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#Person1#: I'm so glad that the spring festival is near at hand.
#Person2#: Me too! I like the festival best of all.
#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.
#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.
#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?
#Person2#: Such as. . .
#Person1#: You know why fire crackers are set off in festival.
#Person2#: Why? to welcome the new year of course.
#Person1#: And also to frighten away evil spirits.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: And my parents say the whole year will be as good or as bad as new year day itself and bad or rude words on the day will bring a bad year.
#Person2#: Oh, that's why my parents never scold me that day. they always try to avoid tears and quarrels. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking forward to the Spring Festival. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the function of firecrackers in the festival and a traditional belief of the new year day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've been so stressed these days.
#Person2#: What's the matter? Are you OK?
#Person1#: I don't know where to go for college, and what to major in.
#Person2#: Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide.
#Person1#: And I also want to get scholarships to help me pay for the tuition. I want to get the burden off my family.
#Person2#: You always worry too much about everything. Take it easy, honey. You are good enough. You can go to the ideal college.
#Person1#: OK, OK. I'm so sorry. By the way, for you, is it more important to make money or to enjoy your work?
#Person2#: In a perfect world, I would enjoy my work if I do not have to do much, and make lots of money!
#Person1#: OK, honey, stop dreaming. You should face the reality.
#Person2#: That's only a joke. To be honest, I have to improve my English, because my English is not good enough. I still get confused about some simple grammars. Since you are quite good at it, do you have any suggestions?
#Person1#: En, first you should be concentrated on what the teacher said in class. Second, I suggest you to take an additional course in some training center.
#Person2#: Is the training center helpful?
#Person1#: I think so. Because I've taken one to improve my oral English during summer vacation. | #Person1# has been stressed worrying about the college entrance and major choice. #Person2# tells #Person1# to take it easy. #Person2# wants to improve English. #Person1# suggests #Person2# concentrate on what the teacher said in class and take an additional course in some training centre. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Does anyone need a drink?
#Person2#: I'll take one. How's the cooler situation?
#Person1#: It's still stocked, and there's plenty of ice. Here you are-cheers!
#Person2#: Cheers. You guys didn't drive, did you?
#Person1#: No, we walked. Why, do you need us to carry some stuff home later?
#Person2#: No, it's just that it's a holiday. With everyone out partying, there's a lot of drunk driving. | #Person1# and #Person2# are drinking happily at a 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#: So Peter, do you have a favorite comedy?
#Person2#: Well, that's hard to say because there are so many good ones. I don't think I could pick a favorite.
#Person1#: You know what comedy I really like? ' Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. ' I think Jim Carry is really funny.
#Person2#: Oh yeah, that's one of my favorite flicks. I think Jim Carry is one of the funniest comedians ever.
#Person1#: I agree. But even though I like comedies, I usually prefer more serious films. My favorite movie is ' Titanic. ' | Peter and #Person1# talk about their favourite comedies. They both like the comedian Jim Carry. | Summarize the 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, David. Would you like some drinks?
#Person2#: OK. Shall we go to a bar?
#Person1#: Good idea. I like hanging out in bars at night.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: For killing time and making new friends.
#Person2#: Don't you think it's too noisy here? The rock music! I can hardly bear it.
#Person1#: Calm down! My little guy! You'll get used to that after you come here several times.
#Person2#: Well, I'll try. Then what would you like to drink? It's on me.
#Person1#: I'd like a gin and tonic. | #Person1# tells David #Person1# likes going to the bar for killing time and making new friends. David will try to enjoy being in bars. | Summarize the 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 could get along fine without all the office politics.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: There is a position I've had my eye on for several months now and I had good reason to believe that it was mine for the asking.
#Person2#: So what happened?
#Person1#: We were awarded government funding last year and in order to keep it we have to hire so Ay new employees.
#Person2#: So what does that have to do with this position?
#Person1#: Someone in the main office has a nephew who he thinks can slide right into the Management position I wanted.
#Person2#: All under the precept of keeping the funding? That stinks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the management position #Person1# was originally available for was taken by the nephew of someone in the main office. #Person2# thinks it stinks. | Summarize the 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, you have been promoted to president of the department.
#Person2#: All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
#Person1#: You are so smart. Your efforts in the success of the plan were outstanding.
#Person2#: I just did what I should have done.
#Person1#: You have got a great personality.
#Person2#: Thank you for your compliments. I will try even harder to repay the company and your support.
#Person1#: I believe you will. I'm very pleased with your work. Your promotion will contribute to the development of the company.
#Person2#: Thanks for saying so. | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires #Person2#'s efforts in the plan. #Person2#'s grateful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday.
#Person2#: Very well. We have some fresh red roses.
#Person1#: How much are the roses?
#Person2#: $ 20 per dozen.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal.
#Person2#: Yes, they're on sale today.
#Person1#: I'll take a dozen.
#Person2#: Splendid. Will there be anything else?
#Person1#: No, the roses will be fine.
#Person2#: I'm sure your wife will love them. | #Person1# gets some red roses for his wife's birthday with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Steve, it's nice to meet you. I hear that you're looking for an apartment, and I just rented a two-bedroom downtown. I'm looking for a compatible roommate.
#Person2#: Great, I'm looking for a place right in that area. Your apartment sounds ideal.
#Person1#: Alright. So tell me, how would you describe yourself?
#Person2#: I'm pretty social and outgoing, and I like making new friends. But I'm not a party animal, and I like to keep the apartment clean.
#Person1#: I'm like that too. I like to invite friends over sometimes, but I don't want to have lots of crazy parties at the apartment. | Steve's looking for an apartment and #Person1#'s looking for a roommate. They're learning about 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#: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Basically, I've got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.
#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn't you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude?
#Person1#: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he's really unreliable. Sometimes he's really productive, but then other times. . . take last Tuesday for instance, he was forty-five minutes late for our morning meeting!
#Person2#: Well, I'm sure he had a perfectly good reason. . .
#Person1#: But that's not the only thing. . . you know, he really doesn't have the best work ethic, I'm constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook or Twitter when he should be talking to clients.
#Person2#: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don't check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we have invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it's up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff!
#Person1#: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn't you, he is your cousin. what a jerk, make me hire your stupid, useless, cousin. | Geoff complains about the new customer support representative, Jason Huntley, to Lauren. Geoff thinks Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic, although Jason's attitude is great. Lauren asks Geoff to coach him by saying the company has invested a lot on Jason but Geoff thinks it's because Jason is Lauren's cousin. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Alice, it really was great. I think it was the most interesting thing here. You really should go in.
#Person2#: No, I don't want to.
#Person1#: Really. The special effects are fantastic. You shouldn't be scared. You would really enjoy it.
#Person2#: Sam, I never like Haunted Houses. When I was a kid, I didn't like them. when I was in high school, I didn't like them. when I was in college, I didn't like them as well. So why should I like them now?
#Person1#: But this is maybe one of the best Haunted Houses in North America! It's different.
#Person2#: Why don't we go to the Epcot Center instead? They have displays from many cultures around the world.
#Person1#: I saw that in the guide. It looks like they have different restaurants and different kinds of architecture. Do you want to go?
#Person2#: Yes. That is something I will enjoy.
#Person1#: Alright, let's go then. How many tickets do we have left?
#Person2#: We still have most of the tickets we bought. We can go on a lot of different rides if you like.
#Person1#: I was only interested in the Haunted House and the roller coaster rides. The other rides are for kids.
#Person2#: Let's start walking to the Epcot Center then. According to this map, it is up this pathway here.
#Person1#: Alright, let's go. | Sam wants Alice to go to Haunted Houses with him, but Alice doesn't like Haunted Houses at all. Alice persuades Sam into going to the Epcot Center then. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.
#Person2#: How long is it altogether?
#Person1#: It's about six or seven miles. That's about ten kilometers.
#Person2#: That sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.
#Person1#: Right. Then we turn left and walk up this small hill. The view from the top of the hill is worth the climb. We can eat a snack there.
#Person2#: Then we will follow this path down the hill to the old church.
#Person1#: We can spend a few minutes looking around the church. Then, we turn right and walk along this path.
#Person2#: This path leads to the cave. Can we look inside the cave?
#Person1#: Yes, we can, but it isn't very interesting.
#Person2#: Then we turn south and come back to the car park along this path.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: How long do you think it will take us to complete the walk?
#Person1#: I think it will take about four hours, including breaks.
#Person2#: That's fine. Are there signposts along the way, in case we get lost?
#Person1#: Yes, there are. They tell use which way to go and how far we have to walk. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the route they'll take on their hike on Saturday afternoon. It may take about four hours to complete the walk, including breaks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!
#Person2#: I'm in the middle of something right now. I'll be there in a second.
#Person1#: This can't wait! I need your help now!
#Person2#: Alright, alright. I'm coming.
#Person1#: Ok, here's a list of chores we need to get done. I'll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.
#Person2#: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don't you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.
#Person1#: Sure that's fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don't forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?
#Person2#: Hey, honey I'm back. Wow, the house looks really good!
#Person1#: Great! Can you set the table?
#Person2#: Just a sec I'm just gonna vacuum this rug real fast.
