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train_4100
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to pay the electricity bill. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do it via ATMs and simply follow the instructions.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Bill payment, please. I'd like to pay my electricity bill. I heard there's a new way ; I'm sick and tired of all this queuing!\n#Person1#: Now, you can do it via our Atms. It's convenient and easy to use. And we have 4 machines in this branch, so the...
train_4101
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# serves #Person2# to order a hamburger without mustard and a sprite with ice.
[ "#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a hamburger, please.\n#Person1#: Do you want it with everything?\n#Person2#: No. Don't put mustard in it.\n#Person1#: All right. You have a hamburger without mustard. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Sprite with ice, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: T...
train_4102
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells the doctor that #Person2# has a sore throat and backaches. The doctor takes #Person2#'s temperature and will give #Person2# a prescription.
[ "#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?\n#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.\n#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?\n#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.\n#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?\n#Person2#: It began the night before last.\n#Person1#: You ha...
train_4103
Summarize the following conversation.
David thinks the article is advertising for housing developers. #Person2# suggests taking a look.
[ "#Person1#: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don't think the houses for sale are half that good.\n#Person2#: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren't we? Just a trip to look at the place won't cist us much." ]
train_4104
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# and #Person1# are watching the kids playing baseball and encourage Jimmy during the game. #Person2# thinks it's hard for Jimmy to get a hit off the player who is only 12 years old but already a professional baseball player.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, I think Jimmy is coming up next! Jeez, he looks so small out there.\n#Person2#: He is going to need to do some serious praying if he wants to get a hit off that player. That kid is only 12 years old, but he looks like he is already a professional baseball player!\n#Person1#: Yeah... oh, no! Strike t...
train_4105
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# advises #Person1# to walk to Tuner's Street because the bus doesn't come very often and #Person1# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this road to Tuner's Street?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Is it very far from here?\n#Person2#: No, not very far. About an hour's walk.\n#Person1#: Are there any buses going there?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, but the buses don't come very often. Only about 4 times a day.\n#Person1#: When does the...
train_4106
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the museum but #Person2# has other important thing.
[ "#Person1#: I am going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to come with me?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday, and I won't miss it for anything." ]
train_4107
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Jack and his wife to have dinner in #Person1#'s house tomorrow evening.
[ "#Person1#: Jack, would you like to come to my house with your wife for dinner at six tomorrow evening?\n#Person2#: We would like to. Who else will be there?\n#Person1#: Well, I also invite the White's.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I enjoy making friends, chatting with others. I always stay at home and feel bored...
train_4108
Summarize the following conversation.
Lawrence Clark calls 911 and tells that a student fell down and fainted. Lawrence informs #Person1# of his location and his name and an ambulance is on its way.
[ "#Person1#: 911.\n#Person2#: Help. I need some help!\n#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me what is happening?\n#Person2#: I'm at the university and a student of mine suddenly fell down, knocked her head on the step, and fainted right at this very moment.\n#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me exactly where you are?\n#...
train_4109
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# burned #Person2#'s finger when preparing the beef, and #Person1# puts some ice on #Person2#'s finger.
[ "#Person1#: Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.\n#Person2#: So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute ... ow!\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Oh, my finger, I burned my finger!\n#Person1#: Oh, wait, I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.\n#Person2#: O...
train_4110
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to mail the letter to the U.S and #Person2# tells her that it takes four or five days. Then #Person1# asks for a post office box.
[ "#Person1#: I want to mail this letter overseas.\n#Person2#: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.\n#Person1#: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?\n#Person2#: It all depends. It usually takes four or fiv...
train_4111
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to use the computer and they look at the menu first.
[ "#Person1#: Would you please teach me how to use the computer? \n#Person2#: Sure , let's take a look at the menu first. \n#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer? \n#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better . \n#Person1#: What sho...
train_4112
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Francis talk about the time they spend online everyday doing personal things during working hours, and #Person1# thinks they are lucky.
[ "#Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you? \n#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have ...
train_4113
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# think of how things change if they had done some choices differently. #Person2# finds everything happens for a reason and #Person1# has no regrets.
