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train_12200 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# needs to buy a new refrigerator and like the Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1# says it's a good choice and introduces it. | [
"#Person1#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today.\n#Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator?\n#Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator.\n#Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice.\n#Person2#: Tell me about it.\n#Person1#: Not only is ... |
train_12201 | Summarize the following conversation. | Susan phones to cancel her appointment with Dr. Brown because she got the flu. #Person1# tells her she'll be charged for $10 for the delayed cancellation. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. Dr. Brown's Dental Office. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, this is Susan Smith. I'm calling about my appointment with Doctor Brown today at 3\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: I got the flu. I have a fever and a headache. Can I cancel my appointment?\n#Person1#: Sure, you can, but you'll... |
train_12202 | Summarize the following conversation. | Diane Davies just moved into a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor in Biggins St and comes to #Person1# to get some insurance for the contents of it. Davies wants to insure a fridge, a stereo system, a couple of watches, CDs, and books. #Person1# tells Davies it comes to $184.00 for twelve-month insurance. Davies... | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, Diane Davies. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to get some insurance for the contents of my home.\n#Person1#: Fine. When did you move into the house?\n#Person2#: A couple of weeks ago, and it's an apartment actually. I was told by the landlord that it would be a good idea to get s... |
train_12203 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading the paper looking for a satisfying apartment. They find a two-bedroom apartment with furniture for just over 400 on Metealfe and think it's suitable. | [
"#Person1#: Anything interesting in the paper today?\n#Person2#: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park.\n#Person1#: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive fo... |
train_12204 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to have a garden to make their house look better. Though it'll cost lots of money and time, #Person2# agrees to go to the local garden center and pick out some things. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don't have a garden.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else?\n#Per... |
train_12205 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# complains about the noise that #Person2#'s children make. #Person2#'s sorry but she can do nothing about it. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to do some work. I'm afraid your children are making a lot of noise. Don't they ever go to sleep?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. They are noisy. But you know it's difficult to keep boys quiet.\n#Person1#: I couldn't work and I couldn't sleep at night. And I was woken by the noise they made... |
train_12206 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells Julia #Person1# fell in love with her. Julia hopes #Person1# can remember that love her, love her dog. | [
"#Person1#: Julia, I want to talk to you. \n#Person2#: What? \n#Person1#: I am wondering if you are dating anyone now?\n#Person2#: No, so what? \n#Person1#: What do you think of me? \n#Person2#: I think you're great. But what on earth do you want to say? \n#Person1#: I think I have fallen in love with you.\n#Person... |
train_12207 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s new English teacher who's over there. | [
"#Person1#: Who's that over here? \n#Person2#: That's the new teacher. \n#Person1#: What do you think of the teacher? \n#Person2#: She's very nice. \n#Person1#: What does she teach? \n#Person2#: English, of course. \n#Person1#: Is she your teacher? \n#Person2#: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week. \n#Pers... |
train_12208 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# needs to park the car on campus. #Person2# suggests the parking structure for students and asks #Person1# to see if it's full. | [
"#Person1#: I need to find somewhere to park. \n#Person2#: Off campus or on campus? \n#Person1#: I need to find a space on campus. \n#Person2#: Why don't you park in the parking structure for students? \n#Person1#: Where is the parking structure at? \n#Person2#: It's on the west side of the campus. \n#Person1#: Do ... |
train_12209 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are recalling their first date. It's been 20 years since they got married. | [
"#Person1#: How time flies! \n#Person2#: May and Danny 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 ... |
train_12210 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# she is a teller in a bank and goes to night school. | [
"#Person1#: What does she do? \n#Person2#: She works as a teller in a bank. \n#Person1#: Does she go to night school? \n#Person2#: Yes. She goes three times a week. \n#Person1#: Why? What does she want to be? \n#Person2#: She wants to be a manager. \n#Person1#: What classes does she take? \n#Person2#: She takes cla... |
train_12211 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# thinks starting school was more exciting because school was going to be so much fun. Jack's looking forward to starting work to make it fun. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work? \n#Person2#: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it. \n#Person1#: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work? \n#Person2#: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you? \n#Person1#: For me, I think start... |
train_12212 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that money isn't the same thing as happiness. | [
"#Person1#: Jenny is very happy.\n#Person2#: Why do you think she's happy?\n#Person1#: Her father is a CEO, so her family is very rich. They have a lot of money.\n#Person2#: I don't think money is the same thing as happiness.\n#Person1#: That's true. Mary's family isn't very rich, but they love and respect each oth... |
train_12213 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# interviews Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child. Ward talks about how to prevent children from accidents in the home, and Ward thinks the kitchen is the most dangerous room. | [
"#Person1#: Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10,000 copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home?\n#Person2#: Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital treatment for accidents th... |
