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train_5200
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss direct pollutions, which are from factories, refineries waste treatment plants, and indirect pollutions which include contaminants that enter the water supply. Then they call for active participation in dealing with those problems.
[ "#Person1#: Well, no one could survive without water, but you see pollution has been making more and more water unable for drinking.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Water pollution has for a long time been a major concern among the environmental issues.\n#Person1#: But what are the sources of water pollution?\n#Person2#: They co...
train_5201
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is going to date. Lisa will keep it secret and gives her coat to #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night.\n#Person2#: Are you angry, Lisa?\n#Person1#: Angry? Why would I be?\n#Person2#: Please don't tell my mom.\n#Person1#: Come on. Dating is a part of young people's social life. Besides, you're sixteen already.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that you see it ...
train_5202
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# recommends a movie to #Person1# which is about the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds with great cinematography. #Person1# may invite #Person1#'s girlfriend to see it next weekend.
[ "#Person1#: How did you spend the weekend?\n#Person2#: I went to a movie with my boyfriend.\n#Person1#: Really? How was it?\n#Person2#: It was great. The director took a lot of care while framing. They say be has good chance at winning the Oscar for best director. Also I like the actors, some really great new young...
train_5203
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the new album of Jay Chou, and #Person2# is crazy for one song.
[ "#Person1#: What are you listening now, Fred?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Hey! Man, put your earphone out. I said which song you are listening to.\n#Person2#: Jay Chou's title song in his new album.\n#Person1#: What's your comment on his new album?\n#Person2#: Gorgeous! There is another song combining Chinese and...
train_5204
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# sees Mr. Martin off at the airport. Mr. Martin thanks for #Person1#'s help in the past days.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Martin, we're on arrival.\n#Person2#: It's nice of you to see my off at the airport. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: We'll miss you. I hope we'll keep in touch.\n#Person2#: Sure. You've given a great help to me in the past days.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. We hope you'll visit Beijing again.\n#Pe...
train_5205
Summarize the following conversation.
Tony and #Person1# greet each other. #Person1# is going to a football match.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Tony. Fancy meeting you here. How are things going with you?\n#Person2#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?\n#Person1#: Pretty good! How are your parents these days?\n#Person2#: Oh, they are fine. They are enjoying their retirement.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. That's nice to hear. Well, I am going to a foot...
train_5206
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wakes #Person2# up but #Person2# wants to sleep more and will prepare everything after waking up. So #Person1# lets #Person2# sleep for a little while longer.
[ "#Person1#: Get up, it's time for you to get ready.\n#Person2#: Let me just get five more minutes of sleep.\n#Person1#: I would, but you need to start getting ready for school.\n#Person2#: I understand, but all I want is five more minutes of sleep.\n#Person1#: If I let you go back to sleep, I know that you won't ge...
train_5207
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is arrested by the police because #Person2# is suspected of hiding illegal drugs, but #Person2# refuses to confess.
[ "#Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head!\n#Person2#: What did I do? I haven't done anything.\n#Person1#: You're under arrest for concealing illegal drugs.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs. So we are taking you into custody.\n#Person2#: I didn't do...
train_5208
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# didn't pass the driving test but that #Person1# can take a retest.
[ "#Person1#: Did I do well on my test?\n#Person2#: Do you want to know the honest answer?\n#Person1#: Why wouldn't I want to know?\n#Person2#: You had pretty bad scores.\n#Person1#: Exactly what do you mean by bad?\n#Person2#: You failed.\n#Person1#: How'd I fail it?\n#Person2#: There are a couple of reasons why you...
train_5209
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between Whole Foods market and Sons. #Person2# will try Whole Foods which offers organic foods.
[ "#Person1#: Have you ever done your shopping at Whole Foods market?\n#Person2#: I haven't shopped there. How is the food?\n#Person1#: The food there is wonderful.\n#Person2#: I go to Sons for my groceries.\n#Person1#: I prefer the food at Whole Foods.\n#Person2#: Is there something wrong with Sons?\n#Person1#: Sons...
train_5210
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the singer #Person1# loves most. They review the whole process in which the singer persisted in every audition, made a great performance, and won at last.
