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train_1300
Summarize the following conversation.
Anna Lu comes to Mr. White to apply for a job in a restaurant and shares her previous working experience as a part-time waitress. Mr. White'll give her a 3 months' trial.
[ "#Person1#: Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Good morning! I am Anna Lu. I've come for an interview which was arranged.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. I am Jack White, Personnel Manager. Take a seat, please.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you, Mr. White.\n#Person1#: Miss Lu, have you got any experience in restaurant service?\n#Perso...
train_1301
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s on a diet and orders a green salad with French dressing and Milan Style Macaroni under #Person1#'s recommendation.
[ "#Person1#: Are you ready to order, madam?\n#Person2#: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?\n#Person1#: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?\n#Person2#: Does it taste good?\n#Person1#: Sure. It's a popular dish among...
train_1302
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# orders a restock including drinks and fruit for #Person1#'s minibar with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to order a restock on my minibar.\n#Person2#: You finished everything in there, sir?\n#Person1#: Absolutely everything.\n#Person2#: What would you like to order?\n#Person1#: Three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh. What else do you want?\n#Person1#: The apples were great....
train_1303
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s car started spewing white smoke and just died. #Person1# helps check the car and thinks that #Person2#'s car needs a two-week repair.
[ "#Person1#: Howdy! Nice car! What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: I don't know! This stupid old car started spewing white smoke and it just died on me. Luckily, I managed to start it up and drive it here. What do you think it is?\n#Person1#: Not sure yet. How about you pop the hood and we can take a look. Mmmm...
train_1304
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives #Person1# a prescription.
[ "#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?\n#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.\n#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?\n#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.\n#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?\n#Person2#: It began the night before last.\n#Person1#: You ha...
train_1305
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# got theatre tickets and invites #Person2# to go together.
[ "#Person1#: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets?\n#Person1#: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them.\n#Person2#: Matinee or evening?\n#Person1#: Evening.\n#Person2#: Circle or stalls?\n#Person1#: Stalls.\n#Pers...
train_1306
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen.
[ "#Person1#: Anyone home? Jen!\n#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!\n#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm!\n#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.\n#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier." ]
train_1307
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about family traditions at Christmas time. #Person2# tells #Person1# bothers and sisters like filling Christmas stockings for little kids on Christmas Eve. #Person1# thinks it incredible.
[ "#Person1#: Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time?\n#Person2#: We have so Ay! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: Well, all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids.\n#Person1#: That's it? That's the tradition?\n...
train_1308
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s letter and #Person2# inquires about #Person1#'s waist problem. #Person1#'ll be back again next Wednesday.
[ "#Person1#: Thank you for your letter.\n#Person2#: Is your waist any better?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you are getting better.\n#Person1#: And I was glad to receive your letter.\n#Person2#: Then when will you be back again?\n#Person1#: I will be back again next Wednesda...
train_1309
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away.
[ "#Person1#: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week.\n#Person2#: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too.\n#Person1#: How can we get there?\n#Person2#: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station.\n#Person1#: OK! Let's go.\n#Person2#: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo i...
train_1310
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests having lunch and #Person2#'s hungry. They decide to go to a local restaurant.
[ "#Person1#: I think it's high time we had lunch.\n#Person2#: Of course. I can eat a horse now.\n#Person1#: I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery.\n#Person2#: Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one?\n#Person1#: I suppose the local one." ]
train_1311
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to watch movies and have lunch but #Person2# isn't available.
[ "#Person1#: We're going to the movies. Will you join us?\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry I can't.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to.\n#Person1#: Then would you like to have lunch with us?\n#Person2#: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now.\n#Perso...
train_1312
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in.
[ "#Person1#: what do you hope to do when you finish university?\n#Person2#: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you?\n#Person1#: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve g...
train_1313
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# discuss services offered by the bank that they use most, including cheque service, mortgage, and interest rate.
[ "#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?\n#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.\n#P...
train_1314
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are sunbathing and decide to try a recommended restaurant in the guidebook in the evening when kids go to a hotel party.
