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#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: Saint Paul Hotel, please. It's a cold day. I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come on in. Montreal is usually cold now, you know. It's often very snowy which makes the weather colder and it sometimes...
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Oh, here comes the snow.
#Person2#: It's snowing hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel do you think?
#Person1#: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some country music?
#Person2#: That's lovely. | #Person1# gives #Person2# a ride to Saint Paul Hotel. They talk on the way and listen to some country music. | Summarize the 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. Something is wrong with my bank card. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Yes. What's the problem?
#Person1#: Just a mistake with my name. It should be issued as Steven, but the card is under the name ' Steven '.
#Person2#: Oh, I am very sorry about that. It's our fault. I will arrange someone to correct it immediately.
#Person1#: OK, no problem. To err is human.
#Person2#: Anyway, we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you. Please just wait for a moment, and it will be fixed.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# helps Steven to correct a mistake with the name of his bank 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#: Tomorrow is my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
#Person2#: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your colleagues. It depends on the company ' s dress code.
#Person1#: Indeed, I found most of the employees dress casually when I went to the interview. Only the manager was in suit and tie and he just came back from a ceremony. It seems that their dress code is not that formal. Probably, I should put on car key and simple shirt.
#Person2#: Whatever you choose, make sure they are neat and clean. | #Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions on what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work. | Summarize the 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, George. I'm going to have a job interview next week. Could you give me some advice?
#Person2#: Sure. First of all, it ' s very important for you not to be late. Job interviewers usually don ' t think very highly of a candidate who arrives ten minutes after the appointed time, only to explain that he could not find the place or that there was heavy traffic.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's very important.
#Person2#: So you ' d better explore the place the day before and at the same time, look around to see what the employees are wearing. So the next day you will arrive early for the appointment.
#Person1#: I ' ll try my best to make a good impression on the interviewer.
#Person2#: That ' s right. You need to create a good image in a limited time, usually about 30 to 45 minutes.
#Person1#: It ' s always easier to say something than to do it.
#Person2#: It ' s not too difficult to make a good impression. For example, you should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed. Avoid the extremes of a too elaborate or too casual style. This will put you on the same level as other applicants and make the interviewer consider more important qualifications.
#Person1#: But I love wearing T-shirts and jeans.
#Person2#: I advise you not to wear a too casual style when going to an interview. Informal clothes as well as torn jeans and dirty shoes convey the impression that you are not serious about the job, or that you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes.
#Person1#: It ' s a pity that I cannot afford more expensive clothes.
#Person2#: You misunderstood me. Clothes which are too colorful or too expensive suggest that you do not understand what behavior is appropriate for the job, or that you are snobbish or frivolous.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I ought to wear right clothes at the right time.
#Person2#: You got it. Only in this way can you gain the respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgement.
#Person1#: It seems that ' clothes make the man '.
#Person2#: It may not be true, but the first and lasting impression of you is determined by your clothes and behavior. | George is giving #Person1# some advice for #Person1#'s job interview next week. He mentions several important things, such as punctuality, creation of a good image in a limited time, and dress code. | Summarize the 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 there anything that you are interested in?
#Person2#: Yes. Is this your new product this year?
#Person1#: Yes. It's a prototype of our new product. It has got more advantages than the second did.
#Person2#: When is the product going to be on the market?
#Person1#: It will be released next month.
#Person2#: So soon? It seems to be in the early stages.
#Person1#: We have developed new technology about it. And the new product will be a pleasure to be hold.
#Person2#: Well, it's sounding good! I'm looking forward to that. | #Person2#'s interested in a new product and #Person1# tells #Person2# the launch date. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, is there a vacant room here?
#Person2#: We are practically full up, but I will see. What do you want, a single room or a double one?
#Person1#: A single room, preferably with a bath.
#Person2#: How long do you plan to stay?
#Person1#: For a week or so.
#Person2#: You can have a room on the second floor.
#Person1#: I hope it's quiet. I hate noise at night.
#Person2#: I think you will find it quiet. It faces the courtyard.
#Person1#: What is the rate, please?
#Person2#: The current rate is 50 dollars per night.
#Person1#: What services come with that?
#Person2#: A radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room everyday.
#Person1#: That sounds good. Well, do you give discount for a week or more?
#Person2#: Yes, we give 5 % discount for one week, 10 % for two weeks and more.
#Person1#: All right. I will take a room for a week.
#Person2#: Will you fill out this form, please? The bellboy will show you up to your room. Your luggage will be brought right up.
#Person1#: Can I get dinner here?
#Person2#: We do serve dinner.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# wants a single room preferably with a bath for a week. #Person2# tells #Person1# the discount for one week is 5% and they serve 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#: Which film shall we see?
#Person2#: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall. Shall we go there?
#Person2#: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?
#Person1#: No, I'm not hungry.
#Person2#: Well, let's go and have something to drink instead. I know a good place. It's a little expensive, but it's fun. | #Person2# suggests going to a concert so #Person1# proposes going to the Festival Hall to watch Mozart and Beethoven. #Person2# then suggests going for a drink. | Summarize the 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 hear you and James are engaged at last.
#Person2#: Yes, we are.
#Person1#: When are you getting married?
#Person2#: In the spring.
#Person1#: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: Well. . we're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Where are you going to live after you're married?
#Person2#: We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in South London.
#Person1#: Are you going to give up your job?
#Person2#: Yes, probably but I may look for another one when we're settled in. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and James' getting married and #Person2#'s plan after marriage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like climbing?
#Person2#: Yes, I like it very much.
#Person1#: How about climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow?
#Person2#: Where is it?
#Person1#: It is located at the east foot of Western Mountain of Beijing, in a park with the same name. There are some huge stones within the mountain which look like the censer, so it is called'Fragrant Mountain'.
#Person2#: Have you visited it before?
#Person1#: Many times. Except climbing, there are many attractions worth visiting.
#Person2#: Like what?
#Person1#: It is the best season to view red leaves from the Mid-October to the first ten days of November. During the period, thousands of hectares of maples on the sloping field are so red that you would recognize them as fallen petals by mistake if looking from a further area. The bright red, pink, scarlet, and peach-puff leaves are distributed in different layout, with some green pines and cypresses dotted in between.
#Person2#: Sounds marvelous.
#Person1#: You can take a bird-eye view at the glorious picture when you arrive at the top of the mountain.
#Person2#: Great. I will prepare some clothes and food for the climbing. | #Person1# proposes climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow and introduces it to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's great and will prepare some clothes and food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK. I'll take your bet, as long as the winner gets to pick the movie. What about you, Nick?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want to go first, Sally?
#Person1#: Why not! I rolled a five. The category is Best Pictures.
#Person2#: OK, here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture?
#Person1#: I know that, it's The English Patient. It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s.
#Person2#: Well, along with Jurassic Park! Nice going, you got the right answer. | Sally takes Nick's bet and manages to answer Nick's question about the movie winning the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture. | Summarize the 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 were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?
#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.
#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?
#Person2#: Yes, especially with so many of our executives going back and forth from here to Japan. The only problem is, they may have trouble when they go to open up business here.
#Person1#: Why would you say that?
#Person2#: They aren't too familiar with doing business outside of Japan. There are a lot of cultural differences to account for.
#Person1#: I'll say! Sometimes they just do things really differently. But one thing I can say, they are really hospitable.
#Person2#: Have you ever been to Japan?
#Person1#: Sure! I just got back yesterday. I'm still suffering from jet lag. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the Tokyo branch #Person2# worked for has expanded and is doing better than before, but they have trouble doing business outside of Japan because of cultural differences. | Summarize the 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 like hitchhiking. will you go with me?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I don't think I'm in that good form.
#Person1#: It's a pity. Say, how about a place near enough?
#Person2#: To where exactly?
#Person1#: New England.
