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#Person1#: Let's see if we can reach some sort of agreement over your curfew.
#Person2#: Ok, every one asks their parents let them stay out until 2 or 3 in the morning.
#Person1#: Well, I'm not everyone-else's father. I think you need be in the house by ten o'clock.
#Person2#: That's absurd. I know some junior high kids who can stay out later than that.
#Person1#: I'll be worried if you stay out late.
#Person2#: Ok, how about midnight curfew. and I'll let you know where I am. | #Person2# wants to put off the curfew #Person1# made. #Person1# worries about #Person2# if #Person2# stays out late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I was told that your company had been in the furniture industry for many years. What kinds of products do you generally handle?
#Person2#: We mostly handle office furniture. We supply first-class furniture. Here are our catalogue and the pattern books. You can see the material is superior and with all the latest styles. Can you give me some idea about what you're looking for?
#Person1#: You know, we want to totally furnish our new office building. This is a list of what we need. Could you give me a ballpark figure for everything on this list?
#Person2#: The price varies somewhat according to the size of your order. Would you tell us the quantity you want so that we can work out an offer?
#Person1#: If the furniture is pleasantly designed and high-quality stuff, we intend to buy several thousand sets.
#Person2#: It's our pleasure to do business with you. We'll let you have the offer next Wednesday at the latest.
#Person1#: I hope you will make us your best offer, CIF New York. | #Person1# wants to furnish their new office building. #Person2# promotes their furniture to #Person1#. #Person1# gives #Person2# a list of what they need. #Person2# will let #Person1# have the offer next Wednesday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I'm calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNeal.
#Person1#: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?
#Person2#: How's Thursday? Does she have any time available then?
#Person1#: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she's booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?
#Person2#: Actually, I'Ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?
#Person1#: Sure, Tuesday's perfect. May I ask where you're calling from?
#Person2#: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.
#Person1#: Oh, actually, Tuesday's no good. Sorry about that. | Julianne Horton from Merton Financial Advisors calls #Person1# to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNeal but they cannot schedule the time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How many pieces of luggage do you want to check, sir?
#Person2#: I want to check these three pieces and I'll carry this carry-on bag with me on board.
#Person1#: Ok. Is this your luggage properly labelled, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Ok. Would you please put all your luggage on the scales?
#Person2#: Sure. How about this carry-on bag?
#Person1#: Hand-baggage is not to be weighed, sir. . . I'm sorry, sir, you're 25 kilos overweight. I'm afraid there'll be an excess luggage charge, sir.
#Person2#: How much should I pay for the excess weight?
#Person1#: Ten yuan for each kilogram. You'll have to pay 250 yuan for the excess baggage. | #Person1# assists #Person2# to check three pieces of luggage. #Person2# has to pay 250 yuan for excess baggage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, Yuri, tell me about it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry I can't bring better news, sir. The site is a disaster.
#Person1#: That's what I was afraid of.
#Person2#: It is not only the earthquake, sir. But the mudslides. Much of the north half of the site has been covered over by mud.
#Person1#: Mud? But Ivan told me there were no mudslides in that district. I thought all the mudslides were down in Chichitango.
#Person2#: That's what we thought, sir. That's what the news reported. But there was one little mudslide in our district too. Right above our site.
#Person1#: Oh, that's terrible! What bad luck! I wish we had never come to this country. But, if it isn't the strikes and the revolutionaries, it's the earthquakes. Our operations here are finished!
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir.
#Person1#: It's not your fault, Yuri. But tell me. When will Ivan be able to get out there?
#Person2#: Well, it took me about nine hours to get back here by car. If Ivan leaves tonight, I think he should be there by tomorrow lunch.
#Person1#: Good. I want an estimate of damages as soon as possible.
#Person2#: But sir. . .
#Person1#: Yes, Yuri?
#Person2#: I wouldn't recommend sending Ivan now. Especially not at night. The roads aren't safe.
#Person1#: Has the earthquake damaged the bridges too?
#Person2#: No, sir. The bridges are fine. But I've heard rumors that the revolutionaries are coming down from the mountains. There has been fighting, sir.
#Person1#: Are you serious? Fighting? But I didn't hear anything on the news.
#Person2#: You know the government controls the press here, sir. They don't want it reported.
#Person1#: Oh, this is terrible, Yuri. Terrible! So we can't even assess the damages. How can we do business in this country? Either we're buried under mud, or we're in danger of getting kidnapped. No, I can't believe this mess!
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir.
#Person1#: You don't have to keep saying that, Yuri. It's not your fault. But me--I'm the one who should be sorry. It was me who suggested operations here in the first place! Oh, what can we do? | Yuri briefs the situation of the site to #Person1# after the earthquake. There was a little mudslide, which was not reported, right above their site. #Person1# wants an estimate of damages from Ivan as soon as possible. But Yuri doesn't recommend sending Ivan now because there is a fight with revolutionaries which is not reported by the press under government control. #Person1# feels sorry for suggesting operations here. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Yes,how much does a ticket to New York cost?
#Person1#: $30.50.
#Person2#: That's really expensive. Are there any other trains going to New York?
#Person1#: Well, there's the late train that arrives in New York at midnight and then continues on to Boston the next morning.
#Person2#: How much is that?
#Person1#: The ticket for the late train to New York is$22.
#Person2#: That sounds better. I'd like one ticket please.
#Person1#: $22 exactly.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: Thank you and have a nice trip. | #Person2# buys a ticket for a late train that arrives in New York at midnight for $22. | Summarize the 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 and welcome to our new show, Exotic Animal Kingdom, a program geared toward introducing animals to the young and old. In today's show, our young, but experienced, guest will introduce us to the fantastic world of bearded dragons. Welcome, Joshua. [Thank you very much.] Now, Joshua, I must admit that a bearded dragon sounds something like out of a fantasy book. What exactly is a bearded dragon?
#Person2#: Well, here. Why don't you hold on to Bert, [Oh ... Wow!] while I talk about him. [Okay] Bearded dragons actually originated from the deserts of Australia, and this is one of several species that survived in that climate. Today, beardies like this one are bred in captivity here in the US.
#Person3#: Okay. And, so what are some of the essential things to know when getting a bearded dragon? I mean, can you raise one as a family pet?
#Person2#: Bearded dragons make a great family pet and are very docile creatures.
#Person1#: Yeah, this one seems quite friendly.
#Person2#: You just need to know how to care for them.
#Person1#: Well, what are some of the things you should keep in mind?
#Person2#: First, you need to have the right supplies: some kind of enclosure ...
#Person1#: Like, like a cage or something like that.
#Person2#: Yeah. [Okay] A full spectrum fluorescent light bulb and a basking lamp [Okay], branches and rocks to climb on and bask on, a food or water dish, and something to line bottom of the cage.
#Person1#: Okay, well, let's get down to some the basics. What are the dietary needs of a bearded dragon? It sounds like a very carnivorous beast. Perhaps, uh, they eat fiery Mexican tacos or something like that.
#Person4#: No, bearded dragons are omnivores...
#Person1#: Now, Omnivores? What exactly is that?
#Person2#: Uh, creatures that eat insects, vegetable, and greens, the leafy parts of plants and their stems.
#Person1#: Okay. You mean like, for example, carrots or something like that for example. [Yeah] Okay.
#Person2#: Young dragons like Bert can be fed small crickets twice a day, along with some greens and shredded vegetables. [Okay.] And then as your dragon grows, you can increase the amount of greens and vegetables. [Alright.] And you can also dust the vegetables and insects with a calcium supplement to promote bone growth.
#Person1#: Okay, and what about water? Uh, what kind of needs do they have for that?
#Person2#: Well, since bearded dragons traditionally live in arid regions, they obtain most of their water naturally from what they eat, so you have to be sure to feed them plenty of vegetables that serve as good carriers of water. [Okay.] You also spray them occasionally with a water bottle or provide them with a shallow water dish. Whatever you do, but sure to keep the cage dry, [Okay.] or else mold and bacteria can grow that could make your dragon sick. [Okay.], and finally, you mentioned about lighting earlier. What do you need exactly to keep your beardie happy and healthy?
#Person5#: Having a full spectrum light and basking lamp are pretty key to raising healthy beardies. First, they need the simulated sunlight from the ultraviolet UV bulb ...
#Person1#: Now, is that the full spectrum light that you mentioned? Okay.
#Person2#: ... to absorb rays [Okay.], vital to the production of certain vitamins, [Okay.] and the high body temperatures of a basking light to aid in the digestive process.
#Person1#: Now, what kinds of temperatures are you referring to when you talk about the basking area?
#Person2#: Like ninety to a hundred degrees.
#Person1#: Okay, and I don't think they need sun tan lotion, right? [No]. Okay, uh, so, perhaps then, I could put my beardie in an aquarium and just set him by the window which gets direct sunlight? Would that work?
#Person2#: Well, actually, you can even take them outside two or three times a week in the direct sunlight; however, putting them in a glass aquarium with exposure to sunlight won't be viewed as a replacement for direct light or a UV bulb because the glass only filters out the sunlight they need.
