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train_4800 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy an English-Chinese dictionary. #Person1# chooses the paperback version because it is cheaper. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have a good English-Chinese dictionary?\n#Person2#: Sure. How about this one?\n#Person1#: Is this the latest edition?\n#Person2#: Yes. We have both the paperback and the hardcover.\n#Person1#: What's the difference?\n#Person2#: The hardcover is more expensive.\n#Person1#: Oh! I see. I'll have the... |
train_4801 | Summarize the following conversation. | Diane comes to Jack's office to negotiate over the air-conditioners' price. Jack thinks $611 is reasonable for good quality, but Diane mentions the market price is lower. Considering the large quantity of Diane's order, Jack agrees to reduce the price. They agree $600 as a final price. | [
"#Person1#: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Diane.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Jack. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Well, I think you ' Ve reconsidered our proposal, Diane.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. After all, the quality of your air conditioners is good. The only problem is price.\n#Person1#: I should not be ... |
train_4802 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Steven for tips for flying. Steven suggests having enough sleep to overcome jet lag and bringing medicine for airsickness before departure. | [
"#Person1#: Steven, I'm going abroad by plane for the first time tomorrow. Can you give me some advice? And what should I pay attention to?\n#Person2#: First, you should have enough sleep to get over the jet lag before the departure. Most people will suffer from jet lag for a few days after a long flight.\n#Person1... |
train_4803 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Leo to a get-together. Leo can't go because he needs to work for Miss King's contract and attend his second wedding anniversary with Susan. | [
"#Person1#: Leo! I wanted to tell you thanks for all your hard work on the budget. We ' re having a get-together after work tonight at Carl ' s Karaoke Club to celebrate having finished it. We ' d love to see\n#Person2#: What fun! Normally I ' d love to, but I ' m afraid I have to work late tonight. We ' Ve got to ... |
train_4804 | Summarize the following conversation. | Miao Ping tells #Person2# some information about the account types and recommends the Type A Account. #Person2# says #Person2# will decide after a discussion. | [
"#Person1#: Let me tell you some more. The interest is settled on the 20th of the last month in each quarter, It's paid quarterly. Of course it also needs to be settled if you cancel the account.\n#Person2#: Miao Ping, in your opinion, should we go for the Type A or Type B Account?\n#Person1#: Well, the Type B Acco... |
train_4805 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# like history but #Person2# can't get good marks for poor memory for the dates. #Person2# thinks learning the reason behind events is more important. #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Are you interested in history?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.\n#Person1#: I love history, but I ' Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering ... |
train_4806 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# dislikes the movie while Mary likes the photography and the acting. | [
"#Person1#: How was the movie last night?\n#Person2#: I didn't really like it.\n#Person1#: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography.\n#Person2#: I found it very disappointing.\n#Person1#: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see.\n#Person2#: I wasn't happy with it.\n#Person... |
train_4807 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the fruit that goes with sandwiches. #Person2# likes green apples while #Person1# likes red apples. | [
"#Person1#: Are you going to eat anything with your sandwich?\n#Person2#: I may get some fruit.\n#Person1#: Oh really, what kind of fruit do you like?\n#Person2#: I tend to only eat grapes and apples.\n#Person1#: What kind of apples do you prefer?\n#Person2#: I've always liked green apples.\n#Person1#: I don't real... |
train_4808 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Henry haven't seen each other for long. They have meals and drinks together. | [
"#Person1#: Oh. Henry. I haven't seen you in ages. Come in. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?\n#Person2#: Very well, thank you.\n#Person1#: Please take a seat. Everything will be ready in a minute.\n#Person2#: Here you go. We have your cocktail and there're salad. fried chicken, French fries and van... |
train_4809 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to make a discount, #Person2# agrees to offer the lowest price. | [
"#Person1#: Well, to come straight to the point, could you tell us something about your new price?\n#Person2#: Most willingly. It's 600 dollars per ton.\n#Person1#: That's a high price.\n#Person2#: But you know, the price of this article has soared up since last year.\n#Person1#: I know. But I must say it's still u... |
train_4810 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jim tells #Person1# he enjoyed the weekends on the beach. #Person1# wants to go there. | [
"#Person1#: Jim, how was your weekend?\n#Person2#: I went to the beach with my friends and had a barbecue there.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a lot of fun. Did you go swimming, too?\n#Person2#: Sure. I think it's a fantastic place to go.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. That's an ideal place for a vacation.\n#Per... |
train_4811 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# blames #Person2# for being absent from #Person1#'s concert and apologizes after #Person2# explains there was an accident. | [
"#Person1#: You didn't show up to my performance last night! Some kind of friend you are!\n#Person2#: Give me a chance to explain. I was no my way and I had an accident.\n#Person1#: Sure. You look like you're all black and blue.\n#Person2#: I am fine. In fact, I don't have a scratch on me or my vehicle. But the oth... |