[ "#Person1#: Did you watch the finale last night? My favorite singer won!\n#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.\n#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried ...
train_5211
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between France and Japan. At first, they compare the geography of the two countries. Japan is made up of islands while France is located on the continent. They both have good harbors but France also has mountains. When it comes to climate, France is warmer. Farming, fishing, ...
[ "#Person1#: I've heard so much about Japan. Is it a beautiful country?\n#Person2#: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful, but to me its beauty is breathtaking. You feel the same way about France, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do feel the same way about France. The swift rivers, the fertile valleys, the large citie...
train_5212
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# gives a gift to Mr. Mass. Mr. Mass thanks #Person1# a lot.
[ "#Person1#: Mr. Mass, here is a gift for you.\n#Person2#: Oh. Thanks a million.\n#Person1#: It's a souvenir I bought for you from Rome.\n#Person2#: How beautiful! I love it at all.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you. I really don't know how I can thank you enough.\n#Person1#: Don't ...
train_5213
Summarize the following conversation.
Lina tells #Person2# PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking and #Person2# can get all of the usual banking services plus some new extra ones anywhere.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, Lincoln Corporate Services. Lina speaking, how may I help?\n#Person2#: Hello, Lina. I'm calling about your new PIN scheme. I'm new to all of this, so some of my questions may sound a little ignorant. . .\n#Person1#: That's not a problem, I'm more than happy to explain everything in layme...
train_5214
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Janet wants to watch different channels. Suddenly the TV breaks down and they decide to play a game of cards instead.
[ "#Person1#: Flip it to channel 9, will you, Janet? There's a big basketball game on in a couple of minutes.\n#Person2#: Sorry, turkey. I have already got dibs on the TV for tonight, remember? And I'm watching'Disco Fever'on channel 6.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah, smarty-pants? Over my dead body. Now, don't be such a brat ...
train_5215
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to book a ticket. #Person1# chooses to leave for New York at 5 o'clock on September 9th.
[ "#Person1#: Will you book a ticket to New York for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. When do you want to leave here?\n#Person1#: This Saturday.\n#Person2#: Will, that'll be the sixth of September.\n#Person1#: That's right. Will you check what fights are available on the sixth of September?\n#Person2#: I'll check it over. O...
train_5216
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# majors in commercial English and dislikes meeting the deadline. #Person2# thinks the greatest disappointment is that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s grandpa when #Person2# was ten. #Person2# will start working at the beginning of next month if hired.
[ "#Person1#: We have received your resume in answer to our ads. I would like to talk with you regarding your qualification for this position, OK?\n#Person2#: It is my honor to have this chance for this interview. Well, my major is commercial English. You know, and I am not only familiar with useful English expressio...
train_5217
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are amazed by the enthusiasm of the crowd and the guy diving into the audience.
[ "#Person1#: Wow, that was an amazing show!\n#Person2#: Yeah, the crowd was totally out of control.\n#Person1#: I know! Did you see what that guy did in the front of the stage?\n#Person2#: You mean the guy who took a dive into the audience from the stage?\n#Person1#: Yeah! He landed directly in the middle of all tho...
train_5218
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is going to Hong Kong University to study finance. Lily is going to a university in Beijing to study medicine.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University.\n#Person2#: Sounds great. Hong Kong is an internat...
train_5219
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad that #Person2# failed classes, lost the job, and wrecked dad's laptop and car. And the bad news is that #Person2#'s old boyfriend, a gangster, will come over to talk to #Person2#'s dad.
[ "#Person1#: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.\n#Person2#: Hi Dad. I love you.\n#Person1#: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before.\n#Person2#: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down.\n#Person1#: Uh, this doesn't sound good.\n#Person2#: Well,...
train_5220
Summarize the following conversation.
John dreamed to be a pilot. #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist, but #Person1# dreams to be an interpreter at present.
[ "#Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy? \n#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it. \n#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a comm...
train_5221
Summarize the following conversation.
Jeff and Joanne are quarreling about the division of property. Joanna wants to keep the antique gramophone while Jeff wants to get the silver tea set. An old picture reminds them of the happy time they had together and they start to think if their relationship can't be reconciled.
[ "#Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright? \n#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I shoul...
train_5222
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# likes to do crossword puzzles and #Person1# likes to play darts. #Person1# thought everyone in #Person2#'s country was experts at mah-jong but #Person2# says people aren't all exactly the same.
