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#Person1#: I think I going to need some iced water too. Is there an extra charge for that?
#Person2#: Yes, we charge 50 cents for water.
#Person1#: That's fine. Could you give me some more napkins, too?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I would also like some sweet and sour sauce and pepper.
#Person2#: I'll put all that into the bag for you.
#Person1#: Do I owe you anything for the sauce, pepper and napkins?
#Person2#: No, there is no charge for those. | #Person1# wants some iced water, napkins, sauce, and pepper. #Person2# charges 50 cents for water but offers others for free. | Summarize the 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, Ann. Wake up. It's time to get out of bed.
#Person2#: Oh, Dad. Do I have to get up right now?
#Person1#: Yes, or you'll be late.
#Person2#: Why didn't my alarm go off today?
#Person1#: It went off 30 minutes ago.
#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.
#Person1#: Rise and shine.
#Person2#: OK. I know. | Ann's dad wakes her up. Ann finds she slept through her alarm. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shall we go to cinema this evening? The new blockbuster starring mel gibson is showing. It's supposed to be really good.
#Person2#: What kind of movie is it? I don't like many of his movies, actually.
#Person1#: It's a thriller. It has Julia Roberts playing the female lead.
#Person2#: I like thrillers and I like Julia Roberts, so it might be interesting. I read a review today and the critic didn't seem to be very impressed.
#Person1#: What did the critic say?
#Person2#: He didn't say it was bad, but he said that it wasn't as good as it could have been, particularly as there were some good actors and actresses in it.
#Person1#: The movie starts at eight o'clock, so we have plenty of time to eat and get ready.
#Person2#: Good. Dinner is nearly ready and I'd like to watch the news before we go. The Oscars were last night and I want to see the results.
#Person1#: I won't spoil your enjoyment by telling you who won. There were a few surprises. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a movie tonight. They talk about the cast and the movie's review. They decide to have dinner and watch the news before going to watch 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#: That looks like an interesting book.
#Person2#: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.
#Person1#: There are the pyramids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.
#Person2#: They don't now, but most of them did originally. There's picture of the pentagon in the united states. It's very distinctive with its five sides.
#Person1#: Look at that cylindrical office building. I'Ve never been seen one that shape before.
#Person2#: Yes. Usually only TV towers are cylindrical in shape.
#Person1#: TV towers are usually thicker at the bottom than at the top. They're not perfectly cylindrical.
#Person2#: This is the world's largest sports stadium. It's a massive oval.
#Person1#: What sports do they play there?
#Person2#: It says here that it's m mainly used for big football matches and athletics meetings.
#Person1#: Is that building a perfect cube?
#Person2#: According to the book, it is. I'Ve never seen a building that is a perfect cube. Look at the building. From the air, it looks like a square with a semi-circle attached to each of its four sides. What
#Person1#: Is says here that it's a war memorial. Now, there's a distinctive structure-the stomium in Brussels. See? It consists of several connected by cylinders. I believe you can go up and down inside it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a book that introduces interesting buildings from all over the world, including pyramids, the pentagon, the cylindrical office building, the world's largest sports stadium, etc. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ms. Green, are the schools more or less similar everywhere throughout the United States, or do they differ in various sections?
#Person2#: The system of public schools is fairly uniform everywhere throughout the United States.
#Person1#: Do most students in the United States attend private schools or public schools?
#Person2#: Most public schools in the United States are very good, and the majority of students attend the public schools.
#Person1#: Which students go to private schools, then?
#Person2#: Children needing special instruction. Children whose parents can afford to send them to private schools, and children whose parents want them to receive a religious education.
#Person1#: But are the public schools good everywhere?
#Person2#: No, public schools can be very different. Even in the same city.
#Person1#: Dose it cost anything to attend the public schools? Are there any restrictions as to who may and may not attend?
#Person2#: The public schools in the United States are free to everyone and there is no cost to the student. In most states, even the textbooks are free. There are no restrictions as to color, race, or religion. Any student wishing to attend the public schools may do so. | Ms. Green tells #Person1#, in the US, most students attend public schools and specific types of students go to private schools. The public schools are free to everyone and have no restrictions but can be very different. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When will the ceremony begin?
#Person2#: The ceremony will begin at 9 0'clock. After the ceremony, there's a reception. By the way, do you know why they have chosen September 9th for their wedding ceremony?
#Person1#: No idea.
#Person2#: As in English, Chinese also has some lucky numbers. The number 9 stands for perpetuity in Chinese. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the wedding is at 9 o'clock on Sept. 9th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year. The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high branches.
#Person1#: Well, everything seems to be just about ready. Now all we need is snow. Do you exchange the presents in the morning?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. The kids are too excited to wait. After we clean up the mess all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper we have a big breakfast. Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys.
#Person1#: And we'll have a great turkey dinner at around four o'clock. My brother and his family will be joining us. I look forward to meeting them. Well, it's late, so I'll say good night. I'll see you early tomorrow, so I can share your Christmas morning. Good night! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s family tradition and #Person2#'s plans for Christmas. #Person1# will see #Person2# early tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: how do you usually spend your day, now that you'Ve retired?
#Person2#: well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer that in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.
#Person1#: what do you have for breakfast?
#Person2#: I usually have cereal, but sometimes I cook a traditional English breakfast.
#Person1#: that sounds nice. How do you spend your mornings?
#Person2#: I usually do housework in mornings. I go shopping occasionally. I like to do all my shopping in one bag trip to the supermarket. I always drive to the big supermarket in the city center. It takes about
#Person1#: how do you spend your afternoons?
#Person2#: I usually meet some friends and we play sports together or I might spend some time alone on my hobbies. I spend winter evening watching tv, but I spend summer evening at cultural events if I have time | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s lifestyle after #Person2#'s retirement, including how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s mornings and afternoons. | Summarize the 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 think discrimination against women in the work force is still prevalent even today?
#Person2#: From my own experience as a career woman, I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be, it is still a widespread problem. Society is changing, but there is still a glass ceiling for women in many career tracks.
#Person1#: do you think the glass ceiling phenomena is because of traditional social customs? Or are there more issues coming into play?
#Person2#: I think it's a very complicated issue. A part of the difficulties women have advancing in the work force are due to few opportunities and many male managers. Don't underestimate the good ole'boy system. Men have power, so it's easier for them to stay in power.
#Person1#: What about affirmative action? Hasn't legislation changed a lot of the make hierarchy?
#Person2#: Affirmative action has given us management quotas and bans sexual discrimination, but it's still a man's world. | #Person2# tells #Person1# discrimination against women in the workforce is still a prevalent problem and talks about the difficulties women meet due to few opportunities and many male managers. | Summarize the 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 coming to the bridal shower for Jane?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. When is the wedding?
#Person1#: Aug 8.
#Person2#: August bride. How nice! By the way, who is going to be the matron of honor?
#Person1#: Mrs. White.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah? I wonder who is going to give Jane away at the wedding. You know her father passed away several years ago.
#Person1#: Maybe her uncle will.
#Person2#: I think so. The wedding will be held at her church, right?
#Person1#: Right. Red Rochester will officiate at the wedding.
#Person2#: Do you know where they will go on their honeymoon?
#Person1#: Yes, Jane says they will go to China. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jane's wedding on Aug 8th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?
#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind?
#Person1#: We need to talk.
#Person2#: Okay. . .
#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.
#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we'Ve had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we're happy together, aren't we?
#Person1#: That's just it, I'm not happy anymore, Tim. It's not you, it's me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guythat any woman would kill for!
#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You're breaking up with me because I'm perfect?
#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry.
#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don't do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don't leave me.
#Person1#: I can't, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you. I don't really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do.
#Person2#: Laura. . .
#Person1#: Here are your keys. I'll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I'm sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I'll always love you. Goodbye. | Laura wants to break up with Tim because she thinks she doesn't deserve him. Tim tries to change her mind and wishes her to give him another chance so they can get through this but fails. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening. I've come to see Miss Morrison
#Person2#: Oh! Good evening. I'm sorry, but she is not in. She's gone out to the theatre
#Person1#: Oh! I've just come back from Canada and I've brought a parcel from her parents
#Person2#: Please come in
#Person1#: But you're busy, aren't you?
#Person2#: I was preparing my supper but I've finished now.
#Person1#: I can leave the parcel with you, can't I?
