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#Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.
#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.
#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.
#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.
#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough to do anything fancy.
#Person2#: Have you thought about wearing a hat?
#Person1#: Everywhere I go?
#Person2#: Well, it's one way to get through the in-betweens if you really want to grow it out! | #Person1# says #Person1# doesn't know what to do with #Person1#'s hair which is in a kind of in-between stages. #Person2# suggests wearing a hat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what's your apartment like?
#Person2#: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: what is it like living in on-campus housing?
#Person2#: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.
#Person1#: did you have to pay a deposit?
#Person2#: no, but we do have to pay 9 months rent in 6 months, so for the first months we pay 1/2 month's rent each month.
#Person1#: do you have to pay utilities on top of your monthly rent?
#Person2#: no, it's all included. Besides, students don't have to pay council tax, so we're saving quitea bit of money by living here.
#Person1#: how long is your contract for?
#Person2#: that's the bad thing---the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.
#Person1#: have you started looking again yet?
#Person2#: not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer.
#Person1#: Good luck! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking 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#: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year. The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high branches.
#Person3#: Well, everything seems to be just about ready. Now all we need is snow.
#Person1#: Do you exchange the presents in the morning?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. The kids are too excited to wait. After we clean up the mess--all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper -- we have a big breakfast. Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys.
#Person3#: And we'll have a great turkey dinner at around four o'clock. My brother and his family will be joining us.
#Person1#: I look forward to meeting them. Well, it's late, so I'll say good night. I'll see you early tomorrow, so I can share your Christmas morning.
#Person3#: Good night! | #Person2# and #Person3# tell #Person1# about their family tradition on Christmas day and #Person1# is happy to join them 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#: Have you ever worked as a tour guide?
#Person2#: I have a little experience. I guided a few foreign tourists around Beijing last year as a part-time job. I showed them to the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, and the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: Then you may know that it's hard work.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. A friend of mine is a guide. He talked with me about his work, but I don't mind working hard.
#Person1#: Have you applied with any other companies?
#Person2#: No, this is my first.
#Person1#: Is there anything you want to ask about?
#Person2#: I'd like to be an overseas tour guide someday. Would there ever be any chance of that?
#Person1#: Certainly. There'll be a good chance of that if you work for this company. Not right away, of course, but in a few years, after you learn more about our business, you may go overseas with a tour group. Any questions?
#Person2#: Yes. When can I get the decision? I hope you can give me a definite answer as soon as possible. If I'd turned down, I ll have to secure a position elsewhere.
#Person1#: All right, then. We'll get in touch with you within a week. Thank you for coming today, Mr. Sun.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye. | #Person1# interviews Mr. Sun who is applying for the position as a tour guide. Mr. Sun hopes to get a chance to work abroad. | Summarize the 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, Lily. Do you want to see a cool new product?
#Person2#: Sure, what is it?
#Person1#: Lily, meet Clocky. It is an alarm clock and it has a loud alarm.
#Person2#: Why does it have wheels?
#Person1#: Because it rolls around when the alarm rings.
#Person2#: Why does it roll when it rings?
#Person1#: Because you have to get out of bed and chase Clocky. Then you can't go back to sleep after you turn off your alarm. I set it last night, and Clocky worked great this morning. No more sleeping late for me!
#Person2#: Where did you get Clocky?
#Person1#: At Tickers' Clocks in the mall. It cost about $50.
#Person2#: It's expensive.
#Person1#: Clocky is worth it. It can jump. Watch!
#Person2#: Wow. Clocky really moves fast.
#Person1#: It wants to hide. So it's looking for a place, then you have to find it.
#Person2#: Cool. I should get one for my nephew to help him get up.
#Person1#: Why don't you buy one for yourself?
#Person2#: Well, my mobile phone can wake me up. | #Person1# shows Clocky, an expensive moving alarm clock, to Lily. Lily may buy one for her nephew. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Susan, you look great! How is it going?
#Person2#: Not bad! It's good to see you. How is your family?
#Person1#: They're fine. My boy Danny is taking a course in computer.
#Person2#: Is he still working at the store?
#Person1#: Yes, but he wants to change the job. He has a family now and he needs to make more money. How about your children? What's Michael doing these days? Is he still living in California.
#Person2#: Not anymore. He moved to Oregon and now he is raising sheep.
#Person1#: Raising sheep? How does he like it?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard work, but he really likes it. And your daughter, she works in New York, right?
#Person1#: Polly usually works in New York, but she's working on a special project in DC this year. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their children's lives. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Debbie, do you have a favorite place that you would like to go for your birthday dinner?
#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.
#Person1#: We could look online at the local Internet sites.
#Person2#: Good, let's take a look.
#Person1#: What kind of food would you like for your birthday?
#Person2#: I like a lot of things, but Chinese or Thai would be better.
#Person1#: This one, Beijing duck looks pretty good.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I've heard of that before. Everyone I've talked with says that it is great.
#Person1#: Would you like to go there, then?
#Person2#: I think that would be a really good choice. Let's call ahead to make sure that we can get a table for that night. | #Person1# and Debbie are looking for a restaurant online for Debbie's birthday dinner. Debbie chooses Beijing duck and will call ahead to get a table. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a happy ending!
#Person2#: So David finally came back?
#Person1#: That's right. Lillian had been waiting for 6 months. Every morning she would put fresh flowers in the vase by the window. Every afternoon she would fix her hair and makeup, hoping he would come home from the mountains. And every evening she would set the table for 2:00. She never gave up hoping that he would come back.
#Person2#: He is so lucky, he was missing for so long.
#Person1#: Until a few days ago, you didn't hear how it ended. David had gone to research the language of people living in a faraway village. He became very sick while he was there and couldn't get in touch with anyone. Finally he got better and was able to find his way back, after walking through the jungle for 2 days. He reached the main road and found a ride to town. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how Lillian had been waiting for David in the past 6 months and how David managed to come home after his adventure in a faraway village. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lisa, you don't look quite right. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I just watched a film. It scared me almost to death. I thought it was going to be a very touching story, but it turned out to be a terribly frightening movie. Do you like watching movies like that?
#Person1#: Yes. Watching movies like that can really help me relax and forget all my worries.
#Person2#: So what's your favorite scary movie?
#Person1#: The sixth Sense. I watched it 6 years ago. I was just 12 years old then. I was really scared.
#Person2#: I guess I should watch it someday. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about frightening movies and #Person1# recommends the Sixth Sense. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Sam, can you help me this weekend? I need help moving a new sofa into my house.
#Person2#: Hey, Jennifer, no problem. I'm free this weekend and my truck is great for moving stuff. Where did you get the sofa?
#Person1#: My friend Jack is moving next week, but his new apartment is very small. So he is giving me his sofa.
#Person2#: It's good that your place is large enough to fit the sofa. Where will you put it?
#Person1#: I have space in the living room. My current sofa is a little old and dirty, so I'm just going to throw it away.
#Person2#: Yeah, my sofa gets dirty easily as well. Hey, I know Jack from work. Where is he moving?
#Person1#: He is actually just moving across the street. Even though he won't have much space, he will have a great view.
#Person2#: And you get a new sofa?
#Person1#: Yup, it will be nice to get rid of my old one.
#Person2#: Maybe Jack needs to get rid of some other furniture when he moves.
#Person1#: I guess you can find out next week. | Jennifer asks Sam to help her move the sofa which is given by Jack, since Jack is moving to a smaller house. Sam agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello this is Simon Marshall. I spoke to you the other day about renting Flat 3A.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, hello, Simon. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I just want to ask a few practical details. Firstly, you mentioned a storeroom. Where exactly is that? Is it next to 3A, on the third floor?
#Person2#: Well, the apartment's on the third, yes, but the storeroom's a little way away, just past the second door to the right. Under the stairs, in fact.
#Person1#: But it's on the same floor, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Fine. Is there hot water in the apartment?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it runs off the central heating. It's at a fixed 60 degrees. It used to be set at 55, but last year we were asked to increase it, so we did.
#Person1#: OK, now can you tell me a bit about the yard, and the garden? How big are they?
#Person2#: Well, the yard is about 20 square meters.
#Person1#: Oh, so there's room for my motorbike, then. Although it is not new, I like to keep it off the road at night. An the garden?
#Person2#: That's much bigger. About 150 square meters.
#Person1#: Great. OK. Thanks for your help. I'll be in touch again soon. | Simon Marshall calls #Person2# to acquire some further information about the flat he is going to rent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've been thinking about our holiday and I wouldn't mind going to Barcelona or Madrid.
#Person2#: Oh no, not Spain again! That's where we went last year.
#Person1#: Well, have you got any better suggestions?
#Person2#: I was thinking of Paris, or even London might be nice.
#Person1#: I don't fancy London. I'd rather go abroad for our holiday. Let's go to Paris.
