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#Person1#: Right, let me run through your options. You can go ahead and cash your undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate if you really want to, but I'd recommend a Personal Durable Commodities Loan.
#Person2#: OK, what does that entail?
#Person1#: It's not too much trouble to do it this way and remember, your certificate is due in 2 months. If you can hold on to it, it'll be much better for your finances.
#Person2#: Yes, it does seem a little silly to cash it now. I'll probably need about 25, 000 RIB. Will that be a problem?
#Person1#: Not at all, Mr. Zu. As the certificate is due in 2 months, you can get the loan on mortgage of that certificate.
#Person2#: I'm glad you thought of this. I'd have just gone ahead and cashed it! And I suppose I can use the money from the certificate to pay back this Personal Durable Commodities Loan and I won't lose any interest, right?
#Person1#: Exactly right. If you'd like to go ahead, I can process that for you now, Mr. Zu.
#Person2#: Absolutely, Jenny. Thanks very much, I think you've saved me quite a lot of money today. | Jenny recommends a Personal Durable Commodities Loan to Mr. Zu and introduces the loan in detail. Mr. Zu's willing to go ahead. | 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 have a menu, please?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: Lobster? It is steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It is a most popular dish.
#Person1#: I think I will try some lobster, and give me some green salad together. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how the lobster is cooked. #Person1# orders some lobster and 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#: I would like to open an account please.
#Person2#: Do you have any form of ID?
#Person1#: I have my Tennis Club card. Is that good enough?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid not. It has to be a passport or a valid driver ' s license.
#Person1#: Oh... wait a minute... here ' s my driver ' s license.
#Person2#: OK, just fill in this application. You can sit over there. This brochure explains our services. We have free checking, and you will be given a debit card and on ATM card. There is no service fee by the way.
#Person1#: OK, I ' ll fill out the form and come right back. | #Person1# wants to open an account with #Person1#'s driver's license. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and explains the services. | 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 will go to Luoyang for a vacation next month.
#Person2#: How long will you stay there?
#Person1#: About one week.
#Person2#: Where will you live during the vacation.
#Person1#: In the hotel.
#Person2#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person1#: Yes, we have.
#Person2#: That's OK. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll go to Luoyang for a vacation next month. They'll stay there for about a week and they've made a room reservation. | 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, Jimmy, how does it feel to have your own money?
#Person2#: It's great, dad. I don't mind delivering papers, but the real fun is collecting the money.
#Person1#: Even though you are only twelve, it is not too early to start saving a little money.
#Person2#: I have never had a bank account before. Why don't I just keep my money under the matters like grandpa does?
#Person1#: You know you would spend it. And also, money in the bank earns interest.
#Person2#: But what if I need my money suddenly?
#Person1#: The bank will give you a PIN, and you can withdraw money from any ATM.
#Person2#: Great! So it is almost the same as keeping it under the matters!
#Person1#: Not quite. You have to maintain a minimum balance of twenty dollars. And sometimes the bank has service charges. But you don't have to worry about that yet. Let's go make your first deposit.
#Person2#: OK. Guess I have to do that before I can make money my first withdrawal. | Jimmy feels great to have his own money. His dad tells him the advantages of keeping money in the bank and will take him to make his first deposit. | 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 dropping off my prescription to get it filled.
#Person2#: You can come back in twenty minutes, and it will be ready.
#Person1#: If I couldn ' t wait, could the prescription be mailed to me?
#Person2#: Yes, you can have it delivered or filled at any location in our HMO.
#Person1#: When should I take this medication?
#Person2#: You need to take it at bedtime.
#Person1#: Should I take this medicine on an empty stomach?
#Person2#: Don ' t mix alcohol with this medication, but you can take it with or without food.
#Person1#: What are the side effects of this medication?
#Person2#: You might feel a little dizzy at first, but it should pass. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how the prescription can be mailed and how #Person1# can take this medication. | 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, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad.
#Person1#: Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# orders roast chicken, a side order of corn, a garden salad, and iced tea with George's assistance. | 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. Bryant? Hi, I'm Mike from Florence Incorporated. I'll glad you made it okay. How was your flight?
#Person2#: It was pretty bumpy, also a bit long, all together about 5 hours.
#Person1#: That is a long flight. You had a layover too, is that right? You must be tired.
#Person2#: Actually I feel quite rested. I was able to sleep on the plane.
#Person1#: Good! Here, let me help you with your bag. Is it your first time to Seattle? I'd be happy to take you around this city and show you the sights tonight if you're up to it.
#Person2#: That will be very nice. You're too kind.
#Person1#: I've already made a hotel reservation for you, let's go to the hotel first and drop off your things. Then, I'd like to have a drink so that we can get better acquainted. I've booked a table at an exclusive restaurant downtown. Afterwards, I've made arrangements to take you to see the city lights. Seattle ' s nightlife can be really quite exciting. How does that schedule sound to you?
#Person2#: Sounds great. Thank you for your hospitality. | Mike from Florence Incorporated meets Mr. Bryant. Mr. Bryant tells Mike about his flight. Mike tells him about the arrangements Mike made for him, including the hotel, the restaurant, and sightseeing around Seattle. | 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, Lander. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I can hardly make ends meet these days.
#Person1#: same here. I have't brought any new clothes for three months.
#Person2#: my income remains the same but prices just continue to rise.
#Person1#: true. The news says that there is a general increase in the price of daily necessities.
#Person2#: definitely. I have to spend 300 yuan more on food every month.
#Person1#: the biggest price jump is for pork, so most people have to turn to chicken.
#Person2#: is that inflation?
#Person1#: inflation is more than just the rising prices, I guess. But the central bank is warning about the risk of inflation.
#Person2#: has the government taken some measures to curb it?
#Person1#: yes. The government has banned price hikes in some key industries like energy.
#Person2#: but I'm afraid the price hikes will spill over from food into other areas of the economy.
#Person1#: you said it. I think we should tighten our budget and cut our spending.
#Person2#: how?
#Person1#: for a start, we can take the public transport to work. You know, running a car is a big expense.
#Person2#: sounds a good idea. | Lander and #Person1# can hardly make ends meet since prices continue to rise while the income remains the same. They talk about inflation and they decide to tighten the budget and cut the spending. | 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 do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: Working for your company, as the top administrative assistant in your firm!
#Person1#: Good answer, B - good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't thought much about this. I think it's too early to tell. What is most important for me now is to do the best possible job for the company and learn and develop my skills as much as possible. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s thoughts about #Person2#'s prospects in #Person1#'s firm. | 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#: Strange looking handle on that coffee mug, isn't it?
#Person2#: We submitted two designs to our buyers, this one and one with the mug indented to form a grip. They chose this one.
#Person1#: What's the advantage? Price, I suppose.
#Person2#: No, this type cleans better, no crevices between the body and handle joint.
#Person1#: What deliveries are you quoting nowadays on orders such as ours?
#Person2#: We can make shipment within one month from receipt of order.
#Person1#: You don't do much in porcelain tiles and ornaments, do you?
#Person2#: We do a fair amount in tiles and in insulators for electrical appliances. But kitchenware and tableware are our mainlines.
#Person1#: I see. Well, keep up the good work. See you later. | #Person1# thinks the handle of the coffee mug looks strange. #Person2# tells #Person1# the advantage of this design and how they make deliveries on such orders. | 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#: Bob! Your eyes look bloodshot. Did you not sleep well?
#Person2#: I had a drop too much last night. I attended a banquet given by a Chinese colleague of mine. And it was startling for me to find that people are forced to drink against their will on a Chinese table.
#Person1#: you have it right. Alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China. Drinking with business partners or would-be friends is a way of solidifying friendship, especially in Northern China.
#Person2#: I just felt embarrassed if I refused to drink when people toasted to me. But if I keep gulping down one cup after another, I'm afraid I would feel unfit or sick.
#Person1#: you lose face by refusing to drink, and the host might think you refuse to give him face. The right thing to do seems to be drinking yourself into incoherence until you throw up. This will endear you to your friends.
#Person2#: a few guys even threw a drunken fit last night, crying hoarsely and bawling whole heaps of nonsense that I never understood.
#Person1#: then he must be opening his heart to the friends. In a word, as long as you demonstrate a readiness to drink more in spite of already suffering extreme discomfort, no one will jeer at you.
#Person2#: I got you. Next time. I'll preface a toast with a statement like'I can't drink any more'and then drink anyway. | Bob had a drop too much last night and feels surprised about Chinese alcohol culture. #Person1# tells him alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China and explains it detailedly. Bob decides to preface a toast next time stating he can't drink anymore. | 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#: Have you seen this?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: They killed another hostage.
