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#Person1#: Good morning! Welcome to our bank! How may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'm Steven Smith. I want to open an account here.
#Person1#: OK! Come this way please. You should fill a form here first. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you very much! And then what?
#Person1#: If you don't mind, Mr. Smith, please go to counter number six to queue up and wait for the service.
#Person2#: OK! Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Steven wants to open an account. #Person1# guides him to fill a form and to queue up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack.
#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.
#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having.
#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting. Last week, I had to call the plumber to fix the toilet. Anyway, all par for the course when you own a house, I guess. I think I am going to hire an interior decorator to look the place over.
#Person1#: I'Ve studied home decoration as a hobby. Could I make some suggestions?
#Person2#: Go right ahead.
#Person1#: Well, I think a crystal chandelier would look great in your living room, and maybe some new drapes for the windows. Also, a grandfather clock would look great in the den. Perhaps you could buy some potted plants for the dining room
#Person2#: Well, you really do have a talent for this, Alice. Thanks for the suggestions.
#Person1#: You are welcome, Jack. Glad to be of help. | Jack has a nice house but many things have been going wrong lately. Then Alice offers some suggestions about his home decoration. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom?
#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wanton Marsalis.
#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't!!! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like rock a lot.
#Person1#: Who's your favorite group?
#Person2#: The Cranberries. I love their music. How about you? Do you like them?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I can't stand them!! | #Person1# likes Jazz while Tom likes rock. They talk about Wanton Marsalis and the Cranberries. | Summarize the 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 noticed that serious pollution in modern cities goes from bad to worse?
#Person2#: You said it. We'er breathing poisonous air every day.
#Person1#: I think it's time for the government to take strong action. And people should try to protect environment.
#Person2#: I absolutely agree with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# think people should take actions to protect the environment. | Summarize the 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 cannot ignore her suggestion. In fact I always value her suggestion.
#Person2#: I know. Maybe you will get the air if you go against her.
#Person1#: Well, it takes two to make a happy marriage.
#Person2#: And it takes two to make an agreement too. You have no guts, I am afraid. | #Person2# thinks #Person1# has no guts to go against his wife. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have wool socks?
#Person2#: Yes. We have socks made of various materials. These socks are of imported wool.
#Person1#: Can you guarantee the quality?
#Person2#: Yes, absolutely.
#Person1#: Where are the panty-hose?
#Person2#: Here. We have black, white and transparent panty-hose here. | #Person1# wants to buy wool socks and panty-hose. #Person2# serves #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.
#Person2#: Let's see. . . 'Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Betty Sue. 'Oh, I don't know. . .
#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?
#Person2#: What about my resume?
#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You're a real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview. | Mary sees a job ad and encourages Ted to apply. Ted 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#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I want to have a two-day trip around the city.
#Person1#: Would you please have a look at the table? I think this one fits you.
#Person2#: It's interesting. I think I will take the bus tour. By the way, what about the lodging?
#Person1#: We will lodge at the indigenes'houses. It's interesting. | #Person2# will take the bus tour for a two-day trip according to #Person1#'s recommendation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You know who won the election, right?
#Person2#: I'm still shocked that Obama was elected.
#Person1#: I couldn't believe it, either.
#Person2#: He just made history.
#Person1#: I hope you voted for him.
#Person2#: Of course I did. Did you?
#Person1#: I made sure to vote for him.
#Person2#: I am really excited about this.
#Person1#: I know how you feel.
#Person2#: Hopefully, he'll change things in our nation.
#Person1#: I know that he will.
#Person2#: I trust him. | #Person1# and #Person2# are excited that Obama won the election. | Summarize the 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 just looked over your resume and I must admit I am quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments.
#Person1#: You'Ve got plenty of training and experience. I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals. Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
#Person2#: To be honest, I don't plan in that much detail. My goals tend to be general ; I define success according to the job at hand. I see myself advancing as I succeed, but I don't necessarily dwell on
#Person1#: interesting! And how do you feel about decision-making? Are you an independent thinker, or do you depend more on your superior for direction?
#Person2#: That depends a bit on the problem at hand. There are certain situations in which a manager can give a general directive, and expect his employees to know how to take the initiative on the detail
#Person1#: Sounds good. Everyone is taking about teams these days. Can you describe your role as a member of a sales team?
#Person2#: I see myself as an encourager. Of course, sales can be quite competitive and sometimes people in this field have a secret desire for others to fail. In my last job, each representative handled
#Person1#: So, your experience is as impressive in practice as it is on paper. | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s impressive resume and asks #Person2# some questions, such as #Person2#'s goals, thoughts about decision-making, and the role as a member of a sales team. #Person2# answers perfectly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your family must be busy shopping for Christmas, now.
#Person2#: Oh yeah and decorating the house too was colored paper and pictures. they will put a Christmas tree just inside the front door, pained toys and colored electric lights along the branches and plays all the gift packages under it
#Person1#: Woo, your home will beautiful on Christmas.
#Person2#: Sure thing.
#Person1#: I do wish your christmas and happy new year.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s family would decorate the house at Christmas. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: In China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.
#Person2#: Maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something with laptop. While they are savoring a coffee at a leisured pace, they are actually showing off!
#Person1#: Yes. Behind a lifestyle, there is a culture. Young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. While they may not really like coffee, they think it desirable and enviable to be lavish with money in those high-consumption places.
#Person2#: Then what about tea? We need to bear in mind in the first place that tea, rather than coffee, has been the most popular drink for the Chinese people.
#Person1#: Well. Tea represents another facet of popular culture. While a coffee bar is usually quiet and resonates with soft, elegant music, a teahouse is often a noisy, crowded, public space. People visit teahouses to associate with others, playing chess, chatting, or simply listening to operas.
#Person2#: What a pity that the traditional teahouses, as depicted by Lao She, keep fading away so quickly in this metropolis. It is not easy to find an old-fashioned teahouse that suits the ordinary people's spending power either. Teahouses of today all feature a cozy, comfortable environment, and high-quality services, but can easily cost you a good deal, just like a coffee bar.
#Person1#: Well, that's true. In a sense, it is not so much what you drink that really counts, as where and how you drink. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the popularity of coffee and tea in China, which represents in a culture aspect. Coffee is usually considered as a hobby of middle-class people and young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. However, the traditional teahouses keep fading away in the metropolis. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How much is this?
#Person2#: You mean the large one or the small one?
#Person1#: The large one.
#Person2#: They're on special this week. They've been reduced to five dollars.
#Person1#: Is this the only kind you have?
#Person2#: No. We have some that are different in style but not in color. They're over there. Do you see the sign?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I think I'll look at those over there before I decide.
#Person2#: Very well. Just take your time. | #Person1# is shopping. #Person2# serves #Person1#, showing the goods #Person1# is interested 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#: Aunt Cindy, do you shop online often?
#Person2#: Yes. It's very convenient and the price is even lower.
#Person1#: Last week, I tried to buy some books online, but I didn't know how to pay for them?
#Person2#: You should open an account at the online bank first. After that, you can buy anything online.
#Person1#: Are there many things online?
#Person2#: Sure. You can find everything all over the world. Let's check it out online!
#Person1#: Oh, what's this? Second-hand cellphone store?
#Person2#: Yeah, this one is very famous with a good credit among on-line customers. It's like an open free market. If you want to change your cellphone for a new one, you can sell the old one here.
#Person1#: Really? How to do that?
#Person2#: Take some pictures of the thing you want to sell, then upload it onto line with a brief description about it and leave your connecting number. Then your stuff will be sold by auction.
#Person1#: That's amazing. I'd love to try it later. Oh, an on-line virtual supermarket?
#Person2#: Let's click to check it out.
#Person1#: Oh, I got it. It simulates the real supermarket, which makes it feel so real. Mom will love it. She loves shopping in supermarkets.
#Person2#: No doubt about it. Shopping online will get more and more popular. It's a real revolution about people's consuming habits.
#Person1#: Are there any disadvantages about it?
