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#Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in love?
#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you are in love, maybe you'll take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.
#Person1#: That's what I did.
#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid, ie. You used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning, then you begin to like jogging.
#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.
#Person2#: Oh, congratulations! Sounds like you'Ve found your soul mate.
#Person1#: Thanks. But I know falling in love is one thing, while staying in love is another.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. If you find this person is more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.
#Person1#: Yeah. Falling in love is so good!
#Person2#: While staying in love is even better. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# may fall in love with a girl. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s feelings to the girl and thinks #Person1# is in love instead of a crush. #Person1# thinks that falling in love is great, and #Person2# thinks that staying in love in 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#: I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'm sorry but we are fully booked.
#Person1#: Well, how about 4th?
#Person2#: That's fine, but we have only a single room, is that OK?
#Person1#: Yes. Please help me reserve it. | #Person2# helps #Person1# reserve a single room on the 4th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to see the city?
#Person2#: Sure, I advise the sightseeing buses.
#Person1#: Travel by the buses? That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Yes of course. You can see the whole city on the bus. It's cheap as well as efficient.
#Person1#: Oh, there comes the bus. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# that the best way to see the city is taking a sightseeing bus. | Summarize the 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. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. My name is Charles.
#Person1#: I see. We have a window table reserved for you.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you.
#Person1#: Would you like to order now or wait for a while?
#Person2#: Bring me the menu, please. | Charles has a table reservation. #Person1# helps Charles order food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really. How about you?
#Person1#: A lot, like the party I'm having on Friday.
#Person2#: Well, that's cool.
#Person1#: Will you be able to make it?
#Person2#: I'm busy this Friday. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: What do you have to do?
#Person2#: I'm having dinner with my family
#Person1#: Maybe you can come next time.
#Person2#: I'll make sure and come to your next party.
#Person1#: I'll look for you at my next party.
#Person2#: I'll be there. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s party, but #Person2# will not go because of family 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#: With tomorrow being Labor Day and all, I think it would be a nice gesture to let all the members of laboring staff leave work an hour early. What do you say?
#Person2#: What! That sounds perfectly ridiculous! Labour Day is a holiday for everyone, not just laboring staff. . . and we get a whole day off tomorrow anyway, so what's the point of an extra hour tonight?
#Person1#: Well, we all get Labour Day off as a holiday, the real purpose of the holiday is to remember all the people who do manual or other hard labor. It's to celebrate those who work doing what other people might not be willing to do. I think we ought to do something in honor of the common worker.
#Person2#: So if we did allow the laboring force to go home early, how many people are we talking about?
#Person1#: In our company, the laborial force makes up 60 % of our workers. We'd just be letting slightly over half the folks out a little early. | #Person1# suggests letting all the laboring staff members leave work an hour early before Labor Day. #Person2# cannot understand the reason, so #Person1# explains to #Person2# the main purpose of Labor Day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are there other chores for us to do?
#Person2#: We also have to vacuum the house.
#Person1#: You used to do this by yourself?
#Person2#: You'd better believe it.
#Person1#: I'll do the second floor and you do the first floor.
#Person2#: No. You're going to do the entire house.
#Person1#: What about you?
#Person2#: I'm going to mow the lawn. | #Person2# asks and #Person1# to vacuum the entire house and #Person2# will mow the lawn. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which movie is your favorite to watch?
#Person2#: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Is that right? Why?
#Person2#: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.
#Person1#: You're right. That movie is hilarious.
#Person2#: I didn't think you saw that movie.
#Person1#: I went to see it the day it came out.
#Person2#: I was laughing through the whole movie.
#Person1#: I couldn't help laughing, either.
#Person2#: Same here.
#Person1#: I bought the movie. Would you like to come to my house and watch it?
#Person2#: Of course. | #Person1# and #Person2# could not stop laughing while watching #Person2#'s favorite movie. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch it at #Person1#'s house. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
#Person1#: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Are there chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?
#Person1#: Certainly. This is an international company, and there're good chances for you to work overseas.
#Person2#: That would be good. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s interest in working for #Person1#'s company and #Person2#'s cheif responsibility at Quandong Company. #Person1# assures #Person2# that there are good chances to work overseas in #Person1#'s company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, you know how to drive, right?
#Person2#: I'm pretty good.
#Person1#: Do you think you can teach me?
#Person2#: Did you get your learner's permit yet?
#Person1#: I have it already.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience driving a car?
#Person1#: I've only done it once.
#Person2#: Do you know all the controls in the car?
#Person1#: Yes, I am aware of them.
#Person2#: When do you want to start learning how to drive?
#Person1#: Whenever you have time.
#Person2#: We can do it tomorrow ; just call me. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to teach #Person1# driving. #Person2# agrees after knowing #Person1#'s former experience in driving a car. | Summarize the 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 looks like a nice restaurant.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
#Person1#: Let's sit over there.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Can you pass me a menu please.
#Person2#: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
#Person1#: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine.
#Person1#: Do you want to order an appetizer first?
#Person2#: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.
#Person1#: OK. What are you going to have to eat?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. Can you recommend something?
#Person1#: Sure, I've had the steak and the lobster before. They're both very good.
#Person2#: I think I'll have the lobster. What are you going to have?
#Person1#: I'm not that hungry. I think I'm just going to have a salad.
#Person2#: I'm gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?
#Person1#: Sure. No problem. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a nice restaurant. #Person1# makes recommendations to #Person2#. #Person2# will have the lobster and #Person1# will just have the salad. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My doctor says that I need a blood test.
#Person2#: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve.
#Person1#: What are you taking my blood for?
#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count.
#Person1#: What information does that give him?
#Person2#: If your white blood cell count is off, it could signal an infection somewhere in your body.
#Person1#: Is a blood test painful?
#Person2#: I am putting a tourniquet on your arm to plump up the vein. It will only feel like a little pin prick.
#Person1#: Oh, my God, that hurts!
#Person2#: That was it! Thank you for coming in today. | #Person1# needs to do a blood test and #Person2# helps take #Person1#'s blood to check #Person1#'s white blood count. #Person1# thinks it hurts to take blood. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, we would like to take a tour to L. A.
#Person1#: Well, that's really a big city. How long do your vacations last?
#Person2#: 2 weeks. Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours?
#Person1#: Here you are. Take your time. | #Person2# plans to take a tour to L.A. and #Person1# gives #Person2# a sightseeing brochure. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mmm. . . it is delicious.
#Person2#: Oh, do you really like it?
#Person1#: Yes. It's superb.
#Person2#: Well, it's kind of you to say so.
#Person1#: In fact, could I ask you for the recipe?
#Person2#: Sure. It's really very easy. First, mix together an egg, two teaspoons of salt, and two pounds of ground beef. Then, add two ounces of milk. Are you with me?
#Person1#: Yes, I've got it.
#Person2#: OK. Next, put the mixture into a baking pan and bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I didn't catch you there. Could you repeat that?
#Person2#: Sure. Bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees.
#Person1#: Now, I've got it. Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for a recipe and #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ingredients and procedures. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2#: Is she chubby?
#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic.
#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?
#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses.
#Person2#: How's her skin?
#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.
#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos?
#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos
#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like?
#Person1#: It's a butterfly - everyone in her family has one.
#Person2#: Even her mom?
#Person1#: Yes, even her mom.
#Person2#: What's her personality like?
#Person1#: She's a lot like me.
#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true! | #Person1# asks Jacob to help #Person1# go on a blind date. Jacob asks #Person1# for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Amy, so, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Sam. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of other friends are going to join us. And we're going out to eat and then watch a movie. Why not come with us?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have to study for a test tomorrow.
#Person1#: Ah, come on. We're planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30...11:30 at the latest.
#Person2#: I... I don't think I'd better. I haven't been feeling well lately.
