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#Person1#: Amy. So, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, hi Stuart. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. [Oh.] And, we're ... well, we're going out to eat and then catch a movie. Why don't you come with us?
#Person2#: Hey, I'd love to, but I have to cram for a test tomorrow.
#Person1#: Ah, come on. We're planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30 ... 11:30 at the latest. I mean you're always saying that you don't have any friends ... and that your love life ... well, that you don't have one. Come on!
#Person2#: I ... I don't think I'd better. I haven't been feeling well lately.
#Person1#: Yeah, because you study too much. Well, we'll have a blast. Come on! Relax. [Well ...] And it's Sara's birthday, too. And we're throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. Come on. Best friends always stick together.
#Person2#: Oh. Okay.
#Person1#: Great. I'll pick you up at 6:00.
#Person2#: Okay. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30.
#Person1#: Ah, 10:30 ... Midnight. It's all the same. See you at 6:00. | Stuart invites Amy to go out to eat and catch a movie with friends. Amy refuses at first but later agrees because it's Sara's birthday. Stuart will pick Amy at 6 and they will be back at 10:30. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom is very excited! Just yesterday he received his doctoral degree and in a few minutes he'll be putting the ring on Sarah's finger.
#Person2#: He's really such a luck dog! Sarah is a lovely bride and tonight they are going to Hawaii on their honeymoon! | On getting the doctoral degree, Tom marries Sarah. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon.
#Person2#: Hello. I wonder if you could help me. I've just arrived here, and I'm looking for some where to stay.
#Person1#: Uh huh.
#Person2#: Can you tell me where I can find a cheap hotel?
#Person1#: Certainly. There are a few around here, but the nearest and one of the nicest is just around the corner. It's called the Euro Hotel. Would you like me to phone to see if they have a room?
#Person2#: No, that's OK. I'll just wander round there myself. Ah! Another thing. I need to change some travellers' cheques, but I don't know what time the banks close.
#Person1#: They close at 7 o'clock in the evening.
#Person2#: Right, thanks. This is a very pretty town, isn't it? It looks terribly old. Have you any idea how old this town is?
#Person1#: Yes, it was founded in the thirteenth century.
#Person2#: Really? As old as that? Wow! Well, I'd better get going. Oh, I'm not sure if we're near the centre of town, because I've only just arrived.
#Person1#: Yes, this square out there is just about the centre.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. Thanks for your help. I'll go to... oh, sorry, I can't remember which hotel you suggested.
#Person1#: The Euro Hotel.
#Person2#: The Euro. Thanks a lot. Bye. | #Person2# is new here and asks #Person1# how to find a cheap hotel. #Person1# recommends the Euro Hotel, and #Person2# will wander round there to see. #Person2# asks #Person1# the banks' closing time and how old the town is. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you?
#Person2#: I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly don't think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight?
#Person1#: He just said the usual stuff, like 'eat less and exercise more'. I guess I could cut out soda...
#Person2#: Maybe you should cut out the sweets.
#Person1#: I eat sweets when I'm stressed out, so that's going to be hard. I guess I should go to the gym tomorrow. I'm a member, but I never go.
#Person2#: I thought we were going to that new restaurant tomorrow after work. We've been talking about it for weeks.
#Person1#: Well, it's probably not healthy for me to be going out to eat, you know? The gym seems like a smarter choice. Come to think of it, maybe I'll go to the grocery store tonight and stock up on healthy options, too. | #Person1# is overweight, and the doctor advises #Person1# to eat healthily and exercise more. #Person2# suggests eating outside, but #Person1# thinks the gym is a smarter choice. | Summarize the 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 made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, I have booked a table for four. My name is Liu Fan.
#Person1#: We have had a window table reserved for you. This way, please.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
#Person2#: Can we see the menu, please?
#Person1#: I'll bring it over.
#Person2#: Anything good for this evening?
#Person1#: We have squirrel shaped mandarin fish, seeds prawn, etc.
#Person2#: Very good, we'll take them all. | Liu Fan made a reservation, and #Person1# takes Liu Fan to the table and helps order 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#: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?
#Person2#: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.
#Person1#: There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethinc group and age group. But how should you screen potential mates? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail?
#Person2#: I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long. A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy. Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world.
#Person1#: Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net?
#Person2#: I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information,like your home address,until after several dates. Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger.
#Person1#: Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites,do you have any stats on success rates? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet
#Person2#: Well,for a site like ecrush. com,since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999,of the 1. 5 million people who have joined ecrush. com, 300000 have actually matched.
#Person1#: Do you have any successful stories to share?
#Person2#: Yes, the couple that I highlighted at today's show met on Match. com and they're getting married this summer. | #Person1# asks Tiffany's views on people turning to the Web to find a mate. Tiffany suggests quickly make sure there's a connection in the physical world and gives some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net. Finally, Tiffany shares a successful story. | Summarize the 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 Mike. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Nothing much. What are you up to?
#Person1#: I was just concerned about Sam. He hasn't been himself lately.
#Person2#: He took the civil service exam and failed.
#Person1#: That sucks. He must feel depressed.
#Person2#: Yeah. He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days.
#Person1#: Why don't we take him out? We can try to take his mind off of it. In the least show him that we're there for him.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. Why don't you call him. I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else.
#Person1#: Ok. I'll call you back after I'm done.
#Person2#: Sounds good. | Sam feels depressed because of a failed test. #Person1# and Mike plan to take him out to relax. | Summarize the 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 hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.
#Person2#: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries me the most is the trade deficit. I think the government should do more to encourage exports.
#Person1#: Increasing exports would weaken the curency. I think the main point is economic growth. We need more jobs. Factories have oursourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries. The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country, lower consumption, lower production, and an overall feeble economy. If more people are working, it will give the economy a boost.
#Person2#: It's true that we should do something about unemployment, but what about inflation? If unemployment falls, there's pressure to increase pay. That would result in inflation, which would result in a much less dynamic economy. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the economic recession. #Person2# is worried about the trade deficit and thinks the government should encourage exports. But #Person1# thinks the country needs more jobs. | Summarize the 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 there with your mobile phone?
#Person2#: I'm moblogging!
#Person1#: Moblogging? what does that mean?
#Person2#: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word 'mobile' and 'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting! That must be very convenient.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. I can blog wherever and whenever I'm on the move. It's especially good when I'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me.
#Person1#: How can you do that?
#Person2#: Well, if I simply want to write a few words, I'll send it by email or edit it all from the cell phone browser.
#Person1#: What if you want to publish some photos?
#Person2#: Then I'll shoot some pictures, re-size the images and upload them with text descriptions to my blog.
#Person1#: I see. Moblogging must have done a great favor for habitual bloggers like you.
#Person2#: You bet it! | #Person2# introduces moblogging to #Person1#. Moblogging combines 'mobile' and 'blogging' so that it's convenient for #Person2# to publish blogs anytime anywhere. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you a blogger?
#Person2#: Sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years.
#Person1#: Oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started?
#Person2#: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate stuides.
#Person1#: What do you usually write about?
#Person2#: At first, I'll write about my life there. Like interesting things on the campus, travel stories, special English words that I come across. Sometimes, I'll post my pictures on my blog so my friends and family can get to know how everything's going.
#Person1#: That's interesting. How often do you write a blog?
#Person2#: It's random. If there happen to be a lot of things going on, I may add several new entries in a week, and if I've got nothing to share, I may leave my blog untouched for weeks.
#Person1#: Got it. Are you still updating your blog?
#Person2#: Sure, since I came back from the US, I've been keeping the habit of blogging, simply to share my personal insights on any topic I like.
#Person1#: Good for you. I know many people just leave their blogs alone after the first few months. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# the time when #Person2# started blogging, the main content of the blog, the frequency of writing a blog, and #Person2#'s still updating #Person2#'s blog. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really admire you, Diana.
#Person2#: Why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
#Person1#: You are always happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
#Person1#: Isn't there anything else?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: You must have a high IQ score.
#Person2#: Well, Jerry, let me tell you a secret.
#Person1#: Go ahead.
#Person2#: My IQ score is slightly above average.
#Person1#: Seriously? But you are such a genius.
#Person2#: Maybe I've got a higher EQ. I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Well, perhaps you're right. Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ.
#Person2#: You can say that again, Jerry. And I'm sure you're high in both of them. With a little more time cracking the books, you can also get high marks.