#Person1#: Wow! I didn't know there was so much to know about raising a pet like that. Well, thanks very much for joining us today, Joshua.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person1# welcomes Joshua to the Exotic Animal Kingdom show. Bearded dragons originated from the deserts of Australia, and this is one of several species that survived in that climate. Joshua tells the audience that raising bearded dragons needs to prepare some kind of enclosure, a full spectrum fluorescent light bulb and a basking lamp, branches and rocks, a food or water dish, and something to line the bottom of the cage. Bearded dragons are omnivores and can be fed by insects, vegetables, and greens, the leafy parts of plants, and their stems. People should keep the cage dry. They need the simulated sunlight from the ultraviolet (UV) bulb and ninety to a hundred degrees of a basking light to aid in the digestive process. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have we agreed where we're going to meet John on Sunday?
#Person2#: Well, I talked to the others and nobody seemed to have any idea where they wanted to go.
#Person1#: I thought we were going to that restaurant.., what was it?
#Person2#: ... the McDonald's at the end of Beijing Road--I suggested it a long time ago.
#Person1#: Well--I think we should agree on that.
#Person2#: OK, shall I phone the others now?
#Person1#: No, thanks. It is better for me to do that! | #Person1# and #Person2# agree to meet John at a McDonald's. #Person1# will phone the others. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When you write a novel, do you know where you're going, Dr. James?
#Person2#: Yes, you must, really, if you're writing the classical detective story, because it must be so carefully plotted and so carefully clued. I have schemes. I have charts. I have diagrams. It doesn't mean to say I always get it right, but I do plan before I begin writing. But what is so fascinating is how a book changes during the process of writing. It seems to me that creative writing is a process of revelation, really, rather than of creativity in the ordinary sense.
#Person1#: When you're planning the basic structure, do you like to go away to be sure that you're by yourself?
#Person2#: I need to be by myself certainly, absolutely. I can't even bear anybody else in the house. I don't mind much where I am as long as I've got enough space to write, but I need to be completely alone.
#Person1#: Is that very important to you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've never been lonely in all my life.
#Person1#: How extraordinary! Never?
#Person2#: No, never.
#Person1#: You're very lucky. Someone once said that there's a bit of ice at the heart of every writer.
#Person2#: Yes. I think this is true. The writer can stand aside from experience and look at it, watch it happening. There is this 'detachment' and I realize that there are obviously experiences which would overwhelm everyone. But very often, a writer can appear to stand aside, and this detachment makes people feel there's a bit of ice in the heart. | Dr. James tells #Person1# that he plans before he begins writing and he needs to be completely alone, but he doesn't mind where he is. He thinks that creative writing is a process of revelation. He agrees that there's a bit of ice at the heart of every writer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jenny, I've heard you want to be a reporter.
#Person2#: Yes. I do. Tony, you've been an editor at The Readers' Digest for years - could you introduce me to any reporters in your company?
#Person1#: Sure. I'll introduce you to Henry. He reports on a number of topics,so he can give you advice on how to deal with a variety of topics.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: And I'll also introduce you to Sam. He's very good at writing story details.
#Person2#: That's great. Anyone else?
#Person1#: Let me think...David is a great reporter,too. He is a really pleasant man. I think he can give you some good advice on how to deal with anybody you might meet.
#Person2#: Great. When can I meet them? | Jenny wants to be a reporter. Tony will introduce Jenny to Henry, Sam, and David, who are reporters from The Readers' Digest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like a room for tonight, please?
#Person2#: Single or double?
#Person1#: Single.
#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: Okay, we still have some rooms available.
#Person1#: I'd like a private bath, if possible.
#Person2#: All right. Room 128.
#Person1#: What's the price of the room?
#Person2#: $ 26.5 a day.
#Person1#: Fine. I'll take it. | #Person2# helps #Person1# have a single room with a private bath for tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Louise, where can I get some lunch around here?
#Person2#: There are several places. What would you like to eat?
#Person1#: I'd really like a cheeseburger and some French fries.
#Person2#: Well, there's a coffee shop on the next corner. It serves good food.
#Person1#: OK. I'll try it. Can I get you something?
#Person2#: No, I think I'll come with you. I'm longing for a nice salad.
#Person1#: Do you often have lunch at this coffee shop?
#Person2#: No, I usually bring my lunch from home and eat at my desk. | #Person1# wants to get some lunch. Louise recommends a coffee shop and they will go there together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen my school bag, Mom? I've been looking for it everywhere.
#Person2#: I hope you didn't leave it in school. You never know where you put your things. When did you last see it?
#Person1#: Last night before I went to bed, I think. I remember putting it on the desk.
#Person2#: Really? If you put it there, it should still be there. No one has been to your room. So it must be here somewhere.
#Person1#: Yes, but where? That's what I want to know. Oh, dear, it's about the time for the school bus.
#Person2#: Hey, what's that under your blanket at the foot of your bed? | #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s school bag. #Person2# asks #Person1# that when #Person1# last saw the school bag. Then #Person2# finds it under the blanket. | Summarize the 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 sorry I was late for class today, Dr. Simpson.
#Person2#: Well, I'll let it go this time. But you saw it disturbed the rest of the class.
#Person1#: Yes, I realized that. I won't let it happen again. | #Person2# promises Dr. Simpson won't be late for class. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's nice and quiet here, away from the dust and noise of city. And our apartments are new and well-furnished.
#Person2#: It's a good place except it is a bit far from the place where we work. Anyway, I'll talk with my husband tonight and give you a call tomorrow. | #Person1# promotes their apartments. #Person2# will discuss with #Person2#'s husband. | Summarize the 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 you don't like going to the cinema?
#Person2#: Well, there are too many problems. For example, when a film is popular, the cinema is rather crowded.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: No, the worst is the people - children running up and down, people chatting endlessly, and so on. So, I'd rather stay home and wait to see the films when they are shown on TV.
#Person1#: Then you may see the films a bit later than other people.
#Person2#: Yes, but I'll be more comfortable in the quietness of my living room.
#Person1#: Well, I prefer seeing films at the cinema as soon as they come out. | #Person2# prefers watching films at home rather than the cinema because of the crowdedness and annoying people. #Person1# is the opposite. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I am busy.
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month.
#Person1#: What kind of volunteer work?
#Person2#: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah?
#Person2#: Yes, it's exciting. This month we are doing crossword puzzles. | #Person2# cannot meet #Person1# this Saturday because #Person2# volunteers at the children's hospital. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've never seen such a mess!
#Person2#: All our precious possessions. I just don't care any more.
#Person1#: Yes, but we ought to do something.
#Person2#: When I think of it! ! That man!
#Person1#: If I could lay my hands on him!
#Person2#: I'd roast him over a slow fire. I'd . . . !
#Person3#: Good morning. You'd what?
#Person2#: You!
#Person3#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: What are you doing here?
#Person3#: Good God! What's happened?
#Person1#: What are you doing here?
#Person3#: How do you mean? . . . You had a robbery.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person3#: Oh, I see! And you thought I'd done it! | #Person1# and #Person2# have been robbed and they thought #Person3# had done it. But #Person3# doesn't know what happened and greets 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#: Bob! Your eyes look bloodshot. Did you not sleep well?
#Person2#: I had a drop too much last night. I attended a banquet given by a Chinese colleague of mine. And it was startling for me to find that people are forced to drink against their will on a Chinese table.
#Person1#: you have it right. Alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China. Drinking with business partners or would-be friends is a way of solidifying friendship, especially in Northern China.
#Person2#: I just felt embarrassed if I refused to drink when people toasted to me. But if I keep gulping down one cup after another, I'm afraid I would feel unfit or sick.
#Person1#: you lose face by refusing to drink, and the host might think you refuse to give him face. The right thing to do seems to be drinking yourself into incoherence until you throw up. This will endear you
#Person2#: a few guys even threw a drunken fit last night, crying hoarsely and bawling whole heaps of nonsense that I never understood.
#Person1#: then he must be opening his heart to the friends. In a word, as long as you demonstrate a rediness to drink more in spite of already suffering extreme discomfort, no one will jeer at you.
#Person2#: I got you. Next time. I'll perface a toast with a statement like 'I can't drink any more' and then drink anyway. | Bob drank too much last night. #Person1# tells him that alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China, the host might think Bob refuses to give him face if Bob refuses to drink. Bob will demonstrate a readiness to drink more in spite of already suffering extreme discomfort. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't give you a tour now I'm afraid. I have to stay here at the help desk since all the other librarians are very busy now. But I can show you a few places in the library here on this map.
#Person2#: That would be helpful.
#Person1#: OK. So we are here at the help desk, next to the service desk, where you go to borrow and return books. You can borrow up to 10 books each time.
#Person2#: Yes, I see.
#Person1#: Opposite the service desk is the training room, which is used by library staff to give training to staff and students on how to use the computer systems. The entrance to that room is round the other side.
#Person2#: Is the training room beside the quiet room?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right, with that entrance round the front too. It's important to remember that all mobile phones must be switched off in the quiet room.
#Person2#: Of course, and what about books? Where can I find the books for my geography course?
#Person1#: If you walk past the service desk, turn right...no, sorry, turn left, and continue on past the history section and biology section, you'll find the geography section. You should be able to find all the books you need there. | #Person1# shows a few places in the library to #Person2# on a map. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to switch off the mobile phone in the quiet room. #Person1# tells #Person2# where to find books for the geography course. | Summarize the 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 Mike, good to have you back. You look exhausted.