#Person2#: That's still too far for me. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go hitchhiking but #Person2# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: Sure, but how?
#Person2#: You can ask her out for a drink after work.
#Person1#: But for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: Then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.
#Person1#: Easier said than done.
#Person2#: You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.
#Person1#: But I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: That's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of the girls prefer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: Good luck. | #Person1#'s fed up because he gets shy whenever the girl he likes is around. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to ask her out for a drink. #Person1# will 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#: Hey, let's eat out tonight.
#Person2#: What's the occasion? You won the lottery?
#Person1#: No. Just want to relax a little bit. You don't have to win the lottery to relax, do you?
#Person2#: Well, I am kind of broke.
#Person1#: Come on. It's on me.
#Person2#: Really? It's very nice of you.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. I'll take you anywhere you wanna go.
#Person2#: Wonderful! You know what? I wish you wanted to relax everyday.
#Person1#: Dream on! | #Person1# asks #Person2# to eat out tonight to relax. Since #Person2#'s kind of broke, #Person1# will treat today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.
#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory. | #Person1# asks Mike to take his feet off the 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#: Hey! Ask your mom for more old pictures, OK?
#Person2#: Can't it wait? She's still angry that we sent e-mail wedding invitations.
#Person1#: But we saved your parents so much money. . .
#Person2#: I know. And they're spending enough on the plane tickets to Texas!
#Person1#: Speaking of plane tickets, don't forget to check on the reservations!
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# wants more old pictures from #Person2#'s mother but #Person2# says she's still angry about #Person1# and #Person2# sending email wedding invitations. | Summarize the 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 happen to have a gym here?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. I think you'll find our gym quite satisfactory.
#Person1#: So, where do I go to exercise?
#Person2#: It's only one flight down, sir. Just take the elevator or the stairs.
#Person1#: Am I going to be charged extra for using the gym?
#Person2#: Sir, you can use the gym for free. All you need is your room key.
#Person1#: Great! Now tell me, what are the hours of this gym?
#Person2#: Sir, our gym is open around the clock, every day of the week.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a trainer to help me work out?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir, but we have no trainer. | #Person2# tells #Person1# some information about the gym, such as location, fee, and opening hours. | Summarize the 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 terrible house!
#Person2#: I'm sick of it, too.
#Person1#: The door bell doesn't work, the sink is leaking
#Person2#: There's no hot water, and the building is falling apart!
#Person1#: It's no use complaining. If we had got enough money, we wouldn't put up with it! | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the terrible house. | Summarize the 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. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yeah. Can I look at this ring?
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get it out for you. What is your size?
#Person2#: I believe I am a six.
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: Would you have any necklace that would go well with this?
#Person1#: Actually, we have a few to choose from. They are over here.
#Person2#: There's no price tag on this necklace.
#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry. I'll check the price for you. It is $ 199.
#Person2#: This necklace is a little short. Do you have one that is longer?
#Person1#: Yes. Why don't you try this one on.
#Person2#: This one is much better. Can I try on the ring with this necklace?
#Person1#: Sure. Here you go.
#Person2#: Let me think about it.
#Person1#: Sure. Take your time.
#Person2#: Thank you for all the help.
#Person1#: No problem at all. | #Person1# is helping #Person2# in choosing a ring of size six and a necklace. | Summarize the 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 your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: As I said, I am diligent and industrious. On the other hand, I am too hard-working and I put myself under much pressure to make things perfect.
#Person1#: What is your problem in working?
#Person2#: I am too introverted to let others become my friends. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s strengths, weaknesses, and problems in working. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why are you up so early, Mary?
#Person2#: I'm still suffering from a little jetlag.
#Person1#: What are you watching?
#Person2#: Saturday morning cartoons.
#Person1#: At least five channels have morning cartoons on Saturdays.
#Person2#: I think watching them is a great way to learn English.
#Person1#: I agree. And some cartoons are entertaining even for adults.
#Person2#: Yeah. Is Cindy up?
#Person1#: Are you kidding? It's too early for her. | Mary gets up early due to jet lag and she's watching cartoons. Both #Person1# and Mary agree it's a great way to learn English. | Summarize the 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 be fitted for a suit please.
#Person2#: Certainly. Have you decided which material you would like the suit to be made from? We have a selection of materials over here.
#Person1#: Well, I thought that I would choose either this one or that one. I really want a dark blue suit. Which do you recommend.
#Person2#: This material is a little more expensive, but is of much higher quality.
#Person1#: Yes. I can feel the difference in material. There's not much difference in price. Ok, I'll take the more expensive one.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll measure you for the suit. . . shoulder. . . waist. . . inside leg. . . forearm. . . upper arm. . . thank you. I'll prepare the suit for you tomorrow. Could you come again the day after tomorrow just to check that the su
#Person1#: That's fine. I would also like a few shirts and a jacket. I don't need them specially made. Those shirts over there look very nice. Are they made of cotton?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. How many would you like and of which color?
#Person1#: I'll take three light blue ones, please.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a casual jacket or something formal?
#Person1#: Just a casual one - a sport jacket. This one looks nice. I'll just try it on. . . yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Here's my credit card.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, sir. I'll put the shirts and jacket into a bag for you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I'll see you the day after tomorrow. | #Person1# would like to be fitted for a dark blue suit. #Person2# recommends one of higher quality though expensive, and #Person1#'ll take it. Then, #Person2# measures #Person1# for the suit and tells him to come the day after tomorrow. #Person1# also buys a few shirts and a jacket. | Summarize the 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 were decorating and I'm going to ask some things.
#Person2#: Well, I'll be glad to help you out. We can deliver what you need for your office. Shall we need at one fifteen this Thursday?
#Person1#: Yes, that would be great. We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.
#Person2#: Fine, I'll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogs on Thursday. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to deliver some furniture to #Person1#'s office at one fifteen this Thursday. | Summarize the 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 sell apples?
#Person2#: Yes. They are over there.
#Person1#: Do you sell them individually or by weight?
#Person2#: By weight. 6. 0 cents per pound.
#Person1#: Could you weigh these, please?
#Person2#: $ 4. 55, please. Anything else?
#Person1#: A sack of cherries, please.
#Person2#: Here you are. | #Person1# buys some apples and a sack of cherries from #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you mind telling me the purpose of your visit to the U. K. ?
#Person2#: I am here on business.
#Person1#: May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Of course, here you are.
#Person1#: Would you please open the suitcase? What are these?
#Person2#: They are two cameras.
#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: Yes, I have one carton of cigarettes and a bottle of whiskey.
#Person1#: OK, you're through now. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is going to the U. K on business and declares what #Person2# brings. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh dear, I'm late. I have to be in the office by 8am.
#Person2#: Oh really what's happening?
#Person1#: Well there is an important meeting with a new client.
#Person2#: Ok but you must stay calm. Do you want me to give you a lift?
#Person1#: Oh, you don't have to do that but it would be a great help.
#Person2#: Ok, wait one minute. I must remember where I left the keys. | #Person1# is late and #Person2# offers to give #Person1# a lift. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to get a snack at the cafeteria.
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: I may just get some chips.
#Person2#: I'm probably going to buy something too.
#Person1#: What do you want to get?
#Person2#: I want some sort of candy.
#Person1#: What kind do you want?
#Person2#: I want some chocolate.
#Person1#: What kind of chocolate?
#Person2#: I'm going to get a Snickers or a Kit Kat.
#Person1#: I don't think they sell Kit Kats.
#Person2#: I'll just get a Snickers then. | #Person1# wants to get a snack at the cafeteria. #Person2# also wants to go and they discuss what to buy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in math class on Friday.
#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My class went on a field trip to look at some of the different rock formations here in California. Our last stop was Death Valley. In fact, we camped there last night.
#Person1#: Death Valley! But that's a desert. Wasn't it much too hot for camping?
