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train_1900
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# thinks #Person2# is competent. #Person2# is good at planning, works well under pressure, and prefers doing the job by working together.
[ "#Person1#: What is your great struck?\n#Person2#: I think I'm very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly, so that I can always get things done on time.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you be a good fit or this job?\n#Person2#: Because I'm very competent in this area.\n#Person1#: Are you working under pressure?...
train_1901
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person1#'s boss their company's offer was accepted and some final details will be sorted out tomorrow.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Boss! I'd like to tell you what we've discussed during the day.\n#Person2#: Okay. Is all going well?\n#Person1#: I think it's going very well, actually. We had a long meeting with them. After several lengthy discussions they decided to accept our offer.\n#Person2#: Really? That's great. You really d...
train_1902
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# clarifies the terms in the contract for equipment rental and for training to #Person1#. #Person1# understands the clause that allows for the cancellation only exists in the one for training.
[ "#Person1#: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year option. Is that correct?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the contract for equipment rental or the one for training?\n#Person1#: I was under the impression that both contracts had the same terms.\n#Person2#: Yes and...
train_1903
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Lawson has prepared some L / C documents. #Person1# promises to give him a call if there're problems.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Lawson. It's a pleasure to see you again. You seem to be in here all the time at the moment! What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I've prepared some L / C documents, all in accordance with the conditions. There shouldn't be any problems; I've done about a million of these things recently....
train_1904
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s taking three shirts at a time and trying them on with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: I really like this shirt, but I am afraid it is not my size.\n#Person2#: Try it on first. If it is the wrong size, you can try another one.\n#Person1#: Oh, where is the changing room?\n#Person2#: It's over there by the mirror.\n#Person1#: Can I take two shirts to try on now?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can tak...
train_1905
Summarize the following conversation.
Helen used to think about becoming a gym teacher. But she went to the nursing college instead and she has no regrets.
[ "#Person1#: Helen,I heard you wanted to be a gym teacher, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did think about it. But it was going to be too expensive.\n#Person1#: You mean the training?\n#Person2#: Yes. You need to pay for the use of all the equipment, you know.\n#Person1#: So you went to the nursing college.\n#Person2...
train_1906
Summarize the following conversation.
Amy and Mike are talking on the phone. They haven't met for years and they talk about their current jobs.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. This is Mike. Who is it, please?\n#Person2#: Oh, Mike. This is Amy. My goodness! I've got hold of you, at last.\n#Person1#: Nice to hear from you again after all these years. What have you been doing?\n#Person2#: Well, I've tried many things since school. I'm now working for a food processing com...
train_1907
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2#'s giving #Person1# an injection, but #Person1#'s afraid of falling asleep. #Person2# tells #Person1# the injection will only make the area around the tooth freeze.
[ "#Person1#: Aaaagh!\n#Person2#: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?\n#Person1#: You are going to touch me.\n#Person2#: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.\n#Person1#: Ho...
train_1908
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the serious drought this summer.
[ "#Person1#: It seldom rains this summer. \n#Person2#: Yeah, some places are very short of water. \n#Person1#: Because of pollution and other things, our environment has become worse and worse. \n#Person2#: You see, This time I traveled to the West. When I looked out of the windows of the rain, all the lands that I ...
train_1909
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# got #Person2#'s living room set from IKEA which costs a lot but has good quality. #Person1# also pays for quality workmanship.
[ "#Person1#: I have to find a living room set. \n#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one? \n#Person1#: I don't know. \n#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine. \n#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours? \n#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture. \n#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?...
train_1910
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the 1920s with dancing figures with #Person2#'s assistance.
[ "#Person1#: I want to find an old music box. \n#Person2#: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for? \n#Person1#: Do you have anything made in the 1920s? \n#Person2#: We have six. \n#Person1#: Do any of them have dancing figures? \n#Person2#: Actually, two of them have dancing figures. \n#Person1#:...
train_1911
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants some fresh produce that's on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes and tells #Person1# about it such as its taste.
[ "#Person1#: I'm looking for some fresh produce that's on sale. \n#Person2#: Well, we just got in some mangoes. \n#Person1#: Mangoes. What are they? \n#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it. \n#Person1#: Can you eat the nut? \n#Person2#: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut. \n#Person1#: How m...
train_1912
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# will watch the Oscars on TV tonight. #Person2#'s interested in the actors and actresses while #Person1# watches it for the fashion. They talk about their favorite award category.
[ "#Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good. \n#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. ...
train_1913
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# want to go to the annual anniversary sale of the department store. #Person1# suggests looking at the catalog and making shopping lists first.
