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Ernest: hey Mike, did you park your car on our street?
Mike: no, took it into garage today
Ernest: ok good
Mike: why?
Ernest: someone just crashed into a red honda looking just like yours
Mike: lol lucky me | Mike took his car into garage today. Ernest is relieved as someone had just crashed into a red Honda which looks like Mike's. |
#Person1#: Hello, Freddie.
#Person2#: Hello, Mary. How nice to see you again. How's everything going?
#Person1#: Fine. Busy these days?
#Person2#: Yeah. With lots of things to do. Would you like to join me for a drink?
#Person1#: Ok, thanks.
#Person2#: Any news recently?
#Person1#: Oh, well, I read in the local paper the other day that the government is planning to build an airport here, you know that?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: Well, my real objection to this idea of a new airport is, is the whole thing is so wasteful, I mean, we know we are currently in fuel crises, we know that we've got to conserve oil and fuel and all the rest of it, and get here the government seems quite deliberately to be encouraging people to, ... to travel, to use and these jets use a hack of a lot of oil, I mean it takes a ton of oil, a ton of petrol before one of these big jets even takes off.
#Person2#: Mm...
#Person1#: It seems so completely short-sighted to me. Quite apart from all the ways to the land and so on, I can't see, I can't see the rationale behind really wanting an, an airport at all.
#Person2#: Well, surely you must have to admit that the existing airport nearby are becoming swarmed. I mean, why should people, uhh...
#Person1#: Well, they aren't being swarmed.
#Person2#: Be treated like cattle when there is a chance of... a new airport here.
#Person1#: But, but really people shouldn't be traveling that much, that's, that's why most of the journeys, I mean, they swamped because there is far too much unnecessary tourism and so on. It isn't necessary for people to travel so far or even so often.
#Person2#: Well, you take the climate here in this country. Now just before Christmas, there was this dreadful cold spell, there was a tremendous increase in number of people who wanted to leave and spent Christmas and the New Year in a reasonable climate of sun and, and a certain mild climate. And, and in summer, the same situation occurs. It is unbearably hot here and people want to go somewhere cool.
#Person1#: Well, yes, I can sympathize with that. But it is still not really necessary to do, well, as it isn't necessary to, to conserve fuel and it is necessary to, well, not to waste land. I mean land for a new airport could be used for far more important things which would benefit the people here far more. I mean it could be used for farming for instance.
#Person2#: True.
#Person1#: It could also be used for housing, or it could be used for parks, you know. People then could come and enjoy themselves without having to travel far.
#Person2#: But, airports do bring some local advantages. They bring roads, there is obviously extra employment, for instance, new hotels, shops, restaurants will have to be built. This means more jobs for the locals and it is good for local economy.
#Person1#: But you ask the people, you ask those who are now living near the airports, for instance, whether,whether they recon that airpotrs bring them advantages, although, all the airports bring in are noise and vast motorways, and the whole area is, is desolated, isn't it?
#Person2#: But the airport infra, ..., infrastructure relies on housing and other facilities for the great number of people who would be employed in the airport, the pilots even, the stewardess, they have to live somewhere near the airport, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, but it's, it's just so, so damaging to the whole area. I think, airports, from my point of view, the whole concept is outdated, really. Umm, with modern technology, we can make a lot of travel unnecessary, really. For example, it won't be necessary for businessmen to fly out to a foreign county to talk to somebody. They can just leave it to the telephone in the office, press the button, and say to the person they want to do business with. You see, business deals can be made without having to travel back and forth, right?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But for a lot of people, personal contact is important. And this means travel, and means quick travel, air travel. And we just need a new airport. | Mary tells Freddie the government is planning to build an airport. Then Mary begins to talk about the disadvantages of it, such as wasting petrol and space. However, Freddie thinks building an airport has some advantages, such as providing jobs and that people need traveling. |
witch: It comes from a faraway land and I do not divulge what I specifically use. I do not need my spells being copied and used by mere insects or mortals
insect: Fair enough... but how long until the victims arrive? And is there blood fresh? I'm starving.
witch: It will take only minutes for me to cast the spell. and within 1/2 hour the body will be fully regenerated for you to feast
insect: Mmm... delightful! You do, indeed, sound powerful. Perhaps we can unite forces. I can help you gather the supplies you need, and you can raise up delicious treats for me.
witch: I will ponder on that while you put another weed on that tombstone over there!
insect: Done! Now what say you, witch? Care to cohort with a pesky insect who has a craving for blood?
witch: Since you have refrained while waiting for me to raise the dead. I will allow you to work with me. But remember I can turn you and your family to dust at the drop of my hat!
Summarize the dialogue | witch will cast a spell in minutes and the victim will be regenerated in half an hour. The insect will help her gather the supplies she needs. |
#Person1#: So you're the first woman they hired.
#Person2#: Yes, there are 10 men, 10 car salesman and me.
#Person1#: And how are you doing?
#Person2#: This week I sold 3 cars. I was the Top salesperson.
#Person1#: How did you do it? Did you do anything special?
#Person2#: No, not really. It helps that I'm a woman. There are a lot of women looking at cars and buying cars by themselves. They feel more comfortable talking to a woman and you know, I like talking.
#Person1#: How were the other salesman?
#Person2#: They're very friendly. | #Person2# is the first saleswoman that her workplace hired. She tells #Person1# she was the Top salesperson and being a woman helps. |
nuns: I have no ideas of anyone that is here to create mayhem and destroy everything and everyone in sight. Why do you not stick to the forest and woods where there is plenty to feed upon.
wolf: Well that's a good point let me think about it for a minute...Nah, I like my plan better. What do you think of "Wolf World"? I think it's catchy.
nuns: How long did it take you to come up with that name. It is not very creative. It seems you have a small mind.
wolf: Our brains are perfectly sized for our heads. That was a very mean thing to say.
nuns: You know not what I say. Which one of you came up with the name? It is not good, not good at all. Which one of you has a small mind in their big head?
wolf: "Wolftown", "Howlween Town" "Barkville"...do you like any of these?
Summarize the dialogue | wolf wants to name the new town "Wolf World". nuns are not happy with the name. |
#Person1#: Hi, sorry I'm late.
#Person2#: I have just arrived here too.
#Person1#: I plan to drive my car, but Bob has to meet his mother at the airport.
#Person2#: You came here by bus?
#Person1#: No, by taxi. But there was a jam on the way.
#Person2#: OK, be seated please.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot, but why do you call me to meet here?
#Person2#: I have to ask you for help but let's have dinner first.
#Person1#: OK. I hear the dishes here are excellent.
#Person2#: OK here is the menu.
#Person1#: I'm really hungry after the boring meeting.
#Person2#: What about the fried fish and steak?
#Person1#: Wonderful! I like fish best.
#Person2#: Would you like a cup of tea or coffee.
#Person1#: Thanks. But I would like some orange juice.
#Person2#: OK. Waiter? | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for being late for their meeting because of the traffic jam. #Person2# wants to ask #Person1# for help but they order food first. |
Grad A: Was he supposed to harass me ? Well he just told me that you came looking for me
Grad D: You will suffer in hell you know that
Grad E: Backwards There s a s diagram somewhere which tells you how to put that
Grad A: I know I did not understand that either !
Grad B: No wait You have to put it on exactly like that so put that those things over your ears like that See the p how the plastic things ar arch out like that ? There we go It hurts It hurts real bad
Grad A: It does ! I m sorry I did not mean to
Grad E: But that s what you get for coming late to the meeting
Grad A: I m sorry I m sorry oh these are all the same OK ! th this is not very pause on target
Grad B: Is your mike on ?
Grad A: Alright you guys can continue talking about whatever you were talking about before
Grad D: We are talking about this alleged paper that we may just sort of w
Grad A: Oh ! Which Johno mentioned to me huh
Grad D: And I just sort of brought forth the idea that we take a sentence `` Where is the Powder Tower `` and we we p pretend to parse it we pretend to understand it and we write about it
Grad E: About how all of these things
Grad A: What s the part that s not pretend ? The writing ?
Grad D: OK then we pretend to write about | There is potential to make a conference paper out of presenting the current work and the project aspirations within a parsing paradigm. Similarly, as no one could recall some of the points of the conference call, the group will have to meet again and define the exact structure and content of the paper they are going to submit. |
fish: Would you be interested in discussing moral philosophy or current events? The turtles here are not very intellectual, and they do not deliver newspapers to ponds, and especially not to fish!
person: Oh of course fish. I heard our King is having an heir soon!
fish: Oh my! What names are they thinking of choosing?
person: I'm not privy to that information sadly. What would you name your offspring?
fish: Nibbles for a boy, or Flipper for a girl I think. Yourself?
person: I think Andrew for a boy and Annie for a girl.
fish: Those are both quite lovely names.
person: Sadly, I doubt I'll ever marry. My heart is set on a royal family girl and I know I'll never get with her.
fish: You never know, you seem to be a fish-friend, so you have that going for you. Does she like fish?
person: I don't know. I just stare at her from afar.
fish: Have you ever spoken?
person: Oh no. can you speak to her for me?
Summarize the dialogue | fish and person discuss names for the heir to the throne. |
#Person1#: How much should I pay?
#Person2#: Let me see. A roasted duck is $ 25. A plate of pork is $ 6. 50. A bowl of beef is $ 7. Two bottles of beer are $ 4. That's a total of $ 42. 50.
#Person1#: Here is $ 50. Keep the change, please.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry sir. We take no tips here. Thank you all the same. | #Person1# pays the meal and tips #Person2# but #Person2# doesn't take it. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alanis Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
#Person2#: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the CDs. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, we can order it for you.
#Person1#: That's okay, I'll just check back later. Do you have the new Sting album?
#Person2#: Yes, it's right over here.
#Person1#: Great. One last question, where is your jazz section?
#Person2#: Back there against that wall.
#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person1# looks for a particular CD, but it's sold out. #Person2# could order it for #Person1#. #Person1# then asks for the new Sing album and the jazz section. |
Liam: hi, do you know the code for the entrance door of our office?
Victoria: sure, 1902 and the key
Liam: Thanks!
Victoria: I hope you're aware I'm not supposed to tell you.
Liam: I know, but you're the best coworker in this harsh world.
Victoria: ;) | Liam asks about the code for the entrance door in the office. Victoria gives the code, although it's forbidden. |
Emma: Hi, I saw you're selling your pieces of art 🙂
Dorothy: Yes, my paintings are flooding the apartament already
Emma: I'd love to come by and pick something to hang in my living room
Dorothy: Living room? you'll look at it every day
Dorothy: I hope you won't be dissapointed 😊
Emma: Are you kidding? You're so talented, it's an honour
Dorothy: Aww thanks, this is nice
Emma: Friday afternoon is okay?
