id
stringlengths
7
11
question
stringclasses
1 value
answer
stringlengths
31
1.04k
documents
listlengths
1
1
train_3200
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair very short in the Chinese style according to #Person2#'s demand. #Person2# thinks it's very good.
[ "#Person1#: Are you being served, sir?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want a haircut.\n#Person1#: Will you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?\n#Person2#: I want it short.\n#Person1#: But it's short already, sir.\n#Person2#: I mean very short, shorter than it is now.\n#Person1#: Shall I just trim it?\n#Pe...
train_3201
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s daughter is a wonderful student. #Person1# feels glad.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, it's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: I'm glad we're meeting today. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.\n#Person2#: I would like to talk to you about your daughter.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem?\n#Person2#: No, your daughter is great.\n#Person1#: That's great news.\n#Person2#: Your daughter is ...
train_3202
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the new system is still being tested and the operators have been trained on it.
[ "#Person1#: Is the new computerised stock system in operation?\n#Person2#: Not quite. The software engineers are testing it just now.\n#Person1#: Have all the operators been trained on it?\n#Person2#: Yes, most of them. We trained on a dummy system last month. A couple of people were away so we've organised two mor...
train_3203
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the patterns are good. #Person2# can give #Person1# a discount of 10%. #Person1# orders 900 dozen. #Person2# only has 600 dozen.
[ "#Person1#: I think these patterns are quite good. Can you give me a price indication of these?\n#Person2#: Of course, it's my pleasure. We'll quote you the lowest price prevailing.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. If your price is suitable, then we can make further discussion of contract.\n#Person2#: Here is our p...
train_3204
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# from Channel 5 News interviews #Person2#. #Person2# won't tell who #Person2# voted because it's personal.
[ "#Person1#: I'm from Channel 5 News.\n#Person2#: How's it going?\n#Person1#: I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.\n#Person2#: Ask away.\n#Person1#: First of all, did you vote today?\n#Person2#: I already voted.\n#Person1#: Who did you vote for?\n#Person2#: I'm not going to tell you.\n#Person1#: Why n...
train_3205
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls #Person1# about their PIN services according to a friend's suggestion. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will fit #Person2#'s needs for online shopping.
[ "#Person1#: IBA, how can I help?\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, hello. I'm calling to get some info about your PIN services. You see, my friend also has an account with you and also enjoys shopping on the Internet. She recommended I sign up for this service too.\n#Person1#: That was a wise decision, if I may say so. Our Pers...
train_3206
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# advises #Person1# to listen to BBC English programme more often to make progress.
[ "#Person1#: You're listening to BBC English programme, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, join us, will you?\n#Person1#: All right, but it is a bit too difficult for me to understand.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Listen to it more often, and you are sure to make progress. As the proverb goes, 'Where there is a will, there is...
train_3207
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests going dancing but #Person2# would like to listen to some music. #Person1# then suggests a club. #Person2# would love to try it.
[ "#Person1#: Here it is...Friday night. Do you want to go dancing?\n#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired. I had a pretty hard week. But how about going out to listen to some music?\n#Person1#: How about a little light jazz?\n#Person2#: Yeah. That sounds nice.\n#Person1#: What about the Club Blue Note?\n#Pe...
train_3208
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is not feeling very well. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has been overdoing studying and advises #Person2# to get plenty of sleep.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not feeling very well at the moment. I'm preparing for the exams and I've been staying up late studying these days. This morning I got up very early to do some work, and I fell on the floor. I came around after a few seconds.\n#Person1#: Mm. Hav...
train_3209
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns had a great time in Venezuela. It was cool. The hotels are excellent and not expensive. The staff is helpful and friendly. They suggest getting gold jewelry there.
[ "#Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. They said they had a great time.\n#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?\n#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.\n#Person1#: Uh. Did you ask how the hotel...
train_3210
Summarize the following conversation.
Stacy welcomes Mark Jones who just moved into their neighborhood from Springville. Mark had a moving company to help them and had a good trip here except that their cat disappeared. Mark tells Stacy he develops educational software for school and Stacy is a high school history teacher. Stacy invites Mark and his family...
