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#Person1#: What is your most preferred training method?
#Person2#: Well, I prefer active rather than passive training. For example, I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin. They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice. All employees receiving this training were in the same meeting room, so we could communicate with each other. We had a lot of fun learning together. It helps to build up the work relation among colleagues.
#Person1#: Well, that is also very efficient, right?
#Person2#: Of course, it is much better than just giving us some reading materials or information via the internet.
#Person1#: That's boring. Once we were asked to watch a video on how to operate the punches, all of us seemed to fall into sleep by the end of the video. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the training methods they like. And they both prefer active rather than passive training. | 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#: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?
#Person2#: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing's as refreshing as iced drinks on a hot day.
#Person1#: I don't think we need too much in the way of soft drinks. Two super bottles of Cola should cover everyone. What about wine?
#Person2#: Just buy a cask of wine. Have you bought ice yet?
#Person1#: No, once I fill the tub with beer, I'll get the ice. The beer will be cool if you put the tub under the ice. The cooler, the better.
#Person2#: I think a bottle of champagne would be a good idea. It's appetizing and tasty.
#Person1#: Well, if you say so. Personally speaking, I'd rather die of thirst than drink champagne. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the drinks for the party tonight, including soft drinks and wine. | 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 now, let's go to Kenny Williams for today's weather forecast.
#Person2#: Thank you Bill, and good morning Salt Lake City!
#Person1#: What's the weather looking like today, Kenny?
#Person2#: Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag in Utah today. we'Ve got heavy cloud cover here in Northern Utah, and we're calling for scattered showers throughout the day, with a day-time high of forty-five degrees. Now, if we move down to the south of the state, we can see that a cold front is moving in. We can expect clear skies, but it will be quite cold, with temperatures hovering around the thirty degree mark.
#Person1#: It's a chilly day folks, so don't forget your coats! What about tomorrow Kenny? Do you have good news for us?
#Person2#: Well, it'll be a rainy day for Northern Utah. we can expect some isolated downpours in the morning. Winds will be coming in from the North East, with gusts reaching twenty-three miles per hour. Salt Lake City can expect the rain to turn to sleet in the evening. Things are looking a bit better for the South. we'll see cloudy skies with a chance of showers. Later in the day, we can expect partly cloudy skies, with a forecast high of thirty-eight degrees.
#Person1#: You heard it folks! It's gonna be a cold one!
#Person2#: That's right Bill. We will have more later on today on the six o'clock news. That's the weather forecast for this morning. | Kenny and Bill are delivering the weather forecast for this morning. They tell the audience that today is a chilly day and tomorrow will be cold. | 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 enjoy going on dates?
#Person2#: Yes. I find dates to be a lot of fun.
#Person1#: What's so fun about them?
#Person2#: They give me the opportunity to get to know someone better.
#Person1#: So you always have fun on dates?
#Person2#: Not always. I don't always like the person I'm on the date with.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: My date may not be my type.
#Person1#: So then why would you ask them out in the first place?
#Person2#: I didn't realize until after our date that they weren't my type.
#Person1#: Sounds like a huge waste of time to me.
#Person2#: Now that I think about it, it really is sometimes. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# enjoys going on dates, but sometimes the person #Person2# dates may not be #Person2#'s type. | 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, is you, John?
#Person2#: Oh, Jane. What on earth have you been? I've called you a thousand times.
#Person1#: Sorry, John. I suddenly got a severe stomachache last night, and stayed in hospital the whole day.
#Person2#: But I called your cell phone, and there was no answer.
#Person1#: I know, I left it at home.
#Person2#: Do you feel better now?
#Person1#: It's OK now. Don't worry, John. | John asks Jane why she didn't answer his calls last night. Jane explains that she stayed in the hospital and left the cell phone at home. | 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 have any hats?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. I'll show you several kinds.
#Person1#: I like both of the two hats. Can you give me a discount if I buy both of them
#Person2#: Sure, we'll take 20 % off the price.
#Person1#: I like this colour and it is very bright.
#Person2#: This color is becoming to you, too.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. How much are they?
#Person2#: The pink one is 30 yuan, and the purple one is 35 yuan. | #Person2# is helping #Person1# buying hats and offers a discount of 20% if #Person1# buys two. | 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, how can I help?
#Person2#: Hello there. I need to buy some foreign currency for a business trip. How much can I exchange?
#Person1#: That does depend on where you plan to travel. If you are planning to travel to Hong Kong or Macao we can exchange up to 1, 000 USD for you. If your destination is elsewhere, we can exchange up to 2, 000 USD.
#Person2#: OK, well, I'm going to Europe. I guess 1, 000 USD will be sufficient for now.
#Person1#: OK, I'll process that for you now. | #Person2# wants to exchange some foreign currency and #Person1# processes it for #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#: What are you doing, Victor?
#Person2#: I'm making a list of food and drinks.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: What for? For the party, of course.
#Person1#: Party? What party?
#Person2#: We're having a Valentine's Day Party.
#Person1#: Oh, I forget. Who's invited?
#Person2#: We'Ve invited all our sophomore friends from school.
#Person1#: Can I help you get ready?
#Person2#: That'll be a big help. Well, here's a list of some of the food you could buy.
#Person1#: Ok, just leave it to me. I'll take care of it.
#Person2#: Thanks. See you at five. Don't forget to bring your valentine. | Victor is making a list of food and drinks for the party and #Person1# helps him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is there a train leaving for Philadelphia?
#Person2#: Yeah. There's an express that leaves in twenty minutes.
#Person1#: May I buy a ticket here at the station?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: Go to window number eleven.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with buying a train ticket for Philadelphia. | 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, Jim, it's time to wake up and get out of bed.
#Person2#: Do I have to get up now?
#Person1#: You'd better get up, or you'll be late.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? My alarm hasn't even gone off yet.
#Person1#: Yes, it did. It went off 30 minutes ago. You slept right through it. You're like a dead person while you sleep.
#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.
#Person1#: Rise and shine! Sleepyhead!
#Person2#: Just let me sleep 5 more minutes.
#Person1#: The early bird gets the worm.
#Person2#: I know. I know. But I don't want any worms.
#Person1#: Ha! Ha! If you don't make an effort now, later on it'll be a lot tougher for you. | #Person1# urges Jim to get up since Jim has slept right through the alarm. But he still wants to sleep 5 more minutes. | 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, this is ABC Corporation. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm enquiring about your advertisement for a sales manager in today's newspaper. Is this position still open?
#Person1#: Yes, but do you have any experiences as a sales manager?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a lot of previous experiences in sales. I worked in sales departments for two companies since I finished my university.
#Person1#: That sounds fine. Please give me your name and phone numbers. I'll set up an appointment for an interview for you. It will most likely be in a couple of days. Is it all right for you?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Brian and my phone number is 5294870.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Brian wants to apply for the position of sales manager and #Person1# helps him to make an appointment for an interview. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why do you want to take the police to court?
#Person2#: They arrested me without probable cause.
#Person1#: They did?
#Person2#: They had no reason for arresting me.
#Person1#: I thought they let you go.
#Person2#: Yes, the next morning.
#Person1#: They made you spend the night at the station?
#Person2#: Yes, they did.
#Person1#: What was their reason for arresting you?
#Person2#: I matched the description of a bank robber they were looking for.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: I want justice. | #Person1# asks #Person2# why #Person2# wants to take the police to court. #Person2# says that they mistook #Person2# as a bank robber and arrested #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#: OK. Do you want a trim, or do you want to get your hair done?
#Person2#: Can I get my hair done like his? His girlfriend has the same hair, and she's white.
#Person1#: Like that Rastafarian over there? You mean dreadlocks? You crazy! That'll take way too long.
#Person2#: What kind of style are you getting done? Can we match?
#Person1#: I'm gonna get a relaxer, then flip the ends up like Halle.