[ "#Person1#: what are you doing? \n#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper. \n#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you? \n#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like? \n...
train_5223
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# feels bad because of the rainy weather. But #Person1# likes rainy days.
[ "#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You don't look well. \n#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad. \n#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin. \n#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes...
train_5224
Summarize the following conversation.
Andrea is a guide. #Person1# is a student but has a part-time job in a restaurant.
[ "#Person1#: Where do you work, Andrea? \n#Person2#: I work for Thomas Cook Travel. \n#Person1#: Oh, really? What do you do there? \n#Person2#: I'm a guide. I take people on tours to countries in South America, like Peru. \n#Person1#: That sounds interesting ! \n#Person2#: Yes, it's a great job. I love it. And what ...
train_5225
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# goes to a restaurant without a reservation, so #Person2# waits for non-smoking section vacancy for a while. After #Person2# is seated, #Person1# helps #Person2# order the main course and drink.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation? \n#Person2#: No, we don't. \n#Person1#: How many people are you together? \n#Person2#: Just two people. \n#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first? \n#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section. \n#Per...
train_5226
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# feels nervous and scared about tests. #Person2# comforts #Person1# by explaining the advantages of test including proving students' skills and giving teachers feedback.
[ "#Person1#: Do you usually feel nervous, anxious or scared during tests, Jane?\n#Person2#: I used to.\n#Person1#: How did you get over it then?\n#Person2#: Believe it or not, tests don't mean that we should do extra work. Teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons. Knowing it is very important fo...
train_5227
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# regret choosing David. They think he is antisocial and the food he made is disgusting. He always gives opinions and #Person1# caught him kicking a cat.
[ "#Person1#: In the end, we chose David. He wasn't ideal but there was nobody else who we interviewed that we liked.\n#Person2#: But we really regret it now. He's really antisocial. He stays in his room all day reading.\n#Person1#: True, it's like he feels superior to us.\n#Person2#: He doesn't leave his dirty cloth...
train_5228
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks #Person2# should get another job because digging garden is not suitable. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a doctor.
[ "#Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?\n#Person2#: But I like my job, you know, I like fresh air, and the pay is not bad.\n#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a University graduate, if I were you I'd take some kind of direction lawyer teaching.\n#Person2#: Teaching? Anything but that....
train_5229
Summarize the following conversation.
John tells #Person1# he thinks the curriculum is very interesting. #Person1# invites John to have dinner together, but John refuses.
[ "#Person1#: Hi John, are you used to the curriculum in our school?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: 5 days a week too.\n#Person2#: Actually 5 and 1/2. On Saturday, there is only 1/2 day.\n#Pe...
train_5230
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about how to join the library as a public member. #Person1# needs to pay for it and can borrow 6 books at a time.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, can I join the library?\n#Person2#: Are you a student of our college?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not. But I hear that it's open to the public.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: OK. Does it cost anything to join?\n#Person2#: Well, it's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per y...
train_5231
Summarize the following conversation.
Stephan Darcy tells #Person1# his only real experience was writing business plans and the hardest thing is finding the perfect words to fit what he wanted to say. Darcy might write more but maybe not poetry.
[ "#Person1#: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?\n#Person2#: ...
train_5232
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# orders 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. #Person1# will deliver them tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?\n#Person2#: I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. We want office-style cabinets in white. The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356.\n#Person1#: How soon do you want it?\n#Person2#: Could you deliver it tomorrow?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Please ha...
train_5233
Summarize the following conversation.
Jack tells Jane that Sally, Tim, and the dog are all in the garden.
[ "#Person1#: Where ' s Sally, Jack?\n#Person2#: She ' s in the garden, Jane.\n#Person1#: What ' s she doing?\n#Person2#: She ' s sitting under the tree.\n#Person1#: Is Tim in the garden, too?\n#Person2#: Yes, he is. He ' s climbing the tree.\n#Person1#: I beg your pardon? Who ' s climbing the tree.\n#Person2#: Tim i...
train_5234
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# hate to go outside. They think the city is full of jerks and rude people.