#Person2#: Oh! yes | #Person1# comes to see Miss Morrison but she is not in. #Person1# leaves a parcel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jane, pleases come with us.
#Person2#: I cannot dance, you know. I have't such a talent.
#Person1#: Just for fun, not for showing. What do you worry about?
#Person2#: Nothing. I have told you before that I won't go to the party and that's flat.
#Person1#: But. . . OK. | Jane refuses #Person1#'s invitation to dance because she won't go to the party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I need broadband for my computer.
#Person2#: No problem. Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you're good to go.
#Person1#: That's a problem. My laptop has no Ethernet port, it's wireless only.
#Person2#: Hmm. Well, we have some alternatives, if you're interested.
#Person1#: Go ahead. I'm all ears.
#Person2#: We have a computer lab on the first floor.
#Person1#: That's great! How much is it?
#Person2#: It's absolutely free to guests. Except for printing, of course.
#Person1#: Okay. What about the other alternatives?
#Person2#: You could use your wireless right here in our lobby.
#Person1#: Yes, that's the ticket! And if I need to print something there?
#Person2#: Well, we don't have a printer in the lobby yet. You'll have to use the lab. | #Person1# needs broadband for #Person1#'s computer but the computer is wireless only. #Person2# gives some alternatives: going to the computer lab on the first floor or using wireless in the lobby. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you got any specific proposal about the terms of payment?
#Person2#: I wonder if we can make payment for this order by documentary collection.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to say the only term of payment we can accept is 100 % irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.
#Person2#: But our order this time is very large. To open an L / C for such a large amount at a bank is costly. Can you be a bit more flexible and bend the rule a little?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. We insist on a letter of credit, because as seller, we also have the problem of funds being tied up.
#Person2#: To be frank, a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import. When I open a letter of credit with a bank, I have to pay a deposit. That will tie up my money and add to my cost.
#Person1#: Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum. | #Person2# wants to make payment for the order by documentary collection to decrease the cost of the import but #Person1# refuses and suggests consulting #Person2#'s bank and seeing if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, can I see a few T-shirts, Please?
#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are. They're the very latest fashion.
#Person2#: I'm not very particular about the design. But I want something of good quality.
#Person1#: They're of good cotton and the color never fades. | #Person2# wants to buy some T-shirts of good quality. | Summarize the 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 tea-serving follow any special etiquette in China? Each time I dropped in at my Chinese friends'homes, their parents would offer me a cup of hot, strong tea, though they never inquired of me about whether I want it.
#Person2#: You've got a point there. It is a custom and good manners to serve tea to a guest who comes to pay a visit. There is no need to ask if he needs it or not, or if he wants something else. It might be an insult to the guest if he is left sitting there without being served tea.
#Person1#: So the guest is presumed to be thirsty and in need of some drink after the trip. In that case, I guess, in return, the guest doesn't have to drink it if he wouldn't like it.
#Person2#: It wouldn't be considered rude behavior if he doesn't even take a single drop. But he'd better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks when the cup is brought before his face. When the host pours hot water into his cup, he may also choose to tap his index finger on the table, meaning ' Thanks '. No matter if he likes it or not, it is impolite if he doesn't even lay a finger on the cup.
#Person1#: So next time, I'd better take a few sips, to'save face'at least, right?
#Person2#: Sure. The guest is welcomed by being served tea. But if after chatting for a while, the host asks servants or family members to serve a new cup of tea, or add some hot water, he is giving another signal.
#Person1#: What does that imply, then?
#Person2#: More often than not, the understatement is'I'm afraid it's time you leave'. | #Person1# finds that the Chinese always serve tea to their guests. #Person2# tells #Person1# it is a custom and good manners. The guests should better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks. But if after chatting for a while, the host serves a new cup of tea, the understatement is 'I'm afraid it's time you leave'. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to start a tradition of family vacations with our family right now before we have kids.
#Person2#: You want to make sure it's good solid habit before anything else takes its place, like work?
#Person1#: Yes, so this year we are going to take our first family vacation, just you and I.
#Person2#: And where are we going to go?
#Person1#: I don't know yet.
#Person2#: Are we going all out or just starting with a mini family vacation?
#Person1#: I want to go all out if we can afford it.
#Person2#: Well, I was looking in this magazine the other day and cruises are not very expensive at all. Take a look at this! | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to start a tradition of family vacations before they have kids. #Person2# suggests cruising. | Summarize the 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 a complaint about the noise next door.
#Person2#: Yes, it's most irritating.
#Person1#: Some people aren't very considerate.
#Person2#: We're going to do something about it.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so.
#Person2#: We can't put up with it any more.
#Person1#: We'll play the CD loud, is that all right?
#Person2#: I don't think so.
#Person1#: What should we do?
#Person2#: Why don't we call them?
#Person1#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the people next door are noisy so they decide to call 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 see some men's watches?
#Person2#: Of course. How about this one?
#Person1#: What functions does this watch have?
#Person2#: It's a luminous watch with a time-reminder function.
#Person1#: Is it waterproof?
#Person2#: Yes, and it comes with a worldwide guarantee.
#Person1#: I'll take it. Please set the watch for me. | #Person2# recommends a luminous watch with a time-reminder function. #Person1#'ll take 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#: Did you hear who won the election?
#Person2#: No, who was it?
#Person1#: McCain is our new President.
#Person2#: You're a liar!
#Person1#: I'm not happy about it, either.
#Person2#: Who voted for him?
#Person1#: I guess the people wanted him as our new leader.
#Person2#: That's the dumbest thing that I'Ve ever heard.
#Person1#: I have to tell you something else that you probably won't like.
#Person2#: What could be worse than what you just told me?
#Person1#: I wasn't serious, because Obama got elected.
#Person2#: That's fantastic! You really got me there. | #Person1# fools #Person2# that McCain got elected. #Person2# feels upset. Then #Person1# tells the truth and #Person2# thinks that's fantastic! | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: See how many people are here!
#Person2#: Yeah! Do all these people work in the company? Everyone and their dog is here!
#Person1#: Other than the employees, our boss Jack invited some friends of the company.
#Person2#: Can we just sit wherever we want?
#Person1#: Of course not! We have to sit at our assigned seats. I think our table is over there in the back.
#Person2#: Hmm. We don't exactly have the best seats in the house, do we?
#Person1#: Look who you get to sit next to--Tim from purchasing!
#Person2#: Www! That weirdo? ! He really gives me the creeps!
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm also sitting next to you.
#Person2#: I just hope he doesn't start bragging again!
#Person1#: I can't wait until we get our year-end bonus!
#Person2#: Me, either! Who decides how much money we get? | #Person1# and #Person2# find there are so many people in their company. They have to sit at their assigned seats. They can't wait until they get their year-end bonus. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I want to have a suit made to measure.
#Person1#: No problem. How would you like your suit?
#Person2#: One Made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons.
#Person1#: That's fine. You can get it 6 days later. | #Person2# wants a suit made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons. | Summarize the 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 total for all these items comes to $ 36. 78.
#Person2#: Take my VISA.
#Person1#: There is something wrong with your card.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: Your card was declined.
#Person2#: That can't be right!
#Person1#: Would you like me to try another card?
#Person2#: I don't have another one.
#Person1#: What about cash?
#Person2#: I didn't bring cash with me today.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but you can't take the items until you can buy them.
#Person2#: I'll come back for them tomorrow. | #Person2# pays by VISA but the card was declined. #Person2#'ll come back tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We'd like some information, please. We want to go to England.
#Person2#: OK. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, we want to know the air fare to London.
#Person2#: When do you want to go?
#Person1#: We don't really know, maybe July.
#Person2#: I see. Well, in May and June the fare is 480 dollars, but it's less in March and April. It's only 460 dollars.
#Person1#: And what about July?
#Person2#: It's more in July.
#Person1#: More? How much is it then?
#Person2#: It's 525 dollars.
#Person1#: Oh... I'll think it over before I make the final decision. | #Person1# wants to know the airfare to London. #Person2# tells #Person1# the fares in different months. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder whether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. All the single rooms are occupied. But if you like, I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any. | #Person1# wants to change a double room to two single rooms, but there's no single room available. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am not sure what to do during the holidays, any suggestions?
#Person2#: Well, going to a cinema, visiting the galleries, exhibitions and museums, finding and meeting old friends, exercising in the health club or mountain biking. There are so many good choices.
