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train_11600
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# gives information on the insurance #Person2# is interested in.
[ "#Person1#: Today I want to invite you to talk about insurance you ' re interested in.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance.\n#Person1#: Of course. A two-week paid vacation a year, a five-day workweek.\n#Person2#: Good. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, all the i...
train_11601
Summarize the following conversation.
Akimbo says Akimbo's car engine is on fire, and Hal thinks the radiator is leaking. Hal recognized the car because Hal ran into it weeks ago. Hal gives Akimbo money to fix it because Hal doesn't want to tell the insurance company, or it will raise the rates.
[ "#Person1#: ( A stranger stops to help ) Everything OK?\n#Person2#: No! My tour bus got a speeding ticket not ten minutes ago. Now my engine is on fire!\n#Person1#: I think that's just steam. Your engine's overheated.\n#Person2#: Do you know a lot about cars?\n#Person1#: A little bit. I'll take a look if you want m...
train_11602
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks they need to have a good lawyer, and #Person2# will send HR to do that. #Person1# says they've chosen the location on the edge of CBD because the offices inside CBD are too expensive. #Person2# signed two contracts and will target the business community through business magazines.
[ "#Person1#: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well?\n#Person2#: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations.\n#Person1#: That ' s very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We ' ll need ...
train_11603
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# make up the prescription, but the drugs on the order are out of stock. #Person2# recommends an alternative.
[ "#Person1#: Could you make up this prescription for me, please?\n#Person2#: Certainly. I'll do it for you right away. Sorry the drugs on this order are out of stock.\n#Person1#: What can I do?\n#Person2#: Would you prefer to take similar medicine of other brands?\n#Person1#: Could I?\n#Person2#: Certainly. I recomm...
train_11604
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Hilton reserved a room, and he is a frequent guest. #Person1# helps Mr. Hilton check-in.
[ "#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, t...
train_11605
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# makes an appointment with the professor. The professor tells #Person1# where is professor's office.
[ "#Person1#: Professor, do you have a few moments when I could meet with you?\n#Person2#: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you?\n#Person1#: Three would be a good time.\n#Person2#: Great, do you need directions to my office?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: Well, just...
train_11606
Summarize the following conversation.
Arthur tells the doctor he can't see things far away, and the doctor finds his vision is bad. The doctor asks him to pick out some frames.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I'm getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.\n#Person1#: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then cover your left eye and read th...
train_11607
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# lives in a frat house now, while Jordan still lives at home. Jordan joined the Great Outdoor Club and dropped the metalworking class. Jordan has decided to choose pre-med as a major but #Person1# hasn't decided yet.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see!\n#Person2#: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now.\n#Person2#: Oh, so you're a ...
train_11608
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s mood swings, and it might because of the pills. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that #Person2#'s mood will swing positively.
[ "#Person1#: Are you ok? You seem a bit anxious.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm OK, I have been having a lot of mood swings lately. I think it has to do with the pills my doctor prescribed that are causing chaos on my hormones.\n#Person1#: So you mean you feel ecstatic one minute and then blue the next?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it'...
train_11609
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s energetic because #Person2# has too much coffee. #Person1#'s boss breathes down #Person1#'s neck and doesn't allow #Person1# to check personal emails. #Person2# says that's normal, but #Person1# still insists #Person1#'s boss is too strict.
[ "#Person1#: you're rather energetic today. What's going on?\n#Person2#: nothing really. I think I've had a few too many coffees.\n#Person1#: free coffee is one of the perks at this place, isn't it?\n#Person2#: it's the only perk of this job! How's your day going?\n#Person1#: not that well. I've got that Monday morn...
train_11610
Summarize the following conversation.
Carole complains Simon didn't watch the movie because his car died. But Rebecca ran into him. Carole says Simon lied about being busy before, and Carole will pull the plug.
[ "#Person1#: Did you enjoy that new movie?\n#Person2#: That movie's just a lot of noise, same as Simon.\n#Person1#: Oh, what happened, Carole?\n#Person2#: I had to go by myself, he couldn't make it.\n#Person1#: What? I met him just before I took off from Kitty's, he said he was coming.\n#Person2#: Kitty's? He sure g...
train_11611
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s not Christian and wants to know why people believe in God. John shares his opinion on religions with #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing.\n#Person2#: Believe what?\n#Person1#: You know. . . like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . .\n#Person2#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To s...
train_11612
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# dropped the book and the cover tore off so #Person1# charges #Person2# $5.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you with something?\n#Person2#: I would like to return these books.\n#Person1#: What happened to this book?\n#Person2#: I dropped it, and the cover tore off.\n#Person1#: I'm going to have to charge you for the damage.\n#Person2#: How much?\n#Person1#: It's only $ 5.\n#Person2#: That's not too...
train_11613
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains to #Person2# that the man will accuse #Person1# of breaking promises and takes side with the man's dad.