#Person2#: It takes some time for the stuff you buy online to arrive. But I think this problem will be solved soon. | Aunt Cindy introduces online shopping to #Person1#, including how to pay for online goods, how to sell second-hand cellphones, what the online virtual supermarket is, and the disadvantages of shopping online, etc. #Person1# feels excited and decides to 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#: Don't you have any good news?
#Person2#: No. Yesterday I had to stay after school, because I was talking during my biology class.
#Person1#: You'd better keep quiet in class.
#Person2#: Sometimes I do. The day before yesterday, I was very quiet during my history class and I still had to stay after class.
#Person1#: I don't understand.
#Person2#: Because I fell asleep during the class, but it wasn't my fault. The lesson was very dull.
#Person1#: I advise you to take school more seriously. If you don't pass your exam, you'll have to drop out and work as a result.
#Person2#: I don't think that it makes much difference. If I have a job, I have to do dull work every day, but if I'm in school, I must listen to dull teachers every day. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to stay after class twice because #Person2# talked and fell asleep in class. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to take school more seriously. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hotlines are very common in today's life, do you think so?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Most of them are about amusement, in my opinion. But some of them are very important in our daily life.
#Person2#: Is that true?
#Person1#: Certainly. A free hotline offering help to teenagers was opened in Guangdong.
#Person2#: Can you tell me something more about it?
#Person1#: It is the first part of the national hotline system to help to protect teens' rights. Young people who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues can call for help. More than 100 experts are ready to offer help.
#Person2#: Then what is the telephone number?
#Person1#: Call 12355 if you are in Guangzhou and 020 12355 if you are outside.
#Person2#: Oh, it will be a help to teenagers. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about hotlines. #Person1# introduces #Person2# a free hotline in Guangdong which offers help to teenagers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like a ticket to London, please.
#Person1#: Round trip?
#Person2#: No, one-way.
#Person1#: OK. That'll be twenty-two pounds.
#Person2#: Twenty-two? Last time I took this bus, it was only twenty.
#Person1#: I know. The rate went up this month.
#Person2#: Just like everything else. Does the bus still leave at two fifteen?
#Person1#: Two fifteen at Gate Eleven. You ought to be at the door by two, though. The driver usually begins loading fifteen minutes before the trip.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are welcome. Have a good trip. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a one-way bus ticket to London. #Person2# finds that the price rises up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Joe! Many people in our department are leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs. And I probably would go to the Ottawa Car Show. What about you, Ariel? What's your plan?
#Person1#: I am going to do some traveling with my family.
#Person2#: Oh, where to?
#Person1#: Toronto. And on our way, we're going to visit my aunt, Valley, in Kingston.
#Person2#: That's exciting. How long do you plan to stay?
#Person1#: Two days. I have a get-together party with my college friends on the tenth in Toronto. Oh, I'm afraid I've got to go now. My husband is waiting for me. And we'll have to pick up Daniel from school. Have a nice holiday, Joe!
#Person2#: Thank you. You too! | Ariel asks Joe about his plan for Thanksgiving. Joe says he will stay at home and may go to a car show. Ariel will travel with her family. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now Mr. Snow, what can you remember about the attack?
#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.
#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?
#Person2#: About a quarter past nine.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I looked at my watch.
#Person1#: What did you do then?
#Person2#: Well, I locked the door, and I was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head.
#Person1#: Did you see the attacker?
#Person2#: No, he was wearing a stocking over his head.
#Person1#: Tell me, Mr. Snow, how did you break your leg?
#Person2#: Well, when the doctors were putting me into the car, they dropped me! | Mr. Snow tells #Person1# about the attack he encountered yesterday and how he broke his leg. | Summarize the 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, Mr. Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
#Person2#: Good morning, Ms. Brown. Take a seat, please.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Well, Ms. Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad. in the newspaper and know that you are looking for a secretary.
#Person2#: Could you tell me what you can do?
#Person1#: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing, receiving phone calls, sending faxes, and writing reports.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting?
#Person1#: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around 2,013 a month.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: That would be fine with me.
#Person2#: Is there anything you would like to know about the job?
#Person1#: No, not so far.
#Person2#: Good, thank you for coming, Ms. Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll let you know the result as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me. | Mary sees Mr. Thompson's job ad in the newspaper so she comes to meet him. Mr. Thompson interviews her and asks her what she can do and the salary she is expecting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
#Person2#: You're not going to camp, are you? Isn't it a bit cold?
#Person1#: No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We're staying in a country inn. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable.
#Person2#: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like.
#Person1#: Well, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I've just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.
#Person1#: I don't know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored.
#Person2#: I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do. | #Person1# invites Gordon to go to Keswick together so that they can go boating and do shopping there. However, Gordon refuses because he wants to watch the DVDs on the weekend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Today's November 15th. It's almost time for Thanks giving.
#Person2#: When is Thanksgiving Day?
#Person1#: It's celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. What are your plans for it?
#Person2#: I have no idea yet. What about you?
#Person1#: The same as usual. My aunts and uncles and cousins come to our house for dinner.
#Person2#: Oh, your family get together. What do you usually do?
#Person1#: We usually have a big meal. My mother cooks turkey. But I prepare the vegetables. My aunts usually bring the pies. The women cook the meal, and the men wash the dishes.
#Person2#: Really? In my family, when we get together the kids wash the dishes. The whole thing is a lot of work.
#Person1#: Yes, but I like Thanksgiving. I was out of the country last year, and really missed it. That's one time in the year when families get together. John, if you haven't got any plans, why don't you come to my house to spend the holiday with us?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks a lot. | #Person1# tells John about #Person1#'s plans for Thanksgiving. The plan is to have a big meal with the family. Then #Person1# invites John to join them on that day. John agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.
#Person2#: Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.
#Person1#: What exactly is house-sitting?
#Person2#: It's kind of like baby-sitting except that you're watching a house instead of kids.
#Person1#: It sounds too good to be true. But I guess it won't be that simple. Anyhow, I'd like to have a try. | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# try house-sitting. #Person1# would like to 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#: Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling Services. The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The counsellors are Ms. Penny Rawson and Ms. Ann David. I have asked Ms. Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms. Rawson...
#Person2#: Thank you. Both Ann and I are full-time counsellors. Students either come tons on their own or are referred to us by a tutor. We see students individually, run group therapy sessions and courses of sessions as we think necessary. We are here to help with any problems? no matter how great or small, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties, death and separation, sexual problems, undue stress due to work and so on. You will not be the first to be homesick, find college life stressful, or decisions problematic. So please don't hesitate to come and have a chat if there is anything bothering you. This is a confidential service but we are willing to arrange with your course directors, your tutors, Student Union officers, career department or doctors. We can also put you in touch with outside counselling services. As a part of the university, all counselling is free of charge for full-time students. I know some of you may feel that seeing a counsellor has a stigma attached to it, but let me assure you even the best balanced individuals encounter situations where they need someone to talk with. So please don't hesitate. You're welcome to make use of this service. We hope you will enjoy your studies at the university. Thank you. | #Person1# is giving a speech and invites #Person2# to introduce the Counselling service in the college. #Person2# says students are welcomed to see a counselor when they meet any problems, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties and so 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#: Are you free on the weekend?
#Person2#: I haven't got any plans yet, why?
#Person1#: There is an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but when?
#Person1#: How about Saturday morning? It's cooler in the morning and maybe less crowded.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can not get up early on weekends. I'd prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me there won't be too many people.
#Person1#: So, shall we meet at 2:00, Saturday afternoon?
#Person2#: OK, that would be great. I'll be waiting for you at my home. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to an exhibition of Chinese paintings. They ultimately decide to meet on Saturday afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for.
#Person1#: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine?
#Person2#: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it?
#Person1#: Yes, the more recent magazines are in the magazine reading room on the second floor, but after a year, magazines are tied together and kept on the third floor.
#Person2#: Well, the magazine I want to find is more than a year old, so that means I need to go to the second floor. Oh,excuse me, what am I saying, the third floor.
