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#Person1#: The weather is terrible.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days.
#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain.
#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better?
#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight days.
#Person2#: That sucks so much. What are we going to do?
#Person1#: I'm getting pretty bored. We should do something despite the rain.
#Person2#: I'm with you. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: I haven't been to the Mall in a long time. Let's go there.
#Person2#: That sounds good. They have a movie theatre there, so if we get bored, we can watch a movie.
#Person1#: Great. I'll stop by your place now.
#Person2#: Ok. Don't forget to bring your umbrella. The rain can start up again anytime. | It's been raining a lot these days. #Person1# and #Person2# get really bored. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie despite the rain. | Summarize the 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 many cleaning ladies does your company hire?
#Person2#: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education.
#Person1#: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job.
#Person2#: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to have ideas of her own. But the trouble is she is a backseat driver with some of us. She would tell you what to do and where to put things. | #Person2# says the cleaning ladies in their company are illiterate and thinks one lady is a backseat driver. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Scientists have found a second solar system in the universe.
#Person2#: What's the second solar system?
#Person1#: It's just a system like ours, with a star and a number of planets going around it.
#Person2#: Is this good news or bad news?
#Person1#: It's exciting news! If we find a second solar system, we might find a second earth!
#Person2#: You mean with people on it?
#Person1#: Yes! Isn't that exciting? | #Person1# tells #Person2# it's exciting that a second solar system has been found. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there is.
#Person2#: Hey, Isabelle...
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: Yes, I am the guy.
#Person1#: What a bummer! You set me up?
#Person2#: Let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you...
#Person1#: How dare you! ( starts to walk off )
#Person2#: Hang on one second. Hear me out, just this once, Isabella!
#Person1#: Why did you lie to me in the email?
#Person2#: I didn't lie. You just didn't ask me my real name.
#Person1#: I should have known it was you. No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly. I thought I might have found the one for me.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. It was cruel of me. But I promise it will never happen again? Look, there's a nice restaurant. Let me take you to dinner and we can talk things over. | Isabelle is waiting for a guy whom she knew online. The guy answered her 20 questions correctly so she expected a lot. However, she is angry to find the guy is Logan and thinks he is a liar. Logan apologizes and invites her to 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#: How is your English ability?
#Person2#: Not bad. I'm proficient in both written and spoken English.
#Person1#: English and computer skills are comparatively important to this position, especially in the starting period. What's your ability in these two fields?
#Person2#: I passed College English Test Band 6, with good skill in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I haven't got any certificate of computer skills, because I don't think certificates are necessary if what's needed is merely operating a computer. I think practically, to know how to use a computer is more important. And I am quite familiar with Microsoft Office.
#Person1#: What else do you have to prove your English ability?
#Person2#: I took a part-time job last semester in translating and doing reception work for an exhibition. My work included hosting the visiting foreign exhibitors, communicating with them, arranging their agenda, and translating several materials. I think this activity well demonstrated my ability in English. And I will be glad to take any form of English test you arrange for me to prove my ability.
#Person1#: How do you deal with those who you think are difficult to work with?
#Person2#: I stick to my principles and keep to the rules. Sometimes, they just lack enthusiasm. When I get them involved with something constructive, some of them change their attitude later.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks about #Person2#'s English and computer ability. #Person2# passed CET-6, did translation and reception work for an exhibition. #Person2# has no computer certificates but is familiar with Microsoft Office. #Person2# is principled and proactive in work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which pair of jeans do you like best?
#Person2#: I really like the straight legs.
#Person1#: But they aren't very fashionable. What about these?
#Person2#: I don't like the way they sag down. I feel like I have plumber butt in them.
#Person1#: That's the style! You just wear boxers.
#Person2#: What if someone got it in their head to give them a tug? What then?
#Person1#: You're so old fashioned! Nobody is going to pull down your pants!
#Person2#: If you ask me, it's a walking invitation! | #Person2# likes jeans of straight legs. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is old fashioned. | Summarize the 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 Joanne. What are you up to?
#Person2#: I'm just watching some television.
#Person1#: I'm so bored. I don't know what I'm going to do today and it is only ten in the morning.
#Person2#: Me too. Do you think we are boring people?
#Person1#: I don't think we are boring. It's just that we don't have any hobbies.
#Person2#: That's right. What do you think we should do as a hobby?
#Person1#: That all depends on what you like to do. For example, I like to doodle on the notepad, so I'm thinking about doing some real drawings.
#Person2#: I like to play the piano for fun.
#Person1#: Yeah. That can be a good hobby.
#Person2#: Hobbies are great. I'm going to make a list of all the things I like to do.
#Person1#: That's a great idea. I'm going to do the same. | #Person1# and Joanne feel bored. They talk about what they can do as hobbies and will list them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Oh, hi!
#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.
#Person2#: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?
#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in America very long?
#Person1#: No, not really. When I left Vietnam, I came to America and I lived with a cousin in Dallas for two years. Where do you work, Alice?
#Person2#: I teach mathematics at a college. What do you do?
#Person1#: I am an accountant at a company
#Person2#: Well, Tom. It's good to meet you. I have to go now. I am teaching a class this evening, and I need to get to the college.
#Person1#: It's nice meeting you too, Alice.
#Person2#: See you around!
#Person1#: Goodbye, Alice. | Tom moves to Alice's neighborhood. Alice has lived here for six years. They introduce their jobs to each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What does she do?
#Person2#: She works as a teller in a bank.
#Person1#: Does she go to night school?
#Person2#: Yes. She goes three times a week.
#Person1#: Why? What does she want to be?
#Person2#: She wants to be a manager.
#Person1#: What classes does she take?
#Person2#: She takes classes in accounting and business. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a bank teller takes night classes in order to be a manager. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.
#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back?
#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.
#Person1#: What about birth control pills? Don't they work on Italians?
#Person2#: Ha-ha. Birth control and abortion are four-letter words in my family.
#Person1#: And I heard that Italian men have very active libidos. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s cousin Anna who can't stop getting pregnant. | Summarize the 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, welcome to Bank of the USA. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: Hi, I need to transfer some money to another account. It's urgent.
#Person1#: Okay, have you made a wire transfer at our bank before?
#Person2#: No. I'Ve never made a transfer before.
#Person1#: It's alright, I will take you through the procedure. Are you transferring funds to a company or an individual account?
#Person2#: A company account. I need to pay a bill.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll need the name of the company and their bank routing number as well as their bank's address and phone number.
#Person2#: I have all the information in this folder.
#Person1#: Well. You'Ve come prepared. You have all the necessary materials so we can go ahead and make the transfer right now. It's a simple transaction, and we can process it today.
#Person2#: Oh, that's such a relief. I didn't want the payment to be overdue. Thank you so much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. | #Person2# needs to transfer money to a company account. #Person2# has all the information prepared so #Person1# makes the transfer immediately. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Brian, a company called me for an interview.
#Person2#: That's great! You need to prepare for it.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: Get your hair done at a good hair saloon. Tell them you are going for a job interview.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: Buy an expensive suit.
#Person1#: How expensive?
#Person2#: The more expensive, the better.
#Person1#: I can't afford too expensive, maybe $ 50 to $ 70?
#Person2#: That'll do it. The best way is to find the dressing color code of the company.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: If you know somebody at the company, ask them. If not, dark color will be fine.
#Person1#: Is a white blouse okay?
#Person2#: Yeah, fine. And dressing shoes.
#Person1#: Black?
#Person2#: Black is good.
#Person1#: White pantyhose?
#Person2#: No. Dark or skin colored.
#Person1#: Jewelry?
#Person2#: Necklace, ring, and earrings are all fine. But don't wear too many pieces of jewelry.
#Person1#: How about make up?
#Person2#: Not much make up.
#Person1#: Perfume?
#Person2#: Yes, some. But be aware that different people may like different scents. | #Person1# is going to take an interview. Brian gives #Person1# suggestions on appearance and dressing style. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are the requirements to apply for the position?
#Person2#: Your major must be computer.
#Person1#: Do you think my educational background suits this position?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm quite satisfied with your qualifications.
#Person1#: Does this job require that new employees take any kind of training course?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, training new members is usually necessary. We offer our new employees a one-week training course.
#Person1#: Could you tell something about the job?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. You will be responsible for the designing and developing new products and also be in charge of the evaluation of the software programs including complex software systems to ensure product features and operation complaints.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I believe I can do the job well. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements to apply for a position, whether new employees need training, and what #Person1# needs to do in this position. | Summarize the 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 how would you describe yourself, Miss Tao? What kind of person are you?