#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'm going to the library, are you coming?
#Person2#: Let's go! | Jerry admires Diana for she lives happily and has good grades. Diana owes it to her hard work, slightly high IQ and EQ, and encourages Jerry to work 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#: I want to buy a black suit.
#Person2#: Certainty. Do you want double breasted suit or single breasted suit?
#Person1#: I prefer single breasted suit.
#Person2#: What about this one? It's a very nice 3-piece suit.
#Person1#: That looks great. Do you have ties here? | #Person1# prefers a single-breasted suit, and #Person2# recommends one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
#Person1#: Okay. . .
#Person2#: I don't want to beat around the bush so I'm just gonna come out with it. We are going to have to let you go.
#Person1#: What? Why? I mean. . . just like that? I'm fired?
#Person2#: I'm sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible employee!
#Person1#: What! I resent that!
#Person2#: Anthony, you were caught making international calls from the office phone, you called in sick in eight times this month and you smell like alcohol! | Isabel asks Anthony to come and tells him directly that he's fired for being a terrible employee. Anthony resents that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, I'd put on a coat if I were you. It's cold outside. Look out of the window. It's pouring out there.
#Person1#: Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.
#Person2#: Well, maybe we should move the car so that it won't be damaged.
#Person1#: OK. I'll go and move the car. It's a bit cold here. The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night.
#Person2#: Maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse.
#Person1#: I don't think we have anything to worry about. | #Person1# and #Person2# are going shopping. #Person1# wants to wait till the rain stops, and #Person2# suggests moving 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#: Hi, Jane. What's so interesting?
#Person2#: What? Oh, hi, Tom. I am reading an article on the societies of the Ice Age.
#Person1#: The Ice Age. There weren't many societies then, just a bunch of cave people.
#Person2#: That's what people used to think. But a new exhibit at the American Museum on Natural History shows that the Ice Age people were surprisingly advanced.
#Person1#: Oh, really? In what way?
#Person2#: Well, the Ice Age people created language, art and music as we know it. And they didn't live in caves. They built their own shelters.
#Person1#: What did they build them with? The odd weather would have killed most of the trees, so they couldn't have used wood.
#Person2#: In some of the warmer places, they did build houses out of wood.
#Person1#: How did they stay warm?
#Person2#: Well, it says that in the early Ice Age, they often faced their homes toward the south to use the sun for heat.
#Person1#: That is pretty smart. Can I read that magazine article when you have finished? I am really interested in it. | Jane is reading an article about the societies of the Ice Age and tells Tom people that time built shelters and used the sun for heating. Then Tom wants to read the passage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Today, we've invited a former student at our school to speak with us, so pay attention children. Mister Lee is a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app.
#Person2#: Thanks for having me, Miss Smith.
#Person1#: We're glad you could take the time. Now, how does it feel to be so successful at such a young age?
#Person2#: Well, I sometimes feel a little worried and it's hard running a new company.
#Person1#: You have your own company? Great, then surely you must feel proud to have done so well so quickly.
#Person2#: Well, I'm probably the only 19-year-old in the millionaires club, and thank you for this opportunity to speak here, Miss Smith. I didn't really know I could speak to so many people without getting nervous. | Smith invites Mister Lee, a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app, to speak with the children. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a swimming suit for my older sister as a birthday present.
#Person1#: What size does she wear?
#Person2#: Medium, the same size as I do.
#Person1#: Would she like this style?
#Person2#: No, do you have something different from this one?
#Person1#: What about that one?
#Person2#: The style is fine, but the color is too dark. Do you have something brighter?
#Person1#: How about this one? It's too expensive. Do you have something cheaper?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. There is a budget department on the first floor. Why don't you check there?
#Person1#: OK, thank you very much. | #Person2# wants to buy a swimming suit but isn't satisfied with #Person1#'s recommendation. #Person1# advises #Person2# to check in a budget department. | Summarize the 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#: I'm looking for some winter clothes for my wife.
#Person1#: This is a good time to purchase clothes in our shop. We are having a preseason sale on all our winter clothes. Everything for winter is 20% off.
#Person2#: I think my wife may favor the sweater in the shop window. Do you have any skirts that go with this sweater?
#Person1#: Sure, look at this section.
#Person2#: I especially like this flowery skirt. My wife will look elegant in it.
#Person1#: You have good taste. It is very popular this year.
#Person2#: I don't think the green one suits the sweater, though. Do you have any skirts in light colors?
#Person1#: Look at the shelf on your right.
#Person2#: Oh yes. I'll take the white one. How much is it?
#Person1#: That will be $240 after the discount. | #Person2# is looking for winter clothes for his wife, and #Person1# shows the sections. Then #Person2# pays for a white skirt at 240 dollars after discount. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How was your school today Rosa?
#Person2#: It was fun. Our class went on a trip to the Museum of Modern Art.
#Person1#: So you went there? How did you get there?
#Person2#: We took the bus it was crowded?.
#Person1#: How was your trip to the museum?
#Person2#: It was great, it is so big that we only saw about half of the paintings. I'd have to go back another day to see them all but I did see some great ones.
#Person1#: Did you have a favorite?
#Person2#: Yeah, my favorite was a painting by Diego Rivera. I stared in it for about 15 minutes. There were some nice ones by his wife, Frieda, Khalo, too.
#Person1#: Yes, she knows my favorite painting there is actually by Henri Matisse. Did you see that one?
#Person2#: No I didn't.
#Person1#: Well. We should go to the museum together this summer, so I can show it to you. | #Person1# asks Rosa about her school day. Rosa went to MoMA, and her favorite is the painting by Diego Rivera. Rosa didn't see #Person1#'s favorite one, so #Person1# invites her to go again. | Summarize the 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, 75610.
#Person2#: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday?
#Person1#: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time.
#Person2#: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday.
#Person1#: And there's a special TV program I want to watch. I think it's on at about 5:30.
#Person2#: That's alright. Come and watch it here. I'll make one of my chocolate cakes.
#Person1#: Who can resist your cakes? Fine, tea on Sunday then.
#Person2#: Good. And good luck on Tuesday. I hope you get your salary raised.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# invites Dennis to lunch, but Dennis doesn't have time. Then #Person2# invites her to have tea and cake on Sunday. | Summarize the 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 going to France for a couple of weeks in September. Tickets are a bit cheaper then.
#Person2#: Yeah. And the weather is agreeable, too. Are you staying on the coast or are you going to visit lots of different places?
#Person1#: Well, the village we're hoping to stay in isn't far from the coast. It's probably only about a 30-minute drive, but we thought we'd better leave the car behind and go walking instead of going to the beach.
#Person2#: Sounds very healthy. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan of traveling in France for a few weeks in September. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to send some money to Australia. Could you handle it for me?
#Person2#: Yes, madam, how much would you like to remit?
#Person1#: 2, 000 AD $.
#Person2#: Which would you like to remit, by mail or by cable?
#Person1#: What is the difference between them?
#Person2#: The cable will take less time for your account, in the meantime, the regular service charge is also higher than that of the mail one.
#Person1#: Well, I think the cable is better.
#Person2#: OK, please fill in the application form giving the name and address of beneficiary, your name and telephone.
#Person1#: All right. Here you are.
#Person2#: Everything is OK. The commission is 50 yuan.
#Person1#: Here you are. Thanks a lot. | #Person2# helps #Person1# send some money to Australia and tells #Person1# the difference between remitting by mail and by cable. | Summarize the 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, May, look, Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. That's the poster of the The Witch.
#Person1#: May, I really regret watching it with you last night.
#Person2#: Did it scare you?
#Person1#: Of course not. I just thought the movie was... boring.
#Person2#: Boring? Come on, you clutched to my arm all the time.
#Person1#: Well, I admit. The ghosts were scary.
#Person2#: I like scary movies.
#Person1#: That's Gucci's influence. I love science fiction movies!
#Person2#: Of course you do. They are silly stories just for little kids like you.
#Person1#: Don't call me kid. I am a grownup.
#Person2#: Do you dare watch scary movies with me tonight?
#Person1#: Of course! I can watch them without you!
#Person2#: Oh, really? | #Person1# and May watched a scary movie yesterday. #Person1# says it was boring. May invites #Person1# to watch scary movies tonight and #Person1# pretending to be not scared. | Summarize the 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 still have a question to ask you.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure!