train_12214 | Summarize the following conversation. | Charlie went camping, but he thinks it's boring because he couldn't check Facebook or Twitter. #Person1# advises him to enjoy life without social media. | [
"#Person1#: Did you have a nice weekend Charlie?\n#Person2#: Not really, I went camping with my family.\n#Person1#: That sounds fun.\n#Person2#: It wasn't, camping is so boring. I didn't have any service on my phone, so I couldn't check Facebook or Twitter the whole weekend.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound like a bi... |
train_12215 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1#'ll travel in Europe for two months and comes to say goodbye to Rick. | [
"#Person1#: Hello Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.\n#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?\n#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents preferred Germany. We'll travel for 2 months.\n#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation,... |
train_12216 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# may put off getting a Master's degree to work. #Person1# doesn't want to put off learning Chinese, but #Person2# suggests finishing the graduate program first. | [
"#Person1#: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA?\n#Person2#: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school.\n#Person1#: I've considered working for a while. ... |
train_12217 | Summarize the following conversation. | Brian doesn't spend much time on the Internet while #Person1# does to keep in contact with #Person1#'s family. Brian hates the junk mails, and #Person1# thinks the Internet costs a lot. | [
"#Person1#: What about you Brian? How much time do you spend on the Internet?\n#Person2#: Not a lot. My computer is a bit slow. I find it frustrating.\n#Person1#: But you must admit it is great for getting information.\n#Person2#: Oh, sure.\n#Person1#: Well, I spend a lot of time on the Internet. What I like is bei... |
train_12218 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out to dinner. Susie wants to meet #Person1#'s mom, and #Person1# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Susie, can I borrow your car tonight?\n#Person2#: No, the last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.\n#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.\n#Person2#: What do you need it for?\n#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.\n#Person2#: And... |
train_12219 | Summarize the following conversation. | Gemma Louis tells Paul Daddy Lee She enjoyed making the film, Starshine, but she wants to be a stage actress. Gemma talks about how she got the part as the lead with no film experience and her future work plans. | [
"#Person1#: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you?... |
train_12220 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# introduces the specials of the day to #Person2#, but #Person2# wants vegetarian selections. #Person2# will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza. | [
"#Person1#: Are you ready to order?\n#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.\n#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.\n#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sau... |
train_12221 | Summarize the following conversation. | Chris calls Allison but Allison's out, so Chris leaves his number and asks #Person2# to tell Allison to call back. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry ; he's out at the moment.\n#Person1#: When do you expect him back?\n#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.\n#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call... |
train_12222 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# hasn't had any professional experience but has been interested in creative writing. #Person2# had an Australian instructor and was the editor of a newspaper. #Person2# wants to be an overseas reporter but would also be glad to do routine work sometimes as a start. #Person1... | [
"#Person1#: Please sit down.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: From reading over your resume, I assume your English is quite good. Have you had any experience in the writing field?\n#Person2#: No, I haven ' t had any professional experience, but I have always been interested in creative writing.\n#Person1#: Have y... |
train_12223 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for the way out. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. Where is the way out?\n#Person2#: Well, that's what I'm looking for myself.\n#Person1#: It's very confusing in here, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. Oh, do you see a sign there?\n#Person1#: It should be the way out.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's go and see."
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train_12224 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about keeping modest as a Chinese table manner. It includes keeping a low profile before the senior, waiting for the beginning of a meal, and keeping the dining pace with others. | [
"#Person1#: The last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest.\n#Person2#: Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West.\n#Person1#: No, absolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, if you keep involved in the conversation... |
train_12225 | Summarize the following conversation. | Ken watched a film named 'Paris in the Spring'. Both Ken and George think the film is good. Ken has been to Paris in the spring but it rained all the time. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, Ken.\n#Person2#: Hello, George.\n#Person1#: Have you just been to the cinema?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: What ' s on?\n#Person2#: Paris in the Spring.\n#Person1#: Oh, I ' Ve already seen it. I saw it on television last year. It ' s an old film, but it ' s very good.\n#Person2#: Paris is... |
train_12226 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# are trying to set a fixed time for the meeting. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to set a fixed time for this meeting before we finish today. Can you all take a look at your schedules?\n#Person2#: Thursday mornings are usually the slowest around here. Why don't we set it for Thursday at 10:00 a. m. ?\n#Person1#: That's out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Thursd... |
train_12227 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Main Street and the distance. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where Main Street is?\n#Person2#: Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.\n#Person1#: Is it far?\n#Person2#: No. It's only a five-minute walk. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome."
