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#Person1#: Well, how did you enjoy your seaside trip?
#Person2#: It was fun, I tell you.
#Person1#: Tell me about it, will you?
#Person2#: Well, we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning. It was a magnificent sight!
#Person1#: Did you stop at the Fall for some pictures?
#Person2#: Sure, we wouldn't miss that for anything. After that, we took a short cut to the park. There was very little traffic, so we got there in less than an hour.
#Person1#: You were lucky then.
#Person2#: Yeah, we spent the whole morning under the tall trees. We had our picnic there, too.
#Person1#: What did you do after that?
#Person2#: We went for a swim in the sea. That was the biggest part of the day. Just look at my nice tan!
#Person1#: So you must have had a busy and enjoyable day yesterday.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. And I was so tired out that I fell asleep on the way back. My muscles are still stiff from the swim yesterday. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the enjoyable seaside trip yesterday that #Person2# drove through the valley, stopped at the Fall for pictures, had a picnic and swam in the sea. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: do you like playing games?
#Person2#: I like playing computer games, but I'm not really into board games.
#Person1#: how about individual games like the Rubik's cube or solitaire?
#Person2#: the Rubik's cube is so difficult to solve that I think it should be banned!
#Person1#: if I taught you how to do it, I'm sure you could solve it.
#Person2#: how did you figure out how to slove the Rubik's cube?
#Person1#: I didn't really have to figure it out. I just followed the instructions!
#Person2#: I had no idea there were a set of instructions. I thought everyone who could solve it were all geniuses!
#Person1#: hints are really important when you're solving puzzles. If you give me some hints about playing that PS2 game, I'll show you how to solve the Rubik's cube.
#Person2#: it's a deal.
#Person1#: do you remember, years ago, when everybody at the New Year's party had yo-yos?
#Person2#: yeah. That was a strange party. Can you still do any of those yo-yo tricks?
#Person1#: I don't know. I haven't tried yo-yo since that party!
#Person2#: I could never figure out how to use my yo-yo.
#Person1#: if you don't start when you're young, it's hard to get the hang of it.
#Person2#: let's get started with this game then.
#Person1#: ok. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about different types of games. #Person2# thinks the Rubik's cube is so difficult. Then #Person2# agrees to reveal some hints about PS2 game to exchange the instructions of the Rubik's cube. They decide to play yo-yo first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Joe. You met my new assistant, right?
#Person2#: Emm. . . yes. But I wasn't too impressed. I found her a little stuck up.
#Person1#: You are kidding, but she's so helpful.
#Person2#: Tom. . . you are her boss, you down. Of course, she's helpful to you.
#Person1#: Come on. She's like that with everyone.
#Person2#: I don't think so actually. She never even says ' hello ' to me. | #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new assistant is helpful, but Joe thinks she is stuck-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#: How do I set up an email account?
#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. Go to yahoo. com. Now, click on the link with the picture of an envelope.
#Person1#: Which link?
#Person2#: That one, the one that says, ' Mail. '
#Person1#: Oh, no. What did I do? It's asking me for a password.
#Person2#: Don't worry. See where it says, ' New User '?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Click on that.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: Yeah, just fill out this form and choose a password. The computer will do the rest. | #Person2# teaches #Person1# to set up a new yahoo email account step by step. | Summarize the 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've got a date. Now I need to find a restaurant. Can you help me?
#Person2#: No problem, of course! How much would you like to spend to impress the lady?
#Person1#: Nothing but the best for a pretty woman!
#Person2#: Sir, the restaurant you seek is right here. This hotel has a three-star restaurant.
#Person1#: Well, I sort of suggested that we would go out on the town. Do you have another suggestion?
#Person2#: Gramercy Tavern is at least as good as our own hotel restaurant. Plus, they have live jazz.
#Person1#: Gramercy Tavern, eh? I think I've heard of that before. Call to get us a table, okay?
#Person2#: Right away, sir. She will be impressed with your local knowledge. | #Person2# recommends restaurants to #Person1# for dating. #Person1# refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and prefers Gramercy Tavern. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to open an account.
#Person2#: What kind of account do you want to open?
#Person1#: I want to open a checking account.
#Person2#: Do you know the minimum balance you're required to keep?
#Person1#: How much is that?
#Person2#: You have to maintain a minimum balance of $ 100.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes, really.
#Person1#: What if I can't meet that requirement?
#Person2#: You will be fined.
#Person1#: How much is the fine?
#Person2#: It's going to cost you $ 25. | #Person1# wants to open a checking account and #Person2# tells #Person2# about its minimum balance. | Summarize the 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, Miss Li, it's time for us to say good-bye to each other.
#Person2#: Yes, I suppose we must. I have enjoyed all these days that you have spent with me, and I'll always remember them. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for all your kindness.
#Person1#: I'm glad you could come to see us off. I have enjoyed your interpreting. You have done a wonderful job. I hope you be my interpreter again next time I'm here.
#Person2#: I hope so, too.
#Person1#: It's hard to tear myself away from your friendly people and your ancient country, but nothing lasts for ever. I have to go back home this time, but I'm sure I'll return very soon.
#Person2#: I'm really glad to hear that
#Person1#: Good-bye. Miss Li, say hello to your husband and your son for me. See you soon.
#Person2#: Good-bye, Mr. White. A happy journey home, and hope to see you again soon. | Mr. White and Miss Li say goodbye to each other. Mr. White hopes Miss Li will be his interpreter again and thanks her for seeing them off. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Please forgive me for rushing into your room forgetting to knock at the door.
#Person2#: Never mind.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to disturb you so early.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter.
#Person1#: I'm dreadfully sorry. I forgot to book the tickets yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh, it's nothing.
#Person1#: I let you down. I'll make it up to you somehow.
#Person2#: Not a bit of it, don't blame yourself. | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for several things and #Person2# thinks it is nothing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Will I get notification that I qualify for unemployment?
#Person2#: The Employment Development Office will send you a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.
#Person1#: What is contained in that letter?
#Person2#: In addition to telling you how much you will receive, the beginning and ending dates of your claim will be included.
#Person1#: Will the Award Letter tell me what I need to fill out next?
#Person2#: You will receive a Continued Claim Form and every two weeks, you must turn it in.
#Person1#: When I fill out the Continued Claim Form, what will I need to tell them?
#Person2#: You must show where and when you tried to look for work. If you earned any money, you need to tell them about it.
#Person1#: What other information does the form ask for?
#Person2#: You have to tell them if you were too sick to work on any of the days that you should have been looking for work. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the content of the Unemployment Insurance Award letter. #Person2# also tells #Person1# what #Person1# should fill out the Continued Claim Form every two weeks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: I'd like to see the menu, please.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you had one. Here you are.
#Person2#: Don't you have any Chinese food?
#Person1#: I'm afraid we don't. But I'm sure you'll enjoy our lunch special. | #Person1# gives #Person2# the menu and recommends their lunch special. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ten dollars? Maybe there are a lot of them. . .
#Person2#: Seven dollars!!! Incredible! But I saw that the seller has kind of a bad rating.
#Person1#: Was it a delivery problem or a problem with the products?
#Person2#: I read that someone called him a cheat and a liar! And I noticed that he won't ship abroad.
#Person1#: Some people get nasty on those comments. Maybe you should write him and ask nicely.
#Person2#: OK. Wish me luck! | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the bad rating on this seller and decide to write a letter to him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Northward Airways, good morning. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?
#Person1#: One moment, please. . . Yes. There's a flight at 16:45 and one at 18:00.
#Person2#: That's fine. Could you tell me how much a return flight costs? I'll be staying three weeks.
#Person1#: Economy, business class or first class ticket?
#Person2#: Economy, please.
#Person1#: That would be 346 Euro.
#Person2#: OK. Could I make a reservation?
#Person1#: Certainly. Which flight would you like?
#Person2#: The 16:45, please.
