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#Person1#: Sir, the plane will be landing in Moscow in 20 minutes. Please remain seated.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I just wanted to get something to drink. I'm so thirsty, can you bring me a glass of water?
#Person1#: Sure, I'll be back with it in just a minute. Please wait for a moment.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, by the way, what's the weather like in Moscow now?
#Person1#: It's very cold. You should probably put on your coat before you get off the plane.
#Person2#: Thanks for reminding me.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to remain seated. #Person2# asks for water and asks #Person1# about the weather in Moscow. | Summarize the 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 last Department, we have in your price range, and it is by far the nicest of the 3:00. You can see it has a great view over the city, and it is a good price, considering its place.
#Person2#: Wow, that's a great view over the harbor.
#Person1#: Isn't it? And it's got everything. Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher. You name it.
#Person2#: Hum, I wonder how I would get my furniture all the way up to the thirteenth floor, though.
#Person1#: There is an elevator for that.
#Person2#: Ok, what about the bills?
#Person1#: Heating and water are included in the rent. Although electricity, cable TV and internet access are not. Rent is $3000 per month.
#Person2#: Alright, the first place we looked at included everything, correct? The basement suite?
#Person1#: Yes, although prices are a little different outside the city, that's why it's $1600 cheaper.
#Person2#: I see, and the studio that was $2000 a month, right?
#Person1#: Yes, but I seem to remember you saying, you were worried about the noise at night, due to all the bars close by.
#Person2#: True, well, I have a lot to think about. Thank you for your time. | #Person1# is showing #Person2# departments. In the last department, #Person2# asks about the bills, infrastructure, prices, etc. and tells #Person1# #Person2# will think about 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#: Mom, I've finished my homework! How can I help with the washing up?
#Person2#: Could you peel the onions, wash them and then chop them?
#Person1#: Sure. Then what can I do after I finish it?
#Person2#: Let me see. Wash the cabbage over there.
#Person1#: Got it. Why are you doing so much food today?
#Person2#: It's your brother's birthday today.
#Person1#: Oh, I really forgot it. I thought it's Monday today. I have spent one day slower than you!
#Person2#: Yeah, how forgetful you are. Be careful! Don't cut your fingers.
#Person1#: I will. | #Person1# has finished the homework and helps Mom with the preparation for #Person1#'s brother'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. |
#Person1#: Here we go. Now, Terry, you were saying that you went from Vancouver to San Diego. How many days did that take?
#Person2#: Um, the total trip took 42 days but that included one day on the bus up and then one day on the bus back.
#Person1#: That is so cool, so first you have your bike in your hometown and you put your bike on the bus and you took the bus to Vancouver.
#Person2#: Right. Yeah, you had to put your bike in a bicycle box.
#Person1#: You are carrying everything you have with you so you need to take care of your bicycle.
#Person2#: Yes, I can stop and bicycle shops along the way but I also need to maintain my bicycle by myself if I can't find anyone to help.
#Person1#: OK. So when you are taking a trip what tools do you need to take with you to take care of your bicycle?
#Person2#: Oh, just some basic tools and 2 or 3 tires.
#Person1#: That's cool. Thank you Terry. | Terry tells #Person1# how he went from Vancouver to San Diego, the time he took and what tools he needs to take to take care of his bicycle. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hotlines are very common in today's life. Do you think so?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Most of them are about amusement, in my opinion. But some of them are very important in our daily life.
#Person2#: Is that true?
#Person1#: Certainly. A free hotline offering help to teenagers, was opened in Nanjing.
#Person2#: Can you tell me something more about it?
#Person1#: It is the first part of the national hotline system to help to protect teens' rights. Young people who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues, can call for help. More than 100 experts are ready to offer help.
#Person2#: Then... what is the telephone number?
#Person1#: Call 961961, if you are in Nanjing. And 025961961, if you are outside.
#Person2#: Oh, it will be a help to teenagers. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about hotlines nowadays. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# a hotline, opened in Nanjing, offers help to teenagers who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues. | Summarize the 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 tonight?
#Person2#: How about the cinema?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. We haven't seen a film for ages. What would you like to see?
#Person2#: Oh I don't know. Titanic?
#Person1#: Titanic? That old film? but I've seen it before! | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the cinema 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#: This website offers very convenient air tickets booking service. It is quick and accurate.
#Person2#: Yes, I once booked there. They give the immediate confirm information and flight information to both your mobile phone and e-mail. You can conveniently pay by credit card, so the whole transaction only takes a couple of minutes. They also provide e-tickets, meaning you don ' t need to go to any office to pick an air ticket. You go to the airport directly and check in with your ID card.
#Person1#: So it has attracted more and more customers these days.
#Person2#: Yes, therefore they are expanding the scope of their service. For example, hotels can be booked through the same site as well. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a website that offers convenient air tickets booking service and are expanding the scope of 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#: How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in, sir?
#Person2#: Three bags and a suitcase. This is my luggage to check.
#Person1#: Do you have any carry-on luggage?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Put your luggage on the scale, please. Oh, your luggage is overweight.
#Person2#: How much is the excess baggage part charge?
#Person1#: Twenty-two dollars
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: This is your voucher, and you can get your luggage back on this. Have a good trip!
#Person2#: Thank you! | #Person1# helps #Person2# check in and asks #Person2# to pay for excess baggage. | Summarize the 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 happy.
#Person2#: I am happy. I just bought a new car.
#Person1#: Wow! Is it a good car?
#Person2#: It's a great car. It's very comfortable and it goes really fast.
#Person1#: Was it expensive?
#Person2#: Put it this way, it wasn't cheap.
#Person1#: What colour is it?
#Person2#: It's red and black. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# bought a new comfortable car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you come and help me mend the computer, Neel?
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: I can't log on the internet again.
#Person2#: Let me see. Did you change anything on your computer?
#Person1#: No, never.
#Person2#: What kind of anti-virus software do you use?
#Person1#: I don't have this kind of software.
#Person2#: Are you riding? You have to install an anti-virus software on your computer. If not, you will be attacked by viruses, and it can lead your computer into failure. | #Person1# can't log on the Internet and asks Neil for help. Neil's surprised #Person1# doesn't have any anti-virus software. | Summarize the 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, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I'Ve been away on holidays for sometime.
#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3 days. Our last stop was China. We visited the Great Wall.
#Person1#: You must have a wonderful time.
#Person2#: Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Have you traveled much, Luke?
#Person1#: No, my wife doesn't like traveling. We haven't been traveling for more than ten years. The first time we traveled together was in 1978 when we just got married. We spent our honeymoon in the Alps.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Yeah. Some people like traveling, some don't. My husband didn't like traveling at first, either. He said what's the use of traveling? A waste of money and a waste of time. At last I got him on the move. After all, he loved me. We went to Bali, Indonesia, one of the most beautiful places in the world. That trip left a very deep impression on him. Since then whenever we have holidays and money, we'd like to patronize the travel agency. Isn't it a bit dull to shut yourself at one place all your life? | Anna went to Bangkok, Hong Kong and China with her husband, while Luke hasn't traveled for long because his wife doesn't like traveling. Anna's husband doesn't like traveling at first but then the trips left a deep impression on him so he loves traveling now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you tell me what university you want to go to, John?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: What university would you enter?
#Person2#: University? Why? You asked me last year.
#Person1#: Oh, I forget. Sorry.
#Person2#: I went to Harvard University.
#Person1#: Did you? And what course did you take there?
#Person2#: God save me! Is there anything wrong with you? Didn't I tell you?
#Person1#: I've not known. Perhaps, I've got a bad memory.
#Person2#: I did a B. A. in economics. Remember?
#Person1#: Terrific! B. A. , again and again-B. A. | John's already told #Person1# he went to Harvard University and took a B. A. in economics. But #Person1# asks 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#: Hi, Francis.
#Person2#: Oh, Mike. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not bad. It seems you are super yogurt lover. You have so many in your cart.
#Person2#: Well, I prefer yogurt to all the other drinks. Have you ever tried a kind of yogurt with old milk in it? It tastes great and very healthy too.
