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#Person1#: How would you like to move?
#Person2#: Move? What do you mean?
#Person1#: Move to a new city. I'm thinking of getting another job.
#Person2#: But why? What's the matter with the one you have?
#Person1#: I don't have a good future in the job I have. Besides, I think it would be nice to move to a warmer climate. I'm tired of shoveling snow all winter.
#Person2#: Where is this new job?
#Person1#: In California. There won't be any snow to shovel there, and we can go to the beach all the year round.
#Person2#: That sounds pretty good, but what kind of job is it?
#Person1#: I would be the Director of Research for a big drug company near Los Angeles. I'd get a big raise in salary.
#Person2#: That sounds terribly exciting. But how about the children? Will they like moving?
#Person1#: Why not? California has many beautiful new schools, and Fred can go skiing up in the mountains.
#Person2#: What about Paula? I'm sure she won't want to leave all her friends.
#Person1#: Oh, she can make new ones out there. People are very friendly out west.
#Person2#: I hope so. But, I'll certainly hate to leave this house. We've lived here so long.
#Person1#: Well, maybe I won't get the job. I have to fly out there for an interview next week.
#Person2#: You know, I must have known you were thinking about getting a new job. Last night I dreamed we were moving. | #Person1# wants to get another job in California because #Person1# doesn't have a good future in the job #Person1# has. #Person1# and #Person2# discuss moving to the city and whether the children would like it. #Person1# has to fly out there for an interview 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#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Will you please book tickets to Sanya for me?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. When will you intend to leave?
#Person2#: Next Wednesday.
#Person1#: That will be July 13. There are two flight available that day: one at 9:00 a.m., the other one at 3:30 p.m.
#Person2#: Fine. I'd like the 3:30 one.
#Person1#: 3:30 p.m. How many tickets do you need?
#Person2#: Two.
#Person1#: Wish you a wonderful trip to Sanya.
#Person2#: They say Sanya leads the world in beautiful scenery. To tell the truth, my wife has been dying to go there. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book two tickets to Sanya on July 13 for 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#: Do you enjoy your work? Do you enjoy meeting people?
#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes. I've got to be honest. Sometimes.
#Person1#: So, some people you like and some you don't?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's like a lot of things, meeting the general public. You get good days, and you get bad days. But I do enjoy the job. I like the freedom of the job, being self-employed.
#Person1#: Do you ever get difficult passengers?
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes.
#Person1#: What sort of things do they get up to?
#Person2#: I would say sometimes a lot of difficult passengers are people who don't go in cabs a lot and they're unfamiliar with procedures, especially if you work nights. People drinking or the extras that would be included on the tariff after a certain time of night.
#Person1#: You mean they argue with you over money?
#Person2#: Yes, that can happen. Or the way.., the good thing is, people can argue about the way that you go to a certain route because they always know better. But nine times out of ten the route that they take you is far longer so, you know, they're the eventual losers.
#Person1#: So if you do have a difficult passenger you want to get rid of what do you do?
#Person2#: I'd stop the cab and tell them to get out.
#Person1#: Does that often happen?
#Person2#: Mmm, it's happened to me three times. And they've got out. So I, I myself haven't had a lot of problems with difficult people, you know.
#Person1#: When you pick up tourists as passengers, what kind of places do they like to go to?
#Person2#: Suppose the most famous landmark is Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, maybe Harrods; but certainly Buckingham Palace. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys the job because of the freedom of being self-employed. Sometimes #Person2# meets difficult passengers who argue over money or the way. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What time is it?
#Person2#: Ten to nine.
#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It shoule be set the alarm for seven thirty.
#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?
#Person1#: What? Why? What's wrong wih you?
#Person2#: I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do about listen to the clock ticking. It's so lonely and boring. My sickness makes it worse. When will I recover?
#Person1#: You will be fine in the couple of month, just be patient. I've got to woke now , I'll be late.
#Person2#: You only care about your work.
#Person1#: Sorry, baby, you are everything to me. all I do just for our family.
#Person2#: Stay just a few minutes longer , OK?
#Person1#: OK, I'll leave at 9:15, Is that all right?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'll spent more time with you in the future, Dina.
#Person2#: Thank you. | It's nine, and Fred is about to be late again. Dina asks him to accompany her for a few minutes, but he has to go to work. Finally, he agrees to stay until 9:15. | Summarize the 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 section of the store is called Junior. Why is that?
#Person2#: It means young girls. That's where you'll find clothes for young girls.
#Person1#: But I can't find anything in my size here.
#Person2#: You're small, but you're not a child.
#Person1#: Well, there's nothing I can do about my height!
#Person2#: There's a petite section that you an check out.
#Person1#: What's in the petite section?
#Person2#: It has clothes in small sizes for small women. | #Person1# can't find anything in her size in the Junior section. #Person2# recommends her to check out in the petite section. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days. He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it. He recommended me to subscribe to it. What do you say?
#Person2#: I think it is good if we know enough about career planning. We will make wiser choices. What else did he tell you about it?
#Person1#: Well, just something in general, like several key steps in planning career and how to set specific and tenable goals.
#Person2#: Sounds practical! To be honest, sometimes I feel puzzled about my future career. I am not sure if this job suits me the best though I work very hard on it and enjoy being a hard worker. I have always wanted to try something else and learn some new skills.
#Person1#: Making a decision to start over is not an easy thing to do. It seems that you need this course more than I do. I love my current job. If I take this course, I hope to learn some tricks to get myself more organized at work. If they can give suggestions about how to boost work relationships, that will be great. I need these to improve my current work performance.
#Person2#: Ok, then we can sign up for it together. | #Person1#'s friend recommends an online career planning course. #Person2# thinks it's practical. #Person1# wants to boost work relationships. So, they are going to sign up for it together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How about this floor lamp?
#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniure for five hours! I'm so tired!
#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.
#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things.
#Person1#: Great! Pick me up in about an hour because I think I'll also get a bean bag and a dining set.
#Person2#: While you are at it can you pick out a nice recliner? I really want one so I can watch TV.
#Person1#: Recliner? In my beautifully decorated living room? I don't think so! | #Person1# and #Person2# have been shopping for furniture for five hours. #Person2# will go home first and pick up #Person1# in an hour because #Person2# is tired. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: Sure, Carolyn. I'm happy to help you. What kinds of things do you need right now?
#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. We mostly need kitchen utensils, bathroom accessories, cleaning and laundry accessories--things like that. And Albert wants to set up a little offi
#Person2#: Well, as for Albert, he should go to an office supply store. There's a very good one called Office Depot. They have everything he will need. And their prices are good too. It's very conven
#Person1#: Can I write that down?
#Person2#: Sure, it's spelled Office and then D - E - P - O - T. It's in the Yellow Pages.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: And as for the kitchen things, do you want very high quality?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I mean, do you want the best quality, or do you want good prices?
#Person1#: Probably good prices. You know we will only be in America for about a year.
#Person2#: Then I suggest you go to K-Mart or Wal-Mart.
#Person1#: What are those stores?
#Person2#: They are very large, discount department stores. That means their prices are very good. And you can find everything you need for the kitchen or bathroom.
#Person1#: Even silverware?
#Person2#: Yes, everything. They don't have the most expensive brands, but their quality is usually decent. The main thing is, they have good prices, and they are very convenient.
#Person1#: I have a friend that said something about a place called Price Club. Do you know about that?
#Person2#: I have never shopped there, but I think Price Club is a kind of membership store.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: That means you have to pay a membership fee to shop there. I have heard they have very good prices on electronics.
#Person1#: Electronics?
#Person2#: Yes. Like stereos and televisions.
#Person1#: How much is the membership fee?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. But if you are only going to stay a year, I don't think Price Club is good to join. They have great deals occasionally. They are very good for people who like to buy new things all
#Person1#: I see. Thanks for these tips. We really need to buy a lot of little things.
#Person2#: I know how it is. Moving is very troublesome. | Carolyn wants some advice from #Person2# for the place to buy furniture. #Person2# recommends some stores where she can find everything her need for the kitchen or bathroom with good prices. #Person2# doesn't think Price Club is good to join because they are only going to stay a 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#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately.
#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Have you seen the house?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend.
#Person2#: Is it nice?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen.
#Person2#: There's also a garden.
#Person1#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet?
#Person2#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight.
#Person1#: When are they going to have the party?
#Person2#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow.
#Person1#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and Bill Smith are holding a house warming party Next Saturday night because they've bought a new house. #Person1# thinks it would be something to look forward to. | Summarize the 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, have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, are there any vacant beds for us?
#Person1#: Of course. How do you like your room?
#Person2#: Just an ordinary one, six people living in a room.
#Person1#: OK, how long are you staying?
#Person2#: 3 days. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book an ordinary room for 3 days. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I came here to get a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.
#Person1#: What comes next?
#Person2#: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.
#Person1#: Should I do anything else?
#Person2#: Your arms need to be raised to shoulder height.
#Person1#: Is this OK?
#Person2#: So far, so good.
#Person1#: How come you are walking away?
#Person2#: I am not leaving. I just need you to take a really deep breath, hold it, and then let it out.
