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train_1500
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks about the magazine #Person1# bought. Both #Person1# and #Person2# likes to take the tests in the magazine but #Person2# doesn't take the tests seriously.
[ "#Person1#: I see you have bought the latest copy of beauty and fashion. Are there any interesting articles in it?\n#Person2#: There's an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The which? section is very interesting this month. They tested facial ...
train_1501
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# complains about #Person1# and their marriage. #Person1# tries to explain.
[ "#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, you always say you're busy.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.\n#Person1#: I. . . I...
train_1502
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. #Person2# agrees and advises #Person1# not to get overtanned.
[ "#Person1#: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.\n#Person1#: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might da...
train_1503
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s hair is in the in-between stage. #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear a hat.
[ "#Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.\n#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.\n#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.\n#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and...
train_1504
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will give #Person2#, who oversleeps, a lift.
[ "#Person1#: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I can give you a lift.\n#Person2#: Thank you. You save me." ]
train_1505
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to call a plumber to fix the pipe today. #Person2# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: I have an issue.\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.\n#Person2#: Is there any water damage?\n#Person1#: There is mildew.\n#Person2#: I'll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.\n#Person1#: Why can't I call someone to fix it today?\n#Person2#: I'll just do...
train_1506
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# introduces several dishes but #Person2# orders the broccoli noodles. And #Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the salad now.
[ "#Person1#: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are almost ready to order.\n#Person1#: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.\n#Person2#: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?\n#Person1#: Yes, we would be happy to prepare...
train_1507
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants the goods to be delivered by the end of September. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's difficult to advance the shipping time because the manufacturers are busy. They finally reach an agreement to ship by the middle of October.
[ "#Person1#: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point in which we differ.\n#Person2#: That's right. Let's go into details of it.\n#Person1#: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of September. We'd like them to be ready in time for our Christmas sales.\n#Person2#: Christmas d...
train_1508
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. #Person2# from a travel agency describes the scenery, cost, and length of the trip to #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the Guyon Travel Agency?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Would you please tell me something about it?\n#Person2#: Sure. There's network of canals. And there are white walls, black tiles, small bridges...
train_1509
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants some Traveller's Cheques for a business trip from #Person1#. #Person2# and #Person1# discuss the advantages of Traveller's Cheques.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, good to see you. What can we assist you with today? Going away on business again?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm off again at the beginning of next week. I need to get some Traveller's Cheques.\n#Person1#: We do always recommend people take Traveller's Cheques when travelling overseas. The world is a dangerou...
train_1510
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to apply for a loan. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s credit rating and payment capability.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. What can we do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm here to talk to someone about a Fixed Asset Loan.\n#Person1#: Certainly. That shouldn't be a problem. Tell me, do you have a Basic Account with us?\n#Person2#: Yes. I also have a Loan Certificate.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good. We will come to our fina...
train_1511
Summarize the following conversation.
John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message.
[ "#Person1#: Caroline Menzies speaking.\n#Person2#: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?\n#Person2#: This is John Laing from Dantons.\n#Person1#: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call. So perhaps yo...
train_1512
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# sends a parcel with books and pays #Person2# ten dollars to insure the parcel.
[ "#Person1#: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.\n#Person2#: You might send it as printed matter.\n#Person1#: I wonder if you could have ensured here.\n#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?\n#Person1#: Let me see. I think I can have t...
train_1513
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# allows #Person1# to call Marry again around ten.
[ "#Person1#: May I speak to Marry?\n#Person2#: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.\n#Person1#: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?\n#Person2#: That's all right. We don't go to bed early." ]
train_1514
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# for house viewing. #Person2# confirms the time and place with #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.\n#Person2#: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?\n#Person1#: I would prefer mornings.\n#Person2#: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?\n#Person1#: Going to look at houses during the week is...
train_1515
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to show him around the exhibition. #Person1# confirms the interests of #Person2# and will make the arrangement.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering if you had the time to show me around this exhibition?\n#Person1#: I'd be glad to, sir. But may I ask what line of business you are in?\n#Person2#: I'm in the electrical appliances.\n#Person1#: I see. Would you be interested in seeing t...
train_1516
Summarize the following conversation.
