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#Person1#: Do you mind telling me about your work in the factory?
#Person2#: Certainly not. I'm a machine operator working in the assembly workshop.
#Person1#: Oh, are you? Then you have a six-day week, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. And we work eight hours a day, but this includes a one -hour break.
#Person1#: What about the huge machines used in your factory? I know you make heavy machines yourselves. But I wonder if you also use machines imported from abroad.
#Person2#: Most of them are made in China, some even by our factory. Only a few were bought from other countries.
#Person1#: But I see the machines turned out here are quite modem and efficient.
#Person2#: Following the national policy of self - reliance and hard - working struggle, we've tried our best in the past few years to improve our equipment. However, there is still a lot more to do.
#Person1#: Now the question about yourself. I hope you don't mind it. How much do you earn each month?
#Person2#: My monthly wage is 3,500 RMB, not including the extra pay of about 500 for extra work I put in.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable indeed. I'm very interested in worker's welfare here. What other benefits do you workers get, I wonder?
#Person2#: Like other factories in China, our factory offers free medical service for workers. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s a machine operator in the factory. #Person2# says the machines are mostly made in China and some even by the factory, and they have tried their best to improve them. #Person2# says the monthly wage and welfare are 3500 RMB with free medical service. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you,sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
#Person1#: Is he going by ship or by plane?
#Person2#: He's flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about this leather wallet? It's made of crocodile leather.
#Person2#: My sister has already given him one. I'd like something unusual.
#Person1#: Here is a gift for the man who has everything.
#Person2#: Oh,a folding toothbrush. That's a wonderful idea. How much is it?
#Person1#: 3. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a folding toothbrush, instead of a leather wallet as the gift to #Person1#'s brother. | Summarize the 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've all heard the saying 'Laughter is the best medicine.' How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?
#Person2#: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack.
#Person1#: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example?
#Person2#: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies.
#Person1#: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh?
#Person2#: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program.
#Person1#: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say 'Aaah' while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed.
#Person1#: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh?
#Person2#: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference! | Dr. Berk tells #Person1# laughter is important to health. He says Norman Cousins improved their illness condition by watching funny movies. Dr. Berk also offers the program Smile Time-Out where people take a deep breath, smile, exhale and say 'Aaah'. Smiling even works when people fake a smile or laugh because bodies cannot tell the difference. | Summarize the 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, Helen, what do you think of our class in Children's Literature?
#Person2#: It looks pretty good. Are you also majoring in Elementary Education?
#Person1#: Yes. I can use this to fulfill the requirement for my course.
#Person2#: Have you finished the first assignment yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I just bought the books today. How about you?
#Person2#: I started this afternoon. It's great fun reading those wonderful children stories by Doctor Seuss.
#Person1#: Doctor Seuss? I don't remember seeing his name on the reading list.
#Person2#: His full name's Theodore Seuss Geisel. You can find this name on the reading list. Doctor Seuss is his pen name.
#Person1#: I love reading those stories as a child. It'll be interesting to read them now from a different point of view. I guess they'll give me a good idea of how children think.
#Person2#: Those stories are also great for classroom use.
#Person1#: How's that?
#Person2#: Well, take a typical Doctor Seuss's book like The Cat in the Hat. It has a controlled vocabulary of only two hundred words.
#Person1#: So that means the children get lots of practices using a small number of words over and over again.
#Person2#: Exactly. In fact The Cat in the Hat was written mainly to show how a controlled-vocabulary book could also be interesting and fun.
#Person1#: Well, it sounds as though this course is also going to be interesting and fun. I think I'll get started on those readings tonight. | Helen tells #Person1# she thinks the Children's Literature class looks pretty good. #Person1# tells Helen it can be used to fulfill the requirement of #Person1#'s course in the Elementary Education major. Helen also tells #Person1# that Doctor Seuss's children's stories with a controlled vocabulary can also be interesting. | Summarize the 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. Anything wrong?
#Person2#: I've been suffering from a fever since yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you have any other problems? Like a headache or cough?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I think it's only a fever.
#Person1#: Let me check... It's 39 degrees. I'll give you some medicine.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor.
#Person1#: You'd better take two or three days' rest.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: This medicine is for one day only. Take two pills as soon as you get home, and another two before going to bed.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some medicine for #Person2#'s fever and teaches #Person2# how to take it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! | Abigail tells #Person1# she and her husband got married in a registry office, but they had three parties in their home countries. Her husband's parents flew to meet her family. Abigail also tells #Person1# they went to Africa to spend the honeymoon on the one-year anniversary. | Summarize the 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 type of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music.
#Person1#: Like what, for instance?
#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R&B.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use.
#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys Rock and R&B because they use different instruments. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning, Zina. Just wanted to say thanks again!
#Person2#: Hi, Vince. Thanks for stopping by. How's the work coming along for the online auction?
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I'm glad you mentioned that. I think we need to hire somebody new to manage it.
#Person2#: Can't Elvin handle it?
#Person1#: I think he's got too much on his plate. | Vince tells Zina Elvin cannot handle the online auction so they need to hire someone else. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you please give me a hand? I can't carry the heavy box.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Don't you see I'm looking up a word in the dictionary?
#Person1#: I think you are flicking through it.
#Person2#: Well, wait a minute. | #Person2# can't help #Person1# because #Person2#'s looking up a word but #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s just flicking through the dictionary. | Summarize the 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, young lady. You can call me Oma. Do you see anything you like?
#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.
#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my oma in Holland.
#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?
#Person1#: Well, this home is too big for me now, so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller. Therefore, I need to part with a few things.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Umm, how much do you want for the quilt?
#Person1#: Is fifteen dollars OK? | Oma wants to sell the quilt #Person1# likes because she needs to part with things before moving to a smaller apartment even though it's special. | Summarize the 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, well, look what the cad draged in?
#Person2#: Hi, Masha, and how are you , today?
#Person1#: I'm Ok. But I can't say the same about Cann.
#Person2#: Oh? What's the story?
#Person1#: He was arrested for shoplifting at Nelsons.
#Person3#: So they caught him with his pants down?
#Person1#: Yeah, the shopowner caught him red-handed.
#Person3#: It serves him right? Then what happened ?
#Person1#: The cops came and read him his marauders , then they took him in.
#Person3#: He is your ex-boyfriend , aren't you going to try to help?
#Person1#: Forget that noise. I won't do that for him, I dumped him because he was always getting into trouble.
#Person2#: You know , Masha, I really got a kick out of you sometimes.You do your own thing. I like that.
#Person1#: Em, that's good to hear. I guess. | Masha tells #Person2# and #Person3# her ex-boyfriend Cann was arrested for shoplifting. She won't help him because she dumped him for he was always getting into trouble. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
#Person2#: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you have a fight?
#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl...
#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and she is a great cook. She is a gem.
#Person2#: Well, you are right. But sometimes she is too caring. Well, no... she's just possessive and I kind of want a break... you know... for some room for myself.
#Person1#: Oh? ! Did you talk with her about it?
#Person2#: I've tried, but it didn't work.
#Person1#: So, when are you going to tell her?
#Person2#: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.
#Person1#: I know she's head over heels in love with you. She will be badly hurt!
#Person2#: I know... | Mike tells #Person1# he's breaking up with Cathy because she leaves no room for him and he may tell her this tonight. #Person1# thinks she will be hurt. | Summarize the 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 there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and find some information.
