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#Person1#: Well, no one could survive without water, but you see pollution has been making more and more water unable for drinking.
#Person2#: Yeah. Water pollution has for a long time been a major concern among the environmental issues.
#Person1#: But what are the sources of water pollution?
#Person2#: They could generally be divided into two categories, direct and indirect contaminant sources.
#Person1#: Well, direct ones are the pollution directly from factories, refineries waste treatment plants etc. , aren't they?
#Person2#: Yeah. They are emitted directly into urban water supplies.
#Person1#: But what about the indirect ones?
#Person2#: Indirect sources include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via rainwater.
#Person1#: I see. For the sake of us all, we should be an active participator in the prevention of it.
#Person2#: Sure. It's an issue asking for everyone's participation. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss direct pollutions, which are from factories, refineries waste treatment plants, and indirect pollutions which include contaminants that enter the water supply. Then they call for active participation in dealing with those 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#: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night.
#Person2#: Are you angry, Lisa?
#Person1#: Angry? Why would I be?
#Person2#: Please don't tell my mom.
#Person1#: Come on. Dating is a part of young people's social life. Besides, you're sixteen already.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you see it that way.
#Person1#: Do you want to borrow my coat? I have a black coat that would look smashing on you.
#Person2#: Thank you so much, Lisa! | #Person2# is going to date. Lisa will keep it secret and gives her coat 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#: How did you spend the weekend?
#Person2#: I went to a movie with my boyfriend.
#Person1#: Really? How was it?
#Person2#: It was great. The director took a lot of care while framing. They say be has good chance at winning the Oscar for best director. Also I like the actors, some really great new young actors.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah? What's it about?
#Person2#: Well, it's the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds. But besides a beautiful story, the cinematography is great. There is some really dramatic footage. It's really quite a visual feast. And the soundtrack is moving.
#Person1#: Sounds pretty good. Is it a tragedy?
#Person2#: The ending is a bit of a surprise. I don't want to ruin it for you.
#Person1#: Oh, I like movies with surprise endings, although, sometimes they can be frustrating. Maybe I should invite my girlfriend to go next weekend.
#Person2#: It would be a really good choice. The movie is very suitable for lovers to see together. I'm sure you won't regret it. | #Person2# recommends a movie to #Person1# which is about the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds with great cinematography. #Person1# may invite #Person1#'s girlfriend to see it next weekend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you listening now, Fred?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Hey! Man, put your earphone out. I said which song you are listening to.
#Person2#: Jay Chou's title song in his new album.
#Person1#: What's your comment on his new album?
#Person2#: Gorgeous! There is another song combining Chinese and western music styles. I am crazy for it, so I hear it over and again. And I plan to make it as the ringbone of my mobile.
#Person1#: Let me enjoy it.
#Person2#: I suppose this song can be the No. 1 on the top chart.
#Person1#: I cann't wait for buying his CD now. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the new album of Jay Chou, and #Person2# is crazy for one song. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Martin, we're on arrival.
#Person2#: It's nice of you to see my off at the airport. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: We'll miss you. I hope we'll keep in touch.
#Person2#: Sure. You've given a great help to me in the past days.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. We hope you'll visit Beijing again.
#Person2#: Certainly. I'll be glad to.
#Person1#: It's almost time to get aboard.
#Person2#: Yes, we should go. Thank you very much. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Bye bye! Have a pleasant journey! | #Person1# sees Mr. Martin off at the airport. Mr. Martin thanks for #Person1#'s help in the past 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#: Hello, Tony. Fancy meeting you here. How are things going with you?
#Person2#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
#Person1#: Pretty good! How are your parents these days?
#Person2#: Oh, they are fine. They are enjoying their retirement.
#Person1#: Oh, good. That's nice to hear. Well, I am going to a football match. I need to go.
#Person2#: Say hi to your family for me.
#Person1#: Thanks, I will, byebye! | Tony and #Person1# greet each other. #Person1# is going to a football match. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Get up, it's time for you to get ready.
#Person2#: Let me just get five more minutes of sleep.
#Person1#: I would, but you need to start getting ready for school.
#Person2#: I understand, but all I want is five more minutes of sleep.
#Person1#: If I let you go back to sleep, I know that you won't get up in five minutes.
#Person2#: Trust me. I'm going to wake up.
#Person1#: You have a lot to get done this morning.
#Person2#: I already know, and I'll take care of all that when I wake up.
#Person1#: I want you to be on time for school today.
#Person2#: I'll make it to school on time. Don't worry.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll let you sleep for a little while longer.
#Person2#: I really appreciate that. | #Person1# wakes #Person2# up but #Person2# wants to sleep more and will prepare everything after waking up. So #Person1# lets #Person2# sleep for a little while longer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head!
#Person2#: What did I do? I haven't done anything.
#Person1#: You're under arrest for concealing illegal drugs.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs. So we are taking you into custody.
#Person2#: I didn't do anything.
#Person1#: We've found some heroin at your house.
#Person2#: No, I didn't. I'm innocent. Those aren't mine. Whatever you found is someone else's stuff. You can't prove anything. I wasn't there when you went in, and you can't prove it's my stuff.
#Person1#: That may be, but you're still under arrest. And you'd better stop talking.
#Person2#: I don't need your help, jerk.
#Person1#: Whatever you say. | #Person2# is arrested by the police because #Person2# is suspected of hiding illegal drugs, but #Person2# refuses to confess. | Summarize the 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 I do well on my test?
#Person2#: Do you want to know the honest answer?
#Person1#: Why wouldn't I want to know?
#Person2#: You had pretty bad scores.
#Person1#: Exactly what do you mean by bad?
#Person2#: You failed.
#Person1#: How'd I fail it?
#Person2#: There are a couple of reasons why you didn't pass.
#Person1#: What did I do wrong?
#Person2#: To sum it all up, you really just don't know how to drive.
#Person1#: Thanks. Will I be able to take a retest?
#Person2#: Sure you can, in about two and a half weeks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# didn't pass the driving test but that #Person1# can take a retest. | Summarize the 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 done your shopping at Whole Foods market?
#Person2#: I haven't shopped there. How is the food?
#Person1#: The food there is wonderful.
#Person2#: I go to Sons for my groceries.
#Person1#: I prefer the food at Whole Foods.
#Person2#: Is there something wrong with Sons?
#Person1#: Sons doesn't offer a lot of organic foods.
#Person2#: Do they offer organic foods at Whole Foods?
#Person1#: Yes, that's the place to go to get healthier food.
#Person2#: Maybe I'll try that store out.
#Person1#: If you like Sons, then I'm sure you'll love Whole Foods.
#Person2#: You're making me a believer. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between Whole Foods market and Sons. #Person2# will try Whole Foods which offers organic foods. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you watch the finale last night? My favorite singer won!
#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.
#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at another two auditions.
#Person2#: He had barely survived the third audition and finally got a chance to advance in the contest. Fortunately, in the third audition, he has won popularity among the audience. And that's when I started to notice him.
#Person1#: Me too.
#Person2#: Before he made the top three, I was so nervous. I just fear that he might be knocked out.
#Person1#: Yeah, there're so many excellent candidates out there. Who knows which one will make it to the final?
#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why when he entered the finale, I was so excited.
#Person1#: He really did a great job in the finale, especially in the PK round. He performed so well that the majority of the audience cast their votes for him.
#Person2#: And the host announced that he won it all! | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the singer #Person1# loves most. They review the whole process in which the singer persisted in every audition, made a great performance, and won at last. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've heard so much about Japan. Is it a beautiful country?