[ "#Person1#: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.\n#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's life...
train_1315
Summarize the following conversation.
Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while #Person1# keeps hurrying him.
[ "#Person1#: Peter, have you finished your English composition?\n#Person2#: No. But I'm working on it.\n#Person1#: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today.\n#Person2#: I know. I know!\n#Person1#: Do you think you can finish it on time?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll get ...
train_1316
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Mary #Person1# likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. #Person1# also shares with Mary #Person1#'s first experience of drinking.
[ "#Person1#: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers.\n#Person2#: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsborg is less than $ 1.\n#Person1#: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you?\n#Person2#: It's fashionable.\n#Person1#: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign o...
train_1317
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains to John about #Person1#'s dad's blame.
[ "#Person1#: My old man always harps on me.\n#Person2#: So does my father. I'm already used to it.\n#Person1#: But I can't bear it, John.\n#Person2#: How dare you say that? What they do is just for our good.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but he really puts blame on me." ]
train_1318
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# shares with #Person2# the news of reorganization.
[ "#Person1#: Have you heard that we will have reorganization?\n#Person2#: No, really?\n#Person1#: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department.\n#Person2#: Who will be there?\n#Person1#: James is going to be packed off there.\n#Person2#: That is good. He can leave you...
train_1319
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for?\n#Person2#: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them.\n#Person1#: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff.\n#Person2#: You mean a gu...
train_1320
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Kate to go to the movie tonight and Kate agrees.
[ "#Person1#: Kate, what do you like to do tonight? Do you often go to the movies?\n#Person2#: Of course. I often go to the movies.\n#Person1#: There's a good movie called Summer in Beijing.\n#Person2#: I heard it's a very good movie.\n#Person1#: Let's find out what time it starts.\n#Person2#: Let's look at the newsp...
train_1321
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace.
[ "#Person1#: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!\n#Person2#: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.\n#Person1#: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody!\n#Person2#: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it?...
train_1322
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives #Person1# a price list with specifications as requested.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation?\n#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card.\n#Person2#: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . .\n#Person2#: I'm...
train_1323
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Linda to attend #Person1# and John's wedding on May 1st.
[ "#Person1#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.\n#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it?\n#Person1#: It's May 1st.\n#Person2#: What day is that?\n#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could ...
train_1324
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. #Person1# will cancel the extra fees.
[ "#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm having a problem.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement.\n#Person1#: I do apologize for that.\n#Person2#: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay.\n#Person1#: I see your problem.\n#Person2#...
train_1325
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# orders an American breakfast with fried eggs, grapefruit juice, and coffee with #Person1#'s assistance, then he orders tomato, orange, and apple juice for the minibar after the breakfast is brought.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want an American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up.\n#Person1#: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?\n#Person2#: Grapefruit juice and please make my coffee very strong.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up, grapefrui...
train_1326
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# for the notes as #Person1# didn't come to class last week.
[ "#Person1#: Let me get last week's notes.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sure, you didn't come to class that day?\n#Person1#: I couldn't come.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: I wasn't feeling well.\n#Person2#: Here they are.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, this is the rest.\n#Person1#: T...
train_1327
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about ways of attracting the waiter's attention to have him bring the bill. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a walk last night. #Person1# requests #Person2# to lift some furniture.
[ "#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?\n#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant l...
train_1328
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s angry that #Person2#'s late.
[ "#Person1#: I've been standing here since half past seven. Where on earth have you been?\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry I'm late. I just couldn't help it.\n#Person1#: It's really very easy saying you're sorry.\n#Person2#: Look, just give me a chance. I can explain it." ]
train_1329
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the number of their own family members and discuss marriage affairs.
[ "#Person1#: How many people are in your family?\n#Person2#: As you know, china has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?\n#Person1#: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your fami...
train_1330
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the request form to order office supplies and suggest that #Person1# make sure that there is money allocated for these supplies.
