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#Person1#: I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?
#Person2#: Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what the weather report said this 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#: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience.
#Person2#: Yes, and what an experience.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States.
#Person1#: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath?
#Person2#: First, you take off your shoes before you enter.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath.
#Person1#: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something?
#Person2#: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high.
#Person1#: On a stool!?
#Person2#: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs.
#Person1#: Oh really. So, what do you do after that?
#Person2#: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while.
#Person1#: Do you actually share the bath with other people?
#Person2#: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing.
#Person1#: Huh. Interesting.
#Person2#: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience. | Phil tells #Person1# it's quite an experience to go to a Japanese bath, which is so different from visiting a swimming pool in the States. Then, he tells #Person1# about what he does when he goes to a Japanese bath in detail. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm afraid I have to return this sweater.
#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one?
#Person1#: No, thank you. | #Person1# wants to return the sweater because there's a run at the neck. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So how did you meet Bill?
#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?
#Person2#: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It's been around since around 1991.
#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried it.
#Person2#: You ought to. One dollar buys you 15 minutes of computer time. A Chat session links you with cappuccino sippers in other cafes and also to home computers on the network.
#Person1#: I have no desire to talk on a network with a bunch of strangers.
#Person2#: That's the whole point. All your inhibitions disappear because you can't see the other person. This network allows you to talk to people whom you normally wouldn't talk to.
#Person1#: I just want a private conversation with one other person.
#Person2#: You can do that. A private session lets two people talk alone. This techno-chat program lets you talk about anything with everybody, without prejudice because you can't see them.
#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll tag along and watch how you talk.
#Person2#: That's fine with me, but we'll have to get there early. Because after 8 pm, there is always a long line.
#Person1#: It's that popular?
#Person2#: It sure is. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a computer bulletin board allowing people to talk to strangers on a network and suggests #Person1# try it. #Person1# gets interested and will tag long and watch how #Person2# talk. | Summarize the 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, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much. Just sitting here eating some Chinese food. Is that the paper? Why don't you open it and tell me my horoscope?
#Person1#: Ok, wait a minute ... let's see. I'm a Taurus, and it says, Mars is in the third house, and is soon to eclipse Venus. I don't know what that means, but then it says, Your charm and drive will win others over to your way of thinking. Remember to be positive. Sounds good to me.
#Person2#: What about Gemini? What's the prediction?
#Person1#: Since Mercury has crossed paths with Jupiter, your fortunes are falling. Bad luck will follow you today, and you will lose that which you value. Be careful.
#Person2#: That sounds bad! I'm really worried, what should I do? Maybe I should go home and stay in the rest of the day.
#Person1#: But we have a date tonight! You can't stay at home because of a stupid horoscope. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the horoscope, which predicts that #Person1#'s charm will win others over while #Person2#'s fortunes are falling, leaving #Person2# worried. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your garden is looking very beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge.
#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?
#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.
#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree.
#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect.
#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers. | #Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s garden. #Person1# offers to cut off the lower branches for #Person2#, and #Person2#'ll cut the grass tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sofia, I've just confirmed our flight online and it looks like will be delayed by an hour. The flight is now scheduled to leave at 4:00 due to the heavy wind.
#Person2#: Then we're in trouble. We won't be able to get to Chicago by 6:00 for the dinner with Mr. O'Neill.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll talk to him. I'm going to call him to speak about our report.
#Person2#: Don't forget to apologize to him about being late. | #Person1# tells Sofia their flight would be delayed. Sofia worries they can't catch the dinner with Mr. O'Neil in Chicago, so #Person1# will talk to Mr. O'Neill. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Alice, fancy that.
#Person2#: Yeah, Bruce. Fancy meeting you here.
#Person1#: I am here to refresh myself. I would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game.
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: It is the rugby game between at Yale and Harvard University a yearly event.It is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities. It is the American version of the Oxford in Cambridge boat race.
#Person2#: That must be a big shot, I do not care about sports that much in the spare time. Can you tell me more?
#Person1#: You are finding the right person, my pleasure. This rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times. Usually taking place in November. The 2 universities take turns to be the host.
#Person2#: I know there are always cut throat competitions between the 2 universities, can it be seen as a kind of competition?
#Person1#: Yeah, exactly. Both universities counting much on it.
#Person2#: I bet the scene must be fantastic.
#Person1#: You set it. The stadium is full of audience. Whether it is in Yale or in Harvard, students have their own way of celebrating, such as waving flags, singing or showing logos. Both teams have their own colors and choirs.
#Person2#: I just couldn't help watching it. | Bruce meets up with Alice. Bruce is going to watch a rugby game between Yale and Harvard University and tells Alice about it, then Alice gets interested in the game. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why did you decide to publicize climate change in this way?
#Person2#: Well, I was really upset about some countries failure to sign up pollution control agreements. It felt like the science wasn't getting understood by the politicians, so I decided to look into what I personally could do, that led me to dream up a cartoon character called Mr. Carbon. We all know somebody like him, he's climate ignorant and makes no effort to save energy. Of course, factories are the obvious bad character in the real world, but I couldn't do much about them.
#Person1#: So, are we going to see him in scenes like we get in disaster movies?
#Person2#: That's pretty unlikely, it's hard to make a box office success. But he certainly gives cause for concern. People are becoming more aware of the climate change.
#Person1#: So you came up with the idea of another cartoon character, Mrs. Green.
#Person2#: Yes, now, she pays attention to little things, uses low energy light bulbs doesn't leave the TV on standby. Goes in for recycling. As well as making a contribution to the climate, she'll save $150,000 over her lifetime. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# camp up with the idea to publicize climate change in creating a cartoon movie led by the characters called Mr. Carbon and Mrs. Green. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm coloring in a coloring book.
#Person1#: Aren't those for children?
#Person2#: This is an adult coloring book. My boss actually told me about them, and she bought a book for all of her employees. Look, I'll show you my artwork.
#Person1#: Wow, those pictures are very impressive. You're a great artist.
#Person2#: Well, I'm just making sure to color inside the lines. It's fun though, that I find it to be very relaxing. It's nice to sit down and color after a stressful day at work. | #Person2#'s coloring in an adult coloring book bought by #Person2#'s boss. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s pictures. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ah, Vera, it's great that you've come with me during our lunch break to do some shopping. I need to buy a suit to go to a wedding. And I have to look very smart.
#Person2#: I will make sure of that, Rob. Everybody says I have good taste. I've always chosen my husband's and my son's clothes. Rob, I love that gray suit in the window.
#Person1#: Wow, it looks really smart actually. But I like black best.
#Person2#: Well, you can try it first. | Rob thanks Vera for going shopping with him. Vera helps him choose a suit for a wedding. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Miss, would you like to try this free sample of our new suntan cream?
#Person2#: Sure, why not?
#Person1#: This is a new product of company this year. It's oil-free.
#Person2#: I see. It feels very light on the skin.
#Person1#: It gives your skin a very natural healthy look.
#Person2#: I like the cool smell, too. | #Person1# asks #Person2# try the new oil-free suntan cream. | Summarize the 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 time flies! We have been in Beijing for almost 4 years.
#Person2#: yes, I can still recall the days when we were all seniors at college. I asked you whether you would go back to your hometown or not.
#Person1#: yeah, feels like yesterday. Now I'm almost settled down here. We're planning to buy an apartment and tie the knot.
#Person2#: congratulations! I hope when you hold the wedding ceremony, I'm still residing in Beijing.
#Person1#: thank you. Is your company going to move to other cities?
#Person2#: no, I'm planning to quit this job and go back to work in my hometown after the spring festival.
#Person1#: why is that?
#Person2#: well, I still can't adjust to the fast pace of city life.
#Person1#: yeah, the hustle and bustle is really difficult to handle.
#Person2#: that's right. I work extremely hard, and try my best to adapt to the lifestyle here, but I don't feel any sense of belonging here.
#Person1#: I understand your position. Perhaps it's time to stop floating and go back to where you belong. You'll feel much better with your family around.
#Person2#: yeah, I think so. | #Person1#'s about to settle down in Beijing but #Person2# plans to quit the job and go back to #Person2#'s hometown because #Person2# can't adjust to the fast pace of city life and doesn't have a sense of belonging. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Reception. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I locked myself out. May I borrow a duplicate key for Room 201?
#Person1#: Certainly. Where are you now?
#Person2#: I'm right outside my room.
#Person1#: OK. Just wait where you are. I'll send someone up to help you. | #Person1# will send someone to help #Person2#, who is locked out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How happy you are! Next Monday is your wedding day. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Fred is really a good guy. And he loves you so much.
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm lucky to be his wife.
#Person1#: He's after your own heart, it is important.
#Person2#: So he will make a perfect husband. Make sure you will be here next Monday.