[ "#Person1#: Hi.\n#Person2#: Oh, Hi.\n#Person1#: Are you new in the neighborhood?\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah.\n#Person1#: Welcome, welcome to the neighborhood.\n#Person2#: Oh.\n#Person1#: Hey, I'm Stacy. I live across the street.\n#Person2#: Oh, Hi, Stacy. I'm Mark. Mark Jones.\n#Person1#: Um. Looks like your moving. Do y...
train_3211
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# not to turn the dishwasher on.
[ "#Person1#: Don't turn the dishwasher on! The baby just fell asleep. I need a break! I'm exhausted from cooking soup and baking cookies all morning.\n#Person2#: Oh! I'll run it later, then. Let's sit outside and read while she sleeps." ]
train_3212
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to the Riverside Theater. #Person2# doesn't understand at first but then gives directions to #Person1# when #Person1# speaks French.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?\n#Person2#: Sorry I didn't earth what you said.\n#Person1#: Please show me where the Riverside Theater is.\n#Person2#: Can you speak French? I'm a foreigner here.\n#Person1#: Oh, wonderful! I come from Paris. Is there a Riverside Theater?\n#Person2#: OK...
train_3213
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the floods in the South are an act of God. #Person2# thinks they are also caused by humans.
[ "#Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God. \n#Person2#: Do you really think so? \n#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas? \n#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us. \n#Person1#: For example? \n#Person2#: We didn't pay attention...
train_3214
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to find a date. #Person2# advises personal ads on the Internet. #Person3# advises a chat room, a dating service, and a single's night at the bookstore. #Person1# thinks the latter two are good ideas.
[ "#Person1#: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do? \n#Person2#: What about looking through the personal ads on the Internet? That's how I met Steven. \n#Person1#: Actually, I've tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what you expect. \n#Person3#: Do you ofte...
train_3215
Summarize the following conversation.
Francis was stuck in a bad traffic jam and missed his morning meeting. His boss briefs him but was kind of unhappy with him.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today? \n#Person2#: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting. \n#Person1#: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important? \n#Person2#: It is ok. My bos...
train_3216
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thanks Mr. Macmillan for his advice. They say goodbye to each other.
[ "#Person1#: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner. \n#Person2#: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening. \n#Person1#: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads. \n#Person2#: Thanks for the ...
train_3217
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks women singers should look pretty but #Person1# thinks they are supposed to sing well.
[ "#Person1#: That woman is a very good singer.\n#Person2#: Yes, but she looks like a man.\n#Person1#: What difference does it make?\n#Person2#: Female singers are supposed to be pretty.\n#Person1#: Singers are supposed to sing well.\n#Person2#: They should look good, too.\n#Person1#: There are lots of ugly men singe...
train_3218
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# doesn't have a reservation. #Person1# tells #Person2# she needs to wait for 15 minutes. #Person2# can't wait so she asks #Person1# to check for her again. #Person1# finds her a table in the smoking section.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, I don't.\n#Person1#: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now.\n#Person2#: Well, can you tell me how long a wait do you think there will be?\n#Person1#: About 15 minutes I think. Is that OK for you?\n#Person2#: 15 minutes? That...
train_3219
Summarize the following conversation.
John Creamer wants to see Doctor Watson because he has some ringing in his ears. #Person1# schedules him at 4:30 this afternoon.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Doctor Watson's Office.\n#Person2#: Hello. My name is John Creamer and I'm hoping I could come in today to see the doctor.\n#Person1#: Are you a patient of Doctor Watson?\n#Person2#: Well, no, I'm in town at a conference and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested that I call ...
train_3220
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to go traveling to Hawaii by sea with #Person1#'s sister. #Person2# suggests going online to find a good deal.
[ "#Person1#: I want to go traveling to Hawaii.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun. How do you want to go?\n#Person1#: I want to go there by sea but I have no idea how much it will cost.\n#Person2#: I think it depends on the season.\n#Person1#: Well, of course. I want to go when the weather is nice.\n#Person2#: Are you...
train_3221
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# cannot start #Person2#'s car and #Person1# gives some possible reasons.
[ "#Person1#: Dear, can you drive me to the clinic?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I don't know what's the matter with it.\n#Person1#: Could it be the battery?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think it could be. I checked the battery two days ago.It must be other problem...
train_3222
Summarize the following conversation.
