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#Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if...
#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.
#Person1#: Dad, I'm in Grade 8 now, and I need real supplies for my demanding classes.
#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler, too?
#Person1#: Dad, I need some high tech stuff like a calculator and a laptop computer.
#Person2#: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.
#Person1#: Yeah, and there weren't any cars either. Things are a lot more progressive now.
#Person2#: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in class.
#Person1#: Dad.
#Person2#: Okay. How much are these things going to cost me?
#Person1#: Well, I found a computer at the store for only 299.
#Person2#: Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?
#Person1#: Now, right now. Mom's already waiting in the car for us. She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into buying it for me today. | #Person1# tries to talk her dad into buying a few expensive supplies for school. Her dad at first is unwilling but later gives in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look rather pale, Mr. Williams. Aren't you feeling well?
#Person2#: It's nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.
#Person1#: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?
#Person2#: No, I think it's something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.
#Person1#: Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street? Opened only two weeks ago?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Because Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too.
#Person2#: That's interesting. Maybe the health authorities should look into the matter.
#Person1#: That's what I think. Two people with similar problems in such a short time can't just be coincidence! | Mr. Williams tells #Person1# he ate something at a restaurant and feels sick. #Person1# says Jerry has the same experience. They think the restaurant should be investigated. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: It's very hot and humid.
#Person1#: Quite different from the forecast.
#Person2#: The weather changes often at this time of the year. It's possible to cool down in the late afternoon.
#Person1#: How are the summers here generally?
#Person2#: They are usually hot and rainy.
#Person1#: I have been here for about a month. It's very hot and humid.
#Person2#: It's just June now. The rainy season hasn't arrived yet.
#Person1#: What shall we do today? Good weekends shouldn't be wasted.
#Person2#: What about swimming?
#Person1#: That's a great idea. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's hot and humid today and the weather here in summers are usually hot and rainy. Then #Person2# suggests swimming and #Person1# 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#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.
#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.
#Person1#: I agree she had the right to say something, but I feel she should have done it privately.
#Person2#: You're right. If I were the teacher, I wouldn't have done that.
#Person1#: The bell rings. Let's get in the class. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the teacher should talk to Myra privately even if she saw Myra cheating. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute.
#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look?
#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light!
#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got?
#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a look.
#Person2#: Wow, that's really old.
#Person1#: Yes, I like collecting antiques.
#Person2#: Why don't you get a new one?
#Person1#: I don't know. I like this one, and I don't have any need for all the bells and whistles you get on the new ones.
#Person2#: Really, what makes you say that?
#Person1#: Well, I just need to make and receive calls, and it's quite reliable. I find that the more fancy stuff they put into these things, the more likely they are to break bown or go wrong, you know? I mean, this camera function, for instance-how often do you use it?
#Person2#: Sometimes, but I guess not very often. It's more for fun. Sometimes when I'm on a trip, for example, I can take a picture and send it to my kids. Or I can send a picture of a sample back to my office and get it costed up immediately.
#Person1#: Well, that's nice I guess. So how many kids do you have?
#Person2#: Three. Two boys and a girl. | #Person2# shows #Person1# a light mobile and #Person1# shows #Person2# an old Ericsson. #Person1# doesn't want a new one because #Person1# only needs to make and receives calls, and #Person1# thinks other functions are unreliable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there.
#Person1#: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I expect to see your name nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work! | Denise congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s getting the award. | Summarize the 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 were you born may I ask?
#Person2#: On 20th May 1963.
#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?
#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month.
#Person1#: By the way , could you tell me when the film will begin?
#Person2#: It will begin at five thirty.
#Person1#: I am friaid I can't be there on time.
#Person2#: You can see it tomorrow.
#Person1#: I don't want to miss it today.
#Person2#: See you.
#Person1#: See you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s birthday and the beginning time of the movie. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very careful and keep you computer clean.
#Person1#: How often do you run your anti-virus program?
#Person2#: I usually run it every few days. It finds a virus about half the time.
#Person1#: Which anti-virus program would you recommend?
#Person2#: How you tried this one? It's very good and you can download it for free on the internet. You can also download updates for free.
#Person1#: That sounds very good. Which website should I visit to download it?
#Person2#: Just a minute... go to this one. I'll send you an email with the line in it. It only takes a few minutes to download. Then you have to go through the set up procedures. But they are not complicated.
#Person1#: What do you use your computer for?
#Person2#: I use it for several things-surfing the net, word processing and creating presentations. I don't play many games on my computer, but I do a lot of work with photographs. Using c computer program, you can edit and resize photographs. You can also make them brighter or darker and cut pieces from different photographs to create new ones.
#Person1#: Computers are great, aren't they? I should download some program and learn how to use them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# uses an anti-virus program to protect the computer and runs it every few days. #Person2# recommends an anti-virus program, and tells #Person1# what #Person2# uses the computer for. | Summarize the 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 Michelle, jump in quick. It's pouring out there!
#Person2#: Oh, hi Melissa. Are you going to the conference too? I was planning to pick up Mr. Campbell.
#Person1#: Yes, he told me. We need to pick him up at his hotel and then go to the conference.
#Person2#: Oh I see, okay. So I heard you got married. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Ah thank you! I'm very excited. We were going to get married next year, but then we decided to get married on holiday instead. It was wonderful.
#Person2#: That sounds so romantic! Jack and I were hoping to get married in Europe next year, but we had to postpone our plans. We just don't have the money!
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I think Shanghai is getting more and more expensive, don't you?
#Person2#: I sure do. In my opinion, it's actually becoming more expensive than back home.
#Person1#: Definitely. Oh, there's Mr. Campbell. Driver, can you stop here please? | Melissa picks Michelle up and she is also going to pick up Mr. Campbell. Michelle congratulates Melissa on her marriage and they both agree weddings cost a lot. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what do you think of studying abroad?
#Person2#: I think it's a great idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?
#Person1#: yes, I hope so. I am studying for my IELTS right now.
#Person2#: which country do you want to go to?
#Person1#: I'd like to study in the UK, but it's really expensive.
#Person2#: have you applied to any schools there?
#Person1#: yes, I received a conditional offer from Oxford University a few days ago.
#Person2#: congratulations! That's excellent news? What do you have to do to get an unconditional offer?
#Person1#: I have to get an IELTS score of 7. 5 overall. Do you think I can do that?
#Person2#: if you study hard, I don't see why you wouldn't. Have you received any other offers?
#Person1#: I was also accpeted into Yale University, and Sydney University.
#Person2#: if you're worried about money, the cost of living is lowest in America. However, if you go to Oxford University, you'll probably be able to get any job you want in the future.
#Person1#: I just can't decide where to go. It's not an easy decision to make.
#Person2#: if I were you, I'd apply for some scholarships and grants before you decide. Whatevert you do, I know you'll succeed. | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s opinion about studying abroad. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has already received some offers but cannot decide where to go. #Person2# gives some suggestions. | Summarize the 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, Chandler! How are you?
#Person2#: Fine. And you?
#Person1#: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.
#Person2#: That's good. Not evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encourage the lifelong learning.
#Person1#: Good? ! For them but not to me.
#Person2#: So, what's the problem?
#Person1#: We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend. You know, after work all you want to do is to throw yourself onto your bed. And during the weekend, you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power and to expand our intellectual capacity. Constant learning drives us to sharp our power of reasoning, analysis and judgement.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you on the point. But why couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest. Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss. | #Person1# complains to Chandler that #Person1#'s company holds too many training sessions occupying much of their spare time. Chandler thinks training is necessary but agrees that weekends shouldn't be occupied. | Summarize the 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, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast?
#Person2#: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.
#Person1#: What did you think of Los Angeles?
#Person2#: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car.
#Person1#: And was the weather good?
#Person2#: Oh yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angelus and cool, but comfortable in San Francisco.
#Person1#: Cool in San Francisco? Not surprising?
#Person2#: Yeah, it surprised me a bit too. We didn't take any sweaters or anything. And they say it's always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It's probably the most beautiful city in the US. All those hills, the bay and those charming old Victorian houses.
#Person1#: So you like it better than Los Angeles?
