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You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?
#Person2#: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve?
#Person1#: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed.
#Person2#: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I.
#Person1#: It must have been freezing sitting outside, wasn't it?
#Person2#: It was. We were all wrapped up in blankets, wool hats, and heavy coats.
#Person1#: I hear it started snowing in the middle of the game.
#Person2#: It did, lightly at first, then harder. But it didn't stop the game. That was the most exciting moment and it was so funny watching the players slipping in the snow. | Steve had a fever. He calls Ruth to ask about the football game yesterday. Although it was cold outside, Ruth thinks that was great. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: John hasn't turned up and Stefan is ill. Do we have anyone on stand-by?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, we're very short-staffed at the moment. Can you ask the shift supervisor to ask one of his team to do some overtime? Perhaps Tommy can stand in for an hour or two until we find a replacement. | #Person1# and #Person2# try to make up for staff shortage. #Person2# suggests letting Tommy stand in. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Charlotte, have you had your supper?
#Person2#: No, I don't want to eat anything.
#Person1#: Why? Don't you feel well?
#Person2#: I'm down in spirits.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: My manager jumped on me for my mistake today.
#Person1#: You must not feel depressed about such a trivial thing.
#Person2#: I think I'm too clumsy. I can do nothing well.
#Person1#: You'd better shape up if you want to get the job done.
#Person2#: But I doubt myself.
#Person1#: Cheer up! Don't let me down. We all make mistakes, and that is life. | Charlotte is upset because Charlotte made a mistake and was criticized by Charlotte's boss. #Person1# comforts Charlotte. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hey, Joy. I like Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles.
#Person2#: Jimi Hendrix was a great guitar player. But I think the Beatles were better than Hendrix.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: They had great lyrics and great songs. It's a big band, Billy.
#Person1#: But I still love Hendrix more than the Beatles.
#Person2#: It seems that you are a big guitar fan, Billy. | Billy likes Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles while Joy thinks the opposite. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: What's your method of learning?
#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.
#Person1#: What if there is no chance? I mean what if you don't have a partner, what will you do?
#Person2#: Well, I talk to myself. That is, I play one role first, then the other.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. You are really creative. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about how to learn English. #Person2# says #Person2# talks to #Person2# to practice. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?
#Person2#: Have you a bus tour? I have one day left so I think the best way is to take a bus tour.
#Person1#: That's right. The bus tour is really efficient and cheap.
#Person2#: What time does the next bus leave?
#Person1#: 9 : OO. Don't worry, Miss, we have buses every 15 minutes. | #Person2# wants to take a bus tour and is served by #Person1#. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, Julia, I know a party that will begin at midnight. Would you love to go?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but my mother asks me to go home before 11:00 every night. She will worry if I get home late.
#Person1#: What a pity! The party is very interesting.
#Person2#: I have no choice. My mother is always very strict with me.
#Person1#: Don't complain about it. She is concerned about your safety.
#Person2#: You're right. Mother's love is the greatest love in the world. | Julia refuses #Person1#'s party invitation because her mother wants her to go home early. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi. I ' m here to catch flight 513 to New York.
#Person2#: May I see your ticket please?
#Person1#: Here you are. Do you need to see my passport?
#Person2#: Any form of picture I. D. will do.
#Person1#: Mmmm... a photo I. D. I have my New Jersey driver ' s license. Is that ok?
#Person2#: That will do. What an interesting picture! How old is it?
#Person1#: Actually it wad taken just last year, but I had a shaved head and a beard. Can you still recognize me?
#Person2#: Barely. Will you be checking any luggage today?
#Person1#: Yes, One suitcase. I also have a carry-on bag.
#Person2#: Ok. Mr. Lee, you ' re all set. Your flight leaves from gate 10. Boarding begins at 10:30 | Mr. Lee is catching flight 513 to New York. #Person2# helps with his check-in process and thinks his photo is interesting when checking his photo I.D. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi Jim. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what ' s up?
#Person1#: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here.
#Person1#: That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you.
#Person2#: Is it anything like American football?
#Person1#: Not very much. It ' s something like hockey, except that you use a big ball and no stick.
#Person2#: I ' ll come down and watch you play some day, and see what it ' s like.
#Person1#: Good idea. I think you ' ll like it if you give it a chance. | #Person1# invites Jim to join a soccer team but Jim doesn't know anything about soccer and wants to see what it's like first. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it.
#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
#Person2#: Well, you might try reading newspapers and I always talk to Americans when I get a chance though sometimes it's hard.
#Person1#: But how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.
#Person2#: How about sitting next to an American at lunch? Or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?
#Person1#: Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.
#Person2#: You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. | #Person1#'s having problems with learning English. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and speak. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Kathy, it seems you're having a lot of fun playing tennis.
#Person2#: Would you like to learn?
#Person1#: Yes, how do you play?
#Person2#: Tennis can be played in singles or doubles. Look, there, the outside lines are for doubles and the inside lines are for singles.
#Person1#: How do you decide who start serving?
#Person2#: Well, you can use a coin to decide. Whoever wins chooses either to serve or the side of the court.
#Person1#: How do you count the score?
#Person2#: At the beginning, the score would be love.
#Person1#: Love means 0?
#Person2#: You got it, it is then counted to 15, 30 and 40. If you get to 40 and win again, you win the game.
#Person1#: The other side start serving then?
#Person2#: Right, see? You know how to play now. | Kathy teaches #Person1# that tennis can be played singles or doubles and they use coins to decide who starts serving. She also introduces the scoring rules. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Why are you asking me about my boyfriend?
#Person2#: Well, Brad from school asked me out just today.
#Person1#: Brad Bush? Good for you!
#Person2#: But I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: You mean you've never had a boyfriend?
#Person2#: My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college.
#Person1#: Until college?
#Person2#: Actually, that's what a lot of parents in Taiwan say to their kids. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Brad asks #Person2# out. #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# never had a boyfriend before. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, this is Than Hua's office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to the export manager, please?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: This is Joey from Mary trading company. I learned that you are the leading export of cloth by Hummed company.
#Person1#: That's right. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: We are interested in cloth made in China. The clothes are sold very well here. We are a big location supplier for the northeast market here. I'm thinking that we'll have some business opportunities. | Joey phones #Person2#, an export manager, to ask for cooperation for the trade of the clothes made in China. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good morning, this is Mary.
#Person2#: Good morning, this is Jane. This is Apple Co. Ltd.
#Person1#: Hello, Jane! Is that the Human Resource Department?
#Person2#: Yes, this is. May I help you?
#Person1#: I had an interview with your company two weeks ago. I am calling to ask about the interview result. I hope you can give me a positive reply.
#Person2#: Oh, the results have come out, and I can tell you. . . Yes, I find your name. You are hired. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you! I am glad to hear that. When would it be convenient for me to start working?
#Person2#: Next Monday morning.
#Person1#: What is the starting salary for me?
#Person2#: Your starting salary is 2500 yuan a month, and after you become a permanent employee, it will be higher.
#Person1#: I appreciate the offer. I will come on time next Monday. See you then!
#Person2#: See you! | Mary phones Jane to inquire about the result of the interview. Jane tells her that she is hired and she can start work next Monday. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: Would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
#Person1#: Thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: Oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. But there is also a tea house around the corner, where you can get tea, taste tea and get a tea set as well.
