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#Person1#: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, when will the last examination be held?
#Person1#: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd.
#Person2#: I think you'd better wait until after that. When will this term end?
#Person1#: On January 26th.
#Person2#: Well, why don't you have it on the Saturday after that?
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party?
#Person1#: Oh, I think my roommates will all come.
#Person2#: You mean five other students will come?
#Person1#: Yes. Do you think I could ask Cousin Mark to make a video of the evening, mom?
#Person2#: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. I'll call and ask him whether he is free then.
#Person1#: Thank you, mom. | #Person1# is discussing with #Person1#'s mom about the time to hold the charity dinner party and how many students will attend 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#: Lenny, I'm not sure how to say this, but here it goes: I lost your cat this morning.
#Person2#: What?!
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know how it happened. She was in her usual place under the bed. When I opened the front door to get the morning paper, I saw her run past me really quickly. I tried to close the door in time, but she must have gotten out.
#Person2#: Diane, she's a house cat. She's not supposed to go outside, ever! She could get lost and never find her way back. Or worse, she could get hit by a car!
#Person1#: I feel like a terrible roommate, Lenny. I wish there were something I could do to fix this.
#Person2#: Wait... You've looked everywhere for her?
#Person1#: Yes... under the sofa, in the dirty clothes, behind the bookcase...
#Person2#: Did you check back under the bed where she was?
#Person1#: Hmm, I guess I didn't think to look there. I just assumed that she had...
#Person2#: Look who I found!
#Person1#: Oh, my! I can't believe it! I thought she had gone out of the front door, but I guess I didn't actually see her make it outside.
#Person2#: Sometimes she starts to head out there, but she changes her mind at the last second. Then she just goes back to her safe place! The outside world can be a scary place for her! | Daine regretfully tells Lenny that she lost her cat this morning when she opened the door, but they finally find the cat is under the bed because it is scared of the outside world. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, is that seat taken?
#Person2#: No, it's free, I think.
#Person1#: Right, I'll take it. Here I am. I thought I'd never make it.
#Person2#: What, catching the plane?
#Person1#: Yes, my brother insisted on driving out to the airport. The traffic was terrible, there being an accident or something.
#Person2#: I always travel on the airport bus. I know you waste a certain amount of time waiting around doing nothing. But at least you're certain that you'll be on time for the plane.
#Person1#: You're right. Better late than never. But of course, better never late. I try to make it at exactly 11 o'clock. That's when our flight is supposed to take off.
#Person2#: See they are starting to check on the seat belts. I suppose it won't be long now.
#Person1#: The take-off is the only interesting thing about flight, in my opinion.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. Landing can have its moment especially when the weather is bad.
#Person1#: Oh, that reminds me. The weather report this morning said sunny and warm. I don't see any clouds. So we'll be fine. | #Person1# manages to catch the plane and takes a seat next to #Person2#, they start a conversation about catching the plane and take-off and landing of the flight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you watch television last night, Richard?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. Was there anything that interested you, Laura?
#Person1#: There was a good game. Did you see it?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't. I wanted to, but my wife preferred to see an old film.
#Person1#: What a pity! It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
#Person2#: How did it finish?
#Person1#: It finished in a draw. What was the film like?
#Person2#: It was quite good. But I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first.
#Person1#: Did your wife enjoy it?
#Person2#: No, she didn't. After half an hour she stopped watching and started to read a book before going to sleep. | Laura tells Richard a good game she saw last night, and Richard tells her he watched a film with his wife. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome Jane Carter. Jane, you are so young. How can you sing so well?
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Green. I like singing very much. And I've been doing this for a while, above all I have Mr. James as my teacher.
#Person1#: No wonder. I believe you'll do a wonderful job tonight. Now ladies and gentlemen, Jane Carter. | Mr.Green introduces Jane to the audience and asks her a question. | Summarize the 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?
#Person2#: Nothing serious.
#Person1#: Maybe you'd better have a medical examination.
#Person2#: I think there is no need. I'm just having a cough and feel tired.
#Person1#: You need to take an X-ray photo of your lungs. I advise you to do as I told you. After all, whatever work you want to do, you must have good health. Don't you think so?
#Person2#: Thank you. But shall I make some calls to arrange some important business affairs first?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# having a medical examination, and #Person1# wants to arrange some business affairs 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#: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?
#Person2#: I suppose I do.
#Person1#: The climate here is pleasant.
#Person2#: You said it.
#Person1#: This city is really comfortable to living.
#Person2#: It sure is.
#Person1#: No other city can match it. It's heaven.
#Person2#: Well, If you live in other as long enough you love them just as much.
#Person1#: Maybe. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Dalian, and #Person1# loves its good climate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your family must be busy shopping for Christmas, now.
#Person2#: Oh yeah and decorating the house too was colored paper and pictures. they will put a Christmas tree just inside the front door, pained toys and colored electric lights along the branches and plays all the gift packages under it
#Person1#: Woo, your home will beautiful on Christmas.
#Person2#: Sure thing.
#Person1#: I do wish your christmas and happy new year.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Christmas. #Person2#'s family is busy with shopping and decoration. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Five days a week, too?
#Person1#: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.
#Person2#: Gosh!
#Person1#: That's too much for us really.
#Person2#: Where are you going now?
#Person1#: I'm going to try to find out where the school is located.
#Person2#: When do you start school?
#Person1#: I'm going to register right now.
#Person2#: That's good. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the school in #Person1#'s country, and #Person1# is going to register for the school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sam, I am so sorry. It was your birthday yesterday and I completely forgot about it.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I keep forgetting everyone's birthdays as well.
#Person1#: Margaret really told me off when she found out that I had forgotten all about it. We did try to phone you, but you and Jane must have gone out.
#Person2#: Yes, Jane invited me for dinner to this new restaurant which opened near us.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I know the one. How was the food?
#Person2#: The food was excellent, but Jane ordered a birthday cake, which they forgot about. So as you can see, you were not the only one.
#Person1#: Oh, no.
#Person2#: Yes, Jane was quite upset about it. The manager came to apologize and we did get free dessert, but still. . .
#Person1#: I would think this was the least they could do.
#Person2#: In the end it was a nice evening and I got an ipad as my birthday present which I wanted for a while.
#Person1#: Great. I have also been thinking of getting one. Do you think you could ask Jane to have a quiet word with Margaret? My birthday is not that far away.
#Person2#: I can try, but knowing Margaret she will see through that immediately. | #Person1# apologizes for forgetting Sam's birthday. Sam forgives #Person1# and talks about his birthday dinner and the present he got. The restaurant forgot the birthday cake and offered some free dessert as compensation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Joseph, who is that woman?
#Person2#: That's Susan.
#Person1#: What does she do for work?
#Person2#: She's a lawyer.
#Person1#: Is she American?
#Person2#: No, but she speaks English fluently.
#Person1#: She's really tall. Do you know her?
#Person2#: Yes, I know her. We're friends.
#Person1#: Who's that man standing next to her?
#Person2#: Which man?
#Person1#: That short guy on her right. What's his name?
#Person2#: Oh, that's Matt.
#Person1#: He's really good looking.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Do you know him?
#Person2#: I don't know him, but I think my sister does.
#Person1#: Is he married?
#Person2#: Yes, he's married.
#Person1#: I remember now. I met him before. | #Person1# is asking Joseph about Susan. Matt. Susan is #Person2#'s friend, and she is a lawyer, and #Person2#'s sister knows Matt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.
#Person2#: It certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
#Person1#: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain, will it?
#Person2#: I doubt it, I'll deal with it right away. Luckily it wasn't a glass of red wine, I'll just get a bowl of water and a cloth.
#Person1#: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic bag.
#Person2#: Afterwards, we can do the washing up together. Everything will be finished within an hour. Your friend Keith is really funny. I liked his magic tricks.
#Person1#: Yes, he's very good. . isn't he? He told some funny stories too.
#Person2#: Amanda told some very funny jokes. At the beginning of the party, she was being very serious.
#Person1#: I think that she had a litter too much of the punch.
#Person2#: What did you put in that punch? It tasted great, but was quite strong.
#Person1#: That's my little secret. Did you like the snacks that I prepared?
#Person2#: Very much. The birthday cake was delicious, wasn't it? Emily told me that she and karen made it themselves.
#Person1#: That cake tasted so good! It disappeared within minutes, so I think everyone liked it a lot. How's that stain?