#Person1#: What about the expression goodbye? Is that an idiom?
#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages.
#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker. | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# English has many idioms but goodbye is just a grammatical expression. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect.
#Person1#: Incorrect, madam? That's very strange.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. And what's more, this isn't the first time.
#Person1#: Really, madam? I find it very hard to believe.
#Person2#: Look. It's happened 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months.
#Person1#: Ah, well, I must apologize, madam. It's the new computer.
#Person2#: Well, don't you think it's about time you got it working properly? It's most inconvenient.
#Person1#: I agree entirely. I'm very sorry about it. I promise it won't happen again. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that incorrect bills have been sent to her for several times. #Person1# apologizes and promises it won't happen again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: International Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer.
#Person1#: I understand. How long do you want to take?
#Person2#: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see.
#Person1#: There is no problem. We can find you a flight to Australia leaving at Christmas and coming back on New Year's Eve. And it will only cost $500 per person.
#Person2#: Actually, we'd like to go somewhere nearer. $1000 is a lot to spend for such a short time. How about some places nearer with few tourists?
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't think we have any at present. You should have come here 10 days ago. | #Person1# cannot help #Person2# book a cheper winter holiday trip to somewhere nearer and warmer because #Person2# comes too late. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look at this armchair, what do you think?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure I like the design. It's too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?
#Person1#: Try it.
#Person2#: Uhm, It's really comfortable. And I'd like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect.
#Person1#: What do you think of the color?
#Person2#: Well, green isn't my favorite color, but it's better than that terrible brown one we have now. It's OK I guess. But blue would be perfect.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh no, it's $999. That's really too expensive. We can't afford it right now.
#Person1#: I know. Why don't we wait till next month for their midyear sale? It might be cheaper then.
#Person2#: Hey, that's a good idea. | #Person1# suggests waiting till midyear sale to buy the comfortable green armchair since #Person1# cannot afford it now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering do you Americans carry out a birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We can have as many as we want, but most people decide to have only one or 2, and some people decide not to have any.
#Person1#: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.
#Person2#: And some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel. Another sees so many problems in the world that they refused to bring children into such a difficult environment.
#Person1#: It's understandable. | #Person2# says Americans can have as many children as they want but some refuse because they prefer working or traveling or refuse to bring children into a difficult environment. #Person1# says Chinese still want as many as possible. | Summarize the 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 traveled much in Britain?
#Person2#: No, not much. But I travel quite a lot in London every day.
#Person1#: What do you think of the London traffic?
#Person2#: I think the London underground is OK because it's fast and comfortable, but I also like your London buses, especially for short journeys.
#Person1#: But don't you think the buses are rather slow?
#Person2#: Yes, I do, particularly in rush hour.
#Person1#: What about London taxis?
#Person2#: Taxis often get caught in traffic jams,and besides, fared too expensive.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think is the best way to travel in London?
#Person2#: Ah, the London underground I think. | #Person2# thinks underground is fast, comfortable and it's the best. Buses are slow in rush hours even though #Person2# enjoys them for short journeys. Taxis are too expensive. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi grandma, I'm calling to say happy birthday, I hope you're having a good day.
#Person2#: Thank you. Michael. It's great to hear from you. It's been awhile since we've talked.
#Person1#: I know grandma. I'm sorry I've been so busy with school and activities lately. I'm captain of the basketball team this year and I'm also applying to colleges for next fall.
#Person2#: Oh, Michael, I'm so proud of you, you're a very accomplished young man. Do you know where you want to go to college?
#Person1#: I really want to go to the University of Southern California, but they might not let me in. It's a very good school and it's very difficult to be accepted there.
#Person2#: Well, I'm sure they will take you, honey. You're a special young man. You've really made your grandfather and me so proud. | Michael calls his grandma to say happy birthday. His grandma says she is proud of him and believes he'll go to the dream university. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, Tom. How are you finding teaching here?
#Person2#: I get the feeling that somehow the school successful. The buildings and furniture are so old, yet amazingly, the students seem happy. These days you can't compete in less you can really provide the best. That's the trouble with these small family owned schools, so many are taken over by large companies. They seem to offer a whole range of subjects, not just English and maths.
#Person1#: I think that's good. Because they can bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects. A geography teacher say might give you fresh ideas that you can apply and teaching English or math.
#Person2#: I've always found it a real eye opener talking to other English teachers, because people's methods of teaching the same subject can vary so much. Actually, I sometimes feel that about classes. I feel it's my role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right, but I can't always do it.
#Person1#: Each class develops its own culture, and you may not be able to do anything about it. You just have to accept that you don't get on with every class. I couldn't get on with every class, either. | Tom tells #Person1# he finds the school successful with old buildings, happy students, and a whole range of subjects. #Person1# agrees because teachers can give each other inspiration. Tom finds himself cannot always get on every class. #Person1# tells him to accept the own culture of each class. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position.
#Person2#: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact.
#Person1#: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news?
#Person2#: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess.
#Person1#: Well, I lived there in two thousand and ten. It's not that different from the US. The weather is the same and the local people have similar customs, but the food is much better in France. What about your family? Are they all moving with you?
#Person2#: I hope to move everyone in a few months. I definitely don't like the idea of spending my year without Katie and our kids.
#Person1#: Well, that's what a lot of people in our department say I suppose.
#Person2#: Yeah, only time will tell. I'll buy you sandwiches, OK?
#Person1#: No, no, it's my treat. | Jason tells Lily he'll tell Katie he's being sent to France for a new position tonight and he hopes to move his family there soon. Lily tells Jason France is similar to the US except for better food. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Please give me a piece of ' New York Daily '.
#Person2#: You are late. The last piece has sold out.
#Person1#: Really? Is there ' Wall Street Journal ', please?
#Person2#: There are several, take a piece. The crash appears in the headline. It is famous for offering catastrophe stories.
#Person1#: I have a long flight for ten hours. I need to choose a magazine.
#Person2#: There are various magazines in the rack.
#Person1#: Give me the latest issue of ' National Geographic '.
#Person2#: That's the top magazine in America and is popular with young people. OK. It is totally 30 dollars.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Have a nice trip. | #Person1# wants to buy a piece of ' New York Daily ' but #Person2# says #Person1# is late. Finally, #Person1# buys a magazine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?
#Person2#: Sure. May I take your measurements?
#Person1#: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.
#Person2#: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time?
#Person1#: The 10th? I'm sorry, but you see I'm going to attend an international conference on the 11th. Could you have the suit ready by the 8th, or at the latest, the 9th?
#Person2#: Well, a business suit usually takes ten days ' time. But in your case, we'll try to have it ready sooner. How about coming for your fitting on the 8th? Then your suit will be ready for you on the 10th?
#Person1#: That's fine, thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a suit and #Person1# wants it ready soon. #Person2# promises to get it ready on the 10th. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: It's such a nice day.
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: It looks like it may rain soon.
#Person2#: Yes, and I hope that it does.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I really love how rain clears the air.
#Person1#: Me too. It always smells so fresh after it rains.
#Person2#: Yes, but I love the night air after it rains.
#Person1#: Really? Why is that?
#Person2#: Because you can see the stars perfectly.
#Person1#: I really hope it rains today.
#Person2#: Yeah, me too. | #Person2# loves how rain clears the air and #Person1# likes to see the stars after it rains. | Summarize the 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 looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.
#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.
#Person1#: Will you have it later?
#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.