#Person2#: Oh yes, there is much more to see and do, and because it's smaller than Los Angelus, it's a bit easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars and of course, the cable cars, too. | Jane shares her enjoyable trip to the west coast with #Person1#. Jane likes San Francisco better due to the weather and there is much more to see and 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#: So, Marcia, what did you think?
#Person2#: Well, between Sarah Tims and Daniel Watson, I think the choice is pretty obvious.
#Person1#: So do I. Daniel looked so good on paper. His resume was a little too perfect.
#Person2#: He seemed great when I first spoke to him.
#Person1#: Yes, but first impression often lies. I guess some people like that sort of style, but it wouldn't fit in with us. He was much too confident.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree more whereas Sarah Tims.
#Person1#: She was very convincing and confident, but also modest. And I thought her presentation was excellent.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. But I am a little worried about how much experience she has.
#Person1#: Yes, that's true. But she seems ready to take on any challenges we give her.
#Person2#: So, who do we give the job to?
#Person1#: Sarah.
#Person2#: I agree entirely. | #Person1# and Marcia talk about the two candidates' performance. They both think the job should be given to Sarah instead of Daniel. | Summarize the 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 the people in the store buying our products?
#Person2#: Well, we have good products. Customers think that the products are excellent.
#Person1#: But you don't order the products on time.
#Person2#: The problem isn't there. It's the central computer in New York.
#Person1#: We must improve this system.
#Person2#: OK. Another problem is the salespeople. Customers aren't happy with the service.
#Person1#: But it's difficult to find staff who know about sporting goods, we must increase pay and find better people.
#Person2#: I don't agree. I think we must train the staff that we have. | #Person2# tells #Person1# customers think the products are excellent, but the problems lie in the system and the salespeople. | Summarize the 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. Jan Erik Fredman, you are a frequent traveler, and we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you are so fond of eating out?
#Person2#: When I got my first job back in nineteen eighty two and started traveling, I had no other choice but to eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I try to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find good restaurants as well as nice dishes.
#Person1#: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?
#Person2#: I have lived in many cities. And when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go to eat when they went to cities I knew. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for the Swedish Clubs Magazine. And someone suggested I gather the information about the restaurants together. Since I had all the facts about the restaurants, I had been too. I started to do that.
#Person1#: How do you find restaurants?
#Person2#: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to people at a street market or take a walk and look for a place myself. I never ask a hotel clerk or a taxi driver. I don't go to empty restaurants or places with menus difficult to understand. | #Person1# interviews Mr. Fredman. Mr. Fredman explains why he likes eating out, how he manages to make a long list of favorite restaurants, and how he finds restaurants in detail. | Summarize the 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 tell me your education background?
#Person2#: Sure, where shall I begin?
#Person1#: Which University did you go to?
#Person2#: I went to the University of Ohio.
#Person1#: What degree did you get?
#Person2#: I got a bachelors degree.
#Person1#: What was your major?
#Person2#: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.
#Person1#: What was your GPA?
#Person2#: I graduated with honors I had a 3.9.
#Person1#: Do you plan to pursue further education?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to obtain a masters degree in international relations.
#Person1#: When do you think you will do that?
#Person2#: After I have 3:00 to 4:00 years of work experience.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s education background including #Person2#'s university, degree, major, GPA, and further education plan. | Summarize the 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, China Southern Airlines. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, could I make a reservation to New York on July 21st, next Friday?
#Person1#: Sorry, there is no flight available on July 21st.
#Person2#: That's too bad. What's the earliest flight available?
#Person1#: I can give you a reservation on flight No CZ 387 on July 22nd.
#Person2#: What about the fight schedule?
#Person1#: It departs at 12:10 and arrives at 15:10 next day.
#Person2#: Is it a non-stop flight?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I'd like to take this flight.
#Person1#: Would you prefer first class or economy class?
#Person2#: Economy class.
#Person1#: And your name, please?
#Person2#: Edward Smith.
#Person1#: Mr. Smith, you can get things fixed through our agencies in Guangzhou. Do remember to bring your passport with you.
#Person2#: Yes, many thanks. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Edward Smith wants to book a flight to New York on July 21st but it isn't available, so he takes another flight on July 22nd. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is my prime responsibility in daily work?
#Person2#: Your main job is serving the clients and giving them what they want.
#Person1#: What other things do I need to know?
#Person2#: You'd spend 30 % of your time on the computer. You may be bored with a job like that.
#Person1#: No problem. I am used to it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s main job is serving the clients and spending much time on the computer. #Person1#'s used to 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#: Hi, Bob, everything okay?
#Person2#: More or less. There's just one thing bothering me.
#Person1#: Oh? What's that?
#Person2#: Well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kinda made me uneasy.
#Person1#: What gift?
#Person2#: It's an Egyptian carpet. The student came to my office the other day and brought the carpet to show his gratitude. Seeing what gift was, I was really uncomfortable. I mean it's too expensive a gift for a student to give a professor. I don't think I've done anything to deserve that gift, so I refused it.
#Person1#: You refused the gift? That's terrible.
#Person2#: I know, but I really can't accept such an expensive gift. I explained to him why, but he seemed really upset about it. I think he might have taken it the wrong way.
#Person1#: Perhaps. He probably thinks you considered the gift a bribe for a higher grade.
#Person2#: That's what I am worried about. I do understand the respect attached with the gift and I am honored. But I really don't think it's proper for a student to spend a fortune on a gift for a professor. I think we need to have a talk to make sure we are on the same page. | Bob tells #Person1# a student tried to give him an Egyptian carpet. He thought it was too expensive and refused it, but he's worried that the student might have taken it the wrong way. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's go practice your driving.
#Person2#: If that's what you want to do, then we can.
#Person1#: Did you buckle your seatbelt?
#Person2#: I'm buckled up. What's next?
#Person1#: You need to start the car now.
#Person2#: What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: Go left.
#Person2#: How far should I go?
#Person1#: I'll let you know when I want you to stop.
#Person2#: Tell me before you want me to stop.
#Person1#: All right, try parking here.
#Person2#: Thanks. Let's go driving again tomorrow. | #Person1# advises #Person2# to practice driving and gives instructions during the practice. | Summarize the 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 the new laptop you brought last week? It looks very nice.
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Thanks. I ' m just surfing on the internet.
#Person1#: Here? In this cafe? How can you do that?
#Person2#: This cafe offers a wireless internet connection. That means I can get on the net for free while I ' m here. Of course, I have to buy a cup of coffee!
#Person1#: That ' s great. Can you do it anywhere?
#Person2#: No. you can only do it when the cafe offers a wireless connection. There are only about 10 or 12 places that offer it in this city.
#Person1#: So, what programs do you have on your laptop?
#Person2#: I ' Ve got all the usual ones for word processing and then I have a few for creating and editing photographs.
#Person1#: I know you are keen on photography. It ' s very useful for you to be able to download photos from your digital camera. Then you attach the picture files to emails and send them to anyone, anywhere, at a
#Person2#: It ' s wonderful, isn ' t it? Would you like to see some photos that I took recently? | #Person2#'s surfing on the internet with #Person2#'s new laptop through a wireless internet connection offered by the cafe. #Person2# tells #Person1# what programs #Person2# has and invites #Person1# to see some photos #Person2# took 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#: Good morning, sir. Can I see your boarding pass, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. This is your passport.
#Person2#: Really? Ugh. . . Is there any difference?
#Person1#: Yes. As a matter of fact, you can't board the plane without boarding pass.
#Person2#: Gee. I must have left it in my hotel room.
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir. I can't let you pass.
#Person2#: But when does the plane take off?
#Person1#: Ugh, in about thirty minutes, sir.
#Person2#: Oh, my God! What do I do now? Bone head, bone head, bone head ( He smashes his head with his hand. ).
#Person1#: Calm down, sir. You are creating a commotion.
#Person2#: ( The speaker in the airport says, 'Mr. Benjamin, we now have a boarding pass by the name of Benjamin at Lost and Found. ') Is that me?
#Person1#: Could be.
#Person2#: Oh, thank God. Thank you, I'll be right back.
#Person1#: ( Benjamin starts to run and then he seems to remember something and returns. ) Ugh, excuse me, where is the Lost and Found?