train_4812 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the recent news. They feel depressed for an unsolved murder case but they feel happy that a girl with a rare blood disease finally got enough money to get treatment. #Person2# is jealous of a man who won the lottery. | [
"#Person1#: Hello! What are you reading about in the newspaper?\n#Person2#: Hello! I was exhausted some studying, so I decided to read the newspaper to relax. Unfortunately, the news is so depressing. There has been another murder in the city center. I'm shocked that the police haven't caught the killer yet.\n#Pers... |
train_4813 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks where #Person2# wants to transfer to, #Person2# decides to stay at PCC. | [
"#Person1#: Have you figured out where you want to transfer to?\n#Person2#: I can't think of where to go.\n#Person1#: Where would you like to go to school?\n#Person2#: I really don't know.\n#Person1#: You can't think of anything?\n#Person2#: I really like where I'm at now.\n#Person1#: So, why don't you just stay he... |
train_4814 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# convinces Kim of the cleverness of today's criminals by telling Kim how #Person1#'s uncle's motorcycle was stolen. These criminals convinced other people that the motorcycle was parked illegally and they were there to tow it away. | [
"#Person1#: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen?\n#Person2#: Stolen? No, why?\n#Person1#: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days.\n#Person2#: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless.\n#Person1#: I d... |
train_4815 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss race and sports. They think Asians fit for technical sports. Westerners have intensity, speed, and explosive force while African athletes are with endurance and stamina. | [
"#Person1#: People of different races are fit for quite different sports. For instance, Asians are especially good fattable tennis, badminton, diving and shooting. They seem to have been born with certain natural endowments in technical sports, in which flexibility, agility and quick reflexes are favorable.\n#Perso... |
train_4816 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# assists Nancy to book a standard room for $79 a night. Nancy tells #Person1# she will arrive on December 23rd and will stay for 4 days. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, reservation desk. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a room.\n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, Ma'am? We got single rooms, double rooms, standard rooms, suites and deluxe suites.\n#Person2#: What's the rate for a standard room?\n#Person1#: $ 79 a night.\n#Person2#: I'd l... |
train_4817 | Summarize the following conversation. | Computer problems made some of Tristan's team members behind in their work, so they decided to work over-time for the project. Seeing they work so hard, #Person1# changes the deadline from Friday to Monday so the team has an extra weekend. | [
"#Person1#: Tristan, could you stay a few extra minutes to discuss your project with me?\n#Person2#: Sure. We're on a pretty tight schedule, but we should be able to finish it just on time.\n#Person1#: Are all of your team members on schedule?\n#Person2#: A few of the graphic designers are a bit behind in their wor... |
train_4818 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# takes Bili to see a house. Bili thinks it's too old but agrees its location is good. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. I am Bili and I made an appointment with you to see the house.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you. This way, please.\n#Person1#: The house is a little too old.\n#Person2#: But it's quite convenient for you to go to any part of the city. The subway is nearby.\n#Person1#: Yes. That's why I like the house... |
train_4819 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks the delivery of goods is too slow but #Person2# can't advance shipment. Ultimately, they agree on partial shipment. | [
"#Person1#: The order is so urgently required that we have to ask you to speed up shipment. If shipment is too late, we'll have to turn to other suppliers.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, but we can't advance shipment. The manufacturers are fully committed. They have no stock on hand.\n#Person1#: Can you find some way for ... |
train_4820 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# calls housekeeping to deal with the noise from the next room. | [
"#Person1#: Housekeeping. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, the people in the next room are a little loud. Could you do something about it?\n#Person1#: Of course. What room are you in, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm in Room 215.\n#Person1#: And do you know which room the noise is coming from?\n#Person2#: I don't know the num... |
train_4821 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks about the new MoneyLink Card. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s account details. #Person2# is already a gold cardholder and can be automatically upgraded. #Person2# wants 'perks'. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we assist you with today?\n#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I've just read your leaflet about the new MoneyLink Card. I was wondering how I go about applying for one.\n#Person1#: This scheme has just started and you will be one of our first 100 customers, so if your application is accepte... |
train_4822 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# briefs Mr. Chu's schedule. Mr. Chu can't attend the press conference so he lets #Person1# cancel it. #Person1# also reports the marketing proposal is being repaired. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Chu. Would you like me to brief your schedule for today?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: You are scheduled to meet Mr. Thompson of ABC Company at eleven this morning. Then, you have a lunch appointment with Mr. Li. And this afternoon at four you will attend a press conference.\n#Person2#:... |
