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#Person1#: Would you like to go shopping with me on Sunday?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I have to help my brother's English in the morning.
#Person1#: I did not mean morning or afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh. That's great. Then it is a different thing now. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go shopping on Sunday but #Person2# has to help #Person2#'s brother's English in the morning. #Person1# suggests that they go in the afternoon. | Summarize the 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, Joanie. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Paul. I'm on my way to the library.
#Person1#: Yeah? I just wonder if you wanted to go to the cinema with me.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I can't because of all the work I have this term. I only have three classes, but in all of them I have lots of reading, research papers, reports and exams. I feel like I'll never get through anything.
#Person1#: That's terrible. I felt like that last year when I had term papers to write, but this term seems easy now. I spend a lot of time in class, but most of it is in the labs. I hated writing all those term papers. But I can't take you into going to the show anyway?
#Person2#: Oh, now I'm sure I won't go. | Joanie refuses Paul's invitation to the cinema because she has lots of schoolwork to do this term. | Summarize the 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 see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called 'Computer Country'. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?
#Person2#: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.
#Person1#: What was the most difficult part of your job?
#Person2#: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.
#Person1#: That's how we feel here too. How long did you work there?
#Person2#: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.
#Person1#: And why did you leave?
#Person2#: My husband has been transferred to Boston. And I understand your company has an opening there too.
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. We do. But the position won't start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you?
#Person2#: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few weeks. So we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents.
#Person1#: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?
#Person2#: I know that your company has a great reputation, and a wonderful product. I've thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.
#Person1#: Well I'm glad you did. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s previous working experience and the reasons why #Person2# changed the job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's OK that the position won't start until early next month and #Person1# has always wanted to be a part of #Person1#'s company. | Summarize the 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, what did you think about Candy, the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?
#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs. Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?
#Person1#: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else?
#Person2#: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake hands with us or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional.
#Person1#: You're right. If she walked into a meeting with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad. That made me worried most.
#Person2#: It sure would. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the performance of the last candidate. They think she lacks confidence and her manners are unprofessional. | Summarize the 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, my god!
#Person2#: What!
#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life!
#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park.
#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross!
#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen
#Person1#: Well, don't blame me! I never get a chance to watch TV. | Jen finds a doll very cute. #Person2# explains it's Kenny from South 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#: pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?
#Person2#: sure, here you are.
#Person1#: thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?
#Person2#: yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.
#Person1#: well, not every Chinese can handle spicy food in the way people from Sichuan and Cuizhou provinces can. Back where I come from, people don't eat a lot of pepers and chilies.
#Person2#: Oh, I see how this food can be really hard for you. I can sympathize with that. I stayed in Sichuan for a year. The food was difficult at the beginning. Every dish was so spicy. After a while, I got u
#Person1#: yeah, you can increase you tolerance for spicy food, but so far, I haven't had the need or the opportunity. Every time I try spicy food, it is a total disaster for my nose and eyes.
#Person2#: I completely understand. I didn't intend on liking spicy food at first either, but when you have no other choicess, you've got to adapt.
#Person1#: yeah, I guess that's a typical example of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
#Person2#: exactly. | #Person1# thinks the dish is too spicy and #Person1# can't handle spicy food well though being Chinese. #Person2# then shares #Person2#'s experience in Sichuan where #Person2# was forced to adapt to spicy 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#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.
#Person2#: I don't feel sick, . . . let me check. . . Nope! No fever, I'm fine.
#Person1#: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that's why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans.
#Person2#: Phew! . . . Wait a minute, CRASH? ? ! ! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when? ! | #Person2# calls 123 Tech Help because his laptop broke and he feels broke, too. Todd tells him it might have a virus but #Person2# cannot understand. | Summarize the 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 seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.
#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.
#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.
#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.
#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you.
#Person2#: Well, he indeed likes me.
#Person1#: But I think he can't hold a candle to you. I don't think he has ever popped the question.
#Person2#: No, he is the sort of man who likes to hide his candle under a bushel. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a man fell for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks the man isn't good enough, but #Person2# thinks he's just being low-profile. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? | #Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents. | Summarize the 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, George. What have you been doing lately? I haven't seen you around much. Where have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I was playing the piano for a group of Germany. I just got back.
#Person1#: It must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time.
#Person2#: Well, playing the piano is great, but the traveling is no fun. I have just been to my manager. And he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer.
#Person1#: A seaside town?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think I'm going to take it.
#Person1#: Why not? Not enough money?
#Person2#: No, it's not bad. The money is good. About $200 a week. It's just that we will be working in the hotel, playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to. And I get so bored. It's not like playing the music. It's like being a machine.
#Person1#: I wouldn't mind being a machine for that money. | George tells #Person1# he went to Germany to play the piano and just got back. He might refuse the job playing on the coast because he will be playing the same old music over and over and he will get bored. | Summarize the 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 fifth Club. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Saturday. Could you give me some more information about that?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor Wong Lan from Beijing Foreign Language University. She'll speak about modern English.
#Person2#: I'm a student of English. That sounds interesting. And when does the meeting begin?
#Person1#: Lunch will be served at 12:00 o'clock and Professor Wong will speak at 2:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: Is there an emission fee?
#Person1#: Yes, the luncheon lecture are 30 yuan per person.
#Person2#: And do you have any idea when it will end?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I'm not so sure. Maybe at about 3:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: Very well. Thank you.
#Person1#: You are quite welcome. | A student consults the fifth Club assistant about the luncheon meeting on Saturday and its emission fee. | Summarize the 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 help me? I'm here for a week and I need some ideas for things to do.
#Person2#: I have a few brochures here. What do you want to see here in Los Angeles?
#Person1#: First I want to see some of the famous places like Disneyland Hollywood, that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Of course, and you shouldn't miss Universal Studios.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. What else is there to do?
#Person2#: Hundreds of things. If you like shopping you can visit rodeo drive.
#Person1#: I'm not really interested in that. What's there to do at night?
#Person2#: There are clubs, concerts, plays you name it.
#Person1#: Do you know a good club? I like rock music.
#Person2#: The Hard Rock Cafe is very popular.
#Person1#: Oh yeah, I've heard of that place. Thanks for your help. | #Person2# recommends some famous places and a club that plays rock music to #Person1# in Los Angeles. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What is so special about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow is October the twenty-forth, United Nations Day.
#Person1#: Why is October the twenty-forth United Nations Day?
#Person2#: That's the date in 1945, when the United Nations began.
#Person1#: How does your school celebrate United Nations day?
#Person2#: The UN Day celebration includes the songs and dances of different countries in the United Nations and the traditional dress parade. Our school library display students' works of art from different countries and cultures. We also hold a taste from around the World Food Festival.
#Person1#: What's the purpose of the celebration?
#Person2#: To help our students learn about other cultures and understand and respect other cultures.
#Person1#: It is really worthwhile. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the United Nations Day, including the date, the ways to celebrate it, and the purpose of the celebration. | Summarize the 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 grandfather hasn't been too well lately.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: He's 79. Don't you think he should slow down a bit at his age?
#Person2#: Absolutely.
#Person1#: But he won't listen to me. He says he wants to enjoy his life to the full.
#Person2#: Fair enough.
#Person1#: Last summer, he went on a two-week cycling holiday in France. Last winter, he attended a skiing contest.
#Person2#: You are kidding. I can't believe it.
#Person1#: We're going to give him a big party for his eightieth birthday.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: But before that, I'm going to have a word with him and tell him to take things more easy.
#Person2#: Good for you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s grandfather is 79 and hasn't been too well lately. They both think that he should slow down a bit at his age, so #Person1#'ll have a word with him before his eightieth birthday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I think we're going to miss the train. Must we go this slowly?
#Person2#: Yes, we must. As they say, it's better to be safe than sorry.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: It means we don't want to have an accident.
#Person1#: Mary, I think you've missed the turn.
