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residents of the cottage: Good, good! So you have been here at least one day. We know that much. I'm thinking you might be the ghost of a body recently buried here. ghost: What do you know of this body? Do you think my memory will ever return? residents of the cottage: Perhaps this caretaker knows something of the body. Maybe you could ask him after he replaces this cross. ghost: Well, I'm not all that curious, since he may not even be me. Or am I a she? Maybe my soul was stolen, and that is why I have no memory? residents of the cottage: Well, it's never too late to start again! You can be whomever you want. Who would you like to be? ghost: Can I be you? You're the only person I know. I could . . . take over your body. You wouldn't mind would you? I don't think it would hurt . . . you I mean. residents of the cottage: I really don't think this is a wise idea. I'm actually a very boring person. Summarize the dialogue
ghost has been here at least one day. He has no memory. He might be the ghost of a body recently buried here. He will ask the caretaker about the body after he replaces the cross.
Alexander: Can i borrow someone’s pass today? Are you going today, Owen ? Owen: I didnt get it yet Alex Summer: you can use mine! Alexander: No problem, I got Summer’s
Summer will borrow her pass to Alexander on Alexander's request. Owen haven't got his own one yet.
#Person1#: You're at the Royal Dance School, aren't you? #Person2#: Yes, that's right. I'm in the second year class. We're all 12 years old. #Person1#: How many pupils are there at the dance school? #Person2#: About 120 boys and girls from 11 to 16 years old. #Person1#: What do you learn? #Person2#: English language, French, math, music and art. #Person1#: But when do you learn to dance? #Person2#: We have a dance class everyday for one hour. #Person1#: When does your dance class begin? #Person2#: At 10:30 in the morning. We get up at 7 o'clock and have breakfast at 7:30. There are 2 school lessons before the dance class. School starts at 8:30.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s at the Royal Dance School and tells #Person1# about the school schedule.
#Person1#: Stanley, there is a Mr. Miller on the phone who wants to talk to you. #Person2#: I'm busy at the moment. Can you ask him to hold? Tell him I'll talk with him in a few seconds. #Person1#: Sure, he's on Line 2. #Person2#: Thanks, Jane.
Stanley tells Jane to ask Mr. Miller to hold because he's busy.
Brenda: hi, how you holding up? Paulina: I'm doing very well actually Brenda: ve heard about your diet Paulina: Claire told oyu? Brenda: yup Brenda: so, any resultst so far? Paulina: yeah.. no Paulina: I mean, I feel better Paulina: but I didnt lose a pound Brenda: muscles weighmore Paulina: I dont know if its muscles Paulina: I don't exercise really Brenda: 😨 Brenda: so its just diet? Paulina: yaeh Paulina: three weeks already, no results Brenda: poor babeh Paulina: 😭 Brenda: good luck with the diet, and move around a bit more! Paulina: I think I'd have to Paulina: bye xx Brenda: bye x
Paulina has been dieting for three weeks with no results. Brenda advises her to exercise more.
#Person1#: For me, now an important question to buy an Accord is the time when I can get this car. I need a new car rather soon. #Person2#: Well, I can say that the new models will be here in August. If you order one now, we will have it for you in August. #Person1#: That's good enough, I think. What colors does the new Accord come in? #Person2#: We have this new model in red, white, black, or silver. These are the standard colors. Of course you could specially order from various other colors too. #Person1#: My brother has last year's Accord. And his car is a kind of soft purple color mixed with silver. I really like that color. I wonder if I can get that color on my Accord. #Person2#: I know the color you mean. Is this it, sir? #Person1#: Yes, I think that's it. Can I get that on the Accord? #Person2#: Yes, you can. That color is very popular with Honda buyers. So we've kept it available. #Person1#: Well, I think I want to order the new Accord then. It looks like an excellent car. #Person2#: You have made a good choice, sir. I drive an Accord myself. They are very solidly built machines, very reliable. #Person1#: Yes, I know. I think Honda is the most reliable car on the road. I would never change to anything else. The Honda I have now almost never has service problems. It runs smooth as silk. #Person2#: Alright, sir. I will get the paperwork ready for you. Just a moment.
#Person1# wants to buy a new Accord in soft purple color and #Person2# thinks #Person1# makes a good choice because Accord is a solidly built machine. #Person2# helps #Person1# make an order.
#Person1#: Well, I am a regular member of this club. #Person2#: Do you have to pay to join? #Person1#: Yes, membership fees vary depending on the club but usually they run into tens of thousands of dollars. #Person2#: Wow, that much? Don't they have any public courses? #Person1#: Very few, unfortunately. #Person2#: How was your game today? #Person1#: Extremely good. I shot a 78, including 5 birdies! #Person2#: Congratulations! What's your normal handicap? #Person1#: Ten. How did your game go? #Person2#: My drives were terrible today. I kept slicing the ball into the roughs and sand traps. #Person1#: Maybe you can correct it by going to a driving range before you play again.
#Person1# introduces the membership of the golf club to #Person2#. #Person1# and #Person2# share the results of golf games with each other.
guard: You speak wisely, my liege. The Night's Watch may shape your son into a man worthy of your throne. king: Aye! Perhaps a fortnight at The Wall would serve him good! Mind you, we're might as like to find the lad holed up in Mole's Town with a bit of tart, rather than hard at training as he should be. guard: I've heard tell that the tarts in Mole's Town are unparalleled. I wouldn't entirely blame the lad if he found himself hiding there. king: HAHA! Speak ye truth there, my good friend! Say you, I feel a plan begins to form in my mind. What say you of sending my daughter to the Free Cities? Mayhaps an education with the faceless men could appeal to my wayward daughter? Cleansing a few corpses might learn the lass some humility. Summarize the dialogue
king wants to send his son to the Night's Watch to shape him into a man worthy of his throne.
Sam: Timmy load the dishwasher please Timmy: but dad it's Monica's turn!!!! Sam: no it isn't why are you lying? Timmy: that's not fair!!!!!!!!!!!!
Timmy has to load the dishwasher although he does not want to.
#Person1#: Where did you get assigned to go this time around? #Person2#: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you? #Person1#: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change. #Person2#: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a trade with you next time around. #Person1#: If you really want to learn, remind me when you get back from your business trip. #Person2#: You're on. #Person1#: When do you leave? #Person2#: I'm scheduled to fly out on the tenth.
#Person1# and #Person2# shares where they got assigned to go. #Person2# asks #Person1# to teach #Person2# Cantonese, and #Person1# agrees.
#Person1#: Hello. #Person2#: Is this Mrs. Howard Snow? #Person1#: Yes, it's this. What time is it? You woke me up. #Person2#: Listen to me, Mrs. Snow. It's about your daughter. #Person1#: My daughter? Lucy? What's the matter is she? #Person2#: She's alright. We've got her, Mrs. Snow. Do you understand? #Person1#: You've got her? What do you mean? What do you want to tell me? What is this? A joke? #Person2#: A joke? No, Mrs. Snow. It isn't a joke. #Person1#: I don't understand. #Person2#: Do you understand this? We kidnapped her yesterday. And now we want $1,000,000 for her. #Person1#: What? You what? #Person2#: Yeah, I think you're listening now. There's a plane from New York to London at 11:00 o'clock this evening. Get on that plane. Get on it. #Person1#: And then, what then? #Person2#: There's a hotel in London called Park Hotel. I think you know it. Stay there and wait. #Person1#: Wait? Wait for what? #Person2#: My next phone call at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow evening. That's all for now. #Person1#: Wait! Stop! Who are you? What's your name? Hello? Hello?
#Person1# calls Mrs. Snow to tell her that her daughter has been kidnapped and demands a ransom. #Person1# also gives Mrs. Snow some instructions.
Alexa: Can i come to your home with Ethan? Hunter: I thought He has already told you that you are invited Alexa: He did but I thought I should make it confirm Hunter: Yeah you are invited, what makes you think we will not invite you ? :) Alexa: I thought its a party just for boys Hunter: Whole class is invited, you can also come Alexa: Yeah I will glad to come Hunter: Would you be bringing your younger brother along? Alexa: Maybe Hunter: Please can you confirm things so i can make arrangements Alexa: He might also come because my parents has to go somewhere and I cant leave him alone at house Hunter: Ok we would be glad to have him around Alexa: Thank you for being kind Hunter: Pleasure is all mine Alexa: Should I bring your note books along? Hunter: Yeah! If you dont have problem with that Alexa: Why would I have a problem with that? :/ Hunter: I thought you might need it Alexa: No I dont
Alexa is going to Hunter's party. The whole class is invited. She may bring her younger brother along. She is also going to return Hunter's notebooks to him.
wife: Good morning. How about some fresh water and hay? horse: Whinning wife: I missed you too. I was only gone while you slept. horse: Neigh wife: After I am done with all my duties here and in the home would you like to go for a stroll by the lake? horse: neigh wife: Would you like to help sweep this floor? hahaha horse: wife: Well, It was worth a try. Hahaha! horse: wife: Well, lets see... I need to care for you and the other animals, clean the house, pick the veggies and prepare dinner for my husband then we will ride for an few hours and come home. horse: wife: I wish we could go out now but the husband would be very upset with me if he comes home and nothing was done. horse: Summarize the dialogue
horse and his wife are going for a walk by the lake after the wife is done with her duties.
