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You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I don't enjoy dating anymore. I can't seem to find anyone I have anything in common with.
#Person2#: Don't feel discouraged. Be patient. As you are so distinguished, you will definitely find the person who is right for you.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I am tired of being alone. I hope to find my Mrs. Right. What should I do?
#Person2#: Do you believe in Internet matchmaking service?
#Person1#: That's really a new walk of life. What is it exactly?
#Person2#: It helps match up singles the world over, and helps find the man and woman of their dreams.
#Person1#: Oh, it must be to the taste of a certain group of people.
#Person2#: The advertisement said Dream Dates has matched up thousands of singles the world over!
#Person1#: Unbelievable! They must be exaggerating the figure!
#Person2#: Look at the way they manage their business: they collect applicants' photos, and give the applicants questionnaires to fill out as to what type of character they are.
#Person1#: I don't believe several questions can decide the type of person you're. People's characters are complicated and keep changing all the time.
#Person2#: Anyway, it seems that things work well this way. The information and specifications will be entered in a large computer database.
#Person1#: A computer to decide your best date? That's really ridiculous!
#Person2#: Look, it promises: Dream Dates provides expert dating service and a place for singles to meet. We'll introduce you to the person uniquely qualified to be your partner.
#Person1#: Sheer slogans! Not reliable!
#Person2#: It says you can enroll in a free trial membership!
#Person1#: I won't do it even they pay me for that!
#Person2#: Well, we don't have to believe this. Maybe I can tell John, and see whether he'd like to try it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# doesn't enjoy dating anymore and is tired of being alone. #Person2# suggests trying Internet matchmaking service and tells him how this works. #Person1# thinks it unreliable. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Mister Williams, these days, David has been looking tired all the time. He has been falling asleep in class. I wonder if you should take him to see a doctor.
#Person2#: Thanks, Miss Jones. I know what the problem is. He's recently been going to bed far too late.
#Person1#: When does he go to bed?
#Person2#: Usually around 11 o'clock. Sometimes even later.
#Person1#: That's much too late. Can you help him get in bed earlier? Say around 9:30 or no later than 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: We'll try. You know both David's mother and I often have to stay up late because of our work and recently David seems to have also got into our bad habit of going to bed late.
#Person1#: Yes, but David has to get up very early for school. I'm really worried about his health and his studies.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. We'll try to change our habits to set a good example for David. | Mister Williams tells Miss Jones that David looks tired because he goes to bed late. Miss Jones suggests he get David in bed earlier. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: George, I heard our eighth generation computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contract with our company. You have done a good job. We are so proud of you.
#Person2#: Thank you. I never imagine that would happen.
#Person1#: Hah, as the sales department director, you are the best.
#Person2#: Thank you. But I am not sure whether the manager is settling for it. She asked me to go 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 Nova.
#Person1#: Come on! What are you nervous about?
#Person2#: You know the sales figure shows that the prediction has not achieved.
#Person1#: But the sales 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 in that kind of place.
#Person1#: Take it easy. Be confident of yourself. I'm sure you can do it. | #Person1# tells George that he has done well as the sales department director. George feels nervous to meet the manager because the sales prediction has not achieved. #Person1# encourages George. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good afternoon! Did you call for a plumber?
#Person2#: Yes, yes I did. Please come in! I'm so glad you came! This old house is falling apart! Come on into the
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. It seems that your toilet is clogged, and that's why it won't flush. Let me just get
#Person2#: Oh, that must be because of my four-year-old daughter. She is always flushing things down the toilet. You know
#Person1#: Yeah, I have a little one myself. Anyway, these water pipes are really rusty, so they also should be changed. That
#Person2#: That would be great! Is it expensive?
#Person1#: Let's see. . . I would say about eight hundred dollars. | #Person2# called for a plumber, so #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s house and finds the toilet is clogged. #Person1# suggests changing the water pipes and gives the price. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK, there?
#Person2#: I'm having a little trouble with this form.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: There are two types of L / C here and I'm not sure which one I want.
#Person1#: That's right, there's'revocable'and'irrevocable'. We usually go for the irrevocable one, it's the most popular.
#Person2#: So, I should choose that one?
#Person1#: I would recommend it, yes. Then you just need to complete that form.
#Person2#: I see. It's very nice of you to help me. Is this form alright?
#Person1#: Yes, that's all in order. Let's get this processed for you, then. | #Person2# is not sure which type of L/C to choose on a form. #Person1# recommends choosing the irrevocable one. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Have you ever run into a person who tries to bleed you white?
#Person2#: I am always on the look out for such girls.
#Person1#: I hear that some guys splash all their money about on them.
#Person2#: Mark is one of them. He has trouble with a girl who turned out to be a dead beat. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the person who tries to bleed one white. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#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 advises #Person1# to write about #Person1#'s education first, say something about #Person1#'s work experience in the second part, and talk about #Person1#'s family in the last part. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: guess what? I've got great news!
#Person2#: what is it?
#Person1#: well, you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader, right?
#Person2#: yes.
#Person1#: well, the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another magadize and asked me if I was interested in becoming an assistant editor for him.
#Person2#: really? That's fantastic! Will you get a chance to do any writing?
#Person1#: she said that the columnist for the literary criticism column would be going on pregnancy leave soon and that I could be in charge of the column until she came back.
#Person2#: wow! That's really great news. How often does the magazine come out?
#Person1#: it's a monthly magazine, but my column will be shared with another columnist so my articles will be due fortnightly.
#Person2#: are you looking forward to doing more editing work?
#Person1#: yes, but I'm even more excited about getting my thoughts published again!
#Person2#: do you have any order forms here so that I can get a subscription to the magazine?
#Person1#: I don't have any with me, but I think I could manage to bring a free copy home for you.
#Person2#: I'm really looking forward to reading your column.
#Person1#: me, too. Do you want to go out to celebrate my good news?
#Person2#: sure, where would you like to go?
#Person1#: perhaps we could go to the library festival that's going on at the local bookshop. | #Person1#'ll become the assistant editor for the editor-in-chief because the columnist will be going on pregnancy leave. #Person2#'s looking forward to reading #Person1#'s column and they decide to celebrate by going to the library festival. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: This is beautiful. Are we setting up camp here or are we going to follow the trail down to the river?
#Person2#: Let's rest here for a bit. I told the others to meet us here, so we could take advantage of the view. But we should go down to the river to put up the tents.
#Person1#: How did you find out about this place? It seems pretty far away from towns.
#Person2#: My dad used to live near here. When I was young, my uncle took my brother and me to his cabin and we used to fish there.
#Person1#: Why don't we just sleep there then?
#Person2#: It's abandoned, so there's nothing there. By the way, did you bring the water up from the car?
#Person1#: No, I thought you brought it. Now, we have to go back down to the car.
#Person2#: Calm down. The river flowing all around us is a clean water source.
#Person1#: What was that noise? Oh, Scott!
#Person2#: It's probably the other guys on the trail, unless it's a monster.
#Person1#: Stop joking around. | Scott tells #Person1# how he found out about the beautiful place. They didn't bring the water but Scott says the river around them is a clean water source. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Pam, where is the closest ATM?
#Person2#: Do you see that yellow building over there?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: It's right next to it on the right.
#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
#Person2#: I don't think there's one around here, the closest one is on third street. But that's probably close now.
#Person1#: I really need to get some things before I leave.
#Person2#: Well. You could go down to twenty second street. There are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.
#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?
#Person2#: No, from here, I think it's only about $5. | Pam tells #Person1# locations of the closest ATM and convenience stores. Then Pam recommends #Person1# to take a cab to the twenty-second street. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: So will you come to work with us?
#Person2#: Can I use my green pad again to write you admiring notes?
#Person1#: We'll have to negotiate that. It's a possibility.
#Person2#: You miss me, don't you?
#Person1#: Don't push your luck, Dave.
#Person2#: OK, I'm in. When do I start?
