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#Person1#: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?
#Person1#: Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.
#Person2#: Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.
#Person1#: How do you prefer this one? It cleans thoroughly without striping your natural protective oil. The gentle formula keeps skin soft and healthy.
#Person2#: Hm. . . the smell is too strong, I can't stand it. I'm very sensitive to fragrance.
#Person1#: We've also got a fragrance-free one, specially designed for sensitive skin. I'm sure you'll like it.
#Person2#: I'll try that. Do you have facial cream to go with that?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. This line of products is fragrance-free. We have a facial mask, moisturizing lotion, eye cream and tonic.
#Person2#: I'll buy the moisturizing lotion and cleansing gel first. If they suit me, I'll come back for the others later.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, madam. Here are some samples of our products. Do try them out. | #Person2# wants to buy cleansing milk and #Person1# recommends a fragrance-free cleansing gel. #Person2# buys the fragrance-free cleansing gel and moisturizing lotion, and #Person1# gives her some products' samples. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tom and Helen got married at last.
#Person2#: How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that.
#Person1#: I was invited to attend their wedding.
#Person2#: It's great. Although his father didn't agree with that, Tom went through with it.
#Person1#: How moving love is. | Tom and Helen got married, even Tom's father disagreed. | Summarize the 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 thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bad and the wardrobe.
#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.
#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.
#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount furniture store.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.
#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom. | #Person1# wants to redecorate the bedroom and bought a magazine to get some ideas. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive, so #Person1# should go to a discount furniture store to find similar things. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.
#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.
#Person2#: What's the exact information?
#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next morning by way of Melboume.
#Person2#: How long is the layover in Melboume?
#Person1#: About 1 hour. Would you buy it?
#Person2#: Yes. I want a first class single ticket. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney. | Summarize the 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, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me.
#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhaps first you could give me a brief overview I'd like to get a little bit of an idea of your background.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Well as you can see from the resume I'm 27 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, although our family moved to London when I was quite young, at around 16.
#Person1#: Ah I see, so you were actually educated in Europe?
#Person2#: Yes precisely. Although I was born in the US, I would definitely call London home. But as you see I'Ve actually spent a lot of my life moving from country to country. My Father was in the oil business
#Person1#: Very interesting. So it seems you had quite an adventurous childhood.
#Person2#: Absolutely! We were never still for too long. But now I'm really looking to settle down.
#Person1#: I see. Okay, well let's move on to discuss your education shall we?
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person1#'s impressed by #Person2#'s resume and asks #Person2# to give a brief overview. #Person2# was born in America but educated in Europe. #Person2# was moving from country to country but wants to settle down 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#: Hello! Is your taxi engaged?
#Person2#: No, this taxi is free.
#Person1#: Please take me to the Honging Hotel.
#Person2#: OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you.
#Person1#: Could you get there in twenty minutes?
#Person2#: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.
#Person1#: I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut. I have a friend waiting for me.
#Person2#: OK, I promise we'll get there in twenty minutes.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# promises to drive #Person1# to the Honging Hotel in twenty minutes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets.
#Person2#: It still feels really strange to me.
#Person1#: I know. I miss him terribly.
#Person2#: How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?
#Person1#: I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.
#Person2#: I guess you could choose that if you wanted.
#Person1#: No, I think I will run things much the same way that Dad did.
#Person2#: Dad really knew what he was doing when he chose you to take over for him when he was gone! | #Person1#'ll have all Dad's assets and tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll run things the same way that Dad did. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.
#Person2#: The kitchen god? What does he do?
#Person1#: He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!
#Person2#: Oh, no! I did a lot of bad things this year. I hope the kitchen god isn't like Lester--he blabs my mistakes to everybody!
#Person1#: Actually, there's a way to keep the kitchen god from telling the bad things you did.
#Person2#: What is it? Tell me! Will it work for Lester, too?
#Person1#: I think so! Just serve a lot of sweet dishes next week. That will make the kitchen god say sweet things about you!
#Person2#: Hmm. Are you sure that will work? I already tried giving chocolate to Lester.
#Person1#: And what happened?
#Person2#: His face broke out and he said it was my fault! | #Person1# tells #Person2# Lester's like the kitchen god who watches everyone and tells the boss whether they're good or bad. #Person2#'s afraid. #Person1# suggests serving sweet dishes, but #Person2# doesn't think it works. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you usually part your hair?
#Person2#: To the right.
#Person1#: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?
#Person2#: Looks good.
#Person1#: Would you like a shave?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Okay, let me brush you off. Thank you very much for coming.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair and even things up. #Person2#'s satisfied with the results. | Summarize the 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 does the political system work in your country?
#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.
#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?
#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do not belong to a party. If one party more than half of the mp's. they form a government. That means that they choose a prime minister can cabinet members.
#Person1#: What's a cabinet?
#Person2#: This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp's who are usually ministers. They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy.
#Person1#: Can any mp make a law?
#Person2#: Any mp can present a law to parliament. The proposed law is debated and voted on. If it is accepted, it becomes law.
#Person1#: I suppose a proposed a law needs the support of the big political parties.
#Person2#: Yes, it does, because they have most of the mp's. most mp's vote the way their party wants them to.
#Person1#: How do people choose which party or candidate to vote for?
#Person2#: They produce manifesto. These documents which states their policies. Some people just vote for the same party every time there is an election. Votes who often change the party they vote for are called floating voters. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties. | Summarize the 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, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing.
#Person1#: Finally. How long does the tour last?
#Person2#: For about 3 hours. Enjoy your trip. | #Person2# let #Person1# wait for 20 minutes before the tour. | Summarize the 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 coming to see me today.
#Person2#: It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway.
#Person1#: I missed you too.
#Person2#: Why haven't you tried to come see me then?
#Person1#: I've been really busy.
#Person2#: Doing what?
#Person1#: Working.
#Person2#: I would've come to see you sooner, but I've been busy too.
#Person1#: What have you been doing?
#Person2#: I've been working too.
#Person1#: Well regardless, I'm very happy that you came to see me.
#Person2#: I am too. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both busy working. #Person1#'s happy that #Person2# came to visit #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#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room with a bath. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Now, Mr. Smith, could you fill out this registration form, please?
#Person2#: OK. By the way, where is the restaurant?
#Person1#: The restaurant is on the second floor. Here is the key to your room. It's on the 6th floor, room 609. The elevator is over there. And we also have a cafeteria on the top floor, if you would like something to drink, you can also call room service.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Steven Smith has reserved a single room with a bath. #Person1# helps him check in. Smith asks the restaurant's location, and #Person1# tells 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#: Good morning. My name's Pat Green.