#Person1#: The problem is that I find all of them are full of fun. I just don't know what to do first.
#Person2#: Why not start with the most interesting one?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm interested in all of them. The more choices we have, the harder to make a decision.
#Person2#: Toss a coin to decide then. | #Person1# doesn't know what to do during the holidays because there are so many choices. #Person2# suggests tossing a coin. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Mark. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Just watching some TV.
#Person1#: Anything interesting on?
#Person2#: Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN.
#Person1#: So I take it you're pretty bored too.
#Person2#: Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing. What's wrong with us?
#Person2#: You wanna shoot some hoops?
#Person1#: I already tried to call up some of the guys, but they are all busy.
#Person2#: Where's your girlfriend? I thought you were going out with her today.
#Person1#: She's out shopping with her friends.
#Person2#: Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then.
#Person1#: Aright. Do you have any cigarettes?
#Person2#: I only have a couple left. Why don't you pick some up on the way.
#Person1#: Ok. See you there in about 30 minutes.
#Person2#: Aright. See you there. | #Person1# and Mark are bored on Saturday. They decide to go to Starbucks to think of something to do. | Summarize the 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 was a nice funeral.
#Person2#: Yes, dad, it was.
#Person1#: The son gave a nice speech about his father.
#Person2#: It was long, too.
#Person1#: I think it was about 45 minutes long.
#Person2#: But it went by fast. It was interesting.
#Person1#: I liked it.
#Person2#: I'll give you a speech like that, too.
#Person1#: Do you think anyone will come to my funeral?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I think only the family will be there.
#Person2#: You have lots of friends. They will be there, too! | #Person2# and #Person2#'s dad are talking about the funeral they attended and the funeral #Person2#'s dad may have. | Summarize the 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 wouldn't believe what I got in the mail today!
#Person2#: what's that?
#Person1#: it's a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai!
#Person2#: have you read it yet?
#Person1#: no, I thought I'd wait until you got home.
#Person2#: go on, read it out loud.
#Person1#: ok. It says, 'Dear Jessica. It was so good to receive you letter. I sounds liek you and Riley are settling into your new home with ease. . . '
#Person2#: when did you send her a letter?
#Person1#: just a few weeks ago. Sue and I send letters to each other often.
#Person2#: I didn't know anyone did that any more. Ok, go on.
#Person1#: ok. . . I'm going to have to skip over this section. It's girl-talk.
#Person2#: that's fine with me.
#Person1#: oh. It's actually all rather personal.
#Person2#: well, skip over all of that and read me the rest.
#Person1#: ok, it just says, balh, blah, blah. . . 'Ray and I look forward to seeing you in June. Write soon. With love, Sue. '
#Person2#: are we going to see them in June or are they coming to see us?
#Person1#: didn't I tell you? We're going to Shanghai to stay with them in June.
#Person2#: oh, I guess I missed that.
#Person1#: men! | Jessica tells Riley she got a letter from Ray and Sue in the mail. Jessica reads a part of the letter and Riley realizes they are going to Shanghai to stay with Ray and Sue in June. | Summarize the 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 Amy, you look very happy.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm very pleased. I've just got two tickets to see the Olympic opening ceremony.
#Person1#: Wow. You must be very excited.
#Person2#: I certainly am. I would have been very disappointed if I hadn't got them.
#Person1#: Shall we go to a restaurant to celebrate?
#Person2#: What a good idea. I'm quite hungry.
#Person1#: Me too. I feel very thirsty as well.
#Person2#: Let's go then. | Amy got two tickets for the Olympic opening ceremony. #Person1# suggests they go to a restaurant to celebrate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jack and Mary broke up.
#Person2#: it's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was?
#Person1#: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, Mary saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.
#Person2#: really? I'm very surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever do that sort of thing, right?
#Person1#: no, he doesn't. Anyway, she found out that he had been two-timing her for a long time.
#Person2#: maybe it is for the best. They are not suitable for each other because they have nothing in common and are completely different people.
#Person1#: how so?
#Person2#: he is an extrovert while she is an introvert. He likes parties while she hates them.
#Person1#: poor Mary! She really liked him.
#Person2#: anyway, she was right to end things and she deserves better.
#Person1#: do you think they'll get back together?
#Person2#: no, I don't think so. I know Mary. Once she makes a decision, she won't change her mind.
#Person1#: I hope she'll recover soon.
#Person2#: so do I. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mary and Jack broke up because Mary found Jack cheat on her. Then #Person2# says they are different people so this ending is the best. They hope Mary could recover soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime.
#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you?
#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you up?
#Person1#: No. We'll meet at my house. He invited my family to spend the weekend with his family at their villa.
#Person2#: That's nice. Where is his villa?
#Person1#: It's not his villa, but his father's. I think it's somewhere in Florida. I am not sure myself.
#Person2#: Sometimes I envy you a lot. Tom is a good guy.
#Person1#: Come on. You just haven't met the right person and I think that you work too much. You should learn how to entertain yourself and enjoy life.
#Person2#: I know, but I am a work maniac.
#Person1#: Well, suit yourself. I've got to run now.
#Person2#: Have a nice weekend.
#Person1#: You too. Oh, I forgot to tell you one thing. A girl called this afternoon. She said she was your ex-girlfriend. She wanted you to call her back.
#Person2#: Did she mention anything else?
#Person1#: No, nothing else. See you Monday.
#Person2#: See you. | #Person1# asks if Ross wants her to punch out for him. Ross refuses because he needs to work overtime. Then Ross asks about #Person1#'s boyfriend and admires their relationship. #Person1# comforts him. Then, #Person1# tells Ross his ex-girlfriend called him this afternoon. | Summarize the 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, Daniel, how's it going?
#Person2#: Hey, Daddy, today I had really a fantastic history class.
#Person1#: Wow, it's so strange for you to say things like that. What had happened?
#Person2#: We've learnt the story of Zheng He Sailing to West Ocean. He is a real great navigator.
#Person1#: Did your teacher tell you the route he took?
#Person2#: Yeah, he, with his fleet, came across the Indian Ocean, and arrived at the east coast of Africa.
#Person1#: Great, do you still remember when he started his voyage?
#Person2#: Of course, that is from 1405 to 1433, which is in Ming dynasty.
#Person1#: Good, by the way, do you finish reading the book Robinson Crusoe I've bought for you?
#Person2#: Not yet, you know I have a lot of homework to do.
#Person1#: You should speed up, because the story of Robinson can give you a better understanding about what you learned today.
#Person2#: OK, great Daddy, after supper, I'll embark on it.
#Person1#: That's my boy! Wait, Daniel, when is Pirates of the Caribbean on?
#Person2#: Is it about Captain Jack Sparrow, who wants to find the treasure on the sea?
#Person1#: Exactly, now, tell me the time.
#Person2#: I won't tell you, unless you promise to let me watch it with you. | Danial tells his father he learned the story of Zheng He Sailing to West Ocean and likes it a lot. His father asks him to read Robinson Crusoe because it helps him to understand Zheng He better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen Dan the Bear?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Oh, well, he supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes. All the kids are waiting for him to sing.
#Person2#: Maybe he's out by the fish tank, giving away balloons and talking with the dolphin trainers. Did you check there?
#Person1#: Yes, I did, but they said they hadn't seen him. If you see him, please tell him that he's needed on the small stage as soon as possible.
#Person2#: OK. I'll send a radio message out to all of the security officers and have them look for him. I'm sure he's on his way right now.
#Person1#: Great. Thank you so much for your help. Will I see you at the bar after work tonight?
#Person2#: Yes, but a bit later. I want to get a haircut and change clothes first.
#Person1#: Great. I'll buy you a drink if you can get Dan the Bear on stage on time.
#Person2#: OK. It's a deal. | #Person1# is looking for Dan the Bear because he's supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes. #Person2# promises to help to look for him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lucy, did anyone call while I was out?
#Person2#: Yes, there was a Mr. Turner calling this morning.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: He said that your suit was done.
#Person1#: Ah, good! I ordered a suit from his shop last week.
#Person2#: Yes, he said he would be waiting for you this afternoon.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. I have a meeting this afternoon.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I can get the suit for you.
#Person1#: You are so kind. Oh, here is the money.