#Person2#: Can I get a relaxer, too? And why did you say, ' You crazy ' instead of ' You ou're crazy '? | #Person1# is helping #Person2# get hair done, and #Person2# wants to match the hairstyle with #Person1#'s. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to get some beef.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind of beef you want?
#Person1#: I want to get some ground beef.
#Person2#: How many pounds do you need?
#Person1#: I would like four pounds of ground beef.
#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you need?
#Person1#: I would like the extra lean.
#Person2#: Let me go and get that for you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: No problem. I'll wrap it up for you now.
#Person1#: I appreciate that. | #Person1# needs some beef and #Person2# asks #Person1# the kind and pounds of beef #Person1# wants. | 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, hi Dave. Long time, no see!
#Person2#: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd drop by.
#Person1#: Come on in. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice.
#Person2#: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?
#Person1#: Oh, not bad. And you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I haven't had time to relax.
#Person1#: By the way, what's your major anyway?
#Person2#: Hotel management.
#Person1#: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?
#Person2#: Uh... I haven't decided for sure, but I think I'd like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?
#Person1#: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed majors to computer science. [Oh]. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn't be as difficult.
#Person2#: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?
#Person1#: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship [Wow] that pays for all of my tuition and books.
#Person2#: Wow. That's great.
#Person1#: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?
#Person2#: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.
#Person1#: Oh. What do you do there?
#Person2#: I'm a cook.
#Person1#: How do you like your job?
#Person2#: It's okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn't bad. | Dave drops by Maria's home and she invites him into her house. They exchange their current situation and future plans for school and 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#: We do a lot of camping in the mountains. What would you recommend for two people?
#Person2#: You'd probably be better off with the four reel drive vehicle. We have several off-road trucks in stock, both new and used. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# the four reel drive vehicle for two-people camping. | 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, my goodness, I can't find my book! you must have left the book in the taxi. It's a very good book, you know.
#Person2#: But I have to tell you that you are wrong. I didn't take it at all. I remember clearly that you put it in our bedroom. Oh, yes, on your dressing table.
#Person1#: Really? Okay, I am sorry. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# left the book in the taxi. Actually, #Person1# put it on the dressing table in their bedroom. | 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#: My English teacher suggested that I come in and borrow one of these English-Chinese dictionaries.
#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Jackson. You are welcome to use our dictionaries. But they may not be taken from this room. Wouldn't it be better if you have one of your own? | Jackson wants to borrow a dictionary but #Person2# advises him to have one of his own. | 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, Kate. Can I discuss our class picnic with you?
#Person2#: Sure. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Today I think we must decide where and when to have our class activities of having a picnic. Many classmates are asking me about that.
#Person2#: Ok, first, about the location. How about the Central Park? It is near our campus, and we can just walk there, That saves some time and money.
#Person1#: Sounds good. Do you think we can go on Saturday?
#Person2#: Maybe not. Some classmates must attend the training program of our department. Sunday is better. Ok. Then I will go to inform the class. | #Person1# and Kate are discussing the time and location of the class picnic. | 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 your fiftieth birthday. You decide.
#Person2#: I'd like you to organize a surprise party for me.
#Person1#: Sylvia, I know what you want. But a surprise party is impossible. Don't you remember when I tried to organize a surprise party for your fortieth? You found out right away.
#Person2#: Don't remind me. I was so disappointed.
#Person1#: I remembered to get everything ready. But I just forgot to tell people that it was supposed to be a surprise. But the party wasn't disappointing. I mean, it wasn't a surprise, but it was great.
#Person2#: Well, I really don't care what we do. Do whatever you want.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, Sylvia. Let's plan something interesting. We could have a swimming party, or a covered dish supper. It could be fun.
#Person2#: Let's just go out to dinner with a few friends.
#Person1#: But why?
#Person2#: Because it's easy. I don't want to have to do all the planning. | Sylvia wants #Person1# to organize a surprise party for her, but #Person1# reminds her of a surprise party for Sylvia fortieth. Sylvia decides just go out to dinner with a few friends. | 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#: Tom, look at your shoes. How dirty they are! You must clean them.
#Person2#: Oh, mum, but I cleaned them only yesterday.
#Person1#: They are dirty now. You must clean them again.
#Person2#: I do not want to clean them today. Even if I clean them today, they will get dirty again tomorrow.
#Person1#: All right, then.
#Person2#: Mum, give me something to eat, please.
#Person1#: You had your breakfast in the morning, Tom, and you had lunch at school.
#Person2#: I am hungry again.
#Person1#: Oh, hungry? But if I give you something to eat today, you will be hungry again tomorrow. | #Person1# asks Tom to clean his shoes, but he refuses because he cleaned them yesterday, so #Person1# refuses to offer food to Tom for the same reason. | 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#: That is a beautiful painting, Jerry! Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: Actually, I made it. I've been taking art classes for the past year.
#Person1#: Really? That's amazing! I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional. | #Person1# is amazed by the painting painted by Jerry. | 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 here?
#Person2#: I'm preparing my fishing tools.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: I'm going to fish with some of my friends.
#Person1#: Are you fond of fishing?
#Person2#: Yes. I like fishing after school and on Sundays.
#Person1#: When did you get such a hobby?
#Person2#: Long ago. You know, my father is fond of and very good at fishing. When I was a child, he took me to the riverside to see him fishing. I found fishing very interesting then. Well, what's your hobby?
#Person1#: I'm very interested in making home movies. But I haven't got a movie camera.
#Person2#: I also like taking photos and I have a Japanese-made camera.
#Person1#: I take a lot of photos, too. But I'm more interested in the history of film, so I really enjoy using a film camera. I'll buy one of my own someday. | #Person2# is preparing fishing tools to fish to meet some friends because fishing has been #Person2#'s hobby long ago. #Person1#'s hobby is making home movies and taking photos. | 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#: Not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
#Person2#: Can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel uncomfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's right. If no one sends me text messages, I'll go crazy.
#Person2#: Actually, this is a kind of addiction called 'informania' or 'information overload'.
#Person1#: Addiction? checking emails and text messages often can be called an addiction? no way!
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Do you consider a frequent check of your in-coming emails to be an integral part of your working day?
#Person1#: Aboslutely.
#Person2#: Do you have your cell phone with you wherever you go and check text messages and phone calls from time to time?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's a must. Otherwise, I may miss important phone calls and text messages.
#Person2#: Do you open all your IM tools whenever you're using a computer?
#Person1#: Yes. MSN, QQ, Skype, Google Talk, Ali wangwang, everything, so that I'll be in touch with all friends and relatives.
#Person2#: Now I can tell you're definitely addicted to the overflow of information | #Person1# checks messages all the time on different apps, while #Person2# explains to #Person1# that this is a kind of addiction called 'informania' or 'information overload'. | 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 your favorite book?
#Person2#: It's Gone With the Wind.
#Person1#: Why do you like it best?
#Person2#: I enjoy the various characters and the plot.
#Person1#: Well. I like the Thom Birds best.
#Person2#: Is it very interesting?
#Person1#: Sure. I like the writer's language, too.
#Person2#: If I have a chance, I'll enjoy the book.
#Person1#: Would you like to go to the bookshop with me?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's go! | #Person2#'s favorite book is Gone With the Wind while #Person1# likes the Thom Birds best. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the bookshop together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I want to find a book called Gone with the Wind. But I can't find it.
#Person1#: Let me give you a hand. The author is. . .
#Person2#: Margaret Mitchell.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Here it is .
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I have been looking for it for a long time. Is this the latest edition?
#Person1#: Yes, we have both the paperback and hardcover. which would you want to buy?
#Person2#: How about the price of the hardcover?
#Person1#: It's $25.