#Person2#: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful, but to me its beauty is breathtaking. You feel the same way about France, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do feel the same way about France. The swift rivers, the fertile valleys, the large cities-its scenery is beautiful. Will you describe the geography of Japan?
#Person2#: Well, it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands. France isn't an island, is it?
#Person1#: Oh, no, France isn't an island. It is located in the western part of the European continent. But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts. Does Japan have good harbors?
#Person2#: Good harbors! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world, and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world. Also, there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands. France isn't very mountainous, is it?
#Person1#: No, France isn't very mountainous. But it does contain the Pyrenees, a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons. What kind of Climate does Japan have?
#Person2#: The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south, mild in the central part and cold in the north. Except for Hokkaido, we don't get much snowfall at all. France has a mild climate, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, the climate of France rarely has severe winters. In southern France, one can live in comfort the whole year. Is Japan good for farming?
#Person2#: Yes, Japan is good for farming. Rice is the main crop, but Japan is also an industrial center. Fishing is very important, too. Rice isn't grown in France, is it?
#Person1#: No, rice isn't grown in France. But farming, fishing and industry are also very important in France. I'd like to go to Japan some day. Would you like to visit France?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to visit France. I'd like to travel all over the world. As you describe it, France seems to be very much like Japan. I would like to see it for myself. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between France and Japan. At first, they compare the geography of the two countries. Japan is made up of islands while France is located on the continent. They both have good harbors but France also has mountains. When it comes to climate, France is warmer. Farming, fishing, and industry in the two countries are very important. | Summarize the 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. Mass, here is a gift for you.
#Person2#: Oh. Thanks a million.
#Person1#: It's a souvenir I bought for you from Rome.
#Person2#: How beautiful! I love it at all.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you. I really don't know how I can thank you enough.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. Just a little thing I did. | #Person1# gives a gift to Mr. Mass. Mr. Mass thanks #Person1# 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#: Good afternoon, Lincoln Corporate Services. Lina speaking, how may I help?
#Person2#: Hello, Lina. I'm calling about your new PIN scheme. I'm new to all of this, so some of my questions may sound a little ignorant. . .
#Person1#: That's not a problem, I'm more than happy to explain everything in laymen's terms. PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking. You can do all of your usual banking using the Internet, no need to call
#Person2#: I see. How about buying and selling items?
#Person1#: We can take care of that for you, too. You can get all of your usual banking services plus some new extra ones. As this service is net bases, you can do it anywhere.
#Person2#: That's good to know, because I do travel quite frequently. | Lina tells #Person2# PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking and #Person2# can get all of the usual banking services plus some new extra ones anywhere. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Flip it to channel 9, will you, Janet? There's a big basketball game on in a couple of minutes.
#Person2#: Sorry, turkey. I have already got dibs on the TV for tonight, remember? And I'm watching'Disco Fever'on channel 6.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, smarty-pants? Over my dead body. Now, don't be such a brat and. . .
#Person2#: Hey, what's wrong with the TV?
#Person1#: I don't know! The picture went blank all of a sudden. It's probably the picture tube.
#Person2#: Looks like the TV wins that argument.
#Person1#: Yeah. Oh well, how about a game of cards instead?
#Person2#: Sure, why not? | #Person1# and Janet wants to watch different channels. Suddenly the TV breaks down and they decide to play a game of cards instead. | Summarize the 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 you book a ticket to New York for me?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. When do you want to leave here?
#Person1#: This Saturday.
#Person2#: Will, that'll be the sixth of September.
#Person1#: That's right. Will you check what fights are available on the sixth of September?
#Person2#: I'll check it over. Oh, there're three flights available that day. one at 2 p. m. , one at 5 p. m. and the other at 9p. m.
#Person1#: I'll have the 5 o'clock one. What time do I check in?
#Person2#: 4 o'clock.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to book a ticket. #Person1# chooses to leave for New York at 5 o'clock on September 9th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We have received your resume in answer to our ads. I would like to talk with you regarding your qualification for this position, OK?
#Person2#: It is my honor to have this chance for this interview. Well, my major is commercial English. You know, and I am not only familiar with useful English expressions in business, but also learn some theories on this field. Besides, during my college learning period, I also attended some commercial activities to strive for the opportunity of practicing what I learned.
#Person1#: What is your greatest weakness?
#Person2#: Well, I was a diligent student when I stayed in my college. I dislike meeting the deadline, when I am working on a project. I am always willing to complete it well ahead of the schedule.
#Person1#: What is the greatest disappointment in your life?
#Person2#: Well, I lost my grandpa when I was only ten. I often recall the period when he fed me.
#Person1#: Well done! Another question! When will you start work, if you are hired?
#Person2#: I will start my work at the beginning of next month. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# majors in commercial English and dislikes meeting the deadline. #Person2# thinks the greatest disappointment is that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s grandpa when #Person2# was ten. #Person2# will start working at the beginning of next month if hired. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow, that was an amazing show!
#Person2#: Yeah, the crowd was totally out of control.
#Person1#: I know! Did you see what that guy did in the front of the stage?
#Person2#: You mean the guy who took a dive into the audience from the stage?
#Person1#: Yeah! He landed directly in the middle of all those crazy people and was carried to a safe place by the crowd. It was so cool!
#Person2#: What did you think of the opening band?
#Person1#: To be honest, that's who I really went there to see. | #Person1# and #Person2# are amazed by the enthusiasm of the crowd and the guy diving into the audience. | Summarize the 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, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future?
#Person1#: Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University.
#Person2#: Sounds great. Hong Kong is an international financial center. You will surely go far there.
#Person1#: What about you?
#Person2#: I'd like to go to university in Beijing.
#Person1#: What do you want to take as your major, computer science or medicine?
#Person2#: I prefer medicine. It's always being my dream to be a doctor. | #Person1# is going to Hong Kong University to study finance. Lily is going to a university in Beijing to study 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#: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.
#Person2#: Hi Dad. I love you.
#Person1#: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before.
#Person2#: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down.
#Person1#: Uh, this doesn't sound good.
#Person2#: Well, first of all ... hey, is that painting on the wall new?
#Person1#: No, no, no, no, no. Let's get back to the conversation now.
#Person2#: Okay, first of all, I am failing all of my classes, I lost my job, I wrecked my car, I mean, your car last week. It's at the bottom of the lake ... I think, and the laptop I borrowed from you ... well, it was in the backseat of the car. That's all of the good news.
#Person1#: Uh, wait ...
#Person2#: Dad. You're not saying anything ...
#Person1#: Okay. Now, what's the bad news?
#Person2#: Well, I just found out that my old boyfriend was a member of a gang; he says that he and 20 of his friends are gonna come over here to talk to you about what you posted on their Facebook page.
#Person1#: I don't even know how to use Facebook!
#Person2#: Well, you do now. I have to go. I'd rather not be here in about 20 minutes. Love you. Bye.
#Person1#: Ugh!! | #Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad that #Person2# failed classes, lost the job, and wrecked dad's laptop and car. And the bad news is that #Person2#'s old boyfriend, a gangster, will come over to talk to #Person2#'s dad. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?
#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.
#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.
#Person2#: Okay, forget about that. S, do you have some practical dreams at present?
#Person1#: I do. And now I'm working hard to learn English, and I want to be an interpreter some day.
#Person2#: You're promising. Just follow your dream and never give up.
#Person1#: Thanks, I will. | John dreamed to be a pilot. #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist, but #Person1# dreams to be an interpreter at present. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup.
#Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you've accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement-I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally.
#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back.
#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me.
#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it!
#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway!
#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set.
#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs?
#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That?
#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trevi fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . .
#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . .
#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we?
#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you.
#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle.