[ "#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think? \n#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently. \n#Person1#: For e...
train_4114
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# just email with the man. Then #Person2# recalls the day they met. Because they chatted about nothing personal, #Person2# thinks it'll be easy to stop seeing him.
[ "#Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, 'cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you. \n#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting... \n#Person1#: Out of hand. \n#Person2#: Confusing. But not...
train_4115
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the contents in the pages.
[ "#Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . . \n#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns! \n#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . . \n#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples! \n#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . . \n#Person2#: You ...
train_4116
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# finds #Person2# is often off sick and asks about #Person2#'s lifestyle. #Person1# advises #Person2# to drink more water and swim more.
[ "#Person1#: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick.\n#Person2#: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things.\n#Person1#: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke?\n#Person2#: I don't smoke.\n#Person1#: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables?\n#Person2#: Not real...
train_4117
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will go to Beijing to look for a job tomorrow morning. #Person1# is willing to give #Person2# a ride, but #Person2# refuses.
[ "#Person1#: Where are you going to look for your job?\n#Person2#: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.\n#Person1#: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.\n#Person1#: Then you'd better go b...
train_4118
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# found no suitable apartment and #Person1# tells #Person2# there's an apartment which is an upstairs and a corner unit and no pets are allowed. #Person2# thinks it's perfect and should rent it.
[ "#Person1#: I hate to look for an apartment again.\n#Person2#: Me too. We've been looking for one for 3 months, but none of them has suited us.\n#Person1#: Anyway, we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on Main Street. I'm sure you will agree with me this time.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, the manag...
train_4119
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that Fred was drunk and had a fight with his girlfriend, and then he drove straight into a drug store. Fortunately, no one was injured.
[ "#Person1#: Have you heard what Fred did last night?\n#Person2#: No. Not yet. What happened to him?\n#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight in the car with his girlfriend, while he got so mad at her that he drove his car straight into the front of a drug store.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#P...
train_4120
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is lucky today and the most important thing is that #Person2# plans to take part in a singing contest, and #Person1# bets #Person2# can win.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, you look excited. What happened?\n#Person2#: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.\n#Person1#: Great! You have a good ...
train_4121
Summarize the following conversation.
Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find her.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.\n#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.\n#Person1#: According to the paperwork...
train_4122
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s wife's boss again because he stayed late.
[ "#Person1#: How was your dinner party?\n#Person2#: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.\n#Person1#: That's nice.\n#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave.\n#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time?\n#Person2#: Until 2 o'...
train_4123
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# serves #Person2# to book a double room for one night and #Person2# pays $68 with his credit card.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, we need a room for the night. Have you got any rooms available?\n#Person1#: Yes. What do you like a single room or a double room?\n#Person2#: A double room.\n#Person1#: How many nights would you like to stay?\n#Person2#: We're only staying overnight....
train_4124
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to get his hair cut because as a lawyer, he has an interview today. He refuses #Person1#'s recommendation of today's special. Finally, #Person1# cut off too much and #Person2# feels so angry that he wants to find another place to have a decent haircut.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little.\n#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?\n#Person2#: Um... nah, nah.\n#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to ...
train_4125
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary doesn't feel well because it is her first time flying. Frank tells her there's an airsickness bag behind the seat.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm not feeling too well. I think I'm going to throw up.\n#Person2#: There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you.\n#Person1#: I must've missed it.\n#Person2#: Is this your first time flying?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm going to San Francisco.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a beautifu...
train_4126
Summarize the following conversation.
Kelly calls Mr. Chang to tell him the flight information and Mr. Chang will pick Kelly up at the airport.
[ "#Person1#: Hello! Is this Mr. Chang?\n#Person2#: Yes. Who is speaking?\n#Person1#: This is Kelly speaking. I am calling from London. How are you, Mr. Chang?\n#Person2#: Oh, Kelly, I couldn't recognize your voice. Well, I'm fine.\n#Person1#: Mr. Chang, I just want to tell you that we are leaving London for Beijing ...
train_4127
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls World Airline to book a plane ticket to London and #Person1# helps #Person2# to book.
