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#Person1#: Hi, this is Tom. I'm just calling to let you know that I will be late for today's meeting.
#Person2#: Oh, I see, that's not good. We have a meeting with clients. So you really should be on time.
#Person1#: Yes, I know, it's just that my car was stolen and now I'm in the taxi. Right now the traffic's really bad as well, so really don't know when I'll be able to make it into the office.
#Person2#: Um, well, thanks for calling. I'll inform Mr. Darren that you'll be late. I don't think he will be too angry.
#Person1#: That's a relief. I know we have this important meeting and that I should be there.
#Person2#: Oh, one moment, please. I have just been informed that the clients are also running late. They said there're stuck in traffic, too. It looks like everything will be OK.
#Person1#: Excellent. Now I won't have to worry about missing the meeting. | Tom calls #Person2# to tell #Person2# he will be late for the meeting because his car was stolen and he's in a traffic jam. He is relieved when hearing the clients will also be late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, are you the person who has a house for sale?
#Person2#: Yes, I am, come in. Let me show you around.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. How long have you lived here?
#Person2#: I've lived here since I was married, my husband and I had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday.
#Person1#: Wow! Congratulations! Then why do you want to sell it?
#Person2#: I am going to retire next year, my husband is opening a small book store in Sydney. So I want to move there to help him.
#Person1#: How much money do you want for the house?
#Person2#: $200,000.
#Person1#: That's a lot of money. I can't decide now. Well, I'll have to discuss it with my wife. May I call back tomorrow?
#Person2#: Certainly. | #Person2# has a house for sale because #Person2# wants to move to Sydney. #Person1# comes to see the house but can't decide now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Susan?
#Person1#: Yes, Peter is that you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Hi. How are you?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I'm rather weak, that's why I'm calling you. I've had a stomachache and a terrible headache for 2 days. Now I think I need a doctor.
#Person1#: Do you have a temperature?
#Person2#: No, I don't. But I feel like I'm burning up. I think I need a doctor, but I'm not sure how to get one.
#Person1#: Did you take out any medical insurance when you first came to university?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: Good our university clinic has excellent doctors. I have a lunch break at noon and I'll drive over and pick you up.
#Person2#: Oh, I feel so bad. Couldn't you get a doctor to come here?
#Person1#: That's a little difficult. Go back to bed, I'll pick you up just afternoon.
#Person2#: Ok, goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Peter calls Susan because he has a stomachache and a headache. Susan will drive Peter to the university clinic after lunch. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peter, enough with your computer games. Go do your homework now.
#Person2#: Can't I play more?
#Person1#: No! Stop playing computer games!
#Person2#: Mom, I'll be finished soon.
#Person1#: Peter, if you don't turn off your computer, then I won't allow you to play it again starting next week. | #Person1# stops Peter from computer games. | Summarize the 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 need a guide?
#Person2#: Yes, we are just looking for one. What's the charge per day?
#Person1#: It's $ 20. If you are staying for more than 3 days in the city, the charge is $ 16 per day.
#Person2#: That's reasonable. | #Person1# introduces the guide information to #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome, how may I help you today?
#Person2#: I'm ask for a pizza, please.
#Person1#: Then you will be happy to here that today all our pizzas are on sale. Two for one.
#Person2#: You're right, that is great.
#Person1#: What size would you like?
#Person2#: Medium one will be perfect, thank you
#Person1#: Which kind do you want?
#Person2#: I like seafood on my pizza.
#Person1#: We have two seafood pizzas. Tuna and crab.
#Person2#: Tuna sounds good today.
#Person1#: Would that be for here or take away?
#Person2#: That would be to go.
#Person1#: That'll be in a ten minutes. Please sit over there, and I'll call you over as sooner as it's ready.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person2# orders pizzas from #Person1# and luckily, all pizzas are on sale. #Person2# wants to take away two medium seafood pizzas. | Summarize the 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 have something to trouble you.
#Person2#: Yes? I'll be very glad if I could be of any help to you.
#Person1#: An hour ago, I bought this vase with my tourist.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember it clearly. Is there anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so. We found this crack on the bottom when I went back to my hotel.
#Person2#: Oh, how awful! Let me have a look, I'm terribly sorry. It was most thoughtless of me. Would you excuse me, please?
#Person1#: Oh, It's quite all right, I suppose. It can't be helped sometimes.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you to say so. How about changing another one for you?
#Person1#: All right. Thank you.
#Person2#: Just a minute, please. I won't be long. I'm sure this one is perfect. You may examine it carefully.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, it is. I'll take this one.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry for any inconvenience I've caused you.
#Person1#: Well, there's no reason to apologize for such a trifle thing. | #Person1#'s vase has a crack on the bottom and #Person2# feels very sorry for #Person2#'s thoughtlessness. #Person2# changes another 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#: Here you are. You left the medicine here.
#Person2#: Sorry. I was too worried.
#Person1#: I firmly believe that you love your brother very much.
#Person2#: Absolutely. By the way, do you sell any traditional Chinese medicine?
#Person1#: Yes, we have some Chinese medicine for common cold.
#Person2#: I heard Chinese medicine has a better lasting effect in cure.
#Person1#: It depends. It's true that you can take some for prevention. | #Person2# left the medicine in #Person1#'s place. #Person2# asks #Person1# about traditional Chinese medicine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How are the children doing at sport?
#Person2#: I ' m very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That ' s very fast for a kid his age.
#Person1#: He ' s not very good at the long jump though, is he?
#Person2#: He ' s not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just prefers running to jumping. Jimmy ' s very good at the high jump. He can jump over two meters. Again, that ' s fine for someone his age.
#Person1#: Two meters? That means that the high jump bar is above his head! Are any of them good at long-distance running?
#Person2#: The longest race we run is the 1500 meters. A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes.
#Person1#: How are they at swimming?
#Person2#: They ' re ok. I ask them to swim 500 meters each day. That ' s 20 lengths of the swimming pool. They ' re not very fast, but that ' s ok. I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape.
#Person1#: Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters.
#Person2#: I ' d be afraid to jump from that height!
#Person1#: I think that these kinds haven ' t learnt to be afraid yet. She started diving from a lower height, but she soon wanted to go higher.
#Person2#: It seems that they really enjoy trying to go faster, higher and further. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the children's performances at sports: Timmy prefers running to jumping, while Jimmy is good at the high jump. Some of the children are good at long-distance running, they are ok at swimming and Kate is good at diving, so #Person2# is pleased with their performances. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket. Do you want to come with me?
#Person2#: I think the supermarket is closed now.
#Person1#: Oh, When does it close?
#Person2#: It closes at 7:00 on Sundays.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
#Person2#: Don't worry, we can go tomorrow morning. It opens at 8: 00.
#Person1#: Alright. What do you want to do now?
#Person2#: Let's take a walk for a half an hour. My sister will get here at about 8: 30PM and then we can all go out to dinner.
#Person1#: Where does she live?
#Person2#: She lives in San Francisco.
#Person1#: How long has she lived there?
#Person2#: I think she's lived there for about 10 years.
#Person1#: That's a long time. Where did she live before that?
#Person2#: San Diego. | #Person1# wants to go to the supermarket, but Jeff tells #Person1# it's closed. #Person2# also tells #Person1# about his sister. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We would like you to stop by again so we can show you some more problems that have come up with our apartment.
#Person2#: I am kind of busy right now, but maybe later next week I could stop by.
#Person1#: We sent you an e-mail the first week we moved in ; it listed the problems we found.
#Person2#: What problems did you find?
#Person1#: The roof leaks when it rains, there is mold on the bedroom walls, and the dishwasher doesn't work.
#Person2#: I don't really consider any of that to be my responsibility. You can fix those things yourself.
#Person1#: Maintaining basic health and safety standards is your responsibility.
#Person2#: I am maintaining the building. You are way too picky!
#Person1#: Unfortunately, you won't be getting a rent check unless these problems are fixed by Friday.
#Person2#: You wouldn't dare do that! | #Person1# wants #Person2# to fix the apartment, but #Person2# doesn't think it's #Person2#'s responsibility. #Person1# is angry and warns #Person2# that #Person1# will not pay for the renting unless the problems are fixed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Yeah, Please do. Now let me show you the house.
#Person1#: This seems a pretty nice room, I should say.
#Person2#: You bet. This is the nicest room in the district. You know what, I just had all the walls repainted last month.
#Person1#: What about the kitchen?
#Person2#: It's a well furnished eat-in kitchen. The stove and the ice-box are in good order, and the plumbing is OK, too.
#Person1#: I see. I'd like to live here for about three years.
#Person2#: Terrific! When are you moving in?
#Person1#: Next Saturday at the earliest. | #Person2# shows #Person1# around the house. #Person1# is satisfied with the house and decides to move in soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think of the former champ?
#Person2#: There were some bad misses in his defence, so he lost it.
#Person1#: No champion can remain at the top for ever.