Lara: What book are you reading these days? Legend: I am reading "The black streets" Lara: I have already read it Lara: Should i tell what happens at the end? Legend: No please dont :/ Lara: Haha why :p Legend: Please dont ruin the suspense
Legend is reading "The black streets" these days. Lara's already read it. Legend doesn't want Lara to tell him what happens at the end.
mischievous teenager: Gosh, you're for real? I need some tonic for these burns. Don't ask. adventurer: But I must ask. Why do you have these burns? mischievous teenager: Well it happened like this, see? I shot a fire arrow into the nunnery yesterday. It wasn't my day, cuz it was windy, and it sorta got outta hand. adventurer: HA! You sound like you tend to get into some troubles ay? mischievous teenager: Yeah, but this time I really need help! I gotta ask out Mary Margaret next week or else Horace will. adventurer: Ah well I shall help you then! What was it you said you needed? mischievous teenager: Tonic, for burns, sir. Thank you so much! adventurer: Could you hold this for me while I wander into the pharmacy? mischievous teenager: You better hold onto that. I wouldn't trust me. adventurer: Ah you are quite right. Summarize the dialogue
mischievous teenager shot a fire arrow into the nunnery yesterday. He needs tonic for burns. He will hold the bottle for the adventurer while he goes to the pharmacy.
person: Hello, jester. Have you come to entertain us? jesters: Do you like my hat? person: Yes, it's so bizarre! Summarize the dialogue
Jesters have come to entertain people. They are wearing funny hats.
#Person1#: I can't believe Mr. Fro didn't buy it. Who does that guy think he is anyway? Bill Gates? #Person2#: He had a lot of nerve telling us our ads sucked. He was not satisfied with them. #Person1#: Time to order. Barista, today I want a skinny triple latte. #Person2#: When did you start worrying about your weight? #Person1#: I'm not. I just don't feel like drinking whole milk today. Why? Do you think I'm fat? #Person2#: No, Jessie, chill out!
Jessie can't believe Mr. Fro wasn't satisfied with their ad ideas. Jessie wants to order a skinny triple latte and Barista doesn't think Jessie is fat.
Victor: Hello sir. Vincent: Hello Victor. Victor: Good morning sir. Victor: I applied for a vacant sit in your company Vincent: What's your name? Victor: My name is Victor Vincent: What's your father's name? Victor: Dr. Noel. Vincent: Your father is a doctor? but you chose to be an engineer. Why? Victor: It's because I have no aptitude for medical profession. Vincent: Don't you want to serve the suffering humanity? Victor: Humanity is suffering in all aspects sir. So I have an equal opportunity to serve the suffering in my field. Vincent: I can see you graduated in 2010. What have you been doing since then? Victor: I'm looking for some proper job, sir. Vincent: What do you mean by proper job? Victor: A job where I could have an opportunity to exploit my abilities but not where the employer will exploit me. Vincent: Why didn't you join a Government department? Victor: The first thing is that Government has limited jobs to offer because of the world wide economic recession. The second thing is that in the Government departments both the idle and the ideal are treated in the same manner. The idle ones have no fear to be deprived of their jobs while the ideal have no hope for any rapid progress. Vincent: Victor your CV shows that you have been a very bright student throughout your academic career. You have won many distinctions and have visited a number of countries. If you think you can't make any progress in Pakistan why don't you try your luck in another country, let's say in America or England. Victor: I didn't say that I can't make any progress in Pakistan. I am determined to stay in Pakistan and I strive hard to prove my worth. But sir I need a proper platform from where I can start my journey. And I think your company can provide me one as you appreciate qualification and not recommendation. Vincent: OK Victor I think you are the man we are looking for. Please, keep in touch. We will inform you within a week. Good luck. Victor: Thank you very much, sir.
Victor applied for a position of an engineer in a company in Pakistan.
#Person1#: Hi, this is Gordon. I am not in the office at the moment. You have reached Gordon's voicemail if you are calling for an appointment press 1. If you were calling from IBM press 2. If you are making a personal call press 3. #Person2#: I need an appointment so I'll press number one. #Person1#: you have chosen number one, an appointment. #Person2#: That is correct. #Person1#: Welcome to the appointment section. If you want an appointment this week press 1. If you want an appointment after this week press 2. #Person2#: I need an appointment this week so I will press 1. #Person1#: You have chosen an appointment for this week. After the beep please leave a message including your name and contact information. Press the key 0 when you are finished. #Person2#: Hello, I am Betty Kelly. I need an appointment to talk with you about the media contract. Call me at 410-555-1212 and it will be convenient to answer the call between 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning. Thanks for your time.
Belly Kelly calls Gordon to book an appointment to talk with Gordon about the media contract. Gordon's voicemail answers her and guides her to book the appointment.
ox: I bet they wouldn't. You are such a good master! villager: Well, no need to rush ourselves, we have all day. Those flowers smell wonderful don't they? ox: They do. Should you pick some for your wife? villager: What a good idea ox! Do you have someone you would like to give a flower to as well? ox: I don't. Perhaps I will meet a good female ox one day. Do you know any? villager: Well, farmer Pennyworth has a few cows that could use a companion. Do any of those interest you? ox: I really like his cow Wendy. She sure is pretty! villager: Well, how about I arrange for you two to share a field? I doubt Old Pennyworth would say no to a handsome ox like yourself spending time with Wendy! ox: You are so very good to me, Sir. Thank you. villager: Anything for my favourite ox! You are a wonderful companion. Summarize the dialogue
ox and villager are going to pick some flowers. ox likes farmer Pennyworth's cow Wendy. villager will try to arrange for ox and Wendy to share a field.
spider: hello there dear spirit spirits: Hello Spider spider: what brings you to this mine spirits: I am light on your feet as you can imagine so I get around! spider: I see well this is pretty much home for me spirits: What do you like about it? spider: Constant source of food and water mainly and I don't get bothered to much, so what is the most interesting place you have visited spirits: The King's Castle! spider: Really never been there , what is that place like spirits: Very opulent, more of a palace than a castle - although well defended for mortals! spider: I imagine so, since thats the main purpose of a castle, don't think I would do to wellthere spirits: There are places you might like. Such as the kitchen pantry? spider: maybe, but I find I do better in nice dark places Summarize the dialogue
Spider lives in the mine. Spider likes the constant source of food and water. Spider has never been to the King's castle. Spider finds the kitchen pantry interesting.
#Person1#: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted? #Person2#: Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the office was like a funeral parlor or something . And then I was afraid people would look at me as a traitor for filling in his spot when the management asked me to. . . #Person1#: Did they mutiny? #Person2#: Thankful, no. I guess everyone understands the opportunity I had to step into a leadership role is so great for my career. I'm really moving up the ladder now that I'm considered a supervisor. Aafter a couple weeks, it was like nothing happened. #Person1#: It is a really good chance for you to get more exposure at work. supervisors get to take the credit for all the hard work of the people under them. #Person2#: Yeah, and they also take the blame, that's what happened to my old boss. . .
#Person2# feels very awkward taking the place of #Person2#'s old boss after he was demoted. #Person1# thinks this is a good chance for #Person2#'s career.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hammer. Jack Ross here. I'm calling to confirm our appointment on Monday at ten o'clock in your office. #Person2#: Yes. Everything's all set. #Person1#: I'd like to bring Mr. Huang and Ms. Sun with me. #Person2#: We're supposed to be meeting alone. #Person1#: I know, but I think they may add something valuable to the discussion. #Person2#: Fine. But no one else, OK? #Person1#: Yes, Mr. Hammer.
Jack Ross calls Mr. Hammer to confirm their appointment and asks for his permission to bring Mr. Huang and Ms. Sun.
the lady of the house coming to greet you: Here it is pretty wet out there. Take this. family: Thank you, that is very thoughtful. the lady of the house coming to greet you: It is sunny now. thank God that weather passed. Now where did you guys come from? family: We traveled from Cecilly through the woods and around the lake. the lady of the house coming to greet you: You must be so tired. Here sit down while i turn the fan on. family: I am. perchance do you have a bite to eat? the lady of the house coming to greet you: Yes of course, here you are. family: Ahh that feels so much better. Wet hats are so unpleasant. the lady of the house coming to greet you: I'll take those. What brings you to this area? family: I am here looking for a suitor for my daughter. the lady of the house coming to greet you: Oh i see, have you heard good things of this area or do you know someone here? family: There was no one suitable in our village so we came here to look. Summarize the dialogue
The family came from Cecilly through the woods and around the lake. The lady of the house is going to turn the fan on and offer them a bite to eat. The family is looking for a suitor for their daughter.
Isis: How much that task has been completed Omari: Still 20% to go Isis: k
There is still 20% of the task left to complete.
Sophie: When r u going to Poanań? Murphy: On Tuesday. Sophie: And you're coming back the same day? Murphy: Yes, in the afternoon, but I don't know the exact hour.
Murphy is going to Poanań on Tuesday and coming back on the same day in the afternoon.
