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#Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?
#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.
#Person1#: I learned to negotiate from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty. | #Person2#'s looking for a bookcase and will go to rummage sales. #Person1# wants to go with #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#: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see!
#Person2#: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now.
#Person2#: Oh, so you're a frat boy now, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, I know, it's totally cliche, but really, I think it's been a good decision. I've got a lot of support and good suggestions from the guys. What about you? What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Not much. I'm still living at home and commuting to school. I ended up dropping that metalworking class I was so excited about. It just wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped. The guidance counselor suggested that I focus on my prerequisite courses so that I can make sure the credits count.
#Person1#: That sounds smart. . . but kind of boring.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is, a little bit. I joined the Great Outdoors Club, though, which has been a lot of fun. We've gone on two camping trips already, and I've made some good friends.
#Person1#: That's cool. Hey, so have you decided on your major yet?
#Person2#: Definitely pre-med. What about you?
#Person1#: I still have no clue. . . but we don't have to declare a major till our sophomore year, so I've got time! Oops, I'm late for class. Gotta run!
#Person2#: OK, take care! Hey, nice running into you!
#Person1#: Yeah, you too! | #Person1# runs into Jordan whom #Person1# hasn't seen for three months and they greet each other. #Person1# tells Jordan #Person1#'s a frat boy now while Jordan's still living at home and commuting to school. Jordan will choose pre-med as his major but #Person1# hasn't decided yet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's nice and bright.
#Person1#: I hope it stays like this.
#Person2#: I hope so too.
#Person1#: Is the weather usually like this here?
#Person2#: It's usually a bit hotter than today.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in winter?
#Person2#: It's pretty cold and it often snows.
#Person1#: I wonder what it's going to be like tomorrow.
#Person2#: Let's hear the weather report later. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person1#: Neither too cold, nor too hot.
#Person2#: That's quite a lovely weather.
#Person1#: Yes, especially in spring.
#Person2#: Have you ever seen a hurricane?
#Person1#: Once, when I was a child.
#Person2#: Do they often happen in your country?
#Person1#: Now and then.
#Person2#: Oh, it's time for the weather reporter. Let's turn on the TV. | #Person1# and #Person2# appreciate the lovely weather. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the weather here and #Person1# tells #Person2# about the weather in #Person1#'s hometown. They'll hear the weather report later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.
#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.
#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory. And I need a printer.
#Person1#: Well, first let's consider your computer. Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend--the Power Macintosh G3. It comes with 64 megabytes of total memory.
#Person2#: Is that a lot? Sixty-four?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It should be enough for any student needs you might have. What department are you in?
#Person2#: History.
#Person1#: Well, so you will mostly be using word processing, for writing papers. I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing. We can talk about software later. Let's talk about your
#Person2#: Thirty percent?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Wow. That's really good. And you think this is really a good system for a graduate student?
#Person1#: Yes. It's an excellent system.
#Person2#: Hmm. Hey, wait. This has an Apple on it. Is this an Apple computer?
#Person1#: Yes, it's a Macintosh. It's Apple. Macintosh and Apple are the same thing.
#Person2#: I don't want Macintosh. I want PC.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but our university computer center only sells Macintosh equipment.
#Person2#: What? Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: But nobody uses Macintosh!
#Person1#: That's not true. Most of the students and professors in the university here use Macintosh. They find it is better for writing and word-processing, and that is what students mostly do. Ma
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan.
#Person1#: Well, I know that in most Asian countries Apple is not very popular. But here in America, especially in universities and publishing companies, Apple is very commonly used.
#Person2#: But I need a computer that can handle writing in Chinese.
#Person1#: There are several Chinese writing programs you can use with Macintosh. Chinese is no problem for Apple.
#Person2#: Hmm. I think I should ask some of my friends for advice before I make a decision. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: No, don't be sorry. It's reasonable to ask your friends. But believe me, most of the students here in the university--Asian students included--most of them use Apple.
#Person2#: Well, thanks for your advice. I will probably come back later.
#Person1#: You're very welcome. Here is my card, if you need any help. | #Person2# wants a computer. #Person1# recommends a Macintosh and offers great discounts for students, but #Person2# wants a PC. #Person1# tells #Person2# most of the students and professors in American universities use Apple and Chinese is no problem for Apple. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s friends for advice and may come back later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your goofy personality, your fatal curiosity. . . you've always reminded me of Curious George.
#Person2#: Well, thanks a lot! I bet I can guess your zodiac sign, too!
#Person1#: Go ahead! !
#Person2#: I bet you're a snake!
#Person1#: How'd you guess?
#Person2#: Well, you're sneaky, conniving, cold blooded. . . | #Person2# guesses #Person1#'s zodiac sign is a snake because #Person1# is sneaky, conniving, and cold-blooded. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here's some dancing. See those guys stomping, clapping and shouting? They're practicing step-dancing.
#Person2#: It sounds cool. The rhythms look really difficult.
#Person1#: They basically turn their bodies into drums. There's a national step competition every year.
#Person2#: Well, black people are supposed to be great dancers.
#Person1#: Wen! That's only a stereotype. Like all Asians are supposed to be math geniuses. I'm not a great dancer, and you said you failed calculus.
#Person2#: Ha-ha! You got me there! | #Person1# and #Person2# see some people practising dancing. #Person2# thinks black people are good at dancing but #Person1# says it's a stereotype. | Summarize the 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 Tin Lizzy Inn. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a reservation with you.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. May I have your family name, please?
#Person2#: Black.
#Person1#: Could you fill out the registration card please? Your reservation is for a twin room for 2 nights, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How would you like to settle your bill, by check?
#Person2#: No, by credit card, for I seldom carry cash or check.
#Person1#: May I take a print of your card please? Thank you, sir. Your room number is 512 on the fifth floor. Enjoy your stay. | #Person2# has a reservation and #Person1# helps #Person2# check in. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you busy this week?
#Person2#: Yes. This morning I need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30, I'll discuss the report with the general manager.
#Person1#: What's your schedule for tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00, I'm seeing Mr. .Black, the marketing manager.
#Person1#: What about Wednesday?
#Person2#: I've got an appointment at 8:30 with Mr. Anderson, the bank manager. In the afternoon, I'm taking the 4:45 flight to Hong Kong for the conference.
#Person1#: The conference is on Thursday, right?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. At 10 o'clock in the morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon. After the conference, I'll be free. I'll be enjoying my weekend in Hong Kong. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s busy work schedule this week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, look at the sky, Marie. It's starting to get cloudy.
#Person2#: I thought it was going to be a fine day today. I hope it doesn't rain.
#Person1#: We can't have our picnic without some good sunshine for all the eating and games and entertainment.
#Person2#: Yeah, but not too much sunshine, Allen. Don't you remember last year? It was so hot.
#Person1#: And no one wanted to participate in any of the planned activities. All we wanted was cold drinks. I remember that the temperature just climbed higher and higher that day.
#Person2#: Well, we don't have that problem this year. Did you catch the weather forecast by any chance? Is it supposed to rain?
#Person1#: I don't know, I didn't hear the weather report this morning. | Allen thinks a good picnic needs sunshine but Marie doesn't want too much because people won't participate in activities if it's too hot. | Summarize the 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, dad, I have just been given this project at school. Do you think you can help me out?
#Person2#: Sure, what's this project about?
#Person1#: Well, I should interview someone that I admire about their jobs.
#Person2#: Well, I am an expert when it comes to my job. Accounting is a respectable job and one that I am always happy to talk about.
#Person1#: Dad, I know how much you love your job. It isn't that I don't admire you. But what I was hoping actually was that you could speak to Mr. Chung, your diving friend, and see if he would agree to an interview. Diving for a living sounds cool.