#Person1#: Will I be finished then?
#Person2#: You will be able to put your clothes on as soon as I have checked the film. | #Person1# wants to take a chest X-ray. #Person2# gives #Person1# some instructions to take the film. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My son's just tried to book some tickets for the Black Key Concert on March twenty-first, but there's a problem with your website.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. There are only the most expensive tickets left for that date, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: What about the twentieth? Have you got any for $25?
#Person2#: Sorry, those are all sold out. But there are some on the nineteenth, or there are $35 ones on the twentieth.
#Person1#: Yes, those would be best. The nineteenth is no good because he's got school the next day. | #Person1# wants tickets on March twenty-first, but there are only the most expensive tickets left. #Person2# also says $25 for the twentieth are all sold out. #Person1# thinks the $35 ones on the twentieth would be the 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#: Excuse me, Miss, is there a plane to New York?
#Person2#: Uh, let me see. One just left half an hour ago and the next one will be in 2 hours.
#Person1#: You mean it will take off at 11:00 o'clock. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. It will stop at Washington for 10 minutes. Do you want to buy your ticket now?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. How much?
#Person2#: $500 each, single. And a return ticket is $800.
#Person1#: OK. Give me 3 return tickets.
#Person2#: Good. One moment, please. | #Person1# wants to fly to New York. #Person2# tells #Person1# the next plane will take off at 11:00. #Person1# wants 3 return tickets for $800 each. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK. Everyone get on the bus. It's time to set off.
#Person2#: But Miss James, Michael hasn't arrived yet. Can we just wait for him just a little longer?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Bil. I think we just can't. We'll be very late getting to the art gallery.
#Person2#: I know Miss, but Michael was really looking forward to seeing those paintings.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I didn't realize he had a strong interest in that.
#Person2#: Yes, he is. He paints and draws all the time. Last week he painted a picture of you.
#Person1#: Of me? How wonderful. I really would love to see it.
#Person2#: Well, you can see it anytime you like. He painted on the wall in the park near our school. You walk past there every day. You must have seen it.
#Person1#: What? You mean that painting of a camel with a person's head? Is that supposed to be me?
#Person2#: Yes, Miss. He said you remind him of a camel because you're so determined.
#Person1#: Ho. Did he? You know, some people consider the camel to be an especially stupid animal.
#Person2#: I didn't realize that, but look here comes Michael now.
#Person1#: Excellent. I'd like to have a talk to him without art. OK. Everyone get on the bus now. | Miss James says it's time to set off to the art gallery. Bill asks her to wait for Michael, who is interested in arts and painted a picture of her. Miss James finds it is the painting of a camel with a person's head and will talk with Michael. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Marry, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know?
#Person2#: Of course I do. How should we celebrate it?
#Person1#: First of all,a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake too, with 50 candles.
#Person1#: That's right. Shall we have a special dinner?
#Person2#: How about a Chinese dinner?
#Person1#: Fine, where should we have it?
#Person2#: We can have it at home. I've learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom would like them.
#Person1#: All right. Are you going to do the shopping as well?
#Person2#: Why don't we go together, dad?
#Person1#: OK, when?
#Person2#: How about this afternoon? | Tomorrow is Marry's mom's birthday. #Person1# and Marry decide to prepare a skirt, a cake, and a Chinese dinner. They are going to do shopping together this afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow, there are so many kinds of DVDs on the shelf. What do you feel like seeing?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Something light. After the day I just had, I don't want to use my brain at all.
#Person1#: A comedy?
#Person2#: That would work. Let's see what they have.
#Person1#: Cool, the new Jack black film.
#Person2#: It's not boring or sorrowful, isn't it? I want something that makes me laugh and happy, not sleep or depressed.
#Person1#: I know you mean. This one is safe. It's a comedy.
#Person2#: OK. Let's get it and enjoy it at home. I can't wait to relax. | #Person2# wants to see something light that makes #Person2# laugh and happy. #Person1# suggests a comedy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Whew thanks for stopping sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.
#Person2#: No worries. We're too.
#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.
#Person2#: Well that's good, because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.
#Person1#: Well. That's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones, usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today, I get to go home early.
#Person2#: That's great Madam, I'll try to get you home as early as possible. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for stopping the taxi in the rain. #Person2# thinks they will move slowly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Andrei, hello, it's Laura. I'm at Kuala Lumpur Airport.
#Person2#: Welcome to Malaysia. I sent my driver to pick you up, is he there?
#Person1#: No, he isn't.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. There's been a mix-up.
#Person1#: You got my email about the change in the arrival time, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, and I asked my workmate to tell my driver. But my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning.
#Person1#: Oh, no.
#Person2#: When you didn't arrive, he came back. I told him to go out to the airport again. Maybe he's on his way now.
#Person1#: OK, I'll wait for him.
#Person2#: Right, shall we have dinner together this evening? I'll meet you at your hotel at about 8 o'clock if that's OK.
#Person1#: That sounds good. But I am rather tired after a long flight, so I want to have a sleep first.
#Person2#: OK. See you later. | Laura calls Andrei because she arrives at Kuala Lumpur Airport. Andrei invites her to have dinner together this evening, and Laura wants to have a sleep 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, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time?
#Person2#: No, not really.
#Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too.
#Person2#: Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at home.
#Person1#: Today is Friday. You've got to relax and enjoy yourself on the weekend.
#Person2#: I know, but there is a lot of reading to do. Besides, I really ought to do my washing this evening.
#Person1#: Then would you like to come just for a drink later on instead?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to go to bed early tonight. I'm a bit tired.
#Person1#: OK, have a good rest. I'll call you again tomorrow.
#Person2#: Don't call me early. I usually sleep until 9:00 on Saturdays.
#Person1#: What? That'll be too late for our Saturday country drive!
#Person2#: Did I say I'd go with you for a drive to the country?
#Person1#: No, but I have already planned everything.
#Person2#: Listen, Tim. I like to plan my own days myself. | Tim calls Betty to invite her to dinner at his house this evening. Betty refuses because she has got to do some reading. Tim has planned everything, but Betty prefers to plan her days herself. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sunshine Travel Agency, Nick speaking.
#Person2#: Hi Nick, it's Pat.
#Person1#: Hi, did you get the tickets for Mrs. King? I sent them this morning.
#Person2#: Yeah, they arrived about an hour ago. Look, I hate to do this to you, but...
#Person1#: Ooh, ooh, where does she want to go?
#Person2#: She needs to arrive in Miami by March twentieth. The head office move the sales meeting to Miami, so she needs to attend the sales meeting there before the opening of the Chicago office.
#Person1#: So she still wants to go to Chicago?
#Person2#: Yes, she still has to be there on March twenty third and then she's moved the interview in Los Angeles to the twenty fourth.
#Person1#: Oh, that's no problem. Leave it to me! | Pat calls Nick to book tickets to Miami for Mrs. King before she goes to Chicago. | Summarize the 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, Miss Gray, could I talk with you for a moment?
#Person2#: Yes, Tom, come in. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I want to change my deskmate.
#Person2#: Why? Don't you get on quite well with Lisa these days?
#Person1#: Yes, but actually it is she who wanted to change the deskmate. She said she didn't want to be my friend anymore.
#Person2#: Oh, why? Can you tell me the reason?
#Person1#: Yesterday, she wanted to borrow a pen from me, but accidentally I didn't have an extra 1 to lend her, so she got angry with me and didn't want to be my deskmate anymore.
#Person2#: OK, Tom, it is not so serious actually. Later I will talk with Lisa. I'm sure she will understand you. Now it is time for the math class. Let's go. Oh, by the way, can you help Miss Cook hand out the grated English homework?
#Person1#: Sure. Thank you, miss Gray. | Tom comes to find Miss Gray because Lisa got angry and didn't want to be his deskmate anymore. Miss Gray will talk with her later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We need to get a present for Tonya. She is our only granddaughter and she's moving into her new flat soon. Now, she said that she needs some cushions, but I don't know what color her sofa is?
#Person2#: I know that her mother has bought her a set of knives and forks, so why don't we get her a set of glasses?
#Person1#: Actually, she's got glasses already. No, let's get her what she's asked for. I think I'll give her a ring about the color. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to get a present for Tonya, their granddaughter. #Person1# thinks #Person1# will give her a ring. | Summarize the 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 going home now?
#Person2#: No, I'm not.
#Person1#: What are you going to do? Are you going to work late?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm going to look for an apartment.
#Person1#: An apartment? Why?
#Person2#: I'm going to try to find a place near the office.
#Person1#: Where are you living now?
#Person2#: Out in the suburbs. It's a long trip to work every day.
#Person1#: How are you going to find an apartment?
#Person2#: I'm going to buy a newspaper and check the classified ads.
#Person1#: Apartments in the city are expensive.
#Person2#: I know, but I'm going to enroll in a night school to take a course in business management. | #Person2#'s going to look for an apartment near the office by checking the classified ads because #Person2# lives in the suburbs now and it's a long trip 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#: I am sorry, I have broken my wine glass, and would you please bring me another?
#Person2#: Sure. I will clean the glasses for you.