#Person2#: No, grandpa. There are still four or five blocks to go. Then we have to turn right.
#Person1#: Doesn't Ellen always turn next to the school?
#Person2#: Sometimes, grandpa. But that's a slow way to go. We're in a hurry.
#Person1#: Oh, no. There, the more traffic lights ahead. I hope the lights stay green.
#Person2#: Oh, no. There it goes. A red light and we have to stop for red light.
#Person1#: Do you think we'll make it to the station in time?
#Person2#: I don't know. How long will we wait at this light? What time do you have, grandpa?
#Person1#: 2:50.
#Person2#: Oh no, I don't think we're going to make it. There is only 35 minutes left.
#Person1#: Bad luck. | Mary and her grandpa are in a hurry for a train, but Mary turns into a road with more traffic lights ahead. Her grandpa tells her the time and she thinks they can't make it to the station in time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dood morning. This is Jenny speaking, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi I am calling to complain about the mobile Phone I bought from you last Sunday. The model is Samsung Galaxy 3818. I cannot receive any incoming calls it always gives collars a busy signa. Do you know what the problem could be?
#Person1#: Can you send any short messages?
#Person2#: Yes, I can also call other People.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me how long this has been happening?
#Person2#: Since this Tuesday, the day before yesterday. You know initially I thought it was the mobile's problem, but then I realized it might be caused by the signal.
#Person1#: Do you still have your receipt?
#Person2#: I have it at home, but I don't have it with me at the moment.
#Person1#: Could you please read the serial number of your mobile Phone to me?
#Person2#: I can check whether there is a problem with the mobile Phone is self. The secret should begin with 08381.
#Person1#: Just a minute. Let me see yes 08381823923.
#Person2#: Sir I have check your mobile Phone status and everything is fine. I see a note here by our engineer. There are problems with receiving calls to to the upgrading of our network and it looks like your number could have been one of those affected. Our apologies for any inconvenience we've caused you. | #Person2# calls Jenny that the mobile phone #Person2# bought from her has problems receiving calls since Tuesday. Jenny checks the mobile status and detects that the cause is the upgrading network. | Summarize the 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 have a good vacation Katie?
#Person2#: Yeah, I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part we went hiking. It was so much fun. We hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
#Person1#: Sounds great, so what else did you do on the tour?
#Person2#: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. I jumped out of an airplane.
#Person1#: Wow.
#Person2#: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation, but anyway, that's enough about my vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?
#Person1#: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives. Well, it was pretty boring actually, it rained every day, so we had to stay inside. We watched TV a lot.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.
#Person1#: No, that's ok. I really had a good rest, even though it was a little boring. | Katie tells Ryan about her nature adventure tour during the fantastic vacation. Ryan shares his boring vacation of visiting his relatives. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There is something you could help me with.
#Person2#: Please go ahead.
#Person1#: I ordered a 10,000 pairs of ladies shoes, but I received the same amount of Mens beyond expectation.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I was informed just now that someone in our company has made a mistake in filling your order. I would apologize to you on behalf of our company.
#Person1#: Can you do anything about the goods mistakenly shipped?
#Person2#: We'll manage to send you the correct goods as quickly as possible.
#Person1#: How long should I wait for?
#Person2#: We will try our best to make sure that we ship the goods by the end of the month.
#Person1#: How about the wrong goods?
#Person2#: If you could sell them in your city, so much the better.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it's not an easy job, but for the sake of our friendship, I'll be glad to do that.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# complains that he received 10,000 pairs of men's shoes instead of 10,000 pairs of ladies' he ordered. #Person2# apologizes and will send the correct goods soon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# sell the wrong goods in his city and #Person1# reluctantly 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#: So Tanya, welcome.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: Tanya, you've just finished your first film, where you acted Angie, a 16-year-old girl. May I have your age, please?
#Person2#: I'm one year older than Angie.
#Person1#: You've been to the opening night. What was it like seeing yourself on screen?
#Person2#: Well, before I went to the opening I thought it might be scary, but it wasn't in the end. I could remember how many times I'd had to do the scene. How much of me had gone into it? I certainly wasn't bored watching the film even though I knew it so well.
#Person1#: And were there any similarities between you and Angie?
#Person2#: Yeah. Well, it would be nice to think so. She often doesn't follow normal rules and I'm a lot like that. She doesn't really care what people think about her though. However, I do. Also, she's much more confident than me.
#Person1#: How did you play the role so well?
#Person2#: I tried to act as Angie at anytime. That's how I really got into the role.
#Person1#: OK, Tanya. Let's take a break and then we continue talking about your new film. | #Person1#'s interviewing Tanya who just finished her first film where she acted Angie. Tanya shares her feelings of seeing herself on the screen and compares herself with the character Angie. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Dad, may I have a room of my own?
#Person2#: Oh, honey, I'm so sorry, we don't have enough space for you to have your own room.
#Person1#: Dad, but I don't want to share a room with Peter. He snores every night.
#Person2#: Honey, you can ask him to be quite. Otherwise you may punish him and tell him to stand out of the room, right?
#Person1#: Alright. Maybe it's the only way to do it. | #Person1# asks to have #Person1#'s room because Peter snores. #Person1#'s dad says they don't have enough space and suggests #Person1# ask Peter to be quiet. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, this is Mike, Kara.
#Person2#: Mike! Good to hear from you. How are you?
#Person1#: Everything is fine, and how are you?
#Person2#: Things are going well with me.
#Person1#: Kara, I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday.
#Person2#: Mike, I don't think that it's a good idea to go out again. I really need to focus on getting packed and ready to move back home.
#Person1#: Maybe we could just meet for coffee or something.
#Person2#: I can't really deal with any distractions right now, but I appreciate the nice evening we spent together. | Mike asks Kara to go out again this Friday, but Kara refuses because she needs to get packed and ready to move back home. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Steven, shall we go shopping tomorrow?
#Person2#: Hum... Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow? Tomorrow is Saturday. I hate all the hustle and bustle of Saturday shopping.
#Person1#: But Sunday is the same with Saturday. If you don ' t mind, that's OK.
#Person2#: Hum. Maybe it will be better. The most important thing is that I can have a day to relax after a week's work.
#Person1#: I see. We will go the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: By the way, what kind of stores do we need to go?
#Person1#: I want to buy some clothes in clothing store. When we are going back, go to the butcher's shop and buy some chicken.
#Person2#: Let ' s also go to the jewelry store to buy a crystal necklace. I want to buy one for you as your birthday present.
#Person1#: Thank you, darling. | #Person2# proposes going shopping tomorrow. Steven prefers the day after tomorrow because he wants a day to relax. #Person2# agrees. They decide to go to the clothing store, the butcher's shop, and the jewelry store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: The plumbing in my new apartment is not working.
#Person2#: I need you to tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: The bathroom sink is stopped up.
#Person2#: Is the kitchen plumbing messed up also, or just the bathroom plumbing?
#Person1#: Just the bathroom plumbing seems to have a problem.
#Person2#: Did this just start happening, or has it been going on for a while?
#Person1#: Everything worked beautifully until a few hours ago.
#Person2#: Are you going to be home so I can come by and take a look at the problem?
#Person1#: I am not sure if I will be home later.
#Person2#: I will be coming by around 10 this morning. If you aren ' t there, I ' ll just use my key. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the bathroom plumbing stopped up a few hours ago. #Person2# will go there to solve the problem around 10 this morning. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Has your company been affected much by government legislation?
#Person2#: Yes, we have. We've had to clean up our production process a lot to meet tough government standards.
#Person1#: What about your use of raw materials?
#Person2#: Well, we've had to cut down the amount of solvents we use and we ' re not allowed to use lead in our products any more.
#Person1#: What happens if you exceed the limits?
#Person2#: We try not to because you might have to pay quite a heavy fine. | #Person2# tells #Person1# their company has been affected much by government legislation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is.
#Person2#: It's not even noon yet.
