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inhabitant: You are the first to notice, you will see why it's here soon enough,
guest: O-oh? That sounds... a little ominous. Who did you say you were, again?
inhabitant: I'm just a slave inhabitant here against my will.
guest: Is that.. but I thought slavery had been outlawed by the former King, at the beginning of his reign!
inhabitant: I was taken as a young boy. My family doesn't even know if I'm still alive
guest: How horrible! This is truly shocking! Perhaps I should not stay here overlong, but gather the nobles to discuss this outrage. I cannot believe the new King would so fragrantly break with the law!
inhabitant: No need to talk about what's going on. I will get my revenge!
guest: But if he is doing this here, so openly, there is no telling whatever foul plans he may have in store. I don't suppose... would you help us? Perhaps keep an ear out for any more of his misdeeds?
Summarize the dialogue | inhabitant is a slave inhabitant here against his will. He was taken as a young boy. His family doesn't even know if he's still alive. Guest wants to discuss this outrage with the nobles. |
mage: Hello goblin. You are lucky to be standing with me, Karest the Great!!
goblin: Why do you say that?
mage: It is your lucky day, I am here to transform you into a man today.
goblin: A tall man?
mage: The very tallest, and smartest and skilled. I have a new spell I am ready to try.
goblin: Will I have a lot of chest hair though?
mage: Do you want a lot of chest hair? I can make it either way.
goblin: Well yeah all the ladies like that right?
mage: Aye, I'll give you a silver tongue and a head full of hair.
goblin: Excellent, I will have to get used to not eating bugs then.
mage: Aye, are you ready to say goodbye to your goblin form?
goblin: I most certainly am, it sucks living in a cave!
mage: Here hold this while I prepare the ingredients
Summarize the dialogue | goblin is lucky to meet Karest the Great, because he will transform him into a man. |
Sylvia: Chris asked me ou!
Rebecca: OMG!
Dave: Whoooooah!!! You go girl!
Sylvia: I know! I’m so hyped!!!
Rebecca: Tell us more! When, where? :D
Sylvia: We’re meeting at 8, but I don’t know where we’re going
Sylvia: He said it will be a surprise <3
Dave: Oh my, so romantic <3
Rebecca: What are you going to wear?
Sylvia: I don’t know, I don’t know where we’re going…
Rebecca: Hm, go with something simple
Dave: But a dress, you need to wear a dress! | Chris asked Sylvia out. They are meeting at 8. |
#Person1#: Ant Shirley, it has been years since we last met. How were you doing in the passing years?
#Person2#: Pretty well. What about you?
#Person1#: Fine. Where are the other guys?
#Person2#: It's a bit disappointing that they are all out for a movie.
#Person1#: Bad timing. I want to see them so much. How are they?
#Person2#: Not bad. I heard you are going to graduate this coming summer, right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's why I'm here. I'm thinking about buying a second-hand apartment.
#Person2#: Did you go to a real estate agent?
#Person1#: No, that will be too expensive.
#Person2#: That's true. By the way, what kind of apartment are you looking for?
#Person1#: My first job's salary will be a bit low. So the cheaper the better. Just one I can afford.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll try my best to find a satisfying one for you.
#Person1#: I'll appreciate it so much. | #Person1# comes to visit Aunt Shirley for help with buying a cheap second-hand apartment as #Person1#'s going to graduate this summer and #Person1# 's salary is low. |
bird: I'm sorry about that is there any way i can help?
dog: Could you, please? Just hop right on my neck here and give me a good scratch, if you will.
bird: okay, can you please bend your head a little, so i can get mre access
dog: Ah! That feels so much better. Thank you. I was just helping my master hunt for food and that itch was making it impossible.
bird: happy i could help, how is the hunting going? Any luck yet?
dog: Sadly, no. I got a great quail yesterday, though. My master was so happy. Have you found any worms today, bird?
bird: no not all, don't feel like having today
dog: Oh no! What's wrong?
bird: I've got enough termites below that oak tree to last me for a month
dog: Not my idea of a good meal, but for you it must be delicious.
bird: you've got no idea of what you're missing
dog: Here's a flower- thank you for scratching my itchy neck!
Summarize the dialogue | The dog is itchy. The bird will scratch the dog's neck. The bird has enough termites to last him a month. |
maid: Hello, what brings you to the Queen's Bedchamber?
visitor: i'm here to say hello to her majesty
maid: Did she ask you to meet her here?
visitor: yes, can you please tell her I'm around, i don't have all day
maid: And who might you be?
visitor: I'm good friend of the King, Lord of castle black
maid: Hmm doesn't ring a bell. I'll let them know though.
visitor: and please make that snappy
maid: Excuse you, sir, but I don't answer to you I answer to this royal family.
visitor: like i said earlier, I'll like to see the Queen. Sorry if my presence makes you uncomfortable
maid: I will but I ask that you don't be so demanding when you have no jurisdiction here.
visitor: Apologies. I'm not that good with words
maid: Much appreciated, I'll go get them.
visitor: I'll appreciate that
Summarize the dialogue | visitor is a friend of the King and Lord of castle black. He wants to meet the Queen. Maid will let them know he's here. |
Jasmine: Hey Eddie! How’s your learning process?
Eddie: I think I may be ok on this course. Of 16 people I was one of 4 to successfully log in to my PC with no issues...
Brooke: We’re so proud 😂😂😂👍
Jasmine: Did they teach you how to print? Because the printer doesn’t work again.
Eddie: No, not yet. But I know how the printer looks like. | Eddie is taking a computer course. He hasn't learnt how to print yet. |
#Person1#: What would you say are your strengths? Based on your resume you seem to have a lot of work experience.
#Person2#: I work well both individually and in groups.
#Person1#: What would you say might be a weakness in your work?
#Person2#: Uhm, wow, tough question! Well, maybe I can be a little nervous at first, and not confident in my work. But that's just in the beginning.
#Person1#: That happens to every one. Our training will help you with that.
#Person2#: That sounds great! I am very interested in learning everything I can about the job.
#Person1#: Tell me, where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
#Person2#: Married with a stable source of income, being good at what I do... I don't think anyone can really accurately predict what their future might hold. But I know it's a learning process, and that is what I intend to do.
#Person1#: Those are very good answers. I have to ask them because part of this process is trying to figure out whether or not you are a good match for us.
#Person2#: That's fine. I expect to be challenged.
#Person1#: Well, I think you just might be the person we're looking for. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s strength, weakness in #Person2#'s work and career planning to #Person1#. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s background and personality suit the job well. |
Joan: Hi dear, how's the Christmas shopping going?
Margaret: Hello love, well I've got a few bits and bobs, but I'm struggling with some people. You finished?
Joan: Oh yes, I start getting things in the January sales! All presents wrapped up by the last week in November.
Margaret: So organised, as ever, dear! Can I pick your brains about presents for your lot?
Joan: Ask away!
Margaret: Well, what about your Hayley and the baby?
Joan: Hayley loves nail varnish and the little one, Jojo is 2 now, so some little cars or trains, wooden railway stuff is nice, we're collecting it now.
Margaret: Thanks, that's great! What about Hayley' s boyfriend, Sammy, isn't it?
Joan: Oh, well, he left her in August, gone back to his wife.
Margaret: Oh, I didn't know, poor Hayley, how's she coping?
Joan: Fine, I help her with Jojo when she's at work or Uni, we manage!
Margaret: I'm so glad! Then there's Darren, Susie and the kids, stuck with them too!
Joan: Oh sis, you have no imagination! Darren and Susie would love some nice wine, cheese and biscuits. The kids, well, Jade loves Smiggle stuff, but it's pricey, maybe some Sharpie pens, pencil case, sketch pads, things like that. As for Quinn, maybe a new messenger bag and some gloves, always losing them, Darren says.
Margaret: Thanks love, some fab ideas. For you, still love Beatles stuff?
Joan: You know I do! Look, I've got so much stuff, you may duplicate what I've already got, maybe a nice silk scarf, something like that.
Margaret: Well, I'd better get shopping then! We're going to the outlet place on Friday, Keith's got the afternoon off work.
Joan: Oh, that sounds nice, I wouldn't mind coming myself!
Margaret: Not this time, love, I'm buying all your presents, after all! Maybe after Christmas would be nice.
Joan: Perhaps you're right! Anyway, got to get on with putting the marzipan on the Christmas cake.
Margaret: Oh yes! I've got to buy one of those too! See you soon dear! Love you!
Joan: Love you too, sis! See you soon, I hope. xx | Joan has all the Christmas presents ready. Margaret is seeking advice on what to buy for the family members. Sammy left Hayley with Jojo and got back to his wife. Joan helps her with the baby. Margaret goes with Keith to the outlet place on Friday. Joan is decorating Christmas cake. |
Matt: hi guys
Jeff: hi, finally a sign of life from you!
Matt: what are you doing?
Mark: we are working on the project
Mark: I called you a few times today
Matt: sorry, I slept long, I had a crazy party last night
Mark: And we've been working on the thing since 9AM
Matt: fuck
Matt: I'm so sorry guys, I completely forgot
Mark: sure you did
Matt: where are you?
Mark: my place, but we're almost done
Matt: oh no
Mark: anyway, come here, we have to talk | Matt forgot to meet up with Mark and Jeff this morning to work on the project. Mark would like to talk to him. |
foreign ambassador: You are a trouble maker. Why should I let you go?
captive: I am innocent. I would never cause anyone trouble. If you let me go I promise to bring no harm to you or anyone.
foreign ambassador: How can I trust you? Do you think I'm really that naive?
captive: I think you are a wise man that attempts to do the right thing.
foreign ambassador: Explain to me what you did exactly to get here. I know the gist, but in your own words,
captive: I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I have been mistaken for someone else. I have done nothing worthy of being made a prisoner.
foreign ambassador: I've heard this story before. I'm skeptical.
captive: Do you have a family?
foreign ambassador: Yes. A wife and two kids.
captive: How devastating would it be if you disappeared and never came home? Please have mercy and do the right thing.
foreign ambassador: You are right about that technically. They would be sad. Sigh...
Summarize the dialogue | foreign ambassador is holding a captive. The captive is innocent and promises not to cause trouble. The ambassador has a wife and two kids. |
peacock: Oh no! What's wrong?
royal family: I am being married off to a prince from another village soon. I am scared.
peacock: Oh dear. Who chose this man for you?
royal family: My parents. He will provide a peace treaty between our villages. He's a nice guy, but i'm afraid of being married and away from home.
peacock: How far away is the village?
royal family: It is very close. I hope there is a Garden like this there. Will you come with me dear friend?
peacock: I'd love to! People keep trying to hunt me here.
royal family: Oh why would they do that! They know you are my Royal peacock!
peacock: I don't know. They've been chasing me all day. I even lost some feathers. See?
royal family: Oh no. My poor peacock. You need to come inside with me.
peacock: Thank you, sweet princess. You have always been so kind to me.
royal family: I will put these hunters to DEATH1
Summarize the dialogue | royal family is getting married to a prince from another village. She is afraid of being married and away from home. Peacock will go with her to the new village. |
Gill: When are you going to do your first marathon?
Tracey: No idea, but it's high time to start thinking about it
Tracey: If I wanted to run in the marathon, I'd have to train a lot
Gill: A friend of mine ran in the marathon without a proper preparation and he fainted during the run.