#Person1#: How much luggage can I take for my flight?
#Person2#: It is allowed to carry 55 pounds for each passenger.
#Person1#: But if I have more than 55 pounds, what can I do?
#Person2#: You will have to pay some for every extra pound.
#Person1#: How about my hand carry luggage?
#Person2#: You can bring one, if you want to. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how much luggage can #Person1# take for the flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, my god! I look so old. I look as if I were 40. I think it's time for some plastic surgeries. I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin.
#Person2#: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You'd better stop being so ridiculous.
#Person1#: Anyway I think I need a nose job and some breast implants as well.
#Person2#: I think you need to get a brain surgery. Honestly speaking, you look charming.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I just want to make myself more attractive.
#Person2#: You are fine the way you are. Besides, plastic surgery hurts.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Sure it is. So you'd better get rid of this idea. | #Person1# wants to have plastic surgeries because #Person1# thinks #Person1# looks old. #Person2# prevents #Person1# to do that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: Sure, but how?
#Person2#: You can ask her out for drinks after work.
#Person1#: But for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: Then you've got a lot of work to do. You need to get her to notice you first.
#Person1#: Easier said than done.
#Person2#: You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying'hello'to her.
#Person1#: But I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: That's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most girls prefer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: Good luck! | #Person1# likes a girl in the company but feels shy to talk with her. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the girl to notice #Person1# first and make the first move. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you please reserve a taxi for me?
#Person2#: Do you think a private vehicle might be more to your liking?
#Person1#: A private vehicle? No, thanks, I won't need one.
#Person2#: Even better than a private vehicle is a limo. How does that sound?
#Person1#: T A X I, please.
#Person2#: A taxi it is. Where will you be headed?
#Person1#: Rockefeller Center. Can you get the taxi here immediately, please?
#Person2#: A taxi will be here in just a minute, sir.
#Person1#: Good. I'll get my coat and come downstairs.
#Person2#: The taxi will be ready when you are, sir. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to reserve a taxi rather than a private vehicle to head for Rockefeller Center. | Summarize the 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 hobbies? What is it or what are they?
#Person2#: I am interested in watching TV or other relaxing games.
#Person1#: How do you spend your spare time?
#Person2#: I usually read or entertain myself.
#Person1#: What kind of books are you interested in?
#Person2#: My favorite books are those about detectives.
#Person1#: Well, those books are really good. I like them too. How do you entertain yourself?
#Person2#: When it comes to the entertainment, I think I enjoy dancing. There is nothing I like more than modern dance. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobbies, how #Person2# spends the spare time, the books #Person2#'s interested in and how does #Person2# entertain. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!
#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.
#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?
#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?
#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself.
#Person2#: It's really great to see you again. How about a drink tonight?
#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. When shall we make it?
#Person2#: How about seven?
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: I'll pick you up.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Bob and Jenny greet each other. Bob invites Jenny to have a drink tonight and will pick Jenny 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 have a bf?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a bf before.
#Person1#: Why you say bf before?
#Person2#: We parted from each other last month.
#Person1#: Have you got a new one?
#Person2#: Mmmm, no. How about you?
#Person1#: I am single, I have no real of, only an E-gf, that is you.
#Person2#: Haha, so you are my E-bf.
#Person1#: I like you. Do you agree to be my of?
#Person2#: Mmmm. . . OK, let's try to be.
#Person1#: Wow! Blablablabla. . .
#Person2#: Hey! What is it?
#Person1#: I am flying like a bird.
#Person2#: LL
#Person1#: I am so happy. I want to drink a cup of champagne.
#Person2#: I have no champagne right now. How about this?
#Person1#: It's OK, so I send you this.
#Person2#: Is it made of chocolate?
#Person1#: It's my heart ; it's made of what you like.
#Person2#: Oh, I will have a sweet dream.
#Person1#: Are you sleepy?
#Person2#: A little bit. I have to go to sleep though I don't want to.
#Person1#: Yes, I do not want to see ur sleeping in the office.
#Person2#: Thx. Bye for now. Kisssssssssss.
#Person1#: C U here, honey. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their ex. Then #Person1# shows love to #Person2# and #Person2# agrees to be #Person1#'s girlfriend. They become extraordinarily happy and kiss 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#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it?
#Person1#: School, you mean? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers, and that always makes difference.
#Person2#: Yes, it does. Does he go to school by bus?
#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner another go together.
#Person2#: What does he do when it rains?
#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office. | #Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull that #Person1#'s boy is tired because of the tiring school schedule and homework. #Person1# also tells #Person2# how does Jack go to school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come and sit down. Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, yes please! I'd love a gin and tonic.
#Person1#: Do you like olives? Or would you prefer crisps?
#Person2#: Oh, just olives please. What music is this?
#Person1#: Do you like it? It's Irish music.
#Person2#: It's great! Where did you get the CD?
#Person1#: Arm - I think it was in the CD shop in the Mall. Have you been there?
#Person2#: Yes. I buy a lot of stuff from there. It's a good shop, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. Hey, I've got some photos of our holiday in Ireland. Would you like to see them?
#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to! | #Person1# makes a drink for #Person2# and tells #Person2# where did #Person1# get the CD. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to see some photos. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you watch television last night, Charles?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: It was a good game, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to but my wife preferred to see the old film.
#Person1#: What a pity. It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
#Person2#: How did it finish?
#Person1#: It finished in a draw. What was the film like?
#Person2#: It was quite good. But. I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first.
#Person1#: Did your wife enjoy it?
#Person2#: No, she didn't. After half an hour she stopped watching and started to read a book. | #Person1# wants to talk about the good football game, but Charles watched a movie instead. However, Charles and his wife didn't enjoy 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#: Would you like something to eat?
#Person2#: Thank you. No. I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go.
#Person1#: Would you like to call home?
#Person2#: I'd appreciate that.
#Person1#: Please use the phone.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# use the phone to call home for #Person2#'s late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you help me prepare for my presentation on Friday?
#Person2#: I would love to help you prepare for your presentation.
#Person1#: I hate to ask you to do something like that.
#Person2#: This will not interfere with my work. I promise you that.
#Person1#: When could we get together?
#Person2#: I could easily give you some time tomorrow night.
#Person1#: Would you like to meet me at the coffee house next door?
#Person2#: Yes, and could you write down anything you might be having trouble with?
#Person1#: I'll come prepared.
#Person2#: Goodbye until then. I promise you that you'll do well after we meet. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help prepare a presentation. #Person2# agrees and asks #Person1# to write down some problems #Person1# has. | Summarize the 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 today's schedule. At eight thirty, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the stafffor preventatives.
#Person2#: That's great. What are the prizes?
#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
#Person2#: To encourage the staff increases.
#Person1#: Ok. Next thing is laying the corner-stone for the new plant at 10 AM. At 12 AM, back here for lunch.
#Person2#: What about the afternoon?
#Person1#: At 2 PM, give a presentation here with the press. At four o'clock sharp, have dinner with Mr. Smith, manager of NCC. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about today's schedule of #Person2# in detail. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I don't have my homework today.
#Person2#: You usually are good about turning it in ; what happened?
#Person1#: I was really sick.
#Person2#: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better?
#Person1#: Yes, I probably could.
#Person2#: You have already missed one other assignment ; when can I expect the make-ups?
#Person1#: Next class meeting.
#Person2#: That will be soon enough, but make sure you get next week's assignment in as well, all right?
#Person1#: That would work for me.
#Person2#: Good. I know that you are capable of being an excellent student. | #Person1# doesn't finish homework because of sickness. #Person2# asks #Person1# to get the make-ups and next week's assignment in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I speak to Mr. Thomas?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, he has left for the day.
#Person1#: I hate to trouble of you. But it is urgent. Please leave this message into him
#Person2#: I'll make sure he gets the message. | #Person1# leaves a message to Mr. Thomas via #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#: OK. Here's the final drawing! It's for the trip!
#Person2#: And the winner is. . . Vivian, again! I don't believe it!
#Person1#: Our red underwear didn't do any good at all!
#Person2#: Well, there are still some consolation prizes. We can go up to the front and pick them up.
#Person1#: So, what did you win?
#Person2#: A lousy desk lamp. And you?
#Person1#: A bar of soap!
#Person2#: Look at Vivian! She thinks she's the cat's meow!
