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#Person1#: This is a nice place, but you need to get some furniture.
#Person2#: I have some I can bring from our place, and there's some more out at my parents'.
#Person1#: Do you have a bed?
#Person2#: Yeah. I have one from college at my parents'house.
#Person1#: Can I take a shower?
#Person2#: Sure, but I don't have hot water, yet.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: No, they're coming tomorrow morning to turn the gas on. My phone should be working then, too.
#Person1#: Well, do you want to go get some dinner?
#Person2#: Yeah, I can't cook anything until tomorrow, anyway. | #Person1# thinks it's a nice place and #Person2# will bring some furniture. They don't have hot water currently and cannot cook until tomorrow so they'll go out for dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see the manager of your store?
#Person2#: I am the manager. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, great, I saw a job ad outside your store. I am interested in the job advertised. I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.
#Person2#: All right. Take a seat, please. Would you like to be a shop assistant or a cashier?
#Person1#: I can do the work of shop assistant and I worked part time in a small department store during my summer vocation last year.
#Person2#: So now do you want a full-time job or part-time job?
#Person1#: At present, both are OK for me. What do you need most, then?
#Person2#: Now we really need some part-time workers. You see, our full-time staff knocks off at five pm, but now we hope to extend the hours to eight pm. We need some part-time shop assistants to work 3 hours a day from five pm to eight pm. But I am not sure if you are qualified for the job. Since most of our customers are foreign, competence of good communication in English is necessary here.
#Person1#: I think I can. I have been learning English for almost 5 years and especially I am fluent at speaking English. Also, I have made some foreigners friends during the experience of learning English.
#Person2#: That is fine. I think you have the qualifications needed for the job, so I will let you have the job. Does the work schedule suit you?
#Person1#: It quite suits me. I am free in the evening these days, I will have no difficulty starting at five pm.
#Person2#: Good. There is only thing to be settled. Ten RMB an hour is the maximum we can pay you. Is the rate of pay acceptable to you?
#Person1#: It seems reasonable. By the way, I can get my earning raised with a excellent performance, can't I?
#Person2#: Sure. You will get more if you can invite more customers with your good service.
#Person1#: I see. I will try my best to do the job well.
#Person2#: That is good of you to say so. When can you start working?
#Person1#: How about next monday?
#Person2#: Ok. Let's make is next Monday. I n the end, you need to fill out the application form.
#Person1#: Thank you for your kindness, ma'am. See you next Monday. | #Person1# sees a job ad outside #Person2#'s store and comes to see if there is an opportunity available. #Person1# introduces the qualifications that #Person1# has and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is suitable for the job. They reach an agreement on the payment and working hours. #Person1# will come to work next Monday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. My name's Jill Bush. I'm planning to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.
#Person1#: I see, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?
#Person2#: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?
#Person1#: Yes, you are allowed only one stopover on the excursion fare.
#Person2#: Oh, I see, only one.
#Person1#: Yes. But of course, if you pay the full return fare then you can have unlimited stopovers. There's Singapore, Kuwait, Athens, you've really got quite a lot of choices you know.
#Person2#: Oh, It sounds good. You see, I've got a two-week holiday after the conference. How much is the full fare?
#Person1#: The full fare? Well, that's really quite a lot. It's $ 1,204.
#Person2#: Yes. Well, it's once in a lifetime, you know. The thing is actually that I'm absolutely afraid of flying. I've never done it before.
#Person1#: Oh dear. Um...
#Person2#: And I'm hoping that I can persuade my two friends to go along with me.
#Person1#: Yes, that would be a good idea.
#Person2#: By the way, one of them is in Cairo at the moment. Would it be possible for me to stopover there on my way to Sydney?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. There are lots of flights to Cairo and, then plenty more onwards from Cairo to Sydemy. And then you can stay for as long as you like.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great! Thanks very much. | #Person1# helps Jill Bush to choose a flight to Sydney. Jill Bush is afraid of flying and hopes that he can persuade his two friends to go along with him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The report says all the departments are making a profit except the Asian Department.
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he would be removed from that office. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the leader of the Asian Department is incapable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You have been laughing all this time.
#Person2#: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.
#Person1#: What's it about?
#Person2#: It was a news reporter, reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.
#Person1#: How could that be funny?
#Person2#: Well, as he was reporting the story, hundreds of bees attacked him. The reporter had to dive into his SUV and drive away. But he was unlucky.
#Person1#: Did he have an accident?
#Person2#: No. some bees followed him into his car.
#Person1#: I hope he got to the doctor's quickly. Jack, how about a walk in the park? It is a beautiful day today.
#Person2#: But I don't feel like walking outside now. There are so many funny videos on this website. I just can't stop watching them.
#Person1#: Come on, Jack. You can't sit in front of the laptop all day. It is not good for your eyes.
#Person2#: You are right. I will go to the park with you. | Jack tells #Person1# he is watching a funny video on YouTube but #Person1# thinks it's not healthy watching videos all day. Therefore #Person1# suggests having a walk in the park and Jack was convinced. | Summarize the 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 can have eight days off at last. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: You know traveling is my hobby. Let's go to Beijing and have our holidays there.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Beijing is one of the most modern cities in the world. There are many places of interest there. And the 2008 Olympic Games were held there.
#Person2#: How should we go there, by plane or by train?
#Person1#: I think we should go there by train. It's comfortable and cheap.
#Person2#: Though it's cheaper, it's slower. Let's go by plane. We can look down at the Great Wall of China from the plane.
#Person1#: OK. Let's go by plane.
#Person2#: Then we'd better book the tickets first. I have heard it is very difficult to get air tickets to Beijing.
#Person1#: That's right. And we'd better book the rooms too. | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning their holiday trip to Beijing. They decide to take a plane and will book the tickets and the 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#: Is this your car?
#Person2#: Yes. Why are you asking?
#Person1#: You can't park your car here. Don't you see the sign 'No Parking' here?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. I haven't been here more than three minutes.
#Person1#: I'll have to ask you to move your car at once, otherwise you'll be getting a parking ticket.
#Person2#: Well, where am I to park my car?
#Person1#: There's a car park just around the corner.
#Person2#: Most likely it's full.
#Person1#: Well, anyway you can't stay here. You see, you are blocking the traffic. Can I see your driving license?
#Person2#: Sure. One moment. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. That's all right. Now you must move your car.
#Person2#: Very well, officer. I'm going. | The officer asks #Person2# to move the car because it's not allowed to park here. #Person2# agrees to move the car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peter, where have you been?
#Person2#: I've been play Pac Man in the student union.
#Person1#: Oh, you're wasting your time on computer games again!
#Person2#: Not really, Mary. I've been busy this week and I need a break.
#Person1#: Why don't you buy a computer and some of those games? Then you can play at home. Home computers are getting cheaper.
#Person2#: How do you know that?
#Person1#: I've been thinking of buying a home computer too. | Peter has been playing Pac Man in the student union. Mary suggests Peter buy a home computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tony, can I ask you a personal question?
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: Well, I was wondering about how you are received here in China.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, since you are Chinese-Canadian and only speak English and French well; how do native Chinese treat you?
#Person2#: Oh, well. Sometimes it can get pretty difficult. When people find out that I am a Canadian citizen who can't speak Chinese well,they usually call me a banana. You know, yellow on the outside and white on the inside.
#Person1#: How does that make you feel?
#Person2#: Well, I first feel mad. Then I feel sad, because I am seen as someone who has forgotten his roots. All this is because my parents left to find a better life and I decided to return in order to find something I lost. Sometimes I am not sure if I like what I found. | #Person1# asks Tony how he is received in China. Tony feels mad at first and then feels sad as he is Chinese-Canadian and only speaks English and French well. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.
#Person1#: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.
#Person2#: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.
#Person1#: But my bike is broken.
#Person2#: You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema. | Jack and Mary will visit the Smiths at 4:15. They will meet in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome, Miss. May I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. I want a lipstick.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular brand in mind?
#Person2#: I like Lyfel very much.
#Person1#: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear?
#Person2#: Pink. But today, I'm thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. How do you like this one?
#Person2#: Not too bad. May I have a try?
#Person1#: Certainly, Miss.
#Person2#: Mmm... It's still too bright. Any darker shades?
#Person1#: Not from the Lyfel group, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color.
#Person1#: How about this one, then? It has more transparent touch.
