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#Person1#: Today, we have invited a special guest, Prof. Yang. He will give us some advice on the legal aspects of international business. Your international legal advice is important to our business well being. Please give us some counsels on such issues as which laws govern the contract, what recourse is available for default or breach of contract by our clients or what to do if a dispute arises.
#Person2#: The significance of understanding the nuance and distinctions of foreign customs and business practices are a continual challenge for global entrepreneurs and trader. Despite many countries accession to TO membership, trade and investment frictions are still predominant among existing membership. However, these frictions will be better managed under the TO trade rules and the organization's dispute settlement mechanism.
#Person1#: In spite of this, international business contracts and arrangement must be precise, specific and all-inclusive to lessen misunderstanding, misconceptions and disagreements to the minimum .
#Person2#: Problem and disputes occur mainly due to difference in the laws of countries involved. For this very reason, it is imperative to establish from the outset which law governs when disputes arise. The most fundamental principle of all international contracts is the applicable laws and regulations. Make sure that the arbitration clause in your business contract be all-inclusive.
#Person1#: How can we protect our patents and trade market abroad?
#Person2#: Yes, it will be your utmost interest to protect your intellectual property such as your innovations, idea, designs and copyrights in your target country.
#Person1#: As you know, our main focus is to penetrate the markets of countries in Asia. What is the current legal framework in the countries?
#Person2#: The lack of regulatory transparency was a problem and still is to some extent. However, the countries are moving forward to deepen their reforms, new changes will involve the establisher of legal structures to sustain high levels of foreign as well a domestic private investments. This will surely strengthen the law and regulations in the countries, especially, areas related to trade issues.
#Person1#: Several years ago, the countries and China singed memorandums of understanding, pursuant to which the countries will improve their laws government intellectual property rights protection over the following two to three years.
#Person2#: Precisely, the actions the countries have committed to take are consistent with TO agreement. | Prof. Yang gives some advice on the legal aspects of international business. Prof. Yang talks about the available resource for default or breach of contract by clients, the importance of the precise, specific, and all-inclusive international business contract, what to do if a dispute arises, the way to protect the patents and trade market abroad, and the current legal framework in Asia. | Summarize the 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, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm cleaning the house.
#Person1#: Can you go to the movies with me this afternoon?
#Person2#: I don't think so. Right now I'm sweeping the floor. Then I have to wash the floors and wash and iron all the clothes.
#Person1#: Aren't your sister and your mother helping you?
#Person2#: No, they usually help, but today my sister is playing tennis and my mother's writing.
#Person1#: That's too bad. Asian Sun is playing at the theatre. They say it's good. And I want to go to that new Chinese restaurant.
#Person2#: Well, you could come over later this afternoon and watch TV with me.
#Person1#: I have a good idea. Why don't I come over and help you with your work?
#Person2#: Would you?
#Person1#: Sure. Why not? I'll come over in half an hour. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the movies but #Person2# needs to clean the house. Then #Person1# decides to help #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#: We've lived here in Thornton for 5 years now and I think its time to have the house painted.
#Person2#: You're right. Mr. Johns, our neighbor, just had his house painted. But we cannot afford to do it only if paint it ourselves. | #Person1# wants to paint the house and #Person2# thinks they have to paint it themselves. | Summarize the 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 it rains today.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, if it rains on your birthday, it means you will make lots of money this year.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: That's what my grandfather says every time it rains on someone's birthday.
#Person2#: We are having a party tonight.
#Person1#: Are we?
#Person2#: It's a surprise party. I've invited some friends over. Susan doesn't know about it yet.
#Person1#: Right. Are you taking Susan to a concert?
#Person2#: Yes. But I'm taking her to the party afterwards. Why not ask Peter to pick you up at ten?
#Person1#: Oh, no, that would be too much trouble. I can get there by myself. Where is the party? | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will take Susan to a concert and have a surprise party for Susan's birthday tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Mr. Harrison, thanks for calling. Now, when would it be good for you to visit our company?
#Person2#: Well. In fact. I can come almost any time next month. And probably toward the end of a week would be best for me. | #Person1# asks Mr. Harrison when he could visit #Person1#'s company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do people do when they create viruses?
#Person2#: A person has to write the code, test it to make sure it spreads properly and then release the virus. A person also designs the virus's attack phase, whether it is a silly message or destruction of a hard disk.
#Person1#: So why do people do it?
#Person2#: There are at least three reasons. The first is the same psychology that drives people to set fire with intention. The second reason has to do with the passion of watching things blow up. Many people have a fascination with things like explosions and car crashes. The third reason probably involves showing off rights. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about how to create viruses and the reasons why people do 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#: Excuse me. I'd like to buy a desk for my little son. I don't have any particular brand in mind, but it should be less than 50 dollars.
#Person2#: OK. We have a large selection of small desks for young children. | #Person1# wants a desk for #Person1#'s son within 50 dollars. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine. Thanks.
#Person1#: Tomorrow is my birthday. I would like to invite you and your family to my birthday party. Our teacher Mr. Wang in University will come also.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. When will it begin?
#Person1#: At 6:30 pm.
#Person2#: Oh. Let me see. I get off work at 5:30 every day and then spend about 35 minutes on meeting my husband and my daughter, We shall cost about 45 minutes to go to your home. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: OK. See you tomorrow.
#Person1#: See you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# and #Person2#'s family to #Person1#'s birthday party tomorrow. #Person2# says they will be late. #Person1# thinks it's all right. | Summarize the 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 trying to get on Flight FA2028. Am I on time?
#Person2#: Not exactly. It's 6:20 pm now. But lucky for you, that flight has been delayed.
#Person1#: Inever thought I'd be happier about a delay. But hey, that's great news.
#Person2#: OK, may I check your luggage and tickets, please?
#Person1#: Here you are. Which gate do I leave from?
#Person2#: Gate 36, but I'm sorryto tell you that it's been changed to Gate 7 and your plane is taking off in 20 minutes.
#Person1#: Whoops, we have to run. Let's go, kids! | #Person1# doesn't arrive at the airport on time, but luckily, the flight has been delayed. #Person2# has to run to Gate 7. | Summarize the 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. Are you leaving now? [ Yeah. ] Could you give me a ride to the train station?
#Person2#: Sure. Get in.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm glad I caught you. My train leaves in about 20 minutes, and I don't have time to walk there.
#Person2#: No problem. Oh, I just got a text from my mom about her doctor's appointment.
#Person1#: Wait. You're not going to text and drive, are you?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm pretty good at it. Watch! Now, look here ...
#Person1#: No, no. Hey, hey, to be honest, I feel uncomfortable with you trying to do both at the same time ... and it is against the law.
#Person2#: I've had a lot of practice.
#Person1#: No really, I'll just walk. Pull over. I can catch the next train.
#Person2#: No, no, no. I'm almost finished with this text .... just a second.
#Person1#: Watch out!! [ Scream ]
#Person2#: AHHHH! Oh, no. My car.
#Person1#: Oh, no. OH NO!! Forget your car. The driver of the other car looks like a pro wrestler, and boy, does he look angry. Oh, no, oh no. He just punched that light pole and smashed his car window with his fist.
#Person2#: Oh, Hey, uh switch me seats?
#Person1#: No. Forget it. I think it would be a good time for you to text or call the police. Man: Augh. | #Person2# gives #Person1# a ride, but #Person2# is texting while driving. #Person1# reminds #Person2# that it is against the law and #Person1# would rather walk to the station. While #Person2# is texting, an accident happens so #Person1# asks #Person2# to text or call the police. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing, Mum?
#Person2#: I'm getting something ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is Tre e-planting Day.
#Person1#: Tree-planting Day? What do people do on this day, Mum?
#Person2#: Many, many people will go and plant trees.
#Person1#: Why do they do tha t?
#Person2#: To make the earth more beautiful. And to make our life better.
#Person1#: But I often see people on TV cut down many big trees. Why do they do that, Mum?
#Person2#: Hm, to make paper, houses, and to make our life better.
#Person1#: To make our life better, too? I just don't understand. Mum, why do many people go and plant trees on the same day?
#Person2#: Oh, my dear son. It's hard to explain to you. When you grow up, you will understand. Just remember trees are very important to us. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the Tree-planting Day. #Person1# is confused because #Person2# says planting trees and cutting down trees both make our life better. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for something to wear to a formal party.
#Person1#: What dress size do you wear?
#Person2#: Medium, a woman's size 10 or 12.
#Person1#: This dress is the latest fashion form Paris. It's made of pure silk. And this silk blouse would go with this skirt. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Why don't you try it on and see how you feel about it?
#Person2#: That's a great idea. I'll try it on.
#Person1#: How does that feel?
#Person2#: It feels very good.
#Person1#: You look wonderful.
