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#Person1#: Merry Christmas!
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: I said Merry Christmas! Don't you know that Christmas is almost here?
#Person2#: It is? Oh, that's nice.
#Person1#: Huh? Didn't you know? Aren't you excited?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd forgotten about it.
#Person1#: Forgotten about it? How could you?
#Person2#: Because I'm not Christian, I'm Jewish.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.
#Person2#: It's all right. There are so many Christians in America that everybody takes it for granted that I'm Christian.
#Person1#: I guess so. So what do you do around this time of year?
#Person2#: Well, I'll celebrate Hanukah soon, but that's not as important to us as Christmas is to you. Mainly I'll just enjoy the holiday break.
#Person1#: Well, would you be horribly offended if I invited you to a Christmas party at my house?
#Person2#: Not at all. A party is a party. I'll be happy to come. | #Person1# wishes #Person2# a merry Christmas but #Person2# forgets about it and #Person2# is Jewish. #Person2#'ll celebrate Hanukah soon and #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s Christmas party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening. Where have you come from?
#Person2#: Bucharest, Romania.
#Person1#: May I have your passport and form I - 94, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?
#Person2#: Pleasure. I'm visiting my relatives.
#Person1#: How long are you going to stay in the United States?
#Person2#: Three weeks.
#Person1#: What is your occupation?
#Person2#: I work as an accountant for a Romanian telecommunications company.
#Person1#: Do you have a return ticket?
#Person2#: Yes, here it is.
#Person1#: That's fine. Thanks. Enjoy your trip.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s from Romania. #Person2# is visiting #Person2#'s relatives and will stay in America for three weeks. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Our housing problem is a highly complicated issue.
#Person2#: It is true. I think we should change some policies.
#Person1#: Right. Like our LPF program. The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts.
#Person2#: Indeed, it's unfair. Households with higher salaries receive larger LPF contributions and thus qualify for larger loans. Lower-income households, on the other hand, can only get smaller loans, or perhaps nothing if they could not afford to purchase any housing.
#Person1#: Like you and me! | #Person1# and #Person2# think the housing policies should change. Rich people get larger loans but lower-income households get smaller loans. | Summarize the 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 kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
#Person2#: We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. you eat these meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. we also eat mutton.
#Person2#: I've heard that people in your country like mutton chops.
#Person1#: That's right, mutton chops taste so good, we eat them with sauce, have you ever tried?
#Person2#: Yes, I have, I tried once when I visited your country last year, I think they were very tasty. Can you cook them?
#Person1#: Certainly I can, I'll buy some from butchers'and cook for you next sunday.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll bring a bottle of wine then. | #Person2# eats chicken, pork, and beef in #Person2#'s country, while #Person1# also eats mutton. #Person1#'ll cook mutton 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#: How did you like the fireworks last night?
#Person2#: I really didn't enjoy them too much. There was such a big crowd that we couldn't get very close.
#Person1#: I thought you were going early.
#Person2#: We did, but even though we got there at ten to eight, the park was already filled with lots of people. It was so crowded that we had a hard time finding a place even to stand.
#Person1#: That's too bad, because the fireworks were really wonderful.
#Person2#: What did you do? How did you manage to get a good view?
#Person1#: We went early. We decided to have a picnic so we'd be sure to get there early enough to find a good place.
#Person2#: I guess that's what I should do next Fourth of July.
#Person1#: We found a place on top of some rocks where nobody could get in front of us. We could appreciate the fireworks perfectly.
#Person2#: What did you do about going home? I've never been pushed so much in my whole life!
#Person1#: Oh, we stayed around for an hour or so, but they ran extra buses until midnight, so we didn't have any problem.
#Person2#: I think you were lucky. I hope I will be just as lukcy as you next year.
#Person1#: It wasn't lucky. It was good planning. You'll have to come with us next year. | #Person2# didn't enjoy the fireworks because it was too crowded and they were far from the fireworks. But #Person1# went there early and got a great spot. #Person1# says it was good planning and invites #Person2# to come with 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#: Hey, Mike. Where have you been? I didn't see you around these days?
#Person2#: I was hiding in my office. My boss gave me loads of work to do, and I tried to finish it before my birthday. Anyway, I am done now. Thank goodness! How is everything going with you?
#Person1#: I'm quite well. You know, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I am more than excited about my birthday, which will come in two days. I am going to visit my parents-in-law with my wife.
#Person1#: Wow, sounds great.
#Person2#: Definitely! This is my first time to spend my birthday with them.
#Person1#: Do they live far away from here?
#Person2#: A little bit. We planned to take the train, but considering the travel peak, my wife strongly suggested that we go to the airport right after we finish our work this afternoon. How about you? What's your holiday plan?
#Person1#: Well, our situations are just the opposite. My parents-in-law will come to my house, and they wish to stay at home and have a quiet Christmas Day. So I have to call my friends to cancel our party that will be held in my house.
#Person2#: You'll experience a quite different and lovely holiday. Enjoy your Christmas!
#Person1#: Thanks, the same to you! | Mike was busy recently but he's finished all the work. Mike and his wife will go to his in-laws' to celebrate Mike's birthday, while #Person1#'s in-laws will come to #Person1#'s house to celebrate Christmas. | Summarize the 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, Miss Smith's secretary.
#Person2#: Good morning, may I speak to Miss Smith, please?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. She's in conference at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, all right. Can you tell her that Mr. Johnson called? And tell her that the meeting about the Trade Fair is on Thursday 12th at 2 p.m.
#Person1#: Fine, is there anything else?
#Person2#: Yes. Could she phone to confirm that she can come before tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes, and what number is it?
#Person2#: 802 9714 Extension 246.
#Person1#: Fine, I've got that. I'll get the message to her as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Mr. Johnson calls and asks #Person1# to tell Miss Smith the meeting is on Thursday and wants Smith to call back for confirmation. | Summarize the 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 were the things in Britain that you found most strange when you first arrived?
#Person2#: Well, the first thing is driving on the wrong side of the road..., that would be the- that was very strange because you have this automatic reflex when you go out into the street to look one way and a couple of times I did that and I almost got hit by cars and bikes and all, you know. It's dangerous. It really is dangerous. And you have to teach yourself to look the other way.
#Person1#: Someone said that Britain and the United States are divided by a common language. Have you had any difficulties with the language here?
#Person2#: Oh, yeah-tremendous amount of difficulty but I'm starting to pick it up now-all the lingo and slang and all those-but there's definitely a difference.
#Person1#: Can you give me any example?
#Person2#: Well, the big-I'd say some of the biggest ones would be the word 'queue' which means in America 'line'. I never heard the word 'queue' before. Um-what you call 'chips', I call 'French fries'. I never heard them called 'chips'. Urn-there's so many-urn-words that are different. Ah-' crisps' which mean ' potato chips' Yeah, that's - we call them 'potato chips' or 'chips' in America. You call them 'crisps' here. So when I heard the word 'chips', I was thinking of 'crisps' and not French fry-you know-it's very confusing but-urn-but just some of the expressions like-er-' mate' you know and 'love'. Those-you know--they're funny. You don't hear them. You don't hear them in America.
#Person1#: What about with young people-with people your own age-I mean, do you notice differences there?
#Person2#: I do notice some differences-er-I think-ah-I think the younger people in Britain are-they seem to be-much more radical than the younger people in the United States. I noticed that. Ah-the dress is different. You see a lot of-I see a lot of males here with earring in one of their-in one of their ears. You don't see that in America that much. Somet-maybe here and there, but not, not like you see it here. Ah-so many of the young people wear black-clothing-you know, I don't-you don't see the other colors. At home you see all different types of bright colors-and in England you see so much black. Especially on the women.
#Person1#: You don't like that?
#Person2#: Not really. It's just my own preference. I like-I'd rather see different colors here and there-not all-not all one color. Everyone looks like Madonna.
#Person1#: When you say 'radical'-do you-are you just thinking of clothes or of anything else?
#Person2#: Um-no, I think-er-radical as in going against the norms-could you say? Not only in clothing but I think in politics too whereas in America-er-you don't find that as much. Oh, also, another difference is the young-er-the younger people are-they're more politically aware on a larger level. See a lot of the-a lot of the Americans- they're aware of-er-government of the United States and maybe a few other countries but not as many countries in Europe or they just have a vague understanding of how those other countries are run-not as widespread. Whereas here, I think that they- er-the kids get to know about how different countries are run at a much younger level and they know all about the United States and how it's run.
#Person1#: What do you think the reasons are for that?
#Person2#: Urn-that's a good question-urn-well, I think that the reasons are-just because of the Press. You hear so much about America here that people are-they're into it-they want to know what it's about and how it's run. And so many of our policies in America affect Britain that they want to understand how policies are made and all that and seeing that that doesn't work on the other level like Britain's policies don't-I mean, they can affect us, but not to as great an extent and therefore you don't hear as much about Britain and people don't know as much about it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the differences between Britain and the United States. #Person2# says people drive on the wrong side in Britain and there are many differences between British English and American English, like 'queue' and 'line', 'chips' and 'crisps'. #Person2# finds that young people in Britain are much more radical and they wear black more often and they are more politically aware of on a larger scale and they know what's happening in other countries which might be because of the press. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Well, I hope so. You see, I can't find my handbag with my mobile phone and some books in it. I've tried everywhere.
