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#Person1#: Hello, Kevin. I hate to do this, but I have to cancel our appointment.
#Person2#: Oh, no! Why? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place.
#Person1#: Yeah, I really wanted to come, too. But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up. I have to fly out for a few days, but I'll be back soon.
#Person2#: No problem. Call me when you get back.
#Person1#: I should have some free time next week. Say, next Wednesday evening?
#Person2#: That's good for me, but do you think you'll be back by then? I'd really like to see you.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm expecting to come back on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Great! That's settled then.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# tells Kevin #Person1# has to cancel their appointment due to something unexpected. Then they make an appointment on Wednesday evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave.
#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that.
#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first.
#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days.
#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile. | #Person1# and Francis talk about the personal use of the Internet at the company. #Person1# feels lucky they are not monitored. | Summarize the 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 these your text books? Biochemistry, General Ecology, Botany, Cell Genetics, Molecular Genetics. . .
#Person2#: Yes. I gotta review all of them for the final exam. It is just around the corner.
#Person1#: Oh, right! Do you have many exams at the end of each semester?
#Person2#: That depends. Some semesters have many, some don't. And some courses don't have exams but only ask for papers. That's easy.
#Person1#: And when do you prepare for your final exam?
#Person2#: Honestly speaking, most students prepare it one month before the exam.
#Person1#: Really? You only review your lessons in one month? Does it work?
#Person2#: Of course, it's useful. And it's very crucial to have the copies of teacher's notes, because most questions in the exam are based on them.
#Person1#: Wow, and all the key points are included in them? You're so smart!
#Person2#: But the exam is not as simple as you may imagine. We have to stay up late.
#Person1#: Do you have the classrooms open for the whole night?
#Person2#: Yes, some people even pack up his bed quilt and sleep there. That's a little bit crazy. | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the preparation techniques for the final exam. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't we Chinese have our own Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Of course we have. It's on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
#Person1#: Oh? Why is that day?
#Person2#: It is said that the Cowherd and the Spinster, the lover stars in heaven, can only meet on the seventh Eve, so this day has become the Lover's Day. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the Chinese Lover'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#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired.
#Person2#: My father failed in business.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough.
#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced.
#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help?
#Person2#: No, not now. I have found a part-time job. So perhaps I can help my family to come over the difficulties.
#Person1#: Oh, that's so great, bless you! if you need me, I'll always be there.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# feels upset because of the family financial crisis. #Person1# sympathizes with #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#: Hi, Mark, did you catch the game last night?
#Person2#: No, I was out. Was it worth watching?
#Person1#: You didn't hear? Spain won, two to zero.
#Person2#: Oh, really? So, Spain is through to the next round?
#Person1#: Yeah. The final is next week. You have to watch it. | #Person1# tells Mike that Spain won the game last night. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to use the copy machine.
#Person1#: The machine is over there.
#Person2#: Do I have to pay to use the machine?
#Person1#: Yes, you will have to pay to use it.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: It costs ten cents a copy.
#Person2#: Am I limited to a certain number of copies?
#Person1#: You can copy as much as you'd like.
#Person2#: Could you show me how to use the copier?
#Person1#: The instructions for the copier are posted on it.
#Person2#: That's fabulous. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# some information about using the copy machine. | Summarize the 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 should we do this Saturday?
#Person2#: Rocky six is suppose to come out this Friday.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I don't know if it is going to be any good.
#Person2#: The only reason I want to see it is because I have seen the previous five.
#Person1#: True. Ok. Let's see it this Saturday.
#Person2#: How about we hook up for lunch at 12:00, and then go see the movie afterwards.
#Person1#: Sounds like a plan. Let's meet in front of Tower Records at 12:00. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to have lunch and watch Rocky six this Saturday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't decide what to do today.
#Person2#: Well. Let's go swimming.
#Person1#: Don't you think it's a bit cold for that?
#Person2#: Then why don't we go for a walk in the hills. It'd be very good for us you know. | #Person2# invites #Person1# to walk in the hills. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm doing some research on Roman civilization. Do you have any books on the subject?
#Person1#: These books over here are about ancient history. They might be helpful.
#Person2#: Can I check this one out?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's for reference only, so it must stay in the library. But you're welcome to look through it.
#Person2#: Ok. And I'd like to check these books out.
#Person1#: All right. They're due back next Wednesday.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help. | #Person2# borrows some books about ancient history from the library for the research with #Person1#'s help. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Sharon in Mr. Reynolds's office. One of your delivery men picked up a package here about an hour ago.
#Person1#: Yes, is there a problem? Ma'am?
#Person2#: Well, it still hasn't reached its destination. I wonder if you could track it down for us. Mr. Reynolds is a bit concerned. | Sharon calls #Person1# to track Mr. Reynolds's package. | Summarize the 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 Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run some errands.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. . . it's hard to find the right nanny. You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have someone to help me out, though.
#Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won't have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you'll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great nanny Amy. She used to work for my neighbors, before they moved away. She's very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I'll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won't be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go on a date once in a while. | Mel tells Grace she can't go to play tennis because she's busy with work and children's care. Grace recommends she can hire a nanny to release her burden and refers a good one to her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need a haircut.
#Person2#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: No, I don't. You look pretty busy today. Do you have an opening for me?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. I can cut your hair right now if you like. Do you need a shampoo too, or just a haircut?
#Person1#: Just a haircut. I washed my hair this morning.
#Person2#: Alright. I will have an assistant wet your hair. Then I can cut it. Please step over there. How would you like your hair cut today?
#Person1#: Well, I last had a haircut eight weeks ago. So my hair is pretty long. But I want the same style.
#Person2#: I recommend you leave it a little long on top. But we should take in the back and sides a bit more. That's more fashionable now.
#Person1#: Alright. You are the expert. I'm happy to have your recommendation.
#Person2#: So I will cut the sides just above the ear. Is that good?
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: And do you usually part your hair along here?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Alright, I know just what to do. Your hair seems quite dry, you know. And I see some split ends.
#Person1#: Yes, I know my hair is quite thin. It runs in my family. Everybody has very thin hair.
#Person2#: The problem is the split ends. They make your hair look even more frizzy.
#Person1#: I don't know what to do about it.
#Person2#: Well, there is just one thing that you can do. That is, don't blow-dry your hair for so long after you shower. Let it dry naturally. That is easier on the hair, so you won't get split ends.
#Person1#: Do you sell conditioner here?
#Person2#: Of course. I have one I can suggest.
#Person1#: Great. I would be happy to try it. I know my hair doesn't look good now. It's too weak.
#Person2#: The problem is the split ends. | #Person1# comes to have a haircut and #Person2# serves #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s hair has the problem of split ends and offers a solution, but #Person1# keeps thinking the problem is weak hair and wants to buy a conditioner from #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#: Lately I've felt that company morale is at an all-time low what can your firm do to help get my business back on track?
#Person2#: You definitely made the right move by calling. Our primary business is creating, conducting and customizing fully interactive human resources workshops for companies just like yours.
#Person1#: It seems that my employees are having trouble working as a team. Not to mention serious lapses in service, sales and leadership skills.
#Person2#: Well as we know nothing comes out of a can. We have years of experience tailoring workshops to the specific needs of your company. We can hone in on your problem areas and have your employe
#Person1#: What a relief! I was beginning to think it was no way to get my business rolling again.
