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train_12300
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# look forward to the sun because their vegetables are getting yellow. But the weather report says it'll be cloud.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. It's good to see the sun again.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have been looking forward to this change for many days.\n#Person1#: But it's supposed to cloud over this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe it. The vegetables in my garden do need sunlight. They are getting yellow.\n#Person1#: The same with...
train_12301
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is reading the travel section of the newspaper. #Person1# wants to go to the same place they went to. #Person2# disagrees and thinks an advertisement is wonderful. #Person1# thinks it must be expensive.
[ "#Person1#: What part of the paper are you reading?\n#Person2#: The travel section.\n#Person1#: Are you thinking about our vacation already?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's not so far away. I've been looking at these advertisements.\n#Person1#: Why don't we go to the same place we went last year?\n#Person2#: I won't stay at ...
train_12302
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# didn't call #Person1# because #Person2#'s phone was taken away by #Person2#'s teacher.
[ "#Person1#: Why didn't you call me yesterday? I was waiting by the phone all day.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, I couldn't call. I couldn't find a phone.\n#Person1#: What do you mean you couldn't call? You have a cell phone, don't you?\n#Person2#: I used to have a cell phone. The teacher took it away because I tried to ca...
train_12303
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to send dinner to room 5003. #Person2#'s wife can't find her watch. #Person1# will check.
[ "#Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a dinner for two. And would you please send it to the room?\n#Person1#: Sure. Your room number, please?\n#Person2#: Room 5003.\n#Person1#: Ok. We'll get it ready in ten minutes.\n#Person2#: Thanks. By the way, was my room cleaned this morning?\n#Pe...
train_12304
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# how to find the store to repair shoes on Fifth Street.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, madam. I'm wondering if you could tell me the place where I can repair my shoes.\n#Person2#: There's one on Fifth Street.\n#Person1#: Thank you, but how far is it to that store?\n#Person2#: Not very far and not difficult to find. Just keep walking and after two blocks you will see a supermark...
train_12305
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s father makes dinner because #Person2#'s mother feels bad. #Person2# thinks the pizza is awful. #Person2#'s father missed a page of the family recipe, added too much salt and some pumpkin, and burned the pizza. #Person2#'s father also can't stand the taste. #Person2# suggests they have some cold cereal.
[ "#Person1#: Time to eat!\n#Person2#: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. [Good, good.] Oh yuck! What's that?\n#Person1#: Ah, now don't complain!\n#Person2#: But what is it, and where is mom?\n#Person1#: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.\n#Person2#: But what is it ... and that smell!\...
train_12306
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# have similar paper topics. They decide to meet at the snack bar to share sources next Wednesday.
[ "#Person1#: What topic did you finally choose for the term paper for your World Economy class?\n#Person2#: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.\n#Person1#: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm planning t...
train_12307
Summarize the following conversation.
Marty helps #Person2# order two-for-one large pizzas on the phone. But #Person2# hangs up without giving the address.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order? \n#Person2#: Um yes. I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese. \n#Person1#: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead? \n#Person2#: Sure, that sounds good. \n#Perso...
train_12308
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# why #Person2# broke up with his girlfriend. #Person2#'s girlfriend didn't show up at the anniversary dinner but was with another man at a club. #Person2# went home and called her but she didn't answer. #Person1# thinks she's dishonest and rude, and #Person2# can find another girlfriend.
[ "#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend? \n#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over! \n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened? \n#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner ...
train_12309
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s pregnant cousin Anna, birth control, abortion, and Italian men's active libidos.
[ "#Person1#: Who's that? \n#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause. \n#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back? \n#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Ch...
train_12310
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about the bonus and feels surprised about that. #Person2# missed a credit payment and the credit company is threatening to take back #Person2#'s health monitor. #Person1# suggests buying something practical instead.
[ "#Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company? \n#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months' salary. \n#Person1#: Six months' salary? Are you serious ? That's incredible! \n#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted the...
train_12311
Summarize the following conversation.
Robbie took part in India Holly, gets wet and is covered with powder. People celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and water that made from traditional Indian medicines and the yellow flowers called Palash. The date of Holly changes every year. Robbie can take #Person1# to Holly next year.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened?\n#Person2#: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly.\n#Person1#: That's all very interesting....
train_12312
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# complains about the air conditioning, the toilet and the shower of the room. #Person1# apologizes and will check all the problems.
[ "#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that?\n#Person1#: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually c...
train_12313
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks Lilei about his English learning. Lilei thinks English isn't easy. #Person1# suggests reading more to learn new words.
