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train_6400 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# schedules their project discussion. #Person2# asks #Person1# to prepare the presentation and will email #Person1# all the information #Person1# needs. | [
"#Person1#: When could we meet to discuss the project?\n#Person2#: I will be available on Monday or Tuesday. Choose which day is best for you.\n#Person1#: I prefer Monday.\n#Person2#: Good. Can you come in the morning or would afternoon be best?\n#Person1#: Either one is OK.\n#Person2#: Great! When I check with the... |
train_6401 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to buy some Chinese-style cakes. #Person1# recommends moon cakes and tells #Person2# the differences between Cantonese style and Suzhou style. #Person2# buys some of each. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy some Chinese-style cakes. Could you recommend me some?\n#Person1#: Certainly. What about moon cake? It's typical Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Moon cakes? What is that?\n#Person1#: The moon cake is round and looks like the full moon. That's why it's called the moo... |
train_6402 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the air tickets booking service on a website is quick, accurate, and immediate. The website, therefore, attracts more customers. | [
"#Person1#: This website offers very convenient air tickets booking service. It is quick and accurate.\n#Person2#: Yes, I once booked there. They give the immediate confirm information and flight information to both your mobile phone and e-mail. You can conveniently pay by credit card, so the whole transaction only... |
train_6403 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to wash #Person1#'s clothes on the gentle cycle. #Person2# is willing to help. | [
"#Person1#: Have you finished washing clothes?\n#Person2#: I've finished my white clothes. I need to wash the rest.\n#Person1#: Well, when you do your darks, can you wash some of mine too?\n#Person2#: I can do that. Is there a special way you want them washed?\n#Person1#: They need to be washed on the gentle cycle.... |
train_6404 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a hard seat one-way train ticket to New York City. The train leaves at 10 thirty. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. When is the next train to New York City?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . the train to New York City. . . here it is. . . daily except Sunday at 10 thirty, 12 twenty and 15 ten.\n#Person2#: Aren't there any trains before 10 thirty?\n#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10 thirty.\n#P... |
train_6405 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to use a plastic cup for a urine sample. The doctor will contact #Person1# with the test results. | [
"#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with this plastic cup?\n#Person2#: That cup is for a urine sample.\n#Person1#: How, exactly, does this work?\n#Person2#: This particular test calls for you to urinate into the cup after you have urinated a little into the toilet.\n#Person1#: When I finish, what should I do then?... |
train_6406 | Summarize the following conversation. | Daniel wants to apply for the position of manager. #Person2# asks him some questions. He tells #Person2# he chooses the company because he's interested in the job and the company is the best-known. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.\n#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?\n#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products ... |
train_6407 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are taking a bus tour. They see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, and Lambeth Bridge. They think the tour is wonderful. | [
"#Person1#: We are on our way. I think our first stop is Buckingham Palace.\n#Person2#: That's right. I can already see the Palace Garden on the left.\n#Person1#: And here is Buckingham Palace! Look, isn't it beautiful? It is much bigger than I imagined.\n#Person2#: The bus is turning right to Buckingham Gate. And ... |
train_6408 | Summarize the following conversation. | Nancy tells #Person1# she had a special dinner in a restaurant for the blind in London. | [
"#Person1#: So you're back from London, Nancy.\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a special dinner there.\n#Person1#: Oh? How special? Can you tell me about it?\n#Person2#: OK. We had dinner with my old friend Smith. He is an officer in London. When we arrived at the dining hall, all the lights went out. At that time I was a l... |
train_6409 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# proposes to catch a movie or take a walk on Saturday. However, Susan will be busy because she has to clean the house, go to see a dentist, help Julia with her science project, and pick up her brother. #Person1# wants to play a game or something in the evening. Susan agrees. | [
"#Person1#: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Uh, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, like catch a movie or take a walk down by the lake.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all da... |
train_6410 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks the weather is too hot. #Person2# thinks won't last long. | [
"#Person1#: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoon"
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train_6411 | Summarize the following conversation. | If #Person2# were #Person1#, #Person2# wouldn't worry about Paul. | [
"#Person1#: What would you do if you were in my place?\n#Person2#: If Paul were my son, I'd just not worry. Now that his teacher is giving him extra help and he's working hard himself, he's sure to do well in the next exam."