#Person1#: Wait! Don't turn it on. . . | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help clean the house as #Person1#'s boss and her husband are coming for dinner. #Person1# does the dishes and cleans the floors while #Person2# goes to the supermarket to get all the groceries. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is a very beautiful statue. What's it called?
#Person2#: It's called 'Endless Love'. It was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city.
#Person1#: 100th anniversary? When was that?
#Person2#: Just two months ago. There were very big celebrations and there was a spectacular fireworks display. I took part in the great parade myself.
#Person1#: Sounds real good. It's a pity that I missed that.
#Person2#: Yes. We all loved the celebration of our city's birthday. It made the people feel so proud of our city. | #Person2# introduces to #Person1# that the statue was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, Mary?
#Person1#: Hello, George.
#Person2#: What are you doing on Tuesday night? There's a great show at the Varsity Theater.
#Person1#: Tuesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my term paper. It has to be in on Wednesday morning.
#Person2#: Oh, well, never mind. Look, Wednesday, why don't we go out for dinner. We could go to that little restaurant you like so much.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great idea, but I think I might have to help my roommate clean the apartment. You see, we are having some people over on Thursday night, so we want the place to look really nice.
#Person2#: Well, that means you're going to be busy Wednesday night too?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so.
#Person2#: Well, how about Friday night? There's going to be a basketball championship at school. How about we go and root for the old Blues?
#Person1#: Yes, I was planning to see that, but you know what's come up -- it's Daddy's birthday, so we are taking him out for dinner.
#Person2#: Well, what about Saturday night? | George wants to invite Mary out, but Mary will be busy on the nights of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Then George asks about Saturday night. | Summarize the 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, Sue, how's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?
#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.
#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
#Person2#: What are you planning to do when you graduate?
#Person1#: First I want to travel a little, and then get a good job as a computer expert.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go before I graduate.
#Person1#: You'll make it! Well, see you later. | Frank's going to travel a little and get a job after graduation while Sue still has three terms to go. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Bridges. How are you this morning?
#Person2#: Terrible. I'll have a cup of coffee and some toast, please. I do not want sugar in my coffee.
#Person1#: All right. I'm sorry to hear you're not in a good mood. What happened?
#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I'm already late to work. My dog ran away this morning, and I had to find him. Also, it's raining and my hat is wet. But you know me, I always have bad Mondays. I had a great weekend, but this morning is awful!
#Person1#: I'm going to give you your coffee for free today. You have had such a bad morning!
#Person2#: Wow, thanks! I feel a little bit better already. Are you sure you can give me free coffee?
#Person1#: Yes, it's no problem. We have extra coffee. You come into this coffee shop every day! I hope your day gets better. | Mr. Bridges orders coffee and some toast and tells #Person1# about his bad morning. #Person1# gives Mr. Bridges the coffee for free to cheer him 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, Steve!
#Person2#: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?
#Person1#: But it'd be cheaper by bus.
#Person2#: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.
#Person1#: That sounds good. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: A card for six months is sixteen pounds.
#Person1#: So how do I get one? You need two photographs, one for the card and one for the form.
#Person2#: There's a photo machine in the post office. It gives you four photos for three pounds.
#Person1#: So does the one in the library. But I went to a photographer's studio. It was cheaper.
#Person2#: I don't have to show my passport or my driving licence, do I?
#Person1#: No, Jan, you only need a letter from your college.
#Person2#: OK, I'll ask my teacher for one.
#Person1#: And then you take everything to the tourist office and ask the travel agent.
#Person2#: Great, next time you go to London, I'm coming too! | Steve invites Jan to go to London by train but Jan thinks it's expensive. Steve tells her how to get a student travel card so that she can buy cheap train tickets. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Eh... Yes, I hope so. I want to go to Edinburgh for the festival, and I'm not too sure of the best way to get there. I've got a car, but it's not in a very good condition. And I was just wondering if you could tell me how long you think it'll take me to drive up there.
#Person1#: Well, if you go there on the motorway, I suppose it's about 8 hours.
#Person2#: 8 hours, It's a long way. And considering the patrol prices, it'll be a little too expensive, I suppose.
#Person1#: Well, yes, it probably costs you about 70 pounds depending on your car.
#Person2#: The car is the trouble. Now, what about the coach? I've been told that's fairly reasonable.
#Person1#: Oh, it is. It costs twenty pounds in fact from London to Edinburgh.
#Person2#: Hmm, that's not too bad.
#Person1#: But it takes about ten hours.
#Person2#: Oh, no. What about the train then?
#Person1#: Let me see. It takes five hours ill fact from London to Edinburgh. It costs 62 pounds for a single.
#Person2#: 62 pounds for a single ticket. Wow, that's a lot of money. You see, what I'd really like to do is to go by plane. Can you tell me about that?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Let me see, 78 pounds for a single. But it takes just over an hour.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, you're there in no time.
#Person2#: Wonderful. That'll be a wonderful start to the holiday.
#Person1#: Shall I book a ticket?
#Person2#: Well, look. I really ought to think about it. Thank you very much for your help. See you later.
#Person1#: See you. | #Person2# wants to go to Edinburgh from London for a festival but she is not sure of the best way to get there. #Person1# tells her the hours and money that would be spent by car, by coach, by train, and by air. #Person2#'ll think about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Okay. May I see your driver's license please?
#Person2#: What? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: License, please. And your car registration.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. It's here somewhere in the glove compartment. Yeah, here it is.
#Person1#: Sir, did you realize you were speeding in a school zone?
#Person2#: What? No, I didn't, but that's probably because my odometer is broken, I mean, malfunctioning.
#Person1#: Yes, you were going 50 miles per hour in a 20 miles per hour zone. And [What?] AND, you failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection back there.
#Person2#: Rolling stops don't count?
#Person1#: And, one of your break lights is out, [Huh?], you're not wearing a seat belt, AND your driver's license expired six months ago.
#Person2#: And your name is .... Officer Smith? Hey, are you related to the Smiths in town? My wife's cousin's husband (I think his name is Fred) works for the police department here. Or was that the fire department. Anyway, I thought you might be good pals, and you know ...
#Person1#: Hey, are you trying to influence an officer? I could have this car impounded right now because of these infractions.
#Person2#: No, of course not.
#Person1#: Okay, then. Here's your ticket. You can either appear in court to pay the fine or mail it in. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Do you take cash? | Officer Smith wants to see #Person2#'s driver's license and car registration because Officer Smith finds him violating several traffic rules. #Person2# tries to influence the officer. Finally, Officer Smith gives him a ticket. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Today, I'm interviewing nine-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I can do that. What else?
#Person2#: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground?
#Person1#: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions?
#Person2#: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.
#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday?
#Person2#: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make things make out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
#Person1#: That's great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas. | #Person1# interviews Alex about her feelings on how to save the environment. Alex gives suggestions on saving water, keeping the environment clean, and recycling paper. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Jane, please come in and take a seat.
#Person2#: Well, you would like to check the progress of the website-design, right?
#Person1#: Yes, but it seems that we've got some problems with the BBS. The part-time web designer was not as good as what we had thought before. She informed us just now that she could not complete this task.
#Person2#: Well, didn't you talk with her about what she should do at the beginning?
#Person1#: Not really. She was recommended by Sampson and from what he told me, she sounded to be pretty qualified to do the job. I'm not asking for a terrific web design but to build up a structure with all the basic elements of web design.
#Person2#: Did you ask her why she wasn't frank with you in the beginning if she couldn't do the BBS?
#Person1#: I did. But she said it was a communication problem.
#Person2#: So now what do you plan to do since she got the job half done?
#Person1#: On one side, I will not pay her full fees since she wasn't honest with me in the beginning. On the other side, I have to search around for another guy to complete the job.
#Person2#: I agree. That should also teach her a lesson. For us, I think we had better turn to our Part-time Job Center for help. There, we can get a professional to work at it. | #Person1# asks Jane about the progress of the website design. Jane complains that the part-time web designer wasn't qualified to do the job, but the designer said it was a communication problem. They agree it's better to get a professional designer. | Summarize the 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#: Yes. We'd like some information, please.
#Person1#: Ok, where do you plan to go?
#Person2#: Yes, we've agreed on Italy. How much is the air fare to Italy?
#Person1#: When are you going there?
#Person2#: We don't really know. June, or maybe July.
#Person1#: I see. Well, in May and June, the fare is $480. But it's much less in March and April.
#Person2#: Much less? How much is it then?
#Person1#: It's only $410.
#Person2#: That's really a good price. But my husband hates the cold weather there. So let me talk with him first.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the airfare to Italy. #Person2#'ll discuss it with her husband first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's your apartment like?
#Person2#: It's a furnished two-bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?
#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really noisy, especially on weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.
#Person1#: Do you have to pay fees on top of your monthly rent?
#Person2#: No, they're all included. Besides, students don't have to pay state tax, so we're saving quite a bit of money living here.
#Person1#: How long is your contract for?
#Person2#: That's the bad thing-the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.
#Person1#: Have you started looking again yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s generally satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good news, I'm not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.