#Person2#: I suppose he's not in top form. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the former champ. | Summarize the 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, Jenny. Are you going to school now?
#Person2#: Yup. I have English at 9 in the morning.
#Person1#: Got any plans after the class?
#Person2#: Not really. What about you?
#Person1#: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?
#Person2#: Sure. I need to return some books. They are due today. Besides, I can also read some weekly publications, magazines and newspapers.
#Person1#: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. We can chill out a little in such a hot summer. Are you good at swimming?
#Person1#: Well, that's a good question. I haven't swum for almost two years. I think I need more practice.
#Person2#: Oh, it's almost 9. I need to hurry. I am running late now. See you after class in front of the library then. Bye!
#Person1#: See you then. | #Person1# and Jenny talk about their plans after school and they decide to go swimming together after going to the library. They both like the 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. |
#Person1#: Hello, I need to register for a class.
#Person2#: What class are you trying to take?
#Person1#: I want to take a Psychology class.
#Person2#: Well, there are only two classes open.
#Person1#: Can you tell me what days the classes are on?
#Person2#: One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p. m. to 4.
#Person1#: And the other class?
#Person2#: That class is from ten to twelve on Monday and Wednesday.
#Person1#: Are you sure these are the only open classes?
#Person2#: Yes, I am sure.
#Person1#: Okay, sign me up for the class on Monday and Wednesday.
#Person2#: Very well then. | #Person2# introduces the two Psychology open classes to #Person1# and #Person1# signs up for one of them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you know? I thought Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales.
#Person2#: You're right. We're not really into used stuff.
#Person1#: Well, I've grown to like second-hand things. I wouldn't have gotten through university without them!
#Person2#: There aren't many places that sell used things in Taiwan, besides auction websites.
#Person1#: I use those sites. Hey! Let's go check out a flea market later.
#Person2#: Great! I can teach you men a thing or two about shopping! | #Person1# and #Person2# think Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales and they are going to a flea market. | Summarize the 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 help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I am a bit confused. My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age. According to the syllabus, the book is in the library, but I haven't been able to find it.
#Person1#: Do you have your syllabus with you? May I see it?
#Person2#: Yes, uh. . . I put it in the front of my sociology notebook. Oh, here it is.
#Person1#: Let me see. Oh yes. Your professor has placed this book on reserve. That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place. You need to go to a special room called the reserve room. It's down the hall and to the right.
#Person2#: I'm sorry - I still don't understand.
#Person1#: You see, your professor wants every one in the class to read the chapter. If one student removes the book from the library, it is likely that none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it. So, your professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by placing it on reserve.
#Person2#: So, will I be able to find this book?
#Person1#: Yes, when a book is on reserve, a student can go to the reserve room and ask the reserve librarian for the book. The student can have the book for a few hours, and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time. That way, the book stays in the library, and all students have a chance to read it.
#Person2#: Okay. Thank you. I understand now.
#Person1#: Will there be anything else?
#Person2#: No! I am on my way to the reserve room. Thanks again! | #Person2# can't find the book required by the course in the library. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2#'s professors have placed the book on reserve. #Person1# also explains the reason why #Person2#'s professors did so and how the reserve room works. #Person2# is grateful for #Person1#'s help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the visa office is?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'll walk you there.
#Person1#: Thanks!
#Person2#: Are you applying to study or work abroad?
#Person1#: I want to study abroad.
#Person2#: What do you want to study?
#Person1#: I hope to study English literature.
#Person2#: Have you got your visa yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I have an interview with the visa official today.
#Person2#: I see. Is it your first interview?
#Person1#: No, I've already been to here for three interviews.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I was denied a visa?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Like most students. I want to work in America after graduation.
#Person2#: I see. Well, good luck! | #Person2# walks #Person1# to the visa office. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s application and #Person1#'s failure of getting the visa. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't wait to retire.
#Person2#: And then what?
#Person1#: And then I'm moving to Florida where I can play golf all day, every day!
#Person2#: That sounds boring to me.
#Person1#: What do you plan on doing after you retire?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I will do something new. I'Ve always wanted to be a teacher.
#Person1#: I admire your energy, Ruth. You are young at heart. | #Person1# and #Person2# share their plans after retirement. #Person1# plans to play golf and #Person2# wants to be a teacher. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hah! For three hours while you threw up. And Femi dumped me for that. I really loved her.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry, Taylor. Go talk to her. I'm sure she'd be happy to see you.
#Person1#: She probably wouldn't even recognize me. She's probably married.
#Person2#: Yi-jun said Femi was talking about you. So get out there, Tiger!
#Person1#: Was she really? So you're telling me there's a chance?
#Person2#: Can't hurt to try. Carpe diem. Who can say if we'll be here tomorrow or not? | Taylor was dumped by Femi, and #Person2# encourages Taylor to talk to her and seize the 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#: Are you feeling OK?
#Person2#: My stomach is bothering me.
#Person1#: What have you been eating?
#Person2#: I had a ham sandwich with mayonnaise for lunch.
#Person1#: Maybe the food had something wrong with it.
#Person2#: It could be bad food, but I didn't feel so well yesterday, either.
#Person1#: Have you been under a lot of pressure lately?
#Person2#: I haven't been under any more stress than usual.
#Person1#: Perhaps you have caught that bug that is going around.
#Person2#: I feel like maybe I am coming down with the flu. | #Person2# has a stomachache and #Person1# helps to analyse the reason. #Person2# thinks #Person2# may catch the flu. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a busy week!
#Person2#: Really! I've never seen so much work.
#Person1#: Right. How are you going to spend your weekend?
#Person2#: I don't know. I have no idea.
#Person1#: Would you like to play some tennis with me before going home?
#Person2#: I'm not good at sports, I have never played tennis, and I know I would be terrible.
#Person1#: You should try it. It's a great game. Come on, let me help you. I'm a good player, and a good teacher, too. What do you say?
#Person2#: OK, but don't say I didn't warn you.
#Person1#: That was a pretty good shot, Mary.
#Person2#: Thanks. This is fun!
#Person1#: Let me help you with your serve.
#Person2#: No one has ever tried to show me how to play a sport before. Maybe I should learn to do something.
#Person1#: Of course, you can. All you need is a little help and a lot of practice.
#Person2#: Do you really think I can be a good player?
#Person1#: Well, maybe not a Michael Zhang, but better than the average. Person would you like to play again Wednesday?
#Person2#: Yes. This has been fun. | #Person1# invites Mary to play tennis and teaches her. Mary is lack of confidence at first but after getting encouragement from #Person1#, Mary finds it fun. They will play together soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you heard about Jessica's party on Saturday?
#Person2#: I've heard about it, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.
#Person1#: Really? I got mine from her this morning.
#Person2#: I'm guessing that she's going to give me my invite today or tomorrow.
#Person1#: You're probably right, do you intend on going to the party?
#Person2#: I want to. I heard it's going to be really fun.
#Person1#: I know, it does sound pretty awesome.
#Person2#: Well, when does the party start?
#Person1#: It's supposed to start at about eight.
#Person2#: How many invitations has she given out?
#Person1#: I really don't know, but I don't think she gave out that many yet.
#Person2#: I really want to go, so I hope that she gives me my invite soon. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Jessica's party. #Person1# has received Jessica's invitation but #Person2# is still waiting 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#: Is there any way we could get a better warranty on this product?
#Person2#: Well, I can't give you a better warranty, if you would be willing to agree to an annual contract.
#Person1#: That might not be ideal because there would be some drawbacks to an annual contract situation that might make it difficult to sell to our buyers. What about free delivery? If we make a large enough order, could you waive the deliver fee?
#Person2#: Yes, our delivery fee could be waived, if you make an order of 50 units or more. We would have to insist on the annual contract, however. I understand it's not the most convenient for you. Perhaps we could shorten it to a sixth month contract if you are willing to take a lower rebate.
#Person1#: That would be fine. We could accept a lower rebate. | #Person1# negotiates with #Person2# about the product's warranty and its annual contract. #Person2# finally agrees to accept a sixth-month contract and lower rebate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Should I go now?
#Person2#: Nice and easy. Just give it a little gas.
#Person1#: Nothing is happening!
#Person2#: First you have to put the car into gear. Move this shifter so the arrow points at D for drive.
#Person1#: What do these other letters mean?
#Person2#: R is for reverse, P is for park, and D1 and D2 are lower gears for going through snow, or up a steep hill. | #Person2# teaches #Person1# to drive and introduces the gears of 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#: Hi, Kerry. Did your husband make cooking for you?
#Person2#: Oh, please do not mention it any more. Last night he did it for the first time.
#Person1#: Really? Was it delicious?
#Person2#: Forget it! It was a bitter pill for me to swallow.
#Person1#: It was the first time. You should not be so particular.
#Person2#: Ha-ha. Last night, I only told him practice makes perfect.
#Person1#: It's true. Nowadays, men are spending more and more time in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will become a wider trend. | Kelly tells #Person1# that her husband cooks bad, but she still encourages him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ok, let's go through this one more time. I don't want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!