May and Danny talk about the historical relics in the Hall of Ancient China.
[ "#Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?\n#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!\n#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?\n#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.\n#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?\n#Person2#: No, there isn't...
train_3223
Summarize the following conversation.
Peter Anderson interviews Jason Smith. Jason does not have any experience in international business but he introduces his other advantages for this job.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. My name's Jason Smith.\n#Person2#: Ah, good morning, Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you. I'm Peter Anderson from Personnel. Do sit down.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Now, have you brought your curriculum vitae with you?\n#Person1#: Oh, my CV. Yes, here it s. There are three copies...
train_3224
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to get a tattoo but #Person2# suggests #Person1# reconsider it because it hurts a lot and a tattoo is hard to be removed.
[ "#Person1#: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.\n#Person2#: Really? Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.\n#Person2#: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only...
train_3225
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# still thinks about #Person1#'s coworker's love life when visiting a museum but John thinks they should focus on the paintings.
[ "#Person1#: I know I'm a blabbermouth, but what do you think she should do, John?\n#Person2#: Honey, we're in the museum now. We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life. We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso!\n#Person1#: I know! But it's really important to her! Her whole life could be ruined ...
train_3226
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks it important to improve English and will take an English course with #Person1#. They will have dinner and practice English together.
[ "#Person1#: I've been thinking of taking I've been thinking of taking a Crazy English course. Do you think it's a good idea\n#Person2#: Sure! You should do anything you can to improve your English.\n#Person1#: Really? Do you think English is that important?\n#Person2#: Of course it is. In fact, I'll even take the c...
train_3227
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# to apply for a passport.
[ "#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need a passport.\n#Person1#: You can apply for one here.\n#Person2#: When can I do that?\n#Person1#: If you like, you can apply right now.\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need you to complete this application.\n#Person2#: What else do I have...
train_3228
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to go shopping with #Person2# but #Person2# hasn't finished reading fashion magazines.
[ "#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet.\n#Person1#: What research?\n#Person2#: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends?\n#Person1#: But they're just ads. . .\n#Person2#: Duh. . . That's the point. The peo...
train_3229
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# where to park the automobile and some parking rules needing attention.
[ "#Person1#: Can you tell me where I can park?\n#Person2#: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?\n#Person1#: I drive an automobile.\n#Person2#: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those spots.\n#Person2#: Well, ...
train_3230
Summarize the following conversation.
Steven asks Bill about Bill's plan for Christmas and invites him to a party. Bill would like to join.
[ "#Person1#: Merry Christmas, Bill!\n#Person2#: Merry Christmas. Steven!\n#Person1#: What do you want to do to celebrate Christmas?\n#Person2#: I'll have supper with my girlfriend and go shopping. What about you?\n#Person1#: I'll go to church first and then go to a Christmas party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#...
train_3231
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom and Daniel are on duty and they have to finish their work before their teacher and classmates come.
[ "#Person1#: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.\n#Person2#: How about yourself?\n#Person1#: I'm going to sweep the floor first.\n#Person2#: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the of the blackboard.\n#Person1#: ...
train_3232
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# the place, the fees, the opening time, and the trainer of the gym in the hotel.
[ "#Person1#: Hello! Do you have a place where I can exercise?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. We have a fine exercise facility.\n#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that. Now, would you tell me where it is?\n#Person2#: You're actually standing above it. Just take the elevator or stairs down one level.\n#Person1#: Is the hotel going ...
train_3233
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the Forbidden City.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to the Forbidden City?\n#Person2#: Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection. It'll be right there.\n#Person1#: Is it far?\n#Person2#: No, it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot.\n#Person1#: Thank you." ]
train_3234
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# chooses to dance while #Person1# chooses to rap.
[ "#Person1#: Now that we know what kind of music we will play, we have to decide what each of us will do.\n#Person2#: Well, I love hip hop dancing, so I should probably dance. Do you know how to rap?\n#Person1#: Oh yeah! I'm a great rapper. And I know all the Vanilla Ice lyrics by heart.\n#Person2#: Excellent. I'll ...
train_3235
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to break #Person1#'s promise of playing chess with #Person2# this afternoon to practice baseball to join a team. #Person2# agrees if #Person1# gives the best game to #Person2# tonight.
