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#Person1#: Dad, dad.
#Person2#: Uh, what?
#Person1#: The movie is over. You slept through the best part.
#Person2#: Ah, I must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes.
#Person1#: You did. He were out for so long. You should've brought your pillow and blanket. So what did you think about it?
#Person2#: Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with the movie. The story was not believable. You have to admit.
#Person1#: Ah, I thought it was fantastic. I mean, you have to admit that the special effects were awesome. And the acting wasn't bad, either.
#Person2#: What about the airship officer? He was strange. He was always talking to himself.
#Person1#: Well, he was a little unusual, but the airship's doctor was amazing. It was so cool when he brought the captain back to life after landing on Venus.
#Person2#: That was pretty realistic. But then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse.
#Person1#: How do you know? You were sleeping so soundly.
#Person2#: Well, turn off the TV. Let's go to bed or you will be late for tomorrow's classes. | #Person2# sleeps through a movie and gets woken up by #Person1#. #Person2# thinks the movie is unrealistic while #Person1# thinks it was great. #Person1# doubts how #Person2# knows. #Person2# doesn't answer and suggests going to bed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name Sally.
#Person2#: Hi, Sally, a room for 12 people at 7:30 PM. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, we've got two more people coming, though. Is that OK?
#Person2#: No problem. Your room can easily fit as many as 16 people.
#Person1#: Perfect. Thanks. Can I have a look at the menu while I wait for my friends?
#Person2#: Of course. May I ask when your friends will be arriving?
#Person1#: I'm sure most of them will arrive on time. I got here early because I wanted to arrange the food in advance.
#Person2#: I see. Here is the menu.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Sally goes to a restaurant reserved for 12 people. Two more are coming but #Person2# says they will fit. Sally looks at the menu in advance. She is not sure when her friends will arrive. | Summarize the 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, Sir. You're here to see about a Temporary Loan, right? The loans we offer are for purchasing income-generating assets. Is that what you require?
#Person2#: Yes, that's exactly what I need. How about terms for these?
#Person1#: Well, we offer 60 - day or 90 - day loans. The balance of the loan is to be repaid in full by the end of the specified period.
#Person2#: Is there any flexibility on that?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, not.
#Person2#: OK. In my position, I think the best way to go would be for the 90 - day loan. That would give us a little more time to sort out the repayment plan.
#Person1#: Not a problem, Sir. If you'd just fill out these forms, and of course with necessary clearance, we can get you the money right away. | #Person1# offers a temporary loan to #Person2#. #Person1# says the loan has no flexibility, so #Person2# goes for the 90-day loan. | Summarize the 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, could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview?
#Person2#: The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides. Do you know all about them?
#Person1#: Yes, I pretty much understand the company.
#Person2#: Well, after you've done your research, you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal. Have you decided what they are yet?
#Person1#: Yes, I've been observing them.
#Person2#: When you are choosing what to wear, keep all of that in mind. Have you chosen what to wear?
#Person1#: I already have something to wear.
#Person2#: I would always be ready to go shopping with you! Should we talk about other basics?
#Person1#: OK, I am ready to think of other things.
#Person2#: You need to make sure you arrive on time, smile, be pleasant and friendly, look the person in the eye and answer all questions to the best of your ability. You'll do great! | #Person1# receives job interview advice from #Person2#. #Person2# says it's important to know the company and choose what to wear. #Person2# also reminds #Person1# to smile and make eye contact. | Summarize the 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 the most popular sports in your country?
#Person2#: Swimming in summer and skating in winter. What ' s your favorite sport?
#Person1#: Jogging and bowling. Do you know how to practise Bungfu?
#Person2#: No I don't But l do Taijiquan or Shadow boxing. People everywhere in China usually do Taijiquan early in the morning. It can help people keep fit. It has a history of over three hundred years.
#Person1#: Is it easy to learn?
#Person2#: Yes. it is I can teach you if you like.
#Person1#: Thank you. I can teach you how to bowl.
#Person2#: Right. Let's help each other. | #Person1# and #Person2# shares their countries' popular sports. #Person1# will teach #Person2# how to bowl and #Person2# will teach #Person1# Taijiquan. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tim ' s smiles are interesting.
#Person2#: Yes, they are shy and gentle but very powerful.
#Person1#: You are right. They sweep Nancy off her feet. And now she fell head over heels in love with him.
#Person2#: How wonderful it would be if I had such smiles! | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss Tim's powerful smiles. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mike, shall we book two tickets online?
#Person2#: Fine. Shanghai and Beijing are thousands of miles away. How about bullet train? Faster and relatively cheap, I think.
#Person1#: Yeah. How many tickets remain?
#Person2#: Oh, what a shame. Only sleeping cars have tickets. Others are all out of stock. The price of the sleeping car is almost the same as the airplane. You see, the discount plane tickets are no more than 500 yuan. A good deal, isn't it?
#Person1#: Brilliant idea! That will make our journey rewarding and much safer. | #Person1# and #Person2# find out there are no non-sleeping bullet train tickets from Shanghai to Beijing left. They will book plane tickets instead. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Should I tell EDD that I have found a job?
#Person2#: Is this a temporary job or something more permanent?
#Person1#: What difference does it make?
#Person2#: When you get your next Continued Claim Form, you should just write down where you worked and note that you no longer need unemployment.
#Person1#: If I take a short job and then get laid off, will I be starting over trying to get unemployment?
#Person2#: Just because you work for a week doesn't mean that you will be losing your benefits. | #Person1# found a job. #Person2# says one will have the benefits even one just works for a week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my brakes are not working well.
#Person1#: What's wrong with them?
#Person2#: I hear a noise and feel vibrations when step on the brake.
#Person1#: The front brake?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: What kind of car is it?
#Person2#: Toyota Corolla 2002.
#Person1#: Write down your name and address, give me the key, and I will check it out.
#Person2#: Do you charge for checking it out?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: How long is it going to take?
#Person1#: About half an hour.
#Person2#: I'll wait. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to fix breaks. #Person1# says it will take about half an hour. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Finally we're on board!
#Person2#: Yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: Are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: Let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle.
#Person1#: Ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out.
#Person1#: Thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?
#Person2#: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.
#Person1#: Good idea.
#Person2#: Don't forget to keep the seat belt on.
#Person1#: Ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip.
#Person2#: Yes!
#Person1#: And no hijackers.
#Person2#: Oh, you have too wild of an imagination. | #Person1# and #Person2# board a plane. They trade seats because #Person1# prefers the window seat and #Person2# prefers the aisle seat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, how do you say this word?
#Person2#: Sword, say it'sword'.
#Person1#: What does this word mean?
#Person2#: Look it up in the dictionary.
#Person1#: Dad, can you just tell me what it means? I'm too lazy.
#Person2#: No, honey, go and read it. You'll learn. | Dad teaches #Person1# the word 'Sword', and asks #Person1# to look up the meaning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also MI certified. I'm looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company.
#Person1#: What experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
#Person2#: I have worked on a variety of projects and jobs in the high tech industry. I wanted to have the experience of working for a dotcom and have learned something about being in on the ground floor of a business.
#Person1#: What attracted you to this job?
#Person2#: I've been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours. I am interested in working for a company that provides products and services to the K - 12 education market. My background is in this field, and my strength is in building relationships and solving problems. I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e-commerce.
#Person1#: What qualities do you think are important to this position?
#Person2#: To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. My past record shows that I have those qualities and more. Because of my business acumen and technical know-how, the teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results, including booking more than $ 50 million in online revenue.
#Person1#: When have you been most motivated?
#Person2#: When I have a specific project to complete, I like to know the specifics of a project from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have great attention to detail and like to take my time and do it right the first time.
#Person1#: Why did you leave your last position?