#Person1#: As soon as you can get here. We'll be waiting for you. | #Person1# persuades Dave to work with them and Dave finally agrees. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Lisa, why do you keep a night light on in your room?
#Person2#: I thought you knew that I'm scared of the dark.
#Person1#: I had no idea. Why are you afraid?
#Person2#: When I was very little, around 4 years old, a man broke into our home. I heard a noise later at night and then I saw my father walk by my room quietly. He was carrying a baseball bat. A few minutes later, I heard a crash. I was so scared.
#Person1#: What happened then?
#Person2#: I don't know, but my father wasn't hurt. I've kept a light on at night ever since though. | Lisa tells #Person1# she keeps a night light on because a man once broke into her house when she was young. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding.
#Person2#: Sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from?
#Person1#: It depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool/cashmere blend.
#Person2#: That will probably be quite expensive, but the more you pay for the fabric, the longer it'll last and the better it'll look. What color do you want the suit to be?
#Person1#: I was thinking of a brown pin-striped suit.
#Person2#: Brown, huh? Isn't that a bit dull?
#Person1#: Haven't you heard? Brown is the new black.
#Person2#: Why don't you just get black? Black suits are always fashionable and can be worn for anything a funeral, a wedding, a job interview, anything!
#Person1#: That may be true, but black is so boring. Anyway, I already have three black suits. I might as well get a suit that stands out from the rest.
#Person2#: Here are two different shades of brown. Which one do you prefer?
#Person1#: I like the one on the left, but I don't like the pattern on it. It's too much. I want a pattern that's a bit subtler.
#Person2#: How about this one? ?
#Person1#: I think that will do. Let's go talk to the tailor about getting it made.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick out some fabric for a suit. #Person1# wants a wool/cashmere blend. #Person2# thinks the brown pin-striped suit is dull and suggests the black one, but #Person1# already has three black suits. #Person1# finally decides on the one with a subtler pattern. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Does your chicken taste all right?
#Person2#: The chicken tastes wonderful, but it is kind of dry. Is your fish OK?
#Person1#: My fish has good seasoning but is a little dry.
#Person2#: It seems as if they got busy and left it sitting before it got to us.
#Person1#: Yes, maybe they are short-handed in the kitchen tonight.
#Person2#: Are your vegetables a little mushy?
#Person1#: The vegetables seem to not be very fresh.
#Person2#: Mine aren't so good, either.
#Person1#: I usually enjoy the meals here, so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is something wrong with this meal.
#Person2#: I think that we should let someone know. They will probably want to fix the problem. | #Person1# and #Person2# are unsatisfied with the food they ordered and want to tell the waiter. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Can I order something from the kitchen?
#Person2#: Just tell me what you'd like, please.
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare would hit the spot.
#Person2#: I hate to tell you this, but we have no more filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Sure! Right now, I would even eat hamburger!
#Person2#: Have you ever tried chocolate-covered strawberries with champagne?
#Person1#: Thank you, but I just finished eating some chocolate-covered cherries.
#Person2#: That'll be a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse, all charged to your amenities account.
#Person1#: Not a problem.
#Person2#: Please call if you have any other requests. Your food will be delivered promptly. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse which all charge to #Person1# amenities account. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: That looks like a bad accident.
#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help?
#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
#Person2#: These accidents always cause traffic jams on rainy days.
#Person1#: Yeah, it looks like we're in for a long drive.
#Person2#: Ah, well. Put on the news. I got up late and missed it.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# meet a car accident while they're driving. The accident causes traffic jams and they have to wait. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: It has just occurred to me that there is still another possibility to ensure a prompt delivery of the goods.
#Person2#: And that is?
#Person1#: How about making Hong Kong the port of shipment instead of New York?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we can't agree to that. We concluded the business with you here in Houston, and the goods you ordered are manufactured in New York. We wish to point out that all orders accepted by us are shipped from New York or Seattle. Hong Kong is out of the question.
#Person1#: It's like this. There are only one or two ships sailing a month from New York to Osaka, while sailings from Hong Kong are quite frequent. If shipment were effected from Hong Kong, we could receive the goods much earlier.
#Person2#: I see. You want to have your goods shipped from New York to Osaka via Hong Kong, where they can be transshipped. Is that the idea?
#Person1#: Yes, exactly, because I want these goods on our market at the earliest possible date.
#Person2#: Your idea may be a good one, but the trouble is that there are risks of pilferage or damage to the goods during transshipment at Hong Kong. How about shipping them from Seattle instead of network? You may choose either one as port of shipment. It makes no difference to us. There are more sailings from Seattle than from New York.
#Person1#: It sounds all right to me, but I will have to think about it. I'll give you a definite answer tomorrow. If I choose Seattle, will it be possible for you to ship the goods by the end of March?
#Person2#: We'll try our best. Anyway, we assure you that shipment will be made not later than the first half of April. | #Person1# suggests changing the port of shipment from New York to Hong Kong to ensure prompt delivery of the goods but #Person2# denies the idea for the sake of safety. Then #Person2# compromises to start sailings from Seattle. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: They got a divorce at last.
#Person2#: It's inevitable. Their love was built on the sand, and this is why their marriage has landed on the rocks.
#Person1#: You said it. Love builds on the sand will soon be on the rocks.
#Person2#: That give us a good lesson. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss a broken marriage. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, can you help me? I need to buy a bed for my new apartment.
#Person2#: Of course, what size bed do you need?
#Person1#: It's a small apartment so I don't want anything too big.
#Person2#: Well, you should get a twin bed. That's the smallest size for an adult. It only fits one person. A bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people. Then there are queen size and king size beds. Those are very large. There are much too big for you.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks so much I'll get the smallest one. | #Person1# needs to buy a bed that isn't too big. #Person2# recommends a twin bed, and #Person1#'ll get the smallest one. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Bob, look at this sentence. 'Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. 'It's interesting, isn't it?
#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those'strict nutrition philosophies'about?
#Person1#: I believe they are careful calculations on proteins, vitamins and calories.
#Person2#: Probably, Rose. That must be the job of nutritionists.
#Person1#: Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves. So we are free to have whatever foods we love. It is unbelievable.
#Person2#: Oh, believe it or not, I came across an article the other day, saying that pizza is a healthy food.
#Person1#: Seriously?
#Person2#: Yes, I felt exactly the same way as you did just now. Scientists must be crazy in saying so.
#Person1#: Maybe nowadays people hold different opinions on healthy diet.
#Person2#: Absolutely right. I myself sometimes believe that healthy eating is just about feeling great. As long as I have enough energy, it's fine.
#Person1#: But one must have some basic ideas about nutrition and find the best way for the nutrients to work out for the body. | Rose and Bob talk about the controversial beliefs about healthy eating put forward by scientists. Rose believes healthy eating should involve careful calculations on nutrition while Bob thinks healthy eating is just about feeling great. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, Kangkang.
#Person2#: Hi, Jane.
#Person1#: What are you going to do this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: I'm going to a concert.
#Person1#: How exciting! Who is going to sing at the concert?
#Person2#: Xu Song. He is my favorite pop singer.
#Person1#: Where is he going to give the concert?
#Person2#: In the gym.
#Person1#: What time is it going to start?
#Person2#: At 7:30 p. m. Would you like to go with me?
#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm going to visit my uncle. | Kangkang is going to Xu Song's concert this Saturday evening while Jane's going to visit her uncle. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Have you finished the report?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I haven't even started writing it. It's killing me!
#Person1#: You must be kidding. It's due tomorrow. How can you finish it on time?
#Person2#: I've been reading all the information I need to write it. But the more I read, the more I want to know. I cannot stop it.
#Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: First, I was into the environment, then the government, but then I found something really interesting. Have you heard about VR technology? That's what I'm going to write about.
#Person1#: Good luck. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the report. #Person2# hasn't started writing it and has been reading the information. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I definitely want to meet with you, Mr. Parker. I just need to sort out my schedule.