[ "#Person1#: Thank your for calling World Airline. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to book a plane ticket to London.\n#Person1#: Round-trip or one-way?\n#Person2#: One-way.\n#Person1#: What date would you like to fly?\n#Person2#: Saturday, July 25.\n#Person1#: How many people will be traveling?\n#Person2#:...
train_4128
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why #Person2# spends little on handset charge and introduces the advantages of call transfer.
[ "#Person1#: I find that you spend little on handset charge every month. Have you any trick?\n#Person2#: It's simple. You can use call transfer.\n#Person1#: Is it so simple?\n#Person2#: Sure. You know, we spend most of our time at home or in the office every day, so I receive handset calls with the hand-free telepho...
train_4129
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Mary are buying books and they find the paperback books are much cheaper.
[ "#Person1#: Mary, come here. I've found the book our teacher recommended us to buy last week.\n#Person2#: Really? How much is it? Oh, it's 42 yuan! How expensive!\n#Person1#: You know, it is the best seller for this year. It has had its fifth impression since its publication early this year.\n#Person2#: How come? I...
train_4130
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that he went to the bar yesterday and found that it was Mike's birthday. #Person2# got drunk and missed the work.
[ "#Person1#: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.\n#Person2#: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor, and things got a little out of hand.\n#Person1#: Nice! So, where did you guys go?\n#Person2#: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came...
train_4131
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are on board. They find their seats and change the seats. Then they put their luggage on the overhead compartment.
[ "#Person1#: finally we're on board!\n#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.\n#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?\n#Person2#: let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.\n#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a...
train_4132
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is telling #Person1# a vacation in Edinburgh #Person2# went. #Person2# says #Person2# enjoyed the beginning by giving details of the art festival and few pictures, but was sick of sightseeing and artworks by the fourth day. Then #Person2# went for different activities.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome back! How was your vacation?\n#Person2#: It was fantastic and nice, but I am glad to be back! Being a tourist can be really really tiring!\n#Person1#: Where did you go for you vacation?\n#Person2#: Because it's of the COVID-19, we got a really good package deal to Edinburgh, so we went there.\n#...
train_4133
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has to take at least 18 credits this semester to keep the scholarship and grant, and is considering taking some Latin languages.
[ "#Person1#: How many credits are you taking this semester?\n#Person2#: I have to have at least eighteen to keep my scholarships and grant. But so far, I only have fifteen.\n#Person1#: What's the matter, are the classes you want full?\n#Person2#: Yes. And now I'm down to either taking a class I'm not going to need o...
train_4134
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid thing.
[ "#Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?\n#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.\n#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.\n#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it." ]
train_4135
Summarize the following conversation.
Andrew tells #Person1# that he has been feeling very lonely lately because he wants to have a guy friend. #Person1# suggests that he should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
[ "#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?\n#Person2#: Not well. I'Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately.\n#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?\n#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probab...
train_4136
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Mark haven't seen each other for ages and #Person1# invites Mark to go fishing on the weekend.
[ "#Person1#: Hello? Is that Mark?\n#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.\n#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?\n#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?\n#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on ...
train_4137
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is excited to go skiing tomorrow, while #Person2# feels excited when going to Vegas.
[ "#Person1#: I can't wait to go skiing tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I know. It's going to be so much fun.\n#Person1#: I always get excited the day before.\n#Person2#: I used to be like that. But I go skiing so often that I don't get excited anymore.\n#Person1#: I only go skiing twice a year, so it's a real treat for me.\n#...
train_4138
Summarize the following conversation.
Joe tells #Person1# that he has been busy with a first aid course at the Red Cross and introduces the useful things he has learned.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Joe! Where have you been these past few days?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been busy with a first aid course that I started about a week ago at the Red Cross.\n#Person1#: Cool! I'Ve always wanted to do something like that! Have you learned anything useful?\n#Person2#: For sure! I mean we'Ve learned how to appl...
train_4139
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for.
[ "#Person1#: are you looking for a course?\n#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.\n#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?\n#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.\n#Person1#: what kind of ...
train_4140
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is an 'Olympic expert' and wants to be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about the Olympic Games.
