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#Person1#: Why do all girls appear feminine after sophomore year?
#Person2#: Because they are full-grown. Look at their curvy figures.
#Person1#: I feel they all talk and behave in a different way.
#Person2#: They suddenly become shy when they speak to boys.
#Person1#: Some even do make-up slightly. Are you aware that previous'small potato'Ma Xiaoxiao becomes a piece of cheese cake recently?
#Person2#: She is certainly not my kind of girl.
#Person1#: Stop preaching your dream love Marilyn Monroe to me. I know those sexy women are your tastes.
#Person2#: You are so Platonic. Those naive girls will eventually grow into real women. They can't resist love, and men cannot resist their attraction either.
#Person1#: I appreciate the saying'Love consists in this, that two solitude protect, border and salute each other. ' | #Person1# and #Person2# talking about girls appear feminine after sophomore year, like Ma Xiapxiao. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is so platonic and #Person1# appreciates a saying about platonic love. | Summarize the 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 been raining for the past few weeks, but today is a nice day. I want to go to the beach?
#Person2#: It's probably better than I don't go. It's very sunny and I get sunburned easily.
#Person1#: Really? Then I'll go there with some other friends. | #Person1# will go to the beach with other friends because #Person2# gets a sunburn easily. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.
#Person1#: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?
#Person2#: I love writing stories.
#Person1#: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Then why not help us look after children on weekends?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. I can tell them stories. I am sure children will love my stories and me.
#Person1#: I agree with you. Can you tell me your name and telephone number?
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I nearly forgot. I am Jim Green. My telephone number is 8832765.
#Person1#: OK, I'll call you when it is ready.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# helps Jim work out that he can look after children on weekends and tell stories to kids in the school volunteer project. | Summarize the 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 Mr. Jones. My heater is not working and the temperature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over and fix it?
#Person2#: This is our busiest time of the year but I'll speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today. | Mr. Jones calls #Person2# to ask someone to fix his heater. | Summarize the 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 got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.
#Person2#: So you are not sure which to go for?
#Person1#: That's it. Of course, the conditions of work are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the Language School is only offering a year's contract, and that's a definite minus. It could be renewed, but you never know.
#Person2#: I see. So it's much less secure. But you don't need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23.
#Person1#: That's true.
#Person2#: What about the salaries?
#Person1#: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I'll be getting the equivalent of about 22,000 pounds a year there, but only 20,000 pounds at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different. At the Polytechnic I'd have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hours teaching.
#Person2#: Mmm...
#Person1#: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children's classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.
#Person2#: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I'd imagine you'd be doing quite a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit.
#Person1#: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I'd be stuck in the school all day. | #Person1# can't decide which job offer to take, the job with Polytechnic offering a two-year contract, with 20000 pounds, which asks for 35 hours a week, 20 teachings and 15 administration, or the one with the Language School in Pistoia only offer a year's contract, but with 22000 pounds a year and only asks for 30 teaching hours. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth and it may prove useful in questioning terrorists. Isn't it incredible?
#Person2#: Simple solutions to complex problems rarely succeed. As far as I know, no such drugs are ever known to work. | #Person2# doesn't think the drugs #Person1# says will work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes. I went to New York to attend a summer course in English.
#Person1#: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: About 50 days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th.
#Person1#: How about the course?
#Person2#: The course was very good. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it was mostly speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the American classes are different from our classes here because the students have a lot more freedom. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teachers questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class.
#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that. | Jane tells #Person1# she attended a summer course in English for 50 days. Jane thinks the course was very good and the teachers were nice. Jane found the students in American classes have more freedom. | Summarize the 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, Bill. I haven't seen a film for half a year. Do you have some free time to go to the cinema with me this weekend?
#Person2#: Sure. But I don't have any information about the recent films. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, my workmate tells me that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be on.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: I don't know. It is said that kids like it a lot.
#Person2#: Perhaps you can take our son there. It's boring for me to sit there for two hours.
#Person1#: Oh, you're that kind of man. Um, a violent film called The Most Wanted will also be on at the same time. Maybe you can come with us.
#Person2#: That's a clever idea. I like American films very much. We can go to the same cinema and come home together, but watch different films. | #Person1# invites Bill to go to the cinema together this weekend. #Person1# hears the Harry Potter movie would be on but #Person2# likes the violent film. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, can we get the computers before Wednesday?
#Person2#: Well, it depends, if it is less than 10 kilometers, we can deliver them on Tuesday, but it is further away, it will be on Thursday. Where is your office?
#Person1#: Just around the corner. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the time computers arrive depends on the distance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
#Person2#: You're welcome, Jimmy.
#Person1#: It's, uh, James.
#Person2#: Whatever ...
#Person1#: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?
#Person2#: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.
#Person1#: Okay, and where did you go to college?
#Person2#: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.
#Person1#: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?
#Person2#: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.
#Person1#: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?
#Person2#: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.
#Person1#: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?
#Person2#: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?
#Person1#: Well, you DID say clothes ...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.
#Person1#: Uh, I think we'll be okay.
#Person2#: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone. | Sarah, an actress in a new movie, tells James she is from Miami and moved to New York when she was 3, then to Los Angeles when she was 17, and tells about her college experiences . She is 20 now and she likes shopping for clothes and makeup outside of acting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Zina, can I talk to you about something personal?
#Person2#: As long as it doesn't take too long.
#Person1#: My boyfriend says I work too much. That I spend more time with you than with him.
#Person2#: Was he upset when you told him you had to leave this weekend?
#Person1#: He said not to bother coming back. And I said, fine, I won't.
#Person2#: So what's the problem? | #Person1# tells Zina her boyfriend says she works too much but Zina doesn't get 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#: Don't you ever cheat on me.
#Person2#: Why would I do that?
#Person1#: Because men like to cheat.
#Person2#: Some men do, but not me.
#Person1#: I'm watching you.
#Person2#: I'm an open book. Watch me all you want.
#Person1#: If I catch you, you'll be sorry.
#Person2#: You won't catch me, because I love you. I'm not a cheater.
#Person1#: I will poke your eyes out.
#Person2#: I don't want any other woman.
#Person1#: I will chop your toes off, one by one.
#Person2#: Honey, please. You're the only woman for me, forever. I swear it. | #Person1# warns #Person2# not to cheat on her and #Person2# promises she is the only woman for him forever. | Summarize the 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 want to purchase an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the '20s.
#Person2#: There are six on this table.
#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
#Person2#: Many people like the dancing figures. Two of our boxes have the figures.
#Person1#: So hard to choose. I think I'll take this one.
#Person2#: That one will bring you many hours of pleasure.
#Person1#: Does a warranty come with this music box?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but if it breaks down, you're on your own.
#Person1#: I just thought I would ask.
#Person2#: When you buy a Model T, you can't expect a warranty. | #Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no warranty for the music boxes. | Summarize the 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. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $1, 000.
#Person2#: Oh. I don't think I can afford that. How about this one?
#Person1#: This one is $500.
#Person2#: Wow. That's too much for me. Don't you have anything cheaper? | #Person1# recommends some watches to #Person2# but #Person2# thinks they're expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me? I think you are in my seat. Look, it says 9B on my boarding card.
#Person2#: Sorry, but could we exchange seats? This is my old friend. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I really want to sit next to him.
#Person1#: In that case you can sit here, but where is your seat?
#Person2#: It's 7A. It's a window seat.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. I asked for a window seat. But there were not any left. I really didn't expect I'd get one this way. Thank you. | #Person2# wants to swap seats with #Person1# so #Person2# can talk to an old friend 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 don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They're so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.
#Person2#: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give you 1.
#Person1#: What if I lose it or break it?
#Person2#: Just be as careful with the camera as you are with your own one. We trust you. Plus, you need to pay a deposit of $500 just in case something does happen.
#Person1#: I think I'm better off buying my own. I bet I can get one for $60. 00. Even if I get a used one, it's better than having to owe the school $500. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to loan a camera from school if #Person1# wants to take nice pictures of butterflies. #Person1# thinks it is better off buying #Person1#'s own 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#: We have got our own home. It must be wonderful to live by ourselves.
#Person2#: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.
