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#Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?
#Person2#: I worked as a personnel manager in a state-owned company, and then I transferred to joint venture as a sales manager. So I am familiar with the food market in China.
#Person1#: How did your previous employers treat you?
#Person2#: They treated me very well. We cooperated harmoniously and respected each other.
#Person1#: What have you learned from the jobs your have had?
#Person2#: I have learned some skills about how to deal with clients and how to behave myself as a personnel manager.
#Person1#: When you worked in your previous company, which did you prefer, working with other people or by yourself?
#Person2#: I preferred working with other colleagues when I worked in my previous company. I think teamwork and cooperation are very important. No matter how competent he or she is in a company, he can't do without them. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s previous work experience, including job choices, relationships with employers, what #Person2# has learned, and prefer working with other people or alone. | Summarize the 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 that Jason?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am calling to let you know that you are expected to come for an interview in our branch.
#Person2#: That's cool. What documents do I need to carry?
#Person1#: You can bring life photos, recommendation letters and certificates. | #Person1# invites Jason to attend an interview in their branch. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shall I take a picture of all of you?
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. All you have to do is focus it.
#Person1#: All right. Say cheese!
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope it'll come out well.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will. | #Person1# takes a picture for #Person2# and others. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here for an interview as requested.
#Person1#: You are Miss Liu?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Please take a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1#: We have received your letter and resume, and we thought we would like to ask you to come here for an interview.
#Person2#: It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity for interview.
#Person1#: Have you brought your credentials?
#Person2#: Yes, here they are. This is my ID card. This is my diploma. And this is my certificate for nurse qualifications. | Miss Liu comes to #Person1# for an interview as requested and hands in her credentials. | Summarize the 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 need to figure out how much money we've spent and what we've spent it on.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, I think we should save more. If we save more money we can retire earlier and enjoy our life better.
#Person2#: Really, well, OK. Get the receipts out.
#Person1#: Let's see. We spent $ 700 for our home loan payment, $ 300 0n groceries, $ 75 0n utilities, $ 250 n gasoline, $ 100 on books, and $ 400 0n entertainment last month.
#Person2#: That's $ 1 825.
#Person1#: We put $ 500 into the savings account, and $ 750 into our stock account.
#Person2#: $ 3 075. Our paychecks is $ 3 300, combined. That means we don't have any receipts for $ 225.
#Person1#: Right. Stop thinking about it. Where do you think we can save more money?
#Person2#: Well, we could eat in more often. That $ 400 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# figure out their payment by checking the receipts and think about ways to save money. They decide to eat in more often. | Summarize the 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 name is Mary, and I will be your server this evening.
#Person2#: Hi Mary. We are really looking forward to a great meal here.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in an appetizer to start out?
#Person2#: I would love an appetizer. Are they listed in the menu?
#Person1#: We have our daily appetizers listed on the board over there on the wall.
#Person2#: I am thinking about the popcorn shrimp. How is that?
#Person1#: That would be a great choice!
#Person2#: I'll trust your taste and take one order of that.
#Person1#: We have a special where you can order a second appetizer for half price.
#Person2#: In that case, we'll take an order of onion rings with our first choice. | Mary serves #Person2# at dinner and recommends an appetizer. Mary orders the popcorn shrimp and onion rings and gets the latter one for half 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'd like to have a couple of complete sets of paper money and coins.
#Person2#: Yeah. You can take them home and either use them as a gift or keep them as mementoes.
#Person1#: Ah, where can I find old paper money and coins used before and after 1949?
#Person2#: I'd suggest that you go to the Philately Store in Nanjing Road East, where the items are authentic and the prices are reasonable.
#Person1#: Good. Sorry to have troubled you so much, Miss.
#Person2#: You're always welcome. Anything else can I do for you, sir?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I did not notice it has been dark outside. I think it is time to dinner.
#Person2#: I guess it is. The restaurant is on the second floor. Please enjoy your dinner, sir! | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the Philately Store to find old paper money and coins used before and after 1949. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Long Distance. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to place an overseas call to London. Can I dial direct?
#Person1#: No, sir. I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. How about the charges?
#Person1#: The charges vary according to the types of call you make. The cheapest is a station-to-stcrtion call, then a person-to-person call. The mini charge will apply for the first three minutes, then each additional minute will be charged.
#Person2#: Oh, let me think of it. . . Could you put through a collect cal for me?
#Person1#: Certainly. Who are you calling?
#Person2#: It's a Mrs. Peters, Marilyn Peters.
#Person1#: And what's the number you are calling?
#Person2#: It's London, 9981-6432.
#Person1#: And your name and number?
#Person2#: My name's Ron Smith and the phone number is 356-2210.
#Person1#: Hang up and I'll call you back in a few minutes. | #Person1# helps #Person2# place an overseas call to London and introduces the charges according to different types of calls. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s information and will contact #Person2# later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Damn Scott. You got big.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been working out a lot.
#Person1#: How long have you been lifting weights?
#Person2#: For a year and a half.
#Person1#: Yeah. Last time I saw you, it was like 2 years ago.
#Person2#: Has it been that long?
#Person1#: How often do you go to the gym?
#Person2#: I usually go every other day for about 3 hours.
#Person1#: That's a lot.
#Person2#: Yeah, I used to work out for an hour a day 4 times a week, and I saw no results. This is what you have to do to get noticeable results.
#Person1#: I don't think I have the discipline for that.
#Person2#: Just think of it as a hobby. Then it's actually fun. | #Person1# finds Scott gets big and asks his workout routine. #Person1# thinks #Person1# doesn't have the discipline, and #Person2# suggests making it as a hobby. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, be calm.
#Person2#: It is impossible. You cheated on me.
#Person1#: No, listen to me. I always regard you as my best friend. I admire you, and of course you've helped me so much. I should thank you.
#Person2#: Shut up!
#Person1#: No, listen to me. Perhaps it's my fault that I treat everybody so well. Maybe in other people's eyes, I want you to be my girl-friend. but. . . but. . .
#Person2#: But you have had lily already? You should have told me about her, but you didn't.
#Person1#: OK. . . OK. . . Anyway. I will treat you as my best friend. I hope you can do the same.
#Person2#: Leave me! Go away! | Mary is angry because she thinks #Person1# cheated her emotions. #Person1# explains that #Person1# regards her as the best friend. | Summarize the 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#: Hi, is Heather there please?
#Person1#: Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
#Person2#: Is this 617-228-2289?
#Person1#: Yes. Who are you looking for again?
#Person2#: Heather Johnson.
#Person1#: Oh, I thought you said Laura. Sorry about that. This is the right number, but Heather's not here right now.
#Person2#: Do you know where she went?
#Person1#: She went to the store to buy some groceries. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called?
#Person1#: Hi Eric, this is her roommate Kathy. I met you a couple months ago at the Christmas party.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. How are you?
#Person1#: Good. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I'll tell her you called.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks.
#Person1#: Bye bye. | Eric calls to find Heather, but she isn't available. Kathy answers the phone and takes the message that Eric called Heather. | Summarize the 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 Mr. Smith. My name is Susan and I am a reporter for the Evening Star.
#Person2#: Good morning. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you today about your business.
#Person2#: Very well.
#Person1#: How long have you been the owner of your computer shop?
#Person2#: About five years.
#Person1#: And how many staff do you employ?
#Person2#: There is my wife who does the accounts and my brother who helps with the sales.
#Person1#: So this is a family business.
#Person2#: Yes, we are a small family business.
#Person1#: And how many computers do you sell each day?
#Person2#: That depends on the day. We sell from here and on the Internet. I would say about twenty to thirty per week.
#Person1#: That about one hundred a month.
#Person2#: That's correct.
#Person1#: Thank you B for your time.
#Person2#: Thank you and goodbye. | Susan asks Mr. Simth about his business, including the computer shop's history, the number of staff, size, and sales of computers. | Summarize the 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 a taxi.
#Person2#: We have a variety of transportation services. Would you prefer a private vehicle to a taxi?
#Person1#: No, that won't be necessary. I just need a taxi.
#Person2#: Perhaps you'd prefer a limousine. That's such a stylish way to travel.
#Person1#: Just a taxi, please.
#Person2#: And what is your destination?
#Person1#: I'm going to Rockefeller Center.
#Person2#: I see. What time do you want to depart from the hotel?
#Person1#: I want to leave as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Okay, a taxi will arrive in seconds, sir.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'm coming down now.
#Person2#: It won't be but a few seconds, sir. | #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendations of a private vehicle and a limousine, and #Person2# helps #Person2# call a taxi. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your readers are interested in your childhood. What was it like?
#Person2#: I grew up in a small town. We lived in very poor housing but we lived always in very beautiful settings, so I have favorite trees and I have contacted with birds. My parents were farm workers. Though we were poor for most of part, I think I was often happy.
