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train_2500 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask Jim to talk to the chief. | [
"#Person1#: Has the chief accepted our plan?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I guess we should send Jim along to talk to the chief since he is such an apple polisher. I am sure he can help.\n#Person1#: Let's have a try."
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train_2501 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the girl #Person1# admires is temperamental. | [
"#Person1#: Look! The girl is so beautiful and she is smiling at me. She is lovely.\n#Person2#: I can't agree with you. She's pretty, but she always blows hot and cold.\n#Person1#: What makes you think so?\n#Person2#: She's my sister, you know."
] |
train_2502 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s grandpa isn't good because he can't quit smoking. | [
"#Person1#: How is grandpa doing recently?\n#Person2#: Not good. The doctor told him not to smoke again, but it just rolls off him like water off the duck's back!\n#Person1#: Maybe I would talk with him someday.\n#Person2#: I hope it will be of some use."
] |
train_2503 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about his failure of pursuing a girl. #Person2# advises #Person1# to be confident. | [
"#Person1#: I would much rather see her once or twice and not do anything about it,, what could I about it anyway?\n#Person2#: Don't say things like this. Please be confident. I think you still have the chance to win her love, unless you don't love her anymore.\n#Person1#: Don't you think she is a bit out of my way... |
train_2504 | Summarize the following conversation. | Steve will play golf this Saturday and invites #Person1# to play golf on Wednesday. They decide to go to Bellevue and #Person1# will get tea time at 4. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Steve. When's the next time you're going to play golf?\n#Person2#: I'm going out this Saturday. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Do you already have a foursome? I would like to play with you.\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, we do. Let's plan for something together for Wednesday. We can go right after work.\n#... |
train_2505 | Summarize the following conversation. | Connie wants to have plastic surgery. Liz tries to persuade her to give it up but Connie has made up her mind. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know anyone who's had plastic surgery?\n#Person2#: You mean like a breast enlargement? I don't think that's really necessary. That's not the way a woman should stay attractive.\n#Person1#: Why not? Why can't we go back to the way things were?\n#Person2#: Because. . . I don't know. But, Connie, yo... |
train_2506 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# feels exhausted from work lately. #Person2# suggests asking for a holiday. | [
"#Person1#: I have been very busy this year, working late, often taking work home and taking no vacation. I feel exhausted.\n#Person2#: You should ask for a holiday and relax yourself for a little bit. You worked so hard.\n#Person1#: You are right. For the past few weeks, I had no appetite and couldn't sleep well. ... |
train_2507 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# phones to ask about the apartments #Person2# advertised. #Person1# wants an unfurnished apartment near downtown with a relatively lower cost. #Person2# recommends the Jinyuan apartments at Lingual Road. #Person2#'ll arrange a viewing. | [
"#Person1#: I'm calling to ask about your apartment you advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes, we've got great apartments with charming environment and nice scenery. And they are all newly renovated.\n#Person1#: That sounds fantastic! But I am looking for something closer to downtown, as I spend most of my time at the office... |
train_2508 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# who wants to be a reporter. Though #Person2# studied business administration, #Person2# prefers to work for a newspaper and writing financial news. | [
"#Person1#: I can see by your resume here that you studied business administration.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: So I wonder why you want to work for a newspaper.\n#Person2#: I did reporting for the university newspaper in my school. And I always be very interested in journalism.\n#Person1#: But journalism... |
train_2509 | Summarize the following conversation. | Gary has got a toothache. #Person1# tells him he has a cavity and a loose crown Then #Person1# orders some x-rays for Gary. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Thanks, doc. I'Ve got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.\n#Person1#: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm. . .... |
train_2510 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes to Lincoln Bank to apply for an overseas study loan and provides #Person1# with some credentials. #Person2# decides to go for the guarantee mode and can borrow up to 70% of the tuition and fees. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I called earlier in the week and spoke to someone in the personal loans department about an overseas study loan. She said to come in as soon as I had the chance, as this must be done in person. I'd like to apply today.\n#Person1#:... |
train_2511 | Summarize the following conversation. | Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company calls Monica to invite her for a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for another interview. Richard asks her to call him if she changes her mind. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?\n#Person2#: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?\n#Person1#: Sure. Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. We ha... |