#Person2#: I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the colors from the whites and put them in this strange looking contraption so called washing machine.
#Person1#: Right. You have to turn it on and program it depending on what type of clothes you are washing. For example for delicates, you should set a shorter washing cycle. Also, be sure to use fabric softener and this detergent when washing.
#Person2#: So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine stain? How do I get it out?
#Person1#: Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a little bit of bleach on it and it will do the trick.
#Person2#: Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer for an hour and it's all set right?
#Person1#: No! Since you are washing delicates and cotton, you should set the dryer to medium heat and for twenty minutes.
#Person2#: You know what? I'll just have everything dry cleaned. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about programming washing machine depending on different types of clothes and setting the dryer to medium heat for delicates and cotton.
#Person1# thinks it's too complicated and will dry clean everything. | Summarize the 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, I'd like to open a savings account. Can you tell me on how to go about it?
#Person2#: OK. You have to fill out this form and let me see three identification cards or documents.
#Person1#: I have my passport with me, a driver's license and a membership card. Will they do?
#Person2#: Let me see them. Yes, they're OK.
#Person1#: What's the minimum amount I can deposit in an account?
#Person2#: You can deposit an initial amount of five dollars.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to open a savings account and tells #Person1# its minimum amount to deposit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peter, it's time to go home now! Hurry up!
#Person2#: Ten more minutes, mom. Please!
#Person1#: Honey, it's almost noon. We have to go home and make lunch for your sister.
#Person2#: I bet she will hang around with her mates after school.
#Person1#: Peter, it's a quarter to twelve. Let's go home now! | Peter's mom hurries Peter to go home. | Summarize the 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. This is Shanghai Car Rental.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss. A friend of mine suggested I call you to hire a car.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. A lot of people do this these days.
#Person2#: Yes, we are just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to hire a car to get around the city.
#Person1#: Well, it certainly is. What kind of car do you want to hire?
#Person2#: What can you suggest?
#Person1#: We have a variety of choice, such as Xiali, which is the cheapest, 200 yuan a day, Citroen, Jatta, Elysee, but Santana sedans are the big favorite these days.
#Person2#: How much if I hire a Santana for three days?
#Person1#: Oh, that will be 1,200 yuan.
#Person2#: On, it sounds a bit too expensive. What about a Jetta?
#Person1#: It will be 300 yuan a day.
#Person2#: Then I'd better hire a Jetta tomorrow morning, would there be any problem?
#Person1#: No problem at all. Now let me take down your name and telephone number. | #Person2# wants to hire a car from Shanghai Car Rental and asks for suggestions. #Person2# finally decides to hire a Jetta instead of Santana because Santana is too expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?
#Person2#: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store.
#Person1#: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car!
#Person2#: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay.
#Person1#: Ah, my car.
#Person2#: Honey, are you okay?
#Person3#: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening.
#Person1#: Oh, my car!
#Person2#: Forget your car!
#Person1#: Driving with the cell phone. I know.
#Person3#: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah.
#Person3#: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox.
#Person2#: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way.
#Person1#: Man, I thought I got those.
#Person3#: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain.
#Person2#: Didn't you get those fixed?
#Person1#: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired.
#Person3#: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do?
#Person2#: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam.
#Person1#: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy.
#Person3#: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car.
#Person2#: Hon.
#Person1#: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough.
#Person2#: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep.
#Person3#: Yeah, awesome.
#Person1#: What?
#Person3#: Yes!
#Person1#: Wait, not my new Jeep. I don't even have 500 miles on it.
#Person3#: Four-wheeling through the mud, over big rocks and in deep ruts in the road ... if there IS a road.
#Person1#: Ah.
#Person2#: You love your daughter, don't you?
#Person1#: Ask me after she returns from the trip.
#Person3#: Ah, Dad. I'm going to call my friends to let them know of the good news. Thanks, Dad, I knew I could count on you.
#Person1#: Yeah, but make sure wrecking the car doesn't become a routine activity.
#Person3#: Dad! | Katie drove over the mailbox and hit a tree. Katie's mom and dad argue about the reasons, and they find out the fault is mainly on Katie's dad because he put golf balls under the driver's seat and didn't repair the windshield wipers. Katie's mom persuades Katie's dad to lend Katie his new Jeep for going camping with Katie's friends. Katie's dad doesn't want to lend the new car to Katie at first but finally agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, er...I want to see the West End.
#Person1#: How much time do you have?
#Person2#: Just one day.
#Person1#: Well, what do you particularly want to do?
#Person2#: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, and go to the theaters.
#Person1#: But you only have one day.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Well. Why not do some shopping first?
#Person2#: Where can I do that?
#Person1#: In Oxford Street.
#Person2#: How can I get there?
#Person1#: You can walk through Hyde Park. It's quite near.
#Person2#: Wonderful. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a good time! | #Person1# helps #Person2# to make a tour plan. #Person1# advises #Person2# to go shopping in Oxford Street first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.
#Person2#: Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how fast college life flies. | Summarize the 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 everything going well according to the plan?
#Person2#: Our store will open two weeks before Christmas.
#Person1#: I guess we should announce ourselves soon. Tell people we're coming. Put up a big sign.
#Person2#: Sure. The minute they see the sign, they will be lining up.
#Person1#: To show their anger.
#Person2#: Yeah. They are lining up not to buy things but to show their anger. Because some people think chain stores all look the same.
#Person1#: They'll hate us in the beginning. But we'll get them in the end. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the plan of announcing themselves in their store's open day and predict people's reactions. | Summarize the 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, Jenny. Is it true you're moving to London?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: What made you decide to do that?
#Person2#: Work, mainly. I'm sure I'll be able to find a job there.
#Person1#: You're probably right. But where are you going to live?
#Person2#: I hope I'll find a flat to share with somebody. That way it will be cheaper.
#Person1#: Yes, that's a good idea. Are you taking your dog with you?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so. My parents have offered to take care of him, and I don't think he'd be happy in the city.
#Person1#: You're probably right. But aren't you afraid of moving to such a big place, especially after living in a small village?
#Person2#: Not really. I think I'll enjoy myself. There's so much to do there; I expect I won't miss the countryside much and I can always come back and visit.
#Person1#: Well, I just hope you'll invite me to stay when you get settled.
#Person2#: Of course I will. | #Person1# asks Jenny why she wants to move to London, where to live and how she feels about moving. | Summarize the 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 worried about my sister, Lucy.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: She thinks she's too fat.
#Person2#: Is she?
#Person1#: No, but she keeps skipping meals. Then, she only eats chips and drinks cola.
#Person2#: I used to do that. It's called binge. It was no fun!
#Person1#: Why did you stop doing it?
#Person2#: Well, my doctor told me to eat when I'm hungry. She said, 'Eat till you're full or you'll eat too much later.' She said a lot of girls ruin their health this way.
#Person1#: Did she say what to eat?
#Person2#: She said, 'Eat fruit, vegetables, meats and grains. Have regular meals and snacks. Get exercise, too.' | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Lucy keeps skipping meals to lose weight. #Person2# shares why and how #Person2# stopped doing binge eating. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me? Do you have anything for a carsickness?
#Person2#: Yes, but you look fine.
#Person1#: Oh, it's for my brother. The little boy over there. He is getting a carsickness.
#Person2#: Poor boy! But don't worry. Here are two pills made in Germany. It's really effective. He will be just fine.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Take some with you next time, just in case.
#Person1#: Sorry to interrupt, but my brother is still sleeping.
#Person2#: You mean the boy who felt carsick just now?
#Person1#: Yes. It's so strange that he slept all the time after taking the pills.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, maybe I gave you the wrong medicine.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: It's just sleeping pills made in America which is also very good. But don't worry. It has no undesirable side-effects.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# gives #Person1# two pills to treat #Person1#'s brother's carsickness, but #Person2# finds that #Person2# gave sleeping pills that have no undesirable side-effects by mistake. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have a minute? I'd like to tell you about the Bucky Card.
#Person2#: Well. . . alright. I guess I have a minute.
#Person1#: Do you know about the Bucky Card?
#Person2#: I've heard about it, but I don't really know about it.
#Person1#: The Bucky Card is a great way for you to save money while you have a good time here at school. It gives you discounts on all kinds of things. Movies, pizza, clothing, school supplies.
#Person2#: What about beer?
#Person1#: The Card doesn't actually give you discounts on beer. But it will give you discounts on certain club cover charges. So if you want to see your favorite band at Amy's or Cosmo's Club, you get a discount on the entrance fee.
#Person2#: That's pretty cool. How much of a discount?
#Person1#: Usually it's two dollars off the cover price.
#Person2#: And all these other things, pizza and movies for instance--how much of a discount do I get on that stuff?
#Person1#: This pamphlet shows you what restaurants and movie theaters have discounts. And twice every semester we will send you a new issue of the pamphlet. The Bucky Card has just started. Every couple months we have new businesses joining our program. It's a great way for students to save money!