train_4823 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# and Monica talk about the inspection of the goods before the delivery and the re-inspection of them after the arrival. They also talk about how the staff test and analyze the goods and what if the results from the two inspections don't match. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, this is Monica\n#Person2#: OK. Commodity inspection is really an important part of our trade contract.\n#Person1#: Yes. Let's first define the inspection right.\n#Person2#: Following the rules of world business, the exporters have the right to inspect the goods before the delivery, while the importe... |
train_4824 | Summarize the following conversation. | Peter doesn't want to learn to play the piano and promises his mother to study English hard. | [
"#Person1#: Peter, do you want to learn to play the piano?\n#Person2#: No, mom. Piano is for girls.\n#Person1#: Well, there are many boys that can play the piano very well, like Jay Chou.\n#Person2#: No way, mom. I don't like piano.\n#Person1#: OK. But you have to promise me that you will study hard in your English... |
train_4825 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Wang enjoyed his stay with #Person1# and says goodbye to #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. Wang, have you enjoyed your stay here?\n#Person2#: Of course, I'Ve enjoyed it very much. I'Ve met my old friends and made some new friends.\n#Person1#: We'Ve all enjoyed being with you. When will you come back?\n#Person2#: Sometime next year.\n#Person1#: I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Take... |
train_4826 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# complains about the hotel which was arranged by #Person2#. #Person2# disclaims responsibility. | [
"#Person1#: I've just got back from the holiday you arranged for me. But I must tell you the hotel was really awful. It was miles from the sea. The food was awful too. The bedroom was dirty.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that. But it's not really our fault. The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our re... |
train_4827 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Mary discuss that some cultures are rich in proverbs while others not. They think their culture has many proverbs but people don't create and use proverbs today because life is too complicated to be quoted by simple proverbs, perhaps that's why some cultures lack proverbs. In addition, some cultures' trad... | [
"#Person1#: Mary, have you ever wondered why some cultures have more proverbs than others? For example, the Mayans, the Incas, and the North American Indian tribes seem to have fewer proverbs than cultures like, the Arabians, and the Chinese. I wonder why this is.\n#Person2#: What would you say about our ... our ow... |
train_4828 | Summarize the following conversation. | Susan finds Peter hasn't driven for a long time. Peter says he rides to work now because he feels revived when riding to work with fresh air and he will continue riding. | [
"#Person1#: Peter, where is the ear? I haven't seen you drive to work for a long time! Is it broken or stolen?\n#Person2#: Hi, Susan] Oh, no! Of course not! I give up driving to work. Instead, I ride to my working place.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: You see. There is only a stone's throw from my home to my ... |
train_4829 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# lives close to #Person2#'s office and walks to work while Jean usually takes a bus. They eat pizza and talk about cooking and restaurants. | [
"#Person1#: This is a lovely house!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Jean.\n#Person1#: It's very close to your office, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. I always walk to work-even when it rains.\n#Person1#: I usually take the bus. It takes so long!\n#Person2#: How long does it take?\n#Person1#: Oh, it takes about 45 minutes.... |
train_4830 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go shopping but #Person2# is busy reading fashion magazines. They hold different opinions on fashion magazines. | [
"#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping? \n#Person2#: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet. \n#Person1#: What research? \n#Person2#: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends? \n#Person1#: But they're just ads. . . \n#Person2#: Duh. . . That's the point. Th... |
train_4831 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for new clothes in specialty stores. #Person1# likes the one with a Porsche logo but it is too big. Then #Person1# is attracted by another one and takes it with 50% off. | [
"#Person1#: I need some new clothes for the coming season. Where shall I go to pick up some? \n#Person2#: I'm thinking of buying some stuff, too. Let's go to the speciality stores. There will be some new models for sale now. \n#Person1#: Will the new models be very expensive? \n#Person2#: Depends on the brands. But... |
train_4832 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks about Lucy's first day of school. Lucy had English, art, and math classes. Lucy doesn't like the boring math teacher. Lucy likes the English teacher who is from the middle of America, speaks English clearly and understandably, and gives no homework today. | [
"#Person1#: Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school? \n#Person2#: It was great. I had a really good time. \n#Person1#: What classes did you have? \n#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock. \n#Person1#: What do yo... |
train_4833 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# worries about the crying baby. #Person2# thinks it's nothing serious. | [
"#Person1#: The baby is crying again. \n#Person2#: Leave him alone, he'll soon stop. \n#Person1#: How can you do so? Perhaps something is wrong with him. Let's go and see him. \n#Person2#: OK. Nothing serious. He just wants us to be with him."