[ "#Person1#: I see that there are Olympic mascots in your car.\n#Person2#: Yes. I am very interested in the Olympic Games, and I'm especially excited about 2008 Beijing Olympics.\n#Person1#: Me, too. I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.\n#Person2#: That's cool. Care for a little quiz on that?\n#Person...
train_4141
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# should bring some light wool clothing with some jackets and shirts when going to New York.
[ "#Person1#: You don't look very well.\n#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.\n#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.\n#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?\n#Person1#: Not really, but I've got...
train_4142
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to reserve a room but #Person2# tells #Person1# that their hotel is fully booked.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a room.\n#Person2#: Which date would that be?\n#Person1#: For the night of April 18th, for one night.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid our hotel is fully booked on that night. Is it possible for you to change your reservation date?\n#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.\n#Person2#: We might have canc...
train_4143
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# how much they pay wholesale for the products and the profit margin.
[ "#Person1#: How much do you pay wholesale for your products?\n#Person2#: We have a few different wholesale vendors, so our cost varies a bit over the fiscal year. But the difference is miniscule, a fluctuation of about 0. 2 %.\n#Person1#: That must impact your bottom line at least a little bit, doesn't it? After al...
train_4144
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and they talk about the salary. #Person2# will come to work on Monday.
[ "#Person1#: What sort of salary did you get at your previous job?\n#Person2#: Well, I got $ 3, 000 per month.\n#Person1#: I see. I am sure we can offer you $ 3, 500 at the beginning. Would that be satisfactory?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. That would be more than I have wished.\n#Person1#: Good. We also have health...
train_4145
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is helping #Person1# reserve a flight to Rome on the date of thirteenth at six thirty o'clock and arriving at eight o'clock.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to make a reservation to Rome.\n#Person2#: When are you planning to go?\n#Person1#: I'm supposed to be in Rome on the morning of the fourteenth, but I'd rather get there on the evening of the thirteenth.\n#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?\n#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after wor...
train_4146
Summarize the following conversation.
It is #Person1#'s first visit to Prague. #Person2# states a transportation problem within the city before giving advice to #Person1# in several interesting places, and gives a guide of taking the subway in the city, as well as suggests a daily pass for subway taking.
[ "#Person1#: It's my first visit to Prague, I'll be here for three days for a conference, then I have a day on my own to do some sightseeing before I head back home. What do you suggest I see when I'm here?\n#Person2#: There are many interesting places you should be sure to see. One problem is transportation, howeve...
train_4147
Summarize the following conversation.
There's a problem with #Person1#'s credit card. #Person2# asks about the problem and promises to do an investigation.
[ "#Person1#: There's a problem with my credit card.\n#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.\n#Person1#: A charge came up on my bill that I didn't make.\n#Person2#: What was the charge for?\n#Person1#: The charge was for a $ 350 purse, but I did not buy it.\n#Person2#: Are you sure that you didn't make that purchase...
train_4148
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# introduces to #Person1# the individual swim stations in the hotel and the opening time.
[ "#Person1#: Is there a swimming pool in this hotel?\n#Person2#: We don't have a full-sized swimming pool, but we do have individual swim stations.\n#Person1#: What exactly does that mean?\n#Person2#: Basically, a swim station is like a treadmill, except instead of running, you swim.\n#Person1#: That sounds really n...
train_4149
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John who's bright and brilliant and #Person1#'s boy Jack.
[ "#Person1#: You know John?\n#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'Ve read news about him in today's paper.\n#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.\n#Person1#: I wish he could too.\n#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack?\n#Person1#: He's a bit ...
train_4150
Summarize the following conversation.
