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You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years!
#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
#Person1#: That's the flower girl and the ring bearer. I'm pretty sure they're the groom's niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!
#Person2#: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I'm starving. I hope the food's good at the reception.
#Person1#: That's all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride's coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what's she doing? Where's she going?
#Person2#: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? | #Person1# and #Person2# attend Anthony's marriage ceremony. #Person2# always focuses on food. To #Person1#'s surprise, the bride runs away from the wedding. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I have a little problem with room 507.
#Person2#: Problems are what we're here for, sir. Please tell me your problem.
#Person1#: This room is filthy with cockroaches.
#Person2#: Were you wearing your glasses when you noticed them, sir?
#Person1#: I've already seen nine of them and, as they say, eight is enough!
#Person2#: Sir, sometimes a fast elevator ride makes our guests see spots.
#Person1#: You are not in a position to question my vision or my statement!
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. Will you please hold while I transfer you to my supervisor? | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the room is being filthy with cockroaches. #Person2# will transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I need to make a list of thinks that we need.
#Person1#: Good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?
#Person2#: I don ' t have onions on my list. I ' ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green tea ok or should we get the same tea that we usually get?
#Person1#: Let ' s get both. We need some coffee too. Is that on your list?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Here ' s my list. Is there anything that I ' Ve forgotten?
#Person1#: I think you ' Ve got everything. I want to got some chocolate and some cheese.
#Person2#: What kind of cheese do you want.
#Person1#: I ' m not sure. I ' ll decide at the cheese counter, when I can see what they have. Have we got enough money?
#Person2#: We don ' t have enough cash, so I ' ll take my credit card and we can pay with that. Where are the car keys?
#Person1#: I ' Ve got them there. Shall I drive? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to buy and make a list before going shopping. They don't have enough cash so #Person2#'ll take #Person2#'s credit card. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: what can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: What do we get this morning?
#Person1#: Fruit juice, cake and refreshments and everything.
#Person2#: I'd like to a glass of tomato juice please.
#Person1#: Any serial, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. A dish of cornmeal weight.
#Person1#: And eggs?
#Person2#: Yes. Baked eggs and buttered toast. I like my baker very crazy.
#Person1#: How do you want to your eggs?
#Person2#: Fried, please.
#Person1#: Anything more, sir?
#Person2#: No, that's enough, thank you. | #Person2# orders tomato juice, cornmeal weight, buttered toast, and a fried egg for breakfast with #Person1#'s assistance. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Friday, finally. Honey, let's do something fun this weekend.
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: We can go to the lake and have a swim.
#Person2#: I think it's going to be hot that day and I might get a sunburn. How about the library?
#Person1#: The library is boring. Then how about going mountain biking?
#Person2#: That sounds great. But I'd probably break my arm or something like I did last time.
#Person1#: You won't this time. Come on.
#Person2#: Well.
#Person1#: OK, forget it. How about fishing? Remember the last time we went, I caught like 10 fish.
#Person2#: Yeah, I remember and the only thing I caught was an old boot. Just forget it.
#Person1#: OK, what do you suggest?
#Person2#: We could stay home and pop some popcorn and play board games.
#Person1#: Listen, let's try something fun this time. You won't break your arm or get a sunburn. It'll be really pleasant. Just give it a try. Come on. let's do it. Come on. | #Person1# suggests swimming, or going mountain biking, or going fishing this weekend. But #Person2# refuses and suggests staying home and playing board games. #Person1# wants to try something fun. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Oh, so many kinds of winter hats.
#Person2#: What is your favorite color, miss?
#Person1#: Red.
#Person2#: Here you are. It ' s very attractive.
#Person1#: May I try it on?
#Person2#: Go ahead.
#Person1#: Is there a mirror around here?
#Person2#: Right over there.
#Person1#: Does it suit me?
#Person2#: Yes, you look very nice.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: We're having a clearance sale. $ 4 plus tax.
#Person1#: That's quite reasonable. | #Person1# chooses a red winter hat in a store with #Person2#'s assistance. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack.
#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.
#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having.
#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting. Last week, I had to call the plumber to fix the toilet. Anyway, all par for the course when you own a house, I guess. I think I am going to hire an interior decorator to look the place over.
#Person1#: I've studied home decoration as a hobby. Could I make some suggestions?
#Person2#: Go right ahead.
#Person1#: Well, I think a crystal chandelier would look great in your living room, and maybe some new drapes for the windows. Also, a grandfather clock would look great in the den. Perhaps you could buy some potted plants for the dining room
#Person2#: Wow, you really do have a talent for this, Alice. Thanks for the suggestions.
#Person1#: You are welcome, Jack. Glad to be of help. | Jack has trouble decorating his house. He needs to repaint the house, change new carpets, and fix the toilet. Alice gives some suggestions as she has studied home decoration as a hobby. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: How may I help you, miss?
#Person2#: I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?
#Person1#: Would you like to have a perm?
#Person2#: Do you think it will suit me?
#Person1#: Oh, absolutely.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll have it for a change. | #Person2# wants to change her hairstyle. #Person1# suggests a perm and #Person2# agrees. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What sort of problems do you have with these machines?
#Person2#: They're quite complex machines and they have a lot of different components. We need to check the metal casing regularly for any signs of corrosion. We also check the brushes once a fortnight to make sure they aren't worn down. It's important to make sure everything is properly aligned and we adjust it if necessary. There is a canvas belt at the end of the assembly line. If it gets wet, it might rot so we check that regularly too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they check the metal casing, the brushes, and the canvas belt regularly. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Good morning, Sir?
#Person2#: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower.
#Person1#: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it.
#Person2#: Give you something for it, for your cold, you mean. I am not that kind of doctor.
#Person1#: Oh, aren't you?
#Person2#: No, I am a psychologist.
#Person1#: Ah, you are a psychologist. Oh I see.
#Person2#: Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes. Would you like a newspaper in the morning?
#Person2#: Yes. The Times.
#Person1#: OK, Sir. Your room is 523, and how long would you stay?
#Person2#: Four days. I'll be checking out Saturday morning.
#Person1#: And how would you pay?
#Person2#: By credit card. Would you like to see it?
#Person1#: Yes, please, and here is your key, Sir. | Dr. Orwell reserves a single room and is checking in. #Person1# catches a cold and thinks Orwell can help but Orwell is a psychologist. Then #Person1# asks Orwell some questions for check-in. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, Karen! Where's Tom?
#Person2#: He's upstairs. He's having a bath. Tom!
#Person3#: Yes?
#Person2#: Sam's here.
#Person3#: I'm nearly ready. Hello, Sam. Have a cigarette.
#Person1#: No thanks, Tom.
#Person3#: Have a glass of whisky then.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks.
#Person3#: Is dinner ready, Karen?
#Person2#: It's nearly ready. We can have dinner at seven o'clock.
#Person3#: Sam and I had lunch together today. We went to a restaurant.
#Person2#: What did you have?
#Person3#: We had roast beef and potatoes.
#Person2#: Oh!
#Person3#: What's the matter, Karen?
#Person2#: Well, you're going to have roast beef and potatoes again tonight! | Tom and Sam had roast beef and potatoes for lunch and those are exactly what Karen prepares for their dinner. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hey. Are you leaving now? [ Yeah. ] Could you give me a ride to the train station?
#Person2#: Sure. Get in.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm glad I caught you. My train leaves in about 20 minutes, and I don't have time to walk there.
#Person2#: No problem. Oh, I just got a text from my mom about her doctor's appointment.
#Person1#: Wait. You're not going to text and drive, are you?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm pretty good at it. Watch! Now, look here ...
#Person1#: No, no. Hey, hey, to be honest, I feel uncomfortable with you trying to do both at the same time ... and it is against the law.
#Person2#: I've had a lot of practice.
#Person1#: No really, I'll just walk. Pull over. I can catch the next train.
#Person2#: No, no, no. I'm almost finished with this text .... just a second.
#Person1#: Watch out!! [ Scream ]
#Person2#: AHHHH! Oh, no. My car.
#Person1#: Oh, no. OH NO!! Forget your car. The driver of the other car looks like a pro wrestler, and boy, does he look angry. Oh, no, oh no. He just punched that light pole and smashed his car window with his fist.
#Person2#: Oh, Hey, uh switch me seats?
#Person1#: No. Forget it. I think it would be a good time for you to text or call the police. Man: Augh. | #Person2# gives #Person1# a ride, but #Person2# is texting while driving. #Person1# reminds #Person2# that it is against the law and #Person1# would rather walk to the station. While #Person2# is texting, an accident happens so #Person1# asks #Person2# to text or call the police. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: How have you been?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you.