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train_4834 | Summarize the following conversation. | A psychic is reported by the newspaper. #Person2# doesn't believe such things. #Person1# shows examples of #Person1#'s friends and says it's a practice that many cultures share. #Person2# wants to meet a medium for kicks. | [
"#Person1#: Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium. It says that she is really gifted and so popular now, that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months! \n#Person2#: You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, do you? \n#Person1#: Well, I have had man... |
train_4835 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# go out. It rains without warning. Their blanket is wet and they don't have food. So they decide to find a restaurant. | [
"#Person1#: Did you know it was going to rain today?\n#Person2#: Absolutely not. This comes as a total shock to me, especially since the paper said mostly sunny.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess the paper must have meant mostly sunny somewhere else. But since we've come all this way, why don't we just move the blanket und... |
train_4836 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to travel around Europe with Bill this summer. #Person1# worries about #Person2#'s financial situation for the next term, but #Person2# sticks to go traveling. | [
"#Person1#: So what are your plans for this summer?\n#Person2#: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go ... |
train_4837 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning for the coming weekend and hope the wedding dinner won't be too long to upset the plan. | [
"#Person1#: It's gonna be sunny this Saturday. Want to have a picnic in the park?\n#Person2#: Great, and we can also ride our bikes for a while.\n#Person1#: Yeah, then there will be a wedding in the evening.\n#Person2#: Oh, I almost forgot it. Dyson and Jason invited us for their wedding dinner. Hope it won't last ... |
train_4838 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews the young designer August Getty. August is excited to realize his wish to show stylish creations in New York. His family is supportive. He thinks it is fun to see people wearing his outfits. | [
"#Person1#: Please welcome August Getty to the stage. He's a young fashion designer living in Los Angeles. He just showed his fashion collection at New York Fashion Week, and he's only 20 years old. How did it feel to be one of the youngest designers at the event? Were you nervous?\n#Person2#: It was a dream come t... |
train_4839 | Summarize the following conversation. | Patrick helps #Person2# to make noodles and meatballs because he thinks #Person2# has been working a lot and taking care of the kids lately. #Person2# praises Patrick's cooking talent. | [
"#Person1#: OK, what are we going to make tonight?\n#Person2#: We're having noodles and meatballs, your favorite. Are you really going to help me?\n#Person1#: Of course, I promised you I would. You've been working a lot lately and taking care of the kids on top of that. I really want to help out.\n#Person2#: Thanks... |
train_4840 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s cousin Sheila who is graduating from nursing school. | [
"#Person1#: Are you having a party?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am throwing a party for my cousin Sheila.\n#Person1#: That sounds fun. Is it her birthday?\n#Person2#: No, she's graduating from nursing school. The family is very proud of her.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. Does she live here in Houston?\n#Person2#: No, she li... |
train_4841 | Summarize the following conversation. | Dawson wants to have a meeting with Jones. Jones refuses to stay late today so #Person1# arranges the meeting tomorrow. #Person1# invites Jones for lunch but Jones is busy. | [
"#Person1#: Mister Jones, I just got off the phone with Mister Dawson. He wants to schedule a meeting with you for later today or tomorrow.\n#Person2#: What does he want to talk about?\n#Person1#: One of the factories that makes his products. He said it was pretty urgent.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't want to stay too ... |
train_4842 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# assists #Person1# to post a letter, buy postcards and stamps, and deliver packages. | [
"#Person1#: What's the postage on this letter to Mexico please?\n#Person2#: How would you like to send it?\n#Person1#: By registered airmail.\n#Person2#: $0.90 please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address, anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like 6 postcards and 1,050 cent stamps please.\n#P... |
train_4843 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s weekend arrangements and they talk about their hobbies. #Person2# likes short trips and dancing. #Person1# loves swimming, cycling, and going to the beach. | [
"#Person1#: What are your weekend arrangements?\n#Person2#: There are many things I can do on weekends.\n#Person1#: What sort of things are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I'm keen on taking short trips to nearby scenic spots with friends.\n#Person1#: Good, I love swimming and cycling.\n#Person2#: That's great. I th... |
train_4844 | Summarize the following conversation. | David likes history programs rather than sports programs because he likes to know the history of the countries he has visited. Then David tells #Person1# about his travel experiences. | [
"#Person1#: So David, you don't like sports.\n#Person2#: Well, I like sports, but I'm just not keen on sports programs. You know, I would usually rather watch a movie or some kind of history program.\n#Person1#: Oh, ok, so you're into history?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I like studying the history of the countries that I ... |
train_4845 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has a great voice but feels nervous to sing alone. #Person1# invites #Person2# to join #Person1#'s group for the singing contest. They will talk about more later. | [
"#Person1#: Are you going to take part in the school singing contest?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Why not? You have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every Sunday, don't you?\n#Person2#: Thanks, well. Yes, I do sing at the community center, but that is with a whole bunch of ... |
train_4846 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# orders a waistcoat of tweed. #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be available next Wednesday. | [
"#Person1#: I would like to order a waistcoat.\n#Person2#: Have you chosen the material?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want it to made of tweed.\n#Person2#: Fine. And the charge is $ 100.\n#Person1#: When will it be available?\n#Person2#: Next Wednesday."
