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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." ]
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." ]
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." ]
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." ]
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." ]
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." ]
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
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#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
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#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...