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#Person1#: Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?
#Person1#: Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment?
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to speak with you at this moment. He is on another line. When can he call you back?
#Person2#: Uh, let me see. It's 9:00 o'clock in the evening here. We are 12 hours behind. Tell him to call me in the next 2 hours. Otherwise, tonight after 8:00 o'clock.
#Person1#: Do you mean tonight Shanghai time?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be your time.
#Person1#: Mr.Jacob, would you please give me your telephone number?
#Person2#: He already has it. But just to be on the safe side, it is 9176756578.
#Person1#: Please let me confirm. That it is 9176756578.
#Person2#: Yes, that is correct.
#Person1#: Thank you for calling. I will be sure that Mister Parker will get this message immediately.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You are welcome. Goodnight. | Ryan Jacob calls to Universal Export Shanghai and wants to speak to David Parker. #Person1# tells him David Parker is on another line and will call him back at the time that is available to Jacob. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm phoning up about this job you have advertised in this paper. This...er... Young sales manager?
#Person2#: Oh yes.
#Person1#: I'd like to apply for it. Would you send me an application form?
#Person2#: No. You simply sending a written application, a letter.
#Person1#: Can you tell me a bit more about this job?
#Person2#: Well, we are really looking for someone who isn't too concerned about working fairly long hours.
#Person1#: What do you mean by long hours?
#Person2#: This is a job which does, as the advertisement says, have travel possibility and very often, one would be away at weekends, for instance.
#Person1#: Oh. I thought you meant working in evenings and working overtime.
#Person2#: Well, it could also mean working in the evenings. But for a managerial post, we don't pay for overtime, that's for other grades.
#Person1#: Oh, what kind of money are you paying then?
#Person2#: Well, this is to be negotiated. Oh, it depends partly on your experience and education. Perhaps you can tell me briefly what that is.
#Person1#: I've just left to school and got A level in geography.
#Person2#: Oh, I see.
#Person1#: And it's the troubles that appears to me. That's why I'm inquiring about a job.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. What sort of salary were you thinking in terms of?
#Person1#: Starting off, I thought it would be something of 500 pounds a week.
#Person2#: Well. Sending your application letter and then we will consider your case along with all the other applicants.
#Person1#: All right. Many thanks. Good bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person1# wants to apply for a young sales manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# they're looking for someone who isn't too concerned about working long hours and the salary can be negotiated. #Person2# asks #Person1# to send #Person1#'s application letter and they will consider after hearing about #Person1#'s experience and education. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are there any vacancies still available?
#Person2#: Yes. We need a plumber here.
#Person1#: I am looking for a job that is more advanced than that, such as sales manager or regional manager.
#Person2#: I am sorry. They are not available now. | #Person2# only needs a plumber but #Person1# wants a more advanced job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, my name is Sovia.What ' s your name?
#Person2#: My name is Jeff.
#Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I ' m a podiatrist. What about you?
#Person1#: I ' m a nurse.What do you do in your free time?
#Person2#: I like to play piano, go bowling and chat with my friends.And you?
#Person1#: I like to hang out with my friends, play games and go swimming.
#Person2#: Would you like to go out some time?
#Person1#: Sure, that ' d be great.Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: Anywhere with you.
#Person1#: Aren ' t you sweet. | Sovia, a nurse, and Jeff, a podiatrist, share their hobbies and would like to go out sometime. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to find a bus that'll take me to the Gold Line.
#Person2#: Where do you live?
#Person1#: I live up in Altadena.
#Person2#: The 264 will take you there.
#Person1#: It goes all the way there?
#Person2#: I know for a fact that it goes to the station.
#Person1#: What street would I catch it on?
#Person2#: If you go to Altadena Drive, you can catch it there.
#Person1#: I didn't know that bus went to the Gold Line station.
#Person2#: Yup, it does.
#Person1#: Well, thanks for letting me know.
#Person2#: It was my pleasure. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the Gold Line by bus. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Monica, how is everything going?
#Person2#: Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.
#Person1#: Why? You ' re not satisfied anymore?
#Person2#: I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV companies, but I need to do some more in-depth research before I send my application letters out.
#Person1#: That is important. Doing research on a company you are interested in will definitely help your application.
#Person2#: Certainly, it is very nice talking with you. But I really have to go now. Catch you later.
#Person1#: Ok, good luck to you. | Monica is thinking about quitting her current job. #Person1# agrees that Monica should do some research before she sends her application letters out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?
#Person2#: Not a bad idea!
#Person1#: What would you like to see in Beijing?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. I'd like to go to the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up here tomorrow. | #Person1# will take #Person2# to the Summer Palace tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?
#Person2#: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!
#Person1#: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?
#Person2#: You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important thing is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend the
#Person1#: What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?
#Person2#: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out side of your body.
#Person1#: So I need plenty of space for this exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
#Person1#: Great. Thanks for you advice! | #Person1# wants to get fit and stretch #Person1#'s muscles. #Person2# recommends lifting knees to excise the legs, doing the push-ups to exercise arms, and stretching arms when lying on the back to exercise chest muscles. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Black? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Step inside, will you? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you. Take a seat. We can go into details later.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws, bolts, nuts, pins, studs, and that kind of things.
#Person1#: For wood or for metal?
#Person2#: For both. Now, do you make machines for producing such things?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a showroom not far away from here, Mr. Black. Are you free now?
#Person2#: Yes, quite free until noon.
#Person1#: Fine. Then, shall we go right away? I have a car outside.
#Person2#: Have you? That's splendid. Just let me get my things together. I won't keep you long.
#Person1#: Take your time, sir. I can wait. | Mr. Black tells #Person1# their speciality is wholesale supplying of stuff like screws for both wood and metal. #Person1# will lead Mr. Black to their showroom to see the machines. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?
#Person2#: I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.
#Person1#: Then stay away. No one is keeping you from doing that.
#Person2#: Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, that's all.
#Person1#: All right, I will explain it to you later on. Now scram.
#Person2#: Ok. I will wait until you have had your fun, if that's what you want.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I want, thank you. | #Person2# is running around in front of the TV. #Person1# asks #Person2# to stay away. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2#: Is she chubby?
#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic.
#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?
#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses.
#Person2#: How's her skin?
#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.
#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos?
#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos, one on her lower back, one on her neck, and one on her left foot.
#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like?
#Person1#: It's a butterfly---everyone in her family has one.
#Person2#: Even her mother?
#Person1#: Yes, even her mother.
#Person2#: What's her personality like?
#Person1#: She's a lot like me.
#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true! | #Person1# asks if Jacob is interested in going on a blind date with a friend of #Person1#'s and describes the girl to Jacob. Jacob thinks there's something wrong with the girl because she sounds too good to be true. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?
#Person1#: I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.
#Person2#: that Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?
#Person1#: I'm not really in the mood for Italian, actually. I was thinking of something a bit spicy.
#Person2#: if you want spicy food, then I'd recommend going to a Thai, Indian or Chinese restaurant. How about that Chinese buffet on Cowley Road?
#Person1#: I really like that restaurant ; you get a lot for your money there. But, they've westernized their food, so it's not actually that spicy.
#Person2#: you're right. Most of their dishes have sweet sauces. We could try that Indian restaurant just down the road from us.
#Person1#: the Taj? They're a bit expensive, but they do serve large portions of very hot food.
#Person2#: the Taj it is then.
#Person1#: shall we bring our own bottle of wine to save some money?
#Person2#: they'll still charge us a corkage fee.
#Person1#: that's right. It'll probably work out to be about the same then anyway.
#Person2#: don't worry about money. I'll treat you tonight.
#Person1#: are you sure? We could go Dutch.
#Person2#: no, I'll pay. It's my turn anyway. You paid last time.
#Person1#: I won't argue with that! Let's go! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go out for dinner tonight. #Person1# wants to go somewhere with large portions and spicy food. #Person2# suggests the Taj, an Indian restaurant, and offers to treat #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Paul, why the long face?
#Person2#: It's difficult to explain.
#Person1#: Try me.
#Person2#: Well, I had a terrible day of work, I'm thinking of quiting my job.
#Person1#: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.
#Person2#: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.
#Person1#: Cheer up, I hope you'll feel better soon. | Paul is thinking of quitting his job. #Person1# tries to cheer him up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You seem to like her very much, don't you?
#Person2#: I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.
#Person1#: But I heard that she had a three-year-old girl.
