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train_10400 | Summarize the following conversation. | William can read well in English but has difficulties in speaking. #Person1# is teaching William English words 'laptop' and 'kitchen'. | [
"#Person1#: William, do you like studying English?\n#Person2#: I like studying English, and I can read well, but speaking can be difficult.\n#Person1#: It's not that bad. If you talk to your American friends every day, you'll learn quickly.\n#Person2#: Can I ask you a question?\n#Person1#: Sure, what do you want to... |
train_10401 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is describing a nice and handsome man who is a creative painter and teacher. | [
"#Person1#: Come on, you must tell me everything about him.\n#Person2#: Well, he's very tall and handsome.\n#Person1#: Hmm. . .\n#Person2#: He has big blue eyes and long blonde hair.\n#Person1#: Oh, how long?\n#Person2#: Down to his shoulders. It's beautiful, like gold.\n#Person1#: OK. OK. You'd better tell me what... |
train_10402 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is responding to Sue's letter, while #Person1# wants to add #Person1#'s promotion news to the letter. #Person2# congratulates #Person1#. Then they finish the letter with thanks to Sue's kindness and appreciation for the Christmas package. | [
"#Person1#: who are you writing a letter to?\n#Person2#: I'm just responding to Sue's letter. Do you want to help?\n#Person1#: OK. I guess I could add something. Tell them that I send my love.\n#Person2#: that's kind of boring. Don't you want to tell them anything else?\n#Person1#: well, maybe you could tell them a... |
train_10403 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about marriage with a foreigner and #Person2# says that #Person2# had some problems with #Person2#'s ex-boyfriend including personality clashes and cultural differences. | [
"#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 heada... |
train_10404 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is asking about #Person2#'s study preferences. #Person2# puts medicine first, history the last and answers the reasons for the choice. | [
"#Person1#: Oh. Have you finished listing your study preferences?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Good. So, which is your top choice?\n#Person2#: Medicine. In my country, that certainly has great prestige.\n#Person1#: I see. Which subject did you put last then?\n#Person2#: Oh. history.\n#Person1#: That's inter... |
train_10405 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about that Li Na's mother complains about Li Na's marriage. | [
"#Person1#: I don't understand why some parents keep beefing and complaining about their daughters not being able to follow suit.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Li Na's mother has been building a fire under her since her neighbour's daughter got married with a Canadian. She's almost driving Li Na crazy.\n#Person1#: If I were Li... |
train_10406 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# needs to find a job to support #Person1#'s living in America but it is not going well. #Person2# suggests #Person1# have a look at a university part-time job, or Chinatown part-time work as well as asking #Person1#'s friends to ask around for #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: I don't know what I'm going to do. I need to find a job. If I don't, I won't be able to stay here next semester.\n#Person2#: Have you tried university part-time jobs?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I mean in the library, or in some information center. Often the university hires foreign studen... |
train_10407 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the party #Person2# had yesterday was awful because John's breaking the promise. | [
"#Person1#: How was the party yesterday? Did you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: Oh, don't talk to me about yesterday! It was the most awful evening I've ever had.\n#Person1#: Why! what happened?\n#Person2#: Well. John had promised to be my date, but he stood me up. I waited for a full hour in the cold wind.\n#Person1#: So h... |
train_10408 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is asking #Person2# what bus to take from Altadena to downtown LA. | [
"#Person1#: Can you tell me what bus to catch from Altadena to downtown LA?\n#Person2#: You can catch the 486.\n#Person1#: That bus goes all the way to LA?\n#Person2#: I believe so.\n#Person1#: Is the bus ride long?\n#Person2#: It only takes 45 minutes to an hour.\n#Person1#: That's all?\n#Person2#: It's a pretty s... |
train_10409 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary is looking at the place that John is renting out and they are going to sign the lease tomorrow. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Mary Smith.\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm the landlord. John Taylor.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you Mr. Taylor.\n#Person2#: Please, call me John.\n#Person1#: O. K. , John. Well, can I have a look at the place?\n#Person2#: Sure. Come on it. We just finished rebuilding everything.\n#Person1#: Oh, it hasn't... |
train_10410 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for saving a lot of work by keeping the room neat and tidy. #Person1# offers help with the laundry to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Good coming.\n#Person2#: Good coming. Are you through with the cleaning? If not, we'll come back a little later.\n#Person1#: Never mind, come right in. I've almost finished. You always keep the room neat and tidy, I must say. It saves me a lot of work, but you should let me do it.\n#Person2#: It doesn't... |
train_10411 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# go to the immigration office together. #Person2# is helping #Person1# claim #Person1#'s luggage and pass through customs. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. May I go with you to claim my luggage? I am a stranger here.\n#Person2#: Sure, I have to go anyway. But the first place you need to go is immigration office. They'll check your ticket, passport, visa and immunization record book. After that we can go to the baggage claim area.\n#Person1#... |
