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#Person1#: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening?
#Person2#: Certainly, where will you be coming from?
#Person1#: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there.
#Person2#: Ok. Take the Underground (the Circle line) to High Street Kensington. Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit.
#Person1#: Got that.
#Person2#: Ok - when you leave the Underground, cross the road and you should see Hornton Street. WAk up that street to the crossroads. As you wAk you should see a fast food place on your right.
#Person1#: Hold on, I am looking at the map now. Ok, I can see Hornton Road. Do I go straight at the intersection?
#Person2#: No, you need to turn left into Philimore WAk and take the next right.
#Person1#: Ok, I can see that road.
#Person2#: That's fine. You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington CentrA Library.
#Person1#: Good, I can see the library on the map.
#Person2#: Ok, we live in the third building on your left. Will we see you around 7 pm?
#Person1#: That's great, see you at seven. | Jane tells #Person1# the best way to get to her house by 7 pm from the city centre by underground, her place is in the third building on the left after turning right next to the Kensington Centre library. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you believe that Susan got married?
#Person2#: Really? I remember she said if she would remain single. Is the man very rich?
#Person1#: No. That's what is surprising me.
#Person2#: You means she didn't marry a rich man.
#Person1#: He's a postman.
#Person2#: I thought she would marry a fortune. | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Susan married a postman. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I've finished making the birthday cake and I've put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I've put one on the table for each child. I put up the big 'happy birthday' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink?
#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army!
#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I've prepared some party games for the children too.
#Person2#: I've brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it.
#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy. | #Person1# and #Person2# has got everything ready for Billy's birthday party, including a cake, food, hats and children's games and songs. | Summarize the 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 often do you use the internet?
#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connection is poor.
#Person2#: So , you're online eight hours a day.
#Person1#: Yes, I like the job though. Sometimes, I help other people in the office if they're having trouble online.
#Person2#: How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information?
#Person1#: I think it's fairly useful, but there are two big problems. First, a lot of the information you find online is false. Second, when you buy something online, you don't see it until you actually get it.
#Person2#: How do you solve the website problems when you're buying something online?
#Person1#: What I do is find the website of shops. Then someone from our company visits the shop and buys when they're seen that the products are genuine and suitable. | #Person1# uses the internet every day for checking emails, #Person2# uses it to find products and components for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# thinks the internet is useful and #Person2# solves the online shopping problem by visiting the shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications?
#Person2#: I have an NCRE certificate, GRADE 2.
#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has an experience working with computer and an NCRE certificate but not familiar with processing management information. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, my name is Lvan, and I'm from Russia.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, Lvan. My name is Akiko. I'm from Japan.
#Person1#: To me English is a difficult language.
#Person2#: A second language is always difficult.
#Person1#: True, but English is harder than most. It's a crazy language.
#Person2#: A crazy language? Why do you say that?
#Person1#: One letter can have several pronunciations and one word can have several meanings.
#Person2#: No wonder you say English is a crazy language. | Akiko from Japan tells Lvan from America that English is hard. Lvan says English is crazy. | Summarize the 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 Ralph, it's mom.
#Person2#: Oh, morning, mom!
#Person1#: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway?
#Person2#: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate.
#Person1#: Right?
#Person2#: What do you mean by 'right'?
#Person1#: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM?
#Person1#: Add about 6 hours to that.
#Person2#: I always make nutritious meals.
#Person1#: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count.
#Person2#: I keep my room very tidy.
#Person1#: Ah, I think I saw some old dishes, empty pizza boxes and some real dirty socks under your bed.
#Person2#: And I do go to bed at a very early hour.
#Person1#: Do you call midnight early? Listen, give it up! Unless you make some major changes in your life, your only companion will be your pet fish. | Ralph's mom calls up and tells him he is not taking care of himself, not getting up or sleeping early, eating junk food and not keeping the room tidy and he needs to change 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#: Let me help you to some more fish.
#Person2#: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.
#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.
#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.
#Person1#: Well, bring your wife if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time.
#Person2#: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too. Thank you for your wonderful meal.
#Person1#: I'm glad you enjoyed it. | #Person2# enjoyed the meal and is surprised that #Person1# is good at cooking. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring his wife. | Summarize the 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, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices?
#Person1#: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at.
#Person2#: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one.
#Person1#: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40.
#Person2#: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small.
#Person1#: Fine, have you got any more things to order?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some pool shoes and swimming suits for water sports. They're on page 77. How much are the blue shoes and yellow suits?
#Person1#: Well, the suits have been sold out. But we do have some blue shoes left in stock. They were 16 pounds 50, but they're on sale now for only 9 pounds 50. We don't have any left in small sizes though. What shoe size are you?
#Person2#: I'm a 39.
#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we've got a pair in that size.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to inquiry about the price of a maru swimming cap, the blue shoes and yellow suits. #Person1# orders the small-cap and the shoes in 39. | Summarize the 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. How are you today?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have awful pains in my leg and a toothache.
#Person1#: Oh dear I've got a toothache too, in the dentist says he simply can't see me until next week. But what worries me is my headache.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do some gardening. I can't even do that with my back. The doctor says I mustn't lift or bend.
#Person1#: You poor thing. There's nothing worse than back trouble, but I don't do much in the garden now because I've hurt my arm, it's really painful.
#Person2#: Like my ankle, it hurts. | #Person1# has awful pains in #Person1#'s leg and a toothache and #Person2# has a toothache, a headache and back troubles. | Summarize the 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, Bob what happened to you? I hope it's nothing serious.
#Person2#: Just because I breathed a little more smoke.
#Person1#: How did that happen?
#Person2#: I had to go into a house that was on fire there was someone inside.
#Person1#: Did you get the person out?
#Person2#: Yes, it was a little girl and I got her out at last.
#Person1#: Was there a lot of smoke in the house then?
#Person2#: Yes, I had much trouble in breathing so they sent me here for the doctors to take a look at me.
#Person1#: You'd better stay in hospital for another day.
#Person2#: But I hope I can go back to work soon. | Bob tells #Person2# he breathed smokes and had trouble in breathing while he was rescuing a little girl from a fire. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening and Welcome to tonight's addition of legendary lives our subject this evening is James Dean actor in hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
#Person2#: Hello, Tina.
#Person1#: Edward, tell us about what you know about Dean's early life.
#Person2#: He was born in Indiana in nineteen thirty one, but his parents moved to California when he was 5. He wasn't there long, though, because his mother passed away just 4 years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that, to live with his aunt.
#Person1#: So how did he get into acting?
#Person2#: Well, first, he acted in plays at high school. Then he went to College in California, where he got seriously interacting. In nineteen fifty one, he moved to New York to do more stage acting.
#Person1#: Then when did his movie career really start?
#Person2#: Nineteen fifty five. His first starring role was in east of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one. Rebel without a Cause. That was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.
#Person1#: So how many more movies did he made?
#Person2#: Just one more. Then he died in that car crash in Californian in nineteen fifty five.
#Person1#: What a tragedy! He only made 3 movies. So what made him the legend, he still is today.
#Person2#: Well, I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. \Many young People saw him as a symbol of American youths. | Edward tells Tina Dean was born in 1931 in Indiana and was lived in California and Indiana. He got seriously interacting with acting in college and in 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting. Dean died in 1955 and only made 3 movies which made him a legend. | Summarize the 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 some new clothes for the new school year. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you like to wear?