#Person2#: OK. Where is the shop? | Lucy tells #Person1# Mr. Turner has called since #Person1#'s suit is done. #Person1# is busy so Lucy will fetch it for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: I hear that you are going to put on a new play soon. I'd like to know about what you do in the play. Could you explain exactly what you do?
#Person2#: OK, it's a comedy. The director asked me to play the part of a young lady. We are very busy practicing.
#Person1#: When will the play be put on?
#Person2#: We plan to put it on next week.
#Person1#: How do you enjoy your work?
#Person2#: Very much, but we have to practice a lot. We practice the movements and try to remember the lines.
#Person1#: What do you plan to do after this play?
#Person2#: I intend to take part in a film and I'll try to work as a director.
#Person1#: I wish you a lot of success.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# will play the part of a young lady in a comedy and intends to take part in a film and try to as a director after this play. | Summarize the 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 important are friends to you, Bill?
#Person2#: That's kind of a strange question for this setting. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: Well, the teacher hasn't come in yet, class hasn't begun and I was just wondering about it. So what do you think about friends?
#Person2#: I've never regarded them as particularly important. Perhaps that's because I come from a big family, two brothers and three sisters, and lots of cousins. That's what's really important to me. What about you?
#Person1#: My situation, you know, is different. So I have different ideas. To me, friendship is being most important thing in life. It's more important even than love. If you love someone, you can always fall out of love again. And that can lead to a lot of hurt feelings and bitterness. But a good friend is a friend for life. | Bill thinks friends are not so important while #Person1# thinks friendship is the most important thing in life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't decide which classes to take. I don't like any of the ones I've signed up for and two of the ones I really have to take are at the same time.
#Person2#: Pass me the course schedule book. Which classes are at the same time?
#Person1#: Biology 201 and introduction to chemistry. The both required classes.
#Person2#: Let's find out if either of them is offered next semester. Look here, the chemistry classes. You can just take it in the spring.
#Person1#: Yes, that's true and the biology class is in a series so I need to take 201 this semester. The only problem with taking chemistry next semester is that it meets every day at 8:00 AM.
#Person2#: What's wrong with that? Is that too early for you?
#Person1#: Not too early, but I was trying not to take classes on Fridays. I want to work in the lab that whole day. I might be able to work for one of my professors.
#Person2#: Maybe you can start work after the class is over. It's only an hour lecture. I'm sure the professor will understand.
#Person1#: I hope so. | The two courses #Person1# needs to take are at the same time. #Person2# suggests #Person1# take one of them next semester. #Person1# then finds it clashes with his potential work at the lab next semester. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the lab after the class. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ma'am, come in, please.
#Person2#: Excuse me, are you a manager?
#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I have received such poor service from your employees this morning. I felt I had to let you know.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, ma'am. Please tell me what happened.
#Person2#: I was asking that woman over there in the black dress where the men section was. And she completely ignored me while continuing to talk on her cellphone.
#Person1#: That's not OK.
#Person2#: There's more, I waited outside the changing room for 10 minutes only to find the person inside was another staff member.
#Person1#: That should never happen. I...
#Person2#: I've not finished yet. When I came out of the changing room,a third employee, the lady in red said I looked fat. I was so embarrassed.
#Person1#: Ma'am, I promise you I will speak with them immediately about this. In the mean time, I'll give you 50% off whatever you decide to purchase.
#Person2#: Well, that's the least you can do. | #Person2# complains to the manager that she received terrible service. #Person1# promises to deal with it and will give her 50% off. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi. Today, I am the interviewer for your visa application.
#Person2#: OK. Here is my application form and all the documents.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why do you want a visa to America?
#Person2#: Because I want to have a view of the exotic landscapes to extend my views and understanding of the world.
#Person1#: OK. Do you plan to go to America all by yourself or with your family?
#Person2#: Myself.
#Person1#: Have you finished all you preparation?
#Person2#: Yes. Everything is ready. | #Person2# wants a visa to America to have a view of the exotic landscapes on #Person2#'s own. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Try it on in front of the mirror.
#Person2#: Well, I think the color is a little too bright.
#Person1#: We have darker ones. Do you like the style?
#Person2#: Yes. What's this made of and how to wash it?
#Person1#: lt's made of silk and you had better wash it by hand in cold water. | #Person2#'s trying on a certain product with #Person1#'s assistance but #Person2# wants a darker 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#: Do you think we can go driving right now?
#Person2#: Yeah, sure. Let's go.
#Person1#: Buckle up.
#Person2#: All right. Now what?
#Person1#: Now you put the key in the ignition and start the car.
#Person2#: Which direction should I take?
#Person1#: Make a left on this next street.
#Person2#: Tell me how far to go.
#Person1#: Keep going until I tell you to stop.
#Person2#: Okay, but let me know ahead of time.
#Person1#: That's all for today, so park right there.
#Person2#: That was great. Thanks for taking me driving. | #Person1# takes #Person2# for a driving and instructs #Person2# how to drive. | Summarize the 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 today?
#Person2#: Great, thanks.
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry, but you won ' t be able to view it today.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: You have to make an appointment first.
#Person2#: Oh, okay. Can I do that right now?
#Person1#: Is this Friday okay?
#Person2#: Is 6 o ' clock Friday evening okay?
#Person1#: Yes, I will schedule you for that time.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. See you then. | #Person2# wants to view the apartment for rent today but #Person1# asks #Person2# to make an appointment first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know how to drive?
#Person2#: I'm a great driver.
#Person1#: Could you teach me how to drive?
#Person2#: Have you gotten your learner's permit?
#Person1#: Yes, I have my learner's permit.
#Person2#: Have you ever been behind the wheel?
#Person1#: I've only driven a car one time.
#Person2#: You do know all the controls in the car, don't you?
#Person1#: I know them.
#Person2#: Tell me when you want me to teach you.
#Person1#: We can do it when you have some time.
#Person2#: I'm not busy tomorrow. Call me then. | #Person1# requests #Person2# to teach #Person1# to drive. #Person2# ensures that #Person1#'s gotten the learner's permit and agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have this parcel delivered to Shanghai.
#Person1#: Oh, we only take care of mail. For parcels, you can go to the next window.
#Person2#: Thanks!. . . Hello, I have a parcel to deliver.
#Person1#: Where do you need it to be delivered to?
#Person2#: I want to post it to Shanghai.
#Person1#: OK, please fill out this form.
#Person2#: Sure, what's the postcode of Shanghai?
#Person1#: Wait a moment, let me check it out for you. It's 200085.
#Person2#: Thanks, here you go. What's the postage, please?
#Person1#: Hold on, let me put it on the scale. It weighs up to 10kg and that will be 30 Yuan, please.
#Person2#: Ten kg! Dear Shirley must have put a lead ball in it! | #Person2# wants to have a parcel delivered to Shanghai. The parcel is so heavy that #Person1# charges 30 Yuan for that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What is the problem?
#Person2#: I wrote a check for $ 100 and it bounced.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money in your account?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: Let me check that for you right now.
#Person2#: Okay. Thank you.
#Person1#: Apparently there is only $ 57 left in your account.
#Person2#: You can't be serious!
#Person1#: That's what my records show.
#Person2#: I see. Thanks for your help. | #Person2# wrote a check and it bounced. #Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't have enough money in the account. | Summarize the 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 use your laptop for a while?
#Person2#: sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?
#Person2#: yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.
#Person1#: oh my, no internet access is killing me.
#Person2#: can't you wait till you get home? then you can surf the internet using the broadband, wireless connection or whatever you like.
#Person1#: no, I'm not feeling myself. I just want to check my emails, visit my favorite websites and chat with my friends.
#Person2#: now I see, you must be suffering from discomgoogolation.
#Person1#: what does that mean? there's nothing wrong with me.
#Person2#: well, the term ' discomgoogolation ' comes from ' discombobulate ' and ' google '. Because floods of information are just a mouse click away, net users are very likely to become addicted to the web.
#Person1#: that's alright. I just can't bear losing track of all the latest information. It almost drives me crazy.
#Person2#: then, you're probably addicted. | #Person1# wants to check #Person1#'s emails so much that #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s laptop and can't even wait until #Person1# gets home. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is addicted to the web. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come on, Tara. Let's go up to the window and buy two tickets. The movie is starting in a few minutes.
#Person2#: We can't break into the line. Don't be so impatient. We'll be at the front of the line soon.
