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#Person1#: That was a great dinner. I didn't know that you knew how yo cook.
#Person2#: I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready for dessert?
#Person1#: I don't know. I'm pretty full. What are we having?
#Person2#: I made strawberry shortcake.
#Person1#: Ooh, that's my favorite. Maybe I'll have a small slice.
#Person2#: Great. Would you like coffee or tea with that?
#Person1#: I'll have a cup of tea.
#Person2#: Do you take cream or sugar with your tea?
#Person1#: Acutally, could I have some milk with that?
#Person2#: Definitely. Would you like skim or whole milk?
#Person1#: Skim, please. That'd be very nice. Thanks. . . oh no. Janna, I'm so sorry, but I've got to go.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I just got a message from my sister saying that she's been in a car accident. I need to go pick her up.
#Person2#: I'll go with you. Where is she?
#Person1#: She's on the M40, near Reading.
#Person2#: Is she alright?
#Person1#: I don't know, she didn't say. I'm so sorry about this.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Family comes first. Come on, let's go.
#Person1#: Actually, I've only got a two-seater. I'll have to go on my own.
#Person2#: Ok. Just call me if you need anything then.
#Person1#: I will. Thanks a lot. | #Person1# appreciates Janna's cooking and Janna's about to offer #Person1# strawberry shortcake and tea. However, #Person1#'s sister has a car accident so #Person1# has to go. Janna wants to go with #Person1# but there is no space left in the car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to buy a parking permit, please.
#Person2#: Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings?
#Person1#: I attend both day and evening classes.
#Person2#: Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car?
#Person1#: I ride a motorcycle.
#Person2#: That permit will run twenty-five dollars; will that be cash or credit card?
#Person1#: I'll use a credit card, thank you.
#Person2#: Do you need a second permit for a car?
#Person1#: No, just the motorcycle permit.
#Person2#: Fine, here it is and have a great semester! | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a parking permit for #Person1#'s motorcycle. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip?
#Person2#: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom?
#Person1#: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you -her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, you know that?
#Person2#: Can't wait to see her. And you? What's new with you?
#Person1#: Well, Nisha and I are expecting! You'll have another nephew or niece soon!
#Person2#: That's great! Wow! Congrats! You two are great together, ya know. You have such a beautiful family. I hope one day I can have that.
#Person1#: Of course, man! Come on! I mean, everything was set here for you to marry Shalini! You know, she's still pining after you. I don't think she'll ever get over you.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? I hardly knew her! How could she be in love with me? I couldn't go through with it even though she is a great woman. No, I left my heart in the United States. I just hope Veronica is happy.
#Person1#: Get over it! You're home now. Everyone here thinks so highly of you; there'll be girls throwing themselves at you. You can marry anyone you want!
#Person2#: I don't want to marry anyone! I want to marry her! Don't you understand?
#Person1#: You are incorrigible.
#Person3#: Steven! My baby how are you! I've missed you so much!
#Person2#: Hey, mom! Great to see you!
#Person3#: You look so thin! Didn't those Americans feed you? Come come, let's have some chai. By the way. . . There is a girl here waiting for you.
#Person4#: Hi Steven.
#Person2#: Veronica! How did you get here? How did you know where I live? I waited for you at the airport but you never showed. . .
#Person4#: I also have some little secrets that I haven't told you about, but we can discuss that later. I realized that I was just scared. Scared of how much I love you and of the commitment that marriage requires. I'm here now. Now there is something I wanna ask you. Steven, will you marry me?
#Person5#: I now declare you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride | Steven just came back from America. #Person1# tells Steven Nisha and #Person1# are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon. #Person1# says Shalini is still waiting for Steven but Steven can't get over Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he finds Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresses her love for Steven and requests him to marry her. At last, they get married at the church. | Summarize the 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 heard that our boss wants Nancy to accept a 6-week job in Acapulco?
#Person2#: She'll really like that, especially since all of her cost will be paid and she can practice her Spanish, too.
#Person1#: Yes, but most of all, she'll get to spend her free time bathing in the sun on those lovely beaches.
#Person2#: When will she be leaving?
#Person1#: Since she doesn't need a passport, it'll probably be in about a week.
#Person2#: That doesn't give her much time to get organized. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Nancy will be offered a 6-week job in Acapulco. | Summarize the 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 I've collected all your personal information.
#Person2#: Then when will you exchange the CD for another one?
#Person1#: After I give the information to the shop manager we will solve your problem. Please don't worry.
#Person2#: But when? Could you tell me the deadline? I don't want to be bothered by it all the time.
#Person1#: Um, I promised the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Then I will be here in your shop on that day to get a new CD.
#Person1#: OK, if you have any other questions, please let me know. Or you can call my number anytime. | #Person2# wants a CD exchange very much and urges #Person1# to give a deadline for the next exchange. #Person1# promises the day after 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#: Betty, what's the matter?
#Person2#: Well, at the end of the day at work, my neck really hurts.
#Person1#: I see, do you do a lot of computer work?
#Person2#: Well, yes. I spent all day at the computer, but I take regular breaks.
#Person1#: OK. That's good, but do you relax your arms?
#Person2#: Sorry?
#Person1#: Well, every half hour you should relax your arms to reduce the pressure on your neck.
#Person2#: I see, I can do that I guess. | Betty's neck hurts after a whole day's work and #Person1# suggests relaxing her arms to reduce the pressure on her neck. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sir, the plane will be landing in Moscow in 20 minutes. Please remain seated.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I just wanted to get something to drink. I'm so thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?
#Person1#: Sure, I'll be back with it in just a minute. Please wait for a moment.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. By the way, what's the weather like in Moscow now?
#Person1#: It's very cold. You should probably put on your coat before you get off the plane.
#Person2#: Thanks for reminding me.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person1# will get #Person2# some water and tells #Person2# it's cold in Moscow 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#: Excuse me, I'm mailing this package to Japan.
#Person2#: Alright. Fill out this form about the contents and value. Do you want to insure it?
#Person1#: I don't think so. It's only some books.
#Person2#: Are you sending it surface mail or airmail?
#Person1#: Airmail, please.
#Person2#: OK. That's $25.
#Person1#: Here's $30.
#Person2#: Alright. Here's your change.
#Person1#: Thanks. Oh, I almost forgot. Could you tell me how long it'll take to reach Japan?
#Person2#: Let's see. Japan, it should be there in 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person2# helps #Person1# airmail a package to Japan and tells #Person1# it should arrive in two weeks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job?
#Person2#: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day. On Fridays, the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire.
#Person1#: Wow! Nobody told me about that. Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image?
#Person2#: We don't think so. Casual days are becoming more common, and we believe employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes.
#Person1#: I guess it lets people express their individual tastes. But won't some people abuse it?
#Person2#: Not really. Besides, there is a separate dress code for casual day. People can't just wear whatever they want.
#Person1#: It seems that a relaxed atmosphere could hinder productivity.
#Person2#: Believe it or not, it has the opposite effect. Employees are actually more productive on casual days. | #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# wears jeans to the office. #Person2# says Friday is the casual day of their company. #Person2# thinks casual days increase productivity, despite #Person1#'s opposite opinions. | Summarize the 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 a lovely day out today, isn't it?
#Person2#: it's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.
#Person1#: what's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
#Person2#: it's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.
#Person1#: that doesn't sound pretty.
#Person2#: do you have any plans for tomorrow?
#Person1#: well, I was going to drive to Birmingham to see some friends.
#Person2#: you might want to change your plans. With the cold and wet weather that we're supposed to have tomorrow, the roads are going to be rather slippery.
#Person1#: I suppose I should. I don't like driving in dangerous weather conditions. Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
#Person2#: I just have to go to class tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: if you're lucky, it'll get canceled and you can have a snow day!
#Person2#: if that happens, then I'll invite you over and we can drink hot cocoa and watch movies.
#Person1#: that sounds like fun.
#Person2#: hey, look outside! It's started to drizzle!