[ "#Person1#: I hate to go outside.\n#Person2#: Me too.\n#Person1#: Why do you hate to go outside?\n#Person2#: I meet too many jerks.\n#Person1#: I agree.\n#Person2#: This city is full of jerks.\n#Person1#: Rude people are everywhere.\n#Person2#: But what can you do?\n#Person1#: You can yell at them.\n#Person2#: And ...
train_5235
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to buy a light gift for his brother. #Person1# recommends a handkerchief. #Person2#'ll take it.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.\n#Person1#: By air or by sea?\n#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?\n#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather....
train_5236
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests #Person2# propose as soon as possible.
[ "#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.\n#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.\n#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.\n#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that." ]
train_5237
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the cable isn't working and it'll be free until it comes back on.
[ "#Person1#: I have a question about my cable.\n#Person2#: What do you need?\n#Person1#: I haven't been able to watch my cable for the past week.\n#Person2#: Right now the cable isn't working.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me when it will be back on?\n#Person2#: The cable should be running again in a couple of days.\n#...
train_5238
Summarize the following conversation.
Steward will bring #Person1# a magazine in English.
[ "#Person1#: Steward!\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am?\n#Person1#: May I have a magazine or something?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Just a moment. I'll be right back with one. Which do you prefer, one in English or in Chinese?\n#Person1#: One in English, please.\n#Person2#: All right, ma'am." ]
train_5239
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# agree that people don't change fashions every year because it's expensive, and they have to limit the money they spend on fashion.
[ "#Person1#: Do you think I still fashionable in this dress?\n#Person2#: I think so. Blue is still very fashionable at the moment.\n#Person1#: This style came out last year, though. I like the dress, but I'm not sure whether last year's fashions will be same this year.\n#Person2#: I think this kind of dress will sta...
train_5240
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they do in summer and winter. They prefer summer to winter because it's too cold to wear the clothes they like in winter.
[ "#Person1#: What do you do in summer?\n#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?\n#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good ...
train_5241
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# hasn't got enough evidence for prosecuting someone. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary.
[ "#Person1#: I haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him.\n#Person2#: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.\n#Person1#: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.\n#Person2#: Did you ask his former secretary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.\n#Person1#: Tha...
train_5242
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Li tells #Person1# #Person1# needs 120 units to complete a Bachelor's degree which normally takes four years.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. Mr. Li. May I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat, please. What would you like to know?\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how many credits would be enough for a Bachelor's degree?\n#Person2#: A Bachelor is awarded to a student who successfully completes over 120 units, including g...
train_5243
Summarize the following conversation.
David is upset because he worries about job-hunting after graduation. #Person1# cheers him up.
[ "#Person1#: David, what's new with you? You are not in the mood. Can you tell me?\n#Person2#: After six months, my college life will come to the end. The following trouble will be the job-hunting. That's really a headache.\n#Person1#: Do not take things so seriously, my pal! Every one of us will face the trouble an...
train_5244
Summarize the following conversation.
Fred explains the details of the plan for April 28th to #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to add one plan after the meeting.
[ "#Person1#: Fred, have you made the plan for April 28th?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Shall I explain the details of the plan now?\n#Person1#: You go!\n#Person2#: According to your schedule, you will visit the Times Company, including its office building, workshops and stores, in the morning from 8: 30 to 11\n#Person1#: I...
train_5245
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# for help in selecting a foreign market to invest in. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to trade restrictions when considering the purchasing ability in various countries.
[ "#Person1#: How do you do? I need your help in selecting a foreign market to invest!\n#Person2#: Fine. I have your letter and I've made some notes.\n#Person1#: How can I find out what countries to invest?\n#Person2#: We have quite a lot of import and export information and can give you figures on population, consum...
train_5246
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has a fever. #Person1# suggests and clams #Person2# to go home and get rest.
[ "#Person1#: Are you alright, child?\n#Person2#: Hey, I still know my name.\n#Person1#: What did the nurse say?\n#Person2#: She said I have a fever but nothing major.\n#Person1#: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.\n#Person2#: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?\n#Person1#: Then I'l...
train_5247
Summarize the following conversation.