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train_12228 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no limit of the discounted chips. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me. Are these chips on sale?\n#Person2#: Yes. You will save 90 cents on each bag.\n#Person1#: Is there any limit?\n#Person2#: No, no limit. You can take as many as you want.\n#Person1#: That's good. Thanks.\n#Person2#: You're welcome."
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train_12229 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# will be doing a volunteer keeper in a zoo during the coming holiday and #Person2# is looking forward to hearing more about it. | [
"#Person1#: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a very special one. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for two weeks. A friend of mine working there told me the other day that they were in need of some volunteer keepers. I was very interested. So I asked him to get me the app... |
train_12230 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is writing a note to ask Diana out because #Person2# is afraid of getting tongue-tied. #Person1# then tells #Person2# that Diana wants to go to the office party with #Person2# and #Person2# is excited. #Person1# gives the note from Diana to #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Hey, what's up?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing.\n#Person1#: What were you writing?\n#Person2#: ( Laugh ) All right. You caught me in the act. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Diana out. I was just writing a note to put on her desk.\n#Person1#: You mean you're going to ask her out in a note? You big chicken... |
train_12231 | Summarize the following conversation. | Kate hasn't started writing term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason is considering getting a part-time job for money but is also too busy. Kate admits she doesn't balance the schoolwork and job well. | [
"#Person1#: hello, Kate! How are you doing?\n#Person2#: fine, thanks. How are you?\n#Person1#: fine. How are your term papers?\n#Person2#: oh, my lord. I haven't really started them.\n#Person1#: how could it be? They are due two weeks later.\n#Person2#: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.... |
train_12232 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has a job offer in #Person1#'s city. #Person2# decides to visit this city before receiving the offer and asks about #Person1#'s free time to hang out together. #Person1# is looking forward to meeting #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: ORG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?\n#Person2#: just after 2 am.\n#Person1#: what's wrong? Can't sleep?\n#Person2#: nope, actually I was waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.\n#Person1#: really? What is it?\n#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city t... |
train_12233 | Summarize the following conversation. | Bob refuses a gift, an Egyptian carpet, sent by a student because although Bob is honored, he thinks it's too expansive to accept. He is worried that the student mistakes his refusal as a rejection of a bribe. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Bob, everything okay?\n#Person2#: more or less. There's just one thing bothering me.\n#Person1#: oh? What's that?\n#Person2#: well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kind made me uneasy.\n#Person1#: what gift?\n#Person2#: it's ... |
train_12234 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# using the lipstick and #Person2# reminds #Person1# of bringing a gift to the party. Later #Person2# gets what she wants but #Person1# gets nothing. | [
"#Person1#: ( Before Christmas Party ) Are you ready for the Christmas party tonight\n#Person2#: Almost. I have to get dressed. It's a formal party and I have special party make up!\n#Person1#: Use this lipstick and it will make your lips shine!\n#Person2#: Great! Uh, remember that there's a gift exchange, too. We ... |
train_12235 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# has a terrible headache and feels feverish since this morning. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# works too hard. | [
"#Person1#: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.\n#Person2#: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.\n#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?\n#Person2#: No, not yet, but I do feel a little feverish.\n#Person1#: How long have you been feeling this way?\n#Person2#: Only since this morning.\n#... |
train_12236 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# try port wines after dinner. #Person1# likes the port and #Person2# invites #Person1# to try Canadian ice wine next time. | [
"#Person1#: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.\n#Person2#: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.\n#Person1#: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.\n#Person2#: do you prefer brandy or ports.\n#Person1#: port, please.... |
train_12237 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to buy a laptop and bargains with #Person2# over its price. Finally, they agree on 5500 yuan. | [
"#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: 6 500 yuan. You will get it on the price tag.\n#Person1#: It s a little overpriced. Is there any discount on this laptop?\n#Person2#: Its already very cheap. Let's make it 6 000 yuan.\n#Person1#: I'd buy this if it were cheaper. How about 5 000 yuan?\n#Person2#: Hum. . . I sa... |