#Person2#: That's what we're here for, the human resources help you need, when and how you need it. | #Person1# phones the human resources because #Person1#'s company morale is at an all-time low and the employees are having trouble working as a team. #Person2# answers the phone and promise to solve 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#: Could you show me where the ice cream is located?
#Person2#: Just go to the end of the store. And it will be on your right. We have all the ice creams and frozen foods back there in the freezers.
#Person1#: This is my first time here.
#Person2#: Please notice all of our aisles are numbered and classified by signs on the ceiling. That might help you.
#Person1#: I'm glad I asked you. So this is aisle 6 where I can find all the canned fruits and vegetables.
#Person2#: That's correct. | #Person2# points out the way for #Person1# to the ice cream store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How is your job search 1 going, Janet?
#Person2#: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.
#Person1#: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!
#Person2#: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativity. I love this job.
#Person1#: I can see that. But I didn't know you had experience in that line of work.
#Person2#: I didn't, but I applied for an apprenticeship, and since I studied math, AND I have a good attitude for that my application was accepted.
#Person1#: Congratulations! You do have the right attitude. | #Person1# is surprised to know Janet's working for a plumbing company. Janet tells #Person1# she loves the job because it requires mathematics knowledge and creativity and she has a good attitude. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where on earth are we going to borrow at 3 %?
#Person2#: We can borrow from a bank, the gross interest rate will be something like 7 %. With corporate tax at say 30 %. We are only paying on 50 % of this. There is still inflation to consider.
#Person1#: You can knock off another 2 % for that.
#Person2#: We can borrow as much as we can.
#Person1#: Not quite, if we get too heavily in debt, the shares will tend to drop.
#Person2#: How much loan capital can we safely raise then?
#Person1#: I would like to have notice of that question, I will give you an answer in a week. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the interest rate and the loan capital of borrowing money. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about investment environment of your country?
#Person2#: Our country is a free trade nation. She was mainly agriculture and rather a backward country and now has developed into a modern highly industrialized state with an expanding economy. Parallel to this, her dependence upon foreign trade has increased. Increased output generates a greater need for raw materials, semi-finished products and capital goods. Thus, in many fields, our country is an important and growing market for exporters from other countries. But this doesn't mean that our country is an easy market, because of a liberal import policy and the high standard in our market is keen.
#Person1#: Well, what about price?
#Person2#: The price factor can be a useful instrument for exporters when trying to place their products in industrialized countries. Of course, marketing goods abroad is not only a question of price. There are also other important factors such as design, quality of goods, terms of sale, transport and insurance. | #Person2# describes the investment environment and the price of #Person2#'s country to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have the same in different sizes? The trousers are too long for me.
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Will the trousers shrink when washed?
#Person2#: No, they won't. They are shrink proof.
#Person1#: That's good. I will take it. | #Person2# takes out shorter trousers for #Person1# and tells #Person1# they are shrink-proof. #Person1#'s satisfied and will buy 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#: Oh, where are we going?
#Person2#: I want to show you something.
#Person1#: I know, but what is it?
#Person2#: A farm. It's just down this road. It's a small place, but at least it would be our own.
#Person1#: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?
#Person2#: It isn't very large, only 40 acres. We wouldn't have to pay very much right now.
#Person1#: Is there a house on the place?
#Person2#: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.
#Person1#: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?
#Person2#: There is about half an acre around the house. That's plenty of space.
#Person1#: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables. And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn't we?
#Person2#: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.
#Person1#: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place?
#Person2#: Well, it really isn't big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.
#Person1#: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.
#Person2#: We are used to hard work, aren't we?
#Person1#: Yes, we are, but the money. Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.
#Person2#: I think we've saved enough. We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too. | #Person2# leads #Person1# to a small farm they would buy and tells #Person1# about the details of the farm. They start to make plans for planting. | Summarize the 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, Mary. We haven't seen each other since we graduated. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I have been to Australia. Do you still live there?
#Person1#: Oh, no. We have just moved into the new house.
#Person2#: Really? Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television.
#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?
#Person1#: A color TV, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a bigger one. If we buy a smaller one, we might have to change it in a few years' time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What is your opinion?
#Person2#: In my opinion, I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.
#Person1#: Any reason?
#Person2#: Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn't big enough. If you put in a very big television, that will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller size TV can also pick up good programs.
#Person1#: Mmm, that's quite true. I'll think about it.
#Person2#: You'd better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon. | #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# wants to buy a new television but #Person1#'s not sure about the size. Mary suggests buying a small one because the space in the new house is limited. | Summarize the 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 Taxi! Ah great, Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and...
#Person2#: Sure, No problem.
#Person1#: Uh, Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?
#Person2#: Well, I would guess around six o'clock.
#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Uh, this is your first time to the city, right?
#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?
#Person2#: Umm... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.
#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?
#Person2#: Well, there are buses that run that way. | #Person1# takes a taxi to the National Museum of Art. #Person2# serves #Person1# and recommends some local restaurants to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, didn't you see the red light?
#Person2#: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red there.
#Person1#: No, sir. The sign says 'No Turn on Red'.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess I didn't see it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but may I see your driver's licence and insurance policy, please? I have to give you a ticket.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Sign here, please. You can appeal to the court within 14 days. This slip has all the information you need. Please drive safely, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you, Ma'am. | #Person1# gives #Person2# a ticket because he made a right turn on red where there is a sign saying 'No Turn on Red'. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?
#Person2#: A toy car and walkie-talkies.
#Person1#: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?
#Person3#: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.
#Person1#: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house, Micky?
#Person2#: Um, go down the chimney ...
#Person1#: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?
#Person2#: Yeah!
#Person1#: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?
#Person3#: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could we give them, Micky?
#Person2#: Um, apples.
#Person1#: Ah, that's good. And, uh ...
#Person3#: Oranges and bananas.
#Person1#: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?
#Person3#: Um, seven.
#Person1#: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming. | #Person1# asks Micky and Emily about what they want for Chrismas and what they should prepare for Santa. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: I am going to attend a conference on air pollution. It will be held in the first two weeks of February at the University of California.
#Person1#: The University of California?
#Person2#: Yes, here is the official letter of invitation.
#Person1#: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?
#Person2#: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then. | #Person2# states the purpose of the visit to the United States to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, it's you, Mrs. Bramley. Come in and sit down. Now, what was it? Oh, yes, your ankle. Has there been any improvement since last week?
#Person2#: Well, no, I'm afraid not, doctor. The leg's still the same.
#Person1#: I'd better have another look at it. HM! It's still very swollen. Have you been resting it, as! told you to?
#Person2#: It's so difficult to rest it, doctor, you know, with a house to run, and six children to look after.
#Person1#: Well, I've given you my advise. I'm sorry, but rest is necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have insisted on it. You must sit for at least four hours a day with the leg raised. Otherwise the ankle isn't going to improve. You understand that?
#Person2#: Yes, I understand, and I'll try to do as you say.
#Person1#: Very well then. I'll repeat that prescription for tablets, but the only effective treatment is rest. Ask the next patient to come in please. | Mrs. Bramley comes to #Person1# because her leg's still very swollen. #Person1#'ll repeat the previous prescription for tablets and emphasizes the importance of rest. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning. Gail. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No, we camped in the mountains. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds great! Was the weather good?