#Person1#: I promise! | #Person1# congratulates on #Person2#'s wedding and compliments Fred, the bridegroom. #Person2# thinks he'll make a perfect husband. | Summarize the 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 sweet tooth. I can not help but think about having something sweet between meals.
#Person2#: A new candy shop just opened around the corner last week. They have a variety of candies and it is always full of people.
#Person1#: That sounds really attractive. Let's go to that candy shop now.
#Person2#: Are you serious? It is always crowded with many people.
#Person1#: why not? I would like to buy some candies. Since there are so many people, I think they must have delicious candy.
#Person2#: Look at the candy bar over there. It is so colorful and tasty.
#Person1#: They have lollypops, chocolate drops, fruit candy, mints, pearbrittles and toffee. They are in different colors and flavors.
#Person2#: I want to get a big bag and buy a little of everything.
#Person1#: Me too. I finally understand why a small shop like this can always befilmed with dozens of people.
#Person2#: To be honest, I care only about whether I can have some delicious candy eat. I couldn't care less about whether the shop is popular or not.
#Person1#: You are a candy terminator. Be careful or you'll get a lot of cavities.
#Person2#: That is true. Speaking of cavities, I am starting to feel something is wrong with my teeth now. Let's get more strawberry chocolate drops before we go home.
#Person1#: You really can't live without candy. | #Person1# has a sweet tooth. #Person1# and #Person2# go to a new candy shop which just opened but is always crowded. #Person1# finds various kinds of sweets in the shop. #Person2# cares only about candies and #Person1# warns #Person2# of cavities. | Summarize the 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 believe in horoscope fortune-telling?
#Person2#: I used to be an atheist. But in recent months, I couldn't but form a more favorable opinion of horoscope.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Have you been involved in any mystery?
#Person2#: Not exactly, except that I find horoscope predictions increasingly accurate. I came upon a website which sends me an up-dated message by e-mail each day forecasting my experience in detail. It is amazing to find these forecasts largely in line with my daily life.
#Person1#: What did it say about you then?
#Person2#: For example, the message for the day before yesterday notified me that I, as a Leo guy, was to have some ' unusual experience in food and drink. And as it turned out, the reality matched this prediction well. Lasi night, I was treated to a dinner party by Mr. Lee.
#Person1#: But it must have been only a coincidence. That's the only way superstition wins over science.
#Person2#: Oh, no. You can never tell whether such-and-such is science or sheer fraud. If horoscope is really something deceptive, how come quite a size of proportion of young people think highly of it.
#Person1#: For fun. It serves as a shared topic to them. While they claim to consult the predictions constantly and marvel at their ' accuracy'. they do not necessarily take them seriously. When it that these predictions are matched by their real-life experiences, they delight in spreading the thrill with friends. But if there isn't any correlation between reality and predictions, they just grin, forget about them, and go on living as usual. | #Person2# finds horoscope predictions increasingly accurate and explains with examples from #Person2#'s daily life. #Person1# thinks it's just a coincidence but #Person2# says young people think highly of horoscope. #Person1# thinks they are just for fun and only spreads the predictions matching their life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Yesterday was April the first.
#Person2#: Was it quite special?
#Person1#: Not for the others, but for me. I was in the library going over my lessons when suddenly one of my roommates came in. He told me that I was wanted on the phone in my dormitory, and that person would call me again several minutes later.
#Person2#: Did you hurry back to the bedroom?
#Person1#: Yes. I went back to the dorm only to find my roommates laughing and shouting ' April Fool, April Fool '.
#Person2#: Oh, your classmates took you in.
#Person1#: Only then did I realize it was April Fools' Day. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the trick #Person1#'s roommates played on #Person1# on April Fools' Day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Cody, how did practicing go this week?
#Person2#: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn't get a chance to memorize the second page, but I think I mastered the tricky section.
#Person1#: Great! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first. Good, good. This week, work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note. Now let's take a look at this part, shall we?
#Person2#: Charles? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here?
#Person1#: It might work. I'll have to hear it. Show me what you'Ve done.
#Person2#: It was horrible! I played it much better at home!
#Person1#: It's just nerves. Just play the right hand for now. One two three four five six, ta ti tri-ple-ti. Good, good. Don't forget the accidentals! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp b
#Person2#: Is that better?
#Person1#: Yes, much better. Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal. What was that?
#Person2#: Sorry! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make.
#Person1#: That's ok, keep going, you're moving ahead by leaps and bounds. Watch your dynamics! Keep your elbows lifted. Remember to stroke the keys, don't pound. That's better! Remember that as a pianist! | Cody is busy with schoolwork but has mastered the tricky section of the second page. Charles gives him this week's assignment. Charles listens to Cody's playing piano and instructs him. Charles thinks Cody has made great progress. | Summarize the 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, Ted. What are you up to this Friday?
#Person2#: Well, I have the day off from work.
#Person1#: That's great! Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve been working so hard lately, so I'll probably just take it easy.
#Person1#: Sounds nice.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'll probably just stay in and relax. Maybe watch a few movies.
#Person1#: Can I stop by?
#Person2#: Sure. Any time. | Ted tells #Person1# he'll stay in and relax on his day off work this 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#: Do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent floods?
#Person2#: It could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.
#Person1#: It seems that the climate in this country is changing.
#Person2#: The summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.
#Person1#: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much damage to the environment.
#Person2#: I think you're right. Climate change naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that government would join together and try to resolve the problem.
#Person1#: Me too. If we don't do something soon, It might be too late. | #Person2# thinks climate change could be responsible for the recent floods. #Person1# and #Person2# think climate changes because of too much environmental damage and the government should do something. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, John, how was your vacation?
#Person2#: Awesome, we went to Australia and New Zealand.
#Person1#: That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?
#Person2#: Well, we went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.
#Person1#: Wow! Isn't that dangerous?
#Person2#: A little, but the rush was worth it.
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.
#Person1#: 500 feet! I would never be able to do that.
#Person2#: Yeah, it was scary, but exhilarating. | John tells #Person1# about his vacation in Australia and New Zealand, especially the bungee jumping. | Summarize the 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 remember John from head office?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Have you heard what happened to him?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: He had his car stolen. Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, apparently, he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in.
#Person2#: Crikey. Where did this happen?
#Person1#: In Taichung, I think.
#Person2#: Oh, right, I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there.
#Person1#: Really? Well, anyway, they pointed their guns at him and said, you know, keep calm and drive out. . . . we don't want to hurt you. . . we just want your car.
#Person2#: So what happened?
#Person1#: Well, he drove out, and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant, he pretended to have an epileptic fit, you know, to scare the thieves away. The attendant was no help at all, even though the guys were holding guns in plain view, he did nothing.
#Person2#: That's terrible.
#Person1#: Yes, makes you think, doesn't it?
#Person2#: So what happened next?
#Person1#: Well, he kept on pretending to have a fit, so they freaked out and just ran away.
#Person2#: Well, he sure was lucky.
#Person1#: I'll say. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about John's experience of being kidnapped in Taichung. He was pointed at with guns by three guys but he scared away the thieves by pretending to have an epileptic fit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just received a phone call for an interview next week.
#Person2#: Congratulations! This is your first interview ever.
#Person1#: thank you, but I'm nervous. I don't know what to do. Could you tell me what should I do before an interview?
#Person2#: sure, you should prepare so that you can give proper response when you're being interviewed.
#Person1#: yeah, besides my personal introduction, what else should I prepare?
#Person2#: you should collect as much information about the company and the position you're applying for as you can. It is important to show that you've done some research into the company. The interviewers will be pleased if they find you know the company well.
#Person1#: then what should I do when I'm being interviewed?
#Person2#: smile at the interviewers and look them in their eyes while trying to persuade them to select you. Try to act natural, let your personality, ability and interpersonal skills shine through the interview
#Person1#: are there any other things I should pay attention to?
#Person2#: yeah, wear formal clothes to your interview and do be punctual. That'll leave your interviewers with a good first impression. | #Person2# offers #Person1# suggestions about job interviews. #Person2# suggests collecting information about the company and the job and tells #Person1# about what to pay attention to when being interviewed. | Summarize the 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. How are you?
#Person2#: I'm very worried, doctor
#Person1#: Oh? What are you worried about?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that I'm very ill.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you think so?
#Person2#: Because I feel tired all the time, even when I wake up in the morning. I find very difficult to do any work. I have no appetite. My wife cooks me delicious meals but I can only eat a little.
#Person1#: How do you sleep?
#Person2#: Very badly, doctor.
#Person1#: Do you find it difficult to get to sleep, or do you wake up early?
#Person2#: Both, doctor. I never get to sleep until two o'clock and I always wake up at five.