train_12238 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# has been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited and wants to be a stewardess. #Person2# answers about the chief characteristics and answers the questions related to personality, accidents of passengers, starting time, and salary expectations. | [
"#Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.\n#Person2#: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.\n#Person1#: Why are you inter... |
train_12239 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to see the sample of the blouse package. #Person2# shows it and describe how they will pack those blouses inside and outside, which could attract customers. | [
"#Person1#: Shall we discuss the packing? You know, a well-designed package helps sell the goods, so the products must not only be superior in quality, but also attractive in appearance. I'd like to see the sample of packing.\n#Person2#: We have made a lot of improvement in packing. You are welcome to see the sampl... |
train_12240 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# bought the newly released game War Craft 2 and it cost about 30. Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Mechwarrior is a good game. | [
"#Person1#: Have you bought War Craft 2 yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah! I bought it the day it was released.\n#Person1#: How do you like it?\n#Person2#: It's a great game. There are a lot of new characters.\n#Person1#: Did it cost very much\n#Person2#: It cost about thirty. Most games cost about that much.\n#Person1#: Mechw... |
train_12241 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to cover for #Person1# two hours because #Person1# has to see s dentist. #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: Could you please cover for me two hours this morning?\n#Person2#: Sure. Any specific reason I should know about in case people ask where you are.\n#Person1#: I have to see the dentist. We have an appointment for this morning from 9 to 11 o'clock. So if there is any phone call, please pick up for me. If ... |
train_12242 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps Mary Chang change the reservation date. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.\n#Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged."
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train_12243 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants some flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends some packages but #Person2# keeps asking for a bigger one. #Person1# asks what #Person2# did and #Person2# answers that he insinuated that she is getting chubbier. #Person2# gets mad asks him to leave. | [
"#Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.\n#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?\n#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful h... |
train_12244 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a job as an airline staff. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. I am calling to apply for the job as an airlines staff. I'd like to check it. Is it part-time or a full-time job?\n#Person2#: OK, the job is a full-time one.\n#Person1#: What does the job description say?\n#Person2#: We need a person with ability and flexibility."
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train_12245 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# orders champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse since filet mignon is out of stock. #Person2# recommends chocolate-covered strawberries to #Person1# but #Person1# is allergic to it. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like you to bring me some food.\n#Person2#: Just name it, sir.\n#Person1#: Please send up a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.\n#Person2#: Regrettably, we're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?\n#Person1#: Sure, I love porterhouse, too... |
train_12246 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s favorite is the ending of the opera but #Person1# was falling asleep and missed it, so #Person2# tells #Person1# the ending of the opera, which #Person1# thinks is impressive. They both like the leading actress who has an impressive voice. | [
"#Person1#: Are you OK?\n#Person2#: I'm fine. I'm just so touched by the sad story.\n#Person1#: So I can say now that you must have enjoyed the opera. Which scene is your favorite?\n#Person2#: I love them all. But if I had to name one as the best, I would say it's the ending.\n#Person1#: What's it about? You know, ... |
train_12247 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to argue about the speeding ticket. #Person2# states that #Person2# was not speeding, then #Person1# lets #Person2# go without any fine because the officer is not here. | [
"#Person1#: You're here today to argue your ticket?\n#Person2#: I am.\n#Person1#: Plead your case.\n#Person2#: The police officer that pulled me over said I was speeding.\n#Person1#: Were you speeding when you got pulled over?\n#Person2#: I was not speeding.\n#Person1#: How fast were you going?\n#Person2#: In a 40 ... |
train_12248 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to communicate with the interviewer and then leave the resume in the fair. | [
"#Person1#: Do I have to talk to the interviewer or just leave my application?\n#Person2#: You should communicate with the interviewer whose company you are interested in, and make a good impression on him or her. In that case, your chance of success will be greater.\n#Person1#: What should I do in the fair?\n#Pers... |