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train_6412 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# visited the White House. They think it looks more like a museum than somebody's house. #Person1# tells #Person2# the president uses the public rooms for important affairs. #Person2# wants to get reception here. | [
"#Person1#: Your father and Sally have gone to get the car. Let's wait for them here on the bench.\n#Person2#: It's nice to sit down. We've been walking for hours.\n#Person1#: Did you like the White House?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I thought it was beautiful. I wanted to stay longer.\n#Person1#: I did, too. But we've go... |
train_6413 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# gives #Person1# a tea set and some old Dutch candle holders. | [
"#Person1#: Of course! Of course! Here you are. Thank you so much. \n#Person2#: Are you looking for anything else? \n#Person1#: Um, let me see. Hmm. This antique tea set here is gorgeous. \n#Person2#: That was a thirtieth birthday present. You can have it if you want. \n#Person1#: Really? No, no, I couldn't! You're... |
train_6414 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# gets a chance to be an assistant editor for the editor-in-chief of the Economist. #Person1# will be in charge of a column during the columnist's pregnancy leave. They plan to go to the library festival together to celebrate the good news. | [
"#Person1#: Guess what? I've got great news! \n#Person2#: What is it? \n#Person1#: Well, you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader, right? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Well, the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another maganize and asked me if I was interested in... |
train_6415 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# because #Person2#'s children kick up a row. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. Brown, are your children always kicking up a row like this? I cannot concentrate on my paper. \n#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Black. I'm trying to make them quiet. \n#Person1#: I'm afraid if the noise goes on, I shall have no alternative but to leave. \n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. Believe me, everything will be ... |
train_6416 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about Japan. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to Japan twice. #Person2# introduces Tokyo and Kyoto and the weather there. #Person1# can't wait to visit Japan. | [
"#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#Pe... |
train_6417 | Summarize the following conversation. | Anna tells Luke she spent holidays in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and China mainland and had a wonderful time. Luke says his wife doesn't like traveling. Anna says her husband also doesn't like it at first, but their trip to Indonesia left a very deep impression on him. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been? \n#Person2#: I've been away on holidays for sometime. \n#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays? \n#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we fl... |
train_6418 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks Tom is a sensitive kind man regarding Tom's attitude. #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Have you ever thought about Tom's attitude? \n#Person2#: I've cut it upand come to the conclusion that hi is actually sick of Jenny's brother. But he likes Jenny. She is a big apple in his eye. \n#Person1#: Love me, love my dog. He's a sensible kind man. \n#Person2#: That's why many people look up to hi... |
train_6419 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks Friday the Thirteen is superstitious but some people this occasion to create trouble. #Person2# disagrees. | [
"#Person1#: The idea about Friday the Thirteenth is totally ridiculous. I don't believe it at all. \n#Person2#: Maybe you can't be so sure. \n#Person1#: Why not? The whole idea is superstitious. But some people use this occasion to create trouble. Have you heard of the Black Friday Virus on the computer? It is desi... |
train_6420 | Summarize the following conversation. | Daisy tells Simon she's doing business studies and may get a job in Toronto after graduation. They also talk about Zoe who is now studying accountancy. Simon tells Daisy he's studying law. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Daisy! \n#Person2#: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again \n#Person1#: I hope you are Settling in at school! \n#Person2#: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses. \n#Person1#: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here. \n#Person2#: Didn't I? I'm doing b... |
train_6421 | Summarize the following conversation. | Miss Dickinson comes to see a doctor because she thinks she caught a cold. #Person1# tells her she doesn't have a fever and just needs to stay at home and drink some water. | [
"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss Dickinson?\n#Person2#: Yes, doctor. I'm afraid I've caught a cold.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. When did you first start to feel ill?\n#Person2#: Well, yesterday I was wearing a silk skirt, even though it was quite cold outside. And then this morning when I got up,... |
train_6422 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s car which is in the shop. #Person1# asks #Person2# to watch out because some mechanics may overcharge people who don't know much about cars. | [
"#Person1#: Is this table on the corner OK?\n#Person2#: Sure, we can sit here.\n#Person1#: Gee, you've hardly got anything on your plate.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I'm just not that hungry.\n#Person1#: What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been really worried. It's my car. It's in the s... |
train_6423 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the policy on returns. #Person1# thinks it's good and pays for the pants by card. | [
"#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?\n#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days, you'll get all your money back. If it is over 7 days, you'll get back 80% of what you paid. Also, if you want to change the pants, just bring them in and will do them for free.\n#Person1#: Sounds good.\n#... |
train_6424 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to take a one-day sightseeing tour that includes the British Museum and the Tower of London. #Person1# recommends a tour. #Person2# also requests a Chinese speaking guide. | [
"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and I particularly want to visit the British Museum and the Tower of London. Do you have any tours that include both of them?\n#Person1#: Yes, this one does. You visit the tower and Westminster Abbey in the morning.... |
train_6425 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# caused an accident. #Person2# thinks #Person1# was answering a call at the time of the accident. #Person1# doesn't admit but doesn't want #Person2# to call the police. However, #Person2# has already called. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.\n#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.\n#Person1#: Sir, I don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.\n#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ... |