#Person1#: Were they the only things in the bag?
#Person2#: Well, no. My front door key as well.
#Person1#: I'm afraid, madam, we're not having much luck. When did you last have your bag with you?
#Person2#: I haven't seen it ever since I went shopping this morning. I went by car and stopped outside the tailor's. I had my mobile phone with me then. I think I put it in my bag but I'm not so sure.
#Person1#: Did you ask the tailor?
#Person2#: Yes, and I've also been back to the shopping center.
#Person1#: So you didn't buy anything at the shopping center?
#Person2#: No. Well, I've checked there...oh, dear. I've been awfully silly. I think I've left the bag there. | #Person2# lost her handbag with her mobile phone and door key in it. #Person1# helps her recall the places she's been. #Person2# realizes she left it in the shopping 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#: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car.
#Person2#: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars.
#Person1#: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy?
#Person2#: Possibly.
#Person1#: Then you're looking for relative happiness.
#Person2#: Ok, Lisa, what do you think is happiness?
#Person1#: Well, through the centuries, people have offered quite different definitions of happiness such as happy people were married women and single men, or happiness meant serf-gratification, or happiness could be achieved by eating less or eating more.
#Person2#: So happiness is rather elusive?
#Person1#: I think the happiest people are those who find joy in their daily lives, and who enjoy their friendships, families, work and hobbies.
#Person2#: You mean they are not bothered by the desire to get something more, something new, something better?
#Person1#: You couldn't be more correct. One more thing, Frank, if you are happy, you may not be satisfied with your life.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Happiness often means how happy you feel with your life now. Satisfaction often means that people have to take a step back from their lives and look at them in general. | Frank might feel happy if he has something more than others have. Lisa defines it as relative happiness and Lisa thinks happy people are those who find joy in their daily lives. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?
#Person2#: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means?
#Person1#: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison.
#Person1#: Yes. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation?
#Person2#: I am sorry I've no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.
#Person1#: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were not better off in 2001 than they were in 2002. That's strange, isn't it? And they seem to have been better off in 2003 than they are now. I wonder why that is.
#Person2#: Yes, I don't understand that at all.
#Person1#: Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them?
#Person2#: I don't know. I think I'll probably give them 2 pounds a week.
#Person1#: Would you? And what would you expect them to do with it?
#Person2#: Well, out of that, they have to buy some small personal things, but I wouldn't expect them to save to buy their own socks, for example.
#Person1#: Yes. By the way, do most children in your country get pocket money?
#Person2#: Yeah, they do. | #Person1# explains to #Person2# that the column entitled change means the change from the year before. #Person1# and #Person2# don't understand why children were better off in the past. #Person2# might give #Person2#'s children 2 pounds a week if #Person2# has kids. | Summarize the 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 also for others.
#Person1#: So do you think it should be stopped?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#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# thinks smoking is harmful and cigarette producing should be stopped. #Person1# suggests printing a warning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Everything is now. I'm kind of sick of it.
#Person2#: Each ring has 3 small diamonds inside the band.
#Person1#: Oooh! One for each of the zeros in 2000! Wow!
#Person2#: Stop making fun of me.
#Person1#: So find a guy to marry and you can get one!
#Person2#: I don't need a guy to buy a wedding ring!
#Person1#: Oh, I see. You're going to wear one and pretend you're married to try to attract guys. | #Person1#'s making fun of #Person2# about a wedding ring. | Summarize the 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 not looking happy. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired.
#Person1#: With the job?
#Person2#: With everything, with everybody, with all this!
#Person1#: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday.
#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, I mean. We always do the same thing. There's no variety in our lives.
#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter.
#Person2#: Certainly, perhaps. | #Person2#'s tired of everything and #Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look.
#Person1#: I'll certainly try to help you. What topic is your paper on?
#Person2#: My paper is on the influence of television on children.
#Person1#: There are several possible sources you might use for that topic. I suggest you use the computer and the computer will give you a list of every scientific jounmal that talks about children and television.
#Person2#: Thank you for you help. | #Person1# wants help with #Person2#'s paper about children and television. #Person1# suggests using a computer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Black. I am the new secretary.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss White. You are half an hour early.
#Person1#: I don't want to make a bad impression.
#Person2#: Come on over. This is your desk, and this is your time card. Be sure to clock in and out before and after you work.
#Person1#: I will.
#Person2#: One more thing, keep your desk neat. It's the rule. There is no exception, even the art designers have to keep their desks neat.
#Person1#: I'll keep that in mind. Does everything on the desk belong to me?
#Person2#: Not belong. You can use them as long as you work here. When you quit, you'll have to return them to the company.
#Person1#: What's the extension number for my phone?
#Person2#: The operator will put all your calls through. You don't have to worry about that.
#Person1#: Can I make personal phone calls during my office hours?
#Person2#: Of course you can. Every one has his personal matters to deal with more or less, but don't chat over the phone. What's more, don't let it hinder your work and the company's business.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: When you settle down, I'll show you around and introduce you to the department managers. | Mr. Black tells Miss White to clock in and out and keep her desk neat. Miss White can use the items on the desk as long as she works there and she can use the phone to handle personal matters. | Summarize the 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, Jenny. Are still working?
#Person2#: Hi, Nancy. Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.
#Person1#: So, you are leaving, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.
#Person1#: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
#Person2#: That's all right. I'm almost finished. Do you need my help?
#Person1#: Yes, could you please go over this for me? And see if there is any mistake in it?
#Person2#: Oh. All right I'll read it soon.
#Person1#: Excuse me for taking your time.
#Person2#: It's nothing Nancy. | Jenny's leaving for a holiday. Nancy asks her to go over a file and find mistakes. | Summarize the 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 would you like today?
#Person2#: Let me get a hamburger.
#Person1#: Do you want cheese on it?
#Person2#: No cheese.
#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink?
#Person2#: Can I get a soda, please?
#Person1#: What kind do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like a Sprite.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: I'd like a bag of Doritos with that.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: That'll be all. | #Person1# orders a hamburger, a Sprite, and Doritos from #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Gee. . . I am so hungry and I can't find any food at home. I want to find something to eat at the convenience store nearh our home.
#Person2#: Oh! You mean BK convenience store?
#Person1#: Yup. They offer a variety of sweets and ready-made food. I really want a hot dog and some oden.
#Person2#: Yeah. I know they have some special offer right now.
#Person1#: Do you want to come with me?
#Person2#: Why not? Ineed some stationery. I run out of some paper and ball point pens.
#Person3#: Welcome to BK
#Person1#: You can go to the aisle next to the snacks section. There are some basic stationery. Go and look whether you can find anything you want.
#Person2#: OK! Let me check it out.
#Person1#: I will go to the food bar area. I want to buy a hot dog, a tea egg, and some oden.
#Person2#: Do you want me to get some drink for you? The stationery section is right next to the fridge.
#Person1#: OK. I want a bottle of coke.
#Person2#: Can you get a pack of cigarettes for me?
#Person1#: No problem, I'll get you a pack when I check out at the counter. I also want to pay my telephone bill. | #Person1# is hungry so #Person1# and #Person2# go to BK convenience store. #Person2# goes to the aisle and #Person1# buys some food and drinks. #Person1# will buy cigarettes for #Person2# and pay #Person1#'s bill. | Summarize the 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, Susan, how's it going?
#Person2#: Terrible. I'm really unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open. The cat was hiding in the closet. And there was Pat. He came to change the pipe. But he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. last month, one day I was throwing a dinner party for 8 people, when I went out for a minute to buy some wine, Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there.
#Person1#: At least he fixed the light.
#Person2#: But it's terrible not knowing when Pat is going to show up. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Pat, the house owner, often shows up in #Person2#'s place without noticing #Person2# beforehand, which makes #Person2# unhappy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Miss Robertson, for the past 3 weeks, I've been getting complaints about your work.
#Person2#: Uh...What do you mean? What kind of complaints?
#Person1#: Well, your supervisor told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagues.
#Person2#: Look, Mr. Travers, I can explain.
#Person1#: Miss Robertson, I know you have been with us for a while now. But this business is changing fast. We need people who can keep up and work as a team.
#Person2#: Mr. Travers, my mother was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. I've been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her, and I even had to leave work early because she went into emergency surgery and I had to sign some papers. I've been so exhausted and then Morrison from accounting made a joke the other day about cancer victims losing their hair and...
#Person1#: Oh, I had no idea, Miss Robertson.
#Person2#: I know my work is suffered these past few weeks, but I promise I will make up for it.
#Person1#: Listen. Why don't you take a couple of days off. It's much more important that you be with your mother while she is recovering.
#Person2#: Really, sir? Thank you so much.
#Person1#: My pleasure. And I'll have a word with Morrison. That kind of talk has no place in this office. | Mr. Travers tells Miss Robertson that her work got some complaints. Robertson explains that her mother has stomach cancer and she's exhausted but Morrison made jokes about cancer victims. Travers suggests she take some days off and will talk to Morrison. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We have got our own home, it must be wonderful to live by ourselves.
#Person2#: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.
