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#Person1#: Good morning, Madam! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Oh, look at these two watches, aren't they lovely?
#Person2#: Yeah. But I think I'd prefer. . .
#Person1#: How about this one? It's graceful in style.
#Person2#: Mm, yes, but I think I like that one better. It's made of gold, isn't it?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: 500 dollars, Madam.
#Person2#: I wonder if it keeps good time.
#Person1#: Surely. As this is the latest model, and you can also set the alarm.
#Person2#: How do I set it?
#Person1#: Just do like this. Very simple.
#Person2#: All right. this suits my taste best. I'II take It. | #Person2# wants to buy a watch. She prefers a gold watch. #Person1# shows how to set the alarm and #Person2# buys it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the problem, sir?
#Person2#: I bought this toy gun from your store two weeks ago. My son played with it only twice and it broke.
#Person1#: Do you keep the receipt?
#Person2#: Yes, and I have the warranty, too.
#Person1#: What do you want me to do about it?
#Person2#: I'd like you to replace this one without charge if you can. | #Person2# wants #Person1# to replace the broken toy gun without charge. | Summarize the 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 direct me to the toy department, please?
#Person2#: It's on the 7th floor. As you get off the elevator, you'll see it on your left.
#Person1#: Can you direct me to the elevator?
#Person2#: Sure. Go straight ahead and you'll walk into it.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the toy department and the elevator. | Summarize the 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 are interested in your pure silk, but I'm wondering about the price. How much will you possibly offer us?
#Person2#: It's $ 120 per yard including a 5 % discount.
#Person1#: That's much higher than I expected. Can you come down a bit?
#Person2#: But if you placed a larger order, we would increase the discount to 10 %.
#Person1#: Supposing we agreed to your price, what payment terms could you offer us?
#Person2#: Maybe we would consider a longer credit period.
#Person1#: That would be nice. Let's call it a deal. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the price of the pure silk. #Person2# gives #Person1# a 10% discount and they call it a deal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you please weigh this letter to see what the postage is?
#Person2#: Do you want to send it by ordinary or registered mail?
#Person1#: By ordinary air mail, please.
#Person2#: Anything of value in it?
#Person1#: A postal order for four hundred dollars.
#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it registered.
#Person1#: Will I be informed when my friend gets the letter?
#Person2#: Yes, when your friend gets it, he'll sign a receipt, which will be sent to you by mail. Then you can be sure it's been received.
#Person1#: All right, I'll have it registered, then. | #Person1# wants to send a letter by ordinary airmail. Since it contains a postal order, #Person2# recommends #Person1# to have it registered. | Summarize the 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. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I have to change a room.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: Next door is so noisy. I can't sleep at all.
#Person1#: OK, I am sorry for that. We will arrange another one for you. | #Person1#'ll change a room for #Person2# as #Person2# requests. | Summarize the 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, is your sister coming to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: No, she isn't. She has to work late on Fridays.
#Person1#: Well, did you invite our neighbor Don?
#Person2#: Nope. He's out of town this week.
#Person1#: So does that mean it's just us for dinner?
#Person2#: Yeah. Is that a problem?
#Person1#: No... It's just that we always have dinner together. I was hoping that we could have some company for once.
#Person2#: Well, I'm sorry to let you down. But I did make pizza, so I hope you can at least appreciate that. | #Person1# is down because #Person2#'s sister and Don cannot come to dinner. #Person2# comforts #Person1# with pizza. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 6487258.
#Person2#: May I speak to the owner please?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I've just seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the furnished flat for rent. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Would you like me to tell you about it?
#Person2#: Yes, but could you tell me the address first, please?
#Person1#: Yes, it's Number 45 Station Road.
#Person2#: Thank you. How big is the flat?
#Person1#: Oh, it's big enough for a family of four. There are three bedrooms.
#Person2#: Thanks. What about the heating and the stove?
#Person1#: It's all gas -- the flat has central heating and a gas stove.
#Person2#: OK. And how much is the rent?
#Person1#: It's $ 200 a month, and that does not include the cost of gas. The flat will be available starting Sep. 1.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# calls the owner to get some information about the furnished flat for rent. #Person2# asks about the address, the area, the heating and stove, and the rent. | Summarize the 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 sleep very well. Could I take some sleeping pills, please?
#Person2#: Is anything worrying you?
#Person1#: Well, perhaps... I'm working very hard. We're very busy at the moment.
#Person2#: Well. I don't really like giving patients sleeping pills. You must have a good rest. Forget all about work. If you can't sleep, have a hot bath before you go to bed, and then read a boring book. Don't choose exciting ones.
#Person1#: Oh, but I like a drink before I go to bed.
#Person2#: OK, have a glass of milk. Have some fruit or bread but don't have a big meal in the evening. | #Person1# tells the doctor #Person1# cannot sleep and asks for sleeping pills. The doctor refuses and suggests #Person1# do something relaxing. | Summarize the 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, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are jackets for boys.
#Person2#: The black one is nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: Twenty five pounds.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive.
#Person1#: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's cheaper.
#Person2#: But it's a bit small. Have you a bigger size?
#Person1#: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come next week?
#Person2#: All right. I'll come again. | #Person2# wants to buy a jacket for his son. #Person1# recommends a blue one and #Person2#'ll come again for a bigger size. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Say, Lisa, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Watching a Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I think I should find out more about its culture.
#Person1#: You mean you have been accepted into the program?
#Person2#: I sure have.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I have to work on some basic conversation skills.
#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?
#Person2#: Only a little now. But I'm going to take a special language class next month.
#Person1#: I wish I were as clever as you are at foreign languages. I would love to study abroad.
#Person2#: Then why don't you? The school has a lot of programs that don't require the mastery of a foreign language. You just have to be the kind of person who is quick to learn new things and can get used to a new environment fast.
#Person1#: I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. Thank you for letting me know this. | Lisa tells #Person1# she is going to Japan next year and is learning Japanese. #Person1# wants to study abroad too. Lisa encourages #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Your spoken English is very good. I like it very much.
#Person2#: Thank you! You see, I've ever stay de in England for five years and for five years and during that time my oral English was improved a lot. | #Person1# likes #Person2#'s spoken English which is improved in England. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.
#Person1#: Have you been sailing before?
#Person2#: No. I wanted to go to Sweden last year, but I didn't have enough money.
#Person1#: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holidays start at about three hundred pounds.
#Person2#: Yes, my friends went in August last year. They paid four hundred and fifty pounds each. The most I can pay is three hundred and eighty pounds.
#Person1#: Well, that should be enough. Would you like to be by the sea or a lake?
#Person2#: Well, I'd prefer a lake in the mountains.
#Person1#: Okay. The Aqua Center in north Italy will be best for you. That costs $ 370.
#Person2#: Okay. Can I pay by credit card? I haven't got my checkbook.
#Person1#: Yes, that's fine. | #Person2#'d like to go on a sailing holiday in Italy. #Person2# hasn't been sailing before and prefers to sail in a lake in the mountains. #Person1# recommends the Aqua Center. | Summarize the 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 let people know when you are taking pictures of them.
#Person2#: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who pose for the camera. I like people who are going about their daily business without being aware of the camera. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't let people know when taking pictures of them. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before.
#Person2#: We arrived at the station at exactly 10:00. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it would arrive?
#Person1#: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour. | #Person1# and #Person2# arrived at the train station at 10:00. But the train is late again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on?
#Person2#: Just taking a smoke break.
#Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I didn't know you smoked.
#Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.
#Person2#: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been smoking for 7 years.
#Person1#: You ever tried to quit?
#Person2#: Many times. I'm really addicted. It's harder to stop than you think.
#Person1#: Yeah. I tried to quit last month, and I thought it was going to be easy, but it turns out that I'm still smoking.
#Person2#: I highly recommend you quit soon. The longer you smoke, the harder it becomes to quit.
#Person1#: I think you're right. Aright. Gotta go to class. Thanks for the cigarette. I'll talk to you later.
#Person2#: No problem. I'll talk to you later. | Bobby and #Person1# are taking a smoke break before the class begins. They talk about the difficulty of quit smoking. | Summarize the 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 up?
#Person2#: not much. I'm just trying to hook up to the internet. I'm having a few problems though.
#Person1#: what's wrong?
#Person2#: I've got all the cords plugged in, but it appears that I'm offline.
#Person1#: Are you using dial-up or broadband?
#Person2#: actually, I've got a wireless connection.
#Person1#: In that case, you need to turn on your airport.
#Person2#: I hook up to the Internet every day. I can't believe I didn't do that.