#Person2#: All cleaned up. Are you ready to start on the washing up? | #Person2# helps #Person1# clean up after the party, and they are discussing the good bits of the party, including Keith's magic tricks, Amanda's funny jokes, the punch, and the birthday cake. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That'll be $70, please. Will you be paying by cash or charge?
#Person1#: Charge. Here's my card.
#Person2#: Okay, sir, here you are. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying pants and talks about the policy on returns. | Summarize the 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 band is pretty good. How do you like the music?
#Person2#: It's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.
#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?
#Person2#: Of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer...
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer myself.
#Person2#: You're dancing so well.
#Person1#: You dance beautifully too.
#Person2#: When did you learn to dance?
#Person1#: In college. But I don't dance very often. What's your favourite dance?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. It depends. But I love the waltz. | #Person1# and #Person2# are at a live music concert, and #Person1# invites #Person2# for a dance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is it? I'm trying to study here.
#Person2#: Lisa, you are the most beautiful woman in the world.
#Person1#: Oh, knock it off, Justin. Just tell me how much you need?
#Person2#: What? Can't abroad jis sister how pretty is.
#Person1#: Dude, I really don't want to lend you any cash.
#Person2#: OK. I need a $60 to pay for a parking ticket. I got outside the bank lost tonight.
#Person1#: Here's the money. Just take it away, OK?
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, Lisa. But I only need 60.
#Person1#: The extra 20 is so. You can take yourself out to dinner tonight. That's the only way I will ever get some starting down around here. | Justin flatters Lisa to get some money to pay a parking ticket. Although Lisa sees through, she gives him the money to get rid of him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes. It's winter there.
#Person1#: Is it very cold there?
#Person2#: While the weather doesn't get too cold but it often snows in the mountains. So I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat. So I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
#Person1#: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
#Person2#: Well, I guess so, you never know when you might need something for a party or a nice date. So I'll probably take a suit.
#Person1#: Have you forgotten Alice's wedding?
#Person2#: Oh right, then I'll definitely take a suit. | Jake needs to buy some clothes for his trip because it snows in the mountains, and #Person1# reminds him to bring a suit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've been invited to a dinner party tomorrow. What time should I arrive for that?
#Person2#: On time, or even a few minutes late, but not early.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because the host and Hostess are running around finishing last minute chores.
#Person1#: I never thought of that. But what the dinner get cold if people come several minutes late?
#Person2#: No. Generally it's planned so that when you arrive you get a drink and then chat with people for a while. When all the guests have arrived and finish their drinks, you sit down to dinner or go to the buffet table.
#Person1#: What are they get caught in a traffic jam, or the subways late or something else happens? And I'm going to be really late.
#Person2#: You must call and say you're coming, but you'll be late.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: By the way, a dinner invitation doesn't call for you to eat and run.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: People do talk to each other during the meal. But after dinner, they also sit around and talk. If the conversation is good, it might go on until 11:00 or 12:00 or even late into the night. I think it's a good opportunity to practice your oral English.
#Person1#: I agree. I'll tell mom, maybe I will be late back home. | #Person1# got invited to a dinner party, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to arrive on time or a bit late because the hose and hostess are preparing. If late, contacting the host to let them know the situation. | Summarize the 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 Tina, What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just reading some things on line about holidays, nothing special, why?
#Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me with something if you have time that is.
#Person2#: Sure. I'm never too busy to do you a favor.
#Person1#: It's the new employee, Sandy. It's her birthday today and the office got a cake and ice cream for her, but I just learned that she can't eat chocolate.
#Person2#: And everything is chocolate, ha?
#Person1#: Right, so if you wouldn't mind, could you run to the store and get something else for her?
#Person2#: Which store? I know there is a cake store on Olive Ave, but that's far away.
#Person1#: The supermarket on Downing Street would have ice cream.
#Person2#: I don't like that store. I'll go to the store over on Abbey Road, it's close by and I think they might have cakes, too.
#Person1#: Thanks, so much. I owe you one. | Today is Sandy's birthday, and she cannot have chocolate. Tina will help #Person1# get some something that contains no chocolate for Sandy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: In today's sporting world, we have Simon Webster. Welcome Simon. Tell me, how do you feel about talking to older drivers?
#Person2#: They're happy to give advice if I needed. I always talk to drivers with more experience if I'm going to drive on a track I haven't raced on before. I try to get as much information as possible, so I don't make any mistakes.
#Person1#: And what's the hardest thing for you about being a racing driver?
#Person2#: I find it very difficult to take time off. I do go away on holiday probably not as often as I should, but the mistake I always make before a race is to push myself to keep training when I really should rest. When I train too much, I'm tired when the race actually starts.
#Person1#: A lot of small boys are interested in cars. How did you get interested.
#Person2#: My friends were all more interested in football, but my dad did a bit of racing. I started going to race tracks with him as soon as he let me try. He realized I would be good at it and wanted me to succeed. I know it's really popular now with kids who watch it on TV, but I never did.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much for talking to us today. | Simon Webster has an interview from Sporting World. #Person1# asks Simon about talking to older drivers, the hardest thing for him being a racing driver, and how he started to be interested in racing. | Summarize the 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 was your vacation, Matthew?
#Person2#: It was pretty fun. Unfortunately, when I got to the airport in Phoenix, I discovered that the airline had lost one of my suitcases.
#Person1#: Oh, no! That's very inconvenient.
#Person2#: Yeah, I was upset because I had gifts for my family in there.
#Person1#: Have they located it? My suitcase was lost when I flew to New Orleans last year. I was worried that I'd never see it again.
#Person2#: Yeah, they found it. It was accidentally put on a flight to Seattle. So they're sending it back to Phoenix.
#Person1#: Well, that's a relief.
#Person2#: Yeah, but it won't arrive until midnight. So the airline will have an employee bring it to my house in the morning.
#Person1#: Well, at least the airline has good customer service.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been pretty happy with it. | Matthew tells #Person1# that the airline has lost one of his suitcases in his vacation, but the airline found it and got it back to Matthew. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go?
#Person1#: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30.
#Person2#: Do you have a lot of luggage?
#Person1#: No, only one large bag and two small bags.
#Person2#: I see, I'll take my smaller car then. Where will you leave for? Beijing, Tianjin or Guangzhou?
#Person1#: I am going to Beijing first. Three days later I will fly to Shenzhen.
#Person2#: Will I be able to enter the waiting room with you?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. You should probably just see me off at the entrance.
#Person2#: I see. Oh, by the way, would you mind giving me a call tomorrow morning in case I forget?
#Person1#: No problem. I will call you at 7:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: When will you come back from Shenzhen?
#Person1#: I will come back next Tuesday. Exactly a week later.
#Person2#: In that case, I think I can pick you up when you come back.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# asks Tim whether Tim could drive #Person1# to the station tomorrow morning. Tim agrees and takes his smaller car. Also, he will pick #Person1# up when #Person1# comes 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#: Hello, E-shop. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I've just received your catalog and I'd like to inquire about something in it.
#Person1#: Yes, ma'am. What's the product number?
#Person2#: SP 506.
#Person1#: Let me see. Here we are. It's our latest model of electronic dictionary.
#Person2#: How many dictionaries does it contain?
#Person1#: It contains a total of 6 dictionaries with different functions and an encyclopedia. You can also download updated materials from our website.
#Person2#: Good. I want one of those. And the prices is?
#Person1#: It's 500 UN, and you will also receive a memory stick for free.
#Person2#: That sounds great. When can I get it?
#Person1#: Within 2 days on November fifteenth.
#Person2#: Can I pay by credit card?
#Person1#: Of course. I have to mention that we charge 20 UN for the delivery.
#Person2#: Alright. | #Person2# inquiries about an electronic dictionary containing 6 dictionaries and an encyclopedia from E-shop and #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in ordering it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is the International Youth Hotel. How can I help you?
#Person2#: oh, yes. I want to check whether you still have any vacancies. I need three single rooms for next Monday.
#Person1#: ok. There're vacancies. Since the peak season is coming, it's advisable to book soon. Would you like to make a reservation now?
#Person2#: yes, please. Do you take credit cards?
#Person1#: yes, we accept all major credit cards.
#Person2#: and how about Internet access?
#Person1#: there's free Internet access in the lobby.
#Person2#: is it available in the rooms?
#Person1#: Unfortunately not.
