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#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Bill payment, please. I'd like to pay my electricity bill. I heard there's a new way ; I'm sick and tired of all this queuing!
#Person1#: Now, you can do it via our Atms. It's convenient and easy to use. And we have 4 machines in this branch, so the queues are not usually very long.
#Person2#: So, how do I use it?
#Person1#: You just simply follow the instructions on the screen. You can inquire about your account information and use the self-service payment function. | #Person2# wants to pay the electricity bill. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do it via ATMs and simply follow the instructions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a hamburger, please.
#Person1#: Do you want it with everything?
#Person2#: No. Don't put mustard in it.
#Person1#: All right. You have a hamburger without mustard. Anything else?
#Person2#: Sprite with ice, please.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to order a hamburger without mustard and a sprite with ice. | Summarize the 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, what is your trouble?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?
#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
#Person2#: It began the night before last.
#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tomorrow, and drink plenty of lemon juice.
#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.
#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having. | #Person2# tells the doctor that #Person2# has a sore throat and backaches. The doctor takes #Person2#'s temperature and will give #Person2# a prescription. | Summarize the 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 article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don't think the houses for sale are half that good.
#Person2#: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren't we? Just a trip to look at the place won't cist us much. | David thinks the article is advertising for housing developers. #Person2# suggests taking a look. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, I think Jimmy is coming up next! Jeez, he looks so small out there.
#Person2#: He is going to need to do some serious praying if he wants to get a hit off that player. That kid is only 12 years old, but he looks like he is already a professional baseball player!
#Person1#: Yeah... oh, no! Strike three on Marcus! That's two outs.
#Person2#: We always seem to strike out against pitchers that throw really fast. We just can't seem to be able to get the bat on the ball. Maybe the coach isn't working these kids hard enough in practice.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't know about that. I was a little early when I came to pick up Jimmy yesterday, and the coach was throwing really hard to them in batting practice. I think he usually does a great job. We should really have him over for dinner.
#Person2#: Yeah, let's look at the calendar when we get home. Oh, look, there he is! Come on, son! Get a hit!
#Person1#: Woo-hoo, let's go, Jimmy!
#Person2#: Oh, strike one... that's OK, big guy! Be patient up there!
#Person1#: You got this one... strike two... oh, honey, he was really late on that last one!
#Person2#: Keep your eye on it, Jimmy! You can do it! Just like we practiced...
#Person1#: Whoa! What a hit! It's gone! It's a home run! All right, Jimmy, way to go! Yee-haw!
#Person2#: That's my son down there! | #Person2# and #Person1# are watching the kids playing baseball and encourage Jimmy during the game. #Person2# thinks it's hard for Jimmy to get a hit off the player who is only 12 years old but already a professional baseball player. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this road to Tuner's Street?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, not very far. About an hour's walk.
#Person1#: Are there any buses going there?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but the buses don't come very often. Only about 4 times a day.
#Person1#: When does the next bus come along?
#Person2#: Not until half past seven. You will arrive there if you walk.
#Person1#: Well, thank you. I'd better walk. I can't wait an hour and a half for a bus. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk to Tuner's Street because the bus doesn't come very often 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#: I am going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to come with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday, and I won't miss it for anything. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the museum but #Person2# has other important 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#: Jack, would you like to come to my house with your wife for dinner at six tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: We would like to. Who else will be there?
#Person1#: Well, I also invite the White's.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I enjoy making friends, chatting with others. I always stay at home and feel bored. By the way, is it a formal dinner or informal one?
#Person1#: Informal, of course, just feel at home.
#Person2#: Great! Oh, I can't wait. | #Person1# invites Jack and his wife to have dinner in #Person1#'s house tomorrow evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 911.
#Person2#: Help. I need some help!
#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me what is happening?
#Person2#: I'm at the university and a student of mine suddenly fell down, knocked her head on the step, and fainted right at this very moment.
#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me exactly where you are?
#Person2#: On the...on the ...I'm sorry, I'm too nervous right now. We're on the second floor of Cutler Hall, Room 211.
#Person1#: I understand, sir. May I have your name and the student's name?
#Person2#: Her name is...uh...Anita Rivera. And my name's Lawrence Clark. I'm a professor here at the university.
#Person1#: Okay, who is there with you?
#Person2#: Um, Anita and two other students. They're watching her while I call. Do you think we should drive her to the hospital?
#Person1#: No, an ambulance is already on its way. It should be there very soon.
#Person2#: Uh, what should we do while we wait for it to come?
#Person1#: Just keep her calm and warm.
#Person2#: Okay, well do that. Thank you. | Lawrence Clark calls 911 and tells that a student fell down and fainted. Lawrence informs #Person1# of his location and his name and an ambulance is on its 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#: Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.
#Person2#: So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute ... ow!
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Oh, my finger, I burned my finger!
#Person1#: Oh, wait, I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: There.
#Person2#: Ah, ah, much better. The ice really works.
#Person1#: How does it feel?
#Person2#: Oh, I feel good. Thanks. Let's eat. | #Person2# burned #Person2#'s finger when preparing the beef, and #Person1# puts some ice on #Person2#'s finger. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to mail this letter overseas.
#Person2#: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.
#Person1#: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?
#Person2#: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it.
#Person2#: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.
#Person2#: That's OK. Fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: How much is the rent per month?
#Person2#: It's 100 yuan per year.
#Person1#: Here is the form and money.
#Person2#: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?
#Person1#: No, Thank you. | #Person1# wants to mail the letter to the U.S and #Person2# tells her that it takes four or five days. Then #Person1# asks for a post office box. | Summarize the 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 teach me how to use the computer?
#Person2#: Sure , let's take a look at the menu first.
#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer?
#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better .
#Person1#: What should I learn first?
#Person2#: Right now I 'll teach you to open files , save files and copy files . Are you ready?
#Person1#: I am ready I am going to get , let's start! | #Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to use the computer and they look at the menu first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave.
#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that.
#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first.
#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days.
#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile. | #Person1# and Francis talk about the time they spend online everyday doing personal things during working hours, and #Person1# thinks they are lucky. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to.
#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally.
#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago!
#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets!
#Person2#: I'll drink to that! | #Person1# and #Person2# think of how things change if they had done some choices differently. #Person2# finds everything happens for a reason and #Person1# has no regrets. | Summarize the 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, you know what, don't do it, 'cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting...
#Person1#: Out of hand.
#Person2#: Confusing. But not, because it's nothing.
#Person1#: Where'd you meet him?
#Person2#: Oh, listen, I can't even remember. Ok, on my birthday, I wandered into over 30 rooms, for a joke, sort of and he was there, and we started chatting...
#Person1#: About what?
#Person2#: Oh, books, and music, how much we both love New York. Harmless, harmless, meaningless. Bouquets of sharpened pencils. Oh.
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Forget it. We don't talk about anything personal, so I don't know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly. So it'll be really easy for me to stop seeing him, because I'm not... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# just email with the man. Then #Person2# recalls the day they met. Because they chatted about nothing personal, #Person2# thinks it'll be easy to stop seeing 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#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello? | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the contents in the pages. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick.
#Person2#: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things.
#Person1#: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke?
#Person2#: I don't smoke.
#Person1#: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables?
#Person2#: Not really, especially no fruit.
#Person1#: Well, since you don't eat fruit, I think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds.
#Person2#: Really? Hmm...I don't like drinking water. But, well, uh, perhaps.