Dorothy: Sure! And please stay for a tea, we didn't see eachother for so long!
Emma: With pleasure Dori 😊 | Emma will buy Dorothy's painting for her living room. She will come on Friday afternoon to choose a painting and drink some tea. |
monk: That's how to be a great believer my child
worshipper: It's a blessing to have such a wonder place of worship
monk: You have spoken well my child, God gives us more if we show appreciation
worshipper: father before you became a month what were you doing for profession
monk: Well, I was a software engineer, I designed one of the popular apps you use everyday, when I realized I had cancer and I was going to die, i decided to turn my life around by becoming a follower of lite
worshipper: wow, that's so inspiring, I will tell all my friend about it and you must be the richest month I have seen
monk: If I didn't give it all away yes
worshipper: wow you gave all your wealth away? what about your family
monk: They died in a plane crash
worshipper: Im so sorry to hear about your loss
monk: It's all right child, look at Job in the Holy Book, God restored him double for his losses
worshipper: Amen, you will recover
Summarize the dialogue | Monk was a software engineer before he decided to become a monk. He lost his family in a plane crash. |
cook: Hello, soldier!
soldier: Hey cook, whats for supper?
cook: A hearty beef stew with some rice and steamed carrots! Sounds good?
soldier: Haven't seen any cattle for months, but if you tell me its beef
cook: You wouldn't see any unless you came to my residence, sir.
soldier: beef or not, this dog won't be getting any
cook: Goodness, do you need to be so ruthless?
soldier: How can you say that after all that they've done?
cook: Well, what has he done then?
soldier: They raid our lands, they take our women. I don't know why the captain took this one prisoner
cook: That is what confused me, if this man is so bad then why not just have killed him on sight?
soldier: Oh his time will come eventually
cook: Well, I'll go start on your meals, good luck with... that.
Summarize the dialogue | soldier wants to know what's for supper. The cook suggests beef stew with rice and steamed carrots. The soldier is angry with the captain for taking a prisoner. |
#Person1#: May I speak to you, Mr. Hall?
#Person2#: Sure, Sonya. What's the problem?
#Person1#: My photography classe's meeting early today. Can I leave at 4:30?
#Person2#: Is it important?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. We're getting our assignments and I have to be there on time.
#Person2#: You have a lot of letters to type. Can you come in early tomorrow morning and finish them?
#Person1#: Oh, sure.
#Person2#: Then you can go ahead and leave early.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot Mr. Hall.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Sonya asks Mr. Hall for today's early leave. Mr. Hall asks her to come earlier tomorrow to finish her work. |
maid: You traveled to Calanna last Spring, yes? Is it true there are lizards as big as carriages there?
king: Haha, almost! But only if you travel to either the Calanna Fair or deep into the jungles. Neither of which I would recommend doing alone.
maid: Oh, the market in Greybridge is as far as I'm like to travel, your Grace
king: Now, the Greybridge market has its fair share of lizards. They tend to be grilled and on skewers though.
maid: I never would have guessed a king would visit Greybridge market. Has it been long since you were there?
king: Oh, not since my father occupied the throne. I would sneak out sometimes in the early morning to pay a visit to the taffy pullers.
maid: I heard he was a great king, your father.
king: Ah yes. A great King to be sure. A great father though? Well....perhaps we should talk some more about the lizards?
Summarize the dialogue | maid asks the king about lizards in Calanna. The king says they are big there, but only if you go to the Calanna Fair or deep into the jungles. The maid is not interested in going there. |
Randy: it's so cold in my place
Randy: i'm wearing two sweaters and my thickets trousers and i'm still cold
Arianna: why don' you just turn on the heat?
Randy: it's not working!!!
Arianna: you get along with your neighbor, right?
Arianna: just go to his place
Randy: the whole building is freezing
Randy: i don't know what to do
Arianna: get a couple of blankets and snuggle under them
Arianna: it'll be cute, like when children build blanket castles
Randy: you wouldn't be making fun of me if you knew how cold it is in here
Arianna: you can always come over
Arianna: i have an inflatable mattress
Randy: you don't have to tell me twice
Randy: i'll be there soon | Randy will come to Arianna's, because there are some heating problems at his place. |
#Person1#: Hi. Have you got a personal computer?
#Person2#: Certainly. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet.
#Person2#: Sure. I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores.
#Person1#: Great! It's just like viewless stores. But how can you shop or order on line or trade on line?
#Person2#: That's simple. Just click the hyperlink, www. taobao. com or www. ebay. com, and you can see the specimen of the goods shown on the screen, and then you can place an order online with the sales company. And the goods will be delivered to your place.
#Person1#: Is the service charged?
#Person2#: No. it's free.
#Person1#: Really. I'll get a computer at once. | #Person2# often trades online and teaches #Person1# how to do it. #Person1# feels interested and will get a computer at once. |
Ula: Hi Doty!
Dorothy: Hi, what's up?
Ula: Have u got any experience in working with pregnant women?
Dorothy: Yes, a bit.
Ula: Can you send me any links to valuable advice? Blogs etc.
Dorothy: Sure. I'll dig sth out.
Ula: One of my clients is pregnant and I'm not sure which exercices she should do.
Dorothy: Basicly, she'll have problems with lying on her belly.
Ula: Yes, I understand that.
Dorothy: And she shouldn't do too much cardio.
Dorothy: But all mobolity exercices, especially with pelvis mobility are recommended.
Dorothy: All sore of pilates or pilates inspired exercices.
Ula: OK, I get the picture.
Dorothy: I'll send you some links later.
Ula: Okey.
Ula: Thank you very much!
Ula: I wouldn't like her to hurt herself.
Ula: And she's an active person, so she'll keep on doing sports.
Dorothy: I understant :) | Ula has a client who is pregnant, but she wants to keep on doing sport. Dorothy will send Ula some links with exercises for pregnant women. |
Kris: Hey curling game tonight!
Lindsay: Oh nooo 🤦♀️
Lindsay: I have a midterm tomorrow 🤦♀️
Jenna: I will be there
Matt: I have a midterm but im ready for it so Im coming!
Lindsay: K so if were 3 then we're allowed to play
Kris: Good luck on your midterm Lindsay!
Lindsay: Thank you! Good luck guys! | Kris, Jenna and Matt are going to play curling tonight. |
#Person1#: Have you been to Australia?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Would yon like to go there?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd love to go there. I'd really like to see the Great Barrier Reef. My friends tell me the fish there are incredible. | #Person2# would love to go to Australia. |
Robert: Alison, we need to talk when I’m back home.
Alison: Something happened?
Robert: It’s about Harper. I’m worried about her.
Alison: Why, you noticed something?
Robert: You go to sleep early, you don’t realize she comes back home very late, usually behaves weird…
Alison: Oh, honey, she’s a teenager, they do stupid things, maybe she’s a bit drunk…
Robert: She doesn’t behave like she’s drunk. She behaves like she’s on drugs.
Alison: Are you sure?!!
Robert: I’m pretty sure, we’ll discuss it later, ask her if she’s home this evening, maybe we’ll talk to her as well.
Alison: I don’t know about this… She’ll get angry, start accusing us that we control her…
Robert: You want to leave it like this??
Alison: No… Ok, we’ll talk about it at home, right?
Robert: Yes, just… think about it.
Alison: I will. | Robert and Alison will talk later at home about Harper's weird behavior. |
person: Wow, a real angel! Thank my lucky stars!
angel: Yes here I am!
person: Gee willikers, what are you doing up here mister angel sir?
angel: Well I like waterfalls, but I also came to see you!
person: Me? Whatever for your holiness?
angel: I bring a message for you!
person: For me? Well that's just the bees knees that is!
angel: Yes the lord sent me to bring it to you, he says you need to start donating to the church!
person: Well that is sure a conundrum! Which one? The Church of Eternal Light or the Church of Eternal Darkness?
angel: The church of eternal light of course, jesus needs your money.
person: Well, that sounds like something the Church of Eternal Darkness would say!
angel: I am in no way affiliated with that organization.
person: Really? Do you have some form of identification?
Summarize the dialogue | angel likes waterfalls and he came to see person to deliver a message from the lord. angel is not affiliated with the Church of Eternal Darkness. |
milkmaid: Sir, may I ask that you do something about regulating the wages of milkmaids? We have no else who will look out for us.
town official: I will try, but other matters must come first. They want me to do something about this trash heap. It hurts the King's eyes when he visits.
milkmaid: Please, without this trash heap I will lose yet another source of income. I hope you will consider letting it stay.
town official: It will stay, but the height is the issue. we must remove some of it to another area. Do you have any ideas?
milkmaid: Perhaps behind the Market Square? There is big plot of empty land, and its away from the Kings Castle.
town official: I need to move it out of town. Is there a place you know that's still close for you to go to?
milkmaid: Hmm, there is a large meadow behind the swamp just out of town. It also happens to be close to my sister's farm. Would that be suitable?
Summarize the dialogue | milkmaid wants town official to regulate the wages of milkmaids. town official will try, but other matters must come first. They want him to do something about the trash heap. milkmaid suggests a place behind the Market Square. town official needs to move it out of town. milkmai |
#Person1#: Hey, Nancy. Why do you look so worried?
#Person2#: Hi, Mike. Christine and I had a big argument and she decided to move out.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What did you argue about?
#Person2#: I told her that she needs to help clean up around the apartment. She got upset and said she is moving out, but it's the truth. She never helps around house. I had to say something since we're roommates and I'm tired of cleaning her mess.
#Person1#: I totally understand. I like things neat and organized, too.
#Person2#: But the bigger problem is that she never pays her rent on time. She is late every month. I can't put up with her any longer.
#Person1#: What are you going to do? I need to find a roommate soon.
#Person2#: I can't afford the rent by myself. Do you know anyone looking for a remain?
#Person1#: How about going to the Internet and find some information?