#Person1#: That's right, the third floor.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help. | #Person2# needs to find a magazine that is more than a year old. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's on the third floor. | Summarize the 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, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?
#Person2#: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask?
#Person1#: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in.
#Person2#: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where?
#Person1#: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It's the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail.
#Person2#: Yes, I did put that in my e-mail.
#Person1#: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position.
#Person2#: What about the pay and the hours?
#Person1#: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife.
#Person1#: Why don't you come here tomorrow?
#Person2#: OK, I'll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye! | #Person1# calls Mr. Johnson to say they have a job for him. Mr. Johnson wants to know more details so they decide to meet to talk about that 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#: not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
#Person2#: can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel comfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
#Person1#: yeah, that's right. If no one sends me tect messages, I'll go crazy.
#Person2#: actually, this is a kind of addiction called 'informania' or 'information overload'.
#Person1#: addiction? checking emails and text messages often can be called an addiction? no way!
#Person2#: yes, it is. Do you consider a frequent check of your income emails to be an integral part of your working day?
#Person1#: aboslutely.
#Person2#: do you have your cell phone with you wherever you go and check text messages and phone calls from time to time?
#Person1#: yeah, it's a must. Otherwise, I may miss important phone calls and text messages.
#Person2#: do you open all your IM tools whenever you're using a computer?
#Person1#: yes. MSN, QQ, Skype, Google Talk, Ali wangwang, everything, so that I'll be in touch with all friends and relatives.
#Person2#: now I can tell you're definitely addicted to the overflow of information. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about an addiction called information overload which makes people check emails and text messages frequently. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is already addicted to the overflow of information. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, my name is Martin. You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position, right?
#Person2#: Yes. When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement?
#Person2#: I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work. In fact I learn so fast that I'll be looking for promotion very shortly.
#Person1#: Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a Laboratory Assistant?
#Person2#: A laboratory assistant helps to maintain scientific equipment, keep a check on the supplies in the store, and prepare the chemicals for experiments.
#Person1#: What sort of student do you regard yourself as? Did you enjoy studying while you were at school?
#Person2#: I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my tests and enjoyed studying subjects that interested me.
#Person1#: What were your favorite subjects at school?
#Person2#: Maths and chemistry were my favorite subjects at school. I also enjoyed history.
#Person1#: Do you have any plans for further study?
#Person2#: Well, I've thought about doing the part-time Chemistry Certificate course at Technical College. I think I would really benefit from doing that.
#Person1#: Have you ever had a job before?
#Person2#: Yes. I have worked part-time at a take away food store-the one just round the corner.
#Person1#: We have a lot of other applicants for this position. Why do you think that you deserve to get the job?
#Person2#: Well, I've found out a lot about this type of work and my research suggests that I would be quite capable of doing the work involved. I also think that I would be able to handle any training course reasonably well.
#Person1#: I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming along to the interview.
#Person2#: Thank you. When will I know if I am successful?
#Person1#: We'll be in touch with you by telephone or by mail within a week. Well. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | #Person2# has applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position. Martin interviews #Person2# and asks questions, including the reason why #Person2# applies it, what #Person2# would be doing in the position, #Person2#'s favorite subjects, #Person2#'s plans for further study, #Person2#'s former working experience and so on. #Person2# will get the interview result by telephone or by email within a 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#: Be quick. Put our bags in the deposit box.
#Person2#: We got a problem. The deposit boxes are all full. We should have come earlier.
#Person1#: I told you to hurry up a thousand times. You just put a deaf ear to it.
#Person2#: Did you ? I didn't hear you. It was too noisy.
#Person1#: I surely did! Ask the customer service counter if we can deposit our stuff there.
#Person2#: They say we can't. They don't look after customers' stuff.
#Person1#: It's all your fault! Now we can't get in shopping.
#Person2#: OK, it's my fault. I'll stay here and look after our stuff. You can get in, shopping with Daniel and May.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea!
#Person2#: Hey, don't forget to buy a suit for me.
#Person1#: What color do you want?
#Person2#: Black, of course. | #Person1# blames #Person2# for being so slow so that the deposit boxes are full and they can't deposit their stuff. So #Person2# decides to stay, letting others to go shopping. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to the McDonald's. What will it be for you, madam?
#Person2#: One Big Mac and French Fries.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: Give me one coke, please.
#Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here?
#Person2#: To go, please.
#Person1#: That comes to four dollars and ten cents.
#Person2#: And can I have some ketchup, please?
#Person1#: It's on the service counter over there. Please go to help yourself. | #Person2# goes to McDonald's and orders some food. #Person1# serves #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your house is very old. Does it need redecorating?
#Person2#: Yes, it really needs redecorating.
#Person1#: Shall I help you with it?
#Person2#: I don't suppose you could.
#Person1#: I have much time. I suppose it can be done.
#Person2#: I'll be glad if you would. | #Person2# will be glad that #Person1# can redecorate #Person2#'s house. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The total cost is 850 dollars. How would you like to pay?
#Person2#: By credit card.
#Person1#: We take Visa and Master Card.
#Person2#: Do you take American Express?
#Person1#: No, we don't.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll use my Visa. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. . . please sign on the line. | #Person2# ultimately pays by Visa and signs on the 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#: How do you usually get to school?
#Person2#: I usually ride my bike. Which form of transport do you prefer to use?
#Person1#: I feel that I can see more when I pedal a bicycle, but when I feel lazy, I drive my car.
#Person2#: I think we should discourage people from using their private cars. They produce too much pollution!
#Person1#: I agree, but I would find it difficult to stop using my car. It's just so convenient.
#Person2#: Cars might be convenient, but they're so bad for the environment.
#Person1#: Do you have a car?
#Person2#: No. I used to have one though. Once I started using my bicycle to get around, I found that I didn't really need it.
#Person1#: Maybe if I sold my car now, I wouldn't be so tempted to use it.
#Person2#: You could try. It would save you a lot of money.
#Person1#: That's true. Every month, I spend hunderds of dollars on gas, insurance, and repairs.
#Person2#: If you got to class by riding a bicycle every day instead of driving, you will get lots of exercise, too!
#Person1#: I could stand to lose a few pounds. Having a car has made me lazy. I never end up walking anywhere!
#Person2#: Let's go to a car dealership. I'll help you try to sell your car for a good price.
#Person1#: Sounds good! Let's go! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the form of transportation they use. Then #Person2# persuades #Person1# not to use a car because it's bad for the environment. #Person2# also suggests #Person1# sell the car to save money and to do more exercise. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat?
#Person2#: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins.
#Person1#: Why do you want to waste your money? Vitamin pills don't really help you.
#Person2#: Chris, that's not true, actually more people should take them, because they play a vital role in good health.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: Many people don't eat healthy food like fruit and vegetables, and don't have a balanced diet, so a vitamin pill can provide some of the missing nutrients.
#Person1#: I know it's better to get all your nutrients from food, not from pills.
#Person2#: That's right, but a lot of people eat like you.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: Your diet consists of fast food and soft drinks, that's not healthy. | #Person2# needs to buy some vitamins. Chris can't understand that. #Person2# explains vitamin pills are vital for those who don't eat healthy food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you handed in your exercise book, Jack?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I haven't, Miss Smith. I have already finished the exercise, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.
#Person1#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.
#Person2#: Miss Smith, but it is true this time.
#Person1#: I'm really angry with you. If you won't tell me the truth, I'll have to ring up your parents after class. | Miss Smith is angry because Jack says he finished the exercise but can't find it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What did you do last night? Did you work all night?
#Person2#: I did do some work, but I watched a bit of TV, too.
#Person1#: I watched a great football game on TV last night Did you watch it?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. I don't like football.
#Person1#: Then what did you see?
#Person2#: I saw the end of a film. It was quite good actually. It's a pity I missed the beginning, but I know the story was written by Shakespeare. It was about a boy and a girl who fell in love with each other, but their families were fighting against each other.