#Person1#: Here I have a dressing table of my own.
#Person2#: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.
#Person1#: So did I. After all, it's a new one. It's our own house. That's what really matters, is that right? Let's put the chairs in front of the fireplace.
#Person2#: Umm, but we should first consider where to put the bed. It is the biggest piece of furniture.
#Person1#: Well let's put it over there and the chairs near the window.
#Person2#: All right, then you can draw and I can read by the window. | #Person1# and #Person2# are happy they have their own home and #Person1# suggests putting bed there and the chairs near the window. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. I'm planning to take 3 weeks leave in January.
#Person2#: 3 weeks. You know we will be so busy next month. Could you put it off until February?
#Person1#: Sorry, I can't. Mr. Brown, I have already finished my work for next month.
#Person2#: I see, you want to travel abroad or prepare for your wedding.
#Person1#: Not really. I want to go to see my parents in China. We celebrate the Spring Festival in January this year. And it's our tradition to have a family reunion then.
#Person2#: Alright. I'll do my best to meet your request.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: No problem. By the way, when you're in China, would you buy a glass face for my wife?
#Person1#: Of course, I'd be happy to. I remember her hobby. | #Person1# asks Mr. Brown for three weeks off because #Person1#'ll unite with #Person1#'s parents in China. Mr. Brown asks #Person1# to buy a glass face for his wife. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think your mom is a little too selfish. Plus, I don't really think Betty Betson sounds like a name I'd want to have.
#Person1#: OK, I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much either. I really love the name Laura, though.
#Person2#: That's nice but I think we should give her a really strong name so she stuff. How about Helga or Josephine?
#Person1#: Those names make me think of unattractive women. Elga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm.
#Person2#: That's the idea. I don't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter. I want her to be able to stand up to people, especially any boys who might try to look at her.
#Person1#: I don't think a name has that much power, dear.
#Person2#: OK, I see your point. I'll just have to take care of the boys myself. I know this baby is going to be beautiful.
#Person1#: That's right. Let's not give her an ugly name. How about something more elegant like Victoria?
#Person2#: I like that. | #Person1#'s mom wants #Person1# to name the baby after her but #Person2# doesn't like the idea. #Person2# wants to give her a strong name but #Person1# doesn't like it. They eventually decide to call her Victoria. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What time is it?
#Person2#: Ten to nine.
#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It should be set the alarm for seven thirty.
#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?
#Person1#: What? Why? What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do about listen to the clock ticking.It ' s so lonely and boring. My sickness makes it worse. When will I recover?
#Person1#: You will be fine in the couple of month, just be patient. I've got to woke now, I'll be late.
#Person2#: You only care about your work.
#Person1#: Sorry, baby, you are everything to me. all I do just for our family.
#Person2#: Stay just a few minutes longer, OK?
#Person1#: OK, I'll leave at 9:15, Is that all right?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'll spent more time with you in the future, Dina.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Fred is in a hurry to work but Dina asks him to stay with her longer because she hates being alone and is sick. Fred compromises to stay for another 15 minutes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I spent so much time sightseeing here. It is already so late now. I am afraid I can't catch the last bus back to downtown.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I will try to get a taxi for you. You can take it to the bus station.
#Person2#: I am very grateful to your help.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. It is my duty.
#Person2#: Thanks again. | #Person1# will try to get a taxi for #Person2# to a bus station to catch the last bus downtown. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: Wangfujing, please!
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Oh, I like the music on your radio. It's nice.
#Person2#: Thank you! I always tune to this program when driving. So what's your favorite program?
#Person1#: I like Winner's English very much. You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner. We should learn English Well. It's on FM 96.6, China Business Radio. You can get it on your radio too.
#Person2#: But I don't speak English at all.
#Person1#: That's OK. The program is especially for the beginners like us.
#Person2#: Really? When is it on?
#Person1#: It begins at 6:40 every morning, and it goes for 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I'll try and catch that.
#Person1#: The radio has brought us lots of convenience.
#Person2#: Yes, I can also learn about the traffic condition through it.
#Person1#: With the development of the society and technology, radio is nearly everywhere.
#Person2#: So we should take the advantage of it. | #Person1# calls a taxi and likes music on #Person2#'s radio. #Person1# recommends Winner's English to #Person2# to learn English. Both of them agree the radio brings them lots of conveniences. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow, this is amazing. I'm glad we've come here. So cool.
#Person2#: I always love skiing. You know, it's a cool game for cool people. Stay with me and you will be cool, too.
#Person1#: Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look.
#Person2#: Sure. It's probably the skiing show. Adam told me there were many skiing clubs whose members put on shows to attract more visitors.
#Person1#: See that. It's so dangerous. My mom would never allow me to do that.
#Person2#: Hey, don't be so pathetic. It's a maximal sports show. What else can they do to attract more visitors? Stop all this fuss and enjoy the show.
#Person1#: You are right. But what if the avalanche happened?
#Person2#: They are all very experienced and great skiers. So I suppose the chance for them to be buried by an avalanche is slim.
#Person1#: Anyway, the show is breathtaking. By the way, where did they get so much snow in here?
#Person2#: Don't you know that? Are you kidding me?
#Person1#: Hey, not everyone is as lucky as you to have a father who is a scientist.
#Person2#: Sorry. Well, they have the most advanced snowmaking machine.
#Person1#: Do you think the snowmaking may cause pollution?
#Person2#: It's possible. But the boss here said they were doing whatever they can.
#Person1#: It's a good thing. OK, let's go skiing.
#Person2#: Here we go. | #Person1# and #Person2# happen to see a skiing show when they are skiing. #Person1# thinks it's breathtaking but worries the avalanche happens. #Person2# tells the chance is slim and says there is a snowmaking machine to make snow though may cause pollution. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: The city square, please.
#Person2#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour now.
#Person1#: I see. Here's the extra 5 $ for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person2#: All right. I'll do my best.
#Person1#: Oh.we made it. Thank you. How much do I own you?
#Person2#: The reading on the kilometer is 12 $.
#Person1#: Here's the money, keep the changes, please.
#Person2#: Do you need a receipt?
#Person1#: No, thank you. | #Person1# hurries to get to the city square and #Person2# gets #Person1# there on time, so #Person2# gets the extra money promised by #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#: Let's go to the animal shelter.
#Person2#: What do you want to do?
#Person1#: I want to get a puppy for my son.
#Person2#: That will make him so happy.
#Person1#: I'll get him one of those little dogs.
#Person2#: One that won't grow up too big.
#Person1#: And eat too much.
#Person2#: Do you know which one he would like?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I took him there yesterday. He showed me one that he really liked.
#Person2#: I bet you had to drag him away.
#Person1#: He wanted to take it home yesterday.
#Person2#: I wonder what he'll name it. | #Person1# will get a puppy for #Person1#'s son which he showed the love yesterday, and #Person2# wonder the puppy's name. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Is this a duty-free shop?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to buy some specialties. Can you recommend me some?
#Person2#: Sure. I strongly advise you to buy a bottle of perfume and a lighter.
#Person1#: Fine. They look nice. I will take both of them.
#Person2#: May I have a look at your passport, please? | #Person1# buys a bottle of perfume and a lighter as #Person2# recommends in a duty-free 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#: I ' m taking BA fright 123 to London. Can you tell me where the reporting desk is, please?
#Person2#: Yes, Madam. The reporting desk for the British Airway's flight to London is over there.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. Is this the desk for BA flight 123 to London?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the right desk. Have you any luggage?
#Person1#: The suitcase, that ' s all. Except my handbag. Of course.
#Person2#: Would you please put you suitcase on the scales? You needn ' t weigh your handbag.
#Person1#: Is there a receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' ll attach your baggage receipt to your ticket.
#Person1#: What must I do next?
#Person2#: You must go to immigration to the departure lounge. | #Person2# guides #Person1# to weigh her suitcase and tells her to go to the departure lounge for BA flight 123 to London. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Does it look too big?
#Person2#: It looks like it was made just for you.
#Person1#: Yes, I like it. I'm going to get it.
#Person2#: How would you like to pay for it?
#Person1#: Here's my credit card.
#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here.
#Person1#: Yes. Here you are.
#Person2#: So long. Have a nice weekend. | #Person1# pays for something #Person2# thinks suitable for #Person1# by credit card. | Summarize the 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 usually bowl with an eight ball. I like the control of a light ball. I can spin it more, so that the ball hooks.
#Person2#: Well. I like them a little heavier. I don't have as much control, usually bowling straight, but the extra momentum compensates for that.
#Person1#: Well, let's see which technique is better. I think I'll go up first. . . Yes! I hit a strike. I knocked them all down on my first bowl.
#Person2#: Well done. You got them all. You get 10 points and your next two bowls are added to this frame's score. I'II dry my ball off and try to knock them all down as well.
#Person1#: Good start. You knocked eight pins down. But you are left with a 7, 10 split. Unless you can bowl a UFO-ball on this bowl, it is going to be impossible.
#Person2#: I certainly can try. . . No! It went straight through the wickets. | #Person1# and #Person2# share their different techniques about bowling and decide to try which is better. #Person1# knocks all the ball down but #Person2#'s ball goes straight through the wickets. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Wow! I can't believe I'm standing here!
