TASK DEFINITION: You are given a conversation between two people. 'Person1:' and 'Person2:' are used to separate their respective dialogues. You are required to assign a label 'formal' if there is an absence of emotion and a presence of questions anywhere within the conversation. If such pattern is not found assign the label 'informal'.
PROBLEM: Person1: How do I apply to an American university ?
Person2:You should go to the library to find some information about American universities , and write to the Admission Office . Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials . From experience , many applicants write to several universities instead of just one .
Person1: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply .
Person2:That is true . I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities . First of all , you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work , three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence , and the official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) score ( It's usually 550 ) . Then you need a financial guarantee , and an application fee of 25 dollars .
Person1: What's to come next ?
Person2:If they agree to enroll you , they will send you a TAP - 66 Form . With TAP - 66 , you can apply for a passport from our government , and then apply for a visa from the US Embassy in Beijing .
Person1: How long will it take to go over all the procedures ?
Person2:From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well .
Person1: Thank you . I appreciate all your help .
Person2:You are welcome . Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions .

SOLUTION: informal

PROBLEM: Person1: Excuse me . What time does the next train to London leave ?
Person2:At 10:30 .
Person1: Is it a direct train to London ?
Person2:Yes , it is .
Person1: OK . Two tickets to London , please .
Person2:Single or return ?
Person1: Single , please . How much in total ?
Person2:10 pounds .
Person1: Here you are . Which platform should I go to wait for the train ?
Person2:It's platform 5 .
Person1: OK . Thank you .
Person2:You are welcome .

SOLUTION: informal

PROBLEM: Person1: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him . He was very rude and told me to mind my own business . I cannot put up with that .
Person2:What does his dad say ?
Person1: John is a peacemaker.He simply doesn ' t bother.He says he should give him a free hand .

SOLUTION:
formal