#Person2#: Well, I know you're pretty booked up these days. But, we've got to work fast on this.
#Person1#: I realize that. We don't have any time to waste. I can put you down for 9:20. Could you make that, Mr. Parker?
#Person2#: Let me see. That's no problem. I'll see you then. | #Person1# makes an appointment with Mr. Parker for 9:20. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Where did you leave your bike?
#Person2#: At the station. I left it right here this morning, but when I came back it was gone.
#Person1#: Today? At what time?
#Person2#: Yes, today, at 8: 30 in the morning.
#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Richardson. We'll keep an eye out, and if the bike turns up we'll let you know.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mrs. Richardson tells #Person1# she left her bike here but it was gone. #Person1# will keep an eye out. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: My husband is taking me to Greece for vacation. I'm excited. I've never been there! We get to fly across the world and when we get there, we're going to ride a boat on the sea!
#Person2#: That's exciting, Anna. Greece is beautiful. I went there 5 years ago for my sisters wedding and last year on a business trip. The water is so clear and blue and the food is delicious!
#Person1#: It sounds amazing, Tim. I heard that the people are also very friendly. You should tell me some wonderful places there that you like to visit. | Anna's husband is taking Anna to Greece for vacation. Tim tells Anna Greece is beautiful and he went there twice. Anna wants him to recommend some places to visit. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Great party, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, it really is. I like it very much!
#Person1#: By the way, my name is Liu Wei. Nice to meet you!
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Susan Marshall. You can call me Susan. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: You look so young. What do you do, Susan?
#Person2#: Well, I'm a college student at Oxford University. How about you?
#Person1#: I work for the Bank of China, in the International Section. | Liu Wei and Susan introduce themselves to each other at a party. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I'm calling today about a bill that I never received.
#Person2#: Can you tell me which credit card it was for?
#Person1#: It was for my Master Card.
#Person2#: You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago.
#Person1#: I haven't got it in the mail yet.
#Person2#: The computer is showing that all bills have been mailed.
#Person1#: What am I supposed to do about my bill then?
#Person2#: Maybe you should call your post office.
#Person1#: But if it's their mistake, can I get an extension on my bill payment?
#Person2#: Yes, but you will need to send us proof of their mistake.
#Person1#: Okay, thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: Not a problem. Enjoy the rest of your day. | #Person1# is calling to inquire about a missing bill. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# to contact the post office and send #Person2# the proof of their mistake. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: OK, everyone. Gather around. Here are the rules. No tackling. No pushing.
#Person2#: You shouldn't grab someone else's shirt. That's a foul.
#Person1#: Play is stopped when the person with the ball is touched.
#Person2#: You can touch them only between the shoulder and the knees.
#Person1#: The touchdown lines are there and there. OK, let's play!
#Person2#: Before we start, let's have a moment of silence for our fallen men. | #Person1# and #Person2# introduces the rules of a ball game before starting. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: How about drink?
#Person2#: No, enough.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment.
#Person2#: Waiter, come back.
#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam?
#Person2#: It's not too salty.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Waiter, come back again.
#Person1#: Yes, anything wrong?
#Person2#: Not too rare.
#Person1#: Yes, I see.
#Person2#: Why do you come back again?
#Person1#: There's a question I want to ask you.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Which leg do you want to have, right leg or left one?
#Person2#: Thanks, thanks a lot and thanks a million.
#Person1#: Why do you say so many thanks?
#Person2#: I can't forget about this when next time. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Emily, are you getting rushed by a sorority?
#Person2#: More than one. I think the count is now three, if I remember correctly.
#Person1#: Wow. I'm getting rushed too, but just one. Are you thinking of joining any of them?
#Person2#: I don't know. I know there are advantages to joining, but I'm not much into group stuff.
#Person1#: The guys I've talked to say that the activities that go on in a frat house can be a little distracting depending on the group.
#Person2#: I think I'm going to decline. I just prefer to do my own thing.
#Person1#: Were your parents involved in that kind of thing at all when they went to school?
#Person2#: My dad was, but not my mom. | #Person1# asks Emily whether she will join a sorority. #Person1# hears that the activities may be a little distracting. Emily thinks she will decline. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.
#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.
#Person1#: Sir, I don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.
#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ear the whole time.
#Person1#: No, I was just doing my hair.
#Person2#: Listen, I'm not stupid, OK? When the police get here, they're going to check your phone and see that you made a call at the time of the accident. You're in big trouble.
#Person1#: No. Please don't call them. My father will kill me. Look, here's my insurance card. They'll pay for the damage to your car.
#Person2#: They are already on their way. Next time, maybe you'll think twice about answering a call when you're on the road. | #Person1# and #Person2# caused an accident. #Person2# thinks #Person1# was answering a call at the time of the accident. #Person1# doesn't admit but doesn't want #Person2# to call the police. However, #Person2# has already called. |
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#Person1#: I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.
#Person2#: Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.
#Person1#: What exactly is house-sitting?
#Person2#: It's kind of like baby-sitting except that you're watching a house instead of kids.
#Person1#: It sounds too good to be true. But I guess it won't be that simple. Anyhow, I'd like to have a try. | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# try house-sitting. #Person1# would like to have a try. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day.
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time.
#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening?
#Person2#: I usually take the five thirty home.
#Person1#: And can you get a seat?
#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand.
#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast?
#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up 25 present. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s commuting ways and #Person2#'s opinions about the rail service. |
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#Person1#: International Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer.
#Person1#: I understand. How long do you want to take?
#Person2#: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see.
#Person1#: There is no problem. We can find you a flight to Australia leaving at Christmas and coming back on New Year's Eve. And it will only cost $500 per person.
#Person2#: Actually, we'd like to go somewhere nearer. $1000 is a lot to spend for such a short time. How about some places nearer with few tourists?
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't think we have any at present. You should have come here 10 days ago. | #Person1# cannot help #Person2# book a cheper winter holiday trip to somewhere nearer and warmer because #Person2# comes too late. |
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#Person1#: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference.
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee.
#Person2#: What did you think of their speeches?
#Person1#: Well, I have to admit I can't follow perfectly all of the speeches, but I think all of them were interesting and full of useful information. I learned a lot. I really think you shouldn't have left the lecture hall before the speeches ended. | #Person2# went to the speech yesterday but left early because #Person2# thinks the speech was boring. #Person1# thinks the speeches were interesting and informative and #Person2# shouldn't have left so early. |
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#Person1#: I'm worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.
#Person2#: Well, teenagers always think they won't get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite.
#Person1#: What should I do?
#Person2#: Keep talking with him and lead by an example. Parents always matter. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# keep talking with #Person1#'s son and lead by an example. |
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#Person1#: Would you like to have a piece of cake?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I'm on a diet.
#Person1#: Why? You're not fat.
#Person2#: I'm considering entering for the beauty contest this summer, so I must have a slender figure.
#Person1#: Women of all shapes would be beautiful if they are self-confident.
#Person2#: I'm afraid the judges do not think so. All the beauty contests are for slim girls only.
#Person1#: Well. There's a beauty contest in Thailand just for fat beauties.
#Person2#: How much do they weigh?
#Person1#: All the beauties who entered the contest were over 80kg.
#Person2#: But I'm not fat enough to enter that contest. | #Person2#'s on a diet for a beauty contest. But #Person1# thinks women of all shapes would be beautiful if they're self-confident. |
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#Person1#: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?
#Person2#: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic.
#Person1#: Well, I really want to see this movie.
#Person2#: You can always see the movie some other time. In any case, you agreed to go with Mary first.
#Person1#: You're right, John. I'll ask Karen to find another time for the movie. Now maybe you can help me decide what food to fix for the picnic. Would it be better to cook food at home and take it with us, or could we cook something there?