#Person1#: That's terrific. Thank you. | #Person1# wants a book but it's sold out. #Person2# will call #Person1# if #Person2# gets it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think about this store? I heard it ' s a posh store that ' s only got branches in big cities.
#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it ' s extremely expensive.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry. I ' Ve decided that for your birthday I ' m going to take you shopping for a new dress.
#Person2#: Really? I thought you hated shopping?
#Person1#: I do, that ' s why you should appreciate this gift!
#Person2#: Sure. That ' s really nice of you. Let ' s go in and try some things on.
#Person1#: How about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.
#Person2#: That ' s gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?
#Person1#: Here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it ' s on special offer today.
#Person2#: I think this color isn ' t quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?
#Person1#: Let me look. Let ' s see... they ' Ve got one in blue, green, pink, black... and white. Here you are.
#Person2#: This is perfect! What do you think?
#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!
#Person2#: I ' m so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey! | #Person1# takes #Person2# to a posh store, which is extremely expensive, to buy a dress as #Person2#'s birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress and feels lucky and thankful. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?
#Person2#: Well, you can take the No. 36 bus from here, but then you have to walk about 30 minutes.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad.
#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next block, you can take bus 301 which will let you right off in front of the zoo.
#Person1#: Maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to catch a bus to the zoo. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, madam. I think I'm lost here. The place I want to go to is a hotel called the Hilton.
#Person2#: Do you know in which area?
#Person1#: No, I am sorry I have no idea. I am a stranger here.
#Person2#: I see. Well, do you know anything near the hotel?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. My friend told me the hotel was near the Central Railway Station.
#Person2#: Then you'll have to take a bus and get off at the Central Railway Station.
#Person1#: Can you show me where the Central Railway Station is on this map?
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# asks #Person2# where Hilton is but #Person2# doesn't know. #Person2# advises #Person1# to take a bus to the Central Railway Station. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know what you want to eat for lunch?
#Person2#: What do you feel like having?
#Person1#: I want to get some pizza.
#Person2#: I had pizza for lunch yesterday.
#Person1#: Tell me what you want to eat.
#Person2#: Do you want to get a burger?
#Person1#: See, I had a burger for lunch yesterday.
#Person2#: Think of something.
#Person1#: How about I get pizza and you get a burger?
#Person2#: Let's do that then.
#Person1#: Where do they sell both at?
#Person2#: They sell pizza and burgers at the cafeteria. | #Person1# wants pizza but #Person2# wants a burger for lunch. | Summarize the 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, Sandra. how was your weekend?
#Person2#: Great! I went hiking in the mountains on Saturday.
#Person1#: Fantastic! how was that?
#Person2#: Really good! you should try it sometime.
#Person1#: I might. what did you do yesterday?
#Person2#: Uh, nothing much, just went to bed early. I was still tired from Saturday. | Sandra tells #Person1# that she went hiking on Saturday and felt tired. | Summarize the 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, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.
#Person2#: So what? Are we going anywhere?
#Person1#: Yes, have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?
#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me. | Tom is writing and won't go to Mary's tonight. Rose is angry but Tom has no choice. | Summarize the 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 everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.
#Person1#: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready to start the match. The ref is calling the players for the face-off. . . and here we go! The Russians win possession and immediately set up their attack! Federal gets checked hard into the boards!
#Person2#: Maurice Richard has the puck now, and passes it to the center. He shoots! Wow what a save by the goalie!
#Person1#: Alright, the puck is back in play now. Pavel Bure is on a breakaway! He is flying down the ice! The defenders can't keep up! Slap shot! He scores
#Person2#: What an amazing goal! | Rick and Bob are commentating on the game between Russia and Canada. They praise Pavel for the amazing goal. | Summarize the 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, Jill.
#Person2#: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, only a little tired.
#Person2#: You'll recover after a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.
#Person2#: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Yes, Please. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
#Person1#: The rooms are very tidy and the flowers grew very well. You are very helpful. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: I bought you some books on literature, I don't know if you would like them.
#Person2#: Thank you. Thank you for the trouble you've taken.
#Person1#: Not at all. | Jill helps Tom look after the house and Tom thinks she does a great job. Tom is grateful and bought her some books. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a great time and thank you for your spending so much time showing me around.
#Person2#: It was fun for me, too. It gave me a chance to get away from my routine.
#Person1#: You'll be out to see me next year, as you promised?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I should be there some time next spring.
#Person1#: I'll be expecting you then. | #Person1# and #Person2# say goodbye and they both enjoy the days they spent together. They promise to see each other 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#: My goodness! She is thirty seconds faster than the world record in 5000 metres race.
#Person2#: Excuse me, what did you say?
#Person1#: A Chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games.
#Person2#: That's incredible. I can't believe it.
#Person1#: You have to. It is sure.
#Person2#: How amazing! | #Person1# and #Person2# are amazed that a Chinese girl broke the world record. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, I'm sorry for calling this late. May I speak to Peter?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. He's not in right now.
#Person1#: When is he coming back?
#Person2#: He should be back in ten minutes. Could 1 you call back later?
#Person1#: I'll call again in thirty minutes. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to call Peter later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's Ron Marston like, Pauline?
#Person2#: He's awful! He telephoned me four times yesterday, and three times the day before yesterday. He telephoned the office yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon. My boss answered the telephone.
#Person1#: What did your boss say to him?
#Person2#: He said, Pauline is typing letters. She can't speak to you now! ' Then I arrived home at six o'clock yesterday evening. He telephoned again. But I didn't answer the phone!
#Person1#: Did he telephone again last night?
#Person2#: Yes, he did. He telephoned at nine o'clock.
#Person1#: What did you say to him?
#Person2#: I said, This is Pauline's mother. Please don't telephone my daughter again!
#Person1#: Did he telephone again?
#Person2#: No, he didn't! | Pauline tells #Person1# that Ron kept calling her. Pauline pretended her mother to tell Ron never to call again and it worked. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. Can I speak to Kevin, please?
#Person2#: This is Kevin.
#Person1#: My name is Joan Harris. I'm calling from St. Johns Hospital. Are you still interested in a job as a service technician?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I have good news for you. You'Ve got an interview. Can you come to the Human Resources Office on Thursday at 9 30 am?
#Person2#: wow! That's great. Sure, I can. Where is the Human Resources Office?
#Person1#: 345 Stony Creek Avenue.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'll be there on time.
#Person1#: Excellent. I'll see you on Thursday at 9 30. | Joan calls Kevin to inform him of the job interview. Kevin is glad to go. | Summarize the 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, Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?
#Person2#: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time would you like the reservation for?
#Person2#: We would prefer 7
#Person1#: For how many people
#Person2#: There will be 4 of us.
#Person1#: Fine, I can seat you at 7
#Person2#: Thank you. The last name is Foster.
#Person1#: See you at 7
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a table for 4 people at 7 on Tuesday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What upsets you?
#Person2#: My parents called. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier said then done. Who should I marry? I have no time to go on a date.
#Person1#: It is not your mother finding one for you?
#Person2#: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.
#Person1#: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.
#Person2#: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.
#Person1#: No, there is an updated virgin, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.
#Person2#: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.
#Person1#: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.
#Person2#: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.
#Person1#: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications. Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.
#Person2#: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it. | #Person2# is upset because #Person2#'s parents reminded #Person2# to have a plan to marry. #Person1# advises #Person2# to try the three-minute video date but #Person2# doesn't want to post personal information online. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sir, are you alright? Just try to calm down, Sir. What's happened?