#Person1#: Are you worried about anything?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I am. I'm worried about my work. I've just taken a new job. I earn a lot of money but it's difficult work. I'm always afraid of making a mistake.
#Person1#: I see. please take off your shirt and lie down on the couch.
#Person2#: Yes, doctor. ( The doctor examines the patient )
#Person1#: Well, there's nothing very much wrong with you, I'm glad to say. You're working too hard and worrying too much. Do you take much exercise?
#Person2#: No, doctor. I never have enough time for exercise. I start work very early in the morning and finish late in the evening. Then I can't get to sleep. Can you give me some medicine to help me to sleep?
#Person1#: I can, but I'm not going to. You don't need medicine. You need advice. Don't work so hard. Too much work is bad for you. Don't worry about your work. It's silly to worry. Take regular exercise.
#Person2#: But I may lose my job, doctor! It's hard to get a job like mine.
#Person1#: Then get an easier one, even if you earn less money. Which would you rather have, health or wealth?
#Person2#: You're right, doctor. It's more important to be healthy than wealthy. I'll change my job. I'm grateful for your advice.
#Person1#: Come and see me again in a month's time. I think you'll be a different man! | #Person2# feels tired all the time, has no appetite, and can't sleep well as #Person2# is worried about the new job. #Person1# examines #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2# doesn't need medicine but advice. #Person1# suggests #Person2# stop worrying, take exercise, and get an easier job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to buy one of these refrigerators. Do I have to pay in cash?
#Person2#: No, we have an easy-payment plan. One-third down, and the balance in six months.
#Person1#: Fine. Will you work out the details, please?
#Person2#: Certainly. Would you sit here please? I'll call our credit manager.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: It's just a formality, but for hire purchase we usually require references.
#Person1#: What kind of references do you need?
#Person2#: Perhaps your employer could supply us with one.
#Person1#: I'm sure he could, but I prefer not to bother him. Would my bank do?
#Person2#: Certainly. A simple letter from your bank would be quite satisfactory. | #Person1# wants to buy a refrigerator. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can pay by an easy-payment plan and explains it in detail. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are we going to visit today?
#Person2#: We are going to the national park.
#Person1#: Really? I have heard there are many famous national park in the US, which one exactly?
#Person2#: The Yellow Rock National Park.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. I will see the Old Faithful for myself. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're going to the Yellow Rock National Park. #Person1#'s excited. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you want to practice your driving right now?
#Person2#: No problem. We can do it right now.
#Person1#: Are you buckled up?
#Person2#: All right. Now what do I do?
#Person1#: Start the car.
#Person2#: Which way do you want me to go?
#Person1#: Take a left.
#Person2#: How far do you want me to go?
#Person1#: I'll tell you when to stop.
#Person2#: Just make sure to tell me beforehand.
#Person1#: We're back now, so why don't you try parking?
#Person2#: Well, that was fun. Let's do it again soon. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to practice driving and gives #Person2# instructions. #Person2# wants to do it again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, Is this the bus I should take to get to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Yes. But you have to transfer to Bus No. 28.
#Person1#: Where should I change for the Park?
#Person2#: At Tinge Depot.
#Person1#: But I don't know which stop is Tinge Depot.
#Person2#: I will remind you to get off.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to get to the Central Park by bus. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, I was talking to the travel agent about where we might be taking our vacation this year.
#Person2#: I am going fishing in Alaska with my friend, Mark.
#Person1#: What are you talking about?
#Person2#: What's wrong with heading out with Mark for vacation?
#Person1#: You and I have been together for a whole year, and our vacation time should be about the two of us!
#Person2#: Really? Who made that rule up?
#Person1#: With that attitude, I don't really think we have much more to discuss here.
#Person2#: That works for me! | John will go fishing with Mark but #Person1# thinks John should spend the vacation with #Person1#. #Person1# gets angry about John's attitude. | Summarize the 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! So many students crowded in. More than I excepted, we are lucky to arrive in hour earlier. Or else we definedly have problems to getting good seats.
#Person2#: I learned my lesson from the last experience. I didn't arrive early enough. So I ended up with a terrible seat, All the way up in the front row. It was one of my worst movie experiences ever.
#Person1#: Yeah, I hate sitting in the front row.
#Person2#: By the way, it was really thoughtful if you to get me the ticket. I really appreciate it, I'll buy some popcorn, and drinks for us.
#Person1#: That would be great.
#Person2#: I'll be back as soon as possible. Oh, I almost forgot I'd better hold on to my ticket stop in case of they let me in.
#Person1#: Ok. | #Person1# and #Person2# arrive at the cinema early to get good seats. #Person2# thanks #Person1# for buying the tickets so #Person2# will buy popcorns and drinks. | Summarize the 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 need a taxi.
#Person2#: You don't have to restrict yourself to a taxi. We can offer you a private vehicle.
#Person1#: A private vehicle, huh? No, a taxi is okay.
#Person2#: Some people find a limo to be much more comfortable than a taxi.
#Person1#: No, I wouldn't be caught dead in a limo.
#Person2#: No upgrade of any kind. And where might you be going?
#Person1#: I'm headed to Rockefeller Center.
#Person2#: When shall I tell the taxi to be here?
#Person1#: Right now.
#Person2#: The taxi will be here immediately, sir.
#Person1#: Good, I'm leaving my room in about one minute.
#Person2#: You won't have to wait a second, sir. | #Person1# asks for a taxi to Rockefeller Center and rejects #Person2#'s suggestions on private vehicles and limos, so #Person2# calls one 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#: Did you hear something?
#Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode.
#Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices.
#Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. You can hear it even in the next door. It is really a kind of distraction.
#Person1#: Maybe we can write a report to the boss to see what can be done.
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# think loud, sudden ring tones in offices are annoying. #Person1# suggests seeking solutions with the boss. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?
#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here.
#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of long hard hours on the job to succeed in this field.
#Person2#: I expect to work hard, madam.
#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business trips?
#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling. | #Person2# hopes to work at #Person1#'s bank which is a new establishment in Shanghai to get more opportunities. #Person2# expects to work hard. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from England.
#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?
#Person2#: It's mild, but it's not always pleasant. The weather's often cold in the North and windy in the East. It's often wet in the West and sometimes warm in the South.
#Person1#: Which seasons do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring and summer. The days are long and the nights are short. The sun rises early and sets late. I don't like autumn and winter. The days are short and the nights are long. The sun rises late | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s from England. #Person2# talks about the climate there. #Person2# likes spring and summer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to Holton railway station?
#Person2#: Sure. It's quite far from here. Don't worry, though. It's not difficult to get there.
#Person1#: I think I'm going in the wrong direction, aren't?
#Person2#: Yes. First, you need to turn around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights further up this road?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. They are about two miles away, right?
#Person2#: That's right. Drive back to the traffic rights and turn right. Follow the road for about a mile, until you see the plaza hotel. It's a really big hotel. You can't miss it. Turn left at the hotel.
#Person1#: So, right at the traffic lights two miles up the road, then left at the plaza hotel, a mile along that road. Got it.
#Person2#: Then you just go straight on until you see the station ahead of you.
#Person1#: Ok. Got it. Thanks for you help.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to drive to Holton railway station. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is this your first time visiting Beijing?
#Person2#: Yes. Is it easy to get around?
#Person1#: I think so. You can get anywhere by bus and taxi is not expensive.
#Person2#: How about the subway?
#Person1#: It's also convenient, but it's usually crowded. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the transportation is convenient in Beijing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look worried, Mary. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag, John.
#Person1#: Are you sure you've searched everywhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
#Person1#: Can you tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Yes. It's brown leather and it has a button on the front.
#Person1#: What was in it?
#Person2#: My wallet with twenty pounds in it, er ...some keys, and an English dictionary.
#Person1#: When did you last have it?
#Person2#: I had it with me at lunch time in the restaurant. I hung it on the side of my chair while I was eating.
#Person1#: When did you find it was missing?
#Person2#: After lunch, I was going to buy something but I couldn't find my bag. I realized I had left it in the restaurant. I went back to get it, but it wasn't there on the chair. | Mary tells John she's lost her shoulder bag. Mary describes what it looks like and what it contains. She remembered leaving it in the restaurant but couldn't find 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#: A lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: It is.
#Person1#: It seems it will be fine all day.
#Person2#: I think it will be a dry day. There's hardly a cloud in the sky.
#Person1#: We'll have a heat wave in the afternoon. I'm afraid.
#Person2#: It's very hot today. No wind at all.
#Person1#: You're fight. There's hardly a breath of air.
#Person2#: By the way, did you watch the weather forecast on the television?
#Person1#: Yes, it is said a high pressure area would remain to the southwest of England. There would be a little rain or showers here or there, but bright weather the rest of the day. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it's a hot lovely day. #Person1# watched the weather forecast and tells #Person2# about the weather. | Summarize the 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 special effects in that movie were so realistic! I felt like I was in outer space a few times.