#Person2#: There may not be a place to cook. Besides, it's always easier to fix things in your own kitchen. | Susan asks John whether she should go on the picnic with Mary or see a movie with Karen. John suggests Susan go with Mary and prepare food at home. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Tina, it's Joe.
#Person2#: Hi, Joe.
#Person1#: What's the weather like there today?
#Person2#: It's really cold. It snowed all day and the school closed early.
#Person1#: What's the temperature?
#Person2#: It's 20 degrees below zero now. It was even colder this morning.
#Person1#: Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
#Person2#: I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it's probably going to snow tomorrow.
#Person1#: I really don't like the winter. I wish it were summer.
#Person2#: Me too. How's the weather where you are?
#Person1#: It's not too bad, but it's pretty cold here too. I heard it's going to be a little warmer tomorrow. | Tina says it's snowing and will snow tomorrow. Both Joe and Tina dislike winter and Joe says it's also cold at his place but will be warmer tomorrow. |
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#Person1#: Susan! Why didn't you tell me that you were taking over the Silk Company account?
#Person2#: I thought you knew, Todd. It was decided last week. I guess you weren't at the meeting.
#Person1#: You know I wasn't at the meeting. I was meeting with Mr. Wei about this account. I'Ve been on this for a month and a half.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. Todd, but Mr. Emory felt that it was going too slowly, and that it needed a fresh start. He should have told you. | Todd didn't know Susan was taking over the Silk Company account which Todd has been on. Susan feels sorry. |
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#Person1#: Do I have to deposit my handbag at the checkroom?
#Person2#: No, you do not have to. The handbag can be taken with you. There is the cart at the entrance.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'd tike to buy some milk powder for my baby. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?
#Person2#: Well, how old is your baby?
#Person1#: No more than three.
#Person2#: The milk powder on the second level of the shelf is for the kids from 2 ages to 4 ages. I advice that you should buy the Wyeth brand, the source of milk is imported from New Zealand.
#Person1#: How about its quality?
#Person2#: You can be assured of it. There are various nutritions which are beneficial for the growth of babies'bone and cerebrum.
#Person1#: OK, what is this?
#Person2#: It is feeding-bottle as the free gift.
#Person1#: It is thoughtful. I will take it. | #Person1# purchases Wyeth brand milk powder for #Person1#'s baby who's no more than three with #Person2#'s assistance and recommendation. |
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#Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things. | #Person1# thinks the floods are an act of God, but #Person2# thinks it's caused by humans. |
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#Person1#: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's a photo that I took on my vacation last year.
#Person1#: You took it yourself?
#Person2#: I've been taking pictures for years.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Can I see some more of your pictures?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Some of them are just faces of people who interest me.
#Person1#: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them?
#Person2#: I try not to. I like people who are going about their business without knowing the camera is there.
#Person1#: I suppose you need a lot of equipment.
#Person2#: Well, I have a dozen cameras, but I use two of them more than the others. | #Person2# tries not to let people know #Person2# is taking pictures of them because #Person2# likes people who are doing their business without noticing the camera. |
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#Person1#: So what are your plans for this summer?
#Person2#: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go to Germany, Lithuania and Latvia. All I need to pay for is my air tickets and meals.
#Person1#: What about hotels when you're not staying with Bill's relatives?
#Person2#: We'll stay in guest houses. I have enough money saved from my part time job.
#Person1#: What about money for next term?
#Person2#: I'll need to borrow a little from you, but this is a once in a lifetime chance. I really think I could learn a lot and I can improve my French, too. | #Person2# wants to travel around Europe with Bill this summer. #Person1# worries about #Person2#'s financial situation for the next term, but #Person2# sticks to go traveling. |
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#Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle. . .
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: yes, I am the guy.
#Person1#: what a bummer! You set me up?
#Person2#: let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you. . .
#Person1#: how dare you!
#Person2#: hang on a second. Hear me out, just this once, Isabella!
#Person1#: why did you lie to me in the email?
#Person2#: I didn't lie. You just didn't ask me my real name.
#Person1#: I should have known it was you. No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly. I thought I might have found the one for me.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. It was cruel of me. But I promise it will never happen again? Look, there's a nice restaurant. Let me take you to dinner and we can talk things over. | Isabelle comes expectantly to meet someone she knew in the email only to find it's Logan, so she's annoyed. Logan apologizes and wants to talk things over. |
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#Person1#: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?
#Person2#: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work out.
#Person1#: Oh well, is it good to be back?
#Person2#: Of course, but I'm returning to France to finish my degree. It's a four-year program.
#Person1#: Oh, so you're just back to Beijing to visit your family?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm here for another 2 months.
#Person1#: Any plans?
#Person2#: In July, my mother is turning 70, so we'll do something special for her. Next month we're going to drive to the coast, then I will be back to France before September first.
#Person1#: Good for you, do you think you could fit me into your busy schedule?
#Person2#: Ha, I can always make time for my friends, how about tonight?
#Person1#: Deal. | Martin tells #Person1# about his experience in Europe. Martin is back in Beijing to visit his family and will return to France to finish his degree. #Person1# and Martin decide to meet tonight. |
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#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt.
#Person1#: Any particular colour?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?
#Person1#: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, aqua, red and green. Will a white one do?
#Person2#: Yes. I prefer white - and may I see a pale yellow one, too?
#Person1#: Why, of course. Let's see... White... Pale yellow. Here you are, sir. | #Person2# is looking for a cotton polo shirt. #Person1# recommends a white one. #Person2# likes it and wants to see a pale yellow one, too. |
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#Person1#: How are you,John?
#Person2#: I'm OK. And you, Carol?
#Person1#: Oh, busy. I've been working on those book reports for ages.
#Person2#: Me too. Have you finished reading the books?
#Person1#: I haven't, and I'm so worried. What about you?
#Person2#: I already have, but writing is going so slowly. I feel like I'll have to read all the books again. I'm so forgetful.
#Person1#: Really? Well, what are you going to do after you are finished?
#Person2#: I don't know. I hope I can go to Europe and relax.
#Person1#: So do I. | Carol and John are busy with the book reports and plan to Europe to relax. |
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#Person1#: Which film shall we see?
#Person2#: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall.
#Person2#: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?
#Person1#: No, I'm not hungry.
#Person2#: Well, let's go and have something to drink instead. I know a good place. It's a little expensive, but it's fun. | #Person1# and #Person2# go to a concert and have a drink first. |
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#Person1#: Well, is this your first time visiting China? So I bet you're expecting to see a lot while you are here.
#Person2#: Not really. See, this is a sales promotion tour for our new product line. I'm really pressed for time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is pressed for time during the tour in China. |
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#Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, he's out at the moment.
#Person1#: When do you expect him back?
#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back?
#Person2#: Ok. Does he know your number?
#Person1#: I'm afraid he doesn't. My mobile is 139- 2477 - 4026.
#Person2#: 13924774026. All right. Thanks for calling. Oh, hang on, someone's at the door that may be him, please hold on. | Chris wants to speak to Allison but #Person2# says Allison is out. When Chris is leaving a message, #Person2# asks Chris to hold on and goes to check if the person at the door is Allison. |
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#Person1#: How do you arrange this summer vacation?
#Person2#: I want to travel.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: The seaside.
#Person1#: That's really a good idea. Taking a walk on the beach and lying in the sun are pretty good. I recommend you Qingdao or Dalian.
#Person2#: I ' Ve been to Qingdao before, so I ' ll choose Dalian. I've heard that the environment there is very good.
#Person1#: Yes, that's a good place to spend a holiday. Last year I went there. It's really.
#Person2#: Thank you! | #Person2# wants to travel to the seaside this summer vacation and #Person2# recommends Qingdao or Dalian, #Person2# picks Dalian. |
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#Person1#: When're you getting married?
#Person2#: We planned our wedding for next May.
#Person1#: Why so late? Didn't she want to get married this October?
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. But my fiance has an important project.
#Person1#: That's really a shame. By the way, who will be the bridesmaid?