#Person2#: that's OK. Is breakfast included?
#Person1#: yes, breakfast is included and parking is available.
#Person2#: fantastic. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: you're welcome. And we have 24 hour reception. Please don't hesitate to call anytime if you have any further questions. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to book three single rooms using credit cards. | Summarize the 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 get you?
#Person2#: A cheeseburger and an order of french fries would be great.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: I feel like having a Coke.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I think I'll join you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, everyone. Let me introduce myself to you...
#Person2#: You don't need to introduce yourself, Yang. You're famous.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much but I thought l'd try and chair the meeting by the rule, at least for a while.
#Person2#: OK, OK!
#Person1#: Now, I'd like to get things under way. The main topic on today's agenda is the development of a U. S. sales strategy for the new EBB. I'd like to hear all of your ideas, Mr. Wall, you seem in top form today. Could you start the ball rolling?
#Person2#: Uh, oh, sure. Well, I think we should keep in mind that the key to good sales is advertising.
#Person1#: Well, that's kind of obvious.
#Person2#: Give me a break, Mr. Yang.
#Person1#: Uh, let's keep this going, shall we? | Mr. Yang chairs the meeting by the rule. He introduces himself first and then asks people to share their ideas about the development of a U.S. sales strategy. | Summarize the 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 a blogger?
#Person2#: sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years.
#Person1#: oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started?
#Person2#: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate strides.
#Person1#: what do you usually write about?
#Person2#: at first, I'll write about my life there. Like interesting things on the campus, travel stories, special English words that I come across. Sometimes, I'll post my pictures on my blog so my family an
#Person1#: that's interesting. How often do you write a blog?
#Person2#: it's random. If there happen to be a lot of things going on, I may add several new entries in a week, and if I've got nothing to share, I may leave my blog untouched for weeks.
#Person1#: got it. Are you still updating your blog?
#Person2#: sure, since I came back from the US, I've been keeping the habit of blogging, simply to share my personal insights on any topic I like.
#Person1#: good for you. I know many people just leave their blogs alone after the first few months. | #Person1# asks #Person2#, who has been writing a blog for almost three years, about blogging. #Person2# has begun blogging about interesting graduate school life in the U.S. randomly since #Person2# came back from the U.S. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow! Your fruit looks really fresh! How much are these apples?
#Person2#: The apples are 30NT each. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Let's see, 30NT is about... almost a dollar US. What?! How about these pineapples?
#Person2#: They're 250NT each, but they're not edible. They're only used for worship.
#Person1#: Hmm, 250NT is... 8 dollars?! ! And you can't even eat them? You're crazy!
#Person2#: Wait! Don't go just yet. These bananas are pretty cheap--only 35NT for this bunch.
#Person1#: Now that's more like it! Bananas have lots of potassium, too!
#Person2#: They're also good for your digestion! Would you like some kiwis, too?
#Person1#: Are they from Taiwan?
#Person2#: They're imported from New Zealand. Four for 50NT. Nine for a hundred.
#Person1#: OK. I'll take four kiwis. | #Person1# will take some bananas and four imported kiwis while #Person1# thinks apples and pineapples are too expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon!
#Person2#: Good afternoon! Sit down, please. How are you?
#Person1#: I'm very well, thank you. How are you?
#Person2#: Very well too, thank you very much. Isn ' t it a lovely day?
#Person1#: Yes, it's beautiful, but it's also very hot.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in your country?
#Person2#: Mm... It's quite warm now.
#Person1#: Where do you live?
#Person2#: In London. Where do you live?
#Person1#: Here. Near this school. | #Person1# meets #Person2# on a lovely day. It's quite warm now in London where #Person2# lives. | Summarize the 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, ABC Incorporated. How many I direct your call?
#Person2#: I would like to speak to Mr. Miles.
#Person1#: I am sorry, sir. He isn't in right now. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes. Can you tell him Bob White called?
#Person1#: And your company name, please.
#Person2#: He knows who I am.
#Person1#: Is there a telephone number where you can be reached?
#Person2#: I can be reached at 544-879-9087 until 5 p. m. today.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. I'll tell him you called.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Bob White asks #Person1# to tell Mr. Miles to call him back before 5 p. m. today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I am Mr. Johnson at room 309. I would like to have a safe box. Do I need to pay for a safe box?
#Person2#: No, you don't. Just fill out this card and sign your name and room number on it.
#Person1#: Here you are. Can I have a larger envelope to put my valuable things in it?
#Person2#: Yes, will this do?
#Person1#: Yes, it's perfect.
#Person2#: Wait a minute. This is your safe box key, don't lose it. You'll have to pay two thousand yuan if you lose the key.
#Person1#: OK, I won't. | #Person2# gives Mr. Johnson a safe box and a larger envelope. He will be fined if losing the safe box key. | Summarize the 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#: Hello, Debbie. This is Donald.
#Person1#: Oh, hi, Donald.
#Person2#: What happened yesterday? You forgot our date, didn't you?
#Person1#: Well, it rained hard all day and I had a bad cold, so I decided to stay home.
#Person2#: You did? But I tried to call you at least twenty times and nobody answered.
#Person1#: Oh, the telephone lines were damaged by the storm. They repaired them yesterday.
#Person2#: What did David do yesterday? Did he and Judy go dancing?
#Person1#: No, they stayed home and played cards with the children.
#Person2#: And what did you do? Did you play cards, too?
#Person1#: No. I listened to records and studied, what did you do yesterday, Donald?
#Person2#: I just told you, Debbie. I tried to call you twenty times! | Donald called Debbie yesterday, but Debbie missed them because the telephone lines were damaged. Debbie listened to records and studied when David and Jucy played cards with children. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you go to the concert last weekend?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. And you? Was it good?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I enjoyed it a lot. There was a folk singer, a violinist and a pianist.
#Person2#: How much was the ticket?
#Person1#: I only paid two dollars for mine. | #Person1# went to a great concert. | Summarize the 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 noticed the Mexican restaurant on the other side of this street?
#Person2#: You mean the one with the yellow bricks? But last time I saw it, it wasn't really in business yet. I saw some people inside furnishing the rooms. Is it open now?
#Person1#: Yes, someone give me a pamphlet introducing the restaurant and its business hours when I passed by this morning. So, let's have a try. My treat.
#Person2#: Great, I like the idea of trying some new food.
#Person1#: Good for you. Today we have more chances to try some new food because there are now many new form restaurants in our city coming from places all over the world.
#Person2#: Also some traditional Chinese food, like noodles and dumpling are marketed in modern ways with improved food quality. I heard this year, the government has imposed very stringent inspection on the hygiene conditions restaurants and suppliers of food are also under tighter control.
#Person1#: For sure all the customers will benefit from this. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the Mexican restaurant to try some new food. They think customers will benefit from the stringent inspection imposed by the government. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you read the news that'China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December, ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market'?
#Person2#: No. Does the newspaper say what has caused that?
#Person1#: Yes. It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth quarter on expectations of tightening politics.
#Person2#: I think the government should make a serves of moves to cool the market.
#Person1#: Right. The climbing property prices has become a headache for Chinese residents. | #Person1# tells #Person2# China's property rose fast because of the purchase rush. #Person2# thinks the government should cool the market. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: do you have internet in your room?
#Person2#: sure, I am a total internet junkie, I can't survive without internet.
#Person1#: really? What do you usually do online?
#Person2#: well, there are a lot of things, like reading news, email, shopping, etc. but mostly I chat online. You could say I'm addicted to online chatting.
#Person1#: I never chatted online before. What's it like.
#Person2#: well, basically it's similar to face-to-face chat, but you type instead of talk. You should try it at least once.
#Person1#: really? Who do you chat with?
#Person2#: to people all over the world! I have a lot of net pals. See, the magic of internet is that it connects people from all over the world. You can chat with someone thousands of miles away as if they were
#Person1#: that's amazing. I will install an online messenger program when I get home.
#Person2#: well, my suggestion for a newbie like you is that don't get lost in the cyberspace. You know internet won't do the filtration for you, so you still need to use your judgement. There are a lot of per
#Person1#: don't worry. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s addicted to chatting with people all over the world online. #Person2# suggests #Person1# using #Person1#'s judgment and don't get lost in the cyberspace. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Isn't this great? I always wanted to own a farm, live out in the country, grow my own food!
#Person2#: This is very beautiful. Though I have to confess, I don't know the first thing about farming!