#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine! | Jeff and Joanne are quarreling about the division of property. Joanna wants to keep the antique gramophone while Jeff wants to get the silver tea set. An old picture reminds them of the happy time they had together and they start to think if their relationship can't be reconciled. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.
#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?
#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?
#Person1#: I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I'm good at!
#Person2#: Doesn't everyone? Which games are those?
#Person1#: Well, I like to play darts. Whenever I go to a bar, I usually play for a few hours.
#Person2#: Did you play a lot of games when you were little?
#Person1#: My parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes. We used to have family tournaments every weekend.
#Person2#: Do you still like playing those games?
#Person1#: Not at all. I never really did, to be honest. What about you? Did your family used to play games together?
#Person2#: Everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games.
#Person1#: Some of my friends play cards on the internet. Have you ever tried that?
#Person2#: No, I prefer to play with people I know.
#Person1#: How about mah-jong?
#Person2#: It's a popular game with some people, but I've never played it.
#Person1#: I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong!
#Person2#: I hate to disappoint you, but unlike what most people think, we aren't all exactly the same! | #Person2# likes to do crossword puzzles and #Person1# likes to play darts. #Person1# thought everyone in #Person2#'s country was experts at mah-jong but #Person2# says people aren't all exactly the same. | Summarize the 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? You don't look well.
#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad.
#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin.
#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look stupid.
#Person1#: Me, too. At this time of the year, I often miss my home in the warm south. | #Person2# feels bad because of the rainy weather. But #Person1# likes rainy 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#: Where do you work, Andrea?
#Person2#: I work for Thomas Cook Travel.
#Person1#: Oh, really? What do you do there?
#Person2#: I'm a guide. I take people on tours to countries in South America, like Peru.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting !
#Person2#: Yes, it's a great job. I love it. And what do you do?
#Person1#: I'm a student, and I have a part-time job, too.
#Person2#: Oh? Where do you work?
#Person1#: In a fast-food restaurant.
#Person2#: Which restaurant?
#Person1#: Hamburger Heaven. | Andrea is a guide. #Person1# is a student but has a part-time job in a restaurant. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: No, we don't.
#Person1#: How many people are you together?
#Person2#: Just two people.
#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?
#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section.
#Person1#: I am awfully sorry but there are no vacancies left now. Would you like to wait for a moment?
#Person2#: How long a wait do you think there'll be?
#Person1#: I think about ten minutes.
#Person2#: Ok, we'll wait a while.
#Person1#: I am sorry for making you wait so long. Now there is a table available in non-smoking section. Please follow me.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is the menu. Are you ready to order now?
#Person2#: Well, I think I'd like to have a tomato sausage soup first. And the same for him, please.
#Person1#: Yes, and what would you like to drink?
#Person2#: One goblet of red wine and one bottle of beer please.
#Person1#: Would you like a dessert?
#Person2#: What special kind of desserts do you have?
#Person1#: Lemon pie, hot cake in syrup, chocolate sundae and custard pudding.
#Person2#: Well, I think we will order after we finish the main course.
#Person1#: All right. I'll bring your soup right away. | #Person2# goes to a restaurant without a reservation, so #Person2# waits for non-smoking section vacancy for a while. After #Person2# is seated, #Person1# helps #Person2# order the main course and drink. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you usually feel nervous, anxious or scared during tests, Jane?
#Person2#: I used to.
#Person1#: How did you get over it then?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, tests don't mean that we should do extra work. Teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons. Knowing it is very important for you.
#Person1#: I see, but sometimes it can't help.
#Person2#: Giving a test is a way for a teacher to see what the students have learned, and to find out who is having trouble. Then he can decide on the teaching plan.
#Person1#: That is what our head teacher often says in class. But I still can't control myself sometimes.
#Person2#: Sometimes schools have to prove that the students are learning and one way to do this is to have tests.
#Person1#: You are right.
#Person2#: And tests make sure that students do their homework.
#Person1#: Thanks. I feel much more comfortable now.
#Person2#: You can make it if you try hard. | #Person1# feels nervous and scared about tests. #Person2# comforts #Person1# by explaining the advantages of test including proving students' skills and giving teachers feedback. | Summarize the 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 the end, we chose David. He wasn't ideal but there was nobody else who we interviewed that we liked.
#Person2#: But we really regret it now. He's really antisocial. He stays in his room all day reading.
#Person1#: True, it's like he feels superior to us.
#Person2#: He doesn't leave his dirty clothes around. That's one good thing I suppose.
#Person1#: And the food he makes is disgusting. I'd like to share meals, but with him, it's impossible. He only eats frozen rubbish and then sometimes he takes my food without asking which is annoying.
#Person2#: He always gives his opinions about smoking when I smoke, as if he was the adult and I was the kid.
#Person1#: The other day, I caught him kicking one of the cats. Poor thing.
#Person2#: At least he's going soon. There's only 6 weeks left. | #Person1# and #Person2# regret choosing David. They think he is antisocial and the food he made is disgusting. He always gives opinions and #Person1# caught him kicking a cat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?
#Person2#: But I like my job, you know, I like fresh air, and the pay is not bad.
#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a University graduate, if I were you I'd take some kind of direction lawyer teaching.
#Person2#: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.
#Person1#: Come on, you really must think of the future.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. I'd like to be a doctor.
#Person1#: Well, you should think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study and then, working all sorts of hours.
#Person2#: Yes, maybe. But the idea sounds interesting.
#Person1#: Well, then you ought to get some information about it as soon as possible. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# should get another job because digging garden is not suitable. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a doctor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi John, are you used to the curriculum in our school?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: 5 days a week too.
#Person2#: Actually 5 and 1/2. On Saturday, there is only 1/2 day.
#Person1#: That's too much I think. By the way, where are you going? Do you want to have dinner with me in the school canteen?
#Person2#: Well, I'm going to return the books to the library. And I want to find more books about your culture. | John tells #Person1# he thinks the curriculum is very interesting. #Person1# invites John to have dinner together, but John refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can I join the library?
#Person2#: Are you a student of our college?
#Person1#: No, I'm not. But I hear that it's open to the public.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK. Does it cost anything to join?
#Person2#: Well, it's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quarter for the public.
#Person1#: How many books can I borrow at a time?
#Person2#: Students here can borrow 10 books and 2 magazines. But for public members like you, it's only 6 books.
#Person1#: And what will it be if I return books late.
#Person2#: The fine is 2 pounds per book every day. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about how to join the library as a public member. #Person1# needs to pay for it and can borrow 6 books at a time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?
#Person2#: Well, my only real experience was writing business plans. I've always had a good grasp of the English language, my mom encouraged me to read when I was very little.
#Person1#: What's the hardest thing about creating your work?
#Person2#: Finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say, there's always a word or 2 that I might still rewrite if given the chance.
#Person1#: Will there be more collections of poetry?
#Person2#: There will be more of something I suppose, but maybe not poetry. I really don't see myself as a poet. Rather, I see what I wrote as a kind of writing that might inspire people in some way. | Stephan Darcy tells #Person1# his only real experience was writing business plans and the hardest thing is finding the perfect words to fit what he wanted to say. Darcy might write more but maybe not poetry. | Summarize the 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, Miss?
#Person2#: I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. We want office-style cabinets in white. The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356.
#Person1#: How soon do you want it?
#Person2#: Could you deliver it tomorrow?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Please handle the items carefully.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: We will pay by collect on delivery. | #Person2# orders 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. #Person1# will deliver them 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#: Where ' s Sally, Jack?
#Person2#: She ' s in the garden, Jane.
#Person1#: What ' s she doing?
#Person2#: She ' s sitting under the tree.