#Person2#: No, not really. It gets hot during the day, but it cools off very quickly at night.
#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip?
#Person2#: Yes, very much. The desert is nicer than you think. You really should go and see it sometime. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s class went on a field trip on Friday and #Person2# enjoyed it very much. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear that famous speech by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?
#Person2#: What was it about?
#Person1#: He said that only education will lift Latin America out of poverty.
#Person2#: When and where did he give the speech?
#Person1#: In the southern city of Cusco, where he was attending a conference on December 10th. 1700 students were present. He told the students to read Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Miserables to understand poverty.
#Person2#: Hugo Chavez must think highly of that novel.
#Person1#: Yes, he said he was reading the novel for the second time. He was impressed by its description of human misery. But he truly believes that poverty in Latin America will eventually be eliminated. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the famous speech given by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the southern city of Cusco on December 10th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.
#Person2#: One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.
#Person1#: How much is it, Operator?
#Person2#: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.
#Person1#: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.
#Person2#: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again. | #Person2#'s helping #Person1# to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Only three more months to go, so what're you going to do after your graduation, Simon?
#Person2#: My father is going to give me a job in his company. I'll probably work there about a year. So I can learn the basics.
#Person1#: And what're you doing after that?
#Person2#: Well, after that, I'm going back to college and get my degree in business.
#Person1#: That sounds very nice. | Simon tells #Person1# that after graduation he's going to work in his father's company for about a year and then get his degree in business. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes?
#Person1#: Do you mean paper for writing letters?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like?
#Person2#: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, five fifty-- cent stamps.
#Person1#: Er... There will be four dollars and sixty cents altogether.
#Person2#: Here is five dollars.
#Person1#: Thank you. Here is the change.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# buys some paper for writing letters, envelopes, and five fifty-cent stamps with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh! I am glad to see you. How are you going recently? They say you took Introduction to Seience, didn't you?
#Person2#: I sure did. Why did you ask me about that?
#Person1#: Well, I'm thinking about taking it next year. I want to know something about it beforehand.
#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, I suggest that you not take it.
#Person1#: Why not? Is the professor awful or is the lecturing boring?
#Person2#: The professor is nice enough. But the course is nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations. You can't just mix the right chemicals and watch what happens. As you go along you have to keep care notes and turn it all into a bunch of numbers and formulas after the experiment is over. It was the worst course I've ever taken.
#Person1#: What you say is no problem for me. To tell you the truth, [ like formulas and numbers. That's what I'm different from you.
#Person2#: Is it? Then you'll love it if it is the case. But all that I was interested in was biology and we didn't get to that till the last three weeks of the class. What a year! | #Person2# suggests #Person1# not take the Introduction to Science course because it's nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations, but #Person1# likes formulas and numbers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.
#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!
#Person2#: Um. . . no.
#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece! | #Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# in being too enthusiastic and keeps praising #Person2#'s hair. | Summarize the 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 definitely want to meet with you, Mr. Parker. I just need to sort out my schedule.
#Person2#: Well, I know you're pretty booked up these days. But, we've got to work fast on this.
#Person1#: I realize that. We don't have any time to waste. I can put you down for 9:20. Could you make that, Mr. Parker?
#Person2#: Let me see. That's no problem. I'll see you then. | #Person1# makes an appointment with Mr. Parker for 9:20. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Does your girl friend like swimming?
#Person2#: Yes,she does. She is good at backstroke and free style.
#Person1#: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke.
#Person2#: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke
#Person1#: Really? Then just ask her to follow me.
#Person2#: I heard you are now practicing underwater swimming,aren't you?
#Person1#: Yes. But I still have some difficulties irt breathing.
#Person2#: Say, kid, keep on practicing, you're sure to be a first-class swimmer.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth,I have never thought of being a swimmer. I swim just for fun.
#Person2#: That's good. | #Person2#'s girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke so #Person1# suggests that she follow #Person1#. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'ll surely become a first-class swimmer. | Summarize the 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, Emally, do you know that guy over there?
#Person2#: The tall one? Sure, that's Daive, he works with Lily.
#Person1#: He is cute. What dose he do?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, he is a manager I think.
#Person1#: Really? Are you going to introduce us?
#Person2#: Well, he has already taken you know, that's his wife right there. | Emally tells #Person1# the tall guy over there is Daive. #Person1# wants her to introduce them, but he's already married. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.
#Person1#: But you should tell me you were in love with her.
#Person2#: Didn't I?
#Person1#: You know you didn't.
#Person2#: Well, I am telling you now.
#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.
#Person2#: I didn't think you would be interested.
#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you are going to marry her?
#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered.
#Person1#: Oh, you men! You are all the same. | #Person1#'s blaming #Person2# for not telling #Person1# that he had a girlfriend but #Person1# thinks it didn't matter. | Summarize the 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 a smoker?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I am. My husband is a smoker too.
#Person1#: Would you describe yourself as being a heavy smoker?
#Person2#: No. But my husband smokes 20 or more a day.
#Person1#: When did you begin to smoke?
#Person2#: I had my first cigarette when I was 17.
#Person1#: Might I ask if you have tried to give up smoking?
#Person2#: Yes. Twice. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s smoking habits and history. | Summarize the 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 left a suitcase on the train to London the other day.
#Person2#: Can you describe it, sir?
#Person1#: It's a small blue case and it's got a zip. There's a label on the handle with my name and address on it.
#Person2#: Is this case yours?
#Person1#: No, that's not mine.
#Person2#: What about this one? This one's got a label.
#Person1#: Let me see it.
#Person2#: What's you name and address?
#Person1#: David Hall, 83, Bridge Street.
#Person2#: That's right. D. N. Hall. 83. Bridge Street. Three pound and fifty pence please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Hey!
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: This case doesn't belong to me! You've given me the wrong case! | David Hall asks #Person2# to help him find the suitcase he left on the train to London but #Person2# gives him the wrong one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steven, why are you so depressed?
#Person2#: I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper.
#Person1#: What's the news?
#Person2#: According to the newspaper, the town was razed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake.
#Person1#: It's horrible.
#Person2#: Yeah, we have to do something to help the people in the stricken area.
#Person1#: Yes. How about donating some money?
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But where can we donate money?
#Person1#: Just find the answer through Internet.
#Person2#: Yes, let's do it now. | Steven's feeling sad because he read an earthquake in the newspaper, so #Person2# and Steven decide to donate some 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#: Good morning, this is Bird's Bicycle Rental.
#Person2#: Good morning. A friend of mine suggested I call up to hire some bikes.
#Person1#: Oh yes, a lot of people do so these days.
#Person2#: Yes, we're just on a holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bike.
#Person1#: Well, it certainly is, and most People rent a motorbike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like.
#Person2#: If I wanted to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days, would there be any problem?
#Person1#: None at all. May I have your name please?
#Person2#: It's Green, Arthur Green.
#Person1#: And your telephone number?
#Person2#: I'm at the Holidays Sun Hotel. My number is 0708112. I'm in room 1203. By the way, is your bike rental shop at No.100 Tecum Street?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Thank you. Bye. | Arthur Green calls Bird's Bicycle Rental to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days to see the island. | Summarize the 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. Where is Martin Luther King School?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Where is Martin...?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Let me turn off my car. Now, what were you saying?
#Person1#: Where is Martin Luther King School?
#Person2#: Hum...Go along the road and turn right.
#Person1#: Wait. I have a map.
#Person2#: Good. Look, we're here and there's the school.
#Person1#: I see. I just go along the road.
#Person2#: Then turn right.
#Person1#: Turn right and go straight.
#Person2#: Martin Luther King School is next to the bank.
#Person1#: Wonderful, thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to Martin Luther King School. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom is just not my type, and he's not interested in me.
#Person2#: So, what's he doing?