#Person1#: That's fine! Don't worry about it!
#Person2#: What was that?
#Person1#: Relax, it was just a goat!
#Person2#: And that?
#Person1#: It's just the cows that are grazing over there. We can milk them later.
#Person2#: What was that?
#Person1#: Honey, seriously, It's just a sheep. Relax!
#Person2#: Relax, that was just the horses and donkeys that are in the stable.
#Person1#: You know what? I don't think I can hack it here out in the countryside. I'm going back to the city! | #Person1# always wanted to own a farm but #Person2# doesn't know much about it. #Person1# shows poultry to #Person2# who wants to return to the city. | Summarize the 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, David! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, just looking at these club notices. I'm thinking of joining one. Hey-why don't we join a club together? How about the Tennis Club?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm not good at tennis at all. . .
#Person2#: Neither am I. It's just that the best-looking girls are in that club.
#Person1#: Oh, come on. That's no reason to do something you're not interested in.
#Person2#: Well. . . What are you interested in?
#Person1#: How about the Classical Music Club?
#Person2#: Joanna, give me a break.
#Person1#: Hey-how about the Cinema Club?
#Person2#: Sounds OK to me. I like movies. Hey, Joanna, look - there are a lot of decent-looking guys here. And the club jackets - they're really hot! I think we made the right choice! | David and Joanna aren't good at tennis but David wants to join the Tennis Club because of the best-looking girls. They will join the Cinema Club. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: I have to run to the grocery store.
#Person1#: Don't you hate fighting the crowds on the weekends?
#Person2#: Yes, but I am out of food and milk.
#Person1#: What store do you shop at?
#Person2#: The small one, just down the street. I like their generic brand.
#Person1#: I have been using the store across town for years.
#Person2#: I hear they have very nice stuff.
#Person1#: They do, but they're a little expensive on certain items.
#Person2#: Well, you should try my store. The prices are good.
#Person1#: I will sometime. Thanks for the advice. | #Person2# will go to the grocery store. #Person2# suggests #Person1# trying #Person2#'s store with good prices. | Summarize the 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 know that you are interested in our washers.
#Person2#: Yes, we are thinking of placing an order. However we would like to know what kinds of machines are available for export and in addition your sales terms, including mode of payment, discount and possible date of delivery.
#Person1#: We supply washers of all types and sizes. We have years of experience in the manufacture of washers.
#Person2#: We have read about this in your sales literature. Could you give us some idea of your prices?
#Person1#: Our prices compare favorably with those offered by other manufactures either in Europe or anywhere else. Here are our latest price lists. You will see that our prices are very attractive.
#Person2#: Do you take special orders? That is, do you make machines according to the specific requirements from clients?
#Person1#: Sure, we do.
#Person2#: How long does it usually take you to make delivery?
#Person1#: As a rule, we deliver all our orders within three months after receipt of relevant L / C. It takes longer, of course, for special orders. In no case would it take longer than six months.
#Person2#: Good. One more thing, we'd like you to quote us on CIF basis.
#Person1#: Okay. No problem. | #Person2# is interested in #Person1#'s washers. #Person1# tells #Person2# that they supply washers of all types and sizes with favorable prices. And they take deliver orders within three months or special orders within six months. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you introduce some whitening products for me?
#Person2#: Please forgive me just being frankly, madam. You don't need whitening products because you look pretty white. But you have freckles on your face.
#Person1#: Then what kind of product can fade freckles?
#Person2#: I recommend Nisei products. This brand has a face cream which is effective on fading freckles.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 419 yuan.
#Person1#: It is too expensive for me. Do you have something cheaper?
#Person2#: I'm afraid there isn't. | #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs freckles-fading products instead of whitening products but #Person1# thinks they're too expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Chen. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. I will go to Mainland China for a business trip tomorrow, and I want to change some Hong Kong dollars into Renminbi.
#Person1#: How much do you want, Mr. Chen?
#Person2#: One thousand yuan, please. By the way, what is today's exchange quotation?
#Person1#: The rate is still high for other foreign currencies. The exchange rate for Hong Kong dollars into Renminbi is 1. 053 Renminbi yuan to one dollar.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Could you please split the one thousand Renminbi into hundreds and tens?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. How do you want it?
#Person2#: Five hundred in hundred RMB notes and the others in ten RMB notes, please.
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Chen. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# helps Mr. Chen change some Hong Kong dollars into one thousand Renminbi. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you want for your birthday from your parents?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe a pair of new shoes.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask them to buy you a PC? You will soon use it at college.
#Person2#: That's a dandy idea. Thank you for reminding me. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# ask for a PC from parents for birthday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: Ok, on that day, boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate to return.
#Person1#: So romantic. Young people must have lot of fun.
#Person2#: Yeah, that is the holiday is hot, isn't it? | #Person2# tells #Person1# the custom on Valentine's Day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 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. I 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 and provides #Person1# with the name of the company, the bank routing number, the bank's address and phone number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. Are you enjoying the cookout? You don't look too happy.
#Person2#: I spent the morning at the cemetery. I put flowers on the graves of my old war buddies.
#Person1#: Is that what people usually do on Memorial Day?
#Person2#: They should. This holiday is about remembering our war dead. But people these days think it's just a holiday for summer sales and cookouts!
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for telling me a little more about it. | Mr. Smith spent the morning at the cemetery on Memorial Day and complains that people take this day as holiday. | Summarize the 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 NASDAQ gained a few points today.
#Person2#: Does it mean anything?
#Person1#: It's hard to say. The stock market is weird. You never know what will happen tomorrow.
#Person2#: Why do you buy stocks, then?
#Person1#: It's a kind of investment. If I choose a good stock and hold it long enough, I can get good returns. | #Person1# thinks the stock market is weird and #Person1# buys stocks as an investment. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
#Person1#: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to make a final decision. I think I like the black leather suite. It's on sale, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. The price has been reduced by 50 %. It's a real bargain.
#Person1#: I'll take it. I also need to improve the lighting in my living room. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Those floor lamps are very nice and you can vary the brightness according to whether you're reading or watching tv. How big is your living room?
#Person1#: It's quite large. It's about 40 square metres.
#Person2#: I'd suggest you buy two. That allows you to change the brightness of the room better.
#Person1#: Ok. I like the design of this lamps. I also need some cushion covers. I'll just browse through those ones over there. | #Person1# will take a black leather suite which is on sale, two lamps to change the brightness of the room suggested by #Person2#, and some cushion covers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening. can I help you?
#Person2#: We'd like to have break fast in our room tomorrow ; Would you please arrange it for us?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Shall I make an order now?
#Person1#: You don't have to. This is your knob menu. Just tick off the items you want for breakfast. write down the time and hang it outside the door before you go to bed tonight.
#Person2#: That's really convenient. | #Person2# wants to have breakfast in the room tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Yes, ma'am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to exchange this sweater.
#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: Well, you see, I got this as a birthday present, but it's the wrong size.
#Person1#: Do you have the receipt?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could I see it, please?
#Person2#: Well, here you are.
#Person1#: What size do you want?
#Person2#: Just one size larger. | #Person2# wants to exchange a sweater for a larger one with a receipt. | Summarize the 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 should really visit the Science Museum while you are here. It's simply wonderful. Have you been there yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. We are going there tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: Well, you'll love it. And have you taken a bus tour? That's the best way to get to know the city.
#Person2#: No, but we hear that it's worth doing.
#Person1#: What about Summer Palace? Have you been there yet?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. That was lovely. It's one of the most beautiful parks I've ever been to.
#Person1#: And if you are interested in art, you should visit the National Art Gallery. It has a famous collection of Chinese paintings.
#Person2#: Yes, I've read about that. We should try to get there while we are here.
#Person1#: And don't forget to try some of the local restaurants. The Beijing Duck is great here.
#Person2#: Yes, it certainly is. Last night, we tasted it. Say, would you like to join us for dinner tonight? | #Person1# suggests #Person2# visiting the Science Museum and the National Art Gallery, taking a bus tour, and trying some local restaurants. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting. | #Person1# wants to see a film but #Person2# suggests skipping 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#: Would you like some dessert now, Miss?
#Person2#: I'd like to see the menu again, please.
#Person1#: Here you are, Miss. The chocolate cake is delicious.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I don't like chocolate. I'd rather have a pineapple pie.
#Person1#: I'm afraid there isn't any more today.