#Person1#: And how's everyone in your family?
#Person2#: Very well, thank you. I'm meeting my wife and daughter for lunch at 12:00, would you care to join us?
#Person1#: I'd love to but I'm afraid I can't. I'Ve already got a lunch engagement. | #Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch but #Person1# already has an engagement. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What kind of account do you prefer? Checking account or savings account?
#Person2#: I would like to open a checking account.
#Person1#: Ok, please just fill out this form and show us your ID card.
#Person2#: Here you are. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to open a checking account. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?
#Person2#: I am planning a party.
#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universities to the party. These people are very important to the development of the company.
#Person1#: Have you finished all the planning?
#Person2#: Finished? You must be joking. I have just started. I still need to get a lot more information and I'll have to write many invitation letters.
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Would you? That would be very nice. Let me tell you what to do first. | Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. #Person1# will help her. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I have to find a living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine.
#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours?
#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture.
#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?
#Person2#: The furniture cost a couple thousand dollars.
#Person1#: How good of quality is the furniture?
#Person2#: It's very sturdy. You get what you pay for.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying for quality workmanship.
#Person2#: I assure you that you're paying for quality. | #Person2# got #Person2#'s living room set from IKEA which costs a lot but has good quality. #Person1# also pays for quality workmanship. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: I am having some plumbing problems and need them fixed.
#Person2#: What exactly is wrong with the plumbing?
#Person1#: The toilet flushes really slowly.
#Person2#: Are there any problems with the plumbing in the kitchen?
#Person1#: Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are messed up.
#Person2#: How long have you had these problems?
#Person1#: It has been going on for a while, but just started to get worse this morning.
#Person2#: I will send someone out to take a look at the problem. Will you be home this afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, I will be home this afternoon.
#Person2#: Fine. I will be there around two. If someone is not there, I will use my key to get in. | #Person1# is having some plumbing problems in the kitchen and the bathroom. #Person2# will send someone to take a look this afternoon. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.
#Person2#: You know I don't know anything about fashion.
#Person1#: Which dress do you like best?
#Person2#: Well, they are both all right.
#Person1#: Only all right?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.
#Person1#: Mike, that's no help to me at all. I can't wear both of them at the same time. I want a decision.
#Person2#: But after all, it is your decision, not mine.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. The green dress is very smart. but I can't be sure if it goes with a hat. | #Person1# asks Mike for advice about which dress to choose. Mike thinks both dresses are nice. #Person1# still hesitates. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Mark, this is Lucy.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: I have a friend. He is my best friend and he wants to learn English. He would pay about 100 yuan per hour. Are you interested?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: So I take it you are not interested.
#Person1#: No, Lucy. Don't get me wrong. I mean school will be open on Sept. 2nd, and I will have a very tight schedule by then.
#Person2#: Don't worry. My friend says he can always arrange his schedule around your schedule.
#Person1#: That will be fine. When can I see him?
#Person2#: Let's do it this way. I'll take him to your place this Saturday. Then you two can make a schedule.
#Person1#: Make sure you come here before noon. I will be picking up my friend at the airport in the afternoon.
#Person2#: How are you going to get there?
#Person1#: By bus, of course.
#Person2#: I am sure my friend can give you a ride.
#Person1#: Great. By the way, what does your friend do?
#Person2#: He is a lawyer.
#Person1#: Ok, see you then.
#Person2#: See you. | Lucy's lawyer wants to learn English from Mark. Mark hesitates because he'll be busy. Lucy tells him her friend can always arrange the schedule around Mark's so Mike agrees. They'll meet to make a schedule. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What are some of the problems of doing a part-time job as a college student?
#Person2#: Schoolwork suffers. Because I don't have as much time to study as when I didn't have a part-time job. I have had to give up things I enjoy, like sleep and football. I can't get into the social life because I have to work right after class. Some of my Mends have stopped calling me. I also miss TV.
#Person1#: What do you do in a day?
#Person2#: I get up at seven to make an 8:00 a. m. class. I have classes till 1:30. And then, I drive to the supermarket where I work. I work till 7:00 p. m. And then I drive to my home and eat dinner. After I take a shower and rest for a half hour, it's about nine. This gives me only a couple of hours to study. My eyes start to close well before I go to bed at eleven. | #Person2# discusses with #Person1# about the problems of doing a part-time job as a student and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daily routine. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Well, we've finally put the finishing touches on the training programs for next year. Here's a report showing the projected costs as well as the expected return on investment.
#Person2#: Return on investment? How can you have a return on this kind of investment? Can you really calculate the value of these training programs?
#Person1#: Sure! It's not a real figure, of course. It's just an estimate based on rehiring costs, and the potential lost revenue that results from incompetence.
#Person2#: Wow! I'm impressed. So, what's in the cards for future training? Will it be in-house or off-site?
#Person1#: A little of both. We'll have a few daylong sessions for things like business writing skills and software training. Those are available to everyone. We also have a variety of other programs
#Person2#: Yes, I see that here. . . continuing education for the IT department, a time management course for accounting, and team building for sales. Anything planned for HR?
#Person1#: A holiday, I hope! No, really, we are looking into some courses on motivational techniques. We'll add them to the list when we choose a lecturer. | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the report showing the projected costs and the expected return on investment and introduces the plans for future training. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: We're going to the movies. Will you join us?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to.
#Person1#: Then would you like to have lunch with us?
#Person2#: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now.
#Person1#: Would you like me to give you a lift?
#Person2#: No, thanks. His home is not far and I can walk there.
#Person1#: Come on. It's no trouble at all.
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch movies and have lunch but #Person2# isn't available. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow?
#Person2#: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course.
#Person1#: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing?
#Person2#: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns.
#Person1#: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ...
#Person2#: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know.
#Person1#: He was still hungry!
#Person2#: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her.
#Person1#: Okay. That's ... That'll work out.
#Person2#: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden.
#Person1#: Oh, their corn is always so, so good.
#Person2#: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful.
#Person1#: So, um, yeah. What about drink?
#Person2#: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well.
#Person1#: Okay. And what about dessert?
#Person2#: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge.
#Person1#: Oh. I can't wait.
#Person2#: This is going to be fun. Yeah. | #Person1# asks Ashley how many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow. Ashley tells #Person1# who will come and what food they will bring. They also talk about drink and dessert and can't wait. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?
#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperature is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier.
#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the winter. And we often get snow.
#Person2#: What are the temperatures in winter? In my city it is about 15 or 20 degrees.
#Person1#: In winter temperature often falls to zero at night temperature can be below that. The streets are often icing in the morning. With high such temperatures you must get some thunderstorms.
#Person2#: Yeah, we do. In the middle of summer there can be found storms every day usually in the afternoon. I heard your city has a lot of fog, is that true?
#Person1#: We do have a few fog days in winter. But I would not say we have a lot of fogs. The sky are usually clearly in your city, are they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are like I said we have thunderstorms. But each one usually last a few hours. Then the skys are clear again.
#Person1#: Have you ever had snow in your city?
#Person2#: My grandmother said there was snow once when she was a child. But my parents and I never see it outside of my city.
#Person1#: The river in my city sometime freeze over. People go ice-skating on it. In summer people go boating on the river. But few people go swimming because it is not very clean.
#Person2#: As you know, my city is on the coast. the water is also not clean. But people still go swimming all year around. I prefer to sand bath on the beach when the weather is hot and sunning. | #Person1# and #Person2# compare the weather of summer and winter in their cities. #Person1# disagrees with #Person2#'s idea that #Person1#'s city has a lot of fog. The water in both cities is not clean. Few people in #Person1#'s city go swimming, while people in #Person2#'s city go swimming all year round. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, my name is Catherine.
#Person2#: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Do you know what this professor is like?
#Person2#: I have no idea. This is my first year.
#Person1#: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from San Francisco.
#Person1#: I've been there a few times. It's a great city.
#Person2#: Where are you from?
#Person1#: I grow up in this area.
#Person2#: So you know all the fun places to hang out, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, the best places are in the heart of downtown. There are a lot of clubs and bars.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you know what you are majoring in yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I'm leaning towards business. But that's only if I can't get into computer science. How about you?
#Person2#: I want to go to medical school. So I'll probably end up majoring in biology.
#Person1#: That's cool.
#Person2#: Is the weather this bad all the time in the fall?
#Person1#: No, this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much. You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies. Seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.
#Person2#: Oh, the professor is coming. | Catherine and John meet each other for the first time before their class begins. They talk about the weather, their majors, and the interesting places in the city. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?