#Person1#: Oh, I haven't noticed that before. Maybe I will try next time.
#Person2#: Why don't you go ahead of me? I have more items than you.
#Person1#: Thank you. In fact, I am in a hurry. My wife is waiting for me at the parking lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. It was good seeing you again.
#Person1#: Me too. Have a great day. | Mike and Francis are shopping. Mike finds Francis is a yogurt lover and Francis lets Mike go ahead of him because Mike has more items. | Summarize the 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 always think everybody looks down on me
#Person2#: Don't be that negative.
#Person1#: How can you be optimistic? You can see it in their eyes.
#Person2#: I find it there is no meaning in living this world.
#Person1#: Don't be that negative.
#Person2#: Really, life is so boring. | #Person1# thinks negatively and #Person2# comforts #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#: You're new here, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I am new.
#Person1#: Is this your first semester?
#Person2#: I just transferred from another school.
#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I came here from PCC.
#Person1#: Do you like it here so far?
#Person2#: I am really enjoying it here so far.
#Person1#: Which is better, here or PCC?
#Person2#: I think PCC is a lot better than here.
#Person1#: Why didn't you just stay at PCC?
#Person2#: I graduated and now want to get a BA. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# transferred from PCC because #Person2# graduated, but #Person2# still thinks PCC is better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: But his wife has wide relations. You may ask her for advice.
#Person2#: Stop talking about her. She gives me goose bumps. I never wish to be in her sight.
#Person1#: She is pretty. Many men praise her highly.
#Person2#: Many people, many tastes. She looks pretty, but the way she speaks gives you goose bumps. I feel sick of it. | #Person1# advises #Person2# to ask his wife for help but #Person2#'s sick of the way she speaks. | Summarize the 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've heard of ground-level ozone but can you explain what it is exactly?
#Person2#: Yes, it's one of the main air pollutants. Factories don't emit it directly into the air. It's actually formed when nitrogen oxides and VOC emissions come into contact with heat and sunlight.
#Person1#: Sorry? What does VOC stand for?
#Person2#: Oh, Vous are'volatile organic compounds'. That's a technical term for solvents or other chemicals found in things like paint.
#Person1#: So, what damage does ozone do to the environment?
#Person2#: Well, it can cause smog, which can affect people's health - especially people with breathing difficulties. | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that the ozone is an air pollutant and ozone causes smog, which affects people'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#: how was your education going on in Australia?
#Person2#: I'm going to graduate this summer.
#Person1#: where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?
#Person2#: I'm planning to return to China after graduation.
#Person1#: why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are reluctant to leave the superior living environment abroad.
#Person2#: well, I think personal development is much more important than simply having a superior living environment.
#Person1#: yeah, China's developing so fast and development opportunities can be found almost in every corner of the country.
#Person2#: absolutely, many Chinese enterprises are going global, and they are in great need of excellent returnees to help them with their overseas business.
#Person1#: the rapidly expanding economy has encouraged many students to pack their bags AMD head for home.
#Person2#: that's right. Most of the Chinese students pursuing higher education in Australia intend to return to China. | #Person2# plans to return to China after graduation. #Person1# thinks China's developing fast and has many opportunities. #Person2# agrees and tells that many Chinese students intend to return to China. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie?
#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her?
#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves.
#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her third husband?
#Person2#: No, He must be her fourth or fifth.
#Person1#: Doesn't Karen Marsh look old!
#Person2#: She does, doesn't she! I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
#Person1#: I'm sure she is.
#Person2#: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.
#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Not that long ago! I'm not more than twenty-nine myself. | Millie tells Kate she recognizes Karen and Conrad who is Karen's fourth or fifth husband. Kate's surprised Karen doesn't look old at all. | Summarize the 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 know that this job requires frequent business travel. Can you accept it?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: Mostly short business trips, but sometimes long ones are also needed.
#Person2#: Then how about the expenses during the trips?
#Person1#: The company will pay all the expenses.
#Person2#: Would you tell me where we often travel?
#Person1#: Usually Shanghai, Qingdao, Hong Kong and so on.
#Person2#: It's great! I like these places.
#Person1#: And you need to go abroad once in a while. Can you?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: After the business trip, you could apply for reimbursement of all the expenses, such as passage money and accommodation charges and so on.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: You can take a break for one or two weeks after you have a business trip every time, which depends on the circumstances.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much for telling me all these things. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can accept frequent business travels. #Person1# says #Person2# can apply for reimbursement of all the expenses and take breaks after each trip depending on the circumstances. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: What am I doing? What am I doing? Don't you know what day it is?
#Person1#: Mumm. no.
#Person2#: It's only the day when the world's biggest sporting event is kicking off.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: The World Cup! The first match is today! It's Mexico vs. South Africa! It's going to be a really good match! Both teams have a very strong offense and have skilled players. I think that South Africa will probably dominate the first half since they are the host country, and all.
#Person1#: I have no idea what you're talking about. The only sporting event we watch at home is the Super Bowl.
#Person2#: This is bigger than the Super Bowl, man! Teams from 32 countries compete against each other every four years and fight to win that trophy. They first start in a group stage with bigger groups, each group having 4 teams. The top 2 teams pass on to an elimination stage before going on to the quarter final sand semifinals.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting, but soccer doesn't really appeal to me.
#Person2#: Are you kidding? Over seven hundred million people watched the final match of the World Cup! It's a very exciting and nerve wracking sport! Each nation is cheering on their team, hoping they will become the next champion. So far Brazil is the team with the most titles under their belt ; they're really good!
#Person1#: All I know about soccer is that you can't use your hands and that players are always falling down, trying to get a free kick or penalty kick. It seems like a sissy sport to me!
#Person2#: Whatever dude, I'm going to go watch the opening match. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the World Cup is kicking off. The first match is Mexico vs. South Africa and #Person2# thinks it'll be good. But #Person1# only knows the Super Bowl. #Person2# says the World Cup is bigger than it, where teams compete against each other every four years. But #Person1#'s not interested in soccer. | Summarize the 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. Can I talk to Miss Li, please?
#Person2#: I beg you pardon? Miss who?
#Person1#: Miss Li. Li Lin.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I don't know that name. You must have the wrong number.
#Person1#: Come on. I know Li Lin is there. Let me talk to her.
#Person2#: Sorry. There's no one named Li Lin here. Are you sure you have the right name?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: What number are you trying to dial?
#Person1#: It's 423-6681. Isn't it right?
#Person2#: No. It isn't. It's 423-6631.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to have bothered you.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person1# calls to speak to Miss Li Lin but #Person2# says #Person1# dialed the wrong number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.
#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?
#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend.
#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?
#Person2#: I am afraid it is too big.
#Person1#: Sorry. It is the smallest size we have.
#Person2#: Too bad. But, is there any other leather store nearby?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. There is a big one at the right corner of the street. Perhaps you will get one there.
#Person2#: I hope so. Thanks. | #Person1# recommends a handbag to #Person2# but it's too big. #Person1# shows #Person2# another leather store and #Person2#'ll go there. | Summarize the 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!
#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?
#Person1#: We're ready to order. A cup of coffee for me, and a glass of oranges for her.
#Person2#: Yes, how would you like your coffee?
#Person1#: Just black coffee. Do you serve anything else besides drinks, say cake.
#Person2#: We also serve sandwiches and cakes.
#Person1#: Give me two pieces of cake. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order coffee, orange juice and cake. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank you for purchasing your new mattress with us.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Would you like us to deliver the mattress for you?
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: When do you want it delivered?
#Person2#: I need it delivered tomorrow. Will that be possible?
#Person1#: What time exactly?
#Person2#: I need it delivered at 12.
#Person1#: We can have it to you at that time.
#Person2#: That's not a problem?
#Person1#: We will deliver your mattress tomorrow at 12 o'clock.
#Person2#: That's great! Thank you very much. | #Person1#'ll deliver the mattress to #Person2# at 12 tomorrow. #Person2# thinks it's 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#: Wake up, Mary.
#Person2#: What is it? It's eight in the morning.
#Person1#: We're all going to church. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: No. I'm not a religious person.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Maybe next weekend. I went to bed too late last night.
