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train_7400
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to buy cleansing milk and #Person1# recommends a fragrance-free cleansing gel. #Person2# buys the fragrance-free cleansing gel and moisturizing lotion, and #Person1# gives her some products' samples.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?\n#Person1#: Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.\n#Person2#: Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.\n#Person1#: How do you prefer this one? It cleans thor...
train_7401
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom and Helen got married, even Tom's father disagreed.
[ "#Person1#: Tom and Helen got married at last.\n#Person2#: How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that.\n#Person1#: I was invited to attend their wedding.\n#Person2#: It's great. Although his father didn't agree with that, Tom went through with it.\n#Person1#: How moving love is." ]
train_7402
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to redecorate the bedroom and bought a magazine to get some ideas. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive, so #Person1# should go to a discount furniture store to find similar things.
[ "#Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?\n#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room.\n#Person1#: I'd like to have the bad ...
train_7403
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.\n#Person2#: What's the exact information?\n#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. th...
train_7404
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s impressed by #Person2#'s resume and asks #Person2# to give a brief overview. #Person2# was born in America but educated in Europe. #Person2# was moving from country to country but wants to settle down now.
[ "#Person1#: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me.\n#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but...
train_7405
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# promises to drive #Person1# to the Honging Hotel in twenty minutes.
[ "#Person1#: Hello! Is your taxi engaged?\n#Person2#: No, this taxi is free.\n#Person1#: Please take me to the Honging Hotel.\n#Person2#: OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you.\n#Person1#: Could you get there in twenty minutes?\n#Person2#: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.\n#Person1#: I am in a hurry...
train_7406
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'ll have all Dad's assets and tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll run things the same way that Dad did.
[ "#Person1#: Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets.\n#Person2#: It still feels really strange to me.\n#Person1#: I know. I miss him terribly.\n#Person2#: How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?\n#Person1#: I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.\n#Person2#: I guess you could...
train_7407
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# Lester's like the kitchen god who watches everyone and tells the boss whether they're good or bad. #Person2#'s afraid. #Person1# suggests serving sweet dishes, but #Person2# doesn't think it works.
[ "#Person1#: Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.\n#Person2#: The kitchen god? What does he do?\n#Person1#: He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!...
train_7408
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair and even things up. #Person2#'s satisfied with the results.
[ "#Person1#: How do you usually part your hair?\n#Person2#: To the right.\n#Person1#: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?\n#Person2#: Looks good.\n#Person1#: Would you like a shave?\n#Person2#: No, than...
train_7409
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties.
[ "#Person1#: How does the political system work in your country?\n#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.\n#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?\n#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That m...
train_7410
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# let #Person1# wait for 20 minutes before the tour.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing.\n#Person1#: Finally. How long does the tour last?\n#Person...
train_7411
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are both busy working. #Person1#'s happy that #Person2# came to visit #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Thanks for coming to see me today.\n#Person2#: It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway.\n#Person1#: I missed you too.\n#Person2#: Why haven't you tried to come see me then?\n#Person1#: I've been really busy.\n#Person2#: Doing what?\n#Person1#: Working.\n#Person2#: I would've come to see you soo...
train_7412
Summarize the following conversation.
Steven Smith has reserved a single room with a bath. #Person1# helps him check in. Smith asks the restaurant's location, and #Person1# tells him.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.\n#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.\n#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a singl...
train_7413
Summarize the following conversation.
Before Pat Green applying for the position as a language assistant, he asked Helen to tell him more about the work. Then Pat decides to take it.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. My name's Pat Green.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.\n#Person2#: Yes. Are you interested in the job?\n#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply,...
train_7414
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells Julia the apartment in Sanlitun is big, quiet, and convenient. They'll consider buying it.
[ "#Person1#: Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.\n#Person2#: Great. Where is it?\n#Person1#: A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.\n#Person2#: What about the surrounding area?\n#Person1#: Very quiet and safe. And it's got a l...
train_7415
Summarize the following conversation.
Sally'll work late to type Mr. Black's report up. Mr. Black feels sorry but Sally'd love that because she wants to make some extra money to buy a watch for her husband as a birthday present. Mr. Black thinks the thought that counts.