#Person2#: Right. Paris, here we come! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the destination of their holiday trip and they decide on Paris. | Summarize the 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, madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I bought this new radio here half a month ago, then I posted it to my daughter who is studying English in Shanghai Foreign Language University. But a week later she posted it back, saying that it doesn't work. I don't know why. Could you help me check out the radio?
#Person1#: Let me see. Did you check it when you bought it?
#Person2#: Of course. I remember I could receive shortwave programs very well.
#Person1#: Let me check it. It seems as if it's not our fault. The radio seems to have been left in the rain. You should go to the post office and explain everything to them.
#Person2#: It sounds reasonable, but I'd like to have my radio repaired here. I think you are for the best service.
#Person1#: Thank you, madam. You can leave it to me.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you. | #Person2# comes to have her new radio checked. #Person1# finds out it might have been left in the rain and #Person2# wants it to be repaired. | Summarize the 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 a reservation, sir?
#Person2#: No, I ' m afraid we don ' t.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry the restaurant is full now. You have to wait for about half an hour. Would you like to have a drink at the lounge until there ' s a table available.
#Person2#: No, thanks, I ' ll come back later. May I reserve a table for two?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. May I have your name, sir?
#Person2#: Bruce By the way, can we have a table by the window?
#Person1#: we ' ll try to arrange it, but I can ' t guarantee sir.
#Person2#: That ' s fine.
#Person1#: your table's ready, sir? Please step this way. | #Person1# tells Bruce the restaurant is full now. Then, Bruce reserves a table for two by the window and will come back 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 can I help you today?
#Person2#: I am returning something that I bought yesterday.
#Person1#: What would you like to return?
#Person2#: I'm returning a cellphone.
#Person1#: Was there something wrong with it?
#Person2#: It's defective.
#Person1#: What isn't working on it?
#Person2#: It keeps turning off on it's own.
#Person1#: Alright, do you have the receipt?
#Person2#: I have it right here.
#Person1#: I'm going to take care of this and refund your money.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help. | #Person2# is returning a defective cellphone. #Person1# is going to take care of that and refund #Person2#'s money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Marketing manage office, can I help you?
#Person2#: Mr. Green, please.
#Person1#: Sorry, he's out.
#Person2#: What time you suspect back them?
#Person1#: Sorry, I am not sure, can I take a message?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'll call back later.
#Person1#: That's fine. please call again later.
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. Goodbye. | #Person2# calls Mr. Green but #Person1# says he's out. #Person2# will call back 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 ' s it going?
#Person2#: I ' m fine. Thank you.
#Person1#: Do you need anything?
#Person2#: I need you to help me.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am looking for an article in a newspaper.
#Person1#: Did you check the periodicals?
#Person2#: I didn ' t even bother to think of that.
#Person1#: I ' ll show you where to find your article.
#Person2#: I get lost in this library.
#Person1#: It ' s right this way.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot for your help. | #Person1# shows #Person2# where to find the article #Person2# wants in the library. | Summarize the 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'd you run into me?
#Person2#: I didn't mean to. It was an accident.
#Person1#: You have completely damaged my car.
#Person2#: I did not. It looks perfectly fine.
#Person1#: You don't see what happened to my bumper?
#Person2#: What did I do to it?
#Person1#: You smashed my bumper in with your car.
#Person2#: I really don't think that I did that.
#Person1#: Your bumper looks exactly the same.
#Person2#: Look, just give me your insurance and number and I'll take care of it.
#Person1#: Give me your information, in case I don't hear from you.
#Person2#: Trust me. | #Person1# accuses #Person2# of smashing #Person1#'s bumper in. #Person2# denies at first but then promises to take care of 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#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, could I settle my bill, please?
#Person1#: Yes. of course. May I have your name and your room number, please?
#Person2#: Wang Wei, Room 1202.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Wang, here is your bill. The total amount is US $ 120.
#Person2#: The figure seems right.
#Person1#: How do you wish to settle your account, sir?
#Person2#: By credit card, please. And what kind of credit cards do you honor?
#Person1#: We accept Master Card, American Express and Visa.
#Person2#: Then I'll put it on my Master Card. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Would you sign here, please? Here's your receipt. | #Person1# helps Wang Wei to settle his bill of $120 via Master Card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Michelle, jump in quick. It's pouring out there!
#Person2#: Oh, hi Melissa. Are you going to the conference too? I was planning to pick up Mr. Campbell.
#Person1#: Yes, he told me. We need to pick him up at his hotel and then go to the conference.
#Person2#: Oh I see, okay. So I heard you got married. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Ah thank you! I'm very excited. We were going to get married next year, but then we decided to get married on holiday instead. It was wonderful.
#Person2#: That sounds so romantic! Jack and I were hoping to get married in Europe next year, but we had to postpone our plans. We just don't have the money!
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I think Shanghai is getting more and more expensive, don't you?
#Person2#: I sure do. In my opinion, it's actually becoming more expensive than back home.
#Person1#: Definitely. Oh, there's Mr. Campbell. Driver, can you stop here please? | Michelle and Melissa are going to pick Mr. Campbell up for a conference. Michelle congratulates Melissa on her marriage and tells Melissa she postpones her marriage because she can't afford 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#: Mary, please go to the door. I hear the bell.
#Person2#: It's the mailman, Mother. Here's a letter from Uncle George.
#Person1#: Give it to me. . . How wonderful! He's coming to visit us.
#Person2#: When's he coming?
#Person1#: He's coming by car on the twenty-fourth. He's staying from thetwenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth.
#Person2#: Let me look at the calendar. Good! The twenty-fourth is a Saturday. Is he coming alone?
#Person1#: No, he's coming with Aunt Cynthia and the girls.
#Person2#: Mother, I don't remember the girls. How old are they?
#Person1#: Your cousin Fay is fifteen. Rosemary is older than Fay. She's seventeen.
#Person2#: Are they going to stay here with us?
#Person1#: Of course. The girls can stay in your room with you.
#Person2#: Mother, may we have a party?
#Person1#: If you like, but now we have to think about meals and many other things.
#Person2#: Prepare the list, Mother. I can go shopping. I can go to the small stores. Everyone knows me there. | Mary and #Person1#, her mother, receive a letter from Uncle George who's coming to visit them with his family from the twenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth. They will make some plans for the visit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow, is that your sports car?
#Person2#: Yes, do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?
#Person2#: Yt looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, it needs a new engine, which is extremely expensive.
#Person1#: When's the last time you had it serviced?
#Person2#: It must have been a few years ago now.
#Person1#: I thought all cars needed regular servicing on a yearly basis.
#Person2#: They do. Once my son was born, there was no reason to drive this car anymore. It's only a two-seater, you know!
#Person1#: What else is wrong with it?
#Person2#: The heating controls don't work anymore, so it always feels like it's about 100 degrees in the car, even in the summer!
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: The brakes don't really work that well anymore either.
#Person1#: Why don't you get it all fixed?
#Person2#: It costs more than you think to run a car---especially when there are so many things wrong with it!
#Person1#: Well, let me know when you can get it fixed. I'd love to go for a ride in it! | #Person1# loves #Person2#'s sports car. #Person2# tells #Person1# it needs a lot of servicing, such as a new engine and new heating controls. #Person1# would like to go for a ride in it after it's fixed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am unsure how to add a class and need help.
#Person2#: I have an opening. Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
#Person1#: Yes, I have an add sheet.
#Person2#: After I sign it, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: No, I'm not sure.
#Person2#: When you cross the quad, the office is right in front of you. Go inside and follow the signs to the correct line.
#Person1#: Thanks. I understand what to do now.
#Person2#: It should be easy to find. After you add the class, check with me in a few weeks to make sure that you are on my roll sheet.
#Person1#: That sounds good.
#Person2#: Good, just make sure that you do the same thing if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck! | #Person1# is unsure about how to add a class and need help. #Person2# signs an add sheet for #Person1# and tells #Person1# what to do with it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is the movie you saw last night?
#Person2#: It is a new film, 'Transformer'.
#Person1#: How do you like it?
#Person2#: I expected too high from that movie, but I was a bit disappointed about it.
#Person1#: But I heard the box office rose up to 15 million in the first week.
#Person2#: Box office can't explain everything. I do not think it is cheerful or well-made. The plot is old and the female character is not pretty.
#Person1#: My sister has given me two tickets for tonight. It is called'The life of Rose', a French movie.
#Person2#: What's it about?
#Person1#: It tells the lifetime of a lady singer from a beggar in the street to a famous singer in the world. It is a kind of tragedy.
#Person2#: I prefer the tragedy. It is moving and makes me ponder about my life.
#Person1#: Let's go. The time is coming.
#Person2#: We can buy the popcorn before entering the cinema. | #Person2# saw 'Transformer' last night and was a bit disappointed about it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch 'The life of Rose' 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#: Please show me that hat, please.
#Person2#: This one?
#Person1#: No, the one next to it.