[ "#Person1#: How do I order the office supplies that I need?\n#Person2#: Fill out this form with whatever you need. What do you need the most?\n#Person1#: I need many things.\n#Person2#: I can get a few of them right away, but might have to order some.\n#Person1#: I can wait a few days for these items.\n#Person2#: M...
train_1331
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# didn't show up in the meeting because #Person2# worked overtime last night to doublecheck the accuracy of some statistics. So #Person2# is allowed to come an hour later. Then, #Person1# and #Person2# talk about overtime working.
[ "#Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?\n#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he...
train_1332
Summarize the following conversation.
Brown phones for Mr.Tomas but #Person1# tells Brown he isn't available. Brown requests #Person1# to tell Mr.Tomas that Brown has to cancel the appointment with him.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Wilson Association.\n#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Tomas.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Tomas left here just a few minutes ago.\n#Person2#: I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?\n#Person1#: I'm af...
train_1333
Summarize the following conversation.
The tour guide Jenny checks serval rooms out at the hotel and asks for the bill with #Person1#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: We'd like to check out. Would you please give me our bill?\n#Person1#: Certainly. What are your room numbers and your name, please?\n#Person2#: We are in Rooms 204 to 210. I'm Jenny, the tour guide of the group. My room number is 205.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, ...
train_1334
Summarize the following conversation.
Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm Lily.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.\n#Person1#: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. ...
train_1335
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# loves skiing in the mountains with friends during the winter holiday. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come along this weekend but #Person1# doesn't like cold weather.
[ "#Person1#: When do you take your winter holiday?\n#Person2#: I usually take it during the second or third week of January.\n#Person1#: Do you like to ski?\n#Person2#: Yes, I love to go skiing.\n#Person1#: Where do you go?\n#Person2#: I go to a hotel in the mountains.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: It...
train_1336
Summarize the following conversation.
Mrs. Jones has pain in her tooth. Mr. Jackson offers some food suggestions and gives her pills.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jackson.\n#Person2#: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I have a pain in my tooth.\n#Person2#: Do you often have this pain?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before.\n#Person2#: When did it start?\n#Person1#: Three hours ago.\n#Person...
train_1337
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is losing sleep. #Person1# wants to move out of the dorm and requests #Person2# to live together.
[ "#Person1#: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do?\n#Person1#: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small flat.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you.\n#Perso...
train_1338
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. #Person2# strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products? \n#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances. \n#Person1#: Is there a warranty? \n#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties. \n#Person1#: How long is it? \...
train_1339
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# and #Person1# have marital problems and #Person2# decides to live with parents.
[ "#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable. \n#Person2#: It's us. \n#Person1#: What do you mean by 'us'? \n#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? We 're talking now, aren't we? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so m...
train_1340
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s glad that Jane notices that #Person1# lost some weight. #Person1# tells her #Person1# took off 4 kilos by changing eating habits.
[ "#Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great. \n#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight? \n#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it. \n#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope. \n#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before. \n#Person2#: Good f...
train_1341
Summarize the following conversation.
Black suggests going to get some pizza but Sophie's waiting for a package. They finally decide to have the pizza delivered.
[ "#Person1#: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sophie?\n#Person2#: No, Black. I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.\n#Person1#: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Isn't Mom home?\n#Person2#: No, Mom went to work....
train_1342
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday to rest as #Person2# thinks too much about everything around #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.\n#Person1#: About the job?\n#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day and watching the same television program.\n#Pe...
train_1343
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is pregnant and tells #Person2# not to smoke. #Person1# gives #Person2# some suggestions on how to give up smoking.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, Sir. But could you not smoke here? I'm pregnant.\n#Person2#: Of course, I'm sorry, ma'am. I actually hate it too, but I can't quit.\n#Person1#: I know it's not easy, but many of my friends have succeeded in quitting.\n#Person2#: Really? How did they do it?\n#Person1#: They quit for their fami...
train_1344
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# cannot log into the school email system and #Person2# suggests going to the IT centre for help.