#Person2#: Well, as I mentioned before, I think I am easy-going. I enjoy working and talking with people and I'm a responsible person.
#Person1#: Did you have any difficulty getting along with fellow students or teachers?
#Person2#: No. Not at all. I'm quite easy-going.
#Person1#: What's your strong points?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm very responsible, I can make fast decisions, and I do not need much supervision. I enjoy completing challenging tasks.
#Person1#: What do you dislike most about your job?
#Person2#: Probably routine, dull work. Oh, I am much more enthusiastic if I'm given a challenge and responsibility.
#Person1#: What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a supervisor and employee?
#Person2#: A friendly one. I think an open, friendly, honest relationship should exist. An employee should feel she ( he ) can go to her ( his ) boss anytime with any kind of question.
#Person1#: Sometimes working with a foreign company can be stressful. Foreigners tend to get excited or angry easily, and they show it. Are you sure you can handle this stress? How do you deal with conflict in your present job?
#Person2#: Well, there's a lot of stress in a Chinese company also, although much of it is below the surface. I have confidence in my ability to handle conflict. If I have a problem with a co-worker, I do everything I can to work it out directly with that person. If I am unable to work it out, then I ask a supervisor to help out. If my boss shouts at me, I try not to take it personally. I try my best to understand the stress he is under. It's kind of like being in a family. Often family members say things in the heat of the moment, but don't mean what they say. A company is like a family, it has good times and bad times.
#Person1#: How do you feel about overtime work?
#Person2#: That's no problem. I know that every company has busy periods. When this happens, I'm ready to put in as much time as necessary to get the job done.
#Person1#: What is most important to you in a job?
#Person2#: I want to feel that I am making a real contribution to the company, so I would like my boss to trust me with important work.
#Person1#: Do you think that you are introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I'm quite outspoken. I enjoy calling a spade a spade and hate talking in a roundabout way. So I'd call myself outgoing.
#Person1#: Under what kind of circumstance will you lose your temper?
#Person2#: Seldom. But I hate someone's frequently being late or lazy.
#Person1#: OK. What are your strong points?
#Person2#: Hmm. as I mentioned, I can work well under pressure and I enjoy work that challenges me. I think that my English ability is also a strong point.
#Person1#: And your weaknesses?
#Person2#: I think I sometimes try to be over-organized. So I am learning how to let some things go and concentrate on the most important part of my job. | #Person1# interviews Miss Tao. Miss Tao sees herself as easy-going, approachable, responsible but sometimes over-organized. She makes fast decisions, enjoys challenging tasks, and dislikes routine, dull work. She agrees on a friendly relationship between supervisors and employees. She solves conflicts with colleagues on her own and tries to understand supervisors' stress. She is willing to work overtime and hopes to be entrusted with important work to contribute to the company. She hates lazy people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?
#Person2#: Sure, here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.
#Person1#: Well, not every Chinese can handle spicy food in the way people from Sichuan and Guizhou provinces can. Back where I come from, people don't eat a lot of papers and chilies.
#Person2#: Oh, I see how this food can be really hard for you. I can sympathize with that. I stayed in Sichuan for a year. The food was difficult at the beginning. Every dish was so spicy. After a while though, I got used to the taste, and now I won't consider anything a real dish if it isn't spicy.
#Person1#: Yeah, you can increase you tolerance for spicy food, but so far, I haven't had the need or the opportunity. Every time I try spicy food, it is a total disaster for my nose and eyes.
#Person2#: I completely understand. I didn't intend on liking spicy food at first either, but when you have no other choices, you've got to adapt.
#Person1#: Yeah, I guess that's a typical example of'when in Rome, do as the Romans do. '
#Person2#: Exactly. | #Person1# thinks the food is too spicy. #Person2# thinks it is just a little salty because #Person2# stayed in Sichuan for a year and had to get used to the taste. | Summarize the 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, welcome to prise star hotel. How may I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi, yes, I have a reservation. My secretary called and booked a room a couple of weeks ago, the reservation should be for a double bed, none smoking room.
#Person1#: And what name of reservation made under?
#Person2#: It should be under Steve Johnson.
#Person1#: Mmm, let me see, it seems there is no Johnson listed for a room for tonight, is there any other name that you reservation list under?
#Person2#: No, here is the confirmation number, would that help? It is 898007, I had the room booked with a visa cord card.
#Person1#: Ah, yes, here it is, you have a standard double room, non smoking on the 3rd floor, I just need to see some identification and the credit card you booked the room with if you don't mind. | #Person2#'s secretary books a double bed, non-smoking room with a visa card. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s reservation and asks to see some identification. | Summarize the 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, JC Consulting PLC. Chris Edwards speaking.
#Person2#: Mr. Edwards, this is Kristy calling from IBA.
#Person1#: Hi Kristy! What's going on?
#Person2#: Do you remember coming in to do the L / C amendment last week?
#Person1#: Yes, I certainly do.
#Person2#: The negotiating bank has just been in touch. . .
#Person1#: Oh, dear! There isn't a problem, is there?
#Person2#: No, Mr. Edwards, not at all. We are contacting you to let you know that everything has gone smoothly and the amendment has been accepted.
#Person1#: Kristy, that's wonderful! Thanks so much for contacting me personally. | Kristy calls Edwards to inform him that everything has gone smoothly and the amendment has been accepted. | Summarize the 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 will I earn per year in this job?
#Person2#: You can expect to earn sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
#Person1#: Are we covered by a good benefits plan?
#Person2#: The job has a menu plan where you are given a fixed amount of money and you choose what you most need in terms of benefits.
#Person1#: Can we take personal days off?
#Person2#: You get 2 weeks paid vacation and an additional 10 days of sick leave.
#Person1#: What do you offer in terms of a retirement plan?
#Person2#: We do not currently offer any retirement plan.
#Person1#: Do you reimburse for education that relates to my job?
#Person2#: We allow several weeks release time each year for our employees to attend job-related seminars and conferences.
#Person1#: Do you have a benefits brochure?
#Person2#: Whoa! Who said you got the job? | #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about annual salary, the benefits plan, vacations, retirement plan, etc. #Person2# gets impatient at the end because #Person1# hasn't got the job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: have you seen bill recently?
#Person2#: yes. He's in hospital with a bad back. One morning, he just couldn't get out of bed. His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital. He's been there for a few days now.
#Person1#: daisy's in hospital too. she got food poisoning last week. She thinks she got it from some bad seafood.
#Person2#: you have to be very careful with seafood. It tastes lovely, but it often causes upset stomachs. Have you heard anything from tom?
#Person1#: he's fine, but he had a fever last week. He probably just had a cold.
#Person2#: he might be allergic to pollen. My niece is allergic to pollen. It seems like she has a cold, but in fact it's her allergy.
#Person1#: I see. My niece just flew back from Australia to visit. She's got jetlag now. she's just resting today, but we'll probably go out somewhere tomorrow.
#Person2#: it's nice that she's back for a while. Thinking of all these ailments, I got a splinter the other day. It took a long time for me to get it out of my skin. Look.
#Person1#: oh, your hand is still sore. You should put some ointment on it to stop the swelling.
#Person2#: that's a good idea. You'Ve got a nasty bruise on your hand.
#Person1#: yes, I banged it against to cooker yesterday. It really hurt, but it's OK now. the bruise will disappear soon. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the physical conditions of their friends, their relatives, and themselves. Bill got a backache; Daisy got food poisoning; Tom had a fever. #Person2#'s niece is allergic to pollen; #Person1#'s niece got jetlag. #Person2# got a splinter. #Person1# banged #Person1#'s hand against to cooker. | Summarize the 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. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah, this dress is really nice! How much is it?
#Person1#: That one is one hundred and fifty dollars.
#Person2#: One hundred and fifty dollars? What about this other one over here?
#Person1#: That's one hundred and forty.
#Person2#: Hmm. . . that's a bit out of my price range. Can you give me a better deal?
#Person1#: This is an exclusive design by marco! It's a bargain at that price.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I think I'll shop around.
#Person1#: Okay, okay, how about one hundred dollars?
#Person2#: That's still more than I wanted to spend. What if I take both dresses?
#Person1#: Okay, I can give you a special discount, just because you seem like a nice person. One hundred and ninety dollars for both.
#Person2#: I don't know. . . It's still a bit pricey. . . Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: my final price! One hundred dollars for both! That's two for the price of one. That's my last offer!