#Person2#: The mirror is behind you, sir.
#Person1#: Is this a furry hat?
#Person2#: No, sir. It's a genuine bonnet.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. | #Person1# tries a genuine bonnet with #Person2#'s help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: would you like to learn to tango Donar?
#Person2#: right now?
#Person1#: i am offering you my services. for your church. what do you say?
#Person2#: i think i'll be a little afraid.
#Person1#: of what?
#Person2#: afraid of making a mistake.
#Person1#: no mistakes in a tango Donar. not like life, simple, that will make the tango so great. if you make a mistake, you'll get all tango done. just tango along. why don't you try? will you try it.
#Person2#: all right. i'll give it a try. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# try tango. #Person2# is afraid to make mistakes at first but then decides to give it a try. | Summarize the 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 wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment.
#Person2#: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
#Person1#: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week.
#Person2#: What about income? Did you make any money during that period?
#Person1#: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period.
#Person2#: When you filled out your Continued Claim Form, did you show that income?
#Person1#: Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form.
#Person2#: What happens is, when you make money, we take part of your benefits away.
#Person1#: I am not going to show any income from now on then.
#Person2#: I wouldn't do that if I were you. There is a severe penalty if you get caught making false statements. | #Person1# finds #Person1#'s paycheck seems to be smaller than last week. #Person2# explains that they take part of #Person1#'s benefits away as #Person1# made some money and warns #Person1# not to make false statements. | Summarize the 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, ma'am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like a gin and tonic.
#Person1#: Sure, ma'am. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: 25 yuan.
#Person2#: Here's 30. Keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, ma'am, but we don't take tips in China. | #Person2# pays for her gin and tonic. #Person1# tells her they don't take tips in China. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am sorry to say this, but I seem to have lost the key to the safe.
#Person2#: Where do you think you lost it? Outside the hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, I believe so. How should I compensate for this?
#Person2#: I'm afraid, ma'am, you have to pay U. S. $ 100 since you lost the key.
#Person1#: What! One hundred U. S. dollars. Is it covered by the insurance?
#Person2#: I'm afraid no. It is not covered by this insurance. | #Person1# has lost the key to the safe outside the hotel and thus will be fined $100. | Summarize the 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 the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.
#Person2#: Honestly, the flexible hours were the main attraction for me. The traditional working day doesn't fit in with me lifestyle ; I love being able to tailor my working hours.
#Person1#: Yes, flextime has definitely been a good change for us. How do you feel about the pay?
#Person2#: At first it is going to be difficult. During the first three months, I'm on probation. So I won't get sales commissions until after that.
#Person1#: But there is a big bonus for employees at the end of the probation period.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking forward to that! I just hope my first performance review is favorable.
#Person1#: One thing you can be sure of your manager will be quite fair. If your job performance is up to par, you shouldn't be afraid of a performance review,
#Person2#: Great! Then I suppose I'm looking forward to my first promotion, too. | #Person2# tells #Person1#, who surveying new employees, the flexible hours were the main attraction for #Person2#. #Person2# is looking forward to the bonus and the promotion. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.
#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?
#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set.
#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?
#Person1#: I have no clue.
#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look at?
#Person1#: I don't know where to go to find a nice bedroom set.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine, if you'd like.
#Person1#: Please do.
#Person2#: I bought mine from IKEA.
#Person1#: Are the bedroom sets at IKEA affordable?
#Person2#: Not really, but you're paying for quality. | #Person1# wants to find a new bedroom set. #Person2# suggests #Person1# look at IKEA. | Summarize the 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 had fun talking to you.
#Person2#: It was really nice talking to you also.
#Person1#: I think we should really do something sometime.
#Person2#: That should be loads of fun.
#Person1#: What do you want to do next time?
#Person2#: Would you like to go to dinner or something?
#Person1#: Yeah, let's do that.
#Person2#: Okay, until next time then.
#Person1#: I'll call you so we can set that up.
#Person2#: Talk to you then.
#Person1#: All right, see you.
#Person2#: See you. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it's fun talking to each other and decide to go to dinner next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The boat is ready to leave. Everyone come onto the ship, please.
#Person2#: Excuse me, where is my cabin?
#Person1#: Can I see your ticket?
#Person2#: Of course. Here you are.
#Person1#: Your seat is in cabin No. 5, the upper deck. It's near amid ship.
#Person2#: Can you direct the place for me?
#Person1#: There! ( Point out the direction. ) You can see a window there.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you.
#Person1#: You are welcome. Have a good trip! | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s tickets and directs #Person2#'s cabin for #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see.
#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?
#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.
#Person2#: Really? How was it?
#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.
#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful.
#Person1#: They are. And not only that the people are friendly, but also the food is delicious, not to mention cheap.
#Person2#: I do like Thai food. Did you see much of Bangkok?
#Person1#: Not much. I've got enough city life in Beijing.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I could use a vacation myself.
#Person1#: Hey, wouldn't it be great if we could go to Thailand together sometime?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sure would. | Julie just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand. She tells Mark it's fantastic and invites Mark to go there together sometime. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to cancel my reservation on flight MS701 to Warsaw on the 23rd. My name is Michael.
#Person2#: Hold on for a moment. ( a few minutes later ) I have cancelled your reservation. Shall I make another one for you?
#Person1#: No, thanks.
#Person2#: I see. Please call us again for any further reservation. Thanks for calling us. | #Person2# helps Michael to cancel his reservation on flight MS701. | Summarize the 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'd like a return to Xi'an please.
#Person2#: Certainly. When do you want to travel?
#Person1#: Tomorrow.
#Person2#: Ok, no problem. What class of service would you like - soft sleeper or hard sleeper?
#Person1#: How much is the soft sleeper?
#Person2#: The soft sleeper costs 600RMB one way and the hard sleeper is 400RMB one way.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll take a return ticket on the soft sleeper please. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a return ticket on the soft sleeper to Xi'an 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#: Repair service, how may I help you?
#Person2#: My phone has got lot of static.
#Person1#: How old is your phone?
#Person2#: About five years old.
#Person1#: The wire in your phone might have gotten rusty. Could you bring your phone into our office? We'll clean it for you.
#Person2#: Sure, where is your office?
#Person1#: We're located at 132 West Street.
#Person2#: When are you available?
#Person1#: From 9A. M. to 5 P. M.
#Person2#: Alright, I'll bring it in this afternoon.
#Person1#: No problem. See you this afternoon. | #Person2#'s phone has got lots of static. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring the phone to the office so they can fix 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#: alright, tell me what you think.
#Person2#: don't you think it's a bit bright?
#Person1#: yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
#Person2#: that dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
#Person1#: no, I don't have an plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated.
#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own.
#Person1#: how about this scarf, these earrings, and an anklet?
#Person2#: that might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?
#Person1#: that's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense.
#Person2#: thanks. You'd be ok on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet?
#Person1#: yep. Here it is. What do you think?
#Person2#: that looks great. Just one more thing---you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them?
#Person1#: the leopard print sounds fabulous. Are they a name brand?
#Person2#: no, they're a Prada knock-off for 1/10 of the price of the real thing.
#Person1#: that's even better than the real thing.
#Person2#: if I were you, I'd buy that now while it's on sale. If you spend more than $ 100, you get a $ 50 voucher for more clothes.
#Person1#: it's too bad I did all that shopping yesterday! | #Person2# is helping #Person1# pick some clothes, including the jeans, the scarf, and a bracelet, and suggests #Person1# buy the high heels with a leopard print on them. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has a lot of good fashion sense. | Summarize the 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 time to get up!
#Person2#: I just went to bed!
#Person1#: You shouldn't have stayed up so late watching TV. I told you we had to get an early start.
#Person2#: I know, but that movie was just too good to leave. I guess I'll just have to pay the price and be sleepy.
#Person1#: Do you want to eat breakfast here?
#Person2#: No, Why don't we just grad a bite at the coffee shop next door?
#Person1#: Okay by me. | #Person1# wakes up #Person2# who stayed up late watching TV. #Person2# suggests they have breakfast at the coffee shop. | Summarize the 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 the party last night? Did you enjoy it?
#Person2#: Oh, don't talk to me about last night! It was the most awful evening I'Ve ever had.
#Person1#: Why? What happened?
#Person2#: Well. Mary had promised to be my date, but she stood me up. I waited for her for a full hour in the cold wind.
#Person1#: What about the party?
#Person2#: It was boring. The music was too slow and the food was lousy and, above all, I was really sick of the same old crowd all the time.
#Person1#: So how long did you stay?
#Person2#: I left after the opening dance. I couldn't wait to get out of there. | #Person2# had an awful evening because #Person2#'s date stood #Person2# up and the party was boring. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yeah, I am returning this chicken. This is the oldest, toughest bird I've ever seen, and on top of that, it's spoiled.