#Person2#: Yeah! It wouldn't have been the same watching this movie at home on TV. The huge screen and sound system in this theater really made a difference.
#Person1#: And when the aliens started shooting lasers at the ship, I was like, whoa! I jumped back in my seat. They were so scary, with those big eyes and long, weird fingers.
#Person2#: I hope I don't have nightmares tonight about being taken prisoner by aliens.
#Person1#: Just remember - the astronauts won the battle. They defeated the aliens and saved the planet earth, so you don't have to worry.
#Person2#: That's right! Hey, do you have any more popcorn left?
#Person1#: I can't believe you're still hungry! We ate almost an entire large popcorn, plus candy and soda.
#Person2#: I didn't eat lunch! Let's get some ice cream and see another movie. I want to watch the comedy about the talking cats. It's starting in 20 minutes!
#Person1#: Or we could see the one about the prisoners breaking out of jail!
#Person2#: No, I'd rather see something funny.
#Person1#: OK, that sounds good. | #Person1# and #Person2# admire the realistic special effects of the movie and talk about the plots excitedly. #Person2# suggests getting snacks and watching another movie. They eventually decide to watch a comedy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi! Have you got any records of modern guitar music?
#Person1#: We've got a lot of them. Which one are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'm looking for some records of Julian Bream. I saw them in your window last week and I had them before in Canada, but I broke them.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: They were in my bag. I sat on my bag and broke the records. My sister told me about your shop. I came here last week and saw the records.
#Person1#: Let's look for the records. Oh, yes, the records are there on the shelf.
#Person2#: How much are those three?
#Person1#: They are four pounds and fifty pence.
#Person2#: Here is five pounds. | #Person2# broke the records of Julian Bream. #Person2#'s sister told #Person2# about #Person1#'s shop so #Person1# comes. #Person2# buys some with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you any plan for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yeah, Laura. I'm going for a ride around the Qinghai Lake on Saturday, but it depends on the weather.
#Person1#: According to the forecast, it'll be cloudy the day after tomorrow, good for a ride.
#Person2#: Great! Do you go riding often?
#Person1#: Absolutely. I go as much as I can, because we can really get in touch with nature. It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want any company?
#Person2#: Sure, but it will be a 30-mile ride. Have you been riding so long before?
#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I even saw a bear and some monkeys on my last ride. My friend Mike and I rode more than 30 miles to a very wild part of the national forest.
#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city. Shall we invite him to go along?
#Person1#: Of course. I'll ask him.
#Person2#: Thanks. We will have a good time this weekend. | Tom plans to ride around the Qinghai Lake for 30 miles on Saturday. Laura and Mike often go riding, so Tom invites them to come along. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!
#Person2#: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.
#Person1#: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch. But really, I think it's worth it.
#Person2#: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer.
#Person1#: How do you mean 'suffer'?
#Person2#: I mean, in Milwaukee there is no good Chinese food. So we miss the food in Taiwan too much. Sometimes we just have to drive down here to Chicago to find something better.
#Person1#: Even in the winter?
#Person2#: Yes, even in the winter.
#Person1#: And even if it takes two hours, huh?
#Person2#: Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now. I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza!
#Person1#: Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit. I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining.
#Person2#: Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese!
#Person1#: I know. I can see that. This is what is called 'dim sum, ' right?
#Person2#: Yes, all these dishes are different 'dim sum' dishes. You can't find this kind of thing except for in a few cities in America.
#Person1#: So when you Chinese think of Chinatown, you mostly think of food. Is that right?
#Person2#: Of course. I will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery down the block too. Then I can do a little cooking in my apartment.
#Person1#: And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum. Chicago has some great Italian restaurants.
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: We're going up to the 'new' Chinatown for dinner. I already know where we're going to go.
#Person1#: Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food. Will it be dim sum again?
#Person2#: No, dim sum is usually eaten around lunch time, or sometimes closer to breakfast. We'll try more Taiwanese style up at the 'new' Chinatown.
#Person1#: Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style?
#Person2#: No, dim sum is more Cantonese style. But of course you can buy it in Taiwan.
#Person1#: I wonder if you can cook things this good.
#Person2#: I'm a great cook actually. You will see. | #Person1# thinks the food is delicious. #Person2# says Taiwanese students sometimes drive here to eat because there's no good Chinese food in Milwaukee. #Person2# associates Chinatown with food and shops at the Asian grocery store. #Person2#'ll take #Person1# to the 'new' Chinatown for dinner which is more Taiwanese style. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you worrying about?
#Person2#: I am worrying about my husband.
#Person1#: Where is he? Is he in danger?
#Person2#: You know, he is a taxi driver. He has to have his eyes peeled all the time when he drives, especially during the rush hour. | #Person2#'s worrying about #Person2#'s husband who is a taxi driver. | Summarize the 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 seem to progress up the career ladder no matter how hard I try and I have been here for 2 years already!
#Person2#: Well, have you thought of getting an MBA? I heard it does wonders in getting you to the top.
#Person1#: An MBA, hey. . . well my degree wasn't in business, the business schools won't be interested in me.
#Person2#: Nonsense! The business schools measure your ability through a test called GMAT.
#Person1#: GMAT? What does that stand for and what will the test contain?
#Person2#: Graduate Management Admission Test, it contains three parts
#Person1#: Okay, this sounds a little tough, how am I supposed to practice for this?
#Person2#: Up to you, you could have a one on one session with a tutor or group sessions, you can also use free or private computer software. Going to church might help as well!
#Person1#: No matter what I do, I'm going to ace this test and go on to become a corporate fat cat!
#Person2#: Umm. . . That's the spirit! | #Person1#'s upset about finding no ways to progress up the career ladder. #Person2# suggests getting an MBA and explains GMAT to #Person1#. #Person1# gets spirited. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When you smell them, they affect your nervous system.
#Person2#: I thought you were supposed to put them in some kind of burner with a candle. . .
#Person1#: You can do that, too. Both methods have a healing effect.
#Person2#: So what's your illness. . . shopping fever, sale-itis?
#Person1#: Ha-ha. . . I'm just fatigued. And tomorrow is a big day.
#Person2#: What's tomorrow?
#Person1#: More sales! | #Person1# shows #Person2# something that has a healing effect. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s fatigued with shopping. | Summarize the 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 we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls.
#Person2#: Why? It doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor.
#Person1#: Hmm. Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet in here. And besides, I know how to paint. I will just cover everything with drop cloth. I won't get anything on the floor.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure. I've done a lot of house painting in my life. And my mother was very picky. If I got even a tiny drop of paint on her furniture, she would get furious. So I learned to be very careful.
#Person2#: Alright. Then maybe we can do the floor first. These wood floors under this carpet are beautiful. And me too--I can't wait to get all this old carpet out of here. But how can we get it out? Do we need to call helpers?
#Person1#: Absolutely not. We can remove the carpet ourselves. Carpet is held down with carpet nails. You just need to pull it hard and it comes up.
#Person2#: Great. Then, after we remove the carpet, we need to restain all the wood floors. Right?
#Person1#: Yes. But we should hire someone for that. That will probably be expensive. And it has to be done right.
#Person2#: And then, after the floors are done, we can start to move our furniture in.
#Person1#: Sure. If we can get an appointment with someone to do the floors, we should probably be able to have the furniture in here after a week or so. I can get all the carpet out this weekend.
#Person2#: So, after the floors are done, and after the furniture is in, we need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings.
#Person1#: I'm the painter. You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains. That will probably be pretty expensive too. Having good curtains made isn't cheap.
#Person3#: You mean we can't just buy curtains already made?
#Person2#: Absolutely not. The windows must be measured, and then the curtains need to be made professionally. So that will take a while. Maybe a month or so.
#Person1#: While the curtains are being made, I can start having people look at the kitchen. I can't stand that old kitchen. I won't be able to cook in there. I don't want to use that electric stove.
#Person2#: We will need to find an interior decorating company do redo the kitchen. I believe in Portland there are shops that specialize in kitchen renovation. I will look in the Yellow Pages. I'd like a kitchen of colors.
#Person1#: I agree. The colors must be soft and pleasant. You should feel comfortable when you cook our dinners.
#Person2#: Me? Cook our dinners? Hah! You will be cooking, dear. You will cook.
#Person1#: No, I don't think so. I'll be too busy having tea in our new tea room.
#Person2#: Well, I suppose we'll have to hire a cook then. So you won't be able to afford any
#Person1#: And you'll have to sell your motorcycle. And your cameras. Right?
#Person2#: Maybe I'll cook once or twice a week. How is that?