#Person2#: I've lost my Traveller's Cheques, all of them.
#Person1#: OK, just take a deep breath, Sir. Everything is going to be fine. Here's a form to report missing Traveller's Cheques, whatever the reason. Please fill it in and we can get moving on this.
#Person2#: I see. You need the reference numbers? For each cheque?
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. Do you have that information with you? At this bank, we always recommend our customers write down the reference number of each Traveller's Cheque and keep it in a safe place away from the Traveller's Cheques. | #Person2# lost #Person2#'s Traveller's Cheques and #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in a form and offer reference numbers. | Summarize the 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 lipsticks. Do you still have some in peach rose?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. That is a beautiful color. It has been a very popular lipstick this season. I have just two left.
#Person1#: Great. I'll take one.
#Person2#: Have you heard about our special promotion this month? If you purchase at least 200 yuan in any loreal products, you will receive this black hand bag with a sample of blusher, mascara and two shades of eye shadow.
#Person1#: Wow. That sounds like a bargain. I'm running low on facial moisturizer and powder. Could you ring those up for me along with the lipstick?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: That's all. | #Person1# buys a lipstick from #Person2#. #Person2# recommends a special promotion and #Person1# takes it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.
#Person1#: That's right. They taste so good. We eat them with mint sauce. Have you ever tried them?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I tried them when I visited your country last year. I thought they were very tasty. Can you cook them?
#Person1#: I certainly can. If I can get some from the butchers, I'll cook them for you.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll boring a bottle of wine. | #Person2# eats chicken, pork and beef in #Person2#'s country and #Person1# also eat lamb chops in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# will cook lamb 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#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.
#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.
#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?
#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as I usually do.
#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is important for your health, you know.
#Person2#: Well, I haven't been eating well, I guess. I usually only have enough time to grab a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch.
#Person1#: And what about dinner?
#Person2#: Sometimes I'm too tired to eat anything at all.
#Person1#: That's not good. You don't have a well-balanced diet. Have you been taking vitamin pills?
#Person2#: I don't like to take any medicine at all without talking it over with a doctor first. | Tom tells #Person1# that he feels tired and has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because Tom doesn't have a well-balanced diet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: All I do all day is work and watch TV. I really should start thinking about my health.
#Person2#: I never thought about that, but you're right. What do you think we should do?
#Person1#: For starters, we should start doing more outdoor activities. That way we'll get some exercise.
#Person2#: I was thinking about taking tennis lessons. I always have an hour to spare in the afternoon. What do you think about that?
#Person1#: That's not a bad idea. How much is it?
#Person2#: I heard it is only about one hundred twenty dollars a month for 8 lessons.
#Person1#: Playing tennis twice a week will be a good start. Count me in. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to do more outdoor activities and they decide to play tennis twice a week. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look! Allen has the mic!
#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen!
#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it any more, so he decided to give it a try himself!
#Person2#: ( Sound of Allen singing ) Hey, Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Johnny Dean!
#Person1#: And he can move. too! He dances like Ricky Martin! | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that John Allen can sing and dance well. | Summarize the 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 agree to give you a break on the price, all together a discount of 6 %. Good news is, I talked to my boss, he confirmed that if you take care of the shipping costs, we'll throw in insurance.
#Person2#: Great! I'd love to get a little better discount than 6 %, but if your company provides the insurance, that will save us a few bucks. . .
#Person1#: Now, all this is available to you, as far as you make payment within a 30 day grace period. That shouldn't be a problem, right?
#Person2#: No. . . We shouldn't have any problem with that. I know we talked about a possibility for 90 days, but we won't be needing that after your discounted price.
#Person1#: So, if all this is agreeable to you, I'll put it all down on paper and fax a contract to you this afternoon. If you can get a signed version of the contract we've agreed upon back to me by tomorrow morning, we can go ahead and make arrangements to ship the product on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Great! | #Person1# agrees to give #Person2# a discount of 6% and cover the insurance, given that #Person2# will pay the shipping costs. They are both satisfied with the agreement and #Person1# will fax a contract 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#: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.
#Person2#: Nah, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.
#Person1#: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'll get you for that comments, George.
#Person1#: Just kidding, M. Why don't you come work out with me?
#Person2#: ah, I don't know a fit works. Last time, all I saw the gym were bunch of lidos, like me.
#Person1#: It works if you keep at it. Come on, let's go!
#Person2#: All right. But so help me it better work.
#Person1#: This feels great. I'm all reed up. I can keep going all night.
#Person2#: Not me. I'm too hot and I'm too tired.
#Person1#: Exercise has no benefit unless you sweat like a pig.
#Person2#: Well, that's not for me.
#Person1#: Thanks for coming, it was a real blessed.
#Person2#: Get out of it! It wasn't as good as you think.
#Person1#: You'll get used to it, Mikel, trust me. | Mike says he gets fatter and George advises him to work out. Mike tries but he feels tired and hot so he wants to quit. George encourages him to keep doing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a pharmacy here, please?
#Person1#: Sure. We have one on the second floor.
#Person2#: Which floor are we on now?
#Person1#: This is the first floor. The second floor is one level up.
#Person2#: And where's the elevator?
#Person1#: That's just over there. On the right. | #Person1# tells #Person2# where the pharmacy is. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want.
#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting.
#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be?
#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel like a winner when you get a good price.
#Person1#: Come on. You know, you can never really win. The salesperson never loses. They make their living out of it.
#Person2#: That's true. But I just love it. Come here!
#Person1#: Oh, this silk carpet is really beautiful. Look at the pattern, and how delicate it is!
#Person2#: You do have great taste. That's the most expensive stuff here.
#Person1#: Really? Oh, this one. I like the cloisonn vase.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? I bought a same one last week. It's surprising that there is something we both like. Well, what do you think of these ceramic cups?
#Person1#: Come on. They look so cheap. Something else, please.
#Person2#: What about this picture? I think Benjamin would like it.
#Person1#: Don't underestimate his taste. I don't think he'd like it.
#Person2#: Don't be so sure. He loves the vase I bought here last week.
#Person1#: Yeah. Well, anyway, it's up to you. But I can tell that you come here often.
#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why I can always get a good price. | #Person2# asked #Person1# to the bargain market but #Person1# didn't like it because it's crowded and the salesperson never loses. They find some cheap and good-quality products and #Person1# tells that #Person2# goes there often. | Summarize the 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 everything alright?
#Person2#: Yes, everything is fine.
#Person1#: What took so long? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago!
#Person2#: Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed?
#Person1#: I didn't hear anything about a delay. I thought everything was running on time. What happened?
#Person2#: We boarded the plane on time, but then we were held up for almost an hour due to a maintenance problem.
#Person1#: Then what? Your plane was three hours late!
#Person2#: We finally took off, but about 30 minutes later, the captain came on to the loudspeaker to warn us that there would be some bad turbulence for most of the flight.
#Person1#: Turbulence is pretty normal, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but this was the worst turbulence I'd ever experienced in my life! Everyone started getting sick. The flight attendants had to stay in their seats. The captain decided to land early.
#Person1#: So where did you land?
#Person2#: We landed in Southampton and waited an hour for the storms to pass and then took off again.
#Person1#: That sounds like a nightmare!
#Person2#: It wasn't too bad. At lease I'm alive.