#Person2#: What are you so excited about?
#Person1#: I'm standing in front of an exquisite work of art!
#Person2#: What's the big deal? It's just a picture of some woman.
#Person1#: I've seen it so many times in books, but I never imagined I'd get to see it in person.
#Person2#: There are tons of other paintings that I think are better.
#Person1#: Maybe so, but do you have any idea how much this one is worth?
#Person2#: No, how much is it worth?
#Person1#: About 80 million dollars.
#Person2#: Whoa. | #Person1# is seeing an art painting in person and tells #Person2# it worths about 80 million dollars. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Mark.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Stacy.
#Person1#: How was your summer vacation?
#Person2#: I worked over the summer at a restaurant. Have to make tuition money, right? What did you do?
#Person1#: I took summer school. I withdrew from two of my classes last year so I wanted to make them up.
#Person2#: So are you officially a junior now?
#Person1#: Yeah. And I have 5 credits to spare. I only needed to take 10 credits over the summer, but I took 15 because the price was the same.
#Person2#: That makes sense. So where is Nicole?
#Person1#: She dropped out of school completely.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: She worked at a startup company as an intern and since the business did well, they asked her if she wanted to work full time.
#Person2#: Wow. She's so lucky. She doesn't have a degree and she already has a job.
#Person1#: It sounds good now, but I'm traditional. I want the degree, so I wouldn't have accepted the offer.
#Person2#: Do you know how much they are paying her?
#Person1#: I don't know. But I bet it must have been a good offer, or she wouldn't have accepted it. | Mark worked over the summer at a restaurant to make tuition money and Stacy took the summer school to make classes up. They talk about Nicole who dropped out of school but received a full-time job offer. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often?
#Person2#: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse.
#Person1#: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy?
#Person2#: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the circumstances, as I can see a variety of people here, who can always give me tremendous inspiration. And the most important thing is coffee as it is my life.
#Person1#: I can see that. Then what is your favorite coffee?
#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I can drink any other. I'm not particular on it.
#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?
#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee.
#Person1#: I think instant coffee is becoming more and more popular. Though its taste is not perfect, it's really cheap and convenient.
#Person2#: Exactly. Nescafe is the world's favorite coffee. People love it all over the world?
#Person1#: Which country makes the best coffee in the world?
#Person2#: Many people think Brazil makes the best coffee. Brazil exports a lot of coffee. But I love Irish coffee. So it's hard to say. Just depends on your taste.
#Person1#: I agree. I heard in the western countries, almost everyone likes coffee. Is that true?
#Person2#: Yes. No doubt about that. For us, coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. I heard Chinese people don't drink that much coffee.
#Person1#: No, we don't, especially the old people. But more and more young people fall for coffee.
#Person2#: I suppose so. That's probably why there are so many wonderful coffeehouses in China now. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys working in a coffeehouse as a newspaper columnist and says #Person2# likes Irish coffee the most. They share opinions on coffee. #Person2# thinks coffee is more a living style than a simple drink for western people and #Person1# says more and more young Chinese fall for coffee. | Summarize the 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 all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?
#Person2#: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?
#Person1#: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.
#Person2#: Oh, then it's my honor to be here with you. I can see now why you've been so curious about the bar. You like this place?
#Person1#: Sure. I love this place, especially the decoration. So tasteful!
#Person2#: Yeah. Other than that, the real feature is the excellent drinks. Can I have your ticket?
#Person1#: Here it is. But, what for? We're already in.
#Person2#: Well, with the ticket, you can get a free drink. What would you like? Orange juice?
#Person1#: Yes, orange juice will be fine for me. But how can you get the drink? It's so crowded there around the counter. You can barely move.
#Person2#: I'll show you how. The bar tenders know whose turn it is. And also, I can snap my fingers to catch his attention.
#Person1#: Cool. Thanks. ( Jimmy brings May a glass of orange juice. )
#Person2#: Oh, fresh juice, I love it. Well, I heard American people love hanging out in bars. Is that true?
#Person1#: Not everyone. But a lot of people do, especially the young. It's a fine place to spend an evening with friends or to make some new friends.
#Person2#: Interesting. Hey, look over there. The dance floor is already packed with people. Oh, the girl in red dances great.
#Person1#: Yeah, a dancing queen. Wanna go and join them?
#Person2#: Maybe later. I wanna take some photos first.
#Person1#: OK. Let me help you to hold the drink.
#Person2#: Thank you. | May comes to a bar for the first time with Jimmy. Jimmy gets her free orange juice with her ticket and they talk about the bar culture in America. Then Jimmy and May see the people on the dance floor and plan to join them after Jimmy takes some photos. | Summarize the 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, what are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: Nothing special. I just want to get plastered.
#Person1#: I don't feel like drinking tonight. I'm gonna hang out at YY's.
#Person2#: YY's? That place is boring. How about Xara's? It's real classy, and they keep the place spin and span.
#Person1#: Yeah, but it's expensive. Nah, I'm going to YY's.
#Person2#: On second thought, I think I'll join you.
#Person1#: They'Ve just renovated the place. You may be surprised.
#Person2#: Wow, they really went to town on this place!
#Person1#: Quite a difference, huh?
#Person2#: Sure is. Waiter, bring us two drafts, please.
#Person1#: Ah hah. Thought you were't drinking.
#Person2#: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. | Mike suggests going to Xara's tonight while #Person2# insists on going to YY's. Finally Mike joins #Person2# and orders two drafts. | Summarize the 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 has lots of hobbies.
#Person2#: And he's always busy with his pictures and roses.
#Person1#: He's won a dozen prizes for his pictures and roses.
#Person2#: But as for his business in the city. . .
#Person1#: He lets his cousins look after his business.
#Person2#: He sounds more like an artist than a businessman. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a businessman's hobbies. | Summarize the 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 love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.
#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.
#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the top magazines, like cosmo and elle.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having my photo taken a few times or being interviewed once or twice, but it would get tedious after a while. Imagine the things the gossip columnists would write about you.
#Person1#: No-one really believes gossip columnists.
#Person2#: I think you'll find that many people believe what they read in gossip columns. You'd also have to be very careful about every word you said. If you appeared on a chat show and said something silly, it
#Person1#: I think you're right about that. I'd need a good manager to be my spokesperson. I could do a lot of charity work, which would help a lot of people.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. Which charities would you support?
#Person1#: I love children, as you know, so probably a children's charity.
#Person2#: You'd have to remember that anything you said or did might reflect on the charity, so you'd really need to be very careful. Anyway, I'd be the first to buy your posters and I'd attend your first book -
#Person1#: Thanks, but actually I was hoping I could ask you to write my biography. | #Person1# would love to be famous and enjoy being photographed and interviewed. While #Person2# thinks these would get tedious and reminds #Person1# to be careful with the gossip columnists. #Person1# would support children's charity and hope #Person2# to write #Person1#'s biography. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
#Person2#: Oh, never mind. I am just going to do the laundry today.
#Person1#: I want to apologize. Is there anything can do for you?
#Person2#: It really doesn't matter at all. I never did like it anyway. | #Person1# apologizes for spilling coffee on the tablecloth and #Person2#'ll do the laundry. | Summarize the 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 day, Madam. What service do you require today?
#Person2#: I'd like some info about your Payroll Services, please.
#Person1#: It's possible to sign an agreement with us, and then we can pay your staff directly. That is called an Entrustment Agreement.
#Person2#: I see. How is it paid? I mean, what payment methods are possible?
#Person1#: We can transfer the funds each month, at your request, into each employee's account. It is possible to pay in cash or to pay directly to the employee's savings account, no matter which bank they do business with.
#Person2#: That sounds pretty good. Tell me, must we use the same payment method for all of our employees?
#Person1#: Not at all. We can adjust the payment methods depending on the requirement of each employee.
#Person2#: That sounds just perfect. I'll talk things over with some colleagues and get back to you. Thank you very much for the information. | #Person2# asks #Person1# about Payroll Services, and #Person2# recommends the Entrustment Agreement, which can adjust the payment methods depending on each employee. #Person1# will decide after talking over with colleagues. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How many parking tickets have you gotten before?
#Person2#: I've gotten a few parking tickets before.
#Person1#: How many?
#Person2#: Only about five or six.
#Person1#: Have you paid off your parking tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, I paid my fines.
#Person1#: How much do you have to pay for the ticket?
#Person2#: If I remember correctly, it's about $ 130.
#Person1#: That's a lot of money.
#Person2#: I got one the other day.
#Person1#: Well, you better make sure you pay it off.
#Person2#: I may just go to the DMV today, so I can pay the fine. | #Person2# got parking tickets fine up to $130 before. #Person1# reminds #Person2# the fine and #Person2# will go to the DMW to pay today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Credit Services, how can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to apply for a credit card with you.
#Person1#: Would that be our standard card, our gold card, or our platinum card?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure. What's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, the standard card has a lower credit limit, that's 20, 000 RIB, whereas with the platinum card you can have a credit limit of 80, 000 RIB.
#Person2#: Why such a big difference?
#Person1#: It's all about credit rating and salary. If your credit rating and your salary are high enough, we can offer you the platinum card.