#Person1#: English weather is even more predictable than I had previously thought. | Today's a lovely day but #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be snowy and rainy tomorrow. #Person1# changes the plan to Birmingham after hearing that, and #Person2# will invite #Person1# over if #Person2#'s class is canceled because of snow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Yeah, look at all those new buildings going up! Mr. Zhang, the traffic is pretty smooth. But we were told the roads from the airport to downtown were quite crowded and traffic jams could be as long as half an hour.
#Person2#: Yes, they were. But it has already past. The traffic from the airport to downtown has been relieved after the completion of Yan'an Aerial Road.
#Person1#: We've never expected that Shanghai is such a big metropolis, same as New York city. Mr. Zhang, would it be a good idea to rent a car here? I've got an international driver's license with a pretty good record in the States.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. OK. I'll remember that. But I have to warn you that you must drive very carefully in the downtown area, for there're no separate lanes for motor vehicles and bicycles in some places, and still quite a few people don't take road regulations seriously. | #Person1# is surprised at Shanghai's new building and the smooth traffic. #Person1# wants to rent a car here. Mr. Zhang warns #Person1# must drive carefully in the downtown area. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our toner cartridges are already out of ink... Could you make an order for a new set?
#Person2#: We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers? That will be a large order, probably about two or three cases. The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock.
#Person1#: You can double check with the housekeeping department, but I am pretty sure all of the machines will need new cartridges. Last time when we made our order to the supplier, the quantity was also especially high. They are used to receiving such bulk orders from us. As long as we give them a heads up a couple days in advance, they can usually fill the order.
#Person2#: OK, I will make a few calls and run our order by housekeeping first to make sure. Is there anything else we need to order while I am at it?
#Person1#: I think the only thing is toner. Try to see if they can deliver it before the end of business day tomorrow. We should really try to do better about waiting until the last minute to fill orders that are usually made on a monthly basis. Anyhow, see what you can do to expedite the order this time.
#Person2#: OK, will do. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to make an order of cartridges. #Person2# says the office supply store may not have enough cartridges in stock. #Person1# thinks the store will make it as long as they tell the store in advance, but #Person1# asks #Person2# to try to expedite the order. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, what flights do you have from London to Paris?
#Person2#: We have two direct flights. Would you like a morning one or an afternoon one?
#Person1#: The morning one, please. I want to go coach.
#Person2#: Single or return?
#Person1#: Single please. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order a single direct flight to Paris. | Summarize the 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 was trying to find the class on preparing for interviews.
#Person2#: You have found your way to the interview class. Please come in!
#Person1#: I am so happy I found this class because I was really nervous about my upcoming interview.
#Person2#: When we go into an interview, what do you think our first consideration should be?
#Person1#: Our dress and grooming are probably the first thing an interviewer judges us by.
#Person2#: Friendliness and a good attitude are also very important.
#Person1#: Yes, and they help establish a friendly tone for the rest of the interview.
#Person2#: The interviewers always are interested in what you ask them about their company.
#Person1#: What else should I be thinking about?
#Person2#: Be yourself and be honest. Simply answer the questions put to you. | #Person1# was nervous about an upcoming interview so #Person1# takes #Person2#'s interview class. #Person2# tells #Person1# the important things #Person1# should focus on during an interview. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you doing? Pretty good, I imagine?
#Person2#: Actually not so good. That's why we made a special trip to see you.
#Person1#: OK, let me hear it. I'd be glad to help if I can.
#Person2#: Good. I want to discuss with you the mode of payment for the construction of the power plant under negotiation.
#Person1#: Well, I trust that your presence will hasten the settlement of payment terms.
#Person2#: I would like to explain to you our financial position. The manufacture of machinery and its accessories and parts will consume both time and money. It takes five years to manufacture the machinery and we will have to advance the cost for the main machines to be produced, and besides this there are large sums to be paid to our subcontractors for the manufacture of the accessories and parts.
#Person1#: But for an enterprise of your size, an order from us will certainly not embarrass you financially.
#Person2#: Well, in fact, it is beyond our financial capability.
#Person1#: In what way can we solve the problem?
#Person2#: Have you considered the possibility of a buyer's credit?
#Person1#: Yes. But the sum is large, it must be provided by a group of banks.
#Person2#: So, we propose your company apply to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for a long-term loan. Six months before each shipment, you through Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation open, in our favour, an irrevocable, dividable L / C which is to remain valid for two months.
#Person1#: Well, we accept your suggestion. | #Person2# and #Person1# are discussing the payment for the construction of the power plant. The manufacture of machinery and its accessories and parts consumes money and time, which is beyond #Person2#'s company's financial capability. #Person2# proposes #Person1#'s company apply to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for a long-term loan. #Person1# accepts. | Summarize the 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 am calling about my cable service.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: For the past week my cable hasn't been working.
#Person2#: I apologize, but the cable has been down lately.
#Person1#: Do you know when it is going to start working again?
#Person2#: Give it a couple days, and it should be back on.
#Person1#: Will I still have to pay for the cable while it's not working?
#Person2#: Since it's not working, I'm going to give you a credit.
#Person1#: So I don't have to pay anything?
#Person2#: You won't pay anything until your cable starts working again.
#Person1#: Okay, thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: No problem. Thank you for being so understanding. | #Person1# calls #Person2# for #Person1#'s cable problem. #Person2# explains the cable's been down and should be back in days. #Person1# won't be charged until the problem is solved. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Greetings should never be ignored in the interview.
#Person2#: Sure. It is helpful to shorten the distance between you and the interviewer and create a lively atmosphere.
#Person1#: Appropriate greetings will win the interviewer's favorable impression
#Person2#: But you should pay special attention to your words and attitudes.
#Person1#: In the beginning of the interview, greet the interviewer with a kind smile.
#Person2#: In the interview, use polite words, such as 'Thank you', or 'Please'.
#Person1#: That's right. Details can mean succeed or fail.
#Person2#: When talking you should focus your eyes on the interviewer in order to closely watch his or her expressions.
#Person1#: At the end of the interview, you should make your acknowledgments and say Goodbye.
#Person2#: Whatever the result is, you should keep your good demeanor.
#Person1#: Only in this way can you leave a good impression on the interviewer.
#Person2#: In short, you should present the best of yourself throughout the interview. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it's important to greet appropriately, use polite words, and keep eye contact with interviewers in an interview and make acknowledgments at the end of the interview. | Summarize the 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 thought about Tom's attitude?
#Person2#: I've cut it up and come to the conclusion that he is actually sick of Jenny's brother. But he likes Jenny. She is a big apple in his eye.
#Person1#: Love me, love my dog. He's a sensible kind man.
#Person2#: That's why many people look up to him. | #Person2# and #Person1# think highly of Tom because he loves Jenny though hating her brother. | Summarize the 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 AC milan and the team of Argentine?
#Person2#: They aren't evenly matched.
#Person1#: Yes, I think AC Milan's foot work is much better on the whole.
#Person2#: Yet the Argentine attacker is worth a bet. | #Person1# and #Person2# think AC milan and the team of Argentine aren't evenly matched. | Summarize the 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 being childish. Your nose will heal. And so will your pride, if you let it. Let's get prepared for the competition. Just cheer up.
#Person2#: I'll have us ready for the Olympic games by the end of next month. After that, I don't know.
#Person1#: Don't know what?
#Person2#: Let's just say there could be some big changes around here.
#Person1#: Is that right? Like what kind of changes?
#Person2#: You'll see. Oh, yeah, you'll see.
#Person1#: Come on, grow up. Have you seen Vince around? I think you should go to him.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: He may console you and make you better. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to grow up, prepare for the Olympic games, and go to Vince for consolation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?
#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?
#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm to tell the future.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand?
#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to.
#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong. . .
#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money?
#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but. . .
#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter?
#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told. | #Person1# tells #Person2# palmistry is to tell one's future by looking at one's palm and asks to take a look at #Person2#'s palm. #Person2# accepts, and #Person1# finds #Person2# has a large gullibility line. | Summarize the 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, Dora, I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I didn't go anywhere. I stayed at home.
#Person1#: What's up? You look unhappy.
#Person2#: Nothing. I just feel very lonely in this city. I miss my family.
