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#Person1#: IBA, Jane speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to speak to someone regarding my card.
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm not quite sure if I understand. In what way, Sir? Has your card been stolen?
#Person2#: No, no. Nothing at all like that. It's just that I applied for a credit card with you a while ago, my application was accepted, but I'm still waiting for my card.
#Person1#: Oh, I see, Sir. Well, it does take 5 working days to issue and post the card.
#Person2#: Yes, my application was accepted last Friday. Now it's Wednesday, that's more than 5 days.
#Person1#: Sorry, Sir, but it's 5 working days. This does not include weekends, so your card should be with you later this week.
#Person2#: Of course! How silly of me! Yes, 5 working days would mean this Friday, at the earliest. I see. I'm sorry to trouble you.
#Person1#: It's no trouble at all, Sir. Is there anything else I can help you with today?
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I again apologise for the misunderstanding, bye for now. | #Person2# is calling because he hasn't received his card. Jane tells him that it takes 5 working days to issue and post the card and helps him to distinguish the difference between days and working days. | Summarize the 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 John Smith.Can I speak to Mr.White, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr.White speaking.
#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.
#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
#Person1#: OK. I will be there.
#Person2#: Thank you for calling.Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Mr.White asks John to come to his office to know more about Mr.White's house for sale. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, gosh! I feel everything around me is against me.
#Person2#: Don't take it too hard. There are some tips you should know in job-hunting of 2010.
#Person1#: Well, I am all ears. Maybe they are helpful.
#Person2#: Firstly, you must always show your best to the interviewer. And secondly, try to avoid spamming through e-mails, because this will make the reader go crazy. The last but not the least, there is no substitute for pounding the pavement in such a digital age.
#Person1#: I understand what you mean, and I will not upset myself. Face it.
#Person2#: Good luck to us. | #Person1# is upset and thinks everything is against #Person1#. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions and #Person1# will face the challenge. | Summarize the 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 may I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m having a problem.
#Person1#: What problem are you having?
#Person2#: There have been charges made on my debit card that I didn ' t make.
#Person1#: Do you have the statement for your card?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: What are the charges you ' re referring to?
#Person2#: The last four charges on the page.
#Person1#: I ' m afraid we ' re going to have to investigate these charges.
#Person2#: How long will an investigation take?
#Person1#: I honestly don ' t know, but we will freeze payment on these charges.
#Person2#: That sounds absolutely fantastic. | There have four charges made on #Person2#'s debit card that #Person2# didn't make. #Person2# will freeze payment on those charges. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Should we ask Jason to play? He's always watching movies on HBO.
#Person2#: I guess we should invite him. I just hope he doesn't start talking about Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger again.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! The game is better with three people. Anyway, if we don't ask him to play, he'll be mad.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right. We'll never hear the end of it. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to invite Jason to play the game. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
#Person1#: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
#Person1#: No problem, sir.
#Person2#: What is the price of the suite?
#Person1#: It is $ 200 per night.
#Person2#: It is a little high. I'm told that your hotel is offering discount now.
#Person1#: Yes, but the offer ended yesterday. I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Then do you have anything less expensive?
#Person1#: No, sir. So far it is the least expensive suite for tomorrow night.
#Person2#: OK, I will take it. By the way, does the price include breakfast?
#Person1#: Yes, it does. Now could I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is David White.
#Person1#: Would you kindly spell it for me?
#Person2#: That is D-A-V-I-D, W-H-I-T-E.
#Person1#: Thank you, I got it. And how long do you expect to stay?
#Person2#: About three days.
#Person1#: OK. Our check-in time is after 12:00. And see you tomorrow.
#Person2#: Thank you. See you. | David White wants to reserve a suite with an ocean view and asks for a discount. #Person1# tells him the discount ended yesterday and it is the least expensive suite. David will stay for three days. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I see the doctor?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: Well. The doctor doesn't see nobody without an appointment.
#Person1#: Well, I am spending my vacation here and I have a stomachache and. . .
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Maybe we can fit you in at 3.
#Person1#: I'd prefer to see him asap. If I have to wait for another 30 mins, I think I will faint from this unbearable pain in my stomach and. . .
#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say it's an emergency? Here, fill out this form and take a seat. I'll send you in next. You don't have insurance?
#Person1#: No, not for this country.
#Person2#: How about traveler's insurance?
#Person1#: No, I didn't think I'd need it.
#Person2#: Can you pay cash, then?
#Person1#: Cash, credit card, cheque anything. I just have to see a doctor. I am in pain.
#Person2#: All right, all right, relax. I am only trying to do my job.
#Person1#: I know. I am sorry that I yelled at you. | #Person1# wants to see a doctor without making an appointment because #Person1# has an unbearable stomachache. #Person2# first wants to fit #Person1# in at 3 then will send #Person1# next after realizing it's an emergence. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about studying in the U. S. ?
#Person2#: Well, for many international students, coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience, especially when finding a house on campus or off campus.
#Person1#: Do you have any advice?
#Person2#: I think first of all for first-time students, coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Uh, when you live off campus, there might be a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have when living on campus.
#Person1#: I will think over your advice.
#Person2#: Well, of course, the choice is up to you. Good luck!
#Person1#: I really appreciate your help. | #Person2# thinks studying in the U.S. is a daunting experience and advises first-time students to live on campus that provides a sense of security. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, Sir?
#Person2#: May I have the menu, please?
#Person1#: Yes, here you go.
#Person2#: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please?
#Person1#: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant.
#Person2#: OK. We'll take it.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: A fried crisp chicken and an eggplant with chili sauce.
#Person1#: How about drink?
#Person2#: Coffee, only black coffee, | #Person1# recommends Huanghe carp and vinegar. #Person2# will take it and also orders a chicken, eggplant, and coffee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bill. Bill! You gotta help me!
#Person2#: What's wrong? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack.
#Person1#: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven't bought my mom anything! I'm such a bad son!
#Person2#: Take it easy! Let's go to the mall, window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like.
#Person1#: That's just it! I don't know what to get her! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small! I suck at getting presents for people.
#Person2#: That's where you're making a big mistake! You can't just guess peoples'likes or sizes! Especially with clothes or jewelry. On top of that, I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her. At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like!
#Person1#: Yeah, you're right. When it comes down to it, I can be pretty tacky.
#Person2#: Yeah, tell me about it. I know! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish, right? Why don't you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod.
#Person1#: Now that's a great idea! | #Person1# asks for Bill's help to think of the Christmas gift for #Person1#'s mom. Bill thinks it's a mistake to buy clothes or jewelry because it's hard to guess people's likes or sizes. #Person1#'s mom tries to learn Spanish, Bill suggests #Person1# buying a gift certificate for a website called SpanishPod. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why do you choose our company to apply for a job?
#Person2#: I wish to have a job in which I can make good use of my strengths and have further improvement. And your company meets all my requirements.
#Person1#: Have you got a clear idea about our company?
#Person2#: Yes, I have purposefully done some homework in advance.
#Person1#: Have you tried other companies?
#Person2#: Actually, I have applied to several companies recently. But I am most satisfied with your company.
#Person1#: Will you take a job which is not in line with your major?
#Person2#: Admittedly, I hope it is a job in line with my specialty. But I will make the best effort to do the job whatever is assigned to me.
#Person1#: How long would you work here if you were admitted?
#Person2#: I would continue to work in the company as long as the job suits me well.
#Person1#: Do you expect a high salary?
#Person2#: In my mind, salary is not the most important thing. | #Person2# thinks the job in #Person1#'s company can make good use of #Person2#'s strengths. #Person2# is most satisfied with #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't care too much about the salary. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more type-functional. It combines fax machine, copy machine and printer in one. It saves a lot of place one machine instead of three.
#Person1#: Yes, this machine is even smaller than those before.
#Person2#: When will we get one of those?
#Person1#: You know our boss always trying to save the last penny. We have to use up the equipment first. | #Person1# thinks office software makes global communication much easier. #Person2# agrees and talks about the latest office equipment which is type-functional. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?
#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?
#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm 4 to tell the future.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading 5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand?
#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to.
#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong. . .
#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money?
#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but. . .
#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter?
#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told.
#Person2#: Hey! | #Person2# doesn't believe in palm reading but #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# can tell accurate things from people's palm. Then #Person1# takes a look at #Person2#'s hand and #Person2# finally finds out #Person1# jokes on #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really hate to say this, but don't go away mad, just go away.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day.
#Person1#: Then, why didn't you try to prevent it in the beginning?
#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna. You are responsible, too.
#Person1#: I don't want to argue anymore. Please get out of my life!
#Person2#: I think we can still talk.
#Person1#: No way! Please don't follow me around.
