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king: It is my divine right to be here, as was my father the king before me!
guard: You are only King and not high Priest. I must save us from the sacred flames.
king: Ah yes guard I have failed to remember that I am not a supplicant of the high priest. But he is mine. Still, rules are rules.
guard: Oh King how wonderful for you to agree! I will return you to the castle.
king: Thank you my fair subject. My wife and I shall reward you with a great feast of food and drink.
guard: It is my Duty sir. I am forever at your service to protect you.
king: You are a wise and faithful guard. I shall see to it that the high priest knows of your service as well.
guard: It was a nice altar room. Maybe the high priest can make an exception and allow you there again sometime.
king: Ah yes maybe the queen can persuade him. She always has a kind word for him.
guard: With my strength and armour I could just take him by force
Summarize the dialogue | king wants to enter the altar room but the guard reminds him that he is only king and not high priest. |
Martha: Have your cats done any damage to your house?
Natalie: Well...
Natalie: They scratched our chairs so much the material looks devastated :(
Natalie: And the love biting cables
Natalie: They managed to bite through my MacBook charger, and my boyfriend's phone charger twice.
Martha: Haha. I haven't heard about cats eating cables.
Natalie: Well. You have now :)
Natalie: But since my boyfriend crafted them a big scratching pole, they stopped scratching chairs which is nice.
Martha: Good! | Natalie's cats have scratched the chairs in her house and bitten through phone and MacBook chargers. Her boyfriend crafted them a scratching pole to prevent them from damaging things in the house. |
Josephine: What do you want to eat tonight?
Jerry: All is good mum
Chris: I would love to eat some meat
Josephine: I wanted to make baked duck
Jerry: Awesome!
Chris: Cool. Thanks mum :*
Josephine: The dinner will be ready at 7. | Josephine will bake a duck for tonight's dinner at 7.00 with Chris and Jerry. |
#Person1#: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.
#Person2#: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning.
#Person1#: Oh, I thought about moving too. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today.
#Person2#: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity?
#Person1#: 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.
#Person2#: Oh no, that's really expensive. Well, I guess I'll tell my roommate will see about the other dorm. If it doesn't workout, we will sweat all summer. | #Person1# and #Person2# feel too hot to study in their dorms. #Person2#'s thinking about moving out to an apartment. But #Person1# says electricity is very expensive in an apartment, so #Person2# will see about the other dorm. |
#Person1#: Hello Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?
#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents preferred Germany. We'll travel for 2 months.
#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation, wish you an enjoyable holiday. | #Person1#'ll travel in Europe for two months and comes to say goodbye to Rick. |
dog: woof! woof woof!
person: Oh hey doggy. Come here.
dog: woof woof! Have you any scraps for me or a stick for me to catch?
person: I cannot afford scraps or sticks, unfortunately. Let me pet you to make it up to you?
dog: well that will do but a meal would have been better
person: Little picky for a dog.
dog: I am the dog of the King! I am used to the best
person: Could you send a message to him for me?
dog: Perhaps .. if you were prepared to rethink that snack
person: Hmmm...okay, you can have one of my toes for the ear of the king.
dog: The King might resent that but I'll think it over
person: I meant his attention. Sorry if the turn of phrase was too complex for a dog.
dog: I am a dog of great intellect, I'll have you know!
Summarize the dialogue | The dog wants the person to send a message to the King. The person can't afford it, but he will give the dog one of his toes for the King's ear. |
guard: Let me see what I can dig up for you. You're one pushy dog.
hound: Even raw is fine.
guard: Go ahead and try this. Let me know if it's good enough for you. I'd hate for you to have a subpar meal.
hound: Thank you, I need meat or I would die, I can't live off fruit due to malnutrition.
guard: Why are you so hungry? What have you been doing all day?
hound: I was hunting the pests in the garden but they were too diseased to eat.
guard: It sounds like you provide a valuable service to the kingdom. It's my pleasure to find you something to eat.
hound: Thank you, you do a good job too.
guard: But, do try to mix in a banana every once in a while. The potassium will help give you energy.
hound: I will try it, thank you.
guard: Alright, you just come find me if you get hungry again and I'll see what I can find for you. I hate to see a hungry dog.
Summarize the dialogue | hound is hungry. He was hunting pests in the garden but they were too diseased to eat. Guard will find him something to eat. |
the king: Ah, thank you dear. Let's plan something special for our subjects, they deserve it for their royalty, a feast perhaps.
the queen: Yes, a festival of the arts perhaps for our twentieth wedding anniversary?
the king: Ah, yes, that sounds like an excellent idea.
the queen: Culminating in the feast?
the king: I see, yes. The climax of the feast shall be a giant painting of our royal family tree, multiple portraits in a single painting, as if all our ancestors were in the same room at the time, we could have them eating at a table with us and our subjects.
the queen: Exactly, liberty, egalities and fraternity! The people should be able to enjoy the same sights as we do.
the king: I wasn't really thinking that when thinking about the painting, but that sounds awesome. If we give the people the respect they deserve, we would benefit as well, as the subjects would be more likely to cater to us, and be nicer to us.
the queen: You are a grand King, you are my King.
Summarize the dialogue | the king and queen are planning a festival of the arts for their twentieth wedding anniversary. the climax of the feast will be a giant painting of their royal family tree. |
Catherine: Hi Jake, last week I applied for an accounting position @ Pandora.
Jake: Hey Cathy! Really? That's great!
Catherine: R u still working there?
Jake: I sure am. It's already been 5 yrs.
Catherine: Time flies. So I take it ur satisfied?
Jake: I am, I rarely think about changing companies.
Catherine: Does the company offer possibilities of personal development & promotion?
Catherine: I mean is there a clear career path?
Jake: Yup, that's the main pro of this place & the benefits.
Jake: I was promoted twice during these 5 yrs & the salary increase with each promotion is quite significant.
Catherine: That's good to hear. Most companies 2day are implementing cost saving policies & the employees are the ones who suffer.
Catherine: I mean at my current workplace u can only count on inflation salary increases. So u barely see the difference on ur paycheck.
Jake: That's what I hear from most of my friends. It's a tough time 4 employees on the market nowadays.
Jake: 4 now our company is still dynamically expanding.
Catherine: And how about the benefits u mentioned?
Jake: The company partially finances language & accounting courses.
Jake: There's also a yearly bonus that depends on your achievements and private healthcare.
Catherine: That sounds like a dream :D Your HR dept. gave me a call yesterday and invited me to an interview on Monday.
Jake: That's great! I'll keep my fingers crossed :)
Catherine: Thanks Jake :) Is there anything I should prepare/review before the interview?
Jake: Well I think it would be beneficial to know some facts about the company.
Jake: You can find them on the official website, in the "about us" section: <file_other>
Catherine: OK, I'll definitely take a look.
Jake: And they may ask u some Qs about accounting principles, the basics. But I mean that won't be a problem 4 u.
Jake: I remember u graduated with honours from uni.
Catherine: That's true. :) I'm a bit nervous though.
Jake: There's no need to be. Give me a call after the interview. Good luck!
Catherine: Thanks. TTYS! | Catherine applied for an accounting position at Pandora. Jake has been working there for 5 years. This job offers a clear career path and benefits. Jake got promoted twice with salary increase. Catherine will have an interview on Monday. |
#Person1#: I've been having problems getting onto the Internet.
#Person2#: Have you checked your connection settings?
#Person1#: Yes, they're fine. I suppose. the server might be down again.
#Person2#: Yes, there have been a few problems recently. Why don't you call the IT department? | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has problems getting onto the Internet. |
#Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it.
#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
#Person2#: Well, you might try reading newspapers and I always talk to Americans when I get a chance though sometimes it's hard.
#Person1#: But how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.
#Person2#: How about sitting next to an American at lunch? Or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?
#Person1#: Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.
#Person2#: You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. | #Person1#'s having problems with learning English. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and speak. |
Jill: Hi, maybe you'd like to come to us to Sweden? We're off June 6th-9th.
Jill: Maybe the snow has melted by the time! :)
Leo: Jill, how very nice of you! That'd be so lovely!
Leo: But my future seems so uncertain...
Leo: I quit my job at the end of March, haven't found anything new yet.
Leo: Then I'm off to Spain in mid-May without even knowing if my potential employer will agree on that.
Leo: They'd better do as I've bought the tickets!
Jill: That sounds so like a busy plan!
Leo: On top of that I'm graduating my studies in mid-June, so I'm definitely a busy man at the time.
Jill: Just be frank with me, you simply don't want to come to us at all! ;)
Leo: Haha, of course I do want to pay you a visit eventually! Just the circumstances are so so.
Jill: Everyone wants to come to Eskilstuna, the center of the universe!
Leo: Exactly! How's life in general?
Jill: Not much is happening actually... Boring job, boring life.
Leo: And how's Martin?
Jill: Well, he's still my husband, I guess I'm a very good wife for him ;)
Leo: I bet you are! Say hi to him!
Jill: Will do!
Leo: Got to go back to work but it was to cool you reach out to me!
Jill: Take care!
Leo: And you! | Jill invites Leo to visit her and her husband in Eskilstuna, Sweden in June. Leo is unsure as he will have to find a new job after he quits by the end of March. He will also be travelling to Spain mid-May, and graduating mid-June. |
yeti: Why are you out of your lair?
bear: I feel a change in the forest. There is a dense fog and an air of mystery....
yeti: You are correct. I feel it too. Shall we explore this change?
bear: Yes king yeti. I shall help you on this fair journey.
yeti: Maybe we will get lucky and find a frozen victim to eat on?
bear: Mmmmm that would be great! Bear has not eaten for days.
yeti: That is what happens when you hibernate! I'll help you bear. I need more friends like you in this land.
bear: Thank you nice yeti you are a good friend.
yeti: Should we follow this path or go in between the trees to better hide ourselves?
bear: The path is covered by snow. Maybe we should get a better view from the trees.
yeti: Snow doesn't bother King Yeti. I thrive when it snows.
Summarize the dialogue | yeti and bear are going to explore the forest. |
#Person1#: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.
#Person1#: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.
#Person2#: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set up the tent outside so we can hide from the sun if it gets too hot.
#Person1#: Great! I asked Grace to bring cups and serviettes as she is also bringing two big coolers for the beers.