#Person1#: He is interested in taking piano lessons.
#Person2#: A computer kid wants to study piano?
#Person1#: That's what his friend told me, he'll be my first adult student.
#Person2#: Well, if he likes piano, he could be your type after all.
#Person1#: Don't count on him, he's just my student. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and she are not interested in each other and Tom is just #Person1#'s piano student. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are your new neighbors Nancy?
#Person2#: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.
#Person1#: Oh no.
#Person2#: Oh yes, sometimes it takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again.
#Person1#: Have you tried talking to them?
#Person2#: We haven't even really met them yet except to say a quick hello. I hate to get off on the wrong foot.
#Person1#: You are not going to like them when you do meet them if he keep on simmering.
#Person2#: I know, but I feel stupid complaining.
#Person1#: You said yourself is driving you crazy.
#Person2#: Well, you know how early I have to get up to be here at the office. I'm just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. They're so irritable when I get home in the afternoon.
#Person1#: Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift or planned for the yard or something. Then you could ask about their son whether they have any other children and they'll be sure to ask about yours.
#Person2#: Yeah, and then what?
#Person1#: Then you could mention that the hardest thing at this stage is getting your kids to get to sleep at night.
#Person2#: And keeping them asleep.
#Person1#: That's the idea and you should do it soon. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to do politely. | Nancy complains to #Person1# that her new neighbours' son is driving her kids and her crazy. #Person1# advises her to go over soon and tells them about getting her kids to get to sleep at night. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you ever take history 231?
#Person2#: Yeah, last semester.
#Person1#: I took the course this semester. What do you think about the professor?
#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.
#Person1#: What did you end up getting?
#Person2#: I got an A minus. Sounds good but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got a decent grade. Are you enjoying the class so far?
#Person1#: I hate it, and I was about to withdraw. But after hearing your experience, I think I will tough it out.
#Person2#: Yes, definitely stay in the class, you will get a better grade than your test scores. He does that deliberately to make all the students study a lot.
#Person1#: Thanks for letting me know. I feel relieved now. | #Person1# wants to withdraw from the history 231 course, but #Person2# tells #Person1# to stay because the professor is an easy grader. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John I didn't see you in the English class on Friday.
#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.
#Person1#: Wow sounds interesting. Where did you go?
#Person2#: A desert. It gets hot during the day but it cools off very quickly at night.
#Person1#: Well. What do you think of the trip?
#Person2#: I enjoyed it very much although it is very dry. The desert is indeed a wonderful place. I thought of nothing but vastness when I got there. Since you can hardly see plants. It's very easy to find different rocks there.
#Person1#: I really want to go there. Don't forget to call me if you have the chance to go there again.
#Person2#: No problem. | John tells #Person1# that his geography class went on a field trip on Friday and he enjoyed it very much although the desert is very dry. | Summarize the 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 hate spring in this city. It's always raining. We hardly get any sunshine.
#Person2#: You're right. It's terrible.
#Person1#: Summer will soon be here. I like summer very much.
#Person2#: Summer? I can't stand it. It's too hot, especially if you have to take the bus to work like I do.
#Person1#: Well. I can't imagine that, but I really hate the rain.
#Person2#: I don't mind it really.
#Person1#: But summer in Qingdao is lovely, especially the beach. I usually spend the summer there. Peter and I go there every summer. You can come with us next time, Brian. I'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I prefer a more active holiday.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Well, I was thinking of climbing mountain Huang.
#Person1#: Climb the mountain? Oh, after a day of climbing, you will be very tired and won't want like to do anything.
#Person2#: Perhaps, but I don't mind. | #Person1# prefers summer to spring but Brian can't stand summer. #Person1# invites him to go to the beach next time in summer. Brian refuses because he prefers a more active holiday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Black, I ' d like to take some time off. I ' Ve been feeling exhausted these days.
#Person2#: That's no problem. Let me see... You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?
#Person1#: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.
#Person2#: That's long leave. How's your project coming along?
#Person1#: The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week. I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on.
#Person2#: Well, all right. But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr.Black. There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment. Mr.Smith will be in charge during my absence. He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients.
#Person2#: Great! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed.
#Person1#: I will. Many thanks, Mr.Black. | #Person1# would like to take some time off. Mr. Black asks #Person1# about the progress of #Person1#'s project. #Person1# tells Mr. Black that Mr. Smith will be in charge during #Person1#'s absence. Mr. Black agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've got some great news for you!
#Person2#: Did you get the position you wanted?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of them are qualified to fill that position.
#Person2#: Sure, but you really did great and outperformed the others. You deserved it!
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will be promoted to the department manager. #Person2# congratulates #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: That is a long line.
#Person2#: Yes indeed. It has a very strict inspection so it takes a pretty long Be for everyone.
#Person1#: A lot of things are prohibited to take on the plane?
#Person2#: Yes, a lot. Stuffs which are explosive, radioactive and poisonous are forbidden.
#Person1#: Understand. Do I need to take out my laptop from my suitcase?
#Person2#: Yes, you do. And you need to put out liquid items and your laptop in the box for inspection.
#Person1#: That is really strict.
#Person2#: Yes, absolutely. But this is for everyone's sake, so we should do it as needed. | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting in the queue to receive an inspection. #Person2# tells #Person1# what stuff is forbidden on the plane and what to take out during the inspection. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What kind of place shall we rent?
#Person2#: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.
#Person1#: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.
#Person2#: Neither am I. so a small place is ok, but we'll get a bigger one if it's not expensive. Do you mind if it's in a noisy area.
#Person1#: I don't mind. I'm not a light sleeper, but quieter is better for when we have to study at home.
#Person2#: Good point. Ok, let's go to the estate agent and see what they can offer us.
#Person1#: Yes, if we're lucky we'll find something in the next few days. I think you had a good idea to start flat hunting early.
#Person2#: How much do you think the rent will be?
#Person1#: I asked a few people who are already living in places near the university and they said it would cost about one hundred pounds a month. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to rent a flat which is close to the university because they're not good at getting up in the mornings. They're going to the estate agent to see what they can offer them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers?
#Person2#: Well, Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here.
#Person1#: First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information.
#Person2#: The position calls for a person with some working experience. We must be able to benefit from your analytical and interpersonal skills. Can you deliver your resume to us first?
#Person1#: Of course. I will deliver my resume to you in minutes ' time. I hope you will consider my application and I shall appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
#Person2#: OK. I will call you soon. Bye now.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to ask details about the position of administrative assistant. #Person1# will deliver the resume to #Person2# in munites' 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#: I am really interested in buying this television.
#Person2#: That's so great!
#Person1#: How much are you selling it for?
#Person2#: This t. v is only $ 2500.
#Person1#: You can't be serious.
#Person2#: That's how much this t. v costs.
#Person1#: That's too expensive for me.
#Person2#: This television is of very high quality.
#Person1#: You can't go down on the price.
#Person2#: By how much?
#Person1#: I'll buy it for $ 2000.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the price is final. | #Person1# thinks the price for the television is too high, but #Person2# says the price is final. | Summarize the 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, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?
#Person2#: I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.
#Person1#: oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?
#Person2#: we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away. How about the countryside? There must be many interesting places, and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local spec
#Person1#: wonderful! I think that's a great idea. How soon until we can make this happen? I can't wait!
#Person2#: tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist. What about next Monday?
#Person1#: perfect. I'll start preparing tomorrow. If we're going to drive, I'll need to fill up the tank.
#Person2#: no need. I think it's still plenty full. Even so, I'd rather travel by bus or train. It would cost much less than driving. Oil prices are soaring nowadays, you know.
#Person1#: we can take the train, that will be faster. I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: great! Oh, one more thing, don't forget to check the weather before we go. I'd hate to get caught in the rain.
#Person1#: no problem. I'm really looking forward to the coming week.
