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calf: Tell me about it, honey. All my husband does all day is chase red.
farmers wife: a talking calf? what is this?
calf: Uh. Moo.
farmers wife: do not be scared, ive simply come here to sob, i didnt know calves could talk
calf: What's wrong, my lady?
farmers wife: my life is in shambles, i caught my husband with the pigs, what a sick person
calf: What's wrong with the pigs? They're my friends.
farmers wife: he was sleeping with them, man shall not lay with beast
calf: Says who??
farmers wife: says anyone, especially since he made a vow to never cheat on me
calf: It's not cheating if it's with another species.
farmers wife: he should have never married me if he wanted to sleep with pigs
calf: How about you sleep with an animal and make it even?
Summarize the dialogue | The farmers wife caught her husband sleeping with pigs. The calf suggests that the farmers wife should sleep with an animal to make it even. |
bird: Who cursed them?
wolf: The witch that lives in the cave, deep in the forest. She accused the humans of taking her land and then turned it barren.
bird: I'm glad the worms still live here
wolf: Yes, still worms and dirt, but not much else. Fortunately, I can sneak into the house through that hole in the back. It keeps me warm and protects me from the rains. You are welcome to make a nest inside, if you wish.
bird: I'd like to go take a look at it. Will you show me?
wolf: Of course. But first, please let me take off this ridiculous wolf costume. I'm still a wolf underneath, yet for some reason I choose to wear a wolf costume.
bird: You look very different!
wolf: Ah yes... I'd imagine a shade less hairy. Well, follow me and I'll show you to the house.
Summarize the dialogue | The witch that lives in the cave, deep in the forest, accused the humans of taking her land and then turned it barren. The wolf sneaks into the house through that hole in the back. It keeps him warm and protects him from the rains. The wolf invites the bird to |
Anna: Are you planning to go to the library tomorrow?
Mike: Yes, I have to find some information for the project.
Anna: I'll go with you.
Mike: OK. | Anna will go with Mike to the library tomorrow. |
Jess: u ok?
Graham: yes, perfect
Jess: ok, good :) | Graham is doing good. |
Mike: How was your week at work?
Joanne: I had many business meetings, what about you?
Mike: Mine was crazy with many conference calls to clients.
Joanne: I know the feeling when you say crazy.
Mike: You say you had business meeting, you mean with clients or colleagues?
Joanne: Both actually.
Mike: My meetings were all realted to KPI's and the future growth of our company.
Joanne: Ha, ha, these meetings.
Mike: My company is growing so rapidly and we need new staff.
Joanne: I can always recommend some friends for your company.
Mike: That would be great Joanne.
Joanne: Just send me some vacant jobs and I'll ask around.
Mike: Will do, totally appreciate your kindness.
Joanne: Anytime. | Both Mike and Joanne had a busy week at work. Mike's company is growing and they need new staff. Joanne can recommend some friends for Mike's company, they arranged that Mike would send her info on vacant jobs. |
Ken: Do you use endomondo?
Martha: Yeah, everyday, you installed too? :)
Ken: I did, I started running and wanted to track my progress
Martha: And?
Ken: It doesn't work properly I think or maybe there's something wrong with my phone.
Ken: I went for a jog, turned it on and I'm sure I wasn't running for more than an hour. I checked it for my results and it was off
Martha: Hm, weird...
Ken: I know, I wasn't using my phone at all, just had it with me while I was jogging
Martha: Did you have any notification?
Ken: No, the battery was almost depleted though
Martha: Eh, it happens in certain models, unfortunately. It works fine with mine, but my friend had a similar issue. Maybe your phone's battery or processor, I don't really know, is too weak for it
Ken: Maybe, but that's weird, it's just a fitness app | Ken has installed an app for running but it is not working properly on his phone. |
visitor: Right. I do hope he listens. Because this is important. My children are also rather starving, and without food to grow they may starve to death.
guard: You have a satchel half full of coins, there is no reason for you to starve. What types of crops do you know how to grow?
visitor: Let's see... I know how to grow corn, pumpkins, beanstalks, carrots... potatoes...
guard: I'd focus on the beanstalks. The king loves beanstalks...but he hates carrots so I'd try not to mention them to the king.
visitor: Alright, I'll keep the carrots out and mention the beanstalks. I understand now.
guard: Also, tell him how majestic his throne is. That will make him more favorable to you as well. Oh, and whatever you do, don't stare at his lazy eye.
visitor: I understand - wait, does he have a lazy eye?!
Summarize the dialogue | The visitor is going to the king to ask for food. The king loves beanstalks, but hates carrots. The visitor will focus on beanstalks and talk about the king's throne. |
bar host: Here brother, we are Goblins! It's our nature, Here, take this ring, this was one of our first haul's back when we first started at The Dancing Stoat. It was our plan the whole time, 'ave you gone soft and true on me?
goblin king's bartender: I'll take all the treasure ye've liberated from my patrons, you lout!
bar host: Ooofff, fine. You can have the coins, even though that was my earnings from the last few days. Let's not make a scene in our place of work. We don't want to burn down what we've worked so hard to build, brother.
goblin king's bartender: You no longer work here...get OUT, and don't you ever darken the door of this pub again, or I shall send the King himself after you!
Summarize the dialogue | goblin king's bartender demands the bar host to hand over the stolen treasures. |
ambassador: It truly is! What brings you to the throne room today?
economist: I come here to think sometimes. To debate in my head. How about yourself?
ambassador: I'm the kings ambassador. I here on the regular brainstorming ideas on how to achieve peace within the nation and beyond.
economist: This room is so elegant, it makes me feel more intelligent.
ambassador: Haha! I don't see how. It's just a fancy room.
economist: It makes me feel important and respected.
ambassador: Well you should feel that way without the fancy room. The king adores his Economist. You are the reason we are a profitable country.
economist: Thank you sir! I do my best.
ambassador: It does't good unnoticed! Please keep up the amazing work. Your country adores it.
economist: Thank you sir! I will be sure to keep up the good work.
ambassador: Fancy me this. What are you debating in your head currently?
economist: Whetehr the scrolls you are carrying are the ones the kingsguards are looking for.
Summarize the dialogue | The king's ambassador is in the throne room. The economist comes to the throne room to think and debate. The ambassador is brainstorming ideas on how to achieve peace within the nation and beyond. |
#Person1#: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles.
#Person2#: Hello, everyone.
#Person1#: We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Company is slashing up to 30,000 jobs, shutting down 14 plants nationwide. Is it a big deal if we are no longer manufacturing these cars, Malcolm?
#Person2#: I think it's a huge deal. I mean the companies are massive employers both directly and indirectly. If you look at Ford after their restructuring, they've actually got 87,000 employees which is twice as many as Microsoft have worldwide. Moreover, if you look at those jobs, they are very high-paying jobs. These are people who can afford to buy their own products.
#Person1#: Er, it seems to indicate a big hit for our economy if these jobs go bye-bye.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's a really sad day for America.
#Person1#: But it is not as if cars are stopped being made, right?
#Person2#: Correct. Still a large number of cars are being made by American manufacturers. More than half of the American cars sold in America are American. So what has happened over time is that as the market share has fallen, foreign car companies have come in, taken over plants and set up new plants, and they have taken over that capacity. So, it is not like there are fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago.
#Person1#: Let me ask you about the Chinese coming in. What would it mean to American jobs, if and when that happens?
#Person2#: The Chinese cars we have seen so far aren't that great and they don't have the branding necessary to make a huge impact in the world stage. | Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles, is invited to answered some questions about American car manufacturing. Malcolm thinks it's a big hit for American economy if no longer manufacturing cars. Malcolm predicts it's unlike there're fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago. |
#Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I could come one hour later this morning.
#Person1#: But you still look a little bit tired. What time did you leave?
#Person2#: It was around one thirty in the morning. I guess I didn't fall asleep till 3 because those numbers were involving in my mind. I just couldn't stop thinking about them.