train_10412 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is asking help from #Person2# to take #Person1#'s friend to a hospital. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. But please call an ambulance. My friend suddenly got a sharp pain in the stomach.\n#Person2#: Is he all right? There's a big hospital just around the corner.\n#Person1#: Oh, is there? Will you find someone to take us to the hospital then?\n#Person2#: All right, sir. I'll have someone to ... |
train_10413 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells Jane that #Person1# lost weight by changing eating habits. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great.\n#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight?\n#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.\n#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.\n#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balanced meal. and I eat less than before.\n#Person2#: Good for y... |
train_10414 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is assisting #Person1# in buying a bottle of Centrum and toothbrushes and #Person1# asks if toothbrushes are cheaper. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a tooth brushes.\n#Person2#: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want?\n#Person1#: Give me one bottle of thirty tablets.\n#Person2#: And what kind of toothbrushes would you like?\n#Person1#: Can I have a look at them?\n#Perso... |
train_10415 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is bargaining on a renting fee with #Person2#, and #Person2# can only accept $ 1050 monthly. | [
"#Person1#: This apartment is wonderful.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person1#: How much would I have to pay for rent?\n#Person2#: The rent is $ 1050 each month.\n#Person1#: That's way too much money.\n#Person2#: It isn't too much.\n#Person1#: How about if I pay $ 850?\n#Person2#: I can't take that.\n#Person... |
train_10416 | Summarize the following conversation. | William Smith is making a reservation for a table of 5. | [
"#Person1#: I want to make a reservation under the name of William Smith.\n#Person2#: OK, Mr. Smith. When will you arrive?\n#Person1#: Around 12:00.\n#Person2#: Party of two?\n#Person1#: No, we have five persons.\n#Person2#: All right, Mr. Smith. I will arrange a table for 5 at 12:00 for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.... |
train_10417 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is asking for some free hotel amenities to take home as souvenirs and #Person2# is assisting with #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Yes, I need more amenities.\n#Person2#: By amenities, exactly what do you mean, please?\n#Person1#: You know, the things that are free, like the soap and the shampoo.\n#Person2#: Okay, I got it. You've already run out of all your amenities?\n#Person1#: No, I still have plenty left, even if I took three ... |
train_10418 | Summarize the following conversation. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are suffering from the fluctuated exchange rate of the dollar, and #Person1# recommends investing in Euro after observation of its progress. | [
"#Person1#: Have you followed the value of dollar lately?\n#Person2#: How could I help but follow it? The fluctuation of dollar is killing my company! The exchange rates are eating into our profits, and we can't do anything about it.\n#Person1#: It's really frustrating, isn't it? I have the same problem. I would fe... |
train_10419 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a baseball game they are seeing now on Sunday. | [
"#Person1#: I can't believe we got tickets to the baseball game!\n#Person2#: I know. I've wanted to see the team play all year.\n#Person1#: It's too bad that we are in the last row.\n#Person2#: That's okay. I just love the game. Do you think the game will start on time?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: It has ... |
train_10420 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about buying a camera. | [
"#Person1#: I saw your advertisement in the morning paper concerning the XMO model. The lens seems to be excellent and the flash is not bad, but don't you think the price is a little steep?\n#Person2#: I think it's a good buy. The price includes the leather case, you know."
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train_10421 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to make a good impression with appropriate body language and how to be confident in interviews armed with possible answers to their questions. | [
"#Person1#: Can you give me some tips for my coming interview?\n#Person2#: The first thing is try to make a good impression.\n#Person1#: How do I do that?\n#Person2#: First, firmly shake the interviewer's hand while greeting him or her with a smile. Be sure to keep eye contact.\n#Person1#: Ah, body language is real... |
train_10422 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are signing a lease. #Person2# asks for time to read. | [
"#Person1#: Heat is included unless there's another increase in oil prices. Then the landlord will pass the increase along to you. Now please sign here and here. We'll sign on copy and give it to you.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you could give up a few minutes to read the lease, Miss."
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train_10423 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to give a call to Frank due to the flight cancelation. | [
"#Person1#: Isn't Frank supposed to arrive in Chicago this morning? Ms. Tylor is waiting for him.\n#Person2#: He's just called to say his flight was canceled. He won't be able to arrive until the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Hmm, could you call him and ask him to email his report to Ms. Tylor then?"
