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train_4500 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has many friends, but #Person2# only has a few, so #Person1# will share friends with #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: I have lots of friends. \n#Person2#: Really? How many do you have? \n#Person1#: I don't know, maybe one hundred. \n#Person2#: That is a lot of friends. Do you have a best friend? \n#Person1#: Of course. I have lots of best friends. \n#Person2#: How many best friends do you have? \n#Person1#: I think abo... |
train_4501 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# says #Person2#'s new car is perfect and shows #Person1# the car. #Person1# likes it. | [
"#Person1#: How is your new car? \n#Person2#: Perfect. Couldn't be better. \n#Person1#: Why do you say so? Can I see your new car? \n#Person2#: Of course you can. ( Lead Carl to his garage. ) \n#Person1#: Wow, this new car is dynamite! It is a shiny, beautiful car. \n#Person2#: My car is simply a daisy. It drives s... |
train_4502 | Summarize the following conversation. | Laura tells Tim they should start seeing other people. Laura thinks Tim is too good for her and deserves better so Laura wants to break up with him, but Tim wants another chance to work things out. Laura insists on leaving Tim and says she will always love him. | [
"#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second? \n#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind? \n#Person1#: We need to talk. \n#Person2#: Okay. . . \n#Person1#: I've been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people. \n#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we've had our ups and d... |
train_4503 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# isn't sure whether it is a good idea to give gifts to customers. #Person1# thinks fliers may be more useful and cheaper, but #Person2# thinks people may just throw them away. | [
"#Person1#: Have we sold out all the newspapers for today? \n#Person2#: Yes. What a good job we have done! \n#Person1#: Why are so many extra gifts left here? \n#Person2#: Many customers didn't want them. \n#Person1#: How about giving them to that old man? \n#Person2#: Good idea. \n#Person1#: By the way, do you thi... |
train_4504 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is going to Australia and asks #Person2# for some touring recommendations. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the temperature and advises #Person1# to walk around the rocks. | [
"#Person1#: Guess what? I'm going on a holiday to Australia next month.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: I thought you might be able to give me some ideas about what to do while I'm in Sydney. That's where you come from, isn't it?\n#Person2#: That's right, and I wish I was there now instead of here in the cold... |
train_4505 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jane tells #Person1# about her pen pal Alice who lives in England and likes music. | [
"#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 pals hobbies are?\n#Person2#: Yes, s... |
train_4506 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mike and Sally will go shopping together to choose some gifts for Linda. They talk about Linda's preference. | [
"#Person1#: Sally, I have no idea what to buy for Linda's birthday.\n#Person2#: Me, neither. Would you like to go shopping with me this afternoon, Mike?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to and I can choose a gift for her.\n#Person2#: We need to think about what she might like. What are her hobbies?\n#Person1#: She likes l... |
train_4507 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# describes some pots but #Person1# can't recognize anything. #Person1# can show #Person2# all the kitchenware tomorrow but #Person2# already finds what she wants. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you Madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is about some pots you had in your window last week.\n#Person1#: Last week? What were they like?\n#Person2#: Dark brown color, country style and a sort of flower pattern.\n#Person1#: That's strange. I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description.... |
train_4508 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells Anna that #Person1# has to meet a buyer so they can't go to the play. Anna wants to go on Thursday, but #Person1# is not available. | [
"#Person1#: Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: I have to meet an important buyer at the airport.\n#Person2#: That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already hav... |
train_4509 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# keeps fit by doing yoga and going swimming. | [
"#Person1#: You look terrific and in good shape.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: How do you keep fit?\n#Person2#: I do yoga twice a weeks\n#Person1#: Yoga? It sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: It was hard at the beginning, but now feel it's really relaxing. It makes me flexible.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person... |
train_4510 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to open a savings account. #Person2# tells #Person1# the interest rate and deposit and helps #Person1# to open the account. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to open an account.\n#Person2#: Which account would you like to open?\n#Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account. What's the interest rate now?\n#Person2#: It is 3.2 %. You may earn a little interest on money.\n#Person1#: Is there any minimum deposit for the first time?\n#Person2#: Y... |
train_4511 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# gives #Person2# the agreement to salary. #Person2# reads and signs it. #Person2# will be confirmed in a post after a three-month probationary period. | [
"#Person1#: Let's come to an agreement to salary.\n#Person2#: May I see the agreement first?\n#Person1#: Of course. Here you are. Please read the agreement and sign it.\n#Person2#: ( Read the agreement. ) There's a three-month period of probation for new recruits.\n#Person1#: Yes. If you have any question, just ask... |
train_4512 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# feels dissatisfied with #Person2# because #Person2# keeps overriding #Person1#'s authority. | [
"#Person1#: What ' s the problem? Things are getting out of hand. You keep sticking your nose where it doesn ' t belong.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Now, I am responsible for training new staff, but you keep overriding my authority by trying to pose your methods. I know you are a hotshot college gradu... |
train_4513 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# orders a beer and asks #Person1# to give him some recommendations of food. | [
"#Person1#: Would you like to take a look at the menu, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Would you care for a drink before you order?\n#Person2#: A glass of Qingdao beer.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring it over. Have you decided what you'd like, sir?\n#Person2#: Will you make some recommendation?"