#Person1#: Could I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Mary Jones, that's M-A-R-Y J-O-N-E-S.
#Person1#: How would you like to pay, Ms. Jones?
#Person2#: Can I pay at the check-in desk when I pick up my ticket?
#Person1#: Yes, but you will have to confirm this reservation at least two hours before departure time.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Now you have been booked, Ms. Jones. The flight leaves at 16:45, and your arrival in Sydney will be at 9:00 a. m. , local time. The flight number is NWA 476.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# in Northward Airways helps Mary Jones to book a flight to Sydney, and #Person1# asks her to confirm the reservation at least two hours before departure time and pay for the economy ticket. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Check out these wheels!
#Person2#: You bought a compact car?
#Person1#: No, I borrowed it.
#Person2#: Let me guess, from Sarah. It looks like something she would drive.
#Person1#: You guessed right. Besides, the color violet is a little girly for me. . .
#Person2#: I love it. It's so festive! And where did you get that cup? It's got the same logo as the car. | #Person1# talks about the compact car in violet #Person1# borrowed from Sarah with #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#: What do you think about our company?
#Person2#: You are the leading company in the computer industry.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: First, your overwhelming share in the world market. Second, your superiority in sales and profits in addition to the amount of capital and the number of employees. Third, the diversity in your production line is second to none.
#Person1#: In what business are you most interested in this organization?
#Person2#: In particular, I'm interested in marketing in the domestic field. | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s company is the leading company in the computer industry for its share, superiority in sales and diversity in production. | Summarize the 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 came in on flight 513. Everyone else took their luggage off the conveyor belt, but mine didn't seem to be there.
#Person2#: Let me check the computer. Uh-oh, Looks like your luggage is on its way to Paris.
#Person1#: You're kidding. What am I going to do?
#Person2#: Well, we can give you this lovely shaving kit and call you the minute your luggage arrives here. Just leave us a contact number.
#Person1#: You can reach me at 13661306917.
#Person2#: Thank you. I am terribly sorry about this. It very rarely happens. We do have a sophisticated tracking system, so I know we will find it soon. But we apologize for the inconvenience.
#Person1#: That's ok. There wasn't anything important in there anyway. The shaving kit more than makes up for my lost luggage.
#Person2#: Wow! I have been working here for 15 years and you're the first person to accept a lost luggage situation cheerfully.
#Person1#: I'Ve had a lot worse problems than this traveling so it's really no big deal. | #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s luggage on the conveyor belt. #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# and gives #Person1# a shaving kit because #Person1#'s luggage is on its way to Paris. #Person1# accepts the situation cheerfully. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Daniel, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school now?
#Person2#: The same question to you.
#Person1#: Well, we shall make it a secret between us.
#Person2#: Deal, Where is Gucci?
#Person1#: She is the cheer-leader. They are required to put on a performance. Look! Here they come.
#Person2#: Oh, look at her. She looks like one is the basketball babies in NBA.
#Person1#: I want to be like her.
#Person2#: Get real. Don't be so pathetic.
#Person1#: Hey, young man! I'm your sis. Don't talk to me like that.
#Person2#: Oh, man, look at her, go! She is amazing! She should be my sis.
#Person1#: Boy, you've got such a crush on her, haven't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to be her boyfriend. Just like in the movie.
#Person1#: Are you out of your mind?
#Person2#: She told me she liked my new haircut. She thought it was cool.
#Person1#: Go ahead, have a try and be a joke. | Daniel and #Person2# skip the school. Daniel finds that #Person2# has got a crush on Gucci, but Daniel thinks #Person2# is not able to make Gucci his girlfriend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you put the blue bin out on the street?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I forgot.
#Person1#: Well, you'd better take it out front.
#Person2#: What time does the recycle truck come by?
#Person1#: It usually gets here at noon on Tuesday, which is tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'll just take it out to the street tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Oh, no, you don't.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Every morning you get up late and rush off to work late.
#Person2#: Do you think I'll forget to do it?
#Person1#: You'll remember to do it, but you won't have time to do it.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll take it out front right now. | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to put the blue bin out on the street right now and #Person2# concedes because #Person2# gets up late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to go try on these clothes.
#Person2#: What did you find?
#Person1#: I found some jeans, and a new blouse.
#Person2#: Go and try it on.
#Person1#: What do you think?
#Person2#: I love that shirt on you.
#Person1#: What about the jeans?
#Person2#: They don't really fit you right.
#Person1#: I don't think so either.
#Person2#: That blouse is absolutely wonderful on you.
#Person1#: I'll just buy the shirt.
#Person2#: That would be a good idea. | #Person1# tries on some jeans and a blouse. #Person1# decides to buy the shirt. #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#: I lost track of time, am I late?
#Person2#: Yes. What kept you from arriving on time?
#Person1#: My friend needed me to help him.
#Person2#: I realize that everyone has emergencies ; just get here on time from now on.
#Person1#: I will try. My apologies.
#Person2#: I appreciate you saying that and would like you to join us in our meeting.
#Person1#: Sure, I'll sit right here.
#Person2#: Wonderful, does anyone have any questions about this project?
#Person1#: I am confused about the projected revenues.
#Person2#: I'm glad that some of you get it, but let's go over it once more. | #Person1# explains the reason for being late and #Person2# understands. Then #Person2# repeats the projected revenues because #Person1# is confused. | Summarize the 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 definition on success?
#Person2#: Most people think that wealth means success. But from my point of view, the problem should be viewed from two aspects. On the one hand, wealth is a very important thing to measure success. The ability to make money, to some extent, signifies your knowledge, your capability, the value of your labor, etc. . With the development of our economy and industry, more and more people are pursuing money these days. And in toda / s society, If you have money, you seem to have everything. But this is not the case. I think success, on the other hand, also means satisfaction from work. It also means that you can get respect from others.
#Person1#: What's your ideal job?
#Person2#: Ideally, I'd like to have a job that will allow me to work from home several days a week. I'm the kind of person who can set priorities, work well independently, and set my own pace. I actually successfully worked from home for several months in my current job when a problematic pregnancy forced me to stay in bed. But I realize that many employers do not have experience with employees who work from home, and I have, of course, performed very successfully in a traditional office setting.
#Person1#: How would you describe your relationship with your last two supervisors?
#Person2#: Very good. Basically, once our sales plan was put together, I had a great deal of freedom to handle my sales in the way I felt best.
#Person1#: How would your present boss describe you?
#Person2#: He always says I am a hard worker with consciousness of responsibility, sufficient education, and enough experience.
#Person1#: What would your colleagues say about you?
#Person2#: They would say I am a dependable friend and a capable colleague. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s definition of success, which includes two aspects: wealth and satisfaction from work. Then #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s ideal job which allows working from home several days a week, the relationship with previous supervisors, present boss's and colleagues' impression of #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#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me. I'm looking for the Oriental Pearl Theater.
#Person2#: Boy, you are lost. It's across town.
#Person1#: Oh! What bad luck! How can I get to the Theater?
#Person2#: You can take a No. 12 bus here and then transfer to a No. 23 bus to get there. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to go to the Oriental Pearl Theater. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: British English and American English are really about the same, aren't they?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It seems that some of the spellings are different.
#Person1#: You're right, Nina. Words like 'theater' and 'center' end in 'r-e' in England instead of in' e-r' like we spell them. Can you think of any more exampies?
#Person2#: The word 'color'?
#Person1#: Good. Actually, many words which end in 'o-r' in American English are spelled 'o-u-r' in British English.
#Person2#: OK. There are some differences in pronunciation and meaning.
#Person1#: Anyway, we both agree that British English and American English are different. Right?
#Person2#: Sure. But not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.
#Person1#: Yes. I quite agree with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the difference of spellings, pronunciation and meanings between British English and American English, but they think it does not influence their understanding. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you want to watch television tonight, Dennis?
