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train_9800 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the book called 'The Power of One' is too good to put it down, and #Person1# wants to read it too. | [
"#Person1#: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night. \n#Person2#: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called 'The Power of One'. \n#Person1#: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember. \n#Person2#: Me either. From the very first page, this... |
train_9801 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# feels sorry for losing #Person2#'s book. #Person2# asks #Person1# to take it easy. | [
"#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me. I guess I have lost it. \n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. \n#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one. \n#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that."
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train_9802 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#, a freelancer, rents a virtual office that shares office services with others, which helps a lot to promote #Person2#'s corporate image. | [
"#Person1#: hey, the new SOHO. How's everything going? \n#Person2#: everything's great. I've just returned from my office. \n#Person1#: your office? Aren't you a freelancer? \n#Person2#: sure I am. I work for myself, but I've rented a virtual office at an office building in the downtown area. \n#Person1#: a virtual... |
train_9803 | Summarize the following conversation. | John got a Ford and invites #Person1# for a ride. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, John. Nice car. \n#Person2#: Thanks. I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college. \n#Person1#: What is this, the new Ford? \n#Person2#: No, it's last year's model. \n#Person1#: True. How much did you pay? \n#Person2#: $14, 500. It only has 10, 000 miles on it, so it's like a ne... |
train_9804 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks the look of the picture is important while #Person1# thinks the sound is more important for movies. | [
"#Person1#: I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. The look of a picture is very important. \n#Person1#: I think sound is even more important! Guns, bombs, sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting! \n#Person2#: You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit y... |
train_9805 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room for 4 days and introduces the services included. | [
"#Person1#: Crown Hotel. Reservation Desk. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room at your hotel. \n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, sir? We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and deluxe suites in our hotel. \n#Person2#: I'd like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoo... |
train_9806 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tom calls Mrs. Green and asks her suggestions about the books to be put in the literature room of a new set-up art and literature centre. Mrs. Green gives her suggestions. Tom is grateful. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, this is Tom speaking. Is this Mrs. Green?\n#Person2#: Yes. Hello, Tom. We haven't seen each other since your graduation. I often think of you and your former classmates. You were one of my favourites students. How are you getting along at college?\n#Person1#: Very well. I love my life here and I ... |
train_9807 | Summarize the following conversation. | Susan tells #Person1# her new job is good, both colleagues and the boss are nice, and she misses old coworkers too. #Person1# tells Susan #Person1#'s job is not going that well because #Person1# is not good at teamwork and Susan encourages #Person1# to learn from others. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, Susan. What a surprise to run into you here! Are you shopping here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need to go to a party tomorrow night. But I don't know what to wear, so I came downtown to buy a dress. Are you shopping here, too?\n#Person1#: No, I'm here to pick up my mother. She's meeting, a friend here. By t... |
train_9808 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mark tells #Person1# he plans to get a job in a restaurant to make more money but he hasn't found anything. Susan told Mark there might be an opening in Harrison Hall. #Person1# tells Mark he's lucky as there's a vacancy. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so. My name is Mark. I'm...\n#Person1#: Don't I remember you from last year? You worked in, uh, where was it? The art library?\n#Person2#: You have a good memory. Yeah, that was me, and I really enjoyed the work. But for this year.\n#Person1#: Well, if you come in ... |
train_9809 | Summarize the following conversation. | Susan tells #Person1# she is really unhappy with Pat, the house owner, because he never let Susan know he is going to show up in the house. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Susan, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Terrable. I'm really unhappy at Pat the house owner. When I came home yesterday the front door was wide open the cat was hiding in the closet and there was Pat. He came to change the pipe but he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. Las... |
train_9810 | Summarize the following conversation. | Shirley tells #Person1# she prefers to watch the football game on television because, in stadiums, she always loses track of the ball and has no idea about what she is shouting for. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Shirley, going to the football game today?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm planning to watch it on television.\n#Person1#: Why is that? Are you low on cash this month?\n#Person2#: Money is not the problem. I find it easier to follow football on television than in stadiums. When I see the game in person,... |
train_9811 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# come to a lovely restaurant that #Person2#'s neighbor introduced to #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is planning a trip to south London for 5 weeks with #Person2#'s friends. | [
"#Person1#: What a lovely restaurant! Where on earth did you find this place?\n#Person2#: My neighbor told me about it. He ate here with his family last weekend. He said the food is amazing and a service is very good.\n#Person1#: I think the location is fantastic, too. You can see the waterfall no matter where you ... |
train_9812 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to rent a furnished house, and #Person1# rent it for two months. #Person2#'s brother would take it for the other two weeks. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.\n#Person1#: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?\n#Person2#: Furnished.\n#Person1#: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?\n#Person2#: No, not all summer. Just f... |
train_9813 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack meets with Ms. Smith and introduces himself to her. | [
"#Person1#: How do you do?\n#Person2#: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Ms. Smith. I ' m Jack Stevens from the Marketing Department. Here is my card.\n#Person1#: It ' s nice to meet you, Mr. Stevens.\n#Person2#: Please call me Jack. Have a seat, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you."