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train_10424 | Summarize the following conversation. | Sam is calling Pasadena Inn to make a reservation for the penthouse but #Person1# can only take booking for the standard room so Tony would ring Sam tomorrow to help him with the booking. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?\n#Person2#: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations.\n#Person1#: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for?\n#Person2#: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse.\n#Perso... |
train_10425 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# planned to read some articles that are on reserve in the library but all copies have been checked out. #Person2# is assisting #Person1# with this and advises him to wait earlier the next morning. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to read some articles that are on reserve in the library for anthropology 311.\n#Person1#: Professor Gilers's class?\n#Person2#: That's right. How could you know?\n#Person1#: Let's just say you are not the first person.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, seeing as how I have... |
train_10426 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is so excited about going to Paris for a family reunion since it is the first time for #Person1# to travel abroad. | [
"#Person1#: My parents told me my uncles and aunts are planning a big family reunion in Paris this fall.\n#Person2#: Are you going to the reunion?\n#Person1#: You bet. All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too. So I'll meet many cousins there.\n#Person2#: How nice! But why Paris?\n#Person1#: Becau... |
train_10427 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is reporting an unidentified flying object to the 24th Precinct officer, John. #Person1# says that a beast knocked #Person1# off and then left #Person1# alongside the road. John thinks #Person1# probably needs a therapist since #Person1# went to a party and had a few drinks. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. 24th Precinct. Officer Jones speaking.\n#Person2#: Help. Yeah, uh, it was wild, I mean really bizarre.\n#Person1#: Calm down sir! Now, what do you want to report?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to report a UFO sighting.\n#Person1#: A what?\n#Person2#: What do you mean 'what?' An unidentified flying o... |
train_10428 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is buying a one-way ticket to New York and is checking the luggage with the assistance of #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'd like a ticket to New York, please.\n#Person2#: Round trip?\n#Person1#: No, one way.\n#Person2#: Okey, that'll be $55.\n#Person1#: 55? Last time I took this coach it was only 50. Hmm, does this coach still leave 2:15?\n#Person... |
train_10429 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# have lost their son and #Person2# tries to cheer #Person1# up. | [
"#Person1#: Our son is gone and my heart is gone too. I don't know how to spend the rest of my years. \n#Person2#: Oh, darling, we must stand shoulder to shoulder and face the music. I know you can pull yourself together. \n#Person1#: I feel life is meaningless without him. \n#Person2#: Cheer up. You have got me at... |
train_10430 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is buying lunch for Shirley and asking her about the idea of pursing post-education or PhD. Shirley suggests #Person1# separate the reality and dream of having a PhD since education is time-consuming and expensive. Also, there are limited job choices after graduation. | [
"#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... |
train_10431 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a concert last week. | [
"#Person1#: Did you go to the concert last weekend? \n#Person2#: No, I didn't. And you? Was it good? \n#Person1#: Yes, I did. I enjoyed it a lot. There was a folk singer, a violinist and a pianist. \n#Person2#: How much was the ticket? \n#Person1#: I only paid two dollars for mine."
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train_10432 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# had a big argument with David that David owns #Person1# some money, but he did have the money to pay back yet. #Person2# suggests a talk with David. | [
"#Person1#: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he's not still mad at me. \n#Person2#: What did you argue about? \n#Person1#: He borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn't have the money yet. \n#Person2#: Well, he should pay you back. It's only fair. \n#Person1#: Yes, but I go... |
train_10433 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# gives some advice to #Person1# about deciding between studying or working. #Person2# suggests finding a part time job while studying since #Person1# hates asking parents for pocket money. | [
"#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think?\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 the chance again, I'd study computer. You're good at science subject.\n#Person1#: That's what my parents ... |
train_10434 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in making a reservation of a double room. | [
"#Person1#: Hello Victoria Hotel, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello I'd like to make a reservation for July the first through the fourth and I'm checking out on the morning of the fourth.\n#Person1#: OK, single room or double room?\n#Person2#: I'd like a double room. What's the rate?\n#Person1#: We have only 2 doub... |
train_10435 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Bod are discussing their holiday. #Person1# is thinking about Sweden or States while Bob suggests going to Wales or Scotland. | [
"#Person1#: Bob, can we really afford a holiday?\n#Person2#: Now listen, you work hard and I work hard. We're not talking about whether we can have a holiday. We're talking about where and when?\n#Person1#: Shall we go to Sweden?\n#Person2#: Sweden is colder than London. I'd rather not go to Sweden.\n#Person1#: Wha... |
train_10436 | Summarize the following conversation. | George and #Person1# are doing some catching-up and they work out that the last time they met was at Peter's wedding. | [
"#Person1#: George, it's so lovely to see you again. It must be ages since we last met.\n#Person2#: Oh, I suppose it is, but weren't you at Michael's birthday party on August twentyth last year?\n#Person1#: No, I wasn't. I got the flu at the last minute and I went to the hospital instead. I think the last time I sa... |