#Person1#: It would not have been expected from that background that you'll become a literary figure. Was your mother ambitious with you?
#Person2#: Well, my mother wasn't especially ambitious with me in the sense of going to college when I grew up. I think her greatest contribution was simply that she loved me very much. No matter what happened, I had my mother with me.
#Person1#: She gave you confidence.
#Person2#: Oh, she did. She earned very little money, offering about $10 a week and never more than $ 20 a week. And in spite of that, she managed to buy a typewriter for me. She managed to buy me my first toothpaste when I left home. She just wanted me to be able to do things that she couldn't do even she didn't know what they were. | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s childhood with #Person1#. Though #Person2# lived poor for the most part, #Person2# thinks #Person2# was happy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s mom helped #Person2# with the literary career and gave #Person2# confidence. | Summarize the 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. Now we'd like to introduce Mr. Dong, Who was an English teacher before coming to Britain.
#Person2#: I'm a language teacher at the Jiaotong University in Shanghai. This university keeps up close relations with some British universities, among which is Oxford University. My university and Oxford have an exchange program. Every year Jiaotong University sends several teachers to Oxford; Oxford sends a few professors to Jiaotong. They go to Jiaotong mostly for a few lectures, staying only a few weeks. The Oxford University supplies Chinese teachers with 810 pounds each month. It is all the money I have to cover all my expenses. Although I do not have much money, I'm still happy that I have the opportunity to study in Britain. Being an English teacher in China, I, of course, do not have to pass the IELTS.
#Person1#: Finally we want to introduce Mr. Yuan, who is financing his studies out of his own pocket. He wants to graduate in Oxford.
#Person3#: Neither the Chinese nor the British government is financially supporting me. My parents paid me the flight from Beijing to London. In Britain I have relatives that came to Dover via Hong Kong about ten years ago. They give me 500 pounds each month. That is of course not enough to survive. So I get a part-time job in a Chinese restaurant and earn about 400 or 500 pounds per month. I also had to pass the IELTS in order to study at a British University.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Yuan. Wang, Zhu, Dong and Yuan, four different people and their different ways of financing their studies in Great Britain. In our next edition of Overseas Students at British Universities we will talk about students from the Far East. Until then. Goodbye. | #Person1# is the host and introduces Mr. Dong, who is an English teacher, and Mr. Yuan to the audience. Dong has the chance to study in Britain through a program and financed by Oxford University. Yuan finances his studies out of his own pocket. | Summarize the 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! May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: First, what price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Somewhere between $ 400 - $ 450 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are photos of the apartments we have available which you may like.
#Person2#: Thank you. This one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like to see that one.
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go and look at it.
#Person2#: Great! Thank you. | #Person2# wants to rent an apartment. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s preference and shows photos of the apartments. #Person2# chooses one and decides to look at 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#: How many examinations do you have, Tom?
#Person2#: Three, two this week, and one next Monday. How about you?
#Person1#: Two, both are in this week. Then I have to write two papers. I'd rather have examinations.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, you only recite a lot for examinations. You can work really hard for a couple of days, then that's all.
#Person2#: Yeah, I know. But I like papers better than examinations. Urn, where did I put my I.C. card?
#Person1#: Is it in your desk?
#Person2#: No, where is it?
#Person1#: Did you take it back?
#Person2#: I don't know. Oh, God! I don't know what's wrong with me. | #Person1# prefers examinations, while Tom likes papers better. Then Tom finds his I.C. card lost. | Summarize the 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, Mary, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
#Person2#: It's impossible.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out to other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses lately. I've been turning off the lights when I leave the room. I've been keeping track of all of our phone bills.... | #Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses and says #Person1# spent too much. | Summarize the 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 interested in music?
#Person2#: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?
#Person1#: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.
#Person2#: You play the piano, don't you?
#Person1#: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.
#Person2#: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.
#Person1#: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.
#Person2#: I'd love to. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their favorite music genres. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to his house. | Summarize the 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 settled in?
#Person2#: Yes, I feel quite at home now. I haven't got used to the food yet, but I'm enjoying the life on campus.
#Person1#: Good. Now we'd better make sure you enjoy your studies. We offer a very wide range of options on the foundation course, as you know; but you can only take six modules -do you know what you want to do yet?
#Person2#: Yes, more or less, but I'm not sure whether to do biological sciences or German.
#Person1#: Well, that's quite a difference. You want to do computer studies, don't you?
#Person2#: Mmmmm, yeh.
#Person1#: Well, let's see-you elected to do physical sciences, basic electronics, art and design CAD-that computers and design-isn't it?
#Person2#: Computer-aided design actually, 'CAD', but...
#Person1#: Oh, right-anyway, CAD and..., and English. That's quite a range. Don't you want to do maths-or computer programming, for example? Why don't you choose to do art and design?
#Person2#: Well, I'm interested in electronics-in computer-especially in writing computer games. I'd like to produce educational software, educational games, eventually. I've taught myself a lot of programming- I... I don't think I'd benefit much from a foundation level course.
#Person1#: No... no, I see that-go on.
#Person2#: So, er, I want the basics-the physical science and electronics I was hopeless at physics in school and we didn't have electronics-but I was good at maths-I don't think I need that.
#Person1#: And the art and design?
#Person2#: That will be good for my graphics-I need that to produce games-CAD too-I've never done CAD before.
#Person1#: No-right-they've got some powerful packages in the computer graphics and CAD offices-you'll enjoy that. So... that leaves English. It's mostly English lit. I know your English is very good, but did you know you can take English as a foreign language as one of the modules in the foundation year?
#Person2#: No... no, I didn't. That's great - if they've got classes at my level. I don't have any problem speaking-but my writing is terrible.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure they have-go and talk to them in the EAP department-oh, and I suggest you join the study-skill classes, too. They will have sessions on report and so on.
#Person2#: Great-I really need some help with my writing, especially spelling.
#Person1#: Well, that would be in the EFL classes-study-skills would help more with how to structure your essays and so on... now, your last module...
#Person2#: Yeh... well... I gave up biology at school to do physical-but I much prefer biology -I'd like to study some more While I can but German is very important in technical subjects, so I want to do that too.
#Person1#: Well, you could do it as an option next year-you do know that?
#Person2#: No, I don't-I mean, I didn't cheek.
#Person1#: Yes... yes, I think that's the thing to do-concentrate on your English this year you could take Cambridge proficiency-and you'll need LELTS for the first year of the degree -start the German next year.
#Person2#: Right-that sounds good.
#Person1#: Good. Well, if you have any problems academic or otherwise, just come and see me.
#Person2#: OK, thanks.
#Person1#: I am on extension 7549.
#Person2#: 7549.
#Person1#: That's it-just leave a message if I'm not in the office-OK, if there is nothing else...
#Person2#: No... no, that's fine, thanks.
#Person1#: Good-bye for now, then.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s course choice. #Person2# wants to do computer science and thinks #Person2# cannot benefit much from a foundation level course such as computer programming because #Person2# has learned it. #Person2# thinks physical science and electronics, and the art and design would be helpful. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take study-skill classes and talk to the EAP department to help #Person2# with her writing. #Person1# also tells #Person2# to concentrate on English and talks to #Person1# if #Person2# has other problems. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, hi Mr. Brown. How's your apartment working out for you?
#Person2#: Well Mr. Nelson. That's what I would like to talk to you about. (What?) Well, I want to talk to you about that noise! (Oh) You see. Would you mind talking to the tenant in 4B and ask him to keep his music down, especially after 10:00 o'clock at night?
#Person1#: Ohhh. Who me?
#Person2#: Why yes. The music is blaring almost every night, and it should be your job as manager to take care of these things.
#Person1#: Hey, I just collect the rent. Besides, the man living there is the owner's son, and he's a walking refrigerator. (Well ...) Hey, I'll see what I can do. Anything else?
#Person2#: Well, yes. Could you talk to the owners of the property next door about the pungent odor drifting this way.
#Person1#: Well, the area is zoned for agricultural and livestock use, so there's nothing much I can do about that.
#Person2#: Well, what about the .... That, that noise.
#Person1#: What noise? I don't hear anything.
#Person2#: There, there it is again.
#Person1#: What noise?
#Person2#: That noise.
#Person1#: Oh, that noise. I guess the military has resumed its exercises on the artillery range.
#Person2#: You have to be kidding. Can't anything be done about it?
#Person1#: Why certainly. I've protested this activity, and these weekly (Weekly!) activities should cease ... within the next three to five years.
#Person2#: Hey, you never told me about these problems before I signed the rental agreement. | Mr. Brown complains about the noise, odor, and his neighbors to Mr. Nelson, and he wants Mr. Nelson to handle these problems. But Mr. Nelson finds many excuses and doesn't help solve them, so Mr. Brown is angry. | Summarize the 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 order now?