#Person1#: Here I have a adjusting table for my own.
#Person2#: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.
#Person1#: So did I. After all, It's a new one. It's our own house. That's what really matters. Is that right? Let's put the chairs in front of the fireplace.
#Person2#: Enn, but we should first consider where to put the bed. It is the biggest piece of furniture.
#Person1#: Well, let's put it over there and the chairs near the window.
#Person2#: All right. Then you can draw and I can read by the window. | #Person1# and #Person2# are moving into their own home and although it is small, they are still happy with it and they are arranging the furniture. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you going to Spain with us next month?
#Person2#: No. Unfortunately not.
#Person1#: Why not? Are you scared of flying?
#Person2#: No, it's not that. It's just that I've never been outside the United States. So I don't have a passport.
#Person1#: Oh, is that all? You can get one. It's super easy.
#Person2#: No, I tried to. I went to the passport office. Unfortunately, it'll take at least 6 weeks for the passport to arrive. And you guys are leaving in a month.
#Person1#: I heard if you pay an extra fee, you can get the passport in 3 weeks instead of the usual 6.
#Person2#: That's cutting it pretty close. What if there is a delay?
#Person1#: Well, maybe it would be better to skip this trip. You can use your passport next year when we go to Italy.
#Person2#: Really? I'd love to go to Italy, especially for the food.
#Person1#: Yeah, the food is amazing, but Spanish food is also pretty tasty. I'm going to get some Spanish hams in the market there. I can pick some up for you.
#Person2#: That would be great. Much better than a T-shirt or a drum. | #Person2# isn't going to Spain with #Person1# because it is too late to get a passport on time. #Person1# says #Person2# can go to Italy next year then and promises to pick some Spanish hams for #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen this news article? Apparently an organization has made a list to name the new seven wonders of the world and people could vote for them online.
#Person2#: Wow, that's really interesting. So who won?
#Person1#: Well, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India.
#Person2#: I've been there! It really is an amazing work of architecture and art. The entire complex is made of white marble and in the interior of the tomb, the walls are covered with gems and emeralds!
#Person1#: Cool! Also amongst the winners is Petra, in Jordan, Mach Pitch in Peru and the pyramid in Chichenitza in Mexico.
#Person2#: Wait a minute! It also says that the Christ Re-deemer statue in Brazil and the Colosseum in Rome are wonders. I would love to go to Italy and see the Colosseum, stand in the middle like a gladiator!
#Person1#: Well, let's see if we can find some cheap airfare and we can go towards the end of the year.
#Person2#: Good idea! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new seven wonders of the world. They feel like going to Italy to see the Colosseum together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I need to copy something right now.
#Person2#: Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine, sir.
#Person1#: Great! How much per copy?
#Person2#: Sir, one copy is ten cents.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll be down there shortly.
#Person2#: You probably won't have to wait for anyone, sir. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the details of copying. | Summarize the 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 George, how is your chicken?
#Person2#: My chicken tastes all right, but it is pretty dry. How is your fish?
#Person1#: My fish is pretty dry too.
#Person2#: It's almost as if this food has been sitting a little too long. It doesn't seem fresh.
#Person1#: Yes, it seems that way to me also.
#Person2#: How are your vegetables?
#Person1#: My vegetables are very soggy.
#Person2#: Mine are the same way. It seems like they've been overcooked.
#Person1#: I don't usually complain, but I think that we should mention this to the waiter.
#Person2#: I agree. Maybe they can bring us some better food. | #Person1# and #Person2# are dissatisfied with the food. They decide to tell the waiter. | Summarize the 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 until my car is repaired. The commuting with public transportation is killing me.
#Person2#: It can't be that bad.
#Person1#: But it is! Take this morning for example. The subway was so packed this morning, I got totally squished by about a hundred busy commuters on the way to work.
#Person2#: At least the subway is better than the bus. It's faster for one thing. And usually less crowded. But the drawback is that the subway is more expensive than the bus. It adds up over time, if you take it every day.
#Person1#: That's true. The bus is even worse. Just thinking about taking the bus every day makes me tired! Hey, how do you get to work every day?
#Person2#: I ride my bike. I don't live too far away, so it's pretty convenient. it's only about a ten minute bike ride from my house to the office.
#Person1#: I'll bet it's good exercise, too. . . a good way to keep fit.
#Person2#: Yes, not only a good way to keep in shape, but a good way to relieve stress as well. While you're stressed out by your commute, I'm releasing all the stress of the day with mine. | #Person1# complains about public transportation. #Person1# thinks the subway is so packed and the bus is even worse. #Person2# comforts #Person1# and introduces the advantages of riding a bike to 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#: What's the matter, Paul?
#Person2#: Can you believe this? I locked my keys in the car, and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt.
#Person1#: So, what are you going to do?
#Person2#: I don't know. . . Hey, do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon.
#Person2#: Well, could you drive me home? I have spare keys there.
#Person1#: Sure. That's no problem.
#Person2#: Oh, and Andy? Do you have a quarter for the phone? My wallet's in the car.
#Person1#: Here you go. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, that's it. Thanks. I really appreciate it. | Paul's keys were locked in the car. Andy drives him home and lends him a quarter. Paul is grateful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? | #Person2# feels miserable with #Person1# and #Person2#'s marriage but #Person1# thinks they are fine. #Person2# wants to leave. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you say to eating out, Maggie?
#Person2#: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for dinner for quite a long time. A new French restaurant has just opened in our neighborhood. We can go there.
#Person1#: Do we need to book a table in advance?
#Person2#: No need for that. It's not usually busy on weekdays.
#Person1#: What time shall we go?
#Person2#: Why not now? I'm hungry. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to eat out. #Person2# thinks they should go now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have never seen so many flavors of ice cream in one place!
#Person2#: There certainly are a lot. Can you choose a favorite?
#Person1#: Vanilla with toppings is my favorite.
#Person2#: Is there anything as good as a hot fudge sundae?
#Person1#: No way! Do you have a flavors you don't like?
#Person2#: I don't like ice cream with too many different flavors in it.
#Person1#: I agree with that, it just doesn't work for me.
#Person2#: I saw garlic ice cream on the menu once.
#Person1#: I think that would be horrible!
#Person2#: I think I'll stick with a more traditional choice today! | #Person1# discusses with #Person2# about different flavors of ice cream at an ice-cream shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. May I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Could you please tell me how many credits would be required for a bachelor's degree?
#Person2#: Well, you have to get 166 credits, including required courses and optional courses.
#Person1#: OK. And how long does it take to get a bachelor's degree?
#Person2#: It can be completed in four years normally.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# getting 166 credits in four years is required for a bachelor degree. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, that sounds great!
#Person1#: I'll pick you up at. . . say, 7, 30?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be perfect.
#Person1#: See you tonight then.
#Person2#: Yes. Thank you for inviting me. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Miss Fallen, can you tell me why you want to get a visa to the States?
#Person2#: To study. I am going to the University of Tampa to do a postgraduate course for three years.
#Person1#: And do you have the Letter of Acceptance from the University with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here it is.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. And do you have any proof of the financial support for the three years?
#Person2#: I've got a letter from my bank here. It shows I am able to support myself during these three years of studies.
#Person1#: Could I see that, please?
#Person2#: Yes, here it is.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. Well, I'll be able to give you a visa for one year, a student visa, that is.
#Person2#: Oh, but mine is a three-year program.
#Person1#: Yes, it is a three-year, but you can renew the visa each year in the States. It is our usual procedure.
#Person2#: Okay, thank you. | #Person1# interviews Miss Fallen for her visa application and finally approves the application. #Person1# reminds Miss Fallen to renew the visa each year in the Satates. | Summarize the 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 did well on the math test.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Don't you always fail in the math tests?
#Person2#: Things were different this time. I sat by a math genius.
#Person1#: Huh? You mean you snuck a peek at his test?
#Person2#: Calm down please! Come on man! I just took a glance at his paper.
#Person1#: Are you crazy? You were cheating. | #Person2# cheated on the test and #Person1# is astonished. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Daddy, how are you going to spend your weekends?
#Person2#: I need to finish my research paper.
#Person1#: Could you go with me to climb Kiang Shan?