[ "#Person1#: The trouble is not that. It is that he may suddenly remember something I promised him a couple of weeks ago, out of a clear blue sky. Then he complains that I have gone back on my words.\n#Person2#: Does he do that with his Dad? I mean, does he complain things to his father?\n#Person1#: He never does, a...
train_11614
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps Zu Ping change the travel schedule by changing the flight booking to the day after tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Reservation Center, Air China. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm coming to confirm my ticket.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Zu Ping. In fact, I have a reservation on Flight No. 125 for Zhenjiang, leaving Beijing at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow. Now I'd like to make a change ...
train_11615
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Chen asks #Person2# to come for the remittance. #Person1# helps #Person2# deposit some money into #Person2#'s account and take 1000RIB in cash.
[ "#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've received this Remittance Advice from the bank.\n#Person1#: Could I take a look at it, please? Let me just check these details. . . right.\n#Person2#: Mr. CK Chen contacted me this morning and asked me to come in for the remittance.\n#Person1#: I'...
train_11616
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# find a shopping cart and says #Person2# can also make deliveries with a low charge.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, are there any more shopping carts?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can find it at the entrance.\n#Person1#: But there isn't a single one right now.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll get one for you.\n#Person1#: thank you, I'll wait here.\n#Person2#: Here it is. It's really hard to find a shopping cart at this moment...
train_11617
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# order vegetable soup for his appetizer, shrimp salad and apple pie for the main course, and orange ice cream for dessert.
[ "#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: What would you like to have for your appetizer, sir?\n#Person2#: I would like vegetable soup, please\n#Person1#: And what would you like to have for the main course\n#Person2#: Shrimp salad. And what kind of pie do you have?\n#Person1...
train_11618
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will get off the phone, but #Person2# still wants to talk and asks why. #Person1# feels #Person2#'s nosey.
[ "#Person1#: I've enjoyed conversing with you.\n#Person2#: Is there a reason why you're trying to get off the phone so fast?\n#Person1#: I've got to go.\n#Person2#: I wasn't done talking to you.\n#Person1#: I have to do some things, and besides, it's not polite to be nosey.\n#Person2#: I'm not being nosey. I'm just ...
train_11619
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# order take-out foods and drinks.
[ "#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." ]
train_11620
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the label isn't suitable for the locality and asks #Person2# to change the language, color, the brand name, and the artwork. #Person2# will contact the factory.
[ "#Person1#: I am afraid the label is not quite suitable for this locality. Could you quote us for the order with neutral cases?\n#Person2#: I am afraid not. We usually design the label ourselves. You know we should be responsible for the brand labels of our goods.\n#Person1#: In that case, we'd like you to make som...
train_11621
Summarize the following conversation.
Henry knows nothing about this area. Cindy tells Henry the postcode, and Peter will give Henry the mailbox key. Cindy says Henry can change the address on the driver's license in the Department of Motor Vehicles office and tells Henry how to get there.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, I'm Cindy, the office clerk. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm Henry Wilson from number 37.\n#Person1#: Hi Henry. How are you? Is everything Okay in your apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes. Everything is fine in the apartment. But I know nothing about this area. Could I ask you some questions?\n#Pe...
train_11622
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the hotel has a swim station available to all guests without charges. #Person1#'s excited about it.
[ "#Person1#: I think I've looked everywhere, but I haven't seen a swimming pool here.\n#Person2#: This hotel has no full-size pool, but we do have swim stations in our gym.\n#Person1#: Swim stations? Whoever heard of such a thing?\n#Person2#: You swim in a swim station just like you run on a treadmill.\n#Person1#: A...
train_11623
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps Mr. Jacobs deposit 1000 RMB in Jacobs's granddaughter's account as a birthday gift.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Jacobs! Lovely to see you again! What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I'd like to make a deposit please, into my granddaughter's account. It's her birthday on Friday.\n#Person1#: What a thoughtful granddad! Do you have her account details with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, right here.\n#Person1#: Great....
train_11624
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# Bill's son had an accident but doesn't have health insurance. So, they're worried about couples of different HMO's.
[ "#Person1#: Hey honey, how was your day?\n#Person2#: It was alright. I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while. He's in a bit of a jam.\n#Person1#: Why? What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, his son had an accident and Bill doesn't have health insurance. This really got me thinking, and I wondered if we shouldn'...
train_11625
Summarize the following conversation.