#Person2#: Talk it easy, Anna. You really don't hate me. do you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Leave me alone! | #Person2# thinks Anna and #Person2# are both responsible for the argument. Anna asks #Person2# to go away. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon.
#Person2#: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby.
#Person1#: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday.
#Person2#: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes children and always wants a child of his own.
#Person1#: In fact, they're both very excited about the coming baby. Evelyn imagines what their baby would be look like, since one parent is American and the other one is Chinese.
#Person2#: Oh, right. Now I know why they would want to see our boy. It's hard to imagine the wonder! Are they expecting a boy or a girl?
#Person1#: It's still a mystery. Because Evelyn is only three-month pregnant. But she begins to take her maternity leave now.
#Person2#: Oh! You mean she doesn't have to work now? It's hard for young parents not to overreact, isn't it? | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Bobby and his wife Evelyn are going to have a baby soon and although Evelyn is only three-month pregnant she begins to take her maternity leave. | Summarize the 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 is this on the water buffalo?
#Person2#: That's my grand-father. He was a farmer. When he was young, he had to take the water buffalo to graze in the field.
#Person1#: Oh yes, that was the best job in most farm families. That's where many of them learned to play the flute.
#Person2#: My grandfather did that too. He used the time to study instead.
#Person1#: That's interesting. Go on!
#Person2#: My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business. He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school.
#Person1#: So he became a self-taught man?
#Person2#: Right. Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village. When he was middle aged, he became a great man, quite famous.
#Person1#: In what field?
#Person2#: As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country.
#Person1#: Is he still in that that type of work.
#Person2#: No. He retired from that. He is a senator now.
#Person1#: Would you want to be a senator?
#Person2#: Well, maybe when I get old. But first I'll be a lawyer. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the man on the water buffalo is #Person2#'s grandfather who was a farmer. Then #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s grandfather's life experience and #Person2#'s grandfather is a senator 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#: Hi, Bob. Can I have the book back I lent to you last month?
#Person2#: Oh! I forgot all about it. Of course you can have it back, John. I'm sorry about the delay.
#Person1#: Well, it doesn't matter. I almost forgot it too if it is not for Peter who asked me about it this coming. | John asks Bob to return his book. Bob is sorry for the delay. | Summarize the 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 recommend a resort to me?
#Person2#: What about the Yellowstone National Park?
#Person1#: Have you ever been there?
#Person2#: Yes. The scenery is so breathtaking.
#Person1#: What is especially impressive?
#Person2#: There are thousands of hot springs and fountains. The park is known for them.
#Person1#: Is there a waterfall?
#Person2#: Yes. The well-known Yellowstone Waterfall is formed when the Yellowstone Lake falls down into the Yellowstone Canyon.
#Person1#: What an attractive place! How can I get there?
#Person2#: You can take No. 2 bus. | #Person2# recommends the Yellowstone National Park to #Person1# and thinks the hot springs and fountains are impressive. | Summarize the 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, charlie, are you busy this evening?
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
#Person1#: How old is he today?
#Person2#: It's his 50th birthday.
#Person1#: Well, wish him a happy birthday for me.
#Person2#: Sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?
#Person1#: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.
#Person2#: Well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you then.
#Person1#: Sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.
#Person1#: Sounds that way. Maybe some other time then?
#Person2#: Sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.
#Person1#: Yeah, me, too. It's about time I made a move.
#Person2#: Say hello to your friends for me.
#Person1#: Likewise. See you later.
#Person2#: Bye! | #Person1# wants to invite Charlie to go to a movie but Charlie is going to his parents' house to celebrate his father's 50th birthday. They will see a movie another time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How would you describe your ideal job?
#Person2#: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.
#Person1#: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
#Person2#: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested. What's more, your company is outstanding in this field.
#Person1#: What makes you think you would be a success in this position?
#Person2#: My graduate school training combined with my experience as an intern should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
#Person1#: How do you know about this company?
#Person2#: Your company is very reputed in this city. I heard much praise to your company. | #Person2# describes the ideal job to #Person1# and explains why #Person2# wants to work for #Person1#'s company. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s school training and experience qualify #Person2# for this job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you an outgoing person, or more reserved?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself outgoing. I used to be very shy when I was little, and it seems that I get a little more relaxed a-round people year after year, and have more fun in groups.
#Person1#: Are you more of a follower or a leader?
#Person2#: I don't try to get in front of people and lead them, particularly. I'd rather cooperate with everybody else, and get the job done by working together.
#Person1#: What basic principles do you apply to your life?
#Person2#: Not to put off till tomorrow what you can do today. I've found out that time and money get away very easily, you think you have them, and they're gone! Putting things off just makes it worse later, so even if it's hard at the time, I try to get things done that day and not let them go. | #Person2# thinks #Person2# is not outgoing and #Person2# would rather cooperate with others. #Person2# tells that the basic principle #Person1# applies to #Person1#'s life is not to put off. | Summarize the 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 can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.
#Person1#: Well, you made a good choice. Coming to us, I mean. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.
#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Our foundation is very high quality, only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.
#Person2#: What colours do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Let me show you. We have this rose colour. We also have different shoes of beige.
#Person2#: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle.
#Person1#: ln this size, we sell it for 53. 95.
#Person2#: Wow! That's expensive.
#Person1#: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.
#Person2#: I understand. | #Person2# wants to stop using Sarah Winter products. #Person1# recommends the foundation and shows the one in rose color to #Person2#. #Person2# asks the price and thinks it's expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Miss, please give something to drink.
#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. What kind of drink do you want?
#Person1#: Do you have whisky?
#Person2#: Yes, but you have to pay for it.
#Person1#: Well, in that case please give me some free drink.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, I will bring you some juice. | #Person1# wants some free drink and #Person2# will bring him some juice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Drake, I'm pleased to do business with your company.
#Person2#: We're glad to be able to offer our services to your business, Mrs. Wayne.
#Person1#: Your company is very well respected. About how long have you been in business?
#Person2#: Almost twenty years. We were the first total PR services company of our kind in California.
#Person1#: And this is your company's head office?
#Person2#: Well, yes, but now we have six offices in California alone.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. Isn't your company part of ARE Corporation?
#Person2#: That's right. We are their sole PR sector business.
#Person1#: That's not bad. How long have you been in PR?
#Person2#: Not long actually. So I'm sure I will learn a lot from our cooperation. | Mrs. Wayne will do business with Mr. Drake and asks him some information about the company and Mr. Drake's working experience. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What's your problem?
#Person2#: I owe fees, but a bank statement never came in the mail about it.
#Person1#: I apologize for the inconvenience.
#Person2#: I have no idea about the fee, so my fees went up.
#Person1#: I understand your problem.
#Person2#: Will you be able to solve my problem?
#Person1#: I'm going to cancel the fees you owe.
#Person2#: So, I don't have to pay any of it?
#Person1#: The initial fee still must be paid.
#Person2#: That's fabulous. Thank you very much. | #Person2# owes fees but #Person2# has never received any bank statement. #Person1# will help #Person2# to cancel the fees. | Summarize the 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 to buy some jewellery.
#Person2#: What kind of jewellery do you like to have?
#Person1#: I should like to look at some bracelets.
#Person2#: May I show you gold ones or jade ones?
#Person1#: Jade ones.
#Person2#: OK, here they are.
#Person1#: What's the price for this one?
#Person2#: Eight hundred yuan.
#Person1#: How about seven hundred yuan?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, we only sell at fixed prices.
#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. | #Person1# wants to buy a Jade bracelet and asks for its price. #Person2# tells the price is fixed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So Mr. Brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in the ward. Have you got everything you need?
#Person2#: Yes, nurse, I think so. I followed the hospital's advice, and I've only brought a few belongings with me.
#Person1#: Good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that, the cupboard is really very small.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. They are only afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00, but remember that only two people can see you at the same time. I see. What other rules are there?
#Person1#: Yes. We start pretty early. We wake you at 6 o'clock and breakfast is at 8 o'clock, lunch is at noon, there is tea at 3:30 and supper at 6 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, that's very different from what I have been used to. You'd better tell me the rest of the rules here.
#Person1#: Yes. Well, you can see the no smoking sign, we don't allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcohol. However, if you do need to smoke, there are special lounges.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't smoke, so it doesn't affect me.
#Person1#: Good. | Mr. Brown has brought a few belongings regarding the hospital's advice. Then the nurse informs him of the rules which include visiting hours and meal schedules. Smoking and alcohol are also forbidden. | Summarize the 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, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I don't know what's the matter with me. I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.
#Person1#: I see. Let me take your pulse rate first. | Mrs. White feels tired and #Person1# takes her pulse rate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think of people suing McDonalds for making them fat?