#Person1#: Why don't you go talk to her and find out what her secret was this year. | Vivian wins again and #Person1# and #Person2# only get consolation prizes. They want to know her secret of winning. | Summarize the 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 last of the milk.
#Person2#: I know. I intend to go to the store today.
#Person1#: Would you get some of that new cereal we saw advertised on TV?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: You know. . . the one with the silly ad about how vitamins jump up and down.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean'KIKES'?
#Person1#: Yeah. That's the one.
#Person2#: Well, I'll see. Sometimes the stores don't have some of the new kinds of cereal. | #Person2# intends to buy some milk. #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy the new cereal advertised on TV. | Summarize the 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 Doris available?
#Person1#: This is Doris. Who's calling please?
#Person2#: Hi, Doris, this is Mike calling from Parker's Dentistry. I'm calling to confirm your appointment for tomorrow morning at 9 am with Dr. Parker.
#Person1#: Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you for calling to remind me. Actually. I do need to change the time of my appointment. I have a scheduling conflict. And I can't make it that early.
#Person2#: If I put you in at a later spot, would that work out?
#Person1#: It would have to be after lunch. Do you have anything available about 2 o'clock?
#Person2#: Sorry ma'm, the only opening we have after lunch is one fifteen, but I might be able to work you in after 4. would that be a better time?
#Person1#: That's alright, . I think I should be able to make it at one fifteen. Can you put me down for that time slot?
#Person2#: No problem. I have you appointment changed from tomorrow morning to tomorrow afternoon at one fifteen.
#Person1#: Wonderful. Thanks very much. | Mike calls Doris to confirm the appointment with Dr. Parker and Doris wants to change the time because there is a scheduling conflict. Then Mike changes his appointment to tomorrow afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I'm back! Hmm. . . your hair is pretty damaged, and you've got split ends.
#Person2#: Really? What can I do?
#Person1#: Well, the trim should fix the split ends, but you might need a deep conditioning treatment.
#Person2#: Umm, OK. Whatever you think will help.
#Person1#: I'm also going to add some layers to frame your face.
#Person2#: Can you use the thinning shears on top, too? My hair is really thick.
#Person1#: No problem!
#Person2#: Hi, I'm back! Hmm. . . your hair is pretty damaged, and you've got split ends.
#Person1#: Really? What can I do?
#Person2#: Well, the trim should fix the split ends, but you might need a deep conditioning treatment.
#Person1#: Umm, OK. Whatever you think will help.
#Person2#: I'm also going to add some layers to frame your face.
#Person1#: Can you use the thinning shears on top, too? My hair is really thick.
#Person2#: No problem! | #Person1# suggests #Person2# trim the split ends, have a conditioning treatment and add some layers. #Person2# also asks for thinning shears on top. | Summarize the 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 feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.
#Person2#: Do you have any other symptoms?
#Person1#: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?
#Person2#: Just a little. Has your toothache gone now?
#Person1#: Yes, for the most part. It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments, anyway.
#Person2#: How about your tongue? Does it still hurt?
#Person1#: No, the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away. I think it's already healed.
#Person2#: How did you get that burn again?
#Person1#: I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago.
#Person2#: You haven't had much luck lately, have you?
#Person1#: No, but I'm sure I'll get better soon.
#Person2#: When's the last time you took your tablets?
#Person1#: I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch.
#Person2#: I think it's time you took another dose of each. What would you like to drink with them?
#Person1#: Just some water, please. Do you have any ointment for my nose? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll just go and get it now. what would you like to eat? Some soup?
#Person1#: that sounds good.
#Person2#: soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick. I hope it makes you feel better, too. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s symptoms of a headache, a runny nose, a terrible stomach-ache and a toothache. Then #Person2# asks #Person1# to take another dose of tablets and suggests some soup for #Person1#'s itchy nose. | Summarize the 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 then, Mr. James, what seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about two months now.
#Person1#: And how about your work?
#Person2#: Well, I have been working a lot lately-10 to 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Maybe you should take a holiday and just relax for a while.
#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in middle of some important business.
#Person1#: So,you're worried about it?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so.
#Person1#: Well, maybe you should consider a job change.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, it's pretty hard to find a new job at my age, you know. | Mr. James cannot sleep and #Person1# advises him to take a holiday to relax or consider a job change. Mr. James feels it's hard to do so. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm wondering if you could tell me how to find a place where I could have my shoes fixed. I'm new in this city.
#Person2#: Of course. You can always look in the yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair.
#Person1#: The yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair. But I haven't got one right now.
#Person2#: There's a good shoe repair shop not far from here. Go down the street and turn left at the fourth crossing. It's next to the bank.
#Person1#: Well, do you know its name?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I can't remember the name of the shop. It's near the police station. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: By the way, when will it be closed in the afternoon?
#Person2#: Half past five. Time is enough for you to get there. | #Person1# asks #Person2# where #Person1# can fix shoes. #Person2# suggests looking in the yellow pages but #Person1# doesn't have one, then #Person2# recommends a shop near the police station. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, it's 7:30. I wonder how much later they are going to be?
#Person2#: Oh, you know Terry and Susan. They never arrive on time.
#Person1#: Yes, but half an hour late! My dinner will be ruined.
#Person2#: Oh, maybe they got stuck in traffic. You know what the traffic is like at this time of day.
#Person1#: Yes, but they said they were taking the subway so they wouldn't get caught in traffic.
#Person2#: Well, they shouldn't be late then. Why don't you give them a call and see if they've left. Maybe they forgot about the invitation.
#Person1#: They couldn't have forgotten about it. I was just talking to Susan last night. Anyway, let me just check if they are in. Their number is 2143556. | #Person1# complains to John that Terry and Susan arrive late for dinner. John suggests #Person1# give a call to them to check if they're in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Merry Christmas, Ms. Luo! Come in.
#Person2#: Thank you. Merry Christmas! Here's something for you and your family.
#Person1#: How nice of you! I'll open it now. Oh, it's lovely!
#Person2#: The basket will be just right for sweets.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Is it from China?
#Person2#: Yes, it's from Sichuan. It's woven of bamboo.
#Person1#: Really? I'll set it here where everyone can see it.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like it. What a beautiful tree you have!
#Person1#: We cut it ourselves. It's always fun to go out and get a tree. Come and sit by the fire. We'll have dinner in a few minutes.
#Person2#: Thanks. The fire feels good. | Ms. Luo comes to #Person1#'s house and gives #Person1# a basket made of bamboo from China as a Christmas present. #Person1# likes 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#: When do you usually go to the bank, John?
#Person2#: Anytime I have to. Why did you ask?
#Person1#: You'd better avoid Friday mornings. I'm reading an interesting book these days. And it says most robberies happen on Friday mornings. | #Person1# tells John not to go to banks on Friday mornings according to a book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she?
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Do you want to take her a test ride?
#Person2#: Well ... Um. How old is it?
#Person1#: Well, it's only three years old?
#Person2#: And what's the mileage?
#Person1#: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles.
#Person2#: 75,000 miles? That's quite a bit for a car that's only three years old.
#Person1#: Well, once you're in the driver's seat, you'll fall in love with her. Get in.
#Person2#: Ugh ... Uh, I can't seem to get the door open. [Ah, it's okay.] It could be broken.
#Person1#: Ah, just give her a little tap. Ugh. Now she's opened.
#Person2#: Great. A door I have to beat up to open.
#Person1#: Hey. Get in and start her up. [Woman tries to start the car ...] [Um] Well, it's probably the battery. I know she has enough gas in her, and I had our mechanic check her out just yesterday. Try it again.
#Person2#: Uh. It sounds a little rough to me. [Well ...] How much is this minivan anyway?
#Person1#: Oh. It's a real bargain today and tomorrow only at $15,775, plus you get the extended warranty covering defects, wear, and tear beyond the normal maintenance on the vehicle for an extra $500 for the next 30,000 miles. [Oh ...] with a few minor exclusions.
#Person2#: Like ...?
#Person1#: Well, I mean, it covers everything except for the battery, and light bulbs, and brake drums, exhaust system, trim and moldings, upholstery and carpet, paint, tires ... Well, a short list, you know.
#Person2#: Uh. Well, almost $16,000 is a little out of my price range, plus the seats covers are torn a little.