#Person2#: Well, there's nothing interesting. But turn it on if you want to.
#Person1#: I want to see that program Changjiang Travel.
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot that was on tonight. I'd like to see it, too.
#Person1#: It comes on at nine o'clock.
#Person2#: Is there any other interesting program?
#Person1#: Yes. I remember there's a football match on Star TV Station.
#Person2#: Oh, great! Let's watch it.
#Person1#: Let me see. Hmm. The paper says it starts at one o'clock tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: One o'clock tomorrow morning? Then I prefer sleeping. | #Person1# wants to watch the program Changjiang Travel and Dennis also likes it. Then they talk about a football match on Star TV Station at 1 AM. | Summarize the 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, madam?
#Person2#: I have a headache. And I felt confused and cold.
#Person1#: You probably have caught a cold. Let me check your pulse and lake your temperature. Oh, you de have a high fever.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: Take it easy. Here is the prescription and get some medicine, you will be better soon.
#Person2#: Do I have to be given an injection?
#Person1#: Yes, before you leave, I want my nurse to give you an injection.
#Person2#: Okay. Do I have to go on a diet?
#Person1#: Not necessarily. Drink as much water or juice as you can, avoid greasy food and keep warm.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has a fever and gives #Person2# the prescription. Then #Person1# asks #Person1#'s nurse to give #Person2# an injection. | Summarize the 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 13th? I was wondering if we could have lunch together.
#Person2#: No I am afraid not. I am meeting John then. How about the 14th?
#Person1#: The 14th? Let me check my schedule. Oh, I am sorry. I am in a meeting the whole day.
#Person2#: I can also manage the day after. Are you free then?
#Person1#: You mean the 15th? Let me see. Yes. I think I am. Shall we have the lunch at the Mass restaurant
#Person2#: Good idea. What time shall we meet?
#Person1#: Is 1 o'clock ok with you?
#Person2#: Great. See you then. | #Person1# arranges with #Person2# about the time they have lunch. Since they have schedules on 13th and 14th, they agree on the 15th. | Summarize the 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. Hudson, where were you born and raised?
#Person2#: I was born in Chicago, but I didn't live there any more. I was raised in Washington, grew up there until I went to college in New York and then Harvard.
#Person1#: Looking back. How did you think your parents shaped your character?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to estimate entirely. I was quite fond of my parents and considered them very good people. My mother was a kind of very feminist and a well-known Jewish poet. She became internationally known. My father was a lawyer. And though it's hard to say how much they influenced me, I liked them, I respected them and I'm sure I was influenced to some degree by them.
#Person1#: You were educated in the public schools?
#Person2#: We moved almost every year, so I went to a different public school each year.
#Person1#: So you would have been in high school and what years... approximately?
#Person2#: Oh, I was in high school when... 26 or 27? I forgot. I graduated from high school in 32.
#Person1#: What did you study in university?
#Person2#: Well, that's a difficult question. I started out thinking I'd be an economist, and then I got disappointed with that. And after an odd experience in my junior year, I decided that I'd go out and study agriculture or management, but I enrolled in both for a whole year and tried to learn the required courses. I lasted a year, and then I came back to the main campus and finished up as an economics major specializing in labor economics.
#Person1#: Did you go right graduate school or join the army after you graduated from the university?
#Person2#: Well, I went to Harvard as a graduate student in philosophy in 1936, and stayed there until the war broke out. I was drafted after I took my PhD exams in the early part of 1941. So I went into the army before Pearl Harbor. | Mr. Hudson tells #Person2# that his birth place and the place he was raised. Then Mr. Hudson talks about how his parents shaped his character, his learning experience from his high school to graduate studies and the time he was drafted to enter the army. | Summarize the 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 TV set is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn't work at all.
#Person2#: Here's an advertisement on the newspaper about a big TV sale. Usually a big sale like this would have some good bargains. What would you say? | #Person2# suggests they buy a new TV set on sale. | Summarize the 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 what I should do if my car breaks down?
#Person2#: Well, I'm sure you won't have any trouble, Mrs. Smith, but if something should happen, just call this number. They'll see that you get help. | #Person1# tells Mrs. Smith to call #Person1# if her car breaks down. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Ms. Thomas. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them?
#Person2#: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals.
#Person1#: I see. Do you get this after every meal?
#Person2#: Let me think. No, it's usually in the afternoon, after lunch.
#Person1#: Well, what do you have for lunch?
#Person2#: Oh, I mostly just have a quick hamburger and rush back to the office. We're very busy at the moment.
#Person1#: Well, I don't think it's a serious thing. Maybe you eat too quickly. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: My husband is always telling me that.
#Person1#: Anyway, I'll give you something for it and see what happens. Take the medicine three times a day.
#Person2#: After meals or before?
#Person1#: After eating.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | Ms. Thomas describes her bad stomach pains to the doctor. The doctor thinks Ms. Thoma may eat too quickly and gives her some medicine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, do you know what color the carrot is?
#Person2#: Mom, it's orange?
#Person1#: Wow, my son is so clever.
#Person2#: Mom, that's a stupid question.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: I am not a child at all. I know more.
#Person1#: Oh, my son looks like a grown-up.
#Person2#: Sure. Mom, I can take care of you.
#Person1#: No kidding. So tell me what's your favorite color?
#Person2#: I like blue. You see, that's the color of the sky. I wanna be a superman.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I hope I can fly to any place like superman. So I can touch the sky.
#Person1#: OK, superman. Put on your cape, we are going to fly home. | A son thinks his mother asked a stupid question because he has grown up, but it turns out he is still a naive child. | Summarize the 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 seen Bill Gate's home on the internet?
#Person2#: no. what's it like?
#Person1#: it's got its own library, theatre, swimming pool, and a guest house. The house itself has about ten different rooms that are all hooked up to computers so you can get things done in each room through
#Person2#: would you want to live there?
#Person1#: I think his house is fantastic, but I wouldn't want to live there. You would have to hire one or two people to clean all the rooms in the house, plus a few people to take care of the gardens, and pro
#Person2#: what's your dreamhome like then?
#Person1#: my dream home is actually just a samll cottage in a quite village in England.
#Person2#: would you want to buy an old cottage or build a new one yourself?
#Person1#: old homes are great because they've got character. I think that's important.
#Person2#: it that why you wear second-hand cloths as well? Because they've got character?
#Person1#: no, that's just because I don't have enough money to buy new cloths all the time!
#Person2#: I see. If you lived in an old house, would it be decorated in a modern way?
#Person1#: no, I'd definitely try to restore it to its original state. I love to imagine what it'd be like to live in another time in history and living in a house decorated like it would have been 200 years a | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss Bill Gate's fantastic home but #Person1#'s dream home is a small cottage. #Person1# prefers old homes in an original state because they got characters. #Person1# also corrects #Person2#'s misunderstanding about the reason for wearing second-hand clothes. | Summarize the 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 countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I've heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say norway. It has many picturesque fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.
#Person2#: I've been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there. | #Person1# and #Person2# share the countries they have been to. #Person2# also tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s plan on visiting Australia and New Zealand. #Person1# plans to travel to Norway. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here a long time.
#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit--the one in New Hampshire.
#Person1#: It's just that North Americans pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people.
#Person2#: I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
#Person1#: Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.
#Person3#: Isabel? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. We're running a little behind schedule today. | Isabel and her father have been waiting for #Person3#. #Person3# shows up and apologizes for being late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?
#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?
#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm4 to tell the future.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand?
#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to.
#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong ... ...
#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money?
#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but ... ...
#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter?
#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told.
#Person2#: Hey! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about palmistry and takes a look at #Person2#'s hand. #Person2# believes everything #Person1# tells at first, and the #Person2# finds out that #Person1# plays a joke on #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#: Do you want a cigarette?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I've given up, you know.
#Person1#: You don't mind if I have one.
