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train_5300 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks it's a nice place and #Person2# will bring some furniture. They don't have hot water currently and cannot cook until tomorrow so they'll go out for dinner. | [
"#Person1#: This is a nice place, but you need to get some furniture.\n#Person2#: I have some I can bring from our place, and there's some more out at my parents'.\n#Person1#: Do you have a bed?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I have one from college at my parents'house.\n#Person1#: Can I take a shower?\n#Person2#: Sure, but I d... |
train_5301 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# sees a job ad outside #Person2#'s store and comes to see if there is an opportunity available. #Person1# introduces the qualifications that #Person1# has and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is suitable for the job. They reach an agreement on the payment and working hours. #Person1# will come to work next Monday. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see the manager of your store?\n#Person2#: I am the manager. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Oh, great, I saw a job ad outside your store. I am interested in the job advertised. I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.\n#Person2#: All right. Take a seat, please. Woul... |
train_5302 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps Jill Bush to choose a flight to Sydney. Jill Bush is afraid of flying and hopes that he can persuade his two friends to go along with him. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. My name's Jill Bush. I'm planning to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.\n#Person1#: I see, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?\n#Person2#: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?\n#Person1#: Yes, you are allowed only... |
train_5303 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the leader of the Asian Department is incapable. | [
"#Person1#: The report says all the departments are making a profit except the Asian Department.\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he would be removed from that office."
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train_5304 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack tells #Person1# he is watching a funny video on YouTube but #Person1# thinks it's not healthy watching videos all day. Therefore #Person1# suggests having a walk in the park and Jack was convinced. | [
"#Person1#: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You have been laughing all this time.\n#Person2#: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.\n#Person1#: What's it about?\n#Person2#: It was a news reporter, reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.\n#Person1#: How could that be ... |
train_5305 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning their holiday trip to Beijing. They decide to take a plane and will book the tickets and the room. | [
"#Person1#: We can have eight days off at last. What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: You know traveling is my hobby. Let's go to Beijing and have our holidays there.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Beijing is one of the most modern cities in the world. There are many places of interest there. And the 2008 Olympic ... |
train_5306 | Summarize the following conversation. | The officer asks #Person2# to move the car because it's not allowed to park here. #Person2# agrees to move the car. | [
"#Person1#: Is this your car?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why are you asking?\n#Person1#: You can't park your car here. Don't you see the sign 'No Parking' here?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. I haven't been here more than three minutes.\n#Person1#: I'll have to ask you to move your car at once, otherwise you'... |
train_5307 | Summarize the following conversation. | Peter has been playing Pac Man in the student union. Mary suggests Peter buy a home computer. | [
"#Person1#: Peter, where have you been?\n#Person2#: I've been play Pac Man in the student union.\n#Person1#: Oh, you're wasting your time on computer games again!\n#Person2#: Not really, Mary. I've been busy this week and I need a break.\n#Person1#: Why don't you buy a computer and some of those games? Then you can... |
train_5308 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Tony how he is received in China. Tony feels mad at first and then feels sad as he is Chinese-Canadian and only speaks English and French well. | [
"#Person1#: Tony, can I ask you a personal question?\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: Well, I was wondering about how you are received here in China.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, since you are Chinese-Canadian and only speak English and French well; how do native Chinese treat you?\n#Person2#:... |
train_5309 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack and Mary will visit the Smiths at 4:15. They will meet in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.\n#Person2#: Why not by bik... |
train_5310 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# wants to choose a lipstick in a dark shade because she will be a teacher soon and want to look serious. | [
"#Person1#: Welcome, Miss. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I want a lipstick.\n#Person1#: Do you have any particular brand in mind?\n#Person2#: I like Lyfel very much.\n#Person1#: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear?\n#Person2#: Pink. But today, I'm thinking of ... |
train_5311 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jane shares with #Person1# the summer course in English that she attended in London, which was well organized but mostly focused on speaking. She enjoys the class. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.\n#Person2#: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.\n#Person1#: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: Well, I went there on July 5th and came b... |