[ "#Person1#: How do you like your English lessons, Lilei?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm enjoying them, but they are not easy.\n#Person1#: What do you find difficult?\n#Person2#: Lots of things, especially learning new words, I try my best to speak English. Although I sometimes make mistakes in pronunciation.\n#Person1#: Do ...
train_12314
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s a morning person while #Person2#'s a night person. #Person1# suggests switching their schedules but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# then invites #Person1# to go hiking. #Person1# agrees but has to be home around for tomorrow's work.
[ "#Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?\n#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5:00 every morning to go to the gym and then I get to work around 7:00.\n#Person2#: Well, I work from home. So I can set my own hours. I usually work u...
train_12315
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# drives to work and is always late if the traffic is bad. #Person2# asks whether #Person1# considers moving into the city. #Person1# says no because of #Person1#'s family. #Person2# loves living in the city and not having to drive.
[ "#Person1#: How do you usually get to work in the morning?\n#Person2#: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway.\n#Person1#: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to...
train_12316
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Susan to the house warming party. #Person1#'s moving to a new home in another city because the houses in London are too expensive.
[ "#Person1#: Susan, would you and Frank like to come to our house warming party this weekend?\n#Person2#: A house warming party? You mean you are moving to a new home?\n#Person1#: Yeah, Deborah and I are moving to a new home in another city. We bought it 2 months ago.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! both of you must be...
train_12317
Summarize the following conversation.
Todd and Linda enjoyed their evening together last Friday, so Todd invites Linda to go hiking on Saturday and Linda gladly agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Oh hi, Linda, this is Todd.\n#Person2#: Yes, Todd, how nice to hear your voice!\n#Person1#: Linda, I just wanted to say that I had a wonderful evening with you last Friday.\n#Person2#: I really enjoyed our evening together, Todd.\n#Person1#: I had fun also and was wondering if you would like to go hikin...
train_12318
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks it's time to take down the Christmas tree since it's messing up the room, but #Person2# wants to keep it to remind them of the great time they had with their family. They eventually decide to leave it up until Sunday.
[ "#Person1#: Ok, honey, time to take down the Christmas tree.\n#Person2#: Do we have to?\n#Person1#: Come on, it ' s losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging.\n#Person2#: It ' s not that bad, besides it really looks nice in that corner. It gives the room a good atmosphere.\n#Person1#: A good atmosphe...
train_12319
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# doesn't remember the election day. #Person2# tells #Person1# the date and reminds #Person1# to go vote.
[ "#Person1#: Are you going to vote?\n#Person2#: Of course! Are you?\n#Person1#: I plan to, but what day is the election?\n#Person2#: You should know that.\n#Person1#: Can you just tell me?\n#Person2#: The election is this Tuesday.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: I ' m not kidding.\n#Person1#: It ' s a good ...
train_12320
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# likes cooking while #Person1# doesn't because it's troublesome. #Person2# usually makes Italian, Indian, and Chinese dishes, thinks it's easy to get ingredients for Chinese food, and it generally takes 1.5 hours to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people.
[ "#Person1#: Do you like cooking?\n#Person2#: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?\n#Person1#: I don ' t like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having it clean up after the me...
train_12321
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s happy that their new product made a record sale. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the research by the marketing department and the redesign work by the R & D center, and they both appreciate the advertisement for the new product.
[ "#Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.\n#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and deve...
train_12322
Summarize the following conversation.
Paul complains to Nick about his cousin who stays up all night and never helps. Nick advises Paul to talk to his cousin.
[ "#Person1#: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.\n#Person2#: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall.\n#Person1#: How so?\n#Person2#: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.\n#Person1#: Have you talk to him about it?\n#Person2#: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out ...
train_12323
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# argue about who's responsible for the accident. Both of them think it's the other's fault. #Person1#'s arm is broken so #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive #Person1# to the hospital, but #Person2# won't move #Person2#'s car until the police arrive. Then, #Person2#'s going to find a phone to call t...
[ "#Person1#: Why don't you watch where you're going?\n#Person2#: Me? You're the one who pulled out in front of me!\n#Person1#: There was plenty of room for me to pull out. You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in.\n#Person2#: Hey, listen. I had every right to stay in the lane I was in. You were supposed to wa...
train_12324
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'ll place the order immediately if #Person2# can lower the price. #Person2#'ll have to talk to #Person2#'s manager first.
[ "#Person1#: We're thinking of ordering fifty refrigerators. But, there's one problem.\n#Person2#: What's that? I thought our negotiation went very well.\n#Person1#: The only problem is the price. It's not possible for us to make any sales at this price.\n#Person2#: $ 1500 is almost the lowest price we can offer.\n#...
train_12325
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps Mr. Smith check in.