#Person2#: This is gonna be a great barbecue! | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the preparation for tomorrow's barbecue, and #Person2# thinks it will be great. |
tadpole: Hey there can you quick put in in a bowl of water
swimmer: Put in bowl of water
tadpole: thank you thank you not sure how Igot here
swimmer: You're welcome!
tadpole: So what brings you here
swimmer: I am staying here for the swimming competition tomorrow.
tadpole: nice I bet you do real good
swimmer: I'm sure I will. Why were you out of water?
tadpole: I think some boy thought it would be funny to bring me here but he forgot to but me back
swimmer: How rude. There is no decency in the world today.
tadpole: yep just wait until I turn into a big old frog I am gonna terrize him every night
swimmer: It sounds like he deserves it. Where are you from?
tadpole: The pond in the castle garden
Summarize the dialogue | tadpole is out of water. A boy brought him here and forgot to put him back. The tadpole is staying here for the swimming competition tomorrow. |
traitor: Have you been here for some time? Perhaps you have some thought as to how to escape?
dogs: I have been here for quite some time. My master sold me to a knight and here I am guarding this prison room. I will get your last food. Hope you enjoy it
traitor: Surely freedom would be more fulfilling. If you help me, I assure you, I would treat you as a partner. Not a slave
dogs: That is what my master told me. I miss him so much. If... I help you, would you help me go back to him?
traitor: I would. That task would be much more to my liking anyway, I'm not a fighter unless forced.
dogs: Use that bone to hit the wall on the left. it is a fake wall. dig yourself out of this prison. It will take you to the town
traitor: Thank-you kind creature. Let me gather my strength, and then I will bring us both to safety.
dogs: yes, eat and be brave. But we have to go fast. The guard will come in soon
Summarize the dialogue | dogs is a prisoner. He was sold by his master to a knight. He will get traitor's last food. He will help traitor to escape. |
#Person1#: I want to get some cable.
#Person2#: Do you know what package you want to get?
#Person1#: What packages do you have?
#Person2#: We have movie channel packages.
#Person1#: What else have you got?
#Person2#: You can get the sports package.
#Person1#: Is there a package with basic and movie channels?
#Person2#: We have that package.
#Person1#: Let me get that package.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you would like?
#Person1#: That's everything, but can I add channels later?
#Person2#: You will be able to add or get rid of channels another day. | #Person1# gets some cable with basic and movie channels with #Person2#'s assistance. |
dog: Woof woof.... ruff ruff! Grrrrr.... woof!
monk: what is the problem poor dog?
dog: I hunt for the King, but I have lost the other dogs! Woof whine!
monk: that is bad...how did it happened?
dog: I'm not sure. I was chasing after a fox and just kept going and going, and then everyone was gone!
monk: and you sure some animals didnt kill them?
dog: No, I'm not sure. They may all be gone for good. I just don't know.
monk: that will be very pathetic dont you think?
dog: It would be tragic. Say, can you pray for them?
monk: I drop some word of prayers for them already
dog: Oh, thank you, my friend! I do hope I see my dog friends again!
monk: I pray you do. just keep searching
dog: I'll keep searching. I just know I will find them!
Summarize the dialogue | dog is looking for his friends. He was chasing a fox and then they all disappeared. |
Becky: It was sooo good to see you all today <3
Irene: I know! We need to do it again
Veronica: yes! and soon!
Chloe: You all look amazing, ten years passed and nothing changed
Becky: We can go to that new fancy bar we saw tonight
Chloe: Yes! It looked great!
Chloe: What about we bring our special ones to the next reunion? <3
Irene: I'd love you to meet Ben! Great idea!
Veronica: Isn't it enough to just meet up?
Becky: Maybe you'll meet someone until then and will be happy to introduce him to us ;) | Becky, Irene, Veronica and Chloe enjoyed the reunion today. They plan to bring their special ones to the next reunion. |
#Person1#: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
#Person2#: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
#Person1#: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say 'cheese'. OK, got you. That's terrific.
#Person2#: thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?
#Person1#: no problem.
#Person2#: now let's have one together.
#Person1#: do you know how to set the timer?
#Person2#: let me see... set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here.
#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.
#Person2#: cheese. . .
#Person1#: did it come out?
#Person2#: yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.
#Person1#: never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | #Person1# takes several pictures for #Person2# in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try again. |
pet goldfish: I suppose you've done a fine job. But I wish you could bring more... color into this dark, dismal place.
the groundskeeper of the castle: You know what, you're right! First thing tomorrow I'll go into town and find some nice vibrant curtains for the room.
pet goldfish: Maybe get a cotton mattress for this rough bed as well? My back hurts from this wooden bed.
the groundskeeper of the castle: Even though it'll be a lot of work, you're absolutely right. The castle can wait! Time to tidy up this room.
pet goldfish: Thank you. Now will you please consider dropping me off by the pond ... to ugh get some fresh air?
the groundskeeper of the castle: I'd be happy to! Just let me pick you up and we'll go for a quick walk.
pet goldfish: Oh this looks nice. The perfect rug to dance on!
Summarize the dialogue | the groundskeeper of the castle will buy some curtains and a mattress for the goldfish's room. |
John Griffiths AM: Mark did you want to pursue these matters further ?
Mark Reckless AM: Yes I just wanted to ask about the more able and talented stream It was good to read in your report an increased emphasis on this and to see your awareness of its importance in the PDG as well Can I just ask— ? Would you look at one area regarding schools engagement with the Seren network particularly for the more able and talented and what more Estyn can do through its inspection criteria and otherwise to encourage this from schools ?
Meilyr Rowlands: Well I think Estyn has always been very strongly focused on improving the performance of more able pupils For example in last years annual report I raised it and a lot of the debate around this now I think was generated by some of the things I have said in previous annual reports We gave a lot of evidence to the— Paul Flynn I think did the—no who did the report ? Paul Murphy did the report So we gave evidence to that And on Seren I am particularly proud that my alma mater Jesus College is a very strong supporter of the Seren work So I am personally quite interested in the work of Seren And we look at the performance of more able pupils in all our inspections It is a particular part of our inspection framework—looking at the relative performance of different groups So we look at the different performance of boys and girls free school meals and nonfree school meals ethnic minorities but we also look at the performance of more able pupils in particular and we question schools about how they provide for the more able pupils and we have referred to Seren in several of our inspection reports
Mark Reckless AM: And where schools work particularly hard to engage with Seren and take up opportunities from that and push as many pupils as appropriate to work with that is that something that you would recognise within your inspection reports ? And on the other side where schools do not do that is that something you would pull them up on ?
Meilyr Rowlands: Yes we have done that We have done it in several reports
Claire Morgan: Throughout our inspections we are looking for best practice because part of our strategy is always to identify where there are weaknesses but actually to point schools in the direction of where they can find a solution So capturing different approaches to more able and talented is part of the role of inspection
Llyr Gruffydd AM: Just briefly you touched earlier on using the measure of those who are eligible for free school meals as a way to identify children from disadvantaged backgrounds so that you can target this funding Varied evidence has been given to us on this Do you have an opinion on whether that is the best way ?
Meilyr Rowlands: It certainly is a good way of doing it There is a strong correlation between children who underachieve and that measure so it is a strong measure But there is scope to discuss how exactly it does work For example some people say that if you have received free school meals for a period of time and now you are not receiving them then perhaps you should still be receiving the funding for a period of time for example So there are ways of finetuning that measure I think It is worth considering those approaches | Meilyr Rowlands introduced that Estyn had always been very strongly focused on improving the performance of more able pupils. More inspections were added to this certain group of students, especially at the relative performance of different groups and different performances of boys and girls. Currently the main strategy was always to identify where there were weaknesses to ensure the overall process of a typical school day. |
Gera: hey, i was given your number by lucy
Hope: hey, yeah she told me of a client who wanted some help.
Gera: im glad she told you.
Hope: yeah she did.
Gera: what time will you be available in your office?
Hope: meet me at 2, ill be there
Gera: okay then | Gera got Hope's number from Lucy. She is going to meet Hope at 2 in her office. |
Theo: i liked your outfit at the gala night girl
Zeev: haha
Zeev: thanks
Theo: you should try modelling
Zeev:😊😊 come on!
Theo: seriously you should try
Zeev: thanks, ive never thought about it.
Theo: I can get you into next years contest
Zeev: really?
Theo: yeah
Zeev: ok, ill think about it
Theo: thanks
Zeev: nice | Theo feels Zeev should try modelling. Zeev will think about it. |
man: A pity such a beautiful woman should endure such loneliness- a vat of marvelous stew and yet... only one spoon to adorn your table. Pity, indeed. Tell me, have you dreamed of setting up a stew show in the nearby town? It is much larger than this small village. Perhaps a fortune awaits you, M'lady.
ladies: Perhaps, Sir, but why should I move when people travel plenty to me? I have no need for fortune, I take pleasure in my stew and conversations with travelers. Now eat, and rest.
man: Aye, sweet flower, aye... Perhaps you are right, and I dream of foolish things. But I believe you would make a fine and rich wife- I mean cook. I will be persistent.... For now, though. I will rest and eat in your company.
ladies: I appreciate your kindness, the wants of my peers are not mine. Why would I want to cook for one man when I already cook for so many?
Summarize the dialogue | ladies are a beautiful woman who cooks stew for travelers. Man wants to set up a stew show in the nearby town. |
assassin: I am here to remove the king. From existence. Now keep quiet. I have to take out this guard, but I don't want to do it lethally.
maid: GUARD!
assassin: Alright, then, here we go! *goes for guard first*
maid: No! He is a good king and I am a loyal subject! I can't let you do this!
assassin: Get off of me! Do you want to die for him?
maid: If that is what it takes to stop you then I will gladly give my life for my king and country!
assassin: That does it! Nobody touches my steel!
maid: Then maybe I should return your steel to you .. point first!
assassin: You think you can take on a trained assassin?! Your weak blows are easily blocked.
maid: Well, you aren't much of an assassin. You can't hold on to your weapons .. or a tray!