#Person2#: Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.
#Person2#: Yes. Are you interested in the job?
#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply, could you tell me more about the work?
#Person2#: Have you eve worked with tape recorders before?
#Person1#: I used cassette recorders a lot when I studied English in high school.
#Person2#: Good. There are many different kind of language labs, but ours is a small one. If you decide to take the job, I'll explain how to operate the system, Are you sure?
#Person1#: How many hours would I work a day and what's the pay?
#Person2#: Ten hours a week. From Monday to Friday, from 4 to 6 P. m. , and $ 150 a week.
#Person1#: OK, I'll take it.
#Person2#: Fine. Please fill out the application form. | Before Pat Green applying for the position as a language assistant, he asked Helen to tell him more about the work. Then Pat decides to take 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#: Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.
#Person2#: Great. Where is it?
#Person1#: A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.
#Person2#: What about the surrounding area?
#Person1#: Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants.
#Person2#: That's good. Is the location easily accessible?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's near a bus stop.
#Person2#: Hmm. . . well, maybe we can buy this one then. | #Person2# tells Julia the apartment in Sanlitun is big, quiet, and convenient. They'll consider buying 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#: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?
#Person2#: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that.
#Person1#: Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll get it done. My husband's on a business trip, too. He's in Detroit today, and tomorrow he'll be in Boston. So I'm planning to stay late. After it's typed up, I'll leave it on your desk. I must finish it by 8:00.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to make you so late.
#Person2#: It's all right, Mr. Black. Really, I don't mind at all. Besides, I can make a little extra money. My husband's birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch.
#Person1#: What kind are you going to get for him, a Bulova?
#Person2#: No, I thought I'd get a Rolex or an Elgin. I don't really know much about watches.
#Person1#: I've got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it.
#Person2#: Do you think my husband would like one like that?
#Person1#: I'm sure he would. The only problem is that they're a little bit heavy.
#Person2#: If they're that good, I think I'll go ahead and get him one.
#Person1#: Well, at least he won't get a tie. That's what I usually get.
#Person2#: Remember, it's the thought that counts. | Sally'll work late to type Mr. Black's report up. Mr. Black feels sorry but Sally'd love that because she wants to make some extra money to buy a watch for her husband as a birthday present. Mr. Black thinks the thought that counts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?
#Person2#: Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.
#Person1#: When was that?
#Person2#: Last May. I think. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate.
#Person2#: Are they in good condition?
#Person1#: Pretty good.
#Person2#: Well. you can call Berne Li. He is the head of the advertising department of the paper.
#Person1#: Do you know what rates they charge?
#Person2#: Last May it was 10 yuan for the first 30 words and 50 fen for each word added.
#Person1#: 10 yuan for the first 30 words. That is not too bad.
#Person2#: Yeah. it's reasonable.
#Person1#: Do they charge extra for pictures?
#Person2#: No. that's free. But they do charge you more if you Want to put in a bow or something.
#Person1#: I see. Thanks. That's very helpful.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. | #Person1# wants to place an ad to sell old books. David advises #Person1# to call Berne Li. #Person1# asks David the rates and thinks it is acceptable. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living. | #Person1# and Jenny talk about the worth of a 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#: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.
#Person2#: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree ... they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea.
#Person1#: Still. You can't cut off those branches.
#Person2#: Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights.
#Person1#: I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it ...
#Person2#: I don't have to.
#Person1#: Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done.
#Person2#: Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed ... now, stand back!
#Person1#: Hey. Don't expect an invitation to our next barbecue or book club!
#Person2#: See if I care. Hey, what are you doing? Stop shaking the ladder. You're acting juvenile now. Help! | Some branches of #Person1#'s tree hang over to #Person2#'s yard, and the walnuts off the tree damages #Person2#'s lawnmower. #Person2# wants to cut them off, but #Person1# disagree. #Person2# insists that it's legal, but #Person1# thinks #Person1# should be informed first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.
#Person2#: Help! Help! Please, help me!
#Person1#: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
#Person2#: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!
#Person1#: Relax, sir, and explain exactly where you are.
#Person2#: I'm in the southward lane of the Lincoln freeway, about 15 miles from the Washington tunnel.
#Person1#: Okay. Now, what's the nearest landmark to your location?
#Person2#: Um, I see a Starbucks...
#Person1#: Is there anyone else with you?
#Person2#: No, no one will stop to help us! I need an ambulance. I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack myself!
#Person1#: I just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there soon. | #Person2# calls 911 because #Person2#'s car broke down and the woman passenger is about to have a baby. #Person1# sends an ambulance to #Person2#'s location. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Say, Rason, what are you watching?
#Person2#: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.
#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I owe a lot to Professor Mercheno. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me and he bought me a set of practice tapes and a book which goes with them. Just so I can work on my basic conversation skills.
#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?
#Person2#: Not a lot at present. But I signed up for intensive Japanese this semester.
#Person1#: I Wish I were as talented as you are in foreign languages. I'd like to study abroad.
#Person2#: Then why don't you? The university has lots of overseas programs that don't require mastery of a foreign language. The tuition is about the same. You just have to be the kind of person who is receptive to new ways of looking at things and willing to adjust to a different kind of life style.
#Person1#: I had assumed that all programs require you to know a foreign language. I might check into this.
#Person2#: You won't regret it. | Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises #Person1# to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. #Person1#'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#: So what do you usually do in your free time?
#Person2#: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?
#Person1#: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week. | #Person2# learns German when free, while #Person1# does 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#: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?
#Person2#: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person2# got Molly a book about Holden as a present. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
#Person1#: are you used to the food here?
#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.
#Person1#: what's your favorite Chinese dish?
#Person2#: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.
#Person1#: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?
#Person2#: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.
#Person1#: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression.
#Person2#: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food.
#Person1#: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.
#Person2#: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!
#Person1#: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it! | #Person2# thinks Chinese food and Western food are different. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. It's hard for #Person2# to try new Chinese dishes because #Person2# can't read the menu. #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# Beijing duck. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?
#Person2#: Why? Did tom pop the question?
#Person1#: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent.
#Person2#: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
#Person1#: You are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place.
#Person2#: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex.
#Person1#: Oh, how did you deal with it?
#Person2#: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up.
#Person1#: Oh, it's a pity. What was the matter?
#Person2#: Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: He hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first.
#Person2#: Yes, he said it would be better for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working.
#Person1#: So that's why it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner.
