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#Person1#: Good evening and welcome to our program--A Night at the Movies. I'm Mark.
#Person2#: And I'm Anna. Tonight we're going to look at this week's new films.
#Person1#: Let's start with Beyond the Moon. It's the story of a flight to Mars that gets into trouble. A team of robots save the astronauts aboard a spaceship.
#Person2#: The movie is full of space travel.
#Person1#: Next, we have A Man's Best Friend. This is the funniest movie you will see all year. It's about a cat that can talk. If you like jokes and silly situations, this is the movie for you.
#Person2#: Oh, no. Mark. There aren't many laughs, and the story is stupid and boring.
#Person1#: Well, Anna. I think we'll agree on San Francisco. The songs are great, and the dancing's fantastic.
#Person2#: I like San Francisco a lot. It's about a girl who comes from a poor family. She works hard and becomes a famous nightclub singer. I don't usually like this kind of movie, but this was different. As you said, excellent singing and dancing. | Mark and Anna, the host of A Night at the Movies, are introducing this week's new films, including Beyond the Moon, A Man's Best Friend, and San Francisco. | Summarize the 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. City Taxi.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.
#Person1#: Where from?
#Person2#: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There'll be three of us sharing. How much will it be?
#Person1#: About $ 60. What time do you want to leave?
#Person2#: Seven in the morning.
#Person1#: Right. We'll pick you up at your hotel at seven then. Thank you very much. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | #Person1# books a taxi for #Person2# at seven on Saturday morning to 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#: Hi, Professor Smith. I hear you've written a book titled Visions.
#Person2#: Yes. It explains how science will revolutionize the 21st century.
#Person1#: Could I ask you some questions concerning the book?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Are you optimistic about the future?
#Person2#: Generally, yeah. If we go back to the year of 1900, most Americans didn't live beyond the age of 50. Since then, we've had improvements in health care and technology. There is no reason why these won't continue far into the 21st century.
#Person1#: Are we ready for the changes that will come?
#Person2#: Changes are already happening. The future is here now. We have DNA, microchips, the internet. Some people's reaction is to say, we are too old; we don't understand new technology. My reaction is to say, we must educate people to use new technology now.
#Person1#: Is world population going to be a big problem?
#Person2#: Yes, and no. I think that world population will stop increasing as we all get richer. If you are a part of the middle class, you don't want or need 12 children.
#Person1#: Will there be a world government?
#Person2#: Very probably. We will have to manage the world and its resources on a global level because countries alone are too small.
#Person1#: Will we have control of everything?
#Person2#: I think we'll learn to control the weather, volcanoes and earthquakes. Illness won't exist. We'll grow new livers, kidneys, hearts, and lungs like spare parts for a car. People will live to about 130 or 150. For 2000 years, we have tried to understand our environment. Now we'll begin to control it. | #Person1# asks Professor Smith some questions concerning the professor's book, Visions. Professor Smith is generally optimistic about the future and thinks we must educate people to use new technology. The professor also thinks the world population will stop increasing as we all get richer, there will probably be a world government, and people will learn to control many things. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you ready for the trip to the 'Big Apple'?
#Person2#: 'Big Apple'? What do you mean?
#Person1#: 'Big Apple' is the nickname for New York City. Are you going to New York with us, or aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going. I'm especially looking forward to visiting a special show on modern American painters there. But tell me, where did the nickname come from?
#Person1#: Some of the musicians of the 20s gave it the name. When they played a concert in New York in the 1920s, the musicians called it the 'Big Apple'.
#Person2#: Amazing. New York is such an interesting place and it even has an interesting nickname. | #Person2# is going to New York with #Person1#. #Person1# tells #Person2# 'Big Apple' is the nickname for the city and it came from some musicians of the 1920s. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mark, haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like tennis, running and golf.
#Person1#: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play, Mark?
#Person2#: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Michelle?
#Person1#: I play every Sunday.
#Person2#: Even when it rains?
#Person1#: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday.
#Person2#: Where do you play?
#Person1#: The Lawndale country club. Do you know it?
#Person2#: Yes. I was there once. You're going to play next Sunday, I suppose.
#Person1#: Certainly, listen! Why don't you join me? We can have a game.
#Person2#: I'd love to. What time shall we meet?
#Person1#: Let's meet at the clubhouse at 1:30 in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Good. See you then. | Mark is busy with his experiments but after work, he often plays some sports. Michelle invites Mark to play golf together next Sunday. Mark accepts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
#Person2#: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
#Person1#: So, how's your mom taking it?
#Person2#: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. [Thanks.] Uh, so how's your mom going to be able to manage things alone?
#Person2#: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. [That's good to hear.] But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. [Yeah.] She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
#Person1#: So, what are the funeral arrangements? The obituary in the paper didn't mention much about the funeral.
#Person2#: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy.
#Person1#: I wish there was something I could do you. *
#Person2#: Well, actually, there is. [Oh?]. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
#Person1#: Really? I'd be honored.
#Person2#: It would really mean a lot to the family.
#Person1#: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Okay, see you then. | Tim's father passed away. His mother is really down. #Person1# expresses #Person1#'s condolences to him and his family and asks about the funeral. Tim tells #Person1# his father admired #Person1# a lot and asked if #Person1#'d sing a musical number at the funeral. #Person1# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you quite independent of your parents now?
#Person2#: Yes. As soon as I left school, I... my studies as a nurse. I stopped asking my parents for money since I got financial support from the government. But I still stay with them a lot.
#Person1#: You're staying ... very close to your parents?
#Person2#: I am. They never forced me to do anything I didn't want to do. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, I am also fond of my family. But I don't always get on very well with them. They try to control me too much.
#Person2#: But they allowed you to come to study in England on your own.
#Person1#: Yes, but, only after a lot of persuasion. Your parents treat you as an adult. Mine treat me as a child. | #Person2# is independent of #Person2#'s parents but is staying close to them. #Person1# is also fond of #Person1#'s family but doesn't get on very well with 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#: Good afternoon, Madam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Have you any shoes like these?
#Person1#: What size?
#Person2#: Size twenty-three.
#Person1#: What color?
#Person2#: Dark red.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. We haven't any.
#Person2#: But my friend bought this pair of shoes last month.
#Person1#: Did she buy them here?
#Person2#: Yes. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they don't have the shoes she wants. #Person2# says her friend bought them here last month. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you ever win anything?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence 'School is...'
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, I said 'School is the key to a new and better world.'
#Person1#: So how old were you then?
#Person2#: It was ten years ago, and I was eleven.
#Person1#: Oh, right. So what did you win then?
#Person2#: I won a 20-dollar gift certificate to Hathaway House Bookshop, and I spent the whole summer there because twenty dollars were quite a lot then. I still have the books that I bought there.
#Person1#: Lucky you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# came in first in a competition in the local newspaper ten years ago and won a 20-dollar gift certificate to a bookshop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. He of ten has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tom, who drinks a lot and has Dutch courage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life. They have lots of money, so they can buy almost anything they want. They're famous, so everyone loves them.
#Person2#: I think they must have horrible lives. All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do. They must get sick of it.
#Person1#: I bet they love it really. Sure, they complain about it, but that just gets them more publicity, doesn't it?
#Person2#: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves. They only want it for their films.
#Person1#: No way! They want publicity for themselves, so that they get invited to make more films, go to lots of cocktail parties, and even make albums! They have such an easy life. They don't even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party.
#Person2#: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses. That's why they need so much money. They need million of dollars to buy big, seclude houses and wonderful dresses. I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt, but they can't because their managers force them to wear clothes they don't like.
#Person1#: I don't understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars. They're overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored.
#Person2#: I think you should give them some credit. They're very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn. They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves.
#Person1#: Come on! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves. | #Person1# thinks show biz stars have a really easy life. #Person2# thinks they must have horrible lives. #Person1# wonders why #Person2# has sympathy for the stars who are overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored. #Person2# thinks they are talented people and deserve all the money they earn. | Summarize the 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've been cramming for tomorrow's history exam since early this morning. What do you say we take a break and listen to some music, okay?
#Person2#: Now that you mention it, I'm getting a little bumed-out from studying nonstop, too. Listening to some music for a while would suit me just fine.
#Person1#: While you're picking out a record to play, I'll grab a couple of beers out of the refrigerator.
#Person2#: You sure have a lot of discs here.
#Person1#: Yeah, I've got everything from rock n' roll to the latest new- wave stuff.
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm strictly into classical music. You don't happen to have any Bach or Mozart, do you?
#Person1#: Sorry, my taste in music doesn't go back any further than the 1960's. Music written before then is just history to me.
#Person2#: Well, speaking of history , let's get back to the books. We've got an exam tomorrow , remember? | #Person1# and #Person2# have been cramming for tomorrow's history exam. #Person1# suggests taking a break and listening to some music and lets #Person2# pick out a record. They talk about music for a while and #Person2# suggests getting back to the books. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today.