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train_4847 | Summarize the following conversation. | Janice books the round-way ticket to Shanghai on December 10th for Nova with #Person1#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Oriental China Airlines. Good morning, may I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like the round-way ticket to Shanghai on December 10th.\n#Person1#: Lady, let me check. Do you want the morning or the afternoon flight?\n#Person2#: What's the departure time?\n#Person1#: 2:30\n#Person2#: Well, the afternoon will... |
train_4848 | Summarize the following conversation. | The interview is over. Mr. Owens tells #Person2# he'll inform #Person2# of the final decision by the end of this month. They express their gratitude to each other. | [
"#Person1#: Well, if you have no further questions, then we have done.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Owens, for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome. I appreciate your coming.\n#Person2#: When can I contact you about your final decision?\n#Person1#: We need to consider se... |
train_4849 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# witnessed the robbery and tells #Person1# what happened. | [
"#Person1#: Did you hear about the robbery?\n#Person2#: Did I hear about it? I saw it happen.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: I was there.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: A man came into the bank with a gun.\n#Person1#: That's insane.\n#Person2#: I was so scared when I saw the gun.\n#Person1#: Then ... |
train_4850 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# already voted because #Person1# has some business to take care of on Tuesday. | [
"#Person1#: Do you plan on voting this Tuesday?\n#Person2#: Yes. What about you?\n#Person1#: I already voted.\n#Person2#: What do you mean you already voted?\n#Person1#: I had to mail in an absentee ballot.\n#Person2#: Why'd you have to do that?\n#Person1#: I'm not going to be able to vote this Tuesday.\n#Person2#:... |
train_4851 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# consults #Person2# about buying a bicycle. #Person1# wants to ride to work and build up the body. #Person2# asks #Person1# where #Person1# wants to ride and explains the differences between road bikes and mountain bikes. | [
"#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 bu... |
train_4852 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both expecting the new semester. #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have a new English teacher. #Person2#'s surprised and hopes they'll do better under her guidance. | [
"#Person1#: I've been looking forward to the new semester.\n#Person2#: I hope we can make great progress in this new semester.\n#Person1#: Hope so.\n#Person2#: I hear we'll have a new English teacher this semester.\n#Person1#: Really? I hope we will do much better under her guidance.\n#Person2#: I am sure we will."... |
train_4853 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has fun in the Little Italy. #Person1#, the hostess, complains about having too many children. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome! Welcome to Little Italy. We're the most Italian family here!\n#Person2#: So I've heard. That's why I'm having such a great time.\n#Person1#: If I hadn't married an Italian man, I probably wouldn't be pregnant so often. And maybe I could raise pigs instead of bambinos!\n#Person2#: Huh? Um. . . w... |
train_4854 | Summarize the following conversation. | Annie tells #Person1# about the picture of Annie's seventh great grandfather who was a very personable man. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Annie, who is this picture of?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's my great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather.\n#Person1#: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather! Cutie! What's his name?\n#Person2#: Peter Madsen. A great A if I do say so myself.\n#Person1#: Nice pun. What is it yo... |
train_4855 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Bill Gate's home #Person1#'s seen on the Internet. #Person1# thinks the house is fantastic but #Person1# doesn't want to live there, then #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s dream home. | [
"#Person1#: Have you ever seen Bill Gate's home on the internet?\n#Person2#: No. what's it like?\n#Person1#: It's got its own library, theatre, swimming pool, and a guest house. The house itself has about ten different rooms that are all hooked up to computers so you can get things done in each room through a remot... |
train_4856 | Summarize the following conversation. | Rachel likes classic music but she failed to get the ticket for the concert. Rachel's surprised that #Person1# got two tickets and invites her to the concert together. | [
"#Person1#: Rachel, do you like music?\n#Person2#: Of course. I can't live without it, so I always bring my CD with me no matter where I go.\n#Person1#: What kind of music do you like best?\n#Person2#: Light music and classic music.\n#Person1#: Really? I can't believe this. I am also keen on classic music. And do y... |
train_4857 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# loves the freedom of summer, the festivities of winter, and the smells and colors of spring, but #Person2# loves autumn most for the weather. | [
"#Person1#: What's your favorite season?\n#Person2#: I like the freedom of summer with no school.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and all those fun summer sports and activities.\n#Person2#: And I like the festivities of winter with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.\n#Person1#: Oh, me too! All the family getting together. . .... |
train_4858 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the house-warming party on Friday night. #Person2# agrees and #Person2#'ll bring some wine and music. | [
"#Person1#: do you have any plans for Friday night?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. Why?\n#Person1#: well, my house-mates and I are having a house-warming party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: sure. Would it be alright if I brought a few friends?\n#Person1#: the more, the merrier!\n#Person2#: will there be a lot... |