#Person2#: Yes, the sun shone every day and it didn't rain at all.
#Person1#: Did you like the people there?
#Person2#: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.
#Person1#: I hope I have chance to go there for my holiday.
#Person2#: It is really a good chance. | #Person2# shares the holiday experience with #Person1#. #Person1# gets interested 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#: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.
#Person1#: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.
#Person2#: Hmm... so do I.
#Person1#: Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Let's see.
#Person2#: You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings.
#Person1#: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?
#Person2#: It's 798-3455. | #Person2# recommends a job in sales with special requirements to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: OMG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
#Person2#: Just after 2 am.
#Person1#: What's wrong? Can't sleep?
#Person2#: Nope, actually I was just waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
#Person1#: Really? What is it?
#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
#Person1#: I can't believe it! Is it real? You're moving here?
#Person2#: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding. If you have time I think we could get together in person.
#Person1#: Just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free. You know after all these chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life. I look forward to seeing you soon!
#Person2#: Me too. But I think I am going to bed now. my head is getting heavy. Have a nice day there!
#Person1#: Thanks. This is so exciting. Sleep tight and sweet dreams!
#Person2#: Talk to you later. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets an offer to work for a company in #Person1#'s city and #Person2# wants to visit the city in the upcoming holiday. #Person1# looks forward to seeing #Person2# and will make sure #Person1#'s free then. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box.
#Person2#: Any particular decade?
#Person1#: Something made in the '20s would be nice.
#Person2#: We had seven, but we sold one this morning.
#Person1#: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes?
#Person2#: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing figures.
#Person1#: Oh, these are great. I think I'll take this one.
#Person2#: Yes, that one is very nice.
#Person1#: Now, does this come with a warranty?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but you just have to take your chances.
#Person1#: That doesn't surprise me.
#Person2#: Even if it doesn't work, it's a beautiful collectible. | #Person1# buys an old music box without a warranty from #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#: Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks!
#Person2#: Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work.
#Person1#: You have a pager? ! That's a little high-tech for you, Stu. Are you sure you know how to use it?
#Person2#: Well, I know how to turn it off!
#Person1#: No, you don't! It's still beeping! Come on, hand it over and I'll turn it off for you. | #Person2#'s pager is beeping and #Person1# helps to turn it off. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is my friend Jenny.
#Person2#: What's her last name?
#Person1#: It's Snow.
#Person2#: What color are her eyes?
#Person1#: They're blue.
#Person2#: What color is her hair?
#Person1#: It's brown.
#Person2#: How old is she?
#Person1#: She's 42. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some brief information about Jenny. | Summarize the 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 exams are finally over. I'm so excited about summer vacation. I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation.
#Person2#: What are you planning to do?
#Person1#: Well, my family and I are planning to go to England. We've been talking about going there for years and... We finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out.
#Person2#: Wow, that does sound exciting.
#Person1#: How about you? What's your plan?
#Person2#: I haven't really got any plans to travel anywhere. In fact, I intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year.
#Person1#: That sounds all right.
#Person2#: You know, I really want to buy a new computer next term. So I have to save as much money as possible.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask your parents for some money?
#Person2#: I'd rather my parents didn't pay for it. I'd feel better about it if I bought it with my own money.
#Person1#: It's good to be independent. Sounds like you have a great goal this summer. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their plans for the summer vacation. | Summarize the 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 looked tired today, John. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out.
#Person1#: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park.
#Person2#: Yeah, but all I can think about is the deadlines I need to meet.
#Person1#: What deadlines?
#Person2#: Well, I have to have the meeting room organized by Friday.
#Person1#: What else?
#Person2#: I also need to come up with a marketing plan for our dairy products and sign a contract with the sales department by Saturday.
#Person1#: It sounds to me that your boss is just taking too much advantage of you.
#Person2#: You think?
#Person1#: Of course. Why not quit? It won't be difficult for you to find a better job that you really enjoy. | John complains to his wife about his current job and his wife suggests he quit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the wastepaper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their papers in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss.
#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Mike?
#Person2#: In the playground, Miss.
#Person1#: That's not right. The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin. | #Person1# warns Mike not to throw paper on the floor and asks him to put the paper in the wastepaper basket. The basket is full, so Mike empties the basket in the playground. #Person1# tells him it's not right and asks him to pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin at the back of the school. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand?
#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and they have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just $580.
#Person1#: When does the flight 212 leave?
#Person2#: At 11:30 am. By the way, it also makes a stop at Chicago.
#Person1#: How long will it stay in Chicago?
#Person2#: Less than one hour.
#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Tokyo for the connecting flight?
#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.
#Person1#: So the time for the whole journey is about ...
#Person2#: About 11 hours.
#Person1#: Let me count. OK. It works out for my time schedule. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no direct flight to New Zealand and then gives some information about another indirect 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#: In England today, our schools mixed or single sexed.
#Person2#: Well. There are both. 50 years ago, all schools used to be single sexed. I mean boys only or girls only. Then in the nineteen seventies, many schools changed and became mixed.
#Person1#: Do parents still prefer mixed schools?
#Person2#: No, things have changed. Today, many parents, especially parents of girls think that their children get a better education in single sex schools.
#Person1#: Why do girls do better in single sex schools?
#Person2#: Because girls learn to be more self confident and less worried about their appearance.
#Person1#: What about boys?
#Person2#: Well today, many parents of boys want to send them to mixed schools, they think that the girls will be a positive influence on boys.
#Person1#: So a generally speaking, who does better in mixed schools?
#Person2#: Oh, the girls. They get better exam results than boys. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the history of mixed and single sexed schools and discuss the different performance of boys and girls in mixed and single sexed schools | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Eddie, you've got to come over and see my parrot. It's learning so many words now.
#Person2#: Really? Last time I saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello.
#Person1#: Well, now, he can a sing a song too.
#Person2#: Which song did you teach him?
#Person1#: Calorie. You know that popular song by a group of girls right? Actually I didn't teach Goby the words. I was dancing to the song on the radio and he just picked it up.
#Person2#: That's a pretty smart bird. I'll come over after school today. Let's take a video of him and put it on line. | #Person1# tells Eddie about #Person1#'s smart parrot. Eddie's interested and wants to film 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#: Where did you go to school?
#Person2#: I went to university in New York and studied computer, and then I went to a business school in Sydney and stayed there for 2 years.
#Person1#: OK, but you grew up in the UK, right?
#Person2#: Well, kind of. I was born in London but moved to New York with my family when I was 6. My dad got a job there.
#Person1#: What did your father do?
#Person2#: He was a teacher. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s personal experience. | Summarize the 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 taught Spanish in a middle school several years ago and I can speak it fluently. I also know some English, but I can't speak it well.
#Person2#: Spanish and English? Can you speak Italian or French?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I can't.
#Person2#: Well, why do you think you would be suitable for the manager assistant?
#Person1#: I am good at typing and have a driving license. Furthermore, I learn new things quickly.
#Person2#: Good. Do you have any other work experience such as selling computers?
#Person1#: No, but I worked as a secretary in a company last year.
#Person2#: How long did you work there?
#Person1#: Nearly 9 months.