[ "#Person1#: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?\n#Person2#: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that.\n#Person1#: Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional m...
train_7416
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to place an ad to sell old books. David advises #Person1# to call Berne Li. #Person1# asks David the rates and thinks it is acceptable.
[ "#Person1#: David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?\n#Person2#: Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.\n#Person1#: When was that?\n#Person2#: Last May. I think. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate.\n#Person2#: Are they in good...
train_7417
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Jenny talk about the worth of a job.
[ "#Person1#: Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living." ]
train_7418
Summarize the following conversation.
Some branches of #Person1#'s tree hang over to #Person2#'s yard, and the walnuts off the tree damages #Person2#'s lawnmower. #Person2# wants to cut them off, but #Person1# disagree. #Person2# insists that it's legal, but #Person1# thinks #Person1# should be informed first.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.\n#Person2#: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branche...
train_7419
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls 911 because #Person2#'s car broke down and the woman passenger is about to have a baby. #Person1# sends an ambulance to #Person2#'s location.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.\n#Person2#: Help! Help! Please, help me!\n#Person1#: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.\n#Person2#: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!\n#Person1#: Relax, sir, and expla...
train_7420
Summarize the following conversation.
Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises #Person1# to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. #Person1#'ll try.
[ "#Person1#: Say, Rason, what are you watching?\n#Person2#: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.\n#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.\...
train_7421
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# learns German when free, while #Person1# does exercises.
[ "#Person1#: So what do you usually do in your free time?\n#Person2#: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?\n#Person1#: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week." ]
train_7422
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# got Molly a book about Holden as a present.
[ "#Person1#: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?\n#Person2#: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.\n#Person1#: Great idea!" ]
train_7423
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks Chinese food and Western food are different. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. It's hard for #Person2# to try new Chinese dishes because #Person2# can't read the menu. #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# Beijing duck.
[ "#Person1#: are you good at cooking? \n#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating! \n#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food? \n#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food. \n#Person1#: are you used to the food here? \n#Person2#: I'm not really used to ...
train_7424
Summarize the following conversation.
That #Person1#'s parents want #Person1# to marry a Chinese man makes #Person1# headache. #Person2# used to have the problem when with a Korean boyfriend but broke up. #Person1# thinks it's hard to have a mixed marriage but #Person2# says there're many successful examples.
[ "#Person1#: If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese? \n#Person2#: Why? Did tom pop the question? \n#Person1#: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent. \n#Person2#: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right? \n#Person1#: You are right. It is giving me a real ...
train_7425
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests #Person2# stay with friends and enjoy a holiday.
[ "#Person1#: You should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal. \n#Person2#: Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . . \n#Person1#: But now you can stay with friends and enjoy a holiday too. \n#Person2#: Right. Let's go and find some fun." ]
train_7426
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# recommends spare ribs but #Person1# fancy a change. #Person2# suggests eating braised fish.
[ "#Person1#: Wow, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose. \n#Person2#: I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here. \n#Person1#: Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change. \n#Person2#: Ok why don't you order the braised fish then? \n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. It ...
train_7427
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s cheated by his appearance.
[ "#Person1#: He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee. \n#Person2#: I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think. \n#Person1#: Don't be so jealous. He never speaks ill of you before me." ]
train_7428
Summarize the following conversation.
Ms. Wang gives Tom a billfold as a birthday present and tells him in China people don't open it right away. Tom makes a wish and will cut the cake.
[ "#Person1#: Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you. \n#Person2#: Thanks, Ms. Wang. \n#Person1#: You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone. \n#Person2#: Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold. \n#Person3#: It's very nice. You really shouldn't...
train_7429
Summarize the following conversation.
The smallest handbag in #Person1#'s store is too big for #Person2#. #Person2#'ll go to another leather store.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag. \n#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend? \n#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend. \n#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one? \n#Person2#: I am afraid...
train_7430
Summarize the following conversation.
Emily tells #Person1# she's nervous about the trip, and she hopes she can improve her English in London.