train_4859 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to borrow the latest ONXIU magazine but it's checked out. #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve it. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Have you got the latest ONXIU magazine?\n#Person1#: Yes, but it's checked out.\n#Person2#: What a pity! I missed it again.\n#Person1#: It's popular you know. You want to reserve it?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Fill out this form and we will send you a note when we ge... |
train_4860 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Julia to the movies for a date, but Julia prefers the coffee shop because it's quiet. | [
"#Person1#: Julia, are you free tonight?\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: I want to invite you to go to the movies.\n#Person2#: Are you asking me for a date?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I don't like to go to the movies on a date. It's noisy there.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to meet?\n#Person2#: Let's go to th... |
train_4861 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# inquires about Jared's father who's in the hospital resting. Jared tells #Person1# he's basically worried about how his mother's doing. Jared has to go back to the hospital and #Person1# decides to go with him. | [
"#Person1#: Jared, I just heard about your father. How is he doing?\n#Person2#: He's in the hospital resting. The doctor's didn't give a clear answer yet.\n#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I'm sure they will do whatever they can.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: You must feel rea... |
train_4862 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to subscribe to Fitness Consultant for six months for his wife. #Person2# tells him the subscription is 650 Yuan. #Person1#'s shocked at the price. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to subscribe to a magazine.\n#Person2#: What magazine do you want to subscribe for?\n#Person1#: Fitness Consultant.\n#Person2#: OK, Fitness Consultant. How many subscriptions do you want?\n#Person1#: Only one, please.\n#Person2#: How long do you want the subscription for?\n#Person1#: For... |
train_4863 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jane tells Mr.Miller about the necessary arrangements she has made for the meeting. | [
"#Person1#: Jane, the meeting is scheduled from 1:00 this afternoon. Have you made the necessary arrangements?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Miller. We'll use the conference room on the third floor for the meeting.\n#Person1#: That's right. The meeting is very important. Where shall the guests be received before the meeting... |
train_4864 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks for delivery service and #Person2# arranges the delivery for #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Okay, I'll take it. By the way, do you have delivery service?\n#Person2#: You don't need to carry the furniture home because we have delivery service.\n#Person1#: Do you charge for delivery?\n#Person2#: Wo will deliver the goods to you for free.\n#Person1#: Very good. Could you deliver it to this addres... |
train_4865 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to buy a house. #Person2# wants a realtor while #Person1# doesn't think it necessary. After discussion, #Person2# is talked into looking for the house by themselves in the papers. | [
"#Person1#: I think this spring is a good time for us to start looking.\n#Person2#: We should plan to move out of here before July. I'm tired of living in apartments.\n#Person1#: I know, dear. I am too. But we've just been too busy to look for a house.\n#Person2#: We need to find a good realtor.\n#Person1#: Not nec... |
train_4866 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to open an account. #Person1# explains the features of chequing accounts and savings accounts. #Person2# chooses a chequing account and #Person1# assists him in the procedure. | [
"#Person1#: Next, please. May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Hello, yes, I'd like to open a bank account.\n#Person1#: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?\n#Person2#: What features do they offer?\n#Person1#: Well, if you just take a loo... |
train_4867 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the redecoration #Person1#'s done to the bedroom. #Person1#'s wardrobe is full of clothes and #Person1#'s considering getting rid of some of them. #Person2# suggests giving old clothes to charity shops. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. | [
"#Person1#: I have redecorated my bedroom. I decide to repaint the walls and change the pictures. I also bought a new pair of curtains. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: I think is looks great. I really like the light colors you have chosen. The pictures are nice too. Did you bought any new furniture?\n#Person1#... |
train_4868 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# acquiesces in #Person2#'s passing through the express check-out lane. Unfortunately, #Person2#'s coupons expired yesterday so he pays by debit club card. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?\n#Person1#: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping ca... |
train_4869 | Summarize the following conversation. | Steven calls for Mr. Brown who isn't available, so Steven requests #Person2# to leave a message. | [
"#Person1#: Hello? This is Steven. I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.\n#Person1#: Then what time do you think he will be in?\n#Person2#: I suppose he won't come back until 6 p. m. By the way, do you want to call later, or would you like to leave a message?\n#P... |
train_4870 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Mary are appreciating the panda at the zoo. They talk about what pandas eat and other famous animals in the world. | [
"#Person1#: May, look, what's that in the cage?\n#Person2#: Don't you know that? It's panda.\n#Person1#: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well.\n#Person2#: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat?\n#Person1#: Of course, Bamboo!\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: I also kno... |
train_4871 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s tired of teaching the same textbook and wants to try something new. | [
"#Person1#: How long have you been teaching in this middle school?\n#Person2#: For ten years. To be frank, I'm tired of teaching the same textbook for so long though I do enjoy being a teacher. I'm considering trying something new."