#Person2#: Well. Its food doesn't make you fat. But eating too much of it does! How about chocolate and ice cream? Are they all responsible? It's silly! | #Person2# thinks it's silly that people sue McDonalds for making them fat. | Summarize the 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 was looking for you this morning. He wanted to know if you had decided when to go to the museum. And he seemed quite eager to meet you.
#Person2#: My goodness, I don't know how many times he's talked about it. When did he become such a nagger? | #Person1# tells Mark was eager to meet #Person2#. #Person2# thinks Mark is a nagger. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh god! Look at the mess. Somebody's broken in. The back door's open.
#Person2#: They mustn't have got in that way. I locked it.
#Person1#: What about the windows? The bathroom window is open. Surely they must have climbed through that.
#Person2#: Yeah. Wow, the television is gone.
#Person1#: They must have had a car or a truck.
#Person2#: My camera's here, but the radio's gone. Nothing else has been stolen. All your jeweler is here, but our daughter's toy is broken.
#Person1#: Thank goodness. They can't have been here long.
#Person2#: No, I think we must have disturbed them. They must have heard us coming and got out of the bathroom window quickly.
#Person1#: Yes, well, hurry up. We'd better phone the police. | Someone brokes in #Person1# and #Person2#'s house and the television and radio are gone. They will phone the police. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There are pills for everything now, aren't there?
#Person2#: Almost everything. There are pills for colds and pills for headaches.
#Person1#: There are pills for seasickness and pills for airsickness. Those are the same, aren't they? Being sick on a ship is like being sick on a plane, isn't it? I suppose so. There are pills to make you sleepy.
#Person2#: And there are pills to keep you awake.
#Person1#: But they're bad for your health, aren't they?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: There is a pill to make you hungry, isn't there?
#Person2#: I don't know. But there are pills to keep you from being hungry. They're for people who want to lose weight.
#Person1#: There's a pill for almost everything, isn't there?
#Person2#: But there aren't any pills to learn languages, are there? | #Person1# thinks there are pills for everything such as for colds, headaches, and so on. But #Person2# reminds #Person1# that there are no pills for learning languages. | Summarize the 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, Uncle Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning, Cathy.
#Person1#: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come?
#Person2#: I'd love to, Cathy. What time?
#Person1#: Next weekend, on Saturday.
#Person2#: Saturday do you say?
#Person1#: If that's all right with you.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm busy then. I've already had plans.
#Person1#: What about Sunday?
#Person2#: I'm sure it will be all fight.
#Person1#: Good, you'd better around 6:30 or 7:00, we'll heve time to chat a while. | Uncle Smith invites Cathy to his birthday party. Cathy will be busy on Saturday so they agree on Sunday. | Summarize the 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 a bit dull today. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, my mum lost her job yesterday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that registered urban unemployment rate reached 4 percent this year, with more than half being women.
#Person2#: The supply outstrips the demand in the job market and women are in a disadvantageous position as a whole.
#Person1#: Yeah, it's true. What is she going to do?
#Person2#: Well, she is thinking of doing some household cleaning or baby sitting in the community.
#Person1#: That's not bad. It could be a short-term alternative. Your mum can look for another one when the market improves. Things will work out eventually.
#Person2#: Thank you. I just hope she won't feel pressed. | #Person2# looks dull because #Person2#'s mom lost her job. Then #Person1# and #Person2# discuss gender discrimination for women in the job market. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Michael, how's it going?
#Person2#: Well, things are all right.
#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend.
#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
#Person2#: She came over last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something about her voice that really creeps me out. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was 'what's wrong with your voice? '
#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to.
#Person2#: I doubt it. Last time was an oral train wreck. Listening to her talk is like chewing tin foil.
#Person1#: Oh come on, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: No, it's so much worse. And tonight they invited me out to dinner. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off.
#Person1#: Rough. Maybe you can do the most of the talking.
#Person2#: That's the plan.
#Person1#: Good luck. | Michael tells #Person1# about his new roommate Bob. Michael thinks listening to his girlfriend's talk is like chewing tin foil. #Person1# advises him to do the most of the talking in tonight's dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me? I'd like to exchange this sweater.
#Person2#: What's the problem with it?
#Person1#: It was a birthday gift, but I don't really like it. I think I want something plainer.
#Person2#: I see . . . Well, why don't you look around?
#Person3#: I like these two, Allen. Try them on.
#Person1#: OK. So, which one do you like?
#Person3#: I like the red one much better than the black one.
#Person1#: Really? How come? I kind of like the black one.
#Person3#: The red one is longer and a little looser so it will be more comfortable.
#Person1#: True . . . and it feels softer.
#Person2#: And that color looks better on you. Actually, it's a better quality and it's the same price as the sweater you're exchanging.
#Person1#: You've talked me into it! I'll take this one instead.
#Person2#: No problem. I'll switch them for you. | Allen wants to exchange the sweater and she tries the clothes on. #Person3# and #Person2# prefer the red but Allen likes the black. Allen finally switches to the red one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think your speech was excellent.
#Person2#: Was it?
#Person1#: Sure it was.
#Person2#: Thank you. It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience, you know.
#Person1#: But you did it and did it well! | #Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s speech. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Professor Hopkins, may I have a word with you?
#Person2#: Sure, Meg. What's up?
#Person1#: I gotta see for my report. I am wondering what I have done wrong. You know I have put a lot of time and energy to the report.
#Person2#: Well, Meg. I understand you have made much effort on their report. Maybe that's why you are 2 days late to hand in the report. The due date is September third.
#Person1#: Yes, professor. I am sorry about that.
#Person2#: And this report is about the success of the Starbucks Coffee. In your report you have mentioned the company's management, selection of stores and service, but I am surprised that you didn't mention anything about its coffee. It's a coffee shop, Meg! Isn't the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success?
#Person1#: Yeah, I guess I have made a mistake by leaving it out.
#Person2#: And figures are important too. You also need to add an actual figure, such as the monthly sales.
#Person1#: You are quite right, professor.
#Person2#: And why not do more research? Look for some figures and write the report again.
#Person1#: Are you giving me another chance, professor?
#Person2#: Seems like I am. | Hopkins tells Meg that Meg forgot to mention the coffee in the report which mainly talks about the success of Starbucks Coffee. Meg also needs to add an actual figure in the report. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
#Person1#: Do you have any other suggestions?
#Person2#: Yes, we shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper we save the forest where animals live.
#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper? I mean every day?
#Person2#: Well, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
#Person1#: That's great, thanks for your ideas. | Mike thinks people can save the environment by using less water when washing dishes and taking a bath. He also suggests that children should recycle paper. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you going to do tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm going to stay at home and study. My final exam is coming up next week.
#Person1#: Is it going to be difficult?
#Person2#: It will be harder than the mid-term exam. I'm sure.
#Person1#: Was the mid-term exam difficult?
#Person2#: It was the most difficult exam that I'd ever had.
#Person1#: Then maybe this one will be easier.
#Person2#: Well. I'm going to spend more time studying for it than I did for the mid-term exam.
#Person1#: What are you going to do after the exam?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe I'll look for a better job.
#Person1#: What's the matter with this job?
#Person2#: It isn't the worst job in the world. But it isn't the best job, either.
#Person1#: Do you want to work for a bigger company?
#Person2#: I want to get ahead. I want to make more money. | #Person2# will stay at home and study for the final exam, which will be harder than the mid-term exam. #Person2# may find a job after the exam. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: London Hotel, how can I help you please?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown.
#Person1#: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room?
#Person2#: Double, please. My son will be with me.
#Person1#: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir?
#Person2#: Wednesday to Friday. Now check out on Saturday morning.
#Person1#: OK. What time will you be here on Wednesday?
#Person2#: About 5:30 PM. Can we book a table for dinner? We'd like to eat about half an hour after we get there.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# wants to book a double room from Wednesday to Friday and he also books book a table for dinner. | Summarize the 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 to your student union radio station. I'm with Catherine, who just successfully climbed the Great Mountain, Mont Blanc. Actually, she once did. The same climb in 2007. Catherine, was it easier the second time around?
#Person2#: In many ways. They were totally different experiences. The first time I went as part of an organized group. We took 4 days to reach the top. This year, I decided to go alone with just one overnight stop, actually you're never really alone. It's all been crowded up there. The first climb, was quite difficult is the weather was very changeable, and we found ourselves climbing in very cold windy conditions. The weather this time was wonderful. Plus. I spent a few days before in chamonix and got myself more used to the height. If it's certainly made it easier, you can also achieve the same thing by climbing some of the smaller mountains first.