#Person1#: That's normal after a tense work evening. Working overtime is not always a pleasant experience for me either. Once, I worked overtime everyday for a whole week including the weekend. That really broke my rhythm and I got a little sick later.
#Person2#: Working at weekend is something I hate to do most.
#Person1#: But if the company asks, what else can we do? | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't show up in the meeting because of staying up yesterday to check statistics and documents and #Person2# thinks working overtime is not always a pleasant experience. |
Alexa: My dear Linda, I am back at home!
Linda: Very good! And how do you feel?
Alexa: A bit jet-lagged of course but happy to be at home. This time it was much too long to be away.
Linda: But your photos were fantastic, so it wasn't that bad ;)
Alexa: Shall we talk on the phone some time at the weekend?
Linda: Absolutely! Anytime on Saturday or Sunday. Shall call you?
Alexa: Yes, please.
Linda: Now have a good night's sleep after that long flight. Love!
Alexa: :* | Linda will call Alexa over the weekend for a catch up chat. |
armed guardsmen: Hello watchman! how goes the watch this evening?
Summarize the dialogue | The watchman is doing his job well. |
Shawn: Yo yo yo
Greg: Hi man
Shawn: Have you heard Slipknot's new single yet?
Greg: Nope
Shawn: Check it out, the video is cool
Shawn: <file_video>
Greg: Cool, thanks!
Shawn: Tell me what you think of it
Greg: I will
Shawn: Good! | Shawn shares Slipknot's new music video with Greg. |
#Person1#: Um, which of them is the better typist?
#Person2#: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.
#Person1#: Is there any difference in their short hand?
#Person2#: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class.
#Person1#: How about languages?
#Person2#: Both of them speak excellent French. But I think Mary speaks German more fluently than Jones does.
#Person1#: Um. That doesn't really matter. Because we have more French visitors than German. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to compare Mary and Jones in terms of typing, shorthand, and language mastery. |
Sara: Is anyone home?
Tina: Nope, out with workmates, what's up?
Martha: I am, you all right hun?
Sara: Uhm, could you please bring me something to Jessie's?
Martha: We're watching a film with Sylvia and John.
Sara: This is important.
Tina: Sara, what's wrong?
Sara: This is wrong.
Sara: <file_photo>
Tina: Oh my fucking god what happened?!
Martha: :o
Sara: That bitch Ursula happened.
Tina: OMG, is that red wine? That's low.
Martha: Where are you right now?
Sara: Jessie's bathroom. Could you please bring me another dress? I can't show myself like this.
Tina: Bet you can't, you look like Carrie.
Sara: Thanks Tina, really supportive. Martha? Dress? The red one?
Martha: Uhm, all right, be there in 15 minutes. | Sara is in Jessie's bathroom because Ursula spilt red wine on her. Sara needs someone to bring her another dress. Martha is watching a movie with Sylvia and John but she will bring her a red dress in 15 minutes. |
animal: Tasty fish, hi there.
fish: No, please do not eat me. I am here to swim and enjoy the weather.
animal: I enjoy scaring people. I don't really even eat fish.
fish: Oh what are you doing around here?
animal: I'm here for the water.
fish: Me and my friends get really scared around big animals like you.
animal: You should be scared. But if I was going to eat you I would have done it.
fish: I am going to hide now, I am too scared of you!
animal: It's no fun if you're scared that easily.
fish: My friends already left.
animal: Even cats aren't so easily frightened.
fish: You are very scarry!
animal: Okay. I grow bored of this. See you later. haha.
fish: Okay bye bye
Summarize the dialogue | fish is scared of the animal. The animal doesn't eat fish. The animal is here for the water. |
merchant: I can get that for you kind sir. How about a blacksmith's hammer as well?
blacksmith: That would be marvelous? How much coin for it?
merchant: A couple silvers. Do you get much business yourself these days?
blacksmith: I certainly did. Business is booming with the war on the Eastern front. I am making more coin than ever before!
merchant: I wish I had your business. It is hard getting most people to buy from me.
blacksmith: A beautiful beast you have there. I can see why, the war tax has been hard on peoples' finances.
merchant: Here you go. I hope it is up to your standards.
blacksmith: This really is quite well in quality. I hope you did not buy this from the enemy Kingdom...
merchant: Of course not. It was given to me by another kind blacksmith.
blacksmith: I hope so. And how much for this spice? My lass wants to cook something spicy for supper.
merchant: One gold for the spices. That sounds like a tasty dinner.
Summarize the dialogue | blacksmith wants to buy a blacksmith's hammer and a spice from the merchant. |
child: Alright, let's do this thing. I have carrots with your name on it if you are good boy!
horse: neighhh! Who is this child trying to mount me?! I must buck him off, for I am an unbroken horse!
child: Keep it up horse, and you are going to taste your waste.
horse: You think a little feces scares me? The stablemaster is a cruel man and I have survived much worse! Bring me some oats from the farmers field if you wish to ride me. Be careful as he is very protective of his special crop!
child: I'll tell you what. Why don't we go and get the oats together? With me on your back?
horse: Hmmm, these sound like the words of a trickster! I shall let you on my back but if you try any funny business you will learn the taste of dirt
child: Horse, it is not a trick. You have the power of speech. This is what we call a compromise.
Summarize the dialogue | horse will let the child ride him if he brings him oats from the farmers field. |
Sean: Hey, I won't be able to take the car to the carwash
Sean: They want me to finish report first :(
Alice: shoot, but it's crazily dirty
Alice: Will we have tomorrow?
Sean: <file_gif>
Sean: We can leave a bit earlier or get it washed somewhere on the road
Alice: it might be good idea, let's do it tomorrow then
Sean: great! | Alice and Sean will wash the car on their way tomorrow. |
#Person1#: Did you move into your new apartment?
#Person2#: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.
#Person2#: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.
#Person1#: Have you taken a walk around your neighborhood yet?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes.
#Person1#: What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: I took a long walk through the neighborhood this morning on my way to the train station. It took me 20 minutes.
#Person1#: Yes, but you only pay 800 dollars a month. Emm, it's hard to decide which is better, shorter commuting time or lower rent.
#Person2#: I thought paying a lower rent would be better, but now I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Is there a supermarket nearby?
#Person2#: Yes, if you consider 7-11 is a supermarket.
#Person1#: Sounds like you better buy a bicycle.
#Person2#: That's right, or I'm going to spend a lot of time walking. | #Person1# asks the new condition of #Person2# and #Person2# hasn't organized everything yet. #Person2# also has some complaints about the new place. |
servant: Is there anything else you require?
temple guard: That will be all for now. Tell me, what is your name?
servant: I am just called servant. I had a name but that was long ago and i do not recall it now.
temple guard: I see. Names are overrated anyway. People should be judged by their actions, not their name.
servant: So are you guarding the queen today or just attending her party? If I may ask.
temple guard: My duty is to guard the queen, night and day. I will be attending her party, but only to protect her.
servant: Interesting, have you ever been in battle?
temple guard: Yes, countless battles. I personally looted most of the riches you see in here from our king's enemies.
servant: Have you ever kept any of the riches for yourself?
temple guard: Nay. The king gives me food, weapons and a roof. I do not require anything else.
servant: He gives me the same, minus weapons. And the roof and food are old...
Summarize the dialogue | temple guard is attending the queen's party today. His duty is to guard the queen, night and day. He looted most of the riches from the king's enemies. |
sailor: ...always the lush, you pirates are. I prefer a clear head.
pirate: But whats wrong with a little bit of fun from time to time, come on why dont we pass by the tavern and have a drink or two before we part ways?
sailor: I suppose I've earned a little bit of pleasure after all these months at sea.
pirate: Haha I agree! Where have to been traveling? Are you a merchant ship? I plundered a few of those recently.
sailor: ...fortunately not. We provide transport for various high level persons who require safety and...discretion.
pirate: Well anything for the gold I guess. Why did you become a sailor? Just loved the seas?
sailor: It's just a job for me. I have a family to take care of. It's hard to be away for so long at a time, but it pays well.
pirate: For me its the love of the ocean, I could be days on end in the middle of the sea and still feel at home!