#Person2#: Good idea. | Mike is listening to Nancy telling an argument with Christine who pays rent late and never cleans up her mess, and suggesting Nancy finding a roommate online so she won't pay the rent by herself. |
PhD E: That s an interesting experiment
Professor B: It would be similar similar to I knew some people who were that was in old Communist Czechoslovakia right ? so we were watching for American airplanes coming to spy on on on us at the time so there were three guys stationed in the middle of the woods on one l lonely watching tower pretty much spending a year and a half there because there was this service right ? And so they very quickly they made friends with local girls and local people in the village and so but they there was one plane flying over s always above and so that was the only work which they had They like four in the afternoon they had to report there was a plane from Prague to Brno Basically f flying there so they f very q f first thing was that they would always run back and and at four o clock and and quickly make a call `` this plane is passing `` then a second thing was that they they took the line from this you you post to a local pub And they were calling from the pub And they but third thing which they made and when they screwed up they finally they had to p the the p the pub owner to make these phone calls because they did not even bother to be there anymore And one day there was there was no plane At least they were sort of smart enough that they looked if the plane is flying there right ? And the pub owner says `` oh my four o clock OK quickly p pick up the phone call that there s a plane flying `` There was no plane for some reason
PhD E: And there was not ?
Professor B: it was downed or and so they got in trouble But But
PhD E: Huh ! Well that s that s a really i That would not be too difficult to try Maybe I could set that up
Professor B: Well at least go test the s test the assumption about C C one I mean to begin with But then of course one can then think about some predictable result to change all of them It s just like we used to do these these the the distance measures It might be that
PhD E: so the first set of variance weighting vectors would be just you know one modifying one and leaving the others the same | The professor told the group a story about soldiers assigned to watch out for spy planes. The plane showed up at four each day and the soldiers called it in. Once the pattern was clear, they stopped looking for it and spent time with the locals instead. One day, the plane did not come but the soldiers still reported it, so they got into trouble. The professor used the story to make a point about making an assumption and then seeing if it holds after changing something small. |
Phoebe: Sorry I didn't reply. I was looking at a car
Joe: Oh fun. Which car?
Phoebe: Nothing fancy. I'm terrified of driving so I want something cheap
Joe: Any photos?
Phoebe: I can send you a link <file_other>
Joe: Have you done some research on the market price of the car?
Phoebe: For about two months ;) and if they drop the price by a few hundred, I'll take it
Joe: well negotiate then
Phoebe: yep
Joe: Do the owners have a CarFax report for this car?
Phoebe: Reportedly
Joe: That way you can see if the car has been in accidents
Phoebe: We'll check the VIN today
Joe: Ok good
Phoebe: Don't worry, I have Ross :)
Joe: You're in good hands then!
Phoebe: I hope so. I know it's kinda a crappy car
Joe: Hey it does its job!
Phoebe: But it's my first one so I will ruin it a little. Only a little, I hope ;)
Joe: Just make sure it doesn't have flood damage from the hurricane
Phoebe: Will do. And I didn't wanna spend too much money. And don't really care about cars :D
Joe: hahaha. What does Ross drive?
Phoebe: a humongous pick up, of course
Joe: Hahaha, of course. For transporting sheep?
Phoebe: Yes. and camels lol | Phoebe is buying her first car with aid from Ross. Before taking the final decision, she should check the car's CarFax report, the VIN, and make sure it has no flood damage. |
Stephanie: What do you think of what's happening in the UK Parliament today?
Fred: You mean the resignations of four high-ranking ministers over the Brexit deal?
Stephanie: Yes.
Fred: Well, I don't think this deal is going to get signed. Apart from anything else it is worse than simply taking a second vote and hopefully being able to withdraw from Article 50 notice.
Stephanie: Can we even withdraw now?
Fred: Apparently we can do that. There are some opinions that say not, but in reality it would be a big relief to the other countries.
Fred: The alternative, having no deal at all, is not only risky for the UK, but could cause big trouble to the rest of the states and of course there are quite big issues in the Eurozone already. This could tip over a very big landslide.
Stephanie: So you think we could get a better deal if we hold out?
Fred: Right now the optimal strategy would be to stay inside the EU, forget about leaving as we did not know the hurdles that would be placed by the powers that be. We need to work today with other Eurosceptic countries like Italy, Greece, Poland, Hungary and the other ex-Warsaw Pact countries.
Stephanie: To do what?
Fred: To change the EU into what we actually want it to be. To radically alter it so that it becomes what we hoped it was going to be.
Stephanie: Can that be done?
Fred: We see that the Germans have had enough of Merkel. When she goes, Macron also goes. It wouldn't take more than one of those bigger countries going the way of Italy, or a few more of the secondary states like Holland and Denmark, from the western side, to start a programme of deep change.
Stephanie: Makes sense. IN the end we all need to have some kind of co-operation in Europe.
Fred: Every Brexiteer I spoke to actually wants A European Union, they just don't want THIS European Union.
Stephanie: But is there any chance that there will be a second vote.
Fred: May has said no, but May could be finished in a week from now. If there is a General Election and all the Conservatives stand on a revote platform with UKIP and Labour saying no re-vote, then the Tories may well win. Then they would have to offer a re-vote.
Stephanie: What if we then end up staying in but other countries start defaulting and leaving us picking up the bills which was going to maybe happen to France and Germany?
Fred: That's the downside risk. Certainly if we are ever going to leave, the time to do it is now, or stay and fight for a different kind of Union which might not need countries to go crashing out of it that way.
Stephanie: I don't know if you will every find a format that 30 countries will be able to agree on.
Fred: Either you have to make it so that there is really not that much that they have to agree on, or you make everything so harmonised that it is really one country and everyone is unhappy with something. Where we are now is stuck in the middle, trying to agree and enforce too much, but still with options for countries to do things differently and to look after themselves. We haven't managed to deliver the European dream. | Fred would like Great Britain to stay in the European Union but according to him the EU should evolve. Stephanie is sceptic if it's possible to find a solution on which 30 countries would agree. |
a church mouse: hey monk, since i stay here why dont you employ me and feed me
priest: Hm, well.. You are one of God's creatures... what can you do that would be helpful?
a church mouse: wow, are you new?
priest: I will have you know that I have been a priest here since... since before you were born. I even advise the king!
a church mouse: It's either you are very naive or a true man of God
priest: Hrmph! Well, what can you possibly know of such things - you were about to eat a priceless book, after all.
a church mouse: well, i saw light that's why I stopped and i am speaking spiritural insight
priest: Is that... so. I admit, you don't seem to be very trustworthy...
a church mouse: Priest can't you see that the book just changed me?
priest: Pardon my extreme skepticism, but can you even read? Be careful with that!
Summarize the dialogue | a church mouse wants to be employed by the priest. |
lord: Have you the goods I ordered? The supplies will be needed to feed my villagers.
merchant: Goods? Why of course, they are right here.
Summarize the dialogue | lord ordered goods to feed his villagers. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.
#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up?
#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.
#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up?
#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten your eyes.
#Person1#: What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me?
#Person2#: I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls.
#Person1#: How do you protect yourself from chapped lips?
#Person2#: I suggest you use lipstick, which also accentuates your lips.
#Person1#: How did you grow such long nails?
#Person2#: You have to pay attention to trimming them from time to time. | #Person1# compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. |
lady in waiting: All of us in the kingdom appreciate everything you do for us. Perhaps you just need to rest for a while.
the king: Perhaps so. Might I rest my head on this momentarily, to ease the burden of ruling this Kingdom.
lady in waiting: Do you want me to make sure that no one bothers you?
the king: No need. Even in rest I must remain alert to the demands of my people.
lady in waiting: Is there anything else you need or would you like me to wait outside?
the king: There is one more thing. I find that this fur carpet is hindering my ability to think clearly with its hideous pattern. Get rid of it!
lady in waiting: Oh yes, I agree completely. We do not need you thinking about dead cheetahs while you are resting.
the king: No need to yank it from my brittle hands like that! Anyways, I must remove this prickly crown from my head.
lady in waiting: I am sorry for my boldness king. I will wait for you outside the door if you need anything please let me know.
Summarize the dialogue | The king is resting. The lady in waiting will wait outside. The king wants the fur carpet to be removed. |
#Person1#: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please.
#Person2#: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm?
#Person1#: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning?
#Person2#: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am?
#Person1#: Ah, do you have anything earlier?
#Person2#: No, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, in that case tomorrow would be fine.
#Person2#: What's the purpose of your visit?
#Person1#: Well, to tell you the truth, I fell from a ladder 2 days ago while painting my house. And my foot landed in a can and it was badly hurt. | #Person2# helps #Person1# who fell from a ladder to make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning. |
pirate: Do you enjoy your job?
guard: Enjoyment comes second to duty. I don't think much of it.
pirate: Funny, I could tell you're the type that doesn't think much.
guard: It is an honor to serve as a royal guard, a foreign concept to the average pirate no doubt.
pirate: One, I'm much more than average. Two, it would be an honor to teach you some respect.
guard: Very well then. Show me your claim to fame. Which of these ships is yours?
pirate: The one that's big and beautiful, like me.
guard: No name for your prized vessel?
pirate: As a matter of fact, her name is Big and Beautiful. What can I say, I'm the subtle type.
guard: Subtile AND humble, a model pirate if I've ever met one.
pirate: You makin fun of me?
guard: And intelligent to boot! Consider me impressed Pirate Captain... Captain... What was your name again?
pirate: See, now I'm insulted. Remember that respect thing I mentioned? Here's lesson the first.
Summarize the dialogue | pirate is a model pirate and his ship is called Big and Beautiful. He is going to teach the guard some respect. |
#Person1#: Would you show us the menu?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person1#: I'd like to have prawn cocktail, and tomato soup for the main course, I'd like steak with onion, with some black coffee afterwards.
#Person2#: Sorry, tomato soup is not being served today, but we have egg soup, it's very delicious. Why don't you try it today?
#Person1#: It sounds good. I'll try it.
#Person2#: Would you like to have a drink?
#Person1#: Well, I'll have a glass of mineral water.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: No, thank you. I think it's enough for dinner.
#Person2#: OK. I'll be back soon. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to order prawn cocktail, egg soup, steak, black coffee and mineral water. |
Marketing: so number one Do we have a fancy lookandfeel ?
Industrial Designer: We have been quite successful with the rubber coating
Project Manager: The look is a little bit more playful
Marketing: I guess that depends on your definition of fancy but it is definitely different It is not your traditional
Industrial Designer: I think the colour has a lot to do with it I mean th the colours we were given for making the prototype are not the colours that I think we would have necessarily chosen It is not the kind of ooh at all sleek
Project Manager: Oh you were only given red and black ?