[ "#Person1#: So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: But you seem to be a little bit nervous.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lo...
train_7431
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# missed the 7:30 flight. #Person1# will book a ticket for the next flight.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, I missed the flight.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so.\n#Person1#: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?\n#Person2#: Let ...
train_7432
Summarize the following conversation.
Jessie tells #Person1# Jessie starts going to work by subway so Jessie doesn't have to leave home early. It's a bit expensive but so convenient.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?\n#Person2#: No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that so?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on ti...
train_7433
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# says many kids want to go to a pizza restaurant, but #Person1# has had enough of pizza. #Person2# considers a Chinese restaurant, but it'll be closed. #Person1# suggests they fix the cost first.
[ "#Person1#: Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year.\n#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.\n#Person1#: Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different.\n#Per...
train_7434
Summarize the following conversation.
Rachel tells #Person1# her car has been robbed. The robbers took the MP3 player and her handbag where there are keys and her home address. So Rachel changed her home locks, which cost a fortune.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Rachel, how are you?\n#Person2#: Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning.\n#Person1#: Oh no, what happened?\n#Person2#: It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces.\n#Person1#: Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 pl...
train_7435
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work.
[ "#Person1#: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.\n#Person2#: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is ...
train_7436
Summarize the following conversation.
Rebecca wants to clarify some details regarding the job. Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about the remuneration package, bonuses included, and salary.
[ "#Person1#: Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.\n#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify.\n#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the ...
train_7437
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Bill Gotcha #Person1# why #Person1#'s switching jobs. #Person1#'s best at organizing problematic systems and #Person1# likes finding things to keep busy.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.\n#Person2#: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?\n#Person1#: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.\n#Person2#: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?\n#Person1#: Our Compan...
train_7438
Summarize the following conversation.
Fiona tells #Person1# she's lost about ten kilos by going on a diet.
[ "#Person1#: Hi! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you.\n#Person2#: Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.\n#Person1#: How did you do it?\n#Person2#: I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.\n#Person1#: What's the secret then?\n#Person2#: It lies in perseverance.\n#Perso...
train_7439
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# sees #Person2#'s and #Person2#'s friend's passport and checks their luggage. #Person2# tells #Person1# they've nothing to declare. #Person1# lets them go.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Here it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Are all these yours?\n#Person2#: No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?\n#Person2#: Do you want me to put it on th...
train_7440
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s teacher speaks only in English in class and students sometimes can't understand. #Person2#'s pronunciation is good though #Person2# thinks it's difficult sometimes.
[ "#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?\n#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.\n#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?\n#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't...
train_7441
Summarize the following conversation.
John feels it unbearable that #Person1#'s relatives came to stay with them for a week without warning. #Person1# tells John it's the custom of the old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside.
[ "#Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.\n#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.\n#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit ...
train_7442
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# informs Francis that he's promoted to the officer director. Francis promises to do his best.
[ "#Person1#: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.\n#Person2#: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.\n#Person1#: This title doe...
train_7443
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom and Mary meet and greet each other.
[ "#Person1#: Morning, Tom.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mary.\n#Person1#: You seem to be in a hurry.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute.\n#Person1#: Okay. I won't hold you up then.\n#Person2#: Right. I'll see you later.\n#Person1#: See you later." ]
train_7444
Summarize the following conversation.
Ed tells #Person1# that the company's sales have plunged fifty percent in the past month and they are overstocked and overstaffed. Their supplier suffered QC problems, so half of their production is faulty, and they have to shoulder the cost. #Person1# despairs while Ed's happy to have been offered a new job.
[ "#Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?\n#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?\n#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad...
train_7445
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# raised the bid twice in the auction but dropped out as #Person1# thought it wasn't a super bargain.
[ "#Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.\n#Person2#: How high did the price go?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $ 250.\n#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?\n#Person1#: No. It wa...
train_7446
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks it's aliens who built the pyramids while Stu believes it's Egyptians' work.