#Person2#: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time would you like the reservation for?
#Person2#: We would prefer 7
#Person1#: For how many people
#Person2#: There will be 4 of us.
#Person1#: Fine, I can seat you at 7
#Person2#: Thank you. The last name is Foster.
#Person1#: See you at 7
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a table for 4 people at 7 on Tuesday. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, Jennie. How do you like the university?
#Person2#: Hello, Bob. I like it very much.
#Person1#: Have you started your classes yet?
#Person2#: I have been to two lectures, chemistry and history.
#Person1#: Well, how were they?
#Person2#: They were very large. I'm not used to 300 students in class.
#Person1#: My lectures have been large too.
#Person2#: Have you been to your English class yet?
#Person1#: Yes, it was quite small, there were only about 20 students in it.
#Person2#: My classes are so far apart, the campus is sure big.
#Person1#: It sure is, my morning classes are in different buildings. I have to run between them. Otherwise, I'll be late.
#Person2#: I guess we'll get used to it. | Jennie and Bob have been to lectures at university and some classes are large, so they think the campus is big. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good morning! I am Anna Lu. I've come for an interview which was arranged.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I am Jack White, Personnel Manager. Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you, Mr. White.
#Person1#: Miss Lu, have you got any experience in restaurant service?
#Person2#: Yes. Since I entered college, I have been working at a fast food restaurant as a part-time waitress.
#Person1#: For how long?
#Person2#: 3 years.
#Person1#: Our restaurant receives a lot of foreign customers. Can you serve them in English?
#Person2#: That's why I applied for this job. Now I am studying Hotel English in my college, and I am quite familiar with the western courtesy and restaurant etiquette. I am sure my public relation skills will leave a strong impression on your customers.
#Person1#: You must know our working hours are very long and overtime work is frequent.
#Person2#: I don't mind that.
#Person1#: I think I will give you a 3 months ' trial. The salary for this period is 800 yuan a month with no bonus. After that period if we both feel satisfied, a formal contract would be signed.
#Person2#: When am I supposed to start working?
#Person1#: Next monday. Bring your resume and diploma with you.
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. White. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Goodbye! | Anna Lu comes to Mr. White to apply for a job in a restaurant and shares her previous working experience as a part-time waitress. Mr. White'll give her a 3 months' trial. |
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#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?
#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a professional sorts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down.
#Person1#: so what did you do about it yesterday?
#Person2#: I went sky-diving!
#Person1#: you're kidding me! that sounds really scary!
#Person2#: It was scary, but it felt great, too.
#Person1#: weren't you scared?
#Person2#: of course I was scared. But I had an instructor that went with me and that helped.
#Person1#: so have you cured your fear of heights?
#Person2#: I think so. After I jumped out of the plane, I realized that I should just enjoy life. Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly.
#Person1#: I'm impressed.
#Person2#: are you scared of anything?
#Person1#: well, sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself.
#Person2#: what do you think is going to happen?
#Person1#: I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things.
#Person2#: it sounds like you just need to be more careful. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is in a good mood and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went sky-diving yesterday and cured the fear of heights. After that, #Person2# realizes #Person2# should enjoy life. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# fears being alone in #Person1#'s apartment. |
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#Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so many Westerners are overweight.
#Person1#: It's interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs, do not take naps during the day, and yet they can be so heavy.
#Person2#: You see, because we are often busy working, we eat too much fast food, and that food is very fattening. | Lee and Sally think Western food is fattening and that's why Americans get fat, though working hard. |
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#Person1#: Lucy, where are you going?
#Person2#: I want to go to the supermarket.
#Person1#: Wait a few minutes and I'll go there with you.
#Person2#: Let's get a shopping cart.
#Person1#: Good idea
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: Let's check out the fruit section first.
#Person2#: OK. I'd like some oranges. But they don't look quite ripe yet.
#Person1#: Look, nice fresh cherries! They are ripe and soft. I'll take some.
#Person2#: I'll take some, too.
#Person1#: Let's go to the snacks section. I want some chocolate and sweets.
#Person2#: OK. I'll go and buy some cakes.
#Person1#: Do you want to buy something else?
#Person2#: No. Let's go over to the check-out stand. | #Person1# and Lucy will go to the supermarket and they take a shopping list. #Person1# will get cherries, chocolate, and sweets, while Lucy wants some cherries, oranges, and cakes. |
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#Person1#: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.
#Person2#: Help. Help. Please help me!
#Person1#: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
#Person2#: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.
#Person1#: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are.
#Person2#: I'm ... I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.
#Person1#: Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's?
#Person2#: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me.
#Person1#: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention.
#Person2#: Umm, I see golden arches ... McDonalds.
#Person1#: Okay, is there anyone else with you?
#Person2#: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.]
#Person1#: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!]
#Person2#: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here?
#Person1#: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second.
#Person2#: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance?
#Person1#: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.
#Person2#: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy! | #Person2# calls 911 for help, saying #Person2#'s car is stalled on the freeway and a lady passenger is going into labor, stating the nearest landmark to the location is McDonalds'. After #Person1# just sent an ambulance, the lady has had a boy. |
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#Person1#: Honey come on! We are going to be late! Honestly, you take longer getting ready than I do!
#Person2#: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt! Can you come here for a sec? I need your help.
#Person1#: What is it? Why are all these clothes on the bed?
#Person2#: I don't know what to wear! Ok, give me your opinion. Do you like the way this looks? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals. I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I'll wear these as well.
#Person1#: Are you joking? What am I going to do with you? We are going to a dinner party not the beach! Wear the shirt with the silk tie I bought you and these corduroy pants. It's chilly outside so you can wear this coat.
#Person2#: Thanks honey! You have such great fashion sense. Now, what am I going to do with my hair? | #Person1# wants #Person2# to hurry up. #Person2# is caught up on what to dress so #Person1# suggests tie and pants. #Person2# then asks for hairstyle advice. |
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#Person1#: What would you like today?
#Person2#: Let me get a hamburger.
#Person1#: Do you want cheese on it?
#Person2#: No cheese.
#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink?
#Person2#: Can I get a soda, please?
#Person1#: What kind do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like a Sprite.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: I'd like a bag of Doritos with that.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: That'll be all. | #Person1# orders a hamburger, a Sprite, and Doritos from #Person2#. |
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#Person1#: Miss Sun, could you please type this report for me?
#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Baker.
#Person1#: Could you please double space it so I can make corrections?
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Do you need it finished right away?
#Person1#: No. This afternoon will be fine. | Mr. Baker requests Miss Sun to type the report double-spaced. |
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#Person1#: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night.
#Person2#: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called'The Power of One'.
#Person1#: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember.
#Person2#: Me either. From the very first page, this author just pulled me right in!
#Person1#: Can I read it when you're finished?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm in the last chapter now and it is just gripping.
#Person1#: Don't tell me anything about it. I want to read it for myself.
#Person2#: Okay. But be prepared for an all-nighter! I doubt you will want to put it down either. | #Person2# is indulged in a book that #Person1# never reads but wants to borrow. #Person1# tells #Person2# not to tell #Person1# any details. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I notice you're reading a newspaper. Can I ask you some questions for a market research project?
#Person2#: I don't really trust big advertisers, so...
#Person1#: Oh, it's not like that. We're a small nonprofit organization, and we're hoping to save our local papers and all the jobs they create.
#Person2#: Oh, that's an awesome cause! Fire away!
#Person1#: Great. So, tell me what you like about newspapers.
#Person2#: Well, there is a certain feel to holding a paper and turning the pages. The touch and sound of the paper as I fold it are so pleasant... A tablet can't give you this kind of feeling at all.
#Person1#: Do you usually read the whole paper or go through different sections to pick out your favorite articles?
#Person2#: I like being able to look around and find what I want. I can do this very quickly with a newspaper, but online news is tough for me to sort through. It takes me forever just to find something good, and sometimes when I do, it turns out to be something different!
#Person1#: Do you dislike anything about your newspaper?
#Person2#: Well, the only thing I can think of is all the ads nowadays. But it's even worse online, so I guess the answer is no! | #Person1# from a small nonprofit organization asks #Person2# some questions about newspapers for a market research project to save local papers and all the jobs they create. |
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#Person1#: Hello, Westhaven Company.
#Person2#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Richard?
#Person1#: This is Michael Richard speaking. Who is calling?
#Person2#: Mr. Richard, this is Henry. I was interviewed by you last Tuesday.
#Person1#: You gave me a deep impression then. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm just calling to follow up on the situation of the salesman position.