#Person1#: Well, hey, I might be able to talk the manager into lowering the price another two hundred dollars, but that's about all.
#Person2#: No thanks. I think I'll just keep looking. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have a test ride on the car and shows the mileage of the car, how to open the door and how to start the car. #Person2# asks #Person1# about the price and the maintenance service included and then #Person2# thinks the price is out of the price range. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?
#Person2#: Here. Try this. It's called a book. [Ah, Dad!] Moby Dick. An American classic. [Dad!] Okay. Let me look at the schedule here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to the movie?
#Person1#: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.
#Person2#: Well, that's not going to work. You have piano lessons after school and then you have to babysit for the neighbors until 9:00.
#Person1#: What about Monday?
#Person2#: Monday's out. You haven't practiced your clarinet at all ... for an entire month, so you have to catch up on that. And, don't you have an essay due in your English class on Tuesday?
#Person1#: Oh, I forgot about that [Yeah], and anyway, I was going to finish that during first period at school. [Great. I've never heard of a three-sentence essay.] So, what about Tuesday?
#Person2#: Uh, you have soccer practice from 4:00 until 5:30, and after that, you have to do your homework.
#Person1#: Ah, you can help me with that. Oh, I forgot you don't know how to do geometry. So, can I see the movie on Thursday?
#Person2#: Well, remember the science fair at school is on Friday, right? Is, is your project finished yet?
#Person1#: Umm, what about Friday night? I checked the paper, and there's a midnight showing.
#Person2#: Uh-uh. Forget that idea.
#Person1#: And Saturday?
#Person2#: Well, you have to do your chores in the morning before noon. [You can help me with that.] Oh no. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. [No, you volunteered me.] Well, that should only take a couple of hours. [Dad, you're ruining my social life.] And then, after that, we can go to the movie.
#Person1#: We?
#Person2#: Yeah, We. Mom and I and you and Shannon.
#Person1#: Uh, Dad, actually. We weren't planning on company.
#Person2#: Now, let me check the paper for showtimes. [The movie plays at three oh five, five, seven fifteen, and nine.] You already checked, I see.
#Person1#: Yeah. So is it okay? Can I go see the nine O'clock showing?
#Person2#: The five o'clock showing!
#Person1#: How about the seven o'clock showing?
#Person2#: And why are you so concerned about the show time?
#Person1#: Well, I don't know if I'll get all of my chores and homework done before then.
#Person2#: Sorry, but I want you to get to bed early that night, and so, I can drop you off at the movie theater about 4:30 so you'll have time to get tickets.
#Person1#: Uh, Dad. Can I have money for the movie?
#Person2#: Sure, just go into the family bank vault behind secret mirror in the hall and take a few hundred. [Dad!]. Look. I can only spare a few dollars, so you'll have to come up with the rest, okay?
#Person1#: Okay. Thanks, Dad. | #Person1# wants to watch a movie with Shannon this week but #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s schedule of each day in a week and what #Person1# has to do and study. Then #Person2# agrees that #Person1# can watch the movie on Saturday evening at five o'clock and tells #Person1# to get money from the family bank vault for buying the movie tickets. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!
#Person2#: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake. | #Person1# wants to have dessert. #Person2# gives a requirement. | Summarize the 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 carry black ink?
#Person2#: The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section, sir.
#Person1#: I've looked for, but I didn't see any black ink.
#Person2#: Then I'm afraid there's none in stock.
#Person1#: Well, I'll settle for blue-black. I'll also take a dozen airmail envelopes.
#Person2#: They come in packages of ten or twenty.
#Person1#: Give me a package of twenty, then. And where do I find shoelaces?
#Person2#: On counter three.
#Person1#: Thank you. I never can find my way around this store.
#Person2#: I know. It took me three weeks, and I work here. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to find the things #Person1# needs. They both think it's hard to find the way around the store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Frank's getting married. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dave, wake up.
#Person2#: Whaah? Zina? What time is it?
#Person1#: It's seven-thirty. I want to know who left this note on my desk.
#Person2#: What note? I can't see. I just pulled an all-nighter.
#Person1#: It's a little green post-it note, stuck right in the middle of my computer screen.
#Person2#: And? What does it say? Isn't there a name?
#Person1#: It says, Zina, I like how you rhumba. An admirer. | Zina asks Dave who left the note on her desk, but Dave doesn't know. | Summarize the 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, madam. Is this seat taken?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Do you mind my sharing the same table with you?
#Person2#: Of course not. There are so many people here today.
#Person1#: Yes. I can't even find a seat. | #Person2# agrees to share a table with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.
#Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged. | #Person2# helps Miss Chang change the reservation and make that for two singles. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.
#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.
#Person1#: Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard that the people here usually arrive around thirty minutes later than the time they set.
#Person2#: I'm not used to the way they treat time here. They wouldn't see me if we were in China. I missed the appointment because I was forty-five minutes late at Shanghai. I think if I was in the states, they might probably arrive latter than me.
#Person1#: It's just that Chinese people pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people. But the american may be more casual.
#Person2#: I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
#Person1#: Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.
#Person3#: Lily? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. I did not expect that you would arrive such early! | Lily and her papa are waiting for the dean. They think that Chinese are more punctual while Americans are more casual. Though they've been waiting for a while, the dean thinks they arrive early. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.
#Person2#: Lend you a few bucks? No way! Still remember the money you borrowed me last time?
#Person1#: Yeah. But I. . . | #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because of the money #Person1# borrowed last 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#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.
#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory. | #Person1# comes back early and asks Mike to take his feet off #Person2#'s table. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Does your child still believe in Santa Claus?
#Person2#: Yes. She believes everything about him.
#Person1#: How sweet.
#Person2#: Yes. If she doesn't believe it, Christmas won't be so exciting to her.
#Person1#: When are you going to tell her that Santa Claus doesn't exist?
#Person2#: I'm not going to tell her. She will find out and understand when she grows older. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daughter still believes in Santa Claus and won't tell her its inexistence. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. How much is the chocolate bar?
#Person2#: One dollar.
#Person1#: So, I can have five for five dollars?
#Person2#: Actually, you can only have four.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I forgot tax. Give me four then, please.
#Person2#: Okay. Thanks. | #Person1# buys four chocolate bars with tax included from #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have we done everything on the list?
#Person2#: We haven't booked our hotel room yet. But I'll do that by telephone tonight.
#Person1#: We were going to look for another chair for the living room, but I'm too tired to think about that now. Let's have lunch.
#Person2#: What time is it? It's only 12:30. I told Howard we'd meet him a little before 1:00.
#Person1#: Oh, I've forgotten about Howard. Do we have to have lunch with him?
#Person2#: You said you wouldn't mind. He won't be in town more than a day or 2. And I want him to meet you. Besides, I think you'll like him.
#Person1#: Well, it's just that I'm too tired to do much talking after all that walking around town.
#Person2#: Don't worry. There was no problem talking with Howard. He always has plenty to say.
#Person1#: Where did you tell him we'd meet?
#Person2#: At the May Flower Coffeehouse at the Hilton Hotel. It's just around the corner from here. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to have lunch first before booking the hotel room and looking for another chair for the living room. #Person2# reminds #Person1# of a meeting with Howard and having lunch together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: A tiring work day is finally over. Hey, Mike, look at this. I like it a lot.
#Person2#: I do too. It's my favorite kind of food. Let's call Qiang Mai Restaurant for home delivery.
#Person1#: Great idea. Their food is always good. I eat there a lot.
#Person2#: Well, what would you like tonight?
#Person1#: I feel like having some soup.
#Person2#: And I think I will have chicken and special Thai rice.
#Person1#: OK. Let's order. Oh, wait a minute. I don't have any money with me.
#Person2#: I don't, neither. What should we do?
#Person1#: Well, let's look in the refrigerator
#Person2#: . | #Person1# and Mike want to order food for home delivery but they have no money. Then they decide to eat at home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on?
#Person2#: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they?
#Person1#: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes.
#Person2#: That's a good idea, but who are Mac and Dick?
#Person1#: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. Later a businessman called Ray Kroc asked to buy their business.
#Person2#: Did the two brothers agree?
#Person1#: Yes, they sold the business to Ray for $27,000,000.
#Person2#: So today there are so many chain stores of McDonald's, right?
#Person1#: Exactly, but which McDonald's do you think sells the most hamburgers in the world every day?