#Person2#: I can not belive that. It must be cooked up by someone. | #Person2# is surprised when #Person1# tells him the woman he loves has a child. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Paul, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical. Why?
#Person1#: I have tickets to a show. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: What kind of music is it?
#Person1#: Pop. It's Maria Carey.
#Person2#: When is it?
#Person1#: At 8P M tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to go. Do you think we should have dinner first?
#Person1#: Yes, that's a good idea.
#Person2#: Let's eat at the restaurant across the street from my apartment.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I know the place you mean. We ate there last month, right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. You have a good memory. | #Person1# invites Paul to Maria Carey's show at 8 PM tomorrow. They will go after having dinner together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steve. Is that you?
#Person2#: Yeah. What's going on?
#Person1#: Not much. What a surprise to see you here.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's been a couple of months since I saw you.
#Person1#: What have you been up to?
#Person2#: I just started working out.
#Person1#: Really? Where do you work out at?
#Person2#: I joined the Samsung Health Club last month.
#Person1#: What do you mostly do during your workout?
#Person2#: I concentrate mostly on my legs, chest, arms and stomach.
#Person1#: I should start exercising more.
#Person2#: It's hard work while exercising, but it is a great feeling when I get done.
#Person1#: I have a running machine at home. I used to use it, but I already got sick of it.
#Person2#: Exercising at home is hard. The environment is not suited for exercising.
#Person1#: If I want to exercise, I will need to join a gym.
#Person2#: I have a couple of guest passes. You want to check out my health club?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Let's go over the weekend.
#Person2#: Great. I'll call you Saturday morning.
#Person1#: Aright. I'll talk to you later.
#Person2#: Ok. Bye. | Steve joined a health club to work out. #Person1# had a running machine at home but already got sick of it. Steve tells #Person1# exercising at home is hard and invites #Person1# to check out his health club Saturday morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.
#Person2#: Yesterday morning was beautiful i thought the sunning was going to continue.
#Person1#: So did i. that's why i didn't take my umbrella. i got cold in the rain in the afternoon. it was raining cats and dogs.
#Person2#: I know. i could not believe it when i got hit by that storm. it was pouring with rain all afternoon.
#Person1#: We really have some miserable weather sometime. i wish i would live somewhere which were sunning all year round.
#Person2#: If it was sunning all year round there would be drought. you probably would not like it either.
#Person1#: I guess you are right. maybe i just wish the weather could be a little more predictable.
#Person2#: The weather forecasters are not good at predicting the weather would be like. our weather is so changeable. | #Person1# and #Person2# both got hit by the storm yesterday. #Person1# wishes the weather could be a little more predictable. #Person2# thinks the weather is changeable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: All right, let's see who's ruining my TV time.
#Person2#: What are you going to do? Call my boss and chew him out?
#Person1#: Is your boss named Vic? Your pager says, This is Vic. Here I come!
#Person2#: Impossible. My pager is really old. It doesn't display messages.
#Person1#: Here, see for yourself. That's really strange! It's almost the same as when I. . .
#Person2#: Gosh, you're right! It's from some guy named Vic. I wonder who he is. . . | #Person2#'s pager displays a message from a guy named Vic but #Person2# doesn't know who he is. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Will you give your friends a buzz and put out a feeler to see if they like to offer me a loan?
#Person2#: Give them a buzz? What can I say to them? Say that you want a loan?
#Person1#: I just want to make sure that there is possibility of giving us a loan.
#Person2#: And they, too, want to make sure their loan is worthwhile. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to buzz #Person2#'s friends for a loan. #Person2# thinks they need to make sure their loan is worthwhile. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm pleased to meet you again, Mrs. King.
#Person2#: Pleased to see you, too, Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: You've had a good trip, I hope.
#Person2#: Yes, a very pleasant journey, thank you.
#Person1#: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other.
#Person2#: So it is, I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years.
#Person1#: We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you. You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement.
#Person2#: I'm glad you're satisfied with our work. I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products.
#Person1#: Yes, we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos. We can see you are experienced in this particular line.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative. After all, you sold around 400 pieces there last year. You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end.
#Person2#: That is the result of our hard work. Well, what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then?
#Person1#: 500 pieces.
#Person2#: No, no. That's too big a number to be acceptable. Let's put it at 450 pieces. And we'll strive to sell more, of course. We wish to add another clause. For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota, we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts.
#Person1#: All right, let's fix it at 450 pieces then. And for every additional 50 pianos sold, we'll give you 1 % higher commission.
#Person2#: I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged.
#Person1#: We would like to make a specific mention of one more point. As our sole distributor, you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own.
#Person2#: No, certainly not. That's a reasonable restriction.
#Person1#: Another thing is that every six months we would like to receive from you a detailed report on current market conditions and the users comments on our products.
#Person2#: Yes, we've already prepared one. I've brought it with me. I'll put it forward when we talk with the manufacturers tomorrow.
#Person1#: Good, that's all then.
#Person2#: Good. | Mrs. King comes to renew the sole agency agreement with Mr. Brown for another 2 years. They agree that the annual sale will be 450 pieces and Mr. Brown will give Mrs. King 1% higher commission for every additional 50 pianos sold. Mrs. King will send Mr. Brown a detailed report every six months. They will talk with the manufacturers tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: If we employ you, what starting salary would you expect?
#Person2#: I'd like to start at 3000 yuan a month.
#Person1#: I think your background and experience are worth the compensation.
#Person2#: Does it include bonuses?
#Person1#: No, there are annual bonuses, one week paid vacation a year, and health insurance.
#Person2#: Very good. | #Person1# agrees #Person2#'s starting monthly salary would be 3000 yuan and tells #Person2# about other benefits. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where did you go yesterday?
#Person2#: I went to play tennis in the public park.
#Person1#: How often do you play tennis?
#Person2#: Twice a week. How about you?
#Person1#: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.
#Person2#: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.
#Person1#: I usually play with my schoolmates.
#Person2#: Do you like watching football matches?
#Person1#: Yes, I went to the Than He Sports Center for the football match last Sunday. | #Person2# plays tennis twice a week. #Person1# prefers football and basketball and plays with #Person1#'s schoolmates. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to order broadband internet for my laptop.
#Person2#: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and a prompt will tell you the payment options.
#Person1#: Well, I don't have an Ethernet port. My computer runs entirely on wireless service.
#Person2#: That's too bad. But there are several alternatives, if you want to hear them.
#Person1#: Yes, please! Tell me about the alternatives.
#Person2#: We run a fully equipped computer lab on the first floor.
#Person1#: Very good. How much does that cost?
#Person2#: The service is free to hotel patrons. However, printing costs ten cents per page.
#Person1#: I see. And the other alternatives?
#Person2#: Alternatively, we do offer wireless in our lobby. You can bring your laptop down here.
#Person1#: Great! What if I need to print something in the lobby?
#Person2#: You would have to use the computer lab. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. | #Person2# wants to order broadband internet for the laptop. #Person1# gives #Person2# three options and tells #Person2# #Person2# has to use the computer lab to print. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I have many things to buy. I would like to choose the cleaning milk first.
#Person1#: All right. What is your type of skin?
#Person2#: Dry. That's my problem.
#Person1#: You can use this. It has special effect for keeping your face moisturized. It has this lotion, as a gift attached.
#Person2#: Sounds good. What about shampoo? I would like to buy the product that prevents scurf.
#Person1#: How about this one? It is well-known for the effect of removing scurf.
#Person2#: Is it a newcomer?
#Person1#: Yes, it is a new brand.
#Person2#: I do not care the brand as long as it works well.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: I want to buy the toothpaste, the brand of Jiajieshi.
#Person1#: Yes, here you are. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to choose the cleansing milk for dry skin and shampoo to prevent scurf. #Person2# also buys a toothpaste. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy some perfume for my girlfriend.
#Person1#: Do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?
#Person2#: She usually doesn't wear anything but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. But I'd like to buy her a new Fragrance.
#Person1#: OK, here are some of our most popular perfumes.
#Person2#: Which one would you recommend?
#Person1#: Personally, I quite like the new perfume from Clinique. It's a subtle flowery scent. What do you think?
#Person2#: That smells great. I'll take one bottle, please.
#Person1#: Would you like to buy any other cosmetics for your girlfriend? We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.
#Person2#: It's OK. She normally just wears a little foundation and some loose powder, and I don't know what shade to buy.