#Person1#: Yeah, because you study too much. Well, we'll have a fun time. And it's Sara's birthday, too. And we're throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. Come on. Best friends always stick together.
#Person2#: Oh. Okay.
#Person1#: Great. I'll pick you up about 6:00.
#Person2#: Okay. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30.
#Person1#: Ah, 10:30... Midnight. It's all the same. See you at 6:00. | Sam invites Amy to eat and watch a movie with some friends but Amy has to study for a test. Sam persuades Amy to join because it's Sara's birthday. | Summarize the 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 believe you got such great seats to this baseball game!
#Person2#: I'm glad you like them.
#Person1#: We are right by home plate. I can see everything perfectly.
#Person2#: I almost got seats by first base, but I thought you would like these more. | #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# got seats by home plate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm sorry I haven't, Mrs. Smith. I've already finished the exercises, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.
#Person2#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.
#Person1#: Mrs. Smith, I'm not lying this time.
#Person2#: I'm really angry with you. If you don't tell me the truth, I'll have to call your parents after class.
#Person1#: I'm sorry my parents have gone to Beijing. They'll be back in half a month.
#Person2#: I don't believe you. It was yesterday that I saw your parents in the supermarket. You're very clever, but you never spend your time doing your math exercises. Sit down, please. Let's get down to business. | Mrs. Smith thinks that #Person1# is lying for not handing in the exercises and #Person1# claims that #Person1#'s parents are in Beijing. Mrs. Smith does not believe 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#: Guess what, Mom. I got it.
#Person2#: Great. That's super.
#Person3#: What's going on? So, what did you get me?
#Person1#: Nothing. I got my driver's license. Okay. Bye.
#Person3#: Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?
#Person1#: Mom said I could take the car to school this morning, and ...
#Person3#: Hold on here. I've prepared a few rules regarding the use of the motor vehicles in this house.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person3#: Let me get my notes here.
#Person1#: Dad! That looks like a book? Mom, Dad's being mean to me.
#Person3#: Okay, let me get my reading glasses here. Okay, here we are. Rule number one: No driving with friends for the first six months.
#Person1#: What?
#Person3#: Teenagers often lack the judgment to drive responsibly, especially when several teenagers are involved. I mean they speed, they joyride, they cruise around town way past midnight.
#Person1#: But that's not me! Do I really need this lecture? This is such a drag!
#Person3#: Furthermore, who really needs a car when a pair of shoes will work? I mean, life was different when I was your age. In fact, I used to walk to school ...
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah. I know. Both ways uphill in ten feet of snow. I've heard this story many times.
#Person3#: Yeah. Oh, where were we? Oh yes. Rule number two: You always must wear your seat belt and obey the rules of the road.
#Person1#: Duh. I wasn't born yesterday.
#Person3#: Okay, rule number three: You can't drive long distances at night because you might get drowsy and drive off the road. But driving to the movie theater is fine.
#Person1#: But the movie theater is right across the street from our house.
#Person3#: Exactly, so you can just park in the driveway and walk there.
#Person1#: Mom! Dad's being unreasonable.
#Person3#: And rule number four: You should never use a cell phone while driving. That could cause an accident.
#Person1#: But YOU do.
#Person3#: That's different.
#Person1#: How's it different? You even need my help to turn your cell phone on.
#Person3#: And rule number five: Remember that I love you, and I'm just a protective father who wants his daughter to always be safe.
#Person1#: Does that mean I can take the car now?
#Person3#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Please dad, please. You're the best dad in the whole wide world.
#Person3#: That's not what you said earlier.
#Person1#: Hey, having the car keys in my hands changes my whole perspective on life.
#Person3#: Well, okay. I guess if I'm considered the best dad in the world for five minutes, then I'll accept that.
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person3#: Okay, but drive carefully and don't forget to fill up the car with gas before you come home. [Bye. Love ya guys.] Okay. Hon, do you think I did the right thing?
#Person2#: Yeah. She has to grow up sometime. | The daughter gets the driving license and her mom allows her to drive to school. Her dad has prepared five rules of driving to obey, including not driving with friends for the first six months, wearing seat belt and obey the rules of the road, not driving long distance at night and not using cell phone while driving. Her dad loves her and is just being protective. | Summarize the 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 tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? You know kids are sometimes so tiresome.
#Person2#: I love children. I can sing to them and teach them how to dance.
#Person1#: Then have you worked in a kindergarten before?
#Person2#: No, but I used to take care of children during summer and winter holidays.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, do you want to work part-time or full-time?
#Person2#: I'd prefer part-time.
#Person1#: When can you work?
#Person2#: I'm free every afternoon. So I can work about 20 hours a week.
#Person1#: OK, Jean, you're hired. You can work here from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., four days a week, except Friday, Saturday and Sunday. | #Person1# asks Jean the reason why she wants to work in kindergarten, her previous working experience and preference of part-time or full-time. Then #Person1# hires her as a part-time teacher. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
#Person1#: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
#Person1#: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.
#Person2#: OK then. You'll drive, will you?
#Person1#: No, I'm a bit tired today. You do that, please.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I always do things like that ... Ah, here we are.
#Person1#: Dad, what do you want to have? I'd like a hamburger.
#Person2#: Hamburger, salad, coke and apple pie. Is that all right for you, Tom?
#Person1#: Right, and fetch me an ice-cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.
#Person2#: And I'll get some vegetable for myself, and a coffee... Oh, I'm afraid we'll have to do some packing. | Tom tells his father that he likes to have McDonald instead of the food his father cooks for dinner. Tom finds the seats and his father orders food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you going for your holiday this year, Jane?
#Person2#: Florida.
#Person1#: Great! How long are you going to stay there?
#Person2#: One week. Just for Christmas time.
#Person1#: Have you got any friends there?
#Person2#: No. I have always wanted to go, but I've been too busy. Now I've got a week's holiday, and I can enjoy Christmas special prices. My dream will come true.
#Person1#: Lovely! I guess you will certainly go to Disneyland.
#Person2#: You are right. You have been there, haven't you?
#Person1#: Yes, but just a couple of days.
#Person2#: Tell me something about it, will you?
#Person1#: There are so many things to see in the park. It has several main sections. They are named Main Street, Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, Tomorrow Land and Adventure Land. The park is often called a 'Magic Kingdom'.
#Person2#: It must be an unforgettable experience for you.
#Person1#: That's true, especially the Magic Mountain and Fantasy Land. I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit too.
#Person2#: Thank you. I believe so. | Jean tells #Person1# that she will go to Florida and Disneyland for Christmas time. #Person1# introduces Disneyland's sections to Jean and hopes she will enjoy the visit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We want to take a train to New York.
#Person2#: Regular or express train?
#Person1#: How much time would I save if we took the express?
#Person2#: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.
#Person1#: And how much more do I have to pay for the express?
#Person2#: First class is 24 dollars more, and second class is 15 dollars more.
#Person1#: As long as we can arrive one hour earlier, I don't mind paying a little extra. Then give me one second class ticket on the express, please.
#Person2#: OK, one second class ticket. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# buys one second-class ticket on the express train to New York with #Person2#'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#: Hello. Is that reception?
#Person2#: Yes, madam.
#Person1#: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper. | Mrs. Bates calls the reception to ask about her clothes at the laundry. #Person2# puts her through to the housekeeper. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Take me to this address, please.
#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. Here we are.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?
#Person2#: 30 dollars, Ma'am.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip too.
#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and have our doorman talk to you then.
#Person2#: Ok, Ma'am. Calm down, 15 dollars will do. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay 30 dollars and #Person1# is surprised because the meter says 15 dollars. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading?
#Person2#: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it.
#Person1#: What do you like best about it?
#Person2#: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the main character. She is so humorous and smart.