#Person1#: Oh, I know. Sometimes I have the same feeling with you. But you'd better not be so emotional.
#Person2#: Can you stay and accompany me for a while?
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. You can call me any time you are alone from now on.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. You are so sweet.
#Person1#: Not at all. We are friends. | Dora's stayed home for a long time. She feels alone and misses her family. #Person1# accompanies her for a while. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are the ceremony and reception held in the same place?
#Person2#: No, not usually. Most people are married in a church, and then the wedding party and guests go to another place for the reception. Sometimes, however, they hold the reception in a big room in the church.
#Person1#: Where do they go?
#Person2#: Either they go to a public place such as a hotel, a restaurant, or a club, or to the home of the bride.
#Person1#: They go to the home of the bride?
#Person2#: Why do you ask?
#Person1#: The Chinese custom is to go to the groom's home-just the opposite.
#Person2#: Oh! In our country the bride's family is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. So the reception is held at her home.
#Person1#: That's very expensive for the family of the bride.
#Person2#: Many American furthers joke that they would rather hold the ladder for their daughter to climb down and elope than pay for a wedding.
#Person1#: Tell me something about the bridal bouquet. Isn't it the custom to throw it?
#Person2#: Yes. When the bride and groom are ready to leave on their honeymoon all the single girls gather in one place. The bride stands with her back to them and throws her bouquet over her shoulder and they each try to catch it. The one who does will be the next one married.
#Person1#: Maybe I'll be the one. | #Person2# tells #Person1# in American the wedding ceremony and reception are usually held in different places and receptions are sometimes held in the bride's home. The bride's family is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, which is expensive. They also believe the one catches the bouquet will be the next one married. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How time flies!
#Person2#: May and Danny have already grown up.
#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.
#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.
#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight.
#Person1#: You were dull at that time.
#Person2#: But you agreed to go out with me at last.
#Person1#: I can't believe this for it's been 20 years since we got married. | #Person1# and #Person2# recall their first date and their marriage life of 20 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#: Hello, IMPF Bank, how can I help you?
#Person2#: I need to report a missing Bank Card and Book.
#Person1#: OK Sir. Could you tell me the account holder's name, the account number, the amount in the account and your PIN number, please?
#Person2#: Well, the account's in my name. Patrick Dean, that's D-E-A-N. The account number is 15273478841. There was about 20, 000 RMB inside.
#Person1#: OK, Sir. Almost there, I just need your PIN number. When we issue you with a new card and book we would recommend that you change your PIN number. It's a very simple procedure.
#Person2#: OK, it's 672910. | #Person1# helps Patrick Dean to deal with his missing bank card and book. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor Webber?
#Person2#: Yes, Yulong? What do you need?
#Person1#: I was hoping you would write a letter of recommendation. I want to enter a doctoral program in artificial intelligence. I think your recommendation is most important to me.
#Person2#: Good news! I'll be glad to. When do you need it?
#Person1#: The deadline is next weekend, but I would be really thankful if you could write it this week.
#Person2#: Okay, no problem. | Yulong wants to apply for a doctoral program and requests a recommendation letter from Professor Webber. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Daddy, I love this Happy Farmhouse. It's really fun.
#Person2#: Great. But no talking, now. Don't forget that you are on a ladder. Take care!
#Person1#: But you are holding it for me. Nothing to worry about. I trust you. Oops, what's that?
#Person2#: Don't touch it with your stick. It's a bumble bees' hive. Get down the ladder. Be quick.
#Person1#: What would happen if they started attacking you?
#Person2#: You can get killed. No kidding. Remember, never stir up a hive.
#Person1#: I see. Why do people come all the way here to pick apples by themselves and take them home? Isn't it easier for them to buy the apples in the supermarket?
#Person2#: It's for fun. And also, the apples here are Green Food.
#Person1#: Come on, daddy. You can see that people only pick the red ones.
#Person2#: Silly boy. Green Food means the plants grown without using any chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
#Person1#: Oh, then what would happen if there were pests?
#Person2#: I heard they used ultraviolet lamp to kill pests.
#Person1#: Cool! Well, let's go over there to join mom. I want to tell her all about the special pests-killing method. | #Person1# and #Person2# get away from a bumblebees' hive in Happy Farmhouse. #Person2# tells #Person1# people come to pick apples here because they are Green food and it's fun. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you see who the suspect was?
#Person2#: I got a perfect look at the suspect.
#Person1#: Would you be able to pick him out of a line-up?
#Person2#: That'll be easy.
#Person1#: Please take a careful look at these five men.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Is the suspect in this line?
#Person2#: I see him.
#Person1#: Which number is he?
#Person2#: The suspect is number four.
#Person1#: Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
#Person2#: I'm happy to be of assistance. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick the suspect out of five people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.
#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.
#Person1#: En, where do we pay the fares?
#Person2#: Just go to the ticket office in the subway.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?
#Person2#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. Be careful! Subway doors open and close automatically. | #Person2# suggests going to Wangfujing by subway and tells #Person1# there's no additional fare for changing trains. | Summarize the 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 got some great news for you!
#Person2#: did you get the position you wanted?
#Person1#: yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!
#Person1#: thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of them are qualified to fill that position.
#Person2#: sure, but you really did great and outperformed the others. You deserved it!
#Person1#: thank you very much.
#Person2#: you always have unique ideas and you're such a team leader.
#Person1#: I appreciate it very much. You've been doing great. I expect to see you be promoted pretty soon.
#Person2#: that's very nice of you to say so. I'll try my best. When will you start at the new position?
#Person1#: next week.
#Person2#: so by then, you'll be in charge of the whole department.
#Person1#: absolutely. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'ll be promoted to department manager next week. #Person1# thanks #Person2#'s congratulations and expects #Person2# will be promoted soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, China Travel Agency. May I have your name?
#Person2#: Chaowei please.
#Person1#: Hi Chaowei, how can I help.
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to travel to London. So I want you to make a reservation for me on May 1st.
#Person1#: Okay Chaowei, just a moment, please. I'm sorry but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May 2nd. They have two flights, one is at 9:30 a. m. and another at 2:00 p. m. Both flights have seats available.
#Person2#: That's great! I'd like to take the first available flight. I'll need an economy ticket.
#Person1#: One way trip or round trip?
#Person2#: One way trip. What's the fare, please?
#Person1#: Economy fare for one way trip is 2, 300 yuan.
#Person2#: I see. Is my ticket confirmed then?
#Person1#: Yes, I have confirmed your ticket.
#Person2#: Here is 2, 300 yuan.
#Person1#: Thank you Chaowei. Here is the ticket and receipt. Have a good time. | Chaowei wants a flight to London on May 1st, but it's full. Then #Person1# helps Chaowei to book a one-way economy ticket at 9:30 a. m. May 2nd. | Summarize the 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. Miss, what does the doctor say about me? When can I be discharged?
#Person2#: The doctor has examined your current situation. Since you are recovering so well, you will be discharged tomorrow.
#Person1#: Great, thanks. But how can I get discharged?
#Person2#: First please get the bill at the doctor's office, then pay it either with cash or by check. Even though you're discharged, you still need to take a rest at home. Don't hurry back to work until you have fully recovered.
#Person1#: Yes, I will. Thanks for your care. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'ll be discharged tomorrow but still need to take a rest at home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bill, please.
#Person2#: Please wait a moment. . . here is the bill. Please check it.
#Person1#: Excuse me, what's this item for?
#Person2#: For three bottles of Tsingtao beer.
#Person1#: But we've can canceled one bottle.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. Let me go back to the cashier's to have it changed. ( a few minutes later, the waiter returns with the new bill. )
#Person1#: I'm sorry for the miscalculation. Here's the new bill. Would you mind checking it again?
#Person2#: That's all right.
#Person1#: If you're staying at our hotel, you may sign the bill. | #Person1# checks the bill and finds it's overcharged. #Person2# apologizes for it and has it changed. | Summarize the 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 started cleaning up your room yet?
#Person2#: I haven't gotten started on my room yet.
#Person1#: When exactly do you plan on cleaning it?
#Person2#: I have every intention of cleaning my room later.