#Person1#: Okay, then. We'll be back around noon.
#Person2#: Alright. | #Person1# invites Mary to go to church, but Mary refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I made a reservation for 3 days for April 3rd to 6th, and my name is Sara.
#Person1#: Yes, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, I want to extend it for 2 more nights.
#Person1#: So you will stay until 9th?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK, we'll make the correction for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# extend the reservation for 2 more nights. | Summarize the 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, Mr. Adams?
#Person2#: Ah, Yes. You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: Here's my card.
#Person2#: Oh, the entrepreneurial spirit. It hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.
#Person1#: Well, I like watching kids, and I need the extra money.
#Person2#: Well, I heard you were one of the best and most affordable babysitters in the area, and ...
#Person1#: Uh, well, I'd like to talk to you about my new rate increases.
#Person2#: Rate increases?
#Person1#: You see, Mr. Adams. I've consulted with my financial advisor [What?]. Uh, my mother, and she says I should charge more per child since I do cook and clean your house while you're away.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. So, what do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, as I see it, I'd like to ask a dollar more per child per hour, and overtime after midnight. Based on my calculations, that's only 10.23% above the going market, and I'm now a certified babysitter with training in CPR.
#Person2#: Oh, I never knew there were courses and certifications in babysitting.
#Person1#: Times are changing, Mr. Adams. I have to figure in expenses for a benefits package to cover college tuition, retirement, and my stock portfolio. Well, I tell my dad what to do.
#Person2#: Ah now, you're pulling my leg. I mean, how old are you anyway?
#Person1#: Old enough to be a tough negotiator. | Mr. Adams has heard that Kelly was one of the best and most affordable babysitters in the area but Kelly asks for a rate increase. Kelly wants 10.23% above the going market since she's an experienced and certified babysitter. | Summarize the 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 much are the carnations and the roses?
#Person2#: One dollar for each carnation and one and a half for each red rose.
#Person1#: Then I'd like a dozen red carnations and half a dozen red roses.
#Person2#: I bet it's for your mother, as it's Mother's Day today.
#Person1#: Well, not completely true. It happens to he her birthday.
#Person2#: Oh, really? I guess she must be very happy to receive these beautiful carnations from you.
#Person1#: Yeah, she will. She really likes flowers. So I buy her some every year. I'd just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do.
#Person2#: Put a little sugar and vitamin C in the water. They'll stay fresh for days.
#Person1#: Really? I'll tell my mother. And thanks for your suggestion.
#Person2#: That's all right. Happy birthday to your mother! | #Person1# buys carnations and roses because it's Mother's Day and also #Person1#'s Mom's birthday. #Person2# suggests putting sugar and vitamin C in the water to make flowers stay fresh. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your room is on the 6th floor so we'll take the lift up.
#Person2#: The lift is very quick and I feel hardly any movements.
#Person1#: These modem lifts are a great improvement compared to the old ones. By the way, have you got the key to the room?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll just unlock the door.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think of the room?
#Person2#: It's very pleasant indeed, and it's also cool. I love the color scheme.
#Person1#: White and blue are cool colors, and of course, the room is air-conditioned.
#Person2#: There is plenty of hanging space in these built-in wardrobes. In fact, there is more than I need.
#Person1#: Perhaps you'll need it after you have bought some new clothes here. | #Person2# thinks the lift is quick and the room is pleasant, but there's much hanging space. #Person1# says #Person2#'ll need it after buying clothes. | Summarize the 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 and welcome to tonight's edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this evening is James Dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
#Person2#: Hello Tina.
#Person1#: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life.
#Person2#: He was born in Indiana in 1931, but his parents moved to California when he was five. He wasn't there long though because his mother passed away just four years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that to live with his aunt.
#Person1#: So how did he get into acting?
#Person2#: Well, first he acted in plays at high school, then he went to college in California where he got seriously into acting. In 1951 he moved to New York to do more stage acting.
#Person1#: Then when did his movie career really start?
#Person2#: 1955. His first starring role was in East of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one, Rebel Without a Cause, that was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.
#Person1#: So how many more movies did he make?
#Person2#: Just one more, then he died in that car crash in California in 1955.
#Person1#: What a tragedy! He only made three movies! So what made him the legend he still is today?
#Person2#: Well I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life, and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. Many young people saw him as a symbol of American youths. | Tina invites Edward to introduce Dean. Edward says Dean first acted in plays at high school and then did more stage acting. His first role was fabulous but people got to know him from his second one. Dean died in 1955 with only three movies. Tina thinks his death is a tragedy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lily, don't you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer?
#Person2#: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn't want me to go overseas.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: You know, I'm the only child in the family. My mother will be living alone most of the time for three years in my absence. She cannot even think of it.
#Person1#: Nobody to take care of her?
#Person2#: My father travels a lot to many countries and he is doing business in Dubai now. I have to do a lot for my mom at home.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. You are very considerate. | Lily tells #Person1# she declines the scholarship from NYU because her dad travels a lot and she has to take care of her mom. | Summarize the 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 help me for a minute,please?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key to the door?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to. What's in these packages? They're extremely heavy.
#Person1#: Just the things we need for the picnic tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, hurry up and open the door. I told you these things were very heavy.
#Person1#: I can't find the key. You must have it.
#Person2#: You're right, but how can I get the key while I'm holding all these packages? | #Person1# asks #Person2# to hold the packages so that #Person1# can look for the key. Then #Person1# thinks #Person2# has the key. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad. You love me, don't you?
#Person2#: Of course, I do. Why do you ask ... Ah, what's on your mind?
#Person1#: Well, I saw this great offer for a free cell phone here in the newspaper, and ...
#Person2#: Free? Nothing's ever free.
#Person1#: Well, the phone is free ... after a $50 mail-in rebate.
#Person2#: Ah, so that's the catch. And why do you need a cell phone anyway?
#Person1#: Dad. All my friends have one, and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.
#Person2#: Ah, I don't know. There are always so many fees.
#Person1#: But the monthly charge for this service is only $29.99, with 1,000 free weekday minutes nationwide, and unlimited weekend minutes. Plus, unlimited, anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: And you can roll over the extra minutes to the next month instead of just losing them. What do you think of that?
#Person2#: Yeah, but what is the term of the service agreement?
#Person1#: It's only for six months.
#Person2#: But what if you cancel early?
#Person1#: Um ... Ah, there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with ...
#Person2#: Two hundred bucks!
#Person1#: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.
#Person2#: New car? What new car?
#Person1#: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cell phone. I mean, what's it gonna look like if I'm using a cell phone in our old lemon.
#Person2#: Teenagers. What'll they think of next? | #Person1# asks Dad to buy #Person1# a new cell phone. #Person1# tells #Person2# the reason is all the friends have one and #Person1# can use it while #Person1#'s driving the new car. #Person2# feels ridiculous about #Person1#'s requirements for a new cell phone as well as a new car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Nice and warm again, isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, it's lovely. Think of the nasty weather we had last week.
#Person1#: How are you these days?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person1#: Fine today, though a bit under the weather last week. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is lovely and they're fine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?
#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work.
#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It's certainly more sophisticated that modern dance music.
#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for you brain. Research suggest that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress.
#Person1#: Yes. That's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework.
#Person2#: I've got a few classical music CD's. I should follow your lead and increase my brian power.
#Person1#: You can find plenty of recording on the internet too. You can listen to samples and then buy them very cheaply if you like them.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You should do the same with some music. You might find something you like. Classical music might make you clever, but dance might make you livelier and happier.
#Person1#: That's true. There's clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person's feeling and character. | #Person2# likes dance music, while #Person1# prefers classic music. #Person1# says classic music is good for the brain and #Person2# says dance music also makes people livelier and happier. #Person1# advises #Person2# to listen to the samples on the Internet and buy cheap ones. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you happen to bring that book that we were talking about yesterday?
#Person2#: I did. Let me go get it for you. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks so much.
#Person2#: I like the way that the gifts I get increasingly more lavish.
#Person1#: I had no idea that there were specific things that should be given on different anniversaries.