Kalina phones Professor Clark to tell him she'll be missing his literature class because she sprained her wrist.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, is this Professor Clark?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am Professor Clark.\n#Person1#: Hello, Professor, this is Kalina, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings.\n#Person2#: Yes, how are you doing?\n#Person1#: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recupera...
train_5248
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# recommends several hats for #Person2#. #Person2# buys the pink one after bargaining with #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a hat.\n#Person1#: Come here, please.\n#Person2#: Is this one fit for you? It is nice.\n#Person1#: I don't like the style.\n#Person2#: How about this one?\n#Person1#: Black is not my favorite colour.\n#Person2#: You must like this pink one, don't you?\n#Person1#...
train_5249
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# has a fever. #Person1#'s mom asks #Person1# to take a bath to sweat it out.
[ "#Person1#: Mom!? ? ?\n#Person2#: I know, sweetie. Just open wide. Don't talk.\n#Person1#: Mmm. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, you've got a fever. One-oh-one. . . time to break out the children's Tylenol.\n#Person1#: I have the chills. Can you turn on the heater?\n#Person2#: We're not turning on the heater in May! You need to...
train_5250
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are watching the ballet performance given by Eddy and Jack. They think it'll be embarrassing if the two fall.
[ "#Person1#: Next is a ballet performance, but who is the dancer?\n#Person2#: I'd swear that's Eddy from circulation.\n#Person1#: Since when did Eddy start doing ballet? !\n#Person2#: Not very long from the looks of it!\n#Person1#: Look! He has a partner!\n#Person2#: He's dancing with Jack!\n#Person1#: Gross!\n#Pers...
train_5251
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the post office.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me! How can I get to the post office, please?\n#Person2#: Well, turn left at the first corner after the crossroad. It's near the corner. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure!" ]
train_5252
Summarize the following conversation.
Miao Ping explains the interest rate to #Person1# if they exceed be counted, then #Person1# decides to go ahead.
[ "#Person1#: After you've thought it over, get back to me and we can go ahead.\n#Person2#: Miao Ping, if I do decide to go ahead, how will the interest if I exceed be counted?\n#Person1#: It is higher than the rate of interest for Current Deposits and a little lower than the rate for the 6 - month time deposits.\n#P...
train_5253
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary, who's been a secretary for several years, tells #Person1# how to prepare for a meeting and what to do during the meeting and after the meeting.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Mary, you have been a secretary for several years in this company. Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference?\n#Person2#: Well, an important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well the preparation work for the meeting.\n#Person1#: What should a secr...
train_5254
Summarize the following conversation.
Smith has a reservation for a double and pays by VISA. #Person2# helps him to check in.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, I have a reservation for a double.\n#Person2#: What's your last name?\n#Person1#: It's Smith. Here is my driver's license.\n#Person2#: Yes, I do show your reservation. How could you like to pay for the room?\n#Person1#: I'd like to put it on my VISA.\n#Person2#: Fine. Here is your room key, here ...
train_5255
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule of their journey tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: I'll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: How long will the journey last?\n#Person1#: It's a three and an half hours drive. And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch and another ten to wait for the ferry." ]
train_5256
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Freedman tells #Person1# he became fond of eating when he started traveling and he tried to find places that served food that made him feel good. He tells #Person1# how he managed to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants. He asks the people there to find restaurants.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You're a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you're so fond of eating out?\n#Person2#: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started travelling, I had no other choice but eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eat...
train_5257
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s in despair that they might be bought out. #Person2#'s still hopeful.
[ "#Person1#: We don't have the resources to stop those people from buying us out unless a miracle happens. This may be the end of us.\n#Person2#: I still have hope we can get help from the bank. After all we don't need that much money." ]
train_5258
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about stressful things. They both think that going to the dentist, taking exams, and being late are stressful. #Person2# thinks interviews are stressful while #Person1# thinks it challenging.
[ "#Person1#: Hmm... Here's one of a crowd of people moving. I think that's pretty stressful.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't think it's so bad. But I do think that going to the dentist is stressful.\n#Person1#: Oh, so do I! It's stressful because you have no control.\n#Person2#: That's right. Look at this one. This poor b...
train_5259
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# requests #Person2# to take care of their animals because #Person1# and #Person1#'s wife are going out of town this weekend. #Person1# introduces the animals to #Person2#, including Jaws, their dog, who seems pampered, Claws, their cat, who is a little temperamental and has been going to the animal therapist, ...
