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You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Do you have some questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I really want to know about the housing system in your company.
#Person1#: If you join us, our company will provide you a single dormitory. If you make great achievements, our company will offer you a flat according to the related regulations. It all depends.
#Person2#: I also want to know if there's a holiday at your company, for I must visit my parents every year.
#Person1#: Besides the official holidays, our company offers a ten days paid holiday every year, which makes it possible for you to visit your parents. Any other questions?
#Person2#: No, thanks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s company's housing system and the holiday they offer. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Do you think what I did to Elvin was out of line?
#Person2#: You could have tried to explain to him about the new programmers.
#Person1#: Elvin doesn't want any programming help. He wants all the glory for himself.
#Person2#: You might be right. He does think pretty highly of himself.
#Person1#: Did you hear the names he was calling me?
#Person2#: I heard. But did you have to tear out his nose ring? | #Person1# and Elvin had a fight. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the justice of this event. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Do you want to practice your driving right now?
#Person2#: No problem. We can do it right now.
#Person1#: Are you buckled up?
#Person2#: All right. Now what do I do?
#Person1#: Start the car.
#Person2#: Which way do you want me to go?
#Person1#: Take a left.
#Person2#: How far do you want me to go?
#Person1#: I'll tell you when to stop.
#Person2#: Just make sure to tell me beforehand.
#Person1#: We're back now, so why don't you try parking?
#Person2#: Well, that was fun. Let's do it again soon. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to practice driving and gives #Person2# instructions. #Person2# wants to do it again. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?
#Person2#: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend. | Anna needs to stay in bed for her spine injury. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Would you like to book a table, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, would you arrange it for me the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: Sure, when?
#Person2#: Six o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: For how many guests, please?
#Person2#: Six.
#Person1#: How much would you like to spend?
#Person2#: We don't care about money. We'd like to have some good dishes of local specialties.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: How many courses are there altogether, please?
#Person1#: Eight.
#Person2#: Could you tell me some of entrees about the dinner?
#Person1#: Sure. The main courses are roast Beijing duck and fried eel slices.
#Person2#: Very good. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table for the day after tomorrow and introduces to #Person2# the dinner courses. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello! I'm Penny, I moved here just now.
#Person2#: Oh, Penny, I'm Leonard, glad to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too. I thought I should come and say hello to you. I haven't known anybody.
#Person2#: It is hard to get used to a new place, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. Would you like to come here later to have a coffee? Bring all your family.
#Person2#: We'd like to. Can you tell me when we go?
#Person1#: About 4.
#Person2#: OK. Do you want us to bring something?
#Person1#: No, just come here.
#Person2#: OK, see you later.
#Person1#: Bye. | Penny moves in and meets Leonard and invites him to bring his family to have a coffee at about 4. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.
#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?
#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese.
#Person2#: Why would you like to work with us?
#Person1#: It's the job I'm interested in. And your company is the best-known. Although I don't have much experience as a manager, the job description you sent to me was very interesting. It's a job I've been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected?
#Person1#: I don't think so. As the saying goes, 'A great oak needs deep roots. ' I'm really interested in this job.
#Person2#: That's fine. Thanks for coming to see us. I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week. | #Person2# asks Daniel about how he learned about the company, why he wants to work with them, and whether he will transfer to another company if it's not what he expected. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to Wall Street?
#Person2#: Take the A train south to the Liberty Ave. stop. You should be able to find it from there.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but how do I know the subway train is going south?
#Person2#: The southbound A trains say Brooklyn.
#Person1#: O. K. , so it's this one?
#Person2#: Yeah. Hey? What are you doing? Let the people off the train before you get on.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry.
#Person2#: Jeez. Tourists. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the train to Wall Street and asks #Person1# to let people off before #Person1# getting on. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Here's some dancing. See those guys stomping, clapping and shouting? They're practicing step-dancing.
#Person2#: It sounds cool. The rhythms look really difficult.
#Person1#: They basically turn their bodies into drums. There's a national step competition every year.
#Person2#: Well, black people are supposed to be great dancers.
#Person1#: Wen! That's only a stereotype. Like all Asians are supposed to be math geniuses. I'm not a great dancer, and you said you failed calculus.
#Person2#: Ha-ha! You got me there! | #Person1# and #Person2# see some people practising dancing. #Person2# thinks black people are good at dancing but #Person1# says it's a stereotype. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello. I am calling about the apartment you advertised.
#Person2#: Yes, what kind of apartment are you interested in?
#Person1#: I am interested in one-bedroom. Do you have any available?
#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When you need it?
#Person1#: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?
#Person2#: Well, It's a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent at 650 dollars and a 300 dollars security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. Let me see, what else. . . Oh, you'll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge. And that's probably it.
#Person1#: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?
#Person2#: Sure. What time would you like to come?
#Person1#: How about 10 am?
#Person2#: Good, May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: My name is Blanca.
#Person2#: Thanks for calling, Blanca. I'll see you tomorrow. | #Person2# recommends a one-bedroom apartment and introduces some information about the apartment to Blanca. Blanca is satisfied and makes an appointment to take a look. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I want to have a suit made to measure.
#Person1#: No problem. How would you like your suit?
#Person2#: One Made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons.
#Person1#: That's fine. You can get it 6 days later. | #Person2# wants a suit made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Oh, let's just go in for a minute, I'm hungry.
#Person2#: OK, but just a snack. We're eating supper at home tonight.
#Person1#: Let's get some milk and bread.
#Person2#: I don't really like milk. How about a soda?
#Person1#: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is healthier.
#Person2#: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yoghurt. And put back those butter cookies you have in your hand.
#Person1#: Alright! I'll get some juice. How about this bread?
#Person2#: It looks fresh, but we'll be home soon.
#Person1#: But I'm hungry now! I'll get the bread and eat it at the bus stop.
#Person2#: Don't forget the juice.
#Person1#: I'll get two bottles, one for you and one for me.
#Person2#: Thanks, Now let's go. | #Person1#'s hungry and suggests buying some food. #Person2# agrees reluctantly and reminds #Person1# they're eating supper at home tonight. They discuss what to buy before going. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Would you honor us with a visit?
#Person2#: I'd love to. Thanks.
#Person1#: When will you be convenient?
#Person2#: Any time will suit me.
#Person1#: Are you doing anything tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm free tomorrow.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up at about nine o'clock, will it do?
#Person2#: All right, see you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to pay a visit tomorrow. #Person2# agrees. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Oh, please! Don't be so old-fashioned! It's totally safe.
#Person2#: I sure hope you didn't trust anyone with your credit card number.
#Person1#: All I did so far was make a bid on the Buddha. It was easy!
#Person2#: Easy? Ha!! It was easy for them to cheat you!!
#Person1#: Oh, come on! I just gave them my e-mail, my address and my phone number. And my name, of course. | #Person2# is afraid of #Person1# being cheated by others of #Person1#'s credit card number. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want.
#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting.
#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be?
#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel like a winner when you get a good price.
#Person1#: Come on. You know, you can never really win. The salesperson never loses. They make their living out of it.
#Person2#: That's true. But I just love it. Come here!
#Person1#: Oh, this silk carpet is really beautiful. Look at the pattern, and how delicate it is!
#Person2#: You do have great taste. That's the most expensive stuff here.