#Person1#: Oh yeah, I saw the tea house the other day. I think I might go and have a look sometime. It's a nice neighborhood here.
#Person2#: You are right about that. It's quiet and very convenient. You can get to the bus and the subway stations within ten minutes'walk. There's a grocery store, a book store, a gym, and many restaurants along the street.
#Person1#: There's a gym nearby? That's exciting! I really want to start to go to gym as soon as possible. I've been lazy this summer holiday and have put on some weight.
#Person2#: Well, if you want we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon, if you like, you can join me and I can show you the neighborhood along the way.
#Person1#: That would be wonderful. Thanks! | Lucas who just moved in next door comes to visit Barbara. Barbara treats Lucas with tea and tells him about the neighborhood. Lucas wants to start exercising so Barabar invites Lucas to the gym together this afternoon. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#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. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I could get along fine without all the office politics.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: There is a position I've had my eye on for several months now and I had good reason to believe that it was mine for the asking.
#Person2#: So what happened?
#Person1#: We were awarded government funding last year and in order to keep it we have to hire so Ay new employees.
#Person2#: So what does that have to do with this position?
#Person1#: Someone in the main office has a nephew who he thinks can slide right into the Management position I wanted.
#Person2#: All under the precept of keeping the funding? That stinks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the management position #Person1# was originally available for was taken by the nephew of someone in the main office. #Person2# thinks it stinks. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Betty, fancy seeing you here. I didn't know you took the underground.
#Person2#: I don't usually. It's just that I'm fed up with driving and paying so much for gas and the buses are crowded and unreliable, so I thought I'd give this a try.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I started taking the subway 2 years ago and it's wonderful. Both my home at her office are within easy reach of the stations. When I was driving, I wasn't getting nearly as much exercise.
#Person2#: Exactly. Plus the subways cheaper than gas in the long run and the trains leave every 15 minutes. So if I miss one, I don't have to wait long for another. | #Person1# and Betty meet on the underground and they prefer it to other transportations. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I am wondering if you have a room with twin bed.
#Person2#: Yes, we have one and it faces the beautiful sea.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. I want to stay for 2 days.
#Person2#: OK, we will make it ready for you.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# books a room for two days from #Person2#. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#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. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym?
#Person2#: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine and talk with others for like 45 minutes,
#Person1#: Uhh, I see. | Nathan tells #Person1# he doesn't like gyms because they are just socializing places. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Are you a blogger?
#Person2#: Sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years.
#Person1#: Oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started?
#Person2#: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate stuides.
#Person1#: What do you usually write about?
#Person2#: At first, I'll write about my life there. Like interesting things on the campus, travel stories, special English words that I come across. Sometimes, I'll post my pictures on my blog so my friends and family can get to know how everything's going.
#Person1#: That's interesting. How often do you write a blog?
#Person2#: It's random. If there happen to be a lot of things going on, I may add several new entries in a week, and if I've got nothing to share, I may leave my blog untouched for weeks.
#Person1#: Got it. Are you still updating your blog?
#Person2#: Sure, since I came back from the US, I've been keeping the habit of blogging, simply to share my personal insights on any topic I like.
#Person1#: Good for you. I know many people just leave their blogs alone after the first few months. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# the time when #Person2# started blogging, the main content of the blog, the frequency of writing a blog, and #Person2#'s still updating #Person2#'s blog. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.
#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.
#Person1#: According to the paperwork, I have here. I'm supposed to report to Miss Hancock. Would you be able to direct me to where I can find her?
#Person2#: Sure, you need to go back out this door and then across the parking lot. The goods house is just behind it, it's a blue building. | Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find her. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Look at this fair. This is my first chance to be involved in the fair. It is so gorgeous and amazing!
#Person2#: I felt dizzy when I stare at those shining lights. What should we do firstly?
#Person1#: Now we should design our booth. Do you know the number for our booth, B?
#Person2#: Let me see the notice. It is here. Our booth number is E108. Good number.
#Person1#: Lucky number. Find its location now.
#Person2#: We can also consult some from these volunteers.
#Person1#: Here it is. Well, remember to have our cards on to tell every visitor where we come from.
#Person2#: Should we put our samples on this table?
#Person1#: Yes, they should be put in the most attractive place, and this can appeal to passers-by's attention. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a fair. They discuss how to decorate their booth and #Person1# suggests putting their samples in the most attractive place. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.
#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.
#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory. And I need a printer.
#Person1#: Well, first let's consider your computer. Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend--the Power Macintosh G3. It comes with 64 megabytes of total memory.
#Person2#: Is that a lot? Sixty-four?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It should be enough for any student needs you might have. What department are you in?
#Person2#: History.
#Person1#: Well, so you will mostly be using word processing, for writing papers. I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing. We can talk about software later. Let's talk about your
#Person2#: Thirty percent?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Wow. That's really good. And you think this is really a good system for a graduate student?
#Person1#: Yes. It's an excellent system.
#Person2#: Hmm. Hey, wait. This has an Apple on it. Is this an Apple computer?
#Person1#: Yes, it's a Macintosh. It's Apple. Macintosh and Apple are the same thing.
#Person2#: I don't want Macintosh. I want PC.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but our university computer center only sells Macintosh equipment.
#Person2#: What? Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: But nobody uses Macintosh!
#Person1#: That's not true. Most of the students and professors in the university here use Macintosh. They find it is better for writing and word-processing, and that is what students mostly do. Ma
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan.
#Person1#: Well, I know that in most Asian countries Apple is not very popular. But here in America, especially in universities and publishing companies, Apple is very commonly used.
#Person2#: But I need a computer that can handle writing in Chinese.
#Person1#: There are several Chinese writing programs you can use with Macintosh. Chinese is no problem for Apple.
#Person2#: Hmm. I think I should ask some of my friends for advice before I make a decision. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: No, don't be sorry. It's reasonable to ask your friends. But believe me, most of the students here in the university--Asian students included--most of them use Apple.
#Person2#: Well, thanks for your advice. I will probably come back later.
#Person1#: You're very welcome. Here is my card, if you need any help. | #Person1# wants to buy a desktop computer with a lot of memory and turns to #Person2# for help. #Person2# recommends the Power Macintosh G3 system. When #Person1# notices the Apple logo, #Person2# tells #Person1# that's Macintosh, and it's popular among students. #Person2# needs a computer that can handle writing in Chinese, and #Person1# says Chinese is no problem for Apple. #Person2#'ll ask friends' ideas and decides later. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Can you show me how to use this phone?
#Person2#: Yes, I can help you with that. Pick up the receiver and hit one of the buttons. Do you hear a tone?
#Person1#: No, I don't hear anything.
#Person2#: Next you dial 9 on the keypad. You should hear the tone change. Did you hear it change?
#Person1#: I'm not sure.
#Person2#: OK. Well, after you get the line to change you have an outside line. Who are you trying to call?
#Person1#: I am trying to call a client.
#Person2#: To call a number on the outside you now just dial the number. For inside calls, punch in the extension number. Has someone given you an extension list?
#Person1#: No, I don't know anyone's extension.
#Person2#: All of the extensions are listed on the wall chart over there if you ever need help. | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the phone to make outside and inside calls. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Aren't you getting off at the next stop?
#Person2#: You're right. That's where I usually get off for the office. But it's early so I thought I'd stay on as far as the High Street and do a couple of things there.