#Person1#: Four times might be enough. Not once or twice. | #Person1# wants to do the floor first, but #Person2# disagrees because the painting will drop on the floor later. Yet #Person1# is experienced and confident. They'll remove the carpet by themselves and then hire someone to restain all the wood floors, and get the furniture in about a week. #Person1# asks #Person2# too have the curtains made. Meanwhile, #Person2#'ll get someone to renovate the kitchen. Then they argue over who cooks the meals and they both think the other one should do it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you lock the doors?
#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.
#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I' m beat.
#Person2#: Ok, I'm going to stay up awhile. I've got to go over the household budget , We 're a little over-spend this month.
#Person1#: Please told Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want dog down there tonight.
#Person2#: Ok, Good night , see you at breakfast. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# left the back door open for Tim. #Person1#'ll go to bed and #Person2#'ll go over the household budget. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter! May I see you for while?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?
#Person1#: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: What did you order?
#Person1#: Roast beef.
#Person2#: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or change?
#Person1#: Roast beef, of course. That's what I ordered.
#Person2#: Just a moment and I'll get your order right away. Sorry to cause the inconvenience. | #Person1# ordered roast beef but get fried oysters. #Person2# apologizes and will get the right order immediately. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon doctor.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. Wow, what's wrong with this little boy?
#Person1#: He is my son Jim. He's gotta cough.
#Person2#: How long has he been like this?
#Person1#: Ever since last night.
#Person2#: Has he had anything to eat today?
#Person1#: Yes, he had a little milk and an egg this morning.
#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Brown. I think he's caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it serious?
#Person2#: No, it's nothing serious, but he better stay at home and rest.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Mrs. Brown's son coughs. #Person1# diagnoses him to have a cold and suggests he rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Bill, how's it going?
#Person2#: Alice, is that you? It's been 10 years.
#Person1#: It sure has. What are you doing nowadays? Are you still taking pictures?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact I am. After finishing university, I went to work as a photographer. How about you? You are always so good in art class. I guess you are a famous painter now, right?
#Person1#: Well, actually I'm a designer and I do most of my work on computers now, but I still like to paint on the weekends.
#Person2#: That's great. | Bill and Alice haven't seen each other for 10 years. Bill's a photographer now and Alice becomes a designer. | Summarize the 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 John, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined 2 months ago. I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
#Person2#: Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?
#Person1#: Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 PM? Every month, we choose the new book, and then during the next meeting we discuss it.
#Person2#: What book are you reading now?
#Person1#: The kite runner.
#Person2#: What's it about?
#Person1#: It's about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1970s. It's called the kite runner because the main character takes part in a kite flying competition. It's really a good book. I am almost finished.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting, I'd love to come.
#Person1#: OK great. The next meeting isn't for another 2 weeks. So you still have time to read the book. | #Person1# recommends John a book club where people choose new books and discuss them. #Person1#'s reading the kite runner now and tells John about the book. John's interested to come. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you decided where to take Mr. Brown to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Well, I tried to get us into a private room at Ana's garden. Because the main dining room is too noisy. But the rooms were all reserved. I made a reservation at movie, though, for 7:30. I haven't tried it, but I heard it was good.
#Person1#: I've been there, the food is excellent. It's right next to that Japanese place, Tami, where we had John's birthday party last month.
#Person2#: Right, traffic can be heavy going that way. Let's start out by 6:00, so we'll be able to arrive there before Mr. Brown. | #Person2# made a reservation at movie for dinner with Mr. Brown because Ana's Garden is full. #Person1# tells #Person2# the food there is excellent. | Summarize the 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 professor Dennis. I read in the University newspaper, they were looking for a student to work as a language laboratory assistant.
#Person2#: Yes, we are. Are you interested in the job?
#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply could you tell me more about the work?
#Person2#: Well most of lessons are on cassette tapes, the cassettes are kept in order on these shelves. You just organized the tapes after each class.
#Person1#: How many hours would you need me to work each week?
#Person2#: We need someone Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. That's the busiest time each day for the lab.
#Person1#: That would fit into my schedule nicely. Shall I fill out an application for the job right now.? Yes, that would be fine and I'll get back to you in a week or so after we review all of the applications. | Professor Dennis tells #Person1# about the job as a language laboratory assistant involving organizing tapes from16:00 to 18:00 on workdays. #Person1# immediately applies for 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#: Oh, terrible weather. The plane must be delayed.
#Person2#: I know. I can't wait to get home. I have been traveling on business for a month. I really miss my family.
#Person1#: A month is a long time to be away. Well, do you have any children?
#Person2#: I have 2, a boy and a girl. Would you like to see a picture of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Oh, how nice. Now who's this?
#Person2#: This is Jane my beautiful daughter. She's 24.
#Person1#: Is she married?
#Person2#: No. She is studying engineering at Cambridge University. She will graduate this June. And she has gotten a position with IBM.
#Person1#: What an excellent girl.
#Person2#: So she is. And this is my son James.
#Person1#: How old is he?
#Person2#: He is 21. He's in college now and that's my wife Beth, a college teacher.
#Person1#: Wow. You certainly have a lovely family.
#Person2#: Thank you, so tell me about your family.
#Person1#: My husband and I have a daughter Tina. She is a lovely girl, and she likes playing the piano, but I don't have a photo with me.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that you miss your daughter very much.
#Person1#: Yes, I haven't seen her for nearly 2 weeks. | #Person1# and #Person2#'s planes are delayed. #Person2# shows #Person1# a picture of #Person2#'s son and daughter and tells #Person1# about them. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s daughter. They both miss their family very much. | Summarize the 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, is this the ad department?
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I want to know how to advertise in your newspaper.
#Person2#: There are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost? One, how big is your ad? Second, how often do you want it to be in the paper? The bigger and more frequent you ad is, the more it costs.
#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me what kind I should choose?
#Person2#: Usually weekend ads are more expensive as more people read the paper then. What do you want to advertise, anyway?
#Person1#: My wife's new clothes shop. Any recommendation?
#Person2#: It's helpful if you can tell me your potential customers. For instance, we know what parts of the newspaper are more likely to be read by women and on what days they read them.
#Person1#: Great. I will ask my wife. She knows lots about her customers. I'll come back tomorrow. Thanks. | #Person1# wants to advertise his wife's new clothes shop in #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person2# explains the basics of the ad cost and asks for potential customers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lisa, why do you keep a night light on in your room?
#Person2#: I thought you knew that I'm scared of the dark.
#Person1#: I had no idea. Why are you afraid?
#Person2#: When I was very little, around 4 years old, a man broke into our home. I heard a noise later at night and then I saw my father walk by my room quietly. He was carrying a baseball bat. A few minutes later, I heard a crash. I was so scared.
#Person1#: What happened then?
#Person2#: I don't know, but my father wasn't hurt. I've kept a light on at night ever since though. | Lisa tells #Person1# she keeps a night light on because a man once broke into her house when she was young. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I'm Mike. I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh hi, come on in. I'm Barbara. Would you like something to drink?
#Person1#: Thanks, some tea would be nice. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: Oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. I bought it on sale. But there is also a teahouse around the corner.
#Person1#: It's a nice neighborhood here.
#Person2#: Yeah, you can get to the bus and the underground train stations within 10 minute's walk. There's a bookstore, a gym and many restaurants along the street.
#Person1#: There's a gym nearby? I really want to go to a gym as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Well. If you want, we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon. If you like, you can join me.
#Person1#: That would be wonderful. | Mike moved into Barbara's next door and comes to visit Barbara. Barbara tells Mike about the neighborhood. They decide to go to the gym 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#: Do you play any instruments?
#Person2#: Yes, I played the piano. What about you?
#Person1#: I play the violin and the flute. I've been playing the flute since I was a child, but I started playing the violin about 5 years ago. I'm not very good, but I'm trying to get better.
#Person2#: The violin is hard. I have also been playing the piano since I was a kid. I was also in a singing group when I was in high school.
#Person1#: I mostly played sports in high school. I was a star player on both the soccer team and the softball team. | #Person2# plays the piano while #Person1# plays the violin and the flute. #Person1# played sports in high school while #Person2# sang. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You look very anxious this evening. Is there anything wrong?
#Person2#: I'm worried about my 15 year old niece Helen.
#Person1#: What's worrying you.
#Person2#: I've seen a big change in her. She used to be very outgoing and sociable, but now she is having problems with other children at school. Now, she is totally someone else.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes. Now, she is quiet and doesn't want to talk to anyone else. Her teacher said things are going backward in her study.
#Person1#: Her parents must be very anxious about her.
#Person2#: No, not really. Both of them are too busy to worry about their daughter. I think I need to talk to them and ask them to spend more time with Helen.