train_6426 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells Zhang Ming the doctors in this hospital help the poor with their eye problems for free and will try their best to treat Zhang Ming. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, young man. What's your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Zhang Ming. I'm 12 years old now. Can you introduce your doctors?\n#Person1#: We doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places. People with eye problems can come to us. We give medicine to the poor or do operations on them... |
train_6427 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to invite Jack to attend #Person1#'s birthday party on Friday night, but Jack will be busy and cannot make it. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Jack, are you doing anything on Friday night?\n#Person2#: Hmm, Friday night?\n#Person1#: Yes, the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Let me think. Well, I have an appointment with Professor Smith in the morning. And I will attend a lecture in the afternoon. And, oh, yes, my brother just called to say h... |
train_6428 | Summarize the following conversation. | As a wedding planner, Amelia makes most of the big decisions and reduces some costs for a wedding ceremony. She tells #Person1# she became a wedding planner because of some voluntary work for a non-profit organization. | [
"#Person1#: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner?\n#Person2#: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer.\n#Person1#: So, do people ask you to organize t... |
train_6429 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to have a tour of the factory and introduces it to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Our factory locates at a village in the east of the city. The area of it is 3, 600 square meters.\n#Person2#: We'd like to visit the factory. Can you show me the way?\n#Person1#: That's OK! We'll take you to have a tour. Please follow me.\n#Person2#: How many shifts are there in your factory?\n#Person1#... |
train_6430 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# take a walk on a snowy day. They enjoy the scenery. | [
"#Person1#: It's quiet everywhere in winter.\n#Person2#: Yes. I like winter.\n#Person1#: Me too.\n#Person2#: It's snowing heavily. What about taking a walk?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Let's go!\n#Person2#: What a heavy snow! Look! The water is frozen.\n#Person1#: Take care! Don't slip on the ground.\n#Person2#... |
train_6431 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps an old lady to pay for her landline bill on the ATM. The old lady finds it convenient. | [
"#Person1#: Which type of telephone bill would you like to pay today?\n#Person2#: My home phone, the landline. I don't have a mobile phone, far too complicated for an old lady like me! Do you need my Bank Book?\n#Person1#: I'll need your Bank Card, please. Your Bank Book is required for over the counter services ; ... |
train_6432 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# don't have bug spray so they cover themselves with beer to prevent mosquitos' biting instead. It doesn't work. | [
"#Person1#: The mosquitos are biting me!\n#Person2#: Me, too, I can't stop scratching. They are everywhere! Sneaky little jerks.\n#Person1#: Do you have any bug spray?\n#Person2#: No, I forgot to buy some.\n#Person1#: Then we'll have to put up with it.\n#Person2#: We can cover ourselves with beer! That way if they ... |
train_6433 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# was trying to buy stolen goods at a low price on the sidewalk but got cheated. #Person2# analyzes the trick. #Person1# admits to being a fool. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!\n#Person2#: What? What did you buy?\n#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!\n#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?\n#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to ge... |
train_6434 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# applies for a library card and pays the deposit. #Person2# tells #Person1# refund is available as long as the card is well kept. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. I'd like to apply for a library card. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Yes. Please give me your ID card, a photo.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Then you have to give me 15 dollars for the deposit. The library card is free.\n#Person1#: OK. Here is the money. And If I return t... |
train_6435 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# working overtime with no pay is normal in some firms, #Person2# thinks it's not right. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know that working overtime in some companies is a regular thing?\n#Person2#: How regular?\n#Person1#: An average ten hours or more a day according to a survey, the worst thing is that the employees get no pay for that.\n#Person2#: You are kidding me? It is against the labor law. They should be aw... |
train_6436 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is checking in. One of #Person2#'s carry-on items, a tripod, will be stored by #Person2#'s stewardess because it does not fit under the seat or the overhead bin. | [
"#Person1#: Will you be checking in any baggage today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have two large suitcases and one box.\n#Person1#: If you need baggage tags, they are found in the box on your right.\n#Person2#: No, thank you. They are already tagged with my name and address.\n#Person1#: You are allowed an additional two ca... |
train_6437 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is checking in and #Person1# tells #Person2# about the baggage and carry-on allowance of a first-class passenger and says passengers will be charged for any overweights. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. Your ticket and passport, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Do you have any baggage to check in?\n#Person2#: Yes, one box.\n#Person1#: Would you please put it on the scale?\n#Person2#: OK. By the way, can you tell me how many kilos of free baggage each passenger is allowed?\n#P... |
train_6438 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to buy a fashionable diamond ring for his fiancee. #Person1# gives him recommendations. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I wish to buy a diamond ring.\n#Person1#: How many carats would you like it to be?\n#Person2#: I want five carats.\n#Person1#: Is this one suitable for you?\n#Person2#: No, it seems too old-fashioned to my fiancee.\n#Person1#: What about this?\n#Person2#: It seems too sm... |
train_6439 | Summarize the following conversation. | The dress #Person1# offers is not what #Person2# wants. | [
"#Person1#: Here's the dress you wanted it to be made.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear!\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: It's not what I asked for.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: It's not the right material. Or the right color. I can't possibly accept it.\n#Person1#: This is a pity!"