train_12249 | Summarize the following conversation. | Tess and Tom plan to go for a picnic with drinks and food tomorrow. Tess will ask whether Jack and Mary can come. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Tess. What are you going to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. I don't have much to do. Why?\n#Person1#: Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow? Let's go to National Park. It's beautiful there.\n#Person2#: A good idea. When shall we start?\n#Person1#: At six in the morning. I've got some drinks and severa... |
train_12250 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is nice and bright today, and they hope for colder weather to skate on the ice. | [
"#Person1#: How is the weather today?\n#Person2#: Nice and bright, not too cold.\n#Person1#: Much better than yesterday, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. But it may be windy and colder later.\n#Person1#: I don't mind as long as it doesn't snow.\n#Person2#: What was the temperature yesterday?\n#Person1#: It was five below... |
train_12251 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# suggests Susan buying some used books for school and Susan buys an Eglish writing book and a novel. She doesn't buy more textbooks because she thinks teachers always changes minds about textbooks. | [
"#Person1#: Hey Susan, are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.\n#Person2#: Well, what do you have?\n#Person1#: Well, let's see. I have a science book called Today's World and I am selling it for 30 dollars.\n#Person2#: 30. That's too expensive for a broken b... |
train_12252 | Summarize the following conversation. | Kirsty is calling her father and tells about the busy work in the big city. She has kind colleagues and now lives in an apartment close to work. | [
"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Dad, it's me, Kirsty.\n#Person1#: Kirsty! How are you?\n#Person2#: I'm fine, but Still a little tired.\n#Person1#: I can imagine. What's the work like?\n#Person2#: It's still too early to say. But I think it's going to be really good. It's a big company and everybody's been so kind an... |
train_12253 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks to be dropped off at the department store for shopping while #Person2# is at the gas station. #Person2# will pick #Person1# up in an hour and a half. | [
"#Person1#: How long are you going to be at the gas station?\n#Person2#: I don't know for sure. Not long if they're not busy. Maybe an hour.\n#Person1#: Could you drop me off at the department store? I want to look at some shoes they advertised on sale.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'll probably go over to the stamp market an... |
train_12254 | Summarize the following conversation. | The textbook that #Person1# wants is out of stock. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.\n#Person2#: I am afraid it's out of stock. You'll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us."
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train_12255 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# wants to buy a blue jacket but the first one is expensive. He takes a cheaper one finally. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a blue jacket. Do you have any blue jackets?\n#Person1#: Yes. What size do you wear?\n#Person2#: I want Size M.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Try it on and see whether it is all right for you.\n#Person2#: It's all right. I like it very much. How... |
train_12256 | Summarize the following conversation. | Nick wants to use #Person2#'s car for a date. #Person2# asks him to bring the car back by nine thirty. | [
"#Person1#: Do you think I could use your car tomorrow? I've got a date with this girl, see? And... \n#Person2#: I see. Well , now you can have it as long as you bring it back by nine thirty. \n#Person1#: Nine thirty? That's no good. Couldn't I have it a bit longer? Even if I fill up the tank? \n#Person2#: I'm afra... |
train_12257 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# is applying for schools. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools. | [
"#Person1#: I'm trying to decide what school to apply for. \n#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure. What's the difference between them? \n#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere. \n#Person... |
train_12258 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# plans to take chemistry, physics, and English next year because #Person2# hopes to be a research chemist after graduation. | [
"#Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year? \n#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English. \n#Person1#: Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics? \n#Person2#: Because I want to study ... |
train_12259 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mike had a bad hangover because he drank a combination of alcoholic drinks at the birthday party last night. #Person1# orders a coke for Mike and they are looking forward to the wine tasting tomorrow. | [
"#Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink? \n#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible. \n#Person1#: Were you celebrating something? \n#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine an... |
train_12260 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# buys two magazines and a copy of Today's post from #Person2#. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you have the latest issue of Newsworld? \n#Person2#: Yes, this week's issue just came in. Here it is. \n#Person1#: How about Music Madness? \n#Person2#: Let me check. . . yes, we got the October issue a few days ago. It's on that shelf over there. \n#Person1#: Okay, I'll take these two mag... |
train_12261 | Summarize the following conversation. | Sam tells #Person2# about his brother Chris, uncle Steve and sister Laura in the picture and the sports they like. | [