#Person1#: Is Tim in the garden, too?
#Person2#: Yes, he is. He ' s climbing the tree.
#Person1#: I beg your pardon? Who ' s climbing the tree.
#Person2#: Tim is.
#Person1#: What about the dog?
#Person2#: The dog ' s in the garden, too. It ' s running across the grass. It ' s running after a cat. | Jack tells Jane that Sally, Tim, and the dog are all in the garden. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I hate to go outside.
#Person2#: Me too.
#Person1#: Why do you hate to go outside?
#Person2#: I meet too many jerks.
#Person1#: I agree.
#Person2#: This city is full of jerks.
#Person1#: Rude people are everywhere.
#Person2#: But what can you do?
#Person1#: You can yell at them.
#Person2#: And they will yell back at you.
#Person1#: Yelling doesn't do any good.
#Person2#: No. The best thing to do is just stay home. | #Person1# and #Person2# hate to go outside. They think the city is full of jerks and rude people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.
#Person1#: By air or by sea?
#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather.
#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I like something unusual.
#Person1#: This gift is the best for a man who has everything.
#Person2#: Oh, a nice handkerchief. That's a great idea. I'll take it. | #Person2# wants to buy a light gift for his brother. #Person1# recommends a handkerchief. #Person2#'ll take it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.
#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.
#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# propose as soon as possible. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have a question about my cable.
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I haven't been able to watch my cable for the past week.
#Person2#: Right now the cable isn't working.
#Person1#: Could you tell me when it will be back on?
#Person2#: The cable should be running again in a couple of days.
#Person1#: In the meantime, do I still have to pay for the cable?
#Person2#: We'll just give you a credit for the inconvenience.
#Person1#: Does that mean I won't have to pay for it?
#Person2#: It'll be free until it comes back on.
#Person1#: Thanks, I appreciate your help.
#Person2#: Thank you for all your patience. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cable isn't working and it'll be free until it comes back on. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steward!
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am?
#Person1#: May I have a magazine or something?
#Person2#: Certainly. Just a moment. I'll be right back with one. Which do you prefer, one in English or in Chinese?
#Person1#: One in English, please.
#Person2#: All right, ma'am. | Steward will bring #Person1# a magazine in English. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you think I still fashionable in this dress?
#Person2#: I think so. Blue is still very fashionable at the moment.
#Person1#: This style came out last year, though. I like the dress, but I'm not sure whether last year's fashions will be same this year.
#Person2#: I think this kind of dress will stay in fashion for a few more years. People don't change fashions every year. It would be too expensive.
#Person1#: Yes. Only the top designer try to tell people to change fashion every year, but only rich people can do it.
#Person2#: There are some real fashion victims who just have to keep totally up-to-date with expensive clothes.
#Person1#: I wish I could be one of those people, but my budget simply doesn't stretch that far. I have to limit the amount of money I spend on clothes otherwise I would go on a shopping frenzy.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. The situation will be worse if we marry our boyfriends and have children. The we'll have even less money to spend on fashionable clothes! | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that people don't change fashions every year because it's expensive, and they have to limit the money they spend on fashion. | Summarize the 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 do in summer?
#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?
#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.
#Person2#: What do you do in winter?
#Person1#: Well, I play sports indoors quite often. If I'm feeling lazy, I just watch a film at home. I prefer summer to winter.
#Person2#: I think most people do. I like wearing nice, colorful clothes in summer-you know, a nice dress or skirt. It's too cold for those kinds of clothes in winter.
#Person1#: Yes. I like wearing shorts in summer. My legs would freeze!
#Person2#: Do you think we'll have a nice summer this year?
#Person1#: Thanks to global warming, it could be hotter than ever! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they do in summer and winter. They prefer summer to winter because it's too cold to wear the clothes they like in winter. | Summarize the 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 haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him.
#Person2#: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.
#Person1#: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.
#Person2#: Did you ask his former secretary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. She's the right person to help me. | #Person1# hasn't got enough evidence for prosecuting someone. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary. | Summarize the 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. Mr. Li. May I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat, please. What would you like to know?
#Person1#: Can you tell me how many credits would be enough for a Bachelor's degree?
#Person2#: A Bachelor is awarded to a student who successfully completes over 120 units, including general and specific requirements, for his or her undergraduate major and elective courses.
#Person1#: How long does it take to earn a Bachelor's degree?
#Person2#: Normally it can be completed in four years. | Mr. Li tells #Person1# #Person1# needs 120 units to complete a Bachelor's degree which normally takes four years. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, what's new with you? You are not in the mood. Can you tell me?
#Person2#: After six months, my college life will come to the end. The following trouble will be the job-hunting. That's really a headache.
#Person1#: Do not take things so seriously, my pal! Every one of us will face the trouble and job-hunting is inevitable. Take it easy! Believe in yourself and some day you will be successful.
#Person2#: It sounds reasonable. Maybe I should look on the bright side. | David is upset because he worries about job-hunting after graduation. #Person1# cheers him 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#: Fred, have you made the plan for April 28th?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Shall I explain the details of the plan now?
#Person1#: You go!
#Person2#: According to your schedule, you will visit the Times Company, including its office building, workshops and stores, in the morning from 8: 30 to 11
#Person1#: Is there anything after the meeting? In that case, would you add one plan? I want to visit our guest Mr. Ross after the meeting. Can you arrange it for me? | Fred explains the details of the plan for April 28th to #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to add one plan after the meeting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you do? I need your help in selecting a foreign market to invest!
#Person2#: Fine. I have your letter and I've made some notes.
#Person1#: How can I find out what countries to invest?
#Person2#: We have quite a lot of import and export information and can give you figures on population, consumption, production, and foreign exchange reserves.
#Person1#: Great. I want to get an idea for the purchasing ability in various countries.
#Person2#: But you're also going to have to give some attention to trade restrictions. You can get much information about environment of investment. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for help in selecting a foreign market to invest in. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to trade restrictions when considering the purchasing ability in various countries. | Summarize the 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 alright, child?
#Person2#: Hey, I still know my name.
#Person1#: What did the nurse say?
#Person2#: She said I have a fever but nothing major.
#Person1#: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.
#Person2#: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?
#Person1#: Then I'll phone our family physician and make an appointment for you. | #Person2# has a fever. #Person1# suggests and clams #Person2# to go home and get rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, is this Professor Clark?
#Person2#: Yes, I am Professor Clark.
#Person1#: Hello, Professor, this is Kalina, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings.
#Person2#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person1#: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recuperate.
#Person2#: That sounds painful. Are you going to be OK?
#Person1#: I sprained my wrist, but the doctor says it will be fine.
#Person2#: How many days will you be out of school?
#Person1#: The doctor said I should be good enough to return next week.
#Person2#: I am glad you let me know that you will be missing class. Get well! | Kalina phones Professor Clark to tell him she'll be missing his literature class because she sprained her wrist. | Summarize the 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#: I want to buy a hat.
#Person1#: Come here, please.
#Person2#: Is this one fit for you? It is nice.
#Person1#: I don't like the style.
#Person2#: How about this one?
#Person1#: Black is not my favorite colour.
#Person2#: You must like this pink one, don't you?
#Person1#: It's pretty. How much is it?
#Person2#: Fifty yuan.
#Person1#: It's too expensive. Can you come down a little?
#Person2#: How about forty-five?
#Person1#: I'll buy it if forty.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# recommends several hats for #Person2#. #Person2# buys the pink one after bargaining with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom!? ? ?
#Person2#: I know, sweetie. Just open wide. Don't talk.
#Person1#: Mmm. . .
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a fever. One-oh-one. . . time to break out the children's Tylenol.