#Person1#: Really? Oh, this one. I like the cloisonn vase.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? I bought a same one last week. It's surprising that there is something we both like. Well, what do you think of these ceramic cups?
#Person1#: Come on. They look so cheap. Something else, please.
#Person2#: What about this picture? I think Benjamin would like it.
#Person1#: Don't underestimate his taste. I don't think he'd like it.
#Person2#: Don't be so sure. He loves the vase I bought here last week.
#Person1#: Yeah. Well, anyway, it's up to you. But I can tell that you come here often.
#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why I can always get a good price. | #Person1# doesn't understand why #Person2# asks #Person1# to come to this bargain market at first, but then finds something beautiful and interesting. #Person2# loves the market and comes here often so #Person2# can always get a good price. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?
#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking.
#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.
#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.
#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him. | #Person1# and #Person2# have signed up to join the company's Christmas party. They think that it might be a good opportunity to know people from the other departments of their company in a relaxed atmosphere. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.
#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.
#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year.
#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started.
#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly.
#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card.
#Person1#: ... Here you go
#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround?
#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to print 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay an extra for a three-day turnaround. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Where do you live, Kim?
#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown.
#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but . . . how much crime is there?
#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live?
#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Oh, I bet it's really quiet. But is there much to do there?
#Person1#: No, not much. In fact, nothing ever really happens. That's the trouble.
#Person2#: Hey. Let's trade places one weekend!
#Person1#: OK. Great idea! | Kim lives in an apartment downtown while #Person1# has a house in the suburbs. They decide to trade places one weekend. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Dear fellows. As you know, Mr. Ross will be leaving us very soon after his short but meaningful visit to our company.
#Person2#: I really want to stay a little longer, but I still have a meeting to attend. All in all, I am so impressed by your hospitality and your warm welcome. Thank you for the trouble you have taken.
#Person1#: Just as what I said in my welcome speech, Mr. Ross's visit to our company is meaningful for both our two companies. Thank you very much for your visiting. We will miss you all the time.
#Person2#: During my trip here, I learned a lot and I get to know our choice of choosing your company as our partner is definitely right. I can feel and sense the potential of your company. And at last I wish our further cooperation will be sound and successful.
#Person1#: That's our pleasure. Mr. Ross, your visit leaves gorgeous memory here. And I hope Mr. Halmiton, the president of your company can also have the chance to visit our company soon. Remember me to him, please.
#Person2#: Of course, I will. | Mr. Ross has visited #Person1#'s company and is leaving very soon. He thanks #Person1#'s hospitality and they both wish their further cooperation will be sound and successful. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, Louise. Have you seen my new supermarket yet?
#Person2#: Yes. I've heard of it actually. I suppose you must like it.
#Person1#: Yes, I mean it's marvelous.
#Person2#: Oh, Jeff. I really can't agree. I don't like it at all. My shop is much better.
#Person1#: You must be mad. I think it's really...you know...so easy to buy everything in one place.
#Person2#: Yes, it's easy. But don't you think the food isn't...I mean small shops usually have much fresher food.
#Person1#: Maybe, but you pay for it. Small shops are more expensive, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you, but supermarket staff are badly paid and they are really...but you get better service in small shops. They are much more friendly.
#Person1#: No, everyone in my supermarket is very nice. | Jeff asks Louise's opinion about Jeff's new supermarket, but Louise doesn't like it at all as the food isn't fresh. Louise prefers small shops for their better service though they are more expensive. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I think you're being a little naive.
#Person2#: If I want, I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account, which holds the money until I receive the item.
#Person1#: That proves my point! Protect yourself or you'll get burned.
#Person2#: eBay also offers free insurance. You can get a refund of up to $ 200 if you're not satisfied with your purchase.
#Person1#: $ 200? If they get a hold of your credit card number, you're going to be out a lot more than $ 200! I had a friend who... | #Person2# regrets not protecting #Person2# by paying through an escrow account, but eBay offers free insurance. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Look, Mary! There are so many people over there!
#Person2#: Oh, I remember, there is a job fair in the personnel market.
#Person1#: I have never been to the personnel market.
#Person2#: Really? I have been there several times.
#Person1#: Are there many employers?
#Person2#: Yes. The personnel market is a place specially for job-hunters and employers.
#Person1#: So there will be many large companies in the personnel market, right?
#Person2#: Yes, there are many famous corporations.
#Person1#: When will there be a job fair?
#Person2#: Every Saturday and Sunday
#Person1#: Do I need to pay to go into the personnel market?
#Person2#: No, it's free.
#Person1#: How about going there to have a look now?
#Person2#: OK, let's go. | Mary tells #Person1# there is a free job fair in the personnel market with many famous corporations. They will have a look. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#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. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.
#Person2#: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.
#Person1#: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?
#Person2#: Young people ought to carry out their responsibilities. If it's needed, they would live with their parents.
#Person1#: When I'm old, I'll also be like that.
#Person2#: You need a child first, and that's your duty, too.
#Person1#: I know that's what I must do. | #Person2# thinks elderly people and young people live separately would be good, but young people need to live with their parents if needed. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: How many people are traveling with you today, miss?
#Person2#: Just me. I'm traveling alone.
#Person1#: And how many bags do you have?
#Person2#: Just one carry-on and one that I want to check.
#Person1#: You must be going to some island to relax in the sun where all you need is a swim suit and a toothbrush.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Well, you have fun.
#Person2#: I will have fun. | #Person2# tells #Person1# she's travelling alone. #Person1# checks the bag and lets her go. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, Dora, I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I didn't go anywhere. I stayed at home.
#Person1#: What's up? You look unhappy.
#Person2#: Nothing. I just feel very lonely in this city. I miss my family.
#Person1#: Oh, I know. Sometimes I have the same feeling with you. But you'd better not be so emotional.
#Person2#: Can you stay and accompany me for a while?
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. You can call me any time you are alone from now on.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. You are so sweet.
#Person1#: Not at all. We are friends. | Dora's stayed home for a long time. She feels alone and misses her family. #Person1# accompanies her for a while. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, Nancy. I'm sorry, but I just missed the 8:50 bus to the museum. I'm afraid I'll be a little late.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. The next bus will be coming at 9:00. You can catch that one. The museum opens at 9:30. | Nancy tells #Person1# that #Person1# won't be late if #Person1# catches the next bus. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Our maths teacher is rather humorous.
#Person2#: On the contrary, I think he's very serious.
#Person1#: No, not at all. His examples are really interesting.
#Person2#: So they're easy to remember.
#Person1#: Yeah, how about your maths teacher?
#Person2#: He's an old antique, very serious.
#Person1#: Bad luck, Anne.
#Person2#: Hey! How about your history teacher?
#Person1#: She's another antique.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. | #Person1# and Anne are discussing #Person1#'s maths teacher and Anne's maths and history teacher. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I was thinking about applying for the new position.
#Person2#: Do you think that is a good idea?
#Person1#: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure.
#Person2#: What are your main concerns?
#Person1#: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I would like the job.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, I've thought about that myself.
#Person1#: I am also thinking about the pay.
#Person2#: Could you take a slight pay decrease for a chance to move forward?
#Person1#: Yes, it might be worth it. I am not certain.