#Person2#: I guess a certain one in New York.
#Person1#: No, no. It's the Hong Kong's McDonald's.
#Person2#: It's hard to believe. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes and why there're so many chain stores of McDonald's. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lucy, how was your first day of school?
#Person2#: It was great, dad.
#Person1#: What classes did you have?
#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9:00 o'clock to 11:00 o'clock, art from 12:00 o'clock to 2:00 o'clock and math from 2:30 to 4:30.
#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?
#Person2#: They are all good teachers. I don't like my maths teacher, though he is very famous in America. He seems like an old person.
#Person1#: That's too bad. How is your English teacher?
#Person2#: She is my favorite. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student.
#Person1#: Where is she from?
#Person2#: She said that she's from a small town in the middle of England.
#Person1#: What about your art teacher?
#Person2#: She is very pretty and kind. She told us she was from Canada. Her class was interesting.
#Person1#: She sounds like a good teacher. | #Person1# asks about Lucy's feelings on the first day of school and the teachers of the classes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, I heard your band is going to play at the student center this Friday night. When will it begin?
#Person2#: It begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour. It'll be my last time to play in the band, you know.
#Person1#: What? I cannot believe it. Don't you love music?
#Person2#: I do love music, but I just can't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. You know I've fallen behind my classmates. I want to go to a good college. I'm afraid I won't make it if I keep playing in the band.
#Person1#: So what do others in the band say?
#Person2#: They're very sorry about my decision to leave, but they respect my decision. Luckily, they found a new guitarist to take my place. So next time when you go to watch their performance, you'll see a new guitarist.
#Person1#: It's a pity that you no longer play in the band, so will you give up music?
#Person2#: No, I'll join a band again after I enter college. I just can't play now.
#Person1#: I think you've made the right decision. Study should always come first.
#Person2#: Thanks. Anyway, have a good time this Friday night. | Sam tells #Person1# that he will leave the band because he has to study to enter the college and the band has found a new guitarist. Sam will join a band after entering college, which #Person1# thinks the right decision. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What happened to your eye?
#Person2#: Nothing really, I went to kiss my daughter on the cheek last night, and she reached up to stop me. One of her fingernails scraped my eye.
#Person1#: That sounds painful, it wasn't too bad at first, but the next morning. It really hurt.
#Person2#: You'd better see a doctor. There might be a scar.
#Person1#: I'd planned to see a doctor this morning, but was asked to meet an important client by my manager.
#Person2#: Oh, you're always so busy. | #Person2#'s eye was scraped by the fingernails of #Person2#'s daughter and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello Roger this is Anne.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Anne, how have you been? And how's your new apartment?
#Person1#: Well, that's what I'm calling about, you see, I've decided to look for a new place.
#Person2#: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
#Person1#: Oh, I do, but it's too far from the school, can you help me?
#Person2#: All right. So what kind of place are you looking for?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to share an apartment with one or two roommates, and I can walk to school.
#Person2#: Ok, how much do you want to spend on rent?
#Person1#: Ah, about $150 a month? Oh, I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.
#Person2#: Well, I know there is an apartment. I'll drop by there on my way to class tomorrow.
#Person1#: Hey, thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Not at all. | Anne wants to change the apartment because it is far from the school. Roger knows an apartment that satisfies her requirements. | Summarize the 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 reading, Jenny?
#Person2#: The advice page in the newspaper. It's called 'Ask Alice'.
#Person1#: Why do you even read that stuff.
#Person2#: I don't know. It's amusing. People have the strangest problems.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: This woman, for example, she's pregnant and she found out she was having a girl. She told her sister she wanted to name the baby Lola.
#Person1#: So what?
#Person2#: So, get this. Before she has the baby, her sister gets a new cat. And guess what she names the cat.
#Person1#: She stole the name?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What does Alice say she should do?
#Person2#: She says to talk to her sister about it and she still name her baby what she planned to name her. Isn't that funny, though? People are so crazy.
#Person1#: Oh, I see why you read this. You do it to feel better about yourself.
#Person2#: Not really. I just want to read something light and amusing. | Jenny is reading the advice page in the newspaper and tells #Person1# an example. She tells #Person1# she just wants to read something light and amusing. | Summarize the 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 go to the ATM.
#Person2#: So, why don ' t you?
#Person1#: I have no idea how to use the ATM.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: This will be my first time using an ATM.
#Person2#: I can help you with that.
#Person1#: Explain to me how to use it.
#Person2#: Just put your card into the machine.
#Person1#: Now what do I do?
#Person2#: Then you need to type in your PIN.
#Person1#: Now what?
#Person2#: Just click on one of the choices they give you, and that ' s it. | #Person1# needs to go to the ATM but doesn't know how to use it. #Person2# offers the instructions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have sport shirts for ladies?
#Person2#: There are different types. Which one do you like best?
#Person1#: I think the red one fits me well. Can I try it on?
#Person2#: Surely, of course.
#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: It's there, near the mirror. | #Person1# is going to try on a red sport shirt. | Summarize the 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 Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.
#Person1#: what are your symptoms?
#Person2#: I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.
#Person1#: it sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do you feel thirsty most of the day?
#Person2#: yes. I can't seem to drink enough.
#Person1#: have you been drinking plenty of water?
#Person2#: no, just soda.
#Person1#: ok. Well, we'll have a nurse take some blood in a few minutes to see if you're dehydrated. First, let me feel your pulse.
#Person2#: that seems to be a bit low, but that's not uncommon when you're ill.
#Person1#: is anyone else sick in your home?
#Person2#: no, but my girlfriend has mono.
#Person1#: I see. I'll have the lab techs run some tests to check for mono as well then. The nurse will come in then to take your blood, we'll run some tests, and then you can go home. You should hear from us
#Person2#: thanks. | Benjamin tells Dr. Green he's been feeling pretty ill. Dr. Green asks for more details and decides to take some blood and run some tests on Benjamin. | Summarize the 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 going to the bank.
#Person2#: What do you need to do?
#Person1#: I need to withdraw some money.
#Person2#: How are you going to do that?
#Person1#: I'll just use the ATM.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: It's the Automatic Teller Machine.
#Person2#: It gives you money?
#Person1#: I just insert my debit card into the machine.
#Person2#: And it gives you money?
#Person1#: Well, it gives me money, but it's my own money.
#Person2#: Oh. What good is that? I thought it gave you free money. | #Person1# needs to withdraw some money from the ATM and introduces the ATM 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#: Nathan said he didn't have any fun at his new school this week. Do you know why?
#Person2#: I think he hasn't made any new friends yet. He's just a little lonely.
#Person1#: He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood.
#Person2#: Without a doubt. Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of his old friends to make new ones, it will be easier for him.
#Person1#: How do you propose to help him understand that?
#Person2#: Well, we can help him keep in touch with his old friends.
#Person1#: I guess we could go visit once in a while too.
#Person2#: Yeah. There's a lot we can do to help him through this transition. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about helping Nathan who transferred to a new school to overcome loneliness by keeping in touch with his old friends. | Summarize the 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 long will it take to learn English? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. Language isn't like other studies.
#Person1#: You mean I could finish this course and still not know English? You'Ve got to be kidding!
#Person2#: I'm not kidding. Learning a language is a question of forming language habits and that takes time.
#Person1#: So do we have to stay in this English class forever?
#Person2#: No. You just have to stay here long enough to get some orientation. Then you go on practicing and learning outside. A lot of learning depends on your personal motivation.
#Person1#: So it's really the same story. Practice, practice, practice and more practice is the only way to learn a language.
#Person2#: You said it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it is hard to say how long it will take to learn English and learning a language requires lots of practice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?
#Person2#: I don't know. Who?
#Person1#: Avril Lavigen!
#Person2#: The Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?
#Person1#: Yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .
#Person2#: So you're a big fan, eh?
#Person1#: Not really. But I like some of her songs. She's actually very talented. She's a song writer and fashion designer, too.
#Person2#: And she was in a movie once again, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, though I don't think her acting skills are that great.
#Person2#: What was your impression of her when you saw her in person?
#Person1#: She looked sweeter than her pictures.
#Person2#: Did you take a photo with her?
#Person1#: No, there were too many people. When she got out of the car, her fans were all screaming, trying to give her flowers and to get her autographs.