#Person2#: Hi, Mary. Yeah. I'm totally beat. I can barely keep my eyes open.
#Person1#: Was it a rough trip?
#Person2#: Well, it was actually pretty productive. But all the flying really got to me.
#Person1#: Oh, jet lag.
#Person2#: Yep. I flew from Beijing to Boston for a meeting and then got on a plane to go to the trade fair in Frankfurt. Then back to Beijing before catching a train back here to Shanghai.
#Person1#: Wow, that's a lot of traveling. No wonder you're exhausted.
#Person2#: The worst thing was adjusting to the time zones. It's so hard to get used to the difference.
#Person1#: Yeah, it's hard. You know jet lag only hits if you travel east west or west east. You could fly from Germany to Cape Town in South Africa and you wouldn't feel a thing.
#Person2#: Right, because it's all in the same time zone. Unfortunately for me, all my travel was between different time zones. I've got to say, I'm really suffering. Why is jet lag so nasty?
#Person1#: I know what you mean. Well, you'll be OK once you get some rest. | Mike tells Mary that all the flying makes him exhausted and it is very hard to get used to the difference between different time zones. Mary suggests that Mike gets some rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have been having a lot of trouble managing my time. I always forget my test and homework, due dates and I can never find the right notes I need. I heard that you're really organized. Do you think you could help me?
#Person2#: Sure, I'd be happy to help. First of all, you need to get a planner, like this one. It's a small notebook in calendar where you can write down all the important dates you need to remember. Then you should create some sort of filing system to organize your notes. I use different colored files to keep the papers for my different classes.
#Person1#: Wow, those are great ideas. Do you think I could take a look at your planner and files? Thank you so much, I'm definitely going to take this advice. | #Person1# always forgets the test and homework. #Person2# advises #Person1# to get a planner to write down the important dates and create a system to organize the notes. | Summarize the 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, when is your flight to Athens?
#Person2#: Sunday. Why?
#Person1#: Would you be able to come over on Saturday night?
#Person2#: Yes, I should have finished packing by then.
#Person1#: My friends will give me a graduation party.
#Person2#: Terrific.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up.
#Person2#: That isn't necessary.
#Person1#: My dad will let me borrow the car.
#Person2#: Oh, well. That would be very nice.
#Person1#: About 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: 8 o'clock is fine.
#Person1#: Great. It's a date.
#Person2#: Who's going to be there?
#Person1#: Just my friend Peter and a few kids from school.
#Person2#: I'm going to miss all of you. You've been like a second family to me while in New York.
#Person1#: We're going to miss you.
#Person2#: Maybe you could come to visit me in Greece.
#Person1#: I'm counting on it.
#Person2#: Wonderful. | #Person2# will fly to Athens on Sunday and #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to #Person1#'s graduation party on Saturday night. They will miss each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dear, have you bought the drinks for the children?
#Person2#: I'm going to the post office later. I'll go to the supermarket on the way home and get some. I don't think we need anything else, do we?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure we have enough food. You know my cousins always eat everything when they come round?
#Person2#: That's ok, I think we've got everything we need.
#Person1#: Good, if you could get started with the housework now. I'll get started with the cooking. I don't want to leave everything until the last minute.
#Person2#: Well, there isn't much to do actually, I cleaned and tidied the living room this morning. Oh, and remember, you'll have to collect my mom from the train station tomorrow. My car is in the garage.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I haven't forgotten. | #Person1# reminds #Person2# to buy some drinks for the children. #Person1# suggests #Person2# start doing the housework and #Person1# will start cooking. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to collect #Person2#'s mom. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lydia, have you ever been to China?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to Beijing a few years ago. I attended university there for a year and then returned to Liverpool. So are you in university now?
#Person1#: No. I just graduated from high school.
#Person2#: Are you planning on going to university?
#Person1#: Yes, my dream is to get into a good university, but I don't know which university I should go to.
#Person2#: Have you applied anywhere yet?
#Person1#: Yes, I've applied to Leeds University and Manchester University. I've been accepted into both of them, but I haven't decided which one to go to yet.
#Person2#: Which one has more interesting courses?
#Person1#: I think the courses at Leeds University or more interesting, but I think I would be able to get a better job if I graduated from Manchester University.
#Person2#: Have you applied for a scholarship?
#Person1#: Not yet.
#Person2#: I think that you should apply for a scholarship to both universities. You should go to the one that offers you a scholarship. You know, receiving a scholarship can really help you a lot. You won't have to work part time with a scholarship. You can spend more time on your study.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for your suggestions. | Lydia tells #Person2# that she attended a university in Beijing and then returned to Liverpool. #Person1# has been accepted into Leeds University and Manchester University. Lydia thinks #Person1# should apply for a scholarship to both Universities and go to the one offering a scholarship. | Summarize the 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. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to book a holiday.
#Person1#: Florida is very popular, you can do lots of things there.
#Person2#: Isn't it very busy in summer?
#Person1#: It is all year, but there are lots of hotels.
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Well, what about a holiday center in Sardinia? You can fly there easily and this year, the price is only going to be 450 euros a week.
#Person2#: That sounds more interesting, I'm going to have to talk to my friend first.
#Person1#: That's fine. Give me a call when you've decided. | #Person1# assists #Person2# book a holiday. #Person2# thinks Florida is busy, #Person1# then suggests Sardinia. #Person2# will talk to #Person2#'s friend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you guys doing?
#Person2#: Can't you see? We're making paper airplanes.
#Person1#: Yeah, I see that, but what are you doing with them?
#Person2#: We're flying them, of course.
#Person1#: Out of the window?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: That isn't right. You shouldn't throw paper out of the window near the land on the street and someone will have to pick it up. You're just making the street dirtier than it already is.
#Person2#: No, we aren't. First of all, we're not throwing the airplanes out. We're making them fly. And second, most of our planes aren't going on the street.
#Person1#: Where are they going?
#Person2#: See that building across the street from us? We are sending them on to the roof of that building. We've already gotten more than 50 on there.
#Person1#: You're going to get in trouble.
#Person2#: Only if you tell mom and dad. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they are making paper airplanes to send them on to the roof of the building across the street. #Person1# thinks they will be in trouble. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Nice to see you Alice, come in, please.
#Person2#: Thank you Tom, but I am afraid not now, I come only to return the book borrowed from you.
#Person1#: Wonderful I've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know, what you think of it?
#Person2#: It is very interesting and I've learned a lot from it.
#Person1#: Well, so it is with me.
#Person2#: Oh sorry, I can't go on talking about it with you any longer.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, better stay here for another 10 minutes.
#Person2#: No, I'll go and buy some food in the shop, and I have to say goodbye to you.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Alice comes to return the book to Tom. Tom wants to talk with her but Alice has to go. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.
#Person1#: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: Sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?
#Person2#: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about work?
#Person2#: Well, I've been working a lot lately. More than 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.
#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business.
#Person1#: Yes, I understand. But you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this. | #Person2# cannot sleep well and has headaches. #Person2# has been working a lot lately. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should rest for a few 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#: How about your grades of study?
#Person2#: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I ' Ve received Scholarship two times.
#Person1#: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?
#Person2#: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administration and Accountingthrough self-study. Nowadays, I have passed three courses on CPA.
#Person1#: Have you ever been a student cadre?
#Person2#: Yes. I used to be the monitor of my class.
#Person1#: Did it affect you much?
#Person2#: It ' s a very important experience for me. First, it improved my organizing ability, and let me understand how to resolve a problem in the overall perspective instead of my own perspective. Second, it let me know how to cooperate in harmony with people who I like or dislike.
#Person1#: In your spare time, do you have any part time jobs?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to work as an assistant lawyer for Tienda Law Office. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s grades of study, #Person2#'s knowledge outside #Person2#'s major, #Person2#'s experience of being the class monitor, and 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#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m making a deposit today.
#Person1#: Cash or check?
#Person2#: I would like to deposit a check.
#Person1#: You need to sign the back.
#Person2#: Okay. Here you go.
#Person1#: Would you like cash back?
#Person2#: Yes, I would.
#Person1#: How much?
#Person2#: Let me get $ 150 back.
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: Thank you. Have a good one. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to deposit a check and get $150 back. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon.
#Person2#: My goodness! It ' s the afternoon? Doesn ' t the time fly! Do come in and sit down.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: What ' s the time? My watch has stopped.
#Person1#: It ' s half past twelve.
#Person2#: When do you have lunch?
#Person1#: From one to two.
#Person2#: What do you normally eat?
#Person1#: We usually go to the cafeteria.
#Person2#: Oh, it ' s time to have lunch now.
#Person1#: let ' s go together. | #Person2#'s watch has stopped and asks #Person1# the time. They will have lunch together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: ( At the MET station ) Hurry up! We are running late for school.
#Person2#: Let's take the MET. lt's faster and cheap.
#Person1#: Which line should we take if we go to Danshui?
#Person2#: We should take the red line. Let's get the tickets at the automatic vending Machine.
#Person1#: How much money should I insert in the slot?
#Person2#: 5o dollars. Later you have to place your ticket near the sensor.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: It's so crowded. All the seats are taken. Let's go there. There is a seat over there.
#Person1#: It's a priority seat. We can not sit there. We should give the seats to those eld, pregnant and disabled people.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. Let's stand. It takes only about 20 minutes.