#Person2#: I've set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately I'm at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I can't advance. My goal is to continue to take on new responsibilities and be a key contributor to the success of an online venture.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Who are your financial backers? Who are the key competitors? Does the company have a plan for the IPO? What would you say is the best thing about your product or service? | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# says #Person2# has eight years of experience working in the IT industry and has worked on many projects and jobs. #Person2# is attracted to #Person1#'s company because it provides products and services to the K-12 education market. #Person2# thinks the position needs people who are knowledgeable and results-oriented. #Person2# left the last position because #Person2# wants to explore new advancements and #Person2# will discuss the salary after knowing the 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#: What part did you get in the play this time?
#Person2#: I got a character part, some old lady who shows up in a few scenes.
#Person1#: I wish I had a character part. Those are my favorite.
#Person2#: Are you kidding? You got the leading role.
#Person1#: I know, but I've done that so Ay times. It's getting old. The leading guy is always the same macho A.
#Person2#: I would trade you if I could but I don't think I'd be a very convincing macho A.
#Person1#: Next time. You are going to love your part. I've seen the script.
#Person2#: I do a good old lady. I wouldn't mind being the damsel in distress once in a while. | #Person2# had a character part and is surprised that #Person1# does not like the leading role. They will trade their roles next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK. Steven, you're looking at a picture. Please describe what you see!
#Person2#: Uh, I can see a red double decker bus. It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London. In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names, Chelsea, Sloan Square, Victoria, Herring Cross. These are all areas in London. Um, so obviously the bus is in London.
#Person1#: OK. Have you ever been on a double decker bus?
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, yeah. many times. Many times. When I was younger, you used to get double-decker all over England but now you only tend to see them in the big cities.
#Person1#: Oh, really. Mm! How much is the fare?
#Person2#: Well, it depends on the journey. It's. . I guess it's not too expensive, but the minimum price you would pay is, for a short journey, is about a pound.
#Person1#: Mm, yeah, who can you see on the bus? Can you pick out anyone on the bus who looks interesting?
#Person2#: Hmm, yeah, well this girl here at the back, that's leaning on the door, um, she looks really bored, actually. Maybe she is going to work or something and she doesn't want to go!
#Person1#: Is that how you feel on the bus?
#Person2#: Uh, well, no, not really, because I haven't worked in England for a long time, so I haven't taken a bus for a long time.
#Person1#: So, so you're British, do you missing them?
#Person2#: Um, yes, sometimes. Sometimes. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can see a red double-decker bus and a girl at the back in the picture. #Person2# says these buses are common in London and the minimum fee is one pound. #Person2# sometimes misses the bus. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection.
#Person2#: There's so much I want to do. I'Ve just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download.
#Person1#: I can give you the name of a few useful website to visit.
#Person2#: Thanks. That would be very helpful. I'Ve discovered that it can take a long time to find exactly what you want. There's too much information on the net.
#Person1#: When you sent your emails, did you attach any files to them?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. There's an anti-virus program with my email account that scans all attachments, so I'm sure I haven't sent anything nasty to anyone.
#Person1#: When you use the internet, be careful not to give out your email address very often. If you do, you might get a lot of spam-unwanted email from companies trying to sell you things.
#Person2#: That's good advice. I should also be careful about giving out confidential information about myself, such as my password and credit car number.
#Person1#: That's right. Another thing to remember when you are surfing is that you can add a web page to your list of favourites. Your computer will remember the page and you can return there quickly next time you want to visit.
#Person2#: How do I do that?
#Person1#: Take this web page for example. Press the keys ' control ' and ' d ' together. Click on ' favourites ' at the top of the screen. There you are. It has been added to you favourites list. If you click it, you will automatically go to that web page again.
#Person2#: That's useful to know. Thanks. I'll just log off and shout down my computer and we can go for a coffee. | #Person1#'s exploring the new computer and internet connection. #Person2# recommends some useful websites and reminds #Person1# not to give #Person1#'s email address too often to avoid spam-unwanted emails. #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to add web pages into #Person1#'s list of favorites. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: . . . The rings please. May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end.
#Person2#: With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.
#Person1#: Honey, that's my pinkie. The ring goes on the ring finger!
#Person2#: This one?
#Person1#: That's my index finger!
#Person2#: Oh, right. This one, right?
#Person1#: Umm. . . that's the thumb, Nick.
#Person2#: Okay, Okay, I got it! This is the ring finger!
#Person1#: That's my middle finger, Nick. This is my ring finger! | Nick and his fiance are getting married. Nick has trouble finding her ring finger. | Summarize the 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 Jack. Are you excited about starting work?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it.
#Person1#: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?
#Person2#: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?
#Person1#: For me, I think starting school was more exciting.
#Person2#: Does that mean work isn't that great?
#Person1#: It's different for everyone, but because I knew school was going to be so much fun, I really got excited about it.
#Person2#: But work is a huge portion of our lives. I'm looking forward to making it fun.
#Person1#: That's a great attitude to have. I don't think you'll have any problems in the workforce.
#Person2#: I hope you're right. | Jack is excited about starting work. #Person1# thinks starting school was more exciting than starting work but says it's different for everyone. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ok. . . I'll talk to you later. Bye
#Person2#: Carrie, are you ok? You seem a bit down.
#Person1#: I just got off the phone with my boyfriend. He is always getting upset and losing his temper over nothing. It's so hard to talk to him at times.
#Person2#: Maybe it's just that he is stressed out from work or something. He does have a pretty nerve wracking job you know.
#Person1#: Yeah but, he is always in a really foul mood. I try to find out what's bothering him or get him to talk about his day but, he always shuts down and brushes me off.
#Person2#: Men are like that you know. They can feel nervous, anxious or on edge and the only way they can express it is by trying to hide it through aggressiveness.
#Person1#: I guess you are right. What do you think I should do? He wasn't always this grouchy you know. . .
#Person2#: Talk to him, try to cheer him up when he is down and if that doesn't work, I say get rid of him and get a new one!
#Person1#: You are something else you know that? | Carrie just got off her phone with her boyfriend and complains about her boyfriend's bad temper to #Person2#. #Person2# suggests cheering Carrie's boyfriend up or getting a new 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#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?
#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing.
#Person1#: what?
#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . .
#Person1#: what is it?
#Person2#: some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.
#Person1#: that makes you feel uncomfortable?
#Person2#: yeah. we never do that in a public office.
#Person1#: perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.
#Person2#: i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.
#Person1#: well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others'newspaper while taking a metro or a bus.
#Person2#: just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?
#Person1#: yeah.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm shocked. | #Person2# doesn't know what privacy means in China where people share personal stories and look at #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person1# thinks it's normal. | Summarize the 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# compliments on Alex's presentation. #Person2# is glad Alex took the advice and has improved a lot. | Summarize the 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, Jone, how are you?
#Person2#: Terrible.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: Someone robbed my apartment last week. The robber took $ 550.
#Person1#: Oh, no! Did you call the police?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: My English isn't very good. I didn't know what to say to them.
#Person1#: I'm going to give you some advice, Jone. If this happens again, you should call the police immediately. You should try to remember everything. You should explain everything to the police. | Jone feels terrible because he got robbed and did not call the police due to language barriers. #Person1# insists he should. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Melanie, can you help me with something? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and, I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English.
#Person2#: Sure Tracy, let me just get my laptop.
#Person1#: Okay, so. . . To Whom It May Concern, I am writing.
#Person2#: Um, Tracy? I think that's a little too formal. I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them, so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening. . .
#Person1#: Okay, more relaxed. Got it. Hey, Sally, what's up? It's Tracy here, just.
#Person2#: Okay Tracy, now it's too relaxed! You've still got to show some respect. How about starting with ' Dear Ms. Cooper, I'm writing to confirm. . . ?
#Person1#: Great, okay. ' Dear Miss Cooper, I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine '.
#Person2#: That's great. . .