#Person1#: Take it easy. It is something natural. I was outgoing when I was a little girl, but became very shy in teenage years. So don't be nervous about your niece.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right, but I will talk with my brother anyway. | #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s niece Helen because she's no longer outgoing and her study goes backward. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that it's natural for children to become shy in adolescence. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look, how grand magnificent the Tiananmen Gate tour is!
#Person2#: What's Tiananmen famous for?
#Person1#: It is largest pop square in the world. you see that is monument for the people's hero, and the Chairman Mao memorial hall on the south. there is great hall of the people on the west. there are two museums on the east.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: That's the Forbidden city on the north of Gate building.
#Person2#: All the sightseeing in china is very attractive and crescive. travelling to China is very worth one. thank you so much for your guides, and I'll miss you. | #Person1# is guiding #Person2# about visiting the Tiananmen, the largest pop square in the world. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ms. Wang, this is Mr. Cooper, president of Ivy Publishing.
#Person2#: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Cooper.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Ms. Wang. You must be exhausted after your long trip from Canada.
#Person2#: Yes, it was quite a long flight. I'm glad to finally be here. | Mr. Cooper welcomes Ms. Wang who flew from Canada. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party.
#Person2#: That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library!
#Person1#: I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas.
#Person2#: That is right up my alley. You say party and I'm there.
#Person1#: Perfect. It will be open to the public and we anticipate roughly about five to seven hundred people.
#Person2#: Will it be an all day event?
#Person1#: Yes. And we checked with the city and we have permission to use the park adjacent to the library.
#Person2#: That was quick thinking. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing a party for the 100th anniversary of the grand old library opening. | Summarize the 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, Madam. Are you alright?
#Person2#: I'm here to pay my telephone bill. I usually go to the post office, but I was told that I could take care of it here. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's correct, Madam. You don't need to go to a counter at all, you can use one of our ATM machines. I'll be more than happy to help you.
#Person2#: I don't usually like to use Atms, I like dealing with a real person, you see.
#Person1#: I know it does seem a little daunting, but once you get used to it, it will save you a lot of time and trouble. | #Person2# wants to pay her telephone bill. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is happy to help #Person2# use the ATM machines. | Summarize the 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. Ludlow, hello. It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello, I'm sorry it's been such a long time. I've been away on business. I'd like to discount this.
#Person1#: No problem. Could I please see the bill and all of the other documents?
#Person2#: Yeah, sure. Here they are. Take your time going through them, I'm in no hurry.
#Person1#: There's no problem here, everything's in order. I can transact that for you now.
#Person2#: Do I need to pay anything? Like a handling fee, or something?
#Person1#: No, you don't need to pay anything on top. We just simply deduct the discounting interest. | Mr. Ludlow gives #Person1# documents to have a discounting and #Person1# transacts it without a fee. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look, Bob. This is a photograph I took during my trip to Australia.
#Person2#: Let me see it, can I? This is a good photograph. Who are these people?
#Person1#: They're people I met during the trip. That's the ship we traveled on.
#Person2#: What a beautiful ship! Who's this?
#Person1#: That's the man I told you about. Remember?
#Person2#: Ah yes. The one who offered you a job in Australia.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Who's this?
#Person1#: Guess!
#Person2#: It's not you, is it?
#Person1#: That's right. I grew a beard during the trip, but I shaved it off when I came home.
#Person2#: Why did you shave it off?
#Person1#: My wife didn't like it! | #Person1# is showing Bob a photograph he took during his trip to Australia and is introducing those people in the photograph. | Summarize the 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 not sure what to do during the holidays, any suggestions?
#Person2#: Well, going to a cinema, visiting the galleries, exhibitions and museums, finding and meeting old friends, exercising in the health club or mountain biking. There are so many good choices.
#Person1#: The problem is that I find all of them are full of fun. I just don't know what to do first.
#Person2#: Why not start with the most interesting one?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm interested in all of them. The more choices we have, the harder to make a decision.
#Person2#: Toss a coin to decide then. | #Person1# finds it is difficult to decide what to do first among many interesting things during the holidays. #Person2# recommends #Person1# deciding by tossing a coin. | Summarize the 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 haven't met you at the gym for a long time.
#Person2#: yeah, I quit my job, and started working from home. Recently I've got a project to deal with and don't have much time to work out.
#Person1#: why? You have a decent salary, lots of promotion opportunities and a regular life of going to the office at 9 o'clock and coming back home at 5 in the evening.
#Person2#: it's not about pay raise or promotion. You know, I hate getting up early in the morning and coming back home late at night.
#Person1#: then SOHO is your ideal work style.
#Person2#: yeah, as long as I have a computer and internet access, I can start working. I recently enjoy working in my own place and at my own pace.
#Person1#: and you don't have to work under that much pressure and control.
#Person2#: absolutely. I can decide when and what to do all by myself.
#Person1#: sounds great. Are there many business opportunity?
#Person2#: yeah, I can find enough online.
#Person1#: it's good to have business around. But you should also do some exercise to keep fit.
#Person2#: thank you for reminding me. I'll continue to exercise as soon as I finish this project. | #Person2# quit #Person2#'s job and started working from home, so #Person2# doesn't have much time to work out. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to do some exercise to keep fit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Adam, I'm sorry!
#Person2#: But where have you been, Alice? You're over an hour late.
#Person1#: Yes, but I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work for a start, and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam. It was one thing after another.
#Person2#: But why were you getting off work so late? The office close at six, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but there's a rush on at the moment, and my boss asked me to do some urgent letters.
#Person2#: But didn't you tell him you had an appointment?
#Person1#: Well, no. I thought I'd finish in about five minutes, and I didn't want to be difficult about just a few minutes. If it hadn't been for missing the bus and the traffic, I wouldn't have been so late. I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Well, you're here. And that's the main thing. | Alice explains to Adam why she's over an hour late that she was late getting off work for a start, missed the bus, and got caught in a traffic jam. | Summarize the 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 matter with you then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us.
#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.
#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.
#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words?
#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# looks miserable because of their marriage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you studying all day long for? It's summer vacation!
#Person2#: I know! I hate it! But I'm taking this crash course in math.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I have to take my exams for getting into the university, so I need to prepare.
#Person1#: Do you think it will help?
#Person2#: It has to! I'Ve been studying every day, eight hours a day! I don't know, but the school has a great success record.
#Person1#: Hmm. . . Maybe I should sign up too.
#Person2#: I'll pick up an application form for you at school tomorrow. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is taking a crash course during summer vacation because #Person2# needs to prepare for the exams to get into the university. #Person1# wants to sign up too. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Colin. How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: Oh, I feel ok but I'm still very tired.
#Person1#: It's probably jet lag.
#Person2#: I think so. One minute I feel quite awake, and the next I feel very tired.
#Person1#: Do you want to visit any tourist spots in the city?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm very interested in Chinese history so I'd like to visit the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: Good idea. I'd be very happy to go there. | Colin is still tired because of jet lag. #Person1# is happy to visit the Summer Palace with Colin. | Summarize the 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 did you cook?
#Person2#: Well, as you know I was in Thailand last month, and I took a cooking class! So I prepared some of my favorite dishes.
#Person1#: Great idea! As long as I don't get food poisoning! So what is on the menu tonight?
#Person2#: Ok, for starters we have Tom Yam soup. It's a bit spicy, but really good!
#Person1#: This is delicious! The ginger and lemongrass really gives it a nice taste!
#Person2#: Now this next dish is one of the most famous. Foreigners call it papaya salad but the proper name is Tom Sam. It is a spicy salad made from a mix of fresh vegetables including shredded unripened papaya and tomato.
#Person1#: This is delicious! The combination of sour and spicy is really interesting! I could have this everyday!
#Person2#: Ok, now for the last and best dish in my opinion. This is called Pad Thai. It's stir-fried noodles with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chili pepper plus bean sprouts, shrimp and tofu and garnished with crushed peanuts and coriander. It's practically Thailand's national dish!
#Person1#: Wow, this is great! I never knew Thai food was so creative and delicious!
#Person2#: Want some more?
#Person1#: I'm stuffed! | #Person2# took a cooking class in Thailand last month, so #Person2# prepared some Thai food, such as Tom Yam soup, Tom Sam and Pad Thai. #Person1# thinks the dishes are creative and delicious. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wanna chill out and watch cable?
#Person2#: Wow! Besides The Cosby Show, I've never seen a black sitcom. What's this program?
#Person1#: It's a drama called Soul Food. This channel is BET-Black Entertainment Television. It has black shows, news and commercials.
#Person2#: This show is like a black Friends.
#Person1#: BET has black shows that are overlooked by mainstream white TV.
#Person2#: That's cool. I've heard LA has an all-Asian channel on cable. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about watching cable 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#: Excuse me, driver, where is the main area for restaurants?