#Person2#: Crazy! | #Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of seeing Avril Lavigne when working as a temporary staff in her concert. #Person1# thinks she looked sweeter but didn't take photos with 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#: What's the weather today?
#Person2#: It's fine today.
#Person1#: What was the weather like yesterday?
#Person2#: It rained all day yesterday. The weather was awful last week.
#Person1#: What will the weather be like tomorrow?
#Person2#: It's going to be sunny tomorrow. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the weather today, yesterday, and tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called ' unusual plants ' and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.
#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.
#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant that catches insects and eats them.
#Person2#: Is that type of plant found in this country?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. it's a pity, because I'd like to see it in action.
#Person2#: So would I. what other unusual plants did they show?
#Person1#: They showed flowers that only provide their nectar to one type of butterfly or bee. The insect has to be the exact size to get the nectar. Other insects cannot get it. Of course, when the insect collects the nectar, it also takes some pollen from one flower to another.
#Person2#: That's very specialized. So, the insects and the flowers rely on each other. If one became extinct, the other would too.
#Person1#: That's right. That's one reason why it's so important to protect every species.
#Person2#: I see. The plants that fascinate me most are cacti. I find it amazing that they can survive in such dry desert conditions.
#Person1#: According to the documentary, they have an incredible ability to find water supplies, however small, and then store them without losing much through evaporation.
#Person2#: That's why they often have long roots to find water spines instead of leaves, to reduce water loss. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# watched an interesting documentary called 'unusual plants', including a plant that catches insects and eats them, flowers that only provide nectar to one type of butterfly or bee, and cacti. | Summarize the 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 know the highest mountain in the world?
#Person2#: Yes. It is Everest, also called Zhumulangma in China. It is 8, 844. 43 meters above the sea level.
#Person1#: Wow! That must be really awesome to stand on the top of the mountain to overlook the earth.
#Person2#: Actually, it is impossible because the mountain is covered with snow all year around. And it has heavy fog for most of the time.
#Person1#: Have people set foot on its peak?
#Person2#: Yes, it has been conquered by many people in history. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Everest is the highest mountain in the world and many people conquered it in history. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh. It looks like Jack is going to make his annual speech.
#Person2#: Couldn't he wait until we're finished eating?
#Person1#: Yeah. I'm still hungry, but I guess it's kind of rude to keep eating while he's talking, huh?
#Person2#: Can you even hear what he's saying?
#Person1#: No. He's so far away I can hardly see him! Let's keep eating!
#Person2#: Can you turn the lazy Susan for me? I want some more chicken.
#Person1#: All that's left is a leg. I gave the head to Tim! | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to keep eating because they can't hear Jack's annual speech. | Summarize the 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 your grades of study?
#Person2#: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I'Ve been awarded Zu Jingle Scholarship two times.
#Person1#: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?
#Person2#: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administration and Accounting through self-study. Nowadays, I have passed three courses on CPA.
#Person1#: Have you ever been a student leader?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to be the monitor of my class.
#Person1#: Did it affect you much?
#Person2#: It's a very important experience for me. First, it improved my organizing ability, and let me understand how to resolve a problem in the overall perspective instead of my own perspective. Second, it let me know how to cooperate in harmony with people who I like or dislike. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s grade is good and develops knowledge of economics, business administration and accounting. #Person2# also has experience of being a student leader. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Robert, this is my friend, Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Hi, Nice to meet you.
#Person3#: Nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: Mrs. Smith, what do you do for work?
#Person3#: I'm a doctor.
#Person2#: Oh. Where do you work?
#Person3#: New York University hospital in New York City. What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a teacher.
#Person3#: What do you teach?
#Person2#: I teach English.
#Person3#: Where?
#Person2#: At a high school in New Jersey.
#Person3#: That's nice. How old are you?
#Person2#: I'm 32. | #Person1# introduces Robert and Mrs.Smith to each other. They tell each other their jobs and ages. | Summarize the 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 keen on a coat on www. dingding. com. But it requires having an online banking account. Is it necessary?
#Person2#: Indeed. Online banking enables you to make on-line shopping.
#Person1#: Do you know how to get the bank account?
#Person2#: Bring your ID card and fill out a form. That will be fine.
#Person1#: So easy.
#Person2#: I think online banking can change your money habits and it is quicker than ATM processing speed.
#Person1#: My shopping life will be more convenient. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to open an online bank account which is necessary for online shopping. | Summarize the 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, Dave. You're early.
#Person2#: So you knew it was me?
#Person1#: I had an idea.
#Person2#: Look, before we get into the secret admirer thing, I want to talk to you about WebTracker.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I know you feel betrayed.
#Person2#: So you're really planning to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker?
#Person1#: My mind is made up. | #Person1# admits to Dave #Person1#'s determination to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I haven't got enough for prosecuting him.
#Person2#: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.
#Person1#: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.
#Person2#: Did you ask his former sectary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. She's the right person to help me. | #Person1# hasn't got enough for prosecuting a certain man. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary, Lora. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Has anyone told you about Jessica's party coming up?
#Person2#: I was told about it already. I'm just waiting for my invitation.
#Person1#: Is that right? I already got my invitation from her earlier.
#Person2#: I believe that she will give me the invitation today.
#Person1#: Are you even going to go?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it's going to be the best party of the year.
#Person1#: Exactly, it seems like it's going to be loads of fun.
#Person2#: When exactly does the party start?
#Person1#: The invitation says it starts at 8
#Person2#: Has she given out a lot of invitations yet?
#Person1#: I have no idea, she hasn't given out many though.
#Person2#: I'm planning on going, but I really need her to give me my invitation. | #Person1# got the invitation to Jessica's party, while #Person2# is waiting for the invitation. They both look forward to the party. | Summarize the 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 is the document you asked for this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, you are so efficient. I thought you might give it to me tomorrow. Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome. You know, these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination. The more I think about it, the more I hate myself for being so disorganized. I decided to change the situation as soon as possible. Otherwise I will be more regretful later.
#Person2#: This is encouraging news, good for you! What is your solution, then?
#Person1#: The most useful method is to make plans and set priorities. It helps me to manage time well and get the most important things done at the first place.
#Person2#: Sounds not bad! Better performance isn't just about doing a lot more. It is about focusing on the right things to do. | #Person1# wants to get rid of procrastination and decides to make plans and set priorities. #Person2# thinks it's good for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Housekeeping. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. This is room 804. I can't find my coat. I was wondering if it's in the lost and found.
#Person1#: I can check for you. Could you describe the coat?
#Person2#: It's a light blue coat. It's got a hood and a big silver zipper.
#Person1#: When was the last time you saw it?
#Person2#: Last night. I think I may have left it in the lobby bar.
#Person1#: OK. I'll check the lost and found with the bar manager. We'll do our best to find it.
#Person2#: Thanks. I appreciate that. | #Person2# phones to Housekeeping for #Person2#'s lost coat. #Person1# asks for more details and will check the lost and found. | Summarize the 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 have a word with you?
#Person2#: You've called me at a bad time. I'm writing a report and have to finish within an hour.
#Person1#: You really like leaving things to the last minute.
#Person2#: I know this is a terrible habit. | #Person1# wants to talk to #Person2#, but #Person2#'s writing a report to meet a deadline. | Summarize the 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 Irene. This is your first day to work here. I hope you will like your job.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Jean. I think I'll enjoy working with you.
#Person1#: This is your desk. Sit down here please.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Miss Irene, your main duty is to answer phone calls and transfer them to the person wanted.
#Person2#: I see. What if the person wanted is out?
#Person1#: In that Case, you are supposed to ask the caller to leave a message.
#Person2#: Will I be responsible for keeping all the files in order?
#Person1#: Yes, you will. The secretary will do this with you.
#Person2#: All right. | Miss Jean greets Miss Irene on her first day to work and introduces Miss Irene's duties to her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you paying for your college education?
#Person2#: My expense for every semester is almost $15,000. At the start of each semester my parents pay the $10,000 in tuition. I also get $2,000 in financial aid. I have to earn the rest myself.
#Person1#: How do you do that?
#Person2#: I have a part-time job at a hotel. I work about twenty hours a week, and earn $400. Mter taxes, I make about $320.
#Person1#: How do you spend the money?
#Person2#: It helps to pay for my room and board on campus. It also pays for things like my cell phone, book, transportation, and clothes.
#Person1#: You don't have much money for fun, do you?