#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry I have no time.
#Person1#: Oh, Daddy, you should do more exercise. You are getting a little heavy.
#Person2#: I am afraid you are right. Recently, even going upstairs makes me out of breath.
#Person1#: Then go climbing with me, Daddy. Mountain climbing can build your muscles like Popeyes.
#Person2#: Terrific! It is also a good exercise to keep me fit.
#Person1#: I give you my word, you must feel refreshed after mountain climbing.
#Person2#: OK, I'll go.
#Person1#: That's a deal.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to climb mountains together because #Person2# is getting heavy and mountain climbing can build muscles. #Person2# at first refuses but later gives in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am very nervous about signing my escrow papers.
#Person2#: Escrow involves a lot of paperwork, but I will explain all of the steps to you as we go along.
#Person1#: What should I have brought with me?
#Person2#: The only thing I will need to see is your driver's license, as I will be notarizing these papers.
#Person1#: I feel a little overwhelmed by so many papers.
#Person2#: Don't worry about how many papers there are. We are going to look at them one at a time.
#Person1#: My boyfriend is an attorney and told me that I could fax him anything if I had a question.
#Person2#: Please get any outside help that you need in understanding your escrow documents.
#Person1#: Is this the last thing that I will need to do before the house becomes mine?
#Person2#: At the close of escrow, the house will be yours! | #Person1# is nervous about escrow signing, and #Person2# explains all the steps to #Person1#. #Person1# feels overwhelmed by the papers but #Person2# comforts and encourages #Person1# to get outside help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Can I have a look at your handworks?
#Person1#: All right. This way, please.
#Person2#: You have quite a range, haven't you?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: They are all produced in China, aren't they?
#Person1#: Yes, they are all distinctive Chinese.
#Person2#: Could you please select me one?
#Person1#: How do you like this one? It's very beautiful.
#Person2#: Oh, I like it very much. How much does it cost?
#Person1#: 350 yuan.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take it. | #Person2# buys a handwork with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really don't understand my parents. They always make light of my worries.
#Person2#: They think you are just a child.
#Person1#: But the child has his own feeling.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. Well, you can talk with them. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s problem with #Person1#'s parents. | Summarize the 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 want to know the price of your CPU.
#Person2#: Glad to tell you. The price of CPU is 300 dollars.
#Person1#: It's rather too high. If you can make it cheaper, we will be able to place large orders continuously.
#Person2#: If you order a large amount, we can give you a discount.
#Person1#: Well, can you explain it to me?
#Person2#: The price of CPU is 260 dollars above 1, 000 Units.
#Person1#: Can you reduce more?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but to be frank, considering exploiting the market in your country, we have already supplied you at very low preferential price.
#Person1#: In that case, we have to stop ordering if a reduction can't be made. Please reconsider.
#Person2#: It is so hard to deal with.
#Person1#: If you can give us a more reduction, We'd be able to give you an order on the spot.
#Person2#: This price is the best we can make. | #Person1# negotiates with #Person2# on the prices of #Person2#'s products but they can't reach an agreement. #Person1# wants #Person2# to reduce more but #Person2# says it's already the lowest. | Summarize the 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! A real cook gets down and dirty. Besides, I think I look good covered in baking mix. . .
#Person2#: What concoction are you making?
#Person1#: Well, your making cinnamon toast inspired me to go out and buy a waffle maker.
#Person2#: Awesome! I'm in heaven. Let me help. They're so easy.
#Person1#: I know. You just add milk, eggs and a little oil to the baking mix and stir. . .
#Person2#: And then you just pour the batter into the waffle iron. . . | #Person1# is inspired by #Person2# to cook and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to make waffles. | Summarize the 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 how did your end-of-the-year review go?
#Person2#: Oh, it was okay. I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative. He thinks that I need to start being more creative.
#Person1#: Did he actually say that?
#Person2#: Well, not in so many words. But I know that productivity is a big issue for him. Oh, he said the usual things like ' Keep up the good work ' and ' Thanks for your hard work, ' but he also said that he's thinking about bringing some employees into my department. That, to me, means he's not satisfied with what I've been doing.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're not reading too much into what he said?
#Person2#: No, I Don't. Either I shape up or my job is on the line.
#Person1#: Well, I think you may be overreacting. Mitch likes to give everybody constructive criticism and I think that's what he was doing.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. If you ask around, other people will tell you the same thing.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Don. I feel better.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear it. | #Person2# is negative about the end-of-the-year review that Mitch gives #Person2# because #Person2# thinks Mitch isn't satisfied with #Person2#'s work. But #Person1# tells #Person2# that Mitch likes giving constructive criticism so #Person2# feels better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What arrangement will you make about payment?
#Person2#: We shall open an irrevocable L / C to cover our shipment from Shanghai to Hamburg. Is it at sight or after sight?
#Person1#: At sight of course.
#Person2#: Some customers demand that 80 % of the credit amount be paid at sight, and the rest be paid after the machines are proved satisfactory on trial.
#Person1#: I am afraid that can't be done. We have never done business on such terms.
#Person2#: But such terms are quite common in the machinery trade. Other suppliers are offering better terms. Some even allow payment 60days after sight.
#Person1#: We ask for full payment at sight, because we guarantee 90 % mechanical efficiency for all our products. You don't have the same guarantee from other suppliers. The usual percentage is around 85.
#Person2#: That's true. I'm eager to know if you could send some fitters to ensure good operation.
#Person1#: Yes. We usually send technicians abroad to offer after-sales service to our customers.
#Person2#: If you send fitters along with the machines to ensure that all the machines run properly, and if you provide after-sales service, we agree to make the payment in full.
#Person1#: Thank you. I am glad we have come to an agreement at last. | #Person2#'s customers demand that 80% of the credit amount be paid at sight and the rest be paid after, but #Person1# asks for full payment at sight and sends fitters to ensure machines' efficiency. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Lee, all ready to check out? We'Ve already prepared your bill, and housekeeping has done a quick check of the room. How will you be paying?
#Person2#: I'd like to use my Master Card, if I could. Hey, wait a minute! This is a bit more than I expected. Why is it so high?
#Person1#: The bill is itemized, so take some time to look through it and make sure we'Ve charged you for the correct services. Most of your extra charges were for phone calls and room service.
#Person2#: What's this here, ' house stock '?
#Person1#: That's the mini-bar. Each day we check what's missing and restock it. The items you consume are put on your bill.
#Person2#: I had no idea, and look at these charges for movies!
#Person1#: Those are for pay-per-view movies. Each time you selected a movie, the entertainment system prompted you to confirm that you really wanted it, right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. But I had no idea I would be charged for all this. Thank goodness my company will let me reimburse all this. | Mr. Lee is surprised because his hotel bill is higher than expected. #Person1# then explains some of the charges. Mr. Lee has no idea he would be charged for those fees but his company will pay. | Summarize the 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 free on the thirteenth in the afternoon?
#Person2#: No I'm afraid not. I'm meeting Ruth then. How about the fourteenth in the morning?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm attending a meeting at the Hilton then.
#Person2#: What about the next day?
#Person1#: No. I'm busy then too. I'm meeting Dorothy Heath at North Bridge Road. Are you free on Thursday afternoon?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I am. Let's meet for lunch at mouth restaurant.
#Person1#: Good idea! Is two o'clock okay?
#Person2#: That's fine. See you there! | #Person1# and #Person2# are arranging for their next meeting. They decide to meet on Thursday afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your silk garments have aroused much interest in our country ever since our first order was put on the market. We have no doubt we can do better this year if you appoint us your sales agent.
#Person2#: We appreciate your intention, but the amount of your orders last year was moderate.
#Person1#: That's true. However at the Fair last March, people were so interested in Chinese garments that the demand this year will surely increase.
#Person2#: Do you think it will help if we appoint a local agent?
#Person1#: I'm sure it will, if we are appointed your agent. Your garments are attractive, and we, a well-established importer with multiple sales channels, can boost the sales.
#Person2#: Well, we'll consider your proposal. | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to appoint #Person1#'s company as #Person2#'s sales agent. #Person2# will give it a thought. | Summarize the 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 order some cable from you today?
#Person2#: Okay, what package would you like to order?