[ "#Person1#: I'm going to the park to play baseball with the guys.\n#Person2#: But you promised to play chess with me this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but that was before the guys ask me to join the team.\n#Person2#: So what?\n#Person1#: You know how much I want to be on the team, and now there is an opening for me...
train_3236
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will help Ms. Dawson double-check the documents that will be sent to Vietnam via L/C.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome to the International Business Department. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm Ms. Dawson from Lexington Software. I need to send these documents to Vietnam via L / C.\n#Person1#: No problem, I can do that for you right now. Have you checked the documents?\n#Person2#: I have, but I have ne...
train_3237
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# will buy #Person1# the new cereal if the store has.
[ "#Person1#: This is the last of the milk.\n#Person2#: I know. I intent to go to the store today.\n#Person1#: Would you get some that new cereal we saw advertise on TV.\n#Person2#: Which one?\n#Person1#: You know. The one with the silly art about how advisements have jump up and down.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean kikois...
train_3238
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# how to travel by air.
[ "#Person1#: How can I travel by air?\n#Person2#: Have you traveled by air before?\n#Person1#: No, this is the first time.\n#Person2#: Let me tell you. First you must buy a ticket.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know.\n#Person2#: Then you must go to the airport.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: Not Yet. Listen to me. Don't ...
train_3239
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the games they like. #Person2# prefers the crossword puzzles while #Person2# likes playing darts. #Person1# also says #Person1#'s family used to play some games together but #Person1# doesn't like those games. #Person2#'s family enjoys playing card games.
[ "#Person1#: what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.\n#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?\n#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?\n#Per...
train_3240
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# negotiate over the details of their trade, including the discount, the insurance fees, the transport fee, etc. They reach an agreement at the end.
[ "#Person1#: I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both. I've thought through a lot of these details, and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Let's get start. What kinds of things do you have in mind? ...
train_3241
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# comes to help #Person1#'s daughter and #Person2# with their new home. #Person2# serves #Person2# a cup of tea and #Person1# will help with the chores.
[ "#Person1#: it's so great to be here! I'm so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!\n#Person2#: we're glad that you're here. Would you like a tour of the house?\n#Person1#: that'd be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?\n#Person2#: sure, I'll just go put the kettle on. Why don't you have a s...
train_3242
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to prepare an instruction book with a detailed introduction of their products and the meeting agenda to welcome a potential partner.
[ "#Person1#: Madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner. So, I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products. This int...
train_3243
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# appreciates Mr. Miller's work done on Mr. Miller's house.
[ "#Person1#: I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house. Mr. Miller, How long have you been working on it?\n#Person2#: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I've been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay wor...
train_3244
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is buying fruits in #Person2#'s shop.
[ "#Person1#: I'm in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I'm so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each.\n#Person2#: I hope that they're as good as they look." ]
train_3245
Summarize the following conversation.
The winter in #Person2#'s country is cold while it's warm all year round in #Person1#'s country.
[ "#Person1#: How is the weather today?\n#Person2#: It's very cold and wet.\n#Person1#: Are the winters like this every year in this place?\n#Person2#: Pretty much. But it was a little colder last year.\n#Person1#: Now I know why people here have thick clothes on.\n#Person2#: What is the weather like in winter in you...
train_3246
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# to book a round-trip air ticket from Montreal to Toronto.
[ "#Person1#: Eastern Airlines Agency. Good Morning.\n#Person2#: Good Morning. I want to book a round-trip ticket.\n#Person1#: Where are you flying from, and what's your destination, sir?\n#Person2#: From Montreal to Toronto.\n#Person1#: What day do you want to fly?\n#Person2#: I want to leave on Monday the 24th and ...
train_3247
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# orders some fast food and drinks to take out with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Can I order take-out here?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What would you like?\n#Person1#: I want a hamburger, a medium French fries, a Big Mac meal, and a double cheeseburger, please.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: And a 6-piece chicken nuggets.\n#Person2#: What kind of drink would you like?\n#Person1#:...
train_3248
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Martin gets a pain in his leg and goes to #Person1# with his local doctor's report. #Person1# suggests a few tests in order to find the reason.