#Person2#: Alright, alright. Let me look at that pamphlet. Hmm. Alessio's Pizza Parlor. That's cool. I go there all the time. And Cosmo's Club. And 4-D records. Alright. How much does it cost?
#Person1#: It costs only 19 dollars a year for a card.
#Person2#: Whoah! That's expensive! It should be cheaper.
#Person1#: But think of how much money you'll save! You can use it for a year.
#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. Alright. Give me an application form. | #Person1# introduces the Bucky Card to #Person2#. #Person1# explains that the card can give #Person2# discounts on different things such as beer, pizza and movies. #Person1# tells #Person2# how the card works and how much money can be saved. #Person1# also shows #Person2# the pamphlet and #Person2# agrees to apply for one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.
#Person2#: So what ? Are we going anywhere?
#Person1#: Yes , have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.
#Person2#: Oh , I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?
#Person1#: What's the matter with you ? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me. | Tom is busy with the paper so he forgets their plans of going to Mary's, and Rose is angry. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Bob! How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine! How are you?
#Person1#: I'm fine too, thank you.
#Person2#: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets.
#Person1#: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening?
#Person2#: It will be held at the Music Hall.
#Person1#: What's on the program?
#Person2#: It's a piano recital. I'm fond of piano, you know. | #Person2# introduces the concert and invites #Person1# to go together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is my schedule for tomorrow, Lisa?
#Person2#: Well, your flight leaves from Heathrow at 7:10 AM from Terminal 2 and arrives in Frankfurt at 8:40 AM.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: Then you can take the shuttle bus into town.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, of course. And the meetings, when do they begin?
#Person2#: The meetings will start at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM with a short lunch break. After the meetings, it will have some time for afternoon tea. Your flight back will leave at 5:00 PM. It gets back here at 6:30 PM.
#Person1#: That's fine. Then I will be able to have dinner with my wife. | #Person1# asks Lisa about #Person1#'s schedule for tomorrow, including flight time, meetings and the time #Person1# gets back. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you heard about Donna?
#Person2#: No. I haven't seen her for a couple of months. How are things with her?
#Person1#: Well, she's just so so right now. She had a little accident last week in her new car.
#Person2#: Oh, you're kidding. Was anybody hurt? Was there much damage?
#Person1#: No, it was really a small accident and everybody was fine. It was the other driver's fault.
#Person2#: Well. That's good. Other than that, how's she doing? Is she still going out with Graham?
#Person1#: Haven't you heard yet? They're getting married.
#Person2#: You are kidding.
#Person1#: She said he gave her a ring on her birthday.
#Person2#: That's great. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Donna's car accident and her marriage. #Person2# asks about the damage and is surprised at Donna's engagement. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?
#Person2#: No thank you. It's very late now, that will keep me awake the whole night.
#Person1#: Then what about some water?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Don't work too late since you were not in good health. You should be careful with your health.
#Person2#: I know, but I have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV a little, so that it's not so noisy.
#Person1#: I will, I do hope that you will finish the report soon and get some sleep.
#Person2#: Don't worry, it won't take me too long. | #Person2# has to finish the reports tonight. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be careful with #Person2#'s health and get some sleep. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Karl how long do you spend on your computer each evening?
#Person2#: Well, my college work usually takes at least 2 hours.
#Person1#: Is at all? Then I think maybe I spend too much time looking for information every day. I start off by researching one topic on a website, and then I follow a link to something else. Suddenly I realize how late it is, and I'm on a completely different subject, and I still haven't finished the work I was supposed to do.
#Person2#: It's a waste of time, and you know you can't believe everything you read on the Internet.
#Person1#: Oh yes, that's why I never go into chat rooms. You have no idea who you're talking to and what they might find out about you.
#Person2#: What I really like are online games, sometimes I stay up really late playing.
#Person1#: I find them boring, and it's not good for you to sit in front of a screen for too long.
#Person2#: You're right, so I'm trying to limit my time playing online games, and you can stop visiting websites that aren't going to be useful for your work.
#Person1#: Ok, and then let's go to the cinema this evening with the time that we've saved.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person1# and Karl talk about how long they spend on the computer. #Person1# browses on the Internet and #Person2# plays online games. They both think it is not good so they will go to the cinema tonight instead of sitting in front of the screen. | Summarize the 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 Jane, Jack asked me to have a talk with you. He is really sorry about that.
#Person2#: I don't want to talk to him.
#Person1#: Would you let me explain that to you, please?
#Person2#: I'm not interested. He promised to meet me at the restaurant but he didn't show up. I don't want to see him again.
#Person1#: But Jane, that's because his car broke down.
#Person2#: So? He could call to let me know.
#Person1#: But he left his cell phone at home.
#Person2#: I don't believe he tried.
#Person1#: Yes, he did, he came to my flat. Do you believe in me?
#Person2#: Ok, I'll talk to him. I'm going to be late for work. I'll meet him at 5:00 o'clock this afternoon in the square.
#Person1#: Thanks Jane. He'll be happy, and I promise he'll be here on time. | #Person1# explains to Jane why Jack didn't show up at the restaurant. Jane doesn't want to talk to Jack at first but finally agrees to meet Jack in person. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I was thinking of starting my own business.
#Person2#: What kind?
#Person1#: I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business, but to be honest, I can't stand working in the food industry.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I knew that along time ago.
#Person1#: I thought maybe you and dad could lend me some money to open a skateboarding shop.
#Person2#: That's possible, do you have a business plan?
#Person1#: Not in writing, but I've thought of all the details.
#Person2#: So what would you sell?
#Person1#: We'd sell skateboards, clothing, shoes and other kinds of things.
#Person2#: What would make your shop different from all the others?
#Person1#: I thought we could make own T shirts.
#Person2#: It sounds OK to me, but you'll have to talk to your father about this too. | #Person1# shares #Person1#'s business plan and wants to borrow money from #Person2# and #Person2#'s dad. #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to #Person2#'s dad 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#: Anything interesting on now?
#Person2#: No, I was reading a local news report about a big fire.
#Person1#: Where was the fire?
#Person2#: In the center of the city.
#Person1#: Has anyone got injured?
#Person2#: Yes, at least 30 people were injured. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.
#Person1#: Thank goodness. Tom, I need to go out in about 15 minutes and I will come back around 7:00. Could you make supper tonight?
#Person2#: OK, when will mom come back for supper tonight?
#Person1#: She will get home around 6:30. I'll come back for supper, too.
#Person2#: I'll get supper ready right before you get back. | Tom tells #Person1# about the fire and its casualties. #Person1# asks Tom to prepare supper and Tom agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peppa, I've just got your message. I'm sorry. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: Today actually. I've just finished clearing my desk.
#Person1#: Have they paid you for this month?
#Person2#: Yes, they have. I've already checked my bank account.
#Person1#: And about Andrew, have you told him yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. He isn't back from Germany until Friday. I don't want to tell him over the telephone.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: Guess what? I've just opened an email from Ed Burrows in Cardiff.
#Person1#: Oh, yes.
#Person2#: He says he might have a job for me.
#Person1#: Wow, news travels fast. Have you found him yet?
#Person2#: No. I need some time to think about what I want to do. I've just been on the Internet looking for a cheap holiday. Ah oh, here comes the boss. I'll have to go. I'll call you later. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Peppa will leave the job and tells #Person1# she will take a holiday and think about what to do. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm here to see Mr. Romero.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment, Sir?
#Person2#: Yes, my last name is Clark.
#Person1#: Jordan Clark?
#Person2#: Yes, that's me.
#Person1#: Wait, one moment, Mr. Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mr. Romaero is in his office.
#Person2#: Perhaps I'll use the restroom while I wait. Is there a Mens room nearby?
#Person1#: Yes, just head back toward the elevators you'll see one on the right.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | Clark comes to see Mr. Romero and #Person1# checks for him. Clark then asks for the restroom. | Summarize the 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 guest for today is Sue Walter. She is a famous judge in court. Good morning, Sue.
#Person2#: Good morning, Sean. I am glad to be here today.
#Person1#: Your new book, My World, will be published next week. Would you please tell us the theme of your book?
#Person2#: Well, I want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties, they can still accomplish a lot. One of my suggestions is to always ask for help.
#Person1#: Right. What's the best part of being a judge in court?
#Person2#: Having a voice in the decision making process. There is something extremely satisfying about that.
#Person1#: You've been on the children's program, so how do you explain your job to kids?
#Person2#: I gave a very simplified version of what a judge does. I talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems.
#Person1#: What's your idea of happiness?
#Person2#: I think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others. Meaning when you give it to others whether it's time, attention a gift anything, just those moments of sharing.
#Person1#: Thank you, Sue. | Sue tells #Person2# about the theme of her new book, the best part for her to being a judge, how she explains her job to kids and her idea of happiness. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've just bought a new dress. What do you think of it?