#Person1#: ' The final costing, including advert design and production, comes to forty-five thousand six hundred RIB. We want payment ten working days before publication or we will cancel the ad. Thanks for. . . '
#Person2#: Woo, okay, back up a second, Tracy. That's too direct. Can I suggest you say, please note that final payment is due two working weeks before publication? You don't want to offend her.
#Person1#: Oops, okay. You are right. Then I can just end with ' All the best, Tracy '.
#Person2#: Mmmm, maybe, but I'd play it safe and just finish with ' Yours Sincerely '. That's more professional.
#Person1#: Oh, Melanie, you are a life saver, thank you! | Melanie gives Tracy advice on Tracy's letter. Melanie thinks the start is too formal and some parts are too direct. Tracy takes the suggestions. | Summarize the 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. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, tomorrow is my friend's birthday. Could I arrange a birthday party for him through you?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: I want to order a large birthday cake, several kinds of cold dishes, pastries and fruits.
#Person1#: Any drinks?
#Person2#: I've got whiskey and brandy but I need some beer and soda. That's all. | #Person2# arranges a birthday party for her boyfriend through #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Get on, PLS. Where do you wanna go?
#Person1#: Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?
#Person2#: All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way.
#Person1#: How exactly do you figure out the car fare?
#Person2#: According to the kilometer rate, the first five kilometers are 4 dollars and every kilometer extra costs 50 cents.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: Here we are, Miss.
#Person1#: Thank you. How much do I owe you?
#Person2#: You owe me 19 dollars.
#Person1#: That's 20 dollars. Keep the change!
#Person2#: Thank you! | #Person1# takes the taxi in a hurry. #Person1# pays and tells #Person2# to keep the change. | Summarize the 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, Betty. what's up?
#Person2#: nothing special. how about you? Are you used to the life here in the States?
#Person1#: everything has been fine for the past several months.
#Person2#: great!
#Person1#: well, I wish someone could talk to me about Western table manners
#Person2#: sounds interesting. Where did you get the idea?
#Person1#: as you know, table manners in China are quite different from those of Westerners.
#Person2#: absolutely. that's because both of us have distinctive cultural features.
#Person1#: for example, in China, it's okay to talk while eating. However, you may regard it as rude.
#Person2#: yes. this must be a huge difference.
#Person1#: can you think of anything else?
#Person2#: sure. We tend to think that the slower on eats, the more polite one seems.
#Person1#: I didn't know that before.
#Person2#: and we never sip or slurp the soup loudly. we quietly like little mouthfuls.
#Person1#: i got it. i'll bear it in mind.
#Person2#: don't worry. i'm sure our etiquette will become a natural part of your behavior as time goes by.
#Person1#: I hope so. | #Person1# tells Betty the table manners in China and America are quite different. Talking while eating is common in China but is rude in America. #Person2# adds that slow eaters and little mouthfuls are considered polite in America. | Summarize the 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 looking for a budget hotel in Orlando. Have you ever stayed at the Comfort Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes. . . I wouldn't recommend it.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Granted, it's cheap, but the place is filthy, the beds are uncomfortable, there's no A / C, the breakfast is pretty skimpy. . . and the staff couldn't care less about the guests.
#Person1#: Oh. I guess you get what you pay for. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: Just one night, when my flight was canceled due to bad weather. It's bearable if you just need a place to crash, but you definitely don't want to book a vacation there. Unless you enjoy sharing your room with cockroaches.
#Person1#: Hmm, I'll pass. Hopefully I can find a decent place that won't cost a fortune. | #Person2# does not recommend Comfort Hotel because it's filthy. #Person1# will pass on the place. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Calvin, how much money did you spend last weekend?
#Person2#: Lily, I'm not sure. Let me check, I think I spent $ 50.
#Person1#: Why don't you help me save money? You are always spending money.
#Person2#: I know that I should learn how to save more, but I hope that we can spend a little on ourselves sometimes.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I guess I'm too extreme when it comes putting money in the bank.
#Person2#: That's okay. I'm sorry, too. It's a good idea to prepare for the future possibilities. | Lily is sorry for being strict with Calvin when it comes to money, Calvin is also sorry for always spending. | Summarize the 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 talk to you for a second, please.
#Person2#: Okay, Mark, What's up?
#Person1#: I'd like to know why you're always taking credit for work we'Ve done together like that line in the new Ice Cream ad?
#Person2#: That was my line, Mark. I know we worked on the ad together, but that was definitely my line. | Mark wonders why #Person1# always takes credit for the work they've done together like the line. #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s line. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Thanks for asking.
#Person1#: What did you need?
#Person2#: I would like to make a withdrawal.
#Person1#: How much money would you like to withdraw?
#Person2#: I want to take out $ 300.
#Person1#: Which account are you making this withdrawal from?
#Person2#: I want it taken from my checking account.
#Person1#: All right, here is your $ 300.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: Is there anything else that I can do for you today?
#Person2#: No. That's everything. Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw $300 from the checking 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#: Hello, my name is Clark. May I speak to Mr. Allen, please?
#Person2#: This is Rick Allen speaking. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Mr. Allen, I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate. May I ask why I was defeated?
#Person2#: We have thought of you very carefully, but the other candidate has more experience.
#Person1#: Experience is indeed very important, but don't you think capability is more important than it?
#Person2#: Of course, I think so. But how can you prove to me that you are more capable?
#Person1#: Maybe you could hire me on trial, if I'm not qualified for this position, you can let me go.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. | Clark asks Mr. Allen why he was defeated for a job position. Mr. Allen says the other candidate had more experience. Clark convinces Mr. Allen to give him a job trial. | Summarize the 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 to buy a skirt.
#Person1#: What style would you prefer?
#Person2#: I like one with flowers on its brim.
#Person1#: Do you like this one?
#Person2#: It seems too short.
#Person1#: What about this one?
#Person2#: It looks nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: 70 yuan.
#Person2#: Is there any cheaper one?
#Person1#: This one is only 50 yuan.
#Person2#: I think I'd better take that one you showed me just now. It is better than this one although this one is cheaper.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: Here is the money.
#Person1#: Thank you. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, thanks. | #Person2# thinks the first skirt is too short, the second one is too expensive, and buys the third one from #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hao. I am calling to tell you that you are not selected as our employee. Sorry.
#Person2#: Although I am a little shocked, I can deal with it pretty well. I didn't perform as well as I should have in the interview.
#Person1#: Maybe. But you should not withdraw forever just because you failed once.
#Person2#: OK, thank you, I'll try if there were other chances. | Mr. Hao is okay that he is not selected by #Person1#'s company. #Person1# encourages 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#: Hello, IBA Bank, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to talk to someone about making a withdrawal.
#Person1#: You can withdraw money from your account either over the counter or via the ATM.
#Person2#: Yes, but the problem is that I have a Savings Account with you, and I need to take some money from that. Do I really have to give 90 days notice if I want my money?
#Person1#: Actually, you only need to give 7 days notice if you wish to withdraw funds. Of course, you will lose some interest due to the withdrawal.
#Person2#: That's not a problem. I'll pop in later today to make a formal request. Thanks! | #Person2# asks if a 90-day notice is needed to withdraw money. #Person1# says only a 7-day notice is needed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's sit here and order some coffee while I'll show you some pictures.
#Person2#: Good idea. But I'd prefer tea, please.
#Person1#: This is Ted, my roommate. We live in the dormitory.
#Person2#: Is this your room? You certainly have a lot of books. How did you ever manage to put them in such a good order?
#Person1#: Ted did this for me. He is a neat person.
#Person2#: Do you like living in the dormitory?
#Person1#: Yes. Ted is a very good guy. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. Sometimes he turns his radio up too loud and makes much noise, then I get angry. But on the whole we can get well along.
#Person2#: Where did you take this picture?