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train_6440 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is looking for an old music box with dancing figures. #Person1# is not surprised that there's no warranty. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box.\n#Person2#: Any particular decade?\n#Person1#: Something made in the'20s would be nice.\n#Person2#: We had seven, but we sold one this morning.\n#Person1#: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes?\n#Person2#: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing fi... |
train_6441 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants a managerial role for a medium-term career goal and wants to become a senior manager eventually. | [
"#Person1#: What do you expect to be doing five years from now? What are your medium-term career goals?\n#Person2#: I would like to be in a managerial role, ideally working do6ely with external clients. I have worked in client-facing roles for more than two years and I enjoy the challenge of keeping the customer sa... |
train_6442 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to return a product rather than exchanging it. #Person2# helps with the process and refunds #Person1#. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. How may I be of service?\n#Person1#: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed?\n#Person2#: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product o... |
train_6443 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps #Person1# rent the Citroen C2 with full coverage insurance and confirms that #Person1# needs to fill up when checking in. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to rent a car.\n#Person2#: May I see your driver's license, please?\n#Person1#: Here is my international driver's license. What kinds of cars do you have?\n#Person2#: We have Honda, Citroen and Toyota. Which make and model do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I'll take the Citroen C2. What is the rate fo... |
train_6444 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s beautiful singing voice. #Person2# asks #Person1# to choose a song to sing. #Person1# wants to sing with #Person2# but #Person2# wants a rest. | [
"#Person1#: You've got a beautiful singing voice!\n#Person2#: It's this high-tech equipment that doctors my voice a little. Actually, i am tone-deaf.\n#Person1#: Come on, You hit the high notes perfectly!\n#Person2#: Well, the echo and the stereo system helped a lot. And i know that song very well, so, i didn't nee... |
train_6445 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# think that keeping decent manners is the key to leave the interviewer a good impression and achieve success during an interview. | [
"#Person1#: Body language in the interview is closely related to the job-hunter's image.\n#Person2#: Surely it is.\n#Person1#: You should look the interviewer in the eye so as to show that you are carefully listening to him.\n#Person2#: You can nod or ask questions at the right time to show that you have already un... |
train_6446 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# writes a ticket and impounds #Person2#'s vehicle because #Person2#'s BAC exceeds the legal limit. | [
"#Person1#: Please pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. Please roll down your window.\n#Person2#: What's the matter, sir?\n#Person1#: Have you been drinking?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't, sir.\n#Person1#: Really? But I can smell alcohol on your breath. Blow to the breathalyzer, please.\n#Person2#: But sir, ... |
train_6447 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pay for handling fees. #Person1# is glad that #Person2# caught on with the complex system so quickly. | [
"#Person1#: Today, you need to pay 20 RMB in handling fees.\n#Person2#: Can't you just take it from my account? I can't be bothered with cash dealings today.\n#Person1#: I must tell you that because your banking has been such a large amount, you need to wait until you leave the country to get any currency back.\n#P... |
train_6448 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# sends a few shirts by ordinary mail with #Person2#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to send this parcel.\n#Person2#: What's in it, please?\n#Person1#: Just a few shirts.\n#Person2#: OK. You may wrap it now. Please fill in this form and label it. ( after a moment ) Would you like it registered?\n#Person1#: No, I'd rather send it by ordinary mail.\n#Person2#: Nine dol... |
train_6449 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to control the seat and reduce the pressure on the ears. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, miss. Where is the button that controls my seat?\n#Person2#: It's on the arm rest.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, what shall I do if changes in altitude create pressure on the ears?\n#Person2#: You can suck a candy or pinch your nose gently while breathing out. That shall help."
