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#Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Anderson, about twelve people total.
#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Why can't we?
#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon.
#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner!
#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything.
#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner.
#Person2#: That's better. | There will be 13 people at the dinner party but #Person2# thinks 13 means bad luck. #Person1# doesn't think the number is a problem but #Person1# will invite #Person1#'s sister to make it fourteen. | Summarize the 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 Matt. I just got a job at a consulting firm.
#Person2#: Congratulations. That's great!
#Person1#: I'm so happy. I don't have to worry about finding a job and interviewing anymore.
#Person2#: When do you start?
#Person1#: I start next Monday.
#Person2#: You're going to have to put in a lot of hours you know.
#Person1#: I know. I'm a little nervous, but it's pretty exciting.
#Person2#: I bet. You must be stoked.
#Person1#: Yeah. I'm going to celebrate tonight. Wanna hang out?
#Person2#: Sure. It's on you right?
#Person1#: Of course. How about Toby? Should we call him?
#Person2#: I don't know. He's a little depressed. He's having a hard time finding a job right now.
#Person1#: I should still tell him. In the least, I can refer him to my company. It might help.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. | #Person1# tells Matt that #Person1# finds a job and #Person1# is both excited and nervous. #Person1# invites Matt to celebrate together and will tell Tony the news too. | Summarize the 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 was wondering how you are going to calculate our final grades.
#Person2#: Grades are based on many things
#Person1#: What counts the most?
#Person2#: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participation.
#Person1#: Do you grade on a curve or use percentages?
#Person2#: Homework, attendance, and quizzes are sixty percent ; the mid-term and final are worth twenty percent each.
#Person1#: What if we miss something?
#Person2#: I will allow one unexcused absence ; after that you need to contact me ahead of time.
#Person1#: Will you tell us if we are failing during the year?
#Person2#: You will be able to track your progress during the year. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that their final grades are based on many things such as homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final. And #Person2# will allow one unexcused absence. | Summarize the 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. Brown, long time no see. Where have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I went on a holiday in the city of Chende.
#Person1#: Great. What do you think of it?
#Person2#: The city is small, not very modern, but there are many mountains with lots of trees around the city, so the air there is pretty fresh.
#Person1#: Did you go to the Summer Mountain Resort?
#Person2#: Certainly! The most attractive place is that, it's very large ; it is 8 times the size of Forbidden City and 16 times the size of Summer Palace. The art of gardens is perfectly represented in it.
#Person1#: It sounds great, and is it really cool there?
#Person2#: Yes, I think the reason is that there is a big lake, and many trees in the Resort.
#Person1#: What is the special local product?
#Person2#: The main product of Chende is various kinds of ferine mushroom and the almond. The mushroom tastes really good, and it is very different from the common mushrooms, and the snack made of almond is delicious.
#Person1#: I hope to go there someday. | Mr. Brown tells #Person1# that he went on a holiday in Chende and introduces the city. #Person1# hopes to go there too. | Summarize the 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, could you bring this note to Professor Li for me today?
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Asking for leave again? You have been absent from class five times this semester.
#Person1#: I know. But attending Miss Li's class is just waste of time. No more than one third of her students will go to her class.
#Person2#: I agree that Miss Li doesn't teach so well. Most students either sleep or do other things in her class.
#Person1#: Yeah, my boyfriend plays the video game every time in class with me. Or I chat with my friends through text messages.
#Person2#: Fortunately her class is just an elective course, not as important as compulsory courses.
#Person1#: Right, so we must spare some time to attend selective courses.
#Person2#: But isn't it too impolite to be absent?
#Person1#: What can I do? I have things to do in Students'Government.
#Person2#: Oh, I thought you just gave an excuse on this note.
#Person1#: Sometimes I will try various excuses. But this is my last time asking for leave. Or I will have a bad record.
#Person2#: Yeah, besides, your credit will be deducted. That is kind of serious.
#Person1#: I have been absented from many classes this semester just because of my work in the Students'Government.
#Person2#: You can't write with one hand and draw with the other.
#Person1#: I am thinking about quitting my job in the student government. But before that, I must do my job. Bye. Don't forget about that note.
#Person2#: You can count on me. | #Person1# wants to ask for leave from Professor Li's class and May will bring the note to Professor Li. They both think Li doesn't teach well but May thinks #Person1# is impolite to be absent. #Person1# explains that #Person1# is busy with #Person1#'s work in the Students' Government. | Summarize the 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 got a letter in the mail.
#Person2#: Give it to me.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: It's my acceptance letter from UCLA.
#Person1#: What does it say?
#Person2#: I'Ve been accepted!
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: I'm serious.
#Person1#: Good for you!
#Person2#: NYU was my first choice, but UCLA is just fine.
#Person1#: I'm so proud of you.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'm proud of myself, too. | #Person2# receives a letter and finds that #Person2# is accepted into UCLA. #Person1# is proud of #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#: Excuse me, you look familiar. Did you use to live in New York?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Did you use to work at NYU?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: Oh, did you know Hugh Young? He was a music student.
#Person2#: Hugh Young? Didn't he use to wear a funny yellow jacket all the time?
#Person1#: Yes. And he used to play the piano with a jazz group at the university.
#Person2#: I remember Hugh. Most people thought he was a little. . . uh. . . peculiar. Do you know what he's doing now?
#Person1#: Yes, he's a millionaire in Houston now.
#Person2#: A millionaire? As a jazz musician?
#Person1#: Oh, no. He's an executive for a large computer company. I saw an interview with him on TV yesterday. They were asking his opinion about future uses for computers.
#Person2#: Well! I guess people don't find him so peculiar anymore. | #Person1# finds #Person2# familiar and asks #Person2# about Hugh, a music student at NYU. #Person2# thinks that most people found him peculiar but #Person1# tells #Person2# that he is a millionaire now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is James.
#Person1#: What's your nationality?
#Person2#: American.
#Person1#: What's your relationship with the victim?
#Person2#: I don't know him.
#Person1#: Why did you attack the victim?
#Person2#: Because he beat me first when I tried to stop him from grabbing my bag and running away.
#Person1#: How many times did you stab the victim?
#Person2#: I stabbed his belly three times.
#Person1#: Did you know hat your actions might cause serous injuries or death?
#Person2#: I knew, but I couldn't myself.
#Person1#: Was it your intention to kill the victim?
#Person2#: No. I didn't kill him on purpose, madam. It's him who caused the incident. I need to see my attorney.
#Person1#: OK. Give me his number and we'll contact him. | #Person1# investigates James, who stabbed the victim three times but claims that the victim attacked him first and caused the incident. He asks to see his attorney. | Summarize the 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 did you get it?
#Person2#: I found it a garage sale once.
#Person1#: What a find! So, how much does it cost?
#Person2#: Well, because I like you. . . ninety bucks.
#Person1#: Ninety dollars is pretty steep. I'll take it for sixty bucks. | #Person2# asks 90 bucks to sell a thing and #Person1# wants to take it for 60 bucks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am having a hard time at my job.
#Person2#: What's wrong, Julia?
#Person1#: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.
#Person2#: Don't give up so soon.
#Person1#: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the boss is not happy.
#Person2#: Mistakes are just a lessons to learn from.
#Person1#: Tell that to my boss.
#Person2#: Do you know Abraham Lincoln?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: He grew up poor in Kentucky and barely had a year of schooling, but he went on to become the President of United States.
#Person1#: He was also assassinated because of his views.
#Person2#: He is known as American's greatest president. Do you know why? Because he fought against slavery and secession at a time in history where others were too afraid to do anything. He succeeded because of his ambition and generous spirit.
#Person1#: Well, if he can become president, then I can at least get a promotion.
#Person2#: That's the spirit. Never give up on your dream. | Julia tells #Person2# that her colleagues get quick promotions but she always gets sidelined. #Person2# uses Lincoln as an example to encourage her to never give up on her dream. | Summarize the 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, is this Ryan?
#Person2#: You are speaking with Ryan. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Ryan, this is Malia, and I need to call in sick today.
#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: I went hiking and have terrible poison oak.
#Person2#: When did you get that?
#Person1#: I think I got it on Saturday, but it just showed up today.
#Person2#: What are you doing for it?
#Person1#: The doctor prescribed an ointment and gave me a shot.
#Person2#: Good. You probably should be much better by tomorrow. | Malia calls Ryan for sick leave because she has poison oak, and she has already seen a doctor. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I was anxious to find out what the sellers had to say about my counter-offer.
#Person2#: I was able to contact them so, if you'll step into my office, we'll talk.
#Person1#: Did they go with the proposed counter-offer?