#Person2#: I think I'm convinced that trying for this position is the best choice for you. | #Person1# hesitates about whether to apply for the job. #Person2# thinks the position is the best choice for #Person1#. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What's your email address?
#Person2#: It's bluedog123.
#Person1#: Bluedog123. Are you sure that's all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: No. That's incomplete.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: What's your mailing address?
#Person2#: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.
#Person1#: That's correct.
#Person2#: So what's the problem?
#Person1#: Bluedog123 is just the street. You have to give me the city, state, and ZIP code.
#Person2#: Oh, I get it. My email address is bluedog123@yahoo. com. | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s email address. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Jane, the meeting is scheduled from 1:00 this afternoon. Have you made the necessary arrangements?
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Miller. We'll use the conference room on the third floor for the meeting.
#Person1#: That's right. The meeting is very important. Where shall the guests be received before the meeting begins?
#Person2#: In the dining room. It's spacious there.
#Person1#: We'll have several foreign guests to attend the meeting.
#Person2#: I've arranged for an interpreter to be present. But it is said these foreigners could speak English.
#Person1#: Really? I'll also try to speak slowly. How would you arrange the guests'seats, Jane?
#Person2#: We've prepared name cards to be put on the conference table for guests to sit by. What time would you like refreshments served, Mr. Miller?
#Person1#: Well, after my report, there will be an interval for rest and refreshments.
#Person2#: All right, I see. | Jane tells Mr.Miller about the necessary arrangements she has made for the meeting. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings,Edgar?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.
#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it?
#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?
#Person1#: ID? What's that?
#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done it.
#Person2#: Ok. Choose the card which you like best, and fill in the following blanks with both your and your friend's names and e-mail addresses.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Don't forget to send.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. Thanks. | Edgar tells #Person1# the steps to send an e-card via Yahoo Greetings. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Have you ever done your shopping at Whole Foods market?
#Person2#: I haven't shopped there. How is the food?
#Person1#: The food there is wonderful.
#Person2#: I go to Sons for my groceries.
#Person1#: I prefer the food at Whole Foods.
#Person2#: Is there something wrong with Sons?
#Person1#: Sons doesn't offer a lot of organic foods.
#Person2#: Do they offer organic foods at Whole Foods?
#Person1#: Yes, that's the place to go to get healthier food.
#Person2#: Maybe I'll try that store out.
#Person1#: If you like Sons, then I'm sure you'll love Whole Foods.
#Person2#: You're making me a believer. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between Whole Foods market and Sons. #Person2# will try Whole Foods which offers organic foods. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: After I am accepted for unemployment benefits, what will happen next?
#Person2#: You will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.
#Person1#: What will that tell me?
#Person2#: The Award Letter will tell you how much you will receive weekly.
#Person1#: Are there any other forms that I need to fill out?
#Person2#: You will need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks.
#Person1#: What information will I need to provide on that form?
#Person2#: They will need to know where you worked and how much money you made.
#Person1#: Are there any other questions on the form?
#Person2#: Basically, they want to know that you were available for work and not sick. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter and need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks after being accepted for unemployment benefits. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: And I realized we were completely lost, but at least we got there in the end.
#Person2#: Funny you should say that because, er, a similar thing happened to me one time when I was abroad. We were actually doing a concert in this bar in Germany.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: I was actually about to appear on stage, you know, with the band, and I just thought, 'I'll just go out for a little walk and get some fresh air,' 'cause I had about half an hour before we had to go on.
#Person1#: Uh-huh.
#Person2#: And I went outside,you know,had a look around, walked around for a bit... and then I decided to go back and, uh, I couldn't find it! It was about two minutes before we were supposed to start.
#Person1#: No, you're joking!
#Person2#: Yeah! I thought, 'Ah! What am I gonna do?'
#Person1#: Could you ask for directions?
#Person2#: Well, I tried. I asked an old woman, but she didn't speak English, and I don't speak German...
#Person1#: Don't you? Oh, right.
#Person2#: And then, I realized I couldn't remember the name of the bar, or the street it was on or anything. So, you know, I was in the middle of a town I didn't know, not knowing the language... and luckily, I saw someone wearing one of our T-shirts. He was obviously going to the conceit, so I sort of followed him back to the bar.
#Person1#: Wow, that was lucky! Thank goodness!
#Person2#: And when I got there, the guys were like, 'Where have you been? We thought you'd run out on us!' Anyway, we managed. | #Person1# and #Person2# were lost but at least got there in the end. #Person2# shares with #Person1# the similar experience of getting lost when doing a concert in a bar in Germany. |
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#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days, you'll get all your money back. If it is over 7 days, you'll get back 80% of what you paid. Also, if you want to change the pants, just bring them in and will do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That will be $70 please. How would you like to pay for it? Cash, check or card?
#Person1#: By card, here you are.
#Person2#: Ok, sir, here you are, thank you very much.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the policy on returns. #Person1# thinks it's good and pays for the pants by card. |
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#Person1#: What happened to your eye?
#Person2#: Nothing really, I went to kiss my daughter on the cheek last night, and she reached up to stop me. One of her fingernails scraped my eye.
#Person1#: That sounds painful, it wasn't too bad at first, but the next morning. It really hurt.
#Person2#: You'd better see a doctor. There might be a scar.
#Person1#: I'd planned to see a doctor this morning, but was asked to meet an important client by my manager.
#Person2#: Oh, you're always so busy. | #Person2#'s eye was scraped by the fingernails of #Person2#'s daughter and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor. |
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#Person1#: There are something wrong with my computer.
#Person2#: Really, what's wrong with it?
#Person1#: The computer doesn't work when I push the power cotton.
#Person2#: Oh, do you use your computer often?
#Person1#: Yes, I don't know why it doesn't work this time.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Have you got receipt with you?
#Person1#: Yeah!
#Person2#: We'll go to your house and repair it on Tuesday. Ok?
#Person1#: OK, I'll expected you around 2 o'clock?
#Person2#: See you then. | There's something wrong with #Person1#'s computer. #Person2#'ll come to repair it on Tuesday. |
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#Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to your friend's wedding. I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony. Is that common?
#Person2#: Well, some people use a standard set of words, but many couples today write their own wedding vows.
#Person1#: Your tradition of throwing rice as they got into their car was interesting, but it didn't look like real rice to me.
#Person2#: It wasn't. It was birdseed. We don't throw rice anymore because someone discovered that birds come along and eat the rice and have trouble digesting it.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't think of that. Well, this reception reminds me of weddingparties back in China. Plenty of food and drink, music and dancing, and interesting traditions.
#Person2#: Wait until you see what happens next! The bride is getting ready to throw her bouquet. Let's go over and watch.
#Person1#: She's got quite a crowd around her. Oh, look! That little girl caught it!
#Person2#: She's my friend's ten-year-old niece. I guess there won't be another wedding in this family for a long time. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for inviting #Person1# to the wedding. #Person1# is interested in the wedding process during which birdseed is thrown. In the end, the niece of #Person2#'s friend gets the bouquet. |
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#Person1#: how was school today, Dominic?
#Person2#: I hate school!
#Person1#: why? What happened?
#Person2#: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today!
#Person1#: it's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?
#Person2#: yes, but it's so humiliating! I don't want my friends to know I failed!
#Person1#: why didn't you do a good job?