#Person1#: Well, I'm wondering if you have any useful advice for others? Planning on doing something similar.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not talking here about the physical condition you need to be in, or having the right equipment. That goes without saying, we should pay special attention to the extreme weather conditions. You really need to wear enough clothes to protect yourself from the cold and wind. | Catherine shares her two experiences of climbing the Great Mountain. The first time she was in a group and the weather was changeable. The second time the weather was wonderful. Catherine also reminds people of the extreme weather conditions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can help the next person in line.
#Person2#: That's me. I, I need to Mail this package.
#Person1#: OK, great! Where is it going?
#Person2#: It's going to Saint Louis, Missouri, and I needed to get there as fast as possible. It's my mother's birthday present, and her birthday is tomorrow. I don't want it to be late.
#Person1#: OK sir, I can do that. Will have to deliver it overnight which will cost extra money? Let's see it will be $32.50 to get the package there tomorrow, will you pay with a credit card or cash?
#Person2#: I have cash and please mark fragile on the box.
#Person1#: What is in here, sir. Is there anything dangerous? any liquids or chemicals?
#Person2#: No, there is just a box of chocolates and a cup. But I don't want the cup to break.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We will have it leaving Atlanta and arriving in Saint Louis tomorrow, by way of Memphis. Here's your receipt and have a great day. | #Person2# wants to mail his mother's birthday present. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will cost extra money to deliver it overnight. #Person2# pays by cash and asks #Person1# to mark fragile. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh no, not again! This happens every day.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Look at the mess, Jim. You have your supper and never do the washing up afterwards.
#Person2#: I don't do the washing up. But I wash the car every week.
#Person1#: I don't care about that. You never help me with the housework.
#Person2#: That's not true, darling. I prepare your meals, right?
#Person1#: Oh, so what? The kitchen's always a mess afterwards. You cook meals, and I do the rest everyday.
#Person2#: Calm down. OK. I will do everything in our house from next weekend. | #Person1# complains that Jim doesn't do the housework except for preparing the meal. Jim promises to do everything 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#: I feel a little dizzy under such a big sun. Shall we go to a cafe to have a rest?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you need any water?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: You know, we haven't toured all the places here. There is a statue from Tang dynasty at the end of this street, near a lake.
#Person1#: If you really want to go, I can stay in a cafe and wait for you there.
#Person2#: Well, I won't make you wait. Let me send you to the nearest clinic. I'll call the tourist center to ask about its location. Do you know where the travel brochure is? I can't find it in my bag.
#Person1#: You just held it in your hand.
#Person2#: Right, I might have thrown it into the dustbin. So where can I find a new one?
#Person1#: We can ask for help from a passerby. Many of them had the travel brochure.
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# feels dizzy under a big sun and wants to take a rest. #Person2# will send #Person1# to the nearest clinic and #Person2# is looking for the travel brochure. | Summarize the 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 lift the toilet seat up when you go to the bathroom, please? I hate having to clean up after you all the time.
#Person2#: Sorry about that. While we're on the topic, there are a few things you do that had been annoying me lately.
#Person1#: Oh, really?
#Person2#: Yeah, like when you leave the laundry in the washing machine, it makes the clothes smell bad.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm just busy doing all the chores around the house, since you're clearly too busy to do any of them yourself.
#Person2#: Look, I didn't want to get into a fight. But you started it.
#Person1#: Oh, honey, I'm sorry if I was rude.
#Person2#: No, you're right. I need to start lending more of a hand around here. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lift the toilet seat when going to the bathroom. Then #Person2# complains that #Person1# leaves the laundry in the washing machine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Intercity Flowers. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. I just need a few details to complete the order? What's your name, please?
#Person2#: Obama Anthony.
#Person1#: Mr. Anthony, have you ordered with us before?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I've got a customer number. It is UR250BUT.
#Person1#: Ah, yes. We will confirm your information later. If nobody answers the door tomorrow, what shall we do, sir?
#Person2#: There will definitely be someone there.
#Person1#: But just in case, sir? Can we leave them at the front door or with the neighbor?
#Person2#: OK. Leave them with any neighbor. That will be fine.
#Person1#: OK, sir. That's a dozen red roses for your apartment. That will be $43. 50. | Obama Anthony is booking red roses. #Person1# asks about his information and Obama thinks it will be fine to leave the flowers with any neighbor if no one answers the door. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.
#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: What working experience have you get?
#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales representative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sales manager. I had that job ever since, which is just over a year now.
#Person1#: Oh, good. Irene, can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant? Don't you like your present job?
#Person2#: Frankly, some part of it I enjoy very much, but I prefer something more professional. It happens that I have a friend working here in this company. She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant. I felt very excited at this news. That's why I'm here. | Irene tells Mr. Green her working experience and that she quits being a sales manager because she prefers something more professional. | Summarize the 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 Nick, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don ' t know man.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that ' s really fun too! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve your aim.
#Person1#: Yeah that would be cool! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile! Or what about a flame thrower!
#Person2#: Whoa, take it easy there Rambo. Don ' t get carried away. These weapons are not toys, and you must first learn how to handle them properly. There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be safe. For example, never handle a weapon that you haven ' t inspected yourself. Always make sure there isn ' t anything in the chamber, and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot!
#Person1#: Wow, I didn ' t know! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies!
#Person2#: The reality is different you know, running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies! So are you ready?
#Person1#: Let ' s do it! | Nick introduces the guns he has in the shooting range to Rambo. Rambo thinks it is cool and wants to try other weapons. Nick tells him the rules and to be serious with the weapons. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to Galant. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I would like to get an internet plan for my house.
#Person1#: Of course. We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from. The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month. This is for broadband internet with a download speed of five hundred and twelve kbps.
#Person2#: I have no idea what kbps means. I just want to be able to get online, play games and chat with my friends. Oh, and watch movies online as well.
#Person1#: Well, this connection might be a bit too slow for your needs. I suggest you get the premium package for fifty dollars a month which includes a connection speed of two megabytes. That way you can play games online without any lag. This package also includes a wireless router and a personal firewall absolutely free!
#Person2#: Do I have to pay an installation fee?
#Person1#: Lucky for you, this month we aren't charging our normal installation fee. You are saving yourself 100 bucks right there! And we'll throw in this pen drive!
#Person2#: Awesome! | #Person1# introduces three different internet plans to #Person2# and recommends #Person2# to get the premium package according to #Person1#'s needs. Also, #Person2# can save the installation fee this month. | Summarize the 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, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to draw some money from my current account.
#Person1#: How much do you want to draw?
#Person2#: Well, I want to draw out 4, 000 yuan.
#Person1#: OK! Do you take your bank card or bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes! Here is my bankbook.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form first.
#Person2#: Yes. Do I need to sign my name here?
#Person1#: Sure. How do you want it?
#Person2#: Well, I want 1, 000 yuan in traveler's checks and the rest in cash.
#Person1#: All right. Here are the traveler's checks and money.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: Not at all. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to draw out 1000 yuan in traveler's checks and 3000 yuan 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#: I'm taking a date to a restaurant, so could you please direct me to a good one?
#Person2#: But of course! How much are you thinking of spending on dinner?
#Person1#: She deserves nothing but the best, of course.
#Person2#: In that case, I would suggest our own hotel restaurant. The chef, the food, and the service are outstanding.
#Person1#: I promised her I would take her out to a restaurant. Do you have another one in mind?
#Person2#: You can always go to Gramercy Tavern. It's quite popular, despite its expensive entrees.
#Person1#: Great food and lots of patrons? What more could I want? Please reserve a table for me.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. You're going to have a great time. | #Person2# recommends restaurants to #Person1# for dating. #Person1# refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and asks for a reservation in Gramercy Tavern. | Summarize the 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 is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Person2#: Here's twenty dollars.
#Person1#: Do you have small bills?
#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt?
#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport and promises a bonus if #Person1# can get there on time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mrs. Lee, I'Ve stayed here for almost a week. And I really must leave tomorrow.
#Person2#: Please feel free to stay as long as you want. You know you're always welcome here.
#Person1#: Thank you. You'Ve been so nice to me.
#Person2#: Is there anything else I can do for you before your leave?
#Person1#: No, thanks. You'Ve done a lot for me already. Thank you for everything.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I'Ve really enjoyed your company. | #Person1# says her farewells to Mrs. Lee and thanks to her for the hospitality. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: just don't understand why we have to take the subway. Look at this place. It's modern enough. But it's far from lively.
#Person2#: It's convenient. People in network go everywhere by subway if they don't drive.
#Person1#: This isn't network, Frida. We are in San Francisco.
#Person2#: What's the difference?
#Person1#: We haven't come here in business but for pleasure. We should go out exciting. What can you see in the subway? Nothing!
#Person2#: What can you see from a tram or a double-decker?