#Person1#: How about some lipstick? Every woman needs a nice tube of lipstick.
#Person2#: She doesn't usually wear lipstick. She thinks it makes her nose look too big.
#Person1#: How about some mascara? That will make her eyes look bigger.
#Person2#: No, thank you. She has big enough eyes as it is.
#Person1#: I know what she would like-some whitening cream.
#Person2#: No thanks. Western women usually try to make their skin darker, not lighter.
#Person1#: Will that be all then?
#Person2#: That will be all. You've been very helpful, thanks. | #Person2# would like to buy some perfume for #Person2#'s girlfriend. #Person1# recommends the new perfume from Clinique and some other cosmetics, like skin cleansers, moisturizers, lipsticks, mascara, and whitening cream. #Person2# only takes the perfume. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: how's your job search going?
#Person2#: I don't know. I only started looking for a job a few days ago.
#Person1#: I see. Have you found anything that you're interested in?
#Person2#: I've only found a few openings in my field.
#Person1#: what kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'm trying to find a job in sound engineering.
#Person1#: there's not a very high demand for that kind of job, is there?
#Person2#: unfortunately not. If I can't find anything in the field, then I could also work in the tourism field.
#Person1#: that's a good idea. You have plenty of experience in the tourism industry, don't you?
#Person2#: yes.
#Person1#: by the way, I saw a job in the paper this morning that you might be interested in.
#Person2#: really? what is it?
#Person1#: it's a job at a recruitment agency.
#Person2#: that's interesting. Do you think they'd hire me?
#Person1#: well, you have plenty of experience job hunting. I think you'd be the perfect person for the job!
#Person2#: that's true. I might as well call them up and see if I can get an interview. Do you have the details?
#Person1#: sure, it's the ad circled with a red pen in the middle of the classifieds. Good luck! | #Person2# is trying to find a job in sound engineering but only found a few openings. #Person2# could also work in the tourism field. #Person1# recommends a job at a recruitment agency. #Person2# is interested. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
#Person2#: I'm OK.
#Person1#: OK. I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
#Person2#: OK, Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which is a little special.
#Person1#: OK. Yeah! Yeah!
#Person2#: First you take some eggs and crack them in a bowl, and whisk them up, quite, so they're quite high and fluffy, and in a hot pan, and you need a pan that's that's kind of small, that the sides go up at an angle. You put some oil and heat it up, so it's quite hot, and then you take your whipped up eggs, or whisked up eggs, and pour them into the pan, and as it's cooking, if you take a spatula, and push the bottom layer of the egg, to the side, to the sides, and then to the middle, so the uncooked egg gets to the bottom of the pan.
#Person1#: Oh, OK. Wow!
#Person2#: OK. And keep doing that until most of the egg is cooked so you should have a nice thick omelet and then flip it over, you'll only have to cook that side lightly. Put your fillings on the top and fold it over and let it sit just long enough to melt the cheese.
#Person1#: Wow. That sounds really good.
#Person2#: Mm, it is.
#Person1#: Wow. What fillings do you recommend?
#Person2#: Um, well, if you want to do a real simple one, you can just use some pre-made salsa and cheese, and that's easy, or you can do something like cut up some ham and cheese, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, anything that you like. If you want to make a spinach omelet then you have to add the cooked spinach to the egg mixture. So it's actually cooked in it. It's inside bacon and sour cream is nice and Jack cheese. | Keri teaches #Person1# to cook the omelet by the way that Keri's father and grandmother did. Firstly crack and whisk some eggs and keep pushing the bottom layer to the side when cooking it until most of it is cooked. Then flip it over and add some fillings. Keri recommends pre-made salsa and cheese for the filling. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now tell me, what's your problem?
#Person2#: I don't feel like eating. And I cannot sleep well.
#Person1#: Do you have a fever?
#Person2#: Yes, a low fever. I feel terrible. Am I dying?
#Person1#: Certainly not. Take one of these white pills three times a day.
#Person2#: Before the meals or after the meals?
#Person1#: After the meals. And do not forget to take two sleeping pills before going to bed. | #Person2# has a lower fever. #Person1# gives #Person2# some medicine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I know why Mr. Fro didn't like our ad idea! He doesn't know the first thing about coffee.
#Person2#: True. I always see him drinking instant.
#Person1#: Let's take him some of Kitty's best and make the pitch again.
#Person2#: Do you think that will be enough to make him have a change of heart?
#Person1#: It's worth a shot. | #Person1# suggests they take Mr. Fro some best coffee and try their ad idea again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm really glad that you came to see me.
#Person2#: I had to. I was missing you a lot.
#Person1#: I was missing you too.
#Person2#: So, why haven't you visited me?
#Person1#: I've actually been busy lately.
#Person2#: What have you been doing?
#Person1#: I've just been working really hard.
#Person2#: I've also been busy.
#Person1#: Tell me what you've been doing.
#Person2#: Basically, I've been working too.
#Person1#: Well whatever, I'm glad you came.
#Person2#: So am I. | #Person1# and #Person2# have been busy working recently. #Person1# is glad #Person2# came to see #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is our destination the amusement park?
#Person2#: Yes, I think even though we are adults, it's still a good place for us to relax.
#Person1#: What are you going to enjoy?
#Person2#: I want some exciting. Which is more fun, the roller coaster or the ferris wheel?
#Person1#: I like neither.
#Person2#: Come on. Here is for enjoying and exciting.
#Person1#: OK, let me think. The roller coaster looks more fun.
#Person2#: I like ferris wheel more.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. We can go to the ferris wheel later.
#Person2#: OK, let's go. | #Person1# and #Person2# goes to the amusement park. They decide to go to the roller coaster and then the Ferris wheel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is today's schedule. At 8: 30AM, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the staff for preventatives.
#Person2#: That's great. What are the prizes?
#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
#Person2#: To encourage the staff increases.
#Person1#: Ok. Next thing is laying the corner-stone for the new plant at 10 AM. At 12 AM, back here for lunch.
#Person2#: What about the afternoon?
#Person1#: At 2 PM, give a presentation here with the press. At four o'clock sharp, have dinner with Mr. Smith, manager of NCC. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about today's schedule, which is tight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you here for the position advertised in China Daily?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'm very interested in that advertisement about hiring a computer program designer, and hope to know a little more about it.
#Person1#: What kind of information would you like?
#Person2#: Well, first I would like to know if this position is still available.
#Person1#: Yes, it's still open.
#Person2#: Terrific! Then how should I apply for?
#Person1#: Oh, we need your resume, health report, three photographs and several letters of recommendation. Would you please send them to us by next Wednesday?
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Bye-bye. | #Person2# asks #Person1# about the availability of the position of computer program designer and how to apply for it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're the editor of Public Eye. What kind of topics does your program cover?
#Person2#: Well, there are essentially domestic stories. We don't cover international stories. We don't cover party politics or economics. We do issues of general social concern to our British audience. They can be anything from the future of the health service to the way the environment is going downhill.
#Person1#: How do you choose the topic? Do you choose one because it's what the public wants to know about or because it's what you feel the public ought to know about?
#Person2#: I think it's a mixture of both. Sometimes you have a strong feeling that something is important and you want to see it examined and you want to contribute to a public debate. Sometimes people come to you with things they are worried about and they can be quite small things. They can be a story about corruption in local government, something they cannot quite understand, why it doesn't seem to be working out properly, like they are not having their litter collected properly or the dustbins emptied.
#Person1#: How do you know that you've got a really successful program? One that is just right for the time?
#Person2#: I think you get a sense about it after working in it in a number of years. You know which stories are going to get the attention. They are going to be published just the point when the public are concerned about that. | #Person2#, the editor of Public Eye, tells #Person1# their program is essentially domestic stories and it's the mixture of what the public wants to know about and what they feel the public ought to know about. #Person2# could feel whether #Person2# has got a successful program. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night?
#Person2#: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them?
#Person1#: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever.
#Person2#: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things? It would be easier to chip the rock away than to get the barnacles off.
#Person1#: Exactly, and that's why scientists are trying to figure out what the barnacles glue is made of. It's considered one of the strongest adhesives in nature.
#Person2#: And it would have the advantage of being able to work on wet surfaces too.
#Person1#: Precisely, and because it's natural protein, it probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today.
#Person2#: Think of all the ways doctors and dentists could use such a glue, mending broken bones, fasting false teeth.