#Person2#: I see. That's a great idea. You know how I really dislike talking about myself again and again for too long. Let me give David Chung a call right now and find out.
#Person1#: Thanks, dad. I know this will be a wonderful project. | #Person1# has a project about interviewing someone that #Person1# admires about their jobs. #Person1# wants #Person1#'s dad to talk to his diving friend, Mr. Chung. | Summarize the 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 Julie haven't seen you for a while? How is everything?
#Person2#: Hi GAIL, fine thank you.
#Person1#: Why don't you travel together with us to work? As you know, Kathy will leave our company next month for further education, so we've got a spare seat in my car.
#Person2#: Thanks GAIL, but I found a suitable ride partner: Miss Gomez. She is going to move near my apartment next week. So you see, it will be convenient for a ride.
#Person1#: Oh really? That's too bad that you couldn't join us, but it's good you're taking a car with her. I used to work with her in the marketing Department.
#Person2#: Oh did you? I don't know much about her, but I know for sure that she is never late for appointments.
#Person1#: Yes, right, she was doing well and marketing and popular with the colleagues.
#Person2#: That's very nice. | Gail invites Julie to travel to work together but Julie will share a ride with Mrs. Gomez whom Gail used to work with. | Summarize the 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 just received a beautiful Mother's Day gift from our son.
#Person2#: What did he give you this year?
#Person1#: He drew a picture and wrote I love you on it, it was really moving. It's hard to believe he's already 9 years old now. Do you want to have a look at the picture?
#Person2#: Oh yes, please.
#Person1#: Here, isn't he good at drawing?
#Person2#: That's amazing. I really didn't know he control so well. He really has a gift for it.
#Person1#: What do you think about having him attended drawing class?
#Person2#: That's a really good idea.
#Person1#: Do you know any good teachers who control well?
#Person2#: You know, my friend David's sister Sarah is an art teacher. Naturally, she draws pictures for children's books. I'll call and find out if Jim can join her class.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2#'s son drew a moving picture for #Person1#. They think he's talented in drawing and want to send him to drawing class. | Summarize the 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 Grandma, it's so good to see you again.
#Person2#: Nice to see you Jack.
#Person1#: We haven't seen each other for half a year.
#Person2#: You are much taller now. Here's your gift.
#Person1#: Thanks, grandma. May I open and have a look at it?
#Person2#: Sure, I hope you like it.
#Person1#: A racing car right? Oh, Grandma. You are great.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person1#: Sure. Gramma this way. How is your flight?
#Person2#: Fine. It took me about 5 hours to get here.
#Person1#: That's a long trip, you must be very tired.
#Person2#: I'm OK, I slept all the way.
#Person1#: Let's go home. Our car is waiting outside.
#Person2#: How long will it take to get home?
#Person1#: About half an hour if the traffic is good. | Grandma gives Jack a racing car as a gift. They talk about Grandma's flight and then go home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. May I speak to Mister Smith, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: This is the front desk. I'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing, we would like to request you to change your room. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience.
#Person2#: Ok, but I'm going out in about half an hour.
#Person1#: What time will you be back?
#Person2#: Around 8:00 o'clock I suppose.
#Person1#: Then we would repair the heating while you are out. You may pick up your new room key, number 601 from the front desk when you return.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, Sir. | #Person1# requests Mister Smith to change his room as the heating needs repairing. Mister Smith can pick up the new room key from the front desk when he returns. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Johnson ' s office. Cindy speaking.
#Person2#: Hi, Cindy. It ' s Michael Kurt. Is Mr. Johnson in?
#Person1#: No, I ' m sorry, Mr. Kurt. He ' s stepped out for a bit. Would you like me to have him call you?
#Person2#: Yeah, that ' ll be great. I ' m on extension 4283. | Cindy will have Mr. Johnson call Michael Kurt when he's back. | Summarize the 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 saw a vacancy board outside for assistant. Has the vacancy been filled?
#Person2#: Not yet. But do you have any experience as an assistant?
#Person1#: Yes. I have a lot of experience in that. I have worked for the sales company as an assistant since finishing my university.
#Person2#: OK. It sounds fine. | #Person1# applies for the assistant and tells #Person2# #Person1#'s 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#: I'd like to extend my visa for another two years.
#Person2#: Are you on a tourist visa or a student visa?
#Person1#: Student visa.
#Person2#: What is the reason for extension?
#Person1#: I'll go into a practical training as soon as I receive my Master ' s degree from the University of Pennsylvania early next month.
#Person2#: We ' ll need a letter from your university and a financial statement from you. | #Person1# needs to extend the student visa, and #Person2# asks for some documents. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I'm a transit passenger for Flight No. 207. Can you tell me where to go?
#Person2#: Let me see. Your plane leaves from Gate 12. You should go to Gate 12 to board your plane
#Person1#: Where's Gate 12?
#Person2#: Take the escalator over there and turn left, you'll see the sign.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to go to Gate 12 to board the plane. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is a very spacious apartment. It's forty pings, including the parking space. That's about one thousand four hundred square feet.
#Person2#: Wow. It's just the two of us. I don't know if we need that much room.
#Person1#: You never know when two might turn into three.
#Person2#: I guess you're right. And we'd like to have company anyway.
#Person1#: Exactly, which is why a three-bedroom is better. And look, there are two bathrooms.
#Person2#: Now that's a plus! | #Person2# thinks they don't need much room. #Person1# reminds #Person2# they might have the baby someday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.
#Person2#: Hello, doctor.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I've got a backache.
#Person1#: Do you often suffer from backache?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.
#Person1#: When did it start?
#Person2#: About four days ago.
#Person1#: Well, go home and rest in bed for two days, then you'll feel better.
#Person2#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.
#Person1#: Yes, I'll give you some pills. Take one a time and three times a day, and come back in three days. If you don't feel. . . | Anna sees the doctor because of the painful backache, and the doctor gives her some pills. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia, china, Japan, korea, and Thailand, and to the united states and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: no, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. I'Ve heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you'Ve been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway. It has many pictures as fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.
#Person2#: isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.
#Person2#: I'Ve been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there. | #Person2# has been to many countries and plans to visit Australia and New Zealand. #Person1# thinks Norway's beautiful, and #Person2# may go and do some winter sports 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#: Hello everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.
#Person1#: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready to start the match. The ref is calling the players for the face-off. . . and here we go! The Russians win possession and immediately set up their attack! Federal gets checked hard into the boards!
#Person2#: Maurice Richard has the puck now, and passes it to the center. He shoots! Wow what a save by the goalie!
#Person1#: Alright, the puck is back in play now. Pavel Bure is on a breakaway! He is flying down the ice! The defenders can't keep up! Slap shot! He scores.
#Person2#: What an amazing goal! | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are giving running commentary for the puck game between Russia and Canada. They're both excited about the scores gained by Pavel Bure. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Daniel, would you like to have a look at my dorm?
#Person2#: Of course, I'd like to.
#Person1#: It is a small room, just for 4 people.
#Person2#: What is in it?
#Person1#: It only has 4 beds and 4 writing desks, but it is spacious and bright.
#Person2#: Do you get along with your roommates?
#Person1#: Of course. They are very friendly.
#Person2#: Which floor are you on?
#Person1#: We are on the 5th floor, and there's a very nice view from the balcony.
#Person2#: Oh, you can climb the stairs as a workout.
#Person1#: Yes, that's a good idea.
#Person2#: Wow, your roommates are cleaning the room.