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train_4514 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to put the unfinished food in a plastic bag. #Person1# pays for the meal by credit card. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. Check please.\n#Person2#: OK, how was everything?\n#Person1#: Very nice. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Would you like this to-go?\n#Person1#: Yes, can you put it in a plastic bag?\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Here you are. That'll be 25 dollars.\n#Person1#: Do you take credit cards?\n#Person2#: Yes... |
train_4515 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# recommends several Chinese foods for #Person1# and explains the difference between cuisines. #Person1# chooses Sichuan food because #Person1# likes hot food. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to try some Chinese food.\n#Person2#: We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I know nothing about Chinese food. Could you give me some suggestions?\n#Person2#: It's divided into 8 big cuisines such as Cantonese food, Shandong food, Sichuan food etc.\n... |
train_4516 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is reading Death on the Nile. #Person1# wants to borrow it after #Person2# finishes. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's Death on the Nile. Have you read it?\n#Person1#: No, not that one. But I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finished.\n#Person2#: Sure. I didn't know you liked mysteries.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm crazy about them."
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train_4517 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# introduces the Bucky Card to #Person2#. #Person2# reads the pamphlet and learns about the benefits. #Person2# thinks the card is expensive at first but finally decides to apply for the card. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have a minute? I'd like to tell you about the Bucky Card.\n#Person2#: Well. . . alright. I guess I have a minute.\n#Person1#: Do you know about the Bucky Card?\n#Person2#: I've heard about it, but I don't really know about it.\n#Person1#: The Bucky Card is a great way for you to save m... |
train_4518 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# enjoy their dinner much and will try a great Sichuan cuisine together next time. | [
"#Person1#: Are you satisfied with the dishes?\n#Person2#: Great, the lamb stew tastes incredible.\n#Person1#: I like it, too. I like the fish especially. It's so fresh, and the flavoury is kind of like for a fresh water fish.\n#Person2#: Yes, the food here deserves its reputation. Chinese food is one of my favorit... |
train_4519 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Shirley for lunch because #Person1# wants to get some suggestions on #Person1#'s further study. #Person1# hesitates whether or not to apply for a Master's degree or even a Doctorate. Shirley suggests that #Person1# should consider the payment and future career choice. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Shirley! Want to join me for lunch. . . my treat!\n#Person2#: Wow! Sure!\n#Person1#: I must confess I have an ulterior motive for asking you to lunch.\n#Person2#: Oh. . . that's OK. . . as long as you're buying!\n#Person1#: I really want to pick your brain about something I've been thinking a lot a... |
train_4520 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# for that #Person2# has won the competition and attributes it to #Person2#'s hard work and efforts. | [
"#Person1#: Congratulations on your success in the competition. That is quite something.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I was lucky this time.\n#Person1#: I think luck played a very small part in your victory. It is solely due to your hard work and efforts. That brings honor to you and joy to us.\n#Person2#: I am flattered... |
train_4521 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# have different opinions about the Olympic motto. | [
"#Person1#: What do you think of the Olympic motto'Higher, faster and stronger'?\n#Person2#: Well, it's better than'Friendship first, competition second'.\n#Person1#: Why? In my opinion, it doesn't matter whether you won or not. The most important thing is participation.\n#Person2#: I still think nobody plays for n... |
train_4522 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are traveling in Washington and they are discussing what to do today. #Person2# wants to see the White House but #Person1# thinks it will be boring. | [
"#Person1#: I'm glad I brought my jacket on this trip.\n#Person2#: Yes, I didn't know Washington, DC got so cold in winter.\n#Person1#: What would you like to do today?\n#Person2#: I really think we should take a tour of the White House.\n#Person1#: I thought we could go to some of the museums. Don't you want to se... |
train_4523 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to go to the Grand Hotel, but #Person2# cannot understand what #Person1# is saying. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, How do I get to the Grand hotel?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, I didn't catch what you said. Could you repeat it please?\n#Person1#: The Grand hotel, is it far from here?\n#Person2#: Sorry, my English isn't so good. Could you speak a little slower?"