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train_6450 | Summarize the following conversation. | Dan finds #Person1#'s house is guarded like a bank. #Person1# thinks people can never be too safe and asks Dan to be careful. Dan thinks #Person1# is paranoid. | [
"#Person1#: Dan, Dan, dude. You have to come over to my house right now!\n#Person2#: Is everything OK?\n#Person1#: Just get over here! Come in! Quickly!\n#Person2#: So, since when is your house a bank?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I mean, what's up with the locks and iron bars on your windows.\n#Person... |
train_6451 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the details of widening the scope of their ads to promote their new product. #Person1# suggests putting ads on newspapers and the Internet. #Person2# also recommends TV. #Person1# will discuss this with Arden. | [
"#Person1#: OK! Let's get down to business now.\n#Person2#: Say it.\n#Person1#: As you know, we should work out cautious and detailed plan for our promotion, so as to guide our company to be successful in the new product, L-series.\n#Person2#: That's right. And in my opinion, to push the sale of the new products is... |
train_6452 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# go to a theatre early to buy tickets. #Person2# gets #Person1# a drink as an appreciation for #Person1#'s tickets. | [
"#Person1#: Wow, look at the line. It's worse than I expected. We are lucky we got here an hour earlier. Or else we will definitely have had problems getting tickets. I'm glad we made the effort to come early.\n#Person2#: Me too. I learned my lesson the last time I went to a new film. I didn't arrive early enough a... |
train_6453 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they will be wearing clothes that can change with the weather because researchers are working on a kind of treated fibers. | [
"#Person1#: It's so cold now, but this morning it was so hot and sunny. I wish there was a way I could always be wearing the most suitable clothes for the temperature.\n#Person2#: I recently read that in ten years we'll be wearing clothes that change with the weather. So when it's cold, our clothes will warm up, an... |
train_6454 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is going to Sydney for a business trip. #Person2# asks for a shopping list but #Person1# wants one of everything so #Person2# decides to take one more suitcase. | [
"#Person1#: Why are you packing?\n#Person2#: Because I'm going on a business trip.\n#Person1#: Where?\n#Person2#: Australia.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why are you so excited?\n#Person1#: Are you going to Sydney?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, yes. Why?\n#Person1#: Have you ever heard of the Vi... |
train_6455 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how people celebrate Halloween and invites #Person2# to a party. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31st.\n#Person2#: So what do yon do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.\n#Person1#: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying 'trick or treat'.\n#Person2#: Hmm. S... |
train_6456 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# overspent, so they cannot afford the holiday as they have planned. Both of them are disappointed but don't want to borrow money from their mothers. | [
"#Person1#: We've overspent dreadfully this month.\n#Person2#: By how much?\n#Person1#: It looks to me as if it's getting on for almost 400 pounds.\n#Person2#: Oh, does that mean we won't be able to get our holiday?\n#Person1#: I honestly don't think that we could afford to go really.\n#Person2#: But we haven't had... |
train_6457 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# had an accident when he was crossing the street. A police checks on him and helps #Person2# to call the ambulance and fill out a form. | [
"#Person1#: Tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: Well, I wasn't paying attention when I started to cross the street, and I stepped in front of a taxi. I didn't realize it was still moving.\n#Person1#: Can you walk?\n#Person2#: Not very well.\n#Person1#: Where does it hurt?\n#Person2#: My side hurts when I take a step... |
train_6458 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to buy a farm to get away from his factory. #Person2# wants to sell his farm to #Person1# at a low price. | [
"#Person1#: I want to buy a farm. I think I'd like to grow wheat, is the ground here good for that?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think it's good for farming.\n#Person1#: Why do you know so well?\n#Person2#: I own a farm here, but farming is very hard work.\n#Person1#: But modern farm equipment can make farming easier.\n... |
train_6459 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to work this summer to make extra money. | [
"#Person1#: You've had a part-time job, haven't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Could you earn a lot of money?\n#Person2#: No, only a little.\n#Person1#: Would you like to work this summer to make some extra money?\n#Person2#: I think so."
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train_6460 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# got a headache and #Person2# is going to call a doctor for #Person1#. #Person1# appreciates it. | [
"#Person1#: I keep feeling dizzy, and I've got a headache.\n#Person2#: How long has this been going on?\n#Person1#: It started yesterday.\n#Person2#: You've been studying too much recently.\n#Person1#: I have no other choice. Next month will be the most important exam of this term.\n#Person2#: I can understand that... |
train_6461 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary asks Paul to help her get the new computer upstairs, Paul agrees to help after finishing his work in a minute. | [
"#Person1#: Paul, is that you?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mary. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Sorry to call you. But I just delivered my new computer. I am afraid I can't lift it by myself. Could you give me a hand to get it upstairs?\n#Person2#: Sure. Could you just give me a minute to finish off what I am doing?\n#Per... |
train_6462 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person1#'s aunt Cindy are shopping. Cindy loves chasing fashion and her favourite brand is Chanel. Cindy also shares her attitude to men's perfumes and her consumptive habits which are different from her sister's. | [