[ "#Person1#: I'm having problems getting into the school email system. It keeps telling me that my password is wrong.\n#Person2#: Hum when was the last time you checked your email?\n#Person1#: Beats me! Sometime last week, maybe Monday.\n#Person2#: Well, if you keep having the problem, you can go to the school IT ce...
train_1345
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# cannot understand the speaker because he's speaking too softly. #Person1# wants to leave but chooses to stay with #Person2# who wants to ask the speaker some questions at the end.
[ "#Person1#: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?\n#Person2#: You're right, it's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?\n#Person1#: ...
train_1346
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary describes the old movie she watched at the weekend and invites Jeff to have a party to see the movie.
[ "#Person1#: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend?\n#Person2#: It was great, Mary. How was yours?\n#Person1#: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of t...
train_1347
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# consults about the job #Person2# saw in the ad as an assistant in #Person1#'s agency. #Person1# introduces the specific work and asks about #Person2#'s working ability.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job?\n#Person1#: OK. Well, we manage a very busy agency. The assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents. The problem is that y...
train_1348
Summarize the following conversation.
The overseas operator serves #Person2# to place a collect call.
[ "#Person1#: Overseas operator, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I would like to place a collect call.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me the name and number of the person you want?\n#Person2#: Terry and his number is 4562325 8.\n#Person1#: Please wait a moment. It Will take a few seconds to get through." ]
train_1349
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to have everybody start working on a project, so #Person2# suggests having a strategy meeting tomorrow at 8. As the time doesn't fit #Person1# well, #Person1#'ll come by at around 8.
[ "#Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?\n#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8\n#Person1#: I tell you what, 800 is no good for me, but why don ' t you guys get started and I ' ll come by at around ...
train_1350
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1#'ll come to fix it in the afternoon.
[ "#Person1#: What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: The water will not drain.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?\n#Person2#: No, that's it.\n#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.\n#Person2#: Whe...
train_1351
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# needs to transfer money from the UK. Since #Person2# doesn't have an account with #Person1#, #Person1# suggests #Person2# use T/T which is quick and secure.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to have some money transferred from the UK, from my company. It's kind of an emergency.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Madam. I'm sure we can sort this out for you quickly.\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful. The problem is I don'...
train_1352
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# ordered too much and takes the food home for free with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?\n#Person2#: Yes, surely.\n#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?\n#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.\n#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Would you wait for a ...
train_1353
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# inquires #Person1# about loans. Since #Person2# doesn't have a long history with Lincoln Bank, #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s credit rating, then #Person2# offers the details of #Person2#'s former bank.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Are you a new customer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I opened an account with you about a month ago, but today I'm here to see about a loan of some kind.\n#Person1#: I see. As you don't have a long history with us, we will have to check your credit rating with your previous bank befor...
train_1354
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# and #Person2#'s brother are going to Tibet and #Person1# thinks it's cool, then #Person2# invites #Person1# to join them and tells #Person1# it won't cost too much since they're traveling on their own, so #Person1# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: wow! You're going to Tibet?\n#Person2#: yes, my brothe and I are going. We just finished making our itinerary.\n#Person1#: that's really cool! I've always dreamed of going somewhere like Tibet, seeing something unique.\n#Person2#: great minds think alike. My brother and I have been thinking about going ...
train_1355
Summarize the following conversation.
Larry and Susie are climbing the mountain, but Susie gets tired soon due to lack of sleep. Larry asks her whether she wants to keep going or give up. Susie finally decides to keep going.
[ "#Person1#: I'm tired, Larry. Can we have a break?\n#Person2#: What? You're tired? But we just started about twenty minutes ago.\n#Person1#: I know, but I'm really tired. My stomach feels funny.\n#Person2#: What's the matter? Didn't you sleep well last night?\n#Person1#: I was too excited to sleep last night. I did...
train_1356
Summarize the following conversation.
Betty's giving her opinion about #Person1#'s letter of application as requested.