#Person2#: Then I'd like to have an apple pie.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but that's gone, too.
#Person2#: How about some fresh fruit?
#Person1#: We don't have any fresh fruit today. All we have now is chocolate cake.
#Person2#: Then I just have a cup of coffee, please.
#Person1#: Fine. I'll bring it right away. | #Person2# will just have a cup of coffee since there isn't any dessert except chocolate which she doesn't like. | Summarize the 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. How can I get to the Prince Street?
#Person2#: Take Bus No. 13 and get off at Prince Street stop.
#Person1#: Can you tell me where I can buy such kind of shirt?
#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. There's a man's shop just around the corner.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Prince Street and how to get a shirt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Whew! It's pretty cold today.
#Person2#: Yeah. My fingers are numb.
#Person1#: So, do you often ski here?
#Person2#: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ... ever.
#Person1#: So, how do you like it so far?
#Person2#: The snow is great [ Yeah ...], but it's too crowded. You know, two people crashed into me on my first run, and some stupid skier was going way too fast ... drove me into some trees. [ Wow! ] I crashed and lost one of my gloves. [ Oh, man. ] Fortunately, I had an extra pair with me.
#Person1#: Wow. Well, did the woman stop and apologize?
#Person2#: No, it was a man. I'm certain of it. He just ... he just laughed at me. Why do you think it was a woman, anyway?
#Person1#: Uh, well, no reason. I mean, well, you know.
#Person2#: What? You know what?
#Person1#: Uh, uh, nothing.
#Person2#: Yeah. You just wait until I find that guy.
#Person1#: Uh, well, what are you going to do to him, I mean, if you find him?
#Person2#: First, I'm going to break his skis. [ Oh, well ... ] And then, I'm going to take his picture and post it on Facebook.
#Person1#: Uh, don't you think that's a little drastic? Perhaps, it was a simple mistake. And how are you going to identify him anyway?
#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. He was wearing bright red boots and a purple hat ... um, just like yours. Heh, heh, heh ...
#Person1#: Now, now, now. Wait, wait! Yeah. What do you mean? [ Yeah ... ] Wait! Why are you looking at me? You don't think it was me, do you? ... Do you like jazz music? | #Person2# was skiing in a crowded place and was crashed by a man. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he will break his skis and post his picture on Facebook, who wears the same clothes as #Person1#'s. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I coughed a lot in the evening.
#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: You're right. But you know it's so hard to give up the old habit like smoking.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first.
#Person2#: You know I often have to work far into the night. I need smoking to keep me awake.
#Person1#: Why don't you go to bed early and get up early?You'll have the same time for work.
#Person2#: Thank you for your advice. I'll try it. | #Person1# suggests Bill giving up smoking, going to bed and getting up early to 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#: How do you like skiing, Pat?
#Person2#: I love it. All my life I wanted to learn to ski. Finally I took lessons last year.
#Person1#: I suppose skiing is easy for you.
#Person2#: No, quite the opposite. I thought I'd never stop falling down. Then all of a sudden I started skiing much better.
#Person1#: I see. Do you ski often?
#Person2#: Every chance I get. On weekends I ski all day long. Sometimes I even ski at night.
#Person1#: That sounds great.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. The ski slopes are well lit. It's really nice to ski at night. Why don't you learn to ski?
#Person1#: Not on your life! I know I'd break my leg
#Person2#: Don't be so frightened. It's just a skill. | Pat loves skiing and skis every chance he gets. He thinks it's nice to ski at night. #Person1# is frightened to learn 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#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?
#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine.
#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
#Person2#: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, you know.
#Person1#: I'm dead serious. They've decided that it's too small to be a planet, but actually they haven't yet agreed on how big something has to be in order to be a planet anymore.
#Person2#: That sounds crazy. They can't just change their mind about things like that.
#Person1#: Yes, they can. If you remember correctly, people used to believe that the world was flat.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right. They also used to think that they were so important that the sun revolved around them, not the other way around.
#Person1#: We actually know relatively little about space and the cosmos.
#Person2#: Do you think that we'll one day be able to travel to another planet for a vacation?
#Person1#: I suppose we could actually live on a planet outside of the milky way.
#Person2#: Do you think we'll ever get to meet an alien from outer space?
#Person1#: I hope not. I think they would be a threat to those of us that lived on Earth.
#Person2#: You're so old-fashioned. That's what people used to think about people from another country!
#Person1#: Point taken. Hopefully one day, we'll live in an interplanetary society. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that people have decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore since it's too small. #Person2# thinks they can't change their mind but #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the fact that people used to believe the world was flat and the sun revolved around the earth. #Person1# supposes people could live in an interplanetary society. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You didn't come to work yesterday. What happened?
#Person2#: I had to look after my son at home.
#Person1#: What's wrong with him?
#Person2#: He has a fever.
#Person1#: Is he getting better now?
#Person2#: I think so. Thank you. | #Person2# didn't go to work because of #Person2#'s sick 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#: Have you read all these crazy things that are going on around the world?
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I was reading about how some people get tricked or drugged in their hotel rooms and have their organs removed! Then they are sold on the black market.
#Person2#: Don't tell me you actually believe all that? Don't be so gullible, they are just urban legends. They are just stories people make up to scare you.
#Person1#: Well, I was also reading about how some popular songs have subliminal or even satanic messages if you play them backwards! Can you believe that?
#Person2#: You really think an artist or song writer is going to go through the trouble of putting subliminal or satanic messages in a song? Don't be so naive!
#Person1#: Well maybe you are right, but how about the story of how KFC has rows of headless chickens which are super grown in order to get bigger chickens faster!
#Person2#: Sounds a bit too far fetched to be true, don't you think? | #Person1# tells #Person2# some crazy things. #Person2# doesn't think they are true. | Summarize the 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?
#Person3#: Pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.
#Person4#: That's nice. What do they have you doing over there?
#Person3#: 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 done in teams. Everyone works very closely with each other.
#Person4#: That' s really good. It's very important to feel like you are part of the team at work.
#Person3#: 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.
#Person4#: That's great, that's good for a positive work environment and helps motivate employees. I wish my boss was like that.
#Person3#: True, take my former supervisor as an example. He was extremely controlling and overbearing. He always had to micromanage everything.
#Person4#: Well, now you don't have to worry about that. This new place sounds really good.
#Person3#: Yeah it is. | Andy tells Betty that the corporate culture in her new company is totally different from her last one. Team work is highly valued and the boss treats everyone with respect and appreciation, while her former supervisor was extremely controlling. | Summarize the 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 was trying to log into the patient website, but it seems that I need an email from you.
#Person1#: Did you register when you were in the clinic today?
#Person2#: Register? I don't know what you mean.
#Person1#: Did you give them your email address?
#Person2#: Well, I did four years ago and again 2 years ago. But I never got an email from the doctor's office after that. And I went in today for a check up, but nobody seems to remember me.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry about that. Why don't you give me your email address? I'll help you get everything set up. | #Person2# cannot log into the patient website and never got an email from the doctor's office. #Person1# will help #Person2# with that. | Summarize the 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 sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.
#Person2#: No, I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before and I don't feel the soup taste any different.
#Person1#: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?
#Person2#: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anything, I think it could use a little more of that.
#Person1#: Now you're talking. That's exactly what it needs, and how about some more onions, too?
#Person2#: I don't know about that. You seem to be starting to like food with strong taste recently.
#Person1#: Oh, really? | Maria thinks the soup has no taste and needs some pepper and onions. Carl thinks Maria starts to like the strong 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#: Hi, Bob, do you know anything about boxing?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a sport that does good to bodybuilding.
#Person1#: Oh, I just think it is about fighting.
#Person2#: Actually, it is also a skill to protect ourselves.
#Person1#: Why not come to my boxing club? You will know a lot.
#Person2#: No, but I'd like to see you fight.
#Person1#: Come on, it would be perfect if you experience it yourself. | #Person1# asks Bob to go to #Person1#'s boxing club to experience it himself. | Summarize the 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, Jane, nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes, I went to New York to attend a summer course in English.
#Person1#: How lucky you are! How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: About 50 days. I went there on July the fifth and came back on August the twenty-fifth.
#Person1#: Where did you live in New York?
#Person2#: I lived with an American family, the Whites. They're very kind people. Shortly after I arrived, we became good friends. And living in their house, I could speak English with them everyday.