#Person1#: I can see people who are walking on the sidewalk. I can see cars driving on the streets. I can see the sun shining and beautiful flowers dancing in the wind. I can even smell the scent of flowers and the freshness of the air.
#Person2#: But they are not as convenient as the subway.
#Person1#: You miss the point! We are not in a hurry to go anywhere.
#Person2#: Well, maybe you are right. We'll be more amused in a tram or a double-decker than on the subway.
#Person1#: I'm so glad you can finally see things in my way. Can we leave this dull place now?
#Person2#: What about the tickets? I've already bought them.
#Person1#: Just throw them away! | #Person1# complains about taking the subway because #Person1# thinks they will be more amused in a tram or a double-decker. #Person2# cannot understand at first but then agrees 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#: I have some good news for you. We've decided we'd like to send you to Shanghai on a business trip this weekend.
#Person2#: oh.
#Person1#: don't you think that it'd be a good thing for you to get out of the office for a couple of days?
#Person2#: sure.
#Person1#: I thought you'd be a bit more excited about this. Everything will be paid for and I'll send my assistant with you to take care of everything for you. All you have to do it get on the train tonight a
#Person2#: the train? Will I be flying back then?
#Person1#: oh, no. We've brought your return ticket for you. I think you'll find it comfortable.
#Person2#: will the train be very crowded?
#Person1#: oh no. the train hasn't been crowded at all recently. Besides, you're in first-class, so you'll be fine.
#Person2#: when is the first meeting then?
#Person1#: they've scheduled the negotiation meeting for 9:00 tomorrow morning. That should give you enough time to have a quick shower.
#Person2#: where will I be staying?
#Person1#: we've booked you a room in the same hotel as your meetings, so you won't need to deal much with the transportation system.
#Person2#: that's very sensible. Would it be alright if I left early today to prepare for the trip?
#Person1#: that's not a problem. Have a nap if you can. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this business trip. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person2#'s business trip to Shanghai, which includes the means of transportation, time of negotiation meeting, and the location of the hotel. #Person2# then asks for leave to prepare for the trip. | Summarize the 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 got some bad news about the bike you lent me.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I'm really sorry.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. It's not new, it already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: That's the most important thing.
#Person1#: It's kind of you to say. I feel a little stupid.
#Person2#: Forget about it.
#Person1#: When you lent me the bike, it looked brand new, almost anyway.
#Person2#: Maybe, but really I have fallen a couple of times and it's been hit once or twice as well.
#Person1#: I appreciate that, thank you. | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for getting #Person2#'s bike scratched. #Person2# comforts #Person1# for it's not a new bike. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hi, Jenny! Jason here. It's great to hear your voice again.
#Person1#: Hi, Jason! Long time no see. How's the hotel?
#Person2#: It's pretty nice, but I'm going to start looking for an apartment soon. Hotel living is not for me.
#Person1#: I know what you mean.
#Person2#: How about you? When are you leaving for Berkeley?
#Person1#: I am leaving in two weeks.
#Person2#: So soon! Well, I'd really like to see you again before you leave. Would you like to go out with me on Friday? I'd like to take you to dinner and maybe a movie or something afterwards.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry, Jason. I've already got plans for Friday evening. How about Saturday?
#Person2#: Saturday is fine. I'll make dinner reservations for 7 o'clock. Is that ok?
#Person1#: 7 is fine with me.
#Person2#: Great. I'll pick you up at six thirty.
#Person1#: I'll be waiting. | Jason calls Jenny and asks Jenny about the time of leaving for Berkeley. They want to see each other before Jenny's leave, so they arrange dinner on Saturday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jack, what do you think about the election?
#Person2#: I think the campaign is a blockbuster.
#Person1#: How many people have flung their hats into the ring?
#Person2#: Finally 100 candidates ran for one seat.
#Person1#: Who do you think will be elected?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. They all had an active campaign to round up the votes.
#Person1#: I think Mr. White would be elected, you know he has spent millions in this campaign and he blasted the opposition in his campaign speech.
#Person2#: Maybe. Who knows? | #Person1# asks Jack about his impressions of the election and #Person1# thinks Mr. White would be elected. | Summarize the 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, buddy. Are the fish biting today?
#Person2#: They sure are. They are practically jumping in the boat.
#Person1#: Is that so? Well, what kind of bait are you using?
#Person2#: We're catching most of our fish with lures.
#Person1#: Lures? We're using live bait over here.
#Person2#: What kind of live bait are you using? Worms or minnows?
#Person1#: We're using worms.
#Person2#: Are you having any luck with the worms?
#Person1#: No, we haven't even gotten a nibble today.
#Person2#: That's too bad. Why don't you try using lures instead?
#Person1#: I would, but I don't have any in my tackle box.
#Person2#: That's too bad. Well, where are you fishing?
#Person1#: I'm just fishing from the shore. How about you?
#Person2#: We went out in our boat. I have a favorite fishing hole out there.
#Person1#: Sweet. Can you tell me where it is?
#Person2#: Oh no, I can't tell you. It's a secret. Say, why don't you go over by the lily pads and try fishing there?
#Person1#: Do you think that's a good spot?
#Person2#: Sure, I used to catch my legal limit of bass there all the time.
#Person1#: Thanks. I think I'll go check that out now.
#Person2#: Good luck. I hope you each some fish. | #Person2# catches fish with lures and #Person1# uses worms, but #Person1# hasn't got any fish, so #Person1# asks #Person2# about the location for fishing. #Person2# advises #Person1# to try fishing by the lily pads. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to go skating with me this afternoon?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd love to. But we're going to clean our dormitory. I can't be absent.
#Person1#: Maybe another time. People say that boys'dormitories are in a mess, is it true?
#Person2#: In fact, our dormitory is much worse than they can be described.
#Person1#: It's hard for me to imagine. How can you stand that?
#Person2#: You'll get used to it gradually.
#Person1#: Oh my God, don't you know that such living environment is not healthy?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That's why we have a cleaning every three months.
#Person1#: Three months? Incredible! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that it is time for cleaning their dormitories because they are in a mess and they clean it every three months. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, tell me about you new house. How is it different to your old one?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, it's much bigger. It has the same number of rooms, but each room is larger. We also have a larger garden, which our dog loves, of course!
#Person1#: So, it's a three-bedrooms detached house?
#Person2#: Yes. One bedroom is for my wife and I. there's another for our daughter. My wife wants to use the third one as a guest room, but I'd like to make it into a study. Our daughter is also keen on making it a study, so that's probably what will happen.
#Person1#: What's the kitchen like? I know both you and your wife like to cook.
#Person2#: That's one of the main reason we chose that particular house. The kitchen and dining room are together. It's really large.
#Person1#: Are the rooms nice and bright?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. That's very important to us. We like to live in a home with plenty of natural light. Each room has large windows.
#Person1#: Do you have a balcony?
#Person2#: No, we don't. We wish we had one. That's the only thing we wanted, but don't have. The area is very nice and the neighbours seem friendly.
#Person1#: You're right on the edge of the city, aren't you? There can't be much noise or traffic there. Is it easy to get into city centre?
#Person2#: It's a very quiet neighbourhood. There's some traffic, but not much. It's not very difficult to get to the city centre, but you must remember to turn left and right at the right places or you'll get lost. So when are you going to drop by? | #Person2# tells #Person1# that his new house has the same number of rooms with three-bedrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room but is much bigger than the previous one. #Person2# tells that there is no balcony and the house is on the edge of the city. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, may I help you?
#Person2#: I have booked a table for 3 this evening. I would like to cancel it.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Brown, Mike Brown. and we have reserved a table next to the door.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. We will cancel your order. | #Person2# helps Brown cancel the reservation because Brown has reserved another table. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is that Mr. Green?
#Person2#: This is him speaking.
#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that we're happy to have you with us. Welcome aboard, I'm sure your friend would have given you a lot of information of our school and its motto, ways of teaching, etc.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very glad to have the chance. | #Person2# informs Mr. Green that Mr. Green can join them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm thirsty. Pull over to that store, I'll buy some drinks.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. Parking is not allowed here.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Where can you park around here?
#Person2#: There is a square in front of us, we can park the car there.
#Person1#: Is a shop there?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, you know I'm not familiar with the city, too.
#Person1#: Just stop here for a moment. The police will not notice.
#Person2#: No, that's too risky.
#Person1#: All right. Let's go to the square to have a look. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to park the car and buy some drinks. #Person2# disagrees because parking is not allowed and it is too risky. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Doctor, I slipped and fell on my way to school. The ground is so slippery from the snow. It seems I can't move my left arm now.