train_10437 | Summarize the following conversation. | Liz is telling her dad about shopping today. She bought a ball for her friend's sister and a dance CD for the next party, met her friend Sally at lunchtime. Also, she got the car magazine that her dad wants. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Liz have you been shopping yet?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went today, Dad. The shopping center was closed yesterday and I'm busy on Tuesday.\n#Person1#: What did you get?\n#Person2#: Well, I wanted a toy for my friends baby sister. There were some picture books about animals but in the end, I have bought he... |
train_10438 | Summarize the following conversation. | Emily is talking about a stressful in-person interview that she had and she wants to look for jobs again when midterm exams are over. | [
"#Person1#: How was your interview, Emily?\n#Person2#: It was pretty good. Two weeks ago, I had my phone interview with teach for America. And then this weekend, I had the in-person interview.\n#Person1#: How was the in-person interview? I heard it's really stressful.\n#Person2#: It was. It lasted all day. When we ... |
train_10439 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to play cards and #Person1# shares some memory of playing cards. | [
"#Person1#: We can't go outside because of the rain and there is nothing to do around the house.\n#Person2#: Would you like to play cards? It's still too early for sleep after all.\n#Person1#: OK, I used to play cards a lot when my sister and I visited my grandmother's house.\n#Person2#: I bet your grandmother woul... |
train_10440 | Summarize the following conversation. | It is #Person1#'s first time visiting a foreign country so #Person1# is asking for #Person2#'s help with the customs declaration. #Person2# assists #Person1# in filling the form and declaration of fruits. | [
"#Person1#: Can you help me fill out this customs declaration form? This is my first time visiting a foreign country.\n#Person2#: Well, it's pretty simple, but I'd be happy to help you. You will need your passport and a pen.\n#Person1#: Here they are.\n#Person2#: OK. Now let's just turn on the overhead light. Can y... |
train_10441 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks the bank is too far and asks #Person2# to change some money. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there a bank near here?\n#Person2#: There is one. 5 blocks away from here?\n#Person1#: Well, that's too far. Can you change some money for me?\n#Person2#: Surely, of course. What kind of currency have you got?\n#Person1#: RMB.\n#Person2#: How much would you like to change?\n#Person... |
train_10442 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the information about the Network Settlement Service and asks #Person2# to make an agreement with #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. You're here to discuss the Network Settlement Service, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. We want as much info as possible before we agree to anything.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's important to be all clued up before you enter into any agreement. To make full use of the Network Settlement Servic... |
train_10443 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to speak to Tom Smith but #Person2# says he is on a business trip and kindly gives #Person1# Tom's phone number and email. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak with Tom Smith.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he's away from his desk at the moment.\n#Person1#: Do you know when he will be back?\n#Person2#: He's away on a business trip. He won't be back until some time next week.\n#Person1#: Is there some way I can get into contact with hi... |
train_10444 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the financing of imports. They agree on the draft at 120 days' sight and want further business relations. | [
"#Person1#: I'll be willing to come and talk about the financing of our imports.\n#Person2#: It can be solved by drawing a draft on us at 90 days sight.\n#Person1#: What about a draft at 120 days sight?\n#Person2#: All right. But we demand the draft be accepted by a bank acceptable to us.\n#Person1#: A bank's accep... |
train_10445 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the lease lasts for three years and if #Person1# moves out, #Person1# won't get the deductible. | [
"#Person1#: I need to talk to you about something.\n#Person2#: What did you need to talk about?\n#Person1#: I have some questions about my lease.\n#Person2#: Like what?\n#Person1#: Exactly how long is my lease for?\n#Person2#: Your lease will be up in three years.\n#Person1#: What will happen if I move out before t... |
train_10446 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# lost the tags and receipt and asks #Person2# for help. After listening to #Person1#'s description of #Person1#'s suitcase, #Person2# finds the right suitcase. | [
"#Person1#: I'm sorry. I've lost my tags and receipt. How can I do about it?\n#Person2#: I see. What is your baggage? And do not remember the tag's number or color?\n#Person1#: It's a suitcase. But I've forgot the exact color. Maybe it is red or something.\n#Person2#: Could you give me a description of your case?\n... |
train_10447 | Summarize the following conversation. | Bill is worried about getting fatter and #Person2# suggests taking more exercise and regular meals. #Person2# tells Bill to walk after dinner and take the radio to keep up with the news. | [
"#Person1#: I work so hard that I do not have the energy to exercise.\n#Person2#: That is just an excuse. You can always find some time to exercise.\n#Person1#: But I work hard all the time for long hours. Often I have no time for lunch. Yet, I am still getting fatter.\n#Person2#: Bill, you know that work is not th... |
train_10448 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# calls to #Person1# to ask about the advertisement for a flat. #Person1# tells some information about the flat. #Person2# plans to see the flat first. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Who's that speaking?\n#Person2#: I am calling about the advertisement for a flat with a bedroom. Do you still have it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: Is there any furniture in it?\n#Person1#: Yes, It's fully furnished.\n#Person2#: What's the rent for a year?\n#Person1#: 15, 000 yuan, includin... |
train_10449 | Summarize the following conversation. | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because they are two different people. Jordan feels pity but finally faces the reality. Both agree to keep their friendship. | [