[ "#Person1#: Can I see your ticket please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Ok, Mr. Smith. Do you have any bags to check?\n#Person2#: Just this one.\n#Person1#: And would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?\n#Person2#: Aisle, please.\n#Person1#: Boarding time is 10:20 am.\n#Person2#: What's the gate numb...
train_12326
Summarize the following conversation.
Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are broadcasting a golf tournament in which Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are playing.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning golf aficionados! My name is Rick Fields, and you guessed it, I am here with my main man, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Rick! As you can see, ladies and gentleman, we are here in beautiful Pebble Beach where the top golfers in the world are trying to win the grand prize of one millio...
train_12327
Summarize the following conversation.
Bob's under pressure because he hasn't finished the projects assigned by his pushy boss. #Person1# tries to comfort him.
[ "#Person1#: Bob, you look pale. What happened?\n#Person2#: I didn't sleep a wink last night.\n#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near and...
train_12328
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'ll go to the nail salon and tells #Person1# the service not only includes nail-painting but also manicuring. #Person2# gets interested.
[ "#Person1#: Honey, I'll be right back!\n#Person2#: Where are you going?\n#Person1#: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.\n#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?\n#Person1#: Well, first...
train_12329
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what life could have been if they had done things differently.
[ "#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what ' could have been '?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.\n#Person1#: For e...
train_12330
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Robert to join a birthday party for Mary at Jay's house this weekend.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Robert, what are you doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: I didn't have any big plans.\n#Person1#: We are putting together a birthday party for Mary.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun. Where will it be?\n#Person1#: We thought it would be fun to have a pool party at Jay's house.\n#Person2#: Oh good! Can I...
train_12331
Summarize the following conversation.
Bob invites #Person1# to a piano concert this evening.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Bob! How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Fine! How are you?\n#Person1#: I'm fine too, thank you.\n#Person2#: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets.\n#Person1#: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening?\n#Per...
train_12332
Summarize the following conversation.
Sam advises #Person1# to sell #Person1#'s shares, or #Person1#'ll lose money.
[ "#Person1#: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?\n#Person2#: There's a possibility.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by that?\n#Person2#: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.\n#Person1#: Is that so?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. Take my word for ...
train_12333
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# order a Coke, some fried zucchini, a cheeseburger, and some fries.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening, can I get you a drink?\n#Person2#: Sure, I would like a Coke.\n#Person1#: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu?\n#Person2#: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please?\n#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?\n#Person2#: No, that's it, thank you.\n#Person...
train_12334
Summarize the following conversation.
Dan cannot increase the salary since money is too tight this year.
[ "#Person1#: I'm afraid we can't increase salary this year, money is just too tight.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I can't agree, dan.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: Surely, there are other ways to save money.\n#Person1#: What are you talking about, we've tried everything!" ]
train_12335
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# make a reservation at a restaurant.
[ "#Person1#: Forest Restaurant. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: May I make a reservation?\n#Person1#: Of course. At what time?\n#Person2#: The four of us will be there at 7:00 this evening.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. We are looking forward to your arrival." ]
train_12336
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tries on a pair of sunglasses and will take them.
[ "#Person1#: How nice these sunglasses are!\n#Person2#: Yes, they are the latest designs. Would you like to try them on?\n#Person1#: I want to try on this pair.\n#Person2#: The round shape pair?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: I think it suits you well.\n#Person1#: I agree, how much?\n#Person2#: 120 yuan.\n#Pe...
train_12337
Summarize the following conversation.
Alex's off to the Olympic stadium to watch some games.
[ "#Person1#: So Alex, you're off to the Olympic stadium then?\n#Person2#: Yes, I should get there just in time for the women's 400m relay.\n#Person1#: Wow, that should be really exciting, especially with so many famous athletes there.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm also going to watch the triple jump and the high jump.\n#Pers...
train_12338
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# got a cat and #Person1# loves it, but #Person2# doesn't like cats.
[ "#Person1#: My brother gave me a baby cat yesterday. I can keep it as my pet.\n#Person2#: I don't understand. Why do you want a cat?\n#Person1#: Cats are beautiful and lovely, aren't they?\n#Person2#: No, cats are too dirty. They are lazy and cunning. I don't like them at all.\n#Person1#: I don't think so. I think ...
train_12339
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Smith phones for Mr.Wang. #Person1# tells Mr. Smith he isn't available so Mr. Smith requests #Person1# to leave a message.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, ABC Company.\n#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Mr. Wang, please?\n#Person1#: I am sorry. He's out in a meeting now. Could I ask who is calling?\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Smith of XYZ Company. When will he be back?\n#Person1#: He'll be back at about five in the afternoon. Could I take a message?\n...
train_12340
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# gets a pimple. Ann thinks it's because #Person1# sleeps very late.