#Person1#: I thought I asked you to clean your room earlier.
#Person2#: I already told you that I'm going to do it.
#Person1#: Remember to vacuum the floor and dust everything.
#Person2#: I'll remember to do that.
#Person1#: Make sure that you don't go anywhere until you clean your room.
#Person2#: I'll clean my room before I leave. | #Person2# hasn't started cleaning up #Person2#'s room though #Person1# asked earlier. #Person2# promises to clean it before leaving. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why do you want to be a tour guide?
#Person2#: I like to travel and I also like meeting various kinds of people.
#Person1#: What courses have you completed at college?
#Person2#: I have studied English, tourist culture, guiding methods and techniques and so on.
#Person1#: Have you learned any other foreign languages?
#Person2#: Yes, I have learned Japanese as well.
#Person1#: Do you know that is a hard job?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. But I don't mind working hard.
#Person1#: Is there anything you want to ask about?
#Person2#: No. I only wish that you could give me a definite answer to my application as soon as possible. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a tour guide because #Person2# likes traveling and meeting people. #Person2# has related backgrounds and doesn't mind 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#: What do you think of that situation comedies showed every weekend?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't think much of them.
#Person1#: You're becoming a real television watcher.
#Person2#: A lot of people feel the same way. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't think much of the situation comedies. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to Wall Street?
#Person2#: Take the A train south to the Liberty Ave. stop. You should be able to find it from there.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but how do I know the subway train is going south?
#Person2#: The southbound A trains say Brooklyn.
#Person1#: O. K. , so it's this one?
#Person2#: Yeah. Hey? What are you doing? Let the people off the train before you get on.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry.
#Person2#: Jeez. Tourists. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the train to Wall Street and asks #Person1# to let people off before #Person1# getting on. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How have your two sons been doing at school lately, Andy?
#Person2#: Terrible! James never starts learning, and Malcolm never stops learning.
#Person1#: You're joking, of course. I hear that Malcolm is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year.
#Person2#: Yes, so his teachers say. He has always been working very hard. He wants to go to Oxford University next year.
#Person1#: Maybe he'll become a university professor in the end.
#Person2#: Maybe. But I think he studies too hard. I sometimes wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.
#Person1#: Yes. What about the younger one?
#Person2#: Well, Jame's teachers say that he is clever, but he hardly does his best. In other words, he's not bad when he makes an effort, but he's too lazy. He does his homework in ten minutes every evening and then rushes out to play tennis.
#Person1#: He's crazy about tennis, isn't he? Perhaps he can make his fortune at it. You can make more money from sport than other jobs these days.
#Person2#: So I believe. But my wife always worries about the children's future. She wants James to give up tennis and study law. | Andy tells #Person1# about his two sons. Malcolm wins many prizes this year and wants to go to Oxford University. James is crazy about tennis but Andy's wife wants James to give it up and study law. | Summarize the 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, Kangkang.
#Person2#: Hi, Jane.
#Person1#: What are you going to do this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: I'm going to a concert.
#Person1#: How exciting! Who is going to sing at the concert?
#Person2#: Xu Song. He is my favorite pop singer.
#Person1#: Where is he going to give the concert?
#Person2#: In the gym.
#Person1#: What time is it going to start?
#Person2#: At 7:30 p. m. Would you like to go with me?
#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm going to visit my uncle. | Kangkang is going to Xu Song's concert this Saturday evening while Jane's going to visit her uncle. | Summarize the 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, are you waiting to buy the concert tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.
#Person1#: How long have you been here?
#Person2#: About 50 minutes. I've hardly moved forward in that time.
#Person1#: Are you kidding?
#Person2#: Not at all. There was a couple up ahead of me who got so fed up that they finally gave up and left. They said they'd been here for more than an hour.
#Person1#: My God. Does anyone know what's causing the delay?
#Person2#: It could be that there aren't enough people selling tickets this afternoon. Or maybe their computers break down.
#Person1#: I just hope they don't run out of tickets when I get up there.
#Person2#: That really would be annoying, wouldn't it?
#Person1#: I guess I should have come before lunch. Or has it been like this all day?
#Person2#: Actually it has. In fact, before I came, I tried calling to order my tickets over the phone, just to avoid this long wait, but they don't take phone orders, or checks, or credit cards. It's cash or nothing. And you have to come in person.
#Person1#: Well, there are two more hours before the ticket office closes. Tickets to a good concert are worth waiting for. So I think i'll just make myself comfortable. | #Person2# and #Person1# complains about the delay in selling concert tickets. #Person2# tells #Person1# there has been a long queue all day, so #Person2# have tried calling to order the tickets but phone orders are unacceptable. #Person1# thinks good concerts are worth waiting for. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why so early?
#Person2#: Early? It's 3 o'clock now. School starts at 8:45 in the morning and ends at 3 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 a. m. until 5 p. m.
#Person2#: Gosh! | #Person1# is surprised at how early students leave school in #Person2#'s country. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like a cigarette?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
#Person1#: Really? Why?
#Person2#: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
#Person1#: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?
#Person2#: That's right. You should give it up, too. It's bad for your health.
#Person1#: Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying.
#Person2#: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can't think why I ever started. Anyway , it's obviously got you in its grip !
#Person1#: What do you mean? What are you talking about?
#Person2#: I mean you couldn't give it up!
#Person1#: Who? Me? Could't give up smoking? Nonsense! Of course I could! I know I could!
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: Because I've already proved it. Smoking's the easiest thing in the world to give up. I've done it hundreds of times! | #Person2# rejects #Person1#'s invitation for a cigarette because #Person2# wants to give it up. #Person2# thinks smoking is nasty but #Person1# couldn't give it up. #Person1# argues #Person1#'s done it hundreds of times. | Summarize the 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 heard about Zhan and David?
#Person2#: No, have they had another fight?
#Person1#: No, they've got engaged.
#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two?
#Person1#: Well, my dear, I didn't believe it either. But I got it straight from the horse's mouth. David called me this morning.
#Person2#: So when did this all happen?
#Person1#: Last weekend, while they were on their ski trip.
#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting married?
#Person1#: Next June.
#Person2#: I can hardly believe it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Zhan and David got engaged last week and will get married next June. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?
#Person2#: Don't feel like it. I'm broke.
#Person1#: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we?
#Person2#: Just look around? Ah, that's boring.
#Person1#: I'll go myself then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to Broadway Mall but #Person2# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon.
#Person2#: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby.
#Person1#: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday.
#Person2#: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes children and always wants a child of his own.
#Person1#: In fact, they're both very excited about the coming baby. Evelyn imagines what their baby would be look like, since one parent is American and the other one is Chinese.
#Person2#: Oh, right. Now I know why they would want to see our boy. It's hard to imagine the wonder! Are they expecting a boy or a girl?
#Person1#: It's still a mystery. Because Evelyn is only three-month pregnant. But she begins to take her maternity leave now.
#Person2#: Oh! You mean she doesn't have to work now? It's hard for young parents not to overreact, isn't it? | #Person1# and #Person2# are both happy as Bobby and Evelyn will have a baby. Evelyn is three-month pregnant but begins to take her maternity leave. #Person2# thinks she overreacts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Suiz worte me a letter.
#Person2#: What did she say?
#Person1#: She got a master degree, and now she is going for her doctor.
#Person2#: Really? I can't believe it.
#Person1#: It's not a surprise, is it? She has always been a hard working student.
#Person2#: But I think a master degree is good enough for a girl. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Suiz is going for a doctor's degree. But #Person2# thinks a master's degree is enough for a girl. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter, a table for two, please.
#Person2#: Yes, this way please.
#Person1#: Can we see the menu please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck.
#Person1#: We don't want that. Well. perhaps will be begin with mushroom soap and follow by some seafood and chips.
#Person2#: Do you want any dissert?
#Person1#: no dissert , thanks , just coffee. can I have the check please? | #Person2# helps #Person1# order mushroom soap, seafood, chips, and 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#: Julia, will you be my wife?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Steven.
#Person1#: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you.
#Person2#: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet.