#Person2#: Oh, how awful. What a terrible thing to do.
#Person1#: I agree completely. I just don't understand what's wrong with them. Don't they have any humanity?
#Person2#: Well, maybe they've got a point. I mean, I suspect that they think the same about us.
#Person1#: Yes, but that doesn't make them right, does it? Just because they think so?
#Person2#: I guess not. My view is that we should give in to their demands, so that innocent people can stop getting killed.
#Person1#: Come on, you can't be serious! We should never give in to terrorist's demands, otherwise where would we be?
#Person2#: Well, that's probably true, but I don't think we should be dogmatic about it. A colleague of mine was kidnapped once, so perhaps I have a different view of things.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#: Well, it was in the Balkans during the war. He was only held for three days, and then they simply released him. It was a case of mistaken identity, and they just let him go when they found out he was no use to them. It was lucky they didn't kill him.
#Person1#: Oh, sure. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the news that the kidnappers killed another hostage. #Person1# thinks hey should give in to the kidnappers to avoid more deaths while #Person1# thinks the opposite. #Person2# shares a story of #Person2#'s colleague being kidnapped in Balkans. | 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#: Who's that striking woman over there?
#Person2#: Hm? Oh, that's Alice. She's totally mad. Don't get yourself in a room alone with her.
#Person1#: Really? Why not? She looks great.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, but she's dangerous.
#Person1#: Really? Tell me more.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not one to gossip, as you know, but rumor has it that she sued her former boss for sexual harassment.
#Person1#: Wow, crikey. So what happened?
#Person2#: Well, this is just between ourselves, of course, but he was her lover and he wanted to leave her, so she got revenge. I heard him say she was a dangerous woman.
#Person1#: Wow.
#Person2#: Oh, while we're on the subject, what happened to you and your secretary?
#Person1#: I have no idea what you're talking about.
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Everybody knows.
#Person1#: Could you excuse me a moment? I have to make a phone call now.
#Person2#: Oh, sure. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the rumor that Alice sued her former boss for sexual harassment. #Person2# asks #Person1# about the affair between #Person1# and #Person1#'s secretary. #Person1# avoids the question. | 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, Teresa, meet the new neighbors yet?
#Person2#: Actually, I popped in them last night.
#Person1#: OK, let's cut to the chase. what are they like?
#Person2#: Well, they're really beautiful people.
#Person1#: I'll say, she is really stacked, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yeah, she is a neck-off for sure.
#Person1#: And he looks like a typical jog.
#Person2#: He is a professional football player.
#Person1#: Ah-ha, I thought so.
#Person2#: Anyway, that is not what I meant by beautiful.
#Person1#: What did you mean?
#Person2#: I meant that they're very simple, easy to talk to.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Yeah. I think things are worked out just fine. | Teresa tells #Person1# she met her neighbors. She thinks they're beautiful people. | 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 your year abroad, Tim?
#Person2#: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You're going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm 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'm a pretty cool guy ; I'll make friends. And I'll have a lot of extra-curricular activities too. You know, like fencing or theater or something. | Tim tells #Person1# he's going to take some university courses for the year abroad. | 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 doing this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing much. I'm going to the cinema on Friday night but that's all I have planned.
#Person1#: So you're free on Saturday night?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me?
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Shall we say seven o'clock?
#Person1#: Perfect. I'll pick you up then. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan for Friday night. #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner on Saturday night. | 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#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup.
#Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you've accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement - I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally.
#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back.
#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me.
#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it!
#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway!
#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set.
#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs?
#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That?
#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trev fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . .
#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . .
#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we?
#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you.
#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle.
#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine! | Joanne and Jeff are dividing the stuff up for their divorce. Joanne'll keep the cheesy disco albums and the gramophone while Jeff'll keep the albums he contributed and the silver tea set. Then the old photographs bring back old memories which remind them that they still love each other. | 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, your friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
#Person2#: my friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name b
#Person1#: that's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook?
#Person2#: most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help
#Person1#: so, what did you get them?
#Person2#: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems.
#Person1#: what's wrong with is?
#Person2#: she says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise.
#Person1#: household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays.
#Person2#: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten year | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s friend and her fiance had a good idea about wedding gifts. They got a notebook in which there are pictures of the household appliance they want. #Person2# bought them a sewing machine. | 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#: Come on. Plenty of room upstairs. Fares please!
#Person2#: One to the beach. How much is it?
#Person1#: One dollar. . . I'm short of change this morning.
#Person2#: Sorry. I can wait a moment.
#Person1#: Good, here's your ticket and four dollars change.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# gets a room to the beach with #Person1#'s assistance. | 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 wrong? You don't like ancient Egypt?
#Person2#: Actually, I don't like history. Lately, these shows are always about the Pyramids.
#Person1#: The Pyramids are amazing! Millions of gigantic stones. . . each one perfect. . .
#Person2#: And nobody knows who built them, right? It's a total mystery!
#Person1#: You sound like the TV! You're not going to tell me that aliens built the Pyramids, are you? | #Person1# thinks the pyramids are amazing while #Person2# thinks it's a total mystery. | 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#: As an experienced interviewer, could you tell me what kind of behavior the interviewer hates most?
#Person2#: Rudeness. You are not expected to sit down before being invited, and you shouldn't throw yourself into the chair like you're loading heavy baggage.
#Person1#: And we should have good sitting posture.
#Person2#: That's right. The ideal posture for women is to put their legs together and lean to one side. This is especially important in summer.
#Person1#: Where should I put my overcoat and briefcase after entering the office?
#Person2#: Put it beside you. Don't pile your purses, briefcase and other belongings on the employer's desk. You've got long hair. Don't touch it while talking to the interviewer. It gives people the feeling that you cannot concentrate on your work.
#Person1#: I think that's the reason why Princess Diana's hair style became so popular.
#Person2#: Also, if you are asked to sit beside the employer's desk, neither lean on it nor look at the documents there.
#Person1#: I ought to respect other people's privacy, as most Westerners do.
#Person2#: As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the interviewer hates rudeness the most. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ideal sitting posture and manners of putting the belongings. | 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. I'd like to ask some questions about your insurance policies.
#Person2#: Of course. Please sit down. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I bought a house recently and would like to insure it and its content.
#Person2#: I see. Here's a pamphlet about our home insurance policy. We've named our policy ' umbrella '. May I ask how much you paid for your home and where you live? These are the two main thing that decide how much your premiums are.
#Person1#: I understand. I live in the Oakfield area and paid $ 100, 000 for my home.
#Person2#: Let me just check that on my computer. Oakfield is a low risk area, so your premiums will probably be around $ 100 a month. The other thing to take into account is deductibles.
#Person1#: In this pamphlet it says that the minimum amount for deductibles is $ 2000. what does that mean exactly?
#Person2#: It means that the first $ 2000 of any claim you make must be paid by you. The insurance policy covers any amount above that, up to the agreed limit.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. That's fine. What is the advantage of having higher deductibles?
#Person2#: If you have higher deductibles, your premium are lower, because you will pay more of the claim and we will pay less.
#Person1#: It seems that I should do some calculations before deciding. I presume that the insurance period can be for as long as we agree.
#Person2#: We initially sign one-year policies with our policyholders. These are renewable after the first year.
#Person1#: If I have a claim, how long does it take to make a settlement? I've heard that with some insurance companies, it can take months.
#Person2#: That is of great concern to out clients. We aim to satisfy all claims within a month, but we can't guarantee that. | #Person1# consults #Person2# about their insurance policies. #Person1# wants to insure #Person1#'s newly-bought house and its content. #Person2# asks for the price of the house and the address, then #Person2# explains the advantage of having higher deductibles. #Person1#'ll do some calculations before deciding. | 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 can promise you that, if you buy our product, you will be getting A-l quality.
#Person2#: I've looked at your units, and am very happy with them. Your goods are all far above standard quality.
#Person1#: We spend a lot of money to make sure that our quality is much better. We won't sacrifice quality for quick profits.
#Person2#: Well, we're really interested in placing an order under negotiation. We can start the negotiations as soon as you want.
#Person1#: Great, I'm glad we'll be able to do business together. I'll have some quotations ready for you by tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Fine. As well, would you mind if I asked to see the Loyd's surveyor report of your products? I may have a few more questions about your quality analysis. | #Person1# assures #Person2# #Person1#'s products are of high quality. #Person2#'s interested to place an order and requests to see the Loyd's surveyor report. | 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 I help you?