#Person2#: Not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us. | That #Person1#'s parents want #Person1# to marry a Chinese man makes #Person1# headache. #Person2# used to have the problem when with a Korean boyfriend but broke up. #Person1# thinks it's hard to have a mixed marriage but #Person2# says there're many successful examples. | Summarize the 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 should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal.
#Person2#: Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . .
#Person1#: But now you can stay with friends and enjoy a holiday too.
#Person2#: Right. Let's go and find some fun. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay with friends and enjoy a holiday. | Summarize the 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, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose.
#Person2#: I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here.
#Person1#: Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change.
#Person2#: Ok why don't you order the braised fish then?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. It looks very big though.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll help you eat it. | #Person2# recommends spare ribs but #Person1# fancy a change. #Person2# suggests eating braised fish. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee.
#Person2#: I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think.
#Person1#: Don't be so jealous. He never speaks ill of you before me. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s cheated by his appearance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you.
#Person2#: Thanks, Ms. Wang.
#Person1#: You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone.
#Person2#: Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold.
#Person3#: It's very nice. You really shouldn't have done it, though, Ms. Wang.
#Person2#: Ms. Wang, it's a custom to bring a birthday gift as you have done. Is it the same in China?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Well, dinner is ready. Please come to the dining room.
#Person1#: Oh, they all went out! Did you make a wish?
#Person2#: Yes , but I doubt if I get it, I haven't yet.
#Person1#: Where did that custom come from?
#Person2#: I've no idea.
#Person1#: You cut the cake and pass it around while I go get the ice cream.
#Person2#: Would you like some more coffee, Ms. Wang?
#Person1#: Than you. But I'll take it black this time. | Ms. Wang gives Tom a billfold as a birthday present and tells him in China people don't open it right away. Tom makes a wish and will cut the cake. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.
#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?
#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend.
#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?
#Person2#: I am afraid it is too big.
#Person1#: Sorry. It is the smallest size we have.
#Person2#: Too bad. But, is there any other leather store nearby?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. There is a big one at the right corner of the street. Perhaps you will get one there.
#Person2#: I hope so. Thanks. | The smallest handbag in #Person1#'s store is too big for #Person2#. #Person2#'ll go to another leather 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#: So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: But you seem to be a little bit nervous.
#Person2#: Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lot when I went to Australia last year. England is a great place to visit. And you'll be in London, right?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Well, take care of yourself and have a good trip.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'm sure I will. | Emily tells #Person1# she's nervous about the trip, and she hopes she can improve her English in London. | Summarize the 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, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.
#Person1#: Oh, no, I missed the flight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so.
#Person1#: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?
#Person2#: Let me see. It's at 9:00.
#Person1#: Not until 9:00? Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. Would you like to book a ticket?
#Person1#: I guess so. Tell me, when will the flight arrive?
#Person2#: At 11:00.
#Person1#: I hope so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# missed the 7:30 flight. #Person1# will book a ticket for the next flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?
#Person2#: No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway.
#Person1#: Oh, is that so?
#Person2#: Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on time for work. It's really very good. I mean, this subway.
#Person1#: Isn't it expensive?
#Person2#: Well, yes, a bit, but it's so convenient. My office is not far from the station there.
#Person1#: You seem to be completely sold on the subway.
#Person2#: You'd feel the same as I do if you had to wait in line in all kinds of weather for buses and taxis, sometimes.
#Person1#: I suppose so. | Jessie tells #Person1# Jessie starts going to work by subway so Jessie doesn't have to leave home early. It's a bit expensive but so convenient. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year.
#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
#Person1#: Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different.
#Person2#: Well, there's that Chinese restaurant, the Bamboo House.
#Person1#: It's closing next week for a month to go into build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great.
#Person2#: But there'll be at least 20 of us. We'll be so noisy that we won't hear the music.
#Person1#: You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost.
#Person2#: Some people will want to go to a cheap place and others can afford somewhere more expensive.
#Person1#: Why don't we fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. And we can make a list of the places we think are best and get the rest of the class to choose one. | #Person2# says many kids want to go to a pizza restaurant, but #Person1# has had enough of pizza. #Person2# considers a Chinese restaurant, but it'll be closed. #Person1# suggests they fix the cost first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Rachel, how are you?
#Person2#: Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning.
#Person1#: Oh no, what happened?
#Person2#: It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces.
#Person1#: Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 player?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess that might have been it. Because they did take that. It would have been OK if that had been all they got. But they got away with my handbag, too. I'd somehow stupidly managed to leave it on the back seat.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Was there much in it?
#Person2#: No, not really, but there was a spare set of keys in there and my home address. Fortunately, I took my new iPhone with me.
#Person1#: Oh, that's terrible. That wasn't a very sensible place to leave your handbag.
#Person2#: I know. I know. I was so worried that they'd come round and rob my flat that I called in a repairman and got my locks changed this morning. It cost me a fortune.
#Person1#: I bet it did. No wonder you came to work late. I bet you won't be making that mistake again, will you? | Rachel tells #Person1# her car has been robbed. The robbers took the MP3 player and her handbag where there are keys and her home address. So Rachel changed her home locks, which cost a fortune. | Summarize the 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, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.
#Person2#: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your wife going to take you?
#Person1#: No, she goes in a different direction.
#Person2#: I can call a taxi for you if you want.
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm considering taking the bus.
#Person2#: That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building and you wouldn't have to worry about parking. | Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.
#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify.
#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the details.
#Person2#: Could I first ask about the remuneration package?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. That ' s quite an important point, isn ' t it? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150, 000 HK dollars per annum. This doesn ' t include a generous housing allowance also.
#Person2#: I understand. And are there other bonuses included?
#Person1#: Well, apart from full health insurance we do offer a company staff bonus scheme linked to readership numbers. But we could go through all the details of that at a later date.
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Parsons, I am flexible when it comes to salary. The opportunity to work in Hong Kong for you is the most important thing for me.
#Person1#: Excellent. Well, what other questions do you have Rebecca? | Rebecca wants to clarify some details regarding the job. Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about the remuneration package, bonuses included, and salary. | Summarize the 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, thank you for taking the time to interview me.
#Person2#: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?
#Person1#: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.
#Person2#: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?
#Person1#: Our Company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.
#Person2#: What are you best at?
#Person1#: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.
#Person2#: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?
#Person1#: I don ' t like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy.
#Person2#: That is good to hear! | #Person1# tells Bill Gotcha #Person1# why #Person1#'s switching jobs. #Person1#'s best at organizing problematic systems and #Person1# likes finding things to keep busy. | Summarize the 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! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you.
#Person2#: Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.
#Person1#: How did you do it?
#Person2#: I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.
#Person1#: What's the secret then?
#Person2#: It lies in perseverance.