#Person2#: Great! You'Ve got a deal! | #Person2# bargains for two dresses which cost $290 in total initially. #Person1# eventually let #Person1# take both at $100. | Summarize the 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 married?
#Person2#: Yes, I've just married.
#Person1#: How long have you been married?
#Person2#: I have been married for three years.
#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: There are four people in my family.
#Person1#: Who are the members of your family?
#Person2#: My husband, my mother-in-law, my daughter and I. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s marital status and the members of her family. | Summarize the 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, welcome to the International Business Counter, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hi. I need some help with these documents under L / C.
#Person1#: Of course. Is there a problem with them?
#Person2#: Yes. My Manager sent me in, there's a problem with the shipping time. It's been delayed quite significantly and my manager is unwilling to accept it.
#Person1#: You will need to return the documents. That's no problem ; we can deal with that for you now.
#Person2#: Thank you. I need to get this done as soon as possible ; my manager is tearing his hair out! | #Person2# wants to return some documents under L/C because of the delayed delivery. #Person1# promises to deal with it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Cody, how did practicing go this week?
#Person2#: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn't get a chance to memorize the second page, but I think I mastered the tricky section.
#Person1#: Great! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first. Good, good. This week, work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note. Now let's take a look at this tricky section.
#Person2#: Charles? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here?
#Person1#: It might work. I'll have to hear it. Show me what you'Ve done. Not bad.
#Person2#: It was horrible! I played play it much better at home!
#Person1#: It's just nerves. Just play the right hand for now. One two three four five six, ta ti tri-ple-ti. Good, good. Don't forget the accidentals! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp but now it's a G-natural. Now add the bass clef. You're going too fast. Remember the tempo for this piece is andante.
#Person2#: Is that better?
#Person1#: Yes, much better. Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal. What was that?
#Person2#: Sorry! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make.
#Person1#: That's ok, keep going, you're moving ahead by leaps and bounds. Watch your dynamics! Keep your elbows lifted. Remember to stroke the keys, don't pound. That's better! Remember that as a pianist or any other musician, your technique will be what separates you from the pack just as much or more so as your musicianship. | Cody is too busy to memorize the second page of the music. Charles lets Cody warm up with some scales and arpeggios first and then play the tricky section. Charles thinks Cody makes rapid progress and keeps reminding him of things needed to be paid attention to. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a sweater for my son. This yellow one doesn't have a price on it. How much does it cost? Do you know?
#Person1#: Yes, it's $ 42.33.
#Person2#: That's too expensive.
#Person1#: Here's a nice nylon one for $ 15.88. We sell a lot of these.
#Person2#: Yes, it is nice. I think I'll take it.
#Person1#: Do you want anything else? This kind of trousers is in discount. It only costs $ 13 each pair.
#Person2#: That's nice. OK, I'll take one. | #Person1# assists #Person2# to buy a piece of nylon clothes and a pair of trousers for #Person2#'s son. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for the summer?
#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.
#Person1#: Oh. So you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Believe it or not. I do. There are a lot of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when we're not making calls. It's really easy, since we just have to read from a text.
#Person1#: Are you doing this full time?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I can sleep as late as I want to in the morning. | #Person2# is doing telephone marketing full-time. #Person1# complains about those calls. #Person2# thinks the working atmosphere is fun and easy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Frank, I'm thinking of taking a day off and doing something with the children the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Sounds good. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: Tom wants to go boating at the park and Susan wants to go on a picnic. So we'll go to the park in the morning, go boating first and then enjoy a picnic.
#Person2#: What about in the afternoon?
#Person1#: I haven't decided yet.
#Person2#: Well, why not take them to a movie? There's a good movie on now about a boy's adventure in a forest. My friend David took his son Jim to see it last night. He said Jim really loved it.
#Person1#: Then I'll take them to see it Friday afternoon. By the way, I've got to go to a meeting this weekend. Could you look after the kids at home?
#Person2#: I have to go to a meeting, too. I'm afraid we'll have to find a babysitter.
#Person1#: What about Linda? She helped look after the kids last month and she did a great job. | #Person1# will take children to go boating and enjoy a picnic, and see a movie on Friday. Frank and #Person1# will be busy on the weekend so they have to find a babysitter. | Summarize the 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 we buy a car, dear?
#Person2#: I have been thinking about it for a long time. I think it necessary for us to buy one. We live so far away from my company.
#Person1#: Yes. With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work. It can save a lot of time.
#Person2#: Sure, but we don't have enough money at present.
#Person1#: Why not borrow some from the bank? I think we won't have to borrow so much now.
#Person2#: Well, let's go down town and have a look. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to borrow money from the bank to buy a car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.
#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.
#Person1#: But music gives people enjoyment. Learning to play the piano or the violin can help children develop their ability of understanding music.
#Person2#: I agree. But I still don't think it's a good idea to force children to learn too much when they are young. Can your daughter play the piano or the violin?
#Person1#: She can play the violin. | #Person1# finds nowadays many children can play some musical instruments. #Person1# thinks music brings enjoyment. #Person2# thinks children learn too much. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Will you book a plane ticket to London forme?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Next Tuesday, if possible.
#Person2#: That'll be the 21st of December.
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: There are several flights available.
#Person1#: Would you check what flights are available on the 21st of December?
#Person2#: All right. Let me check it over.
#Person1#: Morning flights will be perfect.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. There is a flight available on that day, at 10:00 a.m.
#Person1#: Fine. I'll take that flight, then.
#Person2#: 10:00 a.m. I'll fix your ticket.
#Person1#: When do I check in?
#Person2#: You must be there by 9:00 a.m.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# assists #Person1# to book a plane ticket to London at 10:00 a.m next Tuesday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is that Ann?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: This is Mike. How are things with you?
#Person2#: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy.
#Person1#: Busy? But you've finished all your exams?
#Person2#: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.
#Person1#: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him.
#Person1#: What a pity! How about the weekend then?
#Person2#: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents.
#Person1#: What about next week sometime?
#Person2#: Maybe. | Mike invites Ann to go for a movie but Ann needs to meet her friend and go to an art 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#: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?
#Person2#: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend. | Anna needs to stay in bed for her spine injury. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.
#Person2#: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.
#Person1#: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.
#Person2#: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of 'Fast Pass'?
#Person1#: No, not until now. Is that a bus line?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare.
#Person1#: That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs?
#Person2#: The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat.
#Person1#: So, do I have to make a reservation?
#Person2#: No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays.
#Person1#: Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler. | Sylvia asks Tyler about an easy way to the airport. Tyler suggests Sylvia make a reservation of 'Fast Pass' which takes $30 one-way to the terminal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Someone has stolen my car! I want to report it. The name is Walton-Harry Walton.
#Person2#: Where did you leave your car, Mr. Walton?
#Person1#: In Ludlow Street. Near the traffic lights.
#Person2#: Did you leave your car unlocked?
#Person1#: Of course not.
#Person2#: And what time was this?
#Person1#: This morning. I parked it there before I went to work.
#Person2#: When do you start work?
#Person1#: At nine thirty. But I got in early today. I started at seven.
#Person2#: That explains it.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: We have taken away your car. You can't park your car in Ludlow Street before ten on Friday. | Walton calls #Person1# to report his car was stolen. #Person2# tells Walton that his car is taken away because no parking is allowed before ten on Friday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Alice, what are you doing? You look worried.
#Person2#: Oh. There's something wrong with my electronic calculator.
#Person1#: Do you want me to have a look at it?
#Person2#: It's very kind of you, but I would like to have a try first. Er... You know... I can do without it in class this afternoon.
#Person1#: Oh, well, if you need any help, just let me know. I'm free after school.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | Alice finds there's something wrong with her electronic calculator and will ask #Person1# for help after school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
#Person2#: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
#Person1#: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decilious meal.
#Person2#: do you prefer brandy or ports.
#Person1#: port, please.
#Person2#: excellent choice. I love its smooth flavor.
#Person1#: the port is exquisite. It must have spent years aging in barrels. Am I right?
#Person2#: yes. You always have a good nose for wines.
#Person1#: next time we are about to dinner we should try some Canadian ice wine.
#Person2#: oh, what's that?
#Person1#: it's made from natually forzen grapes.
#Person2#: why not? It sounds great.
#Person1#: oh, here's to your health.
#Person2#: thanks. Cheers.
#Person1#: cheers. | #Person1# and #Person2# finish a good dinner and have some wines. They choose to drink ports. #Person1# suggests trying Canadian ice wine next time. They cheers. | Summarize the 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, betty!
#Person2#: hi, andy, how are you finding your new job?