[ "#Person1#: Tiffany, look at the long line in front of the department store.I think they are having their annual anniversary sale again. \n#Person2#: Really? Then, how can I miss such a great opportunity to buy a cheap facial treatment? \n#Person1#: You sure? It's really crowded inside. I can hardly breathe every t...
train_1914
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to recommend some books on ancient Greece. #Person2# suggests the one by Robin Smith which is very long, the one by Milton Pike which is not very thick, and the one winning several history works rewards. Since #Person1# doesn't have enough time, #Person1#'ll get the book by Milton Pike.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, I am writing an essay about ancient Greece. Are there any books on this topic that you can recommend?\n#Person2#: Geese? You want to write about ancient geese? I've never heard of such a thing. Anyway, it would be with a book of some animals, that's row J. Or you want to try science, that's i...
train_1915
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# different dieting ways #Person1#'s neighbor, #Person1#'s sister, and #Person1#'s cousin use to lost weight. #Person1# thinks the best way is to eat less and exercise more.
[ "#Person1#: Everyone seems to be on a diet, have you noticed that?\n#Person2#: Yeah, at least everyone is talking about it. A neighbor of mine is on a banana diet. She should eat one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and two for dinner.\n#Person1#: That would be bad for her teeth and her health, has she lost any ...
train_1916
Summarize the following conversation.
Angela invites #Person1# to visit Zhang Jiakou this February. #Person1# suggests checking information online and making a thorough plan.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Angela, what's up?\n#Person2#: We are planning to visit Zhang Jiakou this February. Why don't you join us?\n#Person1#: Certainly, I will if I don't have anything else on my schedule.\n#Person2#: Is the Spring Festival ok for you?\n#Person1#: Of course, which places are you going to visit?\n#Person2#...
train_1917
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# shows #Person2# around Westminster Abbey, Downing Street No.10, and Tower Bridge.
[ "#Person1#: Now, this is Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London and in its architecture, you will recognize different styles.\n#Person2#: Wow, it's really splendid.\n#Person1#: There, to the left, you will see a small Street called Downing Street No.10, the last of its 10 houses has always be...
train_1918
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# plans to take a trip to the beach this weekend. #Person1# and #Person2# hope the weather will stay warm and would never change.
[ "#Person1#: I would like to take a trip to the beach this weekend.\n#Person2#: A trip to the beach would be fun. How is the weather going to be?\n#Person1#: The forecast says that it will be warm on the weekend.\n#Person2#: So do you think it'll be perfect weather for the beach?\n#Person1#: It sounds like it will b...
train_1919
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# got a part-time tutoring job at the tutoring service centre and teaches #Person2# how to find one.
[ "#Person1#: I went to the tutoring service centre on campus today. And I got a job.\n#Person2#: Congratulation. What will you do?\n#Person1#: They got me a part-time tutoring job, teaching an Australian businessman Chinese.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. I want to get a part-time job too. Tell me what I should do.\n...
train_1920
Summarize the following conversation.
Helen gets much pressure from work. #Person2# comforts her.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Helen! how is it going?\n#Person2#: I'm very busy these days. It seems I can never finish my work.\n#Person1#: Well, take it easy! Don't let it get on top of you.\n#Person2#: I'll try. I'm under a lot of pressure right now.\n#Person1#: Why don't you take a few days off?\n#Person2#: I can't. I am rea...
train_1921
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants #Person2# to order some more beer. But the bartender refuses because it is too close to closing time. Then they leave.
[ "#Person1#: The bartender just gave the last call. Let's order another round, okay?\n#Person2#: Sure, but let's get a pitcher this time We should be able to down it before they close.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. You order the beer while I go to the bathroom. Where is the can in this place?\n#Person2#: It's all th...
train_1922
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# apologizes for saying something wrong in public. But #Person2# doesn't blame #Person1# at all.
[ "#Person1#: I am afraid that I spoke wrong in front of all of the tables. Such a big mistake.\n#Person2#: Never mind about that.\n#Person1#: I am terribly sorry. Will you forgive me?\n#Person2#: No, It's totally okay. Don't blame yourself." ]
train_1923
Summarize the following conversation.
Mr. Richardson asks #Person2# to order a new desk and a new typewriter.
[ "#Person1#: We're going to need a lot of new stuff after the holidays. Let's make a list.\n#Person2#: Fine, Mr. Richardson. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Well, to begin with, we're going to have to get a new desk for you and I'd like to replace that old typewriter.\n#Person2#: Yes! I agree! We could really ...
train_1924
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can take the 486 bus from Altadena to downtown LA and it takes around an hour.
[ "#Person1#: Do you know a bus that I can take from Altadena to downtown LA?\n#Person2#: I believe you can take the 486.\n#Person1#: Will that bus really take me to LA?\n#Person2#: It sure will.\n#Person1#: Is it a very long ride?\n#Person2#: It's a forty-five minute to an hour ride.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: ...
train_1925
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# introduces the rules of shooting pool to #Person1#. And they are going to try now.