#Person2#: This all looks good! I think we know what we want.
#Person1#: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish.
#Person2#: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce?
#Person1#: We are always happy to adjust our cooking to meet your needs.
#Person2#: Could you tell me if there are any entrees that are vegetarian?
#Person1#: The cashew broccoli noodles or the cheese and veggie enchiladas would be an excellent choice.
#Person2#: I am going to go with the grilled shrimp with garlic sauce. I would like the garlic sauce on the side.
#Person1#: Would you like your salad brought to you with your entre, or would you like it served now?
#Person2#: You can serve our salads with our dinner. | #Person2# is dieting and vegetarian, so #Person1# will ask the chef to adjust their cooking. #Person1# recommends some dishes to fit #Person2#'s needs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.
#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.
#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.
#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.
#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.
#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.
#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?
#Person2#: Just joking, Tonia. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit. | Tonia likes the outfit in scrim, but Amy thinks it's expensive. They talk about party outfits and the price they cost. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you doing the football pools, Brian?
#Person2#: Yes, I've nearly finished, June. I'm sure we will win something this week.
#Person1#: You always say that, but we never win anything! What will you do if you win a lot of money?
#Person2#: If I win a lot of money , I shall buy you a mink coat.
#Person1#: I don't want a mink coat! I want to see the world.
#Person2#: All right. If we win a lot of money, we shall travel around the world and we shall stay at the best hotels. Then we will return home and buy a big house in the country. We will have a beautiful
#Person1#: But if we spend all that money we shall be poor again. What will we do then?
#Person2#: If we spend all the money, we will try and win the football pools again.
#Person1#: It's a pleasant dream, but everything depends on if! | Brian's sure he will win and gets much money, so he plans to travel around the world with #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it's a pleasant dream. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Help! That man stole my bag!
#Person2#: Don't chase him. It's dangerous because the train is moving and you could fall in front of it. I'll call the police. You should go to tell the man at the ticket counter what happened. The counter is next to the parking lot.
#Person1#: Thanks. Could you drive me home? My car keys were in my bag.
#Person2#: Of course. Was your wallet in your bag too?
#Person1#: No, luckily my wallet is in my pocket. Oh no, I just remembered my camera was in my bag! | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bag was stolen, and #Person2# suggests going to tell the man at the ticket counter. | Summarize the 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, and I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago. He said he bought it here. It's a golden metal desk lamp, quite fit for my study.
#Person1#: Take a look at some of the model pictures here and see if you can find the right one.
#Person2#: Picture 2 at page 3 seems to be the one I'd like to have.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we don't have it in stock right now.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad, are you going to be getting more?
#Person1#: They are on order, but I should warn you that the price has gone up. The new ones will be $2 more, they were $12.50 last week. Come back next week if you like. We should have them by then.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll be back. | #Person2# wants to buy a golden metal desk lamp, but it is not in stock now. #Person1# tells #Person2# that they were on order at a higher 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#: Is this the student job center?
#Person2#: It certainly is. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I'm actually looking for a part-time job. Do you have anything available at the moment?
#Person2#: Are you a registered student? This service is only available to full-time students.
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I'm doing the degree in business studies.
#Person2#: What's your name?
#Person1#: Allen Patterson. That's Patterson, Patterson.
#Person2#: And your address, Allen?
#Person1#: Room B659 International House.
#Person2#: Do you have any special skills?
#Person1#: Well, I speak some Japanese.
#Person2#: Right. Now, let's see what is available? What do you think of administrative work? There is a position for an office assistant at the English Language Center.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: It's three days a week, Monday, Friday, and Saturday morning starting at 11:00. Interested?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: Great! Well, would you like me to arrange an interview for you, say, Friday morning around 10:00?
#Person1#: Could we make it a bit later? Unfortunately, I've got something to do at 10:00.
#Person2#: Not a problem. How about 11:30?
#Person1#: All right. | Allen Patterson comes to the student job center to find a parttime job. #Person2# asks for Allen's information and skills, then offers him the administrative work and arranges 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#: Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot in there. I thought I melt.
#Person2#: Terrible, wasn't it? Well, what did you think of Madame Curie? Do you think it is as good as the review said?
#Person1#: It's a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story was missing in the film.
#Person2#: Yes, but you couldn't possibly fit everything that happens in a 200 page novel into a 2 hour film. There simply isn't the time.
#Person1#: I know, but the director should at least try to follow the story. With this film, he left out some important people and even changed the end.
#Person2#: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story, Karen.
#Person1#: Perhaps he did, but I just don't think a film director has the right. | Karen and #Person2# talk about the movie Madame Curie. They think it's not as good as the book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday?
#Person2#: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good?
#Person1#: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us?
#Person2#: But isn't it too late to get tickets?
#Person1#: Well, the way it works is, about 6:00 AM on Friday. People start lining up in the park. We all bring something to sit on and food. So the wait is not bad as long as you're at the park by 6:00, you'll get a ticket.
#Person2#: OK. I think I can get there by 6:00. I'll go. | #Person1# invites John to a music festival, and John agrees. He plans to be at the park by 6 to get the ticket. | Summarize the 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. Daniels, I'm confused about this essay. I thought I was supposed to write about my own life.
#Person2#: You're supposed to write about the book. But if you'd like to relate it to your own life, you can. The main part of your essay should be about the book.
#Person1#: I see. I think I will have to rewrite what I've already written, since most of my essay doesn't have anything to do with the book.
#Person2#: That's probably a good idea. | Mrs. Daniels gives #Person1# advice to rewrite the essay, which is supposed to focus on the book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?
#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what ' s available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I ' m buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I ' ll look at something in a shop, but later, I would buy it online.
#Person1#: No. I ' m a little worried about security. You never know who ' s trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren ' t you worry about that?
#Person2#: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don ' t think it ' s the best way to shop offline.
#Person1#: I ' m surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.
#Person2#: I do. I ' m a big fan of using new technology, but I don ' t want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.
#Person1#: So, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.
#Person2#: Sure. I ' d love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.
#Person1#: Sure. While you ' re in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books and see if they have anything interesting.
#Person2#: Ok. I ' Ve finished online. Let ' s go. I ' ll just get some money and my credit card.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine. | #Person1# prefers to shop offline because #Person1# is worried about security. #Person2# thinks it should be fine if buying from reputable companies with secure websites. They plan to go to the department store together and #Person2# wants to stop by the computer store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can we talk about this bonus plan of yours? I ' Ve got a few problems with it.
#Person2#: Sure, Richard. What ' s on your mind?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, I just don ' t think we ' re going to have enough funds to give the kind of bonuses you have in mind.
#Person2#: Well, why don ' t we sit down and work out the numbers? We can always scale down the bonuses if we have to. | Richard doesn't think they have enough funds to give the expected bonuses. #Person2# proposes to work out the numbers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 911. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to report a break-in.
#Person1#: When did this break-in occur?
#Person2#: Last night.
#Person1#: Where did the break-in happen?
#Person2#: It happened at my house.
#Person1#: Was anything taken?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet.
#Person1#: What makes you think there was a break-in?
#Person2#: My front window was busted.
#Person1#: I'll send a squad car.
#Person2#: Please hurry. | #Person2# calls 911 to report a break-in. #Person1# will send a squad car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you?
#Person2#: I ' m doing well.
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: Could you cancel a check for me?
#Person1#: What ' s the problem?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for way too much.
#Person1#: How much?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for $ 150.
#Person1#: What were you supposed to write it out for?
#Person2#: I was supposed to write the check out for $ 100.
#Person1#: I ' ll just cancel it for you right now.
#Person2#: That ' s great. You ' re a lifesaver. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to cancel a check because #Person2# wrote the check out for way too much. | Summarize the 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, Monica, how do you like your new office?
#Person2#: Well, I love it. The room is spacious and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine. There are plants along the corridor. Especially, I got my own desk with computer and telephone. Such a great place!
#Person1#: That ' s very good. I once turn down a job offer just because the office is awful.
#Person2#: What was so bad about it?
#Person1#: Small rooms, small window, a small desk shared by three people. I would have been interrupted all the time and for sure not be able to deliver good work.
#Person2#: Sounds bad! Lucky you! You didn ' t take that job. I think a good office environment is also important to work efficiently.
#Person1#: Totally agree. By the way, the number of the telephone on your desk is extension 506. You can pick up your office supplies from the supply room at the end of the corridor. | Monica thinks her new office is spacious and clean. Lucy once declined a job offer because of the awful office. They think a good office environment is important to work efficiency. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you been coming to this Laundromat long?
#Person2#: I have been washing clothes here since a few years ago.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: It doesn't cost me as much to wash here.
#Person1#: I've just started doing my clothes here.
#Person2#: Why are you washing your clothes here now?
#Person1#: My washing machine broke down.