Josh: I’m back. Had to change buses. Trish: So where was the concert? Josh: U know the club “Devil’s den”? Trish: Heard of it. Never been there. Josh: Well, on weekends they have concerts and on weekdays… oh, I probably shouldn’t say… Trish: C’mon! Don’t leave me hanging! Josh: Well, let’s say it’s a place to meet for a particular breed of ppl. Trish: Particular breed of ppl? What do u mean? Josh: Ppl who like to hit other ppl. Trish: Oh, got it. And they’re open about it? Josh: Yeah, very much. Trish: But u didn’t get beaten up or anything? Josh: Nah! Too tough 4 it! Trish: LOL Josh: What? Trish: U? Tough? Josh: U don’t believe me? Trish: Not a bit :P Josh: Lemme prove it to u! Last week I saved a cat! Trish: My hero! What happened? Josh: Do u have to ask? Trish: Sure, ‘cause the parts you’re choosing to omit are always the best bits ;) Josh: Well, the cat was just on the street… Trish: And? Josh: And that’s it! Trish: Hahahaha! Josh: I knew u’d laugh! Trish: Sry! Just hilarious. It’s so qt u try! Josh: Thanks.
Josh was at the concert in the "Devil's den" club. He saved a cat on the street last week.
rat: You are of Satan snakes: This hot town is perfect for us snakes. I think I'll make a meal of you rat. Although I did have another rat a few hours ago. I think I can make room rat: You don't need to eat me, there are much fatter rats out and about, you would much rather have one of them snakes: Actually I want chicken. Not too many chickens around here though. rat: I could go for some chicken eggs, your right, they don't have many around here. snakes: Plenty of tumbleweeds though. Why don't you come closer rat? rat: You think I am that stupid, I don't cuddle up to snakes snakes: Maybe I could help us find some chickens. Come give your new snake friend a hug. Just because everyone else looks down on snakes doesn't mean you should too. rat: I know better than to trust a lying snake snakes: Pity. Guess I'll come to you. rat: I have big teeth snake you won't get me Summarize the dialogue
snakes wants to eat rats, but rat has bigger teeth.
Greg: Hey guys! I've been thinking about starting my own photography business. Love to hear your views? Bob: Get your portfolio sorted first. David: product photography is getting more popular Greg: i'm looking at starting out doing events, gigs, weddings. Beth: you could ask friends who are getting married to let you take some pictures Greg: I've got one booking already for friend's little girl 1st birthday party ;) Bob: you also need a brand name and logo, business cards and website Greg: my website is currently in development Marisa: you definitely need a business plan if you're thinking about your own business Bob: do you have to buy any equipment? Greg: i have most of it and just need to buy a few things that won't cost a fortune Bob: good luck with your business!
Greg is starting his own photography business. He wants to take photos during various events. His website is almost ready and he has almost all the equipment he needs. Bob, David, Beth and Marisa offer him various pieces of advice.
angel: Begone I don't want to see your kind demon: Do you have a mother, angel? If so, I'm going to visit her tonight! Don't worry, she'll learn to love me!!! angel: You shall never meet you fiend demon: Shall I bring this along with me for my special visit with your mom? Think she likes hot wax? angel: You are horrible I will take that demon: No, mine. angel: You are not wanted why come here demon: Because I have my own prayers to make. The Dark Lord can always use some support. angel: He is essence of evil why would you worship that demon: As if your God isn't just as evil. At least my master is honest about his intentions. angel: He is purely Good no such thing compares to him demon: Well, we'll have to agree to disagree. See you around. Thanks for the feather, by the way, I'll be using it to tickle your mother tomorrow night. angel: Burn you!!` Summarize the dialogue
demon wants to meet angel's mother. He will bring her a feather.
MikeRoss: cant sleep, i'm nervous Rachael: relax mike, you got this. MikeRoss: what if i mess up Rachael: it might be the biggest case in your life, but you've done your homework MikeRoss: the opposing attorney has a very good record also Rachael: he doesnt stand a chance MikeRoss: thanks Rachael: thats you mike, go kick some ass tomorrow MikeRoss: cool, i'm just preping myself with the case files Rachael: the court and the jury will be pleased with you MikeRoss: thanks Rachael: we will do a pro bono together after this case MikeRoss: yeah, its always fun working with you Rachael: ok, you need your sleep, nyt nyt MikeRoss: nyt nyt rachael
MikeRoss cannot sleep prior to the case tomorrow. Rachel shows him her support.
#Person1#: OK Mark, it's your turn to ring the doorbell. I did it last time. #Person2#: I hate going door to door, and I hate asking for money. #Person1#: But we need to raise enough money for the school fundraiser so that our class can win the pizza party! You do want to have a pizza party, don't you? #Person2#: Yes, but. . . #Person1#: Just go already! #Person2#: No one's coming. #Person1#: Try again. #Person2#: Maybe there's no one home. #Person1#: Of course there's someone home! There are two cars in the driveway and I see lights on in the house! Hello! Anybody home? We would like to know if you want to sponsor us in our school fundraiser. Fifty percent of the profits go towards the new school playground! #Person2#: I don't know why anyone would want what's in this catalog anyway. It's just a bunch of tacky Christmas ornaments, Cd's of old people singing Christmas songs, and special crackers and cheeses and boxes of chocolates. #Person1#: You don't like chocolates? #Person2#: Not this kind. They've got weird names like ganache and praline. #Person1#: Look! I just saw someone walking around inside! These people are being very rude! Finally, someone's coming! #Person2#: They don't look too happy. #Person1#: Hi, sir. Would you like to sponsor us or make a donation to... ? #Person3#: What grade are you kids in? #Person1#: Grade seven. #Person3#: Then for goodness sake, don't you see this sign? Can't you read? #Person1#: No soliciting.
#Person1# and Mark are going door to door to raise money for the school fundraiser. They come to a house but nobody seems to be at home. They talk about Chrismas ornaments, then a man opens the door and tells them he allows no soliciting.
#Person1#: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us? #Person2#: But the semester just started? Why the rush? #Person1#: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again. #Person2#: How often do you meet? #Person1#: We plan to get together once a week. #Person2#: What days, do you know? #Person1#: We were talking about Wednesday evenings at the library, from seven to eight. #Person2#: Okay, count me in.
#Person1# invites #Person2# to join a study group for finals. #Person2# agrees.
Amelia: Can you bring my charger along when you would come to school tomorrow? Christian: I wont be coming tomorrow Amelia: Then please ask your elder brother to deliver it to my house. I need it urgently
Christian can't bring Amelia's charger to school tomorrow as he won't be coming. Amelia needs it urgently, so she wants Christian's brother to deliver it to her house.
#Person1#: How could we advertise our celebrations to mark the centenary of the founding of the university? #Person2#: I'm sure we could get one or two tv companies to come in. Perhaps the president could invite them and do an interview. #Person1#: That's a good idea. We could put up some posters in and around the campus with a list of events. It would be quite cheap to do on the campus. #Person2#: It will be expensive to do outside the campus. Perhaps we could arrange for some sponsorship. #Person1#: We could contact alumni who work for large, well-know companies. They might be able to arrange cheap advertising in exchange for some free tickets. #Person2#: Good thinking! We should also print some leaflets for students to distribute. #Person1#: We should put some information about it on the home page of our university website. When people visit the website, they'll see the information. #Person2#: We could take out some advertisements to local newspapers. I checked the prices and they are reasonable. #Person1#: Ok. Let's get to work on our advertising campaign.
#Person1# and #Person2# talk about advertising a celebration of the centenary of the university. They want to invite TV companies, put up posters, arrange for sponsorship, and use university websites and local newspapers to advertise.
Barbara: oh my God, they've just called from that place where I applied for a job Barbara: I thought they never would, it's been 2 months Russell: wow that's great! Barbara: I guess, but now I don't know what to do, ahh... I was thinking about changing my career already Barbara: now I'm conflicted Russell: you'll be fine! if you don't like it, you can always quit later. don't worry!
Barbara has just got a call from the place where she applied for a job two months ago.
Mia: I'm so excited about Spice Girls reunion!!! Sarah: i know! i feel like i was 11 again. Beth: i wish Victoria would join them Sarah: i know! it's a shame! :( Mia: would love to see 5 of them but i'm glad they are finally gonna do it with or without her Sarah: she was my idol! yours? Mia: Mel C! I thought she was the most talented! Beth: Geri! she seemed so rebellious to me when i was younger! haha! Mia: i'm gonna buy tickets to their live show when they are available. Who's with me? Beth: totally! Sarah: i'm in! Girl power! haha!
Mia, Sarah and Beth are excited about Spice Girls reunion and want buy tickets to their live show.
person: well i will share some of this dog food if you will share some secrets... worms: I'm going to cook this up. Have a seat...I've got a relly good one. person: thank you. my dog and I travel the world but I'm afraid we don't socialize outside of each other worms: He's seems like a pretty great dog, other than this one minor transgression. person: ha ha ha ... yes... aside from that she is the most loyal dog. I would not be here without her senses and intuition worms: So here's one of the biggest secrets I've heard in a while - the king's brother was talking with a guard... person: yes... yes... go on? worms: He was saying that he should be the rightful king. He was plotting with the guard... person: Here i sit in an abandoned shack and a prince still beliefs he is entitled to more! worms: They were plotting to kill the king and take over the entire kingdom! Summarize the dialogue
worms will share his secrets with the person.
servant: hi soldier: Hello, servant: How are you soldier soldier: I am good, i am happy i have been selected as one of the knights servant: I live under the house in a cozy little room and I have lots to eat. soldier: Can i have some food please? servant: What will you like to eat? soldier: I would love to eat fish servant: Very well. Let me go prepare it! soldier: Thank you servant servant: You should take your bathe first. soldier: Yah sure, will get back for the fish later servant: Ok then. There is a fancy soap close to the bath. soldier: Thanks, will use it Summarize the dialogue
soldier wants to eat fish. He will take a bath first.