#Person1#: I'm not sure of what packages you offer.
#Person2#: We offer packages with all the movie channels.
#Person1#: Are there any other packages?
#Person2#: We also have packages with all the sports channels.
#Person1#: I want a package that has the basic and movie channels.
#Person2#: We have that available.
#Person1#: I would like to get that.
#Person2#: Would you like anything else with your package?
#Person1#: That's it, but will I be able to add more channels at another time?
#Person2#: Yes, you can add or get rid of channels later on if you would like. | #Person1# orders some cable from #Person2# with basic and movie channels. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can add or cancel channels later 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#: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it's a big company. That'll be good, for you might have to travel a lot.
#Person2#: Do they say anything about the experience?
#Person1#: Let me see. It says the candidate should have at least two years' experience as salesman.
#Person2#: So there's little hope for me to get the job. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about a job opportunity, but #Person2# thinks there's little hope. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're going to your job interview dressed like that?
#Person2#: You have a problem with my clothes?
#Person1#: The jacket and pants are fine. Gray is a good color. But the tie is terrible.
#Person2#: You don't like orange ties?
#Person1#: It's too bright. You shouldn't wear orange. Don't you have a red or blue tie?
#Person2#: OK, I'll put on a red tie. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, you look great. Oh, the shoes. Take off those white shoes.
#Person2#: All right. I'll put on my black shoes. All right?
#Person1#: Perfect. Oh, and take a briefcase. I'll make you look smart. I mean smarter. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# change a tie, take off the white shoes and take a briefcase for the interview. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to join the library. We're new to the district, you see.
#Person1#: Well, all we need is some sort of identification with your name and address on it.
#Person2#: Oh dear. We just moved, you see, and everything has my old address.
#Person1#: A driving license, perhaps?
#Person2#: No, I don't drive.
#Person1#: Your husband would do.
#Person2#: Yes, but his license will still have the old address on it.
#Person1#: Perhaps you have a letter addressed to you at your new house?
#Person2#: No,I'm afraid not. We've only been there a few days, you see, and no one's written to us yet.
#Person1#: What about your bankbook?
#Person2#: That's just the same. Oh dear, and I did want to get some books out this weekend. We're going on holiday after the move, you see, and I wanted to take something with me to read.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry. What about your passport?
#Person2#: What? Oh yes, how silly of me. I've got a new one and it does have our new address. I've just been to book our tickets so I have it on me. Just a minute. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Well, that's all right. | #Person2# wants to join the library and #Person1# needs #Person2#'s identification with #Person2#'s name and address on it. #Person2# just moved and everything has her old address. #Person1# advises #Person2# to use the passport and it works. | Summarize the 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 a nice bar!
#Person2#: Yes, very nice indeed.
#Person1#: Where would you like to sit, Mary?
#Person2#: I would like to sit by the piano so that I can watch the musician play.
#Person1#: Great. That's just what I was thinking. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss where to sit at the bar. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Uh, Dad. Are you going to miss me when I leave for college next week?
#Person2#: Yahoo!
#Person1#: No, Dad ... seriously. I mean you're always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water, and gas while I am gone.
#Person2#: Of course I will ... no, uh, well, I'll miss you, of course. No, honestly, I'll miss and worry about you, and you've really tried to prepare yourself. You know, I'm proud of you for that. You know, getting a university degree is a real accomplishment.
#Person1#: Exactly.
#Person2#: But, let's go over the to-do list. Do you have everything ready? I mean, did you pay your tuition and housing fees by the deadline? [Yeap.] Because, you know, if you don't, you'll lose your class schedule, and you have to register all over again.
#Person1#: Yeah, I paid for that a few days ago.
#Person2#: Okay, did you sign up for the meal plan at the university so you don't have to eat instant noodles everyday?
#Person1#: Yeap. But Mom said I could take some food from home to get me started.
#Person2#: Uhhh, well, yeah. The oatmeal is in the pantry.
#Person1#: Dad! Mom said I could take a bag of rice, some canned food, and ...
#Person2#: ... and grandpa's old army rations.
#Person1#: Ugh! Not that old stuff. Mom!
#Person2#: Okay, okay. And you know you should set up an appointment to meet with your academic advisor to help you select future classes, right? [Yeah.] You know, business administration will be a great major for you.
#Person1#: Well, Dad, uh ...
#Person2#: And future possibilities ... a great salary, opportunities to make a difference in the community, and [Dad. I changed my major.] supporting ... What? You changed you major ... you switched majors!?
#Person1#: Yeah. I really thought about it. After talking it over with Mom, I've decided to major in wildlife science.
#Person2#: What? What are you talking about?
#Person1#: Yeah. I want to degree in wildlife science. You know, analyzing, maintaining, and conserving national forests and wildlife.
#Person2#: What? Uh, uhh ...
#Person1#: Dad. You can close your mouth now. I mean, I've ALWAYS been interested in working with nature; [Well.] You know that, and this field will give me the opportunity to live out my dream. [Well ... ] I've also looked through the online university catalog, and I actually qualify for a two-year, full tuition scholarship.
#Person2#: Wait. When did this all happen?
#Person1#: I can even go on to graduate school and further my education ... after Todd and I get married, of course.
#Person2#: Graduate school ... Todd? Wait, wait, wait!! Who's Todd? Ah, what's next?
#Person1#: Thanks for the credit card. Mom said it was a present. And I just tried it out to make sure it worked, and I had no problem buying my new laptop computer. [Oh, I'm doomed!] Uh, Dad, where are you going?
#Person2#: Uh, I've decided to enroll in night school to get another degree. That's the only way I'm going to pay for your college. | #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad talk about the needed preparation before #Person1# heads for college next week. Then #Person1# tells #Person1#'s dad that #Person1# has decided to change the major to wild science and #Person1# is about to get married. #Person1# 's dad is shocked. | Summarize the 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 parking my car here.
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. It's impossible.
#Person2#: Why not? I don't see a 'No Parking' sign.
#Person1#: This is my parking place.
#Person2#: I don't see a sign with your name.
#Person1#: I park here every day.
#Person2#: Well, I'm parking here today. | #Person2# is parking but #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s parking place. | Summarize the 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, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.
#Person2#: Yeah. Why do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.
#Person2#: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost.
#Person1#: Okay, go ahead.
#Person2#: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street.
#Person1#: Until Pine Street, right?
#Person2#: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church.
#Person1#: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants?
#Person2#: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food.
#Person1#: Well where's that?
#Person2#: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far?
#Person1#: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what?
#Person2#: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends.
#Person1#: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday.
#Person2#: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one.
#Person1#: Great. Thanks a lot. | #Person1# will take Jennifer for a date and asks Ranae some related information. Ranae tells #Person1# how to get the movie theatre and where to buy some 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#: What do you usually do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week.
#Person1#: That's a very interesting thing to do.
#Person2#: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice.
#Person1#: I see. How many songs can you sing now?
#Person2#: We started only three months ago, but we've practiced eight songs.
#Person1#: Are you going to perform any time?
#Person2#: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song in it. We are practicing a new song now. It's written by one of the singers in our group.
#Person1#: Really? What's the name of the song?
#Person2#: Sunny Days.
#Person1#: That's a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice? | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# joined a singing group and they will sing in a school show. #Person1# is interested in hearing #Person2#'s practice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Linda, what do you do for a living?
#Person2#: I am a dancer.
#Person1#: Oh,and what do you do for fun?
#Person2#: I like to enjoy classical music
#Person1#: And what's the most exciting thing that happened to you recently?
#Person2#: Oh, this is so great! Some of my friends and I went to a famous piano concert.
#Person1#: And who do you admire most in the world?
#Person2#: I guess, my dad.
#Person1#: And what do you want to be doing five years from now?
#Person2#: I would love to have my own dancers' school if I could. | Linda tells #Person1# she's a dancer and wants to own her own dancers' school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need to get some stuff.
#Person1#: Let's all go together then.
#Person2#: Where's Lisa?
#Person1#: She's getting coupons from her desk.
#Person2#: What are coupons?