#Person2#: Was it about what you watched on TV last night? I got asked about that a few days ago.
#Person1#: Actually, he wanted to know what I felt about the new shopping center. They're thinking about building near the railway station. Weather I felt it would solve, some of the towns problems are actually just cause more.
#Person2#: Well, you've certainly got a strong opinion about that. You've always been telling me what a rubbish idea you think it is. The crowd.
#Person1#: True. And I told him what I thought. But I don't think he wrote down my answers to any of his questions. I'm going to sit down and write a letter to the local paper now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was asked about the new shopping center in a survey. #Person1# holds a strong opinion against the new shopping center. | Summarize the 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 Paul, I heard you're working on a new book. What is it about?
#Person2#: It's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning, a town surrounded by beasts.
#Person1#: It sounds thrilling. Why did you decide to write such a book?
#Person2#: I visited a friend about 2 months ago. He has a daughter, who was very shy. She doesn't dare talk to other people. So I decided to write a book about bravery to encourage her.
#Person1#: How much have you finished?
#Person2#: About 1/3. I think I'll finish it within 2 months.
#Person1#: What will you do after you finish it?
#Person2#: Well, I think I deserve a holiday. I've been writing all the time. | Paul is writing a book about bravery to encourage a friend's daughter. He has finished about 1/3 and plans to have a holiday after finishing it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't wait to get to the beach.
#Person2#: You'd better be careful about sunburn on your vacation.
#Person1#: You worry too much. Oh, these swimsuits are lovely and cheap.
#Person2#: This color would look good on you.
#Person1#: I don't need a two piece. I might get something for the pool, though.
#Person2#: That's right. You're swimming every morning now.
#Person1#: Yeah, and I'd like something that is comfortable and sporty.
#Person2#: Then you should pick out some one-pieces.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to be careful about sunburn and suggests #Person1# pick out some one-pieces. | Summarize the 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 no, what happened in here, Alexa? Why are there some dead plants?
#Person2#: I know. Every planned comes in alive and ends up dead. I definitely do not have a green thumb.
#Person1#: People always say that, but it's not that hard to keep house plants. What did you do to care for this one?
#Person2#: That one had a big flower on it, so I put it in the sunlight.
#Person1#: This is a winter plant from North China. It doesn't do well in direct sunlight, just move it here. Didn't you look up how to care for it when you got it?
#Person2#: No, I just thought it was pretty and it was doing OK in the shop.
#Person1#: And this one here is all yellow, that means you gave it too much water.
#Person2#: Too much water? I think if it doesn't need for water, it doesn't have to drink it.
#Person1#: That's not how plants work, I'm afraid the root system of this one is destroyed. You'll have to throw this one away. Look, here's an app with plant information. | #Person1# finds that Alexa doesn't know how to keep house plants and recommends her an app with plant information. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends. How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say, a friend to all as a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, but you're my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean, I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate frisbee have a positive attitude. Maybe you should join the ultimate frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks. | Andrew has been feeling pretty lonely lately. He wants a guy friend to hang out with. #Person1#, his girlfriend, advises him to join the ultimate frisbee club to make new friends. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Guess who I met in the street? Michelle.
#Person2#: Michelle, my old school friend. I thought she was teaching English in China.
#Person1#: Yes, she came back yesterday because her father fell off the stairs and broke his right leg.
#Person2#: Oh, poor uncle Jack. Did George come back, too?
#Person1#: No, he had to stay and take care of their 7 year old daughter.
#Person2#: How long will she stay here this time?
#Person1#: About a week and she said she would come and visit us tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Great. But I think we should go to the hospital to see uncle Jack first.
#Person1#: Then let's go right now. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Michelle. She was teaching English in China and came back because her father broke his right leg. They decide to go to the hospital to see Michelle's father. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you go and buy your bus pass?
#Person2#: No, I didn't.
#Person1#: When are you going to go get it?
#Person2#: I'm not sure where they sell bus passes at.
#Person1#: Why didn't you just ask me?
#Person2#: Where should I go?
#Person1#: You can get one from student services.
#Person2#: I had no clue that I could get it there.
#Person1#: I already knew that.
#Person2#: Thanks for letting me know.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
#Person2#: I'm going to go and get it right now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can get bus passes from student services and #Person2# will get 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#: How are you wedding plans going?
#Person2#: Very well. We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done. The only thing that isn ' t ready yet is my wedding dress.
#Person1#: When will that be ready?
#Person2#: The dressmakers said that is would be ready in two weeks.
#Person1#: You ' re getting married in three weeks. So that should be ok. So, you ' Ve prepared the church, catering, transport, hotel-everything.
#Person2#: Yes. We ' Ve taken care of all of that. We decided not to get married in a church though. Neither of us is very religious.
#Person1#: Which hotel will the reception be held at?
#Person2#: The palace hotel they ' re taking care of the catering, including the wedding cake. I ' m sure they ' ll do a good job.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. It ' s and excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.
#Person2#: Yes. It will be expensive, but we think it will be worth it. It gives us great peace of mind to know that our reception is in the hands of experienced people.
#Person1#: I think you make the right decision. | #Person2# tells #Person1# her wedding dress will be ready in two weeks and the reception will be held at the Palace Hotel which is an excellent hotel with experienced people but it's expensive, including catering and wedding cake. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Miss Wu, This is Dan Robson calling from OTC limited. I'd like to check my last order. When exactly was it sent out?
#Person2#: I can check that for you right now. Would you mind holding?
#Person1#: Sure. No problem.
#Person2#: Mr. Robson, I'm sorry. Our computer system is down. Could I call you back later?
#Person1#: Sure. Do you have my number?
#Person2#: Yes, I have it right here. I'm so sorry about this.
#Person1#: No problem. I'll wait for your call. | Miss Wu will call Mr. Robonson back to check his order because now the system is down. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to have my coat washed.
#Person1#: OK, please fill in the form first.
#Person2#: That's it. By the way when can I get it back?
#Person1#: We will send it to your room at 4:00 pm tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, but I need it tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: We have express service as well. It charges 30 % more but I assure your coat will be ready tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: That's fine. Please send it to my room tomorrow morning. | #Person2# wants to have his coat washed and #Person1# assures the coat will be ready tomorrow morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm having a problem.
#Person2#: What's the problem? Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: Oh, a pipe burst in my wall.
#Person2#: Is the pipe causing any water damage to your house?
#Person1#: The water is causing mildew.
#Person2#: Okay, let me check. I can come fix the pipe sometime tomorrow.
#Person1#: Can I just call someone myself to fix it?
#Person2#: I don't think that would be a good idea.
#Person1#: You won't do it until tomorrow.
#Person2#: I guess you have a point.
#Person1#: So, I can call someone to fix it?
#Person2#: Go right ahead. | A pipe burst in #Person1#'s wall and #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to call someone to fix 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#: Hello, police office?
#Person2#: Yes, May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to report a case. Somebody broke into my house.
#Person2#: When did that happen?
#Person1#: It happened in the morning. I just came home from work and found the lock broken.
#Person2#: Is anything lost?
#Person1#: I don't know. I called the police as soon as I found the lock broken.
#Person2#: OK, we will send some men as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Please be quick.
#Person2#: OK, we will. What's your name and address?
#Person1#: My name is Benjamin, and I live in Broad-Gate Street 2101.
#Person2#: OK, got it. Please don't worry sir. We will be there soon.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Benjamin reports to #Person2# that someone broke into his house and he's not sure what is lost. The police will be there soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You've decided that you definitely want to purchase this particular one?
#Person2#: To be honest, I haven't really done much research.
#Person1#: I would recommend that you at least glance through these brochures, just to make sure that you have selected the right policy for you. Take your time, Sir.
#Person2#: Thanks for your advice, after going through all of these materials I've decided not to go with my initial choice.
#Person1#: Of course, Sir. If I could have your details again and your ID, I'll check them and we can go on. | #Person1# recommends #Person2# to have a look before making a decision. #Person2# takes the advice and decides not to go with the initial choice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods.
#Person1#: What are the best foods to eat?
#Person2#: You should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and protein.
#Person1#: What should I avoid?
#Person2#: You need to avoid highly fatty and greasy foods. You should also avoid too much sugar and caffeine.
#Person1#: What else is important to stay healthy?
#Person2#: You need to get plenty of exercise every day. If you smoke, you need to stop.
#Person1#: Is it OK to drink alcohol?
#Person2#: Actually, studies have shown that people who have one-half a glass of alcohol per day do better than those who don't drink. | #Person1# consults the doctor about how to stay healthy and the doctor suggests #Person1# eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and it is ok to drink alcohol. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, what have you been up to lately?
#Person2#: I went on a trip with my family last week.
#Person1#: Really? Where did you go?
#Person2#: We went to Europe.
#Person1#: What cities did you go to?
#Person2#: London, Paris and a few other cities.
#Person1#: Did you go to Berlin?
#Person2#: No, We didn't go there. I'd like to go there next time.