train_5312 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# shows #Person2# some suits and #Person2# likes the dark one and buys it. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to look at some suits. \n#Person1#: Oh, this way please. What size do you wear? \n#Person2#: Size 41. I want something in dark flannel. \n#Person1#: How about this one? \n#Person2#: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I'd like it better. Thi... |
train_5313 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Betty to come out for dinner tonight. But Betty doesn't want to have dinner with Jack because he has bad eating manners. | [
"#Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going? \n#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's. \n#Person2#: Jack? \n#Person1#: yes, the one with the R$D team. Is that a problem? \n#Person2#: I will never go o... |
train_5314 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# describes to #Person1# how things are going in the Tokyo branch and thinks the positive trend will continue over the next few months even though there are cultural differences. | [
"#Person1#: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there? \n#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change. \n#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months? \n#Person2#: Yes, especially with so man... |
train_5315 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks about Chuck's personal experiences and why he became a hairdresser. | [
"#Person1#: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up? \n#Person2#: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas. \n#Person1#: And when did you come to Los Angeles? \n#Person2#: In 1978. I went to college here. \n#Person1#: Oh. What was your major? \n#Person2#: Drama. I was an actor for five years after colle... |
train_5316 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to spend the long vacations at New Year. #Person1# plans to go abroad but #Person2# cannot afford it. | [
"#Person1#: Do you take long vacations at New Year?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. We love travelling abroad around New Year. We saw the Pyramids last year.\n#Person1#: So where are you going for your vacation this year?\n#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. My son wants to go to Spain and my daughter wants to go to France,... |
train_5317 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. #Person1# will help her. | [
"#Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?\n#Person2#: I am planning a party.\n#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?\n#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from ... |
train_5318 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# apologizes for missing the appointment with #Person2# because #Person1# was ill yesterday. #Person1# and #Person2# set up another appointment and will talk about the project. | [
"#Person1#: I'm really sorry Madam, I missed your lecture because I was ill yesterday.\n#Person2#: I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but you didn't call me when someone doesn't turn up and doesn't call it makes someone else wait.\n#Person1#: You're right, I apologize. I didn't feel well and I gu... |
train_5319 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has applied for the post of the sales assistant. #Person1# answers #Person2#'s questions about promotion and working hours. | [
"#Person1#: Do you have any questions for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.\n#Person1#: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches.\n#Person2#: Great... |
train_5320 | Summarize the following conversation. | Alice Brown calls the room service to ask for some drinks for her family. #Person2# answers and takes her order of two juices, tea, and milk, agreeing to bring the drinks by 7:30 AM. | [
"#Person1#: Hello room service, This is Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks.\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. What would you like?\n#Person1#: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter.\n#Person2#: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk?\n#Person1#: No, thank you. Ju... |
train_5321 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to rearrange the furniture in the living room for convenience and Jennie agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Jennie!\n#Person2#: Yeah?\n#Person1#: I was thinking I'd really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room.\n#Person2#: Oh ya, how?\n#Person1#: Move the TV to the corner, where it is now in the middle of the room. It looks like it's the most important thing in our lives.\n#Person2#: Yeah, y... |
train_5322 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# describes to Henry the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards. Henry did not watch it because he had to work overtime that night and will watch it online tonight. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Henry. Did you watch the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards on TV?\n#Person2#: No, I had to work overtime that night. Did you watch them?\n#Person1#: Not on TV. I was at the ceremony, so I got to see the performances in person.\n#Person2#: That's amazing! How many awards were there?\n#Person1#: 83 i... |
train_5323 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# in detail about how to lodge a claim when a shortage is found and how to prove the ownership of the goods. | [
"#Person1#: What shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment?\n#Person2#: You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company.\n#Person1#: Shall we leave it to the brokers?\n#Person2#: Yes. They usually do it.\n#Person1#: Do they charge for that?\n#... |
train_5324 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some flowers on Valentine's Day. They express their love for each other after all these years. | [
"#Person1#: Here's some flowers, love. Happy Valentine's Day.\n#Person2#: Those are beautiful. They smell lovely. Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is let you know that I still you after all this years. I knew there are some up and down when I married you, but through at all, you've always been may my Valentine.\n#Person... |
train_5325 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has been getting headaches and eye problems. #Person2# tests #Person1#'seyesight. #Person1# can only read the first three lines. | [