Gill: You need to be extra careful
Tracey: There are instances like that and they happen very often
Gill: But in my opinion it's all worth trying
Tracey: Agree | Tracey wants to run a marathon but she needs a proper preparation first. |
Christopher: I am so screwed 😰😰
Christopher: I talked with my teacher about which universities I could apply for...😟😟😟😟
Christopher: And my score is too low to do for ones I have wanted to enter😰
Noah: My teacher told me the same. 😖😖
Christopher: I didnt expect that much but he told me that e
Christopher: ven
Christopher: Shit, even*
Christopher: 2 levels lower than these are kinda questionable😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Christopher: My mum is so disappointed
Noah: My mum as well🤷🤷
Noah: What are we gonna do?
Christopher: I don't know maybe I could go some universities not in Seoul.
Christopher: Major doesnt matter at this point 🤼
Christopher: I will talk about taking the exam next year one more time.
Noah: Think that option one more time. you might gonna regret🤷 | Christopher and Noah have both scored too low on their exams, to apply for preferred universities. Christopher is going to take the exam one more time next year. |
soldiers: hello gaurdsmen how are you today?
armed guardsmen: Fine ! Reporting for duties today
soldiers: good well take guard outside this door
armed guardsmen: I'm supposed to be at the watch tower looking out for intruders
soldiers: yes this door leads to the tower
armed guardsmen: I'll rather climb the stares
soldiers: ok suit yourself my good man
armed guardsmen: So what's your duty as a soldier?
soldiers: i fight battles and do guard work
armed guardsmen: Do you think I'm also a soldier?
soldiers: no you are a guard obviously i simply wanted you to take your post
armed guardsmen: I think I can see an intruder from a distance
soldiers: go take care of it ill watch the tower entrance
armed guardsmen: Sound the alarm to alert the other guards
Summarize the dialogue | armed guardsmen are reporting for duties today. They are supposed to be at the watch tower looking out for intruders. Soldiers want them to take their post outside the door leading to the tower. |
Berta: Hi, just get here now.
Rosa: Get where?
Berta: Our shopping mall. Everything's on sale.
Rosa: Cool. Be there at once. | Rosa is coming to meet Berta at their shopping mall. |
Ben: Did you make an appointment for Oscar?
Evie: No, was I supposed to?
Ben: He needs his new puppy check.
Evie: Oh. Didn't know there was one.
Ben: Yes, and a microchip.
Evie: Okay.
Ben: And to see when he can be neutered.
Evie: Do we have to???
Ben: Yes, unfortunately. Condition of adoption.
Evie: Aw. Poor guy!
Ben: Has to be done!
Evie: Okay, I'll make it.
Ben: Thanks. | Evie needs to make an appointment with the vet for her puppy, Oscar. |
guard: man this has got to be the worst outpost to get assigned to
hoakbera: I have the power to influence this setting, but im not sure if I should.
guard: how do you mean and what exactly are you
hoakbera: I'm a magical Hoakbera that can see into the future.
guard: wow i have so many questions to ask you but should i really know my future
hoakbera: Take this if you wish to learn more about your future.
guard: i am afraid to look into the future what if it says i get lost in the bog tomorrow
hoakbera: Dont worry about the bog. I'll get rid of that before I look into your future.
guard: can you grant wishes like a genie
hoakbera: Sorry, I can only influence nature.
guard: well as long as you can keep me outta the bog you are good with me
hoakbera: I'll keep us both out of the bog because this swamp water is making me sick.
guard: you telling me i got to stand duty in it all day
Summarize the dialogue | hoakbera is a magical Hoakbera that can see into the future. He can influence nature. He will get rid of the swamp water that is making him sick. |
#Person1#: It sounds that you have a high opinion of him.
#Person2#: He is an all-right guy. I have no bone to pick with him.
#Person1#: Birds of feather flock together.
#Person2#: But he is not a fine wether friend who could sell you down the river.
#Person1#: You cannot judge a person that way. I have a hunch that he is a sly dog.
#Person2#: Depends on with whom. He may be doing things on the sly, but he is honest with me. I trust him.
#Person1#: You can never tell. He might do you in when he sees an angle in doing it. | #Person2# has a high opinion of a guy and trusts him, but #Person1# thinks he is a sly dog. |
troll: "Mm, tasty fish"
fish: Hold it. I have something to tell you before you eat me.
troll: "Talking fish?!"
fish: Ow. I missed.
troll: "Mm. What fish tell troll?"
fish: Ow! I promise I'm trying to make a point.
troll: "Hehe. Fish stop hitting yourself!"
fish: How do you like it troll?? What's your name by the way.
troll: "Me Gruul! Me smash!"
fish: If I hold onto my tail, I can make a loop, and roll away!
troll: "Fish confusing. Fish make head hurt."
fish: See ya! Just gonna roll outa here.
troll: "... you eat this and leave troll alone"
fish: Yum, thanks! You sure you don't want half?
Summarize the dialogue | fish is trying to tell troll something before he gets eaten. |
#Person1#: I'd like to set a fixed time for this meeting before we finish today. Can you all take a look at your schedules?
#Person2#: Thursday mornings are usually the slowest around here. Why don't we set it for Thursday at 10:00 a. m. ?
#Person1#: That's out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. How about Wednesday afternoon at 2
#Person2#: That's all right for my department. I don't know how the rest of you feel. | #Person1# and #Person2# are trying to set a fixed time for the meeting. |
Gabby: How is you? Settling into the new house OK?
Sandra: Good. The kids and the rest of the menagerie are doing fine. The dogs absolutely love the new garden. Plenty of room to dig and run around.
Gabby: What about the hubby?
Sandra: Well, apart from being his usual grumpy self I guess he's doing OK.
Gabby: :-D yeah sounds about right for Jim.
Sandra: He's a man of few words. No surprises there. Give him a backyard shed and that's the last you'll see of him for months.
Gabby: LOL that describes most men I know.
Sandra: Ain't that the truth!
Gabby: Sure is. :-) My one might as well move into the garage. Always tinkering and building something in there.
Sandra: Ever wondered what he's doing in there?
Gabby: All the time. But he keeps the place locked.
Sandra: Prolly building a portable teleporter or something. ;-)
Gabby: Or a time machine... LOL
Sandra: Or a new greatly improved Rabbit :-P
Gabby: I wish... Lmfao! | Sandra is setting into the new house; her family is happy with it. Then Sandra and Gabby discuss the nature of their men and laugh about their habit of spending time in the garage or a shed. |
Sarah: Hi Tim. How about a movie this weekend?
Tim: I'm in.
Sarah: Anything you would like to see?
Tim: No idea. You call.
Sarah: I fancy some comedy after a hard week.
Tim: Sounds good.
Sarah: I'll check this out and let you know.
Tim: OK. L8r. | Sarah and Tim will watch a comedy this weekend. |
The Chair: The next question goes to Mrs Kusie
Mrs. Stephanie Kusie (Calgary Midnapore, CPC): Thank you Mr Chair It has been three months since this pandemic started and the Liberals just got around to announcing help for seniors Seniors are a priority and should be treated as such Why do the Liberals treat seniors as an afterthought ?
Hon. Deb Schulte (Minister of Seniors): Thank you very much There is definitely an interest in and support for our seniors We have been working to support seniors since the very beginning of this pandemic I have just had the opportunity to introduce additional measures today wherein we are introducing a onetime special payment for those who receive OAS
Mrs. Stephanie Kusie: Nearly two months into living in some form of isolation watching their retirement savings take a hit and having to take additional health precautions due to the COVID19 pandemic eligible seniors are set to receive a onetime payment of up to 500 Why does this government consistently undervalue seniors compared with everyone else ?
Hon. Deb Schulte: I just want to make sure that my honourable colleague remembers that we have already given a GST topup of almost 375 for single seniors and over 500 for couples This is in addition to what we have just done today where as you said it is 500
Mrs. Stephanie Kusie: According to Abacus Data 69 of Canadians feel that there will be a second wave in the pandemic and 52 of Canadians believe that there is a shortage of medical equipment including personal protective equipment Given these surprising figures what is the governments plan to bring in enough personal protective equipment should there be a second wave of the pandemic ?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Public Services and Procurement): Our government is aggressively buying lifesaving equipment and supplies that Canada needs from a diverse range of suppliers around the world and here at home We are working directly with businesses across the country to rapidly scale up domestic production capacity to meet current and future needs At this point our primary focus is on frontline health care professionals but we are also exploring federal government assistance in areas of essential services so that PPE exists where workers need it We are following public health guidance on this issue in looking to see where we can best assist
Mrs. Stephanie Kusie: According to Public Services and Procurement Canada despite 18 billion units of PPE being procured less than 6 of N95 respirator orders have been filled less than 8 of surgical mask orders have been filled and just 14 of face shield orders have been filled We know that orders are not deliveries so what is the delay ?
Hon. Anita Anand: Let me start by saying that we are working in an incredibly difficult and competitive global environment and are procuring millions of items : face shields gowns hand sanitizer and N95 surgical masks and ventilators every single day There is a delay in the production of these goods but we have had many deliveries coming into Canada including over two million face shields
The Chair: We will have to go back to Mrs Kusie
Mrs. Stephanie Kusie: A national security expert from the University of Ottawa has said that the national emergency strategic stockpile has failed in the current crisis resulting in some provinces such as Saskatchewan using expired PPE and provinces such as Alberta using faulty PPE that because rashes and headaches What is the government doing to expedite procurement and to counter the risk of faulty PPE given that 34 of the suppliers are from China which has already supplied significant faulty PPE ?
Hon. Anita Anand: I will start by saying that we have multiple supply chains operating at the same time from China and domestically and from the United States and other countries around the world Our first priority is to make sure that we get safe effective equipment and supplies into the hands of our frontline health care workers Given the global supply chains and their competitive nature this is an ongoing project and we are having success for our frontline health care workers
The Chair: We will now go on to the next question from Mr dEntremont
Mr. Chris d'Entremont (West Nova, CPC): Thank you very much Mr Chair Ten weeks ago the Minister of Fisheries in responding to my question in question period acknowledged that the lobster fishery was being negatively affected by the COVID19 pandemic and was facing losses of up to 95 of its Asian markets Mr Chair on April 28 I asked the minister what she was doing to support harvesters who were left out of the 625 million aid package She mentioned that she was looking at sectorspecific areas to make sure that the issues were addressed Can the minister tell us what the governments plan is to directly support seafood harvesters ?
Hon. Bernadette Jordan (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard): Thank you Mr Chair I thank my colleague for that very good question We know that the fish and seafood sector has been extremely adversely affected because of COVID19 We have started to put measures in place to address the issue with the 625 million for processors as well as to make sure that the CERB is available for seasonal workers as well as people who have run out of their fishery EI but we know that more needs to be done The fishery enterprises are uniquely structured which is why we are looking at measures to address the concerns they have I am working with my provincial colleagues as well as my caucus colleagues
Mr. Chris d'Entremont: Mr Chair most fishermen are not eligible for the wage subsidy program due to the stipulation that it can not be used for employees who are related to their employer Most fishing enterprises like farm enterprises are family oriented Many fishermen have their wives their sons their uncles or their fathers working for them and sometimes it is the whole family on the boat Can the minister explain what the governments plan is to support fishermen who do not fit into any actual program and who desperately need direct financial help from the federal government to survive ?