Nigel calls CCL press to look for Mr. Alert Li. Jennisse answers the call and asks Nigel to leave a message.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, CCL press. Jennisse speaking, How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, I'm looking for Mr. Alert Li.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Li is in a meeting right now. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Sure. This is Nigel Smith his personal banker. Could you ask him to return my call?\n...
train_4151
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# recommends a 14-day's sightseeing to Venice to #Person2# and #Person2# books the tour.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Can you recommend some popular tour?\n#Person1#: How long is your journey?\n#Person2#: Two weeks and I would like to go abroad.\n#Person1#: The popular tour of the season is a 14 - days'sightseeing to Venice. Are you interested in that city?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I will...
train_4152
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls Lincoln Bank to learn about the credit card. Kristy answers and tells #Person2# what he should do to open a personal card.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Lincoln Bank. Kristy speaking, how may I help you today?\n#Person2#: Hello, Kristy. Could I speak to the department that deals with credit card applications, please?\n#Person1#: I can deal with that, Sir. Are you interested in our personal or corporate card?\n#Person2#: The personal card, please....
train_4153
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary got a cold last week but feels better now. #Person1# thinks it is because of the sudden change of weather that many people get a cold. #Person1# likes the sweater of Mary and will go and buy one.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.\n#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.\n#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the...
train_4154
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is showing #Person1# the way to the city center but actually #Person2#'s never been there.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to find out where the city center is.\n#Person2#: Ah well, let me see ... You turn left and then go straight on.\n#Person1#: Ah left, thank you. Er ... I wonder if you could tell me whether there's a museum somewhere in the city.\n#Person2#: Well, it's further down the city center. You...
train_4155
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will pick #Person2# up after work.
[ "#Person1#: Why don't you try to leave your office at 6:15? And I'll pick you up at 6:30.\n#Person2#: That maybe a little late if we want to be sure of getting good seats I think I'd rather leave here at 6:00" ]
train_4156
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# calls Mr. Brown but #Person2# says Mr. Brown is out for lunch and asks #Person1# to leave a message.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, he is out for lunch. Would you like to leave a message?\n#Person1#: Err, what time do you expect him back?\n#Person2#: Say, in half an hour.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I'll try back later." ]
train_4157
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that the young man tried to get the bag of the old man when the old man fell down.
[ "#Person1#: So what happened, madam?\n#Person2#: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag.\n#Person1#: And they both fell down?\...
train_4158
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# turns to #Person1# for help because she lost her coat. #Person1# asks for her contact.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, madam.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.\n#Person1#: Where did you lose it, madam?\n#Person2#: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning.\n#Person1#: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat?\n#Person2#: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, an...
train_4159
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#Person1# instructs #Person2# how to play the song but #Person2# thinks that one is too hard. So they change to another song.
[ "#Person1#: Let's try that song again. You played it well, but try to play the second part a little faster this time.\n#Person2#: Ugh. I already played it three times! My hands are too cold to play well.\n#Person1#: OK, let's try another song. Play the short, slow piece that you like so much, the one that sounds li...
train_4160
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# finds it hard to express in class and #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on how to prepare the topics as chatting about the topic before the class and expressing different possibilities of the topic.
[ "#Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.\n#Person2#: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time.\n#Person1#: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the...
train_4161
Summarize the following conversation.
Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies.
[ "#Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.\n#Person1#: Where is she?\n#Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.\n#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?\n#Person2#: Yes....
train_4162
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is in a good mood and tells #Person1# that #Person2# decided to face the fear of heights yesterday. #Person2# went sky-driving yesterday. #Person1# also talks about what scares #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today? \n#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights. \n#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad? \n#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a porfessional soprts game in a stadium because I could never get myse...
train_4163
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the taxi and dinner so as to even things up.
[ "#Person1#: Let me see. How much should I pay for you? \n#Person2#: Don't think about it! \n#Person1#: No, this will not do. Let me see. \n#Person2#: You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up. \n#Person1#: Good ideas." ]
train_4164
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to buy flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends several choices. But when knowing the reasons that #Person2# has accidentally insinuated that his girlfriend is getting chubbier, #Person1# doesn't want to sell him the flowers.
[ "#Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you? \n#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice. \n#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is? \n#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry. \n#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretf...
train_4165
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#Person1# wants to buy some running shoes and #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between running shoes and running-shoe-style shoes. Then #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs a pair of high-quality lightweight shoes and wants the best shoes because #Person1#'s sister has a pair of cool shoes. #Person2# thinks that is...
