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#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, would you please bring us a nest? A friend of mine will join us.
#Person2#: Wait a moment. Here you are.
#Person1#: By the way, we would like to order some dishes for my friend.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person1# asks the waiter for a nest and orders some dishes. | Summarize the 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, damn. There ' s another traffic jam on the highway.
#Person2#: How can there be a traffic jam on a 16 - lane highway every day?
#Person1#: There are just too many people, and too many cars.
#Person2#: I wonder if there was an accident.
#Person1#: No, they just said it too many people were trying to get off at the Capitol exits.
#Person2#: Well, let ' s put on some music. We ' re going to be stuck in this for a while.
#Person1#: All right, what do you want to listen to?
#Person2#: How about some Beatles?
#Person1#: Yeah, all right. | #Person1# and #Person2# encounter a traffic jam. They put on some music because they're going to be stuck for a while. | Summarize the 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's the bride-to-be?
#Person2#: Tired and stressed. This wedding is giving me a headache.
#Person1#: Just relax. With me as your maid of honor, everything will be fine!
#Person2#: I'm worried that everything will be chaotic!
#Person1#: Hey! I'm the tour guide. I'll take care of the Taiwanese guests.
#Person2#: You're going to have to tell them what to do in church, what everything means...
#Person1#: I will. Don't worry! | The bride-to-be is tired and stressed about the wedding. #Person1# comforts her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a pair of shoes.
#Person1#: What size do you wear? These shoes are on sale.
#Person2#: I wear size 36. This pair looks nice. Can I try them on?
#Person1#: Of course, yes. They look nice. And they're not expensive.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: They are $ 168.
#Person2#: I'll take them. | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose shoes. #Person1# will take the pair which costs $168. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith.
#Person1#: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical.
#Person2#: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam.
#Person1#: We are basically going to check your heart, lungs, blood sugar levels, and eyes, ears, and nose.
#Person2#: I'Ve being kind of been having problems being out of breath. Can you look at that?
#Person1#: Yes, I will check you for asthma, and maybe we can check you for allergies later.
#Person2#: Thank you. What will the blood test tell you?
#Person1#: We will be checking for blood sugar, cholesterol, and white blood cell count.
#Person2#: I have been working hard to stay healthy. I hope the tests turn out well. | #Person2# goes to Dr. Smith for an annual physical exam. The doctor will check #Person2# for asthma, blood sugar, etc. #Person2# hopes the tests turn out 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#: Good morning, Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to have lunch in my room.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We offer two types of lunch, Chinese food and western food. Which one would you prefer?
#Person2#: What does a Chinese food have?
#Person1#: Rice, egg, beef and vegetables.
#Person2#: That will be fine. I'll take it.
#Person1#: I see. May I have your name and room number, please?
#Person2#: Sure, it's White in Room 204.
#Person1#: Let me confirm your order, Mr. White in Room 204, Chinese food. Is that right?
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: Your order will be ready soon, thank you for calling. | Mr.White in Room 204 calls Room Service and asks to have Chinese food for lunch in his 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#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?
#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.
#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?
#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.
#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward. | Francis tells #Person1# his business trip was a nightmare because the airline lost his luggage and then he lost his carry on bag. #Person1# feels sorry for him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey. I'm a visitor from China. I love your music. It's the best I've ever heard. Will you please spare a little bit of time for me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you for saying that. Actually, those songs were sung for the first time today. I wrote them in the past two months.
#Person1#: Oh, you wrote them all by yourself. That's amazing! Are you a regular singer here?
#Person2#: You can say that. But my band and I also sing regularly in several other places, too.
#Person1#: Cool. Your guitar skills are very impressive. How did you learn to play like that?
#Person2#: I picked up guitar at an early age, maybe around 8 years old. Afterward, I taught myself by listening to some records of top players.
#Person1#: Wow, that's unbelievable! You play so well, but you've never been to a real teacher. You will definitely be famous in the near future. | #Person1# loves #Person2#'s music. #Person2# picked up the guitar at an early age and studied on #Person2#'s own by listening to records of top players. #Person1# thinks it's unbelievable. | Summarize the 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'll soon graduate from your university. Do you have any plans for the future?
#Person2#: I'm planning to go to graduate school, but I also want to find a job. Otherwise, I'll have nowhere to go if I fail the entrance exam.
#Person1#: Do you have a clear career path to follow?
#Person2#: career path? I'm not sure.
#Person1#: what kind of job do you want after graduation?
#Person2#: I want to become a professor, a lawyer, an editor, a civil servant. . .
#Person1#: wait! You can't do so many things at the same time. What exactly do you want?
#Person2#: I don't know. Do you have any advice for me?
#Person1#: yeah, you should first decide what kind of career you really want, plan your career path, and then try your best to achieve your goal.
#Person2#: I think perhaps I need to buy a few years while I figure out about my career.
#Person1#: no, you can't waste your time wandering around. If you want a job that requires a higher degree or diploma, you should focus on your graduate school entrance exam ; if you want a job that needs working
#Person2#: thank you so much for your advice. I'll think it over. | After graduation, #Person2# wants to go to graduate school and also find a job. #Person1# advises #Person2# to decide what kind of career #Person1# really wants, to plan a career path, and to try #Person1#'s best to achieve the goal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When do you usually go to the movies?
#Person2#: I usually go in my free time on the weekends. How about you?
#Person1#: The movie theater is always so crowded on the weekends. I like to go to the movies during the week.
#Person2#: That's true. And sometimes the tickets are cheaper during the week as well. | #Person2# usually goes to the movies on the weekends. #Person1# likes to go during the week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I'm really glad to meet you here.
#Person2#: I'm glad too. Steven, I want to tell you that I'm going to divorce my wife.
#Person1#: I'm so surprised, B. Why did you decide to end your marriage suddenly?
#Person2#: We don't get along well with each other and fight a lot.
#Person1#: I didn't know that. I thought that you were happy together.
#Person2#: That isn't true. Actually, we have been separated for six months.
#Person1#: I can't believe it. But if you both determine to divorce, I hope you will have an amicable split.
#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. I accept your advice.
#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I'm really glad to meet you here.
#Person2#: I'm glad too. Steven, I want to tell you that I'm going to divorce my wife.
#Person1#: I'm so surprised, B. Why did you decide to end your marriage suddenly?
#Person2#: We don't get along well with each other and fight a lot.
#Person1#: I didn't know that. I thought that you were happy together.
#Person2#: That isn't true. Actually, we have been separated for six months.
#Person1#: I can't believe it. But if you both determine to divorce, I hope you will have an amicable split.
#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. I accept your advice. | Tom tells Steven he's going to divorce his wife because they don't get along well and fight a lot. Steven is surprised and hopes they will have an amicable split. Tom accepts his advice. | Summarize the 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, I'd like to borrow some money.
#Person2#: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?
#Person1#: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I'm tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.
#Person2#: I don't know about that ; with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don't know if you're aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There's just too much instability. I wouldn't feel comfortable investing in this climate.
#Person1#: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity. And anyway, I'm not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example, they have 1. 4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone the aggregate demand for consumer goods represents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.
#Person2#: Come on, son, you're looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.
#Person1#: Fine, then! If that's the way you feel, so be it. But you're losing out on a great opportunity here. I'm going to go hit up Mum for the cash. | Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand from his dad because he wants to get into the market. His dad thinks it would be very unwise to invest so he refuses. Johnny is going to go hit up his mother for the cash. | Summarize the 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're right--Italian! Ha! Ha! I was trying to trick you, but you didn't fall for it!
#Person2#: I almost did! Actually, I don't know that much about coffee, even though I sell it.
#Person1#: I could give you a few pointers if you want. I know a lot about coffee.
#Person2#: Thanks. Maybe if things slow down later I'll stop by your table.
#Person1#: I'm Robert, at your service.