#Person1#: Let's give them a hand. | #Person1# shows Daniel around his dorm and describes its construction. #Person1# proposes to help #Person1#'s roommates clean the room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I tried to ask the bank teller why it changed, but she didn't speak English well enough. So I decided to go to the magazine shop. The one around the corner. And I bought an American newspaper.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: It seems that yesterday the Mexican government declared wouldn't pay back the loans it got from the World Bank. The government declared a default on the loans.
#Person2#: That's serious.
#Person1#: I know. The economy here is having serious problems. But because the government declared a default, the currency value went way down.
#Person2#: So now Mexican pesos are worth about half as much.
#Person1#: Yes, it's an amazing drop.
#Person2#: Wow. I feel sorry for the Mexicans. But it's good for us.
#Person1#: Yes, it's very good. We suddenly have twice as much money to spend here. Our hotel is now half as expensive as when we got here! Isn't that strange?
#Person2#: Yes, and you know what?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: I don't really like this hotel that much. So tonight, now that we are so rich, tonight why don't we stay in the most expensive hotel in town?
#Person1#: Why not? We should do it. Because now we can afford it. | #Person1# read from the newspaper that the Mexican government declared a default on the loans, and the currency value went way down accordingly. Since Mexican pesos have been devalued, #Person2# suggests staying in the most expensive hotel 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, Kith, can you and Alice come around this evening? We prefer your coming.
#Person2#: I think we would be able to make it. What time shall we come?
#Person1#: About 7 o'clock.
#Person2#: Shall we bring any thing? Some wine?
#Person1#: No, not really. Just bring yourselves. We would like to your presence. | #Person1# invites Kith and Alice to come around 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#: Has your family lived here for long?
#Person2#: Five and a half years. We moved here on the first of November.
#Person1#: You have a fantastic view.
#Person2#: Yes. I love living here.
#Person1#: Look! You can see the village way down in the valley.
#Person2#: Yes. It's a lovely view. | #Person2# lives here and enjoys a good view. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Gino, do you really need to go?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's must for me.
#Person1#: But don't forget to give me a ring.
#Person2#: I won't, mom.
#Person1#: Take care of yourself.
#Person2#: I will. Bye, mom.
#Person1#: Bye, my boy. | Gino must go and promises to call #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#: Mr. : For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21.
#Person2#: Do we have to type out our homework?
#Person1#: Mr. : No. You only do that when you write reports.
#Person2#: Is there anything else?
#Person1#: Mr. : For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one.
#Person2#: We are allowed to use a calculator in class?
#Person1#: Mr. : Yes. By the way, review today's notes this evening. We may have a small quiz tomorrow. | #Person1# asks students to do exercises, get a calculator, and prepare for tomorrow's quiz. | Summarize the 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 base our grades on?
#Person2#: All of your coursework is important, including everything from attendance and homework to all of your test results for the semester.
#Person1#: Does the final count the most?
#Person2#: All of it is important ; please just do your best at all times.
#Person1#: How do you total our scores?
#Person2#: The final and mid-term are twenty percent each ; homework, attendance, and quizzes are the rest.
#Person1#: What if we are out sick?
#Person2#: Make sure you contact me as I only allow one unexcused absence.
#Person1#: How can we know if we are doing OK during the year?
#Person2#: Your grade will not be a surprise ; you will know what you need to work on. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the grade bases on coursework and explains the percentage of each session. #Person2# only allows unexcused absences. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.
#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.
#Person1#: Aw, come on, it was nothing. I'm just doing my job.
#Person2#: No, I think you deserve some recognition here ; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.
#Person1#: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint.
#Person2#: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.
#Person1#: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points.
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job. | #Person2# praises Alex on the strategy outline of the presentation and appreciates that he took #Person2#'s advice about pricing strategies. Alex also mentions Kristin's help on his Powerpoint. | Summarize the 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 talk to you, if you have time.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: I want to discuss some things about my lease.
#Person2#: What aren't you too sure about?
#Person1#: Can you tell me when my lease is up?
#Person2#: Your lease is for three years.
#Person1#: If I ever decide to leave before the three years, will there be a problem?
#Person2#: If you do, I will keep your deductible.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: If you break the contract, then you will not receive your deductible.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: All right. I'm glad I could clarify things for you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the lease keeps three years, and #Person1# won't receive the deductible if breaking the contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steven, what are you thinking about?
#Person2#: Oh, you know, tomorrow is Vicky's birthday. I am thinking what gift to give her.
#Person1#: That's easy. A girl at her age must like beautiful ornaments. How about a hair pin?
#Person2#: It's a bad idea. Vicky has short hair.
#Person1#: Well, what about a brooch?
#Person2#: Only old women like that.
#Person1#: Maybe you should ask her what she wants for her birthday.
#Person2#: OK. That's what I can do. | Steven's thinking about what birthday gift to give Vicky. #Person1# recommends some and finally suggests asking Vicky. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, can I cash my traveler's check here?
#Person1#: Of course, we'd be happy to cash it for you.
#Person2#: What's the cashing rate?
#Person1#: Well, it's listed on the electronic board on the left. We cash it at present traveler's check buying rate.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. How much it the service charge?
#Person1#: The service charge is 1 % of the total amount of the check.
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to cash these four checks for $ 100 each.
#Person1#: Would you please countersign them here?
#Person2#: OK, there you are.
#Person1#: And your passport please.
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to bring it. It is in my hotel room.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. We can't cash the checks for you without your passport.
#Person2#: Well, thanks. I will come again this afternoon, then. | #Person2# needs to cash the traveler's check. #Person1# tells #Person2# the cashing rate and the service charge. #Person1# forgets the passport and will come again this afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think are the main causes of war today?
#Person2#: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.
#Person1#: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.
#Person2#: Several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.
#Person1#: How do you think they could be ended?
#Person2#: I don't think that there is any easy way. The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country. At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate. The thing is to find the real problem form the war and solve that.
#Person1#: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a program to make the country richer. If the problem is resources, share them.
#Person2#: It sounds easy when you say it like that. In reality, it's harder to make peace between countries.
#Person1#: Yes. It is. One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support. Wars are very expensive.
#Person2#: The problem is that many poor people might suffer. | #Person2# thinks the main cause of the war now is poverty. #Person2# argues that war is hard to end, and it's hard for countries to share the resources. #Person1# thinks cutting off the financial support may 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#: Did you feed the puppies today?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: That's good! Just make sure to bathe them later.
#Person2#: No problem. I can do that for you.
#Person1#: Thank you! You know they have to go to the vet on Saturday?
#Person2#: I know. What time do they go?
#Person1#: Their appointment is at eleven o'clock in the morning.
#Person2#: Okay, I won't forget. | #Person2# has fed the puppies and will take them to bathe and the vet. | Summarize the 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'll it be today, sir?
#Person2#: Fill it up. Super Unleaded.
#Person1#: Shall we check your oil and tires?
#Person2#: I just checked the oil myself, but you can check the tires.
#Person1#: ( The attendants fill the tank, clean the windscreen, and add some air to the tires. ) All right, sir, that'll be $ 26. 50.
#Person2#: I'll charge it. Here's my card. | #Person2# lets #Person1# fill the car up and check the tires. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Here we are on the train.
#Person2#: Yes, we are travelling at rush hours. It could be very crowded in the morning and after 6 o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: I hear many people have cars.
#Person2#: Yes, almost all the families have their own cars.
#Person1#: Why don't they drive? Isn't a car more convenient than the subway?
#Person2#: Well, it is hard to find a parking place in the city. Besides, parking is quite expensive in the downtown.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# wonders why people don't drive cars. #Person2# explains the difficulty of finding parking lots, and it's expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bill, where are we going to stay tonight?