#Person2#: That's all. We'll call you later.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# interviews #Person1# who applies for the position of manager assistant. | Summarize the 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 Easy Life real estate. May I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. My name is Bob Brown. I'm hoping you can help me find a place to live in.
#Person1#: OK. First, please tell me what you're looking for, a house or an apartment?
#Person2#: An apartment. I can't afford a house.
#Person1#: Alright. And how many bedrooms do you need, 1, 2 or 3?
#Person2#: I don't want to share it with anybody. So one bedroom is enough for me.
#Person1#: Right. And are you looking for the apartment with furniture or without?
#Person2#: I'd like it to have furniture because I don't have any. Oh, I want it to be in the south of the city and near the subway station.
#Person1#: OK. The last thing is how much you're able to pay?
#Person2#: I can pay about $80 a week.
#Person1#: OK. I'll call you as soon as there is such an apartment for you. | Bob Brown calls Easy Life real estate to help him find a suitable apartment with one bedroom and furniture. | Summarize the 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 first week in China, Linda?
#Person2#: It was great. My local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel.
#Person1#: Cool, how was that?
#Person2#: I really enjoyed it. It was my first Chinese dining experience.
#Person1#: Yeah, didn't you have Chinese food before in the United States?
#Person2#: Oh, of course I did, but none of them was very authentic.
#Person1#: I see. Anyway, so you were familiar with chopsticks already, right?
#Person2#: Yes, but I learned about other traditional dining rules in China last night.
#Person1#: Such as?
#Person2#: Well, for example, Chinese people share all the dishes at the dinner table.
#Person1#: Don't you do that in America?
#Person2#: No, usually everybody gets their own plate of food in America.
#Person1#: Interesting. Did you find the sharing styles strange then?
#Person2#: Not at all. I thought it was very warm. Everybody was making sure that I had enough to eat. | Linda shares her first Chinese dining experience in China with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?
#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.
#Person1#: I learned to negotiate from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty. | #Person2# will go to rummage sales to buy a used bookcase and #Person1# wants to join. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s failure in bargaining at a store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Canton Hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a double room. I will be arriving next Monday, the 12th. My name is Wilson.
#Person1#: A double room for the 12th? The name is Wilson?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: Three or four days, perhaps longer.
#Person1#: Very good, sir. We will be expecting you next Monday, the 12th. | #Person1# helps Wilson reserve a double room for the 12th at Canton Hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We have settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now I am calling to talk about the terms of payment. What are your terms of payment?
#Person2#: Well. We only accept the payment to be made by confirmed and irrevocable L \ C, payable against shipping documents.
#Person1#: I see. Payment by LC is the safest method, but could you make an exception and accept DA or DP?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. That is our usual practice, because we are sure we will get the right amount of money that way.
#Person1#: What about the cost of delivery?
#Person2#: We would like to do it in accordance with an F. O. B. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# only accepts the payment to be made by LC but not DA or DP. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's time for bed.
#Person2#: But I'm not sleepy, Mum. Can I stay and watch more TV?
#Person1#: It's already half past eleven. You have school tomorrow. You'll sleepy all tomorrow, if you don't sleep well tonight.
#Person2#: I know. But I promise I won't be sleepy tomorrow. I work really hard.
#Person1#: Don't you have the exams coming up soon? I'm sure you could spend more time preparing for those.
#Person2#: Oh, I nearly forgot the exams.
#Person1#: You do well in maths, but your history is not good enough. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. Maybe I can go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow.
#Person1#: An excellent idea. Work now and play later.
#Person2#: I know you're right. School is more important than TV. Can I watch one more show, then go to bed.
#Person1#: No, now it's bedtime. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to stop watching more TV because it's bedtime. #Person2# is initially unwilling but later agrees because of #Person2#'s exams. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am sorry to have kept all of you waiting. I was delayed by something urgent.
#Person2#: You are not late, Mr. Thomas. There're still 15 minutes to go. Mr. White has just called you.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: He said there was a traffic jam, but he is coming.
#Person1#: He shouldn't drive his car. He should come here by bus. | #Person2# tells Mr. Thomas he is not late but Mr. White is still on his way. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why are you so quiet?
#Person2#: My girlfriend just broke up with me.
#Person1#: You must feel terrible now.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: I remember my first break up. It was the worst feeling in the world. I was crying everyday for three months. And slowly, it got better. I know you'll feel better too.
#Person2#: You've been through this too?
#Person1#: Yeah. I remember it very clearly. The pain makes it easy to remember. I know you're really hurting right now, but you know many people experience break ups.
#Person2#: But it hurts too much.
#Person1#: I know it's painful, but it's only temporary. After the pain goes away, you'll find other girls.
#Person2#: What if I don't want to find another girl?
#Person1#: You'll change your mind. Look at everyone in the world. They all break up and move on. The faster you understand this, the quicker you will recover.
#Person2#: You're right.
#Person1#: I also know you must still have strong feelings for her, but try to think of all the bad things. You know she didn't treat you that well. Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life with?
#Person2#: Yeah. Thanks for the talk.
#Person1#: I'll give you a call later. We should hang out. It's good to be around people.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll talk to you later. | #Person2#'s girlfriend just broke up with him. #Person1# shares similar experiences and tells #Person2# that everyone breaks up and moves on. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to recover and invites him to hang out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Alright, tell me what you think.
#Person2#: Don't you think it's a bit bright?
#Person1#: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
#Person2#: This dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
#Person1#: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated.
#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own.
#Person1#: How about this scarf, these earrings, AMD an anklet?
#Person2#: That might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense.
#Person2#: Thanks. You'd be ok on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet?
#Person1#: Yep. Here it is. What do you think?
#Person2#: That looks great. Just one more thing---you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them?
#Person1#: The leopard print sounds fabulous. Are they a name brand?
#Person2#: No, they're a Prada knock-off for 1/10 of the price of the real thing.
#Person1#: That's even better than the real thing.
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd buy that now while it's on sale. If you spend $ 100, you get a $ 50 voucher for more clothes.
#Person1#: It's too bad I did all that shopping yesterday! | #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions on clothes selection. #Person1# is satisfied with some jeans, a scarf, and a bracelet, which are matched by #Person2#. #Person2# also suggests a pair of high heels with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them. #Person1# is very interested in them but #Person1# did all that shopping yesterday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: During the last two years, there has been a great increase in goods stolen abroad.
#Person2#: If they steal the entire package, that would be theft. So they don't do that. Generally, thieves open the case and take part of the contents out. Then fill the case so that the gross weight will be the same.
#Person1#: If the goods are received in apparent good order and condition, the steamship company doesn't have liability for pilferage. How do we protect ourselves?
#Person2#: The insurance policy protects us.
#Person1#: Is it true that products of high value such as watches, jewels and luxury clothing items are often subject to pilferage?
#Person2#: It's absolutely true in the United States that losses from pilferage have been limited to high valued goods. We must study more about packing. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the increase in goods stolen abroad. #Person2# says the insurance policy can protect them and high valued goods are often subjects to pilferage in the US. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome to NO Bank. It's Mr. Zu, isn't it?
#Person2#: Ah, Jenny! You remember me, what a good memory you have.
#Person1#: How's Mrs. Zu doing these days?
#Person2#: She's fine, thanks. Actually, she's the reason I'm here. It's our Wedding Anniversary in 2 weeks and I want to get her something special. She's been nagging me about our furniture, you see.