#Person2#: It's down in the lobby. Turn left at exit B.
#Person1#: Thank you, thank you, thanks again. | #Person1# can't let Benjamin board the plane without his boarding pass. Benjamin thinks he left it in the hotel room and blames himself, then the speaker in the airport announces that there is a boarding pass by the name of Benjamin at Lost and Found. Benjamin will go to have a look. | Summarize the 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! There's the information desk. How do we get to the 70th Street, please?
#Person2#: The Northern Line is what you want.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: It's two yuan.
#Person1#: Which way do we go for the Northern Line?
#Person2#: Just go through the No. 8 ticket-barrier over there. A train will be in directly.
#Person1#: I appreciate it. Thank you.
#Person2#: That's all right. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the 70th Street. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Vince. We're both busy, so I'm not going to beat around the bush. I need a raise.
#Person2#: I can't do that, Zina. You know I can't.
#Person1#: Bull. I're done my research. I know you still control more than 65 percent of invoking options.
#Person2#: Who told you that?
#Person1#: That doesn't matter. I want at least 4 percent. | Zina needs a raise. Vince can't do that, but Zina insists. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How is your business on the Internet, Steven?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas.
#Person2#: I changed my strategy around too. I am investing in good companies now.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you. I am going to find a good company and invest in it soon.
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But please be careful when you invest this time.
#Person1#: Yes, I will. I should learn more from you. After all I am green hand on it.
#Person2#: If you have any question, you can ask me.
#Person1#: OK. My wife sent me a message and asked me to go home just now. I am leaving.
#Person2#: All right. Let's chat next time. Bye-bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Steven lost much money on Internet business so he's now investing in good companies. #Person1# wants to invest too but #Person1# is green hand on investment. Steven's willing to help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow! What happened to you? You look sad.
#Person2#: I just lost my job. My boss just told me.
#Person1#: That's unbelievable. Why did this happen?
#Person2#: I don't understand of myself. It seems they have to save money.
#Person1#: I cant't believe it. You've worked here for years. | #Person1#'s astonished that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s 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#: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
#Person2#: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
#Person1#: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.
#Person2#: thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?
#Person1#: no problem.
#Person2#: now let's have one together.
#Person1#: do you know how to set the timer?
#Person2#: let me see. . . set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here.
#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.
#Person2#: cheese. . .
#Person1#: did it come out?
#Person2#: yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.
#Person1#: never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | #Person1# takes several pictures for #Person2# in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try 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#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to.
#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally.
#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago!
#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets!
#Person2#: I'll drink to that! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how their life would be if they had done things differently. They are content with their current life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So how long do you plan to live here?
#Person2#: We'd like to sign a year-long contract, if that's OK.
#Person1#: Fine by me. Do you know how to read this kind of contract?
#Person2#: Yes. We've signed them before. We even brought our chops.
#Person1#: Great. When in Rome, you guys know what to do.
#Person2#: We'll sign our signatures, too. And give you our passport numbers along with our ARC numbers.
#Person1#: That about does it. See you in a week. | #Person2# will sign a one-year contract and tells #Person1# they know how to read the contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jodi, I must get a hold of Jim today, but I forgot his address and phone number.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I have his pager number right here.
#Person1#: Really? You'Ve helped me a lot. Thank you.
#Person2#: Forget it. It's nothing. | Jodi tells #Person1# Jim's pager number. #Person1#'s grateful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why are you handing me a plastic cup?
#Person2#: Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample.
#Person1#: How am I supposed to do that?
#Person2#: We need you to urinate like you normally would, and then stop and finish into the cup.
#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done?
#Person2#: Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom. Just close the cubby door and walk away.
#Person1#: What kind of test is this?
#Person2#: He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine, which could signal an infection.
#Person1#: How long will it take to get the results?
#Person2#: We will send your doctor the results, and he will contact you. | #Person2# needs to test #Person1#'s urine to know if there's bacteria and tells #Person1# how to do collect a urine sample. | Summarize the 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, what do you want for this bag?
#Person2#: Let me see. That one goes for $ 17.
#Person1#: Would you take $ 12?
#Person2#: No, I can't give it to you, let you have it for 12. How about 14?
#Person1#: 13. 50?
#Person2#: Sorry, $ 14 is the lowest I can go. | #Person1# bargains with #Person2# for a bag. | Summarize the 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's right. Once the contract with Stars. com is final, we'll deal with Zina.
#Person2#: I can't wait to see the expression on her face when we dump her.
#Person1#: Don't jump the gun. She's in the driver's seat right now. You have to be patient.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'm patient, but vengeance will be mine.
#Person1#: Settle down, Elvin. If you're not careful, you'll give our plan away. Zina's smart, you know. | Elvin and #Person2# plan to deal with Zina to revenge on her. #Person2# asks Elvin to be patient. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look upset, is there anything wrong?
#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth, there is.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: Well, I've lost my wallet and my ID card.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad! I am sorry to hear that!
#Person2#: Forget it, there is no use crying over the spilled milk. | #Person2# lost #Person2#'s wallet and ID card. #Person1# feels sorry. | Summarize the 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, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I have a reservation for a single room with a bath here.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: John Bradley.
#Person1#: Just a moment, sir, while I look through our list. Yes, we do have a reservation for you, Mr. Bradley. Would you please fill out this form while I prepare your key card for you?
#Person2#: Yes, can I borrow your pen for a minute please?
#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person2#: What should I fill in under the room number?
#Person1#: You can just skip that. I will put in the room number for you later on.
#Person2#: Here you are. I think I have filled out everything correctly.
#Person1#: Let me see, name, address, nationality, forwarding address, passport number, place of issue, signature and date of departure. Oh, here sir. You forgot to put that date of your departure. Here let me fill it in for you. Are you leaving in. . . ?
#Person2#: Oct 24th.
#Person1#: Now everything is in order. Mr. Bradley, your room number is 6020. It is on the sixth floor and the daily rate is 90 dollars per night. Here is your key card with all the information on your booking, the hotel services and the hotel rules and regulations on it. Please make sure that you have it with you all the time. You need to show it when you sign in for your meals and drinks in the restaurants and the bars. You also need to show it when you collect your key from the information desk.
#Person2#: Ok, I will take good care of it.
#Person1#: And now if you are ready Mr. Bradley, I will call the bellboy and he will take you to your room.
#Person2#: Yes, I am ready. Thank you.
#Person1#: I hope you enjoy your stay with us.
#Person2#: I will try. | John Bradley has a reservation at #Person1#'s hotel. #Person1# asks him to fill out the form and prepares his key card, which John needs to have with him all the time. #Person1# will call the bellboy to take John to his room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's wrong, Jerry? You look so upset.
#Person2#: To be honest, I was just dumped.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday cheer you up.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling.
#Person1#: Come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend?
#Person2#: I was planning on doing a lot of wallowing.
#Person1#: Well, my friends and I are planning on going to Shangri-La on Saturday. Do you want to come with us?
#Person2#: Where is that?
#Person1#: Not very far from here. We'll fly. It's about one and a half hours.
#Person2#: What's there to see?
#Person1#: There is a large canyon, vast grasslands, ancient forests and mountain lakes.
#Person2#: Oh, sounds nice.
#Person1#: Yes, the scenery there is breathtaking. I have some pictures at home. You can come over and take a look if you like
#Person2#: Ok. Then I can make up my mind. | Jerry looks upset because he was dumped. #Person1# suggests going to Shangri-La with #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends. Jerry's interested and will decide after looking at the pictures. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: No, it hasn't. It's very dirty.
#Person2#: Someone ought to clean it today.
#Person1#: Mark should clean it. It's his turn.
#Person2#: No, he cleaned it last time. It's your turn.
#Person1#: No, it isn't. You always clean it after Mark.
#Person2#: Oh dear, is it really my turn? In that case, I'll clean tomorrow.
#Person1#: Clean it now. Only lazy people say they'll work tomorrow.
#Person2#: Then I'll clean it the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: You are lazy. You ought to be ashamed? You should enjoy working. | #Person1# points out that it's #Person2#'s turn to clean, but #Person2# doesn't want to do it today. | Summarize the 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 a great weekend that was!
#Person2#: My feeling's exactly.