#Person1#: That means it will get hotter.
#Person2#: I am dying from the heat.
#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner.
#Person2#: It doesn't work.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Did you call the repairman?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: When is he coming?
#Person2#: He's busy. He said next week. | #Person1# wants to turn on the air conditioner. #Person2# says it doesn't work and the repairman will come next 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#: Hi. What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Jung Min. What's your name?
#Person1#: My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Yes. It's nice to meet you too. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No. I'm a sophomore. I take it you are a new student?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's pretty exciting to be here.
#Person1#: Have fun while it lasts. The excitement wears off real quick. Especially after you see how much homework you get. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from Korea. My parents wanted me to go to an American university, so I came here.
#Person1#: I have never been to Korea. I've been to Japan before, but never Korea.
#Person2#: Why were you in Japan?
#Person1#: My father thought it would be a good experience to take a vacation to a different country. He's so into learning about different cultures.
#Person2#: That's pretty cool.
#Person1#: I thought it would have been more fun if I went without my parents.
#Person2#: Well, if you ever want to visit Korea, I would be happy to show you around.
#Person1#: Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind. Oh, the professor is coming. We'll talk more after class.
#Person2#: Ok. | Jung Min and Jessica are introducing themselves to each other. Jung Min is a new student from Korea and Jessica is a sophomore. Jung would like to show her around if she wants to visit Korea. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening. Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Please send one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ' and one ' Fruit Salad ' to my room.
#Person1#: Anything to drink, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, two bottles of beer.
#Person1#: Is there any particular brand you like, sir?
#Person2#: Carlsborg.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Is there anything else you want, sir?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: May I know how many of you so that I could prepare the right set of tableware?
#Person2#: Yes, two of us.
#Person1#: Excuse me. May I know your name and room number?
#Person2#: Yes, Bill Smith in Room 713.
#Person1#: So, that's one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ', one ' Fruit Salad ' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer. We'll send them to your room in 20 minutes. | Bill Smith, from room 173, asks Room Service to send one 'Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style', one 'Fruit Salad' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer to his 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#: Will you tell me the situation?
#Person2#: I was in my friend's room talking for an hour of so.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: I came back to my room and found that my suitcase was open and my camera and five hundred dollars in cash inside the wallet were gone.
#Person1#: I'm afraid you must give up the cash. Are you insured?
#Person2#: Yes, this is my overseas travel accident insurance card.
#Person1#: I'll make a report for you and please claim this to the insurance company with this report. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the situation of losing cash. #Person1# will make a report and asks #Person2# to claim this to the insurance company. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Aunt Shirley, I heard the Yuan Miao Festival is the name for the festival. Why did it get its name?
#Person2#: Well, the first lunar month is called Yuan-month, and in ancient times people called night Miao. And you know the festival is just in the middle of the month.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I also heard today is the last day for the street fair. Can't wait to sample all the snacks.
#Person2#: Sure. It's indeed a culinary heaven which offers a wide range of delicious snacks to satisfy all tastes. Then, which one would you like?
#Person1#: Can you recommend some must-try?
#Person2#: OK. Let's go over there. For the Lantern Festival, you should never omit the Yuanxiao.
#Person1#: What's that? It gets the name from the festival itself. That's really funny!
#Person2#: Actually, they are small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour. They are like Tangun.
#Person1#: Oh, I know Tangyuan. It's a sweet snack, good for dessert.
#Person2#: Yes. And also, we can find Yuanxiao with both sweet and salty fillings.
#Person1#: I'd like to try the salty ones. Where does that strange smell come from?
#Person2#: Oh, the smelly bean curd. My favorite! | Aunt Shirley explains the naming of the Lantern Festival to #Person1# and recommends Yuanxiao, which is a must-try snack of the street fair, like Tangyuan but with both sweet and salty fillings. | Summarize the 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 your ready to go to the supermarket?
#Person2#: yes, are you?
#Person1#: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.
#Person2#: you do know that it's absolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.
#Person1#: it wasn't cold out this morning.
#Person2#: well, it's started raining since then. Look out the window! It's pouring rain out there!
#Person1#: well, I guess we'd better grab our umbrellas then, as well.
#Person2#: have a look outside for me. Does that look like hail to you?
#Person1#: it does, actually. Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.
#Person2#: that's a good idea. But maybe we should move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it.
#Person1#: ok. I'll go move the car if you turn the heat on. It's a bit chilly in here.
#Person2#: how long do you think this hailstorm is supposed to last?
#Person1#: I don't know. The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night.
#Person2#: maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse.
#Person1#: I don't think we have anything to worry about. Do you want to put on a cup of tea as well?
#Person2#: good idea. That will help us to warm up.
#Person1#: if I'm not back in ten minutes, come and find me.
#Person2#: alright. I'll have a cup of tea waiting for you. | #Person1# and #Person2# are ready to go to the supermarket, but then they find there's a hailstorm outside. #Person1# will go move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it. #Person2# will turn the heat on and have a cup of tea waiting for #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Daniel, have you finished your homework?
#Person2#: Not yet, Dad. I am watching Ultraman instead. No, no, Dad. Please. This program is on only once a week.
#Person1#: Daniel, as a matter of fact, TV is bad for your health.
#Person2#: What makes you think that?
#Person1#: It's full of violence and you are so young.
#Person2#: But there are cartoons on TV. Bees, big trees, seas, and a lot of other interesting things.
#Person1#: Wait. What's the time, honey?
#Person2#: About 6.
#Person1#: It's homework time now. Go and do your homework and then go to bed. American Idol, There you go.
#Person2#: Dad, it's not fair. I am so disappointed with you! | Daniel is watching Ultraman. His dad tells him to do homework and then go to bed. Daniel is very disappointed. | Summarize the 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! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. Could you tell me the times of trains to London, please?
#Person1#: Yes. There are trains at seven fifty-nine, nine eighteen, ten thirty-two and eleven fifty-five.
#Person2#: What time does the seven fifty-nine get to London?
#Person1#: At nine thirty-six. And the nine eighteen gets to London at nine fifty-five, the ten thirty-two at eleven nine.
#Person2#: What about coming back? I'd like to come back about 7 p. m.
#Person1#: There's one at nineteen and the next is at nineteen forty.
#Person2#: Mmm, how much is it?
#Person1#: Single or return?
#Person2#: Return, please. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the times of trains to London and #Person2# wants a return ticket. | Summarize the 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 speak French?
#Person2#: Yes, I can, but not very well.
#Person1#: Can you understand your Spanish teacher?
#Person2#: More or less. How well do you understand Mr. Wang, your Chinese teacher?
#Person1#: About 40 percent, if he speaks slowly. When he speaks fast, I can only catch a word here and there. But Mr. Wang is an excellent Chinese teacher. With his help, my Chinese is getting better and better e | #Person2# can understand #Person2#'s Spanish teacher. #Person1# can understand #Person1#'s Chinese teacher for about 40%. | Summarize the 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 was just watching a documentary on tv about people use dogs for various purpose. It was very interesting.
#Person2#: I love dogs. They have been used as guards for centuries. Nowadays, they are often used to find illegal drugs and bombs by the police and customs officers.
#Person1#: The documentary also pointed out that they are used by shepherds to round up sheep and by rescue workers to find people trapped under rubble or snow.
#Person2#: Horses are useful to people too. We use them for sports and recreation.
#Person1#: Don't forget that horses are still used in many countries to pull ploughs and carts.
#Person2#: Can you ride a horse?
#Person1#: Yes, I can. I don't ride regularly though. How about you?
#Person2#: I can ride too. Perhaps we could go horse riding together at the weekend?
#Person1#: What a good idea! | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing various purposes people use dogs for. #Person1# mentions horses are still used to pull plows and carts, and #Person2# suggests that they go horse riding together at the weekend. | Summarize the 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, Steven. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: How's your married life?