[ "#Person1#: How do you shoot pool?\n#Person2#: You have 16 balls on the table, 7 solid colored, 7 striped colored, a black 8 ball, and the white ball.\n#Person1#: And?\n#Person2#: You hit the white ball with your cue. The white ball hits the colored balls. And you want to get the colored balls into the pockets.\n#P...
train_1926
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# checks the time and other details of the party with #Person2#.
[ "#Person1#: When will our party be held?\n#Person2#: Next Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Have you sent out invitations to the house warming party to all the people I have listed on this paper?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: When did you send them?\n#Person2#: Ten days ago.\n#Person1#: Okay, that's good. Could Dr. Col...
train_1927
Summarize the following conversation.
Although being rich, Steven is very thrifty. He tells #Person2# thrift is a good virtue and #Person2# feels sorry for telling Steven what he should do.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Steven! You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?\n#Person2#: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors'company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.\n#Person1#: But I found you always hate to part wi...
train_1928
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks pricking fish is too bloody while #Person2# thinks it's not so serious. #Person1# argues that the fish has a life too and #Person2# finally understands.
[ "#Person1#: Look, there are some words on the fish.\n#Person2#: I know that they are auspicious fish. It's quite popular nowadays.\n#Person1#: For God's sake! It's too bloody. How can people be so cruel?\n#Person2#: Not at all. I think the tattoos are so cool and chic.\n#Person1#: You can't prick the fish to please...
train_1929
Summarize the following conversation.
Steven greets Charlie who is a new neighbor.
[ "#Person1#: Hi. are you new here?\n#Person2#: Yes. I moved here last week.\n#Person1#: I'm Steven, your neighbour.\n#Person2#: I'm Charlie. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too.\n#Person2#: Since we live in the same neighbourhood, maybe we can help each other from now on.\n#Person1#: I guess so. I li...
train_1930
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Peter who is unhappy.
[ "#Person1#: What is wrong with Peter? He sure looks unhappy.\n#Person2#: His girlfriend dumped him, and he is tearing his heart out over her.\n#Person1#: How foolish he is. The girl is inviting. She often makes a pass at boys.\n#Person2#: Love is blind, you know." ]
train_1931
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks television is too biased and the internet is worse because TV isn't objective and no one moderates it. #Person2# suggests thinking carefully to filter the information.
[ "#Person1#: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.\n#Person2#: That's unavoidable, but think, How would you keep up to date without television?\n#Person1#: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.\n#Person2#: Look, you can still learn a lot from...
train_1932
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# was planning to visit Beijing and Gansu Province. But #Person1# says these areas are experiencing severe sandstorms and storms are affecting land and air transportation.
[ "#Person1#: Didn't you say you were planning a trip to China? I heard the northwest and north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms!\n#Person2#: I was planning to go to Beijing first and then go to northwest China! Looks like I'm in trouble.\n#Person1#: Definitely. I heard Beijing was experiencing seven degre...
train_1933
Summarize the following conversation.
Both #Person2# and #Person1# like the new Hannibal Lecter movie and enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins.
[ "#Person1#: Have you seen the new Hannibal Lecter movie?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. You?\n#Person1#: Yes. What did you think of it?\n#Person2#: I thought it was better than the others. I really liked it. What did you think of it?\n#Person1#: I liked it, too. It was scary, but not disgusting. I always enjoy watching Antho...
train_1934
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells Dave Vince helps Zina make the deal at a much higher price.
[ "#Person1#: Yeah. You don't need to rub it in.\n#Person2#: And then she made the deal with MicroPower. Vince wanted to sell for fifteen million. . .\n#Person1#: Fifteen? And Zina pushed them up to seventy-five?\n#Person2#: That's right. Vince still stops by her office every day to thank her.\n#Person1#: Anyway, I'm...
train_1935
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that Jack'll be in trouble because #Person2# thinks he forgets Valentine's Day. But then Jack calls #Person2# and invites her to dinner.
[ "#Person1#: what date is it today?\n#Person2#: why?\n#Person1#: look at the girls in the street. They all have bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.\n#Person1#: did you have a fight with Jack?\n#Person2#: no, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? ...
train_1936
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# needs help preparing for #Person1#'s presentation. #Person2# promises to have the time to help #Person1#. They'll meet tomorrow night.
[ "#Person1#: I need help preparing for my presentation on Friday.\n#Person2#: I could help you with that.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you have the time?\n#Person2#: I promise you that I have the time to do this. If I didn't, I wouldn't offer to help.\n#Person1#: What would be the best time for you to help me?\n#Person2...
train_1937
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# went to interview Roth and is thirsty. #Person2#'ll buy #Person1# a drink.