#Person1#: Well. I'm sorry this has happened. I'll give you a new one. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: My receipt? No, I don't have my receipt. I threw it out already.
#Person1#: Look, Madam, I'm sorry, but no receipt, no refund. That's the company policy.
#Person2#: You'd better give my money back right now, or else, you are going to be in hot water.
#Person1#: Look, I'm sorry, but the policy is 'No receipt, no refund'. That's just the way it is.
#Person2#: What? This is ridiculous. Look, you don't seem to understand. My friend had recommended Brown's. So I came to this store and I bought this chicken.
#Person1#: Well, you see. That's the problem. This isn't Brown's supermarket.
#Person2#: This isn't Brown's?
#Person1#: No, Brown's is across the street.
#Person2#: Oh, I am so sorry. I am so embarrassed that I could die.
#Person1#: Well.
#Person2#: Please forgive me.
#Person1#: That's all right. We all make mistakes. Now, what I want you to do is: You take this chicken and you go across the street to Brown's and you shake it in their manager's face. | #Person2# wants to return the chicken but #Person1# can't refund her because she doesn't have the receipt. #Person2# is angry about it but then gets embarrassed when she finds she's in the wrong supermarket. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mum, I can't find my socks for basketball. Have you seen them?
#Person2#: Let me see. Are they white?
#Person1#: Yes. Where did you see them?
#Person2#: I saw them in the sitting-room just now. You may go and get them.
#Person1#: Oh. Here they are!
#Person2#: You should put your things away.
#Person1#: OK. I will. | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s socks for basketball. #Person2# saw them in the sitting-room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Rose. You've been looking for houses for months. Can't you find one?
#Person2#: Well, I should be careful about choosing one. It's a big step to buy a house. I'd rather take time now than be sorry later.
#Person1#: That's right. There're a lot of houses for sale near the university.
#Person2#: I've been there, very beautiful houses, but I prefer old but big houses. We need lots of rooms, you know. And I think I can get a better buy on an old house.
#Person1#: However, a cheap house means less modern conveniences. Why not get a new one?
#Person2#: Well, Jeff can remodern the old one. You know, he's so skillful. Some of the new houses now have very small rooms. I wouldn't want to spend the rest of my life in them.
#Person1#: Aren't you tired of keeping so many rooms clean every day?
#Person2#: Not at all. Cleaning is a pleasure for me. Oh, here comes my bus. Bye! | Rose has been looking for houses for months. She's very careful about it. She tells #Person1# she prefers old but big houses. | Summarize the 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 wonder if this is going to be an interesting class.
#Person2#: Yeah. Me too. So, what's your major?
#Person1#: Well, I've been batting around the idea of going into business, but I haven't decided yet. And my dad keeps telling me I have to choose a major, but I'm undeclared at the moment.
#Person2#: Ah, that's what happened to me my freshman year.
#Person1#: Oh, so what year are you in school?
#Person2#: I'm a senior, and I only have to take 10 more credits to graduate. Yeah!
#Person1#: Well. That must feel great to be almost finished with school.
#Person2#: You can say that again, but once I graduate, I have to start repaying a student loan, so I'm not looking forward to that.
#Person1#: But didn't your parents help you out with your college tuition?
#Person2#: No. My dad said he wasn't made of money, so he thought I should earn my own education, so I worked like crazy in the summer and part-time during the school year to cover most of my costs. [Well, that's parents for you.] And, I received some financial aid and a scholarship one year, which really saved me. [Ah, that's nice.] But this past year, school has been more demanding, so I haven't been able to work as much.
#Person1#: Well, you know, at least you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
#Person2#: That's true.
#Person1#: Well, have you lined up a job yet?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm trying to line up a few interviews at the job fair next month.
#Person1#: Well, at least you have some ideas on your future. I mean, I'm taking a business class right now, and the teacher always lectures us by saying that life is difficult, and we should prepare for our futures by setting realistic goals. And the only place that success comes before ...
#Person2#: ... work is in the dictionary. [Yeah!?] Yeah. I've heard that all before. Let me guess. Is your teacher Paul Jones?
#Person1#: Yeah. How do you know? I mean, did you have him too? I mean, the guy is, you know, he's just really ...
#Person2#: He's my dad. Yeap.
#Person1#: Your dad? I mean, I didn't mean anything by what I said. I wasn't bad-mouthing him or anything. I mean he's a good teacher and all. It's just that ...
#Person2#: ... he's a dad. That's what dads do. Lecture. He has about a thousand sermons on life, and he always shares them in his classes.
#Person1#: Yeah. Well, um ..., nice talking with you. I have ... I have to go.
#Person2#: Same here. Bye. I'll tell Mr. Jones you said hello, and maybe we can study together at my house? [Nah, nah, nah ...] | #Person1# is taking business classes but hasn't decided #Person1#'s major. #Person2# is a senior who is not looking forward to graduation because #Person2# will have to start repaying a student loan. #Person1# says the teacher of the business class always tells students life is hard. #Person2# says the teacher is #Person2#'s father. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Oh, I'm starving. Where is Mom?
#Person1#: Mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it ...and that smell?
#Person1#: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here,and ...
#Person2#: Let me see that ...Oh, you're missing a page!
#Person1#: Oh, uh, well, uh ...well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe. But don't worry, I have plenty of experience around the house.
#Person2#: Let me try it. Oh, you put too much salt in it and it's burnt.
#Person1#: Well, I think we'd better go out for dinner. | Mom's not feeling well tonight so she put #Person1# in charge of dinner. #Person2# finds #Person1#'s pizza too salty and burnt. #Person1# thinks they should go out for dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, John! I'd like to invite you to dinner this evening.
#Person2#: To dinner? What for?
#Person1#: I have passed my driving test!
#Person2#: Congratulations! I'm really glad to hear that.
#Person1#: Thank you! I have been preparing for it for half a year, you know. And I've made it at last.
#Person2#: So, where shall we have our dinner?
#Person1#: How about the Friendship Hotel? I like the food and service there.
#Person2#: I agree. I'll take you there in my car.
#Person1#: Fine. Let's go at half past six. | #Person1# invites John to dinner because #Person1# has passed the driving test. They will go to the Friendship Hotel at 6:30. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash.
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway?
#Person1#: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days.
#Person2#: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded.
#Person1#: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off.
#Person2#: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses?
#Person1#: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan.
#Person2#: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment?
#Person1#: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city.
#Person2#: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area?
#Person1#: Yeah, I guess.
#Person2#: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month?
#Person1#: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do.
#Person2#: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home.
#Person1#: Well, I guess I could.
#Person2#: And entertainment?
#Person1#: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons.
#Person2#: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a 'few' dollars?
#Person1#: Well, oh ... about $400 or so.
#Person2#: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You can't just blow your money on things like that! And what about transportation?
#Person1#: Oh, I commute to work everyday in my new sports car, but I got a great deal, and my monthly payments are only $450. Come outside and take a look. We can go for a spin!
#Person2#: No, I've heard enough. You've got to curb your spending, or you'll end up broke. I suggest you get rid of your credit cards, cut back on your entertainment expenses, and sell your car. Take public transportation from now on.
#Person1#: Sell my car?! I can't date without a car. What am I going to say? 'Uh, could you meet me downtown at the bus stop at 7:00?' Come on!
#Person2#: And you need to create a budget for yourself and stick to it, and start with paying off your bills, starting with me. You owe me $50 dollars.
#Person1#: Fifty dollars! Wait, I only borrowed $20 from you last week. How did you come up with $50?
#Person2#: Financial consulting fees. My advice is at least worth $30! | #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#. #Person2# asks how #Person1# spends the money and suggests #Person2# find a cheaper place, get rid of credit cards, cut back on the entertainment expenses, and sell the car and asks #Person1# to pay $30 for financial consulting. | Summarize the 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. Uh, you look really unhappy. What's going on?
#Person2#: Ah, you don't want to know.
#Person1#: Okay, see ya.
#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait! Why are you walking away?
#Person1#: Well, you said I didn't want to know.
#Person2#: No, wait. You see my parents really don't love me.
#Person1#: What do you mean? When I met them last week, they seemed really caring.
#Person2#: Uh, you don't understand! You see. I want a new smart phone ... I mean, I need one, and my parents won't buy me it!
#Person1#: Uh, excuse me, but uh, don't you already have a iPhone?
#Person2#: Man, yeah, but it's three months old, and it has a small scratch on it.
#Person1#: Where? Let me see. [Look!] I don't see a scratch.
#Person2#: Look, look right here!. [THAT?] [Do] you see it?
#Person1#: It's just a speck of dust.
#Person2#: Anyway. And my other phone ...
#Person1#: What? You have two phones?
#Person2#: That's beside the point.
#Person1#: So, so, did your parents give you a reason for not buying you a new phone?
#Person2#: Not a good one. Only something about being self-reliant and not being so entitled, or something like that. And now they want me to work ... on the neighbor's farm to pay for it. [Good idea!] It's not fair.