#Person2#: Okay. I'll take it. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person2# is looking for something to wear to a formal party. #Person1# gives some recommendations. #Person2# tries it on and takes it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings,Edgar?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.
#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it?
#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?
#Person1#: ID? What's that?
#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done it.
#Person2#: Ok. Choose the card which you like best, and fill in the following blanks with both your and your friend's names and e-mail addresses.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Don't forget to send.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. Thanks. | Edgar tells #Person1# the steps to send an e-card via Yahoo Greetings. | Summarize the 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 know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us?
#Person2#: No, I didn't.
#Person1#: I love meeting new people all the time, but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right, so what kind of person would you like as a roommate?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, someone who is clean, and not so noisy.
#Person2#: What exactly do you mean by a clean person?
#Person1#: Well, you know, we're going to share the bathroom and kitchen. When I was living in Wimbledon before. I had a bad experience with people who couldn't clean up after themselves. What about you?
#Person2#: Well, a student from abroad might be interesting, like an American or a Chinese student. I think it would be a good chance to make an international friend.
#Person1#: That's true. Well, I hope our host will find a nice person to be our roommate. | #Person1# tells #Person2# their host family is looking for a new roommate for them. #Person1# prefers a clean person, while #Person2# prefers a student from abroad. | Summarize the 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 time does the bus leave for the airport?
#Person2#: I don't know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the timetable has been changed.
#Person1#: Do you know the telephone number of the bus company?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's 350-688-4700.
#Person1#: I'll try it. Ur... They don't seem to answer.
#Person2#: I think it's too early. I don't think they open until 9:00 o'clock.
#Person1#: But it is 9:30 now.
#Person2#: Maybe I made a mistake. Let me check it. I'm sorry the number is 350-686-4700. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable for the bus may have been changed and #Person2# gives #Person1# the wrong telephone number of the bus company by mistake. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?
#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but.
#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that higher score?
#Person1#: Probably not. The problem is that I have to have a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from our government. Otherwise, I'll have to find a part time job. I'm afraid it is difficult for me to put all my heart in my study if I have to work in my spare time. I'll probably get an A in history and a B in maths, but I'll get a C in chemistry.
#Person2#: It is a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get a B average.
#Person1#: Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.
#Person2#: I gave 2 less tests this term that I usually do that might have changed your great a little. Maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a composition in English. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.
#Person1#: That would be great. I'll try my best. Thank you very much. | #Person1# needs a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from the government, so #Person1# has to get an A in English. Then Doctor Wilson says he will add an assignment so #Person1# will have a good chance to get an A. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK, boys. It's time that you learn how to do your own laundry. Who can tell me the first thing that you need to do?
#Person2#: Separate the whites from the dark colours.
#Person1#: Good job, Matt. Now, what do you do after you put the clothes in the washer?
#Person2#: Choose the speed, size of the load and water temperature that you want.
#Person1#: Excellent, Matt. You're almost ready to do this yourself. You just forgot one thing, put in the soap, before you start the machine. Then press the start button and wait until the washer makes the short high sound. That means the cycle is complete, then what do we do?
#Person2#: Clean out the dryer and then put the clothes in it, choose the temperature level and timing and press start.
#Person1#: Good job, Matt. You sound like you're ready to go. Be sure never to leave the machines going if you're not at home and make sure to take out the clothes and fold them as soon as their dry, so they don't wrinkle. Now you can do this all by yourselves! | #Person1# asks Matt the steps of doing laundry. #Person1# reminds Matt to put in the soap before starting the machine and asks Matt to do it all by himself. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Is this Mr. Smith's office and the Chemistry Department?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr. Smith about my son's performance. Is Mr. Smith in?
#Person2#: No, he's having class at the moment.
#Person1#: Do you know when I can reach him?
#Person2#: He has office hours between 1:00 and 3:00 this afternoon. You can reach him after office hours.
#Person1#: That's fine. Thank you very much. | #Person1# calls Mr. Smith's office to ask about her son's performance, but Mr. Smith is unavailable. #Person2# tells #Person1# about his available time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK, Rafael. I'm going to ask you about Sunday. What do you like to do on Sunday?
#Person2#: What do I like to do on Sunday? Well, I think it's changing every Sunday. I like to go to concerts or things like that on a sunny day. And I like to go to the cinema, too. I like to stay home when it rains, like last weekend. And I don't go out when it's too windy.
#Person1#: Well. I like reading new novels and going shopping. What time do you usually get up on Sunday?
#Person2#: Well, quite late I guess, about 10 o'clock. It's not really late, but late enough.
#Person1#: I'm an early riser, usually at 6 or 7 o'clock. What do you normally eat for breakfast on Sunday morning?
#Person2#: I guess the same thing as everyday like eggs and bread.
#Person1#: Ah, no difference. You never cook?
#Person2#: No. I like spending my time doing things like writing music. So I don't. I mean, I care what I eat. But I don't spend a lot of time preparing, so I basically eat the same thing every morning. | Rafael tells #Person1# that his Sunday activities are always changing and he usually gets up at 10 am. Rafael has the same breakfast every day because he does not spend much time preparing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There's one car advertisement that opens with part of a song by BjOk.
#Person2#: I've seen it. You're not sure what it's advertising to begin with, are you? I thought the silver vehicle was a spacecraft of the future. It's a bit of a let down when you realize it's just another car advertisement in the end.
#Person1#: Yes, the beginning is a bit misleading. It's funny, isn't it? Sometimes the most effective ads are the really simple ones, you know? Like a famous actor sitting down at the breakfast table with this family enjoying a particular kind of food.
#Person2#: He eats it so it must be good. That actress from Friends is advertising soap. Seeing famous people on TV can be a huge influence on us.
#Person1#: Yeah, the ads they put on TV before the World Cup use big stars too, don't they?
#Person2#: Yeah, I remember that one that had a whole team of top footballers. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a car advertisement with a misleading beginning. #Person1# says sometimes the most effective ads are the simple ones with the stars. | Summarize the 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. How can I help?
#Person2#: I'd like to take some money from my Fund Account at the Securities Company. Is that possible here?
#Person1#: Certainly. We can transfer the money straight into your bank account here and then you can withdraw it right away. Could I have your Passbook for Bank-Securities Account Transfer?
#Person2#: Here it is. Could I make a balance enquiry, please?
#Person1#: Your balance today is 120, 376 RIB.
#Person2#: Fine, I'll take 10, 000 RIB, please.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill in this form and input you code here... and again, please. I'll just check and see if the money has been transferred. Yes, transaction successful.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# transfers some money from Fund Account into #Person2#'s bank account and withdraws it with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you ever been to Xi ' an?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve been there several times on business trips. But I have never really seen the terra-cotta warriors as it is outside the city.
#Person1#: I ' Ve heard many people saying that it is a place worth touring. I really want to see the old walls and terra-cotta warriors one day. Of course I won ' t miss the local food either. You know, the sites interests a food in scenery, food is a key factor when visiting a place.
#Person2#: I agree. As long as the food is not too bizarre once I saw some people eating insects. That is frightening.
#Person1#: Sure it is. Is it convenient to get there by plane?
#Person2#: Well, the airport is quite far from the downtown area, but it is still more convenient than taking the train. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Xi'an. #Person1# wants to see the site-interests and try the local food. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's more convenient to go to Xi'an by air. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you typing there?
#Person2#: I'm working on my resume.
#Person1#: Really? Did you find any information about a new job?
#Person2#: Yeah, I just got some good information off the internet.
#Person1#: Great! Do you think you have a chance at getting the job?
#Person2#: I didn ' t just find out about one job. There were several ones that looked good.
#Person1#: Maybe I should try looking on the web for work.
#Person2#: Sure you have to be patient. But I think it ' s much less trouble to sit in front of a computer than to go door to door or to make a lot of phone calls.
#Person1#: But there must be so many people who also see the advertisement for that job on the net. You might have no chance.
#Person2#: How do you know if you don ' t have a try? | #Person2#'s working on the resume, which makes #Person1# want to try looking on the web for work. #Person2# suggests #Person1# be patient. | Summarize the 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 gotten a parking ticket before?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. What about you?
#Person1#: I got a ticket a couple of days ago.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I got it for parking in the red zone.
#Person2#: Why would you park in the red zone?
#Person1#: I had to run in and get something quickly.
#Person2#: Where were you at?
#Person1#: I got the ticket in front of my apartment.
#Person2#: I thought that you had your own parking spot?
#Person1#: I had to make it quick.
#Person2#: Hope it was worth it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the experience of getting a parking 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#: How's it going?
#Person2#: Great. Thank you.
#Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: I need to cancel a check.
#Person1#: What's wrong with the check?
#Person2#: I accidentally wrote the check for too much.
#Person1#: How much did you write the check for?
#Person2#: The check was written for $ 150.