[ "#Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.\n#Person1#: Good! I'm interested in your advice.\n#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning. You should write about your education firs...
train_1357
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s shopping with #Person1# to help #Person1# choose a suit for the speech.
[ "#Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.\n#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.\n#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.\n#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks...
train_1358
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s working in sales now. #Person2# doesn't mind the uniforms though they're not good-looking and #Person2# enjoys the job as #Person2# can get to work with people. Then, they talk about Jane, a genius saleswoman who turns out to be #Person1#'s cousin.
[ "#Person1#: what a nice uniform!\n#Person2#: thanks ; do you like it?\n#Person1#: not really. I was being sarcastic. Does it come with the job?\n#Person2#: yes, everyone on the sales floor has to wear one. They're supposed to make us look more professional.\n#Person1#: they're not actually that bad. They could be w...
train_1359
Summarize the following conversation.
Allan James tells Miss Wang she's a good candidate for an executive secretary, then they're about to start the interview.
[ "#Person1#: Miss Wang, how do you do? I'm Allan James, the director of human recourse department of this company.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. James? Thank you for asking me to come in.\n#Person1#: Not at all. Please sit down, then we can begin.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: As you know, Miss Wang, we are lo...
train_1360
Summarize the following conversation.
Miss Mandy's got a cold and a headache. The doctor asks her to rest and take some pills.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Doctor!\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Mandy. How are you today?\n#Person1#: I am not feeling very well. I've got a bad cold.\n#Person2#: Have you got a sore throat, too?\n#Person1#: No, but I've got a headache.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see. Go home to bed and take one of these pills every three...
train_1361
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to open a Foreign Currency Account in AUD but it's not available, so #Person2#'ll open a US dollar account.
[ "#Person1#: Good day to you. How can I be of service today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, this bank offers many different accounts of this nature. There are 7 to choose from\n#Person2#: Oh dear. I wanted AUD. Is that not possible?\n#Person1#: Well, you coul...
train_1362
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to log onto the website for a printout of #Person1#'s test results and tells #Person1# how to read the online test results.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in.\n#Person2#: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details.\n#Person1#: So, basically, I am OK?\n#Person2#: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to ...
train_1363
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# serves #Person1# to reschedule the appointment with Dr. Smith to next Friday at 10.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, I have a doctor's appointment scheduled with Dr. Smith, and I need to change it.\n#Person2#: What day did you have it scheduled for?\n#Person1#: My appointment was on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: What time was it scheduled for?\n#Person1#: It was for two o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: I see your appo...
train_1364
Summarize the following conversation.
Paul Shafer'll show #Person2# around the Michelson Tools factory site. Paul explains the importance of wearing protective gear and tells #Person2# the tour should last about half an hour.
[ "#Person1#: We'd like to welcome everyone to the Michelson Tools factory site, and thank everyone for being here today. My name is Paul Shafer, I'll be showing you around today. Please feel free to ask questions at any point during our tour, I'll be happy to answer questions for you.\n#Person2#: Is it really necess...
train_1365
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#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for a bus. They have a casual talk and #Person2# requests #Person1# for small change.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, is this where I can catch a bus to the museum?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're at the right stop.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Are you new here?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Have you got small change? They require exact fare.\n#Person1#: Yes, I've got some coins. How much is the fare?\n#Person2...
train_1366
Summarize the following conversation.
At the end of the job interview, #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have an internal discussion and will inform #Person2# of the decision.
[ "#Person1#: It is enough for today. Do you have any last question? If not, thank you for taking your time to come to our interview.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. For the moment, I have no further questions. I got a good picture of the job and the company. All my questions have been answered. Thank you for your time.\...
train_1367
Summarize the following conversation.
Since the filet mignon #Person1# orders isn't available, #Person2# suggests the porterhouse and chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne. #Person1#'ll go for the porterhouse and prefers just the champagne.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to order dinner.\n#Person2#: What would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like to order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. We're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?\n#Person1#: I'd prefer the filet, but the porter...
train_1368
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'ll come to #Person1#'s house for dinner on Friday and #Person1# will prepare a new dish.