#Person2#: OK, that's the very thing I need. | #Person1# helps #Person2# wants to choose a lipstick in a dark shade because she will be a teacher soon and want to look serious. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.
#Person1#: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th.
#Person1#: What about the course?
#Person2#: I think the course was well organized. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it mostly focused on speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the English classes were different from ours because they were very free. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teacher questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the classmates and teachers. I really enjoy this kind of class.
#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teachers should try that. | Jane shares with #Person1# the summer course in English that she attended in London, which was well organized but mostly focused on speaking. She enjoys the class. | Summarize the 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'd like to look at some suits.
#Person1#: Oh, this way please. What size do you wear?
#Person2#: Size 41. I want something in dark flannel.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I'd like it better. This seems too light for winter. Do you think you could get me one?
#Person1#: All right. I'll show you something darker. Do you like this one?
#Person2#: It looks good. But can I try it on?
#Person1#: Of course. Let me help you.
#Person2#: Thanks. It's comfortable. Well, how much is it, please?
#Person1#: $280.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll take it. Here's the money. | #Person1# shows #Person2# some suits and #Person2# likes the dark one and buys it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
#Person2#: Jack?
#Person1#: yes, the one with the R$D team. Is that a problem?
#Person2#: I will never go out with him anymore.
#Person1#: why did you say so?
#Person2#: last time when we had dinner at the Smith's, it was a horrible experience. He had no manners at all!
#Person1#: oh, really?
#Person2#: he made a lot of noises while eating. He talked with his mouth full and sipped loudly.
#Person1#: are you kidding me? How could he behave like that?
#Person2#: it is true. Everyone kept looking at him. It was so embarrassing as I was sitting right next to him.
#Person1#: what a shame! Didn't he realized that?
#Person2#: I have no idea. He seemed to enjoy the dinner very much.
#Person1#: maybe he should really something about eating etiquette.
#Person2#: oh, he really should. | #Person1# invites Betty to come out for dinner tonight. But Betty doesn't want to have dinner with Jack because he has bad eating manners. | Summarize the 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 were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?
#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.
#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?
#Person2#: Yes, especially with so many of our executives going back and forth from here to Japan. The only problem is, they may have trouble when they go to open up business here.
#Person1#: Why would you say that?
#Person2#: They aren't too familiar with doing business outside of Japan. There are a lot of cultural differences to account for.
#Person1#: I'll say! Sometimes they just do things really differently. But one thing I can say, they are really hospitable.
#Person2#: Have you ever been to Japan?
#Person1#: Sure! I just got back yesterday. I'm still suffering from jet lag. | #Person2# describes to #Person1# how things are going in the Tokyo branch and thinks the positive trend will continue over the next few months even though there are cultural differences. | Summarize the 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 about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.
#Person1#: And when did you come to Los Angeles?
#Person2#: In 1978. I went to college here.
#Person1#: Oh. What was your major?
#Person2#: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.
#Person1#: That's interesting. So why did you become a hairdresser?
#Person2#: Because I needed the money. And because I was good at it. Look! What do you think? | #Person1# asks about Chuck's personal experiences and why he became a hairdresser. | Summarize the 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 take long vacations at New Year?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. We love travelling abroad around New Year. We saw the Pyramids last year.
#Person1#: So where are you going for your vacation this year?
#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. My son wants to go to Spain and my daughter wants to go to France, but my wife and I want to go to China.
#Person1#: So why do you want to go to China?
#Person2#: We want to see pandas in Sichuan. So do you like traveling abroad?
#Person1#: Me? Well, it cost too much to take a trip abroad. I can't really afford such a trip.
#Person2#: Well, you've just worked for a few months after all.
#Person1#: Yes. So how long have you worked here?
#Person2#: For over 10 years. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to spend the long vacations at New Year. #Person1# plans to go abroad but #Person2# cannot afford 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 are you doing, Jane?
#Person2#: I am planning a party.
#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universities to the party. These people are very important to the development of the company.
#Person1#: Have you finished all the planning?
#Person2#: Finished? You must be joking. I have just started. I still need to get a lot more information and I'll have to write many invitation letters.
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Would you? That would be very nice. Let me tell you what to do first. | Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. #Person1# will help her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm really sorry Madam, I missed your lecture because I was ill yesterday.
#Person2#: I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but you didn't call me when someone doesn't turn up and doesn't call it makes someone else wait.
#Person1#: You're right, I apologize. I didn't feel well and I guess I just wasn't thinking of calling you at the time.
#Person2#: OK apology accepted. Now, I suppose you need to set up another appointment.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. But I'm really worried about my project. Can you see me now if I wait?
#Person2#: No, but I can see you at 3:00 o'clock this afternoon or during my office hours on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
#Person1#: Great. Your office hours are best at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday. OK?
#Person2#: OK, be there in time by then.
#Person1#: I promise I will not him. | #Person1# apologizes for missing the appointment with #Person2# because #Person1# was ill yesterday. #Person1# and #Person2# set up another appointment and will talk about the project. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any questions for me?
#Person2#: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.
#Person1#: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches.
#Person2#: Great. And in the job description, can you tell me something about your working hours?
#Person1#: Sure, because we open our book shops in the evenings as well as during the day, we ask staff when they prefer to work. Look at this time table, it says here we have a member whose name is Julia. She works 3 hours in the morning and then 2 hours in the evening. | #Person2# has applied for the post of the sales assistant. #Person1# answers #Person2#'s questions about promotion and working hours. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello room service, This is Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. What would you like?
#Person1#: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter.
#Person2#: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk?
#Person1#: No, thank you. Just some lemon tea for my husband and some hot milk for my children.
#Person2#: Ok, and what time do you want it brought to your room?
#Person1#: About 8:00 AM. Oh, wait! Please bring it half an hour earlier. We may leave early to go sightseeing in the city.
#Person2#: OK. | Alice Brown calls the room service to ask for some drinks for her family. #Person2# answers and takes her order of two juices, tea, and milk, agreeing to bring the drinks by 7:30 AM. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Jennie!
#Person2#: Yeah?
#Person1#: I was thinking I'd really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room.
#Person2#: Oh ya, how?
#Person1#: Move the TV to the corner, where it is now in the middle of the room. It looks like it's the most important thing in our lives.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right, and if we move the chairs closer together, people can talk.
#Person1#: Exactly. | #Person1# wants to rearrange the furniture in the living room for convenience and Jennie agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Henry. Did you watch the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards on TV?
#Person2#: No, I had to work overtime that night. Did you watch them?
#Person1#: Not on TV. I was at the ceremony, so I got to see the performances in person.
#Person2#: That's amazing! How many awards were there?
#Person1#: 83 in all. One more than in two thousand fourteen and the show featured some unexpected performances.
#Person2#: Oh, right! The Grammys usually have great performances. Were they good this year?
#Person1#: Oh, they were amazing, all 23 of them. The Grammys are really an award ceremony, but the performances definitely take center stage. This year, the legendary rock band star from The Beatles, Paul McCartney, performed together with Rihanna and Kanye West!
#Person2#: I heard that Lady Gaga made an appearance, too. Who did she perform with?
#Person1#: With Tony Bennett. You really shouldn't have missed the show.
#Person2#: I'll watch it online tonight. | #Person1# describes to Henry the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards. Henry did not watch it because he had to work overtime that night and will watch it online tonight. | Summarize the 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 shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment?
#Person2#: You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company.
#Person1#: Shall we leave it to the brokers?
#Person2#: Yes. They usually do it.
#Person1#: Do they charge for that?
#Person2#: Of course. In Europe, they charge a commission of 1 % of the amount of the claim for their service.
#Person1#: Is it the same in America?
#Person2#: They do the work without charge to the importer.
#Person1#: It's part of their service, isn't it?
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: Is it enough to claim with an on board bill of lading?
#Person2#: No, you must also obtain a statement from the shipping agent certifying that the goods were actually loaded on their vessel for shipment.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, how do we prove the ownership of our goods?
#Person2#: You must provide full original set of ocean bills of lading original insurance policy or certificate and the original commercia invoice.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# in detail about how to lodge a claim when a shortage is found and how to prove the ownership of the goods. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here's some flowers, love. Happy Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: Those are beautiful. They smell lovely. Thank you.
#Person1#: This is let you know that I still you after all this years. I knew there are some up and down when I married you, but through at all, you've always been may my Valentine.