"#Person1#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes don't seems to see focus properly.\n#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?\n#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems.Now I can ' t even make out something ten meters away.\n#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your ey... |
train_5326 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# comes to visit Aunt Shirley for help with buying a cheap second-hand apartment as #Person1#'s going to graduate this summer and #Person1# 's salary is low. | [
"#Person1#: Ant Shirley, it has been years since we last met. How were you doing in the passing years?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. What about you?\n#Person1#: Fine. Where are the other guys?\n#Person2#: It's a bit disappointing that they are all out for a movie.\n#Person1#: Bad timing. I want to see them so much. How ... |
train_5327 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# describes #Person2#'s symptoms to #Person1#. #Person1# gives #Person2# some tests and diagnoses #Person2# as anemic. #Person1# provides some advice to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Now, what seems to be the trouble?\n#Person2#: It's nothing serious. But I always have a headache, and I haven't slept properly for several weeks. I've also lost appetite and my eyes are burning.\n#Person1#: Mm, you do look rather pale. Let me take your temperature. Would you put the thermometer under y... |
train_5328 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# an examination, diagnoses #Person2#' as having influenza, therefore offers some advice as well as a prescription. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Good morning, doctor. I have a terrible headache.\n#Person1#: All right, young man. Tell me how it got started.\n#Person2#: Yesterday I had a runny nose. Now my nose is stuffed up. I have a sore throat. And I am afraid that I have got a temperature. ... |
train_5329 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help wash some clothes when #Person2# washes #Person2#'s dark clothes. #Person2# agrees and asks for some further details . | [
"#Person1#: Have you washed any clothes yet?\n#Person2#: No, I've only washed my whites.\n#Person1#: When you wash your dark clothes, can you put some of mine in?\n#Person2#: Sure. Is there any extra care that I should take with your clothes?\n#Person1#: Just make sure you keep it on the gentle cycle.\n#Person2#: H... |
train_5330 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s kitchen. #Person1# asks about the new large refrigerator, new shelves, seemingly new cupboard,new pots and pans and utensils. #Person1# answers. | [
"#Person1#: so, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?\n#Person2#: yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.\n#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too.\n#Person2#: yes. You know I've been cooking... |
train_5331 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the fee for the bus ride and says #Person2# doesn't find driving a bus fun. | [
"#Person1#: How much for the bus ride?\n#Person2#: It's $ 1. 25 for this bus.\n#Person1#: How long have you been a bus driver?\n#Person2#: I started driving the bus a few months ago.\n#Person1#: Is it fun driving the bus?\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: I don't think I ever wanted to be a bus driver.\n#Person2#... |
train_5332 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bored all day because Jack didn't pay back the money.#Person2# is sure Jack will pay it back to #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: I am so bored all day.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Jack borrowed a large sum of money from me and didn't pay me back.\n#Person2#: Don't make a mountain out of molehill. I am sure he will do that on his payday."
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train_5333 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to discuss #Person1#'s grades with #Person2#.#Person2# thinks #Person1# can do a little better and reminds #Person1# to begin with regular attendance. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to talk to you about my grades.\n#Person2#: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?\n#Person1#: I am worried that I messed up on a test.\n#Person2#: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?\n#Person1#: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!... |
train_5334 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.\n#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up?\n#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.\n#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up?\n#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to h... |
train_5335 | Summarize the following conversation. | Lucas tells #Person2# about his trip to Paris. He visited the Eiffel Tower and many other places. He felt sick on the third day and tasted French cuisine on the fourth day. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?\n#Person2#: It was wonderful, but I was so tired.\n#Person1#: Did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.\n#Person2#: Yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitorsfrom all over the world taking photos there.\n#Person1#: Wh... |
train_5336 | Summarize the following conversation. | Steven and Veronica were being shooted by some men. Steven confesses to Veronica that he's a spy for the Indian government and tells her how he became a spy.He claims his love for her is unexpected but real. Veronica wants to leave the car. | [
"#Person1#: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?\n#Person2#: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!\n#Person1#: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.\n#Person2#: Stev... |
train_5337 | Summarize the following conversation. | The Cougars lost the game but #Person1# bet $200 on it at long odds. #Person2# thinks it's too bad. | [
"#Person1#: I can't believe it!\n#Person2#: What's wrong? That was a great goal.\n#Person1#: Yes, but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars!\n#Person2#: Looks like you're going to lose out on this game then.\n#Person1#: I can't believe it! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure.\n#Person2#: What were the odd... |