#Person1#: Some shopping?
#Person2#: Yes, after I've given this book back, I've just finished the last chapter and it's a few days late, so I have to pay a fine, but it is worth it.
#Person1#: Then, which shop are you going to? You said you need a new jacket.
#Person2#: I've already bought it. I'm going to buy Adele's new CD. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will get off at the High Street to do some shopping after paying the fine for a late book return. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Mike, do you want to go to the hospital and see Sam this afternoon?
#Person2#: What's happened to him? Is he ill?
#Person1#: No. Haven't you heard about it? He was hit by a car while he was riding his motorbike to school this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I really knew nothing about it. I hope it's not serious.
#Person1#: It was sad that he rolled a few meters away before he stopped unconscious. Luckily, he was wearing his helmet, so his head was well protected.
#Person2#: Have they had him fully examined?
#Person1#: I really have no idea. I hope there aren't any internal injuries. So will you go?
#Person2#: Absolutely. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the hospital to visit Sam, who was hit by a car while riding his motorbike to school. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say.
#Person2#: Sure! You just basically gotta let the caller know who they called, and ask them for their contact information so you can call them back.
#Person1#: Ok, so can I say, ' This is Abby's voicemail. I will call you later, so leave me your name and number '.
#Person2#: That's more or less the idea, but try something that sounds more friendly.
#Person1#: Ok, so how about this, ' This is Abby and I am really happy you called! I promise I will give you a ring as soon as I can, so please leave me your name and number. Talk to you soon! '.
#Person2#: A little too friendly Abby. Just say this, ' Hi, you have reached Abby. I am unable to answer your call right now, but if you leave me your name and phone number, I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks '.
#Person1#: That's perfect! Can you say that again and record it for me? | #Person2# helps Abby set up the voicemail message and tells Abby what she should say is letting the caller know who they called and asking them for their contact information. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Well, what's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I've got a sore throat and my chest hurts.
#Person1#: Have you got a headache?
#Person2#: Yes, I ache all over.
#Person1#: Are you coughing much?
#Person2#: A little bit.
#Person1#: Now, let me listen to your chest. Ah, you have a temperature. Breathe deeply. That's right. Well, don't worry, it's only a throat infection. There's nothing wrong with your lungs. And how is your appetite?
#Person2#: It's gone completely.
#Person1#: Show me your tongue, please. All right, stay in bed and keep yourself warm. I'll prescribe some pills for you to take.
#Person2#: Is that all doctor?
#Person1#: Yes. You'll be better in a few days, I'm sure.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# a physical check and will prescribe some pills for #Person2#. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Would you please wait this letter to see with the postages?
#Person2#: Do you want to sent this letter by ordinary or registered mail?
#Person1#: By ordinary airmail please.
#Person2#: Anything valuable in it?
#Person1#: A post order for four hundred dollars.
#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it registered.
#Person1#: Will I be informed that my friend gets the letter?
#Person2#: Yes. When your friend gets it, he'll sent the receipt which you send it by mail. then you can be sure he's received.
#Person1#: All right. I have a registered then. | #Person1# wants to send a post order for 400 dollars, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# have the letter registered. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Marry ; Mr. Johnson wants these documents to be copied.
#Person2#: Oh, no. You see I'm in the middle of something. Could he wait?
#Person1#: I'm afraid. . .
#Person2#: All right, all right. He'll get them as soon as possible. | #Person1# tells Mary that Mr. Johnson wants to have the documents copied and can't wait. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: My mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy?
#Person2#: An mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones. mp4?
#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I should have a try.
#Person2#: Look at my cell phone. I can listen to music, watch movies, take pictures, play games, surf the web and download documents. It's just like a PAD.
#Person1#: That's cool. I can use the computer and the internet pretty well, but I'm a little bit slow in the latest trends of digital products.
#Person2#: That's Ok. you know, digital devices are becoming smaller and easier to carry, and they won't cost you too much.
#Person1#: Yeah, if I buy a cell phone like this, I don't have to take a music player everywhere I go, and I can save the cost of buying an extra mp4.
#Person2#: That's right. what's the flash memory of your old mp3?
#Person1#: 256MB.
#Person2#: Then any cell phone can meet your need because they generally have memories of over 512MB. | #Person1# wants to buy an mp4 player. #Person2# advises #Person1# to buy a new cell phone instead which is easy to carry and has multiple functions. |
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#Person1#: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $ 35. 50, sir.
#Person2#: Ok, here is $ 50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?
#Person1#: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?
#Person2#: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.
#Person1#: That must be a very interesting job.
#Person2#: It is. You must be new here. I do my shopping here regularly, once a week.
#Person1#: Do you? Nice to meet you! And here is the invoice and your change.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you, too. | #Person2# buys some drawing tools and asks for an invoice with #Person1#'s assistance. |
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#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Jerry, please?
#Person2#: Sorry, but he is out for lunch right now.
#Person1#: I see. Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back?
#Person2#: I think he will be back around 2:00. If you like, please leave your name and phone number, I'll have him call you as soon as he comes back.
#Person1#: That's nice. My name is Steven, my phone number is 6789777. Okay, I'll be waiting for his call. Thank you and bye!
#Person2#: My pleasure, bye! | Steven wants to speak to Jerry but he's out for lunch. #Person2#'ll have Jerry call Steven. |
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. Is this the Roley Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, madam. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I ' m calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.
#Person2#: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying? | #Person1# phones to make a reservation for Mr. Brent. #Person2# helps her. |
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#Person1#: Are you going to start university in September two?
#Person2#: Yes, but my school starts in August. Where did you get accepted?
#Person1#: Oh, to a few places, like Boston University in the US and National University of Singapore. I chose LSE, London School of Economics, you know. I wanted to go abroad, but not as far as America.
#Person2#: I have a friend there, I'll give you his number.
#Person1#: Great, thanks, I don't know anyone in London, yet. Where did you decide to go to school?
#Person2#: Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
#Person1#: Wow, you got accepted there, do you want to be an engineer?
#Person2#: Well, sort of, I want to be a computer scientist.
#Person1#: What kind of work would you do afterward?
#Person2#: I want to work at a big company for a while, like Oracle. That's my first choice. Microsoft would be ok, too.
#Person1#: How about Apple?
#Person2#: No, I don't like their products, so I wouldn't want to work for them. After working, I'd like to go back to school, so I can teach at a University in China. | #Person1# is accepted by LSE and #Person2# is accepted by MIT. #Person2# wants to be a computer scientist and work in Oracle or Microsoft after graduation. |
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#Person1#: Would you like to go to the zoo?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I like to give all the animals names like birth, the giraffe. But I wish the animals didn't have to be in the zoo. I think it is good when zoos save animals and help make their populations grow.
#Person1#: Yeah, they can do some good things definitely. Uh, what is your favorite animal?
#Person2#: My favorite animal? Oh, let me think. I love rabbits, besides I'd pick the coolest animal the monkey.
#Person1#: The monkey?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: There are a lot of monkeys in Japan. Have you ever seen a monkey in the wild?
#Person2#: No, but my brother is a wild monkey. | #Person2# likes going to the zoo and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s favorite animal is rabbits. Besides, #Person2# likes the coolest animal, the monkey. |
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#Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?
#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8: 00.