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train_4524 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is thinking of taking Dr. Miller's class next semester and is asking #Person2# about how he grades and how well he teaches. They find they are looking for different things in an instructor. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know anything about Dr. Miller's classes?\n#Person2#: Yes. Are you in his class?\n#Person1#: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester.\n#Person2#: He really knew his stuff, but he graded hard. Would that be OK?\n#Person1#: Yes, I really need someone who is really good.\n#Person2#: I didn't ... |
train_4525 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#, the doctor, reads the IVP examination report of #Person1# and suggests that #Person1# should disperse the stone in the body and take some herbal medicine. | [
"#Person1#: Doctor, here's my report for my IVP examination.\n#Person2#: Let me have a look. Can you see there's a stone in your kidney?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, is it dangerous?\n#Person2#: No, but it's painful.\n#Person1#: Do I have to have an operation?\n#Person2#: No, it's not necessary since the stone is not big.\... |
train_4526 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks some more detailed information of the company from #Person2# and #Person2# asks when #Person1# will get the report. | [
"#Person1#: Hello! So, you're back. Do you have everything with you?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: We will need detailed information regarding the full name of the company, the company address. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, yes. I've got all of that here.\n#Person1#: And also, the bank and branch name the company hold... |
train_4527 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has found a great, inexpensive apartment in the ads. #Person2# is glad to hear that. | [
"#Person1#: I found an apartment to rent.\n#Person2#: Where did you find this apartment?\n#Person1#: I found it in today's apartment ads.\n#Person2#: Really? I can't believe you actually found an apartment in the ads.\n#Person1#: I actually found it in the ads, and it's not too expensive either.\n#Person2#: I want ... |
train_4528 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2#, the doctor, that #Person1# worries about the health. #Person2# says it is not serious but #Person1# is under great pressure. | [
"#Person1#: I'm very worried, doctor. I'm afraid that I'm very ill.\n#Person2#: Why do you think so?\n#Person1#: Because I feel tired all the time, even when I wake up in the morning. I find it very difficult to do any work. I have no appetite.\n#Person2#: How do you sleep?\n#Person1#: Very badly, doctor.\n#Person2... |
train_4529 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# feels annoyed at #Person2#'s disobedience and #Person2# apologises. | [
"#Person1#: I'm very annoyed at your disobedience.\n#Person2#: But mum, I didn't mess it up.\n#Person1#: You should have asked for my opinion before you did it.\n#Person2#: Sorry, mum. I won't do it again.\n#Person1#: You'd better remember your promise."
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train_4530 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order some food. | [
"#Person1#: Are you ready for a second?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid we'll have to cancel the order. I'm not sure whether it agrees with me.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: I'd prefer swordfish steak.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's out of season now.\n#Person2#: Oysters, please."
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train_4531 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose a birthday present for #Person1#'s girlfriend. #Person1# likes the exquisite golden necklace and #Person2# will wrap it up for #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: I'm looking for a necklace for my girl friend as a birthday present.\n#Person2#: You've come to the right store. We've got a beautiful and wide selection of necklaces for you to choose from.\n#Person1#: I like that one over there. Can you show it to me?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the exquisite golden neckl... |
train_4532 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mrs. Brown takes her son Jim to see #Person2#, the doctor, as Jim got a cough. #Person2# says Jim has caught a cold. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon, doctor.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. Well, what's wrong with this little boy?\n#Person1#: He is my son, Jim. He's got a cough.\n#Person2#: How long has he had it?\n#Person1#: Ever since last night.\n#Person2#: Has he had anything to eat today?\n#Person1#: Yes. He had a little ... |
train_4533 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the recent development of Pat, whom they went to the school with in the past. #Person1# tells #Person2# she had a rough time in the last few years since Pat got divorced from Peter. | [
"#Person1#: Do you still see the people we went to school with?\n#Person2#: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Pat occasionally.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, how's she getting on?\n#Person1#: Okay. I s... |
train_4534 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# plana their trip to Spain and decide to go by ship in order to enjoy every minute. They will go to buy traveler's cheques together tomorrow. | [
"#Person1#: Have you booked the airplane tickets to spain yet?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought we should go traveling by ship for a change, so I booked two ship tickets instead.\n#Person1#: You should have told me or discussed it with me.\n#Person2#: I wanted to give you a surprise. Don't you like the idea?\n#Person1#:... |