#Person1#: Well. It's hard for me. I can't keep doing exercise.
#Person2#: You should have a try. | Fiona tells #Person1# she's lost about ten kilos by going on a diet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Here it is.
#Person1#: Thank you. Are all these yours?
#Person2#: No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?
#Person1#: Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?
#Person2#: Do you want me to put it on the belt, too?
#Person1#: Yes, please. Would you please open this big suitcase?
#Person2#: OK. Just a moment. It's just some clothes and toiletries.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I think there is nothing.
#Person1#: Any fresh food, live plants, or animals?
#Person2#: Oh, no. None of that.
#Person1#: Thank you. You may lock up your suitcase. Here are your passports.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# sees #Person2#'s and #Person2#'s friend's passport and checks their luggage. #Person2# tells #Person1# they've nothing to declare. #Person1# lets them go. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s teacher speaks only in English in class and students sometimes can't understand. #Person2#'s pronunciation is good though #Person2# thinks it's difficult sometimes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning.
#Person2#: Don't your relatives visit other relatives?
#Person1#: Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight.
#Person2#: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families.
#Person1#: I think you're right! | John feels it unbearable that #Person1#'s relatives came to stay with them for a week without warning. #Person1# tells John it's the custom of the old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.
#Person2#: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.
#Person1#: This title does not only give you a raising pay-check, but also increase responsibilities. Congratulations, and hope the best for you.
#Person2#: Thank you, I will be doing my best. | #Person1# informs Francis that he's promoted to the officer director. Francis promises to do his best. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning, Tom.
#Person2#: Hi, Mary.
#Person1#: You seem to be in a hurry.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute.
#Person1#: Okay. I won't hold you up then.
#Person2#: Right. I'll see you later.
#Person1#: See you later. | Tom and Mary meet and greet each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?
#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!
#Person2#: Well sir, our sales have dropped, no plunged, fifty percent in the past month alone. We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast. The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory, or getting rid of our staff. If we consider redundancies, it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages. It's a real mess.
#Person1#: For crying out loud. . . How fast are we losing money?
#Person2#: Um. . . how can I put this? Let's just say that at this pace, we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months.
#Person1#: What! Geez! How could this have happened? So what's the bad news?
#Person2#: Oh, that's the really bad news. Our supplier suffered QC problems and, well, half of our production is faulty. We're going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter. And the worst part? We're going to have to shoulder this cost.
#Person1#: Are you joking? Get the supplier on the line now! They have to assume the costs of this mess!
#Person2#: We tried that, sir. The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country.
#Person1#: We're doomed!
#Person2#: There is some really good news though!
#Person1#: Really? What!
#Person2#: I got offered a new job! | Ed tells #Person1# that the company's sales have plunged fifty percent in the past month and they are overstocked and overstaffed. Their supplier suffered QC problems, so half of their production is faulty, and they have to shoulder the cost. #Person1# despairs while Ed's happy to have been offered a new job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
#Person2#: How high did the price go?
#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $ 250.
#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
#Person1#: No. It wasn't the super bargain I thought it was. | #Person1# raised the bid twice in the auction but dropped out as #Person1# thought it wasn't a super bargain. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, humans could never make something like that.
#Person2#: Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!
#Person1#: Be a little more open-minded, Stu! Don't believe everything you read in your history books!
#Person2#: OK, but don't believe everything you see on The X-files, either!
#Person1#: Speaking of The X-files, it's on right now! | #Person1# thinks it's aliens who built the pyramids while Stu believes it's Egyptians' work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive.
#Person2#: Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought it in Johnson thrift store.
#Person1#: Is it a used one?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think I will buy a used sofa even it looks so attractive. | #Person1# admires David's new sofa. David tells #Person1# it's a cheap used one while #Person1# won't buy a secondhand sofa. | Summarize the 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 environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water?
#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water.
#Person1#: I see. 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. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#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 law 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. There needs to be an international response to this problem. | The biggest issue in #Person2#'s country is water so their water is used in ration. The biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country is air pollution. They think there needs to be an international response to this problem. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a beautiful view.
#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.
#Person1#: What is that below?
#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.
#Person1#: No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.
#Person2#: There is a beautiful state park here. I can see why so many people come out here to camp.
#Person1#: Yes, there is beautiful view. You can go fishing, camping and also enjoy this beautiful clean air.
#Person2#: It definitely is a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.
#Person1#: That's true. | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. They think it a nice change from the polluted and crowded city. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
#Person1#: Okay. . .
#Person2#: I don't want to beat around the bush so I'm just gonna come out with it. We are going to have to let you go.
#Person1#: What? Why? I mean. . . just like that? I'm fired?
#Person2#: I'm sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible employee!
#Person1#: What! I resent that!
#Person2#: Anthony, you were caught making international calls from the office phone, you called in sick in eight times this month and you smell like alcohol! | Isabel informs Anthony that he's fired because he was caught making international calls from the office phone. He called in sick too many times, and he smells like alcohol. | Summarize the 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 signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?
#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking.
#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.
#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.
#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him. | #Person1# will join the company's Christmas party because #Person1#, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's an informal party and #Person1# can dress casually. | Summarize the 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#: Could I check out this book?
#Person1#: Let me see your library card.
#Person2#: I need to get one.
#Person1#: You can apply for one right now, if you'd like.
#Person2#: Okay. Let me do that right now.
#Person1#: Could you fill out this application?
#Person2#: I'm finished. Here you go.
#Person1#: Could you please sign the back of the card?
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: That's it.
#Person2#: Now may I check this book out? | #Person2# applies for a library card with #Person1#'s assistance and wants to check out a book. | Summarize the 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! Ed, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.
#Person2#: Just get out of my face!
#Person1#: Woo, easy.
#Person2#: Leave me alone!
#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?
#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.
#Person1#: Maybe I can help.
#Person2#: I blew the finally exam.
#Person1#: You've got to be joking.
#Person2#: No, I'm not.
#Person1#: Well, don't get bend on a ship about it. | Ed's upset. Finally, he tells #Person1# it's because he blew the final exam. | Summarize the 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 here to open a Current Account with your bank.
#Person2#: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID.
#Person1#: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?
#Person2#: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account.
#Person1#: OK, how long does it need to be? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers.
#Person2#: Just 6 digits. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in opening a Current Account with #Person2#'s bank. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You must like to dance, right.
#Person2#: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?
#Person1#: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.
#Person2#: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.
#Person1#: Thank you for saying. I think you are light on your toes too. Oh, the music starts again, would you like to have another dance, miss?