#Person1#: do you like ever chat online?
#Person2#: No, but I'd like to. Do you have to pay to do instant messaging?
#Person1#: Oh, no. You can regsiter for free. Just go to the yahoo website and it will tell you how to do it.
#Person2#: what do you do if people want to talk to you online but you don't want to talk to them?
#Person1#: well, you can always block them. When I don't feel like talking to certain people online, that's what I do.
#Person2#: what's your email address? I'll add you to my contacts list.
#Person1#: it's aubreyinchina@yahoo. com.
#Person2#: cool. We can meet up in a chat room sometime or just chat online using messenger. thanks for your help.
#Person1#: don't mention it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# connect to the internet and tells #Person2# how to chat online. They will meet up in the chat room 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#: My name's Terry Graham. You're new around here, huh?
#Person2#: Yes. My name's Mark Benson. I just started a couple of weeks ago.
#Person1#: Well, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
#Person2#: Thanks, I appreciate that! | Mark Benson is new here. He and Terry Graham introduce each other. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I would like to order a suit made to my own measure.
#Person2#: I share the same opinion. You are over-weight so it's hard for you to buy clothes.
#Person1#: Maybe I should try to lose weight.
#Person2#: Here is one tailor's shop. Why not order one here? | #Person1# would like to order a suit since #Person1# is overweight. #Person2# recommends a tailor shop. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Tom Smith.
#Person2#: Hello, Tom, it's Mary Clark. My secretary said you called just now?
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you for calling back. I wanted to make sure you've received the invitation.
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I'd be glad to accept it.
#Person1#: Good. Uh, Mary, some friends of mine are going to say it Glencross for a few days after the celebration. Would you join us for 4 or 5 days?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd love to. But I'm afraid I can't. I've already planned to go to Brussels on the eighteenth.
#Person1#: Well, would you like to stay until the seventeenth? I'm sure you need a break from your busy work. You worked too much.
#Person2#: You're right. Thank you, Tom. I'd love to stay until the seventeenth. | Tom calls Mary Clark to make sure if she has received the invitation. Tom suggests Mary take a break until the seventeenth, Mary agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey. Welcome to Berlin. It's great to see you again.
#Person2#: Yeah, good to see you, too. Have you been waiting here at the station long?
#Person1#: Only 15 minutes. But let's get out of this cold and go to my apartment. How are you feeling after that long bus ride?
#Person2#: Ah, it wasn't too bad. It was only 19 hours.
#Person1#: That's crazy. You could have flown here from London, for 60 euros and it would only have taken an hour and a half. Was it really worth all that time just to save a bit of money?
#Person2#: Well, it was a pretty uncomfortable ride. To be honest, the bus was starting to smell toward the end of it. And there was a man next to me, who was breathing really loudly while he was sleeping. But the reason I took the bus was because it's more environmentally friendly than flying.
#Person1#: I think it's great we want to help the environment. But you look so tired right now. I just think you should be a little more careful with your health.
#Person2#: Well, I wasn't expecting the bus to be so unpleasant. But you're right. Next time I visit you. I'll probably fly. | #Person2# arrives in Berlin and it takes 19 hours by bus. #Person2# takes the bus because it is more environmentally friendly. #Person1# suggests #Person2# come by plane 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#: Hello, Mary.
#Person2#: Hi, Peter. What a surprise. What are you doing here?
#Person1#: Oh, I was just passing by. Our shop is under repair this afternoon and I have a half day off. Would you like a ride in my car?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I've got classes from 2:00 to 4:00. I'm studying at this community college. Would you like me to give you a tour of the college?
#Person1#: No, thank you. Maybe next time. Do you always come on your bicycle?
#Person2#: No, not always. When it rains, I come by bus.
#Person1#: Do you have to work long hours here?
#Person2#: No, we don't. We start at 9:00 and finish at 4:00. And we have an hour for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00. Good heavens. It's about time. I must hurry. I'm going to be late for my class. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. See you later. | Peter passes by Mary's workplace. Peter invites Mary to have a ride in his car. Mary refuses because she has classes. Mary says goodbye to Peter to hurry to the class. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon.
#Person2#: Alright. To Washington or to New York?
#Person1#: To New York, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out, but we still have some left for this evening.
#Person1#: For this evening? I'm not used to traveling in the evening.
#Person2#: Why? An evening flight will cost much less.
#Person1#: I think it's more dangerous to travel at night.
#Person2#: So what about a flight tomorrow morning? It takes off at 6:06 and it arrives at New York one and half hours later.
#Person1#: Alright. I'll take this one. How much is it?
#Person2#: 480 dollars.
#Person1#: Here is the money. Thank you. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a flight ticket the next morning because the tickets for this afternoon are sold out and #Person1# thinks traveling at night is dangerous. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you looking for?
#Person2#: I smell fresh baked bread. Did you just make some bread?
#Person1#: Yes, but don't touch it yet. It just came out of the oven and needs about 20 minutes to cool down.
#Person2#: I don't want it cool. I wanted hot from the oven.
#Person1#: No, don't touch it. It's really still baking inside when it comes out. It needs time to finish. The bread will be too soft and sticky inside if you break it open now.
#Person2#: But that's the way I like it. Hot and soft, hmm... I'll just take a small piece.
#Person1#: Fine. If you like it that way, go ahead. But it's much better after it rests for a while.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll eat it that way, too. Are we gonna have breakfast soon? What's cooking?
#Person1#: Your favorite: fried eggs and sausage with mushrooms and onions. Why don't you go set the table for me and then make the coffee? The food should be ready in 10 minutes. Oh, put three plates out there, please. We have a visitor coming for breakfast.
#Person2#: Who?
#Person1#: My sister Kay.
#Person2#: Hmm... There goes my appetite. Why is she coming over?
#Person1#: You shouldn't be so rude. She's a nice girl, just a little depressed sometimes.
#Person2#: A little?
#Person1#: Anyway, she should be happier today. She just got a promotion at her job. Kay will be the new manager at her store. She's bringing cookies to celebrate.
#Person2#: I love Donuts. I guess she can come if she's bringing cookies. | #Person2# smells fresh baked bread and prefers soft and hot bread. #Person1# makes breakfast for #Person2#. They will also have #Person1#'s sister, Kay, coming for breakfast. Kay gets a promotion and she will bring cookies to celebrate. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: And don't forget to read chapter 5 and answer the questions on page 99. Oh, Jonathan, just a minute, I want to speak to you.
#Person2#: Yes, Mrs. Fenway.
#Person1#: Jonathan, why didn't you answer any questions on the homework?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Fenway. But I read the wrong chapter last night.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. But why didn't you read the right chapter after you looked at the questions?
#Person2#: Well, I had to do too much other homework last night.
#Person1#: And why were you late this morning?
#Person2#: Oh, I had to walk to school because the bus got a flat tire.
#Person1#: How I'm sorry to hear that, Jonathan. Well, hurry to your next class or you'll be late.
#Person2#: I will, Mrs. Fenway. See you tomorrow. | Jonathan explains to Mrs. Fenway why he didn't answer any questions on the homework, why didn't he read the right chapter and why he was late this 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#: So what are you going to do for the coming holiday, Jessica? Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Yes, I really hope I could make a short trip with my husband and kids. But I doubt if it can come true.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: Tom's boss is going out of town on business. So he has to go with her for the business, and he will spend most time for this. We have few days left to travel.
#Person1#: Perhaps you can have a picnic with your kids at the park instead. I believe you will have fun together.
#Person2#: Sounds good. | Jessica wants to travel with her family, but it may not come true. #Person1# suggests having a picnic. | Summarize the 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, Karl. I haven't seen you since we both went to university.
#Person2#: Good to see you, Laura. I'm just back home for a few days.
#Person1#: Me too. How are you finding it studying in a foreign country?
#Person2#: I had to find my own accommodation, although the university was very helpful and gave me a list of apartments so it wasn't that hard. The language isn't a problem because my course is taught in English. But understanding the other students' jokes isn't easy.
#Person1#: Sounds like fun, though. Well, I've been in City University London for 2 years. I'm really concentrating on my studies at the moment because I've got an important essay to write. Have you thought about what you'll do after your University course finishes?
#Person2#: I haven't made up my mind actually.
#Person1#: You must feel lonely sometimes abroad. I thought I'd love the freedom of being away from home, but it can be hard.
#Person2#: Well, it's normal to feel like that. Why don't you come and visit me when you can afford it?