Hon. Bernadette Jordan: Mr Chair we know that because of the unique structure of fishing enterprises they are not eligible for many of the supports we have put in place We have made changes to the CERB to make sure that people who run out of the fishers EI are eligible as well as seasonable workers We know that more needs to be done for the harvesters directly We are working on direct supports We have put in place measures to address processors concerns so that harvesters continue to have a place to sell their product We know that more has to be done I am working with my cabinet colleagues to find solutions and I hope I will have more to say about that very soon
Mr. Chris d'Entremont: In recent weeks lobster fishermen in the gulf region of the Maritimes were shocked to read an additional subsection of regulations that was added to their fishing conditions for the 2021 fishing season This addition was for a catch limitation or quota to which none of the harvesters or advisory members were privy This created quite a chill within the lobster fishery for sure Can the minister tell us how these detailed regulations managed to get added without her authorization and can licenceholders expect to see these same regulations in their conditions when their season gets going in the future ?
Hon. Bernadette Jordan: Mr Chair I want to thank the people who brought to my attention the conditions that were put on licences in the gulf Those were not done under my authorization They were removed right away from the condition of licence and they will not happen
Mr. Chris d'Entremont: My next question is for the Minister of Health Mr Chair on Wednesday February 26 after the death of 23yearold Chantelle Lindsay from Nova Scotia due to complications from cystic fibrosis I asked the Prime Minister whether the government was going to make Trikafta which might have saved Chantelles life available to Canadians Now that almost 12 weeks have passed we understand that Vertex Pharmaceuticals has not yet applied to Health Canada for study Many of my Conservative colleagues and I have recently sent a letter to the minister asking for an update on how we support those negotiations with Vertex Can the Minister of Health tell us when this drug will be available to CF patients in Canada ?
The Chair: Honourable minister the floor is yours
Hon. Patty Hajdu (Minister of Health): Thank you very much Mr Chair My heart goes out to the family of Chantelle who are obviously suffering an unbearable loss I agree with the member that we want to make sure that effective drugs are available in Canada As the member has pointed out Vertex has not applied to sell Trikafta in Canada However there is the special access program that makes drugs like Trikafta available In fact the majority of people who have applied through the special access program to get access to the drug have received access I would encourage the member to continue his correspondence with the manufacturer as will we
The Chair: Mr dEntremont you have 36 seconds
Mr. Chris d'Entremont: MrChair the tourism season is already deeply affected by COVID19 A number of industries businesses and festivals are having to deal with considerable losses of income In my constituency tens of thousands of tourists use the ferry between Bar Harbor Maine and Yarmouth Nova Scotia What is the government planning to do to help the ferry to survive and to resume service next season if the borders remain closed this summer ?
Hon. Mlanie Joly (Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages): I have had the opportunity to speak to my colleague MrdEntremont about solutions to assist people in the tourism sector all over the country and particularly in the Atlantic region In light of the new funding for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency ACOA I will be happy to work with him and with the leaders of the tourism sector | The fish and seafood sector had been extremely adversely affected because of COVID-19. They've started to put measures in place to address the issue with the $62.5 million for processors, as well as to make sure that the CERB is available for seasonal workers as well as people who had run out of their fishery EI, but they knew that more needs to be done. The fishery enterprises were uniquely structured, which was why they were looking at measures to address the concerns they had. Because of the unique structure of fishing enterprises, they were not eligible for many of the supports they had put in place. They had made changes to the CERB to make sure that people who ran out of the fishers EI were eligible as well as seasonal workers. |
#Person1#: You live in Washington, don't you?
#Person2#: No. I work in Washington, but I live in Maryland. My home is in Potomac, Maryland.
#Person1#: How far is it form Washington?
#Person2#: It's not very far. Just about fifteen miles.
#Person1#: So you commute from home to work. How do you like commuting?
#Person2#: It's not bad. I'm used to it now.
#Person1#: How long does it take?
#Person2#: It depends on the traffic. It takes forty-five minutes in the morning, because the traffic is very bad then.
#Person1#: I suppose the traffic is bad at the end of the day, too, when commuters are leaving the city.
#Person2#: Yes. The worst time is between five and six. It sometimes takes me fifty minutes to drive home, if I can't leave Washington before five o'clock.
#Person1#: How long does it take when there's not much traffic?
#Person2#: Only twenty-five minutes. Commuting is easy then. | #Person2# works in Washington but lives in Maryland. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# takes 45 minutes to commute in the morning and 55 minutes after work if traffic is bad. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I don't think we need the MP4 any more. We would like to refund it.
#Person2#: May I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. You bought it 2 weeks ago, and you can only refund it in one week. | #Person1# wants to refund the MP4 but #Person2# refuses. |
Victoria: Dad, how far are when it comes to mum's birthday party?
Jack: I invited everyone from the list, including uncle Marvin
Victoria: That's marvellous! Is everybody coming then?
Jack: Therese and Tom are on holidays in Spain, so they won't be able to come
Victoria: They're on holidays again?! I envy them so much!
Jack: And Mrs Higgins has just recently had her hip replaced, so she cannot move a lot
Victoria: But that's fine if the others are coming
Jack: Yeah, so apart form these 3 everybody should appear at the party
Victoria: Great dad! I have already ordered a birthday cake
Jack: From "Cookie Queen"?
Victoria: Yeah, from "Cookie Queen" with double chocolate layer
Jack: Ahh… She loves that one, thank you :)
Victoria: No problem. Have you thought about other food?
Jack: Hmmm…I'm planning to prepare her favourite savoury muffins, lasagne, salad with smoked salmon
Victoria: I'm already hungry when I read this :D I could make some puff pastry treats as well
Jack: That sounds good! Make the ones with spinach, they are really tasty :D
Victoria: Okie dokie! What 'bout the present, have you bought anything?
Jack: Yes, those golden earrings she liked so much when we were shopping a few weeks ago :D
Victoria: Fantastic dad! It's gonna be a very cool party then! I bet she'll be thrilled!
Jack: I hope so! We did good job planning it as well!
Victoria: We've always been a dream team ;)
Jack: Totally yes!
Victoria: So speak to you soon dad :*
Jack: Indeedy! Hugs! | Victoria and Jack are throwing a birthday party for mum. They invited the guest and are planning the food. |
Nick Williams: But I will be honest with you the more challenging your learners are the ones who are coming to the end of their statutory education your key stage 4 It is far far more difficult when they are 15 16 to get them back into mainstream So then you are looking more at how you transit then into further education and colleges and so on
Janet Finch-Saunders AM: Yes Thank you In your view—
Lynne Neagle AM: Just before we move on have you got anything to add Sharon in terms of— ? Because obviously we have had the Swansea perspective I mean how effective are Torfaen at reintegrating young people into mainstream education ?
Sharon Davies: As Nick said it does get more difficult at key stage 4 and it is working then with— It comes back to that teamaroundthefamily approach to ensure what is needed for that learner to go back into school what can the school provide It is looking at the whole package of support then that surrounds not just the learner but the family whether it is transport—it is looking at the whole agenda then to ensure that everything is in place for that learner to go back to school where it is possible | The students coming to the end of their statutory education were facing the biggest challenge, for it would be far more difficult for them to go back into the mainstream education process when they turned 15 or 16, not to mention the transition into further education, such as colleges. |
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like a pair of sports shoes.
#Person1#: Well, we have all kinds of sports shoes. Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do?
#Person2#: I just like jogging.
#Person1#: OK, then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes. Here are jogging shoes. Which pair do you like best?
#Person2#: Er. . . , that blue pair. I need size 43, please.
#Person1#: Here you are. You can try them on.
#Person2#: Very comfortable. I'll take them. | #Person2# likes jogging so #Person1# recommends jogging shoes. #Person2# buys a blue pair. |
well off business man: Well, ARE you dirty and a nuisance?
stray cat: I have no access to clean water to bathe in, so I am a little dirty although I try to stay clean. And I try to not be a nuisance, although sometimes I take food from the garbage to feed myself.
well off business man: Ah, so YOU are the varmint who has been leaving a trail of trash everywhere!
stray cat: I do my best to not leave trash everywhere! It is a hard life I live and you must have pity on me
well off business man: Do the people who run the bookshop not feed you ?
stray cat: No, they do not feed me. Sometimes they give me scraps, but not often.
well off business man: I would take you home with me but I travel so much of the time
stray cat: I was so hoping you could take me in, too. I wouldn't be a nuisance and I would be a good companion.
Summarize the dialogue | stray cat lives in the bookshop and he is dirty and a nuisance. He has no access to clean water to bathe in and he takes food from the garbage to feed himself. The people who run the bookshop do not feed him. well off business man would like to take him |
#Person1#: How are the children doing at sport?
#Person2#: I'm very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That's very fast for a kid his age.
#Person1#: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he?
#Person2#: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just prefers running to jumping. Jimmy's very good at the high jump. He can jump over two meters. Again, that's fine for someone hi
#Person1#: Two meters? That means that the high jump bar is above his head! Are any of them good at long-distance running?
#Person2#: The longest race we run is the 1500 meters. A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes.
#Person1#: How are they at swimming?
#Person2#: They're ok. I ask them to swim 500 meters each day. That's 20 lengths of the swimming pool. They're not very fast, but that's ok. I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape.
#Person1#: Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters.
#Person2#: I'd be afraid to jump from that height!
#Person1#: I think that these kinds haven't learnt to be afraid yet. She started diving from a lower height, but she soon wanted to go higher.
#Person2#: It seems that they really enjoy to go faster, higher and further. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the kids' satisfying performance at sports. Timmy can run very fast, Jimmy's good at the high jump, a few of the boys and one girl can run 1500 meters very fast, and Kate's good at diving. |
woman: Hello good merchant, do you have anything for a fine lady like me?
merchant: Depends ma'am! What are your interest?
woman: Something fancy, I can afford most things
merchant: Ah well I have just the thing. I have a new diamond ring! It's quite a rarity!
woman: A diamond, I have heard of them, the king has them on his crown.
merchant: Yes! Quite an expensive treasure. Made from compressing coals!
woman: I thought they were dug up from exotic places.
merchant: They can be, but we've learned that coal compression can create this beauties after a few years of compression!
woman: Wow, they sure have come along ways haven't they. creating diamonds
merchant: Yes ma'am. Now for you... I have a appetizing deal!
woman: Oh yes, I am so thrilled
merchant: Let's say 300$
woman: Oh wow, I would pay it but I think my husband might get angry, maybe I should check with him first
Summarize the dialogue | woman wants to buy a diamond ring from a merchant. The ring is made of coal compressed for a few years. The merchant offers the ring for 300$. The woman will check with her husband first. |
Suzie: Hi, Olga...
Olga: What's up?
Suzie: I'm sick again... :( And I'm caughing like crazy
Olga: Oh, poor thing.
Suzie: I don't want you to catch anything so I think I should cancel :(
Olga: That's OK, we can reschedule.
Suzie: I'm so so sorry.
Olga: C'mon, you don't have to apologise!
Suzie: But I cancelled already last time.
Olga: Suzie, I'm human just as you are, I can get sick as well...
Suzie: I know... Well, thank you!
Olga: No problem! Get well soon, honey.
Suzie: <file_gif> | Olga and Suzie will postpone their meeting due to Suzie's sickness. |
Joyce: Hey Doug
Joyce: Honey?
Douglas: yep? I'm kinda busy right now
Joyce: I just wanted to let you know that mum will drop by in the evening
Douglas: <file_gif>
Joyce: very funny | Joyce's mum will drop by in the evening. |
#Person1#: We still have an important attraction.
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: Melbourne Zoo.
#Person2#: What's special about Melbourne Zoo?
#Person1#: The place is a must-see. This zoo was built in 1862, and it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. There are more than 3, 000 species of animals here, including the popular kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and wombats.
#Person2#: Are the animals caged?