#Person1#: That's a picture of us taken when we went to the beach during vacation~
#Person2#: You look so smart. This is a lovely puppy.
#Person1#: That's my dog Allen. He is now with my parents. | #Person1# shows #Person2# some pictures while they drink coffee and tea. One is #Person1#'s roommate Ted, and the other is #Person1#'s dog. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds great. Was the weather good?
#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.
#Person1#: Did you like the people there?
#Person2#: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. | Gall tells #Person1# about his holiday. He went camping in good weather and met friendly people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar.
#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.
#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.
#Person2#: What time is your appointment?
#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock .
#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?
#Person1#: I don't know what time it is. It must be about 6 o'clock. I have to go now. I don't want to be late.
#Person2#: You won't be late. It's still early. | Mr. Brown tells #Person1# today is tuesday, and #Person1# realises that #Person1# has an appointment tonight and has to go. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow, the view from the peak is so grand!
#Person2#: Look, most of the maple leaves have turned red.
#Person1#: Did you ever see this kind of beautiful scene?
#Person2#: Of course, my father used to take me to Xiang Shan or somewhere like that as a child.
#Person1#: But my father did not. He didn't have much time.
#Person2#: Honey, I'm sorry. I promise you, this summer vacation, I will take you to Huang-Shan Mountains. It is more beautiful and magnificent.
#Person1#: Really? It's a deal. Have you ever been there?
#Person2#: Yes, I went there five years ago. You were still a baby at that time.
#Person1#: It really gets me interested. Is it higher than Xiang Shan?
#Person2#: Surely. You can enjoy the beauty of numerous streams and waterfalls. The sea of clouds has a fairy tale beauty.
#Person1#: Can I see the rainbow?
#Person2#: That depends. If you are lucky, you can see a vivid rainbow across over two peaks. | #Person1# and #Person2# are pleased with the view from the peak. #Person2# promises they will go to Huang Shan. If they are lucky they will see rainbows 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#: Um, sorry to bother you, um. . . my name is Rachel. I'm new here. Can I ask you a favor?
#Person2#: Hi Rachel, welcome on board. I'm afraid I can't help you right now. I'm getting ready for a very important meeting.
#Person1#: Excuse me, but can I bother you for a sec?
#Person3#: You know what, I'd love to help you, but I'm about to meet an important client. Do you wanna try Sean instead? He sits right over there.
#Person1#: Sorry to interrupt you Sean, could you do me a quick favor?
#Person4#: Actually, I'm working on a document that is due in a couple minutes. I really can't talk to you right now. Sorry about that.
#Person1#: Geeze! I just want to know where the bathroom is! What's wrong with you people! | Rachel asks #Person2#, #Person3#, and #Person4# for the way to the bathroom, but all of them are too busy to answer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I bought one size up by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, did you?
#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with receipt?
#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later in the evening, and how late is your shop open?
#Person2#: Until 8 o'clock madam. We are looking forward to seeing you. | #Person1# wants to change a dress bought earlier to a size down. #Person2# is happy to help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have read your notice on the wall so I come to see if there is anything I need.
#Person2#: Well take your time. There are so many things to sell.
#Person1#: How much is the desk?
#Person2#: $7.
#Person1#: The goods in the yard sale are really cheap. I will take it. | #Person1# buys a desk from #Person2# and thinks it's cheap. | Summarize the 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, Mike, nowadays there's much talk about nanometer. But what on earth is it?
#Person2#: Nanometer is a length scale. It's one billionth of a meter, roughly ten times the size of an individual atom.
#Person1#: Hmm. . . it's hard to figure out the exact size, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: Well, let's make it this way. For comparison , 10 NM is 1000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. There are as many nanometers in an inch as there are inches in 400 miles.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | Mike explains to #Person1# what a nanometer is by making an analogy. | Summarize the 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 congratulate you on your wonderful performance.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have travelled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You play the piano beautifully! What are your next plans?
#Person2#: At present I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling.
#Person1#: Why are you working so hard?
#Person2#: I'm planning to start a school, so I'm trying to save as much money as possible.
#Person1#: What kind of school?
#Person2#: A music school for disabled children. I think they have the right to receive education just like any other children. At the moment there are very few such schools in my country. Unfortunately, it will cost a lot of money to start one.
#Person1#: But I'm sure a lot of people will support you. I hope you will be able to realize your dream. | #Person2# reveals to #Person1# about plans of saving up for a music school for the disabled. #Person1# thinks there will be people supporting #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#: The Bistro, may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. We had reservations for tonight, but we need to cancel. One of the people in our party is sick.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Your name?
#Person2#: Hanson. We'd like to reschedule for next week. Friday if possible.
#Person1#: Friday is very crowded. There's a wedding party. We don't have anything until 9 o'clock.
#Person2#: Hmm...That's too late.
#Person1#: What about next Thursday?
#Person2#: That looks much better.
#Person1#: What time is best for you?
#Person2#: 7 o'clock PM.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Hanson. We'll see you then. | Hanson wants to reschedule a reservation for next Friday. #Person1# says the Bison will be available after 9 pm but Hanson thinks it'll be too late. Hanson reschedules to next Thursday at 7pm. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Taylor. Let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job?
#Person2#: Well. I worked for 5 years at Hi-Tech Computers.
#Person1#: OK, Hi-Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh, we are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.
#Person2#: Hmm, uh...websites, website. Hmm...I don't think I've read that book.
#Person1#: Huh? And what about the experience with making a flash?
#Person2#: Well. I think sometimes computers flash if that's what you mean.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Taylor. I think I have all the information I need.
#Person2#: Oh, and I really like computer games. I played them everyday.
#Person1#: Right, right. Thanks, Mr. Taylor. We'll be in touch. | Mr. Taylor's performance is not satisfying in an interview. #Person1# says they will be in touch soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like this letter to go by EMS. What's the rate?
#Person2#: $7.65 for up to 2 pounds.
#Person1#: Thank you. I hear the EMS is the next day service. Is that true?
#Person2#: Well, it's true within America, but now you are in Beijing. The letter has to go through customs and get registered there. Anyway, it's faster and safer than ordinary mail.
#Person1#: Then how long will it take to get to New York?
#Person2#: It depends. Usually 3 to 5 days.
#Person1#: I see. How much does that come to?
#Person2#: That'll be $15.30. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the letter sent by EMS takes 3 to 5 days from Beijing to New York. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We're going to have a party tonight. That's great. But what kind of drinks should we get?
#Person2#: I know that beer is your favorite, but I don't think everyone likes it. How about some soft drinks?
#Person1#: OK, but I don't think we need too many softdrinks. We've got one bottle of orange juice. So another 2 bottles of cola will be enough. Is there anything else we need to prepare?
#Person2#: Well, let me see. Maybe we better get some wine.
#Person1#: I agree, if you must. But you know, I don't have any interest in drinking wine. | #Person2# suggests getting some soft drinks and wine for the party tonight. #Person1# agrees but #Person1# dislikes wine. | Summarize the 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 the new Chinese market?
#Person2#: No, I only shop at small local stores. That place looks huge.
#Person1#: You should really go. It has everything you could need to make your Vietnamese food too. They have imported items from several countries. The vegetables are pretty fresh and the meat is of good quality.
#Person2#: But how are the prices?
#Person1#: There are great deals, especially for dried foods. I bought a 10-pound-bag of rice for $5, and I found 2 pounds of special noodles for a dollar. There are hundreds of sauces in jars. I even found a Thai sauce there that I couldn't find anywhere else. I think you'll be very happy with what you find at this market.
#Person2#: Well, I will check it out on Monday. I wonder if they have the pho noodles that I like a lot.
#Person1#: Probably. You should go on Saturday instead. That's when they have the best deals.
#Person2#: I hate crowds. Everyone will be going at that time.