#Person1#: I'm really curious to see what it's like at your university. I've got more than enough studying to do at the moment, though, I'm afraid | Laura meets Karl and they talk about studying in a foreign country and university life. Karl invites Laura to come and visit him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is your salary at present?
#Person2#: My present pay is 100, 000 Yuan per year.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations now?
#Person2#: I like to be paid more than that. Hopefully, 120, 000 Yuan per year.
#Person1#: That's a little more than we had planned.
#Person2#: I think you'll find I'm worth that.
#Person1#: I can only offer you 110, 000 Yuan a year. Raises will be given after a three-month probation according to your performance. Is that satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes, it is quite reasonable. | #Person2# and #Person1# negotiate over #Person2#'s annual salary. They finally make it to be 110, 000 Yuan. Raises will be given according to #Person2#'s performance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to rent this apartment.
#Person2#: I ' m glad to hear that.
#Person1#: How much are you asking?
#Person2#: You will have to pay $ 1050 every month.
#Person1#: I can ' t afford that.
#Person2#: What can you afford?
#Person1#: I was thinking $ 800 a month.
#Person2#: I ' ll need you to pay more than that.
#Person1#: How much more?
#Person2#: How does $ 900 every month sound to you?
#Person1#: I can live with that.
#Person2#: We have a deal then. | #Person1# wants to rent an apartment and bargains with #Person2#. They finally agree to $ 900 every 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#: Here is the draft contract, Mr. Brown. Let's discuss the clauses to see if we agree on all of them. Then I will make out an original of the contract. After that, what's left is to fill out the contract and sign our names.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: The contract is to be written in Chinese and English. Both languages are equally effective.
#Person2#: Fine. If you'll excuse me, I'd like to go it over first. ( After about 15 minutes ) Hmm, you've done a pretty good job. It's well prepared.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Well, I suggest that we discuss only the clauses and points where we have different opinions just to save time.
#Person1#: That's a good idea.
#Person2#: First, let's read Clause Two about packing. It's our usual practice to ship our products in containers. That'll save time and money, but your contract stipulates the use of wooden cases. So, we'd like to have the woods containers are allowed in the contract.
#Person1#: Agreed.
#Person2#: For shipment, you know we are producing a complete set of equipment for you and it won't all be finished at one time. So would you allow us to make partial shipments.
#Person1#: I understand your position. | #Person1# discusses the clauses of the draft contract with Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown goes it over and requests to have the woods containers allowed and to make partial shipments. #Person1# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It ' s so great to be here! I ' m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!
#Person2#: We ' re glad that you ' re here. Would you like a tour of the house?
#Person1#: That ' d be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?
#Person2#: Sure, I ' ll just go put the kettle on. Why don ' t you have a seat on the sofa and I ' ll go take care of things in the kitchen.
#Person1#: That would be lovely, thanks.
#Person2#: Do you take milk or sugar with your tea?
#Person1#: I ' ll take a little milk, but no sugar, please. Make sure you let the tea steep a few minutes before you take the tea bag out of the cup.
#Person2#: Ok. What do you think about our living room?
#Person1#: Well, I do like the mantelpiece and the coffee table, but I don ' t really care for curtains. Did you get them at a yard sale? They look ancient.
#Person2#: My parents gave them to us as a house warming gift.
#Person1#: Oh dear. Well, I suppose they will do for now. do you ever dust in here? It seems a bit dusty in here.
#Person2#: Your daughter usually does the dusting, and I do the vacuuming.
#Person1#: I see. Well, I can help with the chores while I ' m here. You two could probably use my help.
#Person2#: That ' s very nice of you to offer. Here ' s your tea. Be careful, it ' s still quite hot. | #Person1# comes to help #Person2# and #Person1#'s daughter with their new home. #Person2# prepares a cup of tea for #Person1# and shows the house to #Person1#. #Person1#'ll help with the chores. | Summarize the 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 sorry, ladies. Mr. Smith's viewing is over. It ended an hour ago.
#Person2#: But we just drove across town. Can't we just go in to see him one last...
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. But at tomorrow's funeral, the family requested an open casket service.
#Person2#: This is all too fast. He's my best friend, and now he's gone.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I know it must have come as a great shock.
#Person2#: The viewing was for saying goodbye, and I didn't even get that. | #Person2# came for Mr. Smith's viewing. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's over but there'll be an open casket service. #Person2# feels miserable. | Summarize the 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 Johnson are on their way back. You remember them, don't you?
#Person2#: Johnson? I can't place them.
#Person1#: We met them in Bermuda last May.
#Person2#: They've completely slipped my mind.
#Person1#: The couple with the dogs, think back.
#Person2#: No, I don't recall a thing about them.
#Person1#: Well, I've invited them for brunch.
#Person2#: Hmm, I must be getting absent-minded. | #Person1# invited the Johnsons for brunch and tries to remind #Person2# of them, but #Person2# can't recall a thing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to make a phone call. Can you show me how?
#Person2#: Of course, pick up the receiver, hit a button and listen for a tone. Are you hearing it?
#Person1#: Yes, now what do I do?
#Person2#: Well, after you dial 9 on the keypad, you should hear the tone change.
#Person1#: No, nothing changed.
#Person2#: When you dial 9 and hear the tone change it means you have an outside line. Who are you trying to call?
#Person1#: I am trying to call my boss.
#Person2#: For an outside call you now just dial the number. For a company number you need to know the extension. Do you have a list of extensions?
#Person1#: I know a few extensions but I don't know them all.
#Person2#: You can always look an extension up on the company website. | #Person2# guides #Person1# on how to call a company number and how to make an outside call. | Summarize the 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 your company go union? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized, so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field.
#Person2#: Yes, we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union. Mostly people are pretty happy about it. . . I guess it depends on if you are in management or in the labor force.
#Person1#: Management isn't looking on the labor unions too favorably, I'd guess. I don't blame them. . . labor unions can really put the squeeze on the executives.
#Person2#: Sure. . . but it's probably better for the workers, because the union's whole purpose is to look out for the little guys. The only way that the little guys can take on the big bosses is if they unite. Labor unions are all about getting a voice for the underdog. | #Person2# and #Person1# talk about signing up for the labor union. They think labor unions put the squeeze on the executives but it's better for the workers. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Going to the cafeteria?
#Person2#: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the Chinese cabbage and white gorse for three days. Haven't you noticed that?
#Person1#: That's fine with me. I don't hate vegetables and I don't eat much during lunch.
#Person2#: Well, then the cafeteria suits you best. But anyway, if you like to have a lunch outside the company, feel free to join me anytime. | #Person2# stops going to the cafeteria for lunch because the meals there lack meat while #Person1# finds it OK. | Summarize the 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 did your interview go?
#Person2#: Pretty well. I don't know if I'll get the promotion or not, but I feel good about it.
#Person1#: If you get the promotion, what will your new title be?
#Person2#: If I get the promotion, I will be a senior engineer instead of an assistant engineer.
#Person1#: Will you get a pay-raise, too?
#Person2#: Whenever you are given added responsibilities, you should get a promotion.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Who interviewed you?
#Person2#: My boss.
#Person1#: What kinds of questions did she ask you?
#Person2#: She asked me about my ability to work in a team and what I thought a good boss should be.
#Person1#: The second one sounds rather difficult to answer. What did you tell her?
#Person2#: I told her that I'm an excellent team player and that a good boss should treat male and female employees equally.
#Person1#: Those are good answers. How did she react?
#Person2#: She told me that even when I become a senior engineer, I'll have to work with the assistant engineers as a team.
#Person1#: What do you think about her as a boss?
#Person2#: She's pretty easy to get along with. She listens to her employees and treats everyone equally.
#Person1#: You're lucky. Not everyone has such a great boss!
#Person2#: That's true. She's highly esteemed among everyone at my company.
#Person1#: When you find out you get the promotion or not, let me know.
#Person2#: I will do. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s promotion interview. #Person2#'ll be a senior engineer and get a pay-raise if #Person2# succeeds. #Person2# talks about the interview questions and admires #Person2#'s boss who is a good leader. #Person2#'ll inform #Person1# about the results. | Summarize the 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 did your vacation go?
#Person2#: I traveled the Three Gorges.
#Person1#: What about the trip? Do you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, we had a good time. The trip was terrific. We toured the Three Gorges by boat. Its realty exciting!
#Person1#: Did your boat float down the river?
#Person2#: Yes. There are many places where the gorge is very narrow, with steep cliffs on both sides.
#Person1#: Sounds dangerous.
#Person2#: Yes, but we have life jackets. And we got a real kick out of that.