#Person2#: So what does it say you should give your wife this first anniversary?
#Person1#: It says that traditionally, give something made of paper.
#Person2#: I can think of two things made of paper stationery and money. | #Person2# brings #Person1# the book. #Person1# suggests giving the wife something made of paper but #Person2# only thinks of stationery and money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I will try.
#Person2#: Who is that man in the aisle?
#Person1#: Oh, he is coming to check tickets. We have to show him our tickets.
#Person3#: Tickets, please. You are on the wrong train, ladies. These tickets are for the express train.
#Person2#: The express train?
#Person3#: Yes. The train you are on is the local train. The local train stops at every station.
#Person2#: Oh, no! We want to get to Dorsett. Where are we going on this train?
#Person3#: You are going to Dorsett on this train too. But it will take longer. The express train goes straight to Dorsett without stopping. This train is the local train. It stops at every station.
#Person1#: When will we get to Dorsett then?
#Person3#: In about two hours.
#Person1#: That isn't bad. I don't mind at all. We are enjoying the view of the countryside.
#Person3#: It's alright this time. I won't make you buy two new tickets. I will just waive your fees as you are on the wrong train. But next time, please be sure you are on the right train.
#Person2#: We will read the signs more carefully next time. Thank you. | #Person3# checks #Person1# and #Person2#'s tickets and finds they are on the wrong train. Their tickets are for the express train but it's a local train. They think it's fine and #Person3# waives their fees for this train. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'll need a parking permit for next semester.
#Person2#: Do you attend school during the day or only at night?
#Person1#: I only attend class part-time in the evenings.
#Person2#: Do you drive a motorcycle or an automobile?
#Person1#: I have both, but I usually use my car to get to school.
#Person2#: Great, the price for that permit is thirty dollars; cash, check, or credit card?
#Person1#: I'll pay cash.
#Person2#: Do you need to buy a duplicate permit for a second vehicle?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: OK, here is your permit; enjoy the next semester. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a parking permit for next semester and #Person1# buys it in cash. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you help me pick out a gift for my daughter?
#Person2#: She might like a laptop computer.
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: Might I suggest a Mac?
#Person1#: Okay. How much?
#Person2#: Well, a 15-inch Pro is $2, 100.
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Great. How would you like to pay for it?
#Person1#: Here's my VISA.
#Person2#: Let me ring you up. Okay, sign here, please.
#Person1#: Everything I need is in this box?
#Person2#: It'll take her only a few minutes to get online.
#Person1#: Thank you for your help.
#Person2#: So long. Thank you for shopping here. | #Person2# recommends a Mac computer to #Person1# as #Person1#'s daughter's gift. #Person1# buys it by card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Anna, when did the Smiths ask us to get to their house?
#Person2#: By 7:30 PM. There were just 30 minutes to go. Are you ready to go now?
#Person1#: Not yet. Do you know where my blue shirt is? I don't want to go with this brown one.
#Person2#: It's right there in the cupboard with your other shirts. Why isn't Sarah here yet? She said she'd be here by 7:00 PM. Without her taking care of the kids, we can't go to the Smiths tonight.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure she'll be here any minute now. It takes us just about 20 minutes to get there. We won't be late as long as we leave by 7:10 PM. | #Person1# and Anna will go to the Smiths. Anna's worried they can't go because the babysitter Sarah hasn't arrived yet. #Person1# comforts her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?
#Person2#: Hawaii.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?
#Person2#: Yes, we plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming and windsurfing. But most of all we are planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.
#Person1#: Your children must all be excited about it.
#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're counting the days. Are you going to Europe again this summer?
#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt. | #Person2# will go to Hawaii with #Person2#'s family and invites #Person1# to go together. #Person1# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why did you miss work last week? We had to finish the project without you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that, Amy. I was very sick.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah? What did you have?
#Person2#: Um, I had the donkey pox, it's a new sickness, not many people have heard of it yet.
#Person1#: Hmm, I think you were just on vacation. | #Person2# explains why #Person2# missed work. But Amy thinks #Person2#'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#: Good morning, Golden Bridge Hotel at your service.
#Person2#: Good morning, I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for next week?
#Person1#: Alright, single room or double room?
#Person2#: Double room, please. It's for an American couple.
#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me check the bookings. Yes, we have double rooms available, what kind of room would you like, Sir?
#Person2#: I'd like a room with a nice view, please?
#Person1#: We have a nice garden view room.
#Person2#: Good, I'll take that one. Is there a bar in your hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. And there is also a party on each Saturday night in the bar till the next morning.
#Person2#: Party all night? No kidding. Anyway, what's the room charge?
#Person1#: $188. 00 per night, with breakfast, North Pole star buffet. What is their arrival time?
#Person2#: They should turn up around 5:00 PM next Tuesday and then check out next Sunday.
#Person1#: I see, may I have your name and phone number?
#Person2#: Yes, 66301321, Martin. | #Person1# helps Martin make a reservation for a double room with a nice garden view and tells Martin about the price and the bar in the hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want a ticket to New York, one way please.
#Person2#: That'll be $285. How would you like to pay?
#Person1#: Credit card. I don't like to pay in cash because it's quite inconvenient.
#Person2#: OK, I see.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, my doctor advised me not to eat any meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like to have it again this time.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I'm not able to do that. Otherwise, we would need 24-hours notice for special meals. Here is your ticket.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, my! I forgot to bring my credit card. Let me see. Oh, fortunately there is enough cash in my wallet. | #Person1# wants a ticket to New York and asks for a special salad plate but #Person2# can't offer that. #Person1#'ll pay by cash. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Isn't this apartment good?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I mean, it's OK.
#Person1#: It's so big, so much room. I feel so free here.
#Person2#: It must be cold in winter. Our place's so comfortable and warm.
#Person1#: Oh, John, and the view. Look at the view of the ocean from this window. I feel so relaxed.
#Person2#: Oh God. It makes me seasick. Our place's so much more down to Earth.
#Person1#: Look at this furniture. I like it so much.
#Person2#: You do? I feel like I'm in a museum. It's uncomfortable. Are you supposed to sit in these chairs?
#Person1#: Oh, John. Don't you wish we could live in a place like this?
#Person2#: What's wrong with our place? | #Person1# thinks the apartment is big with a good view and #Person1# likes the furniture. But John thinks the room makes him uncomfortable. | Summarize the 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'll 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 recover or not. If she is still ill. I cannot leave her to work in China. | David bought some old books and will take them back to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes to China depends on his mom's health condition. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Bob?
#Person2#: No, not much. Do you like it?
#Person1#: Well, yes, it makes me relaxed. So what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like listening to rock.
#Person1#: Ah, it makes my stomach turn. I just can't get relaxation from it. It just makes too much noise. Then what group do you like best?
#Person2#: Uh, the Cranberry's, I like both their songs and clothing. | #Person1# likes jazz while Bob likes rock from which #Person1# cannot get relaxation. | Summarize the 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 Sam, it's 8:00 o'clock now, get up quickly. It's time for breakfast.
#Person2#: I don't really want to get up.
#Person1#: What would you like for breakfast, Sam?
#Person2#: I'm not quite hungry now, let me think for a while. What kind of food do you prepare mom?
#Person1#: Sandwiches, bread and vegetables.
#Person2#: Are they chicken sandwiches or vegetable ones?
#Person1#: Chicken sandwiches.
#Person2#: Great, they're my favorite!
#Person1#: What do you want to drink? Juice or milk?
#Person2#: Milk, please.
#Person1#: Wash your hands before you eat.
#Person2#: Ok, mom, but where's dad?
#Person1#: He's sleeping.
#Person2#: Sleeping? Why? It's 8:00 o'clock already. Dad is too lazy.
#Person1#: No, Sam, he slept rather late last night, because he went to the station to meet his friend. Don't wake him up, let him sleep a little more.
#Person2#: Ok, mom. | Mom wakes up Sam and has prepared his favorite chicken sandwiches. Mom asks Sam not to wake up Dad because he stayed up late last night. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Police station, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling to tell you I found a car. I thought it might be a stolen car.
#Person1#: I see. Where exactly did you find it?