#Person1#: Most animals are not locked up in tiny cages. Rather, they are set in almost natural surroundings or well-tended gardens.
#Person2#: That's really special.
#Person1#: Of course, I'm sure you will like it. | #Person1# says that Melbourne Zoo is a must-see because it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. |
Camilla: Don is playing PS again
Janet: Chuck too. Are they 5?
Camilla: More like 15 with their smelly socks
Janet: #marriage
Camilla: <file_photo>
Janet: not fifa AGAIN
Camilla: yep
Janet: poor you! | Chuck and Don are playing PS. Don is playing FIFA. |
peasant: being poor is not nice
family member: it isn't at all, we get to do all the hard and dirty work and still get meager amounts as returns
peasant: you seem to be doing fine
family member: yeah, it seems so. Do you care for some milk?
Summarize the dialogue | Peasant is poor. Family member is doing fine. Peasant will bring some milk. |
shipwright: What are you doing here at the shipyard, craftsman?
Summarize the dialogue | Shipwright is at the shipyard. |
#Person1#: Okay, here are the graphs and figures for this month's sales. Let's review them all together.
#Person2#: This first one, I have a question. . . This graph is marking the sales performance for our line of hair products, right? Can this line be right? It looks like our sales plummeted. I can't believe we did that poorly. . . If I remember correctly, sales went down slightly, but not as dramatically as the graph shows.
#Person1#: I think you are looking at the wrong line. The rapid drop in sales wasn't our hair products. You are correct, the hair product sales decreased slightly, but not dramatically. The one that didn't do so hot this month was the cleaning products. I think there was a problem in the marketing plan. Some people were offended by our advertisements for the cleaning products, but it was already too late to mitigate the damage, so our mistake shows up in the sales.
#Person2#: Well, the good news is the new industrial cleaning products really took off. Look how the sales have shot up over the last two weeks.
#Person1#: That is our one major success. If you look at the other graphs, you can see that most of the other product lines remained steady with little increase.
#Person2#: At lease they stayed the same. That's better than dropping. | #Person1# and #Person2# are reviewing the graphs and figures for this month's sales and analyzing aspects of success and failure. |
#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys.
#Person2#: The black one looks nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: Twenty-five dollars.
#Person2#: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive.
#Person1#: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper.
#Person2#: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size?
#Person1#: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week?
#Person2#: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks. | #Person2# will get a bigger size of the blue jacket for #Person2#'s son in #Person1#'s store next week. |
pig: Hey look! it's farmer bob! I wonder what he is gonna feed us!
farmer bob: Of course I am humble and modest
pig: Here farmer bob! My favorite thing. You can have it.
farmer bob: What's that piggy
pig: oink!
farmer bob: You a so funny better don't make me crave for pork rice
pig: Hey guys! I think he said he is going to feed us rice! Yum! He must like the mud I gave him.
farmer bob: Did you just fart? Yurk
pig: Oops. I must have gotten a little too excited.
farmer bob: OK I forgive you but make sure you make some more babies yeah?
pig: Yeah, yeah! I love babies!
farmer bob: Ok I need to make money 💵
pig: oink oink
Summarize the dialogue | pig gave farmer bob his favorite thing - mud. farmer bob will feed pigs rice. |
#Person1#: Oh, terrible weather. The plane must be delayed.
#Person2#: I know. I can't wait to get home. I have been traveling on business for a month. I really miss my family.
#Person1#: A month is a long time to be away. Well, do you have any children?
#Person2#: I have 2, a boy and a girl. Would you like to see a picture of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Oh, how nice. Now who's this?
#Person2#: This is Jane my beautiful daughter. She's 24.
#Person1#: Is she married?
#Person2#: No. She is studying engineering at Cambridge University. She will graduate this June. And she has gotten a position with IBM.
#Person1#: What an excellent girl.
#Person2#: So she is. And this is my son James.
#Person1#: How old is he?
#Person2#: He is 21. He's in college now and that's my wife Beth, a college teacher.
#Person1#: Wow. You certainly have a lovely family.
#Person2#: Thank you, so tell me about your family.
#Person1#: My husband and I have a daughter Tina. She is a lovely girl, and she likes playing the piano, but I don't have a photo with me.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that you miss your daughter very much.
#Person1#: Yes, I haven't seen her for nearly 2 weeks. | #Person1# and #Person2#'s planes are delayed. #Person2# shows #Person1# a picture of #Person2#'s son and daughter and tells #Person1# about them. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s daughter. They both miss their family very much. |
dwarf: Now you just look cold!
bear: It is warm in your city since we are so deep in this mountain! So I will be fine.
dwarf: So what do you think of my beard? I think it is the best in the city.
bear: Eh. I've seen better. You need to put some honey on it. That's how I make my fur grow so long!
dwarf: Your joking right? It is the best looking beard in all the twelve kingdoms! That's how I attract so many of the ladies.
bear: Of course I'm kidding. It's amazing! How do you get it so luscious?
dwarf: Why it's the honey like you said! It make a good leave in conditioner but sometimes the birds get stuck in it.
bear: Do you eat them? That's my favorite part.
dwarf: I'll never tell.
bear: My mouth is watering. I usually prefer salmon but birds are just as delicious.
dwarf: A bit more crunchy but I'd rather have them cooked. The honey caramelizes in the fire. Yum.
Summarize the dialogue | dwarf has the best beard in the city. Bear thinks it's ok. Bear uses honey to make his fur grow long. |
#Person1#: Good day! Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how may we assist you?
#Person2#: Hello. I need to find out if a Receipt of Proceeds has arrived. I'm from Felix Wasserman Associates.
#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got the L / C number?
#Person2#: It's NX567822100007.
#Person1#: Hang on a tick and I'll check for you. I'm sorry ; we have no record of that arriving.
#Person2#: OK, thanks for checking. Could you give me a ring when it arrives, please?
#Person1#: No problem. I'll be in touch as soon as it comes in. | #Person2# checks the document status from #Person1#. #Person1# will update #Person2# when the document arrives. |
#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and I particularly want to visit the British Museum and the Tower of London. Do you have any tours that include both of them?
#Person1#: Yes, this one does. You visit the tower and Westminster Abbey in the morning. Right after lunch, the tour takes a stop at Saint Pauls. Then the rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum.
#Person2#: How long does the tour take?
#Person1#: About 7 hours. Where are you staying, by the way?
#Person2#: At the Hyde Park Hotel.
#Person1#: Let's see. The bus stops there at 9:50. You should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon.
#Person2#: What is the cost of the tour?
#Person1#: It's 30 pounds including lunch.
#Person2#: Are there any Chinese speaking guides? My friend here can understand only a little English.
#Person1#: No problem. Besides English speaking guides, we also have Chinese speaking guides and French speaking guides. | #Person2# wants to take a one-day sightseeing tour that includes the British Museum and the Tower of London. #Person1# recommends a tour. #Person2# also requests a Chinese speaking guide. |
Jim: Honey I know you are upset
Jim: but I had to do it
Pam: you had to decide behind my back?
Jim: not behind your back but for the both of us
Pam: same thing
Jim: I don't see how
Pam: obviously, clueless as usual. | Jim made a decision without consulting Pam. Pam is angry with him. |
#Person1#: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.
#Person2#: Nah, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.
#Person1#: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'll get you for that comments, George.
#Person1#: Just kidding, M. Why don't you come work out with me?
#Person2#: ah, I don't know a fit works. Last time, all I saw the gym were bunch of lidos, like me.
#Person1#: It works if you keep at it. Come on, let's go!
#Person2#: All right. But so help me it better work.
#Person1#: This feels great. I'm all reed up. I can keep going all night.
#Person2#: Not me. I'm too hot and I'm too tired.
#Person1#: Exercise has no benefit unless you sweat like a pig.
#Person2#: Well, that's not for me.
#Person1#: Thanks for coming, it was a real blessed.
#Person2#: Get out of it! It wasn't as good as you think.
#Person1#: You'll get used to it, Mikel, trust me. | Mike says he gets fatter and George advises him to work out. Mike tries but he feels tired and hot so he wants to quit. George encourages him to keep doing. |
Betty: Hello!
Elie: Hi. Why weren't you at school?
Betty: Lying in bed. Sick,
Elie: Sorry. Mr Atkins asked about you.
Betty: Funny. What could he possibly want from me?
Elie: He didn't say. Maybe it was about the performance next week.
Betty: Were you at the rehearsal?
Elie: Not today. I had a test in biology and couldn't skip it.
Betty: How did it go?
Elie: Pretty fine. I didn't do all the questions but I hadn't studied much either.
Betty: I guess there will be a lot of tests and assignments waiting for me when I get back.
Elie: Don't think about it now. Just get better :-) | Betty is sick and didn't go to school. Mr Atkins asked about Betty. Ellie did't go to the rehearsal today because she had a test in biology. |
townperson: Hello, my fellow man. What brings you to the lake?
villager: Hello I am very thirsty and I wanted the freshest water around!
townperson: Ah yes, this is the most pristine water you can find in the area.
villager: In my old village the water hole is run down and not kept up!
Summarize the dialogue | . Villager is thirsty and wants the freshest water. The water hole in his old village is run down and not kept up. |
god: You will be protected. Avoid the forest. There is great evil there.
bird: God, but through the forest is the only way I know how to get there. How will I fight off the evil?
god: One moment....The cat is dead. You may go now.
bird: Thanks God, you are the real MVP. Well I'll see you later. You want me to just eat the seed and crap it on a villager?
god: That would be delightful. Although, which villager did you have in mind?
bird: Well there are a few merchants selling pies and fruit. It's said that they lie and deceive their customers. How about one of them?
god: Hmm... The naughty one, who spits on my tulips?
bird: Actually, instead of doing your petty work, how about you hand over your offerings to me or I will kill you.
god: Enough! You have tried my patience. I will give the task to another more worthy species. You have been exiled from my birdbath.
Summarize the dialogue | god wants the bird to eat the seed and crap it on a villager. The bird will do it. |
royal chef: Alright alright, I am sorry your royal cat. What was your purpose?
cat: That's better. I have been speaking with the mice, and I think we can, between all of us, come to an arrangement that would suit us all quite well.
royal chef: Hm, go ahead what do you want?
cat: Firstly, to be kept on as I am accustomed to, with the occasional bowl of cream, to keep the mice from breaking their end of the bargain. And second, the mice promise to stay confined to the refuse pile where the food the nobles eat goes, provided that every fortnight a small wheel of cheese is left to them. They also well send any of their offspring to other places, so there's no fear of them running amok.
royal chef: Ah, I guess that sounds like a pretty good bargain, Need not no little mice or kitty in the kings soup. You got a deal cat.
cat: Excellent! You're not too bad, for a human.
Summarize the dialogue | cat and the mice have come to an agreement that suits them all. Cat wants to be kept on as she is accustomed to, with the occasional bowl of cream. The mice promise to stay confined to the refuse pile where the food the nobles eat goes, provided that every fortnight a |
#Person1#: Hey, Tom, did you enjoy your lunch?
#Person2#: Oh, don't mention it. It was terrible.
#Person1#: What'the matter?
#Person2#: The food station was as crowded as usual. I waited for 20 minutes for my sandwich, and when I finally got it the chicken was underdone.
#Person1#: I see. You simply can't blame the server for this.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. Fast food is so popular in this district.
#Person1#: That's true.
#Person2#: Anyway, how was your such, Catherine?
#Person1#: It was good. I brough lunch from home today.
#Person2#: You did? I thought you must feel right at home here as we get as many fast food restaurants as you do in America.