[ "#Person1#: I went to Roth's to interview her, you know, Edith Roth is the author of a book about moths.\n#Person2#: Is she? I thought she was a mathematician.\n#Person1#: I'm so thirsty.\n#Person2#: Are you? I thought you had something to drink at her home.\n#Person1#: No. Edith didn't give anything to drink.\n#Pe...
train_1938
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# cameras are not allowed here.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, are cameras allowed here?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir, in order to protect these paintings, taking photos are strictly forbidden here.\n#Person1#: I see. What a pity. I have to appreciate it carefully.\n#Person2#: I am really sorry for that." ]
train_1939
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s past work achievements and #Person2# received the title of Advance Worker and published a thesis in China Daily.
[ "#Person1#: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements.\n#Person2#: All right, madam. When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store. I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 percent and profit margins from 50 percent to 80 percent.\n#Person1#: That is quite an achievement!...
train_1940
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# wants to buy some RIB. #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in the exchange form and present #Person2#'s passport.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Is it possible for me to buy some RMB at this counter?\n#Person1#: Of course, that's no problem at all.\n#Person2#: That's a relief! I was a little worried about it ; I left England in a bit of a hurry.\n#Person1#: How much would you like to change?\n#Person2#...
train_1941
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s secretary, Miss Brown, thinks she is being harassed by #Person1#. #Person1# thinks Miss Brown misinterpreted #Person1#'s intentions. #Person2# says a meeting will be held to see whether #Person1# needs to be reprimanded or not.
[ "#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed.\n#Person1#: What? You've got to be kidding me!\n#Person2#: I wish I were, but i am deadly serious. She said you invited her to dinner last week.\n#Person1#: Of course I did. As recognition for a job well done....
train_1942
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# that the mangoes are on sale and introduces their appearance, price, taste and place of production.
[ "#Person1#: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?\n#Person2#: The mangoes are on sale today.\n#Person1#: What exactly are mangoes?\n#Person2#: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.\n#Person1#: Is the seed edible?\n#Person2#: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.\n#...
train_1943
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is looking for an unfurnished apartment with a lower cost near downtown. #Person2# recommends Jinyuan apartments. #Person1# asks for its address and will see it tomorrow afternoon.
[ "#Person1#: I'm calling to ask about your apartment advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes, we've got great apartments with charming environment and nice scenery. And they are all newly renovated.\n#Person1#: That sounds fantastic! But I am looking for something closer to the downtown, as I spend most of my time at the office...
train_1944
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# gives Mary a lovely dog as her birthday gift and Mary loves it. #Person2# also praises Mary's skirt. Then Mary makes a wish and cuts the cake.
[ "#Person1#: Happy Birthday, Mary!\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: What a lovely dog! How did you know I love this?\n#Person1#: I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.\n#Person2#...
train_1945
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to play bridge but #Person2# wants to go dancing. #Person1# disagrees because #Person1# is tired. They finally agree on playing bridge and invite Janet and Tom.
[ "#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.\n#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case...
train_1946
Summarize the following conversation.
Mrs. Phoebe wants to order #Person1#'s underwear. They negotiate for the price and #Person2# accepts that Mrs. Phoebe orders more than 10, 000 pieces in 115 yuan for each one.
[ "#Person1#: Let's get down to business.\n#Person2#: OK. Have you seen the samples?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have. I'm interested in your underwear. If the price is acceptable we would like to order it soon.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. We are trying to give you a favourable one.\n#Person1#: What's your price?\n#Per...
train_1947
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants #Person2# to wash some of #Person1#'s dark clothes with #Person2#'s and asks #Person2# to wash in the gentle circle.
[ "#Person1#: Did you already wash your clothes today?\n#Person2#: I've only washed my white clothes.\n#Person1#: Could you wash some of my dark clothes with yours?\n#Person2#: Is there any special care I should take with your clothes?\n#Person1#: The only thing is that they have to be washed on the gentle cycle.\n#P...
train_1948
Summarize the following conversation.
Berry is back from Rio de Janeiro and he thinks the first day was a shock because many people exercised along the beach. Then Berry says they experienced both nice weather and bad weather and they ate at a local restaurant.
[ "#Person1#: Berry, you're just back from Rio de Janeiro?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: What was it like?\n#Person2#: Well, the first day in Rio was quite a shock for us. Here it was a lot of fat middle-aged Europeans and Americans exercising along the beach, sunbathing, walking with their walkmans. It's a big contr...
train_1949
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# helps #Person1# book a single room for two days.
[ "#Person1#: Hello. I need a room for two days from June 3 to 4. Do you have any spare room?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We are fully booked on that day. But we do have rooms on June 5 and 6.\n#Person1#: OK. I book a single room for the two days." ]
train_1950
Summarize the following conversation.