[ "#Person1#: Ann, it's terrible!\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: Look, this is a pimple!\n#Person2#: Oh, I think it is.\n#Person1#: How come?\n#Person2#: I think it's because of your bad habits!\n#Person1#: I have no bad habit. I sleep eight hours a day, never eat spicy food, clean the face twice a day and so on....
train_12341
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# opens a US dollar account at the Lincoln Bank with #Person1#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. How may we be of service?\n#Person2#: Hi. We'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account, please.\n#Person1#: OK, do you have the relevant materials?\n#Person2#: Yes, yes, we do. Right here.\n#Person1#: Right. You have a choice of account, we provide USD, HAD, JOY and GAP accounts...
train_12342
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# phones Room Service because the heating system in #Person2#'s room doesn't work. #Person1#'ll send their staff to fix it now.
[ "#Person1#: Room Service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: This is Room 603. I'm afraid that the heating system doesn't work. It's very cold here.\n#Person1#: Have you switched on the radiator?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have switched it on for a long time. The room is still very cold.\n#Person1#: We're terribly sorry for that....
train_12343
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# orders a continental breakfast with scrambled eggs with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: I want to have a continental breakfast.\n#Person2#: Here is the coffee, toast and bacon. Do you like fried eggs or poached ones?\n#Person1#: Neither, can I have them scrambled?\n#Person2#: Of course. They will be ready in a few minutes." ]
train_12344
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# demands #Person2#'s driving license since #Person1#'s radar shows #Person2#'s speeding.
[ "#Person1#: May I see your license?\n#Person2#: But officer, did I do something wrong?\n#Person1#: Did you see the speed limit sign. It says thirty five miles an hour here.\n#Person2#: But my speed meter reads only thirty miles.\n#Person1#: Then why did my radar show you're going forty five?" ]
train_12345
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# doesn't think Mr. Becket is qualified for the job
[ "#Person1#: Who do you think should get the job? How about Mr. Becket?\n#Person2#: Mr. Becket? I'm not sure. He is a nice fellow, of course, and easy to get along with. But I doubt his professional expertise. I want someone who can get the job done." ]
train_12346
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# phones to ask about the painting classes. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule and the fee.
[ "#Person1#: The Painting Club. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to ask about the painting classes.\n#Person1#: OK. We have some classes starting the week of February 20th lasting seven weeks and meeting twice a week.\n#Person2#: How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: $140. That's $10 for each lesson.\n#Person2...
train_12347
Summarize the following conversation.
Joan gets late for the first time. She tells #Person1# it's because she met a robber with a knife on the underground train, then she shares the terrible experience in detail.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Joan. Why are you late today? You are never late for work.\n#Person2#: No, I never am, but...\n#Person1#: Wow! Your coat's very dirty! Did you fall?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train. Listen to this! A man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it rig...
train_12348
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi to the airport to catch the flight. #Person2# tells #Person1# it might be difficult to get there in time but #Person2#'ll try. #Person2# estimates the fee and #Person1# thinks it acceptable, then they are about to set out.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here! \n#Person2#: Did you call for a car service \n#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged \n#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you \n#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York. \n#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is ...
train_12349
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# he's always holding different ideas with his wife. #Person1# suggests he follow her suggestions.
[ "#Person1#: My mother and my wife are always holding different ideas. \n#Person2#: If you are really in love with your wife, you should be in support of her. You can't have it both ways, of course. \n#Person1#: You mean I should please her by following her suggestion. \n#Person2#: Yeah. Love me, and love my dog." ]
train_12350
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s hamster Frankie has stopped breathing so #Person1# sends him to the hospital. #Person2# and Dr. Howser are trying to save him by every means. Finally, Frankie's still in critical condition. #Person1# desperately requests them to save Frankie.
[ "#Person1#: Help! Are you a doctor? My poor little Frankie has stopped breathing! Oh my gosh, Help me! I tried to perform CPR, but I just don't know if I could get any air into his lungs! Oh, Frankie! \n#Person2#: Ellen, get him hooked up to a monitor! Someone page Dr. Howser. Get the patient to hold still, I can't...
train_12351
Summarize the following conversation.
Jack congratulates Bessie on her birthday and prepared flowers for her. Bessie's touched.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Bessie. \n#Person2#: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday! \n#Person1#: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday. \n#Person2#: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy...
train_12352
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s a doctor and #Person2# likes it. #Person1#'s a bus driver but #Person1# doesn't like it.