#Person2#: Oh, sweet. You've always been my love too.
#Person1#: I don't think I say this enough, but I want to thank you for your kind listen patience, you have always been there for me.
#Person2#: I'll do everything for you, love. You know that, maybe you didn't realize, but you made everyday a enjoys moment and happy occasion.
#Person1#: I am so glad we met one another. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some flowers on Valentine's Day. They express their love for each other after all these 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#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes don't seems to see focus properly.
#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?
#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems.Now I can ' t even make out something ten meters away.
#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your eyes. First cover your left eye like this, and when I point, please read the chart from the top, and go as far as you can, telling me which way the ' E ' points.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: Good.Now the other eye.
#Person1#: Well, this one is worse.
#Person2#: Never mind, just read as far as you can.
#Person1#: I can only read the first three lines. | #Person1# has been getting headaches and eye problems. #Person2# tests #Person1#'seyesight. #Person1# can only read the first three lines. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ant Shirley, it has been years since we last met. How were you doing in the passing years?
#Person2#: Pretty well. What about you?
#Person1#: Fine. Where are the other guys?
#Person2#: It's a bit disappointing that they are all out for a movie.
#Person1#: Bad timing. I want to see them so much. How are they?
#Person2#: Not bad. I heard you are going to graduate this coming summer, right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's why I'm here. I'm thinking about buying a second-hand apartment.
#Person2#: Did you go to a real estate agent?
#Person1#: No, that will be too expensive.
#Person2#: That's true. By the way, what kind of apartment are you looking for?
#Person1#: My first job's salary will be a bit low. So the cheaper the better. Just one I can afford.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll try my best to find a satisfying one for you.
#Person1#: I'll appreciate it so much. | #Person1# comes to visit Aunt Shirley for help with buying a cheap second-hand apartment as #Person1#'s going to graduate this summer and #Person1# 's salary is low. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, what seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: It's nothing serious. But I always have a headache, and I haven't slept properly for several weeks. I've also lost appetite and my eyes are burning.
#Person1#: Mm, you do look rather pale. Let me take your temperature. Would you put the thermometer under your arm, please? Now, let me listen to your pulse. Mm, do you feel weak?
#Person2#: Yes, I never seem to have any energy.
#Person1#: I'll give you a blood test. Would you roll up your sleeve? Just as I thought. You're anemic. You'd better pay more attention to your diet. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and food high in protein. And don't stay up late working. Try to get more rest.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# describes #Person2#'s symptoms to #Person1#. #Person1# gives #Person2# some tests and diagnoses #Person2# as anemic. #Person1# provides some advice 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#: Good morning. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: Good morning, doctor. I have a terrible headache.
#Person1#: All right, young man. Tell me how it got started.
#Person2#: Yesterday I had a runny nose. Now my nose is stuffed up. I have a sore throat. And I am afraid that I have got a temperature. I feel terrible.
#Person1#: Don't worry, young man. Let me give you an examination. First let me take a look at your throat. Open your mouth and say'ah '.
#Person2#: Ah.
#Person1#: Your throat is inflamed. And your tongue is heavily coated. You have all the symptoms of influenza.
#Person2#: What am I supposed to do then?
#Person1#: A good rest is all you need, and drink more water. I'll write you a prescription.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# an examination, diagnoses #Person2#' as having influenza, therefore offers some advice as well as a prescription. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you washed any clothes yet?
#Person2#: No, I've only washed my whites.
#Person1#: When you wash your dark clothes, can you put some of mine in?
#Person2#: Sure. Is there any extra care that I should take with your clothes?
#Person1#: Just make sure you keep it on the gentle cycle.
#Person2#: How many clothes of yours do you want me to wash?
#Person1#: There isn't a lot, why, do you have a large load to wash?
#Person2#: It's really only a small load.
#Person1#: Do you mind washing my clothes?
#Person2#: Not at all. It's no problem.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: It's no trouble at all. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help wash some clothes when #Person2# washes #Person2#'s dark clothes. #Person2# agrees and asks for some further details . | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: so, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?
#Person2#: yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.
#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too.
#Person2#: yes. You know I've been cooking more kind of food recently and I needed some extra space for spices and ingredients.
#Person1#: Did you buy new cupboards too?
#Person2#: no, I didn't. I gave them a really good clean, so they just look new. The worktop was in poor condition, so I had a new one added.
#Person1#: I see that you have bought several new pots and pans and utensils.
#Person2#: yes, I have. I need them to help me with these new dished I'm trying to make. I need a little more practice before I invite guests over. | #Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s kitchen. #Person1# asks about the new large refrigerator, new shelves, seemingly new cupboard,new pots and pans and utensils. #Person1# answers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How much for the bus ride?
#Person2#: It's $ 1. 25 for this bus.
#Person1#: How long have you been a bus driver?
#Person2#: I started driving the bus a few months ago.
#Person1#: Is it fun driving the bus?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I don't think I ever wanted to be a bus driver.
#Person2#: I never did either, but it pays the bills.
#Person1#: I enjoyed talking to you.
#Person2#: I liked talking to you too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the fee for the bus ride and says #Person2# doesn't find driving a bus fun. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am so bored all day.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Jack borrowed a large sum of money from me and didn't pay me back.
#Person2#: Don't make a mountain out of molehill. I am sure he will do that on his payday. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bored all day because Jack didn't pay back the money.#Person2# is sure Jack will pay it back to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to talk to you about my grades.
#Person2#: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?
#Person1#: I am worried that I messed up on a test.
#Person2#: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?
#Person1#: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!
#Person2#: Well, your scores show that you could do a little better. What do you think you could improve on?
#Person1#: I think that I could study a little harder for tests.
#Person2#: Fine! Please remember that regular attendance is the most important way to begin.
#Person1#: Yes, I know.
#Person2#: I'm sure you'll do fine. | #Person1# wants to discuss #Person1#'s grades with #Person2#.#Person2# thinks #Person1# can do a little better and reminds #Person1# to begin with regular attendance. | Summarize the 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, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.
#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up?
#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.
#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up?
#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten your eyes.
#Person1#: What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me?
#Person2#: I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls.
#Person1#: How do you protect yourself from chapped lips?
#Person2#: I suggest you use lipstick, which also accentuates your lips.
#Person1#: How did you grow such long nails?
#Person2#: You have to pay attention to trimming them from time to time. | #Person1# compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. | Summarize the 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 Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?
#Person2#: It was wonderful, but I was so tired.
#Person1#: Did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
#Person2#: Yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitorsfrom all over the world taking photos there.
#Person1#: What else did you see?
#Person2#: Art galleries, cathedrals, statues, fountains, palaces, bistros, there's really too much to say.
#Person1#: You must have had a great time.
#Person2#: Yes, at the beginning we were all excited and had lots of fun. However, on the third day of travelling in the city, I felt sick, I think I had something bad to eat but it passed by the evening.
#Person1#: Yes. you need to be careful with what you eat when you're abroad. sometimes new food might disagree with you.
#Person2#: On the fourth day, we went to taste the French cuisine. That was really fantastic. And no stomach problems.
#Person1#: That is great. Everyone says French food is wonderful.
#Person2#: You'll have to try for yourself some day. | Lucas tells #Person2# about his trip to Paris. He visited the Eiffel Tower and many other places. He felt sick on the third day and tasted French cuisine on the fourth day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?
#Person2#: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!
#Person1#: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.
#Person2#: Steven, I. . .
#Person1#: I haven't been completely honest with you Veronica, I'm sorry. I'm not a fireman. I'm not even from the United States. I'm a spy for the Indian government.
#Person2#: What? Why didn't you tell me before? What are you doing here?
#Person1#: When I was a young boy, I used to play cricket my father back in my hometown of Hyderabad. It was a peaceful town, and my father was a renowned chemist. One day, he was approached by members of the CIA, claiming that my father had made the discovery of the millennium in his small lab back at the university where he taught bio-chemistry. I never saw him again. I vowed to discover the whereabouts of my father and consequently joined the Indian Intelligence Bureau.
#Person2#: What does that have to do with those men shooting at us? Most importantly, why did you lie to me!
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I wasn't supposed to meet you. I wasn't supposed to fall in love with you, but you have to believe me when I tell you that what I feel for you is real.
#Person2#: I can't believe this! Why are all these things happening to me! I can't take it anymore! Let me out of the car!