#Person2#: Ok, that would be great. Do you like modern dance? I don't care for it.
#Person1#: Neither do I. I don't like any kind of modern dances all. | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: it's getting cold.
#Person2#: yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.
#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.
#Person2#: yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?
#Person1#: it looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own.
#Person2#: how about this blue sweater?
#Person1#: that's a good idea. When did you buy it? Is it a name brand?
#Person2#: yes, but I bought it when it was on sale, 50 % off the original price. OK, what do you think?
#Person1#: that looks lovely. Just one more thing---you need a pair of earrings.
#Person2#: I've got a pair of pearl earrings. Here it is.
#Person1#: perfect!
#Person2#: you have good fashion sense, Karen.
#Person1#: thanks. We should be ourselves. There are so many fashion victims out there.
#Person2#: yes, but with our sense we'll always look good. | #Person2# bought a scarf yesterday. Karen suggests something to go with it and #Person2# already got them. They believe they should stick to their own fashion sense. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you any beef today?
#Person2#: Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special.
#Person1#: How much is it a pound?
#Person2#: One pound and fifty pence a pound.
#Person1#: Good. I'll get three pounds of it.
#Person2#: Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence in all. | #Person1# buys three pounds of beef with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?
#Person2#: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.
#Person1#: What about a boa constrictor?
#Person2#: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?
#Person1#: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?
#Person2#: I was more thinking of nice little fish or frogs or turtles or a pet rock.
#Person1#: What about a Gila monster?
#Person2#: I'll tell you what, if your pet can fit in this little box and doesn't have fur, it is welcome here. | #Person1# wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. #Person2# is astonished but tells #Person1# the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are the expressions of sight draft, time draft, usance draft and letter of credit adequate terms to express the different methods of payment?
#Person2#: No. These terms need to be amplified.
#Person1#: What if the sale is made on the basis of sight draft?
#Person2#: Then the shipping documents have to be attached. That way, both parties confirm the documents that will accompany the draft and constitute evidence of shipment in compliance with the contract terms.
#Person1#: Therefore, we must be very careful in building up clear expressions and complete understanding on both sides of trade.
#Person2#: Yes, that's very important. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the terms should be amplified to express the different methods of payment. They must be very careful in building up clear expressions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a beautiful day!
#Person2#: The weather is so crazy. It rained cats and dogs last night, but cleared up in the morning.
#Person1#: I was worried about canceling the climbing.
#Person2#: Honey, wait for me. I am too tired to move a step further.
#Person1#: What about taking the cable car?
#Person2#: Attaboy, that's just what I am thinking.
#Person1#: Wow, What a long queue this is!
#Person2#: Honey, be patient. It's better to wait than to climb with my legs broken.
#Person1#: Daddy, look ahead in the distance, the mountains there. They roll all the way up to the sky.
#Person2#: Yeah, the scenery is beautiful. What's more, the air is fresh here?
#Person1#: So you wanna stay here?
#Person2#: Of course not, I have to watch my American Idol. | #Person1# and her dad are climbing the mountains, then her dad wants to take the cable car. While they're waiting in line, they enjoy the beautiful scenery. | Summarize the 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 calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.
#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European enterprise for many years. I know it is not just some clerical issues, but more social work with reason and patience.
#Person2#: Great. What about having a formal interview on Monday next week?
#Person1#: OK, thanks a lot. See you then. | #Person1# phones to ask the position of an HR manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements and arranges for a formal 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#: Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.
#Person2#: Ok. I understand that we basically work form 8: 30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?
#Person1#: That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there's something important to do. The lunch break is flexible. You can go a little earlier or a little later if you prefer.
#Person2#: That's fine. Is it OK to have a coffee break during the working day?
#Person1#: Of course. The main thing is that all our work must be completed on schedule. We even allow our employee to go home early if they finish their work early.
#Person2#: How often do you have meetings?
#Person1#: You should attend a department meeting every Monday morning. There are other meetings for people working together on certain projects. Department heads also attend an interdepartmental meeting each wee
#Person2#: I'Ve met some of my colleagues already. I'm sure we'll get on well together.
#Person1#: You are entitled to a company car. Have you seen it yet?
#Person2#: I was told to take a look at it this afternoon and take care of all the paperwork.
#Person1#: Ok. This is your cubicle. At first, you'll be responsible to me. Later, you'll be working more independently.
#Person2#: That's fine. I need to learn how you do things here first. Salaries are paid directly in to our bank account, aren't they?
#Person1#: That's right. Make sure you give the accounts department all your bank account details as soon as possible. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the company's daily routine during a typical workday and explains the frequency of meetings and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s entitled to a company car. #Person1# shows #Person2# #Person2#'s office and tells #Person2# how the salaries are paid. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Room service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, the food you have just sent here is cool. Would you please heat them up?
#Person1#: I am sorry for that. We will send someone to your room right now.
#Person2#: That's fine. Quickly please, we are so hungry. | #Person2# calls room service as the food they have sent is cool. #Person1# apologizes and will send someone 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#: How may I help you, miss?
#Person2#: I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?
#Person1#: Would you like to have a perm?
#Person2#: Do you think it will suit me?
#Person1#: Oh, absolutely.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll have it for a change. | #Person2# wants to change her hairstyle. #Person1# suggests a perm and #Person2# 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#: What's wrong with you, young man?
#Person2#: I've got a headache and a cough.
#Person1#: I see. You've got a cold.
#Person2#: What should I do, doctor?
#Person1#: Take this medicine three times a day.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Drink a lot of water and have a good rest. You'll be well soon.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# got a cold. #Person1# prescribes medicine and gives some suggestions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months.
#Person2#: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?
#Person1#: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and I am scared of blood! Plus, I had to drive almost an hour to the hospital every morning.
#Person2#: Will you make more money working at the bank?
#Person1#: No, I will make a little less. But if I work hard, I will get promoted.
#Person2#: I thought you were going to look for a new job in California, where your family live. We miss you, and you never have enough time to visit us. Why can't you work at a bank in California?
#Person1#: I am going to work at this bank for a year. Then I will try to transfer to a branch in California near you and dad! I really want to move back to California, but I can't just pick up and leave. Working at this bank will give me some good experience. | #Person1# tells #Person1#'s mom #Person1# will work at a bank in downtown Chicago. #Person1#'s mom hopes #Person1# can work in California. #Person1# will try to transfer to a branch in California near her and #Person1#'s dad after one 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#: The company is going to recruit some people.
#Person2#: Really? Are there any vacant positions?
#Person1#: Yes. The position of senior secretary had fallen vacant.
#Person2#: What happened to Kitty? She was an excellent senior secretary.