#Person1#: I tell you what, 8: 00 is no good for me, but why don't you guys get started and I'll come by at around 8: 45 or so.
#Person2#: That's fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this? | #Person2# tells #Person2# they will start working on the project tomorrow morning. #Person1# will arrive late. |
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#Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs.
#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market.
#Person1#: What kind of house is it?
#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style.
#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses.
#Person2#: And it's a bargaining. A house like this in river side costs double the price.
#Person1#: Great, is it a two bedroom house?
#Person2#: No, it has three bedrooms and three beds, and has a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. There's a two-car garage.
#Person1#: That's a nice area too. It'll be a good investment for you.
#Person2#: Yeas, when will you buy a house?
#Person1#: Not untill the end of this year, you know, just before my wedding.
#Person2#: Right, congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# bought a Spanish style house with three bedrooms, a twelve-foot ceiling and a two-car garage. #Person1# will buy a house before the wedding. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, I am a stranger here and I'm looking for the nearest post office.
#Person2#: That's no problem, turn right at the next corner, continue four blocks and there's one next to the police station.
#Person1#: Could you repeat that one more time?
#Person2#: Sure, take a right at the corner and after 4 blocks. You will see a police station. It's next door. Why not buy a guidebook to the city? You can get one at any drugstore.
#Person1#: That's a good idea, thanks a lot. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where the nearest post office is twice and suggests #Person1# buy a guidebook. |
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#Person1#: I need to make some money so that I can take a trip to the north in February. Do you know any ways of making money?
#Person2#: How about delivering papers?
#Person1#: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike.
#Person2#: How about walking dogs?
#Person1#: What? Walking dogs?
#Person2#: Yeah, you know, there are lots of people around here with little dogs. The dogs have to be walked every day. That's good for their health.
#Person1#: I don't know. How much can I make?
#Person2#: More than carrying papers.
#Person1#: Well, I do like animals. How do you go about finding dogs to walk?
#Person2#: Put an advertisement in the Sunday newspaper.
#Person1#: And how much is an ad?
#Person2#: An ad is under ten dollars, I'm sure. You can try for two dollars for half an hour--that would be ten dollars for five times a week. You can walk three or four dogs every day after school, you can get rich. | #Person1# wants to make money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk dogs and tells #Person1# to put an advertisement in the newspaper to find dogs to walk. |
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music.
#Person1#: In that case, you'll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio.
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a small battery-operated clock radio.
#Person1#: There's a model that should suit you perfectly.
#Person2#: Can I use my credit card to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept credit cards in this family-run store. You could try the appliance store that on Dawson Street.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help. I'll see if the store you recommended has what I want. | #Person2# wants to buy a clock radio by credit card. #Person1# doesn't accept credit cards and recommends another appliance store. |
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#Person1#: So how far is the museum, dad?
#Person2#: It is about 10 minutes walk.
#Person1#: Finish your hot chocolate and we will go.
#Person2#: Are we going to come back here for lunch?
#Person1#: No, we will have lunch at the museum cafeteria.
#Person2#: I have finished. We can go now.
#Person1#: Let's go then. On the way we have to turn right and right again at the next junction.
#Person2#: Let's stop at the newsagent, I would like to buy a newspaper. We can also buy postcards for your friends.
#Person1#: Can you see a Post Office somewhere around here?
#Person2#: Yes it is down there, at the end of the road, next to the supermarket.
#Person1#: Oh good we are almost there. The museum is round the corner from the Post Office. | #Person2# takes his son to the museum. On the way, they stop at the newsagent to buy a newspaper and the Post Office to buy postcards |
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#Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?
#Person2#: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.
#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
#Person1#: is your helmet comfortable?
#Person2#: not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.
#Person1#: maybe you should think about getting a round helmet ; they're better.
#Person2#: I'll think about it.
#Person1#: is that your new bicycle?
#Person2#: yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?
#Person1#: it's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!
#Person2#: nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.
#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?
#Person1#: that's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.
#Person2#: is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?
#Person1#: it's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go. | #Person1# advises going to the concert by bike in case of being stuck in traffic. #Person2# agrees and #Person1# suggests a round helmet may be better for #Person2#. Then #Person1# praises #Person2#'s new bicycle and will help #Person2# to fix the brakes and saddle. |
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#Person1#: Ms. Green, are the schools more or less similar everywhere throughout the United States, or do they differ in various sections?
#Person2#: The system of public schools is fairly uniform everywhere throughout the United States.
#Person1#: Do most students in the United States attend private schools or public schools?
#Person2#: Most public schools in the United States are very good, and the majority of students attend the public schools.
#Person1#: Which students go to private schools, then?
#Person2#: Children needing special instruction. Children whose parents can afford to send them to private schools, and children whose parents want them to receive a religious education.
#Person1#: But are the public schools good everywhere?
#Person2#: No, public schools can be very different. Even in the same city.
#Person1#: Dose it cost anything to attend the public schools? Are there any restrictions as to who may and may not attend?
#Person2#: The public schools in the United States are free to everyone and there is no cost to the student. In most states, even the textbooks are free. There are no restrictions as to color, race, or religion. Any student wishing to attend the public schools may do so. | Ms. Green tells #Person1#, in the US, most students attend public schools and specific types of students go to private schools. The public schools are free to everyone and have no restrictions but can be very different. |
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#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.
#Person2#: Let's see. . . 'Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Betty Sue. 'Oh, I don't know. . .
#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?
#Person2#: What about my resume?
#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You're a real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview. | Mary sees a job ad and encourages Ted to apply. Ted accepts. |
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#Person1#: . . . Now, that's all I want to say about world coal reserves. So let's move on to the next topic, renewable resources. There are three things we have to consider when talking about renewable resources. First, sustainability ; second, marketability ; lastly, the reality factor. Let's talk about each point in more detail. . . John, would you like to take it from here?
#Person2#: Certainly. As my colleague just mentioned, sustainability is a major concern when examining the potential output of a resource. Of course, as you can see from the content of our presentation today, with renewable resource, there is a much larger sustainability than with non-renewable resource. | #Person1# and #Person2# are introducing the topic of renewable resources to the audience. |
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#Person1#: Have you ever joined one of those music clubs?
#Person2#: Yes, in fact, I'm in one right now. It's called BMG.
#Person1#: Is it really worth it? I mean after you buy the CDs that you have to buy to be in the club.
#Person2#: I really like it. But I'm also really into music. I would spend much more if I bought them retail.
#Person1#: Do they have a big selection of all different kinds of music?
#Person3#: Everything you can think of and more. Sometimes I have to wait for new albums to go on sale though.
#Person1#: How do you join?
#Person2#: Use one of my referral cards, then I get more free music! | #Person2# is in one music club and introduces to #Person1# the benefits of joining a music club. |
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#Person1#: Hello. Excuse me.
#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Do you remember me? I just had lunch here a half hour ago.
#Person2#: Of course I remember you.
#Person1#: I think I lost my wallet here.
#Person2#: Oh, no. Really? I didn't see anything.
#Person1#: Really? You didn't find a wallet?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. Would you like to go look by the table with me?
#Person1#: Yes, I would. It's not here. And it's not on the floor.Has anyone sat at this table since we left?
#Person2#: No. It's been empty the whole time.
#Person1#: Hmm. I don't know how it could have happened.