Rose invites Thomas to have some drinks and go to the parade together to celebrate New Year. Thomas accepts.
[ "#Person1#: Happy New Year, Rose.\n#Person2#: Happy New Year, Thomas. How many joys nice drinks with us, will you?\n#Person1#: Thank you, I will. What are you up to today?\n#Person2#: First, I am going to get ready for the parade, I have a great costume. Then later today, I am going to church. If you want, I can gi...
train_1517
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2#'s opinions about Chinese food. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have Beijing duck.
[ "#Person1#: are you good at cooking?\n#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!\n#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?\n#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.\n#Person1#: are you used to the food here?\n#Person2#: I'm not really used to it ye...
train_1518
Summarize the following conversation.
Pratt was employed but Finn was not because he didn't pay attention to the etiquette. Pratt asks Finn to remember the etiquette next time.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Pratt. How was your interview yesterday?\n#Person2#: Hello, Finn. I did a wonderful job and I was employed. How about you?\n#Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that I have lost the opportunity.\n#Person2#: Why? You are so excellent. I think you are the most suitable person for the job.\n#Person1#: ...
train_1519
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# can't check out the books until the late fees are paid.
[ "#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to check out these books.\n#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.\n#Person2#: I do?\n#Person1#: You owe some money.\n#Person2#: Exactly how much do I owe?\n#Person1#: You ow...
train_1520
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to rent a furnished studio from #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: Do you have any apartment to rent?\n#Person2#: Yes. Right now I have a studio.\n#Person1#: Where is it.\n#Person2#: In the downtown, near the square.\n#Person1#: Is it furnished?\n#Person2#: Yes, and the rent includes utilities.\n#Person1#: That's good. When can I go to see the house?\n#Person2#: What a...
train_1521
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks Catwoman is a good movie. #Person2# asks about the plot. #Person1# describes the plot to #Person2# but #Person2# is not able to follow.
[ "#Person1#: Have you seen the movie Catwoman?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. Is it good?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's quite amusing, actually. Good plot, and Sharon Stone's in it.\n#Person2#: Oh, she's good. She is my favorite! She must be getting on a bit now.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but she looks amazing.\n#Person2#: So what's the ...
train_1522
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# recommends different dishes to #Person2# but #Person2# insists on ordering fish.
[ "#Person1#: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal.\n#Person2#: No, I'll have the fish please.\n#Person1#: The chicken is also nice.\n#Person2#: No, I want the fish.\n#Person1#: Our special tonight is lobster.\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I prefer the fish\n#Person1#: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb\n#Person2#: No...
train_1523
Summarize the following conversation.
Mark recommends the show in the library to Jenny and her daughter. Jenny asks about the reading course. Mark will give her more details after the show.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?\n#Person2#: Hello, Mark! This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now--- we're not sure what to do after that.\n#Person1#: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.\n#Person2#: Oh'? What time is it a...
train_1524
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks about yesterday evening. #Person2# watched a volleyball game but missed the first 30 minutes.
[ "#Person1#: Did you go out yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: Yes, we went to the Tianjin sports center to watch a women volleyball game between Tianjin and US. The US team was led by Lang Ping, the former coach of the Chinese national team.\n#Person1#: How was the game?\n#Person2#: It's very exciting, we enjoyed it ve...
train_1525
Summarize the following conversation.
Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. Matt White speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.\n#Person1#: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?\n#Person2#: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job ap...
train_1526
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their daily schedules. #Person1# is a morning person but #Person2# is a night person. They decide to take a hike but not to see a movie today.