#Person2#: That's terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that he doesn't have to have surgery. #Person2#'s happy to hear that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you 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 No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor tracks. It's a great place to meet people. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: Now that you mentioned it, it would be nice to get away from the computer center for a change, and I really should get some more exercise. Working up a sweat in a ball game or the weight room would be nice. I've got so fat.
#Person1#: Just look at me! You're not the only one. In high school I had a lot more time to do sports activities. Now what little spare time you have must be used in doing exercise. At least the club is open until 12 pm.
#Person2#: I guess it's worth a visit. Did you say you're going tomorrow night?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: OK, I'll come, too. How about meeting me in front of the cinema at eight, and we'll catch the bus there.
#Person1#: Sure, see you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go over to the Workers Club for volleyball tomorrow night. #Person2# agrees. They think they have been getting too fat and decide to do more sports. | Summarize the 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 do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: Hilton Hotel, please. Brrr! It's cold, eh? I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come in. San Francisco is usually cold in winter, you know. It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder and it sometimes....
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Uh, oh. Here comes the rain!
#Person2#: It's raining hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel, do you think?
#Person1#: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some light music?
#Person2#: That would be lovely. | #Person1# drives #Person2# to Hilton Hotel. They talk about the weather in San Francisco. #Person1# tells #Person2# it takes about half an hour to reach the hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lin Yang. It's twelve already. What about having some thing to eat?
#Person2#: Are you hungry?
#Person1#: Well, I am a bit. Aren't you?
#Person2#: Not very. But I don't mind going somewhere for a light meal.
#Person1#: Where shall we go? What about McDonald's?
#Person2#: I'm fed up with French fries and hamburgers. I think we'd better go to the restaurant around the corner. It's a family-type. It serves good food at very reasonable prices.
#Person1#: OK, let's go. | #Person1# suggests going to McDonald's for lunch together. Lin Yang prefers the family-type restaurant around the corner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40 degree.
#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The winter is very rainy, I don't like the rainy day.
#Person1#: What about the weather in Boston?
#Person2#: I lived there for three years. I like summer but I don't like winter.
#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But it's nice in spring and fall. | Catherine tells #Person1# about her opinions about the weather in Seattle and Boston. | Summarize the 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, Mark, long time no see.
#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?
#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.
#Person2#: Really? How was it?
#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.
#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful.
#Person1#: They are. And not only that the people are friendly, but also the food is delicious, not to mention cheap.
#Person2#: I do like Thai food. Did you see much of Bangkok?
#Person1#: Not much. I've go enough city life in Beijing.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I could use a vacation myself.
#Person1#: Hey, wouldn't it be great if we could go to Thailand together sometime?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sure would. | Julie tells Mark about her vacation in Thailand. Mark's interested. Julie suggests going to Thailand together sometime. | Summarize the 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 company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month. Did you put your name in for it?
#Person2#: No, I don't really care too much for seminars... I find them to be either boring or useless. I mean, how much can you really learn in one afternoon seminar?
#Person1#: It's not just about the things that you learn, you know. . . seminars are a really great opportunity to mingle and network with professionals in our industry from all over the nation. You can learn a few things, but more importantly, you rub shoulders with the business leaders and make contacts that could lead to potential sales or patnerships in the future. The social mixers are always more important than the seminars anyway.
#Person2#: I'm still not too jazzed about going... I feel kind of awkward in those cocktail party situations.
#Person1#: Well, what if I told you the seminar is going to be held in Hawaii? Does that perk your interest?
#Person2#: Now you're talking something I am interested in. | Although #Person1# tells #Person2# about the benefits of seminars, #Person2# is not interested in the marketing seminar next month until hearing it will be held in Hawaii. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?
#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind?
#Person1#: We need to talk.
#Person2#: Okay. . .
#Person1#: I've been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.
#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we've had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we're happy together, aren't we?
#Person1#: That's just it, I'm not happy anymore, Tim. It's not you, it's me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guy that any woman would kill for!
#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You're breaking up with me because I'm perfect?
#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry.
#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don't do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don't leave me.
#Person1#: I can't, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you. I don't really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do.
#Person2#: Laura. . .
#Person1#: Here are your keys. I'll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I'm sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I'll always love you. Goodbye. | Laura tells Tim she wants to break up with him because she thinks he deserves someone better. Tim feels sad and tries to reverse Laura's mind, but Laura leaves determinedly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: if you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?
#Person2#: why? Did tom pop the question?
#Person1#: not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent.
#Person2#: let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
#Person1#: you are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place.
#Person2#: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex.
#Person1#: oh, how did you deal with it?
#Person2#: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up.
#Person1#: oh, it's a pity. What was the matter?
#Person2#: simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.
#Person1#: like what?
#Person2#: he hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first.
#Person2#: yes, he said it would be batter for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working.
#Person1#: so that's why it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner.
#Person2#: not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us. | #Person1#'s hesitating between marrying a foreigner or a Chinese as #Person1# is worried about her parents' opinions. #Person2# tells #Person1# her own experience of breaking up with her ex who's a foreigner. The cultural differences exist between a couple from different cultures. | Summarize the 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 is some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes.
#Person1#: I've never had a mango.
#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the stone?
#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it.
#Person1#: How much are these mangoes?
#Person2#: The sale price today is $1 each.
#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?
#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?
#Person2#: Don't cut into them until you can feel that they're soft on the outside.
#Person1#: What country produces them?
#Person2#: They come from tropical countries. | #Person1#'s looking for some fresh produce on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes which #Person1#'s never had and tells #Person1# about its price and the taste. | Summarize the 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. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! Do you have any rooms available at the moment?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like a suite for four nights.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment while I check availability. Ah, I'm sorry, sir. We only have a double room available now.
#Person2#: That's all right. How much do they cost?
#Person1#: Each night costs 320 RMB, but for a four night stay, we can offer a discount of 15% .
#Person2#: How much in total?
#Person1#: 1088 RMB.
#Person2#: Is breakfast included?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. You also have free use of the leisure facilities here.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'll get it.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form with your details.
#Person2#: I would like to pay by cash. Do I need to pay a deposit?
#Person1#: Yes, you do. There is a 300 RMB deposit, which we will refund when you check out. So, in total, you need to pay 1388 RMB.
#Person2#: Fine. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your key and receipt. Your room number is 408. A porter will take your luggage to your room. The elevator is just around the corner.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It is my pleasure, sir. I wish you a pleasant stay here. Goodbye!
#Person2#: Bye-bye! | #Person2# would like to book a suite for four nights. #Person2# tells him there is only a double room available now, so #Person1# books one with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit.
#Person2#: Why, do we need groceries?
#Person1#: I believe we are all out of food.
#Person2#: Do you know what to get?
#Person1#: I don't know what we need.
#Person2#: Why don't you go and check the refrigerator?
#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you would do that for me.
#Person2#: Why don't you just get the basics?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Eggs, milk, bread. Things like that.
#Person1#: Go make that list.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. | #Person1#'s going shopping for groceries but doesn't know what to buy. #Person2# suggests getting the basics. | Summarize the 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 went to look at those new houses near the Sports Center this afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh, yes?
#Person1#: They're really nice. There is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room.
#Person2#: Hmm...
#Person1#: And there is a garden at the back. John, will you put down your book? Aren't you interested?
#Person2#: Not especially.
#Person1#: But why I thought you wanted to move?
#Person2#: You are the one who wants to move.
#Person1#: But you said the last time your brother stayed. It is impossible to live without an extra bedroom.
#Person2#: I didn't say that. I like this flat. I can walk to work.
#Person1#: You could still walk to work if we move.
#Person2#: It is farther away and it is being far more noisy near the Sports Center.
#Person1#: But it is not exactly quiet living on this main road. It is simply that we need more space. John, will you at least come and have a look at the new houses?
#Person2#: Very well then. But do not expect to change my mind.
#Person1#: OK, we will just look. | #Person1# tells John #Person1# went to see the houses near the Sports Centre this afternoon. John isn't interested because he doesn't want to move. Finally, John agrees to look at the house but he thinks he won't change his mind. | Summarize the 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 wrong?
#Person2#: I am worried about my daughter. She hasn't made a decision about college.
#Person1#: Don't worry, that's just part of being a teenager.
#Person2#: I don't actually mind that. But she disagrees with me about everything.
#Person1#: You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself instead of trying to tell her what to do and what not to do.
#Person2#: But I just want to give her some tips.
#Person1#: She can make her own decision. Believe her!
#Person2#: I guess you're right.
#Person1#: Take it easy. Everything will be OK.
#Person2#: I hope so. | #Person2#'s worried about #Person2#'s daughter who hasn't decided on the college. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take it easy and let her make her own decision. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, where are you?
#Person2#: I'm still in Edinburgh. The flights have been delayed.
#Person1#: You caught me just in time. We were about to leave for the airport.
#Person2#: I know, Janet said so. I'm glad I found. You have had a long wait otherwise.
#Person1#: When will you be leaving do you think?
#Person2#: No, not for an hour at least. Look, don't bother to come out to the airport.
#Person1#: It's no trouble. We'll meet you.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather you didn't, honestly.
#Person1#: No, don't be silly, Mary. We'll collect you.
#Person2#: No, Bruce. I'd rather get a taxi.