#Person2#: Rita. Nice to meet you. | Rita almost fell for Robert's trick. Although she sells coffee, she doesn't know much about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to check in.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I want a double room. By the way, is there any discount for children?
#Person1#: Yes, children are half price.
#Person2#: Ok, please have me arrange one. | #Person2# wants a double room. #Person1# tells him children are half price. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to open a saving account, sir. What's the proper procedure?
#Person2#: First, you fill out the application form and then we'll issue you a passbook.
#Person1#: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
#Person2#: No, Even a dollar is all right. Here's your passbook, sir, just sign your name on it.
#Person1#: What is the annual interest rate?
#Person2#: It varies from time to time. At present it is 6 %.
#Person1#: By the way, can I open a checking account too?
#Person2#: By all means. But you have to deposit enough money before you can write out your checks. | #Person1# wants to open a saving account. #Person2# tells him he has to deposit enough money to write out checks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to China, Mr. Martin.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I have been expecting to come to China.
#Person1#: I am very glad that you say so. We have prepared a typical Chinese dinner this evening.
#Person2#: Oh, you needn't do that.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person1# welcomes Mr. Martin to China with a typical Chinese dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Right, that ends the third and final part of our presentation. I'd like to end by emphasizing the main points. I'll give you a brief summary. There are three potential areas for development in the future, domestic, overseas market, and the internet. Each of these markets have their own particular need for marketing strategy. . . for domestic, we can rely on past research, for overseas markets we depend heavily on our cultural consultants, and for the internet, we need to redo our image to appeal to a young set of consumers. Our main issue here is that we need to be sensitive to the needs of different markets in order to continue to see success. Mark, did you have anything to add?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to restate one more time the importance of reinventing our company's image to appeal to different customer bases. I want to end with a true story that has to do exactly with what we've been talking about today. . . | #Person1# wants to end the presentation by emphasizing the main points that they need to be sensitive to different markets, while Mark wants to restate the importance of reinventing the company's image and end with a true story. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck.
#Person2#: Yeah, the government really takes a bite, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck.
#Person2#: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it, but what if we do, you know?
#Person1#: Yeah. It won't be much, but at least we'll have a monthly check when we get old.
#Person2#: Yeah. My grandmother gets by on social security and the money my grandfather invested when he was alive.
#Person1#: Let's just hope the politicians don't figure out a way to spend it.
#Person2#: Really? No, they couldn't. None of them would have jobs if they did. | #Person1# and #Person2# both think that the government takes a lot of their paycheck. They don't mind social security. | Summarize the 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. Can I talk to David?
#Person2#: One second, please. ( a few seconds later, the receiver comes back and says ) Hello?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. David is out to lunch right now.
#Person1#: Okay. I'm his wife. Could you tell him to call me back when he returns?
#Person2#: Sure. Does he know where to call you?
#Person1#: Oh, thanks. Please tell him to call my cell-phone number.
#Person2#: Ok, I will.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: No problem. | David's wife calls David, but #Person2# says he is unavailable. She asks #Person2# to tell him to call her 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#: Welcome to IBA. What can we do for you?
#Person2#: It's a bit of a problem situation, actually. . . you see, our company has a Corporate Account with you, but unfortunately, we've been experiencing cash flow problems recently.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. We value all of our customers, regardless of circumstances. What can we do to help?
#Person2#: We are going to need a loan. I'm not sure what loan is suitable for us, though.
#Person1#: If you think it will be very short-term, I would recommend you go with the 60 - day loan. Then it can be paid back quicker, so you won't have to consider it in the future.
#Person2#: That seems like a good idea, it's for wages, you see. | #Person2# needs a loan because their company is experiencing cash flow problems recently. #Person1# from IBA recommends the 60-day loan and #Person2# accepts. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Meng. It's a little late for you, isn't it?
#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. Yes, I've been stuck in back to back meetings all day, but I really wanted to come and speak to you.
#Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: I'm interested in putting some of my money into investment tools, you know, something other than stocks and such like. Do you have any ideas?
#Person1#: Mmmm. . . yes, many investors don't seem to be into stocks at the moment. Too risky! How about Open-Ended funds?
#Person2#: Yes, I've heard about that. Isn't it where many investors pool their money together?
#Person1#: Exactly. Then each individual has the chance to diversify their portfolio over many different areas, it doesn't have to be stocks. And, we provide a Professional Fund Manager, so you know your investment will be safe with us.
#Person2#: How can you help me to decide which areas to invest in?
#Person1#: Our Investment Financing Service will help you choose where to put your funds and look at both the pros and cons of each.
#Person2#: Is this the information here? Well, let's take a look then. . . | Mr. Meng asks Miao Ping to give some advice on putting some money into investment tools. Miao recommends Open-Ended funds and says their Investment Financing Service will help to choose where to put the funds and look at the pros and cons. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have to talk to you!
#Person2#: What, Hilary? I'm really in a hurry!
#Person1#: I know, Blake. But you'Ve been avoiding me all morning, and we have got to talk about this deal with the Mc Kinsey Food Company.
#Person2#: I'Ve been busy, Hilary. We can set up a meeting to talk about the deal, but I still feel the same way. I don't think it's worth it. | Hilary wants to talk with Blake about the deal with a food company, but Blake is busy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How long has the company been in business?
#Person2#: For over forty years. The original company Davies Engineering - was founded in 1960 by the Davies brothers in a small workshop near Manchester. They closed down the workshop in 1980 and opened up a new factory in Leeds.
#Person1#: When did it become CABS?
#Person2#: In 1997 - when it was bought by a German company. They set up two more business in the UK.
#Person1#: What does CABS stand for?
#Person2#: International Air Braking Systems. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the company was founded in 1960 as Davies Engineering and then became CABS in 1997. | Summarize the 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 will go to climb up the hill tomorrow. Let's go to supermarket to buy some food.
#Person2#: Yes, we can have a picnic on the top of the hill.
#Person1#: What should we buy?
#Person2#: Let me see. We should go to buy some fruit first.
#Person1#: It is heavy and not convenient to take them to the top.
#Person2#: How about taking a cantaloupe? It is light and sweet. Children love it.
#Person1#: Good idea. We can buy some candy and nuts for children.
#Person2#: Yes. Look, cashew, peanuts, assorted biscuits, chocolate, canned goods, anything else?
#Person1#: That's enough for the kids. Get some drinks.
#Person2#: Definitely beer. Two bottles.
#Person1#: Right. We should buy some yoghurt for kids.
#Person2#: Yes. Shall we buy some saucers? It will be used during our picnic.
#Person1#: OK. Four saucers. We can buy some custard tarts tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Let's go to queue up. There are so many people in the lines. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to buy in the supermarket for climbing up the hill tomorrow. They'll take a cantaloupe and buy some candy, nuts, drinks, yogurt, and saucers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
#Person2#: No, please feel free.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Do you work in Shanghai?
#Person1#: Yes I do. How about you?
#Person2#: No, I'm a tourist. This place is amazing! It's much bigger than I imagined, and much more exciting! There's so much to see here.
#Person1#: You can say that again! It's much more modern than people imagine. Where are you from?
#Person2#: Um, well let's see. . . I'm from Kansas originally. A much quieter and more peaceful place than here, that's for sure!
#Person1#: Uh huh. . . | #Person1# works in Shanghai and #Person2# is a tourist from Kansas. They both think Shanghai is amazing. | Summarize the 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 heard Nick found a job in a bank and his salary is said very high. I also want to work there.
#Person2#: Will this do? Your major is not related to banking, as you know.
#Person1#: I know that, but making a lot of money makes me crazy.
#Person2#: Money is not the only standard to decide your career. In fact, there are more important things you can refer to when evaluating your career. If I were you, I would choose one I like to do.
#Person1#: Actually, I am afraid I will be stuck in the job forever, if I choose a bad one.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We can always change our careers, when we are unsatisfied with them. | #Person1# wants a job that makes lots of money, but #Person2# thinks there are more important things they can refer to when evaluating career. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening. This is Peter in Room 310.