train_2512 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# talks with Ben about American football but Ben doesn't know much because football isn't very popular in China. Ben's not a sports nut while #Person1#'s a diehard football fan. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Ben. . . did you catch the game last night?\n#Person2#: Uh. . . what game?\n#Person1#: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points!\n#Person2#: Um. . . and what sport are we talking about here?\n#Person1#: Football of course!\n#Person2#: Oh. . . football. Football is cool. I usually try to catch the Worl... |
train_2513 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to take a picture for #Person1# but the battery is dead. #Person2# suggests using #Person2#'s camera and will send #Person1# the photos later. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you please take a picture for us?\n#Person2#: Sure. Where would you like to stand?\n#Person1#: Over here with the waterfall in the background, please.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Then just press the black button all the way down.\n#Person2#: Are you ready? Here we go. Say Cheese!\n#Pers... |
train_2514 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about working experience, how the previous employees treated #Person2#, what #Person2# has learned from the jobs and #Person2#'s preference for working with other people or working alone. | [
"#Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?\n#Person2#: I worked as a personnel manager in a state-owned company, and then I transferred to a joint venture as a sales manager. So I am familiar with the exile market in China.\n#Person1#: How did your previous employers treat you?\n#Person2#: They treated me very wel... |
train_2515 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# complains about #Person1#'s low salary. #Person2# suggests asking for a salary raise and asks #Person1# to tell the boss how much #Person1# has improved office efficiency. | [
"#Person1#: So awful! I never fancy my salary is so little.\n#Person2#: Oh, don't be so sad. You can ask for a salary raise.\n#Person1#: Bingo! I never thought about that before. I am working so hard and my accomplishment is significant, you know.\n#Person2#: So you suppose you deserve a salary raise.\n#Person1#: I... |
train_2516 | Summarize the following conversation. | Wu Mei has made a reservation in Shanghai for a single room and asks for a quiet room. #Person2# tells her the room rate and helps her sign the register and check in. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, I want a room tonight.\n#Person2#: Single or double?\n#Person1#: Single, please.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person1#: Yes. I made a reservation in Shanghai.\n#Person2#: Then I believe you have a confirmation slip.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Let me see. Is this the one you want?\n#Pers... |
train_2517 | Summarize the following conversation. | Rose and Bob talk about the controversial beliefs about healthy eating put forward by scientists. Rose believes healthy eating should involve careful calculations on nutrition while Bob thinks healthy eating is just about feeling great. | [
"#Person1#: Bob, look at this sentence. 'Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. 'It's interesting, isn't it?\n#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those'strict nutrition philosophies'about?\n#Person1#: I believe... |
train_2518 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to withdraw from #Person2#'s Certificate of Deposit. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# will lose interest if withdrawing before the pre-decided date. #Person2# accepts. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, how can I help?\n#Person2#: I was told to come over to this window if I want to make a withdrawal. I'm not withdrawing from a Current Account, you see. I want to withdraw from my Certificate of Deposit.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, if you wish to withdraw on your C / D before the pre-decided date, you... |
train_2519 | Summarize the following conversation. | The operator calls Mr.Smith to transfer a collect call from Jennifer. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. Smith's Resident.\n#Person2#: Hello. This is the operator. Can I speak to Mr. Smith, please?\n#Person1#: This is Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: I have a collect call for you from Jennifer. Will you accept the charges?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll pay for the call. Put her through, please.\n#Person2#: Okay. Than... |
train_2520 | Summarize the following conversation. | It's hard for #Person2# to be a black student on campus because #Person2# has to deal with stereotypes and how the teachers look at #Person2# makes #Person2# stressful. #Person1# thinks there're a lot of issues to be worked on in the US. | [
"#Person1#: So it is hard to be a black student on campus?\n#Person2#: Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life.\n#Person1#: Stereotypes? Like what?\n#Person2#: Well, like since I'm black, I must like rap music, come from the inner city, or play basketball well.\n#Per... |
train_2521 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Mrs. Chu about the car accident and the appearance of the culprit. Mrs. Chu says the culprit wore an orange T-shirt, grey trousers, and leather shoes. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Chu. Do you feel better today?\n#Person2#: Oh, much better. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Can I ask you some questions now?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: First, do you remember what the driver looks like?\n#Person2#: Yes. He was about fifty. He looked quite old and not very tall. Oh, and he ha... |
train_2522 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s looking for a suit. #Person1# recommends a new summer collection. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for some suit that I can wear at the office as well as on weekends.\n#Person1#: Let me show you a new summer collection. There're several styles that you're just looking for."