Fred has brought some catalogs of the new series of summer clothes and leaves them with #Person2#. Fred says they also take orders for clothes made according to specifications, and he gives #Person2# the price-sheet.
[ "#Person1#: May I see the manager of your office?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he's having an important meeting now. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Thank you. I am Fred, coming from Future Clothes Company. I've brought some catalogues of our new series of the summer clothes. I wonder if your manager would like to have a loo...
train_11626
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# currently earns about 5000 yuan excluding overtime pay and looks for a job which commences at HAD 2500 a month.
[ "#Person1#: We need someone rather quickly, the sooner the better.\n#Person2#: Can I ask what the position pays?\n#Person1#: Well, of course depends somewhat on experience, background and that sort of thing. What are your currently earning?\n#Person2#: My current salary is in the range of fifty thousand yuan.\n#Per...
train_11627
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the Honda has cruise control but #Person1# thinks it's dangerous. #Person2# says not a single cruise control malfunction has happened but #Person1# insists. #Person2# says #Person1# can never turn it on and the sunroof is optional.
[ "#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 inclu...
train_11628
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# gives #Person2# two rooms for #Person2#'s family for 100 dollars a day. The bellboy will bring the suitcases for #Person2#. #Person2#'s family will stay in Boston for four days, and #Person1# will help arrange a tour.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir May I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. My family and I are visiting Boston for a few days. Do you have any rooms?\n#Person1#: How many are there in your family?\n#Person2#: Four. My wife and I, and two children.\n#Person1#: Well, we can let you have two rooms, Or we can give you one...
train_11629
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Mr. John Smith talk about John's survey on how people view obesity. John tells #Person1# different country has different views on obesity, and #Person1# is surprised.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening. Welcome back to Miss Know It All. For today's program, Mr. John Smith, chairman of National Weight and Health Association, has come with findings from out recent NWHA survey on obesity. Now, Mr. Smith, what is the purpose of your survey?\n#Person2#: We wanted to explore how people around t...
train_11630
Summarize the following conversation.
Tongtong tells #Person1# Tongtong will finish the homework soon.
[ "#Person1#: Tongtong, have you finished your homework? We are going to meet your father at the station.\n#Person2#: I'm busy doing it. My teacher has told us to hand it in tomorrow morning. Just a moment. I'll finish it soon." ]
train_11631
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and #Person2#'s partner were put in a team because the company wanted their harmony. They have many different songs but are most with soft rock. #Person2# recommends their first song Believe to tell the audience to believe in themselves.
[ "#Person1#: You two are quite different. How did your company put you two together as a team?\n#Person2#: At first, they wanted to hear our harmony. We sang to them and they really liked to. So they decided that it would be best to put us together as a group.\n#Person1#: What are some of the distinctive features of...
train_11632
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s going back to Beijing. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner. But #Person2# will study on Monday, watch a movie on Tuesday, and there will be a dinner on Friday. #Person1# suggests going disco on Saturday, but #Person2# wants a quiet dinner.
[ "#Person1#: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon.\n#Person2#: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy!\n#Person1#: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night?\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I h...
train_11633
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# met Claudia in a discussing group online and Claudia's invited #Person1# to Germany and meet her parents. #Person1# asks #Person2# for advice because #Person2# is German. #Person2# suggests #Person1# arrive on time, use people's family name, and take some flowers. #Person2# thinks #P...
[ "#Person1#: Hey Markus. I have a question I'd like to ask you.\n#Person2#: Yes. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm thinking about going to Germany this summer [Great!], and I need some advice. You're the best person I know to answer my questions since you're German.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What do you want to know?\n#P...
train_11634
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# why people like fancy and expensive underwear. #Person1# can't answer.
[ "#Person1#: Um, hello again. Are you sure you don't want to make a purchase, sir? \n#Person2#: I have a question. \n#Person1#: Uhhh. . . OK. What is it? \n#Person2#: Why do people like all this fancy, expensive underwear? \n#Person1#: What kind of question is that? \n#Person2#: I'm just curious. I think women are b...
train_11635
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# recommends #Person2# heavy wool scarves and gives #Person2# a 10% discount. #Person2# takes the scarves and asks #Person1# to wrap it.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I am interested in some scarves. \n#Person1#: All our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of silk. \n#Person2#: Hm, It looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter. \n#Person1#: Maybe you would li...
train_11636
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks people are kind here but are not down #Person1#'s way.
[ "#Person1#: I like to stay here.\n#Person2#: Why? \n#Person1#: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky. \n#Person2#: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers? \n#Person1#: Never. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other." ]
train_11637
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# says people should show mercy and #Person2# thinks sticking to one's principle is another thing.