"#Person1#: Sam, who is this in this picture?\n#Person2#: Emm, oh, that's my brother, Chris. He went sailing that one time, but he didn't like it. He is a good climber though. He spends every weekend doing that.\n#Person1#: And is this him, too?\n#Person2#: No, that's my uncle, Steve. He goes skiing 3 times a year.... |
train_12262 | Summarize the following conversation. | Fiona gets an unexpectedly good result of the writing competition. Fiona wants #Person1# to help her with writing. | [
"#Person1#: Hi Fiona, I've known the result of the writing competition that you entered. You've done a great piece of writing.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I wasn't really expecting to win.\n#Person1#: So the results was a great surprise.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I guess I wasn't satisfied with my writing at all. Anyway, I k... |
train_12263 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the opening time and the ticket price of Shelby Museum. | [
"#Person1#: Shelby Museum information desk, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. Could you tell me what the museum's opening hours are?\n#Person1#: Certainly, opening hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.\n#Person2#: I see. Oh, and one more thing, how much does each ticket cost?\n#Person1#: Admission is $2.5... |
train_12264 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# helps Jim join the volunteer project and suggests that Jim can look after children and tell them stories on weekends since Jim loves writing stories. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.\n#Person2#: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?\n#Person1#: I love writing stories.\n#Person2#: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.\n#Perso... |
train_12265 | Summarize the following conversation. | Andy thinks it difficult to learn French because it's hard to remember if a word is male or female. #Person2# encourages Andy. | [
"#Person1#: French is so hard, do you know what's the most difficult part for me?\n#Person2#: The grammar?\n#Person1#: Yes, but only one particular area. I can't remember if a word is male or female.\n#Person2#: You have to just remember those.\n#Person1#: But there are so many and I can't find a pattern. For insta... |
train_12266 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# tells Doctor Wong about the different features of Chinese food when Wong comes to a Chinese restaurant. Wong enjoyed the dinner. | [
"#Person1#: It was very nice of you to invite me.\n#Person2#: I'm very glad you could come, Doctor Wong. What would you like?\n#Person1#: This is my first time at a Chinese restaurant. Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, Beijing food is a bit oily. Shanghai food... |
train_12267 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# cannot concentrate on the study. #Person1#'s mom tells #Person1# to turn off the music, phone, and instant message and then asks #Person1# to get an apple and water before starts. | [
"#Person1#: I don't know what to do. I start off studying, but I always end up doing something else.\n#Person2#: I'll help you, but please listen to me. Now first turn off your music. Music doesn't help you study.\n#Person1#: OK, no music.\n#Person2#: Have an Apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start... |
train_12268 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# thinks the apartment is gorgeous but the carpet is dirty. #Person1# will clean the carpet before #Person2# moves in. | [
"#Person1#: What are your thoughts on the apartment?\n#Person2#: I think that it ' s absolutely gorgeous.\n#Person1#: There aren ' t any problems with the apartment?\n#Person2#: I think that the apartment looks very nice, but I do see some problems.\n#Person1#: What problems?\n#Person2#: I did notice a few stains i... |
train_12269 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'ll go to the Museum of Modern Art with Larry but #Person2# doesn't buy tickets. #Person1# thinks they'll wait in line for a long time and suggest going to the Jewish Museum by bus. | [
"#Person1#: So, what do you plan to do today?\n#Person2#: There is a Matisse exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Larry and I will go.\n#Person1#: Did you buy tickets already?\n#Person2#: No. Do we need tickets?\n#Person1#: Well, probably. Probably you will have to wait in line if you don't have tickets.\n#Perso... |
train_12270 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the details of the job, including the annual salary, the benefits package, retirement and so on. | [
"#Person1#: What is the annual salary for this job?\n#Person2#: The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year.\n#Person1#: What does the benefits package include?\n#Person2#: This job pays for half of your medical, dental, and disability.\n#Person1#: Do we get paid time off?\n#Person2#: You have a total... |
train_12271 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about #Person2#'s leadership position, honors or awards, club experience, and extracurricular activities in college. | [
"#Person1#: Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was president of the Student Council of our university.\n#Person1#: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years.\n#Person1#: Were y... |
train_12272 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# happily tells #Person2# #Person1# finished the service guide. | [
"#Person1#: Thank God! I am finished writing that service guide! It took me forever!\n#Person2#: When did you finish?\n#Person1#: This morning! No more overtime, and no more headaches!\n#Person2#: Well, I ' m glad to hear it. Have a cup of coffee!"