#Person2#: Good evening. May I help you?
#Person1#: I'm going to Beijing early tomorrow morning. And I'd like to request an early morning call. Will that give you much trouble?
#Person2#: Oh, no, never. What's the exact time you'd like us to call you tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: Well, my train is due to take off at 7:25 a. m. I've no idea how long it'll take to drive to the railway station.
#Person2#: It won't take long. 20 minutes is enough. Is that OK if I call you at 6:30 a. m. ?
#Person1#: OK, thank you.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. Good night. Have a good sleep. | Peter would like to request an early morning call. #Person2# says #Person2# will call him at 6:30 a.m. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What kind of training does one need to go into this type of job?
#Person2#: That's a very good question. I don't think there is any, specifically.
#Person1#: For example, in your case, what is your educational background?
#Person2#: Well, I did a degree in French at Nottingham. After that, I did careers work in secondary schools like the careers guidance people here is in the university. Then I went into local government because I found I was more interested in the administrative side. Then progressed on to universities. So there wasn't any plan and there was no specific training. There are plenty of training courses in management techniques and committee work which you can attend now.
#Person1#: But in the first place, you did a French degree.
#Person2#: In my time, there wasn't a degree you could do for administration. I think most of the administrators I've come across have degrees and all sorts of things.
#Person1#: Well, I know in my case, I did an English literature degree and I didn't really expect to end up doing what I am doing now.
#Person2#: Quite.
#Person1#: But you are local to Nottingham, actually? Is there any reason why you went to Nottingham University?
#Person2#: No, no, I come from the north of England, from west Yorkshire. Nottingham was one of the universities I put on my list. And I like the look of it. The campus is just beautiful.
#Person1#: Yes, indeed. Let's see. Were you from the industrial part of Yorkshire?
#Person2#: Yes, from the woolen district. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no specific training one needs to go into this type of job and introduces that #Person2# did a degree in French. #Person1# agrees because #Person1# did an English literature degree and didn't expect to end up doing what #Person1# is doing 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#: Well, is this your first time visiting China? So I bet you're expecting to see a lot while you are here.
#Person2#: Not really. See, this is a sales promotion tour for our new product line. I'm really pressed for time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is pressed for time during the tour in China. | Summarize the 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 haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
#Person2#: Fine, where shall we go?
#Person1#: Look in the newspaper to see what's on at the cinema or the theater.
#Person2#: I see new play opened this week.
#Person1#: I enjoy a concert.
#Person2#: According to the newspaper there aren't any tonight.
#Person1#: Aren't there any good films in town?
#Person2#: How about 'Titanic'? That should be interesting.
#Person1#: Good. Let's go. | #Person1# proposes going out this evening. #Person2# agrees. They decide to watch 'Titanic'. | Summarize the 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 tell me the time of the last plane to Hong Kong this evening?
#Person2#: There's one at 10:15, but it's fully booked, I think.
#Person1#: Then the time of the first plane tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: The first plane leaves at 8:15.
#Person1#: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my secretary to come and meet me?
#Person2#: It arrives at 11:15 but maybe a little late because of the bad weather.
#Person1#: Well, I wonder if you'd let me know if there's any change on that flight, I'd appreciate it.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. What's your room number?
#Person1#: 108. Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the timetable of the planes. #Person2# says #Person2# will let #Person1# know if there's any change on 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#: Would you please tell me about your best holiday, Nancy?
#Person2#: Well, it was my trip in Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, doing some walking in the mountains.
#Person1#: How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: 20 days.
#Person1#: 20 days! That's a long time. How far did you walk every day?
#Person2#: Perhaps 15 kilometers. You have to climb up and down a lot every day.
#Person1#: So, it was very hard.
#Person2#: Yes, very hard. Sometimes, it's difficult to walk in the mountains where the air is very thin, and you have a lot of problems when breathing.
#Person1#: What kind of equipment did you take?
#Person2#: Not much. Only a bag, a sleeping bag and some warm clothing. We carried all the things by ourselves.
#Person1#: And how was the food?
#Person2#: There was rice and some vegetables, normally no meat. But it was good.
#Person1#: What was the best thing about the trip?
#Person2#: The walking and the exercise. I hate sitting in the sun and like to be out in the countryside. The air is very clean and it's very quiet. Nepal is a good place. You must go! | Nancy tells #Person1# her best holiday was her trip to Nepal 10 years ago. She thinks the best thing about it was the walking and the exercise and recommends #Person1# to visit there. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our basketball team is playing in the finals but I don't have a ticket. I guess I'll just watch it on TV. Do you want to come over?
#Person2#: Actually I have a ticket. But I'm not feeling well. You can have it for what it cost me. | #Person1# doesn't have a ticket for the basketball game. #Person2# has one and can sell 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#: You're from New York, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: What do you suggest I should see in New York?
#Person2#: Well, how about the Museum of Modern Art?
#Person1#: No, I don't like museums. They're boring.
#Person2#: Why don't you go to see the Empire State Building?
#Person1#: Ah! That sounds interesting. | #Person2# is from New York and recommends the Empire State Building 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#: Hello. Beijing Restaurant. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I want to place an order, please.
#Person1#: For pick -up or delivery?
#Person2#: Pick- up.
#Person1#: What would you like to order?
#Person2#: I have a menu from your restaurant. I'll order using the number of each meal from your menu.
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: I'd like to order number 17, no. 23 and no. 24.
#Person1#: What size?
#Person2#: Medium, please.
#Person1#: When will you come to pick up your order?
#Person2#: I'll be there in about an hour.
#Person1#: That will be fine. We'll have your meals ready when you arrive. Thank you for your order. | #Person2# calls Beijing Restaurant to place an order for pick-up and tells #Person1# that #Person2# will be there in about an hour. | Summarize the 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 that book you have under your arm?
#Person2#: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months.
#Person1#: How in the world did you get a copy? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn.
#Person2#: I checked it out of the rental library. It only costs five cents a day.
#Person1#: Is it really worth paying for?
#Person2#: I can't tell yet. I haven't got beyond the first chapter.
#Person1#: If it's any good, I'll buy a copy when it comes out in the pocket edition. | #Person2# borrowed the best-selling book from the rental library. #Person1# asks if it's worth paying for, but #Person2# can't tell yet. | Summarize the 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. Mr. Emory?
#Person2#: Yes, Ms. Rodriguez? How can I help you?
#Person1#: I wanted to see if I could arrange a meeting with you to discuss recruitment.
#Person2#: Absolutely. I've been wanting to meet with you about that. Let me just get my book. | Ms. Rodriguez arranges a meeting with Mr. Emory to discuss recruitment. | Summarize the 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! It's still seven o'clock. Are you crazy?
#Person2#: I got the information that there is a killer sale at the shopping mall near our block. Get up and I will wait for you at the gate of our flat.
#Person1#: Every time when you glimpse some stylish clothes, you change into another person.
#Person2#: Stop complaining, OK?
#Person1#: No wonder you are named shopaholic.
#Person2#: No, I am not a shopaholic, but a super shopaholic. And I really enjoy smelling the gorgeous clothes and new bags.
#Person1#: Wait a moment. And you can check where other sales are. | #Person2# gets up at seven for a killer sale and asks #Person1# to go together. #Person1# complains that #Person2# is a shopaholic. | Summarize the 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'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
#Person1#: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to make a final decision. I think I like the black leather suite. It's on sale, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. The price has been reduced by 50%. It's a real bargain.
#Person1#: I'll take it. I also need to improve the lighting in my living room. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Those floor lamps are very nice and you can vary the brightness according to whether you're reading or watching tv. How big is your living room?
#Person1#: It's quite large. It's about 40 square metres.
#Person2#: I'd suggest you buy two. That allows you to change the brightness of the room better.