#Person1#: She has just got married. And she wants to be a full-time housewife. So she left
#Person2#: What a pity! Do you have any idea who will be the new senior secretary?
#Person1#: Not yet. The company has advertised the position.
#Person2#: What qualifications are needed?
#Person1#: A female graduate from the secretary college with a good knowledge of English.
#Person2#: A graduate does not always make an qualified employee. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the position of senior secretary had fallen vacant. The company has advertised the position but #Person2# doesn't think a graduate will surely qualify. | Summarize the 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, can we go to that hotel next to the river again this year?
#Person2#: Your mother didn't like it.
#Person1#: What about the place on top of that hill?
#Person2#: That's full so Mum and I found one in the woods. I booked it last night. | #Person1# prefers the hotel next to the river again but #Person1#'s dad already booked one in the woods. | Summarize the 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, Charlie. How was your football game the other day?
#Person2#: Great! Our team played hard and out Huasheng Team.
#Person1#: Congratulations! But hold on, there. Taishan Team, you know, is difficult to play.
#Person2#: You're right. It will be a close game. But I've got a good feeling about this game. Our team is sure to win!
#Person1#: Don't be too sure. Remember, we don't know who will win before the last game.
#Person2#: Well, let's wait and see. | Charlie won the football game the other day. #Person1# thinks the Taishan Team will be difficult to play but Charlie is 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#: Did you go out today?
#Person2#: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?
#Person1#: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one.
#Person2#: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different.
#Person1#: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't keep on looking, you'll never get a job.
#Person2#: If I'd stayed in Puerto Rico in the first place, I wouldn't have had so much trouble.
#Person1#: What would you have done? There are more people out of work there than there are here.
#Person2#: I could have had a farm of my own if I'd stayed there.
#Person1#: You? Up the mountains, with nobody to talk to, but the children?
#Person2#: I don't like the city. There are too many people. There's too much noise, too much dust.
#Person1#: I like here.
#Person2#: Yes, because your brother's here. This is really your home.
#Person1#: Well, maybe we should go to Puerto Rico for a visit anyway. You could see Andis Nanco.
#Person2#: You really mean that? I'd like to see the island again and feel the sunshine and here everyone's speaking Spanish. | #Person2# feels bad about being unable to find a job over a year and wishes #Person2# had stayed in Puerto Rico. #Person1# suggests going to Puerto Rico for a visit and #Person2#'s happy with that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?
#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing.
#Person1#: what?
#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . .
#Person1#: what is it?
#Person2#: some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.
#Person1#: that makes you feel uncomfortable?
#Person2#: yeah. we never do that in a public office.
#Person1#: perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.
#Person2#: i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.
#Person1#: well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others' newspaper while takng a metro or a bus.
#Person2#: just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?
#Person1#: yeah.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm shocked. | #Person2# feels uncomfortable about Chinese people sharing personal stories in front of others or reading other's newspapers while taking public transportations. #Person1# tells #Person2# perhaps it's because they hold different ideas about privacy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: ABC Rent-a-Car. May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to rent a car. What kind of car do you have?
#Person1#: We have Volkswagen, Pinto, Plymouth and Datsun.
#Person2#: What is the rate?
#Person1#: Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen, Pinto and Datsun, and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth.
#Person2#: How about mileage and gas?
#Person1#: There is no charge for mileage. And fill up the gas when you return the car to us as it is not included.
#Person2#: OK. I'll try a Pinto. I want to rent a car for one week.
#Person1#: All right, sir. May I have your driver's license?
#Person2#: Here you are. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the kinds of cars they have and the mileage and gas. Then #Person2# rents a Pinto. | Summarize the 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#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, a
#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 h
#Person1#: well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you as me what I value most in a friend, I would have to 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# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells #Person2# the qualities she looks for in a friend. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You shouldn't have told her the truth. What can we do now?
#Person2#: I'm sorry , It's all my fault.
#Person1#: You are always like this. I've told you many times not to tell her.
#Person2#: Sorry, I had no intention.
#Person1#: It's too late to say sorry now. Oh, what am I going to do?
#Person2#: I know I was an idiot, But if there is anything I can do to make up, Please do tell me. | #Person1# blames #Person2# for telling someone the truth. #Person2# apologizes and will do anything to make up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: The tallest one.
#Person2#: She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother.
#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?
#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill.
#Person1#: How do you think about her?
#Person2#: She looks very beautiful. She is a nice girl.
#Person1#: I'm wondering if she has boyfriend.
#Person2#: No, she hasn't.
#Person1#: Great! Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the name of the tallest girl and gives #Person1# more information about her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?
#Person2#: I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike.
#Person1#: Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.
#Person2#: Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment.
#Person1#: We have all the safety equipment you'll need.
#Person2#: Great. How much is the camp?
#Person1#: If you sign up for one week,it's $600, but if you sign up for 2 weeks, the price drops down to $500 per week. Housing and 3 meals a day are also included in the weekly price. We also have a professional skateboarder coming to the winter camp. The camp is only offered during the summer or winter.
#Person2#: Great. I also have a special VIP card for this summer's camp. Will that save me even more money?
#Person1#: Nope, the VIP card is for the winter camp.
#Person2#: We cannot afford the winter camp so I guess we'll see you this summer. | #Person2# wants to sign up for the skateboarding camp. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the equipment and the cost of the camp and tells #Person2# the VIP card can't save more 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#: Can I be of any help?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Sam. You can be a great help. You know Steve's parents will come to dinner today. This is the first time they have come to visit our new house since our marriage.
#Person1#: Good. What would you like me to do?
#Person2#: Well, I can't make up my mind about what to have for dessert. I made 2 apple pies last night but I tasted one of them this morning and it didn't taste good at all.
#Person1#: You'd better make the pies over again if you don't want Steve's parents to make faces over there desert.
#Person2#: Oh, they wouldn't do that. There are too polite. They would just make me as if nothing was wrong and then complain to Steve about it later.
#Person1#: Look, why don't you just offer some fresh fruit and cheese for dessert? Steve's parents would probably like a healthy dessert.
#Person2#: What a good idea! | #Person2# tells Sam Steve's parents will come to dinner, but the apple pies she prepared taste bad. Sam advises #Person2# to offer some fresh fruit and cheese as a healthy dessert. | Summarize the 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 so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it.
#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
#Person2#: Well, you might try reading newspapers and I always talk to Americans when I get a chance though sometimes it's hard.
#Person1#: But how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.
#Person2#: How about sitting next to an American at lunch? Or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?
#Person1#: Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.