#Person1#: I have the chills. Can you turn on the heater?
#Person2#: We're not turning on the heater in May! You need to take a bath. We'll heat you up and see if you can sweat this thing out. | #Person1# has a fever. #Person1#'s mom asks #Person1# to take a bath to sweat it out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Next is a ballet performance, but who is the dancer?
#Person2#: I'd swear that's Eddy from circulation.
#Person1#: Since when did Eddy start doing ballet? !
#Person2#: Not very long from the looks of it!
#Person1#: Look! He has a partner!
#Person2#: He's dancing with Jack!
#Person1#: Gross!
#Person2#: The wei-ya is the one time a year you can make fun of the boss.
#Person1#: But I think Eddy is going too far!
#Person2#: You're right. They are spinning pretty fast. Aren't they getting dizzy? What if they fall. . .
#Person1#: Oh! Ouch! That must've hurt!
#Person2#: How embarrassing! | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching the ballet performance given by Eddy and Jack. They think it'll be embarrassing if the two fall. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me! How can I get to the post office, please?
#Person2#: Well, turn left at the first corner after the crossroad. It's near the corner. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure! | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the post office. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: After you've thought it over, get back to me and we can go ahead.
#Person2#: Miao Ping, if I do decide to go ahead, how will the interest if I exceed be counted?
#Person1#: It is higher than the rate of interest for Current Deposits and a little lower than the rate for the 6 - month time deposits.
#Person2#: So, if I do decide to go ahead, how can my company open a Corporate Agreement Savings Plan with you?
#Person1#: First of all, you need to sign a Corporate Agreement Savings Contract with us. This means we can go ahead and open an account of agreement savings based on your settlement account.
#Person2#: OK, let's get the ball rolling on this. | Miao Ping explains the interest rate to #Person1# if they exceed be counted, then #Person1# decides to go ahead. | Summarize the 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, Mary, you have been a secretary for several years in this company. Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference?
#Person2#: Well, an important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well the preparation work for the meeting.
#Person1#: What should a secretary do to prepare for a meeting? Can you tell me a bit more about it?
#Person2#: First of all, the agenda should be prepared before the meeting. Then you should ensure that those entitled to be present are properly informed.
#Person1#: I see, and how about the documents and the information?
#Person2#: All the necessary documents and the information relevant to the meeting should be available, preferably printed and distributed before the meeting.
#Person1#: And what should a secretary do during the meeting?
#Person2#: Of course, she should take minutes.
#Person1#: And after the meeting?
#Person2#: After the meeting she should type the minutes up, and then keep proper records of the business transacted and the resolutions passed and also implement many of the decision reached at the meeting.
#Person1#: It's seriously good. | Mary, who's been a secretary for several years, tells #Person1# how to prepare for a meeting and what to do during the meeting and after the meeting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I have a reservation for a double.
#Person2#: What's your last name?
#Person1#: It's Smith. Here is my driver's license.
#Person2#: Yes, I do show your reservation. How could you like to pay for the room?
#Person1#: I'd like to put it on my VISA.
#Person2#: Fine. Here is your room key, here is also a map of our hotel. The swimming pool, gym and sauna are all located on first floor.
#Person1#: Great, is our room ready yet?
#Person2#: Yes. If you want to order room service, just press 0 on your phone, and that will connect you with the front desk. | Smith has a reservation for a double and pays by VISA. #Person2# helps him to check in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: How long will the journey last?
#Person1#: It's a three and an half hours drive. And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch and another ten to wait for the ferry. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule of their journey 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#: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You're a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you're so fond of eating out?
#Person2#: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started travelling, I had no other choice but eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I tried to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find good restaurants as well as nice dishes.
#Person1#: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?
#Person2#: I've lived in many cities and when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go and eat when they went to cities I knew. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for the Swedish club magazine and someone suggested I gather the information about the restaurants together since I had all the facts about the restaurants I've been to. I started to do that.
#Person1#: How do you find restaurants?
#Person2#: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to the people at the street market or take a walk and look for a place for myself. I never asked a hotel clerk or a taxi driver. I don't go empty restaurants or places with menus too difficult to understand. | Mr. Freedman tells #Person1# he became fond of eating when he started traveling and he tried to find places that served food that made him feel good. He tells #Person1# how he managed to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants. He asks the people there to find restaurants. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We don't have the resources to stop those people from buying us out unless a miracle happens. This may be the end of us.
#Person2#: I still have hope we can get help from the bank. After all we don't need that much money. | #Person1#'s in despair that they might be bought out. #Person2#'s still hopeful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hmm... Here's one of a crowd of people moving. I think that's pretty stressful.
#Person2#: Well, I don't think it's so bad. But I do think that going to the dentist is stressful.
#Person1#: Oh, so do I! It's stressful because you have no control.
#Person2#: That's right. Look at this one. This poor boy is sitting in an exam. I think exams are the most stressful. Sometimes you just can't think of anything to write.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you there. What about these people here?
#Person2#: Mmm... I'm not sure. They seem to be in a hurry, don't they? I think being late is stressful.
#Person1#: That's true. It can be terrible, especially when you're late for something important.
#Person2#: Like an interview. Look at this picture here: here's someone in an interview. Do you think interviews are stressful?
#Person1#: No. I think they're quite exciting, a challenge.
#Person2#: Oh, I hate interviews. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about stressful things. They both think that going to the dentist, taking exams, and being late are stressful. #Person2# thinks interviews are stressful while #Person1# thinks it challenging. | Summarize the 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, neighbor. How's it going?
#Person2#: Fine. How about you?
#Person1#: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?
#Person2#: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the last incident.
#Person1#: Hey, he's just a playful little beast.
#Person2#: Right.
#Person1#: Hey, he likes to bark a little, and his bark is worse than his bite.
#Person2#: Oh yeah.
#Person1#: Just feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: And then, take him for a walk around the block.
#Person2#: Well, how about if I just throw a Frisbee over the fence to give him some exercise? Wouldn't that work?
#Person1#: Ah, and then, he likes to watch the 3:00 soap opera on Channel 4..
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: ... and brush his teeth after you give you some doggie treats around 4:00.
#Person2#: Man, you really pamper your dog.
#Person1#: And, then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. He tends to shed this time of year.
#Person2#: Ah, what?
#Person1#: And then scratch him around the ears. Otherwise, he feels neglected.
#Person2#: Is that it?
#Person1#: Well, and then there's Claws.
#Person2#: Claws? Who's Claws.
#Person1#: Oh, he's the cat we adopted from the animal shelter, but he's a little temperamental.
#Person2#: What do you mean 'temperamental'?
#Person1#: Well, he has mood swings.
#Person2#: Mood swings?
#Person1#: Yes, but he's been doing better since he's been going to the animal therapist.
#Person2#: A therapist?
#Person1#: So, be sure to feed him a half cup of cat food two times a day.
#Person2#: What? A therapist ...
#Person1#: Right, and don't forget to put out on some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 p.m. But don't let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbor's dog.
#Person2#: You have some high-maintenance animals.
#Person1#: Not really. And, don't forget to change the cat litter daily, or he might have an accident on the carpet.
#Person2#: Oh, great.
#Person1#: And finally, there's Buttercup.
#Person2#: Buttercup? Who's Buttercu ...? I'm afraid to ask.
#Person1#: Ah, she's a sweetie.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: ... if you know how to handle her right.
#Person2#: Oh, great.
#Person1#: Wait. Let me get her for you. Here you are.
#Person2#: That's ... That's a snake ...
#Person1#: Hold her.
#Person2#: That's a big snake with big fangs. Does the snake go to a therapist, too?