#Person2#: They want you to pick up the cost of the home inspection, but they accepted your offer.
#Person1#: Is a home inspection very expensive?
#Person2#: It can cost between five hundred and one thousand dollars.
#Person1#: Do I get to choose who inspects the home?
#Person2#: Yes, you get to choose. I would spend a little more to get a really thorough inspection.
#Person1#: Can you call the owners with my acceptance right away?
#Person2#: I am going to contact the sellers immediately. They were looking forward to your acceptance. | #Person1# agrees to pick up the cost of the home inspection and #Person2# will contact the sellers immediately. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Please send this memo out to all the managerial staff. . . there will be training for all the department heads next week. Attendance for managerial staff is mandatory, except for the financial department. Financial officers may participate if their schedules allow.
#Person2#: You would like me to send this to all managerial staff? I'm sorry, sir, could you please clarify? Who all is included in managerial staff?
#Person1#: Managerial staff is anyone who is in a position of authority or responsibility, or who has anyone working under them. It includes all supervisors and department heads.
#Person2#: What about the senior account managers? Do they count?
#Person1#: No, they are in a position of leadership and have more experience than normal account managers, but they do not directly supervise others. They are not members of the managerial staff and will not be included in our training. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to send the memo to the managerial staff but #Person2# isn't sure who is included. #Person1# says it includes all supervisors and department heads without the senior account managers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. This is Lucy from ABC Company. Is this Monica?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that you have passed the first two rounds of interview. Could you please come for the final round? It is scheduled on the morning of next Monday 10AM in the HR manager office.
#Person2#: Thank you for calling me. I will be there on time.
#Person1#: Ok, see you then, bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | Lucy calls Monica to inform her of the final round of the interview. | Summarize the 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.
#Person2#: Yes? What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I just checked in, and there's a problem with my room.
#Person2#: And what is the problem?
#Person1#: I asked for a non-smoking room, and I don't have one. My room smells like cigarette smoke. I can't stand it. Could you change my room, please?
#Person2#: Let me see. . . I'm sorry, but we don't have any more non-smoking rooms. We won't charge you for your room tonight.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry about this.
#Person1#: That's OK. Thanks for your help. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# asked for a non-smoking room, but #Person1#'s room smells like cigarette smoke. #Person2# doesn't have any non-smoking rooms so they won't charge #Person1# for tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have an appointment for half past one.
#Person2#: What can I help you with?
#Person1#: Well, I have a problem with my class schedule.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It seems that I've been given two classes scheduled at the same time.
#Person2#: I can understand the problem with that.
#Person1#: Is there any way that you can fix my schedule?
#Person2#: No problem, do you want those classes still?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: Let me see if I can find one of these classes on another day.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# has been given two classes scheduled at the same time. #Person2# will help #Person1# find one of them on another day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.
#Person2#: Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?
#Person1#: Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.
#Person2#: I am curious as to why you want to leave your current employer.
#Person1#: I am interested in switching fields.
#Person2#: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular.
#Person1#: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.
#Person2#: What are you not good at?
#Person1#: I am impatient with myself at times and am hard on myself.
#Person2#: We appreciate hearing that about you! | #Person1# tells Bill that #Person1# is interested in switching fields, good at teamwork, and is impatient with #Person1#'s self. Bill appreciates hearing that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, have you ever watched Beijing Opera?
#Person2#: Yes, I watched once.
#Person1#: What do you think of it?
#Person2#: Well, honestly speaking, I went to watch it out of curiosity. I'd say it's really a special art form.
#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. Actually, I'm a Beijing Opera fan.
#Person2#: Really? Good for you. | John thinks Beijing Opera is a special art form and #Person1# is a fan of 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#: Today we are talking to John Knox about the structure of Biopaints plant. John's the General Manager of the Bath factory. John, do you think you could tell us something about the way Biopaints is actually organized?
#Person2#: Er... yes, certainly. Urn... we employ about two thousand people in all in two different locations. Most people work here at our headquarters plant. And this is where we have the administrative departments, of course.
#Person1#: Perhaps you could say something about the departmental structure?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Urn.., now.., er... first of all we've got four main divisions. There's the production division which, as the name suggests, is responsible for production operations. And as you know we've got two factories, er... one here in Bath, UK, and the other in Lille, France. Er... Philippe Rochard is the other General Manager, there in Lille.
#Person1#: And you're completely independent of each other, is that right?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, yes. Our... our two plants are fairly independent. I mean, I... am responsible to Bill Williamson, the Production Manager, and we have to cooperate closely with.., with Helga Meier, the Marketing Manager.
#Person1#: Mm.
#Person2#: But otherwise, as far as day-to-day running is concerned, we're pretty much left alone to get on with the job. Haha. Oh, and I forgot to mention the most important division of all, some people say. That's finance. Er... the Financial Director is Fred Rasmussen. He's a very important man. And his task is to make sure the money-side of things is OK. The accountant and such people, they report to him directly.
#Person1#: Is that all? Um.
#Person2#: Oh, no, no, no, no. There's personnel.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: That's quite separate. David Hopper is Personnel Manager. And the Training Manager reports to him of course.
#Person1#: But I imagine that a firm such as your own has smaller departments within the divisions?
#Person2#: Oh yes, that's the case, yes. I mentioned that we are fairly independent.
#Person1#: What about Research and Development? Isn't that a separate department?
#Person2#: Well, in terms of the laboratories, there are.., there are two er... one at each production plant. But it's a department in the production division and it has a single head. And that's Piet Van De Geer.
#Person1#: Are there any other features worth mentioning?
#Person2#: Well, if we take our division, which of course I know best, we've got several other departments, which all report, as I said, to Bill Williamson and which I am responsible for on this site. Er... now there's the..., er..., planning department. Ray Wood is in charge of that. And a purchasing department er... they buy in the materials for production.
#Person1#: Yes, and what about the board of directors and the chairman?
#Person2#: Yes, well, they're at the top, aren't they, of course? I... I mean, a couple of the executives are directors themselves. The Managing Director, of course, that's Ernest Roberts and then there's... | John Knox tells #Person1# about the structure of the Biopaints plant. He says Biopaints has two locations and four main divisions, namely the administrative division, the production division, the finance division, and the personnel division. John also introduces the board of directors and the chairman. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say: a friend to all is a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, but you're my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks! | Andrew tells #Person1# that he is lonely because he wishes he had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes. #Person1# advises him to join a club to make new 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#: Harry, guess what? I've just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.
#Person2#: Oh, that's good news! We haven't seen them for ages.
#Person1#: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedding three years ago.
#Person2#: Did Pamela mention how long they'll stay?
#Person1#: About one week.
#Person2#: Great! I can't wait to show them around our new house.
#Person1#: Me too. We haven't had any guests since we moved in here. If the weather is fine, we can have a barbecue in the garden.
#Person2#: Good idea. I'll go to the market tomorrow to buy all the things we'll need. | #Person1# tells Harry that Pamela and Peter will visit them for about one week. They are both excited. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ma'am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?
#Person2#: Sure, you're welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can't put up with the noise you might as well save the trip. | #Person1# wants to look at #Person2#'s apartment for rent and she tells #Person1# about the noise. | Summarize the 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, John.
#Person2#: Oh! Hi, Laura. What are you doing here?
#Person1#: Uh, I'm usually here on weekends. It's my uncle's shop. So you are looking for a bike?
#Person2#: Yeah. Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I should get some exercise instead of taking the bus all the time.
#Person1#: Well, that's a good idea and you come to the right place. Do you know what you like?
#Person2#: Well, I don't want a racer or a touring bike or anything like that. Mostly I'll just be using it to get me back and forth from work.
#Person1#: How far is that?
#Person2#: About four miles.
#Person1#: Are there a lot of hills on the way?
#Person2#: Some, I guess. But maybe I should tell you at first that I only got 150 dollars. Can I get anything decent for that?
#Person1#: Well, you are not going to get anything on the top of the line. But we do have a few trade-ins in the back that are in good condition.
#Person2#: That sounds good.
#Person1#: And you are right. For the kind of ride you are going to be doing, the most important thing is comfort. You want to make sure it's the right height for you? Follow me and I'll show you what we've got. | John wants to buy a bike and tells Laura that he just needs one to work. Laura thinks the most important thing for him is comfort and will show him some bikes. | Summarize the 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 seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. You're always staying late and working overtime.
#Person2#: That's true. But it's no bother to me. The work is interesting. I don't mind extra hours at all. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# always works overtime, but #Person2# enjoys 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#: Have you got any hobbies, Rod?
#Person2#: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and...
#Person1#: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs.
#Person2#: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy.