#Person1#: We will be there, Mary. See you later. | Mary tells Bruce her flight has been delayed and asks Bruce don't bother to collect her at the airport, but he insists on doing so. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Helen, I want to have a word with you.
#Person2#: Is it about the appointment yesterday evening? Forget it. It doesn't really matter.
#Person1#: But I must say sorry to you. I didn't mean to break my word. I was about to leave home when my mother suddenly passed out. I took her to the hospital and looked after her all night. It was not until this morning that I remembered my date with you.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Is she OK now?
#Person1#: She's alright, but I'm terribly sorry to have kept you waiting last night.
#Person2#: I quite understand it's not your fault, but don't forget to call me up next time if you can't come. | #Person1# apologizes to Helen for missing the appointment yesterday evening because #Person1# had to look after #Person1#'s mother who suddenly passed out. Helen understands it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to buy some meat.
#Person2#: What kind would you like today?
#Person1#: I'd like a pound of roast beef. That's my son's favorite sandwich meat.
#Person2#: Really? My daughter likes it, too. OK, that's going to be $5.50.
#Person1#: Perfect.
#Person2#: Anything else? Perhaps some pork?
#Person1#: No, but I do need 3 pounds of chicken breast. My husband wants it for the soup he likes to make.
#Person2#: That costs $4.00 a pound.
#Person1#: Oh, that's expensive. I think he can make the soup with 2 pounds of chicken. I'll make some salad tonight. So we won't need so much food. | #Person1# buys a pound of roast beef and 2 pounds of chicken breast with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media.
#Person2#: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do.
#Person1#: What do you mean by trade-off?
#Person2#: What it cause not only money but in terms of whether it does good to your life. I have no real machines in my apartment. Well, I do have an FM radio.
#Person1#: Yeah, what do you listen to?
#Person2#: Oh, weather reports, good music. And I have a telephone now, but I lived for 8 years without one.
#Person1#: Eight years without a telephone?
#Person2#: Well, I discovered there were telephones on every street corner and I really didn't need one for anything.
#Person1#: Do you have a computer?
#Person2#: I do not own a computer. Because when I go on the Internet, I'm always disappointed. You see, I think more than technology destroys all the beauty and meaning in life. That's not the way I want to live my life.
#Person1#: Aren't there any good things that the modern media bring us?
#Person2#: Well, the only modern form of media I really like is the jet plane. I mean I know it's not the media. But I really considered it to be a form of communication. It is allowed me to travel all over the world. I get great enjoyment out of traveling. I link up with people from foreign countries. I meet them. I talked to them. And so in that way, the jet plane has improved international communication, much more than fax or email will ever do.
#Person1#: What an interesting idea! Thank you, Robert. | #Person1# interviews Robert about his special feelings about the media. Robert tells #Person1# he never has a television and lived without a telephone for 8 years. He also doesn't own a computer because he's always disappointed when searching the Internet. Robert thinks the jet plane is the only good thing that technology brings. | Summarize the 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 hope you can help. I've got a bit of a problem with your ATM.
#Person2#: Of course, that's my job. Oh, dear. What's happened?
#Person1#: Well, it's eaten my card! It won't give it back!
#Person2#: I see... calm down, don't worry. May I ask what were you doing when it took your card?
#Person1#: Yes. I was only entering my PIN. I'm terrible at remembering it, I'm so forgetful, you see.
#Person2#: Mmmm... and exactly how many times did you enter it, please?
#Person1#: Maybe three times. As I said, I always forget it.
#Person2#: Ah! Don't worry ; it's just a security measure. If someone uses a card and cannot get the right PIN after three attempts, the bank keeps the card in case it's stolen. Just contact the bank and we'll get it back to you.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. So if I call my branch they can sort everything out for me?
#Person2#: Yes, they'll be happy to help. Believe me, it happens to many people.
#Person1#: I'd better try harder to memorise my PIN in future. Thanks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s card was eaten because #Person1# didn't get the right PIN after three attempts. #Person2# advises #Person1# to contact the bank so they'll give it back to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hmm. Let me try something.Wait. I have a reservation for someone named Sang here. But it's spelled J - A - N - G. It's not spelled J - I - A - N - G. It's for a Mr. C Sang.
#Person2#: Oh, that must be me! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes it happens, Ma'am. That's why it is always good to carry your confirmation number. I'm sorry about the inconvenience.
#Person2#: It's okay. It's probably my husband's fault.Is there a pool in this hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.The pool is open until 10:00 p. m. So you still have about 45 minutes.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: Here is your key. Your room is 379.You can find the elevators just around that corner there, down the hall.Enjoy your stay, Ma'am.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# finds #Person2#'s reservation is under the wrong name. #Person2# explains it's because of her husband's poor English. #Person1# then helps #Person2# to check 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#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Ma. Do you see anything you like?
#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.
#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my ma in Holland.
#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?
#Person1#: Well, this home is too big for me now, so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller. Therefore, I need to part with a few things.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Umm, how much do you want for the quilt?
#Person1#: Is fifteen dollars OK? | Ma tells #Person2# Ma wants to sell the quilt because Ma is moving to a smaller apartment. | Summarize the 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 personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: I'm quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half-done.
#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I'm quite outgoing i think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with others.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?
#Person2#: I maintain that the most important thing is having good friends. A person can't live all by himself I think. A friend in need is a friend in deed. The more really close friends I have, the better.
#Person1#: What kind of people do you like to work with?
#Person2#: People who are honest, dedicated to their work and having integrity. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is active, energetic, and outgoing. #Person2# values friendship and likes working with honest 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#: Can we choose a time to look at houses together?
#Person2#: Can you do that in the mornings, or would the afternoons be best?
#Person1#: Either way is good for me.
#Person2#: There are a number of open houses this weekend in your area. Would that okay with you?
#Person1#: I can take a little time off of work, or I can go on a weekend, also.
#Person2#: We could meet at the real estate office, or I could pick you up at your home.
#Person1#: I am leaving from work, so maybe I could just meet you at the first house that we will look at.
#Person2#: I can think of five houses that we should look at. It will take most of the day.
#Person1#: I would like to see as many as possible.
#Person2#: When I have confirmed the times with the owners, I will e-mail you our plans for the day. | #Person1# wants to choose a time to look at houses and discusses the plan with #Person2#. #Person2# will e-mail #Person1# the plans for the day after confirming the times with the owners. | Summarize the 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 it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting?
#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on.
#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part in the relay race. Let's go have a look.
#Person1#: OK, let's go.
#Person2#: The competition will begin in 5 minutes, it's tense here.
#Person1#: Wonderful, Bruce is taking the lead.
#Person2#: Other competitors have almost caught up with him. They are neck and neck.
#Person1#: Come on, Bruce. Come on, Bruce.
#Person2#: Wow, Bruce crossed the line first. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the events at the sports meeting. They go to see their neighbor's relay race 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#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order?
#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad.
#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?
#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice.
#Person1#: Will that be it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all. | #Person1# helps #Person2# orders food and drink at McDonald's. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: I want to know about fees.
#Person1#: Which fees?
#Person2#: Overdraft fees.
#Person1#: You will be required to pay a small fee for every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How much is the fee?
#Person1#: You'll have to pay $ 25 every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: That's a small fee?
#Person1#: It should stop you from overdrafting.
#Person2#: You would think it would, but it most likely won't.
#Person1#: Can I help you with anything else?
#Person2#: That's it for today. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there is an overdraft fee of $25 to keep people from overdrafting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to call you on such short notice, but something's come up.
#Person2#: You mean for this afternoon's meeting?
#Person1#: That's right I'm afraid I have to postpone it. Mr. Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker's Symposium in his place. I'm leaving today, and I won't be back until a week from Friday.
#Person2#: That's quite a while. Let's make it the week after you get back, then.
#Person1#: That will be great. So it's two weeks from tomorrow, same time and place. I'm really sorry to do this to you.
#Person2#: No problem at all. To tell you the truth, I could use the extra time in my schedule to catch up on some paperwork. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to postpone the meeting for two weeks because #Person1# has to attend a symposium. #Person2# is OK with that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, your Chinese is coming along!
#Person2#: You think?
#Person1#: Yeah. It's a lot better than mine.
#Person2#: But I still get stuck on the different tones. It drives me crazy.
#Person1#: Hang in there. It'll all come together one of these days. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s Chinese is coming along. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Brooke, are you still mad? Is your mom mad?
#Person2#: No. . . mom said that we'll have the wedding at home on the 2nd. So let's hope your mom is right about that being a lucky day. . .
#Person1#: It will be. And today is, too. I just talked to the airlines. . .
#Person2#: They're going to give us back the seats?
#Person1#: No, they're giving us discount tickets on a honeymoon package in. . .
#Person2#: Hawaii? My dream honeymoon destination?
#Person1#: You got it! We'll fly there directly from Texas.
#Person2#: Oh, Jack! That's wonderful! | Brooke and Jack are talking about the date of their wedding. Jack tells Brooke they are given discount tickets to Hawaii. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.
#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.
#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.
#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them?
#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size?
#Person2#: Isn't that complicated?
#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund.
#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall.