#Person1#: Hey, I think I know the problem. [What?] Take a look in the mirror. You'll see both the problem and the solution.
#Person2#: Uh! You're no help. | #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s parents don't love #Person2# because they won't buy #Person2# a new phone but #Person2# actually has got two phones. #Person2# says #Person2#'s parents want #Person2# to work to pay for the phone and #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. | Summarize the 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 went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated identity.
#Person2#: It is just too much. Don't you feel it is an exaggerating style to decorate offices in that way?
#Person1#: Not at all! I like the design so much. The designer must have thought really hard to come out with such a brilliant concept.
#Person2#: Wow, I doubt that. | #Person1# likes the design of IVS Company which has the company logo all over the place but #Person2# thinks it's exaggerating. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Charlie! What are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, bob. I'm reading a biography?
#Person1#: Who's it about?
#Person2#: It's about Bob Dylan.
#Person1#: Who is he?
#Person2#: He's a famous American musician.
#Person1#: Who's the author?
#Person2#: It was written by Howard Sounes.
#Person1#: What do you think about it?
#Person2#: It's great! I've learned a lot from reading it.
#Person1#: Can I read it when you're done?
#Person2#: Sure, bob! I'm on chapter 12 now, so I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: How many chapters does the book have?
#Person2#: There are 15 chapters in total.
#Person1#: When do you think you'll have finished reading it?
#Person2#: I should be done by Friday. I'll give it to you in class then.
#Person1#: Thanks. Charlie!
#Person2#: No problem. Bob. | Charlie is reading a biography about Bob Dylan, a famous American musician. He thinks the book is great and promises to lend it to Bob by Friday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?
#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.
#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months.
#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time.
#Person1#: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or ... ?
#Person2#: Intermediate Three. And what about you?
#Person1#: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher?
#Person2#: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair.
#Person1#: Ah! Does she wear glasses?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: That's probably Anne Wallis.
#Person2#: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too?
#Person1#: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: Only a week.
#Person1#: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family?
#Person2#: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere more permanent. Do you know of any good places?
#Person1#: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number?
#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee? | Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei has been there for six months and is in Advanced One. They talk about their teacher. Ricky is looking for somewhere to live. Hong Lei says Hong Lei's friend is looking for a flatmate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Chris, remember at 11:00 this morning you have to call your grandparents. And at 12:00, can you take Fiona to the swimming pool in my car? Just medium friend there.
#Person2#: OK. I wanted to watch some TV but I can wait.
#Person1#: Can you get some stamps too? The post office closes at 1:00 but you be there at 12:30 if you go straight from the pool.
#Person2#: OK, anything else?
#Person1#: There are some library books to return that I do that on Monday. Can you wash the car? If you do that at the garage at 1:00, you'll be back here at lunchtime.
#Person2#: Alright, so I'll see you at 1:30 and we'll eat then. At 2:00 there's a football match. It's a really important again. After that can I use the car to visit some friends?
#Person1#: Yes, OK. | #Person1# asks Chris to call his grandparents, get some stamps, and wash the car. Chris agrees and #Person1# allows him to use the car to visit 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#: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please.
#Person2#: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm?
#Person1#: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning?
#Person2#: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am?
#Person1#: Ah, do you have anything earlier?
#Person2#: No, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, in that case tomorrow would be fine.
#Person2#: What's the purpose of your visit?
#Person1#: Well, to tell you the truth, I fell from a ladder 2 days ago while painting my house. And my foot landed in a can and it was badly hurt. | #Person2# helps #Person1# who fell from a ladder to make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them.
#Person2#: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon.
#Person1#: They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be caught in the rain I think.
#Person2#: Don't be worried too much about them. Anyhow, they're old enough now. They ought to be able to take care of themselves.
#Person1#: I'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain. You see it's a little cold now.
#Person2#: Shall we bring some umbrellas or raincoats for them?
#Person1#: How can you find them since we don't know where they are?
#Person2#: Well, we can only stay home and wait for them. | #Person1# is worried about the children who are playing in the mountains because it seems heavy rain will fall soon. #Person2# thinks they can take care of themselves. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference.
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee.
#Person2#: What did you think of their speeches?
#Person1#: Well, I have to admit I can't follow perfectly all of the speeches, but I think all of them were interesting and full of useful information. I learned a lot. I really think you shouldn't have left the lecture hall before the speeches ended. | #Person2# went to the speech yesterday but left early because #Person2# thinks the speech was boring. #Person1# thinks the speeches were interesting and informative and #Person2# shouldn't have left so early. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where do you work, Fiona?
#Person2#: I work in a restaurant.
#Person1#: Then you must know about how people tip very well. I came to this country just last week. I really don't know how to tip. Yesterday ordered a five dollar 95 cent beer, I gave the waitress $6. 00 and asked her to keep the change. She didn't give me a happy look.
#Person2#: Well, you tipped too little. You should have left at least a 15% tip. That's a regular tip.
#Person1#: Oh, I really tipped too little last time. Have you received such a low tip before?
#Person2#: Sure. Some customers just leave such a low tip on purpose. What's worse, they expect quick service. It's really hard to accept.
#Person1#: How do most people tip?
#Person2#: Most people tip a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher.
#Person1#: Those must be your favorite kinds of customers.
#Person2#: Sure. I am saving money for a car, so I really need better tips.
#Person1#: Well, you can expect good tips form me.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# asks Fiona, who works in a restaurant, how to tip. Fiona tells #Person1# most people leave a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher. | Summarize the 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, Sarah How is everything?
#Person2#: Nothing new here. I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking about reading a book at home tonight. What exactly have you got in mind?
#Person2#: I thought we could just go for a walk. Maybe down to the bridge.
#Person1#: Sorry, but I worked out in the gym this afternoon. I don't feel like going for a walk tonight.
#Person2#: Oh, then let's go to the cinema. There is a new movie playing in theaters. How about going to see it?
#Person1#: Sounds great. What time does it start?
#Person2#: At 8:20. What about having supper together before going to the movie?
#Person1#: Sorry. But my mother will make chicken and potatoes tonight, which are my favorite. So I'd rather eat at home and then go to the cinema.
#Person2#: OK, so let's meet in front of the cinema 20 minutes before the movie begins. OK?
#Person1#: OK. See you then.
#Person2#: See you then. | Sarah invites #Person1# to go out tonight. #Person1# doesn't want to go for a walk but agrees to go to the cinema after eating at home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mr.Smith. This is Janet Bush.
#Person2#: Hello, Miss Bush.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I'm going to be late for our appointment. My friend was supposed to pick me up from the airport, but she just called me and said she is stuck in traffic downtown so she won't be here right now. It's 11 now, so there is no way I'm going to the restaurant at 11:30 as we planned. I wonder if we could reschedule our appointment to sometime this afternoon?
#Person2#: Certainly. What about 2:00 o'clock in my office?
#Person1#: That would be fine. See you then.
#Person2#: See you. | Janet Bush calls Mr. Smith to postpone their appointment because her friend can't pick her up from the airport on time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Halloween is coming. Are you planning to dress up this year?
#Person2#: I wasn't going to. Why do they have this holiday anyway? I don't understand it. People just dress up in scary costumes and eat candy all night.
#Person1#: That's not really all it's about. Many people dressed like their favorite cartoon character or a famous person. They go to Halloween parties and play games. Sometimes they play funny tricks on each other.
#Person2#: That doesn't sound so bad. Why was Halloween started in the first place?
#Person1#: It comes from an old holiday when People honor their dead relatives. Many people in other countries still celebrated that way.
#Person2#: That sounds better than dressing up like a dead person.
#Person1#: Then I can't wait until you see my costume. You were going to be so scared.
#Person2#: Please don't say that. I hate those kinds of surprises. What you going to dress up as?
#Person1#: A ghost. | #Person2# wasn't going to dress up for Halloween and hates the scary costumes. #Person1# is going to dress up as a ghost. | Summarize the 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, Adam. I'm worried about my sister, Alice. She's in college and has just declared art as her major.
#Person2#: Why does that worry you? I've seen her paintings. She's very talented in art.
#Person1#: I know, but I'm afraid that once she graduates, she won't be able to make ends meet. It is said that most artists only make about 60% of what the average person makes a year. What's more, it's harder for art majors to find a full time job. But she doesn't seem too concerned.
#Person2#: But you're forgetting that there's even more for them to choose. Alice loves art and that's what's important. Even if she can't make much money, she'll be happy and emotionally satisfied.
#Person1#: But she'll have bills to pay. It's going to be hard for her to lead a lifestyle on what an artist makes.
#Person2#: Don't be worried. And I know what you mean. Let's have a talk with Alice and listen to her.