#Person1#: You mean Romeo and Juliet?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they did last night. #Person1# watched a football game and #Person2# watched the end of Romeo and Juliet. | Summarize the 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 busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the workers club for volleyball. If you'd like to come along?
#Person2#: Isn't that far away?
#Person1#: Not really. If you take the number 3 bus, you can get there in 10 minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weights room and an indoor track. It's a great place to meet people.
#Person2#: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to get away from the computer center for a change. And I really should get so more exercise. Working up a sweat in a ball game or the weights room would be nice. I've gotten so fat.
#Person1#: Of course. Look at me, you're not the only one. In high school I had a lot more time to do sport activities. I was never a great athlete, but I had enough time to play tennis with my friends regularly. And during the winter, I'd go skating almost once a week at a place near my home. But after starting college, all that extra time disappeared, because I was always hitting the books. Now what little spare time you have must be used in doing exercises. At least the club is open until 12:00 am.
#Person2#: I guess it's worth a visit. Did you say you going tomorrow night?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: OK. I'll come to. How about meeting me in front of the cinema at 8:00? And we'll catch the bus there.
#Person1#: Sure, see you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to play volleyball together tomorrow night. #Person2# realizes it's time for more exercise so #Person2# agrees. #Person1# begins to talk about how much exercise #Person1# did in high school and how little time #Person1# can put into exercise now. They decide to meet in front of the cinema. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, hello. Yes, I want something to wear at a conference.
#Person1#: So you're looking for something quite smart.
#Person2#: Yes, some kind of business suit. This is nice. Is this one on sale?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. There's a 25% reduction on this one. It's a real bargain.
#Person2#: It's still a bit expensive for me. Is there a discount for cash?
#Person1#: Oh no, I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Oh, well. Can I try it on?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The changing room is just over there.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# wants to buy a business suit. With #Person1#'s assistance, #Person2# wants to try 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#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm interested in the sales manager position you advertised yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, have you been in the sales department for a long time?
#Person2#: Yes, for 10 years.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to come to my company?
#Person2#: I am in a small company and chances of my future development are small. Also I enjoy working at different places and meeting new friends.
#Person1#: That sounds nice but your future depends on your performance not your age.
#Person2#: I understand.
#Person1#: Now, please fill out this form.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. | #Person2# wants to apply for the sales manager position. #Person1# asks #Person2# questions and asks #Person2# to fill the form. | Summarize the 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 of the UA Healthbox?
#Person2#: No. What's that?
#Person1#: It was created by the company Under Armor. It's a new set of 3 smart devices: a wristband, a scale and a heart-rate monitor. They all record information about you when you exercise, which is then collected in the app UA Record.
#Person2#: I like that all of the information goes into one app, but it doesn't sound very different from other products that are already out there.
#Person1#: Check this out, though. You can touch the screen of the wristband to signal that you're starting or ending an activity. Then the scale measures your body fat and weight, while the monitor tracks your heart rate. You wear the heart monitor on a band around your chest. The best part about it is that you can set goals and measure your progress.
#Person2#: How much does it cost?
#Person1#: The whole set is around $400. But you can just buy the wristband if you want, which is $180.
#Person2#: Wow, that's not exactly a bargain, is it? | #Person1# introduces the UA Healthbox which has a new set of a wristband, a scale and a heart-rate monitor to #Person2#. #Person1# also shows the product's special functions. #Person2# thinks it's expensive. | Summarize the 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, and welcome to You and Your City. Every week we speak to a teenager from a different place. Tonight, we're speaking to 17-year-old Dave, who lives in London. Hi, Dave!
#Person2#: Hi, Lillie!
#Person1#: Dave, everyone knows that London is an exciting city for tourists. But what's it like for a teenager living there?
#Person2#: Oh, London is a great city to live in. I study at a local school and at the weekend, like all teenagers, hang around with my friends.
#Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: Lots of things. We go to cinemas and clubs. But what I like most is the park. At the weekend, the park is crowded with joggers and footballers. In fact, I play football there every Sunday morning with my mates.
#Person1#: What else do you enjoy doing?
#Person2#: Well, London's famous for its entertainment. There's always a music or street festival on somewhere. I really enjoy those kinds of festivals. Actually, next week, there's going to be an international Jazz festival, and if you're into theaters museums or gallery's there are plenty of those around. But to be honest, that's not really my things. Oh, of course, there are lots of good restaurants. But I seldom go there. They're too expensive for me.
#Person1#: Well, Dave, You seem to live happily in London.
#Person2#: Sure, thanks for inviting me to appear on your program. Bye. | Lillie is doing a program where a teenager from a different place will be spoken to. Dave is invited to introduce his feelings about living in London. Dave then talks about the things he enjoys in London. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thanks for meeting with me today.
#Person2#: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month.
#Person1#: OK. So how many of you live here?
#Person2#: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank.
#Person1#: Oh, good. I'm a student as well.
#Person2#: You don't smoke, do you? Mary refuses to live with smokers. Our last roommate claimed that she never smoked, but sometimes she would and it upset Mary a lot.
#Person1#: No, no, I'm a non smoker.
#Person2#: OK, good. My main concern is that you are quiet. We study a lot around here.
#Person1#: I'm quiet. I'm also very clean.
#Person2#: Great. Rob is the cleanest one in the house, so he'll be thrilled to hear that.
#Person1#: Do you guys ever cook dinner together?
#Person2#: Robin, Mary do. They're both very healthy. They eat salads and exercise every day. I work a lot, so I buy cooked food at a restaurant, then carry it away to eat at home most nights. But sometimes they share their food with me.
#Person1#: I love to cook and I always make a lot, so I'd be happy to share with you.
#Person2#: Awesome! Well, You seem like you'd fit in well in the house. When Mary and Rob get home this afternoon, I'll tell them that I met with you and I think they would like you. After that, I'll give you a call.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# needs a roommate and #Person1# comes to apply for it. #Person2# then introduces the other two roommates here and asks about #Person1#'s living habits. #Person2# thinks #Person1# would fit in well in the house. They are satisfied with 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#: Hey, Susie. Can I borrow your car tonight?
#Person2#: No. The last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.
#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry, baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.
#Person2#: What do you need it for?
#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.
#Person2#: And I'm not invited?
#Person1#: You can come if you want. I thought you probably had plans with your friends.
#Person2#: I do. But I'd rather go with you. Don't you think it's time for me to meet your mother?
#Person1#: OK, sure. Just don't expect her to love you right away. She never thinks any girl is good enough for me. | #Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out for dinner. Susie, #Person1#'s girlfriend, wants to go 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, Julia, it's Robert. How are you? I didn't see you in class today and I wondered if you were alright.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm better now, but I decided to take the day off as I woke up with a slight cold. It's really so nice you called.
#Person1#: Julia, I got you a copy of the main points of the lecture. It was just an introduction to French impressionist paintings.
#Person2#: I see. I can read it then before the next class.
#Person1#: Uh Julia, I'm calling as I wonder if you are free on Saturday night. My friend Max is having a party and I'd like to know if you want to go.
#Person2#: That would be really nice. I'll be free then. What time shall we go?
#Person1#: How about meeting in the student union bar at 7:00 o'clock?
#Person2#: That'll be fine, but shouldn't we buy a present for Max?
#Person1#: Well, we can stop at a gift shop on the way.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll see you then. | Robert calls Julia to know whether she is ok because she didn't come to class today. Julia says she is better now. Robert then invites her to go to a party. Julia agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We've been waiting here for nearly ten minutes now, and there still isn't a bus in sight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid we'll be late for the party.
#Person1#: Have you got the time, Tom?
#Person2#: Yes, my watch says a quarter to seven. but there is something wrong with my watch!
#Person1#: But you bought it only last month.
#Person2#: Yes, but ever since I bought it, it gains about five minutes a day, so I ' Ve got to have it repaired.
#Person1#: How long will it take us to get there?