#Person1#: How much were you supposed to write it for?
#Person2#: I needed to write it for $ 100.
#Person1#: I can cancel it for you right now.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. | #Person2# cancels a check with the help of #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Steven. Is that Mrs. Wang? I'm just calling to follow up about the status of the personnel manager position.
#Person2#: This is Wang Ling speaking. You satisfy all the requirements. Congratulations! You're hired.
#Person1#: I'm very proud to be employed by your firm.
#Person2#: I think you'd be perfect for this job. This company needs someone like you. When can you start working?
#Person1#: Anytime.
#Person2#: Very good. You will normally be sent an official notification of the results of your interview by post. Once you get the notification, you can come.
#Person1#: Thank you for hiring me. See you then. Bye.
#Person2#: See you. Bye. | Steven calls to check the status of a position. Mrs. Wang tells him the result and when to come. | Summarize the 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 don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
#Person1#: do you feel ok?
#Person2#: not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
#Person1#: why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some seat or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.
#Person2#: could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?
#Person1#: you're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.
#Person2#: ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.
#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.
#Person1#: it looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?
#Person2#: just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor to get some medicine. Let's go.
#Person2#: shouldn't we make an appointment first?
#Person1#: we would, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.
#Person2#: whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting! | #Person1# tries to persuade Zach not to attend the meeting because of his terrible physical condition. Then #Person1# discovers Zach's allergy and wants to take him to the hospital immediately. But Zach still wants to attend the meeting. | Summarize the 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 need?
#Person2#: I need to use the Internet.
#Person1#: You have your library card, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: There is a wait right now to use the computers.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Would you please write your name on this list?
#Person2#: Then what?
#Person1#: I will call you when a computer is free.
#Person2#: How do I log on to the computer?
#Person1#: Use the number on the back of your library card.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll be sitting over there. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how to use the Internet and will call #Person2# when the computer is free. | Summarize the 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, Tom! Do you have plans for this evening?
#Person2#: Nothing special.
#Person1#: How about having dinner with me?
#Person2#: That's great. I would love to. And when?
#Person1#: Let's fix it at seven o'clock, OK?
#Person2#: No problem. However, maybe I should come early to help you prepare the dinner.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I will arrange everything.
#Person2#: All right, see you tonight.
#Person1#: See you. | #Person1# invites Tom to have dinner together this evening. Tom agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Charles, do you have any children?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How many children do you have?
#Person2#: I have two kids. A boy and a girl.
#Person1#: What are their names?
#Person2#: Jack and Stephanie.
#Person1#: How old are they?
#Person2#: Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.
#Person1#: Are they in school?
#Person2#: Stephanie is. She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida.
#Person1#: What does Stephanie study?
#Person2#: She studies English.
#Person1#: Is she here now?
#Person2#: No, she's at school. | Charles tells #Person1# some basic information about his two kids. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I just got back this morning.
#Person1#: That sounds really nice. What did you do there?
#Person2#: Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn't do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. And at night we walked around the city with some friends.
#Person1#: Did you take any pictures?
#Person2#: Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?
#Person1#: Sure, I love looking at photos.
#Person2#: This one is of my wife and me on the beach, and this one is our daughter Emily standing next to my wife.
#Person1#: Your daughter looks like her mother.
#Person2#: I know, they look very similar.
#Person1#: Where was this picture taken?
#Person2#: That was taken at the train station before we left.
#Person1#: Did you have time to go to the zoo?
#Person2#: No, not this time. We went there last time.
#Person1#: It looks like you all had a nice time.
#Person2#: Yeah, it was a lot of fun. | Jim shares his traveling experiences in San Diego with #Person1# and shows #Person1# the pictures he took with his family. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what's your apartment like?
#Person2#: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: what is it like living in on-campus housing?
#Person2#: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.
#Person1#: did you have to pay a deposit?
#Person2#: no, but we do have to pay 9 months rent in 6 months, so for the first months we pay 1/2 month's rent each month.
#Person1#: do you have to pay utilities on top of your monthly rent?
#Person2#: no, it's all included. Besides, students don't have to pay council tax, so we're saving quite bit of money by 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.
#Person1#: Good luck! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2#'s satisfaction with the rent. But the contract will end in June, #Person2#'ll have to find a new apartment soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Jane. How are you doing these days?
#Person2#: Hi Martha. Everything is perfect.
#Person1#: Are you enjoying married life?
#Person2#: It couldn't be better. My husband is so supportive with my work and he helps around the house so much.
#Person1#: You're so lucky. I hope to get married to a guy like that.
#Person2#: I'm so happy. Even though we are both working, we get to spend a lot of time with each other in the evening and on the weekends.
#Person1#: Do you guys do anything special?
#Person2#: In the evening, we just sit and talk over dinner. But on the weekend, we try to go out to the beach or hit a nice restaurant, or go to a nice cafe.
#Person1#: Sound like everything is great. | Jane shares her happy married life with Martha. Martha admires their happiness. | Summarize the 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 sales experience?
#Person2#: Yes, I worked in a fashion shop as a part time salesgirl.
#Person1#: What kind of work are you doing now?
#Person2#: I'm working as an export sales staff member for a trade company.
#Person1#: Where are you working?
#Person2#: I work at Yangshi Trade Company Ltd. I have been working there since 1997. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# of #Person2#'s sales experience. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is a great meal!
#Person2#: Thank you. I am glad that everything turned out so well.
#Person1#: Who taught you how to cook this well?
#Person2#: I took a cooking class at the Culinary Institute.
#Person1#: Wow, what is in this chicken dish?
#Person2#: Isn't that great? That is coconut ginger chicken with rice.
#Person1#: Is the soup a shrimp soup?
#Person2#: Yes, there is shrimp in there along with sea vegetables and lemon grass.
#Person1#: I think I got lucky in choosing a wine that blends with this meal.
#Person2#: I appreciate you bringing the wine. It goes well with the chicken. | #Person1# thinks the meal prepared by #Person2# is great. #Person2# introduces the ingredients of the dishes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, we've settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?
#Person2#: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.
#Person1#: I see. Could you make an exception and accept D / A or D / P?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. We insist on a letter of credit.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import. When I open a letter of credit with a bank, I have to pay a deposit. That'll tie up my money and increase my cost.
#Person2#: Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.
#Person1#: Still, there will be bank charges in connection with the credit. It would help me greatly if you would accept D / A or D / P. You can draw on me just as if there were a letter of credit. It makes no great difference to you, but it does to me.
#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Wang, you must be aware that an irrevocable letter of cred it gives the exporter the additional protection of the bank er's guarantee. We always require L / C for our exports. And the other way round, we pay by L / C for our imports.
#Person1#: To meet you half way, what do you say if 50 % by L / C and the balance by D / P?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, Mrs. Wang. But I'm afraid I can't promise you even that. As I've said, we require payment by L / C. | Mrs. Wang wants payments by D/A or D/P because a letter of credit would increase her cost, but #Person2# insists on payment by L/C because it gives the additional protection of the banker's guarantee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: You have so many antiques and Chinese paintings here. May I have a look first?
#Person1#: Of course.
#Person2#: Are they genuine?
#Person1#: Some are genuine. But all our reproductions are clearly marked and priced. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to have a look in a shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can I help you with, Sir?
#Person2#: I'm not sure if I'm at the right counter, but I need some advice on mortgages, can you help me?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, no, I can't. But our specialist can. Please take a seat and our Mortgage Adviser will come out to see you.
#Person2#: A specialist? That's excellent, thanks.
#Person1#: No problem, Sir. He'll be with you in just a minute. Could I get you something to drink while you are waiting?
#Person2#: A black coffee with 2 sugars would be much appreciated, thanks. | #Person2# wants some advice on mortgages but #Person1# can't help, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait for the Mortgage Adviser and will bring him some coffee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Give me six-piece chicken nuggets, a large fries, and a large coke.
#Person1#: You will need to wait a few minutes for fries. They're still in the fryer.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Your total comes to 7 dollars.
#Person2#: Here's 20.
#Person1#: Thank you. Your cash back is 13 dollars. Pull into a parking states, and we'll bring you your fries in two minutes.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# buys some food and drink in the parking lot with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask some things about work for this company?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff. Is that true?
#Person2#: Not really, so long as you follow all the regulations.
#Person1#: If you make mistakes in your job, you'll be fired. Is that right?
#Person2#: No. Everyone has a chance to correct his or her mistakes. The most important thing is to be responsible for your work.
#Person1#: Working here involves a busy schedule and overtime. Is that true?
#Person2#: Yes. That's true. We are always busy. The company attaches great importance to high efficiency. Sometimes we have to work overtime, but not always. And we have extra pay for extra work.