Ann invites #Person1# to join in the discussions and #Person1# agrees. They discuss the time to meet together.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, Ann. I hear you've started evening discussions on popular music. How is it going?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. I must say I've learned a lot. But it would be nicer to have someone who knows more about the subject. Could you possibly join us?\n#Person1#: Certainly. When do you usually meet?\n#Person2#: W...
train_1951
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# suggests #Person2# change a job because digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate and get more information if #Person2# wants to be a doctor.
[ "#Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?\n#Person2#: But I like my job.\n#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate.\n#Person2#: But the money's not bad and there's plenty of fresh air.\n#Person1#: If I were you, I'd take some kind of direction, like teaching law.\n#Perso...
train_1952
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# helps #Person2# and Emma order a drink and cake. #Person1# also recommends the sirloin steak to them.
[ "#Person1#: Good morning, sir. This way, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. It's nice here. \n#Person1#: I'm so glad you like it. What would you like? We serve tea, milk and coffee, cakes and cold drinks. Please look at the menu for morning drinks. \n#Person2#: I'll try a cup of tea without sugar. How about you, Emma?...
train_1953
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the computer and how to open, save and copy files.
[ "#Person1#: Would you please teach me how to use the computer? \n#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look at the menu first. \n#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer? \n#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better. \n#Person1#: What shoul...
train_1954
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# comes for his annual physical to ensure he is healthy. #Person1# will check his heart and lungs, do blood tests, and do a chest X-ray.
[ "#Person1#: Nice to see you; how have you been feeling lately? \n#Person2#: I have been feeling great, Dr. Smith. \n#Person1#: I am happy that you have decided to come in for your annual physical. \n#Person2#: Yes, I am going on a cross-country bike ride on vacation and want to make sure that I don't have any probl...
train_1955
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# asks #Person1# about the professors and government officials.
[ "#Person1#: They are professors and government officials. \n#Person2#: Where are they from? \n#Person1#: Most of them are from America and Europe. \n#Person2#: What are they doing in Beijing? \n#Person1#: They are attending an international conference here. \n#Person2#: Which hotel are they staying at? \n#Person1#:...
train_1956
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to the English corner. #Person2# refuses. #Person1# thinks #Person2# ought to go.
[ "#Person1#: What do you plan to do on Sunday morning? \n#Person2#: Nothing special. \n#Person1#: How about going to English corner with me? \n#Person2#: Oh, I'd rather not. \n#Person1#: Why not ? \n#Person2#: You know, I am poor at English, especially spoken English. \n#Person1#: That's why you should go there, If ...
train_1957
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s going to travel to the United States and asks #Person1# where to go.
[ "#Person1#: I hear you are planning to travel abroad.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the United States. Where do you think I should go?\n#Person1#: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington DC, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles.\n#Person2#: Someone has suggested that we go to Hawaii...
train_1958
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# will have a get-together with #Person1#'s friends and asks Lucy to tell #Person1# what to wear.
[ "#Person1#: I'll have a get together with my friends tomorrow. Could you tell me what to wear Lucy?\n#Person2#: How about this red T-shirt Mark? It can make you look active.\n#Person1#: Oh, red makes me tense. I'd rather wear the yellow T-shirt.\n#Person2#: The yellow one? Why?\n#Person1#: Because it makes me feel ...
train_1959
Summarize the following conversation.
Kathy teaches #Person1# that tennis can be played singles or doubles and they use coins to decide who starts serving. She also introduces the scoring rules.
[ "#Person1#: Kathy, it seems you're having a lot of fun playing tennis.\n#Person2#: Would you like to learn?\n#Person1#: Yes, how do you play?\n#Person2#: Tennis can be played in singles or doubles. Look, there, the outside lines are for doubles and the inside lines are for singles.\n#Person1#: How do you decide who...
train_1960
Summarize the following conversation.
Erica calls Johnson and wants him to repair the window now. Last time the window was broken by kids but this time it was broken by Erica.
[ "#Person1#: I'd like to speak to Mister Johnson, please.\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: Oh hello. This is Erica Stone. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: Could you come over now?\n#Person2#: OK. I'll co...
train_1961
Summarize the following conversation.
Professor Smith advises Justine to download the notes from his web page and read them beforehand or read each chapter in the book before class.
[ "#Person1#: Hi, professor Smith.\n#Person2#: Hi, Justine, how are you?\n#Person1#: I am OK, but I'm doing badly in your class. I am wondering how to do better.\n#Person2#: I think comeing prepared class may do something to improve your grades.\n#Person1#: How can I prepare for class?\n#Person2#: Have you checked ou...
train_1962
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells Cindy #Person1# needs to go to the computer meeting, but #Person1# cannot miss the appointment with Mr. Nolan so #Person1# sends Sally to the meeting instead.
[ "#Person1#: Cindy, the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Tuesday. Could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room?\n#Person2#: Sure, I will take care of it right away. But what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with Mr. Nolan? Do you want me to call him and cancel?...
train_1963
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thanks Jenny for giving some reference books and suggestions that help #Person1# with #Person1#'s paper.