[ "#Person1#: What do you do for a living? \n#Person2#: I'm a doctor. \n#Person1#: Really? Do you like it? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's very interesting. What's your job? \n#Person1#: I'm a bus driver. \n#Person2#: Oh, do you enjoy it? \n#Person1#: No, I don't really like it. It's boring." ]
train_12353
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on negotiating and encourages #Person1# to apply to practice courageously.
[ "#Person1#: You must like negotiating a lot. People are saying, you are a super negotiator. \n#Person2#: Ha, I am flattered. Actually, when it comes to negotiate, you don't need to like it. You just need to understand how it works. \n#Person1#: I am not good at it by any means. Give me some advice. \n#Person2#: Wel...
train_12354
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to join the book club but the computer doesn't work. #Person1# suggests leaving #Person2#'s information and #Person1#'ll sign #Person2# up tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. Can I see your membership card please?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm actually here to join the bookclub today.\n#Person1#: I'm really sorry. There is something wrong with the computer. If you can come back on Monday, that's tomorrow, we can sign you up then and we have a discount on Mondays and Tu...
train_12355
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s been drinking ice water since childhood while cold water always gives #Person1# stomach.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of ice water on a hot day.\n#Person2#: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches.\n#Person1#: Really? I've never had that problem. I've been drinking ice water since I was little.\n#Person2#: When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my m...
train_12356
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that they'll pay a visit to an uncommon cave tomorrow. #Person1# explains the schedule in detail and answers #Person2#'s questions about the arrangements patiently.
[ "#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow.\n#Person2#: What fun is it to visit the cave you mean?\n#Person1#: It's an uncommon cave. It's underground, wide and long and in the cave there's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion, a tree, a bell or something else.\n#Person2#: ...
train_12357
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes fishing, making home movies, and collecting. They both like taking photographs.
[ "#Person1#: Have you got any hobbies?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm fond at fishing, and a very keen on making home movies.\n#Person1#: I like taking photographs. But I haven't got a camera.\n#Person2#: I take a lot of photographs, too, but I'm interested in the history of the cinema. So I really enjoy using a camera.\n#Per...
train_12358
Summarize the following conversation.
Ann likes reading, listening to music, and playing the guitar. John's crazy about sports, especially basketball.
[ "#Person1#: What do you like doing in your free time, Ann?\n#Person2#: Well, reading is my favorite thing to do.\n#Person1#: What else do you like doing?\n#Person2#: Listening to music.\n#Person1#: Do you play any musical instruments like the piano?\n#Person2#: No, I don't play the piano but I play the guitar somet...
train_12359
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants some sleeping pills since #Person1#'s under stress recently and couldn't sleep well. #Person2# offers some suggestions instead of giving the pills.
[ "#Person1#: You see, I can't sleep very well. Could I have some sleeping pills please?\n#Person2#: Oh? Why can't you sleep?\n#Person1#: I don't know really.\n#Person2#: Is anything worrying you?\n#Person1#: Well, perhaps, I'm working very hard, we are very busy at the moment.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't really like g...
train_12360
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Susanna are looking at a photo taken on the day before Ricky's birthday and recall the past.
[ "#Person1#: Susanna, look at this photo. It is near a cliff, but I don't remember where we took it.\n#Person2#: Um, well, it still looks cold. I think we'd been for a cycling to the Red Mountains National Park.\n#Person1#: Oh, I remember there was a cafe at the top of the cliff. We went there to have a rest and too...
train_12361
Summarize the following conversation.
Lucy's been tired this week because her neighbor gets up very early and makes noises that wake her up. Mike suggests Lucy talk to the neighbor.
[ "#Person1#: Well, Lucy. Why do you look unhappy?\n#Person2#: Oh, Mike. I've made 3 bad mistakes so far this week. This morning I forgot to give a very important message to my father, so he got really angry with me.\n#Person1#: But you're usually very careful and never make mistakes. What's the matter with you?\n#Pe...
train_12362
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# for information about taking a bus to the mall.
[ "#Person1#: Does this bus really go to the mall?\n#Person2#: It goes all the way there.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: I know it does. I take this bus a lot.\n#Person1#: How long does the bus take to get there?\n#Person2#: The bus ride is only 30 minutes or so.\n#Person1#: Where do we get off the bus?\n#Pers...
train_12363
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# gives #Person1# an expense report and glue.
[ "#Person1#: Could you give me an expense report? I would like to attach the invoices for my phone bill this season.\n#Person2#: Here you are. Do you need glue?\n#Person1#: That is very kind of you. I ' m just running out of glue.\n#Person2#: You ' re welcome." ]
train_12364
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# takes two thousand off the rent and #Person1# will rent out the parking place.