Jay: Where are you guys staying? Martha: Radisson, you? Peter: Hilton Peter: Should we meet in the lobby? 8.30? Martha: Sure Jay: We're staying at Radisson as well, meet you there
Jay and Martha are staying at Radisson, Peter's at Hilton. They'll meet in the lobby at 8:30.
god: Worship me. waitress: I am at your service. god: What brings you to the Council of the Twelve? waitress: I wanted to see this place for myself. god: You can't just enter the Council. You must be priest. waitress: I'm sorry, I was never told. god: Well I suppose I can forgive that then. I am here alone with much on my mind today. waitress: I may be a waitress at the tavern, however I'm great at listening. god: Great danger awaits this kingdom waitress: Oh. Is there something I am able to do? god: Actually maybe there is. You see I need to send a message. waitress: Yes. I can deliver a message for you if you desire. god: Okay this is a bit complicated so be ready to listen closely. Summarize the dialogue
waitress wants to see the Council of the Twelve for herself. She can't enter the Council without being a priest. She's a waitress at the tavern. God needs to send a message. She can deliver it.
church mouse: I've heard your sermons while I nestle in the walls, Father. You always put others before yourself. I'm honoured to know such a humble being. priest: You observant one! I have a hymnbook if you'd like to sing along at mass, You'd be most welcome church mouse: I'll get comfortable here...as long as you're sure I won't be attacked? priest: Honestly, I cant speak for the others. I trust you're agile enough to dodge any swats? church mouse: I'm fast on my feet! priest: I wonder where these came from, perhaps I could set this up in the corner for you, if you burrow in perhaps you can remain unseen? church mouse: Okay, okay. I understand. We can chat but we can't be friends. I get it. priest: Have you seen the thread count in these? These have come from some kind of palace, you're definitely a friend of mine. Summarize the dialogue
church mouse has heard the priest's sermons while nestling in the walls. He is honoured to know such a humble being. The priest invites the mouse to sing along at mass.
soldier: You think YOU have it bad? Imagine putting your life on the line day after day, for a pittance peasant: How about stale bread? How much of that have you eaten lately? soldier: Ah, to have stale bread! All I have each morning is a handful of weevily meal! peasant: What about needing to pull water from a well! You do that?? soldier: Ah, to have water from a well! I drink the stale from the horse's trough peasant: My back aches! soldier: Ah, to have a back! peasant: You missing knees too?? soldier: No no I have very fine knees .. very fine indeed. What a wonderful view you have up here, I may say! peasant: Thinking about jumping off. soldier: Can I have your wagon if you do? peasant: Yes, just promise to take care of my wife and children. soldier: Well that's a lot to ask. Keep the wagon! Summarize the dialogue
soldier and peasant are complaining about their work. Soldier complains about stale bread and water. Peasant complains about back ache. Soldier wants peasant to take care of his family.
spirit: I was told I'll end up in heaven. I was a pretty good person. I just had one minor incident, but nothing too serious. It was more of a misunderstanding than anything. owl: I'm very hungry have you seen any mice scurry by spirit: No, but I'd love to help you look for some. I'm incredibly bored. Not eating or sleeping leaves a lot of free time. owl: Well if you find me some, maybe we can race after I have a snack. I eat other creatures too spirit: Yeah, I've got 23 days and nothing to do. I'll help you catch whatever you want. Mice, squirrels, chipmunks...you name it. owl: I like mice the most spirit: Then we'll go looking for mice. Do we set out traps to catch them? owl: No I just need to find one and I can catch it with my razor sharp feet. Summarize the dialogue
spirit is bored and wants to help owl catch mice. Owl likes mice the most.
#Person1#: Dad, when will you finish your cooking? #Person2#: Several minutes. #Person1#: So what should I do now? #Person2#: Then, pass me a bowl for the soup. #Person1#: Where's the bowl gone? #Person2#: Look for it yourself, please! Kinda busy here, Daniel! #Person1#: Dad? #Person2#: Check the drawer. #Person1#: OK, got it, but its shape is so strange. I don't like it. #Person2#: Can it hold soup? #Person1#: Maybe. #Person2#: It smells sweet. Mom and May are gonna love it. Get them for dinner, Daniel! #Person1#: Mommy, dinner, please!
Daniel helps #Person2#, his Dad, to prepare for the dinner by passing #Person2# the bowl for the soup.
insects: Hello a lazy snake: Hello insects: Why I you here? You know i am poisonous right? Summarize the dialogue
A lazy snake is chasing insects.
Nora: who tf left a drity pan in the kitchen?? Mireya: not me... Nora: pls don't do that if you know you're leaving for the weekend. it's the second time i'm washing someone else's dirty pan Nick: so sorry, I totally forgot about it. you know how it is with pans heheh Nora: i repeat, it's not the first time Nick: I am really sorry. Won't happen again Nora: I hope so...
Nick left a dirty pan in the kitchen so Nora is washing it again. Nick promises it won't happen again.
#Person1#: This is Carolyn Dianne. We're not in at the moment, Please leave your message and telephone number, we'll get back to you as soon as possible. #Person2#: Hi, Carol. This is David. There is no class tomorrow afternoon. The class is going to see a film at Western Wood Theater. Please meet us in the front of the theater at 4:30. Or Max and I can pick you up at 4. Call me at 781-4893 before noon. After that at 781-9067 and leave a message. I'm in a lecture in the afternoon. Bye.
Carol leaves a message to tell Carolyn Dianne the new meeting location and time.
Lena: Guy, have you studied for the EU law exam? Kim: I've been doing it for the last week Jeff: me too, horrible Lena: I don't understand something Tom: ? Lena: why are Malta and Luxembourg members of the EU, but the other European microstates are not? Kim: hmm, a good question... Jeff: maybe because they are even smaller? It costs a lot to be a member Tom: They are all in some kind of unions with their bigger neighbours, which are (apart from Switzerland and Liechtenstein) members of the EU and even the Schengen Area Kim: right, makes sense Kim: but I read today that San Marino kept a referendum about joining the EU at some point Kim: and they even voted "YES" Tom: really? so what happened? Kim: the turnout was too low, so the result was invalid Lena: so I really don't understand why they are not members Jeff: but they are in the EU anyway, just not officially Lena: exactly, very strange Tom: I found the answer! In 2012 the European Commission published a report about it Tom: And they wrote: ""the EU institutions are currently not adapted to the accession of such small-sized countries". It's from wikipedia Kim: great! thanks!
Lena, Kim, Jeff and Tom are studying for the EU law exam. Malta and Luxembourg are members of the EU. Other microstates are not. San Marino kept the referendum about joining the EU, but the result was invalid. European Commission declared the EU is not adapted to the accession of microstates.
a curious boy: Is that a rat? rat: *Squeek* *Munch* a curious boy: Hey, that's mine! rat: *munch, munch, munch* a curious boy: Stop that, that's my lunch! rat: But I'm hungry, uh, err, I mean *squeek*? a curious boy: Uh did you just talk or am I just really tired? rat: No, I didn't speak, oh drat, I meant *squeek*, ah, never mind, yes, I can speak a curious boy: Well... how is that possible? rat: Books, School, and, um, the curse that was placed on me! a curious boy: A curse? What kind of curse? rat: The evil Witch Queen of Abatha was mad at me for spilling some soup on her. a curious boy: I've never heard of any of that! What was the curse though? Summarize the dialogue
Rat is hungry and he's eating the boy's lunch. The rat can speak because he was cursed by the Witch Queen of Abatha.
#Person1#: Did you go to the basketball game on Friday? #Person2#: No, I couldn't make it. #Person1#: You missed a really good game. #Person2#: Oh, really? Who won? #Person1#: Our school did. They played really well. #Person2#: Too bad I was busy. I really wanted to go. #Person1#: Yeah, you should have. It was really exciting. #Person2#: So what was the score? #Person1#: The score was 101-98. #Person2#: Man, that was a really close game. #Person1#: That's what made it so great. #Person2#: I'll make sure and make it to the next one.
#Person1# tells #Person2# about the basketball game on Friday. #Person2# feels sorry that #Person2# didn't go.
the queen: Welcome. You may pass the night at the royal guest house traveler: I am wondering if you are able to supply me with an armed guard on my way to the next city. the queen: You havent introduced yourself! Are you a royalty? traveler: no your grace. I am merely a merchant traveling to the capital. the other merchants and I are very worried about all the bandits looking to rob us on the way. the queen: What will I get in return? traveler: I have spices for trade. please accept my offer I don't have much. the queen: very well the. You have the service of the royal guards. traveler: Thank you queen. your hospitality is well known throughout the land! the queen: You are welcome traveler: this place sure is exquisite! tell me. may I borrow a suit of armor? the queen: That is exclusively for my warriors, you cant touch any of those. traveler: I apologize I hope I wasn't out of line your grace. Summarize the dialogue
the queen will supply the traveler with an armed guard on his way to the next city.
