TASK DEFINITION: You are given a conversation between two people. 'Person1:' and 'Person2:' are used to separate their respective dialogues. If the conversation begins with a question, label it '1' otherwise '0'.
PROBLEM:  Person1:     Can I help you ?  
 Person2:  Yes , I need to buy a computer for this semester . I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here .  
 Person1:      Well , you heard right.You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here.We have great discounts for students .  
 Person2:  I don't know much about computers.But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory . And I need a printer .  
 Person1:      Well , first let's consider your computer.Here , for example , is a system I highly recommend--the Power Macintosh G3.It comes with 64 megabytes of total memory .  
 Person2:  Is that a lot ? Sixty-four ?  
 Person1:      Yes , it is . It should be enough for any student needs you might have.What department are you in ?  
 Person2:  History .  
 Person1:      Well , so you will mostly be using word processing , for writing papers . I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing.We can talk about software later . Let's talk about your  
 Person2:  Thirty percent ?  
 Person1:      Yes .  
 Person2:  Wow . That's really good.And you think this is really a good system for a graduate student ?  
 Person1:      Yes . It's an excellent system .  
 Person2:  Hmm . Hey , wait . This has an Apple on it . Is this an Apple computer ?  
 Person1:      Yes , it's a Macintosh . It's Apple . Macintosh and Apple are the same thing .  
 Person2:  I don't want Macintosh . I want PC .  
 Person1:      I'm sorry , but our university computer center only sells Macintosh equipment .  
 Person2:  What ? Are you serious ?  
 Person1:      Yes .  
 Person2:  But nobody uses Macintosh !  
 Person1:      That's not true.Most of the students and professors in the university here use Macintosh.They find it is better for writing and word-processing , and that is what students mostly do . Ma  
 Person2:  Yes , I'm from Taiwan .  
 Person1:      Well , I know that in most Asian countries Apple is not very popular.But here in America , especially in universities and publishing companies , Apple is very commonly used .  
 Person2:  But I need a computer that can handle writing in Chinese .  
 Person1:      There are several Chinese writing programs you can use with Macintosh.Chinese is no problem for Apple .  
 Person2:  Hmm . I think I should ask some of my friends for advice before I make a decision . I'm sorry .  
 Person1:      No , don't be sorry . It's reasonable to ask your friends.But believe me , most of the students here in the university--Asian students included--most of them use Apple .  
 Person2:  Well , thanks for your advice . I will probably come back later .  
 Person1:      You're very welcome . Here is my card , if you need any help . 

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM:  Person1:     Good morning Mike !  
 Person2:  Morning Sally ! What's up ? you seem in a hurry !  
 Person1:      I am having an exam at nine , It's already eight thirty .  
 Person2:  Don't worry , I'll drive you .  
 Person1:      Thank you very much !  
 Person2:  How are your cases coming along ?  
 Person1:      Very well , thanks , I will probably finish next week , but this is still a lot of work , I have been worked on in for six months , and i ' m so closed to end . I can feel it .  
 Person2:  Wow , Good for you.It sounds like a lot of work . I'm proud of you ! Is this the right building ?  
 Person1:      Yes , It's only eight forty . Thanks so much !  
 Person2:  You're welcome.Good luck , bye !  
 Person1:      Have a nice day , bye ! 

SOLUTION: 0

PROBLEM:  Person1:     How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? 
 Person2:  Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby 
 Person1:      Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ? 
 Person2:  I like taking photos out of door . 
 Person1:      Oh , photography , It ’ s really a good hobby . 
 Person2:  Yes , I usually develop and print all my own photos . 
 Person1:      You yourself have a photo studio ? 
 Person2:  Yes , simple as it is . t does work . 

SOLUTION:
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