#Person2#: You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. | #Person1#'s having problems with learning English. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and speak. | Summarize the 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 know about Einstein's childhood?
#Person2#: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.
#Person1#: How was little Albert in primary school?
#Person2#: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along with the other boys. He used to ask lots of questions. He did not enjoy school much. He was poor in all subjects, other than maths and science.
#Person1#: Maths and science?
#Person2#: Yeah, he began teaching himself maths and science at the age of 10.
#Person1#: Did he learn much at school?
#Person2#: No, he learn more on his own than in school. He preferred that. The boy had taught himself advanced mathematics and science by the time he was a teenager.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Einstein's childhood experiences including his music learning and school performance. | Summarize the 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 your plans for this afternoon, Mike? Mary and I are going to the cinema. Do you want to come to?
#Person2#: Sorry, Tina. I'm meeting Jane. She is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it.
#Person1#: An article? About what?
#Person2#: Oh, just about supermarkets. I'm going to see her at the library at 2:30.
#Person1#: Oh, well. Let's meet for supper, shall we? How about this one restaurant we went to last Tuesday?
#Person2#: Good, I'll see you there at about 6:00.
#Person1#: OK, see you then. | Tina invites Mike to go to the cinema with Mary and her, but Mike will meet Jane, so they will meet for supper. | Summarize the 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, Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please.
#Person1#: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer?
#Person2#: The first, please. What would I have for supper then?
#Person1#: Rice, chicken, tomato and egg soup, and some lettuce.
#Person2#: That will be fine. When can I get it, please?
#Person1#: Within 20 minutes. May I have your name and room number, please?
#Person2#: Sure. It's Adam Green, in room 408.
#Person1#: Let me repeat your order. Mr. Green, in room 408. Rice, chicken, beef, tomato and egg soup and some lettuce for supper. Right?
#Person2#: Oh, no beef.
#Person1#: OK. | Adam Green calls room service and orders Chinese cuisine for supper in his room with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden?
#Person2#: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.
#Person1#: What does she do?
#Person2#: She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state from other states or countries. Because of her work, she often travels around the world.
#Person1#: Her work sounds very interesting.
#Person2#: Yes, but it's not easy. She often has to sleep in the wild. | David tells #Person1# the woman in the picture is his aunt Joanna who's a biologist. David introduces her work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, doctor Smith's office. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, this is Bob speaking, there's a pain in my stomach. I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor this afternoon.
#Person1#: Let me see. I'm afraid he is busy at that time.
#Person2#: How about tomorrow?
#Person1#: Sorry, but he'll be busy too tomorrow morning, and our office won't open in the afternoon. Will the day after tomorrow be ok?
#Person2#: Ok, morning please, as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Then come at 9:00 o'clock in the morning, the day after tomorrow, please. | Bob has stomachache and phones to make an appointment with doctor Smith. #Person1# arranges for the appointment at 9:00 am the day after tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how was the camping?
#Person2#: It was great in the end, but we had a terrible time at the beginning.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: First, we left the house early on Saturday morning, but after only half an hour my car broke down.
#Person1#: Oh, no.
#Person2#: Fortunately, there was a garage nearby, and the repairman fixed the problem. But when we arrived at the forest, it was getting dark. We drove around the forest for about an hour and finally found the camp side. But it was completely dark by then. Unfortunately, it started raining, so we drove down the road for 2 hours and found a hotel.
#Person1#: That was lucky.
#Person2#: Yes, it was a great hotel. And in the end, we stayed there for the whole weekend.
#Person1#: Sounds great. | Mark tells #Person1# about the camping. His car broke down and they got lost in the forest. Fortunately, they found a great hotel and stayed there for the whole 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#: This is Word Master on Radio 4. Today we have Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansa Community College. OK, Danny, could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college?
#Person2#: Well, one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points. Number One, say what you're going to say. So you're telling the reader what you're going to write about and maybe also your opinion in the beginning part. The second thing is say it. And here's where you provide details and facts to support what you have stated. And the third part is say it again. Conclude the main parts of your article and restate the key points that you've made and what you want your readers to understand.
#Person1#: But what really separates an excellent article from the average ones?
#Person2#: I would say it's a personal voice, because people respond to such an article much more easily. So if you want to touch the readers' feelings, your natural voice will help. That puts your writing more into the excellent type rather than 'Oh, this is a good formal article'. | Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansas Community College tells #Person1# how to produce a good piece of writing in college and a personal voice separates an excellent article from the average ones. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening, Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. The reservation under Mr. Watson.
#Person1#: Ah, yes, a table for four at 8
#Person2#: Em, no, thanks. I think we'll go straight to the table, By the way. may I check my overcoat here?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. We'll keep it in the cloakroom for you. Here is your number. When you leave, show it to the waiter behind the counter, please.
#Person2#: Thank you. Could you show us to our table now?
#Person1#: Would you please follow me, please?
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is your table. It's Number 10. | #Person1# helps #Person2# check #Person2#'s overcoat and then shows #Person2# to the reserved table. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.
#Person2#: Hello, doctor.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I've got a backache.
#Person1#: Do you often suffer from backache?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.
#Person1#: When did it start?
#Person2#: About four days ago.
#Person1#: Well, go home and rest in bed for two days, then you'll feel better.
#Person2#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.
#Person1#: Yes, I'll give you some pills. Take one a time and three times a day, and come back in three days. If you don't feel... | Anna gets a backache. The doctor suggests she have a rest and will give her some pills. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, good morning, Miss? what can I help you with?
#Person2#: Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan.
#Person1#: OK, please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?
#Person2#: How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?
#Person1#: Usually about two month.
#Person2#: That's too long.How long does it take to reach Taiwan by airmail?
#Person1#: About ten days.
#Person2#: Then how much is that by airmail?
#Person1#: Let me see.It ' s 57 dollars, 20 cents, including tax.
#Person2#: That's a little bit expensive.
#Person1#: Although it's expensive to send it by airmail, it's quicker and safer than by sea.
#Person2#: I guess I have to send it by airmail.
#Person1#: Do you want to ensure the contents, Miss?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Please fill out this form, also please write the value of the items in this space.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person2# decides to send a box of books to Taiwan by airmail because #Person1# tells her although airmail is expensive, it's quicker and safer than by sea. | Summarize the 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, I'm afraid you can't park your car here.
#Person2#: Why not? It's my parking space.
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.
#Person2#: Oh? That's a surprise. Let me see... D 0411 Our dog's birthday. Yes, I'm sure this my parking space!
#Person1#: But I saw a red car always parking here before.
#Person2#: Oh, we've just repainted our car. It was red.