#Person1#: I think this summer is a good time to visit Berlin. It's a beautiful place and the people there are very nice.
#Person2#: That's what I've heard.
#Person1#: I went there last year. If you want, I can give you some information I have about the city.
#Person2#: Thanks. | David tells #Person1# he went on a trip with his family to Europe and #Person1# is happy to give David information about Berlin. | Summarize the 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 often buy magazines?
#Person2#: I buy a computer magazine every month. It keeps me up-to date with all the latest developments.
#Person1#: Why don't you find the information on the internet instead?
#Person2#: Sometimes it takes too long to find the exact information you are looking for. Besides, I like to read a magazine in a coffee bar sometimes.
#Person1#: Do you have an online edition of that magazine?
#Person2#: Yes, they do. But you can only access all the articles if you have a subscription.
#Person1#: Do you have a subscription?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. The magazine arrives by post at the beginning of each month. Do you every buy magazines?
#Person1#: I only buy them if they look particularly interesting. I don't buy any regularly. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# subscribes to a computer magazine to keep up-to-date with the latest development. #Person1# only buys magazines if they look interesting. | Summarize the 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, Frank, there is that Janet chick.
#Person2#: Wow, what a great burd!
#Person1#: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.
#Person2#: She's a real turn-on, alright?
#Person1#: And look out she's dressed.
#Person2#: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.
#Person1#: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys her anything she wants.
#Person2#: Lucky her. Anyway, I think that is just as beautiful.
#Person1#: I think you've lost it.
#Person2#: Well, that's my opinion.
#Person1#: I admit that she is much prettier than Kate.
#Person2#: Oh, there is no comparison. Now we are talking but ugly.
#Person1#: At least we agree on that. Let's go and get a drink. | #Person1# and Frank are talking about a beautiful, well-dressed lady, who is a real turn-on. #Person1# admits she is prettier than Kate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sorry, I overslept. My alarm clock didn't go off this morning.
#Person2#: Again?
#Person1#: That's right, even though I did set the alarm last night.
#Person2#: Your clock never works. Perhaps you should buy a new one.
#Person1#: Well. If it breaks down again tomorrow, I'll definitely buy a new one.
#Person2#: Maybe by then it will be too late.
#Person1#: What do you mean too late?
#Person2#: By that time, you will be fired. | #Person1# overslept again because #Person1#'s alarm didn't work. #Person2# recommends #Person1# get a new one before #Person2# is fired. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a letdown. I wanted to experience some Mafia culture firsthand.
#Person2#: It's worth it just to go and eat what the mafia eat! The five-dollar tiramisu is a culinary orgasm.
#Person1#: Such a thing exists?
#Person2#: Fortunately, yes. You're blushing!
#Person1#: Am I? Um. . . my face gets red when I walk too fast.
#Person2#: You're embarrassed, aren't you? You gotta loosen up in Little Italy. The lady at the cafe will kiss you when you meet her. . . | #Person2# recommends 5-dollar tiramisu in mafia culture and asks #Person2# to lose up in Little Italy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: These things are always oooo boring. Heard any gossip? Anybody making the big bucks?
#Person2#: Rich struck it rich in advertising. And he and Cath got married and just had a child.
#Person1#: That's no news. Those two were high school sweethearts anyway.
#Person2#: Teresa Jones got a boob job.
#Person1#: Uh, I can see that. And Erica Falls has lost a lot of weight.
#Person2#: I've got something. You saw Taylor Smith? Looks terrible, doesn't he? I heard he. . . | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Rich and Cath, Teresa Jones, Eric Falls, and Taylor Smith. | Summarize the 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!
#Person2#: good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have nay nightmares!
#Person2#: that's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.
#Person1#: I feel much better, but I'm still worried about something.
#Person2#: what's that?
#Person1#: well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning, and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic.
#Person2#: that's annoying, but nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: for me, traffic jams are quite stressful, because I'm pretty impatient. How can I prevent myself from getting stressed if I get stuck in a traffic jam?
#Person2#: just breathe deeply when you feel yourself getting upset.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll try that.
#Person2#: is there anything else bothering you?
#Person1#: just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do.
#Person2#: do you have any other plans this weekend?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to work on a paper that'd due on Monday.
#Person2#: try not to take on more than you can handle.
#Person1#: you're right. I probably should just work on my paper. Thanks! | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# slept well last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# to breathe deeply when getting upset in the traffic jams and not to take on more than #Person1# can handle. | Summarize the 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 going to celebrate my birthday with you all in a night club this year, what do you say?
#Person2#: Fantastic! I enjoy clubbing, especially those clubs with live bands. The only fly in the ointment is that the air is bad, full of smoke, and the music is too loud, so conversations are not really possible. Once I nearly got burnt by a cigarette.
#Person1#: How did that happen?
#Person2#: A wild dancer dropped it on my left foot and said nothing about it. If I had drunk enough and I would have had the bold to punch him in the face.
#Person1#: Sounds cool! But that is not what a lady should do. People are easy to lose head in a night club and being drunk. | #Person1# wants to celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in nightclubs. #Person2# enjoys the clubs excluding the bad air and #Person2# nearly got burnt in a nightclub once. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd better be going.
#Person2#: So soon. Why don't you stay a little longer?
#Person1#: I wish I could, but It's already late.
#Person2#: Oh. It's pity you have to leave.
#Person1#: thank you for wonderful meat.
#Person2#: I'm glad you enjoy it. | #Person1# has to leave and #Person1# thanks #Person2# for the meat. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Professor, can you help me add your class?
#Person2#: You have to bring me an add sheet to sign. Do you have one?
#Person1#: No, I will have to get an add sheet.
#Person2#: You must take the signed add slip to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: No, I don't know where that is.
#Person2#: The office is in front of you as you cross the quad. The signs in the hallway will tell you where you need to be.
#Person1#: I think I can find it.
#Person2#: You'll find it easily. Make sure you add the class and then we will look at the roll sheet later to make sure that you were added on.
#Person1#: Thank you for letting me add your class.
#Person2#: To drop a class, you need to do the same thing with a drop slip. Good luck! | The professor tells #Person1# to bring a signed add sheet to the admission office so that #Person1# can be added to the class. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Seven. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.
#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am assigned sale department.
#Person2#: What do you do there?
#Person1#: I main market reasearch, and you?
#Person2#: I'Ve beaning worked IBM for years. I am vested personnel file system, He is the after sale survise director. he such a nice boss, I like working for him.
#Person1#: Really? I don't believe I would met him, is he here now?
#Person2#: Yes, That's him over there-the taller, handsome one. Would you let me introduce you?
#Person1#: Thanks, that's would be lovely. You'r right, he is kind and nice looking. | Nancy introduced herself to Seven and Seven will introduce her to the after-sale survive director. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Gordon, you're ever so late.
#Person2#: Yes, I am sorry. I missed the bus.
#Person1#: But there's a bus every ten minutes, and you are over 1 hour late.
#Person2#: Well, I missed several buses.
#Person1#: How on earth can you miss several buses?
#Person2#: I, ah. . . , I got have late.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, Gordon, it's the afternoon now. Why were you late really?
#Person2#: Well, I. . . I lost my wallet, and I. . .
#Person1#: Have you got it now?
#Person2#: Yes, I found it again.
#Person1#: When?
#Person2#: This morning. I mean. . .
#Person1#: I am not convinced by your explanation. | Gordon is over 1 hour late. He tells #Person1# he missed several buses and he lost his wallet but #Person1# doesn't believe 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#: Lucy, where are you going?
#Person2#: I want to go to the supermarket.
#Person1#: Wait a few minutes and I'll go there with you.
#Person2#: Let's get a shopping cart.
#Person1#: Good idea
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: Let's check out the fruit section first.
#Person2#: OK. I'd like some oranges. But they don't look quite ripe yet.
#Person1#: Look, nice fresh cherries! They are ripe and soft. I'll take some.
#Person2#: I'll take some, too.
#Person1#: Let's go to the snacks section. I want some chocolate and sweets.
#Person2#: OK. I'll go and buy some cakes.
#Person1#: Do you want to buy something else?
#Person2#: No. Let's go over to the check-out stand. | #Person1# and Lucy will go to the supermarket and they take a shopping list. #Person1# will get cherries, chocolate, and sweets, while Lucy wants some cherries, oranges, and cakes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you been feeling OK lately?
#Person2#: My coach wants you to check my blood pressure.
#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you had high blood pressure?
#Person2#: I don't have any symptoms of high blood pressure.
#Person1#: People with high blood pressure seldom know they have it, which is why we call it the silent killer.
#Person2#: What test do you do for high blood pressure?
#Person1#: We will pump air into this cuff to get a reading.
#Person2#: When you get the reading, what information does it give you?
#Person1#: It tells me how hard your heart pumps blood and how much your arteries relax at rest.
#Person2#: I am hoping that this test goes well for me. | #Person2# takes the high blood pressure test and #Person1# explains information to #Person2# 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#: What kind of jobs have you had?