#Person1#: Two tickets, please. How much are they?
#Person2#: Oh no, Ari. I didn't mean for you to pay for me when I invited you to go tonight. Let's go Dutch. I'll pay my own way. I insist.
#Person1#: I'm looking forward to this film. I read a good review of it in this morning's newspaper.
#Person2#: Me, too. It will be great to see something light and funny for a change. I'm tired of heavy drama.
#Person1#: Are these seats okay?
#Person2#: They're fine, but I can't watch a movie without popcorn. | Tara asks Ari to be patient in the line to buy movie tickets and she insists on going Dutch. They both look forward to the film. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: hello! How are you today?
#Person2#: hi. I'm feeling very nervous. I just had a test and I'm not sure how well or how badly I did.
#Person1#: it's not use worrying about it now. you'Ve done test and you can't change any of your answers.
#Person2#: that's true. I really should go home and prepare for the next test, but I'm feeling tired.
#Person1#: let's go and get a coffee together. That will help you to wake up again!
#Person2#: ok. I feel like sitting down and having a chat. How have you been recently?
#Person1#: oh, you know me. I'm always happy! If I think I'm getting into a bad mood, I call some friends and socialize or have a chat.
#Person2#: that's a good idea. I usually just sit at home alone and get increasingly moody.
#Person1#: I hate spending too much time at home. I get bored of it really quickly. I'm always excited about going out to party or other social event and meeting people.
#Person2#: perhaps I'm being too shy. I should go out more too and not spend time worrying about tests! | #Person2# is nervous about the test #Person1# had, so #Person1# suggests getting a coffee together. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should go out more like #Person1# to make #Person2# happy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I haven't seen you in a while.
#Person2#: Yes, it has been a long time!
#Person1#: How long has it been since we last saw each other?
#Person2#: I think that we last saw each other two years ago.
#Person1#: What have you been doing for the past two years?
#Person2#: I have been going to graduate school at USC.
#Person1#: What are you majoring in?
#Person2#: I am studying international communications.
#Person1#: You should easily be able to find a job with that major.
#Person2#: I am counting on being able to get a good job. | #Person1# and #Person2# haven't seen each other for two years. #Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2#'s been doing recently. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: If you wanna keep healthy, you must give up smoking. It's extremely bad for your health, you know.
#Person2#: I know it's not good for me, but the problem is I just can't help it.
#Person1#: Well, I've got an idea, put the label cancer sticks on each pack of cigarettes, and read it before you smoke. It may give you a feeling to reduce it.
#Person2#: I'll try. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# quit smoking by putting the label caner sticks on each pack of cigarettes. | Summarize the 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 please make a skirt for me with this material please?
#Person2#: What kind of style do you want?
#Person1#: I like miniskirt.
#Person2#: Now let me take your measurements.
#Person1#: When can I get it?
#Person2#: Three days later.
#Person1#: Thank you, see you then.
#Person2#: Bye-bye. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a miniskirt for #Person1# with a particular material. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shall we have some soup first?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't like soup. I'd rather have some fruit juice to start with.
#Person1#: Ok, and what about the main course? Which would you rather have fish or meat?
#Person2#: Meat, I think.
#Person1#: Don't you like fish then?
#Person2#: I do, but I want meat.
#Person1#: Shall we have some white wine then?
#Person2#: Yes, but I prefer red wine with meat.
#Person1#: What would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: I just want to have a coffee, I think.
#Person1#: Fine, and after dinner, shall we go to a disco?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'd like to go straight home. I'm very tired. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to order for dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom, I want to get a motorcycle. Is that all right with you?
#Person2#: You mean a murder cycle? Did you know more cyclists die in accidents than motorists?
#Person1#: Mom! I'll wear a helmet and I'll drive sane. I promise.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. You can get a motorcycle on one condition.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: You spend two weeks with dad in his ambulance as an EMT trainee and volunteer at the emergency room for one month.
#Person1#: And after that?
#Person2#: After that, we'll let you decide if you still want a murder, I mean motorcycle. | #Person1# wants a motorcycle. #Person2# thinks it's dangerous and wants #Person1# to see the accidents in the ambulance and at the emergency room first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is our main service area. We do all the routine services here and have two full-time mechanics.
#Person2#: How often do you service the vans?
#Person1#: They're serviced regularly. We give them a basic service every 10, 000 km or so and a main service once a year, or every 100, 000 km.
#Person2#: I see. What does the service involve?
#Person1#: Well, the same as for private vehicles really, but we do it more often because they get a lot of wear and tear.
#Person2#: Can you carry out major repairs here?
#Person1#: Yes, we've got all the necessary equipment. We can give the engines a major overhaul. If there's a serious problem, we strip down the engine and find the faulty component. Would you like to look around? | #Person1# introduces their main service area to #Person2# and tells #Person2# about their service. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'll have sole, then.
#Person2#: All right. How about other guests?
#Person1#: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I'm sorry but I ordered sole, not the same as the others. Will you change it?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we have no more sole.
#Person1#: Then, I'll have this pork cute instead.
#Person2#: Certainly. Just a moment, sir. | #Person1# orders today's special for other guests and sole for himself, but #Person2# has no more sole, so he orders pork cute. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: As an existing banker, that will speed up the process. You said you had the documents with you?
#Person2#: That's right. Here you go.
#Person1#: Before I verify those, I need you to fill in some forms. Then, as I said, I need to see valid credentials, your occupation and income details. . .
#Person2#: OK, as I expected. How much will you allow me to borrow? I mean, I don't need a massive sum of money.
#Person1#: You are authorized to borrow up to 20, 000 RIB, with a repayment period of up to 1 year.
#Person2#: That'll be enough, and the repayment period sounds good to me.
#Person1#: We can also look at your current credit status and adjust the interest accordingly.
#Person2#: How soon before this goes through?
#Person1#: If you sort out all of the paperwork today, you could have your loan by the end of the week.
#Person2#: Perfect. So, I guess my next job is to go to the newsagent and buy some car magazines. Thanks for everything. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to fill in some forms and asks for valid credentials. #Person1# will give #Person2# the loan by the end of the week if #Person2# sorts out all of the paperwork 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#: Help me organize these coins.
#Person2#: That's a lot of money! What did you do? Break the piggy bank?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm gonna go to the bank and change it for bills, but first I have to separate them into little piles.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll find all the quarters and dimes while you sort the nickels and pennies.
#Person1#: Great, then we can add everything up and take it to the bank.
#Person2#: I found some coins that are not from here.
#Person1#: Oh yeah, those are from my trip to London. I have a couple of different pence, but in all it won't add up to one pound.
#Person2#: Are you sure the bank will change these coins for you?
#Person1#: Hopefully! | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help organize the coins. #Person1#will take it to the bank and change it for bills. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I don't understand why I'm being arrested.
#Person2#: You have a warrant.
#Person1#: A warrant for what?
#Person2#: Apparently, you have a bench warrant.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: You missed a court appearance.
#Person1#: I wasn't aware that I had to go to court.
#Person2#: I don't know what to tell you.
#Person1#: I don't find this fair.
#Person2#: Life isn't fair.
#Person1#: Don't I have any rights?
#Person2#: You have the right to remain silent. | #Person2# arrests #Person1# because #Person1# missed a court appearance unknowingly. #Person1# thinks it unfair. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your 3 - liter Pepsis, the ones that are on sale this week. There don't seem to be any in the soft drink section.
#Person2#: We may be sold out of them. Let me check the back. ( The clerk goes to the storeroom, returning a few minutes later. ) I'm afraid we're out of stock. Would you like a rain check?
#Person1#: Yes, I would, thank you.
#Person2#: Let me get the manager to sign one for you. | #Person1# is looking for 3-liter Pepsis but they're out of stock. #Person2#'ll ask the manager to sign a rain check for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look really nice today.
#Person2#: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.
#Person1#: Really, where did you get it?
#Person2#: I got it from Macy's.
#Person1#: It's really nice.
#Person2#: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. I just got these shoes today.
#Person2#: Really? What kind of shoes are they?
#Person1#: These are called All Star Chuck Taylors.
#Person2#: I really like those. How much did they cost?
#Person1#: They were about forty dollars.
#Person2#: I think I'm going to go buy myself a pair. | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2#'s interested in #Person1#'s shoes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What time does the train for Boston leave?