#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
#Person2#: The situation differs in person. | Steven tells #Person1# he and his wife are happy about their marriage. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after graduation.
#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfect plan.
#Person1#: you could say so. I'll work hard in that company and try to understand as much as possible about how to run an enterprise.
#Person2#: it can save you lots of time and effort to simply copy a successful business model.
#Person1#: yeah, the success stories of that company might be useful for me. And their customers may become the potential ones for my own company.
#Person2#: that's right. You should establish good relationships with them. what else are you planning to do while working for that company?
#Person1#: well, I'll come up with a detailed business plan to attract the investors.
#Person2#: sounds perfect. I think with all that you have in mind, you'll become a successful businessman. By then, perhaps, I'll join in as a partner of your company. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan to be an entrepreneur. #Person2# thinks it is great. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?
#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one.
#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply.
#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) score ( It's usually 550 ). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars.
#Person1#: What's to come next?
#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP - 66 Form. With TAP - 66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US. Embassy in Beijing.
#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures?
#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions. | #Person1# wants to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# to look up some information and write to different Admission offices. #Person2# will list the requirements of universities and tells #Person1# after #Person1# enrolls #Person1# can apply for a passport and visa. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Welcome back racing fans! My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my partner in crime, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: We're in the last stretch of this very exciting race, and Kimmi Rikknen is leading the pack with only four laps to go! They are heading to turn three and Lewis Hamilton tries to pass Rikknen! It's a close one and, oh no! Hamilton hits the wall!
#Person1#: He came in too fast, jammed on the breaks and spun out. We have a yellow flag and the pace car is making its way onto the track.
#Person2#: The cleanup crew is towing the heavily damaged car and the green flag drops! Rikknen is still in the lead with only two laps to go!
#Person1#: Smoke is coming out of his car! He seems to be having engine trouble! He makes his way into the pit, and Fernando Alonso takes the lead!
#Person2#: How unlucky for Rikknen, and this race is over ladies and gentlemen, Alonso takes the checkered flag! | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are narrating an exciting race. Rikknen was in the lead and his engine got problems. Bob announces that Alonso takes the checkered flag. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Laura, what are you going to do today?
#Person2#: I'm going shopping.
#Person1#: What time are you leaving?
#Person2#: I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock.
#Person1#: Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: How much do you have?
#Person2#: 25 dollars. Do you think that's enough?
#Person1#: That's not very much.
#Person2#: I think it's OK. I also have two credit cards.
#Person1#: Let me give you another ten dollars.
#Person2#: Thanks. See you later.
#Person1#: Bye. | Laura is going shopping today. #Person1# asks her to buy a ham sandwich for #Person1# at the store. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Jack, you should have known in general the situation of our company now.
#Person2#: Yes, and I am very satisfied with it.
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about fringe benefits of the company?
#Person1#: OK, we will pay insurances for employees after the probationary period.
#Person2#: What do they include?
#Person1#: Include endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance.
#Person2#: That sounds great.
#Person1#: Employees will also have housing payment reserve funds.
#Person2#: The fringe benefits in your company are excellent, and it's generous of you to offer five insurances and one fund
#Person1#: Do you have other questions?
#Person2#: I want to know if the staff can get a vacation every year.
#Person1#: The permanent staff can have a paid month-long vacation every year. Besides, they also get chances of free traveling.
#Person2#: That's quite good. Thank you for telling me about those. | Jack asks about the fringe benefits of the company and the vacation for staff. #Person1# introduces pay insurances for employees after the probationary period and a paid month-long vacation. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: We still have an important attraction.
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: Melbourne Zoo.
#Person2#: What's special about Melbourne Zoo?
#Person1#: The place is a must-see. This zoo was built in 1862, and it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. There are more than 3, 000 species of animals here, including the popular kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and wombats.
#Person2#: Are the animals caged?
#Person1#: Most animals are not locked up in tiny cages. Rather, they are set in almost natural surroundings or well-tended gardens.
#Person2#: That's really special.
#Person1#: Of course, I'm sure you will like it. | #Person1# says that Melbourne Zoo is a must-see because it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I'm sorry to interrupt you. Please take care not to make a mess while you are selecting goods. If you don't want it, please replace it.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry. but I couldn't find the yoghurt I saw here last time.
#Person1#: What's the brand?
#Person2#: San Yuan.
#Person1#: Oh, it's out of stock at the moment. Why don't you choose another brand instead?
#Person2#: I'm not used to other brands.
#Person1#: You can have a try. Maybe you will like it.
#Person2#: OK. I hope so. | #Person1# tells #Person2# not to make a mess while selecting goods. The yogurt of brand San Yuan is out of stock, so #Person1# recommends #Person2# to choose another brand. | Summarize the 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 see your passport please?
#Person2#: Here is my passport. And this is the declaration form.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: Business. I have a trade convention I'm attending in Chicago.
#Person1#: This visa is good for two weeks. Do you intend to stay longer than that?
#Person2#: No. I will fly back twelve days from now.
#Person1#: And you will do some traveling while you are here?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to spend a couple days in New York. I have friends there I will visit.
#Person1#: What do you have in the bag, Mr. Lee?
#Person2#: Just my cameras, my clothes, and some books.
#Person1#: You're not carrying any food with you today?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Lee. This is just a routine check. Would you mind opening the bag for me?
#Person2#: Alright. | #Person1# asks the purpose of Mr. Lee's visit to the United States, the duration of the stay, things he is going to do, and checks his bag. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.
#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?
#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.
#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now?
#Person2#: Well, he uses our VCR at home. But he's going to university in the Fall, so he needs his own VCR.
#Person1#: Does he watch a lot of movies?
#Person2#: Yes, he sure does. In fact, he wants to become a movie producer himself. He wants to study film at the university.
#Person1#: I would like to make a suggestion then, sir.
#Person2#: Please do.
#Person1#: If your son wants to study film, probably he will start to collect movies himself.
#Person2#: Yes, I know that. So I want him to have a good VCR to use.
#Person1#: May I suggest you consider buying him a DVD player instead?
#Person2#: DVD? Isn't that like a CD?
#Person1#: It is very similar. The technology is the same.
#Person2#: Why is a DVD better than a VCR?
#Person1#: For one thing, sir, the quality of the image is usually better. That's because it's digital.
#Person2#: But isn't it more expensive?
#Person1#: It is a little more expensive, sir. But there is one important advantage which your son might appreciate.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: If your son starts to buy video tapes, he can't keep them very long.
#Person2#: And why not?
#Person1#: Video tape breaks down after fifteen years. So if he collects a lot of tapes, after fifteen years they will all start to rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. Is that true?
#Person1#: Yes, it is, sir.
#Person2#: Well. And what about DVDs?
#Person1#: This is the excellent thing about DVDs. If your son starts to collect DVDs, they will last forever. They will never rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. He might really appreciate that. I know he will start to collect movies at school. Especially if he studies film.
#Person1#: So let me show you some of our DVD players. In my opinion, DVD is the wave of the future.
#Person2#: Alright, please show me what you have. | #Person2# wants to buy a VCR as a graduation gift for his son who wants to become a movie producer. Then #Person1# recommends him to buy a DVD player instead because DVDs will last forever. | Summarize the 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 channel boats are quite fast, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, very. They make the trip in about an hour.
#Person1#: I hope we shan't have a rough passage.
#Person2#: No, I hope not. I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossing.
#Person1#: That's a good idea.
#Person2#: The sea seems quite calm, so there will be no fear of seasickness. Are you seasick?
#Person1#: Yes, unfortunately. I'm very much subject to it.
#Person2#: I'm not a very good sailor, either. My mother is a dreadfully poor sailor. In fact, she never takes a voyage unless she has to. I am better than that, and even on the Pacific. after ten days of it, I can still find my sea legs. Well, happily we shall have a smooth passage today.
#Person1#: Yes, this little boat gets up a fine speed, and I think we'll soon get to the land.