#Person1#: Well, I personally don't like then because i don't believe they are healthy.
#Person2#: I guess you're right. More often than not, people go there only for convenience. The foods may taste good, but generally speaking, they are high in calories, salt and fat.
#Person1#: Yes. I am wondering that you must believe fast food is your lifestyle, don't you?
#Person2#: You bet. Almost all top brands such as McDonald's and KFC are from America.
#Person1#: Well, actually two-thirds of Americans may avoid these places.
#Person2#: Seriously?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's hard to believe but true. | Tom complains about his terrible lunch at the food station to Catherine. Catherine brings lunch from home because she does not like fast food and thinks it is unhealthy. |
Ricardo: is there any place you can imagine living after the PhD?
Anca: Canada, I think Montreal, but I haven't been there yet
Kamil: I'd love to stay in Italy, I feel happy here
Henning: but it's not really possible, is it?
Kamil: I think it's not
Ricardo: Will you come back to Germany Henning?
Henning: I think this is a very possible scenario
Kamil: would you like it?
Henning: I won't mind it | Anca has never been to Canada before, but she'd like to live in Montreal after the PhD. Kamil would love to stay in Italy, but it's rather impossible. Henning won't mind coming back to Germany. |
Dora: Fuck, I hate xmas!
Addison: What happened?
Dora: Nothigh.
Dora: I mean, nothing unusual.
Dora: Just my family's "xmas" mood...
Addison: I see...
Dora: I swear, next xmas, I'm going away!
Addison: You said it last year.
Dora: I know...
Dora: But it's always my father...
Addison: I know...
Addison: I'm sorry it's always like that and they can't change...
Dora: Yeah, me too.
Dora: I don't understant them.
Dora: And I need a holiday so much.
Dora: But not a holiday with my family...
Addison: I really don't know what else I could advise you. We talked about it last year.
Dora: yeah, and nothing's changed :( Bullshit. | Dora hates spending Christmas with her family. |
subject: Hello, your majesty.
king: How are you doing subject.
subject: Good. I assume you summoned me here for an important reason?
king: Yes. I have a secret that has been stealing my sleep for a while now
subject: What is it, your majesty?
king: Story short. I got one of my concubine pregnant
subject: Oh my! How scandalous.
Summarize the dialogue | king got one of his concubine pregnant. |
town sheriff: It is no problem, I find your services to be quite helpful in maintaining law around here.
clergyman: It has been pretty peaceful here. Are you coming to church this sunday?
town sheriff: I do intend to yes, I trust you will be there?
clergyman: Why yes of course. I will be delivering the sermon actually. It'll be a good one!
town sheriff: I see, I will be sure to be there. What brings you to the pharmacy today?
clergyman: One of my clergyman is sick and i came for some medicine.
town sheriff: He will be in my prayers father.
clergyman: Thank you sheriff. He is a tough boy, he will be fine.
town sheriff: Certainly, tis always good to have a resilient young frame.
clergyman: I heard back in the day your frame was a little large.
town sheriff: Well that was another day, all the running around I do it is hard to keep it on anymore.
clergyman: Yea, have you thought about hiring more deputies?
Summarize the dialogue | clergyman is at the pharmacy to buy medicine for one of his clergyman. The clergyman will be delivering the sermon this Sunday. The town sheriff will be there. |
captive: Is there a good place to hide around here/
faery: Be gone. There is nothing here for you!
captive: I'm not looking to take anything. Just a nice spot to rest out of the open.
faery: Humans are dangerous to our way of life. Why are you here?
captive: Once again, I am trying to get out of the open. I am no threat to your way of life.
faery: Do you promise? If you promise to leave when you can I will give you cover.
captive: I promise! I promise!
faery: Follow me!
captive: Thank you!
faery: Why are you on the run?
captive: What? On the run? No... I'm just playing a game with my friends. You know? Lovely day for a game!
faery: That is all this is about? I should turn you into a donkey!
captive: You make no sense! You want to protect your way of life and are more willing to invite a criminal in than a person simply playing a game? How is that logical?
Summarize the dialogue | faery is angry with the captive because he is trying to hide. He offers to give the captive cover, but the captive refuses. |
PhD D: so this is the first thing another thing that I it s important to mention is that this has a this has some additional latency Because when I do the smoothing it s a recursion that estimated the means so of the g of the gain curve And this is a filter that has some latency And I noticed that it s better if we take into account this latency So instead o of using the current estimated mean to subtract the current frame it s better to use an estimate that s some somewhere in the future
PhD A: And that s what causes the latency ? OK
PhD B: You mean the m the mean is computed o based on some frames in the future also ?
PhD D: It s the recursion so it s it s the center recursion right ? and the latency of this recursion is around fifty milliseconds
Professor C: One five ? Five zero ?
PhD B: why why is that delay coming ? Like you estimate the mean ?
PhD D: the mean estimation has some delay right ? I mean the the filter that that estimates the mean has a time constant
PhD B: It is not OK so it s like it looks into the future also OK
Professor C: What if you just look into the past ?
PhD D: It s not as good It s not bad
Professor C: How m by how much ?
PhD D: it helps a lot over the ba the baseline but mmm it It s around three percent relative
Professor C: It s depending on how all this stuff comes out we may or may not be able to add any latency
PhD D: but So it depends y actually it s it s l it s three percent Right Mmm b but I do not think we have to worry too much on that right now while you kno Mm
Professor C: s I mean I think the only thing is that I would worry about it a little Because if we completely ignore latency and then we discover that we really have to do something about it we are going to be find ourselves in a bind So you know maybe you could make it twenty five You know what I mean ? just you know just be be a little conservative because we may end up with this crunch where all of a sudden we have to cut the latency in half or something
PhD D: So there are other things in the algorithm that I did not a lot yet
PhD A: Sorry A quick question just about the latency thing If if there s another part of the system that causes a latency of a hundred milliseconds is this an additive thing ? Or c or is yours hidden in that ?
PhD D: No it s it s added
PhD B: We can OK We can do something in parallel also in some like some cases like if you wanted to do voice activity detection And we can do that in parallel with some other filtering you can do So you can make a decision on that voice activity detection and then you decide whether you want to filter or not But by then you already have the sufficient samples to do the filtering So So sometimes you can do it anyway
PhD A: I mean could not I Could not you just also I mean i if you know that the l the largest latency in the system is two hundred milliseconds do not you could not you just buffer up that number of frames and then everything uses that buffer ? And that way it s not additive ?
Professor C: Well in fact everything is sent over in buffers cuz of is not it the TCP buffer some ?
PhD B: You mean the the data the super frame or something ? but that has a variable latency because the last frame does not have any latency and first frame has a twenty framed latency So you can not r rely on that latency all the time Because I mean the transmission over over the air interface is like a buffer So But the only thing is that the first frame in that twenty four frame buffer has a twenty four frame latency And the last frame does not have any latency Because it just goes as
PhD A: I was not thinking of that one in particular but more of you know if if there is some part of your system that has to buffer twenty frames can not the other parts of the system draw out of that buffer and therefore not add to the latency ?
Professor C: And and that s sort of one of the all of that sort of stuff is things that they are debating in their standards committee
PhD D: Mm So there is comment these parameters that I still have to to look at Like I played a little bit with this overestimation factor but I still have to to look more at this at the level of noise I add after I know that adding noise helped the system just using spectral subtraction without smoothing but I do not know right now if it s still important or not and if the level I choose before is still the right one Same thing for the shape of the the noise Maybe it would be better to add just white noise instead of speech shaped noise
Professor C: That would be more like the JRASTA thing in a sense
PhD D: Mm yep and another thing is to for this I just use as noise estimate the mean spectrum of the first twenty frames of each utterance I do not remember for this experiment what did you use for these two stage
PhD B: I used ten just ten frames because I mean the reason was like in TI digits I do not have a lot I had twenty frames most of the time
PhD D: Mm But so what s this result you told me about the fact that if you use more than ten frames you can improve by t
PhD B: Well that s that s using the channel zero If I use a channel zero VAD to estimate the noise
PhD D: But this is ten frames plus plus no these results with two stage Wiener filtering is ten frames but possibly more I mean if channel one VAD gives you OK but in this experiment I did I did not use any VAD I just used the twenty first frame to estimate the noise And So I expected it to be a little bit better if I use more more frames OK that s it for spectral subtraction The second thing I was working on is to try to look at noise estimation comment mmm and using some technique that does not need voice activity detection and for this I you simply used some code that I had from from Belgium which is technique that takes a bunch of frame and for each frequency bands of this frame takes a look at the minima of the energy And then average these minima and take this as an an energy estimate of the noise for this particular frequency band And there is something more to this actually What is done is that these minima are computed based on high resolution spectra So I compute an FFT based on the long signal frame which is sixty four millisecond
PhD A: So you have one minimum for each frequency ?
PhD D: What what I what I d I do actually is to take a bunch of to take a tile on the spectrogram and this tile is five hundred milliseconds long and two hundred hertz wide And this tile in this tile appears like the harmonics if you have a voiced sound because it s it s the FTT bins And when you take the m the minima of of these this tile when you do not have speech these minima will give you some noise level estimate If you have voiced speech these minima will still give you some noise estimate because the minima are between the harmonics And If you have other other kind of speech sounds then it s not the case but if the time frame is long enough like s five hundred milliseconds seems to be long enough comment you still have portions which are very close whi which minima are very close to the noise energy
Professor C: I m confused You said five hundred milliseconds but you said sixty four milliseconds Which is which ? What ?
PhD D: Sixty four milliseconds is to compute the FFT bins actually it s better to use sixty four milliseconds because if you use thirty milliseconds then because of the this short windowing and at low pitch sounds the harmonics are not wha correctly separated So if you take these minima it b they will overestimate the noise a lot
Professor C: So you take sixty four millisecond F F Ts and then you average them comment over five hundred ? Or ? what do you do over five hundred ?
PhD D: So I take to I take a bunch of these sixty four millisecond frame to cover five hundred milliseconds and then I look for the minima on the on on the bunch of fifty frames right ? Mmm So the interest of this is that as y with this technique you can estimate you some reasonable noise spectra with only five hundred milliseconds of of signal so if the the n the noise varies a lot you can track better track the noise which is not the case if you rely on the voice activity detector So even if there are no no speech pauses you can track the noise level The only requirement is that you must have in these five hundred milliseconds segment comment you must have voiced sound at least Cuz this these will help you to to track the the noise level So what I did is just to simply replace the VAD based noise estimate by this estimate first on SpeechDat Car Well only on SpeechDat Car actually And it s slightly worse like one percent relative compared to the VAD based pause estimates I think the reason why it s not better is that the SpeechDat Car noises are all stationary So you y y there really is no need to have something that s adaptive and well they are mainly stationary But I expect s maybe some improvement on TI digits because nnn in this case the noises are all sometimes very variable so I have to test it Mmm
Professor C: But are you comparing with something e I m I m p s a little confused again i it when you compare it with the V A D based VAD Is this is this the ?
PhD D: It s It s the France Telecom based spectra s Wiener filtering and VAD So it s their system but just I replace their noise estimate by this one
Professor C: Oh you are not doing this with our system ?
PhD D: In i I m not No no it s our system but with just the Wiener filtering from their system Right ? Mmm Actually th the best system that we still have is our system but with their noise compensation scheme right ? So I m trying to improve on this and by by replacing their noise estimate by something that might be better
Professor C: OK But the spectral subtraction scheme that you reported on also re requires a a noise estimate Could not you try this for that ? Do you think it might help ?