#Person1#: Excuse me, my watch stopped running, and I am not sure what's wrong with it. #Person2#: Well, let me look at it. Hmm, it seems that it just needs a new battery. #Person1#: Oh, that's really. I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch. #Person2#: How much is a new battery? It's 6.99, and we not only change a battery but also guarantee it for a year. And if you have the watch cleaned here, we can guarantee it for an additional three months. #Person1#: That sounds like a good deal. I'll get my battery here. When will it be ready? #Person2#: Usually I can do it right away but now I'm repairing lots of watches and I am way behind. Can you leave your watch here until 5 PM? #Person1#: Okey, see you then.
#Person2# checks #Person1#'s watch and thinks it needs a new battery. #Person2# can offer a guarantee if #Person1# buys a new battery here. #Person1# agrees.
sentry: Well, sometimes when people come to the gate, I rough them up a little and coins fall from their pockets. emperor: An entrepreneur, then? Perhaps I could find use for a man of your skills as a tax collector. sentry: I picked up this trinket yesterday from a lost tourist. Do you like it? emperor: Too crass for my taste, but perhaps for a commoner such as you it is fitting, *hmph*. I feel an emperor's trappings should be fitting of his station, such as this jewel I wear. How long have you been a guard here? sentry: Seven years this June. And there is no finer job than protecting you,Sir. Serving you is my only desire...aside from my jewelry, of course. emperor: You could afford far better trinkets if you were to join my tax collection force. The Scarboro Quarter has been particularly... reticent to pay recently. Summarize the dialogue
sentry has been a guard for 7 years and he collects coins from tourists. He wants to join the tax collection force.
#Person1#: Is it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe? #Person2#: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you? #Person1#: Do you mind if I sit down? #Person2#: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you? #Person1#: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could put in for a transfer? #Person2#: Yes, but why should you want to do that? #Person1#: Do you mind if I speak frankly? #Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead. #Person1#: Well, you see. I don't like the office. I don't like the staff and I'm afraid you and I don't get on. So may I put in for a transfer? #Person2#: Yes. I'd delighted if you did.
#Person1# wants to put in for a transfer and asks Mr. Sutcliffe's permission to leave the department. #Person1# explains the reasons, and Mr. Sutcliffe agrees.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else? #Person2#: No, I'm stuffed. The check, please. #Person1#: Here you are, sir. I hope you enjoyed your dinner. #Person2#: Yes, we did. Do I pay you or the cashier? #Person1#: Pay me, please. #Person2#: Here you are. #Person1#: Thank you. The change, sir.
#Person2# directly pays #Person1# rather than the cashier.
Hefin David AM: But it will be presented to you as a submission from this committee no doubt Let us look at some admissions offers instead then You do concede that there is inconsistency with how admissions offers are made with regard to the skills challenge certificate How would you suggest that that is addressed ?
Andrew Clark thought the inconsistency reflected the different ways that universities treat the skill challenge certificates and the baccalaureate, whose prime focus was individual ability. He added that the universities' attitudes had changed significantly since there was a graded qualification, for even those who did not make the baccalaureate part of their offer considered it a valuable sign that young people were prepared to go to university.
child: Hello how are you. families: Hello there son, how are you? child: I was wondering if I could play with your son? families: Sure, we are fishing if you'd like to join us. child: Thank you you are nice. families: Are you from around here? Where is your family? child: They are nearby but they let me go roam around here. families: You must bring them by sometime so I can meet them, this is Carl, what is your name? child: I am Jimmy nice to meet you. families: Hello there Jimmy, I am Owen. We live in the cottage just over that hill. child: You have such a nice family you must be happy. families: I am, i have been blessed. What do your parents do? child: They are the owners of the general store. Summarize the dialogue
Jimmy wants to play with Carl and Owen. He lives nearby and his family let him roam around.
an assistant: It's the best thing you'll ever do. I know it was for me. groom: That is so incredibly sweet. What is your wife's name? Where did you meet? an assistant: Matilde, she's the daughter of the blacksmith that I'm an apprentice to. groom: Do you have children? an assistant: Not yet, not until I've completed my first wolf hunt. That's why I'm up here, trying to work through the nerves. groom: Wolf hunt? I don't know anything about it. Is it a requirement? an assistant: It's a tradition among my people, to prove my manhood. I've never killed before, but people say I'm strong enough. groom: I see. Maybe this will be of some use to you. Please take it with you. an assistant: Thank you, this is a fine sword! When I've finished my blacksmith apprenticeship, I'll make you an even better one! groom: That's very kind of you! Thanks. This is a picture of me and my Sarah. Summarize the dialogue
an assistant is getting married. He is nervous about his first wolf hunt. He will make a sword for the groom.
spider: Well whatever you say. Is there something i can help you with. king: Well you can cut that out and leave here before I force you out! spider: So you will live down here just to make sure I dont come back. Ha that is funny. king: I shall not live here, I shall just make you leave once and for all! spider: I know of all the nooks and crannies of this place. I could live here the rest of my day without you even knowing I was here. king: Not if I force you out first, same with that damn thief that is with you! spider: King, please there is no need to be violent. I just want to live in peace. Where are me and my children supposed to go. king: If you are to live in here, you are to know I still own it and that you should be grateful! spider: I am grateful your highness. lease dont attack me again. Is there anything I can do for you for your good charity. king: Get this thief out of here with my assistance and I shall consider us even? Summarize the dialogue
king wants spider to leave his place. Spider wants to live in peace. Spider will get the thief out of here with the king's help.
#Person1#: Mom! #Person2#: What are you doing? #Person1#: I'm playing with my new jump rope! Watch this! #Person2#: You are sick, young lady. Get back in bed! I called you in sick today, so you're going to lie down and fight that flu! #Person1#: But I feel better. #Person2#: Then maybe you should go to school. If you're feeling so much better, you'll ace that English test, right? #Person1#: OK. I get it. I'm getting back into bed. . .
#Person1# is playing with a jump rope but #Person2# asks #Person1# to get in bed because #Person1# is sick.
#Person1#: What can I do for you? #Person2#: I am coming to inquire about the information of the company. When was this company established? #Person1#: Well, this company can be dated back to 1893, so it has a hundred years of history. #Person2#: Really? That is amazing.
#Person2# tells #Person1# the company was established in 1893.
priest: Bless you spider, and may the Spider God be pleased. spider: Hello priest. What brings you to the ritual room? priest: To pray to your Benefactor, the One of Many Webs. spider: And did you bring us a sacrifice? Or offerings? priest: A copy of the heretics' text. spider: How do they follow such rubbish?! priest: And the icon of their nailed god. spider: HAHA! Traped in a wooden web by his own kind! priest: I am now ready to begin if you are, your spidery eminence. spider: Did you bring the ceremonial robes? priest: Yes, I wore them to escape detection. I hope this ritual will help the needy of this town. spider: Then let us begin. priest: Thank you holy one. Summarize the dialogue
priest and spider are going to pray to the Spider God. They will offer a sacrifice and an icon of a nailed god.
#Person1#: Don ' t you agree that all the thieves should be punished by cutting off their fingers? #Person2#: I ' m afraid many people would turn thumbs down on it. #Person1#: Don ' t you think in that case, there wouldn ' t be so much stealing? #Person2#: Definitely. But I think it is too fierce.
#Person1# wants to punish thieves by cutting off their fingers but #Person2# thinks it is too fierce.
a visitor: Hello sir. I have stock from my farm that I'm looking to trade. Are you interested? temple guard: What are you looking for? a visitor: Gold would be sufficient. temple guard: Let me inspect your stock. a visitor: Sure thing. I have eggs, goat's milk, and cheese. temple guard: I'll trade you 5 gold coins. a visitor: I can offer you 3 eggs, half pound of cheese, and a liter of milk for that amount of gold. temple guard: There you go! Have a great day. a visitor: Thank you, sir! Please enjoy. temple guard: Come back again in a week. a visitor: I will! Or if you would like to visit my farm, I live just up the rive. I sail down here on my raft to trade twice a week. It's a lovely town. temple guard: I must never leave. My job is to protect the king. We only take trades by delivery. a visitor: Oh, that must be quite boring, never being able to travel anywhere. Summarize the dialogue
temple guard is looking to trade gold for eggs, goat's milk and cheese from a visitor's farm.
#Person1#: May I help you? #Person2#: I need to copy some pages in my book. #Person1#: The copier is right over there, in the corner. #Person2#: Do I need to pay to use it? #Person1#: You have to pay to use the copier. #Person2#: How much do you charge? #Person1#: You need to pay ten cents for every copy. #Person2#: Is there a maximum number of copies I can make? #Person1#: You can make as many copies as you want. #Person2#: I'm going to need you to show me how to use the machine. #Person1#: There are instructions posted on the copier. #Person2#: Thank you for your help.