#Person2#: I don't know. I sat down in my seat, looked at my paper, and then my mind just went totally blank.
#Person1#: do you think you studied enough for the exam?
#Person2#: no. . .
#Person1#: what did you do last night?
#Person2#: I watched TV.
#Person1#: did you study at all last night for your exam?
#Person2#: no, not really.
#Person1#: I am sure if you had studied, you would have done well. When can you re-take your exam?
#Person2#: tomorrow.
#Person1#: alright. Get out your books and I'll help you prepare. | Dominic failed an exam and he thinks it's humiliating to re-take the exam tomorrow, but he didn't study for it last night. #Person1#'ll help him prepare. |
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#Person1#: Mary, I've some bad news for you.
#Person2#: I have already known that. I didn't get the scholarship, right?
#Person1#: Yes. The board was favorably impressed with your application, but the competition was very fierce.
#Person2#: Can you help me? You know I do need the scholarship.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't I advise you to try again next year.
#Person2#: Thank you. I will. | #Person1# tells Mary she didn't get the scholarship and advises her to try again next year. |
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.
#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin here?
#Person1#: Yes, our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf.
#Person2#: Oh, I see it. Do you have multi-vitamins?
#Person1#: Yes, right over here.
#Person2#: ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins. ) That'll be $ 16. 00.
#Person1#: Here's a twenty.
#Person2#: Here's your change. Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# fill the prescription and gets #Person1# aspirin and vitamin. |
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#Person1#: Are you through with your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we are. Could we have the check please?
#Person1#: Here you go. I can take care of it here when you are already.
#Person2#: Do you accept checks?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry we don't. We accept credit cards and cash.
#Person2#: Well, I don't have any cash with me, I'll have to put it on a credit.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll be right back. Do you need any to go boxes? I'd be glad to bring you some when I come back.
#Person2#: Yes, we do, thank you. | Checks are not accepted at #Person1#'s restaurant so #Person2# pays the bill by credit card. |
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#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?
#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.
#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl
#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that?
#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrnagement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their heirarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the heirarchy. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. |
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#Person1#: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please.
#Person2#: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.
#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: About twelve hours. We currently have tickets available only for first class on the express train. If you ' d like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive.
#Person1#: Yeah, I think that is the best option. Do you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is such a long time!
#Person2#: Yes, of course. There is a dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all times. We do provide complimentary water and coffee for all of our passengers.
#Person1#: Great! I ' ll take it.
#Person2#: Here you are sir. Your train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot. Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time or else you might miss your train!
#Person1#: I understand. Thank you very much!
#Person2#: Have a great trip. | #Person1# would like to purchase a one-way ticket to Brussels. #Person2# recommends a sleeper on the overnight train which takes twelve hours and serves food. #Person1# takes it. |
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#Person1#: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a dozen tooth brushes, some baby's wipes, and a small bottle of aspirin.
#Person2#: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want?
#Person1#: Give me one bottle of one hundred tablets.
#Person2#: And what kind of toothbrushes would you like?
#Person1#: Can I have a look at them?
#Person2#: Sure. This brand is supposed to be very good, but they're expensive. Those are new products. They come in several colors and sizes. There is also hard, soft, and medium.
#Person1#: Are they cheaper?
#Person2#: This one is 10 % off. That one has no reduction, but you can get a free tube of toothpaste with six toothbrushes.
#Person1#: So if I buy a dozen, I'll get two free tubes of toothpaste?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Good. I 'll take a dozen of them then.
#Person2#: And here is your aspirin. What else did you say you want?
#Person1#: Baby's wipes. Johnson's.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: Well, actually I'd like to buy some vitamins for my son. He's five months old. Can you suggest any?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are. This one is excellent. Just mix one drop of it with milk.
#Person1#: Thanks. That'll be all. | #Person1# buys a bottle of Centrum, a dozen toothbrushes, some baby's wipes, a small bottle of aspirin, and an excellent vitamin that #Person2# suggests is suitable for #Person1#'s son from #Person2#. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but you have to put your bags here before entering the market.
#Person2#: Oh. I am sorry. I was busy looking for some whisky. Can you tell me the exactly place where I can find any?
#Person1#: Yes, it's on the third floor. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to put his bags there. |
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#Person1#: How much will my pay be, if you don ' t mind my asking?
#Person2#: We would like to start you off at 1, 500 yuan a month, not including bonus and overtime pay. We don ' t give bonus every month, but we offer a semi-annual bonus. And you will receive two weeks paid vacation a year, as well. Does it suit you?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you. May I ask for an apartment?
#Person2#: No problem. We'll supply you with an apartment of two bedrooms and a living room. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will receive a monthly pay of 1,500 yuan plus bonus and overtime pay. #Person1# wants an apartment, and #Person2# agrees. |
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#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering how I'd go about getting a credit card.
#Person2#: Certainly, Sir. You do have a Current Account with us right?
#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm afraid I don't. Is that necessary?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir. In order to get a credit card with us, you'll need to open a Current Account here. Could you please fill out this form with your relevant details?
#Person1#: That's done. Do you need to see any credentials?
#Person2#: Yes, a passport will be fine.
#Person1#: I don't have my passport on me at the moment. I'll just pop back to my office and pick it up.
#Person2#: That's fine, Sir. We'll see you again a little later. | #Person2# needs to see #Person1#'s credentials to get a credit card for #Person1#, and #Person1#'ll go back to pick up the passport. |
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#Person1#: Steven, can you give us a summary about your work? What do you get from your work?
#Person2#: I have accumulated a wealth of practical experience in work as a chief advertisement designer. Moreover, I realized teamwork is the key to success.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: I think building team spirit among the coworkers is very important. I believe we can accomplish a miracle if we stick together.
#Person1#: Very good. Anything else?
#Person2#: My advantage is that I have strong sense of responsibility. But I lack patience.
#Person1#: I must praise you for your modesty and diligence. What's your plan next?
#Person2#: I will listen and learn more when I start my new job. I plan to become more professional in my field.
#Person1#: I've got to commend you ; you really did a good job.
#Person2#: Thanks for your compliment, but there is still plenty more to learn. | Steve is at a Job interview, he is very experienced in his field as chief advertisement designer, along with realization of the importance of team work. #Person2# praised him for his modesty and past work. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term.
#Person1#: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year.
#Person2#: Really? What's she like?
#Person1#: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher.
#Person2#: Why? What makes her so good?
#Person1#: For one thing, she is really funny. She's also smart. So you learn a lot.
#Person2#: What do you think of Professor Vance?
#Person1#: He is boring. Most students fall asleep in his class and he is hard to talk to.
#Person2#: OK. I'll try to get into Professor Holds class.
#Person1#: You won't be sorry. | Rosa's trying to pick an English literature course. #Person1# recommends Professor Hold's class and doesn't suggest Professor Vance's. |
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#Person1#: I was thinking of starting my own business. I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business but I can't stand working in the food industry.
#Person2#: OK, but what do you really want to do?
#Person1#: I want to sell skateboards, clothing and shoes.
#Person2#: You want to run a clothing shop?
#Person1#: No, it's actually a skateboarding shop.
#Person2#: What would make your shop different from all the others?
#Person1#: I thought we could make our own T-shirts. Maybe you and dad could lend me some money first.