[ "#Person1#: Now,Mr. Martin. I've just read your own doctor's report. So you haven't been feeling very well lately, is that right?\n#Person2#: It's... it's my leg, doctor. My right leg. I keep getting a strange pain in it.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me what the pain is like?\n#Person2#: It's like... like boiling wat...
train_3249
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a gift for his brother and #Person1#'ll take a folding toothbrush.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.\n#Person1#: Is he going by ship or plane?\n#Person2#: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?\n#Person1#: What about this tie? It...
train_3250
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# cannot find the place of the repairman suggested by #Person1# and #Person1# finds that #Person1# told #Person2# the wrong way.
[ "#Person1#: Do you want your television repaired?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not by the man you suggested.\n#Person1#: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.\n#Person2#: That may be, but I couldn't find the place.\n#Person1#: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right a...
train_3251
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# gives #Person2# a job interview, asking about #Person2#'s past working experience, computer skills, and English competence. #Person2# inquires about the detailed job responsibilities. #Person2# is satisfied with the proposed salary and will get the decision by early July.
[ "#Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience. \n#Person2#: I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress env...
train_3252
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders two super-size value meals.
[ "#Person1#: Can I take your order? \n#Person2#: I'll take two value meals. \n#Person1#: What kind of drink do you want with those meals? \n#Person2#: One Coca Cola and the other a Sprite, please. \n#Person1#: You can super-size your meals for only three dollars extra. \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like that, then. \n#Perso...
train_3253
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# persuades #Person2# not to kill #Person2#'s cat as it ate #Person2#'s fish.
[ "#Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you? \n#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it. \n#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then? \n#Person2#: I'll beat him. \n#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it." ]
train_3254
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# eat many dumplings. #Person1# is trying to give #Person3# a tip but both #Person2# and #Person3# don't understand #Person2#'s word 'keep the change'.
[ "#Person1#: I'm absolutely stuffed. I don't think I've ever eaten so much at one sitting. \n#Person2#: same here. How did we manage to eat seven jin of dumplings? \n#Person1#: well, I had five of them. the bill, please. \n#Person3#: that will be 71 yuan. \n#Person2#: here's 80. keep the change. \n#Person3#: I'm sor...
train_3255
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# brings some flowers when coming to #Person1#'s housewarming party. #Person1# did all the designs of #Person1#'s new house and seems to be proud of it.
[ "#Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you. \n#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting. \n#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet. \n#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I ho...
train_3256
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has just bought a Spanish style house at a good price and #Person2# will buy a house before #Person2#'s wedding.
[ "#Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs. \n#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market. \n#Person1#: What kind of house is it? \n#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style. \n#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses. \n#Person2#: And it's a b...
train_3257
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# describes the weather of summer, autumn, and winter in Beijing and #Person1# talks about how the weather is like in Washington.
[ "#Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful! \n#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know. \n#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away. \n#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year? \n#Person1#: Autumn is also v...
train_3258
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom and Sam had roast beef and potatoes for lunch and those are exactly what Karen prepares for their dinner.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Karen! Where's Tom? \n#Person2#: He's upstairs. He's having a bath. Tom! \n#Person3#: Yes? \n#Person2#: Sam's here. \n#Person3#: I'm nearly ready. Hello, Sam. Have a cigarette. \n#Person1#: No thanks, Tom. \n#Person3#: Have a glass of whisky then. \n#Person1#: OK. Thanks. \n#Person3#: Is dinner read...
train_3259
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# likes jazz while Tom likes rock music.
[ "#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom? \n#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you? \n#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wynton Marsalis. \n#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano? \n#Person1#: No, he doesn't ! ! ! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like? \n#Person2#: I like rock a lot....
train_3260
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# express their love to each other with sensational words.
[ "#Person1#: Can you believe me? \n#Person2#: Sure. \n#Person1#: Please count on my love. \n#Person2#: I will. \n#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time. \n#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry. \n#Pe...
train_3261
Summarize the following conversation.
Peter has just moved into a new house and comes to greet his new neighbor, Miss James. He asks Miss James the best place to jog and the tips for jogging there.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door.\n#Person2#: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here.\n#Person1#: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogg...
train_3262
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# becomes interested in mah-jong and #Person1# thinks it is hard to shut this hobby off.