#Person1# tells #Person2# how to use the copier and how it charges.
Pam: Hey I lost my phone so if you need something message me here Dot: Oh now how?? Pam: I went shopping and when I was paying I must have left my phone on the counter Dot: Did you come back to check if they found it? Pam: I talked to every single store I visited and nothing :( Dot: It was an iphone right? Pam: Yeah, I've only had it for half a year Dot: But there's an option where you can display something on the screen Pam: How? Dot: You have to log into your apple account and there is an instruction Pam: Cool!! I have to check it out Dot: You could promise a reward and post someone's phone number Pam: I'll do that!! Thanks!! Dot: I hope you find it :*
Pam has probably left her phone when she was shopping. Dot suggests there is a way to get it back.
king: You are here because of your involvement with this witch young princess: But My king... I can swear to the gods of our ancestors that I don't know her. There's must be a mistake here! king: We will see young princess... This is the sceptre of truth and who ever holds this sceptre cannot lie. No you must take it and hold it until i tell you otherwise!!! young princess: Please my king... Please don't do it to me. Sometimes knowing the truth won't benefit the person at all... king: But how can I trust you if you do not accept this sceptre? You must it is the only way!! I demand it!!! young princess: There! Just to please your heart! king: We will wait and see what the sceptre of truth reveals Summarize the dialogue
young princess is here because of her involvement with the witch. She is going to hold the sceptre of truth to find out the truth.
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but you have to put your bags here before entering the market. #Person2#: Oh. I am sorry. I was busy looking for some whisky. Can you tell me the exactly place where I can find any? #Person1#: Yes, it's on the third floor.
#Person1# asks #Person2# to put his bags there.
townperson: I suggest a servant, like my humble self. Or my fine young unemployed nephew. He's close by. We all are. king: That could work. Come by the Castle tomorrow and maybe we can figure something out. townperson: oh my, look at me. I'm so fine.haha. My family won't know me. I need to get my ointment from the apothecary though. I'd not want you to get the rash. king: Rash?! Why did you not say so before? I should see myself out.. townperson: No, no Sire, it's nothing, only a mere itch, please don't leave! king: No I must leave immediately. I have.. work to do! townperson: But your bottles, the apothecary hasn't finished your order. Shall I bring them to the palace tomorrow? I'm sorry Sire. I mean no offence. king: Ugh, no there's no need! You must take care of your... condition first. Summarize the dialogue
king wants to find a servant for him. townperson will bring the apothecary's order tomorrow.
a visitor: Here, let me show you! I started through the Forest of the Kings, hitchhiked around Theomir's Mountain, sailed along the Coast de Emerald, and now I'm here! steward: Why, I was named after the Coast de Emerald! a visitor: Were you now?! I'll have to mention you then! What IS your name? steward: Emerald. I know it's an unusual name for a Steward.... but being a female steward is unusual as well. And what, if I may be so bold as to ask, is your name? a visitor: Well, I was born Regulus dePonce, but that sounds a tad stuffy so I write under the pen name of Stone Wolf. steward: A much better pen name indeed! I must say, it is rare you meet someone as literate as thee in this "Land of Turkey"! a visitor: It is a distinguishing trait I do not take lightly. I do feel fortunate to be able to read and write...and tell stories! Summarize the dialogue
a visitor has arrived at the Emerald Steward's home. The steward was named after the Coast de Emerald. The visitor was born Regulus dePonce and writes under the pen name Stone Wolf.
crow: * kaw kaw * I hope I don't scare you, me being here. I don't mean too. This is where I live with my group. * kaw kaw * mourner: I understand. you dont scare me a bit crow: * kaw kaw * I am glad. So who are you mourner* kaw kaw * mourner: I used to live peacefully with my mother...until she died of sickness crow: * kaw kaw * I'm sorry. I feel the aura of sadness here but also eerieness. The fog doesn't help * kaw kaw * mourner: I feel really sad crow: * kaw kaw * tell me about your mother * kaw kaw * mourner: she was the best. She provided all I need crow: * kaw kaw * as do my group for me. They are so important to me. What is this corroded vessel ?* kaw kaw * Summarize the dialogue
crow lives with his group in the forest. mourner used to live peacefully with his mother, until she died of sickness. crow feels sad and eerie.
#Person1#: Excuse me. Who is the person responsible for handling complaints here? I would like to make a few complaints. #Person2#: I am the manager here. You can complain to me. How may I help you? #Person1#: Here is the thing. I was woke up by strange noises of the telephone several times last night. Even I unplugged it, it wouldn't stop beeping. I am also not satisfied with the housekeeping service in my room. So I want to change to a cleaner and quieter room. #Person2#: I apologize for everything disturbing you. We will give another room to you right now. Please wait a moment.
#Person1# complains about the room. #Person2# apologizes and agrees to change to a cleaner and quieter room for #Person1#.
Skyler: <file_photo> Devante: tx Skyler: is it legible enough? Devante: yeah it's fine Devante: thanks
Skyler sends the photo to Devante.
#Person1#: Was that the telephone ringing? #Person2#: I didn't hear anything. #Person1#: I thought I heard it ring 2 or 3 times. #Person2#: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear the neighbor's phone. #Person1#: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it.
#Person1# heard the telephone ringing while #Person1# didn't.
#Person1#: Oh. . . I am really worried about the exam. I have no idea what will be on it. #Person2#: Why? Just read your notes. You can see what the professor stressed in the lectures. Probably the exam will ask about things he stressed. #Person1#: Yes, but my notes are all nonsense. I can't figure out what is important. #Person2#: Let me see them. Are these all the notes you have? #Person1#: Yes. #Person2#: But Laurie, how can you do well in school if you don't take more notes? #Person1#: What do you mean? You think I don't write enough. #Person2#: I'm sure you don't write enough. Look at this. Here you wrote, Russian Revolution. 1917. Bolsheviks. Real revolution, or coup? And that's all? I remember he lectured for a half hour about that question. And you didn't write any of it! #Person1#: I know, but I listened. #Person2#: Yes, but did you remember? You need good notes to help you remember. #Person1#: I suppose you're right. But what can I do? I don't know what to write down. #Person2#: There are different things you can do. For one, the university offers a special free course on note-taking. You should go to the course. Also, I am pretty good at taking notes. I can help you on this exam. I will photocopy all my notes, and you can compare them to your notes. Then maybe you will see what kinds of things to write down. #Person1#: That would really help me, Sue. I appreciate it. All this makes me feel like an idiot. #Person2#: Don't feel that way. I know you are very smart. Note - taking is a special skill. All students need to learn it. Some people are very smart, but they just haven't learned how to take notes yet. I'm lucky because I had a good English teacher in high school. She taught me how to take good notes. It's not hard. #Person1#: Alright. University and high school seem very different to me. I suppose I just need to learn how to manage lecture classes. Then I will do better.
Laurie is worried about the exam because she didn't write enough notes. #Person2# thinks that there are two ways to help her. One is to go to a special free course on note-taking of the university, and the other is to photocopy all #Person2#'s notes and learn from them.
god: Hello, mere villager. villager: Hello my Lord, is this my calling? god: It is, I will grant you your requests and wishes. You have been chosen for your loyalty to me. villager: What am I allowed to wish for? god: Your greatest hopes, dreams, and aspirations. villager: Well... there is one thing I've been wanting. god: Let me know what it is, I can make it come true... villager: Do you know if the forest behind my home village? god: I know everything my friend. villager: Well, it is full of magical creatures but it is too dangerous to explore, I want to be able to go in there! god: I will grant you with a suit of armour, and many potions to keep harm away. villager: But what about for attack? god: If you would like, I could give you a magical bow and arrow to attack those creatures... Summarize the dialogue
god will grant the villager his wishes.
#Person1#: Yes. Can I help you? #Person2#: Yes. You see, I've bought this personal stereo at your shop 3 days ago. And I'm afraid it hasn't really matched up to what I was told about. #Person1#: I see, what exactly is the matter? #Person2#: Well, first of all, there is this large scratch across the front of it. #Person1#: But you should have noticed that when you bought it. #Person2#: But it was in the box and all sealed up. #Person1#: Well. I'm sorry, but it really is your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them. How are we to know that it wasn't you who made the scratch? #Person2#: But that's ridiculous. But anyway, it's not the most important thing. I really am not happy about this other thing. #Person1#: And what is that? #Person2#: Look. It says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people. #Person1#: Yes, that's right. #Person2#: But people can hear it, and it's really embarrassing on the bus and underground. #Person1#: Well, I'm sorry, but it must be the way you are wearing the headphones. #Person2#: Look. I know how to put earphones in my ears. Thank you very much. But what I want to know is, what you are going to do about it at all? #Person1#: Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model, if you really aren't happy with it. #Person2#: No, I certainly am not. #Person1#: Well, if I could just have the receipt. #Person2#: Oh yes. Well, there is a slight problem about the receipt.