train_5338 | Summarize the following conversation. | Paul books a table for two at 8 pm tonight with #Person2#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Do you take reservations?\n#Person2#: Of course. Reservations aren't necessary, but we recommend them as our restaurant can get quite busy.\n#Person1#: I need a table for two for tonight.\n#Person2#: What time?\n#Person1#: We'd like to be seated at 8p m.\n#Person2#: Smoking or non?\n#Person1#: Non-smoki... |
train_5339 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're trying to get donations by going door to door. #Person2# thinks it's not enough and suggests trying a car wash and selling candy. | [
"#Person1#: We're trying to get donations.\n#Person2#: What are you getting donations for?\n#Person1#: We're getting donations for the campaigns.\n#Person2#: How much money are you looking to make?\n#Person1#: As much as we can.\n#Person2#: Are you doing different fundraisers?\n#Person1#: We're just going door to d... |
train_5340 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure while #Person2# requests #Person1# to edit the product study. They agree to help each other. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, are you busy?\n#Person2#: Hi, I was just coming to see you. But since you made the trek to my office, you get to go first.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'm putting together a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure, and I seem to have run into a stone wall. Can you help me out?\n#Person2#: Well, I can try, ... |
train_5341 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# like watching movies at home because it's cheaper, easy, and fast. #Person1# recommends Netflix to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: You're right. Watching movies at home is way cheaper than going to the theater, too. I like downloading movies too because it's easy and fast.\n#Person2#: I agree. And it's very convenient.\n#Person1#: Have you ever heard of a movie rental company called Netflix? They send the movies directly to your ho... |
train_5342 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wanted to exchange some GBP for local expenses. #Person1# tells #Person2# what currencies they do. #Person2# gets 200 USD worth of RMB. | [
"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. Can I exchange money here?\n#Person1#: Here we can exchange HAD, USD and Euros. Which do you require?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I really wanted to exchange my GBP, but I suppose USD will be fine. I have some and I just need a little local currency for expenses. C... |
train_5343 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s going to Japan in the fall. #Person2# describes #Person2#'s two trips toTokyo and Kyoto. #Person1#'s excited to go. | [
"#Person1#: Have you ever been to Japan? I'm going in the fall.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I've been there twice.\n#Person1#: Really? Tell me about it. What's it like?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's fantastic.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: On my first trip I went to Tokyo, and on my second trip I visited Kyoto.\n#Person1#... |
train_5344 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# voted for Obama. #Person2# knew Obama would win as he was the top candidate while #Person1# thought the contratry because he's African American. | [
"#Person1#: You voted, right?\n#Person2#: You know I did.\n#Person1#: Who did you vote for?\n#Person2#: I voted for Obama, of course!\n#Person1#: Can you believe that he actually won?\n#Person2#: I knew he would win.\n#Person1#: I didn't think he would.\n#Person2#: He was the top candidate.\n#Person1#: I figured pe... |
train_5345 | Summarize the following conversation. | Both John and Leo feel that the office is noisy since Jack constantly has students coming in to ask for help. They decide to recommend Jack to use the storage room down the hall. | [
"#Person1#: John, do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.\n#Person2#: But I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be a... |
train_5346 | Summarize the following conversation. | Bill Black asks to add the wine bill onto the hotel bill. The waiter asks for his name, room number and a look on his room card. | [
"#Person1#: Waiter, bill, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll be with you in a minute. Here's your bill, sir. It's 480 yuan altogether.\n#Person1#: What's this for?\n#Person2#: That's for the wine.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Would you like to put it on your hotel bill?\n#Person1#: Yes. please.\n#Person2#: Your name a... |
train_5347 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr.Gao invites Miss Smith to dinner on the phone. They will meet at 6 o'clock on Thursday night at the gate of Miss Smith's company. Mr.Gao recommends Peking Duck and Miss Smith gladly agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, is that Miss Smith?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Gao. How are you?\n#Person1#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?\n#Person2#: Fine. Listen. Are you free on Wednesday night? I'd like to invite you to dinner.\n#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, but I've already made arrangemen... |
train_5348 | Summarize the following conversation. | Dominic failed an exam and he thinks it's humiliating to re-take the exam tomorrow, but he didn't study for it last night. #Person1#'ll help him prepare. | [
"#Person1#: how was school today, Dominic?\n#Person2#: I hate school!\n#Person1#: why? What happened?\n#Person2#: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today!\n#Person1#: it's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?\n#Person2#: yes, but it's so humiliating! I don't want my friends to know I failed!\n#Person1#: why... |
train_5349 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s having trouble learning English. #Person2# suggests reading newspapers, talking to Americans, and asking for #Person1#'s English teacher for help. | [
"#Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?\n#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.\n#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would he... |