#Person2#: Yeah, I am of the same opinion. | #Person1# and #Person2# are taking a trip on a channel boat and #Person1# is seasick. They both agree that the boat gets up a fine speed and they will soon get to the land. | Summarize the 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! It's time to go!
#Person2#: Wait a minute! Just hold your horses! What's your hurry, anyway?
#Person1#: Well, I've got to stop and get gas in the car, first.
#Person2#: That won't take long.
#Person1#: Well, it won't if there no line at the pump.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not quite ready.
#Person1#: I'll give you five more minutes, then I'm going on without you!
#Person2#: You wouldn't do a thing like that!
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I would! | #Person1# is in a hurry because he has got to stop and get gas in the car. #Person2# is not ready and #Person1# will only give #Person2# five more minutes. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for 10 minutes. Do you know how often does No. 636 run?
#Person2#: It runs every 15 minutes. You must have missed it.
#Person1#: It seems you got here at good time. Do you have a bus schedule?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. You can buy a bus schedule in a news stand.
#Person1#: I see, thank you. By the way, is this the right bus for the Museum?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Do I have to change?
#Person2#: No. The Museum is the terminal of this bus.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about No. 636. #Person2# tells #Person1# this bus runs every 15 minutes and the Museum is the terminal. | Summarize the 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, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?
#Person2#: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I've been writing ever since?
#Person1#: Why did you choose to be an author?
#Person2#: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing
#Person1#: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?
#Person2#: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I'm writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.
#Person1#: where did the ideas for the 'Harry Potter' books come from?
#Person2#: I've no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I'll never find out. It would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.
#Person1#: How did you come up with the names of your characters?
#Person2#: I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I've got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs and people I met.
#Person1#: Oh, you are really resourceful. | #Person1# asks Miss Rowling questions about her life as a writer. Rowling answers them in detail. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Mrs. Spencer, what time is Mr. Black's flight due to arrive at Boston Airport?
#Person2#: Around 2:00 p.m., sir. Will you go with the company car to meet him?
#Person1#: Yes. So I'd better leave here to no later than now. How about the hotel for Mr. Black and his party?
#Person2#: I made the reservations for them last week and checked again yesterday to be sure everything is ready.
#Person1#: Including the welcome room for tonight's reception?
#Person2#: That's right. The manager promised me that everything would be exactly as we have requested.
#Person1#: Excellent. I want everything to be the very best.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will be. That manager has never let us down yet.
#Person1#: We want to make a good impression. Not just to be sure that this business deal is a success, but to pay back the wonderful treatment we received from him in Tokyo last year. | #Person1# asks Mrs. Spencer about the preparation to receive Mr. Black to make a successful business deal and to pay back the wonderful treatment last 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#: Where did you leave your bike?
#Person2#: At the station. I left it right here this morning, but when I came back it was gone.
#Person1#: Today? At what time?
#Person2#: Yes, today, at 8: 30 in the morning.
#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Richardson. We'll keep an eye out, and if the bike turns up we'll let you know.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mrs. Richardson tells #Person1# she left her bike here but it was gone. #Person1# will keep an eye out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good evening, Madam. Could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there are some in this street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.
#Person1#: You see. I'm leaving tomorrow morning. Do you think there're any hotels not too expensive?
#Person2#: Yes. Drive on for five minutes and you'll find a yellow building on your left. It's a family-style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.
#Person1#: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# wants to find a cheap hotel near here. #Person2# tells #Person1# to drive on for five minutes and the yellow building is a family-style hotel. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I telephoned to see if you'd like to go to the movies this afternoon.
#Person2#: I'd really like to, but I just broke my glasses and I've got to do something about getting another pair before the shop closes. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies, #Person2# refuses because #Person2# broke #Person2#'s glasses. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I've bought so many things, beautiful dresses, nice shoes and so much food. But I can't carry them alone to my place.
#Person2#: You can ask the assistants for some bags. They will help you carry the things easily. | #Person1# has bought many things. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to ask the assistants for some bags. | Summarize the 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, Jenny, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
#Person2#: It's impossible.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out of the other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses lately. I've been turning off the lights when I leave the room. | #Person1# proposes going to a movie, but Jenny refuses as they can't afford to go out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am looking for a pair of gloves. I think I wear size six.
#Person1#: The gloves are on this counter. Let's see... How about the blue pair? The color suits you and they are washable, too.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll try them on. They seem to fit. How much shall I pay you?
#Person1#: They are on sales this week. They have been reduced to twenty-five dollars.
#Person2#: All right. I will take them.
#Person1#: They are very nice.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# buys a pair of blue gloves of size six with #Person1#'s assistance. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?
#Person2#: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.
#Person1#: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.
#Person2#: Hm...It's cold here.
#Person1#: Yes, the weatherman says that it might snow tonight. What temperature was it when you took off from California this morning?
#Person2#: Sixty degrees and sunny.
#Person1#: Don't you people miss the seasons?
#Person2#: Not really. It's nice to go outside everyday. And always have nice sun- ny weather. | #Person2# tells dad it's cold in #Person2#'s hometown and the temperature was sixty degrees and sunny when #Person2# took off from California. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to read some articles that are on reserve about British culture.
#Person1#: Professor Grand's class?
#Person2#: That's right. How could you know?
#Person1#: Let's just say you are not the first person coming in asking for those articles.
#Person2#: Oh, well, seeing as how I haven't read any of them yet, it doesn't really matterwhich one you give me first.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't give you any of them at the moment. They've all been checked out.
#Person2#: You're joking, all of them?
#Person1#: Every month. I've asked professor Grand twice already to bring in additional copies of the articles, but no sooner do I place them on the shelves than they are gone. See that girl in the black sweater? She's been waiting for half an hour for those same articles to be returned.
#Person2#: And here's me. I went out of my way to free out the whole afternoon to read.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but there is not a whole lot I can do about it. All I can suggest is that you come in first thing tomorrow morning and try again. We open at eight. | #Person2# wants to read some articles for Professor Grand's class. #Person1# says they have all been checked out and suggests that #Person1# come in first thing tomorrow morning and try 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#: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.
#Person2#: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember?
#Person1#: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will?
#Person2#: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and, after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $ 15 000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $ 1 125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son. It's time he get married, and he needs a house. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him.
#Person1#: Your son's fortunate. So you want my help buying the land and building the house.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect.
#Person1#: Have you found a plot yet?
#Person2#: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me.
#Person1#: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You're not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village. | Mr. Tim and #Person1# haven't each other for a while and #Person2# helped Mr. Tim with his will. Mr. Tim is earning a good salary. He wants #Person1#'s help buying the land and building the house for his son in Edinburgh. #Person1# would be pleased to do that. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, welcome to Happy Buddah! Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: A Coke for me, please.
#Person3#: I'll have a Sprite.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll go get that for you. Are there any questions with the menu?
#Person3#: Do you use MSG?
#Person1#: No ma'am, we are MSG-free.
#Person3#: Oh man, I haven't had Chinese food in so long! I want everything! This place has the BEST sesame chicken.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been craving Chinese for such a long time. I used to get take-out all the time. It's definitely been a while. Let's start off with some crab rangoon.
#Person3#: Ooh yeah, that sounds good. I think I'm going to get the sesame chicken with fried rice, a spring roll, and egg drop soup.
#Person2#: It's so tempting to order everything on the menu, it all looks so appetizing! I think I'll get General Tso's chicken, hot and sour soup, fried wontons, and white rice.
#Person3#: Aren't you supposed to be on a diet? You should at least get brown rice.
#Person2#: I don't think so! I hate brown rice, and I'm so sick of eating healthy all the time. I've been eating so much salad I swear I've forgotten what meat tastes like! There's no better remedy than some nice, greasy, calorie-laden Chinese food. I might even get an order of broccoli beef!