#Person1#: I really enjoy the beach in the summer.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more.
#Person1#: We should come here more often.
#Person2#: You are absolutely right.
#Person1#: I'd like to come back next weekend. | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beach and they're both hilarious. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about the apartment so far?
#Person2#: It is beautiful.
#Person1#: You don't have any problems with how it looks?
#Person2#: Actually, there is a problem.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: There are some stains that were left in the carpet.
#Person1#: Those stains will be cleaned out of the carpet before you move in.
#Person2#: Oh, is that right?
#Person1#: Yes. Now what other problems do you have?
#Person2#: That was the only problem that I saw.
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad that everything else is to your liking.
#Person2#: I honestly love it. | #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment except for some stains on the carpet. #Person1# assures #Person2# they'll be cleaned before #Person2# moves in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, I think I need to go see the doctor.
#Person2#: Ah! You're bleeding all over! What happened?
#Person1#: I was working in the garage and cut myself with my saw.
#Person2#: Here, use this rag to apply pressure to the cut. Does it hurt?
#Person1#: No, not really, there's just a lot of blood.
#Person2#: You may just need stitches. I think they can handle this at the clinic instead of the ER. Let me make a quick phone call.
#Person1#: I'm going to go sit in the car while I still have the stomach to walk.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry! I forgot you get queasy with the sight of blood. I'll be right there. | #Person1# is bleeding because #Person1# was cut by a saw. #Person2# will take #Person1# to the clinic. | Summarize the 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 there a Post Office around here?
#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the corner of 23th street.
#Person1#: How do I get there from here?
#Person2#: Just walk north for 3 blocks. It's next to the Mexico restaurant.
#Person1#: How far is that?
#Person2#: Oh, very close. Maybe 5 minutes walk. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the Post Office. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to make some money so that I can take a trip to the north in February. Do you know any ways of making money?
#Person2#: How about delivering papers?
#Person1#: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike.
#Person2#: How about walking dogs?
#Person1#: What? Walking dogs?
#Person2#: Yeah, you know, there are lots of people around here with little dogs. The dogs have to be walked every day. That's good for their health.
#Person1#: I don't know. How much can I make?
#Person2#: More than carrying papers.
#Person1#: Well, I do like animals. How do you go about finding dogs to walk?
#Person2#: Put an advertisement in the Sunday newspaper.
#Person1#: And how much is an ad?
#Person2#: An ad is under ten dollars, I'm sure. You can try for two dollars for half an hour--that would be ten dollars for five times a week. You can walk three or four dogs every day after school, you can get rich. | #Person1# wants to make money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk dogs and tells #Person1# to put an advertisement in the newspaper to find dogs to walk. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look, Jenny. I don't understand what's going on. You said your sister was arriving at 7:30. It's 8:30 now.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mike. I don't understand either. Here's Helena's telegram. Have a look at it.
#Person1#: Arriving Heathrow Tuesday 19:30. Can't wait to see you. Can't wait to see you. Hmmm. I can't wait to see her. Jenny, where's she coming from? What airline is she traveling on? What's the flight number?
#Person2#: I don't know, do I? This telegram is the only information I have.
#Person1#: Never mind, Jenny. Let's have a coffee. We can sit down and think about the best thing to do. | Jenny and Mike are waiting for Jenny's sister Helena at the airport but she doesn't show up. They read her telegram again and decide to think about solutions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The bus was supposed to arrive at 9:00 and it's already 15 minutes late. If it doesn't come soon, I'll be late for my date.
#Person2#: Yes, I have a meeting at 10:00 and I can't afford to miss it. | The bus hasn't arrived. #Person1# and #Person2# will be late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
#Person2#: I can't. I have to review my lessons.
#Person1#: Are you having a test tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. We're having our mid-term exam.
#Person1#: I wish you good luck.
#Person2#: Thanks. But I'm a little nervous.
#Person1#: Nervous? You used to study very well.
#Person2#: But I haven't studied for a long time. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies but #Person2# needs to study for the test. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Paulanar Restaurant. Head waiter. Good morning.
#Person2#: I'd like to book a table for two.
#Person1#: And is that for today, Madam?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: At what time, Madam?
#Person2#: Oh, about three o'clock, I suppose.
#Person1#: I'm afraid we only serve lunch till 3 p.m., Madam.
#Person2#: Oh, well, two o'clock then, and it must be by a window.
#Person1#: Very good, and your name, please?
#Person2#: White. Linda White.
#Person1#: Very good, Mrs. White. A table for two at 2 p.m. today. | Linda White books a table for two at Paulanar Restaurant at 2 p.m. today with #Person1#'s help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in.
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.
#Person1#: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room.
#Person2#: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains?
#Person1#: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now.
#Person2#: Oh. And what about the kitchen?
#Person1#: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ...
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut.
#Person2#: Hmm. Great.
#Person1#: Ah. It isn't that bad.
#Person2#: Well how about the bathroom?
#Person1#: Well ...
#Person2#: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks.
#Person1#: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing.
#Person2#: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane?
#Person1#: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.]
#Person2#: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions.
#Person1#: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those.
#Person2#: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough. | Randall stopped by to see if #Person1# is still looking for a roommate. #Person1# shows Randall the place but the house has many problems, so Randall won't rent the room even though #Person1# offers a low 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#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about two weeks now.
#Person1#: Two weeks. Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: Sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?
#Person2#: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about work?
#Person2#: Well, I've been working a lot lately... more than 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.
#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business.
#Person1#: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this. | #Person2# can't sleep well for about two weeks and sometimes has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because of overworking and suggests some rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Senator Kirk, if you are elected again, what do you plan to do?
#Person2#: Well, first, I plan to create more jobs. My office will work hard to make our state a good place for businesses. Businesses will hire more people, and more people will be able to work and feed their families here.
#Person1#: What do you think about the environment?
#Person2#: I am a strong supporter of protecting the environment. I think that we need to build more trains. We need more people to ride their bikes. We need to protect the air. Everybody needs clean air, and when I am elected Senator, I will make sure we protect the earth.
#Person1#: In 2009, you voted to let factories put their garbage into the river. Is that correct?
#Person2#: No! That's not correct. I never voted to let factories put their garbage in the river. You have your facts wrong. I am a strong supporter of business, but I am an even stronger supporter of the environment. | Senator Kirk tells #Person1# he will create more jobs and help protect the earth if elected again, and he denies he had voted to let factories put their garbage into the river. | Summarize the 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, Jessica, there is a new fun test in the paper. I love to fill these things out.
#Person2#: What's this one about?
#Person1#: It's about health.
#Person2#: OK. Read it to me. I'll keep score.
#Person1#: OK. No. 1: Do you smoke more than ten cigarettes a day?
#Person2#: That's easy. I gave up smoking three years ago.
#Person1#: Right. You know, I should too.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've heard that before.
#Person1#: No, No, really. I'm going to. But for now I'd have to say, yes. OK. No. 2: Do you have a check-up at your doctor's office at least once a year?
#Person2#: Yeah, the company makes us go to the doctor every year. How about you?
#Person1#: Well, I went to the doctor...let's see...about three years ago.
#Person2#: You should go more often.
#Person1#: Well, let's move on to No. 7: Do you work more than ten hours a day?
#Person2#: No, but you've been working a lot lately.
#Person1#: I'm really tired. I should work a lot less. But we've been busy though.
#Person2#: You really should slow down.
#Person1#: It's not that easy. Last question: Do you worry a lot in your life?
#Person2#: Worry a lot? Yeah. I guess I'd have to say yes. I should rest more.
#Person1#: I definitely should rest more. You know what? It's surprising I'm not dead already. | #Person1# reads a test about health to Jessica. Jessica gave up smoking, goes to the doctor every year, and doesn't work overtime, but #Person1# smokes, seldom goes to the doctor, and is quite busy. They both worry a lot in life and they should rest more. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There will be a party at my new house this Saturday. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: That sounds good, but I have French class in the morning and dance class in the afternoon.
#Person1#: That's OK. The party is to start in the evening, and you can come after the dance class.
#Person2#: Great! Should I bring something?
#Person1#: Yes, it's a potluck party, so you should prepare something to eat.