#Person1#: Of course not ... just an anger-management class.
#Person2#: Oh! What?
#Person1#: I'm joking. Buttercup is a very docile creature, and she never bites anyone she likes. If she doesn't, you'll know because she starts hissing and staring at you ... kind like what she's doing now.
#Person2#: Well, I'm leaving. You must be going out of you mind to think I'm going to watch a zoo full of misunderstood animals. You'd better hire some professional help 'cause I wouldn't watch them even if you paid me a million dollars. | #Person1# requests #Person2# to take care of their animals because #Person1# and #Person1#'s wife are going out of town this weekend. #Person1# introduces the animals to #Person2#, including Jaws, their dog, who seems pampered, Claws, their cat, who is a little temperamental and has been going to the animal therapist, and Buttercup, their snake. After hearing #Person1#'s sophisticated requirements, #Person2# refuses resolutely. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Those birds love my yard. See? They are probably looking for worms.
#Person2#: Yeah, they are lucky they can find meals in lots of places. We have to go to the grocery store to buy our food.
#Person1#: True, but I wouldn't want to eat what they do, even if it's free. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what birds eat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.
#Person2#: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.
#Person2#: It can wait.
#Person1#: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.
#Person2#: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today.
#Person1#: All right. But we must do it tomorrow, because the painters are coming on Monday.
#Person2#: Yes. And that reminds me. I must do something about that leak under the kitchen sink.
#Person1#: That's a good idea.
#Person2#: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob?
#Person1#: He's having lunch with Georgia.
#Person2#: What! Again?
#Person1#: He should be in soon.
#Person2#: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl.
#Person1#: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more. | #Person1# thinks there's so much to do around the house. David'll do the chores tomorrow. #Person1# tells David Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David's unhappy with that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look tired. Did you sleep well?
#Person2#: No. My friend and I had a party the whole night.
#Person1#: You should go home and take a rest.
#Person2#: I know, but my boss wants to see me right now. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# looks tired because #Person2# had the party the whole night, but #Person2# has to see the boss right now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm feeling hot, Ophra.
#Person2#: Hot? It's windy and cold today. You must have got a cold. I'm afraid that you took off your coat while you played football with your friends yesterday afternoon.
#Person1#: Yes. I felt sweat then. Oh, it's seven fifty now. My gosh! I'll be late if I don't drive to work in a hurry. I have an important meeting with my clients this morning.
#Person2#: How do you feel now?
#Person1#: Just a little headache.
#Person2#: Then you'd better not go to work today. I think you've caught a cold. You'll have to see a doctor. But drink some water first.
#Person1#: Yes, 'My sweety'. You sound like a doctor, Ophra.
#Person2#: After leaving the nursing school, I have been working as a nurse in a hospital for over five years. | #Person1#'s feeling hot but #Person1# has an important meeting with clients. Ophra thinks #Person1# shouldn't go to work today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy?
#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or...
#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.
#Person2#: Exactly. | Kathy likes traveling for pleasure but doesn't like traveling to work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do?
#Person1#: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilometers to get there.
#Person2#: OK, the cost depends on the floor to move to, the distance between two places and the amount of the furniture to move.
#Person1#: How much will it cost in that case?
#Person2#: Oh, let me see. It fits the second standard rates. Have a look at the contract, please.
#Person1#: Your charge is divided into two parts, the Payment in Advance and the rest. I thought that I should pay all of it before moving.
#Person2#: No, firstly we sign the contract; you pay 50% of what it costs, and the rest when we finish moving.
#Person1#: The damage and compensation item confuses me. Could you give some explanation?
#Person2#: OK. If any of the articles was damaged during moving, you may make a claim for compensation with our department. | #Person1# consults #Person2# about their moving service. #Person2# explains to #Person1# the factors to their charge, the way to pay for the charge, and the damage and compensation item in the contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Garry Zhao. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter.
#Person2#: Well, it is still open. Where did you graduate from.
#Person1#: I graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. My major is English Translation and Interpretation.
#Person2#: It sounds great. I will arrange an interview tomorrow. Can you come tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes, I can. Thank you so much. | Garry calls to inquire about the position of English interpreter. #Person2#'ll arrange an interview 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#: Hello Richard.
#Person2#: Hi Karen.
#Person1#: How have you been?
#Person2#: Not too good.
#Person1#: Why? Is there anything bothering you?
#Person2#: I'm sick.
#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. Is it very serious?
#Person2#: It's OK. It's not serious.
#Person1#: That's good. How's your wife?
#Person2#: She's good.
#Person1#: Is she in the United Kingdoom now?
#Person2#: No, she's not here yet.
#Person1#: Where is she?
#Person2#: She's in Canada with our kids.
#Person1#: I see. I have to go now. Please tell your wife I said hi.
#Person2#: OK, I'll talk to you later.
#Person1#: I hope you feel better.
#Person2#: Thanks. | Richard and Karen greet each other. Richard tells Karen he's sick but it's not serious, and his wife and kids are in Canada now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: How's your married life?
#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
#Person2#: The situation differs in person. | #Person1# congratulates Steven on his marriage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The weather is terrible.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days.
#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain.
#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better?
#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight days.
#Person2#: That sucks so much. What are we going to do?
#Person1#: I'm getting pretty bored. We should do something despite the rain.
#Person2#: I'm with you. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: I haven't been to the Mall in a long time. Let's go there.
#Person2#: That sounds good. They have a movie theatre there, so if we get bored, we can watch a movie.
#Person1#: Great. I'll stop by your place now.
#Person2#: Ok. Don't forget to bring your umbrella. The rain can start up again anytime. | #Person1# and #Person2# are bored by the continuous rain. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to bring the umbrella. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What would you do if you won $1,000,000?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. I guess I'd buy a car.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound very interesting.
#Person2#: Well, what would you do?
#Person1#: I would go on a trip around the world.
#Person2#: Where would you go?
#Person1#: The first place I'd go to is Paris. I have always wanted to go shopping in Paris.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You can spend some of your money there.
#Person1#: Yes, and then I think I'd go to Rome. I love Italian food best.
#Person2#: Me too.
#Person1#: After that I'd go to Egypt to see the Pyramids, and then to Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef. But after that, I'm not sure where I go. Where would you go?
#Person2#: If I was on a trip like that, I'd go to Germany to see where they make BMWs.
#Person1#: Of course, you love those cars.
#Person2#: Yes, that's true. But I would also like to watch a football match. The German team is my favorite. | #Person1# would go on a trip around the world if #Person1# won $1,000,000. #Person1# tells #Person2# where #Person1# would go, but #Person2# would buy a car or go to Germany. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, my wife just called me and asked me to pick up a dress that she had dry cleaned. The name is Doris Lockhart.
#Person2#: Do you have the number with you? We have everything arranged by number, not by name.
#Person1#: My wife didn't say anything about numbers. Look, there must be some way you can find it. She needs that dress for a dinner dance we are attending tonight.
#Person2#: I can look it up if you remember what day she brought it in. I can match her name up with the number in my order book. | #Person1# wants to pick up a dress for #Person1#'s wife but doesn't have the number. #Person2#'ll look it up if #Person1# can remember the day his wife brought the dress 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#: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information.
#Person2#: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. What's your project about, exactly?
#Person1#: Well, I haven't quite figured that out, yet. That's kind of why I'm here, actually.
#Person2#: I see, um, do you know much about the greenhouse effect?
#Person1#: Yeah, but I think a lot of people are already doing that topic.
#Person2#: Well, how about water pollution?
#Person1#: Yes, I've heard that it is a serious problem. Do you have any information about it?