#Person2#: What about a motel?
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: It's a hotel but cheaper and offers free parking.
#Person1#: Well, that sounds good, I have never lived in a motel.
#Person2#: Then let's stay in a motel. I am sure you will like it. | Bill suggests living in the motel and explains the motel. | Summarize the 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? Can you do me a favor, please?
#Person2#: It's my pleasure, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm from England and I'm trying to make a travel plan for today.
#Person2#: What brings you here?
#Person1#: I'm a flight attendant and I'm here on vacation.
#Person2#: Where are you staying?
#Person1#: I live in the Holiday Inn Lido Hotel.
#Person2#: Oh, it's not very far. And as far as I know it is a fancy place.
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Do you know where I can get a town map?
#Person2#: We sell them, right here.
#Person1#: Great, do you have any for foreigners? I mean English version? | #Person1# is making a travel plan. #Person2# asks #Person1#'s accommodation and tells #Person1# #Person2# sells town maps. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank you so much for interviewing me this evening.
#Person2#: Happy to meet with you. Now, do you prefer group projects?
#Person1#: I like to work alone on some things and then bring those things to the group.
#Person2#: Do you value a steady job more or one that offers a chance to move ahead?
#Person1#: I want to grow in my job and move ahead.
#Person2#: Could you work for us in another state, if need be?
#Person1#: I need to stay in the area because of my family.
#Person2#: How much do you need to make per year?
#Person1#: 75, 000 per year.
#Person2#: Yikes! Thanks for your interest in this job. We'll be getting back to you. | #Person2# is interviewing #Person1#. #Person1# prefers to work alone and stay in the area. #Person1# needs to make 75, 000 per year. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to see you again! What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: I've come in to give you the documents under the L / C we opened, the new one. This lot are from Singapore, a new customer.
#Person1#: Have you had a chance to go through them yet?
#Person2#: Yes, with a fine toothed comb, as usual. Everything seems fine, except for one thing. The description of the items we are purchasing is a little different from what we expected.
#Person1#: Is it a big difference?
#Person2#: Not really, perhaps just a translation problem, that's all. Anyway, we've agreed to accept it. | #Person2# gives #Person1# the documents and says the description of the items is different from expectation due to translation. | Summarize the 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, Madam, I'm new here, could you tell me where is boarding gate?
#Person2#: What's your flight number?
#Person1#: Wait a second, please. Oh, it's CA193.
#Person2#: Are you a transfer passenger, sir?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Then the north line is the right track for you to take.
#Person1#: It's so nice of you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where the boarding gate for transfer passenger is. | Summarize the 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 IBA. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I'd like to pay some money in using my card, please.
#Person1#: No problem. Could you let me have your card and the money to be deposited?
#Person2#: Here it is. I usually use the machine, but there seems to be such a long queue at the moment.
#Person1#: Yes, it's the same every day during the lunchtime rush. We will be putting in a new ATM in the near future, though. That should help to ease the queues.
#Person2#: I'll look forward to that, I can't stand queuing.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. How much would you like to deposit with us today?
#Person2#: 1, 000 RIB, it should all be there.
#Person1#: That's correct, 1, 000 RIB. I'll need your personal code to deposit this. Could you enter it on this key pad, please?
#Person2#: OK, done. When will it show in my account? Not for withdrawal, I mean just registered.
#Person1#: It will show in your account straight away. Here's your card back and could you please sign the slip here?
#Person2#: That's fine. OK. Thanks. | #Person2# can't stand queuing, so #Person2# asks #Person1# to help deposit 1, 000 RIB. #Person2# asks #Person2# to enter the passcode and says the money will be shown in #Person1#'s account right away. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: A famous Russian ballet is coming to town next weekend. But I can't find a ticket anywhere.
#Person2#: Don't be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she can't go since she has got some sort of conflict in her schedule. | #Person1# can't find the ticket, but #Person2#'s sister has one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to make an inquiry about leaving my car with you. You see, I am going abroad and I don't want to take the car. But I will need it when I get back.
#Person1#: I see, sir. Well, we can offer you full parking service for as long as you wish.
#Person2#: Good. I am going to Washington for two weeks.
#Person1#: Right. So how long do you want to leave the car with us?
#Person2#: Well. I'm flying to Washington on the 5th and coming back on the 19th. That's fourteen days, isn't it?
#Person1#: That means fifteen days' parking service. We have a minimum fee of ten pounds for three days, but for 15 days, it'll only cost you 25.
#Person2#: It says 22 here.
#Person1#: No, sir. That's for 14 days.
#Person2#: Um, 25 for 15 days.
#Person1#: Now, come this way, sir. We'll complete the form. Can I have your name?
#Person2#: Francis, Donald Francis.
#Person1#: And the make of the car, sir?
#Person2#: Just Ford.
#Person1#: Ford. And the color?
#Person2#: Green.
#Person1#: Your departure day is May 5th, I think you said.
#Person2#: Yes, the 5th. That's a Friday.
#Person1#: Friday 5th of May. Now, what time is your flight, sir?
#Person2#: 11:50. But I have to check in about half an hour beforehand.
#Person1#: Well, we'd like customers to check their cars in here at least ten minutes before check-in time.
#Person2#: So. I ought to be here about 11:10.
#Person1#: Well, it's safer before that. We do get very busy. | #Person2# asks #Person1# about their parking service. #Person1# explains the fifteen days' parking service, and it costs 25. #Person2# then gives #Person1# his name, car type, and color. #Person1# reminds him to check the car in at least ten minutes beforehand. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I heard you took Jenny to a dentist yesterday. What was wrong with her?
#Person2#: She needs fillings because there was something wrong with her teeth. I really shouldn't have given her so much candy.
#Person1#: How often did you give her candy?
#Person2#: I gave her candy on a daily basis.
#Person1#: You make a huge mistake. Giving children candy harms them in various ways. I read an article the other day. It says kids who often eat canny may suffer from obesity, and poor nutrition besides bad teeth.
#Person2#: So do you give Jim any candy?
#Person1#: Yes. But I only give him one on a weekly basis.
#Person2#: It seems you have known the harm of eating too much candy before you read that article.
#Person1#: Yes,my grandma had had bad teeth due to eating too much candy. So she never let me eat too much candy.
#Person2#: I'll give Jenny less candy,too. Oh,my husband will come back from work soon. I must go back and prepare dinner now,
#Person1#: OK. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye bye. | #Person2# took Jenny to a dentist because she had teeth problems and was given too many candies. #Person1# says #Person1# gives Jim one candy on a weekly basis. #Person2# will give Jenny less 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#: How can I help you, Ms. Johnson?
#Person2#: Mmm... First, I'd like to order thirty coats, order number P25J5.
#Person1#: OK, order number P25J5, coats, thirty.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: Forty-five dollars each.
#Person2#: OK. And gloves, order number P28D5. How much are they?
#Person1#: Five dollars a pair. How many do you need?
#Person2#: Fifty.
#Person1#: Gloves, fifty pairs, five dollars a pair, P28D5. OK.
#Person2#: And shoes. Mmm... Twenty-five pairs of order number P26T5.
#Person1#: Shoes, order number P26T5, twenty-five pairs at eighteen dollars a pair. Is that OK?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. | Ms. Johnson orders thirty coats, fifty pairs of gloves, and twenty-five pairs of shoes. #Person1# tells him the prices. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey! You've got a new television.
#Person2#: Yeah! It was sent here yesterday. What do you think of it?
#Person1#: It's huge. It almost takes up the entire side of the room.
#Person2#: I know. But you don't think it's too big, do you?
#Person1#: I didn't say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV, by the way?