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train_9814 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites #Person2# for the picnic and dress party tomorrow, but #Person2# isn't available. | [
"#Person1#: Would you care to join for the picnic tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Much to my regret, I'll have to meet my girlfriend at the airport then.\n#Person1#: We'd like to invite you for our dress party tomorrow evening, are you free?\n#Person2#: Much as we'd like to, but we've booked up already for that time.\n#Perso... |
train_9815 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is looking for a dress shoe. #Person2# recommends her some styles, and she would like to see some classic high heels. #Person1# keeps trying on the shoes but isn't satisfied with them. #Person1#'ll look for shoes at other stores. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, excuse me sir? I'm looking for a dress shoe. My usual pair that I'Ve had for years have finally been stretched out of shape. They don't provide any support anymore.\n#Person2#: Sure, what kind of shoe are you looking for? We'Ve got strappy sandals, sleek high heels, edgy pumps, or if you're looking ... |
train_9816 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s long-term career plan of being an entrepreneur. | [
"#Person1#: What is your long term career plan you set for yourself?\n#Person2#: First of all, I hope to spend a few years working in some famous companies to command a skill, to set a solid foundation and to build my interpersonal network. When I feel I have accumulated enough experience, I hope to own an undertak... |
train_9817 | Summarize the following conversation. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# think today's movies are too commercial. | [
"#Person1#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies.\n#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind.\n#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial!\n#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that ma... |
train_9818 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner, but #Person2# is busy. They will find another time. | [
"#Person1#: Are you free on Friday evening because we were wondering if you would like to come round for dinner?\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much. I'd like to come, but I'm afraid I'm busy that evening.\n#Person1#: That's a pity! Then when would it be a good time for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not too sure, actu... |
train_9819 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Webber asks the class to read page 10, and then Mary comes in. She's late and asks Mr. Webber for a book. | [
"#Person1#: Please open your books to page 10. Mary, Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry that I'm late, Mr. Webber. I couldn't find the room.\n#Person1#: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all.\n#Person2#: What are we doing?\n#Person1#: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm... |
train_9820 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s city. #Person2# introduces traffic, restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife of #Person2#'s city. #Person1# thinks it sounds like a really exciting city to live in. | [
"#Person1#: What's your city like?\n#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.\n#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?\n#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitte... |
train_9821 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'ll regret about #Person2#'s decision on the girl. | [
"#Person1#: I can bet the farm that you will regret about your decision. You cannot find a better one.\n#Person2#: How can you be so sure? You haven't been together with her, have you?\n#Person1#: No. But I'm sure she is a good girl. My sixth sense tells me so.\n#Person2#: Then try it yourself."