#Person2#: What do you do there. . . hang around, like the kids? | Anna wants to find a seamstress or tailor to shorten her husband's new shirt. #Person1# tells her it's easy to exchange it at the mall and offers to go with Anna. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!
#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?
#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her drinking with another man at a club near my home!
#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that the night, but she didn't answer the phone.
#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest-and rude!
#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.
#Person1#: I bet you that she regrets what she's done. You are such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?
#Person2#: I guess so.
#Person1#: So I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. There are plenty of fish in the sea! | #Person2# split up with his girlfriend because his girlfriend stood him up and drank with another man on their anniversary. #Person1# thinks his girlfriend will regret and #Person2# will find another girlfriend. | Summarize the 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, Anna speaking!
#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.
#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?
#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna?
#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing?
#Person2#: Working. I've been really busy these days. I got a promotion.
#Person1#: That's great, congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks. I am feeling pretty good about myself too. You know, bigger office, a raise and even an assistant.
#Person1#: That's good. So I guess I'll have to make an appointment to see you.
#Person2#: You are kidding.
#Person1#: How long have you been working there?
#Person2#: A bit over two years. This is a fast-moving company, and seniority isn't the only factor in deciding promotions.
#Person1#: How do you like your new boss?
#Person2#: She is very nice and open-minded.
#Person1#: Much better than the last one, huh?
#Person2#: Yeah. He was a real slave driver. He probably would have loved it if we were robots.
#Person1#: Forget about him. Come over to my house tonight. Let's get drunk.
#Person2#: Good. Tonight 8 o'clock.
#Person1#: 8 it is. See you then.
#Person2#: Bye. | Jason hasn't called Anna for a long time. He calls her to tell her he got a promotion and he feels good about it. Anna invites him to come over to her house tonight to get drunk. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?
#Person2#: My husband and I have thought about it, but we'Ve decided not to have any. They are just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who knows what kind of world we'll have in the future. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve always wanted to have lots of children. Growing up with only one brother, I always felt a bit lonely. What do you think about families with only one child?
#Person2#: For me, growing up in a big family always made me yearn for attention. I always wanted to be an only child so that I could always do what I wanted and so that I wouldn't ever have to share.
#Person1#: Don't you think you would miss having other people around?
#Person2#: No way! I spent 20 years of my life with relatives around me 24-7. you know, I don't think I'Ve ever actually spent any time by myself in my parents'home. What do you think of the one-child policy in China?
#Person1#: If China didn't have such a policy, can you imagine how many people there would be in China now?
#Person2#: That's true. But as a woman, I'm glad that even though I don't want any children, I at least have a choice in how many children I have. On the other hand, I can't imagine what China would be like if there weren't a one-child policy!
#Person1#: Do you think most families with many children envy or feel sorry for other families with only one child?
#Person2#: I don't know what other people think, but I, for one, envy only children! | Kaitlyn and her husband have decided not to have children. #Person1# has wanted to have lots of children because #Person1# grew up with only one brother. Kaitlyn grew up in a big family and wanted to be an only child. They also talk about the one-child policy in China. | Summarize the 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 darling, I know that we've bought this house together, but it's just going to be far too expensive to decorate it. I think we should sell it.
#Person2#: Oh, no, Nathan, I. . . I really think we've bought this flat at the right time, you know. Market prices are going to go up, and I think you'll find in a year or two it will be worth a lot more.
#Person1#: But we're going to spend so much money in furnishing and decorating. I think we could get a much cheaper place that's already furnished.
#Person2#: But don't you like this place? I remember when we came to see it we thought it would be lovely.
#Person1#: Well, only you liked it really, darling.
#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say so then? But I still think we've made a good buy. | Nathan wants to sell the house because it's too expensive to decorate and admits he didn't like it when they saw it but #Person2# still thinks they've made a good buy. | Summarize the 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 Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?
#Person2#: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.
#Person1#: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?
#Person2#: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an only child, and didn't really care about having a large family, but my mother talked him into it.
#Person1#: Jeez, seven children. That must have a lot of problems. We have four children in my family and my grandparents can never get our names right.
#Person2#: It can be hard, and there are certain sacrifices you have to make.
#Person1#: Like what? I assume that there's no privacy.
#Person2#: That's one. Another is the lack of personal property. Everything you have, from toys to clothes, is used by your brothers and sisters. Especially clothes. Three quarters of my wardrobe are hand-me-downs.
#Person1#: And the age gap is also annoying. There's a ten-year difference between my younger brother and me. We have nothing in common.
#Person2#: Same problem here. There's an 18 - year gap between the oldest and youngest child in my family. The last child was born just as the oldest was going to college. | Chris is from a big family of nine, including seven children. #Person1# thinks they must have a lot of problems. Chris admits they have problems of privacy, personal property and age gap. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you want to do in this company after five years?
#Person2#: I want to be in a higher managerial position in the field of international marketing. I'm very interested in the European market hopefully, in Brussels.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: It's truly exciting to work in newly emerging unified market. Brussels will be center of the new market in the continent.
#Person1#: What are you looking for in your next job?
#Person2#: My experience in my last job showed that I have the talent to motivate people. It could be seen from the low absentee rate in my team. I want to continue that kind of contribution and to further develop this potential.
#Person1#: What is your career objective?
#Person2#: I want to apply my knowledge and experience to a challenging position and finally move on to management level.
#Person1#: What do you consider important when looking for a job?
#Person2#: I think the most important thing is the nature of the job. One should never do anything one is not interested in. To me, pleasant working conditions with co-operative staff are also important. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be in a higher managerial position in international marketing in Brussel after five years because it's exciting and #Person2# wants to keep motivating people. #Person2# values the nature of the job when looking for 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#: Could you call Mr. Jacob for me, Sara? I need to go over some stuff with him.
#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Roberts. But, could you tell me his extension number again? I haven't got all the numbers down yet.
#Person1#: Sure, it's 4-8- 7-2. Don't worry. You're doing a fine job.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Mr. Roberts. | Mr. Roberts asks Sara to call Mr. Jacob and tells her the extension number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C + + Programming Languages.
#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications?
#Person2#: Yes, I have an ACRE certificate, Bank 2.
#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familiar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# has been a data entry operator for three years. #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s qualifications and assures #Person1# that #Person2# is a quick learner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you feeling, Flora?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks. I have been resting all day. Only with television as my companion. In fact, in the whole week the only thing I feel like doing was watching TV.
#Person1#: What did you watch today?
#Person2#: I started with game show this morning, I really enjoy them, and even answered the most of questions correctly.
#Person1#: And next?
#Person2#: At 2 o'clock, I switched to the Channel 6, and watched a terrific movie without commercials.
#Person1#: I know what you mean, there wasn't old action movie next. I think you won't like it.
#Person2#: I want to watch it, but I was already tired by the time it came on. I had a rest instead, then I watched the news at Channel 11.
#Person1#: Anything important happened?
#Person2#: A bank was robbed this afternoon. A reporter on the scene covered the event, the live coverage reproduce the robbery to the live. | Flora is feeling much better because she's been resting all day with television as her companion. She tells #Person2# she watched the game show, a movie, and the news. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: A table for two, please.
#Person2#: All right. How about this one by the window?
#Person1#: Thank you. It's fine.
#Person2#: May I take your order now, sir?
#Person1#: What do you recommend? We'd like some of your local specialities.
#Person2#: Our restaurant is famous for its seafood.
#Person1#: One cream of fish soup and two portions of prawns.
#Person2#: Shrimp salad is our speciality, took
#Person1#: No, I think it's enough.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: A juice and a coke. | #Person2# leads #Person1# to the table, recommends seafood, and helps #Person1# order soup, prawns, and drinks. | Summarize the 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! Where to?
#Person2#: Tian'anmen Square.
#Person1#: You are going to Tian'anmen Square. No problem.
#Person2#: How long will it take? We are in a great hurry.
#Person1#: Around 20 minutes, but it all depends on the traffic.
#Person2#: Hope there is no traffic jam.
#Person1#: By this time, it's better. The rush hour is over.
#Person2#: Could you drop us off on that corner?
#Person1#: Sure thing. Here we are.
#Person2#: How much do we owe you?
#Person1#: Eight yuan twenty cents.
#Person2#: Here is ten yuan. Keep the change, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Thanks and you too. | #Person1# takes #Person2#, who's in a great hurry, to Tian'anmen square. #Person2# pays ten yuan for that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I take care of the letters. I may read, sort out and organize incoming mails.
#Person2#: So you have to open all the envelopes.
#Person1#: Yes, except the personal mail. And I also need to prepare the materials for posting and check the e-mail box regularly.
#Person2#: Do you need to file copies of the letters before sending them?
#Person1#: Yes, and I check all the e-mails for Mr. Thomas. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s work is to take care of the letters, file copies and check e-mails. | Summarize the 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. Gail Willows speaking.
#Person2#: Ms. Willows, hello. This is Daniel calling from IBA Bank.
#Person1#: Hello, Daniel. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm calling to notify you that an Export L / C has arrived for you.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Do you know which company it's from?
#Person2#: Yes, it's from Satura Beds of Tokyo.