train_4535 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# meet in the library. They talk about words' differences in British English and American English. #Person1# thinks British English and American English are different in terms of spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of words while #Person2# questions. They agree that there are differences but do n... | [
"#Person1#: Hello, glad to see you here!\n#Person2#: Me, too. How are you going these days?\n#Person1#: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?\n#Person2#: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they... |
train_4536 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are at the party and #Person1# points Tom and Ann to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.\n#Person1#: My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.\n#Person2#: Where is he?\n#Person1#: He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.\n#Person2#: A... |
train_4537 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about a boring party that's coming up. | [
"#Person1#: I must admit that I'm not really looking forward to it.\n#Person2#: No?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been to their parties before, and I don't suppose this one will be any better. All the same people are going on and on about their jobs.\n#Person2#: Aha.\n#Person1#: They all think they are so important. Hones... |
train_4538 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# gets lost and #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the East Town Shopping Mall. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me!\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I am lost. I'm looking for the East Town Shopping Mall.\n#Person2#: Did you say the Town Hall?\n#Person1#: No. The East Town Mall.\n#Person2#: The East Mall? You are lost! That isn't anywhere near here! The East Town Mall is over near the airport.\n#Per... |
train_4539 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# were lost but at least got there in the end. #Person2# shares with #Person1# the similar experience of getting lost when doing a concert in a bar in Germany. | [
"#Person1#: And I realized we were completely lost, but at least we got there in the end.\n#Person2#: Funny you should say that because, er, a similar thing happened to me one time when I was abroad. We were actually doing a concert in this bar in Germany.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: I was actually about to app... |
train_4540 | Summarize the following conversation. | Victor feels sad, so Brian invites him for dinner after class to make him feel better. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Victor. How are you? \n#Person2#: Oh, I'm fine. \n#Person1#: So, are you going to go to class tonight? \n#Person2#: Maybe . . . but I don't think so. \n#Person1#: Really? What's the matter? \n#Person2#: I don't know. I'm just feeling a little sad. \n#Person1#: Listen. Come with me to class, and afte... |
train_4541 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will soon graduate from the university. #Person1# is asking #Person2# about the future plans and suggests that #Person2# should figure it out about further study or plan a career path. | [
"#Person1#: You'll soon graduate from your university. Do you have any plans for the future? \n#Person2#: I'm planning to go to graduate school, but I also want to find a job. Otherwise, I'll have nowhere to go if I fail the entrance exam. \n#Person1#: Do you have a clear career path to follow? \n#Person2#: career ... |
train_4542 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# will take a two-week training course in the headquarter. #Person2# thinks it a good opportunity and hopes #Person1# can get what #Person1# wants. | [
"#Person1#: Congratulations! I heard that you are going to take a two-week training course in the headquarter. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I am very happy to have this opportunity to learn something new. You know information and knowledge in this field update very fast. \n#Person1#: Sure it is. This is a changing world... |
train_4543 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# book a double room. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have a double room for tonight? \n#Person2#: With an ocean view? \n#Person1#: Without is fine. \n#Person2#: A double room without a view for just one night? \n#Person1#: That's right. \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. \n#Person1#: By the way, what's the rate for a single room?"
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train_4544 | Summarize the following conversation. | Charlotte makes the coffee for Jane and herself. Jane wants a cigarette but there is none, and Charlotte thinks she should smoke less and eat more. | [
"#Person1#: Shall I make some coffee, Jane? \n#Person2#: That's a good idea, Charlotte. \n#Person1#: It's ready. Do you want any milk? \n#Person2#: Just a little please. \n#Person1#: What about some sugar? Two teaspoonfuls? \n#Person2#: No, less than that. One and a half teaspoonfuls please. That's enough for me. T... |
train_4545 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# guides #Person2# to the reserved table and gives #Person2# the menu. | [
"#Person1#: Good envening, do you have a reservation? \n#Person2#: Yes, we've got a reservation. The name is Ann. \n#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please. \n#Person2#: This is your table. \n#Person1#: And would you like to order now? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Here is the menu. \n#Person2#: Thank you."