#Person2#: I think about ten minutes by bus.
#Person1#: It's not far away, then. Let's walk, it's beginning to rain.
#Person2#: Wait! I think I see a bus coming now. Let's hope it's the No. 22 bus. | #Person1# and #Person2# wait for the No. 22 bus to go to the party. They are afraid they will be late for the party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've been so tired recently. I've been trying, but I don't think I'm up to this job.
#Person2#: You need to take a break, maybe a vacation.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, indeed. I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
#Person2#: Is that so?
#Person1#: Yes, I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.
#Person2#: Have you decided?
#Person1#: Yes. I want to get a better job.
#Person2#: Could you tell me why you want to quit?
#Person1#: I quit just because of the dissatisfying salary and the trouble in getting along with my colleagues.
#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. Do you want to get a higher salary in our company?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend. We'll travel southwards to find a job that offers higher pay.
#Person2#: OK, I'd like to say that I've really enjoyed working with you. However, I think you should work harder for your new job and then you can ask for higher pay.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for your advice.
#Person2#: And every best wish for your new job.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# feels tired and wants to get a better job because of dissatisfying salary and bad colleagues' relationship. #Person1# promises #Person1#'s girlfriend to go south to find a job with higher pay, #Person2# gives #Person1# advice and best wish. | Summarize the 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 go try on these clothes.
#Person2#: What did you find?
#Person1#: I found some jeans, and a new blouse.
#Person2#: Go and try it on.
#Person1#: What do you think?
#Person2#: I love that shirt on you.
#Person1#: What about the jeans?
#Person2#: They don't really fit you right.
#Person1#: I don't think so either.
#Person2#: That blouse is absolutely wonderful on you though.
#Person1#: Well, I'll just buy the shirt.
#Person2#: That would be a good idea. | #Person1# tries some clothes and #Person2# suggests #Person1# buy the shirt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm interested in antiques. Do you have any?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a great variety of Chinese antiques.
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person1#: Well, we have some painting and some porcelain. Which do you like better?
#Person2#: I'd like porcelain.
#Person1#: Good. How about the table set?
#Person2#: Oh, it looks well. I like it very much.
#Person1#: It's made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: One thousand eight hundred yuan.
#Person2#: It's not expensive. I'll take it. | #Person1# shows some porcelain to #Person2# who is interested in antiques. #Person2# takes the porcelain table set. | Summarize the 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 seen the new James Bond movie?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. You?
#Person1#: Yes. What did you think of it?
#Person2#: I thought it was better than the others-I really liked it. What did you think of it?
#Person1#: Yes, I liked it, too. It was exciting, but not over the top. Do you know what I mean?
#Person2#: Mmm. That's what I thought too. I really liked the car chase, and the opening credit sequence was very exciting. And I always enjoy watching Pierce Brosnan.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. He's brilliant. Did you like the title song?
#Person2#: Not as much as last time, actually. What's the name of the American actor who was in the supporting role?
#Person1#: Hum, Edward Norton, or something like that. Did you like him?
#Person2#: Yes. He was excellent. They worked well together, don't you think?
#Person1#: I don't know. I think the woman was better. She provided a good love interest. Lucky James Bond!
#Person2#: Yes! | #Person1# and #Person2# liked the new James Bond movie, #Person1# doesn't like the title song as much as last time and #Person2# thinks the woman in the supporting role was better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We are going to have a picnic tomorrow at the picnic center.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: Now let's get things ready.
#Person2#: Don't worry. There are all kinds of things in the center.
#Person1#: That's much more convenient. We don't even have to bring the flavorings. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the picnic center has everything they need. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We've settled price, order, payment, now I am calling to ask about package. How can we pack the goods?
#Person2#: As a rule, we use cardboard boxes for outer packing. Besides, I would like to make it clear that each piece of computer will be dismantled into several parts before shipment.
#Person1#: Do you mean that we are responsible for putting them together?
#Person2#: Yes. As you know, that's the common practice for exporting computer. This can avoid some damages on computers in the process of transportation.
#Person1#: I see. Why not use wooden cases?
#Person2#: If you prefer wooden cases, we will provide them. But cardboard boxes are light, less expensive, and more convenient to handle in the course of packing and unpacking.
#Person1#: Oh, I know. Does it mean that shipment will have to be delayed if I insist on using wooden cases?
#Person2#: Perhaps. That will be more complicated, if we use wooden boxes.
#Person1#: Then you may use cardboard boxes for outer packing so long as you can guarantee the safety of the computers.
#Person2#: That is guaranteed. Each box is lined with foam plastic in order to prevent damage by air, water or stress. Besides, cardboard boxes will be secured together on wood pallets by overall metal strapping.
#Person1#: Sounds good. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they will use cardboard boxes to pack the goods and dismantle the computers before shipment. #Person1# agrees using cardboard boxes as long as #Person2# can guarantee the safety of the computers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Taylor. I'm so glad you were able to come.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you again, Mrs. Hao. You are so kind.
#Person1#: Now dinner's ready. Let go over to the dinner table. Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife, Mr. Taylor?
#Person2#: Oh, it's a real Chinese meal. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I'd take the chopsticks.
#Person1#: Yes, hope you like it. Do you need beer or wine?
#Person2#: Beer, please. Oh, there are so many dishes.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like them. . . We'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation. Let's drink to our friendship.
#Person2#: Let's hope for good cooperation between us. | Mrs. Hao is so glad that Mr. Taylor can come for the Chinese dinner and they toast for the good cooperation between them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: do you like music?
#Person2#: well, it depends.
#Person1#: do you think this music is warm matched?
#Person2#: of course yes.
#Person1#: how about the lyrics?
#Person2#: very touching.
#Person1#: it bring me back to some of my childhood memories.
#Person2#: yes, it is so. i love songs that take me to some places i have not been or have been for a long time. it is fun and exciting.
#Person1#: of course. it is really fantastic too, and it makes me eager to dance.
#Person2#: it is full of energy.
#Person1#: this song is really worthy listening to and enjoying.
#Person2#: it certainly is. | #Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the song because it brings #Person1# back to childhood memories and makes #Person1# eager to dance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. More Hotel. At your service.
#Person2#: good morning! I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for the next week?
#Person1#: All right. Single-room or double-room?
#Person2#: Double-room, please. It's for an American couple.
#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me check the bookings. Yes, we have double-rooms available. What kind of room would you like, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like a room with a nice view, please.
#Person1#: We have a nice garden-view room.
#Person2#: Good. I'll take that one. Is there a bar in your hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. And there is also a party going on each Saturday night in the bar till next morning.
#Person2#: Party all night? Hotel California? No kidding. Anyway, what's the room charge?
#Person1#: 888 Yuan per night. With breakfast. ' Northern Star ' buffet! What's there arriving time?
#Person2#: They turn up around 4p. m. next Monday, and they check out on next Sunday.
#Person1#: I see. May I have your name and phone number?
#Person2#: Yes. 6710121 3. Benjamin. | Benjamin books a double room with a nice garden-view for an American couple in #Person1#'s hotel which has an all-night party in the bar each Saturday. | Summarize the 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, Jenny. You look like you are in a hurry to somewhere. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I am going to the bank. I need to cash some checks.
#Person1#: That's great. We can go to the bank together.
#Person2#: Why are you going there?
#Person1#: I will go to Japan on business for 5 days next Tuesday. I want to exchange some Japanese yen.
#Person2#: I see. Will you bring a lot of money with you?
#Person1#: Not really. I plan to bring some cash and withdraw money at the ATM in Japan.
#Person2#: Do you have the bank card in Japan?
#Person1#: Nope. You can use the credit card to withdraw the money in foreign countries.
#Person2#: That sounds really convenient. Do you pay extra money to enjoy this service?
#Person1#: No. It is free of charge.
#Person2#: Great! I will apply for a credit card when I go to the bank later.