#Person1#: Well, I attend college in California and it's always warm there. So I need a lot of shorts and T shirts. I also like to go to the beach when I'm not in class, so I need bathing suits and beach shoes.
#Person2#: OK, follow me over here. We have some new summer clothes. Do you like bright colors? Here are some nice blue, green and yellow shirts.
#Person1#: Those are too bright for me. I like those white and gray ones.
#Person2#: OK, I'll grab some different sizes and you can try them all on. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying shorts, T-shirt and bathing suits whose colour are white and grey for the new school year. | Summarize the 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 need to start eating healthier.
#Person2#: I have to start eating better too.
#Person1#: What kind of food do you usually eat?
#Person2#: I try my best to eat only fruits, vegetables, and chicken.
#Person1#: Is that really all that you eat?
#Person2#: That's basically it.
#Person1#: How do you stick to only those foods?
#Person2#: Actually, fruits and veggies are really good for you.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know, but what about the chicken?
#Person2#: I mainly eat baked chicken, because there's not a lot of fat.
#Person1#: That does sound pretty good.
#Person2#: I know it does, and that's because it is. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to start eating healthier. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s diet mainly consisted of fruits, vegetables, and chicken. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: pompous. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.
#Person1#: How large a group are you expecting?
#Person2#: Six couples.
#Person1#: Would you like to reserve a private dining room?
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person1#: All right. May I have your name, Sir?
#Person2#: My name is Ron Kollwitz. | #Person1# helps Ron Kollwitz reserving a private dining room for six couples. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.
#Person2#: How to adjust?
#Person1#: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.
#Person2#: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.
#Person1#: That's because the fashion, taste and social customs and so on vary considerably.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes the differences are great.
#Person1#: Well, we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product.
#Person2#: We have to ensure that the product should be attractive to guarantee sales. | #Person1# tells #Person2# exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different. | Summarize the 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, there. Look at these. I have collected some ads here. There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Mother's Day is coming. Do you plan to buy anything?
#Person1#: Of course. I want to buy some night cream for my mom, and some masques for myself.
#Person2#: Hmm. In Carrefour, Clinique will be promoting their visible skin renewed cream.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 180 yuan, and you can get a free 8 piece gift package.
#Person1#: What's included in the gift package?
#Person2#: Some black mascara, moisturizing orion, eye cream crystal lipstick, a two color eye shadow pack, styling hairspray, and a cosmetics bag.
#Person1#: Sounds not bad. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Clinique's promotion of their visible skin cream with a free gift package for Mother's Day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, is that Xiaogang Li who applied for the Solar Studio of our college?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: I want to know whether you will come to the interview. So have you accepted offers from other companies?
#Person2#: No, I haven't got one by now. I will go to the interview of yours. | Xiaogang Li will go to the interview with #Person1#'s company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank you for seeing me. Did you look over my letter and resume?
#Person2#: Yes. Quite good. Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits.
#Person1#: Yes, I think it is possible more important than the salary.
#Person2#: Really? We would like to start you off at 2, 000 yuan a month, excluding bonus and overtime pay.
#Person1#: Good, about the essential living conditions?
#Person2#: Well, we'll supply you with an apartment of a bedroom and a living room.
#Person1#: I see. I'm a female. Are there any special benefits for me?
#Person2#: Yes, in our company, the women have a two-week vacation a year, besides this, if you are a married woman, maternity leave for some months is permitted.
#Person1#: I think it is very necessary for us. I wonder whether I am on holiday with payment every year.
#Person2#: Yes, you have a paid month holiday every year.
#Person1#: Right. How about the unemployment compensation and the retirement pension?
#Person2#: Well, we are only responsible for the retirement pension. About the unemployment compensation, this will be given by the government.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s monthly salary will start from 2000 yuan and she is eligible for a two-week vacation and a paid month holiday every year and maternity leave if needed. The company will supply #Person1# with an apartment and be responsible for her retirement pension. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Shogun Restaurant of Pasadena.
#Person2#: Hi, could you help me? I need to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: I can help you if you can just tell me what evening you like the reservation for.
#Person2#: Tuesday night is when we need the reservation for.
#Person1#: What time do you think that you would like to have dinner?
#Person2#: 7
#Person1#: How many diners will be in your group?
#Person2#: We need a reservation for four.
#Person1#: I have a table for four available at 7
#Person2#: My last name is Foster. Thank you for the reservation.
#Person1#: Mr. Foster, we will be expecting you this Tuesday at 7
#Person2#: We will be there! Thanks for the help! | #Person1# helps Mr. Foster reserve a table for four at 7 pm on Tuesday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you ever played Making?
#Person2#: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
#Person1#: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people play yesterday only to find I was even more confused. I think I have to work hard on those rules and more learning by doing. Practice makes the master.
#Person2#: Typical Francis, whether you are at work, or engaged in leisure time activities, you always show the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new and improve yourself.
#Person1#: It is important to keep your mind up-to-date and active. | #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs to work hard on rules of Making and practice more. #Person2# thinks #Person1# always shows the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so many Westerners are overweight.
#Person1#: It's interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs, do not take naps during the day, and yet they can be so heavy.
#Person2#: You see, because we are often busy working, we eat too much fast food, and that food is very fattening. | Lee and Sally think Western food is fattening and that's why Americans get fat, though working 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#: Hello, Pam.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you can make it.
#Person1#: It looks like there are a lot of people inside.
#Person2#: Yeah. I've invited a lot of friends besides you.
#Person1#: Should I take my shoes off?
#Person2#: We all keep our shoes on indoors.
#Person1#: Where are your parents?
#Person2#: They've gone out so that we could have the house to ourselves.
#Person1#: That's great! | Pam has invited lots of friends including #Person1#. Pam's parents are out so they could have the whole house. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Five days a week, too?
#Person1#: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.
#Person2#: Gosh!
#Person1#: That's too much for us really.
#Person2#: Where are you going now?
#Person1#: I'm going to try to find out where the school is located.
#Person2#: When do you start school?
#Person1#: I'm going to register right now.
#Person2#: That's good. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the school hours in #Person1#'s country. #Person2# is surprised. #Person1# is going to register now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey. Owen! Have you gone on your family vacation yet?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I got so tired. My son began to cry the moment we got on the train. It was very embarrassing because we took the over-night train and the noise made it difficult for other people in the cabin to sleep.
#Person1#: Didn't you bring his favorite toy?
#Person2#: Yes, we did. Fortunately we put his Teddy Bear in the bag, and finally he fell asleep at mid-night with it in his arms.
#Person1#: Where did you go? You've got a beautiful tan.
#Person2#: My wife didn't like to go to amusement parks, so we compromised and finally went to the seaside. I think vacation in summer is not good.
#Person1#: You must have had a great time. Most children love to play in the sand on the beach and go swimming.
#Person2#: Yes, he was every excited to see the blue sea and picked up many seashells to give as gift for his classmates in kindergarten.
#Person1#: His friends will be very happy to get the little souvenir.