#Person1#: Ah, great! I'll send someone over to pick it up. Thanks for calling. | Daniel calls Gail Willows to tell her the Export L/C from Satura Beds of Tokyo has arrived. | Summarize the 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 our company Mr. white. My name is Yan Hua, the secretary of Mr. Wang.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you!
#Person1#: Would you like to have a cup of tea or coffee?
#Person2#: Thank you. I'd like Chinese tea very much!
#Person1#: Glad you like it. By the way, is this your first time to China, Mr. White?
#Person2#: Yes, as a representative of IBM. I hope to conclude some business with you.
#Person1#: We also hope to expand our business with you.
#Person2#: This is our common desire.
#Person1#: I think you probably know China has adopted a flexible policy in her foreign trade.
#Person2#: Yes, I have read about it, but I would like to know more about it.
#Person1#: Right. Seeing is believing.
#Person2#: Sure. | Yan Hua welcomes Mr. White to their company. They agree that they should conclude some business with each other and talk about the policy in foreign trade. | Summarize the 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, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.
#Person1#: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather croaky. Well let's have a look, shall we? Could you please open your mouth and say ah.
#Person2#: Ahhhhhhhh
#Person1#: Good, yes, your tonsils are a little swollen and red. How are your ears, blocked at all?
#Person2#: A little actually. My sinuses are a little blocked up as well-I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: Ok Chloe, can you please breathe in and out slowly for me while I listen to your chest? You really are all bunged up, you don't sound too good at all. Ok, I'm going to set you up with a bunch o
#Person2#: Whoa! So many drugs. . . I hate swallowing pills. Am I able to go to work?
#Person1#: Absolutely not! You are highly contagious! You don't want to infect the rest of your co-workers do you? I recommend staying in bed for at least three days and drinking plenty of fluids so yo
#Person2#: Ok! Would you mind writing me a doctor's note for work, otherwise they may think I am faking it!
#Person1#: Ha-ha, sure not a problem! Here you are. Now off you go and away to bed. If you have any questions just give me a call! Feel better soon and take care.
#Person2#: Thanks doc, bye! | Chole thinks she has a flu. Dr. Evans has a look at her throat, asks about her ears, checks her breath, gives her drugs, and recommends her to stay in bed. Chole asks the doctor to write her a note to ask for a leave from work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.
#Person1#: What? Why? Can't you renew it?
#Person2#: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot.
#Person1#: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you ASAP.
#Person2#: I think I might move in with my parents for a couple of months until I can find something. You know how hard it is to find a decent place around here. I'm gonna have to put most of my stuff in storage for a while.
#Person1#: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do to help out.
#Person2#: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet tarantula and snake for a couple of weeks? | #Person2# has to move because the owner is selling the place. #Person2# decides to move in with #Person2#'s parents and asks #Person1# to look after #Person2#'s pet tarantula and snake. | Summarize the 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, welcome aboard.
#Person2#: Good morning. Can I use my cellular phone during this time?
#Person1#: Yes, you can use your cell phone during the boarding process until the aircraft door is closed.
#Person2#: Thank you. What should I do if I want to phone my family during the flight?
#Person1#: The aircraft is equipped with onboard phones. They do not interfere with the communication and navigation of the aircraft.
#Person2#: So I can use the onboard phone during the flight?
#Person1#: Of course. They will be used at anytime before or during flight. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can use the cell phone during the boarding process and use the onboard phones during the flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why am I being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered?
#Person2#: Sir, according to your file, you spent Monday evening watching'Titanic. '
#Person1#: Well, the file is wrong. I was at a great concert that night.
#Person2#: Well, this wouldn't be the first time that a file was wrong. Just a moment, please.
#Person1#: Thank you for taking care of it so quickly.
#Person2#: Sir, when I deleted the $ 10, the program automatically added a $ 2 service charge.
#Person1#: You can't do that! You can't charge me for a mistake that you made!
#Person2#: Sometimes you can't win for losing, sir.
#Person1#: Well, now I've seen it all! What a rip-off this place is!
#Person2#: I don't blame you, sir. Two dollars is a lot of money. | #Person1# questions the charge of a movie he never ordered. #Person2# deletes the $10 and adds a $2 service charge. #Person1# is dissatisfied with that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.
#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?
#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night.
#Person2#: It's a good thing that I have choices here. Can you tell me about the one on Saturday?
#Person1#: Sure. It's to raise money for the homeless.
#Person2#: What about the performance itself?
#Person1#: Oh, it's a reserved opera named'The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven'.
#Person2#: Wow, a story about the clever Monkey King. It's a classic and children's favorite.
#Person1#: It surely is. And the cast is really the best.
#Person2#: Wonderful! How much is the ticket?
#Person1#: The price varies according to the seats. 300 for the front, 200 for the middle, and 50 for the back. Which kind would you like?
#Person2#: Two for the front. One last thing, are there any English subtitles for the show?
#Person1#: Yes, we have subtitles both in Chinese and English on the big-screen just beside the stage.
#Person2#: Terrific. May I stop by to get that two tickets tomorrow afternoon?
#Person1#: Sure. And our theater is located on Liberty Avenue, just opposite the biggest guitar store. Can I have your name?
#Person2#: B. S-H-I-R-L-E-Y.
#Person1#: Got it. Thanks for calling. Bye. | Shirley is thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. #Person1# introduces the performance on Saturday to Shirley and tells Shirley the price varies according to the seats. Shirley takes two for the front and will stop by to get the tickets tomorrow afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Li, does the recommendation of the university play an important role in job hitting?
#Person2#: Yes. In fact, the recommendation is a way of indirect self-recommendation. The university and the business have a long-term relationship. If you are recommended by your university, you can be approved more easily.
#Person1#: But I doubt the authority because most of the recommendation letters of the university are the same.
#Person2#: More and more people have the same discoveries since most of the universities do that in order to save effort. | Mr. Li tells #Person1# the recommendation of the university is important in job hunting but #Person1# doubts its authority because #Person1# thinks the recommendation letters are all the same. | Summarize the 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. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah. Um. You see, I need some flowers for my wife, and uh, and, you know, I ...
#Person1#: Let ... Let me guess. You forget your anniversary, and you're trying to make things up, right?
#Person2#: Oh. Yeah, is it that obvious?
#Person1#: Well, yeah. We see men like you all the time that are so involved in their work that they simply forget about us.
#Person2#: Well, in, in ... in this case, it's not like that.
#Person1#: Sure. What do you need?
#Person2#: Well, uh, I'd like to get a dozen roses with some greenery, and a very nice card.
#Person1#: Do you really think a dozen roses is going to cut it?
#Person2#: Well, yeah ...
#Person1#: I mean, if my husband forgot our anniversary, he'd be in the doghouse for sure. [Well ...] You need at least two dozen roses, a dozen balloons, and a romantic evening at an expensive restaurant.
#Person2#: Well, I only have $10, and ...
#Person1#: Ten dollars? Well, that will buy you a single rose and a hamburger at McDonalds, but that's it.
#Person2#: Uh, wait. I actually have twelve dollars and ... wait, hang on, let me see here ... thirty-two cents, so that might be ...
#Person1#: Forget playing golf this weekend. Your wife is way more important.
#Person2#: Oh, no. OH, NO! My wife is out in the parking lot looking for me. Oh. And, and ... she's looking this way. PLEASE, PLEASE. Help me! She'll wring my neck for sure.
#Person1#: Okay, Okay. Uh, let's see. Hum. [PLEASE, PLEASE!]. Well, well, it looks like I can arrange a small bouquet of roses. [Okay.] A couple are a little wilted [Oh, that's okay.], but that's the best I can do. [Oh, yes. Oh, yes. That's fine.] And I can also attach a small card and tie a nice ribbon around the flowers.
#Person2#: Oh, that would be great. You're a lifesaver. I'll put you on my Christmas card list forever.
#Person1#: Okay. Okay. That'll be twelve dollars even.
#Person2#: You're an angel. Thank you. Thank you. Oh, no. [What?] Now, she's parked in front of your store waiting for me. I'm dead meat. Do you have a back door?
#Person1#: No! It looks like you need to face the music and just talk to her. [I can't, I can't.] She'll probably be very understanding after you promise ... [You don't know my wife.] Well, you need to promise to wash the dishes and clean the bathroom for the next six months. Get out there and be a man.
#Person2#: Could you call an ambulance ... just in case? This could get ugly.
#Person1#: Men. | #Person2# needs some flowers for his wife because he forgets their anniversary but he only has twelve dollars. #Person1# doesn't want to help him at first but then agrees to arrange a small bouquet of roses after #Person2# begs #Person1#. When #Person2# sees his wife parking outside the store, he wants to escape but #Person1# thinks he should be a man. | Summarize the 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#: Yes, I'm looking for a book on the presidential election system in the United States.
#Person1#: Well, all of our textbooks are arranged by subject and course number in the back of the store. Is this a required text for one of the University's political science courses?
#Person2#: No, it isn't. I've already looked through all the political science books in the back, but the ones I saw only had a few pages, at most, on the topic.
#Person1#: How about the paperback section? There may be something there.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Or better yet, you should try looking in Books in Print.
#Person2#: I've never heard of that. What is it?