Summarize the dialogue | assassin is here to remove the king from existence. maid is a loyal subject and she will die for her king and country. |
User Interface: so which ones are we going to scratch definitely ? I say this one as well
Project Manager: I think we are all in agreement about the triple R I think triple R is cool And it looks cool when you print it in font looks pretty cool | They agreed to cross out 'banana remote', 'the deluxe' from the options. They all agreed on the 'triple R' without arguments, because the group thought it looked cool when it was printed out. In addition, it was short and catchy. |
thief: Stop screaming and I won't hurt you.
visitor: No, no, please don't hurt me, I won't make a sound. Please just leave me alone
thief: If you help me out of the haunted orchard. I won't hurt you.
visitor: You're just as lost as I am, huh? What brings you to this orchard then?
thief: I'm looking for food.
visitor: Ha ha! Food! You filthy peasant! Looking for food like a commoner. If only you knew the King like I do
thief: Who would want to know the king?
visitor: Wretched thief! Don't you dare insult my good friend the King!
thief: He isn't a good person.
visitor: And you think you are any better?
thief: I steal so I can eat. What's wrong with that?
visitor: I steal this coal from you, what makes your actions more righteous than mine?
Summarize the dialogue | thief is looking for food in the orchard. The visitor is lost. The thief offers to help the visitor out of the orchard. |
murderer: Oh! May favorite herbs. The Devil's lettuce. Whatever takes me away from this reality.
prisoner: Say, have you ever.... well... considered breaking out of this place?
murderer: Of course I have. Ol' pirate in the other cell has a plan but he isn't all there. So take it with a grain of salt.
prisoner: What was his plan, if I could ask? I've been mulling over my own... Some inspiration might help... Speaking of inspiration, could you pass back the herbs? I could use some more...
murderer: He was going to take his peg leg and try to excavate his way out.
prisoner: What if we.... Am I crazy? I can see there is water damage in this dungeon. There must be an opening somewhere to the outside. Maybe if we...
murderer: You think it can be done?
prisoner: Say, grab that manical over there. That might be hard enough to get at the walls. If we could find a small opening, maybe.... It's at least worth a shot, right?
Summarize the dialogue | prisoner and murderer are in a dungeon. The prisoner is thinking of breaking out of the dungeon. The murderer is going to pass the prisoner some herbs. |
#Person1#: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.
#Person2#: How to adjust?
#Person1#: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.
#Person2#: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.
#Person1#: That's because the fashion, taste and social customs and so on vary considerably.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes the differences are great.
#Person1#: Well, we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product.
#Person2#: We have to ensure that the product should be attractive to guarantee sales. | #Person1# tells #Person2# exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different. |
a big sheep-like brown dog: oooo when is lunch time?
nurse: In a couple hours, I won't have anything until then I am afraid. Why don't you give a couple of the kids a horseback ride while you wait.
a big sheep-like brown dog: I do like to play, I rarely get to do that with the farmer.
nurse: Oh you poor thing, you are welcome here any time, you cheer up the children so much!
a big sheep-like brown dog: I'm just glad to get all the attention.
nurse: Who's a good boy? you are, you are!
a big sheep-like brown dog: I am a good boy how did you know?
nurse: Do you like scratches behind your ear, or are you more of a belly scratcher?
a big sheep-like brown dog: I like both!
nurse: You are a very good boy, what is your name?
a big sheep-like brown dog: The farmer just calls me dog, is that my name?
Summarize the dialogue | a big sheep-like brown dog is at the hospital. He is waiting for lunch. He likes to play with the children. |
Marianne: I'm coming March 9th 11:20 am
Marianne: Flight 179 from Dubai
Janet: Ok perfect <3
Janet: So Saturday for jet lag
Janet: Sunday - pleasures
Marianne: Exactly :)
Janet: Its Ben's mother's birthday
Marianne: Oh I won't disturb, I can stay at home and go to sleep
Janet: Nooo that's not what I meant
Janet: I will not go to the dinner
Janet: I'll have a perfect excuse - a Very Important Guest ;) ;)
Marianne: Don't you like her? | Marianne is coming on the flight 179 from Dubai on March 9th at 11:20 am. Janet wants to use her visit as an excuse not to go to Ben's mother's birthday party on Sunday. |
#Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?
#Person2#: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!
#Person1#: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?
#Person2#: You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important think is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend their bodies at the waist, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
#Person1#: What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?
#Person2#: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out either side of your body.
#Person1#: So I need plenty of space for this exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
#Person1#: Great. Thanks for you advice! | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to do push-ups and use weights to help #Person1# get fit and stretch #Person1#'s muscles. Then #Person2# tells that keeping #Person1#'s body straight is the most important and recommends #Person1# to lie on #Person1#'s back to exercise for chest muscles. |
tadpole: What a beautiful cave this is right?
fish: exceptional! but let me give you some advice...
tadpole: Sure. What is it?
fish: be weary of the free food the comes from above!
tadpole: Why so? It seems so enticing!
fish: there are others... that we do not speak of... we are safe in this cave.. but the others use that to take us away
tadpole: Why are some creatures so mean? We should probably make this cave our forever home then.
fish: i cannot stay here. I must find my own food to eat.
tadpole: It's dangerous out there for you though. Maybe I could bring you back some food.
fish: but you are a small tadpole! do you not know that I eat small fish such as yourself?
tadpole: I may be small, but I have a lot of courage. You would not eat me because I am very friendly.
Summarize the dialogue | tadpole and fish are in a beautiful cave. Fish warns tadpole to be careful with free food coming from above. |
#Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along.
#Person2#: Isn't that far away?
#Person1#: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor tracks. It's a great place to meet people. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: Now that you mentioned it, it would be nice to get away from the computer center for a change, and I really should get some more exercise. Working up a sweat in a ball game or the weight room would be nice. I've got so fat.
#Person1#: Just look at me! You're not the only one. In high school I had a lot more time to do sports activities. Now what little spare time you have must be used in doing exercise. At least the club is open until 12 pm.
#Person2#: I guess it's worth a visit. Did you say you're going tomorrow night?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: OK, I'll come, too. How about meeting me in front of the cinema at eight, and we'll catch the bus there.
#Person1#: Sure, see you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go over to the Workers Club for volleyball tomorrow night. #Person2# agrees. They think they have been getting too fat and decide to do more sports. |
#Person1#: I want to register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is best on. Who told you that anyway?
#Person1#: Some woman here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.
#Person2#: She must have been a temporary worker. They don't have much training. Why didn't you register then?
#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.
#Person2#: Your birth certificate?
#Person1#: Well, I'm a new part-time student. So she ask for identification. I don't drive so I don't have a driver's license.
#Person2#: Huh. That's no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency: a phone bill with your name and address on it would've been fine.
#Person1#: Really? Only prove of my address?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm afraid she gave you the wrong information. Still you'll have to wait and take your math's class next semester.
#Person1#: But that's no fair.
#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but frankly, I don't think there is anything anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want to you can talk in the director. She will help you if she can.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up. | #Person1# missed the registration for the mathematics course because the temporary worker told #Person1# the wrong information and asked #Person1# for the birth certificate which is not needed. #Person2# sympathizes with #Person2#'s problem but cannot do anything for #Person1# so #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to the director. |
Pauline: Good evening Tom. Did we fix an appointement . Pauline Lacotte . Therapeute
Tom: Yes today at 6:30pm
Pauline: I'm late, I could see you only at 7
Tom: I'm already in the waiting room. Ok for 7? How long would it be?
Pauline: 20 minutes. Sorry again | Tom's appointment with Pauline is rescheduled from 6:30 to 7:00. |
priest: Colleague.
minister: So, is there a reason you've called me down here?
priest: I do not like your tone!
minister: The King does not like his time being wasted, and he surely has better things for me to do. Please be on with it.
priest: I am a Priest! I demand respect!
minister: I am the King's minister. I have been showing respect, until it comes to wasting our Highness' time.
priest: You are the church's minister!
minister: Of course I knew that, don't you know I've been jesting.
priest: I shall have to think about whether you should be defrocked!
minister: Oh please sir, we jest all the time, do not take offense to my words.
priest: Then you must study those texts!
minister: As you wish, it will be my honor.
priest: Thank you. Let us forget that this ever happened
minister: Yes sir, I would like nothing more.
Summarize the dialogue | minister was called to the meeting with the priest. The priest does not like the minister's tone. The minister will study the texts at the priest's request. |
worms: Who is there?
families: Just your average village family by our shack. ...who is speaking to us?
worms: I am a worm who slides through the dirt.
families: And you speak. What a crazy world. What is your life like?
worms: I hear many secrets that people tell in the forest.
families: Ahhh, I see now...you will be of great use to my family. We are barely surviving as it is, and could use some help.
worms: I can tell some secrets if you would like.
families: Please...what's your greatest secret?
worms: I know where people put their food.
families: Yes, yes??
worms: They hide it in the refrigerator and the cabinets.
families: ...we knew that already. Is that all you offer, worms?
worms: I know where they hide their money.
Summarize the dialogue | worms is a worm who slides through the dirt. worms hears many secrets that people tell in the forest. worms knows where people put their food and money. |
#Person1#: Dear Anna. I really love you.
#Person2#: I love you, too.
#Person1#: I want to take care of you forever. Will you marry me?
#Person2#: Oh. My God! Are you serious?
#Person1#: Am I too abrupt? Did I scare you? Or you don't want. . .
#Person2#: No! I have been expecting this moment for a long time. I mean my answer is'yes'.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so happy. I will try my best to love you and protect you. I promise.
#Person2#: I trust you. We'll be happy.
#Person1#: Let me wear you this diamond ring.
#Person2#: It's so beautiful. | #Person1# proposes to Anna, which surprised Anna, for she has been expecting for a long time. Anna says yes and wears the diamond ring. |
#Person1#: Look at the show on TV. I am watching a food show at a very famous seafood restaurant. I really want to eat at that restaurant. I am a seafood lover.
#Person2#: Speaking of seafood, my mouth is watering. Let's go to the seafood restaurant in our neighborhood.
#Person1#: Sound great. Let's go!
#Person2#: Look at the crystal clear fridge. You can see so many kinds of seafood in it. They all look very fresh and delicious.
#Person1#: True. I would like to have some salmon sashimi and a roast salmon head.
#Person2#: You sound like a seafood expert. I would like to have some stir-fried squids and steamed shrimps.
#Person1#: You are not too bad as well. I also want to have a steamed lobster. It is really taste like heaven.
#Person2#: Let's go into the restaurant and find a table to order some food.
#Person1#: Wait. Let me tell the lady what we would like to order in front of the seafood fridge first.