#Person1#: Then try Sunday morning. But I don't think the sales last all weekend. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# going to the Chinese market for good deals. Since #Person2# dislikes big crowds, #Person1# suggests going on Sunday mornings. | Summarize the 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 hello nice to see you again. Did you have a good holiday? I was thinking of ringing you to ask you about it?
#Person2#: Yes, it was lovely. We had to set off really early because the plane took off at 6:00 AM. But then we were on the beach in the sun by lunchtime.
#Person1#: Great and what did you do most days?
#Person2#: Well, we usually slept in. It was very nice not having to get up early and then we stayed up late at night. Going out to discos and nightclubs. During the day we usually lay on the beach or looked round the town.
#Person1#: And what about the food?
#Person2#: Well, we didn't usually have any breakfast. By the time we got downstairs at the hotel. They had cleared away all the breakfast things. We tried out different restaurants for lunch and most of them were very good. The fish was particularly nice. And we usually stayed in for dinner at the hotel.
#Person1#: So what did you like best?
#Person2#: I liked everything, the beaches, the weather, the food and the nightlife, the people. I'd like to go back again next year. So I'm saving up for it already. People book very early for that area, so I must fix it up right after the new year. If I carry on saving for a few months I'll have enough money. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s holiday. #Person2# enjoyed the leisure schedule and restaurants at the hotel. #Person2# likes everything there, and would like to go back next 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#: Andrew, you are late again. What's the matter?
#Person2#: I got stuck in the heavy traffic.
#Person1#: How long does it take you to come here?
#Person2#: It depends. If I ride my bike, it will take me about 50 minutes.
#Person1#: How about taking the bus?
#Person2#: If I am lucky, I will spend only half an hour on my way. But if it is not my day, it will take almost an hour.
#Person1#: That really wastes a lot of time. Why don't you move to a neighborhood closer to our company?
#Person2#: It is a little far from downtown.
#Person1#: But you will not be late that off in this way. And there is a supermarket near our company. You can buy food or clothes there after work. It is convenient.
#Person2#: Well, that might be a way. But I like to meet my friends after work. Moving here means losing the chance to meet them. | Andrew is late because of the traffic. #Person1# suggests him moving closer to their company. But Andrew doesn't want to because he likes living near 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#: I'm glad these batteries are on sale.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. These batteries are not on sale.
#Person1#: But that's what the ad said.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. If you look at the ad again, you'll see that the other brand is on sale.
#Person1#: Oh. You're right. I misread the ad.
#Person2#: Yes, many people make that mistake.
#Person1#: Well, you can't blame them. It's a confusing ad.
#Person2#: You're right. Many ads are like that.
#Person1#: Well, as long as I'm here.
#Person2#: Just one second, and I'll give you the batteries that are on sale. | #Person1# wants to buy some batteries but mistakes which brand is on sale. #Person2# tells #Person1# the correct 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#: Mr. Wang, I've had scheduled for your two days stay in Shanghai. You can make some changes if it does not suit you.
#Person2#: All right. Please read it to me.
#Person1#: On Friday morning, Mr. Wang, the director of Shanghai Research Institute, will visit you at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will discuss some problems with Mr. Yang, vice manager of computer corporation.
#Person2#: Very good.
#Person1#: On Saturday, you'll leave the hotel for sightseeing. Miss Lu will be your guide.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great. | #Person1# reports Mr. Wang's two-day business schedule in Shanghai to him. Mr. Wang thinks it's great. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning everyone. Thank you for attending the meeting today. I'm sure you all have a copy of the agenda. So let's get started with the first issue.
#Person2#: We're here today to present to you the results of our marketing research regarding the consumer behavior.
#Person1#: I would like to begin by introducing our foreign guests to our stuff on your left, we have Mr. Brown, who is Vice President of Sales. Next to him is Ms. Arts, Director of Marketing for the Atlas Company. In the back row is Dr. Barolo, who is visiting from Italy. Thank you all for coming here.
#Person2#: I am glad to see everyone is here and on time. Let's get started! Susan, toss out some of your ideas. | #Person1# and #Person2# are hosting a meeting about the results of marketing research. They first introduce their guests, and then start the meeting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous! The pollution levels were so high that we weren't supposed to go outside with a face mask again!
#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.
#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs, which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city.
#Person2#: As much as I love this city, I think I'm going to have to find a greener city to live in. Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. However, there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution, then it's the natural disasters, deforestation, or the greenhouse
#Person2#: What is the greenhouse effect exactly?
#Person1#: It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature.
#Person2#: I see, so it's similar to global warming?
#Person1#: They're related to one another, yes.
#Person2#: I heard that some people in England are pleased with the fact that the climate is becoming warmer because it's making their towns a more pleasant place to live.
#Person1#: People joke about the benefits of the increase in temperature, but it's not all good news. They've been experiencing a lot of deadly storms there as well.
#Person2#: People always seem to make jokes as a way to deal with unfortunate situations.
#Person1#: I think if everyone pitches in, the world will be a better place. | #Person1# and #Person2# complain about the bad air quality in their city. #Person2# suggests finding another city to live in but #Person1# says there aren't many places left without being affected by global warming. #Person1# hopes everyone can contribute to protecting the environment. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to check out, please.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. Did you have anything from the minibar?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: Ok, the total would be $ 367 and 65 cents.How would you pay?
#Person1#: By American express, if that's ok.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. Will you need taxi?
#Person1#: That's ok. I'm expecting a lift from my friend. | #Person1# checks out at the hotel with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Brown?
#Person2#: I'm in pretty bad shape, Dr. Ford.
#Person1#: Oh, in what way?
#Person2#: No appetite, always on edge, and I can't sleep well.
#Person1#: Did you lose any weight?
#Person2#: Yes, I have lost quite a few pounds since last month.
#Person1#: When was the last time you had a check-up?
#Person2#: About two month ago.
#Person1#: Let me take your blood pressure. You look anemic.
#Person2#: What? Is that very bad?
#Person1#: Well, Mr. Brown, I'm happy to say it's nothing serious. You're just a little run-down from overwork.
#Person2#: What am I supposed to do?
#Person1#: I think all you need is just a vacation. Try to get outdoors more and be sure to get more rest.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I'll do as you say. | Mr. Brown is in bad shape. Dr. Ford checks his body and thinks he is run-down and suggests he get enough rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ticket, please. Do you have a seat preference?
#Person2#: Yes. I want a window seat definitely, in the smoking section.
#Person1#: Sure. Please put your baggage on scale.
#Person2#: What's the weight limit?
#Person1#: 20kg. Yours is not overweight. Here is your boarding pass and baggage tag. Please go to the satellite hall to wait for boarding.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# is checking in and will wait for boarding. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today?
#Person2#: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this?
#Person1#: Two years or so.
#Person2#: That is great. Do you have to work the night shift?
#Person1#: No, in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with. I work five days a week.
#Person2#: Do you enjoy work here?
#Person1#: It is hard to say. But I've to start by working as a trainee before I really become an experienced marketing assistant. Sometimes, I am really under great pressure when it gets busy.
#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant. I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job.
#Person1#: Luckily not. The cilent I meet are generally very friendly and have a good boss.
#Person2#: Glad to hear that. | #Person2# happens to meet #Person1# in #Person1#'s workplace. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has been working here for two years. #Person1# says #Person1# is really stressed when it's busy but the people #Person1# met are good. | Summarize the 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 take a look at the shoes over there?
#Person2#: Certainly. What's your size?
#Person1#: Size 24. Are they synthetic or leather?
#Person2#: They are all leather. How do they feel?
#Person1#: It's comfortable. I will take it. | #Person1# buys a pair of shoes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, What time does the next bus for Boston leave?
#Person2#: It leaves at 8 o' clock.
#Person1#: I see. Are there any seat available?