[ "#Person1#: Do you have anything particular on this evening?\n#Person2#: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.\n#Person1#: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?\n#Person2#: With pleasure.\n#Person1#: You are not so eager about majang before.\n#Person2#: That's because I didn...
train_3263
Summarize the following conversation.
Catherine and John meet each other for the first time before their class begins. They talk about the weather, their majors, and the interesting places in the city.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, my name is Catherine.\n#Person2#: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Do you know what this professor is like?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. This is my first year.\n#Person1#: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm from San Francisco.\n#Person1#: I've been there a few...
train_3264
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# choose a midnight plane because it is cheap and they think they have enough time to catch the flight.
[ "#Person1#: Have you booked the train tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10.\n#Person1#: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris?\n#Person2#: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we l...
train_3265
Summarize the following conversation.
The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly.
[ "#Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.\n#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?\n#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.\n#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about...
train_3266
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks Isaac to check the dripping shower but Isaac doesn't think he can handle it.
[ "#Person1#: Isaac, something's wrong with the shower. It can't be turned off completely. It keeps dripping.\n#Person2#: Yeah, maybe the shower head needs replacing.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's probably just a washer or something that needs to be replaced. Can you take a look at it?\n#Person2#: Me? I'm not a repairman. I d...
train_3267
Summarize the following conversation.
John tells #Person1# that he doesn't like the city life because of noisy sounds and traffic.
[ "#Person1#: What do you do in the evening, John?\n#Person2#: I go to the school Theatre club every Tuesday evening. The rest of the week I usually stay home. I don't like the city very much.\n#Person1#: Why don't you like the city?\n#Person2#: Before I moved here, I lived in a village. I knew all the people in my n...
train_3268
Summarize the following conversation.
Rose invites Jack to go to a movie after a western dinner this Friday. Jack agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.\n#Person2#: Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun.\n#Person1#: O...
train_3269
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the washer and dryer. #Person1# thanks for that.
[ "#Person1#: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: I need help turning them on.\n#Person2#: You need change.\n#Person1#: The machines take change?\n#Person2#: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.\n#Person1#: Where do i put ...
train_3270
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to borrow the magazine from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses and can lend some back numbers.
[ "#Person1#: Can I borrow this magazine from you? It's really interesting and I can't put it down.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, but I can't lend it to you now, for I haven't finished reading it. If you don't mind, I can lend you some back numbers to you.\n#Person1#: That would be very kind of you. By the way, is it a mon...
train_3271
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# teaches #Person2# to serve himself in a cafeteria. Then #Person2# needs to tell the man behind the counter what #Person2# wants.
[ "#Person1#: Food is less expensive in a cafeteria, because you serve yourself.\n#Person2#: How to do it?\n#Person1#: Just pick up a tray, then put a knife, a fork, a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line.\n#Person2#: How long will it take to reach the buffet?\n#Person1#: Not long, because people rush...
train_3272
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks they'll arrive in time, but #Person1# thinks they need to hurry because it'll be the rush hour soon during the weekend.
[ "#Person1#: How far do we have to go?\n#Person2#: About 50 miles.\n#Person1#: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I ' m sure we ' ll make it.\n#Person2#: No, but we ' Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.\n#Person1#: Don ' t worry. There ' s plenty of time yet.\n#Person2#: But it ' s ...
train_3273
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary is visiting Johnson's family. Mr. Johnson asks Mary to tell Cindy to come downstairs.
[ "#Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?\n#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.\n#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?\n#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.\n#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.\n#Person1#: Okay, Tom.\n#Person2#: Where's Cindy?\n#Person1#: She's...
train_3274
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# runs fast to burn up more calories. #Person2# tells #Person1# to burn up #Person1#'s fat, #Person1# must run slowly for a longer time.
[ "#Person1#: Come on, you are left behind!\n#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You are running too fast, honey.\n#Person1#: You just need more exercise.\n#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing!\n#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.\n#Person2#: But running so fast i...
train_3275
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about reports from Asian branch offices. #Person2# thinks it's hard to tell the trends from the preliminary figures because the branches are located in different countries.