#Person1#: Ok. I like the design of this lamps. I also need some cushion covers. I'll just browse through those ones over there. | #Person2# is helping #Person1# buy the black leather suite for #Person1#'s living room, two-floor lamps to improve the lighting, and some cushion covers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing now, Steven?
#Person2#: I am reading a book about money management.
#Person1#: Oh, my God. Do you want to be a millionaire? I can see you are very crazy about money.
#Person2#: Everyone wants to earn a lot of money. Don't you think so? What's more, I am interested in money management.
#Person1#: No, you are wrong. Money can't buy happiness and health. I won't sacrifice my health in order to get money. In other words, I don't want to be a millionaire and I want to have more free time to enjoy life.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. But a proverb says 'Money makes the mare go. ' I think it will be better if you have more money.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right. Please take care of yourself when you make money. Anyway health is the most important thing.
#Person2#: Thank you for your caring. I will.
#Person1#: No thanks. | Steven is reading a book about money management because he wants to make more money. #Person1# advises him to take care of himself because health is the most important thing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.
#Person2#: let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are going to be, so prepares what you would like to say in advance.
#Person1#: I often do, but I'm worried about the responses from other people.
#Person2#: you have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion.
#Person1#: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense.
#Person2#: we could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking.
#Person1#: that's a good idea. What should I do if I am in two minds about a topic?
#Person2#: that's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to be able to look at the topic from more than one angle.
#Person1#: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy.
#Person2#: the most difficult thing is being able to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements, but you can't be sure how. | #Person1# finds it hard to speak in class. #Person2# advises #Person1# to prepare what #Person1# would like to say in advance and express possibilities if #Person1# is in two minds about a topic. | Summarize the 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 don't you come round for a meal one evening next week?
#Person2#: I'd love to.
#Person1#: Which day would suit you?
#Person2#: Any day except Tuesday.
#Person1#: How about Thursday?
#Person2#: Yes, Thursday would be fine. What time shall I come?
#Person1#: Oh, about 6:00. Will that be OK?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: See you on Thursday, then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have a meal and #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to try some Chinese food.
#Person2#: We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer?
#Person1#: I know nothing about Chinese food. Could you give me some suggestions?
#Person2#: It's divided into 8 big cuisines such as Cantonese food, Shandong food, Sichuan food etc.
#Person1#: Is there any difference?
#Person2#: Yes, Cantonese food is lighter while Shandong food is heavier and spicy.
#Person1#: How about Sichuan food?
#Person2#: Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot. They taste differently.
#Person1#: Oh, really. I like hot food. So what is your recommendation for me?
#Person2#: I think Mapo bean curd and shredded meat in chili sauce are quite special and delicious. We have a Sichuan food dining room. May I suggest you to go there? It's on the third floor.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. | #Person1# would like to try some Chinese food. #Person2# introduces different types of cuisines and recommends some Sichuan dishes because #Person1# likes hot food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke.
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: For here or to go?
#Person2#: To go, please. (The attendant hands the customer his order. )
#Person1#: That'll be $4. 25. . . (The customer gives her a 5 dollar bill. ). . . out of five. Here is your change, sir. Have a nice day. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order some takeaway food. #Person2# buys a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke. | Summarize the 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 Carl, can you make a copy of this contract for me please? When you have it ready, send it out ASAP to our subbranch.
#Person2#: Sure! Um. . . I think I broke this thing. Maxine, can you help me out here? I'm not really a tech guy.
#Person3#: Yeah, sure. I think it's just out of toner. You can go use the other one upstairs. On your way up, can you fax this while I try and fix this thing?
#Person2#: Sure! Damn it! Everything in this office seems to be breaking down! I'll send this stupid fax later. Oh great! Is someone playing a practical joke on me? This is ridiculous!
#Person4#: The elevator has some sort of malfunction. Just take the stairs dude. What floor are you going to?
#Person2#: I have to go up fifteen floors! Never mind. | #Person1# asks Carl to make a copy of the contract. He found the machine is broken and Maxine advises him to use the other one upstairs. Then #Person4# says the elevator has some malfunction and Carl has to take the stairs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Key.
#Person2#: So, where are you from?
#Person1#: Well, my grandparents are from Britain, but we moved to the United States, when I was about 5 years old. My parents now live in China. That's where they first met. How about you, Tom?
#Person2#: I was born in California, and we lived there until I was seven, then, since my father worked for the Army. We moved a lot.
#Person1#: Oh yeah? What are some of the places you've lived?
#Person2#: Mostly, we were overseas. We spent 10 years in Korea, Germany and Japan, and then we came back to the states, 3 years ago.
#Person1#: Wow, it sounds like you've had an interesting life. So what do you do now?
#Person2#: I'm a college student.
#Person1#: Oh really? What are you studying?
#Person2#: I study biology. How about you? What do you do?
#Person1#: Well, I'm working as a sales manager for a computer company called Sunrise Downtown.
#Person2#: No kidding! My brother works there, too. | Key and Tom are introducing themselves to each other, such as the birthplace, countries that they have lived, and the current profession. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Today we are going to discuss how to write better.
#Person2#: Excuse me.
#Person1#: Ah, Tom, you're late again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Green.
#Person1#: What's the excuse this time?
#Person2#: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.
#Person1#: If you had gone to bed earlier, you wouldn't be late for school now.
#Person2#: Last night I did my homework until midnight.
#Person1#: So, where is it?
#Person2#: Oh, I just don't know what to say. I can't tell you how sorry I am.
#Person1#: This is the third time you've been late for my class and the sixth time you forgotten to bring your homework this month.
#Person2#: I'm really sorry. I promise it won't happen again. Please forgive me.
#Person1#: OK. I hope this is the last time. Go to your seat.
#Person2#: Thank you, ma'am. | Tom is late for school and forgets to bring his homework again. He explains that he must have turned off his alarm clock. Mrs. Green forgives 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#: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: My feet hurt. I think I need some new shoes.
#Person1#: What size do you wear?
#Person2#: The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago, and at that time I was a 7.
#Person1#: Well, once you get to be in your twenties, your feet stop growing. So you're probably still a 7 but let's measure them just in case.
#Person2#: OK, So what does it say?
#Person1#: Well, it looks like you're an eight. No wonder your feet have been hurting you. You've been wearing shoes that are one size too small. | #Person2# needs some new shoes. #Person1# measures her feet size and says her feet hurt because she wears shoes one size too small. | Summarize the 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, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: May I have a look at that china tea set? It is extremely beautiful.
#Person1#: You've made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual. It was made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Oh, I know it. Isn't it called the capital of porcelain?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: Oh, it must be very precious. Is it breakable?
#Person1#: No, if you take some care when you use them.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: Two thousand.
#Person2#: Oh, it is beyond my purse. | #Person2# likes a china tea set made in Jingdezhen at #Person1#'s store, but he cannot afford 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#: They're here! Now that's speedy service! And they arrived within two days of each other!
#Person2#: What are you waiting for? Rip ' em open!
#Person1#: Wow... this shirt is nice, but looks big.
#Person2#: It's nice, but how much did you end up paying?
#Person1#: With the shipping included--seventy dollars.
#Person2#: Hmm... not so hot. They sell them here for about that. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the shirt that #Person1# bought online. | Summarize the 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 need to have my shoes repaired.
#Person2#: What ' s the matter with them?
#Person1#: Look at the heels. They are slanting.
#Person2#: Ah, I can do it perfectly.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: 6 yuan. And I can make them as new as before.
#Person1#: I think it ' s too expensive. I can just give you 4 yuan. Or I ' ll go to another B.
#Person2#: All right. I ' ll repair them for you.
#Person1#: How long will it take? Could you repair them while I wait?
#Person2#: Yes. They will be ready in a few minutes.