#Person3#: Gosh, I'm so hungry! Let's call the waitress over! | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# to order food. When they start to decide which to order, #Person2# says #Person2# has been craving Chinese food for a long time and #Person2# is sick of eating healthily all the time. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear the news about Tom and his wife?
#Person2#: No. . . . what happened?
#Person1#: Well, Jane told me that Tom has been having an affair! I heard his wife caught him at a hotel with another woman!
#Person2#: Really? That's a shocker! I always thought Tom was a loyal, devoted family man.
#Person1#: Hey Mary, did you hear about Tom?
#Person3#: No, what happened? Is he okay?
#Person1#: Well, keep this under your hat, but it seems Tom has been having an affair! Everyone's talking about it!
#Person3#: You know, to be perfectly honest, I'm not really keen on office gossip. For one thing, how do we even know the rumor is true? Did you hear it straight from the horse's mouth?
#Person1#: Not exactly. Jane said that Phyllis told her that they overheard a conversation between Katy and her friend Samantha about Tom's affair.
#Person3#: Well, that doesn't sound like a very accurate source. I really think you should take this rumor with a grain of salt. | #Person1# tells #Person2# and Mary that Tom has been having an affair. Mary isn't interested and thinks the rumor may not be true. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you.
#Person2#: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know.
#Person1#: Take a look at this dress! Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am? | #Person1# keeps enthusiastically asking #Person2# to try on clothes. #Person2# refuses and says she's just browsing. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch?
#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like?
#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great.
#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat.
#Person1#: Is it close by?
#Person2#: It's down a block on the right; can I show you the way?
#Person1#: OK, I'd love the company.
#Person2#: This will work out well. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. | #Person1# is hungry. #Person2# will take #Person1# to a place close by to have 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#: Did you bring some lunch with you?
#Person2#: Yes , I packed it myself .
#Person1#: Wow, that looks beautiful.
#Person2#: It's my health-conscious lunch, good for my health and beauty .
#Person1#: I might try it myself . | #Person2# brought #Person2#'s health-conscious lunch. #Person1# might have a try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I want to buy some cloth to make a curtain. Which one is better?
#Person2#: What about the twill? It washes well and won't lose shape.
#Person1#: What about the cotton one?
#Person2#: Well, it's cheap and actually the color fades easily when washed. | #Person1# wants to buy some cloth to make a curtain. #Person2# recommends the twill. | Summarize the 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 didn't you come to my party last night?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I couldn't make it. I had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital.
#Person1#: Is your grandmother ill?
#Person2#: No, she was hit by a car.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. Was it serious?
#Person2#: No, the driver stopped his car in time and just hit her slightly. But the doctor suggested she stay in hospital for several days, so how was the party?
#Person1#: It was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves there.
#Person2#: How many people went to your party?
#Person1#: About 20. I invited all my friends and a few classmates. Oh, it's already 6:00 o'clock PM now. How about going to eat now?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. There is a new Chinese restaurant down the street. How about going there?
#Person1#: I just had some Chinese food today. How about French food or Italian food?
#Person2#: I prefer the latter.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't go to #Person1#'s party last night because #Person2#'s grandmother was hit by a car and #Person2# had to visit her at the hospital. Then they talk about the party. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What are those socks you're wearing? They look strange.
#Person2#: These are the sensorial fitness smart socks. They have computer chips in them that send data to a smartphone app.
#Person1#: They don't look very comfortable.
#Person2#: They're extremely comfortable. Plus, they're helping me reach my fitness goals. I'm training to run a marathon and these socks are able to give me information about how fast I'm running, as well as where my feet are landing on the ground. When I first started using them, they told me I was running incorrectly.
#Person1#: Have you ever run a marathon before?
#Person2#: No, this will be my first one. I've done a half-marathon, but that's it. Eventually, my goal is to try out for the Olympics. | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that the sensorial fitness smart socks help to reach #Person2#'s fitness goals for a marathon. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now, Mark, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK. Here's my story. I was about 18 months old, I think, and I had just started saying my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like truck, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then about 3 months later we traveled to New York as we were waiting for our plane at the airport. I looked out of a huge window. At that very moment, I saw the largest truck in the world. I had to tell someone about this. I turned my father, who was standing next to about 1000 people waiting for various flights and screamed truck, truck. My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited. I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and ran into the ladies room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learn how to say truck correctly and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life. | Mark shares his story of how he learned to say the first word, truck, when he was about 18 months old. | Summarize the 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! What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm thinking of travelling to Suzhou in July. Could you recommend some tourist programs for that?
#Person1#: With pleasure. We arrange two kinds of tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey.
#Person2#: How much does a six-day tour by train cost?
#Person1#: Five hundred yuan.
#Person2#: Does that include hotels and meals?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, and admission tickets for places of interest as well.
#Person2#: That sounds reasonable. What about the five-day flying journey? How much is that?
#Person1#: Eight hundred and fifty yuan.
#Person2#: Covering all expenses?
#Person1#: Yes. But there is no half fare for children. They must pay full fare. | #Person2# is thinking of traveling to Suzhou. #Person1# introduces two tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?
#Person2#: Sure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.
#Person1#: I ' Ve researched the company and think I ' m perfect for the job but I ' m not sure how to get it across to them.
#Person2#: Well first you have to have more confidence.Employers look for people who are interested, enthusiastic and sure of themselves.
#Person1#: I know I have what it takes but Im worried that my work experience won ' t sufficient. Should I inflate my experience?
#Person2#: No, you should always be upfront and honest about your weaknesses. However by focusing on your strong points and maintaining a positive attitude about your abilities, you can take the attention | #Person1# wants to work for this company and asks #Person2# to help to polish the interview style. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should be confident, upfront, and honest. | Summarize the 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, did you hear about Jessica's party this weekend?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.
#Person1#: Oh really? She gave me mine earlier today.
#Person2#: Well, she'll probably just give me my invitation later on today.
#Person1#: Yeah, so are you planning on going?
#Person2#: I think so. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.
#Person1#: It really does, I can't wait.
#Person2#: What time does the party start?
#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, well, how many people has she given invites to so far?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I don't think she's given out that many.
#Person2#: Well, hopefully she'll give me my invite later on today. | #Person1# has received the invitation to Jessica's party. #Person2# hasn't but hopes to receive it later today. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Look, that bamboo groves are flourishing. Let's go and play there.
#Person2#: Wait! Look at that board, what's on it?
#Person1#: ' Please don't enter the bamboo groves. ' We're not allowed to go in.
#Person2#: Then we'd better not go.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# suggests playing in the bamboo groves. #Person2# finds it's not allowed. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Seat 30B is right here, sir. You may take your seat. I'll put your bag in the above compartment.
#Person2#: Thank you, miss. Will dinner be served on the plane?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring you a menu shortly after we take off.
#Person2#: That would be nice. Could you also get me a pillow and a blanket, please?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: How long will this flight last?
#Person1#: It is a six-hour flight with an-hour layover in Los Angles.
#Person2#: Good. I'll have plenty of time to nap on the plane. | #Person1# leads #Person2# to his seat. #Person2# asks for the dinner and orders a pillow and a blanket. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: She is really pretty, isn't she? Her skin looks so baby-smooth!
#Person2#: Well, it's just that she put a lot of makeup on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.
#Person1#: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air.
#Person2#: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, right. But what did you put on your face last night? Those little greenish things.
#Person2#: They are cucumbers. They are natural skin soothers, natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard them say on TV that. . . eh. . . they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter irritation and build strength and resilience?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out tight, tired feelings and remove lines and age signs. Blah, blah. . . See, I can even recite it.
#Person2#: That's right. You have learned a lot, haven't you? | #Person1# thinks a lady is pretty but #Person2# thinks it's due to makeup. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is jealous. #Person2# denies that but also put cucumbers on the face to look pretty yesterday. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hey man! How's it hanging?
#Person2#: Hey man! Everything is just groovy baby!