#Person1#: There could be countless uses. Scientists hope to learn soon exactly how the glue is made, so that people can make use of it. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about barnacles and their glue, which probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today and could have countless uses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 4373811.
#Person2#: Hello. Is that Jean?
#Person1#: Yes, speaking.
#Person2#: There is a really good film on at the cinema this week. It's called 'Sounds Forever'. Would you like to come and see it with me on Wednesday evening?
#Person1#: No. I'm afraid I can't. I'm going to play at a concert at London University on Wednesday.
#Person2#: What about Friday then?
#Person1#: That would be great. Yes, I'd love to. What time does it start?
#Person2#: At 7:00 pm. Would you like to go for a drink first?
#Person1#: Yes, fine. Is six o'clock OK? We can meet outside the cinema.
#Person2#: OK. See you on Friday then. Bye. | #Person2# invites Jane to see a film on Wednesday evening but Jane is busy at that time. They decide to go on Friday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not really sure. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: I see. Well, there's plenty to look at again this year. I'm sure you'd have to walk miles to see each stand.
#Person2#: That's true.
#Person1#: Would you like a coffee? Come and sit down for a minute. No obligation.
#Person2#: Well, that's very kind of you. But...
#Person1#: No, please, is this the first year you've been to the fair, Mr. ...?
#Person2#: Yes. Johnson. James Johnson.
#Person1#: My name's Susan Carter. Are you looking for anything in particular or are you just interested in computers in general?
#Person2#: Well, actually, I have some specific jobs in mind. I own a small company. We've grown quite dramatically over the past 12 months and we really need some technological help to enable us to keep on top of everything.
#Person1#: What's your line of business, Mr. Johnson?
#Person2#: We are a training consultancy.
#Person1#: I see. And what do you need to keep on top?
#Person2#: The first thing is correspondence. We have a lot of standard letters and forms. So I suppose we need some kind of word processor.
#Person1#: Right. Well, that's no problem. But it may be possible for you to get a system that does a lot of other things in addition to word processing. What might suit you is the MR5000. That's over there. It's IBM compatible.
#Person2#: What about the price?
#Person1#: Well, the MR5000 costs 1,050 pounds. Software comes free with the hardware.
#Person2#: Well, I'll think about it. Thank you.
#Person1#: Here's my card. Please feel free to contact me. | Susan Carter gives James Johnson some coffee and lets him sit down. James owns a company of training consultancy and needs some technological help to keep on top of everything. Susan recommends MR5000 to James. James will think about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you sure that this is the place to wait for our school bus?
#Person2#: Yeah. Look, other kids are coming this way.
#Person1#: But it doesn't look like a real bus stop.
#Person2#: That's because regular buses don't stop here.
#Person1#: How much is it going to cost?
#Person2#: Nothing. It's free.
#Person1#: Is that yellow bus it?
#Person2#: Let's go sit in the back. All the cool kids do. | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that regular buses don't stop at the school bus station and their school bus is free. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?
#Person2#: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.
#Person2#: It is so kind of you, Dad. | #Person2# lost mum's necklace. #Person1# will buy a new one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you going to take?
#Person2#: Roast pork chops with a bottle of red wine, please. Is soup served here?
#Person1#: Of course. What kind of soup do you like? Clear or thick?
#Person2#: Clear soup. I think tomato soup is fine. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order roast pork chops and tomato soup. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you alright, child?
#Person2#: Hey, I still know my name.
#Person1#: What did the nurse say?
#Person2#: She said I have a fever but nothing major.
#Person1#: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.
#Person2#: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?
#Person1#: Then I'll phone our family physician and make an appointment for you. | #Person2# has a fever. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should go home and get plenty of rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you going to do for one year abroad, Tom?
#Person2#: Study, study, study. I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You are going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes. I am going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#: Won't you get lonely?
#Person2#: Hey, I am a pretty cool guy. I will make friends, and I'll have a lot of extracurricular activities too. You know, like fencing, or theater or something. | Tom is going to study for one year abroad and believes he won't feel lonely. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
#Person1#: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the seed?
#Person2#: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.
#Person1#: Well, how much are they?
#Person2#: Well, they're on sale today for only $1 each.
#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?
#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?
#Person2#: You can buy them either ripe or unripe. Unripe ones are hard.
#Person1#: Where do they grow mangoes?
#Person2#: The ones that are on sale are from Central America. | #Person1# wants to buy some fresh products on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes and introduces the fruit to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. He often has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Tom who drinks a lot and has Dutch courage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: That's fine. You must try this dish.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a most popular dish.
#Person1#: I think I'll try it, and give me some green salad together.
#Person2#: We have two dressings for salad. Which one would you like?
#Person1#: What kind do you have?
#Person2#: We have French and Thousand Island.
#Person1#: Make it Thousand Island. | #Person1# would like to taste some local dishes. #Person2# recommends steamed fish. #Person1# will try it and some green salad. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
#Person2#: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I went home, then I'd have to find my own place.
#Person2#: You mean they're kicking you out?
#Person1#: Not really, they just don't want me living at home. My older sister did that, and she lived at home for seven years. Once she started living at home, it got harder and harder for her to move out.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like my parents want me to live at home the rest of my life. They said that it's ok if I move back home to begin with, but they want me to find a place of my own after a year or so.
#Person1#: My parents just didn't handle my older sister very well, and because of that, they want me to be more independent. They think that it's important that I should learn how to live on my own.
#Person2#: I know I need to learn that myself, but I just don't have the money for it at the moment. Living at home allows me to save up some money before I started finding a place. | Fred has got a job in his hometown and is planning on living with his parents. #Person1#'s parents don't want #Person1# living at home. They want #Person1# to be more independent. Fred thinks he needs to learn to live on his own too but he doesn't have the money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. How much is this tablet? Is it on sale?
#Person2#: Yes, it's on sale for only US $200.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It has a hard disk storage capacity of 128 gigabytes with up to 12 hours of battery life. You can enjoy millions of movies, TV shows, songs, apps and games on it.
#Person1#: Could you give me a 10% discount?
#Person2#: Sorry, the price is already low. So I can only offer a 5% discount.
#Person1#: It looks good, but it's not a well known brand.
#Person2#: You're right, but it's of good quality.
#Person1#: OK, I'll take it. | #Person1# wants to buy a tablet and asks #Person2# for a 10% discount. #Person2# can only offer a 5% discount. #Person1# takes it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't we get you some shirts, darling?
#Person2#: I want to leave, we've already been here 2 hours.
#Person1#: But we should get you some shirts. You need summer shirts.
#Person2#: I would rather buy them somewhere else.
#Person1#: Why? They have everything here.
#Person2#: I don't like shopping in the malls. I like shopping on the street, there was more variety.
#Person1#: Let's just look and see what they have.
#Person2#: Alright.
#Person1#: What about these shirts?
#Person2#: The styles here are too boring for me.
#Person1#: Oh come on, don't be so sour. These are beautiful shirts, look at this red shirt, try it on.
#Person2#: Do they have it in large?
#Person1#: Let me look on the rack. Here is one, large, try it on.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: It looks good on you.
#Person2#: Well. I don't think it's the best style for me.
#Person1#: You should be happy. I want you to look good. If I let you shop for yourself, you would never buy anything.
#Person2#: Yes. Maybe. | #Person1# wants to get some shirts for #Person2#, who would like shopping on the street instead of in the malls. #Person1# believes that #Person2# would never buy anything without #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney. How much will it cost to send it there?
#Person2#: Well, if you ship it by standard delivery, it takes 6 days, and it will cost $12.
#Person1#: Well, is there another way? My uncle's birthday is just in 5 days. I'd like him to receive it by then. The cost doesn't matter.
#Person2#: We have an express overseas delivery. It costs twice more than the standard. But we guarantee delivery in 2 days.
#Person1#: OK, then ship it by express overseas delivery. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to send the package to #Person1#'s uncle in Sydney by express overseas delivery. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mrs. Peterson, we're planning to write a report. Could you help us with it?
#Person2#: Sure, what is it about?
#Person1#: It's about people's love for music. We want to know how music influences them.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We did some research at several universities and we need to get the same information about other age groups. So I wonder if you could help us with this.
#Person2#: You mean I need to hand out these papers to the members of my gym and then collect them? That's easy. When do you need them?
#Person1#: By next Monday. People of all ages should be included, especially the middle aged and teenagers.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. | #Person1# is writing a report about people's love for music and asks Mrs. Peterson to hand out the papers to the members of her gym. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How was your economics class?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest with you, I fell asleep during the lecture.