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train_9822 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants dad's advice but doesn't want him to tell what to do. #Person1# wants to decide independently. | [
"#Person1#: I'm sorry, dad. But you can't do that. It's for me to decide.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. You'Ve already decided, have you? Now, you listen to me, you're only 19.\n#Person1#: I didn't say I'd already decided, dad. I said it was for me to decide. There is a difference.\n#Person2#: Oh. So you think you can jus... |
train_9823 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests making a plan and listing what should do to make use of time. #Person2# thinks it's a good idea. | [
"#Person1#: How time flies! Why I always feel haven't enough time to work and study?\n#Person2#: Yes, I also felt that. I'm always busy, and have no time for rest. I don't know how to make use of time.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should make a plan and list what we should do next, and follow it.\n#Person2#: That's a good ... |
train_9824 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# makes phone calls to contact with #Person2#'s aunt in America. #Person1# advises #Person2# to send E-mail. | [
"#Person1#: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America?\n#Person2#: Oh, I make a phone call once a month.\n#Person1#: It's very expensive, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Why not send E-mail through the Internet?\n#Person2#: Is it convenient and cheap?\n#Person1#: Sure. You can send E-mail to each oth... |
train_9825 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# the procedures of an application and will list the requirements of almost all the universities for #Person1#. #Person1# appreciates all #Person1#'s help. | [
"#Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?\n#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to sev... |
train_9826 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a dinner for ten people tomorrow evening. #Person1# wants typical Chinese food without snakes, and Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer as drinks. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, could you arrange a dinner for us?\n#Person2#: Sure, what time?\n#Person1#: Eight o'clock tomorrow evening.\n#Person2#: For how many people?\n#Person1#: Ten.\n#Person2#: Western food or Chinese food?\n#Person1#: Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Do you want an expensive meal?\n#Person1#: No, not too lavi... |
train_9827 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ms White pays for her rooms by credit card. #Person1# confirms her card number, expiry date, and the check-in and check-out date. | [
"#Person1#: And how will you be paying for your room, Ms. White?\n#Person2#: By credit card.\n#Person1#: Both rooms on the same card?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Your card number please?\n#Person2#: 4434 1234 5678 9902.\n#Person1#: Double one, zero two?\n#Person2#: No, double nine zero two.\n#Person1#: 4434 1234 5... |
train_9828 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the most popular meat in their country. #Person1# promises to cook lamb chops for #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?\n#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.\n#Person2#: yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.\n#Person1#... |
train_9829 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks #Person1#'s help to cash. #Person1# says there isn't much difference between cashing at the hotel or at the banks. Then #Person1# helps #Person2# cash three checks. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need some more cash for my visit in China. May I cash a traveler's check here?\n#Person1#: Of course. We would be happy to cash it for you.\n#Person2#: I was going to cash it at the hotel, but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates.\... |
train_9830 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will send a larger vehicle to fit in #Person1#'s four large suitcases. | [
"#Person1#: Could you have a taxi pick me up and take me to the airport before 1 p. m. ?\n#Person2#: What's your address, sir?\n#Person1#: I live at 323 Park Street.\n#Person2#: Ok, someone will be there by 12:15.\n#Person1#: What are your rates?\n#Person2#: It's 2 dollars initially and 35 cents for each quarter mi... |
train_9831 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# not bother to call an ambulance. | [
"#Person1#: Ah, Oh! Are you hurt?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I'm just shaken up a little.\n#Person1#: Maybe I'd better call an ambulance.\n#Person2#: No, don't bother. I think I'm OK.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's OK."
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train_9832 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'ll allow #Person1# a 3% commission and make an offer on FOB basis. The earliest shipment will be by September. | [
"#Person1#: I hope we could offer the most favorable terms.\n#Person2#: I am sure you will find our prices are most competitive. Here is our offer. All the prices on the list are firm. If your order is a sizeable one, we could reconsider our prices.\n#Person1#: Good. Is there any commission included? We are commiss... |
train_9833 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# needs to see #Person1#'s credentials to get a credit card for #Person1#, and #Person1#'ll go back to pick up the passport. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering how I'd go about getting a credit card.\n#Person2#: Certainly, Sir. You do have a Current Account with us right?\n#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm afraid I don't. Is that necessary?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sir. In order to get a credit card with us, you'll need to open a Current Account here. Could y... |
train_9834 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary informs #Person2# of an offer. #Person2#'ll go through it and tell Mary. | [