#Person2#: It suits you. You look good in blue.
#Person1#: Do you really think so? You don't think I should have chosen a brighter color?
#Person2#: Oh no, I prefer you in darker colors.
#Person1#: All right. If you say so. Well, what have you been up to while I've been out shopping?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing much. I've emailed a couple of friends. That's all.
#Person1#: I thought you said you had to go and see someone this afternoon.
#Person2#: That's right. I was going to see Martin.
#Person1#: What made you change your mind?
#Person2#: I didn't. I simply forgot all about it.
#Person1#: Is he any better?
#Person2#: I think so, he seems to be getting better all the time. | #Person2# compliments #Person1#'s new dress. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has emailed a couple of friends but forgot to see Martin when #Person1# was 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 ' m going to Bihai park. Is this the right bus please?
#Person2#: No. you ' re going the wrong way. You wanna 103 from the Beijing zoo.
#Person1#: how can I get it, please?
#Person2#: You get off at the next stop, cross the street and you will find the stop not far on the right hand side.
#Person1#: could I have a transfer, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# gets on the wrong bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get on the right 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#: I ' m thinking about getting a pet, but I ' m really not sure which animal would be suitable. Could you give me some advice?
#Person2#: Certainly! The first thing is to be honest about how much time for you can devote to your pet. Dogs are very demanding. You need to take them for walks and they love to play. Cats, on the other hand, are more independent.
#Person1#: I ' m fairly busy, so I really need an animal that I don ' t need to care of very much. Actually, I ' d like a pet that ' s a little unusual. I don't ' really want a typical pet, like a cat, dog, or hamster. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Unusual pet are often more expensive to keep. Is that a problem?
#Person1#: Not really. By the way, I don ' t want a pet that could be dangerous, like a tarantula or rattlesnake.
#Person2#: We have those, but I only sell them to people I know well, for obvious reasons. How about a lizard? I have some that are very brightly coloured, are not aggressive, and are easy to feed and look after.
#Person1#: That sounds ideal. Could you show me some?
#Person2#: Sure. Come over here. As you can see, I have a wide selection of species. They can live together, if you want lizards of different kinds. Do you have a favourite colour?
#Person1#: I like the red one. What do they eat?
#Person2#: You can feed them on various things. They will eat small pieces of meat, but I ' d recommend insects. You can get them from your garden, but remember that lizards eat a lot insects. I sell them here.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. What I ' ll do si find out more online and drop by next week.
#Person2#: That ' s fine. You shouldn ' t make a hasty decision when choosing a pet. | #Person1# wants to buy an unusual pet that doesn't need much time to take care of. #Person2# gives some advice and #Person1# finally chooses lizards. #Person1# will find out more online and drop by next week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, hurry! The train is coming. Aha, I am a superman.
#Person2#: Don't rush, behave yourself please! Let the people get off first.
#Person1#: Oh, we should. There are so many people. What if the train got full before we could get in?
#Person2#: But, if we all pushed our way in, nobody could get off, and nobody could get in either.
#Person1#: How many stops are there to the Aidan station?
#Person2#: There are four more stops.
#Person1#: Oh, my God!
#Person2#: What's wrong? You are like a little monkey, on pins and needles!
#Person1#: Because I need to use the restroom. Is there a restroom on the train?
#Person2#: No, not on the train, but in the station.
#Person1#: Why not? You told me that subway is a kind of train. If it had no restroom. what kind of train would that be?
#Person2#: Well, that is a question. You want to offer a suggestion?
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, but not today. I am busy with praying the subway may get there as fast as possible.
#Person2#: I guess you'll never forget today. | The subway is coming. #Person1# wants to squeeze in but #Person2# lets #Person1# wait for the people to get off first. #Person1# wants to arrive at the Aidan station quickly to use the restroom. | Summarize the 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 my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?
#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture lotion, ... Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.
#Person1#: I guess I need all of them.
#Person2#: Actually, the company will provide you with all of these supplies. So, you can leave this very thick notebook at home.
#Person1#: I know. But it is my lucky charm. I carry it all the time.
#Person2#: Suit yourself. Don ' t forget to set the alarm clock. | #Person1# is going to have a business trip and brings a lot of things. #Person2# suggests #Person1# leave the notebook home but #Person1# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, welcome to IBA. How can I be of service?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to somebody about the Group Account Deposit Service.
#Person1#: This refers to the deposit business offered to the level 1 account of group companies.
#Person2#: What is it used for? I mean, why bother to get this special account?
#Person1#: Group companies can use this to make their arrangement of funds flexible, when dealing with their subsidiaries.
#Person2#: I see, so this can really cut down on time and centralise management. Interesting... | #Person2# wants to know about the Group Account Deposit Service. #Person1# introduces it to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I see your ticket and passport, PLS?
#Person2#: Sure, here they are.
#Person1#: Any luggage?
#Person2#: Just this suitcase.
#Person1#: Your backpack is very big and today's flight is quite full. I am afraid that you will have to check your backpack too.
#Person2#: No problem. What about this carry-on?
#Person1#: You can take that with you.
#Person2#: Can I have an aisle seat, PLS.
#Person1#: No problem. I'll give you an aisle seat in the center row. And here is your ticket, passport and boarding pass. Please board the plane at Gate 15.
#Person2#: Thank you. And when is the latest time for me to board the plane?
#Person1#: 15mins before the plane takes off. The plane is scheduled to leave on time.
#Person2#: Thank you very much!
#Person1#: You are welcome! Have a nice flight. | #Person2# is going through the check-in procedure. #Person1# lets #Person2# check the backpack. #Person2# asks for an aisle seat and asks the latest time to board the plane. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is the right counter to check in for this flight?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Please put your luggage on this scale.
#Person1#: OK. Is the plane on schedule?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. How many pieces of hand luggage do you have?
#Person1#: Two. | #Person2# helps #Person1# check in for the flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I only want a little off the top and the sides and back to have clean lines.
#Person2#: Okay. Is your hair naturally curly or is it a perm?
#Person1#: It's natural. My friend told me you know how to work with curls.
#Person2#: That's my specialty. Let me put this around your neck.
#Person1#: Do you have any product that controls frizz?
#Person2#: With the cut I'll give you, we will minimize a lot of that.
#Person1#: Thank you!
#Person2#: And when we're done, I'll show you some great stuff to take care of the rest. | #Person1# wants to do a haircut and control frizz. #Person2#, whose specialty is working with curls, serves #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#: Whew! I had to wait for almost an hour to get to the front of the line.
#Person2#: You have much patience.
#Person1#: Wow! Your calligraphy is very beautiful. It was worth the wait!
#Person2#: Thank you. Today I'm writing a kind of poem called a Chinese couplet.
#Person1#: What does it say?
#Person2#: This is an especially famous one. It says ' May the passing days bring you health and longevity. May this season of renewal find you basked in riches. '
#Person1#: That's very nice. Is it for sale?
#Person2#: No. I never sell my artwork.
#Person1#: Really? Then what do you do with it?
#Person2#: I give it away. Here, this one is for you.
#Person1#: Wow! Really? Are you sure? Now I'll have a lucky year!
#Person2#: Remember, real luck must be created ( by ) yourself, and then it cannot be given or taken away... | #Person1# waits for a long time to get #Person2#'s calligraphy work. #Person2# writes a Chinese couplet and gives it to #Person1# as a gift. | Summarize the 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 make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month.
#Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax. Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves.
#Person1#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things. I will have somebody do it as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Check with somebody from the IT department. They are anyway in charge of the office electronic equipment. | #Person1# finds the printed words are too light. #Person1# and #Person2# decide to call someone to fix 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's happening, officer?
#Person2#: There is a fire in your building. You need to evacuate immediately.
#Person1#: What? A fire? Oh, my God! What shall I do? Please get me out of here!
#Person2#: Don't panic! We'll help you get out of the building safely.
#Person1#: I can smell smoke!
#Person2#: Please follow my instructions. Use a wet towel to cover your mouth and nose. Walk quietly to th nearest emergency exit. Now go get the wet towel.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Come with me.
#Person1#: Sir, I need to go back to get my jewelry box.
#Person2#: Don't take your personal belongings. We need to get out of the building now!
#Person1#: Gosh! I can see the flames!
#Person2#: Crouch down and try not to breathe in the smoke. | There is a fire in #Person1#'s building. #Person2# helps #Person1# to evacuate, letting #Person1# use a wet towel and give up personal belongings. | Summarize the 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 need to purchase some business cards.
#Person2#: No problem. How many are you thinking about?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be fine.
#Person2#: If you'll just fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: I want the new cards to be exactly like this card.
#Person2#: We can do that very easily.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm done. Here's the form and my old card.
#Person2#: Great. Your order will take only one week.
#Person1#: You know, I think it would be better if I could pick it up in three days.
#Person2#: We can do that. It'll just cost you extra. | #Person1# wants to purchase 2000 business cards and needs them in three days. #Person2# takes the order. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave.