#Person2#: No problem. A roast turkey, salad, or pudding... I was wondering which to prepare.
#Person1#: Anything will be fine.
#Person2#: I think I'm good at pudding. I'll make banana-flavored pudding for you.
#Person1#: Nice. See you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# will make a pudding and bring it to the party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Did you have something special in mind?
#Person1#: No, not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.
#Person2#: Doing something for a change, you mean?
#Person1#: Yes, something different. I need a change.
#Person2#: I usually go shopping and have my hair done during the weekend and you usually watch the football games on TV.
#Person1#: Yes, you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We seldom do anything together. It's quite unlike when we were first married.
#Person2#: Now I've got an idea. Autumn is the best season in Beijing. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? You'll invite your friends and I'll invite mine. We'll go together.
#Person1#: Good idea! I'd see about the car and you'll prepare the food. But are you sure you really want all our friends to come along? | #Person1# and #Person2# want to do something for a change this weekend. #Person2# suggests going for a picnic with their friends. #Person1# 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#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.
#Person1#: Why are you interested in this occupation?
#Person2#: It's always been my dream to be a stewardess. And I like travelling to different places.
#Person1#: What do you think is the chief charcteristic for a stewardess?
#Person2#: Well, a stewardess should be friendly, courteous, patient and treat passengers kindly and politely.
#Person1#: Do you get angry easily?
#Person2#: No, I know how to control my temper.
#Person1#: If a passenger had a accident, what would you do?
#Person2#: I would give him or her basic first aid and ask my partner to call for assistance at the same time.
#Person1#: If you are hired, when can you start work?
#Person2#: I can begin to work right away because I am out of work now.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position and how your commission structure works. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# about herself and her past experience. #Person2# shows her professionalism as a stewardess and then talks about salary expectation with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is life?
#Person2#: Don't ask such a question. You know it has no certain answer. Everyone knows it is in his heart.
#Person1#: Then do you think that life is arranged by something above us.
#Person2#: Maybe, the whirligig of time, who knows?
#Person1#: Right. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What time is our connecting flight?
#Person2#: Let me check. Oh, oh!It's at 3:25.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cutting it close! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection! What gate is it at?
#Person2#: It's at... gate 14.
#Person1#: Oh, great! That's at the other end of the terminal!
#Person2#: OK, so here's the plan; When we land, run to gate 14!
#Person1#: I'm be right behind ya! | #Person1# and #Person2# are rushing to catch their connecting flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase.
#Person1#: I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much.
#Person1#: I am glad you like it. | #Person1# gives Ms. Lin a porcelain vase for her birthday and Ms. Lin likes 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#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.
#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it?
#Person1#: It's May 1st.
#Person2#: What day is that?
#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could you make the time?
#Person2#: Yes, sure. What time will the wedding begin?
#Person1#: At nine sharp.
#Person2#: Very good! I'm looking forward to it. Please give my best regards to John. And I wish you best luck!
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# invites Linda to #Person1#'s wedding. Linda accepts the invitation and congratulates 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#: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.
#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.
#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.
#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, how are things going with you?
#Person1#: oh, where to start? There have been ups and downs. I'm still trying to find my place in this world. It's only recently that I've been ablt to start settling down. How about you? You still with Jenn
#Person2#: yeah, Jenny and I got married right after graduation. It was tough the first years trying to make ends meet. I was supporting us both while she continued her studies. But now things are getting better
#Person1#: oh, that sounds wonderful. I have always known you two would make it. I hope I can keep in better contact with you guys. I don't want us to drift apart again.
#Person2#: definitely! Actually, we just moved into a new place. There's a house-warming party this Saturday, if you are free? I know Jenny would love to see you again and it should be a good party.
#Person1#: sounds great! I'll be there. | #Person1# and Bob haven't met each other since their graduation ten years ago. They each talk about their current life. Bob then invites #Person1# to their house-warming party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It will do you good to go out for entertainment at weekends. What kind of movie do you like best?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, I like interesting and significant ones. I don't care whether they're blockbusters or not.
#Person1#: Shall we go downtown for a movie this Friday evening?
#Person2#: Very good, What's on?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. Let me give a call to find out. | #Person2# likes interesting and significant movies. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie this Friday 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#: David, where did you get so many old books?
#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap so I bought some.
#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?
#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I want to continue to improve my Chinese so they'll be very helpful.
#Person1#: When will you come to China again?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe several years later or maybe next year. That all depends.
#Person1#: Depends on what?
#Person2#: It depends on whether my mom will recover or not. If she is still ill, I cannot leave her to work in China. | David will take the old books he bought to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes back to China depends on his mother's health. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is beautiful. Are we setting up camp here or are we going to follow the trail down to the river?
#Person2#: Let's rest here for a bit. I told the others to meet us here, so we could take advantage of the view. But we should go down to the river to put up the tents.
#Person1#: How did you find out about this place? It seems pretty far away from towns.
#Person2#: My dad used to live near here. When I was young, my uncle took my brother and me to his cabin and we used to fish there.
#Person1#: Why don't we just sleep there then?
#Person2#: It's abandoned, so there's nothing there. By the way, did you bring the water up from the car?
#Person1#: No, I thought you brought it. Now, we have to go back down to the car.
#Person2#: Calm down. The river flowing all around us is a clean water source.
#Person1#: What was that noise? Oh, Scott!
#Person2#: It's probably the other guys on the trail, unless it's a monster.
#Person1#: Stop joking around. | Scott tells #Person1# how he found out about the beautiful place. They didn't bring the water but Scott says the river around them is a clean water source. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tony, two universities have offered to accept you as their student, which would you like to go to?
#Person2#: Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: California University is near your hometown, while Washington University is 700 miles away.
#Person2#: I don't mind the distance. What about the fees?
#Person1#: Washington University charges about $12,000 a year, while California University charges about $9,000.
#Person2#: I hear there are more foreign students in Washington than in California.
#Person1#: That's because it is in the capital of the US, and more courses are offered there, too.
#Person2#: Well, I still can't decide which University to choose.
#Person1#: Then you should go and visit both of them. This is the only way to help make your mind up.
#Person2#: OK. I'll go and see for myself. | #Person1# tells Tony about California University and Washington University that have offered Tony to be their students, but Tony still can't decide. #Person1# then suggests visiting 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#: Hello, Mary, how are you today? I hear you weren't well last week.
#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
#Person2#: Oh, no, I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for 2 days.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of the winter and not the first cold of the summer. What about your friend Dan? I hear she's ill, too.
#Person2#: She was ill, but she's all right now. I think she caught my cold.
#Person1#: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather, 1 day hot and the next day cold.
#Person2#: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it?
#Person1#: It certainly is. It must have cost a lot. Where did you find it?
#Person2#: Oh, I got it at a sale. It was quite cheap.
#Person1#: Really? Well, Mary, I must say it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters.
#Person2#: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.
#Person1#: Now that's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present. | Mary had a bad cold but she's better now. #Person1# thinks it's the sudden change of weather that causes the cold. Mary is wearing a sweater today which #Person1# thinks beautiful. Mary suggests buying one for #Person1#'s sister Linda. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I'd like to get my haircut.
#Person2#: Well, can we interest you in today's special? We'll shampoo cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $12.00.
#Person1#: OK, but I just want to get my haircut a little bit. A little off the top and sides. That's all.
#Person2#: No problem. OK, here we go. So what do you do for a living?
#Person1#: I'm a lawyer and I'm in town for a job interview and...
#Person2#: Oops!
#Person1#: What do you mean'oops'? Hey, can I see a mirror?
#Person2#: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax!
#Person1#: Ouch! That really hurt. What are you doing, anyway? Oh, look at all my hair on the floor. How much are you really cutting off?
#Person2#: Relax. Time for the shampoo.
#Person1#: Hey, you got shampoo in my eyes. Where's the towel? Oh, gosh, you cut my hair too short. I want to talk to the manager now.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's on vacation.
#Person1#: Uh. | #Person1# comes to get his haircut. #Person2# cuts #Person1#'s hair too short and gets shampoo in his eyes. #Person1# wants to talk to the manager but the manager is on vacation. | Summarize the 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 April Fools Day on Friday or Saturday this year?