#Person1#: Was it that boring?
#Person2#: No, it wasn't the teacher's fault. The problem is that I can't stay awake for a 2 hour lecture. I had been working in the evening at the hospital.
#Person1#: Isn't that going to affect your grades?
#Person2#: Probably, but I need to work to pay my school fees.
#Person1#: Maybe you should talk to the financial aid office. There's no point in working so hard to make money, if you were just going to fail your classes.
#Person2#: But they are going to try to offer me a bunch of loans. I am trying to avoid going into debt. That's why I've been working.
#Person1#: OK, then I have a better idea. Why don't you go to the student employment office and see if they can help you find another job. Even if you have to work, there's no reason why you should work at night.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. I actually have a break before my next class, so I'll go there now. | #Person2# fell asleep during the economic class because #Person2# needs to work late to pay the school fees. #Person1# advises #Person2# to go to the student employment office to find another job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like some more coffee?
#Person2#: No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill.
#Person1#: The waitress is bringing the bill right now.
#Person2#: This waitress has really been on top of things, hasn't she?
#Person1#: Yes, this waitress did a great job.
#Person2#: OK, let's see what the damage is. The total for our meal is $ 36.00.
#Person1#: What do you think would be the right amount to leave for a tip?
#Person2#: Fifteen percent is a normal tip, but she really did a great job. What do you think about 20 % this time?
#Person1#: Yes, 20 % would be perfect.
#Person2#: Her tip will end up being $ 7.20 plus the bill of $ 36.00. The total will be $ 43.20.
#Person1#: Yes, that was one fantastic meal!
#Person2#: I agree. Maybe we can come back again next week. | #Person2# and #Person1# think the waitress has done a great job. So they give more tips than usual. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Sir. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: I need to find out some more information for L / C. I would like an outline of responsibilities, both ours, yours and the beneficiary, please.
#Person1#: OK, to start, the conditions are specified by the buyer and may include Insurance Forms, Way Bills, Bills of Lading, Customs forms, various certificates.
#Person2#: OK, got it. Is there anything else I need to know before we go ahead?
#Person1#: Just that in effect, a basic Letter of Credit is a financial contract between the bank, the bank's customer, and the beneficiary, and this contract involves the transfer of goods or services against funds.
#Person2#: That sounds fine, thanks for that. Let's go ahead! | In the bank, #Person2# asks for the outline of responsibilities between the bank, the bank's customers, and the beneficiary. #Person1# gives detailed explanations. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's that book you have under your arm?
#Person2#: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months.
#Person1#: How in the world did you get a copy? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn.
#Person2#: I checked it out of the rental library. It only costs five cents a day.
#Person1#: Is it really worth paying for?
#Person2#: I can't tell yet. I haven't got beyond the first chapter.
#Person1#: If it's any good, I'll buy a copy when it comes out in the pocket edition. | #Person2# gets a copy of the best seller book and #Person1# will buy a pocket edition copy if it's good. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mark! Hi, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Nigel. I'm rushing to a meet right now.
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. Can we fix a time to talk later?
#Person2#: Sure, but this week is crazy for me. Can we make it next Monday?
#Person1#: Ok, see you 10 o'clock next Monday!
#Person2#: That's fine. See you then. | Mark and Nigel schedule to meet each other next Monday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why do you want to join us?
#Person2#: The reason for my application for this position is simple. My educational background and professional experience make me qualified for the job.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
#Person2#: Oh, just one thing, could you give me some ideas of the pay?
#Person1#: What salary do you get for your present position?
#Person2#: 2, 000 RMB per month.
#Person1#: What starting salary would you expect here?
#Person2#: 3, 000 RMB per month.
#Person1#: No problem, we pay 3, 000 RMB per month. Plus a 20 % commission on all, a company car and other benefits. All travelling expenses will be reimbursed by the company. Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: No, that's all. | #Person2# is being interviewed by #Person1# and tells #Person1# about reasons for application and expected salary. #Person1# gives an offer beyond #Person2#'s expectation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Miss, what can I do for you this afternoon?
#Person2#: I need the haircut. But you seem so busy today.
#Person1#: Yes, it is, busy today. We usually have a lot more clients on the weekend. Would you like to take a seat, and wait for a while, please?
#Person2#: Ok, but how long I have to wait, it is going to be more than 30 minutes.
#Person1#: It should be around that, if you like, please for a free to read the magazine while you are waiting.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss. I'll have a dresser for you. Mr. Li will finish with a client in a moment or two. Would you like to have a shampoo first? I'll get it on for you.
#Person2#: Ok, thanks. | #Person2# is waiting for a haircut. #Person1# will get her a shampoo first before Mr. Li finishes with another client. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford the mortgage?
#Person2#: Yes. I think so. It's not a very expensive apartment. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer. We are on the 12th floor, so there's a very nice view from the balcony.
#Person2#: The neighbourhood is nice too. There is a park nearby.
#Person1#: Yes, and there are not too many houses nearby. I like it that the neighbourhood isn't full of apartment blocks.
#Person2#: It's a pity we can't afford a house. A garden would be so nice.
#Person1#: Yes, it would. Don't worry. There's a lawn outside the building and there's the park nearby. This place will be fine.
#Person2#: The building is quite new and well constructed. I'm happy with the fittings too.
#Person1#: Yes, everything has been well designed. | #Person1# and #Person2# are satisfied with the apartment for its design and neighbourhood. Though they can't afford a house, they are fine with this apartment which they can afford. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's a fine day today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. It's wonderful after the downpour.
#Person1#: How nice seeing the sun back again! The air is so fresh.
#Person2#: I hope it stays nice like this for a long period of time.
#Person1#: Well, the weather is so unpredictable this time of year.
#Person2#: You're right. We don't know what is going to be like tomorrow.
#Person1#: Look! It looks as if it is going to rain.
#Person2#: The weatherman predicts a fine day today.
#Person1#: The weather is often quite different from the weather forecast. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the unpredictable weather this year, which differs a lot from the weather forecast. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Is that the box-office?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: I'd like to book two tickets for the film 'Jane Eyre'. Are them available for this evening, please.
#Person1#: Just a minute please. Oh, I'm sorry, all the tickets for tonight have been sold out.
#Person2#: What a pity! How about tomorrow evening?
#Person1#: Oh, you're lucky, there are just two tickets left. Do you want to take them?
#Person2#: Wonderful, I'll take them.
#Person1#: OK, your name and telephone number please.
#Person2#: Wang Min. Telephone number is 13811658. Can I pick the tickets this afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | Wang Min calls the box-office to book two tickets for 'Jane Eyre' and he's lucky to get the last two for tomorrow evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am in hot water now, all the things seem to be blown up.
#Person2#: Don't be scared. Bite the bullet and everything will be right again.
#Person1#: Thanks for encouraging me. There are problems cropping up here and there. But I will overcome them one by one. | #Person2# encourages #Person1# and cheers #Person1# up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How was your date recently?
#Person2#: Not too bad. It is seemingly too hard for me to find a place for our date.
#Person1#: I guess so. Going to watch a movie and having dinner at a restaurant are usual.
#Person2#: She said she wanted to go Dutch in dating.
#Person1#: Yes, now many girls want to be independent, so it is a little popular, especially among white collars.
#Person2#: But I am still traditional, so I felt weird when she paid for herself.
#Person1#: Forget about it!
#Person2#: Are you satisfied with your girlfriend?
#Person1#: It will be a long story. We have many differences, for example, she usually puts all her clothes into washing machine. That is the sort of thing I can not bear. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he feels weird when his girlfriend goes Dutch in dating. #Person1# also tells #Person2# the difference between #Person1# and his girlfriend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.
#Person2#: What a great idea!
#Person1#: January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
#Person2#: I like the mountain idea, but I am not so sure about the month of January.
#Person1#: You know, now that I think about it, you might be right.
#Person2#: April might be nice. It is far enough away to make the necessary arrangements.
#Person1#: That is a good suggestion.
#Person2#: We could ask everyone what would be the best time for them.
#Person1#: Yeah, that would let us know what would work best.
#Person2#: I'll put the survey online this afternoon. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it a great idea to have the company retreat in the mountains. They will ask everyone for the best time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is anything the matter, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, it's my steak.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it, sir?
#Person2#: It's too raw. I wanted mine well done, but this one here is almost medium.