#Person1#: If we go to Danshui in the morning on A weekday, we are sure to have seats since it's not during rush hour.
#Person2#: Anyway, we are arriving at Danshui soon. I can't wait to watch the beautiful sunset. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to go to school. #Person2# suggests taking the MET and gives #Person1# instructions on taking the MET. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need something to eat, please.
#Person2#: Tell me what you're hungry for.
#Person1#: I feel like champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: Unfortunately, we're out of filet mignon at the moment. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Well, I prefer filet, but porterhouse is good, too.
#Person2#: Perhaps I could interest you in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: Just the champagne will be fine, thank you.
#Person2#: You'll see this charge on your amenities account.
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: It won't be long until your food is delivered. I know you'll enjoy it. | #Person1# is ordering the food. #Person2# tells #Person1# they are out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# agrees to change 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#: Uncle Ben, how did the Forbidden City get this name?
#Person2#: Well, in the feudal society, emperors had supreme power, so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace.
#Person1#: His residence? You mean the whole palace?
#Person2#: Yes. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation, and the northern part, or the Inner Court was for his royal family.
#Person1#: Oh, unbelievable. This was too luxurious.
#Person2#: Even the whole country belonged to him. That's why he is called the emperor.
#Person1#: OK, then. I love these unique structured towers with the delicate carvings on them. It's really artistic.
#Person2#: Yeah, the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture, not only scientific but also suitable for living.
#Person1#: I agree. It's definitely a product of wisdom. Well, why were those small animal sculptures placed on the tops of the buildings?
#Person2#: Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power.
#Person1#: Why are there so many yellow things? Is yellow the lucky color in China?
#Person2#: Oh, no. In fact, yellow is the symbol of the royal family.
#Person1#: Just like the pattern dragon, right?
#Person2#: Exactly. Here is the Nine-dragon Screen.
#Person1#: Oh, it's really fabulous. I wanna take a picture here.
#Person2#: Sure, this will be a really good picture. | Ben introduces to #Person1# the origin of the name of the Forbidden City and its internal design. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable and luxurious. They also discuss the wisdom and power represented by the palace. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Everyone wants to be financial lose kill. You must invest your savings if you planed to retire rich. I'm thinking about buying stocks. It can be a good investment if I can manage well. What do you say?
#Person2#: I partly agree with you. Buying stocks is not difficult, but making money consistently from buying stock is very difficult. Even professionals don't find it easy, so be careful. Anyway, people like us need help with investing. Why not do some online research? There are data, reports and discussion forums to educate people on how to invest. In addition, you need to visit an established website that offers stock charts.
#Person1#: Wow, you sound very professional.
#Person2#: I just watched the investment TV program last weekend. It has become a very hot topic these days. Actually I am not even a beginner. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about buying stocks. #Person2# thinks it is hard to make money consistently in this way and suggests doing online research to learn about investing. | Summarize the 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, the new SOHO. How's everything going?
#Person2#: everything's great. I've just returned from my office.
#Person1#: your office? Aren't you a freelancer?
#Person2#: sure I am. I work for myself, but I've rented a virtual office at an office building in the downtown area.
#Person1#: a virtual office?
#Person2#: yeah, an office that runs efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies. I pay the rent and share office services with others in the same building.
#Person1#: what kind of services do they offer?
#Person2#: a separated office, internet access, phone services, fax services, mail & courier services, and almost everything you have in a conventional office.
#Person1#: sounds fun. what else?
#Person2#: I get a business address at an expensive location, and I can share the receptionist and secretary with other offices in the same floor.
#Person1#: oh, that helps a lot to promote your corporate image.
#Person2#: you bet it! | #Person2# has rented a virtual office and introduces its benefits to #Person1#. It has almost everything in a conventional office and helps to promote the corporate image. | Summarize the 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 wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo!
#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going?
#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me!
#Person2#: Who were you talking to?
#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud.
#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes.
#Person1#: Come off it, Mary.
#Person2#: Oh, you have a crush on someone, don't you? Maybe those are wedding bells in your eyes!
#Person1#: You certainly do like teasing me, Mary. Well I'm in love with someone. The question is, how do I get his attention?
#Person2#: Well, that's easy. Walk up to him and kiss him.
#Person1#: I guess I asked the wrong person. | Julie is in love with someone and asks Mary how to get his attention, but Mary doesn't give any advice that Julie thinks applicable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful!
#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know.
#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice in Washington.
#Person2#: Is it very cold in winter there?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. But sometimes it snows a lot in winter.
#Person2#: Does it rain a lot in summer there?
#Person1#: Oh yes! Sometimes it rains very heavily. How about here in Beijing?
#Person2#: There's a lot of rain in summer, but it seldom rains in autumn.
#Person1#: I feel it's rather dry here.
#Person2#: That's true. Many people from the south don't like the weather here.
#Person1#: Are you from the south?
#Person2#: No, I'm from the north. I was born in Beijing, actually.
#Person1#: I see. so this is your hometown? | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the weather. They agree that autumn in Beijing is beautiful. #Person1# also tells #Person2# what the weather is like in different seasons in Washington. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mary. What's the matter with you? You look upset.
#Person2#: My friend and I was argued with each other. For this, I'm very sad. Because I don't want to lose this friend.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. Please don't be sad.
#Person2#: Thank you, but I really want to relax myself. I'm very sorry.
#Person1#: OK. Don't let it get to you. Goodbye. | Mary tells #Person1# she feels upset because of an argument with her friend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, John! I haven't seen you for ages.
#Person2#: Hi! Yes, it's been a long time. I'm really glad to see you.
#Person1#: I'm glad to see you, too. How'Ve you been?
#Person2#: Just fine. How is everything with you?
#Person1#: Not bad. I finally bought a house. It's an old one, but built really solid. It is close to here. Do you want to come over for lunch?
#Person2#: I'd like that, but I'm flying home this afternoon, and I told my parents I'd meet them at the airport for lunch.
#Person1#: OK, next time you're here.
#Person2#: That's a deal.
#Person1#: I heard that you moved to Florida.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm in Titusville. The space shuttle is launched from near there. I'Ve seen a lot of space shuttle launches.
#Person1#: Tell me more.
#Person2#: The shuttle launches are beautiful. I saw one that took off at midnight. The whole sky got bright.
#Person1#: Sounds great!
#Person2#: I'm pretty happy living there.
#Person1#: I want to see Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, and Weeki-Watchee Springs.
#Person2#: I'Ve been to all of them.
#Person1#: I'm jealous. I'Ve never been to Florida.
#Person2#: The Sunshine State certainly is worth visiting. Come down for a vacation sometime. I'll take you to Disney World.
#Person1#: That sounds great! I'll take you up on that invitation.
#Person2#: I hope you do. And keep in touch, OK?
#Person1#: I sure will.
#Person2#: Here's my business card. Send me an email once in a while.
#Person1#: Count on it. And here's my card. Don't hesitate to call me anytime.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'd better get going. I don't want to be late for lunch. Mom would worry.
#Person1#: Well, I'm really glad we bumped into each other. Have a good trip.
#Person2#: Take good care of yourself, Mary.
#Person1#: I will. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Bye-bye! | Mary and John haven't seen each other for a long time. They share how they are getting on recently. John moves to Florida and describes the shuttle launches he has seen. Mary is jealous and John invites her for a vacation visit and they exchange business cards. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any year-end benefits?
#Person2#: I don't know till now.
#Person1#: I just saw a piece of news, that a group of white color workers hold a flour war in the office because of dissatisfaction of the year-end benefits.
#Person2#: Why they hold a flour war?
#Person1#: They got rice, flour and oil as presents, while the leadership got 1000 yuan shopping card.
#Person2#: They are not feeling satisfied?
#Person1#: It is said that the presents they got value less than 200 yuan, and it is no use for them at all, because they don't cook by themselves.
#Person2#: But how guilty to waste food! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the flour war in the office because of some workers' dissatisfaction of the year-end benefits. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: After probation, you'll find that our silk products feels more comfortable than others.
#Person2#: How about this product selling from last month on?
#Person1#: It's selling like hot cakes, and we have lots of regulars now. Would you like to place a trial order?
#Person2#: Am. Well, can I have a try of the sample free of charge?
#Person1#: Yes, we have the free samples for customers. And you can have a try.
#Person2#: Thank you. We'll order once we try the sample.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment and fill out the order form. And we'll send you our sample.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# recommends #Person1#'s silk products to #Person2# and #Person2# wants to try some samples first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I've got a letter here that I'd like to post.
#Person2#: Yes, where's it to, madam?
#Person1#: Well, the letter is going to a friend of mine in America and it's quite urgent. It really needs to be posted today, so here you are.
#Person2#: You want to send it airmail, madam?
#Person1#: I do want to send it airmail, yes. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to send a letter by airmail to America. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is this the Friendship Hospital? Please send an ambulance to 68 Hu Nan Road.
#Person2#: Is it urgent? Our ambulances are not enough to meet every call.
#Person1#: Of course. It's urgent. I think the partient is suffering from acute appendicitis. He may die if not treated in time.
#Person2#: All right, we'll come right away.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Where's the patient?
#Person1#: He's there in the room. He's very ill.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We'll put him in the stretcher. You are coming with us? Step in please.
#Person1#: Carry him into the emergency ward. Here we are.