#Person1#: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter you are happy or sad in future.
#Person2#: Your way does touch my heart.
#Person1#: So, will you marry me?
#Person2#: I want to think of it for some time. | Steven has made his proposal to Julia five times, but Julia still wants to think 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#: Are you new here?
#Person2#: Yes. It's my first day. My name is Monica Marten.
#Person1#: I'm Wilson Leach. That's my order form you're working on.
#Person2#: I just finished it. Do you want to fax it to the head office?
#Person1#: That would be great. Do you know how to use the fax machine?
#Person2#: Sure, I can send it right now.
#Person1#: Oh, Monica. I need to make some phone calls to China and Mexico.
#Person2#: What can I do to help?
#Person1#: Well, I'm OK calling China. The problem is that I can't speak any Spanish. Can you?
#Person2#: No problem. I studied it at college. You just have to tell me what to say.
#Person1#: That's really good. By the way, what's your typing speed?
#Person2#: I can type about 70 words a minute. | Monica helps Wilson fax an order to the head office. Wilson needs to make calls to China and Mexico and Monica'll help him with Spanish. | Summarize the 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, but I think you've made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Blvd.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. Did you say 1323 Wilson?
#Person1#: No, it is 3023. It is OK though, you don't have to take me there, I can walk from here.
#Person2#: I can just make a U turn and so one way street. See the sign up ahead? Maybe if I turn left here, I can come down the next street.
#Person1#: We can't do that during the rush hour. Really, though it won't be much trouble, sometimes one can wait 30 minutes for a taxi. So I'm happy to get this close.
#Person2#: 30 minutes? I've been riding around all day looking for passengers. | #Person2# drove a wrong way, but #Person1# says it's ok as #Person1# can walk to there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think it's very important to relax because if you don't. You can get too stressed. What do you think?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so, once I even got ill because I was too stressed out studying for exams. But what do you do to relax?
#Person1#: Well, sometimes I go to my room and lie down and listen to my favorite music or read a book. What about you?
#Person2#: I want to relax, I often play computer games.
#Person1#: I don't think computer games are relaxing. Yhey can be so exciting and then it's difficult to stop playing.
#Person2#: It's not a problem for me, it's good fun. I sometimes play until midnight.
#Person1#: Really? That's too bad for your health, you'd better not stay up for it again. Going out is a better way. I sometimes like to take my dog for a long walk in the country or a park. That makes me feel healthy and relaxed.
#Person2#: I agree with you. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# think it's important to relax. #Person1# likes listening to music or reading books to relax. #Person2# likes playing computer games, but #Person1# thinks it's not good for health. | Summarize the 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 received Tom's invitation yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. Invitation to What?
#Person1#: Tom bought a new house last week. And he's going to hold a house warming party this weekend.
#Person2#: Have you seen the house?
#Person1#: Yes, it's very big. It has a large bedroom for him and his wife, and a bedroom for each of their four children.
#Person2#: Is there a garden behind the house?
#Person1#: Yes, you know. Tom loves gardening. Now he can finally grow all the different plants he loves.
#Person2#: I'll go and check my email this afternoon. I must have just missed his invitation. I really look forward to seeing his new house. | #Person1# says Tom bought a big house and sent invitations to his house warming party. #Person2# hasn't received it and will go and check email. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think I want to go back to school, Paul.
#Person2#: Well, that's a nice idea, Cindy. But what would you study?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. I've always been interested in psychology. I think I'd do really well.
#Person2#: Uh-huh, it's not that I don't believe in you, sweetheart. You were always a good student, but it's different when you're an adult going back to school.
#Person1#: Well, I don't think I would have any problems making friends. Lots of older folks get a second BA degree later in life, just like I would be doing and besides I've always been young at heart. I'm sure I'd get along with the other students. And I think I'd be an even better rider and test taker now. Then when I went to college in my late teens and early 20s.
#Person2#: Yeah, but that's not what I'm worried about honey. Have you given any thought to what you do when you graduate?
#Person1#: I suppose I'd look for a job.
#Person2#: And what do you know about jobs in the field of psychology?
#Person1#: Not too much I guess, but I could start small and work my way to the top.
#Person2#: That sounds like something a person might say about a big company on the Wall Street. Psychology is different. There just aren't that many jobs in that field right now and the ones that are out there don't pay much unless you have a PhD. I mean, we have 2 kids to feed, you know? | Cindy wants to go back to school to get a second BA in psychology, but Paul is worried there aren't that many jobs in this field while they have 2 kids to feed. | Summarize the 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 made you join the Tai Chi Club, Monica?
#Person2#: I used to like to play volleyball and tennis. Now, I just want to try a sport, which is not that intense for a change.
#Person1#: Why didn't you choose yoga? It's very popular nowadays, and also involves less physical intensity.
#Person2#: Well, another reason why I chose Tai Chi, was because I always have a fascination with Chinese culture.
#Person1#: How does Tai Chi relate to Chinese culture? I thought is just a way of exercise.
#Person2#: It's more than that, the core concept of Tai Chi is to find balance in your life, like if you eat too much, you'll become overweight. But if you don't eat enough, you'll suffer other health problems, the key is, never too much, nor too less.
#Person1#: Wow, that's deep, but you get tired after you do Tai Chi? I know you have heavy work.
#Person2#: Quite the opposite. After playing Tai Chi, my mind is more relaxed and it's much easier for me to get focused. | Monica tells #Person1# that she joins Tai Chi Club and the core concept of Tai Chi is to find balance in people's life. Her mind is more relaxed after doing Tai Chi. | Summarize the 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, well. It was fun to be the winner. But... it's too big. I must be an extra small in the States.
#Person2#: So what about the tennis racket?
#Person1#: Look! It's amazing. I can't wait to try it out!
#Person2#: How much did that end up costing you?
#Person1#: Oh... around twenty bucks. A bargain if you ask me. Look at the picture of her playing with it!
#Person2#: Hey, two for one. That's a super deal.
#Person1#: And here's her signature! | #Person1# tells #Person2# it costs #Person1# around twenty bucks to get the tennis racket and the picture with someone's signature. #Person2# thinks it's a super deal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Comfort Inn, may I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m looking for a hotel near the convention center.
#Person1#: You ' re in luck! We ' re just a two-minute drive from there. Would you like to make a reservation?
#Person2#: Not just yet. I have one or two questions. How much for a single?
#Person1#: During the peak season, a single room goes for 50 dollars on a night. But we ' Ve got a Single Super Saver Special going on right now, only $ 30 a night. And we ' Ve also extended our checkout time 00 in
#Person2#: That ' s a good deal. Since this is a working trip, I wonder if you have meeting rooms where I can get together with some clients.
#Person1#: Yes, we have five meeting rooms, of various sizes. We can accommodate large meetings and small, informal gatherings as well. Of course, if you have many small meeting, you might consider checking
#Person2#: That sounds great. Do you accept checks?
#Person1#: I ' m sorry, sir, we don ' t. But we do accept all major credit cards. | #Person2#'s looking for a hotel near the convention center. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's a special on single rooms and they have meeting rooms of various sizes. #Person2# is satisfied. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Congratulations, Francis. Your hard working finally pays off. I am so happy for your promotion.
#Person2#: Thanks, Monica. Without support from you and other colleagues, I would not have made it.
#Person1#: I hope I could get promoted some day. Tell me about your experience, ok?
#Person2#: Well, just saying that you wanted to get promoted is not enough, you need to write down your desirable position and an available plan for achieving that adjective. Don ' t be afraid of taking challenging. They might be opportunities and failing is not fatal. You learn more from that actually. Sometimes, you need to fail to be successful.
#Person1#: How do you think if I volunteer for some work?
#Person2#: I think it is a smart idea. Our boss always likes it when employees take initiatives. | Francis got promoted and tells #Person1# about his experience. He suggests #Person1# make plans and take challenges. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Medicine Industry, this is Peter Bush speaking, can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, could you connect this call with Mr. Brown, please
#Person1#: May I know who's calling?
#Person2#: This is Li Ping of ABC computer company limited. I'm calling on our Mr. Wilson the general manager of our company.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Li, Mr. Brown is now in a meeting.May I have your number, and ask him to call you back later?