PhD D: Not yet because I did this in parallel and I was working on one and the other for for sure I will I can try also mmm the spectral subtraction
PhD B: So I m also using that n new noise estimate technique on this Wiener filtering what I m trying So I I have like some experiments running I do not have the results I do not estimate the f noise on the ten frames but use his estimate
PhD D: Mm I also implemented a sp spectral whitening idea which is in the Ericsson proposal the idea is just to flatten the log spectrum and to flatten it more if the the probability of silence is higher So in this way you can also reduce somewhat reduce the musical noise and you reduce the variability if you have different noise shapes because the the spectrum becomes more flat in the silence portions With this no improvement but there are a lot of parameters that we can play with and Actually this this could be seen as a soft version of the frame dropping because you could just put the threshold and say that `` below the threshold I will flatten comp completely flatten the the spectrum `` And above this threshold keep the same spectrum So it would be like frame dropping because during the silence portions which are below the threshold of voice activity probability comment w you would have some kind of dummy frame which is a perfectly flat spectrum And this whitening is something that s more soft because you whiten you just have a function the whitening is a function of the speech probability so it s not a hard decision so I think maybe it can be used together with frame dropping and when we are not sure about if it s speech or silence well maybe it has something do with this
Professor C: It s interesting I mean you know in in JRASTA we were essentially adding in white white noise dependent on our estimate of the noise On the overall estimate of the noise I think it never occurred to us to use a probability in there You could imagine one that that that made use of where where the amount that you added in was a function of the probability of it being s speech or noise | PhD D informed the team that there was additional latency in the system with spectral subtraction. The professor wanted the team to be cognizant of the latency. The team suggested a spectral whitening approach or using a probability focused approach to solve the problem. |
king: Well theres my Queen, how was your day my lady, tell me all about it.
queen: Hectic! All this chatter in the court has given me such a headache. On top of that, I have been trying to get a new cushion for your throne.
Summarize the dialogue | king and queen are talking about their days. |
#Person1#: I am looking for a pan.
#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like?
#Person1#: A big one would be nice.
#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16 ' in diameter.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like that one. But it's too heavy.
#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, this is much better. But it has an aluminum handle.
#Person2#: Here you go. Same pan, but with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle.
#Person1#: Yes, that's perfect. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Great. Will that be cash or charge?
#Person1#: Oh, wait a minute. What about a lid for the pan?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot to show you the lid. It comes with the pan. | #Person2# helps #Person1# pick a big pan made of aluminum with a plastic handle. #Person1# asks #Person2# about the lid before purchasing. |
#Person1#: Hello, Ann.
#Person2#: Oh, hello. Come on in. Let me take your coat. You managed to find us then.
#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost coming off the ring road. Sorry I'm a bit late.
#Person2#: Oh, don't worry. The dinner hasn't been ready yet. Martin is still in the kitchen.
#Person1#: So he is cooking, isn't he?
#Person2#: He is quite an expert in the kitchen. Fortunately for me, I can't boil an egg myself.
#Person1#: Oh, I brought you this. I wasn't sure what you liked. But obviously, it's meant to be quite a good year.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks. Lovely. | #Person1# visits Ann and Martin and brings them a gift. Ann tells #Person1# Martin's still cooking. |
bride: I'm so happy to be here today
missionary: My dear, we are all so happy to see you here! Are you excited?
bride: Yes, this will be the happiest day of my life!
missionary: I am sure my dog would be happy to be here too, if he could.
bride: Are all the preparations ready?
missionary: I believe so, my lady.
bride: I can hardly wait! And this is such a beautiful cathedral
missionary: Yes, it certainly is. I believe it is hundreds of years old!
bride: I suppose you must have seen dozens, even hundreds of weddings
missionary: Yes, my lady, but all of them are beautiful.
bride: Do you have any advice?
missionary: Just breathe, and remember your lines.
bride: I think I can manage that
Summarize the dialogue | bride is getting married in a beautiful cathedral. The missionary has seen hundreds of weddings. |
Madison: Hey Will, what are you and Trina doing on Saturday?
William: We wanted to go for a walk and see the illumination
Madison: Oooh, it's this Saturday??
William: Yes, wanna come too?
Madison: I was just about to propose a movie night but we could do both
William: Sounds great, double date?
Madison: Triple date, Josh and Hannah are free too, is that all right?
William: Sure, the more the merrier :)
Madison: What time do you wanna meet?
William: 5? It's dark at 4 already but 5 might be better
Madison: Great I will let everyone know
William: <file_photo>
Madison: woow, is that from last year?
William: Yep. I love the illumination | William and Trina are going to see the illumination on Saturday. Madison will join them with a partner and so will Josh and Hannah. They will meet at 5. |
#Person1#: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
#Person2#: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
#Person1#: So, how's your mom taking it?
#Person2#: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. [Thanks.] Uh, so how's your mom going to be able to manage things alone?
#Person2#: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. [That's good to hear.] But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. [Yeah.] She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
#Person1#: So, what are the funeral arrangements? The obituary in the paper didn't mention much about the funeral.
#Person2#: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy.
#Person1#: I wish there was something I could do you. *
#Person2#: Well, actually, there is. [Oh?]. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
#Person1#: Really? I'd be honored.
#Person2#: It would really mean a lot to the family.
#Person1#: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Okay, see you then. | Tim's father passed away. His mother is really down. #Person1# expresses #Person1#'s condolences to him and his family and asks about the funeral. Tim tells #Person1# his father admired #Person1# a lot and asked if #Person1#'d sing a musical number at the funeral. #Person1# agrees. |
#Person1#: We're now staying at the Holiday Inn. How do we get to the airport?
#Person2#: We have shuttle buses leaving for the airport from downtown every 20 minutes The bus stops at Holiday Inn as well. Be sure to get on the bus before 30.
#Person1#: What is the earliest one?
#Person2#: At 7 am. It takes about one hour to get to the airport. So it'll be right for your timing.
#Person1#: OK, thank you. By the way, what can I do if I want to put off my flight?
#Person2#: Your tickets are valid for one year. If you want to change flight, you just go to the airline's ticketing office and have it reconfirmed. But you have to fly the same airlines.
#Person1#: OK. What can I do if l want to cancel the ticket?
#Person2#: In that case. you can get a refund with a certain percentage of the original fare deducted as the service charge.
#Person1#: That's reasonable. OK, thank you very much. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the information on transportation to the airport and how to change and cancel the flight. |
#Person1#: Wow, Is winter always this cold in Taiwan?
#Person2#: Not really. It's much warmer usually. Your are not used to cold weather?
#Person1#: No, I am from south California. This is my first real winter.
#Person2#: Well, You'd better get some more warm clothes.
#Person1#: What's the temperature today anyway?
#Person2#: I would say it's about 5 degree Celsius. | #Person1#, as a Californian, thinks Taiwan's winter is cold. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get some more warm clothes. |
Peter: <file_photo>
Charles: :o :o :o
Charles: wtf mate? What happened!?
Peter: 7 a.m, morning traffic, slippery road and a mild turn. I've flown out of the road and was stopped by a lantern?
Charles: OMG, are you okay?
Charles: Are you hurt?
Peter: Luckily I'm okay. The car's not though :(
Charles: Yeah, I can see that in the picture :(
Charles: I'm sorry man. Thank God that nothing serious happened to you
Peter: My father came to pick me up. Car's on it's way to mechanic.
Charles: Nobody else was injured?
Peter: No. Everybody else was far away behind me, so they had time to react. I got blown out of the way into the green belt between two lanes. Lantern pole stopped my car and nobody drove into me.
Charles: Unlucky and lucky at the same time.
Peter: The accident didn't kill me, but the repair cost will :/
Charles: Any ideas how much will it cost?
Peter: Hard to guess right now.
Peter: We're waiting for the mechanical expertise.
Peter: Around 7 a.m there were 3 more accidents in the area. WTF is going on today?
Charles: Winter surprised road services again... Did you change your tires to winter ones?
Peter: I had winter tires. It's just that one piece of the road after tunnel exit was in the shadow and was still covered in ice. I lost traction and bank.
Peter: Whole life flashed through my head.
Peter: But everything is fine now,
Peter: Hate it that car is broken, but I'm glad I'm totally fine.
Charles: Yeah. Me too. Give me a call when you're home. I will drop by and you will tell me everything.
Peter: Sure. See ya.
Charles: Yo. | Peter had an accident on the road, and he destroyed his car. Luckily, Peter did not hurt anyone, including himself. |
bat: "What, do you not have magical creatures where you come from?"
swimmer: I, uh, cant say that I do!
bat: "Oh. Well. We're common around here. Most of us can talk. But why are you swimming in our cave?"
swimmer: I think the better question is how did you get in this underwater cave!
bat: "There are cracks in the ceiling that lead up, of course."
swimmer: Hmm well Im just here exploring. I LOVE the water
bat: "You must, to be down here. It's a long swim from the land."
swimmer: Ha! I often tell my friends how I wish I were a fish....ifd only there were some way
bat: "Well, there is a sorcerer not too far from here that could transform you. Directly above this cave, then about 2 miles northeast, as the bat flys."
swimmer: Is it safe
bat: "How should I know? I haven't been transformed!"
swimmer: Youre a talking bat how do you know you werent human before and you got cursed? Memory loss
Summarize the dialogue | bat is a talking bat. He got cursed and can't remember his human life. A sorcerer can transform swimmer into a fish. |
#Person1#: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class?
#Person2#: Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely.
#Person1#: I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness. | Myra was criticised by the teacher for cheating on exams and talked back rudely. |
#Person1#: What do you feel like eating this morning?
#Person2#: I usually just have a bowl of cereal.
#Person1#: The most important meal of the day is breakfast.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't usually have time to eat a big breakfast.
#Person1#: You can always make an easy breakfast.
#Person2#: What do you make?
#Person1#: All I make is oatmeal, toast, and some orange juice.
#Person2#: That sounds pretty good.
#Person1#: I like it, and it's a fast meal.
#Person2#: That is a very quick meal to make.
#Person1#: I can make it for you if you like.
#Person2#: Oatmeal and toast sounds good to me. | #Person2# usually has breakfast casually. #Person1# usually makes a fast but nice breakfast and offers to make one for #Person2#. |
#Person1#: Good morning!
#Person2#: Good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have any nightmares!
#Person2#: That's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.
#Person1#: I feel much better, but I'm still worried about something.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning, and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic.
#Person2#: That's annoying, but nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: For me, traffic jams are quite stressful, because I'm pretty impatient. How can I prevent myself from getting stressed if I get stuck in a traffic jam?
#Person2#: Just breathe deeply when you feel yourself getting upset.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll try that.
#Person2#: Is there anything else bothering you?
#Person1#: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do.
#Person2#: Do you have any other plans this weekend?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to work on a paper that'd due on Monday.
#Person2#: Try not to take on more than you can handle.
#Person1#: You're right. I probably should just work on my paper. Thanks! | Gav had a good sleep last night but worries about the traffic jam and classes to teach. #Person2# asks Gav's plan for the weekend and #Person2# gives the suggestions when Gav feels upset. |
Filly: wanna go to a concert?
Bonnie: whose?
Filly: Mumford and Sons
Bonnie: who r they?
Filly: u don't know them?
Filly: they r great!
Filly: listen
Filly: <file_video>
Bonnie: ok, they r good
Filly: so will u come?
Bonnie: when?