#Person1#: There's no perhaps about it. And some exercise is needed to improve your health.
#Person2#: Oh, I go swimming once a week.
#Person1#: Well, you should go swimming 3 times a week, so that it really helps your health. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is often off sick and asks about #Person2#'s lifestyle. #Person1# advises #Person2# to drink more water and swim 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#: Where are you going to look for your job?
#Person2#: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.
#Person1#: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?
#Person2#: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.
#Person1#: Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket?
#Person2#: Not yet. I plan to buy it tomorrow when I get to the railway station.
#Person1#: Then you probably won't have a seat on the train. Shall I give you a ride? You know, I bought a car last month.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I can manage myself. Trust me. And there will be more things to handle by myself in the future.
#Person1#: Of course I trust you. Then is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, just cross your fingers for me. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will go to Beijing to look for a job tomorrow morning. #Person1# is willing to give #Person2# a ride, 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#: I hate to look for an apartment again.
#Person2#: Me too. We've been looking for one for 3 months, but none of them has suited us.
#Person1#: Anyway, we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on Main Street. I'm sure you will agree with me this time.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, the manager said it's an upstairs unit.
#Person2#: That's good. I don't want to live under people with loud feet.
#Person1#: And it's a corner unit.
#Person2#: That's great. We won't have neighbors on both sides of us.
#Person1#: No pets are allowed.
#Person2#: Perfect. We don't have to listen to dogs barking in the evenings.
#Person1#: And there are only 6 units in the whole building.
#Person2#: Sounds like there is no better place than this one in the world.
#Person1#: The rent is only $2,000 a month.
#Person2#: Perfect. I think we should rent it even without seeing it. | #Person2# found no suitable apartment and #Person1# tells #Person2# there's an apartment which is an upstairs and a corner unit and no pets are allowed. #Person2# thinks it's perfect and should rent 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#: Have you heard what Fred did last night?
#Person2#: No. Not yet. What happened to him?
#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight in the car with his girlfriend, while he got so mad at her that he drove his car straight into the front of a drug store.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely broken up. Actually I saw it just now as I walked by. It still parked inside the store next to the milk. There, some food all over the car. It's a terrible state.
#Person2#: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?
#Person1#: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Fred was drunk and had a fight with his girlfriend, and then he drove straight into a drug store. Fortunately, no one was injured. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, you look excited. What happened?
#Person2#: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.
#Person1#: Great! You have a good voice. By the way, are they giving prizes? I remember last time you got a pocket radio in the English contest.
#Person2#: It is said an ipad mini will be given as a reward to the first prize winner.
#Person1#: So cool. I bet you can get the first prize. Good luck!
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# is lucky today and the most important thing is that #Person2# plans to take part in a singing contest, and #Person1# bets #Person2# can win. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.
#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.
#Person1#: According to the paperwork, I have here. I'm supposed to report to Miss Hancock. Would you be able to direct me to where I can find her?
#Person2#: Sure, you need to go back out this door and then across the parking lot. The goods house is just behind it, it's a blue building. | Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find 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#: How was your dinner party?
#Person2#: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.
#Person1#: That's nice.
#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave.
#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time?
#Person2#: Until 2 o'clock in the morning. And we both had to get up early the next day.
#Person1#: Oh, he shouldn't have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.
#Person2#: Well, it's pretty difficult to do that to my wife's boss. | #Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s wife's boss again because he stayed late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we need a room for the night. Have you got any rooms available?
#Person1#: Yes. What do you like a single room or a double room?
#Person2#: A double room.
#Person1#: How many nights would you like to stay?
#Person2#: We're only staying overnight. We'll check out tomorrow morning.How much is it?
#Person1#: It's $68 per night.
#Person2#: OK. Do you accept credit cards?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. Now your room number is 204. Here is the key.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to book a double room for one night and #Person2# pays $68 with his credit card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little.
#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
#Person2#: Um... nah, nah.
#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to help you relax.
#Person2#: I just want to get my hair cut. A little of the top and sides. That's all.
#Person1#: OK, here we go. Time for the shampoo. Just move back. So what do you do, sir?
#Person2#: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents. I have an interview today. Hey, hey, you got shampoo in my eye!
#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished. Now, let me see, how does this thing work?
#Person2#: Look at all that hair on the floor! How much are you cutting off?
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. OK, now let's dry your hair and put a little styling gel in it.
#Person2#: Hey, what happened to my hair? Are you even a licensed beautician? How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? I want to talk to the manager.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but he is on vacation.
#Person2#: Forget it. Forget it. Is there any place in this town that can give me a decent haircut and fix this damage?
#Person1#: Well, my brother works next door and he offers a complete package for...
#Person2#: I know. Forget I even asked. | #Person2# wants to get his hair cut because as a lawyer, he has an interview today. He refuses #Person1#'s recommendation of today's special. Finally, #Person1# cut off too much and #Person2# feels so angry that he wants to find another place to have a decent haircut. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm not feeling too well. I think I'm going to throw up.
#Person2#: There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you.
#Person1#: I must've missed it.
#Person2#: Is this your first time flying?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm going to San Francisco.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a beautiful city. I think you'll like it.
#Person1#: Hey, I'm feeling much better already.
#Person2#: Sometimes if you don't think about it, that sick feeling will go away on its own.
#Person1#: Thanks. By the way, my name is Mary.
#Person2#: I'm Frank. Nice to meet you. | Mary doesn't feel well because it is her first time flying. Frank tells her there's an airsickness bag behind the seat. | Summarize the 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 Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Yes. Who is speaking?
#Person1#: This is Kelly speaking. I am calling from London. How are you, Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Oh, Kelly, I couldn't recognize your voice. Well, I'm fine.
#Person1#: Mr. Chang, I just want to tell you that we are leaving London for Beijing by flight CP 645 on Saturday morning. Could you meet us at the airport, please?
#Person2#: Excuse me, I couldn't quite hear you. This line is crossed. Can you speak louder, please?
#Person1#: I will say it again... Do you hear me now?
#Person2#: Much better. I will definitely go to the airport to meet you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | Kelly calls Mr. Chang to tell him the flight information and Mr. Chang will pick Kelly up at the airport. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank your for calling World Airline. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to book a plane ticket to London.
#Person1#: Round-trip or one-way?
#Person2#: One-way.
#Person1#: What date would you like to fly?
#Person2#: Saturday, July 25.
#Person1#: How many people will be traveling?
#Person2#: Just one adult.
#Person1#: Which class?
#Person2#: Economy, please. Economy class is the cheapest, right?
#Person1#: Right. Ok, the fare is $ 700. | #Person2# calls World Airline to book a plane ticket to London and #Person1# helps #Person2# to book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I find that you spend little on handset charge every month. Have you any trick?
#Person2#: It's simple. You can use call transfer.
#Person1#: Is it so simple?
#Person2#: Sure. You know, we spend most of our time at home or in the office every day, so I receive handset calls with the hand-free telephone, so I need pay little for receiving calls.
#Person1#: It's true.
#Person2#: Call transfer has many other advantages. When I am in places where network can't cover, such as the high building, I also use call transfer function, which transfers my calls to the hand-free telephone and I will not miss any call.
#Person1#: That's all?
#Person2#: In hospitals or on planes, handsets will interfere with some equip-ment, so we must close our handsets. If you set call transfer, the problem will be solved. | #Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why #Person2# spends little on handset charge and introduces the advantages of call transfer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, come here. I've found the book our teacher recommended us to buy last week.
