{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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."}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}
{"id":"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"}