#Person2#: It's near the Wall Street, a bit far from there. Why not get on the car
#Person1#: OK. Is there a Chinese restaurant?
#Person2#: Of course. More than that, you have Italy pizza, English steak, kimchi and local specialties.
#Person1#: Woo, I can't help being there. | #Person1# asks #Person2# whether there is a Chinese restaurant in the main area of restaurants. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Grandpa, this restaurant looks really old! How long ago was it built?
#Person2#: I'm not sure when it started. But I know it's older than me. As a young boy, I used to eat here a lot.
#Person1#: Oh, it's interesting. Dad told me you brought him here when he was young, too. Now, it's my turn.
#Person2#: Yeah. We are the VIP customers here. So, what do you want to eat today?
#Person1#: I'd like to eat a hamburger and a bottle of coca-cola.
#Person2#: Hey, kid, that's wrong. It's a Chinese restaurant. Let's eat something traditional.
#Person1#: Then there is nothing particular I'd like to eat. Grandpa, what's your favorite here?
#Person2#: The Chinese rice pudding. Your father loves it, too. You wanna try?
#Person1#: Sure. Is it sweet?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. But I think they can make you a salty one, too.
#Person1#: Great, I want it spicy.
#Person2#: Come on. Don's go too far.
#Person1#: I want it to be special. And you know that I always like hot food.
#Person2#: OK then. We shall ask them to put some red chilli on it. | Grandpa takes #Person1# to an old Chinese restaurant and recommends Chinese rice pudding. #Person1# wants it to be special, so Grandpa will ask the restaurant to put some red chili on 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#: It seems to me that everything is going digital nowadays.
#Person2#: Yes. Speaking of digital wares, I bought a digital camera last week.
#Person1#: Cool! What brand
#Person2#: A Sony. It's only one third the size of my old camera and looks rather smart.
#Person1#: What about the quality?
#Person2#: Superb! It's a 4 megapixel one and the photos it takes are very vivid and clear. | #Person2# bought a Sony digital camera last week and thinks it's superb. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you going to the party on Saturday?
#Person2#: I was thinking about it. Are you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I heard it's going to be a lot of fun.
#Person2#: Really? Well, what time does it start?
#Person1#: It starts at 8
#Person2#: Well, who all is going to be there?
#Person1#: Everyone from school.
#Person2#: How do you know it's going to be so fun?
#Person1#: This party is going to have a DJ, food, and drinks.
#Person2#: Wow, that does sound like it's going to be fun.
#Person1#: So am I going to see you at the party?
#Person2#: Yeah, I will be there. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the party on Saturday will be fun, so #Person2# decides to go 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#: I'm thirsty. Pull over to that store, I'll buy some drinks.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. Parking is not allowed here.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad, Where can you park around here?
#Person2#: There is a square in front of us. We can park the car there.
#Person1#: Is a shop there?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, you know I'm not familiar with the city, too. | #Person2# can't pull over to the store because parking is not allowed. However, #Person1# and #Person2# don't know whether there is a shop where they can park the car. | Summarize the 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, Don? I hate to bother you, but I need your help on something. Do you have time to brief me on the Martin account today?
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. You are supposed to deliver a brief on that account tomorrow. I know there are some things I need to share with you about that. But, gosh, I don't know. . . Things are really busy for me today, the only time I can manage to squeeze out might be over lunch break. . .
#Person1#: I hate to make you work through your lunch break with how busy you are. . .
#Person2#: It's okay. . . I've already had several days in a row working through lunch. . .
#Person1#: How about this. . . We can make it a working lunch this afternoon, and I'll order some Chinese food for delivery. It'll be my treat.
#Person2#: You don't have to do that. . .
#Person1#: I insist. I really appreciate you taking time to work with me in. What is your favorite fast food? I'll cater to your taste.
#Person2#: Actually I do like Chinese. . . Let's make it a date for Chop Suey and the Martin account at about twelve thirty. Does that sound good?
#Person1#: Great. I'll bring the food. | #Person1# insists on treating #Person2# Chinese food during the working lunch. So they decide to make it a date at Chop Suey on twelve-thirty. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any tissue, Eve? I've used all mine.
#Person2#: Here. Are you all right?
#Person1#: Thanks. I am all right. It's just my nose. It must be an allergy. Do you have any aspirin? I have a terrible headache.
#Person2#: I don't have an aspirin. Perhaps you should go to a doctor.
#Person1#: No, no. I am okay. It's the weather. It was warm and sunny this morning and now it's chilly and raining.
#Person2#: Really, John. I still think you should go to a doctor. You've been sneezing ever since you entered the office this morning. Why don't you take this afternoon off? If you don't want to see a doctor, at least you can go home and have a good rest.
#Person1#: I can't. I am already behind the schedule. Besides, you know Mr. White. He would think that I was putting him on.
#Person2#: You didn't do anything but sneeze this morning, and you can't do anything this afternoon like this. Gee! You've got a fever.
#Person1#: Do I? Oh, no.
#Person2#: Listen to me. You go home now. I will call my doctor and have him go over. Ok?
#Person1#: What about Mr. White?
#Person2#: I'll handle him. Now go home. I'll call you after work.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Eve. Goodbye. | Eve suggests John go to a doctor, but John can't because he is behind the schedule. Eve finds John is in a fever, so she asks him to go home now and she'll send her doctor, Mr. White, to handle 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 do you think a job is?
#Person2#: Well, a way to make a living, of course, but beyond that I think a job is a way of developing oneself as a person.
#Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: I wouldn't like to hold a specific title. I just want to enjoy what I am doing.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.
#Person2#: It's the most important thing to me.
#Person1#: Fine. What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a boss and his or her employees?
#Person2#: I think a company is a place to get work done. Certainly friendly, open relationships among all company employees is important, and I think an employee should be serious about his or her work responsibilities and have a professional relationship with the boss.
#Person1#: You'll have a definite answer from us within a week. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | During an interview, #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions, such as the definition of a job and the relationship between a boss and employees. #Person2# answers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's been a long time, Mrs, Lee.
#Person2#: Yes. I went to Hawaii on a vacation with my husband.
#Person1#: When did you come back? Did you have a good time?
#Person2#: We came back the day before yesterday. I enjoyed myself there very much. The beach is beautiful. You should go there some day. The sun was lovely, too.
#Person1#: I will. How would you like your hair today? The same style as usual?
#Person2#: I have a special party tonight, and I'd like to change my style. Actually, I'm thinking about a perm. My sister is getting married next month. I think that if I have a perm now, I'll look very natural by then. What do you say?
#Person1#: That's true. Here are some samples of hairstyles. What do you think about this one?
#Person2#: No, I don't like short hair. I like this one. The wave looks beautiful, and it fits my age too.
#Person1#: Very well. You aren't in a hurry, are you?
#Person2#: No, you can take your time. Oh, I also want a manicure while I am having the perm.
#Person1#: Ok. The manicurist will be right here.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much will this cost?
#Person1#: It's 90 dollars in all. | Mrs. Lee tells #Person1# that she would like to change her hairstyle to a perm and a manicure 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#: I can't seem to find the cereal aisle.
#Person2#: You'll find the cereal by the breakfast foods.
#Person1#: What breakfast foods?
#Person2#: They're over by the oatmeal and the breakfast bars.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I know what you're talking about.
#Person2#: Can I help you with anything else?
#Person1#: Could you tell me where the dishwashing detergent is?
#Person2#: You'll find that by the paper towels.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't think of that.
#Person2#: That's where it'll be.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much.
#Person2#: If you need anything else, please feel free to ask me | #Person2# is helping #Person1# to find the cereal aisle and the dishwashing detergent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: in China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.
#Person2#: maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something with laptop. While they are savoring a coffee at a leisured pace, they think they are actually living a western bourgeois lifestyle.
#Person1#: yes. Behind a lifestyle, there is a culture. Young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. While they may not really like coffee, they think it desirable and enviable to be lavish.
#Person2#: then what about tea? We need to bear in mind in the first place that tea, rather than coffee, has been the most popular drink for the Chinese people.
#Person1#: well. Tea represents another facet of popular culture. While a coffee bar is usually quiet and resonates with soft, elegant music, a teahouse is often a noisy, crowded, public space. Now there are not as many young people visit teahouses as before. And those fancy and modern teahouses are designed for business talk, which are too expensive for ordinary people.
#Person2#: what a pity that the traditional teahouses, as depicted Lao She, keep fading away so quickly in this metropolis. It is not easy to find an old-fashioned teahouse that suits the ordinary people's spend
#Person1#: well, that's true. In a sense, it is not so much what you drink that really counts, as where and how you drink. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the culture behind the lifestyle of drinking coffee and tea. #Person1# says that in China, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle, while tea represents another facet of popular culture. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do I set up an E-mail account?