#Person1#: How about your mother?
#Person2#: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home.
#Person1#: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones.
#Person2#: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood.
#Person1#: Your family has got a variety of interests. | Rod has many hobbies but Jessie only has one. He tells her that everyone in his family has more than one interest and introduces their hobbies. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, Claire, you're into drama!
#Person2#: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program.
#Person1#: What excites you about drama?
#Person2#: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people are saying even though they might be lying.
#Person1#: That would be useful.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's very useful for me as well. I'm an English lecturer, so I use a lot of drama in my classes such as role plays. And I ask my students to create mini-dramas. They really respond well. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D course. I'd like to concentrate on Asian drama and try to bring Asian theatre to the world's attention. I don't know how successful I would be, but here's hoping.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure you'll be successful. Now, Claire, what do you do for stage fright?
#Person2#: Ah, stage fright! Well, many actors have that problem. I get stage fright every time I'm going to teach a new class. The night before, I usually can't sleep.
#Person1#: What? For teaching?
#Person2#: Yes. I get really bad stage fright. But the minute I step into the classroom or get onto the stage, it just all falls into place. Then I just feel like: Yeah, this is what I mean to do. And I'm fine.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cool! | Claire hopes to get into a Ph.D. course on drama because drama helps with her English teaching. Claire tells #Person1# that she has stage fright for teaching but she is fine when she on stage. | Summarize the 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 seven o'clock already. Mary should be home by now.
#Person2#: Oh. I forgot to tell you that she called this afternoon and told me that she was going to a party at her classmate's house and wouldn't be home until 10. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Mary will be home late. | Summarize the 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, Nancy. This is Bob. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. A hit too busy though. You know, I'm trying to put everything in order in my new flat.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Well, I am wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow night. I think it will be good. And if I remember correctly, you did say you liked country music.
#Person2#: Yes. That's fight. It's nice of you to ask, Bob. But I don't think I can. Mother has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go to the theatre together. In fact she's getting the tickets this evening.
#Person1#: Oh, well, never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you are free next Saturday.
#Person2#: Oh, I'd like to very much. But what time exactly?
#Person1#: It starts at 7:30, I think.
#Person2#: Oh, good. That'll be fine. The tennis match will be over by 5 o'clock, I'm sure.
#Person1#: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets.
#Person2#: Sure. Bye. | Bob invites Nancy to a concert but she has already planned to go to the theatre. Thus, they decide to go to a concert next weekend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are the key factors that you would consider when you want to buy a car?
#Person2#: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also pay attention to the fuel consumption of the car. You know, the rise in gasoline prices is huge. So I would rather to consider a smaller car with smaller engine. For which I can also save some tax. Last of the list, I also consider the safety.
#Person1#: What about the environmental factors?
#Person2#: Well, I do prefer the lower emission cars as long as it doesn't cost much. Some environmentally-friendly cars are really expensive.
#Person1#: Sure they are. Some hi-tech devices are built in to make sure they pollute less. Some of these green cars have not become standard. So the production costs are still high. But anyway, we should make efforts to start with. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# considers the car price, size, and color. #Person2# also cares about the environment so #Person2# prefers a smaller engine and lower emissions. #Person1# tells #Person2# that environmentally-friendly cars are expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Hello sir, may I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. Can I see that T-shirt on the top shelf please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here it is.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: 50 dollars.
#Person1#: 50 dollars. That's too much.
#Person2#: How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.
#Person1#: I don't like that one.
#Person2#: How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like.
#Person1#: That's nice. How much is it?
#Person2#: 30 dollars.
#Person1#: That'll be fine.
#Person2#: Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?
#Person1#: That blue one's fine.
#Person2#: Do you need any more of these shirts?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: How many do you want?
#Person1#: I'll take two more, a red one and a white one. | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose T-shirts and #Person1# buys three in different colors from #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: it's a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: yeah, and most excitingly, I met the girl living under me today. She's really nice.
#Person1#: is she American?
#Person2#: yeah, and most importantly, she's single! Man, I could tell from the moment I saw her, she's the girl of my dreams!
#Person1#: so I take it you two are hitting it off? I know it's very convenient to be in a relationship with your neighbor, but what if you break up?
#Person2#: I don't know. I am not really worried about that. I don't wanna lose before even starting. Besides I think the other two American guys have also fallen for her.
#Person1#: sounds like you've got some competition. You made a move already?
#Person2#: not yet. But I am thinking of inviting her to dinner sometime. I know some good restaurants nearby.
#Person1#: that's nice. Having been here a little while surely gives you the advantage, eh?
#Person2#: you bet. Now that you mentioned it, I think I'll call her now and see if she is available tonight.
#Person1#: good luck!
#Person2#: thanks! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes the girl living under him and another two American guys like her, too. #Person2# will ask her out and #Person1# wishes him good luck. | Summarize the 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, girls.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Luke.
#Person1#: This afternoon we're going to learn how to cook soup. Open your book at unit 2.
#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss Luke.
#Person1#: Yes, Sue?
#Person2#: There is some chewing gum on your shoes.
#Person1#: Who threw the chewing gum on the floor?
#Person2#: It's June Cook.
#Person3#: It wasn't me. You stupid fool!
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person3#: There is no excuse for you!
#Person1#: You are always a little rude in the class. You should learn to be polite.
#Person3#: You should learn how not to be ugly! | Sue tells Miss Luke that she has some chewing gum on her shoes. Sue says June threw the chewing gum on the floor but June says it wasn't her and Sue and Miss Luke are stupid. | Summarize the 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 biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country.
#Person1#: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution laws have been introduced.
#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.
#Person1#: I think you're right. An international response to this problem is needed. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about air pollution in their countries and they call for an international response because a single country can do nothing. | Summarize the 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, you look like a drowned rat. Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today?
#Person2#: I knew there would be a rain, but I didn't expect it would rain cats and dogs today.
#Person1#: Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold.
#Person2#: You are right. I don't want to get sick. Could you put my wet clothes into the washing machine?
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person2# didn't expect the rain to be heavy, so #Person2# is drowned. #Person1# advises #Person2# to shower. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mrs. Jane. For the past 3 weeks I have not been satisfied with your work.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. What do you mean? why?
#Person1#: Well, your manager told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagues.
#Person2#: Look Mister Travers that I explain...
#Person1#: Mrs. Jean I know you have been with us for a while now, but this business is changing fast. We need People who can keep up and work as a team.
#Person2#: Mister Travers my mother has been ill. She is suffering from stomach cancer. I've been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her and I've even had to leave work early a few times to take care of her. I've been so tired and...
#Person1#: Oh, I had no idea Miss Jane.
#Person2#: I know my work has suffered these past few weeks. But I promise I will make up for it.
#Person1#: Listen. Why don't you take a couple of days off? It's much more important that you be with your mother while she is recovering.
#Person2#: Really sir? Thank you so much.
#Person1#: Of course, just look after your mother and then come back to work when she's better. | Mr. Travers points out Mrs. Jane's problems with the work and she explains that her mother suffers from stomach cancer. He gives her a couple of days off and she is grateful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really like those trousers, but I'm afraid I don't have much cash with me. Is there a cash point near here please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's not far, go out of the shop turn right then right again into avenue Dissuade, go up the street to the corner and there on the corner on your right is the cash point next to the bank. There's a cafe opposite the road.
#Person1#: Next to the bank. Yes, of course, thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the cashpoint. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, this get together we're having at club mango.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: It's not my favorite place. Couldn't we think of somewhere better?
#Person2#: Well, the other seemed to be happy enough with it.
#Person1#: The trouble is, it's so noisy there that you can't really have any sort of conversation and surely that's the point of us all getting together.
#Person2#: So what? You don't want to come?
#Person1#: That's not what I said. I just rather meet up somewhere else. I'm sure we could come up with a better place if we give it some thought. | #Person1# is not satisfied with the party place because it's too noisy and wants to find a better place. #Person2# says others feel 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#: Hi, Megan. You look terrible. What's up?
#Person2#: Something terrible happened this morning. Well, I was playing ball with Tenny, the girl next door, and Bonzo in the garden and the ball went into the road. And ...
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: And Bonzo jumped over the fence after it and he got hit by a car.
#Person1#: Oh, no. And is he?
#Person2#: Yes. We took him to the vet's immediately but nothing could help.
#Person1#: Oh, poor Bonzo and poor you.
#Person2#: He was just like my brother. We'd had him since he was a tiny puppy.
#Person1#: I'm really sorry to hear that. | Megan tells #Person1# that her dog Bonzo was hit by a car and #Person1# feels sorry 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#: Can I borrow your notes for history? I'll return them tomorrow.