#Person1#: OK, if she insists on her idea, we'll support her. | #Person1# is worried about #Person1#'s sister who has just declared art as her major because #Person1# is afraid that she won't be able to make ends meet. #Person2# suggests talking with Alice and listening to her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Fancy, a big juicy steak stacy?
#Person2#: No thanks, I don't eat meat.
#Person1#: Since when you became a vegetarian?
#Person2#: I watched a documentary about all the animals we keep for eating a few years ago, and it's just brutal.
#Person1#: I see, but it's hard to find a vegetarian friendly restaurant in this small town, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, so most of the time I cook for myself.
#Person1#: Wow, it's been years since I tried some homemade food. What do you say we go back to your place and you cook something for me?
#Person2#: Only if you don't mind if all you eat is leaves and fruits.
#Person1#: Perfect, let's go. | Stacy watched a documentary and became a vegetarian. #Person1# suggests going back to Stacy's place and eating something Stack cooks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Amanda, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?
#Person2#: I've already booked tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I'm thinking of picking them up from the ticket office on the way to the restaurant. What do you think?
#Person1#: OK. Well, the Smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier. That means we should be there at 11:30.
#Person2#: Then we don't have enough time. We'd better get moving. Oh, before I forget, can you remind me to stop by the bookstore on the way back home? I have to order a book there.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# asks Amanda to check the seats for the movie. Amanda has already booked tickets online. They'd better get moving because the Smiths want to move the appointment forward. | Summarize the 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 wonder what we should have for dinner this evening?
#Person2#: Are you asking me?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I really don't feel much like cooking but the family must eat.
#Person2#: Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza or Spaghetti.
#Person1#: So I've noticed. You are putting on a little weight, aren't you?
#Person2#: I know, you don't have to remind me. I'm starting a new diet the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: It's about time. | #Person1# doesn't know what to cook for dinner, #Person2# suggests pizza or Spaghetti. But #Person1# thinks #Person2# is getting heavy and should start a diet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom, am I like a superman? All I need is a cape.
#Person2#: No, just a super-boy.
#Person1#: Mom, you always think of me as a child.
#Person2#: Yes, because a real man doesn't need Mom to worry about him so much. He can do things by himself.
#Person1#: Sure!
#Person2#: Oh, my poor Danny, sure, you are a man. But you know, running like this in street is very dangerous.
#Person1#: Superman is not afraid of any danger.
#Person2#: Do you remember the rules of road safety?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Walk the sidewalk and please right-hand side.
#Person1#: Don't play on the street or make any noise.
#Person2#: Yes, so you still remember, ah.
#Person1#: Dear Mom, please permit of superman's naughty. | Danny wants to be a Superman but his mother thinks he is still a child and reminds him of road safety. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here's our sample room.
#Person2#: You've got a large collection of sample foodstuffs here.
#Person1#: Yes. We are exporting a wide range of foodstuffs to many countries. And the demand is getting greater and greater. By the way, which items are you interested in?
#Person2#: I'm particularly interested in shortbreads. Do you have some samples you could show me?
#Person1#: Yes. This way, please. Our shortbread is in a variety of flavors, such as almond, walnut, lotus seed, etc. And different packaging has different weights. We can make packages within a reasonable range of any size you require.
#Person2#: The small sizes are more marketable than the large ones for us. I wonder if your pastry tastes better...
#Person1#: You are welcome to have a try. Here it is. Ours is of prime quality.
#Person2#: Oh, it's delicious. . . | #Person1# shows #Person2# their foodstuffs sample room. #Person1# is promoting shortbreads of all tastes and sizes to #Person2#. #Person2# tastes one and thinks it delicious. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Those are today's top stories. Now let's go to John for the weather. John, what does the forecast look like for our weekend travelers?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we're in for a rough weekend, Mary. There is a storm system moving through the East Coast. It will be drizzling all day today, and there's a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms this evening.
#Person1#: That's pretty chilly for the summer! Will it rain on Saturday?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes. It will be clear early Saturday morning but there is a high chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. There is a severe thunderstorm warning for some parts of the South.
#Person1#: That certainly sounds like a dreary Saturday.
#Person2#: It gets better on Sunday, though. The storm systems move east and the skies will clear up at night. It will still be rather cool, with highs in the low 50s. The West Coast will be experiencing some cool time. | John is telling the weather reports to Mary. It will rain on Friday and Saturday, but the sky will turn clear on Sunday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Maris, are you a part-timer?
#Person2#: Part-timer? Is that a new buzzword?
#Person1#: Oh, it's pretty popular among my classmates these days. So are you?
#Person2#: Sure, I have a part-time job as a bartender.
#Person1#: Cool! It must be amazing to work at a bar!
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm not there for fun. I have to remain professional and if I get distracted, the manager would be pretty upset.
#Person1#: That's true. I'm wondering did you learn anything from the job?
#Person2#: Of course. There's always much to learn. I got to know more about the real world.
#Person1#: You mean you got working experience, right?
#Person2#: Not just working experience. I would say the biggest lesson I learned is how to deal with people from all walks of life.
#Person1#: It must be very demanding.
#Person2#: Sometimes it is. But after working for a few weeks, it's easy to figure out.
#Person1#: Really? It sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Maybe you can come to the bar one day and I'll show you around.
#Person1#: Great. I'm looking forward to it. | Maris tells #Person1# that he has a part-time job as a bartender and has learned a lot from it. Maris also invites #Person1# to visit there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: I need to hire you.
#Person1#: What do you need me for?
#Person2#: I need you for my court date.
#Person1#: What kind of case do you have?
#Person2#: I'm being charged with a felony.
#Person1#: I can help you with that.
#Person2#: What is your price?
#Person1#: I charge $ 150 an hour.
#Person2#: I can't afford that.
#Person1#: That's my rate.
#Person2#: That's expensive, but I need you. | #Person2# asks #Person1# for help with a felony, but #Person1#'s price is very high. | Summarize the 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 afraid I have to return this sweater.
#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: Okay, I am really sorry, I'll have it returned. | #Person1# wants to return the sweater because there is a run. #Person2# apologizes and agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is this the first time you've come to our city, Mr. Ross?
#Person2#: Correct. I have expected to visit here for a long time. So fortunate for me, I can realize this expectation and meet you, Arden, and your kind-hearted staff in your company.
#Person1#: I am so honored to hear that. Well, after staying here for several days, you must have some ideas about our company. We have been in the clothes field for many years, and yours brand is also well-known in the country. How about our cooperation?
#Person2#: That is one of reasons why I am here now. I am really willing to have some cooperation with your company.
#Person1#: We intend to establish business relationship with your company on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. | Mr. Ross hopes that his brand and Arden's clothing company will start business cooperation. Arden welcomes the cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who has been here already this morning?
#Person2#: Well, Vince dropped off some sales reports for you. Said you signed a big deal with HomeSupplies. com.
#Person1#: They're small fry. Tonight I'm going to LA to negotiate with Stars. com. That'll be big.
#Person2#: You're right. All the entertainment web sites follow Stars. com.
#Person1#: Who else has been here?
#Person2#: Elvin stopped by to see me.
#Person1#: Elvin? Which one is he? | #Person2# tells #Person1# Vince came here this morning and Elvin stopped by to see #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#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for fifteen minutes. Do you know why the traffic is so heavy?
#Person2#: A lorry overturned on the road and blocked it, so all the traffic was held up.
#Person1#: Oh, what a terrible situation! This traffic is unbearable.
#Person2#: Yeah, traffic was brought to a standstill by the accident. If we had gone early we would miss the traffic.
#Person1#: I agree with you. But now we have to wait. The sky is overcast, and it is very sultry. I fear a thunder storm is brewing.
#Person2#: Don't worry. The traffic jam is said to be over soon.
#Person1#: Yes, I hope so. Thank you for telling me this.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a traffic accident caused the traffic jam and it will be over soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you voting tomorrow?
#Person2#: Of course. What about you?
#Person1#: You know that I am.
#Person2#: Where is your polling place?
#Person1#: It's at the park up the street.
#Person2#: Oh, is that right?
#Person1#: Where's your polling place?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: How come you don't know where it is?
#Person2#: Nothing came in the mail telling me my polling place.
#Person1#: You should check online.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Thanks, I'm going to do that right now. | #Person2# doesn't know where to vote. #Person1# suggests checking online. | Summarize the 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 so tired! I don't know how I'm going to make it through this lecture.
#Person2#: The professor is a bit boring today. You need something to perk yourself up. How about a coffee?
#Person1#: I don't really like coffee, to be honest. It's too bitter for me.
#Person2#: Well, you need something to wake you up. How about a soda?
#Person1#: Most some drinks have too much sugar in them.
#Person2#: The diet sodas don't have any caffeic in them, which one would you like?
#Person1#: I like diet sprite. Does that have any caffeine in it?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, it doesn't. how about some diet coke?
#Person1#: I don't care for coke. I heard that coke was first used as a medicine and I don't like medicine. What else has caffeine?