#Person2#: 9:25 on Platform 12, Track B.
#Person1#: When does it arrive?
#Person2#: It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.
#Person1#: How much is a one-way ticket?
#Person2#: It's $ 32. 00. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable and the price of the train for Boston. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: No. Just let me see a doctor. I'm worried about my arm.
#Person2#: Be brave, sir. It won't be long. I will fill out the form for you. What is your name?
#Person1#: Steve Schliessman. S C H L I E S S M A N.
#Person2#: Alright Steve. Your social security number?
#Person1#: 349-95- 8821.
#Person2#: Do you have medical insurance?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Blue Cross.
#Person2#: Do you have your insurance card with you?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: Well, you can call it in later. You can phone us.
#Person1#: Can I sit down now?
#Person2#: First I need to get your address. Try to move your arm as little as possible. | #Person2# helps Steve Schliessman, who worries about his arm, to fill out the form before Steve sees the doctor. | Summarize the 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, can we stop at this bicycle shop?
#Person2#: Do you want to buy a new bicycle?
#Person1#: Yes, and they have a sale on now.
#Person2#: What happened to your old one?
#Person1#: I left it at my parent's house, but I need one here as well. I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back.
#Person2#: Let's go then.
#Person1#: Look at this mountain bike. It is only $ 330. Do you like it?
#Person2#: I prefer something like this one - a touring bike, but it is more expensive.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: The price on the tag says $ 565 but maybe you can get a discount.
#Person1#: OK, let's go and ask. | #Person1# tells Sam #Person1# needs a new bicycle. #Person1# prefers a touring bike but it's more expensive. They will go and ask for a discount. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: It's a little embarrassing really ; you see I think I've got a counterfeit note.
#Person1#: Do you remember where you got it?
#Person2#: No, I don't. Usually I'm very careful about checking the money I'm given, but for some reason this one slipped through.
#Person1#: Counterfeit notes these days can be very sophisticated and difficult to spot with the naked eye. But I must warn you that if it does show to be a counterfeit I have no option but to confiscate it.
#Person2#: I understand. To be honest, I'll be glad to get rid of it if it is a fake.
#Person1#: The machine shows it to be counterfeit. You'll need to fill in this form and I'll give you a receipt to show the money has been confiscated. | #Person2# thinks #Person2# got a counterfeit note. #Person1# will confiscate it after the machine shows it to be counterfeit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to have my hair cut.
#Person1#: OK. This way, please.
#Person2#: You look so busy.
#Person1#: We've particularly busy on Sunday. Please sit here. How do you wish it cut?
#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much in the middle.
#Person1#: It's a long time since you had a haircut last time, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. You are right.
#Person1#: How long ago?
#Person2#: About two months. | #Person2# gets #Person2#'s hair cut 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#: Good afternoon, miss, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please.
#Person1#: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card?
#Person2#: I want to use a credit card. Do you take Discover?
#Person1#: Sorry, no. We only take MasterCard or Visa.
#Person2#: I'll put it on my Visa card, then.
#Person1#: Very well, ma'am. Oh, there seems to be a problem, it says it's rejected.
#Person2#: There must be something wrong with the system. Try my MasterCard.
#Person1#: Alright. Thank you. Yes, it seems to be working fine. Your total is $ 199. 00, sign here, please.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Here you go, and here's your receipt. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Thanks. You have a good one, too. | #Person2# wants to buy a dress at #Person1#'s shop. She wants to pay by Visa but it's rejected, so she pays with her MasterCard. | Summarize the 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. May I see Mrs. Smith?
#Person2#: It's me. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith. I'm coming here for an interview by appointment.
#Person2#: Are you Mr. Wu?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Did you have any difficulty finding our company?
#Person1#: Not really, I am familiar with this area. | Mr. Wu comes to visit Mrs. Smith for an interview by 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#: Do you know who's just got married? Old McDonald.
#Person2#: Never! He's over 80, isn't he?
#Person1#: He's nearly 90.
#Person2#: Good gracious! Are you sure?
#Person1#: I am. What's more, his wife is 84.
#Person2#: Is she really?
#Person1#: Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.
#Person2#: Really? Quite a woman, isn't she? | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Old McDonald, who is nearly 90, got married. #Person2# is surprised. | Summarize the 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 are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.
#Person2#: Wow! Look at it. Incredible, isn't it?
#Person1#: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Barthold.
#Person2#: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?
#Person1#: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.
#Person2#: Stairs? There's no elevator?
#Person1#: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps! | #Person1# introduces the Statue of Liberty to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's incredible and wants to go inside. | Summarize the 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 know what time you will be back this evening, Arek?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. It depends on how long the interview lasts. Oh dear, I hope things go OK. I know I can do the job. It's just getting that across to them.
#Person1#: Just relax. Every one has his first time. Don't get yourself worked up. Remember, you've got to make them believe that they need you and you are not going to do that if you ruin stays. Have some more bread, it will make you feel much better. And pass me the milk, will you? What time is your appointment?
#Person2#: 2:30.
#Person1#: Make sure you have a proper lunch, more coffee. And don't get there too early, or you have to hang around. You'll manage. OK? I'm sure. | Arek feels nervous about his interview. #Person1# tells him to relax and gives him some suggestions. | Summarize the 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. Welcome to Parent-Teacher Conference.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: So, what is your child's name?
#Person2#: It's Megan Jones.
#Person1#: Megan. Uh, let's see. Oh yeah, Megan. Um, she missed the last couple of days. Has she been sick?
#Person2#: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in your class, and ...
#Person1#: Well, you know, junior high school is a difficult time, but she just needs to speak up a little more in class. I think ...
#Person2#: No, it's ... it's more than that. Some of the kids in your class have really been bullying her a lot.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, um, they've been teasing her a lot about her appearance, and then, the other day, you didn't help things [ What? ] Yeah, she said you made a comment about her clothes.
#Person1#: What do you mean? I mean ...
#Person2#: She said you commented on her shirt and jeans, like they were from the 1970s or something like that.
#Person1#: Well I was just kind of joking a little bit with her.
#Person2#: Well, yeah, that's what you think, but other kids follow your example. In fact, one of the kids took a picture of her with their phone and posted it and had some real nasty comments on Facebook. It was terrible.
#Person1#: Well, you know, kids can be kids.
#Person2#: No, don't you get it? This is bullying; it's cyberbullying, and adults like you are part of the problem. Forget it. I'm planning on discussing this with the principal tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, wait, wait, wait. Um, uh, oh. I'm sorry if I hurt her feelings [ Yeah. You did! ], but ...
#Person2#: I get sick and tired of people thinking that a little teasing is okay. Too many kids are killing themselves because they feel that there's just no way to escape this.
#Person1#: Okay. Well, I guess I need to be a little bit more careful, but ...
#Person2#: Yeah, you do. I really hope I can get Megan to come to school tomorrow. She's been really, really anxious and depressed [ Wow. ] for some time, and your comments and those that the other kids made haven't helped.
#Person1#: Wow. Uh, I'm really sorry. Could you see if you can bring her to school tomorrow? Uh, I'd like to apologize and see what I can do to, maybe, improve the situation.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'd appreciate it. That would help. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Megan was bullied by other kids at school after #Person1# had made a comment about her clothes. #Person1# thinks it's just a joke meaning nothing, but #Person2# gets furious that #Person1# cannot realize the seriousness and wants to discuss this with the principal tomorrow. #Person1# then apologize and promise to improve the situation. | Summarize the 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 calling about your ad in today's paper for a secretary. Is the positions still available?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: I'd like to apply.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: And can you type 60 words per minute?
#Person1#: Yes, I can. May I request an interview?
#Person2#: Yes. What's your name?
#Person1#: Peter Smith.
#Person2#: Is two o'clock Friday afternoon convenient for you?
#Person1#: Two o'clock is fine. Thank you very much. | Peter Smith calls #Person2# to request an interview for a secretary. #Person2# schedules it for Friday at 2 p.m. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pickup address. That's different. And the contact phone number.
#Person2#: Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right.
#Person1#: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to.
#Person2#: Ok, anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel. That's height, weight and length. And the value of the goods and full description.
#Person2#: Value, description.
#Person1#: Yes, but don't seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we'd have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it.
#Person2#: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York?
#Person1#: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15 then your parcel catches that flight and it will arrive in 24 hours.
#Person2#: Right. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful.