#Person2#: Wait a minute, please.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I'd like to book a single room with one double bed.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: 2 nights, how much does it cost?
#Person1#: A single room costs you $ 85 / day.
#Person2#: Does the charge include everything?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Do you require a deposit?
#Person1#: No, You can pay when you check out. | #Person2# books a single room with one double bed for 2 nights with #Person1#'s assistance. | 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#: Yeah, but you guys don't stay with the same classmates all day, right?
#Person2#: Right. The people in your math class might not be the people you have science with.
#Person1#: So, you sent out invitations to your whole graduating class?
#Person2#: Yep. And the date is set for homecoming night.
#Person1#: I thought homecoming was a high school dance.
#Person2#: It's a football game the school team plays at home. The dance and reunions are usually that night, too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about sending out invitations to the whole graduating class for the homecoming night. | 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 are from the travel agency, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, are you Mr. James?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Are you Miss Li from the travel agency?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Do you mind telling me your name?
#Person2#: Of course not. My name is Li Ping. Is this all your baggage?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. I usually travel light.
#Person2#: Welcome to Hong Kong. I'll go and get the car. Could you please wait a few minutes?
#Person1#: Sure, and I'm glad to meet you. Thanks for your help. | Li Ping from the travel agency comes to pick up Mr. James in Hong Kong. | 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#: Which school is your children in?
#Person2#: She is now in a private school.
#Person1#: Oh, it costs too much. It's more expensive than the public school.
#Person2#: It's idea of my husband. He is always banging the drum for better schools.
#Person1#: But the private school amount to better schools. | #Person2# tells #Person1# her daughter's in a private school. #Person1# thinks it costs much but will amount to better schools. | 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, look at the offer I got in my e-mail. It says that I can get rich quickly while working at home!
#Person2#: Do you also believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I mean that you're gullible. You shouldn't believe everything you read, especially on the Internet.
#Person1#: But it seems like a good idea. All I have to do is first send some money to the person who sent me the letter. After that he'll tell me how to earn much more money.
#Person2#: Sounds like a pyramid scheme. Have you heard of those before?
#Person1#: Pyramid scheme? What is that?
#Person2#: It's a scam 7 that's based on a hierarchy, like a pyramid. The person at the top asks the people below him for money, and then tells them to go and ask other people for money while sending some of it back to him.
#Person1#: Sounds good to me. The guy at the top gets money and so do the people below him.
#Person2#: Not exactly. The scam keeps on going, with the people at the bottom paying more and more money until they reach the very bottom.
#Person1#: What happens then?
#Person2#: Nothing. The people at the bottom give their money to the people above them, and they get nothing. They end up losing. That's why it's a scam.
#Person1#: I see. I guess I should be more careful about what I read, especially on the Internet where you have no idea who anybody is. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the offer in the e-mail to get rich while working at home. #Person2# tells #Person1# it sounds like a pyramid scheme and explains it in detail. #Person1#'ll be more careful about what #Person1# reads on the Internet. | 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 didn't see you in creative writing class today. What happened?
#Person2#: Oh, just a dentist appointment. That's all. Say, did we get a new assignment for next week?
#Person1#: Yeah. A really interesting one, actually. We're supposed to write a short story that has some sort of limitation or, or, constraints imposed on it.
#Person2#: What do you mean? Like rhyming in a poem?
#Person1#: Well, that'll be an idea. But what we write has to be prose, like prose poetry. Just to make rhyme in a poem is too easy, I guess. I think Prof. Eliot really wants to challenge us, to put our creativity to the test.
#Person2#: Well, did she give any hints about what she has in mind?
#Person1#: Not really, but I may have an idea of the kind of thing she's looking for. I just finished a really strange book by some French guy. He wrote a whole book without even using a single e.
#Person2#: A whole book without a single e? How's it possible? But, wait a minute. I didn't know you can read French.
#Person1#: I can't. I read the English translation. But get this. There's not one e in that either.
#Person2#: No way. Think of the words you couldn't use.
#Person1#: I know, but that translator manages it. I got the book at home if you want to check out for yourself. What's really amazing to me is that leaving e in French is no easy job and doing it in English is gonna involve a complete different group of words. It's a real work of mind.
#Person2#: Sometime you have to show me that book. But right now I'd better get going on the writing for next week. | #Person2# didn't attend the creative writing class for a dentist appointment. #Person1# tells #Person2# the new assignment for next week. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# about a strange French book in which there isn't a single e and the translator manages to translate it into English without one e. #Person2#'s interested in the book. | 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, please. I seem to have lost my purse.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to fill out this lost and found report for you. It was a purse, you say?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: What is it like, ma'am?
#Person1#: Well, it's a black leather one with my driver's license, some name cards, and about fifty dollars in it.
#Person2#: Where did you last have it?
#Person1#: I'm pretty sure I had it when I was in the coffee shop.
#Person2#: When was that? About 1:30 I think. Where did you go after that?
#Person1#: To the shoe department, and then I came here.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will turn up. Now could you give me your name, address and phone number?
#Person1#: Mrs. Jane Thomas, 20 King Street, and my phone number is 89362124. | Mrs. Jane Thomas claims she lost her purse. She tells #Person2# what it's like, when and where she last had it, and her name, address, and phone number. | 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#: Everyone seems to be on a diet nowadays. Have you noticed that?
#Person2#: Everyone seems to talk about that, especially girls.
#Person1#: A friend of mine was on a sweet potato diet. He ate a sweet potato for breakfast, a sweet potato for lunch and another one for supper.
#Person2#: That's bad for his health. Has he lost any weight?
#Person1#: Yes. But he didn't last long. One day he felt sick and was sent to hospital. The doctor had to keep him there for a week.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry to hear that. I think if you want to lose weight, you should not eat too much but you have to eat all kinds of food, vegetables, fruits etc.. And you should also do more exercise.
#Person1#: I agree with you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s friend's experience of going on a diet and falling sick. #Person2# thinks people should eat a balanced diet and exercise more to lose weight. | 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 Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom, talking with Mike Bassichis, who is the director of the Gifford School, about the cleanup from last week's fire and what the possible cause of that blaze may have been.
#Person2#: We're getting ready for our entire staff to return early from vacation tomorrow whereupon we are going to move into temporary classrooms. And the other buildings that did not burn are being de-smoked. As to the cause of the fire, all we know is that we were having trouble with the pilot lights since we bought the stove in July and it had been serviced three times. Well, as a matter of fact, we think it was a malfunctioning stove that may have caused the fire. Nothing definite yet has been determined.
#Person1#: Have you heard from other schools or other institutional users of this stove that have had the same problem?
#Person2#: No. I wouldn't know anything more about the stove itself. All I know is that this fire went up so quickly that there's been a suspicion about why it went up so quickly. And it may be that there was a gas blast. But, again, this has not been determined officially by anybody.
#Person1#: I got you. When do kids come back to school?
#Person2#: Next Monday, and we will be ready for them. Monday January 4. We're just extremely thrilled that no one was hurt and that's because of the fire fighters that were here, nine of them. They're wonderful.
#Person1#: And I'm sure you send your thanks out to them, uh?
#Person2#: Well, we're sending out thanks to them in a letter or in any other way we can. I heard a story today where one of our kids actually baked some cookies and is taking it to the fire department, to give it to them. | Mike Bassichis tells Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom about the cleanup from last week's fire and what the possible cause of that blaze may have been. | 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 Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you.
#Person2#: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son?
#Person1#: I want to learn. My son is only three.
#Person2#: Fine. Have you had any musical experience before?
#Person1#: Well, I studied the piano for about three months but that was 6 years ago.
#Person2#: That's good. So we needn't start right from the beginning again.
#Person1#: When can I take lessons and how much do they cost?
#Person2#: Well, that depends on you. We have a small group that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours, that costs $4 an hour. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I give private lessons which cost $8 an hour.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that I can't make it on Mondays but I can come on Wednesdays. | Christa wants to learn the guitar from #Person2#, who is recommended by Mary. #Person2# tells Christa the time for the lesson and the cost. Christa'll come on Wednesdays. | 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 matter? Your bike is in bad shape.
#Person2#: It was hit by a car yesterday.
#Person1#: Good God! Were you hurt?
#Person2#: I'm all right. I was not riding it then.
#Person1#: Oh, good for you! But what happened?
#Person2#: I was in a hurry yesterday and I put the bike at the back of a car.
#Person1#: The driver didn't see it and...
#Person2#: And the bike was run over by the car. Both its wheels were damaged. They are being repaired now.
#Person1#: It was lucky that you didn't get hurt.