[ "#Person1#: Jenny, thank you for your help with my paper.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure if I have done something helpful to you.\n#Person1#: I am really grateful for the reference books you offered me. But for the materials, I would not have written my paper so quickly.\n#Person2#: It's nice of you to say so. I am i...
train_1964
Summarize the following conversation.
Viola tells #Person1# that the book is her birthday gift from her uncle. Viola will lend the book to #Person1# when she finishes reading.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Viola. I see that you take this book with you all day. What book is it?\n#Person2#: A wrinkle in time.\n#Person1#: You had a birthday party last weekend. So is this book a birthday gift from your friends or classmates?\n#Person2#: It is a birthday gift. My uncle sent it to me from New York.\n#Per...
train_1965
Summarize the following conversation.
Dan went to London first and then to Paris. Then he went shopping in Sydney and finally went to San Francisco. He also tells #Person1# about the weather in these cities.
[ "#Person1#: How was your trip, Dan? I'd love to go round the world.\n#Person2#: It was great. First we went to London but only for a few days as it rained all the time. Both of us got really wet.\n#Person1#: You went to Paris next, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Well, Paris wasn't at all, sunny, but it was better than Lon...
train_1966
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# about the schedule of the building work. #Person1#'ll confirm the date of moving the machinery with suppliers.
[ "#Person1#: I see there are some workmen on the site. When is the building work due to start?\n#Person2#: Well, it'll take three weeks to demolish the old building and clear away the debris. We should be ready to start the construction work in week 23.\n#Person1#: How long will the sub contractors be on site?\n#Per...
train_1967
Summarize the following conversation.
Terry calls to report that she might've left her watch in #Person2#'s hotel. #Person2# finds it. Terry requests #Person2# to send the watch.
[ "#Person1#: I'm now on the Songshan airport getting ready for departure. I realized that I might have left my watch.\n#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. May I have your name and room number?\n#Person1#: My name is Terry. I stayed last night in your hotel in room 132.\n#Person2#: What kind of watch is it?\n#Person1#: It's a bra...
train_1968
Summarize the following conversation.
Tony tells #Person2# the special rules about the job and the salary. Tony then introduces attendance records, holidays, and how to ask for leave.
[ "#Person1#: Tony, could you tell me if there are any special rules about the job?\n#Person2#: Working hours are from 8: 30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Be sure not to be late or absent. Report to the manager by filling in the ' Monthly Report ' every month.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else? How about my salary?\n#Person2#...
train_1969
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# loves the apartment but doesn't like all those stains in the carpet. #Person1# promises to clean the stains so #Person2# will take it.
[ "#Person1#: Do you like the apartment?\n#Person2#: I absolutely love the apartment.\n#Person1#: Everything is okay?\n#Person2#: I do have one problem with the apartment.\n#Person1#: What ' s the problem?\n#Person2#: I don ' t like all those stains in the carpet.\n#Person1#: We will have the carpet cleaned before yo...
train_1970
Summarize the following conversation.
Ms. Pewless meets with Mr. Brown and introduces her corporation's exhibition and products to him. Mr. Brown gets interested in their silk blouses
[ "#Person1#: Good morning. My name is Mr. Brown. I ' m from Australia. Here is my card.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I ' m pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown. My name is Kathy Pewless, the representative of Green Textile Import and Export Corporation.\n#Person1#: Pleased to meet you too, Ms. Pewless. I travel a lot every year...
train_1971
Summarize the following conversation.
Myra meets Mrs. Green at the airport. They greet each other and Myra hopes Mrs. Green can have a good time in Beijing.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, are you Mrs. Green from England?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: I'm pleased to meet you, Mrs. Green. My name is Myra. I work in Beijing Institute of Technology. I came here to meet you.\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: How do you do?\n#Person2#: It's kind of you to meet me at the ai...
train_1972
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites Helen to #Person1#'s party next Saturday. Helen tells #Person1# she may have something on that day but she'll drop by if she can.
[ "#Person1#: Helen, did you hear I ' m having a party? Next Saturday in my place.\n#Person2#: I may have something on that day, but thanks for inviting me.\n#Person1#: Well, drop by if you can.\n#Person2#: I will, do you want me to bring anything?\n#Person1#: No, just bring yourself. I hope to see you there." ]
train_1973
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1#'s looking for a vacant room. #Person2# has one available for 800 yuan a month and asks #Person1# to come back later.
[ "#Person1#: Do you take in students? I've been told you might have a vacant room.\n#Person2#: Yes. If you don't mind sharing room with someone else, there's one available.\n#Person1#: How much are you asking?\n#Person2#: 800 yuan a month.\n#Person1#: Could I have a look at it, please?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm on ...
train_1974
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# is giving #Person2#'s first driving lesson. #Person2# learns about preparation before driving and will drive to the petrol station to fill the petrol up.