#Person1#: Did you go to the roller rink on Saturday? I heard it was far out, man!
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I ran into this foxy lady that just moved to my block! I was chatting her up a bit and then we mellowed out at her place.
#Person1#: Right on, right on! Well, Jim went to the rink with Sherry and he said it was dy-no-mite! He was low on bread, but Sherry paid for everything.
#Person2#: Gravy! Jim is such a jive turkey man. He is always hitting me up for cash. Anyway, you wanna book and go grab some grub?
#Person1#: Yeah man, I'm starving! | #Person2# didn't go to the roller rink because he met a foxy lady. #Person1# tells him Jim went to the rink with Sherry who paid for everything. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
#Person1#: Tell me all about it.
#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. What makes you think that?
#Person2#: Well, he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band. And one night last weekend, he came home really late, way past his curfew.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#: He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home.
#Person1#: I see what you mean. I understand why you're concerned. Have you tried talking to your son about it?
#Person2#: I haven't yet. I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through.
#Person1#: You may be right, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about what's going on in his life.
#Person2#: You're right. I should talk to him. Sometimes, it's not easy being a parent. Thanks. It helps to get it off my chest. You're always so easy to talk to.
#Person1#: I don't know about that, but my door is always open. Stop by anytime. | #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s 14-year-old son who has become quieter and a bit secretive. #Person1# advises #Person2# to talk to him to find out more about what's going on in his life. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Did you hear? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business!
#Person2#: Are you serious? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain! It disgusts me.
#Person1#: What are you talking about? How does it exploit people?
#Person2#: Well, to begin with, Gambling is addictive, ruins marriages, destroys families and bankrupts communities. Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop. People have lost their houses, cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted. Secondly, it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk. Women gamble to escape, and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction. Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies.
#Person1#: Geez! Now that I think about it, maybe legalizing gambling isn't such a good idea! Although, I have been to Las Vegas, and I didn't become addicted or anything like that.
#Person2#: You cannot predict who will become addicted to gambling. Now excuse me, I have a protest rally to organize! | #Person1# thinks legalizing gambling in their city will be good for the business. #Person2# is disgusted by the idea and explains to #Person1# how it exploits people. #Person1# is kind of persuaded. #Person2# will organize a protest rally. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Can I borrow your Cds for our school dance?
#Person2#: Oh, you don't ask much, do you?
#Person1#: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones.
#Person1#: That sounds fair. That's still cheaper than paying a band to come play for us.
#Person2#: Not as fun though. A live band is way more exciting!
#Person1#: Our class doesn't have enough money. We already checked into it.
#Person2#: Let me know with your next dance. I know a band that may give you a break for the publicity. | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s CDs for the school dance because #Person1# cannot afford to pay for a band. #Person2# will rent them 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#: Could you tell me what university you went to, Mr. Liu?
#Person2#: I went to the University of Edinburgh and Peking University
#Person1#: Did you? And what did you study at Edinburgh?
#Person2#: I have a Ph.D. degree in Natural Language Processing, NLP.
#Person1#: Well I should call you Dr. Liu. Would you mind telling me how old you are?
#Person2#: Oh, of course not. I'm twenty-six.
#Person1#: And could you tell me what internships you have had?
#Person2#: Yes, I have worked in a microspot research asia for the last years and google this year.
#Person1#: Well that is very impressive. May I ask you salary?
#Person2#: I got $ 2000 a week. | Dr. Liu tells #Person1# he has a Ph.D. in NLP and has internships in leading companies. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What's your favorite magazine?
#Person2#: Off hand, I'd say the Reader's Digests is my favorite.
#Person1#: What kind of magazine is it?
#Person2#: It's instructive and inspiring.
#Person1#: Really? It is a weekly, isn't it?
#Person2#: No, it's a semimonthly.
#Person1#: Does it enjoy popularity among the young generation?
#Person2#: Yes, it's so popular that it's sold out as soon as it reaches the bookstores.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I should try to read one. | #Person2#'s favourite magazine is Reader's Digests. #Person1# would like to have a try. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Quite a few people are laid off these days.
#Person2#: Yeah. It is not easy for them to find another job.
#Person1#: University graduates have difficulty finding a job too. There seems to be more and more competition in the job market
#Person2#: It is strange that some people are quitting their jobs in order to find a better one. What do you think? Do you want to quit your job?
#Person1#: No. Not now. I think I'll try to keep this one. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that it's not easy for people to find jobs. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.
#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
#Person1#: How about painting a warning on each cigarette packet?
#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect. | #Person2# suggests stopping producing cigarettes to stop smoking. #Person1# suggests putting a warning on each packet. | Summarize the 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 the agriculture and industry of New Zealand?
#Person2#: The agriculture in New Zealand is highly mechanized. The industry mainly focuses on the manufacture of agriculture and stockbreeding products.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to ask me.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | #Person2# introduces the agriculture and industry of New Zealand 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#: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve won the first prize in the math contest.
#Person1#: Really? Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you, Paul.
#Person1#: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday.
#Person2#: Good, happy birthday to you!
#Person1#: Not so soon. It's not my birthday today. Well, you'll come, won't you?
#Person2#: Sure, I will. Thank you for inviting me.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites her to his birthday party 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#: Do you know how to go to the Fragrant Hills in Beijing? I heard that they are very famous in China.
#Person2#: Yes. Especially in autumn, the red leaves of the maple trees make the whole mountain red.
#Person1#: That must be very beautiful.
#Person2#: Yes, it can make people feel as if they were in the land of fairies.
#Person1#: Really? Have you ever been there?
#Person2#: A couple of times.
#Person1#: Can you go there with me? I'd like someone who is familiar with that area to go with me.
#Person2#: Sure. I'd be very glad to be your tour guide. | #Person2# introduces Fragrant Hills in Beijing to #Person1# and promises to go there with #Person1#. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello. This is Doctor Bell's Office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. This is Taylor Wright calling. I'Ve got an appointment with Doctor Bell at 9. 00 tomorrow morning. I'Ve got to cancel this appointment. My father-in-law passed away suddenly last night.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Cancelling the appointment is no problem. Thank you for your call.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Good bye. | Taylor Wright calls #Person1# to cancel an appointment with Doctor Bell. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she like a laptop?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: A Mac is a very popular brand.
#Person1#: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?
#Person2#: A 15 - inch Pro model is $ 2, 100 plus tax.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great price. I'll take one.
#Person2#: This is a gift she'll cherish for years. How do you want to pay?
#Person1#: I'll use my VISA.
#Person2#: We're almost through. Just sign here, please.
#Person1#: Just take it home and plug it in?
#Person2#: She'll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box.
#Person1#: She's going to be so pleased with this.
#Person2#: Remember us for all your computer needs. | #Person1# buys a Mac from #Person2# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Let me take care of the check today.
#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch?
#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time.
#Person1#: But you really should let me treat one time, I feel like I own you one if I didn't.
#Person2#: Ok, but it's only for this time.
#Person1#: What's the damage?
#Person2#: It's 12 dollars 80 cents all together. But don't forget the tip, it usually 15 %.
#Person1#: Check, please. | #Person1# insists on taking care of the check today because #Person2# paid the last time. #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#: Room service. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in please.
#Person1#: Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Yes. Put them on there please.
#Person1#: OK. If you need anything, just call the Room service.
#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, what shall we do with the plates when we finish our meal?
#Person1#: Just leave them outside the door. We will take care of it.
#Person2#: I see. Thanks a lot. | #Person1# brings Mr. Green's food to his room and tells him to leave the plates outside the door after eating. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: I am past my stop. Would you please let me get off?
#Person2#: I am sorry. It's not allowed. You have to wait till the next station.
#Person1#: Well, that's OK.
#Person2#: Can you please slow down? I am not in a hurry.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# is past #Person1#'s stop but it's not allowed to get off 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'm sorry, I'm engaged at 2 p. m.