#Person1#: It seems that working in a foreign enterprise is not the same as I expected. Thank you for your help. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about work for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# tells #Person1# the company emphasizes responsibility and high efficiency and sometimes requires overtime working. #Person1# thinks it's different from #Person1#'s expectation. | Summarize the 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 for a bus pass?
#Person2#: Well, for a monthly pass, it'll cost you $ 65.
#Person1#: Is there anything else that doesn't cost as much?
#Person2#: If you're a student, you can get a student bus pass.
#Person1#: How much does a student pass cost?
#Person2#: That actual bus pass is free.
#Person1#: It doesn't cost anything?
#Person2#: The only thing you'll have to pay for is the monthly sticker.
#Person1#: Can you tell me how much that'll cost?
#Person2#: It's only $ 24 a month.
#Person1#: Sounds good, let me get that.
#Person2#: I'll get it for you right now. | #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#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'Ve come to inquire about a 6, 000- dollar remittance from California. Has it arrived?
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Jenny Clinton.
#Person1#: I see. Wait for a moment please. I am sorry, Mrs. Clinton, but the remittance doesn't appear to have arrived yet.
#Person2#: Really? It should have arrived. It was sent a week ago.
#Person1#: If the money was sent by cable, it would have taken about one or two days. But if it was sent by airmail, it would take at least one week.
#Person2#: Well, then I'll come again the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Or would you like us to phone you when the money arrives?
#Person2#: That would be very kind of you.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me your phone number, so we'll give you a ring as soon as the remittance has arrived?
#Person2#: The phone number is 328 6765 extension 105.
#Person1#: Thank you. We'll inform you in time. Goodbye. | Jenny Clinton inquires about the remittance sent a week ago. #Person1# tells Jenny the remittance hasn't arrived yet and advises her to leave the phone number for contact when the remittance arrives. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I'm the superintendent of this building. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Paul. Could you show me the apartment on the first floor?
#Person1#: Sure. Let's go.
#Person2#: I like this one. How much is the rent?
#Person1#: $ 850 a month.
#Person2#: Does the rent include utilities?
#Person1#: No. Utilities are extra.
#Person2#: Where's the laundry room?
#Person1#: It's on the other side of this floor.
#Person2#: What's your rule about pets?
#Person1#: We allow one or two pets but you have to pay a $ 300 deposit.
#Person2#: How come?
#Person1#: If your pet ruins the apartment walls or carpet we'll keep your pet deposit. If not, we'll return your deposit when you move out. But be careful, we don't allow pet snakes in the apartment.
#Person2#: who takes care of bug control?
#Person1#: We do. We will spray the apartments before you move in.
#Person2#: Thank you very much for taking your time. I'm still deciding. I will call you tomorrow. | The superintendent of the building shows Paul around the apartment on the first floor and provides information related to the rent, utilities, and living rules with pets. | Summarize the 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 can I do for you?
#Person2#: I've got a suit, a woolen sweater and a white shirt to wash.
#Person1#: OK, let me see. This white shirt can be washed in water with hands, but this suit and the woolen sweater should be dry-cleaned.
#Person2#: That's OK. But that must be costly.
#Person1#: Yes, the cost for dry-cleaning is three times of that for ordinary laundering. But for suits and sweaters, you can only take them to the dry cleaners'.
#Person2#: Oh, my wife just threw them into the washer.
#Person1#: Did it ever shrink or fade? Generally speaking, the dark-colored clothes always fade away gradually.
#Person2#: I see. The woolen sweater shrunk in the wash.
#Person1#: Never mind. You can leave them to me.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks. You know, I know little about this, so please tell me something that I should pay more attention to when I do washing.
#Person1#: It's very simple. Divide the clothes by the colors, and wash them in cold water. If you've got some special stains on them like sugar, coffee or something else please let the dry cleaner know.
#Person2#: I'll keep that in mind. And how much is it altogether?
#Person1#: That will be 80 Yuan altogether. Here is your invoice. | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to have some clothes washed. #Person1# offers some suggestions about washing clothes and then #Person2# pays for the bill. | Summarize the 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 I pay for my parking ticket?
#Person2#: I need to see your ticket. Do you have it?
#Person1#: Here's my ticket right here.
#Person2#: I'm going to need to see your ID.
#Person1#: I don't have it.
#Person2#: You can't pay your fine without your ID.
#Person1#: I don't understand why I can't just pay you.
#Person2#: We have to make sure that the person issued the ticket is the one paying it.
#Person1#: I get it now.
#Person2#: Just come back when you have your ID with you.
#Person1#: Will my record be cleared after I pay the fine?
#Person2#: Only if you pay your fine. | #Person1# comes to #Person2# to pay for the parking ticket. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come back with #Person1#'s ID. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane?
#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.
#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Take it easy. It will be OK soon. You see, I take this long-hour plane frequently, but the jet lag still makes me uneasy.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you get a good knowledge of China?
#Person2#: Yes, whenever I think about China, I'd see the Tian'an Men Square. China is a very beautiful country. And I've seen many landmarks in China but I like the Great Wall most.
#Person1#: All of the Chinese are proud of the Great Wall. And it was built before the In dynasty near Shan Haiguan-the First Pass in the World.
#Person2#: Was it built before the In dynasty? I thought it was in the Ming dynasty.
#Person1#: No, before the In dynasty.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Thought I am an American, I know quite a lot about China and I like Chinese tea very well.
#Person1#: Both the green tea and the black tea are good for our health. And I usually refresh myself with a cup of tea.
#Person2#: Yeah, many of my friends like Chinese tea and whenever I go back to China, I'll take some Dragon-well green tea for them.
#Person1#: Do you like the Chinese traditional silk?
#Person2#: I heard about it, but I don't have any clothes made from silk.
#Person1#: Go and pick some stuff up. The price can always surprise foreign friends.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm eager to have a try. | Benjamin meets John on the plane. Benjamin tells John he feels sick because of the lower pressure and the jet lag and John asks him to take it easy. Then they start to talk about the landmarks in China, Chinese tea, and Chinese traditional silk. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?
#Person2#: Things are going fairly well. How about you?
#Person1#: Well, I'm hanging in there, but I lost my job and need to find another one quickly.
#Person2#: I am looking for a job myself. What were you thinking of doing next?
#Person1#: I am just trying to find something that will pay the bills until this bad economy passes by.
#Person2#: Have you gotten any interviews yet?
#Person1#: No, I haven't been out on one interview yet.
#Person2#: Have you thought about the electrician program over there?
#Person1#: I think that I might be interested in that position.
#Person2#: I think we should go over there and see if we can apply for that program. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# need to find a job to go through the bad economy and #Person2# suggests applying for the electrician program 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#: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon. My name is Monica. I am here for the job interview at 2 PM.
#Person1#: Ok, please first fill in the form and return it to me. You can do it in the next door.
#Person2#: Done. Here is my paper.
#Person1#: Everybody attention. I would like to make sure you all know the process. The interview consists of three parts. One, all of the interviewees will answer the question there and lasts for maximum one hour. Two, we will take a 30 - minute's break. After the break, we all come back to this office and I will announce the successful candidates for the 2nd round. In which, you have a small interview with your future manager.
#Person2#: What about the 3rd round?
#Person1#: Good question. But I will tell you when you pass the first two. | Monica's going to attend a job interview. #Person1# guides her to fill in the form and describes the interview process to all the interviewees. | Summarize the 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 frustrated!
#Person2#: what's wrong, Jim?
#Person1#: I called the electronics shop to find out what time they close, and it took me twenty minutes to get what I wanted!
#Person2#: Twenty minutes just to find out what their business hours are?
#Person1#: yes. They have some sort of digital receptionist. So when I called in, a machine told me to push a button for the department I wanted to be transferred to.
#Person2#: Oh, I hate getting voicemail instead of a person. What did you do?
#Person1#: I just kept pushing buttons. I was transferred to customer service, but there a machine told me to choose between technical help, warranty information, or price information.
#Person2#: Couldn'd you choose to be transferred to a real person?
#Person1#: Eventually I did get to a real person. I found out the closing time, but by then the store had already closed! | Jim tells #Person2# he's so frustrated because it took twenty minutes to get the closing time when he called the electronics shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted?
#Person1#: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight.
#Person2#: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recommend a single-breasted jacket as it does tend to make one look a little slimmer. Just let me take your measurements, Let's see, neck 41cm, chest 110cm, wait 120cm and inside leg 70cm. You do have short legs, sir.
#Person1#: Yes, that is why I usually choose dark colours for my business suits.
#Person2#: Can you come back in three days for a fitting?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Good that way. I can have the suit ready for you two days after that fitting. | #Person1# comes to have a new suit made and #Person2# recommends a single-breasted jacket. After taking the measurements, #Person2# tells #Person1# to come in three days for the fitting. | Summarize the 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 sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you. Here I've got a small present for you for Christmas.