#Person1#: Thank you. Where is the washing room?
#Person2#: Walk straight and turn left. | #Person1#'s broken the wine glass. #Person2# will clean it and tells #Person1# where the washing room is. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you free tomorrow night?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: Shall we have dinner together?
#Person2#: Do you have a special restaurant in mind?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I know a place that has excellent food.
#Person2#: OK. I'll be happy to join you. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner. #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#: Good afternoon, Mr. Stein. I wonder if you are free tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but let me check my schedule. . . Ah, no. I have nothing then.
#Person1#: Great! Our president has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Beijing Hotel at 7:00. Here's an invitation card for you.
#Person2#: How nice of him! I'll be delighted to go. But what time would be convenient?
#Person1#: I'll be here to pick you up at 6:30.
#Person2#: That's good. It's most thoughtful of you to do this, Miss Wood.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Well, then, see you tomorrow. | Miss Wood invites Mr. Stein to the banquet held in his honor. Mr. Stein is delighted to come. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Lucy from ABC Company.
#Person2#: Hello, Lucy.
#Person1#: I'm calling to see if you have made your decision. You are the right person we are seeking for.
#Person2#: Yes, I have decided to work with your company.
#Person1#: Good news for us. When can you start to work?
#Person2#: It's my honor to be one member of your company. I'd like to begin to work any time as you like.
#Person1#: Ok, please come to my office at 9 AM next Monday. I will introduce you to our boss.
#Person2#: No problem. Thank you for calling me.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | Lucy phones #Person1# to know if #Person1# will accept the job offer. #Person1#'s willing to start working at any time | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It sounds that you have a high opinion of him.
#Person2#: He is an all-right guy. I have no bone to pick with him.
#Person1#: Birds of feather flock together.
#Person2#: But he is not a fine wether friend who could sell you down the river.
#Person1#: You cannot judge a person that way. I have a hunch that he is a sly dog.
#Person2#: Depends on with whom. He may be doing things on the sly, but he is honest with me. I trust him.
#Person1#: You can never tell. He might do you in when he sees an angle in doing it. | #Person2# has a high opinion of a guy and trusts him, but #Person1# thinks he is a sly dog. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.
#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course, the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo.
#Person2#: Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours. Which films do you think will win awards this year?
#Person1#: I'm really not sure. Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony, but this year there are several contenders.
#Person2#: You're right. This year should be much more exciting than usual. What's you favourite award category?
#Person1#: You might think this strange, but I like the category for ' best foreign language film '.
#Person2#: It's nice to see foreign language films making a little impact on Hollywood. I like the ' best actor and actress '. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. #Person1# likes the category for 'best foreign language film' while #Person2# likes the 'best actor and actress'. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: And we got a 50 thousand dollar ticket for construction workers peeing off the roof.
#Person2#: That's great. Is the electrician here today?
#Person1#: See, I just told you he hit a deer. Man, I knew you weren't listening to me.
#Person2#: You're right. I wasn't. I hear nothing.
#Person1#: Nothing?
#Person2#: Not a sound on the city streets, just the beat of my own heart, I think that's how it goes, something like that.
#Person1#: You and Patricia got engaged, didn't you? You can tell me.
#Person2#: Engaged?
#Person1#: Come on.
#Person2#: Are you crazy?
#Person1#: What? I thought you liked Patricia. | #Person2# wasn't listening to #Person1#. #Person1# thought #Person2# got engaged but #Person2# didn't. | Summarize the 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, Jack here.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. It's Mary. What are you doing in your office?
#Person1#: I am working. I often work late on Thursdays. I am busy this week.
#Person2#: Would you like to come and have dinner with us on Friday?
#Person1#: Tomorrow? No, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to. I'm going out of the town on business.
#Person2#: What about Saturday?
#Person1#: Sorry, I never go out on Saturday evening. I always watch football on Saturday evening.
#Person2#: Will you come round next Tuesday?
#Person1#: Next Tuesday? Just a moment! It will be the 21st of May. Oh, dear. Arm. . . I promised my aunt I would be at her birthday party.
#Person2#: What do you say to next Wednesday then?
#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, Mary. Let's make it next Wednesday.
#Person2#: Ok. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Mary invites Jack to have dinner together, but Jack isn't available for the dates Mary suggests. Finally, they make it next Wednesday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Alright everyone settle down. Let's get started. As you know, an important aspect of becoming a good citizen is understanding the genesis of our legal system. It is not enough to simply memorize our laws, it is necessary that we comprehend why and how they were formed. This brings me to our topic for today. Does anyone know what we celebrate on May first?
#Person2#: Cinct de mayo?
#Person1#: No, that's May fifth in Spanish, James, no wonder you are failing my Spanish class. No, May first is International Workers'Day.
#Person2#: Do we get a day off from school then?
#Person1#: No! It is not considered to be a national holiday here in the US, but in other countries it is.
#Person2#: Www, man!
#Person1#: In the nineteenth century, working conditions were appalling, with workers being forced to work ten, twelve, and fourteen hours a day. Support for the eight-hour work day movement was growing rapidly, despite the indifference and hostility of many union leaders, and by April 1886, 250, 000 workers were involved in the May Day movement. Previous legislative attempts to improve working conditions had failed, so labor organizers took drastic measures. They passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day's work. And, on May First 1886, the resolution took effect.
#Person2#: Cool! Is that why we only work eight hours now?
#Person1#: Yes! But the happy ending came at a high price. On May third, 1886, police fired into a crowd of strikers at the McCormick Reaper Works Factory, killing four and wounding many. A mass meeting was called for the next day to protest the brutality.
#Person2#: And then what happened?
#Person1#: Well, as we say, the rest is history. . . | #Person1# introduces the topic of International Workers' Day by asking students what people celebrate on May first, then #Person1# begins to tells students the origin of International Workers' Day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've come to apologize for what I said yesterday.
#Person2#: Don't think any more about it.
#Person1#: I must make an apology for losing my temper.
#Person2#: It's really not necessary. I know your intention was good.
#Person1#: I'm relieved to hear that. Anyway, it's my fault. | #Person1# apologizes for losing #Person1#'s temper. #Person2# says it's not necessary. | Summarize the 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 often go to a place of leisure.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: I very much like to go to a cafe and doze in the afternoon sunshine.
#Person2#: Sounds great.
#Person1#: The coffee, books, music and sunshine are just beautiful there.
#Person2#: How nice.
#Person1#: I may take you there some day.
#Person2#: Good. | #Person1# often goes to a place of leisure. #Person1# may take #Person2# there someday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle. . .
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: yes, I am the guy.
#Person1#: what a bummer! You set me up?
#Person2#: let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you. . .
#Person1#: how dare you!
#Person2#: hang on a second. Hear me out, just this once, Isabella!
#Person1#: why did you lie to me in the email?
#Person2#: I didn't lie. You just didn't ask me my real name.
#Person1#: I should have known it was you. No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly. I thought I might have found the one for me.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. It was cruel of me. But I promise it will never happen again? Look, there's a nice restaurant. Let me take you to dinner and we can talk things over. | Isabelle comes expectantly to meet someone she knew in the email only to find it's Logan, so she's annoyed. Logan apologizes and wants to talk things over. | Summarize the 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 like to do with your free time?
#Person2#: Study English.
#Person1#: You mean you like to study English? Why?
#Person2#: It gives me great satisfaction.
#Person1#: Studying English wouldn't give me any satisfaction. It's hard work.
#Person2#: I don't mind the work. I think it's worthwhile. | Studying English is a great satisfaction to #Person2# but hard work to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you noticed the Mexican restaurant on the other side of this street?
#Person2#: You mean the one with the yellow bricks? But last time I saw it, it wasn't really in business yet. I saw some people inside furnishing the rooms. Is it open now?
#Person1#: Yes, someone give me a pamphlet introducing the restaurant and its business hours when I passed by this morning. So, let's have a try. My treat.
#Person2#: Great, I like the idea of trying some new food.
#Person1#: Good for you. Today we have more chances to try some new food because there are now many new form restaurants in our city coming from places all over the world.
#Person2#: Also some traditional Chinese food, like noodles and dumpling are marketed in modern ways with improved food quality. I heard this year, the government has imposed very stringent inspection on the hi-gene conditions restaurants and suppliers of food are also under tighter control. For sure all the customers will benefit from this. | #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# to the newly-opened Mexican restaurant nearby. #Person2# gladly agrees as #Person2# likes trying new food. | Summarize the 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 hear you are moving to Dalian.
#Person2#: Yes. I found a very good job down here.
#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you here.
#Person2#: I am going to miss you, too.
#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.
#Person2#: OK. I will write to you as soon as I get there. | #Person2#'s moving to Dalian for work. #Person1# will miss #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you looking for an apartment?
#Person2#: Yes, I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square.
#Person1#: I think I have just a right apartment for you.
#Person2#: Oh, good. Can you describe it?
#Person1#: Yes. It has one bedroom, a large living space and 4 kitchens.
#Person2#: So is there a refrigerator?
#Person1#: Yes, it's brand-new.
#Person2#: It sounds great. How much is the rent?