#Person2#: Help the patient bathe and change his clothes, nurse. Then bring him into the operating room.
#Person1#: I'm his guide. What's the trouble with him, doctor
#Person2#: He had appendicitis, but is all right now that it was removed. He'll have to rest for a few weeks to recover.
#Person1#: May I send food for him?
#Person2#: No, outside food is not permitted.
#Person1#: Can I come round to see him tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. But first you must observe the visiting hours, It's from 2 to 5 p. m. By the way, consult the nurse before you enter the ward.
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you.
#Person2#: By the way, you can bring some flowers.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Don't worry about him.
#Person1#: When could I take care of him?
#Person2#: Our nurse can take good care of him. | #Person1# calls for an ambulance because a patient is suffering from acute appendicitis. #Person2# comes and takes the patient to the hospital. The patient receives good treatment. #Person1# is allowed to come to see the patient. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.
#Person1#: You'Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?
#Person2#: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems. . .
#Person1#: I'm not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!
#Person2#: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn't include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.
#Person1#: I'm not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP! | Casey apologizes for the delay in sending #Person1# photos. #Person1# doesn't want excuses and wants the photos as soon as possible. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.
#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: What working experience have you got?
#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. | Mr. Green interviews Irene. Irene shares her previous working experience and the reasons why she quits being a sales manager to work as Mr. Green's assistant. | Summarize the 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. I believe that this house is for sale.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: May I have a look at it please?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Come in.
#Person1#: How long have you lived here?
#Person2#: I have lived here for twenty years.
#Person1#: Twenty years! That's a long time.
#Person2#: Yes, I have been here since 1976.
#Person1#: Then why do you want to sell it?
#Person2#: Because I have just retired. I want to buy a small house in the country.
#Person1#: How much does this house cost?
#Person2#: 6850 pound.
#Person1#: That's a lot of money!
#Person2#: It's worth every penny of it.
#Person1#: Well, I like the house, but I can't decide yet. My wife must see it first.
#Person2#: Women always have the last word. | #Person2# wants to sell the house and tells #Person1# the reasons. #Person1# likes the house but cannot decide yet. | Summarize the 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 going to vote?
#Person2#: I am so excited to be voting.
#Person1#: Do you know who you're going to vote for?
#Person2#: I am so impressed with the candidate I'm going to vote for.
#Person1#: What's so great about him?
#Person2#: I feel that he is very intelligent.
#Person1#: Oh, really?
#Person2#: Yes, and I agree with all his policies.
#Person1#: That's good to hear.
#Person2#: I think this man is going to be the next President.
#Person1#: I hope so.
#Person2#: I'm going to make sure and get my vote in. | #Person2# is excited about voting and believes #Person2#'s voting for the next President. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shouldn't you already be in bed?
#Person2#: I can't sleep. I'm really not all that tired.
#Person1#: You need to get some rest, as you have to get up early in the morning.
#Person2#: It's impossible for me to get to sleep right now.
#Person1#: Just close your eyes, and try not to think.
#Person2#: That really does not work for me.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, you need to get some sleep.
#Person2#: How about I tire myself out, and then fall asleep when I'm tired?
#Person1#: Then you're not going to go to sleep.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll make sure and get to sleep in a little while.
#Person1#: I want you in bed, right now, so sweet dreams.
#Person2#: Fine. Sleep well yourself. | #Person2# can't sleep right now but #Person1# insists that #Person2# should go to sleep as #Person2# has to get up early tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Crown Hotel. Reservation Desk. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room at your hotel.
#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, sir? We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and deluxe suites in our hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoon of October 2nd to the morning of October 6th.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: What is the rate, please?
#Person1#: The current rate is $ 100 per night.
#Person2#: What services come with that?
#Person1#: For $ 100 you'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room every day.
#Person2#: That sounds not bad at all. I'll take it. | #Person2# calls to book a single room in the Crown Hotel. #Person1# introduces the services included to him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a job. Are you hiring?
#Person1#: Yes, we are. What position are you looking for?
#Person2#: Superintendent.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. The application for this position has closed.
#Person2#: Do you have any other positions available?
#Person1#: We have only one position open.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: Gas Meter Reader. This is a wonderful job for the right person, regular hours, no night shifts, no supervisor behind you, and good pay.
#Person2#: Can I apply for it right now?
#Person1#: Sure. | #Person2# is looking for a job as superintendent, but the application for it in #Person1#'s company has closed. #Person1# suggests another position. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Okay, now I'd like to find out more about your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the London Weekly, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. To be honest, the first year was quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an intern. I didn't have many responsibilities and I found it quite frustrating.
#Person1#: So, what changed?
#Person2#: Well slowly but surely I proved myself, and the new editor liked me so he promoted me to features writer.
#Person1#: Wow, a real step up!
#Person2#: Yes, I was responsible for restaurant and food reviews mostly. I spent 3 years in that position, but to be honest it wasn't an area of journalism I wanted to stay in long-term.
#Person1#: I see, so why did you decide to leave finally?
#Person2#: I just felt that the paper couldn't offer me any new opportunities. I really needed a more challenging role to be honest. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s previous working experience at the London Weekly and the reasons why #Person2# left. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: My immediate family is quite small. It's just my older step-brother, my mom, my step-dad and me. How about you?
#Person1#: I have a large family. I have three older sisters, my twin sister, a younger brother, and my parents.
#Person2#: I didn't know you were a twin! Are you identical or fraternal?
#Person1#: We're identical. I mean, we look exactly the same, but we complete opposites when it comes to everything else!
#Person2#: Interesting. It must be great having a twin sister. Are you best friends, too?
#Person1#: We used to be really close, but that all changed once she moved to Shanghai. How about your family? You didn't mention to your biological father.
#Person2#: I don't know much about him. He died when I was just a baby. Even though I don't have a blood relationship with my step-father and step-brother, I consider them to be my real family.
#Person1#: What about your step-brother's mother? Does he keep in touch with her?
#Person2#: No, she also died when my step-brother was little. My mother and my step-father met each other shortly after my father died and became good friends. They ended up getting married a few years later.
#Person1#: Sounds like it was ment to be. | #Person1# and #Person2# introduce their families to each other. #Person1# has an identical twin sister. #Person2# explains how #Person2#'s step-father and mother got married. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello! How can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I want to take out a loan for school. What kind of interest rate do you offer?
#Person1#: Do you qualify for any of the Federal loan programs?
#Person2#: Yes, but I need to borrow some more money.
#Person1#: Well. In that case we can offer you a private educational loan.
#Person2#: What's the interest rate?
#Person1#: It's 7. 2 %, fixed-rate loan.
#Person2#: How do I go about taking it out?
#Person1#: Just fill out this application. We can let you know right away if you qualify.
#Person2#: All right, thank you! | #Person2# wants to take out a loan for school and #Person1# tells #Person2# how to apply for it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Next time you buy veggies or fruits, have them bagged and weighed before you come here.
#Person2#: Sorry. I didn't know.
#Person1#: The total comes to US $ 65. 81. How will you pay today?
#Person2#: I'm going to use my ATM card.
#Person1#: Slide your card through the card ID pad and punch in your PIN.
#Person2#: Done.
#Person1#: One moment. Do you want to withdraw some cash while you're at it?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Paper or plastic?
#Person2#: Pardon me?
#Person1#: Do you want paper or plastic bags for your groceries?
#Person2#: Paper, please. | #Person2# buys some groceries and pays by #Person2#'s ATM card. #Person1# suggests that next time #Person2# should have them bagged and weighed before checking out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ow!
#Person2#: What's the matter, Andy?
#Person1#: I slipped and fell downstairs.
#Person2#: Have you hurt yourself?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I think that I've hurt my back.
#Person2#: Try and stand up. Can you stand up? Here. Let me help you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Lucy. I'm afraid that I can't get up.
#Person2#: I think that the doctor had better see you. I'll telephone Dr. Carter. The doctor says that he will come at once. I'm sure that you need an X-ray, Andy. | Andy fell downstairs and hurts himself. Lucy calls Dr. Carter for help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think I'm going to go to the market today.
#Person2#: Do we need food?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think so.
#Person2#: What are you going to get?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what we need.
#Person2#: Maybe you should go and look in the refrigerator.
#Person1#: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of things that we need?
#Person2#: Just get the basics.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: You know. Get some eggs, milk, and bread.
#Person1#: Just go and make a list for me, please.
#Person2#: Fine, I'll go do that for you. | #Person1# is going to the market and asks #Person2# to make a shopping list. | Summarize the 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 here for my appointment.
#Person2#: What can I do for you today?
#Person1#: I have an issue with my schedule.
#Person2#: Tell me the problem.
#Person1#: I have two classes on here that are at the same time.
#Person2#: Oh, I see.
#Person1#: Can you change that for me?
#Person2#: Do you still want both classes?
#Person1#: Yes, I would like to keep both classes.
#Person2#: I'll try to change one to a different day.
#Person1#: I would greatly appreciate that. | #Person1# has two classes that are at the same time. #Person2#'ll try to change one class to a different day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, Stella. This is Peter.
#Person1#: Hi, Peter. Fancy hearing your voice! How are you?
#Person2#: Couldn't be better. I'm planning atrip to Memphis with my family this summer.