#Person1#: What do you think of the ending?
#Person2#: The ending is a bit weak. It's so abrupt, like those of most other detective stories. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the novel. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes the novel's beginning, plot, and the main character but not the ending. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
#Person2#: How high did the price go?
#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $250.
#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
#Person1#: No. It wasn't the super bargain I thought it was. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the price of the auction kept going and #Person1# dropped out because it was not a super bargain. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's 'pi'?
#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.
#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly?
#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?
#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference should be 31. 4 centimeters.
#Person2#: Ok. My next problem is to convert 10000 british pounds into us dollars. What's the exchange rate at the moment?
#Person1#: According to the newspaper, the exchange rate is 1. 85 dollars to the pound.
#Person2#: That means that 10. 000 pounds will buy me 18. 500 dollars.
#Person1#: What's the next question.
#Person2#: Fractions. What's a quarter and an eighth? That's three-eights. Easy. The next question is 'what are prime numbers? '.
#Person1#: I can help you there. Those are numbers that cannot be created by multiplying two whole numbers, apart from the number itself and 1, together.
#Person2#: So, 1, 2 and 3 are prime numbers, but 4 isn't because 2*2=4.
#Person1#: Exactly. Anything else?
#Person2#: How many seconds in an hour? 60 seconds multiplied by 60 minutes equals 3600 seconds altogether.
#Person1#: You'll be a mathematician one day. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what is pi, the exchange rate of converting 10000 british pounds into us dollar, what are prime numbers and how many seconds in an hour. #Person2# helped #Person1#with these math questions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, no. This can't be happening.
#Person2#: I wonder what's going on.
#Person1#: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.
#Person2#: Do you mean this has happened before?
#Person1#: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, if I'm in here a long time I don't know what I'm going to do.
#Person2#: Well, for crying out loud. Don't lose your head. Calm down.
#Person1#: You know I knocked myself out to be on time for an appointment. And now look.
#Person2#: Complaining isn't going to help.
#Person1#: How can you be so calm? Has this ever happened to you?
#Person2#: No. This is my first time but why should I panic? What good would it do? I'd rather pass the time in here pleasantly.
#Person1#: How can that be possible?
#Person2#: Well, we could use our phones to listen to music, read e-books or, hey, why don't you just sit down and tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that there are some problems with the elevator and doesn't know what to do here. #Person2# advises #Person1# to calm down and pass the time pleasantly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to rent a car.
#Person1#: Sure, did you make a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK?
#Person1#: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for?
#Person2#: Can I just do 4 days for now and make the rent longer through a phone call later?
#Person1#: In that case, I suggest you go for 7 days, which will give you a 20% discount. And if you choose to return the car after 5 days, you can get the rest of your money back.
#Person2#: OK, I will do that. Can I return the car at the train station?
#Person1#: Yes, you can. | #Person1# wants to rent a car without a reservation, and #Person2# suggests #Person1# rent a car for 7 days with 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 are some of the good things about being a teenager?
#Person2#: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring.
#Person1#: What are the bad things?
#Person2#: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our parents but it's never enough. You aren't allowed to buy what you want.
#Person1#: What do you think it's like being an adult?
#Person2#: Well, adults have to look after their family. They have responsibilities. I feel more sorry for my mom. She's always rushing around and she has to go to work as well. She doesn't have to work on Thursdays and Fridays. But she has loads of different things to do in a day like shopping, uh, cooking, taking me to swimming. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about good and bad things about being a teenager. Then #Person1# asks #Person2#'s ideas of being an adult and #Person2# answers with the example of #Person2#'s mom's responsibilities. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a wonderful time.
#Person1#: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early.
#Person2#: Why? What did your professor say?
#Person1#: He didn't say anything. He was still in the shower. His wife opened the door.
#Person2#: So they were still getting ready? Well, Americans usually show up at a party about 20 or 30 minutes late. But you weren't too early. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has a time problem in the US because Americans usually show up about 20 or 30 minutes later than the appointed time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm on the beach to talk to Mel Flynn, an Australian teenager who spends most of her free time underwater. Hello, Mel.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: How did you become interested in diving?
#Person2#: I grew up near the beach and I liked watching little fish. My parents say they knew I'd work with fish when I got older. They're both biologists, but more interested in land animals. When I was old enough, I asked if I could go diving. So I could take a closer look at all the amazing things living underwater.
#Person1#: When did you start to dive?
#Person2#: I learned to swim when I was 3, but I had to wait 7 years to dive. But even then we couldn't go deeper than 12 meters.
#Person1#: Did you feel scared?
#Person2#: Not really. The teacher told us which dangerous fish to avoid and as long as we left them alone, we wouldn't be in danger. And we were never too far from our dive boat.
#Person1#: And what do you do now?
#Person2#: I joined a group of teenagers who help scientist with their research. I like working with them. We're volunteers, but many of us are planning on becoming biologist on see animals in the future. I've learned so much already by watching the scientists at work. | #Person1# interviews Mel Flynn and Mel tells #Person1# that Mel is interested in diving and started diving at 10. Mel doesn't feel scared while diving and now helps with scientists' research work as a teenage volunteer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Uncle George, how long have you been a taxi driver?
#Person2#: For nearly 10 years. I usually go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon, and get back home between 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning.
#Person1#: You must be tired all the time. Oh, I heard you were questioned by the police last year, what happened?
#Person2#: Well, it was really funny. It was a dark night. I took a woman home from a party. She had her little dog with her, she had left her keys at home by accident.
#Person1#: That's terrible, did she ask you to get them for her?
#Person2#: No, she climbed in through the window herself, while I took care of her dog in my car.
#Person1#: Then, why did the police question you?
#Person2#: I waited there for a long time, then I decided to climb into her home through the window, and find out what was going on, but someone called 911. The police came and questioned me.
#Person1#: But where was the woman?
#Person2#: Ha ha, she had fallen asleep after climbing in. Luckily, she woke up and explained everything to the police. | #Person1# asks Uncle George how long has he been a taxi driver, and Uncle George tells #Person1# about his funny story as a taxi driver that he was questioned by the police because of climbing into a passenger's home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, Misaki, you're from Japan, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Akita, the northern Japan.
#Person1#: What is it like?
#Person2#: There are a lot of mountains. And you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall.
#Person1#: Sounds beautiful.
#Person2#: Yeah, in my home, Yashima town, there are only 6,000 people. But there is an amazing waterfall which I consider to be the best in Japan, really tall and wide.
#Person1#: Cool. So when is the last time you went home?
#Person2#: 7 days ago. My parents still live there. | #Person1# asks about where Misaki is from and what is it like. Misaki speaks highly of her hometown. | Summarize the 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 much is this piano, please?
#Person2#: $1000.
#Person1#: My god! That's a fortune!
#Person2#: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand.
#Person1#: But it's too dear for me.
#Person2#: That's the best piano hit our store.
#Person1#: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano.
#Person2#: Then how about this one made in New York? It's priced at only $620.
#Person1#: I hope its quality is guaranteed.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, madam. As ours is a well known store, our goods are always dependable.
#Person1#: Can you make it any cheaper? It's the first time that I've visited your store.
#Person2#: For the first time, I'll make it an even figure $600.
#Person1#: Thank you. By the way, can you have it delivered?
#Person2#: Yes, of course, madam. We will deliver it free of charge. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the price of pianos in #Person2#'s store. #Person1# bargains with #Person2# on a piano made in New York and #Person2# offers with a cheaper price and a free delivery. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Kate. Long time no see.
#Person2#: Good morning, Vera, Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Kate, I know you ' Ve been a stewardess for more than one year. And I ' ll have an interview on stewardess tomorrow. Can you tell me some etiquette about the interview?