#Person1#: Veronica, wait! | Steven and Veronica were being shooted by some men. Steven confesses to Veronica that he's a spy for the Indian government and tells her how he became a spy.He claims his love for her is unexpected but real. Veronica wants to leave the car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't believe it!
#Person2#: What's wrong? That was a great goal.
#Person1#: Yes, but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars!
#Person2#: Looks like you're going to lose out on this game then.
#Person1#: I can't believe it! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure.
#Person2#: What were the odds?
#Person1#: 20 to 1, in favour of the Cougars!
#Person2#: Too bad. | The Cougars lost the game but #Person1# bet $200 on it at long odds. #Person2# thinks it's too bad. | Summarize the 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 take reservations?
#Person2#: Of course. Reservations aren't necessary, but we recommend them as our restaurant can get quite busy.
#Person1#: I need a table for two for tonight.
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: We'd like to be seated at 8p m.
#Person2#: Smoking or non?
#Person1#: Non-smoking.
#Person2#: What name is the reservation under?
#Person1#: My name is Paul.
#Person2#: Ok. Please arrive at seven forty-five. We can only hold the table until 8, 15. | Paul books a table for two at 8 pm tonight with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We're trying to get donations.
#Person2#: What are you getting donations for?
#Person1#: We're getting donations for the campaigns.
#Person2#: How much money are you looking to make?
#Person1#: As much as we can.
#Person2#: Are you doing different fundraisers?
#Person1#: We're just going door to door.
#Person2#: You should do something else.
#Person1#: Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Try a car wash and selling candy.
#Person1#: That is a good idea.
#Person2#: You'll make more money that way. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're trying to get donations by going door to door. #Person2# thinks it's not enough and suggests trying a car wash and selling candy. | Summarize the 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, are you busy?
#Person2#: Hi, I was just coming to see you. But since you made the trek to my office, you get to go first.
#Person1#: Okay, I'm putting together a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure, and I seem to have run into a stone wall. Can you help me out?
#Person2#: Well, I can try, what do you need?
#Person1#: You were there when the problem started. I was hoping you could fill me in on the details.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. But I need something from you.
#Person1#: Name it.
#Person2#: I'm supposed to have this package ready for mailing out tomorrow morning and I'm miles away from being ready. Can you edit this product study I wrote while I do these?
#Person1#: All right, I can do that, and as soon as we finish this, we can both work on my problem.
#Person2#: That works for me.
#Person1#: Give me the study. I'll start as soon as I get back to my office.
#Person2#: Here's a print out of the study, and this is a disc with the full report on it. The file name is product study, this is and extra copy so you can do whatever you want with it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure while #Person2# requests #Person1# to edit the product study. They agree to help each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're right. Watching movies at home is way cheaper than going to the theater, too. I like downloading movies too because it's easy and fast.
#Person2#: I agree. And it's very convenient.
#Person1#: Have you ever heard of a movie rental company called Netflix? They send the movies directly to your house in the mail.
#Person2#: Really? That's great! I'm going to try that next time.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I wish they delivered video games too. Then I would never leave my house! | #Person1# and #Person2# like watching movies at home because it's cheaper, easy, and fast. #Person1# recommends Netflix 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#: Yes, please. Can I exchange money here?
#Person1#: Here we can exchange HAD, USD and Euros. Which do you require?
#Person2#: To be honest, I really wanted to exchange my GBP, but I suppose USD will be fine. I have some and I just need a little local currency for expenses. Could you tell me what the rate is like today?
#Person1#: At the moment it's 830. 43 RMB for 100 USD, which is a pretty good rate.
#Person2#: OK, that sounds fine. I think 200 USD worth of RMB should be plenty, thanks. | #Person2# wanted to exchange some GBP for local expenses. #Person1# tells #Person2# what currencies they do. #Person2# gets 200 USD worth of RMB. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you ever been to Japan? I'm going in the fall.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been there twice.
#Person1#: Really? Tell me about it. What's it like?
#Person2#: Oh, it's fantastic.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: On my first trip I went to Tokyo, and on my second trip I visited Kyoto.
#Person1#: What did you think of Tokyo?
#Person2#: Very big and exciting, but very crowded, too.
#Person1#: Yeah. I've seen pictures of the crowds!
#Person2#: And the restaurant are excellent. . . but they're kind of expensive.
#Person1#: And how about Kyoto?
#Person2#: Kyoto is lovely. It's full of beautiful old temples and gardens. It's a very historic city.
#Person1#: How was the weather?
#Person2#: I was in Tokyo in August, and it was really hot and humid. I went to Kyoto in October. It was hot and sunny, but there was no humidity.
#Person1#: Sounds perfect. I can't wait! | #Person1#'s going to Japan in the fall. #Person2# describes #Person2#'s two trips toTokyo and Kyoto. #Person1#'s excited to go. | Summarize the 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 voted, right?
#Person2#: You know I did.
#Person1#: Who did you vote for?
#Person2#: I voted for Obama, of course!
#Person1#: Can you believe that he actually won?
#Person2#: I knew he would win.
#Person1#: I didn't think he would.
#Person2#: He was the top candidate.
#Person1#: I figured people wouldn't vote for him because he's African American.
#Person2#: That just goes to show that America is finally turning over a new leaf.
#Person1#: You're absolutely right.
#Person2#: I'm excited that Barack Obama is our President. | #Person2# voted for Obama. #Person2# knew Obama would win as he was the top candidate while #Person1# thought the contratry because he's African American. | Summarize the 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, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: But I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot people are going in and out.
#Person2#: Has anybody spoken to him about it?
#Person1#: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.
#Person2#: We really can't ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?
#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you.
#Person2#: How about recommending him to use the storage room down the hall?
#Person1#: Oh, that would be too small.
#Person2#: With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.
#Person1#: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. Let's go have a look.
#Person2#: Let's rock n'roll. | Both John and Leo feel that the office is noisy since Jack constantly has students coming in to ask for help. They decide to recommend Jack to use the storage room down the hall. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter, bill, please.
#Person2#: Yes, I'll be with you in a minute. Here's your bill, sir. It's 480 yuan altogether.
#Person1#: What's this for?
#Person2#: That's for the wine.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Would you like to put it on your hotel bill?
#Person1#: Yes. please.
#Person2#: Your name and room number, please?
#Person1#: Bill Black, Room 1201.
#Person2#: May I have a look at your room card, Mr. Black?
#Person1#: Sure. Here it is. | Bill Black asks to add the wine bill onto the hotel bill. The waiter asks for his name, room number and a look on his room card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, is that Miss Smith?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Gao. How are you?
#Person1#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
#Person2#: Fine. Listen. Are you free on Wednesday night? I'd like to invite you to dinner.
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, but I've already made arrangements for Wednesday.
#Person2#: That's a pity. How about Thursday?
#Person1#: That would be fine.
#Person2#: Great. What time would you like to meet?
#Person1#: Whenever is suitable for you. I have no plans for that day.
#Person2#: OK, let's say 6 o'clock at night.
#Person1#: And where would you like to meet?
#Person2#: I can pick you up at the gate of your company. Also, what type of food do you like?
#Person1#: I'm not very familiar with Chinese cuisine. What can you recommend?
#Person2#: Well, have you heard of Peking Duck? it's a local specialty.
#Person1#: Of course! Peking Duck is world-famous. I would love to try it.
#Person2#: OK, let's have that then.
#Person1#: All right. Well, I'll see you later.
#Person2#: See you later, goodbye. | Mr.Gao invites Miss Smith to dinner on the phone. They will meet at 6 o'clock on Thursday night at the gate of Miss Smith's company. Mr.Gao recommends Peking Duck and Miss Smith gladly agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: how was school today, Dominic?
#Person2#: I hate school!
#Person1#: why? What happened?
#Person2#: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today!
#Person1#: it's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?
#Person2#: yes, but it's so humiliating! I don't want my friends to know I failed!
#Person1#: why didn't you do a good job?
#Person2#: I don't know. I sat down in my seat, looked at my paper, and then my mind just went totally blank.
#Person1#: do you think you studied enough for the exam?
#Person2#: no. . .
#Person1#: what did you do last night?
#Person2#: I watched TV.
#Person1#: did you study at all last night for your exam?
#Person2#: no, not really.