#Person1#: Great! I'd love to host you here. When are you coming?
#Person2#: We'll leave Boston on June 20th, stay in St. Louis, Missouri for a week, and then fly to your city. We'd probably stay for five days with you and come back, for it's a two-week vacation.
#Person1#: Is there anything special you'd like to do here?
#Person2#: We'd love to explore Beale Street, the official home of the blues, where we'd listen to live music. We'd also like to visit Graceland, the popular museum in memory of Elvis Presley. But above all, we want to spend some time with you and your family.
#Person1#: Of course! It's been ages since we metlast time. Let's have a dinner party in my garden.
#Person2#: Lovely! Oh, could you find for us a hotel near where you live? It doesn't have to be big, but I can't stand noise at bedtime.
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Thank you. See you soon. | Peter calls Stella and tells her he will visit her city, Memphis. Stella asks about his plan and will help to find a hotel for Peter and his family. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Nice to see you. I've come for a job interview.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. How did you find out about the job?
#Person1#: I read your advertisement in the newspaper yesterday. So here I am.
#Person2#: Good. Do you know about computers?
#Person1#: Yes, I studied computer science in the university and later I worked in a computer company for a few years.
#Person2#: Then what makes you think to come to this place?
#Person1#: Well, I hope to find a better place for further development.
#Person2#: Good. Please fill in this form. We'll inform you very soon.
#Person1#: Thanks for your consideration.
#Person2#: That's OK. | #Person2# interviews #Person1#. #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s education background and explains why #Person1# comes to this 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#: Look at this picture! Is it the Great Pyramid?
#Person2#: You've got it. I took many pictures of it.
#Person1#: You mean you have been in Egypt? When did you go there?
#Person2#: Last summer. It was so interesting.
#Person1#: Tell me something about the Great Pyramid.
#Person2#: It was very high, about 137 meters. The sides are as long as 230 meters.
#Person1#: And it's very old?
#Person2#: Yes, it has a long history of about 4500 years.
#Person1#: Really? I can't believe it!
#Person2#: Yes, seeing is believing. You must go and see it by yourself.
#Person1#: It sounds nice. So Egypt is the place where I'm going to spend my next holiday.
#Person2#: By the way, where did you spend your vacation last summer?
#Person1#: I went to Japan and it's not so much fun.
#Person2#: I bet you'll have great fun in Egypt. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Egypt and #Person2#'s impression of the Great Pyramid. #Person1# decides to spend #Person1#'s next vacation in Egypt. | Summarize the 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. Uh, haven't we met before? You look so familiar.
#Person2#: Yeah. We met on campus last week, [Yeah!] and you asked me the same question.
#Person1#: Oh, oh really? I'm really sorry, but I'm terrible with names. But, but, but... Let me guess. It's Sherry, right?
#Person2#: No, but you got the first letter right.
#Person1#: I know, I know. It's on the tip of my tongue. Wait. Uh, Sandy, Susan. [Nope. So, was I that memorable?] Wait, wait. It's Sharon.
#Person2#: You got it... and only on the fourth try.
#Person1#: So, well, Sh..., I mean Sharon. How are you?
#Person2#: Not bad. And what was your name?
#Person1#: It's Ben, but everyone calls me B.J. And, uh, what do you do, Sh... Sharon?
#Person2#: I'm a graduate student majoring in TESL.
#Person1#: Uh, TESL... What's that?
#Person2#: It stands for teaching English as a second language. I want to teach English to non-native speakers overseas.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I'm pretty good at that English grammar. You know, verbs and adjectives, and uh... Hey, that's sound really exciting. And do you need some type of specific degree or experience to do that? I mean could I do something like that?
#Person2#: Well, most employers overseas are looking for someone who has at least a Bachelor's degree and one or two years of experience. [Oh!] And what do you do? Are you a student on campus?
#Person1#: Yeah, but, uh... I guess I'm mulling over the idea of going into accounting or international business, but I guess I'm leaning now towards a degree in marketing.
#Person2#: Oh, uh,... Well, I have to run. I have a class in ten minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, okay. And, uh, by the way, there's this, uh, dance on campus at the student center tonight, and I was wondering if you'd... you know... like to come along.
#Person2#: Oh really? Well, perhaps...
#Person1#: Okay, well, bye. | Ben has met Sharon before but doesn't remember her name. They talk about what they are learning currently. Sharon is a graduate student majoring in TESL and Ben is leaning towards a degree in marketing. Ben invites Sharon to a dance on campus at the student center tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, good, you speak English.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom.
#Person2#: That's until Thursday?
#Person1#: Yes, have you got one?
#Person2#: Mm. We've got a double room for tonight and tomorrow night, but not for Thursday night.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. Nothing for Thursday night?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: Mm. And what about the price?
#Person2#: 150 francs a night. That's for a double room without a bathroom. We're very full. We haven't got any more rooms with private bathrooms.
#Person1#: Oh... no bathroom... Well, thanks anyway. | #Person1# wants a double room with a bathroom for the next three nights but finds there's no such a room left in #Person2#'s hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your exam is over, isn't it? Why aren't you cheerful?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. It isn't that the questions were too hard, but I always feel uneasy when the exam doesn't seem to have much to do with the book. | #Person2# feels uneasy because the exam doesn't seem to have much to do with the book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Whoa! This is a massive flea market!
#Person2#: You're telling me! There are thousands of people here.
#Person1#: And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff.
#Person2#: This is almost like a Taiwanese night market! I can't believe it!
#Person1#: You can't buy much more, Wei! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. OK. I'll just buy smallthings! | #Person1# and Wei are in a massive flea market. #Person1# reminds Wei that Wei can't buy much more. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm hungry, let's go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!
#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liq
#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I'm looking at the price at each one of these little things and it's outrageous! This is basically a crayon!
#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and. . .
#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon! | #Person1# complains that #Person2# has spent too much time picking up cosmetics which have outrageous prices. #Person2# argues that #Person1# also spends a lot on #Person1#'s stuff. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like swimming?
#Person2#: Yes. Swimming is one of my most favorite sports,indoors or out-doors.
#Person1#: Me too. Swimming is a very good exercise for health. It combines water, bath, sunbath, and air bath together. It promotes the growth and haleness of muscles, bone, viscera and nerve systems.
#Person2#: I have never thought that swimming can bring us so many benefits. I only know that swimming in great waves and deep running water can train people's spirits,and enable people to be fearless of the hardships,dangers and difficulties and become brave and staunch.
#Person1#: Have you ever swum in a river or a lake?
#Person2#: Yes, but not always. However, I won't let it go if I have a chance. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how they like swimming and the benefits of swimming. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's your business?
#Person2#: Everything seems to be getting worse. I don't know what to do with it.
#Person1#: Things are tough all over. You should never give up!
#Person2#: But how can I prevent a deficit?
#Person1#: I think you should make a thorough market investigation now.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I'll do my best.
#Person1#: I always consider you are such a guy who never gives up.
#Person2#: I know life is not all roses, and I believe I will pull this through.
#Person1#: Yeah, you can make it. | #Person2#'s business doesn't go well. #Person1# suggests making a thorough market investigation and encourages #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're a big fan of Andy Lau, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been got all his albums and most of his films on dvd. I adore him. He's my idol.
#Person1#: How come you don't have all of his films on dvd?
#Person2#: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays, especially the ones where he only played a bit part.
#Person1#: I see. I'm sure you'll find them one day. I see you also have several poster of him.
#Person2#: Yes. These posters are new. I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday.
#Person1#: Are you a member of his fan club?
#Person2#: I was, but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet, so I'm not a member now.
#Person1#: Did you see the interview with Andy Lau in cosmopolitan magazine last month?
#Person2#: Of course! I bought two copies.
#Person1#: Two copies? One to keep and one to cut the pictures out of, right? | #Person2# is a big fan of Andy Lau and shares with #Person1# how much #Person2# likes Andy Lau. | Summarize the 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 Sunshine Trading Company. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to apply for the accountant in your corporation and I think it is not beyond attainment.
#Person1#: Great. Could you tell me something about cash control?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. In accounting, cash means all items that are acceptable for depositing in a bank. | #Person2# calls to apply for the accountant in #Person1#'s 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#: Excuse me, we ordered too much, may we take the food home?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't have to. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well then, will you put this and that into doggy bags?
#Person2#: Certainly, would you wait for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Yes, thanks, would you give me another favor?
#Person2#: Yes, what is it?
#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please?
#Person2#: Sure, I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# wants to take the food home as they have ordered too much. #Person2# helps #Person1# to put the food into bags. | Summarize the 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, your baby is so cute.
#Person2#: She's cute, but I'm very tired. She never sleep. After I gave birth, she slept a lot. Now that she's older, she is awake all night.
#Person1#: Does she cry a lot?
#Person2#: Last week, she cried every night. At work, I feel tired all the time. I took her to the doctor and he said she was healthy.
#Person1#: Yes, it's normal for babies to cry. You should hire a babysitter this weekend and sleep. | #Person2# tells #Person1# her baby is cute but it is tiring to take care of the baby. #Person1# suggests hiring a babysitter. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is this one beside you your English teacher? She looks strict.
#Person2#: Yes, but her teaching is very well organized and clear. We all like her very much.
#Person1#: Who is this girl wearing glasses with dark hair?