#Person2#: Me, too. Now let's make a list for what we need to take with us. | #Person2# proposes to have a vacation in the countryside instead of Europe because their budget is a little tight this year. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. #Person1# will book the train tickets tomorrow morning and check the weather before they go. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Suzie. Guess what? I'm having a baby!
#Person2#: Really? That's so great. Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm so excited. We've been trying for 8 months now.
#Person2#: That's really exciting. How many months are you pregnant?
#Person1#: Three months.
#Person2#: Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl?
#Person1#: I want to, but Bob doesn't. He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way.
#Person2#: Maybe it's more exciting not knowing.
#Person1#: I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time.
#Person2#: There are so many things you have to prepare for.
#Person1#: I know I am going to be busy, but I know I can handle it. I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time.
#Person2#: It really must be an exciting time for you guys.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. | #Person1# tells Suzie she's pregnant for three months. #Person1# wants to find out it's a boy or a girl so she can prepare ahead of 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#: Have you received any degrees?
#Person2#: Yes. In 1996 I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Hebes University, and in 2001 I received my MBA degree from Peking University.
#Person1#: How about your academic records at college?
#Person2#: In fact my records were excellent. My overall GPA was 9 on a 10 scale, which was the highest in my class.
#Person1#: That's very impressive. Which course did you like best?
#Person2#: English. It was both interesting and useful, so I showed a great interest in it.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why you changed your major when you were a graduate student?
#Person2#: Because I am very interested in administration and I did take some courses in it. I also performed well in the subjects. Hence I believe that I can do a good job in this position.
#Person1#: Did you get any honors and awards at college?
#Person2#: Yes. I was awarded a scholarship from the university every year. In 1995 I participated in the National Contest of Maths Models and I won the prize. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# some questions, including #Person2#'s degrees, academic records, the favorite course, and awards in college. #Person2# also tells #Person1# why #Person2# changed the major into administration. | Summarize the 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 mail it by air or sea?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . How long will it take to mail things to the USA by air?
#Person1#: About 10 days. You can send it express mail if you need it faster. It will only take three or four days.
#Person2#: I want to send it by express mail. The faster, the better.
#Person1#: OK, the postage is 275 yuan.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: This is the receipt, please keep it. Have a good day.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# helps #Person2# mail things to America by express air mail because #Person2# wants it to send as fast as possible. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: do you like cooking, Julia?
#Person2#: I really enjoy it, especially when it ends up tasting good!
#Person1#: how often do you usually cook?
#Person2#: I usually make a few salads for lunch throughout the week and I make dinner about 6 times a week.
#Person1#: that's a lot of cooking. You must save a lot of money by eating at home so much.
#Person2#: I do. If you cook at home, you can eat healthy food cheaply.
#Person1#: what kind of dishes do you usually make?
#Person2#: I almost always make either a beef roast or a chicken roast with asparagus, parsnips, peas, carrots and potatoes on Sundays.
#Person1#: do you make a lot of traditional British food?
#Person2#: aside from the Sunday roast, we usually eat dangers and mash, toad-in-the-hole, or fish'n chips once a week.
#Person1#: how about spicy food?
#Person2#: my family loves spicy food. We often eat Chinese, Thai, Indian, or Mexican food when we're in the mood for spice.
#Person1#: what's your favorite dish to make?
#Person2#: I absolutely love making mousaka, which is a Greek dish with eggplant. But it takes a lot of time, so I don't often make it. | #Person1# and Julia are talking about cooking. Julia usually makes dinner about 6 times a week, which saves a lot of money. Julia introduces what she usually makes and her preferences. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, I am so sorry. It was your birthday yesterday and I completely forgot about it.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I keep forgetting everyone's birthdays as well.
#Person1#: Margaret really told me off when she found out that I had forgotten all about it. We did try to phone you, but you and Jane must have gone out.
#Person2#: Yes, Jane invited me for dinner to this new restaurant which opened near us.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I know the one. How was the food?
#Person2#: The food was excellent, but Jane ordered a birthday cake, which they forgot about. So as you can see, you were not the only one.
#Person1#: Oh, no.
#Person2#: Yes, Jane was quite upset about it. The manager came to apologize and we did get free dessert, but still. . .
#Person1#: I would think this was the least they could do.
#Person2#: In the end it was a nice evening and I got an iPad as my birthday present which I wanted for a while.
#Person1#: Great. I have also been thinking of getting one. Do you think you could ask Jane to have a quiet word with Margaret? My birthday is not that far away.
#Person2#: I can try, but knowing Margaret she will see through that immediately. | #Person1# says sorry to #Person2# because #Person1# completely forgot #Person2#'s birthday. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to a new restaurant and the food in the new restaurant was excellent, but they forgot the birthday cake Jane ordered. In the end, #Person2# still had a nice evening because #Person2# got an iPad. | Summarize the 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 hobby?
#Person2#: Photograph.
#Person1#: What's the make of your camera?
#Person2#: Olympus.
#Person1#: Do you own your own darkroom?
#Person2#: No, usually I get my films developed at a photo studio, but I make my own enlargements.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because I can make many different kinds of pictures from one negative. That's more, but that saves money. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobby. #Person2# likes to photograph and usually develops the films at a photo studio. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you?
#Person2#: I'm fine thanks. How about you?
#Person1#: I'm okay. What are you doing these days?
#Person2#: Not a lot, actually. Busy at work of course - we've got a big project coming up in Malaysia. I may have to go to KL in a few weeks.
#Person1#: That's great. When are you starting?
#Person2#: Probably in a week or two. I'll let you know. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will go to KL because of a big project in Malaysia. | Summarize the 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 interested in history?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.
#Person1#: I love history, but I'Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened.
#Person2#: I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have got better marks!
#Person1#: Some people say that history repeats itself.
#Person2#: What does that mean? The same events never happen twice, do they?
#Person1#: The idea is that the people and dates change, but the reason why things happen stay the same.
#Person2#: I see. I think I'd agree with that statement. People often seem to make the same mistakes over and over again. | #Person1# says history repeats itself. #Person2# agrees with the statement because people often make the same mistakes over and over 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#: Where do you usually do your shopping, Mrs. Lane?
#Person2#: I usually go to the supermarket, near the station.
#Person1#: How do you find the prices there?
#Person2#: I think they are quite reasonable, and the vegetables are very fresh.
#Person1#: I see you have bought some coffee. Would you mind telling me how much you paid for it?
#Person2#: Only 2 dollars and 25 cents. | Mrs. Lane tells #Person1# a supermarket she usually goes to and the prices are reasonable. | Summarize the 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 plot of your new movie?
#Person2#: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological thriller with some frightening scenes, but I hope audience won't be too scared to go to the movie theatres!
#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors and with the director.
#Person2#: I have had disagreement with every director. I'Ve worked with. We'Ve always disagreed in a friendly way and we have always resolved our differences. It was the same when I made this movie. I don't know where rumours of my disagreement with Rachel Kelly come from. We got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoyed making the movie very much.
#Person1#: Critics are not very happy with the movies that you'Ve made recently. Does that bother you?
#Person2#: Not at all. The feedback from audience has been great. I care about what they think more than what the critics think.
#Person1#: Did you do you own stunts in the movie?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but my insurance company wouldn't let me. All of my stunts were done by a stuntman. As you know, I used to do my own stunts, but I'll leave that to the experts in future.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for doing this interview.
#Person2#: My pleasure. Have you seen the movie yet?
#Person1#: Yes. I have. I liked it very much. Like you, I was very impressed with Rachel's performance in the movie. She's going to be a star. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# several questions, like the plot of the new movie, whether #Person2# enjoyed making the movie. #Person2# answers the questions, saying #Person2# gets along with coworkers and tells #Person1# all the stunts were done by a stuntman in the movie. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Li.
#Person1#: How nice to see you again!