#Person2#: Let me see. Roll up your sleeve, please. Um. . . it's swollen and red here. I'm afraid we'll need to take an X-ray to see if it's broken.
#Person1#: What if it's broken?
#Person2#: Then we'll put you in a cast.
#Person1#: What do you mean by a cast?
#Person2#: Well, we apply tape and plaster to from a solid enclosure to protect the bones from moving. In this way they will heal properly. Take it easy. It won't hurt you. Let me see. The X-ray picture indicates that your humerus is broken in two places. And you'll have to wear the cast for three weeks. You'll need to come back in two weeks, so I can have another look. | The doctor asks #Person1# to take an X-ray and the doctor puts #Person1# in a cast because the X-ray picture shows that #Person1#'s humerus is broken. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema by bus.
#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's far quicker and more convenient.
#Person1#: OK, it will be a new experience for me.
#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day when the traffic is heavy.
#Person1#: Where do we pay the fare?
#Person2#: Just give the man sitting there three yuan and he'll give you a ticket.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?
#Person2#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. Be careful! Subway doors open and close automatically. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# taking the subway because it's quicker and more convenient than taking the bus. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# about the fare of the subway. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Consumer Credit Department. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need some info on car loans. Such as payment periods, interest rates, things like that, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. Do you currently bank with us?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I have a Current Account, a credit card and a mortgage with you already.
#Person1#: That's excellent. Well, for our Personal Automobile Consumer Loan we offer some really competitive rates. The maximum repayment period for this type of loan is 5 years.
#Person2#: I plan to repay it within 2 years. And the interest?
#Person1#: Of course, the interest rates depend on what is announced at the time, but at the moment, the interest for a 2 - year loan is 5. 29 %
#Person2#: So the rate is variable? OK, that's fine. How about the frequency of repayment?
#Person1#: We usually set up a direct debit system taking installments directly from your bank account on a monthly basis. And since you are already a valued customer, there should be no trouble in processing you application for this loan.
#Person2#: That's nice and easy. Thanks for your time. | #Person2# asks Consumer Credit Department about car loans and wants a 2-year loan. #Person1# tells #Person2# the interest of it is 5.29% and the repayment can be done by installment. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Miss Lee. My name is Alex Jones. I'm the new assistant in the office.
#Person2#: Welcome and nice to meet you. I heard you were coming today. Is today your first day here in the company?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking forward to meeting everybody and getting started on my new job.
#Person2#: First day is often exciting, isn't it? Here, let me show you to your desk. You can have this computer and telephone and share the copy machine with us in the office. How do you like it?
#Person1#: This is wonderful. Thank you for doing all this for me, Miss Lee.
#Person2#: You are welcome. And, please call me Betty. | Alex Jones comes to the office as a new assistant and Betty shows Alex to Alex's desk. | Summarize the 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 tell me what happened here?
#Person2#: Yes. I had a bad traffic accident. Look, my car looks like a squashed coke can.
#Person1#: Did you see the car before it hit you?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. That car was too fast.
#Person1#: Which lane were you in?
#Person2#: I don't remember.
#Person1#: What was your speed then?
#Person2#: 40 miles per hour.
#Person1#: Which direction were you coming from? And which direction were you going?
#Person2#: Just straight.
#Person1#: OK, please move your vehicle off to the side of the road. We will check on it. Do you feel like you need an ambulance, Miss?
#Person2#: No, I didn't get hurt. Thanks for your concern.
#Person1#: No problem, Miss. | #Person2# had a bad traffic accident and she tells #Person2# about her driving states like speed and direction before the accident. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear about that accident on the 5? There was a sixty-two-car pile up.
#Person2#: No kidding! When did that happen?
#Person1#: Early this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, no.
#Person1#: Yeah. And a semi jack-knifed trying to miss a stalled car in the fast lane. You can imagine what happened after that.
#Person2#: Sixty two cars. Oath. Do they know how many casualties yet?
#Person1#: The count is up to seven right now and several are in critical condition.
#Person2#: That's amazingly low for such a huge accident! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the accident that a sixty-two-car piled up and the number of casualties it has caused so far. | Summarize the 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 call this meeting to order. Thank you all in attendance today, I know it's a busy day for you all. We have a lot of material to cover today. Did everyone get an agenda?
#Person2#: I need a copy of the agenda. Also, may I suggest something? I know we have many points to review today, but would it be possible to limit our meeting time to finish before four o'clock? Many of us still have a mountain of work to do before the day's end.
#Person1#: We should be able to finish everything up before then. Let's run through the major points first, and see where we're at. The first matter of business is to approve the minutes of our last meeting.
#Person2#: I propose we accept the minutes.
#Person1#: Good. Do I have a second?
#Person2#: I second.
#Person1#: motion carried. Now, next on our agenda is our budget review. Margaret, can you please fill us in on where the budget review stands?
#Person2#: I gave everyone a copy of the manual last week. We've had the review board going over everything, and they have come up with a final review. Here's a copy for everyone, and if you have any questions, you can talk to me after the meeting. Basically, the budget review has been completed, with maybe a few polishing details left.
#Person1#: What kind of action is required?
#Person2#: If everyone could take a look at the final review handout, if there're any objections or corrections, let me know. Next week, we can cast the final approval. | #Person1# agrees to finish the meeting before four o'clock and starts by approving the minutes of their last meeting, then #Person1# asks Margaret to talk about the progress of the budget review. They will cast the final approval 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#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?
#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.
#Person1#: I learned to negotiate 9 from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty. | #Person2# wants a second-hand bookcase and will go to rummage sales. #Person1# will go with #Person2#, and #Person1# shares his bad experience about bargaining. | Summarize the 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 for dinner?
#Person2#: Leftovers.
#Person1#: What? Leftovers of what and from when?
#Person2#: From last night! I took the left over turkey, mixed it with some diced peppers and onions, added a little bit of mayonnaise and made some sandwiches!
#Person1#: Isn't that dangerous though? I mean bacteria and germs reproducing on food that was left out or re-heated?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't leave the turkey out at room temperature for more than a an hour and I refrigerated it soon after we finished eating. Also, when reheating, I put it in the oven for fifteen minutes at one hundred degrees Celsius.
#Person1#: Well OK, I am just afraid of getting food poisoning.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it! Making a new meal out of leftovers is almost an art! Not only do you save money, but you also get to be creative and have something different to eat! | #Person1# thinks eating the leftovers may be dangerous because bacteria and germs may be reproduced. #Person1# comforts #Person1# by complimenting the way #Person1# reproduce the leftovers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper 100 pages long.
#Person2#: That's right. We got the assignment last week.
#Person1#: When is it due?
#Person2#: Next Monday!
#Person1#: Remind me never to sign up for that course! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is busy and #Person2# takes the class that has a long paper to write. | Summarize the 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 to lose some weight!
#Person2#: So do I!
#Person1#: I have a yoga class tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?
#Person2#: No, it's too expensive for me. I've decided to take some exercises on my own.
#Person1#: What are you going to do?
#Person2#: Run around the track. In the morning I run for an hour, and in the afternoon I run around the building.
#Person1#: Good, I am sure it will work if you can persist.
#Person2#: I hope so. Would you like to join me?
#Person1#: Sounds good! | #Person2# thinks yoga class is too expensive so #Person2# decides to take exercises on #Person2#'s own to lose weight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank you all for coming to our monthly staff correlation meeting. Today we have a lot of new things to introduce to you all, there will be a lot of changes in company policy to accommodate better employee welfare.
#Person2#: Employee welfare? What all does that include?
#Person1#: In the past, our welfare program has consisted of benefits packages only, meaning partial health insurance coverage and retirement plan. But we hope to boost morale by increasing incentives and adding additional welfare considerations.
#Person2#: What kind of considerations are we talking about?
#Person1#: It is proposed that from now on, employees will be given 10 paid sick days, in addition to their 2 week vacation periods. They will also be encouraged to maintain proper physical health with a company sponsored aerobics class on Friday nights. We have also consulted with the human resource department and have hired a new liaison between management and employees. Let's all welcome Ms. Michelle Cain to our team as our company's ombudsman.
#Person2#: Our company now has n ombudsman?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. From now on, whenever you have a question or concern regarding anything that happens during the work day, Ms. Cain will be your advocate. If you believe there is anything inappropriate or unfair in the management practices, the ombudsman will be the first person you seek. Her job is to have your best interest at heart. | #Person1# talks about the previous welfare program and the current welfare considerations to #Person2# and mentions 10 paid sick days and a company-sponsored aerobics class. #Person1# also introduces the existence and functions of the ombudsman Ms. Cain in their company. | Summarize the 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 received an eviction notice from you, and I don't understand what it means.
#Person2#: Well, you are behind in your rent ; it's a 30 - day notice to vacate.