#Person2#: OK. I will wait for you inside the restaurant
#Person1#: Do you think we should try some deep fried oysters? | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to a seafood restaurant. They find each other isan expert in seafood by saying their wanted food. #Person1# will order in front of the seafood fridge first. |
#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says #Person2#'s pronunciation is very good. |
Mary: Hi Mike!
Mike: Hello :)
Mary: do u have any plans for tonight?
Mike: I'm going to visit my grandma.
Mike: You can go with me.
Mike: She likes u very much.
Mary: Good idea, i'll buy some chocolate for her. | Mike and Mary are going to visit Mike's grandma tonight. Mary will buy her some chocolate. |
#Person1#: I've read your resume and know a lot of things about your qualifications for this position. One thing you didn't mention is why you left your last job? I know the company you worked for is a good company.
#Person2#: yes, it's a good company. But the management changed last month. We didn't get along, so I quit.
#Person1#: I understand. Why would you like to join our company?
#Person2#: I'm qualified for this position. And I've heard a lot of good things about your company.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: You take care of your employees. And your company offers good salaries and benefits.
#Person1#: that's good to know. Why do you think you're qualified for this position?
#Person2#: I've got over seven years'experience working in this kind of position. I know I can do a good job in this position. | #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# left #Person1#'s last job. #Person2# explains what good things #Person2# knows about #Person1#'s company and why #Person2# is qualified for this job. |
Julian: Good evening everyone, I would like to thank you all for your interest in our performance tonight at Blind Goose but due to unforeseen circumstances we have been forced to cancel our tonight show. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Brady: What happens to our tickets?
Donna: I hope everyone is okay! Are you going to reschedule?
Julian: We are aiming at next Tuesday, weather permitting.
Brady: I cannot attend Tuesday, any chance for a refund? | Julian wants to reschedule the performance at Blind Goose to next Tuesday. Brady can't come, so he wants a refund. |
Marketing: Oh I totally because I moved it S put it over here Then we do not have to worry about it
Project Manager: All set ? Cool Alright it is PowerPoint time I have done more PowerPoints in this particular experiment than I have ever done in my life before this experiment which is kind of fun So here we have our detailed design meeting where we will look at the prototype and right so I finally figured out what this whole second bullet point is about in my that my coach was sending to me It means I am supposed to read the minutes from the previous meeting I do not know Otherwise it is just saying I am the secretary and I am therefore I am taking the minutes s so just to go just real briefly to go over minutes from last meeting I will open them slowly no ? Wait for it wait for it No That is how the This is this is very highpowered stuff here doubleclicking there we go So basically the moral of the story from our last minute last meeting was that we that we had meetings from we had presentations done by the Industrial Designer or from Nathan and Ron and from Sarah about what we can do here and what sort of limitations we are operating with excuse me what limitations we are operating under what kind of risk we would be looking at with some of the various approaches we were discussing and we essentially came to the conclusion that we should develop a remote with voice recognition IE that had a vaguely nonremote like shape because you did not really need to use it as a remote since you could just use your voice That would include some mostly just the simple design features for a television operation but with a slide or a foldout bay for more advanced functions for users and the the UID and the ID were asked to go ahead and start developing a prototype for us to look at So That is sorted back to the main meet here go ahead and take it away guys
Industrial Designer: Well we have assembled our prototype What is to be said about it ? we took into account a lot of the things that we went over in the last meeting Some of the most important things to consider are that we decided not to go for the touch screen which you can see and opted for some very large buttons for the primary functions This is going to be the on off button and we have these buttons to go through the channels and then two volume buttons down here d we decided those were the most important buttons And then for the more advanced functions there is a slide out panel here and you can see that there are lots of other things going on But this actually can slide back in and provides a very nice aesthetic when it is all put away As far as the whole visible light thing we decided to go with the multiple colours coming out Of course if that is annoying for some people that function can be turned off
User Interface: No it is important to we talked a quite a bit about you know the the interchangeable faces and what we have done here is come up with a bit of a natural look here f we call it fruity of course that is interchangeable and I think it would be desirable for the for the regular product in the in the in the in the first packaging to be something a little bit more subdued but this is kind of something that can be done and as you can see on the television there we have the voice detector device on the top there So that that will work quite well with with regard to finding this contraption what other things do we see here well if you give it a touch it does have actually a bit of a spongy feel so I think that will work well with regards to our market and let us see well clearly there is going to be some more colours and what not available do you have anything else to add to that ?
Industrial Designer: I worried about the materials it is the entire thing is covered in a rubber coating so it is very durable it is not going to break like some types of plastic that is dropped and of course as you can see and if you touch it it does have that nice squishy feel
User Interface: It is actually important to note that the television you know if there is an earthquake or anything like that that i it actually is edible inside
Industrial Designer: Fact I do not know if you noticed but I wrote the the companys name on the telephone screen
Project Manager: Oh well done oh ok
Industrial Designer: I thought that was kind of nice This was actually an apple on the inside
Marketing: Do we need to worry about rot factors ?
User Interface: it is encased in a new type of
Marketing: Oh there is preservatives involved we do not need to worry
Industrial Designer: We got a bit ahead of ourselves I know we are not talking about making televisions at this point or anything like that but
Project Manager: Edible televisions it is a wave of the future
User Interface: It is pos a possible new product
Marketing: It is a couple years off at least
User Interface: but I think that is I think that sums up the main features of our of the remote I do not know if you guys have any questions or f whether that whether we need to worry about any other marketing areas or anything of that nature did we come in under budget ?
Industrial Designer: we did This cost well to put this into production we are looking at about what was our goal ? It was twelve fifty Euro and this actually came in at about eleven ninety nine so I was quite pleased with that One thing that we did not do obviously we had a choice with the buttons whether to use scroll buttons or standard rubber buttons but we just went for a classic rubber button and since we did that we did not have to use as many microchips which was quite nice and that is what helped keep the cost down So even though it has a lot of modern technology for example the voice recognition in a lot of ways it is just a simple remote and I think if we shopped around for other manufacturers we might be able to get even cheaper
User Interface: Mm Did we talk about the voice recognition option ?
Industrial Designer: And Oh no we have not talked about that yet have we ?
User Interface: So so on the back here you all noticed this area here which is actually the voice recognition console and I think it is nicely designed into the into the overall look but basically the voice recognition incorporates the latest designs that our research team has been able to cufw come up with Basically quite similar to the coffee maker design that we were talking about earlier and I think that has given a proven ease of use and what not And allows features like the remote actually talking back to the user so
Marketing: Do we have other for lack of a better word skins ? Covers ? In play now or are those ones going to be developed later once we see how the couple we have g go or ?
Industrial Designer: do you want to answer this one
Marketing: Do we know where we stand on that yet ?
Industrial Designer: or do you want me to answer it ?
User Interface: Well we did not quite have enough material
Marketing: Oh I was not expecting a prototype I just did not know if you guys had any in mind yet
Industrial Designer: well as you can see this is just a most superficial layer and it would be very easy to put another layer of something else like
User Interface: Actually this bottom red ring here just unclips and then you put a a new a new a new plate on top of that So I mean there are I we definitely priced out a spongy even spongier nonnatural look materials which I think worked out fine We also continued on with the ideas that f following Apples colour schemes with the kind of the light orange and the green
Industrial Designer: It is not it is not quite a a face plate it is more like a pseudoface plate because it is simple enough that in the factory it could we could very easily put a different one on it it locks into place such that you know it is pretty permanent but at the same time if we want to go the other way it is just a matter of a couple of adjustments and we could go the face plate way if you know what I mean
Marketing: Yep It is still an option if we need it
Project Manager: Right thanks guys that is very very good work I like it brilliant what we need to discuss now is the finance of it I got me you have got you provided a number that actually sounds quite nice the trouble is I was just given this by finance it is a spreadsheet of the parts and I have just tentatively put in what it is going to look like I am just going to clear this out real quickly but it looks like So we will just if we can just itemize what is in here we have got this it is a solar cell thing right ? With a backup battery ?
Industrial Designer: we did not really touch on that but it it is in there
User Interface: The voice recognition area actually doubles as as the solar cell area
Project Manager: Clever clever well done so I guess that would mean we have got a bit of a It is a s a speaker and a sensor at the same time is not it ?
Industrial Designer: It is just making use of the same space and the same materials
Project Manager: and the case it is more of a singlecurved case I guess would be that be the general
Industrial Designer: one big curve I guess you could say
Project Manager: and we have got a rubber skin material basically throughout Push button interface with this other dropdown so maybe we have got two push button interfaces do not we ? And a special I guess it is we have got a sort of a wood materi a rubbery type material that throughout
Industrial Designer: And s I guess you have to mark special colour and special form as well do not you ? Because it i it is very unconventional
Project Manager: it is it is quite unique
Industrial Designer: I like to think of it as unconventional
Project Manager: I like it it is So it looks like
Marketing: M come in at sixteen ?
Industrial Designer: Oh Huh does not match up does it ?
Project Manager: So what we could do perhaps a simple fix would maybe to switch away from the solar cells or take out the backup battery
Industrial Designer: How do you feel about that ?