#Person2#: Well, all tight. But you know , smoking does do harm to your health.
#Person1#: Yes , you are right.
#Person2#: Why don't you try and give it up?
#Person1#: I've tried to give up smoking several times , but it's no use. | #Person2# asks #Person1# why #Person1# does not quit smoking. #Person1# had tried but failed. | Summarize the 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 Shanghai tomorrow, are you ?
#Person2#: That's right . Do you think it'll be cold?
#Person1#: It might be. You'd better take a heavy sweater with you. The nights are usually quite cold at this time of year.
#Person2#: Do you think I'll need a cotton coat?
#Person1#: Not for now, I think , But I believe there'll be rain, so take your raincoat with you. | #Person1# suggests that #Person2# take a sweater and a raincoat to Shanghai. | Summarize the 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. Lin, what are you interested in?
#Person2#: I enjoy camping.
#Person1#: Really? I'm not much of an outdoor person. What do you like about it?
#Person2#: I love the fresh air, the scenery the exercise, and the time to think.
#Person1#: Do you hike or fish on your trips?
#Person2#: Yes, both. Last trip I fished a little and hiked five miles.
#Person1#: Did you catch anything?
#Person2#: Yes, but I threw them back.
#Person1#: How about Joining our summer camp next week?
#Person2#: Great! I can't wait. | Mr. Lin tells #Person1# why he enjoys camping. He also hikes or fishes. #Person1# invites Mr. Lin to join their camp. | Summarize the 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 have you been feeling lately?
#Person2#: I've been feeling a little light-headed lately.
#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before?
#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.
#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.
#Person2#: What do you use to check for high blood pressure?
#Person1#: I am going to put a cuff on you to get a reading.
#Person2#: What does the reading tell you?
#Person1#: I get an idea of the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping blood versus at rest.
#Person2#: I hope that the test results show me to be really healthy. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has been feeling light-headed. Then #Person2# asks #Person1#'s previous situations and give an examination of the pressure in the arteries. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Please open your books to page 10. (To Mary) Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry that I'm late. I couldn't find the room.
#Person1#: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all.
#Person2#: What are we doing?
#Person1#: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm going to ask some questions about the passage.
#Person2#: May I have a book?
#Person1#: Here. Write your name inside the front cover. Remember that you must return the textbook to me at the end of the semester, so keep it in good condition. | #Person1# tells Mary the students are reading books in the class and gives her a book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to put an ad in the newspaper, please?
#Person2#: A classified ad?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to sell my furniture. I'm moving.
#Person2#: I see. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: Bill Marten.
#Person2#: And your address?
#Person1#: The garden apartment on Books Road.
#Person2#: Well, the price depends on the size not on the words. So if you want to use shorter words, that might save you some money.
#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. I have everything written out here, but I'll just check it over before I give it to you. Maybe I should use phrases instead of sentences.
#Person2#: Would you like to pay cash or by credit card?
#Person1#: I'll probably be gone before a bill could be sent. I'm going to pay cash.
#Person2#: OK, you can use that table. Just bring it back to me when you are ready. | Bill Marten asks #Person1# to let him put an ad in the newspaper to sell his Furniture, then they talk about the price and the way to 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#: Hello Mister White, this is Marianne and Mister Evans's Office.
#Person2#: Hello, Mary? Do you have any plan?
#Person1#: Mister Evans would like to set up an appointment with you.
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: He hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you.
#Person2#: Sure, I'd be glad to. What time frame did he have in mind?
#Person1#: He'd like to do it as soon as possible sir. How about tomorrow at 3:00 PM?
#Person2#: Hmm, yeah, that'll be great, tell him I'll see him then. | Marianne and Mister Evans's Office calls Mister White and tells Mister White that Mister Evans wants to make an appointment to talk about buying computers. | Summarize the 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 Mr.Snow, what can you remember about the attack?
#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.
#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?
#Person2#: About 9:15?
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, officer. I looked at my watch.
#Person1#: What did you do then?
#Person2#: Well, I locked the door and I was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head.
#Person1#: Did you see the attacker?
#Person2#: No, he was wearing a stocking over his head.
#Person1#: Tell me Mr.Snow, how did you break your leg?
#Person2#: Well, when the doctors were putting me into the car, they dropped me. | Mr. Snow tells #Person1# he was attacked yesterday after work and he broke his leg because the doctor dropped him in the car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What qualifications should a reporter have?
#Person2#: As a reporter, he must have acute insight and language skills. At the same time, he must have good judgment, the respect for his job and tactical cooperation with others.
#Person1#: Can you work under pressure? You know, people working here are all busy everyday since we're daily newspaper.
#Person2#: I think I've got used to work under pressure. I will adjust myself to the step of your newspaper quickly. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what qualifications a reporter should have and whether #Person2# can work under pressure. | Summarize the 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. Wilson Association.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Thomas, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr.Thomas left the office a few minutes ago.
#Person2#: That's bad! I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line has been busy. Will he be back soon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He's gone for the rest of the day.
#Person2#: Is there anywhere I can reach him?
#Person1#: I don't believe so. He's going out of town on business. May I take a message?
#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him for tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, but I'm afraid I can't make it.
#Person1#: Would you care to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving town rather unexpectedly, and I may be gone for several days.
#Person1#: I see. I can tell Mr.Thomas that you phoned.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Bye-bye. | Mr. Brown calls looking for Mr. Thomas and wants to say he cannot keep tomorrow's appointment. However, Mr. Thomas is away so #Person1# takes the message. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi. I ' m here for flight 514 returning to Beijing but the board shows there is a delay.How long of a delay is expected?
#Person2#: So far it looks like we will be leaving two hours late, but keep checking the departing flights status board just in case.
#Person1#: Do you think it ' s safe to leave to get a quick bite?
#Person2#: I think you should stay in the airport. Even though the delay is expected to be two hours, the flight departure could be announced any minute. Who knows?
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: It seems there are some loose bolts on one of the wings. It happens all the time. No need to worry.
#Person1#: Umm... You know... Actually I was thinking of trying another airline. No need to hold my seat. | #Person1# goes to ask #Person2# something about delay of #Person1#'s flight , such as how long the delay will be and decides to try another airline. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days. He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it. He recommended me to subscribe to it. What do you say?
#Person2#: I think it is good if we know enough about career planning. We will make wiser choices. What else did he tell you about it?
#Person1#: Well, just something in general, like several key steps in planning career and how to set specific and tenable goals.
#Person2#: Sounds practical! To be honest, sometimes I feel puzzled about my future career. I am not sure if this job suits me the best though I work very hard on it and enjoy being a hard worker. I have always wanted to try something else and learn some new skills.
#Person1#: Making a decision to start over is not an easy thing to do. It seems that you need this course more than I do. I love my current job. If I take this course, I hope to learn some tricks to get myself more organized at work. If they can give suggestions about how to boost work relationships, that will be great. I need these to improve my current work performance.
#Person2#: Ok, then we can sign up for it together. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there is a career planning course. They both think career planning is important. Ultimately, they decide to sign up for the course 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#: Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium. It says that she is really gifted and so popular now, that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months!
#Person2#: You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I have had many friends that went to a psychic and got their palms read and most of the things the psychic told her came true!
#Person2#: Of course it does! They tell you general and obvious things like that you will be successful or have a big house. I think most of the times they are just scam artists.
#Person1#: Well, historically it is a practice that many cultures share. Reading the tarot cards, in the east they would even read tea leaves! I even heard that there are people that make you smoke a cigar, and then read your ashes.
#Person2#: All superstitious nonsense! I would still like to go to one and see what he or she has to say, just for kicks. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about psychics. While #Person1# kind of believes them, #Person2# says they are just scam artists. | Summarize the 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 you tell me where I could make a copy of a document right now?
#Person2#: Sir, you can come downstairs right now to the computer lab.
#Person1#: That's great. I don't suppose the copy machine is free for guests?