#Person1#: You can't make me move just for being late with my rent.
#Person2#: You have been late with your rent several times now. I am filing suit for back rent to protect myself.
#Person1#: Are you throwing me out?
#Person2#: This notice is to let you know that you will be evicted by a sheriff if you don't make good on your rent.
#Person1#: If I catch up on my rent, can I stay?
#Person2#: You can stay if you catch up and stay caught up. Otherwise, I will find another renter.
#Person1#: I will go get the money right now.
#Person2#: Thank you. Please make sure that you pay with cash or a cashier's check. | #Person2# gives #Person1# an eviction notice because #Person1# has been late with rent for several times. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# can stay if #Person2# catches up on the rent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look, here're two coins named Kai Yuan Tong Bao, the sort of coin made in memory of the founding of a new dynasty. These two coins were made in different periods of the Tang Dynasty.
#Person2#: How can you tell the difference? From what I see, they look almost the same.
#Person1#: The one made in the early Tang period is bigger and has more characters on it, while the one with smaller and elegant characters was made in late Tang period. Look carefully, and tell me if you see the difference now.
#Person2#: Yes, they are different! But it's too professional. What I need is just being able to tell the real from the fake. Do you know any method we can use to tell a fake ancient coin?
#Person1#: Various methods were used in history to produce fake coins. We usually send the coin to an authorized unit to have it tested by experts with special machines. We can judge it with naked eyes.
#Person2#: I see. By the way, China was more than once ruled by foreign tribes in history. Did they issue their own coins in China?
#Person1#: Certainly, they did. Liao Coins and Song Coins, for example, coexisted in circulation during the Southern Song and Yuan period some 800 -1000 years ago. The Liao Coins look plain and bold in style, just like the characteristics of the Mongolian tribe. Let me look for one and show you.
#Person2#: If you happen to find one, please bargain with the owner for it. I'd like to have one. It's interesting to see the integration of the Han and Mongolian cultures on this small piece of metal. | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the difference between two coins made in different periods of the Tang Dynasty and the methods to tell a fake ancient coin. #Person1# also introduces the existence of different coins made by various foreign tribes in different periods. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are we going to have dinner tonight?
#Person2#: What are you planning on making?
#Person1#: I'm not cooking dinner.
#Person2#: The only way you're eating tonight is if you cook.
#Person1#: I'm not sure what to cook for dinner.
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to eat?
#Person1#: I have a taste for some chicken and potatoes.
#Person2#: That sounds delicious.
#Person1#: So are you planning on cooking it?
#Person2#: I already told you that I'm not cooking tonight.
#Person1#: I'll cook dinner.
#Person2#: I already know. Start cooking. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what #Person2# is going to cooking for dinner. #Person2# refuses to cook so #Person1# will cook. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morrie, what is an AHT?
#Person2#: Well, AHT stands for animal health technician. I graduated from California's first AHT class at Pures College. Some of us may work in the countryside, taking care of cattle, horses or sheep. Some may work in research labs. But most of us work in pet hospitals.
#Person1#: I know that you work in a pet hospital. What do you do there?
#Person2#: We run blood and other tests, give shots and prepare medicine. We also cut nails, clean teeth, give bath and clean the cages. We help keep the clinic running smoothly, making sure there is enough medicine and equipment.
#Person1#: Indeed, you have so much to do. Doctor Blake told me that he couldn't have done so much without you. | Morrie explains the full name of AHT and a variety of jobs she does in a pet hospital to #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#: It is a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. Nice and sunny.
#Person1#: It's much better than last week. It was so warm and wet.
#Person2#: Yes, This is just wonderful. I kept wishing it would become cool and autumn would be here a little earlier this year.
#Person1#: Well, it seems that you got your wish. I wonder what it is going to be like tomorrow.
#Person2#: I didn't hear weather report on the radio.
#Person1#: Well, this afternoon we'll have to go to the farm.
#Person2#: Right. We'd better take umbrellas. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather. #Person2# likes the weather today and they will go to the farm with umbrellas. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?
#Person2#: No, thank you. It's very late now. They will keep me awake the whole night.
#Person1#: Then, what about some water?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.
#Person2#: I know, but I have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV a little so that it's not so noisy.
#Person1#: I will. I do hope that you will finish the reports soon and get some sleep.
#Person2#: Don't worry. It won't take me too long. | #Person2# cares about #Person1# and #Person2# only wants a cup of water because it is late and #Person1# has to finish the reports. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you going to do after your return from New York?
#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.
#Person1#: What will you do all day?
#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the workshop. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the park with my family.
#Person1#: Have you ever worked?
#Person2#: No,but I can learn. What are you going to do this summer?
#Person1#: I'm going to camp. I've gone to camp for four summers.
#Person2#: I've never gone to camp. What do you do there?
#Person1#: We do many things. In the morning, we go swimming and boating. In the afternoon, we play volleyball or tennis. We sit around a campfire at night. We sing or tell stories.
#Person2#: That sounds wonderful.
#Person1#: It is wonderful. What's Wales going to do this summer?
#Person2#: I think he's going to the mountains with his parents.
#Person1#: Well, so long, Alice. Have fun.
#Person2#: You too, Leslie. Give my regards to Wales. I'll see you in October. | Alice and Leslie talk about their plans for the summer. Alice plans to work in the workshop and Leslie talks about the things she does when going camping. They also talk about Wales's plan. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Sweetie. Welcome home. We're ready to eat.
#Person2#: Well, there's something I ...
#Person1#: We have salmon and your favorite salad.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. That sounds ... great.
#Person1#: Um, what's ... what's the deal? I worked really hard. Look, Look. For dessert, I made apple pie.
#Person2#: Well ... under most circumstances ...
#Person1#: Hon. What's? You ... I've never made a pie before. It took me like three hours.
#Person2#: Well, to be honest ...
#Person1#: What's wrong? [ Man laughing. ] Don't you like my cooking?
#Person2#: No, no, no.
#Person1#: I worked really hard!
#Person2#: I know, I know, I know, but to be honest, I just had a hamburger, fries, and a chocolate shake.
#Person1#: Why? WHY?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I didn't know.
#Person1#: I told you this morning I was making something nice. Didn't you listen?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I forgot. I mean ... Wait ...
#Person1#: Serious.
#Person2#: Yeah, wait. Wait, wait. What are you doing? Why are you putting the food in my shoes?
#Person1#: So you can enjoy it as you walk to work tomorrow.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I'm sorry! | #Person1# has prepared the meal for #Person2# but #Person2# has finished the meal before getting home. #Person1# is angry and put the food in #Person2#'s shoes. | Summarize the 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. Mike. How did your weekend go?
#Person2#: Fine. I went back to visit my grandma in the countryside.
#Person1#: Lucky you. What did you do there?
#Person2#: I went for a walk in the hills with some of my friends.
#Person1#: Was it good?
#Person2#: Yes. the scenery was amazing. The whole hillside was very red.
#Person1#: How wonderful! Do anything else?
#Person2#: We went on a picnic on Sunday.
#Person1#: Did you like it?
#Person2#: Very enjoyable. By the way, Lisa. what about your Weekend?
#Person1#: Don't ask me. Mike.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I have got a cold. I could do nothing but lie in bed.
#Person2#: Oh. dear. | Mike thinks that his weekend was good because he visited his grandma in the countryside and walked with his friends in the hills, while Lisa has got a cold. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So tell me a little more about yourself, Sharon.
#Person2#: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I tried to get a job as an actress in Hollywood.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I didn't get any parts. Two years later, I finally got a job with Universal Studios.
#Person1#: So you finally got to be an actress?
#Person2#: No, I'm a tour guide at the studio!But while I'm on the job, I get to see a lot of stars! | Sharon tells #Person1# that she tried to get a job as an actress, but she is a tour guide 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#: Hello, everyone and welcome to the Dating Game, where men and women meet the people of their dreams. Now, let's have our contestants introduce themselves, and then Sarah can ask some questions. Here we go. Contestant number one.
#Person2#: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, nd I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doctor at City Hospital. I enjoy reading books on history, hiking with my dog, Amelia, and eating Japanese food. I also like a woman who loves adventure, is open to new ideas, and likes discussing world politics and government.
#Person1#: Okay. Well, thank you, Ryan. Let's go on to Contestant Number 2.
#Person3#: Hi. I'm Nate. I'm 24 years old, and I am a guitar player in a rock band. I love traveling to new countries, watching action movies, and playing video games with my friends. And I love women who like my music, don't mind loud rock music, and a person who loves a good cheeseburger over the grill. I think I'm the man for you.
#Person1#: Well, thank you Nate. That's Contestant Number 2. Let's go on to Contestant Number 3.