#Person2#: Really? How much is it? Oh, it's 42 yuan! How expensive!
#Person1#: You know, it is the best seller for this year. It has had its fifth impression since its publication early this year.
#Person2#: How come? I have never seen such a popular book before.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I found there were two printings. The paperback books must be much cheaper.
#Person2#: You are right. Let's buy the cheaper one. | #Person1# and Mary are buying books and they find the paperback books are much cheaper. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.
#Person2#: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor, and things got a little out of hand.
#Person1#: Nice! So, where did you guys go?
#Person2#: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, and it turned out that it was his birthday yesterday!
#Person1#: Oh no! Mike's birthday is a drinkfest for sure!
#Person2#: Tell me about it! We drank everything in the bar!
#Person1#: Is that why you missed work today?
#Person2#: Yeah. I woke up this morning feeling really nauseous. I threw up like five times.
#Person1#: Www!
#Person2#: I was so dehydrated that I drank like a gallon of water, and my head has been pounding all day. I swear, I'm never gonna drink again!
#Person1#: Too bad man, tonight is Tracy's going away party and she asked if you were gonna go.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. I'm there! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that he went to the bar yesterday and found that it was Mike's birthday. #Person2# got drunk and missed the work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: finally we're on board!
#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.
#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed.
#Person2#: that's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out.
#Person1#: thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?
#Person2#: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.
#Person1#: good idea.
#Person2#: don't forget to keep the seat belt on.
#Person1#: ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip.
#Person2#: yes!
#Person1#: and no hijackers.
#Person2#: oh, you have too wild of an imagination. | #Person1# and #Person2# are on board. They find their seats and change the seats. Then they put their luggage on the overhead compartment. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: It was fantastic and nice, but I am glad to be back! Being a tourist can be really really tiring!
#Person1#: Where did you go for you vacation?
#Person2#: Because it's of the COVID-19, we got a really good package deal to Edinburgh, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to the United Kingdom. Is Edinburgh in Scotland, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's capital of Scotland.
#Person1#: Oh yes, I remember. The art festival is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to see the festival?
#Person2#: That was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?
#Person1#: Sure. What's this one a picture of?
#Person2#: Oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing on the royal mile street, and there are people acting around me. It is in the centre of the city.
#Person1#: You don't look very happy in that picture.
#Person2#: No, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing and too many people. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!
#Person1#: So what did you do?
#Person2#: We spent that afternoon walking around a second-hand market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.
#Person1#: My travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Holyrood Palace?
#Person2#: Of course! You can't go to Edinburgh without going to their famous palace! I was surprised by how beautiful the palace is.
#Person1#: That's what everyone says! I can't wait to go for myself some day. | #Person2# is telling #Person1# a vacation in Edinburgh #Person2# went. #Person2# says #Person2# enjoyed the beginning by giving details of the art festival and few pictures, but was sick of sightseeing and artworks by the fourth day. Then #Person2# went for different activities. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How many credits are you taking this semester?
#Person2#: I have to have at least eighteen to keep my scholarships and grant. But so far, I only have fifteen.
#Person1#: What's the matter, are the classes you want full?
#Person2#: Yes. And now I'm down to either taking a class I'm not going to need or considering a double major.
#Person1#: If you were to take on a double major, what would be your first choice?
#Person2#: I think with International Business a language would be appropriate.
#Person1#: Have you even thought that far ahead? I mean what country would you like to do business with?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I would like to work in South America. So some Latin language like Spanish or Portuguese would work. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has to take at least 18 credits this semester to keep the scholarship and grant, and is considering taking some Latin languages. | Summarize the 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 did the stupid thing?
#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.
#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.
#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid 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#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I'Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I'Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude ; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks! | Andrew tells #Person1# that he has been feeling very lonely lately because he wants to have a guy friend. #Person1# suggests that he should join the ultimate Frisbee club. | Summarize the 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 Mark?
#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.
#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?
#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on the weekend, so we could grab some beer, ice and our fishing rods, and head out to the river.
#Person1#: That sounds good. I've missed you my friend.
#Person2#: Same here. | #Person1# and Mark haven't seen each other for ages and #Person1# invites Mark to go fishing on the weekend. | Summarize the 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 wait to go skiing tomorrow.
#Person2#: I know. It's going to be so much fun.
#Person1#: I always get excited the day before.
#Person2#: I used to be like that. But I go skiing so often that I don't get excited anymore.
#Person1#: I only go skiing twice a year, so it's a real treat for me.
#Person2#: That makes sense.
#Person1#: What things make you excited?
#Person2#: Whenever I go to Vegas, I get really excited.
#Person1#: Oh. . . that makes me excited too!
#Person2#: Looks like anything fun makes you excited. | #Person1# is excited to go skiing tomorrow, while #Person2# feels excited when going to Vegas. | Summarize the 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, Joe! Where have you been these past few days?
#Person2#: I'Ve been busy with a first aid course that I started about a week ago at the Red Cross.
#Person1#: Cool! I'Ve always wanted to do something like that! Have you learned anything useful?
#Person2#: For sure! I mean we'Ve learned how to apply pressure to stop bleeding, how to check for a pulse, and even how to apply CPR!
#Person1#: Have you treated any real emergencies?
#Person2#: Well, they took us along with some paramedics. There was this guy who fell off his motorcycle and suffered a concussion as well as a couple of compound fractures. His wounds were pretty serious so they had to rush him to the hospital. It was intense!
#Person1#: I can imagine! I tend to faint when I see blood, so I think I won't be taking up a course like that anytime soon! | Joe tells #Person1# that he has been busy with a first aid course at the Red Cross and introduces the useful things he has learned. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: are you looking for a course?
#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.
#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.
#Person1#: what kind of course are you looking for?
#Person2#: I need to improve my English.
#Person1#: do you want a one-to-one private tutor or a group class?
#Person2#: I think a one-to-one course will be too expensive for me, so a group class would be fine.
#Person1#: have you ever considered taking one of our online courses?
#Person2#: I think I prefer face-to-face instruction better.
#Person1#: that's fine. If you want, you can sign up for a pre-sessional interview.
#Person2#: what's that for?
#Person1#: one of our qualified teachers will interview you so that they can find a class that suits you best.
#Person2#: do you have a brochure about the course that I can take home to read?
#Person1#: sure. Here's a brochure about out English classes that meet in the evenings.
#Person2#: thanks. I'll read through it tonight and get back to you tomorrow to sign up for a course. | #Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for. | Summarize the 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 see that there are Olympic mascots in your car.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very interested in the Olympic Games, and I'm especially excited about 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person1#: Me, too. I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person2#: That's cool. Care for a little quiz on that?
#Person1#: No problem. I'm an'Olympic expert'.
#Person2#: Wow, you've talked the talk. Now it's time to walk the walk. Here we go. First, can you tell me something about the ancient Olympics?
#Person1#: The ancient Olympics originated in ancient Greece.
#Person2#: Good. Why do people name it Olympics?
#Person1#: They name it after the place where it was first held.
#Person2#: Who started the modern Olympics?
#Person1#: This question is a piece of cake. A Frenchman named Baron de Coubertin.
#Person2#: What did people call him?
#Person1#: Of course he was called'the father of the Olympics'.
#Person2#: What did he do for restoring the Olympics?
#Person1#: He once made a speech on the ' Renaissance of the Olympics'.
#Person2#: Well, that's for all. Excellent!