#Person2#: Sounds OK to me, but you'll have to talk to your dad about this too. | #Person1# wants to start a skateboarding shop and make their own T-shirts by lending money from #Person2# and #Person1#'s dad. |
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#Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, aren't you? So what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, in the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulties in getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples, not to mention two people from different cultures.
#Person2#: Now we have a two-year-old boy. We're very happy that he's healthy and smart.
#Person1#: Oh, so he's half Chinese and half American. That's unusual. What languages does he speak, then?
#Person2#: Right now he speaks mostly English, and he can say a few Chinese words. But he will learn in the future.
#Person1#: What does he look like? Can people tell?
#Person2#: Yes, people surely can. He's whiter than the Chinese kids, and his hair is a little blonde. My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though. | #Person2# is married to a foreigner. #Person2# talks to #Person1# about her marriage and her child. |
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#Person1#: Hey, Dora! What kind of books do you like to read?
#Person2#: I read everything I can get my hands on but I like love stories best. What do you think about the love stories?
#Person1#: I hate to tell you this, but they are nothing but sob stories.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I like them. Then what's your favorite book?
#Person1#: I'm fond of history books.
#Person2#: Oh, the history books are dull to me. | Dora likes love stories but #Person1# dislikes them. #Person1# likes history books while Dora dislikes them. |
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#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?
#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?
#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.
#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?
#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.
#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?
#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look at it. Isn't that your car?
#Person1#: Well, it was my car.
#Person2#: Didn't you have a crash?
#Person1#: That's right. I drove it into a lamp post. Can your mechanics repair it?
#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car. | #Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one. |
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#Person1#: it's such a nice day outside. Let's take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.
#Person2#: you know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world.
#Person1#: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won't cost you anything.
#Person2#: what kind of errands do we need to run?
#Person1#: well, we could go to the newsagent's to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher's to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist's to pick up your prescription from the doctor.
#Person2#: I'll only go if we can stop at the office-license to pick up something to drink for tonight.
#Person1#: fine, we'll do that on the way home, so we don't have to carry it the whole time.
#Person2#: sounds good. You have to promise not go into any of the stores in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting rooms, especially if the stores have special offers.
#Person1#: I promise. We're only going for a walk to get some exercise and to get some things done that we haven't had time for.
#Person2#: ok, let's go then!
#Person1#: do you have any money?
#Person2#: for what?
#Person1#: for our errands, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street.
#Person2#: you said you were only going to window shop!
#Person1#: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market!
#Person2#: I should have known... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# walk into town and do some window-shopping together to get some exercise in and get some errands run. At first, #Person2# is unwilling to go, but later #Person2# agrees since #Person1# promises not to go into any of the stores in the mall. |
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#Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for an apartment, I'd like two bedrooms.
#Person1#: All right. Have a seat, please. Let me ask you a few questions. First of all, may I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name's Donald Eakins.
#Person1#: How do you spell your last name, Mr.Eakins.
#Person2#: It's E-A-K-I-N-S.
#Person1#: E-A-K-I-N-S.First name, Donald. And what's your present address, Mr.Eakins?
#Person2#: It's 1446 Pine Street.
#Person1#: 1446 Pine. That's in San Francisco, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. | Donald Eakins is looking for an apartment. #Person1# asks about his personal information and his present address. |
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#Person1#: I came here to get a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.
#Person1#: What comes next?
#Person2#: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.
#Person1#: Should I do anything else?
#Person2#: Your arms need to be raised to shoulder height.
#Person1#: Is this OK?
#Person2#: So far, so good.
#Person1#: How come you are walking away?
#Person2#: I am not leaving. I just need you to take a really deep breath, hold it, and then let it out.
#Person1#: Will I be finished then?
#Person2#: You will be able to put your clothes on as soon as I have checked the film. | #Person1# is getting a chest X-ray and #Person2# guides #Person1# to be X-rayed and checks the film. |
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#Person1#: Here! Here! Use my card!
#Person2#: No, you don't! I should treat my new brother-in-law!
#Person1#: Not on your life! I'm the best man, so I pay!
#Person2#: OK, OK. On one condition.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: You come back here with me tomorrow, and it's my treat!
#Person1#: You've got it! But are we coming back for the music, or for the fruit? | #Person1# and #Person2# are arguing on who treats this time. |
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#Person1#: Can I have a cup of coffee please?
#Person2#: Sure. What size would you like? Here are cup sizes.
#Person1#: Uhm, I want to take a large one with sugar, please.
#Person2#: Alright. Anything else? How about soft drinks?
#Person1#: No. Erm, those cream cakes look really good. I'll take one.
#Person2#: OK. That's $2.18 for the coffee and $1.50 for the cake.
#Person1#: Here's $5. Keep the change.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# buys a large cup of coffee with sugar and a piece of cream cake with #Person2#'s assistance. |
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#Person1#: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket?
#Person2#: I've never gotten one. Have you?
#Person1#: I got a ticket yesterday.
#Person2#: Really? What did you get one for?
#Person1#: I parked in the red zone.
#Person2#: Why did you do that?
#Person1#: I needed to get something really quick.
#Person2#: Where did you park at?
#Person1#: At my apartment building.
#Person2#: Don't you have your own parking spot?
#Person1#: I needed to be fast.
#Person2#: That was very lazy of you. | #Person1# got a ticket yesterday for parking in the red zone. |
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#Person1#: I just called the airport. Our flight has been delayed for 3 hours.
#Person2#: What? That's terrible. We just checked out of the hotel. Now what are we supposed to do?
#Person1#: Well, the woman at the airport said that all flights are delayed due to heavy fog. They expect the fog to lift by noon time because they'll be some wind then.
#Person2#: In that case, why don't we just have a relaxing breakfast here in the hotel restaurant? Then we'll catch a taxi to the airport around 11:00. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the flight delay. #Person2# suggests that they have a relaxing breakfast and catch a taxi to the airport. |
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#Person1#: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think?
#Person2#: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.
#Person1#: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning.
#Person2#: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you and the salesman agreed on a price?
#Person1#: Yes, he finally agreed to accept the discounted price I asked.
#Person2#: Then have you thought about how to pay?
#Person1#: Well, I've saved up enough money to pay cash for this car.
#Person2#: Good. Let me go with you to make the payment and drive the car home for you.
#Person1#: Thank you. That would make it much easier for me.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Let's go take care of that right now. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the car is a good deal. #Person1#'s friend Jack helped to check it and the salesman agreed on a discount. #Person2#'ll go with #Person1# to pay. |
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#Person1#: What would you say if I told you I was going to quit school?
#Person2#: I'd say, think twice about it. Well, you are not going to quit school, are you?
#Person1#: I don't know. I failed my exam.
#Person2#: What did you get?
#Person1#: A B plus.
#Person2#: That's not bad.
#Person1#: But I should have aced it. I mean I finished the paper so quickly, thinking it's a piece of cake. But when I knew my result, I was like what? That can't be true!
#Person2#: Listen, John. I understand that you are such an excellent student and I know you must have lots of stress, but you really want to give up?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I just don't know how to handle this. This is my first time, you know.
#Person2#: I know. Don't worry. Do you know what you should do?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: You need to blow off some steam. The world is not on your shoulder.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: Forget about school and exams. Come over to my house and have fun. I have some really good DVDs.