"#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#P... |
train_10450 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes for the backpack. #Person2# shows #Person1# the ID and says the backpack is a soft leather one with a buckle in the front. It's a Polo and has all the gifts for #Person2#'s family. #Person1# returns the backpack. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm here for the backpack you announced several minutes ago.\n#Person1#: OK, take a seat please, sir. First of all, can you show me your ID please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.\n#Person1#: OK, could you please tell me what your backpack looks like?\n#Person2#: Of cour... |
train_10451 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# where to park the motorcycle. #Person2# says #Person1# can park in the student lot and the handicapped spot. #Person2# reminds #Person1# of the time-limit signs and curbs colors. | [
"#Person1#: What is the best place to park?\n#Person2#: What vehicle do you usually bring to school? Is it an automobile or a motorbike?\n#Person1#: I drive a motorcycle.\n#Person2#: OK. That means you can park in the student lot or on the street. Have you seen the handicapped spots?\n#Person1#: I am not sure what ... |
train_10452 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# loves watching soccer games and likes the Italian team while #Person1# likes the Brazilians. | [
"#Person1#: Are you a soccer fan?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I like to watch soccer games on TV, but I don't play. I watched every game of the 2002 World Cup.\n#Person1#: Which team is your favorite?\n#Person2#: Italian. They played very well, but they were not very lucky.\n#Person1#: I like the Brazilians. They are th... |
train_10453 | Summarize the following conversation. | Shirley and Michael introduce themselves. Shirley was invited to the party by Judy while Michael was invited by George. | [
"#Person1#: Have we met?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. Michael.\n#Person1#: Hello, Michael. My name's Shirley. Pleased to meet you.\n#Person2#: Pleased to meet you, too, Shirley. So, what do you do?\n#Person1#: I work in marketing. I'm a regional marketing manager for an IT company. Normally, I work out of Beijing,... |
train_10454 | Summarize the following conversation. | Laura and Jack sit together and talk about the place and the woman who's swimming. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, would you mind if I sit here?\n#Person2#: Of course not.\n#Person1#: I'm Jack. What's your name?\n#Person2#: Laura.\n#Person1#: Do you like this place?\n#Person2#: I don't think it's very nice. And my father doesn't like it. But my mother likes it very much. So we often come here.\n#Pers... |
train_10455 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# watches the auction. #Person1# dropped out at $250 but #Person2# jumped in at $325. | [
"#Person1#: My Buddha!! It's beautiful! But I thought you were afraid?\n#Person2#: Actually, I was watching your auction all along. I saw you drop out at $ 250.\n#Person1#: You sneak!\n#Person2#: I watched Buddha buyer go up to $ 315. I waited until the very last minute and then I jumped in at $ 325! I sniped him!\... |
train_10456 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s tired from packing all the stuff all day and suggests clocking out. #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: How many orders do we still need to pack, Gale? We've been packing all day.\n#Person2#: We still have to do about ten more.\n#Person1#: Well. I am really tired from packing all of the stuff all day. And it's about time to clock out.\n#Person2#: I know. Maybe we can finish it tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Why no... |
train_10457 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# bombed the econ final because #Person2# didn't study attentively. #Person1# didn't do well this semester either and drops the total GPA to 3. 45. #Person2# says the bad scores might result from starcraft #Person2# started playing during school. | [
"#Person1#: Did you get your grades yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah. My whole GPA is screwed up now.\n#Person1#: Why? What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, I bombed my econ final and ended up with a 1. 7.\n#Person1#: Ouch. You must be very disappointed.\n#Person2#: Well, it's my fault because I didn't study as much as I should ha... |
train_10458 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells May the man who took the newspaper is a respectable hero and he will return the paper after reading the political sections. | [
"#Person1#: Come back. You haven't paid yet.\n#Person2#: May, just let him go.\n#Person1#: But he took some newspaper away without paying.\n#Person2#: I know.\n#Person1#: Why? You make me confused.\n#Person2#: He lives nearby and he would just glance at the newspaper headlines, read the political sections and retur... |
train_10459 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps Du Kun reserve two seats at 100 yuan for the performance on October 16th. #Person2# also tells him how to cancel it. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, is this People's Theater?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, are advance tickets for'Nut croakers'still available?\n#Person2#: What date, sir?\n#Person1#: October 16th.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, we still have some tickets left. Which performance?\n#Person1#: 7:30 p. m. pe... |
train_10460 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# recommends different styles of Chinese foods to #Person2#. #Person2# wants something hot, so #Person1# suggests Sichuan food and names some specialties. | [
"#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 fo... |
train_10461 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s college, degree and major. #Person2# also says #Person2# has been doing well at college and what #Person2# learned can be applied to the work. | [
"#Person1#: Which school are you attending?\n#Person2#: I am attending Hebes University of Technology.\n#Person1#: When will you graduate from that university?\n#Person2#: This coming July.\n#Person1#: What degree will you receive?\n#Person2#: I will receive a Bachelor's degree.\n#Person1#: What is your major?\n#Pe... |