#Person1#: Have you had anything to eat?
#Person2#: I managed to get a sandwich from a flight attendant. How about you?
#Person1#: I had a few coffees while I was waiting. Let's get out of here! | #Person2#'s plane was three hours late and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to wait on the plane because of a maintenance problem. Then the plane suffered from bad turbulence so the captain had to land early in Southampton and then took off again. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Donna Hoover speaking.
#Person2#: Dr. Hoover, my name is Edgar Bush. My roommate, John, is in your art history class. Uh... Art History 502?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Well, he is sick and won't be in your class today. He asked me to bring his term paper to your office.
#Person1#: OK. The paper is due by 3 o'clock.
#Person2#: I have a class from 1 to 2. I'll bring it to your office after my class.
#Person1#: Well, I have a meeting this afternoon. So you can drop it off with the secretary of the art history department. She'll see to it that I get it. | Edgar tells Donna that John's sick. Donna asks Edgar to drop John's paper off with the secretary. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. [Okay] Uh, here's something interesting. [Oh!]Why don't we first visit the art museum in the morning?
#Person1#: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?
#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restaurant? [Humm] The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum.
#Person1#: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? [Oh .. umm .. well ... ] Well, it says here that there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.
#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. [Really?]. Yeah. Why don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick up souvenirs.
#Person1#: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have few travelers checks left, and I only have fifty dollars left in cash.
#Person2#: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay for MY new clothes.
#Person1#: Oh, no. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR purchases.
#Person2#: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.
#Person1#: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to visit the museum and have lunch at an Indian restaurant. #Person1# suggests going to the zoo but #Person2# wants to go shopping. They finally decide to walk along the beach. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.
#Person1#: Maybe. Several people also have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because of my skin.
#Person2#: That's right. You know, pink, green and black could also be good for you. Actually, I think all colors are okay for a person like you. Different colors can give people different impressions. For example, black could make you look mature, while pink could make you look young and energetic.
#Person1#: It's kind of you to say so. It sounds like you're a clothing expert.
#Person2#: Well, compared with my wife, I'm just a beginner. | #Person1# and #Person2# compliment each other's clothes. #Person2# tells #Person1# how colours give people different impressions and #Person1# feels amazed. | Summarize the 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 remember the days in our small cabin last summer?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I especially like the walk in the mountain.
#Person1#: If you'd like to, we can go there again this summer.
#Person2#: I'd love to enjoy the moment of peace out there. | #Person1# suggests going to the small cabin again and #Person2# agrees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.
#Person2#: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing.
#Person1#: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend.
#Person2#: Oh. Which one is she?
#Person1#: She's sitting on the sofa over there.
#Person2#: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair?
#Person1#: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous.
#Person2#: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie?
#Person1#: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher.
#Person2#: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate.
#Person1#: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them. | Dave comes to #Person1#'s party and #Person1# introduces Carol, #Person1#'s sister, and Bob, #Person1#'s karate teacher, to Dave. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter, a table for two, please.
#Person2#: Yes, this way please.
#Person1#: Can we see the menu, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: I recommand crispy and fried duck.
#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup, and follow by some seafood and chips.
#Person2#: Do you want any dessert?
#Person1#: No dessert, thanks. Just coffee. Can I have the check, please?
#Person3#: Let's split this.
#Person1#: No, it's my treat tonight.
#Person2#: Cash or charge?
#Person1#: Charge, please. Put it on my American Express. | #Person2# helps #Person1# get seated and order food. #Person3# wants to split but #Person2# refuses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.
#Person2#: Did it spill on your clothes?
#Person1#: No, but the table cloth was dirty.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.
#Person2#: It's no big deal.
#Person1#: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, forget about it. | #Person1# spills some ink and feels sorry but #Person2# says it's fine. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I have a big date tonight.
#Person2#: You have got a car, haven't you?
#Person1#: Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lend his new car to #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sorry. What was that you said?
#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: At the Gate.
#Person1#: When, did you say?
#Person2#: Round about seven.
#Person1#: Who's coming?
#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't quite catch what you said. There's a lot of noise outside.
#Person2#: I told you not to forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Loretta? No, she can't come, she's busy. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where and when they'll meet, but #Person1# didn't catch the information because of the noise. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
#Person2#: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
#Person1#: So you are watching your weight, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth. I am on the diet. | #Person1# offers Linda candy or cookies, but Linda refuses because she is losing weight. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie?
#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her?
#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves.
#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her third husband?
#Person2#: No, He must be her fourth or fifth.
#Person1#: Doesn't Karen Marsh look old!
#Person2#: She does, doesn't she! I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
#Person1#: I'm sure she is.
#Person2#: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.
#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Not that long ago! I'm not more than twenty-nine myself. | #Person1# and #Person2# recognize Kate and Kate is with Conrad. They are amazed that Kate looks so young. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you get your new schedule? Let me see. I want to know if we are in some of the same classes.
#Person2#: Sure. Hey, luck, we're both in CAP together. I'm not sure what it is, but let's sit together.
#Person1#: It is called career and personal planning. Every grade 12 student has to take it.
#Person2#: Do you know what it's all about?
#Person1#: It teaches us about the business world. You know how to write a resume and how to find a job. It also helps us discover our strengths, weaknesses and interests.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. So since I am curious and like adventure, I might be a good reporter. What do you think is your best quality?
#Person1#: I'd say, you can always count on me if you need something, and I always do what I say I'm going to do.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: We also have to volunteer at a job for one weekend. If you want, I can get you a job at my dad's athletic store.
#Person2#: I'd rather work with someone I know. My brother is building his house right now and he could use the help.
#Person1#: Anyway, it certainly won't be dull. At least it teaches us life skills.
#Person2#: I agree. I'm still trying to figure out why algebra is so important. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both in CAP class and #Person1# introduces the class to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person2# is curious and adventurous and #Person1# thinks #Person1# is responsible. #Person1# recommends a job but #Person2# wants to work with familiar people. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to New York City. I hope your flight was OK.
#Person2#: It was just a bit boring. Before we leave the airport, I'd love to know where our tour will go in this morning.
#Person1#: Of course. I'll first take you around Central Park in Grand Central Station and then we will go downtown where you will be served with lunch by a famous French chef.
#Person2#: Sounds amazing, but won't the trains and buses be so crowded to go downtown?
#Person1#: Not a problem. We arranged the special car service for tourist to take us around, so we won't have to worry.
#Person2#: OK let's go. I'm so excited to see the city. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the tour. #Person2# is worried about transportation but #Person1# explains they have the special car service for tourists. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Facebook just reported that everyone in the world is only separated by an average number of 3.5 people.
#Person2#: Wow, that doesn't seem possible! I thought the number was supposed to be 6.
#Person1#: That's what scientists originally thought. I think we're all connected even more than Facebook reported actually. The report only included connections between those with a Facebook account.
#Person2#: I don't have an account.
#Person1#: You don't? I love Facebook. It keeps me up to date with everyone in my life.
#Person2#: That's what I don't like about it. I only like to know about my close friends and I'm a very private person. So I don't like to share my life with those I don't know well. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Facebook says everyone is separated by 3.5 people. #Person2# thinks it's impossible but #Person1# thinks people are more connected. #Person2# doesn't use Facebook but #Person1# loves it. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. May I help you?
#Person2#: Well, my winter vacation is coming up in a few days and I want to take a trip with my wife.