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train_4546 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are having a meal together. #Person1# helps #Person1# order the food. | [
"#Person1#: You sit here and I'll go get the food. \n#Person2#: What to order? \n#Person1#: I haven't decided yet. What do you like? \n#Person2#: Uh, I'd like a hamburger, large fries, and a small pepsi. \n#Person1#: Okay, I'll be back in a minute. \n#Person3#: Can I help you? \n#Person1#: I want two cheeseburgers,... |
train_4547 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a coffee and helps #Person3# order a cappuccino. | [
"#Person1#: What can I get for you,sir? \n#Person2#: One cup of coffee. \n#Person1#: Cream or sugar? \n#Person2#: I'd like it black with one lump of sugar. \n#Person1#: And for you,sir? \n#Person3#: I think I'll have your cappuccino. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person3#: No,that's all. \n#Person1#: I'll be right... |
train_4548 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# calls Lisa to invite her to a house warming party on Saturday and Lisa agrees to come. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Lisa. I'm phoning to invite you to our house warming party this Saturday evening. We know you're very busy but we'd love you to come.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. Well. I'll have a test next Monday and an article to hand in on Tuesday. Will the party go on very late?\n#Person1#: Until 1:00 in th... |
train_4549 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews Taylor. Taylor introduces his previous work experience but actually, he does not know the field well. | [
"#Person1#: OK, Mister Taylor. Let's go ahead and begin. First of all. Tell me about your last job.\n#Person2#: Well, I worked for 5 years at high tech computers.\n#Person1#: Ok, Hi-tech. How about your website writing skills? Oh, we're looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.\n#Person2#: Um,... |
train_4550 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to ask about the boat trip on the river D. #Person1# tells #Person2# the trip information. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, tourist information, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm phoning about the boat trips on the river D? Can you tell me which days they are?\n#Person1#: Sure, they go every Friday and Sunday.\n#Person2#: And where does the boat leave from?\n#Person1#: You'll find it next to the bridge, it... |
train_4551 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what Albert Einstein was like in his childhood. | [
"#Person1#: What do you know about Albert Einstein's childhood?\n#Person2#: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.\n#Person1#: What was little Albert like in primary school?\n#Person2#: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along well with the other boys. He used to ask a lot of questions. He did not... |
train_4552 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks it's OK to work at night after 3 months without a job. Jane hasn't worked here very long and wants to find something better to make ends meet. | [
"#Person1#: How are things tonight, Jane?\n#Person2#: Very quiet. I'll be ready to go home now, so how do you like working at night?\n#Person1#: It's fine. After 3 months without a job, any work is OK with me.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again.\n#Person1#: You'd better believe i... |
train_4553 | Summarize the following conversation. | Chuck makes little progress in learning Chinese and Catherin shares with him a good way to learn Chinese by listening to Chinese folk songs. | [
"#Person1#: Are you OK, Chuck? You look pale.\n#Person2#: I'm fine, Catherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese.\n#Person1#: Oh, poor you. You know what, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.\n#Person2#: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn some... |
train_4554 | Summarize the following conversation. | Belly Kelly calls Gordon to book an appointment to talk with Gordon about the media contract. Gordon's voicemail answers her and guides her to book the appointment. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, this is Gordon. I am not in the office at the moment. You have reached Gordon's voicemail if you are calling for an appointment press 1. If you were calling from IBM press 2. If you are making a personal call press 3.\n#Person2#: I need an appointment so I'll press number one.\n#Person1#: you have c... |
train_4555 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will start A levels next year. #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s future plan. #Person2# wants to choose Spanish and wants to be a journalist and wants to take a gap year before college. | [
"#Person1#: So next year, you're going to start A levels, which subject are you going to choose?\n#Person2#: I'm surely going to do Spanish because it is my favorite subject and then I'm not really sure. I'd like to do art but I don't know if it's very useful for my career.\n#Person1#: What do you want to do?\n#Per... |
train_4556 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to fill in the information and send the package to Jennings motor on Tuesday. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. I'd like to send this package please. Can you help me?\n#Person1#: Of course. I'll just need some information for the delivery please. Who would you like the package delivered to? And the address?\n#Person2#: Jennings motor, 11 station road.\n#Pe... |
train_4557 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks office love is not surprising but may bring many problems to the company while #Person2# argues that love can improve productivity. | [
"#Person1#: Some companies use to ban dating among employees, but now they have realized it is something in avertable. People spend so much time at work. It is not surprising for one to have a crash on the other.\n#Person2#: If we think positively, office love can be beneficial to company.\n#Person1#: Beneficial? I... |
train_4558 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is calling to inquire about a missing bill. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# to contact the post office and send #Person2# the proof of their mistake. | [
"#Person1#: I'm calling today about a bill that I never received.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me which credit card it was for?\n#Person1#: It was for my Master Card.\n#Person2#: You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago.\n#Person1#: I haven't got it in the mail yet.\n#Person2#: The computer is showing that all bill... |
train_4559 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tom started to feel ill several days ago and #Person1# finds out it might arise from Tom's unhealthy diet. | [
"#Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.\n#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?\n#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as usually do.... |
train_4560 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is reading a sic-fi thriller by Ray Blue. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the book store and #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, it ' s the latest novel by Ray Blue. It ' s a sic-fi thriller.\n#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.\n#Person2#: He does. He ' s good at this genre too. It ' s a captivating read.\n#Person1#: We ' re going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?\n... |
train_4561 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to take some free amenities as souvenirs because he thinks they have sentimental value. #Person2# agrees and will call the housekeeping. | [
"#Person1#: Hi. I need more amenities, please.\n#Person2#: Could you be a little more specific, sir?\n#Person1#: Well, to be more specific, the free stuff, like soap, lotion, and shampoo.\n#Person2#: I understand. Now, you're saying that you've already used up all your amenities?\n#Person1#: Oh, no! I've got all I ... |