#Person2#: You should just pay someone to fix it.
#Person1#: It's too expensive to get it fixed.
#Person2#: So you're just going to wash here?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to have to do.
#Person2#: It costs less to wash here. | #Person2# washes clothes in this Laundromat because it doesn't cost much. #Person1# has to wash here because #Person1#'s washing machine broke down. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is everything OK, Madam?
#Person2#: Well, I'm trying to buy some foreign currency for my holiday.
#Person1#: I can help you with that. Holiday, you say? Lucky you! Where are you going to be travelling to?
#Person2#: We are going to Macau to visit my niece. She said it's better for me to bring US dollars, is that right?
#Person1#: That is one option, Madam. If your are travelling to either Hong Kong or Macau we are permitted to exchange up to 1, 000 USD for you.
#Person2#: OK, I see. What's the exchange rate? Is the dollar up or down?
#Person1#: Today's rate is 823. 71 RMB to 100 USD.
#Person2#: To be honest, I have no idea about these things! But I'm sure that's alright.
#Person1#: Yes, it's not bad. I will need to see your passport though. | #Person2# wants to buy some foreign currency for her holiday. #Person1# tells #Person2# the permitted amount of foreign currency to be exchanged and the exchange rate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. I want to deposit 3, 000 yuan in your bank.
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a savings account in our bank?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. It is the first time for me to come to deposit money here.
#Person2#: How long do you want to keep it in our bank?
#Person1#: Two years, please.
#Person2#: You have to fill in this form with your name, address, ID card number, deposit term and the amount you want to deposit.
#Person1#: OK. What should I do if I want to draw my money before maturity date for an urgent use?
#Person2#: Don't worry. You can draw your money at any time. But you'll not receive the time deposit return of interest. What we can offer is a current one.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, what if I forget to cash my money when the maturity comes?
#Person2#: In that case, we'll just regard your account as a regular savings account from then on.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# wants to deposit money. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill in a form and explains how the deposit works. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's your business?
#Person2#: Everything seems to be getting worse. I don't know what to do with it.
#Person1#: Things are tough all over. You should never give up!
#Person2#: But how can I prevent a deficit?
#Person1#: I think you should make a thorough market investigation now.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I'll do my best.
#Person1#: I always consider you are such a guy who never gives up.
#Person2#: I know life is not all roses, and I believe I will pull this through.
#Person1#: Yeah, you can make it. | #Person2#'s business is getting worse. To prevent a deficit, #Person1# suggests #Person2# make a thorough market investigation. | Summarize the 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.
#Person2#: Hi there Mr. Anderson! How are you on this fine morning?
#Person1#: Fine, thank you.
#Person2#: It sure is cold this morning, isn't it? I barely even get out of bed!
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty cold, alright.
#Person2#: Did you catch the news this morning? I heard that there was a fire on Byron Street.
#Person1#: No, I didn't hear about that.
#Person2#: Did you happen to watch the football game last night? The Patriots scored in the last minute!
#Person1#: No, I don't like football.
#Person2#: Oh. . . By the way, I saw you with your daughter at the office Christmas party. She is really beautiful!
#Person1#: She's my wife! Oh, here's my floor! Nice talking to you. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Sir this is the 56th floor! We are on the 70th!
#Person1#: That's okay, I'll take the stairs! | #Person2# keeps talking, so #Person1# gets off the lift on the 56th floor even though #Person1#'s going to the 70th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, everyone. The experiment is to start at 3. Have you gone through the instructions?
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
#Person1#: Ok, now some points for attention. First of all, pay attention to safety. . . Now, sign your names on the lab record, and after that you can start. If there is any question, just let me know.
#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. This air compressor doesn't work.
#Person1#: Have you turned it on?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: Ok, I will get you another one.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Before doing the experiment, #Person1# tells students to pay attention to safety and sign their names. #Person1# will change #Person2#'s air compressor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know that song?
#Person2#: Which song?
#Person1#: The song you hear now.
#Person2#: No, I've never heard of this song before. It's beautiful! Who sing it?
#Person1#: Elvis Presley. Don't you recognize his voice?
#Person2#: No. How about going to karaoke tonight?
#Person1#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to go to Karaoke tonight. | Summarize the 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 do you want to have the open house party?
#Person2#: How about next Friday?
#Person1#: Friday sounds good.
#Person2#: How do you feel about hiring that clown to come and entertain the kids?
#Person1#: I like that. Then the adults will be more free to mingle and relax.
#Person2#: That's what I was thinking.
#Person1#: I'm so excited. Finally, a yard of my own.
#Person2#: Do you feel like a king in your castle? | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning an open house party on Friday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Amanda, how are you? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week.
#Person2#: We've missed you too. The office just isn't the same without you. How is your new job?
#Person1#: It's great. I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcoming. However, I'm having a small problem with my new colleagues.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Well, three people are celebrating their birthdays this month and the policy here is for everyone to contribute ten dollars to a card and cake for each person.
#Person2#: Wow, so you'll be out thirty dollars on your first week at work!
#Person1#: I know. It is a lot of money and I haven't gotten to know any of the people celebrating their birthdays well enough yet. At our old department, it was only three dollars for each birthday and there were only ten of us.
#Person2#: Well, every department is different. You wouldn't want your new co-workers to think you're a Grinch, right?
#Person1#: What is that?
#Person2#: A Grinch is a person who spoils the mood at a happy occasion by being selfish or unenthusiastic. You know - a party proper.
#Person1#: I definitely don't want to be that! But, I still think it's unreasonable for them to ask me for such a big sum of money when we don't know each other very well. What should I do? | #Person1# tells Amanda #Person1#'s new job is great but #Person1# has to contribute thirty dollars in total to celebrate three new colleagues' birthdays on #Person1#'s first week at work. #Person1# thinks it unreasonable. Amanda asks #Person1# not to be a Grinch, a party propper. | Summarize the 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 life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.
#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment.
#Person1#: How's your son these days?
#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.
#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child?
#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.
#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.
#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country?
#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditional lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.
#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.
#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild. | #Person2# heard the government may need to increase the retirement age due to the aging population. #Person1# suggests having more babies, but #Person2# thinks that would badly affect the environment. They talk about the good age for having a child and the relationship between parents and their children. #Person1# thinks it's impossible for parents to get the right balance between being strict and being lenient. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, Peter. I'm sorry you're ill. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I don't know, Doctor. I'm ill. I have a headache and a stomachache.
#Person1#: Show me your torgue. What did you eat yesterday?
#Person2#: Well, Doctor, I. . .
#Person1#: Did you eat any cake?
#Person2#: Yes, I ate some cake.
#Person1#: Did you eat any ice cream?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I ate some ice cream.
#Person1#: Did you eat any candy?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I ate some candy.
#Person1#: Young man, tell me everything you ate yesterday evening.
#Person2#: weki, Doctor. I went to a birthday party.
#Person1#: I see! How many pieces of cake did you eat?
#Person2#: Three, Doctor.
#Person1#: How many plates of ice ream did you eat, young man?
#Person2#: Gosh, Doctor. I had only three plates of ice cream. John had four. | Peter has a headache and a stomachache. Peter tells the doctor he ate some cake, ice cream, and candy yesterday. | Summarize the 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. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
#Person2#: Yes, surely.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
#Person2#: Certainly, would you wait for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Thanks. Would you give me another favor?
#Person2#: Yes, what is it?
#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# ordered too much and asks #Person2# to put the food into doggie bags. #Person1# also wants more Chinese tea. | Summarize the 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 many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: Five. Besides my parents and me, there are my brother and sister.
#Person1#: That's a big family. How old is your brother?
#Person2#: Eighteen.
#Person1#: What about your sister?
#Person2#: She's not quite twenty-five.
#Person1#: Do you miss your family?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Do you often go home?
#Person2#: No. But I often send e-mail to them. And make a call to my parents regularly.
#Person1#: How often do you call to them?
#Person2#: Once a week. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s family and how #Person2# contacts them. | Summarize the 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 Lincoln Bank. Which service do you require today?
#Person2#: I'm here to ask about a loan.
#Person1#: We have many loans on offer. May I ask what the purpose of the loan is?
#Person2#: I got married not long ago and we are expecting our first child. I'd like to buy a car for the family.
#Person1#: I see. What you need is one of our Petty Consumer Loans.
#Person2#: Could you tell me what the requirements are for that, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. It's quite simple really. Do you hold a resident's permit?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I was born and bred here.
#Person1#: That's great. We'll also need details of your occupation.
#Person2#: I have all of that with me. I've also banked here for a number of years. | #Person2# asks about a loan because #Person2# wants to buy a car. #Person1# recommends one for #Person2# and introduces its requirements. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, where is the Book Building?
#Person2#: I'm looking. Can you still remember what the conductor said?