User Interface: I mean I think that if we are talking about it being one of our main selling features being environmental and without the batteries and what not although it does still have a battery so I am not sure that you know what the sell is on that
Industrial Designer: I mean we could take we could take the battery out of it you see and it would probably work ninety nine per cent of the time but you are going to have to set up a call centre for that one per cent of the time when people are calling and saying oh look my remote is not working what am I going to do ? Peopled be real upset I think in the longrun it is better to keep the battery it is hard to scrap the whole cell battery idea because that is so integral to the theme that we have
Project Manager: What is difficult we have all these things integral to the to the design of it that we just can not back out of now it would have to be seems like we would have to go back to square one in a way if we were going to try to undo one bit we would probably have to undo most of it
Marketing: Although we do not want to get rid of the whole environmental I mean obviously the solar cell is a big piece of the way we are marketing this as like a natural new thing but honestly if we cut that one piece out we are actually coming in under budget if I have done my math correctly
User Interface: I mean you might be able to sway me on the idea that we our main selling point could be already this voice recognition thing I mean that is what sets us apart
Marketing: that is what setting us into this young market I mean that is where we started from so I do not know and I mean you know perhaps when the cell technology comes down in price we can bring that back into the game but it looks like at this point that may be out of our league
User Interface: And the reality is you know for me from an ideological stand point I would like to stick with the the solar cell but I h kind of have to throw myself in the in the business structure model here and you know I think I think that I think that we need to come to a compromise here and maybe move ahead with the project without the solar cell
Industrial Designer: I guess we might have to do that
Marketing: I think unfortunately that is our best option
Industrial Designer: It is the only way we are going to get below our goal is not it ? Of twelve fifty
Project Manager: Because we can not remove the push buttons because they are and we can not get rid of the I mean removing the changing the case would not be so much of a mmmm nor would changing the case materials So that looks like to be the only thing So that would be the it is a major change but Alright so
Industrial Designer: Got To do what you got to do
Project Manager: we are in agreement on that
Marketing: Unfortunately I think we are
User Interface: No I think that was a good compromise you brought forward Sarah
Project Manager: Right Moving along swiftly so I guess now we just go to the project evaluation which I will allow Sarah to take over
Marketing: That would be me cord ? that would be great thank you I did not even do that one on purpose either damn basically I was just evaluating from what we know of how our products working right now with the criteria that we set at the beginning of these are the things we needed to do these are the things that look like we feel they are important so I was looking at basic design things does it fulfil its functions as a remote ? Is the design what we wanted it to do ? I are technologies up to where we hoped they would be and does it fulfil the aesthetic qualities that our original market research was looking for ? Basic questions like you know does it turn on ? Does it respond to voice recognition ? And overall in general it looks like it is coming up to par the only thing is with with the pullout panel that is can it take some adjusting because it is a new sort of interface that looked like it was coming up rough but then once you get used to it it does make a lot of sense So I think overall we are headed in the right direction So
User Interface: They like that spongy feel
Marketing: It looks like it is going over well so
User Interface: And the paging function works well that is good to hear
Marketing: we are we are good
User Interface: we worked hard on that one
Marketing: It is I think eventually if we do branch out with this product maybe we do have a higher budget options and if it goes over with this model we can look into wider range voice recognition like from other rooms of the house and stuff but for now what we have got is working in the range we need it for so it is all good
Industrial Designer: I am bit disappointed about losing the solar panel
Marketing: That is everything from me it is a setback but do you need the cord back ?
User Interface: W we might have we might have lost that granola market again
Project Manager: I was just go on Well they do not own tellys anyway do they ?
User Interface: I guess that is true | The group briefly talked about their agreements of the past meetings. They were all concerned with the interchangeable user interfaces and they agreed to make it more natural-looking and multi-faces. The Industrial Design then mentioned the issue of the material. They decided to use a rubber coat in case the remote control would be damaged when being dropped occasionally. After most details were checked, the Project Manager turned to the budget problem. It is quite essential for them to be both environmentally friendly and economic. |
Luke: Ryanair to cancel flights affecting 400,000 more passengers. So unlucky Erin!
Erin: Yeeeep...it touched me as well finally 😩😩😩😩 Now they screw all my plans to go to Egypt...
Luke: You’re not the only one
Erin: Good to know that my feelings are shared with other 399,999 people 😩
Nathan: Relevant news story for everyone to consider: http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2017/09/18/ryanair-cancel-effort-to-improve-brand-image/
Elijah: I’m lucky for now, none of my 2 flights have been cancelled 🙏
Erin: That’s not a good moment to brag 🙈
Ava: I think we were all unlucky with the ryanair fiasco...
Elijah: not me... yet… my 2 flights are confirmed for now
Luke: I’ve booked another flight with easyjet 🙂
Ava: I hope they can at least send me a voucher 😑
Erin: They will... Have faith... | Ryanair has canceled many flights. This affected Erin, Luke and Ava. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon! Did you call for a plumber?
#Person2#: Yes, yes I did. Please come in! I ' m so glad you came! This old house is falling apart! Come on into the bathroom. See, here, there ' s water leaking everywhere!
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. It seems that your toilet is clogged, and that ' s why it won ' t flush. Let me just get my plunger. No, that ' s not working either. I suspect that there ' s some sort of foreign object in the pipes that ' s causing a blockage. That ' s what ' s making your toilet overflow.
#Person2#: Oh, that must be because of my four-year-old daughter. She is always flushing things down the toilet. You know how kids are.
#Person1#: Yeah, I have a little one myself. Anyway, these water pipes are really rusty, so they also should be changed. Thatcould be causing water to not drain completely, that might lead to more problems in the future. I would also suggest fixing this faucet that isn ' t shutting off properly. I could have it all finished by today if it ' s urgent.
#Person2#: That would be great! Is it expensive?
#Person1#: Let ' s see... I would say about eight hundred dollars. | #Person2#'s toilet is clogged so #Person2# calls #Person1# to fix it. #Person1# checks it and suspects it's due to some foreign object in the pipes flushed down by #Person2#'s daughter. #Person1# also suggests changing the rusty pipes. |
alchemist: Wha wha what. Oh my crow. You have done it. You have found the missing ingredient. That was it. I dont think this will cure his disfigurement but I think this is the potion that will let a creature live forever.
crow: So he will live forever horribly disfigured and loved by none? I am sure he will thank you. *caw*
alchemist: Oh crow what a dumb animal you are. Do you really think thats what this is all about. This man volunteered for this study. The king has asked me to find the secret to eternal life. Now I hav. This potion will give our king eternal life and I as well. Now to test it on this man. I know it will work though. Just need to see if there are any side effects like the last potion that left him so disfigured.
crow: Maybe I want it back then. I found it first, it's mine.
alchemist: Take it there is only enough for one more dose. You will need it crow.
Summarize the dialogue | Crow found the missing ingredient. Alchemist will test the potion on the man. |
#Person1#: Look, there's no way we can convince people they need fresh motor oil every morning.
#Person2#: No, but you can let them know that yours is the cream of the crop-the purest motor oil in the world. Careful, hold it by the java jacket. This coffee drink has half and half-what do you think?
#Person1#: It tastes funny. Why can't people just stick to plain and simple coffee?
#Person2#: That's just the point! Purity is the essence of good coffee, right? | #Person1# can't understand why people don't like simple coffee. #Person2# thinks purity is the essence of good coffee. |
sailor: Why do you need to check my ship?
knight: Rules for entering the King's city. I am sure everything will be okay.
sailor: Okay. I was sent on my voyage by the king.
knight: Still the rules. Now move.
sailor: Okay. I'm complying with you.
knight: Good now stand away. I want this to be quick. I have other things I need to do.
sailor: That was unnecessary. I won't take that treatment.
knight: Ha. You are weak compared to me. Now stop. You are acting shady.
sailor: I have the royal coat of arms. I will speak to the king about this.
knight: Doesn't matter. We have had plenty of traitors wearing the royal coat.
sailor: I am no traitor. The king will fire you when he finds out how you treat his subjects.
knight: The king doesn't care. He wants me to be a brute. I keep his subjects in order.
Summarize the dialogue | The knight wants to check the sailor's ship as per the King's rules. The sailor was sent on his voyage by the King. The knight is a brute and the king wants him to be that way. |
Kevin: I booked my flight. Looking forward to meeting the King 👑
Maria: Awesome 😍😍😍
Nathaniel: You met him already, twice 😉
Kevin: Not overly impressive then 😒
Nathaniel: Wait until you see my castle
Kevin: 💵 💵 💵😎
Amanda: Yeey! Can’t wait 🎉🎉🎉🎉 😍
Amanda: Maria what are your flight times? :)
Maria: <file_photo> | Kevin booked a flight. He will meet the King whom he already had met twice. |
Project Manager: It is doing its thing There we are
Marketing: Alright Thank you very much One of the the biggest issues I found about from last meeting was the fact that we need to sell four million of these remote controls and I think that this is an opportunity to really take Real Reaction in the direction of of similar of handheld tools that have been used and are used by many of us and to kind of bring the remote control into the si same realm as an accessible useful electronic device as opposed to something that is lost in the couch and what have you So my main goal here is to reenvision the remote control in in this context and to think about menu functionality and current technology and the fact that it could be interactive with other tools some of the research in the market has shown that people really are not happy with remote controls as they are now and that means we do need to make some decisions about what what keys or or buttons on the on the remote control to perhaps keep and and what ones to discard And if we devote some energy into this I think the recent productions of Real Reaction the I go everywhere power and the high definition DVD players although it makes immediate sense to have our remote control interact with these I think we can also use this as a platform to make it interact with other tools And in fact I think the high definition DVD players and all of this will come along in the will only benefit from the positive feedback from our well designed tool So again most users really dislike the current look and feel of remote controls fifty percent I think of all these numbers the most important is fifty percent of user say they only use ten percent of the buttons And eighty percent of users and if we think about this there are a lot of television DVD stereo remote control users out there eighty percent would spend more money on a remote control that looks fancy | Marketing held the opinion that they had to make some change on the button. According to the market research, fifty percent of users dislike the current look and feel of remote control, and only use ten percent of the buttons. More importantly, eighty percent would spend more money on a fancy remote control. The research showed that it was the time to discard some unnecessary buttons and made it fancier. |
queen: I see. Order and Civility are vital. What would this new law be?
council man: The women must discard their clothing on Saturdays and walk around as normal.
queen: Why would you want a law like that?
council man: Honestly, we're very idle around here and get crazy ideas. We need a war to occupy us. Think you can help?
queen: Don't you think that is degrading? The King will not be pleased with your outrageous request. Absolutely not.
council man: It was the King's idea. Maybe he needs some uh...more attention, my lady.
queen: He get's attention. What we do is none of your concern.
council man: I council you not to take my gold, thank you.
queen: Your intentions are not welcomed. I am over ruling your petty request about the law, and taking your gold as a lesson. Women in our land have rights.
council man: You're right my lady. All the days cooped up in this chamber have driven me mad.
Summarize the dialogue | council man wants to make a law that women must discard their clothing on Saturdays and walk around normally. Queen overrules his request and takes his gold as a lesson. |
Timmi: Mum, what time r u comin' home?
Anet: As usual, around 17:00.
Anet: Somethign happened?
Timmi: No.