[ "#Person1#: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?\n#Person2#: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.\n#Person1#: Well. . . How about Friday then?\n#Person2#: That sounds fine.\n#Person1#: Good. Shall we say seven o'clock?\n#Person2#: I'll be there. You're still a fabulous cook...
train_1369
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# recommends a restaurant to #Person1# and offers a tourist guidebook for #Person1# to call to check the availability.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me whether there is a restaurant near here?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is one at Sanyuan Bridge. It is a famous restaurant in the city.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there must be a lot of people there.\n#Person2#: I think so. I think you'd better make a phone call to see whether there is...
train_1370
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s left brake light is out, so #Person1# pulled #Person2# over and writes #Person2# a ticket.
[ "#Person1#: Do you know why I pulled you over?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: Your left brake light is out.\n#Person2#: I was not aware of that.\n#Person1#: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.\n#Person2#: You can't give me a break?\n#Person1#: I'm just doing my job.\n#Person2#: How much is the ticket ...
train_1371
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# suggests taking the subway to Wangfujing because it's faster and more convenient, then #Person2# tells #Person1# how to pay the fare and where to get a subway map
[ "#Person1#: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.\n#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.\n#Person1#: OK, it will be a new experience for me.\n#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day w...
train_1372
Summarize the following conversation.
Billy's got a fever and there's a rash on his arm and bruise on his leg. His mother'll take him to the doctor though Billy wants to play football at school.
[ "#Person1#: Billy, you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.\n#Person2#: But Mom! Today we're playing football! I love football!\n#Person1#: You'Ve god a fever and playing football isn't a good idea for a boy with a fever. What's that on your arm?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It was there when...
train_1373
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s sightseeing in the park with his family. #Person2# takes a photo for his daughter, then he requests a passer-by to take a photo of the whole family.
[ "#Person1#: Look, Dad, many people are doing morning exercises here.\n#Person2#: Yes. I used to come out here with my grandpa as child.\n#Person1#: Really? You were so happy then.\n#Person2#: Aren't you happy now? I hadn't seen the piano when I was a child.\n#Person1#: Daddy, don't mention it.\n#Person2#: The park ...
train_1374
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Ms. Wang to have French food to show their appreciation for her presentation.
[ "#Person1#: That was a very interesting presentation, Ms. Wang. My colleagues and I are very impressed with your proposal.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, surely. Your ideas were very interesting as well.\n#Person1#: To show our appreciation for your hard work, we'd like to invite you to have dinner with us.\n#Person2#: Oh, th...
train_1375
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# orders a double room for a few nights under #Person1#'s recommendation.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I would like a room please.\n#Person1#: All right. We have quite a selection for you to choose from. There are double rooms with twin beds, suites, if you'd like, we have presidential suite on the top floor.\n#Person2#: A double room sounds great.\n#Person...
train_1376
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to taste a chick drink and the salsa and #Person2# tells the ingredients correctly.
[ "#Person1#: You'll love this. It's a chick drink.\n#Person2#: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak?\n#Person1#: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it.\n#Person2#: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime!\n#Person1#: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess yo...
train_1377
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s questioning #Person2# at the customs.
[ "#Person1#: May I see your passport?\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: How long are you going to stay?\n#Person2#: For one week.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose for your visit?\n#Person2#: For sightseeing.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to stay?\n#Person2#: At the Hilton hotel.\n#Person1#: Do you have anything t...
train_1378
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about a new snack food with different flavors made from fish and introduces the process of making it. #Person1# also tells #Person2# the food has a long shelf time and is easy to digest. #Person2# wants to try the food but it won't be in the stores for years.