#Person1#: Do you want to go abroad?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to go to a foreign country. My wife wants to go to any place sunny. We won't visit Africa though.
#Person1#: How much money would you like to spend on the trip?
#Person2#: It better not be more than $3000.
#Person1#: I think sunny Florida is a good choice.
#Person2#: Florida is not exactly our idea of a great vacation. What about someplace a little different, where few tourists go?
#Person1#: Then how about Spain or Portugal? Both are sunny and quite relaxing.
#Person2#: Spain seems better. I'll talk to my wife about it then, then return. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to recommend someplace foreign and sunny. #Person2# recommends Florida but #Person1# wants someplace different and #Person1# thinks Spain is 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#: Ticket prices have certainly gone up.
#Person2#: Yes, but I really need a break.
#Person1#: Would you like something to eat while we watch the movie?
#Person2#: Sure. What do they have?
#Person1#: It looks like the standard popcorn and soda, but there's also ice cream, hot dogs, coffee and so on.
#Person2#: I am crazy for chocolate. But I should try to have something healthy. I want to avoid getting sick this year. Do they have any cakes?
#Person1#: No, but they do have cookies.
#Person2#: Please get me some cookies and a coffee. What are you getting?
#Person1#: I'm getting the large popcorn and a cola.
#Person2#: Here is some money.
#Person1#: It's on me. | #Person2# will get cookies and a coffee while watching the movie and #Person1# will get popcorn and cola. #Person1# will pay. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: The Hilton Hotel, please? Uh, it's cold, huh? I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come on, San Francisco's usually cold in winter, you know? It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder.
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really, it gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Ah-oh, here comes the rain.
#Person2#: It's raining hard. By the way, how long will it take us to reach the hotel?
#Person1#: About half an hour. Would you like to listen to some light music?
#Person2#: That would be lovely. | #Person1# will take #Person2# to the hotel and #Person1# tells #Person2# that San Francisco's winter is often cold and rainy. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.
#Person2#: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
#Person1#: Well, how about going skating?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.
#Person1#: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy.
#Person2#: No, I'm not. You know there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay at home and watch it.
#Person1#: OK, you stay. And I'll play with Helen. | #Person1# asks Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry wants to watch TV. #Person1# will play with Helen. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Would you please tell me something about your best holiday, Jason?
#Person2#: Well, it was my trip to Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, walking in the mountains for 20 days.
#Person1#: That's a long time. How far did you walk everyday?
#Person2#: 15 kilometers or so. We had to climb up and down a lot everyday. At times, it was hard to walk as the air there was very thin and we had a lots of problems breathing, which made me anxious and depressed.
#Person1#: What kind of equipment did you take?
#Person2#: Only a bag, a sleeping bag and some warm clothes.
#Person1#: And how was the food?
#Person2#: There was rice and vegetables. Normally no meat, but it was OK.
#Person1#: What was the best thing about the trip?
#Person2#: The walking and the exercise. I hate sitting in the sun and like walking in the countryside. The air was very clean and it was very quiet. Nepal is a good place. You must go. | Jason tells #Person1# that his best holiday was the trip to Nepal, where he climbed the mountains. Jason recommends #Person1# to go there. | Summarize the 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. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. What's the buying rate for euro?
#Person1#: 1.15 U. S. dollars to the euro.
#Person2#: Okay. I'd like to change some euro into US dollars, please.
#Person1#: Sure. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: Six hundred euro.
#Person1#: Very good. May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: How would you like your bills?
#Person2#: In fifties please. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in changing some euro into US 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, I need to make an appointment to see the doctor.
#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at.
#Person2#: Do you have a fever with that rash?
#Person1#: No, it just itches a lot.
#Person2#: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which would be best for you?
#Person1#: I need an appointment on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Fine, I am putting you down for 9
#Person1#: I would like to see Dr. Jones.
#Person2#: I can schedule you with him with no problem. We look forward to seeing you. | #Person1# has a rash and makes an appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Jones. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain?
#Person2#: I can ' t stand up! My stomach is killing me!
#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?
#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!
#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly?
#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over.
#Person1#: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently?
#Person2#: No, and I don ' t usually get a lot of stomachaches.
#Person1#: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is.
#Person2#: I think that that is the best way to figure out what is causing this. Thank you. | #Person2# has a stomachache and #Person1# tries to diagnose through interrogation. #Person1# decides to take #Person2# to an emergency room. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you develop films here?
#Person2#: Yes, we shall. What size do you like?
#Person1#: Well, the 4 x 6 is fine.
#Person2#: Which do you prefer, color or black and white?
#Person1#: The last one is black and white, all the rest should need color.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I hope they will come out well. When should I pick them up?
#Person2#: They will be ready at noon tomorrow. Each negative develops one print, right?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. And develop them as glossy as possible.
#Person2#: No problem. Do you need another film?
#Person1#: Yes, a roll of Kodak film please.
#Person2#: It is totally $ 20 including the deposit for films. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to develop films in. #Person1# also buys another Kodak film and pays #Person2# $ 20 in total. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: This is the Bell Captain's Desk. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been waiting for my bags to be sent up for the last half hour. Where are they?
#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that. May I have your name and room number, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Yao Lan. Room 406.
#Person1#: And how many pieces did you have?
#Person2#: Two suitcases and a handbag. The suitcases are blue and the shoulder bag is red.
#Person1#: Is there a name tag attached to them?
#Person2#: Yes, there is.
#Person1#: We're very sorry for the delay. I'll check immediately and call you back. | Yao Lan calls the Bell Captain's Desk to hasten the delivery of her package. #Person1# apologizes and will check for her immediately. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Are you finished?
#Person2#: Yes. May I have some more beer?
#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. Thank you for waiting. Here it is. Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, the meal was very delicious and I enjoyed very much. I'm full.
#Person1#: Is that so? I'm glad you enjoyed it.
#Person2#: By the way, Miss. Where is the toilet?
#Person1#: Toilets are in the rear. I'm afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.
#Person2#: What? | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s feedback on the meal. #Person2# tells #Person1# she enjoyed it very much. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I have to find a living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine.
#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours?
#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture.
#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?
#Person2#: The furniture cost a couple thousand dollars.
#Person1#: How good of quality is the furniture?
#Person2#: It's very sturdy. You get what you pay for.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying for quality workmanship.
#Person2#: I assure you that you're paying for quality. | #Person1# wants to buy a living room set. #Person2# suggests buying furniture from IKEA which is expensive but of good quality. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mr. Hughes? Do you have a minute? I would like to discuss something with you.
#Person2#: What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was wondering, I have heard many of my co-wokers that your knowledge and experience in international markets is phenomenal. Also, I'Ve heard the rumor that you speak fluent Japanese. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I do speak decent Japanese.
#Person1#: Right now I'm working on a product launch project to open up our Asian market. We have several upcoming events to take place for the Japanese cities. We'll be heading to Tokyo next month to get things started. What I would like to talk to you about is joining our team to help bring this project to completion.
#Person2#: Exactly what kind of help did you have in mind?
#Person1#: We aer looking for someone who is familiar with the market and cultural issues to act as an advisor to our marketing staff. We would like to set up a partnership, where we can help each other.
#Person2#: So if I can help you as a consultant, what is in for me?