#Person2#: I'm almost certain it's on Thursday.
#Person1#: My god, I thought it was on the weekend. I was going to play a joke on my girlfriend and then invite her to a restaurant.
#Person2#: Why can't you invite her out on Thursday?
#Person1#: Because I have an exam on Friday.
#Person2#: Well, you could invite her out on the weekend to celebrate this interesting an late April Fools Day.
#Person1#: I guess I'll have to do that. | #Person2# tells #Person1# April Fool's Day is on Thursday this year. #Person1# wanted to play a joke on his girlfriend, but he has an exam on Friday, so #Person2# suggests he do it on the weekend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: hey, you look great! how's everything?
#Person2#: yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.
#Person1#: really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work.
#Person2#: it's important to do proper exercises.
#Person1#: you're right. Too much or too little won't do any good.
#Person2#: the trainer tells me, besides regular sports activities, I should also have a healthy and balanced diet.
#Person1#: sounds reasonable.
#Person2#: we should eat more vegetables instead of junk food to stay energetic.
#Person1#: and fruits!
#Person2#: surely it is. Getting enough sleep is also crucial for fitness.
#Person1#: I've heard that. Does your trainer tell you anything about keeping fit?
#Person2#: yeah, he advises me to stay in a good mood. That can help one to keep sound physical health.
#Person1#: I think if you follow your trainer's advice, you'll be on the right track.
#Person2#: you bet it! | #Person2# looks great because #Person2#'s been to the training club regularly. #Person2# tells #Person1# that having a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and staying in a good mood help keep physical health. | Summarize the 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 sure we will make it up as soon as possible.
#Person2#: That's nice.
#Person1#: We hope this matter will not affect our good relations in our future dealings.
#Person2#: Of course not. We have cooperated for a long time. | #Person1# and #Person2# will make up things soon. | Summarize the 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 tell me something about your insurance background.
#Person2#: I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses. And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work.
#Person1#: Why do you want to be an insurance agent?
#Person2#: I care about people and I know the importance of insurance.
#Person1#: Do you have any work experience in promotion?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I have worked as a salesman for P & G Company Ltd.
#Person1#: Do people respond well to you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm good with people. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s insurance background. #Person2# worked at an insurance company and has work experience in promotion. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mum, can I finish my homework later?
#Person2#: Sorry. You know the rules.
#Person1#: But I want to watch TV now.
#Person2#: That ' s out of the question.
#Person1#: Please.
#Person2#: Not a chance.
#Person1#: Not even for an hour?
#Person2#: Sorry, it ' s impossible. | Mum refuses #Person1# to watch TV before finishing homework. | Summarize the 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 evening, Saliva. What's that wonderful aroma from your kitchen? What are you doing now?
#Person2#: I am cooking now!
#Person1#: Are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: I have studied its skills recently at a training school. I plan to run a restaurant, so I have to practise cooking!
#Person1#: It is a good idea. What dish are you cooking now?!
#Person2#: I am steaming fish in a pressure cooker. Have you ever tried steamed fish?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. But the taste of steamed fish at that restaurant is not delicious. The fish is not well-done and too salty.
#Person2#: That's the case. I think there is not enough time to steam it and soy sauce is too much.
#Person1#: I have the same idea as yours.
#Person2#: It's OK. Please have a taste of it.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, it's very delicious.
#Person2#: Thank you for your praise.
#Person1#: Besides steamed fish, what else are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: I am good at stewing beef with potato, frying chicken, hot and sour soup etc.
#Person1#: So many dishes. Next Friday week is my birthday. I would like to invite you to cook for my dinner party, OK?
#Person2#: Why not? It is a good opportunity for me to practise cooking.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. | Saliva has to practice cooking because she plans to run a restaurant. She's steaming fish and invites #Person1# to taste it. #Person1# thinks it's delicious. Saliva's good at cooking many other dishes, so #Person1# invites her to cook for #Person1#'s dinner party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I would like to know something about this campus. Right now it seems very big and confusing! I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing.
#Person2#: Do you have a map of the campus?
#Person1#: Yes, I have, but it doesn ' t help me very much. I ' m not very good at reading maps.
#Person2#: Do you know where your classes are?
#Person1#: More or less. I go to three different buildings, and always get there late. I feel so hopeless. I don ' t know why I am late all the time. No one else seems to be.
#Person2#: That's because you don't know the short cuts. You'll learn them after a while. I can show you the ropes. | #Person1# thinks the campus is big and confusing and tells #Person2# #Person1# is always late for classes. #Person2#'ll tell #Person1# the short cuts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom, is Jenny crying?
#Person2#: Can you take he away from me?
#Person1#: I ' m just coming for that.
#Person2#: She kept bothering me.
#Person1#: She ' s your sister. What she asked was only duck soup for you. Why can ' t you be good to her?
#Person2#: But I am her brother, not her servant. | Tom asks #Person1# to take Jenny away because she bothers him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Bessie.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday!
#Person1#: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy Flowers to send you a bunch of flowers. I hope you'll like them.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm so touched.
#Person2#: Now let me sing ' Happy birthday ' for you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Bessie celebrates the birthday for Jack, and Jack is touched. | Summarize the 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, do the buses stop here?
#Person2#: Yes, they all stop at this corner.
#Person1#: I want to go to Broadway and 82nd Street. Can I take any bus that comes along?
#Person2#: You can take any bus except the Number 9.
#Person1#: How often do the buses run?
#Person2#: They run about every five minutes.
#Person1#: Fine. How long does it take to get to 82nd Street?
#Person2#: About fifteen minutes. It's not far. Are you a stranger in New York?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I arrived only three days ago from Japan.
#Person2#: How do you like New York city?
#Person1#: I like it very much, but it's a little confusing to me.
#Person2#: You'll soon get accustomed to it. It's not difficult. Well, here's the bus. Fortunately, it's not full.
#Person1#: Thank you for the information.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# can take any bus except the Number 9 to the street. #Person1# likes New York city but thinks it's a little confusing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Didn't you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That's ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o'clock and punch out after 5 o'clock every work day.
#Person2#: How about the lunch break, Lucy?
#Person1#: From eleven thirty to 1 o'clock.
#Person2#: May I ask whether we need to work overtime?
#Person1#: Sometimes, but not quite often. | #Person1# tells Monica the company rules about punching and time for the lunch break. | Summarize the 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 a facial.
#Person2#: Which kind would you like? We have five different varieties of facials.
#Person1#: Which would you recommend?
#Person2#: Well, since it's summer, and I had looked that you had quite a bit sun, I'll recommend our summer special, it's specially suited for individuals with sensitive skin.
#Person1#: What does it included?
#Person2#: The facial will start with thorough cleansing.
#Person1#: Does it include facial mask and massage?
#Person2#: Yes, the reviving mask will promote blood circulation and tighten your skin. You can also choose to get hand or back massage as well.
#Person1#: Will it exfoliate the skin as well?
#Person2#: Yes, we also apply a special day cream that protect the skin from the sun and the night cream that moisturize to the skin.
#Person1#: That sounds great. | #Person2# recommends the summer special facial to #Person1#, including thorough cleansing, facial mask, massage, and a special day cream. #Person1# thinks it sounds great. | Summarize the 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 decided what you are going to take next semester?
#Person2#: Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things.
#Person1#: Good. I think it's a good idea. Our department should require meetings like this.
#Person2#: I want to finish my degree in four years. So I don't want to forget to take classes I need. I have a friend who has to stay in college another year. She didn't know until recently. There were some classes she needed to take to graduate. She didn't know about them.
#Person1#: Yes, that happens.
#Person2#: I brought my transcript from my first year. Here. And here is the list of courses I plan to take in the fall.
#Person1#: Alright. Good. I see you've already taken six credits of your breadth requirements. You have one botany class and one chemistry class. And political science. So that's nine credits. Did you take English Composition 201?
#Person2#: No, I don't need to. I took Advanced Placement English in high school. So I'm not required to take composition.
#Person1#: Excellent. I see you have the 18th century poetry class for next semester. And the modern novel class. You haven't taken a Shakespeare class yet.
#Person2#: No, I thought I would take it later.