#Person2#: Oh, she's my best friend. Our class went on a spring outing to the seaside last month and we took it. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s English teacher and best friend in the picture 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#: Excuse me can I ask you a few questions? I'm not going to take up too much of your time.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Well, how old are you?
#Person2#: 16.
#Person1#: Right. When you leave school do you think you'll get your own home away from your parents?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm sure I will.
#Person1#: Do you think you'll get married in the next 5 years say?
#Person2#: Probably but I certainly don't want children yet. I'm too young.
#Person1#: OK, would you like to travel?
#Person2#: I'd like to. But I don't think I will although I have a lot of time. Anyway, you certainly need money for that.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. | #Person1# asks #Person2#, who is 16, some questions about future home, marriage, and traveling. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You've packed so many clothes Ben.
#Person2#: Well, it is a business trip, and the weather will be different everywhere I go.
#Person1#: I suppose on Sunday you'll travel in your jeans.
#Person2#: Yes, that on Monday I'm going to meet the company boss, so will need my suit then, I can't wear jeans.
#Person1#: What is happening on Tuesday?
#Person2#: I'm visiting a factory in the south so I've packed these gray trousers, they are light and I won't need a jacket. It'll be 35 degrees.
#Person1#: Oh then you're in the mountains on Wednesday.
#Person2#: Yes, a jacket will be warm enough. I've got my coat for that day.
#Person1#: Are you taking a sweater as well?
#Person2#: There was an room in the suitcase. On Thursday I'll be by the sea where we spent our honeymoon. So I'm taking my swim shorts.
#Person1#: And what about Friday?
#Person2#: I'm having lunch with some colleagues. I'll wear that blue shirt you bought me. Look here it is, under the suit.
#Person1#: Oh good. | Ben is packing clothes for a business trip and tells #Person1# what he is going to wear for each day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, how's your job going?
#Person2#: I've moved to a new office and it's a little far from where I live. Actually, I'm looking for a new job because the people there are very unfriendly.
#Person1#: Oh, me too. I hate my job for I have to work overtime nearly every day.
#Person2#: What kind of job are you looking for?
#Person1#: I don't want to stay in the office anymore. Maybe I can work in the travel agency. How about you?
#Person2#: I checked on the internet and I think an office job in a hotel near my home seems nice. | Both Mary and #Person1# are unsatisfied with their current jobs and are looking for new jobs. | Summarize the 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. I'm calling to ask if you'd like to come and have supper with us on Friday.
#Person2#: The day after tomorrow? I'm afraid I won't be able to. I have to work overtime on Friday, or else I'll have to work this weekend.
#Person1#: You work really hard. Then how about this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I won't be able to make it then either. I promise Jenny I'd go to a movie with her this Saturday. How about this Sunday?
#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, that would be fine. Let's make it this Sunday then. | #Person1# calls to invite Mike for supper on Friday or Saturday, but Mike can't make it. They finally decide to make it this 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#: Excuse me, do you know where the nearest subway station is?
#Person2#: The nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6, which one are you taking?
#Person1#: I'm not so sure. I'm here on vacation.
#Person2#: OK, where do you need to go then?
#Person1#: I want to go to the M hotel.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a long line 6, but it's 10:45. As I know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night.
#Person1#: OK. Do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here?
#Person2#: It's really difficult to get a taxi around this area on a weekend night.
#Person1#: Oh, no. What should I do?
#Person2#: Wait, you can still take line 5. It runs until midnight on weekends.
#Person1#: Does it have a stop near my hotel?
#Person2#: No, but from Line 5 you can transfer onto line 1 which has a stop near the hotel and it runs until 11:45.
#Person1#: That's great. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the M hotel by subway late at night. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I would like to return this TV.
#Person2#: Sure, do you have the receipt?
#Person1#: Yeah here you go. Actually I also want to return this keyboard.
#Person2#: Ok. may I ask what is the reason for returning these products?
#Person1#: The TV flickers a lot when I am watching a movie and at times the image is not very clear.
#Person2#: I see, and what about the keyboard?
#Person1#: I spilled some coffee on it and now it won't work.
#Person2#: I am sorry mam, but we can only exchange or refund defective products, we cannot take responsibility for misuse or damages.
#Person1#: Fine! I don't know why they make these things so delicate anyways. | #Person1# wants to return a TV and a keyboard, but #Person2# will only refund the TV because the keyboard is damaged. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Operator. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to make a person-to-person call to Beijing, China. The number is 2135367 8, and I want to speak to Mr. Zhang.
#Person1#: To Mr. Zhang in at 2135-3678?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: May I have your name and telephone number?
#Person2#: My name is Luo Gang, and the phone number is 513-3284.
#Person1#: Mr. Luo, will you hold the line, please - - - Mr. Luo, there is no Zhang at that number. Will you check the number again, please?
#Person2#: What the number I gave you, operator?
#Person1#: It's 2135-3678.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. should have been 2135-3668, not 3678. I've given you a wrong number.
#Person1#: Are you sure this time?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. Let me try again.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Luo Gang calls the operator to speak to Mr. Zhang. Luo gives a number but corrects it after the operator tells him to check again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for some winter clothes. And I notice you have pre-season sale on all your winter apparel.
#Person1#: Yes, everything is 25 % off.
#Person2#: Do you have any skirt that will go with this sweater?
#Person1#: Sure, we have both skirts and slacks that will go well with the sweater. I especially like this flowery skirt. It's very much in style this year.
#Person2#: I don't think that shade of green will go with my complexion. Do you have any of those skirts in black or tan?
#Person1#: Look on the rack to your right.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Just show me where the fitting rooms are now. I can't wait to try this on. | #Person1# wants to buy a skirt. #Person2# recommends a green skirt but #Person1# chooses to try on another 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#: What do you think is harder, reading or writing?
#Person2#: Well, they're completely different. Reading is passive, and writing is active.
#Person1#: I don't think I understand what you mean. Could you explain a little more?
#Person2#: In reading you need to recognize language by seeing the words on the page and knowing what they are. In writing you have to produce language, you have to create your own words on a blank page.
#Person1#: Oh, now I see what you mean. When you're reading, you are just looking, but when you are writing, you are actually doing something!
#Person2#: A reading knowledge of a language is larger and different from a writing knowledge. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: I think I see what you mean. I can read Shakespeare but I definitely can't write it.
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: So I have another question for you. What do you think is harder, speaking or understanding?
#Person2#: They're both harder than reading or writing.
#Person1#: In what way?
#Person2#: Because they are direct communication with another person, and there's a time limit. This time limit is the most serious problem for foreigners, even for those who know lots of English.
#Person1#: You are making me feel really discouraged.
#Person2#: I'm not trying to discourage you. I'm trying to help you. You have to live with these difficulties. Isn't it better to know about them? The more you know about what you have to face, the better you'll do. I promise! | #Person1# raises some questions, #Person2# thinks reading is passive while writing is active, and speaking and understanding are both harder than reading and writing. #Person2#'s opinion discourages #Person1# but #Person2# hopes #Person1# will know more and do better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a nice tie you are wearing!
#Person2#: Thank you. But does it really look all right?
#Person1#: Certainly. It matches your suit perfectly.
#Person2#: Then does it go well with my sweater?
#Person1#: Yes. You look very smart today.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# admires the tie #Person2# is wearing, and #Person2# appreciates 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#: As we know, mobile phones bring people great convenience and shorten the distance among friends and relatives.
#Person2#: It bears a great many of advantages, but also some weak points.
#Person1#: Is it? I've never thought of any disadvantages of the mobile phone.
#Person2#: For instance, the mobile phone seriously distracts the attention of people from work and study.
#Person1#: That's true. Some people pay too much attention to their mobile phones.
#Person2#: Actually, it's not the fault of the mobile phone. But people should have a proper attitude towards it. Mobile phone is a tool serving people, not the fetters restricting them. | #Person1# thinks the mobile phone brings people convenience. #Person2# agrees but gives another opinion, the mobile phone distracts people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you going out again?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the cinema, dad.
#Person1#: You mustn't go to bed very late. Can you be home before nine.
#Person2#: Oh, I won't be back so early. The film will be over at nine. Can I have the key to the bicycle?
#Person1#: No. I won't let you ride a bicycle late at night.
#Person2#: Oh, dad, I'm not a child. I'm 17 already. I'll come back as soon as the film is over.
#Person1#: OK. Here's the key. Take care.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you, dad. | #Person1# asks for permission to ride home late at night. #Person1#'s dad refuses at first but gives in later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How was your holiday to Cyprus?
#Person2#: It was so fantastic I didn't really want to come home.
#Person1#: Did you happen to meet someone?
#Person2#: How did you know?
#Person1#: You always act like this when you'Ve fallen in love. Who is he? How did you meet?
#Person2#: His name is Tony and we met my first night in Pathos. He works with my sister who lives there.
#Person1#: Was it love at first sight?
#Person2#: Not really. I wasn't looking for a holiday romance, but my sister told me that she had promised him that she'd set him up on blind date with me. I didn't think I'd have anything to lose, so I went.
#Person1#: And?
#Person2#: Let's just say that by the third date, we both realized that we had fallen in love.
#Person1#: That happened quickly! Are you going to see him again?
#Person2#: Luckily, his company has a position available here, so he's going to see if he can get relocated.