[ "#Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?\n#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.\n#Person2#: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until ...
train_1527
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# about the vacation plan. #Person2# received a magazine from a student, cut photos from the magazine, put them on the wall, decided to travel to Morocco for vacation.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?\n#Person2#: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month.\n#Person1#:...
train_1528
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise.
[ "#Person1#: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?\n#Person2#: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.\n#Person1#: How do you usually spen...
train_1529
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# interviews #Person2# as a secretary. #Person2# can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive.
[ "#Person1#: Please take a seat!\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?\n#Person2#: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.\n#Person1#: En...
train_1530
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet. Where is it?\n#Person1#: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.\n#Person2#: What about it?\n#Person1#: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basket...
train_1531
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# updates #Person1# and #Person3# about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. #Person3# introduces the training group. #Person2# gives some suggestions.
[ "#Person1#: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation? \n#Person2#: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get orga...
train_1532
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# agrees to return the sweater to #Person1# but asks to borrow the boots.
[ "#Person1#: I think Andy's party will be fun. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something. \n#Person1#: What's that? \n#Person2#: Could I get back the sweater you borrowed? \n#Person1#: Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots? \n#Person2#: My boots? Er. . . ...
train_1533
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# met a girl but can't tell if it's a crush or real love. #Person1# analyzes for #Person2# and thinks #Person2# has found the soul mate.
[ "#Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend? \n#Person2#: Yes. Why? \n#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common. \n#Person2#: So? \n#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her. \n#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it...
train_1534
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage.
[ "#Person1#: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail? \n#Person2#: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate. \n#Person1#: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive! \n#Person2#: well, since my hu...
train_1535
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# has a headache. #Person2# asks about the details and will send #Person1# for a CT scan.
[ "#Person1#: I have been having a lot of headaches lately. \n#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time? \n#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately. \n#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately? \n#Person1#: I've been under stress, but no ...
train_1536
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks #Person2# bought the other handset, but #Person2# changed the case because #Person2# bought all cases.
[ "#Person1#: Have you bought another handset \n#Person2#: No, it is the original one. \n#Person1#: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black. \n#Person2#: I have changed a case for it. \n#Person1#: Can a handset case be changed? \n#Person2#: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change it...
train_1537
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants a puppy. #Person2# needs to think about it because the puppies cost money.
[ "#Person1#: Mom, I want a puppy.\n#Person2#: Let me think about it.\n#Person1#: Why do you have to think about it?\n#Person2#: Because puppies cost money.\n#Person1#: No, they don't. Puppies are free.\n#Person2#: Yes, but puppies need their shots.\n#Person1#: Shots for what?\n#Person2#: So they won't get sick, just...
train_1538
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# both think highly of the restaurant. #Person2# suggests telling the chef.
[ "#Person1#: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.\n#Person2#: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my ...
train_1539
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# has lost her makeup bag and wants to pick up some cosmetics in the shop. #Person1# blames #Person2# for spending a lot of money on makeup and then #Person2# accuses #Person1# of spending too much on his razors, shave, etc.
[ "#Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.\n#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.\n#Person1#: Will you take long?\n#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!\n#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost...
train_1540
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# gave #Person1# a tour of the factory. #Person1# is impressed especially by the speed of #Person2#'s NW Model and expresses #Person1#'s cooperation intention.
[ "#Person1#: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.\n#Person2#: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?\n#Person1#: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.\n#Person2#: T...
train_1541
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks Casey about the process of the photos. Casey apologises and makes excuses for the delay but #Person1# is still very angry and wants the photos ASAP.
[ "#Person1#: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I ' Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.\n#Person1#: You ' Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?\n#Person2#: Well, the thing is, ...
train_1542
Summarize the following conversation.
Ted and Laura meet for the first time. They tell each other how often they come to this place and they think the music here is too loud.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?\n#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.\n#Person1#: Do you come here often, Laura?\n#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.\n#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often...
train_1543
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the date today. #Person1# remembers #Person1# has a meeting this afternoon.