#Person2#: And I taught him how to swim in the sea. It was fun and made him braver than before. After we returned home, he wasn't afraid to sleep alone in his bedroom. | Owen tells #Person1# he and his family went to the seaside for vacation. Owen was tired from taking care of his crying son on the train, but his son was excited about the sea and picked up seashells as gifts for his classmates. Owen taught him how to swim in the sea. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You seem to be very hesitant about doing things.
#Person2#: I don't know why I cannot take a step forward.
#Person1#: You are meeting trouble halfway, I guess.
#Person2#: Many things are troubling me. I don't know whether I should come and go.
#Person1#: That's where the shoe pinches. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is hesitant about doing things. | Summarize the 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 weekend again, I'm glad I can arrange for my personal matters.
#Person2#: What do you mean by that?
#Person1#: Oh, that means I can do whatever I like without few interruptions.
#Person2#: You've been always active and versatile. It seems that you are interested in everything.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I just have lots of hobbies in my spare time ; such as going to the concert, painting, handwriting, reading novels and reading fashion magazines. What about yours?
#Person2#: I have fewer hobbies than yours. That's why I find campus life a bit dull and uninteresting.
#Person1#: Oh, you can't think like that. We young people should try our best to learn new things and accept new ideas. You like taking photos and going to photography shows, why not practise the technique and catch something unforgeable?
#Person2#: That's a good suggestion. It's fine today. Maybe I can take photos on the scenery of the lake at sunset. It must be fantastic.
#Person1#: I quite agree with you. With our hobbies, our life can be more colorful and exciting.
#Person2#: And I can concentrate on my study after the relaxation over the weekend.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a good habit to have a life-long hobby. Those who practise calligraphy and Qigong always live longer. | #Person1# has lots of hobbies while #Person2# has fewer and finds campus life uninteresting. #Person1# knows #Person2# likes taking photos and suggests #Person2# practice the technique. They agree hobbies make their life more colorful and help them concentrate on their studies. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Rachel? This is John Emory speaking.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Emory?
#Person1#: I'Ve got some bad news. All the plans sent over to the McGrath Corporation have been rejected. We're going to have to start from scratch.
#Person2#: I thought they had already agreed to everything. That's going to take weeks to rework. | John Emory tells Rachel they have to rework their plans since they have been rejected. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you spend your free time?
#Person2#: I read or go swimming, go shopping, usually. I run or play tennis or do something else like those to get some exercises to keep fit.
#Person1#: Are you introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometimes, I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times, I like sharing activities with others too, especially during these last few years.
#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?
#Person2#: I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching. I especially like tennis and mountain climbing.
#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I don't like to leave something half-done. It makes me nervous-I can't concentrate on something else until the first thing is finished. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s free time, the sports #Person2# likes, and #Person2#'s personality. | Summarize the 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 found another job yet, Sally?
#Person2#: No, I haven't, but I've seen several interesting advertisements in the paper.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: Either something in the hotel business or something to do with travel.
#Person1#: You haven't had any experience in either of those fields.
#Person2#: I know. But I'd like to try. Look, here are some advertisements that I've cut out. | Sally tells #Person1# she is looking for jobs relating to hotel business or traveling. | Summarize the 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 Cai. Congratulations! You'Ve passed the interview.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Yang. Thank you very much. Can I work now?
#Person1#: Oh. Take it easy. As I'Ve said in the interview, once you are employed, we'll give you a probation period of three months. And now we need to sign a draft agreement for the probation period.
#Person2#: I am sorry, I am just too excited and forget it. Can I look it through?
#Person1#: Of course, here you are. And you can ask me any question.
#Person2#: Well, I am sorry that I have a question. There is no remuneration item in this agreement. Can you tell me something about it?
#Person1#: Well, according to the principle of our company, employees like you have no remuneration during the probation period.
#Person2#: But you didn't tell me in the interview.
#Person1#: I am sorry, it's not decided by me but by the company.
#Person2#: Okay, I can't decide whether sign or not now. Can you give me some time to think it over?
#Person1#: Okay. Can you give me a reply tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. Thank you very much. Mr. Yang. | Mr. Yang wants to sign a draft agreement for the probation period with Miss Cai, but she wants to think it over because she is just told she won't have remuneration during that period. She'll give Mr. Yang a reply tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I come to pay my water and electricity fees.
#Person1#: Give me your water and electricity bills, please.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: You should pay 160 yuan for the electricity fee and 80 yuan for the water fee.
#Person2#: Do you mean that I should pay 240 yuan in total?
#Person1#: Yes. Will you pay by cash or credit card?
#Person2#: Cash, please. Here is the money.
#Person1#: I get 250 yuan from you, and this is the change, 10 yuan.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you. Bye-bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person2# pays #Person2#'s water and electricity fees 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#: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?
#Person1#: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales. You also enjoy life insurance and health insurance. What's starting salary would you expect here?
#Person2#: They sum my skills and experience. I'd like to start it with 4000 yuan a month.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.
#Person2#: Do I have paid vacation?
#Person1#: Yes, you have 2 weeks paid vacation a year, and you get it additional week after 4 years, and then again, after 9 years if you decide to stay that long, we promote from within based on performance, so there is an excellent chance that you could become a sales manager or even a regional manager. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about how #Person2# will be paid, the paid vacation #Person2# could have, and the promotion chances. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s salary expectation is reasonable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person2#: Any vegetable?
#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli.
#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order the baked salmon with broccoli and a cup of coffee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?
#Person1#: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: And when would you like the rooms?
#Person2#: From the 25th to the 28tri of September.
#Person1#: Arriving the 25th of September and leaving on the 28th? Three nights?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Just a minute please.
#Person2#: Yes, we have rooms available then. You require two single rooms?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you.
#Person2#: Can l have your name please?
#Person1#: My name is Mona White.
#Person2#: And your father's name, Ms. White?
#Person1#: Jack Webber.
#Person2#: Could you spell the surname please?
#Person1#: Sure. W-E-double B-E-R.
#Person2#: Double P for Papa?
#Person1#: No, double B for Bravo | Leo helps Mona White book two single rooms for herself and her father for three nights at the Plaza Hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My god, it's such a lovely lake! The lake has a water surface of 56 square kilometers.
#Person2#: No wonder it looks so huge.
#Person1#: We are now walking on what is in fact an island. Here we get one of the 10 sceneries of the West Lake, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake.
#Person2#: Why is it called Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake?
#Person1#: It's so named because in the pavilion over there the great poet Bai Buyi of the Tang Dynasty would take a rest after drinking a little too much, and watch the moon over the lake.
#Person2#: Very romantic.
#Person1#: Now let's board the boat and have a ride on the lake.
#Person2#: Sure ( They get on the boat ).
#Person1#: Wang, what's that building over there? It looks like some sort of a huge pavilion.
#Person2#: You are right. That's the Heart of Lake Pavilion, situated on an islet. It was built in 1552 and is the largest pavilion on the West Lake. Oh, here we are at the Little Yingzhou island. Let's get off the boat. Please watch your steps. | #Person1# explains the name of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake to Wang when they are walking by the West Lake. Then they board a boat and visit the Little Yingzhou island. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, you have found several companies that are hiring, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I have found three companies.
#Person1#: Have you called to inquire about the positions?
#Person2#: Yes, but the results are not so satisfying.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I asked the first company about the vacancy, but they had already hired someone.
#Person1#: What a pity!
#Person2#: The second one told me that the job information was released half a year ago, and had been overdue.