#Person2#: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn't work well. I thought you can afford it, why not get a new one?
#Person1#: It must have been expensive.
#Person2#: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50 percent off 2,400 dollars.
#Person1#: What? You spent 1,200 dollars on a TV? Did you think you watch TV that often?
#Person2#: Well, I don't. Do you think I should return it? If I do it within a week, I can get my money back.
#Person1#: Honestly, I think you should. That's too much money for a television.
#Person2#: I think you are right. | #Person2# got a new television yesterday because the old one stopped working. It costs #Person2# 1200 dollars, and #Person1# thinks #Person2# should return it because it's too expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When I got home last night I found a letter from the school I used to study in. The students there want me to go back and talk to them.
#Person2#: Oh, really? And are you going?
#Person1#: I don't know. I used to hate school, so I don't feel like going back.
#Person2#: But it's different now.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. But it's still a difficult situation. You see, when I was at school I used to be bad at studies and none of the teachers liked me.
#Person2#: Well; I think you should go. When I was younger, I used to dream about meeting a famous pop star. You can't let them down.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right. OK, I'll go. | The school #Person1# used to study in invites #Person1# to hold a talk. #Person1# doesn't feel like going back, but #Person2# suggests #Person1# go. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you been to exhibitions in your spare time?
#Person2#: Yes, a lot of times. I like exhibitions-exhibitions about famous people: dancers, actors, you know?
#Person1#: Mm, and what about a folk concert? Have you ever been to one of them?
#Person2#: No. I don't like folk music very much.
#Person1#: What about the opera?
#Person2#: No, never. I don't really like the opera. It is a bit too heavy for me.
#Person1#: A pop concert?
#Person2#: Yes. I saw Madonna once. She was fantastic-she is a really great dancer.
#Person1#: And have you ever been to the theater?
#Person2#: Yes I have. | #Person2# has been to exhibitions, the concert of Madonna and the theater, but doesn't like folk music and opera. | Summarize the 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 tell me how to reach the bank please?
#Person2#: Which bank? There are two, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
#Person1#: I have an AIB pass card and I want to withdraw money from the bank.
#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes Stores.
#Person1#: How do I get there. I have no knowledge of this area.
#Person2#: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping centre on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping centre. Keep going straight for about 100m and the bank is to your left.
#Person1#: It sounds very complicated. How far is it from here?
#Person2#: It's not so complicated. It's about five minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.
#Person1#: Oh, I would really appreciate that . By the way will I be going North or South ?
#Person2#: You will be going northwards. You are now in the the Western part of the city and the Allied Irish Bank is situated in the North East. Here's a rough sketch of the area. | #Person1# wants to withdraw money from the Bank. #Person2# tells #Person1# to go to the Allied Irish Bank and describes the way to the bank in detail. #Person1# will be going northward, and #Person2# gives #Person1# a rough sketch of the area. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Going to the cafeteria?
#Person2#: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the Chinese cabbage and white gorse for three days. Haven't you noticed that?
#Person1#: That's fine with me. I don't hate vegetables and I don't eat much during lunch.
#Person2#: Well, then the cafeteria suits you best. But anyway, if you like to have a lunch outside the company, feel free to join me anytime. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the cafeteria, but #Person2# has ordered #Person2#'s favorite food in the 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#: Hello? Is that Mark?
#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.
#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?
#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on the weekend, so we could grab some beer, ice and our fishing rods , and head out to the river.
#Person1#: That sounds good. I've missed you my friend.
#Person2#: Same here. | #Person1# calls Mark to invite him to go fishing, and Mark 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#: Hello, Benson Software, you're through to customer service.
#Person2#: Hello, this is Mike Williams from Smiths retailers. I'm phoning about the CD players you sent last week. Emm, I'm afraid you don't seem to have sent us enough.
#Person1#: Oh, dear, I'm sorry about that. How many did you receive?
#Person2#: Well, we received 50, but I'm pretty sure we ordered 150.
#Person1#: Just a moment, I'll check your order. Well, according to our records, you seem to have ordered 50.
#Person2#: Really? Oh, perhaps there's been a mistake. I feel certain we have ordered 150.
#Person1#: Sorry about the misunderstanding. We'll get the extra 100 to you as soon as possible. | Mike Williams calls #Person1# to explain he received 50 CDs but have ordered 150. #Person1# checks the order and will send the extra 100 to him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you, Ma'am?
#Person2#: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises.
#Person1#: What kinds of noises?
#Person2#: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down.
#Person1#: Whoa. It sounds like you need new brakes. You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.
#Person2#: Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.
#Person1#: Unfortunately, we need to order the parts and we can't get started until they arrive. If I order them now, they'll be here this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.
#Person2#: I see. Well, why don't I just bring my car back in the morning? There is a show I really want to see downtown tonight.
#Person1#: I don't think that's a good idea. You're risking your life by driving this car. If I were you I'd check the bus schedule. | #Person2#'s car has been making strange noises. #Person1# advises her to change a new brake and asks her to leave the car here. However, #Person2# wants to drive downtown, but #Person1# suggests not. | Summarize the 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 this house will meet all of your needs, Mr. Jones.
#Person2#: Well, I don't particularly like the neighborhood.
#Person1#: I understand your concern, Mr. Jones, but let's take a look inside.
#Person2#: OK, but I'm really concerned about the neighborhood.
#Person1#: That's OK, Mr. Jones. We're not married to this home.
#Person2#: I guess we can look inside since we're here.
#Person1#: Great. Let's go inside. It's a beautiful home. This is the living area, it's quite spacious.
#Person2#: Uh-huh, I see.
#Person1#: And this is the master bedroom.
#Person2#: It's a beautiful home, but I'm afraid it just doesn't feel right.
#Person1#: What's wrong, Mr. Jones?
#Person2#: It's the lighting, and it just doesn't feel right, sorry.
#Person1#: All right, Mr. Jones. This may not be the right house for you.
#Person2#: That's what I've been trying to tell you.
#Person1#: That's OK, I've got more homes to show you.
#Person2#: That's good to hear. | Mr. Jones's concerned about the neighborhood but agrees to take a look inside the house. Mr. Jones thinks it's a beautiful home but doesn't feel 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#: Excuse me, madame. Could I have a few minutes of your time, please?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'm Daniel Robinson and I represent Kruzel Automaten's limited. You see, our company has produced a robot. It seems that you live alone. You might be interested in it.
#Person2#: Can she help with my housework?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: What if I want the floor cleaned? Can she do it?
#Person1#: Certaintly, she can finish cleaning the floor within 10 minutes. She's a real wonder.
#Person2#: What about the power connection? Does she operate on batteries?
#Person1#: No, just put it under the sun once a week.
#Person2#: It really looks nice. What's the cost of this robot?
#Person1#: Only $10,000.
#Person2#: Wow! That costs an arm and a leg. I don't think I can afford it. | Daniel Robinson recommends the robot produced by his company and introduces its functions. #Person2# thinks it's nice but cannot afford it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions if I may.
#Person2#: Well, I'm waiting to catch my flight. So I guess I can answer a few questions.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. First of all how often do you travel?
#Person2#: I travel twice a month.
#Person1#: Where are you flying to on this trip?
#Person2#: I'm flying to Austin Texas.
#Person1#: And where did you fly on your last trip?
#Person2#: I flew to Portland Oregon. I've already been there 3 times.
#Person1#: Really? Do you enjoy traveling for business?
#Person2#: Yes, although I prefer staying in the office.
#Person1#: What do you like most about traveling?
#Person2#: I like visiting new cities and trying out new food.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for your time today.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# a few questions about traveling, including the frequency, the destination of this trip and last trip, and the favorite thing about traveling. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Doctor, is it easy to face death?