#Person1#: Actually, I recommend you take Shakespeare sooner rather than later.
#Person2#: Well, I suppose I could cross out the 18th century poetry class. I have to see when the Shakespeare class meets.
#Person1#: Let me look at the timetable. Shakespeare meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11
#Person2#: I can take it then. I have that time slot free.
#Person1#: Good. I recommend it. Shakespeare is of course enormously important. We want our students to take the class as soon as they can. And Professor Friedman is an excellent teacher.
#Person2#: I'll take it then.
#Person1#: Tell me, Lisa, what made you decide to be an English major?
#Person2#: I want to be an English professor in the future. I love studying literature, and I want to teach it.
#Person1#: Really? That's great to know.
#Person2#: That's the reason I want to finish my B. A. in four years. Because I know I will be in school a long time. I want to start the M. A. and Ph. D. program as soon as possible. | Lisa wants to finish B.A. in four years, so she comes to #Person1# to make sure she takes the right courses. #Person1# suggests Lisa take Shakespeare sooner because it's an important course. Lisa tells #Person1# she decides to be an English major because she wants to be an English professor in the future, and she wants to start the M.A. and Ph.D. program 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#: Mary, Pam and I are going to the mall later to buy some new clothes. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Can you say it again slowly?
#Person1#: Pam and I are wondering if you'd like to go to the mall with us.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have to sink about it.
#Person1#: Sink?
#Person2#: Oops. I meant, ' think '
#Person1#: Mary, you're going to have to work on your pronunciation.
#Person2#: I know.
#Person1#: But give yourself some time. You just got here. | #Person1# invites Mary to go shopping. Mary says she'll 'sink' about it. #Person1# suggests Mary practice her pronunciation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you do. I'm Mark Rancor.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: May I know your name, please?
#Person2#: I'm Rose Teller. I think I'Ve seen you somewhere before?
#Person1#: Ah, yes. I remember now. Were you Mr. John's dinner partner last month?
#Person2#: Yes, I was. You work for 3M, right?
#Person1#: I did but now I'm for Microsoft. How are things with you?
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: May I know what you do?
#Person2#: I'm a fashion designer. Next month, I have a fashion show. I'd love it if come. I can get you a couple of tickets. So you can bring a friend if you like.
#Person1#: Sure. That would be great. Good luck.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mark Rancor has met Rose Teller before. Rose invites Mark to come to a fashion show designed by her, and Mark agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.
#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market is hard up for jobs, too.
#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all. | Sam says he's looking for a job. #Person1# thinks he's lying. | Summarize the 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, it that your sports car?
#Person2#: yes, do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?
#Person2#: it looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.
#Person1#: what's wrong with it?
#Person2#: well, first of all, it needs a new engine, which is extremely expensive.
#Person1#: when's the last time you had it serviced?
#Person2#: it must have been a few years ago now.
#Person1#: I thought all cars needed regular servicing on a yearly basis.
#Person2#: they do. Once my son was born, there was no reason to drive this car anymore. It's only a two-seater, you know!
#Person1#: what else is wrong with it?
#Person2#: the heating controls don't work anymore, so it always feels like it's about 100 degrees in the car, even in the summer!
#Person1#: anything else?
#Person2#: the brakes don't really work that well anymore either.
#Person1#: why don't you get it all fixed?
#Person2#: it costs more than you think to run a car, especially when there are so many things wrong with it!
#Person1#: well, let me know when you can get it fixed. I'd love to go for a ride in it! | The green jaguar looks good on the outside, but it needs a new engine, new heating systems, and brakes. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't used the two-seat car since #Person2#'s son was born. #Person2# doesn't fix it because it will be costly. | Summarize the 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 book is that?
#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.
#Person1#: Canada, china, and the use are huge too.
#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.
#Person1#: Those small countries are microscopic compared to Russia. European countries are relatively small. France looks quite big in Europe, but compared to many countries in other continents, it's not very l
#Person2#: Britain is half the size of france, but great Britain is still one of the largest islands in the world.
#Person1#: The thing with large countries is that often they have vast areas of land that are useless or hardly used. Russia and Canada have enormous areas of ice and forest. | #Person1# is looking at a map of the world and discusses with #Person2# about the large countries like Russia, Canada and China, and tiny countries. | Summarize the 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, I want your advice on something. Some scientists I met at the conference 6 this afternoon have invited me to a party. Actually, they called it an informal get-together.
#Person2#: And what's the problem?
#Person1#: When I asked how people were going to dress, Dr. Lite said it was casual.
#Person2#: And you want to know what to wear?
#Person1#: Well, last night I went out with some journalists for a casual party, but I was overdressed. I wore what I consider casual - - an outfit of skirt, blouse, scarf, and medium heels. . . you know.
#Person2#: That sounds just right to me. What was wrong with it?
#Person1#: Everyone else there was wearing blue jeans. Several of the women had on running shoes. I felt out of place. So I have no idea what to wear tonight.
#Person2#: My guess is you can safely wear last night's outfit to tonight's party. | #Person1# asks Frank to give some advice on what to wear for a casual party. Frank suggests #Person1# wear last night's outfit to tonight's party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to come to our party?
#Person2#: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.
#Person1#: what happened? You look so pale.
#Person2#: It's the end of the world for me.
#Person1#: What makes you say that?
#Person2#: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.
#Person2#: I'm such a fool that duplication of effort is only a waste of time to me.
#Person1#: Don't lose heart. Everything will be fine.
#Person2#: I hope so. | #Person2# failed three courses, and #Person1# encourages #Person2# not to lose heart. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you want some dessert?
#Person2#: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?
#Person1#: Where is our waitress anyway?
#Person2#: Yes, the service hasn't been the best. Is that our waitress over there?
#Person1#: I'll walk over and get the bill, since I don't think the waitress is coming over here any time soon.
#Person2#: Good idea. Just bring it back and we'll figure it out together.
#Person1#: So the bill is $ 36. 00.
#Person2#: How much do you think we should leave for a tip?
#Person1#: My first inclination is to leave nothing for a tip.
#Person2#: I agree, but we don't really know the whole story. There may have been problems in the kitchen beyond her control.
#Person1#: Let's leave 10 %, so that we at least leave something for the service.
#Person2#: I agree. We will leave $ 3. 60 for the tip. | #Person1#'ll walk over and get the bill since the waitress isn't coming over here. #Person1# and #Person2# will leave 10% for the tip. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello? Mr. Bernie. My name is Lisa. I hope I'm not disturbing you. I just heard about your daughter. I wanted to call you and tell you how much we'll miss her.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I think you are calling the wrong person. My name is not Mr. Bernie.
#Person2#: What? That's odd. I'm so sorry if I'Ve bothered you.
#Person1#: No problem. | Lisa wanted to call Mr. Bernie but called the wrong person. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You are late.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, it was too cold, and my car couldn't start. I had one to the garage with the heater. I tried to call you, but you couldn't get connection.
#Person1#: Couldn't get connection?
#Person2#: Yes, your number is out of service.
#Person1#: Really? I didn't know. Let me check. You're right.
#Person2#: So I couldn't get through.
#Person1#: It's a serious problem. I make expecting an important call. The theater is guilty. It supposed to call me this evening, and discuss my play. What were happened if they can't reach me?
#Person2#: Well, the only thing you can do is pay the fee to recover your service. | #Person2# was late because the car couldn't start and couldn't get through #Person1#. #Person2# suggests #Person1# pay the fee to recover #Person1#'s service. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need some more amenities, please.
#Person2#: I'm not sure I'm following you, sir.
#Person1#: Specifically, I'm talking about the little things, like soap and shampoo.
#Person2#: Oh, now I understand! So, you've already used up all your amenities?
#Person1#: No, I'm not even halfway through my supply.
#Person2#: I'm losing you, sir. What's the problem?
#Person1#: What's the use of going to a hotel if you don't take home souvenirs?
#Person2#: Okay, I got it. You're collecting souvenirs!
#Person1#: There you go. My friends expect me to bring home souvenirs.
#Person2#: Have you visited our souvenir shop, sir? It's loaded with all kinds of items.
#Person1#: I've never paid for a hotel souvenir in my life, and I don't intend to start now.