"#Person1#: Wow! They've got everything here. All the world's famous brands. Aunt Cindy, what is your favorite brand? \n#Person2#: I love all the fashionable things. But my favorite brand is Chanel. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's a very expensive brand, but with good reason. \n#Person2#: Yeah. Each style is specially desi... |
train_6463 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks people need to do more, like using public transportation, using renewable energy, and recycling, to prevent more damages from happening so that the earth can continue to be a habitable place. #Person1# is surprised by #Person2#'s expertise. | [
"#Person1#: What did you do over the weekend? \n#Person2#: I went a global warming rally. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment. \n#Person1#: Do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already? \n#Person2#: It might not be possible to fix the... |
train_6464 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# borrows CDs from #Person2# for the school dance because inviting a band is not affordable. #Person2# promises to give them back in perfect condition; otherwise, his class will buy the damaged ones. | [
"#Person1#: Can I borrow your CDs for our school dance? \n#Person2#: Oh, you don't ask much, do you? \n#Person1#: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition. \n#Person2#: I'll tell you what. Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ... |
train_6465 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks a Dilbert tie is an interesting gift while #Person1# disagrees. | [
"#Person1#: That is the most boring, typical gift in the world! \n#Person2#: I know. But this year I want to get him an interesting tie. Like this one. \n#Person1#: That's not exactly a conversation piece. It's so plain. \n#Person2#: It's perfect! It's a Dilbert tie! \n#Person1#: The diagonal black and red stripes ... |
train_6466 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is going to move. #Person1# recommends a mover with good services to #Person2# and convinces #Person2# it is worth the expensive price. | [
"#Person1#: I heard you are going to move. \n#Person2#: Yes, I found a better house near my office. I'm very satisfied with it. But I'm worrying. \n#Person1#: What are you worried about? \n#Person2#: I'm worrying about how to move all of my household stuff. You know, I have a lot of stuff. \n#Person1#: You can call... |
train_6467 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks Josh for some recommendations, #Person2# takes Josh's recommendations partially while #Person3# orders horse tripe. | [
"#Person1#: Good evening ladies. My name is Josh and I'll be your server tonight. May I take your order? \n#Person2#: Do you have any recommendations? \n#Person1#: Well, I personally like the chicken penne with cream mushroom sauce, but the prawn fettuccine is also very nice. \n#Person2#: Hmm. I'd like to have the ... |
train_6468 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to get some sleep before landing since #Person1# stayed up late. | [
"#Person1#: How long before we land, do you know?\n#Person2#: It's 3:00 o'clock now, so there is still an hour left. Why don't you get some sleep in the mean time? I'll wake you up when we reach Kennedy airport.\n#Person1#: OK. I stayed up past midnight writing the report. I'm a bit worn out.\n#Person2#: Why don't ... |
train_6469 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# convinces #Person1# to travel to a place in Mexico again because the weather there in January is perfect. | [
"#Person1#: Where will we go during this break?\n#Person2#: I was thinking of a place in Mexico. Do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago, where the water was almost as warm as the air, and we had a hard time sleeping at night?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: I'd like to go back there.\... |
train_6470 | Summarize the following conversation. | Cindy borrows two eggs from Mark when she's making a birthday cake. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Mark, how are you?\n#Person2#: Great Cindy. What's new? Would you like to come in for coffee?\n#Person1#: I'd love to but to tell you the truth I'm right in the middle of making Rachel's birthday cake and I'm out of eggs. Do you think I could borrow a couple.\n#Person2#: Oh sure, no problem. How many... |
train_6471 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Professor Johnson is a terrible instructor but students' final scores will be higher than expected. #Person1# feels relieved and decides to stay in the class. | [
"#Person1#: Have you ever taken history 231?\n#Person2#: Yeah, last term.\n#Person1#: Who was the professor?\n#Person2#: Professor Johnson.\n#Person1#: I have him this semester. What do you think of him?\n#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot. But fortunately, we can get high scores easily in his ... |
train_6472 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks Robert why he didn't go to college after high school. Robert explains he has to make money for his sisters. #Person1# is satisfied with Robert and offers him the job. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. Have a seat.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Thank you.\n#Person1#: I have your letter here. Your name is Robert Martin, right?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: And you hope to work here next month?\n#Person2#: Yes, Madam, if I can.\n#Person1#: Fine. You finished high school a year ago. Why... |
train_6473 | Summarize the following conversation. | Anna tells #Person1# who she meets in a training camp about her daily training schedule and her activities in her spare time. | [
"#Person1#: Anna Cole, I'm so glad that I find myself here with you in the training camp. I imagined the training is pretty hard.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Could you please talk to me about your daily training?\n#Person2#: OK. I get up about 6:45. I have a very light breakfast at 7:00 and then I get to th... |
train_6474 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# buys his son's favorite fruit chocolates from #Person1#. He buys pears instead of his daughter and wife's favorite strawberries because the strawberries don't look fresh. | [
"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a box of chocolates.\n#Person1#: OK. We have dark chocolates, milk chocolates, fruit chocolates and some chocolate with nuts in them. Which kind would you like?\n#Person2#: I prefer to buy fruit chocolates, please. My son likes them very much.\n#Pe... |