Filly: next sat
Bonnie: ok :)
Filly: great :D | Bonnie will go to the Mumford and Sons concert with Filly next Saturday. |
prince: I try to make it special. It isn't easy when she's the Queen and has anything she desires. I know she enjoys things from the heart. Do you enjoy singing?
person: i do but i am not good
prince: My grandmother used to tell me that singing doesn't have to sound good as long as you enjoy it. Then again, I think she said that because she was not good at it herself.
person: yes that is fair though i would not do it for a living
prince: I would bid you to please go fetch the choir director for me but before you do, since I so rarely get time with a person in the kingdom. Do you like to live in our fair kingdom?
person: of course your highness i will go collect him
prince: But you must first answer my question, do you like to live in our kingdom here? Is there one thing you think the people desire that they are not getting?
person: yes i love living here sir
prince: If you could pick one thing that you think the people of this kingdom might want done differently, what would it be?
Summarize the dialogue | Prince tries to make Queen's birthday special. He likes singing and he thinks it doesn't have to sound good as long as you enjoy it. The person will go fetch the choir director for him. |
Matthew: any of those on here talking about watching videos, listening to tunes or laughing at stuff have clearly never had a full on impending doom, thought looping, time dilated, paranoid, depersonalization attack from doing too much weed.
Matthew: I know at least 2 people who have suffered protracted post hallucinogen perception disorder from cannabis use and many others who spend their days in a zombified apathetic state smoking it all day..
Matthew: it is not a remotely harmless drug despite all the people on here trying to be edgy and cool... i’d goes as far as saying LSD and psilocybin are safer mentally.
Rick: Have you been watching Reefer Madness?
Robert: Matthew, ahhh or we just had that sober as children and moved past it like normal folks eventually realizing that we are going to die and doom is impending and that’s fine.
Basia: Psilocybin is famously extremely safe, so yes, it's very possible that it and LSD are both safer than marijuana.
Basia: Nevertheless, the risk of serious problems from moderate marijuana use is pretty low for most healthy adults. Not zero risk, but pretty low risk for _most_ people.
Rick: Matthew, I only heard of positive effects of marijuana: relax, unwind, de-stress, relax, unwind, de-stress...
Daniel: Basia, healthy adults are low risk true but most peer reviewed studies show a high risk in users 21 and under.Easy to get caught up in the debate always trust the science.
Seamie: Matthew, You're clueless
Matthew: Huh? | Matthew believes marijuana is unsfae, while Rick only knows the positive sides to it. |
vendor: Ah, that is quite a generous tip sir! It is greatly appreciated.
customer: Not a problem at all, I heard from a friend that you sell some fantastic roasted corn here, but I do not see it on the menu. Do you have any?
vendor: Ah, good ear. He is right, we do, but we don't show it on the menu since it is so scarce. Would you like some?
customer: Two cobs, please, with extra salt. How long has your store been open now?
vendor: It's been nearly 4 months, and like I said the corn is scarce so each cob is 2 gold as well?
customer: Unfortunately, I do not have any more cash, as I do not see the point, but I do have this sandal. How has business been since you opened?
vendor: Um, I don't believe I'll take a sandal as currency, sir.
customer: This is a particularly fine sandal, you should at least try it on before you make your judgement.
Summarize the dialogue | customer left a generous tip. He wants to buy some roasted corn, but the vendor refuses to accept his sandal as a payment. |
#Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: I am not sure. What are you doing?
#Person1#: I was thinking of maybe taking a drive to the beach.
#Person2#: That sounds like a great idea!
#Person1#: Would you be interested in joining me?
#Person2#: Sure, I would love to go with you. When would you be leaving?
#Person1#: I thought that we could leave around 8
#Person2#: That would give us plenty of time to explore. Did you know that there is a music festival on the beach in Santa Barbara?
#Person1#: That was part of my plan.
#Person2#: Well then, I'll see you on Saturday. Thanks for asking me to go with you. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the beach this weekend. #Person2# accepts. #Person1# suggests going to a music festival on the beach, which was a part of #Person2#'s plan. |
#Person1#: I wish we had hired a professional person to film it. Instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it.
#Person2#: This video isn't so bad. The quality isn't the best, but he does a pretty good job.
#Person1#: It's not bad if you like your unclear video. There are no changes between scenes and the lighting is terrible. At best, it looks like a rough video that has not been completely edited.
#Person2#: It is a little rough, I admit.
#Person1#: There are problems with the audio, too. Some sections are no sound when the audio is cut. And when there is the audio, the volume isn't the same.
#Person2#: That's true. I guess, he'll do better next time. | #Person1# wishes they had hired a professional person to film it and feels disappointed with Lenny's work. #Person2# tries to defend Lenny. |
archer: What are these people dying from?
groundskeeper: Cholera, plague, any number of infections. But that's hardly the point. Where is her body? I've searched all around the entrance and I see nothing unusual.
archer: Have you tried climbing the tower for a better vantage?
groundskeeper: Indeed, that might be a solution to my troubles. You are a wise man, archer.
archer: I spend much time int the towers, being an archer: Better to snipe the enemy!
groundskeeper: Yes, that makes good sense. I do have a slight suspicion. Perhaps she was not quite dead yet.
archer: Why is that?
groundskeeper: She was making some rumbling noises. You know, sometimes bodies do that, but hers seemed louder than usual.
archer: You didn't check? You might want to retrace your steps. I could help you.
Summarize the dialogue | The groundskeeper is looking for the body of a woman who died. He suspects she was not dead yet. The archer could help him. |
Arturo: <file_photo>
Talia: Ah I love all the sea views
Arturo: I do too, it really is great. I'm home now though.
Talia: I wish to live in a place with such a view
Arturo: That's the bay of Maputo.
Talia: Really nice
Arturo: When are you off to Faro?
Talia: In September
Arturo: That's around the time I'll be in Lisbon. | Arturo is home. Talia is going to Faro in September. Arturo will be in Lisbon at that time. |
#Person1#: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?
#Person2#: Two. French and Spanish.
#Person1#: And how well can you speak them?
#Person2#: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about your Spanish?
#Person2#: Well, it's not as good as my French. I can speak it reasonably well, but my written Spanish isn't very good.
#Person1#: I see. Well, we have a lot of Spanish customers, but you wouldn't need to write any Spanish here.
#Person2#: In that case, I'm fit for the position I think. | Elizabeth can speak French well. Since #Person1# has many Spanish customers, Elizabeth thinks she's fit for the position. |
Denver: It’s not working.
Jackie: What?
Denver: The treatment for a guy after cardiac arrest, his getting worse.
Jackie: I’m on my way, coming back from lunch.
Denver: OK, find Julie and tell her I want to her to see this one.
Jackie: Ehh, bloody interns…
Denver: She’s very promising :D
Jackie: Yea, she better is.
Denver: You have a negative attitude.
Jackie: I do, after last year and Mikel the Stupid. On my way. | The treatment for a guy after cardiac arrest is not working, and he's getting worse. Jackie is on her way, coming back from lunch. She should find the intern Julie as Denver wants her to see this one. |
Luke: Hey, do you have the latest episode of suits?
Daisy: ep 8 or 9?
Luke: i think 9, 8 i have watched
Daisy: well, if its 9 i already have.
Luke: Save it in your flash drive then i'll come for it
Daisy: cool, youll let me know when you come
Luke: okay, i will
Daisy: Nice | Daisy will save episode 9 of Suits on a flash drive and give it to Luke. |
Emily: Hey Jacob, are you UEFA final...
Jacob: Obviously..Who would miss such a mtch.. Its a final..
Emily: Can you send me the link ... I can't find the streaming site..
Jacob: Sure.. <link>
Emily: Thank you Jacob.. Who are you supporting by the way??
Jacob: Real Madrid of course..
Emily: I am supporting Liverpool...
Jacob: Lets see who wins..
Emily: Lets see.. | Jacob is sending Emily the streaming site for the UEFA final. Jacob is supporting Real Madrid. Emily is supporting Liverpool. |
Kim: Have you seen the last job advert of Translators World?
Sarah: Nope, wanna apply?
Kim: Noooo, the rates they're offering are beneath any standard!!!
Kim: They propose 2.5 Euro per 1000 characters. Can you imagine?
Sarah: It's devastating how low prices are offered to translators nowadays
Kim: Translating is becoming a hobby and not a proper job... | Kim won't apply for Translators World because the rate is below the standard. |
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.
#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.
#Person2#: What's the exact information?
#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next morning by way of Melboume.
#Person2#: How long is the layover in Melboume?
#Person1#: About 1 hour. Would you buy it?
#Person2#: Yes. I want a first class single ticket. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney. |
#Person1#: How meat? Shall we all go for a meal at the pizza experience this evening?
#Person2#: We went to the pizza experience last Wednesday, didn't we?
#Person1#: Yes, we did, and the time before that, why don't we go to the Steakhouse.
#Person2#: But Bridget doesn't eat meat, does she?
#Person1#: No, she doesn't. Well, what about the Kingfisher? She eats fish, doesn't she?
#Person2#: Yes, she does, but Arthur doesn't.
#Person1#: I know let's go to the Carrots.
#Person2#: Oh yes, we've had lunch there a couple of times, haven't we?
#Person1#: Yes, but I just remembered it isn't open on Thursday. Let's go tomorrow evening instead. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the restaurant to eat with friends and find that the suitable restaurant isn't open today, so they decided to go tomorrow evening instead. |
woman: ... and please, watch over my six children and my husband.
Summarize the dialogue | The woman asks God to watch over her six children and her husband. |
child: I need to clean my hands and face for dinner. We were out playing with the horseshoes in the dirt. What is for dinner?
family member: Pork and lamb is for dinner
child: The king was serving that for lunch with beef too!
family member: We have many animals. We are blessed.
child: Are there any vegetables and fruit to serve with the meal?
family member: Yes, I have made a beautiful salad
child: with nuts?
family member: I can add nuts too
child: That is so good! I would love that!
family member: We will have pudding for dessert
child: Yum, what kind of pudding?
family member: It will be vanilla but with berries
child: You are a good cook!
family member: Thank you, it is good to eat well
Summarize the dialogue | child was playing with the horseshoes in the dirt. He washes his hands and face and asks what is for dinner. The family member serves pork and lamb for dinner. There will be a salad with nuts and berries for dessert. |
#Person1#: what's the cheapest way to go there?
#Person2#: By subway.
#Person1#: Oh, is that right? Is there a subway station near here?
#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the other side of the building.
#Person1#: Good. Can I walk through this building?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't. you'Ve to go out there and walk around.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the subway is the cheapest way to get to #Person1#'s destination and directs #Person1# to the station. |
User Interface: But that is that is very expensive
Industrial Designer: Like like you drew here And maybe th then make this thicker also than the centre I would give it a female shape
Project Manager: The female shape With two
Industrial Designer: Obviously Make it more appealing to guys
User Interface: We we could make some some rubber some rubber mouse with which you can change
Marketing: but but that is optional for later I guess I mean we have to make
Industrial Designer: but we have hardware inside which is so it has to have some sort of basic shape
Marketing: we we better so choose one
Industrial Designer: And also the screen you can not mould it You know kind of thing
Marketing: so we should better choose one sh one shape But that is the kind of the idea so it lays good in the hand and then on on the side with with your thumb
Industrial Designer: You can place the screen here which can come
Marketing: you you can you can use you can use the button option
Project Manager: So the keywords are primary co colours spongey ?