#Person2#: Maybe you should try a cappuccino or a latte ; they taste much better than plain brewed coffee.
#Person1#: Maybe. How about a mochaccino? Are they any good?
#Person2#: You'll love that. It's just a shot of espresso beans mixed with steam milk and some chocolate syrup.
#Person1#: That's perfect! Would you like one, too? My treat.
#Person2#: Thanks, but I'll stick with some jasmine tea. I'm trying to watch my diet. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to have some drink to cheer #Person1# up, but #Person1# doesn't like them very much. Finally, #Person1# chooses to drink a mochaccino. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you shorten this pipe for me? It's too long.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll do it after lunch. What length do you need?
#Person1#: Can you take 15 mm of it?
#Person2#: Yes, no problem. It'll be ready by 2 p. m. | \#Person2# will shorten a pipe for #Person1# by 2 p.m. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tu Mao, I'm hungry, let's get something to eat.
#Person2#: Me too. Is there a place nearby that we can get something to eat?
#Person1#: There's a Kentucky's not far ahead and there's a McDonald's in down street.
#Person2#: Kentucky's? Is that a chain restaurant?
#Person1#: Don't you know about Kentucky's?
#Person2#: I've heard about it, but never had one.
#Person1#: They sell pieces of fried chicken, you've got to try one this time.
#Person2#: OK. Let's go. | #Person1# introduce Kentucky's to Tu and recommends him to try it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peter, where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to do some shopping.
#Person1#: Won't you watch TV?
#Person2#: What's on TV tonight? Is there a football match?
#Person1#: The TV station will air the World Cup football match alive at 8: 30.
#Person2#: Really? Who will play?
#Person1#: The Brazilian team versus the American team. Don't miss it.
#Person2#: That's cool. I'll watch it.
#Person1#: Who do you think will win?
#Person2#: There is no doubt that the Brazilian team will win.
#Person1#: I think so. | #Person1# tells Peter there will be a World Cup football match on TV today. They think Brazil will win. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the matter. Bob?
#Person2#: Oach. I think it's my ankle. It hurts badly.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: One of my snowshoes got caught on a rock.
#Person1#: Can you stand?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.
#Person1#: We'll have to get you to a hospital for an X-ray.
#Person2#: Is that really necessary?
#Person1#: It may be worse than it seems. How's it feel?
#Person2#: About the same.
#Person1#: Someone will be out to take a look any minute now.
#Person2#: Should we be here, Alice? I don't think it's that serious.
#Person1#: Of course! It's the sort of thing a hospital emergency ward is for. Will we have to wait much longer?
#Person2#: I hope not. It isn't that busy. | Bob groans that his ankle was injured. Alice insists he should go to the hospital though Bob doesn't think it's serious. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, what are you doing? Come and have your breakfast. You don't want to be late for work a second time this week, do you?
#Person2#: Of course I don't. But I can't find my glasses. Have you seen them?
#Person1#: Oh, dear. You're always forgetting where you put them. What did you do just now?
#Person2#: I took a shower just a few minutes ago.
#Person1#: Maybe you left them in the bathroom.
#Person2#: No. I checked there but I didn't find them.
#Person1#: What else did you do?
#Person2#: After the shower, I went to the living room. Oh, I remember I read a magazine there. You know I can't read without my glasses.
#Person1#: Then you must have left them there. Go there quickly, I'm sure you'll find them. | #Person1# helps #Person2# recall the places #Person2# had been in the morning and find out that the glasses might be left in the living room | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Bob, how's your vacation of Los Angeles?
#Person2#: OK. It was really wonderful, especially because I was so lucky to spend two days on Santa Catalina Island.
#Person1#: Santa Catalina Island? I've never heard of it before.
#Person2#: But you may have seen it. In the past nineteen years, Catalina has enjoyed a great popularity as a filming location.
#Person1#: Where is it?
#Person2#: About 35km off Los Angeles, coast. We took the high speed hurry to the harbor at Avalon. Avalon is Catalina's main town.
#Person1#: What is it then?
#Person2#: It's a small town replaced by thousands of people. It's different from other beach cities in Los Angeles. There will be stories of many color ice cream stamps. Instead of carts, golf carts are the preferred means of transport in Avalon. Tourists all like them with cats in and outside the city.
#Person1#: What has made the major tourist in Catalina?
#Person2#: The airport in the sky.
#Person1#: How did you learn to see all of them?
#Person2#: We took the classical tour. We'll sure about the scenery in the 1953 flexible bus.
#Person1#: Sounds so interesting. I'll include Catalina in my vacation plan next month. | Bob talks about his vacation of Los Angeles and the towns there. #Person1# plans to go there next month. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name?
#Person2#: Stella.
#Person1#: Want to come and play?
#Person2#: I'd like to. but I can't. My Mum says I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too.
#Person1#: Oh, you've got a brother, haven't you?
#Person2#: I've got two brothers. Kit, the one with the birthday, he's only four. I've got a big brother who's married, his name's Don.
#Person1#: Does your brother Don live near here?
#Person2#: Yes, not very far away. Cathy, my sister-in-law, works in the sweetshop over there. They've got a new baby called Liz. I mean Elizabeth really, but we call her Liz.
#Person1#: Is that your Mum over there calling you?
#Person2#: No, that's my Aunt May, my Mum's twin sister. I'd better go. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person1# invites Stella to #Person1#'s home but Stella needs to attend her four-year-old brother's birthday. Then Stella introduces her family members. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How long have you been working in the laboratory?
#Person2#: For almost three years, ever since I got my degree.
#Person1#: Your bachelor's?
#Person2#: No, my master's. I didn't try to get a job until I had my master's degree.
#Person1#: What kind of research do you do? Are you trying to develop new products or something like that?
#Person2#: No, that's clone by another group in the lab. The group I'm with is doing basic research. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been doing basic research in this laboratory for almost three years since #Person2#'s master graduation. | Summarize the 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. Uh, your passport please.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?
#Person2#: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.
#Person1#: And where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I'll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.
#Person1#: And uh, what do you have in your luggage?
#Person2#: Uh, well, just, just my personal belongings um, ... clothes, a few books, and a CD player.
#Person1#: Okay. Uh, please open your bag.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Okay ... Everything's fine.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country?
#Person2#: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back since then.
#Person1#: Well, enjoy your trip.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan in this country and #Person1# checks #Person2#'s luggage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning, this is TGC.
#Person2#: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
#Person1#: Who's calling, please?
#Person2#: Walter Barry, from London.
#Person1#: What is it about, please?
#Person2#: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.
#Person2#: Can you tell me when I could reach him?
#Person1#: He's very busy for the next few days, then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.
#Person2#: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?
#Person1#: Who in particular?
#Person2#: A colleague for example?
#Person1#: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.
#Person2#: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we'll contact you.
#Person2#: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.
#Person1#: Very good, Mr....
#Person2#: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.
#Person1#: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Walter Barry calls TGC to promote his company's LCP to Mr. Grande. #Person1# tells Walter that Mr. Grand is away recently and suggests Walter Barry sending an email to their company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It seems you've burned yourself out.
#Person2#: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you.
#Person1#: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself.
#Person2#: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days.
#Person1#: Why have you been studying so hard?
#Person2#: I need to review my English.
#Person1#: So that's what keeps you so busy recently!
#Person2#: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. Now, what worries me a lot is my English.
#Person1#: But why? Your English is very good.
#Person2#: Thank you. You are very kind.
#Person1#: No, I'm telling the truth. As an American, I understand you quite well.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you to say so. | #Person1# says #Person2# looks tired. #Person2# explains that's because #Person2# has been studying English and worried about it. #Person1#, as an American, 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#: Yes, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a reservation for tonight. John Durgin.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Let me check. That's right. You have a reservation for a two-room suite for tonight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid there's been a mistake. I only reserve a single room, not a suite.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Durgin, but this is what is available. Your reservation arrived too late to have a single. There's a large conference in town this week and we're full up.
#Person2#: Well, if that's the way it is, I'll have to take it.
#Person1#: Please sign the register here. Your suite is 526.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: The lift is on your right, sir, and I'll have your bags sent up in a moment.
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. | Mr. Durgin booked a single room, but the hotel reserves a suite. #Person1# explains that's because they are full. Mr. Durgin accepts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing recently?
#Person2#: I got a job at the restaurant, but it doesn't sound very interesting.
#Person1#: How much will they pay you?
#Person2#: $ 160 a week.
#Person1#: I'd take it if I were you.
#Person2#: But it doesn't sound interesting.
#Person1#: But you need a job, don't you?
#Person2#: But I might find a better job somewhere.
#Person1#: Maybe, but a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
#Person2#: I think you are right. | #Person2# found a high-paying job in a restaurant but #Person2# is not interested. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to accept. | Summarize the 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 seem to be having this conversation over and over again.
#Person2#: You're fight.