#Person1#: Great! I ' ll just sit here and wait. | #Person1#'s shoes have slanting heels and need to be repaired. #Person2# will repair them for #Person1# in minutes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates. I would like to see Mr. Smith.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.
#Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until after 4 pm. Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place. Will you please have a seat?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Mason, I just checked with our office manager, Ms. Terry, she said Mr. Smith briefed her on your project. She is just finishing up a meeting now. She could be with your shortly. Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting?
#Person2#: That would be very nice. Thank you.
#Person1#: Right this way, Mr. Mason. We can start with our front office. When Ms. Terry is ready, you may take the elevator at the front to the 6th floor. There is a conference room already prepared | James Mason tells #Person1# that he has an appointment with Mr. Smith at 2 o'clock. #Person1# tells James Mr. Smith was out and their office manager Ms. Terry could be with him shortly. | Summarize the 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 James ' s file, Christine?
#Person2#: I had it right here a minute ago, Mr. Emory. Umm. Just a minute...
#Person1#: Christine, I know you ' re new here and there ' s a lot to learn, but you are going to have to learn to keep your work in better order. We can ' t afford to lose an important document.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. I apologize for that. Here ' s the file you were looking for, Mr. Emory. | Mr. Emory asks Christine for James's file and asks her to keep her work in better 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#: Hello, this is Than Hua's office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to the export manager, please?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: This is Joey from Mary trading company. I learned that you are the leading export of cloth by Hummed company.
#Person1#: That's right. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: We are interested in cloth made in China. The clothes are sold very well here. We are a big location supplier for the northeast market here. I'm thinking that we'll have some business opportunities. | Joey phones #Person2#, an export manager, to ask for cooperation for the trade of the clothes made in China. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to activate my voice mail service please.
#Person1#: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services, call waiting and also three way calling.
#Person2#: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?
#Person1#: Not at all. No hidden fees or surcharges, it is a flat monthly rate.
#Person2#: Perfect. I also wanted to know if there is any call forwarding service? I am usually out of town and would like my calls to be forwarded to a local number.
#Person1#: Yes of course. We can activate all these services in about an hour. | #Person2# wants to activate his voice mail service and call forwarding service. #Person1# recommends him a special promotion. | Summarize the 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 saw lily for the first time. and fell like i'v been struck by lightening. she is a girl of my dreams. i have a date with her on Friday, but i really can't decide what to do.
#Person2#: what about taking her for a dinner or a movie?
#Person1#: not bad, any other ideas?
#Person2#: well, there is a play on campus this weekend.
#Person1#: good idea. that's why i think i have culture. you have any other suggestions?
#Person2#: what's the matter with these ideas?
#Person1#: They are good, but i still need a few more.
#Person2#: what about going on a picnic?
#Person1#: Cool, but what if the weather is not ideal?
#Person2#: you can also take her to the art museum or a cafe. Certainly, i must come up with something you can use. how do you like the ideas i am giving you?
#Person1#: they are all good. | #Person1# likes Lily very much and will have a date with Lily on Friday. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions about the activities for the date. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, that's it. 7 appointments in Paris at beginning of next week, and 4 in Frankfurt at the end of the week.
#Person2#: It's certainly a tight schedule.
#Person1#: Now it's a question of getting there. I need a flight to Paris on Sunday evening and a hotel in Paris for 3 nights. I have to be in Frankfurt by 11 on Thursday morning. And I will need a hotel for one night. I will head home on Friday.
#Person2#: At what time?
#Person1#: My last appointment is at 3, so I should be free by 5 at the very latest. I think I could get to the airport by 6.
#Person2#: Do you know how far you will be from the airport at 5?
#Person1#: No, not really.
#Person2#: So you are not sure how long it will take to get there?
#Person1#: No, but I am sure it won't take more than an hour.
#Person2#: Don't forget it's Friday nighty. If Frankfurt's anything like London, everybody will be leaving for the weekend. It will be a rush hour and traffic might be moving very slowly.
#Person1#: You are a pessimist.
#Person2#: I am a realist. | #Person1# will have 7 appointments in Paris and 4 in Frankfurt next week. When arranging flights and hotels, #Person1# thinks #Person1# could get to the airport by 6. However, #Person2# thinks #Person1# would need more time because it will be a rush hour. | Summarize the 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 heard you were on a date last night! So, how did it go? I want all the juicy details!
#Person2#: Um. . . well, actually, we had a fantastic time last night. He was. . . amazing!
#Person1#: Okay, now you really have to fill me in. What's he like?
#Person2#: He's really good looking, he's quite tall, around 6'1 ', he's in his early thirties, and he's got the most beautiful dark brown eyes. . .
#Person1#: He sounds hot! What does he do for a living?
#Person2#: You know what, this is the best part. David is a junior investment banker at Fortune Bank, so he's got a great career path ahead of him!
#Person1#: Hold on a sec, his name is David?
#Person2#: Yeah?
#Person1#: That's my brother! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about her date last night. #Person2# describes the man's appearance and job, and #Person1# discovers that he is #Person1#'s brother. | Summarize the 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? How could you forget to reserve the concert tickets?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forget all about it.
#Person1#: How could you? I reminded you just this morning.
#Person2#: It's leap my mind. I really feel terrible about it.
#Person1#: I have been looking forward to this performance all month.
#Person2#: I'm really sorry I let you down. I'll make it up to you somehow. | #Person2# forgets to reserve the concert tickets for #Person1#. #Person2# feels sorry. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your garden is looking very beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge.
#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?
#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.
#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree.
#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect.
#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s garden is very beautiful. #Person2# will prune the hedge and cut the grass. #Person1# will help #Person2# cut off the lower tree branches. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: These days my son has turned his computer into an electronic playground. He plays football, rides horses, drives racing cars, and does a whole bunch of other things on the computer. The funny thing about it is that, no matter what he plays, he always wins first place. I wonder if he'll be able to cope with a defeat in real life.
#Person2#: Don't worry. He'll cross that bridge when he comes to it. My son reads a lot on his computer and uses e-mail to send messages to his friends almost every day. He's really absorbed by the discussions.
#Person1#: That's exactly like my wife. She spends at least two hours a day on the computers discussing things ranging from stock prices to soft-ware standards.
#Person2#: I guess using a computer has a great deal to do with human interaction. Getting in touch with each other must be more fun to your wife and my son than the coolest computer games or the hottest information. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s son plays sports games on the computer. #Person2#'s son and #Person1#'s wife both use computers to keep in touch with others. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know where you want to transfer to?
#Person2#: I don't have the slightest clue.
#Person1#: What school would you like to go to?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: You honestly have no idea?
#Person2#: PCC is perfectly fine for me.
#Person1#: You might as well stay here.
#Person2#: That's not a bad idea.
#Person1#: PCC is a wonderful institution.
#Person2#: You have a point.
#Person1#: So, what are you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm just going to keep going to PCC. | #Person1# asks #Person2# which school #Person2# wants to transfer to. #Person2# thinks PCC is perfect. | Summarize the 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 interested in applying for graduate school in America.
#Person1#: We have some catalogues from U. S. universities. You may check in the reference stacks over there.
#Person2#: Can you recommend some universities with good graduate schools?
#Person1#: Well, generally in the U. S. each university has its own outstanding fields. But the graduate school accepts no applications after January 29th.
#Person2#: Oh, no. It's already February 5th.
#Person1#: So you have to apply to begin the first semester next year.
#Person2#: I will think about it. | #Person2# wants to apply for graduate school in America. #Person1# tells that #Person2# has to apply to begin the first semester next year. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Happy Birthday, Mary!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: What a lovely dog! How did you know I love things like this?
#Person1#: I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.
#Person2#: Maybe you won't believe this, but it was made by my grandmother.
#Person1#: Really? It looks so nice.
#Person2#: Thank you, Please have a cup of tea.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: How about some fish?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I've had enough. Now, Mary, before you blow out the birthday candles, you have to make a wish. After that, you may cut the cake.