#Person1#: Can I give you some advice on a loan, or. . .
#Person2#: I would like to cash my undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate, please.
#Person1#: Are you absolutely sure, Mr. Zu? You know, you will lose interest if you do.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. But it can't be helped. It's been a pretty slow month and I just don't have enough cash to refurnish the whole house.
#Person1#: Let me run through a couple of other options with you. That way, you can make a more informed decision. | Mr Zu asks Jenny to cash his undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate to refurnish his house. Jenny will run through other options to help Mr. Zu make a more informed decision. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, we've been waiting for our baggage for about one hour.
#Person2#: What kind of bag is it?
#Person1#: It's blue, Samsonite bag.
#Person2#: What is your room number and your name, please?
#Person1#: This is room eleven-seven and my name is Terry Chen.
#Person2#: Well, let me check. We delivered four bags to room 1106, you friend's room about an hour ago.
#Person1#: My friend's room? Oh, I see. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're quite welcome. | Terry Chen hasn't received his baggage. #Person1# says it was delivered to Terry's friend's room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy. There are some figures I want to check.
#Person2#: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.
#Person2#: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: I'll get them for you at once. And could I file the report for you?
#Person1#: Yes, but I need the report copied on transparency paper.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person2# helps #Person1# copy the EX files and will collect all the sales letters from EX and file a report. | Summarize the 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 Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose.
#Person2#: Is there something any need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.
#Person1#: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?
#Person2#: I beg your pardon?
#Person1#: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.
#Person2#: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.
#Person1#: Is 5 PM. Saturday a good time for you?
#Person2#: Hmm, how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.
#Person1#: Sure, that would be great. I'll bring the wine.
#Person2#: OK. Then I'll be expecting you.
#Person1#: I'll be there on time. | Jack asks Rose if he can visit her this weekend for a chat. Rose agrees and will treat him to dinner. Jack will bring wine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.
#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.
#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem? | #Person1# think air pollution is the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that there needs to be an international response to this problem. | Summarize the 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 first date, David? Are you satisfied with Jane?
#Person2#: It was all right. She, tall and attractive, has stable job and source of income.
#Person1#: Yes, so I think she is suitable for you.
#Person2#: But, well. . . what I want to say is. . .
#Person1#: Stop acting like this. Say away!
#Person2#: Her standard for selecting life partner is a little higher. I can not accept that.
#Person1#: What did she say?
#Person2#: She said she want a man with large house, luxurious car and healthy parents.
#Person1#: Give her up. | #Person1# and David talk about David's first date with Jane. #Person1# suggests David give her up because Jane has a high standard. | Summarize the 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 it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: what do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us.
#Person2#: yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.
#Person1#: it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned?
#Person2#: you're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering.
#Person1#: what other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue?
#Person2#: quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see St. Patrick's Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark
#Person1#: what's there after that?
#Person2#: well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world.
#Person1#: what are all they for?
#Person2#: most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the words so there are lots of very expensive places. | #Person1# and #Person2# are walking in New York. After they see the Empire State Building, #Person2# introduces what they will see on Fifth Avenue. | Summarize the 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 are blue in the face, arn't you?
#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.
#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?
#Person2#: I'll beat him.
#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# beat the cat which ate #Person2#'s fish but not kill 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#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It's unbelievable!
#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.
#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.
#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.
#Person1#: I have told him how to do it several times, but he's never listened to me.
#Person2#: Maybe you should communicate with him like a friend and not a boss.
#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulty in getting along with the staff.
#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do, make sure you don't lose your temper.
#Person1#: I think that's a bad idea. I'd hate anyone here to think of me as a friend. How would they ever respect me as they can do whatever they want?
#Person2#: I disagree. All you have to do is respect the staff and their opinions. | #Person1# can not stand her staff who does everything mindlessly. #Person2# suggests her communicate with the staff like a friend but #Person1# thinks the staff would not respect #Person1# if so. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's wrong, Dave? You look down today.
#Person2#: I didn't pass the English exam. How to learn English well? Can you give me some suggestions?
#Person1#: Well, English is a ' paper tiger '. Its natural enemy is adequate practice.
#Person2#: I have done a lot of reading comprehension exercises, and I also spend much time in memorizing English words.
#Person1#: I suggest you read English texts aloud every day, and try to speak more. That will be beneficial to cultivate your sense of the language.
#Person2#: Really? I'll have a try. Maybe I will get high marks next time. | Dave asks #Person1# for suggestions about English Learning because he failed an English exam. #Person1# suggests Dave read English texts every day and speak more. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings, Edgar?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.
#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it?
#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?
#Person1#: ID? What's that?
#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done it.
#Person2#: Ok. Choose the card which you like best, and fill in the following blanks with both your and your friend's names and e-mail addresses.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Don't forget to send.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. Thanks. | Edgar tells #Person1# how to send a card on Yahoo Greetings. | Summarize the 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'm returning your phone call.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you could get back to me so fast.
#Person1#: No problem, but what were you calling about?
#Person2#: I needed to talk to you about your son.
#Person1#: Is he messing up in school?
#Person2#: He was acting up in class one day last week.
#Person1#: What was he doing?
#Person2#: He wouldn't stop talking throughout the class.
#Person1#: I don't know what's gotten into him.
#Person2#: If you could, would you please talk to him?
#Person1#: I will get right on that, and I am very sorry.
#Person2#: I really appreciate your help. | #Person2# called #Person1# because #Person1#'s son was acting up in class. #Person1# calls back and #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to #Person1#'s son. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter, we'd like a menu first, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Well, we are waiting for two friends, so could we just have a look at the menu for a while?
#Person2#: Take your time. When you need anything, just call me. | #Person1# has a look at the menu first while waiting for #Person1#'s 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#: Hi. I want to open an account with you, so I can pay my bills by direct debit.
#Person2#: That's a very popular way to pay nowadays, totally hassle free!
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I thought. It's so much trouble coming down here or to the post office to pay all of my utility bills every month. So, what exactly do I need to do?
#Person2#: Please fill in this application and sign your name down here, at the bottom.
#Person1#: Here you go. Is that it?
#Person2#: I just need to see some ID, like a passport for example.
#Person1#: Here. What's the least I can pay in to get this account open?
#Person2#: We usually ask for 100 RIB, Sir.
#Person1#: OK, here you go.
#Person2#: So, that's everything done for you. Here's your new cheque book, the cheque guarantee will follow in the post in a couple of days. | #Person2# helps #Person1# open an account so that #Person1# can pay #Person1#'s bill by direct debit. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Two number 3s, please.
#Person2#: All right. What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: Diet Coke.
#Person2#: Regular or large?
#Person1#: Regular, please.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, thanks.
#Person2#: For here or to go?
#Person1#: For here. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order two number 3s and regular diet coke. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you lend me fifty bucks?
#Person2#: What? Again? Why do you keep running out of money?
#Person1#: I guess I don't earn enough.
#Person2#: No, I think it's how you budget your life, that's the problem.
#Person1#: That's my business, not yours.
#Person2#: True enough, until the time comes that you need to take my money. I don't know where you're wasting your money but I think you need to take a look at what's really important.
#Person1#: So how do you survive from pay day to pay day?