[ "#Person1#: I understand your feeling. When someone is feeling at loose ends, we may show mercy on him. This is what we call the 'milk of human kindness'. \n#Person2#: That's right. But feeling sorry for someone is one thing, and sticking to our principles is another. We must make a clear cut between them. \n#Perso...
train_11638
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks people are often cruel to animals and animals' conditions aren't good if they're raised for food, but meat has been an integral part of people's diet. #Person1# says they can improve the conditions of animals in the zoos and disapproves of animal experiments.
[ "#Person1#: What do you think of the way people use and treat animals? \n#Person2#: I think most people treat animals well, but we are often cruel to animals. When we raise animals for food, the conditions they live in are often poor. \n#Person1#: Perhaps people should stop eating animals. We could grow more crops....
train_11639
Summarize the following conversation.
John stayed up and feels stressed because John hasn't finished the two projects the manager assigned. #Person1# comforts John and is willing to listen to #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: John, you look pale. What happened? \n#Person2#: I stayed up last night. \n#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you! \n#Person2#: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near but I ...
train_11640
Summarize the following conversation.
Kathy's driving downtown and invites Tom to come along, but Tom has to study. Kathy will help Tom pick up the watch. Then Tom changes his mind and will go with Kathy to buy something.
[ "#Person1#: Julia and I are driving downtown this afternoon. Want to come, Tom?\n#Person2#: Thanks, Kathy, but I've got to study. I'm way behind in maths.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, is there anything we can get for you?\n#Person2#: Gee. I left my watch at Gelson's the other day. It should be ready by now.\n#Pe...
train_11641
Summarize the following conversation.
Jim Anderson wants to make an appointment with Dr. Brown because Jim has pain in the left eye. #Person2# says Brown's only available tomorrow morning.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. Is that doctor Brown's office, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, but doctor Brown is busy now. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person1#: Yes, my name is Jim Anderson and I'm hoping I can come this afternoon to see the doctor.\n#Person2#: So what seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: Well, I've got a ...
train_11642
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Ann to a concert, but Ann's busy tonight. Ann will pick up #Person1# tomorrow when Ann gets back.
[ "#Person1#: Ann, are you doing anything tonight?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I'll be busy tonight, I have an appointment with Professor Smith.\n#Person1#: Well, how about tomorrow? Maybe we could go to a concert?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow, I will take one of my friends to Heathrow Airport, she's going to America.\n#Pers...
train_11643
Summarize the following conversation.
Alice tells #Person1# Alice will have hard training, so Alice wants some playtime before that.
[ "#Person1#: So Alice, when do you begin?\n#Person2#: I start on the twenty-first. I'm hoping to hurry to the coast before I'm too busy.\n#Person1#: I don't blame you, you're going to be working long hours, and should get a little rest before it all starts.\n#Person2#: We don't actually start working on the first da...
train_11644
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# allows #Person1# to paint the walls brown but doesn't allow cats or smoking. #Person2# says #Person1# can use the kitchen before 7 pm, but #Person1# can't hold noisy parties.
[ "#Person1#: Well, it's a lovely room, it's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be alright if I painted the walls Brown?\n#Person2#: Yes that's fine. As long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my renters painted them black, a few years ago. That was terrable.\n#Person1#...
train_11645
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# has a great interest in #Person2#'s exhibits in Shanghai. #Person1# orders 10000 sets for the one of white-collar and 5000 for men's jackets. They discuss the price, terms of payment, and the earliest possible time of shipment.
[ "#Person1#: Nice to meet you, sir. I come from New Times Clothes Company. We learnt that your exhibits on the Trade Fair in Shanghai this month were marvelous. Would you please quote the price?\n#Person2#: Before we discuss the price, may I ask you what kind of exhibits you are interested in?\n#Person1#: Your summe...
train_11646
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is going grocery shopping. #Person1# wants to go with #Person2# and compare what #Person1# will see with what #Person1# learned.
[ "#Person1#: Mom, where are you going?\n#Person2#: I am going to buy some food to cook for supper.\n#Person1#: Good. I wanna come with you.\n#Person2#: How strange! Our little emperor now asks to help out with shopping.\n#Person1#: We learnt about vegetables and meat at school. But I never see the real thing.\n#Pers...
train_11647
Summarize the following conversation.
Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites Anna to Paul's birthday party.
[ "#Person1#: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news?\n#Person2#: Yes. I ' Ve won the first prize in the math contest.\n#Person1#: Really? Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Paul.\n#Person1#: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday.\n#Person2#: Good, happy birt...
train_11648
Summarize the following conversation.
Julie tells Mark about Julie's vacation in Thailand. Julie enjoyed the people and food. Julie and Mark plan to go to Thailand together sometime.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see.\n#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?\n#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.\n#Person2#: Really? How was it?\n#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.\n#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautifu...
train_11649
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of witnessing a crime this morning.