#Person1#: It's $ 8. 50 a month.
#Person2#: When can I see it?
#Person1#: We can take a see by there now if you like. The landlord left me a set of keys with me.
#Person2#: Ok, that would be great. | #Person2#'s looking for an apartment. #Person1# knows one that meets all #Person2#'s requirements. They will go to see it 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#: Excuse me, can I have a look at the green coat?
#Person2#: Certainly. Here you are. It's a new arrival.
#Person1#: Yes, I like the style. Can I try this on?
#Person2#: Sure. The fitting room is in the corner. | #Person1# tries on a green coat 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#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes come to see focus properly.
#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?
#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems. Now I can't even make out something ten meters away.
#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your eyes. First cover your left eye like this, and when I point, please read the chart from the top, and go as far as you can telling me which way the ' E ' points.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: Good. Now the other eye.
#Person1#: Well, this one is worse.
#Person2#: Never mind, just read as far as you can.
#Person1#: I can only read the first three lines. | #Person1#'s got headaches recently and #Person1#'s eyes fail to see focus properly, so #Person2# give #Person1#'s eyes a test. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mrs. Miller, you are an old friend of ours. In order to encourage future business and as a gesture of friendship, we are prepared to cut our price by 5 %. Will that satisfy you?
#Person2#: That's great. Thank you for making this concession. I accept.
#Person1#: Now I repeat, 5, 000 transistor sets, specifications as shown in our catalogue at $ 20 each C. I. F. Los Angeles.
#Person2#: Good. Now that the price is decided on, we can discuss the packaging.
#Person1#: As to packaging, we'll pack them two dozens to one carton, gross weight about 25 kilos a carton.
#Person2#: Carton?
#Person1#: Yes, corrugated cardboard boxes.
#Person2#: Could you use wooden cases instead?
#Person1#: Why use wooden cases?
#Person2#: I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for ocean transportation.
#Person1#: Cartons are comparatively light, and there fore easy to handle. They'll not be stowed away with the heavy cargo. Besides, we'll reinforce the cartons with metal straps.
#Person2#: All right. Carton or no carton, the packaging must be waterproof as well as strong enough to stand shock and rough handling.
#Person1#: You needn't worry about that. Cartons are extensively used in our shipments to foreign countries and there have never been complaints from our clients. Now, as regards payment, we have agreed to use dollars, am I right?
#Person2#: That's right. As soon as I get home, I'll see about the opening of the letter of credit.
#Person1#: Please open the letter of credit 15 to 30 days before the date of delivery so that we'll have enough time to make all the necessary arrangements. Another thing, the L / C should be valid until the 15th day after shipment.
#Person2#: No problem. That can be done. I understand you'll ship the goods before the end of May?
#Person1#: Right. We'll ship the goods according to the agreed time schedule. Last, but not least, the inspection is to be carried out by Houston Commodities Inspection Bureau, which is final and binding on both parties.
#Person2#: Yes, we agreed to that. We have great confidence in your inspection institution. Through years of dealing with you, we've convinced of your commercial integrity.
#Person1#: Thank you. You can rest assured that we'll do everything possible to prevent de festive commodities from going abroad. However, if there should be any disputes, we wish to have them settled through friendly discussions.
#Person2#: Exactly. That's what we have done in the past.
#Person1#: Well, it seems we have covered everything. We'll have the contract ready in a couple of days.
#Person2#: Can you speed it up and let me have it today? I'm leaving tomorrow. I've been here for almost a month now, you see. My corporation is urging me to return. I've booked the ticket for tomorrow afternoon's flight at 3.
#Person1#: Let me see. If we can't get the contract ready by then, we'll send it to you by airmail for your signature.
#Person2#: That's fine too. | #Person1# offers to cut the price by 5% and Mrs. Miller is satisfied with this. They discuss the way of packaging and the opening time of the letter of credit. #Person1# will ship the goods according to the agreed schedule and Mrs. Miller has confidence in #Person1#'s inspection institution. Mrs. Miller requests #Person1# to let her have the contract today since she's leaving tomorrow. #Person1# will send the contract to Mrs. Miller by airmail if it's not ready by then. | Summarize the 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 book I'm reading about Yoga is really interesting.
#Person2#: I didn't know you did Yoga.
#Person1#: I don't really practice it regularly yet, I'm just learning about it.
#Person2#: What have you learned?
#Person1#: Right now I'm learning about the importance of breathing slow, deep and regularly.
#Person2#: As opposed to short and shallow?
#Person1#: Yes. It says here, 'He who only half breathes, half lives. '
#Person2#: I read something like that once. I think it was, 'Life is in the breath. ' | #Person1#'s reading a book about Yoga and explains to #Person2# the importance of breathing slow, deep, and regularly. | Summarize the 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 reporting from Channel 5 News.
#Person2#: How are you doing?
#Person1#: I want to ask you a couple questions.
#Person2#: Go for it.
#Person1#: Have you voted yet?
#Person2#: I voted this morning.
#Person1#: Who was your vote for President?
#Person2#: I can't tell you that.
#Person1#: Why can't you tell me?
#Person2#: That is private information.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: All I can tell you is our next President got my vote. | #Person1# is reporting from Channel 5 and asks #Person2# some questions about voting for President. | Summarize the 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. Venus Real Estate Agency.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm calling to ask if you have a vacant apartment.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular type of apartment in mind?
#Person2#: I prefer a one-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Are you renting it alone or with company?
#Person2#: I'll share it with one of my friends. What's in a one-bedroom apartment?
#Person1#: A one-bedroom apartment has one bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
#Person2#: Is there any furniture?
#Person1#: No, but a fridge and a stove.
#Person2#: It sounds wonderful. Do I have to sign a lease? How much should I pay?
#Person1#: Yes, it's a one-year lease. And $ 200 a week with one month refundable deposit.
#Person2#: When can I come over?
#Person1#: Would Friday morning be alright?
#Person2#: OK. Good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye. | #Person2# wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment. #Person1# tells #Person2# the furnishing of the apartment. #Person2#'s satisfied and wants to sign the lease. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: No-no-no, sorry! That's a handicapped parking space. Are you handicapped?
#Person2#: No, but this is an emergency! Please!
#Person1#: Sorry, but you'll have to park in a normal space.
#Person2#: OK, OK, fine! Just open the gate!
#Person1#: Be patient, miss. It'll just be a second.
#Person2#: Thank god! A car's leaving. It's my turn! | #Person2# wants to park in the handicapped parking space because of an emergency. #Person1# insists on #Person2# parking in a normal space. | Summarize the 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, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for a coat for my daughter.
#Person1#: These coats are for boys. This way, please.
#Person2#: Well, that yellow coat is nice. May I have a look at it?
#Person1#: Sure, here you are.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: 150 yuan.
#Person2#: That's a bit expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
#Person1#: The blue one is cheaper. It's 80 yuan.
#Person2#: But my daughter doesn't like this color. She likes red best. I'll go to another shop to have a look. | #Person2# is looking for a coat for his daughter. #Person1#'s shop doesn't have a satisfying one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really need to make some extra money. You know I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.
#Person2#: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few openings suitable for seniors like you. | #Person1# needs to make some money. #Person2# suggests checking out the new cafeteria. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Judg, I haven't seen you in weeks. Where have you been?
#Person2#: In Florida
#Person1#: What a vacation! While the rest of us are studying on the campus in the February cold.
#Person2#: Not exactly. I was on a special field trip. | Judg went on a special field trip to Florida. #Person1# thought he was on vacation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. White, what changes have you seen in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years?
#Person2#: Well the biggest change has been the decrease in sales since the great boom years of the 1980s when champagne production and sales reached record levels.
#Person1#: Which was the best year?
#Person2#: Well the record was in 1989 when 249 million bottles of champagne was sold. The highest production level was reached in 1990 with a total of 293 million bottles. Of course since those boom years sales have fallen.
#Person1#: Has the market been badly hit by the recession?
#Person2#: Oh certainly, the economic problems in champagnes' export markets that's Europe, the United States, Japan, and of course the domestic market in France, the economic problems have certainly been one reason for the decrease in champagne sales.
#Person1#: And the other reasons?
#Person2#: Another important factor has been price. In the early 90s, champagne was very overpriced, so many people stop buying it. Instead they bought sparkling wines from other countries, in particular from Australia and Spain. And then there was another problem for champagne in the early 90s.
#Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: There was a lot of rather bad champagne on the market. This meant the popularity of good sparkling wines increased even more. People was surprised by their quality and of course they were a lot cheaper than champagne.
#Person1#: Do you think the champagne market will recover in the future?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sure it will. When the economic situation improves, I believe the market will recover. | Mr. White describes the changes in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years to #Person1# and explains the reasons why the sales have fallen since those boom years. Mr. White believes the market will recover in the future. | Summarize the 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, Claire. How does it feel to be back on campus?
#Person2#: Hi, Gee. Well, to tell you the truth, I have mixed feelings.
#Person1#: Oh, why?
#Person2#: I have this great summer job that I really hated to leave I worked at the wild life research center in Maryland.