#Person2#: My salary is pretty high and I've never had a problem with my credit rating in the past. Are there any perks of the platinum card?
#Person1#: Yes, we have contracts with various luxury shops and health clubs, where if you use the card to purchase items from them, you can get some healthy discounts.
#Person2#: That's great ; my health club membership is about to expire. | #Person1# offers the standard card, gold card and platinum card. #Person2#'s salary is pretty high and there's no problem with #Person2#'s credit ratings so #Person2# could apply for the platinum card. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Well, this is certainly a nice place, Mr. Taylor. What sort of public transportation is nearby?
#Person2#: Please, call my John. Well, there's a subway stop and bus station just around the corner. Do you have children?
#Person1#: Yes, two.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, the schools in this area are very good.
#Person1#: We send our kids to private school, but that's good to know too.
#Person2#: Oh, well. As far as other conveniences in the neighborhood, there's a grocery store just up the block, and there's lots of little shops nearby.
#Person1#: Great. Well, we'll have to think about it, but the place looks great.
#Person2#: Here's my card, just give me a call if you're interested. | John tells #Person1# there's a subway stop, a bus station, good schools, and shops nearby. #Person1#'ll think about the place. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Could I help you on your new project?
#Person2#: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer?
#Person1#: I want to help with both.
#Person2#: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes independently. Would that be OK?
#Person1#: Most of the time that is what I prefer.
#Person2#: We start on Monday. Can you be there?
#Person1#: I am not sure yet.
#Person2#: I need your background information before the meeting.
#Person1#: I will do that.
#Person2#: I'll enjoy working with you. Have a great day! | #Person1# offers #Person2# help with writing and computer work for the new project. #Person2# needs #Person1#'s background 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 should I do when I find a job?
#Person2#: There are a few considerations. Is this a part-time or full-time job?
#Person1#: Does it make a difference?
#Person2#: Basically, you really don't need to do much of anything. On the Continued Claim Form, you will note that you now have a new job and also note what you are earning.
#Person1#: If I get work for a few weeks, will I be terminated from EDD?
#Person2#: You will not mess up your job benefits by taking work. You can always come back and notify EDD that you are once again in need of assistance. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to note the new job and salary on the Continued Claim Form. #Person1# can notify EDD if in need of 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#: China is now a member of world trade organization. As a member of TO, China will have to make some changes in its economic policies so that it can follow the routines practiced by other TO members. Is it fair to China, do you think?
#Person2#: It's a hard question, but I'm sure the reexamination of China's economic policies in the past may lead us to a right answer to the question. After the establishment of new China, our government employed numerous economics policies to stimulate the growth of China's economy. These policies, however, favored our domestic enterprises and protected them from international competition and these policies have contributed a lot to the rapid growth of both China economy and our domestic enterprises. After China's entry into TO, Chinese domestic enterprises will have to compete with their foreign counterparts. This new situation entails some changes of Chinese economic policies. These changes will spur Chinese enterprises to strengthen their competitiveness in the long run.
#Person1#: We can infer that the non-discrimination principle is one of the most important principles of TO agreement. This principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise. Does the principle also apply to domestic enterprise of different ownerships?
#Person2#: Yes, it does. Domestic enterprises of different ownerships enjoy equal rights for the non-discrimination principle grants equal rights to enterprises, regardless of their nationality and ownership. I have found that although changes of China's economic policies are numerous, these changes are largely based on the most important economic principle ot TO agreement-non-discrimination principle. Such an understanding of principle of the changes may help us not only to have a good insight into the changes but also to foresee the tendency of the new changes of China's economic policies. | #Person2# thinks the old economic policies stimulate the growth of China's economy and protect Chinese enterprise from global competition. But after China entered TO, it's necessary to change the economic policies. #Person1# says the TO's principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise and #Person2# adds the principle applies to the enterprise of different ownerships. | Summarize the 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#: What have you got this morning?
#Person1#: Fruit juice, cakes and refreshments, and everything.
#Person2#: I'd like to have a glass of tomato juice, please.
#Person1#: Any cereal, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, a dish of cream of wheat.
#Person1#: And eggs?
#Person2#: Yes, bacon and eggs with buttered toast. I like my bacon very crisp.
#Person1#: How do you want your eggs?
#Person2#: Fried, please.
#Person1#: Anything more, sir?
#Person2#: No, that's enough. T hank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order tomato juice, a dish of cream of wheat, bacon, and fried eggs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm looking for some black pumps to go with my evening gown. Could you show me what you have?
#Person2#: Sure, we have several different styles you may choose. How high of a heel do you want?
#Person1#: Not to high, maybe an inch or an inch in the half would be the best.
#Person2#: In that case, I might have just the pair for you. Look at these, they were made in Italy, the leather is very soft, so your toes will not get pinched. You can tell just by looking at it that it was superbly made.
#Person1#: Those are beautiful. Do you have any in a size six?
#Person2#: Yes, we do, we also have this same style in dark blue and red.
#Person1#: No, thank you. I'm just looking for a black pair.
#Person2#: Let me go to the back and get them. I'll be right back. | #Person1#'s looking for black pumps and #Person2# recommends one pair made in Italy. #Person1# thinks it's beautiful and #Person2#'ll get it for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: When can I have your firm C. I. F. prices, that is to say, the final offer, Mr. London?
#Person2#: We'll have them worked out by this evening and let you have them tomorrow morning. Would you be free to come by then?
#Person1#: Yes. I'll be here tomorrow morning at 10.
#Person2#: Perfect. Our offer remains open for 3 days.
#Person1#: I don't need that long to make up my mind. If your prices are agreeable and if I can get the commission I want, I can place the order right away.
#Person2#: I'm sure you'll find our price most favorable. Elsewhere prices for hardware have gone up tremendously in recent years. Our prices haven't changed much.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. As I'Ve just said, I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.
#Person2#: We shall be very pleased. Is there anything else I can do for you, Mrs. Anderson?
#Person1#: I'm buying for chain department stores in Canada. They are also interested in Egyptian carpets. Could you introduce me to the person in charge of this line?
#Person2#: Certainly, I'll make an appointment for you with Mr. Jordan of the Egypt National Native Produce and Animal By-products Import and Export Corporation.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Mr. London'll give Mrs. Anderson the final offer tomorrow and Anderson'll place the order right away if the price is reasonable. Anderson's buying for chain department stores and London'll introduce Mr.Jordan in charge of it to her. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening.
#Person2#: Good evening. We've a reservation for a table for four. My name is Tim.
#Person1#: Let me check the list. Yes, we do have a reservation under Mr. Tim.
#Person2#: But there is a change in the number of people. There are seven of us. Three of my friends are coming soon.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Follow me, please. What do you think of the table in the center of the dining room?
#Person2#: Well, it's a window table that we've booked.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but you see, all the tables by the window are small, with up to 4 seats.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. We'll have to make up with the center one.
#Person1#: Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Tim.
#Person2#: If a Mr. Wu comes to look for me, just take him here.
#Person1#: Yes, I will. | Tim reserved a table for four but another three friends will come. #Person2# suggests changing the table to the center and Tim takes it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Fred, we're gonna have a meeting after half an hour. Have you got it?
#Person2#: Is that true? I can't believe it. There are always some meetings in this company.
#Person1#: Hush! The wall has ears, you know.
#Person2#: But, my overwork has not done yet. And it is driving me crazy.
#Person1#: My boy. I give you my sympathy to you. However, this meeting is said to be extremely important, so we have to attend it.
#Person2#: What's the meeting for?
#Person1#: It is to give honors and promotions to some colleagues who made outstanding performance last year.
#Person2#: I will be there after 20 minutes. | #Person1# reminds Fred of the meeting but Fred hasn't done the overwork. #Person1# shows sympathy and says the meeting is important. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: One thing I love our boss for is that he always knows when to give you a pay raise without being asked for.
#Person2#: Really? How can he be so sure about the timing?
#Person1#: He just knows either by your excellent performance at work or by the annual review.
#Person2#: Well. This must save lots of employees from worrying about how to write a salary increase letter. You know how tough it is. Do all the employees receive the same pay increase annually?
#Person1#: Actually not! Our company pays for performance.
#Person2#: I like this system. It will encourage the best employees and motivate those who want to make a change at work. | #Person1# says #Person1#'s boss always knows when to give employees pay raise according to their performances and #Person2# likes the system. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: You have been doing a great job this year and I am very satisfied with your work.
#Person2#: I am very happy to know my work could be recognized by you and our company.
#Person1#: Based on your contribution, I would like to give you a pay raise. Your monthly salary will be increased by 800 Yuan. This increase includes an 80 % married increase based on your achievements and increase responsibilities and then the additional 20 % increase were reflecting the changes in cost of living.
#Person2#: I really appreciate it. Thank you. | #Person1# gives #Person2# a pay raise because #Person2# does a great job. #Person2#'s happy and appreciates it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
#Person1#: Where did you lose it, sir?
#Person2#: Er... I left it on the.., urn.., underground yesterday morning.
#Person1#: Can you describe it?
#Person2#: Well, it's a full-length brown overcoat with a check pattern on it. It's got a wide belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.
#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, sir. Sorry.