#Person1#: We have made the decision to hire you.
#Person2#: Wonderful. Thank you very much. I have been dreaming to work with your company and I am finally granted the great opportunity. I won't let you down and I hope you will contact me when you have any questions.
#Person1#: I will, thank you for calling. | Henry calls Michael Richard to follow up on the situation of the salesman position. Mr. Richard tells him they have made the decision to hire him. |
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#Person1#: The hotel operator. Anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes. But the line has been engaged all the time. Why is it taking so long?
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours. Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free?
#Person2#: OK. Please do so if it is not troublesome.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. May I know your name and room number?
#Person2#: I'm Du Juan, in Room 312.
#Person1#: I see. Wait in the room, please.
#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness. | Du Juan phones the hotel operator to complain about the consistent failure to get through to the booking office. #Person1# apologizes and will ask them to call Du Juan when the line is free. |
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#Person1#: Mum, I can't find my socks for basketball. Have you seen them?
#Person2#: Let me see. Are they white?
#Person1#: Yes. Where did you see them?
#Person2#: I saw them in the sitting-room just now. You may go and get them.
#Person1#: Oh. Here they are!
#Person2#: You should put your things away.
#Person1#: OK. I will. | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s socks for basketball. #Person2# saw them in the sitting-room. |
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#Person1#: Is this the Friendship Hospital? Please send an ambulance to 68 Hu Nan Road.
#Person2#: Is it urgent? Our ambulances are not enough to meet every call.
#Person1#: Of course. It's urgent. I think the partient is suffering from acute appendicitis. He may die if not treated in time.
#Person2#: All right, we'll come right away.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Where's the patient?
#Person1#: He's there in the room. He's very ill.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We'll put him in the stretcher. You are coming with us? Step in please.
#Person1#: Carry him into the emergency ward. Here we are.
#Person2#: Help the patient bathe and change his clothes, nurse. Then bring him into the operating room.
#Person1#: I'm his guide. What's the trouble with him, doctor
#Person2#: He had appendicitis, but is all right now that it was removed. He'll have to rest for a few weeks to recover.
#Person1#: May I send food for him?
#Person2#: No, outside food is not permitted.
#Person1#: Can I come round to see him tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. But first you must observe the visiting hours, It's from 2 to 5 p. m. By the way, consult the nurse before you enter the ward.
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you.
#Person2#: By the way, you can bring some flowers.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Don't worry about him.
#Person1#: When could I take care of him?
#Person2#: Our nurse can take good care of him. | #Person1# calls for an ambulance because a patient is suffering from acute appendicitis. #Person2# comes and takes the patient to the hospital. The patient receives good treatment. #Person1# is allowed to come to see the patient. |
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to draw some money from my current account.
#Person1#: How much do you want to draw?
#Person2#: Well, I want to draw out 4, 000 yuan.
#Person1#: OK! Do you take your bank card or bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes! Here is my bankbook.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form first.
#Person2#: Yes. Do I need to sign my name here?
#Person1#: Sure. How do you want it?
#Person2#: Well, I want 1, 000 yuan in traveler's checks and the rest in cash.
#Person1#: All right. Here are the traveler's checks and money.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: Not at all. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to draw out 1000 yuan in traveler's checks and 3000 yuan in cash. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Kate. Have you any plans for the weekend?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm really excited, Jack. I'm going up to New York City for a couple of days.
#Person1#: My roommate's going to New York, too. Are you driving? Maybe you two could ride together.
#Person2#: No, I'm going to take a train to the Plain Station. I've already got my ticket.
#Person1#: So what are you going to do in New York?
#Person2#: I'm visiting a friend I met last summer at the music camp. I shared a camp with Laura and she's just moved to Manhattan. So I'm going up to see her new place.
#Person1#: You two probably have a lot to talk about? Didn't you tell me you were from New York?
#Person2#: No, I'm from California. I've never been to New York before. We are going to hear an opera at Lincoln Center on Saturday night.
#Person1#: Wow, I wish I were going with you. | Kate tells Jack she is going to New York by train at the weekend to visit a friend she met last summer and they are going to hear an opera. |
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#Person1#: Good morning, Miss. Are there boat tickets to Miami on the first of September
#Person2#: Yes, there are. What cabin would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like the first-class cabin for two. What's the fare?
#Person2#: It is 150 dollars each.
#Person1#: How long is the boat time-table effective?
#Person2#: The boat time-table is effective from the first of August till the first of November
#Person1#: I want to know what port does our ship stop at?
#Person2#: The ship will stop at New York.
#Person1#: How long will the trip take from here to New York?
#Person2#: It will take 5 days.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the information about the boat tickets to Miami on the first of September. |
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#Person1#: I'm glad we live in a small town.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because the houses look so nice at Christmas time.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. Do you have a Christmas tree this year?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a big tree this year. I bought the decorations at the five-and-tencent store yesterday. Do you want to come and see it?
#Person2#: I can't now because I have to buy a present for my mother.
#Person1#: When can you come?
#Person2#: I don't know when I can come. I'll let you know later. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to see decorations #Person1# bought for the Christmas tree, but #Person2# has to buy a gift for her mother. |
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#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?
#Person2#: Uh ... yes. I'd like the chicken fried steak.
#Person1#: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?
#Person2#: Umm. I'll take the rice?
#Person1#: Would you care for anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'll take a medium orange juice.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. We only have large or small.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, uh, I'll have a small one.
#Person1#: Okay. A small juice. And what kind of dressing would you like with your salad. It comes with the fried steak.
#Person2#: What dressings do you have?
#Person1#: We have French, Italian, blue cheese, and ranch.
#Person2#: Oh! Ranch, please.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to see your pie menu. That's the main reason why I like to dine here.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry, but we aren't serving pies today.
#Person2#: Huh? I thought this was Heavenly Pies Restaurant.
#Person1#: Well, it usually is, but, Dave, our baker, slipped in the kitchen on a banana two days ago, and hurt his leg. [Oh] He'll be out for at least two weeks. In the meantime, we're serving ice cream sundaes instead. Sorry.
#Person2#: Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Well in that case, I'll have an ice cream sundae.
#Person3#: I'll be back with your order in a few minutes | At Heavenly Pies, #Person2# orders chicken fried steak with rice and ranch dressing salad, a small orange juice, and would like a pie. #Person1# regretfully tells #Person2# that pies aren't available today, so #Person2# orders an ice cream sundae instead. |
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#Person1#: Hello, miss. Where is the button that controls my seat?
#Person2#: It's on the arm rest.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, what shall I do if changes in altitude create pressure on the ears?
#Person2#: You can suck a candy or pinch your nose gently while breathing out. That shall help. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to control the seat and reduce the pressure on the ears. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hi, I am so glad to see you.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? Why do you say so?
#Person1#: You know, I'm about to graduate and I have to look for a job as soon as possible. But I haven't the faintest idea of how to go about finding a job.
#Person2#: OK. Let me see where to start.
#Person1#: I guess first I should prepare a resume, right?
#Person2#: Sure. You should include your name, address and phone number in your resume.
#Person1#: Then what else should I put into my resume?
#Person2#: Your job objectives, of course. In other words, what kind of job are you searching for?
#Person1#: I got it. Then I should mention my educating background and working experience, should I?
#Person2#: Yes. And don't forget to list them by date. Besides, you should begin with the most recent and then move backward.
#Person1#: I see. Is that all there is to it?
#Person2#: No, it's also necessary to list a few related interests that are in some way connected to the jobs you want to take.
#Person1#: Oh, good point. You mean here I should show off my special skills and talents to impress the boss.
#Person2#: You said it. At last you'd better attach a list of references to your resume.
#Person1#: That's easy.
#Person2#: And one more thing, smile widely. | #Person1#'s going to find a job and should prepare a resume first. #Person2# tells #Person1# what should #Person1# put into #Person1#'s resume. #Person2# also suggests putting connected interests and attaching a list of references to the resume. |
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#Person1#: You'll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen from the Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selected courses.
#Person2#: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I'm sure I'll know what to do as I learn more about it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how to accomplish the 36 credit hours. |
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#Person1#: Caroline Menzies speaking.
#Person2#: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?
#Person2#: This is John Laing from Dantons.
#Person1#: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call. So perhaps you could tell her that I called.
#Person1#: Certainly. Does she have your number?
#Person2#: She must have, but let me give it to you anyway. It's 01705 455623.
#Person1#: 01705. . .
#Person2#: 455623.
#Person1#: 455623.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK. I'll make sure she gets the message.