#Person1#: How nice! Then, how about the course?
#Person2#: The course was also very good. The teachers were very nice. They taught us to listen, read and write in English, but it was mostly speaking. I found that the American classes are different from our classes here. The students there have more freedom. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teacher questions at anytime during the class. And you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class.
#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that. | Jane tells #Person1# that she went to New York to attend a summer course in English for about 50 days and lived with an American family. The course was mostly about speaking and students there have more freedom. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tah dah. We are here. This is your big surprise.
#Person2#: We're going to the circus.
#Person1#: You got it in one. It's going to be great. There will be Clowns in mind trainers.
#Person2#: I haven't been to the circus since I was a kid.
#Person1#: That's the point. I thought this would be an unforgettable experience of recalling the past for both of us an let us feel like kids again
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Come on. Will Mister First Act? I think there'll be magicians and tightrope walkers, too.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Listen. I can hear cheers from here. Let's go.
#Person2#: When you said that you had a surprise for Maine that would make me feel young again. This wasn't exactly what I imagined.
#Person1#: I know. It's even better, right?
#Person2#: If you say so. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the circus as a big surprise. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What a great shot!
#Person2#: Who's playing tonight?
#Person1#: Playing? I'm watching a TV documentary about nature photography.
#Person2#: What does that have to do with basketball?
#Person1#: It doesn't, I was commenting on the picture I just saw. It's a photo of a lion jumping.
#Person2#: Ok, I like lions, but what's so impressive about that.
#Person1#: Well, the photographer was in the path of a running lion when it rushed out of the bushes, the photographer dropped to the ground on his back, and the lion jumped right over him. It was chasing a zebra and the photographer...
#Person2#: Shot the lion with a gun?
#Person1#: No, he took a picture really quickly, as the lion jumped over, that's what I meant by great shot.
#Person2#: I'm surprised the guy wasn't attacked.
#Person1#: I think the photographer was shocked, too. He was twice lucky, for being alive and for taking the photo of the year. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about a great picture a photographer took when he dropped to the ground and a lion jumped over him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Tony, it's Alice, my cars broken down.
#Person2#: Oh no, where are you? Have you had your car taken to a garage?
#Person1#: I'm waiting for a repairman to come out and fix it. Can you believe it? I'm at some traffic lights and I'm causing a traffic jam.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll come and get you. I need to go to the bank anyway. | Alice asks Tony for help since her car broke down and she's causing a traffic jam. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you give me a ride to the library?
#Person2#: Studying at the library again? I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour of studying to do every day. And I can get all my work done either here at home or at the cafe down the road.
#Person1#: Well, I'm majoring in physics. I have several projects to each month and that's after I spend 10 or 15 hours a week in the lab. You're a psychology major. You have one midterm and one final exam for each class right?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: You've got it so easy. | #Person2# is confused about the fact that #Person1# studies at the library again. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has more work to do. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There are so many people that the tickets are all sold out!
#Person2#: Luckily we got the last two.
#Person1#: Look, Danny. The Four Great Inventions!
#Person2#: Gunpowder, compass, the paper making, and the printing.
#Person1#: I really admire those who made such great inventions!
#Person2#: May, I don't see why they are great. They are just simple things.
#Person1#: They look simple today. But they were milestones in their times.
#Person2#: Milestones? May, you must be kidding.
#Person1#: Just think Bill Gates, those inventions are as important as the windows system.
#Person2#: Well, I suppose the ancient inventors made a lot of money out of them.
#Person1#: No, quite the contrary.
#Person2#: Why? Didn't you say that they were milestones?
#Person1#: Yes, but they went to the public without any patent protection.
#Person2#: Well, their inventors were not as clever as Bill Gates. | May and Danny got the last two tickets to an exhibition. May thinks the four great inventions are impressive while Danny disagrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Over here is our gym. We have all the latest equipment.
#Person2#: But I haven't used exercising equipment before. Can you tell us some more details?
#Person1#: Certainly. We have here the race apparatus, stationary bike, muscle builder set, chest expander, bar bell, dumb bell and so on.
#Person2#: Working in the gym is a very good way for losing weight. What else do you have?
#Person1#: Here's the swimming pool. It's open from 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. There are also massage rooms here.
#Person2#: That's wonderful! I like swimming. | #Person1# introduces the equipment in the gym and the swimming pool to #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very c
#Person1#: How often do you run your anti-virus program?
#Person2#: I usually run it every few days. It finds a virus about half the time.
#Person1#: Which anti-virus program would you recommend?
#Person2#: Have you tried this one? It ' s very good and you can download it for free on the internet. You can also download updates for free.
#Person1#: That sounds very good. Which website should I visit to download it?
#Person2#: Just a minute... go to this one. I ' ll send you an email with the line in it. It only takes a few minutes to download. Then you have to go through the set up procedures. But they are not complicated.
#Person1#: What do you use your computer for?
#Person2#: I use it for several things-surfing the net, word processing and creating presentations. I don ' t play many games on my computer, but I do a lot of work with photographs. Using a computer program, you
#Person1#: Computers are great, aren ' t they? I should download some programs and learn how to use them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# runs #Person2#'s anti-virus program every few days to protect #Person2#'s computer and recommends it to #Person1#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer mainly for doing work with photographs. #Person1# wants to download some programs and learn 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#: I'm going for a walk, Yi-jun. I need some time to myself.
#Person2#: Don't you want to go to the visiting hours? This sheet says they are tonight.
#Person1#: I just can't right now. Everyone will be talking about Taylor and. . .
#Person2#: . . . and maybe that's what we both need.
#Person1#: I need to come to grips with his death first. And I also need to prepare a eulogy in case I'm asked to speak tomorrow.
#Person2#: OK, but don't forget I'm here for you, and I know how you feel. It's my loss, too. | #Person1# needs #Person1#'s own time to grip with Taylor's death first. Yi comforts #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 don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me!
#Person2#: Why? What are they like?
#Person1#: They're incredibly selfish. They're always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep!
#Person2#: Have you ever talked to them about it?
#Person1#: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in, but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again!
#Person2#: What did they say?
#Person1#: They both just talk about how great they are all the time.
#Person2#: They soud like the neighbours from hell!
#Person1#: They are! Besides being loud and arrogant, they're also terrible gossips. They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment.
#Person2#: I thought you didn't talk to them much.
#Person1#: I don't, but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice.
#Person2#: What do the other people in your apartment think about them?
#Person1#: Most of my other neighbours are scared of them.
#Person2#: Maybe you should think about moving.
#Person1#: I can't afford to move right now.
#Person2#: Well, perhaps you should have a party and try to get to know them better. Maybe once you get to know them, they'll turn out to be more sensitive.
#Person1#: I think you're being a bit optimistic. If you met them, you'd understand.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know what else you could do then. Do you think bribing them with chocolate would work? | #Person1# complains about #Person1#'s loud and arrogant neighbors who are also terrible gossips. Most of the other neighbors are scared of them. As #Person1# cannot afford to move, #Person2# suggests trying to know the neighbors better but #Person1# says it won't work. #Person2# runs out of ideas. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How much did you bid?
#Person2#: Eighty-five dollars. If my bid is the highest after three more days, I win! It's fun!
#Person1#: We'll see how much fun it is after they take all your money!!
#Person2#: But they won't! I checked the seller's history, and he got good reviews from other buyers.
#Person1#: What if he had his friends fake the reviews?
#Person2#: You are so paranoid! Not everybody is a crook, you know. | #Person2# bade eighty-five dollars but #Person1# thinks #Person2# might be deceived. #Person2# says #Person1# is paranoid. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!
#Person2#: Why not! It's a classic ; in fact, it's one of my favorite novels.
#Person1#: But it's so old.
#Person2#: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?
#Person1#: No, not at all.
#Person2#: First of all, it's a romance novel, set in the early 19th century.
#Person1#: I didn't realize it was a romance novel. What's the main storyline?
#Person2#: It's basically about a father who tried to marry off one of his five girls.
#Person1#: Why does he want to do that?
#Person2#: Since he doesn't have a son, he hopes that one of the girls will marry a wealthy man. That way, all of his daughters will be cared for.
#Person1#: Won't they get his inheritance?
#Person2#: No, that's the problem. Though they are well-off, once he dies, his house will go to his cousin. So, when he dies, the girls will have nothing.
#Person1#: I see. This sounds interesting! Maybe my teacher isn't so horrible after all.