#Person2#: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea?
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus.
#Person2#: That's too bad.
#Person1#: Thank you for your hospitality.
#Person2#: Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: How about next time we meet at my place? And I'll treat you to Chinese food. I know how much you like it. We can order in and watch video too. Anything you like, I promise.
#Person2#: Great idea. I'm looking forward to it. See you then.
#Person1#: Well. I really do have to go.
#Person2#: Good night then.
#Person1#: See you tomorrow. | It's late. #Person2# hopes #Person1# to stay longer but #Person1# needs to leave. #Person1# then invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s place next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You like movies?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's the best way to relax.
#Person1#: What type do you like the best?
#Person2#: Really it depends on my mood. When I am sad or depressed, I like comedies. If I'm feeling good, I'll watch almost anything.
#Person1#: I see. I generally like movies to help calm me down. I think a sign of a good movie is the ability to bring you into the story as if you were part of it.
#Person2#: Yeah, unfortunately, nowadays directors are often more interested in making money than making a good film.
#Person1#: True. The movie industry is becoming more and more commercial. You see a lot of expensive movies with little artistic value. I generally think those made in the forties are of higher quality on the average than movies today. You can name a lot of classics from that decade.
#Person2#: Yeah, many of my all-time-favorites were made in the forties. They've already stood the test of time and will stay with us for a long time.
#Person1#: I'm totally with you on that. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their favorite type of movies. They both think movies made in the forties are good while movies nowadays are too commercial. | Summarize the 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 Susan. What's your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Zhang Ming. Nice to meet you, Susan.
#Person1#: Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from China. Are you American?
#Person1#: Yeah, that's right. SO what are you studying?
#Person2#: Business management
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. | Susan and Zhang Ming ask each other's names, countries, and majors. | Summarize the 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 Mike!
#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem many hurry!
#Person1#: I am having an exam at 9 o'clock, It's already 8 thirty.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much!
#Person2#: How are your cases coming along?
#Person1#: Very well, thanks, I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work, I have been worked on in for six months, and i'm so closed to end. I can fill in.
#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the red of building?
#Person1#: Yes, It's only 8 forty. Thanks so much!
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye!
#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye! | Sally will be late for her exam and Mike offers to drive her. On the way, Mike asks about her cases. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you going for your holidays, Charles?
#Person2#: To Australia. I'm going to visit my uncle in Brisbane for three weeks.
#Person1#: Good gracious! You certainly are lucky. How are you going there?
#Person2#: By air, of course. It takes over two weeks to go by sea.
#Person1#: I once went to Singapore by air. It was very exciting-but never again.
#Person2#: Why? Did you feel frightened?
#Person1#: For a short time. One of the engines caught fire.
#Person2#: What did the pilot do?
#Person1#: He put it out and flew back to the airport. Then he asked the people at the airport where the emergency runway was.
#Person2#: Did you land safely?
#Person1#: Yes, we did. But I shall never fly again. | Charles tells #Person1# he will visit his uncle by air. Then #Person1# talks about an accident #Person1# once had during a flight, which made #Person1# afraid of flying. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bill, I have received the admission letter from Cambridge University!
#Person2#: Congratulations!
#Person1#: How about you? Have you got any news from university?
#Person2#: No. But I am going to apply for some vocational schools. I like fashion design and want to study it.
#Person1#: I am glad you can study something you really like! | #Person1# tells Bill #Person1# has been admitted to Cambridge University. Bill says he will apply for vocational schools. | Summarize the 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 Zhang Lin's home?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, it's you, Linda. I haven't seen you for a long time. Well, come in and sit down. How about something to drink?
#Person1#: Yes, please. I'm a little thirsty, actually.
#Person2#: Would you like tea or coffee?
#Person1#: Coffee, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Would you like to talk over a drink?
#Person2#: That sounds good. How are you doing, Linda?
#Person1#: Just fine. Are you busy now?
#Person2#: No. I'm just killing time.
#Person1#: Shall we visit our math teacher tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. I haven't been in his house for several weeks. When shall we start?
#Person1#: How about eight o'clock tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow. | Linda comes to visit Zhang Lin. Zhang Lin welcomes her. They agree to visit their math teacher 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#: Would you like to stretch your legs?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Let's get a soft drink.
#Person2#: Do we have enough time?
#Person1#: It's a fifteen-minute intermission.
#Person2#: The seats are excellent. We're right in the center.
#Person1#: It's a new concert hall and the acoustics are great.
#Person2#: I can't agree more.
#Person1#: Is this your first time to come to a symphony concert?
#Person2#: In the United States, yes. But back in China, I went to concerts a couple of times with my parents.
#Person1#: Do you have large concert halls in your city?
#Person2#: We have two. One is like this one. The other is a little smaller.
#Person1#: That's great. Well, we'd better get back to our seats. It's about to start. | #Person1# and #Person2# have a break during the symphony concert intermission. After chatting, they go back to the seats. | Summarize the 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.
#Person2#: Hi, Mary.
#Person3#: Hi, Ken I hate to bring this up, but that new stereo, system you got. . .
#Person2#: Yeah?
#Person3#: You were playing it very late last night.
#Person2#: Yeah?
#Person3#: It kept me awake.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry.
#Person3#: It kept me awake a couple of hours.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry, I. . I didn't realize it was that loud.
#Person3#: It was that loud, and it was pretty late, and check with Mary if you don't believe me.
#Person1#: It's true. It was a bit loud.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry. I didn't realize it. I promise I'll keep it down in the future.
#Person1#: Oh, it's no problem. It's OK. You know, it only happened once.
#Person2#: I am glad we've straightened everything out. | #Person3# tells Ken that they play their stereo system very late last night. Ken feels sorry and promises to keep it down next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.
#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
#Person2#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
#Person1#: Hum, what you say make sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
#Person2#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for the advice. | #Person1# can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go on the study, and gives advice on #Person1#'s major and the way to earn pocket money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's a lot of work running a campaign, isn't it!
#Person2#: I had no idea when I volunteered to assist governor Brown with this campaign what I was getting myself into.
#Person1#: Hang in there. The hardest part is just about over.
#Person2#: How Ay years have you been working with him?
#Person1#: About 15. I've seen him work hard for a lot of good changes.
#Person2#: It's easier doing this kind hard work when I know that I trust the man behind the posters.
#Person1#: Did you know we're trying to talk him into considering a presidential campaign?
#Person2#: He would be good. | #Person1# and #Person2# are assisting governor Brown with a campaign. They trust this man and believe he would be good. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Is This where I pay the airport tax?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Just as the sign says. How many?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I've never done this before. How many what?
#Person1#: How many people are you paying the tax for?
#Person2#: My wife and me. The two of us.
#Person1#: 100 yuan each, so you owe me 200 yuan.
#Person2#: Oh, OK. Here's 200 yuan.
#Person1#: Here are your two receipts.
#Person2#: Thanks. What shall I do then?
#Person1#: Just give these receipts to the lady at the door to immigration. Don't worry, she'll ask for them from you.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess I'm a little confused.
#Person1#: We are all the same the first time we travel overseas. You guys have a nice trip.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# needs to pay the airport tax but he feels confused about the whole procedure. #Person1# helps him and indicates the next step. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could I speak to Mary, please?
#Person2#: This is Mary speaking. Who is that?
#Person1#: This is Bob. Where have you been, Mary? I have been trying to get on to you for the last half hour. Don't you leave your home at 7
#Person2#: Yes, I do, but today I went shopping and have only just come back. It is very nice to hear your voice, Bob. I didn't know you were in New York.
#Person1#: I arrived this morning. I would have rung you before but I have been terribly busy all day attending a conference. It has only just ended. Are you doing anything tonight, Mary?
#Person2#: Yes, I am going to meet a client.
#Person1#: But that is terrible! I am only here for one night!
#Person2#: I am sorry, Bob. If you had told me you were coming up, I would have kept tonight free. But you didn't tell me.
#Person1#: I didn't know myself till this morning when my boss suddenly dashed into the office and told me to rush up here to attend the conference.
#Person2#: I thought Henry usually did the conferences.
#Person1#: Yes, he does but when he was driving up here last night he had an accident and was taken to hospital. So I am doing it instead. Mary, Must you go out tonight? Couldn't you get out of it?
#Person2#: I'm free tomorrow but I suppose that will be too late.
#Person1#: No, I will stay another day. my boss will get over it. Would you like to meet me for lunch tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'd like to. But Bob, are you sure it will be all right? I would hate you to make your boss angry or even lose your job.
#Person1#: It is all right. I will call the boss and tell him I am staying another day. I stayed an extra night in Boston last month and he didn't seem to put about it.
#Person2#: Why did you stay an extra night in Boston? What happened?
#Person1#: I will tell you tomorrow. See you tomorrow, Mary.