#Person1#: She said that when we get off the bus, the Book Building is right by the bus stop.
#Person2#: But I don't see it.
#Person1#: Oh, Dad, look at the sign, please!
#Person2#: Oh, my god! We get off at the wrong stop. I'm so sorry, honey.
#Person1#: OK, Dad, it happens.
#Person2#: It's my fault. So what can we do now? Walk?
#Person1#: Come on, I'm too tired!
#Person2#: OK, you promise don't tell your mother about it, we'll take a taxi.
#Person1#: Sure, I promise.
#Person2#: If you keep your promise, I will also let you watch Ultraman this evening. | #Person1# and #Person2# missed the Book Building because they got off at the wrong stop. They will take a taxi if #Person1# keeps the secret. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you talk to me for a few minutes about my grades?
#Person2#: Step into my office for a moment. What is your concern?
#Person1#: Am I failing?
#Person2#: Let's go on the computer to see what's up. Do you think you are doing well?
#Person1#: I am pretty sure that I am in trouble.
#Person2#: I can see that you are trying, but where do you think you could improve?
#Person1#: I missed a few classes ; I need to make sure I come to school on a regular basis.
#Person2#: Having a regular study routine and following it is very important, right?
#Person1#: I'll try ; it's hard!
#Person2#: Thanks for stopping by! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person1#'s grades. #Person1# missed a few classes and thinks #Person1# can come to school on a regular basis to improve the grades. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon Miss. Are there plane tickets to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow?
#Person2#: Good afternoon Sir. I'll have a look at the time-table for you. I'm sorry but there aren't any direct flights available.
#Person1#: Are there tickets for Saturday then?
#Person2#: Yes there are. How do you want to go, First class or coach?
#Person1#: I'll need a coach open return. What's the fare?
#Person2#: It is 260 dollars.
#Person1#: What time will the flight put me there?
#Person2#: The flight will get you there at six Sunday morning.
#Person1#: OK I'll take three. What's the flight number?
#Person2#: The flight number is 301 at Gate Two. | #Person2# says there's no direct flight to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow. #Person1# asks for a coach open return for Saturday then. | Summarize the 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 girl looks very attractive, doesn't she?
#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who are not too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered.
#Person2#: He's huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that.
#Person1#: Do you prefer tall girls or short ones?
#Person2#: I don't mind, but I like girls with long hair.
#Person1#: We have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls-probably because I'm so tall myself.
#Person2#: Have you ever dated a girl taller than you?
#Person1#: No, never. I don't think I'Ve ever met a girl taller than me! Have you gained weight recently?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girl's boyfriend.
#Person1#: I'm getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps I'll go with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the types of girls they preferred. They may go to the gym together because both of them gained weight recently. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | #Person1# tells Frank is getting married. #Person2# is surprised. | Summarize the 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 our International Business Counter. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm trying to track down some documents due to arrive any day on our new L / C.
#Person1#: Not a problem. Could you tell me you L / C number, please?
#Person2#: It's TH 15699324873 0.
#Person1#: OK, just checking for you. . . yes, they have arrived. How would you like me to handle them?
#Person2#: Would it be possible to transfer them to IBA Bank?
#Person1#: That's fine. I'll get on with that for you right now. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to track down some documents. #Person2# asks #Person1# to transfer them to IBA Bank. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's this, I wonder?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Let me have a look. . . It could be a coffee grinder.
#Person1#: A coffee grinder?
#Person2#: Yes, it must be used for grinding coffee beans.
#Person1#: Oh, that would be very useful. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a coffee grinder. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I need a hat. Would you show me some?
#Person1#: Certainly, here you are.
#Person2#: I like the black one. May I try it on?
#Person1#: Of course. It fits you perfectly.
#Person2#: Yes, I thinks so. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's forty-five yuan.
#Person2#: Can you make it much cheaper?
#Person1#: Sorry, our prices are set. | #Person2# bargains for a hat, but #Person1# says the price is set. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really need to apply for a driving permit.
#Person2#: Do you have your ID with you?
#Person1#: I may have left my ID in my car.
#Person2#: Well, I need your ID and $ 27.
#Person1#: I'll go get it really quick.
#Person2#: Please hurry.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Please fill out this paperwork.
#Person1#: I need to use a pen.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Thank you. Now turn in your application at Window B. | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s ID when helping #Person1# apply for a driving permit. | Summarize the 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 daddy! You look great today. I like your tie! By the way, I was wondering can I. . .
#Person2#: NO!
#Person1#: I haven't even told you what it is yet!
#Person2#: Okay, okay, what do you want?
#Person1#: Do you think I could borrow the car? I'm going to a concert tonight.
#Person2#: Um. . I don't think so. I need the car tonight to pick up your mother.
#Person1#: Egg! I told you about it last week! Smelly Toes is playing, and Eric asked if I would go with him!
#Person2#: Who's this Eric guy?
#Person1#: Duh! He's like the hottest and most popular guy at school! Come on, dad! Please!
#Person2#: No can do. . . sorry.
#Person1#: Fine then! Would you mind giving me 100 bucks?
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: That's so unfair! | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person1#'s dad's car but gets refused. #Person1# then asks for 100 bucks. #Person1#'s dad refuses 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#: Good morning. I'm Liu Yi, from China XYZ Company. We have an appointment with Mr. Thomas.
#Person2#: Welcome to ABC Company. We have been expecting you, please have a seat. I will call him.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Thomas will be here very soon. In the meantime, may I ask all of you to sign in so that I can issue your passes?
#Person1#: Should each of us write separately?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Please print your name and company name, and the person you are going to see. | Liu has an appointment with Mr. Thomas. #Person2# asks Liu to sign in while waiting. | Summarize the 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 the Customer service. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve been getting harassing calls recently. Can I have my phone number changed?
#Person1#: Sure. What's your favorite number?
#Person2#: How about 560 436 4040.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. This number has already been registered.
#Person2#: How about 560-436-8976?
#Person1#: This number is ok. It's still available. When would you like your phone number changed?
#Person2#: As soon as possible. Can I have it right now?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change #Person2#'s phone number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?
#Person1#: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don't use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year.
#Person2#: How about sick days?
#Person1#: You get five paid sick days.
#Person2#: Any other benefits?
#Person1#: Yes, we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well.
#Person2#: Great. Thanks so much for your time.
#Person1#: We'll contact you soon, Ted. Thanks for coming in. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation, five paid sick days, and other benefits. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What characteristics should an interpreter own?
#Person2#: I think he should be an expert of everything.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Because English is nothing but a tool which is used when people may negotiate in international conferences, probe into physics, release some information in a press conferrence, and do anything we can do with language. Therefore, an interpreter has to know some expertise in the field he / she serves as an interpreter. Otherwise he / she can not carry out his / her work smoothly. | #Person2# tells #Person1# an interpreter should be an expert in everything and explains why. | Summarize the 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, but are you Mr. Smith from Britain?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: I'm from Textile Import and Export Corporation. I've come to meet you. My name is Zhang Yong.
#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Zhang? I'm glad to meet you.
#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith? Let me help you with your luggage.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Did you have a good trip?
#Person2#: On the whole, not too bad.
#Person1#: Anyhow, it's a long way to China, isn't it? And I think you must be very tired.
#Person2#: Yes, I am, rather. But I'll be all right by tomorrow and ready for business.
#Person1#: I wish you a pleasant stay here.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Now, Mr. Smith, if all is ready, we'd better start for the hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to. Let's go.
#Person1#: This way, please. Our car is waiting over there. | Zhang Yong meets Mr. Smith at the airport. Zhang Yong helps Mr. Smith with his luggage. They will start for the hotel. | Summarize the 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. Nice day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, what a wonderful day! The sky has cleared up in the end.
#Person1#: I do feel like an outdoor exercise. After all, we haven't had such a beautiful day for a long time.
#Person2#: How about taking a walk in the park?
#Person1#: OK. It's delightful to have a walk in the park with the air so fresh.
#Person2#: ( After they entering the park ) Great, it's so quiet here. We have the park to ourselves, only you and me.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? Don't you see many people over there? Just on your right.
#Person2#: Oh, I see them. Beautiful weather should be shared by all the people.
#Person1#: Ah, you changed so fast. | Mary suggests walking in the park because it's a wonderful day. #Person1# agrees. They find many people are in the park. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Please sit down. Let's see...you're Mr. Smith. Is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes. John Smith.
#Person1#: And you're interested in this job?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
#Person1#: I see. Have you ever done any work in this field?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travellers.
#Person1#: Good. Now, how much money do you expect to have for a year?
#Person2#: From what I've read, it seems that a starting pay would be around $12,000 a year.
#Person1#: Here, you would start at $10,500 for the first year...a kind of training period. Then you would go to $15,000.
#Person2#: That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here?