#Person2#: Julie's friend, Mary. And John will be the best man.
#Person1#: Wow! I'm very excited about your ceremony. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s wedding time and feels excited about it. |
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#Person1#: Hi Brittany. What are you doing with all of your clothes on your bed?
#Person2#: I'm trying to decide what to wear to school the first day.
#Person1#: Oh, A. Mom didn't tell you?
#Person2#: Didn't tell me what? What?
#Person1#: This Bs ' school you're going to is going to make your life easy.
#Person2#: What are you talking about brother? Spill it.
#Person1#: Uniforms, sis, no more worrying about appearances!
#Person2#: You mean I have to wear the same thing every day? MOM! | Brittany is considering what to wear. Her brother tells her that she has to wear uniforms. |
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#Person1#: I'm worried about Monday's exam.
#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm.
#Person1#: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?
#Person2#: You are not allowed to use them. I think.
#Person1#: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that's impossible. Teachers would not allow that to happen.
#Person1#: May I bring some paper to write drafts?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all right, I suppose.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for the information. | #Person1# is worried about Monday's exam and asks #Person2# about the related information. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a reporter from China Daily. I'd like to know what types of newspaper people often read. Would you mind answering a few questions?
#Person2#: No, not at all.
#Person1#: Can you tell me where you're from, please?
#Person2#: Er, I was born in Japan and grew up in Italy.
#Person1#: Oh, sounds interesting. Are you used to living here, in New York city?
#Person2#: Very much so. I've been working in a college for three years.
#Person1#: Woo, a college teacher. And when do you normally read newspapers?
#Person2#: Well, I'm busy during the day, so usually after 8:00 o'clock at night.
#Person1#: What sections do you prefer?
#Person2#: I'm mainly interested in the shopping. Other than that, I also like the news. | #Person1#, a reporter from China Daily, is asking #Person2# some questions in order to know what types of newspaper people often read. |
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#Person1#: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.
#Person2#: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.
#Person2#: Do all parents send their children to state schools?
#Person1#: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money. | #Person1# says finishing the primary and junior school is the law in China. #Person2# says because of poverty, there're still children who can't go to school. |
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#Person1#: Hello. It's good to see you again, Ms. Harrow, sending more money to your grandson today?
#Person2#: Today I'm here to find out about paying in foreign currency. You do that here, I suppose?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. What would you like to know?
#Person2#: My nephew has told me about something called a ' timing deposit ' or something like that?
#Person1#: A T-I-M-E, Time Deposit. You can chose from 5 different grades
#Person2#: Put me down for 2 years. Here's the money I'd like to pay in... | Ms. Harrow comes to #Person1#'s to find about paying in foreign currency and a time deposit. |
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#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, take a seat please.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Wilshire. Nice to see all of you again.
#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, do you know why you are here?
#Person2#: Well, I suppose you want to talk to me about my, ah, unusual teaching methods, right?
#Person1#: Emm, in a way, yes, miss.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen. I'm sorry, but the way we learn math when we were in school just doesn't cut it with the kids of today. They need more hands-on learning, more special projects and more in your face instruction.
#Person1#: We know and that's what we wanted to talk to you about.
#Person2#: I'll be happy to bring this up with the Principle if necessary.
#Person1#: Well, you can talk with him when he gets here in a minute. But I wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion to head of the math department.
#Person2#: Oh, well. In that case, thank you very much. | Mrs. Boddington thought Mr. Wilshire wanted to talk about her unusual teaching method. Actually, he wants to tell her that she is promoted to be the head of the math department. |
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#Person1#: Are you going to tell me about the stamp, or not?
#Person2#: 120 British pounds. But there are still three days left in the auction. If you want it, you'll have to bid. Do you have the guts?
#Person1#: I'm just asking. It's not like I'd actually make a bid.
#Person2#: Just don't come looking to me for help.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I won't.
#Person2#: I'm signing off.
#Person1#: Have fun getting ripped off! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a stamp but #Person1#'s not making a bid. #Person2# gets annoyed. |
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#Person1#: I don't know, but he gives me the creeps.
#Person2#: Just take it easy. If he starts to bother you, let me know and I'll call security.
#Person1#: But what if he knows my name, where I live. . .
#Person2#: Don't get all worked up over him. He's probably harmless.
#Person1#: Actually, he's really good-looking. Too bad he's a weirdo.
#Person2#: You never know. Maybe he's just an innocent, lonely guy. . .
#Person1#: Now he's looking over here! He's coming!
#Person2#: OK! I'll call security. | #Person1# thinks the man gives #Person1# creeps but #Person2# thinks he might be harmless. But he's looking over here so #Person2#'ll call security. |
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#Person1#: Who wants to go first? Allen?
#Person2#: Uh. . . I mostly just like to listen. You're the groom. Why don't you go first?
#Person1#: OK. Put on something by the Backstreet Boys!
#Person2#: How about ' As long as You Love Me '! You can pretend you're singing it to your fiancee Brooke!
#Person1#: I'd better not. Brooke hates the Backstreet Boys! | Allen suggests #Person1# sing first and recommends a song, but #Person1# refuses. |
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#Person1#: Steven, we are preparing a martial arts show for the New Year's party. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: I'd love to! But I have never learned martial arts, and there is only a month left before the New Year.
#Person1#: That's OK. A month is enough for you to learn the basic movements. It would be great to have you with us on the show.
#Person2#: Sounds great! Shall I learn the actions that Jet Li did in the movies?
#Person1#: No. You know, there are many schools and styles of kung fu. What we will perform is a set of Chinese shadow boxing.
#Person2#: Whatever! I'm glad to learn something of Chinese kung fu. Thanks for asking me.
#Person1#: Thank you for joining us! Now let's see some pictures and know more about kung fu.
#Person2#: Good! | #Person1# invites Steven to prepare a set of Chinese shadow boxing for the New Year's party. Steven is willing to join. |
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#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You don't look well.
#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad.
#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin.
#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look stupid.
#Person1#: Me, too. At this time of the year, I often miss my home in the warm south. | Rainy days make #Person2# sad, but #Person1# likes the moisture in the air. |
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#Person1#: Sam, I heard your band is going to play at the student center this Friday night. When will it begin?
#Person2#: It begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour. It'll be my last time to play in the band, you know.
#Person1#: What? I cannot believe it. Don't you love music?
#Person2#: I do love music, but I just can't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. You know I've fallen behind my classmates. I want to go to a good college. I'm afraid I won't make it if I keep playing in the band.
#Person1#: So what do others in the band say?
#Person2#: They're very sorry about my decision to leave, but they respect my decision. Luckily, they found a new guitarist to take my place. So next time when you go to watch their performance, you'll see a new guitarist.
#Person1#: It's a pity that you no longer play in the band, so will you give up music?
#Person2#: No, I'll join a band again after I enter college. I just can't play now.
#Person1#: I think you've made the right decision. Study should always come first.
#Person2#: Thanks. Anyway, have a good time this Friday night. | Sam tells #Person1# that he will leave the band because he has to study to enter the college and the band has found a new guitarist. Sam will join a band after entering college, which #Person1# thinks the right decision. |
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#Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?
#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A. But my job has kept me busy.
#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You will need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that high score?
#Person1#: Probably not. That's why I would like to ask if I can do an extra exercise or to do something else to bring my average up.
#Person2#: Well, I usually don't do that kind of thing. I'll have to think about it.
#Person1#: The problem is that I have to get a B average to keep my scholarship. I probably get an A in history and a B in math, but I'll get a C in chemistry and French.
#Person2#: That's a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get up a B average.
#Person1#: Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.
#Person2#: Hum, maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.
#Person1#: That will be great. Thank you very much. | Fred comes to Doctor Wilson to see if Fred can do something to make up for his grade. Doctor Wilson is hesitant at first but then agrees to give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. |
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#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.
#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?
#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.
#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now?