#Person1#: I am sure if you had studied, you would have done well. When can you re-take your exam?
#Person2#: tomorrow.
#Person1#: alright. Get out your books and I'll help you prepare. | Dominic failed an exam and he thinks it's humiliating to re-take the exam tomorrow, but he didn't study for it last night. #Person1#'ll help him prepare. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.
#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
#Person2#: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it's hard.
#Person1#: But, how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.
#Person2#: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?
#Person1#: Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.
#Person2#: You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I'd talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. | #Person1#'s having trouble learning English. #Person2# suggests reading newspapers, talking to Americans, and asking for #Person1#'s English teacher for help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?
#Person2#: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.
#Person1#: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?
#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the food company?
#Person1#: No, I changed jobs three months ago. I'm with the National Bank now. How about you?
#Person2#: I'm still teaching at the university, but I moved from the German Department to the Spanish Department. Well,how is your family? Are the children all in school now?
#Person1#: No, Billy is still at home. Tom is in the third grade and Jane's in the second.
#Person2#: Our two children haven't started school yet, either. But they will go in the fall. | Mary Smith meets John Brown unexpectedly. They haven't met since the Christmas party. They talk about their job and family. | Summarize the 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?
#Person2#: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died.
#Person1#: Well, can you start it?
#Person2#: No...No, it won't start now.
#Person1#: Could we be out of gas?
#Person2#: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas.
#Person1#: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on 'empty'.
#Person2#: I was sure the tank was half full!
#Person1#: Obviously, it wasn't. Well, too bad.
#Person2#: What time is it now?
#Person1#: It's five to eight. I am afraid we can't get to the airport on time. He's probably looking for us right now.
#Person2#: Let's stand by the side of the road for a few minutes. Maybe somebody will stop and pick us up. | The engine died on the way to the airport. #Person1# finds out they're out of gas. #Person2# suggests waiting for somebody to pick them 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#: Do you like shopping at flea markets?
#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.
#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
#Person2#: That's not very easy to say.
#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puces, which means 'The Fleas'.
#Person2#: Can you find many bargains there?
#Person1#: Well, it really depends. Because you are a tourist, it might be harder for you to get really good prices. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the famous antiques market in Paris known as Les Puces. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
#Person2#: You do?
#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am going over to WebTracker, too.
#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never wanted to give me what I was worth, so I figured, what the heck.
#Person2#: No kidding! I can't believe this. You devil!
#Person1#: It's kind of cool, isn't it? I'm sort of like a secret agent. | #Person1# is happy that #Person2#'s also going over to Web Tracker. #Person1# is actually working there already. #Person2#'s surprised and excited. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Maybe we all will be all things to all men.
#Person2#: How terrible!
#Person1#: But for the life, we'll be changed by this society.
#Person2#: I really don't want to go into the world, I feel afraid of it.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. We have reached the age to take the responsibility by ourselves.
#Person2#: I know. | #Person2# feels afraid to go into the world. #Person1# thinks they have reached the age to take responsibility. | Summarize the 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 boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up? ?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things.
#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok?
#Person1#: Well, I will try. | Lucy's down because she failed to meet a deadline.She feels overwhelmed by the daily work. #Person2# tells her not to push herself so hard. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
#Person2#: Really? What kind of prizes?
#Person1#: Well, I heard that last year Vivian from accounting won a new car!
#Person2#: A new car! You're kidding!
#Person1#: No, really! And she told me the secret to winning, wear red underwear!
#Person2#: Wear red underwear? ! Does that really work? Are you going to try it?
#Person1#: Of course! I'm not only going to wear red underwear, but I'm going to wear red socks and a red shirt, too!
#Person2#: Gee, I don't think I own any red underwear, but I can buy some! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about their company's wei-ya, the prizes of which might include a new car. #Person1# says wearing red underwear may help win the prizes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?
#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.
#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl
#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that?
#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrnagement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their heirarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the heirarchy. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. | Summarize the 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 plan to emigrate to Canada.
#Person2#: Have you found a suitable job?
#Person1#: No. But it is said the welfare in Canada is very good.
#Person2#: But as to me finding a good job is the most important thing.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right, so I will try my best to find a suitable job. | #Person1# plans to emigrate to Canada. #Person2# suggests finding a good job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities.
#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive.
#Person1#: don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress.
#Person2#: really? I thought you hated shopping?
#Person1#: I do, that's why you should appreciate this gift!
#Person2#: sure. That's really nice of you. Let's go in and try some things on.
#Person1#: how about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.
#Person2#: that's gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?
#Person1#: here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it's on special offer today.
#Person2#: I think this color isn't quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?
#Person1#: let me look. Let's see ... they've got one in blue, green, pink, black... and white. Here you are.
#Person2#: this is perfect! What do you think?
#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!
#Person2#: I'm so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey! | #Person1# takes #Person2# to an expensive store to buy her a new dress as a birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress in size 8 which is on a special offer . #Person2# feels grateful to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you speak Chinese? I like Chinese very much.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I came here to study political science, but my English needs improving. I make too many grammatical mistakes.
#Person1#: I want to study Mandarin and international relations. Maybe we could do a language exchange.
#Person2#: You mean, you and I?
#Person1#: Yes, why not? I mean, if you often come to this cafe too, we could meet here and practice Chinese and English.
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. How often would you like to do it?
#Person1#: Let me see. I think I could spend 2 hours a week in language exchange.
#Person2#: How would we spend the 2 hours?
#Person1#: First, we could spend an hour working on your English.
#Person2#: And then the next hour, I would help you with your Chinese.
#Person1#: Right. But when is it convenient to meet?
#Person2#: I am free from now until 11:30 every Monday morning. And you?
#Person1#: I'm free then. It's a deal. | #Person1# wants to learn Chinese and #Person2# wants to improve English. They decide to do a language exchange for 2 hours per week. They will meet every Monday morning in the cafe. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Hi, I bought this DVD player here last Saturday, but it's not working properly.
#Person1#: What's the matter with it?
#Person2#: Well, several things. First of all, the remote doesn't work.
#Person1#: Did you put batteries in it?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. But it still didn't work. I couldn't change any of the functions on the display. It also doesn't fast forward when I'm playing a DVD.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sure that it's just a problem with this one player. I've never seen this with any of the models made by this brand. Do you want any of exchange it or return it?
#Person2#: I'd like to return it.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have the receipt?
#Person2#: Yes, here it is. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that DVD player #Person2# bought here last Saturday isn't working properly. #Person2# wants to return 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 are you looking at, Jim?
#Person2#: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population.
#Person1#: Homeless population?
#Person2#: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populations.
#Person1#: Wow. That's amazing. I never realized that there were so many homeless people in Germany and France.
#Person2#: You know what? Our own country, the USA, ranks number one among these countries.
#Person1#: Certainly not. India tops the list with three million homeless people.
#Person2#: Well, it depends on how you look at it. Although we have a million fewer homeless people than India. We have the highest percentage of homeless people. | Jim shows #Person1# the statistics of 5 countries with large homeless populations. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable that there were many homeless people in Germany and France. India tops the list but America has the highest percentage of homeless 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#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. The report says that it will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: Would you put plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket? And don't forget the paper plates, and napkins.
#Person1#: Oh, Nancy called a while ago, she told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic.
#Person2#: I'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be cloudy in the afternoon. They talk about preparing food, drinks, and tableware. #Person2#'ll call Nancy to bring wine. | Summarize the 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 kind of movies do you like Amber?
#Person2#: For me I like to watch romantic comedies the most. You know girls always dreaming to be a princess and living with her Prince Charming happily ever after. And what about you Mike? What sort of movies do you like?
#Person1#: Well, I always like detective movies.
#Person2#: Yeah, for me the fun of detective movies is that you can try to compete with the detective to see who will be faster to figure out who committed a serious crime, usually murder.
#Person1#: Definitely, and there's also a certain type of movies I can never resist. Guess what it is? How low I'm a robot sent from the future to prevent war and destruction.
#Person2#: Science fiction. I love them too. But sometimes it's scary.
#Person1#: Haha. No need to be scared if you're watching one with me. How about we catch a science fiction movie today. Say Star Wars?
#Person2#: Great. | Amber likes watching romantic comedies and Mike likes detective movies. They both like science fiction but Amber feels scared sometimes. Mike suggests watching Star Wars today. Amber agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jane. Look at all the birds on the lake.