[ "#Person1#: That's really convenient. We were wondering if you could take a little off the rent, though.\n#Person2#: I can take two thousand off. That'll make the rent twenty-eight thousand.\n#Person1#: That's great. Every little bit counts. And we don't need the parking space. I guess we could rent it out.\n#Perso...
train_12365
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#Person1# asks Mr. Lee if he can volunteer to give up his seat because the flight is overbooked. Mr. Lee will volunteer to receive a free ticket.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Lee and thank you for choosing our airline. We have just discovered that this flight is overbooked. Would you like to volunteer to give up your seat?\n#Person2#: Overbooked? Give up my seat? I don ' t understand.\n#Person1#: From time to time we have a situation in which there are more...
train_12366
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s lastest book is based on a true story and #Person2# always visits places and always bases the characters on people #Person2# has met. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s business card and will give #Person1# an advance copy of the collection of mixed stories.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. I ' m from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?\n#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?\n#Person1#: First, I ' Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.\n#Person2#: That ' s correct. It ' s a murder mystery ba...
train_12367
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the company has great potential. Mr. Charles will give #Person1# a higher starting salary than #Person1# hopes. #Person1# can have a bonus at the end of the year and get a raise but #Person1# needs to work overtime sometimes.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Charles, I feel that we have had a very pleasant talk.\n#Person2#: I think so too, and you have a general understanding of the company now.\n#Person1#: Yes, your company is a big one in the field and has great potential.\n#Person2#: What else do you want to know?\n#Person1#: I want to know about the...
train_12368
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# to fill out a special form online for unemployment benefits and to provide previous working experiences and a layoff notice. #Person1# will be interviewed after that.
[ "#Person1#: How do I know what forms to fill out for unemployment?\n#Person2#: There is a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.\n#Person1#: How do I get the form to apply for unemployment benefits?\n#Person2#: You can go online to begin the application process.\n#Person1#: What type of information will I...
train_12369
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# recommends #Person2# to have steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks. #Person2# also orders soya-bean milk.
[ "#Person1#: This is the menu. What would you like to have?\n#Person2#: I don't know what to have. If you don't mind, I'll just leave the choice to you.\n#Person1#: With pleasure, sir. May I suggest Steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks? They are popular breakfast among Chinese people.\n#Person2#:...
train_12370
Summarize the following conversation.
Liv asks Mr. McKenna for some unpaid leave for his sister's wedding although he has used up all the vacation days. Mr. McKenna gives him permission.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.\n#Person2#: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I'Ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .\n...
train_12371
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# started school at PCC and transferred here because #Person2#'s grades weren't good enough.
[ "#Person1#: Are you new here?\n#Person2#: This is my first day here.\n#Person1#: Are you a freshman in college?\n#Person2#: I started school somewhere else.\n#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?\n#Person2#: I started at PCC.\n#Person1#: What made you transfer?\n#Person2#: My grades weren't good enough to g...
train_12372
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# doesn't like butterflies mounted in boxes and wishes let them fly free. #Person1# may buy a jade bear in addition to a small vase for #Person1#'s mother, and some Cognac for #Person1#'s brother. #Person2# might also buy some Cognac.
[ "#Person1#: Now I understand. But I don't smoke or drink. So what am I supposed to buy in here?\n#Person2#: You can buy some of these nice butterflies.\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes. It is kind of disgusting.\n#Person2#: What? You feel sorry for the butterf...
train_12373
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#Person2# has a step-brother, a step-dad, and #Person2#'s mom. #Person2#'s mom and #Person2#'s step-father met after #Person2#'s father died and got married later. #Person1# has a big family including an identical sister who looks the same as #Person1# but is different from #Person1# in every aspect.
[ "#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: My immediate family is quite small. It's just my older step-brother, my mom, my step-dad and me. how about you?\n#Person1#: I have a large family. I have three older sisters, my twin sister, a younger brother, and parents.\n#Person2#: I didn't know y...
train_12374
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# the many people attended the young man's viewing. They were sorry for his death.
[ "#Person1#: It may comfort you to know that many people attended his viewing.\n#Person2#: How did they hear? No one called.\n#Person1#: In times of loss, it is often hard to pick up the phone. But his whole family was here.\n#Person2#: His mom and dad must be destroyed. He was their only son.\n#Person1#: And he was...
train_12375
Summarize the following conversation.
Taylor was sent to the hospital because of #Person2#'s football moves. #Person1# and #Person2# will visit him.