#Person2#: Of course. First you should do up your long hair and do make up but not too thick.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I should pay attention to?
#Person2#: Yes, when you attend the interview, you should pay attention to your manner, style of conversation and expression. You should keep smiling always, being polite when you talk with the interviewer. Don't move from time to time when you sit there. And you also should know how to use eye contact.
#Person1#: Thank you, I've learned so much from you.
#Person2#: That ' s all right. Hope you can do better tomorrow. | Vera will have an interview on stewardess tomorrow, so Kate tells her some etiquette about the interview, including the hairstyle, make-up, manner, style of conversation, and expression. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, ma ' am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m looking for a sweater.
#Person1#: What size are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I ' m looking for size 10 but you don ' t have it.
#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.
#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?
#Person1#: Sure. The fitting room is on your right.
#Person2#: It fits well. I like it a lot. What do you think?
#Person1#: You look pretty in red.
#Person2#: Oh, it ' s my favorite. How much is it?
#Person1#: $ 29.99.
#Person2#: Okay. I ' ll take it. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. | #Person2# purchases a red sweater 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#: Hello, Mr. Wang. I am glad to meet you here at the fair.
#Person2#: Like wise. Take a seat, please. How about a cup of tea?
#Person1#: Sure. Thank you. It seems your business is prosperous. There are many customers here.
#Person2#: Yes, it's not too bad. Our sales are going up year after year. And we still have a large potential production capacity.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. So far, we have several agents abroad.
#Person1#: We are willing to be your agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. What do you think?
#Person2#: That sounds good.
#Person1#: Then, what's your usual commission rate for your agents?
#Person2#: Usually, we give a commission of 4 % to our agents.
#Person1#: 4 % is too low, I think. You see, we have a lot of work to do in sales promotion, such as advertising on radio or TV, printing booklets, leaflets, catalogues and so on. It all costs money, 4 % is not enough.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We'll allow you a higher commission rate if your sales score a substantial increase.
#Person1#: You mean to say a bonus given a good sale score.
#Person2#: It sounds OK. Then how do you pay the commission?
#Person1#: We may deduct the commission from the invoice value directly or remit it to you after payment.
#Person2#: All right. If it's okay, we would like to sign an agency agreement with you immediately.
#Person1#: Think it over. We hope to keep a good business relationship with you.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help. | #Person1# meets Mr.Wang and offers to be his agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. Mr.Wang agrees after they discuss the commission rate and ways of payment. Mr.Wang would like to sign an agency agreement with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jim? Jim? ... What are you doing in the kitchen?
#Person2#: Nothing, Mummy. I was hungry so I came here for some milk.
#Person1#: Milk? I thought you didn't like milk.
#Person2#: I don't, but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator.
#Person1#: Nonsense. There's lots of food in the refrigerator... What's behind your back?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: What are you hiding behind your back? Let me see.
#Person2#: Promise that you won't get angry.
#Person1#: OK, I promise. What is it?
#Person2#: It's a kitty.
#Person1#: Oh, Jim. I told you. No pets. It'll make a mess of this house.
#Person2#: Please, Mummy. Everybody else in my class keeps a pet. Please, I'll take care of it. It's a good kitty. It'll not bring you any trouble.
#Person1#: No way. It might belong to somebody else. You can't keep it here.
#Person2#: Please, Mummy. I found it this afternoon by the garbage bin. It was starving and looking for something to eat. Please! You see, it's so cute and tame.
#Person1#: All right. But you have to clean up everything it messes up.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you, Mummy. | Jim lies to his mother that he's in the kitchen because he's hungry and looking for some milk, but his mother finds out he's looking for milk for a kitty. Jim begs his mother to keep it. His mother at first disagrees but finally gives in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: It's broken. I just bought it yesterday, you know, it costs me $ 556.
#Person1#: It sounds too bad. What will you do?
#Person2#: Mike suggests me to return it.
#Person1#: That's what I want to say. | #Person2# bought something yesterday and it's broken. Mike suggests #Person2# return it and #Person1# 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, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: how much do they cost?
#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift.
#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased. | #Person1# comes to the store where #Person1# bought some vases yesterday to buy some more souvenirs. With #Person2#'s help, #Person1# purchases some postcards, a green mask, and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.
#Person2#: You know I don't know anything about fashion.
#Person1#: Which dress do you like best?
#Person2#: Well, they are both all right.
#Person1#: Only all right?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.
#Person1#: Mike, that's no help to me at all. I can't wear both of them at the same time. I want a decision.
#Person2#: But after all, it is your decision, not mine.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. The green dress is very smart. but I can't be sure if it goes with a hat. | #Person1# asks Mike for advice about which dress to choose. Mike thinks both dresses are nice. #Person1# still hesitates. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.
#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?
#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.
#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.
#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?
#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turnaround, but it will cost you extra. | #Person1# orders 2,000 new business cards with #Person2# assistance. #Person1# wants them sooner. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will cost more. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I've been told to come in and see someone about my L / C. I just had a message to come in and see someone called Kristy.
#Person1#: I'm Kristy. Can I help?
#Person2#: I received a letter asking me to come in and see you. I'm Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Hello Mr. Simons. I have some information about your L / C amendment. The negotiating bank has just informed us that the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment.
#Person2#: Oh dear! Where should I go from here?
#Person1#: I'd recommend going back to the 3rd party, personally this time, and discussing what exactly it is they aren't happy with. Hopefully you can reach some sort of agreement, which is viable for everyone. | Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics sees Kristy about his L / C amendment. Kristy tells him the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment. Kristy recommends him to go back to the 3rd party and discuss 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#: Speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.
#Person2#: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio.
#Person1#: Sure. It's one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to the New Year's Concert in 2010.
#Person1#: Wow, you're so lucky. I saw it on TV. But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall.
#Person2#: That's for sure. You know, I had the greatest time ever. | #Person1# and #Person2# like the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic. #Person2# went to the concert in 2010 while #Person1# only saw it on TV. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's your father?
#Person2#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person1#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Person1#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
#Person2#: How do you want to spend your old age?
#Person1#: In the same way, probably. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s father retired and he wants to travel around the world. #Person2# probably wants to spend old age in the same way. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: One of my students told me she was very depressed today.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Her father is dying.
#Person2#: Oh, that's very sad.
#Person1#: Yeah, she's broken up about it, poor kid.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I talked to her for a while, but she's really depressed. So, I made an appointment with the school counselor for her.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. The counselor is a psychologist. He's better trained to handle these sorts of things.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I told her. I'm glad she's reaching out for help, instead of trying to deal with this on her own.
#Person2#: Yeah, me too. | #Person1# tells #Person2# one of #Person1#'s students was depressed because her father was dying. #Person1# made an appointment with the school counselor for her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.
#Person2#: You're right! I will call him this weekend and meet him. | #Person1# tells #Person2# John had moved and won't come back to their school. #Person2# missed his goodbye party but will call John this weekend and meet 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#: Hectic. It's always hectic. But how was your windsurfing?
#Person2#: I tried it for a half-hour. It was interesting, but. . . well. . . I couldn't really do it.
#Person1#: See? I told you. It's very hard.
#Person2#: I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail. I probably fell down fifty times.
#Person1#: Fifty times?
#Person2#: Yes, it was really stupid.
#Person1#: And how much did it cost to rent it?
#Person2#: It was fifty dollars for a half-hour.
#Person1#: Well, that's not too bad then.
#Person2#: What do you mean? It's expensive!
#Person1#: Yes, but you have to calculate a little. You paid fifty dollars and you fell down fifty times. So you only spent one dollar per fall. That's cheap. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# fell down fifty times when practicing windsurfing and the rent was fifty dollars for a half-hour. #Person1# thinks it's worth the rent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Carol Tiang. That's spelled J - I - A - N - G.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Ma'am. I can't find anything under that name. Do you have your confirmation number?