#Person1#: pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.
#Person2#: that's nice. What do they have you doing over there?
#Person1#: well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different from my last employer. Before, when I was assigned a task, I was totally on my own but here most of the work is don
#Person2#: that' s really good. It's very important to feel like you are part of the team at work.
#Person1#: indeed. Team work is highly valued in this new company. I like our boss too. He is easy to get along with treats everybody with respect and appreciation. He's highly respected by all his employees.
#Person2#: that's great, that's good for a positive work environment and helps motivate employees. I wish my boss was like that.
#Person1#: true, take my former supervisor as an example. He was extremely controlling and overbearing. He always had to micromanage everything.
#Person2#: well, now you don't have to worry about that. This new place sounds really good.
#Person1#: yeah it is. | Betty and Andy talk about Andy's new job. Andy works in a new company where teamwork is highly valued and the boss is approachable, which is different from the last job. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her.
#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me.
#Person1#: And do you really love her?
#Person2#: I think I do. I don't think I can be happier with another girl. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is not sure whether Lucy has it bad for #Person2# but #Person2# really loves 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#: James, look at the girl over there! She's pretty, isn't she!
#Person2#: Who? The girl in red or the one in blue?
#Person1#: Neither, I mean the girl in white behind them. She looks really pretty.
#Person2#: Oh, that's Mary. She's a friend of my sister Anna.
#Person1#: So do you know her?
#Person2#: Yes, Anna invited her to our home last Sunday. We talked for a while. I'm sure she remembers me. Do you want me to introduce you to her?
#Person1#: Certainly. | #Person1# sees a pretty girl. James says she's a friend of his sister and would like to introduce #Person1# 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#: Tom, why are you surfing the net again? It's a real waste of time I've told you.
#Person2#: I'm doing my homework, mom. I need to write a paper and I'm looking for the information on the net.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes. You see, you can find a lot of information by entering the keywords and searching for them.
#Person1#: That's fantastic.
#Person2#: And the net can also help you do shopping. It's called e-shopping.
#Person1#: How can I do shopping without going to the shops?
#Person2#: It's easy. First, you log on to an online shopping delivery service, which will give you the pictures of different goods. Then you simply point and click around the screen for the goods you want. The goods will be sent to you.
#Person1#: I can't believe it. Let me have a try.
#Person2#: It can save you a lot of time. | Tom's mother thinks Tom wastes time surfing the Internet. Tom explains he's doing homework online. Then, Tom teaches his mother how to find information and go shopping 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#: Hello, welcome to the Daily Grind. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: Good morning, I actually have no idea what I want to drink today. Any recommendations?
#Person1#: Do you drink your coffee black? Or do you prefer to add cream, sugar or milk to it?
#Person2#: I definitely do not drink it black. The taste is so strong.
#Person1#: OK, well, then, do you like sweet coffee?
#Person2#: I guess so. To be honest, I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I've always been more of a tea drinker. But lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice. I feel like a fool when it is time to order, because I have no idea what to get.
#Person1#: Come in right up. You can pick up your drink at the end of the bar. Have a great day.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help. Where is your tip jar?
#Person1#: Down at the end of the counter with the drinks.
#Person2#: Great. Have a great day. | #Person2# has no idea what type of coffee to order because #Person2# isn't a coffee drinker so #Person2# feels like a fool when it's time to order coffee. #Person1# recommends sweet coffee 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#: Are you ready for the trip to the Big Apple?
#Person2#: The Big Apple? What are you referring to?
#Person1#: Don't you know? The Big Apple? Is the nickname for New York City. You're going to New York with us, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going. I'm really looking forward to seeing an exhibition of a modern American painter there, but I'm wondering where the nickname came from.
#Person1#: Some musicians in the nineteen twenties gave it the name when they played a concert in New York. The musicians called it the Big Apple.
#Person2#: Amazing. New York is such an interesting place and it even has an interesting nickname. | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to New York City. #Person1# tells #Person2# the Big Apple is the nickname of New York and the reason behind. | Summarize the 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 wrong with the bus? I have waited nearly an hour.
#Person2#: So have I, it's so cold. The weatherman said it's going to snow around 5 to 7 inches.
#Person1#: So what? Last night, the weather report said the snow would last only one hour, but actually it snowed about 3 hours.
#Person2#: I agree with you. Anyway, the weather changes so much, if it snows today, all stay at home tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, you're so lucky. I have to work as usual. I just work in the white building over there.
#Person2#: Really? We work in the same building.
#Person1#: It sounds good. Why don't we have a drink in the coffee shop while waiting for the bus?
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# wait for a bus in cold and discuss the weather. They find they work in the same building and decide to wait in a coffee shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why are you so dressed up?
#Person2#: I am on my way out to the celebration party of my company and I have to meet some important customers there. How do I look? Is my make up OK?
#Person1#: You look great. Your makeup is also perfect.
#Person2#: Do you think I should wear a different dress?
#Person1#: No, the one you have all looks great, especially with your purple shoes and your hair like that.
#Person2#: Thanks for saying so. Do you have any ideas which necklace I should wear?
#Person1#: With that dress I'd say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.
#Person2#: Thanks for helping out. Now that I'm ready. What are you doing tonight?
#Person1#: Don't you remember? I have a get together party with my college friends.
#Person2#: Oh yes. But who is going to pick up our daughter at school?
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll pick her up and then send her to my parents before I go. | #Person1# gives some suggestions on #Person2#'s dressing for the celebration party today. #Person1# also has a party to go but will pick up #Person1#'s daughter and sends her to #Person1#'s parents first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Reception desk, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Smith Brown, from room 1016. The last room on the east side of the hotel.
#Person1#: Yes. Can I do something for you?
#Person2#: You certainly can, I can't get to sleep. The people in the next room, room 1014 are making too much noise. They're probably having a birthday party. All the cheering and laughing are driving me crazy.
#Person1#: I see I'll give them a call.
#Person2#: I wish you would, this has been going on for over 2 hours.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'll take care of it right away.
#Person2#: Well, I was really hoping, you could move to a different room. Alright, let me check. Uh, would room 868 be alright? On the eighth floor.
#Person1#: That sounds great, thank you. | Smith calls the reception desk because of the noise from room 1014. #Person1# checks and moves Smith to 868. | Summarize the 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#: I am a graduate of a technical university and have been employed as a technician with Company or approximately 10 years.
#Person1#: Please explain why you are interested in leaving your current position and please elaborate on your technical skills.
#Person2#: I am looking for a growth opportunity, which I feel is not available at my current employer. In terms of skills, I am Microsoft certified in Windows XP and several other operating system
#Person1#: Where do you see yourself five years from now?
#Person2#: I see myself in a management position. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# as a technician who is looking for a growth opportunity. #Person2# tells #Person1# about some personal information. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like your bags to be taken to your room?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: OK. I'll get the bellman to taka them up. Which bags are yours?
#Person2#: My luggage is in the corner over there. They are the leather suitcase, the canvass holdall and the blue backpack.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Please be careful with the suitcase, it's very heavy.
#Person1#: I'll let the bellboy know. Don't worry, he's very strong.
#Person2#: And the holdall has some fragile items inside, so please be careful with that too.
#Person1#: Of course. | #Person1# will let the bellman take #Person2#'s leather suitcase, the canvass holdall and the blue backpack to #Person2#'s room carefully. | Summarize the 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 sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It ' s not really an occasion, it ' s more like I ' m sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends. It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness.
#Person2#: I think I ' m gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?
#Person1#: Mmm, well this is our I ' m sorry I cheated on you package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.
#Person2#: I don ' t think that ' s gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!
#Person1#: I ' m sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?
#Person2#: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier.
#Person1#: Get out of my store, you jerk! | #Person2# wants to buy some flowers to show his regret. #Person1# recommends two arrangements but he is not satisfied. After knowing that he insinuated a woman is getting chubbier, #Person1# asks him to leave the store. | Summarize the 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 will it take us to drive to London?
#Person2#: I think it ' s a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London, so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway.
#Person1#: that ' s unless there is a traffic jam. It could take three hours.
#Person2#: you ' re right. We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey, because we will be in built-up areas.
#Person1#: so, shall we allow three hours to cover the distance?
#Person2#: ok. You haven ' t seen my company car, have you?
#Person1#: no. let me take a look... it ' s longer than my car.
#Person2#: I think it ' s over five meters long. I can ' t remember exactly. It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour.
#Person1#: wow! That ' s fast! I don ' t think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway.