#Person1#: What a thrilling trip! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s thrilling boat trip to the Three Gorges. | Summarize the 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, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I went home, then'd have to find my own place.
#Person2#: You mean they're kicking you out?
#Person1#: Not really, they just don't want me living at home. My older sister did that, and she lived at home for seven years. Once she started living at home, it got harder and harder for her to move out.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like my parents want me to live at home the rest of my life. They said that it's ok if I move back home to begin with, but they want me to find a place of my own after a year or so.
#Person1#: My parents just didn't handle my older sister very well, and because of that, they want me to be more independent. They think that it's important that I should learn how to live on my own.
#Person2#: I know I need to learn that myself, but I just don't have the money for it at the moment. Living at home allows me to save up some money before I started finding a place. | Fred will work in his hometown and live with his parents after graduation. #Person1# tells Fred #Person1# would have to move out if #Person1# went home because they want #Person1# to be independent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: Gee! You scared me!
#Person1#: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?
#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?
#Person2#: It is about sports for white-collar workers, people like you and me.
#Person1#: What kind of sports?
#Person2#: Aerobic sports, for example, jogging, yoga, skating. . .
#Person1#: Interesting. What were you reading just now?
#Person2#: Stretching exercise after sitting a long time.
#Person1#: Really? That sounds interesting!
#Person2#: Can I have my magazine back now?
#Person1#: No. It's confiscated for now. And I will return it to you after I finish reading it. | #Person1# catches #Person2# reading Fitness Consultant. #Person2# introduces this magazine and the exercises it suggests. #Person1# confiscates it and will return it after reading. | Summarize the 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. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
#Person2#: yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter day.
#Person1#: good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time.
#Person2#: yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc. . .
#Person1#: is everything ready now?
#Person2#: almost. The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel. As a lot of people have chosen that day to get married, it is hard to find a hotel that isn't too expensive.
#Person1#: have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job.
#Person2#: yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet.
#Person1#: it's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.
#Person2#: that's why we want to have a look at other hotels. We don't want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception.
#Person1#: I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available.
#Person2#: thank you.
#Person1#: my pleasure. | Mary tells #Person1# Daniel and she are getting married on August 8th, 2008 because they think it's a red-letter day, but the hotel isn't ready. #Person1# recommends The Peninsula Palace Beijing but it's booked up and the Regent Beijing is too expensive. #Person1#'ll help ask other hotels. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear what happened in the Scott case? Some of the sensitive material were leaked to the press. Now every newspapers is all over it.
#Person2#: Oh. . . I bet the firm is fuming. Do they know who spilled the beans?
#Person1#: I'm sure they have their suspicions! there were only a few of the senior level layers who were privy to the case details.
#Person2#: What kind of repercussions will there be for the people who are held responsible?
#Person1#: I'm sure there'll be canned! And there also might be some legal consequences.
#Person2#: Why would the person who told have problems with the law?
#Person1#: Because whoever let the cat out of the bag was breaking client confidentiality.
#Person2#: I didn't think about that. That's pretty serious. Are there investigators working on finding out who it was?
#Person1#: I'm sure management is on top of it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# some details about Scott's case were leaked to the press. #Person1# thinks the people who were responsible will surely be canned and #Person2# realizes that's pretty serious. | Summarize the 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 feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.
#Person2#: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.
#Person1#: How about the new bar across road?
#Person2#: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic, too.
#Person1#: I agree, I had lunch there last week.
#Person2#: excellent! That sounds like a plan. | Peter suggests going to a new bar. #Person2# agrees gladly. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.
#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
#Person1#: How about printing a warning on each cigarette packet?
#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect. | #Person2# supports stopping producing cigarettes, but #Person1# thinks it will affects the national economy and suggests printing a warning on cigarette packets. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: what are you watching on the telly?
#Person2#: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes.
#Person1#: which one is that?
#Person2#: the office. Have you watched it?
#Person1#: I've seen the British version and loved it, but have never seen the American version.
#Person2#: it's almost exactly the same. I think it's a hilarious show.
#Person1#: what are you watching now?
#Person2#: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now.
#Person1#: I can't stand American Idol! I think it's really over-rated.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more.
#Person1#: have you got satellite, cable, or digital TV?
#Person2#: we have digital TV. It's amazing though---even with 100 channels, there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch!
#Person1#: do you watch a lot of TV then?
#Person2#: I guess so. I'm bit of a couch potato. How about you?
#Person1#: I don't have a TV at home, so I rarely watch anything. Is there anything worth watching after the office?
#Person2#: there's actually a documentary on the history channel later on that I'd like to watch. Do you want to stay and watch it with me?
#Person1#: why not? I don't have anything better to do! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about several TV programmes. #Person2# watches a lot of TV while #Person1# doesn't. Then #Person2# invites #Person1# to watch a documentary, and #Person1# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really want to go to the beach this weekend.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. What's the weather going to be like?
#Person1#: I heard that it's going to be warm this weekend.
#Person2#: Is it going to be perfect beach weather?
#Person1#: I believe so.
#Person2#: Good. I hope it doesn't cool off this weekend.
#Person1#: I know. I really want to go to the beach.
#Person2#: But you know that California weather is really unpredictable.
#Person1#: You're right. One minute it's hot, and then the next minute it's cold.
#Person2#: I really wish the weather would just stay the same.
#Person1#: I do too. That way we can have our activities planned ahead of time.
#Person2#: Yeah, that would make things a lot easier. | #Person1# suggests going to the beach this weekend. Then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the unpredictable weather in California and they wish the weather would stay the same. | Summarize the 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 house hunting going?
#Person2#: Not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
#Person1#: How much are you looking to spend?
#Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
#Person1#: Looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
#Person2#: Really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room.
#Person1#: Well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!
#Person2#: Do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?
#Person1#: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?
#Person2#: I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get!
#Person1#: How long do you want to sign a contract for?
#Person2#: I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that.
#Person1#: Do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
#Person2#: I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished.
#Person1#: You know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?
#Person2#: No, I thought that would be included in the rent.
#Person1#: It's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.
#Person2#: I don't think I can afford that.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the cleaning or take care of the children.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that. | #Person2# finds it hard to rent a room within the price range of 300 pounds in London. #Person1#'ll help ask around at work, looking for someone who needs a roommate, and they go through #Person2#'s preferences. | Summarize the 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 want some dessert?
#Person2#: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?
#Person1#: Oh, here comes our waitress with our check.
#Person2#: The service here has been really great, don't you think?
#Person1#: Yes, the service was quite good.
#Person2#: So, let's look at the check. The total is $ 36. 00.
#Person1#: How much do you think we should leave for a tip?
#Person2#: Usually people leave 15 %, but this was exceptional service. I am thinking that maybe 20 % would be appropriate.
#Person1#: I agree that 20 % would be just about right.
#Person2#: OK, so that will bring her tip to $ 7. 20. Add it to the $ 36. 00 and the total is $ 43. 20.
#Person1#: Yes, what a nice dinner that was!
#Person2#: We'll have to make sure to come back here again real soon. | #Person1# and #Person2# are satisfied with the service of the restaurant so they decide to leave 20% of the check for a tip. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you like this dress, madam?
#Person2#: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's a lovely dress. It's very smart. Short skirts are in fashion now. Would you like to try it?
#Person2#: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too small for me as well. It's smaller than the blue one. I don't like the colour either. It doesn't suit me at all. I think the blue dress is prettier. Co
#Person1#: I'm afraid I haven't got a larger dress. This is the largest dress in the shop. | #Person2#'s looking for a dress with #Person1#'s assistance, but the dresses in the shop are all too small for #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just got a call from Mrs. Fitzgerald. See what your Willie has just done.
#Person2#: My Willie? Why has he suddenly become my Willie?
#Person1#: Because he takes after you, he's got into trouble again.
#Person2#: What did he do this time? I remember last time he was painting her fence to repay her for breaking it, and he accidentally painted her cat.
#Person1#: That was last time. This time it's worse.
#Person2#: Ok, tell me.
#Person1#: Well, he was playing baseball with some friends. . .
#Person2#: And the ball went through her window? That's not as bad as last time.
#Person1#: True, but that's not all. The ball went through the window and hit the vase she has in her front window. . .
#Person2#: Ok, that's probably expensive, but not that bad.
#Person1#: And then, ricocheted off her fish bowl. Mrs. Fitzgerald at the last minute dived and saved her fish.
#Person2#: At least the fish were saved. If that's the end of the damages, then everything isn't that bad.