#Person1#: It's frustrating!
#Person2#: The last company is still hiring, but not recent graduates.
#Person1#: Wonder why they do that!
#Person2#: I feel terrible now.
#Person1#: Don't be discouraged. Just keep trying and you will find a job eventually.
#Person2#: Thanks for your support and care. | Mary called three companies that are hiring to inquire about the positions but the results are not satisfying. #Person1# encourages Mary to keep trying. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm checking out.
#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, please?
#Person2#: Room 1419. Here's my key.
#Person1#: Here's your bill, sir. Could you please check it?
#Person2#: It's all right. Please charge it to my credit card.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You're all set. I hope you enjoyed your stay. And that next time you're in town, you will stay with us again.
#Person2#: I will. Where can I leave my luggage? I really want to leave after lunch.
#Person1#: The bell captain will put it in the storage room. When you're ready to leave, you can claim your luggage from him.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. And good-bye. | #Person1# helps #Person2# checking out and offers #Person2# left-luggage services. | Summarize the 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 we taking a tour to Hawaii? I have a 2 - weeks'vacation.
#Person2#: That sounds fantabulous. I have dreamed of going there for months.
#Person1#: Me, too. Why don't we get ready now?
#Person2#: Sure. I don't want to waste even a minute. | #Person1# and #Person2# will prepare for a tour to Hawaii. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Is flight KL638 late?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. Flight KL638 is still at the airport due to the hurricane.
#Person1#: Oh, my god. If this flight is late. I will for Sydney. What can I do now?
#Person2#: Well if so. you should contact with the office over there. Maybe they will do you some help.
#Person1#: OK. thank you. | #Person1#'s flight is delayed. #Person2# suggests #Person1# contact with an office for help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This will be your office here.
#Person2#: Really? Wow, it is great.
#Person1#: We try to get everyone in the upper management team a nice office.
#Person2#: I suppose so. It's great.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, is there a coffee machine around here?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a coffee machine and some other beverages in the break room.
#Person2#: Where is the break room?
#Person1#: It's just down the hall, the fourth door on your right.
#Person2#: Got it.
#Person1#: You can always call me if you need anything and I will get it for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# finds #Person2#'s office is great and asks #Person1# about the whereabouts of the coffee machine and the break room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he's not still mad at me.
#Person2#: what did you argue about?
#Person1#: he borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn't have the money yet.
#Person2#: well, he should pay you back. It's only fair.
#Person1#: yes, but is got angry with him too quickly. He probably thought that I mistrusted him. I shouldn't have got angry.
#Person2#: did you lend him a lot of money?
#Person1#: not much. I had to pay an unexpected bill, so I needed the money back.
#Person2#: well, talk to him about it next time you see him. He probably feels as bad about it as you do. Close friends sometimes have disagreements. It's nothing unusual. Neither of you said anything r
#Person1#: no, we didn't. I guess you're right. We should patch things up.
#Person2#: of course you should. You wouldn't want a silly argument to ruin a long friendship, would you? | #Person1# feels bad about the argument with David yesterday because of the money. #Person2# suggests #Person1# talk to David and not let a silly argument to ruin a long friendship. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Take me to this address, please.
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. Here we are.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?
#Person2#: 30 dollars, ma'am.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip, too.
#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and have that doorman talk to you then.
#Person2#: OK, ma'am. Calm down, 15 dollars will do. | #Person2# asks for 30 dollars while the meter says 15 dollars. #Person1# gets mad. #Person2# agrees on 15 dollars. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, here is your breakfast!
#Person2#: Thanks so much. Miss, I believe I ordered my eggs scrambled, and these are fried.
#Person1#: Sorry, your friend over there ordered fried eggs, and I gave you his by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. Here, I will just trade with him.
#Person1#: Here are your pancakes, madam.
#Person2#: But I ordered waffles!
#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry!
#Person2#: That's OK. I will eat my eggs and bacon, and you can take my pancakes back.
#Person1#: Good, sir. I will take care of that right away.
#Person2#: Thank you so much! | #Person1# serves #Person2# with #Person2#'s friend's breakfast and then serves the pancakes instead of waffles #Person2# ordered. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their paper in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss.
#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Mike?
#Person2#: On the playground, Miss.
#Person1#: That's not right! The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin. | #Person1# asks Mike to empty the basket but Mike empties it on the playground instead of in the dustbin. | Summarize the 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're going back to the United States tomorrow.
#Person2#: Yes, that's correct. I'm flying home.
#Person1#: I'm afraid of flying, are you?
#Person2#: No, flying is fine with me.
#Person1#: That's great. Er, back home, do you fly quite often for your job?
#Person2#: No, I go to the work by bus and drive to different business appointments, but sometimes I take the train to go to the business conferences in other cities or things like that.
#Person1#: I see. So tomorrow you will have a really long flight.
#Person2#: Yes, terribly long.
#Person1#: It's probably 15 or 16 hours, I suppose.
#Person2#: Mmm, from Shanghai to Boston, mmm, let me see, it is about 18 hours in the air.
#Person1#: So how do you pass the time on the plane?
#Person2#: I like to sleep as much as possible.
#Person1#: OK, do you take medicine or just have a beer or...?
#Person2#: No, no, I don't take any medicine. I tend to stay up late the day before, so that I'm tired and I want a sleep on the plane.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. And I hope you have a good flight.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2#'s flying home but #Person2# doesn't fly often for #Person2#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be a long flight and #Person2# tends to stay up late the day before and sleep on the plane. | Summarize the 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! Welcome to the Service Centre. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available, so that we will be able to match your needs better. First, what price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Somewhere between $400--$450 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: And when would you like to move in?
#Person2#: On the first of the month.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.
#Person2#: Thank you. The one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like you see it. And the one on Main Street.
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go to look at them. If you choose to rent one of them, we would need some money for possible damage. You will be responsible for everything inside. If you like, we can sign an agreement today.
#Person2#: Great! Thank you. | #Person2# wants to rent a two-bedroom apartment about $400-$450 a month near the university. #Person1# will bring #Person2# to look at some apartments that fit #Person2#'s preference. | Summarize the 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, John. How was your French exam yesterday?
#Person2#: Not too good.
#Person1#: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time.
#Person2#: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.
#Person1#: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting.
#Person2#: Is there a football game on TV tonight?
#Person1#: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team.
#Person2#: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes.
#Person1#: Why? You're so interested in football.
#Person2#: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam. | John tells #Person1# he hasn't done his French exam well and they start talking about the football game tonight, but John doesn't want to watch 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#: Stan, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.
#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?
#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.
#Person2#: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.
#Person1#: Good idea. | Both Cathy and Stan think the office is too noisy to work because students come to get help. They want to ask for a kind of meeting room for talking with students. | Summarize the 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 in any way?
#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits.
#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
#Person1#: It's of good quality. | #Person1# helps #Person2# picking summer suits. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look at this headline, Soo Mi.
#Person2#: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!
#Person1#: Is it the same in Korea?
#Person2#: I don't think so. In Korea some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.
#Person1#: Do people get married young?
#Person2#: Not really. Very few people get married beforethe age of 20.
#Person1#: Hmm. Do women usually work after they get married?