"#Person1#: This is Mary. I just want to let you know that we made an offer to you. The salary is 3, 000 yuan a month, I e-mailed the offer to you as well. You can let me know within a week if you accept the offer.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll go through it and tell you.\n#Person1#: We hope you get on board with us,... |
train_9835 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: How about drink?\n#Person2#: No, enough.\n#Person1#: Please wait a moment.\n#Person2#: Waiter, come back.\n#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam?\n#Pers... |
train_9836 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# needs four pounds of ground beef, and #Person2# wrap them up for #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Could I get some beef?\n#Person2#: What kind of beef would you like to get?\n#Person1#: Ground beef would be fine.\n#Person2#: How many pounds would you like?\n#Person1#: Four pounds is enough.\n#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you want?\n#Person1#: I'm going to need extra lean ground beef.\n#Pers... |
train_9837 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some more information about the luncheon meeting. | [
"#Person1#: This is the Pan-American Club. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Wednesday. Could you give me some more information about that?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor David of a University, and he'll be lecturing about The impact of th... |
train_9838 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes to #Person1# for a facial. #Person1# recommends their summer special and explains what it includes. #Person2# thinks it's great and will have that one. | [
"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm here for a facial. I made an appointment over the phone for 3:30 today.\n#Person1#: What's your name?\n#Person2#: Addison.\n#Person1#: Ok. Which facial would you like? We have five different kinds of facials.\n#Person2#: Which would you recommend?\n#Person1#: Well, si... |
train_9839 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to book a tour with adventure sports. #Person1# introduces some options, but #Person2# prefers something exciting but safer. Then #Person1# recommends a package will take #Person2# on a hiking trip through the Himalayas, and #Person2# likes it. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.\n#Person1#: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides wil... |
train_9840 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to send a parcel to Taiwan by airmail. #Person2# charges for $ 10. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, I want to send this parcel to Taiwan.\n#Person2#: Airmail or surface mail?\n#Person1#: How long would surface mail take, compared with airmail?\n#Person2#: Oh, anything up to 3 or 4 months for surface mail. It depends on the sailing of the ships. Airmail would only take 1 to 2 weeks.\n#Per... |
train_9841 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# suggests adjusting the pitch, and Stanley'll sound better, but #Person1# says it's no help. | [
"#Person1#: Is Stanley still singing that Elvis song? He's really hogging the mic!\n#Person2#: If I hear Love Me Tender one more time, I think I'll go crazy!\n#Person1#: He sounds like a sick cow!\n#Person2#: Can we adjust the pitch a little? Maybe he'll sound better in a higher key.\n#Person1#: I already tried tha... |
train_9842 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the qualities a business manager should possess. #Person2# lists some. | [
"#Person1#: What qualities do you think a business manager should possess?\n#Person2#: Creativity, the ability to organize, the entrepreneur's spirit, comprehensive knowledge of human studies, ability of gathering information, expert competence of communication and deep professional skills.\n#Person1#: If a client ... |
train_9843 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to go to the new shopping mall. #Person2# will give #Person1# a ride. | [
"#Person1#: Have you been to the new shopping mall that just opened last month?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I saw a billboard ad for it last week.\n#Person1#: I saw a lot of ads on the train. I really want to go!\n#Person2#: You like shopping? Perhaps we can go together then.\n#Person1#: OK! Could you give me a ride in yo... |
train_9844 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s late again and explains to #Person1# it's due to the traffic jam. | [
"#Person1#: How can you be late again? You are always getting up late.\n#Person2#: But this morning, I got up at six o'clock.\n#Person1#: You are not telling the truth! It only takes one hour to go from your home to school. But look at your watch, it's 8:30 now.\n#Person2#: But today the traffic jam took me one and... |
train_9845 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Brooks asks Melanie to give the correct answer. She answers and is permitted to go to the bathroom. | [
"#Person1#: Who knows the answer to the problem on the board? Anyone? Yes, Melanie?\n#Person2#: Mr. Brooks, can I have a bathroom pass? I really have to go.\n#Person1#: Melanie, you're supposed to take care of these things before class starts. Can't you read the sign on the wall?\n#Person2#: I know, Mr. Brooks.\n#P... |
train_9846 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tongtong tells #Person1# Tongtong'll 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 will finish it soon."
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train_9847 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Brown and Mrs. Downs are talking about Mike. Mike works hard at school and likes the school. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks, Mrs. Downs. How is your boy, Mike?\n#Person1#: He is a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home until after four. Then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish... |
train_9848 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Mike will eat at McDonald's. | [
"#Person1#: Mike, there's not much left in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: Well, I might be able to pick up a few things after work, but I have to be back rather late today.\n#Person1#: In that case, we'll make do with a meal out at McDonald's."