#Person2#: So, are you going to read the novel or watch the movie?
#Person1#: There's movie? My teacher didn't tell me that!
#Person2#: That's probably because she wants you to read the book first.
#Person1#: It would take a lot less time. .
#Person2#: How about this. When you finish the book. I'll get the movie and watch it with you.
#Person1#: Ok. That sounds like a deal. | #Person1# changes #Person1#'s opinion on Pride and Prejudice after #Person2#'s introduction of this novel. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's also a movie version and promises to watch it with #Person1# when #Person1# finishes the book. | Summarize the 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 don't look too well. What's going on?
#Person2#: I just lost my job. I'm just worried about how I'm going to pay the bills.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Have you been looking for another job?
#Person2#: I just started, but the job market is very bad right now. I'm not optimistic about it.
#Person1#: That's tough. What does your wife think about this?
#Person2#: She's trying to be supportive, but I can tell she is very worried about our financial situation as well.
#Person1#: I have some friends who might be able to help you find a job. I'll see what they can do.
#Person2#: I really appreciate your help.
#Person1#: No problem. In the meantime, don't try to worry so much. You'll get through this. | #Person1# comforts #Person2# after finding out #Person2# lost his job. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s wife is worried despite being supportive. #Person1# offers to help #Person2# find a new 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#: Martha. What's wrong? Why are you crying?
#Person2#: Jake just broke up with me.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. When did this happen?
#Person2#: Yesterday. I didn't even know it was coming. He just told me he found someone else.
#Person1#: What a jerk. He doesn't deserve you.
#Person2#: But it still hurts. I thought I loved him.
#Person1#: He didn't treat you that well either. Maybe you don't want to hear this, but I think you can do better.
#Person2#: Better or worse, it doesn't matter. I had a lot of feelings for him. I really liked him
#Person1#: It must be really painful. I remember when Josh and I broke up. I was crying for a week.
#Person2#: I know. I'll get over him. My first break up was painful because I was naive.
#Person1#: Exactly. You'll find someone again. You should get your mind off of this. Let's go shopping.
#Person2#: Maybe tomorrow. I don't feel like it tonight.
#Person1#: How about coffee down the street?
#Person2#: Sure. | Martha is crying because Jake broke up with her. #Person1# comforts Martha and invites her to go shopping but Martha refuses. They choose to have some coffee instead. | Summarize the 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 be serious for a moment, we've been dating for 6 months now, I really like you. I'd like to take a relationship to the next level.
#Person2#: So what are you trying to say to me?
#Person1#: It feels like you are not dedicate to our relationship. It seems like you treat it as a just casual dating.
#Person2#: How should I say it?
#Person1#: I don't want to be like this. I think we should get step further.
#Person2#: It has only been 6 months, our relationship hasn't had a chance to maturate. We are still have some hurdle we have to jump over.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Last week I saw Brain kissing you on the cheek.
#Person1#: It was only the cheek.
#Person2#: That is ok, then? Starts on the cheek? pretty soon you french kiss in the back on his car.
#Person1#: Oh, that is ridiculous.
#Person2#: So is it ok if I kiss other women on the cheek?
#Person1#: Definitely not.
#Person2#: You see, we still have hurdle. | #Person1# wants to take the relationship with #Person2# to the next level but #Person2# disagrees because #Person1# has ambiguous relations with others. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just got a letter from an old high school buddy.
#Person2#: Really? That's nice.
#Person1#: He usually keeps me posted.
#Person2#: I've been completely out of touch with my old friends.
#Person1#: It's hard to keep up contact when people move around so much.
#Person2#: Yes, people just seem to drift apart. | #Person1# got a letter from an old friend. #Person1# and #Person2# agree it's hard to keep in contact with old friends. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're free to leave.
#Person2#: I'm so excited.
#Person1#: What are you planning on doing now?
#Person2#: I'm going back to college.
#Person1#: What are you going to major in?
#Person2#: I haven't thought about it yet.
#Person1#: I don't want to see you back here.
#Person2#: You won't see me here again.
#Person1#: I don't think this place is for you.
#Person2#: I know.
#Person1#: I wish you luck.
#Person2#: Thanks. I know things are going to be better. | #Person1# is excited to leave and plans to go back to college. #Person2# wishes #Person1# luck. | Summarize the 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 Mike. What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Not much. I started exercising.
#Person1#: Trying to get in shape?
#Person2#: Yeah, and I need to start improving my health.
#Person1#: Me too. What are you doing besides exercising?
#Person2#: That's about all.
#Person1#: I think if you eat better, it will help tremendously.
#Person2#: Sleep is good too. I heard people who sleep an average of eight hours a day have less health problems.
#Person1#: Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy.
#Person2#: True. But I think it is worth it. When you get old, you want to be healthy and active. | Mike started exercising to improve his health. #Person1# and Mike point out eating better and sleep well are important too. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some information about the trains to Beijing.
#Person1#: When do you want to go?
#Person2#: On July 7, I have to be there well before twelve o'clock.
#Person1#: There's a train at 7 a. m. It'll get you there at 11 a. m. But there are many stops along the way.
#Person2#: And I have to get up early, too. Are there any non-stop trains to Beijing?
#Person1#: Yes, there is one at 8: 30 a. m. That arrives at 11:35 a. m. | #Person2# asks #Person1# about the trains to Beijing on July 7. #Person2#'d like to take a non-stop train arriving before 12 o'clock. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Jane. What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: Well, nothing special, reading, watching TV, walking, and so on.
#Person1#: Don't you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting or things like that?
#Person2#: No, I don't have any hobbies. How about you?
#Person1#: I like collecting antiques. It's expensive, but it's a lot of fun.
#Person2#: Really? How many collections do you have?
#Person1#: So far I have more than 500 collections.
#Person2#: Among those collections, which is the most expensive?
#Person1#: A set of ancient china. It is really invaluable. | Jane says she has no hobbies. #Person1# likes collecting antiques and says #Person1#'s most expensive collection is a set of ancient china. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: good afternoon. ' ginger's restaurant '. May I help you?
#Person2#: yes. I'd like to book a table for Friday evening please.
#Person1#: certainly. For how many people?
#Person2#: we'll be eight or nine people. Could we book a private room?
#Person1#: I'll just check. At what time on Friday evening?
#Person2#: about 7:30.
#Person1#: yes. That's fine. We can book you a private room for up to ten people at that time. Could you give me your name please?
#Person2#: my name is Jenkins. My phone number is 7539738 2. that's confirmed then. 7:30 on Friday.
#Person1#: yes. Do you intend to order a la carte or will you be having our seafood buffet?
#Person2#: oh, we'd like the buffet please. We'Ve heard it's very good. | Jenkins books a private room at ginger's restaurant for Friday evening. Jenkins gives his number and says he would like the buffet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. I'd like to get a seat to New York City on a flight leaving sometime before this Friday.
#Person2#: I'm afraid Thera isn't any direct light before Friday. What about a non-direct one? You have to make a change in Detroit.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, that's fine. I want a first class ticket on Thursday.
#Person2#: Would you like to pay in cash or by card?
#Person1#: Cash, please. | #Person1# books a non-direct flight to New York and pays by cash with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I take your order now?
#Person2#: Yes, please. What's special today? Any special recommendations?
#Person1#: Certainly. I would recommend'Songshuguiyu'.
#Person2#: The name sounds fascinating. What is it exactly?
#Person1#: Well, it is sweet and sour fried Mandarin fish.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm not interested in vinegar.
#Person1#: Then, how about this one?
#Person2#: OK. I'll have that.
#Person1#: Very good. Could I serve you anything else?
#Person2#: Thank you. That's enough.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Just a little while, your order will be ready very soon. Please enjoy your lunch.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# recommends a sour dish but #Person2# is not into vinegar. #Person2# proceeds to order the other recommendation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
#Person1#: what happened to him?
#Person2#: he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
#Person1#: was it his first offence?
#Person2#: unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
#Person1#: what happened to him then?
#Person2#: not much ; it was a minor offence back then. He got away with a fine of $ 500.
#Person1#: did they take his license away?
#Person2#: no, they were really easy on him. The problem is that that was a long time ago. They are much tougher on crime now.
#Person1#: what do you think will happen to him?
#Person2#: well, he'll definitely lose his license, pay a fine, and maybe even spend some time in jail.