#Person2#: No, I don't have it with me. But I know I have a reservation. My husband made it for me last month.
#Person1#: Well, let me look again. How do you spell your first name, Ma'am?
#Person2#: C - A - R - O - L. Carol.
#Person1#: I don't find a Carol in the computer for today. I have a Carol Larson here. But that reservation is for next Monday.
#Person2#: No, that's not me. My name is Tiang, not Larson. My husband reserved for me.
#Person1#: Are you sure he used your name, Ma'am? Maybe he reserved under his name.
#Person2#: His name is Lin, L - I - N.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I have nothing here.
#Person2#: Miss, I know he made this reservation for me. | Carol Tiang wants to check in and tells #Person1# her husband Lin reserved a room for her. #Person1# tries several times but doesn't find a Carol or a Lin in the computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?
#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.
#Person1#: What was she like?
#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn?
#Person2#: She taught us that you can do anything that you want to do.
#Person1#: Anything? Do you really believe that we can do anything?
#Person2#: If you really want to do something and you work hard at it, I believe you can do it.
#Person1#: You said she was strict. Did she have a lot of rules?
#Person2#: She had some rules that helped us to feel comfortable. For example, the students had to treat each other with respect, or they would be disciplined.
#Person1#: I see. She sounds like she really cared about her students.
#Person2#: Yes. She treated us all fairly. She don't have any teacher's pets.
#Person1#: Really? Doesn't every teacher have a teacher's pet?
#Person2#: Well. To be honest, I usually sucked up to teachers because I wanted them to give me good grades. However, Miss Baymler didn't treat me any differently. She really didn't have any teacher's pets.
#Person1#: Do you know what she is doing now?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I do. After she taught our class, she got married and moved to another city. Then, she started writing children's book.
#Person1#: Have you ever read one of the books?
#Person2#: Of course! Both children and adults enjoy her books.
#Person1#: Why don't you recommend one to me?
#Person2#: ok! I'll bring one to you next time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the best teacher #Person2# ever had is Miss Baymler. #Person2# describes what she was like, how she taught students, and tells #Person1# Miss Baymler is now writing children's books. #Person2#'ll bring one to #Person1# next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have a problem with my credit card.
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: There is a charge on my card that I didn't make.
#Person2#: Can you tell me what the charge was?
#Person1#: It's for a purse that cost $ 350.
#Person2#: Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse?
#Person1#: I can't even afford a purse that expensive.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry. When was this purchase made?
#Person1#: I was at work, but the purchase was made at 3
#Person2#: We're going to investigate this claim.
#Person1#: OK. Do I have to pay for this charge?
#Person2#: You won't have to pay for anything. | #Person1# claims that there's a charge on #Person1#'s card that #Person1# didn't make. #Person2# asks about the details and will investigate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't we get ourselves a new car? The old one's falling apart.
#Person2#: What a good idea!
#Person1#: What kind shall we get?
#Person2#: We could go to more places this time, if you liked.
#Person1#: Yes, fine.
#Person2#: When shall we go and look?
#Person1#: Why not sometime next week?
#Person2#: No, let's go on Saturday.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Where shall we go?
#Person1#: There's a car dealer down the road. How about going there?
#Person2#: No, I don't like that place. Why don't we try the garage Martin recommended?
#Person1#: Fine, We'll do that. | #Person1# suggests getting a new car. #Person2# agrees. They decide to try the garage Martin recommended on Saturday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do I have to deposit my handbag at the checkroom?
#Person2#: No, you do not have to. The handbag can be taken with you. There is the cart at the entrance.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'd tike to buy some milk powder for my baby. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?
#Person2#: Well, how old is your baby?
#Person1#: No more than three.
#Person2#: The milk powder on the second level of the shelf is for the kids from 2 ages to 4 ages. I advice that you should buy the Wyeth brand, the source of milk is imported from New Zealand.
#Person1#: How about its quality?
#Person2#: You can be assured of it. There are various nutritions which are beneficial for the growth of babies'bone and cerebrum.
#Person1#: OK, what is this?
#Person2#: It is feeding-bottle as the free gift.
#Person1#: It is thoughtful. I will take it. | #Person1# purchases Wyeth brand milk powder for #Person1#'s baby who's no more than three with #Person2#'s assistance and recommendation. | Summarize the 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 things with you?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Thank you.
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to make a deposit.
#Person1#: Will you be depositing cash or a check?
#Person2#: I will be depositing cash.
#Person1#: How much would you like to deposit?
#Person2#: It's going to be $ 300.
#Person1#: What account would you like to deposit that into?
#Person2#: Could you deposit that into my account for stocks, please?
#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you today?
#Person2#: That'll be all. Thank you very much. | #Person2# deposits $ 300 in cash into #Person2#'s stock account 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#: What would you like for dessert, sir? We have a choice of cake or ice cream.
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any. You see, I'm on a diet.
#Person1#: oh, well, perhaps you'd like a cup of coffee or tea instead.
#Person2#: Yes, coffee, please. | #Person2#'s on a diet so he refuses dessert. #Person1# suggests coffee or tea instead and #Person2# orders coffee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, let me see some of your hats, please.
#Person1#: OK, come this way, please. How does this one fit you?
#Person2#: It's a little bit tight.
#Person1#: Let me stretch it for you. How is that now?
#Person2#: Yes, it fits all right now. I'll take it. Please put it in a bag and I'll take along.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: Thirty-five yuan.
#Person2#: Here is the money.
#Person1#: Thanks. Nothing else, today?
#Person2#: Nothing else, thank you. | #Person2# gets a hat and pays thirty-five yuan for it 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#: Egg, this bathroom is a pigsty!
#Person2#: Helen, why do you keep flushing the toilet? What's wrong?
#Person1#: I just can't stand it. It's really gross in here! There's a stain on the toilet seat, and the floor was wet and slippery. So I cleaned it!
#Person2#: You did what? Helen, I know it's gross, but I've seen many public washrooms that are much worse. Why are you cleaning the counter top? are you out of your mind?
#Person1#: I can't help myself ; it's just so disgusting in here!
#Person2#: Helen, this is not like your own bathroom. Just leave it to the cleaners, okay?
#Person1#: Hang on. I'm just gonna quickly wipe the sink and sweep the floor.
#Person2#: You're such a neat freak! I'm outta here! | Helen cannot stand the mess of the public bathroom and keeps cleaning it. Egg tries to stop her but Helen won't listen. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?
#Person2#: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. We have a lot of successful cases. If you're trying advance your career, I would love to help you. XYZ Company is one of our clients. They're in need of the talent like you. Would you be interested in taking part in an interview? It is scheduled some time within this week.
#Person1#: Thank you for calling. I really appreciate your kindness. But right now, I'm very busy preparing for an interview of another company. I don't think I am available for this opportunity.
#Person2#: Ok, I see. Good luck to you. You have my number. Call me when you change your mind. I can send you more detailed information about our company and jobs you might be interested in if you give me your private e-mail address.
#Person1#: Well, I will text it to you. Thank you, bye for now.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Bye. | Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company phones Monica to invite her to a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for an interview of another company. Richard asks her to call him when she changes her mind. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We're supposed to check in at the air-china's counter. Thirty minutes before take off, Joe.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17 o'clock.'
#Person1#: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in.
#Person2#: Yes, It's essential.
#Person1#: What about our luggage?
#Person2#: We can check it and hand carry small bags. And we have open each for inspection
#Person1#: Are they going to frisk all the passengers?
#Person2#: I think so. we certainly don't want a highjack to happen on our plane today. | Joe tells #Person1# they will show ID cards and check luggage when checking in at the air china's counter. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, are we all ready to go?
#Person2#: Yup, I think so. The car's packed, we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.