#Person1#: Not at all. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | #Person2# is thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. #Person1# introduces the procedure and tells #Person2# the delivery will take one to two working days. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Stan, you've already finished your essay? I've been working on mine for two weeks, and I'll need another week before it's finished.
#Person2#: I know, Jenny, it's a huge project - researching. thinking of an argument and then finding details that show the argument is true.
#Person1#: That part only took me one week. But writing and rewriting,and then deleting and writing again ...that's killing me!
#Person2#: That part didn't bother me.
#Person1#: What's your secret?
#Person2#: I write an outline: a basic plan of what I'm going to say. And then I fill it in with topics for each paragraph. After that,I put notes about what details to include.
#Person1#: That sounds hard.
#Person2#: It's easier than you think, and when it's time to write, everything goes really smoothly. I have an outline from last semester that I could show you, if you're interested. | Writing and rewriting the essay makes Jenny anxious. Stan advises her to write an outline first. He can show her an outline from last semester. | Summarize the 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 early today! Did you drive here?
#Person2#: That's my last choice. Driving a car in rush hour is obviously not a good idea.
#Person1#: So you took a bus?
#Person2#: No, the subway instead. I found it the easiest and cheapest way for me to get to the office. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets to the office early thanks to the subway. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're going to make a trip to San Francisco, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes. But I haven't got the plane ticket yet. I'm thinking of postponing the trip to next month since this is the busiest month for the airlines. | #Person2# is considering postponing the trip to San Francisco. | Summarize the 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, my name's John. I'll be your waiter this evening. Can I get you anything from the bar for starters?
#Person2#: No thanks. What we really need is a booster chair for our daughter. Do you have one?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The hostess should have brought you one. Just a moment. Our special tonight is Duck Chambord, which is roast duck served in a raspberry sauce with fresh rasperries. It's also served with wild rice and a medley of vegetables. That is 17. 95 and it comes with soup or salad.
#Person3#: What is your soup of the day?
#Person1#: Our soup of the day is French onion.
#Person3#: The duck sounds good. One of us should have it.
#Person2#: Alright, you order the duck.
#Person3#: Fine.
#Person2#: She will have the duck, and I will have the filet mignon.
#Person1#: How would you like your filet mignon, sir? Rare, medium rare, or well-done?
#Person2#: Medium rare.
#Person1#: And would you like soup or salad with your meals?
#Person3#: I want salad.
#Person2#: I'll have the soup. French onion, yes?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. It's very good. I recommend it.
#Person3#: Our daughter will share some of our meal with us. Could you bring an extra plate for her?
#Person1#: Of course, Ma'am. I will also bring your sourdough bread in just a moment.
#Person3#: Our bread?
#Person1#: Yes, we serve it at all tables.
#Person3#: Good. Thank you. | John is serving #Person2# and his family. He brings a booster chair for #Person2#'s daughter. #Person3# orders Duck Chambord with salad and #Person2# orders the filet mignon with soup. John will bring them an extra plate and sourdough bread. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Susan is going to get a divorce.
#Person2#: How do you know that?
#Person1#: She told me that Peter and she has a quarrel last nigh, and she left this morning, bag and baggage.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. But I think you are making a fuss. They will make it up. Bet it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Susan and Peter are getting a divorce but #Person2# thinks they'll make it 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#: OK. . . well, then how much is one jin?
#Person2#: Ginseng comes in 6 different grades. It runs from 5, 000 to 30, 000NT a jin.
#Person1#: 30, 000NT for ginseng? ! Do I have to buy a whole jin?
#Person2#: You can get a liang if you want. A liang is one-sixteenth of a jin. That would be 330NT.
#Person1#: Whew! That sounds more like my price range. I'll take two liangs.
#Person2#: I'll have my brother cut some for you.
#Person1#: This little red fruit looks good. What's it good for?
#Person2#: That's a lucky fruit called hong zao! People say that if you eat them, you will have your first son very soon!
#Person1#: Uh. . . , I'm not even married yet. How about this brown dried fruit?
#Person2#: Gui yuan are lucky, too! If you eat them, you'll have a very sweet life!
#Person1#: And how about these little brown chips?
#Person2#: Oh, that's deer horn. That helps you. . . umm, how should I put it? | #Person1# buys two liangs of Ginseng with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person2# introduces other kinds of herb to #Person1#, including hong zat, Gui yuan, and deer horn. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won't stick around.
#Person1#: Well, those do leave will soon find out the grass isn't as green on the other side of fence as they thought it was, I know Sunburst is suffering from inbreeding.
#Person2#: Inbreeding is a big drawback from snitching most of their employees from one or two companies.
#Person1#: With Susan leaving, we should probably look to someone new on board.
#Person2#: Our human resource department is working on it, it's not easy to recruit new employees every few month, it's hard to find qualified people.
#Person1#: Maybe we should start shopping around the competitors people. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their competition poaching their employees and reflect upon the morale problem among their employees. #Person1# suggests shopping around the competitor's people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I couldn't believe you should crack such a joke to them.
#Person2#: What was wrong?
#Person1#: You carried it too far. You obviously offended someone.
#Person2#: I didn't mean to hurt anyone.
#Person1#: I know, I know. But someone took offence. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# offended someone but #Person2# didn't mean to do. | Summarize the 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 she make any sense to you?
#Person2#: No. It's all Greek to me.
#Person1#: She's speaking French, not Greek.
#Person2#: I know that. I mean I couldn't understand her at all.
#Person1#: Me neither. All I have to do is study French hard.
#Person2#: I wish you the best of luck. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that a girl is all Greek to #Person2# means #Person2# couldn't understand her at all. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term.
#Person1#: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year.
#Person2#: Really? What's she like?
#Person1#: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher.
#Person2#: Why? What makes her so good?
#Person1#: For one thing, she is really funny. She's also smart. So you learn a lot.
#Person2#: What do you think of Professor Vance?
#Person1#: He is boring. Most students fall asleep in his class and he is hard to talk to.
#Person2#: OK. I'll try to get into Professor Holds class.
#Person1#: You won't be sorry. | Rosa's trying to pick an English literature course. #Person1# recommends Professor Hold's class and doesn't suggest Professor Vance's. | Summarize the 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! How was your trip?
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: You must be exhausted! Your hotel is near the station.
#Person2#: Will I have time to rest before our meeting today?
#Person1#: Definitely. We are meeting at 7:00 PM, so will send a car for you around 6:00 PM.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I'll have 4 hours to explore the city. I am very excited to visit it. My friends are expecting me to post pictures on Wechat.
#Person1#: Is this your first time in Washington DC?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Well, that's a shame! I think you'll have some free time tomorrow. You should definitely visit the Smithsonian Museum and the Library of Congress is a must, too.
#Person2#: I can't wait. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there will be time to rest before the meeting. Since it's #Person2#'s first time in Washington DC, #Person1# warmly recommends some places to visit tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Judy. Did you see this notice in the dining hall?
#Person2#: Yeah, Sam. I don't like it. I usually sit here and talk with my friends after lunch until my first class at 2:00 in the afternoon. Now we have to find someplace else to go.
#Person1#: But we have lots of other places to go. We can go to the school park.
#Person2#: That means carrying all my books.
#Person1#: But they explain this will help keep the cost of food down and we can save some extra money. | Judy isn't happy that she cannot sit in the dining hall after lunch, but Sam thinks it can help save 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#: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, my daughter Emily was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove her there.
#Person1#: Did you spend some time visiting the city on the trip?
#Person2#: Yes, but I was only there for 2 days. So I didn't do too many things.
#Person1#: What did you do there?
#Person2#: We looked around San Diego University. We went to the beach. We walked around the city. We also dropped in on a brave boy suffering from cancer. My daughter and I read about him in a newspaper, if you want to know more about the boy. You can read some news about him on the Internet.
#Person1#: Well, did you take any pictures?
#Person2#: Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?
#Person1#: Sure, I love looking at photos.
#Person2#: This one is of my daughter and me on the beach, and this was taken in a museum before I left.
#Person1#: Did you go to the famous zoo there?
#Person2#: No, I hope to have a chance next time. | Jim drove his daughter to San Diego who got admitted by San Diego University. Jim tells #Person1# about their travelling experience and shows #Person1# the pictures taken there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.
#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.