#Person1#: Stop interrupting me. Finally, the ball flew through the air and knocked out Willie's school principal, who was having a cup of coffee with Mrs. Fitzgerald.
#Person2#: Hmm, that is bad. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mrs. Fitzgerald called and said their son Willie's baseball went through Mrs. Fitzgerald's window, broke the vase, ricocheted off the fishbowl, and finally knocked out Willie's school principal. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you going to vote tomorrow?
#Person2#: I sure am. How about you?
#Person1#: I am.
#Person2#: Do you know where your polling place is?
#Person1#: My polling place is up the street at the park.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Where's yours at?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: You should know that already.
#Person2#: I didn't receive my polling place in the mail.
#Person1#: You do know that you can look online, right?
#Person2#: I didn't know that. I'll go look right now. | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to vote tomorrow. #Person2# doesn't know the polling place. #Person1# suggests looking online. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?
#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that they are nice.
#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
#Person2#: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, you know.
#Person1#: I'm dead serious. They've decided that it's too small to be a planet, but actually they haven't yet agreed on how big something has to be in order to be a planet anymore.
#Person2#: That sounds crazy. They can't just change their mind about things like that.
#Person1#: Yes, they can. If you remember correctly, people used to believe that the world was flat.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right. They also used to think that they were so important that the sun revolved around them, not the other way around.
#Person1#: We actually know relatively little about space and the cosmos.
#Person2#: Do you think that we'll one day be able to travel to another planet for a vacation?
#Person1#: I suppose we could actually live on a planet outside of the milky way.
#Person2#: Do you think we'll ever get to meet an alien from outer space?
#Person1#: I hope not. I think they would be a threat to those of us that lived on Earth.
#Person2#: You're so old-fashioned. That's what people used to think about people from another country!
#Person1#: Point taken. Hopefully one day, we'll live in an interplanetary society. | #Person1# shares the news with #Person2# that Pluto was removed from the list of the planets. Then they start to talk about space and people's changing understanding of the surrounding. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: He followed me all the way home!
#Person2#: That's about five blocks. And around corners too. So he was definitely following you.
#Person1#: Yes, he was. I'm not imagining it. Finally, just when I got home, I turned around and looked at him. He was just standing there. He didn't smile. He just stood there. It was so obvious. What should I do? I'm so scared. Can I call the police?
#Person2#: Actually, I don't think you can call the police. Not yet at least. He hasn't done anything. And probably the police will just ignore it. But if anything happens again, then maybe you should call.
#Person1#: Why can't I call the police now? He was definitely following me!
#Person2#: Of course you can call the police if you want. That's not what I mean. I'm just saying that they probably won't do anything.
#Person1#: I suppose. What can they do? I don't even know who he is.
#Person2#: Listen, Carol. Don't let this bother you too much. Probably it's nothing. Just keep your eyes open when you go out. If you see him a third time, and if he follows you again, then I think we should go to the police. But for now, just try not to worry.
#Person1#: Alright. And I won't go to that cafe for a while. | Carol tells #Person2# about her experience of being followed by a man. #Person2# thinks the police probably won't do anything at this stage. #Person2# asks Carol to be cautious and not to worry for now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, George, what a beautiful day it is today! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there! What a perfect day to be at the beach! The kids are going to have so much fun! And we'll be able to relax in the sun while they're playing.
#Person2#: It does seem like the perfect day! I'm glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather! This looks like the perfect spot! Ok kids, put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up camp. Here, Mary, help me lay down these beach towels.
#Person1#: There we go. Can you help me with the umbrella? Perfect.
#Person2#: Ok kids, here ara beach ball and a Frisbee, a pail and a shovel. I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave. Don't stray too far. Wait! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes.
#Person1#: And stay in the shallow area. I don't want to see you go any farther than that sandbar! It's too deep out there and we didn't bring your floatier.
#Person2#: You're back already? The water was too cold, huh? I'll tell you a secret. Do you see that small pool of water over there? It'll be warmer in there. Go see if you can find some seashells or catch some minnows.
#Person1#: What is that? A jellyfish? Jeremy, put that down right now! It could sting you!
#Person2#: Ah! Not on me! Ow! | George and Mary take their kids to the beach on a fine day. Goerge asks the kids to build a sandcastle. Mary reminds them to stay in the shallow area. Jeremy finds a jellyfish and shows it to 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#: We need to figure out how much money we are spending and what we are spending it on?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, I think we could be saving more.
#Person2#: Really? Well. Ok. Get the receipts out.
#Person1#: Let's see. We spent 700 dollars for our home loan payment, 400 on groceries, 75 on utilities, 250 on gasoline, 100 on books and 300 on entertainment last month.
#Person2#: That's 1, 825 dollars.
#Person1#: We put 500 into the savings account and 750 into our stock account.
#Person2#: 3, 075. Our paychecks are 3300 combined. That means we don't have any receipts for 225.
#Person1#: Right. | #Person1# and #Person2# take the receipts out and figure out their spending. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What kind of packing do you plan to use for this consignment of goods?
#Person2#: Cartons. Is that okay?
#Person1#: I'm concerned about the possible jolting, squeezing and collision that may take place when these cases are moved about.
#Person2#: Well, what I can tell you is this. We've got an excellent record on making deliveries to our customers. Besides, all our cartons are lined with shockproof cardboards and are wrapped up with polyethylene sheets. So they're not only shockproof but also dampproof.
#Person1#: In that case, I guess I can rest assured.
#Person2#: Well, I guess you can say that. The safety of packing is something we always pay a lot of attention to. Especially for those fragile commodities, we've got to be extra careful. Otherwise, if the things we don't want to see happened, we would be responsible and that'll cause you a lot of inconvenience, too.
#Person1#: You're right. But wouldn't it be safer to use wooden cases?
#Person2#: We sure can if you want us to, but the charge will be much higher.
#Person1#: It wouldn't be worth the trouble in that case, would it? Let's still use cartons.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. As I said, cartons are good enough for goods like this. You don't have to worry about it. | #Person1# worries about the safety of the goods as #Person2# use cartons for the consignment. #Person2# assures #Person1# of their delivery service and tells #Person1# the charge will be much higher if #Person1# demands wooden cases. #Person1# agrees to use cartons. | Summarize the 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 really think all Americans look alike.
#Person2#: You're crazy! You haven't been here long enough.
#Person1#: But they do.
#Person2#: What makes you say that?
#Person1#: They wear the same clothes, they're all blond, they all drive cars, they all own Parker fountain pens ; they all drink Coca Cola, and they all chew gum.
#Person2#: I disagree with you. They don't all wear the same clothes ; they're definitely not all blond ; they don't all own Parker fountain pens ; they don't all drink Coca Cola, and they don't all chew gum. I do think they all drive cars though! But that doesn't have anything to do with how they look!
#Person1#: Maybe I am just homesick. I know you're right. I just miss China, that's all. | #Person1# thinks all Americans look alike while #Person2# disagrees. #Person1# thinks it's possibly because #Person1# misses China. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: East Beijing Road, please. I have to be at the No. 1 Middle School by 9 o'clock.
#Person2#: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Not so far, but the traffic is often busy at this time of the day. | #Person1#'s in a hurry. The driver #Person2#'ll try but it's rush hour. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot of people are going in and out.
#Person2#: Has anybody spoken to him about it?
#Person1#: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.
#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help. Can we?
#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.
#Person2#: Hmmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When TAs have to talk with a student, they could go to the meeting room and not use the office. You know, there's a room down the hall, rather a small room that we could ask to use. It's only for storing supplies.
#Person1#: You mean that little storage room? Oh, that would be too small.
#Person2#: Are you sure? With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.
#Person1#: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. I'd like to have a look at that room. Can we go there now?
#Person2#: Sure, Let's go. | Stan and Cathy think the office is so noisy that they can't work because Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. They decide to suggest Jack use the storage room down the hall and they'll go to have a look at it first. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, welcome to our program 'Today City'. I'm Larry. We're going to Louisville Kentucky where our guest Michelle Ray comes from. She is proud of her middle-sized city with a small town feel and big city dreams. Now, Michelle, tell us about your city.
#Person2#: Thank you, Larry. Here is my city. Louisville is my city. The first place I take visitors from out of town is to the Highlands for shopping and night life. When I have delicious Asian food I always go to the Zen Garden which provides wonderful all vegetable dishes.
#Person1#: Wow, that's interesting. Many people go for healthy food now.