#Person2#: I have been a Production Manager.
#Person1#: How many years have you worked as a Production Manager?
#Person2#: 3 years.
#Person1#: Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements?
#Person2#: I had introduced an advanced product line, which increased the output and lessened the cost.
#Person1#: Wonderful. Then how many employers have you worked for?
#Person2#: Frankly speaking, three. If your company employs me, it will be my fourth.
#Person1#: Then have you received any award at your present company?
#Person2#: Yes. I was awarded the title of Advanced Worker last year.
#Person1#: How would you evaluate the company you are with?
#Person2#: Although I could not say that everything is perfect there, I still very much appreciate what the company has given me, especial many chances.
#Person1#: How would your colleagues evaluate you?
#Person2#: They would say I am a responsible friend and a capable colleague.
#Person1#: Can you get recommendations from your present employers?
#Person2#: Yes, I have brought them with me. Here they are.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: I think that you have covered all the important points already. But if I have any questions later I will contact you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is a production manager and had some outstanding achievements and an award of Advanced Worker. #Person2# has worked for three employers and appreciates the chances the company has given. #Person2# is responsible and capable and #Person2# got recommendations. | Summarize the 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 please bring me the black suit? I want to try it on.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: I think this suit fits perfectly.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. The suit matches the trousers.
#Person1#: It's fine. Please wrap it. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying a black suit. | Summarize the 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. Does this hotel have a fitness facility?
#Person2#: Yes, we try to accommodate all needs of our patrons, including fitness.
#Person1#: Where is your fitness facility located?
#Person2#: The gym is just below the lobby. Take the elevator or the stairs. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Is there an additional surcharge for the gym?
#Person2#: No, the gym is free to guests. Take your room key, however, so you can get in.
#Person1#: What time is the gym open, and what time does it close?
#Person2#: The gym is open seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.
#Person1#: Do you offer trainer services along with the gym?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, no. If you want a trainer, you'll have to use another gym. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the hotel provides a free fitness facility with 24-hours access for all guests but no trainer services. | Summarize the 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. Smith, I'm wondering whether you have found a way of considering my offer?
#Person2#: I certainly have the will but I wonder if I've found the way.
#Person1#: You see. I made what I consider to be a reasonable offerbased upon the rise in production costs and the continued fall in the exchange rate of Australian Dollar to U. S. Dollar.
#Person2#: Let me say something about the falling Australian Dollar. We're both hurt by the rising U. S. Dollar. We will have to pay more Renminbi for U. S. Dollar to buy wool from you.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: Do you? Then you can see that we have one wish that is to conclude this transaction in a way that will satisfy both sides. What can you do to help?
#Person1#: I think the best way I can do is to reduce our price by 2 % and I should think we could conclude a deal at $ 98.
#Person2#: All right. I accept this reduced offer at $ 98 per metric ton FOB stowed. The other terms and conditions shall remain the same as those in the previous agreement. Now will you draft the agreement or shall I?
#Person1#: Your legal department is very good at these things. We can trust them with the drafting of the agreement.
#Person2#: Ok. Then well bring it over to you tomorrow morning. You'll sign it first, so it will only need my signature. Is that agreeable to you?
#Person1#: Very agreeable, Mr. Smith. It will only take me a minute to sign it and send it back to you.
#Person2#: Good. Let's shake hands on this successful transaction. | Mr. Smith accepts the offer made by #Person1# at $98 per metro ton FOB stowed and his legal department will draft the agreement and let #Person1# sign it first. #Person1# is very agreeable with it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: have you finished going through the contract?
#Person2#: yes, but I have a few questions for you.
#Person1#: Ok. Ask away.
#Person2#: first, I'd like to know if you offer employees sick leave.
#Person1#: yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year. However, in order to get paid, you'll have to bring in a note from the doctor's.
#Person2#: even if I'm only sick for one day?
#Person1#: that's correct.
#Person2#: that's pretty strict, if you ask me.
#Person1#: well, we'Ve had to add that to the contract because we found that many of our employees were taking almost one sick day a month, even though they weren't sick.
#Person2#: I see. I guess that makes sense.
#Person1#: do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: yes. Maternity leave is mentioned in the contract, but there's nothing in the contract alout paternity leave. Do you offer anything to fathers?
#Person1#: we do actually. We can add that as an amendment to your contract.
#Person2#: how many days of paternity leave do you offer?
#Person1#: men are allowed to take 10 days of paternity leave for their first child.
#Person2#: why are women allowed so much more time for maternity leave?
#Person1#: well, women are the ones giving birth. I think it's fair to give them more time, don't you?
#Person2#: I guess so. I don't have any other questions. Should I sign here then?
#Person1#: yes, please. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they offer employees sick leave but employees can't get paid unless they bring the notes from doctor's and paternity leave is 10 days for men for their first child. #Person2# is going to sign the contract. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
#Person2#: That would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
#Person1#: All right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.
#Person2#: Thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Now let's have one together.
#Person1#: Do you know how to set up the timer?
#Person2#: Let me see. . . set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here.
#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.
#Person2#: Cheese. . .
#Person1#: Did it come out?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.
#Person1#: Never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | #Person1# helps #Person2# take photos in a nice garden, and they set up the timer and take photos 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#: Whose book is this?
#Person2#: It's mine. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Could I borrow it? I've been wanting to read it.
#Person2#: Certainly, but I warn you. It's not as good as they say.
#Person1#: What's the matter with it?
#Person2#: Well, for one thing, the story is poorly constructed. And the characters in the story are more like paper dolls than living people.
#Person1#: That's strange. Usually that writer does a good job. I've read four of his books and thought they were all well done.
#Person2#: I've enjoyed reading his books, but he failed this time.
#Person1#: What did the review say?
#Person2#: They were mixed-- some good, some bad. My review, bad! | #Person2# lends the book to #Person1# but #Person2# tells #Person1# the book is as not as good as the previous books of the writer. | Summarize the 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. Look at you! You look so great today!
#Person2#: Thank you. Do I look good in red?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, you look perfect in this red dress.
#Person2#: Thank you. I bought it last week.
#Person1#: It looks good and expensive.
#Person2#: Well, not expensive. I bought it on a sale last week.
#Person1#: And you got it at a good price?
#Person2#: Yes. It used to be 490 yuan, but I bought it only at half that price.
#Person1#: Lucky you. That's a real bargain.
#Person2#: And I bought a hat to go with the dress too.
#Person1#: Is that also a good bargain?
#Person2#: Sure, the hat is good and cheap too.
#Person1#: Good for you. | #Person1# compliments #Person2# in the red dress which #Person2# bought at half price. #Person2# bought a hat to go with it as well. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: That wasn't a bad meal.
#Person2#: It was very good. It's very nice of you, Dan. Now, I really must go home.
#Person1#: Oh, it's only 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: No, really. I must be off. My uncle will come to see me tomorrow. I must get ready.
#Person1#: Well, look, Jenny. What about Sunday? Would you like to go out with me on Sunday? We can go to the cinema.
#Person2#: Sunday? That's the 20th. Let me see. Sunday, the 20th of June. Well, all right. See you then. | Dan and Jenny had a good meal and Jenny needs to go. They are going to the movies on Sunday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mikey. Time for bed [Why?] Why? It's getting dark out. Well, do you want to talk before you go to bed? [Yeah] Uh, what do you want to talk about?
#Person2#: Um, the zoo.
#Person1#: The zoo? Oh, that was so fun when we went to the zoo. What did you like best about the zoo?
#Person2#: Um, the porcupines.
#Person1#: They were big, weren't they. And what else ... yeah. What else do you remember?
#Person2#: Um, the two giraffes.
#Person1#: The two giraffes? And were they taller than me or shorter than me?
#Person2#: Over your head.
#Person1#: They were over my head. They were pretty tall. And what else do you remember? I remember ... didn't you see an elephant? [Yeah] What about the elephant do you remember? [Um] What was he ... was he eating? [Yeah] He was eating. And then, mommy said something happened with the elephant. That he did something.
#Person2#: He throwed dirt on us.
#Person1#: He did? Oh, how did he do that? With his foot?
#Person2#: No, with his trunk.
#Person1#: And then you fed some ducks. What color were the ducks?
#Person2#: White.
#Person1#: And what other animals do you remember?[Um] Wasn't there some type of show.
#Person2#: Yeah. A bird show.
#Person1#: A bird show? What did the birds do?
#Person2#: Um, flied.
#Person1#: Oh, they flew around!
#Person2#: One flied.
#Person1#: Oh, one flew. Were they good birds? [Yeah] Were they naughty at all?
#Person2#: One was naughty.
#Person1#: What did it do?
#Person2#: Um, did, to, thing, what you ... it the ... the man what it could not do. [Translation: It did something it wasn't supposed to do.]
#Person1#: Uhh, okay. And then you saw some butterflies, didn't you? [Yeah] What colors were they?
#Person2#: After the bird show.
#Person1#: After the bird show you saw them. And were the butterflies flying around all over the zoo?