Summarize the dialogue | sailor and pirate are going to the tavern. |
spider: Ahh, they were not talking to me
ghosts of previous occupants: No no, spiders are welcome to stay here. It's a bit gloomy though isn't it?
spider: Yes indeed. Feels very closed in as well. Not enough room in here
ghosts of previous occupants: There's always that bucket - it might be just your size
spider: Good idea, thank you.Tell me about yourself
ghosts of previous occupants: Well, I was born, I was imprisoned and then I .. I ... died in here. It's all quite traumatic, actually
spider: So you're a... GHOST?!?!?!
ghosts of previous occupants: I wish people wouldn't react like that. It makes me feel terribly marginalised.
spider: Hey, it's ok.. people do the exact same to me!
ghosts of previous occupants: Indeed, it can't be very pleasant being ugly, eight legged and eight eyed. I try to see the person inside though. How many have you eaten this week?
Summarize the dialogue | ghosts of previous occupants were born, imprisoned and died in here. Spider is welcome to stay. |
#Person1#: You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
#Person1#: Do you feel ok?
#Person2#: Not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
#Person1#: Why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some rest or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.
#Person2#: Could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?
#Person1#: You're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.
#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.
#Person1#: It looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?
#Person2#: Just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor and get some medicine. Let's go.
#Person2#: Shouldn't we make an appointment first?
#Person1#: We would, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.
#Person2#: Whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting! | Zach has got jet lag and got the flu after a twelve-hour flight. #Person1# advises Zach to reschedule his meeting. Zach also seems to have a red rash, so #Person1# advises Zach to see a doctor immediately. |
#Person1#: Excuse me. What's the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco?
#Person2#: 16 hours. Beijing is 16 hours ahead.
#Person1#: Are we losing or gaining a day on the way to America?
#Person2#: We are gaining a day.
#Person1#: So does it mean we're arriving on the same day?
#Person2#: That's right. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco. |
#Person1#: Welcome. How can we be of service today?
#Person2#: Hello. My aunt in the US has sent me $ 500. She sent it yesterday, using the standard service. It's my birthday today, you see.
#Person1#: Well, happy birthday. If it was sent yesterday using the usual service, it should be here already. You do have an account with us, right?
#Person2#: Yes. Here's my card. Do you need my ID?
#Person1#: Please. Just to double check all the details.
#Person2#: There you go. | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check whether the $500 has arrived. #Person1#'ll double check the details. |
robber: I can take care of myself.
soldier: Get on out of here then. you are going to alert our enemies we are here.
robber: I'll leave for now, but I will be back.
soldier: Take the coin. That's all you get from us. Just remember we are always awake here. Some of the soldiers are anxious, but not I. I'm always awake and ready to kill.
robber: You speak a fine game soldier, but you have to sleep sometime.
soldier: Yes, but when I sleep others like me are awake.
robber: You soldiers aren't capable of taking me on. I am an expert at what I do.
soldier: You fool. I can do the same as you. You should scout the enemy camp and still stuff from them. Yes?
robber: You shall not disrespect me!
soldier: Enough. I'm trying to be nice, but you are testing my patience.
robber: Alright then Soldier. I see we are a fair match. I will scout the enemy camp now.
Summarize the dialogue | robber is a robber and he is robbing a soldier. The soldier is sleeping, but he is always ready to kill. The robber will scout the enemy camp now. |
horse: If you are who you say, let us go to the King. Come along and we will clear this up. You make stories very quickly
traitor: I think you are the traiter. You do not know the king. Otherwise you would know who titnbob is. In fact you would have to be in the royal family of horses to even be considered worthy for the king to ride you. Why do you lie. Who are you reallly.
horse: So you do not want to go to the King? Traitor!
traitor: I have no faith that you will take me to the king. I think you are here to ruin my cover and you will get me killed and the king will not learn of the real traitors in his midst. I swear if you do not come clean this minute I will kill you where you stand.
horse: You are the one to die, Traitor! I have much more brute force than you can even imagine!
Summarize the dialogue | traitor does not want to go to the king because he thinks horse is a traitor. |
goat: Bleet.
worker: shut up silly goat, are you going to wake up everybody!
goat: Bleet, sorry mister. What are you working on?
worker: I anm trying to fix my old hammer
goat: Ya can have my horn if ya want! It hammers real good!
worker: oh thank you! but waht about you ?
goat: I don't use it for nothin...I'm kind of a loser goat.
worker: oh your silly! let me help you making stronger your horn
goat: Oh, that sounds fun! Coat it with metal and make me king of the goats!
worker: Yes you will be the alpha!
goat: And you can ride me?
worker: I prefer a horse
goat: You're a little short for a horse.
Summarize the dialogue | goat wants to give his horn to the worker to make it stronger. |
Kirsty Williams AM: We have discussed this at length with them My preference would be for school improvement officers to be employed in the centre and we continue to have those discussions but what is really important to understand is that the regional consortia are not a beast of the Government they are a beast of the local authorities that have worked together to create a school improvement service that meets their needs So we can not impose that solution and we continue to discuss with ERW what is the optimal way and they continue to discuss with their constituent local authorities about how that should be organised
Hefin David AM: Are you concerned that Neath Port Talbot have given notice that they want to withdraw from regional working ?
Kirsty Williams AM: I think it is really disappointing that Neath Port Talbot have published that notice What is important for me is to understand—not for me it will be important for Estyn It will be really important for us to understand how Neath Port Talbot intend to support their schools and their teachers if they were to withdraw from ERW especially at what is a very very critical time The regional consortia have a key role to play in supporting systems with the introduction of the curriculum I would want to know from Neath Port Talbot how they are going to do that without being part of that organisation And of course there is the added complexity that so much of our money is channelled through to schools via the regional consortia So I would want to understand from Neath Port Talbot how they are going to safeguard their schools and make sure that the children who are receiving their education in Neath Port Talbot are not disadvantaged if they were to follow through on that decision | Kirsty believed that it was really important for them to understand how Neath Port Talbot intended to support their schools and their teachers if they were to withdraw from ERW, especially at what was a critical time. They wanted to know from Neath Port Talbot how they were going to do that without being part of the organization. Additionally, Kirsty was curious about how they were going to safeguard their schools and make sure that the children who were receiving their education in Neath Port Talbot were not disadvantaged if they were to follow through on that decision. |
#Person1#: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend?
#Person2#: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family.
#Person1#: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that?
#Person2#: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for three days in case of an emergency, like an earthquake.
#Person1#: An earthquake?! We haven't had an earthquake in years.
#Person2#: Well, you never know; you have to be prepared. Hey, if earthquakes don't get you, it could be a flood, hurricane, snowstorm, power outage, fire, alien attack. [Alien attack!] Well, you never know. Think of any situation in which you might find yourself without the basic necessities of life, including shelter, food, and water, for over a period of time.
#Person1#: Hum. So, what do you keep in a 42-hour, um, ... I mean 72-kit?
#Person2#: Well, you should have enough food and water to last you three days, and you might want to pack a basic water filter or water purification tablets in case your only water source turns out to be a murky pool of bug-infested water. [Ugh!] Hey, sometimes you don't have a choice, and as for food, you should keep it simple: food that requires no preparation and that doesn't spoil. And no canned goods because they are often too heavy and bulky. [Okay, that makes sense.] And unless you have a can opener or the can has a pull-tab lid, you'll have to use a rock or something to open them. [Ah, instant mashed green beens.] Yeah, and oh, energy bars, beef jerky, and a mix of nuts, raisins, and chocolate are possibilities.
#Person1#: Huh, the food might be nasty, but I guess you could survive ... barely.
#Person2#: Well, the food doesn't have to taste bad; just select things that are easy to prepare, and you might want to include some basic comfort foods like a couple of candy bars. Then, you have to decide on the type of shelter you might need.
#Person1#: A hotel sounds nice.
#Person2#: Yeah, but that's really not an option. The reality is that you might have to evacuate to a shelter, possibly with hundreds or thousands of other people.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound very fun ... everyone packed together like sardines in a can. Unsanitary conditions. Disease.