[ "#Person1#: are you ready for your first driving lesson?\n#Person2#: yes. Which one is the brake again?\n#Person1#: the pedal on your left is the brake and the one on your right is the gas.\n#Person2#: I'm glad this car is an automatic. I don't like having to change gears.\n#Person1#: automatics are very simple to ...
train_1975
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# this small town has many serious problems because of cronyism.
[ "#Person1#: This small town has many serious problems.\n#Person2#: What's the cause?\n#Person1#: The mayor and high officials practice cronyism and a large number of guys who are good at nothing occupy many important positions.\n#Person2#: I see why it lags behind other towns." ]
train_1976
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_1977
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# thinks the apartment's great but wants #Person2# to upgrade the carpet and change the color of the painting. #Person2# agrees but asks for more money.
[ "#Person1#: This apartment is great, but could I upgrade a few things?\n#Person2#: What are you unhappy with?\n#Person1#: I want to have a different color carpet.\n#Person2#: If you agree to pay more money, you could upgrade the carpet.\n#Person1#: Would it cost a lot more?\n#Person2#: It could be as little as 2 do...
train_1978
Summarize the following conversation.
John got an unsatisfied grade in his exam and considers quitting school. #Person2# comforts him and lets him forget those things. John feels thankful to have such a helpful friend.
[ "#Person1#: What would you say if I told you I was going to quit school?\n#Person2#: I'd say, think twice about it. Well, you are not going to quit school, are you?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I failed my exam.\n#Person2#: What did you get?\n#Person1#: A B plus.\n#Person2#: That's not bad.\n#Person1#: But I should ha...
train_1979
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s depressed due to some problems with the work but #Person2# can solve it.
[ "#Person1#: How are you going all these days?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks.\n#Person1#: But you look depressed.\n#Person2#: I have some problem with my work.\n#Person1#: Is it serious?\n#Person2#: I can solve it, thanks.\n#Person1#: How about your family?\n#Person2#: Everything is Okay. And as soon as I see my son at h...
train_1980
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to come by and play bridge. #Person2# at first wants to do something else but ultimately agrees. Then #Person1# calls Janet and Tom to come.
[ "#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.\n#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case...
train_1981
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# admires #Person2#'s sweater and #Person2# tells #Person1# it was cheap.
[ "#Person1#: What a beautiful sweater!\n#Person2#: Do you think it looks good on me?\n#Person1#: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.\n#Person2#: You won't believe it, but it was really cheap.\n#Person1#: I wish I could find one just like it." ]
train_1982
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# and #Person2# haven't danced for a long time. They talk about what they have been doing recently and they decide to take dancing lessons together.
[ "#Person1#: I haven't danced for a long time.\n#Person2#: Neither have I.\n#Person1#: We must go to a dance soon, or we'll forget how to dance.\n#Person2#: Yes, we must. What have you been doing since I last saw you?\n#Person1#: I've been studying hard for my examinations. And you?\n#Person2#: I've been learning Ja...
train_1983
Summarize the following conversation.
Nandu and #Person1# meet for the first time. Nandu tells #Person1# how to spell his name and he's from Madras.
[ "#Person1#: OK, Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello!\n#Person1#: Hi, what's your name?\n#Person2#: Yeah, my name is Nandu.\n#Person1#: Nandu. Nandu, how do you spell you name?\n#Person2#: Yeah, my name is like N-A-N-J-U.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK. That's a nice name, Nandu. And where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm from Madras." ]
train_1984
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# went bungee jumping yesterday and #Person1# loves extreme sports.
[ "#Person1#: I went bungee jumping yesterday. It was so exciting.\n#Person2#: Do you really enjoy such dangerous sports?\n#Person1#: Yes, They are great fun and very challenging, too. Some day I'll want to try deep-sea diving and rock-climbing, too.\n#Person2#: You are a real fan of extreme sports.\n#Person1#: Yes. ...
train_1985
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to make an appointment with #Person2#. They confirm when and where they will meet.
[ "#Person1#: Professor, could I make an appointment with you?\n#Person2#: I am free tomorrow afternoon between two and four ; do you have a particular time in mind?\n#Person1#: Two o'clock would be the best time.\n#Person2#: Fine, do you know where my office is?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: Remember, it...
train_1986
Summarize the following conversation.
Mrs. Smith and Zhang Lin meet for the first time and greet each other.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me. But are you Mrs. Smith from America?\n#Person2#: That's it. I am Maria Smith. You must be Zhang Lin from Tianjin Sports Facility Co. Ltd.\n#Person1#: Yes. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you too, Mr. Zhang." ]
train_1987
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to add halogen lighting. #Person2# offers a price but #Person1# thinks it's too expensive. #Person2# explains why it is so expensive. #Person1# still wants to bargain but #Person2# won't budge.