#Person2#: Uh, um, they're inside.
#Person1#: They were inside, what, a little building? [Yeah] What was the building made of? Was it made of wood? [No] What was it made of? [Glass] Oh, made of glass. And couldn't the butterflies fly out of the glass? [No] No, oh, what stopped them from flying out?
#Person2#: Um, the air.
#Person1#: Oh, the air. Oh, there was air coming down? [Yeah] Oh, well that's great. Well, it's time to go to bed now. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. Good night.
#Person2#: Good night. | Mikey and #Person1# talk about the zoo before going to bed, Mikey remembers the porcupines, the two giraffes over #Person1#'s head, an elephant was eating and threw dirt to them with his trunk. Mikey fed some white ducks and he remembered the bird show, one bird was naughty, he also remembered the butterflies within a glass building. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: During the last thunder storm I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.
#Person2#: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a good company to fix the leaks. | Summarize the 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 can see this is quite an old house.
#Person2#: Well, in America, it's quite old. But in England, it's actually quite young.
#Person1#: How much are you asking?
#Person2#: $110,000, but it's negotiable, since I need cash urgently.
#Person1#: I see. I suppose this is the living room?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. Look at the fireplace. It was hand-made. The design is really unique. You can't find it anywhere else.
#Person1#: Yes, I like it very much. Can I see the kitchen, please?
#Person2#: This way, please. Look, it's spacious and bright, and quite modern.
#Person1#: I am satisfied with this house, but the price is a little too high. Can you make a concession? | #Person1# is inspecting the house selling by #Person2#, #Person1# likes it and asks #Person2# a lower price than $110,000. | Summarize the 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, are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some gloves.
#Person1#: All our gloves are here. What do you think of this pair here? It's made of silk.
#Person2#: Hm, it looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
#Person1#: Maybe you would like heavy wool gloves. How about this pair?
#Person2#: I think that's what I want. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's... forty dollars.
#Person2#: It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount?
#Person1#: Hm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That's the best I can offer.
#Person2#: That's good.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can get for you, a pair of socks?
#Person2#: No, that should be it. Thank you. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying gloves. #Person2# wants something warm for winter so #Person2# buys a pair of wool gloves with a 10% discount. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, what a pretty dress! My daughter would love it. But it seems a bit too large. Do you have a smaller size?
#Person2#: Sorry, this is the only one left. But don't worry. Children grow fast.
#Person1#: Yes, that's true. I'll take it. | #Person1# buys a large pretty dress for daughter and #Person2# says children grow fast. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The traffic is becoming worse and worse. I think there'll be huge changes in the ways people use cars. New laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can drive.
#Person2#: Maybe there'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe.
#Person1#: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Well, we won't be able to use cars, and airports take up too much space. That leaves trains.
#Person2#: Huh. So do you think there'll be more efficient train systems between cities?
#Person1#: Sure. They'll enable people to travel between cities in a matter of hours. There may even be trains going under the oceans to connect the main continents.
#Person2#: Under the oceans? Oh, no! I get nervous enough flying on a plane. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# thinks the way people uses car will change and people will have to rely on trains. #Person1# also thinks there'll be more efficient train systems between cities. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
#Person1#: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
#Person2#: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on?
#Person1#: Of course. The fitting room is right over there.
#Person2#: Do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight.
#Person1#: l'm sorry. All the black of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one?
#Person2#: OK. Let me try it on. What do you think?
#Person1#: Oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck.
#Person2#: Really? I'II take it and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you get it in?
#Person1#: Our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number.
#Person2#: Thanks. How much would that come to?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one in the shop and orders a black one to be delivered. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You didn't show up to my performance last night! Some kind of friend you are!
#Person2#: Give me a chance to explain. I was no my way and I had an accident.
#Person1#: Sure. You look like you're all black and blue.
#Person2#: I am fine. In fact, I don't have a scratch on me or my vehicle. But the other guy is in critical condition.
#Person1#: You're serious?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm serious. I'm really sorry about missing your concert.
#Person1#: I guess I misjudged you. I hope you can forgive me.
#Person2#: Of course I forgive you. What are friends for? Now, what am I going to do for that other guy? | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed #Person1#'s performance because #Person2# had a serious accident on the way. #Person1# misjudged #Person2# and #Person2# forgives #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is the best place to park?
#Person2#: What vehicle do you usually bring to school? Is it an automobile or a motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a motorcycle.
#Person2#: OK. That means you can park in the student lot or on the street. Have you seen the handicapped spots?
#Person1#: I am not sure what a handicapped spot is.
#Person2#: Look for the blue signs and blue marked spaces. Do you usually park in the daytime or the evening?
#Person1#: I park days and evenings.
#Person2#: Be careful about the time limits on the streets. Have you seen the signs for time limits?
#Person1#: What signs?
#Person2#: As long as you are careful reading the signs, you will always know how long you can park and what days are OK to park there. Are you aware of the curb colors?
#Person1#: What curb colors?
#Person2#: If you can remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means that you can only load and unload, you are going to be OK. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can park the motorcycle on the street or in the student lots, and #Person1# needs to pay attention to the time limits of the sign and the curb color. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm a bit late. So have you worked out what to do with this homework?
#Person2#: Not yet. I've just been here myself.
#Person1#: Can you remind me just what the task is exactly?
#Person2#: Well, there are 2, no, 3 parts. First, we've got to write an essay about ways of collecting data. Then...
#Person1#: What's the title of the essay exactly?
#Person2#: I've got it here. Discuss the 2 main methods of collecting data in social science research.
#Person1#: And how many words do we have to write?
#Person2#: 1500 words. Then for the second part of the homework, we have to choose one method of data collection and carry a small scale study.
#Person1#: And then we have to write a report on the study?
#Person2#: That's right. 3 to 4 thousand words. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they need to write an essay about ways of collecting data and to choose a method of data collection and carry a small scale study. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you seen our waiter?
#Person2#: Sure, he comes now!
#Person1#: We've been sitting here for almost 10 minutes.
#Person2#: Whoops! I guess I was wrong. That isn't our waiter.
#Person1#: We can give him 5 more minutes and then leave.
#Person2#: I'll go up to the front and talk to the manager.
#Person1#: That's a good idea.
#Person2#: Maybe they'll give us free drinks for waiting so long.
#Person1#: Maybe he'll send us our waiter immediately.
#Person2#: Every time we eat out, it's an adventure!
#Person1#: Last time we got seats next to the kitchen.
#Person2#: We'll never go there again! | #Person1# and #Person2# complained about having waited for 10 minutes in the restaurant. They don't like bad eating experience. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Veronique, when you are not studying, what do you like to do?
#Person2#: I like listening to music by French singers. Go into any French music store and you'll find the Top 10 albums by US, German and English artists. It's good to have variety, but I love French music.
#Person1#: Do French teens like fast food, you know, hamburgers, chips and things like those?
#Person2#: Well, we don't really like that. We usually have quick breakfast, sandwiches at lunch and a family dinner at around 8:00 to 8:30 in the evening. The younger teenagers like to eat hamburgers at McDonald's.
#Person1#: Paris is well known for popular clothes, so I'm sure it offers French teens the most up-to-date clothes to choose from.
#Person2#: Exactly. I like to wear clothes by Agnes B, a popular French designer. I think Agnes B clothes are kind of classic, but they can also be very lovely. One of my favorites is a silver jacket, because it came from one of the shows and most importantly, there is no other like it. | Veronique tells #Person1# she likes to listen to French music when she is free. She also says French teens don't like fast food and they can choose the most up-to-date clothes. | Summarize the 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 going to Australia next year. Aren't you from Australia, Beth?
#Person2#: Actually I'm from New Zealand.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that. So what's it look like there?
#Person2#: Oh, it's beautiful. There are lots of farms and it's very mountainous.
#Person1#: Really? How high are the mountains?
#Person2#: Well, the highest one is Mount Cook. It's about 3800 meters high.
#Person1#: Wow, so how far is New Zealand from Australia?
#Person2#: Well, I live in Auckland and it's about 2000 kilometers from Sydney.
#Person1#: Maybe I should visit your country next year, too. | #Person1# is going to Australia next year and Beth from New Zealand tells #Person1# it is beautiful over there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you have advertised in today's the daily mail.
#Person2#: Yes, I will have a trip, so the house will be empty for 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Great. I'd like to hire a short period of time. 2 weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a one bedroom apartment with a big balcony, but it has a small kitchen.
#Person1#: That's just my cup of tea. What's the price?
#Person2#: $400 per month. You need only to pay for electricity, for gas and water are included. And you can use the parking lot free of charge.
#Person1#: Sounds good. Then I can save some money. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?
#Person2#: Today is Wednesday. How about the day after tomorrow? I've got an appointment tomorrow.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# wants to rent for a short period of time and #Person1# likes the apartment #Person1# is renting out. #Person1# will go over and have a look on Friday. | Summarize the 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. You don't look very well. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Migrate went down recently, so I am very anxious.