#Person1#: Thanks. But I really don't feel like watching movies tonight. I have to get an early start in the morning.
#Person2#: Then go to bed and have a good sleep.
#Person1#: I guess that's what I need. Thanks. You're being a really good friend.
#Person2#: Of course I am. Well, pleasant dreams!
#Person1#: Thanks, bye. | John got an unsatisfied grade in his exam and considers quitting school. #Person2# comforts him and lets him forget those things. John feels thankful to have such a helpful friend. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm wondering if you could tell me how to find a place where I could have my shoes fixed. I'm new in this city.
#Person2#: Of course. You can always look in the yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair.
#Person1#: The yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair. But I haven't got one right now.
#Person2#: There's a good shoe repair shop not far from here. Go down the street and turn left at the fourth crossing. It's next to the bank.
#Person1#: Well, do you know its name?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I can't remember the name of the shop. It's near the police station. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: By the way, when will it be closed in the afternoon?
#Person2#: Half past five. Time is enough for you to get there. | #Person1# asks #Person2# where #Person1# can fix shoes. #Person2# suggests looking in the yellow pages but #Person1# doesn't have one, then #Person2# recommends a shop near the police station. |
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#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says #Person2#'s pronunciation is very good. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you serve breakfast here?
#Person2#: Sure, you want a continental one or an American one?
#Person1#: An American one, please. I am in a hurry.
#Person2#: OK, sir, yours will be ready in a few seconds. | #Person1# orders an American breakfast with #Person2#'s assistance. |
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#Person1#: Hi dear, I'm tired and don't want to cook. Shall we have dinner in a restaurant?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to tell you. Jane and Bill invited us to dinner this evening. I promised we'd go.
#Person1#: Good. You know, I love Jane's cooking. What's the time?
#Person2#: 6:30 PM. Bill said we could go to the bar together after dinner. That's nice. Shall we take them anything? No Jane said she'd like to do all the food preparation herself.
#Person1#: That's nice. Shall we take them anything?
#Person2#: No Jane said she'd like to do all the food preparation herself. What about taking a bottle of wine? Bill loves wine.
#Person1#: I'd rather take some Flowers. I know Jane loves roses.
#Person2#: Good, I'll buy some on my way home. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Jane and Bill invited them to have dinner together. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy some roses for Jane. |
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#Person1#: Hello, XYZ Accounting.
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Brian Robinson, please?
#Person1#: Mister Robinson is in a meeting right now. Can I put you through to his voicemail?
#Person2#: No thanks, I'll try back later. I just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return.
#Person1#: Oh, maybe another accountant could help you. I think Gina Bowers could answer your questions. I'll transfer you if you like?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be great. Thank you. | #Person2# phones XYZ Accounting to ask Brian Robinson about #Person2#'s tax return. #Person1# tells #Person2# Robinson isn't available and suggests transferring #Person2# to Gina Bowers for help. |
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#Person1#: Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that's impossible because I haven't been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it. | Jim is not going to buy the Ford car. |
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry, but I've lost my passbook.
#Person1#: Well. Can you tell me how much you have deposited?
#Person2#: About RMB 12, 000.
#Person1#: Please let me have your name and your savings account number if you remember it.
#Person2#: I'm Bob Brown. But I can't recall my account number.
#Person1#: Don't worry, Mr. Brown. Let me try to check it for you. One moment, please. Yes, I have your account number here. The balance is exactly RMB 12, 000
#Person2#: Thank goodness. It is still there. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Please fill out this lost passbook bill and list the code word you used when you first opened your account.
#Person2#: OK. | Bob lost his passbook and reports the loss to #Person2#. #Person2# checks it and finds Bob's money is still there. |
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#Person1#: I didn't expect to see you at this hour. You must have goofed off again.
#Person2#: Goofed off? Maybe, but I'm not a clock-watcher. I finished doing what I should do and then knock off an hour earlier.
#Person1#: You'll be sorry if the boss finds it out. He may probably give you the bag.
#Person2#: I'm sure of what I'm doing. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# has goofed off while #Person2# argues #Person2# finishes the work in advance. |
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#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Tompkins. Our newspaper is going to print an article about new products. Could you tell me about the new home your company has built? I understand it promises to be a model for the houses of the future.
#Person2#: Certainly. The idea is not to have a house full of different things. This is a complete home system. It will make people's lives easier.
#Person1#: OK! So tell me how this house will make my life easier?
#Person2#: When you arrive at the front door, you won't need a key. The door will open with a touch of your finger. You'll be able to call your refrigerator when you're at the grocery store and find out how much you need to buy. Isn't it wonderful?
#Person1#: Can I call the washing machine as well?
#Person2#: Sure. But you won't need to. The house comes with a robot. It is programmed to clean the house and do the washing.
#Person1#: What does it cost?
#Person2#: A million dollars.
#Person1#: A million dollars! It will be the 22nd century before I can afford to buy one! | #Person1# interviews Tompkins about the new home his company builds. It's a complete home system with a convenient living function and a cleaning robot. It costs a million dollars. |
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#Person1#: David, where did you get so many old books?
#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap so I bought some.
#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?
#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I want to continue to improve my Chinese so they'll be very helpful.
#Person1#: When will you come to China again?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe several years later or maybe next year. That all depends.
#Person1#: Depends on what?
#Person2#: It depends on whether my mom will recover or not. If she is still ill, I cannot leave her to work in China. | David will take the old books he bought to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes back to China depends on his mother's health. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
#Person1#: You mean used cars?
#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problems.
#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now.
#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car.
#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there? | Tom needs to get another car. Nancy puts up some suggestions, and Tom wants a new car with easy loans. |
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#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for some winter clothes. And I notice you have pre-season sale on all your winter apparel.
#Person1#: Yes, everything is 25 % off.
#Person2#: Do you have any skirt that will go with this sweater?
#Person1#: Sure, we have both skirts and slacks that will go well with the sweater. I especially like this flowery skirt. It's very much in style this year.
#Person2#: I don't think that shade of green will go with my complexion. Do you have any of those skirts in black or tan?
#Person1#: Look on the rack to your right.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Just show me where the fitting rooms are now. I can't wait to try this on. | #Person1# wants to buy a skirt. #Person2# recommends a green skirt but #Person1# chooses to try on another one. |
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#Person1#: Morning, Tom! What are you doing over there? Learning to dance?
#Person2#: Can't you see? I'm practicing tai chi!
#Person1#: Oh, my goodness. I'm sorry. But I don't think tai chi is to be practiced like that.
#Person2#: I'm just a beginner. Did my poses make me the butt of jokes?
#Person1#: Well, they just look a bit funny. but far from making a laughing stock out of you.
#Person2#: So, is there anything wrong with my strokes?
#Person1#: To begin with, you should keep your neck erect upward at any time.
#Person2#: Like this?
#Person1#: Good! And then, the entire body. Never incline your body forward or backward. Take care to regulate the point of balance. Place it at your waist.
#Person2#: Did I do it right?
#Person1#: No! You should avoid sticking out your belly. Keep your hip steady. Don't swing.
#Person2#: What should I do with my legs then?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, things are quite different with the limbs. Keep your knees bent a little. Right, they should be rich in elasticity. Move slowly when you shift your centre of gravity from one leg to another.