#Person1#: I think we are running out of time. The bank is going to close soon. | #Person1# and Jenny will go to the bank together because Jenny needs to cash some checks and #Person1# will exchange some Japanese yen. Jenny wants to apply for a credit card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What kind of movies do you like, Sue?
#Person2#: I like all kinds of stuff. I admit I love romance.
#Person1#: Just like my wife. So, what's your favorite movie?
#Person2#: You mean my favorite movie of all time? I guess I'd have to say pretty woman.
#Person1#: Yeah, my wife likes that one, too. Personally, I prefer action movies. | Sue and #Person1#'s wife like romantic movies but #Person1# prefers action movies. | Summarize the 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 meet the new girl in our sales department. She is taking the place of Maggie during her alternative leave.
#Person2#: Did they finally fill that post, how come I haven't seen her? She must have not been inducted yet.
#Person1#: I guess not, They haven't officially introduced her to the whole staff yet, she barely started yesterday.
#Person2#: Is she just working temporarily? What are they going to do when Maggie comes back from leave.
#Person1#: If the new girl is competent, maybe they will promote her when that time comes. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new girl who takes the place of Maggie during her alternative 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#: Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?
#Person2#: Not a bad idea.
#Person1#: What would you like to see in Beijing?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. I'd like to go to see the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up here tomorrow. | #Person1# will bring #Person2# to go to Summer Palace in Beijing. | Summarize the 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, Jack. Long time no see!
#Person2#: Yeah. How's everything going?
#Person1#: Not bad. At least I am still alive.
#Person2#: Just alive? I guess you are some lucky guy. I heard you are going out with Jane.
#Person1#: Where did you get that idea?
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Jane is a very nice girl, someone you meet only once till lifetime.
#Person1#: You are right. I am not boasting, but she is really as beautiful as she is intelligent.
#Person2#: Well, I really envy you for finding such a nice girl. | Jack envies that #Person1# should date with Jane who is a nice 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#: I'm glad we live in a small town.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because the houses look so nice at Christmas time.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. Do you have a Christmas tree this year?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a big tree this year. I bought the decorations at the five-and-tencent store yesterday. Do you want to come and see it?
#Person2#: I can't now because I have to buy a present for my mother.
#Person1#: When can you come?
#Person2#: I don't know when I can come. I'll let you know later. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to see decorations #Person1# bought for the Christmas tree, but #Person2# has to buy a gift for her mother. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Graham, why are you always on the phone with Jane?
#Person2#: Because we are partners in our science lab. Why are you so jealous?
#Person1#: The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek. How do you explain that?
#Person2#: My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one right on my right cheek.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Of course I am. I only love you, Amy.
#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry. I believe you.
#Person2#: Why do you always accuse me like that?
#Person1#: Because you are the most handsome boy at the university and I love you so much! I guess I just go crazy sometimes. That's all.
#Person2#: Oh, Amy. I am the luckiest guy in the world.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because I am loved by the most beautiful girl in the world!
#Person1#: Oh. Graham. I love you so much and I really believe in our love. | Amy is so jealous because Graham is always on the phone with Jane and there was lipstick on his right cheek yesterday. Graham promises that he only loves Amy. | Summarize the 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 I need a visa?
#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency.
#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't need them.
#Person1#: Really? That's very good of you, Helen. But I must get a new suitcase, my old one needs repairing.
#Person2#: You needn't buy one. You can have mine.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Helen. I hope you don't mind my leaving you like this. I need a holiday. It won't be long.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, John. I'm going with you. It's necessary for me to have a holiday too. | Helen tells John that he can use her foreign currency and suitcase during the holiday and she will have a holiday with him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?
#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?
#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the way to ask the waiter to bring the bill in a restaurant because #Person1# found impolite behaviour last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# walked along the canal yesterday evening. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with moving some furniture. | Summarize the 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 Chinese-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 back 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#: I'm sorry. All the back 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'll take it, and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you gte it in?
#Person1#: our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number.
#Person2#: thanks. Who much would that come to?
#Person1#: let me see. . . | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one and asks #Person1# to send one in black 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#: Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too.
#Person1#: You are a graduate, right?
#Person2#: I recently graduated from college as an English major.
#Person1#: So you don't have much related work experience.
#Person2#: Admittedly, I don't. But I still beg you to give me an opportunity, and I'm willing to learn with my best effort.
#Person1#: Well, did you get any honors or rewards in college?
#Person2#: I have got a Business English Certificate and a Certificate of TEM 8.
#Person1#: What about your computer skills?
#Person2#: I got professional training in this field, and I believe I can fit the position well.
#Person1#: And anything else?
#Person2#: I have taken some courses in college, such as translation, business English, and so on. So I have a good mastery of both spoken and written English
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Your approval would be my honor. | #Person2#, who is a graduate student without work experience, wants to get a job and shows #Person2#'s honors, skills, and determination to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you have a good weekend?
#Person2#: Well I wanted to go for a picnic but it rained too much.
#Person1#: Oh I see. So what did you do then?
#Person2#: I washed my car instead.
#Person1#: Ahh. And how about on Sunday? Did you watch the football?
#Person2#: No I didn't. I worked in the morning then I played tennis with my husband. | #Person2# washed the car on the weekend and played tennis with #Person2#'s husband on Sunday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord.
#Person2#: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage.
#Person1#: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said, When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform, I was extremely nervous. When I looked down, I was nervous even more. If the cord had broken, I would be knocked to bake meat. However, I knew my worries were unwanted. I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me. I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward. I only felt wind wiring at my ears. My body rapidly descended. I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord. In fact it was 30 seconds. Maybe because of my nervousness, I only felt seven or eight seconds. When rebounding to the high altitude, I felt a sudden sense of relief. I did not feel nervous very much, but very comfortable.
#Person2#: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of comfortable! | #Person1# shares the first bungee experience of a young French fellow with #Person2#. #Person2# says entrusting life to the care of a rope requires courage and the comfort brought by extreme sports is hard to come by in life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I order something from the kitchen?
#Person2#: Just tell me what you'd like, please.
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare would hit the spot.
#Person2#: I hate to tell you this, but we have no more filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Sure! Right now, I would even eat hamburger!
#Person2#: Have you ever tried chocolate-covered strawberries with champagne?
#Person1#: Thank you, but I just finished eating some chocolate-covered cherries.
#Person2#: That'll be a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse, all charged to your amenities account.
#Person1#: Not a problem.
#Person2#: Please call if you have any other requests. Your food will be delivered promptly. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse which all charge to #Person1# amenities account. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I'Ve forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.
#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet?
#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.
#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write!
#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.
#Person2#: So, you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?
#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?
#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself. | #Person1# shares the experience of studying Chinese on the Internet with #Person2# and #Person2# has a similar experience of learning Spanish with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When would you like me to send those plans over to your office, Mr. Montgomery?
#Person2#: It would be good if you could get them to me by Thursday afternoon, Ms. Barkley.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. What is the exact address, again?
#Person2#: 7880 Crofton Avenue, Building 40A, Room 304. | Mr. Montgomery wants Ms. Barkley to send plans over to his office by Thursday afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't believe my eyes, Bill. Are you having a salad for lunch? No hamburger?
#Person2#: Get used to it, Mary. I'm off hamburgers for good health. Most fast food is loaded with sodium.
#Person1#: I know. But why are you suddenly interested in lessening your salt intake?
#Person2#: My doctor says I should cut back on sodium-rich foods to lower my blood pressure.
#Person1#: Do you have hypertension? I would have thought you were too young.
#Person2#: Actually, my blood pressure isn't that high yet, but they say it increases with age.
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're starting to pay more attention to your diet.
#Person2#: I want to lower my risk of heart attack and stroke, too.
#Person1#: So do I. That's why I've been trying to lower my cholesterol level.
#Person2#: I've noticed you've been munching away on lots of fruits and vegetables recently.
#Person1#: That's right. I could stand to lose a few pounds, too. | Bill and Mary eat some healthy food because they all want to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Great! This supermarket has everything. I hope these will come to under 75 dollars. Because I don't have much money left.