#Person2#: Ah, now you're sounding paranoid, but if a shelter isn't available, you might be completely on your own, so I always pack an emergency sleeping bag or small, lightweight tent in the event that I have to survive on the street or in a park.
#Person1#: Wow.
#Person2#: And among other things, you should pack a flashlight, portable radio, extra batteries, a small first-aid kit, personal items like a toothbrush or toothpaste ... Having a change of clothing is also important.
#Person1#: What about money? I have a credit card.
#Person2#: Right. Like that's going to help when the power is out. You'd better be prepared with coins and cash, and having small bills is a must.
#Person1#: So, what do you do to communicate with other family members in case you get separated?
#Person2#: Oh, in that case? I always pack two-way radios to communicate with the group. You can never depend on cell phones. [Okay.] Plus, you should decide on a meeting point in case your family gets separated.
#Person1#: Well, that sounds like a detailed plan, definitely.
#Person2#: Oh, that's not all. You never know what weather conditions you might encounter, so packing a rain poncho, a jacket, and something to start a fire with could be very useful.
#Person1#: Like Matches?
#Person2#: Matches? If You drop those in a puddle of water, you're toast. You need to pack at least three forms of fire starter: a magnifying glass, a high-quality lighter, and waterproof matches.
#Person1#: Wow. I never thought about those either. So, what do you do if you have small kids? They'd probably go stir-crazy under such conditions.
#Person2#: You're exactly right, so a little extra preparation for them is needed. If you have to evacuate to a shelter to wait out a disaster, kids soon will be bored out of their minds, so you have to pack small card games, paper, or something like pencils or crayons to draw with.
#Person1#: You know, preparing a 72-hour kit makes perfect sense ...
#Person2#: Yeah, but most people thinking about it after it is too late. | Tim tells #Person1# that he is putting together 72-hour kits for his family in case of emergencies. They discuss what to prepare for a 72-hour kit, like food, water, shelter, fire starters, things for little kids, etc. #Person1# thinks a 72-hour kit makes perfect sense but #Person1# seems to believe it unnecessary, but Tim insists on its importance. |
blacksmith apprentice: i see your point but people come and tell me how many they have slain with my swords and it weighs on me sometimes
nun: Well then, pray to the gods to assuage your pain.
blacksmith apprentice: you always know the right thing to say i have to keep up my happy appearance i begged the blacksmith to work with him i don't want him to turn me away
nun: How about work for a different blacksmith? One that makes agricultural implements or horseshoes?
blacksmith apprentice: we make those but with the war going on the bulk of our day is making swords and spear and arrow tips i love the work my weapons are the best in the land
nun: Well, perhaps you should take pride in your work. The more of the enemy that are killed, the less chance they will conquer our city and slay us all.
blacksmith apprentice: now that's the spirit i need you have brightened my day and i will now work twice as hard i guess its all in how you look at things
Summarize the dialogue | Blacksmith apprentice is working for a blacksmith who makes swords and spear and arrow tips. He loves his work and takes pride in his weapons. Nun suggests he should take pride in his work. |
fish: I love being a fish in the beautiful ocean.
person: You are beautiful. i have never seen one quite as beautiful as you
fish: Thank you
person: What is the power that makes you be able to speak
fish: I am from the planet of Phaedos. I was given this power by the king, Alpha.
person: And is the bird your friend?
fish: He is actually my brother.
person: So were you both human in another life?
fish: Yes. Years ago, The planet of Phaedos was attacked by King Mondo. He put a spell on me.
person: And is there anyone that can undo the spell
fish: There is only way cure and that cure is on what is now known as Orlando, Florida.
person: Well that seems far off and I don't know if you can get there from here
fish: Maybe you can help me. Do you have any means of travel?
person: I know of no way to travel, can your brother the bird carry you in his mouth and fly to this orlando, florida
Summarize the dialogue | fish is a fish from the planet Phaedos. He was given the power to speak by the king, Alpha. Fish was put under a spell by King Mondo. The cure is in Orlando, Florida. Fish's brother is a bird. He can't fly |
townperson: Well, I'm gonna cut you loose. You can come home with me. This place is falling apart.
stray dogs: Oh, that would be great! If I see my pack buddies I might run off with them though. You got any food at home?
townperson: Yeah, I got food at home. If you run off with your pack buddies, I hope you'll come back to my house later. You and I could make a lot of money with your talking.
stray dogs: I don't need money but I wouldn't mind some tasty meat, I usually get most of my food digging through trash, that's how the witch found me, I got in her trash.
townperson: I use money to buy tasty meat, and it's much better than what you find in the trash. You gonna stay away from the witch's trash?
stray dogs: Yes, I leanred my lesson, so how are we going to make some money? I don't want to be like a zoo pet or anything.
Summarize the dialogue | The townperson will take the stray dogs home. They will make money with their talking. |
witch: I can talk to that wooden broom in the corner
snake: Really thats nice what does it usually say
witch: It tells me where it has flown and that helps me with secrets
snake: I see well I can tell you secrets if you give me chickens to eat
witch: Hmmm that sounds interesting. I have chicken in my lunch.
snake: nice hmm do you know of the plot of the king to raid your cottage tonight
witch: No but I will give you my chicken if you will tell me more.
snake: yes, they plan to come when the sun has fully set, not sure why they are coming at night cause I thought that is when you are most powerful but I am just a snake
witch: I'm always powerful and they will have a huge surprise waiting for them when they get there.
snake: nice I think I shall stay and watch should be fun
witch: Yes snake you can watch. Here is my chicken for your efforts. I know too much about the king so he wants me dead.
snake: yum yum , do you ever have any other visitors
Summarize the dialogue | Witch can talk to the wooden broom in the corner. King wants to raid the witch's cottage tonight. The witch will give the snake chicken for his efforts. |
crow: If i am starving i will but you are fine... my belly is full. I dont know if they won;t eat you though.
spider: Naw, I don't think they'll mess with me. I'm a mad lad creature as well
crow: You are pretty fearless aren;t you?
spider: Hey mate, what are you doin' with that bloody jar? I did time in the pint glass and I ain't never goin' back.
crow: Hey now! I was just taking it to get some water. Calm down.
spider: Sorry, mate. You were just talking about the possibility of them eating me, and then the crow was making moves. I got nervous. Australian spider gotta be nervous to stay alive.
crow: I understand but i want some water.
spider: Oy, back off!
crow: Ugh you are annoying. Can i please have the jar?
spider: He's still got it. He just got hit for getting too close. Like this!
Summarize the dialogue | Crow is taking the jar to get some water. Spider is afraid of being eaten. |
#Person1#: Are you feeling all right, Mary? You look a little tired.
#Person2#: My brother and I had a birthday for my sister last night. So I didn't have much sleep.
#Person1#: Where did you have the party?
#Person2#: It was at my uncle's house.
#Person1#: Did you go back home very late?
#Person2#: Not really. But when I was home, I had to start typing a literature paper that was due first thing in the morning.
#Person1#: Couldn't you do it today?
#Person2#: No, our professor said she wouldn't accept any late papers.
#Person1#: Then how did you manage it?
#Person2#: Well, I just turned my paper in, and now I'm going home to bed. See you! | Mary had a birthday party for her sister last night and stayed up late typing a literature paper. |
Lynne Neagle AM: We have got some questions now on the divergence between the law in England and Wales from Dawn Bowden
Dawn Bowden AM: Thank you Chair Hello The Assembly does not have any legislative competence to impose duties on the CPS as you know in the absence of the Secretary of States consent What are the implications for implementing the Bill in Wales for that ?