[ "#Person1#: Today is Saturday, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, what's wrong?\n#Person1#: What's the date today?\n#Person2#: Today is September 28th, 2007.\n#Person1#: I have a meeting this afternoon.\n#Person2#: When will it begin?\n#Person1#: It will begin at three o'cock. What's the time now?\n#Person2#: It is half pa...
train_1544
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Mr. Simpson to give a speech. Mr. Simpson expresses his expectation for a long-standing cooperation between #Person1# and him.
[ "#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, dear Mr. Simpson. Following the increasing communication between Unity Company and Pineapple Computer Company, we established steady cooperation. And today we all here feel very proud and honored to have Mr. Simpson with us. Mr. Simpson is well-known for his success and his career....
train_1545
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# phones #Person2# to ask about what to do on #Person1#'s arrival for the factory visit.
[ "#Person1#: I'm phoning about the factory visit next Friday. What should I do when I arrive?\n#Person2#: Park in the visitors'car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse. It's directly opposite the entrance to the car park. The Security people will sign you in and give you a visitor's badge. My as...
train_1546
Summarize the following conversation.
Daniel thinks the carrots don't taste good and wants #Person2#'s chocolate cake. #Person2# tells him eating carrots does good to health but Daniel still wants the cake.
[ "#Person1#: Yuck. The carrots taste awful and salty. Hi sis, how do you like them?\n#Person2#: I like them very much. They are delicious.\n#Person1#: Well, you can have all my carrots.\n#Person2#: Daniel, hold on for a minute. What are you trying to pull there?\n#Person1#: Nothing. Just that I don't care for these ...
train_1547
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks David if he wants something to eat or drink. David'll have a small glass of water.
[ "#Person1#: David, would you like something to eat?\n#Person2#: No, I'm full.\n#Person1#: Do you want something to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some coffee.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any coffee.\n#Person2#: That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.\n#Person1#: A small glass, or a big one?\n#Person2#: Small p...
train_1548
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps Mr. Gao reserve a table for dinner.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening.\n#Person2#: Let me check. Hold on, please. . . Yes, that's fine. Smoking or nonsmoking area?\n#Person1#: Nonsmoking, please.\n#Person2#: All right. May I have your name?\n#Person1#: My surname is Gao.\n#Person2#: How do you spell it, sir?" ]
train_1549
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about an interesting TV program about elderly people.
[ "#Person1#: I saw an interesting program on TV last night. It was about elderly people.\n#Person2#: And what did the program say?\n#Person1#: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier.\n#Person2#: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea.\n#Person1#: And the TV progra...
train_1550
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# serves #Person2# and admires #Person2#'s hair enthusiastically but #Person1# reacts indifferently.
[ "#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!\n#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.\n#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!\n...
train_1551
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# get tired of eating fast food when their parents are out. They will dine out tonight for a change.
[ "#Person1#: How's the food?\n#Person2#: It's pretty good.\n#Person1#: Well I don't think so. I don't like it at all!\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you're being too particular about your food.\n#Person1#: I eat dog food when my parents are out.\n#Person2#: We're in the same boat! I'Ve eaten fast food the whole week. I hate...
train_1552
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# found a great school for Junior and describes it to #Person2#, although they haven't had their baby.
[ "#Person1#: I found a great school for Junior!\n#Person2#: Don't you think it's a little early to be looking for schools? We haven't even had the baby yet!\n#Person1#: We can't be too cautious about these things.\n#Person2#: You are going to be such an adorable father! Tell me about this school.\n#Person1#: There i...
train_1553
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and Farmington feel dissatisfied with the ads that Roger did. Farmington will speak to Roger.