#Person1#: How nice of you! Let's open it right now. Oh, how lovely it is!
#Person2#: This small basket will be just right for candy and some other little things.
#Person1#: Where did you get it?
#Person2#: It's from China. Two months ago, I went to China with my parents and I bought it for you in Beijing, the capital of China.
#Person1#: From China? Thank you so much. No wonder it's so lovely. China's famous for its handicrafts. Let me see what it is made of.
#Person2#: It's woven of bamboo.
#Person1#: Really? How skillfully it's done! I'll get it right here. Everybody can see it when coming in.
#Person2#: I'm very glad you like it. | #Person2# gives #Person1# a Christmas gift which is a basket made of bamboo from China. #Person1# likes it very much. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, sorry, I can't come to the phone now. Just leave a message ... [Beep]
#Person2#: Greg, greg. Where in the world are you? Hey, man. I'm in hot water, and it's all your fault! I thought you said Cindy was single and available!! Man, were you wrong!! You should have told me that your sis had just broken up with a seven-foot gorilla named Butch. I mean the guy is huge, and he caught me dropping her at her place, and he nearly strangled me before I could get in my car. And the guy's dog. You might have warned me about his vicious beast dog. The thing nearly ripped off my arm. Well, once I peeled out of the drive way, the maniac started chasing me in his monster truck and nearly ran me off the road. And man, you could have told me that your car didn't have much gas 'cause it ran out in the middle of this dark parking lot, and I'm now hiding in the men's room of the gas station. Now, pick up the phone ... pick it up, ... Oh, no I can hear the guy outside and ... hey, and your phone is going dead ... Ah, man ... you might have told me that this thing couldn't hold a charge ... Ah man ... I should have stayed home and done the laundry ... I shouldn't have listened to your wacky idea of going out tonight ... Greg, Greg? Where are you? | #Person2# phones Greg, but Greg isn't available. #Person2# leaves a message to blame Greg for not telling him Cindy isn't single so that #Person2# was nearly strangled by Butch and chased by Butch's dog. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I haven't had much exercise lately. My only recreation has been watching TV or going to the movies. What do you do for recreation?
#Person2#: In summer I like playing tennis instead of swimming and boating, and my favorite sport in the winter is skating. | #Person1# and #Person2# are sharing their recreations 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#: Good evening, sir, ma'am. A table for two?
#Person2#: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
#Person1#: Yes. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.
#Person2#: Do you think there're any cheap ones nearby?
#Person1#: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find one opposite to a supermarket. It's a family hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.
#Person2#: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person1#: That's all right. | #Person2#'s looking for a cheap hotel. #Person1# recommends one and tells #Person2# how to get there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot there. I thought I'd melt.
#Person2#: Terrible, wasn't it? Well, what did you think of Out of Africa? Do you think it was as good as the review said?
#Person1#: It was a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story was missing in the film.
#Person2#: Yes, but you couldn't possibly fit everything that happens in a 200-page novel into a 2-hour film. There simply isn't time.
#Person1#: I know, but the director should at least have tried to follow the story.
#Person2#: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story.
#Person1#: Perhaps he did, but I just don't think a film director has the right. | #Person1# regards Out of Africa as a good movie, but some stories are missing in the film. #Person2# thinks it's acceptable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music.
#Person1#: In that case, you'll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio.
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a small battery-operated clock radio.
#Person1#: There's a model that should suit you perfectly.
#Person2#: Can I use my credit card to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept credit cards in this family-run store. You could try the appliance store that on Dawson Street.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help. I'll see if the store you recommended has what I want. | #Person2# wants to buy a clock radio by credit card. #Person1# doesn't accept credit cards and recommends another appliance store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mike! How are you feeling now?
#Person2#: How did you know I was here? Is it Tom?
#Person1#: I was talking with Bob yesterday and I learnt your right leg had been injured. How did it happen?
#Person2#: Their right back Tom knocked me down when I rushed to their goal with the ball.
#Person1#: Wow! He must have hit you hard.
#Person2#: Of course. He hit me from the back and sent me rolling over and over. At the time I had a lot of pain. Anyway, they brought me here.
#Person1#: Nothing serious, I hope.
#Person2#: The doctor said there weren't any internal injuries, but that I'd better stay here a couple of days.
#Person1#: Well, Mike. Take it easy.
#Person2#: Thank you for your coming. And thanks for the flowers. | #Person1# comes to visit Mike who got injured during a football match. Mike tells #Person1# about the injury and expresses his gratitude for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's school going, Tom?
#Person2#: Just fine. I was finally admitted to graduate school.
#Person1#: Great! Are you going to do a doctor's degree?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to do a doctorate in chemistry.
#Person1#: That sounds like a difficult field.
#Person2#: It is interesting to me.
#Person1#: You've got a degree in nuclear physics, haven't you?
#Person2#: Just a master's degree, actually. I think chemistry is a lot better field for me. I've always preferred chemistry to physics.
#Person1#: What do you plan to do after you finish?
#Person2#: I haven't decided yet. I am thinking of going into medical research.
#Person1#: Well, you've got some years of hard study ahead of you.
#Person2#: That's right. What about you, Linda? I heard you will soon finish your Bachelor's degree in literature.
#Person1#: That's right. I've always dreamed of being an excellent writer. | Tom tells Linda he was admitted to graduate school to do a doctorate in chemistry, then they talk about their future study plan. | Summarize the 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. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Well, thank you.
#Person1#: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
#Person2#: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this, and uh, I graduated with a degree in English and psychology eight years ago, [ Oh, really, both? ]. Yeah, and uh then I landed my first job overseas in Japan.
#Person1#: Oh, wow. That's pretty impressive. What did you do there? What kind of work?
#Person2#: Well, I worked full time, um, for a private language school in Tokyo for the first two years, and then I found a job at a community college.
#Person1#: Oh really? So, exactly what did you do in your work there then?
#Person2#: Well, I taught English and, uh, culinary arts.
#Person1#: You taught cooking classes?
#Person2#: Well, well, I know it sounds like an unusual combination, but I completed a program in culinary arts before I got my, uh, English and psychology degrees.
#Person1#: Oh, Wow. You've done a lot, haven't you? [ Yeah. ] So, what exactly, um, how did you teach and what exactly did you do?
#Person2#: Well, um, many of my students wanted to become chefs in restaurants, or they wanted to start their own restaurants, uh, and in our area, there were many, uh, tourists tourist spots. A lot of tourists came to that particular area, and so with English, they would be able to communicate not only with suppliers, you know things that they need for restaurant's food and so forth, but also with their customers, and so I taught them English and cooking at the same time.
#Person1#: Wow. That's, that's pretty impressive. That's interesting. [ ... and tasty. ] Oh, I bet. So, why did you return to the United States? How long have you been back?
#Person2#: I've been back for, uh, probably about a year now.
#Person1#: Okay, so what brought you back then?
#Person2#: Well, one of my former students opened a sushi restaurant, uh, in town, and he asked me to work with him.
#Person1#: Really? What's the name of the restaurant?
#Person2#: Well, it's called Flying Sushi. Have you ever heard of it?
#Person1#: Yes, I've been there. Their food is fabulous; it's top-notch. It's really hard just to get a reservation there.
#Person2#: I know, and uh, well, I work there two weeknights, and uh, and then ...
#Person1#: So, two nights a week you're working there still?
#Person2#: Right, right, but then, but ... I want to return to teaching. I've also been working as a therapist at a treatment center for teenagers struggling with depression and other mental health disorders.
#Person1#: Oh, wow, that would be a really interesting job.
#Person2#: It is, it is.
#Person1#: Wow. You have such a wide range of experience. Uh, you know, to be honest, we have fifteen people who are applying for this position. You've got quite a background, but why don't you tell me three reasons why you would be the best person for this job.
#Person2#: Um, well, first of all, uh, I understand that different students have different learning styles, and for that reason, I have used iPads, video, music, cooking, drama, role plays, and games to reach every student. [ That's good. ] And second, I have a background in academic and psychological counseling and advising [ Uh, huh ] ... skills that are often needed, you know, in working with international students.
#Person1#: Yeah, that could be really useful.
#Person2#: Yeah, so you know, many of them struggle with, uh, emotional turmoil, you know, home sickness ....
#Person1#: Yeah, coming to a new place ...
#Person2#: Right, so making the transition can be very overwhelming, and uh ...
#Person1#: Good. So, what would you say would be a third reason?
#Person2#: And finally, I speak four different languages ....
#Person1#: Four? Wow! What languages do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese at an advanced level. [ At an advanced level? Wow. ] And I also speak Arabic at a high-intermediate level.