#Person2#: Sir, each copy is ten cents or one dime, whichever you prefer.
#Person1#: In the good old days, it was only five cents a copy. I'll be right down.
#Person2#: Those were the good old days, sir, indeed. | #Person1# asks #Person2# where #Person1# can make a copy. #Person2# shows the way and tells #Person1# about the price. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your knowledge of English is really surprising.
#Person2#: Oh, it's nothing to speak of.
#Person1#: No, seriously. I am impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.
#Person1#: Your knowledge of English is really surprising.
#Person2#: Oh, it's nothing to speak of.
#Person1#: No, seriously. I am impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. | #Person1# compliments #Person2# on #Person2#'s knowledge of English. #Person2# modestly accepts 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#: Julia, what do you think of the network?
#Person2#: Network is omnipresent nowadays. It's quite convenient for people. You see, we can download music and information from the Internet ; I can study from it, too. And the most of all, we can compose, send, and receive e-mails.
#Person1#: Yeah, you are right. Internet makes our lives easier. But it's a two-blade sword.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean Internet brings benefit a lot, but also some disadvantages. For example, many youngsters are addicted to the games and they neglect their study ; or some bad guys steal people's money online, etc.
#Person2#: I agree. But I think although it has some negative effects, on the whole Internet does more good to us than harm.
#Person1#: Yeah, you are right. But we have to know how to make good use of it. | Julia and #Person1# are talking about the network. Julia lists some advantages of it while #Person1# thinks it's a two-blade sword. | Summarize the 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 did you first meet?
#Person2#: My roommate invited both of us to dinner.
#Person1#: Was it love at first sight? Did you fall in love with her the first time you met her?
#Person2#: Yes! The first time I saw her I knew we would fall in love. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how #Person2# fell in love with the girl. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: In my opinions, someone else has caused the fire of this house.
#Person2#: Who do you think that has the motive?
#Person1#: I'm not sure now. In any case, let's first make some careful investigations.
#Person2#: OK, murder will out!
#Person1#: Yeah. | #Person1# and #Person2# are analyzing culprit of the fire. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'll tell you something that's good about action movies. The special effects are great!
#Person2#: But they are so silly! They're not art!
#Person1#: That's just your personal prejudice. Do you know who was the director of the movie Titanic?
#Person2#: James Cameron, of course.
#Person1#: Well, did you know he was also the director of The Terminator?
#Person2#: Well, nobody's perfect! | #Person1# tries to persuade #Person2# action movies are great but #Person2# doesn't buy 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#: Are you ok, Chuck? You look pale.
#Person2#: I'm fine, Katherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese.
#Person1#: Oh, poor you. You know what? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.
#Person2#: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it, but I've made little progress!
#Person1#: Sure. I'm learning Chinese through songs.
#Person2#: So you're learning Chinese songs?
#Person1#: You can say that. I can actually sing some of them now.
#Person2#: That's a real achievement. How did you do that?
#Person1#: I start by listening to the song a few times and after several times I am able to follow the singer.
#Person2#: It makes sense.
#Person1#: It does. I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way. They are clearly presented and easy to follow.
#Person2#: Can Join you, Katherine? I do want to have a try.
#Person1#: Why not? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day. We can learn it together now.
#Person2#: Great. Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary?
#Person1#: Yes, just in case we run into me new characters.
#Person2#: Ok. I will bring it with me. | Chuck tells Katherine it is so difficult to learn Chinese. Katherine suggests that Chuck learn it by singing Chinese songs. They will learn it together and Chuck will bring a Chinese dictionary. | Summarize the 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 would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.
#Person2#: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package, too.
#Person1#: Great. How much is this going to cost?
#Person2#: Well, it depends. Do you want to send it via priority, express or standard mail?
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: Well, standard mail can take up to fifteen working days. Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days. Express is the fastest, but it's also the most expensive. It only takes three days and you can track your package online.
#Person1#: I see. Well, there's no rush. Please send it via priority mail. Please be extra careful, the contents of the package are fragile. | #Person1# wants to send something to China. As for the price, #Person2# introduces differences of priority, express, and standard mail. #Person1# chooses priority mail. | Summarize the 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 know how to deal with Jack. He is indeed a trouble maker. He has louse up my business several times.
#Person2#: You mean Lily's boyfriend?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Well, he is a hard case. Everyone would feel headache about him. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how troublesome Jack is. | Summarize the 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 else can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Well, I've been browsing online, but I'm not really sure what to do about payment. I would like to know what the most convenient way to do it is.
#Person1#: We'll have our own Secure Internet Banking Service. What it is, is a sort of online financial service for enterprises and individuals, so you could get it. It's for doing all types of e-business.
#Person2#: That does sound interesting. How can I get this service?
#Person1#: Easy as pie! We can get everything set up for you right away. Then, you'll be shopping securely online in no time at all. | #Person2# is not sure about online payment so #Person1# introduces their online financial service 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#: Can you tell me the results of my home inspection?
#Person2#: Before I answer that, I want to make sure that you know what I was looking for. Are you clear on what I was looking for?
#Person1#: I never had a home inspection before.
#Person2#: I inspect the home for problems that might not be all that apparent in a quick walk-through.
#Person1#: I asked the owners, and they said that everything was great with the house.
#Person2#: The owners might not be aware of everything wrong with the house. Some things are hidden, but might still be a problem for you in the future.
#Person1#: I heard that the owners must fix all of the problems before the escrow closes.
#Person2#: I inform you of the problems. If there are major problems, you can decline to buy the house or they may wish to fix any problems.
#Person1#: What kinds of things did you discover in my home inspection?
#Person2#: I found some fairly major problems. A major support beam in the roof is broken, and the shower floor leaked and rotted out the second-floor joist. | #Person2# explains what a home inspection is, did one for #Person1# and tells #Person1# about some major problems of the house so #Person1# can decline to buy the house or let the owner fix the problems. | Summarize the 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, Fife Computers. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hello, this is the Corporate Department of Lincoln Bank calling. We are calling to let you know that some documents have arrived for you at our bank.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Do you know which company they are from?
#Person2#: They're from Schnitt's of Rudesheim, Germany. Would you like us to check them?
#Person1#: What's the charge for that?
#Person2#: It's 150 RMB for the service.
#Person1#: That seems pretty reasonable. Thanks. | #Person2# calls to inform #Person1# some documents have arrived for #Person1#. #Person1# thinks the charge is reasonable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you mind if I open the window?
#Person2#: If you don't mind, I'd rather you didn't. I have a cold and feel chilly.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Should I call a doctor?
#Person2#: I'd appreciate it if you would.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# wants to open the window but #Person2# has a cold. | Summarize the 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 been having a lot of headaches lately.
#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
#Person1#: I'Ve been under stress, but no more than usual.
#Person2#: Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
#Person1#: No, I only sleep a few hours a night.
#Person2#: Have you had any head injuries lately?
#Person1#: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head.
#Person2#: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s headache. After understanding the situation, #Person2# lets #Person1# have a CT scan. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a hamburger and a large order of french fries, please.
#Person1#: All right. And would you like a salad?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll have a mixed green salad.
#Person1#: OK. What kind of dressing would you like? We have vinaigrette, Italian, and French.
#Person2#: Italian, please.
#Person1#: And would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a large soda, please. | #Person2# orders some dishes and #Person1# takes #Person2#'s order. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need help. I think my arm is broken.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to this hospital before?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. I need help quick. It hurts really badly.
#Person2#: I understand. It's good you came to the emergency room.
#Person1#: Let me see a doctor.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. You will need to wait at least a short time. We are very busy tonight. There was a big car accident on Highway 106.
#Person1#: I thought this was the emergency room.
#Person2#: It is. But unless you are critically injured, you still need to wait. You aren't bleeding, are you?
#Person1#: No. Only a little. I fell off my porch.