#Person2#: See you tomorrow. | Bob calls Mary and says he's come to her city because of work and wants to see her tonight. However, Mary has to meet a client tonight so Bob decides to stay for another day and meets her tomorrow. Mary is concerned whether he would make his boss angry by doing so. Bob comforts her by saying his boss wouldn't care. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can I have your passport, your immigration form and your Customs Declaration Form, please?
#Person2#: OK. Here you are.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying at Hotel in China?
#Person2#: About three weeks.
#Person1#: And what's the purpose of your visit?
#Person2#: Sightseeing.
#Person1#: And where will you be staying?
#Person2#: At the Friendship Hotel in Beijing.
#Person1#: OK. Could you put your hand baggage on the counter, please? Do you have any gifts, or food in here?
#Person2#: Yes, I have some fresh apples in my suitcase.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, you can't bring fresh fruit into China. I'm going to have to confiscate these.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad. | #Person2# is going through Customs. #Person1# serves #Person2# and confiscates the fresh fruit, which is not allowed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you find any job that you are interested in?
#Person2#: I'Ve only find a few openings in my field.
#Person1#: There's not a very high demand for that kind of job, isn't there?
#Person2#: Unfortunately not. If I can't find anything in that field, then I could also work in the marketing field.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have plenty of experience in marketing, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: By the way, I saw a job in the paper this morning that you might be interested in.
#Person2#: Really? What is it?
#Person1#: It is a job at an advertisement company.
#Person2#: Do you think they'd hire me?
#Person1#: Anyway, it is worth trying. | #Person2# can't find a job in #Person2#'s field. #Person1# saw a job in an advertisement company and recommends it to #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So you've been attending night classes for a while now. Do you feel it's helping you?
#Person2#: Yes, furthering my education is already bringing about positive results in my workplace as it has boosted my confidence. As well the tutoring system my school employs offers courses uniquely suite
#Person1#: Really? That's great that you found a school that puts your need first.
#Person2#: As well my company has been very supportive about my decision. They'Ve cut back my working hours in order to accommodate my studies.
#Person1#: That's great. They must really be committed to staff development.
#Person2#: They are. We definitely see eye-to eye on my enhanced performance being a win-win situation for everyone involved. | #Person2# attends night classes and feels it helps a lot. #Person2#'s company also supports staff development. | Summarize the 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 prices seem a little high.
#Person2#: We could make it lower for you. What's your counter-offer?
#Person1#: We make a counter-offer to you of $ 150 per metric ton F. O. B. London.
#Person2#: If you order in large lots, we'll accept the price.
#Person1#: OK. We will increase our order.
#Person2#: All right, as a token of friendship, we accept your counter-offer.
#Person1#: I'm glad that we've settled the price. | #Person1# increases their order and #Person2# decreases the price. They make the deal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Julia, I have good news for you.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: I have earned a lot of money this week, more than I do in a fortnight.
#Person2#: It is really good news. How much do you earn a week now?
#Person1#: My wages are six hundred dollars a week. But I find a part-time job to supplement my income.
#Person2#: Darling, I know you are a good husband. You don't have to work so hard. After all your health is the most important.
#Person1#: I know, darling. I must earn enough money to buy a car. I do a part-time job to increase my income. Don't worry, I will take care of myself.
#Person2#: I see. You must have more rest. | #Person1# tells Julia he finds a part-time job to supplement his income and earned a lot this week. Julia hopes him to take care of his health. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you check my list to see whether I have forgotten anything?
#Person2#: No problem. But how?
#Person1#: I will open the suitcase and you read through the list.
#Person2#: Ok. I am done. You have nothing on the list left behind. But I suggest you take sneakers with you.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: It is necessary for you to walk on the street. Otherwise, it will be not good to wear high heeled shoes.
#Person1#: That makes sense. I will do it.
#Person2#: You do need to take some medicines with you. Just in case.
#Person1#: Good idea. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to check the things #Person1# will take. #Person2# then suggests #Person1# take sneakers and medicines. | Summarize the 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, Freddie.
#Person2#: Hello, Mary. How nice to see you again. How's everything going?
#Person1#: Fine. Busy these days?
#Person2#: Yeah. With lots of things to do. Would you like to join me for a drink?
#Person1#: Ok, thanks.
#Person2#: Any news recently?
#Person1#: Oh, well, I read in the local paper the other day that the government is planning to build an airport here, you know that?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: Well, my real objection to this idea of a new airport is, is the whole thing is so wasteful, I mean, we know we are currently in fuel crises, we know that we've got to conserve oil and fuel and all the rest of it, and get here the government seems quite deliberately to be encouraging people to, ... to travel, to use and these jets use a hack of a lot of oil, I mean it takes a ton of oil, a ton of petrol before one of these big jets even takes off.
#Person2#: Mm...
#Person1#: It seems so completely short-sighted to me. Quite apart from all the ways to the land and so on, I can't see, I can't see the rationale behind really wanting an, an airport at all.
#Person2#: Well, surely you must have to admit that the existing airport nearby are becoming swarmed. I mean, why should people, uhh...
#Person1#: Well, they aren't being swarmed.
#Person2#: Be treated like cattle when there is a chance of... a new airport here.
#Person1#: But, but really people shouldn't be traveling that much, that's, that's why most of the journeys, I mean, they swamped because there is far too much unnecessary tourism and so on. It isn't necessary for people to travel so far or even so often.
#Person2#: Well, you take the climate here in this country. Now just before Christmas, there was this dreadful cold spell, there was a tremendous increase in number of people who wanted to leave and spent Christmas and the New Year in a reasonable climate of sun and, and a certain mild climate. And, and in summer, the same situation occurs. It is unbearably hot here and people want to go somewhere cool.
#Person1#: Well, yes, I can sympathize with that. But it is still not really necessary to do, well, as it isn't necessary to, to conserve fuel and it is necessary to, well, not to waste land. I mean land for a new airport could be used for far more important things which would benefit the people here far more. I mean it could be used for farming for instance.
#Person2#: True.
#Person1#: It could also be used for housing, or it could be used for parks, you know. People then could come and enjoy themselves without having to travel far.
#Person2#: But, airports do bring some local advantages. They bring roads, there is obviously extra employment, for instance, new hotels, shops, restaurants will have to be built. This means more jobs for the locals and it is good for local economy.
#Person1#: But you ask the people, you ask those who are now living near the airports, for instance, whether,whether they recon that airpotrs bring them advantages, although, all the airports bring in are noise and vast motorways, and the whole area is, is desolated, isn't it?
#Person2#: But the airport infra, ..., infrastructure relies on housing and other facilities for the great number of people who would be employed in the airport, the pilots even, the stewardess, they have to live somewhere near the airport, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, but it's, it's just so, so damaging to the whole area. I think, airports, from my point of view, the whole concept is outdated, really. Umm, with modern technology, we can make a lot of travel unnecessary, really. For example, it won't be necessary for businessmen to fly out to a foreign county to talk to somebody. They can just leave it to the telephone in the office, press the button, and say to the person they want to do business with. You see, business deals can be made without having to travel back and forth, right?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But for a lot of people, personal contact is important. And this means travel, and means quick travel, air travel. And we just need a new airport. | Mary tells Freddie the government is planning to build an airport. Then Mary begins to talk about the disadvantages of it, such as wasting petrol and space. However, Freddie thinks building an airport has some advantages, such as providing jobs and that people need traveling. | Summarize the 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 dike some red roses.
#Person2#: Is it your wife's birthday?
#Person1#: No, it's our wedding anniversary. She really likes roses. So I give her some every week. I just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do.
#Person2#: If you put a little sugar in the water they will stay fresh for days.
#Person1#: Really? I want to try to use white vinegar in the water and it helped a little.
#Person2#: Sugar is even better.
#Person1#: It is worth trying, I will tell my wife. How much do I owe you?
#Person2#: Let's see. They are $ 10 a dozen. So that will be $ 5.00.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. Here are the flowers. | #Person1# wants to buy red roses for his wife. #Person2# serves #Person1# and tells #Person1# how to keep roses fresh for a longer time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've just done the most amazing Healthy Living Day at the sports center.
#Person2#: Cool! But what's a Healthy Living Day!
#Person1#: Well, you learn to live in a healthy way. Everyone does three activities. In the morning, you can choose two different indoor activities and in the afternoon, you can try one activity outdoors.
#Person2#: Sounds like hard work! Why did you do it?
#Person1#: I wanted to do a new activity, so I went with my cousin Georgia. She doesn't do enough exercise. We make lots of new friends.
#Person2#: Were you both really tired when you finished?
#Person1#: Georgia was and she didn't feel very well. I was OK but I needed something to drink.
#Person2#: Well, when's the next Day? I'd love to go. I know I'm free most Saturdays after April 14th.
#Person1#: Oh, I've just booked a place for July 5th but I think the next one is on May 28th.
#Person2#: Great! I'll come to the same one as you! Are you going to go cycling again?