train_6475 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ryan injured his knees, but he will still be involved in soccer as a coach. #Person1# suggests visiting him and taking some presents for him. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, honey, do you have anything scheduled this weekend?\n#Person2#: No, why?\n#Person1#: You know Ryan got his knees badly injured while doing warming up exercises. He still stays in a hospital now.\n#Person2#: Oh my gosh. He loves soccer so much. Will he give up soccer?\n#Person1#: Actually, he will s... |
train_6476 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# is interviewing #Person1#. #Person1# likes team projects, would like a chance to advance, could not relocate in the next year, and knows how much the job offers per year. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, I really appreciate the opportunity to interview for this position.\n#Person2#: I was wondering if you like team projects, or projects that you work on alone.\n#Person1#: I like to work on group projects that value and need each individual ' s contributions.\n#Person2#: Are you most interested in... |
train_6477 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about their workforce and working hours. He wants Rebecca to fill the vacancy from the beginning of next month. | [
"#Person1#: Could you tell me a little about the organization? For example, how big is your workforce here?\n#Person2#: Well in total we have around 150 employees based in Hong Kong with another 400 in our head office in Beijing. The news desk staff in Hong Kong comprises around 80 staff.\n#Person1#: I see. And how... |
train_6478 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will send a larger taxi to pick #Person1# up at No. 115 Fucking Road by 9:30. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. Could you have a taxi pick me up before 10:00 a. m.?\n#Person2#: What is your address?\n#Person1#: I stay at No. 115 Fucking Road.\n#Person2#: OK, a taxi will be there by 9:30.\n#Person1#: What are your rates?\n#Person2#: It is RMB 10 yuan initially and 2 yuan for each kilometer.\n#Person1#: I ha... |
train_6479 | Summarize the following conversation. | Eve Markowski is a new student. Mike Sullivan, who is running for President of the Student Government, tells her the location of the English Department, the school cafeteria, the Computer Center, and the library. Eve thinks Mike will win. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, i am a new student here. Could you tell me where the English Department is?\n#Person2#: It is in that brand new, tall building over there. On the 9th floor.\n#Person1#: Where is the school cafeteria?\n#Person2#: It is the basement of that red building in front of the tower with big bells.\n#P... |
train_6480 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack begs #Person1# for one more chance. #Person1# will give him another chance but asks him to work nights when Tom is gone. | [
"#Person1#: Jack! You've really done it this time.\n#Person2#: What? What happened?\n#Person1#: I told you to get this consignment out last week. We can't very well run a light bulb conference without any light bulbs, can we? What am I going to do with you?\n#Person2#: Please, give me one more chance. I'll never le... |
train_6481 | Summarize the following conversation. | May and #Person1# are visiting the Hall of Ancient China. May tells #Person1# the glass boxes and the vacuum inside are used to protect historical relics. | [
"#Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?\n#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!\n#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?\n#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.\n#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?\n#Person2#: No, there isn't... |
train_6482 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Mr. Smith has checked out without leaving a forwarding address. | [
"#Person1#: I just called Mr. Smith in Room 201, but there was no reply. Would you find out if he's still staying there?\n#Person2#: All right. One moment, please. . . No, Mr. Smith checked out this morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, he did? May I have his forwarding address, please?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he didn't leave on... |
train_6483 | Summarize the following conversation. | John Smith and Thou Hong agree to cooperate to import and export electric products. They will hold more talks later to iron out the details. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. My name is John Smith. I'm an import manager.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Smith? My name is Thou Hong.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet You, Ms. Thou. We've learned that you specialize in the export of electronic products.\n#Person2#: Will you please take a seat? Mr. Smith, have you seen the di... |
train_6484 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#, the tenant, asks #Person2# about the facilities of the house and the responsibilities of maintaining the heating system. | [
"#Person1#: Is there any cable for the Internet?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How much do I need to pay for it?\n#Person2#: Nothing. The landlord pays.\n#Person1#: Is there a mailbox in the apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes. Each apartment has one.\n#Person1#: Are there any parking lots for the tenants?\n#Person2#: Yes. B... |
train_6485 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has already logged in 20 hours of overtime. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for some time off. | [
"#Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I'Ve already logged in 20 hours of overtime!\n#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.\n#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. ... |
train_6486 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to apply for a passport. #Person2# will get it ready in a few weeks. | [
"#Person1#: What may I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to get a passport.\n#Person1#: You will need to apply for one.\n#Person2#: When will I be able to do that?\n#Person1#: You can do it right now, if you'd like.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this application.\n#Person2#: Then what do I do?\n... |
train_6487 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has many friends, while #Person2# has only a few friends. #Person1# will share #Person1#'s friends with #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: I have lots of friends.\n#Person2#: Really? How many do you have?\n#Person1#: I don't know, maybe one hundred.\n#Person2#: That is a lot of friends. Do you have a best friend?\n#Person1#: Of course. I have lots of best friends.\n#Person2#: How many best friends do you have?\n#Person1#: I think about twe... |