#Person2#: A little bit expensive, but I will buy one. This is $25, here you are. | #Person2# wants to buy the latest edition of Gone With the Wind and #Person1# helps to find it. #Person2# thinks it's a little bit expensive but still pays for it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am really impressed with your presentation skills.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have been working on it for several years.
#Person1#: Well, your time has been well spent!
#Person2#: It also helps that I have strong team members, such as yourself. You really know your stuff!
#Person1#: Thanks, but I have to admit I am really good at bluffing! | #Person1# and #Person2# are bragging 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, I said, let's take a break. And since that night, I've been waiting for him to call, but I still haven't heard from him. You don't think he's seeing someone else, do you?
#Person2#: Come on, don't be so dramatic! I'm sure everything is going to work out just fine.
#Person1#: You think so? Oh, no! How can he do this to me? I'm sure he's cheating on me! Why else wouldn't he call?
#Person2#: But, you two are on a break. Theoretically he can do whatever he likes.
#Person1#: He's the love of my life! I've really messed this up.
#Person2#: Come on, hon. Pull yourself together. It's going to be alright.
#Person1#: But I. . . I still love him! And it's all my fault! I can't believe how immature and selfish I was being. I mean, he is a firefighter, it's not like he can just leave someone in a burning building and meet me for dinner. I've totally messed this up!
#Person2#: You know what, Veronica, I think you should make the first step. I'm sure he'll forgive you. . .
#Person1#: No, this is not gonna happen! I. . . I've ruined everything. . . .
#Person2#: do you hear something? | Veronica is waiting for someone's call, but she still hasn't heard from this person. #Person2# comforts her and suggests her make the first step. | 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 haven't met Bob for years. How is he?
#Person2#: He has been keeping bach after divorce.
#Person1#: He would have recovered from the stress and got married again.
#Person2#: Once bitten, twice shy. He said he would rather keep bach than to live in disgust. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Bob said he would rather keep bach than living in disgust. | 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 can't wait any longer. . .
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article. . .
#Person1#: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down?
#Person2#: I can't afford to.
#Person1#: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started ? Miss Lin, are you ready?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. Before I start, I'd like to thank Professor Smith for all his help in giving me unlimited access to his research materials.
#Person1#: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Would you mind speaking up, please? I can't hear you very well.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'll try to speak louder. | Miss Lin is late because she had an article. #Person1# asks Miss Lin to start and tells her to speak up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello! My name's Simon. Are you a new student?
#Person2#: Yes I am. l'm Daisy. Nicc to meet you.
#Person3#: Nice to meet you too. How are you liking college Iife?
#Person4#: lt's awesome and I'm really enjoying my courses.
#Person3#: Me too. I think the courses are more challenging than in high school.
#Person4#: I agree with you. The Professors are excellent and I am really enjoying the classroom discussions.
#Person3#: Yes, absolutely. Are you busy after classes?
#Person4#: I have gotten invoIved with some community service organizations on campus.
#Person3#: Oh, really? You are great! What kind of volunterring do you do?
#Person4#: This summer we worked as Olympics volunteers as intterpreters.
#Person3#: That's amazing. So did you go to China to be volunteers?
#Person4#: Yes, I went to Beijing. Such an impressive city--
#Person3#: I have always wanted to visit Beijing but I haven't had the chance. Maybe next year
#Person4#: You'd love the city. | Simon, Daisy, #Person3# and #Person4# are exchanging college life experience. Simon and Daisy meet for the first time, while #Person3# and #Person4# both like college life. #Person4# went to Beijing and #Person3# has always wanted to visit the city. | 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 ready for your business dinner?
#Person2#: Yes, we're going to the Seafood Palace.
#Person1#: Well, you'll have some nice ocean views. But are you sure you want to eat seafood during a business meeting?
#Person2#: Oh yeah. I guess it is kind of messy. Maybe I should just stick to salad.
#Person1#: Salad could be a problem there, too. They never cut the lettuce small enough and it served in a big bowl. You can't really cut the lettuce yourself without making a lot of noise.
#Person2#: I guess you're right.
#Person1#: Maybe you could order soup or steak.
#Person2#: Well, I'm definitely going to have a glass of wine. | #Person2# prepares a business dinner at the Seafood Palace, and #Person1# suggests order soup or steak instead of seafood which is kind of messy. | 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#: When you were a kid, what was your dream?
#Person2#: I wanted to be a businessman or a scientist.
#Person1#: Really? Why?
#Person2#: My dad is a businessman, and I wanted to be like him.
#Person1#: Why did you want to be a scientist?
#Person2#: I really liked science when I was young.
#Person1#: Do you still like science now?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: Then what do you like?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Maybe travel. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their dream jobs when they were kids. | 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, is this Sue?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Sue, this is Tom Lin from Allied Trust and I'm calling to offer you a position with our firm.
#Person2#: What position?
#Person1#: Senior account rep.
#Person2#: How much does it pay?
#Person1#: It starts at $ 30, 000. S
#Person2#: I'm sorry but my bottom figure is $ 36, 000. | Tom Lin from Allied Trust phones Sue to offer her a position, but the salary disspoints Sue. | 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#: Ladies and gentlemen, now we are in the National Forest Park.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: The stone is a prehistoric log. It was turned to stone millions of years ago.
#Person2#: Really? It's unbelievable.
#Person1#: But it's the truth.
#Person2#: Do you have Ginkgo trees here?
#Person1#: We don't have them here, I'm afraid. Ginkgo trees grow well only in cold weather.
#Person2#: What are these trees opposite to the pine trees?
#Person1#: They are poplar trees. They are widely used in our lives.
#Person2#: I think I know that. | #Person1#'s guiding a tour in the National Forest Park and tells #Person2# about the stones and trees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you please put that cigarette out? I get sick on it.
#Person2#: You do? OK, fine with me.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: But I also want ya to do me a favor.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: You gotta have some better deodorant.
#Person1#: I'm sorry? ! | #Person1# asks #Person2# to put the cigarette out. #Person2# agrees but asks #Person1# to get better deodorant. | 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 wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a room.
#Person2#: Yes. I've got a small room.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 200 Yuan a week, but smoking is not allowed.
#Person1#: OK. Can I see the room now?
#Person2#: Would you mind waiting? I'm on the telephone. | #Person1#'s looking for a room. #Person1# requests to see #Person2#'s small room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated identity.
#Person2#: It is just too much. Don't you feel it is an exaggerating style to decorate offices in that way?
#Person1#: Not at all! I like the design so much. The designer must have thought really hard to come out with such a brilliant concept.
#Person2#: Well, I doubt that. | #Person1# loves the decoration in IVS Company while #Person2# thinks it's too exaggerating. | 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 do you want to advertise the opening?
#Person2#: I've had good responses from the Beijing Times, help-wanted ads.
#Person1#: All right. I suggest posting the ad Monday through Friday.
#Person2#: OK. Monday is the big day for job ads.
#Person1#: And job seekers will certainly check the paper over on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Let's post on the Internet, too. Will get a better response. I'll post the ads. I know some good sites.
#Person1#: Such concern for the company, Craig! I'm impressed. | Craig wants to advertise the opening in the Beijing Times and on the Internet. #Person1# suggests posting the ad Monday through Friday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thanks for offering to give me a lift. I'm looking forward to this party, but I didn't want to go alone.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. It's my pleasure. Have you been to one of these large, sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven?
#Person1#: No, this is my first. Last week I went to a cookout for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home. I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late. But I was the first one who arrived at Dean Barksdale's home.'
#Person2#: Cookouts often start slowly. A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two.
#Person1#: Thanks for telling me this.
#Person2#: I was late getting back from the mall, but I'm hurrying.
#Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry? They said, Dinner at eight, and it's only seven-fifteen. I don't want to be the first one there again.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We won't be the first. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for offering a lift to a party. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was the first one to a cookout but #Person1# doesn't want to be the first one 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#: Mrs. Schmidt! What's happening!