#Person1#: That's very, very impressive. You do have an impressive resume.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Uh, what we're doing ... we're going to have two rounds of interviews, and we will contact you on Friday and let you know whether or not you'll be coming back for the second round of interviews.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: It's been really nice meeting you, and thank you for your time. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# who applies to teach a language program. #Person2# introduces first and #Person2#'s first job in Japan attracts #Person1#'s interest. So #Person2# describes the work of the job and how did #Person2# teach cooking classes. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why #Person2# returned to the United States. Finally, #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# would be the best person for this job. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s resume is quite impressive and admires #Person2# a lot. #Person1# will contact #Person2# on Friday. | Summarize the 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, dear, do you know what the important day is today?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Please think it over.
#Person2#: Oh, I see.
#Person1#: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it.
#Person2#: It's Saturday, a great weekend.
#Person1#: Ur, you really let me down.
#Person2#: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory.
#Person1#: No, you haven't. You just don't care about me. You're an indifferent husband.
#Person2#: What day is it on earth?
#Person1#: It's the anniversary of our weeding. | #Person2# forgets today is the anniversary of #Person1# and #Person2#'s wedding. #Person1# gets annoyed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.
#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment.
#Person1#: How's your son these days?
#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.
#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child?
#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.
#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.
#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country?
#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditonal lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.
#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.
#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about life expectancy and the problem of the aging population in their countries. When it comes to #Person2#'s son, #Person2# suggests #Person1# give birth late. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's impossible to balance the generation gap between parents and their children. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce.
#Person2#: You might want to try the mangoes.
#Person1#: Can you describe a mango to me?
#Person2#: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Do I eat the seed?
#Person2#: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to soak it for 10 years.
#Person1#: What's the price of these mangoes?
#Person2#: Today you get a 50-percent discount. They're only $1 each.
#Person1#: Tell me what they taste like.
#Person2#: Their flesh is soft and juicy. It has a citrus taste. It's sweet.
#Person1#: Do I need to buy them ripe, or will they ripen at home?
#Person2#: Just press into it gently with your thumb. If it feels soft, it's ready to eat.
#Person1#: Where do mangoes come from?
#Person2#: These are from Guatemala, but we're going to start getting mangoes from India. | #Person2# describes a mango to #Person1#. #Person2# also tells #Person1# its price, taste and place of origin. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think you're being a little naive.
#Person2#: If I want, I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account, which holds the money until I receive the item.
#Person1#: That proves my point! Protect yourself or you'll get burned.
#Person2#: eBay also offers free insurance. You can get a refund of up to $200 if you're not satisfied with your purchase.
#Person1#: $200? If they get a hold of your credit card number, you're going to be out a lot more than $200! I had a friend who. . . | #Person2# trusts the free insurance offered by eBay, but #Person1# regards it unsafe and asks #Person2# to do more self-protection. | Summarize the 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, miss, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please.
#Person1#: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card?
#Person2#: I want to use a credit card. Do you take Discover?
#Person1#: Sorry, no. We only take MasterCard or Visa.
#Person2#: I'll put it on my Visa card, then.
#Person1#: Very well, ma'am. Oh, there seems to be a problem, it says it's rejected.
#Person2#: There must be something wrong with the system. Try my MasterCard.
#Person1#: Alright. Thank you. Yes, it seems to be working fine. Your total is $199. 00, sign here, please.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Here you go, and here's your receipt. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Thanks. You have a good one, too. | #Person2# wants to buy the dress with her Visa card but it's rejected. Then #Person1# uses #Person2#'s MasterCard to finish the deal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Isn't there anyone at home?
#Person2#: I'll knock again, Helen. Everything's very quiet. I'm sure there's no one at home.
#Person1#: But that's impossible. Karen and Tom invited us to lunch. Look through the window. Can you see anything?
#Person2#: Nothing at all.
#Person1#: Let's try the back door.
#Person2#: Look! Everyone's in the garden.
#Person1#: Hello, Helen. Hello, Jim.
#Person3#: Everybody wants to have lunch in the garden. It's nice and warm out here.
#Person4#: Come and have something to drink.
#Person2#: Thanks, Karen. May I have a glass of bear please?
#Person4#: Beer? There's none left. You can have some lemonade.
#Person2#: Lemonade!
#Person3#: Don't believe her, Jim. She's only joking. Have some beer! | Helen and Jim are invited to lunch at Karen and Tom's home. Nobody answers the door until they finally catch everyone in the garden. | Summarize the 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 almost vacation time. Have you found a summer job yet?
#Person2#: I suppose I can work at the boys camp, but camp jobs don't pay much. So I won't consider it.
#Person1#: I think I can get a job at the Seaview Hotel. A friend of mine was a waiter there. He got a lot of tips. Tips are a great way to make extra money, you know.
#Person2#: What I want is a job outside. This summer, I think I might work for a road building company or something like that. I hear physical work pays pretty well.
#Person1#: It will be good experience. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the summer jobs they will do. | Summarize the 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, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?
#Person2#: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10:00. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll have a meeting with him over lunch.
#Person1#: Can I see you after lunch?
#Person2#: Well, let me see...After lunch, I have to attend a senior staff meeting, which may last about 2 hours. Can you come at 3:00? We can talk for an hour before I meet my sales team at 4:00.
#Person1#: I'm afraid an hour is too short. What about tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: 9 to 11, then. I'll wait for you at the office.
#Person1#: OK. See you then. | Miss Wilson wants to talk with Mr. White but he got a pretty tight schedule today, so Miss Wilson makes an appointment with him tomorrow morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I need to schedule my trip to Paris for next week.
#Person2#: When would you like to travel?
#Person1#: I have to reach Paris by the twenty-fourth.
#Person2#: Is this a round trip? Will you need a return to get to?
#Person1#: Yes, and check that for thirty-first in the evening.
#Person2#: Let me see, uh, there's a non-stop flight to Paris from Kennedy Airport on twenty-fourth at 6:00 am. On thirty-first you may board flight 309, which is at 4:30 pm. But it will stop for about 4 hours in London before it returns to New York.
#Person1#: OK, fine. I think that can work for me.
#Person2#: Would you like to book the tickets then?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like a business class ticket. What's the cost?
#Person2#: It will be $2,750. Will you pay by card or in cash?
#Person1#: Neither. Do you accept checks?
#Person2#: Yes, we do.
#Person1#: OK, I prefer a window seat. Here is my passport. | #Person1# gets a trip schedule and a business class ticket for a round trip to Paris next week 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#: Good afternoon, Madam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Praveen. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I need to get some information on animal cells.
#Person2#: What is it for, Praveen?
#Person1#: I have to make a presentation of animal cells in the discussion next week.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Could you tell me where I can get it, Madam?
#Person2#: Look at that last cupboard. It's marked reference.
#Person1#: Do you mean the one next to the literature cupboard?
#Person2#: Exactly. There are a number of books in that cupboard. You will find children's science book there. That's the right book for your reference.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. May I borrow it for a day or 2?
#Person2#: Sorry. The reference books are not for lending.
#Person1#: There is no place around. May I sit here and take notes?
#Person2#: Yes, you may.
#Person1#: Thank you, Madam.
#Person2#: Welcome. | Praveen needs some reference books for his presentation of animal cells and #Person2# shows him where the books are placed and reminds him they cannot be lent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ahem... uh, sir, I beg your pardon... Uh, mister, are you waiting to buy a ticket for the movie?
#Person2#: What's it look like, lady? This is the ticket line I'm standing in, isn't it?
#Person1#: Well, yes, it is, but...
#Person2#: So, what's your beef anyway, lady?
#Person1#: You just cut into line, in front of me and everyone else, that's what! Go take your place back at the end of the line, like every - one else!
#Person2#: Oh sure, lady, and fat chance I'd get a ticket before they're sold out. I'm staying right here, understand? So be a nice lady and butt out!
#Person1#: Just what gives you the right...?
#Person2#: Because I'm no sucker ; only suckers go to the end of the line. It's as simple as that, lady.
#Person1#: Well, you're no gentleman, either.
#Person2#: Okay, lady, just to show what a gentleman I really am, I'll let you go in front of me. Now, just buy your ticket and shut your trap, will you, lady?
#Person1#: Whew! I got the last one. This must be my lucky day!
#Person2#: What was that you just said? Last one...? Hey, they've closed the ticket window!
#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid I bought the last ticket, and to think, if you hadn't been such a gentleman...
#Person2#: Lady! This is unfair! I've been cheated! I was in line before you.That should have been my ticket! Come on, hand it over, lady!
#Person1#: Gentleman! Hah! Fat chance! Hah! Eat your heart out, sucker! Hah! | #Person2# cut into line in front of #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to go to the end of the line. #Person2# refuses but lets her go in front of him. #Person1# gets the last ticket and sneers at #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#: You really need to look at some of the problems we are having with the apartment.