#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. Go to www. onxiu. cn. Now, click on the link with the picture of an envelope.
#Person1#: Which link?
#Person2#: That one, the one that says Mail.
#Person1#: Oh, no. What did I do? It's asking me for a password.
#Person2#: Don't worry. See where it says, New User?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Click on that.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: Yeah, just fill out this form and choose a password. The computer will do the rest. | #Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to set up an E-mail account. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to return this sweater. I bought it a week ago.
#Person1#: Well, first of all, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, isn't it obvious by just looking at it? The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes.
#Person1#: Uh, I see what you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions?
#Person2#: How was I supposed to know that? The label is written in Spanish! And the color faded from a nice dark blue to a light green.
#Person1#: Sir, we take a lot of pride in our clothing. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one.
#Person2#: But I just want my money back!
#Person1#: Sorry. Since the item you bought was on clearance, we can't give back your money.
#Person2#: A clearance item! Was I supposed to know that?
#Person1#: I guess you didn't read the fine print in our ad. Look. Here's the ad, and the information about the clearance sale is right here.
#Person2#: OK. I'll exchange it for another one. But you should give credit for your goods next time. | #Person2# would like to return the sweater, but #Person1# says #Person2# can only allow #Person2# to exchange the sweater if it's a clearance item. | Summarize the 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 does the term 'alternative energy source' mean?
#Person2#: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there is a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.
#Person1#: Is the threat of running out of petroleum real?
#Person2#: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have available at a much faster rate than it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the amount of petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the amount of petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it'll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.
#Person1#: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?
#Person2#: There are two very clear reasons to do so. One is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when we use fossil fuels for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, there could be extinctions of many creatures, such as polarbears. It will be human beings that pay the price. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the reasons for developing alternative energy sources. One is that human beings have to find other fuel sources eventually, the other one is that there will be some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, if not. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Ed.
#Person2#: Hello, Jane. It's so nice to see you again this year. Didn't you say you would teach in Shanghai last term?
#Person1#: Yeah. It was because of my husband. His company was going to move to Shanghai but his boss changed his mind. I am glad to continue teaching in this school. I like this place.
#Person2#: Me, too! The schoolmaster is friendly. And I think he knows how to run the school well.
#Person1#: Yes. I also like the good relationship between colleagues. They are helpful.
#Person2#: And the kids are very lovely.
#Person1#: Yeah, I love them too. By the way, which grade are you going to teach this year?
#Person2#: Grade 10.
#Person1#: Really? I teach Grade 10, too. | Jane and Ed are going to teach in the same school and same grade this year. Both of them love the school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand?
#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and then have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just 580.
#Person1#: When does the Flight 212 leave?
#Person2#: At 11:30 am, by the way, it also makes a stop at Chicago.
#Person1#: How long will it stay at Chicago?
#Person2#: Less than one hour.
#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Tokyo for the connecting flight?
#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.
#Person1#: So the time for the whole journey is about...
#Person2#: About eleven hours.
#Person1#: Let me count...OK, it works out for my time schedule. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to fly to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city, with a connecting flight stop by Tokyo. #Person1# thinks it works out for #Person1#'s time schedule. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a reporter from China Daily. I'd like to know what types of newspaper people often read. Would you mind answering a few questions?
#Person2#: No, not at all.
#Person1#: Can you tell me where you're from, please?
#Person2#: Er, I was born in Japan and grew up in Italy.
#Person1#: Oh, sounds interesting. Are you used to living here, in New York city?
#Person2#: Very much so. I've been working in a college for three years.
#Person1#: Woo, a college teacher. And when do you normally read newspapers?
#Person2#: Well, I'm busy during the day, so usually after 8:00 o'clock at night.
#Person1#: What sections do you prefer?
#Person2#: I'm mainly interested in the shopping. Other than that, I also like the news. | #Person1#, a reporter from China Daily, is asking #Person2# some questions in order to know what types of newspaper people often read. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So you're visiting San Francisco?
#Person2#: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you?
#Person1#: I'm a native.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives.
#Person1#: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000.
#Person2#: What are the different ethnic groups?
#Person1#: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks.
#Person2#: I thought it was Chinese.
#Person1#: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese.
#Person2#: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town?
#Person1#: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that.
#Person2#: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too?
#Person1#: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called 'Japan-town' that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores.
#Person2#: You seem to know a lot about this city.
#Person1#: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here.
#Person2#: No wonder you know so much! | #Person2# is a tourist in San Francisco and #Person2# is a native. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the different ethnic groups in the city. #Person2# knew a lot about this city because #Person2# teaches ethnic history at the university. | Summarize the 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. Are you in charge here?
#Person2#: Yes, sort of.
#Person1#: Then perhaps you can help me. I need to use a computer to type an assignment.
#Person2#: Well, are you a student?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. First year.
#Person2#: Ok. Have you used a computer before?
#Person1#: Yes, I've done a bit of word processing.
#Person2#: That's good. You can use a computer for 2 hours at a time.
#Person1#: Mm. What can I do if something goes wrong with the computer?
#Person2#: There's usually someone here from 9 o'clock. You can ask him for help. | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help because #Person1# needs a computer to type an assignment. | Summarize the 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, this is going to take forever! Animal World will be on in 20 minutes. It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it!
#Person2#: I know, honey. But we have to wait in line to pay for these things we need.
#Person1#: You promised we'd be home in time.
#Person2#: Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon. | Jack urges his mother because he wants to go home to watch his favorite program. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want.
#Person1#: But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. Many countries have national health insurance. America doesn't.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Well, it's because of the American culture. Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. So we depend on private companies for insurance.
#Person1#: But isn't that expensive?
#Person2#: You're right. It is expensive. And many people criticize it. They say it is not fair to poor people. They say the health systems are better in other countries, especially in Europe.
#Person1#: But what do you think?
#Person2#: I have no idea. I just do my best to have good insurance. It's important. | #Person1# wants to get health insurance. #Person2# tells #Person1# that America doesn't have national health insurance because Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I take your order now, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes, what would you recommend?
#Person1#: I'm happy to recommend the fish, It tastes delicious, and it is today's special. Our chef is from the coast, and love seafood. Today special is actually his favorite dish. so I'm sure it would be a wonderful dish for those who love seafood.
#Person2#: It does sound wonderful, maybe I'll try it.
#Person1#: Is there anything else? Maybe I can interest you in one of fine appetizers, such as the escargot.
#Person2#: Not today, thanks. But I'd like to know any of the vegetarian dishes.
#Person1#: Yes, here's the menu. What would you think of your order.
#Person2#: Maybe I don't want the fish, I think I had the greenbean dish instead.
#Person1#: What kind of soup would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like the egg drop soup.
#Person1#: Ok, is that all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: what would you like anything to drink or you wait?
#Person2#: Just nice water, thanks. | #Person2# is ordering food with the help of #Person1#. #Person2# wants the green bean dish instead of the fish #Person1# recommends, and an egg drop soup, as well as nice water. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?
#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking.
#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.
#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.
#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him. | #Person1# and #Person2# have signed up to join the company's Christmas party. They think that it might be a good opportunity to know people from the other departments of their company in a relaxed atmosphere. | Summarize the 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. Welcome to our restaurant.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: Mr. Brown. We were expecting you. This way, please. Will this table be fine?
#Person2#: Oh, this is just fine.
#Person1#: Please take a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Here is the menu. | Mr. Brown goes to the restaurant with a reservation. #Person1# leads him to a table. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why are you handing me a plastic cup?
#Person2#: Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample.
#Person1#: How am I supposed to do that?
#Person2#: We need you to urinate like you normally would, and then stop and finish into the cup.
#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done?
#Person2#: Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom. Just close the cubby door and walk away.
#Person1#: What kind of test is this?
#Person2#: He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine, which could signal an infection.
#Person1#: How long will it take to get the results?
#Person2#: We will send your doctor the results, and he will contact you. | #Person2# gives #Person1# a plastic cup because #Person1#'s doctor wants to test #Person1#'s urine as a sample. Then #Person1# asks some questions about the test and #Person2# answers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ivy, how do you like your new apartment?
#Person2#: Well, I wish I hadn't moved in. The man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask him to stop?
#Person2#: I've tried, but it doesn't work. He never listens to me. what's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives across the hall often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything.
#Person1#: Then don't lend her anything.
#Person2#: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again.
#Person1#: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who was sharing her apartment has moved out so she has an extra room now.
#Person2#: That's great! Your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep very well every night in order to do well in the coming exam. | Ivy tells #Person1# that she doesn't like her new apartment because of the neighborhood. #Person1# suggests that she move in with #Person1#'s sister Susan. Ivy thinks it's a great idea. | Summarize 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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