#Person2#: we can ' t. if we went that fast, we would break the speed limit. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree to allow three hours to cover the distance to London and talk about #Person2#'s company car's maxium speed over 200 kllometers 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#: I was told to come to you to get a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: No problem. Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put the gown on, with the opening in the back.
#Person1#: Then what should I do?
#Person2#: You will stand over here up against this plate.
#Person1#: Should I just stand naturally?
#Person2#: You will raise your arms up shoulder high.
#Person1#: Is this all right?
#Person2#: Yes, you are doing great.
#Person1#: Where will you be going?
#Person2#: I need to stand behind this shield. Now you will take a deep breath, hold it, and let it out.
#Person1#: Is that it?
#Person2#: That's it. You can get dressed when the film is developed. | #Person1# comes to #Person2# to get a chest X-ray. #Person2# gives instructions 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#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm great. Thanks.
#Person1#: What do you need?
#Person2#: I need to know if I have any fees to pay.
#Person1#: Actually, you do owe some fees.
#Person2#: How much do I owe?
#Person1#: Your fees total $ 235. 13.
#Person2#: That's crazy!
#Person1#: You need to pay these fees soon.
#Person2#: Can I do that right now?
#Person1#: Will you be paying with cash or check?
#Person2#: I think I'll be paying with cash. | #Person2# has to pay $235.13 fees which #Person2# owes and will pay with 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#: Sorry. What was that you said?
#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: At the Gate.
#Person1#: When, did you say?
#Person2#: Round about seven.
#Person1#: Who's coming?
#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't quite catch what you said. There's a lot of noise outside.
#Person2#: I told you not to forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Loretta? No, she can't come, she's busy. | #Person2# informs #Person1# of their meeting's time and place. #Person1# can't hear clearly. | Summarize the 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, Mr. Brown, we have visited the factories and I'm very satisfied with your factories production conditions.
#Person2#: Yes, they are our main export bases of tools with the advantage of having good production experience and long historical record. All their products enjoy high prestige in the world market.
#Person1#: That's very good. But I have little knowledge about the packing of your pliers. I just want to know the details about that.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll show you how the packing is like. We have a showroom on the ground floor. Let's go downstairs and have a look.
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: These are the various kinds of packing for pliers. Normally, we have three types of packing
#Person1#: Oh, the packing looks very nice.
#Person2#: The skin packing is the most advanced packing for this product in the world market. It catches the eyes and can help push sales.
#Person1#: Good, what about the export packing?
#Person2#: Well, they are packed in boxes of two dozens each, 100 boxes to a wooden case.
#Person1#: Is the wooden case strong enough for transportation? You see, 100 boxes of pliers are very heavy. It's about 2, 400 kilograms.
#Person2#: You can rest assured of that. So far, no customers have complained about our outer packing.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. By the way, do you accept neutral packing?
#Person2#: Yes, we can pack the goods according to your instructions.
#Person1#: Very good. Ok, Mr. Brown, I'm now totally satisfied with your packing. You can execute our first order now, and I will open the L / C immediately after I return to Taipei.
#Person2#: All right. We'll make the shipment as soon as your L / C is on hand. | Mr. Brown introduces the three types of packing which are the skin packing, export packing and the neutral packing for their pliers to #Person1#. #Person1# is satisfied and asks Mr. Brown to execute the order. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wake up sleepyhead. The sun is beginning to shine. What a lovely summer day!
#Person2#: Yeah, clearly blue sky. But it is a bit too hot for me. I don't like heat and humidity.
#Person1#: It's not that hot. It's cooler than yesterday. Let's go swimming!
#Person2#: That's a thought. It's still early, and the beach isn't crowded at this time of the day. If we don't stay too long, we won't get sunburned.
#Person1#: Yeah, sounds like fun. I can wear my new pink bikini.
#Person2#: There won't be anyone there to appreciate how cute you are.
#Person1#: Who cares! Well, the smart guys get there early. That's the kind of guy I want to meet. Let's go!
#Person2#: If you are going to husband hunting in a bikini, then I want to wear one, too.
#Person1#: Ok, you could borrow one of mine.
#Person2#: Thanks, how about the green and black one?
#Person1#: No problem. Here it is. | #Person1# wants to go swimming and husband-hunting in a bikini and invites #Person2#. #Person2# agrees and borrows a green and black bikini from #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#: There is a new coffee shop opening up down the street.
#Person2#: I hope that they have a good menu. Most coffee shops only have coffee and Danish.
#Person1#: That's right. You don't drink coffee, do you?
#Person2#: No, so it's usually boring to join my friends in the afternoon at a regular coffee shop.
#Person1#: What kind of things would you like to see on the menu?
#Person2#: Maybe a fruit salad and a few different hot sandwiches at least.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be too difficult. Since this is a small neighborhood, maybe they will take this suggestion.
#Person2#: Let's try it! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the new coffee shop. #Person2# wants to give the coffee shop a suggestion on its menu. | Summarize the 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 like music?
#Person2#: Well, it depends.
#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?
#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.
#Person1#: How about the words of the song?
#Person2#: It sounds nice.
#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's very emotional.
#Person1#: Of course, and I also like the rhythms.
#Person2#: Full of energy and hope.
#Person1#: Really. It's worth listening to and enjoying.
#Person2#: Certainly it is. It's worth an Academy Award. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotionaland full of energy and hope. | Summarize the 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 hate to say goodbye, but it's late.
#Person2#: Can't you stay for a little bit longer, it's only 8.
#Person1#: I wish I could. But I'm afraid I can't. I've got some serious studying to do. I have to go.
#Person2#: OK. See you on Today.
#Person1#: See you on Moday. Have a great weekend.
#Person2#: You too. Thanks for dropping in. | #Person2# wants #Person1# to stay but #Person1# has to leave. | Summarize the 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 what happened to Mike in Accounts?
#Person2#: No. What?
#Person1#: He got arrested on Friday night and spent the night in jail.
#Person2#: No. Really, what happened?
#Person1#: Well, it was all a big mistake, actually. He got home on Friday night really late, and apparently he'd been out drinking with some clients, so he was really drunk.
#Person2#: Was he out with the guys from the bank?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, they always get really drunk.
#Person1#: Well, anyway, he'd somehow lost his wallet and his house keys, so he couldn't get in. He lives alone, you know.
#Person2#: Oh, really. I thought he lived with his wife.
#Person1#: No, she left him last year.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Do you know why?
#Person1#: Hang on, let me finish telling you what happened. Where was I?
#Person2#: He lost his wallet and keys.
#Person1#: Oh yes, well, he tried to climb in through the bathroom window, but apparently he slipped and broke the glass with his foot. The neighbors heard him and thought a robbery was in progress, so they called the police.
#Person2#: Oh, no.
#Person1#: Yes. So when the cops arrived, they didn't believe his story
#Person2#: So then what happened?
#Person1#: Well, when he sobered up, he called someone from work to come and bail him out.
#Person2#: Well, that's a bit of a tricky situation.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the reason why Mike got arrested. Mike was drunk and lost the house keys. He lived alone so he had to climb in. The neighbors thought it was a robbery, so they called the police. | Summarize the 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 your weekend arrangements?
#Person2#: There're many things I can do on weekends.
#Person1#: What sort of things are you interested in?
#Person2#: I'm keen on talking short trips to nearby scenic spots. More often than not, I go with some of my friends. By the way, what are your favorites?
#Person1#: I love swimming and cycling. On Sunday morning I have swimming practice for an hour. In the afternoon, I just ride my bike around the city or along the country roads for almost two hours.
#Person2#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good. Where do you swim?
#Person1#: Mostly in the city's swimming pool. But on occasion, I go to the beach with friends. Well, what do you do at leisure?
#Person2#: I'm fond of dancing.
#Person1#: Good. You really know how to enjoy yourself. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their weekend arrangements. #Person1# likes swimming and cycling. #Person2# likes taking short trips to nearby scenic spots and dancing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful.
#Person2#: Ahahah, and I thought you were tired.
#Person1#: You know. . I have a weakness for long dresses.
#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too.
#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you?
#Person2#: Don't worry, Mary, I've got you covered.
#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in. | Mary wants to window shop because of short on cash but finds a beautiful dress. Jeanine will lend her the money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm looking for a gift for my friend.
#Person2#: Is it a Chinese New Year's gift or a birthday gift?
#Person1#: Well, it's a wedding gift.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Let me guess. . . something sexy for the new bride on her first night of marriage?
#Person1#: Basically. But I have no idea what to get! She's American and kind of. . .
