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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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... |
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