#Person2#: Why didn't you use your notes? I saw you take notes carefully in every class.
#Person1#: It was raining cats and dogs yesterday when I was walking home after school. I didn't take an umbrella. My notebook was completely wet and I could no longer recognize the words.
#Person2#: Bad luck. I was almost caught in the rain, too. Luckily, Mike's father gave me a lift and I arrived home before it started pouring.
#Person1#: So do you have your notes with you now?
#Person2#: No, they're in my closet. I'll get them for you after school today.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: By the way, what about going swimming tonight?
#Person1#: Not tonight. I'll copy all your notes tonight, or I can't return them to you tomorrow.
#Person2#: Oh, right. well, I hope it won't rain today, or I'll have to borrow notes, too. | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s notes because #Person1#'s is wet. #Person2# will get the notes for #Person1# after school. #Person2# invites #Person1# to swim but #Person1# refuses because #Person1# has to copy all the notes tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I've only just arrived.
#Person2#: Oh, good. Now here are the keys. Let's go in. There are 2 apartments. The one for rent is on the right. Do come in.
#Person1#: Thank you. I like the carpet. The color is nice, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, and this apartment is in good condition. Here is your lounge.
#Person1#: Where would we eat?
#Person2#: There is this corner here, or you can use your kitchen. Come and see.
#Person1#: The kitchen is quite small.
#Person2#: Yes, but it has everything, cooker, fridge, even a dishwasher.
#Person1#: And there are lots of cupboards.
#Person2#: Let me show you the bedrooms. This is the smaller one.
#Person1#: It's a good size, though.
#Person2#: Now come into the other bedroom. You can see the bathroom too.
#Person1#: Yes, it is very nice. But I will have to ask my friend first and we will come together. I understand it is $800 a month.
#Person2#: Yes, but a few blocks downtown would be much more expensive.
#Person1#: Well, thank you. I will be in touch. | #Person2# shows #Person1# around the apartment for rent. #Person1# thinks the kitchen is small but the bedroom is a good size. #Person1# will talk to #Person1#'s friend and keep in touch. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Where does he live?
#Person2#: He lives in Dalian. And I'm going there by train because I don't like the bus.
#Person1#: How long will the train journey take?
#Person2#: Well, the train leaves at 6:00 in the morning and arrives there at about 10:00.
#Person1#: Who will meet you at the station?
#Person2#: My aunt is going to meet me. She can drive.
#Person1#: What is the weather like there?
#Person2#: It is cold and wet.
#Person1#: I hope you have a good journey.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot, Sam. See you soon.
#Person1#: Bye. | Jane tells Sam her uncle hasn't been well. She will take the train to visit him and her aunt will pick her 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#: Is the weather in San Francisco so bad all the time in the fall?
#Person2#: Yeah, but this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
#Person2#: You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies, seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.
#Person1#: Too expensive. Can you believe how much movies cost these days?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's crazy. It's like $9 a movie.
#Person1#: Unless it's a date, I'm not going to pay that much to watch a movie. | #Person1# thinks the weather is bad in the fall in San Francisco and #Person2# suggests #Person1# watch movies during the bad weather. But #Person1# thinks movies are too expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about the equipment in our company?
#Person2#: We have to equip our company with a network of work stations at every office and show room as soon as possible.
#Person1#: I also realized this issue. And office automation is essential.
#Person2#: Besides, Internet tends to be more essential now in the information age.
#Person1#: Good idea. A network of work stations is helpful for our management.
#Person2#: And, to be frank, our copying machines are too slow ; our telephone system is limited in function.
#Person1#: You are right. The current equipment of our offices really falls behind. Next week, you can provide me a catalogue of new equipment. | #Person2# thinks they have to equip the company with a network of work stations and current equipment falls behind. #Person1# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Daisy, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. I haven ' t seen you for quite some time. What have you been up to recently?
#Person1#: I have been spending a lot of time watching movies at home, so you wouldn't have seen me. Recently, I've been obsessed with horror films.
#Person2#: Oh, how can you be infatuated with horror films? They're so scary.
#Person1#: Yeah, you are right I used to not watch horror films, but after seeing Silence of the Lamb with Mike last month, I fell in love with them.
#Person2#: It's amazing. But if I were you, I wouldn't have the courage to watch the first one.
#Person1#: But it's really exciting.
#Person2#: Maybe, but I would rather watch romance, science fiction, crime or even disaster movie instead of a horror picture. I wouldn't dare sleep at night after watching one.
#Person1#: Basically. you'll watch any type of movie except horror.
#Person2#: Yep.
#Person1#: I think you should have a try someday. Maybe you'll change your mind.
#Person2#: Maybe. After all, I am grown up now. | #Person1# has been spending a lot of time watching movies and has been obsessed with horror films. Daisy thinks they're scary. #Person1# thinks Daisy should have a try, and Daisy agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you this afternoon?
#Person2#: I want to take out some money, but there's a massive queue for the ATM so I thought I'd do it over the counter.
#Person1#: Unfortunately, an ATM is being refilled because it ran out of money. That's what's causing the hold up.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I thought maybe it was just the time of the day, although it isn't usually busy at 2:30 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: You are right, you've just missed the lunchtime rush. Could you fill out a withdrawal slip, please?
#Person2#: I did that already, while I was waiting. Also, here's my card.
#Person1#: Thank you. And you require. . .
#Person2#: 800 RIB, please.
#Person1#: Please enter your personal code right here, on the key pad. And sign here, please.
#Person2#: OK. . .
#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your card back and your money. Please double check it for me.
#Person2#: Yes, that's great. Thanks. | #Person1# at the counter tells #Person2# the ATM's being refilled causes the hold up and helps #Person2# take out 800 RIB. | Summarize the 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#: What's the price of the bread?
#Person1#: 2. 50 Yuan.
#Person2#: And how much is the coca cola?
#Person1#: 3. 00 Yuan.
#Person2#: Here is ten Yuan.
#Person1#: Here is your change, please.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Welcome to my shop next time. | #Person2# buys bread and a coca-cola at #Person1#'s shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to play golf with me?
#Person2#: I would like to. but I'm not good at it.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I will teach you.
#Person2#: That's great! When will we go?
#Person1#: Tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: All right. What should I take?
#Person1#: Just take your golf club. I will pick you up tomorrow.
#Person2#: Thanks. I will wait for you at my home.
#Person1#: Well, see you tomorrow. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to play golf together tomorrow and promises to teach #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#: Hi, Mike, what gives?
#Person2#: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.
#Person1#: Hey, great set of wheels.
#Person2#: You like it, huh?
#Person1#: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world.
#Person2#: It is special, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?
#Person2#: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the next two years.
#Person1#: I can imagine.
#Person2#: Hey, let's go for a spin. You can try it out.
#Person1#: I'd love to.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | Bill likes Mike's new car, and Mike invites Bill for a spin. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to the hospital.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Professor Wang was hurt in a traffic accident.
#Person1#: That's too bad. How are things now?
#Person2#: His life is hanging by a thread, and he is under an emergency treatment. | #Person2#' tells #Person1# Professor Wang's accident and his situation. | Summarize the 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 goodness! You're kidding!
#Person2#: No. I'm serious. I'm going to quit my job.
#Person1#: That's amazing! You got a good pay here, didn't you?
#Person2#: It's true. But I can't show my abilities.
#Person1#: Come on! Don't be silly!
#Person2#: Your present job is something better. Why do you change?
#Person1#: Well. How do you know? | #Person2#'s going to quit the job, and #Person1# persuades #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to check in, PLS.
#Person2#: Awfully sorry, sir. There are no rooms available now.
#Person1#: But I'Ve reserved a room the day before yesterday.
#Person2#: Sorry, may I have your name?
#Person1#: Tony Bush.
#Person2#: Pls wait a minute, let me check. Excuse me, but I can't seem to find your name on our list. Are you sure you have a reservation for tonight?
#Person1#: Of course, I did it myself.
#Person2#: I am terribly sorry. There must have been some mistakes. Let me check it again. Oh, yes, there is a name listed as Tommy Bush. It must be the fault of the clerk who registered your name. I apologize.
#Person1#: Don't worry about that.
#Person2#: According to the records, your reservation is for a single room with shower and air conditioners for two nights. The room rate will be 110 dollars per night, including 10 % tax and 4 % service charge. Is this right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. I'd like to pay my bill by credit card.
#Person2#: May I make a copy of your card?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Ok, now could you fill out this registration form?