#Person2#: Well it seems it's not so easy for me to tell you about death.
#Person1#: Tell me the facts please. I'm not afraid.
#Person2#: OK. I guess you're on the way to see death.
#Person1#: I believe you're right. But I want to have a long life. Help me please.
#Person2#: OK listen. It looks as if you have too much money.
#Person1#: Oh?
#Person2#: It seems that the more money you have, the worse your health is. You must have worried too much about the safety of your money.
#Person1#: Yes, that's quite true.
#Person2#: Why not give some money to poor people?
#Person1#: No way, money is my life. | #Person2# desires for longevity. #Person1# advises #Person1# to donate money because #Person1#'s worried too much about the safety of money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, I know you love gardening and you started your gardening business a few years ago. I just wonder how a hobby became a business.
#Person2#: Well, I read an article about a woman who'd lost her job, she used her savings to start her own business. That made me think. My friends often told me I was a good gardener and I thought, why not?
#Person1#: How did you get started?
#Person2#: Oh, doing small jobs for friends and relatives and I soon found myself getting plenty of work. But there was a lot of rain during that first year, so some jobs took longer than planned. But I got nice comments from people when the jobs were finished.
#Person1#: And how are you getting on now?
#Person2#: Very well, I get most of my new customers from people who have recommended me, and I haven't needed to look for work by knocking on doors. I do advertise, but that's just a few notices in shop windows. | Mary was inspired by an article and started the gardening business by doing small jobs. She's getting on well now and gets new customers from people who have recommended her. | Summarize the 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 book a flight online. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price.
#Person1#: Oh, that quality is very useful. But this is for my aunt and uncle, and their dates are fixed. They're coming out here for my sisters wedding. But they have to fly out the day before and leave the day after.
#Person2#: I see. Where are they coming from?
#Person1#: New York City. Oh, it's not a very long flight. Do you think they care more about prize or convenience?
#Person2#: They definitely want a non-stop flight. They had a bad experience changing planes in Philadelphia once. So they only fly non-stop now.
#Person1#: Got it. So 2 adults, flying nonstop from New York to Chicago, leaving May twenty eighth and returning May thirtieth. | #Person2# recommends the flight website which can compare prices of different airlines. #Person1# wants a non-stop flight from New York with a fixed date for #Person1#'s aunt and uncle. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's up? Are you still studying?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'll be added all night.
#Person1#: When's the big test?
#Person2#: Not for 3 days but I have too many things to remember before then.
#Person1#: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?
#Person2#: I can't. Not only do I need to get good grades but I also have to actually learn this stuff. Next year I'm applying to a nursing program and they give special financial help to students who speak 2 languages.
#Person1#: Come on, you'll do fine. You always do fine.
#Person2#: Only when I study hard.
#Person1#: OK, but can't you take a little break? Hey, you should come get some fish with me. You know fish is actually very good for your brain. | #Person2# studies Spanish all night preparing for the test because #Person2# needs good grades to apply for the special financial help from a nursing program. | Summarize the 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 looking for?
#Person2#: I need something for work.
#Person1#: Look. You've got plenty of jeans and casual clothes. You need to dress formally for work. What about the blue dress?
#Person2#: It's pretty, but look at the price.
#Person1#: Then, how about the brown one? It's much cheaper.
#Person2#: I don't like brown. I prefer bright colors like the light green over there. Besides, it's 30% off, only $60.
#Person1#: I like it. Do they have your size?
#Person2#: Hmm...size 6. | #Person2# needs something for work. #Person1# recommends the blue and brown dress, but #Person2# prefers bright colors. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My lease ends next month, so I have to find a new place.
#Person2#: I feel sorry for you. It's a jungle out there.
#Person1#: Do you know any places?
#Person2#: Well. I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet.
#Person2#: How much do are you looking to spend?
#Person1#: I can only afford about 1, 000 yuan a month.
#Person2#: Looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route.
#Person2#: Anything you need to have in the place?
#Person1#: I want a bedroom with full bath, and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side.
#Person2#: You can also check out university bulletin boards.
#Person1#: Why? Will those be students who are leaving?
#Person2#: Not really, but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'll be sure to take a look.
#Person2#: Good luck. | #Person1# has to find a new place to live with 1,000 yuan a month. #Person2# suggests #Person1# check out university bulletin boards. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, how is your interview?
#Person2#: I was nervous at that time. What about you?
#Person1#: Just fine. I tried to answer every question raised by HR carefully. I found some answering skills are useful. These questions are different from exams.
#Person2#: We can have a rest now after this tough interview.
#Person1#: Don't be rush. It is suggested to write a letter for the Personnel Department of Future Clothes Company.
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. And I think this can leave deep impression to HR. How can we write a suitable letter?
#Person1#: Just to show your gratitude to the chance and tell them your impression on the company. And you can mention some details in your own interview to remind them of you.
#Person2#: I am getting to know your meaning. | David was nervous at the interview, while #Person1# feels just fine. They decide to write a letter to the company to leave deep impression to HR. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to cash this check.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Can you show you identity?
#Person2#: What about the driving license?
#Person1#: Don't you have any other identification?
#Person2#: I am sorry. I only have my driving license with me.
#Person1#: Ok. Would you please sign your name on the back of the check?
#Person2#: Thank you. Here you are.
#Person1#: How do you want your money?
#Person2#: Would you give me some in twenties and tens?
#Person1#: All right. Please wait for a moment. | #Person1# helps #Person2# cash the check. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s driving license and signs the name. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look, Mary! There are so many people over there!
#Person2#: Oh, I remember, there is a job fair in the personnel market.
#Person1#: I have never been to the personnel market.
#Person2#: Really? I have been there several times.
#Person1#: Are there many employers?
#Person2#: Yes. The personnel market is a place specially for job-hunters and employers.
#Person1#: So there will be many large companies in the personnel market, right?
#Person2#: Yes, there are many famous corporations.
#Person1#: When will there be a job fair?
#Person2#: Every Saturday and Sunday
#Person1#: Do I need to pay to go into the personnel market?
#Person2#: No, it's free.
#Person1#: How about going there to have a look now?
#Person2#: OK, let's go. | Mary tells #Person1# there is a free job fair in the personnel market with many famous corporations. They will have a look. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you heard of Paul?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: He's got a promotion.
#Person2#: You're kidding.
#Person1#: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.
#Person1#: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul.
#Person2#: Well. Good for him. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Paul's been promoted, which surprises #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#: I'm so excited, mother. Oh, a new baby!
#Person2#: My first grandchild.
#Person1#: And my first nephew. He looks a lot like you, mum. He does.
#Person2#: Do you think so? Well, I guess. He does look a lot like me. Oh, he's got Richard's eyes though.
#Person1#: Yes, he does have Richard's eyes. The baby even looks like you than Richard does.
#Person2#: Well, children usually resemble their parents.
#Person1#: It's true. Michelle is a lot like Henry in so many ways. And she is shy with new people just like he is.
#Person2#: You often like comparing children with their parents.
#Person1#: You're right. | #Person1# thinks the baby looks like #Person2#. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that children usually resemble their parents. | Summarize the 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 the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
#Person1#: Ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
#Person2#: This is Nathaniel Brown.
#Person1#: And what is your call regarding?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: . . . Sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?
#Person1#: Ok. What's your number?
#Person2#: It's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.
#Person1#: Let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.
#Person2#: No, there's no double six at the end of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.
#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?
#Person2#: Anytime before 6 pm tonight.
#Person1#: Ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Bye!