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train_9849 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s waiting to buy film tickets. #Person1# asks #Person2# how long #Person2# has waited, and #Person2# explains the reason that causes the delay. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. Are you waiting to buy today's film tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.\n#Person1#: Have you been here long?\n#Person2#: About 45 minutes. I've moved forward a total about 3 feet.\n#Person1#: Oh...\n#Person2#: Not at all. A young couple who have been waited... |
train_9850 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person2#: No. \n#Person1#: How about drink? \n#Person2#: No, enough. \n#Person1#: Please wait a moment. \n#Person2#: Waiter, come back. \n#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam... |
train_9851 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university. They put up some ideas of holding a big party, inviting alumni and former professors, holding a series of presentations, and producing some merchandise. | [
"#Person1#: How should we commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university? We have been given quite a large budget to pay for some events. \n#Person2#: We should certainly hold a big party for the professors and students. We could have a firework display. \n#Person1#: Do you think that we should invite ... |
train_9852 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin went into labor and had her baby. #Person2# plans to have a visit. | [
"#Person1#: Did you hear the news? \n#Person2#: What happened? \n#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week. \n#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me? \n#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you. \n#Person2#: No, I had no idea. \n#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby ... |
train_9853 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# buys a bottle of Centrum, a dozen toothbrushes, some baby's wipes, a small bottle of aspirin, and an excellent vitamin that #Person2# suggests is suitable for #Person1#'s son from #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a dozen tooth brushes, some baby's wipes, and a small bottle of aspirin. \n#Person2#: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want? \n#Person1#: Give me one bottle of one hundred tablets. \n#Person2#: And what kind of toothbrushe... |
train_9854 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Miss Brown thinks she is being harassed by #Person1#. #Person1# is astonished and explains the fact. #Person2# says they will have a meeting to straighten things out. | [
"#Person1#: What seems to be the problem? \n#Person2#: Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed. \n#Person1#: What? You've got to be kidding me! \n#Person2#: I wish I were, but i am deadly serious. She said you invited her to dinner last week. \n#Person1#: Of course I did. As recongnition for a job well ... |
train_9855 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to know why Americans believe in God. John doesn't know if he's a Christian or not but believes they all possess the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth. | [
"#Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing. \n#Person2#: Believe what? \n#Person1#: You know... like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . . \n#Person3#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To ... |
train_9856 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack exchanges his peanuts with #Person1#'s chips. | [
"#Person1#: I've brought some potato chips. Would you like some, Jack? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to swap some of my peanuts for your chips. \n#Person1#: That'll be fine. Thanks. \n#Person2#: Do you have any ketchup? \n#Person1#: I forgot to bring it, but maybe Mary has some. Let's go and ask her."
] |
train_9857 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants some seafood, and #Person2# recommends some sole. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have all types of seafood here? \n#Person2#: Yes, Sir, the specialty of our restaurant is the seafood. \n#Person1#: What do you recommend? \n#Person2#: Perhaps you would like some sole. Many guests like it very much. \n#Person1#: OK, we will try it. \n#Person2#: Any drinks? \n#Person1#: Two bottl... |
train_9858 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jim Evans from the Market Research Company calls #Person1# to ask some questions about reading. #Person1# reads newspapers, and textbooks regularly, and novels are #Person1#'s favorite. | [
"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions?\n#Person1#: Oh, I suppose.\n#Person2#: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones?\n#Person1#: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.\n#Person2#: About how many hours a week do you... |
train_9859 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jay celebrated New Year with his host family. #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s family traditions named the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade to Jay. | [
"#Person1#: Jay, how were your New Year's celebrations?\n#Person2#: I celebrated with my host family, since I didn't go home. It's a long way from here to Beijing.\n#Person1#: Did you have a good time with your host family?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was fun sharing our stories. What did you do to celebrate New Years?\n#... |
train_9860 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks it's 10:30, but #Person2# says the clock is 20 minutes fast. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, it's already 10:30 now. I haven't finished my homework yet.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. The clock on the wall is 20 minutes fast.\n#Person1#: Great. Please tell Alice to wait for me till 11 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Where are you going?\n#Person1#: We're going to Sally's birthday party.\n#Person2#: When wil... |
train_9861 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s expecting an important phone call. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go outside, and #Person2# will call #Person1# if the phone rings. | [
"#Person1#: Was that telephone ringing?\n#Person2#: I didn't hear anything.\n#Person1#: I thought I heard it ring two or three times.\n#Person2#: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear our neighbors phone.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it.\n#Person2#: Is... |
train_9862 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Dick thinks the recommendation letters written by universities play an important role, but if #Person1#'s university gives students the same recommendation letters, it might be useless. He suggests #Person1# send out #Person1#'s resume with it if it is useful. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. Dick. Does the recommendation of the university play an important role?\n#Person2#: Yes. In fact, the recommendation letter written by the university is an indirect self-recommendation. In the long period of cooperation, the university has established good relationship with the companies or organiza... |
train_9863 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# takes care of letters except for the personal mail, prepares the materials for posting, and checks the e-mail box regularly. | [
"#Person1#: I take care of the letters. I may read, sort out and organize incoming mails.\n#Person2#: So you have to open all the envelopes.\n#Person1#: Yes, except the personal mail. And I also need to prepare the materials for posting and check the e-mail box regularly.\n#Person2#: Do you need to file copies of t... |