#Person1#: I am sorry you didn't enjoy it, sir. I will return it to the kitchen and bring you one that is well cooked.
#Person2#: Okay, thank you. Please be quick.
#Person1#: How is your steak this time, sir?
#Person2#: Very good. It's done just right this time, thank you.
#Person1#: I am glad you enjoy it. I will tell this to the chef. Would you like some more beer?
#Person2#: Yes, please give me another Calsberg.
#Person1#: Can I bring you some dessert?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I've had enough.
#Person1#: How about some coffee or tea then?
#Person2#: Yes, I will have a cup of coffee. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the steak is too raw for him. #Person1# brings him another one. #Person2# enjoys it this time and asks for more beer Calsberg. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to change rooms immediately, plus a refund for tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Exactly what is the problem?
#Person1#: I'm knee-deep in cockroaches!
#Person2#: I'm so sorry, sir. We'll give you a new room immediately, and give you a refund also.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'm glad that this hotel strives to keep its reputation intact.
#Person2#: Sir, we always try to please our guests. | #Person1# wants to change rooms and a refund because of cockroaches. #Person2# does so. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Trent. What can I do for you this afternoon?
#Person2#: Actually, Miao Ping, I'm here to close my account with you. I'm going home, the company is transferring me back to London.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: Next week, so I thought it was better to get this all sorted out as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Well, let's get started. Would you show me your passport, please?
#Person2#: Here you are, Miao Ping. Don't laugh at the horrible photo today, OK? | Miao Ping helps Mr. Trent to close his account because Mr. Trent is going back to London. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello? Is this the Maintenance Department?
#Person2#: Yeah. That's right. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We're having a lot of trouble with our printer. Could you come and take a look at it sometime this afternoon?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yeah, all right. I'll be over about two. | #Person1# has problems with the printer and #Person2# will come to solve it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm searching for an old music box.
#Person2#: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
#Person1#: If you had a box made in the 20's, that would be nice.
#Person2#: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
#Person1#: Would any of them have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Yes, we still have two boxes left that have dancing figures.
#Person1#: Oh, they're both so beautiful. Let me have this one, I think.
#Person2#: That one truly is a beautiful piece of work, isn't it?
#Person1#: One last question
#Person2#: Oh, no. Everything we sell here is ' as is. '
#Person1#: I guess I was asking for too much.
#Person2#: If it breaks down, maybe you can find a repairman on the Internet. | #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store to buy a 20's music box with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person2# where to fix it if it breaks down. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: It's on the Fifth Avenue.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I don't quite understand.
#Person2#: I see. You're a stranger here. Walk two blocks ahead, then turn left. You can't miss it. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need to get some stuff.
#Person1#: Let's all go together then.
#Person2#: Where's Lisa?
#Person1#: She's getting coupons from her desk.
#Person2#: What are coupons?
#Person1#: They give you discounts on some stuff that you want to buy.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Because there is a coupon for almost every product, we always bring coupons on our shopping trips. | Mary will join #Person1# to the supermarket. #Person1# tells her Lisa's getting coupons. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Alan. I feel very nervous because I am going to have a job interview next Monday. Could you please give me some suggestions?
#Person2#: Sure. Firstly, it is very important for you to be punctual. Interviewers usually don't think much of a candidate who comes 5 or 10 minutes late only to explain that he could not find the place or he was stuck in traffic.
#Person1#: Yeah, that is very important.
#Person2#: Secondly, you need to create a good image in a limited time.
#Person1#: I will try my best to make a good impression, but it is always easier said that done.
#Person2#: I think you should make some preparations. For example, you should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed. What's more, try to avoid a too causal style.
#Person1#: Can I wear T-shirt and jeans for the job interview?
#Person2#: You'd better not. Informal clothes like sports shirts, tom jeans or dirty sneakers convey the impression that you are not serious about the job, or that you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes.
#Person1#: I've got it. I think I will wear a white shirt with a tie. Thank you for your suggestions. | #Person1# will have a job interview next Monday. Alan suggests #Person1# should be punctual and create a good image, such as appearing well-groomed and modestly dressed, in a limited time. #Person1# decides to wear a white shirt with a tie. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: But it's the White House. The president and his family live there. They won't let us see most of it. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms.
#Person2#: No, that's not true. The White House is very big. And there are a lot of historical exhibits there. The tour will take us through many different rooms. I read about it in the guide.
#Person1#: Hmm. If that's true, then the security there must be very good. Because it's strange to think they will let people walk around in the White House.
#Person2#: I'm sure the security is very tight. Probably they will make us walk through metal detectors like at the airport.
#Person1#: So I can't take my gun then.
#Person2#: Don't always joke like that! You don't have a gun.
#Person1#: Yes, it's true I don't.
#Person2#: You shouldn't say things like that. You could get arrested!
#Person1#: What? Do you think someone will arrest me for making a joke? Someone will arrest me here at the breakfast table?
#Person2#: No. But if you say something like that in the White House, they may take it seriously. Sometimes I think you joke too much.
#Person1#: I'll be careful. Don't worry. I don't want to get arrested by the FBI. But how long does the White House tour last?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I think it lasts about one hour.
#Person1#: Alright. We should take a taxi over there right after breakfast.
#Person2#: First I want to look in the travel guide. Maybe they don't have tours in the morning.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Do you want some more coffee?
#Person2#: No, I'm fine. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the security of the White House and going to visit it. #Person1# jokes that a gun can't be taken into it and #Person2# warns that it is improper to make such a joke. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter! May I see you for while?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?
#Person1#: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: What did you order?
#Person1#: Roast beef.
#Person2#: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or change?
#Person1#: Roast beef, of course. That's what I ordered.
#Person2#: Just a moment and I'll get your order right away. Sorry to cause the inconvenience. | #Person1# is served with a wrong dish. #Person2# apologizes and will replace it with roast beef that he ordered. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, Mr. Brown, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of payment in yen. Now can you explain to me how to make payment in yen?
#Person2#: Many of our business friends in England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany are paying for our exports in Japan currency. It is quite easy to do so.
#Person1#: I know some of them are doing that. But this is new to me. I've never made payment in yen before. It is convenient to make payment in pound sterling, but I may have some difficulty in making payment in yen.
#Person2#: Many banks in Europe now carry accounts in yen. They are in a position to open letters of credit and effect payment in yen. Consult your banks and you'll see that they are ready to offer you this service.
#Person1#: Do you mean to say that I can open a letter of credit in yen with a bank in London or Bonn?
#Person2#: Sure you can. Several of the banks in London, such as the National Westminster Bank and Barclays Bank are in a position to open letters of credit in yen. They'll do so against our sales confirmation or contract.
#Person1#: I see. | Mr. Brown teaches #Person1# how to make the payment in yen and recommends #Person1# to consult the bank. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, can I assist you in any way?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Yes, please. What I need is to handle some domestic affairs.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In what area?
#Person2#: Well, I need a Deposit Certification to handle this.
#Person1#: Yes, we have this service. Have you got a deposit certificate and your passport? I'm sorry to ask you, but your passport is very important.
#Person2#: Yes, yes. Here it is. By the way, is there a handling fee?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid there is. | #Person2# needs a Deposit Certification to handle domestic affairs and #Person1# needs a deposit certificate and #Person2#'s passport. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know where I can find old music boxes?
#Person2#: You could try shopping at a flea market.
#Person1#: What is that? I have never heard of such a thing.
#Person2#: A flea market is an outdoor place where people sell all kinds of used stuff.
#Person1#: OK, Where can I find one?
#Person2#: Well, you can check the local paper or search 'flea market' online. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to shop at a flea market for old music boxes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, will you read to me?
#Person2#: Uh, let me finish the newspaper first?
#Person1#: You've been saying that forever!
#Person2#: Well, how about reading the business section of the newspaper together?
#Person1#: That's boring. Let's read this book. It's about a bear and cat that becomes friends.
#Person2#: Okay, let's read this book.
#Person1#: Great! And these books too.
#Person2#: Whoa. I thought you said one book. There must be at least ten here.
#Person1#: My teacher, Mrs. Green, says you have to read to me every night, and the newspaper doesn't count. And let's eat some popcorn and cookies while we're reading.
#Person2#: Well, it's bedtime right now. So, okay, here we go. Once upon a time in a deep, dark forest, lived a brown bear ... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to stop reading and read a fairy-tale book for #Person1#. #Person2# agrees as it's requested by #Person1#'s teacher, and it's time for bedtime stories now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you take these pictures? They are very good.