#Person2#: I don't just survive. I put money away as well. I know when I get paid where most of the cash will go, and I stick to my plan. If I follow a budget I don't have any nasty surprises.
#Person1#: I'm not disciplined enough I guess.
#Person2#: In a few months I'm planning to invest my money into some foreign companies. I think you need to reevaluate your spending habits. | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s money again. #Person2# believes that the reason why #Person1# keeps running out of money is that #Person1# has a bad spending habit. #Person2# shares how #Person2# budget #Person2#'s life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to apply for a visa to America?
#Person2#: Log on to the website of American Embassy in Beijing and fill in the application forms.
#Person1#: And what should I do next?
#Person2#: Then make an appointment by telephone and wait for the interview.
#Person1#: How long will I wait for?
#Person2#: It all depends.
#Person1#: What's the fee for application?
#Person2#: About 800 yuan.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person2# how to apply for a visa to America. The application fee is about 800 yuan. | Summarize the 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 made an appointment for a perm at 3 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, Mrs. Saxton. Please take a seat here.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Would you like a shampoo first?
#Person1#: Yes, with the LUX dandruff shampoo. It helps a lot to get rid of my dandruff.
#Person2#: Yeah. A lot of my customers love it. ( after shampooing ) Do you want a permanent wave or a cold wave?
#Person1#: I'd like a permanent wave. By the way, do you have any picture of the latest hairstyle? I'Ve been in this style for so long that I want a change this time.
#Person2#: Sure. We just got some. They're upto-date.
#Person1#: I prefer this kind of style. Can you make it for me?
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person2# helps #Person1# wash hair with the LUX dandruff shampoo and #Person1# would like a permanent wave and a new style. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you mind answering a few personal questions?
#Person2#: Of course not.
#Person1#: OK. Does your present employer know that you are going to leave?
#Person2#: Yes. I gave her my resignation a few days ago.
#Person1#: Will she let you leave your present job?
#Person2#: Yes, I think she will.
#Person1#: Why do you want to leave your present job?
#Person2#: Well, there are several reasons. I don't think my present job is suitable for me. That's the first reason. Secondly, your company has a good reputation. I think it can offer me more challenging opportunities. Last, frankly speaking, I wish to get higher pay.
#Person1#: I appreciate you frankness. Do you know anything about our company?
#Person2#: Yes. It's a Korea company and it was built in Beijing five years ago. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to leave #Person2#'s present job because it's unsuitable for #Person2#. Besides, #Person2# wants more challenging opportunities and higher salaries. | Summarize the 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 time does the train arrive?
#Person2#: At six o'clock. Are you waiting for someone?
#Person1#: Yes, my aunt is coming. What time is it now?
#Person2#: It is half past 5.
#Person1#: Oh, I wish the train could come earlier. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is waiting for #Person1#'s aunt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Can you tell me how I can get to the Excelsior Hotel from here?
#Person2#: The Excelsior? Let's see, that's in the city, right?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. On Forty-third Street, just off Eleventh Avenue.
#Person2#: Well, you can take a bus to the city. Just go out of the front door of the terminal and cross the street. There is a sign that says, 'Airport - City Bus.' Otherwise, you can take a taxi. You can catch one right in front of the terminal.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, do you know how much the bus fare is?
#Person2#: It's five dollars. A taxi costs about fifteen to twenty dollars.
#Person1#: I'd better take a bus then. How often does the bus run?
#Person2#: I think you just missed one. There is a schedule printed on the sign outside. I think that the buses ran every half hour or so.
#Person1#: On second thought, I'd better take a taxi. I have a lot of luggage and it's late. Thank you! | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can go to the Excelsior Hotel either by bus or by taxi. #Person1# first chooses the bus because of the cheaper fare, but eventually chooses a taxi as it's late and #Person1# has lots of luggage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, I'm Martin. Are you new here? I haven't seen you around.
#Person2#: Yes, I only started on Monday.
#Person1#: Great! So what department are you in?
#Person2#: Housekeeping.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I work on reception.
#Person2#: I see. Are you American?
#Person1#: No. I'm from Sydney, Australia. How about you?
#Person2#: I'm from Brazil. How long have you been here in Singapore?
#Person1#: Nearly three years now. I like it here a lot.
#Person2#: Me, too. | #Person2# tells Martin, an Australian in reception, that #Person2# is new here and from Brazil. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Julie, John asked me to talk to you?
#Person2#: I don't want to speak to him.
#Person1#: Look, Julie, John's really sorry about it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about it, too.
#Person1#: Will you just let me tell you his side of the story?
#Person2#: I'm not interested. He promised to meet me at the restaurant, but he didn't come. I don't want to see him again.
#Person1#: But, Julie, his car had broken down.
#Person2#: So? There is a telephone in the restaurant.
#Person1#: But that's the point. He tried to phone, but he couldn't get through.
#Person2#: I don't believe he tried.
#Person1#: Yes, he did. He came to my flat. Do you believe me?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll talk to him. Listen, I'm going to be late for work, I'll meet him at five to six in the square.
#Person1#: Thanks, Julie. He'll be really happy. And I promise he'll be here. | #Person1# tells Julie that John didn't come to the restaurant, as he promised, because his car broke down. John tried to phone Julie but he couldn't get through. Julie agrees to talk to John later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: can you give a hand, Mike? I want tomove a few heavy items to the car.
#Person2#: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus. | Mike cannot help #Person1# because of an appointment. | Summarize the 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 read on the Internet that the word 'news' comes from the first letters of north, east, west, and south.
#Person2#: I don't think so. You can't believe everything you read. According to my dictionary, 'news' comes from a French word meaning 'new things'. | #Person2# disagrees with #Person1# on the origin of the word 'news'. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We're nearly there. Will we be allowed to visit all the ships, Peter? The space station and aircraft equipment, as well as the others?
#Person2#: Yes, I expect so. We shall see most of them.
#Person1#: Good! Visiting spaceships is always exciting. But remember, we've got work to do. We've got a story to write and photographs to take.
#Person2#: Will we be allowed to take photographs?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. And there'll be a chance to ask questions. | #Person1# and Peter think they shall visit most of the ships, take photographs and ask questions. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's your hobby?
#Person2#: Photograph.
#Person1#: What's the make of your camera?
#Person2#: Olympus.
#Person1#: Do you own your own darkroom?
#Person2#: No, usually I get my films developed at a photo studio, but I make my own enlargements.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because I can make many different kinds of pictures from one negative. That's more, but that saves money. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s equipment relating to #Person2#' hobby, photograph. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Their families should pay.
#Person2#: That would serve them right. Teach them to bring their children up properly. I'll make them pay what my silver was worth.
#Person1#: I bet they all feel pretty miserable now. And I should hope so. After what they've done.
#Person2#: It isn't as if they needed money either. Just did it for excitement.
#Person1#: If I were the judge . . .
#Person2#: I'd hang them. . . .
#Person3#: That's a bit extreme, isn't it?
#Person2#: Well, an eye for an eye . . .
#Person3#: Yes, but they haven't killed you.
#Person2#: Perhaps not. But they deserve to be taught a real lesson.
#Person3#: They're probably just two mixed-up young men.
#Person2#: Well, that isn't our fault, is it?