#Person2# tells #Person1# there are problems with #Person2#'s personal stereo bought from #Person1#'s store, but #Person1# thinks it was #Person2#'s responsibility to check it. Finally #Person1# agrees to exchange it.
gods: I don't fear you! Your abilities are nil here! demon: What exactly do you hope to accomplish here? If I fall, another will take my place. gods: Perhaps- but I will fight forever for my world and the people that love me! demon: The dominion of Satan is inevitable. The apocalypse will come sooner than later. gods: I believe in the power of Good over evil. We will always prevail! demon: A shame the same can't be said for the millions of lives we've already slaughtered on the Dark Lord's behalf. gods: As long as I save one life in the name of good it will be worth it! demon: Why do you defend these mortals? They are a bunch of sinners and infidels! gods: They are everything to me! Everything I do is for their salvation! demon: They are but playthings to me. I love watching them squirm and suffer. gods: You are pure, unadulterated evil. Take your foul ways and go elsewhere! Summarize the dialogue
gods is fighting demons for the world and its people.
#Person1#: Where is John? I can't find him anywhere. #Person2#: Haven't you heard that he is in prison? #Person1#: What? Beg your pardon. #Person2#: John is in prison now. He was copped outstealing. #Person1#: I just cann't believe my ears!
#Person1# is surprised #Person2# says John is in prison.
boatswain: haha what a nice thought that is, well lets get to work shall we' mate: Aye, aye, the old heave ho --eh there... did you see that? I thought I saw sommat in the mist there... boatswain: i dunna what was it you reckon? mate: What the-- Saints preserve us! It... I saw it. A tentacle that looked a mile long... and... t-teeth the size of... tell me you saw that! boatswain: oh sweet lord in the sky it be the kraken mate: All hands on deck! Man the cannons! Good Lord, I just had a fearsome thought... have ye seen the captain? Capt'n?! boatswain: oh gods above where be the captn Summarize the dialogue
mate saw a tentacle in the mist. The kraken is coming. The captain is missing.
vulture: You're not very funny snakes: Fine then, I will not share this delicious carcass with you. It looks quite appetizing. vulture: Nope, mine snakes: I can play this game all day. It would be a shame if I accidentally bit you instead of the carcass. vulture: I'll bury you in the mud snakes: I was born in the mud. I love the mud. The more mud the better. vulture: We shall see snakes: I'd rather feed this carcass to the ants than see you get any of it. Go back to playing with your mud pies. vulture: I will kill the ants then snakes: You're a vulture, you don't kill anything. You just sit around waiting for things to die. The ants are laughing at you. vulture: Whatever snakes: Be kinder to my insect friends. They have every right to eat that carcass without you bothering them. Summarize the dialogue
vulture and snakes are playing a game. Snakes won't share the carcass with vulture.
#Person1#: Television is undoubtedly a great invention, but one of the main criticisms of it is that people just aren't selective enough. Lesley, got a television. how do you pick out the sorts ofprogrammes you want to watch? #Person2#: I try and look at the programmes that are on to decide which particular ones interest me, rather than you turning it on a seven o'clock and you leaving it on until half-past eleven when the programmes finish. #Person1#: Do you think of television though as a great time-waster? #Person2#: Un. . . I think it can be a time-waster and it depends on how particular people are about what they want to see. . . Mm, it can just be a sort total amusement for someone and totally consuming without reallyconsidering what it is they're watching. #Person1#: Aha, but how do you prevent it coming into your life and taking oversour evenings and at the same time perhaps get. . . get out of thetelevision some of the sort of best things. . . best programmes that. . . that undoubtedly are on television? #Person2#: Well, I suppose one of the problems is. . . will depend on what a person's life style is, and that if he has other outside interests which are equally important to him as television, he will then, you know, hmm. be more careful about which programme she wants to watch because he has time which he wants to use for other things. #Person1#: Do you think though that. . . that in. . . in a sense television skilled people's own er. . . sort of, creativity or their ability entertain themselves because if they're bored all they do is justturn on the television? #Person2#: Yes, I think that is a danger, and I think that. . in fact is what mishappening to a lot of people who use it as their. . . their main. . . um field of amusement and. . . because they don't have other outside interests and even when people come round they'll leave the television and not be, you know, particularly interested in talking to them, you Know the television will be the main thing in the room.
Lesley looks at the programmes that interest Lesley. Lesley believes that television can be a time-waster. Lesley also supposes that if a person has other outside interests, he will be more careful about television programmes. Lesley thinks that televisions threaten people's ability to entertain themselves.
servant: Oh no! Where are they coming from? The rats? peasant: No, just me. I've had them for years. I've started to name some of the bigger ones. servant: Are they diseased?! I do not want to catch a plague. peasant: Not really. They'll give you boils under your armpits and make your teeth fall out, but not bad aside from that. servant: Boils?! It sounds like a plague to me... peasant: Really? They don't seem to harm me none. Explode into pus sometimes, but I usually just was it off in the public drinking fountain. servant: You should be exiled! peasant: Well, likely so. Trouble is, no one wants to touch me to arrest me. servant: Exile yourself then! peasant: Naw, I like it. Maybe you should exile yourself? Or maybe I should just cough on you. servant: Go away! peasant: Ouch! You burst another one of my boils and it exploded all over you! Summarize the dialogue
peasant has boils all over his body. He washes them off in the public drinking fountain. He has been having them for years. He has started to name some of the bigger ones.
fish: What are you doing my friend the frog? frog: I'm hungry, looking for flies. fish: Can I help you? frog: Depends, do you have any rotten meat? fish: I do not but I think I can get some! frog: See that cougar over ther? he just killed a traveler and soon the flies will be all over it. I can taste them already fish: What if the cougar comes over here? frog: Then we'll have to talk him out of eating us. fish: I hope we can do so. frog: We'll drown him in the swamp, we'll tell him he can walk on the lilypads and he'll sink fish: And then we can get more flies!! frog: We'll have a feast! fish: Let us trick him over here! Summarize the dialogue
frog and fish are hungry. Fish will get some rotten meat for frog. They will trick the cougar to drown him in the swamp.
fishermen: Yes, my catch has been good although sales have been slow. priests: And what do you do with the fish that you don't sell? fishermen: I put some on the alter to thank the Gods for my catch. I give the rest to the widows in town. priests: Ah, a great charity. At least in your line of work you won't go hungry. Thank you for your offering. fishermen: Well the lord has blessed me. It does look like it will storm today. priests: Yes, I think so. Tell me, have you come here for an exorcism? fishermen: An exorcism? Because I don't like storms. No, I lost my father in a storm. He was also a fisherman. priests: Is it that which brings you to my altar today? fishermen: I only wish for prayers for safety in the storms. priests: Well let us eat some of your catch and then we will pray together for your safety today. fishermen: Here is the knife and some more fish. Prayer will help soothe my souls if not the water. Summarize the dialogue
Fishermen have a good catch. He gives some of the fish to the widows in town and puts some on the altar to thank the gods for his catch. He lost his father in a storm. He wants prayers for safety in the storms.
#Person1#: What happened to your brother? #Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl. #Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him. #Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do. #Person1#: Have you talked to him? #Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen.
#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother has gone ape over a girl.
#Person1#: You've packed so many clothes Ben. #Person2#: Well, it is a business trip, and the weather will be different everywhere I go. #Person1#: I suppose on Sunday you'll travel in your jeans. #Person2#: Yes, that on Monday I'm going to meet the company boss, so will need my suit then, I can't wear jeans. #Person1#: What is happening on Tuesday? #Person2#: I'm visiting a factory in the south so I've packed these gray trousers, they are light and I won't need a jacket. It'll be 35 degrees. #Person1#: Oh then you're in the mountains on Wednesday. #Person2#: Yes, a jacket will be warm enough. I've got my coat for that day. #Person1#: Are you taking a sweater as well? #Person2#: There was an room in the suitcase. On Thursday I'll be by the sea where we spent our honeymoon. So I'm taking my swim shorts. #Person1#: And what about Friday? #Person2#: I'm having lunch with some colleagues. I'll wear that blue shirt you bought me. Look here it is, under the suit. #Person1#: Oh good.
Ben is packing clothes for a business trip and tells #Person1# what he is going to wear for each day.
Bella: Will you be home tonight? Clara: Wanna pop in? Bella: I'd love to. But first have to see how dad's doing. Clara: I won't be back before 7 though. Am at the gym. Bella: No pro. Is 7:30 ok then? Clara: Why don't we go and have a drink? It's Friday evening after all. Eh? Bella: In actual fact I want to have a talk with you. I sort of need your advice. Clara: Something happened?! Bella: Not yet. I mean it's nothing dramatic. Just need to talk to you. Clara: What about? Bella: Myself I would say. Clara: I've guessed so much! Very well. Come anytime after 7:30 and I'll fix us a snack. Beer? Wine? Bella: Oh dear... I'd appreciate a snack but let me bring the wine. Clara: OK CU. Clara: But you'll have to park somewhere along the road as my drive's taken by my camper at the moment. Bella: No pro.
Bella wants to talk with Clara and she will come to her place after 7:30.