[ "#Person1#: Well, humans could never make something like that.\n#Person2#: Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!\n#Person1#: Be a little more open-minded, Stu! Don't believe everything you read in your history books!\n#Person2#: OK, but don't believe everything you s...
train_7447
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# admires David's new sofa. David tells #Person1# it's a cheap used one while #Person1# won't buy a secondhand sofa.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive.\n#Person2#: Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?\n#Person2#: Yes. I bough...
train_7448
Summarize the following conversation.
The biggest issue in #Person2#'s country is water so their water is used in ration. The biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country is air pollution. They think there needs to be an international response to this problem.
[ "#Person1#: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.\n#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.\n#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water?\n#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amoun...
train_7449
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. They think it a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.
[ "#Person1#: What a beautiful view.\n#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.\n#Person1#: What is that below?\n#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.\n#Person1#: No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerou...
train_7450
Summarize the following conversation.
Isabel informs Anthony that he's fired because he was caught making international calls from the office phone. He called in sick too many times, and he smells like alcohol.
[ "#Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?\n#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.\n#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.\n#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.\...
train_7451
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will join the company's Christmas party because #Person1#, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's an informal party and #Person1# can dress casually.
[ "#Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?\n#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?\n#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.\n#Person2#: You are right. ...
train_7452
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# applies for a library card with #Person1#'s assistance and wants to check out a book.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Could I check out this book?\n#Person1#: Let me see your library card.\n#Person2#: I need to get one.\n#Person1#: You can apply for one right now, if you'd like.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let me do that right now.\n#Person1#: Could you fill out this application?\n#Person2#: I'm finis...
train_7453
Summarize the following conversation.
Ed's upset. Finally, he tells #Person1# it's because he blew the final exam.
[ "#Person1#: Hi! Ed, what's up?\n#Person2#: Nothing.\n#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.\n#Person2#: Just get out of my face!\n#Person1#: Woo, easy.\n#Person2#: Leave me alone!\n#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?\n#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.\n#Person1#: Maybe I can help.\n#Person2#: I ble...
train_7454
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# assists #Person1# in opening a Current Account with #Person2#'s bank.
[ "#Person1#: I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank.\n#Person2#: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID.\n#Person1#: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?\n#Person2#: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, yo...
train_7455
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance.
[ "#Person1#: You must like to dance, right.\n#Person2#: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?\n#Person1#: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.\n#Person2#: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.\n#Pers...
train_7456
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# bought a scarf yesterday. Karen suggests something to go with it and #Person2# already got them. They believe they should stick to their own fashion sense.
[ "#Person1#: it's getting cold.\n#Person2#: yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.\n#Person2#: yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?\n#Person1#: it looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's ...
train_7457
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# buys three pounds of beef with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Have you any beef today?\n#Person2#: Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special.\n#Person1#: How much is it a pound?\n#Person2#: One pound and fifty pence a pound.\n#Person1#: Good. I'll get three pounds of it.\n#Person2#: Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence...
train_7458
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. #Person2# is astonished but tells #Person1# the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box.
[ "#Person1#: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?\n#Person2#: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.\n#Person1#: What about a boa constrictor?\n#Person2#: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?\n#Person1#: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?\n#Perso...
train_7459
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the terms should be amplified to express the different methods of payment. They must be very careful in building up clear expressions.
[ "#Person1#: Are the expressions of sight draft, time draft, usance draft and letter of credit adequate terms to express the different methods of payment?\n#Person2#: No. These terms need to be amplified.\n#Person1#: What if the sale is made on the basis of sight draft?\n#Person2#: Then the shipping documents have t...
train_7460
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and her dad are climbing the mountains, then her dad wants to take the cable car. While they're waiting in line, they enjoy the beautiful scenery.
[ "#Person1#: What a beautiful day!\n#Person2#: The weather is so crazy. It rained cats and dogs last night, but cleared up in the morning.\n#Person1#: I was worried about canceling the climbing.\n#Person2#: Honey, wait for me. I am too tired to move a step further.\n#Person1#: What about taking the cable car?\n#Pers...
train_7461
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# phones to ask the position of an HR manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements and arranges for a formal interview.