#Person2#: Thank you. | John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: That was a very interesting presentation, Ms. Wang. My colleagues and I are very impressed with your proposal.
#Person2#: Oh, no, surely. Your ideas were very interesting as well.
#Person1#: To show our appreciation for your hard work, we'd like to invite you to have dinner with us.
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Thank you.
#Person1#: Excellent. Have you had French food before?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Marvelous! | #Person1# invites Ms. Wang to have French food to show their appreciation for her presentation. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Do you remember John from head office?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Have you heard what happened to him?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: He had his car stolen. Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, apparently, he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in.
#Person2#: Crikey. Where did this happen?
#Person1#: In Taichung, I think.
#Person2#: Oh, right, I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there.
#Person1#: Really? Well, anyway, they pointed their guns at him and said, you know, keep calm and drive out. . . . we don't want to hurt you. . . we just want your car.
#Person2#: So what happened?
#Person1#: Well, he drove out, and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant, he pretended to have an epileptic fit, you know, to scare the thieves away. The attendant was no help at all, even though the guys were holding guns in plain view, he did nothing.
#Person2#: That's terrible.
#Person1#: Yes, makes you think, doesn't it?
#Person2#: So what happened next?
#Person1#: Well, he kept on pretending to have a fit, so they freaked out and just ran away.
#Person2#: Well, he sure was lucky.
#Person1#: I'll say. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about John's experience of being kidnapped in Taichung. He was pointed at with guns by three guys but he scared away the thieves by pretending to have an epileptic fit. |
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#Person1#: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced in space?
#Person2#: I wasn't quite prepared for the view of the Earth as we left. It was just awe-inspiring. It emerged from just a slightly curved horizon to a whole Earth , where you could look across oceans and continents in a single glance. I wasn't quite prepared for that. It's inevitably etched in my memory.
#Person1#: When viewing the Earth from space,do you feel detached from humanity or more a part of the totality of humankind?
#Person2#: Detached. You're literally detached from one planet, captured by another. Your only link to reality is the Earth out there;fortunate-1y,it stays in view the whole time.
#Person1#: There're a lot of suspicions that the International Space Station is never going to become reality. Is it going to be some future project that never happens?
#Person2#: I believe it's certainly for real. It without question has suffered a lot of delays. But there's hardware sitting on the pad right now and it's due to go off in December. It is a reality. It has just taken longer to get literally off the ground.
#Person1#: There were a lot of talks during the Bush administration about a not too distant future Mars mission. It seemed to fizzle out. Do you think that this Shuttle mission will reignite the public's passion for space and get us to Mars sooner?
#Person2#: I hope this flight is not just a one-time affair, that it does re-ignite people's interest to push on. But only time will tell.
#Person1#: You had gone to the moon twice, orbited space around the Earth lots of times, and of course you have had the most amazing views that a human being can have. How long do we ordinary beings have to wait to feel the weightlessness? I just can't wait.
#Person2#: If I were the man making the decisions, you could get in line tomorrow. I strongly support ordinary people going into space. Unfortunately, I don't think it will be in the near future. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# shares the space experience with #Person1#, and #Person2# has a positive attitude towards the International Space Station, Mars travel but a more rigorous attitude towards the popularization of space technology. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: You look really wiped out.
#Person2#: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Six Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.
#Person1#: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see the designs for the Polish Paste Ad tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: I can't believe it! I guess I'll be here until ten again tonight! | #Person2# is busy but #Person1# tells #Person2# about one more task asked by Mr. Emory. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to return this sweater. I have the receipt right here.
#Person2#: OK, let me take a look. Uh, so you bought this over a month ago.
#Person1#: That's right. It was a birthday present for my niece.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, ma'am. But if it has been over a month, we can't return your money.
#Person1#: Are you kidding me? I haven't even opened the package, my friend.
#Person2#: Well, that is just our store rule.
#Person1#: There must be something you can do.
#Person2#: I'll talk to my manager.
#Person1#: I'd like to talk to him myself. | #Person1# wants to return a sweater. #Person2# refuses because it has been over a month. #Person1# wants to talk to #Person2#'s manager. |
You are an expert at summarizing long articles. Proceed to summarize the following text:
#Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?
#Person2#: Hawaii.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?
#Person2#: Yes. We plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and windsurfing. But most of all, we're planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.
#Person1#: Your children must all be excited about it.
#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're counting the days. Are you going to Europe again this summer?
#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt. | #Person2# plans to go to Hawaii to relax and #Person1# is going to Egypt. |
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#Person1#: I think my wallet was stolen, sir.
#Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen?
#Person1#: Yes, I left it on the table half an hour ago. But when I came back from the restroom, it was gone.
#Person2#: Are you sure you left your wallet on the table?
#Person1#: Of course, sir. I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom.
#Person2#: Is this your wallet? We founded in the restroom.
#Person1#: Yes, it is. I must have left it there and I forgot. Sorry. | #Person1# thinks the wallet was stolen. #Person2# tells #Person1# the wallet was left in the restroom. |
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#Person1#: Have you any round-neck sweater?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.
#Person1#: Can I try this one on?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. | #Person2# offers round-neck sweaters and #Person1# prefers a lighter color. |
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#Person1#: Hey. Uh, you look really unhappy. What's going on?
#Person2#: Ah, you don't want to know.
#Person1#: Okay, see ya.
#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait! Why are you walking away?
#Person1#: Well, you said I didn't want to know.
#Person2#: No, wait. You see my parents really don't love me.
#Person1#: What do you mean? When I met them last week, they seemed really caring.
#Person2#: Uh, you don't understand! You see. I want a new smart phone ... I mean, I need one, and my parents won't buy me it!
#Person1#: Uh, excuse me, but uh, don't you already have a iPhone?
#Person2#: Man, yeah, but it's three months old, and it has a small scratch on it.
#Person1#: Where? Let me see. [Look!] I don't see a scratch.
#Person2#: Look, look right here!. [THAT?] [Do] you see it?
#Person1#: It's just a speck of dust.
#Person2#: Anyway. And my other phone ...
#Person1#: What? You have two phones?
#Person2#: That's beside the point.
#Person1#: So, so, did your parents give you a reason for not buying you a new phone?
#Person2#: Not a good one. Only something about being self-reliant and not being so entitled, or something like that. And now they want me to work ... on the neighbor's farm to pay for it. [Good idea!] It's not fair.
#Person1#: Hey, I think I know the problem. [What?] Take a look in the mirror. You'll see both the problem and the solution.
#Person2#: Uh! You're no help. | #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s parents don't love #Person2# because they won't buy #Person2# a new phone but #Person2# actually has got two phones. #Person2# says #Person2#'s parents want #Person2# to work to pay for the phone and #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. |
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#Person1#: What did you buy at the market?
#Person2#: I bought some special local products.
#Person1#: You seem to have bought the whole market.
#Person2#: Yes. I really wanted to do so. I love those handicrafts, especially the papercuts.
#Person1#: Papercuts are all handmade. Let me see the papercuts you bought. Oh they're all animals.
#Person2#: Aren't animals. The main content of Chinese paper cuts.
#Person1#: Alright animals are the most common theme in paper cuts, but there are other themes.
#Person2#: I will buy some tomorrow.
#Person1#: Why do you want to buy so many?
#Person2#: Because I want to send them to my friends. | #Person2# shows the local products #Person2# bought to #Person1#. #Person2# will buy more papercuts to send to friends. |
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#Person1#: It's very nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice meeting you, too.
#Person1#: I can't believe I'm actually speaking to a candidate.
#Person2#: You can ask me questions, if you'd like.
#Person1#: I want to ask you what your policy is on gay marriage.
#Person2#: Everyone should be able to love who they want.
#Person1#: Would you make gay marriage legal?
#Person2#: I sure would.
#Person1#: I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with that.
#Person2#: That's not my problem.
#Person1#: I think that is really cool of you.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. | #Person2#, a candidate, tells #Person1# that #Person2# would make gay marriage legal. #Person1# thinks that's cool. |
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#Person1#: We are on our way. I think our first stop is Buckingham Palace.
#Person2#: That's right. I can already see the Palace Garden on the left.
#Person1#: And here is Buckingham Palace! Look, isn't it beautiful? It is much bigger than I imagined.
#Person2#: The bus is turning right to Buckingham Gate. And now we are joining Victoria Street.
#Person1#: Yes we are going towards Westminster Abbey. I can see it now! Look to your right.
#Person2#: I can see it. The bus is stopping. I think we will be able to go inside.
#Person1#: This is amazing. I'm glad we decided to take this bus tour. So where next?