#Person2#: Yeah. But it's a pity I can't ride my bike this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh. Did you have a weekend plan?
#Person2#: Yeah. I planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike.
#Person1#: Well, you can use mine if you'd like to.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s bike was run over by a car yesterday. #Person2# planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike. #Person1# lends #Person2# #Person1#'s bike. | 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, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
#Person2#: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr. Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.
#Person1#: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business?
#Person2#: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with.
#Person1#: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock.
#Person2#: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us.
#Person1#: And the rest of it?
#Person2#: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products.
#Person1#: And what's the range of your stock?
#Person2#: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware.
#Person1#: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition?
#Person2#: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how their business for the left-handed began and developed. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# about the commission and the range of their stock and explains the competition on the market. | 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 with your house when you want to move away?
#Person2#: I intend to sell it. Then I decide to rent it.
#Person1#: You think you can get more to rent it than to sell it?
#Person2#: I suppose so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll rent the house to get more. | 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#: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.
#Person2#: What are you studying now?
#Person1#: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French.
#Person2#: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours.
#Person1#: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm.
#Person2#: Oh, I think you will be a good writer.
#Person1#: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training?
#Person2#: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course.
#Person1#: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department. | #Person2# wants to change #Person2#'s major and tells Dr. Steven what courses #Person2# had taken. Dr. Steven tells #Person2# #Person2# can change the major without losing any credit hours and students don't start practical training until the sophomore year. | 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, Macy Agency.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a return ticket from London to Paris on Monday, July 14th, please.
#Person1#: Yes, Madam. We have a flight at 14: 30, Is that suitable?
#Person2#: Oh, that's fine. And how much will that cost, please?
#Person1#: The price is $ 420 for the return flight.
#Person2#: Good. Which airport does the flight leave from?
#Person1#: It leaves from Heathrow Airport. Check in time is one hour before departure.
#Person2#: My name is Susan Smith. Can I pick up the ticket tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: Sure, we'll have it ready soon, so come whenever you like after that.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | Susan Smith phones Macy Agency to book a return ticket from London to Paris on July 14th at 14: 30 with #Person1#'s assistance. | 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#: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.
#Person2#: How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm going to sweep the floor first.
#Person2#: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the end of the blackboard.
#Person1#: Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your brain.
#Person2#: OK, I've finished cleaning the blackboard.
#Person1#: How about the podium?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot about it. I'll get it.
#Person1#: Be quick, please. Our teacher and classmates will come soon.
#Person2#: I will be done before they come. | Daniel and Tom are on duty today. Daniel asks Tom to clean the blackboard and the podium and Daniel'll sweep the floor. | 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#: OK Mark, it's your turn to ring the doorbell. I did it last time.
#Person2#: I hate going door to door, and I hate asking for money.
#Person1#: But we need to raise enough money for the school fundraiser so that our class can win the pizza party! You do want to have a pizza party, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, but. . .
#Person1#: Just go already!
#Person2#: No one's coming.
#Person1#: Try again.
#Person2#: Maybe there's no one home.
#Person1#: Of course there's someone home! There are two cars in the driveway and I see lights on in the house! Hello! Anybody home? We would like to know if you want to sponsor us in our school fundraiser. Fifty percent of the profits go towards the new school playground!
#Person2#: I don't know why anyone would want what's in this catalog anyway. It's just a bunch of tacky Christmas ornaments, Cd's of old people singing Christmas songs, and special crackers and cheeses and boxes of chocolates.
#Person1#: You don't like chocolates?
#Person2#: Not this kind. They've got weird names like ganache and praline.
#Person1#: Look! I just saw someone walking around inside! These people are being very rude! Finally, someone's coming!
#Person2#: They don't look too happy.
#Person1#: Hi, sir. Would you like to sponsor us or make a donation to... ?
#Person3#: What grade are you kids in?
#Person1#: Grade seven.
#Person3#: Then for goodness sake, don't you see this sign? Can't you read?
#Person1#: No soliciting. | #Person1# and Mark are going door to door to raise money for the school fundraiser. They come to a house but nobody seems to be at home. They talk about Chrismas ornaments, then a man opens the door and tells them he allows no soliciting. | 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#: And there's a little upside-down Dilbert on the underside.
#Person2#: When you flip the tie up, he's right side up. Brilliant.
#Person1#: My dad will love this. He's a Dilbert fan.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having one myself. . .
#Person1#: Model it for me.
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Wow! You look just as dorky as Dilbert! | #Person1# and #Person2# are choosing a tie. #Person1# models a tie for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks #Person2# looks as dorky as Dilbert. | 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#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual.
#Person1#: Do you think it useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her, or shall we go together?
#Person2#: I think you can go yourself and show your concern to her, since she sometimes would take your advice. So it's unnecessary for me to go with you. What's more, I've got some other things to do at the moment. | Vicki tells #Person1# Kate hasn't been very well since she didn't have a good rest as the doctor suggested. Vicki thinks #Person1# should see Vicki and show #Person1#'s concern for her. | 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, Jeffrey! Why don't you take this pensonality survey? I'll tell you what kind of person you are.
#Person2#: I'm the kind of person who doesn't like personality surveys.
#Person1#: Oh, come on Jeffrey! I'd read to you.
#Person2#: Alright, go ahead.
#Person1#: Question one says, 'Do you think of yourself as lazy or hard working?' I can probably answer that for you.
#Person2#: OK, I know I am lazy. I don't like to work too hard, especially around the house.
#Person1#: You're right about that. Next question, are you more frequently patient or impatient?
#Person2#: Umm, I'd say, I'm patient, especially when I have to wait for you.
#Person1#: That's true. I guess I don't have to ask the next question. I already know you're fun-loving.
#Person2#: Let me see that. Is that question 3? Yeah, I'd say that's correct. I love dancing. A good party!
#Person1#: And the answer to the next one is stubborn.
#Person2#: What? I'm quite open. I always listen to your suggestions.
#Person1#: I don't think so, but let's go to the next question. Well, you're definitely not talkative.
#Person2#: That's true. It's because I'm so shy.
#Person1#: That's the next question. In most situations are you shy or outgoing?
#Person2#: Definitely shy. I'm not too comfortable meeting new people.
#Person1#: Umm, I don't think that's true but I'll circle it. Let me see, questions 7 asks if you are an organized person.
#Person2#: Umm, no. My desk at work is always a mess.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're honest about that. Finally, do you consider yourself creative or unimaginative?
#Person2#: I wouldn't say creative. I'm not very good at writing or painting, that sort of thing.
#Person1#: I think your creative. But if you don't think so, I'll put down unimaginative. | #Person1# asks Jeffrey to take a personality survey. Jeffrey tells #Person2# he thinks he's lazy, patient, fun-loving, open, not talkative, shy, unorganized, and unimaginative. | 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 to the Carver Center art exhibition this Saturday?
#Person2#: I can't. I have to study for my law final tomorrow.
#Person1#: Law? I thought you were an art major.
#Person2#: I decided to change to a major that was more practical.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I really loved your paintings and thought you were brave to study something as risky as art.
#Person2#: Yeah, well. I realized that I probably wouldn't be able to live off my art, but I'm not giving up. There are still the weekends and.
#Person1#: Your boss will have you working twenty-four, seven. | #Person2# can't go to the Carver Center art exhibition for #Person2# has to study for law final. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# changed the major from art to law, which was more practical. | 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 do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kinds of sports, and I also like to listen to classical music.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football, it's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of football. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, I enjoy reading very much.
#Person2#: Then, who is your favorite author?
#Person1#: Dickens. I have read all of his novels in Chinese translation. I wish I could read them in the original. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes sports and #Person2# likes football best. #Person1# likes reading and Dickens is #Person1#'s favorite author. | 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 only five o'clock now. We're supposed to check in at the counter thirty minutes before our plane takes off.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 7:05. We're going to take off at 7:35. We still have plenty of time to enjoy something.
#Person1#: Let's enjoy a meal and then buy some souvenirs for our friends in nearby shops.
#Person2#: Look, there is a restaurant over there.
#Person1#: Let's go. | There's plenty of time before the plane takes off, so #Person1# and #Person2# decide to enjoy a meal and buy some souvenirs. | 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#: Andy, you've been so busy lately that we don't see you anymore.
#Person2#: I've been trying to finish this research project, so that I can present my findings at the conference in July.
#Person1#: But that's two months away. You've still got a lot of time.
#Person2#: Not really. You see, I finished all the research and I've just organized all my notes, but it will take me almost 2 months to type them.