#Person2#: OK. Let me make a wish. . . Do you want a big piece of cake?
#Person1#: No, just a small one. Next Let's sing ' Happy Birthday ' to Mary.
#Person2#: It is so very kind of you. I'm so moved by you. | Today is Mary's birthday. #Person1# comes to her party, gives her a dog as a present, praises her skirt made by her grandma, and sings birthday songs to her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Please do excuse me for a moment. I've got diarrhea.
#Person2#: It's easy to get loose bowels in summer.
#Person1#: It may have something to do with the food I had last night
#Person2#: You'Ve got to be careful on the food you eat.
#Person1#: I will. Thank you. | #Person1# has got diarrhea. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to be careful about the food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning! My name is John White, import manager of the Garden Trading Company of New York.
#Person2#: Oh, how do you to Mr. White? My name is Li Ming, here is my card.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you Mr. Li. We have learned about that you specialize in the export business of electronic products. As you enjoy the highest reputation in the commercial circle, we'd be please to enter into business relations with your firm.
#Person2#: We share the same desire. Have you seen the display of our products in the exhibition hall downstairs?
#Person1#: Yes, I had a look just now, I feel we can do a lot of business in this line.
#Person2#: Sure, we can. You know, we are been in the line for more than twenty years, and I think our price are competitive comparing with those in the world market.
#Person1#: Our company enjoys a history of more than twenty years, we have wide connection with wholesalers and retailers all over the America, and we have good reputation in the commercial circle.
#Person2#: Thank you for your information, we can hold more talks later on business details.
#Person1#: Sure. | John White and Li Ming would like to establish business relations with each other. They introduce their companies to each other and will discuss details later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you planning on voting?
#Person2#: Yes. What about you?
#Person1#: Yes, but this will be my first time voting.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, and I have no idea how to do it.
#Person2#: Voting is simple.
#Person1#: I don't know any of the laws they're trying to pass.
#Person2#: That's okay. They describe everything on the ballot.
#Person1#: I didn't know that.
#Person2#: Don't worry. You'll be fine.
#Person1#: That's good to know.
#Person2#: Congratulations on your first voting day. | #Person1# is going to vote for the first time and asks #Person2# how to do it. #Person2# says voting is simple and encourages #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#: I have a terrible toothache.
#Person2#: Which tooth is it?
#Person1#: ( Pointing ) This one here.
#Person2#: Ah, yes. There's big cavity.
#Person1#: Can you fill it?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. The tooth is too far gone. It'll have to be taken out.
#Person1#: Then I might as well have it out now.
#Person2#: You'd better wait. The gums are swollen. Take the medicine I prescribe and come back in three days. | One of #Person1#'s teeth needs to be taken out. #Person2# gives #Person1# medicine and asks #Person1# to come back in 3 days. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look at this fair. This is my first chance to be involved in the fair. It is so gorgeous and amazing!
#Person2#: I felt dizzy when I stare at those shining lights. What should we do firstly?
#Person1#: Now we should design our booth. Do you know the number for our booth, B?
#Person2#: Let me see the notice. It is here. Our booth number is E108. Good number.
#Person1#: Lucky number. Find its location now.
#Person2#: We can also consult some from these volunteers.
#Person1#: Here it is. Well, remember to have our cards on to tell every visitor where we come from.
#Person2#: Should we put our samples on this table?
#Person1#: Yes, they should be put in the most attractive place, and this can appeal to passers-by's attention. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a fair. They discuss how to decorate their booth and #Person1# suggests putting their samples in the most attractive place. | Summarize the 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. What's the actual flying time from here to San Francisco?
#Person2#: It's about twelve hours.
#Person1#: Can you tell me what time we're arriving?
#Person2#: Sure. Let me see. . . at 6:15 a. m. local time tomorrow.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: And that'll be 10:15 p. m. Taipei time. | #Person1# asks about the flying time and the arrival time of 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 would like to get my driver's license today.
#Person2#: You will have to take your driving test. Have you taken it yet?
#Person1#: I haven't taken it yet.
#Person2#: Could you fill these papers out, please?
#Person1#: Can I take my test right now?
#Person2#: You need an appointment.
#Person1#: I would like to do that right now, if I could.
#Person2#: Is Friday good for you?
#Person1#: That's perfect.
#Person2#: Okay, so Friday at what time?
#Person1#: The morning would be nice.
#Person2#: All right. Come in on Friday at 11 | #Person1# wants to get a driver's license but hasn't taken the driving test. #Person2# makes a test appointment 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#: I am a little nervous about my presentation on Friday.
#Person2#: If you would like me to, I could help you with that.
#Person1#: Wouldn't that take you away from your project?
#Person2#: I have plenty of time to do this. I promise you it won't be a problem for me.
#Person1#: Is there a good time for you to help me?
#Person2#: If we work on this tomorrow night, you could easily be ready by Friday.
#Person1#: How about meeting in my office?
#Person2#: That would work out well. Bring any concerns that you might have.
#Person1#: Sounds like you'll be able to help me a lot.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Everything will go well. I promise! | #Person1# is nervous about #Person1#'s presentation on Friday. #Person2# will help #Person1# to prepare. They will meet at #Person2#'s office tomorrow night. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?
#Person2#: I don't know. Who?
#Person1#: Avril Lavigen!
#Person2#: the Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?
#Person1#: yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .
#Person2#: so you're a big fan, eh?
#Person1#: not really. But I like some of her songs. She's actually very talented. She's a song writer and fashion and fashion designer, too.
#Person2#: and she was in a movie once again, right?
#Person1#: yes, though I don't think her acting skills are that great.
#Person2#: what was your impression of her when you saw her in person?
#Person1#: she looked sweeter than her pictures.
#Person2#: did you take a photo with her?
#Person1#: no, there were too many people. When she got out of the car, her fans were all screaming, trying to give her flowers and ger her autographs.
#Person2#: crazy! | #Person1# worked as a temporary staff in Avril Lavigne's concert and saw Avril Lavigne yesterday. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s impressions on her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous. The pollution levels are so high that we are not supposed to go outside with a face mask again!
#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.
#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs, which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city.
#Person2#: As much as I love this city, I think I'm going to find a greener city to live in. Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. However, there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution, then it's the natural disasters, deforestation, or the greenhouse effect.
#Person2#: What is the greenhouse effect exactly?
#Person1#: It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature.
#Person2#: I see, so it's similar to global warming?
#Person1#: They're related to one another, yes.
#Person2#: I heard that some people in England are pleased with the fact that the climate is becoming warmer because it's making their towns a more pleasant place to live.
#Person1#: People joke about the benefits of the increase in temperature, but it's not all good news. They've been experiencing a lot of deadly storms there as well.
#Person2#: People always seem to make jokes as a way to deal with unfortunate situations.
#Person1#: I think if everyone pitches in, the world will be a better place. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about pollution. They think exhaust fumes contribute to water pollution and air pollution. Then they talk about the greenhouse effect and global warming. #Person2# thinks some people are pleased with global warming, while #Person1# thinks it's because people seem to make jokes to deal with unfortunate situations. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to apply for a secretarial position.
#Person2#: Very well, do you know any shorthand?
#Person1#: No, but I can write very fast.
#Person2#: Can you use the computer or other office machines?
#Person1#: No, but I'd like to learn how to use them.
#Person2#: Yes, I see, this is a permanent position.
#Person1#: Can you work every day from 9 to 5?
#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm student at a university, and I have to study most of the time. I can only work part time.
#Person1#: I couldn't possibly hire you. You can't take shorthand, you can't use a computer, and you can only work part time. | #Person1# is applying for a secretarial position, but #Person1# cannot take shorthand, cannot use a computer, and can only work part time. #Person2# cannot hire #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#: I heard you had rented an apartment of three bedrooms. Are you going to share it with anyone?