train_9864 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the service this evening has kind of sucked but they still leave 10% for the tip. | [
"#Person1#: Would you like some more coffee?\n#Person2#: No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill.\n#Person1#: Good luck finding the waitress!\n#Person2#: The service this evening has kind of sucked. Is that our server over there?\n#Person1#: I'll go get the check, since our server doesn't... |
train_9865 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s career plan five years from now and #Person2#'s opinion on this industry's outlook in five years. | [
"#Person1#: Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now?\n#Person2#: As I have some administrative experience from my last job, I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.\n#Person1#: How do you plan to accomplish this?\n#Person2#: By doing everything necessary and for f... |
train_9866 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is redecorating and wants to add some things. #Person2# offers #Person2#'s help. | [
"#Person1#: We are redecorating and I'm going to add some things.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll be glad to help you out. We can deliver what you need to your office.\n#Person1#: Shall we meet at 1:15 this Thursday? We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.\n#Person2#: Fine, I'll bring both ou... |
train_9867 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass, which reminds them of their honeymoon. They decide to go again to celebrate their one-year anniversary next week. | [
"#Person1#: What a nice day!\n#Person2#: yes. How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass?\n#Person1#: great, let's go!\n#Person2#: hey, darling, I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day. I was so relaxed. It felt as if I were in another world.\n#Person1#: exactly. You k... |
train_9868 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to buy a one-way ticket to Brussels. #Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a sleeper on the overnight train and asks #Person1# to be here at least 30 minutes before the departure time. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please.\n#Person2#: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: About twelve hours. We cu... |
train_9869 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has given up smoking and advises #Person1# to give it up too. #Person1# has tried but it's no use. | [
"#Person1#: Do you want a cigarette?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I've given up, you know.\n#Person1#: You don't mind if I have one.\n#Person2#: Well, all tight. But you know, smoking does do harm to your health.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right.\n#Person2#: Why don't you try and give it up?\n#Person1#: I've tried to g... |
train_9870 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks going to the seminar is either boring or useless even though #Person1# talks about its advantages. #Person2# becomes interested when hearing that it is going to be held in Hawaii. | [
"#Person1#: The company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month. Did you put your name in for it?\n#Person2#: No, I don't really care too much for seminars. . . I find them to be either boring ot useless. I mean, how much can you really learn in one afternoon?\n#Person1#: It's not ju... |
train_9871 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# sometimes regrets having a baby so early. #Person2# understands #Person1# because #Person2# was in #Person1#'s position before. #Person1# is worried that #Person1# would end up taking care of the child all the time. #Person2# advises #Person1# to take night classes and find a job after #Person1#'s child atten... | [
"#Person1#: Do you have much experience with kids?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have three sons. Actually I also have a grandson.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, sometimes I regret having a baby so early. I have been making so many sacrifices just because my husband insisted on keeping the baby.\n#Person2#: I understand. ... |
train_9872 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Dick to get some coffee but Dick only wants cigarettes. | [
"#Person1#: So Dick, how about getting some coffee for tonight?\n#Person2#: Coffee? I don't honestly like that kind of stuff.\n#Person1#: Come on, you can at least try a little, besides your cigarette.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with that? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for.\n#Person1#: Not for me, Dick."
] |
train_9873 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Rogers asks Mary Lin to sit behind Brad and says the first period will begin when the bell rings. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. : Are you Mary Lin?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Mr. : I'm Mr. Rogers, your homeroom teacher.\n#Person2#: Where should I sit?\n#Person1#: Mr. : Why don't you sit behind Brad?\n#Person2#: Who's Brad?\n#Person1#: Mr. : He's that guy in the blue shirt.\n#Person2#: When does the first period begin, by t... |
train_9874 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Mike to grab a drink and promises not to stay out too late. Mike agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing tonight?\n#Person2#: Nothing planned. How about you?\n#Person1#: Work is kicking my ass. I'm so stressed. Let's go grab a drink.\n#Person2#: I'm always up for a drink. To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too.\n#Person1#: I say we get drunk tonight. I don't ... |
train_9875 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are glad to know that Margaret and Greg are coming to Chicago in August. | [
"#Person1#: I just got a telegram from Margaret and Greg.\n#Person2#: Are they coming to Chicago again?\n#Person1#: Yes. They're coming the beginning of August.\n#Person2#: Oh, good! We can all get together again.\n#Person1#: I'm glad they're coming in August. Maybe Greg and I can play some golf or get tickets to a... |
train_9876 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# hasn't received a pay rise so #Person1# decided to quit the job and find a new one. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have s second?\n#Person2#: Sure. What do you want?\n#Person1#: I want to tell you I've put in my notice.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: I've been thinking about this for several months, well before the Spring Festival holidays.\n#Person2#: And the holidays provided you a chance to think ove... |
train_9877 | Summarize the following conversation. | Kim thinks criminals only succeed when people are careless. #Person1# persuades Kim that criminals are clever these days by telling Kim how #Person1#'s uncle's motorcycle was stolen. | [
"#Person1#: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen?\n#Person2#: Stolen? No, why?\n#Person1#: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days.\n#Person2#: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless.\n#Person1#: I d... |
train_9878 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke to go. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that?\n#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke.\n#Person1#: Will that be all?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: For here or to go?\n#Person2#: To go, please... |
train_9879 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to change 22,000 to $200. | [
"#Person1#: Okay, I want to change 22, 000.\n#Person2#: Could you please fill out this form?\n#Person1#: Okay, here you are. ( She hands the completed form and the money to the clerk. )\n#Person2#: Here's your $ 200.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Thank you."