#Person2#: No, a lot of women stay home and take care of their families. But some work. | Soo Mi is surprised that many people in the US get divorced and tells #Person1# about the marriages in Korea. | Summarize the 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, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.
#Person2#: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?
#Person1#: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you prefer paper or plastic?
#Person2#: Plastic. I also have a couple of coupons.
#Person1#: No problem, I'll take those. Sir, these coupons expired yesterday.
#Person2#: Darn! Oh, well. I guess it's just not my day. Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: Do you have a club card or will it be cash?
#Person2#: Yeah I got a club card. Here you go.
#Person1#: Will this be debit or credit?
#Person2#: Debit please. Also, could I get cash back? Fifty dollars would be great.
#Person1#: Yeah, sure. Your total is seventy-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. Here is your receipt. Have a nice day. | #Person2# goes to express check-out lane with one item extra and asks #Person1# to bend the rules. #Person2# wants to use the coupons but #Person1# says they expired yesterday. #Person2# then pays with a club card in debit. | Summarize the 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 tip the bellboy?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
#Person2#: It's the same in Kauloon. But I definitely think we over-tipped the cab driver. The fare was twenty dollars, and you gave him a five-dollar tip. That's twenty-five percent of the total! Too much!
#Person1#: I disagree. He was polite and informative, and he drove smoothly. One should reward good service.
#Person2#: I'll sign for dinner and charge it to our room. Let's see. The bill is one hundred dollars. That seems reasonable. How much tip should I leave?
#Person1#: Remember last month when we were in Europe? Maybe Californians use that same system they add the waiter or waitress into the bill, so you don't have to leave anything extra. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# tipped the bellboy $3. #Person2# thinks the tip gave to the cab driver was too much, while #Person1# doesn't think so. #Person1# suggests no tip for the dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor , he is indeed a genius. He did a perfect job. His name is Menuhin, a descendent of Russian American immigrants.
#Person1#: Oh, I learned that he is also a legendary violinist.
#Person2#: Absolutely right. He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto. That caused a sensation. The audience were stunned by his pure tone.
#Person1#: Obviously you did enjoy the concert.
#Person2#: Yes, I did. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the concert was terrific, the performance of symphony orchestra was so good, and the conductor, Menuhin, is a genius. | Summarize the 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 speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says #Person2#'s pronunciation is very good. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is late because of #Person2#'s stopped watch. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dear Aaron, and how are you?
#Person2#: Quite well, thank you.
#Person1#: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, where is the function arranged?
#Person1#: It is arranged in a hotel.
#Person2#: Where is it?
#Person1#: It is just next to my house.
#Person2#: Will your uncle Vince attend the function?
#Person1#: No, but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in a hotel. #Person1#'s uncle won't come but already sent a present. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here is the wine list, Mike.
#Person2#: I would like some wine.
#Person1#: Yes, what will it be?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I really don't know too much about wine.
#Person1#: May I make a suggestion?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask the waiter for advice?
#Person2#: That will be OK as long as it isn't too expensive. | #Person1# suggests Mike ask the waiter for wine advice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me!
#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I started to turn left, you sped up and blocked me.
#Person1#: You're crazy, lady. I had the right of way and I was just driving through a yellow light.
#Person2#: You're lucky. There were no police around, or you would have gotten a ticket for sure. It's drivers like you that give the rest of us a bad name.
#Person1#: Obviously, you're new to this whole driving thing. I've wasted enough of my day and you already. So if you will kindly move your car, I'll be on my way.
#Person2#: Me? Move my car? You've got some nerve buddy. You're the one who should move. | #Person1# quarrels with #Person2# about the car accident that happened when #Person2# was trying to turn left and #Person1# was driving through a yellow light. | Summarize the 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 interest you in a desert, sir? We've got some lovely strawberries. They were only picked this morning. The cook is made them into a beautiful cake or you can have them on their own with ice cream.
#Person2#: I don't really want anything sweet, have you got cheese?
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, sir. There is no cheese left. We're waiting for some more to be delivered.
#Person2#: In that case, I'll have the fruit as it's so fresh, but without any ice cream.
#Person1#: Certainly sir. | #Person2# doesn't want sweet dessert and asks for cheese. #Person1# says there's no cheese left, so #Person2# only wants fresh fruit. | Summarize the 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 Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore.
#Person2#: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum.
#Person1#: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway? I've been dreaming of watching a musical there.
#Person2#: It's the best to go there in the evening. How about going to Central Park first?
#Person1#: OK. What's there to see?
#Person2#: Lots of trees, walking paths, statues and areas for performances, you can relax in a wonderful nature, setting in the middle of a busy city. The Natural History Museum is located on its west side.
#Person1#: Many famous people mentioned to Central Park in their books. It must be a place worth visiting.
#Person2#: It certainly is.
#Person1#: Where shall we go for dinner? A restaurant in Chinatown?
#Person2#: We can go there next time. I have a classmate living in Harlem and he is very interested in Chinese culture and wants to see you. We'll have dinner there, if you don't mind.
#Person1#: No, I don't, it will be nice to meet someone who loves Chinese culture. I want to learn more about Harlem, its food and music.
#Person2#: Harlem has an interesting lifestyle, you'll really love the music there. After dinner we'll go to Broadway. If we're lucky we can buy tickets to see a show.
#Person1#: I just can't wait to go.
#Person2#: OK, let's go and take a ride on the largest subway system in America. | Marina recommends #Person1# to go Broadways in the evening and go to Central Park first. They will have dinner with one of Marina's friends who loves Chinese culture and wants to meet #Person1#. After dinner, they will go to Broadway. | Summarize the 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'm Tom, who are you?
#Person2#: I'm Marry. I'm from Korea.
#Person1#: Really? How nice. How long have you stayed in the US?
#Person2#: Four years.
#Person1#: That's a long time. Have you been back to your country?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: You must miss your home.
#Person2#: Sure, but gladly, my family are going to visit me next week.
#Person1#: You must be very excited.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How do you like New York?
#Person2#: It's a modern city, full of energy and people here are quite friendly. | Marry tells Tom she has been in the US for 4 years and her family from Korea will visit her soon. Mary thinks highly of New York. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: That's fine. You must try this dish.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a most popular dish.
#Person1#: I think I'll try it, and give me some green salad together.
#Person2#: We have two dressings for salad. Which one would you like?
#Person1#: What kind do you have?
#Person2#: We have French and Thousand Island.
#Person1#: Make it Thousand Island. | #Person1#'ll have the steamed fish with special sauce and green salad with Thousand Island dressing under #Person2#'s recommendation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: shall we dance?
#Person2#: sure. i suppose you dance much.
#Person1#: oh. no as a matter of fact, i haven't danced for a long time.
#Person2#: but i can see you dance wonderfully well.
#Person1#: thanks for flattering me. i think you dance much right?
#Person2#: no, just occasionally
#Person1#: oh, i like this music very much, let's tango.
#Person2#: i'm afraid i can't dance well. | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing and #Person2# flatters #Person1#'s dance. | Summarize the 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. | #Person2# praises #Person1#'s efficiency. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's because #Person1# decided to overcome procrastination and the solutions are making plans and setting priorities. | Summarize the 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 experience in advertising?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.
#Person1#: What were you mean duties there?
#Person2#: I mostly did advertising planning.
#Person1#: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?