#Person2#: Well, he uses our VCR at home. But he's going to university in the Fall, so he needs his own VCR.
#Person1#: Does he watch a lot of movies?
#Person2#: Yes, he sure does. In fact, he wants to become a movie producer himself. He wants to study film at the university.
#Person1#: I would like to make a suggestion then, sir.
#Person2#: Please do.
#Person1#: If your son wants to study film, probably he will start to collect movies himself.
#Person2#: Yes, I know that. So I want him to have a good VCR to use.
#Person1#: May I suggest you consider buying him a DVD player instead?
#Person2#: DVD? Isn't that like a CD?
#Person1#: It is very similar. The technology is the same.
#Person2#: Why is a DVD better than a VCR?
#Person1#: For one thing, sir, the quality of the image is usually better. That's because it's digital.
#Person2#: But isn't it more expensive?
#Person1#: It is a little more expensive, sir. But there is one important advantage which your son might appreciate.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: If your son starts to buy video tapes, he can't keep them very long.
#Person2#: And why not?
#Person1#: Video tape breaks down after fifteen years. So if he collects a lot of tapes, after fifteen years they will all start to rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. Is that true?
#Person1#: Yes, it is, sir.
#Person2#: Well. And what about DVDs?
#Person1#: This is the excellent thing about DVDs. If your son starts to collect DVDs, they will last forever. They will never rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. He might really appreciate that. I know he will start to collect movies at school. Especially if he studies film.
#Person1#: So let me show you some of our DVD players. In my opinion, DVD is the wave of the future.
#Person2#: Alright, please show me what you have. | #Person2# wants to buy a VCR for his son as a graduation gift since he wants to be a movie producer. #Person1# suggests #Person2# buy a DVD player which is a little more expensive because it has a better quality of the image and can keep tapes forever, while videotape breaks down after fifteen years. #Person1# will show #Person2# some of their DVD players. |
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#Person1#: Miss Anna Black, right?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right.
#Person1#: Please take a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: So you're interested in a job as a waitress.
#Person2#: That's right. I saw your sign in the window asking for part-time waitress.
#Person1#: Hmm, have you worked as a waitress before?
#Person2#: Yes, I've worked as a waitress for two years at several different restaurants.
#Person1#: I see. Are you working now?
#Person2#: Yes, at the Palace restaurant on Prince Street.
#Person1#: That's a very nice restaurant. Why do you want to leave?
#Person2#: Because I can't work full-time at the moment. I'm taking some courses at university and need more time for study.
#Person1#: I see. What days are you available?
#Person2#: I'm free all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's not what we want. We're looking for someone who can help us late in the week when we get very busy. That's Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon and evening as well as all day Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.
#Person2#: Oh, What a pity! | Miss Anna Black tells #Person1# about her working experience as a waitress. She wants to leave the current restaurant because she can't work full-time now. But #Person1# refuses her because her available days cannot meet #Person1#'s expectations. |
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#Person1#: I am sorry to trouble you again, Mr. Stone.
#Person2#: It's ok. What do you want to ask?
#Person1#: Where should I go after I arrived at the university?
#Person2#: The first place you should go is the International Center.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: You can get help there in dealing with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service ; you can find Foreign Student Advisers.
#Person1#: What kind of role do foreign student advisers play?
#Person2#: They'll discuss personal concerns, housing, adjustment, finances and other matters with you.
#Person1#: Can we get any more help at the International Center?
#Person2#: Yes, a lot more. If you go there just before the beginning of the fall's semester, you can get your student ID and social security number there. They will keep your documents up-to-date. They will offer an orientation program for new comers. They will also help you contact your department and registration office.
#Person1#: I see. It must be worth going to.
#Person2#: Besides these, the center staff also works with community organizations which provide tours, home hospitality, speaking engagements and assistance for wives of foreign students. In cooperation with nationality clubs, student associations and other organizations, the International Center provides a varied program of cultural and social events throughout the year.
#Person1#: Wonderful. It is a home for foreign students.
#Person2#: It sure is. They also serve tea, coffee and refreshments. The Center staff members are also friendly and helpful. Everyone loves them. | Mr. Stone tells #Person1# to go to the International Center after arriving at the university where foreign student advisers discuss personal concerns, housing, adjustment, finances. It provides a variety of student services and center staffs also help to organize social activities. |
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#Person1#: Miss, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I just wondered why the price between the ninth and tenth floor is so different.
#Person1#: It's because of the view.
#Person2#: Oh! I see. Can you show me the location of Block I?
#Person1#: Sure. Please take a look at the model of the building. Nice Garden has a total of two blocks which are labeled Block I and Block II. Block I has a total of thirty-eighth floors. The thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth are penthouses. There are four units in one floor. The sizes of the units are one thousand square feet and one thousand and five hundred square feet. The size with one thousand square feet has three bedrooms and the biggest size has four bedrooms.
#Person2#: How many elevators are there?
#Person1#: There are three elevators between one hundred and forty-eight units.
#Person2#: How about the car-park space?
#Person1#: There are a total of one hundred and sixty parking spaces on the second and third floor, in which twelve are for visitors and the rest are for residents.
#Person2#: Any other facilities?
#Person1#: Sure, on the fourth floor is a recreation quarter. There are two swimming pools. One is Olympic standard size and the other one is for children. Also, there is a gymnasium for resident members only.
#Person2#: What is the completion date?
#Person1#: The completion date will be July 1st 2007.
#Person2#: How about the price and the bank mortgage?
#Person1#: Please check up the price list. The average unit price is five million Hong Kong dollars. There are eight different banks that will provide a seventy percent mortgage loan. Also, the developer will offer another ten percent mortgage to purchasers.
#Person2#: How many payment methods are there?
#Person1#: It's all written on the brochure price list. I believe there will be one right for you. Please hurry up because almost half of units have already gone.
#Person2#: Thank you. I think I have to talk to the bank representatives. Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the price difference between different floors is due to the view, and introduces the layout. #Person1# says there are three elevators, 160 parking spaces, and a recreation quarter. The completion date is July 1st 2017 and #Person2# can find the payment information on the brochure. |
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#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema tonight, shall we?
#Person2#: Good idea. Is there a good movie on?
#Person1#: What about'Farewell My Concubine'? I've been wanting to see it for a long time.
#Person2#: All right. But it'll be difficult to buy tickets I suppose.
#Person1#: My brother has offered me two tickets for this evening.
#Person2#: What time does it begin?
#Person1#: At eight thirty.
#Person2#: I'll come for you at about eight.
#Person1#: OK, I'll be waiting. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the cinema since #Person1#'s brother has got two tickets. |
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#Person1#: Mr. Phillips? I have a request here from purchasing that needs your approval.
#Person2#: Let me take a look. This is for a 486 computer with modem. Who's it going to?
#Person1#: I believe it's going to Ms. Wilson's office.
#Person2#: Get her on the phone, please. I need to clarify this. | #Person1# needs Mr. Phillips's approval. Mr. Phillips wants to clarify the request. |
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#Person1#: Dick, I've decided not to rent that house.
#Person2#: But yesterday you said you would rent it.
#Person1#: I've changed my mind.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Well, I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. | #Person1# has decided not to rent a house and find another one closer to #Person1#'s workplace. |
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#Person1#: What's the quickest way to get there?
#Person2#: If were you. I'd take a taxi.
#Person1#: Can you tell me where the taxi stand is?
#Person2#: You will find a taxi stand the street corner.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to take a taxi and tells #Person1# where to find one. |
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#Person1#: Hello, room service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I ordered dinner about forty minutes ago. It hasn't been delivered yet.
#Person1#: We are sorry for the delay, ma'am. Could you hold the line, please? I'll check your order.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Your order is ready. It's on the way to your room. We're very sorry to have you waiting, Ma'am.