#Person1#: That makes sense for a genetic major. What did you do? Clean the cages?
#Person2#: This is a wild life center, not a zoo. This place breeds endangered species and tries to prepare them for life in the wild.
#Person1#: You mean the endangered species like the tiger and the panda?
#Person2#: Well, endangered species, yes. But not tigers or pandas. I work with whooping cranes and sandhill cranes. I taught the baby crane how to eat and drink, and I help the vets to give medical check-ups.
#Person1#: I can see it was hard to leave that job. But how did you teach a bird how to eat and drink?
#Person2#: We covered ourselves up with cloth and used puppets made out of stuffed crones to show the baby chicks what to do. Then the chicks copied what the puppets did.
#Person1#: Cloth? Puppets? Sounds like fun.
#Person2#: It was. The cloth and puppets are the key tools. We all covered ourselves up, the scientists, the vets, the junior staff, everybody. You see, baby cranes will become attached to their caretakers.
#Person1#: So if the caretaker is a person, the crane will stay in places where people are.
#Person2#: Yeah. And their chances for survival aren't very good. But by covering ourselves and using cloth and puppets the chicks are more likely to seek out other birds rather than people. And their transition to the wild has a better chance of being successful.
#Person1#: A chance of being successful? Hasn't this been done before?
#Person2#: It's been done with sandhill cranes and everyone is optimistic about its work with whooping cranes too.
#Person1#: If this works, it should increase the number of cranes in the wild.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's exciting, isn't it? | Claire has mixed feelings to be back on campus because she hated to leave her summer job. She worked at the wildlife research center, where she helped to breed cranes and prepare them for life in the wild. Claire then shares her experience in detail. | Summarize the 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, I had no idea you were such a good artist! When did you learn to paint?
#Person2#: I started studying one year ago. But I've been drawing since I was five years old. I've also been taking pictures for six years, when my dad gave me my first camera for my birthday. I think photography has really helped me with my painting.
#Person1#: Your art is great! Why don't you tell people you're an artist?
#Person2#: I'm too shy to tell anybody about my art. | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s painting. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s artistic career. | Summarize the 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 received an email yesterday from Henry. Do you remember? He was one of the chairpersons of our students union.
#Person2#: Yes, but I haven't heard from him for ages. Actually I've been out of touch with him since our first reunion after graduation. | #Person1# received an email from Henry whom #Person2# has been out of touch for ages. | Summarize the 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, could you tell me where the International Post Office is?
#Person2#: Go straight on; turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.
#Person1#: I see. And is the No.13 Middle School far away from the post office?
#Person2#: Not at all. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: Oh, I only want to pick up my cousin from school. I am told that the school is next to the post office, and that is why I want to know how to get to the post office first. | #Person1# needs to pick up #Person2#'s cousin from school and asks #Person2# where the International Post Office is because #Person2# was told the No.13 Middle School is next to it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I notice you're reading a newspaper. Can I ask you some questions for a market research project?
#Person2#: I don't really trust big advertisers, so...
#Person1#: Oh, it's not like that. We're a small nonprofit organization, and we're hoping to save our local papers and all the jobs they create.
#Person2#: Oh, that's an awesome cause! Fire away!
#Person1#: Great. So, tell me what you like about newspapers.
#Person2#: Well, there is a certain feel to holding a paper and turning the pages. The touch and sound of the paper as I fold it are so pleasant... A tablet can't give you this kind of feeling at all.
#Person1#: Do you usually read the whole paper or go through different sections to pick out your favorite articles?
#Person2#: I like being able to look around and find what I want. I can do this very quickly with a newspaper, but online news is tough for me to sort through. It takes me forever just to find something good, and sometimes when I do, it turns out to be something different!
#Person1#: Do you dislike anything about your newspaper?
#Person2#: Well, the only thing I can think of is all the ads nowadays. But it's even worse online, so I guess the answer is no! | #Person1# from a small nonprofit organization asks #Person2# some questions about newspapers for a market research project to save local papers and all the jobs they create. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is a nice set of wheels. How much did the dealer charge you for this?
#Person2#: A lot. I probably got to moonlight for the rest of my life, but so what, it's worth it. Come on, get in. Let's take a drive.
#Person1#: Okay then, let's go fast! Whoa! This thing can really accelerate fast.
#Person2#: Check out what happens when I put on the brakes suddenly. It can stop quickly.
#Person1#: Hey, just watch out for cops or you're gonna end up in the slammer. You know you tend to go fast?
#Person2#: Yes, I know it. I went through my last set of tires fast. I even had three flat tires in two weeks.
#Person1#: Now watch... some guys probably run a light and hit your car.
#Person2#: Cut out, would you? | #Person1# got an expensive car and takes #Person2# for a drive. #Person1# drives at a fast speed so #Person2# asks #Person1# to watch out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted?
#Person1#: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight.
#Person2#: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recommend a single-breasted jacket as it does tend to make one look a little slimmer. Just let me take your measurements, Let's see, neck 41cm, chest 110cm, wait 120cm and inside leg 70cm. You do have short legs, sir.
#Person1#: Yes, that is why I usually choose dark colours for my business suits.
#Person2#: Can you come back in three days for a fitting?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Good that way. I can have the suit ready for you two days after that fitting. | #Person1# wants to have a new suit made. #Person2# recommends a style and takes #Person1#'s measurements. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?
#Person2#: Come on, you sound like my Mom. Look at it, it's beautiful!
#Person1#: When you buy clothes, you must think about the material, quality and price.
#Person2#: Maybe you have a point.
#Person1#: Make sure you buy what you need and your clothes can be worn for various occasions.
#Person2#: All right. How about this black skirt? It can be worn for anything---a party, a job interview and even a funeral!
#Person1#: That's true, but you already have two balck coats and one black sweater.
#Person2#: Oh! Hey, look, that's the same shirt Britney wore in her concert.
#Person1#: Exactly! Oh, my god! I love Britney! I'm going to get it.
#Person2#: Why not try it on?
#Person1#: It's just the right size--a perfect fit! I'll take it. Oh, no, I'm a little short. Did you bring your credit card?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I promise I'll pay you back as soon as we get home. | #Person2#'s selecting clothes passionately while #Person1#'s trying to persuade #Person2# not to buy needless clothes. However, #Person1# gets crazy when #Person2# shows her the same shirt Britney wore in her concert because #Person1# loves Britney, then #Person1# borrows some money from #Person2# to buy 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#: Let me take care of the check today.
#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch?
#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time.
#Person1#: But you really should let me treat one time, I feel like I own you one if I didn't.
#Person2#: Ok, but it's only for this time.
#Person1#: What's the damage?
#Person2#: It's 12 dollars 80 cents all together. But don't forget the tip, it usually 15%.
#Person1#: Check, please. | #Person1# wants to pay the check because #Person2# paid last time. #Person2# wants to go dutch, but #Person1# insists. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When're you getting married?
#Person2#: We planned our wedding for next May.
#Person1#: Why so late? Didn't she want to get married this October?
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. But my fiance has an important project.
#Person1#: That's really a shame. By the way, who will be the bridesmaid?
#Person2#: Julie's friend, Mary. And John will be the best man.
#Person1#: Wow! I'm very excited about your ceremony. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s wedding time and feels excited about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful.
#Person2#: Hahaha, and I thought you were tired.
#Person1#: You know . . I have a weakness for long dresses.
#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too.
#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you?
#Person2#: Don't worry, Mary, I've got you covered.
#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in. | Mary's getting short on cash so she suggests window-shopping. Mary sees a beautiful long dress and requests Jeanine to lend her some cash. Jeanine 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#: Hey, you, pick up that piece of garbage!
#Person2#: Huh? Me?
#Person1#: Yeah, you. I just saw you throw a piece of garbage on the ground. Can't you read the No Littering sign? It's a $500 penalty for littering, so go pick it up and put it in the garbage can over there.
#Person2#: Why should I do that? It's only a piece of garbage. Why should you care?
#Person1#: Because this is a public place, and I want to spend my time here without having to look at your garbage.
#Person2#: Listen, I really don't know why you're making this into such a big issue. It's only a small piece of garbage in a large space. It's not like there's garbage everywhere. Besides, someone will come along to clean it up at some time or another.
#Person1#: It's not the cleaner's responsibility to pick up after lazy people. It's part of your responsibility to make sure that the place is neat for other people. If everyone thought like you, there'd be garbage everywhere! The cleaners can't be everywhere!
#Person2#: Ok, whatever. See, I'm putting it in the garbage can.
#Person1#: Hold on, that's an item. You should put that in the recycle bin next to the trashcan. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up the garbage #Person2# threw on the ground. #Person2# is unwilling to do so at first but puts the garbage in the garbage can at last. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?
#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.
#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?
#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country.
#Person1#: Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries.
#Person2#: The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs. There are also many small islands off the coast, but few people lives on them.
#Person2#: There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes.
#Person1#: We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water. | #Person1#'s country has high mountains and varied coast. #Person2#'s country is flat with sandy beaches. #Person1#'s country has many lakes and rivers. #Person2#'s country has many rivers but only a few lakes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have a question, Mary?