#Person2#: Fantastic! I guess the same is true with the arms, right?
#Person1#: Exactly! Move your arms in a relaxed manner. Well. don't stretch yourfingers stiffly. Just keep them in a natural shape. | Tom is practicing tai chi, but #Person1# thinks Tom looks a bit funny. #Person1# gives suggestions on the strokes and Tom follows the guidance. |
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#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is ... uh ... your dad home?
#Person1#: Just a minute please.
#Person3#: Hello.
#Person2#: Uh ... yeah ... uh hello? Yeah, um ... is ... uh ... Nick home please?
#Person3#: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now.
#Person2#: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you ... um ... take a message?
#Person3#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Yeah. This is ... my name's Nick Johnson. And if ...
#Person3#: The phone number?
#Person2#: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248.
#Person3#: 589-7248?
#Person2#: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30?
#Person3#: Okay.
#Person2#: Alright, and uh. Now, I think ... are you his daughter?
#Person3#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Yeah, now what's your name?
#Person3#: I ... I'm not supposed to tell that.
#Person2#: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called.
#Person3#: Okay.
#Person2#: Okay, bye.
#Person3#: Bye. | Johnson calls to find #Person3#'s dad Nick. #Person1# answers it and passes to #Person3#. Nick is not available now so Johnson leaves his number and asks #Person3# to tell Nick. |
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#Person1#: Please show me that hat, please.
#Person2#: This one?
#Person1#: No, the one next to it.
#Person2#: The mirror is behind you, sir.
#Person1#: Is this a furry hat?
#Person2#: No, sir. It's a genuine bonnet.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. | #Person1# tries a genuine bonnet with #Person2#'s help. |
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#Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.
#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.
#Person1#: Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard that the people here usually arrive around thirty minutes later than the time they set.
#Person2#: I'm not used to the way they treat time here. They wouldn't see me if we were in China. I missed the appointment because I was forty-five minutes late at Shanghai. I think if I was in the states, they might probably arrive latter than me.
#Person1#: It's just that Chinese people pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people. But the american may be more casual.
#Person2#: I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
#Person1#: Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.
#Person3#: Lily? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. I did not expect that you would arrive such early! | Lily and her papa are waiting for the dean. They think that Chinese are more punctual while Americans are more casual. Though they've been waiting for a while, the dean thinks they arrive early. |
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#Person1#: I am sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that. | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for losing #Person2#'s book. |
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#Person1#: Wow! I can't believe I'm standing here!
#Person2#: What are you so excited about?
#Person1#: I'm standing in front of an exquisite work of art!
#Person2#: What's the big deal? It's just a picture of some woman.
#Person1#: I've seen it so many times in books, but I never imagined I'd get to see it in person.
#Person2#: There are tons of other paintings that I think are better.
#Person1#: Maybe so, but do you have any idea how much this one is worth?
#Person2#: No, how much is it worth?
#Person1#: About 80 million dollars.
#Person2#: Whoa. | #Person1# is seeing an art painting in person and tells #Person2# it worths about 80 million dollars. |
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#Person1#: Oh no, what happened in here, Alexa? Why are there some dead plants?
#Person2#: I know. Every planned comes in alive and ends up dead. I definitely do not have a green thumb.
#Person1#: People always say that, but it's not that hard to keep house plants. What did you do to care for this one?
#Person2#: That one had a big flower on it, so I put it in the sunlight.
#Person1#: This is a winter plant from North China. It doesn't do well in direct sunlight, just move it here. Didn't you look up how to care for it when you got it?
#Person2#: No, I just thought it was pretty and it was doing OK in the shop.
#Person1#: And this one here is all yellow, that means you gave it too much water.
#Person2#: Too much water? I think if it doesn't need for water, it doesn't have to drink it.
#Person1#: That's not how plants work, I'm afraid the root system of this one is destroyed. You'll have to throw this one away. Look, here's an app with plant information. | #Person1# finds that Alexa doesn't know how to keep house plants and recommends her an app with plant information. |
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#Person1#: I have a sweet tooth. I can not help but think about having something sweet between meals.
#Person2#: A new candy shop just opened around the corner last week. They have a variety of candies and it is always full of people.
#Person1#: That sounds really attractive. Let's go to that candy shop now.
#Person2#: Are you serious? It is always crowded with many people.
#Person1#: why not? I would like to buy some candies. Since there are so many people, I think they must have delicious candy.
#Person2#: Look at the candy bar over there. It is so colorful and tasty.
#Person1#: They have lollypops, chocolate drops, fruit candy, mints, pearbrittles and toffee. They are in different colors and flavors.
#Person2#: I want to get a big bag and buy a little of everything.
#Person1#: Me too. I finally understand why a small shop like this can always befilmed with dozens of people.
#Person2#: To be honest, I care only about whether I can have some delicious candy eat. I couldn't care less about whether the shop is popular or not.
#Person1#: You are a candy terminator. Be careful or you'll get a lot of cavities.
#Person2#: That is true. Speaking of cavities, I am starting to feel something is wrong with my teeth now. Let's get more strawberry chocolate drops before we go home.
#Person1#: You really can't live without candy. | #Person1# has a sweet tooth. #Person1# and #Person2# go to a new candy shop which just opened but is always crowded. #Person1# finds various kinds of sweets in the shop. #Person2# cares only about candies and #Person1# warns #Person2# of cavities. |
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#Person1#: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is James.
#Person1#: What's your nationality?
#Person2#: American.
#Person1#: What's your relationship with the victim?
#Person2#: I don't know him.
#Person1#: Why did you attack the victim?
#Person2#: Because he beat me first when I tried to stop him from grabbing my bag and running away.
#Person1#: How many times did you stab the victim?
#Person2#: I stabbed his belly three times.
#Person1#: Did you know hat your actions might cause serous injuries or death?
#Person2#: I knew, but I couldn't myself.
#Person1#: Was it your intention to kill the victim?
#Person2#: No. I didn't kill him on purpose, madam. It's him who caused the incident. I need to see my attorney.
#Person1#: OK. Give me his number and we'll contact him. | #Person1# investigates James, who stabbed the victim three times but claims that the victim attacked him first and caused the incident. He asks to see his attorney. |
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#Person1#: Good morning. Craftsman Company. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, good morning. This is Mr. Suzuki from Video TV. May I speak to Mr. Johnson?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Johnson is out at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Uh, yes, okay. Tell him John Suzuki called. That's S-U-Z-U-K-I.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: From Video TV.
#Person1#: Yes, Video TV.
#Person2#: Tell him I telephoned. I'd like to see him about the videotapes. Can he call me this afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, Of course. What's your telephone number?
#Person2#: It's, area code 413, 447-9626.
#Person1#: That is 413-447-9662?
#Person2#: No, that's 447-9626.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry, 447-9626.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Extension 162.
#Person1#: Extension 162. Okay, Mr. Suzuki. I'll give him the message.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye. | Mr. Suzuki calls to see Mr. Johnson about some videotapes but Mr. Johnson is out. #Person1# will tell Mr. Johnson about the call. |
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#Person1#: Let me see. How much should I pay for you?
#Person2#: Don't think about it!
#Person1#: No, this will not do. Let me see.
#Person2#: You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up.