#Person1#: It's an index that lists all of the books currently available from publishers. If you have a specific book in mind, you can look under the author's last name.
#Person2#: But I don't.
#Person1#: Then look directly under your subject, presidential elections.
#Person2#: What happens if I find a book I want?
#Person1#: Well, if it's not in stock, we can order it for you. | #Person2# is looking for a book on the presidential election system in the United States. #Person1# suggests the textbook section, the paperback section, and Books in Print and can order the book for #Person2# if it's not in stock. | Summarize the 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. You're in the pink today. You must have had a nice new year holiday.
#Person2#: Yeah, I went to Qingdao and just came back yesterday.
#Person1#: Really? Did you go to see the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center? I thought you were just shooting the breeze when you said you would go. How is it?
#Person2#: It's really amazing. During the 2007 Qingdao International Sailing Games, around 5,000 people came out to watch the competition every day along the seawall.
#Person1#: Newspapers say the design received high praise from the International Olympic Committee. The venue will be used for the 2008 Olympic Games.
#Person2#: Fortunately, I have been there already. It's a pity you're not going to see it.
#Person1#: Although I know my chances of getting an Olympic sailing ticket are slim, I'll keep trying anyway. Otherwise, I'm sure you'll nag me to death telling me about your experience there. | #Person2# went to Qingdao during the new year holiday and saw the amazing Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. #Person1# will try to get an Olympic sailing ticket to avoid #Person2#'s nag about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Parker, when did you arrive home yesterday evening?
#Person2#: At about 8 o'clock.
#Person1#: What did you do right after you entered your flat?
#Person2#: Well, I washed my hands and then watched sports news.
#Person1#: When did you have supper?
#Person2#: At about a quarter to nine, I guess.
#Person1#: Did you stay at home all evening?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: But your friend says that he found you several times between 8 and 9. But you didn't answer.
#Person2#: Well, I think I was in the bath at that time.
#Person1#: No, you weren't. You were not even at home last night. You robbed a bank in James Street. | #Person1# questions Mr. Parker. Mr. Parker says he stayed at home all evening but #Person1# believes he robbed a bank last night. | Summarize the 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 begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background.
#Person2#: I have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field. My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law, where I have been able to apply my paralegal education. I was commended on my ability to take information and break it down into usable facts. I really love research and analyzing facts. My major in college was English, and as a result, my writing skills are my major strength. I am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used.
#Person1#: What do you think are the key qualities needed to succeed in the paralegal profession?
#Person2#: Flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job. In my last position, I supported four lawyers, and it was not unusual for them all to give me high-priority items to do in the same day or week. There were days when I had to stop and prioritize my work just to get a handle on everything. I would discuss the urgency of their work with each of them so I didn't drop the ball. At the same time, I made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda. I think communication is probably the next key quality. It really worked well when I talked with each of them, explained my situation, and got their input.
#Person1#: Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work above and beyond your job description?
#Person2#: There was a very important project that had to be researched and completed by the end of the week. Even though I worked extra hours every night for almost two weeks, my boss and I stayed until 2 a. m. for two nights before the final wrap up. It was very rewarding to have put so much effort into a project and see the really great results. My boss gave me a bonus for my extra effort.
#Person1#: Tell me about a time when you had to research a case and encountered some obstacles you had to overcome.
#Person2#: I remember a case that was filled with obstacles. The first thing I did was research through documents and past cases that had similar circumstances. I assembled the facts and then tried to put them together and analyze the next step. I was able to get some input from another lawyer I happened to see at lunch. Through some hard work and fact digging, I was able to find a way to overcome most of the obstacles. I took my findings to my boss and made some recommendations, which she and I discussed and eventually resolved. My boss was impressed with the work I had done.
#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: My strengths are my caring about getting the job done. I am very results-driven and have been able to meet all my deadlines in past jobs. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But I am aware of my tendency to overwork and have learned to pace myself more.
#Person1#: Tell me about a time when you had a confrontation with a coworker or boss.
#Person2#: I did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves. I asked her if I could talk with her one day, and we had a good discussion. It turned out she was not aware of the impact of her actions and that she really needed an explanation of the procedure. I took the time to explain the procedures, and there haven't been any problems since that day.
#Person1#: When do you find a job satisfying?
#Person2#: My biggest satisfaction is when I experience growth in a job. When I first started as a paralegal, I had a lot to learn. But through hard work, advice from some good mentors and continuing education, I have come a long way. I've learned to be flexible when possible and to deal with difficult people in a positive manner.
#Person1#: How would your coworkers describe you?
#Person2#: First, they'll say I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. I really enjoy working with people. Secondly, they'll say I had great customer service skills. I put the customer first. And thirdly, they'll say that I know the law. I put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. On a scale of one to 10, what would you say morale was in this company? | #Person1# interviews #Person2#, who is looking for a position to use #Person2#'s research and writing skills. #Person2# majors in English and has been working as a paralegal for the last ten months. #Person2# thinks flexibility is the key quality of a paralegal. #Person2# gives examples of the time when #Person2# had to work above and beyond the job description, the time of encountering some obstacles when #Person2# had a confrontation with a coworker. #Person2# also talks about #Person2#'s strengths and weaknesses and how coworkers describe #Person2#. #Person2# finds a job satisfying when #Person2# experiences growth in it. #Person2# also asks #Person1# how #Person1# scales morale in the company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Is that your wedding ring?
#Person2#: I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring.
#Person1#: Well, congratulations. When is the big date?
#Person2#: In June.
#Person1#: Did you have the watch before getting the ring?
#Person2#: Actually, we bought the ring together after I got the watch.
#Person1#: You did a fabulous job with the selection. It's gorgeous.
#Person2#: Thank you so much.
#Person1#: What kind of watch is it?
#Person2#: It's a Tag Heuer.
#Person1#: If you don't mind me asking, how much do they cost?
#Person2#: This one is $1500. But they range from $600 to $3000.
#Person1#: That's why it looks so nice. I should have figured. You always get what you pay for.
#Person2#: Yeah. I would rather get one nice watch instead of 20 mediocre ones. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s watch is beautiful and goes well with #Person2#'s engagement ring. #Person2# tells #Person1# the watch is a Tag Heuer and costs $1500. | Summarize the 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#: Yes, I need to apply for a parking permit.
#Person1#: Are you a professor?
#Person2#: What? Are you kidding? I'm only 22 years old!
#Person1#: Yes, I am kidding. But don't you know only professors and students with disabilitiescan apply for parking permits?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I have a disability. My hip was broken last year. And I can't walk well.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.
#Person2#: It's alright. You didn't see me walk to the desk.
#Person1#: Here is the application form. I also need to see your student ID and your permission letter from the university.
#Person2#: My permission letter?
#Person1#: Yes, the letter that certifies you have a disability. And it must certify your disability entitles you to a parking place.
#Person2#: I was told I should have the letter sent directly to your office.
#Person1#: Yes. Or you can bring it yourself.
#Person2#: But I asked them to send it to you directly.
#Person1#: Let me look in the file then. Maybe we received it.
#Person2#: My name is Derek Schneider, S - C - H - N - E - I - D - E - R.
#Person1#: Yes, here it is. Alright. Then I just need your completed application form, and I will be able to process your request.
#Person2#: Good. I will sit over there and fill out the form. I will give it to you in a few minutes. Oh, by the way, can I apply for any parking lot I want?
#Person1#: The form has a map on the back. You may specify your top four choices. We will give a spot in the lot that has an opening.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're very welcome. | Derek Schneider needs to apply for a parking permit. #Person1# tells him only professors and students with disabilities can apply. Derek tells #Person1# he has a disability and has had the permission letter sent directly to #Person1#'s office. #Person1# finds the letter and asks Derek to fill out a form and specify his top four choices. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am looking for a pan.
#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like?
#Person1#: A big one would be nice.
#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16' in diameter.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like that one. But it's too heavy.
#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, this is much better. But it has an aluminum handle.
#Person2#: Here you go. Same pan, but with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle.
#Person1#: Yes, that's perfect. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Great. Will that be cash or charge?
#Person1#: Oh, wait a minute. What about a lid for the pan?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot to show you the lid. It comes with the pan. | #Person1# buys a big pan made of aluminium with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle that comes with a lid from #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear that they are going to start an exercise class after work?
#Person2#: Oh really? When is it going to start?
#Person1#: Next month. I think. Are you going to sign up?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I'm going to have to look at my schedule. | #Person1# says an exercise class will start next month. #Person2#'s interested and will check #Person2#'s schedule. | Summarize the 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, Judy. How did you go about changing your course? You did history of art originally, didn't you?
#Person2#: No, my parents persuaded me that English would be more useful, so I took their advice. But I really didn't enjoy it and tried to change to history of art. But the course was full. The course tutor told me about the fine art. | Judy wants to change her course from English to history of art but it was full. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lisa, I'm going shopping downtown this afternoon. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: I'd like to but I have arranged to discuss the project with Mister Cook. I'm also going to a party with Bill this evening.
#Person1#: But you know, I'm not good at bargaining. How I wish you could help me.
#Person2#: Why not ask Mary to go with you. She loves shopping. She can help you.