#Person2#: Near the number 8 bridge along the London Road?
#Person1#: Can I know your name and address please?
#Person2#: Henry Roberts. I live at 51 Eaton Road.
#Person1#: What do you do, Mister Roberts?
#Person2#: I'm an engineer at backs at company.
#Person1#: Do you still remember the number of the car?
#Person2#: Yes. the number is BWE 4578.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: It's yellow and nearly new.
#Person1#: When did you find the car?
#Person2#: On Wednesday.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, Mister Roberts. We'll investigate it. | Roberts tells the police he found a car and thought it might be a stolen car. The police will investigate 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#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.
#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Fun, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't go there. Have you been there?
#Person1#: No, I've never been to Italy. I'd really like to go to Rome. Well, the cars in the car park. Is this all your luggage?
#Person2#: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy.
#Person1#: Barbara, what's in it? Books or stones?
#Person2#: Just 20 pairs of shoes. | Barbara tells Rod about her trip to Milan. Rod then finds Barbara's suitcase is very heavy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jim, why were you late for school this morning?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Brown.
#Person1#: Did you get up late?
#Person2#: No. I got up at 7:00 o'clock as usual this morning. Then I had breakfast and left home at 7:30.
#Person1#: It only takes you about 20 minutes to walk to school. Why were you late?
#Person2#: Well, on my way to school I saw a boy lying on the street. He had fallen off his bike. I ran to help him and found he was injured.
#Person1#: What did you do?
#Person2#: I took him to the nearest hospital.
#Person1#: You did the right thing, Jim.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mrs. Brown. | Jim was late and he explains to Mrs. Brown he helped an injured boy. Mrs. Brown thinks he did the right thing. | Summarize the 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, madam. How do you like your staying here?
#Person2#: Quite good. Excuse me, are there any places of interest?
#Person1#: Yes, there are so many near our hoteI.Three blocks away from here, there is temple. It's famous for its building and paintings.lt ' s worth visiting.
#Person2#: Thank you. I think today we will go there. | #Person2# asks #Person1# about local places of interest. #Person1# recommends a temple. | Summarize the 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 result of your lab test?
#Person2#: When it comes to that, I have a lot to say.
#Person1#: Then say it.
#Person2#: When I went back to my doctor to hear the results of my lab tests, I tried to keep a poker face even though I was scared to death. Then you guess what he said.
#Person1#: That ' s just what I want to know.
#Person2#: He told me the tests were negative and there was nothing wrong with me. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# was scared about the result of #Person2#'s lab tests but the doctor told #Person1# there was nothing wrong 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#: Sandy, can you help me contact these people?
#Person2#: Sure, what do you want me to tell them?
#Person1#: Well, I need to confirm the time of their classes.
#Person2#: Ok, where can I find their telephone number?
#Person1#: They are all listed here on this sheet of paper.
#Person2#: Is it their home, office or cell phone numbers?
#Person1#: Unless it ' s marked differently, it ' s their home numbers.
#Person2#: Alright. What if I can ' t get a hold of them by phone?
#Person1#: Then, you should e-mail them with the information.
#Person2#: Where can I find their e-mail addresses?
#Person1#: They should have then listed on their resumes.
#Person2#: And if there aren ' t any e-mail addresses?
#Person1#: Then send them a SMS on their cell phone.
#Person2#: Ok. That sounds easy enough. Have you called any of them yet?
#Person1#: Yes. I called the first three people on the list, but they didn ' t pick up.
#Person2#: Did you leave a voice message?
#Person1#: I left a voice message on one---just for the first person on the list.
#Person2#: I see. What did you tell her?
#Person1#: I told her that she should call me back at my office number.
#Person2#: Ok, so, maybe I should call her again.
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. She might not get the other message in time.
#Person2#: One more question. It looks like some of these numbers are long-distance. Do you have a calling card that I can use to get through to them?
#Person1#: Sure. You can use this one. The pin number is written on the back of the card.
#Person2#: Alright. Thanks a lot. Don ' t worry. I ' ll take care of it.
#Person1#: Great work. I ' m off for the weekend! See you on Monday.
#Person2#: See you. | #Person1# requests Sandy to help #Person1# contact some people to confirm the time of their classes. #Person1# tells Sandy the numbers on the sheet are mostly home numbers and if Sandy can't find their e-mail addresses, she can send them SMS. #Person1# has called some people but #Person1# thinks Sandy can call them again. #Person1# gives Sandy the pin number of a call card so that she can call long-distance numbers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. This is Dr. Galas Office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' d like to make an appointment with Dr. Galas. Could you arrange it for me?
#Person1#: Sure. Let me check his schedule. How about tomorrow afternoon at 2:30?
#Person2#: I ' m not available tomorrow afternoon. How about tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: I ' m sorry. Dr. Galas is fully engaged tomorrow morning. How about the day after tomorrow at 9:30 in the morning?
#Person2#: That ' s fine. Thanks.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. Could I have your name and phone number, please?
#Person2#: Certainly. My name is Janet Smith, and my phone number is 610-555-1234.
#Person1#: Very good, Ms. Smith. I have scheduled an appointment for you on Wednesday at 9:30 am.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. | #Person2# phones to make an appointment with Dr. Galas. #Person1# helps to schedule the appointment on Wednesday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John hasn't turned up and Stefan is ill. Do we have anyone on stand-by?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, we're very short-staffed at the moment. Can you ask the shift supervisor to ask one of his team to do some overtime? Perhaps Tommy can stand in for an hour or two until we find a replacement. | #Person1# and #Person2# try to make up for staff shortage. #Person2# suggests letting Tommy stand 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#: I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed. What do you think? Damn, it hurts!
#Person2#: We'll have to get you to a hospital. I can ride you on the back of my bike.
#Person1#: I'm lucky I wasn't killed. I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour. There was too much gravel on that corner. I slid out.
#Person2#: Yes, I almost slid too. Alright. This tourniquet is tight. How does it feel?
#Person1#: Make it tighter. I want the blood stopped. Then wrap some bandages around the cut. Then we can go. Ouch! I hope I can walk.
#Person2#: Alright, I'm twisting it around. You tell me when to stop.
#Person1#: There. Stop! | #Person1# tells #Person2# how #Person1# got injured. #Person1# treats the wound and will send #Person1# to the hospital. | Summarize the 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 doctor Thomson?
#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.
#Person1#: How can you be so sure?
#Person2#: I can tell form the way he spoke to us.
#Person1#: Never believe his words. | #Person2# trusts doctor Thomson's ability while #Person1# doesn't. | Summarize the 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 love me?
#Person2#: I'm very fond of you.
#Person1#: Yes, but do you love me?
#Person2#: why? You mean a lot to me.
#Person1#: why didn't you answer my question?
#Person2#: what question?
#Person1#: Do you love me? come on, I'm eager to hear.
#Person2#: you know that I care for you. I---I'm proud of you.
#Person1#: Don't cherish your words, dear.
#Person2#: I---I don't feel like saying it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# loves #Person1#. #Person2# keeps dodging the question. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 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# thinks the teacher shouldn't accuse a student in front of the whole class but do it privately. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Donna, you really shocked everyone at the party last night!
#Person2#: You mean with my performance?
#Person1#: Yes! We have all assumed that you were the quiet, shy type.
#Person2#: I guess everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to sing like that?
#Person2#: I was part of a band in school.
#Person1#: You? Wow. And why don't you ever dress like that at work?
#Person2#: Come on! This is work. Don't you think that would be a little weird? | #Person1# says everyone is shocked at #Person2#'s performance. #Person2# explains #Person2# never dresses like that at work because that's weird. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to meet you again sometime.
#Person2#: That would be great. Actually, can I get your phone number, Ella? That's assuming you don't mind if I call you sometime.
#Person1#: Anytime. You can reach me at 5558929.
#Person2#: Ok, got it. I will call you sometime next week.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: It's time to go. Bye, Ella. Hope to see you soon
#Person1#: Bye, Jason. | Jason asks for Ella's number and will call her sometime next week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello! How are you.
#Person2#: Not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well over the last few days.