#Person2#: I remember, sir, that your friend took the bill.You didn't pay for the lunch yourself, did you?
#Person1#: No. My friend did.
#Person2#: Then are you sure you took your wallet out of your pocket while you were here?
#Person1#: No, I'm not sure. But I usually take out my wallet when I sit down.It ' s uncomfortable to sit on it. So I usually put it next to me on the table.
#Person2#: Maybe you lost it before you came here. Or maybe you left it at home.
#Person1#: I don't think it's at home. I think I had it when I left the house.But what should I do?
#Person2#: Well, the first thing you should do is make sure it's not at home.Then, if it isn't, you need to call your credit card companies and cancel your cards. Next, you need to replace whatever you lost, your driver's license, things like that.
#Person1#: Should I call the police?
#Person2#: You can if you want. But the police usually don't do anything about lost wallets.
#Person1#: Hmm. I'll go home and check. Maybe you're right. Maybe it's at home.
#Person2#: I'm sorry we couldn't find it, sir.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help. | #Person1# thinks he lost his wallet at #Person2#'s restaurant. #Person2# helps #Person1# look for it but doesn't find it. #Person2# advises #Person1# to check if the wallet isn't at home. |
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#Person1#: I hear you're going home, aren't you?
#Person2#: I wanted to go on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket for Monday, I bought a ticket for Tuesday.
#Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry?
#Person2#: My mother is ill. She has been sent to the hospital.
#Person1#: How did you get the news? Did your mother send you a letter?
#Person2#: My sister telephoned me this morning. She asked my father and me to go back.
#Person1#: Then how long are you going to stay at home, two or three days?
#Person2#: At most four days. I'll be back for the meeting. | #Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s going home. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because #Person2#'s mom is ill and #Person2#'ll stay at home for at most four days. |
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#Person1#: Researchers in America did some experiments to try to figure out why some people gain weight more than others do.
#Person2#: Yeah, some people can eat whatever they want and they never seem to gain a pound.
#Person1#: In this study, volunteers were given 1000 extra calories a day. About 2 pieces of cheese's worth of extra intake.
#Person2#: This kind of study I'd like to be in.
#Person1#: Well, anyway, there're also world special equipment that recorded how much they moved. You know, walking up and down steps. Everybody gained weight. But some people gained much less than others. The secret keeping on moving.
#Person2#: You mean just moving your fingers or scratching your neck or something like this?
#Person1#: Any movement takes energy to perform. And little movements like rearranging things on your desk, if you do them all the time, starts to add up. We generally only think of large movements like exercise as burning calories. But people who keep on moving maybe doing a slow steady burn all day long.
#Person2#: So maybe you should do more housework instead of me from now on. | #Person1# introduces to #Person2# an experiment on weight-gaining by American researchers and concludes that keeping doing little movements can also burn up many calories. Thus #Person2# asks #Person1# to do more housework. |
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#Person1#: What's that book you just picked up?
#Person2#: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.
#Person1#: You had better read it if you want to pass the course.
#Person2#: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It costs 40 dollars.
#Person1#: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one.
#Person2#: No, they don't. I have asked.
#Person1#: Why don't you get it from the library?
#Person2#: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book.
#Person1#: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you.
#Person2#: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person2# needs a book but can't afford it. Tom tells #Person2# that his roommate has the book and will ask him if he'll lend it to #Person2#. |
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#Person1#: You really look familiar.
#Person2#: Really? My name is Gretchen Hammer. What is your name?
#Person1#: My name is Phillip Hammer. I think we are related. Who is your dad?
#Person2#: Jacob Hammer. He is originally from Holland.
#Person1#: That's my uncle. You're my cousin! Hi cousin!
#Person2#: It's really a small world, isn't it! The Hammer family isn't very big.
#Person1#: It really is. Do you have time to eat dinner and catch up?
#Person2#: I always make time for family. | Phillip Hammer finds that Gretchen Hammer is his cousin. Phillip invites Gretchen to dinner. Gretchen agrees. |
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#Person1#: What time does the match start on Sunday?
#Person2#: Well, most people turn up at about 1:45 PM but things won't start until 2:00 PM.
#Person1#: Cool. How many other people are going to turn up?
#Person2#: I think 12 people should come along on Sunday and that's out of a total membership of 49.
#Person1#: It'll be good to get some exercise?
#Person2#: Oh yeah, you'll be doing a lot of running. We're playing an army team. The soldier is normally give us a pretty good game.
#Person1#: Does it get a bit rough?
#Person2#: Not really. The referee Michael keeps things under control.
#Person1#: Cool. See 1:00 Sunday then.
#Person2#: Yeah, see you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the match starts at 2 pm, and the game doesn't get rough because the referee keeps things under control. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: You know who won the election, right?
#Person2#: I'm still shocked that Obama was elected.
#Person1#: I couldn't believe it, either.
#Person2#: He just made history.
#Person1#: I hope you voted for him.
#Person2#: Of course I did. Did you?
#Person1#: I made sure to vote for him.
#Person2#: I am really excited about this.
#Person1#: I know how you feel.
#Person2#: Hopefully, he'll change things in our nation.
#Person1#: I know that he will.
#Person2#: I trust him. | #Person1# and #Person2# are excited that Obama won the election. |
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#Person1#: What is your long-term goal in this career?
#Person2#: My long-term goal is to become an expert in this field.
#Person1#: What would you do to achieve that?
#Person2#: In order to achieve that objective. I would work step by step and make further study. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s long-term goal and plans. |
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#Person1#: I've just finished reading Steve's list of ways of motivating employees to work more efficiently. I think they're out of touch with reality.
#Person2#: You just took the words out of my mouth. Let's try to persuade the others to see things our way. | #Person1# and #Person2# think Steve's ways are unrealistic. |
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#Person1#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.
#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Fun, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't go there. Have you been there?
#Person1#: No, I've never been to Italy. I'd really like to go to Rome. Well, the cars in the car park. Is this all your luggage?
#Person2#: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy.
#Person1#: Barbara, what's in it? Books or stones?
#Person2#: Just 20 pairs of shoes. | Barbara tells Rod about her trip to Milan. Rod then finds Barbara's suitcase is very heavy. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Could I ask you to check in please?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Gill Kemp.
#Person1#: OK. Your room number is 3126. Now, fill in the form, if you would, please, Mr. Kemp.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# helps Mr. Kemp to check in. |
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#Person1#: Hi Sam, would you like to come for a curry with us next Friday?
#Person2#: Sure, I love curry. Who else is coming?
#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and two colleagues of mine from work.
#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so curry would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Susan suggested the one on Main Street. She says it is very good.
#Person2#: Which one is that?
#Person1#: You know, the one just on the corner with Oxford Street. There is a large pharmacy next door.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I know which one you mean. I have never been there, but I looked at their menu once and it did look good.
#Person1#: Okay then. I think we will all meet outside?
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: At 8 o'clock. I will make the reservation.
#Person2#: That's good. See you on Friday. | #Person1# invites Sam to have curry together and Sam agrees. #Person1# says they'll go to the restaurant on Main Street and Sam thinks it looks good. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my stay in China.
#Person2#: And I must thank you again for your generous help.
#Person1#: The help is mutual. I must thank you to see me off. My wife and I will be looking forward to seeing you. You will come to see us, won't you?