#Person4#: Hello. My name is Charles. I'm 29 years old, and I teach English at the University of Utah. In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, gardening, and raising chickens in my back yard. I also help feed the homeless once a week. I also speak three languages, and I prefer women who have a good sense of humor, and cook all kinds of food, and who find joy in serving others.
#Person1#: Well, there we have it. Three contestants. And we will have Sarah ask these contestants questions after right after this commercial break. | #Person1# hosts the Dating game. Before Sarah asks her questions, the three contestants Ryan, Nate, and Charles give a self-introduction about their age, career, hobbies, and their ideal type of women. | Summarize the 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 spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: What's your method of learning?
#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.
#Person1#: What if there is no chance? I mean what if you don't have a partner, what will you do?
#Person2#: Well, I talk to myself. That is, I play one role first, then the other.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. You are really creative. | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s method of practicing spoken English with #Person1#. #Person2# talks to himself when there's no partner. | Summarize the 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 mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: I bought it online.
#Person1#: really? Do you often shop online?
#Person2#: yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.
#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?
#Person2#: yes, much better. You can log in a website, browse through many items and categories comfortably at home, order the goods, pay by credit or debit card, and the goods will be delivered to your home.
#Person1#: sounds good, and I don't have to queue up at the cashier.
#Person2#: and you can still go 'window shopping' just like in a real shopping mall.
#Person1#: well, are there any other advantages?
#Person2#: yes, most of the shops are closed at 22 or even earlier, but the internet operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed anywhere.
#Person1#: are there many choices of online shopping?
#Person2#: sure. You can buy almost anything you can think of.
#Person1#: perhaps I should have a try. | #Person2# talks about the advantages of online shopping to #Person1# and compares e-shopping with shopping at an actual store. There are numerous choices online and it opens all day long. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tell me about the people at work.
#Person2#: Well, the sales manager used to work in a department store. His name's Rick Dillon and I think I told you that the man who owns the company used to be a tennis player.
#Person1#: Carlos Sanchez?
#Person2#: Ah huh, and my friend Ben Ya Camorra. He's Mr. Sanchez's assistant.
#Person1#: His assistant?
#Person2#: Yes, and the woman who is in charge of the Human Resources Department is Susan Sullivan.
#Person1#: Is she the one who gave you all those forms to fill in?
#Person2#: Yes, then there is our receptionist, Sarah Gleason. She used to be a teacher and the person who designs are web pages used to work for a magazine, which is full of ads. You know, her name's Mariah Artigas.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. | #Person2# introduces the people at their office and their respective positions at work to #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#: Ah, Mary. What did you have to go and do that for?
#Person2#: Do what?
#Person1#: You know what I am talking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Jones how much money I'm going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Frank.
#Person1#: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody and their brothers.
#Person2#: Well, I apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking. I got all excited.
#Person1#: Oh, well. It's done now. I guess it doesn't matter that much, anyway. They will know in the end. Everyone in this town got a big nose.
#Person2#: You know it is really a lot of money for a first job. | #Person1# blames Mary for telling Mrs. Jones about #Person1#'s salary because Mrs. Jones has a big nose. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is the biggest holiday that your family celebrates? For my family, it's the New Year.
#Person2#: That is a big one for us, too. But even more important our birthdays.
#Person1#: Oh, Why is that?
#Person2#: I think my grandparents started the tradition. They met and got married when they were older. They thought they would not be able to have children. When their first baby was born they were so happy. They decided that every birthday for their children would be a big event.
#Person1#: So that tradition passed on to your parents?
#Person2#: Right. Even now, my parents take the day off work to celebrate my birthday with me. My Mother cooks a special dinner and my father gives me beautiful clothes or jewelry. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that birthday is the biggest event to celebrate because it is a tradition from #Person2#'s grandparents. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sir is this the right subway for Chinatown?
#Person2#: Yes, you get off at Brown Street, cross it to reach Green Street, walk along Green Street and turn into Canal Street at the first crossing. Chinatown is right there.
#Person1#: Shall I take the expresser local train?
#Person2#: Take the express, the price is the same, but it saves you a lot of time. The local train stops at every station.
#Person1#: How much is the fair?
#Person2#: $1 for the entire line. You should pay 30 cents to get off here. | #Person1# asks the means of transport to Chinatown and #Person2# introduces and suggests the express. | Summarize the 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 workout the schedule for your stay here, Mister Smith.
#Person2#: Alright, I will stay here for 3 days and will fly back the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: So we'll get down to business today. We're going to visit the showroom this morning and you could find out about the product that you're interested in.
#Person2#: Alright, I'd also like to visit your factory to see your workshop.
#Person1#: We're planning so. How about this afternoon?
#Person2#: OK, no problem.
#Person1#: We'll discuss our contract tomorrow.
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Hopefully we'll reach an agreement that satisfies us.
#Person1#: That'll be great. The day after tomorrow I'll take you on a tour of the city in the morning, so you could do some shopping.
#Person2#: That's fine and I'll leave in the afternoon.
#Person1#: What do you think of the arrangements?
#Person2#: Sounds perfect. Thank you. | #Person1# talks with Mister Smith about his schedule including a visit to the factory, the city, and the contract discussion. Mister Smith is satisfied with it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, there, what are you looking forward today?
#Person2#: I'm just looking.
#Person1#: Well, how about a ring for someone special?
#Person2#: There is no one special.
#Person1#: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain, today only.
#Person2#: No, I already have one. Plus, the handle is damaged.
#Person1#: OK, what about this leather jacket? It would look great on you.
#Person2#: Emm, brown is the one color I hate. I'll pass.
#Person1#: OK. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records, some of the best hits from the nineteen sixties.
#Person2#: Yeah, let's see. Now here's something I'd, ah, these records are all scratched.
#Person1#: Just in a couple places, listen. I'll sell you these 10 records for $50 a steal.
#Person2#: Wow, they're way too expensive. I'll give you $25 for them.
#Person1#: Ah, come on, I can't charge you less than $30 in break-even.
#Person2#: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price. So, thanks anyway.
#Person1#: Wait, wait, wait! You drive a hard bargain. $28 and that's my final offer.
#Person2#: Emm, I'll take them. | #Person2# refuses #Person1#'s recommendations of CD players and a leather jacket. #Person2# bargains with #Person1# over 10 records and they make a deal at $28. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom, can you get the vegetables out of the fridge, please?
#Person2#: Lettuce and carrots?
#Person1#: We need carrots, but not lettuce. And can you see the peppers?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Two of those as well. We'll cut them into small pieces.
#Person2#: Fine. Shall I turn the cooker on?
#Person1#: Yes, nice and hot, please.
#Person2#: 190 degrees?
#Person1#: Put it at 220 for now, and then we can change it to 200 later.
#Person2#: OK, the vegetables are ready?
#Person1#: Good. We can roast them together with the fish.
#Person2#: How long will it take?
#Person1#: Will cook it hot for 15 minutes, and then 25 minutes at a lower temperature. So in 40 minutes, it'll be ready.
#Person2#: Great. I'm going to watch TV for a few minutes.
#Person1#: Actually, can you do this little bit of washing up? I'm going to make a dessert.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# asks Tom to get the carrots out of the fridge, cut the peppers, put the cooker at 220 and wash something up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We want to order some of these products.
#Person2#: Mr. Thomas, this is a standard size.
#Person1#: Can you supply us right away?
#Person2#: Yes, we have plenty on hand right now.
#Person1#: Good, we'll take 500 suits.
#Person2#: OK, thanks for the order. | Mr. Thomas orders 500 suits from #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#: You still have not given me those files I ' Ve asked you for.
#Person2#: I ' m sorry, Mr. Myers. I ' Ve just been so busy today.
#Person1#: I really don ' t want to hear your excuses, Janet. We ' re running a busy office here. You ' re going to have to keep up.
#Person2#: You ' re right, sir. I apologize. I ' ll get those files for you now. | Janet apologizes to Mr. Myers for not giving him the files he asked for. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wish the politicians would quit digging up dirt about each other's past.
#Person2#: I know. It really makes a mess of the whole election process.
#Person1#: And it takes up all the news.
#Person2#: The problem is that there always a large number of people who eat that kind of stuff up.
#Person1#: It's so small. The fact that there is public interest, doesn't say much for us as the public.
#Person2#: Have you ever listened to AM radio? It's quite a different experience than the traditional news stations on TV and FM radio.
#Person1#: I don't remember the last time I listened to AM radio.
#Person2#: Another place you can get real insight is European papers. You can get them on-line. | #Person1# is fed up with the news full of politicians' dirty past. #Person2# recommends AM radio and European papers to get real insight. | Summarize 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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