#Person1#: that doesn't sound too promising. Does he have a defence lawyer?
#Person2#: not yet. If we can't find a lawyer for him, then the state will appoint him with one.
#Person1#: my sister is a lawyer. I can ask her if she can help him.
#Person2#: that'd be great! I know he'd appreciate your help. | #Person2#'s friend, who had been charged with a DUI once before, was arrested for drinking and driving again. As the police are much tougher on crime now, #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s friend may even spend some time in jail this time. #Person1# says #Person1#'s sister, a lawyer, may help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I know your full name?
#Person2#: My full name is Zhang Yong. Zhang is the surname or family name.
#Person1#: How do you spell your family name?
#Person2#: Zhang, Z, H, A, N, G.
#Person1#: What is your present address?
#Person2#: My present address is No. 415 Green Street. This is also my permanent address.
#Person1#: May I ask your telephone number?
#Person2#: My telephone number is 4837625.
#Person1#: Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from Guangdong.
#Person1#: May I ask the date of your birth?
#Person2#: My birthday is June 14th, 1985. | #Person1# asks for Zhang Yong's full name, address, phone number, birth date, and where Zhang Yong's from. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?
#Person2#: Sure. Where shall I begin?
#Person1#: Where did you go to university?
#Person2#: I went to the university of Ohio, in America.
#Person1#: What degree did you get?
#Person2#: I got a bachelor's degree.
#Person1#: What was your major?
#Person2#: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.
#Person1#: What was you G. P. A?
#Person2#: I graduated with honors. I had a 3. 9.
#Person1#: Do you plan to pursue further education?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to obtain a master's degree in international relations.
#Person1#: When do you think you will do that?
#Person2#: After I have 3-4 years of work experience.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s education background. #Person2# plans to pursue a master's degree after 3-4 years of 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#: Doctor Ruth's office, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor. My name is Randy Horn.
#Person1#: Let's see, Mr. Horn. . . The doctor's schedule is full today. Would tomorrow be all right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I can survive until tomorrow.
#Person1#: Would you prefer to come in in the morning or the afternoon?
#Person2#: In the morning, if possible.
#Person1#: The doctor has an opening at 10:30 tomorrow. I'll put you down for then.
#Person2#: That would be fine.
#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Horn, see you tomorrow at 10:30. | #Person1# helps Mr. Horn make an appointment to see the doctor at 10:30 tomorrow morning, as the doctor's schedule is full today, | Summarize the 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 Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hello, I need to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Can you tell me what night you will be coming?
#Person2#: We will be coming to your restaurant on Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time will you be dining with us?
#Person2#: Our first choice would be 7
#Person1#: How many guests will be in your party?
#Person2#: Four of us will be coming.
#Person1#: Please just give me your name, and at 7
#Person2#: Great! Our last name is Foster.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Foster, see you this Tuesday at 7
#Person2#: I look forward to having dinner at your restaurant. Thank you for your help. | Mr. Foster makes a dinner reservation for four for Tuesday at 7 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#: Good. Now what kind of job do you want? Mr. Wilson?
#Person2#: I don't mind really. Perhaps a job in a shop or a factory.
#Person1#: Well, I know Brown's Biscuit Factory are looking for a porter. They pay $ 200 a week.
#Person2#: That sounds all right.
#Person1#: Good. Now here's the address of the factory. The manager's name is. . . | #Person1# suggests a factory job to Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson is okay 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#: Yes, I think there is something wrong with my car.
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: When I tried to back it, I found it was out of order. I can't see where the trouble is.
#Person2#: Let me see.
#Person1#: Is it serious?
#Person2#: No, the damage is minor.
#Person1#: And when will it be OK?
#Person2#: 4:00 p. m. .
#Person1#: OK. Thank you. | #Person2# says #Person1#'s car has minor damage and will be fixed by 4 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#: hi. Could you give me a hand with this report?
#Person2#: sure. I'd be happy to give you some hints and advice.
#Person1#: thanks. Would you mind taking a look at the layout? Do you think it's appropriate? I want it to be formal, but not boring to look at.
#Person2#: it looks good to me. I would suggest that you put the client's logo and our logo on each page. The bosses seem to like that.
#Person1#: that's an excellent suggestion. I can easily do it on the computer.
#Person2#: why don't you use a different font the headings? They'll be more distinct.
#Person1#: I'll take that suggestion too. How about the content?
#Person2#: I think you'Ve included all the essential things. You might want to make the conclusion a little longer. Restate your reasons clearly.
#Person1#: is it ok to include the pictures?
#Person2#: definitely! I would include one or two on each page if possible. Remember that you should make the report as eye-catching as possible.
#Person1#: thanks for those ideas. I'll get to work on them right away. | #Person1# asks for feedback on a report. #Person2# gives some suggestions on the layout. #Person1# is grateful and will start to work on them right away. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how can we be of service?
#Person2#: Hi. You called and said I should come in. It's about some documents that have arrived for Nobut Foods.
#Person1#: Just pulling up your information now. Yes, some documents arrived for you from Sapporo.
#Person2#: Oh great! We've been waiting for those. Is everything alright with them?
#Person1#: Actually, there is a problem. It's the goods description, it's a little different on the invoice, but this does happen sometimes.
#Person2#: No, everything has to be perfect.
#Person1#: No problem, I'll just get the form for you. | #Person1#, from Lincoln Bank, tells #Person2# the goods description is a little different on the invoice. #Person2# wants it to be fixed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have all types of seafood here?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir, the specialty of our restaurant is the seafood.
#Person1#: What do you recommend?
#Person2#: Perhaps you would like some sole. Many guests like it very much.
#Person1#: OK, we will try it.
#Person2#: Any drinks?
#Person1#: Two bottles of white wine, please. | #Person1# orders some sole and white wine with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon. ABC company. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Potter, please?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. James Potter isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: This is Martin Richard with Sun Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this afternoon.
#Person1#: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?
#Person2#: I think so. but let me give them to you again.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: My office number is 714-888-3765; my cell phone number is 909-333-8739. He can reach me at my office number before 6:00 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.
#Person1#: Very well. I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office. | Martin phones to speak to James but James isn't available. Martin says it's very important that James returns his call this afternoon and gives #Person1# his phone number. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: These are really good. You see where says selling dishes?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: The food comes to the table all bubbling and spitting. I had a big dish last time.
#Person2#: It's worth having again, then?
#Person1#: Well, I'll try something different, like fish?
#Person2#: Era, I'm not too keen on that, actually. What about this duck thing? Is it a sort of specialty?
#Person1#: Yes, crispy duck with aromatic sauce, young.
#Person2#: Ok, well, that's one thing. And I quite like the taste of this rice. It seems to have a bit of everything in it.
#Person1#: I think the noodles are better, actually. | Era and #Person2# are discussing what to eat. They agree on crispy duck with aromatic sauce but have different preferences for other things. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: English Language Center. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities for this area's community, whether a student's goal is to master basic language skills, let's say, for his or her job, or to study to enter a US college or university.
#Person2#: Okay, I'm calling for a friend whose daughter is interested in attending a US university.
#Person1#: And that's kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to courses focusing on particular subjects such as computer learning, cultural communication and business English.
#Person2#: Great. How much is it for a full-time student?
#Person1#: It's two thousand and thirty dollars.
#Person2#: Got it. Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: No problem and please don't hesitate to call again if you have any other questions.
#Person2#: Okay. Bye. | #Person2# calls the English Language Center for a friend's daughter. #Person2# asks the price and details of their program. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my son and daughter bought this pen here for my wife's birthday, but it doesn't work, so I'd like to exchange it.
#Person1#: Let me see. Was it dropped or anything?
#Person2#: No, but you can see that the point is bent a little bit.
#Person1#: Yes, it is, isn't it? We'd be happy to exchange it for you. But I'm afraid we don't have another purple one. We only have this pen in black and yellow now.
#Person2#: My wife doesn't care for either of those colors.
#Person1#: We have one with a red leather cover. That's three dollars more.
#Person2#: The children worked hard to save up the eleven dollars for this one. They would probably be upset if I paid for part of their present.
#Person1#: If you want, we can order another pen just like this one.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. Would you please go ahead and do that?
#Person1#: We'd be very happy to. It will take a week or ten days. We'll call you when it comes in.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# wants to exchange the broken pen his children bought for his wife's birthday. #Person1# doesn't have another purple one but offers to order another one just like it. #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. |
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