#Person1#: What have you got? A cough? A cold?
#Person2#: That's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.
#Person1#: Perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. You do have a high-pressure job.
#Person2#: Maybe. I haven't been able to keep my food down either. That's unusual.
#Person1#: Well. I'm sure the doctor will be able to prescribe something to make you well again. Dr. Jameson is very good.
#Person2#: Yes, he is. I'Ve make an appointment for 10 o'clock, so I'd better move along.
#Person1#: OK. Hope you feel better soon. You should take it easy. I'm sure the doctor will prescribe rest, you know. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't been feeling well. #Person2# is going to see a doctor. #Person1# cheers up #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Susan, what are you coming as this year?
#Person2#: Coming as?
#Person1#: Yeah. . . for Halloween! We have a big office party tomorrow evening. There's a prize for best costume!
#Person2#: Um. . . I have to confess, I haven't given it much thought. I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there.
#Person1#: Really! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival?
#Person2#: Oh. . . Sure. We have an entire month! In traditional Chinese culture, Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit.
#Person1#: Cool! A whole month! What do you do during that month?
#Person2#: Well, people sometimes set off firecrackers, some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense. Mainly though, you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry.
#Person1#: Feed them?
#Person2#: Yeah. . . we set up tables with food, fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts.
#Person1#: And then later everyone eats the food?
#Person2#: Yes! How did you guess that?
#Person1#: It makes sense, right? Who else is going to eat it?
#Person2#: Good Point!
#Person1#: But no dressing up like ghosts, right?
#Person2#: No! So. . . is Halloween essentially the same thing as ghost month? | #Person1# asks Susan about her Halloween costume plan but Susan is from China and doesn't celebrate Halloween. She then tells #Person1# about Chinese ghost festival customs. Susan says China has an entire ghost month and people set off firecrackers and prepare food to feed ghosts. | Summarize the 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 trying to decide what school to apply to?
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is better?
#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.
#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private schools.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring!
#Person1#: where did you end up going?
#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to the top?
#Person2#: that was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?
#Person1#: sure. What's this one a picture of?
#Person2#: oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing next to a famous foundation in the centre of the city.
#Person1#: you don't look very happy in that picture.
#Person2#: no, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!
#Person1#: so what did you do?
#Person2#: we spent that afternoon walking around a flea market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.
#Person1#: my travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Louvre?
#Person2#: of course! You can't go to Paris without going to their famous art gallery! I was surprised by how small the Mona Lisa was though.
#Person1#: that's what everyone says! I can't wait to see it for myself some day. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Paris and shows #Person1# some pictures. #Person2# says by the time of one picture, #Person2# was sick of sightseeing but still enjoyed the trip to the art gallery and recommends #Person1# to go. #Person1# feels interested. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I never understand why these shops have so much liquor.
#Person2#: What do you mean? It's because it's much cheaper to buy liquor duty-free.
#Person1#: But why? Why don't people like to buy shirts duty-free? Or shoes? I just don't understand why it's always liquor.
#Person2#: Well, it's because in most countries liquor has a higher tax on it.
#Person1#: You mean liquor has a higher tax than other things?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: No, I didn't. How high is the tax?
#Person2#: Well, it is different in different countries. But it's because of the high tax that buying liquor duty-free is such a good deal.
#Person1#: Why would the government want to tax liquor so much?
#Person2#: Liquor is considered a luxury item. And also, it is considered as something that isn't very healthy. So if people want to buy it, the government thinks it has the right to tax it.
#Person1#: That's why a lot of people buy cigarettes here too, isn't it?
#Person2#: Of course. Cigarettes are also taxed very heavily. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that the duty-free shops sell so much liquor. #Person2# explains liquor is considered luxurious and unhealthy so liquor has a higher tax on it, which makes buying liquor duty-free a good deal. | Summarize the 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 did you learn at the workshop you went to yesterday? Do you think it was worth the investment to go?
#Person2#: Yeah, I really got a lot of the session. The workshop topic was resolving personal problems. It was led by a professional human resources director. The teacher had a lot of experience, and I think we were all given a really good base to start with.
#Person1#: The workshop was only one afternoon long, do you really think you can learn that much in only a couple of hours?
#Person2#: It depends on the topic, the teacher, and the way the course is set up. Yesterday, even though we only had a short time to discuss the issues, the workshop got us all thinking. We learned some very basic, but very useful methods of dealing with personnel issues.
#Person1#: Sounds like you really learned a lot.
#Person2#: I did. . . I just hope I can implement all these great ideas that we shared. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# learned a lot at the workshop but #Person1# doubts it. #Person2# assures #Person1# that even though they had a short time, they started to think and learned useful methods. | Summarize the 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 come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
#Person2#: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.
#Person1#: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?
#Person2#: Well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.
#Person1#: You're a good student. I'm sure you can do well. What you need to do is to relax.
#Person2#: You're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time?
#Person1#: Taking a Taiji class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you cope with your stress.
#Person2#: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to spend my time studying!
#Person1#: You need to take some breaks throughout the day. Studying all day isn't very usually effective.
#Person2#: You're right. I usually end up staring at my computer or checking my email instead of doing my work for class.
#Person1#: Besides, it's not difficult to learn Taiji. In fact, I can teach you a move that's supposed to help you fall asleep! You just have to sit down like this, bend over and breath in deeply.
#Person2#: That's fantastic. I'm going to go try that out in my room now. good night!
#Person1#: Good night, sleep tight ; don't let the bed bugs bite! | #Person2# has insomnia due to #Person2#'s stress about grades. #Person1# tells #Person2# to relax and suggests #Person2# learn Taiji. #Person1# teaches #Person2# a move to help #Person2# fall asleep and #Person2# will try it out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who got ripped off?
#Person2#: Big time! A hacker broke into the company's files and got all her personal information. You really think it's completely safe?
#Person1#: Well, maybe not 100 percent. I did hear about some tricks people use.
#Person2#: Now we're getting to the truth.
#Person1#: There are shills. A shill is someone who bids up the price of their own sale.
#Person2#: See? And I bet that's easy to do online. Everybody's anonymous. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a person was ripped off by a hacker and they both think the Internet is unsafe. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub!
#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa.
#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy.
#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already!
#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink?
#Person2#: Surprise me. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to order. They will have chips. | Summarize the 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 got anything for diarrhea?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. These tablets are very effective.
#Person1#: How should I take this medicine?
#Person2#: Take two tablets every six hours.
#Person1#: I see. I'll follow your instructions.
#Person2#: And take a good rest for a few days.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# gives #Person1# the medicine for diarrhea and the instructions on taking 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#: Accounting, this is Mike.
#Person2#: Mike, this is Leo in Sales. I was just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow. Are we still on?
#Person1#: Goodness! It's been so long I actually forgot. Let me see. . . yes, it is on my calendar.
#Person2#: OK. See you at your office at 2:30.
#Person1#: Right, see you then! | Leo calls Mike to confirm their meeting tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?
#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.
#Person2#: I like this style, but I don't like its color. Do you have this coat in yellow?
#Person1#: Yes, I will find one for you. Here you are. It's made of exceptionally good quality, pure wool, and is very soft.
#Person2#: It looks nice.
#Person1#: Yeah, this is the latest model. If you like it, you can try it on. | #Person2# wants to see some coats. #Person1# recommends the current bestsellers and finds a yellow one for #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really, you?
#Person1#: I'm throwing a party next Saturday.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, are you going to come?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't really want to.
#Person1#: Well, why don't you?
#Person2#: I hate going to parties.
#Person1#: Well, that's okay.
#Person2#: Yeah, sorry. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# hates parties. | Summarize the 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 bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?
#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I'm sure I saved a lot of money by doing it mys
#Person1#: so, let's see. You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls. You'Ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries. The bath, shower and waterbasin are the sam
#Person2#: yes, they are. I gave them a good clean. They are in good condition and don't need to be replaced.
#Person1#: how long did it take you to do the tiling.
#Person2#: as I hadn't done it before, I had to keep referring to information I got from the internet. Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening. The
#Person1#: I think you'Ve done a very good job. As least as good as a professional would do. Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom?