#Person1#: Well, I'm talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We'll be hiring two people. You'll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck! And thanks for coming in today. | #Person1# interviews John. John tells #Person1# he used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers. They also discuss the salary. John thinks it's fair enough. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can I ask you something, Mr. Jones?
#Person2#: OK, go ahead.
#Person1#: Do you happen to know Mr. Johnson in the Sales Department?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. He is a nice young man, ready to help all the time. | Mr. Jones thinks Mr. Johnson is nice. | Summarize the 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. Summerfield. How are you today?
#Person2#: Very well. Thank you, Ms. Green.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, unfortunately, there is a problem with the order we received from you yesterday. It seems we haven't seen the right quantity of manuals to support the telephone system.
#Person1#: Oh, dear, that's bad news. I'm very sorry to hear that, and you don't know how many packs are without manuals?
#Person2#: No, because we haven't opened every pack. But in several of those that have been opened there are none, no manuals.
#Person1#: I'm very sorry about this inconvenience, Mr. Summerfield. We'll send out the manuals this afternoon by express mail entirely at our cost, and the manuals should arrive tomorrow or the day after at the latest.
#Person2#: All of them, right?
#Person1#: Yes. It maybe that some have them already, but we cannot be sure. So the best thing is to send out the manual for every pack.
#Person2#: Yes. Yes, I see. That would be great.
#Person1#: Please accept our apologies for this mix-up. I assure you we will do everything possible to find out why the mistake happened.
#Person2#: Right. Thanks for your swift action.
#Person1#: Not at all. Thank you and goodbye for now. Do call if there is anything else.
#Person2#: All right. Thank you. Goodbye, Ms. Green.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Mr. Summerfield tells Ms. Green he didn't receive the right quantity of manuals. Ms. Green apologizes and promises to send out the manuals by express mail entirely at their cost. | Summarize the 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, Cathy, how did you find yesterday's speech competition?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, it was quite disappointing.
#Person1#: You didn't like the speeches?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. In fact, I enjoyed listening to most of the speeches. But I just couldn't accept the result, you know.
#Person1#: Hmm, you mean the judges?
#Person2#: I mean most of the listeners including me didn't understand why the judges didn't like Samantha. It was such a shock when they announced the winner was Jim. We all thought Samantha's pronunciation was the best.
#Person1#: You're probably right. But don't you think the speech itself is more important? As I see it, Jim's speech was more meaningful. I was deeply moved by the story he told us.
#Person2#: But, in my opinion, we also learned something very important from Samantha's speech.
#Person1#: That's right. Samantha and Jim were indeed very close. I guess it was difficult for the judges.
#Person2#: Well, I wish I could agree with you. But I do think Samantha was the best. | Cathy thinks the speech competition was disappointing because of the judges. #Person1# thinks the speech itself is more important and Jim's speech was more meaningful. Cathy still thinks Samantha's speech was the 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#: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today?
#Person2#: Seven.
#Person1#: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Michael, Happy Birthday to you. Alright. So what should we do first?
#Person2#: How about cake and ice cream?
#Person1#: Okay. Well, uh let ... let's light the candles. Okay, and make a wish! Don't ... don't tell me.
#Person2#: Don't tell you?
#Person1#: Yeah, don't tell me. Okay, and go ahead and blow out the candles. Okay, let's cut the cake, and then we can have cake and ice cream. And what do you want to do after the cake and ice cream?
#Person2#: Play freeze tag.
#Person1#: Now, how do you play tag?
#Person2#: Um ... one person is it, and the person who is it tries to tag everyone [Alright. And then ... ] before I tag someone and then, another person tags me.
#Person1#: Oh, wow. And whose coming over later today for your birthday?
#Person2#: Well, everyone. Uh, my cousins, all my aunts and grandmas, grandpas.
#Person1#: Alright. Well, Happy Birthday, Michael. | #Person1# celebrates Michael's birthday. After singing Happy Birthday, Michael makes a wish and blows out the candles. Michael also wants to play freeze tag after having cake and ice cream. | Summarize the 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 if we'll be able to spare a whole day at the Ocean Park. We've only got four days in Hong Kong, remember.
#Person2#: Oh right, well, in that case, I'd advise you to get there early. It opens at 10 o'clock in the morning on weekdays. Look, I think I've got a plan of the place somewhere. Let me see.., yes, here we are. You can have this.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: OK I'll show you. Let's start with the lower level. See? Here? You arrive by taxi or bus or whatever here, on the right, can you see? That's the bus terminal. And you go in through the main entrance. You could go to Water World first but I think you'd better miss that out as you're short of time, you said. You see the cable cars? Well, those long lines are the wires and the little circles are the cars going up and down to the next level. Well, walk past the cable car terminal, at the bottom of the plan, and bear right past the Waterfall Gardens. Actually, have a look in, there are ducks and other birds in the pool there-it's very pretty. Then you'll see some steps up on the left. Follow that path and you'll come to the Centenary Garden which is a good place to stop and take pictures if you've got your camera. Then carry on until you're almost at the Children's Zoo. Right. I wouldn't bother to visit the zoo if I were you, it takes quite a long time to walk round. But I do recommend the 'Touch and Feed' section opposite, as I said. It's great fun for small children.
#Person1#: Ok, so we'll pay a visit there, and then what?
#Person2#: You could come back a different way past the Chinese rock garden. Oh, that's lovely-do wander around if there's time. Then go down the steps to the Otter Pool-you can have a sit down there for a little while and watch the otters messing around in the water. Then back to the cable car terminal where you can catch a car to the upper level. The journey takes about ten minutes, I suppose, it's quite a long way. Now if you look at the other plan, the one for the upper level, you'll see where you arrive.
#Person1#: Is this the terminal here in the bottom left hand comer?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. The fun fair is in the top left hand corner. Can you see? With 'The Dragon' I was telling you about, and 'The Octopus' and 'The Spider'. Do you think you'll want to go to that?
#Person1#: Um, well, I think the children are a bit too young really, but they might enjoy watching other people.
#Person2#: OK. Well, if you're feeling quite hungry by the time you arrive, which you probably will be, why not have a snack in the Chinese Restaurant next to the terminal? When you've finished your lunch, I would go to the Coral Reef first. It's that little building on the left hand side. 'That's where you can see fish and other underwater creatures in a kind of natural habitat.
#Person1#: Right. That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: It's lovely. After that, walk up to 'The Dragon' and watch people being really scared! Then you could come down to the Ocean Theater, which is just to the left of the center of the plan- and see a performance of dolphins or maybe the killer whale. You'll have to check the times for that. There's one at two o'clock, I think. I'm not sure about the high diving, but you may be able to see that as well. If there's time, you could also carry on to the fight and have a look at Wave Cove. And finally, if you're not too exhausted by then you could return to the lower level by using the famous escalator. You'd be finished by 3:30 or 4 at the latest.
#Person1#: Right, well, thanks for all your advice. Urn, we'll send you a postcard!
#Person2#: I'll look forward to it. | Since #Person1# just has four days in Hong Kong, #Person2# suggests #Person1# get to Ocean Park early. #Person2# also shows different levels of the park. #Person2# recommends the Waterfall Gardens, the Centenary Garden, the Children's Zoo, the 'Touch and Feed' section opposite at the bottom of the plan. #Person1# can come back a different way past the Chinese rock garden and visit the Otter Pool. If #Person1# feels hungry, #Person1# can have a snack in the Chinese Restaurant. Then #Person1# can walk to 'The Dragon', the Ocean Theater, and Wave Cove. #Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s advice and will send a postcard. | Summarize the 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 said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies.
#Person2#: Yes, I've been thinking about visiting you. I hope to get some advice from you.
#Person1#: Which country do you want to go to?
#Person2#: My field is electronic engineering. Which country do you think I should go?
#Person1#: Were I in your position, I'd go to America.
#Person2#: Which university should I apply to?
#Person1#: There are many universities for you to choose from. Some famous universities such as Harvard, Yale, the University of Michigan, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are really wonderful places to study, but they are very competitive and expensive. Some smaller universities or institutes are also very nice but much cheaper.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Thank you very much. | #Person2# wants to pursue #Person2#'s graduate studies abroad and asks #Person1# for suggestions on university selecting. | Summarize the 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 books do you like?
#Person2#: I like reading novels about early America.
#Person1#: Really? Me too.
#Person2#: Which one do you like best?
#Person1#: I prefer the novels by Hemingway, such as The Old Man and the Sea. I like the simple words in his novels.
#Person2#: Yup. Though the words he used are simple, but the spirit he has conveyed is great.
#Person1#: Absolutely! | #Person1# and #Person2# both like novels about early America, especially the novels by Hemingway. | Summarize the 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 Pam. When did you get back from Canada? How was it?
#Person2#: The day before yesterday. I only visited Montreal and Ottawa, but I had a great time.