#Person1#: I've told you I'm an expert. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is an 'Olympic expert' and wants to be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about the Olympic Games. | Summarize the 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 don't look very well.
#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.
#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?
#Person1#: Not really, but I've got used to it now.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm going for a trip to New York this autumn. What's the weather like in New York?
#Person1#: Not quite good. It's windy and dry. We have got continental climate there. It's dry all the year round. Usually autumn is the best season of the year In New York.
#Person2#: Is it cold in autumn there? Should I take any warm clothes with me?
#Person1#: No, it isn't very cold at that time. You'll only need some light wool clothing with somejackets and shirts. | #Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# should bring some light wool clothing with some jackets and shirts when going to New York. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Which date would that be?
#Person1#: For the night of April 18th, for one night.
#Person2#: I'm afraid our hotel is fully booked on that night. Is it possible for you to change your reservation date?
#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: We might have cancellations. Could you call us again some other day?
#Person1#: Sure, but if you do have any cancellations, could you let me know as soon as possible?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir, but we are unable to do that. We would appreciate it very much if you could call us instead.
#Person1#: OK, thanks. | #Person1# wants to reserve a room but #Person2# tells #Person1# that their hotel is fully booked. | Summarize the 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 do you pay wholesale for your products?
#Person2#: We have a few different wholesale vendors, so our cost varies a bit over the fiscal year. But the difference is miniscule, a fluctuation of about 0. 2 %.
#Person1#: That must impact your bottom line at least a little bit, doesn't it? After all, your sticker price is pretty much set in stone. How much do they go for retail?
#Person2#: Retail price is 29. 95 per unit. We take into consideration changes in supply cost when figuring this price.
#Person1#: Is that including tax?
#Person2#: No, that's the price before tax. The tax rate is varies from different marketing areas, so it is difficult for us to figure in.
#Person1#: How much is your profit margin then?
#Person2#: Our profit margin is in the neighborhood of 20 %. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how much they pay wholesale for the products and the profit margin. | Summarize the 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 sort of salary did you get at your previous job?
#Person2#: Well, I got $ 3, 000 per month.
#Person1#: I see. I am sure we can offer you $ 3, 500 at the beginning. Would that be satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. That would be more than I have wished.
#Person1#: Good. We also have health insurance, bonus and paid vacation. When can you begin to work?
#Person2#: What about early next week?
#Person1#: Good. Please come in on Monday. Working hours are from eight to four-thirty. Lunch is fifty-five minutes.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and they talk about the salary. #Person2# will come to work on Monday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to make a reservation to Rome.
#Person2#: When are you planning to go?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to be in Rome on the morning of the fourteenth, but I'd rather get there on the evening of the thirteenth.
#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.
#Person2#: We have a flight at four thirty.
#Person1#: That's too early. I don't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?
#Person2#: The next flight is at five fifteen and there's another at six thirty.
#Person1#: I'd better take the six thirty. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.
#Person2#: Yes, we have a seat available on that flight on the thirteenth.
#Person1#: Oh, good. What time does the flight get to Rome?
#Person2#: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at eight o'clock. | #Person2# is helping #Person1# reserve a flight to Rome on the date of thirteenth at six thirty o'clock and arriving at eight o'clock. | Summarize the 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 my first visit to Prague, I'll be here for three days for a conference, then I have a day on my own to do some sightseeing before I head back home. What do you suggest I see when I'm here?
#Person2#: There are many interesting places you should be sure to see. One problem is transportation, however. Because the city is very old, the roads are narrow and congested. If you only have three or four days to visit, you don't want to spend them waiting in traffic in a cab. I suggest you take the subway.
#Person1#: The subway? But is there a subway station next to my hotel? I have to go between the conference center and the hotel several times a day. . .
#Person2#: No worries, there's a subway station at the conference center itself, and a shuttle from your hotel to the conference center that takes only 5 minutes. When you do your personal sightseeing, you can first take the shuttle to the conference center, then hop on the metro.
#Person1#: Is it expensive to ride on the underground?
#Person2#: You can get a daily pass that will allow you to travel unlimited for the whole day for about 6 dollars. Otherwise, you can pay by trip, which is about 50 cents to 2 dollars each trip, depending on how far you go.
#Person1#: Is it easy to get lost?
#Person2#: No, no. . . . it's very hard to get lost. There are two lines, one that goes in a circle, the other that is straight. If you get lost, there are always subway attendants that can help you find your way. | It is #Person1#'s first visit to Prague. #Person2# states a transportation problem within the city before giving advice to #Person1# in several interesting places, and gives a guide of taking the subway in the city, as well as suggests a daily pass for subway taking. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There's a problem with my credit card.
#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: A charge came up on my bill that I didn't make.
#Person2#: What was the charge for?
#Person1#: The charge was for a $ 350 purse, but I did not buy it.
#Person2#: Are you sure that you didn't make that purchase?
#Person1#: I would know if I bought something that expensive.
#Person2#: I apologize. What day was this purchase made?
#Person1#: It was bought on November 12th at 3
#Person2#: All right, we'll do an investigation.
#Person1#: Until this investigation is finished, will I have to pay for the charge?
#Person2#: No, you don't. We'll take care of it. | There's a problem with #Person1#'s credit card. #Person2# asks about the problem and promises to do an investigation. | Summarize the 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 a swimming pool in this hotel?
#Person2#: We don't have a full-sized swimming pool, but we do have individual swim stations.
#Person1#: What exactly does that mean?
#Person2#: Basically, a swim station is like a treadmill, except instead of running, you swim.
#Person1#: That sounds really neat. Is there an extra charge for these swim stations?
#Person2#: If you're a registered guest, you have free access to our swim stations.
#Person1#: Are the swim stations open 24 hours, like the rest of the gym?
#Person2#: To conserve electricity, the stations operate only from 7a. m. till 10.
#Person1#: I'll go down there as soon as I can!
#Person2#: I don't think you'll be disappointed. People really seem to like the swim stations. | #Person2# introduces to #Person1# the individual swim stations in the hotel and the opening 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#: You know John?
#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?
#Person1#: Yes. I'Ve read news about him in today's paper.
#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.
#Person1#: I wish he could too.
#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired, you know. It often takes him a couple of hours to brush up.
#Person2#: Poor boys! They work harder at school nowadays, don't they?
#Person1#: Good luck to them. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John who's bright and brilliant and #Person1#'s boy Jack. | Summarize the 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, CCL press. Jennisse speaking, How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, I'm looking for Mr. Alert Li.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Li is in a meeting right now. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Sure. This is Nigel Smith his personal banker. Could you ask him to return my call?
#Person1#: Nigel Smith. Does he have your number, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: It's 2781703 1.
#Person1#: 2781703 1. Sure. I'll make sure he gets the message.
#Person2#: Thanks so much, bye. | Nigel calls CCL press to look for Mr. Alert Li. Jennisse answers the call and asks Nigel to leave a message. | Summarize the 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#: Can you recommend some popular tour?
#Person1#: How long is your journey?
#Person2#: Two weeks and I would like to go abroad.
#Person1#: The popular tour of the season is a 14 - days'sightseeing to Venice. Are you interested in that city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I will book the tour. | #Person1# recommends a 14-day's sightseeing to Venice to #Person2# and #Person2# books the tour. | Summarize the 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, Lincoln Bank. Kristy speaking, how may I help you today?
#Person2#: Hello, Kristy. Could I speak to the department that deals with credit card applications, please?