#Person2#: No. That's not why I raised my hand. I need to go to the ladies' room.
#Person1#: Let me give you a hall pass for it.
#Person2#: What's a hall pass?
#Person1#: With a hall pass, you can go to the ladies' room or wherever you need to go during class time.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: If a teacher stops you in the hallway, just show him or her the pass.
#Person2#: Or else I'll get into trouble.
#Person1#: That's right. | Mary needs to go to the ladies' room during class time. #Person1# will give her a hall pass. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?
#Person2#: Yes, a very special plan. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Volunteer work in a zoo? How did you hear that they needed volunteers? From the newspaper or TV?
#Person2#: Neither. A friend of mine working there told me the other day.
#Person1#: Have you sent your application yet?
#Person2#: I sent it a week ago and luckily it was approved by the manager yesterday afternoon.
#Person1#: What specific things will you do?
#Person2#: I will help to feed the animals.
#Person1#: It will certainly be a unique experience. I'm looking forward to hearing your story when you come back and seeing your photos.
#Person2#: I will take as many as possible.
#Person1#: Have you had any experience in voluntary work? You've never told me about that before.
#Person2#: I once helped sell tickets in a cinema. I believe I can do my new job well.
#Person1#: I think so, your one month holiday surely will be meaningful. | #Person2# will do volunteer work in a zoo during the coming holiday. #Person1# asks about the details and looks forward to hearing the story when #Person2# comes back. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Jack. Are you having a good holiday?
#Person2#: Hi, mom, don't mention it. It has been raining every day since I got here.
#Person1#: That's a pity and it's been nice and sunny here. When will you be home?
#Person2#: I was going to be back tomorrow. But the flights are fully booked, the next available flight leaves on Thursday. So I have to be back the day after tomorrow. I just hope it won't snow before then. | Jack's mom asks Jack about his holiday. Jack won't be able to come back until the day after tomorrow due to fully-booked flights. | Summarize the 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 on earth has happened to you?
#Person2#: I tripped up when I was running in the park. I fell on a bit of tree or something.
#Person1#: Let me see. It's quite a deep cut. You'd better wash it in the bathroom.
#Person2#: Yeah, I will.
#Person1#: You know, if I were you, I'd go down to an emergency room in a hospital.
#Person2#: I'm not going all the way to a hospital about a cut.
#Person1#: If it doesn't stop bleeding. I'll give the doctor a ring.
#Person2#: OK, please look in our first aid box and get me some bandages. | #Person2# got a deep cut but #Person2#'s not going to the hospital as #Person1# suggests. | Summarize the 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 Mister Bates.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Can I get you a cup of tea or some water?
#Person2#: I'm fine, I just had coffee, but thanks.
#Person1#: Ok, well, then please take a seat. I have reviewed your application and you seem to be a good candidate for alone.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I do have a couple of questions. First, I notice that your income dropped last year, can you explain that?
#Person2#: Yes, I started my own log company last year. For the first few months, we didn't have a lot of customers. But we have many customers now, we're on track this year to earn a large profit.
#Person1#: I see, starting your own business is very ambitious, did you have to take out a business loan for that?
#Person2#: No, I got help from my family and friends.
#Person1#: Very well, so I see that you are looking to buy a $500,000 house. Will you be buying it by yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm not married.
#Person1#: How much money will you put down on the house?
#Person2#: 20%.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Well, thank you for this information. I need to review this application with our senior loan officer, before we can give you a final answer. You can expect to hear from us by the end of the week. | #Person1# greets Mister Bates and then begins to ask some questions about his finance. #Person1# will review his application with their senior loan officer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mister Williams, these days, David has been looking tired all the time. He has been falling asleep in class. I wonder if you should take him to see a doctor.
#Person2#: Thanks, Miss Jones. I know what the problem is. He's recently been going to bed far too late.
#Person1#: When does he go to bed?
#Person2#: Usually around 11 o'clock. Sometimes even later.
#Person1#: That's much too late. Can you help him get in bed earlier? Say around 9:30 or no later than 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: We'll try. You know both David's mother and I often have to stay up late because of our work and recently David seems to have also got into our bad habit of going to bed late.
#Person1#: Yes, but David has to get up very early for school. I'm really worried about his health and his studies.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. We'll try to change our habits to set a good example for David. | Mister Williams tells Miss Jones that David looks tired because he goes to bed late. Miss Jones suggests he get David in bed earlier. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What time is it, Harriet? I'm starving, but I guess it's not time for lunch yet.
#Person2#: Let's see. According to my iphone, it's just a few minutes past noon.
#Person1#: What? I thought my watch was wrong. Shouldn't the sun be overhead if it's noon?
#Person2#: Oh, Don, I can tell you weren't listening in science class last week. The sun is only overhead at noon for 2 days a year.
#Person1#: Haha, very funny.
#Person2#: No, really. Mrs. Sorenson explained it. The Earth goes around the sun at an angle and that changes where the sun is at noon.
#Person1#: But then those old clocks that measured time by the sun shadow were all wrong.
#Person2#: Emm, not exactly. They're just not the same as the time we keep on our computers.
#Person1#: I wish I was sitting in a computer right now instead of out here. I'm starting to hate nature. | Don tells from the sun that it's not time for lunch yet, but Harriet tells #Person1# it's already past noon, then Harriet explains to him the principle of measuring time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt.
#Person1#: Any particular colour?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?
#Person1#: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, aqua, red and green. Will a white one do?
#Person2#: Yes. I prefer white - and may I see a pale yellow one, too?
#Person1#: Why, of course. Let's see... White... Pale yellow. Here you are, sir. | #Person2# is looking for a cotton polo shirt. #Person1# recommends a white one. #Person2# likes it and wants to see a pale yellow one, too. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Li Bo speaking.
#Person2#: Hi, I am Liu Ming. I am calling to tell you that I have got the job.
#Person1#: Oh, that is wonderful. Congratulations!
#Person2#: I really feel grateful to you for your reference. They have mentioned this in the job interview.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. I think that is because you have right qualifications and nice personality.
#Person2#: Thanks again. I will start on next Monday. I am sure I will have good performance.
#Person1#: I agree. | Liu Ming has got a job and thanks Li Bo for Li Bo's reference. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We have made some adjustment on the prices. And this is renewed price list.
#Person2#: Thank you for allowing us 3 % reduction, but still we find your price is on the high side.
#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price, and we can't make any further reduction.
#Person2#: If so, we find it difficult for us to go on with our talks.
#Person1#: Then what ' s your counter-offer?
#Person2#: This is our counter-offer.
#Person1#: We are sincere to make business with you, but the difference between your counter-offer and our price is too great.
#Person2#: So are we. Our counter-offer is in line with the world market.
#Person1#: How about meeting each other half-way in order to conclude the business?
#Person2#: Agreed. | #Person1#'s price and #Person2#'s counter-offer have a great difference. They agree to meet each other half-way to conclude the business. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check.
#Person1#: The waitress is walking over here with our check even as we speak.
#Person2#: I have never had bad service at this restaurant, but this time was really exceptional.
#Person1#: Yes, she really went out of her way to make this a pleasant dining experience.
#Person2#: Let's take a look at our bill. The total price for our dinner is $ 36. 00.
#Person1#: How much money should we leave for a tip?
#Person2#: I know that 15 % is a normal tip, but I really thought that this waitress went out of her way for us. What do you think about tipping her 20 %?
#Person1#: She definitely deserves 20 % for a tip.
#Person2#: So we can add her tip of $ 7. 20 to the bill of $ 36. 00 and the total will be $ 43. 20.
#Person1#: Yes, what a wonderful meal!
#Person2#: It absolutely was a great meal. We'll have to return here for lunch sometime. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree they had a great meal and their waitress deserves 20% for a tip because she went out of her way for them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you ever shopped at Whole Foods market?
#Person2#: Nope. How's the food there?
#Person1#: It's very good, and it's fresh too.
#Person2#: I do my shopping at Sons.
#Person1#: I shopped there before too, but the food is better at Whole Foods.
#Person2#: What's wrong with Sons?
#Person1#: Their range of organic foods is very limited.
#Person2#: Whole Foods has a lot of organic foods?
#Person1#: Yeah, the food there is very healthy.
#Person2#: I've never been, but I may start shopping there.
#Person1#: The food there is a great step up from Sons.
#Person2#: Thanks for letting me know. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Whole Foods market has more organic foods than Sons. #Person2# may start shopping there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know what you're going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I am going to see a movie with a friend of mine. What about you?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: Would you like to see a movie with me and my friend?
#Person1#: Do you know what movie you're going to watch?
#Person2#: I don't know, but was there a certain movie you wanted to see?
#Person1#: None that I can think of.
#Person2#: Well, would you like to go?
#Person1#: Thank you for inviting me, but I think I'll pass.
#Person2#: All right. Another time then. | #Person1# doesn't know what to do this weekend. #Person2# invites #Person1# to see a movie together but #Person1# refuses. | Summarize the 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 date is it today?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Look at the girls in the street. They all have a bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.
#Person1#: Did you have a fight with Jack?