[ "#Person1#: You know, Taylor's been in the hospital for a couple of days.\n#Person2#: And I'm the one who put him there with my football moves.\n#Person1#: But you're not to blame for them keeping him there.\n#Person2#: Yeah, what was all that stuff about running tests about anyway?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but we...
train_12376
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has been to Disneyland in California and #Person1# may go there for the honeymoon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go on every ride without thinking twice and wishes #Person1# to have a good time.
[ "#Person1#: Have you been ever been to Disneyworld?\n#Person2#: When I was young, my parents took me to the one in California. I always forget which, is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld?\n#Person1#: The one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland, so you must have been to Disneyland.\n#P...
train_12377
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#Person2# thinks the tip for the bellboy wasn't enough while the tip for the cab driver was too much. But #Person1# thinks they tipped properly.
[ "#Person1#: Did you tip the bellboy?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.\n#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.\n#Person2#: It's the same in Balloon. But I definitely ...
train_12378
Summarize the following conversation.
Jim never eats breakfast and always eats a large evening meal without burning off the energy. #Person2# suggests him use common sense to plan his eating habits.
[ "#Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?\n#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.\n#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.\n#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a g...
train_12379
Summarize the following conversation.
Ms. Gray warns Greg that his break is too long and Greg will come back now.
[ "#Person1#: Greg. I want to speak to you for a minute.\n#Person2#: Yes. Ms. Gray. Is there something wrong?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there is, Greg. I don't mind you taking a break. But you'Ve been away from your desk for twenty-five minutes already.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Gray. I must have lost track of the time...
train_12380
Summarize the following conversation.
Sam Weiss welcomes people to IAM Technology and shows people the layout of the factory. And then #Person2# tells people the locations specifically.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to IAM Technology. I'm very pleased so many of you could make it here today. My name's Sam Weiss. I'm the Production Manager. I'd like to show you the layout of the factory before we go and visit it. As you can see from this diagram, everything is under one roof. We've d...
train_12381
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Smith will check out but still leave his baggage there. #Person2# tells him there won't be an extra charge.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, this is Mr. Smith in Room 502. Please send up a bellboy. I'm checking out. What time is checking out time?\n#Person2#: Checking out time is twelve. Guests will avoid an additional days room charge by checking out on time.\n#Person1#: It's nearly 12:00 now. Will I be charged extra?\n#Person2#: We ...
train_12382
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#Person1# helps #Person2# try on the cheapest one. #Person2# will take it.
[ "#Person1#: How do you like this one? It's nice and cheap It's only thirty-four dollars.\n#Person2#: Have you got anything cheaper?\n#Person1#: Sorry. I think that's the cheapest\n#Person2#: May I try it on?\n#Person1#: Yes. you can The fitting room is right over there.\n#Person2#: All right. I think I'll take it."...
train_12383
Summarize the following conversation.
Joanna's husband David picks up Bill because Joanna works late.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, are you Dr. Smith?\n#Person2#: Yes I am. And you. . .\n#Person1#: I'm David, Joanna's husband. She has to be at work late today. So she asked me to pick you up here.\n#Person2#: So nice to meet you, David. Call me Bill. It's very nice of you to come here.\n#Person1#: My pleasure." ]
train_12384
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to wrap a medium cup of mocha and a chocolate bar.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. sir. How may I serve you today?\n#Person2#: I'd like a cup of mocha.\n#Person1#: Sure. Large or medium?\n#Person2#: Medium, please.\n#Person1#: Anything else to go?\n#Person2#: Yeah. give me a chocolate bar also.\n#Person1#: You've got it.\n#Person2#: Please have them wrapped. I'll take th...
train_12385
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# got a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. #Person1# thinks #Person2# got the flu and needs a shot. #Person2#'s afraid of needles but #Person1# encourages him.
[ "#Person1#: What seems to be the problem, kid?\n#Person2#: I've got a sore throat, a runny nose and a headache.\n#Person1#: Ah. . . How long have you been like this?\n#Person2#: I am not very sure. Maybe for three days.\n#Person1#: Do you have any stomachache?\n#Person2#: I guess so. It comes and goes.\n#Person1#: ...
train_12386
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# buys a dozen of apples which are a dollar each and some tangerines.
[ "#Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?\n#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.\n#Person1#: Are they sweet?\n#Person2#: Very sweet.\n#Person1#: How much are they?\n#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.\n#Person1#: All right, I'll have a ...
train_12387
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is sorry for taking #Person1#'s place.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm afraid you're in my seat. You've moved my books.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear.\n#Person1#: You must have realized somebody was here.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, I looked around. There wasn't any other space. I waited a while and nobody came. I'm sorry if I've taken your place." ]
train_12388
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# works late to rearrange and check everything since they will hold the meeting in a different place this year.