#Person1#: Well, if that's your only problem, I can type up your paper in less than 2 weeks. | Andy tells #Person1# he's been busy finishing the research project. #Person1# offers to type up his paper. | 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#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Yes, I just received a telephone bill and there's a problem with it.
#Person1#: And what exactly is the problem?
#Person2#: There is a call to Finland on there, and I don't know anyone in Finland. I'm upset. Could you please take the charge off my bill?
#Person1#: May I see your bill please?
#Person2#: Certainly, there it is, on July first. I really don't know anybody in Finland.
#Person1#: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see it was $60. Your bill was $84, minus 60 dollars. So, your new total is $24. I'm very sorry about the fault.
#Person2#: And that's OK. | #Person2# claims there's a problem with #Person2#'s telephone bill. #Person1# takes the call off and takes the charge off #Person2#'s bill. | 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#: Tell me about yourself.
#Person2#: I was born and raised in Beijing. I attended Peking University and received my bachelor's degree in Economics. I have worked for 2 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for China Pacific Insurance Co. Ltd.
#Person1#: What type of position are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience.
#Person1#: Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
#Person2#: I am more interested in a full-time position. However, I would also consider a part-time position.
#Person1#: Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job?
#Person2#: I advised customers on financial matters. After I consulted the customer, I completed a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in our database. I then collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best possible package for the client. The clients were then presented with a summarized report on their financial activities that I formulated on a quarterly basis.
#Person1#: What is your greatest strength?
#Person2#: I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for advice. One afternoon, my colleague was involved with a troublesome customer who felt he was not being served well. I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together.
#Person1#: What is your greatest weakness?
#Person2#: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I began setting time-limits for myself.
#Person1#: Why do you want to work for our company?
#Person2#: After following your firm's progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that your company is becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be a part of that team.
#Person1#: When can you begin?
#Person2#: Immediately. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s educational background, ideal job choice, previous working experience, greatest strength, and weakness. #Person2# also explains why #Person2# wants the job and when #Person2# can start working. | 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 Joe, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: Things are going good today. How have you been doing, Mary?
#Person1#: Things are going well for me, Joe.
#Person2#: Want to go see a movie tonight?
#Person1#: My parents are taking me to dinner tonight.
#Person2#: Could you go with me to the movies on Friday night, instead?
#Person1#: What movie did you want to see?
#Person2#: There is a new horror flick about a rapist serial killer.
#Person1#: I was thinking that I would like to see ' The Secret Life of Bees. '
#Person2#: Oh great! Sounds like something I need to bring Kleenex to! | Joe invites Mary to a movie. Mary agrees to watch on Friday rather than today and chooses another movie. | 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! I am a new comer in our office.
#Person2#: Good morning! Welcome to our office!
#Person1#: Nice to meet you! My name is Grace Williams.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you too! I am Peter Smith.
#Person1#: Today is my first day at work!
#Person2#: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day! Just ask me if you need any help.
#Person1#: Thank you. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | Grace Williams, as a newcomer, comes to the office. Grace and Peter introduce themselves to each other. | 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 are the children doing in your class, Jane?
#Person2#: They're all doing fine. Let me show you some of their pictures.
#Person1#: Which child is this?
#Person2#: That's Charles.
#Person1#: What a large child!
#Person2#: All my children are large.
#Person1#: And which child is this?
#Person2#: That's James.
#Person1#: What an agile child!
#Person2#: All my children are agile.
#Person1#: Now which child is this?
#Person2#: That's Joanna. Joanna hopes to go to college.
#Person1#: Mm. All my children hope to go to college. Right? | Jane shows #Person1# some pictures of the children in her class. Jane thinks all the children are large and agile. | 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, bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Just check in your bag before entering.
#Person2#: Thanks. Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag?
#Person1#: The checkroom is just behind the front door.
#Person2#: OK. I will deposit my bag right now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket. #Person2#'ll deposit 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#: Could we have the honor of you presence of the meeting?
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, I have other plan.
#Person1#: Would you prefer some other time?
#Person2#: I'd love to come other time if it can be arranged.
#Person1#: Are you quite sure you can come next Tuesday?
#Person2#: Certainly, I'll be going.
#Person1#: What time am I supposed to pick you up?
#Person2#: I'll be waiting for you in our office about nine o'clock.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss a time for #Person2# to attend the meeting. | 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, where is the nearest gas station?
#Person2#: Go along this street to the traffic lights.
#Person1#: To the traffic lights?
#Person2#: That's right, and turn left at the lights.
#Person1#: Left at the lights?
#Person2#: And then right at the bridge.
#Person1#: Right at the bridge?
#Person2#: Yes. The gas station is on the left. And you can't miss it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the gas station. | 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 Ann?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly?
#Person1#: Yes, it's me.
#Person2#: Do you have a cold?
#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it.
#Person2#: I understand. What should I tell Mr. Morley?
#Person1#: Why not just tell him I'm sick? I'll ring him myself this afternoon.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to see a doctor?
#Person1#: Not yet. I feel too lousy to go out. Anyway, I have a flu. I know what it is. I don't need a doctor to tell me that.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too?
#Person1#: I'm not sure yet. Maybe this will all be gone in a day. So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments. I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think.
#Person2#: It's rainy weather today. Maybe it's better if you just stay inside. Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep.
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I plan to do. Except I won't make the chicken soup. Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it.
#Person2#: That bad, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm very nauseous. It's mostly nausea and a fever.
#Person2#: Well, I'll cancel your appointments for today. And I'll tell Mr. Morley.
#Person1#: Thanks, Ann. Talk to you this afternoon.
#Person2#: Hope you feel better. | Kelly tells Ann that she has flu and wants to call a day off. Ann asks Kelly to cancel her appointments today and tells Mr. Morley, but Ann wants to reserve tomorrow's appointments. Kelly advises her to see a doctor and make herself chicken soup, but Kelly feels very nauseous. | 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#: Post office offer lots of services nowadays, don't they? Years age, you only really used the post office to send mail, save money, and send or collect money.
#Person2#: Nowadays, they offer so many services, you hardly know which one to choose. Take mailing for example. Do you send something first class or second class or do you use EMS?
#Person1#: I save money in a post office saving account. There used to be just one kind of account, but now there are several. They each have different conditions and interest rates.
#Person2#: You can buy things at post office that were never sold there before. You can buy sweets and chocolates, newspapers, birthday and Christmas cards. . .
#Person1#: Post offices are still the place to go to collect welfare benefits, like unemployment benefit and child support benefit. The queue are very long on the days when people collect those payment.
#Person2#: My son likes going to the main post office. They have a philately counter where he can buy stamps for his collection.
#Person1#: Do you think that the service at post offices has improved?
#Person2#: I think it's better for some things, like sending and receiving money, but if you need to post something it sometimes takes longer than it used to.
#Person1#: I like being able to buy newspapers and magazines at the post office. It means that I don't need to go to two places | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about post offices' changes. Post offices now have various services and even sell food, newspapers and cards. #Person2# thinks the change is better for some things, but it also increases the waiting time for posting. | 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 really need to find a parking spot.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a space on or off campus?
#Person1#: Do you know any spaces on campus?
#Person2#: You can park in the student parking structure.
#Person1#: Where is it located?
#Person2#: You'll find the parking structure on the west side of the campus.
#Person1#: Do you have any idea if the parking structure has any spaces left?
#Person2#: Last time I checked, it was pretty empty.
#Person1#: What time was it when you went up there?
#Person2#: That was earlier this morning.
#Person1#: It wouldn't be full right now, would it?
#Person2#: I have no idea. | #Person1# needs to find a parking spot on campus. #Person2# suggests the student parking structure but doesn't know whether it's full 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#: Excuse me! I don't have time to waste. I've been here almost one full hour!
#Person2#: Sorry, madam. You have to wait your turn. The parking lot is full.
#Person1#: Unbelievable! Parking in this city is such a nightmare!
#Person2#: Madam, patience is a virtue.
#Person1#: Oh, gosh! I have to go to the restroom so bad! I can't bear it anymore!
#Person2#: I'm sure a spot will open up soon.
#Person1#: Oh, look! There's a spot open next to the public restroom! Can I take it? | #Person1#'s angry about waiting for parking for too long. #Person2# asks #Person1# to be patient. | 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 like plum blossoms?
#Person2#: Certainly. I prefer the winter and I love plum blossoms much more.
#Person1#: It's snowing heavily. What about taking a walk?
#Person2#: Seeking plum blossoms with stepping on the snow? That's a good idea. Let's go!
#Person1#: What a heavy snow!
#Person2#: Take care! Don't slip down to the ground.