] |
train_9880 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to check-in. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I'm here to check in.\n#Person2#: Would you please fill out this registration 1 form?\n#Person1#: Thank you. . . Excuse me, sir. You forgot to fill in your visa number.\n#Person2#: Did I? Let me see that. . . Oh, sorry. . . here you are."
] |
train_9881 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Sandals complains about the cockroaches. #Person1# doesn't believe it and will transfer him to #Person1#'s supervisor. | [
"#Person1#: I'm in 507, and I have a big problem.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry. Kindly tell me what the problem is, sir.\n#Person1#: Everywhere I look, I see cockroaches.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you could look again, sir, to double-check.\n#Person1#: The next cockroach I see will be number ten.\n#Person2#: Mr. Sandals, I'v... |
train_9882 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# must be off to meet #Person1#'s girlfriend. | [
"#Person1#: I am so sorry that I must be off now. My girlfriend told me I must arrive at her home in ten minutes or she will break up with me.\n#Person2#: She can cope with it. Don't be such a wimp!"
] |
train_9883 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# was good at long jump, 100 and 200-meter sprints, and the javelin. #Person2# was good at the hurdles and the discus. They talk about their experiences in regional and national competitions. | [
"#Person1#: When I was at school, I was quite good at track and field events. I was on the school team for the long jump, 100 and 200 meter sprints and the javelin.\n#Person2#: Really? I was quite good at the hurdles and the discus.\n#Person1#: I wish that I were good at the discus, but I could rarely throw it in t... |
train_9884 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s source for big TV sets overcharged #Person1# on the last shipment so #Person1# asks #Person2# if they can work together. #Person1# expects #Person2# to be square with #Person1# at all times. #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Well, that's why you'r here. My source for big TV sets overcharged me on the last shipment, so I need someone new. I wanted to meet you to see if we can work together. I think\n#Person2#: I agree.\n#Person1#: Fine, but before you agree, don't you need to know what you're agreeing to?\n#Person2#: I guess... |
train_9885 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# likes playing the piano. #Person1# thinks #Person2# could be a pianist. | [
"#Person1#: What do you want to be?\n#Person2#: Dad, I haven't thought about it. I'm still young.\n#Person1#: Oh, honey, but you must know what your hobby is, right?\n#Person2#: I like playing the piano.\n#Person1#: Yes, you play the piano well. You could be a good pianist. That's good."
] |
train_9886 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the cotton cloths with a shrink rate of less than 5%. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, what material is it?\n#Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some?\n#Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths?\n#Person2#: I will show you.\n#Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing?\n#Person2#: Less than 5 %. It's quite durable."