#Person1#: They give you discounts on some stuff that you want to buy.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Because there is a coupon for almost every product, we always bring coupons on our shopping trips. | #Person1# invites Mary to go shopping and explains coupons to Linda. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to choose a sweater for my son.
#Person1#: I see. Do you have any ideas so far?
#Person2#: Not yet. Can you give me some suggestions?
#Person1#: Sure, madam. But may l know how old he is?
#Person2#: Thirteen.
#Person1#: And the height?
#Person2#: About 158cm. He likes to wear loose-fitting sweaters.
#Person1#: I see. How about this one? It's very fashionable and popular among teenagers.
#Person2#: I don't think he'll like it. He prefers simple styles.
#Person1#: How about this one then?
#Person2#: The style is all right, but I'm not sure about the color. Let me think for a while. | #Person2# wants to buy a sweater but is not satisfied with those #Person1# recommends. | Summarize the 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 is your business on the Internet, Steven?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas.
#Person2#: I changed my strategy around too. I am investing in good companies now.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you. I am going to find a good company and invest in it soon.
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But please be careful when you invest this time.
#Person1#: Yes, I will. I should learn more from you. After all I am green hand on it.
#Person2#: If you have any question, you can ask me.
#Person1#: OK. My wife sent me a message and asked me to go home just now. I am leaving.
#Person2#: All right. Let's chat next time. Bye-bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# lost much money on the Internet business. #Person1# advises #Person2# to invest in companies and #Person1# wants to invest too. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to be careful. | Summarize the 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. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?
#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.
#Person2#: I like this style, but I don't like its color. Do you have this coat in yellow?
#Person1#: Yes, I will find one for you. Here you are. It's made of exceptionally good quality, pure wool, and is very soft.
#Person2#: It looks nice.
#Person1#: Yeah, this is the latest model. If you like it, you can try it on. | #Person2# is looking for some coats and likes the one #Person2# recommends at last. | Summarize the 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 Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell, please take a seat.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person3#: Thank you.
#Person1#: So I understand that your family spending has skyrocketed and you want to start budgeting.
#Person2#: Yes that's correct. Frankly speaking our household income is relatively high and we have never had any money problems, but I think this is the main reason as to why our spending has gone out of control.
#Person3#: We have two kids and with allowances, paying their credit cards, ours and not to mention our mortgage and car payments. With the recent economic downturn, my husband's business has suffered and now we need some advice as to how we can prepare a family budget.
#Person1#: I see. Well you have come to the right place. First what we need to do, is determine your cash flow. Knowing how much money is coming in will help us allocate spending to different categories such as mortgage, education, groceries, etc.
#Person3#: Yes,that makes sense.
#Person1#: Secondly, I need you to bring all of your receipts for the last two to three months. That way, we can determine what your average expenditures are and see which category you are spending money on the most. Usually, your fixed costs are higher and we cant do much about that, but we can usually trim your variable costs such as entertainment or clothing.
#Person2#: Great! We will do that then! Now how about we treat you to a nice dinner?
#Person1#: That's another thing. If you really want to stop spending so much money, throw away at least half of your credit cards! | Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell come to consult #Person1# about budgeting and tell #Person1# their recent finances. #Person1# advises them to determine the cash flow and bring all the receipts. Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell agree. | Summarize the 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 language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your pa
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.
#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet?
#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.
#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write!
#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.
#Person2#: So , you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?
#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?
#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself. | #Person1# learns Chinese online and #Person1# thinks some Chinese characters are similar to Japanese ones. #Person2# takes Spanish classes and #Person2# finds some Spanish words are similar to English ones. | Summarize the 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 where the cereal is?
#Person2#: If you go to the breakfast aisle, you'll find the cereal there.
#Person1#: What aisle is that?
#Person2#: You'll find it by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.
#Person1#: I know where that is at.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you need help finding?
#Person1#: Could you point me toward the dishwashing detergent?
#Person2#: That's over by the paper towels and toilet paper.
#Person1#: I didn't even think about that.
#Person2#: That's where it is.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for helping me.
#Person2#: Let me know if you need anything else. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cereal is on the breakfast aisle and shows #Person1# the location of the dishwashing detergent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I hear that the Students' Union is going to take new members.
#Person2#: Really? Can I join it?
#Person1#: Of course you can if you like it.
#Person2#: How can I join it?
#Person1#: There will be an information session about the Students' Union this Tuesday. You can apply for it then.
#Person2#: OK, thank you. | #Person2# wants to join the Students' Union and #Person1# suggests checking the information session. | Summarize the 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 say he was around average height.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
#Person1#: Weight?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
#Person1#: Any marks on his face?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Glasses?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: What about his hair?
#Person2#: Black or dark brown.
#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?
#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length
#Person1#: Boy, this sure doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing? | #Person2# says the man is around average height without marks or glasses, but #Person1# thinks the information is inadequate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I am looking for a pair of gloves.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's the latest.
#Person2#: Excuse me, but I want a pair of mittens.
#Person1#: I am sorry, it's out of stock right now. | #Person1# wants to buy mittens, but #Person2# says they are out of stock. | Summarize the 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 only have an hour for lunch.
#Person2#: Well, now I have only 45 minutes.
#Person1#: That's not much time. Where should we go? How about Tornis Ettling Restaurant? Just across the street. I love the pizza.
#Person2#: I love the food too, but they are really slow. Last week, I waited 30 minutes for my food.
#Person1#: OK. Let's have a sushi at the David's. We can be in and out in 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Today is the Thursday, David's is not open.
#Person1#: Alright. Then let's go to the Jungle Cafe. We can be there in 60 seconds.
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to have lunch and they finally decide to the Jungle Cafe. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, I heard you had an unpleasant experience when you were on holiday in Florida. What happened exactly?
#Person2#: We were having an enjoyable day out at a wildlife park and suddenly this lion started walking towards me.
#Person1#: Oh, that must have been terrible.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. I started running away as fast as I could and I didn't see where I was going. I ran into a tree and hit my head quite badly.
#Person1#: Oh dear, you poor thing. And the lion?
#Person2#: Luckily, one of the park keepers put it back in its cage and called for first aid. So nothing more serious happened.
#Person1#: I'm pleased to hear that. | David shares with #Person1# his unpleasant holiday experience in Florida. David tried to avoid the lion but he ran into a tree. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Researchers in America did some experiments to try to figure out why some people gain weight more than others do.
#Person2#: Yeah, some people can eat whatever they want and they never seem to gain a pound.
#Person1#: In this study, volunteers were given 1000 extra calories a day. About 2 pieces of cheese's worth of extra intake.
#Person2#: This kind of study I'd like to be in.
#Person1#: Well, anyway, there're also world special equipment that recorded how much they moved. You know, walking up and down steps. Everybody gained weight. But some people gained much less than others. The secret keeping on moving.
#Person2#: You mean just moving your fingers or scratching your neck or something like this?
#Person1#: Any movement takes energy to perform. And little movements like rearranging things on your desk, if you do them all the time, starts to add up. We generally only think of large movements like exercise as burning calories. But people who keep on moving maybe doing a slow steady burn all day long.
#Person2#: So maybe you should do more housework instead of me from now on. | #Person1# introduces to #Person2# an experiment on weight-gaining by American researchers and concludes that keeping doing little movements can also burn up many calories. Thus #Person2# asks #Person1# to do more housework. | Summarize the 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 for Christmas next week?
#Person2#: My entire family is going to my brother's house. His wife always likes to go all out. She even dresses up like Santa Claus and delivers presents.
#Person1#: Wow, how old are your kids now?
#Person2#: Kathy is 2, Michael is 3 and Melissa is 5. They absolutely love going to their aunt and uncle's house for Christmas every year. What are you doing next week?
#Person1#: Well, we usually go to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. But this year we'll go to my sister's for Christmas Eve and then have Christmas dinner there the next day. My dad's health hasn't been the best, so it's easier for him not to have to worry about preparing anything.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Health issues can be so upsetting around the holidays. It will be nice for him to be surrounded by family, though.
#Person1#: For sure. He loves Christmas and is really looking forward to seeing my brother, my sister and me. He wants a grandchild soon, but I told him I can't promise anything yet.