#Person1#: I can deal with that, Sir. Are you interested in our personal or corporate card?
#Person2#: The personal card, please. Is it possible to take care of this over the phone?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Sir, but you will need to come in to your local branch to deal with the application procedure. Come in and fill out an application form and let us have a duplicate of your ID card. You'll also need a copy of your guarantor's and he or she will need to sign the form, too.
#Person2#: OK. . . and what deposit do I need? I mean, is there a minimum deposit?
#Person1#: You'll need to deposit 1, 500 RMB initially. There will also be some small additional charges for this service.
#Person2#: That's no problem. How long will the whole thing take? A week? 10 days?
#Person1#: It should all be sorted out within 5 working days after receipt of the required documents.
#Person2#: Right, I'll contact my guarantor now and we'll come in within the next couple of days. Thanks very much for your help. Goodbye. | #Person2# calls Lincoln Bank to learn about the credit card. Kristy answers and tells #Person2# what he should do to open a personal card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.
#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of winter and not the first cold of summer. What about your friend, Ann? I hear she is ill, too.
#Person2#: She was ill. But she'll be all right now. I think she caught my cold.
#Person1#: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather. One day hot and the next day cold.
#Person2#: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it
#Person1#: It certainly is. It must cost a lot. Where did you find it?
#Person2#: Oh, I got it as a sale. It was quite cheap.
#Person1#: Really! Well, Mary, I must say, it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters!
#Person2#: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present. | Mary got a cold last week but feels better now. #Person1# thinks it is because of the sudden change of weather that many people get a cold. #Person1# likes the sweater of Mary and will go and buy one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to find out where the city center is.
#Person2#: Ah well, let me see ... You turn left and then go straight on.
#Person1#: Ah left, thank you. Er ... I wonder if you could tell me whether there's a museum somewhere in the city.
#Person2#: Well, it's further down the city center. You go across the bridge and it's on the other side of the river.
#Person1#: I see. Could you tell me a bit more about it?
#Person2#: I'm not really sure. I've never been there myself. I think it's quite interesting.
#Person1#: Worth visiting, you think?
#Person2#: Well, it's one of the tourist attractions of the city.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you very much. | #Person2# is showing #Person1# the way to the city center but actually #Person2#'s never been there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't you try to leave your office at 6:15? And I'll pick you up at 6:30.
#Person2#: That maybe a little late if we want to be sure of getting good seats I think I'd rather leave here at 6:00 | #Person1# will pick #Person2# up after work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown?
#Person2#: I am sorry, he is out for lunch. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person1#: Err, what time do you expect him back?
#Person2#: Say, in half an hour.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll try back later. | #Person1# calls Mr. Brown but #Person2# says Mr. Brown is out for lunch and asks #Person1# to leave a message. | Summarize the 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 what happened, madam?
#Person2#: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag.
#Person1#: And they both fell down?
#Person2#: Yeah, and the young man ran away, and the poor old man fell on the sidewalk, still holding his bag tightly. And we managed to help him up. Now can I go back in to collect my money?
#Person1#: Would you mind coming with us, madam? We need more information. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the young man tried to get the bag of the old man when the old man fell down. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, madam.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
#Person1#: Where did you lose it, madam?
#Person2#: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning.
#Person1#: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat?
#Person2#: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.
#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, madam. Sorry. But, may I have your name and your telephone number? We'll contact you as soon as we've got it. | #Person2# turns to #Person1# for help because she lost her coat. #Person1# asks for her contact. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's try that song again. You played it well, but try to play the second part a little faster this time.
#Person2#: Ugh. I already played it three times! My hands are too cold to play well.
#Person1#: OK, let's try another song. Play the short, slow piece that you like so much, the one that sounds like guitar music. That should warm up your hands!
#Person2#: Oh, that one is easy! I played it four times this morning. It's my favorite.
#Person1#: Good! You will be a great piano player one day if you keep playing the songs that you enjoy! | #Person1# instructs #Person2# how to play the song but #Person2# thinks that one is too hard. So they change to another song. | Summarize the 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 find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.
#Person2#: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time.
#Person1#: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people.
#Person2#: You have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion.
#Person1#: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense.
#Person2#: We could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. What should I do if I have two minds about a topic?
#Person2#: That's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to look at the topic from more than one angle.
#Person1#: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy.
#Person2#: The most difficult thing is to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements. but you can't be sure how. | #Person1# finds it hard to express in class and #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on how to prepare the topics as chatting about the topic before the class and expressing different possibilities of the topic. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.
#Person1#: Where is she?
#Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.
#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?
#Person2#: Yes. She enjoys listening to music. Among school subjects, she likes math best.
#Person1#: Are you going to write to her soon?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I'm pretty busy. But I'll write to her when I have time. | Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?
#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a porfessional soprts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down.
#Person1#: so what did you do about it yesterday?
#Person2#: I went sky-diving!
#Person1#: you're kidding me! that sounds really scary!
#Person2#: It was scary, but it felt great, too.
#Person1#: weren't you scared?
#Person2#: of course I was scared. But I had an instrustor that went with me and that helped.
#Person1#: so have you cured your fear of heights?
#Person2#: I think so. After I jumped out of the plane, I realized that I should just enjoy life. Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly.
#Person1#: I'm impressed.
#Person2#: are you scared of anything?
#Person1#: well, sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself.
#Person2#: what do you think is going to happen?
#Person1#: I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things.
#Person2#: it sounds like you just need to be more careful. | #Person2# is in a good mood and tells #Person1# that #Person2# decided to face the fear of heights yesterday. #Person2# went sky-driving yesterday. #Person1# also talks about what scares #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#: Let me see. How much should I pay for you?
#Person2#: Don't think about it!
#Person1#: No, this will not do. Let me see.
#Person2#: You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up.
#Person1#: Good ideas. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the taxi and dinner so as to even things up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends. It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness.
#Person2#: I think I'm gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?
#Person1#: Mmm, well this is our I'm sorry I cheated on you package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.
#Person2#: I don't think that's gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?
#Person2#: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier.
#Person1#: Get out of my store,you jerk! | #Person2# wants to buy flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends several choices. But when knowing the reasons that #Person2# has accidentally insinuated that his girlfriend is getting chubbier, #Person1# doesn't want to sell him the flowers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance.
#Person2#: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner.
#Person1#: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes.
#Person2#: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, but not real running shoes.
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: There isn't much difference. But there is some difference. For one thing, real running shoes are much more expensive. They have very lightweight materials. They're designed for serious runner
#Person1#: And what are running-shoe-style shoes?
#Person2#: They look like running shoes. They have the same shape. And you can use them for running too. But they're not so serious. They aren't designed for serious runners. You can use them for exerci
#Person1#: But they aren't as light, right?
#Person2#: That's right. If you want a really lightweight shoe, you should buy a high-quality running shoe.
#Person1#: That's what I want. For exercising at the club. I can even spend 100 dollars on them. I don't care.
#Person2#: But it's a waste of money. You won't really run in them! You don't need such a shoe to use exercise machines. It's just a waste of money.
#Person1#: My sister has New Balance running shoes. I want shoes just like hers. I don't care if they're expensive. And they look cool too.
#Person2#: Well, do what you like. There are different kinds of New Balance shoes though. You don't have to buy the most expensive.
#Person1#: I want the best. My sister said good shoes are very important. For support. They support your feet.
#Person2#: Your sister is a fitness expert, huh?
#Person1#: No, but she exercises more than me.