#Person2#: I think we have several books over there.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | Ben comes to the Friends of the Environment office to get some information for his project. #Person1# suggests Ben to work on water pollution. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm here to see Mister Romero.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, my last name is Clark.
#Person1#: Jordan Clark?
#Person2#: Yes, that's me.
#Person1#: Wait, one moment, Mister Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mister Romaero is in his office.
#Person2#: Perhaps I'll use the restroom while I wait. Is there a men's room nearby?
#Person1#: Yes, just head back toward the elevators, you'll see one on the right.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | Clark comes for an appointment with Mr. Romero. #Person1# checks if Mr. Romero is in his office and tells Clark how to get to the restroom. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you? We have many new introduced choose to choose from.
#Person2#: Sorry I bought a pair of shoes with the size of 42 for my husband, but it's a little tight for him.
#Person1#: OK. Show me your receipt and you can change a larger size.
#Person2#: I have to change one pair with the size of 43?
#Person1#: Here you are. Is this perfect for him?
#Person2#: Yes, and he would like brown rather than black to match his suit.
#Person1#: I see. Here are the brown shoes with the right size.
#Person2#: Thanks! Need I pay for extra money for the larger shoes?
#Person1#: You needn't if you still choose shoes with the same brand. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change the shoes from black 42-sized to brown 43-sized without extra 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#: Good morning, Mary. You are up early.
#Person2#: Good morning, Jack. It's cold today.
#Person1#: It always gets cold after a heavy snowfall. Actually, we haven't seen much snow here for years. The snow is at least 4 inches deep.
#Person2#: I love snow. When I was a child, I made snowballs and would always go playing in the snow. Do you like skating, Jack?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. I hope the lakes will freeze over soon.
#Person2#: So do I. By the way, did you hear the weather forecast this morning?
#Person1#: Yes. It said partly cloudy today with a strong wind from the Northwest. The highest temperature will only be 6 below 0 at least in the morning. But in the afternoon, it will rise a little bit.
#Person2#: Then the beautiful snow might melt away.
#Person1#: And we will get big eyes on roads. So be careful when you go out in the car. | Mary and Jack talk about the cold weather after a heavy snowfall, then they talk about the weather forecast. | Summarize the 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, Ann.
#Person2#: Oh, hello. Come on in. Let me take your coat. You managed to find us then.
#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost coming off the ring road. Sorry I'm a bit late.
#Person2#: Oh, don't worry. The dinner hasn't been ready yet. Martin is still in the kitchen.
#Person1#: So he is cooking, isn't he?
#Person2#: He is quite an expert in the kitchen. Fortunately for me, I can't boil an egg myself.
#Person1#: Oh, I brought you this. I wasn't sure what you liked. But obviously, it's meant to be quite a good year.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks. Lovely. | #Person1# visits Ann and Martin and brings them a gift. Ann tells #Person1# Martin's still cooking. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.
#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet.
#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change our room.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. We'll manage it, but we don't have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning. There'll be some rooms for you to choose from.
#Person2#: All right. I hope we'll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.
#Person1#: Be sure. I'll make a note of that. Everything will be taken care of. And if there is anything more you need, please let us know. | Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. #Person1# apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue.
#Person1#: Sorry, could you tell me your name?
#Person2#: I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, I did it yesterday. Our meeting should be 2 pm.
#Person1#: I guess she forgot your meeting. She is attending an important meeting in the company. Will you have a seat? May I leave a memo for her?
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: She will be back soon. | James Pond comes to #Person1#'s company to discuss an investment issue with Nova but she is not there. #Person1# leaves a memo for Nova and asks James 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#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.
#Person1#: Here we go. There is a museum of the Beijing Opera art.
#Person2#: Wow. Look at this. So delicate and beautiful. Did ancient Chinese people really wear them?
#Person1#: Not really. They are just opera costumes. Do you like the embroidery?
#Person2#: I surely do. They must have had advanced machine in ancient China to do that.
#Person1#: No, no, no. They are all handmade, girl. You know, the ancient Chinese women were supposed to be good at needlework.
#Person2#: Unbelievable! I could never do that. | #Person1# and #Person2# come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces embroidery 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#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What ' s the problem?
#Person2#: Someone else is making charges on my debit card.
#Person1#: I need to see a statement for your debit card.
#Person2#: I have it right here.
#Person1#: Can you show me which charges you ' re referring to?
#Person2#: The last four charges.
#Person1#: We will need to do an investigation on this.
#Person2#: How long will that take?
#Person1#: We ' ll have to freeze payment on those charges until the investigation is finished.
#Person2#: I really appreciate your help. | #Person2# has a problem that someone is making charges on #Person2#'s debit card. #Person1# investigate on this problem. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?
#Person2#: Doctor, I have a bad cough and a headache.
#Person1#: Do you have a fever?
#Person2#: I don't know, but I feel terrible.
#Person1#: Let me examine you. Don't worry. It's nothing serious.
#Person2#: Do you think I should lie in bed?
#Person1#: Yes, stay in bed and drink a lot of water. Your fever will be gone in a day or two.
#Person2#: OK. Do you think I can play football tomorrow?
#Person1#: Of course not. You need a good rest.
#Person2#: OK, I'll listen to you. | #Person2# had a bad cough and a headache. The doctor examines him and asks him to rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can ' t! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run so
#Person2#: Oh, I don ' t know... it ' s hard to find the right nanny. You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have
#Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won ' t have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you ' ll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great
#Person2#: Oh, that ' s great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I ' ll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won ' t be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go | Mel refuses Grace's invitation to play tennis today because she is too busy taking care of the kids. Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny but Mel thinks it's hard to find a suitable person, so Grace gives a recommendation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I am checking out.
#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, PLS?
#Person2#: Room 1419. Here is my key.
#Person1#: Here is your bill, sir. Could you PLS check it?
#Person2#: It's all right. Pls charge it to my credit card.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You are all set. I hope you enjoyed your stay and that next time you are in town, you will stay with us again.
#Person2#: I will. Where can I leave my luggage? I really want to leave after lunch.
#Person1#: The bell captain will put it in storage room. When you are ready to leave, you can claim your luggage from him.
#Person2#: Thanks very much and goodbye! | #Person1# helps #Person2# to check out. #Person2# wants to leave after lunch so #Person1# tells him to put the luggage in the storage 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#: Finding an excuse is obviously down your alley. And trying to avoid taking care of the children is what you are good at.
#Person2#: Listen, Nancy. If I don't work hard, I will be laid off.
#Person1#: You are passing the buck. I'll be hanged if I ask you to go to the park with us.
#Person2#: Come on, Nancy. Play it cool. I go with you and burn the middle night oil tonight. | Nancy is angry because #Person2# doesn't take care of the kids, so #Person2# agrees to help and work at night. | Summarize the 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, Deva, how are you?
#Person2#: Can't complain. What about you?
#Person1#: Not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?
#Person2#: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.
#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
#Person2#: I heard they were just married for 5 months.
#Person1#: Yes, she said they couldn't communicate well with each other and they often argued over trivial things.
#Person2#: Yeah. Mixed marriage is tempting but crisis-ridden.
#Person1#: You said it. You know, they fall in love at first sight and quickly jumped into marriage.
#Person2#: Maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married.
#Person1#: Yeah. We Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners.
#Person2#: Definitely. That's why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce.
#Person1#: We've heard so much about Chinese film stars divorcing foreigners.
#Person2#: That's true. Just hope Wendy can recover from the pain of divorce soon. | #Person1# and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce. They think the Chinese share different lifestyles and values with that of foreigners and that explains why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to get on the Internet.
#Person1#: Do you have your library card with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I have it.