#Person1#: I've got it. I like the sound of stepping on the snow very much.
#Person2#: Yes. Very wonderful.
#Person1#: Do you smell the sweet scent?
#Person2#: Yes. It should be the fragrance of plum blossoms.
#Person1#: The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the hard coldness. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to seek plum blossoms with stepping on the snow. Finally, they smell the sweet scent of plum blossoms. | 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, are you interested in this Honda?
#Person2#: Hi, I am just looking.
#Person1#: It's a good car.
#Person2#: What year is it?
#Person1#: 1999.
#Person2#: How about the mileage?
#Person1#: 6, 000 miles, all highway mileage.
#Person2#: What do you mean 7B
#Person1#: Highway miles are not as bad as local miles. They do not hurt car as much.
#Person2#: Oh, why such a high mileage?
#Person1#: The owner was commuting everyday crossing the state line.
#Person2#: Okay. Does this car have a warranty?
#Person1#: One month.
#Person2#: How do I make sure I am not buying a junk?
#Person1#: You'll check it out anyway you want. You can take it to a garage.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: $ 5, 900.
#Person2#: I'll have to think about it.
#Person1#: Leave your phone number, and I will give you a call if the price gets reduced.
#Person2#: Okay. | #Person1# introduces #Person2# about a Honda car's mileage, warranty and price. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll 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#: Give these sales figures a look. It's pretty depressing. We're way in the red this year. We can't afford to keep going like this for much longer.
#Person2#: You're right, we need to start making money soon, or at least manage to break even. But I think that the market is slowly beginning to heat up--sales are bound to pick up any time now.
#Person1#: Demand is dropping. The problem is our competition. They are monopolizing the market!
#Person2#: Maybe we should rethink our marketing strategy to include the possibility that our new line of cosmetics could be a big seller.
#Person1#: It's really too early to tell, but a lot is riding on the new products. If we don't do better after the product launch, we may have to go bankrupt.
#Person2#: Do you think it's that serious?
#Person1#: Look at this numbers and see for yourself. Read'sm and weep.
#Person2#: My goodness, I didn't realize it was that bad. | #Person1# and #Person2# find the sales figures are pretty depressing. #Person2# is optimistic at first but realizes the seriousness after #Person1# analyzes the market. | 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#: Have you been having any problems lately?
#Person2#: No, but the nurse at school says that I should have my blood pressure checked.
#Person1#: Do you have a history of high blood pressure?
#Person2#: No, I have never been told that I have high blood pressure.
#Person1#: High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it hardly ever has symptoms.
#Person2#: How do you check for high blood pressure?
#Person1#: We are going to use this cuff here, and it will give me a reading.
#Person2#: What do the numbers mean?
#Person1#: They tell me how much your heart is working at rest when pumping blood.
#Person2#: Good. That will help me know how I am doing. | #Person1# is helping #Person2# to check the blood pressure. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to check the blood pressure and explains the reading. | 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#: Have you heard about the robbery?
#Person2#: I saw the whole thing happen.
#Person1#: For real?
#Person2#: I was in the bank during the robbery.
#Person1#: What went down?
#Person2#: Some dude came into the bank with a gun.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: When he pulled out the gun, I got so scared.
#Person1#: Tell me what else happened.
#Person2#: He got the money and tried to leave.
#Person1#: Did the cops get him?
#Person2#: The cops arrested him before he could even make it out the door. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what happened during the robbery as an eyewitness. | 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#: Which of the steps are you focusing on in brandgrowth Awareness, understanding, acceptance, or loyalty?
#Person2#: We're working on different steps in different areas. For example, our Colbert line is thriving in American markets, we've already reached the loyalty stage. In Asia, however, it's a different story. Most people haven't even heard of Colbert, so we're working on awareness through a lot of product launches and related activities.
#Person1#: What are you doing to increase understanding in the European sector?
#Person2#: Understanding comes from product differentiation. We get that through product demonstration, literature, expert testimonials, and the like. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the different steps in different areas by examples and how to increase understanding in the European sector. | 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 shirt is really nice.
#Person2#: You have a very good taste, sir. Would you like to try it on?
#Person1#: OK. I'll try on a medium size.
#Person2#: Here you are
#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: It's just around the comer.
#Person1#: It's too big for me. Do you have a smaller one?
#Person2#: Yes. One moment, please. | #Person1#'s trying on a shirt and #Person2# helps him get one with the proper size. | 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, could you tell me which line I'm supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?
#Person2#: You can buy the bubble wrap here, but you'll have to stand in line over here to post your package.
#Person1#: That's a really long line. How long do you think it'll take to get through all those people?
#Person2#: It takes about 3 minutes per person, so it'll probably be about an hour's wait.
#Person1#: Can I buy stamps here?
#Person2#: Sure. How many would you like?
#Person1#: I need 30 for my Christmas cards.
#Person2#: Are you sending them abroad?
#Person1#: Twenty of them are going abroad to China and America.
#Person2#: Do you have any going anywhere in the EU? If you do, those are less expensive.
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: Ok, here you go. That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence.
#Person1#: And the bubble wrap?
#Person2#: That's another quid.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. You'Ve been very helpful. | #Person2# tells #Person1# which line #Person1# should stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package. #Person2# also helps #Person1# buy stamps and the bubble wrap. | 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#: Taylor, you're looking a little pale. Are you sure you want to hand out nametags?
#Person2#: Do I have a choice? You said the guy who was supposed to do it didn't show.
#Person1#: True. Keep up the good work. Hello, welcome to the reunion of the Class of'93.
#Person2#: Just come over here, sir. First you need to sign in and get your photo nametag.
#Person1#: And don't forget to put in an order for your reunion memory book.
#Person2#: Would you like to donate to our alumni fund? | #Person1# finds Taylor look pale, but Taylor has no choice but to work. They keep handing out the nametags. | 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 I help you in any way?
#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits.
#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
#Person1#: It's of good quality. | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose a pink suit with good quality. | 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#: Could you bring me some food, please?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you fancy?
#Person1#: Can I have a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare?
#Person2#: Sir, the filet mignon was so popular tonight that we ran out. May I suggest the porterhouse?
#Person1#: Oh, no filet? Okay, porterhouse will be fine then.
#Person2#: Perhaps you would like chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: Not tonight, but thank you for the suggestion.
#Person2#: Okay. This will be charged to your amenities account, okay?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Your food will be brought to you momentarily. I hope you enjoy it. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order some food that will be charged to #Person1#'s amenities account. | 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 your application successful?
#Person2#: Yes, they notify me to work next week.
#Person1#: Where on earth will you work in?
#Person2#: It is a pretty big mechanical company. I am assigned to work in the assembly shop.
#Person1#: How long will you work a day?
#Person2#: My working hours aren't fixed, sometimes I do the day shift, sometimes the night shift. In all, about 8 hours.
#Person1#: That's rather hard.
#Person2#: But it matches my major.
#Person1#: How will you get your pay?
#Person2#: My wage depends on production results.
#Person1#: What sort of welfare facilities does your company provide?
#Person2#: The company provides labor insurance for all employees, as well as fine retirement policy.
#Person1#: Is there a union?
#Person2#: There is the company union, but it really shares the same aims as the management.
#Person1#: So you must consider dearly before you go to work.
#Person2#: I will. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s new job. #Person2# tells #Person1# the work schedule, salary, welfare facilities and company union. #Person1# asks #Person2# to consider dearly before going to work. | 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#: Have you ever worked as a tour guide?
#Person2#: I have a little experience. I guided a few foreign tourists around Beijing last year as a part-time job. I showed them to the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, and the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: Then you may know that it's hard work.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. A friend of mine is a guide. He talked with me about his work, but I don't mind working hard.
#Person1#: Have you applied with any other companies?
#Person2#: No, this is my first.
#Person1#: Is there anything you want to ask about?
#Person2#: I'd like to be an overseas tour guide someday. Would there ever be any chance of that?
#Person1#: Certainly. There'll be a good chance of that if you work for this company. Not right away, of course, but in a few years, after you learn more about our business, you may go overseas with a tour group. Any questions?
#Person2#: Yes. When can I get the decision? I hope you can give me a definite answer as soon as possible. If I'd turned down, I ll have to secure a position elsewhere.
#Person1#: All right, then. We'll get in touch with you within a week. Thank you for coming today, Mr. Sun.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye. | #Person1# asks Mr. Sun about his previous working experience as a tour guide and his job application. Mr. Sun also asks #Person1# about his chance of being an overseas tour guide and the time that he gets the decision. | 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 afraid we are really short staffed this week, Mr. Cranial. I'd like to accommodate you, but I just don't think I'll have the time.