[ "#Person1#: Farmington? Would you take a look at these catalogue ads that Roger did? I don't think we can use them.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I see what you mean. Have you spoken with Roger? He usually does better work than this.\n#Person1#: I know, Mr. Farmington. But, I'm not sure that I should bring this up with him. I t...
train_1554
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for Halloween. They talk about the customs especially the trick-or-treat. #Person2# thinks that sounds a lot of fun.
[ "#Person1#: Tomorrow is Halloween, I know I'm ready. I bought two pumpkins and a big bags of candy. Do you want to help me a jack-o-lantern?\n#Person2#: I'd love to. I heard about Halloween when I was in Beijing. It's kind of a children's day. Small kids get dressed up, then walk around with paper bags or baskets, ...
train_1555
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Ross has visited #Person1#'s company and is leaving very soon. He thanks #Person1#'s hospitality and they both wish their further cooperation will be sound and successful.
[ "#Person1#: Dear fellows. As you know, Mr. Ross will be leaving us very soon after his short but meaningful visit to our company.\n#Person2#: I really want to stay a little longer, but I still have a meeting to attend. All in all, I am so impressed by your hospitality and your warm welcome. Thank you for the troubl...
train_1556
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# calls Room Service to ask for breakfast and today's paper.
[ "#Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: This is room 1019. I would like to order breakfast.\n#Person1#: What would you like, sir?\n#Person2#: One orange juice, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast and coffee.\n#Person1#: It will take about 20 minutes, sir. Is that all right?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Oh, by...
train_1557
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr Croft has a terrible toothache and wants to see the dentist right now, but the nurse tells him that the dentist is not available and he has to wait.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Croft.\n#Person2#: Good morning, nurse. I want to see the dentist, please.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: No, I don't.\n#Person1#: Is it urgent?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. It's very urgent. I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache.\n#Person1#: Can you come at 10 am o...
train_1558
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# recommends a bracelet designed by #Person1# to #Person2#. #Person2# takes one after bargaining.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. Do you like this jewelry? I made most of these items myself.\n#Person2#: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this?\n#Person1#: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I've always loved jewelry.\n#Person2#: Me, too. But I could never make bracelets like these.\n#Person1#: I've be...
train_1559
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# likes the bedsheets in the showroom displayed by #Person2#. They reach an agreement on the price and will sign a contract.
[ "#Person1#: I've just visited your showroom. You surely get a lot of fancy bedsheets. I like them very much.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like them. They are all made of silk. Here on display are all the most popular and favorite products. What items are you particularly interested in?\n#Person1#: 20 is very colorful a...
train_1560
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s left-handed and works slowly. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s also left-handed and asks #Person2# to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you.\n#Person2#: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers.\n#Person1#: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your le...
train_1561
Summarize the following conversation.
Maria thinks the soup lacks certain tastes. Carl thinks Maria starts to have a strong taste recently.
[ "#Person1#: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.\n#Person2#: No! I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before, and I don't feel the soup tastes any different.\n#Person1#: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?\n#Person2#: No, certainly not. What about pepper?...
train_1562
Summarize the following conversation.
Bob and Ann haven't seen each other for a long time. They tell each other how they have been doing recently.
[ "#Person1#: Why, Ann, I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?\n#Person2#: Bob, it has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.\n#Person1#: No. We talked at the Johnson's Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?\n#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the Germ...
train_1563
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# comes for a radio he bought yesterday that doesn't work. He can't find the receipt but manages to offer the cheque stub. The manager checks the radio and finds that it's because #Person1# didn't read the instructions, he didn't move the switch onto the right position.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, Miss. I'd like to speak to the manager.\n#Person2#: I am the manager, Sir. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: Oh, really? It's this radio. It doesn't work.\n#Person2#: Mm... did you buy it here?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? Of course I bought it here. Look, you switch it on and nothing happe...
train_1564
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# likes table tennis. #Person1# likes swimming and skating. #Person2# requests #Person1# to teach #Person2# to skate.