#Person2#: Just a moment please. Yes. You can have a seat.
#Person1#: Good. How much is it when we take it?
#Person2#: It thirty eight dollars.
#Person1#: All right. Here's forty dollars.
#Person2#: Here's your ticket and change.
#Person1#: Thank you. Which gate should I go to for the bus?
#Person2#: Go to gate No. 2, please.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person2# checks the bus ticket to Boston for #Person1# and #Person1# buys 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#: Are you ready?
#Person2#: Ready for what?
#Person1#: Ready for the big switch.
#Person2#: What are you talking about?
#Person1#: The nation is switching to digital TV.
#Person2#: Oh. Of course I'm ready.
#Person1#: Did you buy the converter?
#Person2#: No, I don't need a converter because I bought a digital TV.
#Person1#: How much was that?
#Person2#: It was only about $ 120 for a 13 - inch screen.
#Person1#: Does it pick up any digital channels?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I get six Korean channels but nothing in English! | #Person1# tells #Person2# the age of digital TV is coming. #Person2# says #Person2# has already bought one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How often do you use the internet?
#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connection is poor.
#Person2#: So, you're online eight hours a day.
#Person1#: Yes, I like the job though. Sometimes, I help other people in the office if they're having trouble online.
#Person2#: How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information?
#Person1#: I think it's fairly useful, but there are two big problems. First, a lot of the information you find online is false. Second, when you buy something online, you don't see it until you actually get it.
#Person2#: How do you solve the website problems when you're buying something online?
#Person1#: What I do is find the website of shops. Then someone from our company visits the shop and buys when they're seen that the products are genuine and suitable. | #Person1# uses the internet to find products for #Person1#'s company. #Person1# thinks the Internet is useful, but there are problems like fake information. So they would visit the shop and check the products. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know much about computers?
#Person2#: Not a great deal.
#Person1#: I've just been reading an article about them. they'll be used for all sorts of things now.
#Person2#: For accounting system and things like that, you mean?
#Person1#: Yes, but they are used for other things, too. Do you remember when we went to buy a ticket for the flight to Paris.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: The man asked where we want to go, then he type out the information on the form and waited for a reply. A few moment later, he gave us two tickets.
#Person2#: Of course, his machine must have been connected to a computer.
#Person1#: That's right. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the fields where computers have been used and take their experience of buying a ticket as an example. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Nick! How's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, hey. . .
#Person1#: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?
#Person2#: Actually, my office is right around the corner.
#Person1#: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but here's my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.
#Person1#: Sure, you still have my contact details, right?
#Person2#: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?
#Person1#: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don't worry about it. it happens to me all the time. I'm terrible with names too. | Ana greets Nick and tells him she enjoyed their conversation last week. However, Nick forgets her name and feels sorry. Luckily, Ana doesn't mind 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#: Did you have any hobbies?
#Person2#: Yes, reading is my hobby.
#Person1#: What kind of books do you like to read most?
#Person2#: Many kinds of books. When I was a child in elementary school, I enjoyed reading fables and science fiction. When I became to a teenager at middle school, I was interested in detective mystery stories. Now I like reading romance stories.
#Person1#: Are you in love?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: People say only those that are in love like to read romance stories.
#Person2#: Well, maybe. | #Person2# likes reading, and #Person2# likes different books in different stages. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The new computer software is driving me crazy! I really need a break!
#Person2#: I know what you mean, Carol. I'Ve had nothing but trouble with it. They say it's supposed to be easy!
#Person1#: That's what I'Ve heard. But as far as I'm concerned, it takes a genius to figure it out. Can you pass the sugar, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Why don't you sit down for a minute? You haven't taken a rest all morning. | Carol and #Person2# complain about how troublesome the new computer software 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#: How nice it is here.
#Person2#: You can say that again. The sun is shining and there is a pleasant breeze. It's so lovely.
#Person1#: I've heard the weather here is ideal, just like spring most of the year.
#Person2#: That's correct. We have four seasons of spring. | #Person1# praises the nice weather here but #Person2# says they have four seasons of spring here. | Summarize the 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 finished reading this article 'Getting Old Gracefully'. It's a very good article.
#Person2#: What does it say?
#Person1#: A lot of things. There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless. You really should read it.
#Person2#: Thank you. But I don't think I'll bother.
#Person1#: Why not? What this article says makes good sense to me. If you read it, I'm sure you'll agree with me.
#Person2#: I don't think I'll have any trouble with getting old. But perhaps you can keep the article for a while, I may read it later. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to read an article about getting old. #Person1# doesn't have such worries but may read it 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#: Professor, I'm concerned about my grades. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Of course, how can I help you?
#Person1#: I want to know if I am doing OK.
#Person2#: Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?
#Person1#: I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.
#Person2#: I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas, but not so well in others.
#Person1#: I think I could take better notes and read a little more.
#Person2#: You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on.
#Person1#: I'm working on it!
#Person2#: Just do your best and I am sure that you will see improvement. | #Person1# is concerned with #Person1#'s grades. #Person2# gives some suggestions and encourages #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you almost finished with my hair?
#Person2#: I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: How much longer is it going to be?
#Person2#: I'm done now. Do you like it?
#Person1#: I absolutely love it.
#Person2#: You really like it?
#Person1#: Yes, I truly do.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you?
#Person2#: It's going to be $ 55.
#Person1#: Here you go, thanks for everything.
#Person2#: Make sure and come back in a couple of weeks. | #Person2# does #Person1#'s haircut and #Person1# is satisfied. #Person1# pays $55 to #Person2# happily. | Summarize the 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 an attractive blouse, You look so pretty in this blue dress!
#Person2#: Really? Thank you. I bought it in Spring Street yesterday.
#Person1#: It's very nice. It goes well with your skirt.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's very nice of you to say so.
#Person1#: Not at all. This dress certainly shows your good taste.
#Person2#: That's quite a compliment coming from you. | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s dress and #Person2# appreciates 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#: Hello! How do I restock my minibar?
#Person2#: You've drunk everything, sir?
#Person1#: I finished it all.
#Person2#: Do you want the whole minibar, or just certain items?
#Person1#: Send me up three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.
#Person2#: That's three Jim Beams and three Perriers. Anything else, sir?
#Person1#: The apples in my room were delicious. Bring me a few more, please.
#Person2#: Okay. Are you sure there isn't anything else?
#Person1#: You know, some grape juice would be really nice, too.
#Person2#: Be patient for just a few minutes, sir, and someone will be at your door. | #Person1# wants to restock the minibar. #Person2# asks what #Person1# wants and will have them sent soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Boris, look at this sentence. ' Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. ' It's interesting, isn't it?
#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those ' strict nutrition philosophies ' about?
#Person1#: I believe they are careful calculations on proteins, vitamins and calories.
#Person2#: Probably, Iris. That must be the job of nutritionists.
#Person1#: Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves. So we are free to have whatever foods we love. It is unbelievable.
#Person2#: Oh, believe it or not, I came across an article the other day, saying that pizza is a healthy food.
#Person1#: Seriously?
#Person2#: Yes, I felt exactly the same way as you did just now. Scientists must be crazy in saying so.
#Person1#: Maybe nowadays people hold different opinions on healthy diet.
#Person2#: Absolutely. I myself sometimes believe that healthy eating is just about feeling great. As long as I have enough energy, it's fine.
#Person1#: But one must have some basic ideas about nutrition and find the best way for it to work out for the body. | Iris finds a sentence saying that healthy eating is not about depriving of foods people like. Boris and Iris are both surprised at it. They believe one should have basic ideas about one's health. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, is this apartment management?
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, this is the tenant of apartment ten. I guess my kitchen sink is clogging up again, and so is the bathtub.
#Person2#: Alright. I'll send someone over tomorrow.
#Person1#: Um, I'd really appreciate it if you send someone over to fix it today. It's really a bother. I can't cook or take a shower.