[ "#Person1#: We've got a problem. . . it looks like we'll need more spotlights on the exhibition booth. The client thinks it's too dark, and they want to add halogen lighting. We've already got 3 sets of track lighting from you guys, do you think you could help us out and throw in some halogens?\n#Person2#: Oh. . . ...
train_1988
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person2# feels nervous for tomorrow's interview. #Person1# suggests qualities #Person2# should show during the interview.
[ "#Person1#: So how was your interview?\n#Person2#: I haven't gone to the interview yet. It's tomorrow. I am so nervous.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. You should do fine. You have the experience.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-go...
train_1989
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# asks #Person2# for help in ordering office supplies. #Person1# tells #Person2# what they need and their budget. #Person2# asks #Person1# to finish the request and will contact #Person1# when the supplies come in.
[ "#Person1#: I need help in ordering my office supplies.\n#Person2#: You can print out a copy of the Order Supply Form from our company web site and turn in into me. What will you be needing?\n#Person1#: I need ink cartridges, staples, and Post-its.\n#Person2#: Will you need all of them right away or can some wait?\...
train_1990
Summarize the following conversation.
Jill shows Mr. Yang around their factory and introduces the office block, the warehouse, the workshop, etc.
[ "#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Yang. I'm Jill, Mr. Smith's secretary. Would you like to look around the factory first?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would.\n#Person1#: Now this is our office block. We have all the administrative departments Sales, Accounting, Personnel, Market Research and so on.\n#Person2#: What's that buil...
train_1991
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains about the slow speed of taxis in the traffic jam. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s from New Zealand.
[ "#Person1#: Gosh, another stop. It seems the cars ahead of us have to stop every two minutes, It's no quicker than a bus.\n#Person2#: That's true. During rush hours, taxis are just as quick as buses.\n#Person1#: It was silly of me to have taken a taxi.\n#Person2#: At least, it can free you from the crowd. By the wa...
train_1992
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# complains to #Person2# about a new employee. #Person2# comforts #Person1# and suggests that #Person1# take them for good friends and have a talk with them.
[ "#Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It's unbelievable.\n#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady, take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.\n#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.\n#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the pr...
train_1993
Summarize the following conversation.
Mary recommends a new job to Ted and will help him type a resume.
[ "#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.\n#Person2#: Let's see. . . ' Wanted\n#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?\n#Person2#: What about my resume?\n#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.\n#...
train_1994
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to eat Chinese food. #Person2# recommends Panda Express.
[ "#Person1#: I think I'm going to go get some food.\n#Person2#: What do you want?\n#Person1#: I can't decide what to get.\n#Person2#: What kind of food do you want to get?\n#Person1#: I think I might like some Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to get it?\n#Person1#: I honestly don't know.\n#Pe...
train_1995
Summarize the following conversation.
Andrew asks #Person2# about the parking regulations on campus. #Person2# helps him to get a parking permit.
[ "#Person1#: Tell me about the parking regulations on campus. I got fined yesterday.\n#Person2#: You have to get a parking permit first.\n#Person1#: Where can I get a permit?\n#Person2#: Over there in the Service Building. I can go with you... Right, here is the form you need... OK, surname, well I know that, Hanks....
train_1996
Summarize the following conversation.
Jim is late for the class presentation and Alice is worried. Hopefully, there are still two groups ahead of their presentation when Jim arrives. Jim explains to Alice that he waits for the bus for too long.
[ "#Person1#: Jim, thank goodness you've arrived. The class presentation started half an hour ago, and I was just beginning to panic.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry for being late, Alice. This morning has been a real mess, I didn't think I was going to make it here at all.\n#Person1#: Why are you late? Our presentation depend...
train_1997
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# wants to buy a shirt but there're no medium-sized ones left. #Person2# checks the computer and tells #Person1# there would be available ones by next Thursday.
[ "#Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have the shirt in blue?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. But only in small, large, and extra-large.\n#Person1#: Oh, dam. I was hoping to have it in a medium size. It would really go well with my bag.\n#Person2#: Well, we may be getting more in next week. Would you like me to check our compu...
train_1998
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# tells #Person2# Richard has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children.
[ "#Person1#: I've been worried that Richard is frozen.\n#Person2#: What sounds to be a problem?\n#Person1#: Well, he has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children. I was wondering there might be something on his mind. Some problem at home?" ]
train_1999
Summarize the following conversation.
#Person1# calls Mr. Smith to tell him Dr. Brown won't be able to see him today and changes the appointment to tomorrow afternoon.
[ "#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Smith. I'm afraid Dr. Brown won't be able to see you today. He's still waiting for a flight out of New York. He said he would meet you tomorrow afternoon. Is it OK?\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Thank you for calling." ]