#Person2#: Well, kids can be stressful sometimes. But my children are the best thing that's ever happened to me. | #Person2# will spend Christmas at #Person2#'s brother' s house and #Person1# will go to #Person1#'s sister's because of #Person1#'s father's health issues. #Person1#'s Dad wants grandchildren and #Person2# says #Person2#'s children are the best gift ever. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Julia, how was your trip to Amsterdam?
#Person2#: It was great. You know the best thing I did? I rented a bicycle. It was really cool. I got to leave the college area and go out and meet some locals. They were really surprised when they found out I was American.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Well, they think Americans are all rich and fat and drive cars and never ride bicycles.
#Person1#: Yeah, well, that's kind of true.
#Person2#: Yeah, another interesting thing is that nobody locks their bikes there.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah. I guess you don't have to. Nobody steals them.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I guess it's because everybody has a bike.
#Person1#: Hmm...That makes sense. | Julia tells #Person1# people in Amsterdam were surprised that she rode bicycles becasue they think Americans are fat and rich. Also people there never lock their bikes because everybody has 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. Do you mind telling me the time when the recruitment will officially start?
#Person2#: It will be held on October 15th.
#Person1#: Should I arrive early or on time?
#Person2#: You'd better be early in case that you may be late because of traffic jam. That will put you in a insurmountable place. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the recruitment will be held on October 15th and suggests #Person1# arrive early. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're finally back. I was wondering what happened.
#Person2#: I feel kind of stupid.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We got lost coming back. I guess I don't really know this town yet.
#Person1#: You got lost. You're kidding!
#Person2#: No. We took a wrong turn somewhere.And Joseph doesn't know the town at all. So I started giving him directions.But I didn't really know where we were. So we got seriously lost.
#Person1#: You could have called.
#Person2#: I know I could have. But finally we asked someone where we were.
#Person1#: You've been gone for two hours. How could you get lost for so long?
#Person2#: Guess where we ended up.
#Person1#: I don't know. Where?
#Person2#: When we finally decided to ask someone, they told us we were in Grangerfield.
#Person1#: Grangerfield! You were in Grangerfield? That's a completely different town! How could you drive to a completely different town?
#Person2#: I don't know.The person we asked had to give us directions to the highway to get back here.
#Person1#: Grangerfield is like a dozen miles away from here.
#Person2#: I know it is. I don't know how it happened.
#Person1#: Hmm, maybe I do.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Maybe I have an idea how it happened.
#Person2#: How?
#Person1#: You were too busy looking at Joseph, and you weren't paying attention to the road.
#Person2#: Oh, that's what you think, huh? | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and Joseph got lost. They asked a person for directions to come back and realized they went to a completely different town. #Person1# jokes that it was because #Person2# was busy looking at Joseph and wasn't paying attention to the road. | Summarize the 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#: I needed to ask you a question.
#Person1#: Ask away.
#Person2#: How many hours of the behind-the-wheel course do I need to take?
#Person1#: Why do you need to take the course?
#Person2#: I want to get my license.
#Person1#: You have to do six hours behind the wheel.
#Person2#: How many days do I need to finish the course?
#Person1#: You can't finish in less than three days.
#Person2#: Is that all?
#Person1#: There's nothing else to it.
#Person2#: That sounds easy enough. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# needs to finish six hours of the behind-the-wheel course in more than three days to get a license. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch?
#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like?
#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great.
#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat.
#Person1#: Is it close by?
#Person2#: It's down a block on the right ; can I show you the way?
#Person1#: OK, I'd love the company.
#Person2#: This will work out well. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about where to have lunch. #Person2# recommends one place and will show #Person1# the 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#: Look! Mom, that's amazing! I can't believe the girls have so neat movements.
#Person2#: Yeah, they all received very strict training. A minute on the stage takes ten-year practice.
#Person1#: And all their movements are so elegant. It seems like dancing in the water.
#Person2#: Exactly, you know, water ballet puts dancing, music and swimming together.
#Person1#: There you go! Daddy has told me that water ballet is also called Synchronized Swimming.
#Person2#: That's my boy! Katherine Curtis created this activity in 1920. And in 1984, it was authorized as one activity in Olympic Games.
#Person1#: Wow, Mom is more knowledgeable than Dad. I must learn from you.
#Person2#: My little boy, you should learn more from me. I'm almost thirty years older than you.
#Person1#: OK, you're the boss. Look, Mom, one guy has just jumped into the swimming pool.
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's so dangerous. And he might break his leg. You mustn't do anything like that. | #Person1# and his mother discuss the water ballet performance they're watching. His mother tells #Person1# a lot about water ballet and #Person1# admires her erudition. | Summarize the 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 Mason's builders?
#Person2#: Yes, can we help you?
#Person1#: We have a problem with our roof. Can you come and have a look?
#Person2#: What sort of problem?
#Person1#: We have water coming through. It was raining yesterday and this morning we noticed a wet patch on our ceiling.
#Person2#: Is the wet patch just in one place?
#Person1#: Yes, it seems to be just in the living room, above the window.
#Person2#: Did you look in the attic?
#Person1#: No, sorry, we didn't.
#Person2#: Is there easy access to the attic? We'd better look since there may be some flooding there as well.
#Person1#: Yes, we have a hatch with a ladder.
#Person2#: OK, we can come early this afternoon. Is anyone going to be at home?
#Person1#: Yes, my wife will be there.
#Person2#: Right, we have an urgent job this morning but we should finish around lunch time. We will then come straight over to your house.
#Person1#: That's great. Thank you very much. | #Person1# phones to request a roof repair as there's a wet patch on #Person1#'s ceiling. #Person2# asks about the details and promises to come early this afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, what can I get for you?
#Person2#: Hello, may I have a double cheeseburger?
#Person1#: With everything on it?
#Person2#: That sounds great.
#Person1#: Did you want fries with your order?
#Person2#: May I get a large order of curly fries?
#Person1#: Did you want something to drink?
#Person2#: Get me a medium Pepsi.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: No, thank you. That's it.
#Person1#: No problem, that'll be $ 5. 48.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Keep the change. | #Person2# orders some fast food and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Daniel, how are you holding up? I am greatly sorry for your loss.
#Person2#: Thank you, I'm doing much better. I'Ve begun organizing everything for the funeral.
#Person1#: How's that going?
#Person2#: It's a lot harder than I imagined. There are many things that you have to to arrange. I booked a time and date with the funeral home, but I still have a lot of things to do.
#Person1#: Have you bought a burial plot and a casket?
#Person2#: No. Wendy is being cremated. She always talked about how she didn't want to be buried. I already chose a cremation urn and we plan to spread the ashes in the ocean.
#Person1#: I see, that sounds like something she would have really liked. I am sure the memorial service will be tasteful. You are doing a great job.
#Person2#: Thanks, it hasn't been easy, but luckily we have life insurance and Wendy left behind a detailed will that will sort out any other legal matters. | #Person1# asks Daniel about the preparation for Wendy's funeral. Daniel says Wendy is being cremated. He plans to spread Wendy's ashes in the ocean and sort out legal issues with Wendy's detailed will. | Summarize the 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 knew it! I knew it!
#PErson2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian!
#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. The D-man, as in dork.
#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trust!
#Person2#: Alrighty then. I think I knew you... Wait a minutes! Didn't you use to date Sheryl?
#Person1#: Sweet little lassie. Yep, broke her heart when the D-man told her he couldn't be a one-woman guy.
#Person2#: Oh? I heard she dumped you. Anyway, she's right over there. Oh, Sheryl! | #Person1# meets #Person2#, an arrogant man who was Sheryl's boyfriend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you ever been to any other country?
#Person2#: Pity I haven't. If I can afford it, I'll certainly take a trip abroad.
#Person1#: That's also my dream.
#Person2#: How about going to italy next summer vacation?
#Person1#: Why not? | Both #Person1# and #Person2# haven't been abroad. #Person2# suggests going to Italy together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do your spend your time after work or in vacation?
#Person2#: In my spare time, I am fond of traveling and I always take a trip with my family.
#Person1#: But traveling is an expensive hobby, isn't it?
#Person2#: You are deadly right. | #Person2# is fond of traveling in #Person2#'s spare time but agrees it's an expensive hobby. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am sorry, but I can't stay until the end of class.