#Person1#: Did you get the camera?
#Person2#: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
#Person1#: Yup, it's all set.
#Person2#: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?
#Person1#: I'm sure. . . we'Ve got all our bases covered.
#Person2#: Well, let's get going then! I love road trips!
#Person1#: Um. . . do you think we can make a pit stop?
#Person2#: But we'Ve only been on the road for ten minutes.
#Person1#: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left. | #Person1# and #Person2# checks and think they've prepared everything for road trips, but soon #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a pit stop as #Person1# forgot to go to the bathroom before leaving. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK. I just saw a Versace for thirty dollars. This stuff can't be real!
#Person2#: Most of it is. You should sign up.
#Person1#: I'm not sure I'd want to give these people my credit card number.
#Person2#: Didn't you read about Paypal and Bidpai? They are very safe.
#Person1#: Sure, but it's so complicated. They asked for my credit card authorization number.
#Person2#: That's the last three or four numbers on the back of your credit card where your signature is.
#Person1#: I have trouble understanding all these forms. . . but I'm sure I'll get it. | #Person1#'s paying by credit card and worries about its safety. #Person2# assures #Person1# of the security and tells #Person1# what 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#: A Westerner said to his Chinese friend. ' Chinese people slurp when drinking soup. It's disgusting. ' The Chinese friend replied, ' Westerners make a lot of noise licking their fingers when eating. It's even worse. '
#Person2#: Everyone has his own habits, but these habits are not very good. The noise often spoils other people's appetite.
#Person1#: I attended a course on table manners while I was in the United States. Some of the things we learnt included how to place the napkin and utensils and how to pass the bread. Before each course, the teacher would ask if we wanted to learn the Continental European way or the American way. We always said ' American way. ' It's amazing that everyone is so used to their own table manners. What is the Chinese way?
#Person2#: The westerners use knives and forks to eat so it is complicated. The Chinese use a pair of chopsticks and eat out of the same plate. I assume it is less complicated, right?
#Person1#: Not really. I did some research about Chinese table manners. The important rule is to remain silent while eating. Of course, this refers to family meals only. Not talking over meals is supposed to be good for the health. It is impolite if people do not talk to each other during a social party. The table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated. Each dish should be placed in the correct position. When fish is served, the tail should be pointing at the guest because tail meat is supposed to be tasty. If it is in winter, the stomach should face the right-hand side of the guest because that portion of the fish is very rich in winter. Each dish should be commenced by the eldest person who is seated at the head of the table. The diners should sit close to the table so food won't drop on their cloths. No noise should be made when chewing. No one should move food back to the communal plate even if he doesn't like it. One should drink soup slowly and is not supposed to make a lot of noise. All these table manners are very similar to Western habits.
#Person2#: It seems that people share the same basic sense of etiquette regardless of their background. Apart from the different tools used for eating we seem to follow the same principles. We do not let inappropriate manners spoil other people's appetite. Westerners like to say, ' bon appetite ' before meals which is one way to suggest ' mind your table manners. ' Is there such an expression in Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes. We say ' eat well and drink well. ' | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about western and Chinese table manners. #Person2# thinks the Chinese table manners are less complicated but #Person1# finds the table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated and takes serving the fish for example. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# more about Chinese table manners which are very similar to Western habits. They both agree people share the same basic sense of etiquette regardless of their background. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: An interesting meeting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.
#Person1#: Let me introduce myself, by the way, my name is Dick Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do? I'm Mary Green.
#Person1#: Sorry, what was your last name again?
#Person2#: Green, G-R-E-E-N, but just call me Mary.
#Person1#: OK. I'm Dick.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you. | Dick Brown and Mary Green meet at a meeting and introduce themselves to each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Betty?
#Person2#: I think I can, Henry. It must be Jenny Brown, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. She is beautiful, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yes, she is. She doesn't look old at all.
#Person1#: I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
#Person2#: I'm sure she is. She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.
#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Not that long ago! I am not more than twenty-nine myself! | Betty and Henry recognize Jenny Brown and think she looks much younger than her real age. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
#Person1#: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for a change?
#Person2#: Oh, that's a good idea. I like Kentucky fried chicken very much.
#Person1#: Dad, you always talk about fried chicken. Let's have something different. I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.
#Person2#: OK then. You'll drive, won't you?
#Person1#: No, I'm a bit tired today. You should drive.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I always do things like that. I hope your Mom will be back soon. Ah here we are.
#Person1#: Dad, what would you like to have? I'd like a hamburger.
#Person2#: I want one, too. And some French fries, Jill?
#Person1#: Please buy me some salad instead. And a glass of Coke. OK?
#Person2#: Hamburger, salad, and a glass of Coke. Is that all for you, Jill?
#Person1#: Right, and give me an ice cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.
#Person2#: And I'll get some vegetables for myself, and a coffee... | Jill's mom isn't home. Jill doesn't want fried fish and chicken soup her father plans to cook for dinner, so she and her father go to McDonald's and they talk about what to eat. | Summarize the 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 know the weather's been awful so far this summer.
#Person2#: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures.
#Person1#: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terrible. I didn't have an air-conditioner, and my apartment was on the fifth floor. Every night I slept on top of my bed with the windows wide-open and a fan six inches from my face.
#Person2#: That sounds pretty tough. I guess I've gotten used to the heat, so I don't notice it as much. However, last year was definitely a lot hotter than this year. And, to be honest, I am enjoying the break. What are summers like for you back home?
#Person1#: For one thing, there's little humidity. Seattle is right on the ocean so we always have a nice offshore breeze blowing in, and it doesn't really get hot until late July. That's why I found it so oppressive last year. Our summers are just so different.
#Person2#: Interesting. Seattle sounds like a great place to be during the summer. | This summer there's very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures in Japan and #Person1# loves it because #Person1# had a tough time with the heat last year. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the weather in Seattle where there's little humidity and nice offshore breeze. | Summarize the 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, I'm a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn't work! The lines.., the... there're lines all over the picture! I'm just not satisfied. I'd like to have my money back, or give me a new television.
#Person2#: Well, it's not my fault! What did you do with it when you got it home?
#Person1#: I just plugged it in and turned it on.
#Person2#: Well, it was working fine when you took it... when you left here.
#Person1#: Well, I think the least you people can do is to come over and adjust it for me, and make sure the thing's working all right.
#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't mind doing that. Or you could bring it here and I'll have a look at it. But you bought a second-hand TV and there's only a... two-day warranty on it.
#Person1#: Second-hand? Second-hand?! That thing was supposed to be new! Your salesman told me it was brand new.
#Person2#: Well, I can't be responsible for that. | The television #Person1# bought at #Person2#'s store doesn't work. #Person2# promises to have a look at it and tells #Person1# it's a second-hand TV so there's only a two-day warranty. #Person1#'s angry because #Person1# wasn't informed of 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#: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
#Person2#: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?
#Person1#: Uh, no. Who exactly?
#Person2#: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the 'Grip' for short.
#Person1#: Who in the world is he?
#Person2#: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time.
#Person1#: Seriously? Where is he?
#Person2#: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight.
#Person1#: Huh?
#Person2#: And then there is Georgina, the Great.
#Person1#: Georgina ... and great for what?
#Person2#: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes.
#Person1#: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know.
#Person2#: And, and there is Brad Pitt ...
#Person1#: Now, there's someone I recognize ...
#Person2#: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked.
#Person1#: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening.
#Person2#: Okay. | #Person1# comes to John's party. John tells #Person1# about the famous guests at the party including the world-famous snake trainer Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger, the world's greatest arm wrestler Georgina and the captain of the national Yo-Yo team. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Is this Ann?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly?
#Person1#: Yes, it's me.
#Person2#: Do you have a cold?