train_10462 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# eats chicken, pork and beef in #Person2#'s country, but #Person1# has mutton chops more in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# will cook mutton chops for #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: What kinds of meat are most popular in your country?\n#Person2#: We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. You eat these meats a lot in your country too, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat mutton.\n#Person2#: I've heard that people in your country like mutton chops.\n#Person1#: That's right. Mu... |
train_10463 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has to meet the supervisor but will mail the letter to #Person1# after that. | [
"#Person1#: Would you mail a letter for me? My hands are full.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry. I'm afraid I can't do it now. I have to meet my supervisor in a few seconds. But I could mail it after that.\n#Person1#: That's fine. We're going to drop in and see Jimmy tonight. Don't forget it.\n#Person2#: I won't.\n#Perso... |
train_10464 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wonders if #Person2# will marry a foreign person and #Person2# tells #Person1# her own story with the Korean ex-boyfriend and the cultural differences between them. #Person1# then thinks it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner. | [
"#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 heada... |
train_10465 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# needs to rent a car and chooses the full-size car including full coverage insurance. #Person1# shows the brochure and asks #Person2# to decide the car model and fill in the form. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to rent a car, please.\n#Person1#: Okay. Full-size, mid-size or compact, ma'am?\n#Person2#: Full-size, please. What's the rate?\n#Person1#: 78 dollars a day with unlimited mileage.\n#Person2#: And I'd like to have insurance just in case.\n#Person1#: Is ... |
train_10466 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# encountered the thunder-storm. #Person1# asks #Person2# to take a hot shower. | [
"#Person1#: Wow! You look like a drowned rat! Didn't you know there is a thunder-storm today?\n#Person2#: I knew there would be a shower, but I didn't realize it would rain cats and dogs today.\n#Person1#: Well. You'd better take a hot shower right now, or you will catch a cold.\n#Person2#: I know. I don't want to ... |
train_10467 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to ship 5, 000 rolls of cotton in machine prints in five to six weeks. But #Person2# can only put off to eight weeks and suggests taking the prints in two shipments. #Person1# has to contact the Beijing office first before they confirm the order. | [
"#Person1#: Can you ship this batch of cotton within five or six weeks?\n#Person2#: What kind of cottons are they? May I see your list? Ah, machine prints.\n#Person1#: Yes, mainly prints. There are a few plain as well. Here they are.\n#Person2#: I see. And the quantities.\n#Person1#: 200 rolls of each. Make it 200 ... |
train_10468 | Summarize the following conversation. | Miss Monica is informed by Mr. Thomas that she is suitable for this position and Miss Monica will get 4800 Yuan for 40 working hours a week. Mr. Thomas tells her how do they pay for the overtime and there's no probation. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Monica. Nice to meet you again!\n#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Thomas, it is nice to see you too.\n#Person1#: After the internal discussion, we have all agreed that you are the most suitable person for this position among all the candidates. So, today let's talk about your expected sal... |
train_10469 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# can't focus on the economics class because #Person2# works in the hospital at night. #Person1# mentions the financial aid office but #Person2# doesn't want loans. Then #Person1# recommends the student employment office. #Person2# will have a try. | [
"#Person1#: How was your economics class?\n#Person2#: Well, to be honest with you, I fell asleep during the lecture.\n#Person1#: Was it that boring?\n#Person2#: No, it wasn't the teacher's fault. The problem is that I can't stay awake for a two-hour lecture. I have been working in the evening at the hospital.\n#Per... |
train_10470 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# complains to #Person1# about the holiday in Paris. #Person2# says the coach to the hotel broke down and the hotel had very bad service and food. #Person1# offers a 20% discount on another trip but #Person2# isn't satisfied. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to make a complaint about my holiday in Paris last week.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What exactly was the problem?\n#Person2#: First of all, the coach taking us to the hotel broke down and we had to wait for over 2 hours in the terrible heat bef... |
train_10471 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jacob calls Sarah to take today off because of a bad cold. Sarah finds someone else to cover his classes. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. English Language Center.\n#Person2#: Hello. Sarah? This is Jacob.\n#Person1#: Jacob? Jacob? Hi. You sound terrible. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Oh, I have a bad cold, and I threw up three times this morning.\n#Person1#: Yuck. That sounds aweful.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Could I take today off? I ... |
train_10472 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jerry Lynn calls to apply for the job in the paper and #Person1# collects his basic information, including experiences and skills. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Er, I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Could you tell me your name?\n#Person2#: Oh, Jerry Lynn.\n#Person1#: Well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job?\n#Person2#: I just thought that it was right up my ... |
train_10473 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to send a letter but doesn't know about the process. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to address it. | [
"#Person1#: I'm sending a letter to my friend by airmail. It's not insured or anything, but how do I address it, again?\n#Person2#: Well, obviously you have to write the name of the person or business in the center of the envelope.\n#Person1#: Okay. What next?\n#Person2#: On the second line, you write the address y... |