[ "#Person1#: What's your favourite game?\n#Person2#: I like to play table tennis. How about you?\n#Person1#: I like swimming and skating.\n#Person2#: Isn't it hard to learn skating?\n#Person1#: No, what you need is balance.\n#Person2#: Could you teach me how to do it?\n#Person1#: Sure, anytime when you are free.\n#P...
train_1565
Summarize the following conversation.
Neither #Person1# nor #Person2# feels satisfied with the food in the university cafeteria. They think the manager should be changed. #Person1# had tried to propose but the Student Services Official was cool because the manager has good friends in the University.
[ "#Person1#: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.\n#Person2#: What do you think of the food today?\n#Person1#: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say.\n#Person2#: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food.\n#Pe...
train_1566
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#Person1# and #Person2# cannot stand the heat and miss the old days with nice weather. They will go back home and take a shower.
[ "#Person1#: Oh, my! I can't go on.\n#Person2#: Me neither. I give up or I will die.\n#Person1#: I've never seen such hot weather in my life.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. It's like the whole world is boiling.\n#Person1#: Look. the temperature has hit 98!\n#Person2#: I can't believe it. We used to have such nice w...
train_1567
Summarize the following conversation.
Tom explains why he missed the German class yesterday and admits that he has lost interest in German. He thinks it's unnecessary to learn German because all his friends here speak English very well.
[ "#Person1#: Why weren't you at the German class last night, Tom? Have you given up?\n#Person2#: Well, no...I came back late yesterday and found John sleeping in the chair. He'd been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again, so we gave the lesson a miss.\n#Person1#: You've missed quite a lo...
train_1568
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary tells #Person1# about her holiday during which she studied a lot. They talk about Washington's Birthday when everywhere was crowded with people.
[ "#Person1#: Hey, Mary! You have really been gone a long time. How did you do that?\n#Person2#: Hi! Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.\n#Person1#: I thought she was your rich aunt.\n#Person2#: Not very. But she didn't have ...
train_1569
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains to #Person2# about David, who controls the conversation all the time.
[ "#Person1#: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]
train_1570
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether Helen's birthday party will be crowded and what to take as a gift.
[ "#Person1#: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?\n#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they co...
train_1571
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# orders an extra value meal and hot orange juice with #Person1#'s assistance at McDonald's.
[ "#Person1#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order? \n#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad. \n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink? \n#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice. \n#Person1#: Will that be it? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's all." ]
train_1572
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# orders cream soup and well-done steak with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: Waiter, I would like to order now. \n#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to have today? \n#Person1#: Cream soup and steak, please. \n#Person2#: How do you like your steak? \n#Person1#: Excuse me, what does that mean? \n#Person2#: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your stea...
train_1573
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# recommends a suit to #Person1#.
[ "#Person1#: Well, this is not quite the style I want. Have you any suit in fashion? \n#Person2#: How is this one? It's the latest, made of cashmere. \n#Person1#: Can I try it on? \n#Person2#: Sure. \n#Person1#: This is much better. How much is it?" ]
train_1574
Summarize the following conversation.
Steven just came back from America. #Person1# tells Steven Nisha and #Person1# are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon, but Steven only wants to marry Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he is astonished to find Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresses her love for Steven...
[ "#Person1#: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip? \n#Person2#: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom? \n#Person1#: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you-her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, y...
train_1575
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# shares the rumour that Trusten Tools is going bankrupt. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's fake news and it's their company that will be taken over by Trusten. #Person1#'s astonished and worried about its effect.
[ "#Person1#: I heard a rumor this morning. . . It seems Trusten Tools is going out of business. Another competitor is going bankrupt. That could be good news for us. \n#Person2#: I think you must have heard wrong. The truth is we are going to be taken over by Trusten. We are being bought out, and our company will be...
train_1576
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Janet's new job working for the united investment group and Tom's inheritance from his uncle. Then, #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got a pay rise yesterday.