#Person2#: I really think you are stubborn about some things. But here. Let's look at the New Balance shoes.
#Person1#: Here it is. This is what my sister has.
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. That's their top model.
#Person1#: I wonder if they have my size.
#Person2#: Well, we can wait for the assistant to help us, or we can look through the boxes down here. What is your size?
#Person1#: Here in America, it's six.
#Person2#: Well, here you are. Size six. Woman's. 137 dollars. Wow, what a waste of money!
#Person1#: It's none of your business. Let me try them on. | #Person1# wants to buy some running shoes and #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between running shoes and running-shoe-style shoes. Then #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs a pair of high-quality lightweight shoes and wants the best shoes because #Person1#'s sister has a pair of cool shoes. #Person2# thinks that is a waste of money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.
#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?
#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work. On the other hand, bicycling is a sport, and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends.
#Person2#: Cycling during weekends? Do you me riding on the mountainous countryside orjust the neighboring towns?
#Person1#: Does that make any difference?
#Person2#: Can't be greater. If you ride on bumpy, hilly roads, a mountain bike is what you need. But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes, you might choose a road bike.
#Person1#: Are they designed differently?
#Person2#: A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame. Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars. It's not particularly beefy in construction, and generally, it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces. In contrast, mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame. You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over. | #Person1# is planning to buy a bicycle and asks #Person2# for some advice. #Person2# asks the reasons and explains the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike. | Summarize the 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 lost my dog. Can you help me look for him?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him?
#Person1#: I tide him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.
#Person2#: OK, what does he look like?
#Person1#: He's white with black spots He's around 40 pounds and has short hair. His name is Milo and he always comes when he's called.
#Person2#: I'll take the streets going to the right and you take the streets going to the left. Meet me back in front of the coffee shop in 10 minutes. If we don't find him, we can take my car to look farther out.
#Person1#: Do you think I should call the police?
#Person2#: I doubt if they'll have time to help, but I don't think will need them. Look over there in that Park 2 blocks down.
#Person1#: It's Milo! Quick! Let's run over there!
#Person2#: Let's go. | #Person1# lost the dog and describes to #Person2# what it looks like. #Person2# helps to look for the dog. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: That was a cool exhibition!
#Person2#: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now.
#Person1#: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special.
#Person2#: Yes, it'd be great to wear something so special. But what impressed me most was the part that showed you how to recycle clothes.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I can't see myself wearing any of my dad's old things just now. I didn't expect the show to be so interesting.
#Person2#: I enjoyed seeing the live models, though I'm not sure whether it lived up to my expectations. | #Person1# and #Person2# like the exhibition very much. #Person1# was interested in the designer wear section and #Person2# was impressed by the recycling clothes part. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Of course I'll pick you up Kevin. You're my favorite cousin. Great. I'll see you at 3:00 o'clock. Have a great trip. Bye. Hello?
#Person2#: Claudia, it's professor Albby.
#Person1#: Oh, hi, Professor Albby. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. Miss Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Can you teach her class?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle and he arrives today at 3:00.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Gee. I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Well, wait. Listen, my roommate Terra can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Miss Leska always helps me.
#Person2#: That's great. Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.
#Person1#: Bye. | Claudia answers the call from Professor Albby. She will teach the class of Miss Leska and Claudia's roommate Terra will pick up her cousin. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.
#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.
#Person1#: Sir, I, ah, don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.
#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ear the whole time.
#Person1#: No, I was just doing my hair.
#Person2#: Listen, I'm not stupid, OK? When the police get here, they're going to check your phone and see that you made a call at the time of the accident. You're in big trouble.
#Person1#: No, please don't call them. My father will kill me. Look, here's my insurance card. They'll pay for the damage to your car.
#Person2#: They are already on their way. Next time maybe you'll think twice about answering a call when you're on the road. | #Person1# and #Person2# had a traffic accident. #Person2# blames #Person1# for answering a call on the road and calls the police to deal with the traffic accident. | Summarize the 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, Mike. I hear you were doing some part time work.
#Person2#: Yes, I am working 4 nights a week at a restaurant.
#Person1#: What are you doing there?
#Person2#: Doing some dishwashing in dusting tables.
#Person1#: Do they give you decent wages.
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: Well, I've been accepted for a part time job in a library. I will be working there only on weekends.
#Person2#: Really? That's good. So you'll be earning some extra money, too.
#Person1#: Yeah, I don't want to ask my parents for spending money anymore. Well, may I ask a personal question?
#Person2#: It depends. What do you want to know.
#Person1#: What do you do with the money you earn?
#Person2#: Well, I spend some of it on books and movies, and I also save some for short trips.
#Person1#: Good idea. What I want to get is a sports bicycle. | Mike tells #Person1# that he is doing some dishwashing in dusting tables as a part-time job because he doesn't want to ask his parents for money anymore. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Jerry, please?
#Person2#: Sorry, but he is out for lunch right now.
#Person1#: I see. Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back?
#Person2#: I think he will be back around 2:00. If you like, please leave your name and phone number, I'll have him call you as soon as he comes back.
#Person1#: That's nice. My name is Steven, my phone number is 6789777. Okay, I'll be waiting for his call. Thank you and bye!
#Person2#: My pleasure, bye! | Steven wants to speak to Jerry but he's out for lunch. #Person2#'ll have Jerry call Steven. | Summarize the 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. Crandall, I ' m sorry, but I really don ' t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch. It would take a lot of work.
#Person2#: That ' s certainly true. But, that ' s what this job is all about, Maria. There's no doubt that this project is unacceptable.
#Person1#: I agree. But I think that we can handle the problem by making a few major changes. I ' d appreciate it if you would give me a chance.
#Person2#: All right, Maria. I ' ll give you until tomorrow at 4:00 to produce a satisfactory piece of work, but otherwise, you ' ll have to re-do it. | Maria asks Mr. Crandall to let her make major changes for the project. He agrees but if it doesn't work, Maria needs to re-do 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#: Bill, do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today?
#Person2#: Yes. They were open this morning when I came to work. They must've finished remodeling. Why do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today. That is, if you haven't promised to go with someone else.
#Person2#: That'd be wonderful, Peter. But I hope you're in a better mood than you were this morning.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I was such a grouch. It must've been the weather. When it rains I get depressed.
#Person2#: Forget it. I'll see you at 11:30 am. | Bill says the cafeteria is open. Peter invites him to have lunch there and apologizes for being a grouch this morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to get a seat on flight PB12 to Rome.
#Person2#: Direct or non-direct?
#Person1#: Is there any discount for a non-direct flight?
#Person2#: Yes. Right now it's the slack season so we will give you ten percent off.
#Person1#: What if I buy around ticket? Can you offer me some more?
#Person2#: Sure. you can get a further discount at 5 %. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy an air ticket to Rome and offers different choices of discounts. | Summarize the 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 get some medicine to help me?
#Person2#: For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.
#Person1#: What types of drugs can I try?
#Person2#: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention.
#Person1#: What about side effects from that medication?
#Person2#: Most people have no side effects. You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication.
#Person1#: Do I only need to take that one drug?
#Person2#: I am going to add a second drug for now, Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor.
#Person1#: What can I expect when I take that medication?
#Person2#: You will feel much better except for the fact that you might have a little cough. | For #Person1#'s high blood pressure, #Person2# advises #Person1# to have Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril. #Person2# also tells #Person1# when to take the medication. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.
#Person2#: What part hurts?