#Person2#: You'll never guess what happened today! I went to the doctor after work and the doctor told me. . .
#Person1#: And the doctor told you to start listening to Bach?
#Person2#: No. . . He told me I'm pregnant!
#Person1#: Congratulations!
#Person2#: And so I bought all these books on having kids and. . .
#Person1#: And they said you should play classical music?
#Person2#: How did you know! They say listening to classical music can make your baby smarter! | Mrs. Schmidt tells #Person1# that she's pregnant so she started reading books on having kids and listening to classical music. | 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 is your hobby?
#Person2#: I spend most of my spare time reading. And I subscribe to various newspapers, magazines and periodicals.
#Person1#: What kind of reading materials do you like best?
#Person2#: I am interested in science fiction. | #Person2# loves reading, especially science fiction. | 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 will you spend this lovely weekend?
#Person2#: I have no idea, any suggestions?
#Person1#: We haven't played chess for a long time. How about playing chess?
#Person2#: It must be fun. But you know, I am not good at chess. I never won since I've learnt to play chess.
#Person1#: Don't worry, I will teach you how to win.
#Person2#: OK, settled then.
#Person1#: See you tomorrow.
#Person2#: See you! | #Person1# suggests playing chess this weekend and will teach #Person2# how to win. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I coughed a lot in the evening.
#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: You're right. But you know it's so hard to give up the old habit like smoking.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first.
#Person2#: You know I often have to work far into the night. I need smoking to keep me awake.
#Person1#: Why don't you go to bed early and get up early? You'll have the same time for work.
#Person2#: Thank you for your advice. I'll try it. | Bill coughed a lot in the evening. #Person1# advises him to give up smoking. Bill tells #Person1# he needs smoking to keep him awake when working late. #Person1# suggests sleeping early and getting up early. | 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 rent cameras here?
#Person2#: Of course. Which one do you like best?
#Person1#: I want one that is easy to handle.
#Person2#: Try this one. You can get a picture by simply pressing the shutter.
#Person1#: That's good. What's the fee? | #Person1# rents a camera with #Person2#'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#: Hello, Jason. Are you free this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: Yes. I have no plans.
#Person1#: Would you like to Come to our barbecue?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds wonderful.
#Person1#: OK. See you then.
#Person2#: But wait, wait, will there be food that is not meat? You know. I'm a vegetarian
#Person1#: Hey! I didn't know that! When did you become a vegetarian?
#Person2#: The other day, I decided that I needed to loose more weight so I am going to try to be a vegetarian. And you know what? I don't miss the taste of meat.
#Person1#: Relly? That's amazing.
#Person2#: Yes, it really is. After having vegetarian diet. I have much more energy, I need less sleep, I feel calmer. I can maintain an ideal body weight without worrying about how much I eat and I can think more clearly.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? I really don't think that you think less clearly on non-vegetarian diet.
#Person2#: Yes, maybe. But I feel better since becoming a vegetarian. Maybe you could also have a try.
#Person1#: Maybe I'll also have a try some day, but I'm afraid that it would be difficult for me to refuse meat.
#Person2#: Maybe you would change your mind after having a vegetarian diet.
#Person1#: We'll see. Anyway, I'll prepare some vegetarian food for the barbecue. See you then! | #Person1# invites Jason to the barbecue. Jason tells #Person1# that he'd become a vegetarian and he feels better having a vegetarian diet. #Person1# feels surprised and will prepare some vegetarian food for him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you working in a similar position before?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been with ABC Insurance Company for four years, and before that, I worked with the Pacific surveyor company as claim officer.
#Person1#: Could you tell me the usual procedures to handle such a case?
#Person2#: Yes, on the shipper's side, when the cargos arrives, all relevant documents will be forwarded to the consignee. Among other things, this party has to check carefully the content of the packing list and weight list. When cargos are found to be damaged of short landed, this party has to call for a joint survey by representatives of the shipping company and the insurance agent. Based on the survey report, they will lodge a clam for compensation.
#Person1#: If you act as our representative what would you do to safeguard our interest?
#Person2#: I think, first of all, I would ask the consignee to produce survey report on loading, if they can't produce that I would suggest them to refer the case to their shipper. Meanwhile, bad weather could be a good excuse to refuse the responsibility.
#Person1#: Are you able to operate the telex?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to dispatch telex to shippers and the consignee to inform them of changes of our schedule and other information.
#Person1#: Now can you tell me if you have a good command of both written and spoken English?
#Person2#: When I was college, I passed Band Six of College English Test. All the foreign business men I've dealt with say my English is quite good.
#Person1#: If you are selected for the position, you must prepare to travel overseas frequently.
#Person2#: No problem, I love it. Thank you for granting me the interview. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has worked as a claim officer before and explains what #Person2# would do to safeguard the interest if #Person2#'s appointed the representative. #Person2# can operate the telex and #Person2#'s fluent in English. | 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, and welcome to IBA. Which service do you require?
#Person2#: Hello, Shelly, is it? I'm here on behalf of my company, so I'll need the Corporate Banking Services.
#Person1#: That's no problem ; I can take care of that for you.
#Person2#: I need to have a credit check done for my company.
#Person1#: If it's this kind of consultancy service, I'll have to direct you to another department, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: That's no problem. Do you offer any other consulting services?
#Person1#: There are many services you can choose from. Why don't you take a look at this leaflet while I find someone who can help you?
#Person2#: Great. I'll wait right here, thanks. | #Person2# comes to IBA to have a credit check done for #Person2#'s company. Shelly can't help with this consultancy service and will direct #Person2# to another department. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did your eye doctor prescribe you contact lenses?
#Person2#: No, I'd like to know something about contact lenses.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. We have both hard and soft contact lenses. They are very popular, but a little more expensive than ordinary glasses.
#Person2#: I have found I'm short-sighted recently. I need to wear glasses. As a student, it's better for me to wear ordinary glasses instead of contact lenses.
#Person1#: We have many kinds of glasses here. Which frames do you like best?
#Person2#: I think the square-shaped ones will be the best for me.
#Person1#: What about this pair? They are the'in'things now in optical wear. Try them on.
#Person2#: They fit me very well. I like them.
#Person1#: Please go to receive optometry first over there. | #Person1# requests #Person2# to tell about contact lenses and finally chooses ordinary glasses with #Person2#'s assistance since #Person1#'s a student. | 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'd like to buy a guitar. Could you recommend one?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want an acoustic one or an electric one?
#Person1#: An acoustic one.
#Person2#: Are you looking to get a steel-string or a classical?
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: Well, a classical guitar has nylon strings and its neck is bigger than a steel-string guitar's. It's best suited for finger picking. A steel-string is best for playing chords.
#Person1#: I'm mainly interested in learning to play rhythm guitar.
#Person2#: In that case, I'd suggest a steel-string guitar. The best one we have is the Ovation.
#Person1#: This one's a little too expensive for me. I'd prefer something cheaper for now. When I'Ve learned to play, I might get a better one.
#Person2#: In that case, how about this one? It's inexpensive but it's still well made and easy to play.
#Person1#: Hmm. All right, I'll take it, and this book on how to play the guitar as well.
#Person2#: You should also get a couple of guitar picks.
#Person1#: Oh, right. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person1# purchases a guitar, a book on how to play the guitar, and some guitar picks on the advice of #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 have been getting headaches almost every day lately.
#Person2#: Have you just started getting a lot of headaches?
#Person1#: I never had very many headaches before, but the last few weeks I have been getting a lot of them.
#Person2#: Have you had any unusually stressful situations in your life lately?
#Person1#: My mother just passed away last Tuesday.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. How about sleep? Are you getting enough rest?
#Person1#: I have been working really hard, and sleep has not been a priority.
#Person2#: Have you bumped your head or fallen lately?
#Person1#: No, I haven't hit my head.