[ "#Person1#: Have you ever witnessed any crimes or accidents?\n#Person2#: I don't quite remember. Why did you ask that?\n#Person1#: I was taking a walk in the park early this morning when suddenly I heard someone calling ' help '. I rushed over and saw a man beating a woman.\n#Person2#: Oh, my. What did you do?\n#Pe...
train_11650
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the phone bill in #Person1#'s name as proof of residence for the library card application.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to apply for a library card.\n#Person2#: Certainly. Here's an application form. Do you have proof of residence?\n#Person1#: What sort of proof do you need?\n#Person2#: A driver's license or something showing that you live in this city.\n#Person1#: I'm a student from out of state, so ...
train_11651
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# watch basketball games and discuss the players. #Person2# thinks The Lakers will win.
[ "#Person1#: Who are those guys?\n#Person2#: Kobi Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, they are the Los Angeles Lakers'star players.\n#Person1#: Oh.\n#Person2#: Wait a second. He shoots, he scores!\n#Person1#: All right!\n#Person2#: Here comes Jordan, though.\n#Person1#: Wow, Michael Jordan's slam-dunks are beautiful things...
train_11652
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# makes plans for later the day with #Person2# who doesn't care.
[ "#Person1#: How about a movie tonight?\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter to me.\n#Person1#: Does 7 o'clock suit you?\n#Person2#: Either way. I don't care.\n#Person1#: How about a snack after work?\n#Person2#: I couldn't careless.\n#Person1#: Would you rather stay home?\n#Person2#: Whatever you say.\n#Person1#: Are you ...
train_11653
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# can't sleep because of Christmas coming. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to go back to bed and sleep. Both #Person1# and #Person2# want to eat the cookies.
[ "#Person1#: What are you doing, awake?\n#Person2#: I can't sleep. . .\n#Person1#: But it's almost midnight!\n#Person2#: Exactly. I'm too excited for Christmas morning. Also, I thought I heard Santa.\n#Person1#: Really? How do you know it was Santa?\n#Person2#: Well, I heard that naughty boys and girls get coal in t...
train_11654
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# introduces the membership of the golf club to #Person2#. #Person1# and #Person2# share the results of golf games with each other.
[ "#Person1#: Well, I am a regular member of this club.\n#Person2#: Do you have to pay to join?\n#Person1#: Yes, membership fees vary depending on the club but usually they run into tens of thousands of dollars.\n#Person2#: Wow, that much? Don't they have any public courses?\n#Person1#: Very few, unfortunately.\n#Per...
train_11655
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# doesn't think dieting is good for #Person1#. #Person2# thinks it's better to have more exercise, a more balanced diet, and less soda to lose weight.
[ "#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#...
train_11656
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# feels #Person1# and Kathleen are right for each other but Kathleen doesn't love #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen.\n#Person2#: So you are.\n#Person1#: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy.\n#Person2#: I feel exactly the same way with you.\n#Person1#: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that make...
train_11657
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom calls Mary to invite Mary to dine out and watch a movie tomorrow evening.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Mary, please?\n#Person2#: Speaking. Who's calling, please?\n#Person1#: Hi, Mary. This is Tom.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Tom. How've you been?\n#Person1#: Just fine. I say. Aren't you busy tomorrow evening?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Uh-huh. . . no, I guess I'll be free.\n#Person1#: Well, uh...
train_11658
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# discusses a person with #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: He has so many friends supporting him.\n#Person2#: And he himself is very diligent. Considering all these, I think he has the ball at his feet.\n#Person1#: But he has to stick to it and to it long enough." ]
train_11659
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# provides several solutions for #Person1# to access the internet. #Person1# can plug the Ethernet cable, use the computer lab, or use wireless in the lobby.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. I can't get going on my computer until I get a broadband hookup.\n#Person2#: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you'll be off and running.\n#Person1#: That would be okay if I had an Ethernet port. Unfortunately, my laptop uses wireless only.\n#Person2#: In that case, let me tell yo...
train_11660
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains about the rush-hour traffic every morning when going to work and #Person2# recommends #Person1# to go to work by bike because it's good for both physical and psychological health.
[ "#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#Person...
train_11661
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s computer doesn't work because of the virus. Samuel advises #Person1# to update the anti-virus software regularly and not to kick the computer.
[ "#Person1#: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something.\n#Person2#: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!\n#Person1#: But I'm quite...
train_11662
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about shipping the order faster.