#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. Is it your right arm or your left arm?
#Person1#: My left arm.
#Person2#: Can you fill out this form then?
#Person1#: No, I can't. I'm left-handed.
#Person2#: That's very inconvenient for you then. You'll probably have a cast on your left arm.
#Person1#: Yes. But why do I have to fill out a form anyway? This is the emergency room.
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But even in emergency rooms there is some paperwork to be done. Have you ever been in an emergency room before? | #Person1#'s arm is broken and wants to see the doctor seriously. However, #Person2# lets #Person1# wait because they are very busy tonight and asks #Person1# to fill out a form, which is very inconvenient for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who is the next?
#Person2#: I am.
#Person1#: All right. Over here, sir. How are you today?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: How do you want you hair cut?
#Person2#: Don't make it too short. I just want a trim.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I will use the scissors. Do you always part your hair on the left?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. That looks good. It's not too short. It's just right. How much do I owe you?
#Person1#: That will be 3. 50 dollars.
#Person2#: Here is 4 dollars, keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Come back to see us. | #Person2# wants to do a haircut and tells #Person1# about the requirements. #Person2# pays 4 dollars to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name of Sandals.
#Person2#: Could I see your ID, please, sir?
#Person1#: Of course! Let me take it out of my wallet.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Now, do you have a credit card, sir?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Is American Express okay?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Only VISA or MasterCard.
#Person1#: In that case, here's my VISA.
#Person2#: Thank you. Your room number is 507, queen bed, nonsmoking. Is that agreeable to you, sir?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm easy to please.
#Person2#: Very good. Here is your room key, sir. If you need anything at all, please dial 0. | #Person2# confirms #Person1#'s reservation for a room. #Person1# pays with his VISA and checks 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#: How much is this shirt?
#Person2#: 80 yuan.
#Person1#: It's rather expensive, isn't it?
#Person2#: It's a bit. But I can give you a discount.
#Person1#: How about 50 yuan?
#Person2#: No. I'm afraid the price is too low.
#Person1#: Then let's split the difference and I'll give you 60 yuan, OK?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I think you should give me no less than 65 yuan.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# bargains with #Person2# for a shirt. They reach an agreement at 65 yuan. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry, but I've lost my passbook.
#Person1#: Well. Can you tell me how much you have deposited?
#Person2#: About RMB 12, 000.
#Person1#: Please let me have your name and your savings account number if you remember it.
#Person2#: I'm Bob Brown. But I can't recall my account number.
#Person1#: Don't worry, Mr. Brown. Let me try to check it for you. One moment, please. Yes, I have your account number here. The balance is exactly RMB 12, 000
#Person2#: Thank goodness. It is still there. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Please fill out this lost passbook bill and list the code word you used when you first opened your account.
#Person2#: OK. | Bob lost his passbook and reports the loss to #Person2#. #Person2# checks it and finds Bob's money is still there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you a good driver?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm rather good at driving.
#Person1#: I need you to teach me how to drive.
#Person2#: Yes, but do you have your learner's permit?
#Person1#: Yes, I have it.
#Person2#: Have you ever driven a car before?
#Person1#: I drove a car before, but only once.
#Person2#: Are you aware of all the controls in the car?
#Person1#: I already know all of them.
#Person2#: When would you like me to start teaching you?
#Person1#: When do you have time?
#Person2#: Call me tomorrow, and we'll get started. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to teach #Person1# how to drive and they make an appointment to start teaching tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Recycling is big business these days, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's definitely a growing business.
#Person1#: What do you recycle in your plant?
#Person2#: Mainly plastics. Plastics aren't bio degradable - they don't break down easily in the environment - so they shouldn't be thrown away.
#Person1#: How is plastic recycled, then?
#Person2#: Well, there are basically two methods. One is to break down the chemicals in the plastic into smaller chemical particles. These can then be used in the production of new chemicals.
#Person1#: Is that the method you use here?
#Person2#: No, we don't do that here. We recycle polyethylene and we make it into other products.
#Person1#: How do you do that?
#Person2#: By melting it down and then reforming it. Our main products are bin liners for kitchen bins and carrier bags for supermarkets. | #Person1# asks #Person2# information about the recycling business such as plastic recycling and polyethylene recycling methods in #Person2#'s plant. | Summarize the 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 had some really horrible headaches lately.
#Person2#: How long have your headaches been going on?
#Person1#: I get headaches occasionally, but they have been really bad lately.
#Person2#: Any unusual amounts of stress in your life going on right now?
#Person1#: I am getting ready to take my GRE.
#Person2#: Have you been able to sleep regular hours?
#Person1#: It has been hard for me to sleep with a bad headache.
#Person2#: Has anything hit you in the head lately?
#Person1#: I hit my head on a cupboard door a week ago.
#Person2#: Let's have you come back in a few days and see how you feel. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s headache. After knowing the basic information, #Person2# lets #Person1# come back in a few days. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to rent a formal suit for an interview. Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: Yes. You should rent a brown suit and a black shirt.
#Person2#: May I try this on?
#Person1#: Yes. Let me help you. | #Person2# wants to rent a formal suit. #Person1# serves #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#: Hello, this is South Airlines. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 tonight. I'm afraid it's difficult for her to take it at that time. Is there a later fight tonight?
#Person1#: Hold on, please. I'll check it. ...Yes, Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 pm.
#Person2#: That's right. Please help me to call it off.
#Person1#: OK. And here's another flight, No. 211, at twenty to twelve. Is it OK?
#Person2#: That's fine. Please book a ticket for this one.
#Person1#: All right. Call off the ticket for Fight No. 112 and book one seat on Fight No. 211 to New York.
#Person2#: Flight No. 211 to New York at twenty to twelve. That's perfect. Mrs. Dick will pick up the ticket at the airport herself.
#Person1#: Good. But please remember it must not be collected later than 11:10, and I need to check the ID card.
#Person2#: I'm sure she will do it by the time. I'll remind her. Thanks.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person2# wants to call off a flight and books a later one for Mrs. Dick. #Person1# deals with it for #Person2# and asks #Person2# to remind Mrs. Dick to collect the ticket on time with her ID. | Summarize the 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 on the box tonight, honey?
#Person2#: Oh nothing much. There's Cartoon World at eight for an hour.
#Person1#: Oh good.
#Person2#: And then there's the football at nine twenty-five. I want to see that.
#Person1#: Oh not again! Just a minute-what time does it finish? The last part of the detective play is on the other side at a quarter to eleven. I'd like to see that.
#Person2#: Well, the football ends at eleven.
#Person1#: You'll have to miss the last fifteen minutes then.
#Person2#: You'll probably be asleep by then.
#Person1#: No, I won't! Well, at least I can watch the news at nine. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what tonight's TV programs are. However, the two programs that they want to watch will clash. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.
#Person1#: Sure, Paula. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months.
#Person1#: Yeah. What happened?
#Person2#: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened.
#Person1#: Did you get back in touch with her?
#Person2#: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check.
#Person1#: So what's the problem?
#Person2#: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent.
#Person1#: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out.
#Person2#: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight.
#Person1#: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30?
#Person2#: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver. | Paula calls Sam to tell him that she has some money troubles with her landlord and hopes Sam, who studies law, could help her to deal with it. Sam 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#: What happened?
#Person2#: Well, my husband left for work at 7:30. A few minutes later, somebody broke into the house. I guess he thought the house was empty.
#Person1#: Where were you?
#Person2#: I was still in bed. I heard something in the living room, so I went downstairs. And there was this man, putting money into his briefcase. I guess I surprised him. He ran out of the front door and I ran after him.
#Person1#: It's good he didn't have a gun.
#Person2#: You said it. Well, he fell down the steps and broke his leg. That's when I called you.