#Person2#: That apartment never had any problems before. Are you sure the problem isn ' t you?
#Person1#: We spoke with you the first week we moved in about things that you promised to fix.
#Person2#: Where do you think you have problems?
#Person1#: There is no hot water, the bedroom has a broken window, and there are rats in the kitchen.
#Person2#: You know, no one else who has been in that apartment has had a problem before.
#Person1#: You are obligated to maintain your building and my apartment.
#Person2#: I will fix these problems when I get around to it.
#Person1#: I will be withholding my rent check this Friday unless these problems are addressed immediately.
#Person2#: You can ' t do that! It ' s illegal! | #Person1# asks #Person2# to fix the problems of #Person1#'s apartment but #Person2# is reluctant to do so. #Person1# threats to withhold the rent check. #Person2# says it's illegal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: After I am accepted for unemployment benefits, what will happen next?
#Person2#: You will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.
#Person1#: What will that tell me?
#Person2#: The Award Letter will tell you how much you will receive weekly.
#Person1#: Are there any other forms that I need to fill out?
#Person2#: You will need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks.
#Person1#: What information will I need to provide on that form?
#Person2#: They will need to know where you worked and how much money you made.
#Person1#: Are there any other questions on the form?
#Person2#: Basically, they want to know that you were available for work and not sick. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter and need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks after being accepted for unemployment benefits. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I need a hotel room.
#Person2#: That's no problem at all. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. My name is John Sandals.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days will you need a room?
#Person1#: Friday afternoon, April 14 through Monday morning, April 17.
#Person2#: One minor problem, sir. Our prices are now slightly higher. Is that acceptable, sir?
#Person1#: Please tell me the price, so I can make a decision.
#Person2#: It'll be $ 308 nightly.
#Person1#: That's a reasonable price.
#Person2#: Good! Now, sir, do you have a preference for smoking or nonsmoking?
#Person1#: I quit smoking, so nonsmoking.
#Person2#: I hear you, sir. Nonsmoking. Now, about the bed, is a queen-size okay?
#Person1#: A queen sounds great.
#Person2#: Okay, sir, let me reserve those dates, there. Now, if you'll just tell me your phone number.
#Person1#: That would be 626-555-1739.
#Person2#: That's 626-555-1739. Thank you so much for choosing our hotel, sir! | Michelle helps John Sandals book a nonsmoking room from Friday afternoon, April 14 to Monday morning, April 17 for $308 nightly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you help me plan the office party?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?
#Person1#: I need help with food.
#Person2#: OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual?
#Person1#: I think it should be casual.
#Person2#: I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese or Continental Cuisine. Which one should we have?
#Person1#: I would prefer Chinese food for this party.
#Person2#: Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ?
#Person1#: I think we should hire a live band.
#Person2#: OK then. Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with the food for their office party. They prefer to have a casual party with Chinese food and a live band. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hit ' em high, hit ' em low. Class of ' 93, let's go!
#Person2#: Hi there, everyone. We hope you're having a good night!
#Person1#: Wasn't that football game great! I just knew we'd win!
#Person2#: The night is young, folks. Get some food and mingle with those faces from yesterday.
#Person1#: Later we'll let you know who the King and Queen of the Reunion will be.
#Person2#: But for now, the band is playing the songs from our senior year. Get out on that dance floor! | #Person1# and #Person2# are having a reunion night of class of '93. | Summarize the 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 restaurant across the street hired a new Chinese chef, so I ordered some Chinese food there for this evening.
#Person2#: Good. I love Chinese food. What did you order?
#Person1#: Something hot and spicy. They look very inviting on the menu. You are going to love them.
#Person2#: Maybe we can find a place to learn some Chinese cooking. I hear there's a place in Chinatown where you can take some courses. Are you interested?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. I don't enjoy cooking that much. As long as we can order it from a restaurant, we don't have to learn to do it by ourselves.
#Person2#: You are right. But I just want to know how they prepare food and make it taste so different. | #Person1# ordered some Chinese food for this evening. #Person2# suggests finding a place to learn some Chinese cooking but #Person1# prefers just ordering from a restaurant. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well Rebecca, is there anything else you need to know for now?
#Person2#: I don't think so, Mr. Parsons. I think you have covered all the main points for me.
#Person1#: Okay well listen, here is my business card with my mobile number. If any other questions spring to mind don't hesitate to contact me. Of course you can also call Miss Childs too.
#Person2#: Great. Rmm, when can I expect to hear from you?
#Person1#: Well, we are finishing the shortlist interviews tomorrow, so we will certainly have a decision made by early next week. Miss Childs will call you to discuss more on Monday or Tuesday. How does that sound?
#Person2#: That sounds perfect. Thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me Mr. Parsons.
#Person1#: The pleasure's all mine, Rebecca.
#Person2#: I hope to hear from you very soon.
#Person1#: Absolutely. Thanks for coming Rebecca. Goodbye. | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca she can call him if she has other questions. They will have a decision made by early next week and Miss Childs will call her to discuss more. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where did you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.
#Person1#: Is the furniture sturdy?
#Person2#: The furniture is built extremely well.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying a lot as long as the quality is good.
#Person2#: Well, trust me. The quality is fantastic. | #Person1# needs to find a new furniture set for the living room. #Person2# recommends IKEA whose quality is fantastic. | Summarize the 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 are too picky.
#Person2#: No, I'm not. Hey, look at that guy over there.
#Person1#: Which guy?
#Person2#: The guy in the blue shirt at the table by the window.
#Person1#: I can't see him. Where?
#Person2#: Right there.
#Person1#: Oh, I see him now. Wait! That's. . .
#Person2#: Yes, it's Mel Gibson.
#Person1#: Oh, wow! It's really him! Who is that woman he's with?
#Person2#: I don't know. Why don't you go ask for his autograph?
#Person1#: I can't do that.
#Person2#: Why not? | #Person2# discovers Mel Gibson and encourages #Person1# to go ask for his autograph. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine?
#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy?
#Person1#: I want to buy that candy.
#Person2#: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready?
#Person1#: Yeah, so far, so good.
#Person2#: Next, you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot. Make sure they are smooth.
#Person1#: Yeah, I already knew that.
#Person2#: I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck, you might have to re-feed it.
#Person1#: OK, let's move on!
#Person2#: Now you just make your selection and pray. If nothing comes out, try again or call the number on the side of the machine.
#Person1#: I hope it works!
#Person2#: Well, good luck! | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to use a vending machine as #Person1# wants to buy candy. | Summarize the 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, dear, do you know what the important day is today?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Please think it over.
#Person2#: Oh, I see.
#Person1#: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it.
#Person2#: It's Saturday, a great weekend.
#Person1#: Ur, you really let me down.
#Person2#: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory.
#Person1#: No, you haven't. You just don't care about me. You're an indifferent husband.
#Person2#: What day is it on earth?
#Person1#: It's an anniversary of our weeding. | #Person2# doesn't know what the important day is today. #Person1# is disappointed because it's their wedding anniversary. | Summarize the 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, no. It looks like we're late.
#Person2#: Let's just sit in the back. We can still hear the service from here.
#Person1#: There're so many people here. Where are Rich and Cath and Taylor's parents?
#Person2#: They're probably up front. The preacher's about to speak. Let's listen.
#Person1#: That was such a touching speech. He must have really known Taylor well.
#Person2#: Oh, how I wish this all wasn't happening! | #Person1# and #Person2# are late so they sit in the back. They are touched by the preacher's speech. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It will do you good to go out for entertainment at weekends. What kind of movie do you like best?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, I like interesting and significant ones. I don't care whether they're blockbusters or not.
#Person1#: Shall we go downtown for a movie this Friday evening?
#Person2#: Very good, What's on?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. Let me give a call to find out. | #Person2# likes interesting and significant movies. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie this Friday evening and #Person2# accepts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is Jack still staying idle everyday?
#Person2#: No, he has mended his way. After his father died, he set his hand to the job of putting his business affairs in order.
#Person1#: Really? He is so competent now.
#Person2#: You can't imagine what he is like now. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jack who becomes competent after his father died. | Summarize the 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 set your clock forward for daylight savings time?
#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that?
#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour.
#Person2#: I see. That's convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock!
#Person1#: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that's eight time zones east of Greenwich!
#Person2#: That's why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It's like we went back in time! | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can set the clock forward for daylight to save time and it's due to their position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. #Person2# then understands the time difference. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: But the auction is a blast! And I haven't even told you the best part yet!
#Person2#: I don't care what the best part is. Whatever you say won't change my mind. I'm not buying anything!
#Person1#: That stamp you've been looking for is for sale.
#Person2#: The 1879 Large Dragon? Are you serious? How much?