#Person2#: No, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? To forget about Valentine's Day?
#Person1#: Come on, dear! You forgot it, too.
#Person2#: You know, it's OK for a girl to forget these ' big days ', but for a guy, to do that is unforgivable.
#Person1#: Is that your phone?
#Person2#: Oh, it's Jack. Excuse me.
#Person1#: Wow! Good timing.
#Person2#: He asked me out to a dinner tonight. How about joining us?
#Person1#: Come on! Three's a crowd!
#Person2#: So what?
#Person1#: Just go! It's Valentine's Day! | #Person1# reminds #Person2# that today is Valentine's Day. When #Person2# is complaining her boyfriend Jack forgets about Valentine's Day, Jack calls and asks her out to a dinner tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English.
#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you.
#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfully worried, I can't reply as quickly as she seems to expect.
#Person2#: Oh, she likes keeping us on our toes by getting us use English throughout the class. She doesn't mind your making mistakes, though.
#Person1#: You know, speaking in class is a very good chance to put your English to practical use. | #Person2# enjoys speaking English, while #Person1# finds it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. #Person2# encourages #Person1# by saying the teacher doesn't mind mistakes. | Summarize the 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, Doris. You look a little bit down. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Well, I'm leaving Japan and I'm going back to London, tomorrow.
#Person1#: Really!
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: How do you feel about that?
#Person2#: Well, I do feel quite down because I am going to miss Japan after being here for 9 months, in Japan. I am going to miss it so much, cause I've had a great time here.
#Person1#: Mm, so what are you going to miss about Japan?
#Person2#: Oh, I am going to miss the people, the food, the night life. Especially the nightlife.
#Person1#: What especially about the night life are you going to miss?
#Person2#: Well, I really like dancing. And I enjoy going out to night clubs and to restaurants and eating Japanese food also and I'm really going to miss that because it's very different to London.
#Person1#: How are the clubs different in Japan than in London?
#Person2#: Well, here there are many different clubs you can get into, for free, you don't have to pay, some of them. In London it's really expensive for drinks and an entry fee. | Doris tells #Person1# she is leaving Japan and she feels down because she is going to miss Japan, the people, the food, and especially the nightlife. She says the clubs in Japan are so different from those 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#: There are so many flavors of ice cream to choose from!
#Person2#: Yes, there must be about a hundred. Do you have a favorite?
#Person1#: I love fruit flavored ices the best.
#Person2#: I know, fresh fruit flavored is the best ever.
#Person1#: What is your least favorite ice cream?
#Person2#: I don't like peppermint ice cream.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean.
#Person2#: One time, I tried garlic ice cream.
#Person1#: That could be interesting.
#Person2#: That doesn't sound like a good choice for today though. Let's order! | #Person1# and #Person2# love fruit-flavored ices and #Person2# doesn't like peppermint ice cream. #Person2# also decides not to try garlic ice cream today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Tom!
#Person2#: Hello, Steven!
#Person1#: How are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad. What about you?
#Person1#: I'm just a little tired.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: I have a lot of work to do in the company recently.
#Person2#: How is your family?
#Person1#: Pretty fine, thanks.
#Person2#: Where are you going now?
#Person1#: I am going to buy a new air conditioner for my parents. Oh, it's two o'clock. I must go now.
#Person2#: OK, see you next time.
#Person1#: See you. | Steven tells Tom he is tired because of work. Steven will buy a new air conditioner for his parents. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. My bag was stolen, will you help me?
#Person2#: When did it happen?
#Person1#: Just about half an hour ago.
#Person2#: Tell me where it happened and how.
#Person1#: Yes, it was just when I was walking in the park. I saw some children with a newspaper.
#Person2#: That happens often these days. Well, please fill in this Report of Theft.
#Person1#: I want to get in touch with the Chinese Embassy because my passport was in the stolen bag. | #Person1#'s bag was stolen. #Person2# asks about the details and lets #Person1# fill in the Report of Theft. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I would like to get a bus pass.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind of pass you want?
#Person1#: Can you tell me my options?
#Person2#: There are passes for a day, month, and week, and there are student passes.
#Person1#: I would like the student pass.
#Person2#: Let me see your student ID.
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: How much will it be for the pass?
#Person2#: The monthly sticker is $ 24, but the actual pass is free.
#Person1#: That'll be fine.
#Person2#: We appreciate your business. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a student bus pass after seeing #Person1#'s student ID. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about half day kindergarten for Stacey?
#Person2#: We could try it for the first few weeks and see if she likes it.
#Person1#: I just think it will be a little difficult for her to be away from home for so long right off the bat.
#Person2#: You have a good point. She hasn't really ever been away from home for longer than a few hours.
#Person1#: I think she is really going to like her teacher though.
#Person2#: Yes, they seemed to click at the meeting the other day.
#Person1#: Did you happen to notice if she was interested in any of the other kids?
#Person2#: No, but I did notice that she was very interested in the art supplies! | #Person1# and #Person2# are thinking about half-day kindergarten for Stacey. They think she will like her teacher. | Summarize the 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, how was the interview?
#Person2#: Not too bad, I suppose.
#Person1#: What did the woman ask you?
#Person2#: Oh, she asked me all sorts of questions. She asked if I smoked, and whether I played sports, she asked me where I went to school, and what subjects I took, and she asked me if I like to meeting people.
#Person1#: Did she ask you any questions about your family?
#Person2#: Well, she asked me if my parents wanted me to be a steward.
#Person1#: Did she tell you whether you would get the job?
#Person2#: No, but she told me to telephone her next week. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s interview. The interviewer asked all sorts of questions and will telephone #Person2# 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#: Good morning, my name is Martin. You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position, right?
#Person2#: Yes. When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement?
#Person2#: I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work. In fact I learn so fast that I'll be looking for promotion very shortly.
#Person1#: Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a Laboratory Assistant?
#Person2#: A laboratory assistant helps to maintain scientific equipment, keep a check on the supplies in the store, and prepare the chemicals for experiments.
#Person1#: What sort of student do you regard yourself as? Did you enjoy studying while you were at school?
#Person2#: I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my tests and enjoyed studying subjects that interested me.
#Person1#: What were your favorite subjects at school?
#Person2#: Maths and chemistry were my favorite subjects at school. I also enjoyed history.
#Person1#: Do you have any plans for further study?
#Person2#: Well, I've thought about doing the part-time Chemistry Certificate course at Technical College. I think I would really benefit from doing that.
#Person1#: Have you ever had a job before?
#Person2#: Yes. I have worked part-time at a take away food store-the one just round the corner.
#Person1#: We have a lot of other applicants for this position. Why do you think that you deserve to get the job?
#Person2#: Well, I've found out a lot about this type of work and my research suggests that I would be quite capable of doing the work involved. I also think that I would be able to handle any training course reasonably well.
#Person1#: I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming along to the interview.
#Person2#: Thank you. When will I know if I am successful?
#Person1#: We'll be in touch with you by telephone or by mail within a week. Well. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | #Person2# applied for the Laboratory Assistant because #Person2# thinks #Person2# will be really good at this kind of work. #Person2# explains #Person2#'s understanding of the position's duty and thinks #Person2# is a reasonable student. Martin then asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s favorite subjects, future study plans, working experience, and why #Person2# deserves to get the job. He will tell #Person2# the result within a week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello and welcome. How may I be of service?
#Person2#: Hello. I want to buy some RIB, is it OK to use US dollars?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. What's the amount you'd like to change?
#Person2#: I think 250 dollars should be sufficient.
#Person1#: Please fill out this exchange form and I'll need to see your passport. Don't forget to sign your name at the bottom.
#Person2#: Oh, right, of course. Here you go.
#Person1#: Here is your RIB, the exchange form and receipt and your passport. Please check the amount.
#Person2#: It's correct. Is there any way I can change it back before I leave the country?
#Person1#: Yes, that can be done here. Just make sure you keep the exchange form and the receipt and you can come back at the end of your stay and we'll be only to happy to change it back into foreign currency.
#Person2#: That's wonderful news, thanks for all your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change 250 US dollars into the RMB and tells #Person2# how to change it back into foreign currency before #Person2# leaves the country. | Summarize the 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 al
#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? | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca they offer a starting salary of 150,000 HK dollars per annum and other bonuses for a junior sub-editor. Rebecca thinks the opportunity to work in Hong Kong for Mr. Parsosn is more important than 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#: Is there someone I can talk to about a payment question?
#Person2#: Yes, we can handle that here. How can I help you?
#Person1#: My paycheck that just arrived is less than last week's check.
#Person2#: Did you work at all during the last pay period?
#Person1#: Yes, actually, I did make a little bit of money.
#Person2#: Did you report it on your Continued Claim Form?
#Person1#: Yes, I showed that income on the Continued Claim Form.
#Person2#: Well, we deducted a portion of the income that you made from this week's check.
#Person1#: Maybe I just shouldn't show the income then.
#Person2#: That is cheating and, if you get caught, you will be fined and disqualified from collecting unemployment. | #Person1# says #Person1#'s paycheck that just arrived is less than last week's check. #Person2# explains the deduction and warn #Person1# not to cheat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like some legal advice. Jane and I are thinking of incorporating. So Want to find out what sort of legal procedure one follows in forming a corporation.