#Person1#: It sounds like he is madly in love with you. Are you ready for such a serious relationship?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not really a spring chicken anymore. We don't know what will happen. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s romance with Tony whom #Person2# met during the holiday to Cyprus. #Person2# and Tony may develop a serious relationship. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is tough to say, John, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: But why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: No, we are just too different. This relationship isn't going anywhere.
#Person2#: Hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person1#: I have thought about it for a long time. I think it's time to move on for both of us.
#Person2#: But I still love you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day. . .
#Person1#: Then why didn't you talk to me?
#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna. . .
#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but let's try to forget that and be friends.
#Person2#: Have you made the decision yet?
#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart.
#Person2#: Then shall we keep pure friendship?
#Person1#: Sure, let's just be friends. | Anna is determined to break up with John who is not willing to, but they finally decide to be just friends. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Will you help me take these things to the car?
#Person2#: OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
#Person1#: Bring them to my wife's car.
#Person2#: Which one is hers?
#Person1#: The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
#Person2#: What should I take first?
#Person1#: That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I won't drop it. Wow, it's really heavy. I don't think I can move it by myself.
#Person1#: Let me help you with that. I don't want you to hurt your back.
#Person2#: Where are you taking all this stuff?
#Person1#: Didn't I tell you? We're moving to Florida?
#Person2#: You're moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month.
#Person1#: Yes, that's true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away. | #Person1# requests #Person2# to move some things to the car, as #Person1# and his wife are moving to Florida. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How long will it take us to drive to London?
#Person2#: I think it's a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London, so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway.
#Person1#: That's unless there is a traffic jam. It could take three hours.
#Person2#: You're right. We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey, because we will be in built-up area.
#Person1#: So, shall we allow three hours to cover the distance?
#Person2#: Ok. You haven't seen my company car, have you?
#Person1#: No. let me take a look. . . It's longer than my car.
#Person2#: I think it's over five meters long. I can't remember exactly. It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour.
#Person1#: Wow! That's fast! I don't think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway.
#Person2#: We can't. if we went that fast, we would break the speed limit. | #Person1# discusses with #Person2# about how long it takes to drive to London, taking account of the distance, traffic jams, and speed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When were you born may I ask?
#Person2#: On 20th May 1963.
#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?
#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month.
#Person1#: By the way, could you tell me when the film will begin?
#Person2#: It will begin at 5:30.
#Person1#: I am afraid I can't be there on time.
#Person2#: You can see it tomorrow.
#Person1#: I don't want to miss it today. | #Person1# asks #Person2# when #Person2# was born and when the film begins. | Summarize the 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, Forest Gump is on at six thirty.
#Person2#: Really? It was on in 1994 for the first time. And it is really a classic.
#Person1#: Yeah, I am very impressed with Tom Hanks'performance in the movie.
#Person2#: I am also impressed with the lines in the movie.
#Person1#: Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
#Person2#: That's my favorite.
#Person1#: You know, it also won 6 Oscar awards in 1995. Unbelievable!
#Person2#: It deserves. That film can give us a lot of inspiration.
#Person1#: Yes, the Forrest's experience can encourage the people in trouble.
#Person2#: All in all, it will never lose its appeal.
#Person1#: Gucci, I have an idea. Do you want to see this movie together?
#Person2#: Sure. Now you are talking. | #Person1# talks about Forest Gump with Gucci. They both admire the movie and will watch it together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, I think I broke my leg.
#Person2#: Here, sir. Sit down in this wheel chair.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: The doctor will be with you in a moment. I just need to ask you a few questions.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: Name, age and date of birth, please?
#Person1#: James Taylor, 23, March 30, 1982.
#Person2#: Health insurance company and policy No?
#Person1#: I don't have it.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I don't have health insurance.
#Person2#: Well, this is going to be a very expensive broken leg, Mr. Taylor.
#Person1#: Oh! | Mr. Taylor broke his leg. #Person2# asks him some questions before the doctor comes. | Summarize the 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 Super Stereos. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to look at your stereo systems. Do you have anything on sale?
#Person1#: Yes, this system over here is on sale for $ 1, 000. As you can see, all of the components are brand-name.
#Person2#: But it doesn't have a turntable. I have a fair number of vinyl records, so I need something to play them on.
#Person1#: Our selection of stereo systems with turntables is somewhat limited, but we do have this system over here. | #Person2# wants to buy a stereo system with a turntable and #Person1#'s store has got one available. | Summarize the 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, I'm glad you're finally back. I was wondering what happened.
#Person2#: I feel kind of stupid.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We got lost coming back. I guess I don't really know this town yet.
#Person1#: You got lost. You're kidding!
#Person2#: No. We took a wrong turn somewhere. And Joseph doesn't know the town at all. So I started giving him directions. But I didn't really know where we were. So we got seriously lost.
#Person1#: You could have called.
#Person2#: I know I could have. But finally we asked someone where we were.
#Person1#: You've been gone for two hours. How could you get lost for so long?
#Person2#: Guess where we ended up.
#Person1#: I don't know. Where?
#Person2#: When we finally decided to ask someone, they told us we were in Grangerfield.
#Person1#: Grangerfield! You were in Grangerfield? That's a completely different town! How could you drive to a completely different town?
#Person2#: I don't know. The person we asked had to give us directions to the highway to get back here.
#Person1#: Grangerfield is like a dozen miles away from here.
#Person2#: I know it is. I don't know how it happened.
#Person1#: Hmm, maybe I do.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Maybe I have an idea how it happened.
#Person2#: How?
#Person1#: You were too busy looking at Joseph, and you weren't paying attention to the road.
#Person2#: Oh, that's what you think, huh?
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I think. Maybe the next time you go out with him to buy groceries, you'll get lost for even longer. Maybe six hours or so.
#Person2#: You know what, Trish?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: I hope so. I really hope so.
#Person1#: Hah, hah! See? I guessed right. You weren't watching the road at all.
#Person2#: No, I wasn't. It's kind of hard to watch the road when Joseph is behind the wheel. | #Person2# tells Trish that she got lost on the way driving back. Trish is astonished and guesses it was because #Person2# was looking at Joseph and couldn't concentrate on the road, which is exactly the reason. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: They must have got in through the kitchen window.
#Person2#: If only we'd remember to close it.
#Person1#: I am afraid your diamond bracelet has gone, darling!
#Person2#: I wish I'd put it in the bank.
#Person1#: Look! they've taken your fur coat too.
#Person2#: I know, I am sorry I ever bought it.
#Person1#: I noticed they've taken our radio and left the television.
#Person2#: It's a pity they didn't take the tele. We need a new one. Anyway we can claim for all this from the insurance company.
#Person1#: I wish we could, but we can't, you see, we are not insured. | #Person1# and #Person2# suffer from burglary. #Person2# thinks they can claim, but they are not insured. | Summarize the 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 have made some adjustment on the prices, and this is renewed price list.
#Person2#: Thank you for allowing us 3 % reduction, but still we find your price is on the high side.
#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price and we can't make any further reduction.
#Person2#: If so, we find it difficult for us to go on with our talks.
#Person1#: Then, what's your countr-offer?
#Person2#: This is our counter-offer.
#Person1#: We are sincere to make business with you, but the difference between your counter-offer and our price is too great.
#Person2#: So are we, our counter-offer is in line with the world market.
#Person1#: How about meeting each other half-way in order to conclude the business?
#Person2#: Agreed. | #Person1# has reduced the price but #Person2# is still dissatisfied. Finally, they both give way to conclude the business. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you, Mr. Stone? I m Farley.
#Person2#: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Farley.
#Person1#: Please have a seat. I know our employment officer has already given you information about your employee contract, but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing. First, you'llbe getting a monthly salary, with one month paid vacation after one year of employment.
#Person2#: OK May I ask whether there is probation?
#Person1#: No probation is involved. | Mr. Farley informs Mr. Stone of the main details before he signs the employee contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to Lens Magic, ma'am. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy an inexpensive camera.
#Person1#: Well, we'Ve got several point-and-shoot cameras. These are all 35mm compact cameras with auto-focus and a built-in flash. We also have these Polaroid cameras.
#Person2#: I don't think I'll need a Polaroid. Does this 35mm camera have an automatic flash?
#Person1#: Yes, it does. But you can turn it off if you want.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll take this one. Does it come with batteries and a case?
#Person1#: Yes, it does. Here, I'll box it up for you. | #Person2# wants to buy an inexpensive camera and takes one with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We're now staying at the Holiday Inn. How do we get to the airport?
#Person2#: We have shuttle buses leaving for the airport from downtown every 20 minutes The bus stops at Holiday Inn as well. Be sure to get on the bus before 30.
#Person1#: What is the earliest one?
#Person2#: At 7 am. It takes about one hour to get to the airport. So it'll be right for your timing.
#Person1#: OK, thank you. By the way, what can I do if I want to put off my flight?
#Person2#: Your tickets are valid for one year. If you want to change flight, you just go to the airline's ticketing office and have it reconfirmed. But you have to fly the same airlines.
#Person1#: OK. What can I do if l want to cancel the ticket?
#Person2#: In that case. you can get a refund with a certain percentage of the original fare deducted as the service charge.
#Person1#: That's reasonable. OK, thank you very much. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the information on transportation to the airport and how to change and cancel the flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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