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: Your room number is 707. Here is your key. The bellhop will help you carry the suitcases to your room. Have a nice evening! | Tony Bush has a reservation at #Person2#'s hotel. #Person2# can't find his name on the list first and apologize that there must have been some mistakes. Then #Person2# helps Tony check-in after confirming Tony's information. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Helen.
#Person2#: Hi, Steven.
#Person1#: How are you today?
#Person2#: I'm very well, Thank you. And you?
#Person1#: I'm fine, thanks. How is Tony?
#Person2#: He's fine, Thanks. How's Emma?
#Person1#: She's very well, too, Helen. Goodbye, Helen. Nice to see you.
#Person2#: Nice to see you, too, Steven. Goodbye. | Helen and Steven greet each other and the people they know. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am looking for a pan.
#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like?
#Person1#: A big one would be nice.
#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16'in diameter.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I like that one, but it's too heavy.
#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.
#Person1#: Oh, yes! This is much better. But it has an aluminum handle.
#Person2#: Here you go. Same pan, but with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle.
#Person1#: Yes. That's perfect. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Great. Will that be cash or charge?
#Person1#: Oh, wait a minute. What about a lid for the pan?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot to show you the lid. It comes with the pan. | #Person1# buys a big aluminum pan with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle and a lid at #Person2#'s store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could I speak to you for a minute?
#Person2#: What do you want to speak to me about?
#Person1#: I want to talk about this year's election.
#Person2#: Oh, you do?
#Person1#: I am volunteering for the campaign.
#Person2#: What made you decide to volunteer?
#Person1#: I want to be a part of history.
#Person2#: Good for you.
#Person1#: Do you plan on voting?
#Person2#: I will be voting.
#Person1#: You should try and make it early to your polling place.
#Person2#: Thanks for letting me know. | #Person1# wants to speak to #Person2# about this year's election and reminds #Person2# to vote early. | Summarize the 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, I've finished my homework.
#Person2#: Well, what game do you want to play?
#Person1#: Do you want to play poker?
#Person2#: Do you know how to play it?
#Person1#: I'll teach you.
#Person2#: OK. Teach me how to play the game. | #Person1# will teach Dad to play poker. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, do you have a vacancy?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, we still have four left.
#Person1#: Well, I would like to book a single room.
#Person2#: How long would you stay?
#Person1#: 5 days. From Feb. 13 to 18. | #Person2# helps #Person1# book a single room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Andy. I am going to Isabel's. Are you coming?
#Person2#: No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can't afford it.
#Person1#: That is no problem at all. Isabel's is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don't want to miss such a good chance, do you?
#Person2#: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.
#Person1#: All right, but hurry up. It takes you hours to change.
#Person2#: I will. Do you think we can get something really nice and cheap? I mean this is the last day.
#Person1#: I think so. They don't sell shoddy cloth for one thing.
#Person2#: Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much. She didn't buy it of course. It would cost her three months'salary.
#Person1#: She already bought that evening gown.
#Person2#: When?
#Person1#: Yesterday. She wore that gown last night, and showed it off to everybody at Mr. Mile's party.
#Person2#: Oh? Isn't that like her.
#Person1#: Hurry up, will you? We'll have to go to the gas station first.
#Person2#: All right, all right. I am ready to go. Let's go! | Isabel's having a clearance sale, and #Person1# invites Andy to go to Isabel's together. Andy wants to invite Cindy. #Person1# tells Andy Cindy already bought a gown there and asks Andy to hurry 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#: Hey, Terry, have all the players got here?
#Person2#: Yeah, most of them have arrived. Don't worry. There are still 20 minutes left before the match.
#Person1#: OK. By the way, the stadium is terrific.
#Person2#: Of course. It's a newly-built one.
#Person1#: We are lucky to play in a new stadium.
#Person2#: Hurry up, Benjamin! Pass the ball to me. I'm good at shooting.
#Person1#: Look out. Catch the ball. You should dunk besides the three-point line.
#Person2#: Oh, God! I didn't touch anybody. How can I commit a foul?
#Person1#: Just calm down. It's just a turnover. Make up your mind and we can shoot well.
#Person2#: Yes, I got it. Come on, Benjamin, don't let him get into the paint.
#Person1#: No problem, I once played a 2 - meter-high player successfully.
#Person2#: Really? You must be. . .
#Person1#: But that game he dunked over me for 13 times.
#Person2#: That's interesting. Let's hurry up, we should beat them in the first half.
#Person1#: Oh, look, what's happened to Jack? He sat down.
#Person2#: He may be injured. Yes, come on, call the team doctor. | Terry and Benjamin are playing basketball in the newly-built stadium. Benjamin is confident with the shooting. Terry wants to beat the other team in the first half, but Benjamin finds Jack may be injured. | Summarize the 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, Nancy. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
#Person1#: You mean used cars?
#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problems.
#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now.
#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car.
#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there? | Tom needs to get another car. Nancy puts up some suggestions, and Tom wants a new car with easy loans. | Summarize the 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, Bill. It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd. How are you?
#Person2#: Hello, Marsha, I haven't heard from you in a long time. I'm great, and you?
#Person1#: Not too bad at all. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to know about how much it's going to run this year. You know, so we can have the funds put aside.
#Person2#: I'm really busy right now. I got a lot on my plate. So this isn't an actual bid you want but just a ballpark figure?
#Person1#: Right, a ballpark figure is fine, and slant it a little high if you have to.
#Person2#: Well, I can give you those figures now over the phone, is that okay? Or do you need them in writing?
#Person1#: It's going to be shown to the Board so I need it in writing. Make all the prices subject to confirmation so you can't be held to them. How soon can I have it?
#Person2#: Is this another rush, dear? Did you forget and wait until the last minute again?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm afraid so. I really need your help here.
#Person2#: Well, just because it's you. Tomorrow, say around noon. | Marsha Black is getting ready to place the Christmas orders and needs to know about how much it's going to run this year. Bill will give her a ballpark figure in writing tomorrow around noon. | Summarize the 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 beg your pardon for being late.
#Person2#: Better late than never.
#Person1#: So sorry, I don't mean to be.
#Person2#: That's perfectly all right.
#Person1#: Thanks for your forgiving.
#Person2#: It's really of nothing.
#Person1#: I'll work hard.
#Person2#: That's quite all right. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s forgiveness of #Person1#'s being late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you going to play this weekend?
#Person2#: I have not given it much thought. Do you have any good suggestions?
#Person1#: I want to spend two days in the mountains with friends. The city is too noisy. Do you know Tangle Temple?
#Person2#: I have been there. It is in the middle of the mountains. It is not noisy there and you have to be a vegetarian.
#Person1#: Do you want to climb the mountain with us?
#Person2#: Does it have enough lodging?
#Person1#: No problem. The temple is quite large.
#Person2#: There are many ancient pine trees there. It is especially quiet at night. It is wonderful to listen to the monks chanting while listening to the soothing sound of the winds in the pine trees.
#Person1#: I'm getting a little excited now. What clothes should I wear?
#Person2#: Take some thick clothes with you. It is rather cold there at night. If you wear the T-shirt you're wearing now, you will become a'popsicle'.
#Person1#: Anything else I should bring?
#Person2#: If you like taking pictures, you may bring a camera with you.
#Person1#: Needless to say. | #Person1# is going to spend two days in the mountains with friends and invites #Person2# to climb with them. #Person2# is excited about it and asks #Person1# what to wear and what to bring. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets that people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of physical exercise every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.
#Person1#: So you think it's OK for people who are dieting to eat chocolate, don't you?
#Person2#: Sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small dessert.
#Person1#: How about drinking soda?
#Person2#: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be treated seriously ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever.
#Person1#: And have you ever tried taking vitamins?
#Person2#: I used to take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.
#Person1#: How do you know so much about food and dieting?
#Person2#: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size that I am now! | #Person1# asks #Person2# what obese people should do to lose weight. #Person2# says they need to eat healthy foods with the increase of physical exercise. #Person2# knows much about food and eating because #Person2# used to be twice the size that #Person2#'s now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ali! What's the matter? Can't you wake up this morning?
#Person2#: I was up late last night. My friend had a party. I only slept about four hours.
#Person1#: Why didn't you stay in bed this morning?
#Person2#: I have to meet my study group at the library. We have a big text next week.
#Person1#: A big text? Why didn't you study last night instead of going to the party?
#Person2#: Oh, it's OK. I studied a lot before the party.
#Person1#: Maybe that's not a good idea. I read a report. It said that if you don't get enough sleep after you study, you may forget 30% of what you've studied! | Ali was up late last night and has to meet the study group this morning, so Ali doesn't get enough sleep. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: According to Professor Thompson, language slowly but constantly develops from all forms into newer ones.