#Person2#: I'm afraid Mr. Wilson would like to speak to Mr. Brown right now.He ' s got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown without delay.
#Person1#: Ok, then would you please hold the line? Mr. Li, the line is through, Mr. Brown is ready answering the call, go ahead.
#Person2#: Thank you for your assistance, Mr. Bush.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | Mrs. Li phones Medicine Industry since Mr. Wilson's got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown. Mr. Bush helps with 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#: Good afternoon! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
#Person1#: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
#Person2#: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on?
#Person1#: Of course. The fitting room is right over there.
#Person2#: Do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight.
#Person1#: l'm sorry. All the black of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one?
#Person2#: OK. Let me try it on. What do you think?
#Person1#: Oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck.
#Person2#: Really? I'II take it and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you get it in?
#Person1#: Our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number.
#Person2#: Thanks. How much would that come to?
#Person1#: Let me see... | #Person2# buys a red silk coat as #Person1# says it's believed in China that red color brings happiness and good luck. #Person2# orders a black one to be sent by mail when #Person1# gets it in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bob!
#Person2#: Anne! I haven't seen you for ages. How ' Ve you been?
#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?
#Person2#: Not bad. It really is great to see you again. Where have you been?
#Person1#: Guangzhou. I've got a cousin there. | Bob and Anne who haven't seen each other for ages greet each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC company?
#Person2#: Yes, may I help you?
#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo only... looking for a reserve car of your company. All of above, we cannot find it.
#Person2#: What is your reservation number?
#Person1#: Our reservation number is J - 221.
#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes, we have your reservation number.
#Person1#: You mean you haven ' t arranged any car?
#Person2#: I ' m sorry to say no.
#Person1#: Here I ' ll take taxi instead, how do you refund us? | #Person1# reserved a car from ABC company but #Person2# hasn't arranged any car. #Person1# asks for a refund. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you do in your spare times?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classical musics.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football.
#Person1#: Do you like reading books?
#Person2#: Yes. I enjoying reading biographs, especially those of well-known statesmen, militarists and artists, I can learn a lot from their life histories.
#Person1#: Who are you favourite authors?
#Person2#: I like the novels of Inches very much, I have reading almost all of them in Chinese translation, I wish i can reading them in the original. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes listening to classical music, playing football, and reading biographies and the novels of Inches. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or - treating?
#Person2#: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?
#Person1#: Of course, I did, but when I was ten! Trick - or-treating is for kids, plus, I'm sure people will think you're a kidnapper or something, running around with kids NCP at night.
#Person2#: Whatever, I'm going next door I heard Mrs. Robinson is giving out big bags of M & Ms! | #Person1# thinks Tom is too old to be trick-or-treating but Tom insists on doing 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#: Do you have to leave soon?
#Person2#: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty.
#Person1#: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush.
#Person2#: Yeah. You know what Dave just said?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: He said I should put on something very nice, because this girl will be my next target.
#Person1#: He knows you very well.
#Person2#: He always makes fun of me. He always says things like that. You know the new coming teacher, a Chinese Canadian. He said she would really be my chance.
#Person1#: I'm sure you have chances everywhere. You're handsome, talkative, and got a sense of humor. You must be very popular.
#Person2#: No, you're kidding. I'm not taking it seriously. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Dave told him a beautiful girl who might be his next target will pick him up tonight. #Person1# admires #Person2# and thinks #Person2# must be very popular. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack?
#Person2#: Well, do you think I have to?
#Person1#: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days.
#Person2#: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon.
#Person1#: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice!
#Person2#: But I don't think it's so nice.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The weather report says it's going to rain for a whole week.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid all the flowers will die in the rain. | #Person1# requests Jack to water the flowers but Jack says they don't have to because it'll rain for a whole week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder if it is possible that we organize a dinner party for all the colleagues in our departments. They are working very hard these days. Maybe it is time for everybody to relax a little.
#Person2#: That is a good idea, I love it. What time do you think is convenient?
#Person1#: Well, what about this Thursday evening after we finish the weekly meeting?
#Person2#: Ok, I will inform everybody when they come back from lunch. It has been a long time since we had the department dinner last time. I am sure they don't want to miss it.
#Person1#: I hope so. Let me know how many will come. Then I will book the restaurant. | #Person1# suggests organizing a department dinner party since it's time for everyone to relax a little. #Person2# will inform all the colleagues. | Summarize the 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#'s late because #Person2#'s watch stopped. | Summarize the 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 courses are you taking?
#Person2#: Chinese, maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and so on.
#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?
#Person2#: To be honest, I like most of them, except for my Chinese teacher. She is quite young, but her class is too boring!
#Person1#: That's too bad. Do you have any foreign teachers?
#Person2#: Yes, my oral English teacher is an American. He is from a small town in California.
#Person1#: What is he like?
#Person2#: He is great. He always tells us not to study for exams, and to pay more attention to communication rather than just memorizing.
#Person1#: Are you able to follow him?
#Person2#: Not everything, but nearly. He speaks very clearly.
#Person1#: Oh, that's good! He sounds like a good teacher.
#Person2#: Absolutely! If you come to our class, I am sure you will like him. | #Person2# doesn't like #Person2#'s Chinese teacher because her class is too boring. #Person2# likes the oral English teacher and thinks he is great. | Summarize the 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, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.
#Person2#: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?
#Person1#: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.
#Person2#: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.
#Person1#: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.
#Person2#: Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you.
#Person1#: But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, honey.
#Person1#: Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat.
#Person2#: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way.
#Person1#: Give me a break. It's not funny.
#Person2#: Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today.
#Person1#: Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner. | #Person1#'s complaining as the heat is unbearable and #Person1#'s new hat cannot get rid of the heat but burns #Person1#'s head. May comforts #Person1# that it'll rain later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom, I'm starving.
#Person2#: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?
#Person1#: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?
#Person2#: Me what?
#Person1#: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.
#Person2#: It's not for us.
#Person1#: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so unfair!
#Person2#: Don't be a smarty-pants. It's for Grandma Wang.
#Person1#: What was that again?
#Person2#: It's for Grandma Wang. She is sick and her only daughter went abroad weeks ago. So she needs our help.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't know that. But I wanna help.
#Person2#: Umm, let me think for a moment. We can meet her together after I finish cooking.
#Person1#: I'll get knee to knee with her.
#Person2#: Good boy. I can only imagine how happy she will be to see you. | #Person1#'s back early because #Person1#'s teacher had a sudden stomachache. Mum's cooking for Grandma Wang because she's sick and her only daughter went abroad. #Person1# offers to 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#: Hello, Lucy, I heard you did a good deal in interview.
#Person2#: It's OK.
#Person1#: What did you do in the interview?
#Person2#: I observed the interviewer's manner, mien and gesture carefully besides paying attention to mine.
#Person1#: Are all these helpful for the interview?
#Person2#: Of course. The manner of shaking hands can show a man's character. For example, the interviewer who shakes your hand lightly, is a easygoing man although he looks cool.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: You can discover interviewer's eyes because they can show his thoughts, and can judge whether he is interested in your words by his gesture and mien. | Lucy did well in an interview and tells #Person1# it's helpful to observe the interviewer's manner and discover his eyes to figure out his character and thoughts. | Summarize the 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 glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary. Have a safe trip!
#Person2#: Thanks. Try not to work too hard while I'm away!
#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try not to! See you after Christmas.
#Person2#: Okay-bye! Have a nice Christmas. | #Person1# says goodbye to Mary for her Christmas leave. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith.
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please. You are Mr. Sun?
#Person2#: Thank you. Yes, I am Dunlin.
#Person1#: I have read your resume. I know you have worked for 3 years. Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering?
#Person2#: Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering. The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines.
#Person1#: What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering?
#Person2#: I like designing products, and one of my designs received an award. Moreover, I am familiar with CAD. But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed.
#Person1#: Why did you decide to apply for this position?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I am very interested in the field your company is in.
#Person1#: What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours?