#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I lost another coat last week on the bus. It's a three quarter length coat - it's grey, with big black button and a black belt.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. Nothing like that.
#Person2#: And only this morning I left my white raincoat in a park. It's got a silk lining...
#Person1#: Look, sir. I'm a busy woman. If you really need a coat so badly, there's a very good second-hand clothes shop just round the comer. | #Person1# lost a full-length coat yesterday morning, a three-quarter-length coat last week, and a white raincoat this morning. #Person2# never saw them and suggests he go to a second-hand clothes 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, Silk Branch, Who is calling?
#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. May I speak to Miss Li?
#Person1#: Speaking, please. This is Li.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Li.
#Person1#: Good afternoon.
#Person2#: Have you got the contract ready for signature?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I gave you a ring just now, but you were not in
#Person2#: How about this evening? Will you be free then? Our manager invites you to dinner this evening. We can sign the contract before the dinner.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. I'll be very pleased to be with you for the dinner. When shall we meet?
#Person2#: Please wait at the hotel. We'll come and pick you up at half past six. Then, we'll drive to the Capital Restaurant. It's only a ten - minute ride from your hotel. Is it convenient for you?
#Person1#: That's great! See you at six thirty.
#Person2#: See you soon. | Brown calls Miss Li for signing the contract this evening. And Brown's manager invites Li for dinner so that they'll sign the contract before dinner. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you packing for another trip?
#Person2#: Yeah. On Saturday, I'm flying to Toronto.
#Person1#: Is this another engineering conference for work?
#Person2#: No. I'm meeting with friends. But I earned so many miles by traveling for work that the ticket was free.
#Person1#: That's impressive. You fly a lot. I've only been on a plane a few times.
#Person2#: Really? Don't you travel with your dad?
#Person1#: No. He travels a lot because he is a banker,and he has an office in Japan. When he's working in New York, we take the train to visit him.
#Person2#: Oh, I thought you drove.
#Person1#: No, my mom dislikes driving in the city. Besides, the train is super relaxing.
#Person2#: What does your mom do for work?
#Person1#: She's a nurse. But she gets the weekends off.
#Person2#: I see. Does she like New York?
#Person1#: Actually,neither of us likes it that much. But we love spending time with my dad there. | #Person2#'s flying to Toronto to meet with friends. #Person1#'s only been on a plane a few times because #Person1# takes the train to New York to visit #Person1#'s father. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?
#Person2#: What's your problem?
#Person1#: I just can not find the right place here. I've never been here before.
#Person2#: You must be a freshman. What do you want anyway?
#Person1#: I want to find a book that I need for my term paper, but I cannot find it anywhere.
#Person2#: The library has five reading rooms. You may try the General Reading Room. You can find almost all the books there. But you can not take the book out of the reading room.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I just want to refer to it for some figures. Where is it?
#Person2#: Go out of this building, cross the sports field, and you will see a white house. The General Reading Room is inside it.
#Person1#: No wonder! It's not here! Thank you very much.
#Person2#: My pleasure! | #Person1# can't find a book for term paper and #Person2# suggests trying the General Reading Room. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to 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#: Here are eggs, ham, bread, milk and so on. What would you like for breakfast, Bill?
#Person2#: I would like some ham and eggs.
#Person1#: OK. How many eggs would you like?
#Person2#: I usually eat two.
#Person1#: OK. How would you like them cooked?
#Person2#: I like them fried.
#Person1#: And what would you like to drink?
#Person2#: Well, how about some coffee now and some orange juice when we eat?
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# asks Bill his breakfast and Bill wants ham, two fried eggs, coffee, and juice. | Summarize the 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 any round-neck sweater?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.
#Person1#: Can I try this one on?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. | #Person2# offers round-neck sweaters and #Person1# prefers a lighter color. | Summarize the 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, long time no see. How have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
#Person1#: Tell me all about it.
#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. What makes you think that?
#Person2#: Well, he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band. And one night last weekend, he came home really late, way past his curfew.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#: He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home.
#Person1#: I see what you mean. I understand why you're concerned. Have you tried talking to your son about it?
#Person2#: I haven't yet. I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through.
#Person1#: You may be right, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about what's going on in his life.
#Person2#: You're right. I should talk to him. Sometimes, it's not easy being a parent. Thanks. It helps to get it off my chest. You're always so easy to talk to.
#Person1#: I don't know about that, but my door is always open. Stop by anytime. | #Person2# has trouble with #Person2#'s son because he becomes quieter and secretive. He has become friends with older boys and passed his curfew last week. #Person1# suggests talking to him and #Person2# takes the advice. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.
#Person1#: What should I do after that?
#Person2#: You need to come over here and face this plate.
#Person1#: Am I standing the right way?
#Person2#: I will need your arms raised to shoulder height.
#Person1#: Am I doing this the right way?
#Person2#: Everything you are doing is perfect.
#Person1#: Are you going to leave?
#Person2#: I am just getting behind this screen. You need to take a deep breath, hold it, and then breathe normally.
#Person1#: Is that all there is to it?
#Person2#: You can get dressed as soon as the film is processed. We will be all done here. | #Person2# instructs #Person1# to do a chest X-ray and #Person1# follows #Person2#'s instructions. They will be all done as the film is processed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?
#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. | #Person2# shows #Person1# a sample of the form. | Summarize the 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 like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so, it's not very expensive. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer, and it's on the 12 floor, so the balcony has a very nice view.
#Person2#: The neighborhood is nice, too. There was a park nearby.
#Person1#: Yes, there aren't many houses nearby. I like the fact that the neighborhood isn't full of apartment blocks. It's rather far from your hospital, though.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. I like driving. | #Person1# likes the apartment and #Person2# thinks it's affordable. The apartment has many advantages but it's rather far from #Person1#'s hospital. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: 7824145 Jean Williamson speaking.
#Person2#: Hi dear, sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
#Person1#: I'm taking them to the doctor at 12:00 o'clock but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
#Person2#: That's good. What about you?
#Person1#: Oh I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow and I've already bought it Camera for Peter and some records for Paul.
#Person2#: I hope we aren't spoiling them too much. You know, I've been thinking of opening a savings account for them, they need to learn how to save money. | #Person1# plans to bake a birthday cake and has bought presents for the boys. #Person2# thinks of opening a savings account for 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#: Hey, how's it going?
#Person2#: Pretty good. What are you up to today?
#Person1#: I'm looking for an apartment.
#Person2#: A small apartment or a large one?
#Person1#: I am hoping to find a 2 bedroom apartment.
#Person2#: Have you been looking in the newspaper for ads?
#Person1#: Yes, and I got the phone number of an agent who said he could help me find a place.
#Person2#: Where are you hoping to find an apartment?
#Person1#: As long as I can afford it and it's close enough to where I work for me to ride my bicycle or walk. I'm really not particular.
#Person2#: Don't you have a dog?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: That may make the search more difficult.
#Person1#: I know. A lot of places I've looked into don't allow pets.
#Person2#: My cousin Dave has 2 small dogs. I'll ask him if his building has any apartments available.
#Person1#: I would appreciate that. let me know what he says.
#Person2#: Sure thing. | #Person1#'s looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. The fact that #Person1# has a dog makes the search more difficult. #Person2#'s cousin has 2 dogs and #Person2#'ll ask him whether his building has apartments available. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I am a stranger here and I'm looking for the nearest post office.
#Person2#: That's no problem, turn right at the next corner, continue four blocks and there's one next to the police station.
#Person1#: Could you repeat that one more time?
#Person2#: Sure, take a right at the corner and after 4 blocks. You will see a police station. It's next door. Why not buy a guidebook to the city? You can get one at any drugstore.
#Person1#: That's a good idea, thanks a lot. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where the nearest post office is twice and suggests #Person1# buy a guidebook. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Thanks so much for coming to our house. My wife and I really need someone to look after the children. After we had our first baby 6 years ago, my wife left her job as a lawyer to care for him. Then we had a little girl. That was 2 years ago. But my wife has decided to start teaching at a university, so we'd like to hire someone to watch them during the day.
#Person2#: Well, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby-sitting my own little brothers and sisters when I was in middle school. I also looked after other people's children to make money when I was in high school, and last year I took the Red Cross safety course so I know basic first aid.
#Person1#: Wow! You sound like you know what you're doing. If you want the job, we'll pay you $20 an hour. You should work three days a week. My wife only teaches part of the week so we don't need you all the time.
#Person2#: That sounds perfect. I'll take the job. | #Person1#'s wife resigned to look after their first kid but after the second baby was born, she began teaching so they need a babysitter. #Person2#'s experienced in babysitting and #Person1#'ll pay #Person2# $20 per 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#: Peter, hi.
#Person2#: Hi, Cindy.
#Person1#: Great to see you again. Welcome to London.
#Person2#: Thanks. It's great to be here finally.
#Person1#: So how are you? How was your journey?
#Person2#: Well, the flight was 45 minutes late but after that it was fine. Its service was very good, the inflight movies were really cool. But there wasn't much food. So I'm kind of hungry now.
#Person1#: Oh, you poor thing. Well, it will be a long drive home so why don't we get some breakfast around here first? Look, there's a restaurant over there. | Peter says the journey was fine but he's hungry now. Cindy suggests they have some breakfast 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#: Here are your cold dishes, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat.