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train_2523 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss what to do tomorrow. They decide to visit the Art Museum in the morning, have lunch at an Indian restaurant, and take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach. | [
"#Person1#: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. Uh, here's something interesting. Why don't we first visit the Art Museum in the morning?\n#Person1#: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to have lunch?\n#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restauran... |
train_2524 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# buys a house with #Person1#'s assistance and will recommend #Person1# to #Person2#'s friend who wants to sell his house. | [
"#Person1#: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!\n#Person2#: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?\n#Person1#: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?\n#Pe... |
train_2525 | Summarize the following conversation. | Paul's reading a book. Barbara talks to him about their plans when the school year at Weston is over. Barbara suggests they cook supper and invite John and Sue, but Paul denies this idea. | [
"#Person1#: What are you reading, Paul?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering.\n#Person1#: Why are you reading on Friday evening?\n#Person2#: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do when you've qualified?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abr... |
train_2526 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# doesn't eat much because #Person2# has been worried about #Person2#'s car in the repair shop. #Person1# reminds #Person2# not to let the repairman overcharge #Person2#. #Person1# will drive #Person2# after class and suggests moving back to the dormitory. | [
"#Person1#: Is this table on the corner okay?\n#Person2#: Sure, we can sit here. Be seated.\n#Person1#: Gee, you've hardly got anything on your tray.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I'm just not that hungry.\n#Person1#: What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been really worried. It's my car. I... |
train_2527 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# order dessert and drink. | [
"#Person1#: What will you have for dessert? \n#Person2#: Well, what do you have? \n#Person1#: Cakes, fruit and ice cream. \n#Person2#: Give me ice cream and a piece of cake. \n#Person3#: I will have a cake and fruit. \n#Person1#: OK. And which would you like to drink, coffee or tea? \n#Person2#: I prefer tea. \n#Pe... |
train_2528 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# persuades Dave to work with them and Dave finally agrees. | [
"#Person1#: So will you come to work with us? \n#Person2#: Can I use my green pad again to write you admiring notes? \n#Person1#: We'll have to negotiate that. It's a possibility. \n#Person2#: You miss me, don't you? \n#Person1#: Don't push your luck, Dave. \n#Person2#: OK, I'm in. When do I start? \n#Person1#: As ... |
train_2529 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick out some fabric for a suit. #Person1# wants a wool/cashmere blend. #Person2# thinks the brown pin-striped suit is dull and suggests the black one, but #Person1# already has three black suits. #Person1# finally decides on the one with a subtler pattern. | [
"#Person1#: Can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding. \n#Person2#: Sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from? \n#Person1#: It depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool/cashmere blend. \n#Person2#: That will probably... |
train_2530 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tony hasn't got a job, while Susan has got one as a waiter in a restaurant. Susan has told her boss about Tony and the boss promised to give Tony the job. Tony is grateful. Then Susan talks about the rules of the job. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Tony. Haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been? \n#Person2#: OK, I've been looking for a job for days, and I haven't found one yet. It's so hard finding work these days. Have you had any luck? \n#Person1#: Yes, I've got a job, a waiter's job in a restaurant. \n#Person2#: Are you well paid... |
train_2531 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have the reorganization and Jim'll go to the marketing department. | [
"#Person1#: Have you heard that we will have reorganization? \n#Person2#: No, really? \n#Person1#: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department. \n#Person2#: Who will be there? \n#Person1#: James is going to be packed off there. \n#Person2#: That is good. He can leav... |
train_2532 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ellen tells Helen Hilda Harris's husband, Henry, had an accident and was taken to the hospital. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Ellen. \n#Person2#: Hello, Helen, have you heard the news? There's been a horrible accident. \n#Person1#: Oh, no! What happened? \n#Person2#: Hilda Harris husband, Henry had an accident on his way home from work. \n#Person1#: How awful! Was he hurt? \n#Person2#: Yes. He was taken to the hospital ... |
train_2533 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has imported various items from different countries in #Person1#'s store. The only food items #Person1# imports are specialty canned or preserved foods. | [
"#Person1#: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves. \n#Person2#: How many different varieties of products do you import from China? \n#Person1#: China provides the bulk o... |
train_2534 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jim and Alice talk about Jim's niece who's singing at his house. Today is also Alice's birthday and she invites Jim to her birthday party. | [
"#Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim? \n#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends. \n#Person1#: Who's Ellie? \n#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing 'Happy Birthday'. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she? \n#Person2#: She's ten. \n#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games. \n#Pe... |
train_2535 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# at first wants a stopwatch but later buys an analog watch with #Person1#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Let me suggest this one. It's an excellent watch, it looks good, and it's only $100. \n#Person2#: Hmm. That's not too bad. Does it have a stopwatch? \n#Person1#: Uh, no. Analog watches don't come with stopwatches. You'll have to get a digital if you want a stopwatch. \n#Person2#: Oh. I see. Where are yo... |
train_2536 | Summarize the following conversation. | Betty requests Richard to check the fax machine. Richard will come up later. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, Richard? Are you busy at the moment? \n#Person2#: Not really, Betty. What do you need? \n#Person1#: My fax machine's on the blink. Would you take a look at it? \n#Person2#: Sure. I just need to do one other job first. How about if I come up around 11:30?"