Barry Hughes: Can I give you two examples ? One of the implications is this—and it is fairly obvious but it is still worth stressing—that the removal of the defence would mean that there would be more cases that would pass the evidential stage in Wales than there would be in England because the defence would still apply there That therefore raises issues in particular in terms of awareness of criminal offending for people from England who travel to Wales because it is fairly evident that there would be a defence available in England that is not available in Wales One of the examples that we talked about was if you consider a family on its way from England into Wales travelling to Barry Island for a holiday and troublesome children in the back of the car harsh words and a small smack on the leg delivered while they are on the M4 going past Bristol would be subject to a defence By the time we come over to this side of the water there would be no such defence for the same journey for the same act And so there are issues there in terms of the awareness of members of the public The second example that I will give you is that we already have within the United Kingdom a certain degree of divergence of laws and the example I will give to you is this : drink driving In England and Wales the limit for having micrograms of alcohol in your breath is 35 µg in 100 ml of breath Across the border in Scotland it drops to 22 µg So the same act— As you drive into Scotland you are probably to drive if you have got 34 µg by the time you get into Scotland you will not be And the consequences for you are significant because of course it is an offence in Scotland and not an offence in England but the punishment namely disqualification applies everywhere in the United Kingdom So we already have a degree of divergence of law and the CPS recognises this In our code we have a specific provision that takes account of the potential divergence of Welsh law We will issue policy guidance and charging standards to reflect any changes as they arise And we think that we are sufficiently flexible to take account of that
Dawn Bowden AM: So would you see the necessity for a memorandum of understanding for instance or it being useful in these circumstances or are you quite satisfied that the current guidance code would cover that ?
Barry Hughes: Well it is yet to move from a Bill into an Act so we would need to make sure that happened We know there would be a period of time perhaps as much as two years or maybe a little more while that takes place There will be a further series of awareness raising We have strategic implementation groups—Iwan sits on that group So we would build ourselves up to come up with the appropriate guidance according to the circumstances In terms of how we would approach it within the Crown Prosecution Service in CymruWales my approach would be along the lines of working with Kwame and his colleagues to make sure that the guidance that we issue nationally suits both England and Wales And when it comes to the practical application of the legislation in Wales we would almost certainly work on the basis that the number of offences—and we might want to get into the number of potential offences but my take on it is the number of offences is likely to be very small and we would probably have two or three specialists trained in this so that any case that comes through goes to people who have got a close network and can talk with each other—
Dawn Bowden AM: And that would be primarily around the public interest issue | Barry Hughes concluded two kinds of implications. First, the Bill would raise awareness for people from England who travel to Wales. Second, people in other areas might reflect on this defense as they did to the drink driving limit in Scotland. |
Paul: Man, you won't believe this
John: What happened?
Paul: Denise kissed me
John: Whoa! Congrats, man!!! XD
Paul: Thanks, now let's see if it works out
John: Good luck, dude | Denise kissed Paul. |
#Person1#: Hello, may I speak with the property manager, please?
#Person2#: Hello, this is the property manager. How may I help you?
#Person1#: During that horrible rainstorm last night, my roof began to leak.
#Person2#: What room was the leak in?
#Person1#: It was in our bedroom.
#Person2#: Are you on the top floor, or is there another apartment above you?
#Person1#: We are on the top floor.
#Person2#: I will be sending someone out as soon as I can get hold of the roofer. Will you be home this morning?
#Person1#: Yes, we will be in.
#Person2#: Fine. If you do end up going somewhere, we can just use our pass key. | #Person1# reports the leak of #Person1#'s bedroom roof to the property manager. The manager'll send a roofer out as soon as possible. |
tribe chief: Oh ho! You dare take that coconut?
thief: Oh, but the lizard has it now. There are coconuts enough for all of us. Don't be a hoarder!
tribe chief: You've crossed a line sir!
thief: Even you and all your tribe can't keep me down! I've been trained in the ancient arts.
tribe chief: A little thing like you? We'll see about that!
thief: I'll throw this coconut at your shaved noggin and knock you out!
tribe chief: You'll do no such thing foul creature!
thief: I'll give you this coconut... now leave me alone and don't bother me anymore!
tribe chief: Ah ha! That's what I thought. I'll put you in our jail hut is what I'll do!
Summarize the dialogue | The thief took the coconut from the lizard. The tribe chief will put the thief in the jail hut. |
thief: See here the offering I have brought? Only the best for the best.
attendee: Where did you steal that from?
thief: Does it matter? It is no longer mine. Are you always so interested in visitors and their offerings Attendee?
attendee: No.... I simply lost my way from the castle....
thief: Tell me.. who has been to visit today?
attendee: Just this small old man with a walking stick.
thief: I see. This small old man with a stick... did he have unusually bright blue eyes and a purple stone at the top of his stick?
attendee: Yes yes that was him!
thief: Curious indeed. Did he touch anything or drop anything off while he was here? This is very important. Please think hard.
attendee: Well he touched that statue over there and uttered some odd words.
thief: I knew he up to no good. Elder Gadafon is never in a shrine without a reason. He is after the jewel of Asgabaran!!!
Summarize the dialogue | thief stole the offering from the attendee. |
John: Is sex ever safe?
Jason: It's a good question.
John: In Japan thru have sex with robots...Seems safe to me, don't you think?
John: They*
Jason: That's interesting. But can there be sex without attachment?
John: Maybe yes. People can have sex without love. But the point is that it is risky.
Jason: That's true. People don't want to take such risks. Hmmmm...
John: How about sex without politics?
Jason: I don't think you can ever really remove all the politics... But that's what makes it exciting. Isn't it? | John and Jason are discussing the meaning of 'safe sex'. John considers having sex with robots safe. He thinks people can have sex without love. Jason thinks you can't separate politics from sex completely. |
the prisoner: Oh, kind sir ghost, that would be amazing! How can we manage to get out o the cell though. Even that maggot is trapped in here, it seems.
ghost: I have an idea. If you drop from your window ledge to the one below, inside is an old, unused torture chamber. If you make it, we can get you out from there. If not, you will surely die from the 500 foot fall, but it's better than sitting here, don't you think?
the prisoner: At least I have a chance to survive, no such chance falling from the hangman's rope.
ghost: Agreed. Better to try and have a chance at freedom. Do you have anywhere safe to go if you escape?
the prisoner: My village is far away, I came close to this market seeking work and when I didn't find any, wound up stealing the pork. I think I shall be safe if I go home and cut off my hair to change my appearance.
Summarize the dialogue | The prisoner wants to escape. The ghost suggests he drops from his window ledge to the one below. If he makes it, they can get him out from an old, unused torture chamber. |
Melanie: Hey, do you have few minutes?
Percy: Sure
Melanie: <file_other>
Melanie: Can you fill in this survey for me? I need it for my master thesis.
Percy: Sure. No problem. I have few minutes.
Melanie: Thaaaaank you! | Percy will fill the survey for Melanie's master thesis. |
#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.
#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?
#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work. On the other hand, bicycling is a sport, and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends.
#Person2#: Cycling during weekends? Do you me riding on the mountainous countryside orjust the neighboring towns?
#Person1#: Does that make any difference?
#Person2#: Can't be greater. If you ride on bumpy, hilly roads, a mountain bike is what you need. But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes, you might choose a road bike.
#Person1#: Are they designed differently?
#Person2#: A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame. Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars. It's not particularly beefy in construction, and generally, it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces. In contrast, mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame. You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over. | #Person1# is planning to buy a bicycle and asks #Person2# for some advice. #Person2# asks the reasons and explains the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike. |
Shannon: Have you heard the news? :)
Noel: No. What is it?
Shannon: Greg and Amy got engaged!
Noel: Who's Greg and Amy?
Shannon: Sry, wrong number.
Noel: Still, who's Greg and Amy? :) | Shannon shares the news about Greg and Amy getting engaged. Noel doesn't know them. Shannon wrote him by mistake. |
Lea: Hi darling, good luck for packing all your stuff. Don't forget to make your registration on both flights.
Meg: thanks mum, but i don't have the app for that
Lea: it's easy, just download the Air France app on you mobile.
Meg: done, and now?
Lea: enter your flight number VVIHC2 for the Caracas Amsterdam and then the BGRYU8 for Amsterdam Toulouse.
Meg: do i need an ID?