#Person2#: I guess we should see Big Ben soon.
#Person1#: Yes. It is just round the corner. Oh, can you see the London Eye? Look straight and to your right.
#Person2#: Look at this bridge. We will soon be crossing the Thames.
#Person1#: This is Lambeth Bridge. We will then loop back and cross the river again on Westminster Bridge.
#Person2#: Wonderful. | #Person1# and #Person2# are taking a bus tour. They see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, and Lambeth Bridge. They think the tour is wonderful. |
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#Person1#: Do you have any plans during this summer?
#Person2#: Well, I want to get a summer job, I'd like to save money for a vacation.
#Person1#: Really? Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: I'd love to travel to Latin America.
#Person1#: What about you Melissa?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not going to get a job right away. First, I want to go to Spain and Portugal.
#Person1#: Sounds great, but how are you going to pay for it?
#Person2#: I know I can't ask my parents for money anymore. So I'll borrow some money from my brother. I have a good excuse. I plan to take courses in Spanish and Portuguese.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm tired of studying.
#Person2#: So am I. But I also hope to take people on tourist to Latin America. Why don't you come on my first tour?
#Person1#: Count me in. | #Person2# wants to get a summer job to save money for a vacation to Latin America. Melissa wants to borrow money from her brother to Spain and Portugal. |
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#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.
#Person1#: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: Sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?
#Person2#: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about work?
#Person2#: Well, I've been working a lot lately. More than 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.
#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business.
#Person1#: Yes, I understand. But you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this. | #Person2# cannot sleep well and has headaches. #Person2# has been working a lot lately. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should rest for a few days. |
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#Person1#: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing.
#Person2#: Thank you indeed.
#Person1#: Is everything settled?
#Person2#: Almost.
#Person1#: What else can I do for you?
#Person2#: I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don't see how I can afford one right now.
#Person1#: If only you hadn't spent so much money on your vacation!
#Person2#: You're right. But I really had a happy vacation.
#Person1#: OK, Maybe you can move into Kelly's house and share that with her for a couple of months.
#Person2#: Thank you. But I don't want to bother you too much.
#Person1#: No trouble at all.
#Person2#: How much should I pay for the rent?
#Person1#: About 400 yuan a month.
#Person2#: Great. That's one-third less than it was when I first rented a house. | Mary comes back to Beijing and wants to look for a bigger house. #Person1# suggests her share with Kelly's house, and Mary thinks the rent is much cheaper. |
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#Person1#: Have you ever been to Xi ' an?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve been there several times on business trips. But I have never really seen the terra-cotta warriors as it is outside the city.
#Person1#: I ' Ve heard many people saying that it is a place worth touring. I really want to see the old walls and terra-cotta warriors one day. Of course I won ' t miss the local food either. You know, the sites interests a food in scenery, food is a key factor when visiting a place.
#Person2#: I agree. As long as the food is not too bizarre once I saw some people eating insects. That is frightening.
#Person1#: Sure it is. Is it convenient to get there by plane?
#Person2#: Well, the airport is quite far from the downtown area, but it is still more convenient than taking the train. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Xi'an. #Person1# wants to see the site-interests and try the local food. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's more convenient to go to Xi'an by air. |
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#Person1#: It is boiling today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's very hot and stuffy.
#Person1#: It's been looking like rain for several days. But it hasn't rained yet.
#Person2#: There are thick black clouds in the sky now. It looks as if a thunder storm is coming.
#Person1#: The wind is rising.
#Person2#: It's a bit windy. But I like the breeze.
#Person1#: It's beginning to sprinkle.
#Person2#: The weatherman says some showers are expected this afternoon.
#Person1#: It's turning warmer, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, the temperature is going up today. It has climbed to 36C.
#Person1#: After a heavy rain, the temperature should drop a lot.
#Person2#: Yes, there will be a cool day tomorrow. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather. #Person2# thinks a thunderstorm is coming. #Person1# likes the breeze. They agree that the temperature will drop tomorrow. |
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#Person1#: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.
#Person2#: What do you think of the food today?
#Person1#: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say.
#Person2#: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food.
#Person1#: Do you have a good idea?
#Person2#: In my view, we had better get rid of the manager.
#Person1#: Do you think you are the first to think of that? The problem is that the University doesn't want to change another manager.
#Person2#: You mean you've been through this before?
#Person1#: Yes, when I was a freshman, I once did that. I once wrote a letter to the Student Services Official and presented a petition signed by 200 students.
#Person2#: What was his reaction?
#Person1#: He asked me why all the other students didn't sign it as well. I told him we only had time for a sample, but I was sure almost all the students would have.
#Person2#: Why was he so cool towards you? Isn't it a serious question?
#Person1#: That manager has good friends in the University. You know family connections. | Neither #Person1# nor #Person2# feels satisfied with the food in the university cafeteria. They think the manager should be changed. #Person1# had tried to propose but the Student Services Official was cool because the manager has good friends in the University. |
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#Person1#: Mister Jones, I just got off the phone with Mister Dawson. He wants to schedule a meeting with you for later today or tomorrow.
#Person2#: What does he want to talk about?
#Person1#: One of the factories that makes his products. He said it was pretty urgent.
#Person2#: Well, I don't want to stay too late like last night, my wife was not happy with me.
#Person1#: How about tomorrow at 11:00 am? I checked your schedule and the only thing you have that day is a phone call at 2:00 PM.
#Person2#: 11:00 tomorrow sounds fine, can you set everything up and then email me all the information, please?
#Person1#: Of course, I was just about to go to lunch actually. Do you want to join me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have to look at some samples from a new customer. I'll join you next time. | Dawson wants to have a meeting with Jones. Jones refuses to stay late today so #Person1# arranges the meeting tomorrow. #Person1# invites Jones for lunch but Jones is busy. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how are you?
#Person2#: Actually, I am really fed up, Linda. It's Jane.
#Person1#: Jane? Who's Jane?
#Person2#: Oh, nobody really. Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school.
#Person1#: Oh, is that all? So what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me. Or ....
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I've got a brilliant idea. Why don't you try talking to her?
#Person2#: But I wouldn't know what to say. I ....
#Person1#: Look. She is in your chemistry class, isn't she? You are good at chemistry. You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that?
#Person2#: Not bad. Just one problem.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: She is better than me at chemistry.
#Person1#: Ok, then. Well, there is that party at John's at Friday night. You could invite her.
#Person2#: Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend. | Mark doesn't know how to make Jane notice him. Linda suggests him help her with chemistry and invites her to the party but Mark says she's better at chemistry and the party owner is Jane's boyfriend. |
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#Person1#: good morning. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: good morning, doctor. I feel terrible. I'Ve got a cold and I have a rash here on my neck. I'm not sleeping well either. What do you think the problem could be?
#Person1#: I'd say you'Ve been working too hard or are under stress for some reason. Have you been taking anything for your cold?
#Person2#: yes, I bought some medicine at the chemist's. I'Ve been taking it for three days.
#Person1#: good. I'm going to prescribe something stronger. It will make you feel drowsy, so you certainly should rest.
#Person2#: OK. I can afford to take a fell days off work.
#Person1#: have you been working hard recently?
#Person2#: yes, I have. I had to get a project finished. It's done now, so I can relax a little.
#Person1#: good. Let's take a look at that rash. . . it looks worse than it is. I'm going to prescribe some ointment for it. If the rash doesn't clear up in a few days, come back and see me. Do you have any other Sy
#Person2#: I have a bad headache, but. . .
#Person1#: don't worry about that. It's probably of the stress you'Ve been under. Just take some aspirin. Combined with the stronger cough medicine, it will make you feel very tired. You shouldn't work or use an
#Person2#: thanks doctor. I'll get these immediately. Goodbye. | #Person2# goes to see the doctor because #Person2# has got a cold and a rash. The doctor prescribes some medicine and asks #Person2# to rest. |
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#Person1#: Make yourself at home.My house is always open to you.
#Person2#: I've been looking forward to seeing you.
#Person1#: Would you care for a drink?
#Person2#: Just a cup of soda for me,please.
#Person1#: What are you going to do next month?
#Person2#: I'm thinking of going to Europe.
#Person1#: Oh,really? And what are you going to do there?
#Person2#: Oh,I think I'll just travel around for a while
#Person1#: Lucky you! | #Person2# is being a guest at #Person1#'s home. #Person2# tells #Person1# next month #Person2#'s traveling to Europe. |
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#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks! | Andrew confides to his girlfriend that he feels lonely. He thinks his friends are acquaintances but not friends. Andrew wants a guy friend to hang out. His girlfriend advises him to join an ultimate Frisbee club. |
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#Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Andersons, about twelve people total.