train_10474 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary suggests the jazz concert but Fred doesn't sure whether he likes that. Then Mary suggests the new production of Hamlet and Fred agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Say, Fred, I read a bad review of the movie we were going to see tonight. Would you like to do something else? Maybe we could go to the jazz concert at the school auditorium instead. It starts at eight.\n#Person2#: I don't know whether I would like that kind of music or not, Mary.\n#Person1#: Well, in t... |
train_10475 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is surprised that Alaska is so sunny in summer and the whole sunset can take hours to finish. #Person2# adds that in winter it has two-thirds of dark time every day but #Person2# gets used to it since childhood. | [
"#Person1#: Wow, I had no idea it was going to be so sunny here! I thought Alaska was supposed to be cold.\n#Person2#: Well, it is pretty cold for much of the year. But during the summer, it's just as warm as it is in states like Washington and Oregon.\n#Person1#: Interesting. The days are really long right now. I ... |
train_10476 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# drives the wrong way, so #Person1# wants to walk from here. Though #Person2# suggests making a U-turn, #Person1# refuses because of the heavy traffic. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, but I think you've made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Boulevard.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry. Didn't you say 1323 Wilson?\n#Person1#: No, 3023. It is OK though. You don't have to take me there. I can walk from here.\n#Person2#: Why don't I just make a U-turn there? It'... |
train_10477 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# greet each other and they talk about the weather. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon! \n#Person2#: Good afternoon! Sit down, please. How are you? \n#Person1#: I'm very well, thank you. How are you? \n#Person2#: Very well too, thank you very much. Isn't it a lovely day? \n#Person1#: Yes, it's beautiful , but it's also very hot. \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: What's the wea... |
train_10478 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to call to ask #Person2#'s friends for loans but #Person2# doubts whether it works. | [
"#Person1#: Will you give your friends a buzz and put out a feeler to see if they like to offer me a loan? \n#Person2#: Give them a buzz? What can I say to them? Say that you want a loan? \n#Person1#: I just want to make sure that there is possibility of giving us a loan. \n#Person2#: And they, too, want to make su... |
train_10479 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is ordering drinks and asks about the house specials. #Person1# recommends Cuervo Gold margaritas, so #Person2# takes the blended one with no salt. | [
"#Person1#: May I take your drink order while you are looking over your menu? \n#Person2#: Yes, do you have a wine list? \n#Person1#: The wine list is on the second page of your menu. \n#Person2#: Do you have mixed drinks in this restaurant? \n#Person1#: Yes, we have a full bar here. \n#Person2#: I am not sure what... |
train_10480 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# doesn't know why Mark often asks #Person1# for advice. #Person2# guesses he might like #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: I don't know why Mark often comes to me and asks me for advice. I smell some rat in it. \n#Person2#: He is sly. He is actually angling for compliments. But he may have got the crush on you. \n#Person1#: Nonsense! There's no indication that he's in love with me. \n#Person2#: Keep your fingers crossed. He... |
train_10481 | Summarize the following conversation. | The item #Person2# bought is broken. Mike suggests returning it and #Person1# agrees with that. | [
"#Person1#: What's wrong with it? \n#Person2#: It's broken . I just bought it yesterday, you know, it costs me $556. \n#Person1#: It sounds too bad. What will you do? \n#Person2#: Mike suggests me to return it. \n#Person1#: That's what I want to say."
] |
train_10482 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# thinks Joe should feel ashamed living on his parents after graduation. | [
"#Person1#: Didn't Joe feel it a shame to live on his parents since he has graduated from college? \n#Person2#: He has no sense. \n#Person1#: If I were him, I wouldn't brazen it out by asking my parents for money. \n#Person2#: But Joe won't you."
] |
train_10483 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests eating some ice cream in Hogan Dos and #Person2# agrees. In the shop, #Person3# helps the two order ice cream. | [
"#Person1#: It's so hot today. I am melting. Let's go to eat some ice cream to cool down \n#Person2#: Good idea! Which ice cream shop do you fancy going to? \n#Person1#: I prefer Hogan Dos. They have a different variety of flavors of ice cream for you to choose from. \n#Person2#: Me too. It is just around the corne... |
train_10484 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the good smell is from the bakery on the corner. #Person1# suggests going and getting some cookies. #Person1# loves the bakery. | [
"#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 bake... |
train_10485 | Summarize the following conversation. | Michael tells #Person1# the countries he has traveled to. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday?\n#Person2#: Yes, I stayed for a week in China and 5 days in India.\n#Person1#: You do travel a lot, don't you? Last year you went to Norway, right?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer I toured Rus... |
train_10486 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# says #Person2# is too tired because of the burdensome work and the irregular diet. #Person1# warns #Person2# to take care and start a normal schedule. | [
"#Person1#: You look tired today.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I haven't slept well for the last few nights.\n#Person1#: Really? Are you under stress?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's my job. I've been working late every night. When I finally get to bed, I keep thinking about all the things I still need to do.\n#Person1#: That's n... |
train_10487 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Mister Power came when #Person1# was out. #Person1# is angry because #Person1# thinks #Person1# has given the card with the name of the restaurant to #Person2# but actually #Person1# didn't. | [