Lea: yes it's your flying blu number
Meg: i'll do it rn
Lea: registration on line is open.. do it now
Meg: done, bt the i cannot register for the second flight
Lea: that's normal, registration will open only 24h before departure. It will be open only at 6pm.
Meg: i see, this is my boarding card
Meg: <file_photo>
Lea: ok, don't forget to do the same for the second flight this afternoon.
Meg: I will, bt what about my luggage? Will they travel straight to Toulouse?
Lea: yes they will, but when you arrive at the airport check at the desk.
Meg: I'll ask
Lea: the two files have been linked, just make sure.
Meg: I ve done my second registration
Lea: fine! when are u leaving?
Meg: in two hours for the train station and then the bus to the airport
Lea: Have a nice flight. See you tomorrow, i'm so happy
Meg: me too. | Meg made a registration for both her flights: VVIHC2 for the Caracas Amsterdam and BGRYU8 for Amsterdam Toulouse. She is leaving in two hours for the train station and then she's taking the bus to the airport. |
a pet bird: This is the study room. The teacher holds lessons and sometimes the priest comes in here to read ancient texts.
a church mouse: Oooooh.... ancient texts... they sound delicious. Okay, focus. Crumbs in the corner...
a pet bird: Yes, please don't eat the books! Do you live far?
a church mouse: In the church. I hide under the pews, generally. Sometimes crumbs fall from the people's pockets, or when they break bread. That's my favorite!
a pet bird: Oh, I bet that's a good day indeed! How often do they do that? I don't go to church much these days.
a church mouse: Not much, lately. Seems the King's been giving less and less money to the church for that kind of stuff... hence why I came looking so far for something to eat
a pet bird: Well that's certainly not very kind of him.
Summarize the dialogue | a church mouse is in the study room of a pet bird. He lives in the church and he likes to eat crumbs that fall from the pockets of the people or when they break bread. The King gives less and less money to the church for that kind of stuff. |
waiter: well its time to get to work, no?
waitress: I'll start clearing off the tables
waiter: sounds good i will talk to the guests
waitress: I can't wait to get out of here. Do you think they'll let us off early tonight?
waiter: i hope so but it looks like it might be busy
waitress: At least we'll be raking in those tips. I think table 4 is ready to order. Can you take care of that for me?
waiter: no problem, should be easy
waitress: You always got my back
waiter: im always happy to help, now you deal with table 5 and i will clean this up
waitress: Oh, those guys look like they're enjoying themselves. Better bring out the drink menus
waiter: of course, good idea
waitress: The drunker they get, the bigger the tip!
waiter: that is true, good call haha
waitress: I haven't eaten all day. The smell of this roast is getting to me. I wish they'd let the employees eat the leftovers haha
Summarize the dialogue | waitress and waiter are working at a restaurant. They are clearing the tables and preparing the food. |
Jason: duuude >_<
Miles: what is it
Jason: its not working still
Miles: your head?
Jason: ha ha ha
Miles: atleast i am funny
Jason: -_-
Miles: whats your problem jason
Jason: FIFA 29
Miles: im not sure if FIFA 29 is released yet XD
Jason: oh cmon you know i meant FIFA 19
Miles: whats the error
Jason: i dont know come look at it
Miles: its your problem youre the one who should come to my room ._.
Jason: pleeeeassee :(((
Miles: ohh alright -_- drama queen | Jason has a problem with FIFA 19. He wants some help with it from Miles. |
Tom: what lines are you flying to Stockholm with?
Jenny: with British Airways
Tom: wow, they are super expensive!
Tom: why not Ryanair?
Sophia: We never use them, it's too tiring and unpleasant
Tom: Yes, but super cheap, sometimes even a few pounds
Sophia: I know, but to go through their website is a nightmare
Sophia: and even a bigger nightmare on board
Tom: I see, but cheap... | Jenny and Sophia are flying to Stockholm with British Airways. Tom is very surprised that Jenny and Sophia didn't choose Ryanair. |
Caz: Car seems ok so I'm gong to shoot over to Coventry tomorrow afternoon to visit dad in the nursing home.. fingers crossed I'm not crying on the side of the road again xxx I cant wait to get away again xx
AJ: Heres to another cruise
Caz: Til our next one lol
AJ: I'm hoping we will be having another very soon xxx
Caz: I nearly bought us one for April.. 7 nights to Portugal 780 pp
AJ: We can look for another over the weekend if you want xxx
Caz: Now we know.. we can sit and work out the sunny side of the ship before we book lol
AJ: I get some great bargain price emails xx
Caz: When do you have to put your holidays in or are they pretty flexible?
AJ: They are fairly flexible and there are only 4 of us controllers so next year is clear so far xxx
Caz: We will chat about it at the weekend then xxx
AJ: Ok babe, I should be off to bed soon for my 3am alarm 🙄xxx
Caz: Ok darling sleep good xxx
AJ: Night night babe xxx | Caz is going to Coventry tomorrow afternoon to visit dad. Caz and AJ want to chat about their holidays at the weekend. AJ has to get up at 3 am. |
#Person1#: Can you believe that I've been here almost a whole term, and you're the only friend I've made?
#Person2#: No, how can that be?
#Person1#: I don't know, you know me better than anyone else here at school. I thought maybe you could give me some advice.
#Person2#: Sure, um, do you belong to any clubs or organizations? That's the best way to meet people.
#Person1#: No, I don't have a lot of time to go to meetings.
#Person2#: Neither do I, but, I do play school sports. It's just a group that meets regularly to play basketball. Of course, there are lots of other teams. You could join a football team or baseball, volleyball. Just go over to the Sports Center and sign up.
#Person1#: I'd like to do that, but I don't want to take time away from my studies.
#Person2#: Well, then why don't you join a study group? That way you won't feel like you're wasting time and besides, the people you meet will be serious students, so maybe they would be better friends for you anyway.
#Person1#: This sounds good. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to join some clubs, organizations, sports teams, or study groups to make new friends. #Person2# decides to join a study group to focus on studies. |
Mindy: How to make that lovely sauce you always prepare for your steaks?
Mia: It's so easy just take an onion
Mindy: Big one or small one?
Mia: Medium
Mindy: Okay
Mia: some garlic and butter, fry it a little bit with some salt
Mindy: and then?
Mia: ass a glass of white wine
Mindy: that's where the lovely souery taste comes from!
Mia: Yes, exactly. And then after 2-3 minutes add some cream
Mindy: Okay, thanks, wish me good luck :)
Mia: :))
Mindy: <file_gif>
Mia: <file_gif> | Mindy is going to prepare the sauce for steaks according to Mia's recipe. |
Rebecca: did you all get home safe??
Rose: yeah i am already in bed
Fiona: i came back like 20 minutes ago
Fiona: just grabbing a bite and off to bed too
Rebecca: okay :) i am glad, thanks again for the meeting today!
Rose: thank you too! good night! | Rebecca, Rose and Fiona met today. Rose and Fiona got home safely. |
Ela: do you know how to get to Poznań?
Charlie: but what from?
Ela: im in Warsaw
Charlie: what are you doing there?
Ela: business meeting
Ela: and i missed my flight
Charlie: so you can try more traditional way and go by train :P
Ela: you know i hate trains
Ela: it stinks in there
Charlie: oh come on, there was once, ten years ago!
Ela: never mind, no trains!
Charlie: bus?
Ela: but what if i will sit next to some noisy people?
Charlie: there is always such a risk in public transport
Ela: so maybe should i take a taxi or uber?
Charlie: from Warsaw to Poznań?
Charlie: it will cost millions
Ela: but in comfortable conditions
Charlie: better stay at the airport and wait for next plane
Ela: maybe you're right, it's in 3 hours | Ela was on a business meeting in Warsaw and missed her flight to Poznań. Ela will wait for the next flight, which is in 3 hours. |
Matt: What's up, man?
Paul: Boring lecture...
Matt: Same here.
Paul: Why do they do this to us? :D
Matt: It's a scheme to drive us out of uni.
Paul: They want to take our jobs, because they fear younger and smarter generation of employees.