#Person2#: You can say that again. If I want to go camping and fishing, I go to the Red River area. For complete quiet I can hide away in my house with a good book from one of our public libraries.
#Person1#: That all sounds very exciting. I'm sure some of our listeners will include Louisville in their travel plan for their next holiday. Thank you, Michelle. | Michelle Ray tells Larry and the listeners about her hometown Louisville Kentucky on the program 'Today City'. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
#Person2#: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too.
#Person1#: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances.
#Person1#: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going?
#Person2#: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities. | John tells #Person1# about his motivation, his management style, and his future plans of both business and personal 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#: Good morning, Mrs. Wong. How are you? I haven't seen you around the building for the last couple of weeks. Is everything alright?
#Person2#: Morning, Mr. Jones. No, I haven't been out much recently. I've been feeling a bit under the weather.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you don't mind me saying, but you don't look very well. Your face is very pale. Perhaps you need some fresh air to bring the color back to your cheeks. It's a lovely day outside today.
#Person2#: That's just what I thought. I'm going to go for a walk in the park and then pop into the supermarket.
#Person1#: You look as if you've lost weight as well.
#Person2#: I haven't been eating like I usually do. Usually, I love my food, but these last two weeks I just haven't felt cooking and I've eaten very little. Most unlike me.
#Person1#: Have you been to the doctor? What did she say?
#Person2#: I didn't bother going to the doctor. It's nothing serious.
#Person1#: You never know. If you've been feeling like this for two weeks, it's worth getting a check-up just to be sure. | Mr. Jones meets Mrs. Wong and finds her face very pale. Mrs. Wong tells him she hasn't felt like cooking and she's eaten very little for the last two weeks. Mr. Jones suggests getting a check-up. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now, I'm going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get this post?
#Person2#: Well, first of all I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to get the post because of the company's reputation and opportunities. | Summarize the 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, Sue, it's me.
#Person2#: Well, hello, where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy as manager always are. Are you OK?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I didn't call you this morning. I've had a cold since Saturday. I haven't eaten much these days and it has made me feel really weak, but I'll probably be there tomorrow.
#Person2#: All right. We'll go on a business trip next week and don't worry. You should go to see a doctor, Steve.
#Person1#: Thanks, but I'm getting better now.
#Person2#: Take care then, bye.
#Person1#: Bye bye, Sue. | Steve phones Sue to explain his absence this morning. He's got a bad cold since Saturday. Sue asks him not to worry about the work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is Mr. Peterson going to do with his old house on London Road? Rent it or sell it?
#Person2#: I heard he is thinking of turning it into a restaurant, which isn't a bad idea, because it's still a solid building. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Mr. Peterson is thinking of turning his old house into a restaurant. | Summarize the 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 Julia's birthday tomorrow.
#Person2#: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen?
#Person1#: That sounds good. But I think it's better to buy her a box of chocolates.
#Person2#: Julia doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: You're right. Er... I know. We can give her a record, for she loves music very much.
#Person2#: That's great. Let's go to the music shop now. | #Person1# suggests getting a gift for Julia's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# finally decide on a record because Julia likes music. | Summarize the 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 did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?
#Person2#: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening.
#Person1#: OK. How are you going back? By bus or taxi?
#Person2#: I think I'll take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one?
#Person1#: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks. Are the taxis in London all yellow?
#Person1#: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to taxi drivers here?
#Person1#: You mean a tip? Oh, yes. They usually expect about ten percent.
#Person2#: That's the same in my country.
#Person1#: Oh, look. Here's one. Taxi!
#Person2#: Thanks. See you tomorrow. | Mr. Green wants to go back to his hotel by taxi. #Person1# waits with Mr. Green. They find giving taxi drivers 10% tip is a shared convention in their countries. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you going to tell me about the stamp, or not?
#Person2#: 120 British pounds. But there are still three days left in the auction. If you want it, you'll have to bid. Do you have the guts?
#Person1#: I'm just asking. It's not like I'd actually make a bid.
#Person2#: Just don't come looking to me for help.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I won't.
#Person2#: I'm signing off.
#Person1#: Have fun getting ripped off! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a stamp but #Person1#'s not making a bid. #Person2# gets annoyed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I wonder if you could help me find something for my daughter.
#Person2#: Do you think she'd like a laptop?
#Person1#: I think that would be perfect.
#Person2#: A Mac is something most people appreciate.
#Person1#: In fact, she prefers Macs. How much is one?
#Person2#: Our 15-inch Pro will cost you only $2, 100.
#Person1#: She's going to be so happy. Let me have one.
#Person2#: You've made a good decision. How would you like to pay?
#Person1#: I'll pay for it with my VISA.
#Person2#: It's all yours after you sign here, please.
#Person1#: Are there any extras that she needs?
#Person2#: This is good to go. If she wants accessories, just visit us again.
#Person1#: You've been so helpful. Thank you.
#Person2#: Have a nice day, and thank you for shopping here. | #Person1# purchases a 15-inch Pro Mac for #Person1#'s daughter which costs $2, 100 with #Person2#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?
#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one.
#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply.
#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (It's usually 550). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars.
#Person1#: What's to come next?
#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP-66 Form. With TAP-66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US. Embassy in Beijing.
#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures?
#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to apply for an American university and explains the requirements of almost all the universities. The procedures usually take 3 to 6 months. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mary, I've some bad news for you.
#Person2#: I have already known that. I didn't get the scholarship, right?
#Person1#: Yes. The board was favorably impressed with your application, but the competition was very fierce.
#Person2#: Can you help me? You know I do need the scholarship.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't I advise you to try again next year.
#Person2#: Thank you. I will. | #Person1# tells Mary she didn't get the scholarship and advises her to try again next year. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?
#Person2#: Pardon me?
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
#Person1#: Ok, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
#Person2#: Are you sure? Then I'd love more beer please.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It would be back again a little later.
#Person2#: Okay, thank you.
#Person1#: Are you finished?
#Person2#: Yes, may I have some more beer?
#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. | #Person2# orders a beer. #Person1# tells #Person2# all the drinks are free, so #Person2# asks for more beer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which hotel are we going to, Mr. Zhang?
#Person2#: Jindu Hotel. Its No. 12 in Jining Rood not far from the downtown. I've booked a double room with a shower for you.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person3#: (They entered the lobby of Jindu Hotel)Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I made a reservation with you last week.
#Person3#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Simon Pemberton from Canada.
#Person3#: Oh yes, you did. (To Mr. Pemberton) Welcome to our hotel. Please fill in the form.
#Person1#: Okay. (After finishing the form) Here you are, lady. By the way, have you got 24 hour room service?
#Person3#: Sure. We also serve both Chinese food and Western food. Here's the key to Room 201. The bellman will show you to your room. Hope you will enjoy your stay here.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. See you. | Mr. Zhang tells Simon Pemberton that he has booked a double room for Simon at Jindu Hotel. #Person3# helps Simon check-in at the 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#: Hello, XYZ Accounting.
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Brian Robinson, please?
#Person1#: Mister Robinson is in a meeting right now. Can I put you through to his voicemail?
#Person2#: No thanks, I'll try back later. I just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return.
#Person1#: Oh, maybe another accountant could help you. I think Gina Bowers could answer your questions. I'll transfer you if you like?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be great. Thank you. | #Person2# phones XYZ Accounting to ask Brian Robinson about #Person2#'s tax return. #Person1# tells #Person2# Robinson isn't available and suggests transferring #Person2# to Gina Bowers for 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#: I just joined the health club. How long do you think it will take me to lose 10 pounds?
#Person2#: There are many steps for losing weight and keeping it off. Too much eagerness could do more harm than good.
#Person1#: Then what should I do to cut down on my weight gradually?
#Person2#: You need a systematic training program. First, we should do some simple exercises and then I will design a training program for you.
#Person1#: OK, you are a professional, so I'll just do what you say.
#Person2#: I don't want you to just listen to me. We need to work together to decide what kind of program will help you lose weight.
#Person1#: OK. Let's get started now. | #Person2# suggests a systematic training program to cut down #Person1#'s weight gradually. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mike, could you help me tomorrow afternoon? I'll have a yard sale from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
#Person2#: OK, but could you tell me what a yard sale is?
#Person1#: It's a sale held in someones yard selling news things, it's a great way to make some money from our old things.
#Person2#: I never did that in my country. We usually just throw away our old things.
#Person1#: That's really a waste. You know something useless to you may be very useful to someone else. Sometimes you can give them to your friends or relatives.