[ "#Person1#: How would you like this order shipped?\n#Person2#: Send it by the fastest way.\n#Person1#: Are you going to ship this by air? That might cost a little more.\n#Person2#: How much?\n#Person1#: I'll check the costs and call you back.\n#Person2#: OK." ]
train_11663
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# decides to buy the pure gold bracelet after #Person2# shows #Person1# it.
[ "#Person1#: I want to buy some jewellery.\n#Person2#: What kind of jewellery do you like to have?\n#Person1#: I should like to look at some bracelets.\n#Person2#: May I show you gold ones or platinum ones?\n#Person1#: Gold ones.\n#Person2#: Pure gold or carats?\n#Person1#: Pure gold ones, please. This is so beautif...
train_11664
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s cell phone was stolen and #Person2# reports the details to #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon. madam. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Someone has stolen my cell phone.\n#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. Would you mind coming with me to my office and tell me what exactly happened there?\n#Person2#: OK. I left my cell phone in my room this morning before I want out. When I come ba...
train_11665
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Meng tells Miao Ping about Mr. Meng's business trip to Saudi Arabia. Miao Ping helps Mr. Meng to effect payment under Mr. Meng's L/C.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Meng! It's nice to see you today. It's been a while, hasn't it?\n#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. Yes, it has. I've been in Saudi Arabia for the last 6 weeks on business. I did have a little time to relax in Dubai, though.\n#Person1#: I envy you, Mr. Meng! What can I do for you today?\n#...
train_11666
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# to book an air ticket and gives #Person1# ten percent off.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I get a ticket on the next flight to Frankfurt?\n#Person2#: Sure. It will depart 2 hours later.\n#Person1#: What's the fare for a single ticket?\n#Person2#: That's $ 150.\n#Person1#: Can you give me a special offer?\n#Person2#: Of course. Right now it is the slack season, we will give you...
train_11667
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is late for the meeting because of the broken car. #Person2# fills #Person1# in.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me for being late to work.\n#Person2#: Where have you been?\n#Person1#: My car broke down.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. Please try to fix it so that it doesn't happen again.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll work on it.\n#Person2#: Thank you, have a seat. We are working on the new project\n#Person1#: Great! F...
train_11668
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# instructs #Person1# how to take and get off the train.
[ "#Person1#: How much is the fare?\n#Person2#: Three yuan.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me how to use it?\n#Person2#: You put it in the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get into the platform.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, how can I get out of the platform after I get off the train?\n#Person2#:...
train_11669
Summarize the following conversation.
Joe invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary has to go shopping with her roommate. They will go on Friday night and decide on the movie later.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Joe, how have you been?\n#Person2#: I am doing well. How about you, Mary?\n#Person1#: I am doing OK, Joe.\n#Person2#: There is a new movie at the mall that I want to see. Want to go with me?\n#Person1#: I can't because I already promised my roommate that I would go shopping with her.\n#Person2#: I c...
train_11670
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# decides to take a connected flight after #Person2# tells #Person1# the length of transferring time.
[ "#Person1#: I would like to know is it a direct flight to Dubai?\n#Person2#: Sorry. No. You need to transfer to a connect flight in the middle.\n#Person1#: Too bad. I hate transferring during a flight. It is too complex.\n#Person2#: You have to do it. But it takes only about 30 minutes.\n#Person1#: Really? It used ...
train_11671
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# orders the beef and a glass of lemonade for lunch from #Person2#. #Person2# asks #Person1# for more paper napkins.
[ "#Person1#: Please pull your table down. It's lunch hour.\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: What would you like, sir?\n#Person2#: What would you suggest?\n#Person1#: You may choose from the fish and beef.\n#Person2#: I'd like the beef.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: No...
train_11672
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# hope the warm weather on weekends because #Person1# and #Person2# want to go to the beach whereas the California weather is uncertain.
[ "#Person1#: It would be nice to go to the beach sometime this weekend.\n#Person2#: What's the weather going to be like? I may want to go too.\n#Person1#: The weather this weekend is supposed to be warm.\n#Person2#: Will it be good beach weather?\n#Person1#: I think it will be.\n#Person2#: It wouldn't be good if it ...
train_11673
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# warns Marissa that she should hand in the paper on time next time or she will fail the course.
[ "#Person1#: Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester.\n#Person1#: You need to try a little harder, okay?\n#Person2#: I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of m...
train_11674
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls Madison Square garden to book the tickets for the music festival and ask about the schedule.
[ "#Person1#: Madison Square Garden. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any more tickets for the concert on Friday night?\n#Person1#: Do you mean the Rock'n'Roll Revival Show? Yes, we still have some $30 tickets left.\n#Person2#: Great. OK, and is the box office open now?\n#Person1#: Yes, the box office is ...
train_11675
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Bums Park.