train_5350 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary Smith meets John Brown unexpectedly. They haven't met since the Christmas party. They talk about their job and family. | [
"#Person1#: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?\n#Person2#: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.\n#Person1#: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?\n#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still ... |
train_5351 | Summarize the following conversation. | The engine died on the way to the airport. #Person1# finds out they're out of gas. #Person2# suggests waiting for somebody to pick them up. | [
"#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died.\n#Person1#: Well, can you start it?\n#Person2#: No...No, it won't start now.\n#Person1#: Could we be out of gas?\n#Person2#: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas.\n#Person1#: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on 'empty'.... |
train_5352 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the famous antiques market in Paris known as Les Puces. | [
"#Person1#: Do you like shopping at flea markets? \n#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover. \n#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen. \n#Person2#: That's not very easy to say. \n#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puc... |
train_5353 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is happy that #Person2#'s also going over to Web Tracker. #Person1# is actually working there already. #Person2#'s surprised and excited. | [
"#Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move. \n#Person2#: You do? \n#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am going over to WebTracker, too.\n#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together! \n#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working ... |
train_5354 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# feels afraid to go into the world. #Person1# thinks they have reached the age to take responsibility. | [
"#Person1#: Maybe we all will be all things to all men. \n#Person2#: How terrible! \n#Person1#: But for the life, we'll be changed by this society. \n#Person2#: I really don't want to go into the world, I feel afraid of it. \n#Person1#: Don't be silly. We have reached the age to take the responsibility by ourselves... |
train_5355 | Summarize the following conversation. | Lucy's down because she failed to meet a deadline.She feels overwhelmed by the daily work. #Person2# tells her not to push herself so hard. | [
"#Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down. \n#Person2#: What's up? ? \n#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday. \n#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work? \n#Person1#: Yes, e... |
train_5356 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about their company's wei-ya, the prizes of which might include a new car. #Person1# says wearing red underwear may help win the prizes. | [
"#Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited! \n#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right? \n#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it! \n#Person... |
train_5357 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. | [
"#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower. \n#Person2#: What's another Japanese art? \n#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony! \n#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me... |
train_5358 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# plans to emigrate to Canada. #Person2# suggests finding a good job. | [
"#Person1#: I plan to emigrate to Canada. \n#Person2#: Have you found a suitable job? \n#Person1#: No. But it is said the welfare in Canada is very good. \n#Person2#: But as to me finding a good job is the most important thing. \n#Person1#: Maybe you are right, so I will try my best to find a suitable job."
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train_5359 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to an expensive store to buy her a new dress as a birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress in size 8 which is on a special offer . #Person2# feels grateful to #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: what do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities. \n#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive. \n#Person1#: don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress. \n#Person... |
train_5360 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to learn Chinese and #Person2# wants to improve English. They decide to do a language exchange for 2 hours per week. They will meet every Monday morning in the cafe. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you speak Chinese? I like Chinese very much.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I came here to study political science, but my English needs improving. I make too many grammatical mistakes.\n#Person1#: I want to study Mandarin and international relations. Maybe we could do a language excha... |
train_5361 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that DVD player #Person2# bought here last Saturday isn't working properly. #Person2# wants to return it. | [
"#Person1#: Next, please.\n#Person2#: Hi, I bought this DVD player here last Saturday, but it's not working properly.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with it?\n#Person2#: Well, several things. First of all, the remote doesn't work.\n#Person1#: Did you put batteries in it?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. But it still didn... |
train_5362 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jim shows #Person1# the statistics of 5 countries with large homeless populations. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable that there were many homeless people in Germany and France. India tops the list but America has the highest percentage of homeless people. | [
"#Person1#: What are you looking at, Jim?\n#Person2#: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population.\n#Person1#: Homeless population?\n#Person2#: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populati... |