#Person2#: I am going to send you to a neurologist for a few tests. | #Person1#'s been getting headaches. #Person2# asks #Person1# some questions and will send #Person1# to a neurologist for a few tests. | 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#: Mike, I'm afraid I can't come back home for dinner tonight.
#Person2#: Not back home for dinner again? That's the third time this week!
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Our company has just opened. There are always too many things to handle. You know that.
#Person2#: You don't have to explain. Suit yourself.
#Person1#: Please forgive me. You have my word. I'll spend some time with you on the weekend. I promise.
#Person2#: We'll see.
#Person1#: Thank you for understanding. I promise I'll make it up to you. | #Person1# tells Mike #Person1# can't go home for dinner. Mike's disappointed since it's the third time this week. #Person1# promises to make it up to him on weekends. | 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#: Welcome to Youth Travel Agency. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: We'd like to look around the town. Can you tell me the best sightseeing route to take?
#Person1#: Why not come here and have a look at the guidebook?
#Person2#: I think this route is quite interesting. How long does the tour last?
#Person1#: Let me see. It's a one day tour. | #Person1# helps #Person2# seek a route to look around the town. | 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 should I do if I notice a fire?
#Person2#: Raise the alarm by breaking the glass of the nearest fire alarm. Call Security, say'Fire'and give your name and exact location. At night you should phone the fire service from the nearest telephone.
#Person1#: Should I try to put the fire out?
#Person2#: If you discover a small fire, you can try to put it out with a fire extinguisher but only do this if you have been trained. Make sure you use the right extinguisher. They are all colour-coded and contain different substances to put out the fire. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what to do if #Person1# notices a fire. | 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#: Alpha Beta Courier Service? This is Louise Walker calling from The Marketing Company.
#Person2#: Good morning, Ms. Walker. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We need to deliver some documents to our Monroe street branch. Can you come by and pick them up?
#Person2#: Of course, Ms. Walker. Could I have your account number, please? And, when do these documents need to arrive? | Louise Walker calls #Person2# for the document delivery service. | 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, Janice?
#Person2#: I am reading the book on patent and I think it will be helpful for my work.
#Person1#: Patent? Are you also learning something about patent?
#Person2#: Yep! I heard that your company is registering a new trademark.
#Person1#: You are well-informed. Can you tell me something about the Patent Law in our country from the book you are reading?
#Person2#: I just read this in the whole afternoon. Let me show you.
#Person1#: So coincidental. Actually we can exchange some information on this problem.
#Person2#: The purpose of the law is to protect and encourage inventions and to promote the development of science and technology. The law came into effect in 1984, and it consists of 8 chapters with 69 articles.
#Person1#: Is there any provision on applying for the patent for foreign company?
#Person2#: Foreign companies should appoint a patent agency, which is designated by our government to act as his patent agent. This task is usually taken by the Patent Agent Department.
#Person1#: How long is the duration of patent right for an invention according to your Patent Law?
#Person2#: 15 years. | #Person1# requests Janice to tell #Person1# something about the Patent Law in their country from the book she's reading. Then they exchange some information on this 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#: Welcome to Flower Power, sir. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: I'd like a dozen long-stemmed roses.
#Person1#: Would you like them delivered?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like them sent to this address.
#Person1#: Do you want to sign the card?
#Person2#: No, could you just write your secret admirer on it for me? I don't want her to recognize my handwriting.
#Person1#: Ah. . . very well, sir. I'll have them delivered this afternoon. | #Person2# buys some roses with #Person1#'s assistance and requests #Person1# to write the secret admirer for him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where do these flower vases come from?
#Person2#: They are made a town nearby. The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.
#Person1#: Are they breakable?
#Person2#: No. They are not only ornamental, but also useful.
#Person1#: No wonder it's so expensive. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the flower vases. | 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 was looking for the Resume Writing Workshop.
#Person2#: You came to the right spot. Come on in and join us!
#Person1#: I am not really sure that I remember how to even put a resume together.
#Person2#: I am here to show you how to put together the perfect resume. It will turn out great!
#Person1#: How do we get started?
#Person2#: We need to put our name and contact information across the top.
#Person1#: Then what?
#Person2#: You can list your education at the top, or choose your job experience to be there if it is more impressive.
#Person1#: Could I list my interests and special skills next?
#Person2#: I think that that would work out quite well as an ending for your resume. | #Person1# comes to the Resume Writing Workshop and puts together #Person1#'s resume with #Person2#'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#: See? That wasn't so bad.
#Person2#: Easy for you to say. My bottom still stings.
#Person1#: It might be sore for a while. You'll be OK. Now let's go home and rest.
#Person2#: Can't we go to McDonald's first?
#Person1#: No, sweetie. I'll make you some tomato soup and rice.
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: And vegetables with porridge.
#Person2#: Blah. . . What's that?
#Person1#: This is all your medicine. You need to take it four times a day for three days straight. | #Person1# doesn't allow #Person2# to go to McDonald's after a medical treatment. #Person1# gives #Person2# the medicine and will cook for #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#: Good morning. May I speak to Mr. Black, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: This is the Front Desk. I'm afraid that the air conditioning in your room needs repair. We would like to request you to change your room. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
#Person2#: 0K. Well, I suppose I have no choice. What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: What time is the most convenient for you to change rooms, sir?
#Person2#: I'm going out in about half an hour.
#Person1#: What time will you be back?
#Person2#: Oh, around seven o'clock, I suppose.
#Person1#: We could move your luggage while you are out, but could you take any valuables with you? You may pick up your new room key No. 216 from the Front Desk when you return.
#Person2#: OK. I'll do that.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, sir. | #Person1# requests Mr. Black to change the room because the air conditioning in his room needs repair. #Person1#'ll help move his luggage when he's out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've come to inquire about renting a university apartment.
#Person1#: What sort of apartment are you looking for?
#Person2#: Uh, an apartment with a bedroom and a small bathroom.
#Person1#: Well, that shouldn't be a problem. What sort of price were you thinking of?
#Person2#: Could you give me some idea?
#Person1#: Certainly. They range from $ 240 to $ 480 a month.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. If I pay $ 240 a month, what kind of apartment can I have?
#Person1#: You need to share with 2 other students and travel 3 miles to the university.
#Person2#: Three miles on foot?
#Person1#: You don't have to. There's a subway station just in front of the apartment.
#Person2#: That sounds OK to me. I'll take that one. By the way, what kind of facilities does it have? I mean, is there a television or refrigerator?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. The service and facilities depend on how much you pay.
#Person2#: OK. I understand. Thank you very much for your information. | #Person2#'s looking for a university apartment with a bedroom and a small bathroom. #Person1# tells #Person2# the service and facilities depend on the price. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think something is wrong with Mr. Hudson. He's not as cheerful as usual.
#Person2#: I don't know what it could be.
#Person1#: I heard last week that his mother had been ill. I wonder if that's the trouble.
#Person2#: I doubt that. Yesterday he told me his mother felt much better.
#Person1#: Maybe he has a problem here at work.
#Person2#: I don't think that he has any problems with his job. It's well-known that Mr. Hudson is the best worker among us.
#Person1#: Perhaps there is some trouble in his home.
#Person2#: Well. The headmaster phoned this morning.
#Person1#: That must be the problem. He's worried about his son. | Mr. Hudson is not as cheerful as usual. #Person1# and #Person2# figure out that it's because he's worried about his son. | 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 been to the Hard Rock Caf?
#Person2#: No, what is it?
#Person1#: It's a rock 'n' roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels. It's a chain, so cities all over the world have them. There's one in San Francisco. I was thinking about checking it out. Would you like to join me?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds fun.
#Person1#: The original caf was founded in London in 1971, but since 2007, the headquarters has been in Florida. It didn't start to expand worldwide until 1982, and the one in San Francisco opened in 1984.