#Person2#: Are you telling me you're not going to meet with me?
#Person1#: Not at all, sir. I'd just like to push it up to next week. I'll have a lot more free time at the beginning of next week.
#Person2#: Well, I don't like it, but I guess I don't have any choice. | #Person2# wants to push up the meeting to next week because of lacking time. Mr. Cranial accepts unwillingly. | 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, we haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
#Person2#: Fine. Where would you like to go? Look in the newspaper to get information about the movies or the theatre.
#Person1#: I see that a new play opened this week.
#Person2#: It seemed very bad. The newspaper story said it was the worst play of the year. You don't want to go there. What else can we do?
#Person1#: I'd enjoy a good concert, but, according to the paper, there are not any tonight.
#Person2#: Aren't there any good movies in town?
#Person1#: How about American Beauty? That should be nice.
#Person2#: We've already seen it. It's an old picture. Don't you remember? | #Person1# and Paul decide to go out this evening. But after checking the information about the movies, they have no idea where to go. | 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 on Monday?
#Person2#: Nothing special. Why? What's on Monday?
#Person1#: I thought I'd have a party.
#Person2#: Nice. What time?
#Person1#: Evening. Nine o'clock. That sort of time.
#Person2#: What's the celebration?
#Person1#: Well, it's my birthday on Saturday, but I'll be away the whole weekend.
#Person2#: Friday's a nice day to have a party, isn't it?
#Person1#: Well, I was going to have it on Friday, but Friday has rather good TV programs.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s birthday party and tells #Person2# the reasons for choosing Monday to celebrate. | 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#: Jenny, how about a drink after work? A restaurant has just opened in front of the station. We can have some home cooking. My treat.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me, but today I have to practice driving. The Driving Competition is drawing near. It takes place next month.
#Person1#: OK. That reminds me. I have to play golf with some guests from the US. By the way, aren't you interested in playing on a golf course?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? The paying fee is so high that I'd need a second job. | #Person1# invites Jenny to have a drink, but Jenny has to practice driving. That reminds #Person1# to play golf which Jenny thinks is too expensive. | 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 tired of driving?
#Person2#: No, I'm doing fine.
#Person1#: What did I do with my briefcase?
#Person2#: Isn't it on the back seat?
#Person1#: No, I don't see it. All my important papers are in it.
#Person2#: You may have left it at the hotel. Should we turn around and go hack?
#Person1#: Well, I guess we ought to go back, if you don't mind.
#Person2#: I'll turn off at the next road. | #Person1# may have left the briefcase at the hotel, so #Person2# has to drive back. | 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 just received an Email from one of my former classmates. I was surprised. I hadn't heard from him for ages.
#Person2#: Well, I've been out of touch with most of my old friends. Only one or two still drop me a line occasionally. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their contact with former classmates. | 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 Reception Desk?
#Person2#: Yes, may I help you?
#Person1#: This is Henry Jones in Room 742. I checked in about ten minutes ago. And there is a problem.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Mr. Jones. How can I help you?
#Person1#: The bathroom is in an absolutely terrible condition. When I tried the shower, no water came out at all.
#Person2#: Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have it fixed immediately.
#Person1#: And that is not all. There is no soap, towel or toilet paper.
#Person2#: I apologize for this, Mr. Jones. We're rather short staffed at present. The housekeeper should have checked your room. We'll attend to it as soon as possible. There's been a misunderstanding.
#Person1#: That's all right. The most important thing is to fix it as soon as possible. | Henry Jones calls to #Person2# to tell the condition of the bathroom and asks for a fix-up. #Person2# apologizes and promises to solve the problem. | 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, it is Carol, isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh. Mike! Oh, my goodness! I haven't seen you for ages. It's so nice to see you!
#Person1#: Nice to see you after all these years. What've you been doing?
#Person2#: Well, I've tried many things after we left school. Now I'm working for a large oil company, er ... in charge of sales mainly. I travel a lot.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. You must really enjoy that.
#Person2#: Oh, I do. Yeh, yeh, it's lovely. It's quite tiring though. But what about you, Mike? What do you do?
#Person1#: I'm working in a law firm. Practicing business law, you know.
#Person2#: Oh, that's interesting.
#Person1#: And I'm happy doing what I do.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: It's great to see you. We must get together some time.
#Person2#: Yes, we should. Look, give me your address and phone number. Em... I got my book here. OK, and then I'll give you a ring and we can fix something up. | Mike and Carol share their jobs: Mike is working in a law firm and Carol is in charge of sales in a large company. They both enjoy their work. | 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, it's broken! Jacky is not going to be happy when he sees this. It's his favorite CD! He'll tell mum.
#Person2#: Please Kathy, can I borrow ten dollars? I'll buy him a new one and I will clean up your room. | #Person2# broke Jacky's CD and begs Kathy for some money to 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#: Hi, Tracy. I went into the college today to find out about evening classes.
#Person2#: I still remember the painting course had so many people in it that you couldn't really get any personal help.
#Person1#: Yes, but they have decided to limit the number this year, so if you want to do it you have to book a place. Anyway I wonder whether I ought to do computing really.
#Person2#: But would it be advanced enough for you?
#Person1#: I think so. The woman who runs it is supposed to be very good. She's not just a programmer. She's a well-trained teacher as well.
#Person2#: It's up to you of course. But at the end of a day's work, I just want something relaxing. And I'd have to pay for materials. I can't afford more than the minimum.
#Person1#: Then why don't you try Spanish? And it'd be really useful on holiday.
#Person2#: Don't the language courses last two terms?
#Person1#: I don't think so. | #Person1# tells Tracy about the evening classes of computing where the number of students will be limited this year. Tracy wants something relaxing and cheap, so #Person1# advises Tracy to try Spanish. | 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#: Millions of amateur investors like you, have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers, magazines and commentators to get investment information.
#Person2#: Yes. It's sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day.
#Person1#: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines.
#Person2#: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts?
#Person1#: Well, for example, The Wall Street Journal is very, very good. Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are) by CEOs or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin.
#Person2#: I like to read Fortune.
#Person1#: Cood. Fortune is usually ahead of the curve. And Business Week is very solid , too.
#Person2#: Where does a broadcast company get most of their information? I hope it's not just from press releases.
#Person1#: A good broadcast company usually does far more than press releases. Their people go out and do real reporting, talking to people at the stock exchange , fund managers, analysts, etc.
#Person2#: But sometimes when a flimsy report, or even a rumor gets on television , there's going to be a terrible 'echo chamber' effect.
#Person1#: You are right about that. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the problems of getting investment information from a tremendous amount of media such as financial newspapers, magazines, and commentators. They discuss which one does the best job of checking facts and how to broadcast companies get their information. | 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 afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you.
#Person2#: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know.
#Person1#: Take a look at this dress. Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am? | #Person1# keeps recommending different clothes to #Person2#, but #Person2# only wants to browse alone. #Person2# finally can't bear it and goes 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#: Excuse me. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm looking for a leather belt for my husband.
#Person2#: Do you know what size he wears?
#Person1#: Size 36. . . I think.
#Person2#: And what color would you like?
#Person1#: Dark brown,if you have it.
#Person2#: Okay. Let's see. . . a size 36 dark brown leather belt. Oh,yes. Her e we are. Do you think your husband will like this one?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure he will. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Will this be cash or charge?
#Person1#: Do you take Master Card?
#Person2#: No,I'm afraid not. We only accept our own store credit card.
#Person1#: Oh. In that case,I'll pay cash. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a size 36 dark brown leather belt for #Person2#'s husband and #Person2# buys it by cash. | 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 have a hand in locking into the case?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How do you feel about it?
#Person2#: It is really a hard nut to crack. The problem is that the crime was done without leaving any trace. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the case is hard because of no trace. | 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#: Daniel, you can't spit the gum everywhere.
#Person2#: Come on, just a little piece.
#Person1#: Do you know how many people chew gum everyday?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Just in Beijing, people consume 300, 000 pieces of gum every day.
#Person2#: That's amazing.
#Person1#: If all the people spit out the gum like you, the whole world would become a big trash can.
#Person2#: Come on, you are making too big deal out of this.
#Person1#: I just want to remind you to behave yourself.
#Person2#: OK, dear sister, I see. This kind of thing will not happen again. | #Person1# asks Daniel not to spit gums everywhere and behave himself. Daniel promises not to do that 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#: Waiter, a menu please!
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Could you tell me the specials today?
#Person2#: The special today is fried chicken, and beef is good too.