#Person1#: Oh really?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I know you always do well in your studies. Could you tell me how you do it?
#Person1#: In fact, I don't think I have any special methods. I just like discussing things with my classmates.
#Person2#: Well, now I think discussions are great. Everybody can express his own opinion and learn from each other. Meanwhile, they also help us build our confidence and have courage to express our opinions.
#Person1#: You're right, but you could also be influenced by others in a bad way. You have to decide whether these kinds of discussions are suitable for you and whether they would be useful for your studies. I also like reading books.
#Person2#: Yeah, that is a good method. But I just don't like reading very much. Maybe that's why I'm not doing very well in my studies. | #Person2# is anxious about the grade and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes discussing with classmates and reading books. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's important to decide whether the discussions are suitable and useful. | Summarize the 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 come in?
#Person2#: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account?
#Person1#: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is the procedure?
#Person2#: Would you like to open an account in a single name or in joint names?
#Person1#: I would like to open a joint account with my father.
#Person2#: In that case, both of you have to present identification papers and a set of two photographs each.
#Person1#: Would it be alright if I brought a photo copy of my driving license?
#Person2#: Yes, that will be fine. In fact, photo copies of your voters card, electricity bill or driving license are accepted.
#Person1#: Is that all that is required?
#Person2#: Just one more requirement. We need an introduction by the account holder of our bank.
#Person1#: Fine, I will get that. Just two more clarifications please. What is the minimum bank balance needed for opening the account and what is the interest rate on the saving account?
#Person2#: The minimum balance is $500 and we're offering an interest rate of 3.5% on the saving account these days.
#Person1#: I'll be back with all the stuff needed.
#Person2#: Yes, on opening accounts with us, we will give you a checkbook for withdrawals and a passbook for keeping account. Both you and your father can operate the account.
#Person1#: Thank you for all the help.
#Person2#: A friendly and promote customer service is our motto. | #Person1# wants to open joint savings account with #Person1#'s father, #Person2# tells #Person1# identification papers, a set of two photographs for each person, and an introduction to the bank are needed. #Person2# tells #Person1# the minimum balance for opening the account is $500 and the interest rate is 3.5%. | Summarize the 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 want to get some lunch with me?
#Person2#: Sure. You mean from the coffee shop in the mall?
#Person1#: I eat there every day. Let's eat somewhere else for a change. I was thinking of Romano's. And don't worry, today it's on me. I got a reward from my boss for my good work.
#Person2#: Great. That's very kind of you. We'll take my car or at least let me pay for the taxi.
#Person1#: There is no need. They just opened up a new one a couple of blocks away. I could use the fresh air anyway.
#Person2#: Sounds good. Let's go. | #Person1# offers #Person2# a lunch at Romano's since #Person1# got a reward. They will walk 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#: Mom, what are we going to make tonight?
#Person2#: Curry and rice. What do you think?
#Person1#: That sounds nice. I can peel the potatoes first.
#Person2#: Really! Oh, honey, you are so sweet. I'll chop up this carrot.
#Person1#: Mom, the water is boiling!
#Person2#: Honey, just turn down the stove. | #Person1# helps #Person1#'s mom make curry and rice for dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who are those guys?
#Person2#: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O ' Neal, they are the Los Angeles Lakers ' star players.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: Wait a second. He shoots, he scores!
#Person1#: All right!
#Person2#: Here comes Jordan, though.
#Person1#: Wow, Michael Jordan ' s slam-dunks are beautiful things to watch.
#Person2#: Yeah. He ' s older, so he doesn ' t slam as much as he did when he was younger, but when he does, it ' s still amazing.
#Person1#: Which team do you think will win?
#Person2#: The Lakers. Jordan is the only good player Washington has. | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a basketball game and both think Jordan is amazing. #Person2# predicts the Lakers will win. | Summarize the 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 of the new television channel? Aren't the programs awful?
#Person2#: I quite agree with you. They are terrible. They are complete waste of time, but my wife disagrees with me.
#Person1#: Actually, what bothers me is the violence. There are far too many detective and police shows.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more. There aren't enough educational programs, and even the news shows are not well done.
#Person1#: You are absolutely right. They are too brief. They don't tell you anything. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the new TV programs are awful because there're not enough educational programs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Yes. You'Ve got quite a high temperature.
#Person2#: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts.
#Person1#: Hm. . I think you'Ve got the flu.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for three days and take this medicine.
#Person2#: How often must I take it?
#Person1#: Three times a day after meals.
#Person2#: Thank you, Doctor. | Jack feels sick so he goes to the doctor. After examining, the doctor thinks he's got the flu and gives him medicine. | Summarize the 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 sorry for being late.
#Person2#: You're supposed to stand here quietly until the flag - raising ceremony is over.
#Person1#: About what time can I go to my own class?
#Person2#: When everything is over.
#Person1#: Now that it is all over. can I go now?
#Person2#: Not yet. You should stand still for another few minutes. Late-comers must be recorded.
#Person1#: That's too bad! | #Person1# is late for the flag-raising ceremony and needs to be recorded. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: the May holiday is coming up soon. Are you planning on going on vacation?
#Person2#: I am. I just went to the travel agent's and picked up these brochures.
#Person1#: where are you planning on going?
#Person2#: I fancy going to Tibet for a few days. Have you ever been there?
#Person1#: I went a long time ago, before they built the new train that can take you there.
#Person2#: would you recommend going there for a few days?
#Person1#: personally, I think it'd be better to go when you have more time. A few days isn't really enough to get acclimatize yourself and to go on a few excursions outside of the capital.
#Person2#: you're probably right. What do you think about Yangshao?
#Person1#: it's a beautiful city, but I think it's become too touristy. How about going to a cosmopolitan city like Shanghai or Hong Kong?
#Person2#: I'd like to get away from the big city life.
#Person1#: maybe you should consider going to a hot springs resort outside of Beijing. I heard they are very relaxing.
#Person2#: I guess if I only have a few days, I should probably think about going somewhere that isn't far away.
#Person1#: since the May holiday is the high season, you should probably call ahead to reserve a room. Here's the phone number.
#Person2#: thanks ; I'll give them a call later. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to go during the May Holiday. They consider Tibet, Yangshao, Shanghai and Hong Kong but #Person2# isn't satisfied with them all. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to reserve a room beforehand and #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, my! It's really hot. I've never seen such scorching weather in my life.
#Person2#: Tell me about it! It's like the whole world is broiling.
#Person1#: Oh, look at the thermometer! The temperature has hit 98.
#Person2#: I hope it's not gonna break into three digits
#Person1#: But it's already awfully close.
#Person2#: Well, I just hope it'll level off.
#Person1#: I guess you can't do anything until after dark then.
#Person2#: I guess so. What else can we do? You can't stay in the heat for long. | #Person1# and #Person2# complain about the hot weather and consider what they can do during the daytime. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Aren't you going to swim?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? Don't you know I can't swim?
#Person1#: You are not telling me that we drove 50 miles to come here for just sunbath, are you?
#Person2#: Hey, don't shout. Come here! Sit closer. Now, Jim, we'Ve had a lovely day. Don't spoil it now.
#Person1#: What about your beautiful bathing suit? We shopped all day. Don't you want to show it off?
#Person2#: Everybody who walks past me sees it. Besides, it's a good sunbathing suit.
#Person1#: All right. Suit yourself. I am going swimming.
#Person2#: Jim!
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: Can you get me a beach umbrella and a deck chair? I am really tired of lying in thousand.
#Person1#: I've got a better idea. Why don't we hire a boat and go for a ride? What do you think?
#Person2#: Are you serious? That will be wonderful! | Jim wants to swim while #Person2# just wants to bathe in the sun. Finally, they decide to hire a boat and go for a ride. | Summarize the 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, let's begin. Hello, everyone. My name's Karl Roberts, and I'll be your teacher for this class, Intercultural Communication.
#Person2#: ( quietly ) I don't understand what the teacher is saying.
#Person1#: Uh, to begin with, please take a look at the syllabus in front of you. As you all should know by now, this class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:50.
#Person2#: That's terrible. He speaks too fast. How can I catch his meaning?
#Person1#: Again, as you see on your course outline, grading is determined by your performance on a midterm and a final test, periodic quizzes, and classroom participation.
#Person2#: I'm not sure whether I can pass the course or not. | #Person2#'s new teacher Karl is talking about the course's syllabus, but #Person2# cannot catch his meaning because he speaks too fast. | Summarize the 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 anything to declare?
#Person2#: One bottle of perfume and a watch.
#Person1#: Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: In Boston.
#Person1#: Do you travel a lot?
#Person2#: Oh. . . I go to see my sister twice a year or so.
#Person1#: Twice a year? How long has your sister lived in Boston?
#Person2#: Nearly ten years.
#Person1#: I see, that's a long time. How much was the watch?
#Person2#: I can't remember, but I've got the receipt somewhere. Would you like to see it?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to see the receipt. Oh! I see you bought the watch last week.