Anet: OK. | Anet will come home at around 17:00. |
geese: I do I find it beautiful and large! what do all the horses here like to do
horse: Oh, we run around, eat oats, make manure ... that sort of thing.
geese: I love to fly as high as you can imagine and see new places
horse: You can fly?! You must be a wild goose. What places have you seen?
geese: I visit many different places but I find this place very exciting. oh there is even a cow! Are you friends with the cow
horse: Oh she's alright. It's the fillies that I really like though. I want to be a stud someday.
geese: Wow that sounds so exciting. I hope to be the most traveled goose evver
horse: How long do geese live?
geese: I'm not sure but I hope to live long enough to travel the worl
horse: I hope you make it to Arabia. I am told that is where my great, great, great grand horse was from.
Summarize the dialogue | geese likes the place he is at. Horses run around, eat oats, make manure and so on. |
#Person1#: Chris, I read an article about the secrets of leading a long life last night.
#Person2#: How do you feel like?
#Person1#: Great fun. It points out that taking a cold shower every morning is believed to be good to our health.
#Person2#: Did you have a try?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been trying it for about one month. I feel extremely energetic now.
#Person2#: Really? In fact, I heard this on the radio one month ago, but I only prefer to wash my face with cold water. Have you got to know about any other secrets?
#Person1#: Yes. It said that Japanese people have a very long life. They drink, you know, a lot of green tea. Miso soup consisting of green vegetables and grain is also very popular in Japan.
#Person2#: Oh, I've also heard that the French have a long life because of drinking a glass of red wine every day.
#Person1#: That's true. A good amount of alcohol is actually good for our health. | #Person1# tells Chris that taking a cold shower is believed to be good for people's health. They also share why the Japanese and French live long. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon.
#Person2#: Hello. I wonder if you could help me. I've just arrived here, and I'm looking for some where to stay.
#Person1#: Uh huh.
#Person2#: Can you tell me where I can find a cheap hotel?
#Person1#: Certainly. There are a few around here, but the nearest and one of the nicest is just around the corner. It's called the Euro Hotel. Would you like me to phone to see if they have a room?
#Person2#: No, that's OK. I'll just wander round there myself. Ah! Another thing. I need to change some travellers' cheques, but I don't know what time the banks close.
#Person1#: They close at 7 o'clock in the evening.
#Person2#: Right, thanks. This is a very pretty town, isn't it? It looks terribly old. Have you any idea how old this town is?
#Person1#: Yes, it was founded in the thirteenth century.
#Person2#: Really? As old as that? Wow! Well, I'd better get going. Oh, I'm not sure if we're near the centre of town, because I've only just arrived.
#Person1#: Yes, this square out there is just about the centre.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. Thanks for your help. I'll go to... oh, sorry, I can't remember which hotel you suggested.
#Person1#: The Euro Hotel.
#Person2#: The Euro. Thanks a lot. Bye. | #Person2# is new here and asks #Person1# how to find a cheap hotel. #Person1# recommends the Euro Hotel, and #Person2# will wander round there to see. #Person2# asks #Person1# the banks' closing time and how old the town is. |
Mom: how was your math test?
Jim: ok, but i've forgotten to finish one task
Mom: i'm sure you'll pass! :) | Jim's math test went okay, but he forgot to finish one exercise. |
Howard: Look what I got today
Howard: <file_photo>
Lindy: Are these speakers?
Howard: Yep!
Howard: Black Friday haha
Andrew: How much were they?
Howard: 12 bucks
Lindy: Crazy | It's Black Friday and Howard bought speakers for 12 bucks. |
#Person1#: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave.
#Person2#: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea?
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus.
#Person2#: That's too bad.
#Person1#: Thank you for your hospitality.
#Person2#: Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: How about next time we meet at my place? And I'll treat you to Chinese food. I know how much you like it. We can order in and watch video too. Anything you like, I promise.
#Person2#: Great idea. I'm looking forward to it. See you then.
#Person1#: Well. I really do have to go.
#Person2#: Good night then.
#Person1#: See you tomorrow. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to stay a little longer, but #Person1# has to leave. #Person1# suggests meeting at #Person1#'s place next time. |
#Person1#: morning, Mr. Montgomery. I'Ve been sent over from purchasing to fill in for Clare Williams.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Nice to meet you. I thought they were going to leave me here on my own! How long have you been with the company?
#Person1#: Oh, about seven years. Time flies, you know!
#Person2#: Does it ever! Well, let's get started. If you could begin typing this letter now, I'll see what else needs to be done. | #Person1# has been sent over to fill in for Clare Williams. Mr. Montgomery asks #Person1# to type a letter. |
#Person1#: Everything seems to be OK, but how long do you want the place?
#Person2#: Six months.
#Person1#: Oh well, that might be a problem. I only sign one-year lease.
#Person2#: Well, one year would be fine, too. I'm not planning on leaving the area soon.
#Person1#: Well if it's not a problem, then here you go.
#Person2#: Just let me look at it quickly.
#Person1#: Of course.
#Person2#: It seems to be a standard lease.
#Person1#: Yeah, and don't worry about the security deposit. If everything's alright when you move out, you get it back.
#Person2#: Great, just sign and date it here.
#Person1#: Yes, thanks, you can move in tomorrow.
#Person2#: Wonderful! | #Person1# signs a one-year lease with #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2#'ll get the security deposit back if everything's alright. |
child: Hello family member. Can you help me get the small plate on the shelf please?
family member: ok I will only because I am feeling super blessed to have you
child: My mums told me you are my famiy member but what kind of family member are you?
family member: I am your half sister
child: Blessed to have a sister! What is your name?
family member: Triana
child: Nice to meet you. My name is Gomer.
family member: I love to cook so what would you like to eat today
child: I want some cheese and porriage mixed together!
family member: That is one of my specialty meal, I own a resturant in boston
child: Wow! You must be rich sister!
Summarize the dialogue | Triana is Gomer's half sister. She owns a restaurant in Boston. Gomer wants her to make cheese and porridge for him. |
the queen: Excuse me? I make decisions for this kingdom as well!
the king: Your role is but to provide me a heir. If you cannot do that then I will have you replaced
the queen: I don't think so, most of the decisions that have made this kingdom what it is today were mine, yours are usually garbage!
the king: Watch your tongue or I will have it removed
the queen: Get away from me, you monstrous man!
the king: Guards! Guards! Arrest this traitor
the queen: He attacked me first! He's trying to have me killed!
the king: Yes you will lose your head for your disobedience
the queen: I don't think so! The people know how important I am to this kingdom's wellbeing!
the king: The people do not matter you silly woman. They are but footstools on which nobility stands
Summarize the dialogue | the king is angry with the queen because she thinks she is more important than him. |
villagers: Aye and my stomach is empty. King, must I resort to trying to eat these cacti? The entire kingdom is starving.
king: The needles would need to be removed, but otherwise they are edible.
villagers: I shall get to it, then.
king: The juice is quite good for quenching ones thirst as well. It is unfortunate all the crops died this harvest, I have no idea what the farmers are doing anymore.
villagers: I said to meself just yesterday, I would luv me some pie, but is it ever to be?
king: One can only hope, something has to be done after all.
villagers: You are the king. Forgive me majesty, but you must do something
king: I have already sent word to a nearby mage to aid in this matter, but twas not I who caused the crops to die as such.
villagers: One can only hope this mage can help, your majesty. I don't know about magic.
king: Well I mean neither do I, but of course I am no mage.
Summarize the dialogue | villagers are starving and the king has sent word to a nearby mage to help them. |
#Person1#: Hi, Bob! How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine! How are you?
#Person1#: I'm fine too, thank you.
#Person2#: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets.
#Person1#: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening?
#Person2#: It will be held at the Music Hall.
#Person1#: What's on the program?
#Person2#: It's a piano recital. I'm fond of piano, you know. | Bob invites #Person1# to a piano concert this evening. |
priests: But at the same time...I wonder if we're on the right path?
clergy: Only the spirit can tell you if you are. Have you tried paying in our small church.
priests: What has the spirit been telling you?
clergy: That the way to salvation is to do his works. it is why I collect for the poor.
priests: What if we took all the money from the rich, and spruced up this place a little? It's kind of drab.
clergy: As you can see, I have already delivered to the poor.
priests: What is this?? I told you to save a few coins for me!
clergy: I have something for you, but it is the power of the Lord, my son.
priests: Ah well, I have plenty of that. But thanks. Nice bible, by the way.
clergy: It is only good if you read it and obey the teachings.
priests: I'm just getting a bit restless is all. What does God say to the idle man who wants more?
Summarize the dialogue | priests is getting restless and wants to change the church. The clergy collects money for the poor. |
soldier: It was a joke my fair patron. We wouldn't do that.
guest: Ahhhhh, glorious! I see... I am sorry, I am not always wise to the ins and outs of war and prisoners!
soldier: Let that be a blessing. As a solider I've seen my fair share of horrors.
guest: And your share of triumphs, I'm sure! The wealth that you have attained is unimaginable!
soldier: Sadly 97% of that goes to the King. I'm very proud of the land, but wish he was a bit more generous.
guest: That is true. I do hear that he is more than generous to his Queen and consorts, which is why he is not with you or the other landowners...
soldier: Well you know what they say. The rich get richer.
guest: Unfortunately it is true. If only we could make our own taxation laws, wouldn't that be marvelous!
soldier: The king would write it off as blasphemy. He wants his pockets to be as deep as possible.
Summarize the dialogue | soldier and guest are discussing the taxation system in England. |
bandit: I'll take this skeleton off your back, I believe in your idea, and would follow your lead. Also, I meant fool the guards, not foul.
thief: I understood what you meant, do you take me for a bar wench?! This is such a waste of my time. First I get caught by the slowest guards in all of the land, and now I'm stuck here with you.
bandit: Thanks. About the guards, maybe we could make an escape if we study there patterns. Example, make a break during their lunch break, or go after the weaker guard during their shift.
thief: It pains me to admit that is such a good idea.
bandit: Thank you. Let's implement the agenda as soon as possible.
thief: I think I here him coming now... Whatever plan you have, get ready to go with it. Honestly I'm not optimistic but anything is better than nothing at this point. I'm getting hungry and I have friends waiting for me to escape. They won't be waiting much longer though
Summarize the dialogue | thief and bandit are stuck in the prison. They are going to try to escape. |
#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?
#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.
#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl
#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that?
#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrnagement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their heirarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the heirarchy. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. |
#Person1#: Where are you going to play this weekend?
#Person2#: I have not given it much thought. Do you have any good suggestions?