[ "#Person1#: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?\n#Person2#: Fine. How about you?\n#Person1#: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. My leg still hurts...
train_5260
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what birds eat.
[ "#Person1#: Those birds love my yard. See? They are probably looking for worms.\n#Person2#: Yeah, they are lucky they can find meals in lots of places. We have to go to the grocery store to buy our food.\n#Person1#: True, but I wouldn't want to eat what they do, even if it's free." ]
train_5261
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks there's so much to do around the house. David'll do the chores tomorrow. #Person1# tells David Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David's unhappy with that.
[ "#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_5262
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# looks tired because #Person2# had the party the whole night, but #Person2# has to see the boss right now.
[ "#Person1#: You look tired. Did you sleep well?\n#Person2#: No. My friend and I had a party the whole night.\n#Person1#: You should go home and take a rest.\n#Person2#: I know, but my boss wants to see me right now." ]
train_5263
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s feeling hot but #Person1# has an important meeting with clients. Ophra thinks #Person1# shouldn't go to work today.
[ "#Person1#: I'm feeling hot, Ophra.\n#Person2#: Hot? It's windy and cold today. You must have got a cold. I'm afraid that you took off your coat while you played football with your friends yesterday afternoon.\n#Person1#: Yes. I felt sweat then. Oh, it's seven fifty now. My gosh! I'll be late if I don't drive to wo...
train_5264
Summarize the following conversation.
Kathy likes traveling for pleasure but doesn't like traveling to work.
[ "#Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy? \n#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or... \n#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving. \n#Person2#: Exactly." ]
train_5265
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# consults #Person2# about their moving service. #Person2# explains to #Person1# the factors to their charge, the way to pay for the charge, and the damage and compensation item in the contract.
[ "#Person1#: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first. \n#Person2#: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do? \n#Person1#: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 1...
train_5266
Summarize the following conversation.
Garry calls to inquire about the position of English interpreter. #Person2#'ll arrange an interview tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, this is Garry Zhao. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter. \n#Person2#: Well, it is still open. Where did you graduate from. \n#Person1#: I graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. My major is English Translation and Interpretation. \n#Person2#: It sounds great...
train_5267
Summarize the following conversation.
Richard and Karen greet each other. Richard tells Karen he's sick but it's not serious, and his wife and kids are in Canada now.
[ "#Person1#: Hello Richard.\n#Person2#: Hi Karen.\n#Person1#: How have you been?\n#Person2#: Not too good.\n#Person1#: Why? Is there anything bothering you?\n#Person2#: I'm sick.\n#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. Is it very serious?\n#Person2#: It's OK. It's not serious.\n#Person1#: That's good. How's your...
train_5268
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# congratulates Steven on his marriage.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations! \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: How's your married life? \n#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple. \n#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right. \n#Person2#: The ...
train_5269
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are bored by the continuous rain. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to bring the umbrella.
[ "#Person1#: The weather is terrible. \n#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days. \n#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain. \n#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better? \n#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next...
train_5270
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# would go on a trip around the world if #Person1# won $1,000,000. #Person1# tells #Person2# where #Person1# would go, but #Person2# would buy a car or go to Germany.
[ "#Person1#: What would you do if you won $1,000,000?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. I guess I'd buy a car.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound very interesting.\n#Person2#: Well, what would you do?\n#Person1#: I would go on a trip around the world.\n#Person2#: Where would you go?\n#Person1#: The first place I'd go to is ...
train_5271
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to pick up a dress for #Person1#'s wife but doesn't have the number. #Person2#'ll look it up if #Person1# can remember the day his wife brought the dress in.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, my wife just called me and asked me to pick up a dress that she had dry cleaned. The name is Doris Lockhart.\n#Person2#: Do you have the number with you? We have everything arranged by number, not by name.\n#Person1#: My wife didn't say anything about numbers. Look, there must be some way you can fi...
train_5272
Summarize the following conversation.
Ben comes to the Friends of the Environment office to get some information for his project. #Person1# suggests Ben to work on water pollution.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information.\n#Person2#: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. Wh...
train_5273
Summarize the following conversation.
Clark comes for an appointment with Mr. Romero. #Person1# checks if Mr. Romero is in his office and tells Clark how to get to the restroom.