#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it.
#Person2#: I understand. What should I tell Mr. Morley?
#Person1#: Why not just tell him I'm sick? I'll ring him myself this afternoon.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to see a doctor?
#Person1#: Not yet. I feel too lousy to go out. Anyway, I have a flu. I know what it is. I don't need a doctor to tell me that.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too?
#Person1#: I'm not sure yet. Maybe this will all be gone in a day. So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments. I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think.
#Person2#: It's rainy weather today. Maybe it's better if you just stay inside. Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep.
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I plan to do. Except I won't make the chicken soup. Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it.
#Person2#: That bad, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm very nauseous. It's mostly nausea and a fever.
#Person2#: Well, I'll cancel your appointments for today. And I'll tell Mr. Morley.
#Person1#: Thanks, Ann. Talk to you this afternoon.
#Person2#: Hope you feel better. | Kelly phones Ann and tells Ann she has a flu so she will miss her presentation today. Ann offers to tell Mr.Morley Keely's sick but Kelly decides to ring him herself. Kelly will call Ann in the afternoon to tell Ann if her appointments for tomorrow should be canceled. | Summarize the 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. Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?
#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes!
#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgertful!
#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she?
#Person2#: She's eighty-seven.
#Person1#: I suggest you take this book. It's very exciting.
#Person2#: Thank you. That's a good idea. she likes excting books. Can you suggest another one? | Mrs. Smith's looking for some books for her mother who has a bad memory and likes detective stories. #Person1# suggests one book and Mrs. Smith thinks it's good. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: And the cover is great! The colors are brilliant!
#Person2#: Give me a break. You don't care about the colors. You just like the hot babe on the cover.
#Person1#: OK, you got me. So, do you have a subscription?
#Person2#: Of course. I'm currently the subscriber of 10 different fashion magazines.
#Person1#: So what do you do with all the out-dated issues?
#Person2#: I guess I'm lending them to you. . . | #Person1# likes the cover of #Person2#'s fashion magazine. #Person2# plans to lend the out-dated issues magazines to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm doing well. How about you?
#Person1#: Never better, thanks.
#Person2#: So how have you been lately?
#Person1#: I've actually been pretty good. You?
#Person2#: I'm actually in school right now.
#Person1#: Which school do you attend?
#Person2#: I'm attending PCC right now.
#Person1#: Are you enjoying it there?
#Person2#: It's not bad. There are a lot of people there.
#Person1#: Good luck with that.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s attending PCC right now. #Person1# wishes #Person2# good luck. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.
#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?
#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set.
#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?
#Person1#: I have no clue.
#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look at?
#Person1#: I don't know where to go to find a nice bedroom set.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine, if you'd like.
#Person1#: Please do.
#Person2#: I bought mine from IKEA.
#Person1#: Are the bedroom sets at IKEA affordable?
#Person2#: Not really, but you're paying for quality. | #Person1# wants a new bedroom set. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got #Person2#'s from IKEA and they are worth the price. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you just hold this for me?
#Person2#: What are you doing? Is anything wrong?
#Person1#: Yes, but I've nearly fixed it . Just take it , will you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, of course. I'm sorry-I wasn't thinking. . . . . | #Person1# requests #Person2# to hold something while #Person1# fixes 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#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your calss with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next calss?
#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this calss this morning?
#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat.
#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.
#Person1#: You want to bet?
#Person2#: Yeah, what't the bet?
#Person1#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing. | #Person1#'s exhausted after exercise class but #Person2# thinks it's easy. #Person2#'ll attend the next class and bets #Person2# won't feel a thing. | Summarize the 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 been to Shanghai before?
#Person2#: Yes I have. I've been there three times in the past year.
#Person1#: That sounds great. Have you been to the top of the Pearl Tower?
#Person2#: No I haven't. I haven't visited the Bund either. I've always had too much work to do.
#Person1#: So you haven't done much then, in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Actually, I've eaten soup dumplings in a lovely restaurant on Nanjing Lu. They were delicious! | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been to Shanghai three times but have not done much besides eating. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you go faster, sir? I have a meeting in 15 minutes.
#Person2#: The traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert.
#Person1#: Should I get out and walk?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes. | #Person1# has a meeting in 15 minutes, so #Person2# will take a short-cut which will take only 5 minutes to avoid traffic. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Todd, I heard you are from San Francisco. How is the weather there?
#Person2#: Well, the best time of the year is probably in September, it rains a lot from November to March next year.
#Person1#: So how's the living there?
#Person2#: It's really expensive. Because there are lots of really big rich companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple. They pay their employees a lot of money. Once you get the job at these companies. You are SAT. But it also means that the cost of living there has really gone up. | Todd tells #Person1# the weather is rainy in San Francisco and living there is expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, did you see the football match on TV this afternoon?
#Person2#: What's the good news? You look very excited! Has our football team won the match?
#Person1#: Of course they have! 5 to 0.
#Person2#: You're kidding! No, wait a moment, you're fooling me! You know, I can't stand anymore of our team losing the game.
#Person1#: No, I'm telling you the truth. Our team won the game finally, isn't it exciting?
#Person2#: Oh, really! I can't believe it. We have one at last. I'm too excited. We've waited for this victory for too long. We must have a big celebration.
#Person1#: Of course, let's first go to our school and tell our classmates.
#Person2#: Good idea. Let's go. | #Person1# excitedly tells #Person2# their football team won the match. #Person2# at first doesn't believe it but later gets excited. They'll go to school and tell classmates the good news. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, here we are in LA. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the map.
#Person2#: I hear the Grand Canyon is the most beautiful place on Earth. In the Colorado River goes right through it.
#Person1#: OK, let's go there. Can we camp near there or do we have to find a hotel?
#Person2#: I guess there are no village houses and we won't have to spend money on hotels until we had a big city.
#Person1#: OK, where do we go from there?
#Person2#: How about heading North? It starts to boil in the Southwest in the summer.
#Person1#: Then let's head up and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park.
#Person2#: Great. We can stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way. Then we can go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. If we go all the way out to some of the remote parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals.
#Person1#: That sounds a little scary.
#Person2#: Yeah, but exciting. Do you think we can do all of this in a week? We've got to get back in time for school registration.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person1# and #Person2# arrive in LA. They decide to go to the Grand Canyon first, stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way, and go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peter, hi, how are you? I haven't seen you for ages.
#Person2#: Hello, Marry. Wow, it must be at least 5 years. What are you doing here?
#Person1#: I came for a meeting. Business trip, you know. Anyway, how are you?
#Person2#: I'm good, thanks. I still work in a school. What about you?
#Person1#: I have a new job now. So I have to travel a lot.
#Person2#: What do you do?
#Person1#: I work for a travel agency. Working in a restaurant was just too boring.
#Person2#: Your new job sounds interesting. Have you got time for a coffee? So we could catch up.
#Person1#: Sure, why not?
#Person2#: Oh, there's a nice cafe about 2 minutes from here.
#Person1#: Let's go then. | Peter and Marry haven't met for years. They tell each other what they've been doing and decide to go for a coffee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your bedrooms looking quite good now, Sam. I'm glad we were able to buy that carpet in the sales. It looks perfect on your floor.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm not sure the lamp is right from my desk, though. It's too big, could we see if there's anything I like better when we next go shopping?
#Person1#: Well, we can have a look when we go to the city center tomorrow. I still need a new blanket for your sister's bed.
#Person2#: OK, good idea. | #Person1# thinks the carpet in Sam's room is a good bargain. #Person1# and Sam will go to the city center tomorrow to buy a lamp and a blanket. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Is that Stefan?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Stefan here.
#Person2#: Really? Are you sure? I called before and he was there.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure. You have the wrong number. I have used this number for more than 20 years.