#Person2#: Yes, I think they turned out very well too. I like to bring my camera with me wherever I go. That way if I see something attractive I can snap a picture of it.
#Person1#: Carrying a big camera around is too much trouble for me.
#Person2#: My camera is really small enough. Here let me show you.
#Person1#: That is a compact camera. But you must know a lot about photography to get such professional looking results.
#Person2#: Not necessarily. This camera is simple to work.
#Person1#: Does this model come with a flash attachment for indoor shots?
#Person2#: Better than that. It has a built-in electronic flash and an automatic focus too. I don't even have to worry about focusing.
#Person1#: That's what I need. When I take pictures, they usually come out blurry because I don't adjust the lenses properly. And I hate photos that are out of focus. Is a camera like yours very expensive?
#Person2#: Less than you'd expect. Why don't you check the prices that Headfields demonstrates? This model was on sale there last week.
#Person1#: I think I will. It certainly won't hurt to take a look. | #Person1# is impressed by #Person2#'s pictures. #Person2# is experienced in photographs and introduces basic functions and advantages of the compact camera to #Person1#. #Person2#advises #Person1# to check camera prices that Headfields demonstrates. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Airports are sad places.
#Person2#: Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write to each other. You'll come down at Christmas.
#Person1#: If we can find the money.
#Person2#: Don't worry, Marta. Everything will be taken very good care of. They say that fares are going to be reduced in the next six months. And when I graduate, well ...
#Person1#: That's two years from now. Two years is a long time.
#Person2#: The time will pass quickly. You'll see. I might even be able to go back to New York next summer.
#Person1#: Oh, John, you'll forget all about me. Your mother will find you a nice girl, you will get married with her, and live happily ever after. And you will remember nothing about me...
#Person2#: No, I won't. I swear I won't. Believe me please.
#Person1#: Whatever you say, all I know is that you are going to be taken away from me.
#Person2#: That's ridiculous[ I'll write every day, whether you answer me or not.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. You'll have other things to do. You will be occupied, amd I, and I...
#Person2#: Don't cry, Marta, please. | John is leaving at the airport. Marta is worried and sad because she thinks John will forget her and have someone new. John promises he won't. But Marta cannot stop thinking. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at the pool.
#Person2#: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also, I want to go to the lake with Jeremy.
#Person1#: Well, how are you going to pay to go to the lake? You are getting too old for us to give you money. You're not a young kid anymore! Also, college is very expensive these days. You should start saving money now - college is only three years away!
#Person2#: OK, I'll apply for some jobs this weekend. Can you help me fill out job applications?
#Person1#: Yes, I will help you. You should get an application from the supermarket on Walnut Street. Ms. Jacobs told me they are hiring students this summer. | Sam's mom asks Sam to look for a summer job and start saving money. Sam compromises and his mom will help him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, John. What are you doing here?
#Person2#: I'm waiting for the bus.
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to the station to meet my sister.
#Person1#: Oh, is she coming by herself?
#Person2#: Yes, the train comes in about half past four, but it's twenty past four now. I have only ten minutes!
#Person1#: How often does the bus run?
#Person2#: Every ten minutes. I missed a No. 1 bus 15 minutes ago, and the next one hasn't come yet! | #Person1# meets John at a bus station. John is in a hurry to meet his sister. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We are going to put on a performance.
#Person2#: Really? When?
#Person1#: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months.
#Person2#: Where are you going to put it on? In your school?
#Person1#: No. At the People's Theatre.
#Person2#: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year.
#Person1#: Yeah. But it is under repair now.
#Person2#: But why are you doing that? To collect money for repairing the Youth Square?
#Person1#: No. We want to collect money and send it to Project Hope.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. Good luck to you.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they are going to put on a performance at the People's Theatre to collect money for Project Hope. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ron, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet.
#Person1#: Like what? Let me see.
#Person2#: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know ...
#Person1#: Baldness? What are you looking that up for?
#Person2#: Well, you know ...
#Person1#: I ... I mean, you're not that bad off.
#Person2#: Ah, there you go. Bringing it up again!
#Person1#: No. I mean it. You look great! Honestly, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and the people at work, and now from you!
#Person1#: Well, maybe you could wear a toupee? I think you'd look great.
#Person2#: Oh no. And have it slip off my head on to my date's dinner plate as I lean over to kiss her? Uh-uh.
#Person1#: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice? There are new advances in medicines that not only retard hair loss, but help regenerate new growth.
#Person2#: Ah, I still don't give much credibility to medical treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
#Person1#: Well, what about accepting the fact that you're just losing your hair?
#Person2#: I just can't give up hope. I know appearances shouldn't matter, but I don't know. I just feel that women just avoid me.
#Person1#: Come on. You can't be serious.
#Person2#: No really. I've seen it many times. It just, I don't know ... | Ron is troubled with his baldness but #Person1# thinks it is not serious and gives him some advice, such as seeking medical help or just accepting the fact. Ron just can't give up hope. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.
#Person1#: Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me?
#Person2#: Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better with short hair.
#Person1#: I'll leave that out to you. I'm ready for a change.
#Person2#: Do you want to change the color of your hair? It will be shinier in wine red and will light up your face.
#Person1#: Yeah, I believe so. But would that do much harm to my hair?
#Person2#: Not really. We have some of the best hair care products.
#Person1#: Em, maybe on other day. By the way, how much do you charge?
#Person2#: 80 dollars in total. | #Person1# wants to have a new hairstyle and #Person2# recommends cutting it short. #Person1# agrees with it but refuses to change the color | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you from?
#Person2#: Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.
#Person1#: What a long way to come! You have a long holiday, I suppose.
#Person2#: Well, I finished my studies, you know, and found a job in a shipping firm. But I have three months,holiday before I start work. So I thought I just take some time to go around the world. If I need money, I just work where I am, you know, mainly teach English to young children. I used to work in a school,and I like children. But at the moment, I'm just having a holiday, wonderful here. I first arrived in Europe a couple of weeks ago. I went to France and, er, I came around... er...through Britain and I went right across to Japan, and then Korea. Now, here I am, in China.
#Person1#: Wonderful! You must tell us all about your travels, because we're all very interested. I'll be working in a foreign trading firm soon. That'll help me learn something about other countries.
#Person2#: Well. There's not much to tell, really. But I can show you photos and postcards.
#Person1#: But...um...listen. Maybe, if you'd like, you can come to my home and have supper with us and, er...
#Person2#: Oh. That's would be lovely.
#Person1#: Well, you can tell us all about your stories and we can make you a very nice meal. How about that?
#Person2#: That would be wonderful. A wonderful Chinese meal! A real Chinese meal! How lovely that would be! Wonderful!
#Person1#: Good! | #Person2# comes from Sydney and has had a long and nice holiday around Europe and Asia. #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s experiences because #Person1# wants to learn something about other countries. #Person1# invites #Person2# home for a dinner and to share #Person2#'s story. #Person2# thinks that would be lovely. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you need help with something?
#Person2#: I need help finding a new refrigerator.
#Person1#: Do you see anything that you like?
#Person2#: That Kenmore looks nice.
#Person1#: That is a wonderful choice.
#Person2#: What makes is so great?
#Person1#: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.
#Person2#: What appliances are you talking about?
#Person1#: The fridge and freezer is very spacious, and it also has an ice maker and water dispenser.
#Person2#: May I take a look inside?
#Person1#: Take a look inside.
#Person2#: It's very nice. I'd like to purchase this refrigerator. | #Person2# wants to buy a new refrigerator. #Person1# thinks it a good choice to buy Kenmore. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after gradution.
#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfect plan.
#Person1#: you could say so. I'll work hard in that company and try to understand as much as possible about how to run an enterprise.
#Person2#: it can save you lots of time and effort to simply copy a successful business model.
#Person1#: yeah, the success stories of that company might be useful for me. And their customers may become the potential ones for my own company.
#Person2#: that's right. You should establish good relationships with them. what else are you planning to do while working for that company?
#Person1#: well, I'll come up with a detailed business plan to attract the investors.
#Person2#: sounds perfect. I think with all that you have in mind, you'll become a successful businessman. By then, perhaps, I'll join in as a partner of your company. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# future plan. #Person2# thinks it is a good opportunity to learn skills in other companies and make preparation for starting up a company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?
#Person2#: Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?