[ "#Person1#: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance. \n#Person2#: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner. \n#Person1#: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes. \n#Person2#: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, b...
train_4166
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is planning to buy a bicycle and asks #Person2# for some advice. #Person2# asks the reasons and explains the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike.
[ "#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice. \n#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for? \n#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating ...
train_4167
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#Person1# lost the dog and describes to #Person2# what it looks like. #Person2# helps to look for the dog.
[ "#Person1#: I lost my dog. Can you help me look for him?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him?\n#Person1#: I tide him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.\n#Person2#: OK, what does he look like?\n#Person1#: He's white with black spots He's aro...
train_4168
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#Person1# and #Person2# like the exhibition very much. #Person1# was interested in the designer wear section and #Person2# was impressed by the recycling clothes part.
[ "#Person1#: That was a cool exhibition!\n#Person2#: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now.\n#Person1#: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special.\n#Person2#: Yes, it'd be great to wear something so special. But what im...
train_4169
Summarize the following conversation.
Claudia answers the call from Professor Albby. She will teach the class of Miss Leska and Claudia's roommate Terra will pick up her cousin.
[ "#Person1#: Of course I'll pick you up Kevin. You're my favorite cousin. Great. I'll see you at 3:00 o'clock. Have a great trip. Bye. Hello?\n#Person2#: Claudia, it's professor Albby.\n#Person1#: Oh, hi, Professor Albby. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks. Miss Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4...
train_4170
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#Person1# and #Person2# had a traffic accident. #Person2# blames #Person1# for answering a call on the road and calls the police to deal with the traffic accident.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.\n#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.\n#Person1#: Sir, I, ah, don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.\n#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to ...
train_4171
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Mike tells #Person1# that he is doing some dishwashing in dusting tables as a part-time job because he doesn't want to ask his parents for money anymore.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mike. I hear you were doing some part time work.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am working 4 nights a week at a restaurant.\n#Person1#: What are you doing there?\n#Person2#: Doing some dishwashing in dusting tables.\n#Person1#: Do they give you decent wages.\n#Person2#: Not too bad.\n#Person1#: Well, I've be...
train_4172
Summarize the following conversation.
Steven wants to speak to Jerry but he's out for lunch. #Person2#'ll have Jerry call Steven.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Jerry, please?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but he is out for lunch right now.\n#Person1#: I see. Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back?\n#Person2#: I think he will be back around 2:00. If you like, please leave your name and phone number, I'll have him call you as soon as he come...
train_4173
Summarize the following conversation.
Maria asks Mr. Crandall to let her make major changes for the project. He agrees but if it doesn't work, Maria needs to re-do it.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Crandall, I ' m sorry, but I really don ' t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch. It would take a lot of work.\n#Person2#: That ' s certainly true. But, that ' s what this job is all about, Maria. There's no doubt that this project is unacceptable.\n#Person1#: I agree. But I ...
train_4174
Summarize the following conversation.
Bill says the cafeteria is open. Peter invites him to have lunch there and apologizes for being a grouch this morning.
[ "#Person1#: Bill, do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today?\n#Person2#: Yes. They were open this morning when I came to work. They must've finished remodeling. Why do you want to know?\n#Person1#: Well, I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today. That is, if you haven't promised to go...
train_4175
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# buy an air ticket to Rome and offers different choices of discounts.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to get a seat on flight PB12 to Rome.\n#Person2#: Direct or non-direct?\n#Person1#: Is there any discount for a non-direct flight?\n#Person2#: Yes. Right now it's the slack season so we will give you ten percent off.\n#Person1#: What if I buy around ticket? Can you offer me some more?\n#...
train_4176
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For #Person1#'s high blood pressure, #Person2# advises #Person1# to have Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril. #Person2# also tells #Person1# when to take the medication.