#Person2#: Interesting. Actually, come to think of it, I think I passed by one when I was traveling in Istanbul, Turkey. Wow, I guess they really are all over the world!
#Person1#: Yes, it's a very international chain. I was reading about it, and apparently, there are 191 locations all over the world, in 59 different countries.
#Person2#: Wow! That's amazing.
#Person1#: Maybe we can go this weekend.
#Person2#: I'm working this weekend, but I get my schedule for the following week tomorrow. I should probably have a few days free next week.
#Person1#: Okay, sounds good. I'll call and see if I can make a reservation. Just give me a call when you know your schedule. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the Hard Rock Caf, an international chain and the branch stores are all over the world. #Person1# invites #Person2# to go there when #Person2# is free. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Sue! I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation.
#Person2#: How nice! Where are you going?
#Person1#: Italy.
#Person2#: Tell me more.
#Person1#: Well, I'm leaving at 8 tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Are you driving to the airport, or are you taking a coach?
#Person1#: Driving. That's about an hour. Er, I'm arriving at the airport at 9 o'clock and taking off at 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: What are you going to do in Italy? Lie on the beach and get nicely sun-tanned?
#Person1#: I enjoy sunbathing on the beach. But this holiday is going to be a bit different. It's more of a cultural holiday. I hope to visit some museums, art galleries, taste a bit of the food and the drink, and experience the lifestyle of Italy.
#Person2#: Sounds pretty interesting.
#Person1#: Yeah, I've got a whole list of museums and art galleries. And in fact, I'm hiring a car in Milan so I can drive around a bit.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Hiring a car makes it easier to see the city. Well, actually I'm going to have a holiday which is rather different from yours.
#Person1#: Where are you going then?
#Person2#: Haven't decided yet. I may go to the beach and stay in a small hotel where I can watch the sea. I just want to take it easy, you know.
#Person1#: I understand. You've worked too hard this semester. A bit of rest will do you good.
#Person2#: That's true. Oh, Gosh! I've got to go now. Have a nice holiday!
#Person1#: Thanks. You too! Bye. | #Person1# tells Sue #Person1#'s going to have a vacation in Italy to enjoy and experience the lifestyle there. Sue wants to take a relaxing holiday after this hard semester. | 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#: Welcome back home, darling. Did you have a good time?
#Person2#: Yes, wonderful. Why, Jack, the house looks as if you have also been away,
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: Look at the dirty plates, cups, shirts everywhere.
#Person1#: Sorry, darling. | #Person1# comes home from a trip only to find Jack's messed up the home. | 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 were your exams, Mike?
#Person2#: Not too bad. But I'm sure I made some mistakes in the science paper and maths paper.
#Person1#: Me, too. The science paper was not easy this time, was it?
#Person2#: It seems that our new science teacher likes to give us tough exams.
#Person1#: I have the same feeling. He looks only 25 or so.
#Person2#: Maybe he hopes to make us pay more attention to his lessons in this way.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Well. I'm only joking. | Mike and #Person1# both agree that the science exam was harder than before. | 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 are you interested in our company?
#Person2#: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.
#Person1#: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?
#Person2#: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.
#Person1#: But you have no experience for this job.
#Person2#: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.
#Person1#: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?
#Person2#: No. What is the monthly salary?
#Person1#: 800 yuan per month.
#Person2#: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?
#Person1#: Not at all. | #Person2#'s interested in #Person1#'s company because it's world-famous and #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s qualified for the job though inexperienced. | 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, Mary.
#Person2#: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?
#Person1#: I've no idea. What about you?
#Person2#: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?
#Person1#: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.
#Person2#: Neither have I. Shall we go there by bus?
#Person1#: All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK?
#Person2#: OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late.
#Person1#: Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time. | Jason invites Mary to a football match. They'll meet after supper and go by bus together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear the thunder last night?
#Person2#: Yes. I was awake at that time. It was really loud.
#Person1#: I didn't see any lightning though. I thought thunder and lightning always occur together.
#Person2#: What makes you believe that?
#Person1#: A science book says, when lightning quickly beats the air, it will cause thunder.
#Person2#: I guess you didn't read the whole article because the book also says if the lightning is very high in the sky, you might not see that. | #Person1# thought thunder and lightning always occur together. #Person2# corrects #Person1# that the lightning can't be seen if it's very high in the sky. | 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#: Yes, please. I'd like some oranges.
#Person1#: Do you want Florida or California oranges?
#Person2#: Which do you think are better?
#Person1#: Florida oranges are sweet but they are small. But California oranges have no seeds.
#Person2#: Then give me five California oranges.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: I also want some bananas. How do you sell them?
#Person1#: One dollar a pound. How many do you want?
#Person2#: Give me four and see how much they are.
#Person1#: They are just one pound.
#Person2#: Good. How much do I owe you?
#Person1#: Three dollars.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# buys some California oranges and one pound of bananas 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#: Have you ever played Majiang?
#Person2#: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
#Person1#: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people play yesterday only to find I was even more confused. I think I have to work hard on those rules and more learning by doing. Practice makes the master.
#Person2#: Typical Francis, whether you are at work, or engaged in leisure time activities, you always show the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new and improve yourself.
#Person1#: It is important to keep your mind up-to-date and active. | Francis tells #Person2# he finds playing Majiang confusing and he'll try to learn harder. #Person2# admires his eagerness and curiosity to learn. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: sure, but how?
#Person2#: you can ask her out for drink after work.
#Person1#: but for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.
#Person1#: easier said than done.
#Person2#: you can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.
#Person1#: but I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: that's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of girls perfer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: good luck! | #Person1# feels fed up because he likes a girl but doesn't know what to do. #Person2# suggests getting her notice first and overcoming his shyness. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello, Susan. This is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
#Person1#: OK, wait right where you are. I'll come and get you.
#Person2#: That's not necessary. If you tell me the directions once again, I'll probably be all right this time.
#Person1#: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one across the street.
#Person1#: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe shop. My house is the seventh house from the corner on your right.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. I'm sure I'll be able to find it this time. | Jim phones Susan as he's having trouble finding her house. Susan tells him the right directions. | 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 Selena have you heard back yet about the marketing job you applied for?
#Person2#: Yes. I got a phone call this morning. I'm going to have an interview with the marketing director tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Good for you. Where is the interview going to be held?
#Person2#: At the company head office at Milan Street. It's very close to your office. Why don't we have lunch tomorrow? I'll tell you all about it.
#Person1#: That's OK. Let's meet at 11:30. | Selena'll have an interview for a job tomorrow and invites #Person1# to lunch after 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. |
#Person1#: You lived abroad right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been to Australia and Canada. Last year I went to China and stayed there for 11 months.
#Person1#: Why did you go to China?
#Person2#: I'm studying business now and I want to work in tourism there in the future, so through my university I worked part time in a hotel in Shanghai. I worked at the hotel front desk and helped the hotel manager too. I was able to learn a lot of Chinese.
#Person1#: Did you change in any way while you were there?
#Person2#: Yeah, I became more independent. I couldn't turn to my family and my relatives. So I had to learn to do things for myself. I also had to learn to make my own decisions.
#Person1#: How was it to come home to America?
#Person2#: Mixed feelings. I was happy to come home of course, but it was hard to say goodbye to my Chinese friends. | #Person2#'s been to Canada and Australia and #Person2# went to China to study and work. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s change through university. | 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 kind of music do you like best, rock, blues or classical music?
#Person2#: Actually I like country music more than any other types of music. I started listening to this kind of music 20 years ago when I was just 10 years old.
#Person1#: How did you start listening to it?
#Person2#: At that time, my parents bought a record player and many country music records. They often played the records and I really liked the songs. And now I even want to suggest the local radio station start a program about country songs.
#Person1#: Will they accept your suggestion?