] |
train_2537 | Summarize the following conversation. | Miss Wang and Mr.Lee think it's a beautiful morning. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. \n#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Lee. \n#Person1#: It's a beautiful morning, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Oh, it's a nice day, indeed. \n#Person1#: I hope it won't be too hot. I can't stand the heat. \n#Person2#: Really? For me, too."
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train_2538 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to check the blood pressure. #Person1# tells #Person2# about high blood pressure and explains the meaning of the numbers. | [
"#Person1#: Have you been having any problems lately? \n#Person2#: No, but the nurse at school says that I should have my blood pressure checked. \n#Person1#: Do you have a history of high blood pressure? \n#Person2#: No, I have never been told that I have high blood pressure. \n#Person1#: High blood pressure is ca... |
train_2539 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s tired of the daily routine and thinks the older generations had more fun. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take a holiday. | [
"#Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.\n#Person1#: About the job?\n#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television program...\n#Per... |
train_2540 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has been in the peace core for about a year and shares #Person2#'s experience there with #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: So, how long have you been in the peace core?\n#Person2#: For about a year now.\n#Person1#: Do you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: Most of the time, the work can be very difficult sometimes.\n#Person1#: What's the most difficult thing about being in the peace core?\n#Person2#: For me, it's finding a way to fit in... |
train_2541 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to get a Father's Day gift. #Person2# recommends a wallet but #Person1# can't afford it. #Person2# then suggests a tie on sale and #Person1#'ll take it. | [
"#Person1#: I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: OK. How about getting your father a new wallet? This brown leather one is only $25.\n#Person1#: Emm, the design is good and the color is my father's favorite. However, I don't have that much money. I'm just a student.\n#Person2#: OK. How ... |
train_2542 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the repair shop where #Person1# can have the shoes mended. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.\n#Person2#: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the wa... |
train_2543 | Summarize the following conversation. | Alex tells #Person1# they may have to change the travel destination according to the weather. They watch the forecast for tomorrow but still can't decide where to go. | [
"#Person1#: Alex, shall I start the packing?\n#Person2#: The packing? No, no, don't worry. We may have to change your plan.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We may not go to Schottland. We may go to wheels or England instead. We can decide after the weather forecast.\n#Person1#: OK. Is it time to watch the forecast for... |
train_2544 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# her dreams were to be a train driver and a chemist. Now, she thinks looking after patients is rewarding. | [
"#Person1#: When I was a child, my ambition was to be a train driver.\n#Person2#: That isn't a suitable job for women.\n#Person1#: Yeah, well. My uncle drove a train and I wanted to be just like him.\n#Person2#: Why didn't you realize your dream?\n#Person1#: Well, my parents objected. Now of course, I realize that ... |
train_2545 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to order 200 computers and asks for a discount. #Person2# refuses at first. #Person1# suggests meeting each other halfway and #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: We're considering of ordering 200 computers, but I'm wondering about the price you'll possibly offer.\n#Person2#: Our price will be not less than $ 5000.\n#Person1#: Your price is higher than I expected. Could you give us a little discount?\n#Person2#: This is already our best price.\n#Person1#: But the... |
train_2546 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to fight the ticket and tells #Person1# no picture of #Person2#'s license plate was taken. #Person1# believes #Person2# and lets #Person2# go. | [
"#Person1#: What are you doing here today?\n#Person2#: I would like to fight my ticket.\n#Person1#: Is the arresting officer in the courtroom today?\n#Person2#: Yes, the officer is here today.\n#Person1#: What's your case?\n#Person2#: I was pulled over for running a red light, but I never did.\n#Person1#: Do you be... |
train_2547 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s fax machine won't be working till tomorrow, so #Person1# asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# allows #Person1# to use the one in #Person2#'s office. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I am afraid that the fax machine in my room won ' t be working till tomorrow. A technician has just come and checked it. He will bring me a new one tomorrow. It seems there is a big problem with mine and it will take some days for repairing. Can I use the one in your office?\n#Person2#: Of course yo... |
train_2548 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to make something for dinner and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to cook a teriyaki bowl. | [