#Person1#: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. And the question just linged in my mind.
#Person2#: Well. I think IQ matters more. But it won't work without EQ.
#Person1#: Why? You seem pretty sure about it.
#Person2#: Because an intellectual mind can only be a benificial thing in life.
#Person1#: But IQ is decided at birth. One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it.
#Person2#: That is why people's achievement varies greatly.
#Person1#: That is true, but what if one comes across some difficulties. He must rely on his EQ to deal with them.
#Person2#: Yes, Jerry, can you share your understanding of EQ?
#Person1#: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives.
#Person2#: Quite right. Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success?
#Person1#: Just as Forrest?
#Person2#: Yes, his IQ is high enough for him to embrace the success as long as he can manage his EQ.
#Person1#: I got it. | Diana tells Jerry that she thinks IQ is more important in making achievements but it won't work without EQ and takes Forrest Gump as the example. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: this is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: are you serious?
#Person1#: yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: but why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: no, we are just too different. This isn't working.
#Person2#: hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person1#: I have thought about it for a while. I think it's time to move on for both of us.
#Person2#: but I still love you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day...
#Person1#: then why didn't you talk to me?
#Person2#: well. It's not all my fault, Anna...
#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but Let's try and be friends.
#Person2#: I would like that Anna, but I think I'll need a little space for a bit.
#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart.
#Person2#: shall we keep Our friendship?
#Person1#: sure, let's just be friends. | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because she thinks they are too different. Jordan compromises but proposes to keep the friendship. Anna agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, where's the closest ATM?
#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Do you know if there's a convenient store around here?
#Person2#: Well, you could go down to twenty second street. There are a lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a taix.
#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?
#Person2#: No. From here I think it's only about $5.
#Person1#: OK, I will go there by taix. | Sam shows #Person1# the ways to the closest ATM and a convenient store. Sam and advises #Person1# to take a taxi to get to the store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need some directions.
#Person1#: Sure. What are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, first of all I'm looking for the Hard Rock Cafe. How far is it from here? Need I take a taxi?
#Person1#: Oh, it's just about 5 minutes walk from here. Just walk out of the hotel and turn right. It's right across from the National Bank.
#Person2#: The National Bank on Park Avenue?
#Person1#: Yes,that's the one.
#Person2#: Is the Hard Rock Cafe a nice place?
#Person1#: Well, I think so. The food is good and there are some interesting things to look at in the restaurant.
#Person2#: Great, and where is the Science Museum?
#Person1#: Well, that's next to City Hall.
#Person2#: Near City Hall. OK, I know where that is and what's the museum like?
#Person1#: Actually it's not very good. It's small and there isn't much to see, there. It's really for young kids.
#Person2#: Oh, then maybe we won't go there. One last question is there an amusement park in the city?
#Person1#: Yes, there is a very good one. It's only about 6 blocks from here. It's in the park near the train station.
#Person2#: Oh. Near the train station. Great, thanks a lot. | #Person1# shows #Person2# the ways to the Hard Rock Cafe, the Science Museum, and the amusement park. #Person1# thinks the Cafe and the amusement park are good places but the museum isn't very good. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive, so they both want to cycle to work.
#Person2#: They're looking at advertisements.
#Person1#: What about this Curzon bike? It's very cheap. Only 80 pounds.
#Person2#: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper, 865 pounds.
#Person1#: How old is the Anderson one?
#Person2#: It's a 2006 model.
#Person1#: The Curzon is a 2008 model. It's newer. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about bicycle types and prices. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Say, do you want to go out to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Sure. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Well, what do you think of Italian food?
#Person2#: I love it, but I don't feel like eating it today.
#Person1#: I don't, either. I guess. It's a bit hot.
#Person2#: Hmm...How do you like Japanese food?
#Person1#: Oh, I like it a lot.
#Person2#: I do, too. And I know a nice Japanese restaurant near here.
#Person1#: Oh, I've always wanted to go there.
#Person2#: Great. Let's go. | #Person1# and #Person2# don't feel like eating Italian food today. They decide to eat Japanese food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I like that photo on the wall.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last month.
#Person1#: Did you take it by yourself? I didn't know you can photograph so well.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I've been taking photos for 5 years.
#Person1#: That's great, do you have anymore of your photos here? And may I see them?
#Person2#: Sure, most of them are about smiling faces, there the people I meet when I'm traveling.
#Person1#: Did they know you were taking photos of them?
#Person2#: Some knew, but the others didn't. I like people doing their work and not noticing the cameras when I'm taking photos of them.
#Person1#: I suppose you need lots of equipment. How many cameras do you have?
#Person2#: Well, I do have some, but I use two of them more than the others. Hey, it's sunny today, how about going outside and playing badminton?
#Person1#: That's a great idea. Let's go. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the photographs #Person2# took on #Person2#'s vacation. #Person2# shows more photos and shares #Person2#'s experiences and feelings. #Person1# appreciates them much. They will go to play badminton. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the story about your new movie?
#Person2#: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors or actresses, and with the director.
#Person2#: I have had disagreements with the director I've worked with. We're always disagreed in a friendly way. And we have always made up our decision. But we got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoy making the movie very much.
#Person1#: What do you think of your movie?
#Person2#: The audience said it was great. I care about what they think most.
#Person1#: Did you do your own actions in the movie?
#Person2#: I wanted, too. But my insurance company wouldn't let me do that. All of my dangerous actions were done by another man. As you know, I used to do my own actions, but I'll leave that to people who are good at doing it in the future. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the story about #Person2#'s new movie, #Person2#'s relationship with the director, and the response from the audience. #Person2# wanted to do his own actions but #Person2#'s insurance company wouldn't, so they were done by another man. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Professor Wilson, can I ask you something?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: What I'd like to do for my survey project is to interview 3 people. Would that be OK? Because in class you said a survey is usually done with a large number of people.
#Person2#: That's right, it is. But tell me about your idea.
#Person1#: My idea is to interview 3 people in my host family. There is a grandmother, who has a lot of opinions about life. I want to compare what she says with what the mother and the daughter say. Would that be alright?
#Person2#: It's a start. Why don't you prepare a list of questions? Maybe 5 or 6, but no more than 10 for your interviews. When you've done that, show me the list and we'll go from there.
#Person1#: Alright. I'll work on it tonight. Thanks for the advice. | #Person1# wants to interview 3 people for the survey. Professor Wilson asks about #Person1#'s idea and advises #Person1# to prepare a list of questions first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there?
#Person2#: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway.
#Person1#: Where can I take the subway?
#Person2#: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see City Hall on the right. Go down one of the entrances to City Hall station, then get off Chong Road station.
#Person1#: Chong Road station?
#Person2#: That's correct. When you leave the station, walk east, you'll see a small park on your left. Keep on walking for about 2 minutes, you'll see a post office. The bank is just behind it.
#Person1#: That sounds like an adventure. Maybe a taxi is a better choice. | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to go to the Bank of Switzerland and advises #Person1# to take a taxi. #Person1# agrees a taxi is a better choice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you doing anything special this weekend?
#Person2#: I wanted to go to the music festival in the National Park. But one of my friends invited me to her house for dinner. So I'm going to the dinner on Saturday night instead. What about you? Are you going to the festival?
#Person1#: I was planning on going with my sister, but she got a phone call from her boss and found out that she has to work so she can't drive me there.
#Person2#: Well, I think some of this city buses have stops near the National Park. It would take a little longer than driving but not much, or you can take a taxi.
#Person1#: That reminds me, I can take the underground. My home is only a 5 minute walk from the nearest underground station. | #Person2# has no time for the music festival this weekend because #Person2# will go to a dinner, while #Person1# will attend it by underground. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy.
#Person1#: Really? In the newspaper. However, the weather forecast is totally different. They said that the weekend was going to be sunny with a slight wind, and the sky is very clear today.
#Person2#: Well, today is only Tuesday, the weather could change.
#Person1#: Let's wait and see, it could not rain.
#Person2#: Alright, I'll call you on Saturday night about it. | #Person1# invites Kathy to go hiking together this Sunday, but Kathy worries that it would be rainy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now you're my boss, Mr. Henry.
#Person2#: Do you have any other particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
#Person1#: No, nothing in particular.
#Person2#: You may ask questions about us, if you have any.
#Person1#: All right. When can I start? | #Person1# tells Mr.Henry #Person1# has nothing in particular to be taken into consideration. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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