[ "#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm here to see Mister Romero.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, my last name is Clark.\n#Person1#: Jordan Clark?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's me.\n#Person1#: Wait, one moment, Mister Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mister Romaero is in his o...
train_5274
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# to change the shoes from black 42-sized to brown 43-sized without extra pay.
[ "#Person1#: What can I do for you? We have many new introduced choose to choose from.\n#Person2#: Sorry I bought a pair of shoes with the size of 42 for my husband, but it's a little tight for him.\n#Person1#: OK. Show me your receipt and you can change a larger size.\n#Person2#: I have to change one pair with the ...
train_5275
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary and Jack talk about the cold weather after a heavy snowfall, then they talk about the weather forecast.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Mary. You are up early.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Jack. It's cold today.\n#Person1#: It always gets cold after a heavy snowfall. Actually, we haven't seen much snow here for years. The snow is at least 4 inches deep.\n#Person2#: I love snow. When I was a child, I made snowballs and would a...
train_5276
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# visits Ann and Martin and brings them a gift. Ann tells #Person1# Martin's still cooking.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Ann.\n#Person2#: Oh, hello. Come on in. Let me take your coat. You managed to find us then.\n#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost coming off the ring road. Sorry I'm a bit late.\n#Person2#: Oh, don't worry. The dinner hasn't been ready yet. Martin is still in the kitchen.\n#Person1#: So he is cookin...
train_5277
Summarize the following conversation.
Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. #Person1# apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.\n#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at...
train_5278
Summarize the following conversation.
James Pond comes to #Person1#'s company to discuss an investment issue with Nova but she is not there. #Person1# leaves a memo for Nova and asks James to wait.
[ "#Person1#: How can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue.\n#Person1#: Sorry, could you tell me your name?\n#Person2#: I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did it ye...
train_5279
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces embroidery to #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.\n#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.\n#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?\n#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.\n#Person1#: Here ...
train_5280
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has a problem that someone is making charges on #Person2#'s debit card. #Person1# investigate on this problem.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I have a problem.\n#Person1#: What ' s the problem?\n#Person2#: Someone else is making charges on my debit card.\n#Person1#: I need to see a statement for your debit card.\n#Person2#: I have it right here.\n#Person1#: Can you show me which charges you ' re referring to?\n#Per...
train_5281
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# had a bad cough and a headache. The doctor examines him and asks him to rest.
[ "#Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?\n#Person2#: Doctor, I have a bad cough and a headache.\n#Person1#: Do you have a fever?\n#Person2#: I don't know, but I feel terrible.\n#Person1#: Let me examine you. Don't worry. It's nothing serious.\n#Person2#: Do you think I should lie in bed?\n#Person1#: Yes, stay ...
train_5282
Summarize the following conversation.
Mel refuses Grace's invitation to play tennis today because she is too busy taking care of the kids. Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny but Mel thinks it's hard to find a suitable person, so Grace gives a recommendation.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can ' t! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.\n#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you ou...
train_5283
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# to check out. #Person2# wants to leave after lunch so #Person1# tells him to put the luggage in the storage room.
[ "#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am checking out.\n#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, PLS?\n#Person2#: Room 1419. Here is my key.\n#Person1#: Here is your bill, sir. Could you PLS check it?\n#Person2#: It's all right. Pls charge it to my credit card.\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. Yo...
train_5284
Summarize the following conversation.
Nancy is angry because #Person2# doesn't take care of the kids, so #Person2# agrees to help and work at night.
[ "#Person1#: Finding an excuse is obviously down your alley. And trying to avoid taking care of the children is what you are good at.\n#Person2#: Listen, Nancy. If I don't work hard, I will be laid off.\n#Person1#: You are passing the buck. I'll be hanged if I ask you to go to the park with us.\n#Person2#: Come on, ...
train_5285
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce. They think the Chinese share different lifestyles and values with that of foreigners and that explains why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Deva, how are you?\n#Person2#: Can't complain. What about you?\n#Person1#: Not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?\n#Person2#: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.\n#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.\n#Person2#: I heard they were just married for 5 months.\n#Person1#...
train_5286
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to get on the Internet. #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait until there is a computer available.