#Person1#: You're going to have to wait for a computer.
#Person2#: That's okay.
#Person1#: Please put your name on this list.
#Person2#: Then what do I need to do?
#Person1#: When there is a computer available, I will call you.
#Person2#: What do I do to log on to the computer?
#Person1#: Just type in the number on the back of your library card.
#Person2#: Okay. Thanks for your help. | #Person2# wants to get on the Internet. #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait until there is a computer available. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me?
#Person2#: No problem, we have a short form right here ; just hand it to me when you are done.
#Person1#: I'm done.
#Person2#: That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D.
#Person1#: Sure, here it is.
#Person2#: Well, this looks nice. Do you know how to use it?
#Person1#: I am pretty sure how to use it, but can you remind me?
#Person2#: Of course, just remember that all of the needed information is on the card.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Well, I hope you have a wonderful time on your library visits! | #Person2# helps #Person1# to get a library card and reminds #Person1# how to use it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next class?
#Person1#: Tomorrow morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this class this morning?
#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat.
#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.
#Person1#: You want to bet?
#Person2#: Yeah, what't the bet?
#Person1#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing. | #Person1# thinks the new exercise is hard, while #Person2# considers it quite easy so they make a bet. | Summarize the 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 upsets you?
#Person2#: My parents called me just now. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have so many courses and projects to complete! My PhD study drives me crazy and I have no time to go on a date.
#Person1#: It is not your mother finding one for you?
#Person2#: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.
#Person1#: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.
#Person2#: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.
#Person1#: No, there is an updated version, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.
#Person2#: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.
#Person1#: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.
#Person2#: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.
#Person1#: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications.
#Person2#: Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.
#Person1#: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it. | #Person2# is upset as #Person2#'s parents remind #Person2# again that #Person2# should have a marriage plan. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to try the updated version of three minutes date, but #Person2# thinks three minutes is too short and refuses to post the personal information online. | Summarize the 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! Someone is celebrating his birthday.
#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.
#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy?
#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.
#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I suppose. Just think about all the drinks.
#Person2#: No. If it's your birthday, then you don't need to pay a cent. Just blow out the candles and open the gifts. That makes the birthday a special day. Your friends will take care of everything.
#Person1#: Wow. That's wonderful.
#Person2#: What about in China? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday?
#Person1#: Nowadays, it's no difference from America. But in old times, we have traditional ways to celebrate it. | Someone is celebrating his birthday. #Person2# tells #Person1# that this must be his 21st birthday and introduces the tradition of celebrating birthday in America. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the museum?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. Go back the way you came, and take the second turn on the left. The museum is straight ahead, right in front of you.
#Person1#: Will it take me long to get there?
#Person2#: Well, it's about fifteen minutes'walk.
#Person1#: Which bus goes there?
#Person2#: You may take a No. 34 bus. And the subway can also take you there.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to go to the museum. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
#Person1#: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.
#Person2#: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to taketh semester?
#Person1#: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?
#Person1#: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.
#Person2#: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now. you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start. | Susan wants to sign up for the courses for next semester and #Person2# helps her to register. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you find any other available flight to Tokyo?
#Person2#: Sure. We try our best.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Chen, are you sure you're taking BA - 007 back to Tokyo?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. I think our travel agent would have made the reservation for us.
#Person2#: I'm afraid this flight is all booked up.
#Person1#: Are you sure? We can't really take it? I reconfirmed with Miss Peterson the other day.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so except we have many no-show passengers. | #Person2# tells Mr. Chen that the flight to Tokyo is all booked 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#: Mark, can you dress the twins for me while I take a shower?
#Person2#: You don't know what you are asking!
#Person1#: Please! You can do it. Their clothes are all laid out on the bed.
#Person2#: Remember what happened last time?
#Person1#: Are you referring to KC getting her head stuck in the pant leg?
#Person2#: Yes. That was a bit terrifying for both of us.
#Person1#: Don't worry! Today they are wearing dresses!
#Person2#: Oh, in that case, sure! Uh. . . what are these long sock-looking things? | #Person1# wants Mark to dress the twins but Mark doesn't know how to do it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have the owners come up with a counter-offer to my offer to buy their home yet?
#Person2#: The owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.
#Person1#: Should I accept their offer?
#Person2#: There are two ways to respond. You can either come back with another offer or go with their counter-offer.
#Person1#: What if I make another offer, and they don't accept it?
#Person2#: No one else has made an offer, so you could make another offer if you want to do so.
#Person1#: I think that I would like to offer three hundred and thirty thousand dollars as a counter-offer.
#Person2#: OK, I will present your counter-offer to the owners tonight.
#Person1#: How long before I find out what their decision is?
#Person2#: By now, the owners probably have a pretty good idea of what they will accept. It will go quickly. | The owners have a counter-offer to #Person1#'s offer to buy their home. #Person2# tells #Person1# that there are two ways to respond. Then #Person1# decides to make a counter-offer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, wonderful! You speak English! I need to exchange this foreign currency.
#Person1#: That's no problem. Is it cash?
#Person2#: It's Traveller's Cheques, is that possible?
#Person1#: Of course. If you could sign your name on the bottom line here, and write your address here. And please sign and date the back of every cheque and of course I'll need to see your passport.
#Person2#: Yes, right, certainly. Here you go. | #Person2# wants to exchange the foreign currency and #Person1#, who can speak English, helps #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#: Are you Miss Thou Ping?
#Person2#: Yes. I am Thou Ping.
#Person1#: How do you spell you first name?
#Person2#: Ping. P-I-N-G.
#Person1#: Do you have an English name?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. It is Jane. It was given by my English professor when I was at the university.
#Person1#: What's your pen name?
#Person2#: My pen name is'Dark Blue'.
#Person1#: How do you like your name?
#Person2#: I like it very much. My name has became part of me. I don't want to change it.
#Person1#: What's your present permanent address?
#Person2#: My present address is No. 21 South Zhongshan Road, Apt. 19, Shanghai. The post code is 220150.
#Person1#: You look very young. How old are you?
#Person2#: Actually, I'm thirty now.
#Person1#: Where were you born?
#Person2#: I was born in Xinjiang.
#Person1#: What is your nationality?
#Person2#: Han. | Miss Thou Ping tells #Person1# her personal information, including her English names, address, age, born place, and nationality. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Miss Tao. Please sit down.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I'Ve read your application materials with interest. Now I want to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.
#Person2#: As you please. I'm ready.
#Person1#: The first is why you choose our company?
#Person2#: I think yours is a well-known advertising company, so I'm sure to get opportunities to display my talent in advertisement.
#Person1#: Why do you want to quit your present company?
#Person2#: Well, the company has some financial problems. People there are all thinking of quitting.
#Person1#: Well, when do you think you can come over to work?
#Person2#: One week after I have submitted my resignation paper.
#Person1#: When you start to work, I'll give you $ 3, 000 a month.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. | Mr. Black interviews Miss Tao about why she choose this company and give her an offer. Miss Tao will come over to work one week after she submits her resignation paper. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is my ideal weight?
#Person2#: It depends on your height and body type.
#Person1#: How can I avoid injuring myself during exercise?
#Person2#: By warming up before and cooling down after your workout.
#Person1#: Sir, tell us about your experience with Super Bulk-up.
#Person2#: Well, it's completely changed my life.
#Person1#: Tell us how.
#Person2#: Well, before, I was the skinniest guy on the beach.
#Person1#: And now?
#Person2#: Just look! In six short weeks I've put on 30 pounds of pure muscle.
#Person1#: Wow! All because of Super Bulk-Up. | #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to exercise and shares his experience with Super Bulk-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. |
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