[ "#Person1#: What's the deal with the Asia area sales? Did you have a chance to look at any other reports that came in from the branch offices?\n#Person2#: We got numbers back from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Tokyo, we're waiting on Bangkok and Kula Lumpur.\n#Person1#: What do the prelim...
train_3276
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# says the FDA imposes more rigid and complicated regulations on the import of food products to the United States. #Person2# thinks the overly strict regulations restrict imports. The Ma Ling Labels cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import. Thus #Person1# suggests quoting on a CIF basis for deli...
[ "#Person1#: I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem.\n#Person2#: I should say it is something we have never come across before.\n#Person1#: The Federal Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA as we call it for short, imposes a whole set of regulations on the import ...
train_3277
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to the tailgate party. #Person2# will make and bring a potato salad to the party.
[ "#Person1#: We're having a tailgate party I before the game. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: Okay. But what is a tailgate party?\n#Person1#: Someone brings a truck to the game and we have a barbecue right there in the parking lot out of the back of the truck!\n#Person2#: How fun! Can I bring something?\n#Per...
train_3278
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# advises going to the concert by bike in case of being stuck in traffic. #Person2# agrees and #Person1# suggests a round helmet may be better for #Person2#. Then #Person1# praises #Person2#'s new bicycle and will help #Person2# to fix the brakes and saddle.
[ "#Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?\n#Person2#: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?\n#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.\n#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet...
train_3279
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# liked the max oreo exhibition and they disagree with the art critic's comments. #Person1# likes landscapes and still life, while prefers abstract paintings. Both of them think the colors appear richer in the paintings. #Person2# also recommends calligraphy.
[ "#Person1#: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.\n#Person2#: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?\n#Person1#: I liked it. I didn't think his works were m...
train_3280
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that low-income groups have a higher percentage of overweight people than higher-income families because the low-income groups eat more junk food according to the survey. Besides, many people overweight because they do not exercise.
[ "#Person1#: Why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?\n#Person2#: Well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.\n#Person1#: What are they?\n#Person2#: One study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher incom...
train_3281
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s wife gave birth to a girl. #Person2# thinks it's so hard to take care of the newborn after work and #Person1# comforts #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: Did your wife give birth yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah. She's a healthy beautiful girl.\n#Person1#: Congratulations. How is your wife doing?\n#Person2#: She is tired, but getting a lot of rest now.\n#Person1#: That's good to hear.\n#Person2#: I'm just glad there were no complications.\n#Person1#: If your wife a...
train_3282
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# convinces #Person1#'s mom to buy the shoes.
[ "#Person1#: All right. But these are black and I don't like black shoes. They're dull.\n#Person2#: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink's for girls.\n#Person1#: Then why are you wearing black shoes?\n#Person2#: Because. . . oh, all right. You win. Let's pay for them and go.\n#Person1#: Hey, thanks, mum." ]
train_3283
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to the beauty parlor. #Person1# suggests pedicures, manicures, and trying a Thai massage to relieve stress. #Person2# thinks the Thai massage sounds painful.
[ "#Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?\n#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?\n#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.\n#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's suppo...
train_3284
Summarize the following conversation.
Allen invites Cathy to the concert and will pick Cathy at 6:30.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?\n#Person2#: Yes, is that you, Allen?\n#Person1#: Yes, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Not bad.\n#Person1#: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Then I'll pick you up at six ...
train_3285
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed school because #Person2# had a stomachache.
[ "#Person1#: What reason do you have for missing school?\n#Person2#: I was sick.\n#Person1#: How were you sick?\n#Person2#: I had a stomachache.\n#Person1#: Did it get any better?\n#Person2#: I'm still feeling under the weather.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything for your stomach?\n#Person2#: I took something earli...
train_3286
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of #Person1#'s factory over other plastics ones, but #Person1# cannot answer #Person2#'s question about the cost.
[ "#Person1#: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?\n#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?...
train_3287
Summarize the following conversation.
Mark tells the reason why he was late after #Person1# promises #Person1# won't be angry.
[ "#Person1#: Mark, you are not telling me the truth. Now why?\n#Person2#: Promise you are not going to be angry?\n#Person1#: Yes, all right. So why? Go on then. Say it. Oh, really, Mark. I promise I'm not going to be angry. Now why were you late?\n#Person2#: I forgot.\n#Person1#: You forgot? You. . .\n#Person2#: Ah,...
train_3288
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is studying at Beijing University. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s major, the courses #Person2# has learned, the favorite course and the minor subject.