[ "#Person1#: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well. \n#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her. \n#Person1#: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states. \n#Person2#: yes, she wi...
train_1577
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks it stupid for #Person2# to date Frank.
[ "#Person1#: Are you really dating with Frank? \n#Person2#: Yeah. But in my heart of hearts, I find he's not very much to my liking. \n#Person1#: Then why not keep away from him? \n#Person2#: The problem is that I just have no one to turn to right now. \n#Person1#: That's stupid." ]
train_1578
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions on what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work.
[ "#Person1#: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing? \n#Person2#: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from...
train_1579
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s language abilities. #Person1# requests #Person2# to translate some sentences into German.
[ "#Person1#: How many laguages can you speak? \n#Person2#: I can speak French and German. \n#Person1#: How well can you speak them? \n#Person2#: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well. \n#Person1#: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now? \n#Person2#: No, but I'll be a...
train_1580
Summarize the following conversation.
May tells #Person1# that it's a panda in a cage. #Person1# likes pandas best and knows a lot about them.
[ "#Person1#: May, look, what's that in the cage? \n#Person2#: Don't you know that? It's panda. \n#Person1#: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well. \n#Person2#: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat? \n#Person1#: Of course, Bamboo! \n#Person2#: That's right. \n#Person1#: I al...
train_1581
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# to come in and discuss some tests that #Person2# would like to run. #Person1# is worried about the test results.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today. \n#Person2#: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run. \n#Person1#: I think that this is a bad sign. \n#Person2#: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that...
train_1582
Summarize the following conversation.
Both #Person1# and #Person2# find it difficult to speak Chinese. #Person2# thinks it's because they don't hear Chinese enough and suggests going to China for a holiday.
[ "#Person1#: Are you still learning Chinese?\n#Person2#: Yes. But I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.\n#Person1#: It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now. But I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me...
train_1583
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to borrow A Dream of Red Mansion but it's been lent out, so #Person1# borrows another novel.
[ "#Person1#: Can you tell me where the book A dream of red mansion is?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry it's been lent out. What about this one? It's a newly published novel written by a young writer. It has a fast paced plot and the language is easy to read.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. By the way, how long can I keep it?\n#...
train_1584
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# interviews Miss Lerner for #Person1#'s school newspaper. Miss Lerner shares her experience of writing children's books.
[ "#Person1#: Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Miss Lerner. OK, so I have a few questions. First, when did you know you wanted to write children's books?\n#Person2#: Well, I studied creative writing in college, but after I graduated I worked in advertising. It wasn't until I had my own children that I got inter...
train_1585
Summarize the following conversation.
During Wu comes to the company for an interview and the assistant manager Anne Smith introduces herself.
[ "#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: How are you doing, Madam? My name is During Wu. I am coming to your company for an interview as requested.\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you for coming. Mr. Wu, Please take a seat. I am Anne Smith, the assistant manager.\n#Person1#: Nice to see you, Mrs. Smi...
train_1586
Summarize the following conversation.
Alex tells Mark about his flight, the layover, and the things he bought in the duty-free stores.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Mark! Long time no see!\n#Person2#: Hi, Alex!\n#Person1#: Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I just got back from London.\n#Person1#: How was your flight?\n#Person2#: It was OK. There was a lot of turbulence, though.\n#Person1#: That ' s too bad. how long was the flight?\n#Person2#: It was 10 hours.\n...
train_1587
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# persuades #Person2# to buy a bus pass to save money and #Person2# is convinced.
[ "#Person1#: You get your bus pass?\n#Person2#: I'm not going to buy one.\n#Person1#: You're not?\n#Person2#: I think it's a waste of money.\n#Person1#: It actually costs less if you have a bus pass.\n#Person2#: How is that?\n#Person1#: You can use it however many times you need to.\n#Person2#: Is that right?\n#Pers...
train_1588
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to make a reservation for a round trip ticket with a one-year open return. Ruby in G. O. T. International Travel Agency helps #Person2# get an electronic ticket. #Person2# chooses the economy class, an aisle seat, and asks for the check-in time, the amount of penalty to change the flight and the weight ...