#Person2#: That comes to 75 dollars and 5 cents.
#Person1#: I knew it. I knew I'd be short of money.
#Person2#: Well, don't worry about the 5 cents. 75 dollars is OK! Have a nice day! Well, thank you. See you again! | #Person2# only asks #Person1# to pay 75 dollars for goods #Person1# bought. | Summarize the 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, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?
#Person2#: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
#Person1#: What are you going to do then?
#Person2#: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it seriously. And you?
#Person1#: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting.
#Person2#: You can't do that forever.
#Person1#: No. But I've decided to open a dance school once I've moved to the top. A lot of young dancers need better training.
#Person2#: That's a wonderful idea. | David has resigned because he can't bear the rudeness of his boss and Susan decides to open a dance school once she has moved to the top. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of Creative Toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of 2018: the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome!
#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.
#Person2#: Well, it's similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing.
#Person1#: So, how does it work?
#Person2#: It's about the size of a cookie, and it has three small round parts that can move in any direction. Basically, you just hold it in between your thumb and middle finger and spin it. That's it.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's very popular not only with children, but with adults as well.
#Person1#: A professor at MIT by the name of Jill Meanley has publicly stated there is no scientific or medical evidence for your claims about its benefits. Many schools also have banned the toy, saying it leads to a lack of focus in the classroom.
#Person2#: Well, that professor is allowed to have her opinion.
#Person1#: Fair enough. And who invented it?
#Person2#: Catherine Hettinger, a chemical engineer, was first believed to be its creator, but then we found that an IT professional named Scott McCoskery was the actual inventor.
#Person1#: It's time for a commercial break. More with Margaret Seabrook in a moment. | Margaret Seabrook and Brain discuss the function, usage, and the inventor of the hottest new toy of 2018, the Super Spinner, in a show. They also discuss Jill Meanley's opinion of the toy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But your idea sounds fun to me.
#Person1#: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things, so if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out to meet people.
#Person2#: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.
#Person2#: OK, I'll have a try.
#Person1#: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too. | #Person2# invites Robert to join #Person2#'s group as a guitar player to play at parties on the weekend. Robert says he hasn't practiced for a long time and #Person1# tells him don't worry. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it?
#Person2#: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well.
#Person1#: Really? But were crop losses great?
#Person2#: Yes, However, since the weather following the eruption was unexpectedly good, some crop yields remained steady or even increased beyond normal expectancy levels.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. But what was the beneficial effect you mentioned?
#Person2#: A mass destruction of various insect populations.
#Person1#: How could the ash kill insects without effecting people too?
#Person2#: It's highly abrasive and quickly wears away the outer wax layer, protecting insects bodies. Removal of that layer causes the insects to lose body moisture by evaporation, the result is usually lethal.
#Person1#: How about that? Sounds like an effective yet natural insecticide. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the volcanic ash didn't cause much damage. Instead, it makes crop yields remain steady or increase and destroys various insect populations. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This book says that in some parts of Africa, men used to think that very fat women were beautiful. Before a woman married the chief, his servants used to keep her in a special house. Then they fed her all through the day and night for weeks before the wedding.
#Person2#: Why did the women have this treatment?
#Person1#: I don't know. The book says they used to consider it an honor to be the wife of the chief. The women used to become so fat that they could not walk. They used to crawl on their hands and knees instead.
#Person2#: How terrible! I'm sure they wouldn't live for many years. Those women used to suffer a lot because of that custom. I'm glad that they don't do it now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that a book says that men used to like fat women and women used to suffer a lot in some parts of Africa. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So you are green with envy at your neighbor?
#Person2#: Well, he's really lucky. It seems that he could win the bet at every turn.
#Person1#: But I don't envy those who are filthy with dough. That's not the whole life.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I'm not only after bucks. There's something more in life. | #Person2# isn't only after bucks because there's something more in life. | Summarize the 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 fed up with Larry! He's the biggest airhead I've ever met. He always makes careless mistakes, and he's a pain to work with.
#Person2#: You shouldn't be so negative. You'll always have some co-workers that are harder to work with than others. But if you are negative and start name-calling in the office, it will make a bad working environment for everybody.
#Person1#: You only say that because you don't have to work with him. The people in your department seem so capable and nice to be around. Take Mary for example. She's smart and enthusiastic. I've never met anyone as cheery as she is.
#Person2#: Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Even Larry. He might be a pain to be around, but he's also very good at staying in budget on projects. Mary, on the other hand, spends our project money like there's no tomorrow. Also, she's never willing to stay a little later at the office. She always leaves at 5pm sharp.
#Person1#: Isn't there anyone in the office that is a perfect co-worker? What about Bob? Everybody loves Bob. Even though he's flesh out of college and still a bit green, he is a great co-worker.
#Person2#: You're right. He's a hard worker, easy to get along with, honest, and he never steals the credit on projects. The only thing he's lacking in is experience.
#Person1#: Maybe that's why he's so nice! | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about Larry's work because Larry always makes careless mistakes. #Person2# thinks #Person1# shouldn't be so negative because everybody has their strengths and weaknesses and #Person2# lists examples like Mary and Bob. #Person2# points out that Larry is good at staying budget on projects. | Summarize the 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 should I park?
#Person2#: Do you have a car or motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a scooter
#Person2#: In that case, you can park either in a student lot or on the street. Are you aware of the marked handicapped spots?
#Person1#: No, I haven't seen those spots.
#Person2#: The handicapped logo with blue means that you are not to park there unless you have a handicapped permit. Will you mostly be parking during the day or the night?
#Person1#: I park in the daytime.
#Person2#: Make sure you pay special attention to the street signs with time limits. Have you noticed those signs?
#Person1#: No, I have not seen the signs.
#Person2#: Pay attention to what the signs tell you in terms of time limits and what days you can park there. Do you know what the curb colors mean?
#Person1#: No, I don't know what the curb colors mean.
#Person2#: Just remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means loading and unloading only. I think you'll be good to go! | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to park and where #Person1# can't park. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay attention to the limitation of parking time and tells #Person1# the meaning of curb colors. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: could we possibly discuss my salary some time?
#Person2#: sure.
#Person1#: first of all, I want you to know that I really like working for this company. Do you think I'm doing a good job here?
#Person2#: well, you are a very hard-worker.
#Person1#: I try very hard. The problem is, my salary just isn't enough to live on. Now that I have a wife and a child to support, we hardly have enough money for food and rent.
#Person2#: there are trying times for everyone. What do you propose?
#Person1#: I could really use a 5% rise.
#Person2#: that's quite a bit. If I give you a raise, I'm going to have to give everyone a raise.
#Person1#: listen, if you give me a raise, I'll take on extra responsibilities.
#Person2#: that sounds reasonable. How about this, from now on, you can be responsible for scheduling. That means that if you can't find someone to cover a shift, then you'll have to do it.
#Person1#: that's fine. Do I get over-time for any extra hours that I work?
#Person2#: of course. It's be against the law if we didn't.
#Person1#: that sounds good to me. I really appreciate it.
#Person2#: you are welcome. Come in early tomorrow and I'll show you how to do the scheduling. | #Person1# asks for a pay rise. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# a 5% rise and #Person1# needs to be responsible for scheduling. It means that if no one covers a shift, #Person1# has to do it. #Person1# will be paid for over-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#: Miss Wang, would you mind my asking you a personal question?
#Person2#: No , not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Are you married?
#Person2#: Yes. Is that so important?
#Person1#: Frankly yes. We like to employ married people. By the way, do you have any children?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a three-year-old son. | Miss Wang is married and #Person1# likes employing married 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#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies.
#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies.
#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind.
#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial!
#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that make a lot of money. | #Person1# and #Person2# like old movies. They think today's movies are too commercial. | Summarize the 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, what material is it?
#Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some?
#Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths?
#Person2#: I will show you.
#Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing?
#Person2#: Less than 5%. It's quite durable. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cotton clothes are durable. | Summarize the 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, your steamed crabs is coming.