#Person2#: That's time! I stick to my budget carefully so I don't have to borrow. I don't like to owe people money. I hardly ever go to movies. My roommates and I usually rent videos, and split the cost, so it's cheaper.
#Person1#: How else do you save money?
#Person2#: I don't go to restaurants. I make meals with my roommates so it's cheaper to eat. I try to walk or ride my bicycle to college. Oh, and I buy a lot of my clothes at second-hand stores. You can find some very cheap, decent clothes in those stores. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has to do part-time job to earn the rest expense for #Person2#'s college education. #Person2# sticks to #Person2#'s budget and tries to save money in watching movies, eating, transportation and clothes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think that intermarriage is a good idea. After all, we are living in a cosmopolitan country. We have so many different races living together peacefully, don't we? It is nothing new to us, and I feel that inter- marriage will work out
#Person2#: Personally, I feel that it is not a very sound idea. It is difficult for two people of entirely different religions to live and share life together. They will face so many problems that it would be better if they don't get married in the first place.
#Person1#: Of course there will be problems. Even two people of the same religion have problems. It is the same in this case. except that it will be slightly more difficult, I guess.
#Person2#: I agree with you, Henry. Naturally, there will be arguments and personal differences. Marriage thrives on a give-and-take policy, so a couple will have to learn to adapt to each other's customs and traditions.
#Person1#: That's right. Married people should be more tolerant towards each other and be willing to learn about each other's religion. Only then can understanding and acceptance be achieved ultimately.
#Person2#: You talk as if it were very simple. It isn't, you know. I should know. as I am a child of a mixed marriage.
#Person1#: All right, you tell us why is is not such a good idea.
#Person2#: You see, Henry, it depends on the individuals concerned. If two people of different religions marry, they should be prepared for the consequences. It is only after marriage that the vast differences in the cultures begin to show. Little things, from food and clothes to bigger aspects like religious beliefs, tend to clash, leading eventually to a rift. Besides. there will be either personal pride or the reluctance to accept the other's views. It may lead to a big gap between the parents, and their children may suffer a lot in between.
#Person1#: You have a point there. but I can also tell you of several such couples who are living happily together.
#Person2#: I suppose that you are right. Intermarriage can lead to happiness or sorrow, depending on how it is handled. | Henry thinks that intermarriage is a good idea while #Person2# thinks the opposite because #Person2# thinks it is difficult for two people of different religions to live together and shares some experience of being a child of a mixed marriage. Finally, they reach an agreement that intermarriage can lead to happiness or sorrow, depending on how it is handled. | Summarize the 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 find my purse.
#Person2#: Oh, no. Maybe you left it at the bank. You took it out when you cashed the cheque.
#Person1#: But I remember having it after that.
#Person2#: Well, you paid for the coffee when we were in that coffee shop. Remember?
#Person1#: That's right. I remember feeling it to my pocket as we walked out.
#Person2#: And then, we dropped in ... bookshop...
#Person1#: Yes. But I remember taking a piece of paper out of my purse to write down the name of the book on it. I think I must have left the purse on the shelf. I'll call the bookshop and see if they found it. | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s purse. #Person1# and #Person2# think #Person1# may have left the purse in the bookshop and #Person1# will call the bookshop. | Summarize the 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 is your schedule like every day?
#Person2#: Well, uh, I get up around a quarter to six ( 5:45 ) in the morning.
#Person1#: Wow! That's kind of early.
#Person2#: A little. Then, I eat a quick breakfast, and I catch the bus at, uh, 7:00. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the bus stop.
#Person1#: That's a pretty good walk.
#Person2#: Yeah, and uh, next, I work at the library from 8:00 to 11:15 or so, and I have classes from noon until about five.
#Person1#: Um.
#Person2#: And then I catch the bus back home, and I arrive ... well, you know how the traffic is. It depends on traffic, but around 6:15, and I make a sandwich or something for dinner, and then I walk to the gym and meet some of my friends, uh, there [ Oh, that sounds fun. ] around 7:00. [ Around 7:00? ] You know Steve? [ Uh-huh. ] Yeah, he and I usually go. Steve and uh, what is her name? The new girl, um. I think her name is Amy.
#Person1#: So you have a group you work out with then?
#Person2#: Right.
#Person1#: That sounds fun.
#Person2#: And we exercise, play basketball, lift weights ... you know, do things like that ... for about an hour and a half.
#Person1#: Wow. Do you do that every night?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I usually go to the gym on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. And on Wednesdays, I take guitar lessons [ Ooh, fun! ] Yeah, uh, in the evening at a music school, you know, just around the corner from my house.
#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah. It's really nice.
#Person1#: Well, I was wondering when do you get time to see your girlfriend.
#Person2#: That's the problem. I only see her on Tuesdays in the evening and on Saturdays and some Sundays. I mean, we usually text each other every day, and I sometimes call her during my lunch break.
#Person1#: Oh, that's nice.
#Person2#: It sounds like you have a very busy schedule. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# gets up around 5:45 am, catches the bus at 7:00, works at the library from 8:00 to 11:15, has classes from noon to 5 pm, eats dinner around 6:15, and does work out with friends around 7:00 three days a week. On Wednesday nights, #Person2# has guitar lessons and #Person2# only see his girlfriend on Tuesday evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. | Summarize the 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, taxi.
#Person2#: Good morning, Lady. Where do you wanna go?
#Person1#: I want to go to this place.
#Person2#: You want to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie?
#Person1#: Yes, yes, No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie.
#Person2#: I am sorry. I don't know where that is. I only know where Xiaoyun Road is, but I've never heard of Xiangyun Dajie.
#Person1#: You don't know Xiangyun Dajie, do you?
#Person2#: No, maybe you can ask some other taxi drivers. I am sorry. I can't help you.
#Person1#: Not at all. Thank you all the same. | #Person1# wants to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie, but #Person2# doesn't know where it is and suggests #Person2# asking other taxi drivers. | Summarize the 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!
#Person2#: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please?
#Person1#: With ice, sir?
#Person2#: No, ice will spoil the taste.
#Person1#: Anything else, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please.
#Person1#: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water?
#Person2#: A glass of juice please.
#Person1#: Coming up immediately. | #Person2# orders beer and juice with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. . .
#Person2#: Yes, sir. How may I be of service?
#Person1#: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed?
#Person2#: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product or services?
#Person1#: No, no. . . It was just the wrong size.
#Person2#: Would you be interested in an exchange as opposed to a refund? I think I can help you to find the appropriate size.
#Person1#: No. I would rather just return it.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Do you happen to have the receipt?
#Person1#: Yeah, right here.
#Person2#: Ok, just a moment, please. Here you are, I need you to sign here, please. And here is your refund. Is there anything else I can help you with?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Have a nice day! | #Person1# wants to return an item and get refunds because of the wrong size. #Person2# is assisting #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I've been away on holidays for sometime.
#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3 days. Our last stop was China. We visited the Great Wall.
#Person1#: You must have a wonderful time.
#Person2#: Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Have you traveled much, Luke?
#Person1#: No, my wife doesn't like traveling. We haven't been traveling for more than ten years. The first time we traveled together was in 1978 when we just got married. We spent our honeymoon in the Alps. | Anna tells Luke she and her husband went to Bangkok and China on holiday. Luke tells Anna he doesn't travel much. | Summarize the 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, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
#Person2#: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name by the item they will buy.
#Person1#: That's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook?
#Person2#: Most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help them set up home.
#Person1#: So , what did you get them?
#Person2#: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: She says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise.
#Person1#: Household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays.
#Person2#: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten years at most. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the notebook made by #Person2#'s friend and her fiance in which there are pictures of things they want as wedding gifts. #Person2# then tells #Person1# she bought them a sewing machine. | Summarize the 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 how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.
#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed by the hotel. Waiter! Could I have another drink please? Thank you. So, what shall we do this evening?
#Person2#: The kids said that they wanted to go to a party at the hotel. There's a special one just for kids.
#Person1#: So, we could try that restaurant that was recommended in the guidebook. Then we could go to a club. We haven't been to one for ages.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. We can really enjoy ourselves without worrying about the kids.
#Person1#: Now, how about going for a swim in the sea? We shouldn't sunbathe all day. | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying themselves on the beach. They talk about the kids' safety and their plans for this evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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