Industrial Designer: And but then I w I would I would do the arrows here kind of thing
Marketing: Spongey can be reached by means of
Industrial Designer: Those buttons ? And the simple buttons here
Marketing: And and the and the control thngs in the middle ? The the the arrows ?
Industrial Designer: I y eah that is what I mean
User Interface: No the arrows over here
Industrial Designer: and here the s simple
Project Manager: I think that it is a nice design
Industrial Designer: or do we want to make its shape look like a banana or something ?
Marketing: bananas wierd shape and other fruits also so it is better to have some sort of basic print and then a fruit print in some primary colours I do not know what what colours should the basic print be like ? Like some soft green or something ?
User Interface: Or blue ? Dark blue or
Marketing: and then and then very bright a yellow banana an orange a green apple stuff like that with very bright tones I guess
Industrial Designer: w we need very primary colours like bright red bright yellow
Marketing: So you have something like
User Interface: but the primary colours w we can create with the with the LEDs on the on the remote control If you we If you make it just a bl give it a blue colour then it is just a neutral colour also for the for the more for the people
Marketing: Mm That does not really work To draw I guess Oh What is this ?
Project Manager: N no you have to exit You could also make line with
Marketing: Oh Wh why not go for the twenty ? That is what I call painting So that is that is a dark blue basic colour I guess
Project Manager: and then on top of that
Marketing: It is pretty nice And then Oh with some some yellow banana
Industrial Designer: And how about some some flashing standby lights ? Like you have on the Samsung well I do not like to call brands phones the you know that because I remember from one of our first meetings that people lose their remote controls often So it not not only in in the colours of the LEDs that we want something to keep it visible at all times or
Marketing: How do you mean ?
Project Manager: if you if flashing colour so you can not lose it basically Well I think it is a bit too much but
Marketing: an orange Well alright well this is more like purple I guess but it is should be more real dark blue so the contrast with the with the fruit objects is pretty high So That would be a nice nice device I guess
User Interface: And which which colour should should I give the the display ?
Marketing: I mean the the colour of the background of the display ? Ah well I do not guess it s has to be a sixty sixty six five thousand colour so too expensive
Project Manager: And then you can use yellow or semething Why not ? Aye
Marketing: So just just a a blue blue backlight or something like that Green is too oldfashioned But blue blues J
Industrial Designer: As long as you loo use high contrast between the the background and the foreground colour
User Interface: maybe a maybe a white a white backlight ?
Industrial Designer: So that people with with
Marketing: I know you sh you should test it under under a light conditions I mean it is hard to tell I do not know
Industrial Designer: And also for people who are a bit colourblind
Project Manager: No so that is mostly red and green I believe
Marketing: Which which colour should the buttons be ?
Project Manager: Woah All all buttons ?
User Interface: That is how we are going to make it more trendy Or is it too expensive ?
Marketing: But maybe I mean they have to they have to have some colour right ? And if the background is very dark blue
Industrial Designer: But do not we want to make the background the the bright colo colours ? So th the total of the thing is very bright ? Like the pictures I showed you guys Those things were all like like bright red bright red flashy
Marketing: Does not work very well More like this colour
Industrial Designer: something like that something that stands out more
Marketing: And then then yellow and orange and red objects on it or something But then then again which colour should the buttons be ? The the press buttons Should they be white or black or
User Interface: And it it looks quite cheap that colour I think It is it is not
Marketing: but it is pretty fresh on the other side
Industrial Designer: It is actually a pretty trendy colour at the moment
User Interface: It is it is trendy But
Marketing: My couch is in that colour Well it works pretty well And then time was up
Industrial Designer: Do you get a popup if we
Marketing: That you have five minutes left or
Project Manager: Y left left and then I have to kick you out
Marketing: That should be pretty nice colour But maybe the buttons all buttons in red is maybe a bad contrast for colourblind people Because the of the green
User Interface: But the but the buttons have their own LEDs or not ?
Project Manager: They have LEDs but they have a colour
Industrial Designer: Red and green are actually the b the easiest to discriminate Even for colourblind They will see one of each as grey But if you use green on blue those kind of colours will look the same
Marketing: So red buttons are ?
Project Manager: You can make them red
User Interface: That that is a default setting The the red buttons
Project Manager: But I think you need to keep in mind that the LEDs are just extra light
Marketing: How do you mean ?
Project Manager: they they do not determine the colour that much I think
User Interface: I I was think about a red red LEDs and blue LEDs and
Project Manager: Because you have to print on them you have a background
Marketing: No that is that is too busy I guess
Project Manager: partly but you have to print on the number Or the the sign So you can not change the colour so
Marketing: You better bet better better keep the LED and the button itself in the same colour I guess bit of light and attention
Industrial Designer: what we should do I think is is make kind of a seethrough plastic button with one coloured LED behind it So that the whole button will shine as the colour the And if you think about easy to use buttons we have to well we have to make it the shape so that it is easy to hold f for both hands but also that you can reach the buttons with your thumb if you hold the machine
Project Manager: with Do not mean to discourage you but basically you two are going to work on the smartboard Next thirty minutes to design something so And the You will do the evaluation
Marketing: Which we do not have yet So wh how should I do that ?
Project Manager: I do not know You probably get a mail
Marketing: Oh Or you you or you send it to me Or just because you are going to design it on this board right ?
Project Manager: but maybe you can do the evaluation you do not have to evaluate yet but you can make a procedure which to follow I do not know
Marketing: I I probably get instruction on that how to do that so I make another presentation I guess I kn I know what is going to happen in in so
Project Manager: About You have the basic idea
Marketing: I have a basic idea
Project Manager: And you two are going to do this Lookandfeel and
Industrial Designer: So we are going to work here ? On this sketchboard ?
Project Manager: So I make new page and be creative
User Interface: But we have to do it at this moment after th this meeting ?
Project Manager: Then we have to see something which we can
User Interface: Ah so this is basically the what what we are thinking about ? | As to cater to the fashion trend, the group decided to put the remote control in a fruity shape and a bright lovely color. Then in order to make their product both good-looking and comfortable to hold, they reached the agreement that the front side of the remote control would be made of plastic while the back would be made of titanium. The group also spent some time on the internal design of the product, for example, the chip would be made of silicon and electrical cable would be just the same as other counterparts. |
#Person1#: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.
#Person1#: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides will take you
#Person2#: I don't really think I'm ready to throw myself down a river full of jagged rocks in a rubber boat or go up in the air in a wicker basket held up by an oversize balloon. What else do you have?
#Person1#: Well, in that case, we can take you hang gliding with one of our experienced instructors. It's the closest you can get to flying.
#Person2#: What? You mean strap myself to a flimsy kite? No, thank you! Next!
#Person1#: Mmm. OK. Well, why don't you tell me a little bit more about what you would like? We have everything from mountain biking, to rock climbing to street luge.
#Person2#: I'm thinking something exciting but safer.
#Person1#: I have the perfect option, this package will take you on a hiking trip through the Himalayas for three days and afterwards there's a dog sledding journey!
#Person2#: That's more like it! | #Person2# wants to book a tour with adventure sports. #Person1# introduces some options, but #Person2# prefers something exciting but safer. Then #Person1# recommends a package will take #Person2# on a hiking trip through the Himalayas, and #Person2# likes it. |
Yaz: Going to slimming club tonight?
Mary: Well, I don't want to, but I really should. I've been so bad, though!
Yaz: Me too, choccies, wine, cake, you name it!
Mary: Well, we should bite the bullet. She'll tell us off, I expect. Feels like being back at school!
Yaz: Well, she IS our old cookery teacher! See you at 6ish, pick you up!?
Mary: Yep! See you then! | Yaz and Mary are meeting tonight around 6 and going for the slimming club together. They expect to be scolded for eating too much. |
Will: <file_photo>
Damian: That's hilarious, where did he learn that?
Will: blatantly takes after his dad 🤣 🤣
Damian: that's epic!
Damian: is that in your garden?
Will: yeah we have had it done up
Damian: looks great, is that the new pool?
Will: it's one of those temporary pools. I can't face the hassle of a hole in the garden...
Damian: clever
Damian: Did you get a good deal from that Jack guy in the end?
Will: yeah he sorted me right out, decent bloke as well
Damian: can I have his details? My parents are wanting to have their garden done
Will: defo
Will: <file_other>
Will: hold on
Will: <file_other>
Will: that's the one
Will: he's best with his mobile
Damian: Cool I'll pass it on, thanks dude
Will: no worries | Will has had his garden done up and has put a temporary pool there. Will is satisfied with the work Jack has done in his garden. Damian's parents want similar work done in their garden. Will passes Jack's contact information to Damian at his request. |
minister: Your Holiness
clergyman: Minister! It is so good to see you!
minister: Yes your holiness, the feeling is mutual
clergyman: You must have traveled quite a ways from your Abby to come visit. What pray tell is the occasion?
minister: Nothing really , i just cane to pray for my family
clergyman: Well, you are always welcome to spend any time you need here. Will you need to anoint anything special for your prayers?
minister: how is the church going?
Summarize the dialogue | minister came to the church to pray for his family. |
Martin: did you sign up?
Anna: yep I start on Monday
Martin: awesome! if you need any help let me know
Anna: ok I'm sure I will have some questions
Martin: this is gonna be fun! | Anna signed up and she starts on Monday. |
#Person1#: Mr. Simpson, if you are free, how about a lunch?
#Person2#: When do you have in mind?
#Person1#: How about Thursday?
#Person2#: That will be fine with me.
#Person1#: I know of a place you'll like and you have got to be there.
#Person2#: Good. I'll be there at 12:30.
#Person1#: OK, see you then.
#Person2#: See you. | Mr. Simpson accepts #Person1#'s invitation to lunch on Thursday. |
#Person1#: Good moming, Sir.
#Person2#: Good morning.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: To the airport please.
#Person1#: Here we are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Nine pounds twenty.
#Person2#: Here's ten pounds. Keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you. Sir
#Person2#: You're welcome, Goodbye! | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport. |
Yasmin: Thank you guys for tonight, it was the best party ever! <3
Paris: <file_gif>
Daphne: <3 <3 <3
Cam: we have to do this more often!
Xana: It was a BLAST! | Yasmin, Paris, Daphne, Cam and Xana were at a great party tonight. |
Connor: Are we going to the lecture today?
Samantha: What lecture?
Connor: haha, you never know what's going on at the uni, do you?
Samantha: yeahhh, I am not good at that...
Connor: There is a lecture of Lucy Nicholas today.
Samantha: The professor from Melbourne?
Connor: yes, University of Swinburne.
Samantha: What will she talk about? Do you know?
Connor: here is some info: <file_other>
Samantha: Queer theory
Connor: Officially it's a workshop titled "Post Gender Queer Ethics"
Samantha: Oh, then it can be actually useful for me.
Connor: so let's go there, at 4pm at the cafeteria.
Samantha: ok, see you later. | Samantha and Connor will go to the lecture on queer ethics at 4pm. |
#Person1#: This is Dunlin. Is this Mrs. Smith speaking?
#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I just want to call and say thank you for letting me interview yesterday.
#Person2#: You are welcome, Mr. Sun.
#Person1#: And I also want to know what the status is of the position.
#Person2#: Sorry, we haven't made the decision at all. But we should be making the decision by the end of this week. And we'll get in touch with you once we make it.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions we didn't cover in the interview?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Thank you, I am looking forward to hearing from you. Bye-bye.
#Person2#: Thank you for the calling. Bye-bye. | Dunlin calls Mrs. Smith to ask about the status of the position. Mrs. Smith will inform Dunlin once the decision is made. |
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