Jo: Hi Tabs, you ok, girl ? Tabitha: Hey babes! I was just thinking of you! How's the wedding planning coming on? Jo: Well, I've got 8 weeks left, can't wait for it to be over so I can relax! Tabitha: How are the numbers? Everyone replied? Jo: No, that's one of the issues, still 20 or so not replied/ unsure! Can't plan the seating etc yet, annoying! 😠 Tabitha: They surely should reply in the New Year, may have to chase them up, do people do that? Jo: I don't know! I'm such a newbie to all this! Course, Finn is really laid back about it all! Tabitha: That's men for you! How about the hen weekend, what's planned, did you decide? Jo: Yeah, more or less, my sister thought about Paris for 2 nights, love the idea! Tabitha: Sounds great, but isn't it expensive? Jo: Well, if I can book 10 of us, then it's only £300 each, not too bad, but the hotel is out of the way a bit, sis can navigate, though. Tabitha: Well, she did live there for a while, didn't she, that's useful! I think I could scrape together 300 and it does sound lovely, we getting there on Eurostar? Jo: Yep! I hope to finalise the details in the next week and I'll bring you up to speed then. Tabitha: Is your Mum going? Jo: Yes, she loves a good time, and my Auntie Jan is coming too, she is ace! Hope the oldies don't cramp our style, though! Tabitha: Well, we can't go totally nuts in Paris, I bet they already think of us as rowdy English drunks! Jo: Bugger! Hadn't thought of that! Maybe time for a rethink, I'll get back to you, love, bye! Tabitha: See you!😗
Jo is getting married in 8 weeks. Some of the guest haven't confirmed, so she can't plan the seating. Jo's sister plans hen weekend in Paris. Tabitha could go. Jo's mum and aunt go there as well.
Liz: Hon? Mike: I'm here. What's up? Liz: How's the project going? Mike: We're getting there I guess. Liz: What do you mean? Mike: I think it should be over next week. Liz: Ahead of time then? Mike: It seems. Unless something comes up next week. Liz: Hope not. Mike: You never know. But most likely i'm back home on Friday. Liz: You know I miss you. Mike: Me too. Any plans for the weekend? Liz: Meeting Kris tomorrow Mike: Shopping? Liz: Don't know. she has some problems with her new boy Mike: Again? Liz: you know my sis Mike: I know, no wonder she never got married Liz: Anyway, she's coming over for coffee and we'll see what to do Mike: So I guess we'll talk in the afternoon? Liz: I'll call you when we finish Mike: Great. have fun Liz: Thanks. Luv ya. Mike: <file_gif> Liz: sweet :)
Mike should finish his project next week. He probably will be home on Friday. Liz will meet her sister Kris for a coffee tomorrow. Kris has problems with her new boy.
Ian: Are you going to school today? Ann: Yes, Ann: Why do you ask? Ian: I have an invitation from Mary for you
Ann will come to school today. Ian has an invitation for her from Mary.
scribe: I am of course maeter! maester: That is very good. I will be discussing our mines. scribe: I cannot wait to hear! maester: Okay. I'll talk about them in order. scribe: Please go on maester: The coal mine is in the southwest, it is our lowest priority. But we need about 35 men on it. scribe: I see. Why could we not fix it ourselves? maester: It is a daily operation. We need miners. Our entire operation is about mining. Like the next mine, the silver mine. This is the next priority. But we have enough men on it. scribe: I see I see I see. Thank you for your insight! maester: Of course. I am after all, the master of the lands. I know this land better than anybody here. The last two mines are the gold mine and the platinum mine. scribe: That sounds like a plentiful mine... maester: The platinum mine needs 30 workers. scribe: Is it that difficult to mine platnium?? Summarize the dialogue
maester will discuss the mines with the scribe. They are the coal mine, the silver mine, the gold mine and the platinum mine. The coal mine needs 35 workers, the silver mine needs 30 workers and the platinum mine needs 30 workers.
#Person1#: I need to go to the ATM. #Person2#: So, why don ' t you? #Person1#: I have no idea how to use the ATM. #Person2#: What do you mean? #Person1#: This will be my first time using an ATM. #Person2#: I can help you with that. #Person1#: Explain to me how to use it. #Person2#: Just put your card into the machine. #Person1#: Now what do I do? #Person2#: Then you need to type in your PIN. #Person1#: Now what? #Person2#: Just click on one of the choices they give you, and that ' s it.
#Person1# needs to go to the ATM but doesn't know how to use it. #Person2# offers the instructions.
Alice: Hi, dear, you still at the office. Rob: I am. Why? Alice: Good. On your way back stop at the mall please. Rob: Any particular reason? Alice: Yeah. I want you to go this store, next to the H&M. Rob: The one with baby stuff:0?! Alice: No! The one on the other side. Rob: Frankly, I don't recall it. Alice: Oh, it's got all sorts of frames, pictures and mirrors. Rob: Yeah, I remember now. What do I want from there? Alice: Look for a mirror. Just like the one we had in the hall. Rob: What d'you mean we had? What happened? Alice: It sort of broke. Rob: Just like that? All by itself? Alice: More or less, yes. Rob: Doesn't it supposed to mean that we are out of luck for like 7 years. Alice: Exactly:(! Alice: So be quick and buy one looking exactly the same. Rob: You mean, so the luck doesn't even notice? Alice: You got. I knew I married a smart guy;)!
Alice wants Rob to go to a store after he's finished work to look for a mirror like the one they had in the hall as it broke.
troll: Simpleton!!!! Take this you stupid nobleman! I take your gold! nobleman: Ha! My ex-wife already has all my gold. You lose again troll. troll: Then I take your vegetable and beat you up! nobleman: Where did you attend school, troll? I'm beginning to think you are completely uneducated. troll: You keep insulting me. You have no gold. You have nothing! I hit you until you quiet now! nobleman: That is my vegetable, and I will bring the wrath of the kingdom on you if you try to touch it again! troll: Your kingdom? You come to my mud pit, insult me, and threaten me? I bet you can't even leave this mud pit! Hahaha! nobleman: In all seriousness, I am kind of stuck here. It's very sticky. A little help might be nice. troll: I troll enjoy mud. I help you out. But for a price. What can you nobleman give to me troll? Summarize the dialogue
nobleman is stuck in mud. Troll offers to help him out for a price.
Jose: hi, do you want to go to the cinema today? Ella: hi there! why today? Jose: it's monday, they have a discount on all tickets on mondays Ella: sounds good! Jose: i know ;) what would you like to see? Ella: i still haven't seen "Kler" Jose: me neither ... and i'm not sure i want to Ella: really? and why?? Jose: i don't know ... it's nothing to do with religion just this whole fuss about the film makes me sick! Ella: well i agree to some degree but i think we should see it Jose: and why is that? Ella: we have to see it to create our own opinion Jose: maybe you're right ... Ella: ok, so what time should we go? Jose: i don't work today so it doesn't matter Ella: what a lazy loafer! Jose: hahah get off me! so what time suits you? Ella: let's then grab something to eat after i finish work and then go Jose: ok, i'll book tickets for 7:30pm Ella: great, we have a plan then! see you, enjoy your day off ;) Jose: thanks! see you
Ella and Jose are going to watch Kler at the cinema at 7:30pm. The cinema has a discount for Mondays.
king: You are hungry? you should go find a meal to eat tern: Yes I am very hungry. I could not leave my nest because people are going to take my babies. king: Is there a way I can help? tern: Can you bring me some worms? So I can give it to my babies. king: You dare send a king to go search for worms? tern: Why can't I? You are the king of this country, you should help anyone who needs your help isn't it? king: It is very disprespectful tern: No one else is going to help me. My babies and I are starving and going to die from hunger. So king, please help me! I really need your help. king: let me help you get some then tern: Thank you very much king. You are such a nice king. king: I just hope this will suffice for your whole family tern: That's a lot of food. My babies will be very happy when they see these. Summarize the dialogue
king will bring worms for the tern and her babies.
#Person1#: how long will it take us to drive to London? #Person2#: I think it ' s a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London, so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway. #Person1#: that ' s unless there is a traffic jam. It could take three hours. #Person2#: you ' re right. We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey, because we will be in built-up areas. #Person1#: so, shall we allow three hours to cover the distance? #Person2#: ok. You haven ' t seen my company car, have you? #Person1#: no. let me take a look... it ' s longer than my car. #Person2#: I think it ' s over five meters long. I can ' t remember exactly. It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour. #Person1#: wow! That ' s fast! I don ' t think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway. #Person2#: we can ' t. if we went that fast, we would break the speed limit.
#Person1# and #Person2# agree to allow three hours to cover the distance to London and talk about #Person2#'s company car's maxium speed over 200 kllometers an hour.
child: No, its a treat momma gave me, Im also wearing new clothes and shoes, my mom is great parent: That is not good for you boy! Treats make you lazy and fat. Now drink this water. child: Ok, dad whatever you say, can I go into the murky water now? parent: Yes go ahead. But do not cry to me for help if the monsters grab your foot! child: ill be careful dad, besides I like snakes and also alligators, I bet they can be my friends parent: If you give them this plant they might like you. I hear snakes love ekilop plants. child: Ok dad, please come with me? lets get into the murky water together parent: You jump in first, I think its too cold for me right now. child: Ok dad, look the alligator has its mouth open and its heading towards me I bet it wants to play parent: He's even making lovely groans to! I bet he's asking you to go play with him in the water! Summarize the dialogue
child is drinking sweet water. He is wearing new clothes and shoes. He likes snakes and alligators. He wants to go into the murky water. His dad will come with him.