Industrial Designer: red black and yellow and orange
User Interface: not very sleek and we do not want to go for black because most remote controls are black or grey So we want it to be stand out that way anyway
Industrial Designer: But if you can imagine that in like a s just a maybe a kind of pale metallicy finish or something
User Interface: A metallicy finish we were thinking
Industrial Designer: Well I know know it is for rubber I mean different if you can visualise this in nice colours I think it would look quite fancy
Marketing: I kind of I like the potato look
Industrial Designer: Oh well potato mango fruit and veg
User Interface: We we were we were thinking about
Marketing: It is very different It is what ? Oh sorry the mango the mango look it is fruit or vegetable depends on your mood
Industrial Designer: Totally It is really adaptable
Marketing: So I myself would say a one or a two
Project Manager: I would say two Personally
User Interface: I w I would say two I think
Marketing: It is a two ? actu that is pro that is going to get confusing like that so question number two was is it techn technologically innovative ? So I know we have the kinetic energy which is very innovative
Industrial Designer: and the use of the rubber
Marketing: Use of the rubber the use of the LED
Industrial Designer: The LED use is not particularly innovative and we do not have any scroll buttons it is all pushbuttons there is no LCD control so if we are thinking about the rest of the market it is sort of probably halfway In some aspects it is like we said
Project Manager: I would say maybe three
User Interface: I will go for three as well
Marketing: And I think I mean it it is tough to say because we were we did not want it to be any more innovative than this because then that would have defeated the purpose
Industrial Designer: Though it was our specification
User Interface: No Would not be simple
Marketing: So I mean I we will put three but I think we actually reached our goal We did not want it any more than that question number three will it be easy to use ?
User Interface: I think one for that
Marketing: you can not really get confused with that I mean there will be s we have to work out the number the plus system
User Interface: that is the only thing
Marketing: But once that is figured out it should be fine
Industrial Designer: and perhaps the turning on but
Marketing: Number four Is this a goodlooking remote ? Remember that seventy five percent of users find most remote controls ugly
Industrial Designer: Again I think the colour comes into this
Project Manager: colour will definitely be a factor I think that the logo could be smaller And maybe not such a prominent way Maybe like at the bottom kind of
User Interface: Remember the management said that it it had to be prominent
Project Manager: Oh it just had to be on there I guess
Marketing: Should just not touch it This time it is the three I killed I was just wondering if it should be like flatter Or
Industrial Designer: I suppose I have got quite big hands
Project Manager: I like the appeal of it being like a big glob in your hand
User Interface: But you know what I have just thought of there now What where is it going to sit in your living room ? Is it not going to fall off the arm of the sofa ?
Project Manager: Maybe if the bottom was just sort of flat and then the rest is like
Marketing: the bottom could be like ch chopped a bit
User Interface: But then it would not sit as comfortably in your hand
Project Manager: It would still be comfortable I think We c we could handle it I think
Industrial Designer: Thing is like that it is not going anywhere particularly
Marketing: Maybe it could it could be on the bottom so you would not loo like if it is flat here so it sits up
User Interface: Oh that would be nice
Project Manager: Ah it would fall over all the time though It would be annoying
Industrial Designer: it is less what is th ha
Marketing: I g If it is weighted maybe
Project Manager: Kay we are done designing
Industrial Designer: H it is got higher centre of gravity like that
Marketing: So is this a goodlooking remote ? Would we want to show it off to our friends ?
User Interface: Three You would though because it is bit it is more interesting than other remotes
Project Manager: I think it was another colour and it was like I think it would look I think maybe a two
Industrial Designer: I would definitely go for that rather than like your average plain old remote like that
Marketing: I mean I gue it is personal taste but
Industrial Designer: but definitely in another colour I am not happy with those colours
Marketing: so should we say two for that ? question number five What is will people be willing to spend twenty five Euros on this product ? Remember that eighty percent of users were willing to spend more money when a remote control looked fancy
User Interface: I think we have to market it in the right way that to say that it is simplistic So people do not just see it and think this is so simplistic I do not want to spend twenty five Euros We have to market it
Marketing: it the marketing will have a lot to do with it
Industrial Designer: And the kinetic energy shakerstyley whoo
User Interface: And the kinetic energy part
Marketing: Shake it and the buttons fall off
Industrial Designer: But you know thosell be firmly on
User Interface: Do not shake Oh no the plus You are
Marketing: No I guess I do not know much about the remote control industry how much your average sells for
Project Manager: But you are our Marketing Expert
Marketing: but I know I am are not I ?
User Interface: I think they are about ten po ten pound are not they ? About ten pounds Fifteen ?
Marketing: But you do not have to buy batteries So in the long term this can actually save you money So we will market it that way too So I think with a good marketing scheme and the personalisation options it will
Project Manager: I would give it a two still though
Marketing: number six Can someone read it out ?
Industrial Designer: Does this prototype match the operating behaviour of the average user
Marketing: So that was mainly that the statistics
User Interface: I think it does very well
Industrial Designer: because the most accessible buttons are the volume and the and the channelchanging And it is just you will not have to think about it You do not have to look down to find them They are clearly there easy to use
Marketing: I guess the I think the key word there is average because there were some people that used the video input and sound and stuff But they are not you and I really Number seven C Heather could you push it down ? Will this remote control be easy to find when lost ? Remember that fifty percent of users lose their remote regularly
Project Manager: We have the alarm system
Marketing: Now is there the is the alarm system still was it implemented ?
User Interface: the bu when you press the alarm system the lights behind the and it will vibra
Industrial Designer: l lights on and or flash as well But I mean it is not obviously obvious from the outside that that is going to happen because you can not s particularly see an alarm
User Interface: It will be again in the marketing
Project Manager: I thought the light from the inside was going to light up Or or was it going to make a noise ?
Industrial Designer: But when the alarms not
Project Manager: You press the button it makes a noise right ?
Marketing: It turns into a duck and starts quacking
User Interface: Oh that would be brilliant I would be tempted to
Industrial Designer: Well the thing is if it was had an alarm system I mean when it when it lights up as we I mean it could light up when the alarm went But if it was hidden underneath the cushion or something there would not be any point So you can not see the alarm but it would light up
User Interface: It would have to be in the market
Project Manager: I though w it was going to make a noise
User Interface: but you still could not see it
Industrial Designer: but you can not see an alarm inside the alarm system itself
User Interface: It would just be a little speaker on the back or something
Marketing: We oh you are just explaining why it is not on the prototype But it will be there So we can we could say that We can give it a one because compared to every other remote ever m ever made this one will be easier to find
Industrial Designer: That was not very clear
Marketing: Question number eight Will it be easy to learn how to use this remote when brand new ? Remember that thirty four percent of users usually found it difficult So it has to be it is eas they will pick it up and they will know what to do
User Interface: So the plu the plus w once that is written down on the page that will be really simple
Marketing: The plus thing needs to be worked on
Industrial Designer: just because it is we have decided to reduce it down to the basic buttons I think that in itself makes it so much easier to use
Marketing: Do Does it make more sense for the middle one to be an just an enter button ? So then you would have to push two buttons every time at least
Project Manager: so it is just like channel six six enter
User Interface: That kind of annoys me though when it is zero six when you have to press
Project Manager: but you do not have to press zeros
User Interface: I do not know why
Marketing: You could just press six enter
Project Manager: And then like twelve enter
Industrial Designer: And or sixty six enter y I think that is probably more straightforward Good
User Interface: I would say w one
Marketing: we will say yes it is one ? will it minimise the effects of RSI which was repeated strain injury ? which affected over a quarter of users
Project Manager: I think so It is like right in the
User Interface: But if you are zapping
Project Manager: Your thumb might get a little bit
Industrial Designer: that is what I was thinking
User Interface: I do not think it will f
Industrial Designer: We may have to do some more research into other strain injuries that we do not know about
Project Manager: And that is kind of what the the PowerPoint slide thing said would be good for RSI so maybe it is but
Marketing: I do not know what other options there are
Industrial Designer: I think we are getting
Marketing: Could I mean you could hold it in your left hand and d use your index finger But there is not really any other options unless it is like a keyboard So I think we did as as much as you can with a remote control So one or two do you think ?
User Interface: I I would say t
Marketing: Two number ten Did we somehow incorporate the company colour and logo ? Now is the colour going to be there even if it is like vanilla ?
User Interface: N We we can not really do that because for example on the banana theme we can not have it as being yellow It will not stand out So n it is not always going to be the same colour
Marketing: It sounds like the colours something that we
Project Manager: Well the colours are yellow and grey So it could be grey on the banana one
Marketing: But I mean the yell d yellows ugly though
User Interface: we did not even rea
Marketing: So I think we will have to talk to our executive managers and see if we can get away with just the RR
Industrial Designer: Mm I think this is the the factor that we have been least successful in confronting
User Interface: or or like that is grey and it would not be that expensive to have a little bit of metal No ?
Marketing: And the buttons in the middle So do you think that is more of a three then ? Three four ?
Industrial Designer: Four I think Well I do not
Marketing: Well we have good reasons for it so we but we can still put a a four ? and final question did we stay true to our motto and put the fashion into electronics ? Current trends of fruits and veggies desire for sponginess | The team agreed that the prototype had a fancy look-and-feels once they did not choose the traditional ugly black and grey color but incorporated the company's color. Although, there were only push buttons and no LED display, the incorporation of the kinetic energy, making the device more durable and rubber material made it technologically innovative. Moreover, the team thought the device was easy to use and good looking but Project Manager suggested that the company logo could be smaller. Besides, the device's simplistic made it stand out and customers were willing to pay a little more for that and its good appearance. Last but not least, the device could match the operating behavior of the average user and the alarming function, a light would vibrate, added value to the device. |
#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, take a seat please.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Wilshire. Nice to see all of you again.
#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, do you know why you are here?
#Person2#: Well, I suppose you want to talk to me about my, ah, unusual teaching methods, right?
#Person1#: Emm, in a way, yes, miss.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen. I'm sorry, but the way we learn math when we were in school just doesn't cut it with the kids of today. They need more hands-on learning, more special projects and more in your face instruction.
#Person1#: We know and that's what we wanted to talk to you about.
#Person2#: I'll be happy to bring this up with the Principle if necessary.
#Person1#: Well, you can talk with him when he gets here in a minute. But I wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion to head of the math department.
#Person2#: Oh, well. In that case, thank you very much. | Mrs. Boddington thought Mr. Wilshire wanted to talk about her unusual teaching method. Actually, he wants to tell her that she is promoted to be the head of the math department. |
Marketing: The other criterion is is it technologically technologically in innovative
Industrial Designer: Is it easy to use ?