#Person2#: That's my opinion, too. We can easily find new words and new expressions in English.
#Person1#: Perhaps that's why new dictionaries are published about every five years. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the development of language. | Summarize the 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, Dick. You are wearing a black jacket but yellow trousers. It's the strangest combination I've ever seen.
#Person2#: I know. I got up late and dressed in a hurry. I didn't realize my mistake until I entered the office. | #Person1# finds Dick's wearing is strange. | Summarize the 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 home!
#Person2#: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat?
#Person1#: Well, ... uh ...
#Person2#: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course.
#Person1#: Really? Um .. Yeah.
#Person2#: What? What?
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Hm. Well, before that, I have a delicious seafood salad with shrimp.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: And, for desert, I made apple pie.
#Person1#: Oooh.
#Person2#: Honey. It took me three hours to make.
#Person1#: Oh ... well ... yeah ... um ... yeah.
#Person2#: Hmm. What's wrong? Don't you like ... don't you like what I made?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, I just had a hamburger, fries, and a chocolate shake.
#Person2#: You're kidding. Really?
#Person1#: Yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't know that you were making ...
#Person2#: Honey. I told you this morning that I was making you something nice.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I forgot. You ... you know how work is. Wait, wow, WAIT!! What are you doing? Why are you putting the food in my shoes?
#Person2#: So you can enjoy it as you walk to work tomorrow.
#Person1#: Ah! | #Person2# makes #Person1# something nice to eat, including the main course, starter, and dessert, but #Person1# forgot about it and has already had something after work. So #Person2# puts the food in #Person1#'s shoes to punish #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#: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?
#Person2#: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.
#Person1#: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.
#Person2#: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.
#Person1#: Let's see ... allowance.
#Person2#: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?
#Person1#: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.
#Person2#: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?
#Person1#: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.
#Person2#: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?
#Person1#: Umm.
#Person2#: What about opening up a lemonade stand?
#Person1#: I can try that. That'll be fun.
#Person2#: Okay. What else can you do?
#Person1#: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.
#Person2#: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?
#Person1#: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.
#Person2#: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?
#Person1#: Like a Game Boy?
#Person2#: Uh, something you need, let's say.
#Person1#: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)
#Person2#: [Laughing] | #Person1# wants to buy a Game Boy, but #Person1#'s mom disagreed. #Person1#'s dad suggests coming up with some ways that #Person1# can earn money to buy it. #Person2# puts up many ideas of earning money, and #Person1#'s dad says if #Person1# saves long, #Person1# can earn enough money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.
#Person1#: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?
#Person2#: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Tell me about it. What's, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, for about six months, he's been really down, and sometimes, I can't get him out of bed in the morning to go to school. He just seems so depressed. I just can't figure it out.
#Person1#: So, this has been going on like half a year?
#Person2#: Yeah, kind of on and off, but I don't know. I ... I just thought it would just kind of go away, and I just thought things would just get, I don't know, get better.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's not, that's pretty worrrisome. Um, I mean, I've noticed he's not hanging out with Jared very much anymore. You know, is he ... what's he doing when he's up?
#Person2#: Well, uh, a lot of the time he's not up. He just kind of uh, stays in bed. [ Really? ] I just can't figure it out. I don't know.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's, that's a big problem. I can see why you're really worried about him. Have you considered taken him to see a therapist, or a psychologist, or anybody?
#Person2#: Ah, no. I, I ... It's probably just a phase or something. I think some kids were picking on him at school, but I think that's stopped. He doesn't talk about it anymore, so I guess that's over.
#Person1#: So, you're saying that he was like being bullied and stuff?
#Person2#: Yes, yeah. But he didn't talk about it a lot. I thought it was just, you know, having some problems, and it just kind of would go away.
#Person1#: Well, you know, I don't know about that with the bullying or whatever, but you know, this has been going on for a long time. You really need to seriously address it.
#Person2#: I don't know. Uh, and well, his girlfriend just broke up with him, so I guess maybe that's had an impact on him.
#Person1#: Yeah, it has. Uh, that explains a lot. Um, have you looked at his Facebook page lately? [ What? ] He posted some stuff, well, he was posting some stuff, I think it was last night around midnight, um, yeah, talking about how much life sucks, wishing he could just disappear. [ Oh! ] Um, you know, I can't remember exactly the words he said, but I know that it really, really worried me. Some of the things he wrote are signs of, they might be thinking about suicide.
#Person2#: Ah, I, I, I just can't figure that out. I mean, kids sometimes just talk like that. I, I, I thought. I thought that was kind of natural.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes they do that. That's what makes it hard. Sometimes, kids just talk like that, but some of them are serious, and some of them end up talking their own lives. Some of them really do kill themselves. You know, you need to take this seriously. Six months (of being depressed) isn't normal. Six months isn't just to act like this isn't just a phase. It's, there's something going on.
#Person2#: So, any ideas? I mean, what should I do? I'm just kind of at a loss here.
#Person1#: Oh, you know. I was talking to a woman the other day about her daughter. Um, there are crisis numbers you can call. Also, you could go to the hospital; you can do to the emergency room, and they do assessments there. Psychological assessments. [ Okay. ] Um, you know, it might be kind of hard to get him out to the hospital, to get him out to go with you if you can't get him out to go to school, but you need to take this seriously. [ Yeah ... ] You could take him down to the hospital, down to the emergency room, so ...
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: You know, it's really important because you've got to get on top of it. He needs you; he needs to know that you really love him, that you're not just kind of ignoring this.
#Person2#: You know, I recently noticed that that I just saw some marks on his arms the other day, and I didn't know. I asked him about it. Kind of looked like some scratches, or something, and ...
#Person1#: I saw those too, and those aren't scratches. They're too deep to be scratches. He's doing self-harm, too.
#Person2#: Oh, man.
#Person1#: You know, um, these are really serious things, and he's crying out for help. He doesn't know how to handle what is going on in his life. He's really struggling.
#Person2#: You know, about a month ago, there was another boy in school, I think it (he) was about his age that, uh, took his own life, and I am wondering if that's had an impact on him.
#Person1#: Umm, don't you think it would have?
#Person2#: Probably. I don't know how well he knew the boy, but uh, I don't know.
#Person1#: Yeah, things like that do have an impact on kids, and you just can't run the risk. He might be mad at you for hauling him down to to the hospital, but you need help to find out what's going on, so that you can support him, and so you can make sure you are getting him all the help that he can have. These things are serious, and you don't want to look back later and say I wish I had done that.
#Person2#: Right. Well, yeah, send me that information, and uh, I'll start looking at it.
#Person1#: Alright, thanks. Man: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s kid Daniel has been down for six months and sometimes #Person2# can't get him out of bed to go to school. #Person2# can't figure it out and suspects that Daniel was like being bulled and stuff. #Person1# says the stuff Daniel posted on his Facebook page might be signs of suicide, but #Person2# thought it was kind of natural for kids just talk like that. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take it seriously and take Daniel down to the hospital or the emergency room. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the suicide of another boy in school, which may have an impact on Daniel. #Person1# thinks Daniel is struggling and advises #Person2# to support Daniel and get him all the help that he can have. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport.
#Person1#: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind.
#Person2#: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in.
#Person1#: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.
#Person2#: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.
#Person1#: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I'll explain later. You've got to be there in an hour.
#Person2#: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now.
#Person1#: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right?
#Person2#: No, there is one in the hall as well.
#Person1#: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week.
#Person2#: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold.
#Person1#: It's never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.
#Person2#: Right, we're ready. We've got the bags. I'm sure there's no need to rush.
#Person1#: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty.
#Person2#: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You're making me nervous.
#Person1#: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can't relax yet.
#Person2#: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport. | Mary has packed the passport but can't find it. #Person1# tells her the taxi is waiting and should hurry up, however, #Person1# finds Mary take a lot of stuff. Mary says there's no need to rush, and #Person1# makes her nervous. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen the job in the newspaper?
#Person2#: Do you mean the one in Manchester?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I saw it just now.
#Person1#: What do you think of it?
#Person2#: I think I'm not the type of man to do it.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: They need an engineer to take care of the machine and I don't even know anything about that kind of machine.
#Person1#: I know you are always quick to learn. I believe when you use it you will get to know it well.
#Person2#: Are you serious about that?
#Person1#: Sure I am. You should have a try.
#Person2#: Mm...maybe I should have a try. | #Person1# advises #Person2# to try the job in Manchester as an engineer because #Person2#'s quick to learn. #Person2# may have a try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How come Jime lost his job?