#Person1#: I want to spend two days in the mountains with friends. The city is too noisy. Do you know Tangle Temple?
#Person2#: I have been there. It is in the middle of the mountains. It is not noisy there and you have to be a vegetarian.
#Person1#: Do you want to climb the mountain with us?
#Person2#: Does it have enough lodging?
#Person1#: No problem. The temple is quite large.
#Person2#: There are many ancient pine trees there. It is especially quiet at night. It is wonderful to listen to the monks chanting while listening to the soothing sound of the winds in the pine trees.
#Person1#: I'm getting a little excited now. What clothes should I wear?
#Person2#: Take some thick clothes with you. It is rather cold there at night. If you wear the T-shirt you're wearing now, you will become a'popsicle'.
#Person1#: Anything else I should bring?
#Person2#: If you like taking pictures, you may bring a camera with you.
#Person1#: Needless to say. | #Person1# is going to spend two days in the mountains with friends and invites #Person2# to climb with them. #Person2# is excited about it and asks #Person1# what to wear and what to bring. |
#Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.
#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.
#Person1#: 4. 5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?
#Person2#: You have to maintain a balance of $ 10, 000 in the account or the rate drops to 3 %.
#Person1#: All right. I'll open one of those.
#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I'll be with you in one second.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to open a Saver's Plus account with the interest rate of 4.5% and the requirement of 10000 deposits. |
bat: Well, so long as the ceiling doesn't fall down while I'm trying to sleep, I suppose.
rat: Ah yes cousin, sleeping upside down has its drawbacks. Have you ever considered doing it the sensible way?
bat: Is it sensible to lay on the ground where just *anyone* could attack you though?
rat: True .. there is a strange humming noise around here
bat: Ah, you hear it too? Thank goodness, I thought I was losing my hearing. Now *that* would be a difficulty for me. Has it gotten louder, though, do you think?
rat: It is loud enough that it is causing me irritation
bat: Are your paws strong enough to work that ax there? Perhaps we could cut down the wood there a bit to cave in just the back of it. It's making me a little nervous, now...
rat: I know not if my paws are strong enough but I am happy to try
bat: I'll try picking up this stone and piling it up to keep the ceiling from caving in on us.
Summarize the dialogue | Neither the bat nor the rat likes sleeping upside down. The rat is concerned about a humming noise. The bat will try to cut down the wood to stop the ceiling from caving in. |
#Person1#: How do you like skiing, Pat?
#Person2#: I love it. All my life I wanted to learn to ski. Finally I took lessons last year.
#Person1#: I suppose skiing is easy for you.
#Person2#: No, quite the opposite. I thought I'd never stop falling down. Then all of a sudden I started skiing much better.
#Person1#: I see. Do you ski often?
#Person2#: Every chance I get. On weekends I ski all day long. Sometimes I even ski at night.
#Person1#: That sounds great.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. The ski slopes are well lit. It's really nice to ski at night. Why don't you learn to ski?
#Person1#: Not on your life! I know I'd break my leg
#Person2#: Don't be so frightened. It's just a skill. | Pat loves skiing and skis every chance he gets. He thinks it's nice to ski at night. #Person1# is frightened to learn it. |
Freddie: where exacty is your house
Mark: where are you?
Freddie: near school
Mark: so turn left and cross the street
Freddie: okay
Mark: then turn right and the second house is mine
Freddie: painted yellow?
Mark: yup :) | Freddie needs exact directions to get to Mark's house. |
Daniel: You should try base jumping.
Kaylee: no way... I'm scared of heights.
Daniel: it's a pity, I've got tickets for chicken feed.
Kaylee: You've got to find someone else. | Daniel tries to talk Kaylee into trying base jumping, he's already got tickets, but Kaylee won't go with him, because she's afraid of heights. |
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about investment environment of your country?
#Person2#: Our country is a free trade nation. She was mainly agriculture and rather a backward country and now has developed into a modern highly industrialized state with an expanding economy. Parallel to this, her dependence upon foreign trade has increased. Increased output generates a greater need for raw materials, semi-finished products and capital goods. Thus, in many fields, our country is an important and growing market for exporters from other countries. But this doesn't mean that our country is an easy market, because of a liberal import policy and the high standard in our market is keen.
#Person1#: Well, what about price?
#Person2#: The price factor can be a useful instrument for exporters when trying to place their products in industrialized countries. Of course, marketing goods abroad is not only a question of price. There are also other important factors such as design, quality of goods, terms of sale, transport and insurance. | #Person2# describes the investment environment and the price of #Person2#'s country to #Person1#. |
Leanne: Soo, how did the test go?
Gill: I dunno... I'll pass I guess. But I was kinda hoping for something better. I mean, I've literally spent two weeks studying for this and I know for certain that I screwed up at least two questions.
Leanne: And how many questions were there in total?
Gill: 25
Leanne: Then two is not that big of a deal.
Gill: Yeah, I guess, but that's just the two that I know of. There's probably more.
Leanne: You worry too much about this. Who cares if your grade is not an A+?
Gill: Well, I care and I was hoping for an A, but that's kinda out of the question now.
Leanne: You get As like all the time, so a one-time B won't change much for you.
Gill: I guess... | Gill studied hard for the exam and she's disappointed she will not get an A. |
Donna: do you guys happen to have any spare blankets, duvets or winter clothes?
Audrey: hm, I'll go check, what do you need them for?
Tess: Is this for your volunteering thing?
Donna: yes, we're collecting things like this for the homeless, so they have it for thw winter.
Tess: I checked and I may have a winter jacket and a duvet I don't really use.
Audrey: Mike has 2 winter jackets and a ton of sweater he never uses. I'll ask if he can part with them.
Audrey: yep, he says you can have them.
Donna: Thank you guys, you're the best! When can I pick these things up?
Audrey: I'm free Saturday.
Tess: same here, but I'm going out like 7 PM
Donna: Can I make a round between your houses around 3-4 PM. I'll text you before I arrive.
Tess: Sure thing
Audrey: no probs | Donna is collecting things for winter for the homeless. Audrey is going to give Donna Mike's winter jackets and sweaters. Donna will collect things from Audrey and Tess on Saturday between 3-4 PM. |
although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.: I didn't really come here to ask anything, I really only did so because everyone else in the village does, and I would be ostracized if I abandoned the faith our our ancestors . . . which I never really believed in until now. Could you bless me I guess?
deity: I am happy to help you up hold your faith. After you pray tonight. In the morning you will be blessed with your what matters closest to your heart.
although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.: Oh, uh - usually I just leave this on the altar, but since you're here I might as well give it to you. It contains the ears of all the elves I have slain this past year. 43 ears in total, it was a good year.
Summarize the dialogue | deity will bless the villager with what matters closest to his heart. |
#Person1#: Thank you for lending me the book.
#Person2#: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow.
#Person1#: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones. | #Person2# lends a book to #Person1# and thinks reading this difficult book demands a dictionary. |
#Person1#: Dad, you keep talking about family in New Zealand. Who are they?
#Person2#: Well, that's your uncle Bill, his wife and two of their daughters.
#Person1#: Is uncle Bill your brother?
#Person2#: No, your uncle Jack is my brother, Bill is my brother-in-law, your mom's brother.
#Person1#: So his two daughters are my cousins?
#Person2#: That's right, Sarah and Jane are both your cousins although they are step-sisters.
#Person1#: What are step-sisters?
#Person2#: Sarah is your uncle Bill's older daughter. When she was young, Bill's first wife, Sarah's mom died. Three years later Bill married again.
#Person1#: So uncle Bill's wife is Jane's mother but not Sarah's mother. Right?
#Person2#: Yes. She is Sarah's step-mother.
#Person1#: And when are they coming to visit us?
#Person2#: They want to travel to Europe next year, and will visit us at the same Ae. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the relationships between their family and the uncle Bill's, who will visit them next year. |
#Person1#: Have you heard what Fred did last night?
#Person2#: No. Not yet. What happened to him?
#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight in the car with his girlfriend, while he got so mad at her that he drove his car straight into the front of a drug store.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely broken up. Actually I saw it just now as I walked by. It still parked inside the store next to the milk. There, some food all over the car. It's a terrible state.
#Person2#: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?
#Person1#: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Fred was drunk and had a fight with his girlfriend, and then he drove straight into a drug store. Fortunately, no one was injured. |
traveler: "Well, kid, you're right, it's late, but I'm here to take the ferrym and if I walk you home, I'll be easy pickings"
child: What should I do then, mister? I can barely see!
traveler: "Should have thought of that before you stayed out so late, eh?"
child: I'm givin' you the finger, mister.
traveler: "Ugh. Little street urchins! do you even have a home?"
child: I'm givin' ya two fingers! And I barely know what that means!
traveler: "See? And this is what we get for passing child labor laws."
child: I'm shakin' my little butt at you.
traveler: "Shoo, shoo! Find your way to a dark alley somewhere."
child: Pleeeeeaaaase take me home! I'm so, so scared! And you're so big and strong.
Summarize the dialogue | traveler is going to take the ferry and he's going to walk the child home. The child is scared and he wants the traveler to take him home. |
prisoner: Ehhhhh, fine. Maybe I'll just take a nap or somethin' instead.
warden: Now that sounds like a plan... a nap! Maybe we both can get something done. 2 birds with one stone. Now I want to be able to sleep for 20 minutes and you best be sleeping too! That's if you want out
prisoner: Hey warden....wanna tuck me in?
warden: You are one funny guy.... I'll tuck you in all right!
prisoner: Ah, hey! Knock it off! Whassamatter, can't take a joke! Geeze.
warden: How's this for a joke.... hahaha
prisoner: Warden, I think the reason you didn't wanna go drinkin' is.....you brought your own!
warden: Maybe I have. and give me back that wine!
prisoner: You're holdin' out on me man! And here I was gonna offer you a round at the tavern.
Summarize the dialogue | warden and prisoner are going to take a nap. |
#Person1#: Good morning. More Hotel. At your service.
#Person2#: good morning! I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for the next week?
#Person1#: All right. Single-room or double-room?
#Person2#: Double-room, please. It's for an American couple.
#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me check the bookings. Yes, we have double-rooms available. What kind of room would you like, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like a room with a nice view, please.
#Person1#: We have a nice garden-view room.