#Person1#: The shoulder.
#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.
#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.
#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.
#Person1#: I'm bleeding too much.
#Person2#: We don't have a decent First Aid Kit, do we?
#Person1#: Yes. My bike has one under the seat. Get it, quick!
#Person2#: There's some tape, iodine, and cloth bandages. I don't think the cloth bandages can stop the bleeding. What we need is a tourniquet.
#Person1#: Wrap a few loops of the bandages around my upper arm, then twist. That will work as a tourniquet. After that, you can cut more of the bandages to cover the wound.
#Person2#: Good plan. Let me put some iodine on the cut.
#Person1#: No, forget that! Do the tourniquet first. I'm losing too much blood.
#Person2#: Alright, alright. How did you cut this so bad?
#Person1#: I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed. What do you think? Damn, it hurts!
#Person2#: We'll have to get you to a hospital. I can ride you on the back of my bike.
#Person1#: I'm lucky I wasn't killed. I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour. There was too much gravel on that corner. I slid out.
#Person2#: Yes, I almost slid too. Alright. This tourniquet is tight. How does it feel?
#Person1#: Make it tighter. I want the blood stopped. Then wrap some bandages around the cut. Then we can go. Ouch! I hope I can walk.
#Person2#: Alright, I'm twisting it around. You tell me when to stop.
#Person1#: There. Stop! | #Person1# ran against the fence pole and crashed so #Person1#'s bleeding a lot. #Person2# helps make a tourniquet using the cloth bandages in the First Aid Kit and #Person1# wants it tighter to stop the blood. #Person2#'ll get #Person1# to a hospital. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me what the date and time of our field trip is?
#Person2#: We are leaving on our science field trip at 8 a. m. next Monday. Do you have something to write that down on?
#Person1#: Yes, I can write that on my calendar.
#Person2#: That will be on the second of December. Be there half an hour early to get your bags on the bus. Do you understand?
#Person1#: Yes, I understand.
#Person2#: The bus will bring you back 6 days later on December 8th. Is someone coming to get you?
#Person1#: No, I don't have a ride yet.
#Person2#: We will be leaving the campground at 5 in the evening and arrive at our campus at 8 p. m. Any more questions.
#Person1#: How much will the trip cost?
#Person2#: I put all of that information in the packet. I'll give you another copy if you need one. See you on Monday! | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on the science field trip next Monday and coming back 6 days later. #Person2# also tells #Person1# the schedule and the cost of the trip. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen that house?
#Person2#: Yes, it looks interesting.
#Person1#: You're right. I love it very much.
#Person2#: It must be old.
#Person1#: At least more than 100 years old.
#Person2#: Let's enter it!
#Person1#: I can't open the door.
#Person2#: It must be locked.
#Person1#: Let me ask the old woman in that reception office.
#Person2#: She can't answer you.
#Person1#: She must be deaf.
#Person2#: It must be a haunted house. Are you frightened?
#Person1#: Frightened? You must be joking. | #Person1# and #Person2# are interested in an old house but they can't open the door, #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s frightened. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.
#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market shard for jobs, too.
#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all. | Sam says he's looking for a job but #Person1# thinks he's lying. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Today is the old couple's golden wedding.
#Person2#: That must be a long love story.
#Person1#: Yeah. They promised to stick together forever when they were young.
#Person2#: They have made it. Will our love last 50 years?
#Person1#: I don't know. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about an old couple's golden wedding. | Summarize the 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's that tall guy over there?
#Person2#: Oh, that's George. He looks very drunk.
#Person1#: What's he like normally?
#Person2#: Oh, he's really reserved, normally. But, from what I hear, he's got lots of problems.
#Person1#: Really? What kind of problems?
#Person2#: Well, off the record, of course, but I hear that he's got terrible debts. He has his own company, and it's not going very well.
#Person1#: Really? Well, I hate to say this, but I'm not surprised.
#Person2#: Really? What makes you say that?
#Person1#: Well, he doesn't look very honest.
#Person2#: I know, that's the problem. He can't find any customers. It's a pity, really, because his products are very good. Oh, that reminds me. Did I tell you about my new laptop?
#Person1#: Oh, don't talk to me about laptops. Mine crashed on Friday and I lost everything. I hate them.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Look, I need another drink. Do you want one?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll have another cocktail.
#Person1#: Vodka martini?
#Person2#: Absolutely.
#Person1#: I'll be back in a sec.
#Person2#: OK. I'll wait here for you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# George's reserved but he's got terrible debts. #Person1#'s not surprised because #Person1# thinks George doesn't look honest. #Person2# and #Person1# then talk about their laptops. They'll have another drink. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Friendship Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to book a table tonight.
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: Eight.
#Person1#: What time?
#Person2#: Eight o'clock tonight, would you please set us in a private room?
#Person1#: So sorry, we're fully booked in that room. Would you like to make reservation some other time?
#Person2#: Maybe not, thank you all the same then. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table and says sorry for no private room left. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like a package tour or to travel alone?
#Person2#: I prefer a package tour, and we don't have to worry about accommodation, meals or that sort of trivial demanding things.
#Person1#: I prefer travel alone. I'll have a lot of time lingering at one place. | #Person2# prefers a package tour while #Person1# prefers to travel alone. | Summarize the 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 is Cindy's husband?
#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.
#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?
#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.
#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?
#Person2#: Yes, they have three grandchildren-one girl and two boys.
#Person1#: Does their daughters get along well with her in-laws?
#Person2#: Yes, she gets along with them quite well.
#Person1#: Do they have a large family?
#Person2#: Their family is very similar to Cindy and Ron's family. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Cindy and Ron have two children and three grandchildren. Their daughter's family is similar to theirs'. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.
#Person2#: You moved to a new place?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me. Sounds lovely! I would like to come. Where is your new apartment?
#Person1#: It is in the DX community, Room 306, No. 2 building. It is very easy to find. Just ask the guard at the entrance.
#Person2#: Who else will come?
#Person1#: I invited all the colleagues in our department and also my former neighbor, Paul. He is a very good person. You should meet him.
#Person2#: Ok, I will be there around 6. Is that ok for you?
#Person1#: Yes, great. I am happy you are coming. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s new apartment which is in the DX community and #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also tells #Person1# who else will come. | Summarize the 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, my god. How can you stand living in such a messy dorm?
#Person2#: Our place is spotlessly clean, compared with others.
#Person1#: Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester?
#Person2#: In fact, I just swept the floor three days ago.
#Person1#: I think we need to restart the dormitory sanitation inspection system.
#Person2#: I bet nobody will care about it. | #Person1# thinks the dorm is messy but #Person2# thinks it's spotlessly clean. | Summarize the 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 tell me how to use the washer and dryer?
#Person2#: What do you need help with?
#Person1#: Do you know how to turn them on?
#Person2#: Do you have any change?
#Person1#: I need change for the machines?
#Person2#: You need to put 50 cents into the washer machine and a dollar into the dryer.
#Person1#: So what do I need to do?
#Person2#: The machines will turn on once you put the quarters into the slot.
#Person1#: That's really all I have to do?
#Person2#: That's everything.
#Person1#: Thanks for all your help.
#Person2#: I'm here if you need any more help. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to put quarters into the washer machine and the dryer. Then the machines will turn 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#: when do most children start school in your country?
#Person2#: In America, most children start primary school at the age of five.
#Person1#: How much time do primary school students usually spend at school every day?