] |
train_9887 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is going to place a trial order for 1, 000 units of a dozen fireworks and 500 cartons of mosquito coil incense and asks for a discount. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# a 1% discount as this is the first deal between them. They will discuss it in detail tomorrow. | [
"#Person1#: I'm interested in all kinds of your products, but this time I would like to order some fireworks and mosquito coil incense. Please quote us C. I. F. Rangoon.\n#Person2#: Please let us know the quantity required so that we can work out the premium and freight charges.\n#Person1#: I'm going to place a tri... |
train_9888 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# was late to work. #Person2# asks #Person1# not to do it again and will explain the diagram again. | [
"#Person1#: I am sorry I am so late to work.\n#Person2#: What was the problem?\n#Person1#: I lost track of time.\n#Person2#: Things happen ; make sure it doesn't become a habit.\n#Person1#: OK, it won't happen again.\n#Person2#: All right, please take this message and call this client.\n#Person1#: OK, no problem.\n... |
train_9889 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s silk dress is shrunk because #Person2# doesn't know how to wash it. #Person1# forgives #Person2# and gives the dress to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: My goodness! My silk dress is shrunk. How did you wash it?\n#Person2#: It was washed by washing machine.\n#Person1#: It should be handwashed with cold water. It's a common sense. Don't you know it?\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry. I have no idea of it. I washed silk dress the first time. I'll buy a new one for... |
train_9890 | Summarize the following conversation. | Wilson is looking for a job and gives #Person1# some personal information. | [
"#Person1#: Please take a seat.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Now what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for a job.\n#Person1#: Fine, but first I need some information about you.\n#Person2#: What kind of information do you want?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, your name. What's your surname?\n#Perso... |
train_9891 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can look for a job at EDD's office and gives #Person1# the address of the local office for this area. | [
"#Person1#: How do I get to the EDD?\n#Person2#: Actually, you do not need to go into the office to file a claim. You can do it over the phone or the Internet.\n#Person1#: Can I go in to look for a job at their office?\n#Person2#: That's a good decision. They have many good job search tools there.\n#Person1#: Is th... |
train_9892 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to take the tonic that is only available in China and can cure ailments without side effects. | [
"#Person1#: My, it looks too queer!\n#Person2#: Yes, it is a queer drug, a tonic only available in China. Many ancient Chinese medicine journals have recorded that it can cure such ailments as night sweat, pain at loins and knees and anaemia. It has no side effect.\n#Person1#: Great! Will you please tell me how to ... |
train_9893 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has to work overtime a lot without extra pay. | [
"#Person1#: Do I often have to work overtime?\n#Person2#: Yes, you have to work overtime a lot due to the editing job.\n#Person1#: Is there any extra pay for that?\n#Person2#: No, but we'll provide you with good businesses at the end of the year."
] |
train_9894 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# won't come to the party if Paul will be there. | [
"#Person1#: I really can't stand the way Paul controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the New Year's party, I just won't come.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry you feel that way, but my father insists that he come."
] |
train_9895 | Summarize the following conversation. | Joey interviews Mrs. Rogers who lived during the 1940s. Mrs. Rogers lived in Minneapolis in 1940 with her family and moved to D.C. in 1943 and to California in 1946. She worked for a lawmaker for two years and ran for office herself when her daughters were old enough. | [
"#Person1#: Thanks for agreeing to this interview,Mrs. Rogers. My teacher wants me to interview someone who lived during the 1940s.\n#Person2#: Of course, Joey. What's your first question?\n#Person1#: Well,where were you living in 1940?\n#Person2#: In Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I was born and raised.\n#Person1#:... |
train_9896 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Meg will go to Singapore tomorrow. They will stop off in Hong Kong and return home in 10 days. | [
"#Person1#: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore.\n#Person2#: So exciting, then when do we set off?\n#Person1#: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am.\n#Person2#: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight?\n#Person1#: Well, there ar... |
train_9897 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thanks Mrs. Whinfield for letting #Person1# visit her garden and asks her a few questions to write an article. Mrs. Whinfield tells #Person1# about when she became interested in gardening and what her first garden was like. She and her friends give each other plants. | [
"#Person1#: Mrs. Whinfield, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on Dorset gardens for our paper. Now I wonder if I could ask you a few questions.\n#Person2#: Yes, sure.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening?... |
train_9898 | Summarize the following conversation. | Fred is late because his maths teacher always keeps students in class too late. #Person1# advises him to tell her about it in a friendly way when she's not busy. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, hi, Fred! I didn't know whether to save you a place or not. Why are you so late?\n#Person1#: It's our maths teacher. She always keeps us in class until ten past ten.\n#Person2#: Doesn't she know that you're supposed to get out at ten?\n#Person1#: I guess so. But she never looks at her watch. She jus... |
train_9899 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Forest Gump, including its lines and awards and the actor's performance. They will see it together. | [
"#Person1#: Look, Forest Gump is on at six thirty. \n#Person2#: Really? It was on in 1994 for the first time. And it is really a classic. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I am very impressed with Tom Hanks' performance in the movie. \n#Person2#: I am also impressed with the lines in the movie. \n#Person1#: Life is like a box of ... |
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