] |
train_12273 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s computer broke and calls Todd. Todd thinks the computer has a virus and recommends #Person2# run an antivirus program. | [
"#Person1#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .\n#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?\n#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!\n#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you... |
train_12274 | Summarize the following conversation. | Cindy shows #Person1# how to make an out-of-state call to contact #Person1#'s friend. Cindy reminds #Person2# to check the local time. | [
"#Person1#: Cindy, can you show me how to call Connecticut?\n#Person2#: Who do you know there?\n#Person1#: A good friend of mine is there on a homestay program, too.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive to make out-of-state calls?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but it isn't more expensive than international calls.\n#P... |
train_12275 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy things because they'll treat the friends and family tonight. #Person2# refuses at first but then agrees. #Person1# lists many things including several kinds of meat, dips, pickles and wine. | [
"#Person1#: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?\n#Person2#: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!\n#Person1#: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.\n#Person2#: Fine! What do you need?\n#P... |
train_12276 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about top fashion clothes and designers. #Person2# thinks those clothes are unpractical and can't understand such kinds of fashion shows. #Person1# thinks people hold fashion shows because it's like a party with great advertising. #Person2# thinks it's for fashion publicity. Seeing these fa... | [
"#Person1#: Look at these clothes designed by top fashion designer like Versacci, Calvin Klein, and Vivienne Westwood. What do you think of them?\n#Person2#: Well, they look lovely, but they're not very practical. I mean, would you wear that dress to the office or walking down the street?\n#Person1#: I know what yo... |
train_12277 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and Ernie agree that music on the radio must be good. | [
"#Person1#: What about you, Ernie? How did you get into pop music?\n#Person2#: Well I always hear it on the radio, so I started to get into it.\n#Person1#: Yeah, if something is on the radio it must be really good.\n#Person2#: I totally agree!"
] |
train_12278 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mr. Taylor, a counselor, shows Mary around the school. | [
"#Person1#: Mr. : Hello, Mary.\n#Person2#: Hi.\n#Person1#: Mr. : I'm Mr. Taylor, and I'm your counselor. I'm going to show you around the school.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Mr. : Right here is the cafeteria.\n#Person2#: It's huge!\n#Person1#: Mr. : But not big enough. And here is our computer room.\n#Person2#: The... |
train_12279 | Summarize the following conversation. | George invites Ann to watch the opening premiere of Star Wars. Ann wonders how he gets the tickets because the pre-sale tickets were sold out. George says he paid 50 dollars a ticket from a friend. Ann appreciates it. George will pick up Ann at Ann's house at 8 tomorrow night. | [
"#Person1#: Hi, Ann. I was wondering if you are free tomorrow night?\n#Person2#: Well, George. I guess I am. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I've just gotten a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premiere. Are you interested?\n#Person2#: Yeah, de... |
train_12280 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to join a study group for finals. #Person2# agrees. | [
"#Person1#: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us?\n#Person2#: But the semester just started? Why the rush?\n#Person1#: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again.\n#Person2#: How often do you meet?\n#Person1#: We plan to get... |
train_12281 | Summarize the following conversation. | Mary tells #Person1# she moved again because the neighbor is noisy. | [
"#Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.\n#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be?\n#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain."
] |
train_12282 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# purchases a car parking permit for the daytime. #Person2# charges #Person1# twenty-five dollars by check. | [
"#Person1#: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester.\n#Person2#: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings?\n#Person1#: I am a daytime student.\n#Person2#: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car?\n#Person1#: I will be driving my car.\n#Person2#: OK, that will be twenty-five do... |
train_12283 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# didn't do well in the competition and wants to improve. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and tells #Person2# to practice. | [
"#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.\n#Person2#: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Forget it.\n#Person2#: I don't think I performed well.\n#Person1#: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.\n#Person2#: Ca... |
train_12284 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# gives Lucy a magic love potion and teaches Lucy how to make someone fall in love with Lucy. | [
"#Person1#: I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.\n#Person2#: A magic love potion?\n#Person1#: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.\n#Person2#: It can't be ... |
train_12285 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# isn't happy with his room because of the loud traffic. | [
"#Person1#: Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me?\n#Person2#: Of course, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well, I hate to have to say this, but I'm not happy with my room.\n#Person2#: Oh, what exactly is problem?\n#Person1#: Well, the traffic is very loud. I got no sleep last night.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sor... |
train_12286 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2#'s looking for a winter coat. #Person1# recommends red suits and asks #Person2# about her size. Finally, #Person2# buys a cheaper one. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.\n#Person1#: Have you any particular color in mind?\n#Person2#: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?\n#Person1#: Red is very popular.\n#Person2#: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?... |
train_12287 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# wants to buy business cards. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and says it'll cost extra for an expedited fee. | [