#Person1#: You begin by applying for a corporate charter. And then stockholders hold a meeting to organize the corporation, an individual has limited liability and the right.
#Person2#: I know. I have an idea that we get together to discuss this next week.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: I will give a call. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the legal procedure of incorporating. They will get together to discuss it 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#: Yes, ma'ma. May I help you with your bags?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, if you like. The large one goes to Washington. The other one I will take with me. All right?
#Person1#: Flight 36 to Washington. It'll be on the plane for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. | #Person1# helps #Person2# #Person2#'s bags at the airport. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why is the long face?
#Person2#: I'm getting sick of work man. I can't take the political bull in the company any more.
#Person1#: Did you just get your review or something?
#Person2#: Yeah, but that's not why I am upset. I just found out another guy got a promotion. He doesn't know how to do anything. He sits there and kisses the managers butt all day long.
#Person1#: That sucks.
#Person2#: I'm just pissed that management can't see behind his smooth talking lies.
#Person1#: Look on the bright side. At least you have a job.
#Person2#: Yeah. I shouldn't stress about this anymore. It's not like I can do anything about it.
#Person1#: Exactly. Instead, we should have some drinks tonight.
#Person2#: How about a cold bottle of beer.
#Person1#: Now you're talking. | #Person2# is getting sick of work because #Person2# found out another man who kisses the managers' butt all day long got a promotion, although he doesn't know how to do anything. | Summarize the 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!
#Person2#: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please?
#Person1#: With ice, sir?
#Person2#: No, ice will spoil the taste.
#Person1#: Anything else, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please.
#Person1#: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water?
#Person2#: A glass of juice please.
#Person1#: Coming up immediately. | #Person2# asks #Person1# for a bottle of beer without ice and a glass of juice. | Summarize the 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 is included in a job advertisement?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, there are the company, the job title, job description, requirement, and so on.
#Person1#: What are the accesses of the job ads?
#Person2#: There are many sources, such as newspaper, Internet and direct visit. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what a job advertisement includes and the accesses of the job ads. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Central Park, please, but can you make a stop at Union Square? I wanna pick up my friend there.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How long do you think it will take to get to Union Square.
#Person2#: Well. That depends on traffic, you know. It's pretty heavy this afternoon.
#Person1#: Can you make it in 15 mins. I am already 10 mins late.
#Person2#: I'll try. Where exactly is your friend waiting?
#Person1#: On the 14th Street side. Oh, we are already at the 16th Street. You are fast. Can you make a left at the next corner?
#Person2#: You've got it.
#Person1#: I think he is around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there he is.
#Person2#: Here we are, Central Park!
#Person1#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person2#: Well, it's $ 12.
#Person1#: Here's $ 15. Keep the change.
#Person2#: Thank you. | The taxi driver makes a stop at Union Square to pick up #Person1#'s friend and then takes them to Central Park. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you get me a taxi?
#Person2#: We offer various types of transportation. Perhaps you'd like to upgrade to a private vehicle?
#Person1#: Thanks, but no thanks. A taxi will do just fine.
#Person2#: In that case, how about a limo? Then you can travel in style.
#Person1#: No, I hate limousines. They're gas guzzlers.
#Person2#: Got it, sir. Where would you like the taxi to take you?
#Person1#: My destination is Rockefeller Center.
#Person2#: What time do you want to leave the hotel?
#Person1#: As soon as possible.
#Person2#: I'll call the taxi immediately, sir.
#Person1#: Okay, I'm coming downstairs now.
#Person2#: A brand new taxi is pulling up now. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to call a taxi to take him to Rockefeller Center as soon as possible. | Summarize the 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, it's a lovely room. It's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be all right if I painted the walls a different color?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine, as long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my hirers painted them black a few years ago. That was terrible.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should know?
#Person2#: Well, I don't allow cat to go upstairs at all.
#Person1#: Oh? Not at all?
#Person2#: No, absolutely not. I don't like animals and I don't allow people to smoke in bedrooms.
#Person1#: Oh, no, no. I agree with that. I don't smoke anywhere. Can I use the kitchen if I want to cook something?
#Person2#: Yes, but only before 7 o'clock in the evening. And I don't allow people to stick pictures on the walls. You know when you take the pictures, marks leave on the wall.
#Person1#: OK. I see.
#Person2#: And one more thing if you don't mind. I don't want any big noisy parties, so only two or three friends at the same time, please.
#Person1#: Oh, right. I'll do that. Well, it sounds fair. Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# some rules about the room: #Person1# can paint the walls with no dark color, cats are not allowed to go upstairs, the kitchen can be used before 7 in the evening, no pictures can be stuck on the walls, and no big noisy parties are allowed. | Summarize the 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, Angel. Sorry I'm late.
#Person2#: Where were you, Bob? I was beginning to worry.
#Person1#: I was on my way here, and I saw a crowd of people. They were standing around a tall fellow and they had pens and notebooks. Someone explained to me that they were getting his autographs, so I handed him my notebook and pen and I got one too.
#Person2#: One what?
#Person1#: An autograph. Look!
#Person2#: Can I see that? Wayne Gretzky. You got Gretzky's autograph!
#Person1#: Wayne Gretzky?
#Person2#: He is the best hockey player in the world, Bob.
#Person1#: Is that true?
#Person2#: A lot of hockey fans think so.
#Person1#: What else do you know? Let's go, and we can still catch the game. | Bob tells Angel he is late because he saw a crowd of people on his way here and got an autograph of Wayne Gretzky. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, hello, Li Ming. Come on in, and how're you been keeping recently?
#Person2#: Quite all right, thanks, Dr. Francis. How's your project going?
#Person1#: Very smoothly, I should say. I'm playing a consultancy role, really. I've only been here in China a month, but I'm already on very good terms with my colleagues in the Department of Computer Science. Well, I'm happy that you could come. Do sit down, please.
#Person2#: Dr. Francis, do you know I've got a chance to go to Cambridge in August? I wonder if you could tell me something about Britain.
#Person1#: Certainly. Well, I was actually brought up in Scotland. Enn, in fact, I've never been to Cambridge. But well,.., yes, I'm sure I can give you some useful tips. Now, what do you want to know, Li Ming?
#Person2#: Things like weather. What's the usual temperature there?
#Person1#: Mmm, the temperature in Scotland is 22, or 23 degrees Centigrade, on average, I think. But Cambridge would be warmer, around 25, I would guess, because it's down south.
#Person2#: Oh, that's nice. Do you know it is 34 here? Last year it reached 39. By the way, where do you think I should stay?
#Person1#: Oh, that's important. You can, err,.., I suppose, stay in the college-owned flats, which are often near where you have your classes, and some are even on the campus. That would certainly be convenient.
#Person2#: Yes, it would.
#Person1#: But it can also be a disadvantage because you are, in a sense, separated from ordinary society. You're a language teacher, and I think learning from society is a valuable experience.
#Person2#: Yes, yes, exactly, so what's the alternative?
#Person1#: Maybe finding an English host family. I know of a student Ali from the Middle East. He told me that he had learnt a lot by staying with a British family.
#Person2#: Thank you, I think it's quite a good suggestion. By the way, Dr. Francis, do you think I could...? | Dr. Francis tells Li Ming the project is going smoothly. Li Ming is going to Cambridge in August and asks Dr. Francis for some useful tips. Dr. Francis, who was brought up in Scotland, guesses Cambridge would be around 25 degrees and advises Li Ming to find an English host family rather than stay in the college-owned flats to learn from society. | Summarize the 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, Sarah. What's up?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, I just got out of a history class. I had to give a presentation.
#Person1#: How did it go?
#Person2#: Terribly. I'm sure I made a fool of myself.
#Person1#: Why? Weren't you prepared?
#Person2#: No, it was not that. I just get so embarrassed and nervous whenever I have to speak in front of a group of people. I stand up and my face gets red and then I get even more nervous because I know everyone can see me blushing.
#Person1#: It's not so bad to blush.
#Person2#: But it happens all the time. If the professor asks a question and I know the answer, I blush like crazy if he calls on me. Doesn't that ever happen to you?
#Person1#: No, not really. Maybe you should just try to forget about the people. Look at something else in the room like the exit sign.
#Person2#: I guess I could try that but I doubt it'll help.
#Person1#: You know we talked about it in psychology class. Blushing, even though it's unintentional, is more or less a learned behavior.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Oh, children hardly ever blush at all. And among adults, supposedly, women blush more than men.
#Person2#: I wonder why.
#Person1#: I don't know, but I had a friend at high schools, Brian Smith. It was really easy to make him blush. He turned red whenever a waitress would ask him for his order.
#Person2#: I'm not that bad. Well,I've got to get going for my next class. I'll talk to you later. | Sarah tells #Person1# she thinks her presentation is terrible because she was nervous and blushed in front of people. #Person1# says it's not so bad and advises her to forget about the people. They then talk about the psychological reasons for blushing and a friend of #Person1# who blushes easily. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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