Project Manager: Feasible ? You said previously that you there is microphone inside an
User Interface: this is microphone array in fact
Industrial Designer: It is a micro array
User Interface: So they they they they there is a microphone array
Project Manager: and you have the there is the technology inside that recognise simple vocal comments ? And you can turn it so maybe it is techno technologically innov innovative ?
User Interface: So you can capture voice you c so you can capture s voice from different directions
Industrial Designer: And I think you you have never seen a rou a round remote control so it is I
Marketing: bu but when you say technologically it is more I do not know in the core or single
Industrial Designer: I see you have microphone array embedded You have
Marketing: th that is another really good point Maybe
Industrial Designer: I think technically it is acceptable so
Marketing: So using the same scale two ?
Project Manager: Two ? I would say two
Industrial Designer: Two two It is it is fine so
Project Manager: It is better like that is not it ?
Marketing: Now maybe the most critical one | The controller had an embedded microphone array which could recognise simple vocal commands and the four microphones could capture voice from different directions. It also had tactile buttons, which was a really good point. |
Nigel: Gina, Carrie, when we are all better we can do this in the office!
Nigel: <file_video>
Gina: Damn straight, although my pilates move to show you my heals earlier was more strenuous!!
Nigel: Gina, how’s the hamstring, you should get a sports massage 🤔
Carrie: Challenge accepted!
Carrie: 🙂
Gina: Nigel tender! Great plan!! | Nigel, Gina and Carrie want to do some exercises. |
a lord: Hello, how are you
a nun: I am well thank you. You?
a lord: good, where are you from?
a nun: I am from the countryside, where the nunnery is.
a lord: ah, I am the person in charge of collecting taxes there
a nun: Well, that must be an interesting profession.
a lord: yes, I am a lord that serves the king
a nun: Are you here to confess?
a lord: yes, yes I am
a nun: Please confess your sins to the priest.
a lord: I am a very greedy man, please forgive me lord
a nun: The lord will forgive you. Pray with me.
a lord: Thank you lord
Summarize the dialogue | a lord is collecting taxes in the countryside. He is a lord that serves the king. He is here to confess his sins to the priest. |
old man with a fishing rod: I'm just trying to catch some fish to feed my grandchildren
Summarize the dialogue | An old man is fishing. He wants to feed his grandchildren. |
Julia: Kate's playing tonite with her new band in Spatiff, wanna join?
Kim: I'd love to, but I'm stuck at the computer tonight :-(
Kim: But hey, let's do sth this weekend. Hm?
Kim: btw: didn't know she had a new band... what happened to the old one?
Julia: Tom, the guitar guy went on a contract to Dubai, so they're not playing for now.
Kim: uhm. I see.
Kim: So, how about the weekend?
Julia: :/ I'm out of town. I'll be back on Monday.
Kim: Monday sounds good.
Kim: Looks like there's a jam session in Harris.
Julia: acoustic one?
Kim: Yep.
Julia: ok, I'm in! XD
Kim: It starts at 9 p.m. but I'll try to be there a bit earlier so that we can get a table.
Julia: Ok, need to go back to work now.
Kim: Cu on Monday ;-)
Kim: Cya! | Kim can't join Julia for Kate's concert in Spatiff. Kim and Julia will go to an acoustic jam session in Harris on Monday at 9 pm. |
Tom: Do u guys have any family friendly films that you would recommend?
Nancy: Incredibles, Zootopia, Despicable me
Gina: i love despicable me! It’s so funny!
Tom: it’s always such a struggle finding something we all enjoy
Gina: what about Toy story, Inside out or Up
Tom: cheers guys! | Tom is looking for family friendly films. He should check out Incredibles, Zootopia, Despicable Me, Toy Story, Inside Out and Up. |
#Person1#: Well, Randy, I'd say you've got a bad case of the flu. The main thing to do is get plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids. I'll prescribe something for that throat.
#Person2#: Thanks, doctor. Is there anything I can take for this headache?
#Person1#: Some aspirin or Panadol should help. You can pick some up at the pharmacy when you go to fill your prescription.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Randy. Take care. | #Person1# prescribes medicine for Randy's flu and suggests aspirin or Panadol for his headache. |
servant: Hello
general: Ah, the bringer of steaming vitals and excellent wine. How do you fare?
servant: I am very well! How about you? been long I saw you at the foyer.
general: I could be much worse. I have something for the king. Is he on the premises?
servant: He left not too long ago
general: Indeed. My timing is disappointing. Would you give him something for me?
servant: yes I can
general: Make sure he receives this. And tell the king that our person of interest had it stuffed in his pocket.
servant: I will do that sire!
Summarize the dialogue | general has something for the king. The king left not too long ago. The general wants the servant to give him the thing and tell the king that the person of interest had it in his pocket. |
#Person1#: I want to mail this letter overseas.
#Person2#: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.
#Person1#: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?
#Person2#: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it.
#Person2#: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.
#Person2#: That's OK. Fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: How much is the rent per month?
#Person2#: It's 100 yuan per year.
#Person1#: Here is the form and money.
#Person2#: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?
#Person1#: No, Thank you. | #Person1# wants to mail the letter to the U.S and #Person2# tells her that it takes four or five days. Then #Person1# asks for a post office box. |
chef: Whiskey is far to simple. I use only the finest and rarest ingredients. I brought some fantastic creme liquor from Ireland we shall use for our special guests.
a serving wench: who are you calling special guests? These soldiers are from just down the block! But that's not to say they don't appreciate a bit of fine cooking! I need this knife sharpened to shave my chocolate!
chef: The nobles that are coming tonight to dinner! They may command many soldiers but I don't plan on cooking for hours for a lot that would be happy with a pot of soup. I need to get started on my fine salad.
a serving wench: Well personally I think I should do the cooking, and you should do the serving for once! But somehow I don't think the honored guests would like looking' at your mug instead of mine!
chef: I think we should cook together and then decide who does the serving.
a serving wench: fine, fine, whatever.... just don't take credit for my magnificent dessert!
Summarize the dialogue | chef and a serving wench are preparing a meal for the nobles that are coming tonight. |
rat: You are an evil creature! My life will not end this way!
snakes: Very funny, your little paws have no affect on me.
rat: How do you have no soul? Must be depressing to live so callously.
snakes: Not really, I am an animal, as are you, and we just need to survive. My belly is empty and soon it will be full...no hard feelings.
rat: Well I can't eat you. You're too large. Maybe you could eat something else besides me.
snakes: I see your little lizard friend over there but he is tough and has very little meat. No, I think you will be good.
rat: Look what I just did. Now you can take this lizard. He wasn't tough at all. Just a fake front.
snakes: Tempting, what else can you give me?
rat: I can maybe bring you some frogs.
snakes: I love frogs, make it 5 a week and I will spare you.
Summarize the dialogue | rat is afraid of snakes. Rat will bring snakes 5 frogs a week. |
Milo: Hi
Noelle: Hi
Milo: How's it going ?
Noelle: Everything is ok I finished my private lesson some time ago and now I'm just at home. I was talking to my student for so long time. Like 1 hours in general during and after the lesson. She even wanted to pay me more because she had taken my time but I didn't even want it since it was also my fault that we were talking and it wouldn't be fair.
Milo: Cool
Noelle: And how about you?
Milo: Nothing I'm just just drinking coffee watching a movie
Noelle: Nice
Milo: ;)
Noelle: :) I've realised I need to learn English xd
Milo: Why?
Noelle: It don't know so many words yet... connected with law, parts of a car, medicine etc. Idioms, everyday words
Milo: I see
Noelle: What happened that u drinking coffee and not beer? Haha
Milo: I only drink on the weekends now
Noelle: Since when? Lol
Milo: Since I've been in congo
Noelle: Why that? What's the difference if it's Congo or Uganda or other countries?
Milo: Just because I don't feel like drinking during the week here
Noelle: Good | Milo is watching a film and drinking coffee. He stopped drinking alcohol at the weekends after visiting Congo. Noelle plans to improve her English by learning more vocabulary and idioms. |
#Person1#: You know, I don't quite understand the Chinese criterion of beauty. I mean, I asked some Chinese guys who had seen my girlfriend. I asked them, Isn't she beautiful? They were looking at me with eyes wide open, like ... and they even wondered how in the world I could ever have fallen in love with her!
#Person2#: I understand. I've heard quite a few people say that most Chinese women that foreigners have chosen are not pretty at all. I know I'm one of those that they were describing. I'm surely not beautiful.
#Person3#: Oh, come on, although you married a foreigner, you're not that bad!
#Person1#: I mean I think my girlfriend is very pretty and cute. She has these red cheeks, and her silk hair has been evenly cut. Very pretty, very charming.
#Person3#: Chinese don't notice that sort of thing at all. Amy, what is that saying?
#Person2#: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
#Person3#: Yeah, that's right. Magic love. | #Person1#, #Person2#, and #Person3# are discussing the Chinese criterion of beauty. #Person1# cannot understand that and #Person2# thinks beauty is in the eyes of the beholders. #Person3# agrees it's magic love. |
#Person1#: did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?
#Person2#: no, but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend.
#Person1#: yes, that was surprising. I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go.
#Person2#: they must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood.
#Person1#: they're also one of the richest couples. They have so many money and they can buy almost anything they want.
#Person2#: I also heard that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes made an appearance at the Oscars.
#Person1#: did either one of them win an Oscar this year?
#Person2#: I think Tom might have been nominated for one of his films, but I don't think he won anything.
#Person1#: Tom Cruise may be handsome, but I think he's a bit crazy, don't you?
#Person2#: yes, his marriage to Katie is actually quite scandalous.
#Person1#: I still think that they only got married to get more publicity for their movies and themselves.
#Person2#: people in show biz can have such an easy life ; I don't know why they have to make it so complicated.
#Person1#: I would never want to be a celebrity because the paparazzi would also be after you.
#Person2#: that's true. I guess it would be difficult to have people taking pictures of you everywhere you go.
#Person1#: thank goodness we're not rich and famous!
#Person2#: being famous, I can do without, but I wouldn't mind being rich. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the Oscars, which Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend. They also talk about the marriage of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes which #Person1# thinks, it is for more publicity. They think it is difficult for celebrities to stand paparazzi. |
Kai: how the fuck do i change those strings XD
Alex: ...
Alex: Just bring it with you to practice today ;).
Connor: hahaha told you you shouldn't get a floyd rose
Kai: yes you did XD
Alex: It's fine, I'll show you :). | Alex will show Kai how to change the strings today. |
#Person1#: Hello, Kate.
#Person2#: Hi, Peter. I didn't see you last night. Where did you go?