#Person2#: Nice to see you, too.
#Person1#: It's been a long time, hasn't it? How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person1#: Very well too, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. Could you guide me to where I can change money?
#Person1#: Sure, Mr. Anderson, please come along with me.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Mr. Anderson asks Miss Li to guide him to the place where he can change 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#: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.
#Person2#: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?
#Person1#: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?
#Person2#: Well as I mentioned before, I do tend to get frustrated if I don't see progress in my work or career. I suppose I'm quite a restless character. My father always taught me to be a high achiever.
#Person1#: So would you say if things don't go your way at work it could easily get you down?
#Person2#: Well, in a way yes. But I must say that even if I'm not completely happy in my work I always give 110 % I would never shirk my responsibilities. I suppose sometimes I expect too much too soon.
#Person1#: Well, you know journalism is a highly competitive world, so you do need to keep pushing yourself it's true. Okay, well let's move on to talk about the job position here, shall we?
#Person2#: Yes, please. | #Person1# asks Rebecca to talk about her weaknesses. Rebecca says she gets frustrated if she doesn't see progress in the work, but she still does her best no matter what. They will move on to talk about the job position. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Open your suitcase please.
#Person2#: Ok, here you are.
#Person1#: Do you have anything do declare?
#Person2#: No, I don't.
#Person1#: Any cigarettes? Baker?
#Person2#: Yes, I have two cotton of cigarettes one bottle of whisky.
#Person1#: What is the white powder? Are they drugs?
#Person2#: No, this is the medicine for the stomach.
#Person1#: May I open one of those? Let me taste it.
#Person2#: Yes, Sir, go ahead, here you are. | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s suitcase. #Person1# will taste a white powder for a check. | Summarize the 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 watch TV last night, Rose?
#Person2#: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.
#Person1#: What was it about?
#Person2#: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it.
#Person1#: If so, we may live there someday.
#Person2#: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two robotic explorers to Mars last month?
#Person1#: Sure. I heard about this on the TV. On January 3rd, 2004, Explorer Spirit landed near the so-called Guser Crater. And three weeks later, Spirit's twin explorer, Opportunity, landed on Meridian Planum named by scientists.
#Person2#: Yes. Both have sent back pictures of the planet. And the latter did a better job. | #Person2# saw a science program about Mars last night. #Person1# heard on the TV that the US successfully sent explorers to Mars. | Summarize the 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 up, officer?
#Person2#: Are you aware that you ran through that stop sign?
#Person1#: There was a stop sign?
#Person2#: How could you not notice it?
#Person1#: If there really was a stop sign, I couldn't see it because of the overgrown bushes.
#Person2#: You know. You're right. The bushes are covering the sign.
#Person1#: If I saw the stop sign, I would've stopped for it.
#Person2#: Now that I think about it, I can see how you missed it.
#Person1#: Am I getting a ticket for this?
#Person2#: I'll let you off with a warning.
#Person1#: Thank you, I really do appreciate that.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I need to have something done about those bushes. | #Person1# ran through a stop sign because there are bushes covering the sign. #Person2# will let #Person1# off with a warning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Of course! Of course! Here you are. Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Are you looking for anything else?
#Person1#: Um, let me see. Hmm. This antique tea set here is gorgeous.
#Person2#: That was a thirtieth birthday present. You can have it if you want.
#Person1#: Really? No, no, I couldn't! You're too nice!
#Person2#: And these old Dutch candle holders would go nicely with the tea set. Have them.
#Person1#: Gee! I don't know what to say! Thanks so much. | Gee gives #Person1# a tea set and the old Dutch candle holders as thirtieth birthday presents. | Summarize the 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?
#Person2#: Yes, here's our confirmation slip.
#Person1#: I'm afraid we have no reservation by this name.
#Person2#: No reservation? Well, then, do you have any rooms available?
#Person1#: I'm afraid all the rooms are fully booked.
#Person2#: You mean we can't stay in this hotel tonight?
#Person1#: You're right. We have no more rooms available for tonight.
#Person2#: Then, would you recommend any other nearby hotel?
#Person1#: OK, I'll call ahead. | #Person1# cannot find a reservation by #Person2#'s name and all the rooms are fully booked so #Person2# needs to stay somewhere else. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hmm. You have three cameras. Are you a photographer?
#Person2#: No, my company makes cameras. Well, I'm also a photographer, but two of these are for our display.
#Person1#: I see. And what's in this bag?
#Person2#: Egg tarts.
#Person1#: I thought you said you didn't have any food with you today.
#Person2#: I thought you meant vegetables and meat when you asked me. Things like that. I don't have any vegetables.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. Egg tarts are food too. We will have to confiscate these.
#Person2#: Confiscate?
#Person1#: Yes, we will have to dispose of them.
#Person2#: It's too bad. They are very delicious.
#Person1#: I know. One out of every three travelers from Taiwan seems to be carrying them. They are being smuggled in by the thousands.
#Person2#: Oh, well. Not by me.
#Person1#: No, not today at least. Enjoy your visit to the United States, Mr. Lee.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mr. Lee is checked when entering the USA and he has egg tarts in his bag. #Person1# will have to confiscate and dispose them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I try this dress on?
#Person2#: Sure. the fitting room is right behind you.
#Person1#: Well, I like the styte, but I don't think the color fits me. Could you bring me a green one?
#Person2#: Sure, wait a moment. | #Person2# serves #Person1# to try the dress on. | Summarize the 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! Marquette General Hospital. Tia speaking. May I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Emily Wang, I want to see a doctor today.
#Person1#: Your medical card No. , please?
#Person2#: GRM 789051
#Person1#: Thanks. Do you have an appointment, Ms. Wang?
#Person2#: No. But it is urgent, and I need to see a doctor as soon as possible. I am really in bad shape.
#Person1#: What is the matter?
#Person2#: I have a high fever and a bad headache.
#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: Yes, I took my temperature last night. It was 102 degrees. But right now I feel my fevers is up to 103 degrees.
#Person1#: Anything else bothering you?
#Person2#: I can not stop coughing, and I can not stop sneezing. I vomited blood last night. Sorry, I am coughing again.
#Person1#: Well, you can come to a work-in clinic today. You do not need an appointment.
#Person2#: What time should I come?
#Person1#: Any time between 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.
#Person2#: Ok. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are very welcome. Anything else I can do for you today?
#Person2#: No, thanks. | Emily Wang calls Tia because Emily Wang wants to see a doctor. Emily Wang has a high fever and a bad headache. Tia asks Emily Wang to come to a work-in clinic today without an appointment. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You must know you've been scheduled to have an operation the day after
#Person2#: Yes. But I don't know the exact time.
#Person1#: The operation starts at 10 0'clock. But you'll get an injection of anaesthesia about 30 to 45 minutes in advance. If your family comes to see you before the operation, they should come before 8: 30.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I will tell my wife. Thank you for telling me so much.
#Person1#: It's nothing. Did your doctor explain to you about what operation you are going to have?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I am going to have my appendix removed.
#Person1#: OK. Have you signed the consent?
#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# has been scheduled an operation to have #Person2#'s appendix removed. #Person2# will tell his wife. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lucy, take my picture here, OK?
#Person2#: Sure. Just a minute. Let me take my camera out.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Is it broken?
#Person2#: I hope not! Oh, I see.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: The batteries are worn down. I need replace them.
#Person1#: Where can we get batteries?
#Person2#: All photography shops carry them.
#Person1#: OK. Let's take a walk and look for a shop that does. | #Person2# finds the camera's batteries are worn down. #Person1# and #Person2# will look for a photography 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#: I need help figuring out how to use this phone.
#Person2#: Sure. First you pick up the receiver and hit one of the first 3 buttons. Do you hear a tone?
#Person1#: Yes, I hear the tone.