#Person2#: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first?
#Person1#: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly.
#Person2#: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes. | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the cold dishes are served first because people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. But #Person2# is full before the hot courses are served. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need some medicine.
#Person1#: For whom?
#Person2#: My wife. She suffers from a bad cold.
#Person1#: What symptoms does she have?
#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.
#Person1#: I see. Don't worry, just a common cold.
#Person2#: What kind of medicine does she need?
#Person1#: Patulin will be enough.
#Person2#: How many pills for each time?
#Person1#: Nine pills per day, and three pills after each meal.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. | #Person1# helps #Person2# get some Patulin to cure #Person2#'s wife's cold. | Summarize the 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, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I ' m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
#Person1#: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.
#Person2#: Mmm... X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can ' t quite make out the other symbol but I think it ' s the peace sign.
#Person1#: Wow, Arthur! You ' re as blind as a bat!
#Person2#: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.
#Person1#: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.
#Person2#: Thanks doc!
#Person1#: Arthur, that ' s the bathroom. | #Person1# finds Arthur's eyesight terrible. Then #Person1# tells him to choose his frame while #Person1#'s filling out his prescription. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Yes. You ' Ve got quite a high temperature.
#Person2#: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts.
#Person1#: Hm... I think you ' Ve got the flu.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for three days and take this medicine.
#Person2#: How often must I take it?
#Person1#: Three times a day after meals.
#Person2#: Thank you, Doctor.Goodbye. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s symptoms and thinks #Person2# has got flu. Thus #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay in bed and take flu medicine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: By the way miss, where is the toilet?
#Person2#: Toilets are in the rear, I am afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.
#Person1#: What? Oh, what we live! Thank you very much for your help, miss.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# says toilets are all occupied. #Person1# feels shocked. | Summarize the 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 gas does this car take?
#Person2#: I don't know. It's a rental.
#Person1#: I will give you premium unleaded. Alright?
#Person2#: Sure, why not?
#Person1#: That is the pump you are in front of.
#Person2#: Is it expensive?
#Person1#: It is the most expensive.
#Person2#: Well, I don't want it then. Can I move to another pump?
#Person1#: Yes, I can give you regular unleaded. But you have to back up the car a little.
#Person2#: Give me regular unleaded then. I will back up. Can you wash my windows for me?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. This is not a full service gas station. I will help you fill the gas, but we don't wash windows here.
#Person2#: Really? Well, I guess I have to get used to it. | #Person1# recommends premium unleaded gas to #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because it's expensive. So #Person1# just gives #Person2# regular unleaded. | Summarize the 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 Miao Li. Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is?
#Person2#: Certainly. Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong. His Chinese name is Cheng Long.
#Person1#: Ha, I know Cheng Long a lot, he has made 40 films since 1976. And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee. But I'm not familiar with his English name.
#Person2#: OK. Then tell me what else you know.
#Person1#: Some movie stars measure their worth by how many millions of dollars they make. Do you know how Jackie Chan measures his worth?
#Person2#: He measures his worth by how many of his bones he has fractured while executing his film, incredible stunts. By the way, can you count the breaks?
#Person1#: Sure. His skull, his eyes, his nose, three times, his jaw, his shoul-der, is chest, two fingers, a knee. As he said ' Everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet! '
#Person2#: Indeed you know much about him.
#Person1#: This is because he is the action-movie incarnate or action-star extraordinaire around the world. | #Person1# asks Miao Li to introduce Jackie Chan. Miao Li says he measures his worth by fracturing lots of his bones when performing and #Person1# can count the breaks. #Person1# actually knows much about 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#: There is a very critical debate between the presidential candidates tonight.
#Person2#: Do you know which channel it is on?
#Person1#: Five I think. All three candidates are presenting their campaign platforms.
#Person2#: I used to be really interested in that. But lately it seems that they end up saying one thing and doing another anyway. So why listen?
#Person1#: We have to. If nobody listened that would be like turning our backs on our own rights and obligations to the freedoms that our forefathers fought for.
#Person2#: It's not that serious.
#Person1#: Yes it is. Think about it. If nobody paid any attention to anything then what's it all for anyway?
#Person2#: You get really passionate about this, don't you? Alright. I'll watch it with you. | #Person1#'s passionate about politics, while #Person2# thinks it's just saying one thing and doing another. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to watch the presidential debate. | Summarize the 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 interested in teaching at your school.
#Person2#: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
#Person1#: I have a TEFL certificate.
#Person2#: How many years of experience do you have?
#Person1#: I have three years of teaching ESL and four years of teaching per-school children.
#Person2#: When did you get your TEFL certificate?
#Person1#: I got my TEFL certificate three years ago.
#Person2#: Why do you want to teach at our school?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve heard many good things about it. I also like teaching young children.
#Person2#: That's great. Can you speak Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes, just a little.
#Person2#: Can you come in for an interview tomorrow at 10?
#Person1#: I sure can.
#Person2#: Great. See you then. | #Person1#'s a basic-Chinese-speaking qualified teacher with ESL and pre-school teaching experience. #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s school for an interview. | Summarize the 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, Tom, I want to learn how to play golf.
#Person2#: You're really sporty!
#Person1#: I want to do everything I can.
#Person2#: Do you have clubs?
#Person1#: No. Can I rent clubs?
#Person2#: There are clubs for beginners. It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times.
#Person1#: What kinds of clubs?
#Person2#: Like the seven-piece set. It's only $ 120.
#Person1#: I'll buy a set. But you have to teach me.
#Person2#: Okay. | #Person1# wants Tom to teach #Person1# golf. Tom recommends #Person1# to buy clubs and 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#: What date is today?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Didn't you notice the roses everywhere?
#Person2#: I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day! Don't you know?
#Person1#: Oh, God. I just forgot it. I should have brought roses for my girlfriend.
#Person2#: It's not too late. Go to buy some now. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# to buy roses for girlfriend on Chinese Valentine's Day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your neighbor. My name is Shirley.
#Person2#: Hi, Shirley. I'm Sophie. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too.
#Person2#: Please come in.
#Person1#: Here is a little gift for your family. It's a calendar with all the community events on it. I hope it can be helpful.
#Person2#: I really appreciate it.
#Person1#: Since we are neighbors, if you need any help or anything, please come to me.
#Person2#: I will. Actually, I am worried so much about the security of this community because my house has been burgled twice before.
#Person1#: Oh, don't worry about that here. There are security guards on duty 24 hours a day and they patrol all over the neighborhood. You know, they are all very strong.
#Person2#: Really? That's good. Is there any supermarket in our neighborhood?
#Person1#: Of course. There is a Carrefour near the neighborhood. I'll show you there if you want to.
#Person2#: That's terrific!
#Person1#: By the way, a party will be held for new neighbors the day after tomorrow. I hope I can see you there.
#Person2#: Yeah, and we can get to know each other at the party. | Shirley gives a community calendar as a gift, offers help, introduces the community's security situation, and will show Carrefour to the new neighbor Sophie. And Shirley also invites Sophie to the party for new neighbors. | Summarize the 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 sick of my job, I always have to work late at night, and the company keeps me working in the office.
#Person2#: Why don't you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy, being outside working during the day?
#Person1#: What do you suggest? I can't afford to quit my job until I get a new one.
#Person2#: Maybe you have two choices. You could attend school during the day, or you could get a position that provides training. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to school or get a training position during the day. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you like the play?
#Person2#: It is very dull, and the production isn't very satisfactory, either.
#Person1#: You're absolutely right. I think the acting could be better.
#Person2#: To be fair, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous.
#Person1#: Maybe you're right. But I really don't like it.
#Person2#: Well, we'd better go to a musical comedy next time. I think the one we saw last month was very good.
#Person1#: Yes, they had constant changes of scene, and I love variety.
#Person2#: Me, too. I hate to sit there and look at the same stage scenery one scene after another. | #Person2# thinks the play is dull. #Person1# doesn't like it, either. #Person2# suggests a musical with variety for 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#: How's your time spent in the United States?
#Person2#: Well, pretty good.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. What impressed you most?
#Person2#: Well, the cultural differences impressed me most.
#Person1#: You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans?
#Person2#: That's right, quite different. One day one of my American friend looked pale, so I asked him whether he was sick or not. But he was reluctant to answer my question.
#Person1#: That's weird.
#Person2#: And what's more, when he told me he had caught a cold for several days, I suggested him to go to the hospital as soon as possible.
#Person1#: You really cared about your friend.
#Person2#: Sure I am. But he responded by saying 'what do you mean? '.
#Person1#: I'm confused. Why did he say that?
#Person2#: I felt the same at first. Later he told me that I'd better not give him any suggestions when he was sick. Offering unsolicited help or advice is like showing sympathy to the weak or the poor. But back in China, helping others is always regarded being kind.
#Person1#: Absolutely. Now I understand why he responded that way. | #Person2# tells #Person1# in America people shouldn't ask if one is sick or suggest going to the hospital because offering advice is showing sympathy. It is different in China. #Person1# finds it weird but still understands 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#: Do you have a copy of today's newspaper? I want to check the results from the world athletics championship.