#Person1#: I was almost on line the whole night.
#Person2#: Did you play network games the whole night?
#Person1#: No, I listened to the music, too.
#Person2#: What are you going to do now?
#Person1#: I'm tired. I need a rest. | Peter tells Kate he stayed up and he's tired now. |
#Person1#: You must like to dance, right.
#Person2#: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?
#Person1#: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.
#Person2#: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.
#Person1#: Thank you for saying. I think you are light on your toes too. Oh, the music starts again, would you like to have another dance, miss?
#Person2#: Ok, that would be great. Do you like modern dance? I don't care for it.
#Person1#: Neither do I. I don't like any kind of modern dances all. | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance. |
Claire: Honey
Josh: ?
Claire: One question
Josh: Ok
Claire: What do you want to eat today?
Josh: And what are my choices?
Claire: Good question :D I don’t know… pasta with some sauce? First I thought about spaghetti, but we don’t have meat :P
Josh: Spaghetti sounds ok. I’ll buy some meat after work
Claire: Oooooo, will you?
Josh: Sure. But it’ll be about 6
Claire: Ok, i’m also staying a bit longer today
Josh: 1 or 2 pack
Claire: Can be 2
Josh: OK
Claire: We’ll eat it also for tomorrow
Josh: We’re going to Tom tomorrow
Claire: Ahhhhhhh, right. So 1 then
Josh: Good
Claire: :)
Josh: Anythign else?
Claire: No, thats all | Claire wants to eat spaghetti. Josh will buy some meat after work. It will be about 6 because they are staying a bit longer at work. 1 pack of meat is enough because thay are going to Tom tomorrow. |
Marketing: Now i if we look at fashion in general Wha what we really see this year is that everything from clothes to shoes and furniture is is inspired by fruits and vegetables so I think we really have to take this into account for the design of the the thing Because it is it is really what people want Even if it is in general fashion we want it to be in the remote control And then if if we take the ordering or the ranking of all the points fancy look and feel has on a score of seven would have six as importance the remote control has to be technologically innovative it is three Then easy to use it is not so important actually with respect to other y other ones So we see fancy look an look and feel is the most important one and then if we combine this with the fashion from Milan and Paris we go to the fruits and vede vegetables And the other point I have not mention is people wan want to have a spongy touch so this is this maybe does not really fit with the wooden design
Industrial Designer: but the problem is which kind of material do you need to to be spongy ?
Marketing: thi this is this would be like plasticlike but rubber mayb maybe you know rubberlike
Industrial Designer: Very stuff rubber rubber desi
Marketing: tha tha that was the main point I think from the trend in fashion | That year everything from clothes to shoes and furniture was inspired by fruits and vegetables so the marketing suggested taking that into account. The marketing also mentioned that people wanted a spongy touch which meant the product might be partly wooden and partly rubber-made. |
thief: Look - as much as I like bacon, I think that would be wasting a noble creature such as yourself. Just think, how many peasants would want to take on a boar, and a guy with a knife? We would eat like kings!
boar: You got a point there.
thief: Do we have a deal?
boar: Ye I guess. *snarl* Aint got nothing better to do.
thief: Excellent friend! What food would you like us to go after first? There's a farmer down the road that has something of a reputation for mushrooms . . .
boar: Hm, Ill eat anything. Mushrooms only sound good if theyre the ehm, magical type *snarlllll*
thief: Well Danger Bacon, if the rumours are true, his "secret" mushrooms are located behind his hay barn . . .
Summarize the dialogue | thief and boar will go after the farmer's "secret" mushrooms. |
families: Come over here little child
child: Who are you calling little? I'm big! I'm mummy and daddy's favourite!
families: But are you my child?
child: How many families are you? Why do you have one voice?
families: I am about 32 families we are all one.
child: Wow, that's a lot of hugs!
families: That is a lot of hugs here are more!
child: Aw thanks! Look how many hats I have!
families: Wow you should put them on!
child: I don't need so many hats. Here, enough for all of you! There's nothing to shade oneself on a hot day here.
families: Thank you so much for the hats!
child: No problem! I've seen the bottom of the lake, it's very deep you know?
families: What how???
child: The looking ball, sillies! Some say the lake's as deep as the heavens, but I haven't seen the depths of the heavens. Have you?
Summarize the dialogue | The child is mummy and daddy's favourite. He has a lot of hats. He has seen the bottom of the lake. |
#Person1#: So it looks like we start selling in the U. S. next year.
#Person2#: Did Mr. Lin put you in charge of marketing?
#Person1#: He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge, or whether he wants to hire an American. But even if he hires an American, I'll probably be transferred to our American office.
#Person2#: Where will it be?
#Person1#: We aren't sure yet. Maybe L. A. I think L. A. would be the best idea.
#Person2#: Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U. S. ?
#Person1#: Yes, the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything. Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff. It's going to be good. We can compete more directly with them.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Our computers have a high level of quality now. We can demonstrate it. And our prices will be good. So I think it will really be worthwhile.
#Person2#: You seem excited about it.
#Person1#: Well, you know I studied marketing in America. So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me. I'd love to be part of the team.
#Person2#: Do you honestly think we can compete though? All the computer giants are there.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I think we can compete. I think we can make a name for ourselves. It will be hard at first. But if we develop a good advertising campaign, I think we can break into the market.
#Person2#: The company will have to choose a good advertising firm. And then there's the problem of quality. How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good?
#Person1#: It takes some time. Because even if the quality is high, people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name. Name recognition is crucial.
#Person2#: Well, I hope it all works out, John. I think if you're part of the team, things will go well. But you know we'd all miss you here. So I won't say I'm happy to think that you're leaving.
#Person1#: That's very nice of you to say. But if we set up an office there in the States, maybe you could try to become part of it.
#Person2#: Me? No way. I'm dedicated to the company, but I'm not going to leave Taiwan. I'm happy here. | John will probably be transferred to the American office to start selling there because the recent agreements between governments enable them to sell at a much lower tariff. John thinks they can compete and break into the market if they develop a good advertising campaign. John invites #Person2# to join their office in the States in the future. #Person2# rejects because #Person2# doesn't want to leave Taiwan. |
Lydia: hi, Luke!
Luke: Hi!
Lydia: How is America treating you?
Luke: It's good.
Lydia: Will you visit for Christmas?
Luke: I don't think so.
Lydia: I see, spending it with somebody there?
Luke: yes, seems so.
Lydia: I've heard.
Luke: it's life...
Lydia: Exactly. | Luke is in America and he will not visit for Christmas. |
bandit: Whatcha doing there?
Summarize the dialogue | The bandit is doing something there. |
monkey: Hmm.. i love trouble, so what's the plan?
outlaw: I'd like you to help me rob the travelers along this walkway. You're a lot more mobile than I am.
monkey: Yes, yes , yes, this is going to be a lot of fun
outlaw: what do you want out of it?
monkey: Hmmm, interesting question. I'll decide when the deal is doen
outlaw: How will i know you won't take all the wares?
monkey: You don't, but really don't have any use for them
outlaw: Alright. So last when I was in town I heard some of the middle class merchants were moving through to deliver some goods soon. Heading north.
monkey: Ok, what kind of stuffs do you want, jewelries, weapons or money?
outlaw: Money and jewelry. If there are any small oranate knives, I would take those too.
monkey: Ok, i'll carry as much i can, you know i can't really carry as much as aman of your size will
Summarize the dialogue | monkey will help the outlaw rob the travelers along the walkway. |
fox: I have tried cooked meet before, when I hunted nearby the castle's village. I was attracted by the smell of the meat cooking on the fire and tried it, but the texture felt like I was eating leather!
hog: I'll eat just about anything, me. The sorceress sometimes has fresh oxen meat from the local butcher, I know that she'd happily share. She's quite fond of talking animals.
fox: Will she turn me into a frog? I have heard rumors about sorceresses...
hog: Not unless you ask her to. She does provide that service for a fee. She really is very nice, you know.
fox: That sounds intriguing, I would like to meet her. Can I follow you there? If not, will you point me towards her house?
Summarize the dialogue | Fox has tried cooked meat before and didn't like it. Hog will go to the sorceress to get some fresh oxen meat. |
#Person1#: What kind of films do you like best?
#Person2#: I like feature films best. How about you?
#Person1#: I don't like feature films. I think sometimes it loses contact with reality. I like to see some documentary films. What kind of feature films do you like best?
#Person2#: I always like to see the oldies, like The Sound of Music, Gone with the Wind. They are really the best - in the acting, the scene and the plot.
#Person1#: You are sort of romantic. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s favorite films. #Person2# likes feature films but #Person1# likes documentary films. |
#Person1#: Are you ready, honey?
#Person2#: Sorry, not yet! can you help me to select the dress? i don, t what i should wear to fit thinner party.
#Person1#: Just dress formal.
#Person2#: How about transom?
#Person1#: It is too loud, we'll handle some official business first before the dinner.
#Person2#: Oh, i nearly forget it.
#Person1#: You can put on your white shoes, it fits every occasion. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to help select the dress, and #Person1# advises to dress formally. |
#Person1#: How's your new job going?
#Person2#: Really well, thanks.
#Person1#: How are you finding your new boss?
#Person2#: She's not bad. She's a bit bossy, but I'm sure I'll get used to her.
#Person1#: Would you rather have her or your old boss back?
#Person2#: She's far better than my old boss. He didn't know how to express his opinion without putting at least one other person down.
#Person1#: How about your new co-workers?
#Person2#: They are all pretty easy-going. It's a very friendly place to work.
#Person1#: Do you miss your old co-workers?
#Person2#: Of course. I spent so much time at my old workplace that I got to know them all very well. They were like family to me.
#Person1#: Do people in different departments get along with each other?
#Person2#: Sure. Since we work together in teams, we have to get along with each other.
#Person1#: Do you like working in teams with people from different departments?
#Person2#: Yes, it helps everyone to understand what we're doing from different perspectives.
#Person1#: Do you like working in teams?
#Person2#: I prefer it to working independently. I think most people do. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s new boss. #Person1# asks #Person2# several questions about #Person2#'s workplace and colleagues. #Person2# misses the old co-workers and prefers to work independently. |
Isabel: Hi
Doug: Hi
Isabel: Ehm
Doug: Yes?