#Person1#: Look, I know how you feel about my smoking. You don't have to tell me every day.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I worry about you.
#Person1#: Let's be honest. There's always going to be a reason. After you graduate, it's going to be hard to find a job, then there will be the stress from just starting a job. OK, I get your point. It's just so hard. You don't really understand because you have never smoked.
#Person2#: You need some help. Why don't you go to a doctor?
#Person1#: You mean a psychiatrist?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I mean a general practitioner. Maybe you can get a patch, or some pills, well, I don't know, something to help you with the withdrawal.
#Person1#: Really, I believe I can quit on my own. But I'll think about it. I will.
#Person2#: All fight. I won't mention it for a week. Then I want to know your decision. Because if you don't get some help, I need to rethink our plans.
#Person1#: You mean you'd break our engagement over this? I can't believe it!
#Person2#: I don't know. | #Person2# is worrying about #Person1# and recommends #Person1# to see a doctor and rethink their plans if #Person1# cannot quit smoking. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. I need some storybooks in easy English. Do you have anything likethat?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section. Some are written for young children, others for teens. Maybe some of them will suit your needs.
#Person1#: I'll go take a look. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# if there are storybooks in easy English. #Person2# tells #Person1# they're upstairs in the children's area. | Summarize the 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 handed out all the water?
#Person2#: Yes. So what else to do now?
#Person1#: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later.
#Person2#: I see. How do you like the game?
#Person1#: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched.
#Person2#: Who do you think do better?
#Person1#: Clive was really outstanding. Not only he put on a big show himself, but also he inspired the whole team.
#Person2#: Exactly. He is unbelievable.
#Person1#: On the other hand, I think the other team won everyone's respect. The leader said they could have crumpled at the beginning, but they just carried on and never lost their cool.
#Person2#: They were really tough.
#Person1#: The thing I like most about them is that they did not play with a heavy heart even though at that time the odds seemed to be against them.
#Person2#: I can't agree more. Okay, time is up. Let's do the last thing. | #Person1# thinks Clive's performance was excellent and #Person1# likes other teams' performance in the face of failure. #Person1# thinks they deserve respect. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra. | #Person1# wants to buy business cards from #Person2#. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill a form and says extra is needed for three-day delivery. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on!
#Person2#: Thank you! Guess how much it costs.
#Person1#: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines... Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess.
#Person2#: Your offer is way off the mark. It set me back only sixty-five.
#Person1#: Then you got a windfall! Was sixty-five the original price, or did you get a special discount?
#Person2#: Neither. I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down.
#Person1#: How much did she ask for?
#Person2#: Three hundred! That's daylight robbery. How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me? Without hesitation, I gave my offer---no more than fifty.
#Person1#: She must be fuming with anger at such a bid, wasn't she?
#Person2#: Not at all! She's really been around, and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this. That's the trade. She only demanded a higher bid, saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy. She was lying! Then I inquired , 'May I have it at sixty? ' she waved her head.
#Person1#: Then you pretended to go without buying it?
#Person2#: Yeah. I turned around and started to move out. Just then, she yelped behind my back, ' all right, all right! I may sacrifice a little. Let's fix it sixty-five! Can't be cheaper. ' | #Person1# gives high compliments to value for money of Jane's dress. Jane explains that she obtained it by bargaining with the vendor and pretending to leave until the vendor agreed with the lower price. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There are something wrong with my computer.
#Person2#: Really, what's wrong with it?
#Person1#: The computer doesn't work when I push the power botton.
#Person2#: Oh, do you use your computer often?
#Person1#: Yes, I don't know why it doesn't work this time.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Have you got receipt with you?
#Person1#: Yeah!
#Person2#: We'll go to your house and repair it on Tuesday. Ok?
#Person1#: OK, I'll expected you around 2 o'clock?
#Person2#: See you then. | #Person1# tells #Person2#'s computer is broken. #Person2# will repair it at 2 pm on Tuesday. | Summarize the 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 guess that's about it. Everything's packed and ready to go.
#Person2#: It's hard to believer you're really retiring. What are you going to do with yourself?
#Person1#: Have fun! I plan to spend some more time with my grandkids, and I might even go back to school.
#Person2#: Well, good luck. Give me a ring sometime, and let me know how you are. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll accompany #Person1#'s grandkids and might go to school after retirement. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shall we for go out for a meal this evening?
#Person2#: I don't really mind.
#Person1#: We can go to that new Chinese restaurant.
#Person2#: I suppose I could.
#Person1#: Come on, let's try it.
#Person2#: All right. If you really want to. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a new Chinese restaurant to have dinner. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which social problem do you think the government needs to concentrate on most?
#Person2#: I think housing is a big problem. There are thousands of homeless people on the streets.
#Person1#: How would you solve the problem?
#Person2#: I have a good idea to solve it. The government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes.
#Person1#: It would probably be very expensive.
#Person2#: I think the government can afford it. Besides, there are many advantages. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address. They would learn some useful skill for finding jobs in the construction industry or home improvement.
#Person1#: It's not a bad idea. I think education is the biggest problem at the moment. Schools don't seem to have enough money to educate kids properly.
#Person2#: If we are to invest more money to education, we will need to raise taxes. That wouldn't be popular with voters.
#Person1#: Most voters what everything bout ways. They want the government to pay for lots of things, but without increasing taxes.
#Person2#: The government should show that it is using money efficiently. Sometimes you hear about how the government has wasted money on a project.
#Person1#: Yes. The government has limited funds and must show that it is using the money responsibly. | #Person2# thinks housing is a big problem and government funds should be used to help homeless people build houses. #Person1# thinks education is the biggest problem. They both think the government should use money efficiently. | Summarize the 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 mind if I try this shirt on?
#Person2#: Not at all. The changing rooms are just this way.
#Person1#: Thanks. It's a little tight. Do you have any in a larger size?
#Person2#: Sure. I'll give you the next size up. That one is small, right?
#Person1#: Yes. Also, I'm not so sure about the color.
#Person2#: Well. It doesn't go with your skirt. I think the color itself is fine though. | #Person1# tries on a shirt at #Person2#'s shop, but #Person1# thinks its color and size are not suitable. | Summarize the 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 know you pay a lot of attention to exercise in your daily life. Could you tell me something about exercise?
#Person2#: OK. I'm just interested in exercise. The importance of exercise is nothing new. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that to be successful and academic studies, a person should give about 2 hours everyday to exercise.
#Person1#: 2 hours every day? I can't do that.
#Person2#: Most experts today do not demand 2 hours of daily exercise. They recommend that people get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
#Person1#: How does exercise do good to our health?
#Person2#: For example, brisk walking, jogging and swimming are easy ways to boost your heart rate and promote your health. Exercise can also help to lower blood pressure and counter stress. For women, exercise that makes the body and bones bear weight, like walking or running may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
#Person1#: Are there other benefits of doing exercise?
#Person2#: You'll probably discover a subtler benefit of exercise as well. Greater self confidence, this may make it easier for you to participate in class and help you do well in academic and social situations.
#Person1#: OK, thanks. I think I will keep exercising in the future. | #Person2# tells #Person1# most experts suggest exercising for 60 minutes every day. #Person2# says exercise can promote health, lower blood pressure, counter stress and even boost confidence. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why is it that some children performed better than others at school?
#Person2#: Obviously, certain children are brighter than others, but it is not that simple. A lot of emphasis is placed on intelligence measured by tests.
#Person1#: The so called IQ tests?
#Person2#: Yes, basically they are intended to test language and numerical ability, so some children are bound to suffer. This is very unfortunate. A child with an average IQ may turn out to be successful when he grows up.
#Person1#: What you are saying is that some children have abilities that are not easy to measure.
#Person2#: Exactly. If these abilities are not discovered early, they cannot be developed. That's why there are so many unhappy parents in the world. They're not doing the things they are best at.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: But at school, only those who are good with words and numbers will probably do well in exams.
#Person1#: Right. Is there anything a parent can do to help in this case?
#Person2#: Yes, in my opinion, a child should be judged on his individual talents. After all, being happy in life is putting your skills to good use no matter what they are. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# believes the IQ test cannot reflect children's abilities and children should be judged based on their talents. | Summarize the 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 would you like for lunch, Miss Turner?
#Person2#: I would like Italian noodles with Ham.
#Person1#: I don't wish for much food now.
#Person2#: Why you are not hungry?
#Person1#: No, I had quite a Big Breakfast this morning.
#Person2#: What did you eat?
#Person1#: A bowl of porridge, four sandwiches and a cup of coffee.
#Person2#: That was a lot.
#Person1#: Now let's not talk about breakfast, but lunch. You would like noodles? Would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, a cup of tea.
#Person1#: I'll just have a piece of cake and a cup of tea. | #Person1# tells Miss Turner #Person1# only needs a piece of cake and a cup of tea for lunch because #Person1# eats too much in the morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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