#Person1#: Which city did you like better?
#Person2#: That's hard to say . . . I think Ottawa is prettier. It has better sightseeing, too. A lot of museums and galleries.
#Person1#: And what's Montreal like? What did you think of it?
#Person2#: Montreal is more exciting. It has better shopping. The stores are cheaper and more interesting.
#Person1#: Which one has better nightlife?
#Person2#: Oh, Montreal of sure. It has more restaurants and clubs. They say Montreal is the most exciting city in Canada.
#Person1#: Well, I've always wanted to see Vancouver. I've heard it has the most beautiful views. | #Person1# asks Pam about his trip to Canada. Pam thinks Ottawa is prettier and Montreal is more exciting and has better nightlife. | Summarize the 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'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.
#Person2#: A magic love potion?
#Person1#: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.
#Person2#: It can't be true.
#Person1#: Take my word for it.
#Person2#: So what am I going to do?
#Person1#: Just come to our house and stay over. You'll sit by his bed and greet him like a beautiful red rose, 'Good morning! '
#Person2#: That sounds like a blue rose! My sitting by his bed?
#Person1#: Don't be so shy, Lucy. | #Person1# explains the function of the magic love potion and asks Lucy to stay over to make the person fall in love with Lucy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.
#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
#Person2#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
#Person1#: Hum, what you say make sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
#Person2#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for the advice. | #Person1# doesn't know whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests going to university and having a part-time job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Anna, I heard you're going to Brazil. The World Cup is already over, why are you going there?
#Person2#: I'm going there for a vacation with my parents. My parents don't like watching football games, but they like Brazil. So we'll go there this summer.
#Person1#: I heard Mark is going there, too. What is he going to do there?
#Person2#: He's going there to take part in a competition.
#Person1#: A competition? What is it?
#Person2#: Have you heard about the Robo Cup?
#Person1#: No. What is it?
#Person2#: The Robo Cup is for people who love creating robots. During the event, some teams of robots will play football in a game.
#Person1#: Really? That sounds amazing. I had no idea that Mark creates robots.
#Person2#: He's crazy about robots. Actually, his team has taken part in the Robo Cup 3 times.
#Person1#: Will you go and watch it?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll go and cheer for Mark's team. | Anna will go to Brazil for a vacation with her parents. #Person1# tells her that Mark is going to Brazil for a robot competition. Anna will go and cheer for Mark's team. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know how many bones there are in the human body?
#Person2#: About 100 bones.
#Person1#: No, there are actually 206 bones.
#Person2#: How much do they weigh?
#Person1#: They count for up to 20% of the body's weight. If you didn't have any bones in your body, you would look like a balloon without any air in it. Do you know what bones are for?
#Person2#: I think bones give us the ability to stand, walk and run.
#Person1#: Great. Actually, they have 2 important functions. One is to provide a structure that enables humans to stand upright instead of moving along the ground. The other is to protect the inside of the body. So, how can you keep your bones healthy?
#Person2#: By eating certain foods that are good for bones.
#Person1#: Exactly .Foods such as milk, cheese and green vegetables are helpful. Also, you need regular exercise such as dancing, walking and weight lifting. Exercise makes your bones strong. A lack of exercise weakens your muscles and bones. | #Person1# says there are 206 bones in the human body and they count for up to 20% of the body's weight. #Person1# talks about bones' functions and the way to keep them healthy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a sweater in a medium size.
#Person1#: Let's see. Here is a nice white one. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think I'd rather have it in blue. Oh no, the pink one. It looks better.
#Person1#: OK. Here's pink in a medium. Would you like to try it on?
#Person2#: OK. Yes, I love it. It fits perfectly. How much is it?
#Person1#: It is $50. It will be $53 with tax.
#Person2#: Perfect. I'll take it. | #Person2# tries on a medium-size pink sweater and will 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#: Is supper ready, mom? I really want to eat now.
#Person2#: No, honey. It's only 5:30. Didn't you have lunch at school today?
#Person1#: The food was terrible so I just ate a little. I really don't like the food at school.
#Person2#: You can pack a lunch everyday if the school food is really that bad.
#Person1#: Great, thanks, mom. When will supper be ready?
#Person2#: In an hour. Your father won't eat at a restaurant with his friends tonight. He'll be back from the office around 6:30 this evening. We'll wait for him and have supper together.
#Person1#: Is there anything left in the fridge?
#Person2#: Yes, there is some bread and milk.
#Person1#: I'll eat a bit of bread now. I don't think I can wait for another hour. My stomach cannot stop making noises.
#Person2#: OK, but don't forget to wash your hands first.
#Person1#: OK, mom. I'm on it. | #Person1# can't wait to have dinner because #Person1# found the lunch at school was terrible and didn't eat much. #Person2# tells #Person1# they will wait for #Person1#'s father. #Person1# will eat some bread first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. I bought the CD here two days ago. It's scratched, and doesn't play properly.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that, sir. I'll get you another one.
#Person1#: The thing is I've replaced once already. I think it's just a faulty batch.
#Person2#: I see. Maybe I can offer you a credit note.
#Person1#: Well. To be honest, that's not much use to me. I'll leave the country tomorrow. I'd really prefer a refund.
#Person2#: OK, sir. I'll see what I can do. | #Person1# bought a scratched CD. #Person1# thinks it is a faulty batch and requires a refund. #Person2# will see what #Person2# can do. | Summarize the 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 everything to your satisfaction?
#Person2#: No, the steak was recommended, but it is not very fresh.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry to hear that. This is quite unusual. I will look into the matter.
#Person2#: This is very annoying.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Do you wish to try something else? That would be on the house, of course.
#Person2#: No, I don't risk it.
#Person1#: How about a delicious dessert then, with our compliment?
#Person2#: I'm not keen on dessert as a habit. They are fattening.
#Person1#: I see, sir. I'm sure everything will be right next time you come. | #Person2# thinks the steak is not fresh and is annoyed. #Person2# refuses to get anything else. #Person1# promises everything will be right 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#: Why did you apply for the position?
#Person2#: I learned from your ad.That you will provide on-the-job training for new employees.This is just what I need, because I'm a recent college graduate. I have the necessary knowledge and skills but I lack experience.
#Person1#: What do you hope to become?
#Person2#: I want to prove my true value in the electronic industry, and hopefully in the near future I would be promoted to a higher position.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for coming.We ' ll let you know as soon as possible. | #Person2#, a recent college graduate, applies for a position at #Person1#'s company. #Person1# promises to tell #Person2# the result as soon as possible. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bob, would you come and help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do, Mom?
#Person1#: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key?
#Person2#: Alright, what's in them? They are so heavy!
#Person1#: Just things we need for the picnic tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, hurry up and open the door please. I told you these things are heavy.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I just can't find the key. You must have it.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it's in my pocket. But how can I get the key while I'm holding all these bags? | Mom asks Bob to help her hold the packages while she looks for the keys. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How was your interview?
#Person2#: Pretty good. The HR manager asked me the usual questions. Then he wondered why I had decided to leave my previous job.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I hadn ' t got a raise for three years. I also told him that one of my best co-workers quitted her job because she had not been promoted for eight years.
#Person1#: Did he want to know the reasons?
#Person2#: Yes. I told him that my boss made some excuses of the recession. But I thought he had a pattern and a record of promoting men only.
#Person1#: That ' s sex discrimination. When will you get the reply?
#Person2#: In a couple of days, I was told.
#Person1#: Wish you good luck!
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# talks about her interview with #Person1#. #Person2# told the HR that she left her previous job because the boss has sex discrimination. She hadn't got a raise for three years. | Summarize the 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, Sven, can you help me? Could you hold the end of the tape measure, please?
#Person2#: Of course, where do you want me to stand?
#Person1#: Just there by the door. I need to measure the length of this workbench. We're going to replace it. OK - 3 m 47 cm. Let's round it up to 3 m 50.
#Person2#: I'm glad you're replacing it. We need more space to work on things. How deep will the new workbench be?
#Person1#: Tell me what size you want and I'll order the wood.
#Person2#: Well, it's about 65 cm at the moment. Could we increase it by about a third?
#Person1#: Sure. So let's see. We need a piece of wood 3. 5 m long by 1 m wide. I'll order it right away and I'll be able to install it next Tuesday. | Sven is helping #Person1# to measure the length of the old workbench. They decide to replace it for a bigger one, which is 3.5m long by 1m wide. | Summarize the 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. Have you got any books on genetic engineering? I've looked for them everywhere, but I can't find any.
#Person2#: I'm not sure if we've got any now. Books of that kind are on this shelf. Well, I'm afraid we've sold out.
#Person1#: What a pity! I should have come earlier.
#Person2#: Come some time next week if you like. I think we'll have got some by them.