#Person2#: OK. Now you dial 9 on the keypad. Do you hear the tone change?
#Person1#: Yes, it changed.
#Person2#: Well, when you hear it change, that means you have an outside line. Where are you trying to call?
#Person1#: I am trying to call home.
#Person2#: OK. Well, to dial to the outside you just now dial the number. For a call inside the company just hit the extension number. Do you know the extensions?
#Person1#: Yes, I have a list of extensions.
#Person2#: Well, if you ever need help with an extension, you can dial O. | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the phone. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person1# can dial 0 if #Person1# needs help with an extension. | Summarize the 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, BCD Company, can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, may I speak to Mrs. Smith?
#Person1#: This is Mrs. Smith, may I have your name?
#Person2#: This is Sun, and I interviewed with you yesterday.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Sun.
#Person2#: I am calling to thank you for giving me the interview for the Sales Manager position yesterday.
#Person1#: You are welcome, Mr. Sun.
#Person2#: I really enjoyed meeting with you.
#Person1#: You certainly made a good impression on me, as well.
#Person2#: I am very interested in this position.
#Person1#: We'll be making the decision by the end of this week and we'll contact you as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Well, thank you for your time and consideration again.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | Mr. Sun calls Mrs. Smith to say thanks for giving him an interview for the Sales Manager position. Mrs. Smith tells Mr. Sun they'll make the decision by the end of the week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I also take the MET to get there?
#Person2#: Yeah sure, it's much quicker. Do you know how?
#Person1#: No, can I trouble you to lend me a hand?
#Person2#: Ok, not a problem. Let's go to the station.
#Person1#: You have to buy a ticket first. You want to go to Shi Da, right?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Ok, then you need to go to Tai Power Building Station.
#Person2#: Where is that?
#Person1#: Look at the map to see where you are. Then look at where you want to go. The number is how much money you have to pay.
#Person2#: Oh, that's simple enough.
#Person1#: Then, when you have your ticket, you go wait on the platform.
#Person2#: Anything else I should know?
#Person1#: Just remember to hold on to your ticket. You need it to get out of the station when you get there. | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to take the MET. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# should buy a ticket first, look at the map to see the location, and hold the ticket to wait on the platform. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
#Person1#: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Are the chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?
#Person1#: Certainly. This is an international company, and ther're good chances for you to work overseas.
#Person2#: That would be good. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# is interested in working for the company because of interests in the foreign trade business and the chance to work overseas, and answers #Person2# 's current work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Gosh! The water faucet is dripping badly again.
#Person2#: You are going to have a huge bill.
#Person1#: I know. I'Ve got to get it fixed ASAP.
#Person2#: Don't you wanna get it fixed now?
#Person1#: I wish I could, but I'Ve got to go now. I have an appointment in 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Well, if you need anything, just let me know.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, could you give me a ride? My car is still in the garage.
#Person2#: You sure have bad luck these days. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the water faucet is dripping badly. #Person1# wants #Person2# to give a ride #Person1#'s car is in the garage. | Summarize the 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 terribly sorry. I'm late.
#Person2#: I've only been waiting for over an hour, that's all.
#Person1#: Yes, I know, I... I tried to get here in time, but just after I left home, the car broke down.
#Person2#: The car broke down?
#Person1#: Yes, and.., well.., luckily.., there was a garage near me, and.., and it took them a while to repair it.
#Person2#: Why didn't you at least phone?
#Person1#: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.
#Person2#: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!
#Person1#: Yes, but... You'll never believe this... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.
#Person2#: I see, well, it was lucky you find a garage to repair your car. | #Person1# is late because #Person1#'s car broke down after #Person1# left home. #Person1# didn't call #Person2# because #Person1# forgot the name of the restaurant. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bye for now.
#Person2#: Bye. But where are you going?
#Person1#: The bank, the supermarket and...
#Person2#: Will you buy an exercise book for me?
#Person1#: I guess so. But I'll go to the post office first before I go to the supermarket.
#Person2#: Can you also buy me a pen? The one you gave me last week doesn't work now.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: It fell off the desk and was broken.
#Person1#: Can you be more careful with your things?
#Person2#: Ok. Oh. Can you wait a second?
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: You are going to the post office, right?
#Person1#: Yes, so what?
#Person2#: Here's a letter for Sam. Can you post it? | #Person2# asks #Person1# to buy an exercise book and a pen, and to post a letter for Sam. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry.
#Person1#: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right?
#Person2#: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: I guess I ate something bad at lunch.
#Person1#: And you have a stomachache now?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: Can you walk to the school clinic? Or shall I send for the doctor?
#Person2#: No, thanks. It doesn't matter too much. I will go to the doctor after class.
#Person1#: Ok. I'll finish the class in a minute. Then I'll send you to the clinic.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. | Jessie isn't feeling well because she may ate something bad. Mr. Brown will finish the class in minutes and send her to the clinic. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You look angry.
#Person2#: I had words with Jack just now.
#Person1#: Come to the point. Why did you argue?
#Person2#: When I asked him to clean up the bedroom, he didn't listen and left his dirty clothes everywhere.
#Person1#: So you lost your temper?
#Person2#: Yes. How could I bear it?
#Person1#: I hope you'll patch up soon. You should respect each other.
#Person2#: If he doesn't apologize to me, I won't forgive him. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is angry because #Person2# had words with Jack, and #Person2# won't forgive him if he doesn't apologize. | Summarize the 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?
#Person2#: Yes, I was wanting to stay somewhere for a few days.
#Person1#: Well, there are some good hotels. Carlton House is near the main square in the city center, but you might also be interested in the Royal Hotel-that's out in the countryside, about ten kilometers away, very peaceful. Then there's the Rainbow Hotel-it is not in the center, but it's out on the airport road.
#Person2#: Mmm, that might be a bit far out actually. Now the one you mentioned, in the city center. Can you tell me a bit about it?
#Person1#: Well, it used to be a large private house. It's a five-star hotel.
#Person2#: Does it have a swimming pool?
#Person1#: No. The Royal Hotel has an outdoor pool, but the only hotel with an indoor pool is the Rainbow Hotel.
#Person2#: I see. Well, I think I'll probably go for the city center hotel. | #Person1# recommends several hotels for #Person2#. #Person2# finally chooses the city center hotel which is a five-star hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you going on holiday with your sister again this year?
#Person2#: Yes, she comes home from Canada tomorrow, and then we're going away next week.
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I've booked a hotel in Turkey. My sister wants to go to Italy again, so I hope she doesn't mind. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and #Person2#'s sister will go on a holiday in Turkey. | Summarize the 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 noticed a lot of differences between your country and ours?
#Person2#: Well, that's a difficult question, but I can think of a few. People here dress quite differently, because the weather is warmer here. We wear winter clothes half the year-thick trousers and warm sweaters. Here, people dress more fashionably. Everyone looks very well dressed.
#Person1#: Is clothing expensive in your country?
#Person2#: Yes, it's more expensive than here.
#Person1#: Do you find it easy to talk to people here? Can you make friends easily?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's easy to meet people here, even if we speak different languages. People are the same everywhere. They worry about the same things. They worry about the cost of living and about the future of their children.
#Person1#: Yes, you are dead right. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between #Person1#'s country and #Person2#'s, including dressing and prices of clothing. But #Person2# thinks making friends here is easy because people's worries are the same all over the world. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I take you order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I think we're ready to order. Elizabeth, what would you like to have?
#Person3#: I haven't made up my mind yet. You order first, Donald.
#Person2#: All right. I'll start with chicken soup. Then I want a steak, medium rare. I'll have a baked potato, green beans and an egg salad. I'll order dessert later.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. And you, Miss? What would you like to have?
#Person3#: I can't decide. I don't see anything I really like.
#Person1#: There are over thirty dishes to select from, Miss.
#Person2#: There ought to be something you like, Elizabeth.