#Person1#: Are you suggesting they should get off scot-free? | #Person1# and #Person2# think guilty young men should pay for their behavior, but #Person3# holds a neutral attitude. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Judy, your husband has a really nice car.
#Person2#: Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new.
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: We're going to visit my sister in the city.
#Person1#: I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?
#Person2#: About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd street, across from the public library.
#Person1#: I see. It's almost 5:00 PM now, don't you think there will be a lot of traffic?
#Person2#: Oh, we're not driving. We're going to take the subway. The subway only takes about 20 minutes.
#Person1#: Yes, but it can be very crowded around this time. I always feel uncomfortable taking the subway.
#Person2#: I take the subway to work everyday, so I'm used to it now.
#Person1#: Doesn't your mother live in the city?
#Person2#: Yes, she's lived there for about ten years.
#Person1#: I remember when she moved there. Apartments were a lot cheaper then.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. It's hard to find anything that's reasonable now.
#Person1#: Have a good time. Next time you're free, give me a call and we'll go play poker.
#Person2#: See you later. | Judy tells #Person1# that she will take the subway to visit her sister in the city and her mom lived in the city for about ten years. #Person1# invites Judy to play poker next time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: How about a laptop?
#Person1#: Yes, she needs something to help her at school.
#Person2#: How about a Mac?
#Person1#: That sounds good. How much is one?
#Person2#: Our newest 15-inch Pro is only $2, 100.
#Person1#: Only $2, 100? Okay, let me have one.
#Person2#: That's great. Will that be cash, check, or credit card?
#Person1#: Let me dig my VISA out of my purse.
#Person2#: Okay, if you'll just sign here, please.
#Person1#: Do I need to buy anything else?
#Person2#: All she has to do is open the box and follow the instructions.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Thank you. If you have any problems, just call. | #Person2# recommends a Mac to #Person1# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# takes 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#: So it is hard to be a black student on campus?
#Person2#: Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life.
#Person1#: Stereotypes? Like what?
#Person2#: Well, like since I'm black, I must like rap music, come from the inner city, or play basketball well.
#Person1#: I do know you like rap music, but the other two are definitely false. I've seen you play basketball.
#Person2#: Hey! But that's not the only problem. There's also the affirmative action stigma.
#Person1#: You mean that people look down upon you because they think you're in school because of a quota? That's not true at all, you're really a smart guy.
#Person2#: I know that, but some people don't think like that. And I get problems from teachers as well.
#Person1#: Teachers? I didn't think that they would be racist at all.
#Person2#: Racist? Not exactly. It's how they look at me and ask for my opinion on a topic, as if I can speak for all black people and give them the black opinion on a subject. Suddenly I become the representative of the black race, as if we all had the same opinion.
#Person1#: I see. It looks like there are still a lot of issues we need to work on in the US. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that there are many stereotypes that black students, like #Person2#, have to deal with on campus. Some people look down upon #Person2# and some teachers ask for #Person2#'s opinion as if #Person2# can speak for all black people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is this Zhang Lin's home?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, it's you, Linda. I haven't seen you for a long time. Well, come in and sit down. How about something to drink?
#Person1#: Yes , please. I'm a little thirsty, actually.
#Person2#: Would you like tea or coffee?
#Person1#: Coffee, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Would you like to talk over a drink?
#Person2#: That sounds good. How are you doing, Linda?
#Person1#: Just fine. Are you busy now?
#Person2#: No. I'm just killing time.
#Person1#: Shall we visit our math teacher tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. I haven't been in his house for several weeks. When shall we start?
#Person1#: How about eight o'clock tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow. | Linda calls on Zhang Lin and Zhang Lin offers Linda coffee. They will visit their math teacher at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You'll love this. It's a chick drink.
#Person2#: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak?
#Person1#: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it.
#Person2#: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime!
#Person1#: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess you know what's in the salsa, too?
#Person2#: Fresh tomatoes, green and white onions. . .
#Person1#: Don't tell me you're a salsa expert, too! | #Person1# finds that #Person2# knows much about booze and salsa. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, what do you want for this bag?
#Person2#: Let me see. That one goes for $17.
#Person1#: Would you take $12?
#Person2#: No, I can't give it to you, let you have it for 12. How about 14?
#Person1#: 13. 50?
#Person2#: Sorry, $14 is the lowest I can go. | #Person1# is bargaining with #Person2# for a bag. | Summarize the 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, where will you go?
#Person2#: I will go to the bookstore.
#Person1#: What book actually do you look for?
#Person2#: I look for an English grammar book written by Batties Simon.
#Person1#: Why do you want to buy a grammar book?
#Person2#: I will go to America next year, so I should study English well.
#Person1#: May I come with you to the bookstore?
#Person2#: Of course, you can. Will you also buy a book?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to buy a novel.
#Person2#: Do you like reading a novel?
#Person1#: Of course. I have many novels in my house.
#Person2#: Wow, that's very interesting. Let's go now. | #Person2# will go to the bookstore for an English grammar book and #Person1# will go together for a novel. | Summarize the 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 bought a shirt in your shop this morning.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I bought 1 size too large by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, did you?
#Person1#: I wonder if you could change it for one size smaller.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Please bring your receipt when you come.
#Person1#: OK. I'll come to your place later. Now it is 4:00 PM. How late is your shop open?
#Person2#: The shop closes at 7:00 PM from Monday to Friday. But today is Saturday, so we will be open until 8 o'clock, sir. We look forward to seeing you. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to make sure whether #Person1# can change a shirt for one size smaller. #Person2# says it's okay and reminds #Person1# to bring the 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#: Have you seen any good movies lately?
#Person2#: Yes, actually I just saw Heidi.
#Person1#: What is it about?
#Person2#: A young girl and her grandfather in Switzerland. It takes place in the late eighteen hundreds.
#Person1#: That's not a new movie. Now I remember I saw that when I was little.
#Person2#: It's a remake. It's much more realistic than the first one filmed in one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven with Shirley Temple, although that one has become a classic. Another one was made in one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two and again in two thousand and five. The movie is actually based on a book, and the director of the current movie stayed really true to the story. The little girl who plays Heidi was chosen from over 500 actresses. Isn't that amazing? She's really talented!
#Person1#: I'd love to see it. I really enjoyed that movie as a child.
#Person2#: It's the first film in a three part series. I'm excited to see the next 2 when they come out. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# just saw a film, Heidi, and it is a remake that is different from the one #Person1# saw as a child. | Summarize the 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, Henry, I didn't go to school today. Could you tell me about today's homework?
#Person2#: Sure, we were told to read a short story written by Ernest Hemingway. We'll discuss it in class next Monday.
#Person1#: What is the short story?
#Person2#: A Days Wait. Have you read this story before?
#Person1#: No, but I do have read his novel, The old Man And The Sea. By the way, do you have an online version of the story?
#Person2#: No, you can search for it. | Henry tells #Person1# their homework is to read a short story, A Days Wait. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is a romantic novel.
#Person2#: Yes, I think detective novels are difficult and science novels are boring. I like romantic ones. I think they are relaxing. Actually, it's the third time I have read this book Pride and Prejudice.
#Person1#: Who is the writer?
#Person2#: It's Jane Austen, a great British woman.
#Person1#: Can you tell me something about her?
#Person2#: Sure. She was born in 1775 in a warm family. She was educated by her father and brothers, as well as through her own reading.