"#Person1#: Did anyone phone me while I was out?\n#Person2#: Nobody phoned but Mister Power came.\n#Person1#: What? But he's the man I wanted to talk with as soon as possible. I told you all about that before I left.\n#Person2#: Yes, but...\n#Person1#: I even gave you a card with the name and telephone number of th... |
train_10488 | Summarize the following conversation. | Nick asks Polly to arrange Ms. Kelly's lecture. Polly suggests using her class on Tuesday. Nick'll speak to Dr. Lee about that and asks Polly to talk to the students. | [
"#Person1#: Polly, Ms. Kelly has agreed to come and give a talk about international relations next week. When do you think we can fit her lecture in?\n#Person2#: That's Great, Nick. What about Friday afternoon then?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid some students are planning to go on a trip. Maybe we can have it on Wednesday... |
train_10489 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will leave for Tokyo tomorrow to attend a study program. #Person1# requires #Person2# to check the suitcase, separate the checks from the ID card, put the wallet in the front pocket, and go to bed early. | [
"#Person1#: I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow, all the way to Tokyo. Be sure to send us a postcard and write us a letter or 2.\n#Person2#: Look, I'm going to be busy. We've got Japanese culture classes in the morning and then field trips in the afternoon. You know it's a really busy program and I will go out ... |
train_10490 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the concept of e-commerce, the kinds of channels #Person2# uses, and its benefits. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Fred. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm doing the business online.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me the concept of e-commerce? Now, many people mentioned the word, ' e-commerce ', in front of me.\n#Person2#: E-commerce, or Electronic Commerce is the practice of purchasing and selling products or ser... |
train_10491 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks Johnny to help reserve two adjoining double rooms, but two double rooms on the same floor aren't available. So Johnny suggests a family suite, and #Person2# thinks it's fine. Johnny tells #Person2# the room isn't ready and advises #Person2# to register first. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, ladies. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Can we have two adjoining double rooms, sir?\n#Person1#: Have you made a reservation, ladies?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person1#: One moment, please. I have to check if there are rooms available. I'm sorry, ladies. We have only two double rooms ava... |
train_10492 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the best way to stay healthy is having a good diet and advises #Person1# to stop smoking and get exercise. | [
"#Person1#: Doctor, what is the best way to stay healthy?\n#Person2#: Having a good diet is probably the most important thing.\n#Person1#: It is very confusing to know what to eat.\n#Person2#: You need plenty of fruits and vegetables, small amounts of protein, and whole grains.\n#Person1#: Are there certain things ... |
train_10493 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help to turn on the washer and dryer. #Person2# tells #Person1# to put the change into the slot. | [
"#Person1#: I need help using the washer and dryer.\n#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.\n#Person1#: I can't figure out how to turn them on.\n#Person2#: Do you have some quarters?\n#Person1#: I didn't know I needed change.\n#Person2#: The washer costs 50 cents and the dryer costs a dollar.\n#Person1#: Where do ... |
train_10494 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# will take the history exam tomorrow morning, while #Person2# already took the exam. So #Person1# asks #Person2# the types of questions in the exam. | [
"#Person1#: Did you already take the history exam?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It was hard. When do you take it?\n#Person1#: I take it tomorrow morning. There is so much material that I do not know what to emphasize on. What types of questions did you get?\n#Person2#: Mostly on the civil war. You should also study the impact... |
train_10495 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s new to Bangkok and asks #Person2# to recommend some places. #Person2# recommends a one-day trip at a reasonable price. | [
"#Person1#: It's my first time to come to Bangkok. Could you recommend some places for me?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends on what you have.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: It takes only one day and you could experience almost all the famous spots in the city, I don't think you would like to miss it.\n#Perso... |
train_10496 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# shows a high-tech helmet to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it amazing and will buy one. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, madam. Would you like to take a look at our products? They are high-tech items.\n#Person2#: Hmm, they look interesting. Can I have a copy of your brochure?\n#Person1#: Sure. Do you have a minute? Why don't you have a seat and let me show you how to operate this item?\n#Person2#: OK. Go ahead.\n#P... |
train_10497 | Summarize the following conversation. | Henry's being a guest at Dai Ling's place. Dai Ling treats Henry with food and drinks warmly, and Henry thinks everything is delicious. | [
"#Person1#: Dai Ling.\n#Person2#: Oh, Henry, I haven't seen you for ages. Come in. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?\n#Person1#: Very well, thank you.\n#Person2#: Please take a seat. Everything would be ready in a minute.\n#Person1#: Can you bring me a glass of orange juice, please? I am quite thirs... |
train_10498 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'ll write a book about healthy habits from around the world. #Person2#'s interested in the book. | [
"#Person1#: I think I'll write a book.\n#Person2#: What about?\n#Person1#: All of the time tested healthy habits from around the world.\n#Person2#: You have done a lot of traveling. I'll bet you've learned quite a bit.\n#Person1#: The interesting thing is to see what really works and what's just hype.\n#Person2#: B... |
train_10499 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that their company will be merging with Trusten Tools. #Person1#'s astonished. They talk about the possible changes in their company in the future. | [
"#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 ... |
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