#Person2#: I agree, I think yard sales can also be good for the environment. | #Person1# asks Mike to help with a yard sale tomorrow afternoon and tells Mike what a yard sale is. Mike agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes.
#Person1#: I've never had a mango.
#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the stone?
#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it.
#Person1#: How much are these mangoes?
#Person2#: The sale price today is $ 1 each.
#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?
#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?
#Person2#: Don't cut into them until you can feel that they're soft on the outside.
#Person1#: What country produces them?
#Person2#: They come from tropical countries. | #Person2# recommends mangoes to #Person1#. #Person1#'s never tried one and #Person2# says mangoes are sweet and are from tropical countries. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the railway station?
#Person2#: The railway station? Just go down this street and turn left at the second corner. The station is at the end of that street.
#Person1#: How long will it take me to get there?
#Person2#: It's about a ten-minute walk.
#Person1#: That's very clear. I think I can find my way now. Thank you.
#Person2#: Not at all. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the location of the railway station and it's a ten-minute walk. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello sir, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.
#Person1#: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I don ' t want it to be too expensive, maybe something mid-range.
#Person1#: We have this new ETC smart phone.It comes with the Android OS so you can download applications. It also has a built-in camera, mp3 player and touch screen. It works on the 3G network so you have fast access to the internet wherever you are.
#Person2#: What about Wi-fi?
#Person1#: Of course! You can access the internet from any hotspot as well as from home.
#Person2#: One last thing. Is it waterproof? | #Person2# dropped #Person2#'s phone in the toilet and #Person1# recommends a new ETC smartphone with fancy functions, but #Person2# cares its waterproof most. | Summarize the 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 shopped online?
#Person2#: Quite often. It is very convenient, saving me a lot of time.
#Person1#: Do you have some experiences to share with me? I want to have a try.
#Person2#: You are asking the right person. Here are two very important tips. First, you need to visit no more than one site to find the best products and prices. I can recommend you some online merchants. Second, write your mail address correctly. Otherwise, you can ' t receive your delivery in time.
#Person1#: What about the registration procedure? Is that complicated?
#Person2#: Not at all. You just need to provide your name, address, e-mail address, phone number and bank or credit card information. I will help you with that.
#Person1#: It is so nice of you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# online shopping is convenient and advises #Person1# to visit no more than one site and write the email address correctly. | Summarize the 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, hi, Jessica, are you going to see this movie too?
#Person2#: I'd love to, the movies are smash hit.
#Person1#: Then let's go in.
#Person2#: I can't. I'm waiting for Paul, but he's late.
#Person1#: I'll say the movie's starting in the minute.
#Person2#: I know. I wonder what's keeping him.
#Person1#: Looks like he won't show up. He's done this before, hasn't he?
#Person2#: Yeah, a number of times.
#Person1#: What's he trying to pull anyway.
#Person2#: I don't know. But this is definitely the last straw.
#Person1#: Maybe you should start seeing someone else.
#Person2#: You said it. Ok, let's go in, Sandy. | #Person1# asks Jessica to go the movie but she's waiting for Paul. Paul is always late and Jessica thinks it's the last straw. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it.
#Person2#: How many credits for each course?
#Person1#: Three, you also should take two three-credit-course in education department.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir, I'm sure I will. | #Person1# advises #Person2# to take some literature courses and education courses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Smith. This is Mary. Is Jenny there?
#Person1#: No, I ' m afraid not, Mary. May I take a message for her?
#Person2#: Yes, please tell her that band practice has been moved to Tuesday night at eight thirty.
#Person1#: O. K. No problem. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, but if she has any questions, she can call me at 555-2345.
#Person1#: All right, I ' ll leave her the message, Mary. Thanks for calling.
#Person2#: Thank you. Bye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Mary calls but Mr. Smith says Jenny isn't available. Mary asks him to tell Jenny the time change of the band practice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?
#Person2#: Sure. Where shall I begin?
#Person1#: Where did you go to university?
#Person2#: I went to the university of Ohio, in America.
#Person1#: What degree did you get?
#Person2#: I got a bachelor's degree.
#Person1#: What was your major?
#Person2#: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.
#Person1#: What was you G. P. A?
#Person2#: I graduated with honors ; I had a 3. 9.
#Person1#: Do you plan to pursue further education?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to obtain a master's degree in international relations.
#Person1#: When do you think you will do that?
#Person2#: After I have 3-4 years of work experience.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a bachelor's degree and plans to get a master's degree after 3-4 years of work. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Jones, shall we now discuss the packaging?
#Person2#: Very well. You know, we have definite ways of packaging garments. As to blouses, we use a polythene wrapper for each article, all ready for window display.
#Person1#: Good. A wrapping that catches the eye will certainly help push the sales. With competition from similar garments producers, the merchandise must not only be good value but also look attractive.
#Person2#: Right you are. We'll see to it that the blouses appeal to the eye as well as to the purse.
#Person1#: What about the outer packing?
#Person2#: We'll pack them 10 dozens to one carton, gross weight around 25 kilos a carton.
#Person1#: Cartons?
#Person2#: Yes, corrugated cardboard boxes.
#Person1#: Could you use wooden cases instead?
#Person2#: Why use wooden cases?
#Person1#: I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for such a heavy load.
#Person2#: The cartons are comparatively light, and therefore easy to handle. They won't be stowed away with the heavy cargo. The stevedores will see to that. Besides, we'll reinforce the cartons with straps. Silk blouses are not fragile goods. They can stand a lot of jolting.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right, but the goods are to be transhipped at Hamburg or London. If the boxes are moved about on an open wharf, the dampness or rain may get into them. This would make the blouses spotted or ruined.
#Person2#: No need to worry about that. The cartons lined with plastic sheets are waterproof, and as the boxes are made of cardboard, they will be handled with care.
#Person1#: Well, I don't want to take any chances. Besides, cartons are easy to cut open, and this increases the risk of pilferage.
#Person2#: Tampering with cartons is easily detected. I should say that this rather discourages pilferage.
#Person1#: Maybe so, but I'm afraid that in case of damage or pilferage, the insurance company will refuse compensation on the ground of improper packing, or packing unsuitable for sea voyage.
#Person2#: But cartons are quite seaworthy. They are extensively used in our shipments to continental ports. There are never any complaints from our clients, and our insurance company has also approved such packing for W. P. A. and T. P. N. D.
#Person1#: If you could guarantee compensation in case the insurance com - any refuses to honor a claim for faulty packing, we would be quite willing to accept cartons.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we can't take on any responsibility that is beyond our functions and powers. We'll make sure that the packing is seaworthy, but we can't commit ourselves to being responsible for every kind of mishap.
#Person1#: I can understand your position. Perhaps I'm asking too much.
#Person2#: We'll use wooden cases if you insist, but the charge for packing will be considerably higher, and it also slows delivery.
#Person1#: Well, I'll call you immediately for instructions on the matter.
#Person2#: Please do. I'll be waiting for your reply. | #Person1# and #Person2# both think an attractive wrapping helps the sales. #Person2#'ll pack blouses in cartons but #Person1# is worried they might not be strong enough, might be pilfered, or can't be insured so #Person1# prefers wooden cases. #Person2# explains that cartons are quite seaworthy and discourages pilferage but #Person2# can't guarantee the compensation. #Person2# says wooden cases are more expensive and #Person1#'ll contact #Person2# soon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You're in great shape, Keith. Do you work out at a gym?
#Person2#: Yeah, I do. I guess I'm a real fitness freak.
#Person1#: So, how often do you work out?
#Person2#: Well, I do aerobics every day after work. And then I play racquetball.
#Person1#: Say, I like racquetball, too.
#Person2#: Oh, do you want to play sometime?
#Person1#: Uh. . . how well do you play?
#Person2#: Pretty well, I guess.
#Person1#: Well, all right. But I'm not very good.
#Person2#: No problem, Rod. I won't play too hard. | Keith does aerobics and plays racquetball. #Person1# likes racquetball too and they'll play together sometime. | Summarize the 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, the pool's open now!
#Person2#: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.
#Person1#: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . .
#Person2#: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis.
#Person1#: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get suntans.
#Person2#: That's smart these days with all the news on skin cancer. Hey, there's everybody! We made it! | #Person1# thinks Memorial Day marks the time for kids to play and she doesn't like to get suntans. #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?
#Person2#: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.
#Person1#: What was your childhood like?
#Person2#: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at an university so they have extremely high expectations for me.
#Person1#: Where did you go to university?
#Person2#: My parents wanted me to stay in Beijing, but I decided to go back to England. I graduated from University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a degree in Cross Culture Communication.