"#Person1#: I really want to make something for dinner.\n#Person2#: What are you going to cook?\n#Person1#: I haven't the slightest clue what I'm going to make.\n#Person2#: A teriyaki bowl sounds nice.\n#Person1#: I don't know how to make that.\n#Person2#: All you need to make it is white rice and some teriyaki bee... |
train_2549 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pay for the key and fill out the form because #Person2# lost it. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir.What Can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well. I can't find my key now. I think I have lost it.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you left it in your room?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I took it with me when I went out this morning.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, you have to pay for it. Please fi... |
train_2550 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to check in for the flight to New York. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need to check-in for the eleven 20 flight to New York, please.\n#Person1#: O. K. Ticket, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Would you like a window or an aisle seat, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: I want an aisle seat as close to the exit door as ... |
train_2551 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Bill's in a jam because his son had an accident but Bill doesn't have health insurance. That reminds #Person2# to search for HMO and #Person1# also thinks it great. | [
"#Person1#: Hey honey, how was your day?\n#Person2#: It was alright. I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while. He ' s in a bit of a jam.\n#Person1#: Why? What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, his son had an accident and Bill doesn ' t have health insurance. This really got me thinking, and I wondered if we shou... |
train_2552 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# like watching the Winter Olympic Games and talk about the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s favorite winter sport and figure skaters with #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's the tradition game in winter, and with good reason. Don't you like watching it?\n#Person1#: Of course I do. I love it. All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable.\n#Person2#: That's true. For various reasons, ... |
train_2553 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the curfew given by their parents. | [
"#Person1#: My mom and dad insist that I be home before ten. Do you have a curfew?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've had one for as long as I can remember.\n#Person1#: I wish my parents were a little more lenient.\n#Person2#: I actually like having a curfew. I have an excuse to get to bed on time.\n#Person1#: You like going to... |
train_2554 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they're going to do after leaving school. #Person1# wants to be a vet and #Person2# wants to be a clerk. | [
"#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk.\n#Person1#: What does a clerk do?\n#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.\n#Person1#: I want to be a vet.\n#Pers... |
train_2555 | Summarize the following conversation. | Lucas tells #Person1# he visited several places, including the Eiffel Tower, art galleries, etc. But Lucas got sick on the third day because of bad food. #Person1# asks him to be careful with food when he's abroad. | [
"#Person1#: hey, Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?\n#Person2#: it was wonderful, but I was so tired.\n#Person1#: did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower?\n#Person2#: yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitors from all over the world taking photos there.\n#Person1#: ... |
train_2556 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Veronica for dinner to make it up to her. Veronica agrees. They have a lovely evening and #Person1# shows love to Veronica. | [
"#Person1#: I'm so relieved that your ankle wasn't broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.\n#Person2#: That sounds great! I'd love to! Here is my address. Pick me up at eight?\n#Person1#: Perfect!\n#Person2#: Thank you for such a ... |
train_2557 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of being cheated by a lady who piled on her agonize and sought #Person1#'s sympathy. | [
"#Person1#: Some people pile on their agonise and try to seek other's sympathy by telling them how miserable they are.\n#Person2#: Yeah. They take the advantage of other people's hospitality and generosity.\n#Person1#: I was fooled once. A lady told me she needed some money to keep the pot boiling. So I gave her so... |
train_2558 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ashley offers Joe a great dinner party with drinks, chicken, salad and rice. | [
"#Person1#: Ashley, what a great dinner party!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Joe. What would you like to drink with your meal? I can offer you wine, mango juice, or water.\n#Person1#: Just water would be fine.\n#Person2#: Excellent choice. Can I dish you up some chicken?\n#Person1#: Yes, the chicken looks wonderful!\n#Per... |
train_2559 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Mary didn't pass the final exam and is depressed. | [
"#Person1#: Mary didn't pass the final exam in physics.\n#Person2#: She must be very sad.\n#Person1#: Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now.\n#Person2#: At a time like this, what she needs is a pat on the back rather than a blame."