#Person2#: Wow, there are a lot of birds. They're far more active than those at the zoo.
#Person1#: They're pretty, but be careful of them. My friend was bitten by a big bird once. And it really hurt.
#Person2#: What? How could that happen?
#Person1#: He was feeding some larger birds in a park, and one of them got angry and bit him. He should have stayed around the ducks.
#Person2#: Why is that? Is it because ducks eat less?
#Person1#: No, ducks are just nicer, and they don't attack you if you stop feeding them. | Jane and #Person1# are watching birds on the lake. #Person1# tells Jane about #Person1#'s friend's experience of being bitten by a big bird. | Summarize the 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, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I am reading a tourism Journal.
#Person1#: I like New York very much. Is there anymore information?
#Person2#: No. But remember the Valentine's Day is coming nearer.
#Person1#: Could you recommend me some interesting places?
#Person2#: How about Las Vegas? There are fireworks, sound and light shows.
#Person1#: I don't like such noisy city.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right.
#Person1#: Have you finished reading the magazine?
#Person2#: Here you are. Maybe you can find what you need in it. | There's no new information about New York in the tourism journal. #Person2# recommends #Person1# Las Vegas but #Person1# doesn't like noisy cities. #Person2# says #Person1# might find something in the magazine. | Summarize the 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 shall we park our car?
#Person2#: Oh, park near the sports stadium. There are always a spaces around there.
#Person1#: And I want to go to the camera shop, so the sports stadium isn't very convenient for me. Is it possible to park along the street?
#Person2#: No way, we'll get a ticket. I'll drive through the camera shop and you can get off. I'll walk back to the camera shop after I've parked the car.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll see you there. Then we can go to the market together. | #Person1# wants to park along the street. #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll get a ticket. #Person2#'ll drive through the camera shop and let #Person1# get off. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Karen! You are not really reading that, are you? You haven't turned the page in the last 10 minutes.
#Person2#: No Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, but I keep drifting away.
#Person1#: So it doesn't really hold your interest?
#Person2#: No, not really. To be honest, I have to read it for a seminar. I'm at the university. I don't like the course at all. You see, I wanted to do philosophy rather than English. But my parents didn't let me.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. | Jim catches Karen distracted when reading a book. Karen explains that she doesn't enjoy the course because her parents let her do English instead of philosophy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?
#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.
#Person1#: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though.
#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You looked tanned too! Did you go somewhere?
#Person1#: My friends and I just got back from Bali.
#Person2#: Wow! Bali has some of the best beaches in the world, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, we were lucky. My friends father owns a resort on one of the islands. So we were able to stay for free.
#Person2#: Did you go diving while you were there?
#Person1#: I took a few diving classes before. But I didn't really like it. So I played table tennis instead.
#Person2#: Did you take any pictures in the ocean?
#Person1#: I've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish. I'll show them to you next time I see you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s fantastic honeymoon in Florida even though they spent hours queuing. #Person1# shares #Person1#'s trip to Bali. #Person1# played table tennis and took many pictures. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition?
#Person2#: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming.
#Person2#: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning?
#Person1#: No, it's all arranged. I'm meeting them at 10:30, so I won't be available at all that day.
#Person2#: Well, let's have the meeting earlier in June then. The trade exhibition finishes on the third, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but we need John's sales report for the meeting. How is it going?
#Person2#: I'm afraid John hasn't started yet. The figures won't be in place till next week.
#Person1#: Will it be ready early in June?
#Person2#: Well, not really. He told me that he will finish them by June tenth.
#Person1#: So we're looking at the week starting the seventeenth. How about 2 o'clock on that day?
#Person2#: I think that's OK. Let's meet here again then. | Rebecca and Alex try to fix the time for the next meeting. They need John's sales report which won't be finished until June tenth. They finally decide to meet at 2 o'clock on June 17th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're looking rather pale, why?
#Person2#: I couldn't sleep well recently.
#Person1#: You'd get plenty of sleep for you work so hard.
#Person2#: I always drink too much wine in the evening.
#Person1#: You shan't drink more wine in the evening.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right.
#Person1#: And you'd take some exercise every day.
#Person2#: Many thanks for your advice. | #Person2# couldn't sleep well. #Person1# suggests #Person2# drink less and take exercise. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?
#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fluently.
#Person1#: What other foreign language do you speak?
#Person2#: I did self-study of Japanese in college, and I can carry on some simple conversations in Japanese. | #Person1# asks #Person2# #Person2#'s proficiency in English. #Person2# is good at it and knows some Japanese. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hey Tina. What are you doing?
#Person1#: I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?
#Person2#: I just watched a movie and I'm scared.
#Person1#: What did you watch?
#Person2#: I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary.
#Person1#: I remember that. It was a great movie. But it was definitely scary.
#Person2#: If you're not busy, do you want to come over? I'm afraid to be alone.
#Person1#: Sure. I can come over. What should we do?
#Person2#: How about if we watch a comedy. I need something to get my mind off the frightening images I have from the Sixth Sense.
#Person1#: Ok. I'll get ready and leave. I'll see you in about 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Hurry, ok. It's dark out.
#Person1#: Don't worry, nothings going to happen. I'll be there real soon.
#Person2#: Ok. See you soon. | #Person2# watches the Sixth Sense and is scared. So #Person2# calls Tina to come over and watch a comedy together, and Tina will arrive soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is the house I want to rent.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the advantages of it?
#Person1#: No problem. First, it's comfortable and cozy. Second, it has a lovely view of the city. Third, it has all kinds of electric appliances that we need, such as refrigerator, electric stove, heating apparatus, washing machine and dishwasher. Forth is the most important, the electricity is free of charge. Finally, it's located in the center of the city and the transportation is convenient.
#Person2#: There is something in what you said, but what is the rent?
#Person1#: 200 dollars per week.
#Person2#: In my opinion, the rent is far more expensive than that in other areas.
#Person1#: It certainly is. But to tell you the truth, the room is so large that I can share it with someone else, and that will decrease the total amount of the rent.
#Person2#: Your intention is good, but I still can't agree with you. If no one would like to share it with you, you have to pay it all by yourself.
#Person1#: Don't you think I can save some bus fares since it's easy to go anywhere from here and it's near the place where I work?
#Person2#: I agree with you in this way. But how often do you go to work or shopping per week?
#Person1#: Twice a week for work and once for shopping.
#Person2#: In my opinion, you have to go to the university every day, and the fare would cost you most of your living expenses if you live here far away from the university.
#Person1#: That's true. Ok, I will think about it. | #Person2# lists the advantages of the house #Person1# wants to rent, but #Person1# thinks the rent is expensive. #Person2# suggests sharing it to decrease the total amount of the rent, but #Person1# disagrees. #Person2# tells #Person1# it helps to save money on fares, and #Person1#'ll think about 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#: How is the project going?
#Person2#: Well, frankly speaking, I am running a little behind. It's 40 % done.
#Person1#: Do you have any problem during the process? You should speed things up.
#Person2#: I have little chance to communicate with colleagues when I have problems. They are always too busy to help a green hand like me.
#Person1#: Have you ever helped others when they are in trouble? Most will give a hand to someone who has helped him.
#Person2#: I did. But I am so depressed because there is nobody that will help me.
#Person1#: And you should have good co-operation with other colleagues, you know a scientific schedule brings efficiency to the work.
#Person2#: I see your point, but I seem to be on bad terms with them.
#Person1#: Cheer up and pay more attention to your colleagues and the things will be much better. I am speaking from my experience.
#Person2#: Thank you so much.
#Person1#: And you should read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. I can learn many useful things from books.
#Person1#: We're approaching the critical point for success or failure of this project. you'd better speed up and catch up with books.
#Person2#: Well, I will do it better.
#Person1#: If you have any problem in your work, let me know.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. I promise I will work harder. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the progress of the project, but #Person2# says no one is willing to help. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should have good co-operation with other colleagues and read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, could you please come in for a short while?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Mary, I'd like you to meet Richard, Our new executive in the marketing.
#Person3#: Nice to meet you, Mary.
#Person2#: Welcome to our department. I hope you'll like it here.
#Person1#: By the way, Richard will assist me in the planning work. I hope you can work well together.
#Person2#: Sure, if you've got any problem you can ask me.
#Person3#: Thank you. It's very kind of you.