#Person1#: Good idea. I'll go and ask her. Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# invites Lisa to go shopping. Lisa can't go and advises #Person1# to ask Mary. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, sweetie. Why are you so excited?
#Person2#: Excuse me?
#Person1#: Sorry, not you, I was talking to my dog Barney. He always goes crazy when he hears the phone ring.
#Person2#: Are you Bill Black?
#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Jennifer from ABC college.
#Person1#: Oh yes, I'm showing Barney at your pet show. It's going to be lots of fun and kids love Barney.
#Person2#: Didn't he win a competition a few years ago?
#Person1#: He should have come first, but he ended up in the second place.
#Person2#: Second? Wow! That's pretty good. Can I ask what competition that was?
#Person1#: Well, the American Kennel Club Competition. I was so proud of him.
#Person2#: Well, thank you for your information, will put it in the school magazine. | Bill tells Jennifer he is showing his dog Barney, who won the second prize in a competition, at the pet show. | Summarize the 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 a lot of rubbish and waste! I just wonder how people can deal with these things every day.
#Person2#: Don't worry, there are many ways of dealing with them. The other day, I heard that a big rubbish factory is being built nearby, and it can be finished in 2 years.
#Person1#: A rubbish factory. To produce rubbish, or to deal with rubbish?
#Person2#: To deal with rubbish of course.
#Person1#: How much rubbish can it deal with each day?
#Person2#: Maybe 3,000 tons. I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Our town will become cleaner after the factory is built.
#Person2#: I hope so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a big rubbish factory which can deal with 3,000 tons of rubbish is being built nearby. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I would like to know about the courses in your school.
#Person1#: Is that a summer course that you are interested in?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Well, we have short full time courses during the summer.
#Person2#: Hmm hmm... I would like to know how long one course lasts.
#Person1#: Yes, each course last for 4 weeks.
#Person2#: How many hours per week, please?
#Person1#: It's about 23 hours a week, usually 4 and half days each week.
#Person2#: You must have a lot of students in your class, haven't you?
#Person1#: We have a lot of students in the school, but in one class, only between 12 and 14 students.
#Person2#: Could you please give me the dates of the first and second course?
#Person1#: Yes, certainly. The first course begins on July third and last until July, twenty seventh. And the second course is from August first until August twenty fifth.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much. You are welcome. | #Person2# is interested in the summer course in #Person1#'s school. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the time, the number of students, and the dates of the courses. | Summarize the 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 my car ready yet?
#Person2#: I don't know, Sir. What's the license number of your car?
#Person1#: It is LFZ312G.
#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?
#Person1#: I brought it here 3 days ago.
#Person2#: Aah, yes. I remember now.
#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?
#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look. The sound of walking. Isn't that your car?
#Person1#: Well. It is my car.
#Person2#: Didn't your wife have a crash?
#Person1#: That's right. She drove it into a lamppost. My sister was injured. Can your mechanics repair it?
#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, Sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car. | #Person1# brought his car 3 days ago after his wife had a crash. #Person2# tell him the mechanics are trying to repair it but the truth is he needs a new car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How much does it cost for a bus pass?
#Person2#: It'll be $ 65 for a monthly pass.
#Person1#: Is there anything cheaper than that?
#Person2#: If you're in school, you can get a student pass.
#Person1#: Well, I am how much will that cost?
#Person2#: The pass is free.
#Person1#: I don't have to pay for anything?
#Person2#: You'll only have to pay for the monthly sticker.
#Person1#: How much is the monthly sticker?
#Person2#: It's $ 24 for each month.
#Person1#: I'll take the student bus pass.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll get you one. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the bus pass and then gets a student bus pass with #Person2#'s help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I recommend you Tsingtao beer?
#Person2#: Tsingtao beer?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. It's one of the best beers in China.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes. The beer is brewed by using carefully selected malts, rice, hops and natural water from the Lao Mountain.
#Person2#: How about its taste?
#Person1#: Fine, sir.
#Person2#: That sounds great. Two Tsingtao beers, please.
#Person1#: Tin or bottle?
#Person2#: Tin, please.
#Person1#: Would you like it on the rocks, sir?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person1# recommends Tsingtao beer to #Person2# and #Person2# orders two tins. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How about your interview?
#Person2#: They turned me down.
#Person1#: Why? You are so excellent.
#Person2#: I think the only reason is that I was too nervous during the interview and I couldn't express myself the way I wanted to.
#Person1#: What a shame! You should have showed yourself to them!
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. I'll try other companies.
#Person1#: I suggest you hunt for a job on the Internet.
#Person2#: On the Internet? I've never heard of it.
#Person1#: It's very convenient and it has become popular recently.
#Person2#: Is that safe?
#Person1#: Of course, if you log on some standard websites.
#Person2#: Thank you for your advice. I'll have a try. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s failure in a job interview. #Person1# suggests #Person2# hunt for a job on the Internet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have some great news! I was able to switch to the night shift!
#Person2#: I knew everything would work out for you!
#Person1#: I got to meet the night Anger today too. We got along right from the start.
#Person2#: Wonderful! Do you already have your work schedule?
#Person1#: Not yet, I pick it up tomorrow.
#Person2#: Do you know what you will be doing yet?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll be managing the guys on the dock.
#Person2#: You're so good with people. I think they will like you! | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is able to switch to the night shift. | Summarize the 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, Jack. I'm John.
#Person2#: I'm glad to see you!
#Person1#: Sit down, please. Maybe you have read the contract, but I want to give you the details again before you sign the contract. You must have a three-month internship.
#Person2#: Yes, I know.
#Person1#: When you become a permanent employee, you will have the insurances. You will get monthly pay and will be on eight-hour / day work shift.
#Person2#: Wait, will I have five insurances and one fund?
#Person1#: Yes. You can also enjoy legal holidays and year-end bonus.
#Person2#: It sounds great!
#Person1#: If you need to work overtime, you will get twice the usual salary as overtime pay.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: You have read the relevant terms of the contract. Do you have other questions?
#Person2#: How long will the induction training be?
#Person1#: About two weeks.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: If you don't have other questions, just sign here.
#Person2#: OK. | John explains the details of the job to Jack before Jack signs the contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am so busy today.
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: I ' m not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.
#Person2#: I ' ll be glad to help.
#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds.
#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help.
#Person1#: Thanks. That ' s terrific!
#Person2#: I ' m ready and willing to help. | #Person1#'s busy today. #Person2# offers to do anything #Person2# can help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase.
#Person1#: I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much.
#Person1#: I am glad you like it. | #Person1# gives a porcelain vase to Ms. Lin as a birthday gift. Ms. Lin's grateful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location?
#Person2#: The waterfront location.
#Person1#: What date do you plan to check in?
#Person2#: I'd like to check in on October 12th and check out the 15th.
#Person1#: Okay, let me see what we have. For how many?
#Person2#: One. And, if possible, I'm looking for a non-smoking room.
#Person1#: Sure, we have a non-smoking queen with an ocean view for $ 189 or a standard room with a courtyard view for $ 139 a night.
#Person2#: I'd like to book the standard room.
#Person1#: Okay, your last name?
#Person2#: Rama.
#Person1#: And, your first name?
#Person2#: Jeff.
#Person1#: Okay, I have you booked in a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th. What major credit card would you like to use to guarantee the reservation?
#Person2#: A Visa.
#Person1#: The number and expiration?
#Person2#: It's 7388-2424- 3535-1818 and the expiration is 05/08.
#Person1#: Your confirmation number is PD672. Is there anything else I help you with?
#Person2#: No, that's all. Thanks.
#Person1#: Have a nice day and thanks you for calling Dutton Hotels. | Jeff Rama phones Dutton Hotels to check rates and availability for their waterfront location in San Francisco. #Person1# helps Jeff books a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th. | Summarize the 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 ever get your bus pass?
#Person2#: I don't think I'm going to get one.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: It's just a waste of cash, man!
#Person1#: Actually, it'll save you money.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Because you can use your bus pass as many times as you want.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah, and you never have to worry about scraping for change.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good deal.
#Person1#: Yeah, So, are you going to buy one?
#Person2#: I will. | #Person2# thinks the bus pass is a waste of cash. #Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of it and #Person2# will buy one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!
#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?
#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her with another man at a club near my home!
#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that night, but she didn't answer the phone.
#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest---and rude!
#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.
#Person1#: I bet you she regrets what she's done. You were such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?
#Person2#: I guess so. It would be nice to know why she did this though.
#Person1#: I know. It's always nice to have some closure, but I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he had split up with his girlfriend because she cheated on him. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that he won't have a problem finding another girlfriend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're spending a very long time on my hair.
#Person2#: I'm almost done.
#Person1#: I needed you to be done and finished an hour ago.
#Person2#: I'm all done now.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're finished?
#Person2#: I don't understand.
#Person1#: You did a horrible job on my hair.
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: I don't like anything about it.
#Person2#: I apologize.
#Person1#: That's fine, but I'm not paying for it.
#Person2#: Excuse me? Let's try to work this out, okay? | #Person1#'s unhappy that #Person2# has spent a long time doing #Person1#'s hair, and #Person1#'s dissatisfied with the result. | Summarize 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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