#Person1#: But music gives people enjoyment. Learning to play the piano or the violin can help children develop their ability of understanding music.
#Person2#: I agree, but I still don't think it's a good idea to force children to learn too much when they're young. Can your daughter play the piano or the violin?
#Person1#: She can play the violin. | #Person1# thinks playing musical instruments is good for children. #Person2# agrees but thinks it's not a good idea to force children to learn. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dear, time is up, let ' s go there now.
#Person2#: Just a minute. I ' m putting on my clothes.
#Person1#: Have you taken the key to the door?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, dear, I can ' t find my hairbrushes. Can you help me?
#Person1#: Where have you put it?
#Person2#: I put it in the dressing room.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.
#Person1#: Then, have you looked downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve looked everywhere downstairs.
#Person1#: Look, dear. It ' s over there.
#Person2#: Where?
#Person1#: On the floor. | #Person1# and #Person2# are leaving in a hurry. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find #Person2#'s hairbrushes. #Person1# finds it on the floor. | Summarize the 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, sir, may I talk to you?
#Person2#: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I won ' t beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first.
#Person2#: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.
#Person1#: I understand your position, and I know that the current economic downturn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.
#Person2#: Taking into account these factors, and considering I don ' t want to start a brain drain, I ' m willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?
#Person1#: Great! It ' s a deal! Thank you, sir!
#Person2#: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?
#Person1#: Oh, the electric company, gas company and water company! | Bill wants a raise in the economic downturn for his hard work, pro-activeness, and loyalty. #Person2# finally agrees to offer a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. Bill accepts the deal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, I'm sorry, the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.
#Person2#: Really? I didn't expect that.
#Person1#: It's possible because everyone wants to travel during the holiday weekend.
#Person2#: I should have booked the tickets in advance.
#Person1#: Take it easy. I'll like you know if anyone decides to cancel his reservation. | #Person1# tells John the air tickets for the International Day are sold out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me with something.
#Person2#: Sure, anything you say.
#Person1#: Actually, it ' s a little bit silly.
#Person2#: Don ' t worry about it, just ask.
#Person1#: What words do I need to know to buy a pair of shoes?
#Person2#: You need to know the type of shoes you want.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry about that. I can point it out in the store.
#Person2#: The shoes can be comfortable or not comfortable, too wide, too narrow, or just right ; and long or short. In girls shoes, the heel can be high or low.
#Person1#: Let me write all that down. I ' m going shopping this afternoon. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the words required for buying shoes and #Person2# gives #Person1# some useful words. | Summarize the 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 understand we will need seven air conditioning units on the two floors. That's what you think, yes?
#Person2#: Yes. You could use five or six units. But five or six wouldn't be very efficient. I recommend seven.
#Person1#: And if we take the Decker units you suggested, what would the price be?
#Person2#: Let me calculate the price for you. I can give you a 15 % discount if you buy the seven units. Let's see here. Your total would be 5929 dollars.
#Person1#: Isn't there any way we can get central air conditioning in this building?
#Person2#: As I said, it is possible, but it would be much more expensive. I think it would be at least 12000 dollars to do a complete system.
#Person1#: That's too much. We need to use the separate units, I guess.
#Person2#: It's more practical, and the new units really are very quiet. Your customers won't even notice them.
#Person1#: So you say we can do it for 6000 dollars.
#Person2#: Yes, that's for the units. Installation would probably be another 700 to 1000 dollars. But it depends on the time spent, of course.
#Person1#: You mean installation isn't included? I'm very surprised.
#Person2#: No, Ma'am. Installation isn't included. The price I quoted was just for the units.
#Person1#: In Taipei, you know, the company usually installs the things they sell. They don't charge extra.
#Person2#: I know that, Ma'am. But they would just raise the price of the units to cover their costs. Here in L. A. , installation is charged separately.
#Person1#: Yes, I suppose I should get used to it. But I'm not really willing to spend more than 6000 dollars for this. We haven't even opened yet.
#Person2#: I understand, Ma'am.
#Person1#: And the other company that gave me a quote on this said they could do it for 4000 dollars.
#Person2#: It's a question of quality, Ma'am. At that price, you would not get good equipment. I've been in this business for almost twenty years. I know what happens. If you don't get quality air conditioning now, you will just have to replace the system after two years.
#Person1#: I will tell you what I can agree to. If you can quote me a price of 6000 dollars, installation included, I can accept.
#Person2#: Well.
#Person1#: You do seem like a better company than the other one. So I am willing to pay more than 4000 for you. But I won't pay more than 6000.
#Person2#: Well, we don't usually do it, but. . . I believe we can accommodate you on this. We will do the installation for free. Because we appreciate your business.
#Person1#: Good. I hope we can arrange the contract as soon as possible. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# buy seven air conditioning units and offers discount. #Person1# is surprised that the installation is not included in 6000 dollars. #Person1# compares #Person2#'s offer to another company's offer and #Person2# agrees to do the installation for free. | Summarize the 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, Passport, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne. Besides, I have two cameras, one is for my own use, and the other is a gift.
#Person1#: Well, the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance. But according to our law, each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free. You'll have to pay duty for the other one.
#Person2#: Ok. Where shall I pay duty for it?
#Person1#: Please wait a minute. I'll make out the duty memo. . . Here you are. Take this and pay to the woman over there.
#Person2#: I've paid for it. Here's the receipt.
#Person1#: Very well. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in America.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# is doing a regular inspection for #Person2#'s luggage. #Person1# asks #Person2# to declare and pay for the other camera because it is in excess of the duty-free allowance in America. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have a park in the city?
#Person2#: Yes, there is a lake in the park. It is very beautiful.
#Person1#: That's great. We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon.
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But I am afraid it's too cold. It is very windy on the lake.
#Person1#: Then we can take a walk and enjoy the scenery in the park. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# go boating on a lake but #Person2# thinks that it is cold and windy. Then #Person1# suggests taking a walk. | Summarize the 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 everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve finished making the birthday cake and I'Ve put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I'Ve put one on the table for each child. I put up the big ' happy birthday ' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink?
#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army!
#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I'Ve prepared some party games for the children too.
#Person2#: I'Ve brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it.
#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy. | #Person1# and #Person2# have prepared enough food for Billy's birthday party. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to put candles and they have both prepared games for children. | Summarize the 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 was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! | #Person1# asks Abigail about Abigail's wedding ceremony. Abigail talks about the organization of three parties in different countries, and the plans of going on a honeymoon. #Person1# is surprised by Aibigail's wedding schedule. | Summarize the 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! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Simon. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.
#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am in the sale department.
#Person2#: What do you do there?
#Person1#: I main market research, and you?
#Person2#: I'Ve beaning worked IBM for years. I am vested personnel file system, He is the after sale servise director. he such a nice boss, I like working for him.
#Person1#: Really? I don't believe I would met him, is he here now?
#Person2#: Yes, That's him over there - the taller, handsome one. Would you let me introduce you?
#Person1#: Thanks, that's would be lovely. You'r right, he is kind and nice looking. | Nancy and Simon introduce themselves to each other. Nancy would like Simon to introduce her to his boss. | Summarize the 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 the Premiership last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I watched United play Chelsea. What a fierce battle! allay were engaged in intensive pressing and tackling in midfield. Well, it was not like a normal English League match.
#Person1#: No, it wasn't. Rather, it looked like a Bundesliga match, where physical contact is so frequent. English League teams are apt to pass the midfield quickly with long passes. It seems to me English soccer players are very gentlemanly. As Diego Maradona spoke teasingly, they often knew only chasing hard after the ball, but forgot to steal it.
#Person2#: Haha. That's probably why slide tackle and fouls are less common, and offsides more frequent in English League matches than those on the Continent. And the ball is often kept flying overhead, drawing beautiful curves in the sky. Such games are quite pleasing to the eye.
#Person1#: Which team do you back then?
#Person2#: I'm a firm United supporter. I like their playing style. The Reds always have several excellent wing-backs, Like Riggs, Peckham and Gary Neville. They often make wonderful crosses when they assist in attacking.
#Person1#: But the Reds keep a weak midfield. I think Juventas of Italian Series A have always maintained a very formidable midfield. It is the main source of its strength. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the Premiership and different playing styles of teams. #Person2# is a firm supporter of United for its playing style while #Person1# supports Juventas of Italian Series A for its strong midfield. | Summarize 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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