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m just reading them myself. It's been a great competition. We got gold medals in three events.
#Person1#: Yes, we won the men's 110 metres hurdles. I watched that on TV. What other events did we win?
#Person2#: We won the men's high jump and the women's 1500 meters.
#Person1#: That's great. Those athletes must train for years to get into peak physical condition. They must be terribly disappointed if they don't win.
#Person2#: The woman who won the 1500 meters also broke the world record by 2 seconds.
#Person1#: That's amazing! Were any other records broken?
#Person2#: A Russian man broke the discus record by a centimeters. Out best athlete broke his personal best in the long jump, but it only got him third place.
#Person1#: Did you see the final of the men's 100 metres? It was very exciting. One competitor made two false starts.
#Person2#: Was he disqualified?
#Person1#: Yes, he was. I imagine he must be very angry with himself for that. | #Person2# tells #Person1# their athletes have won gold medals and broken records in the world athletics championship. But their competitor was disqualified because of two false starts. #Person1# imagines he must be angry with himself for that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Fair-Priced Fares, how may I help you?
#Person2#: How much is a round-trip ticket to London?
#Person1#: When did you plan to go, sir?
#Person2#: In the second week of September.
#Person1#: The second week of September is still in the high-season, so the cheapest tickets are $ 650. The high season lasts until the 15th, so fares after that date are cheaper.
#Person2#: In that case, I'll go after the 15th. How much are the off-season fares?
#Person1#: Our cheapest ticket is $ 550 on American Airlines.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll take it. ( to be continued ) | #Person1# helps #Person2# get the cheapest ticket in the off-season to London on American Airlines. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: This dress is beautiful. May I try it on?
#Person1#: I'm afraid you can't.
#Person2#: What is the material of this dress?
#Person1#: It's 100 % cotton.
#Person2#: That's good. Can you give me a reduction?
#Person1#: It's already reduced 20 %.
#Person2#: Do you have any cheaper ones?
#Person1#: Yes. Please come this way. | #Person1# offers no try-on service or reduction for the dress. #Person2# asks for a cheaper one. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've something very unpleasant to talk with you. Upon the arrival of the first consignment, it was found that about 50 % of the sixty cases of pineapples were leaking.
#Person2#: It's rather an unusual case. Have you found the cause of leaking?
#Person1#: It's simply because the tins were damaged.
#Person2#: It appears to be the only case to us, that the goods have been damaged on the way.
#Person1#: I am sorry to say it's not on the way, but during loading. The tins inside the cases were broken evidently through rough handling.
#Person2#: Could you offer us a certificate issued by your Health Department?
#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are. Our health authorities said they were no longer suitable for human consumption. I have to remind you that our terms are CIF Hamburg. I hope you would indemnify us for the loss, so it wouldn't be so heavy on us.
#Person2#: Now we are prepared to settle the issue with you amicably. | #Person1# asks for indemnity for the loss from #Person2# because about 50 % of the consigned pineapple cases got damaged during loading, with the certificate issued by the Health Department. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: OK, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to handle the filled form with an old business card and helps #Person1# order new ones. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There are some things I miss. But I love Chinese food. And I think the people in Taiwan are really hospitable. Besides, I grew up in Los Angeles, so I'm used to living in crowded places. Why are you going to America?
#Person2#: I'm going to New York to visit my sister. She is in art school. I've never been to New York before. I'm kind of scared.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, I know a lot of people have guns there. I think maybe it isn't too safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. Your sister lives there. She probably knows the places in town you shouldn't go. It's true there are some dangerous places in big American cities. But if your sister lives there, she must know the city pretty well already.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm not really scared. Maybe only a little.
#Person1#: Don't believe what you see on TV. You will have a good time in New York. What things do you want to see?
#Person2#: I want to see the museums, and I want to shop a lot.
#Person1#: The museums are excellent. And the shopping! Well! I'm sure you'll spend a lot of money there.
#Person2#: Hmm. I hope not. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is going to visit a sister in New York and expresses fear of guns there. #Person1# comforts #Person2# since the sister must know it pretty well. #Person1# finds the museums #Person2# wants to see are excellent. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do you think the report I wrote?
#Person2#: Not bad. But there is more room for improvement.
#Person1#: I jumped the gun.
#Person2#: There were some gaps in your report. Please be more sorrow.
#Person1#: Yes, I overlooked some facts. I'll be more sorrow. | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s report needs to be more sorrow. | Summarize the 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 buy a shirt.
#Person2#: What color do you like?
#Person1#: A white one, please.
#Person2#: Maybe you could have a look at this one.
#Person1#: What's the size?
#Person2#: Large.
#Person1#: I think a medium one will do. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a white medium-size shirt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really do like this dining set. But I just don't know. I don't know if I can do a good job with it.
#Person2#: It really isn't hard, sir. You just have to follow the instructions.
#Person1#: What instructions?
#Person2#: We will give you a detailed instruction manual if you buy the table.
#Person1#: I see. But can I understand the instructions? I'm a foreigner, you know.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Your English seems very good. And our instruction manuals are very clearly written. It's easy!
#Person1#: Could you tell me now some of the things I need to do?
#Person2#: Of course. First, you must sand the furniture. You sand it to make the wood smooth. You start with heavy-grade sandpaper. Then, you move to finer-grade sandpaper.
#Person1#: Do I have to sand every inch of the table?
#Person2#: The better you sand it, the better the finish will be.
#Person1#: Alright.
#Person2#: Then, after you sand it, you use tack cloth to wipe off any dust or sawdust.
#Person1#: Sawdust?
#Person2#: Yes, sawdust is the tiny particles of wood. You could call it wood dust. You must wipe it off. The wood should be very clean before you put the varnish on.
#Person1#: That makes sense.
#Person2#: Then you apply the varnish, which is very easy. It is like painting.
#Person1#: And I can choose any color?
#Person2#: Yes, we have many colors to choose from, sir.
#Person1#: And after the varnish?
#Person2#: After the varnish dries for 24 hours, you can put another coat of varnish on. Or you can put the finish on. The finish is hard and clear. It goes on top of the varnish.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: Well, when the finish is dry, the table is done.
#Person1#: It all sounds very complicated.
#Person2#: It only sounds complicated. It's really very easy. A lot of people here in America finish their own furniture. It's a good way to save some money. And a lot of people even enjoy it.
#Person1#: Well, I will look around your shop some more. I need to think about it.
#Person2#: Alright, sir. | #Person2# tells #Person1# not to worry about whether he can finish the dining set himself because the instruction manual is clearly written. #Person2# tells #Person1# the steps are sanding the furniture, wiping off dust, putting on the varnish, and then another varnish. But #Person1# thinks it sounds complicated, while #Person2# thinks it's really easy since many people here finish their own furniture. But #Person1# still thinks about it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years. How is he doing?
#Person2#: He's not doing too well.
#Person1#: Why? What's wrong?
#Person2#: About a year ago, he started feeling weak all the time.
#Person1#: Is it due to old age or is he sick.
#Person2#: Maybe a little of both. The doctor's can't point out anything specifically. I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth.
#Person1#: That makes sense. It's important to take care of your health early in life.
#Person2#: That's what my father tells me almost everyday.
#Person1#: Well, I hope he starts feeling better. Say hi to him for me.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll let him know. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s father started feeling weak because he didn't take care of himself during youth. #Person1# hopes #Person2#'s father starts feeling better. | Summarize the 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 take your order now?
#Person2#: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way.
#Person1#: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll order later because 2 of them haven't arrived. | Summarize the 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, Don. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
#Person2#: I wish I could, Jenny, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, is that for Professor Smith's class?
#Person2#: Yes, I have to write an article on a poem we read in class.
#Person1#: That's hard. How is it going so far?
#Person2#: Not very well. And I also have to study a lot for maths and history. I don't know how I'm going to do it at all.
#Person1#: You know, Don. I've been doing well in maths, so I'd be happy to help you.
#Person2#: OK, Jenny, I'll see you in front of the library.
#Person1#: Good luck with the poem. | Don tells Jenny he needs to write a paper and study maths and history so he cannot go swimming. Jenny offers help with his math. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.
#Person1#: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. | #Person1# recommends the concert at the Festival Hall to #Person2#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you ever eat fast food?
#Person2#: Yes, yes, I do.
#Person1#: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?
#Person2#: Oh, you know, hamburgers, sandwiches, well, sometimes a pizza.
#Person1#: Well, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than once a week or less than once a week?
#Person2#: Well, Monday to Friday when I'm working, every day, um, but not usually on weekends.
#Person1#: And when do you eat fast food of the day?
#Person2#: Oh, at work as I said, you know at lunchtime. Sometimes you know, if I'm going out and I've no time to cook in the evening then I'll send out for a pizza.
#Person1#: And what do you think of the fast food? Is it convenient?
#Person2#: Sure, that's sort of the ma in reason that I eat it. We're paying for the convenience; you know the speed of it.
#Person1#: Right. How about 'It tastes good'?
#Person2#: Yeah, I mean not as good as food in a good restaurant, but it's not bad. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# eats fast food including hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. at lunchtime on weekdays but not usually on weekends. #Person2# thinks it tastes not bad and is convenient. | Summarize 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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