Matt: Exactly. :D
Paul: We should tell this to someone! Alert some institutions!
Matt: They are all in this together, if you talk to someone, they'll be on to us.
Paul: You're right. We need to save the world together then.
Matt: Looks like it.
Paul: What's our first move?
Matt: Burgers and beer?
Paul: I'm in! | Matt and Paul are at boring lectures. They will go for burgers and beer to break free. |
farmers: Hi
child: Hi. That's some mighty fine looking corn you have there mister.
farmers: Yes! The harvests are great this year
child: My mom sure would love some of that corn. Can I trade you something for a few pieces?
farmers: Definitely. let me weigh it.
child: Great. I'll take as much as you'll give me for this treat.
farmers: You keep the treat dear
child: Really! wow, that's mighty nice of you. I'm going to save it for later.
farmers: That is fine. I should get back into the harvesting.
child: How come you don't grow any peaches? I love peaches.
farmers: I will be planting that next season.
child: Great. Can I come back and get some peaches then? Do you have a dog? I like dogs.
farmers: Yes. I have two lovely puppies.
Summarize the dialogue | farmers will give the child some corn in exchange for a treat. The child will come back for peaches next season. |
ghost: hello there
wise woman: Who are you and why can't I see you?
ghost: You should figure that out already
wise woman: Ar-are-are you a ghost?
ghost: Finally she figures it out
wise woman: Well I am a wise woman. I'm smart
ghost: That's interesting . What are doing here, by the way?
wise woman: It was my day off and I was curious how this placed looked on the inside. Why are you here?
ghost: I live here, I scare people for a living
wise woman: That's an evil hobby
ghost: Well, for a ghost it is a way of life
wise woman: How long have you been a ghost anyways?
ghost: 3years
Summarize the dialogue | wise woman is curious about the inside of the place. ghost lives there and scares people for a living. |
#Person1#: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
#Person1#: I am worried about the meeting this morning.
#Person2#: Why? I think the meeting went well.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes. But what are you worried about?
#Person1#: I'm afraid I was too rude.
#Person2#: Rude? You weren't rude at all, Annie. Why do you think you were rude?
#Person1#: Well, I maybe talked to Mr. Drummond too directly. I thought I maybe said too much. I don't want him to be angry.
#Person2#: I understand. But really you weren't rude at all. You said what you thought. I think he appreciates that.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: But I am new here, and I'm not sure he is used to that.
#Person2#: You mean because you are a woman?
#Person1#: Yes. And he is the president of the company.
#Person2#: Listen, Annie. You shouldn't worry about Mr. Drummond. He is a very good man to work for. He is not sexist at all. He appreciates people for their ideas. And he is willing to take suggestions from men or women.
#Person1#: I am very happy to hear that, Karen. It's good to know I'm working in such a company.
#Person2#: I agree with you on that, Annie. I've worked for Derek Drummond for nine years now. I feel he appreciates his employees for their work, not their gender. I would never change jobs.
#Person1#: Good. Thank you for telling me this.
#Person2#: Any time. If you have a good idea, don't be afraid to speak up. This is a company that appreciates initiative. | Annie is worried that Mr. Drummond might be angry because Annie thinks she was too rude, but Karen doesn't think it might be a problem. Karen thinks highly of Mr. Drummond and tells Annie that he is nor sexist at all. |
prisoner: I wonder if you would allow me to write a letter to my family.
a guard: First, I want to know of your plan to harm the King.
prisoner: I have tried to explain. Nobody believes me. I am innocent.
a guard: Sit here and tell me. You haven't told me anything. You were the one found in his room with the weapon.
prisoner: I was there to help clean them. That was my job. It was all a mistake.
a guard: The King said he's never seen you before.
prisoner: The King does not know all his staff. If I can't convince of my innocence......
a guard: Maybe I'll speak to the Queen of you.
prisoner: My family will starve without me otherwise.
a guard: We can't find this so called family.
prisoner: If you let me write to them, I know they will respond.
a guard: Sure why not. Or we will just use the address you write to and capture them.
prisoner: I will kill you first.
a guard: ha! You are in chains!
Summarize the dialogue | prisoner wants to write a letter to his family. The guard wants to know of his plan to harm the King. |
#Person1#: Grace, quick. If you don't hurry, we're going to miss the beginning of the kungfu movie.
#Person2#: So what!
#Person1#: Don't you want to watch it?
#Person2#: Not really. I couldn't care less about kungfu movies.
#Person1#: You should have told me earlier. Now I'm going without you. | #Person1# has asked Grace to see a kungfu movie, but Grace's not interested, so #Person1#'ll go alone. |
Arthur: Buy bread
Isabelle: Already did
Arthur: Thanks sweetheart | Arthur tells Isabelle to buy bread. She already did. |
Abby: Boys, does anyone know how to fix a tap?
Sid: What's wrong with it?
Abby: It's dripping ;(
Sid: I can fix it, but I'm in Manchester at the moment so you'll have to wait three days.
Lucas: I can take care of it.
Abby: Thank you! | Lucas will take care of Abby's dripping tap. Sid is in Manchester at the moment. |
soldier: Well, sir, I can explain...
judge: What is this? That should be in your possession!
soldier: My nerves...I didn't mean to run...but the enemy....
judge: You are a soldier, boy! What would happen if all of your ilk deserted in the face of danger?
soldier: ...the kingdom would be lost, sir...
judge: Yes soldier, it would be lost! And do you know what the penalty for desertion is?
soldier: Death, sir...
judge: Yes solider, death! And can you think of a reason why you should be spared this penalty?
soldier: No, sir. It's what the law says, and...it's probably the only brave thing I'll ever do, is face the consequences like a man.
judge: Perhaps, soldier, given your youth and your admission of guilt, I could make an exception
soldier: You could, sir?
Summarize the dialogue | soldier ran away from the enemy because of his nerves. He will be sentenced to death. |
Rowena: Have you seen the new movie Bird Box?
Rochelle: No, not yet, but I did hear about it
Rochelle: Is it the one with Sandra Bullock?
Rowena: Yes
Rochelle: Is it any good?
Rowena: Yes very!
Rochelle: Is it scary?
Rowena: Yes, it's a little bit scary.. but no ghosts or demons
Rochelle: Oh 😕
Rochelle: I thought it was about 5G technology or something of the sort.. hahaha
Rochelle: I just googled it, it says horror!! 😱
Rochelle: I don't think it's a good idea for me to watch it 🤔
Rowena: It's strange, I liked it and not exactly scary...more uncomfortable
Rochelle: Ok, but maybe not tonight, as it's already dark outside haha 😂
Rowena: Hahaha maybe not 😝
Rochelle: However the reviews do seem good and I do like that Malkovich guy!
Rowena: Yes, me too!
Rochelle: I think I may be convinced to watch it after all, hehe | Rowena has already Bird Box movie but Rochelle did not. Bird Box is scary but there are no ghosts or demons in it. Rochelle likes Malkovich. |
raven: Caw! Caw!
kid: Hi.
raven: Got any bread?
kid: Just a toy and coat.
raven: Can I eat your coat?
kid: I suppose.
raven: This is disgusting!
kid: I don't think you are supposed to eat them.
raven: Well, why didn't you tell me that!
kid: Because you didn't ask. How do I get out of the dungeon?
raven: Out? I've never seen anyone get out.
kid: I'll let you wear this if you can help.
raven: Much too big and heavy for me, and like I said...no one gets out! How did you get in?
kid: I don't know. I was playing hide and seek and started running in here. Oh. I think there was some kind of secret hatch.