[ "#Person1#: You must be very busy these days. I heard you are responsible for the meeting arrangements this time. It can be the most important meeting for our company this year.\n#Person2#: Sure it is. I am up to my ears as time expressed.\n#Person1#: Do we still use the conference room in the same hotel as last ti...
train_12389
Summarize the following conversation.
Mrs. Smith is interviewing Mr. Sun who tells her about the courses he has attended and his working experience at the Atlantic Trading Company. Mr. Sun is well acquainted with accounting operated in English and he wants to come here because he believes it's promising. Mrs. Smith tells him he can get a higher salary if h...
[ "#Person1#: Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person1#: Good morning. You are Mr. Sun, aren't you? Take a seat, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you.\n#Person1#: I've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University. Will you please tell me something about your relat...
train_12390
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s interested in a four days' tour. #Person1# tells #Person2# they have parties every Saturday.
[ "#Person1#: Which route are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I think the four days'tour from New York to Atlantic City will be fine.\n#Person1#: That's a good choice.\n#Person2#: What is the departure date?\n#Person1#: We have parties every Saturday from June to October." ]
train_12391
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to help refund a skirt since it's too small and there isn't a bigger size.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me?\n#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Well, I bought this skirt here yesterday afternoon. But I got the wrong size. It's too small for my daughter. I wonder if I could refund it.\n#Person2#: Yes, you could if it's kept intact. But don't you want to get a bigger size?\n#Person1#: I inte...
train_12392
Summarize the following conversation.
Under the contract, #Person2# will supply clothes to #Person1#, who will open LC as soon as #Person1# went back. The goods will be inspected by the China Import & Export Commodity Inspection Bureau, which will then issue a certificate. Both English and Chinese versions are equally valid.
[ "#Person1#: So, now we have covered all the important points.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: Before we draft the contract, let's examine the details.\n#Person2#: Ok, under this contract, we'll supply you with 600 dozen T-shirts, S, M and L equally assorted, at USD 100 per dozen, CFR London. Shipment in Ju...
train_12393
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s tired but #Person1# invites #Person2# to hang out to relax. Thus, they'll meet at Summer Pizza House and then watch a movie.
[ "#Person1#: So, what's your plan for this weekend?\n#Person2#: I just want to stay at home.\n#Person1#: How about going to see a movie?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I've been tired these days. I just want to have a good rest.\n#Person1#: But I think going to movies is a better way to relax yourself.\n#Person2#: You're probab...
train_12394
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Green likes Hong Kong and stays at the Star Hotel. He invites Miss Jiang to have lunch and she recommends Brown's.
[ "#Person1#: How do you like Hong Kong, Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: Very much.\n#Person1#: Are you staying at a hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, at the Star Hotel, next door to this building.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes.\n#Person2#: It's nearly one o'clock! I'm hungry. Is there a good restaurant nearby?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are several...
train_12395
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# likes swimming and skating, and Tom likes playing tennis. #Person1# invites Tom to a tennis match but Tom refuses because he wants to watch the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony on TV.
[ "#Person1#: Why, Tom. You look pale. What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: Nothing serious. I haven't had much exercise lately, I'm very busy. What do you do in your spare time?\n#Person1#: I often go to ball games.\n#Person2#: What's your favorite sport?\n#Person1#: My favorite summer sport is swimming, and my favori...
train_12396
Summarize the following conversation.
A man fell off a ladder. Jack called the First Aid Center. #Person1# stayed with him without moving him.
[ "#Person1#: Look. Jack! That man fell off the ladder. Come and help! He must be injured.\n#Person2#: He's not moving. Shall we take him to the hospital?\n#Person1#: We mustn't move him. Leave him where he is.\n#Person2#: We must get help. I'll go to that phone box and call the First Aid Center.\n#Person1#: Right. I...
train_12397
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# told neighbors to keep an eye on their house.
[ "#Person1#: Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all doors and windows?\n#Person2#: Yes, I checked them very carefully. And I told our next door neighbor we'd be gone for two weeks. They promised they'll keep an eye on the house for us.\n#Person1#: That's great!" ]
train_12398
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks the colors of #Person1#'s new painting are strange.
[ "#Person1#: What do you think of my new painting? I've just finished it.\n#Person2#: Well, the colors are a little strange, don't you think?\n#Person1#: Ah, yes. That's the point. It's called Colors.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I see. Well, it's not quite my cup of tea - but then we all have different tastes, don't we?" ]
train_12399
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# met a robber with a knife and another two passengers held the robber. Two policemen took the robbers to the police station.
[ "#Person1#: Wow, your coat's got very dirty. Did you fall?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train when I was on the way to work. I tell you, a man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. Are you all right? Did he hurt you?\n#Person2#: No, h...