#Person2#: Well-endowed? Don't worry. I have some bras with bigger cup sizes in the back. | #Person1# wants to buy a wedding gift. #Person2# recommends some. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do we need for the barbecue?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve bought a lot of meat. I'Ve got pork chops, small steaks, chicken wings, and plenty of hot sausages and hamburger patties.
#Person1#: I can't wait to start cooking! I'Ve bought the grill and charcoal. Do you have enough plates and utensils?
#Person2#: I think so. I bought some paper plates and cups for people to use. It will save on the washing up!
#Person1#: And if people drop them, they won't break. We'll need to buy some buns to make hot dogs and hamburgers.
#Person2#: They sell them at the shop around the corner. We can go and get some in a few minutes.
#Person1#: I brought some cheese to make cheeseburgers and some onions for the hot dogs. We'll need some tomato ketchup and some barbecue sauce.
#Person2#: I have the sauce, but remind me to get some ketchup at the shop.
#Person1#: How long does it take to cook meat on a barbecue?
#Person2#: It only takes a few minutes. Some people like their meat well done. Others like it rare. The great thing about a barbecue is that everyone can choose how they want their meat cooked.
#Person1#: They can cook it themselves to make sure it's exactly how they like it.
#Person2#: I hope you haven't invited any vegetarians! | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the preparations for the barbecue. They've got meat, utensils and paper plates, and are going to buy some buns and ketchup. | Summarize the 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 have worked in your present company for five years.
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: Why do you want to resign?
#Person2#: As you know I serve as a secretary in my present company, I really want to look for a more challenging opportunity.
#Person1#: What kind of work are you interested in?
#Person2#: Just as you advertised in the newspaper.
#Person1#: So you are interested in our company.
#Person2#: Yes, what's more, your company is one of the largest and best trading companies in this line of business. | #Person2# wants a more challenging opportunity rather than the current job as a secretary and is interested in #Person1#'s company. | Summarize the 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 the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
#Person1#: ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
#Person2#: this is Nathaniel Brown.
#Person1#: and what is your call regarding?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.
#Person1#: ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.
#Person2#: ok.
#Person1#: . . . sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?
#Person1#: ok. What's your number?
#Person2#: it's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.
#Person1#: let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.
#Person2#: no, there's no double six at the of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.
#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?
#Person2#: anytime before 6 pm tonight.
#Person1#: ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.
#Person2#: thank you!
#Person1#: bye!
#Person2#: bye! | Nathaniel wants to talk to Ms. Collins but she is busy. Leah takes Nathaniel's number and will have Ms. Collins call back before 6 pm. | Summarize the 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 sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her.
#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me.
#Person1#: And do you really love her?
#Person2#: I think I do. I don't think I can be happier with another girl. | #Person1# wants to know if Lucy loves #Person2#. #Person2# is not sure. | Summarize the 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 want to know what's your price per dozen for exercise books?
#Person2#: 15 dollars per dozen
#Person1#: Oh, it's rather too high. We have another offer for a similar one at a much lower price.
#Person2#: However, the quality of our exercise books is better than others. I can assure you that our price is the most favorable. A trial will convince you of my words.
#Person1#: If you can go a little lower, I'd be able to give you an order on the spot.
#Person2#: This price of yours is out of the question. You must know that the cost of production has risen a great deal in recent years.
#Person1#: I hope you'll give a second thought to it.
#Person2#: We'll have to discuss the problem later.
#Person1#: What about if we order a large amount of exercise books?
#Person2#: Could you give me an idea of how larger an amount you want?
#Person1#: About 300 dozens.
#Person2#: Then, let me check. For the large quantity you ask, considering the cost of raw materials, I think 13 dollar is our bottom line. And I can assure you this is the lowest price in the market in nowadays.
#Person1#: OK. That's a deal. | #Person1# wants to have a lower price for exercise books. #Person2# refuses at first but agrees after #Person1# promises to order a large amount about 300 dozens. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I don't think we need the MP4 any more. We would like to refund it.
#Person2#: May I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. You bought it 2 weeks ago, and you can only refund it in one week. | #Person1# wants to refund the MP4 but #Person2# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to cash my travelers'check. Here you are.
#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your money?
#Person2#: In tens and twenties, please.
#Person1#: No problem. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to cash the check. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately.
#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Have you seen the house?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend.
#Person2#: Is it nice?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen. There's also a garden.
#Person2#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet?
#Person1#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight.
#Person2#: When are they going to have the party?
#Person1#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow.
#Person2#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to. | Tom and Bill have bought a new house and will throw a house warming party. #Person1# has seen the house and got invited. #Person2# hasn't got the invitation 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#: I am afraid I have some bad news for you. It's about our order contract O5TSWAL.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: The goods arrived half a month later than scheduled. What's more, five cases were found broken and unit inside seriously damaged.
#Person2#: Really? That's something unexpected. You see, all our exports were strictly inspected before shipment. The goods were in perfect condition when they left.
#Person1#: But then there were some cracks in a number of cases. Almost all the bottom of the cases were loose.
#Person2#: That could have happened in the course of transit or unloading, due to rough handling.
#Person1#: But our surveyors found the damage was caused by poor packing.
#Person2#: But there is nothing wrong with our packing. Our cartons are standard export ones and we also enforced them with straps.
#Person1#: But you filled the cartons too full and the straps are not strong enough. When they were rehandled, some of them were broken.
#Person2#: I don't think the stevedores could have handled them with great care. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that their surveyors found the damage to their goods was caused by poor packing. #Person2# blames the stevedores for the damage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Be with you in just a moment, Madam... Yes, now may I help?
#Person1#: Yes, erm, I'd like to book a holiday somewhere in Britain.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Were you thinking of any special place in particular?
#Person1#: Well, I don't know really. Can you recommend anywhere?
#Person2#: Well, there's London, of course.
#Person1#: Well, no, no. I've been to London already. I think I'm looking for theatres and, erm, some of your pubs.
#Person2#: Let me think now. There's Salisbury, there's Chichester. Chichester's got a very famous theatre. And of course York, very famous for its York Minster the Cathedral. Yeh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh in Scotland.
#Person1#: Oh, I've not been to Scotland before. So, I mean, what have you got for Edinburgh?
#Person2#: Well, let me look that up ... here we are. Exeter, Edinburgh. Now we've got a three-day inclusive trip erm.., that's by coach and that would cost you $ 92.50, about $150. Alternatively, now just a moment. There's another three-day trip going by train, that's a tiny bit more expensive... also what we call inclusive.
#Person1#: Yeh ... erm, how much is that one?
#Person2#: That's $ 100, about $160.
#Person1#: What about the accommodation that goes with that trip?
#Person2#: Well, that is inclusive. It means... It's a three-star hotel, which is pretty good quality, right in the center of town. We've had a lot of customers who've stayed there and they have been perfectly happy. Er, it is what we call bed and breakfast though. Would that be all right?
#Person1#: Oh, that would suit me fine, because I'd like to try some of that Scottish food, that haggis, whatever it is... so... so... that...
#Person2#: Of course, so when would you like to go? This 3-day trip by train is only available in mid-week. That would be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Would that suit you?
#Person1#: Wonderful.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# wants to book a holiday in Britain. #Person2# recommends several places and #Person1# chooses a three-day trip to Edinburgh because she has never been there before. #Person1# asks about the accommodation that goes with the trip and feels satisfied. | Summarize the 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 collect a data for my report, I need to talk to someone who knows that small city very well. I was told that you lived there for quite a long time.
#Person2#: Oh, I wish I could help, but I was only a child then. | #Person1# wants to collect data. #Person2# may not be helpful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you all right? You look off color.
#Person2#: I'm OK. I feel a bit tired. That's all.
#Person1#: That is because you work too hard, I suppose.
#Person2#: I guess so. Do you remember the new student in my class?
#Person1#: The boy from Haiti?
#Person2#: Yes, he is having a hard time communicating since he doesn't speak much English.
#Person1#: Do you have any other students from immigrant families in your class?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. This year we have a Korean, a Japanese, and a Chinese student. I spend a lot of time with them so that they can catch up.
#Person1#: I know. It's very kind of you to help them with their studies.
#Person2#: But it's really rewarding to see them make progress and fit well into the group.
#Person1#: That's true. | #Person2# thinks it's tired to help international students with their studies but rewarding to see these students make progress. #Person1# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?
#Person2#: Eight O'clock.
#Person1#: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?
#Person2#: No, I have a group that goes with me.