#Person1#: We've been looking for this man. In the past two weeks, he has broken into 20 homes in this area. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that a thief broke into #Person2#'s house secretly. #Person1# says recently the thief stole a lot. | Summarize the 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 campaign manager Julie. How do I convince the members of the student body to know that I'm the best candidate for school president?
#Person2#: It won't be easy.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: I'm just kidding, Bob. Actually I think once we show everyone how well you did as junior class treasurer, you will win easily.
#Person1#: How do you do that? Meet with all three thousand people who are members of the student body?
#Person2#: Come on! What I'm thinking of first is hanging campaign posters in all the hallways where most of the students are sure to see them.
#Person1#: That sounds good. But everyone puts up posters. What can we do differently?
#Person2#: The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven o'clock to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will be listening then.
#Person1#: That's a great idea!
#Person2#: I've also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner tomorrow. At least five hundred students will be there. You'll answer questions after you finish speaking.
#Person1#: How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?
#Person2#: Fine. | Bob asks Julie how can he convince the members of the student body to know that he's the best candidate for school president. Julie gives him some advice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've got an appointment with Mr. James Larry. He said I should meet him in his office.
#Person1#: That's on the fourth floor. You take the lift to the fourth floor and walk down the corridor to the end. Turn left and you'll find a conference room. Mr. Larry's office is next to it.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. | #Person2# needs to meet Mr. James Larry. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to find him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: That looks like a bad accident.
#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help?
#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
#Person2#: These accidents always cause traffic jams on rainy days.
#Person1#: Yeah, it looks like we're in for a long drive.
#Person2#: Ah, well. Put on the news. I got up late and missed it.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# meet a car accident while they're driving. The accident causes traffic jams and they have to 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#: Let's start to study how to use computers, Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.
#Person2#: What's the hardware?
#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.
#Person2#: That's seems obvious enough. Then what about the software?
#Person1#: The software of computer is all the programmes inside the computer that allow you to use the computer to do things.
#Person2#: I see, actually the hardware is the easy part, I do want to study how to use the software.
#Person1#: Right you are, Paubler, and since what you want to learn is how to use software, we should also learn to refer to the computer menus.
#Person2#: Ever since I saw computer can do your project, I wanted to have a computer. | #Person1# teaches Paubler how to use computers, sharing knowledge about hardware and software. Paubler wants to have a computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Yes, madam? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, please. But you are just closing, aren't you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts down in five minutes.
#Person2#: I shall not keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week.
#Person1#: Last week, madam? I really can't remember which ones you mean. What were they like?
#Person2#: Oh, they were lovely. Sort of imitation wood, dark brown color, country-style you know, and the lids, if I remember rightly, they had a sort of leaf pattern, or was it flowers?
#Person1#: That's strange. I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description. Are you sure they were in this shop?
#Person2#: Oh, you must know the ones I mean. They were on sale, a real bargain. Reduced to a quarter of the original price. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them.
#Person1#: I am afraid the sales are over now, madam. And you know we all sold out of the saucepans .
#Person2#: I don't think you did, you know. My neighbor told me she saw some here only yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, it's all new stock in the window now.
#Person2#: May I just have a look, to see if there is anything else?
#Person1#: Eh, well, madam, as you know we are closing.
#Person2#: Yes, yes, I am sorry I won't keep you. It must get on your nerves when customers come in right at closing time. But they were such beautiful saucepans. I'd have bought them if I had made up my mind on the spot.
#Person1#: Perhaps madam, if you come back tomorrow, I could show you the whole range of kitchen ware. And there are still one or two things at the sale price.
#Person2#: Oh, look! That was the one there. That is the sort of thing I was looking for. But it's not quite the color.
#Person1#: That might be the artificial lighting, madam. Of course, if you could come back in daylight, you might find it's exactly what you are looking for.
#Person2#: There it is. That is the pattern! The set behind you. Thank goodness, they haven't been sold. And thank you so much for being so patient with me. Yes, those are the ones. | #Person2# wants to buy some discounted saucepans she saw before in the shop and depicts their appearance to #Person1#. However, #Person1# says they are sold out and the shop is closing. After begging for allowing her to have a look, #Person2# finally finds the saucepans she wants. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My son closed his ear to what I said. I don't know what I should do.
#Person2#: You can twist his arm in order to have a control of him.
#Person1#: I cannot have the heart to do that. | #Person1#'s son is disobedient. #Person2# suggests using violence. | Summarize the 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, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith.
#Person1#: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical.
#Person2#: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam.
#Person1#: We are basically going to check your heart, lungs, blood sugar levels, and eyes, ears, and nose.
#Person2#: I've being kind of been having problems being out of breath. Can you look at that?
#Person1#: Yes, I will check you for asthma, and maybe we can check you for allergies later.
#Person2#: Thank you. What will the blood test tell you?
#Person1#: We will be checking for blood sugar, cholesterol, and white blood cell count.
#Person2#: I have been working hard to stay healthy. I hope the tests turn out well. | #Person2# goes to Dr. Smith's to have a physical exam. Dr. Smith tells #Person2# what they are going to check. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I don't dare to look after the children now.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: The children always make themselves in danger. I always have my heart in my mouth with them.
#Person2#: It is because your children have grown up, and you haven't lived with a child for a long time. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# doesn't dare to look after the children. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning.
#Person2#: Don't your relatives visit other relatives?
#Person1#: Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight.
#Person2#: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families.
#Person1#: I think you're right! | John and #Person2# talk about the difference between Chinese and American relatives after #Person2#'s uncle and aunt came without a call. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: A friend of mine is now in the big house. He was caught red-handed for selling cocaine.
#Person2#: That is a deadly risky business. He should have it coming on him.
#Person1#: He must be regretting about having done the business.
#Person2#: I bet he is. He domed his own life. | #Person1# tells #Person2# a friend of #Person1#'s was sent to prison for selling cocaine. | Summarize the 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, Alice?
#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.
#Person1#: Why did you miss the train?
#Person2#: Because I left home a little late.
#Person1#: Did you get up late or something?
#Person2#: No. My aunt called me at the last minute and I had to talk to her.
#Person1#: Tell her not to call you in the morning.
#Person2#: I will, Mr. Harrison. I'm really sorry for being late.
#Person1#: If you're late again. I won't let you pass for this class. | Alice is late for her class and she explains the reasons to Mr. Harrison, who is angry at her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you, ma'am?
#Person2#: Good morning, I'm looking for a coat for my younger sister. Her birthday is coming. I want to give her a good coat. Could you show me some?
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: It's nice. I like it!
#Person1#: Which color do you want?
#Person2#: Blue is her favorite color, but I think she looks better in yellow. Do you have a yellow one?
#Person1#: Yes, we have. Which size would you like, medium or large?
#Person2#: Neither, I would like a small.
#Person1#: Na, I'm sorry. All the small yellow coats have just sold out. What about the green one? It looks nice, too.
#Person2#: OK. How much is it?
#Person1#: 170 UN. I can give you 10% off.
#Person2#: Great! Here is 155 UN. Please keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you, goodbye!
#Person2#: Goodbye! | #Person2# wants to buy a small yellow coat for her sister but it's just sold out. #Person1# recommends a green one with 10% off. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you send me your story now?
#Person2#: OK, by fax or by email?
#Person1#: The former, please. There is something wrong with my laptop.
#Person2#: But didn't you buy it just a several months ago?
#Person1#: Not that one, I bought that one for my younger brother.
#Person2#: What's wrong with your laptop?
#Person1#: I can't get into the system. I know nothing about computers. I need help.
#Person2#: Maybe I can come over and have a look.
#Person1#: Do you know how to solve the problem?
#Person2#: I majored in computer science when I was in college.
#Person1#: In that case, print your story and bring it here. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to send things by fax because #Person1#'s laptop is broken. #Person2# proposes to offer 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#: Excuse me mam, can you tell me how to get to Son College? I'm walking.