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train_4872 | Summarize the following conversation. | Lily borrowed #Person1#'s computer without asking. #Person1# needs the computer urgently to do the homework project because #Person1# has got everything saved on it. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Lily, are you still at Jane's house?\n#Person2#: Yeah, why? We're just playing some games.\n#Person1#: Computer games? I've been looking for my notebook computer.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I've just borrowed it for the evening. Hope you don't mind.\n#Person1#: Oh, honestly! You're always using my thing... |
train_4873 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tom's planning to do the yard work this weekend. #Person2# persuades Tom into going to the Grand Opening of the new Winfield Mall. | [
"#Person1#: Tom, what are we going to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: I am planning to work in the yard. Why?\n#Person1#: Maybe we should take a look at the new Winfield Mall. The Grand Opening's this week.\n#Person2#: Already? Amazing! That place went up fast. Well, I'd rather finish the yard work, but if you really ... |
train_4874 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks #Person1# for help when boarding and #Person1# answers his questions patiently. | [
"#Person1#: Your boarding pass, please!\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Where is my seat?\n#Person1#: 15A. Just over there, sir.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Miss. By the way, where can I put my bag'?\n#Person1#: You can put your coat and small things on the shelf over your feet.\n#Person2#: I've ... |
train_4875 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s hungry and suggests buying some food. #Person2# agrees reluctantly and reminds #Person1# they're eating supper at home tonight. They discuss what to buy before going. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, let's just go in for a minute, I'm hungry.\n#Person2#: OK, but just a snack. We're eating supper at home tonight.\n#Person1#: Let's get some milk and bread.\n#Person2#: I don't really like milk. How about a soda?\n#Person1#: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is healthier.\n#Person2#: Oh, if you... |
train_4876 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to go to New Zealand around Christmas. #Person2# suggests #Person1# book the flight right now for a lower price. | [
"#Person1#: Let's go and have lunch together.\n#Person2#: OK!\n#Person1#: By the way, I'm thinking of going to New Zealand around Christmas for three weeks. It's such a beautiful country. I've never been there before.\n#Person2#: Have you booked the flight?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I'm planning to book my flight in two... |
train_4877 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s going to join the Drama Club this year and #Person1#'s going to take music lessons. They're both going to study a lot. | [
"#Person1#: So, do you have any special plans for this year?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to join the Drama Club.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to act in the school play. How about you? Are you going to do anything special this year?\n#Person1#: Well, I really want to learn to play the guitar, so I'm... |
train_4878 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tony and Professor Johnson are talking about writing on cross-country skiing. Tony wants to write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country and leave out how much effort it takes to keep going, but Professor Johnson suggests he keep it. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Professor Johnson.\n#Person2#: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today?\n#Person1#: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn't coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me-one I participate in.\n#Person2#: What sport did ... |
train_4879 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s going home. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because #Person2#'s mom is ill and #Person2#'ll stay at home for at most four days. | [
"#Person1#: I hear you're going home, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I wanted to go on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket for Monday, I bought a ticket for Tuesday.\n#Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry?\n#Person2#: My mother is ill. She has been sent to the hospital.\n#Person1#: How did you get the news? Did your moth... |
train_4880 | Summarize the following conversation. | Diana tells Peter she cannot go to Hong Kong this weekend because she has to study for an important test. Peter'll go with Dan instead. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Peter, I'm sorry!\n#Person2#: Hi, Diana, what's wrong?\n#Person1#: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I'm afraid I can't go.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.\n#Person2#: We can go next week instead.\n#Person1#: No, I don't wa... |
train_4881 | Summarize the following conversation. | Michael buys two two round-trip tickets to New York for next Saturday with #Person1#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to buy two tickets to New York, please.\n#Person1#: When do you want to leave, sir?\n#Person2#: Next Saturday.\n#Person1#: Just a moment. Yes, we still have some tickets.\n#Person2#: How much is a round trip ticket?\n#Person1#: Let me see ... 18,168 ... |
train_4882 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s going to the Golden hotel for an appointment with an important client at 10. #Person1# drives #Person2# there. | [
"#Person1#: Where is it? \n#Person2#: I'm going to the Golden hotel. \n#Person1#: Get in, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I have an appointment with an important client at 10 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, you'll be there plenty of time. That is it. 7. 15$, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. here's 10$, just give m... |
train_4883 | Summarize the following conversation. | Wumei has a reservation. #Person2# asks about her demands and arranges a single quiet room with a bathroom for her. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. I want a room tonight. \n#Person2#: Single or double? \n#Person1#: Single, please. \n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation? \n#Person1#: Yes, I made a reservation in Shanghai. \n#Person2#: Then, I believe you have a conformation slip. \n#Person1#: Yeah, let me see. Is this the one you want?... |
train_4884 | Summarize the following conversation. | John meets Benjamin. Benjamin feels bad because of the jet lag, then they begin to talk about the knowledge of China, including the Grea Wall and Chinese tea. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane. \n#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag. \n#Person2#: Oh, I ... |
train_4885 | Summarize the following conversation. | Alison tells #Person1# she doesn't want more food as she's on a diet. | [
"#Person1#: Alison, would you like to have some more? \n#Person2#: No thanks. I have had enough. \n#Person1#: Actually you haven't have much. \n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I am on the diet. \n#Person1#: That sounds ridiculous. Why? \n#Person2#: Well, I am gaining weight these days, and I have to watch my calo... |