#Person2#: Where do you need to be that is more important than school?
#Person1#: I have an appointment.
#Person2#: Do you have a plan to make up your missed work?
#Person1#: No, but I'll make sure someone helps me out this week with my missed work.
#Person2#: Are you going to go right away?
#Person1#: I am leaving right now.
#Person2#: All right, but please remember that it is your responsibility to catch up.
#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. I'll make sure everything gets taken care of.
#Person2#: Goodbye, and try not to miss any more school. | #Person1# requests to leave the class early for an appointment. #Person2# agrees and says it is #Person1#'s responsibility to catch 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#: Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to?
#Person2#: Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight.
#Person1#: When's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. There are a lot of things to sort out, you know.
#Person1#: Are you having a big wedding?
#Person2#: Yes, I've always dream of having a big wedding.
#Person1#: But what do you say about that?
#Person2#: I don't really enjoy big occasions, but I think I'll come round to the idea in the end, It only happens once in a lifetime.
#Person1#: Perhaps I'll agree with Mike. I couldn't stand a big wedding with many relatives and friends of my parents or my wife whom I'd never met before. | #Person2# tells #Person1# she's engaged to Mike and wants a big wedding. #Person1# thinks a big wedding with people you don't know is unbearable. | Summarize the 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 should I sit?
#Person2#: Why don't you sit in the back with me?
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: By the way, what's your last name? I forgot what it is.
#Person1#: It's Lin. It's spelled L-I-N.
#Person2#: R-I-N?
#Person1#: My pronunciation is not very good. It's L-I-N, Lin.
#Person2#: I got it. Mary Lin.
#Person1#: Lin is a common Chinese last name. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# sit in the back with #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s last name. | Summarize the 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, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Basically, I'Ve got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.
#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn't you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude?
#Person1#: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he's really unreliable. Sometimes he's really productive, but then other times. . . take last Tuesday for instance, he was forty-five minutes late for our morning meeting!
#Person2#: Well, I'm sure he had a perfectly good reason. . .
#Person1#: But that's not the only thing. . . you know, he really doesn't have the best work ethic, I'm constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook when he should be talking to clients.
#Person2#: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don't check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we'Ve invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it's up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff! | Geoff tells Lauren Geoff thinks their new customer support representative Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic. Lauren suggests Geoff coach Jason because they've invested a lot in Jason. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do I look? I love these braids. They're fun!
#Person2#: They look great! Hey, are you hungry? I know a good Ethiopian restaurant-Meskerem.
#Person1#: An Ethiopian restaurant? Whoa! I always think of starving people in Ethiopia.
#Person2#: It's very ' in ' these days. Some of the places are really expensive.
#Person1#: That's so ironic! Well, what's it like? Is it your traditional food?
#Person2#: No. Africans and African-Americans are different in many ways. Our food's different, too. | #Person2# suggests eating at an Ethiopian restaurant. #Person1# thinks it's ironic to think of starving people in Ethiopia and other expensive places. | Summarize the 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 these all yours?
#Person2#: Yes, they are.
#Person1#: Cash or credit card?
#Person2#: I want to use these coupons. Have they expired?
#Person1#: Not yet. Oh, Madam, this item is no longer on sale, and this goes on sale tomorrow. Will you take them?
#Person2#: Yes, could you use plastic bags?
#Person1#: Sure, it is 80 yuan in all and you have to give me another coupon.
#Person2#: Could you charge it to my credit card?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Okay. Input your pin number, please. Sign here.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Here's your receipt.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# uses some coupons and her credit card to pay for her bill with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Sun lin.
#Person1#: How old are you?
#Person2#: I am twenty-five years old.
#Person1#: May I ask your birth date?
#Person2#: Yes, my birth date is September 22, 1977.
#Person1#: Where do you live now?
#Person2#: I live at 606 Zhongguancun Road, Apt 802, Beijing.
#Person1#: Then tell me your birthplace.
#Person2#: My birthplace is Nanjing.
#Person1#: Ok, I know you are not a resident of Beijing. Where is your domicile place then?
#Person2#: My domicile place is Nanjing, too. | #Person1# asks Sun Lin about her personal information including her age, birth date, birthplace, current address, and domicile place. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to Bill's Fabric World. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes?
#Person1#: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking to get a custom-made suit.
#Person1#: Excellent! We have the finest cashmeres at affordable prices. How about we get you measured? Let's start off by measuring the width of your shoulders. Now, let's measure the length of your arms and this bit around your neck here.
#Person2#: Can you make sure you leave a little extra space in the collar? My neck gets easily irritated.
#Person1#: No problem! Now for your pants, let me just measure your waist and the inseam.
#Person2#: You might also want to leave a little extra room in the waist area. I tend to gain a few pounds over the holidays.
#Person1#: OK. Now you can pick your fabric and pattern design. Please follow me. | #Person2# wants to get a custom-made suit. When #Person1# gets #Person2# measured, #Person2# asks #Person1# to leave a little extra space in the collar and the waist area. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tell me, Mr. Han. What do you suggest if we establish long term business relations?
#Person2#: Surely it's a sound idea, Mr. Joey. But I have a few questions for you first.
#Person1#: I am all ears.
#Person2#: First, can I know something about your financial situations?
#Person1#: Sure. As for our financial situation, you can inquire about them in the national bank. They handle all our financial documents.
#Person2#: Thank you. And how is your business in the clothing business circle?
#Person1#: A very good question. It's very honorable for me to tell you that our business relations cover all over the world and they all have very good business reputation.
#Person2#: Then what do you deal with?
#Person1#: We deal with kid's clothing, women's clothing, and men's clothing. You name it we deal with it.
#Person2#: That's nice. They provided us with convenient choice.
#Person1#: As for the regular customers, we have some favorable terms for them.
#Person2#: I'd like to hear that.
#Person1#: For the substantial regular customers, we offer 5 % commissions.
#Person2#: That sounds attractive, all right, how about that we sign a one year contract?
#Person1#: Fabulous. I will get the contract ready shortly. | Mr. Joey wants to establish long term business relations with Mr. Han. Mr. Han asks Mr. Joey about Mr. Joey's company's financial situations, their position in the clothing business circle, and what they deal with. Then Mr. Han decides to sign a one-year contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where do you think we should go on holiday this summer?
#Person2#: We, I'd like to go to Australia. I know it's far to go, but I think it would be something different and special.
#Person1#: I'd really like to go to the Caribbean. We can relax on the beached and enjoy the sunshine.
#Person2#: There are beaches in Australia too, but I would prefer a more active holiday this year. We could visit Ayers rock and the great barrier reef. It would be so exciting.
#Person1#: But would it be relaxing? By summer. I'll be quite tired from doing so much work. The last thing I need is to use more energy racing around Australia. I'd need another holiday to recover from the holiday!
#Person2#: Oh, come on! A tour of Australia would be relaxing because you'd be doing something different and not working.
#Person1#: Do you think so? I'm not so sure. Anyway, tell me your plans for an Australian holiday. How long do you think we should spend there?
#Person2#: I think we should go for two weeks. We could spend a week in the bush and a week at the great barrier reef-including a few day on the beach for tired office workers!
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. I'd certainly like to go diving. That's one reason I wanted to go to the Caribbean.
#Person2#: We could hire a car and travel around the interior of Australia for several days. If we hire a car, we can go where we like.
#Person1#: We'd have to plan our drive before we leave. Let's get a good guidebook from the bookstore when we go shopping in town tomorrow.
#Person2#: It looks like I might have convinced you to go to Australia! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to go on holiday. #Person1# wants a more active holiday in Australia while #Person2# prefers a relaxing one in the Caribbean. Finally, #Person1# seems to be persuaded into going to Australia after listening to #Person2#'s plan. | Summarize the 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, 35. .
#Person2#: Is this Ann?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: Ann, this is Sam. Look, Ann. I wanna see you again. How about a drink tonight?
#Person1#: I am sorry. I am very tired. I'm going to bed early.
#Person2#: What about tomorrow evening?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. I'm going to meet some friends tomorrow evening. And I'm in a hurry now.