#Person2#: Yes. My friends David and Henry will share the apartment with me. The rent is 900 dollars a month. I cannot afford it if I live there alone.
#Person1#: When will you move in?
#Person2#: This Thursday.
#Person1#: It's the day after tomorrow. It's so close. Have you finished packing?
#Person2#: Not yet. I'll do that tomorrow. I don't have much stuff. So it won't take long. | #Person2# rented an apartment and will share it with #Person2#'s friends. #Person2# will move in this Thursday but hasn't finished packing. | Summarize the 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 about Harry?
#Person2#: No; what happened?
#Person1#: He's really sad, He didn't get accepted to any of the colleges he really wanted to go to.
#Person2#: Why not? His test results were quite good.
#Person1#: Now I think the colleges were full for the autumn term. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Harry didn't get accepted to any dream colleges. | Summarize the 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 Sally. I live in the Apartment 324, right next door. I was wondering if you could do a favor for me. I'm expecting a package to be delivered, but now I have to go to the property manager. Could you sign the package and hold it for me?
#Person2#: Of course. I would be happy to help you out. By the way, I'm John. I moved in here two days ago. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: I've been living here for six months.
#Person2#: Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I need to talk to the property manager about some problems with my apartment.
#Person2#: What trouble are you having?
#Person1#: My electric stove gets too hot. I baked a cake yesterday. After only five minutes, the cake was as hard as a brick. I had the temperature set right.
#Person2#: Something must be going wrong with it. You'd better talk to the property manager, and get it repaired as soon as possible.
#Person1#: OK. I have to go now. I really appreciate your help. I'm glad that you moved in next door to me. I'll bake a cake as a housewarming gift as soon as my stove is working.
#Person2#: Sounds great. Well, I'll see you later.
#Person1#: Bye for now. | Sally is greeting her new neighbor John and asks him to sign a package and hold it for her. Sally has to go to the property manager because her electric stove goes wrong. Sally will bake a cake as a housewarming gift for Jim. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank you so much for agreeing to meet up with me!
#Person2#: No problem! I bet this whole thing is pretty stressful
#Person1#: Yeah! My parents are asking me all these stupid questions!
#Person2#: Don't worry. You'll be free soon enough!
#Person1#: Cool! So, how did you know what classes to take in the beginning?
#Person2#: Well, I had no idea what I wanted to study when I first got here. I just kind of picked classes that sounded interesting. You can also choose classes based on when they are held so that your schedule flows nicely.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, I'm taking four classes right now, but I only go to school three days a week, so I have four full days off.
#Person1#: Are your classes hard?
#Person2#: Well, there is a lot of information that you are responsible for, and you are expected to work independently. You also have to write a lot of papers for certain classes and participate in class discussions in others-each class is different. The trick is to figure out how to prepare for different kinds of courses.
#Person1#: What about, uh, social life?
#Person2#: I was waiting for that question! I'll tell you what. I'm gonna call up some of my friends, and we can all go out to lunch and talk about it. How does that sound?
#Person1#: Awesome! | #Person2# meets #Person1# and suggests #Person1# choosing the classes based on interest or the schedule. #Person2# also advises #Person1# to figure out how to prepare for different kinds of courses. #Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch with #Person2#'s friends and they'll talk about social life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, and considering what to do with my house while I'm away.
#Person1#: You're not going to give it up, are you?
#Person2#: No way! I'll never find another house here, But I don't want to pay three months' rent for an empty house, either. | #Person1# is leaving for Europe in three weeks. #Person1# has to renew the passport, buy a plane ticket, and consider what to do with the house. | Summarize the 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 we do for you today?
#Person2#: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies.
#Person1#: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery.
#Person2#: So, which one is it?
#Person1#: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic.
#Person2#: The mechanic! So, who are you?
#Person1#: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days.
#Person2#: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time!
#Person1#: You didn't ask.
#Person2#: Okay, so how much is it going to cost?
#Person1#: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town?
#Person2#: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!]
#Person1#: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour.
#Person2#: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today?
#Person1#: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival.
#Person2#: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed.
#Person1#: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it.
#Person2#: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.!
#Person1#: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and we're closed tomorrow and Sunday, and we're closed the following day as well.
#Person2#: I can't wait that long! I need my car repaired now.
#Person1#: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival. This town will grow on you. [Ah, man!] | #Person2#'s car seems to have some problems. #Person1# checks the car but #Person1# is just an assistant so #Person1# cannot repair the car. Because of the pumpkin festival, #Person2# has to pay more money and wait until next Tuesday to have the car repaired. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit.
#Person2#: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know.
#Person1#: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English.
#Person2#: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around.
#Person1#: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this.
#Person2#: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand.
#Person1#: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off?
#Person2#: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for a few days off because #Person1#'s parents are coming to the UK. #Person2# finally allows #Person1# to take two days off. | Summarize the 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 come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt.
#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it?
#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long?
#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take about twenty minutes.
#Person1#: Very well. Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome, sir. | #Person1# comes to try #Person1#'s new suit and asks #Person2# to shorten the legs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your server this evening.
#Person2#: Hi Mary. We are really looking forward to a great meal here.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in an appetizer to start out?
#Person2#: I would love an appetizer. Are they listed in the menu?
#Person1#: We have our daily appetizers listed on the board over there on the wall.
#Person2#: I am thinking about the popcorn shrimp. How is that?
#Person1#: That would be a great choice!
#Person2#: I'll trust your taste and take one order of that.
#Person1#: We have a special where you can order a second appetizer for half price.
#Person2#: In that case, we'll take an order of onion rings with our first choice. | Mary is #Person1#'s server and recommends #Person1# order popcorn shrimp and a second appetizer for half price. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: And we got a 50 thousand dollar ticket for construction workers peeing off the roof.
#Person2#: That's great. Is the electrician here today?
#Person1#: See, I just told you he hit a deer. Man, I knew you weren't listening to me.
#Person2#: You're right. I wasn't. I hear nothing.
#Person1#: Nothing?
#Person2#: Not a sound on the city streets, just the beat of my own heart, I think that's how it goes, something like that.
#Person1#: You and Patricia got engaged, didn't you? You can tell me.
#Person2#: Engaged?
#Person1#: Come on.
#Person2#: Are you crazy?
#Person1#: What? I thought you liked Patricia. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that they got a 50,000 dollar ticket and the electrician hit a deer. #Person1# then asks #Person2# if Patricia and he are engaged. | Summarize the 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 take out an insurance policy. Are you insured?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured.
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and make my wife beneficiary.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be a dangerous job.
#Person1#: I need to make sure that my wife will be financially secure if I die.
#Person2#: I can terminate my life insurance policy when I retire and use the money as a pension.
#Person1#: That's one of the conditions of my policy too. It covers you if you die before you retire and when you retire.
#Person2#: Did you have to take a medical before you could take out the policy?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. It was one of the conditions of the insurance policy. The insurance company need to assess the risk. | #Person2# has life insurance and #Person1# took out a life insurance policy and make his wife beneficiary. They also discuss the conditions of the policy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
#Person1#: Now you are with Yuandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Are there chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?
#Person1#: Certainly. This is an internationl company, and ther're good chances for you to work overseas.
#Person2#: That would be good. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s reason for working in Yuandong company and #Person2#'s chief responsibility. #Person2# also asks #Person1# about the chances to be transferred to overseas branches. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hurry up, get in.
#Person2#: I'm in, let's go!
#Person1#: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!
#Person2#: Geez! What's the rush?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!
#Person2#: Are you nuts! I'm not going to run a red light!
#Person1#: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . . let's take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!
#Person2#: What's your problem! Geez. Having a fit is not going to help!
#Person1#: Here, I know a short cut. . . . just go down here, and we'll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let's go, let's go! Watch out for that lady!
#Person2#: I'm going as fast as I can!
#Person1#: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.