"#Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.\n#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?\n#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.\n#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.\n#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.\n#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.\n#Person1#: . . . O... |
train_12288 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tina. Tina broke up with her boyfriend who works in the same department. Tina handles it and concentrates on work. | [
"#Person1#: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: She just broke up with her boyfriend.\n#Person2#: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.\n#Person1#: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each ot... |
train_12289 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# gets the highest grade. #Person1# thinks the teacher treats #Person2# better. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s jealous and suggests #Person1# talk to the teacher. | [
"#Person1#: Well, if it isn't the teacher's pet!\n#Person2#: Stop it. Teacher doesn't treat me any different than she does everyone else.\n#Person1#: You can't prove that by me. I saw the score on your report.\n#Person2#: Hey, I worked hard on that report and I deserve the grade I got.\n#Person1#: It just happened ... |
train_12290 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# assists #Person2# to try a coat and praises #Person2#'s look. #Person2# buys the coat. | [
"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Could you show me the coat on the shelf?\n#Person1#: Sure. Please come this way.\n#Person2#: May I try it on?\n#Person1#: Of course. Here is the fitting room.\n#Person2#: It doesn't fit quite right. It feels a little tight in the waist. Do you have this in a larger size?\n#Pe... |
train_12291 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# introduces the steps of a facial. #Person2# chooses the one hour facial with make-up and also asks for a manicure service using a light nail-polish. | [
"#Person1#: Good evening, madam. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I want a facial. But this is the first time I've come here, so can you tell me how you do it?\n#Person1#: Sure. Most facials start with a thorough cleaning. Then we usually use a toner to invigorate the skin, followed by exfoliation treatment-a peeling ma... |
train_12292 | Summarize the following conversation. | A man called Drexler got the job #Person1# wants. #Person1# works longer and knows more about the job so she thinks it's sexism. #Person2# reminds her to think about her dressing. #Person1# thinks the ability to work is the only important thing. #Person2# thinks it's not in this company. | [
"#Person1#: We've got a new manager in our department.\n#Person2#: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didn't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?\n#Person1#: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. He's been with the company onlytwo years. I've been here ... |
train_12293 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# watches Tingling. #Person1# wants to change the channel. | [
"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm watching TV.\n#Person1#: Are there any good programs on TV?\n#Person2#: Tingling is on TV.\n#Person1#: Which Channel is it?\n#Person2#: Channel 8.\n#Person1#: It doesn't seem quite interesting. Would you change the channel?"
] |
train_12294 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# likes the dress. #Person1# thinks it's not practical and suggests #Person2# consider the material, quality and price, and make sure it's practical on various occasions. #Person2# takes a practical black skirt but #Person1# still disagrees. #Person1# then borrows money from #Person2# to buy a Britney shirt. | [
"#Person1#: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.\n#Person2#: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?\n#Per... |
train_12295 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person2# forgot to order the cake. #Person1# asks #Person2# to call. | [
"#Person1#: Did you order the cake?\n#Person2#: Oh, I forgot.\n#Person1#: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.\n#Person1#: Yeah. How about'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '\n#Person2#: I'm on it!"
] |
train_12296 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# and John will visit the industrial exhibition and the Beijing city between the business talk. John tells #Person1# about the detailed information of industries, including the oil industry with chemical fabrics, the chemical materials, medicines, rubber and plastics that meet both domestic and international ma... | [
"#Person1#: We are free this afternoon, aren't we, Mr. John?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are visiting the exhibition this afternoon, and look around Beijing city, wouldn't we?\n#Person1#: It's very kind of you, Mr. John. the sightseeing trip between our business talk will be sort of our work division. business can be make ... |
train_12297 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# has a toothache and comes to see the dentist. #Person2# asks the nurse to get X-rays of #Person1#'s molars, gives #Person1# an injection and takes out the decayed tooth. #Person1# feels no pain. | [
"#Person1#: Good morning, doctor. I've been suffering very much from a toothache lately.\n#Person2#: Well, let me have a look. Will you sit down in this chair and open your mouth wide?\n#Person1#: I think one of the back ones at the top is giving me the most trouble.\n#Person2#: Yes. This big one is badly decayed. ... |
train_12298 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# consult a headhunter and recommends Cooke & Co. #Person1# asks if there is anyone else. | [
"#Person1#: I've been at this for two weeks now and nothing's turned up.\n#Person2#: You're right. I think it's time to seek professional help.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I know you don't want to pay for a job, but I think it's time we consulted a headhunter.\n#Person1#: You're right, I don't want to... |
train_12299 | Summarize the following conversation. | #Person1# ordered breakfast from room service half an hour ago. She called three times but the breakfast hasn't come. #Person2# apologizes and promises to send full English breakfast to #Person1#'s room immediately. | [
"#Person1#: Can't you do something about the service in this hotel, manager?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry madam. What's the problem exactly?\n#Person1#: My breakfast, that's the problem.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I ordered breakfast from room service. Oh, at least half an hour ago.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I've tel... |
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