#Person2#: you'll be lucky! However, I'll print out the information I got from the internet and you can do it yourself. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# redecorated #Person2#'s bathroom on #Person2#'s own and how long it took to do so. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s work 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#: Good Morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.
#Person1#: Do you have a registration card?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I'm a tourist.
#Person1#: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, occupation, address and contacting number.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. Which kind of medicine do you prefer, western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine?
#Person2#: I'd like to try traditional Chinese medicine. I heard it really works quite well if you know what you're doing.
#Person1#: All right. Yes, he does. The registration fee is 7 yuan, please. | #Person2# wants to see an internist and registers as a new patient with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# prefers traditional Chinese medicine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, is that the Peace Restaurant?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like a table for six at 7:00 this evening. Can you arrange it for us?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I'll check if there is any availability. I'm sorry, sir. There isn't any table left for 7:00, but we can give you one at 8: 00. Would you like to make a reservation at that time?
#Person1#: Let me see. It seems a little late.
#Person2#: Usually, the restaurant will be quieter at that time.
#Person1#: OK. I'll change the time to 8: 00.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. A table for 6 at 8: 00 this evening. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: It's John.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Bye. | John calls to book a table at 7:00 but #Person2# can only give him one at 8:00. John changes the time to 8:00. | Summarize the 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, I would like to speak with Ryan.
#Person2#: This is Ryan. How may I help you?
#Person1#: Ryan, this is Malia, and I am afraid that I am feeling a bit under the weather.
#Person2#: Do you know what the problem is?
#Person1#: I have a horrible rash from poison oak.
#Person2#: Have you had it a long time?
#Person1#: The doctor said that I probably have had it a few days.
#Person2#: Have you been using anything for it?
#Person1#: I bought some over-the-counter lotion, and I am taking an antihistamine.
#Person2#: That will probably take care of your symptoms. I'll see you tomorrow. | Malia tells Ryan about her physical condition. Malia got a rash and applied some treatment. Ryan will see her tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's play a little game. I'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is.
#Person2#: Ok. I'm really bored at the moment.
#Person1#: Ok. This man is tall and slim. He's got blue eyes and curly brown hair.
#Person2#: Does he have a moustache or a beard?
#Person1#: Good question. Yes, he has a moustache, but no beard.
#Person2#: Sounds like Mike, is it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. You describe someone we both know.
#Person2#: Right. She's not very tall and she's quite plump. She's got blonder hair, but I don't know what color her eyes are.
#Person1#: Is she attractive? I don't think I know anyone like that.
#Person2#: Well, I don't find her attractive, but I'm sure you will disagree.
#Person1#: I like slim girls, so I doubt I would find a plump girl attractive. You'll have to give me some more information.
#Person2#: She's got tiny feet and wears really unfashionable shoes. In fact, she wears unfashionable clothes too.
#Person1#: This doesn't sound like anyone I know. I give up. Teel me who she is.
#Person2#: She's your mother!
#Person1#: How embarrassing! I don't even recognize a description of my own mother! How important do you think appearance is?
#Person2#: I think that unfortunately it's more important than a person's character. Advertising and stuff tells us that we have to be attractive. I think it's wrong, but that's the way the world is now.
#Person1#: I'm afraid you're right. I chose my girlfriend because she has a wonderful personality.
#Person2#: Well, you certainly didn't choose her because of her looks! Hey, I was joking! Don't hit me! | #Person1# and #Person2# play a game of describing someone and asking each other to guess who it is. After two rounds, they start to talk about the importance of one's appearance. They both agree that a person's personality is more important than appearance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could we borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend?
#Person2#: That would be a possibility. Where is this fundraiser taking place?
#Person1#: It is in the hotel ballroom down the street.
#Person2#: Do you need it for the whole weekend?
#Person1#: We will need it for both days.
#Person2#: We will need to know who will be driving the van.
#Person1#: The van will be driven by Mary and me.
#Person2#: It needs to be back on Sunday night. Can you arrange for that?
#Person1#: Oh yeah, no problem. Would you mind if we borrowed a few of the chairs from the lunchroom.
#Person2#: Just keep track of everything and get it all back where you took it from by Sunday evening. | #Person1# wants to borrow the company van for a fundraiser and also asks for some chairs. #Person2# agrees but asks #Person1# to bring them back by Sunday evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel to Australia.
#Person2#: Certainly. Could you put it on the scales, so I can check the weight?
#Person1#: Sure. It's not very heavy.
#Person2#: That's 850 grams. The coasts depends on how you would like to send it.
#Person1#: I see. What are the options? I suppose airmail is faster and more expensive than surface mail.
#Person2#: That's right. Sending it by airmail will cost twelve dollars and sending it by surface mail will cost eight dollars.
#Person1#: How long will it take to get there?
#Person2#: Airmail should take four or five days and surface mail should take about two weeks.
#Person1#: It that case, I'll send it by airmail. I'd like to send it as a registered parcel.
#Person2#: No problem. That's one dollar extra.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. There's thirteen dollars.
#Person2#: There's you receipt. Goodbye. | #Person2# tells #Person1# airmail is more expensive but faster than surface mail. #Person1# decides to send a registered parcel to Australia by airmail. | Summarize the 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, sir. Are you ready to order now?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to try Chinese food. But I don't know anything about it.
#Person1#: Chinese food is divided into eight big cuisines, such as Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Fujisan food, etc. Our restaurant is famous for Sichuan style.
#Person2#: Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Sichuan food?
#Person1#: Yes. Cantonese food is lighter while Sichuan food is spicy and hot.
#Person2#: Really? I like hot food. Can you make a few suggestions?
#Person1#: How about the eggplant and minced pork in dry red chili sauce and the'Tofu'beancurd? They are our specialties.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have them. Is there any soup?
#Person1#: Yes. Sour soup of Sichuan style. It's our chef's recommendation.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'll have a try.
#Person1#: Sir, your dish will take 5 minutes to prepare. While waiting, would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: Martini, please.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We'll try our best to serve you as soon as possible. | #Person2# wants to try Chinese food and asks #Person1# for suggestions. #Person1# introduces the main cuisines of Chinese food and recommends some hot food to meet #Person2#'s preference. #Person2# accepts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We did a survey on your job performance.
#Person2#: How did I do?
#Person1#: Not so good. Lots of complains.
#Person2#: Really? I thought I was doing well.
#Person1#: Your performance so far is not quite in line with what we expect for our executives. I hope I'Ve made my point. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s job performance isn't satisfying, despite #Person2#'s opposite opinion. | Summarize the 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 carrying fresh fish?
#Person2#: Yes we do. Check the meat department. There is a fish counter there too.
#Person1#: I already looked, but did not see anything.
#Person2#: Let me show you.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: See, it's right over there.
#Person1#: Oh, gosh. I didn't see it.
#Person2#: That's all right. | #Person1# asks for fresh fish. #Person2# shows #Person1# the fish counter. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What an amazing film! I can't remember the last time I felt this good coming out of a movie theater!
#Person2#: I know what you mean. Robert Redford is my favorite actor, so I knew I would like it.
#Person1#: Yeah, but there were so many little things that were cool - the music, the lighting, the way the camera kept moving around... I don't think I've ever seen a more interesting film.
#Person2#: It definitely got me thinking. Also, there was one pan in the middle that was pretty sad...
#Person1#: Oh, don't remind me! I cried that whole time!
#Person2#: Come on. Let's get some coffee and pie and keep talking!
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss a movie they just finished. Both of them think it's amazing and interesting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 6652-767.
#Person2#: Hello. Could I speak to Alistair, please?
#Person1#: Speaking. Is that you, Bill?
#Person2#: Hello yes, it's me. I didn't recognize your voice.
#Person1#: I've got a bit of cold. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, we're meeting Bob's girlfriend and her parents tonight giving them dinner. I've just opened the box of champagne glasses and there are two glasses missing. Have you got a set you can lend to me, by any chance?
#Person1#: Sure, sure, glad to. When do you need them?
#Person2#: Well, can I come over in a quarter of an hour? I've got to go to Marilyn's for some sugar first - I've run out of that as well.