#Person2#: That can't be true. I remember the number clearly. Is your number 1199886?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's 1199866. It seems that you have misdialed.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I bothered you. I'm really sorry.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. It happens to everyone.
#Person2#: Sorry again for bothering you.
#Person1#: That's all right. | #Person2# calls to find Stefan, but #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has dialed the wrong number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of exercise they do every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.
#Person1#: So you think it's ok for people who are dieting to eat chocolate?
#Person2#: Sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small dessert.
#Person1#: How about drinking soda?
#Person2#: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be a treat ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever. If you want to lose weight and you can't stop drinking soda, try some diet coke.
#Person1#: That's good advice. Have you ever tried taking vitamins?
#Person2#: My mother used to make me take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.
#Person1#: How do you know so much about food and dieting?
#Person2#: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size than I am now! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that it's much better to eat a balanced diet. Obese people need to eat healthy food and do more exercise, and they don't have to cut out fattening foods. Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Vitamins are good as a supplement. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is your strongest trait?
#Person2#: Adaptability and sense of humor.
#Person1#: How would your friends or colleagues describe you?
#Person2#: ( Pause a few seconds ) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
#Person1#: What personality traits do you admire?
#Person2#: Honest, flexible and easy-going.
#Person1#: What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel?
#Person2#: I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership.
#Person1#: How do you normally handle criticism?
#Person2#: Silence is golden. Just don't say anything ; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
#Person1#: What do you find frustrating in a work situation?
#Person2#: Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.
#Person1#: How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?
#Person2#: I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. To secure employment hopefully with your company.
#Person1#: How long would you like to stay with this company?
#Person2#: I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field. | During the interview, #Person1# asks Mr. Chen several questions, such as his strongest traits, the personality traits he admires, leadership qualities he developed, ways to handle criticism and conflicts, and so on. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is Alice available?
#Person2#: You're talking to her.
#Person1#: I've called you a hundred times today.
#Person2#: I was busy doing something. I apologize.
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Did you need something?
#Person1#: Did you want to do something tomorrow?
#Person2#: Is there somewhere special you wanted to go?
#Person1#: How about a movie?
#Person2#: A movie sounds good.
#Person1#: Call me tomorrow then.
#Person2#: I will see you tomorrow. | #Person1# calls Alice to invite her to watch a movie together 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#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor, he is indeed a genius. He did a perfect job. His name is Menuhin, a descendent of Russian American immigrants.
#Person1#: Oh, I learned that he is also a legendary violinist.
#Person2#: Absolutely right. He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto. That caused a sensation. The audience were stunned by his pure tone.
#Person1#: Obviously you did enjoy the concert.
#Person2#: Yes, I did. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the concert was terrific and the conductor Menuhin is indeed a genius who is also a legendary violinist. | Summarize the 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, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.
#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?
#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.
#Person1#: When did you go there?
#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.
#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?
#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.
#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated.
#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties.
#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back.
#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans.
#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down.
#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office.
#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles. | #Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s nice outfit. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to go to the sale down at the department store where they have clothes of both casual and formal styles. They will go to a party tonight dressing casually. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is that you have there?
#Person2#: Aah! Close your eyes. You aren't supposed to see this.
#Person1#: Ah ha! I caught you. Just let me peek. I won't tell anyone.
#Person2#: You can't peek! This is a surprise.
#Person1#: How about one little hint?
#Person2#: Here's one little hint. If you don't go out right now, this won't be under the tree.
#Person1#: That's a very good hint.
#Person2#: And please shut the door and lock it behind you! | #Person1# wants to know the surprise #Person2# is preparing. #Person2# gives #Person1# a hint. | Summarize the 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 Wei, what are you going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I think I'll stay in on Saturday and rest.
#Person1#: Oh right. . . How about Sunday?
#Person2#: Ah, I'm going to the pub to watch the football.
#Person1#: Oh really? I'll come along with you if that's ok.
#Person2#: Sure, you're more than welcome. I'm meeting everyone at three o'clock.
#Person1#: Oh great, I'll see you there! | #Person1# will go along with Wei to the pub to watch the football on Sunday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves.
#Person2#: How many different varieties of products do you import from China?
#Person1#: China provides the bulk of our product inventory, for sure. We import more than 40 different items from China. Most of the imports that come out of China are low-grade plastics or toys. Japan produces many electronic exports, Germany produces excellent mechanical exports.
#Person2#: Do you import any food items?
#Person1#: Generally speaking, food items are difficult to import. Food with the short shelf life is liable to spoil in the time it takes to ship from one place to another. The only food items we import are specialty canned or preserved foods. The shelf life is longer for these products. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that people will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on their shelves with more than 40 different items from China. Food items are difficult to import with the short shelf 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#: Looks like a good party, I probably know about half the people.
#Person2#: Who's that boy?
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: The one next to the telephone.
#Person1#: I don't know. Never saw him before. Why?
#Person2#: I think he's the boy who just moved into my apartment building. | #Person2# thinks the boy next to the telephone at the party is the one who just moved into #Person2#'s apartment building. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.
#Person2#: Lend you a few bucks? No way! Still remember the money you borrowed me last time?
#Person1#: Yeah. But I. . . | #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here!
#Person2#: Did you call for a car service
#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged
#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you
#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork near Broadway. I am not sure I can snake it in half an hour.
#Person1#: But I can't miss the flight. It's an important meeting and it's waiting for me.
#Person2#: All right, I will try my best. If there aren't any holdups, I think we can get there in time.
#Person1#: That's great. How much is it to the airport
#Person2#: About $ 25, tips not included.
#Person1#: Fine. Will you please help me with the luggage
#Person2#: Oh, yes, sure. Let me put it in the boot.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: Not at all. Bang the door, please.
#Person1#: Ok, let's hurry.
#Person2#: You are in luck. The traffic is not heavy today. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to take #Person1# to the airport and catch the 930 flight to New York in half an hour. The traffic is not heavy today so they arrive on time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I'm planning a trip to Europe.
#Person1#: Have you decided which city you want to go?
#Person2#: Well, what's the price of this route?
#Person1#: That's $ 400 and we will visit 4 cities. | #Person2# is asking #Person1# about the price of a trip to Europe. | Summarize the 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 take your order please?
#Person2#: Can I get a burger and a large fries?
#Person1#: Sure. Anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: A large coke, please.
#Person1#: Eating here or to go?
#Person2#: Eating here, please.
#Person1#: That's 7 dollars and 25 cents. You can get free refills with your coke. | #Person2# orders a burger, a large fries and a large coke. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Crabby, I'm pleased to see you.
#Person2#: I'Ve looked over your resume, Ms. Jane. I see you'Ve already have quite a lot of experience in secretary work, could you tell me something about your talent with that company?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I worked there for two years, just graduated from college.
#Person2#: En?
#Person1#: It was a good company to work for, I enjoyed my time with them.
#Person2#: You like that work?
#Person1#: Yes, I like it very much, the work was not very demanding, and the people I work with were friendly.
#Person2#: Why do you want to leave the company?
#Person1#: Because it is an age of challenges, I must accept the new challenge in my life. | Mr. Crabby is interviewing Ms. Jane and asks her about her talent with the previous company. Jane says she left the company because she must accept the new challenge. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you please mail these letters, Lucy?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir.
#Person1#: These two are urgent letters and should be sent by registered express airmail. Others are ordinary letters.
#Person2#: All right, who should I send them to?
#Person1#: It's sent to Mr. Charles. I believe he is in London.
#Person2#: Ok, home or office address?
#Person1#: Office address, please. He might be at work when they arrive.
#Person2#: Should I enclose this commercial paper with these two letters?
#Person1#: Yes, it's right. | #Person1# is asking Lucy to mail the letters to Mr. Charles in London. | Summarize 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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