#Person2#: I think they will. I want to host the program. I've been preparing for it for 2 years.
#Person1#: You're really determined. So what else will you do?
#Person2#: I also want to write books about country music. So what's your favorite music?
#Person1#: Metal rock. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes country music best. #Person2#'s been preparing a program about country songs and wants to write books about country music. #Person1# loves Metal rock best. | 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#: Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane.
#Person2#: Good evening.
#Person1#: Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing?
#Person2#: I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to myself, I'm going to do that. And it just changed my life. But my parents disagreed at first.
#Person1#: And were you interested in sport at school?
#Person2#: No, nothing. I wasn't ever fit or anything. I just don't look after myself at all.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important for a top boxer?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, anyone can fight. But to make it to the top, you have to know your skills. And you have to have a quick brain and the fitness. The fitness side of it is the most important.
#Person1#: And just lastly, when is your next big fight?
#Person2#: The next one is going to be the end of February, and I will have another 2 at the beginning of April, and at the end of May.
#Person1#: Well, that's great. We're looking forward to seeing your performance. Thank you very much Jane. | Jane Couch tells #Person1# she got interested in boxing when she saw a little television program about 6 years ago. She tells #Person1# about important quality for a top boxer and her next fight plans. | 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 the notification on our companies website, Jerry?
#Person2#: The jogging activity? But I promised my friend to go fishing with him on this Saturday.
#Person1#: It says that all the employees are required to join. Why not put off your plan to next week? Besides, I heard this is an environmental protection activity. It's very meaningful.
#Person2#: You're right. By the way, the destination is at the Greenwood Park, right?
#Person1#: Greenwood Park? I remember it's at the Sweetwater Mountains. Let me check.
#Person2#: Oh, we're both wrong. Greenwood Park is for the sales department and Sweetwater Mountains for the board of directors. We need to go to the Night Star Valley.
#Person1#: I see. What should we wear then?
#Person2#: It says everyone should wear a white T-shirt and gray pants.
#Person1#: I don't have any gray pants. Are brown ones OK?
#Person2#: I think any dark color is fine. Remember to take some travel necessities.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | Jerry decided to go fishing this Saturday. #Person1# persuades him into taking part in the company jogging activity. They talk about the destination and what they should wear. | 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 have a word with you, Andy?
#Person2#: Of course, Miss James.
#Person1#: A regular customer just came to me and said you weren't very polite.
#Person2#: You mean the tall lady with brown hair?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: She was the one being rude. She wouldn't even look at the bags I showed her. And she picked up all the other bags and threw them all over the table.
#Person1#: That's not a good reason for you to get upset. Just remember the customer is always right. So, please be more polite next time. | A customer complained about Andy. Although Andy thinks the customer was rude, Miss James reminds Andy the customer is always right. | 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 taken History 231?
#Person2#: Yeah, last term.
#Person1#: Who was the professor?
#Person2#: Professor Johnson.
#Person1#: I have him this semester. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately we can get high scores easily in his class.
#Person1#: What did you get?
#Person2#: I got an A, but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got such a good score.
#Person1#: Really? I was about to give it up, but after hearing your experience, I think I will continue to stay in the class.
#Person2#: You will get a better grade than your test scores.
#Person1#: Thanks for the information. I feel relieved now. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Professor Johnson is a demanding instructor but he gives high scores. #Person1# feels relieved and decides to stay in the class. | 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! My name is Sandals, I have a reservation.
#Person2#: May I see your identification, please, sir?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you have a credit card, sir?
#Person1#: Of course. Will American Express do?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. We accept only VISA or MasterCard.
#Person1#: No problem. Here's my VISA.
#Person2#: Thanks. Room 507 is a spacious, nonsmoking room, with a queen bed. Does that meet your expectations?
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like what I want.
#Person2#: That's wonderful, sir. Now, here's your key. Should you need anything, just dial 0. | #Person2# checks Sandals' identification, asks for his credit card and then helps him check in. | 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, Miss Monica. Nice to meet you again!
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Thomas, it is nice to see you too.
#Person1#: After the internal discussion, we have all agreed that you are the most suitable person for this position among all the candidates. So, today let ' s talk about your expected salary and social benefits. What is your expected salary?
#Person2#: I ' Ve worked in the field for more than 4 years. Depend on my work qualifications and experience, I would like to have 5000 Yuan to start.
#Person1#: The basic salary for your position in our company would be 4800 Yuan to start with increases giving according to your performance.
#Person2#: It is a bit lower than I expected. But I can accept that. What are the working hours?
#Person1#: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with one hour lunch break every day..
#Person2#: Do I have to work on weekend? If so, how do you pay for the overtime?
#Person1#: We do expect overtime work when it is necessary, but we pay twice of the work hour for working on weekends and three times for working on national holidays like Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Day.
#Person2#: Is there probation?
#Person1#: No probation is involved. If you feel good, you can start next week. | Mr. Thomas talks with Monica about her expected salary and social benefits. They finally reach a consensus on 4800 Yuan to start with. Monica also asks the payment for the overtime and the existence of probation. | 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 Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.
#Person1#: How hard is the climb?
#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
#Person1#: What did you do last week?
#Person2#: We rappelled down the side of 300 - foot cliff. It was very exciting.
#Person1#: Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun. I ' m sorry I missed it.
#Person2#: Well, you should come this weekend. I think you could do the climb.
#Person1#: Yeah, I will. See you then!
#Person2#: O. K. See you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the Mountaineering Club's activities this weekend and last week. #Person1# will do the climb this weekend. | 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#: Driver, take me to the airport.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Driver, can you please speed up? I m afraid I might miss the flight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, madam, there's a limit to the speed.
#Person1#: Damn it! I think I'm going to miss the plane.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. What's your flight time?
#Person1#: At 2:00.
#Person2#: Don't worry, madam. I guess we should get there not later than 1:30 p. m.
#Person1#: Really? Great!
#Person2#: Here we are.
#Person1#: Here is the money.
#Person2#: Just a minute. Here's your change. | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the airport and comforts #Person2# that they will arrive on time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to have some icecream? I've got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. I've got strawberry, peach, chocolate, coffee, vanilla and praline.
#Person2#: Wow! So many choices you have! I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.
#Person1#: Come on, just a bite. It doesn't really hurt to have just a bite.
#Person2#: I'd better not. Please don't tempt me. Please!
#Person1#: Gee! You are really strong-willed.
#Person2#: You're damn right. I'm not so easily coaxed into doing something that I think is wrong.
#Person1#: Well, I'd better not tempt you. Otherwise, if I give you a piece of cake, you might ask for a glass of milk. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have some ice cream, but #Person2# refuses because #Person2# is losing weight. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is strong-willed. | 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 freezing in here! Can I turn up the heat?
#Person2#: Don't touch that thermostat! You don't pay the bills around here!
#Person1#: Dad! Are you serious? What's the point of having central heating if we can't use it! Look, I can see my breath!
#Person2#: Put on a sweater! I'm not gonna let you run up my heating bill just because it's a bit chilly.
#Person1#: Dad! I'm gonna catch a cold!
#Person2#: When I was your age, my parents didn't have central heating like you do! We had a furnace in the center of the living room and that was it. We used it to cook, heat the house and even dry our clothes! We never caught a cold. You should be grateful! | #Person1# wants to turn up the heat, but #Person2# refuses. He says they never caught a cold when not having central heating. | 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 should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.
#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.
#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings.
#Person2#: I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala.
#Person1#: You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.
#Person2#: Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products.
#Person1#: At least you're doing your part. My contribution is to have a pet in the house that I treat like a member of the family.
#Person2#: As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine. | #Person1# thinks the topic focusing on the protection of animal rights in the TV show is necessary, but #Person2# thinks we should concentrate more on humans. They also share their methods of protecting animals in daily life. | 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 this your umbrella, miss?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.