#Person1#: Not this time. I'm going to do advanced skateboarding. I wanted to try boating but that group is full.
#Person2#: Wow! I'd like to do that too! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about what Healthy Living Day is and what sports they are supposed to do. After hearing the introduction, #Person2# wants to participate, 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#: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mr. Adams, please. This is Edward Miller at Sun Valley Health center.
#Person2#: Mr. Miller, my husband isn't at home. I can give you his business number, if you'd like to call him at work. | Mr. Miller calls Mr. Adams who is not at home. #Person2# gives him the business number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me where it hurts?
#Person2#: I am so glad they called you. It feels like something is really wrong with my stomach!
#Person1#: Does it hurt when I push here?
#Person2#: It's mostly on my right side. Right here!
#Person1#: Have you been feeling this way for awhile?
#Person2#: I started feeling kind of sick last night after dinner, but this morning the pain got really bad!
#Person1#: Have you eaten anything unusual lately?
#Person2#: No, not that I remember.
#Person1#: We are going to take you to an emergency room right now.
#Person2#: I will feel better when I know what the problem is. Thank you for the drugs. | #Person2#'s stomach hurts. #Person1# checks #Person2# and asks for some information. Then #Person2# is sent to an emergency room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So do you think you can get to the office alone?
#Person2#: Sure, I'll catch the train. If I can't catch the train, I'll get a taxi.
#Person1#: Do you think the taxi driver will understand you?
#Person2#: If he doesn't understand me, I'll show him the office address on my business card.
#Person1#: Ok but how will we know if you are going to be late?
#Person2#: I'll call you if I'm delayed. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can get to the office alone. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy.
#Person2#: Well, thank you.
#Person1#: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight?
#Person2#: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use different muscles and all of it helps to lose that weight that you might have gained.
#Person1#: Yeah, well, actually, one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot.
#Person2#: Do ya?
#Person1#: Yeah, so maybe it's my diet.
#Person2#: It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutritious or maybe even less of what you do eat. Maybe, I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between. No potato chips. No popcorn. No candy bars.
#Person1#: That's pretty tough! | #Person1# asks Devon how to lose weight. Devon suggests #Person1# eat something more nutritious or maybe even less of what #Person1# eats. | Summarize the 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? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business!
#Person2#: Are you serious? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain! It disgusts me.
#Person1#: What are you talking about? How does it exploit people?
#Person2#: Well, to begin with, Gambling is addictive, ruins marriages, destroys families and bankrupts communities. Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop. People have lost their houses, cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted. Secondly, it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk. Women gamble to escape, and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction. Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies.
#Person1#: Geez! Now that I think about it, maybe legalizing gambling isn't such a good idea! Although, I have been to Las Vegas, and I didn't become addicted or anything like that.
#Person2#: You cannot predict who will become addicted to gambling. Now excuse me, I have a protest rally to organize! | #Person1# tells #Person2# the state is thinking of legalizing gambling in their city. #Person2# feels shocked because #Person2# thinks gambling is disgusting and exploits people. After hearing that, #Person1# begins to feel it isn't a good idea to legalizing gambling, either. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.
#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.
#Person1#: Aw, come on, it was nothing. I'm just doing my job.
#Person2#: No, I think you deserve some recognition here; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.
#Person1#: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint.
#Person2#: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.
#Person1#: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points.
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job. | #Person2# thinks Alex has improved a lot in doing the presentation. Alex accepts the praise modestly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Oh, hi.
#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.
#Person2#: Please to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?
#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about 6 years. Have you lived in America very long?
#Person1#: No, not really. When I left Vietnam, I came to America and I lived with a cousin in Dallas for 2 years. Where do you work, Alice?
#Person2#: I teach mathematics at a college. What do you do?
#Person1#: I am an accountant in a company.
#Person2#: Well, Tom, it's good to meet you. I have to go now. I will teach a class this evening and I need to get to the college.
#Person1#: It's nice to meet you, too, Alice.
#Person2#: See you around.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Alice. | Tom just moved to Alice's next door. They greet each other and ask about each other's jobs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How may I help you today young man? It looks like you have a big package there.
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am, I need to mail this present to my grandma, but I don't know how to do it.
#Person1#: I can help you. Just go way it over there, it will print out the information on a piece of paper, that tells you the weight of the package, and the price to mail it, and you can bring it back to me.
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am, thank you so much. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how to mail a present. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to lose some weight, after eating so much over the holiday.
#Person2#: Me too. I had so many cookies that I gained 5 pounds. I feel so fat.
#Person1#: Should we join a gym? A membership at Total Fitness is only $25 per month.
#Person2#: Yes, you can use the weight machines, which I know you like.
#Person1#: And you can take some fitness classes to quickly lose those 5 pounds. | #Person1# and #Person2# both need to lose weight so they decide to join a gym. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I speak to you, Mr. Hall?
#Person2#: Sure, Sonya. What's the problem?
#Person1#: My photography classe's meeting early today. Can I leave at 4:30?
#Person2#: Is it important?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. We're getting our assignments and I have to be there on time.
#Person2#: You have a lot of letters to type. Can you come in early tomorrow morning and finish them?
#Person1#: Oh, sure.
#Person2#: Then you can go ahead and leave early.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot Mr. Hall.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Sonya asks Mr. Hall for today's early leave. Mr. Hall asks her to come earlier tomorrow to finish her work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why did you buy a second hand car for me? It is so disappointing. I thought you'd have bought me a new one.
#Person2#: Don't be so angry my darling, I wanted to buy a new car for you, but I haven't got enough money at the moment. So when I got to the car market, I changed my mind.
#Person1#: I feel so ashamed to drive such an old car. You know all my friends have good cars and beautiful houses. I really envy them.
#Person2#: I am sorry for that. Please forgive me, I can promise you that if my business grows better for 3 more years, I'll surely make a fortune, then I'll buy you the most expensive car and a beautiful house with a nice, big garden and in the garden, there will be a fountain and a swimming pool.
#Person1#: OK. That's enough. Thank you for the crazy ideas, but for the moment, let's see what we can do to make this car look better. | #Person2# buys a second-hand car for #Person1# and #Person1# feels angry. #Person2# apologizes and says #Person2# will buy a beautiful car for #Person1# when #Person2# becomes rich. #Person1# forgives #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, where is the newspaper?
#Person2#: Why do you want to read the newspaper? You always watch the news on TV.
#Person1#: I know, but I won't be leaving for another hour. I want to read the newspaper to kill time. I want to read the sports page.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I put it in the garbage half an hour ago. Both Barbara and I read it. You never read the paper but just watch TV, so I threw it away.
#Person1#: Oh, I found it, but I can't find the page I want.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Mike. I always throw away the sports section. You know we both hate those boring games.
#Person1#: What a pity! | Mike wants to read the sports page of the newspaper to kill time. However, #Person2# threw it away. Mike feels sorry 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#: Hey, Mr. Ben. Can you spare me one minute?
#Person2#: Of course. What's wrong?
#Person1#: First of all, I'd like to say that I've enjoyed working with you. However, I...
#Person2#: Oh no. Do you mean you want to leave?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I have worked here for 7 years and this position 3 years. I want to change my environment.
#Person2#: That's really bad news to me. How about double wages?
#Person1#: Thank you for appreciating me. I'm quitting because I want to try something different.
#Person2#: What a pity. But wish you a good time in the new company. | #Person1# wants to quit #Person1#'s job because #Person1# wants to try something different. Mr. Ben tries to make #Person1# stay but fails. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We had a call about a theft at this address.
#Person2#: Yes, officer, I called. Somebody broke into my house through a downstairs window and stole many things.
#Person1#: Exactly what was stolen, Madam?
#Person2#: About $1000 in cash, a personal computer and some jewelry.
#Person1#: We need you to fill out this form and fully describe the stolen items. Meanwhile, my partner and I would like to look at the window and the area outside.
#Person2#: Do you think you will catch the thief?
#Person1#: I hate to say it but probably not. It's very difficult to catch the thief in these situations. | #Person2# encountered burglary. #Person1# will look into the case but cannot assure they will catch the thief. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you ever buy food from the snack stands near our hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, several times.
#Person1#: How do you like them?
#Person2#: Not bad.
#Person1#: I always have the temptation to eat something there.
#Person2#: Then, why didn't you do that?
#Person1#: I don't know how much we can trust them. Do you have any ideas?
#Person2#: Some of them, I think, are not good.
#Person1#: It doesn't taste good?
#Person2#: No, I mean some of them are not clean enough.
#Person1#: That's my greatest concern. But how can you tell which one is clean?
#Person2#: I judge by appearances.
#Person1#: I got it. I think it's worth trying.
#Person2#: It certainly is.
#Person1#: I'd like to try some kebab, roasted squid, and many different appealing things.
#Person2#: Don't try everything at one time, please.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | #Person1# wants to buy food from the snack stands. #Person2# says some of them are not clean enough, but #Person1# thinks it's worth trying. | Summarize 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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