] |
train_2560 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's supposed to snow and rain tomorrow. If it snows heavily tomorrow, they will change their plans and drink hot cocoa and watch movies at home. | [
"#Person1#: It's a lovely day out today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: It's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.\n#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: It's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.\n#... |
train_2561 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Danny has a really bad cold. Since the dispensary closed, #Person2# asks #Person1# to go to the pharmacy to buy ethical drugs. | [
"#Person1#: Here you are. How is Danny?\n#Person2#: Better now. We are just back from the hospital. We were lucky to meet a well-known doctor.\n#Person1#: What did the doctor say?\n#Person2#: He said that he had a really bad cold.\n#Person1#: Shall we go back home now?\n#Person2#: The dispensary closed. Here is the... |
train_2562 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to help to operate the VD player. #Person2# finds the reason why it can't work is it's a DVD disk. | [
"#Person1#: Honey, could you help me operate the VD player? It can't play.\n#Person2#: Oh, are the connections correct?\n#Person1#: I think so.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Look! You confused the video frequency with the audio frequency.\n#Person1#: I'm too careless.\n#Person2#: Can it work now?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person... |
train_2563 | Summarize the following conversation. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are amateur mountain climbers and they share their experiences of climbing the mountains. | [
"#Person1#: Are you interested in mountaineering?\n#Person2#: Yes. in some sense. I should say I like mountain climbing, you know, because I'm not so professional. How about you?\n#Person1#: I'm the same with you, an amateur mountain climber. 1 went climbing in the Rocky Mountains with my friends last summer vacati... |
train_2564 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what problems exporters will face in moving to the foreign market. | [
"#Person1#: What problems will exporters face in moving to the foreign market?\n#Person2#: An exporter needs to know the social characteristics of people he is dealing with.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: What do they like or dislike. What languages do they speak, what religions do they follow.\n#Person1#: Reas... |
train_2565 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# recommends a moisturizer to #Person2# based on #Person2#'s skin type and #Person2# buys it. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: We want to look at some of your products.\n#Person1#: This way please. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers.\n#Person2#: Could you commend me some moisturizers?\n#Person1#: Your T-zone gets oily easily, but your cheeks are dry in wint... |
train_2566 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to buy a skirt that she could wear working on a ban. #Person1# recommends her a skirt and it looks good on her. #Person2# buys it and also buys a blue one in this size style for her sister. | [
"#Person1#: May i help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so, do you have a shopping skirts? something i could wear working in a ban?\n#Person1#: Sure, here you are.\n#Person2#: It is nice, may i try it on?\n#Person1#: Yes, the fitting room is over there, it looks fantastic on you, this style color in sizes natural here and f... |
train_2567 | Summarize the following conversation. | Janice tells #Person1# she has notified all the members and prepared the room, equipment and name cards for the lecture. #Person1# asks Janice to provide the refreshment during the interval. | [
"#Person1#: Janice, the president of our company, Mr. Smith, will invite two programmers to give us a lecture this afternoon. Are all the members notified?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have given all the designers notice of meeting by telephone.\n#Person1#: Is the room ready for the lecture now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have prepa... |
train_2568 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Cindy to pick #Person1# up some take-out. | [
"#Person1#: Cindy! Are you getting take-out?\n#Person2#: Yeah, do you want something?\n#Person1#: Yeah, thanks. Could you pick me up a chicken salad sandwich, an order of fries, and a large diet coke?\n#Person2#: No problem. Do you have any cash on you? I don't think I have enough."
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train_2569 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes back two hours later than curfew. His mom is angry and tells #Person1# no allowance and no TV for a week. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know what time it is?\n#Person2#: Um. Ten?\n#Person1#: Get in this door young man. It's midnight, you are two hours past curfew.\n#Person2#: I know, but it wasn't my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldn't leave the party!\n#Person1#: I don't care! You are groun... |
train_2570 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# likes that lovely tapestry. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy the linen one to decorate their room. | [
"#Person1#: What a lovely tapestry! Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room?\n#Person2#: I think we can have a try.\n#Person1#: Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art, an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.\n#Person2#: I see. Is this th... |
train_2571 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# doesn't know where the bus is going. Then #Person1# and #Person2# find they're in the wrong direction. | [
"#Person1#: Do you even know where this bus is supposed to go?\n#Person2#: It should take us all the way up to Altadena.\n#Person1#: Don't you know?\n#Person2#: I'm not positive if it does or not.\n#Person1#: Is this the right bus, or not?\n#Person2#: I have never been on this bus, but I'm sure it's the right one.\... |
train_2572 | Summarize the following conversation. | Cathy tells #Person1# when the visitors from India are coming and how many are coming. Then #Person1# and Cathy discuss the plan of how to receive them. | [
"#Person1#: Now Cathy, do you know when the visitors from India are coming?\n#Person2#: We offer them three choices: the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May, and choose the earliest one which is good actually with exams coming up in May.\n#Person1#: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say... |