#Person2#: That's okay. | #Person2# phones #Person1# because the dinner she ordered forty minutes ago hasn't arrived. #Person1# checks the order and apologizes for the delay. |
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#Person1#: Hello, Personal Banking. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi there. I'm calling about Personal Internet Banking, what details can you give me?
#Person1#: Personal Internet Banking is a self service financial service that is based on the Internet. It can be used by both businesses and individuals. We offer an online payment service, Personal Net Banking, which includes services such as account transfers, personal foreign exchange trading. You can also get account management services, online bill payment, for household bills like gas and electricity...
#Person2#: That sounds good. At the moment I spend ages queuing at the post office to pay my bills. | #Person1# introduces the services of Personal Internet Banking to #Person2# and #Person2# feels interested. |
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#Person1#: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something.
#Person2#: Just give me a second. I'll be right up. I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!
#Person1#: But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.
#Person2#: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly, yours wasn't up to date, that's probably what was causing your problems.
#Person1#: Ok. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!
#Person1#: Um yeah. Sorry about that. | #Person1#'s computer froze again. Samuel ran a virus scan and finds many infected files. Samuel tells #Person1# to update the anti-virus software regularly. |
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#Person1#: : How are you, Mr. Ding? I'm John Brown.
#Person2#: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: Please have a seat. I know our employment officer has already given you the information about your employee contract, but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing the contract. First, you'll be getting a monthly salary, with one month paid vacation after one year of service. No probation is involved.
#Person2#: That's what I understand.
#Person1#: You'll be covered by our medical plan while on duty. Since you'll be middle-anagement, you, re expected to be available up to one hour past normal working hours. Any approved overtime that will be paid at time, which you can take as salary or time off.
#Person2#: Exactly my understanding.
#Person1#: A reasonable number of sick days will be covered by the company. Any extended illness will be covered by insurance. Have you read the other terms of the contract?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Just one. I noticed an item about flextime. Is that a possibility for me?
#Person1#: Yes it is, but you'll have to discuss the details with your manager.
#Person2#: Good. Now, if you'll just sign here, you can start work in 3 days. | John Brown wants to go over the main details of the employee contract again with Mr. Ding before signing it. Mr. Ding properly understands his salary, working time, annual leave, and sick leave. Mr. Ding's question about flextime shall be discussed with Mr. Ding's manager. |
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#Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: The city square, please.
#Person2#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour now.
#Person1#: I see. Here's the extra 5 $ for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person2#: All right. I'll do my best.
#Person1#: Oh.we made it. Thank you. How much do I own you?
#Person2#: The reading on the kilometer is 12 $.
#Person1#: Here's the money, keep the changes, please.
#Person2#: Do you need a receipt?
#Person1#: No, thank you. | #Person1# hurries to get to the city square and #Person2# gets #Person1# there on time, so #Person2# gets the extra money promised by #Person1#. |
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#Person1#: What type of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music.
#Person1#: Like what, for instance?
#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R&B.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use.
#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys Rock and R&B because they use different instruments. |
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#Person1#: There's a double feature at the cinema this Saturday. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: What are the movies that are playing?
#Person1#: There's an action movie with Harrison Ford and a chick flick with Susan Abandon.
#Person2#: I've never seen a movie I don't like that had Harrison Ford in it.
#Person1#: So, is that a yes?
#Person2#: Yes. What time does it start and do you want to meet me there?
#Person1#: It starts at one and yea, let's meet there. It's the cinema on the corner of Lincoln and Main.
#Person2#: Great! I have a coupon for free popcorn at that theater! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the cinema this Saturday. #Person2# agrees and chooses the chick flick. They decide to meet at the cinema. |
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#Person1#: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.
#Person2#: Why? Is there lots of information about trees?
#Person1#: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for teenagers there about different kinds of clouds.
#Person2#: That's useful for me when I go sailing. | #Person1# visited the new museum last month and tells #Person2# about it. |
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#Person1#: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?
#Person2#: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.
#Person1#: There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethinc group and age group. But how should you screen potential mates? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail?
#Person2#: I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long. A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy. Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world.
#Person1#: Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net?
#Person2#: I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information,like your home address,until after several dates. Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger.
#Person1#: Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites,do you have any stats on success rates? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet
#Person2#: Well,for a site like ecrush. com,since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999,of the 1. 5 million people who have joined ecrush. com, 300000 have actually matched.
#Person1#: Do you have any successful stories to share?
#Person2#: Yes, the couple that I highlighted at today's show met on Match. com and they're getting married this summer. | #Person1# asks Tiffany's views on people turning to the Web to find a mate. Tiffany suggests quickly make sure there's a connection in the physical world and gives some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net. Finally, Tiffany shares a successful story. |
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#Person1#: How was your interview?
#Person2#: Pretty good, the manager asked me the usual questions, then he asked me why I decided to leave my previous job.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I hadn't gotten a raise for 3 years. I also told him that one of my coworkers quit her job because she had not been promoted for 8 years.
#Person1#: Did he want to know the reasons?
#Person2#: Yes, I told him that my boss made some excuses about the economy. I thought he had a pattern of only promoting men, though.
#Person1#: That's sex discrimination. So when will you hear back about that job?
#Person2#: In a couple of days. | #Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s interview. #Person2# tells #Person1# she told the manager she left her previous job because her boss wouldn't give her a raise. |
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#Person1#: Hi there, can I help you folks?
#Person2#: I'm just browsing. seeing what's on the lot. My daughter wants a car for her birthday, you know how it is.
#Person3#: Dad! I'm sixteen already and I'm, like, the only one at school who doesn't have a car!
#Person1#: She is right, you know. Kids these days all have cars. Let me show you something we just got in, a 1996 sedan. Excellent gas mileage, it has dual airbags and anti lock brakes. a perfect vehicle for a young driver.
#Person3#: Dad, I love it! It's awesome! Can we get this one please?
#Person2#: I see. . . What can you tell me about this one?
#Person1#: Oh, that's just an old World War Two tank that we use for TV commercials. Now about this sedan. . .
#Person2#: Whoa, whoa wait a minute. Tell me more about this tank.
#Person1#: Well, Sir, if you are looking for quality and safety then look no further! Three inches of reinforced steel protect your daughter from short range missile attacks.
#Person2#: Does the sedan protect her from missile attacks?
#Person1#: It does not.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. Let me sleep on it.
#Person1#: Did I mention the tank is a tank?
#Person2#: I'll take it!
#Person3#: Dad! | #Person2# is browsing to choose a car for his daughter. #Person1# recommends a 1996 sedan with an excellent condition. #Person2#'s daughter loves it but #Person2# prefers the tank because it may protect his daughter from missile attacks. |
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#Person1#: have you bought a present for jim's birthday yet?
#Person2#: no, I haven't. I can't think of anything to get him.
#Person1#: I'm having the same problem. I want to get something really special. Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts.
#Person2#: I know. He bought me that beautiful sweater for my birthday. It was exactly what I wanted. And it fit me perfectly!
#Person1#: he bought me an iron.
#Person2#: that doesn't sound like a great present.
#Person1#: maybe not, but my iron was getting old. In fact, it stopped working the week after jim bought me the new one. It's as if he knew that my old iron would soon stop working!
#Person2#: let's think. He loves football, doesn't he? I saw signed photographs of famous footballers in a shop near hear. Let's go and have a look. You know which team he supports, don't you?
#Person1#: yes, I do. Let's go. We should be able to find something suitable. We should get him something old. . . something historic.
#Person2#: it'll be an expensive present, but we can share the cost.
#Person1#: I'll be happy to get him something special, even if it coasts a little extra.
#Person2#: yes. He always get us special gift. We should repay his kindness. | #Person2# and #Person1# are discussing what to buy as a birthday gift for Jim to thanks his kindness for giving them special gifts. The present will be expensive so they are going to share the cost. |
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#Person1#: Don't you think all of the money goes to the ads and we have nothing to read.
#Person2#: But newspapers do get some extra income by offering space for ads.