train_6488 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will reserve a table for a lunch meeting. #Person1# asks #Person2# to make it earlier and is planning a full-course meal without alcoholic. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to vegetarians. | [
"#Person1#: For our lunch meeting with the investors, do we have to make a reservation at the restaurant or do we just show up?\n#Person2#: Usually for lunch, we don't have to reserve a table, they should allow walk-ins. But to be on the safe side, I'll order a table for half-past twelve. Will that suit your schedu... |
train_6489 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# needs a motorcycle parking permit for both day and evening classes and buys it with #Person2#'s assistance. | [
"#Person1#: I want to buy a parking permit, please.\n#Person2#: Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings?\n#Person1#: I attend both day and evening classes.\n#Person2#: Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car?\n#Person1#: I ride a motorcycle.\n#Person2#: That permit will ... |
train_6490 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are recalling the past. They still feel happy as a family after getting married for 20 years. | [
"#Person1#: How time flies!\n#Person2#: Bill and Betty have already grown up.\n#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.\n#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.\n#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.\n#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at t... |
train_6491 | Summarize the following conversation. | Jack is angry with #Person1# because #Person1# jokingly told Martha that Jack was on a date with Sara and Martha felt suspicious. #Person1# wants to make it up but Jack refuses. | [
"#Person1#: Jack, what's wrong?\n#Person2#: You!\n#Person1#: What are you talking about? What did I do?\n#Person2#: You told Martha that I was on a date? What was that all about?\n#Person1#: No. . . that's not what I meant. I didn't mean that. She asked me where you were and I jokingly said that you were on a date ... |
train_6492 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Mount Tai, including its history and the historical relics. #Person1# wants to visit it. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go there. | [
"#Person1#: Do you know something about Mount Tai?\n#Person2#: Yes. But not too much. It is considered as the head of five sacred mountains in China.\n#Person1#: Five sacred mountains? Why people call them so?\n#Person2#: Because in history, the Chinese emperors used to climb onto these mountains and pay tribute to... |
train_6493 | Summarize the following conversation. | Steven comes to meet Bart Simpson at the airport and will take him to the hotel. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me! Are you Bart Simpson from Western Electronics?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: I am Steven. I am here to meet you.\n#Person2#: Thank you for meeting me at the airport, Steven.\n#Person1#: You must be tired after the long flight. Let me carry the bags for you.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Where is o... |
train_6494 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# hates this kind of weather but Pollyanna tries to find something good about this weather. | [
"#Person1#: I hate this kind of weather!\n#Person2#: When I was a kid, there was a weather who said there is no such thing as bad weather.\n#Person1#: I think he had water on the brain. This is bad.\n#Person2#: He said there are only all kinds of good weather.\n#Person1#: Okay, Pollyanna, what's so good about this ... |
train_6495 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to make a reservation at the Elegance Hotel for four nights next week. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the rate and the facilities. | [
"#Person1#: Elegance Hotel, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I would like to make a reservation for four nights next week, from Tuesday to Friday.\n#Person1#: All right, single or double room?\n#Person2#: Single room with a bath room, please. I would like a room with a view of the whole city.\... |
train_6496 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ms. Drake and #Person2# greet each other. They will get to the interview. | [
"#Person1#: Please come in and sit down. I'm happy to finally meet you.\n#Person2#: Same here, Ms. Drake. I've been looking forward to this.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I kept you waiting.\n#Person2#: No, no, no, not at all, you were right on time. I was early. I hope I didn't rush you. I'm glad for the opportunity to in... |
train_6497 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# introduces their new automatic answering system to #Person2# and guarantees its quality. #Person2# asks about the price and refund policies and will discuss it over with her boss before she makes a decision. | [
"#Person1#: May I help you, Miss?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm excited to hear about your new product.\n#Person1#: OK. I'm sure you will love what this new automatic answering system can do for your business.\n#Person2#: Yes. I've heard a lot about it.\n#Person1#: Watch our computer demonstration, please. You'll be convinc... |
train_6498 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s English ability. #Person2# is proficient in both written and spoken English and tells #Person2#'s English education. #Person2# has passed College English Band Test 6 and can manage English conversation. | [
"#Person1#: How is your English ability?\n#Person2#: Not bad. I'm proficient in both written and spoken English.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your English education?\n#Person2#: I studied English in junior and senior high school. And in college, I took English conversation lessons. They were given ... |
train_6499 | Summarize the following conversation. | Billy teaches #Person2#, his grandpa, to use an ATM card and advises him to memorize his PIN instead of writing it down. #Person2# thinks the machines aren't very difficult to use. | [
"#Person1#: How do you use an ATM card, Billy?\n#Person2#: It's easy, grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. OK. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers.\n#Person1#: Oh yes. I'Ve got it written down here. Just a minute.\n#Person2#: You really shouldn't write it down. You sho... |
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