train_5363 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be cloudy in the afternoon. They talk about preparing food, drinks, and tableware. #Person2#'ll call Nancy to bring wine. | [
"#Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. The report says that it will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.\n#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?\n#Person1#: Yes, I d... |
train_5364 | Summarize the following conversation. | Amber likes watching romantic comedies and Mike likes detective movies. They both like science fiction but Amber feels scared sometimes. Mike suggests watching Star Wars today. Amber agrees. | [
"#Person1#: What kind of movies do you like Amber?\n#Person2#: For me I like to watch romantic comedies the most. You know girls always dreaming to be a princess and living with her Prince Charming happily ever after. And what about you Mike? What sort of movies do you like?\n#Person1#: Well, I always like detectiv... |
train_5365 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jane and #Person1# are watching birds on the lake. #Person1# tells Jane about #Person1#'s friend's experience of being bitten by a big bird. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. Look at all the birds on the lake.\n#Person2#: Wow, there are a lot of birds. They're far more active than those at the zoo.\n#Person1#: They're pretty, but be careful of them. My friend was bitten by a big bird once. And it really hurt.\n#Person2#: What? How could that happen?\n#Person1#: He ... |
train_5366 | Summarize the following conversation. | There's no new information about New York in the tourism journal. #Person2# recommends #Person1# Las Vegas but #Person1# doesn't like noisy cities. #Person2# says #Person1# might find something in the magazine. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I am reading a tourism Journal.\n#Person1#: I like New York very much. Is there anymore information?\n#Person2#: No. But remember the Valentine's Day is coming nearer.\n#Person1#: Could you recommend me some interesting places?\n#Person2#: How about Las Vegas? There ... |
train_5367 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to park along the street. #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll get a ticket. #Person2#'ll drive through the camera shop and let #Person1# get off. | [
"#Person1#: Where shall we park our car?\n#Person2#: Oh, park near the sports stadium. There are always a spaces around there.\n#Person1#: And I want to go to the camera shop, so the sports stadium isn't very convenient for me. Is it possible to park along the street?\n#Person2#: No way, we'll get a ticket. I'll dr... |
train_5368 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jim catches Karen distracted when reading a book. Karen explains that she doesn't enjoy the course because her parents let her do English instead of philosophy. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Karen! You are not really reading that, are you? You haven't turned the page in the last 10 minutes.\n#Person2#: No Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, but I keep drifting away.\n#Person1#: So it doesn't really hold your interest?\n#Person2#: No, not really. To be honest, I have to ... |
train_5369 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s fantastic honeymoon in Florida even though they spent hours queuing. #Person1# shares #Person1#'s trip to Bali. #Person1# played table tennis and took many pictures. | [
"#Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?\n#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.\n#Person1#: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though.\n#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weathe... |
train_5370 | Summarize the following conversation. | Rebecca and Alex try to fix the time for the next meeting. They need John's sales report which won't be finished until June tenth. They finally decide to meet at 2 o'clock on June 17th. | [
"#Person1#: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition?\n#Person2#: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming.\n#Person2#: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we... |
train_5371 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# couldn't sleep well. #Person1# suggests #Person2# drink less and take exercise. | [
"#Person1#: You're looking rather pale, why?\n#Person2#: I couldn't sleep well recently.\n#Person1#: You'd get plenty of sleep for you work so hard.\n#Person2#: I always drink too much wine in the evening.\n#Person1#: You shan't drink more wine in the evening.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right.\n#Person1#: And you'd t... |
train_5372 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# #Person2#'s proficiency in English. #Person2# is good at it and knows some Japanese. | [
"#Person1#: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?\n#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to expres... |
train_5373 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# watches the Sixth Sense and is scared. So #Person2# calls Tina to come over and watch a comedy together, and Tina will arrive soon. | [
"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hey Tina. What are you doing?\n#Person1#: I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?\n#Person2#: I just watched a movie and I'm scared.\n#Person1#: What did you watch?\n#Person2#: I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary.\n#Person1#: I remember that. It ... |
train_5374 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# lists the advantages of the house #Person1# wants to rent, but #Person1# thinks the rent is expensive. #Person2# suggests sharing it to decrease the total amount of the rent, but #Person1# disagrees. #Person2# tells #Person1# it helps to save money on fares, and #Person1#'ll think about it. | [
"#Person1#: This is the house I want to rent.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me the advantages of it?\n#Person1#: No problem. First, it's comfortable and cozy. Second, it has a lovely view of the city. Third, it has all kinds of electric appliances that we need, such as refrigerator, electric stove, heating apparatus, ... |