[ "#Person1#: Can I get some medicine to help me?\n#Person2#: For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.\n#Person1#: What types of drugs can I try?\n#Person2#: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention.\n#Person1#: What about side effects from that medication?\n#...
train_4177
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#Person1# ran against the fence pole and crashed so #Person1#'s bleeding a lot. #Person2# helps make a tourniquet using the cloth bandages in the First Aid Kit and #Person1# wants it tighter to stop the blood. #Person2#'ll get #Person1# to a hospital.
[ "#Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.\n#Person2#: What part hurts?\n#Person1#: The shoulder.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.\n#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.\n#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.\n#Person1#: I'm ble...
train_4178
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on the science field trip next Monday and coming back 6 days later. #Person2# also tells #Person1# the schedule and the cost of the trip.
[ "#Person1#: Can you tell me what the date and time of our field trip is?\n#Person2#: We are leaving on our science field trip at 8 a. m. next Monday. Do you have something to write that down on?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can write that on my calendar.\n#Person2#: That will be on the second of December. Be there half an ho...
train_4179
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are interested in an old house but they can't open the door, #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s frightened.
[ "#Person1#: Have you seen that house?\n#Person2#: Yes, it looks interesting.\n#Person1#: You're right. I love it very much.\n#Person2#: It must be old.\n#Person1#: At least more than 100 years old.\n#Person2#: Let's enter it!\n#Person1#: I can't open the door.\n#Person2#: It must be locked.\n#Person1#: Let me ask t...
train_4180
Summarize the following conversation.
Sam says he's looking for a job but #Person1# thinks he's lying.
[ "#Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.\n#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market shard for jobs, too.\n#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all." ]
train_4181
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about an old couple's golden wedding.
[ "#Person1#: Today is the old couple's golden wedding.\n#Person2#: That must be a long love story.\n#Person1#: Yeah. They promised to stick together forever when they were young.\n#Person2#: They have made it. Will our love last 50 years?\n#Person1#: I don't know." ]
train_4182
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#Person2# tells #Person1# George's reserved but he's got terrible debts. #Person1#'s not surprised because #Person1# thinks George doesn't look honest. #Person2# and #Person1# then talk about their laptops. They'll have another drink.
[ "#Person1#: Who's that tall guy over there?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's George. He looks very drunk.\n#Person1#: What's he like normally?\n#Person2#: Oh, he's really reserved, normally. But, from what I hear, he's got lots of problems.\n#Person1#: Really? What kind of problems?\n#Person2#: Well, off the record, of cours...
train_4183
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# book a table and says sorry for no private room left.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Friendship Restaurant. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a table tonight.\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir. For how many people, please?\n#Person2#: Eight.\n#Person1#: What time?\n#Person2#: Eight o'clock tonight, would you please set us in a private room?\n#Person1#: So sorry, we're fully booked ...
train_4184
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#Person2# prefers a package tour while #Person1# prefers to travel alone.
[ "#Person1#: Do you like a package tour or to travel alone?\n#Person2#: I prefer a package tour, and we don't have to worry about accommodation, meals or that sort of trivial demanding things.\n#Person1#: I prefer travel alone. I'll have a lot of time lingering at one place." ]
train_4185
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#Person2# tells #Person1# Cindy and Ron have two children and three grandchildren. Their daughter's family is similar to theirs'.
[ "#Person1#: Who is Cindy's husband?\n#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.\n#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?\n#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.\n#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?\n#Person2#: Yes, they have three gra...
train_4186
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s new apartment which is in the DX community and #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also tells #Person1# who else will come.
[ "#Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.\n#Person2#: You moved to a new place?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.\...
train_4187
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the dorm is messy but #Person2# thinks it's spotlessly clean.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, my god. How can you stand living in such a messy dorm?\n#Person2#: Our place is spotlessly clean, compared with others.\n#Person1#: Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester?\n#Person2#: In fact, I just swept the floor three days ago.\n#Person1#: I thin...
train_4188
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to put quarters into the washer machine and the dryer. Then the machines will turn on.
[ "#Person1#: Could you tell me how to use the washer and dryer?\n#Person2#: What do you need help with?\n#Person1#: Do you know how to turn them on?\n#Person2#: Do you have any change?\n#Person1#: I need change for the machines?\n#Person2#: You need to put 50 cents into the washer machine and a dollar into the dryer...
train_4189
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# American students start primary school since age 5 and spend eight hours in school from Monday to Friday, studying nine subjects. #Person1# went to a boarding school while #Person2# went to a private school for elementary school and university.