#Person2#: Sir, housekeeping will bring you a basketful of amenities momentarily. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some more amenities because he wants to bring some souvenirs for his friends, but he doesn't want to pay for a hotel souvenir. | Summarize the 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 qualities do you look for in your friends?
#Person2#: I like people who are open and friendly. Those people are usually more active and fun to be with. I like spending time with my friends. We go to bars together or play sports together.
#Person1#: I don't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. Honesty is very important to me.
#Person2#: I think it's important to most people. The problem is that you can usually only find out if someone is honest by getting to know them.
#Person1#: you can find out from their friends.
#Person2#: if you know any of their friends. You can't rely on your friends to introduce people to you all the time. You have to go out and make the first move sometimes. I also like funny people.
#Person1#: oh, I don't. they don't seem to take anything seriously. You never know when they are joking and when they are being serious.
#Person2#: sometimes it can be hard to tell, but if you know the person fairly well, you can usually see from their expression what they are really thinking.
#Person1#: it seems that we generally like different kinds of people. How is it that we are such good friends?
#Person2#: maybe people don't like to have friends that are all the same. Most people like a little variety in their lives-including a variety of characteristics in their friends. | #Person1# doesn't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. #Person2# likes funny people while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# thinks they don't seem to take anything seriously. They are good friends although they like different kinds of people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the library?
#Person2#: Of course. It's on Memorial Avenue.
#Person1#: On Memorial Avenue?
#Person2#: Right. You know where that is?
#Person1#: I'm afraid I don't. I'm quite new in town.
#Person2#: Well, do you know where the post office is?
#Person1#: No, I don't. But I do know where the shopping mall is.
#Person2#: That won't help us. Let me see now. . . Why don't you follow this street, Elm, until, you get to the second stoplight.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, I hope I can find it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the library by following the street until the second stoplight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Room service. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in please.
#Person1#: This is your breakfast. Can I put it here?
#Person2#: Sure. How much is it?
#Person1#: That's $ 10.
#Person2#: Well, here is the money.
#Person1#: Sir, you don't have to pay right now. Just sign here and we will charge it to your account.
#Person2#: Fine. | #Person1# sends breakfast to #Person2# which is charged from #Person2#'s account. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls.
#Person2#: Why? it doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor.
#Person1#: Hmm Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet here. And besides, I know how to paint. I will just cover everything with drop cloth. I won't get anything on the floor.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure I've done a lot of house painting in my life. And my mother was very picky. If I got even a tiny drop of paint on her furniture, she would get furious. So I learned to be very careful.
#Person2#: Alright. Then maybe we can do the floor first. These wood floors under this carpet are beautiful. And me too,, I can't wait to get all this old carpet out of here. But how can we get it out? Do we have to hire someone?
#Person1#: Absolutely not. We can remove the carpet ourselves. Carpet is held down with carpet nails. You just need to pull it hard and it will come up.
#Person2#: Great. Then, after we remove the carpet, we need to redo all the wood floors. Right?
#Person1#: Yes. But we should hire someone for that. That will probably be expensive. And it has to be done right.
#Person2#: And then, after the floors are done, we can start to move our furniture in.
#Person1#: Sure. If we can get an appointment with someone to do the floors, we should probably be able to have the furniture in here after a week or so. I can get all the carpet out this weekend. | #Person1# will paint the wall and will be careful not to get anything on the floor. #Person1# says they can remove the carpet themselves, and #Person2# will get an appointment with someone to do the floors and then have the furniture after a 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#: How long have we had the A3 printer in the sales department?
#Person2#: Just over a year I think. Why, what's the problem?
#Person1#: I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with it. Is it still under guarantee?
#Person2#: I think the guarantee's just run out. Let me check. Oh, it's OK. We took out an extended warranty, it runs until next March. | #Person1# asks the printer's guarantee time. #Person2# checks and finds it's still under guarantee. | Summarize the 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 Wal-mart. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. What time do you close, please?
#Person1#: We close at 10:00 every day. And we open at 9:00 in the morning.
#Person2#: Oh. Ok. And are you open on the weekends?
#Person1#: Same hours as on the weekdays.
#Person2#: Wow. You guys never take a break! I want to come in and have a look at your sale. Your sale is still on, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it runs till the end of the month. But things are clearing out fast.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll come down tonight. Thanks.
#Person1#: Thank you for calling. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to ask about Wal-mart's opening hours and will go there for sale 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#: I feel terrible sick, miss. I wonder if I could change my seat to the front part.
#Person2#: Please wait a moment. . I am sorry right now there is no vacant seat. I have to ask.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: By the way, hold your bag in case you vomit. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to change #Person1#'s seat to the front. | Summarize the 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#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.
#Person1#: What dose she look like?
#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes.
#Person1#: What was she wearing?
#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.
#Person1#: When did you last see her?
#Person2#: I just saw her down the street. I don't know where she is.
#Person1#: How long has it been?
#Person2#: Oh, it's been uh. . . fifteen minutes. | #Person1#'s daughter is missing. #Person2# asks #Person1# some information about #Person1#'s daughter. | Summarize the 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, Becky, what's up?
#Person2#: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she's around.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Well, last week I invited her over to dinner. My husband and I had no problem with the food, but if you listened to her, then it would seem like I fed her old meat and rotten vegetables. There's just nothing can please her.
#Person1#: No, I can't see that happening. I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen.
#Person2#: It's not just that. She also criticizes how we raise the kids.
#Person1#: My mother-in-law used to do the same thing to us. If it wasn't disciplining them enough, then we were disciplining them too much. She also complained about the food we fed them, the schools we sent them too, and everything else under the sun.
#Person2#: You said she used to? How did you stop her?
#Person1#: We basically sat her down and told her how we felt about her constant criticizing, and how we welcomed her advice but hoped she'd let us do our things. She understood, and now everything is a lot more peaceful.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. I'll have to try that. | Becky tells #Person1# that her mother-in-law loves to criticize everything she does, like the food she made and the ways how they raise kids. #Person1#'s mother-in-law used to do the same thing, but she stopped after they talked with her. Becky will try 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#: Hi there, Mr. Brown. Are you depositing or withdrawing today?
#Person2#: Sorry to say it, but neither of those. I'm here to close our account with you. The market around here has been dropping for a while now, and it's just not sensible for us to stay.
#Person1#: I understand. So, what would you like to do with the balance?
#Person2#: I guess I should just withdraw everything.
#Person1#: 215, 000 RMB is the exact balance. If you could just sign your name here.
#Person2#: Here you go. That's everything, then. Thanks very much for your service over the years. | Mr. Brown asks #Person2# to close his account and withdraw everything since the market's been dropping. | Summarize the 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 you work in a hotel now.
#Person2#: Yes. That's right.
#Person1#: What's it like?
#Person2#: It's nice. You meet a lot of interesting people, but a lot of dull ones, too.
#Person1#: I beg your pardon?
#Person2#: I said, a lot of dull ones, too.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I can imagine. I should think that's a hard work, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes and no. It depends.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard at weekends. I mean, last Saturday, with all the rooms full and two receptionists away ill--well, my feet didn't touch the ground. What about you?
#Person1#: I started to work in a bank last Monday. | #Person2# works in a hotel that can meet interesting people as well as dull ones. #Person1# started to work in a 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#: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party on Saturday?
#Person2#: Yeah, didn't you know about it? It was my birthday.
#Person1#: No, I didn't.
#Person2#: But I invited you. I sent you an e-mail last week.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new e-mail address. Oh, I am sorry.
#Person2#: That's OK. But I was kind of upset that you wasn't there.
#Person1#: Really? I was upset too. And the bike trip is just awful. We got lost for four hours.
#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible.
#Person1#: Listen, let's go out for lunch this week. I want to do something for your birthday.
#Person2#: Oh, you don't have to.
#Person1#: I know. But I want to.
#Person2#: OK. That's really nice of you, really. So anyway, I have to go now. I have a meeting at 9:30.
#Person1#: OK. See you later and happy birthday. | #Person1# didn't know Ben had a birthday party since #Person1# didn't tell Ben #Person1# has a new e-mail. #Person1# asks Ben for lunch to do something for Ben's birthday. | Summarize 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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