#Person1#: Extra income. They can get rich with sheer ads. | #Person1# thinks there are too many ads in newspapers. |
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#Person1#: Greetings should never be ignored in the interview.
#Person2#: Sure. It is helpful to shorten the distance between you and the interviewer and create a lively atmosphere.
#Person1#: Appropriate greetings will win the interviewer's favorable impression
#Person2#: But you should pay special attention to your words and attitudes.
#Person1#: In the beginning of the interview, greet the interviewer with a kind smile.
#Person2#: In the interview, use polite words, such as 'Thank you', or 'Please'.
#Person1#: That's right. Details can mean succeed or fail.
#Person2#: When talking you should focus your eyes on the interviewer in order to closely watch his or her expressions.
#Person1#: At the end of the interview, you should make your acknowledgments and say Goodbye.
#Person2#: Whatever the result is, you should keep your good demeanor.
#Person1#: Only in this way can you leave a good impression on the interviewer.
#Person2#: In short, you should present the best of yourself throughout the interview. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it's important to greet appropriately, use polite words, and keep eye contact with interviewers in an interview and make acknowledgments at the end of the interview. |
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#Person1#: John, it's 7:30. I wonder how much later they are going to be?
#Person2#: Oh, you know Terry and Susan. They never arrive on time.
#Person1#: Yes, but half an hour late! My dinner will be ruined.
#Person2#: Oh, maybe they got stuck in traffic. You know what the traffic is like at this time of day.
#Person1#: Yes, but they said they were taking the subway so they wouldn't get caught in traffic.
#Person2#: Well, they shouldn't be late then. Why don't you give them a call and see if they've left. Maybe they forgot about the invitation.
#Person1#: They couldn't have forgotten about it. I was just talking to Susan last night. Anyway, let me just check if they are in. Their number is 2143556. | #Person1# complains to John that Terry and Susan arrive late for dinner. John suggests #Person1# give a call to them to check if they're in. |
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#Person1#: How's your father?
#Person2#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person1#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Person1#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
#Person2#: How do you want to spend your old age?
#Person1#: In the same way, probably. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s father retired and he wants to travel around the world. #Person2# probably wants to spend old age in the same way. |
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#Person1#: I was thinking of holding the company retreat in the mountains.
#Person2#: I agree, I think that that would be perfect!
#Person1#: I was thinking it could take place sometime in January.
#Person2#: That might be a little too cold for some people.
#Person1#: Yes, you are right.
#Person2#: What about April? April has good weather that isn't too cold or too hot.
#Person1#: Yes, that would work out better.
#Person2#: You know, maybe we could take a survey to see how that works for everyone.
#Person1#: Good idea! We'll have to get right on it.
#Person2#: Fine! Well, I'll get right on it now! | #Person1# was thinking of holding the company's retreat in the mountains. #Person2# suggests taking a survey to see how that works. |
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#Person1#: Why do all girls appear feminine after sophomore year?
#Person2#: Because they are full-grown. Look at their curvy figures.
#Person1#: I feel they all talk and behave in a different way.
#Person2#: They suddenly become shy when they speak to boys.
#Person1#: Some even do make-up slightly. Are you aware that previous'small potato'Ma Xiaoxiao becomes a piece of cheese cake recently?
#Person2#: She is certainly not my kind of girl.
#Person1#: Stop preaching your dream love Marilyn Monroe to me. I know those sexy women are your tastes.
#Person2#: You are so Platonic. Those naive girls will eventually grow into real women. They can't resist love, and men cannot resist their attraction either.
#Person1#: I appreciate the saying'Love consists in this, that two solitude protect, border and salute each other. ' | #Person1# and #Person2# talking about girls appear feminine after sophomore year, like Ma Xiapxiao. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is so platonic and #Person1# appreciates a saying about platonic love. |
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#Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the countries they have been to. #Person1# thinks the most beautiful country he has ever been to is Norway. |
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#Person1#: We have reservations for two at your restaurant tonight.
#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you, sir?
#Person1#: I'm calling to see if I can request a specific table.
#Person2#: I can try to arrange that for you.
#Person1#: I proposed to my wife in your restaurant and I would like the same table if I can.
#Person2#: Can you describe for me, where you were sitting?
#Person1#: It was a little table by the bay windows overlooking the wharf.
#Person2#: You're in luck. We still have that little table. | #Person1# wants to request a special table and #Person2# helps to arrange it for #Person1#. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: What happened with that guy at the cafe?
#Person1#: nothing
#Person2#: But you're crazy about him?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: Why don't you run off with him? What are you waiting for?
#Person1#: I don't actually know him.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: I only know him through the ... you are not gonna believe this.
#Person2#: Oh, let me guess. Through the internet?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Hmm. You've got mail. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that she loves the man but she doesn't know him because they met online. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: what do you hope to do when you finish university?
#Person2#: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you?
#Person1#: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve got a good chance of passing. There's a possibility of getting a job with a law firm in London, provide
#Person2#: we both have to overcome several obstacles if we are to achieve our ambitions.
#Person1#: if life were easy, then we'd achieve our ambition quickly and then get bored.
#Person2#: unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to work hard yet not succeed.
#Person1#: that's why ambition need to be realistic. You can't achieve something that's totally unrealistic.
#Person2#: as long as you plan carefully, most thing are possible. It's always good to have a backup plan in case things go wrong.
#Person1#: I think it's important to be successful in a field you are truly interested in, not something that other people force you to be interested it.
#Person2#: my father wanted me to become a doctor, but I knew it would be impossible for me to be successful in that field.
#Person1#: I hope my parents don't try to interfere in my choice of career. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mr. Green's office?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Is he there?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.
#Person2#: What time will he be back?
#Person1#: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.
#Person2#: Can I reach him in the conference room?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but they aren't taking any calls. Can I take message for you?
#Person2#: This is Anne Lucas in the accounts office. I would like a word with him, please.
#Person1#: I can ask him to call you after the meeting. Can I have your number?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 488-6361. He can reach me there until three o'clock. | Anne Lucas wants to talk to Mr. Green but he is at a meeting. So she leaves her number for #Person1# to keep in touch later. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?
#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.
#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?
#Person2#: We will provide you wit life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, housing benefits, heating allowance and transportation allowance.
#Person1#: How often is the bonus?
#Person2#: You'll be paid a bonus at the end of every year.
#Person1#: Do I have training opportunities?
#Person2#: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad.
#Person1#: Well, I don't have any other questions so far. I would like to think a couple of days before I give you my final answer.
#Person2#: Sure. I will ask Lucy to call you in two days.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you for your time and patience.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits, such as the length of #Person1#'s paid vacation, the insurance and housing policies, the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person1# will give #Person2# #Person1#'s final answer in two days. |
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#Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love.
#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there is not enough of a customer base yet. How can you be sure your idea will cash in?
#Person1#: To run a successful internet business, it requires a little research and relatively small investment. You've got to have a good idea of some kind of product that is in demand or would be popular.
#Person2#: That's marketing research. . . But what about getting started once you have an idea?
#Person1#: After you have your great idea, then you can set up shop by registering a domain name, creating a website, an email address, and a hosting service. If you want to go all out on your website, you can put together shopping cart technology, but that can be pricey to start out with.
#Person2#: Sounds like a lot of work!
#Person1#: Anything worth doing takes work. Money doesn't grow on trees. . . Most of us have to work for it. | #Person1# has started selling traditional craft items on the Internet since last year and makes revenue. #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to run a successful internet business from marketing research to building a website. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi. Ed, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.
#Person2#: Just get out of my face!
#Person1#: Woo, easy.
#Person2#: Leave me alone!
#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?
#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.
#Person1#: Maybe I could help.
#Person2#: I blew the finally exam.
#Person1#: You've got be joking.
#Person2#: No, I'm not.
#Person1#: Well, don't get bend on a ship about it. | Ed is angry as he blew the final exam. #Person1# comforts him. |
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