[ "#Person1#: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there?\n#Person2#: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus.\n#Person1#: Well, I'd like to walk if i...
train_11676
Summarize the following conversation.
David asks #Person2# to change the plans, pack David's suitcase, and bring the suitcase to the airport. David surprises #Person2# with the unexpected birthday trip to Italy.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, darling. I've just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I am flying this evening.\n#Person2#: Oh, David. Do you really have to go? You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. But I can't help it. They'll have to come some other time.\n#Person2#...
train_11677
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# checks in the hotel and asks about the breakfast, exercise room, wireless Internet, and refrigerator. #Person1# wants to change the hotel because the amenities are not free. #Person1# decides to stay in the hotel after #Person2# informs #Person1# about the cancellation fee.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight, and I just want to check in.\n#Person2#: Sure. What's your name?\n#Person1#: Uh. Mike Adams.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let me check here. Um. Here's your key to open your door. You're in room 360. Just walk down this hall [Okay.], and you'll see the elevators on your right....
train_11678
Summarize the following conversation.
Bob and #Person2# talk about their exercises in the swimming pool and daily schedule. #Person2# invites Bob for breakfast.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Bob. How long have you been here?\n#Person2#: I started swimming this morning at 5:00.\n#Person1#: My goodness! That's early! I got here at 6:00. How many lanes have you done?\n#Person2#: I swam 50 lanes before 6:00, but I can't remember how many lanes I've done since then.\n#Person1#: I have 10 mo...
train_11679
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shows #Person1# the direction to Park Street and the post office. #Person2# recommends the New City Bank for changing the money.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street.\n#Person2#: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'm looking for a bank.\n#Person2#: There are lot...
train_11680
Summarize the following conversation.
Susan tells #Person1# about Susan's living plan in France.
[ "#Person1#: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there?\n#Person2#: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling." ]
train_11681
Summarize the following conversation.
In #Person1#'s program, called 'Working Abroad', Susan tells about her job in Italy as a freelance designer, designing handbags and small leather goods for different Italian companies. Susan shares her opinions about the fashion industry in Italy.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, and welcome to our program 'Working Abroad'. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there?\n#Person2#: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to sta...
train_11682
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi because the bus doesn't come and the traffic is terrible. #Person1# asks #Person2# to take a shortcut to the school.
[ "#Person1#: Joy Chain elementary school, please. \n#Person2#: Will do. \n#Person1#: How frustrating! The bus is still not coming. \n#Person2#: Ma'am, take your kid to school? \n#Person1#: Yes. I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut. \n#Person2#: No problem. Don't worry, the taxi is faster than the bus. \n#Person1#...
train_11683
Summarize the following conversation.
Mark neglects #Person1# because Mark is addicted to a video game, called Counter Strike. #Person1# also becomes addicted to the game after Mark invites #Person1# to join the game.
[ "#Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I've been calling you all morning. \n#Person2#: I've been playing computer games. \n#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing? \n#Person2#: It's called ...
train_11684
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# gives food instead of cash to help homeless people. #Person1# agrees with #Person2#. #Person2# and #Person1# complain about the minimum wages, affordable housing, unemployment rate, and politicians.
[ "#Person1#: what do you do when you see a homeless person on the streets begging for money? \n#Person2#: I never really give them money because I don't want to contribute to their addictions. \n#Person1#: homeless youth can easily become involved with drugs and prostitution. Do you do anything to help them? \n#Pers...
train_11685
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells the quarrel with #Person1#'s husband to #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't evern try to cool me out. \n#Person2#: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to memd fences. \n#Person1#: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology." ]
train_11686
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# lets #Person2# use the company car to pick #Person2#'s son from the school as #Person2#'s phone shows that the rain will last another hour.
[ "#Person1#: Will you look at that coming down? I thought today was supposed to be a warm sunny day.\n#Person2#: I know. Me too. I left my umbrella at home. I don't even have a coat.\n#Person1#: Do you know how long it's supposed to rain? Do you think we can wait it out?\n#Person2#: Well, I have to pick up my son fr...
train_11687
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# buys a pair of blue trousers made of cotton with 20 percent off for #Person2#'s son from #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I am looking for a pair of trousers for my son. Could I see that pair hanging in the window?\n#Person1#: Sure sir. Is this the pair you meant?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's it. What are these trousers made of? My son's skin is quite s...
train_11688
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# to read the book slowly but #Person2# decides to read the book again for the rest of the week.