#Person1#: Ok, I will. | #Person1# is looking for genetic engineering books, but they're sold out. #Person2# tells #Person1# to come next week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Grandpa, this seat is for you, for you are the eldest person here and also it's your birthday today.
#Person2#: Oh, you are such a good child today. Come here. Sit next to me.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't do that. It's Dad's seat, according to the book about table manners.
#Person2#: Oh, you read? Very good. Then, I think we should do something different today. I'll give you some privilege.
#Person1#: Great. That's my favorite seat which will be the nearest to the birthday cake.
#Person2#: Now I see what you read the book for. But it's fine. I'll give you the lion's share.
#Person1#: Why do they serve up the noodles first? I don't like it. Where is the cake?
#Person2#: This is not common noodles. They're ' long-lived ' noodles. it's an old Chinese tradition to eat. long - lived noodle on birthday.
#Person1#: I see. Then I'll try it. | #Person1# saves the seat for Grandpa according to table manners. Grandpa asks #Person1# to have 'long-lived' noodles first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our unit is participating in a fundraiser this weekend and would like to borrow the van, if possible.
#Person2#: I would need to check on that. Where is the fundraiser?
#Person1#: It will be at the beach by the pier.
#Person2#: What day will you need it for?
#Person1#: We will only be needing it for Sunday.
#Person2#: Maybe that could work. I need to know who will be driving it.
#Person1#: The only two drivers will be Mary and I.
#Person2#: If I give you the keys to the garage, could you bring it back on Sunday evening?
#Person1#: Sure. We also would like to use the chairs from the lunchroom. Would that be OK?
#Person2#: OK, but make sure that everything is back by Sunday night at the latest. | #Person1# is borrowing the van and chairs from #Person2# for a fundraiser on Sunday. #Person1# promises to bring everything back on Sunday evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am fed up with Jack. He is so weak in dealing with other people and always eats dirt.
#Person2#: So he is. But, why not try to help him to become stronger?
#Person1#: How do you know that I didn't try? I just couldn't manage it. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about Jack because Jack is so weak. | Summarize the 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 things still going badly with your house guest?
#Person2#: It's getting worse. Now he's eating me out of house and home. I'Ve tried talking to him but it all goes in one ear and out the other. He makes himself at home, which is fine. But what really gets me is that yesterday he walked into the living room in the raw and I had company over! That was the last straw.
#Person1#: leo, I really think you're beating around the bush with this guy. I know he used to be your best friend in college, but I really think it's time to lay down the law.
#Person2#: You're right. Everything is probably going to come to a head tonight. I'll keep you informed. | Leo's house guest is eating Leo out of his home. Leo cannot bear him anymore. #Person1# suggests Leo lay down the law. Leo 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#: hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, a
#Person1#: it seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: there's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar h
#Person1#: well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you as me what I value most in a friend, I would have to say honesty.
#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.
#Person1#: yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either. | Mary tells #Person1# that she met a funny and witty boy at the bar last night. They decided to meet again tonight. #Person1# and Mary both agree that friends have to stay honesty. | Summarize the 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, Vernassa. why be angry look?
#Person2#: It's the new neighbor. I hate her guts.
#Person1#: I've never seen you so worked up. what did she do to you?
#Person2#: She made another white crack about my clothes.
#Person1#: Are you sure she was trying to put you down?
#Person2#: Of course, I am sure.
#Person1#: You shall go easy on her. she is new here.
#Person2#: Just how am I supposed to do that?
#Person1#: You shall just take it in surprise.
#Person2#: I've tried, but she keeps pushing my buttons.
#Person1#: Try to pull it together, Vernassa. I am sure things will turn note, ok?
#Person2#: I am not. she is no picnic.
#Person1#: Well. if you think I can help, let me know.
#Person2#: Thanks, Serena. | Vernassa is angry about her new neighbor because she criticizes her clothes. Serena tells Vernassa to take it easy. | Summarize the 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, John. Nice car.
#Person2#: Thanks. I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college.
#Person1#: What is this, the new Ford?
#Person2#: No, it's last year's model.
#Person1#: True. How much did you pay?
#Person2#: $ 14, 500. It only has 10, 000 miles on it, so it's like a new car.
#Person1#: Does that mean you're not going to take the train to work anymore?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes, I think it'll be nice to drive to work instead. We'll see. Want to go for a ride?
#Person1#: Yeah, sure.
#Person2#: Come on. | John buys a Ford for $14,500 and will drive to work. John will take #Person1# for a ride. | Summarize the 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, is this the way to the Greta Wall?
#Person2#: oh, it is really far from here. You're going in the wrong direction actually.
#Person1#: I must have taken a wrong turn.
#Person2#: it doesn't matter. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you'll see a hotel on the side of the road. It's a big one. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: and then?
#Person2#: take the next right. Drive about one click further, and you'll see the entrance of the highway to the Great Wall.
#Person1#: thanks a lot.
#Person2#: you're welcome.
#Person1#: by the way, how long does it take?
#Person2#: without traffic, it takes about an hour.
#Person1#: I heard the Great Wall closes early in the afternoon. Do you think I can make it before closing?
#Person2#: yes, I think so. It doesn't close until 5 o'clock. You still have plenty of time.
#Person1#: great! Thank you!
#Person2#: my pleasure, and have a good time! | #Person1# is going to the Great Wall but is in the wrong direction. #Person2# tells #Person1# the right way. #Person1# still has plenty of 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#: Hurry up, Daniel, it's Barbie time.
#Person2#: All right, Sis!
#Person1#: Come on, it's cool outside.
#Person2#: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us.
#Person1#: Hey, Daniel, what's your favorite weather? Snowy or sunny?
#Person2#: Me? Er, I like hot weather, just like today.
#Person1#: What? Are you crazy?
#Person2#: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out.
#Person1#: Ew, Danny, gross!
#Person2#: By the way, what's your favorite weather?
#Person1#: I love snowy, because it is very very romantic.
#Person2#: Look, is that Tom? | Daniel and his sister are having Barbie time, and they talk about their favorite weather. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. I'm from the new york book review. Could I ask you some question about your latest book?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat. . . what would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, I'Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
#Person2#: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in florida several years ago. The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case.
#Person1#: How do you research your books?
#Person2#: I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories. Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! I usually base my characters on people I have met. Most charact
#Person1#: I really like your books. I'Ve just finished this one. I read it from cover to cover in a single day. Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again!
#Person2#: Thank you. Let met sign it for you. . . there you go.
#Person1#: Oh! Thank you very much. I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. What are the stories about?
#Person2#: There's a real mix of stories in the book. I haven't finished all of them yet, though. Many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. If you give me your
#Person1#: Thanks very much. I'm sure it will sell well. I can't wait to read it. Here's my card. Thank you for you time. | #Person1# is from the New York book review and interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s latest book's writing background and research methods. They also talk about #Person2#'s current writings. | Summarize the 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 punch in?
#Person2#: Yes. By the way, you are having a great make-up today. I like the color of your lipstick. So adorable!
#Person1#: Really? It took me really a while to find the color. I am happy you like it.
#Person2#: Well, girls like us are happy to spend our time on those kinds of things. Actually, do we still have a meeting this afternoon?
#Person1#: Sure, when those never ending meetings. | #Person2# praises #Person1#'s lipstick color. They complain about the meeting this afternoon. | Summarize the 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 feel confused by all the diet options out there. I don't know which one actually works.
#Person2#: Most of them are not so practical. It will be very bad for your health if you skip lunches or supers as the recommended. I think making an exercise plan can be more effective.
#Person1#: Maybe you're right. It is very expensive to go to a weight-loss center. I'd better join in a fitness club.
#Person2#: You don't need to lose weight, you are not fat.
#Person1#: I bought an exercise dress yesterday and I found it was hard to dress it up. | #Person1# wants to lose weight. #Person2# and #Person1# talk about how to lose weight effectively. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Rebecca Johnson speaking.
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to someone in your Accounts Department, please.
#Person1#: Just a moment. . . I'm afraid there's nobody there right now. Could I take a message?
#Person2#: Yes, please. My name's Michael Caxton from one of your customers, Rosedale Investments.
#Person1#: Sorry, just a moment. The name is Caxton. . .
#Person2#: No, it's Caxton.
#Person1#: Fine, I've got that. And your company is. . .
#Person2#: Rosedale Investments.
#Person1#: Could you spell that, please?
#Person2#: It's R, O, S, E, D, A, L, E.
#Person1#: Thank you. And the message?
#Person2#: It's about an invoice which is wrong.
#Person1#: Have you got the number there?
#Person2#: Um. . . yes. . . it's 856674 / ros.
#Person1#: 856674.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK, I'll get someone to phone you first thing in the morning.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | Michael Caxton from Rosedale Investments phoned Rebecca about the wrong invoice number. Rebecca will get someone to phone him first thing in the morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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