#Person1#: Hey! I thought you weren't interested! Sorry, I've gotta go! I'm going to switch over to eBay and see if my bid is still the highest. | #Person2# gets interested in the auction after #Person1# tells #Person2# the stamp #Person2# has been looking for is for sale. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on!
#Person2#: Thank you! Guess how much it costs.
#Person1#: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines. . . Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess.
#Person2#: Your offer is way off the mark. It set me back only sixty-five.
#Person1#: Then you got a windfall! Was sixty-five the original price, or did you get a special discount?
#Person2#: Neither. I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down.
#Person1#: How much did she ask for?
#Person2#: Three hundred! That's daylight robbery. How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me? Without hesitation, I gave my offer---no more than fifty.
#Person1#: She must be fuming with anger at such a bid, wasn't she?
#Person2#: Not at all! She's really been around, and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this. That's the trade. She only demanded a higher bid, saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy. She was lying! Then I inquired, 'May I have it at sixty? 'she waved her head.
#Person1#: Then you pretended to go without buying it?
#Person2#: Yeah. I turned around and started to move out. Just then, she yelped behind my back, 'all right, all right! I may sacrifice a little. Let's fix it sixty-five! Can't be cheaper. ' | #Person1# praises Jane's skirt and guesses it costs two hundred. Jane tells #Person1# she only pays sixty-five for it after a hard bargain with the vendor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think it is easier to buy a car than to maintain it. What's worse, I just don't trust those vehicle maintenance shops. Sometimes, they overcharge or don't build those parts I have been paying for. Last week, they even tried to persuade me to buy new parts which really need not to be changed. You know, my car is just half a year old and also good brand. I was just wondering about all these.
#Person2#: There are such shops living on selling parts. I don't like their service either. All they want is your money. But in the long run, they will be losing costumers. Anyway, car service business is new in China. We all have to control what they are doing. Otherwise, they will not improve.
#Person1#: Is it possible to make a compliant call to some organization what it's someone gets rip-off.
#Person2#: Yes, there is. Those organizations exist. You always can call a lawyer if you need legal help. | #Person1# and #Person2# don't like vehicle maintenance shops because they overcharge. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's possible to make a complaint call if someone gets rip-off. | Summarize the 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. Excuse me. Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here?
#Person2#: Yes, go straight along Beijing Road and turn right.
#Person1#: Straight on, and turn right. Is it far?
#Person2#: No, it's just a couple of minutes.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to a Commercial Bank. | Summarize the 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 may go grocery shopping later.
#Person2#: We need to get food?
#Person1#: I don't think we have any food.
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: What food are we out of?
#Person2#: Go and look in the kitchen.
#Person1#: Could you look for me?
#Person2#: You should just get the basics.
#Person1#: What would that be?
#Person2#: Get some eggs, milk, and bread.
#Person1#: Would you please make a list for me?
#Person2#: Okay, I'll write it down for you. | #Person1# may go grocery shopping later and asks #Person2# to make a list for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Tom, are you free next Sunday?
#Person2#: I think so. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to have my first baby, so I plan to hold a baby shower next Sunday.
#Person2#: Congratulations! Why do people hold parties before the baby is born?
#Person1#: It's the tradition. But baby showers as we know them today were not common until after World Warri.
#Person2#: In any case, I like baby showers, because they allow friends and family to share the joy and excitement of welcoming a new life into the world.
#Person1#: So you will come, won't you?
#Person2#: Of course. I will prepare a good gift for the new arrival.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# invites Tom to the baby shower next Sunday. Tom will come and prepare a good gift for the new arrival. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sorry sir. But you can't go into the OR.
#Person2#: All right, but tell me what's happening. Give it to me straight please.
#Person1#: It was touching girl for a while.
#Person2#: And now?
#Person1#: She will be OK. She is a tough cookie.
#Person2#: That's great news.
#Person1#: In my opinion she will up about soon.
#Person2#: That's good to hear. She is usually full of vein and vigor.
#Person1#: I believe it. Well, I'Ve got to go back in.
#Person2#: Thanks for helping her, doctor.
#Person1#: All right. Just relax, OK? Go and got a cup of coffee.
#Person2#: Thanks. I will. | #Person1#, the doctor, tells #Person2# the girl will be OK and asks #Person2# to relax. #Person2# is 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#: Well, your qualifications for the job are excellent. And is there anything you'd like to ask about the job?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know if the company provides opportunities for further education.
#Person1#: Yes, our employees are allowed to take up 2 days a month to attend college courses.
#Person2#: That's very generous.
#Person1#: I've enjoyed the conversation with you. We'll call you within 5 working days.
#Person2#: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given to me. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s qualifications are excellent and tells #Person2# about their company's policies for further education. | Summarize the 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 sure is hot. Why don't we go in the Haunted House? At least it will be air conditioned.
#Person2#: I've told you a thousand times. I don't want to go in the Haunted House. It's too scary!
#Person1#: Well. Maybe I'll go alone then. I really don't want to miss it.
#Person2#: Go alone if you want. I will wait at that cafe and have a soda.
#Person1#: It might take a long time. Because there is a line, you know.
#Person2#: I know. But if you don't go in the Haunted House, you won't be happy. So I will wait for you. It's no problem.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: How was it?
#Person1#: I'm sorry it took so long.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. But how was it? | #Person1# wants to go to the Haunted House but #Person2# doesn't, so #Person2# waits for #Person1# at the cafe. | Summarize the 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 may I help you. sir?
#Person2#: I'm wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.
#Person1#: Let me see. I'm sorry. Nothing's been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?
#Person2#: Yes. If I don't make it to Beijing tomorrow morning. my wife would kill me. How much does it cost?
#Person1#: 150 yuan for hard seats.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: Sir?
#Person2#: Where is my wallet? Someone has stolen my wallet! | #Person2# lost his ticket but #Person1# says nothing's turned in. #Person2# finds his wallet stolen when buying another 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#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?
#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.
#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?
#Person2#: We will provide you wit life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, housing benefits, heating allowance and transportation allowance.
#Person1#: How often is the bonus?
#Person2#: You'll be paid a bonus at the end of every year.
#Person1#: Do I have training opportunities?
#Person2#: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad.
#Person1#: Well, I don't have any other questions so far. I would like to think a couple of days before I give you my final answer.
#Person2#: Sure. I will ask Lucy to call you in two days.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you for your time and patience.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits, such as the length of #Person1#'s paid vacation, the insurance and housing policies, the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person1# will give #Person2# #Person1#'s final answer in two days. | Summarize the 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 looks like we are going to have a shower at any minute now.
#Person2#: I think so too. Isn't strange how you can sense it?
#Person1#: I know what you mean.
#Person2#: Look at the clouds in the sky. Whenever they seem dark and low like this, you know it's going to rain, or look at the object that's far away, if it seems clear to you, it's probably going to pour.
#Person1#: Yes. And everything seems to have a stronger smell to me then.
#Person2#: I know, and people often say it's going to rain when they have aches and pains in certain parts of their body. My mother always complains that her knee hurts just before a storm.
#Person1#: And have you noticed how the animals react before a storm?
#Person2#: Sure, horses and cows will seem to go a protected area and huddle together.
#Person1#: Yah, but with all these sensible signs, how come we aren't carrying our umbrella with us now? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how people sense the rain by the clouds, the stronger smell, pains in the body, and the reactions of animals, but with all these sensible signs, they aren't carrying their umbrella with them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Thanks for coming over. Here's my computer.
#Person2#: OK. Hmm. Yeah, like I said on the phone, from what you described, I don't think I'll be able to do too much. I'll have a little look though. Are you online at the moment? | Jack comes to have a look at #Person1#'s computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It is boiling today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's very hot and stuffy.
#Person1#: It's been looking like rain for several days. But it hasn't rained yet.
#Person2#: There are thick black clouds in the sky now. It looks as if a thunder storm is coming.
#Person1#: The wind is rising.
#Person2#: It's a bit windy. But I like the breeze.
#Person1#: It's beginning to sprinkle.
#Person2#: The weatherman says some showers are expected this afternoon.
#Person1#: It's turning warmer, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, the temperature is going up today. It has climbed to 36C.
#Person1#: After a heavy rain, the temperature should drop a lot.
#Person2#: Yes, there will be a cool day tomorrow. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather. #Person2# thinks a thunderstorm is coming. #Person1# likes the breeze. They agree that the temperature will drop tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sally! Sally! Could you please turn off the radio? I hate to have to say this, but it's too noisy here.
#Person2#: What? But...
#Person1#: You know I'm reading my books and I'm preparing for my English exam this afternoon.
#Person2#: I know that. But I'm not listening to the radio. The noise comes from our neighbours upstairs.
#Person1#: Oh! How terrible! I'll talk to them and let them be quiet! | #Person1# asks Sally to turn off the radio but the noise actually comes from their neighbors upstairs. | Summarize 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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