#Person1#: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if I have seen you somewhere before.
#Person2#: Have you?
#Person1#: May I ask where you live?
#Person2#: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.
#Person1#: That's it. I live there, too. I live on the sixth floor.
#Person2#: My family move in just two weeks ago. We live on the fourth floor.
#Person1#: It's a small world! May I know your name, miss?
#Person2#: I'm Chen Ming.
#Person1#: How do you do, Miss Chen? I'm Song Mei.
#Person2#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Song.
#Person1#: Are you going to your office now, Miss Chen?
#Person2#: No, I'm going to the airport to meet some friends from Beijing. | Song Mei finds Chen Ming's umbrella and they find out they are neighbors. Then they exchange their 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#: Hey, look at my new shirt. What do you think about it?
#Person2#: Just so-so. Where did you get it?
#Person1#: I bought it on a street market. A real bargain!
#Person2#: I'd much rather buy expensive but good quality clothing, because it is not only nice but lasts a long time. | #Person1# shows #Person2# the new shirt, but #Person2# thinks quality matters more than price. | 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#: Let's go to WAngFuJing by bus.
#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster and more convenient.
#Person1#: Okay. It will be a new experience for me.
#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. we can get almost anywhere rather quickly on the subway. Especially at this time of a day when the traffic is heavy.
#Person1#: where do we pay the fare?
#Person2#: Just give the man standing there three yuan and he'll give you a token. Then you slip it into slot at the turnstile and push the turnstile to get in.
#Person1#: Let me pay for it.
#Person2#: Where can I get the subway Madam?
#Person1#: Ask the worker who sells token to give you one. It's free of charge. Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.
#Person2#: Do I have to pay additional fare to change train?
#Person1#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. | #Person2# suggests taking the subway because it's faster and more convenient. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to pay for the fare and take 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#: Morning, Mary. I haven't seen you in a long time. What's up?
#Person2#: Oh, I took up a new hobby.
#Person1#: So you don't travel a lot now?
#Person2#: No, Frank. I'm much more interested in collecting stamps now.
#Person1#: It's certainly a popular hobby. I know a lot of people love stamps.
#Person2#: It certainly is. It's so much fun.
#Person1#: I believe collecting stamps has something similar to traveling right?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Through all kinds of stamps I am able to learn about the world.
#Person1#: Well, every stamp has a story to tell.
#Person2#: You're right. And I also meet many new friends while collecting stamps.
#Person1#: Good.
#Person2#: Sometimes we even spend hours discussing our collections.
#Person1#: There's a lot to share when you have a common interest.
#Person2#: Yes, it's really amazing. I got to go now. I'm meeting with some other collectors.
#Person1#: Ok, good luck. See you
#Person2#: See you, Frank. | Mary tells Frank she's interested in collecting stamps more than traveling. Frank thinks collecting stamps has something similar to traveling. Mary agrees and can learn about the world from stamps. | 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 that your phone?
#Person2#: Yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?
#Person1#: It's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?
#Person2#: Yes, it's got wireless Internet access.
#Person1#: That's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't really use it often. Have you ever used it?
#Person1#: No, but I think it'd be really great for people like you who are always on the go.
#Person2#: Yes, I guess I should try to use it. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s new iphone is impressive. #Person1# asks #Person2# its functions, and suggests using the Bluetooth. | 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 Don't know how they do it! Our competitors have undercut us by 10 % percent on the price of our latest model. There is no way will be able to compete against that. We're barely breaking even with the present prices.
#Person2#: These price wars are disastrous for our bottom line. If they're charging 10 % less than we are, we've got to find a way to lower our price while keeping our profit.
#Person1#: Profits are almost nonexistent now, we can't beat their price. How do they keep their price so low?
#Person2#: We can try to lower our cost of production then. We need a price that we can compete with, something comparable with the competition.
#Person1#: You really think we can make it? I don't have much faith in our ability to lower the price again. We're no match for them, the competition will beat us hands down. | #Person1# and #Person2# are worried that they cannot compete against their competitors in terms of price. #Person2# suggests lowering their cost of production, but #Person1# thinks it's hard. | 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 kind of person do you consider yourself to be?
#Person2#: I think I'm polite, careful, relaxed and shy.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think you're shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party.
#Person2#: Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first. Perhaps I'm not as shy as I think. Anyway, you're certainly not shy!
#Person1#: You're right. I love going out and making new friends.
#Person2#: So, you'll be at my birthday party on Friday?
#Person1#: Of course! | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their personality. Finally, #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s birthday party. | 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 have any idea what time it is?
#Person2#: My bad. I didn't realize that it was so late.
#Person1#: Do you really think that that excuses your tardiness?
#Person2#: Of course not. I really did lose track of time.
#Person1#: Didn't I tell you to call when you're running late?
#Person2#: Yeah, you did. I just forgot to call.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, you should have called and let me know.
#Person2#: That's true. My bad for not calling.
#Person1#: If you do this again, don't even bother coming home.
#Person2#: You're going to kick me out over this?
#Person1#: Exactly, maybe that'll teach you to respect my rules.
#Person2#: Well, if I'm not living here anymore, then I won't have to listen to your rules. | #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for coming home late and forgetting to give #Person1# a call. #Person1# warns #Person2# #Person1# will kick #Person2# out next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How is your computer skill?
#Person2#: My familiarity to computer is great, and I use computer frequently in my daily life and work.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use skillfully?
#Person2#: I am competent in using Word, Excel, Windows and other commonly used softwares. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s computer skills. | 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 it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe?
#Person2#: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I sit down?
#Person2#: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes, but why should you want to do that?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I speak frankly?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, you see. I don't like the office. I don't like the staff and I'm afraid you and I don't get on. So may I put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd delighted if you did. | #Person1# wants to put in for a transfer and asks Mr. Sutcliffe's permission to leave the department. #Person1# explains the reasons, and Mr. Sutcliffe agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Front desk. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm going to check out tomorrow but will be back in a week's time. Can I leave my luggage here?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. We do have a storage service. When will you be checking out tomorrow?
#Person2#: About nine-thirty in the morning.
#Person1#: Then shall we arrange the bellboy to pick up your luggage at 9:00?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?
#Person2#: 1218.
#Person1#: 1218. We'll collect you luggage at 9:00 tomorrow. Would you then come to the Front Desk to get your storage receipt, please?
#Person2#: Thank you very much, bye!
#Person1#: You're welcome. Goodbye. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to help with the luggage. #Person1# will arrange the bellboy to pick up #Person2#'s luggage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Benson, welcome to Beijing! Is this your first time to visit china?
#Person2#: Oh, no, I'v already made several trips to Guangzhou, this is my first trip to Beijing though. It is a lot larger than I expected it would be.
#Person1#: Yes, Beijing has been grown over the last few years, there are a lot of improvements and changes being made for the Olympics. What would you like to see changing be made for Olympic, what would you like to see when are you here?
#Person2#: I hope to have time to visit great wall when I am here, I always want to go there, I think it would be a real shame by came all the way in Beijing and didn't make out the wall, do you think I have a chance to see it?
#Person1#: I can pretty sure it can be arranged, the wall is a short distance from the city, but we could make arrangements for driver to take us out to visit the great wall during when our afternoon breaks, I also recommend you to visit Tian'an Men Square and city while you add it!
#Person2#: Yes, that would be nice, would I have a tour guide to tour completely visit these places?
#Person1#: Don't worry, I would be able to go along with you, over the next few days, if you have any questions or problems, I will be right here to help you out, I can be a translator and tour guide.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: My pleasure, I hope your visit to Beijing is very enjoyable! | #Person1# asks Mr. Benson what he wants to visit in Beijing, and helps arrange the tour. They will visit some tourist attractions, such as the Great Wall and Tian'an Men Square. #Person1# is willing to be Mr. Benson's translator and tour guide. | 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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