#Person2#: Fine, I'll be up in a few minutes.
#Person1#: Thanks, I appreciated it. | #Person1# calls #Person2# and says the sink and the bathtub are broken. #Person2# promises to come 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#: I'm Mary Kell. May I ask your name?
#Person2#: My name is Zhuang Lingy. How are you, Miss Kelly?
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.
#Person2#: Thank you. Miss Kelly.
#Person1#: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist?
#Person2#: I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute.
#Person1#: Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test?
#Person2#: Yes, I would. ( After testing )
#Person1#: Your typing and stenography are pretty good. Would you be interested in applying for the job?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to give it a try.
#Person1#: All right. You need to have an interview with our manager, Mr. McBride. Let's go to his office. | Mr. Zhuang wants to apply for the job of a clerk typist. After Miss Kelly tests his ability and introduces him to Mr. McBride. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I speak to Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: This is Steven speaking. I'd like to buy a stock.
#Person2#: What stock do you want to buy and how many?
#Person1#: I'd like to buy 1 000 shares of Duson.
#Person2#: Let me get the asking price of the stock. Just a moment. Oh, now the asking price is $ 90 each share. By the way, what is the offering price?
#Person1#: Let me see. The offering price is near or at $ 88.
#Person2#: Then the difference between the asking price and the offering price is $ 2. It's hard to take place today.
#Person1#: Do you mean that I have to buy it at current price?
#Person2#: You can decide by yourself.
#Person1#: I heard that this stock would go up. Hum, I will take it at current price.
#Person2#: So, now I will buy you. Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yes, please. | Steven calls Mr. Green and says he wants to buy the stock of Duson because he heard that this stock would go up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've come in apply for the position as head of claim department.
#Person1#: I'm Smith, the manager of Human Resources Department. May I ask your name?
#Person2#: My name is Zhang Due.
#Person1#: Would you tell me what education background you have?
#Person2#: I graduated from Beijing College of Foreign Trade. My major was International Trade.
#Person1#: Do you have any experience in this field?
#Person2#: Yes, I have been working in Lush Insurance Company for four years.
#Person1#: OK. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. I will accept you for a three months-period of probation. Is this satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes. | Zhang wants to apply for the position as head of claim department. Smith interviews Zhang. In the end, Zhang is accepted for a period of probation. | Summarize the 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 want to apply for the position as a foreign bank staff member, is it true?
#Person2#: Yes, it's true.
#Person1#: What about the foreign bank?
#Person2#: It's a branch of the Bank of America in Beijing.
#Person1#: What are the requirements?
#Person2#: The applicant must be alert and quick at figures, and like meeting the public.
#Person1#: Would you be using English every day in this job?
#Person2#: Yes. Because the customers are mostly Americans.
#Person1#: The pay must be good.
#Person2#: Yes, starting salary is 6, 000 yuan a month plus bonuses. | #Person2# wants to apply for a position as a foreign bank staff member. #Person1# asks something about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to get in shape. I feel like a fence sitter, not really fat, but not really healthy.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I fit into my clothes, but I'm not always comfortable.
#Person1#: Would you like to get in shape together?
#Person2#: What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: How about going to the gym? There's one really close to work.
#Person2#: I know the one you mean. Do you know how much the memberships are?
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, they are having a promotion right now.
#Person2#: Let's go after work and take a tour of the facilities. | #Person1# and #Person2# both want to get in shape. #Person1# suggests they go to the gym 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#: Stand back from the door, please. There're plenty of seats in the rear.
#Person2#: What's the fare, please?
#Person1#: One yuan fifty cents. Drop it in the box here.
#Person2#: Is this the right bus to Zizhuyuan Park?
#Person1#: Take a No. 2. This is No. 12.
#Person2#: But somebody told me this was the right bus to take. I want to go to Tian'anmen Square, you see.
#Person1#: Then this is the right bus. Move on, please. You're holding up the passengers. Tian'anmen Square is the last stop but one.
#Person2#: Would you please let me know when we get there? | #Person1# gets on a bus but doesn't know whether it is the right bus to the destination. #Person2# tells #Person1# it 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#: I need to buy some fruit.
#Person2#: All the fruit are pretty fresh here.
#Person1#: How much are the pears?
#Person2#: They're four yuan per kilo.
#Person1#: Give me one kilo of those, please. Do you have any fresh plums?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. They are eight yuan per kilo.
#Person1#: It's a bit too expensive. We can get it for six yuan in the shop next here.
#Person2#: Take much and you can have them six yuan per kilo.
#Person1#: Sounds reasonable. I'll take three kilos.
#Person2#: OK. It's 22 yuan
#Person1#: Here you are. | #Person1# buys some pears and plums in #Person2#'s store after #Person2# agrees to give a discount. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you mind if I ask you whether you are married or not?
#Person2#: To be frank, I was married once, and now I'm single.
#Person1#: Do you mean you got a divorce?
#Person2#: Yes, my first marriage was a failure. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s marital status. #Person2# says #Person2# divorced. | Summarize the 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 the position is pretty good. And the neighbors seem nice. However, considering the walls have to be repaired, and the shelves must be repainted, your asking price is a little too high. Could you give us a better price?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but several people are interested in his flat, so I think we can get the price we were asking for. I'll show you another flat on Fifth Avenue this afternoon. It's cheaper than this one, but it's a bit small.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I have an appointment with a dentist. Let's make it some other time.
#Person2#: If this afternoon is inconvenient for you, I'll arrange another date. Let me know when is good for you. | #Person1# doesn't want to buy the flat because it is expensive. So #Person2# is going to show #Person1# another cheaper flat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning, Peter. Late again!
#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't tell you how sorry I am.
#Person1#: Mm, what's the excuse this time?
#Person2#: I must have turned the alarm clock off and gone back to sleep again.
#Person1#: Yeah, and last week,the car was broken.
#Person2#: Yes, I know.
#Person1#: Umm...
#Person2#: I'm really sorry. I promise it won't happen again. | Peter is late again. He feels sorry and promises not to be late again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My back really hurts. Do you have any medicine?
#Person2#: I can give you some painkillers. But don't you think you should go to the hospital?
#Person1#: Let me see if the pills will make the pain go away first. | #Person1#'s back hurts. #Person2# gives painkillers to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's that book you just picked up?
#Person2#: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.
#Person1#: You had better read it if you want to pass the course.
#Person2#: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It costs 40 dollars.
#Person1#: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one.
#Person2#: No, they don't. I have asked.
#Person1#: Why don't you get it from the library?
#Person2#: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book.
#Person1#: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you.
#Person2#: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person2# needs a book but can't afford it. Tom tells #Person2# that his roommate has the book and will ask him if he'll lend it to #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#: If you had signaled your intention to return a little sooner, this wouldn't have happened.
#Person2#: But I signaled in time! Just look at the mess you've made of my car! You were driving carelessly and your speed was above the limit! You're the one who's to blame! | #Person1# and #Person2# argue who's to blame for a traffic accident. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen Mr. Li?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. Is he looking for me?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He wants to talk to you.
#Person2#: To me? About what?
#Person1#: There's an opening in the sales department. He wants to talk to you about it.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great! What kind of this job is it?
#Person1#: He hasn't told me exactly. But it will be a better job than this.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: Don't thank me yet! He hasn't talked to you and he hasn't chosen you for the job yet.
#Person2#: I know. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mr. Li is looking for #Person2# to talk about a new 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#: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.
#Person2#: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.
#Person1#: What subjects did you take?
#Person2#: French. German and Art.
#Person1#: Art?
#Person2#: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city.
#Person1#: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?
#Person2#: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago.
#Person1#: Did your father mind?
#Person2#: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see.
#Person1#: Have you any brothers or sisters?
#Person2#: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen.
#Person1#: Right. What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe.