#Person2#: Good. I'll take that one. Is there a bar in your hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. And there is also a party going on each Saturday night in the bar till next morning.
#Person2#: Party all night? Hotel California? No kidding. Anyway, what's the room charge?
#Person1#: 888 Yuan per night. With breakfast. ' Northern Star ' buffet! What's there arriving time?
#Person2#: They turn up around 4p. m. next Monday, and they check out on next Sunday.
#Person1#: I see. May I have your name and phone number?
#Person2#: Yes. 6710121 3. Benjamin. | Benjamin books a double room with a nice garden-view for an American couple in #Person1#'s hotel which has an all-night party in the bar each Saturday. |
a nun: Of course, knight. I will follow behind you in case anything happens. I might be a nun, but I used to be trained in fighting.
knight: I wish more knights have your attitude, My Lady!
a nun: Oh sir knight, you're too kind! But we must focus on the matter at hand. Do you see anything of concern in the hut?
knight: Hmm. Nothing.. It is empty... Well maybe because I am tired and seeing things.. I'm just worried because we captured the general of our enemies and I think they will try to release him.
a nun: There is no shame in being on edge. That keeps your wits sharp, after all. Would you like your mace back, knight?
knight: Yes please. Thank you for holding it My Lady! what brings you here, if I may ask?
a nun: I came to tend to the flowers, but since they're all gone I suppose I'll have to replant them. But that's not so bad!
knight: I'll help you then. Flowers will bring great joy in dark times!
Summarize the dialogue | knight and a nun are looking for the general of the enemies. The hut is empty. The nun came to tend to the flowers. |
leader: What are you doing? Do I need to take you back to obedience school? A dog of your stature should not be acting out at such!
the king's dog: boss boss, you know I love you. Woff woff!
leader: Yes, I know this. Tell me why we keep a table here for the servants? Shouldn't they be eating in a seperate room.
the king's dog: You know better boss, woff woff. Should i design their spot with poop?
leader: Ha! No, no, now, We don't want to stink up this great hall!
the king's dog: ok woff woff
leader: Alright, don't tell the king I'm letting you play with the bone before dinner, ay?
the king's dog: ok boss woff woff, tell me what to do with that pesky bodyguard and he will be gone
leader: Run under their legs as they walk past! Makem trip !
the king's dog: Sweet!
Summarize the dialogue | The king's dog is acting out. The leader doesn't want him to act out. The dog is letting the leader play with the bone before dinner. |
#Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
#Person2#: Jack?
#Person1#: yes, the one with the R$D team. Is that a problem?
#Person2#: I will never go out with him anymore.
#Person1#: why did you say so?
#Person2#: last time when we had dinner at the Smith's, it was a horrible experience. He had no manners at all!
#Person1#: oh, really?
#Person2#: he made a lot of noises while eating. He talked with his mouth full and sipped loudly.
#Person1#: are you kidding me? How could he behave like that?
#Person2#: it is true. Everyone kept looking at him. It was so embarrassing as I was sitting right next to him.
#Person1#: what a shame! Didn't he realized that?
#Person2#: I have no idea. He seemed to enjoy the dinner very much.
#Person1#: maybe he should really something about eating etiquette.
#Person2#: oh, he really should. | #Person1# invites Betty to come out for dinner tonight. But Betty doesn't want to have dinner with Jack because he has bad eating manners. |
person: Dear King indeed...I'm a duke and he treats me like a peasant. I will not have a sleepless night if all goes well.
guard: Here they come, ready yourself!
person: I have everything prepared...remember we will not be able to speak until we are out of this Cavern...the wizards spell will effect us and the dogs as well...it will be a silent battle....we will ride quickly to the water and then away!
guard: Guards, please seize this man. He's been plotting a massive plunder of the king's treasure! Sir, I cannot betray my king, my honor must be preserved!
person: Wait...what...this wasn't part of the plan...how could you...Guards this guard has been plotting to overthrow the King and take his treasure...I am Duke SoinSo!!! You will take him into your custody and his dogs. They are trained to attack you. Be very careful!
Summarize the dialogue | Duke SoinSo is plotting to overthrow the King and take his treasure. Guards are trying to stop him. |
Kathy: Miss you! Let's set up a time to meet soon ♥️
Aleksandra: Kathy! Yes yes yes! Miss you lots. I'm really busy until the end of the month, but I will call you soon!
Kathy: Yes! Please do!
Aleksandra: ♥️ | Kathy and Aleksandra are going to meet, probably next month. |
Mona: my hands are so rough
Mona: i can't stand it
Jen: i have nice cream, i can bring you tomorrow
Mona: i have tried every cream in this country
Jen: and nothing?
Mona: nothing
Mona: and there comes winter and it will be worse
Jen: hmm, strange
Jen: how much water do you drink daily?
Mona: about 1 liter
Jen: it's not enough!
Mona: i know, but why are you asking?
Jen: your body needs water everywhere
Jen: so if you drink so little it cuts down water
Jen: skin goes first
Mona: really
Jen: yup, you need to drink more!
Jen: your body is just dehydrated
Mona: i will try
Jen: and go to the doctor if it doesn't help
Mona: ok, thank you | The skin on Mona's hands is very dry. No cream seems to be helping with it. Jen advises Mona to drink more water as her dry skin might be due to dehydration. |
child: My who? Ah i'm only kidding. I just came to play in the field.
bird: What kind of food are you eating? And are your parents not worried about where you are?
child: Idk what this is called, some kind of fruit. I took it from someone.
bird: What? You are eating something you do not know what it is?
child: Ya, I'm hungry! Like all oh the time.
bird: I guess we are in the same boat. I am hungry most of the time too!
child: Well, I tried to give you some food. You eat these flowers?
bird: No I eat bugs and worms
child: EW! Bugs, worms? Nasty
bird: Yes, what is nasty to you is a yum for me and what is a yum for you is nasty to me
child: Welp, I better be off to terrorize the village, nice talk little birdie!
bird: Don't do too much damage! Maybe you will return to see me again!
Summarize the dialogue | The child is eating some kind of fruit. The bird eats bugs and worms. The child is hungry all the time. The child is going to terrorize the village. |
Jenny: Guys, let's plan the trip here
Tom: ok, but I though we've decided most of the things
Jenny: only main points
Jenny: so we would go there for 3 weeks?
Tom: yes
Tom: to Barcelona (Mary really wants it) and things nearby, then to Madrid
Jenny: but that's 1 weeks, maybe 1,5
Jenny: the question is: should we go north or south afterwards
Peter: I would prefer the south - Sevilla, Grenada
Peter: And you have a real summer there
Mary: maybe too much?
Mary: I've heard so many amazing stories about Northern Spain
Mary: especially the Camino de Santiago
Jenny: yes, this is surly pretty cool, but I don't think we have enough time to do it in one trip
Peter: and it's walking, hiking, you need to have different preparation for that (shoes, backpack etc.)
Peter: we planned it as a chill-out holidays with beaches and nice cities
Mary: right, so it makes sense to come back to the coast after Madrid
Jenny: yep, I've heard costa tropical is nice, google it
Mary: seems quite nice, not so urbanised
Peter: ok, so from Madrid let's go to Sevilla or/and Granada and then to the coast!
Jenny: sounds like a perfect plan! | Jenny, Tom, Peter and Mary are going to Spain for 3 weeks. First they'll visit Barcelona and Madrid, then Sevilla and/or Granada. |
Deacon: Yo, my neighbor's hellion child?
Tessa: Yes?
Deacon: Just took a screwdriver and scratched all down the side of their car!
Tessa: Oh man!
Deacon: Yeah, he's a dead little shit now!
Tessa: Insurance?
Deacon: Probably but still a deductible, according to Fred.
Tessa: That kid will be paying with his allowance for years...
Deacon: They won't make him, he's spoiled as all hell.
Tessa: Brat.
Deacon: The worst kind.
Tessa: Must be fun living next door. Does he visit?
Deacon: Not anymore. I don't put up with his nonsense and he knows it.
Tessa: The only way to be around those kinds of kids.
Deacon: I know. My sister's kid is the same and hates me too.
Tessa: You aren't their doormat.
Deacon: No way.
Tessa: You doing anything later?
Deacon: Just watching a movie or something, probably pizza delivery. Wanna join me?
Tessa: Sure! Be there at 7 and will bring the pizza! What do you like/
Deacon: Anything but anchovies and green peppers.
Tessa: No prob. CU L8R. | Deacon's neighbour's Hellion child just scratched the side of their car with a screwdriver. Tessa will join Deacon watching a movie or something later, she'll be there around 7 and bring the pizza. |
Goldie: Merry Xmas guys!
Serena: To you!
Jane: I'm like a stuffed turkey! <file_photo>
Blake: HAHA <file_gif> I can relate!
Serena: On diet after another piece of cake?
Goldie: Not until the 1 Jan!
Jane: Right, we still have other week of binge eating!
Blake: Wanna meet up? All leftovers and a sleepover?
Serena: Great idea! | Jane and Blake are overeaten after Christmas. Blake proposed a meeting. |
Mary: Do you know where I can buy maple syrup?
Anna: Try this little shop on Bakery Street.
Mary: OK thanks
Anna: : * | Mary is looking for a shop where they sell maple syrup. |
Cynthia: will u bring a guitar 4 my party?
Dex: yes, sure
Cynthia: thank u so much :* | Dex will bring a guitar to Cynthia's party. |
worshipper: How are you? You look weary.
the weary traveler: yes I been on many a long journey I think I shall stay the night here
worshipper: Where are you traveling from?
the weary traveler: From the far lands of the east names which confuse even my tounge
worshipper: Why do you travel?
the weary traveler: I like to learn new things and teach others some old things hahaha
worshipper: Ah! I see. What brings you to the temple then?
the weary traveler: its a place to rest my tired feet and to learn more of the world
worshipper: Well, I welcome you to rest yourself here. Grab some water from the fountain if you wish.
the weary traveler: thank you do you come here often
worshipper: I do indeed. This is my home temple where I spend my days worshiping and fellow shipping with the people.
the weary traveler: That wonderful to hear let me not take you away from your worship
worshipper: You are not interfering with my worship! I love to chat with newcomers.
Summarize the dialogue | the weary traveler is from the far lands of the east. He is staying at the temple for the night to rest his tired feet and to learn more about the world. The worshipper is a regular at the temple and loves to chat with newcomers. |
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