#Person1#: Richard, Mary is a very helpful and experienced secretary indeed, and I'm sure you will find out.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. I'll try my best to assist Richard in his work. | #Person1# is introducing Richard, the new executive, to Mary. #Person1# tells Richard Mary is an experienced secretary and can assist him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here! Here! Use my card!
#Person2#: No, you don't! I should treat my new brother-in-law!
#Person1#: Not on your life! I'm the best man, so I pay!
#Person2#: OK, OK. On one condition.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: You come back here with me tomorrow, and it's my treat!
#Person1#: You've got it! But are we coming back for the music, or for the fruit? | #Person1# and #Person2# are arguing on who treats this 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#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.
#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?
#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.
#Person1#: How did you get involved in something like that?
#Person2#: Well, the minister at my church told us about it, and it seemed interesting. I thought I'd try it once, and if I didn't like it I'd stop.
#Person1#: So what do you do there?
#Person2#: It's simple. All we do is prepare some food, usually sandwiches and some fruit, and give it out to them at the soup kitchen.
#Person1#: Yeah, it sounds easy. How long does it take?
#Person2#: Only about two hours, for a couple of days a month. Why don't you give it a try?
#Person1#: I don't know. I mean, I like helping the community and all that, but I don't know if I have the time. . .
#Person2#: Come on, it's easy, and it'll make you feel good. Why don't you come with me tonight? | #Person1# invites Sandy to see a movie, but Sandy will work at a soup kitchen to prepare and distribute food to homeless people. She invites #Person1# to join her, but #Person1# hesitates. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?
#Person2#: It's OK. It seems we have a lot in common.
#Person1#: Oh, really? That is great news. What does he look like?
#Person2#: He is tall and slim, fair-haired.
#Person1#: Sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: He is a nice guy and very considerate. I am impressed with how smart he is and he has a great sense of humor.
#Person1#: Oh, it's love at first sight. When will you see each other again?
#Person2#: He didn't say, but he said he would call me.
#Person1#: Maybe he is busy with his work. Just wait and try not to think about it too much!
#Person2#: Oh, David. Stop it! I am a bit nervous! What should I do if he doesn't call me?
#Person1#: Come on, Mary, you're a total catch. I bet he will call you. Don't worry.
#Person2#: Thank you, David. You're always so encouraging.
#Person1#: That's what friends are for. | David asks Mary her date with John. Mary says it's OK, and she has a good impression of John. Mary's nervous about whether John'll call her, and David tells her not to worry. | Summarize the 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 suggestion. Why don't we go to a ETV and sing?
#Person2#: A ETV? Are you serious? ETV?
#Person1#: Yes, why not? Don't you like ETV?
#Person2#: I don't know. I never went to one.
#Person1#: Never? Really? I'm surprised.
#Person2#: Many Americans have never gone to a ETV. It's not an American thing to do.
#Person1#: But there are a lot of Kts in this town. There's one just two blocks from here.
#Person2#: OK, let's go. | #Person1# suggests going to ETV, but #Person2# never went to one. So they'll go to Kts. | Summarize the 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 Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.
#Person1#: How hard is the climb?
#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
#Person1#: What did you do last week?
#Person2#: We rappelled down the side of 300 - foot cliff. It was very exciting.
#Person1#: Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun. I'm sorry I missed it.
#Person2#: Well, you should come this weekend. I think you could do the climb.
#Person1#: Yeah, I will. See you then!
#Person2#: O. K. See you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the activities of the Mountaineering Club. #Person2# rappelled down a cliff last weekend and will climb a cliff this 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#: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?
#Person2#: Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do!
#Person2#: Did you bow back?
#Person1#: No, I tried to shake her hand, but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended.
#Person2#: Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan. She might have been offended by your strong handshake.
#Person1#: But she was in America! Shouldn't she have known that strong handshakes in America signify confidence and respect?
#Person2#: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making eye contact with others is considered rude.
#Person1#: Is that why she wouldn't look at me in the meeting?
#Person2#: I think it's highly possible, yes.
#Person1#: The meeting really didn't go down well at all. I think I need to read up about intercultural communication before I have another meeting with someone from another country.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. When you don't know much about other cultures, the simplest thing can offend someone.
#Person1#: That's so true. It's great that we see eye to eye on this. | #Person1# tells Mathew #Person1# had a meeting with a Japanese who kept bowing. Mathew says body language is different in Japan, they typically bow to greet and avoid eye contact. #Person1# thinks #Person1# should read intercultural communication before meeting someone from another country. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Whoa. Now I'm awake! Zina has a secret admirer.
#Person2#: I really do not have time to deal with some lovesick computer geek.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I can't stand computer geeks.
#Person2#: Sorry, Dave, I didn't mean you. I am just not in the mood for this. I have work to do.
#Person1#: Who do you think it is? | Dave says Zina has an admirer, but #Person2#'s not interested in computer geeks. | Summarize the 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 do you want to go to the U. S. ?
#Person2#: I want to enrich my knowledge in management. The United States is an ideal place for me.
#Person1#: What will you do when you come home?
#Person2#: Before I work in the office, I was a teacher. So if possible, I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge to more people.
#Person1#: Do you feel your English is good enough for the course?
#Person2#: Yes. You know, English is my present working language. Besides, I scored very high in TOEFL.
#Person1#: Who will be your supporter during your stay in the States?
#Person2#: I will support myself. In recent years, I have saved enough money for my study in the U. S.
#Person1#: How long do you expect to stay there?
#Person2#: I will be there for three years. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s plan of studying in the U.S., including the reasons, the job when coming home, the supporter, and the staying length. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!
#Person2#: Why not! It's a classic. In fact, it's one of my favorite novels.
#Person1#: But it's so old.
#Person2#: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?
#Person1#: No, not at all.
#Person2#: First of all, it's a romance novel, set in the early 19th century.
#Person1#: I didn't realize it was a romance novel. What's the main storyline?
#Person2#: It's basically about a father who tried to marry off one of his five girls.
#Person1#: Why does he want to do that?
#Person2#: Since he doesn't have a son, he hopes that one of the girls will marry a wealthy man. That way, all of his daughters will be cared for.
#Person1#: Won't they get his inheritance?
#Person2#: No, that's the problem. Though they are well-off, once he dies, his house will go to his cousin. So, when he dies, the girls will have nothing.
#Person1#: I see. This sounds interesting! Maybe my teacher isn't so horrible after all.
#Person2#: So, are you going to read the novel or watch the movie?
#Person1#: There's movie? My teacher didn't tell me that!
#Person2#: That's probably because she wants you to read the book first.
#Person1#: It would take a lot less time. . .
#Person2#: How about this. When you finish the book. I'll get the movie and watch it with you.
#Person1#: Ok. That sounds like a deal. | #Person1#'s teacher makes #Person1# read Pride and Prejudice, but #Person1# thinks the novel is old. However, #Person2# likes it and tells #Person1# it's a romance novel and its main storyline. They plan to watch the movie together after #Person1# finishes reading 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#: Thanks for inviting me to your friend's wedding. I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony. Is that common?
#Person2#: Well, some people use a standard set of words, but many couples today write their own wedding vows.
#Person1#: Your tradition of throwing rice as they got into their car was interesting, but it didn't look like real rice to me.
#Person2#: It wasn't. It was birdseed. We don't throw rice anymore because someone discovered that birds come along and eat the rice and have trouble digesting it.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't think of that. Well, this reception reminds me of weddingparties back in China. Plenty of food and drink, music and dancing, and interesting traditions.
#Person2#: Wait until you see what happens next! The bride is getting ready to throw her bouquet. Let's go over and watch.
#Person1#: She's got quite a crowd around her. Oh, look! That little girl caught it!
#Person2#: She's my friend's ten-year-old niece. I guess there won't be another wedding in this family for a long time. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for inviting #Person1# to the wedding. #Person1# is interested in the wedding process during which birdseed is thrown. In the end, the niece of #Person2#'s friend gets the bouquet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you play tennis?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: It is interesting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's very interesting.
#Person1#: Can you teach me?
#Person2#: Sure. Take the tennis racket. Now, throw the ball up, and hit it with the racket. Like this.
#Person1#: Let me try. Oh, I missed!
#Person2#: Throw the ball up high.
#Person1#: High?
#Person2#: Yes, very high. Over your head. Then you will have time to hit the ball.