train_4562 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to take a driver's course tomorrow morning and #Person1# tells #Person2# to make an appointment. | [
"#Person1#: What do you need today?\n#Person2#: I need to take a few classes.\n#Person1#: What kind of classes would you like to take?\n#Person2#: How about a driver's course?\n#Person1#: Okay, you're going to need to make an appointment.\n#Person2#: I don't understand why I need to make an appointment.\n#Person1#:... |
train_4563 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to buy the bubble wrap and how to post a package. Then #Person1# buys 30 stamps and the bubble wrap with #Person2#'s help. | [
"#Person1#: excuse me, could you tell me which line I ' m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?\n#Person2#: you can buy the bubble wrap here, but you ' ll have to stand in line over here to post your passage.\n#Person1#: that ' s a really long line. How long do you think it ' ll take to get... |
train_4564 | Summarize the following conversation. | Lin Wang wants to make a phone call to David Richton. Mary will offer the call to Mr. Richton. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, this is Mary from the Taipei new station, what can i do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Marry, this is Lin Wang, calling from network.\n#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Wang, who do you wish to speak to?\n#Person2#: May i speak to David please?\n#Person1#: Davids who, we have 5 Davids in the office.\n#Person2#: Oh... |
train_4565 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Sandals claims that nine cockroaches have been found in room 507. #Person2# will transfer him to the supervisor. | [
"#Person1#: I have a little problem with room 507.\n#Person2#: What exactly seems to be the problem, Mr. Sandals?\n#Person1#: I found cockroaches in my room.\n#Person2#: Cockroaches, sir? That's unbelievable.\n#Person1#: I've seen at least nine different cockroaches in my room.\n#Person2#: Sir, are you sure you hav... |
train_4566 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# buys a one-way hard-seat train ticket to New York City at 10:30 with #Person1#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. When is the next train to New York City?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . the train to New York City. . . here it is. . . daily except Sunday at 10, 30, 12, 20 and 15, 10.\n#Person2#: Aren't there any trains before 10:30?\n#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10:30.\n#Person2#: Then ... |
train_4567 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# calls Peter for absence from tomorrow's dinner because of illness. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Peter. I'm afraid I can't make it to dinner tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: Oh, why not?\n#Person1#: It's just I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with a cold or something.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Hey, don't worry about the dinner. We'll do it some other time. But you take care... |
train_4568 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# says she took a shine to Joe but the feeling has gone. #Person1# feels puzzled. | [
"#Person1#: You married Joe, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Joe? I don't know what you mean.\n#Person1#: I remember you are in love.\n#Person2#: Oh, I took a shine to him when we met for the first time. But it comes and goes.\n#Person1#: It's Greek to me."
] |
train_4569 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the traditions of the Spring Festival. #Person1# hopes to spend this Spring Festival in Beijing with #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Spring Festival is the most important festival in China, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's true.\n#Person1#: How long is the holiday?\n#Person2#: It depends. But usually it's about 15 days.\n#Person1#: Do you eat any special food for the festival?\n#Person2#: Yes, dumpling is a must. There is also other... |
train_4570 | Summarize the following conversation. | Lily falls in love with the boy she met on the internet, but #Person1# advises her not to take it too seriously and to make more real-life friends. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Lily, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: Waiting for someone.\n#Person1#: You mean the boy you met on MSN?\n#Person2#: You're right. He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him.\n#Person1#: You must be joking. You can't fall in love with someone you've never met!\n#Person2#: I know, but I keep thi... |
train_4571 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the temperatures and the weathers in their cities in summer and winter. #Person1#'s city has moderate temperatures in summer and it is always rainy and icy in winter while #Person2#'s city has high temperatures in summer with many thunderstorms and barely snows in winter. | [
"#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?\n#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. the temperature is often between 37 and 40 centigrade. when it is hot we often get rains. the winters are drier.\n#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. the rain falls mostly in t... |
train_4572 | Summarize the following conversation. | Kim and #Person1# are discussing the living in downtown and in suburb. Kim then suggests trading places one weekend and #Person1# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Where do you live, Kim?\n#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but. . . how much crime is there?\n#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live?\n#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs.\n#Person2#: Oh... |
train_4573 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how to buy and sell textbooks, then they decide to go to the bookstore together later. | [
"#Person1#: How do I buy my textbooks?\n#Person2#: Do you have your book list for your class?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have my list.\n#Person2#: Fine. Once you have it, you can go to the bookstore. Do you know where that is?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know where the bookstore is.\n#Person2#: OK, so once you pass the gym, it's th... |
train_4574 | Summarize the following conversation. | Rubin meets Mia for the first time. Rubin then suggests a walk to the cafe and Mia agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I am looking for a woman named Mia.\n#Person2#: I think I am who you are looking for. You have got to be Rubin.\n#Person1#: That would be me!\n#Person2#: Rubin! Karen and Mike have spoken about you so often that I feel like I've met you before.\n#Person1#: I hope that what they had to say was mostly... |
train_4575 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Thomas is interviewing Ms. Monica. She tells Mr. Thomas she wants a challenging job and she's impressed by the company and the products, and then she introduces her teamwork ability and her long term goal. | [
"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I suppose you are Ms. Monica. My name is Mr. Thomas, the general manager of ABC Company. Here is my business card.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: I am very impressed by your resume. Therefore, I am very interested to know why you're willing to leave your current company.\n#... |
train_4576 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to join the bus tour. | [
"#Person1#: I want to join in the bus tour.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir.\n#Person1#: Will the bus pick up the tourists from hotels?\n#Person2#: Of course. You don't have to come here and we will drop you off at your hotel.\n#Person1#: Woo, that's quite convenient."