#Person1#: What is your current occupation?
#Person2#: I am a journalist. I write for China Daily. | Mary tells #Person1# she was born in Beijing and graduated from the University of Newcastle. She writes for China Daily. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I just dropped in to say good-bye.
#Person2#: What time are you leaving?
#Person1#: I'm going to try to leave by ten.
#Person2#: Take care and give my best to your parents.
#Person1#: Good-bye. Hope to see you soon again next year.
#Person2#: Don't forget to call us if you're in Tokyo. | #Person1# says goodbye to #Person2# since #Person1# is leaving for Tokyo. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: David, recently I established a travelling forum, and now I want to make a plan to hold the first activity. Where can we go for this time?
#Person2#: How many members are there in your forum?
#Person1#: a dozen.
#Person2#: I think we can visit West Lake. The landscapes are attractive. It is said that just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Su Zhou and Hang Zhou on earth.
#Person1#: It's surely worth going to. There are ten famous spots there.
#Person2#: Great, let's say Hang Zhou is the place. What can we do next after locating the place?
#Person1#: Inform my members to prepare for the travelling to Hang Zhou. And then we can discuss about the travelling costs. | #Person1# needs to make a plan for a traveling forum and David suggests visiting the West Lake and informing the members to prepare. | Summarize the 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 Nick, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know man.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that's really fun too! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve you
#Person1#: Yeah that would be cool! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile! Or what about a flame thrower!
#Person2#: Whoa, take it easy there Rambo. Don't get carried away. These weapons are not toys, and you must first learn how to handle them properly. There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be
#Person1#: Wow, I didn't know! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies!
#Person2#: The reality is different you know, running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies! So are you ready?
#Person1#: Let's do it! | Nick's going to the shooting range and invites #Person1# to come. Nick says shooting is fun but it's not that easy, the reality is different from the movies. #Person1#'ll try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?
#Person2#: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing's as refreshing as iced drinks on a hot day.
#Person1#: I don't think we need too much in the way of soft drinks, Two super bottles of Cola should cover everyone. What about wine?
#Person2#: Just buy a cask of wine. Have you bought ice yet?
#Person1#: No, once I fill the tub with beer, I'll get the ice. The beer will be cool if you put the tub under the ice. The cooler, the better.
#Person2#: I think a bottle of champagne would be a good idea. It's appetizing and tasty.
#Person1#: Well, if you say so. Personally speaking, I'd rather die of thirst than drink champagne. | #Person2# thinks they should prepare soft drinks and juice but #Person1# thinks Cola will cover everyone. #Person2# suggests champagne but #Person1# doesn't like it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You didn't tell me she was married!
#Person2#: I tried. You were preoccupied.
#Person1#: I got carried away. I made such a fool of myself. They were both laughing at me!
#Person2#: You got drunk, and you were hilarious. Lighten up.
#Person1#: That guy was definitely a Don.
#Person2#: So now you can say you had a mafia experience. Ha-ha.
#Person1#: Yeah. If I leave Little Italy alive. . .
#Person2#: Are you kidding? Don had fun scaring you. He'd probably buy you dinner if we go back. | #Person1# was drunk and made a fool of himself. #Person2# comforts him. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you watch the movie program on Channel 6 last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It is a horrible movie.
#Person1#: I wonder why TV programs often show much violence.
#Person2#: Actually, more and more people have realized that violence on TV may lead to the increase of crime rates among teenagers.
#Person1#: They are especially harmful to teenagers.
#Person2#: But anyhow there are many worthwhile programs. | #Person1# notices TV programs often show much violence and #Person2# says it increases teenage crime rates. | Summarize the 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, Natasha, how's life?
#Person2#: Great. My family came to visit me.
#Person1#: Oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: My immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me.
#Person1#: I have a small family. They are my parents, my younger brother and me.
#Person2#: I thought you were the only child in the family. Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s?
#Person1#: Yes, it did. But my parents are ethnic minority people. It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children.
#Person2#: Interesting. What do you think about families with only one child?
#Person1#: The child must feel very longly. My younger brother is 10 years younger than me. Before he was born, I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one day.
#Person2#: Do you get along well with each other?
#Person1#: Yes, we are very close. He is 12 years old now and very smart. He always makes us laugh a lot.
#Person2#: You are very lucky to have such a nice family.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# has a big family, while #Person1# just has one brother. #Person1# says #Person1#'s parents are ethnic minority people so they can have two kids under the only-child policy. #Person1# and #Person1#'s brother are very close. | Summarize the 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'll talk to you later.
#Person2#: What's the rush?
#Person1#: I have to get off the phone now.
#Person2#: I'm not ready to get off the phone with you.
#Person1#: There are other things I need to take care of.
#Person2#: What is it that you need to do?
#Person1#: Please don't be nosey.
#Person2#: I'm not being nosey, it's just a question.
#Person1#: You don't need to worry about that.
#Person2#: That was mean to say.
#Person1#: I am very sorry, but I must go.
#Person2#: I guess. | #Person1# wants to get off the phone and #Person2# asks the reason but #Person1# doesn't say. | Summarize the 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. Is everything OK? Is there something I can assist you with?
#Person2#: Thank you, yes. I'm not sure how to use this ATM, I usually go to a clerk and use my Bank Book. But today, I thought I'd try something new. I want to take some money out.
#Person1#: Welcome to the electronic age! I can run you through it ; it's what I'm here for.
#Person2#: Thanks so much. Right, I've put my card in. What now?
#Person1#: Just look at the screen here. It'll give you prompts, you see? Now you need to enter your PIN number, then press'enter'to confirm it.
#Person2#: Then it'll give me my money?
#Person1#: Not right away, you need to decide what it is you want to do. The next thing is to select the service.
#Person2#: Here we are'withdrawal', so I just press here?
#Person1#: Yes, then enter the amount you want.
#Person2#: Oh, as simple as that! I shall never wait for a real person again, these machines are wonderful. | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to use an ATM. #Person1# asks #Person2# to insert the card, enter the pin, choose the service, and enter the amount. | Summarize the 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#: Hello, there. I've just started using your net banking and I'm looking for some information about my Commission Fund.
#Person1#: I see. The Fund Trading System of our Net Banking deals with both trading and information. If you use this system, you can subscribe for and apply to buy other funds. You can also get lots of other useful information.
#Person2#: Regarding what exactly?
#Person1#: Fund info, the fund code, fund net value per unit, fund public info, fund account balance, fund trading conformation, daily details and the history. With our Net Banking, anything is possible! | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Fund Trading System of the Net Banking allows #Person2# to buy funds and get information. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are you doing, karen?
#Person2#: I'm making a shopping-list, Tom.
#Person1#: What do we need?
#Person2#: We need a lot of things this week. I must go to the grocer's. We haven't got much tea or coffee, and we haven't got any sugar or jam.
#Person1#: What about vegetables?
#Person2#: I must go to the greengrocer's. We haven ; t got many tomatoes, but we've got a lot of potatoes. I must go to the butcher's, too. We need some meat. We haven't got any meat at all.
#Person1#: Have we got any beer and wine?
#Person2#: No, we haven't. And I'm not going to get any!
#Person1#: I hope that you've got some money.
#Person2#: I haven't got much.
#Person1#: Well, I haven't got much either! | Karen tells Tom they need to buy tea, coffee, sugar, jam, and vegetables but they haven't got much 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#: In 1986, a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment. This sport is very challenging. It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance. Especially when descending, as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back, they sway around. The timid people will shrink back at the sight of it. Even if they jump off, they find it hard to avoid screaming with closed eyes. No wonder people give the title'brave'to anyone who jumps off.
#Person2#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth. The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord.
#Person1#: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage.
#Person2#: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said, ' When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform, I was extremely nervous. When I looked down, I was nervous even more. If the cord had broken, I would be knocked to'bakemeat'. However, I knew my worries were unwanted. I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me. I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward. I only felt wind wiring at my ears. My body rapidly descended. I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord. In fact it was 30 seconds. Maybe because of my nervousness, I only felt seven or eight seconds. When rebounding to the high altitude, I felt a sudden sense of relief. I did not feel nervous very much, but very comfortable. '
#Person1#: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of'comfortable' | #Person1# says a New Zealander Hackett popularized bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment and it is a challenging sport because it tests people's psychological ability of endurance. #Person2# tells #Person1# a young French fellow's bungee experience. He felt nervous at first but after bungee, he felt comfortable. | Summarize 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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