[ "#Person1#: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it?\n#Person2#: No. I haven't, but I don't like fish very much anyway.\n#Person1#: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with t...
train_1379
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls computer technical support because the computer #Person2# bought three weeks ago isn't running right but Jason tells #Person2# the computer is no longer under warranty. #Person2#'s astonished at the length of the warranty and tells Jason about the problems. Jason transfers #Person2# to a technician, but...
[ "#Person1#: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.\n#Person2#: Uh, yes, I have a problem ...\n#Person1#: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes.\n#Person3#: Jason, ...
train_1380
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# requests #Person2# to find her handbag she left in the coffee shop. She describes its features and tells #Person2# its content.
[ "#Person1#: Please, please, can you help me? I seem to have lost my handbag.\n#Person2#: Calm down, Madam. Well, I'll have to fill out this report for you. What color is it, Madam?\n#Person1#: Well, it is a white one.\n#Person2#: How big is it?\n#Person1#: Mm, I guess it's about one foot long and seven inches tall....
train_1381
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# started the new job the day before yesterday and is satisfied with it.
[ "#Person1#: Did you start your new job this week?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I started it the day before yesterday.\n#Person1#: How do you like your new job? And how about your boss?\n#Person2#: Well, it's demanding, but it's very interesting. The boss seems to be very considerate. It is said that he is kind and frien...
train_1382
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to a picnic. #Person2# wants to invite Jenny but #Person1# says she's busy with her dancing class. #Person2#'s camera isn't available, so they'll ask Mary who's got one to join them.
[ "#Person1#: Do you want to go for a picinc with me tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. How about asking Jenny to go with us?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. She is busy with her dancing class. You know, there is a very big performance in just a week.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. It is really not good for her to learn dancing....
train_1383
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person2#'s going on a trip to New York, so #Person1# tells about the weather there and suggests bringing some light wool clothing.
[ "#Person1#: You don't look very well. \n#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold. \n#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days. \n#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here? \n#Person1#: Not really, but I've...
train_1384
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the boss was furious because Joe spoke evil behind the boss's back.
[ "#Person1#: Why did the boss come down on Joe like a ton of bricks. \n#Person2#: He spoke evil behind his back. \n#Person1#: How did he know that he had bad mouthed him? \n#Person2#: Someone told Joe off. \n#Person1#: He is then in a very difficult situation. \n#Person2#: Sure. He'll get the bag, I think." ]
train_1385
Summarize the following conversation.
Miss Wang tells #Person1# she studied make-up at a beauty shop and teaches #Person1# how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning,Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today! \n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up. \n#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up? \n#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop. \n#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up? \n#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow ...
train_1386
Summarize the following conversation.
Both #Person1# and #Person2# feel like eating something. #Person1#'ll go get the chips.
[ "#Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub! \n#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa. \n#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy. \n#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already! \n#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink? ...
train_1387
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# feels uncomfortable when the plane's taking off. #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about the flight and assures #Person1# of the safety, then #Person1# feels relieved.
[ "#Person1#: What's the terrible noise?\n#Person2#: The engines. The crew is warming them up. We're about to take gold from Vancouver.\n#Person1#: Now, my ears hurt. I suppose that's the atmospheric pressure. How many things can happen to us in an airplane?\n#Person2#: Nothing serious. It's going to happen to you ju...
train_1388
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s going to the gym and suggests #Person1# start slowly and a little more each day if #Person1# wants to take up training.
[ "#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the gym to lift weights. Want to come?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going to prepare for my chemistry midterm. Do you usually just lift weights?\n#Person2#: No. I lift to get stronger. Then I swim to help my heart and lungs and I jump rope to improve my balan...
train_1389
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# play a trick on #Person1# as it's April Fools' Day, which reminds #Person1# of his wife's birthday. #Person1# tells #Person2# his wife is Chinese so she celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar.
[ "#Person1#: I need to go to the bank.\n#Person2#: But they're all close today?\n#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today?\n#Person2#: Have you already forgotten what's the date today?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April. April Fools' Day.\n#Person2#: You forgot all about it, di...
train_1390
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'ll work at the Riverside Hotel and will use the pay to pay for the textbooks next term.