#Person2#: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job. | #Person1# misunderstands #Person2#'s words and thought Jime lost his 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#: Do you have special plans for the weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to a live play on Saturday evening.
#Person1#: And what about Sunday?
#Person2#: Well, on Sunday I'm going to the art exhibition with David. There're some new paintings about Mexico. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plans for the weekend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.
#Person2#: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?
#Person1#: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.
#Person2#: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.
#Person1#: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.
#Person2#: Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you.
#Person1#: But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, honey.
#Person1#: Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat.
#Person2#: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way.
#Person1#: Give me a break. It's not funny.
#Person2#: Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today.
#Person1#: Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner. | #Person1# and May are hanging out, but it's dying hot today. #Person1# suggests getting out of the heat, and #Person2# says it'll rain later today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There are two things that you'll need to know.
#Person2#: What are they?
#Person1#: The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch.
#Person2#: Wow!
#Person1#: Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two waves.
#Person2#: Two waves?
#Person1#: The school parking lot is not big enough for all the school buses to come in at one time. So only half the buses come in first to pick up the first wave's students.
#Person2#: And the other half come in later to pick up the second wave. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there are three lunch periods and two waves due to the limited school parking 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#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.
#Person2#: You're right! I will call him this weekend and meet him. | #Person1# tells #Person2# won't come back to school but can call 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#: What kinds of Tv programes do you enjoy watching?
#Person2#: I like current affairs programes and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?
#Person1#: I like those kinds of programes too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of Tv.
#Person2#: I agree. People often criticize Tv for showing too much sex and violence.
#Person1#: Yeah. And that's so funny because most people prefer watching sex and violence to watching something more educational!
#Person2#: Right. You can't blame the tv stations for showing popular kinds of programes. They need to make money from advertisements shown during and between programes.
#Person1#: In my country, there's a time limit on the advertisements that can be shown. I think it's about six minutes per hour.
#Person2#: That's great idea. But don't the Tv station lose a lot of money because of that?
#Person1#: No. they don't. they simply charge higher prices at peak times. Is there no limit on the amount of advertisements that can be shown on Tv in your country?
#Person2#: Not as far as I know. We have so many advertisements . the interruptions are unbearable sometimes! That's one reason that many people prefer satellite or cable Tv, where you pay a fixed amount each month.
#Person1#: Some people have satellite and cable Tv in my country, but people don't seem to keen to pay for their Tv programes. Besides, the terrestrial channels offer a good range of programes.
#Person2#: Well, there's a wildlife documentary on Tv in a few minutes. Shall we? | #Person1# and #Person2# both like educational programs. #Person1#'s country has a time limit on the advertisements, and people aren't keen to pay for TV programs, while #Person2#'s country doesn't have a limit, but people prefer satellite or cable TV. #Person2# suggests watching a wildlife documentary on TV. | Summarize the 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, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath.
#Person2#: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week.
#Person1#: Fine, we will cancel it.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# in the Peace Hotel helps Bobby to cancel his reservation. | Summarize the 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, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! And we have so much in common. We like the same team, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends.
#Person1#: It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar helping me spot new friends.
#Person1#: Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would say honesty.
#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either. | Mary tells #Person1# she met a guy last night and had a wonderful time. She describes the man, and #Person1# thinks they are a good match. Mary doesn't look for specific qualities in a friend, while #Person1# thinks honesty is the most valuable. Mary agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just meant that she's got different taste.
#Person2#: What kind of girl is she?
#Person1#: She's pretty conservative.
#Person2#: Is her fiance Taiwanese?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: How old is he?
#Person1#: About 30. He's really outgoing. But why do you ask? | #Person1# tells #Person2# the girl's got different taste. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave.
#Person2#: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea?
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus.
#Person2#: That's too bad.
#Person1#: Thank you for your hospitality.
#Person2#: Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: How about next time we meet at my place? And I'll treat you to Chinese food. I know how much you like it. We can order in and watch video too. Anything you like, I promise.
#Person2#: Great idea. I'm looking forward to it. See you then.
#Person1#: Well. I really do have to go.
#Person2#: Good night then.
#Person1#: See you tomorrow. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to stay a little longer, but #Person1# has to leave. #Person1# suggests meeting at #Person1#'s place 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#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
#Person1#: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a rain shower, the smell of the air is refreshing. It is also a best reason for ice-cream.
#Person2#: How do you get through the stuffy daytime?
#Person1#: Well, I have to hide in the air-conditioned rooms. Anyway, it is all worth, just think about the cool evening time. | #Person2# likes spring best. #Person1# prefers summer, especially the summer evenings. #Person2# wonders how #Person1# gets through the stuffy daytime. | Summarize the 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 Reservations. Good afternoon.
#Person2#: I'd like to book a double room for December 4th.
#Person1#: That's fine, sir. A double room for December 4th, right?
#Person2#: Yes. What is the rate, please?
#Person3#: The current rate is 35 dollars per night a room.
#Person2#: What services come with that?
#Person1#: You'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a newspaper delivered to your room every day.
#Person2#: That sounds not bad. I'll take it.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: From the evening of December 4th to the morning of December 7th.
#Person1#: That'll be three nights. Could you tell me your name, please?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Bill.
#Person1#: And what is your telephone number, please?
#Person2#: (0211) 268 4563.
#Person1#: (0211) 2678 4563. Thank you vary much, and we look forward to seeing you on December 4th.
#Person2#: Great. That's all. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Bill wants to book a double room for December 4th. #Person1# tells Bill the rate and the services. Bill leaves the telephone number and takes it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello Leo, how is India?
#Person2#: Tiring, our connecting flight from Mumbai was delayed several times.
#Person1#: What caused the delay?
#Person2#: Well, we had to go to a port miles from a big city. And there wasn't a major airport near by, the closest airport was a military base, which is sometimes used by a local airline.
#Person1#: So what time was your flight due to leave?
#Person2#: At 10:30 in the morning, but they told us it would leave at 12:30, then at 2:00, and then left at 3:30 at last.
#Person1#: Perhaps there was a technical problem or a storm.
#Person2#: Perhaps, but the military do not allow civil flights to land after 5, so we had to fly to another airport further away from our destination.
#Person1#: That must have been frustrating.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. | Leo tells #Person1# his flight was delayed several times. #Person1# guesses there was a technical problem or a storm, and Leo says they have to fly to another airport. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you recommend a good tailor?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: I want a new overcoat for the winter.
#Person2#: Oh, how about the tailor near my school?
#Person1#: I don't think that one is very good. I had a dress made there, but it pulled open under the arms a few days later.
#Person2#: Why don't you go back and reason with the taylor?
#Person1#: I did, but he refused to do anything about it and quarreled with me. In the end, I had to talk to the manager.
#Person2#: What did he say?
#Person1#: He said he would see what he could do.
#Person2#: Well, that's good.
#Person1#: But I don't want to have the same kind of trouble. Do you know any other tailors in town?
#Person2#: Well, there's one next to the sixth Department store. He said to be very good.
#Person1#: Could you take me there someday?
#Person2#: Certainly. How about next Sunday morning?
#Person1#: OK, that's very kind of you. | #Person2# recommends a tailor to #Person1#, but #Person1# has had trouble with the tailor. So #Person2# recommends another one and promises to take #Person1# there next Sunday morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently?
#Person2#: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying.
#Person1#: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year.
#Person2#: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University.
#Person1#: Great. Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future.
#Person2#: Maybe, but sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.
#Person1#: How about the younger one?
#Person2#: Well, Mark's teachers say he has ability, but he rarely does his best. He does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football.
#Person1#: But he can make his fortune at football. People can make a lot of money from sports now.
#Person2#: My wife always worries about their future. She wants Mark to study law. I don't believe in forcing them. But I wonder how Mark will progress over the next few years.
#Person1#: Perhaps you, you can have a talk with him now to find out what he's thinking about his studies and future plans.
#Person2#: Good idea. I'll take your advice. | Jack tells #Person1# that Jason never stops studying and is hoping to go to Harvard University. Mark has the ability but rarely does his best. #Person1# advises Jack to have a talk with Mark. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, can you help me? I need to buy a bed for my new apartment.
#Person2#: Of course, what size bed do you need?
#Person1#: It's a small apartment so I don't want anything too big.
#Person2#: Well, you should get a twin bed. That's the smallest size for an adult. It only fits one person. A bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people. Then there are queen size and king size beds. Those are very large. There are much too big for you.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks so much I'll get the smallest one. | #Person1# needs to buy a bed that isn't too big. #Person2# recommends a twin bed, and #Person1#'ll get the smallest 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#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our company to take into consideration?
#Person2#: No, nothing in particular.