#Person2#: Yes. Does that mean I'll have to pay duty on it?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid you will. Altogether on the watch and the perfume you owe me seven pounds.
#Person2#: Ok. Here you are. Is that all right now?
#Person1#: Yes, that's fine. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Boston?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I had a fine time. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the things #Person2# bought. #Person2# bought a bottle of perfume and a watch. #Person2# needs to pay #Person1# seven pounds altogether. | Summarize the 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, Julia, I know a party that will begin at midnight. Would you love to go?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but my mother asks me to go home before 11:00 every night. She will worry if I get home late.
#Person1#: What a pity! The party is very interesting.
#Person2#: I have no choice. My mother is always very strict with me.
#Person1#: Don't complain about it. She is concerned about your safety.
#Person2#: You're right. Mother's love is the greatest love in the world. | Julia refuses #Person1#'s party invitation because her mother wants her to go home early. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what do we need to get from the supermarket?
#Person2#: we need lots of things. I'll make a list. We need a bag of sugar, a loaf of bread and a crate of beer.
#Person1#: a crate of beer? Why do we need that?
#Person2#: just joking. I would like to get a few bottles of beer though. We also need a liter of cooking oil.
#Person1#: we can buy a three-liter bottle. It works out cheaper per liter. We should buy a packet of butter and a few pints of milk too.
#Person2#: I'd like to get a jar of strawberry jam and a bottle of tomato ketchup. Do we need any meat?
#Person1#: I think we should get half a kilo of minced beef and a few pork chops.
#Person2#: ok. Let's not forget fruit and vegetables. We need a bunch of bananas, a kilo of tomatoes and a bag of potatoes.
#Person1#: we should also get a tube of toothpaste and a bar of soap. Let's get a tub of ice cream too. We can treat ourselves.
#Person2#: ok. We should get a few tins of tuna. Anything else?
#Person1#: I'd like a few cans of coke. We also need a dozen eggs and half a dozen sausages.
#Person2#: let's get a chunk of cheese too. Is that everything.
#Person1#: I think so. I'Ve got the shopping list, so let's go. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what they need to get from the supermarket and making a shopping list. Ultimately, they decide to buy sugar, bread, beer, cooking oil, butter, milk, strawberry jam and ketchup, fruit and vegetables and so on. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have a question about my payment and need someone to help me.
#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to answer a question about payment. What do you need help with?
#Person1#: I can't figure out why my paycheck this week is smaller than last week's.
#Person2#: Did you generate any income during that time period?
#Person1#: I made a little bit of money, but not much.
#Person2#: Did that income show up on your last Continued Claim Form?
#Person1#: I claimed the work I did on the last Continued Claim Form.
#Person2#: When you are able to find work and get paid, we always take away part of your check.
#Person1#: That being the case, I don't think that I am going to show the income next time.
#Person2#: Don't do it! If you get caught making false statements, you can have your claim closed. | #Person1# finds #Person1#'s paycheck is smaller this week. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because #Person1# gets paid. #Person2# warns #Person1# not to make false statements to get more money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to IBA Consumer Credit. What can I assist you with?
#Person2#: My family really needs a car, we live quite far out of the town centre, but unfortunately we cannot afford to pay out such a large sum of money in one go.
#Person1#: That's a problem facing many young families nowadays, and we are sympathetic to the problem. That's why we have just started a new scheme ; a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan.
#Person2#: Great, I just hope I qualify! Could you tell me some more? Can I use the money to buy the car from anywhere?
#Person1#: What we usually do is find a suitable car dealer for you, who offer the type of car that you need. If it's a family car that you want, we have a very reliable dealer already contracted to us.
#Person2#: Then I can go to this appointed dealer, see what they've got and then make a decision?
#Person1#: Yes. When you have decided exactly what you want and have a purchase price we can begin to process the loan. As long as you provide the proper documentation, of course.
#Person2#: What do you require?
#Person1#: A correctly filled in application form, ID card, proof of residency, proof of income, the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment.
#Person2#: That sounds fine. If you could give me the name and address of the dealer I'll go over there now and see what they've got. | #Person2# wants to buy a car but cannot afford it. #Person1# introduces a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan to #Person2#. #Person1# says they will find #Person2# a suitable car dealer and process the loan with #Person2# offering proper documentation. #Person2# decides to have a try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, this is Tom Port. May I speak to Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Mr. Smith is not in his office. I am afraid he will not be back before 3 pm. Would you care to speak to Mr. Brown who takes all the calls in his absence?
#Person1#: No. Thanks. Can I leave a message for Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: OK, I'll tell him that you called. | #Person1# calls Mr. Smith but he is unavailable. #Person2#'ll tell him #Person1# called. | Summarize the 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 your understanding of a job?
#Person2#: It provides breads and butter of your family. Besides, it simulates you to pursue noble dreams.
#Person1#: Why do you want to work for us?
#Person2#: Your company is well-known for its good corporate profile and rapid growing records. I want to work for a company that can display my abilities and talents. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# who wants to display abilities and talents. | Summarize the 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 come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Liang. I've done with the work. My report is here so please give me new instructions.
#Person2#: Oh, very good. I've been waiting for your report all week.
#Person1#: Would you please have a look at my report? I hope the project meets your demand.
#Person2#: OK, I will see it soon. You can go back now.
#Person1#: If you have any questions about it, please don't hesitate to tell me. I'll go. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person1# hands in a project report to Mr. Liang who will check it for #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#: Jenny, Can you come and help me?
#Person2#: Mom, what should I do?
#Person1#: It's dusty everywhere in the house. Can you help me do the housecleaning?
#Person2#: OK. I will call Peter to clean it together.
#Person1#: That's my good girl. The clothes need washing. I'll do the laundry. | Jenny's mom asks Jenny to help her do the housecleaning. | Summarize the 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 much are you planning to buy?
#Person2#: Well, it's not how much, but what I'm going to buy that matters. I'm going ski shopping!
#Person1#: Cool! Can I come?
#Person2#: No. The front seat folds down all the way so there's just enough space for the skis. . .
#Person1#: But not enough space for me?
#Person2#: Not unless you lose about 100 pounds. . .
#Person1#: Billy. . . | Billy is going ski shopping and refuses to take #Person1# for #Person1#'s weight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You know Iden, I don't know much about you. Where were you born?
#Person2#: I was born in London, but I spent most of my childhood in Hongkong.
#Person1#: What was your childhood like?
#Person2#: I had a pretty strict up-bring, and my parents and I were always fighting about it.
#Person1#: Do you get along with your parents now?
#Person2#: Oh, sure. Once they reached middle age, they became a lot less uptight.
#Person1#: Where did you go to university?
#Person2#: My parents wanted me to stay in Hongkong, but I decided to go back to England, I graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English literature.
#Person1#: What's your current occupation?
#Person2#: I'm a freelance writer. i write magazine articles and fiction books
#Person1#: Did you always know you wanted to be a writer?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. I was an english teacher for about five years, but by the time I was thirty, I decided I want a fresh challenge.
#Person1#: How did you start writing?
#Person2#: I started writing margin articles for fun, and eventually was asked to write a book, so I was pretty lucky.
#Person1#: Are you writing a book now?
#Person2#: Yes, it's about a group of friends living in a foreign country, and all the strange experiences they have
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. | Iden tells #Person1# his parents were uptight when he was little but now they get along. Iden graduated from Oxford University and was an English teacher. Iden started writing margin articles for fun and is working on a book 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#: Hi! Susan! I haven't seen you for ages!
#Person2#: I'Ve been really busy. How is everything?
#Person1#: Oh, fine. Hey, why don't we grab a bite to eat and do some catching up?
#Person2#: Yeah, why not? I'Ve got a little free time on my hands. Where do you want to eat? | #Person1# and Susan meet again after a long 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#: Are you ready yet?
#Person2#: I'll be ready in a couple of minutes.
#Person1#: Hurry, please! We have to be at the hotel in fifteen minutes.
#Person2#: Do I have to make a speech tonight?
#Person1#: Just a short one, after dinner.
#Person2#: What about television? Will they have cameras there?
#Person1#: I certainly hope so. I'd like to see you on every news program in town tonight.
#Person2#: I'll be glad when the voting is over. I'd like to have a good night's sleep more than anything else right now. I have to shake hands with so many people. | #Person1# hopes #Person2#'s speech tonight will be on TV while #Person2# just wants to rest after the voting is 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#: United Airlines. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book some tickets for Flight 220, leaving for Honolulu on December 22 at 7:30 in the evening.
#Person1#: Do you want to fly first or economy class?
#Person2#: Economy, please.
#Person1#: Will this be a one-way trip?
#Person2#: No, round trip back to Chicago. By the way, do you have any direct flights coming back?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. Flight 515, leaving Honolulu at 3:00 pm, flies nonstop back to Chicago.
#Person2#: That will be perfect. What's the exact air fare?
#Person1#: The round trip economy fare from Chicago to Honolulu is $476 during the high season.