[ "#Person1#: when do most children start school in your country?\n#Person2#: In America, most children start primary school at the age of five.\n#Person1#: How much time do primary school students usually spend at school every day?\n#Person2#: Kindergarten students usually only go to school for about four hours ever...
train_4190
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#Person1# can't believe #Person2#'s shopping online but #Person2# tells #Person1# it's quick and easy because #Person2# doesn't need to go out but can refer to other customers' comments and pay by card. #Person1#'ll try.
[ "#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.\n#Person1#: You are shopping for a pillow online? That's absurd!\n#Person2#: Why? I don't have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I'm looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.\n#Per...
train_4191
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s looking for an apartment with a low budget. #Person2# recommends one apartment with many rules. #Person1# refuses.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment downtown.\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. How much rent did you want to pay?\n#Person1#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 520 a month.\n#Person2#: $ 520 a month? We don't often have apartments as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 599...
train_4192
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check whether the $500 has arrived. #Person1#'ll double check the details.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome. How can we be of service today?\n#Person2#: Hello. My aunt in the US has sent me $ 500. She sent it yesterday, using the standard service. It's my birthday today, you see.\n#Person1#: Well, happy birthday. If it was sent yesterday using the usual service, it should be here already. You do have ...
train_4193
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to buy a new car and #Person1# recommends a loan by which #Person2# just needs to make an initial down payment of 20%.
[ "#Person1#: Good day! What can we do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm considering buying a new car, the old one hasn't been running too well recently, and was wondering what kind of credit you can offer me.\n#Person1#: Buying a new car is a big expense ; we understand that, so we have a variety of loans to suit your needs....
train_4194
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# they're through because #Person2# imposes way too much on #Person1# and stood #Person1# up to the Valentine's Day. #Person2# explains a lot but #Person1# doesn't believe in #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: We are through.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Why? Isn't it obvious? First you impose way too much on me, and I'm tired away. Second, you stood me up on the Valentine's Day.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry for that, but I sent you several messages to explain, my mom was seriously ill, and I had to look afer h...
train_4195
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# announces the plane is delayed due to airport congestion. #Person1#'ll miss the connecting flight and asks for other available flights.
[ "#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, our flight will be delayed for one hour due to the congestion of the airport.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss. What did the announcement say?\n#Person1#: We'll be delayed for one hour, because the airport is very crowded.\n#Person2#: No kidding! We'll miss the connecting flight.\n#Pers...
train_4196
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# says there're main and small sightseeing spots and #Person1# asks for through tickets.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, how many sightseeing spots are there in the park?\n#Person2#: There are about 20 main spots and some other small spots.\n#Person1#: Do I have to buy extra ticket if I want to visit the main spots?\n#Person2#: Yes, some of the spots charges separately.\n#Person1#: Well, do you have through tic...
train_4197
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't sound excited and guesses it's because of #Person2# ex, Femi.
[ "#Person1#: So people can go and root for their old school team?\n#Person2#: Yep. And relive those good old high school days.\n#Person1#: You don't sound too excited about going to your reunion.\n#Person2#: I'm not. I get a stomachache just thinking about it.\n#Person1#: Are you nervous about meeting up with your e...
train_4198
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom tells Linda he's looking for a one-bedroom apartment and Linda asks Tom some questions to identify his needs. Tom answers and Linda shows photos of an apartment. Tom's satisfied and will see it.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. My name's Linda Brown. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hi. I'm Tom Peterson. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment.\n#Person1#: Certainly. First, I would like to ask you some questions to identify your needs before I show you what we have.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: What pric...
train_4199
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often deposit and withdraw money in the bank. #Person2# sometimes uses traveller's cheques and has a mortgage. The terms and conditions on the mortgage in #Person2#'s bank are good. #Person1# has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares.
[ "#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?\n#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from one currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.\n#Pe...