[ "#Person1#: Hello! This is Ruby speaking from G. O. T. International Travel Agency. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I ' d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 on Trans Pacific Airline.\n#Person1#: Do you want a single ticket or a round trip ticket?\n#Person2#: I ' d like to ...
train_1589
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the athlete didn't win because he had drug problems and was disqualified. #Person1# thinks that there's never a good reason to take drugs and #Person2# agrees.
[ "#Person1#: What happened? Why didn't he win?\n#Person2#: Didn't you hear? He was disqualified.\n#Person1#: How did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!\n#Person2#: If he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won.\n#Person1#: What? What kind of drugs was he ...
train_1590
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# that Frank is getting married to the girl he met in Spain.
[ "#Person1#: Frank ' s getting married, do you believe this?\n#Person2#: Is he really?\n#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.\n#Person2#: Who is he marring?\n#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.\n#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?\n#Person1#: Not yet." ]
train_1591
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the equipment of the house and think it is ok.
[ "#Person1#: My dear, it's five flights up!\n#Person2#: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there. We're little further away from the street and traffic noise and there's no one living over us.\n#Person1#: Is the place well-furnished?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big e...
train_1592
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# registers a quiet double room for a week or ten days and asks for the price and breakfast.
[ "#Person1#: Good evening.\n#Person2#: Good evening. Could you let us have a double room?\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying?\n#Person2#: A week or ten days. We'd like to have a quiet room, if possible-not too near the street.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, you can have Room 313. It's at the back.\n#Person2#: Wh...
train_1593
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# speaks to Alice and invites her to hang out tomorrow. Alice explains why she didn't answer the phone.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Alice please?\n#Person2#: This is she. How's it going?\n#Person1#: I've been trying to call you all day.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.\n#Person1#: It's okay.\n#Person2#: So what were you calling me about?\n#Person1#: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang...
train_1594
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks Ted's resume is impressive and they will call him by Friday. Ted asks about the salary.
[ "#Person1#: Well, I'Ve looked over your resume, Mr. Peepers.\n#Person2#: Please, call me Ted.\n#Person1#: Well, Ted, this is a very impressive resume. However, we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision. We'll call you by Friday, if that's all right.\n#Person2#: T...
train_1595
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# has plans for the weekend, while #Person2# does not decide.
[ "#Person1#: What are you doing over the weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm planing to go bolling tonight. Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie. What about you?\n#Person1#: I want to go camping, you know, just get a way for the weekend. I'm not sure I'll be able to, though.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Well, I have a lot ...
train_1596
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to take English with chemistry and physics because #Person2# likes English literature but chemistry is better for getting a job.
[ "#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 eng...
train_1597
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and introduces two ways for visiting. #Person2# tells that people won't be allowed to get off the bus or car when visiting.
[ "#Person1#: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?\n#Person2#: Is that different from this kind of zoo?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.\n#Person2#: So tell me about it!\n#Person1#: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.\n#Person2#: Special rules?\n#...
train_1598
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# and Sophia have been drifting apart since Sophia started her new job. #Person1# advises #Person2# to invite Sophia over for dinner and give her some time to patch things up, but #Person2# thinks that it's time for them to go their separate ways.
[ "#Person1#: you haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment?\n#Person2#: no, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while.\n#Person1#: but you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company.\n#Person2#: we did, but since she sta...
train_1599
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# for some advice about #Person2#'s graduate studies. #Person1# suggests #Person2# go to America and recommends some universities.
[ "#Person1#: It's said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've been thinking about visiting you. I hope to get some advice from you.\n#Person1#: Which country do you want to go to?\n#Person2#: My field is electronic engineering. Which country do you think I should go?\n#Person1#: We...