#Person2#: All right, here's the money. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy class air ticket to Honolulu and a return ticket to Chicago which costs $476 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#: Good morning, Miss Smith. I'm sorry to trouble you.
#Person2#: Good morning, not at all. Please be seated. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: It's about my son.
#Person2#: He isn't in trouble. I hope he's doing well in all his lessons. He'll do well in the exams.
#Person1#: Except in Chinese. I'm afraid. He says that he is a little weak in Chinese.
#Person2#: Is he? I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: That's why I've come to see you. I'm worried about his Chinese. He may fall behind the others when he comes back.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: We'll go back to London for a holiday for two months. We haven't been back for three years.
#Person2#: I see. I think that maybe his Chinese teacher can give him some homework to do during the holiday. He won't fall too far behind the others when he comes back. | #Person1#'s worried that #Person1#'s son might fall behind in Chinese because they'll go to London for two months. Miss Smith suggests that more Chinese homework may be helpful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know that John's health took a turn for the worse?
#Person2#: But he used to be as strong as a horse.
#Person1#: You will never know when your health will fail all of a sudden.
#Person2#: It's one of the misfortunes in life, isn't it?
#Person1#: It sure is.
#Person2#: So health is more valuable than anything else. No matter how much money we have, you can not buy good health with it.
#Person1#: I quite agree with you, and similarly, honors can never equal good health either.
#Person2#: To conclude, we should try our best to keep us as healthy as possible. | #Person1# tells #Person2# John's health suddenly fails. #Person1# and #Person2# both think health is the most valuable thing. | Summarize the 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, Kate, you look happy.
#Person2#: Yes, I just saw a very funny film on TV.
#Person1#: What was it about?
#Person2#: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything well.
#Person1#: So you liked it?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It made me laugh a lot.
#Person1#: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive.
#Person2#: Oh James, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation.
#Person1#: That's true. But I think that watching TV is not just for entertainment. | Kate tells James about a very funny film and thinks people need relaxation while James prefers something instructive. | Summarize the 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'd better hurry. I think that's our flight.
#Person2#: Have I got time to get a newspaper?
#Person1#: Well, I don't think we have time. Look---
#Person2#: All right, well, you take that bag, and I'll take this one. | #Person1# and #Person2# are catching their flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunter's Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but she's not in right now. She should be here later in the afternoon, maybe about 4:30. May I take a message?
#Person2#: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me your newest line of laptop computers with a description of other software products, but there wasn't any information about after sales service.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like me to fax that to you?
#Person2#: Yes. Could you try sending that information around 3:30? That should give me time to look over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00.
#Person1#: Sure. Could I have your name, telephone number, and fax number, please?
#Person2#: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560 1287. And the fax number is 560 1288.
#Person1#: All right. I'll be sure to send you the fax this afternoon.
#Person2#: Okay, bye. | Jack calls #Person1# to say Ms. Strong hasn't sent the information about after sales service to Jack. #Person1# records Jack's contact information and promises to fax it 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#: I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.
#Person2#: What day are you planning to go?
#Person1#: I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.
#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.
#Person2#: We have a flight at 4:30.
#Person1#: That's too early. I can't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?
#Person2#: The next flight is at 5:15, and there is another at 6:30.
#Person1#: I'd better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.
#Person2#: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00. You can have a rest in the evening. | #Person2# helps #Person1# book the flight to Los Angeles which leaves at 6:30 p.m. and arrives at 8:00 on the 13th as #Person1# requires. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my nephew Jim is graduating from college next week and I'd like to get him a nice gift.
#Person1#: What price are you interested in? We'll need to know that before we begin looking.
#Person2#: Well. I usually spend about twenty do Ham for a gift. Do you have anything nice for that price?
#Person1#: How about a pen?
#Person2#: No, my brother gave him that for his bithday last year.
#Person1#: Well, then would he enjoy a chess set?
#Person2#: No, he doesn't like chess very much, but he is quite athletic.
#Person1#: Then you could get him a tennis racket.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. I'll take it. | #Person2# wants to buy a gift for #Person2#'s nephew. #Person1# recommends a tennis racket and #Person2# decides to take it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Supertravel. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like some information about flights to Italy.
#Person1#: Where do you want to go?
#Person2#: Rome. I want to leave on Tuesday the 6th of May and come back on Saturday the 10th.
#Person1#: It'll be much cheaper if you stay the Saturday night and come back on Sunday the 11th.
#Person2#: OK then, I'll go from the 6th to the 11th. I'd like to fly early in the morning if possible.
#Person1#: There's a flight leaving London at 8:30 on the 6th, getting to Rome at 12:00, and then for the return flight, there's one leaving at 9:00 getting to London at 12:30. Is that OK?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. Did you say I'll get to Rome at 12:30 on the 6th of May?
#Person1#: No, at 12:00. You leave at 8:30.
#Person2#: And the flight back gets in at 12:30 on the 11th?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: How much does it cost?
#Person1#: 195.
#Person2#: OK, that's fine. I'd like to book a return ticket for those flights.
#Person1#: Can I have your name please?
#Person2#: Yes, Robert Brown.
#Person1#: And your credit card details.
#Person2#: Yes, it's a Visa Card... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a round-trip ticket to Rome from London. #Person2# wants to leave on Tuesday and return on Saturday but #Person1# suggests staying the Saturday night because it's cheaper. #Person2# agrees and takes the recommended ticket. | Summarize the 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 do you get up to go to work, Jerry?
#Person2#: I'm usually up by 6:00 and out of the house by 6:15.
#Person1#: That's pretty early. Don't you start work at 9:00?
#Person2#: Well, I go to the gym every morning before I arrive at the office. There aren't many other people there at that time, and I usually don't feel like exercising after a long day at work. But the real reason is that it gives me the energy I need to make it through the day.
#Person1#: So, you take a shower at the gym every morning?
#Person2#: During the week, yes. I don't go to the gym on the weekend. I get all the exercise I need playing with my two sons at the park!
#Person1#: I'll bet! My husband is always tired after he takes our daughter hiking in the mountains on the weekends.
#Person2#: Hey, Sophie, we should all get together and do something fun this weekend. I know Molly would love to see you.
#Person1#: That sounds great. | Jerry does exercise early before work, but he doesn't exercise on the weekend because playing with his kids is enough. Sophie says her husband feels the same way. Jerry invites them over and Sophie 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 moring, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good moring. I am Sunfang. Yesterday Mr. Smith told me to come for a job interview this morning. Is he available now?
#Person1#: Yes, he is waiting for you in Room 123.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. May I come in?
#Person3#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good moring, Mr. Smith. I am Sunfang coming for an interview.
#Person3#: Nice to see you. Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person3#: We've been looking over your application. I see you've got several years experience in secretarial work. What kind of work did you do in your previous job?
#Person2#: I mainly did typing, filing, answering telephone calls and such routine work in the beginning. I started the job as a junior secretary, but within the year I was promoted to senior secretary of Southeast Company. I drafted business correspondence for the general manager.
#Person3#: Then what's the reason that promoted you to leave Southeast Company?
#Person2#: Last month the company moved to Guangzhou for further development. I was reluctant to relocate because I love Nanjing so much.
#Person3#: Tell me what you know about our company.
#Person2#: Your company is the leading dealer in the import and export of cosmetics. Also, you have a reputation for being a good company to work for and you are in last year's top 500 Employers list.
#Person3#: Tell me three positive qualities your coworkers would use to describe you and your work style.
#Person2#: First they'd say I am very punctual. They'd also say I am a cheerful person to work with I don't bring my problems to work. I try to have a positive attitude about work. And thirdly, they'd say I am flexible I accept change easily.
#Person3#: Tell me something about your education.
#Person2#: I graduated from Yangzhou Junior College. Now I am attending evening classes in Nanjing Radio & TV University three times a week. My major is International Trade. I've already passed over half of the compulsory courses and five optional courses, and expect to receive a B. A. degree next year.
#Person3#: I see you are an ambitious young lady. I wish you can make greater progress in the future. | #Person1# leads Sunfang to Mr. Smith for an interview. Sunfang tells Mr. Smith she was promoted fast in her previous job. She wants to work for Mr. Smith because her old company moved but she didn't want to relocate, and because She thinks Mr. Smith's company plays a leading role. Sunfang thinks her colleagues might describe her as being punctual, positive and flexible. Mr. Smith is impressed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted.
#Person1#: Come on, nothing can be that bad.
#Person2#: But promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
#Person1#: Ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
#Person2#: I've fallen in love with my boss.
#Person1#: Really? Is he married?
#Person2#: Bo, of course not. He is still single.
#Person1#: Then what's your problem?
#Person2#: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip.
#Person2#: Worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days.
#Person1#: Office romance is very tricky.
#Person2#: It gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed.
#Person1#: Cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine. | Nada tells #Person1# she falls in love with her boss. Nada is stressed because there is gossip about them and her boss avoids her. #Person1# comforts her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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