#Person1#: Ok, let's think about it for a minute.
#Person2#: Well, I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# asks the waiter for a menu and today's specials. | 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 something sweet after dinner.
#Person2#: What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: A dessert sounds nice.
#Person2#: What kind are you thinking of getting?
#Person1#: I want to get some pie.
#Person2#: What kind of pie do you want?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know what kind of pie I like?
#Person1#: Sure, what kind do you like?
#Person2#: I love apple pie.
#Person1#: Oh, I love apple pie too.
#Person2#: There you go. Problem solved. | #Person1# finally decides to get apple pie after dinner because of the idea shared by #Person2#. | 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 can't wait for my birthday party this Saturday evening. I hope it will be better this year. I'm hoping for something surprising and a lot of gifts.
#Person2#: It will be. There will be a lot of people at your party.
#Person1#: I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise these days.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: I saw Tom wrapping a big box with Alice, Bob and Annie. | #Person1# can't wait for #Person1#'s birthday party and tells #Person2# #Person1# saw the friends are preparing to give a surprise. | 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#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Could you give me some advice, Jack?
#Person2#: Sure, Carol. What kind of things do you need right now?
#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. But Albert wants to set up a little office in the small bedroom.
#Person2#: Well, as for Albert, he should go to an office supply store. There's a very good one called Office Depot. It has everything he will need and the prices are good, too. It's very convenient.
#Person1#: Can I write that down?
#Person2#: Sure, here is the pen on your table. It spelled office and then D-E-P-O-T.
#Person1#: Thanks. I will call Albert and tell him to pick me up after work. | Carol asks Jack for advice on where to buy office facilities. Jack suggests an office supply store and Carol writes down the name. | 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, mom?
#Person2#: I'm going to mend and paint the shelves in your bedroom today.
#Person1#: Great, anything I can do to help?
#Person2#: Yes, you can go to the shop and get me a new paintbrush. This one is too old. But before you do that, ask your father what he's done with the knife. I've looked everywhere for it. There was nothing in the toolbox, except this box of nails, which I lost a month ago.
#Person1#: OK, mom. | #Person1#'s mom is going to mend and paint the shelves and #Person1# wants to offer help. | 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, Nora. I heard about a flat that might interest you girls. It's near the central bus station on the main road and about 75 pounds a week. Quite reasonable. The problem is, it's only got 2 bedrooms, but I expect two of you could share.
#Person2#: Well, as long as it isn't me, I've got to have my own room because I'd be working at home m ost of the time. Any other information?
#Person1#: Yes, it's got a very big and well equipped kitchen. And I know you like cooking so that's another point in its favor. But there is a small sitting room and not much furniture yet, so let me know quickly if you want it or it will be taken. | #Person1# tells Nora a flat with only two bedrooms, so Nora needs to share one. But Nora prefers to have her own room. #Person1# asks her to answer quickly. | 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 surprised to see you here. Jeremy told me that you were on vacation.
#Person2#: Yeah. We were visiting some relatives in Sydney, but we return last night.
#Person1#: Oh, I've wanted to go to Australia ever since I was little. Tell me what it was like.
#Person2#: It was wonderful. We fed kangaroos, walkthrough rainforests and swam in the ocean. What was really great was when we took a train to Brisbane to see the Great Barrier Reef.
#Person1#: I've heard that flights to Australia are pretty expensive.
#Person2#: One of my dad's friends know someone who works for the airline, so we were able to get a good deal. The tickets were only $800 per person for a round trip.
#Person1#: Wow! That is a good deal. When my cousin and I went on vacation to Bangkok last year, it cost $1000 for a round trip ticket and Thailand's closer than Australia. | #Person1# meets #Person2# and asks #Person2# to tell the experience in Australia. Then they start to talk about the price of the flights to Australia. | 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 too hot. I'm not sure I can walk anymore.
#Person2#: Oh, come on, you're not so old. I want to go to Monkey Island.
#Person1#: Great. Let's go. I love monkeys. That's why I started dating with you.
#Person2#: You're very funny today. As for me, I've always loved elephants and bears. I like their smell. Maybe that's why I chose you.
#Person1#: Hahaha, I wish we could get some iced coffee somewhere.
#Person2#: Yes, then I could buy you a coffee.
#Person1#: Thanks. Hey, look at that polar bear.
#Person2#: Oh, terrible. I can't believe they have him out in the sun like this. Isn't it too hot?
#Person1#: It's sad. Sometimes I think zoos should treat animals better than they do.
#Person2#: Definitely. They should have him in the air conditioning. They should give him a nice pool to swim in.
#Person1#: They should let him have an iced coffee, too.
#Person2#: You're thinking about yourself again.
#Person1#: Just like him, I'm too hot. Both he and I are sick of Southern California.
#Person2#: Why not move to Alaska?
#Person1#: Sounds good. When I graduate, I will move away to Alaska. And I will take the bear with me. We will open an iced coffee cafe.
#Person2#: That's interesting. Hopefully, you will make it.
#Person1#: So where is that Monkey Island?
#Person2#: Over this way. Follow me. | #Person1# and #Person2# are visiting the zoo and it is too hot. They think how zoos treat animals is better than here. They joke about treating polar bear iced coffee and moving away to Alaska with that bear, then they are going to Monkey Island. | 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 Bill, I saw your grandma yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh where was that?
#Person1#: I was running around the track at my college and there she was walking around the same track.
#Person2#: Grannie always tries to stay fit and healthy. She is always making us kids eat the proper foods.
#Person1#: Well, it pays off for her. How old is she anyway?
#Person2#: She will be 86 next month.
#Person1#: That is truly amazing! | #Person1# met Bill's grandmother yesterday who always tries to stay fit and healthy. | 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 have been very busy this year, too many things to be solve. I have been always working late, often taking work home and taking no vacation. I feel really exhausted.
#Person2#: You should ask for a holiday and relax yourself for a little bit. You worked so hard.
#Person1#: You are right. For the past few weeks, I had no appetite and couldn ' t sleep well. What ' s worse my back started aching this Monday. It is time for me to take a vacation. | #Person1# has been busy this year. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for a holiday from work. | 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 you sit down and relax, darling?
#Person2#: I don ' t want to.
#Person1#: Well, come and talk to me then.
#Person2#: Certainly not.
#Person1#: May I turn on the radio then?
#Person2#: Turn on the radio? What for?
#Person1#: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music.
#Person2#: Listen to some music? And who ' ll cook dinner? Will you?
#Person1#: Ok, I will. But let ' s go to a disco after dinner.
#Person2#: To a disco? Oh, no. You know I hate pop. | #Person1# suggests that #Person2# sit down, listen to music and go to a disco, but #Person2# all refuses. | 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#: Yes, madam? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, please. But you are just closing, aren't you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts down in five minutes.
#Person2#: I shall not keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week.
#Person1#: Last week, madam? I really can't remember which ones you mean. What were they like?
#Person2#: Oh, they were lovely. Sort of imitation wood, dark brown color, country-style you know, and the lids, if I remember rightly, they had a sort of leaf pattern, or was it flowers?
#Person1#: That's strange. I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description. Are you sure they were in this shop?
#Person2#: Oh, you must know the ones I mean. They were on sale, a real bargain. Reduced to a quarter of the original price. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them.
#Person1#: I am afraid the sales are over now, madam. And you know we all sold out of the saucepans.
#Person2#: I don't think you did, you know. My neighbor told me she saw some here only yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, it's all new stock in the window now.
#Person2#: May I just have a look, to see if there is anything else?
#Person1#: Eh, well, madam, as you know we are closing.
#Person2#: Yes, yes, I am sorry I won't keep you. It must get on your nerves when customers come in right at closing time. But they were such beautiful saucepans. I ' d have bought them if I had made up my mind on the spot.
#Person1#: Perhaps madam, if you come back tomorrow, I could show you the whole range of kitchen ware. And there are still one or two things at the sale price.
#Person2#: Oh, look! That was the one there. That is the sort of thing I was looking for. But it's not quite the color.
#Person1#: That might be the artificial lighting, madam. Of course, if you could come back in daylight, you might find it ' s exactly what you are looking for.
#Person2#: There it is. That is the pattern! The set behind you. Thank goodness, they haven't been sold. And thank you so much for being so patient with me. Yes, those are the ones. | #Person2#'s looking for some saucepans in #Person1#'s shop when the shop is going to shut down in five munites. #Person2# describes a lot about the saucepan she wants, but #Person1# still has no idea about that and suggests #Person2# come back tomorrow. #Person2# insists on looking for the saucepans and finally, she finds that. | 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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