[ "#Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?\n#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.\n#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a Eur...
train_7462
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about the company's daily routine during a typical workday and explains the frequency of meetings and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s entitled to a company car. #Person1# shows #Person2# #Person2#'s office and tells #Person2# how the salaries are paid.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.\n#Person2#: Ok. I understand that we basically work form 8: 30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?\n#Person1#: That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime i...
train_7463
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls room service as the food they have sent is cool. #Person1# apologizes and will send someone immediately.
[ "#Person1#: Room service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, the food you have just sent here is cool. Would you please heat them up?\n#Person1#: I am sorry for that. We will send someone to your room right now.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Quickly please, we are so hungry." ]
train_7464
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to change her hairstyle. #Person1# suggests a perm and #Person2# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: How may I help you, miss?\n#Person2#: I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?\n#Person1#: Would you like to have a perm?\n#Person2#: Do you think it will suit me?\n#Person1#: Oh, absolutely.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll have it for a change." ]
train_7465
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# got a cold. #Person1# prescribes medicine and gives some suggestions.
[ "#Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?\n#Person2#: I've got a headache and a cough.\n#Person1#: I see. You've got a cold.\n#Person2#: What should I do, doctor?\n#Person1#: Take this medicine three times a day.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Drink a lot of water and have a good rest. You'll be well soon.\n#Pers...
train_7466
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person1#'s mom #Person1# will work at a bank in downtown Chicago. #Person1#'s mom hopes #Person1# can work in California. #Person1# will try to transfer to a branch in California near her and #Person1#'s dad after one year.
[ "#Person1#: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months.\n#Person2#: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?\n#Person1#: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hou...
train_7467
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# the position of senior secretary had fallen vacant. The company has advertised the position but #Person2# doesn't think a graduate will surely qualify.
[ "#Person1#: The company is going to recruit some people.\n#Person2#: Really? Are there any vacant positions?\n#Person1#: Yes. The position of senior secretary had fallen vacant.\n#Person2#: What happened to Kitty? She was an excellent senior secretary.\n#Person1#: She has just got married. And she wants to be a ful...
train_7468
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# prefers the hotel next to the river again but #Person1#'s dad already booked one in the woods.
[ "#Person1#: Dad, can we go to that hotel next to the river again this year?\n#Person2#: Your mother didn't like it.\n#Person1#: What about the place on top of that hill?\n#Person2#: That's full so Mum and I found one in the woods. I booked it last night." ]
train_7469
Summarize the following conversation.
Charlie won the football game the other day. #Person1# thinks the Taishan Team will be difficult to play but Charlie is confident.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Charlie. How was your football game the other day?\n#Person2#: Great! Our team played hard and out Huasheng Team.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! But hold on, there. Taishan Team, you know, is difficult to play.\n#Person2#: You're right. It will be a close game. But I've got a good feeling about this ...
train_7470
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# feels bad about being unable to find a job over a year and wishes #Person2# had stayed in Puerto Rico. #Person1# suggests going to Puerto Rico for a visit and #Person2#'s happy with that.
[ "#Person1#: Did you go out today?\n#Person2#: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?\n#Person1#: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one.\n#Person2#: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different.\n#Person1#: I know how bad you feel, but if you...
train_7471
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# feels uncomfortable about Chinese people sharing personal stories in front of others or reading other's newspapers while taking public transportations. #Person1# tells #Person2# perhaps it's because they hold different ideas about privacy.
[ "#Person1#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China? \n#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing. \n#Person1#: what? \n#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . . \n#Person1#: what is it? \n#Person2#: some of my Chinese col...
train_7472
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about the kinds of cars they have and the mileage and gas. Then #Person2# rents a Pinto.
[ "#Person1#: ABC Rent-a-Car. May I help you? \n#Person2#: I would like to rent a car. What kind of car do you have? \n#Person1#: We have Volkswagen, Pinto, Plymouth and Datsun. \n#Person2#: What is the rate? \n#Person1#: Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen, Pinto and Datsun, and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth. ...
train_7473
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells #Person2# the qualities she looks for in a friend.