train_2573 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is looking around in the store and #Person1# recommends #Person2# with several items, including a ring, a CD player and a genuine leather jacket. #Person2# drives a hard bargain and finally buys the records. | [
"#Person1#: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?\n#Person2#: Uh, I'm just looking.\n#Person1#: Well, how about a ring for someone special?\n#Person2#: There IS no one special.\n#Person1#: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only.\n#Person2#: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle ... |
train_2574 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip to Egypt. #Person2# describes Cairo and Luxor where #Person2# did some sightseeing and bought a gold necklace. | [
"#Person1#: How did you like Egypt?\n#Person2#: Oh, perfect. It's one of the most interesting places I've ever seen.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: Well, we spent most of the time in Cairo and Luxor.\n#Person1#: What's there to see in Cairo?\n#Person2#: Well, not all that much, in fact, but there is the ... |
train_2575 | Summarize the following conversation. | Dr. Stone shares with #Person1# how he became an expert on smell, some interesting information about smells and the favorite smell. | [
"#Person1#: Dr. Stone, how did you become an expert on smell?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't intend to in the first place. But when I was in university, there was a course on senses. The other senses seem to be more concrete somehow, but smell is so personal. I found it extremely interesting.\n#Person1#: Do you have an... |
train_2576 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a table and gives her a menu. | [
"#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. \n#Person1#: Will this table be all right? \n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible. \n#Person1#: Certainly. How about this one? \n#Person2#: This will be fine, thanks. \n#Person1#: ( Handing her a menu) Your w... |
train_2577 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to be late for the meeting and they decide to take the taxi. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, no. We're going to be late for the meeting. \n#Person2#: No. We'll get a cab. It's faster than taking the bus or the subway. \n#Person1#: Oh, good. How much will it cost? \n#Person2#: Well, cabs are more expensive than the bus or the subway. It'll probably cost around six dollars. Taxi! ! ! \n#Perso... |
train_2578 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is in one music club and introduces to #Person1# the benefits of joining a music club. | [
"#Person1#: Have you ever joined one of those music clubs? \n#Person2#: Yes, in fact, I'm in one right now. It's called BMG. \n#Person1#: Is it really worth it? I mean after you buy the CDs that you have to buy to be in the club. \n#Person2#: I really like it. But I'm also really into music. I would spend much more... |
train_2579 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# says Leo and the young woman are dating each other, which surprises #Person1#. They think it must have been love at first sight. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman. \n#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other. \n#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle! \n#Person2#: Well, you can bet this ... |
train_2580 | Summarize the following conversation. | Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner to celebrate the anniversary and #Person1# sends her a diamond brooch as a present. | [
"#Person1#: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion? \n#Person2#: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you? \n#Person1#: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box. \n#Person2#: What... |
train_2581 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# have a quick talk about their recent development. | [
"#Person1#: Hi! How are you going? \n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning? \n#Person1#: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time. \n#Person2#: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday. \n#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself? \n#Person2#: Very much. New York is such a ... |
train_2582 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# usually has a birthday party prepared by #Person2#'s parents. #Person1# tells #Person2# the story of the song 'Happy Birthday'. | [
"#Person1#: When is your birthday? \n#Person2#: August 1st. \n#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party? \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me. \n#Person1#: What would you do at the party? \n#Person2#: We sing' Happy Birthday' at the party and have birthday cakes. \n#Person1#: Do you know ... |
train_2583 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# calls to ask the position of an HR manager. After a brief introduction to #Person1#, #Person2# proposes to have a formal interview. | [
"#Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it? \n#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager. \n#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a E... |
train_2584 | Summarize the following conversation. | George helps #Person2# to order the meal and will come back with #Person2#'s drink and salad. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes? \n#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn. \n#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup. \n... |
train_2585 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport. After arriving on time, #Person2# asks #Person1# to keep the change and give #Person2# a receipt. | [
"#Person1#: Where is that? \n#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please. \n#Person1#: (while driving)Are you in a hurry? \n#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 00. \n#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour. \n#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time. \n#... |
train_2586 | Summarize the following conversation. | Rose tells #Person1# that she wants to be a computer programmer after graduation because she wants to make more money. | [
"#Person1#: What will you do after graduation, Rose?\n#Person2#: I'd like to be a computer programmer.\n#Person1#: A computer programmer. Why?\n#Person2#: I want to make more money. I see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they don't earn much.\n#Person1#: Ah, I see, but are you good at operating co... |