#Person2#: I think an advertising planner should have active thoughts, creative talent, and be sensitive to the changes in the market.
#Person1#: What was the most important thing you have learned at work?
#Person2#: The most important thing I learned was that I must continuously improve my abilities. Advertising is a constantly evolving trade and creativity is an important fact in success. If I want to make in marking in advertising history, I can ' t stop studying and creating. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in advertising, the qualities #Person2# thinks an advertising planner should have, and the most important thing #Person2#'s learned at work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't mean to be late. Can I come in?
#Person2#: What's your excuse this time?
#Person1#: Have I used the one that my sister is sick?
#Person2#: Yes, twice last week.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I thought I said it was my mother.
#Person2#: I don't think so. But it could've been.
#Person1#: Well. You can trust me this time. My sister is definitely sick. I'm just coming from the hospital. They say she might even die.
#Person2#: I don't buy your story. Try not to have any more sick relatives this week, all right?
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Person2#: Just try to be a little more punctual in the future.
#Person1#: I'm working on it. Really! | #Person1#'s late again and #Person1# explains it's because #Person1#'s sister is sick but #Person2# doesn't trust #Person1# and asks #Person1# to be punctual in the future. | Summarize the 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 do something to advance your time of shipment?
#Person2#: Well, our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment. I'm afraid it's very difficult to improve any further on the time.
#Person1#: I hope you'll try to convince them to step up production.
#Person2#: We check their production schedule against our orders almost every day. As new orders keep coming in, they are working three shifts to step up production. I'm sorry, but we simply cannot commit ourselves beyond what the production schedule can fulfill.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, there is nothing more to be said. What's your last word as to the date then?
#Person2#: I said by the middle of October. This is the best we can promise.
#Person1#: All right. I'll take you at your word. May I suggest that you put down in the contract shipment on October 15th or earlier? Our letter of credit will be opened early September.
#Person2#: Good. Let's call it a deal. We'll do our best to advance the shipment to September. The chances are that some of the other orders may be cancelled. But of course you cannot count on that. In any case, we'll let you know by email.
#Person1#: That's very considerate of you. And now, shall we discuss the insurance terms?
#Person2#: We generally insure W. P. ( W. P. A ) on a C. I. F. offer. Special risks, such as TEND ( Theft, Pilferage and Non-delivery ), leakage, breakage, oil, freshwater, etc. can also be covered upon request.
#Person1#: I suppose the additional premium for the special coverage is for the buyer's account.
#Person2#: Quite right. According to the usual practice in international trade, special risks are not covered unless the buyer asks for them.
#Person1#: Then what about SICC ( Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotions )? Can we request you to cover this for our imports?
#Person2#: Yes, we accept it now, after it has been suspended for many years. However, if you want to have it covered for your imports at your end, you may arrange the insurance as you like.
#Person1#: Then please cover W. P. A. and TEND for this transaction.
#Person2#: All right, I'll adjust the price accordingly. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to advance #Person2#'s time of shipment but #Person2# says the manufacturers are fully committed and they can only ship the products by the middle of October. #Person1# accepts and asks #Person2# to cover W.P.A. and TEND for the transaction. #Person2#'ll adjust the price accordingly. | Summarize the 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 your room. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Looks not bad.
#Person1#: The room is away from traffic noise.
#Person2#: Yes, It's pleasantly quiet here.
#Person1#: Here's the bath.
#Person2#: Where can we have our laundry done?
#Person1#: There's a bag in the bathroom. Just put your laundry in it.
#Person2#: Does the hotel run its own laundry service?
#Person1#: We do, as most hotels do.
#Person2#: I see. Is the telephone on the table good for outside calls?
#Person1#: There is house phone only. But you can ask the operator for city calls.
#Person2#: Can I get a city map at the hotel?
#Person1#: Yes. Shall I get one for you? Just push the button over there if you need anything. | #Person1# introduces the hotel service to #Person2#, including laundry service and telephone service. | Summarize the 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 car?
#Person2#: A tow truck was towing my car and put all those dents in my car.
#Person1#: Are they going to pay you for the damages?
#Person2#: They're saying it was already there.
#Person1#: What the hell. That doesn't make sense. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I have to go to court. A cop was there so he can prove that the damage wasn't there.
#Person1#: That sucks. I'd be pissed if that happened to me.
#Person2#: I got an estimate and it's four thousand dollars.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh. Damn. . . screw the court, I would burn down their store.
#Person2#: We'll see what happens after court. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a tow truck towed #Person2#'s car and left many dents. #Person2#'ll have to go to court and #Person1# feels angry. | Summarize the 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, chary, are you busy this evening?
#Person2#: sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
#Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
#Person1#: how old is he today?
#Person2#: it's his 50th birthday.
#Person1#: well, wish him a happy birthday for me.
#Person2#: sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?
#Person1#: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.
#Person2#: well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you then.
#Person1#: sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.
#Person2#: sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.
#Person1#: sounds that way. Maybe some other time then?
#Person2#: sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.
#Person1#: yeah, me, too. It's about time I made a move.
#Person2#: say hello to your friends for me.
#Person1#: likewise. See you later.
#Person2#: Bye! | Chary'll celebrate his father's 50th birthday tonight and #Person1#'ll watch a movie with others tomorrow night. Since they can't find a suitable time for both of them, they decide to meet some other 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#: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't even try to cool me out.
#Person2#: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to mend fences.
#Person1#: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology. | #Person1# complains about the quarrel between her and her husband. | Summarize the 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, Ann, I am really sorry about last night. I shouldn't have said those things to you.
#Person2#: I am sorry too. I know we've been talking about this beach trip for a while. I should have told Bob I was busy this weekend.
#Person1#: don't be silly. You guys should spend as much time together as you can. Besides we can go to the beach anytime.
#Person2#: thanks for understanding.
#Person1#: well that's what being friends is about, isn't it?
#Person2#: hey, what if the three of us go to the beach together? Besides, you and Bob haven't seen each other for a while. I don't want my best friend and my boyfriend to be complete strangers.
#Person1#: Nah, I wouldn't worry about that. But I don't want to be the third wheel. You two should have some quiet time to yourselves.
#Person2#: I know Bob won't mind. You can bring a date, like that guy from the bar you keep talking about.
#Person1#: maybe. . . I'll think about it. | #Person1# and Ann apologize to each other. Ann then persuades #Person1# into going to the beach together with Bob. | Summarize the 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, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day?
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time.
#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening?
#Person2#: I usually take the 5 thirty home.
#Person1#: And can you get a seat?
#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand.
#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast?
#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up25 %. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s commuting ways and #Person2#'s opinion about the rail service. | Summarize the 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, what are your priorities when buying a car?
#Person2#: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also pay attention to the fuel consumption of the car. You know, the rise in gasoline prices is huge. So I would rather to consider a smaller car with smaller engine. For which I can also save some tax. Last of the list, I also consider the safety.
#Person1#: What about the environmental factors?
#Person2#: Well, I do prefer the lower emission cars as long as it doesn't cost much. Some environmentally-friendly cars are really expensive.
#Person1#: Sure they are. Some hi-tech devices are built in to make sure they pollute less. Some of these green cars have not become standard. So the production costs are still high. But anyway, we should make efforts to start with. | Lucy tells #Person1# about her priorities when buying a car, including price, size, color, fuel consumption, and environmental factors. | Summarize the 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 considering going for the new job that was posted yesterday.