#Person2#: But Ann. . | Sam phones Ann to see her but gets refused. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.
#Person1#: Well, you made a good choice. Coming to us, I mean. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.
#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Our foundation is very high quality. Only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.
#Person2#: What colors do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Let me show you. We have this rose color. We also have different shades of beige.
#Person2#: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle.
#Person1#: In this size, we sell it for 53. 95.
#Person2#: Wow! That's expensive.
#Person1#: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.
#Person2#: I understand. I need some mascara too. Do you have a good thickening mascara?
#Person1#: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.
#Person2#: Alright. And I want to consider your eye shadow too. Do you have a color chart I can look at?
#Person1#: We have a very wide selection of colors. And our eye shadow is specially designed to moisturize the skin. So it is very gentle on your eyelids. Would you like to sample some?
#Person2#: Oh, sure. I will need to clean off my own eye shadow first.
#Person1#: I can help you with that.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# comes to look for some beauty products because she isn't happy with the products she's using now. #Person1# shows a range of their products like foundation, thickening mascara, and eye shadow to #Person2# and will help her to sample some. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, it's time to get up.
#Person2#: It can't be time to get up yet.
#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You'll be late for school.
#Person2#: What's the time?
#Person1#: It's nearly half past seven.
#Person2#: My watch says ten past.
#Person1#: It's slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.
#Person2#: Are you sure half past seven?
#Person1#: Positive. I'll put the radio on.
#Person2#: ( And here is the seven o'clock news ) It's only seven o'clock. Your watch is fast.
#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's stopped. I forgot to wind it up last night.
#Person2#: I could have stayed in bed for another half hour. | #Person1# wakes up John, saying he'll be late for school. However, it's actually pretty early because #Person1#'s watch has stopped. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What would be my daily duties?
#Person2#: Your job includes paper filing a lot. Anc you will have to check and fill the stationer cabinet regularly. Besides, you have to reserve the meeting room in advance if the are any important visitors.
#Person1#: Got it. To whom should I report?
#Person2#: Of course to me. | #Person1# asks about #Person1#'s daily duties and #Person1# should report to #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#: Hi. Can I help you with anything today?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need some new running shoes.
#Person1#: Okay, what type of running are you doing? I mean are you preparing for a road race or do you need some trail shoes? We have them all.
#Person2#: I need some street shoes, and I need them to make me run fast, I mean real, real fast.
#Person1#: Well, sir, how fast you run depends on many things and ...
#Person2#: But, you don't understand. You see, I've been dating this woman, and well, I kind of told her that I'm a pretty good runner, and uh ...
#Person1#: Well, how much, how much do you run? 10Ks, marathons? What exactly are you doing?
#Person2#: Well, I don't really run. I mean I run out to get the newspaper in the morning. Listen, I twisted the truth a little.
#Person1#: Um, yeah, I's say. Well, how much does she run?
#Person2#: Uh, she's completed, I think, about 20 marathons, all under three hours.
#Person1#: Ah, man, you're toast. You're in some serious hot water. The only good new shoes will do for you is to kick yourself for not having been honest with her. Just fess up with her.
#Person2#: Ah, ah, I think I have a leg cramp coming on. Believable?
#Person1#: Forget it. She won't buy that story. Just be frank with her and apologize. She may or may not accept your apology, but at least you can look at yourself in the mirror and recognize that you told the truth. That way, you can live with yourself another day.
#Person2#: Yeah. I realize that now.
#Person1#: Hey, here's one idea. Tell her the truth and she what she says. If she forgives you and you really want to start running, then I suggest signing up for the 5K race we are sponsoring next month. This can get you started on a new path to fitness and a positive relationship.
#Person2#: And if she doesn't forgive me?
#Person1#: Well, that's just the consequence of not telling the truth. | #Person2# wants to buy some street shoes that can help him run really fast as he lied to a woman that he's a pretty good runner. #Person1# serves him and suggests he tell her the truth and sign up for a race next month to start a positive relationship. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the matter, sir?
#Person2#: I have a terrible ache in my back.
#Person1#: How long has it been bothering you?
#Person2#: For about two weeks.
#Person1#: Do you have any history of back problem?
#Person2#: No, this is the first time.
#Person1#: Are you taking any medicine at the moment?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Please sit here and I will let you in when it is your turn. | #Person2# sees a doctor because of his backache. #Person1# asks about the symptoms and lets #Person2# wait. | Summarize the 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. Thank you for calling Spend Mart.
#Person2#: Is this the Customer Service Desk?
#Person1#: Yes. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I bought a sweater from your store a week ago. It says size 12. But actually it is a size 10. Can I exchange it?
#Person1#: Do you have the receipt with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: I'd like to apologize for the mistake. Please come on down with your receipt and the sweater to exchange it for the size you want.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person2# wants to exchange the sweater in the wrong size. #Person1# apologizes for the mistake and reminds #Person1# to bring the receipt. | Summarize the 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 wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.
#Person2#: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It's a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You'll find one in any bookstore.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot! You've been so helpful. Let's see. Did you say the repair shop was three blocks away from here?
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: Thanks again. | #Person1# is new in town and asks for a place to have #Person1#'s shoes mended. #Person2# gives #Person1# directions and suggests #Person1# get the town guide. | Summarize the 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 Kate recently, Vicky?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual.
#Person1#: Do you think it useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her? Or shall we go together?
#Person2#: I think you can go yourself and show your concern to her since she sometimes would take your advice. So it's unnecessary for me to go with you. What's more, I've got some other things to do at the moment. | #Person1# asks about Kate. Vicky tells #Person1# Kate isn't very well and suggests #Person1# ask Kate to have a rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you feel like you need more hours from the day? Well, Good Housekeeping Magazine has some advice on how you can stop wasting time and get it all done. And here with the top ten tips, is Carolyn Forte. Hey, Carolyn, good morning!
#Person2#: Good morning, Hoda. Nice to be here!
#Person1#: Your No.1 tip is bank online. Some people are afraid to do it, but you say it's something smart.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is very safe. And we certainly recommend that you use your own bank's website. So go to the bank, talk to the consumer service representatives there. It's the best way to find out how safe it is and how easy...
#Person1#: And how much time do you think you could save, Carolyn, by doing that?
#Person2#: If you're making transfers, or checking your statements, you can save up to an hour.
#Person1#: The second tip is online grocers. Now, that's really not for everyone, but you actually go grocery shopping online.
#Person2#: That's exactly what you do. If you are the type of person that wants to read every label and look at every piece of fruit, it's probably not for you. But if you wanna give up a little control, you
#Person1#: And what's the good strategy if you decide to shop online?
#Person2#: What I would suggest is do the staples online.
#Person1#: What do they include?
#Person2#: The brands you use all the time, the paper products, the cleaning products, the cereals-get them online and go to the store for the meat in the produce.
#Person1#: That's enlightening. | Carolyn introduces some tips for time management to Hoda and the audience. Carolyn suggests banking online and shopping online. Carolyn thinks banking online is safe and fast and doing the staples online before shopping online also saves 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#: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.
#Person2#: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s early experience of submitting a story to Reader's Digest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?
#Person2#: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic.
#Person1#: Well, I really want to see this movie.
#Person2#: You can always see the movie some other time. In any case, you agreed to go with Mary first.
#Person1#: You're right, John. I'll ask Karen to find another time for the movie. Now maybe you can help me decide what food to fix for the picnic. Would it be better to cook food at home and take it with us, or could we cook something there?
#Person2#: There may not be a place to cook. Besides, it's always easier to fix things in your own kitchen. | Susan asks John whether she should go on the picnic with Mary or see a movie with Karen. John suggests Susan go with Mary and prepare food at home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We're having a picnic tomorrow. Why don't you come with us?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman says so.
#Person1#: I don't think he is right. It hasn't rained for a week and it isn't cloudy, either.
#Person2#: But he is usually correct in his weather news.
#Person1#: The temperature is 32t this afternoon. I'm sure we'll have fine weather for our picnic.
#Person2#: Well, I'll go, but I'll take my umbrella with me. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a picnic tomorrow. #Person2# hesitates because it might rain. #Person2# finally decides to go with #Person2#'s umbrella. | Summarize 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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