train_5375 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the progress of the project, but #Person2# says no one is willing to help. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should have good co-operation with other colleagues and read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge. | [
"#Person1#: How is the project going?\n#Person2#: Well, frankly speaking, I am running a little behind. It's 40 % done.\n#Person1#: Do you have any problem during the process? You should speed things up.\n#Person2#: I have little chance to communicate with colleagues when I have problems. They are always too busy t... |
train_5376 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is introducing Richard, the new executive, to Mary. #Person1# tells Richard Mary is an experienced secretary and can assist him. | [
"#Person1#: Mary, could you please come in for a short while?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Mary, I'd like you to meet Richard, Our new executive in the marketing.\n#Person3#: Nice to meet you, Mary.\n#Person2#: Welcome to our department. I hope you'll like it here.\n#Person1#: By the way, Richard will assist... |
train_5377 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are arguing on who treats this time. | [
"#Person1#: Here! Here! Use my card!\n#Person2#: No, you don't! I should treat my new brother-in-law!\n#Person1#: Not on your life! I'm the best man, so I pay!\n#Person2#: OK, OK. On one condition.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: You come back here with me tomorrow, and it's my treat!\n#Person1#: You've got it... |
train_5378 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites Sandy to see a movie, but Sandy will work at a soup kitchen to prepare and distribute food to homeless people. She invites #Person1# to join her, but #Person1# hesitates. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?\n#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.\n#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?\n#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.\n#Person1#: How did you get involve... |
train_5379 | Summarize the following conversation. | David asks Mary her date with John. Mary says it's OK, and she has a good impression of John. Mary's nervous about whether John'll call her, and David tells her not to worry. | [
"#Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?\n#Person2#: It's OK. It seems we have a lot in common.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? That is great news. What does he look like?\n#Person2#: He is tall and slim, fair-haired.\n#Person1#: Sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?\n#Person2#: He is a nice guy an... |
train_5380 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests going to ETV, but #Person2# never went to one. So they'll go to Kts. | [
"#Person1#: I have a suggestion. Why don't we go to a ETV and sing?\n#Person2#: A ETV? Are you serious? ETV?\n#Person1#: Yes, why not? Don't you like ETV?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I never went to one.\n#Person1#: Never? Really? I'm surprised.\n#Person2#: Many Americans have never gone to a ETV. It's not an America... |
train_5381 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the activities of the Mountaineering Club. #Person2# rappelled down a cliff last weekend and will climb a cliff this weekend. | [
"#Person1#: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.\n#Person1#: How hard is the climb?\n#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.\n#Person1#: What did you do last week?\n#Person2#:... |
train_5382 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells Mathew #Person1# had a meeting with a Japanese who kept bowing. Mathew says body language is different in Japan, they typically bow to greet and avoid eye contact. #Person1# thinks #Person1# should read intercultural communication before meeting someone from another country. | [
"#Person1#: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?\n#Person2#: Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do!\n#Person2#: Did you bow... |
train_5383 | Summarize the following conversation. | Dave says Zina has an admirer, but #Person2#'s not interested in computer geeks. | [
"#Person1#: Whoa. Now I'm awake! Zina has a secret admirer.\n#Person2#: I really do not have time to deal with some lovesick computer geek.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I can't stand computer geeks.\n#Person2#: Sorry, Dave, I didn't mean you. I am just not in the mood for this. I have work to do.\n#Person1#: W... |
train_5384 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s plan of studying in the U.S., including the reasons, the job when coming home, the supporter, and the staying length. | [
"#Person1#: Why do you want to go to the U. S. ?\n#Person2#: I want to enrich my knowledge in management. The United States is an ideal place for me.\n#Person1#: What will you do when you come home?\n#Person2#: Before I work in the office, I was a teacher. So if possible, I'd like to come back to some school to pas... |
train_5385 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s teacher makes #Person1# read Pride and Prejudice, but #Person1# thinks the novel is old. However, #Person2# likes it and tells #Person1# it's a romance novel and its main storyline. They plan to watch the movie together after #Person1# finishes reading it. | [
"#Person1#: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!\n#Person2#: Why not! It's a classic. In fact, it's one of my favorite novels.\n#Person1#: But it's so old.\n#Person2#: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?\n#Person1#: No, not at all.\n#Person2#: First of ... |
train_5386 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for inviting #Person1# to the wedding. #Person1# is interested in the wedding process during which birdseed is thrown. In the end, the niece of #Person2#'s friend gets the bouquet. | [
"#Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to your friend's wedding. I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony. Is that common?\n#Person2#: Well, some people use a standard set of words, but many couples today write their own wedding vows.\n#Person1#: Your tradi... |
train_5387 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is interested in playing tennis. #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to play by throwing up and hitting. | [