#Person2#: I promise I will take the first chance to call on you. Please send your wife with my best regards. | #Person2# sees #Person1# off and thanks #Person1#. They hope to see each other soon. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.
#Person1#: How should I contact them?
#Person2#: You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job agencies for enrollment in their database.
#Person1#: Can I get a quick reply from the sites?
#Person2#: Yes, usually it takes a short time, but you have to await the choice of the units for a while. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: He's only interested in harassing you. How can he expect us to have so much time to waste?
#Person2#: I almost want to send him a virus to shut his stupid computer down.
#Person1#: As obnoxious as Bean is, we should still try to finish this case.
#Person2#: True-well, do you have any forwards for me to send him?
#Person1#: Yeah! Remember that one about putting light bulbs in your mouth? | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining Bean is obnoxious. |
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#Person1#: Isn't this great? I always wanted to own a farm, live out in the country, grow my own food!
#Person2#: This is very beautiful. Though I have to confess, I don't know the first thing about farming!
#Person1#: That's fine! Don't worry about it!
#Person2#: What was that?
#Person1#: Relax, it was just a goat!
#Person2#: And that?
#Person1#: It's just the cows that are grazing over there. We can milk them later.
#Person2#: What was that?
#Person1#: Honey, seriously, It's just a sheep. Relax! Relax, that was just the horses and donkeys that are in the stable.
#Person2#: You know what? I don't think I can hack it here out in the countryside. I'm going back to the city! | #Person1# wants to own a farm but #Person2# doesn't know about farming. #Person1# tries to relax #Person2# but #Person2# is going back to the city. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: It's weekend again, I'm glad I can arrange for my personal matters.
#Person2#: What do you mean by that?
#Person1#: Oh, that means I can do whatever I like without few interruptions.
#Person2#: You've been always active and versatile. It seems that you are interested in everything.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I just have lots of hobbies in my spare time ; such as going to the concert, painting, handwriting, reading novels and reading fashion magazines. What about yours?
#Person2#: I have fewer hobbies than yours. That's why I find campus life a bit dull and uninteresting.
#Person1#: Oh, you can't think like that. We young people should try our best to learn new things and accept new ideas. You like taking photos and going to photography shows, why not practise the technique and catch something unforgeable?
#Person2#: That's a good suggestion. It's fine today. Maybe I can take photos on the scenery of the lake at sunset. It must be fantastic.
#Person1#: I quite agree with you. With our hobbies, our life can be more colorful and exciting.
#Person2#: And I can concentrate on my study after the relaxation over the weekend.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a good habit to have a life-long hobby. Those who practise calligraphy and Qigong always live longer. | #Person1# has lots of hobbies while #Person2# has fewer and finds campus life uninteresting. #Person1# knows #Person2# likes taking photos and suggests #Person2# practice the technique. They agree hobbies make their life more colorful and help them concentrate on their studies. |
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#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Um. . . Hello, I would like to open an account.
#Person1#: OK! What kind of account do you want to open?
#Person2#: I want to open a current account.
#Person1#: I will open it for you right now.
#Person2#: What's the minimum deposit for opening a current account?
#Person1#: It's 10 yuan. How much money do you want to deposit?
#Person2#: Well, here's 3, 000 yuan.
#Person1#: Please write down your name, address and the amount of your deposit here. And please choose a passcode of six numbers and confirm it.
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please confirm your information and sign your name in the blank.
#Person2#: Done! What else should I do?
#Person1#: That's all. Here's your bank card, and here's the certificate of deposit. Bring your bank card with you every time you come to deposit or withdraw money.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Bye! | #Person1# helps #Person2# open a current account, deposit 3,000 yuan, set the passcode and confirm all the information. |
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#Person1#: Do you still see the people we went to school with?
#Person2#: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.
#Person1#: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Rose occasionally.
#Person2#: Oh yes, how's she getting on?
#Person1#: OK, I suppose, but she's had a rough time in the last few years, She got divorced.
#Person2#: What, from Peter?
#Person1#: Oh, of course. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# still sees Rose occasionally who got divorced from Peter. |
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#Person1#: John, you have done a good job. Our new series computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contracts with our company. You really did a good job.
#Person2#: Thank you. I can't imagine the design of the new computer is so popular among computer users.
#Person1#: Hah, as the sale department director of our team, you are the best.
#Person2#: I am flattered. But I am not sure whether the manager is satisfied with it. She asked me to her office.
#Person1#: Why not? You've done so well for the company. She should give you a prize.
#Person2#: I feel nervous when I face her. She looks so serious when we have a conversation all the time.
#Person1#: Come on! What are you nervous about?
#Person2#: It is said that the sales for the new computer did not meet the expectation.
#Person1#: But the sale number is close to the predicted amount.
#Person2#: I'm still nervous. I don't know what to say to the manager. I always feel ill at ease in that kind of place.
#Person1#: Take it easy. Be confident. I'm sure you can do it. | #Person1# thinks John did a good job as customers appreciate the design of the new computer but John feels nervous about the talk with his manager. #Person1# advises John to be confident. |
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#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. |
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#Person1#: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?
#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.
#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months.
#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time.
#Person1#: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or ... ?
#Person2#: Intermediate Three. And what about you?
#Person1#: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher?
#Person2#: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair.
#Person1#: Ah! Does she wear glasses?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: That's probably Anne Wallis.
#Person2#: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too?
#Person1#: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: Only a week.
#Person1#: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family?
#Person2#: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere more permanent. Do you know of any good places?
#Person1#: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number?
#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee? | Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei has been there for six months and is in Advanced One. They talk about their teacher. Ricky is looking for somewhere to live. Hong Lei says Hong Lei's friend is looking for a flatmate. |
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#Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
#Person1#: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning. You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities.
#Person1#: Good idea, Betty. What would you think about the second part?
#Person2#: I think it's too short. You'd better say something about your work experience.
#Person1#: You're right, I'll change it. How about the last part?
#Person2#: Very good. But you should talk about your family, too.
#Person1#: I agree. I appreciate your helping me. | Betty's giving her opinion about #Person1#'s letter of application as requested. |
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've got an appointment with Mr. James Larry. He said I should meet him in his office.
#Person1#: That's on the fourth floor. You take the lift to the fourth floor and walk down the corridor to the end. Turn left and you'll find a conference room. Mr. Larry's office is next to it.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. | #Person2# needs to meet Mr. James Larry. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to find him. |
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#Person1#: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
#Person2#: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too.
#Person1#: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances.
#Person1#: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going?
#Person2#: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities. | John tells #Person1# about his motivation, his management style, and his future plans of both business and personal life. |
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#Person1#: What do you plan on making as a side dish for dinner?
#Person2#: I was planning on making some kind of vegetable.
#Person1#: Do you know what kind?
#Person2#: What kind of vegetable do you want?
#Person1#: I wouldn't mind eating some corn.
#Person2#: How do you want it?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I can boil it, grill it, or microwave it.
#Person1#: You should throw some corn on the grill.
#Person2#: Is that really what you want?
#Person1#: That sounds good.
#Person2#: I guess I can do that. | #Person2# was planning on making some kind of vegetable as a side dish for dinner. #Person1# suggests some corn on the grill. |
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#Person1#: My boss wore a real stupid tie to work today. Can you guess why?
#Person2#: He isn't a man of good taste for clothes, is he?