#Person1#: Good ideas. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the taxi and dinner so as to even things up. |
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#Person1#: Let's see. I had the salmon starter which was $ 5. 90 and my Pizza was $ 8. 25.
#Person2#: I had the soup and bruschetta which all together is $ 4. 50 and my trout for the main course was $ 12.
#Person1#: So that's $ 14. 15 for me and $ 16. 50 for you.
#Person2#: Yes and shall we go fifty-fifty for the wine?
#Person1#: Yes, so that's an extra $ 6 for both of us.
#Person2#: So now your bill comes to $ 20. 15 and I need to pay $ 22. 50.
#Person1#: And I had a dessert - that's another $ 3. 50. And you had coffee which is $ 2.
#Person2#: And is that all?
#Person1#: Yes, this is everything on the list.
#Person2#: So now my bill is $ 24. 50 and yours come to $ 23. 65. Is that correct?
#Person1#: Yes, that's exactly it. How much tip shall we give the waiter?
#Person2#: I think $ 5 would be good. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss how much they each should pay for the meal and how much to tip the waiter. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Something is wrong with my bank card. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Yes. What's the problem?
#Person1#: Just a mistake with my name. It should be issued as Steven, but the card is under the name ' Steven '.
#Person2#: Oh, I am very sorry about that. It's our fault. I will arrange someone to correct it immediately.
#Person1#: OK, no problem. To err is human.
#Person2#: Anyway, we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you. Please just wait for a moment, and it will be fixed.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# helps Steven to correct a mistake with the name of his bank card. |
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#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. |
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#Person1#: We're in big trouble, Jason. Nick is beating us by a long shot.
#Person2#: Impossible! Well, I'm not giving up yet. It's not over till the fat lady sings!
#Person1#: OK, comeback kid. Here's you last question. How many times did Robin Williams win the Oscar for Best Actor?
#Person2#: Hmm. Let's see. . . there was Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poet's Society, The Fisher King. . . Three, right?
#Person1#: Nope, sorry! Actually, Robin Williams has never won an Oscar for Best Actor--only for Best Supporting Actor! | Nick's beating #Person1# and Jason by a long shot, and Jason fails to answer the last question. |
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#Person1#: Hi, I'm Sally. I live in the Apartment 324, right next door. I was wondering if you could do a favor for me. I'm expecting a package to be delivered, but now I have to go to the property manager. Could you sign the package and hold it for me?
#Person2#: Of course. I would be happy to help you out. By the way, I'm John. I moved in here two days ago. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: I've been living here for six months.
#Person2#: Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I need to talk to the property manager about some problems with my apartment.
#Person2#: What trouble are you having?
#Person1#: My electric stove gets too hot. I baked a cake yesterday. After only five minutes, the cake was as hard as a brick. I had the temperature set right.
#Person2#: Something must be going wrong with it. You'd better talk to the property manager, and get it repaired as soon as possible.
#Person1#: OK. I have to go now. I really appreciate your help. I'm glad that you moved in next door to me. I'll bake a cake as a housewarming gift as soon as my stove is working.
#Person2#: Sounds great. Well, I'll see you later.
#Person1#: Bye for now. | Sally is greeting her new neighbor John and asks him to sign a package and hold it for her. Sally has to go to the property manager because her electric stove goes wrong. Sally will bake a cake as a housewarming gift for Jim. |
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#Person1#: Hey, Mike. Where have you been? I didn't see you around these days?
#Person2#: I was hiding in my office. My boss gave me loads of work to do, and I tried to finish it before my birthday. Anyway, I am done now. Thank goodness! How is everything going with you?
#Person1#: I'm quite well. You know, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I am more than excited about my birthday, which will come in two days. I am going to visit my parents-in-law with my wife.
#Person1#: Wow, sounds great.
#Person2#: Definitely! This is my first time to spend my birthday with them.
#Person1#: Do they live far away from here?
#Person2#: A little bit. We planned to take the train, but considering the travel peak, my wife strongly suggested that we go to the airport right after we finish our work this afternoon. How about you? What's your holiday plan?
#Person1#: Well, our situations are just the opposite. My parents-in-law will come to my house, and they wish to stay at home and have a quiet Christmas Day. So I have to call my friends to cancel our party that will be held in my house.
#Person2#: You'll experience a quite different and lovely holiday. Enjoy your Christmas!
#Person1#: Thanks, the same to you! | Mike was busy recently but he's finished all the work. Mike and his wife will go to his in-laws' to celebrate Mike's birthday, while #Person1#'s in-laws will come to #Person1#'s house to celebrate Christmas. |
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#Person1#: Can you tell me where the pots and pans are?
#Person2#: Pots and pans are right over there.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you.
#Person2#: Could I interest you in our store credit card?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I already have credit cards.
#Person2#: But our credit card saves you 10 percent.
#Person1#: That's a nice discount.
#Person2#: Here. Let me give you an application form.
#Person1#: Thank you, but I'm just browsing today.
#Person2#: Okay. Enjoy your browsing. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# their store credit card, which saves #Person1# 10%, but #Person1# refuses. |
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#Person1#: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?
#Person2#: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person2# got Molly a book about Holden as a present. |
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#Person1#: We did a survey on your job performance.
#Person2#: How did I do?
#Person1#: Not so good. Lots of complains.
#Person2#: Really? I thought I was doing well.
#Person1#: Your performance so far is not quite in line with what we expect for our executives. I hope I'Ve made my point. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s job performance isn't satisfying, despite #Person2#'s opposite opinion. |
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#Person1#: I'm really sorry Madam, I missed your lecture because I was ill yesterday.
#Person2#: I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but you didn't call me when someone doesn't turn up and doesn't call it makes someone else wait.
#Person1#: You're right, I apologize. I didn't feel well and I guess I just wasn't thinking of calling you at the time.
#Person2#: OK apology accepted. Now, I suppose you need to set up another appointment.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. But I'm really worried about my project. Can you see me now if I wait?
#Person2#: No, but I can see you at 3:00 o'clock this afternoon or during my office hours on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
#Person1#: Great. Your office hours are best at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday. OK?
#Person2#: OK, be there in time by then.
#Person1#: I promise I will not him. | #Person1# apologizes for missing the appointment with #Person2# because #Person1# was ill yesterday. #Person1# and #Person2# set up another appointment and will talk about the project. |
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#Person1#: So how was your interview?
#Person2#: I haven't gone to the interview yet. It's tomorrow. I am so nervous.
#Person1#: Don't worry. You should do fine. You have the experience.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-going and personable you are.
#Person2#: Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. | #Person2# feels nervous for tomorrow's interview. #Person1# suggests qualities #Person2# should show during the interview. |
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#Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: how much do they cost?
#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift.
#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased. | #Person1# comes to the store where #Person1# bought some vases yesterday to buy some more souvenirs. With #Person2#'s help, #Person1# purchases some postcards, a green mask, and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend. |
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#Person1#: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please.
#Person2#: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm?
#Person1#: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning?
#Person2#: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am?
#Person1#: Ah, do you have anything earlier?
#Person2#: No, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, in that case tomorrow would be fine.
#Person2#: What's the purpose of your visit?
#Person1#: Well, to tell you the truth, I fell from a ladder 2 days ago while painting my house. And my foot landed in a can and it was badly hurt. | #Person2# helps #Person1# who fell from a ladder to make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning. |