#Person2#: bye! | Nathaniel wants to speak to Ms. Collins but her line is busy. Nathaniel leaves his phone number to Leah who will have her call back later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?
#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.
#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl
#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that?
#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their hierarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the hierarchy. | #Person1# talks about Ikebana and Tea Ceremony to #Person2#. There are professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So people need to go to school and learn from teachers and their hierarchy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I'Ve heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you'Ve been to?
#Person1#: I think I ' d say norway. It has many picturesque fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.
#Person2#: I'Ve been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the countries #Person2# has been to. #Person1# thinks Norway is the most beautiful country. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should do some winter sports 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#: Hi, Daisy!
#Person2#: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again
#Person1#: I hope you are Settling in at school!
#Person2#: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.
#Person1#: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here.
#Person2#: Didn't I? I'm doing business studies.
#Person1#: Really? That's great. You hope to join a company after graduating?
#Person2#: Maybe. My parents moved to Canada the year when I was born. We are living in Toronto. Suppose I might get a job in Toronto when I graduate. It's too soon to say really.
#Person1#: What about your friend Zoe
#Person2#: She's from Australia. She lives in Sydney. Her father runs a hotel business there and she is doing a degree in accountancy.
#Person1#: Accountancy? Really? She must be very good at figures.
#Person2#: I guess so. What about you, Simon?
#Person1#: I'm studying law.
#Person2#: Great! So I'll know who to call if I ever need a lawyer.
#Person1#: Sure, welcome anytime | Daisy and Simon have settled in at school. Daisy studies business and Simon studies law. Daisy's friend Zoe is studying accountancy. Daisy thinks it's too soon to talk about her future job. | Summarize the 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 going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
#Person2#: You do?
#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I'v going over to WebTracker, too.
#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never wanted to give me what I was worth, so I figured, what the heck.
#Person2#: No kidding! I can't believe this. You devil!
#Person1#: It's kind of cool, isn't it? I'm sort of like a secret agent. | #Person1# is going over to WebTracker with #Person2#, which surprises #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#: Hello. Holiday Inn. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I booked a single room in your hotel for this Friday. But I'm sorry to say that I have to cancel it. My wife is very sick now. I don't think she'll be able to travel by this Friday.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person2#: Thank you. Can I cancel my reservation?
#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Tom Smith.
#Person1#: Okay. I have canceled your reservation, Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope your wife is feeling better soon. | #Person1# helps Tom Smith to cancel his reservation since Tom's wife is very sick. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I had a busy morning.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I watered all the plants.
#Person2#: You have a lot of plants.
#Person1#: Then I did my laundry.
#Person2#: That takes some time.
#Person1#: I took the dog for a walk.
#Person2#: I'll bet he enjoyed his walk.
#Person1#: I vacuumed the entire house.
#Person2#: That's a lot of work.
#Person1#: And then I made lunch.
#Person2#: I'll bet you were hungry! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about his busy 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#: You have to finish your dinner before you leave the table.
#Person2#: But, Mom, I can't eat anymore. I'm stuffed.
#Person1#: What's the matter? It doesn't taste good?
#Person2#: It's not that I don't like your cooking, but I ate some cookies before we had dinner. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can't eat anymore because #Person2# ate some cookies before dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you from America?
#Person2#: No. I am Canadian. Are you Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes. Nice to meet you!
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Let me show you around.
#Person1#: Thanks, I will appreciate it. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: About two years, but it seems as if I got here yesterday. | #Person2# has been here for two years and will show #Person1# around. | Summarize the 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 watch the old-fashioned wrestling game last night?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. And I'm amazed the those karate and judo boys were so helpless before the wrestlers.
#Person1#: You bet. The wrestlers had got sound defences and they simply couldn't make it. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the old-fashioned wrestling game. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to have an international call to Paris. Can you tell how to do it?
#Person1#: Yes. In that case, you should connect the operator and he will connect you with the one you want.
#Person2#: Well, what is the operator's number?
#Person1#: 543210.
#Person2#: Fine. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to connect the operator to make an international call to Paris. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you doing today? How many in your book today?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. There be five of us. The rest will be along shortly.
#Person1#: Smoking or non?
#Person2#: Non-smoking is fine, thank you.
#Person1#: Right, this way, please. Something to drink first?
#Person2#: Just water, please.
#Person1#: Wold you like to see menu first or wait for your friends?
#Person2#: I wait, but please bring me some bread. Maybe I'd like to have some appetizer before they get here. Please give me the menu, and let me have a look.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. If you need anything else, please let me know, and I'll be happy to get it for you right away. | #Person1# helps #Person2# sit in the non-smoking area. #Person2#'d like to have some appetizer before #Person2#'s friends 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#: What did the boss say?
#Person2#: He asked me if I'd like to be a newspaper salesperson?
#Person1#: You are still student so I don't think you should have time for that.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. He said I can do that at spare time. Anyway, it's just a part-time job.
#Person1#: Okay, then. What kind of newspaper he wants you to sell?
#Person2#: It's a weekly newspaper named Olympic English. So I need to be here only on Sunday.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Especially that we are Olympic Volunteers.
#Person2#: That's exactly what I am thinking about, And also it's a good way to get social experiences.
#Person1#: And a good way to get some pocket money.
#Person2#: Let's do it together.
#Person1#: I'll say yes. Wait a minute. I need an IC card.
#Person2#: For what? You have a telephone at home, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, but I don't want my Mom to tap my phone when I call Clive. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss wants #Person2# to be a newspaper salesperson. #Person1# thinks it is interesting. Finally, they decide to do it 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#: I want to ask you for a favor. I want to rent an apartment here in Beijing, but as a foreigner, I don't know the normal practice. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: First, why don't you tell me what you need, such as how big a room, where you want to live, whether you want to live downtown, and what you like to do. Then I can figure out which apartment is most suitable for you.
#Person1#: I am a student and want to live in Haitian, so that I can live close to my school. I like to play soccer and I like a quiet apartment so I can study.
#Person2#: I think that an apartment with two rooms and a kitchen would suit your needs. I can introduce you to a place for rent near your school. The apartment is on the 7th floor, so it is very quiet and suitable for studying.
#Person1#: That sounds great!
#Person2#: You can also go to the school's sports field to play soccer, and if you're lucky you might make some Chinese friends there. It is right near the market and has comfortable facilities.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. That's very kind of you. | #Person1# wants to rent a quiet apartment in Haitian. #Person2# suggests an apartment near #Person2#'s school where #Person2# can play soccer in the school's sports field and make some Chinese friends. | Summarize the 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 would like to cancel one of my accounts.
#Person1#: Is there a problem with your account?
#Person2#: I only need one.
#Person1#: What about all your money in that account?
#Person2#: Could you please transfer that money to my remaining account?
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: I appreciate it.
#Person1#: Would you like to make a withdrawal?
#Person2#: That's all for today.
#Person1#: I'll just cancel your account right now.
#Person2#: I greatly appreciate your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# transfer the money to #Person2#'s and cancel #Person2#'s account. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.
#Person2#: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled.
#Person1#: Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.
#Person2#: Not a great week for the world! Any good news?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile, Mexico's coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras, Guatemala and Panama. That's all the news we have for today, but stay tuned for updates on the six o'clock news. Back to you Bob. | Mike Sanderson tells the audience that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world and reports weather events in Switzerland, the US Midwest, and Mexico. Bob reports that of Latin American. All of them are bad news. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, we didn't ask for this room service maybe someone else ask it, I'm sure.
#Person2#: Oh, is it? Let me check.
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours.
#Person1#: We paid for the room service already in our room.
#Person2#: Do you have any evidences?