#Person2#: If you don't mind, let's make it a little later. What about three or four?
#Person1#: Sorry, the whole afternoon is filled up here. Will tomorrow do?
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to make it 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#: Hello. I need to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Not a problem. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: Of course. I'm John Sandals.
#Person2#: Hi, sir. My name is Michelle. Could you tell me when you need the room?
#Person1#: Right now. I plan to be there in April from the 14th to the 17th.
#Person2#: Perhaps you didn't know that we have new room rates. Do you find that acceptable, sir?
#Person1#: Maybe. How much is a room?
#Person2#: The price per night is $ 308.
#Person1#: That sounds fine to me.
#Person2#: Fantastic! Would you like a smoking or nonsmoking room?
#Person1#: I hate cigarettes! Nonsmoking.
#Person2#: That'll be nonsmoking. Now, do you approve of a single queen-size bed?
#Person1#: That'll be no problem.
#Person2#: I'm happy to hear that, sir. Your reservation is all set except for your phone number.
#Person1#: Sure! My number is 626-555-1739.
#Person2#: 626-555-1739. Thank you for doing business with us, Mr. Sandals. | Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with a single queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th for $308 per 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#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.
#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?
#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.
#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smoking room with a king bed. I'm sorry for the error.
#Person1#: That's okay. I'm here a little early. Is it possible to check in right now?
#Person2#: Sure, that's no problem. May I have your credit card? We need a credit card on file for your room charges and incidentals.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Okay, now if you could please verify the room rate here, initial next to the X, and sign right here. How many keys will you need?
#Person1#: Oh, just one.
#Person2#: Okay, you're all set. You're in room 1201. Take the elevators to the 12th floor and it will be on your left. Do you need any help with your bags?
#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thanks.
#Person2#: Enjoy your stay. | Rama booked a non-smoking suite with a king bed. #Person2# asks for Rama's credit card and helps Rama check in. | Summarize the 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, have you got any laundry? The laundryman is here to collect it.
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Here are my blouse, coats and stockings.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. My husband also has some laundry. This is his suit and here is his pajamas.
#Person1#: Are they to be dry-cleaned?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Only the suit and coat are to be dry-cleaned. I want to have my blouse tomorrow evening. And I'd like the collar and cuffs starched.
#Person1#: Yes, but not too stiff, right?
#Person2#: Exactly. Is it possible to have my overcoat dry-cleaned, too?
#Person1#: There are a few spots on it. I am afraid you will not have it tomorrow. Dry-cleaning usually takes three days.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I also need this tomorrow evening.
#Person1#: In that case, I suppose I could ask the dry-cleaner to clean up the spots for the moment, and have it well pressed. You might get it back on time then.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: By the way, a cotton came off your shirt you gave me the day before yesterday.
#Person2#: Yes, I noticed it yet.
#Person1#: The laundry has sewed on a new button for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks a lot.
#Person1#: I am afraid the new one is not exactly the same as the others.
#Person2#: Never mind, it doesn't matter.
#Person1#: If you have any more laundry, please just leave it in the laundry bag behind the bathroom door. The laundryman comes to collect it every morning. | #Person2# has some laundry and needs her blouse and overcoat tomorrow evening. #Person1# will ask the dry-cleaners to clean up the spots on her overcoat and tells #Person2# the laundry has sewed on a new button for #Person2#'s shirt. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me figure out how to get to the Wudaokou subway station from here?
#Person2#: Sure. . . first you're going to have to buy a ticket to ride on the subway. The Wudaokou station is on the lightrail, so you'll have to transfer. Be sure you buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the lightrail. It should cost you 5 yuan.
#Person1#: An after I buy the ticket, where should I go?
#Person2#: You can take the red line train from here, but you'll have to transfer to the blue line at Fuxingmen transfer station. After you transfer, take the blue line that is heading north towards Fuchengmen.
#Person1#: So I transfer from red to blue, then how long do I ride the blue?
#Person2#: You'll take the blue line until you reach Xizhimen. That's a big station, so there will likely be a lot of people getting off at that stop. You can transfer to the lightrail there, you'll have to exit the subway and present the unused portion of your combination ticket to the Ticketmaster, they'll give you a new ticket to use on the lightrail system.
#Person1#: It sounds so complicated!
#Person2#: No, not the really, don't worry about it, like I said there'll be a lot of people there doing the same thing that you are doing, so just follow the crowd, There's only one direction to go, so you won't get on the wrong train. Head north on the Yellow line, and you'll see Wudaokou in just a couple of stops. | #Person1# wants to get to the Wudaokou subway station. #Person2# tells #Person1# to buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the light rail, take the red line first, and transfer to the blue line. #Person1# thinks it's complicated. #Person2# suggests #Person1# following the crowd. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to return a book.
#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you?
#Person2#: I want to check these books out.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: That's all.
#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?
#Person2#: It's right here.
#Person1#: Will that be all for today?
#Person2#: Yes. That's it.
#Person1#: These are due back in two weeks.
#Person2#: All right. Have a good night. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to return a book and check some books out. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I start you off with anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, may I have some water, please?
#Person1#: Sure, would you like any appetizers today?
#Person2#: May I get an order of barbeque wings?
#Person1#: No problem, can I get you anything else?
#Person2#: No, thank you, that'll be all for now.
#Person1#: Okay, let me know when you're ready to order your food.
#Person2#: I'm ready.
#Person1#: Okay, what can I get you?
#Person2#: May I have the fettuccini Alfredo?
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order some water, barbeque wings, and fettuccine Alfredo. | Summarize the 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, no, it's a quarter to eight now. The school bus is coming in five minutes. Hurry up or we'll miss it.
#Person2#: Come on. Relax. You forget? The time has been adjusted. We have double five minutes left. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# the time for the school bus has been adjusted. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you being attended to?
#Person2#: I'm looking for 56 cushions. Do you have one of this size?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. But what color do you want?
#Person2#: Dark and light yellow woven together.
#Person1#: Please move over here, sir. How about this one?
#Person2#: Mm...I like the color and the pattern. But do you have another one so that I can choose?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we don't. If you really want to buy, we can give you 6% off, since this is the last blue one left. It's a real bargain.
#Person2#: But I must make sure that there isn't anything wrong with cushions first.
#Person1#: Fine, go ahead, please.
#Person2#: (A few minutes later.) Are you sure I can get 6% discount?
#Person1#: Absolutely sure.
#Person2#: Then I'll take it. As far as the size, color and the pattern are concerned, and they are just what I appreciate. By the way, can you have it shipped to me in Denmark?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Leave your name and address with us, please.
#Person2#: All right. Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are very welcome. | #Person2# is looking for 56 cushions. #Person1# recommends one and can give #Person2# a 6% off. #Person2# takes it and asks #Person1# to ship it to #Person2# in Denmark. | Summarize the 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! Colly Chemicals. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: OK. My name is Tom Morton. That's M-O-R-T-O-N. I'm phoning from Everbrite Travel about Mr. Brown's trip to Austrialia. He's booked on Flight NO. BA1279 to Sydney on Monday. That's April 4th. The flight leaves from Gate 4. Oh, no. Sorry, it leaves from Gate 1 at 10:30.
#Person1#: Hmm.
#Person2#: That's 10:30. But he must be there at least two hours earlier to check in.
#Person1#: And how will he get his tickets?
#Person2#: Oh, we'll send them around this afternoon. But if there is any problem, he can call me at 33486220.
#Person1#: OK. I will make sure he gets your message.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Tom Morton calls Mr. Brown but Mr. Brown is not in so Tom leaves a message about Mr. Brown's trip to Australia. | Summarize the 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, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've got several calls just like yours. There must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightened out in a couple of hours. | Professor White tells #Person1#, who calls to query #Person1#'s grade, there must be a problem with the computing system. | Summarize the following text in a concise manner while retaining its key information. Make sure to provide a clear and meaningful summary of the content. |
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