[ "#Person1#: Where are you studying and what's your major?\n#Person2#: I am studying at Beijing University. I major in Civil Law.\n#Person1#: Why did you choose Beijing University?\n#Person2#: Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students.\n#Person1#: What cour...
train_3289
Summarize the following conversation.
Lisa tells #Person1# she expects her daughter to do in the house. #Person1# promises to keep the room clean too.
[ "#Person1#: Lisa, are there family rules in this house?\n#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Setting the table and doing the dishes.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else?\n#Person2#: I also expect Cindy to tidy up h...
train_3290
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the bungee in Beijing is not exciting enough and introduces to #Person2# the highest bungee spot in the world and the origins of bungee.
[ "#Person1#: I saw on TV that there is an entertainment item, bungee in Beijing Longtanhu Park. Except that the height is not exiting enough.\n#Person2#: You say how high can be exciting?\n#Person1#: The highest bungee spot in the world is located in Mount Kikicama, South Africa, which is 216 meters high. A cable ca...
train_3291
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s internet hasn't been able to connect to a webpage for a few days. #Person2# will send someone to fix it.
[ "#Person1#: I need to get my internet fixed.\n#Person2#: What's the problem with your internet?\n#Person1#: It won't connect.\n#Person2#: How long has this been happening?\n#Person1#: This problem has been happening for a few days now.\n#Person2#: The internet doesn't come up at all?\n#Person1#: It just won't conne...
train_3292
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# says #Person1# is in the opposite direction to the City Hall.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?\n#Person2#: The Queen Street, I guess.\n#Person1#: So is it the right way to the City Hall?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction." ]
train_3293
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# gives #Person2# their inquiry list. #Person2# will give #Person1# their firm offer tomorrow and agrees to make the prices CIF including five percent.
[ "#Person1#: We're interested in your Drawn Works. What about the supply position?\n#Person2#: For most of the articles in the catalog, we have good supply.\n#Person1#: Here's our inquiry list. You'll find the required items, specifications and quantities all there.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll look into it and let you ...
train_3294
Summarize the following conversation.
Ms. Green wants to book a ticket to Shanghai and fly economy class. #Person2# helps her book a one-way ticket for September 3rd. Ms. Green will pay by charge card.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.\n#Person2#: When would you like to fly?\n#Person1#: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?\n#Person1#: That will be OK.\n#Pers...
train_3295
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wakes Michael up and requires they should speak only English from now on. #Person1# encourages Michael.
[ "#Person1#: Michael, it is time to wake up.\n#Person2#: Huh?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.\n#Person2#: Okay, mom.\n#Person1#: Right. That's good.\n#Person2#: It will be hard at first, but I think I can d...
train_3296
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# thinks tiny televisions are an expanding market and Japan now is dominating the market since the appearance of the Watchman in 1982. #Person2# introduces its size and weight and the sales of this model far outnumbered projections. It is said that the production levels were ...
[ "#Person1#: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.\n#Person2#: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.\n#Person1#: Which countries are dominating the market?\n#Person2#: At the moment it's Japan, prin...
train_3297
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# makes an excuse for being late that the eight-thirty train was canceled. Mrs. Miller sees through #Person1#'s lie and is very angry.
[ "#Person1#: And what time do you call this then?\n#Person2#: look, I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller...\n#Person1#: Ten o'clock is a fine time to roll into work, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but...\n#Person1#: A bit late! Listen to that! A bit late, he says.\n#Person2#: Please, Mrs. Miller, my train...\n#...
train_3298
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Wilson tells #Person1# what he witnessed during the accident.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Wilson, you said you saw the bus crash into the truck. Do you know what caused the accident?\n#Person2#: I saw a boy riding his bicycle in the street. The bus driver tried to avoid biting him. He made a sudden turn and lost control the bus." ]
train_3299
Summarize the following conversation.
Chris invites Linda to the party and gives her the address. Linda will be there on time.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.\n#Person2#: Hi, Chris.\n#Person1#: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?\n#Person2#: I'd love to. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Here's my new address.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Church St...