#Person1#: Oh! I hit it.
#Person2#: Well done!
#Person1#: Thank you. I think I like playing it. | #Person2# is interested in playing tennis. #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to play by throwing up and hitting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jill, how do you like your new job?
#Person2#: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you.
#Person1#: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details.
#Person2#: Well, two weeks ago I got a tip about a possible job opening at Ace Travel Agency over on Franklin Avenue.
#Person1#: Sure, I think I know the place.
#Person2#: Well, anyway, I made a beeline over to their office, had an interview with the manager, and was told to start work the next day.
#Person1#: That's really great, jill. So, what do you do there exactly?
#Person2#: Right now I'm basically just a secretary, but if I'm given the chance, I want to become a travel agent there.
#Person1#: Don't tell me your're already bucking for a promotion.
#Person2#: No, of course not. I'Ve got a lot to learn yet. In the meantime, I just want to be a good secretary and not step on anyone's toes.
#Person1#: Well I wish you luck. | #Person1# asks Jill about his new job for more details. Jill tells #Person1# how he changes his job into a secretary. Jill's basically a secretary, but he wants to become a travel agent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to know why I'm being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.
#Person2#: Hmm. Your file shows that you watched'Titanic'Monday night.
#Person1#: Monday night? Monday night I was at a great concert.
#Person2#: Well, as they say, garbage in, garbage out. Let me correct this error, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. It's very nice when problems can be solved quickly.
#Person2#: When I deleted the $ 10, the computer automatically added a $ 2 service charge.
#Person1#: Are you crazy? You made the mistake and now you're charging me for your mistake?
#Person2#: Sir, if it makes you feel any better, the $ 2 service fee used to be $ 5.
#Person1#: Why don't you just stick a gun in my ribs and take everything I have?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, sir, you'll have to pay the $ 2, whether you like it or not. | #Person1#'s charged the wrong fees and #Person2# helps refund it with a service charge of 2 dollars. #Person1#'s annoyed, but #Person2# explains #Person1# has to pay $2. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you could go to the store for me.
#Person2#: No problem. What do you want me to get?
#Person1#: Here's a list with a few things that I need you to get.
#Person2#: Did you forget to put anything on the list?
#Person1#: I don't think I forgot anything.
#Person2#: Would you like me to go anywhere else for you?
#Person1#: If you don't mind, I would appreciate it if you would pick up my prescription.
#Person2#: Has your prescription been filled yet?
#Person1#: Someone at the pharmacy called and told me it was ready.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll go get it for you.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Anything for you. | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help to get things on the list and pick up #Person1#'s prescription, and #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Miss Gray, would you please type this report for me?
#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Can you print it out before 12 o'clock? I need it this afternoon.
#Person2#: No problem. I will do it immediately.
#Person1#: Please double space it and print it out on the laser printer so I can read it easily.
#Person2#: OK. Would you like this report done in a formal or informal style?
#Person1#: Please type it in a formal style.
#Person2#: I see. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, thanks. | Mr. Green asks Miss Gray to type the report and print it double-spaced. | Summarize the 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 ready to order, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll have tomato soup and my friend will have mushroom soup.
#Person1#: Do you want anything to go with soup?
#Person2#: Yes, bring us two steaks and two loads of bread, please. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order soup and food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom, can we get cable TV or a satellite dish?
#Person2#: It costs money, dear. What's wrong with the regular television stations?
#Person1#: The shows are dull and they're too many advertisements.
#Person2#: Well, you already watch too much TV instead of doing your homework, anyway.
#Person1#: There're educational stations too. I could learn while I watched TV.
#Person2#: Well, that's true, but you'd probably only watch cartoons and action movies.
#Person1#: No I wouldn't. . . can't we get cable? Everybody has cable.
#Person2#: Well, if everybody jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?
#Person1#: Mom!!! Please. All my friends have had it for years.
#Person2#: Get new friends.
#Person1#: Why are you always so mean?
#Person2#: Because you'd end up spoiled rotten if I wasn't.
#Person1#: I could help pay for it.
#Person2#: Let's see how your grades are this semester, and maybe I'll talk to your father about it.
#Person1#: O. K. Thanks, Mom! | #Person1# wants a cable, but Mom refuses because it costs money and #Person1#'ll only watch cartoons and action movies. Finally, Mom agrees to talk with Dad if #Person1#'s grades are good. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You don't look so good.
#Person2#: I feel horrible. I think I picked up a bug.
#Person1#: Do you know who you got it from?
#Person2#: A lot of people in my dorm are sick. Perhaps I picked it up there.
#Person1#: Did you take any cold medication?
#Person2#: I'Ve been taking vitamin C and zinc and trying to get some rest.
#Person1#: I think that rest and liquids are what doctors recommend for a cold.
#Person2#: My grandmother swears by hot chicken soup for a cold.
#Person1#: A pharmacist might be able to help you if your home remedies don't work.
#Person2#: Yes, if I get worse, I will definitely look for extra help with this. | #Person2# thinks #Person2# might catch a cold from #Person2#'s sick roommates. #Person1# suggests rest and liquids, and a pharmacist if home remedies don't 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#: Our dinner is ready.
#Person2#: What do we have for the dinner now?
#Person1#: Potatoes, tomatoes and cucumber.
#Person2#: Do you feed rabbits?
#Person1#: It is said that greens can improve our metabolism. In addition, I want to keep fit.
#Person2#: Where is my favorite white bread? Is it in refrigerator?
#Person1#: I didn't buy any of it at all. Most health food are good for you, but don't taste good.
#Person2#: Do you prepare some dessert for me?
#Person1#: I am clear about your sweet tooth, so I made a mixed fruit dish for you.
#Person2#: Are you trying to change our eating patterns? | #Person1# prepares dinner with only vegetables without #Person2#'s favorite bread or dessert because #Person1# thinks greens can improve metabolism. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My Goodness! What a busy line so early in the morning! Hello.
#Person2#: Ruth? Basil.
#Person1#: Hi, Basil.
#Person2#: Want a ride to the office?
#Person1#: Yes, by all means. I was just about to leave.
#Person2#: Hold on. Just 5 minutes.
#Person1#: I'll wait on the sidewalk. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. See you.
#Person1#: Hi, Basil.
#Person2#: Hi, Ruth. Hop in.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I take some notes while we drive?
#Person2#: Of course I don't mind. For your report?
#Person1#: Yes, I finally have an inspiration.
#Person2#: Good for you. No problem, I'll listen to the car radio | Basil gives Ruth a ride to the office. Ruth'll take report notes in the car, and Basil'll listen to the radio. | Summarize the 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. Fill it up, please.
#Person1#: OK. What kind of gas do you want?
#Person2#: I don't really know. I have just bought this new car. And it's the first time I've gotten gas for it.
#Person1#: We have regular, super, and premium gasoline. This is a new car, so I'd recommend premium.
#Person2#: Premium, please. Thanks. Please fill it up.
#Person1#: All right, sir. You will park at refueling 4.
#Person2#: OK, thanks.
#Person1#: Your car's ready.
#Person2#: Good. How much does it come to?
#Person1#: Ten gallons of premium. That's $ 18. 56, please.
#Person2#: OK. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Have a nice drive! | #Person2# wants to fill the new car with some gas. #Person1# recommends premium gasoline and helps #Person2# fill it 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#: I see you just graduated from college. What was your GPA?
#Person2#: It wasn't as high as I would have liked. It was 2. 5.
#Person1#: Why do you think it wasn't higher than that?
#Person2#: I participated in several extracurricular activities. And I worked 2 jobs to put myself through school.
#Person1#: Wo, wo, that certainly is a lot for a young man to take on. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s GPA and the reason why it's low. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Devi, do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday?
#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.
#Person1#: There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper.
#Person2#: OK, we could look at that.
#Person1#: Do you have a particular type of food that you would like?
#Person2#: I really like Japanese or Thai food.
#Person1#: That Japanese restaurant, Shogun, got good reviews.
#Person2#: Oh yeah! I saw a review of that restaurant on television. The reviewer loved it!
#Person1#: Would that be a place that you might like to go to for your birthday?
#Person2#: That would work out great! Why don't we call and get a reservation? | #Person1# asks Devi the restaurant for birthday and #Person1# suggests checking the restaurant directory. Finally, Devi decides on a Japanese restaurant Shogun. | Summarize 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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