#Person1#: So you go with a group?
#Person2#: Uh-huh.
#Person1#: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?
#Person2#: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that.
#Person1#: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?
#Person2#: We do 'kiritsu, rei.'
#Person1#: 'Kiritsu' and 'rei.' Now what are those?
#Person2#: It means 'stand up, bow.'
#Person1#: Stand up and bow.
#Person2#: Uh-huh.
#Person1#: And what do you study at school?
#Person2#: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that's math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see ..., we do gym too.
#Person1#: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?
#Person2#: No, we eat in our classroom.
#Person1#: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school?
#Person2#: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.
#Person1#: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# interviews Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Joshua talks about when and how he goes to school, what he brings to school, what he does, and how he eats at school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How soon do I have to leave my room?
#Person2#: Normally it's by 12 at noon on the day you leave.
#Person1#: Well, you see, my plane doesn't go till half past five tomorrow afternoon.
#Person2#: I see. Which room is it, madam?
#Person1#: Room 577, my name is Browning.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room then till 2 pm, if you wish.
#Person1#: Oh, that's nice. By the way, how long will it take to get to the airport from here?
#Person2#: It's usually a 90-minute ride. But you'd better set off at 2:30 in case there is a traffic jam on the way. | Mrs. Browning's plane will leave at 5:30 and asks about the distance to the airport. #Person2# allows her to keep the room until 2. | Summarize the 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#: It is now. Take a seat.
#Person1#: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come.
#Person2#: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire.
#Person1#: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe?
#Person2#: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip.
#Person1#: So, where are you from?
#Person2#: To tell the truth, I really don't know.
#Person1#: Uh, what do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now.
#Person1#: You mean back to Texas?
#Person2#: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ...
#Person1#: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction!
#Person2#: Ah. You're on the wrong bus.
#Person1#: I got to get off.
#Person2#: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something.
#Person1#: I have to get off.
#Person2#: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories. | #Person1# waited for over two hours for the bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus had an accident. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s experience and invites #Person1# to Las Vegas. #Person1# finds that #Person1# is on the wrong bus and wants to get off. #Person2# suggests not doing so. | Summarize the 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, man. What happened here?
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Someone ran a pen through the dryer, and now all of my clothes AND the dryer are a real mess.
#Person2#: Ugh. Wow. That's rough. Well, I have to go. I'm playing tennis with Jacob in a few minutes.
#Person1#: NO! No way! Wait, wait. What about the mess?
#Person2#: Well, uh, what clothes did you have in there?
#Person1#: I had two of my ...
#Person2#: They weren't mine?! Uh ...
#Person1#: Listen. I had two of my new shirts, a pair of shorts, and some running socks, and one of your work shirts.
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: And from the looks of the pen stain, you are the one who probably left a pen in your pocket from work.
#Person2#: Oooh. Uh ...
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: Here's the pen, and it has your company logo on it.
#Person2#: Oh. Uh ...
#Person1#: So, look, here. Here's your phone.
#Person2#: My phone? For what?
#Person1#: Call your friends and tell them you're going to be late. And try using this hairspray. It'll help get the ink stains out of the dryer.
#Person2#: Oohhh. Well, yeah, I guess it was my fault. Um, how about if I take you to buy some new clothes after I get back?
#Person1#: Okay. I'd appreciate that, but please, be more careful next time.
#Person2#: Okay. Sorry.
#Person1#: Love ya. | #Person1# finds it's #Person2# who left the pen in the pocket and made the clothes and the dryer a mess. #Person2# admits it and will buy #Person1# new clothes after playing tennis. | Summarize the 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 having a problem?
#Person2#: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it.
#Person1#: Did you try the card list?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's not there.
#Person1#: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about books since 1995 is in the computer. I advise you to try that.
#Person2#: No wonder! This book is published in 1998.
#Person1#: All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name.
#Person2#: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not?
#Person1#: Yes, it will. It will also give you the due date if it is out. If the book is in the library, it will tell you where you can find the book. | #Person2# needs a book but can't find it. #Person1# explains the reason and advises #Person2# to search for it on the computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you free this evening? Would you like to come with me to the International Center?
#Person2#: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it, though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students?
#Person1#: Not only for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and through the Center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family.
#Person2#: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do.
#Person1#: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives 500 miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to chat with. On weekday nights, they don't close until 11:30.
#Person2#: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight?
#Person1#: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight.
#Person2#: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together?
#Person1#: Sure. See you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the International Center where they can talk to people and get to know this city. #Person2# thinks it's worth visiting and will go with #Person1# tonight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Jonason speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Jonason, I am Kasy. I am sorry to tell you that I may not attend your birthday party this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing much.., but...
#Person1#: What's happened then?
#Person2#: I have an important exam at that time.
#Person1#: If so, I think we can hold the party ahead of time. What do you think about it?
#Person2#: Yeah, It is a good idea. I can't agree more.
#Person1#: Great and I wish you success.
#Person2#: Thank you, happy birthday to you. | Kasy can't attend Jonason's birthday party because of the exam. Jonason will hold the party ahead of time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't show you the apartment at the moment, because the tenant is still living in it. It's really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.
#Person2#: Sounds good, but we really can't rent an apartment without seeing it first. | #Person1# can't show #Person2# the apartment, so #Person2# can't rent it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.
#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?
#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.
#Person1#: When did you go there?
#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.
#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?
#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.
#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated.
#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties.
#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back.
#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans.
#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down.
#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office.
#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles. | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should go to the department store and get some new ties but #Person1# doesn't have enough money. They also discuss what to wear for the party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . .
#Person2#: If they all unite on a certain issue, it's the stockholders who have the final say. You'd think it might be our CEO or the workers, but in fact, the stockholders control the money so they have the most power.
#Person1#: Is it really that simple? It doesn't seem very efficient to run things that way. . .
#Person2#: It might not be the most efficient, but if you think about it, it makes pretty good sense. The stockholders are our investors. They own the capital in our company, so they should have say about what is done with the company.
#Person1#: I guess I'd buy that. . . | #Person1# doesn't understand how the stockholders can throw a wrench in the plans. #Person2# explains it to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month. That is to say, the R&D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market.
#Person1#: It is not an easy job. How do you like the advertisement for the new product?
#Person2#: That is the best one I have seen. I am sure our target customers, young people will love it.
#Person1#: Certainly. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their successful new product which made a record sale and there is much efforts behind 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#: Can you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well.
#Person1#: Where did you learn it?
#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child.
#Person1#: What else can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian. | #Person2# can speak English and a little Italian. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love.
#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there is not enough of a customer base yet. How can you be sure your idea will cash in?
#Person1#: To run a successful internet business, it requires a little research and relatively small investment. You've got to have a good idea of some kind of product that is in demand or would be popular.
#Person2#: That's marketing research. . . . But what about getting started once you have an idea?
#Person1#: After you have your great idea, then you can set up shop by registering a domain name, creating a website, an email address, and a hosting service. If you want to go all out on your website, you can put together shopping cart technology, but that can be pricey to start out with.
#Person2#: Sounds like a lot of work!
#Person1#: Anything worth doing takes work. Money doesn't grow on trees. . . . Most of us have to work for it. | #Person1# thinks internet business is easy but #Person2# doubts that. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to run it successfully. #Person2# thinks it's a lot of work while #Person1# thinks it worths doing. | Summarize the 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 like music?
#Person2#: Well, it depends.
#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?
#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.
#Person1#: How about the words of the song?
#Person2#: It sounds nice.
#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's very emotional.
#Person1#: Of course, and I also like the rhythms.
#Person2#: Full of energy and hope.
#Person1#: Really. It's worth listening to and enjoying.
#Person2#: Certainly it is. It's worth an Academy Award. | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotional and full of energy and hope. | Summarize the 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 your favorite movie?
#Person2#: My favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Oh, why is that?
#Person2#: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen.
#Person1#: That's true. It is a very funny movie.
#Person2#: You've seen it before?
#Person1#: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters.
#Person2#: Didn't you laugh through the whole movie? I did.
#Person1#: Me too. That movie brought tears to my eyes.
#Person2#: Mine too.
#Person1#: I have it on DVD at my house if you want to come over and watch it.
#Person2#: Sure, let's go. | #Person2#'s favorite movie is Superbad because it's funny. #Person1# also likes it and invites #Person2# to watch together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.
#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes it goes slow, and the alarm doesn't work either.
#Person2#: Would you like another one?
#Person1#: No, can I have my money back?
#Person2#: Emm, have you got a receipt?