[ "#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to get on the Internet.\n#Person1#: Do you have your library card with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have it.\n#Person1#: You're going to have to wait for a computer.\n#Person2#: That's okay.\n#Person1#: Please put your name on this list.\n#Person2#: Then what do I need ...
train_5287
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# to get a library card and reminds #Person1# how to use it.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me?\n#Person2#: No problem, we have a short form right here ; just hand it to me when you are done.\n#Person1#: I'm done.\n#Person2#: That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D.\n#Person1#: Sure, here ...
train_5288
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the new exercise is hard, while #Person2# considers it quite easy so they make a bet.
[ "#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.\n#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.\n#Person1#: You thing so?\n#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next class?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow morning. Try it.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Are you going to this class th...
train_5289
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# is upset as #Person2#'s parents remind #Person2# again that #Person2# should have a marriage plan. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to try the updated version of three minutes date, but #Person2# thinks three minutes is too short and refuses to post the personal information online.
[ "#Person1#: What upsets you?\n#Person2#: My parents called me just now. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have so many courses and projects to complete! My PhD study drives me crazy and I have no time to go on a date.\n#Pe...
train_5290
Summarize the following conversation.
Someone is celebrating his birthday. #Person2# tells #Person1# that this must be his 21st birthday and introduces the tradition of celebrating birthday in America.
[ "#Person1#: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.\n#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.\n#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy?\n#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would ...
train_5291
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# instructs #Person1# how to go to the museum.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the museum?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. Go back the way you came, and take the second turn on the left. The museum is straight ahead, right in front of you.\n#Person1#: Will it take me long to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, it's about ...
train_5292
Summarize the following conversation.
Susan wants to sign up for the courses for next semester and #Person2# helps her to register.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct...
train_5293
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells Mr. Chen that the flight to Tokyo is all booked up.
[ "#Person1#: Would you find any other available flight to Tokyo?\n#Person2#: Sure. We try our best.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Mr. Chen, are you sure you're taking BA - 007 back to Tokyo?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I think our travel agent would have made the reservation for us.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid this ...
train_5294
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants Mark to dress the twins but Mark doesn't know how to do it.
[ "#Person1#: Mark, can you dress the twins for me while I take a shower?\n#Person2#: You don't know what you are asking!\n#Person1#: Please! You can do it. Their clothes are all laid out on the bed.\n#Person2#: Remember what happened last time?\n#Person1#: Are you referring to KC getting her head stuck in the pant l...
train_5295
Summarize the following conversation.
The owners have a counter-offer to #Person1#'s offer to buy their home. #Person2# tells #Person1# that there are two ways to respond. Then #Person1# decides to make a counter-offer.
[ "#Person1#: Have the owners come up with a counter-offer to my offer to buy their home yet?\n#Person2#: The owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: Should I accept their offer?\n#Person2#: There are two ways to respond. You can either come back with another offer or g...
train_5296
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to exchange the foreign currency and #Person1#, who can speak English, helps #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK? Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, wonderful! You speak English! I need to exchange this foreign currency.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. Is it cash?\n#Person2#: It's Traveller's Cheques, is that possible?\n#Person1#: Of course. If you could sign your name on the bottom line here, ...
train_5297
Summarize the following conversation.
Miss Thou Ping tells #Person1# her personal information, including her English names, address, age, born place, and nationality.
[ "#Person1#: Are you Miss Thou Ping?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am Thou Ping.\n#Person1#: How do you spell you first name?\n#Person2#: Ping. P-I-N-G.\n#Person1#: Do you have an English name?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. It is Jane. It was given by my English professor when I was at the university.\n#Person1#: What's your pen name?...
train_5298
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Black interviews Miss Tao about why she choose this company and give her an offer. Miss Tao will come over to work one week after she submits her resignation paper.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, Miss Tao. Please sit down.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: I'Ve read your application materials with interest. Now I want to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.\n#Person2#: As you please. I'm ready.\n#Person1#: The first is why you choose o...
train_5299
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# instructs #Person1# how to exercise and shares his experience with Super Bulk-up.
[ "#Person1#: What is my ideal weight?\n#Person2#: It depends on your height and body type.\n#Person1#: How can I avoid injuring myself during exercise?\n#Person2#: By warming up before and cooling down after your workout.\n#Person1#: Sir, tell us about your experience with Super Bulk-up.\n#Person2#: Well, it's compl...