#Person2#: Are you certain that that is what you want to do?
#Person1#: It may not be the best choice for me, but I am considering it.
#Person2#: Why do you think that this would be a good move?
#Person1#: I believe that this job would allow me to move up but might be a little boring for me.
#Person2#: Yes, there are always pros and cons to making a career change.
#Person1#: Also, the matter of pay is also a consideration.
#Person2#: I think the slight pay decrease might be worth it. The benefits are much better.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes giving up a little to move forward is the best choice.
#Person2#: I think you should definitely apply for the position. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the job might be a good move for #Person1# but might be boring. Though the pay decreases, #Person2# thinks the benefits are better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think of this suit? Do I look good or what?
#Person2#: You look great! However, I think you are a little over dressed for dinner.
#Person1#: Didn't they say we're going to the Ritz?
#Person2#: Yes, but not the Ritz Carlton, the ' Ritz ' is a pizza place with peanut shells on the floor.
#Person1#: In that case, let me make a quick change into my street clothes.
#Person2#: I'll wait right here for you Superman.
#Person1#: Ta da! Let's go to the Ritz!
#Person2#: Can we go to the Carlton next time and can you wear that fabulous suit? | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s overdressed for dinner because they're going to a pizza place, then #Person1# changes into street 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#: Good morning, Miss.
#Person2#: Morning. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.
#Person2#: All you need is your student identification card to check out books. | #Person2# teaches #Person1# to use the library. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?
#Person2#: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.
#Person2#: It is so kind of you, Dad. | #Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad #Person2# lost mum's necklace. #Person2#'s dad will buy the same 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#: Hey, let's go out and grab a couple of beers tonight!
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I have to work late at the laboratory.
#Person1#: Nigel, you sure lead a dog's life, what's up with that?
#Person2#: My boss wants me to finish this project tonight. | #Person1# invites Nigel to have a drink tonight but Nigel has to work late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm really sorry, Bob. I accidentally damaged your bike.
#Person2#: Uh-oh. It'll probably cost a lot to fix it.
#Person1#: I'll make it up to you. Let me know how much it costs and I'll give you the money. | #Person1# apologizes to Bob for damaging his bike and will pay for it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've brought a little dog for Alice, girls usually like looking after pets.
#Person2#: Thank you, but Alice is only a visitor here. I don't know if she'll keep it.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, the dog isn't my real reason for coming. I want to ask Alice if she'd like to be my girlfriend.
#Person2#: Really? | #Person1#'s brought Alice a dog and will ask her if she wants to be #Person1#'s girlfriend. #Person2#'s surprised. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're not going to believe what happened today. You'Ve got to promise to keep it to yourself.
#Person2#: Sure, what gives?
#Person1#: Today Mr. Leo threw Sally out of class!
#Person2#: On the level?
#Person1#: I'll say. I knew Sally would finally show her true colors. When she got her final test results back from Mr. Leo, she started yelling at him. You should have heard her. I'Ve never seen anyone get so upset before. To make a long story short, it seems that Mr. Leo failed her because he caught her cheating.
#Person2#: That's no laughing matter. That means she'll have to take the whole course again. I can't believe she's going to have to start from the beginning.
#Person1#: It serves her right! | #Person1# tells #Person2# Sally yelled at Mr. Leo because he failed her for cheating. #Person2# can't believe Sally has to start all over but #Person1# thinks she deserves 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#: Foreign Currency Deposits Counter, yes. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: You see, I have these Euros, and of course they are of no use to me at the moment. So I'd like to save them in my account, but I'm not sure how to go about it.
#Person1#: OK. We offer 2 types of saving systems, Time Savings and Demand Savings. With Time Savings your money cannot be withdrawn for a certain period of time, but with Demand Savings your money is'on demand', you can withdraw at any time.
#Person2#: I see. What's the interest like on those?
#Person1#: There's quite a large difference. I mean, if you were to use demand deposit we could give you 0. 13 % interest, but for a time deposit, of say, 1 year we would offer 0. 82 %.
#Person2#: Yes, I couldn't agree with you more. A 1 year time deposit it is! | #Person2# wants to save some Euros in #Person2#'s account. #Person1# introduces two types of saving systems. #Person2# chooses a time deposit due to its high interest. | Summarize the 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 experience do you have with office machinery?
#Person2#: I know how to use the telex machine, the photocopier, and the word processor. By the way, I took a computer course in university.
#Person1#: Where do you want to be in five years?
#Person2#: I want to be a manager.
#Person1#: Very good. Any questions?
#Person2#: Nothing. I think I'll take the job. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in office machinery and #Person2#'s ideal job in five years. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm so hungry! I haven't late eaten all day!
#Person2#: Take your mind off it. Look, Crys. This magazine is on China's top ten beauties!
#Person1#: They're all so thin! Her cheekbones are great.
#Person2#: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face.
#Person1#: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38 kilos. If only we could be that thin then. . .
#Person2#: Not even drinking milk for one month would get us like that.
#Person1#: Oh, bathroom blues.
#Person2#: Look at this girl's gray dress.
#Person1#: I went to try it on yesterday, but it only came in extra small.
#Person2#: Last time I wore extra small was when I was in fifth grade.
#Person1#: ( Weigh herself ) Hey, I lost a kilo in a week with my all-fruit diet. If I keep going, I can wear that dress next month.
#Person2#: So why are you dieting this time anyway? Another guy?
#Person1#: Dieting. It's the price we pay to make men notice us.
#Person2#: The girls in this magazine are so slender.
#Person1#: They're also way younger than us.
#Person2#: True. You know, I First started dieting when I was ten.
#Person1#: You never worked out?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Too much work. I hate to sweat. It's so gross. | #Person1# and #Person2# are appreciating pictures of thin models in a beauty magazine and they talk about dressing and figure. #Person1#'s on dieting to make men notice her, then #Person2# tells #Person1# about her dieting experience. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Miss Sun, could you please type this report for me?
#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Baker.
#Person1#: Could you please double space it so I can make corrections?
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Do you need it finished right away?
#Person1#: No. This afternoon will be fine. | Mr. Baker requests Miss Sun to type the report double-spaced. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lili, let's take a vacation!
#Person2#: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don't have much money left after paying the rent.
#Person1#: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won't cost much.
#Person2#: Where will we sleep, then?
#Person1#: In the van.
#Person2#: What about other expenses?
#Person1#: Let's see. Gas, food, recreation, we won't spend much. Come on. Don't hesitate. We need to get out of the house once in a while. We have been working hard, haven't we?
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. When do you plan to go?
#Person1#: The sooner the better! I can't wait!
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know where we're going yet.
#Person1#: As long as we're going, you can decide where to go. I trust your judgments. I know you miss Chinese food, so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time.
#Person2#: Let's go to Chicago. We can have lunch in Chinatown. Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field! | George wants to take a vacation but Lili thinks vacations cost money. George suggests they travel in a van to save money and Lili is persuaded. Lili wants to go to Chicago. | Summarize the 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 by this afternoon.
#Person2#: Thanks. | Benjamin tells Dr. Green he's been feeling pretty ill and describes his symptoms. Dr. Green thinks he might be dehydrated. Benjamin also tells Dr. Green his girlfriend has mono. Dr. Green'll let the nurse run some tests. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have a feeling you will get this job.