] |
train_4577 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She thinks the guy is funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary and #Person1# talk about the qualities they look for in a friend. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up?\n#Person2#: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talkin... |
train_4578 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is introducing a new colleague, Mary Bobbins, to Tom. | [
"#Person1#: Tom, this is Mary Bobbins. She's just come over from sales.\n#Person2#: It's nice to meet you! Guess we'll be working together.\n#Person1#: Yes, she'll be working closely with you on the marketing end of things.\n#Person2#: Good. Well, welcome aboard, Ms, Robbins."
] |
train_4579 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jane congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires her work performance. #Person2# tells Jane that #Person2# will receive a prize of 1, 000 Yuan and will treat Jane. | [
"#Person1#: I was really glad to hear about your promotion. Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thanks, Jane. I was really surprised. I mean there were a lot of qualified people out there.\n#Person1#: Sure, but the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You a... |
train_4580 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# recommends the compact car to #Person1# because it's compact and it has many safety features. Besides, the compact car is very economical and it saves gas. | [
"#Person1#: What kind of car is best for me?\n#Person2#: For you, I would recommend this one here.\n#Person1#: The compact? Why do you think that one is better than the others?\n#Person2#: This automobile is just right for your needs because not only is it compact for ease in city driving, but also, it has many saf... |
train_4581 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the next bus is No.58 in four minutes and No.44 has moved its stop to the corner. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. When's the next bus?\n#Person2#: The next bus will be here in four minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. That'll be the number forty four?\n#Person2#: No, it's the number fifty-eight.\n#Person1#: So when's the next forty-four? Will it be here soon?\n#Person2#: No, it won't.\n#Person1#: So when will ... |
train_4582 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes to cash the traveler's cheque. #Person1# checks the identification and serves #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: Hmm, I want to change my traveler's cheque. Here is a traveler's cheque of 3, 000 dollars. I would like to cash this cheque, please.\n#Person1#: No problem. May I see your identification?\n#Person2#: Sure. How about my passport?\n#Person1#: That's fine! How would ... |
train_4583 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Li reports the high complaint rate of the new product line to Mr. Zhang and urges him to improve quality-control. Mr. Zhang demands a rate hike but is turned down by Mr. Li according to the signed contract. | [
"#Person1#: We have some quality-control problems. Mr. Zhang. We need to go to the source to work them out.\n#Person2#: What problems are you having exactly?\n#Person1#: The complaint rate for our new product line is very high, almost eight percent.\n#Person2#: That is high.\n#Person1#: Yes. We keep finding problem... |
train_4584 | Summarize the following conversation. | Peter calls to change the check-out date. #Person1# then recommends a limousine service and Peter gladly accepts. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, room reservations. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Peter. I have made a reservation for a single room from June 18th to June 21st. I'd like to make some changes. The reservation should only be to June 20th.\n#Person1#: A single room from June 18th to 20th. Is that correct?\n#Pe... |
train_4585 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# comes to see the vacant room of #Person2#. Though the apartment is nice, #Person1# wants a cheaper one. | [
"#Person1#: I've been told you might have a vacant room.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a spare room.\n#Person1#: Would it be okey to look at the room, now?\n#Person2#: Would you come here in twenty minutes? We're right in the middle of dinner.\n#Person1#: This apartment looks nice.\n#Person2#: Yes, it has two bedrooms. T... |
train_4586 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# needs 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks for extra money if #Person1# wants to get them quicker. | [
"#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.\n#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?\n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.\n#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?\n#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.\n#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out... |
train_4587 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to complete the office automation and #Person2# suggests contacting the furniture store. | [
"#Person1#: If we are to modernize our information processing, manufacturing system and management code, we need to complete our office automation.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. We have to equip our company with a network of workstations at every office as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Our copying machines are too... |
train_4588 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# from a small town in Pennsylvania and #Person2# from China meets at the airport. #Person1#'s heading for Washington and #Person2#'s heading for San Francisco. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone?\n#Person1#: I am on my way to Washington. And you?\n#Person2#: I am on my way to San Francisco.\n#Person1#: Really? I think San Francisco is probably... |