#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Why can't we?
#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon.
#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner!
#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything.
#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner.
#Person2#: That's better. | #Person2# refuses to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday. #Person1# thinks it's an old superstition that thirteen means back luck but agrees to ask #Person1#'s sister to come. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Jack, how have you been?
#Person2#: Not very well.
#Person1#: Why? Looks like you're feeling very down! What happened?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Come on. For a man who's feeling so, down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. Since you're so successful, it must be the latter.
#Person2#: Well, you're right. I just broke up with Jane.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you two were made for each ocher.
#Person2#: Well, you never know. I'm ready for a commitment and want to settle down, but she says she wants to pursue her career while she's still young.
#Person1#: Well, she is not to blame. It's always difficult to choose between career and family.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right.
#Person1#: Jack, I don't know what to say to comfort you, but cheer up! There are plenty of fish in the sea and you'll find your soul mate, your perfect match!
#Person2#: Yeah, but it's hard to forget her at moment. You know, we were together for almost five years. It's really hard... | Jack is down because he broke up with Jane. #Person1# tells him to cheer up, but Jack thinks it's hard to forget her at moment. |
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#Person1#: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
#Person1#: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
#Person2#: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.
#Person1#: What about the rest of the year?
#Person2#: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.
#Person1#: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
#Person2#: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
#Person1#: Are you going to take anything else?
#Person2#: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.
#Person1#: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
#Person2#: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple of crazy ties or two.
#Person1#: Um, that makes sense.
#Person2#: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
#Person1#: You? Married? Hah!
#Person2#: Wait. What are you trying to say?
#Person1#: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion.
#Person2#: What?!
#Person1#: I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
#Person2#: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain.
#Person1#: Yeah, ha, ha.
#Person2#: No, really. You see, it goes like this ... | Jake tells #Person1# about the weather of his destination and they talk about what clothes Jake needs. Jake's going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts for the summer, some jeans and a few casual shirts for the fall, a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat for the winter. He'll also take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple of crazy ties or two for formal occasions. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for Bluemingdails. Could you tell me how to get there?
#Person2#: Sure. It's very close actually. You go straight down this road. Then you turn left, at the next junction.
#Person1#: Left the next junction. Ok.
#Person2#: Bluemingdails is on the corner of that block. You see it as you turn left. Seriously, You can't miss it. It's enormous.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. | #Person1#'s looking for Bluemingdails, and #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get there. |
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#Person1#: Hi, Mark. How was your summer vacation?
#Person2#: I worked at a restaurant the whole vacation. It was an exciting experience and I also made enough money for the next term. What did you do in your summer vacation?
#Person1#: I attended some classes because I fell behind the others last term. I wanted to catch up with them.
#Person2#: You are great. So have you seen David?
#Person1#: He dropped out of school completely.
#Person2#: Really? Why? I haven't seen him for several months.
#Person1#: He worked at a good company as an assistant and since he did well, they asked him if he wanted to work full time.
#Person2#: Wow. He's so lucky. He doesn't have a degree and he already has a job.
#Person1#: It sounds good now, but I wouldn't have done that. I want a degree. | #Person1# and Mark share their summer vacation experiences. #Person1# tells Mark that David has been employed by a good company and dropped out of school completely. |
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#Person1#: Why are you packing?
#Person2#: Because I'm going on a business trip.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: Australia.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: Yes. Why are you so excited?
#Person1#: Are you going to Sydney?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, yes. Why?
#Person1#: Have you ever heard of the Victor Churchill Butcher?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: This is the most famous butcher in Australia, and the coolest one in the world. It provides meat for top restaurants in Australia, Singapore, and China.
#Person2#: Sounds great.
#Person1#: Absolutely. You should go there when you have a chance. You won't regret it.
#Person2#: All right. You make a list of the things that you want me to buy, and I'll go finish packing.
#Person1#: No need for a list. I want one of everything.
#Person2#: Really? You mean that? It's gonna cost you a fortune.
#Person1#: Well, I've got to take advantage of the situation. I might not get another chance.
#Person2#: All right. I guess I need to take one more suitcase with me.
#Person1#: Oh, the one that I gave you last year should be perfect. | #Person2# is going to Sydney for a business trip. #Person2# asks for a shopping list but #Person1# wants one of everything so #Person2# decides to take one more suitcase. |
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#Person1#: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.
#Person2#: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.
#Person1#: Are you often traveling by plane?
#Person2#: No, this is the second time.
#Person1#: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.
#Person2#: Why this happens to me when I am on the plane? I feel bad.
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. It's just because of the lower pressure.
#Person2#: What should I do about it?
#Person1#: You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. Does it work really? I'll give a try.
#Person1#: Are you feeling better now? Do you need some pills?
#Person2#: Much better. Thank you. I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep.
#Person1#: So, you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well.
#Person2#: I am not used to wearing that. Thanks.
#Person1#: If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time, you'll feel more comfortable. So please try to sleep, and have meals according to Los Angeles's time.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. | #Person2# feels dizzy and weak. #Person1# says that's because of the lower pressure on the plane. #Person1# advises #Person2# to chew some gum or peanuts and adapt to the destination's local time. |
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#Person1#: You don't look very happy, what's the matter?
#Person2#: It's my boss. He tells me to carry out the project, but then he changes his mind without any explanation.
#Person1#: That's bad. By the way, do you like your job?
#Person2#: Yes, I've worked very hard. I start at 7:00 o'clock in the morning and finish my work at 9:00 o'clock in the evening everyday. I really want to do my job well.
#Person1#: Oh, I think you should have a talk with your boss.
#Person2#: I guess you're right. | #Person2# isn't happy because #Person2#'s boss changes mind about having #Person2# carry on the project. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# have a talk with #Person2#'s boss. |
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#Person1#: Hot today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
#Person1#: Me, too. This is unusual for May. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in May before.
#Person2#: You are from Florida then?
#Person1#: Not really. I was born in Chicago, but I've lived here for ten years now.
#Person2#: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.
#Person1#: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we've missed the bus, by the way?
#Person1#: No. It's alawys a little late. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the hot weather and the places they come from. |
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#Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
#Person1#: The chef would be happy to accommodate your special requests.
#Person2#: I am a vegetarian. Do you have any vegetarian selections?
#Person1#: You could choose the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza or the goat cheese and candied walnut salad.
#Person2#: I think that we will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza.
#Person1#: That is a good selection, and I can bring your salads now or serve them with your entree.
#Person2#: You can bring us our salads when you bring us our entree. | #Person2# is a vegetarian and will share the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza with #Person2#'s company. #Person1# will serve their salad with their entree. |
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#Person1#: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?
#Person1#: Our production speed is almost twice the industry-wide average. And we've already expanded the factory this year.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the cost of production per unit?
#Person1#: I'm not familiar with that part. Let me call someone in charge. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of #Person1#'s factory over other plastics ones, but #Person1# cannot answer #Person2#'s question about the cost. |
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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. I'Ve heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you'Ve been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway. It has many pictures as fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.
#Person2#: isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.
#Person2#: I'Ve been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there. | #Person2# has been to many countries and plans to visit Australia and New Zealand. #Person1# thinks Norway's beautiful, and #Person2# may go and do some winter sports there. |
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#Person1#: Linda, this is Todd calling.
#Person2#: Todd, I am so happy you called!
#Person1#: Linda, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed our time together last Friday night.
#Person2#: Boy, Todd, that was one great movie you picked out! Thanks for asking me to go with you!
#Person1#: I had a great time too and was thinking that maybe you might want to join me for a hike to the waterfalls on Saturday.
#Person2#: A hike would be great! Let me pack us a nice picnic lunch, OK?
#Person1#: Linda, that would be a perfect addition.
#Person2#: I'll take care of the lunch then, and you can take care of the other plans. What time would you like to pick me up?
#Person1#: I was hoping to leave by 9 o'clock so that it won 't be too hot for the hike.
#Person2#: Nine is a great time to get started. I'll see you on Saturday! | Todd calls Linda to express the joy being with her last time and wants to invite her on a hiking trip on Saturday. |
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
#Person1#: Where did you lose it, sir?
#Person2#: Er... I left it on the.., urn.., underground yesterday morning.
#Person1#: Can you describe it?
#Person2#: Well, it's a full-length brown overcoat with a check pattern on it. It's got a wide belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.
#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, sir. Sorry.
#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I lost another coat last week on the bus. It's a three quarter length coat - it's grey, with big black button and a black belt.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. Nothing like that.