#Person3#: Well, I guess so. But I only see food that I don't like. I don't care for chicken and I can't stand fish. I'll have a baked potato, green beans and an egg salad. I'll order dessert later.
#Person1#: No, Miss. I'm afraid not. How about some other seafood?
#Person3#: Oysters are the only seafood I like. I dislike the rest.
#Person2#: I wish I could think of something for you.
#Person1#: May I suggest cream of tomato soup, steak with mushroom gravy, asparagus, and buttered cauliflower. For dessert-strawberry pie with icecream? | #Person1# helps Donald and Elizabeth order food. Elizabeth doesn't know what to eat after Donald orders because Elizabeth doesn't like chicken and fish. #Person1# recommends some dishes to Elizabeth. | Summarize the 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 reading?
#Person2#: Gee! You scared me!
#Person1#: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?
#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?
#Person2#: It is about sports for white-collar workers, people like you and me.
#Person1#: What kind of sports?
#Person2#: Aerobic sports, for example, jogging, yoga, skating...
#Person1#: Interesting. What were you reading just now?
#Person2#: Stretching exercise after sitting a long time.
#Person1#: Really? That sounds interesting!
#Person2#: Can I have my magazine back now?
#Person1#: No. It's confiscated for now. And I will return it to you after I finish reading it. | #Person2# is reading a sports magazine for white-collar workers. #Person1# thinks the stretching exercise is interesting, so #Person1# confiscates the magazine. | Summarize the 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, Andy. I am going to Isabel's. Are you coming?
#Person2#: No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can't afford it.
#Person1#: That is no problem at all. Isabel's is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don't want to miss such a good chance, do you?
#Person2#: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.
#Person1#: All right, but hurry up. It takes you hours to change.
#Person2#: I will. Do you think we can get something really nice and cheap? I mean this is the last day.
#Person1#: I think so. They don't sell shoddy cloth for one thing.
#Person2#: Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much. She didn't buy it of course. It would cost her three months' salary.
#Person1#: She already bought that evening gown.
#Person2#: When?
#Person1#: Yesterday. She wore that gown last night, and showed it off to everybody at Mr. Mile's party.
#Person2#: Oh? Isn't that like her.
#Person1#: Hurry up, will you? We'll have to go to the gas station first.
#Person2#: All right, all right. I am ready to go. Let's go! | #Person1# invites Andy to go to Isabel's since Isabel's is having a clearance sale. Andy is willing to go but he needs to change first. #Person1# tells Andy Cindy has already bought an evening gown. #Person1# asks Andy to hurry up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, huh? So what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulty getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples, not to mention two people from different cultures.
#Person2#: And now we have a two-year-old boy. We're very happy that he's healthy and smart.
#Person1#: Oh, so he's half Chinese and half American. That's unusual. What languages does he speak, then?
#Person2#: Right now he speaks mostly Chinese, and he can say a few English words. But he will learn.
#Person1#: What does he look like? Can people tell?
#Person2#: Yes, people surely can. He's whiter than the Chinese kids, and his hair is a little blonde. My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though. | #Person2# tells #Person1# marrying a foreigner can be hard because of conflicts by cultural differences. #Person2# also tells #Person1# their son is half Chinese and half American and how he looks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are the galaxies in the universe moving through space?
#Person2#: No, the galaxies sit more or less passively in the space around them. But not too much. As the space between galaxies expands, it carries the galaxies further apart - like raisns in an expanding dough.
#Person1#: But I heard that our Milky way galaxy may one day collide with a neighboring galaxy. If galaxies are moving apart from each other, how can they collide?
#Person2#: Well, the universe is a chaotic place, and the gravity from one galaxy, or from a group of galaxies, may disturb the motion of its near neighbors, causing them to collide. However, on average, when you compare two large enough chunks of space, the galaxies in one are moving away from the galaxies in the other.
#Person1#: Wow, you're really informative. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the galaxies sit more or less passively in the space and galaxies may collide because the gravity may disturb the motion of a galaxy's neighbor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: Oh any music with a fast beat, lively music, you know like dance music. You prefer classical music don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day of work.
#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music.
#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain.
#Person2#: Really? perhaps I should listen to classical music more often. I heard that listening to classical music can help reduce stress.
#Person1#: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework.
#Person2#: I've got a few classical music CDs. I should follow your lead and increase my brain power.
#Person1#: You can find plenty of classical recordings on line 2. | #Person2# likes music with a fast beat while #Person1# often listens to Mozart or Bach. #Person1# tells #Person2# classical music is good for the brain, so #Person2# decides to listen to it more often. | Summarize the 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 problem?
#Person2#: I have a laceration on my left forearm.
#Person1#: Let me have a look. How did this happen?
#Person2#: I got hit by a car in an accident.
#Person1#: Was there much bleeding afterward?
#Person2#: No, not much.
#Person1#: Well, this doesn't look too serious. Nurse, could you please get me a suture set?
#Person2#: Will I need stitches?
#Person1#: Yes. Three, I think. It wont ' be too painful. Alright, we're done. That wasn't so bad, was it?
#Person2#: No, not really.
#Person1#: You're lucky there was no lasting damage. I'll set up an appointment for you to come back in five days. We'll take those stitches out then. So long.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. Bye. | #Person2# got hit by a car and got a laceration on the left forearm. #Person1# checks the wound and sutures 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#: How do you use an ATM card, Billy?
#Person2#: It ' s easy grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. Ok. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers.
#Person1#: Oh yes. I ' Ve got it written down here. Just a minute.
#Person2#: You really shouldn ' t write it down. You should memorise it. You can change it to a more convenient number if you like.
#Person1#: Ok, I ' Ve entered my PIN. There are several options on the screen. I guess I just choose which service I want, don ' t I?
#Person2#: Yes. Choose the service you need to use. If you choose to withdraw money, the machine will ask you how much you want.
#Person1#: I can just enter the amount using the key, right?
#Person2#: That ' s right. Give the machine a moment to process you request. Then take your money.
#Person1#: These machines aren ' t very difficult to use. In fact, I quite like them. They are much faster than dealing with a band clerk. | Billy tells his grandpa how to use an ATM and an ATM card. Billy's grandpa feels the machines are not difficult to use. | Summarize the 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 environment varies greatly because of difference in language, customs and traditions.
#Person2#: Yes. This gap can be filled by export market research before exporting.
#Person1#: But the importance of the export research is often neglected by the managers.
#Person2#: That's right. They do not appreciate its value and consider it to be a luxury.
#Person1#: Therefore, when enterprises are spending a lot of money in trying to penetrate a new market, they should research whether their products can be sold at high enough a price and in a satisfactory amount.
#Person2#: Exactly! | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the importance of export market research. | Summarize the 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 there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Would you please show me that mural?
#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are.
#Person2#: It looks so beautiful. How much is it?
#Person1#: Four hundred yuan.
#Person2#: That's a bit more than I wanted to pay. Can you cut the price down a bit?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Ours is a fixed price shop and I can assure you this is the best price you can get for a mural like this.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. OK, I'll take it.
#Person1#: Well, I'll have it wrapped for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Here is four hundred yuan.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please come again. | #Person2# is attracted by a mural but #Person1# refuses to bargain over the price. #Person2# takes it at the original 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#: It's your turn now, Helen.
#Person2#: OK. I'm coming.
#Person1#: This is your song. I picked it for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. You are so considerate.
#Person1#: Push the red button on the mike to turn it on.
#Person2#: OK. This key is too high for me.
#Person1#: I think it's a piece of cake for you.
#Person2#: OK. Let me have a try...
#Person1#: Well done! I hope I can sing as well as you one day.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm sure you will.
#Person1#: I hope so. Thank you for saying so. | #Person1# picks a song for Helen. Helen sings it well. #Person1# compliments 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. |
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