#Person1#: All right. If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you two thousand and five hundred yuan a month at the start. You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. Besides, you may have a paid month holiday every year. How do you think about it?
#Person2#: As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of capacity.
#Person1#: Well, we'll give you our decision in a couple of days. It's a pleasure to talk to you, Mr. Liu.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. White. I really appreciate your assistance. | Mr. White tells Mr. Liu his job pay and treatment. Mr. Liu asks Mr. White to decide salary after experience of capacity. | Summarize the 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 depressed. What's on your mind?
#Person2#: Well, I had a blood test last week. The doctor said that I have high blood pressure and my blood is thick and sticky. I'm very worried.
#Person1#: Take it easy. When we last talked, you promised there would be more exercises in your life. But now you are putting on some weight.
#Person2#: I have to admit it's easier said than done.
#Person1#: Well, I think it's time for you to change your eating habits and develop a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise will improve your health.
#Person2#: But you know I'm just not into exercises. And I wouldn't have time for exercises, either.
#Person1#: You can do some jogging. It's easy and it doesn't take much time.
#Person2#: Actually, my doctor said the same thing. | #Person2# has high blood pressure. #Person1# suggests regular exercise and developing a healthy lifestyle, but #Person2# isn't into exercises. | Summarize the 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. Thank you for the interview.
#Person2#: No problem. Now, do you prefer working with others or flying solo?
#Person1#: Actually, I enjoy both.
#Person2#: So, what is most important to you in a job? Do you need job security or professional growth and a chance to advance?
#Person1#: I need job security.
#Person2#: Would you be able to relocate?
#Person1#: I am open to relocating.
#Person2#: What are your annual salary requirements?
#Person1#: I need at least 75, 000 per year.
#Person2#: I ' ll keep that in mind. Thank you for coming in today. We ' ll be in touch. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# enjoys both teamwork and flying solo; can relocate; needs job security and 75,000 per year. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to work out with you, Joan.
#Person2#: Don't mention it, let's go in.
#Person1#: Yeah, this place looks great. Wow, look at her, she can certainly get down, can't she?
#Person2#: She sure can. Are you jealous, Leslie?
#Person1#: A little, I wish I could do that.
#Person2#: You can! With a little practice.
#Person1#: Look at him, he's buff.
#Person2#: I think he's hot too.
#Person1#: How do they all get in such tiptop shape?
#Person2#: Exercised over and over. Exercise is a key.
#Person1#: That's it. I decided to turn over a new leaf. I'm going to exercise every single day.
#Person2#: Good for you, Leslie! | Leslie sees a flexible woman and a buff man. Joan encourages her to exercise to get in shape, and Leslie'll try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to have a piece of cake?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I'm on a diet.
#Person1#: Why? You're not fat.
#Person2#: I'm considering entering for the beauty contest this summer, so I must have a slender figure.
#Person1#: Women of all shapes would be beautiful if they are self-confident.
#Person2#: I'm afraid the judges do not think so. All the beauty contests are for slim girls only.
#Person1#: Well. There's a beauty contest in Thailand just for fat beauties.
#Person2#: How much do they weigh?
#Person1#: All the beauties who entered the contest were over 80kg.
#Person2#: But I'm not fat enough to enter that contest. | #Person2#'s on a diet for a beauty contest. But #Person1# thinks women of all shapes would be beautiful if they're self-confident. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's your city like?
#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.
#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?
#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.
#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment?
#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many s
#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?
#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more cultural, so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.
#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.
#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s city is interesting. The best thing is to go shopping and the public transport system is good. There are restaurants with food from all over the world. #Person2# hopes #Person1# to come for a visit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
#Person2#: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
#Person1#: You look so upset. What's going on?
#Person2#: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh, what a pity!
#Person2#: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
#Person1#: Is it that bad? It's nothing more than a game.
#Person2#: My opponent bowled me with the very first ball. I was wondering if it's appropriate for me to play table tennis.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! Failure is the mother of success. Don't lose heart. I'm sure you'll succeed.
#Person2#: Perhaps you are right. But I still need some time to recover from the failure.
#Person1#: I understand. | Steven lost the table tennis game and wonders if he's appropriate to play it. John encourages him not to lose heart. | Summarize the 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 take shell on a date, but I don't have much money.
#Person2#: What does she like to do?
#Person1#: She likes to golf, dance and eat foreign food.
#Person2#: Sounds like she has pretty pricy tastes.
#Person1#: Well, I really like being with her.
#Person2#: Have you thought about going in Dutch?
#Person1#: Dutch, where is that?
#Person2#: Not where, what. Dutch means you both pay your own way.
#Person1#: Oh, I wonder if she'll go for that. | #Person1# wants to date but doesn't have much money. #Person2# suggests going in Dutch. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
#Person2#: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I went home, then I'd have to find my own place.
#Person2#: You mean they're kicking you out?
#Person1#: Not really, they just don't want me living at home. My older sister did that, and she lived at home for seven years. Once she started living at home, it got harder and harder for her to move out.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like my parents want me to live at home the rest of my life. They said that it's ok if I move back home to begin with, but they want me to find a place of my own after a year or so.
#Person1#: My parents just didn't handle my older sister very well, and because of that, they want me to be more independent. They think that it's important that I should learn how to live on my own.
#Person2#: I know I need to learn that myself, but I just don't have the money for it at the moment. Living at home allows me to save up some money before I started finding a place. | Fred has found a job in his hometown and will live with his parents. #Person1#'s parents let #Person1# find #Person1#'s own place because they want #Person1# to be more independent. Fred thinks living at home allows him to save some money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You seem really ticked off. What's up?
#Person2#: Just get out of my face, would you?
#Person1#: Chill out! What's eating you, anyway?
#Person2#: Sorry. I'm just that I think I blew the final and now my parents are going to get all bent out of shape. I like totally drew a blank on everything!
#Person1#: Well, now you're really going to freak out when I tell you who aced it. . . what's-her-face. . . the one who always kisses up to the teacher.
#Person2#: Jennifer Davies? Give me a break! I can't stand her. She's such a dweeb! How could she possibly ace it when she keeps cutting class all the time?
#Person1#: She's the teacher's pet, that's why. Besides, he's so laid back he lets her get away with it. She just really rubs me the wrong way. And you know what? I think she's got the hots for him, too.
#Person2#: Get out of here!
#Person1#: I'm dead serious. Yesterday, before class starts, she walks up to Mr. - Edward's desk and goes, ' Good morning, Jim. '
#Person2#: Oh, gag me! She's totally gross! | #Person2# thinks #Person2# blew the final, so #Person2# feels annoyed. #Person1# tells #Person2# Jennifer aced the exam because she's the teacher's pet. #Person2# feels Jennifer is gross. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and he thinks it may be the spark plug or the starter motor.
#Person1#: Those are possible problems, but tell me, when you turn the key, do you hear the starter motor crank?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it usually does when I start the car, but nothing else happens. The engine won't start. Should I maybe press the accelerator?
#Person1#: No. If you step on the accelerator pedal you can flood the carburetor and your car will never start.
#Person2#: So what do you think it is?
#Person1#: I know this may seem like a silly question, but does your car have gasoline?
#Person2#: Umm. yeah! Right! I got the car started! Thanks for your help! I told you to fill the tank! | #Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to go through possible problems, and it turns out that #Person2#'s car has no gasoline. Eventually, #Person2# gets the car started. | Summarize the 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 Michael. Where are you going?
#Person2#: No where special. I was just taking a walk.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: To get a little exercise. I'm so out of shape.
#Person1#: Hey, I play basketball with a bunch of friends twice a week. It's great exercise and it's fun too. Why don't you come out and play with us?
#Person2#: That sounds great. Give me a call next time you guys play. | Michael's taking a walk to get exercise. #Person1# invites him to play basketball. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening, madam. Did you ring for service? Who can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. The light in this room is too dim. Please get me a brighter one.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll be back right away. Do you mind if I move your things?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Thank you. How is the light now?
#Person2#: It's much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. And if you need any other things, please let us know.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, the room is too cold for me. I feel rather cold when I sleep. Can you turn off the air-conditioning?
#Person1#: The air-conditioning is already off, madam.
#Person2#: Maybe I'm getting a cold.
#Person1#: Would you like an extra blanket?
#Person2#: OK. And would you please get me some hot water, too? I think I need to take some medicine.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll be right back. Here is a blanket and hot water for you. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Good night, madam. | #Person1# helps #Person2# get a brighter light and turn off the air-conditioning. #Person2# feels cold, so #Person1# brings #Person2# an extra blanket and some hot water. | Summarize 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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