#Person1#: We could give you an uncite office, as well as potential to develop your own contracts in Japan. At the same time, after helping with our project, we will be willing to split our profit with you. | Since Mr. Hughes is familiar with the market and Japanese culture, #Person1# invites Mr. Hughes to act as an advisor to #Person1#'s marketing staff to open up the Asian market and will offer him good conditions. | Summarize the 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 invite you to dance with me?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't dance.
#Person1#: Never mind, I can teach you.
#Person2#: Is it difficult to learn?
#Person1#: No, it is easy.
#Person2#: How should I do?
#Person1#: You just follow me.
#Person2#: All right. By the way, do you often dance?
#Person1#: Yup, because dance can relax myself.
#Person2#: It seems a good way. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dance. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# can't dance, then#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to dance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country.
#Person1#: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution laws have been introduced.
#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.
#Person1#: I think you're right. An international response to this problem is needed. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss air pollution as the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. They think an international response is needed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Bob, you're so lucky that you've come at the right time-the 2005 International Tourism Festival is around the corner.
#Person2#: We've heard about that festival before. It would be quite helpful if you could give us some highlights of the festival.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Well, the festival is going to start on the third Saturday of October, and covers over one hundred diverse programs in one month.
#Person2#: What do you think we can see during the festival?
#Person1#: I don't know what to suggest. There're so many attractions, and they all sound interesting. One exciting program might be the Ten Thousand People Cycling round the Town. You can choose from the five routes that lead to different destinations.
#Person2#: I'd like to take the one that goes to the Wild Animal Park.
#Person1#: Then you can take Route No. 5. Next I would suggest the International Dragon Boat Race where you can watch Lion Dance, Dragon Boat racing, and many other water shows.
#Person2#: Wow, must be interesting to watch dragon boats compete a-gainst one another on the city river. | Bob introduces the 2005 international tourism festival to #Person1# and gives #Person1# some highlights about the attractions. #Person1# decides to go to the Wild Animal Park. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Sarah. You look terrible. What's wrong?
#Person2#: My grandmother just passed away.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. When did this happen?
#Person2#: A couple of days ago. I just go back from the funeral.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do?
#Person2#: No. . . not really. The sad thing is that I wasn't there when she died. I really wanted to be there one last time.
#Person1#: I'm sure she knew you loved her. Did she pass away in the hospital?
#Person2#: Yeah. She died in her sleep.
#Person1#: I'm sorry she's gone.
#Person2#: At least she didn't suffer.
#Person1#: I think your grandmother would want you to think of all the good times you spent together.
#Person2#: I know. But I miss her.
#Person1#: When my grandmother passed away, I frequently visited her in the cemetery. I always talked to her. Even though she wasn't there, I somehow knew she heard what I said.
#Person2#: Yeah? That's what I was thinking too. Thanks.
#Person1#: It looks like you haven't eaten anything all day. We should get you something to eat.
#Person2#: You're right. . . I should eat something. Let's go. | Sarah tells #Person1# her grandmother has passed away and she feels miserable that she wasn't there when her grandmother died. #Person1# comforts her by sharing #Person1#'s similar experience. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!
#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.
#Person1#: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian, a Chilean, a New Zealander, though he prefers to call himself a Kiwi. Who else do we have? Oh, we also have a Moroccan, a Togolese, a Pakistani, and two Indonesians!
#Person2#: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstan, and one Russian.
#Person1#: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.
#Person2#: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.
#Person1#: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.
#Person2#: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.
#Person1#: Well, there is that, yes. | #Person1# and #Person2# tell each other about their class. #Person1#'s class is full of international students. #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian except #Person2#, so #Person1# thinks #Person2# can practice Chinese and learn about Asian culture. | Summarize the 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 never mentioned this friend to me. Are you on very good terms with him or her?
#Person2#: We have been on good terms. She is a very nice girl. But she got in Dutch with her boss. I don't have the heart to see her pounding the pavements.
#Person1#: You must be stuck on her, or you would not use your elbow grease.
#Person2#: Well, we hit it off with each other. Nothing more, nothing much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a girl friend. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# must be stuck on her but #Person2# says they are just friends. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What book is that?
#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.
#Person1#: Canada, China, and the USA are huge too.
#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.
#Person1#: Those small countries are microscopic compared to Russia. European countries are relatively small. France looks quite big in Europe, but compared to many countries in other continents, it's not very large at all.
#Person2#: Britain is half the size of france, but great Britain is still one of the largest islands in the world.
#Person1#: The thing with large countries is that often they have vast areas of land that are useless or hardly used. Russia and Canada have enormous areas of ice and forest. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking at the new atlas and discussing the area of different countries. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do you know about All Fools'Day?
#Person2#: On that day, people play all kinds of tricks on others, and the one easily taken in is called April fool.
#Person1#: April fool!
#Person2#: April the first is coming. Be careful! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about April Fools' 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#: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.
#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.
#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings.
#Person2#: I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala.
#Person1#: You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.
#Person2#: Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products.
#Person1#: As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine. | #Person1# thinks the emphasis on animal protection is necessary, #Person2# thinks they should pay more attention to civil rights. Finally, they reach an agreement that governments should prohibit activities like poaching. | Summarize the 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. Welcome to IBA, what can I assist you with today?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I'm a stock investor and I'm looking at opening a new account with you. Perhaps your new compound savings one? I already have a Current Account with you.
#Person1#: That's no trouble, Sir.
#Person2#: I'm mostly interested in the personalized services you offer, with stock market news, etc. It sounds just perfect for me, as I'm too busy to be constantly at the computer checking the performance.
#Person1#: Yes, that's just one of the services we offer in our Personal Financing Program.
#Person2#: What I need to know is how I can keep track of what's going on. I mean, some days I buy and sell quite a lot. Some days, there's no activity at all.
#Person1#: For every transaction you make, a statement will be drawn up and can be posted to you or sent via e-mail, or if you want to be double sure we can do both.
#Person2#: That's just what I need, sometimes I'm pretty forgetful. | A stock investor goes to IBA to open a new account and wants #Person1# to introduce to him the personalized services. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: Working for your company! As the top administrative assistant in your firm!
#Person1#: Good answer, Miss Zhang-good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't thought much about this. I think it's too early to tell. What is the most important for me now is to do the best possible job for the company and learn and develop my skills as much as possible. If the company is happy with my work, then, I think I would like to consider other positions in the company.
#Person1#: Fine. What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a boss and his or her employees?
#Person2#: Well, a working relationship. I think a company is a place to get work done. Certainly friendly, open relationships among all company employees is important. But I think an employee should be serious about his or her work responsibilities and have a working relationship with the boss. | Miss Zhang tells #Person1# about her working plans, the target position of the company, and her opinions about the ideal relationship between boss and employees. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?
#Person2#: Just a moment, I'm coming. Now, what would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?
#Person2#: It's written in English too, in smaller print. There.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'll need a while to choose. Could you come back in a minute?
#Person2#: Right. Now, what are you having?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I haven't decided yet. Do you mind giving me a couple of minutes?
#Person2#: All right, but would you be so kind as to make up your mind soon? We're very busy just now as you can see, sir. | #Person1# asks a waiter to bring him the menu. #Person1# wants a few more minutes to decide but the waiter becomes impatient. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Very good. Now, I have a couple of final questions.
#Person2#: I hope they're not too hard!
#Person1#: Well, why should we hire you?