"#Person1#: Can you play tennis?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can.\n#Person1#: It is interesting, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's very interesting.\n#Person1#: Can you teach me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Take the tennis racket. Now, throw the ball up, and hit it with the racket. Like this.\n#Person1#: Let me try. Oh, I missed!\n#Per... |
train_5388 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Jill about his new job for more details. Jill tells #Person1# how he changes his job into a secretary. Jill's basically a secretary, but he wants to become a travel agent. | [
"#Person1#: Jill, how do you like your new job?\n#Person2#: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you.\n#Person1#: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details.\n#Person2#: Well, two ... |
train_5389 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'s charged the wrong fees and #Person2# helps refund it with a service charge of 2 dollars. #Person1#'s annoyed, but #Person2# explains #Person1# has to pay $2. | [
"#Person1#: I need to know why I'm being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Your file shows that you watched'Titanic'Monday night.\n#Person1#: Monday night? Monday night I was at a great concert.\n#Person2#: Well, as they say, garbage in, garbage out. Let me correct this error, please.\... |
train_5390 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help to get things on the list and pick up #Person1#'s prescription, and #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you could go to the store for me.\n#Person2#: No problem. What do you want me to get?\n#Person1#: Here's a list with a few things that I need you to get.\n#Person2#: Did you forget to put anything on the list?\n#Person1#: I don't think I forgot anything.\n#Person2#: Would you li... |
train_5391 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Green asks Miss Gray to type the report and print it double-spaced. | [
"#Person1#: Miss Gray, would you please type this report for me?\n#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Green.\n#Person1#: Can you print it out before 12 o'clock? I need it this afternoon.\n#Person2#: No problem. I will do it immediately.\n#Person1#: Please double space it and print it out on the laser printer so I can read it... |
train_5392 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order soup and food. | [
"#Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll have tomato soup and my friend will have mushroom soup.\n#Person1#: Do you want anything to go with soup?\n#Person2#: Yes, bring us two steaks and two loads of bread, please."
] |
train_5393 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants a cable, but Mom refuses because it costs money and #Person1#'ll only watch cartoons and action movies. Finally, Mom agrees to talk with Dad if #Person1#'s grades are good. | [
"#Person1#: Mom, can we get cable TV or a satellite dish?\n#Person2#: It costs money, dear. What's wrong with the regular television stations?\n#Person1#: The shows are dull and they're too many advertisements.\n#Person2#: Well, you already watch too much TV instead of doing your homework, anyway.\n#Person1#: There... |
train_5394 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks #Person2# might catch a cold from #Person2#'s sick roommates. #Person1# suggests rest and liquids, and a pharmacist if home remedies don't work. | [
"#Person1#: You don't look so good.\n#Person2#: I feel horrible. I think I picked up a bug.\n#Person1#: Do you know who you got it from?\n#Person2#: A lot of people in my dorm are sick. Perhaps I picked it up there.\n#Person1#: Did you take any cold medication?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been taking vitamin C and zinc and tr... |
train_5395 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# prepares dinner with only vegetables without #Person2#'s favorite bread or dessert because #Person1# thinks greens can improve metabolism. | [
"#Person1#: Our dinner is ready.\n#Person2#: What do we have for the dinner now?\n#Person1#: Potatoes, tomatoes and cucumber.\n#Person2#: Do you feed rabbits?\n#Person1#: It is said that greens can improve our metabolism. In addition, I want to keep fit.\n#Person2#: Where is my favorite white bread? Is it in refrig... |
train_5396 | Summarize the following conversation. | Basil gives Ruth a ride to the office. Ruth'll take report notes in the car, and Basil'll listen to the radio. | [
"#Person1#: My Goodness! What a busy line so early in the morning! Hello.\n#Person2#: Ruth? Basil.\n#Person1#: Hi, Basil.\n#Person2#: Want a ride to the office?\n#Person1#: Yes, by all means. I was just about to leave.\n#Person2#: Hold on. Just 5 minutes.\n#Person1#: I'll wait on the sidewalk. It's very kind of you... |
train_5397 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to fill the new car with some gas. #Person1# recommends premium gasoline and helps #Person2# fill it up. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. Fill it up, please.\n#Person1#: OK. What kind of gas do you want?\n#Person2#: I don't really know. I have just bought this new car. And it's the first time I've gotten gas for it.\n#Person1#: We have regular, super, and premium gasoline. This is a new car, so I'd re... |
train_5398 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s GPA and the reason why it's low. | [
"#Person1#: I see you just graduated from college. What was your GPA?\n#Person2#: It wasn't as high as I would have liked. It was 2. 5.\n#Person1#: Why do you think it wasn't higher than that?\n#Person2#: I participated in several extracurricular activities. And I worked 2 jobs to put myself through school.\n#Perso... |
train_5399 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Devi the restaurant for birthday and #Person1# suggests checking the restaurant directory. Finally, Devi decides on a Japanese restaurant Shogun. | [
"#Person1#: Devi, do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday?\n#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.\n#Person1#: There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper.\n#Per... |
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