#Person2#: And only this morning I left my white raincoat in a park. It's got a silk lining...
#Person1#: Look, sir. I'm a busy woman. If you really need a coat so badly, there's a very good second-hand clothes shop just round the comer. | #Person1# lost a full-length coat yesterday morning, a three-quarter-length coat last week, and a white raincoat this morning. #Person2# never saw them and suggests he go to a second-hand clothes shop. |
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#Person1#: Kathy, you look worried, why?
#Person2#: According to the screen, our flight to Sydney has been delayed by 3 hours. So now we won't be boarding the plane until 2:00 PM. But we have a meeting at night.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. The meeting with our customers isn't until 8:00 o'clock. Unfortunately, we won't have time to take a tour of the city as we planned. I have been looking forward to it for a long time.
#Person2#: What a pity! However, we can look around next time. | Kathy is worried due to the delayed flight. #Person1# comforts her that they won't be late for the meeting. But they won't have time for sightseeing. |
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#Person1#: Good afternoon Sir, may I please see your passport and reservation?
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, this flight has been cancelled due to some mechanical problems.
#Person2#: Cancelled! So what am I supposed to do now?
#Person1#: We apologize for any inconveniences that may be caused by this. If your flight is urgent, I can put you on a waiting list for another flight this evening, but it's on a first come first served basis, so there is no guarantee that you will be able to take that flight.
#Person2#: What's my other option?
#Person1#: Well, If you can wait until tomorrow, we will put you up in a hotel for today and you can take scheduled flight for tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'll do that then.
#Person1#: Thank you for your understanding sir. I will book your flight now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2#'s flight has been canceled and leaves #Person2# two choices. #Person2# chooses to wait until tomorrow and #Person1# will put #Person2# up in a hotel for today. |
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#Person1#: Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yse, I'd like to have pepper steak and a glass of red wine.
#Person1#: OK, sir. What about you, Miss?
#Person3#: Bring me a piece of apple pie and a steak sandwich.
#Person2#: Would you please switch the pepper steak to the filet steak?
#Person1#: Sure. | #Person1# is helping #Person2# and #Person3# ordering food and fulfilling the request. |
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#Person1#: Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?
#Person2#: sure. What do you need?
#Person1#: well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.
#Person2#: really? Why?
#Person1#: it's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.
#Person2#: but surely they won't fire you! You're one of the most experienced managers here!
#Person1#: well, to be honest, there's another reason. I've got a better offer.
#Person2#: well that's great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?
#Person1#: the head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.
#Person2#: it'll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you're found yourself a great opportunity.
#Person1#: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?
#Person1#: of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I'll recommend you personally.
#Person2#: thanks. I appreciate that. | #Person1# tells #Person2# their company is downsizing and #Person1# gets a better offer. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new post is a great opportunity. #Person2# wants #Person1# to write a letter of recommendation before #Person2# leaves. #Person2# agrees. |
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#Person1#: Do you have any tissue, Eve? I've used all mine.
#Person2#: Here. Are you all right?
#Person1#: Thanks. I am all right. It's just my nose. It must be an allergy. Do you have any aspirin? I have a terrible headache.
#Person2#: I don't have an aspirin. Perhaps you should go to a doctor.
#Person1#: No, no. I am okay. It's the weather. It was warm and sunny this morning and now it's chilly and raining.
#Person2#: Really, John. I still think you should go to a doctor. You've been sneezing ever since you entered the office this morning. Why don't you take this afternoon off? If you don't want to see a doctor, at least you can go home and have a good rest.
#Person1#: I can't. I am already behind the schedule. Besides, you know Mr. White. He would think that I was putting him on.
#Person2#: You didn't do anything but sneeze this morning, and you can't do anything this afternoon like this. Gee! You've got a fever.
#Person1#: Do I? Oh, no.
#Person2#: Listen to me. You go home now. I will call my doctor and have him go over. Ok?
#Person1#: What about Mr. White?
#Person2#: I'll handle him. Now go home. I'll call you after work.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Eve. Goodbye. | Eve suggests John go to a doctor, but John can't because he is behind the schedule. Eve finds John is in a fever, so she asks him to go home now and she'll send her doctor, Mr. White, to handle it. |
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#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Will this table be all right?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible.
#Person1#: Certainly. How about this one?
#Person2#: This will be fine, thanks.
#Person1#: ( Handing her a menu ) Your waiter will be here in a minute to take your order.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# find a table by the window for dinner. |
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#Person1#: How is your job search 1 going, Janet?
#Person2#: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.
#Person1#: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!
#Person2#: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativity. I love this job.
#Person1#: I can see that. But I didn't know you had experience in that line of work.
#Person2#: I didn't, but I applied for an apprenticeship, and since I studied math, AND I have a good attitude for that my application was accepted.
#Person1#: Congratulations! You do have the right attitude. | #Person1# is surprised to know Janet's working for a plumbing company. Janet tells #Person1# she loves the job because it requires mathematics knowledge and creativity and she has a good attitude. |
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#Person1#: Have you met the new girl?
#Person2#: No. Have you?
#Person1#: She's one of the prettiest girls at the school.
#Person2#: What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's quite short.
#Person2#: How tall would you say that she is?
#Person1#: I would say she's only 5 feet.
#Person2#: What about her facial features?
#Person1#: She has light brown eyes, absolutely beautiful.
#Person2#: I think I know who you're talking about.
#Person1#: Have you seen her?
#Person2#: I think that I have. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the new girl at the school and describes her appearance. |
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#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the ad department?
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I want to know how to advertise in your newspaper.
#Person2#: There are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost? One, how big is your ad? Second, how often do you want it to be in the paper? The bigger and more frequent you ad is, the more it costs.
#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me what kind I should choose?
#Person2#: Usually weekend ads are more expensive as more people read the paper then. What do you want to advertise, anyway?
#Person1#: My wife's new clothes shop. Any recommendation?
#Person2#: It's helpful if you can tell me your potential customers. For instance, we know what parts of the newspaper are more likely to be read by women and on what days they read them.
#Person1#: Great. I will ask my wife. She knows lots about her customers. I'll come back tomorrow. Thanks. | #Person1# wants to advertise his wife's new clothes shop in #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person2# explains the basics of the ad cost and asks for potential customers. |
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#Person1#: Are you a good driver?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm rather good at driving.
#Person1#: I need you to teach me how to drive.
#Person2#: Yes, but do you have your learner's permit?
#Person1#: Yes, I have it.
#Person2#: Have you ever driven a car before?
#Person1#: I drove a car before, but only once.
#Person2#: Are you aware of all the controls in the car?
#Person1#: I already know all of them.
#Person2#: When would you like me to start teaching you?
#Person1#: When do you have time?
#Person2#: Call me tomorrow, and we'll get started. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to teach #Person1# how to drive and they make an appointment to start teaching tomorrow. |
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#Person1#: To start with, may I ask why you chose to work at our company?
#Person2#: First, you have had an impressive growth record, ever since the company had been founded for half a century. Second, I can improve myself by working here.
#Person1#: Well, please look at the employment contract. I'd like to go over the main details again before signing. First, you will be getting a monthly salary, and no probation is involved.
#Person2#: Yes, I get it. Will the medical plan cover me while on duty?
#Person1#: Of course. 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 read. In the contract, I am expected to be available up to two hours past normal working hours. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, any approved overtime of more than two hours will be paid twice of the salary or take time-off.
#Person2#: That's exactly my understanding.
#Person1#: Good. Now, you sign here, you can start work the beginning of next month. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# chose the job because of the company's impressive growth record and chances of improvement. Then they go over some details of the contract. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the medical plan and overtime payment. |
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#Person1#: So, did you go out with Richard?
#Person2#: Yeah. We went to a movie last Saturday. We saw Police Partners II.
#Person1#: Did you like it?
#Person2#: Richard did, but I didn't. Of course, I told him I liked it.
#Person1#: Yeah. So did you do anything else?
#Person2#: Well, we went to a dance club.
#Person1#: Did you have fun there?
#Person2#: Yeah, we had a great time. And we're going to go there again next week! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and Richard's dating last Saturday. |
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#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.
#Person2#: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not strong enough for such an intense sport.
#Person1#: Well, Then you can go to the three-day-long training camp first. There're some professional teachers and they can guide you to do certain necessary exercise.
#Person2#: I will think about it.
#Person1#: Come on! It is really a fun game. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go skiing at the new ski area, but #Person2# worries about safety. #Person1# suggests taking the three-day-long training camp. |
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