#Person1#: No, we got no receipt, and we pay it on the spot! | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the room service but #Person1# says #Person1#'s already paid. | Summarize the 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. Where are you heading today?
#Person2#: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.
#Person1#: Do you have your passport with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?
#Person1#: Fortunately for you, you don't. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
#Person2#: Are there any seat available by the emergency exits?
#Person1#: Let me see here ...Yes, there's one left.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take that one then.
#Person1#: Alright. How many pieces of luggage are you checking in?
#Person2#: I like to travel light so I just have this one.
#Person1#: If that's your only piece of luggage, it is small enough to carry on with you.
#Person2#: That's a fantastic idea. Which gate do I need to go to?
#Person1#: You're here a bit early, so check the departure screens in the waiting area in about half an hour. Here's your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight! | #Person1# helps #Person2# check in and select a seat by the emergency exits. #Person2# has a piece of luggage that is small enough to carry on. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you like your new job?
#Person2#: I like it very much. This is a nice company to work for.
#Person1#: You worked for a large company before, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I prefer a small company.
#Person1#: Is it really different?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's much different. I like a small company because it's more exciting.
#Person1#: You mean a large company is boring to work for?
#Person2#: No, it's not boring. But a large company has too many people and because it is so big that two or three people couldn't possibly make all the important decisions.
#Person1#: You see, small businesses have a common problem: only the two or three people who run it can make decisions, and the employees may not be very happy because they can't make decisions.
#Person2#: But large companies also have a common problem, so many people are making decisions that sometimes it is a waste of time and money.
#Person1#: Well, I guess there are problems everywhere.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I still prefer working for a small company. It's more interesting and I'll keep more opportunities. | Though there are common problems in small and large companies, #Person2# thinks it's more interesting and #Person2#'ll keep more opportunities in a small 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#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see the manager. Here's my card.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Wang. Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. Is it possible for me to see him now?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Li is engaged at the moment. Would you mind waiting?
#Person2#: Well, how long will it be?
#Person1#: About half an hour.
#Person2#: That's too bad. I can't wait that long. I have another appointment at ten.
#Person1#: Can the assistant manager meet you instead?
#Person2#: No, I have discussed the details about the sales of our new equipment with manager on the telephone yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you want to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, I suppose that's the best thing I can do for now. I'll be here on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll make a note of that and ask Mr. Li to confirm. | #Person1# tells Mr. Wang he could not see Mr. Li because he is engaged at the moment. #Person1# helps Mr. Wang make another appointment. | Summarize the 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 meal you prepared is delicious, Mrs. Parks. Please share the recipe with me so that I can make it in the future.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, Donald. I always enjoy cooking for my family, and I am very pleased that you will be my son-in-law soon.
#Person1#: I am going to help Mary cook dinner for our family every night when we are married. I don't want her to have to be in the kitchen too much.
#Person2#: That's wonderful! Her father never helps me cook, but that is probably for the best. He can't even boil water!
#Person1#: I really enjoy cooking - probably more than Mary!
#Person2#: That's probably true, isn't it, Mary? You're more like your father in that way. You are both more comfortable outdoors. I've never had to cut the grass or take out the garbage!
#Person1#: Yes, we are the cooks in this group, Mrs. Parks. But we know who to ask to make reservations for a campground! | Donald asks Mrs. Parks to share the recipe and says he'll help Mary cook dinner when they are married. Mrs. Parks says Mary and her father are more outdoors. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dear audience, this evening we'll talk with a scholar who has been doing research into Mark Twain's works for 12 years. Welcome, Mr. Waton.
#Person2#: Hi, everyone! Good evening!
#Person1#: What would you like to talk about the great writer? Maybe some details that we don't quite know.
#Person2#: OK, Mark Twain, who traveled quite a lot, often because circumstances, usually financial circumstances forced him to. He was born in Florida Missouri in 1835, and moved to Hannibal, Missouri with his family when he was about four years old. Most people think he was born in Hannibal, but that isn't true.
#Person1#: Yes, I didn't know it if you don't tell us this evening.
#Person2#: Well, after his father died when he was about twelve, Twain worked in Hannibal for a while and then left so he could earn more money. He worked for a while as a typesetter on various newspapers, and then got a job as a river pilot on the Mississippi.
#Person1#: Did Twain like that job?
#Person2#: He loved this job, and many of his books show it. The river job didn't last however, because of the outbreak of the Civil War. To avoid joining the army, he went west-California. Twain worked as a gold digger without much luck.
#Person1#: That's interesting!
#Person2#: But he did succeed as a writer, once that happened, Twain traveled around the country giving lectures and earning enough money to go to Europe. Twain didn't travel much the last ten years of his life, and he didn't publish much either. Somehow his travel inspired his writings. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from the wealth and diversity of his own experience. | #Person1# introduces Mr.Waton. Waton tells the audience that Mark Twain traveled a lot forced by financial circumstances. He worked for a while as a typesetter and then got a job as a river pilot. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from his own 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#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Let's go for a walk.
#Person1#: Where to go, then?
#Person2#: Let's go to the new forest. We haven't been there too long.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll pick you up at about ten. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's wonderful. See you then. Bye! | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the new forest 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#: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.
#Person1#: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?
#Person2#: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.
#Person1#: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.
#Person2#: I wouldn't have time for that either.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him. | Michel tells #Person1# he has left the band because he couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. #Person1# invites Michel to join a new band of #Person1#'s friend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?
#Person2#: Hawaii.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?
#Person2#: Yes. We plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and windsurfing. But most of all, we're planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.
#Person1#: Your children must all be excited about it.
#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're counting the days. Are you going to Europe again this summer?
#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt. | #Person2# plans to go to Hawaii to relax and #Person1# is going to Egypt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you heard about the new Iphone?
#Person2#: Yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?
#Person1#: I'd like to. It's not only a cell phone, but a camera, PDA and MP3 player all in one. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is thinking about getting the new iPhone. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.
#Person2#: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you?
#Person1#: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's right. | #Person1# and #Person2# will watch a program about animals and go to grandma's. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 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 sould, 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# finds #Person2# is not well and advises #Person2# not to go to the meeting. #Person1# finds #Person2# has a fever and a red rash because #Person2# is allergic to cats. #Person1# took care of a cat for #Person1#'s friend a few days ago. They decide to see a doctor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please.
#Person1#: What kind of drink would you like with that?
#Person2#: Just coke will be fine.
#Person1#: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the meal boxes.
#Person2#: That sounds good, thanks, I'd like that. Actually I'd like sprite instead of coke, thanks.
#Person1#: That's not a problem, Miss. Will that be it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all.
#Person1#: That will be 25RMB, please
#Person2#: You got it. | #Person2#'d like the double cheese burger meal and sprite instead of coke, although #Person1# recommends a super size meal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have this T-shirt in size L?
#Person2#: Sorry. We're out of size L's.
#Person1#: Too bad. I really like it.
#Person2#: Why don't you try this other T-shirt? I think it would look nice on you.
#Person1#: Do you have it in size L?
#Person2#: Yes, we do.
#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: It's on your right hand side at the end of this hallway.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the T-shirt #Person1# wants is sold out and recommends another T-shirt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?
#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.
#Person1#: Are they sweet?
#Person2#: Very sweet.
#Person1#: How much are they?
#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.
#Person1#: All right, I'll have a dozen of the dollar ones.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: Do you have any tangerines? I'd like to have two kilograms.
#Person2#: Yes, we've just had some wonderful tangerines in from Tailand. Here they are.
#Person1#: How much is it in all?
#Person2#: Thirty dollars. | #Person1# bought a dozen of apples and two kilograms of tangerines from #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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