#Person1#: Maybe. But the car of this space has a broken rearview mirror on the left.
#Person2#: Yeah. It used to. We got that fixed yesterday too.
#Person1#: Could you wait for a minute, sir? I'd like to have a check.
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir, my mistake. This is your parking space.
#Person2#: That's all right. It's not your fault. | #Person1# mistakenly thinks the parking space doesn't belong to #Person2# because of the new appearance of #Person2#'s car. But #Person1# realizes the mistake after checking. | Summarize the 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 Jim. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what ' s up?
#Person1#: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here.
#Person1#: That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you.
#Person2#: Is it anything like American football?
#Person1#: Not very much. It ' s something like hockey, except that you use a big ball and no stick.
#Person2#: I ' ll come down and watch you play some day, and see what it ' s like.
#Person1#: Good idea. I think you ' ll like it if you give it a chance. | #Person1# invites Jim to join a soccer team but Jim doesn't know anything about soccer and wants to see what it's like first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.
#Person1#: How should I contact them?
#Person2#: You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job agencies for enrollment in their database.
#Person1#: Can I get a quick reply from the sites?
#Person2#: Yes, usually it takes a short time, but you have to await the choice of the units for a while. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply. | Summarize the 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, Dan. What's new?
#Person2#: Where have you been? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days.
#Person1#: I went to Salt Lake City on business. What's up?
#Person2#: I got fired.
#Person1#: How come? Last time I saw you. You told me it was a good job, and you'd like to take it as a career. That was only one month ago. Why this sudden change?
#Person2#: It's a long story. In a word, I didn't do a good job of it. I messed up a business deal, a deal that would have made ten million dollars and I messed it up.
#Person1#: What are you going to do now?
#Person2#: I am trying to find a job asap. Lily doesn't know yet. I didn't tell her. I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office, and she thought I went to work as usual.
#Person1#: That's not the way to solve the problem. Did you look in the classified advertisements column?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I wasn't qualified for most of the jobs that I was interested in.
#Person1#: Listen. I will see what I can do, ok? You go home and tell Lily about this problem you have now. She is your wife and I am sure she will understand.
#Person2#: I just don't know how to bring it up. Well, all right. She has the right to know anyways. | Dan lost his job because he messed up a $10 million worth of business deal and he didn't tell his wife, Lily. #Person1# will see what #Person1# can do to help Dan and suggests he tell Lily about this problem. | Summarize the 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, Bob, I am so glad that you came.
#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.
#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.
#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, how are things going with you?
#Person1#: oh, where to start? There have been ups and downs. I'm still trying to find my place in this world. It's only recently that I've been able to start settling down. How about you? You still with Jenn
#Person2#: yeah, Jenny and I got married right after graduation. It was tough the first years trying to make ends meet. I was supporting us both while she continued her studies. But now things are getting better
#Person1#: oh, that sounds wonderful. I have always known you two would make it. I hope I can keep in better contact with you guys. I don't want us to drift apart again.
#Person2#: definitely! Actually, we just moved into a new place. There's a house-warming party this Saturday, if you are free? I know Jenny would love to see you again and it should be a good party.
#Person1#: sounds great! I'll be there. | Bob and #Person1# haven't seen each other for a long time. #Person1# has been able to find his place in the world recently. Bob and Jenny struggled after graduation but now live a better life. Bob invites #Person1# to his house-warming party. #Person1# accepts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to find an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?
#Person1#: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?
#Person2#: We have six.
#Person1#: Do any of them have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.
#Person1#: That's fantastic. I think I like this one.
#Person2#: A good choice. I prefer that one myself.
#Person1#: Now, is there any warranty with this?
#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm afraid not. These things are just too old to guarantee anything.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: Even if they break down, they're still works of art. | #Person2# shows #Person1# an old music box with dancing figures but without any warranty. | Summarize the 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, do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.
#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please.
#Person2#: This is your table.
#Person1#: And would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Here is the menu.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# brings Ann to her reserved table and gives her the menu. | Summarize the 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, will you change me some money, please?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I'd like to change these dollars into RIB. Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB?
#Person2#: Sure. At present one dollar is equal to 6. 4392 yuan. How many dollars would you like to change?
#Person1#: 500 dollars, please.
#Person2#: Please wait for a moment. . . Now here is your Chinese currency. See if it's right. It's 3, 220 yuan. Please keep this exchange memo. You may need it for converting when you leave China.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you for your help. That's very nice of you.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. | #Person2# helps #Person1# change 500 dollars into 3220 yuan and asks #Person1# to keep the exchange memo. | Summarize the 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 that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.
#Person2#: What would make this apartment better for you?
#Person1#: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.
#Person2#: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.
#Person1#: How much more would it cost to upgrade?
#Person2#: It could vary quite a bit, between 2 and 10 dollars per square yard.
#Person1#: Do you think that I could have a different paint color in my apartment?
#Person2#: I have to see a sample. Bring me one this week, please.
#Person1#: How long will it take for my new apartment to be ready?
#Person2#: Both the new paint and new carpet will be finished by next week. | #Person1# wants a new paint color and a new carpet in the apartment and #Person2# tells #Person1# those changes will be finished by next week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How about the hiking? It was freezing yesterday, are you all ok?
#Person2#: Can't be better, it was wonderful. We had a lot of fun there. There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air. We arrived at the park at 9 o'clock in the morning and didn't leave till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: You had been walking for 6 hours, isn't that boring?
#Person2#: Of course not! We built a snowman, some snow dogs and one big snow fort. We went sliding on the nice hill. It was a real work out. At noon, we had the most special winter picnic outside. Fortunately, we got it all on a video tape. You must come with us next time. I bet you will love it.
#Person1#: Well. You know I hate walking, but I can't wait to see your guys'video. | #Person2# tells #Person1# their hiking is wonderful and funny. They built different things with snow, went sliding, and had a winter picnic. #Person1# can't wait to see their hiking video. | Summarize the 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 wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won't stick arround.
#Person1#: Well, those do leave will soon find out the grass isn't as green on the other side of sense as they thought it was, I know Sunburst is suffering from inbreeding.
#Person2#: Inbreeding is a big drawback from snitching most of their employers from one or two companies.
#Person1#: With Susan leaving, we should probably look to someone new on board.
#Person2#: Our human resource department is working on it, it's not easy to recruit new employees every few month, it's hard to find qualified people.
#Person1#: Maybe we should start shopping around the competitors people. | #Person1# wish their competition will quit poaching their employees, but #Person2# thinks it's more about a morale problem among their employees and tells #Person1# it's hard to find new employees every few months to fill someone's vacancy. | Summarize 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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