[ "#Person1#: Guess what I'll be doing this summer.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.\n#Person2#: What exactly will you be doing?\n#Person1#: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.\n#Person2#...
train_1391
Summarize the following conversation.
Helen's tired because she dreamed a bad dream so she didn't get enough sleep, then Helen describes the details of the dream to #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Hello Helen, you look bad. Is everything OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm fine, thanks. I'm just a bit tired this morning. That's all.\n#Person1#: Why is that? Did you stay up last night?\n#Person2#: Not at all, but I had this dream and it woke me up so I didn't get much sleep. I dreamt of walking through a for...
train_1392
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shares with #Person1# the experience of filming a movie in Iceland and tells #Person1# about Johnny Deep whom #Person1# worked with during that time.
[ "#Person1#: We're so happy to have you here on the show with us today. So what was it like filming a movie in Iceland?\n#Person2#: Very cold. I had never been to Iceland before, so I didn't really know what to expect. There aren't a lot of people in the country and we were filming in this small fishing village, so ...
train_1393
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are buying coffee on a machine, but the machine is out of order, so they'll go to another machine.
[ "#Person1#: Would you like a cup of coffee?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be good.\n#Person1#: Cream or sugar?\n#Person2#: Neither, just some milk.\n#Person1#: OK. Oh, no.\n#Person2#: What's the matter?\n#Person1#: This machine is out of order.\n#Person2#: Did you lose your money?\n#Person1#: I sure did.\n#Person2#: ...
train_1394
Summarize the following conversation.
Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy, is on a show. He talks about his sister Mel who's also in the band, tells #Person1# how his band formed, and recalls the band in the first year and some disappointments.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome back, everyone. Now I'm talking to Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy. Hello, Nick. Welcome to our show.\n#Person2#: Hello.\n#Person1#: Nick, I have one question. Your sister Mel is in the band, too. Isn't she?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we've been playing and singing together since we were yo...
train_1395
Summarize the following conversation.
Taylor tells #Person1# how to apply for a job on the Internet.
[ "#Person1#: Taylor, can you tell me how to apply for a job on the Internet?\n#Person2#: Just fill out an application.\n#Person1#: Do I have to send an E-mail?\n#Person2#: You are expected to know the E-mail address of the unit.\n#Person1#: But I still don't know which unit is in need of staff.\n#Person2#: Send out ...
train_1396
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# needs some ice water. #Person1# will deliver it tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. This is John ' s Distribution. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I need some ice water delivered.\n#Person1#: Are you completely out?\n#Person2#: No, I have some, but not enough for the long weekend.\n#Person1#: Okay. I ' ll send someone to deliver it for you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Per...
train_1397
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# comes to this laundry because it's cheap. #Person1# comes here because #Person1#'s washing machine is broken.
[ "#Person1#: Do you wash clothes here often?\n#Person2#: I have been coming here for the past few years.\n#Person1#: Why do you wash here?\n#Person2#: It's actually a lot cheaper for me to wash my clothes here.\n#Person1#: I've only washed my clothes here a couple times.\n#Person2#: Why don't you wash clothes at hom...
train_1398
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# ran a red light but #Person1# doesn't realize that. #Person2# gives #Person1# a ticket to warn #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: What's wrong, officer?\n#Person2#: You do realize that you ran a red light, don't you?\n#Person1#: I did?\n#Person2#: You didn't see the red light?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry for running it, but I really didn't know.\n#Person2#: Didn't you learn that red means stop?\n#Person1#: I know that.\n#Person2#: Then ...
train_1399
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# calls #Person2# to ask why #Person1# didn't receive an unemployment check this week. #Person2# says it's because #Person1# forgot to send the continued claim form.
[ "#Person1#: I am calling to find out why I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week.\n#Person2#: Did you send in your Continued Claim Form for the last period?\n#Person1#: I think I forgot to send it in!\n#Person2#: You need to be very careful to send that form in every two weeks if you want to get paid.\n#...