#Person1#: He is, but I didn't mean that. His daughter bought him a tie as a Father's Day gift, and he was very happy to wear it and show it off to us in the office.
#Person2#: It must be hard being a father.
#Person1#: No, it's great being a father, seeing your children growing up and loving you and admiring you.
#Person2#: Maybe you'll only feel that way on Father's Day. | #Person1# talks with #Person2# about the boss's stupid tie which was sent by the boss's daughter. |
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#Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.
#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?
#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it's pouring and I'm getting cold and wet.
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, we should probably run now. | The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly. |
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#Person1#: I'd like to order dinner.
#Person2#: What would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. We're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: I'd prefer the filet, but the porterhouse will do.
#Person2#: And may I suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: Normally, I would take you up on that suggestion, but just the champagne will do for tonight.
#Person2#: Okay, no strawberries. Room service will be charged to your amenities account. Is that all right?
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: It will be up shortly. Enjoy your food, sir. | Since the filet mignon #Person1# orders isn't available, #Person2# suggests the porterhouse and chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne. #Person1#'ll go for the porterhouse and prefers just the champagne. |
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#Person1#: It's a wonderful party, Joan, The food, the drink, the atmosphere. . . Everyone is enjoying himself.
#Person2#: Thanks to your help. To our friendship.
#Person1#: Bottoms up! By the way what kind of entertainment are we gonna have?
#Person2#: Dancing. The boys from the Campus Band have promised to play music for us.
#Person1#: Oh, how wonderful! Every girl on the campus has a crush on those handsome guys.
#Person2#: I'll surely make introductions for them. | #Person1# and Joan are having fun at a party, and they're going to dance. |
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#Person1#: Hello, Can I speak to Tom, please?
#Person2#: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.
#Person1#: May I ask what time he will come back?
#Person2#: I think he will come back at 3 p. m. Do you want to call later? Or would you like to leave a message for him?
#Person1#: I'd like to leave a message. Please ask him to call me back as soon as he returns. I'm A and he has my number.
#Person2#: OK. I will do that.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Bye.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Bye. | A phones for Tom. #Person2# tells A Tom isn't available, so A requests #Person2# to leave a message. |
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#Person1#: Did you move into your new apartment?
#Person2#: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.
#Person2#: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.
#Person1#: Have you taken a walk around your neighborhood yet?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes.
#Person1#: What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: I took a long walk through the neighborhood this morning on my way to the train station. It took me 20 minutes.
#Person1#: Yes, but you only pay 800 dollars a month. Emm, it's hard to decide which is better, shorter commuting time or lower rent.
#Person2#: I thought paying a lower rent would be better, but now I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Is there a supermarket nearby?
#Person2#: Yes, if you consider 7-11 is a supermarket.
#Person1#: Sounds like you better buy a bicycle.
#Person2#: That's right, or I'm going to spend a lot of time walking. | #Person1# asks the new condition of #Person2# and #Person2# hasn't organized everything yet. #Person2# also has some complaints about the new place. |
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#Person1#: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.
#Person2#: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled.
#Person1#: Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.
#Person2#: Not a great week for the world! Any good news?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile, Mexico's coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras, Guatemala and Panama. That's all the news we have for today, but stay tuned for updates on the six o'clock news. Back to you Bob. | Mike Sanderson tells the audience that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world and reports weather events in Switzerland, the US Midwest, and Mexico. Bob reports that of Latin American. All of them are bad news. |
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#Person1#: I think I'm going to go to the market today.
#Person2#: Do we need food?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think so.
#Person2#: What are you going to get?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what we need.
#Person2#: Maybe you should go and look in the refrigerator.
#Person1#: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of things that we need?
#Person2#: Just get the basics.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: You know. Get some eggs, milk, and bread.
#Person1#: Just go and make a list for me, please.
#Person2#: Fine, I'll go do that for you. | #Person1# is going to the market and asks #Person2# to make a shopping list. |
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#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I have a headache. These past few days I've been living off painkillers. Man, I feel like my head is going to explode.
#Person1#: You should get acupuncture treatment. My mom was always having headache issues and it was acupuncture that cured her.
#Person2#: The results are too slow. On top of that, just the thought of smoking needles poking into my flesh frightens me.
#Person1#: They don't just randomly stick you, they find your pressure points. The heat allows the body to immediately respond to the treatment, restoring the body's ' chi '.
#Person2#: But I get scared the moment I see a needle. How could I stand having needles in my body for hours on end?
#Person1#: The needles are very thin, and as long as the doctor's technique is good, and the patient himself is relaxed, it won't hurt-on the contrary it will actually alleviate pain. Now there are high-tech needles that are micro thin ; they don't hurt at all. However, if you are really scared of acupuncture, scraping or cupping are also options.
#Person2#: Scraping is too terrifying. When they finish scrapping, your body is all red, as if you were just tortured. Cupping is the same, your body ends up with red circles all over. It looks like someone beat you up.
#Person1#: This only signifies that the toxins have left the body. Actually, there is only discomfort during the treatment process. Once it's over you feel very comfortable.
#Person2#: Chinese medicine is strange. The patients are already ill, and then the doctor makes them suffer more.
#Person1#: This is the only way to get at the problem. Anyway, if you want to relieve the pain, you are just going to have to be tough and do it.
#Person2#: Forget it. I don't want to inflict any more pain on myself. In a little while I'll go and buy some more painkillers and take a nap. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# getting acupuncture treatment to treat #Person1#'s bad headache but #Person2# is afraid of needles. Then #Person2# suggests #Person1# trying scraping or cupping but #Person2# prefers to take painkillers. |
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#Person1#: How wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo!
#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going?
#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me!
#Person2#: Who were you talking to?
#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud.
#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes.
#Person1#: Come off it, Mary.
#Person2#: Oh, you have a crush on someone, don't you? Maybe those are wedding bells in your eyes!
#Person1#: You certainly do like teasing me, Mary. Well I'm in love with someone. The question is, how do I get his attention?
#Person2#: Well, that's easy. Walk up to him and kiss him.
#Person1#: I guess I asked the wrong person. | Julie is in love with someone and asks Mary how to get his attention, but Mary doesn't give any advice that Julie thinks applicable. |
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#Person1#: Hey, sorry. The meeting ran late. What is this?
#Person2#: Someone in the club gave me this. It's an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden.
#Person1#: Sweden? Why did he give it to you?
#Person2#: He wants me to join. A lot of people who joined ended up becoming professional tennis players.
#Person1#: Oh, that's amazing. You have to do it.
#Person2#: But I don't want to go.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because I have promised my uncle I would help him at his company.
#Person1#: But this is a good opportunity. I think your uncle can find someone else to help him.
#Person2#: I'm not interested in playing professionally. I'd rather be working on my uncles company and saving money for college. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden. #Person1# thinks it's a good opportunity but #Person2# prefers to work and save for college. |
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#Person1#: I have read your notice on the wall so I come to see if there is anything I need.
#Person2#: Well take your time. There are so many things to sell.
#Person1#: How much is the desk?
#Person2#: $7.
#Person1#: The goods in the yard sale are really cheap. I will take it. | #Person1# buys a desk from #Person2# and thinks it's cheap. |
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#Person1#: Honey, what do you think love is?
#Person2#: Love has many meanings; it means different things to different people.