#Person2#: You're such a geek! | #Person1# keeps urging #Person2# to drive faster to arrive before the library closes. | Summarize the 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 a little bit about yourself?
#Person2#: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering.
#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable.
#Person1#: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn.
#Person1#: Do you have any licenses or certificates?
#Person2#: I have a drivers license and I am a CPA.
#Person1#: How do you get along with other people?
#Person2#: I'm very cooperative and have good teamwork skills. | #Person1# interviews David. David introduces himself to #Person1# and thinks he is enthusiastic, organized, and capable. He also talks about his weaknesses, strengths, and the licenses he owns. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come quick, Andrew, it's your favorite basketball match. The Detroit Pistons versus the Los Angeles Lakers.
#Person2#: Great, how long has it been going?
#Person1#: About 5 minutes, the score is 12 to 12.
#Person2#: Oh look, what a nice shot!
#Person1#: You're always so excited while you're watching basketball games.
#Person2#: This is a great match.
#Person1#: Shall I get you a beer?
#Person2#: Sure, thanks. Great. Oh wonderful! A nice shot, look Jane, look. Magic Johnson is so great.
#Person1#: You bet he is. | Jane reminds Andrew to watch his favorite basketball match. Andren is excited while watching. | Summarize the 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, Kali chemicals. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mister Brown, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Ok, my name is Tom Morton, that's M-o-r-t-o-n. I'm phoning from Everbright Travel about Mister Brown's trip to Australia. He's booked flight number BA 1279 to Sydney on Monday.
#Person1#: Um, I will make sure he gets your message.
#Person2#: Thank you, goodbye. | Tom Morton calls and wants to speak to Mister Brown about his trip to Australia. #Person1# will take a message. | Summarize the 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, Ann, that was a wonderful dinner. That's the best meal I've ever had.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Can I give you a hand with the dishes?
#Person2#: I'll do them myself later. Would you like some coffee?
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'd love some. Oh, Ann, I didn't realize you were such a good cook.
#Person2#: It's because I've been taking these courses. Actually, I've just learned how.
#Person1#: I can't cook at all. I, I can't even boil an egg.
#Person2#: You're kidding. Well, if you want to, you could take several classes at college and learn how to do it, too.
#Person1#: Forget it. I was not born for that. Oh, I just remembered, I wonder if I could possibly use your phone.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but there's something wrong with my phone. It doesn't work. Is it really important?
#Person1#: Well, you see, I have to call my secretary about tomorrow's work plan. So I'm afraid I have to go now. Thank you for your dinner.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good night then. | #Person1# had dinner at Ann's. #Person1# complimented Ann on her cooking skills and #Person1# cannot cook at all. #Person1# has to leave because Ann's phone doesn't work but #Person1# needs to call #Person1#'s secretary. | Summarize the 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, my name is Susan. What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Lin Fang. I'm from China. It's nice to meet you Susan.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you too, Lin Fang. So, are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I came here just last week. My father is working here and he wants me to study here. So I moved here with my mother about a week ago. It's really exciting to be here.
#Person1#: You speak very good English. I can't believe you've been in America for only about a week.
#Person2#: Well, I attended an international school when I was in China. We had American teachers who taught us English. Have you been to China?
#Person1#: Yes, I traveled to Chengdu with my parents last summer. There was so much to see there. So which city are you from?
#Person2#: Shanghai.
#Person1#: So have you visited Beijing?
#Person2#: Certainly, my uncle and aunt live in Beijing. I used to visit them every summer. | Lin Fang, a new student, tells Susan that Lin came to America with Lin's mother a week ago because Lin's father is working here. Lin attended an international school so Lin speaks good English. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My husband is taking me to Greece for vacation. I'm excited. I've never been there! We get to fly across the world and when we get there, we're going to ride a boat on the sea!
#Person2#: That's exciting, Anna. Greece is beautiful. I went there 5 years ago for my sisters wedding and last year on a business trip. The water is so clear and blue and the food is delicious!
#Person1#: It sounds amazing, Tim. I heard that the people are also very friendly. You should tell me some wonderful places there that you like to visit. | Anna's husband is taking Anna to Greece for vacation. Tim tells Anna Greece is beautiful and he went there twice. Anna wants him to recommend some places to visit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sophie, what was high school like in America?
#Person2#: It was great. Lots of fun. I had lots of friends and I learned quite a bit at school.
#Person1#: OK. What did you do in high school, any clubs or anything?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd rowed for the school. I played basketball and tennis with friends and I was on the swimming team.
#Person1#: Wow, you're quite active. What sport did you like the most?
#Person2#: Rowing.
#Person1#: Rowing huh? Do you still row?
#Person2#: No, unfortunately not. I spent the last year in Canada. No one likes rowing there.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: I would like to start up again.
#Person1#: Do you think you would pick it up some time in the future?
#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. If I live near a lake or a river.
#Person1#: Yeah, not too many lakes here in Tokyo. Um, anything else? Any other memories about high school?
#Person2#: Yeah, lots of parties. It was fun.
#Person1#: Sounds like a good time.
#Person2#: Yeah. | Sophie tells #Person1# about the clubs she attended in her high school in America. Sophie enjoys rowing the most and she may start up again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We haven't got much time left now. There's still so much to see in this museum.
#Person2#: We'll just have to choose one more exhibition.
#Person1#: What about jewelry from the ancient world in Hall 3?
#Person2#: But look at the queue. We'll spend half our time waiting if we go in there. Why not try the rainforest in photos and haul 5? You can wander around and see all the forest animals.
#Person1#: OK, then we won't have time to visit rescue by helicopter. There is a real one in Hall 6.
#Person2#: Maybe next time. | #Person1# and #Person2# have to choose one more exhibition because of a lack of time. #Person2# suggests they try the rainforest photos exhibition. | Summarize the 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 in heaven! A Whirlpool dryer!
#Person2#: I love them, too. Let's move into the kitchen. Wait until you see the refrigerator.
#Person1#: This is too good to be true.
#Person2#: And the stove is brand new. You know how to use a gas stove, right?
#Person1#: Yes. We've lived in Taiwan for a while. I had a gas stove in the States, too.
#Person2#: It's better for cooking Chinese food. Well, what do you think?
#Person1#: We love it. But we'd like to know about the neighbors. | #Person2# introduces a house with a Whirlpool dryer, a good refrigerator, and a brand new stove 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#: Finance, Angie speaking.
#Person2#: Hi Angie, it ' s Tom Reynolds here. Can you tell me if my tuition fees for this semester have been approved?
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Reynolds. They were approved yesterday. You can pick up the check today.
#Person2#: Oh wow! Thanks a million, Angie! | Angie tells Tom his tuition fees have been approved. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thank god you are open! I have an emergency!
#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Henderson what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I need this dress and this suit dry cleaned ASAP!
#Person2#: OK, I can have it ready by the end of the week.
#Person1#: No, you don ' t understand, I need this tomorrow morning! I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife ' s dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow! She ' s gonna kill me!
#Person2#: OK, I can have it ready tomorrow afternoon, but this suit is also very stained. I can ' t guarantee we can remove it completely.
#Person1#: Fine! Can you also iron and starch this shirt?
#Person2#: Certainly.
#Person1#: Great! This is our secret! If you see my wife, say nothing to her about this! | Mr. Henderson spilled beer over his wife's dress for a wedding tomorrow and he secretly brings it to the laundry. #Person2# promises to have it ready by tomorrow afternoon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, Randy, I'd say you've got a bad case of the flu. The main thing to do is get plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids. I'll prescribe something for that throat.
#Person2#: Thanks, doctor. Is there anything I can take for this headache?
#Person1#: Some aspirin or Panadol should help. You can pick some up at the pharmacy when you go to fill your prescription.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Randy. Take care. | #Person1# prescribes medicine for Randy's flu and suggests aspirin or Panadol for his headache. | Summarize 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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