#Person2#: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to Main Street over there, turn left on Main Street and keep going for about 20 minutes, when you get to water square turn right keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road and then take a left turn you'll be on rain avenue. Walk 2 blocks until you see the farmers bank, cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn again. The entrance to Son colleges is down 50 meters on your right. Can you remember all that?
#Person1#: I guess I got a little lost in the middle. We are at Park Road now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Yes, turn left at the lights you will be on Main Street. Well, perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way to the mass hospital and ask again.
#Person1#: OK thanks a lot.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to Son College and #Person2# shows the simplest way there for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I turned left, you sped up and blocked me.
#Person1#: I was just driving through a yellow light, so I couldn't stop.
#Person2#: You are lucky there were no police around. Or you would have gotten a ticket for sure. Hits drivers like you that give the rest of us a bad name. | #Person1# and #Person2# argue for who's wrong in the car accident. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom, the cases are too heavy. I think we should take a taxi to the station.
#Person2#: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.
#Person1#: Well, I can't carry this case any farther.
#Person2#: Alright, let me take it then. The cases aren't that heavy.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. They're heavier than you thought, especially when you carry them for some time.
#Person2#: Hmm, perhaps it isn't a bad idea.
#Person1#: What is not a bad idea? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Taxi, taxi! | #Person1# wants to take a taxi. Tom, who at first doesn't agree, is finally persuaded because the cases are really heavy. | Summarize the 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 cannot stay for the rest of class today.
#Person2#: Why do you need to leave early?
#Person1#: I don ' t feel so good.
#Person2#: What doesn ' t feel right?
#Person1#: I feel as if I am going to be sick to my stomach.
#Person2#: Perhaps you should get checked out at the Student Health Center before you go home.
#Person1#: I have some medicine at home that I could take.
#Person2#: Are you going to be OK to drive home, or would you like someone to go with you?
#Person1#: Thank you, but my friend is in the library, and he can give me a ride home.
#Person2#: We hope that you are feeling better soon. E-mail me if you have any questions. | #Person1# feels sick and asks for leave. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get checked out but #Person1# says #Person1# has the medicine and #Person1#'s friend will take #Person1# 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#: I would like to speak to you, if you don ' t mind.
#Person2#: What would you like to speak to me about?
#Person1#: I would like to talk to you about this year ' s election.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: I am a volunteer for this year ' s campaign.
#Person2#: That ' s wonderful. I am impressed at someone so young taking a stand.
#Person1#: I know history is about to be made, and I would like to be a part of it.
#Person2#: That ' s fantastic.
#Person1#: Are you planning on voting?
#Person2#: I ' m going to vote.
#Person1#: Go to your polling place early on Election Day.
#Person2#: I will. Good luck with your volunteering. | #Person1# is a volunteer for this year's campaign and talks to #Person2# about this year's election. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Janice, I can't find the document I was working on last month. Can you help me to look for it?
#Person2#: Susan, I'm sorry. Did you look up those files I requested?
#Person1#: Yes, but I still can not find it. Maybe it is in this cabinet.
#Person2#: I couldn't find the files you request, even though I checked all the cross-references. I don't think it's there.
#Person1#: I am sure that document was filed.
#Person2#: Well, let me check again under a different heading.
#Person1#: Good idea! It seems that I asked you to put it in Nova's files.
#Person2#: Maybe that's why I couldn't find it. All the documents on Nova are filed under ' V '. | Susan asks Janice to help her find a document. Janice cannot find it anywhere until Susan reminds her that it might be in Nova's files. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: This is room 2012. Where is my laundry? You promised to send to me this morning.
#Person1#: Well, let me check for you. I am sorry, sir. They mistook your order as a normal one. Actualty it's an express laundry, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, I ordered the express service.
#Person1#: Sir, we are terribly sorry for that. We will refund the charge and send your laundry to your room 3 hours later. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's fine. | #Person2# from room 2012 asks #Person1# where #Person1#'s express laundry is. #Person1# apologies, promises a refund and will send the laundry 3 hours later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: that was a really good meal, Gordon.
#Person2#: It sure was. I couldn't eat another bite.
#Person1#: well, it is getting pretty late. I think we should go home.
#Person2#: you're right. I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow.
#Person1#: let's see how much the bill is.
#Person2#: don't worry about it. Tonight is my treat.
#Person1#: what are you talking about? We'll split the bill.
#Person2#: no, I insist. I kept telling you that I would treat you to dinner but I still haven't.
#Person1#: no way, Gordon. I know that you are a little short on cash at the moment. There's no need for you to pay for the whole bill.
#Person2#: alright, if that's the way you are going to be, we'll split the bill.
#Person1#: that's better. This way we will both have money to take a cab home, otherwise, you would probably have to walk.
#Person2#: just promise you will let me treat you to dinner next week, ok?
#Person1#: you've got a deal.
#Person2#: great. Bye.
#Person1#: bye. | #Person1# and Gordon had a good meal and are leaving. Gordon wants to pay the bill while #Person1# insists to split the bill. Gordon finally agrees to split the bill. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: so, are you enjoying the performance so far?
#Person2#: well, the costumes and the set are marvellous, but the acting is a bit stiff. What do you think?
#Person1#: I think you're being a little critical. The actor in the lead role is fantastic. I suppose the chorus could be a bit better, though.
#Person2#: do you know anyone in the play?
#Person1#: actually, the woman playing Ophelia is a past classmate of mine.
#Person2#: really? Is that why you wanted to come to the play?
#Person1#: that's only part of it. I absolutely adore this director. Every play he works on turns out great.
#Person2#: so you've seen other plays that he's directed?
#Person1#: quite a few actually. By the way, after the play, there's always a big party for the cast and their friends. My friend has invited us. Do you want to go?
#Person2#: sure, I'd love to meet the cast! Have you ever been in a play?
#Person1#: I've never had a part in a play before, but I used to be a part of the stage crew in high school.
#Person2#: what did you do?
#Person1#: I helped build the sets and find props for the plays. What about you?
#Person2#: I once helped out with costumes, but I didn't enjoy it very much.
#Person1#: why not?
#Person2#: I spent over three weeks sewing sequins on a coat.
#Person1#: that sounds kind of boring. Oh, look. They're dimming the lights. I think we should get back to our seats for the second half of the play. | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a performance. #Person1# tells #Person2# one actress is #Person1#'s past classmate. #Person1# adores the director. #Person1# used to be a part of the stage crew in high school, and #Person2# once helped out with costumes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Housekeeping, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm missing a sweater. I sent it in the laundry yesterday, but my laundry was returned without it.
#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?
#Person2#: 505.
#Person1#: 505. Let me check it out. Just a moment, please. I'm sorry. You're right. We have found your sweater. We made a mistake delivering the laundry. We'll send it up to your room at once. We're very sorry for the inconvenience
#Person2#: That's all right | #Person2# from 505 asks #Person1# for a missing sweater. #Person1# has found it and will send it to #Person2#'s room. | Summarize the 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'm Hong lei. What's your name?
#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.
#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months.
#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time.
#Person1#: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or. . . ?
#Person2#: Intermediate Three. And what about you?
#Person1#: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher?
#Person2#: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair.
#Person1#: Ah! Does she wear glasses?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: That's probably Anne Wallis.
#Person2#: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too?
#Person1#: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: Only a week.
#Person1#: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family?
#Person2#: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere more permanent. Do you know of any good places?
#Person1#: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number?
#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee? | Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei is in Advanced One. They talk about Ricky's teacher. Hong Lei helps Ricky find a spare room to live 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#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman.
#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other.
#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle!
#Person2#: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to be a flash in the pan.
#Person1#: It must have been love at first sight because I know he didn't have a girlfriend last week.
#Person2#: I think you are absolutely right. Actually, my father proposed to my mother after knowing her only two weeks. They got married a month later. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Leo and the young woman walking with him. They think Leo is dating. | Summarize 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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