Isabel: Eh-ehm
Doug: Oh
Isabel: Yeah
Doug: Right... your books
Isabel: I'm sorry but I really need them now :/
Doug: I know... can I bring them to you after lunch? I'll still need to make some notes and photocopies
Isabel: Ok, but I really need them back before dinner time
Doug: Yes, don't worry about that
Isabel: Thanks! | Isabel wants her books back but Doug still needs them, too, in order to make some notes and photocopies. They agree that he returns them to Isabel before dinner at the latest. |
Natalia: Hi Julia, i met Sacha at the airport. He told me you're still in UK. Do you need anything?
Julia: thanks Nat. I'll be back only for holidays. I'll call you for a lunch
Natalia: ok. We'll go a couple of days to Barcelona, but for sure we have lunch next week | Natalia met Sacha at the airport. Julia is still in the UK and will be back for holidays. Natalia is going to Barcelona for two days but she wants to meet Julia for lunch next week. |
#Person1#: How do you want your hair cut?
#Person2#: I want it the way Peckham wears it.
#Person1#: Who is Peckham?
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? Even the girls know Peckham. Whatever, I have a picture of him here.
#Person1#: You are a big fan of him! He has strong legs.
#Person2#: Sure, he is a soccer star.
#Person1#: Hey, wake up. It's done. How do you like it?
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's disaster. It makes my head look like a soccer ball.
#Person1#: But it's the same hairstyle.
#Person2#: It looks like the hairstyle of Kahn who stands beside him in the picture.
#Person1#: Oh. I made a mistake. I thought the guy on the right was Peckham.
#Person2#: He plays outside right but it doesn't mean he has to stand on the right.
#Person1#: Sorry, but do not worry. I think I can fix it. Just cut a little more off the temple.
#Person2#: Do it, please. | #Person2# wants a haircut like Peckham's. #Person1# mistakenly cuts it in the hairstyle of Kahn and then promises to fix it. |
Annabell: I burnt my skin a bit
Annabell: Lower parts of my legs lol
Valentin: U got some color?
Annabell: I got red in that place and it hurts
Annabell: <file_photo>
Valentin: U have to put some cream
Annabell: I will do it when i get home | Annabell got sunburned. Valentin suggests she should put some cream. |
#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Green. Please have a seat. I received your resume last Monday and I would like to say I'm very impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: May I asked why you are interested in working for us?
#Person2#: Your company has an impressive reputation. My uncle worked for your company for many years.
#Person1#: Oh, did he?
#Person2#: Yes, but he retired 5 years ago.
#Person1#: Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?
#Person2#: I'm a senior broker in a large company. I deal with clients on a daily basis, handling all aspects of their accounts personally.
#Person1#: Do you think you are the right candidate for this position?
#Person2#: Yes, I do think I am the right candidate for this position.
#Person1#: Why do you think you're the right candidate for this position?
#Person2#: Well, I have a lot of experience in this area. I have all the qualifications you need. I enjoy working with people. In my current job, I'm in charge of a team of eight people.
#Person1#: Well, you might be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, if I were hired, when would you like me to start?
#Person1#: At the end of this month.
#Person2#: And how many accounts would I handle?
#Person1#: You'll be supervising six brokers who manage a combined total of 310 accounts.
#Person2#: What kind of benefit package do you offer?
#Person1#: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year of employment. You're also eligible for medical and dental insurance. And we offer a generous retirement pension plan after 10 years of service. Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: No, not at the moment.
#Person1#: Well, I'll have to discuss your application with my colleagues, and we'll get back to you early next week.
#Person2#: Thanks. It was very nice to meet you.
#Person1#: It was nice to meet you, too. And thanks for coming in today. | #Person1# interviews Mr. Green who is a senior broker in a large company. Mr. Green thinks he is qualified for the position because of his rich experience and leadership. #Person1# seems to be satisfied with Mr. Green and tells him about the job content and benefits package. |
an assistant: Thank you for the offer, but no potion could ever replace this photo. It means far too much to me. And don't worry, I won't tell anyone what you said.
alchemist: Let me a least give you something. A love potion? An intelligence potion? I can brew a less powerful fortune one if you like?
an assistant: Perhaps a bravery potion? It's so embarrassing having to hide out of fear all the time.
alchemist: Awww yes. That I can do. I have me some lions tail around here somewhere.... Let me begin brewing it. Do you think hunting wolves makes one brave?
an assistant: I appreciate your generosity! And maybe hunting wolves would make me brave, I'm not sure.
Summarize the dialogue | alchemist offers assistant a potion in exchange for the photo. assistant refuses. alchemist will brew a bravery potion. |
#Person1#: It's such a nice day outside. Let's take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.
#Person2#: You know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world.
#Person1#: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won't cost you anything.
#Person2#: What kind of errands do we need to run?
#Person1#: Well, we could go to the newsagent's to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher's to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist's to pick up your prescription from the doctor.
#Person2#: I'll only go if we can stop at the office-license to pick up something to drink for tonight.
#Person1#: Fine, we'll do that on the way home, so we don't have to carry it the whole time.
#Person2#: Sounds good. You have to promise not go into any of the stores in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting rooms, especially if the stores have special offers.
#Person1#: I promise. We're only going for a walk to get some exercise and to get some things done that we haven't had time for.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go then!
#Person1#: Do you have any money?
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: For our errands, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street.
#Person2#: You said you were only going to window shop!
#Person1#: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market!
#Person2#: I should have known. . . | #Person1# suggests doing some window-shopping and getting some errands run, like picking up a chicken and #Person2#'s prescription. #Person2# agrees after #Person1# promises #Person1# won't go shopping in the mall. But then, #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# has any money for shopping on the street. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should have known it. |
rat: Hey rat, can i hide here for some time
thief: I am a thief...
rat: Was trying to imagine your reason for coming here
thief: I am hiding out at the moment.
rat: What is your offence?
thief: Robbery, the police won't think to come here for me.
rat: I hope so, what do i get for allowing you stay here
thief: I dunno some cheese I guess?
rat: Wow! Why does everyone thing the only that matters to a rat is cheese?
thief: Well then what would you like? You were not exactly specific?
rat: I would prefer meat along with the cheese
thief: Well what sort of meat do you want then?
rat: Roasted bacon. It's been quite a well i ate those
Summarize the dialogue | thief wants to hide out from the police. Rat will hide him in exchange for some cheese and roasted bacon. |
#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?
#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
#Person2#: It began the night before last.
#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tom
#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.
#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having. | #Person1# doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives #Person1# a prescription. |
king: Hello there, My queen. You are looking as radiant as always
Summarize the dialogue | king and queen are meeting |
#Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Hello sir, may I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. Can I see that T-shirt on the top shelf please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here it is.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: 50 dollars.
#Person1#: 50 dollars. That's too much.
#Person2#: How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.
#Person1#: I don't like that one.
#Person2#: How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like.
#Person1#: That's nice. How much is it?
#Person2#: 30 dollars.
#Person1#: That'll be fine.
#Person2#: Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?
#Person1#: That blue one's fine.
#Person2#: Do you need any more of these shirts?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: How many do you want?
#Person1#: I'll take two more, a red one and a white one. | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose T-shirts and #Person1# buys three in different colors. |
#Person1#: We are here.
#Person2#: OK. How much is the fare?
#Person1#: The total is 45 yuan.
#Person2#: 45 yuan? It is too much, Are you sure?
#Person1#: It is 45 yuan on the meter.
#Person2#: Is there something wrong with your meter?
#Person1#: No. I am sure about that.
#Person2#: OK. Could you give me a receipt?
#Person1#: Yes. This is your receipt. | #Person2# thinks the fare is too much and asks for a receipt. |
lizards: Who needs hands when you got a tongue as long and as powerful as mine? And I have these little fingerlings here that do just fine.
fish: There is an outlaw over there! You have not mentioned him. Is he your owner?
lizards: Oh no! He just stays out here and lives in peace with me.
fish: I see? So he won't mind if I grab some food? I haven't eaten in awhile and I need some strength to climb down.
lizards: Yeah, take you some food there. Where are you going? You think a solo fish can survive out here when you've lived in the water all your life?
fish: I've been adventuring out here for about two years, but it's my first time climbing trees. Here, share some of this banana with me I couldn't even dream of finishing it all by myself.
lizards: I have never had one of these before. Those monkeys take them all and now I see why. Are you not scared of anything down there?
Summarize the dialogue | fish is climbing a tree and wants to grab some food. Lizards will share a banana with him. |
#Person1#: You look pale, Stephanie. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week and I feel really tired.
#Person1#: Why don't you go to see a doctor?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think I should but I have a report due tomorrow. Miss Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.
#Person1#: Well, it's Wednesday today. Why don't you talk to Miss Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning?
#Person2#: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, George.
#Person1#: If you need any help with the report, just let me know. | Stephanie has a headache but doesn't see a doctor because of the report due and George is willing to help with the report and suggests she ask the board for more time |
attendee: Thank you for the warm reception. I am here on behalf of the royal court
local bazaar: Ah, of course. What can I help you find?
attendee: I will love some royal apparel and adornments
local bazaar: Ah, yes. We have such things here, in a large assortment of sizes and colors!
attendee: great, bring me the priciest ones
local bazaar: Ah, a big spender! I'll have my assistant fetch them for you. Perhaps you'd be interested in some spices, as well?
attendee: No spices, we have the finest in the palace already
local bazaar: Is there anything else I can fetch for you to browse while you wait?
attendee: I am fine here...just hurry along
local bazaar: Of course, my assistant is already gathering your things to view.
attendee: that is ok then...the king needs me in the palace as soon as possible
local bazaar: I can have your wares sent to the palace for your inspection there!
Summarize the dialogue | attendee is in the local bazaar on behalf of the royal court. He wants to buy royal apparel and adornments. The assistant is gathering the things for him. |
Ivan: What you want from mcdonalds?
Karina: Just a straw. milkshake
Karina: and a junior chicken!
Ivan: K | Ivan will get Karina a strawberry milkshake and a junior chicken from McDonald's. |
Mason: <file_other>
Mason: I'm wondering when all these idiots will come to the conclusion that children do need to be vaccinated...
Daniel: It always astonishes me that some people consider themselves to specialize in absolutely everything.
Daniel: In medicine, economy, politics and so on.
Daniel: When a doctor tells you: "You have to vaccinate your kid otherwise they can die", you just do it.
Daniel: It's not that hard, Jesus.
Mason: Real renaissance people. :D
Mason: They know everything on everything, you're just jealous. :D
Daniel: Yeah :D
Daniel: They might have had an epiphany as well, we'll never know. :p
Mason: Living in a society sometimes gets frustrating, isn't it?