#Person1#: Can you tell me some of her novels?
#Person2#: Yes. Besides Pride and Prejudice, she wrote Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Emma. These great works made her one of the greatest novelists.
#Person1#: Well, great, thanks for your introduction, Kate.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | Kate introduces the writer of the book Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, and tells #Person1# some of the writer's novels. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Honey, since you are American, which hand should I use to hold the fork?
#Person2#: Left for the fork and right for the knife.
#Person1#: Got it. It's so troublesome to have western food. I've been learning the table manners, since we got married. But I still can't.
#Person2#: Well, having western food is more about western culture.
#Person1#: Which restaurant are we going to tonight?
#Person2#: Sarah has booked a table at a newly opened western restaurant downtown. She said the environment there, is really pleasant.
#Person1#: Fine, I believe in her taste. Oh, what should I wear?
#Person2#: The black suit, but I'm afraid you have to iron it first.
#Person1#: Well, please do it for me. I'm going to the bank to cash some money.
#Person2#: Uh, the restaurant accepts credit cards, but making a budget is necessary.
#Person1#: Ok then, well, $100 for the main course and $80 for wine, anything else?
#Person2#: Don't forget about the desert.
#Person1#: Ok, then $40 for dessert. | #Person2# and #Person1# are going to a newly opened western restaurant downtown tonight. #Person1# asks #Person2# about western table manners and what to wear. #Person2# makes a budget. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, Mister Smith, here you are again. I notice that this is your fourth visit this month. You are taking the medicine I offered you last time, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I take it every morning but I need something else. First of all I have a headache, my head has been aching for almost a week and I'm losing weight and my food taste funny, as soon as I start to eat I lose my appetite.
#Person1#: Mister Smith. I want you to tell me whether you are trying to get exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, I remember your exact words. It's important to exercise and that includes walking and I'd try, some days I forget, but when I exercise, I like it.
#Person1#: Well, Mister Smith. It seems that it's time for you to have a complete physical examination. | Mister Smith tells #Person1# that he is taking the medicine and trying to exercise but not in good condition. #Person1# recommends a complete physical examination. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, I ' d like to borrow some money.
#Person2#: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?
#Person1#: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I ' m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.
#Person2#: I don ' t know about that.with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don ' t know if you ' re aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There ' s just too much instability. I wouldn ' t feel comfortable investing in this climate.
#Person1#: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity.And anyway, I ' m not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example.they have 1.4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone, the aggregate demand for consumer goods represents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.
#Person2#: Come on, son, you ' re looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.
#Person1#: Fine, then! If that ' s the way you feel, so be it. But you ' re losing out on a great opportunity here. I ' m going to go hit up Mum for the cash. | Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand bucks from #Person2# to get into the market. #Person2# thinks it would be a very unwise decision to invest. Johnny tries to persuade #Person2# with the example of China but #Person2# still thinks he's looking at this too naively. Johnny is going to go hit up his mum for the cash. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel counter?
#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel, please.
#Person2#: What's in it, please?
#Person1#: Some books and newspapers.
#Person2#: OK. please fill in this form and label it.
#Person1#: Is it all right?
#Person2#: Yeah. And would you like to mail it by air?
#Person1#: No, I'd rather send it by sea.
#Person2#: Thirteen yuan, please. Here is the receipt and change.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# helps #Person1# send the parcel of books and newspapers by sea and charges thirteen yuan. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Checking out, please.
#Person1#: Can I have your keys, please? Thank you. Here's your statement.
#Person2#: Excuse me. What are these charges?
#Person1#: Oh, these are the phone charges and these are for something from the bar.
#Person2#: Wait a minute. I made a phone call, but I never made a connection.
#Person1#: I know, sir. Those aren't telephone company charges. Those are hotel charges.
#Person2#: Isn't that a bit excessive?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. It's our policy.
#Person2#: OK. Here is the money.
#Person1#: Thank you. Welcome to our hotel again. | #Person1# gives #Person2# his statement. #Person2# questions the connection charge. #Person1# explains it's their policy. #Person2# pays and checks out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need to buy some flowers for my wife.
#Person2#: Perhaps you'd be interested in red roses.
#Person1#: What would the roses cost me?
#Person2#: They're only $ 20 a dozen.
#Person1#: I like the sound of that.
#Person2#: Yes, that is today's sale price.
#Person1#: A dozen will be fine.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you'd like to get?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: These roses should make your wife very happy. | #Person1# buys a dozen red roses for $20 from #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#: Have you ever tried shopping online?
#Person2#: No, never. I prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it, especially for clothes and shoes.
#Person1#: That's right. Seeing is believing.
#Person2#: I've heard some friends say when they get the article, it's quite different from what they see on the website advertisement.
#Person1#: That happens. Without close quality examination, we may encounter fraud, and the e-shop may suddenly disappear.
#Person2#: What's more, it's not always so safe for us to pay online as hackers might steal the user name and password.
#Person1#: It's said that some measures have been taken to deal with this problem. Paying online is much safer than before, but I still have the feeling that it's not safe enough.
#Person2#: I can't agree more. that's why I only do street shopping.
#Person1#: Me too. Sometimes I surf online shops to check some related information, and then go to a physical store to do the actual shopping.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that they may encounter fraud when shopping online and paying online is not safe enough. #Person1# suggests checking related information online and going to a physical store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.
#Person2#: Where was it from?
#Person1#: It was made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Isn't it called ' the capital of porcelain '?
#Person1#: You are right.
#Person2#: This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.
#Person1#: It is the best quality porcelain-the famous egg-shell China.
#Person2#: It must be most precious.
#Person1#: But it is really worth the price. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the china tea set from Jingdezhen which is very precious. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want some coffee.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. What kind of coffee do you want to have?
#Person2#: What have you got?
#Person1#: Well. We have espresso, latte, skinny latte, fancy coffee and Americano.
#Person2#: I think I'll have a latte, please.
#Person1#: OK. Wait a minute, please. And the sugar is right over there. | #Person1# introduces coffee types and #Person2# orders a latte. | Summarize the 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 a little about the organization? For example, how big is your workforce here?
#Person2#: Well in total we have around 150 employees based in Hong Kong with another 400 in our head office in Beijing. The news desk staff in Hong Kong comprises around 80 staff.
#Person1#: I see. And how about the working hours?
#Person2#: Well, as you know Rebecca, in journalism work hours are not exactly nine to five. You could be on call at any time. We do have to work very unsociable hours at times.
#Person1#: Well I am used to that, Mr. Parsons, so that's not really a shock for me.
#Person2#: Good, as long as you understand that.
#Person1#: And when do you need to fill the vacancy, Mr. Parsons?
#Person2#: Yesterday! But no, we are hoping to start from the beginning of next month.
#Person1#: That sounds ideal. | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about their workforce and working hours and he hopes she can start from the beginning of next month. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you lock the doors?
#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.
#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I'm beat.
#Person2#: Ok, I'm going to stay up awhile. I'Ve got to go over the household budget, We ' re a little over-spend this month.
#Person1#: Please told Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want dog down there tonight.
#Person2#: Ok, Good night, see you at breakfast. | #Person1# is going to bed. #Person2# is going to stay up awhile. #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell Tim to close the door. | Summarize 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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