#Person2#: Interpersonal and technical skills.
#Person1#: We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?
#Person2#: I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president.
#Person1#: That sounds very good. How do you see your career development?
#Person2#: After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management. I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department.
#Person1#: Have you anything to ask about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you offer any opportunities for further study?
#Person1#: Yes. If you undertake additional courses, provided these are approved, and you complete them successfully, you can claim back part, quite a large part, 75 % of the costs you incurred. Not just the fees, - traveling and other expenses too.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Sun. I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. I do hope the answer will be favorable. Goodbye. | Mrs. Smith's interviewing Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun tells her his interests in mechanical engineering, his reasons for applying for the position, and his strengths and experience. He hopes to become a supervisor in a few years. Mrs. Smith tells him the company offers opportunities for further study and he can claim back part if he completes the courses successfully. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I would like to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I am sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Hong Kong the next day.
#Person2#: May I inquire about the departure time?
#Person1#: A 9:12 flight in the morning and a 14:00 flight in the afternoon.
#Person2#: When will the plane reach Hong Kong for the morning flight?
#Person1#: At 10:20
#Person2#: OK. I would like to book a ticket for that one.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Please reconfirm your ticket no later than 12 noon two days before the flight ; otherwise, your reservation will automatically be canceled.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. What's the fare?
#Person1#: It's 500 dollars, not including ground transportation fares between the airport and downtown.
#Person2#: I see. Will it be doubled for the round trip?
#Person1#: Right, sir. And please do not forget to bring a valid travel document with you when you buy the tickets.
#Person2#: I won't. | #Person2# wants to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2 but there's no ticket available. #Person1# helps #Person2# book a ticket for the next morning and reminds #Person2# to reconfirm the ticket. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Johnny, have you tidied up your room yet?
#Person2#: Not yet, Mom. Why are you on such a cleanliness kick anyway?
#Person1#: Do I have to remind you that your grandma is arriving tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, my God, I forgot grandma's coming!
#Person1#: Yes, so this place had better be clean. You know Grandma. . .
#Person2#: . . . I know I'll be killed if I pee on the toilet seat.
#Person1#: And Steve is going to look after you until we come back. | Mom asks Johnny to tidy up his room because his grandma is coming. | Summarize the 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 curious. What is it like doing housework all day for a living?
#Person2#: It's a little like being a mom, only I get paid for it!
#Person1#: I still think that it is a bitstrange that you like to do that kind of thing. Most women would rather hire a maid.
#Person2#: That's exactly why my business is doing so well!
#Person1#: How Ay clients do you have already?
#Person2#: Well, I've been in business for one month now and I have ten clients.
#Person1#: Wow. Too bad I don't have a clue about housework.
#Person2#: If you ever need a job, let me know. I can always train you. | #Person1# thinks it strange that #Person2# does housework for a living, but #Person2#'s business is doing well. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, could you please tell me the way to Aidan Bookstore?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Would you like to walk there or take a bus?
#Person1#: Er. . . Is it far from here?
#Person2#: It's just about ten minutes'walk. Go along this street, on the third cross you'll find it on your left.
#Person1#: Then I'll walk. Many thanks.
#Person2#: Not at all. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to walk to the Aidan Bookstore. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Is Ms. April Wang available at the moment?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Sir. She's currently away at our sub-branch. Is there anything I can help you with?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm in the process of applying for a credit card with you, and Ms. Wang asked me to drop off these documents.
#Person1#: Let me take a look. . . ID, yes, form completed, yes, well, it looks in order, Sir.
#Person2#: Do you need anything else from me?
#Person1#: We do require a deposit before we can issue you with a personal credit card.
#Person2#: No problem. How much? If I don't have enough on me, I'll pop over to the ATM and draw some.
#Person1#: The minimum deposit is 1, 500 RIB. But you will need to pay some small additional handling charges as well.
#Person2#: I think I can manage that. Let's see. . . yes, here we are. | #Person2# comes to meet Ms. April Wang to drop off some documents for his credit card application. #Person1# tells #Person2# Ms. April Wang isn't available and helps #Person2# with the process. | Summarize the 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 Jackie. You don't look too well. What's going on?
#Person2#: It's nothing. I'm just a little stressed out.
#Person1#: Why? What's stressing you out?
#Person2#: School. Since I was working part time, I had a difficult time keeping up with class. Now that we have exams coming up, I'm totally freaking out.
#Person1#: The best thing to do is study as much as you can. I'm sure you'll do alright.
#Person2#: I hope so. I guess I won't be sleeping for the next 3 days. That's what it'll take.
#Person1#: I have to study for an exam too. Why don't we study together. We can encourage each other.
#Person2#: That will be great. | Jackie's stressed out since he had a difficult time keeping up with classes and the exams are coming. #Person1# suggests studying together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mary, I have decided to look for a job as a salesman.
#Person2#: Good! Have you got the recruitment information on marketing?
#Person1#: Yes. I have found some through different channels.
#Person2#: Really? That's great! Tell me.
#Person1#: OK. The first piece of job information I got was from the Internet, and it is about selling medicines.
#Person2#: What do you think of this job?
#Person1#: I am not familiar with the medicine industry, and I don't think it fits me well.
#Person2#: Then how about the others?
#Person1#: Another is about electronic commerce, and its products are mainly large machinery equipments.
#Person2#: I have heard about electronic commerce, and many people say it has good prospects for development.
#Person1#: I also feel it's nice. I want to give it a try.
#Person2#: Come on! I believe you will succeed.
#Person1#: Thanks. You can also seek job information on the Internet.
#Person2#: Good idea. I will think it over. | #Person1# is looking for a job as a salesman. After gathering the recruitment information from different channels, #Person1# wants to try the one about electronic commerce. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC Company?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.
#Person2#: What is your reservation number?
#Person1#: Our reservation number is J - 221.
#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes. We have your reservation number.
#Person1#: You mean you haven't arranged any car.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say ' No. '
#Person1#: Here, I'll take a taxi instead. How do you refund us? | #Person1# reserved a car from ABC company but #Person2# hasn't arranged any car. #Person1# asks for a refund. | Summarize the 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 dispose of the waste in your factory?
#Person2#: We try to recycle as much as we can.
#Person1#: What about the rest? How do you get rid of it?
#Person2#: We have to send it to landfill. It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste.
#Person1#: But doesn't incineration produce carbon monoxide?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right, it does. But we believe it's less harmful to the environment than landfill | #Person2#'s factory recycles the waste as much as possible and plans to burn the rest instead of landfilling, which will be less harmful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ahahah! What is that thing on your couch! It just moved!
#Person2#: Did you think it wasn't real? That's my pet lizard.
#Person1#: You have a pet lizard? Somehow I never would have imagined that.
#Person2#: His name is Grunt. Come closer and I'll properly introduce you.
#Person1#: Does it bite or scratch?
#Person2#: No, he's perfectly harmless. And he's not afraid of strangers either. Here, hold him.
#Person1#: Wow. He's heavy! And his skin feels really cool.
#Person2#: Stick around and you'll get to know him better. He has a very unusual personality. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s pet lizard Grunt to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he's harmless and has an unusual 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#: I'm glad you could make it.
#Person2#: It's my job. What can I help you with?
#Person1#: I think a pipe burst in my apartment.
#Person2#: In what room is this pipe?
#Person1#: You'll find the pipe in my bathroom.
#Person2#: When did the pipe start leaking?
#Person1#: It's been leaking for a couple of days now.
#Person2#: I will need to tear down that wall to fix that pipe.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: You're fine with that?
#Person1#: I just want the problem taken care of.
#Person2#: Okay. I will begin working on it now, if you'd like. | There's a pipe burst in #Person1#'s bathroom. #Person2# comes to fix 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 don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They are so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.
#Person2#: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give you one.
#Person1#: What if I lose it? Or break it?
#Person2#: Just be as careful with the camera as you are with your own one. We trust you. Plus, you need to pay a deposit of $500, just in case something does happen.