#Person1#: Is that all you need? Anything else you are short of?
#Person2#: No, I think I'm all right otherwise. Thanks a lot, Alistair. See you in a bit.
#Person1#: Bye. | Bill phones Alistair to borrow a set of champagne glasses because he will invite Bob's girlfriend and her parents to have dinner. Alistair agrees to help and they schedule the time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?
#Person1#: Who is that calling, please?
#Person2#: My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.
#Person2#: I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me to give a lecture. There are some details I want to discuss with him.
#Person1#: I see, but you must speak to himself about that. Oh, well, if you leave your number, I'll tell him to ring you as soon as he is available.
#Person2#: Thanks. My number is 7838298. | Li Hong phones to discuss the details of a lecture with Dr. Perkins. #Person1# says Perkins isn't available and will let him call Li back. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mark? What were you up to yesterday? I called you, but there wasn't anybody home.
#Person2#: We went out to the stadium. Bob hadn't been to a game for a few weeks.
#Person1#: How'd it go? Did we win?
#Person2#: Nope, lost again. But, it was a good game. | Mark tells #Person1# that he went to the stadium for a game yesterday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You've been in this country for a long time now. You must have noticed quite a few differences between living in Indonesia and living in England. What's the most obvious thing that you've noticed?
#Person2#: In what way? Culturally or educationally?
#Person1#: Well, let's begin with families.
#Person2#: Oh, families. Yes, there's lots of differences.
#Person1#: What sort of differences? Family size or customs?
#Person2#: Well, in Indonesia, they have such a variety of types of people. Some of them are nuclear families. Some of them have quite a lot of children, depending on their religion.
#Person1#: Does it depend on where they live?
#Person2#: Yes, but then, of course, religion is also depending on their area.
#Person1#: So which groups tend to have the largest families?
#Person2#: Muslims usually have.
#Person1#: Sort of 5 or 6 or bigger than that?
#Person2#: Well, I left Indonesia a long time ago, but from the people that I know, I think 4 children is the average. Though there can be 6. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the differences between Indonesian families and English ones. #Person2# says the Indonesian tend to have more kids and Muslims usually have the biggest families. | Summarize the 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 got your schedule for this term, Monica?
#Person2#: Yes, Yuri, I have. It's going to be quite a hard term.
#Person1#: Really? What subjects are you taking?
#Person2#: I've got culture studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30.
#Person1#: Oh, 8:30. That's early. Do you have any classes after that?
#Person2#: Yes. Straight after that at 10:00, I have a class on social change.
#Person1#: That sounds OK. Do you have afternoons free?
#Person2#: Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I've got language development at 2:00 o'clock.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. What other classes do you have?
#Person2#: I've got education on Monday morning at 9:40 and communication studies on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.
#Person1#: Wow, that's a lot of classes.
#Person2#: I know. I hope they'll be good. | Monica discusses her schedule for this term with Yuri. Monica has a lot of classes scheduled and she thinks it's going to be a hard term. | Summarize the 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, Scott. How are you?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Rebecca. I'm tired.
#Person1#: Well, don't go to bed so late.
#Person2#: But I don't. I watch sports on TV and then I go to bed at about 9:15. The problem is I wake up really early.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I take the boat to school now and it goes at 7:30 in the morning so my mom wakes me up at 6:44. I have breakfast and leave home at 7:00.
#Person1#: So have you changed school then?
#Person2#: Yes. The school on our island is for 6:00 to 11 year olds. Now I'm 12.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. So do you get home late in the evening?
#Person2#: Quite late. The boat back home is 2 hours after school. My mom's sister lives near the school. So I go and have dinner at her house.
#Person1#: When do you have time to do your homework?
#Person2#: I usually find a quiet table on the boat. When I get home, I watch TV, listen to music or use the computer. | Scott tells Rebecca he's tired because he has to wake up early to catch the boat to school. Then he shares his schedule after changing school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's raining again. Tom, bring me the umbrella.
#Person2#: Well, mom. I'm sorry to tell you that I left it on the bus.
#Person1#: Again? Don't you know that umbrella is expensive? You always leave our umbrellas on the bus, don't you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, mom. I won't let it happen again.
#Person1#: It's no use saying sorry. You should be more careful and remember to take the umbrella with you when you get off the bus next time, OK?
#Person2#: OK. I won't lose anymore umbrellas, mom.
#Person1#: Anyway, just give me your cellphone, then you won't focus on it and lose the umbrella. You are having trouble with your study because of your phone, too.
#Person2#: OK, if you want. | Tom's mother blames Tom for losing the umbrella and takes away his cellphone to make him focus on real-life and study. | Summarize the 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 Harry, it's great to see you again. I heard you have been traveling a lot recently.
#Person2#: Yeah, over the past 80 days. I've been to many countries in Africa.
#Person1#: I really envy you. Did you ride a lion?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm just kidding.
#Person2#: Well I didn't ride a lion, but one time a mother elephant ran after me. And it was fun.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: No, I'm just kidding.
#Person1#: You really frightened me.
#Person2#: Well. I really miss the comforts of home. Now I just want to take a break. A long break. | #Person1# inquires Harry about his travel to Africa. Harry jokes about an elephant running after him and expresses his eagerness for a 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#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
#Person2#: Oh yes, they said they had a great time.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Did you ask how the hotels were?
#Person2#: It seems they're excellent and not expensive.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I've heard. Did they say if they had any language problem?
#Person2#: Sometimes. They told me that hardly anybody speaks English, except the people on the hotels. But the staff of the hotels are helpful and friendly.
#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were there?
#Person2#: No, they advised us not to buy clothes. They're much more expensive than in the states. But they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns said the weather in Venezuela was cool and the hotels there were excellent, but they had language problems and advised them not to buy clothes. | Summarize the 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 Joe, is there anything to eat? I'm starving.
#Person2#: No, I thought there was a frozen pizza but it's gone. Um, Meg, why don't we get take out?
#Person1#: Oh oK. Why don't we get Chinese food wongs quick?
#Person2#: OK. Where is the?
#Person1#: Oh it's on the notice board in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Oh here it is. OK, what do you feel like having?
#Person1#: I like the lemon chicken.
#Person2#: Lemon chicken, OK, and the sweet and sour pork is always good, isn't it? What about some rice?
#Person1#: Yeah, 2 orders of steamed rice and how about some vegetables.
#Person2#: I don't care, fine. One serving of stir fried vegetables. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, that should do it.
#Person2#: OK. I'll call them.
#Person1#: Good. Hey and ask them to make it quick I'm starving. | Meg and Joe talk about what to order. They will have lemon chicken, pork, rice, and stir-fried vegetables. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Queen's Theatre, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have 2 tickets for the show this Saturday?
#Person1#: Well, all the tickets have been sold out, but we still have a few for Wednesday evening and Tuesday afternoon.
#Person2#: Wednesday evening is OK. Have you got 2 near the front?
#Person1#: Let me see. Just 2 tickets near the back.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: They are $8 each.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take them. | #Person2# buys 2 tickets for a show with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sit down, please, Mister Johnson. Can you tell me more about your school work?
#Person2#: OK. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math and the results I got in my math paper were often quite good.
#Person1#: Do you think that these subjects will help you get this job?
#Person2#: Of course. I understand that you produce computers and prepare software, and working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in math. That's especially true when it comes to writing programs. And I think my results show that I have such abilities.
#Person1#: I see. Well, I've enjoyed our talk. We'll inform you of our decision in a week.
#Person2#: Great, as I'll have to go back to my college 10 days later. | #Person1# gives Johnson a job interview. Johnson says he is good at history, geography, and math, and thinks his background qualifies him for the job. #Person1# will inform Johnson of the results 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#: Can you fix me a cup of tea, Johnny?
#Person2#: Well... uh... how about a glass of juice instead?
#Person1#: No. I'd like tea. Can you put it in my favorite cup? You probably washed it...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, uh, about your mug...
#Person1#: I'll find it... Where are all the floral pattern plates? And dad's Yankee's mug? | #Person2# insists on treating #Person2# a tea. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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