train_4589 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Wonder comes to a laundry. He wants #Person1# to clean the stain on the trousers and sew on the button to the vest tightly by 10 tomorrow morning. | [
"#Person1#: Er...What's your name again, please? Could you spell it out? I'll write it down.\n#Person2#: W-O-N-D-E-R, Wonder. Did you get it this time?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. Mr. Wonder. Is that correct?\n#Person2#: Yes. By the way there is a stain on my trousers. Can you remove it?\n#Person1#: Let me see. This one ... |
train_4590 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has asked Grace to see a kungfu movie, but Grace's not interested, so #Person1#'ll go alone. | [
"#Person1#: Grace, quick. If you don't hurry, we're going to miss the beginning of the kungfu movie.\n#Person2#: So what!\n#Person1#: Don't you want to watch it?\n#Person2#: Not really. I couldn't care less about kungfu movies.\n#Person1#: You should have told me earlier. Now I'm going without you."
] |
train_4591 | Summarize the following conversation. | At Heavenly Pies, #Person2# orders chicken fried steak with rice and ranch dressing salad, a small orange juice, and would like a pie. #Person1# regretfully tells #Person2# that pies aren't available today, so #Person2# orders an ice cream sundae instead. | [
"#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?\n#Person2#: Uh ... yes. I'd like the chicken fried steak.\n#Person1#: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?\n#Person2#: Umm. I'll take the rice?\n#Person1#: Would you care for anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'll take a mediu... |
train_4592 | Summarize the following conversation. | Diane meets Patrick in a pub. Diane sometimes comes here at weekends while Patrick comes here for the second time. | [
"#Person1#: It's so hot in here!\n#Person2#: It's noisy too, but the music is great!\n#Person1#: Yes, I like this record very much. Do you come here often?\n#Person2#: Now and again at weekends. How about you?\n#Person1#: This is the second time I've come here. My friend Jack told me that this was a good place to e... |
train_4593 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is calling Parkson College for information on courses in computer programming. #Person1# suggests #Person2# taking a data processing course on Monday evening. #Person2# takes the advice and #Person1# tells #Person2# details of registration. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.\n#Person1#: Do you want a day or evening course?\n#Person2#: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.\n#Person1#... |
train_4594 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jimmy's parents find he's feeling terrible. They'll call the doctor immediately. | [
"#Person1#: Where is Jimmy? Why hasn't he come down for breakfast? Needn't he go to school today?\n#Person2#: He's still in bed in his room.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with our dear son?\n#Person2#: He's feeling terrible. I think he must have caught a bad cold.\n#Person1#: Well, we must call the doctor.\n#Person... |
train_4595 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests doing housework but David puts off it till tomorrow. Then #Person1# tells David that Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David thinks Bob should focus on his study. | [
"#Person1#: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.\n#Person2#: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.\n#Person2#: It can wait.\n#Person1#: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.\n#Person2#: We can do that tomorrow. We d... |
train_4596 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s hesitating about joining the music course. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the requirements of the course. | [
"#Person1#: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music?\n#Person2#: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths.\n#Person1#: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're inte... |
train_4597 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mrs. Smith is interviewing Mr.Sun who majored in accounting at Peking University. Mr.Sun introduces the related courses he took in university and adds the experience as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company for two years. Then he shows his English ability and explains why he applied to this company. Mrs. Smith ... | [
"#Person1#: Come in, please. \n#Person2#: Good moring, Mrs. Smith. \n#Person1#: Good moring. You are Mr. Sun, aren't you? Take a seat, please. \n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. \n#Person1#: I've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University. Will you please tell me something about your rel... |
train_4598 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to learn how to drive. #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad then search for the summer program of different training schools on the Internet. | [
"#Person1#: Dad, I want to learn how to drive this summer vacation. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You'd better hurry up before they've filled all classes. Many people are learning how to drive now. \n#Person1#: I will get registered now at once. Do you know any training schools? \n#Person2#: I am not sure. You c... |
train_4599 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the difference between working in a company and studying in college and reveals the secret of making progress. | [
"#Person1#: How long have you been in this company? \n#Person2#: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job. \n#Person1#: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college. \n#Person2#: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watch... |
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