#Person1#: I think I'm better off buying my own. I bet I can get one for $60. Even if I get a used one, it's better than having to owe the school $500. | #Person1# doesn't have a good camera. #Person2# suggests borrowing one from the photography lab with a deposit of $500. #Person1# thinks it's better to buy 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#: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?
#Person2#: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay?
#Person1#: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too.
#Person2#: OK. He won't mind?
#Person1#: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you.
#Person2#: Will we drive to New York?
#Person1#: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime.
#Person2#: What's the climate like?
#Person1#: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes.
#Person2#: Well, when do we leave?
#Person1#: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon?
#Person2#: No problem. | John invites Julia to go to New York over the spring break. Julia agrees and they plan the details. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Susan. You're good at remembering things, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. Why?
#Person1#: I'm always forgetting things. Last week I went to the bank for some money, and I forgot to take it out of the machine. When I remembered and went back, the money was gone. Besides, I couldn't remember where I parked my car.
#Person2#: That's pretty bad.
#Person1#: Can you give me some advice on ways to improve my memory?
#Person2#: Not really. You'd better just let me drive you to the bank next time. | #Person1# tells Susan about #Person1#'s experience of forgetting things and asks Susan for 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#: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!
#Person2#: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy. | #Person1#'s grateful that #Person2#'s back safe and sound as the only survivor. | Summarize the 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. Good evening.
#Person2#: Hello, may I please speak to George Hatton?
#Person1#: To whom, did you say?
#Person2#: George Hatton.
#Person1#: I'm sorry but no one of that name lives here. What number are you calling?
#Person2#: 123-4567.
#Person1#: That's our number all right but no Mr. Hatton lives here. This is the Smith residence.
#Person2#: Oh, I must have the wrong number. I'm terribly sorry.
#Person1#: That's all right. I hope you find Mr. Hatton. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye and thank you. | #Person2# tries to phone George Hatton but finds the number is wrong. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.
#Person2#: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.
#Person1#: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?
#Person2#: Young people ought to carry out their responsibilities. If it's needed, they would live with their parents.
#Person1#: When I'm old, I'll also be like that.
#Person2#: You need a child first, and that's your duty, too.
#Person1#: I know that's what I must do. | #Person2# thinks young people should live with their parents if needed, though they may have different lifestyles. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sue? Do you want to join the softball team? We need another player.
#Person2#: I haven't played softball since I was in high school!
#Person1#: Come on! It'll be fun. We play every other Saturday afternoon from May until August.
#Person2#: Okay. I guess I could give it a try. | #Person1# invites Sue to join the softball team. Sue will try. | Summarize the 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 Mike!
#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry!
#Person1#: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much!
#Person2#: How are your cases coming along?
#Person1#: Very well, thanks , I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work , I have been worked on in for six months, and i 'm so closed to end. I can feel it.
#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the right building?
#Person1#: Yes , It's only eight forty. Thanks so much!
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye!
#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye! | Sally's in a hurry for an exam. Mike offers to drive her. Sally tells Mike her cases will be finished soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I don't know whether or not to believe him.
#Person2#: You can trust him. He always tells the truth.
#Person1#: But it's really too important to me.
#Person2#: I said you can trust him. You just have to believe it. | #Person1# doesn't know whether to believe a man or not. #Person2# asks #Person1# to trust him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain?
#Person2#: I can't stand up! My stomach is killing me!
#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?
#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!
#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly?
#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over.
#Person1#: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently?
#Person2#: No, and I don't usually get a lot of stomachaches.
#Person1#: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is.
#Person2#: I think that that is the best way to figure out what is causing this. Thank you. | #Person2# can't bear with the stomachache. #Person1# will get #Person2# to an emergency room to check the problem. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, we still have some extra money after buying the TV set last week. If you want to buy something else, you can.
#Person2#: Well, I need a bike. I don't want to go to work by bus anymore. There are so many people on the bus sometimes that I just can't get on it.
#Person1#: What do you think of walking to work for exercise? I actually think you need a new computer. Your old one is pretty slow.
#Person2#: Yes, I do need a computer. Then I will give up on the bike idea. Then I could have $400 to buy a new computer.
#Person1#: Not just $400. I can give you $100 more than that. If you're going to buy a computer, you should buy a good one. | #Person2# wants to use the extra money to buy a bike. #Person1# thinks #Person2# needs a new computer instead. #Person2# decides to buy a computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here?
#Person2#: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee?
#Person2#: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese.
#Person2#: That's too bad, you know, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it's fun.
#Person1#: You did? Please tell me, I've spent months trying to learn Chinese like you. But it seems I've never made any progress.
#Person2#: I'm learning Chinese by singing songs.
#Person1#: How do you learn the words?
#Person2#: I found a website 2 weeks ago that has all the words in Chinese characters, and in Pinyin, that has helped me a lot.
#Person1#: I guess that would be a start, but can you actually speak Chinese now?
#Person2#: No, but I'm making progress and I'm not studying all night like you, would you like to try?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Yesterday, I downloaded a new song to learn, and I have the words here on my iPad. | Sylvia's upset because she was up all night long working on Chinese. Bob suggests she learn Chinese by singing songs and recommends a website. Sylvia will have a try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Royal Bank. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I have an account with your bank and I'd like to have a copy of my bank statement. I tried to reach you this morning but the lines were all busy. Can I request a statement over the phone?
#Person1#: Unluckily you can't. However you can get it on the bank's website but to use the website, you need to register as a member.
#Person2#: Alright. I'll just check the website. Can you give me the website address?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# from Royal Bank tells #Person2# #Person2# can't request a statement over the phone but can get it on the website. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jonas, have you finished the report yet?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm still reading through all these papers. Do you need it right now?
#Person1#: I don't, but Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. You know, he always starts to get anxious about the weekly report about this time of the day.
#Person2#: But it's only Thursday morning. We have a day and a half left before he needs it. And what if something big happens today?
#Person1#: I know. The report should include everything from the week, but he just likes to know that we're not finishing it off at the last minute.
#Person2#: When have I ever done that?
#Person1#: Of course, you never would. But last month, we had a lot of trouble getting the reports in on time.
#Person2#: Well, good thing he hired me. | Jonas hasn't finished the weekly report and #Person1# reminds her that Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. Jonas is confident to finish it on 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#: Father sent me to the school to pick you up this afternoon. But you were not there. What were you guys doing, William?
#Person2#: Our music club held an activity in the shopping center then.
#Person1#: What activity? You didn't tell us anything about it.
#Person2#: So sorry. I should have told mom and dad and you last night. But I was afraid I would be too nervous to play well if they went there. Mrs. Smith took us there. She has been preparing us for this free performance for a month.
#Person1#: It's OK? What did you do then?
#Person2#: In the beginning, we all walked in the shopping center like we were shopping there. A few minutes later, one of our members began to play the violin in the center on the first floor. With that music, we all quickly gathered there one by one and joined to play.
#Person1#: You mean you held the performance among passers-by?
#Person2#: Yes, we played 4 pieces of music in total. So many people stood around us and recorded it with their cameras and cell phones.
#Person1#: You did well. Your performance is very meaningful. | William tells #Person1# that his music club held a music performance among passers-by. William didn't tell the family about it because William was afraid he would be nervous if they went there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Great. I went all over the world. I started out in Germany and then made my way to Spain and France. After Europe, I went to Egypt and Turkey, then over to India and China. From China, I traveled to Thailand and Indonesia. Then spent some time in Australia. I was planning on going to South America, but I ran out of money.
#Person1#: How long were you gone for? It felt like years.
#Person2#: Almost half a year. I was gone for 5 months. It was amazing and I learned so much about myself and the world around me.
#Person1#: A few years ago, I spent 2 weeks in England and Ireland, but that's it. I almost went to Brazil for work last year. But my boss changed his mind. What are you up to now that you're back home?
#Person2#: I have to find a place to live. Right now, I'm staying with my parents. I also have to find a job.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: Anything in the food business.
#Person1#: I have a friend who works at a nice restaurant. I can introduce you to him.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s 5-month tour around the world. #Person2# is looking for a place to live and a job in the food business. #Person1# will introduce #Person2# to #Person1#'s friend working at a restaurant. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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