#Person1#: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background. | #Person1# interviews Mr. Brown and asks about his educational background and working experience, his family members, and what he does in his spare time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?
#Person2#: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.
#Person1#: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?
#Person2#: Of course, what do you think I should do?
#Person1#: I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of the things your mother prepared for you, and...
#Person2#: And take exercise, right? A lot of people have told me the same thing, but somehow I just can't get up early in the morning.
#Person1#: Well. Mother and I will help you. By the way, have you ever thought of arranging your weekend timetable, so you can go to the keep-fit club on the weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds a good idea. Thanks a lot. | Susan feels worried because she's gained weight. #Person1# advises her to go on a diet and take exercise. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've been told that you are a very successful businessman abroad. I wonder how you managed to achieve such success?
#Person2#: Oh, through a lot of hard work, of course.
#Person1#: I suppose that in a foreign country it was difficult at first, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Surely it was, especially when you only knew few people and little English.
#Person1#: You mean you didn't know much English then?
#Person2#: Right. I only knew a few English sentences.
#Person1#: That's incredible. Could you tell me what you did to make a start?
#Person2#: First, I worked as a servant.
#Person1#: Really? I wish you could tell me more about your experience.
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I must run to a meeting. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how #Person2# becomes a successful businessman. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s early experience but ends the conversation shortly because of a coming meeting. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's getting freezing.
#Person2#: Yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.
#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.
#Person2#: Yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?
#Person1#: It looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own.
#Person2#: How about this blue sweater?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. When did you buy it? Is it a name brand?
#Person2#: Yes, but I bought it when it was on sale, 50% off the original price. OK, what do you think?
#Person1#: That looks lovely. Just one more thing---you need a pair of earrings.
#Person2#: I've got a pair of pearl earrings. Here it is.
#Person1#: Perfect!
#Person2#: You have good fashion sense, Karen.
#Person1#: Thanks. We should be ourselves. There are so many fashion victims out there.
#Person2#: Yes, but with our sense we'll always look good. | #Person2# bought a new scarf as it's getting freezing. Karen suggests #Person2# have a blue sweater and a pair of earrings to go with it. #Person2# praises Karen's fashion sense. | Summarize the 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 exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard,
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class?
#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this class this morning?
#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat.
#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.
#Person1#: Well, I don't believe you!
#Person2#: You want to bet?
#Person1#: Yeah, what't the bet?
#Person2#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing. | #Person1# thinks the new exercise class is too hard while #Person2# thinks it easy. So they make a bet that #Person2# handle it easily. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jack, our teacher let me ask you which circus tickets you've decided to buy.
#Person2#: Well, there wasn't much choice of them. There weren't enough of the 12 pounds 50 seats for all of us, which is what I was planning to buy. And although there were lots of seats at 15 pounds 50, these were only on weekday afternoons, which I know wasn't suitable for us. So I'm afraid I've gone for the ones at 17 pounds 50. I know it's more than we wanted to pay. But at least we won't be right the back.
#Person1#: OK. | The teacher let #Person1# ask Jack which circus tickets he's decided to buy for the class. Jack says he would buy the expensive ones and explains why. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear?
#Person2#: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear.
#Person1#: No, it doesn't. That one looks like a cat.
#Person2#: The sun is setting. Let's leave, so we can make it to my mom's on time for dinner.
#Person1#: OK. Where's the car? At the garden gate?
#Person2#: We parked it on the other side of that mountain.
#Person1#: No, I think we parked it behind that hill.
#Person2#: Oh, I see it. It's straight ahead by that tree.
#Person1#: Oh, good. We need to stop and buy some flowers. Your mom loves fresh flowers.
#Person2#: Sure, I need to stop to get gas first though. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the shape of the clouds. Then they realize it's time to drive to #Person2#'s mom's for dinner. They will buy some flowers and get gas on the way 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#: Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?
#Person2#: Mark Sanchez.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?
#Person2#: It's [email protected].
#Person1#: Thank you. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: I ordered some gifts from your website last week, but they haven't arrived yet. They were supposed to be here 2 days ago.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that, sir. Do you have the order number?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 855321.
#Person1#: One moment, please. Alright, sir. I think I discovered what's going on. A couple of the items in your order were damaged during transport. We are in the process of shipping your new items, but it could take up to 10 days for you to receive them. | Mark calls Angela and wants to know why his order hasn't arrived yet. Angela finds some of his items were damaged during transport, and tells him they are shipping new ones. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Amelia, I'll quit my job.
#Person2#: Really, why?
#Person1#: This company is small and many workers have been dismissed last month. And I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.
#Person2#: But surely they wouldn't fire you. You are one of the most experienced managers here.
#Person1#: Well, to be honest. I've gotten a better offer.
#Person2#: That's great news. Congratulations. Where will you be located?
#Person1#: The head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies. I look forward to that and at the same time, having a chance to use English more.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to bring this up now, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go.
#Person1#: Of course I can. If there are any other job opportunities at my new company, I'll recommend you personally.
#Person2#: Thanks, I appreciate that. | #Person1# tells Amelia that #Person1# will quit #Person1#'s job because #Person1# has gotten a better offer. After hearing that, Amelia asks #Person1# to write a recommendation letter for her before #Person1# goes. | Summarize the 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. Are you free this Friday evening?
#Person2#: Yes, why?
#Person1#: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Who else will be there?
#Person1#: Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates.
#Person2#: Is Jack coming?
#Person1#: No. I didn't invite him. I know you 2 are on bad terms.
#Person2#: Thank you. Shall I bring something to the get-together?
#Person1#: That will be wonderful if you can.
#Person2#: By the way, can Bob come with me?
#Person1#: Sure, he's welcome since he is your deskmate. You know my place, don't you?
#Person2#: It has been so long since I went there last time, but I think I can find the way.
#Person1#: Great! Be there at about 5:00 PM, OK? | #Person1# invites Anna to come to a get-together. Anna agrees after she knows Jack won't come because they are on bad terms. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, how are you?
#Person2#: It's nice to meet you. Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure.
#Person2#: I wanted to meet with you to discuss your daughter.
#Person1#: Is she acting up in class?
#Person2#: Not at all. She's a joy to have in my class.
#Person1#: Is she really?
#Person2#: She is absolutely wonderful.
#Person1#: So she isn't causing you any problems?
#Person2#: No. She is actually very intelligent and well behaved.
#Person1#: I'm glad to know that you like her.
#Person2#: You have nothing to worry about with her. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s daughter is wonderful, intelligent, and well-behaved in #Person2#'s 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#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: En, I am looking for a porter, do you know where I can find one?
#Person1#: There are so many here.The men with red hats are the porters.
#Person2#: What's the charge?
#Person1#: Well, it depends how many pieces of luggages you have.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in finding a porter. | Summarize the 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 buy some local handcrafts as gifts to my friends and relatives.
#Person2#: There are many stores selling handcrafts in Paris. Our store is wellknown for vase, table wear and jewelry boxes. You can take your time and choose whatever you like.
#Person1#: Well, the tapestry is delicate and beautiful.
#Person2#: You have made an excellent choice, it is our newcomer. The tapestry is on hot sell with the design and quality. The design on it is traditional Paris architecture.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 100 frances.
#Person1#: Mmm, it is reasonable. Look at this set of table wear, it is so beautiful!
#Person2#: We have a piece of table clothing to go with it. It is a brocade one with pretty stars.
#Person1#: This silver vase is a good ornament for the living room.
#Person2#: You are right.
#Person1#: I will take the tapestry, the set of table wear and the vase.
#Person2#: OK. Do you like these candles? They are on sale now.
#Person1#: All right. I will take one. | #Person1#'s looking for local handicrafts in Paris as gifts. #Person1#'ll take a tapestry, a set of table wear, a vase, and a candle with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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