train_4886 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s interested in the band R5. Susan introduces the band to #Person1# and lends #Person1# the main album. | [
"#Person1#: The boys in this picture look awesome, Susan. Who are they?\n#Person2#: There are members of a band called R5. Their music is really popular right now online. I'm a big fan. This boy here is Ross and these here are Rocky, Riker and Rydel Lynch. Oh, and this is Ellington Ratliff.\n#Person1#: So who is th... |
train_4887 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# consults about a savings account. #Person2# tells #Person1# the interest rate of a savings account, then #Person1#'s willing to open one. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like some information about opening a savings account.\n#Person2#: A savings account? Certainly, what would you like to know?\n#Person1#: Could you tell me what the interest rate is?\n#Person2#: It's five and a quarter percent.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Would you like to open the savings accoun... |
train_4888 | Summarize the following conversation. | Kesley Adams calls about the TV #Person1# advertised in the newspaper. Kesley'll come to see the TV at 4:00 PM sound this afternoon. | [
"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hi, my name is Kelsey Adams. I'm calling about the TV.\n#Person1#: Oh, hi. So you saw my ad in the newspaper?\n#Person2#: That's right. My old TV just stopped working, so I think this might be great for both of us.\n#Person1#: I hope so. It's a 50 inch Sony flat screen TV and it's onl... |
train_4889 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s angry because #Person2# asked #Person2#'s boss for a raise but got rejected. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and suggests that they eat out with the kids tonight. | [
"#Person1#: Honey, you don't seem to be in a good mood. What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: I had a talk with my boss today and I was really angry. I asked him to pay me more each month. And can you guess what he said?\n#Person1#: I certainly have no idea. What did he say to make you so angry?\n#Person2#: He said I ... |
train_4890 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Jason are evaluating Abby's presentation. Jason expresses his opinion about her advantages and disadvantages. | [
"#Person1#: Now that Abby has finished her presentation. It only occupied 4 minutes. Let's evaluate her speech. Jason, what do you think of her presentation?\n#Person2#: She spoke loudly and clearly and she seemed quite confident.\n#Person1#: OK. What else?\n#Person2#: Her speech was well organized. Her conclusion ... |
train_4891 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s interview. #Person2# tells #Person1# she told the manager she left her previous job because her boss wouldn't give her a raise. | [
"#Person1#: How was your interview?\n#Person2#: Pretty good, the manager asked me the usual questions, then he asked me why I decided to leave my previous job.\n#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I told him that I hadn't gotten a raise for 3 years. I also told him that one of my coworkers quit her job because... |
train_4892 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# calls #Person2# that the merchandise has not arrived, so #Person2# is going to contact the express company. | [
"#Person1#: I'm calling to tell you that the merchandise ordered last month has not arrived yet.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, hold on a moment. I'll check it out. But we have already shipped it to you last month. Would you like us to contact the express company to know what's going on?\n#Person1#: Please find out the rea... |
train_4893 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# goes to aerobics class to lose weight instead of keeping on a diet. #Person2# also praises #Person1# for the vitality. | [
"#Person1#: You look fresh recently. And.. what's your weight now?\n#Person2#: 110 pounds.\n#Person1#: Really? Congratulations! That's really something beyond my imagination. How did you make it? Did you keep on a diet?\n#Person2#: No, you know I can't bear eating less.\n#Person1#: Then do the slim pills take effec... |
train_4894 | Summarize the following conversation. | John calls Deborah from Australia at 10 PM and Deborah tells him that it is 4 AM in Los Angeles. | [
"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Deborah! This is John. I'm calling from Australia.\n#Person1#: What are you doing in Australia?\n#Person2#: I'm attending a conference in Sydney this week. Remember?\n#Person1#: Oh, right. What time is it there?\n#Person2#: It's 10:00 P. M. And it's four o'clock in Los Angeles, ri... |
train_4895 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# in Bruno Bistro helps Mark to make a reservation at eight tonight. | [
"#Person1#: Bruno Bistro, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, hello, I would like to make a reservation please.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir, For which day and time please?\n#Person2#: Tonight at seven.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, but we are fully booked tonight until eight.\n#Person2#: In that case, eight o'clock is ... |
train_4896 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# goes to laundry and wants his shirt washed, ironed and a suit dry-cleaned. #Person2# tells that the laundry opens from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to have this shirt washed and ironed.\n#Person2#: OK, do you want us to use starch?\n#Person1#: Yes, heavy starch in the collar please.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sir. Your shirt will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day af... |
train_4897 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks the offices in IVS Company are impressive with their Logo everywhere, but #Person2# that it is exaggerating. | [
"#Person1#: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated ... |
train_4898 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is doing a part-time job in this coffeehouse and #Person1# thinks this job can help improve #Person1#'s spoken language. #Person1# shows #Person2# the self-help coffee maker and #Person2# reminds #Person1# that #Person2# is a regular customer. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, This is your order.\n#Person2#: Are you new here? I come to this coffeehouse often. But I didn't see you here before.\n#Person1#: Yes. I started this part-time job just three days ago. And my internship will last 1 week. I'm still a student now.\n#Person2#: Do you mind if I ask you why you've taken... |
train_4899 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jean tells #Person2# that he lost sleep last night. Jean also explains that he used to take three sleeping pills every night because of terrible strain, then he stopped drinking coffee late instead. | [
"#Person1#: What was the party like last night, Jean?\n#Person2#: Not bad at all, thanks. There were one or two interesting people there. Why couldn't you come?\n#Person1#: Well, I couldn't get away from work early. And when. I got home I had a headache, so I had to go straight to bed. But I was over-tired, because... |
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