Daniel: It does, especially when you have to deal with such morons like antivaccinators
Mason: I think that unvaccinated kids should be kicked out of their schools.
Mason: They put at risk other children and it's not fair. Of course it's not their fault, but maybe it would be a wake-up call for their parents.
Daniel: I think they are, at least in several cities.
Mason: Great, finally someone has come to their senses. | Mason and Daniel both agree that kids should be vaccinated. |
Adam: I think you forgot about someone?
Lisa: OMG, I'm sorry!
Lisa: I'll be there in a moment | Lisa forgot about her meeting with Adam. She will be with Adam in a moment. |
knight: Hello, little guy. You'd better not let the queen see you!
mice: I just want cheese. That's it.
knight: How about some bread crumbs to go along with it?
mice: Like a mouse's cheese and cracker!
knight: Exactly!
mice: I don't even know how I got here Knight.
knight: What do you mean?
mice: I remember being outside talking to a wicken and now I am a mouse.
knight: Oh dear. What were you before?
mice: I don't remember. But I think it has to do with me being in these here knight quarters.
knight: Did you do something to anger the wiccan?
mice: I don't think so? Maybe it was because I spelled the beasts name wrong?
knight: Do you think if we paid her off she would change you back?
Summarize the dialogue | mice is a mouse. He was outside talking to a wiccan and now he is in knight's quarters. He doesn't remember how he got here. |
Emily: Is the light suppose to blink?
Michael: Which one?
Emily: Red one on generator
Michael: It is running low on fuel.just pour some init
Emily: Where have you placed the diesel can?
Michael: It is behind the main door.
Emily: Yeah got it | Emily is going to pour fuel in the generator because the red light is blinking. The fuel is in a diesel can left behind the door by Michael. |
soldier: You're a clever one aren't you love? Why I I'm ever in need o' a goose or a' gander I know who to ask. But back to the seriousness! Stay behind me, and no harm will come to ye.
person: Oh goodness me! Well, you do seem very strong and capable, so I'll trust ye, kind sir.
soldier: We must be careful - the heretics tried to kill the Queen three fortnight's past. They dressed themselves up as swans, and hid in her swan pond waiting for her carriage. Nasty bit o' business that was.
person: T-that's terrible! Have they no shame nor sense o' common human kindness? Fer the Queen be quite a nice lady, I know so meself!
soldier: Aye, she gives much kindness to the orphans - after all the orphanage it named after her it is. Why, this here parchment recounts all of her deeds in advance o' her eventual sainthood!
Summarize the dialogue | The soldier is going to the orphanage with the person. The person is afraid of the heretics. |
#Person1#: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.
#Person2#: You should go to the dentist.
#Person1#: I hate dentists.
#Person2#: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to go to the dentist.
#Person1#: It always hurts. I hate going.
#Person2#: Stop being such a baby. If it really hurts that much, just let them knock you out.
#Person1#: O. K ., O. K ., I ' ll go.
#Person2#: Good. You feel better after you do. | #Person1# has a toothache. #Person2# persuades #Person1# into seeing a dentist. |
Mike: can i go with guys for this weekend?
Dad: who is 'guys'
Mike: Sam, John and Greg
Dad: where do they want to go?
Mike: lake, some training before championship
Dad: is someone adult going with them?
Mike: no
Dad: so what answer can i give?
Mike: but dad, go with us!
Dad: hmm
Mike: it will be great!
Dad: i will call their dads if they want to join
Dad: we can have great trip together
Mike: ok ;) | Mike wants to go with his friends Sam, John and Greg for the weekend. Dad has doubts as no adult is going with them. Mike suggests that his dad joins. Dad will call other dads and ask if they want to join too. |
Samara: Frankly, this work is unacceptable.
Jay: Ohhhhh kay?
Samara: You have spent three days on this and it isn't usable.
Jay: Tell me how to fix it, okay?
Samara: Start over?
Jay: Not an option. This is the topic so if you can't give me better info...
Samara: It is your job to find better info!
Jay: Since when? I am just a writer!
Samara: What do you need to improve this?
Jay: Some research or sources, quotes for example.
Samara: Okay, we can do that.
Jay: Are there links to video interviews or anything?
Samara: Not sure. I will check.
Jay: Other than a top level dislike for it, is there anything concrete you can point to that needs improvement?
Samara: It should be in third person.
Jay: No problem. And?
Samara: You forgot our strap line that we are promoting the app with.
Jay: Can add that. And?
Samara: Too many exclamation marks!
Jay: Okay, tone it down. Got it.
Samara: Let's see your revision and I'll work on the sources. Sound good?
Jay: Yep. No problem. | Samara wants Jay to redo his work. The text should be written in third person. He has to add the strap line and remove some punctuation. Samara will work on the sources. |
Al: hi pretty girl
Kyra: umm hi?
Al: wanna talk?
Al: u pretty
Al: hello | Al wanted to chat with Kyra, but she did not seem interested. |
queen: Hello King and princess. how are we today?
king: I am doing really great
queen: Good to hear. Any plans this evening?
king: I want to spend the whole evening and night with you my love.
queen: What about the princess? Should we ask her to leave?
king: Yes, I told her to go spend the night with her best friend
queen: I am excited for our night together love.
king: It has been long
queen: Oh how i have missed you.
king: I missed you too
queen: Let's make this night a memorable one!
king: come closer my dear...
queen: What is it my King?
Summarize the dialogue | king wants to spend the whole evening and night with queen. he told the princess to spend the night with her best friend. |
Sue: Hi Penny what ward is dad on?
Penny: he is on ward 20
Sue: OK do you want me to come and pick you up?
Penny: what time are you coming over?
Sue: I was aiming to be there for 2
Penny: no I will go there straight from town
Sue: OK then I will see you up at the hospital does dad need anything?
Penny: Not I dont think so
Sue: can he do a crossword or anything?
Penny: no love he can hardly see very well to read
Sue: oh dear he must be so miserable
Penny: he is but what can we do
Sue: I know I feel so helpless being so far away
Penny: its ok dear we know you cant do anything he is in the best place xx | Dad is in ward 20. Penny will go to him straight from town. Sue will be there around 2. Dad has a lot of trouble seeing. |
Henry: Do you know what happened to cafe Kohaku?
Julia: The one near Covent Garden?
Henry: Yeah. I wanted to reserve a table, but I can't find them anywhere. Their Facebook page disappeared.
Julia: I'm afraid they're closed :(
Henry: For good?!
Julia: Afraid so. I've been there last week and wanted to take my cousin there, but the place's empty
Julia: Probably the rent was too high.
Henry: Oh no, I loved that place
Julia: Me too. I checked online for the owners and contacted them, but they haven't replied yet. I hope they will reopen somewhere else
Henry: Unless they do it far away, the location was perfect. It was a real gem in this touristy district
Julia: I know, I know... We went the Lilly's in the end, my cousin and I, but it's not the same
Henry: Eh, that's a pity then, I was so looking forward to their brownie
Henry: How was the Lilly's?
Julia: It's all right, it's a different vibe though. I think you should go to the Japan Centre for the same
Henry: Uhm, don't think so. It's always awfully crowded and there are more tourists than normal people like us | Julia was at cafe Kohaku near Covent Garden last week, but it's closed down now to her and Henry's surprise. She contacted the owners, but they haven't replied yet. Henry and his cousin went to the Lily's in the end, but it had a different vibe. |
Jim: Are you in town?
Tom: No, we left yesterday for a few days
Jim: what? where r u?
Leo: at the Lake
Jim: Nokoue?
Leo: no, it's mud LOL
Leo: Aheme
Jim: nice! When r u back?
Leo: Monday | Leo and Tom will be back from Aheme on Monday. |
#Person1#: Do you see the woman? Is she a teacher?
#Person2#: Yes, she is.
#Person1#: Does she teach Chinese?
#Person2#: No, she is an English teacher.
#Person1#: And who's the man in the green beside her?
#Person2#: You mean the man wearing jeans? He's her little brother. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the identity of the woman and the man. |
#Person1#: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?
#Person2#: The mangoes are on sale today.
#Person1#: What exactly are mangoes?
#Person2#: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.
#Person1#: Is the seed edible?
#Person2#: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.
#Person1#: How much does a mango cost?
#Person2#: Normally, they're $2 each. Today, they're only $1 each.
#Person1#: Maybe I won't like the taste.
#Person2#: It's hard to describe. They're sweet, but also sort of citrusy.
#Person1#: How do I tell the difference between a ripe one and an unripe one?
#Person2#: They're similar to an avocado. When the outside feels soft, they're ripe.
#Person1#: Where do most of them come from?
#Person2#: These are from Mexico. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the mangoes are on sale today and then #Person2# introduces mangoes to #Person1# in detail. |
butt: T hold wine as an existence is not one at all.
priest: Oh father, for what have I done to deserve a fate such as this?
butt: You think you have it bad...
priest: Father, is what I see before me an illusion? Say it is so.
butt: No I am real.
priest: What brings you to this holy place?
butt: I am here for when communion is held.
priest: I normally take confession on Sunday but please, allow me to give you holy communion and confession
butt: Hmm I will take up such an offer.
priest: This is his body given to you, this is his blood given to you. Tell me your sins, son
butt: I have not sinned for I am a wine cask. I cannot do anything.
priest: Maybe my eyes have deceived me, for I saw another butt earlier. I apologize, but you have indeed sinned. Wine is sinful unless I administer it
butt: Well I cannot control it.
Summarize the dialogue | butt is a wine cask. He is here for communion. He will take communion and confession from the priest. |
king: Yes let's not forget the spider webs we need to put traps by those holes, I was also thinking about adding some flowers after you step out the exit my wife the Queen will love that.
master at arms: Agreed, perhaps we should have it painted in her favorite color?
king: Oh yes great idea that's why you are masters I'm thinking royal blue that is a Kings color and I need everyone to know and remember who's the King when they enter.
master at arms: Ouch! What was that for?!
king: Sorry Master that was just a friendly hit lol you gave me a great idea can you get rid of this real fast let's think about things for the kids to do I am ready for a a little prince.
master at arms: Oh haha I see, well we could build a maze
king: A maze would be awesome we can have it start right when you walk through the stone arch and I think it will be awesome to put my crown at the finish line for the future prince to find how does that sound?
Summarize the dialogue | king wants to build a maze for the kids to play in. |
Grayson: hey neighbor
Grayson: did u hear those dogs barking last night?
Nancy: not a peep
Grayson: ur lucky
Grayson: i didn't get any sleep at all | Grayson did not sleep last night because of the barking. |
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