#Person2#: Thanks. But I'm not so sure. Interviews stress me out.
#Person1#: Just remember to be professional and polite. Oh, and don't forget to smile.
#Person2#: I'll do my best, but sometimes I have trouble being myself in stressful situations.
#Person1#: Have you updated your resume recently?
#Person2#: Yes. . . ah! I forgot to include my e-mail address.
#Person1#: You'd better double-and-triple check it. You don't want to have any embarrassing typos on your resume. Otherwise, you might shoot yourself in the foot.
#Person2#: I'll be sure and do that. I also need to pick out the right suit, shirt, and tie for this interview.
#Person1#: Definitely. Oh, do you have a reference letter?
#Person2#: Sort of. I prepared a list of all the people who can vouch for my experience and good work ethic.
#Person1#: I'm included on your list of references, right? My praise of you could really make a difference.
#Person2#: Sorry, you're not on it. I don't think using my brother as a reference would be very convincing! | #Person2#'s stressed about the interview. #Person1# encourages #Person2# and reminds #Person2# to double-check the resume. #Person2# doesn't include #Person1# on the list of references because it's unconvincing to use one's brother as a reference. | Summarize the 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, would you like a drink before your meal?
#Person2#: Pardon me?
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
#Person1#: Ok, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
#Person2#: Are you sure? Then I'd love more beer please
#Person1#: Don't worry. It would be back again a little later.
#Person2#: Are you finished?
#Person1#: Yes, may I have some more beer?
#Person2#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# offers a free beer to #Person2#. #Person2# finishes the beer and wants some more. | Summarize the 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 come to pick up my laundry. This is the invoice.
#Person2#: Here you are. We've ironed them for you already. Please check and see if there is any damage.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that a button is missing.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. You know we are so busy today and we forget to sew the button back on. Please wait a moment. It will be ready soon.
#Person1#: OK, please.
#Person2#: Would you like to have a look? Is it to your satisfaction?
#Person1#: Well, oh my God, there is another problem, I'm afraid. There is still a stain on the shirt.
#Person2#: It doesn't seem like that. Sorry, sir, we've tried everything, but we're not able to get it off the shirt. It was from the sugar I think.
#Person1#: It's been several days now, I am not sure.
#Person2#: Yes, the sugar was burnt during the dry-cleaning process. And there you go.
#Person1#: Oh, that's so bad. I know little about that. Is there a remedy for it?
#Person2#: I am awfully sorry. Please tell us about the stains before the dry-cleaning next time.
#Person1#: OK, I will.
#Person2#: This is a membership card. You can get a 20 percent discount next time.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Hope to see you again. We will provide the best service. | #Person1# comes to pick up #Person1#'s laundry. #Person1# checks the laundry and finds a button missing and a stain on the shirt. #Person2# sews the button back but cannot get off the stain. #Person2# apologizes and gives #Person1# a membership card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?
#Person2#: Well, I think it's both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one's artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determining your strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. How do you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.
#Person1#: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?
#Person2#: Well, that's I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. You can pretend that you don't like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who's known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediately to cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.
#Person1#: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.
#Person2#: That's right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor. | Mr. Green tells #Person1# negotiation is both an art and science and explains what the behavior aspects are. A negotiator can be an actor who pretends all the time or can be an honest person, both of which are effective under some circumstances. | Summarize the 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 nearly eight. If you want to catch the nine o'clock train, you'd better go now.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll drive to the station.
#Person1#: In that case, let me go with you. And you drop me off at the city center. I'll go to the open market. | #Person2# will drive to the station. #Person1#'ll go with #Person2# so that #Person2# can drop #Person1# off at the city 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#: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here!
#Person2#: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 2000.
#Person1#: That's good. Wait a minute. One more thing, we need a lamp for our study, remember? I think we can get a nice one from Pricerite for about $ 150. Let me see, we don't need a bedside table anymore. | #Person1# and #Person2# are shopping for furniture and #Person2#'s writing down the prices. | Summarize the 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 going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?
#Person2#: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway?
#Person1#: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago.
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. But what are they?
#Person2#: For one thing, Martha and Jim are leaving.
#Person1#: Where are they going?Did they get a higher position?
#Person2#: Martha's going to the office in Atlanta. She is going to be in charge of the whole southern market.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good position to me. What about Jim?
#Person2#: He is going to manage the plant in California.
#Person1#: And you? What about you? Are you going to rise to a higher position?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will.
#Person1#: Don't you want to get a raise? I'd like the job in California.
#Person2#: No, I want to stay here at the company office. This is the place to get noticed by top management. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the latest personnel changes. #Person1# would like to work in California but #Person2# wants to stay here at the company office. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm sorry you didn't win, Don.
#Person2#: So am I. What a disappointment!
#Person1#: Come on, cheer up!
#Person2#: No, I feel terrible. And so do our classmates.
#Person1#: But you tried your best, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: You won't give up trying, will you?
#Person2#: No, I won't. I'll do better next time.
#Person1#: I'll help you. We can practice together.
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: Then don't look so sad.
#Person2#: I'll try to cheer up.
#Person1#: You'll get over it.
#Person2#: I know, thank you.
#Person1#: Come on, I'll buy you a coffee.
#Person2#: Oh, let's go. | #Person1# cheers up Don who lost the game and suggests practising together. Don agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now if you have any questions about the contract. I'll be happy to answer them.
#Person2#: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I'd like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. | #Person1#'s willing to answer any questions about the contract. #Person2#'ll go over the contract before signing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to open a new account.
#Person1#: Yes, I'd be happy to help you. What kind of accounts would you like to open?
#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. What kind of accounts can I open here?
#Person1#: Usually we offer current account and fixed account for individuals.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the differences between them?
#Person1#: Of course I will. If you open a fixed account, the interest rate is higher.
#Person2#: Then how about the current account?
#Person1#: You may withdraw the money at any time and you just need to present your bank card and a withdraw slip.
#Person2#: I would rather open a current account.
#Person1#: OK, please fill in this application form.
#Person2#: Here is the filled out application form. Is everything all fight?
#Person1#: Yes, quite all right. But you have to deposit some money at the same time you open the account.
#Person2#: Fine. Here are one hundred pounds.
#Person1#: Please show your passport.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Good. Please sign here. OK, everything is done. Here is your receipt and passport. I'll mail you the bank card in a week.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. | #Person1# tells #Person2# a fixed account has a higher interest rate and a current account allows #Person2# to withdraw money at any time. #Person2# opens a current account and deposits 100 pounds in it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you want to do tonight?
#Person2#: How about going to the cinema? I haven't seen a movie for a long time and I really miss it.
#Person1#: What do you want to see?
#Person2#: There's a good film at the Green House Cinema,The Speed and Passion 8. I've watched all the former movies in that series and I really like them. The movie starts at 6:15 pm.
#Person1#: I don't think I can make it. I won't be able to leave the office until 6:00 pm.
#Person2#: Then let's watch the one that starts at 8:20 pm. We can eat first and then go to the cinema.
#Person1#: That sounds better. | #Person2# suggests going to the cinema. Since #Person1# can't leave the office until 6:00 pm, they will watch the one starting at 8:20 pm. | Summarize 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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