train_2587 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# reserved a room the day before yesterday. #Person1# helps her check in and asks her to fill in the details in the guest book. #Person2# then asks for a newspaper. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, how may I help you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Hello, I reserved a room here. The day before yesterday, are room for 2 from the thirteenth to the fifteenth.\n#Person1#: Ok, may I have your name?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's Jenny Green.\n#Person1#: Just one moment, please. Ah yes, here it is, I'll just... |
train_2588 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks #Person1# where the photocopier is. They introduce each other and talk about the company and the boss. | [
"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, today is my first day. Do you know where the photo copier is?\n#Person1#: Of course, I'll show you. My name is David. I'm the sales manager. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Me too. I'm working in the sales office. How long have you been working here?\n#Person1#: About 6 ye... |
train_2589 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jenny invites #Person1# to come to her birthday party. #Person1# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny, you look great today.\n#Person2#: Thanks. You know, I'm having a birthday party this weekend.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? That's wonderful.\n#Person2#: I'd be glad if you could come.\n#Person1#: I'd love to. When and where?\n#Person2#: 7:00 pm, Saturday night at my dormitory.\n#Person1#: Oh, I ca... |
train_2590 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# finds Sam look unhappy. Sam tells #Person1# he doesn't have enough customers. #Person1# suggests putting some advertisements online and Sam'll have a try. | [
"#Person1#: Sam, you look unhappy, what's going on?\n#Person2#: It's about my business.\n#Person1#: Why? What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: I don't have enough customers. I don't know what to do with it.\n#Person1#: Are you advertising?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've advertised with newspapers, magazines and billboards, but ... |
train_2591 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the origin of Thursday and Wednesday. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know why Thursday is called Thursday?\n#Person2#: Huh? What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: OK. Let me put my question this way. Do you know who Thor is?\n#Person2#: Thor? You mean the god in Norse mythology.\n#Person1#: Correct. So Thursday actually is Thor's day in memory of the god of Thund... |
train_2592 | Summarize the following conversation. | Susan is taking the friendship quiz but only got 8. Her Dad thinks she should get along with her friends more and call or visit them often. | [
"#Person1#: Dad, look at this friendship quiz.\n#Person2#: Why don't you try it? The first question, how often do you get in touch with your friends?\n#Person1#: Hmm... My friends aren't in the same secondary school as me, and I dislike ringing people up. I don't call my friends, even once a week.\n#Person2#: That ... |
train_2593 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mark calls target.com to ask about the gifts he bought. Angela tells him the orders were damaged and they're in the process of shipping Mark new items. | [
"#Person1#: Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela, and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?\n#Person2#: Mark Sanchez.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?\n#Person2#: It's mark889@gmail.com.\n#Person1#: Thank you, how may I help you today?\n#Pers... |
train_2594 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to go back into the classroom but #Person2# asks for another minute. | [
"#Person1#: OK. Come back into the classroom, class.\n#Person2#: Does the class start again, Ma'am?\n#Person1#: Yes, but to the heath, this break has last long enough.\n#Person2#: Oh, breaktime flies so fast.\n#Person1#: Come on, baby. It's time to class now.\n#Person2#: Ma'am, please. Another minute, could I?\n#Pe... |
train_2595 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack tells #Person1# he likes being single and he might look for a girlfriend after he has a good career. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Jack, we are having a party tonight, wanna coming enjoy us? You can bring your girlfriend, Tina.\n#Person2#: I don't have a girlfriend. I'm single.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's right. Well, there are going to be many beautiful girls at the party tonight, anyway.\n#Person2#: No, I like being single. I neve... |
train_2596 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave, but #Person1# can't give it to #Person2# because it's an unlisted number. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. This is the Directory Assistance. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Can you give me the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave?\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry. There is no listing under that name. Are you sure of the name?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m pretty sure.\n#Person1#: Do you have her address?\n#Person2#: Ye... |
train_2597 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Lisa are buying pasta and bread in a shopping market. | [
"#Person1#: Lisa, is there a milk section?\n#Person2#: No, there's no such section. The dairy section is where you'll find milk and cheese.\n#Person1#: What's Condiments?\n#Person2#: That's where you'll find things like salt and pepper.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Let's go to aisle 4 to pick up some pasta fo... |
train_2598 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are making a shopping list before they go to the supermarket, which includes sugar, bread, cooking oil, butter, milk, strawberry jam, ketchup, meat, fruit, vegetables, toothpaste, soap, ice cream, tuna, coke, eggs, cheese, and so on. | [
"#Person1#: What do we need to get from the supermarket?\n#Person2#: We need lots of things. I ' ll make a list. We need a bag of sugar, a loaf of bread and a crate of beer.\n#Person1#: A crate of beer? Why do we need that?\n#Person2#: Just joking. I would like to get a few bottles of beer though. We also need a li... |
train_2599 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that it was the office ergonomics that decided #Person2# to choose the company and #Person2# likes working for a company that invests in its staff. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome to the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.\n#Person2#: That's easy. It was your office ergonomics that decided me.\n#Person1#: You're kidding! Something as simple as that?\n#Person2#: Yes. It is very important to me. My mot... |
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