[ "#Person1#: hey, Mary, what's up? \n#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight. \n#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot? \n#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I f...
train_7474
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# blames #Person2# for telling someone the truth. #Person2# apologizes and will do anything to make up.
[ "#Person1#: You shouldn't have told her the truth. What can we do now? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry , It's all my fault. \n#Person1#: You are always like this. I've told you many times not to tell her. \n#Person2#: Sorry, I had no intention. \n#Person1#: It's too late to say sorry now. Oh, what am I going to do? \n#Perso...
train_7475
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the name of the tallest girl and gives #Person1# more information about her.
[ "#Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl? \n#Person2#: Which one? \n#Person1#: The tallest one. \n#Person2#: She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother. \n#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her? \n#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works...
train_7476
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to sign up for the skateboarding camp. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the equipment and the cost of the camp and tells #Person2# the VIP card can't save more money.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?\n#Person2#: I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike.\n#Person1#: Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.\n#Person2#: Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment.\n#Person1#: We have all the safety equipme...
train_7477
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells Sam Steve's parents will come to dinner, but the apple pies she prepared taste bad. Sam advises #Person2# to offer some fresh fruit and cheese as a healthy dessert.
[ "#Person1#: Can I be of any help?\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Sam. You can be a great help. You know Steve's parents will come to dinner today. This is the first time they have come to visit our new house since our marriage.\n#Person1#: Good. What would you like me to do?\n#Person2#: Well, I can't make up my mind ab...
train_7478
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s having problems with learning English. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and speak.
[ "#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 2 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 help?...
train_7479
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# about Einstein's childhood experiences including his music learning and school performance.
[ "#Person1#: What do you know about Einstein's childhood?\n#Person2#: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.\n#Person1#: How was little Albert in primary school?\n#Person2#: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along with the other boys. He used to ask lots of questions. He did not enjoy school much....
train_7480
Summarize the following conversation.
Tina invites Mike to go to the cinema with Mary and her, but Mike will meet Jane, so they will meet for supper.
[ "#Person1#: What are your plans for this afternoon, Mike? Mary and I are going to the cinema. Do you want to come to?\n#Person2#: Sorry, Tina. I'm meeting Jane. She is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it.\n#Person1#: An article? About what?\n#Person2#: Oh, just about supermarkets. I'...
train_7481
Summarize the following conversation.
Adam Green calls room service and orders Chinese cuisine for supper in his room with #Person1#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please.\n#Person1#: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer?\n#Person2#: The first, please. What would I have for supper then?\n#Person...
train_7482
Summarize the following conversation.
David tells #Person1# the woman in the picture is his aunt Joanna who's a biologist. David introduces her work.
[ "#Person1#: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden?\n#Person2#: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.\n#Person1#: What does she do?\n#Person2#: She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state...
train_7483
Summarize the following conversation.
Bob has stomachache and phones to make an appointment with doctor Smith. #Person1# arranges for the appointment at 9:00 am the day after tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, doctor Smith's office. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Bob speaking, there's a pain in my stomach. I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Let me see. I'm afraid he is busy at that time.\n#Person2#: How about tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Sor...
train_7484
Summarize the following conversation.
Mark tells #Person1# about the camping. His car broke down and they got lost in the forest. Fortunately, they found a great hotel and stayed there for the whole weekend.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how was the camping?\n#Person2#: It was great in the end, but we had a terrible time at the beginning.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: First, we left the house early on Saturday morning, but after only half an hour my car broke down.\n#Person1#: Oh, no.\n#Person2#: Fortunately, there was a garage...
train_7485
Summarize the following conversation.
Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansas Community College tells #Person1# how to produce a good piece of writing in college and a personal voice separates an excellent article from the average ones.
[ "#Person1#: This is Word Master on Radio 4. Today we have Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansa Community College. OK, Danny, could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college?\n#Person2#: Well, one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points. Number One, say what you're goi...
train_7486
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# check #Person2#'s overcoat and then shows #Person2# to the reserved table.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening, Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes. The reservation under Mr. Watson.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes, a table for four at 8\n#Person2#: Em, no, thanks. I think we'll go straight to the table, By the way. may I check my overcoat here?\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. We'll keep it in the cloakroom ...
train_7487
Summarize the following conversation.