#Person1#: A receipt?
#Person2#: Yes, I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without a receipt.
#Person1#: Though I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it. | #Person1# isn't satisfied with the product. #Person2# needs to see the receipt to give the money 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#: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA driving school?
#Person2#: Actually, it's called the ABC driving school.
#Person1#: Is it expensive?
#Person2#: I've had 10 lessons already and each one is 14 pounds.
#Person1#: I see. And is the teachers car new?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's not a big car, so parking is easy.
#Person1#: Where are you going to take your driving test?
#Person2#: I failed it last a week.
#Person1#: Did you hit something or?
#Person2#: The traffic lights were red, but I didn't see them and I couldn't brake in time.
#Person1#: Never mind. You can take the test again. Tell me about your teacher. Is he friendly?
#Person2#: He's OK. He's quite young and interesting to talk to but my father will give me my next lessons. He's cheaper. | #Person1# asks Peter about the driving school Peter goes to. Peter failed the driving test last week and will learn from his father. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.
#Person2#: How do you spend your time, Timmy?
#Person1#: I have interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practice playing it.
#Person2#: Do you often take part in a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I like to listen to some music. At present, my major objective is to learn from others.
#Person2#: Do you like classical music or pop?
#Person1#: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily?
#Person2#: Playing the piano is my favorite activity.
#Person1#: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together.
#Person2#: So do I. But I am weak in the theory of music.
#Person1#: Me too. Would you like to go with me to visit my uncle? He's a professor of the institute of music.
#Person2#: I'm glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice. | Lily and Timmy are discussing their arrangement of spare time and fine they have similar hobbies in music. They hope to exchange their experience together. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road?
#Person2#: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog.
#Person1#: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday?
#Person2#: No, my father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday, and I take the dog for a walk on Friday. My mom and my sister walk him on the other workdays.
#Person1#: Who walks the dog on Saturday?
#Person2#: On Saturday, we all go to the park and the dog comes with us.
#Person1#: Do you help with the housework?
#Person2#: Yes. My mom and my sister do the laundry. My father does the cooking and I sweep the floor. | #Person1# and Peter talk about Peter's house, Peter's dog walking, and the housework division in his family. | Summarize the 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 wrong with you? You look disappointed.
#Person2#: I am. I was surfing the web and my computer crashed again. Yesterday I couldn't get my word processing program to run. It's driving me crazy.
#Person1#: Did you lose any work when it crashed?
#Person2#: Nothing important. I backed up everything on disk. But I'm such a fool when it comes to computers. I can't understand.
#Person1#: Don't say so, please. You are a brain but you don't have gotten advanced computer, you know? It's not surprising that you have problems with it. Can you start it again?
#Person2#: I can't, Myron. It's like being totally crashed. I also asked Ron about it, but he didn't have time to help.
#Person1#: Do you want me to take a look at it for you? Maybe I can find the problem.
#Person2#: Would you? That would be great. You are the baddest man around, Myron.
#Person1#: Thanks, I think. | #Person2# is disappointed because the computer crashed. Myron thinks maybe he can find the problem for #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come on, why do you stop your car here? It's still a long way from the town.
#Person2#: I didn't stop the car. The car stopped itself. Let me have a look and find out what the matter is.
#Person1#: Is it out of gas? It was running so well.
#Person2#: Out of gas? Yeah, it's possible. Oh, yes, it is.
#Person1#: But there is no one around and not a building in sight. How can we get some gas?
#Person2#: Don't worry. Just stand by the road. Wave your hands when the next car comes. We are sure to get some gas from others.
#Person1#: It's getting dark. I'm afraid we can't get to the town before dark.
#Person2#: Take it easy. We are sure to get to the town and spend our night in a comfortable hotel. | #Person1# and #Person2#'s car is out of gas. #Person1# is worried but #Person2# thinks they'll get some gas from the next car. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?
#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I ' m sure I saved a lot of money by doing it myself and it was fun too. I learnt a lot by doing it myself.
#Person1#: So, let ' s see. You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls. You ' ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries. The bath, shower, and washbasin are the same as before, aren ' t they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. I gave them a good clean. They are in good condition and don ' t need to be replaced.
#Person1#: How long did it take you to do the tiling.
#Person2#: As I hadn ' t done it before, I had to keep referring to the instruction I got from the internet. Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening. Then I spent a few hours replacing the cracked wall tiles. Putting the cupboard up took about an hour, so it took me two days altogether.
#Person1#: I think you ' Ve done a very good job. As least as good as a professional would do. Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom?
#Person2#: You ' ll be lucky! However, I ' ll print out the informatin I got from the internet and you can do it yourself. | #Person1# admires the decoration of #Person2#'s bathroom. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to decorate the bathroom independently. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Lily, I am terribly sorry about this. But we have to put off or cancel tomorrow's meeting.
#Person2#: Cancelled? That's just can't happen!
#Person1#: Sorry to say, but nothing can be done. The equipment broke down and can't be fixed till Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, I hope it be fixed on Friday. | #Person1# regretfully informs Lily of the cancellation of tomorrow's meeting. | Summarize the 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. Is this the Roley Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, madam. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I ' m calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.
#Person2#: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying? | #Person1# phones to make a reservation for Mr. Brent. #Person2# helps 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#: Our Afghan customers wanna buy China's tea. I am thinking of placing an order with you.
#Person2#: Which tea do you prefer, black or jasmine tea?
#Person1#: I like both. Could you show me some samples?
#Person2#: Of course, here you are. These are Black tea from Anti, Oolong tea from Guangdong, Oolong tea from Fujisan and Longing tea from Xinu. The new products are Curls Black tea, Crushed Black tea and so on. They are the best sellers in many countries.
#Person1#: Oh, such a variety. All of them are excellent both in color and flavour. No wonder our people like China ' s tea better than any other kind. Could you give me some idea of the prices?
#Person2#: Here is our price list. All the prices on the list are subject to our final confirmation. You can see the prices are reasonable.
#Person1#: I'd like you to quote me CIF Karachi.
#Person2#: Right. Could you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offer?
#Person1#: Yes. I want 500 kilograms of Black tea from Anti, 200 kilograms of Jasmine tea from Hangzhou and 100 kilograms of Crushed Black tea, first grade.
#Person2#: Good. We will make the offer tomorrow afternoon. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes. See you tomorrow afternoon. | #Person1# wants to purchase China's tea from #Person2#. #Person2# gives an introduction to some samples. #Person1# decides to order Black tea from Anti, Jasmine tea from Hangzhou, and Crushed Black tea, first grade. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you exchange foreign money here?
#Person1#: Yes. Our bank is authorized to deal with foreign exchange.
#Person2#: What kinds of currency do you change?
#Person1#: We can change only three kinds of currency, USD, Japanese Yen and HK Dollar in our savings office.
#Person2#: Could you tell me what the exchange rate for USD is today?
#Person1#: The buying rate is 826. 44 yuan for 100 dollars.
#Person2#: I want to change some Us dollars to cover my expense here.
#Person1#: Please go to Counter No. 2, the foreign exchange counter. It's over there.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# wants to exchange the money to some US dollars in the bank. #Person1# offers guidance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?
#Person2#: Yes, that ' s right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.
#Person1#: Yes, I ' m pleased to see that you also got a distinction.
#Person2#: Yes that ' s right. I ' Ve always enjoyed studying. My friends say I ' m a bit of a bookworm, but my father always pushed us to succeed academically.
#Person1#: Well, it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca. So how about extracurricular activities at University?
#Person2#: Well I ' Ve always been keen on writing, so I became the editor for the University student magazine, which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter, to help the homeless in York.
#Person1#: What did that involve?
#Person2#: Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in the winter months. I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group.
#Person1#: I ' m sure. Okay, now let ' s move on to your work experience, shall we?
#Person2#: Yes, okay. | Rebecca shares her study experience and extracurricular activities at university with #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#: Last week, we had a performance review on all the staff in our department in last quarter. Stevens, can you provide more information about the performance review?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Most of us had positive review in last quarter. Take Fred and David for examples. Both of them try their best to achieve the best. Their progress is distinct, especially in last quarter.
#Person1#: They are popular in and out of our department. Fred is easygoing, while David is cautious in working.
#Person2#: All these say a lot for their characters.
#Person1#: So, I want to recommend them for a raise. Fred is promoted to be the assistant of manager in marketing department and David to be director of office. | Stevens praises Fred and David due to their distinct progress in last week's performance review. Then #Person1# announces the promotion of them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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