[ "#Person1#: Didn't you just get that book from the library?\n#Person2#: Yes, a few days ago.\n#Person1#: It looks like you're almost finished with it. Why are you reading it so fast?\n#Person2#: I like the story so much that I can hardly put it down.\n#Person1#: Well, we can't get to the library until the weekend, ...
train_11689
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the subway station because #Person1# will meet the separated friends at the subway station.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, do you know where the subway station is?\n#Person2#: It's down the street about 2 blocks away.\n#Person1#: I've never been to this city before, so I'm not familiar with the city. Can I find it easily?\n#Person2#: I think so. Just walk down the street for about 5 minutes and you'll see a ...
train_11690
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2#, the new patient, about #Person2#'s medical history. #Person2# broke #Person2#'s leg at 17 and has allergies to dust and cats.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Morning.\n#Person1#: Come in, sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Ok, so I better ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents?\n#Person2#: A broken leg I got from playing footbal...
train_11691
Summarize the following conversation.
Mrs. Wong tells #Person1# her work experience, advantages, and salary requirement during the interview. #Person1# will inform Mrs. Wong when #Person1# makes a decision.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning.\n#Person1#: Mrs. Wong can you tell me something about your work experience?\n#Person2#: Yes, I worked as a bank clerk for 3 years in the Bank of China. I must say that it was a good job.\n#Person1#: Why did you leave that job since it was such a good job?\n#Person...
train_11692
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# needs to go a gas station. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the closest one.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me if there is a gas station around here?\n#Person2#: Yeah, there are a few. The closest one is only a couple of blocks away. But it's a little expensive. The cheapest one is about 2 miles from here.\n#Person1#: Well, I think I should just go for the closest one.\n#Person2#: OK. ...
train_11693
Summarize the following conversation.
During #Person1#'s interview, Doctor Joseph tells that saving a woman's life in freshman year makes Joseph wants to become a doctor.
[ "#Person1#: Doctor Joseph, why did you want to be a doctor?\n#Person2#: Both my dad and mom were doctors and I wanted to be like them. But it all started to be more than imagination once I got to college.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, when I was a freshman, I didn't know what I wanted to major in....
train_11694
Summarize the following conversation.
Although it's illegal, #Person2# brought Strawberry Sticks into the theater.
[ "#Person1#: Well, it's illegal to bring food and drinks into the theater.\n#Person2#: Too bad. I did anyway.\n#Person1#: No wonder you brought such a big bag today.\n#Person2#: I brought Strawberry Sticks. See?\n#Person1#: Those are the ones that are pre-dipped in sweet coating!\n#Person2#: Yep. And there's real st...
train_11695
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to exchange some RMB for American dollars and asks the rate. #Person1# gives #Person2# a rate of 7.35 and #Person2# wants to exchange 5, 000 RMB.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to exchange some money.\n#Person1#: what currency would you like to trade in?\n#Person2#: I would like to exchange Chinese RMB for American dollars. Do you accept $ 100 bills?\n#Person1#: No problem, we can accept any denomination. How much would you like to...
train_11696
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# likes animals and #Person2# had dogs when #Person2# was little. #Person2# also had a cat but it ran away and may get another pet because #Person2# thinks the pet can prevent people from feeling lonely. #Person1# hopes the cat will return.
[ "#Person1#: do you like animals?\n#Person2#: yes, doesn't everyone?\n#Person1#: what's your favorite animal?\n#Person2#: it's hard to say. While dogs are more affectionate, cats are much easier to take care of.\n#Person1#: have you ever had a dog?\n#Person2#: when I was little, we had a few domestic dogs at home.\n...
train_11697
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Julie to eat and wants to eat a steak, but Julie is a vegan and introduces the lifestyle of a vegan. #Person1# thinks it must be tough.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Julie, you want to go grab something to eat?\n#Person2#: Sure! What do you feel like having?\n#Person1#: I really feel like having a big juicy steak!\n#Person2#: Oh. OK. I don't eat meat, but that's fine, I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right?\n#Person1#: I didn't know y...
train_11698
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to purchase a cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in Pasadena or Arcadia. #Person1# doesn't care about the school district but prefers to live by the lake.
[ "#Person1#: I would like to discuss purchasing a home with you.\n#Person2#: I can help you. What location are you looking for?\n#Person1#: I would like to live in Pasadena or Arcadia.\n#Person2#: Have you thought about what your needs are in terms of size?\n#Person1#: We would like a smaller cozy cottage with 2 bed...
train_11699
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks sailing and water skiing are expensive. #Person2# suggests they sleep on the sand.
[ "#Person1#: Let's go to the seashore on Saturday.\n#Person2#: Yes! Let's go sailing and water skiing. That's so exciting.\n#Person1#: It's expensive, too. Let's just sit in the sun and go swimming instead.\n#Person2#: Yes. Let's sleep on the sand. That's most exciting!" ]