#Person1#: What's the best way to express love? I mean, really deep love? #Person2#: Um, you can call it true love, or say you are crazy about the one you love.
#Person1#: No, I mean real love. Love more beautiful than a spring morning. Love better than a cool drink on a hot day. Real love.
#Person2#: Then you say you are head over heels in love.
#Person1#: Honey, I. . .
#Person2#: Yes? Yes?
#Person1#: I'm head over heels in love with my car.
#Person2#: Ah! | #Person1# asks #Person2# what the best way to express love is and expresses #Person1#'s love to #Person1#'s car in that way. |
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#Person1#: Hey, Frank, there is that Janet chick.
#Person2#: Wow, what a great burd!
#Person1#: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.
#Person2#: She's a real turn-on, alright?
#Person1#: And look out she's dressed.
#Person2#: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.
#Person1#: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys her anything she wants.
#Person2#: Lucky her. Anyway, I think that is just as beautiful.
#Person1#: I think you've lost it.
#Person2#: Well, that's my opinion.
#Person1#: I admit that she is much prettier than Kate.
#Person2#: Oh, there is no comparison. Now we are talking but ugly.
#Person1#: At least we agree on that. Let's go and get a drink. | #Person1# and Frank are talking about a beautiful, well-dressed lady, who is a real turn-on. #Person1# admits she is prettier than Kate. |
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#Person1#: Do you have any direct flights to Toronto?
#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto. And it is the most economical flight, just 1, 900 dollars.
#Person1#: When does the flight depart?
#Person2#: At 8 am. By the way, it also makes a refueling stop.
#Person1#: How long is the layover?
#Person2#: Less than one hour.
#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Berlin for the connecting flight?
#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.
#Person1#: So the time for the total journey is about. . . ?
#Person2#: About 13 hours.
#Person1#: Let me count. Ok, it works out for my schedule. Thanks a lot!
#Person2#: You are welcome! | #Person1# wants to fly to Toronto. #Person2# suggests #Person1# fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto. |
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#Person1#: Good morning, Star Airline. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to confirm a reservation, please. My name is Wang Lin. My flight is KF98.
#Person1#: I see. You are leaving for Berlin on July 23rd with Mr. Smith, right?
#Person2#: What? I am afraid you have made a mistake, I am leaving on July 21st alone.
#Person1#: Isn't your family name Lin?
#Person2#: No. It is Wang.
#Person1#: I am sonry. So you are loaving on Duty 21st and your seat is in the business section.
#Person2#: That's right. Thank you. | Wang Lin calls Star Airlines to confirm a reservation. Wang is leaving on July 21st alone, by KF98. |
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#Person1#: I'm interested in teaching at your school.
#Person2#: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
#Person1#: I have a TEFL certificate.
#Person2#: How many years of experience do you have?
#Person1#: I have three years of teaching ESL and four years of teaching per-school children.
#Person2#: When did you get your TEFL certificate?
#Person1#: I got my TEFL certificate three years ago.
#Person2#: Why do you want to teach at our school?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve heard many good things about it. I also like teaching young children.
#Person2#: That's great. Can you speak Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes, just a little.
#Person2#: Can you come in for an interview tomorrow at 10?
#Person1#: I sure can.
#Person2#: Great. See you then. | #Person1#'s a basic-Chinese-speaking qualified teacher with ESL and pre-school teaching experience. #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s school for an interview. |
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#Person1#: I'm hungry, let's go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!
#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liq
#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I'm looking at the price at each one of these little things and it's outrageous! This is basically a crayon!
#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and. . .
#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon! | #Person1# complains that #Person2# has spent too much time picking up cosmetics which have outrageous prices. #Person2# argues that #Person1# also spends a lot on #Person1#'s stuff. |
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#Person1#: Did you hear that they are going to start an exercise class after work?
#Person2#: Oh really? When is it going to start?
#Person1#: Next month. I think. Are you going to sign up?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I'm going to have to look at my schedule. | #Person1# says an exercise class will start next month. #Person2#'s interested and will check #Person2#'s schedule. |
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#Person1#: Good evening. I've come to see Miss Morrison
#Person2#: Oh! Good evening. I'm sorry, but she is not in. She's gone out to the theatre
#Person1#: Oh! I've just come back from Canada and I've brought a parcel from her parents
#Person2#: Please come in
#Person1#: But you're busy, aren't you?
#Person2#: I was preparing my supper but I've finished now.
#Person1#: I can leave the parcel with you, can't I?
#Person2#: Oh! yes | #Person1# comes to see Miss Morrison but she is not in. #Person1# leaves a parcel. |
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#Person1#: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
#Person2#: I'm OK.
#Person1#: I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
#Person2#: Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which is a little special.
#Person1#: OK. Yeah! Yeah!
#Person2#: First you take some eggs and crack them in a bowl, and whisk them up, quite, so they're quite high and fluffy, and in a hot pan, and you need a pan that's that's kind of small, that the sides go up at an angle. You put some oil and heat it up, so it's quite hot, and then you take your whipped up eggs, or whisked up eggs, and pour them into the pan, and as it's cooking, if you take a spatula, and push the bottom layer of the egg, to the side, to the sides, and then to the middle, so the uncooked egg gets to the bottom of the pan.
#Person1#: Oh, OK. Wow!
#Person2#: OK. And keep doing that until most of the egg is cooked so you should have a nice thick omelet and then flip it over, you'll only have to cook that side lightly. Put your fillings on the top and fold it over and let it sit just long enough to melt the cheese.
#Person1#: Wow. That sounds really good. | Keri teaches #Person1# how to make an omelet which is a little special in detail. |
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#Person1#: Lucy, you're back. What classes did you have?
#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9:00 to 10:30, art from 13:30 to 15:00. And math from 15:45 to 17:15.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teachers?
#Person2#: To be honest, I like all of them except the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.
#Person1#: That's too bad. How is your English teacher?
#Person2#: She is great. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student. She told us not to push ourselves hard for exams, but to pay more attention to communicating than memorizing.
#Person1#: Did she give you any homework?
#Person2#: Not today, she wanted us to relax tonight instead of doing homework.
#Person1#: No wonder you like the class so much. | Lucy tells #Person1# she doesn't like the math teacher because he's boring. Lucy likes the English teacher because she's encouraging and didn't give homework. |
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#Person1#: How was the movie last night?
#Person2#: I didn't really like it.
#Person1#: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography.
#Person2#: I found it very disappointing.
#Person1#: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see.
#Person2#: I wasn't happy with it.
#Person1#: Nothing is to your satisfaction. | #Person2# dislikes the movie while Mary likes the photography and the acting. |
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#Person1#: Hey, Ted. What are you up to this Friday?
#Person2#: Well, I have the day off from work.
#Person1#: That's great! Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve been working so hard lately, so I'll probably just take it easy.
#Person1#: Sounds nice.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'll probably just stay in and relax. Maybe watch a few movies.
#Person1#: Can I stop by?
#Person2#: Sure. Any time. | Ted tells #Person1# he'll stay in and relax on his day off work this Friday. |
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#Person1#: Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all your money and credit cards?
#Person2#: Well, I guess I'd probably sell my watch and camera... Or I might get a job as a waitress somewhere till I made enough money to buy a plane ticket to return home. | Jane tells #Person1# what she would do if she lost all money and cards abroad. |