#Person2#: Kindergarten students usually only go to school for about four hours every day, but after that, they spend about eight hours in school every day.
#Person1#: do they have to go to school on Saturdays?
#Person2#: no, most children in America only go to school Monday through Friday.
#Person1#: how many subjects do they have to study?
#Person2#: In most schools, they study about nine subjects.
#Person1#: do students have to wear uniforms in schools in America?
#Person2#: some private schools require their students to wear uniforms, but public schools don't.
#Person1#: did you go to a public school or a private school?
#Person2#: I went to a private school for elementary school and university, but went to a public school for high school. What about you?
#Person1#: I went to a boarding school from nursery school to senior high school.
#Person2#: did you have to wear uniforms?
#Person1#: yes, they were horrible. We had to wear green every day!
#Person2#: at least you didn't waste time thinking about what you were going to wear every day!
#Person1#: that's true! | #Person2# tells #Person1# American students start primary school since age 5 and spend eight hours in school from Monday to Friday, studying nine subjects. #Person1# went to a boarding school while #Person2# went to a private school for elementary school and university. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.
#Person1#: You are shopping for a pillow online? That's absurd!
#Person2#: Why? I don't have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I'm looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.
#Person1#: I see, but how do you pay for it? How do you know you aren't going to be ripped off by the seller?
#Person2#: Well, the website handles a point system where if the seller does something wrong, people comment negatively and then you know that he or she may not be trustworthy.
#Person1#: Wow, that sounds pretty safe. So how do you pay? Do you need a credit card?
#Person2#: You can use a credit card or your debit card. They also let you use the Paypal system which is really safe and fast. I have never had any problems with someone hacking my information or anything.
#Person1#: Do you think I can find a sweater for my dog online?
#Person2#: You can find anything! Are you sure you want to start shopping online though? Once you step into this world, there is no turning back!
#Person1#: Let's do it! | #Person1# can't believe #Person2#'s shopping online but #Person2# tells #Person1# it's quick and easy because #Person2# doesn't need to go out but can refer to other customers' comments and pay by card. #Person1#'ll try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment downtown.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. How much rent did you want to pay?
#Person1#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 520 a month.
#Person2#: $ 520 a month? We don't often have apartments as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 599 a month, on Seventh Avenue. It's near the station.
#Person1#: Is it furnished?
#Person2#: No. it's unfurnished. It has a kitchen, but no oven. There's a garden in the back, but the tenants can't use it. The landlord lives downstairs. Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight. No noise and no television after 11
#Person1#: No, thank you! I want an apartment, not a prison. | #Person1#'s looking for an apartment with a low budget. #Person2# recommends one apartment with many rules. #Person1# 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#: Welcome. How can we be of service today?
#Person2#: Hello. My aunt in the US has sent me $ 500. She sent it yesterday, using the standard service. It's my birthday today, you see.
#Person1#: Well, happy birthday. If it was sent yesterday using the usual service, it should be here already. You do have an account with us, right?
#Person2#: Yes. Here's my card. Do you need my ID?
#Person1#: Please. Just to double check all the details.
#Person2#: There you go. | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check whether the $500 has arrived. #Person1#'ll double check the details. | Summarize the 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 day! What can we do for you?
#Person2#: I'm considering buying a new car, the old one hasn't been running too well recently, and was wondering what kind of credit you can offer me.
#Person1#: Buying a new car is a big expense ; we understand that, so we have a variety of loans to suit your needs.
#Person2#: That's great. I'm looking to borrow quite a large sum, though.
#Person1#: With our Personal Automobile Consumer Loan, the borrower can borrow up to 80 % of the purchase price.
#Person2#: That's good news. The car I'm interested in is priced at 120, 000 RIB, but I think I can get a bit of discount on that. I can afford to put up around 40, 000 RMB myself.
#Person1#: That's great. You will need to make an initial down payment of 20 %, and then we can get going with this.
#Person2#: The funds are all ready to go in my personal account, so let's transfer it. | #Person2# wants to buy a new car and #Person1# recommends a loan by which #Person2# just needs to make an initial down payment of 20%. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We are through.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Why? Isn't it obvious? First you impose way too much on me, and I'm tired away. Second, you stood me up on the Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry for that, but I sent you several messages to explain, my mom was seriously ill, and I had to look afer her.
#Person1#: But I ended up with finding out lady that night, that you were with other girl at cafe near your home.
#Person2#: That girl was my cousin.
#Person1#: You've got so many cousins. I called you later that night. But you didn't have the guts to answer the phone.
#Person2#: I didn't take my cellphone with me at that time.
#Person1#: I don't buy a story.
#Person2#: I know you don't hear me right know, please calm down. Anyway, I don't wanna part. I'll drop by tomorrow.
#Person1#: No, don't, I don't want to see you anymore. Don't ever call me again. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're through because #Person2# imposes way too much on #Person1# and stood #Person1# up to the Valentine's Day. #Person2# explains a lot but #Person1# doesn't believe in #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, our flight will be delayed for one hour due to the congestion of the airport.
#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss. What did the announcement say?
#Person1#: We'll be delayed for one hour, because the airport is very crowded.
#Person2#: No kidding! We'll miss the connecting flight.
#Person1#: Oh, will you? That's too bad. We're very sorry to cause you a lot of trouble.
#Person2#: I really have to get to Paris by this evening. Would you please try to find any other available flight? | #Person1# announces the plane is delayed due to airport congestion. #Person1#'ll miss the connecting flight and asks for other available flights. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, how many sightseeing spots are there in the park?
#Person2#: There are about 20 main spots and some other small spots.
#Person1#: Do I have to buy extra ticket if I want to visit the main spots?
#Person2#: Yes, some of the spots charges separately.
#Person1#: Well, do you have through tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, sir, it's $ 20. | #Person2# says there're main and small sightseeing spots and #Person1# asks for through tickets. | Summarize the 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 people can go and root for their old school team?
#Person2#: Yep. And relive those good old high school days.
#Person1#: You don't sound too excited about going to your reunion.
#Person2#: I'm not. I get a stomachache just thinking about it.
#Person1#: Are you nervous about meeting up with your ex, Femi?
#Person2#: Ouch, that hurts, did you have to mention her name? | #Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't sound excited and guesses it's because of #Person2# ex, Femi. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. My name's Linda Brown. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hi. I'm Tom Peterson. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Certainly. First, I would like to ask you some questions to identify your needs before I show you what we have.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: What price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Well, between $ 350-400 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a special location in mind?
#Person2#: I'd like to live somewhere near the university, or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: When would you like to move in?
#Person2#: As soon as possible.
#Person1#: How about the end of this month?
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: Are there any special features that you would like to have, such as, a dishwasher, a balcony, a swimming pool, central air conditionining, etc. ?
#Person2#: I would like to have a dishwasher and central air conditioning.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.
#Person2#: Thank you. This one looks nice. Is it near the university?
#Person1#: Yes. It's only 5 minutes walk from the campus.
#Person2#: That's good. I'd like to see it. | Tom tells Linda he's looking for a one-bedroom apartment and Linda asks Tom some questions to identify his needs. Tom answers and Linda shows photos of an apartment. Tom's satisfied and will see 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#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from one currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.
#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.
#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.
#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.
#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.
#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.
#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often deposit and withdraw money in the bank. #Person2# sometimes uses traveller's cheques and has a mortgage. The terms and conditions on the mortgage in #Person2#'s bank are good. #Person1# has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares. | Summarize 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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