#Person2#: I think that I would be a perfect fit in this company. I have a unique combination of strong technical acumen, and outstanding soft skills. you know, I excel at building strong, long-term customer relationships. For example, when I headed the customer support department in my previous company, our team solved about seventy percent of our customers'problems. I decided that we needed better information and technical preparation on our products, so after I implemented a series of training sessions in coordination with our technical department, we were able to solve ninety percent of our customers'issues. Given the opportunity, I could bring this kind of success to this company.
#Person1#: Impressive! So, what would you consider to be your greatest weakness?
#Person2#: I struggle with organization and time management. Punctuality has never been a strength of mine. I find it hard to organize my time efficiently. I have actually addressed this weakness recently, by attending a workshop on efficient time management. It helped me a lot, by providing me with great insights on how to get organized and use my time efficiently, so I think I'm getting better now.
#Person1#: Great. . . Well, let me tell you that I am very pleased with this interview. We are short-listing our candidates this week, and next week we will inform our short listed candidates of the day and time for a second interview with our CEO.
#Person2#: Great, thanks a lot! I hope to hear from you! Good bye. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s strengths and greatest weaknesses. #Person1# is satisfied with #Person2#'s answers and informs #Person2# about the approximate time of the result and a second 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#: Hello! nice to see you here at the finest centre again. What exercises are you going to do today?
#Person2#: I'm going to do some jogging on the treadmill. Then I think I'll do some work with the dumbbless.
#Person1#: Good idea. I'd suggest you do some crunches too. Thery're great for getting in shape. Make sure you do them correctly.
#Person2#: Ok. I will. Could you help me with the treadmill? I found it difficult to get the setting right last time.
#Person1#: Sure. Is today only you second visit?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. I'll be coming here regularly. I think I need regular exercise to get in shape and then to stay in shape.
#Person1#: The treadmill is excellent for helping you to build up stamina. Each time you use it, increase this distance. don't worry about your speed at first. You can increase that later.
#Person2#: I was told that the first time I came heer. I was told not to put too much pressure on my body at first. I need to build up slowly.
#Person1#: That's right. You don't want to injure yourself by exercising too much or in the wrong way. Now, this is how you make the settings for the treadmill. . . | #Person2# comes to the finest centre for the second time and requests #Person2# to help #Person1# with the setting of the treadmill. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of the treadmill and suggests #Person1# increase the speed later. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, May I speak to Mary, please?
#Person2#: Speaking, Who's calling please?
#Person1#: Hi Mary, This is Tom.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi Tom, how have you been?
#Person1#: Just fine. I see. Aren't you busying tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: Let me see. Akha. No, I guess I'll be free.
#Person1#: Well, why not dine out together and go to the moves.
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea.
#Person1#: Ok. I ' l l pick you up at 6 o'clock.
#Person2#: Thank you for your inviting me. See you then. Bye Tom. | Tom calls Mary and invites her to dine out and watch the movies tomorrow evening. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi. Can you give me a wake-up call tomorrow?
#Person2#: Certainly. What time would you like us to call you?
#Person1#: I need two wake-up calls, if you don't mind, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: Not a problem. We'll call you tomorrow morning at 7, and again at 7 fifteen.
#Person1#: On second thought, you'd better make that second call at 7 thirty instead of 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: Said, and done. Will there be anything else?
#Person1#: No, that gets it for now, thank you.
#Person2#: Well, give us a call if there's anything more we can help you with. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to give two wake-up calls at 7 and 7 thirty tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can you help me?
#Person2#: What seems to be the trouble?
#Person1#: There is something wrong with my bike.
#Person2#: Oh. The brake seems to have become loose. That's dangerous. Without a good brake, you can't control your speed. Accidents are more likely to happen. You'd better have it repaired as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Where can I find a repairman?
#Person2#: There is one at the corner of the street near the post office. It is about 150 metres away.
#Person1#: Will it take long to get it fixed?
#Person2#: Just 15 minutes. | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s bike and finds the brake loose. #Person2# tells #Person1# where to find a repairman. | Summarize the 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 all the children grown up now, Ruth?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Laura is the most clever one. She's a librarian in the public library.
#Person1#: Very interesting. And what about Rita?
#Person2#: She's a secretary at the railway station.
#Person1#: And what about Rosemary? She was always a very pretty child.
#Person2#: Rosemary is a waitress in a restaurant in Paris. She's married to an engineer.
#Person1#: How about the boys, Jerry and Roland?
#Person2#: Jerry drives a bus. He drives everywhere in Europe.
#Person1#: Really? In which countries does he drive?
#Person2#: France, Austria, Greece and Russia.
#Person1#: And does Roland drive a bus, too?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Roland is a pilot.
#Person1#: Good. Where does he fly?
#Person2#: To Australia and America. | Ruth tells #Person1# how her grown-up children have been doing now. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Do I need to take some medicine?
#Person2#: Yes. And I strongly advise you to go on a low-fat diet.
#Person1#: Do you really think that's important?
#Person2#: Definitely. If you don't, you might have a heart attack some day.
#Person1#: Well. I think I should take your advice. You have been very helpful. Thanks. | #Person2# suggests that #Person1# take some medicine and go on a low-fat diet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The other night we were watching TV and the strangest thing happened.
#Person2#: Really? What's that?
#Person1#: It was during that thunderstorm we had. You remember. Rain was pouring down and there was a lot of lightning and thunder.
#Person2#: I remember quite well. The children were frightened, and the dog ran hard under the bed!
#Person1#: Well, anyway, the lightning flashed a number of times, and we were going to turn off the TV. That's when this strange thing happened.
#Person2#: I hope the lightning didn't hit your TV!
#Person1#: Oh, nothing as serious as that. But, suddenly the TV began to change channels rapidly: all by itself! | #Person1# is telling #Person2# about the strange thing that happened to the TV on a stormy night. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Come on, Julie, how are we going to convince everybody that I'm the best candidate?
#Person2#: It won't be easy!
#Person1#: Thanks a lot!
#Person2#: Oh, just kidding. Actually, I think once we show everyone how well you did asjunior class treasurer, you are sure to be elected president.
#Person1#: Well..., what's your strategy?
#Person2#: One thing I was thinking of is to hang campaign posters in all the hallways.
#Person1#: But everyone puts up posters. We need to do something different.
#Person2#: Let me finish. The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will hear you then.
#Person1#: Great idea!
#Person2#: I've also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner time tomorrow. Over a hundred students will be there. And you can answer questions after you finish speaking.
#Person1#: That means I'd better come up with a speech pretty quickly. How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?
#Person2#: Fine. I'll see you after class.
#Person1#: You are really good at this. I'll be glad you agreed to help me out. | #Person1# asks Julie about the way to win the election campaign. Julie shares her strategies and will help #Person1# with #Person1#'s speech tomorrow. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are some of the problems of doing a part-time job as a college student?
#Person2#: Schoolwork suffers. Because I don't have as much time to study as when I didn't have a part-time job. I have had to give up things I enjoy, like sleep and football. I can't get into the social life because I have to work right after class. Some of my Mends have stopped calling me. I also miss TV.
#Person1#: What do you do in a day?
#Person2#: I get up at seven to make an 8:00 a. m. class. I have classes till 1:30. And then, I drive to the supermarket where I work. I work till 7:00 p. m. And then I drive to my home and eat dinner. After I take a shower and rest for a half hour, it's about nine. This gives me only a couple of hours to study. My eyes start to close well before I go to bed at eleven. | #Person2# discusses with #Person1# about the problems of doing a part-time job as a student and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daily routine. | Summarize 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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