Anna gets a backache. The doctor suggests she have a rest and will give her some pills.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.\n#Person2#: Hello, doctor.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I've got a backache.\n#Person1#: Do you often suffer from backache?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.\n#Person1#: When did it start?\n#Person2#: About four days ago.\n#Person1...
train_7488
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# decides to send a box of books to Taiwan by airmail because #Person1# tells her although airmail is expensive, it's quicker and safer than by sea.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, good morning, Miss? what can I help you with?\n#Person2#: Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan.\n#Person1#: OK, please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?\n#Person2#: How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?\n#Person1#: Usually about two month.\n#Person2#: That's too lo...
train_7489
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# mistakenly thinks the parking space doesn't belong to #Person2# because of the new appearance of #Person2#'s car. But #Person1# realizes the mistake after checking.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid you can't park your car here.\n#Person2#: Why not? It's my parking space.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh? That's a surprise. Let me see... D 0411 Our dog's birthday. Yes, I'm sure this my parking space!\n#Person1#: But I saw a red car always parking here befor...
train_7490
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Jim to join a soccer team but Jim doesn't know anything about soccer and wants to see what it's like first.
[ "#Person1#: Hi Jim. Do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, what ' s up?\n#Person1#: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here.\n#Person1#: That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you.\n#Perso...
train_7491
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply.
[ "#Person1#: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.\n#Person1#: How should I contact them?\n#Person2#: You can e-mail your application materials for application to...
train_7492
Summarize the following conversation.
Dan lost his job because he messed up a $10 million worth of business deal and he didn't tell his wife, Lily. #Person1# will see what #Person1# can do to help Dan and suggests he tell Lily about this problem.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Dan. What's new?\n#Person2#: Where have you been? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days.\n#Person1#: I went to Salt Lake City on business. What's up?\n#Person2#: I got fired.\n#Person1#: How come? Last time I saw you. You told me it was a good job, and you'd like to take it as a car...
train_7493
Summarize the following conversation.
Bob and #Person1# haven't seen each other for a long time. #Person1# has been able to find his place in the world recently. Bob and Jenny struggled after graduation but now live a better life. Bob invites #Person1# to his house-warming party. #Person1# accepts.
[ "#Person1#: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.\n#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.\n#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.\n#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, ho...
train_7494
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shows #Person1# an old music box with dancing figures but without any warranty.
[ "#Person1#: I want to find an old music box.\n#Person2#: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?\n#Person2#: We have six.\n#Person1#: Do any of them have dancing figures?\n#Person2#: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.\n#Person1#: That'...
train_7495
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# brings Ann to her reserved table and gives her the menu.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening, do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please.\n#Person2#: This is your table.\n#Person1#: And would you like to order now?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Here is the menu.\n#Person2#: Thank you." ]
train_7496
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# change 500 dollars into 3220 yuan and asks #Person1# to keep the exchange memo.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, will you change me some money, please?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: I'd like to change these dollars into RIB. Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB?\n#Person2#: Sure. At present one dollar is equal to 6. 4392 yuan. How many dollars would you like to...
train_7497
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants a new paint color and a new carpet in the apartment and #Person2# tells #Person1# those changes will be finished by next week.
[ "#Person1#: I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.\n#Person2#: What would make this apartment better for you?\n#Person1#: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.\n#Person2#: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.\n#...
train_7498
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# their hiking is wonderful and funny. They built different things with snow, went sliding, and had a winter picnic. #Person1# can't wait to see their hiking video.
[ "#Person1#: How about the hiking? It was freezing yesterday, are you all ok?\n#Person2#: Can't be better, it was wonderful. We had a lot of fun there. There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air. We arrived at the park at 9 o'clock in the morning and didn't leave till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Per...
train_7499
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wish their competition will quit poaching their employees, but #Person2# thinks it's more about a morale problem among their employees and tells #Person1# it's hard to find new employees every few months to fill someone's vacancy.
[ "#Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.\n#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of co...