#Person2#: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it.
#Person1#: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to eat steamed crabs. | Summarize the 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, do you have any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend, Hanson, lives there working as a lawyer.
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes, he's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college when we were volunteers at a club. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week, but I know nothing about it.
#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson and ask him to help you.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Steven understands that #Person1# needs a guide in London and he will ask his friend, Hallson, to help #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi how are you doing?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I go to a cooking school. I will spend one year there.
#Person1#: Really? I know you love drawing and designing most. How do you like cooking so far?
#Person2#: I like it so far, my classes are pretty good, and I plan to have my own restaurant in the future. | #Person2# will spend one year in a cooking school and plans to have a restaurant in the future. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through.
#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty.
#Person2#: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers.
#Person1#: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us?
#Person2#: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price.
#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240.
#Person2#: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think that would be alright.
#Person2#: I have ordered through you before, and my customer number is 794791. You should have my information and credit card number on file.
#Person1#: Let's see. Oh, yes.
#Person2#: How long will the delivery take?
#Person1#: You should have this by Wednesday, that is the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person2# places his order of some software through #Person1# with a discount because there is a problem with the website and he doesn't want to wait until tomorrow as he'll be out seeing customers. #Person2# should have his order by Wednesday. | Summarize the 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 McDonald's this evening. I'll treat you to dinner.
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: Good news! I won First Prize in the singing competition.
#Person2#: First prize! Congratulations!
#Person1#: So I have invited some friends to share my happiness.
#Person2#: What time shall we go there?
#Person1#: Now, it's 5:30. Let's go in an hour OK?
#Person2#: Alright. I will drive over there.
#Person1#: Please come to my house and pick me up. My car is being repaired, you know.
#Person2#: OK, See you this evening. | #Person1# will treat #Person2# to McDonald's because #Person1# won First Prize in the singing competition. #Person2#'ll pick #Person1# up this evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name?
#Person1#: Alice. Alice.
#Person2#: Social Security number?
#Person1#: 900900999.
#Person2#: OK, home address?
#Person1#: 8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C.
#Person2#: Home and work phone numbers?
#Person1#: My home number is 4445244, my office number is 4441616.
#Person2#: OK, do you want to open a regular or temporary account?
#Person1#: A temporary account.
#Person2#: How much would you like to deposit to open the account?
#Person1#: $5500.
#Person2#: Alright, let's go over to the teller and will get you a passbook. | Alice tells #Person2# her Social Security number, home address, phone number, and deposits $5500 to open a temporary savings account. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring.
#Person2#: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Main ideas are yellow. Important details to remember are pink and the light green is for difficult ideas.
#Person1#: This seems like a lot of activities. Aren't you wasting your time?
#Person2#: I don't think so, mom. I'll read it all tonight. I'll listen to it tomorrow. And then when it's time to study, I will already know most of the information.
#Person1#: In my day, we just read the book and tried to remember the information.
#Person2#: The teacher told us the importance of active reading. And it's the best way to learn at whatever speed you choose.
#Person1#: I see. And what's this notebook for?
#Person2#: That's for taking notes. What kind of things do you write down?
#Person1#: Sometimes I write a summary. On this page I write down questions. And of course I have another page where I write down the new words. | George tells his mother that marking the important parts of the book in different colors is his way of learning. He also takes notes on the notebook and sometimes writes a summary. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really need to find a job now.
#Person2#: So do I. Do you see anything good listed?
#Person1#: How about this telephone sales job? You call people and try to sell them magazines.
#Person2#: That sounds boring and anyway I'm not good at selling.
#Person1#: Well, I am. I might check that one out. Oh, here's one for you, an entertainment director assistant on a ship.
#Person2#: That sounds fun. I love traveling and I've never been on a ship.
#Person1#: It says here you have to work everyday while the ship is at sea. That'll be tiring.
#Person2#: That's OK. I don't mind working long hours if the pay is good. I think I'll apply for it. | #Person1# might check a telephone sales job out. #Person2# will apply for an entertainment director assistant on a ship. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've brought this dress back to exchange it.
#Person2#: That's not a problem. Leave it with me, and find something that you like.
#Person1#: I was hoping you'd have something on sale today.
#Person2#: We have nothing on sale today. But we're having a big sale next weekend.
#Person1#: Is the sale going to include dresses?
#Person2#: Everything you can see will be on sale.
#Person1#: I like the sound of that. I'll just come back next weekend.
#Person2#: The savings will be worth the short wait. See you next weekend. | #Person1# wants to exchange a dress. #Person2# tells #Person1# there will be a big sale next weekend, so #Person1# will come back next weekend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello! I'm sorry to bother you. This is a complimentary fruit tray. Your food will be ready soon.
#Person2#: Wow! It's a fruit sculpture! Your chef is a real artist!
#Person1#: Actually, uh, I made it myself...
#Person2#: You did? Wow! Where did you learn...
#Person1#: Sorry, but I've gotta run. Enjoy your food, and ring the service button if you need anything else! | #Person1# brings #Person2# a complimentary fruit tray. #Person2# appreciates it very much. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Flowers for my favorite girl.
#Person2#: How did you know that I love red roses?
#Person1#: That's a secret. Here, let me help you with your coat, and we'll be on our way.
#Person2#: ( at the dance ) That band is playing good music. Shall we dance?
#Person1#: Fine, what do you call this?
#Person2#: Foxtrot. Oh. you're a good dancer.
#Person1#: Really? Thank you. I am thinking the same thing about you.
#Person2#: I prefer the old style of dance because I enjoy holding a pretty girl like you closely. | #Person1# gives red roses to #Person2# and admires her dance when they are dancing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and yet you won't expect your body to work without food.
#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.
#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.
#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.
#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much. | Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor suggests that he change his eating habits. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim?
#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends.
#Person1#: Who's Ellie?
#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing ' Happy Birthday '.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she?
#Person2#: She's ten.
#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Ellie was playing games all day yesterday. By the way, Alice, when's your birthday?
#Person1#: Today.
#Person2#: Today?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Well, imagine that! How old are you?
#Person1#: Eighteen. Some friends are having a birthday party for me tonight. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Very much. What time?
#Person1#: About 6.
#Person2#: I'll be at your house at about five thirty. Happy birthday. | Jim tells Alice that it's his little niece Ellie who's singing at his house. Alice tells Jim that today is her birthday and invites Jim to her birthday party tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?
#Person2#: Coffee, please.
#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffee in the morning.
#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy.
#Person2#: I totally disagree. The other day I read in a book that a number of recent studies suggest that it can be a highly beneficial drink. Researchers have found strong evidence that coffee reduces the risk of several serious aimed 3'including diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.
#Person1#: But I also heard that coffee and its caffeine content, serve as a drug on the human body that negatively affects the central nervous system, as well as other organs, and leads to addiction
#Person2#: I don't think so. Coffee helps me wake up, keep alert, and improve my short term memory.
#Person1#: Well, I adjust going to have to disagree with you. A healthy body wakes up without caffeine!
#Person2#: Maybe you are right to some extent.
#Person1#: You may try to have some alternatives and see how you feel.
#Person2#: Maybe I could have a try. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# like drinking coffee. #Person1# thinks they shouldn't drink too much coffee because it's not healthy while #Person2# thinks coffee is beneficial. #Person2# is finally persuaded to try alternatives some 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#: What are your plans for this weekend?
#Person2#: I'd like to hire a bike. I think it would be a good idea to do some cycling on Sunday.
#Person1#: If the weather's fine.
#Person2#: I am sure it will be. It's been good so far this weekend.
#Person1#: I know a good place to hire bikes if you want.
#Person2#: Thanks. That would be really helpful.
#Person1#: But remember, be careful when you ride a bike. The traffic in Beijing can be dangerous. | #Person2# is planning to do some cycling on Sunday. #Person1# recommends a place to hire bikes and reminds #Person2# to be cautious. | Summarize 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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