Summarize the dialogue | raven wants to eat kid's coat. kid wants raven to help him get out of the dungeon. raven is too heavy to wear kid's coat. kid was playing hide and seek and started running in the dungeon. |
ghost: So you are here at the kings bidding? I have watched this family for the generations you see on the walls. I was here when they built this throne. This castle is more mine than your king!
cavalry: Yes, we follow the king's orders. We are part of a special group of elite knights. What do you want from us?
ghost: From you nothing. You came into my domain. It is the king I want. He insults me to think he can preside over my home! I shall never leave him be.
cavalry: Ghost, we have sworn to protect the king at all cost. We cannot let you haunt nor attack him.
ghost: You think you can hurt me? I was a great warrior in my time! I have been here since before you and your kings time began and I will be here long after it is past!
cavalry: Prepare to die... again!
ghost: What chance do you think your mortal weapons have against me?
cavalry: What about you? If we cannot hurt you, you cannot hurt us.
Summarize the dialogue | cavalry is here at the king's behest. The ghost is angry at the king for presuming over his home. The ghost has been here since before the king and his time began. |
#Person1#: What a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's nice and bright.
#Person1#: I hope it stays like this.
#Person2#: I hope so too.
#Person1#: Is the weather usually like this here?
#Person2#: It's usually a bit hotter than today.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in winter?
#Person2#: It's pretty cold and it often snows.
#Person1#: I wonder what it's going to be like tomorrow.
#Person2#: Let's hear the weather report later. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person1#: Neither too cold, nor too hot.
#Person2#: That's quite a lovely weather.
#Person1#: Yes, especially in spring.
#Person2#: Have you ever seen a hurricane?
#Person1#: Once, when I was a child.
#Person2#: Do they often happen in your country?
#Person1#: Now and then.
#Person2#: Oh, it's time for the weather reporter. Let's turn on the TV. | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about local weather and weather in #Person2#'s hometown. They will hear the weather report. |
Shirley: ELI5 why on Earth did you leave cereals on the table?
Eric: uhm…I was in a hurry, I forgot to put it back
Shirley: <file_photo>
Shirley: so you're cleaning this when you get back from school
Shirley: I'm dead serious | After school, Eric has to clean the cereals he left on the table. |
brother: Hellp my King! What brings you here?
king: here to admire our armory brother, you know it took ages of war to procure these weapons
brother: Yes i know. It is truly amazing when you starts really looking at every weapon.
king: many men have been killed with these weapons, you can hear their souls screaming for release to the gods
brother: The truly worthy are the ones who won the battles.
king: i suppose so, the age of peace has brought weakness upon the empire
brother: Speak for yourself, i am as strong as ever
king: you think so? lets have a friendly battle here
brother: Uh HA... still too slow old man.
king: you think you're any match for this hand?
brother: Woah hold on there. That is a serious weapon. im not well traine din that.
king: i jest brother, no need for fighting. this has been a great day
brother: uh HA! never drop your guard in a fight!
king: how dare you strike your king peasant
Summarize the dialogue | king and his brother are admiring the weapons in the armory. |
Tom: Who's around?
Jack: Your dick!
Tom: Go fuck yourself Jack
Robert: I'm not in town, sorry mate! | Robert is out of town. |
craftsman: so you stole from the thief don't think that is wise
bartender: No, no. Not from the thief. I stole some money from some bloke's bag at the bar, but I know the thief would try to steal it from me if he found out how much I had on me. Maybe I should hide it here.
craftsman: Well I am staying out of this but II want a beer next time I visit the bar
bartender: Okay, I will give you the first for free, as long as you keep your mouth shut about this.
craftsman: My mouth is sealed , ok well time for me to go
bartender: Well, okay then. Have a nice night! Oh, no .. here comes the thief!
craftsman: don't worry I will distract him
bartender: Thank you, I must get out of here quickly. Remember, keep your mouth shut. Don't tell him anything about the money.
Summarize the dialogue | bartender stole money from a bloke's bag at the bar. He wants to hide it from the thief. Craftsman will get him a beer next time he visits the bar. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, I don't feel good right now.
#Person2#: What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Do you have any pills for airsickness?
#Person2#: Here you are. Take one at a time.
#Person1#: Please fetch me a glass of water. Thanks.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# feels airsickness and asks #Person2# for pills and water. |
Project Manager: Yep Soon as I get this This is our last meeting I will go ahead and go through the minutes from the previous meeting and then we will have a the prototype presentation then we will do an evaluation or we will see what what we need to have under the criteria for the evaluation Then we will go through the finance and see if we fall within the budget then we will do the evaluation and then we can finish up after that with any changes that we will need to make or hopefully everything will fall right in line let us see minutes from the last meeting we looked at the the trends We had the fashion trends that people want a fancy lookandfeel It was twice as important as anything else they liked fruit and vegetables in the new styles and a spongy feel So we were talking about trying to incorporate those into our prototype they wanted limited buttons and simplicity then we looked at the the method for coming up with our own remote looking at other other devices the iPod we really liked the look of that we also had the kids remote for a simple idea a two part remote which was what were were originally looking at and then there was talk of spee speech recognition becoming more predominant and easier to use But I think we have still decided not to go with that Then we looked at the components the materials for the case the different energy sources the different types of chips and made a decision on what we were going to use to make our remote and basically how what were making for the prototype So I am going to leave it at that and let you guys take over The prototype Do you need a this ?
Industrial Designer: Can try to plug that in there
User Interface: There is our remo the banana basically we we st went with the colour yellow working on the principle of a fruit which was mentioned it is basically designed around a banana but it would be held in such a fashion where it is obviously it would not be that floppy because this would be hard plastic These would be like the rubber the rubber grips So that is so that would hopefully help with grip or like the ergonomics of it but all the controlling would be done with this scroll wheel You have to use your imagination a little bit And this here represents the screen where you where you would go through And the the simplest functions would be almost identical to an iPod where that one way ch through channels that way th other way through channels Volume up and down And then to access the more complicated functions you would you sorta go you press that and go through the menus It is that that simple That just represents the infrared beam That is a simple on and off switch I do not know we could use the voice T that blue bits should be yellow that that would be where the batteries would be I suppose And that is about it It is as simple as you we could make it really Is there anything you want to add ?
Industrial Designer: That is what we have there That is plastic Plastic covered with rubber We might add some more underneath here Maybe give it give it a form I mean you are supposed to hold it like that but just if you grab it take it from somewhere
User Interface: Does not make much make much difference You could work lefthanded or righthanded I suppose
Industrial Designer: Exactly use both Might as well think about
User Interface: T the actual thing might be smaller
Industrial Designer: Th think about the button as well Like either put either one one on either side or
Project Manager: What but what is that button ?
Industrial Designer: not do it at all It is a quick onoff button
User Interface: Just the on and off
Industrial Designer: I think it is pretty important So you do not have to fiddle with that Right ? that is not I would say a bit smaller would probably be nice You want to play with that over there | Project Manager introduced that the prototype incorporated fashion trends that people prefer fancy looking products like fruit and vegetable. After That, User Interface presented the product which looked like a banana and was bright yellow except for the blue button. The style was as simple as possible in order to fit the customers' need for simplicity. Also, the product could be curved and used both-handed with advanced chips hidden inside, which seemed quite creative and identical to iPod features. In the end, Industrial Designer commented that the remote control could be smaller in size. |
#Person1#: I'm planning to go to Canada on vacation.
#Person2#: What places are you going to visit?
#Person1#: First, I'll spend a few days in Vancouver. Then I'll take a train through the Rocky Mountains.
#Person2#: Oh, you're riding through the Rocky Mountains. That's really exciting.
#Person1#: Then I'll fly to Toronto and take a bus to Niagara Falls. I will take a boat under that huge waterfall.
#Person2#: Wow, that's wonderful. You're so lucky!
#Person1#: Well, I hope I don't get seasick. I'll finish my trip in Nova Scotia. I'd like to bike around some small fishing villages.
#Person2#: Have a great time and take lots of pictures! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s vacation plan to Canada. |
#Person1#: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.
#Person2#: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s early experience of submitting a story to Reader's Digest. |
Michelle: hello Sara, how are you doing?
Sarah: I am good, how about you?
Michelle: good thanks 🙂
Michelle: I am organizing a photo-shoot next week to prepare my portfolio as a personal shopper, and would love if you could participate.
Sarah: yes totally! give me the deets
Michelle: oh thanks! 🙌
Michelle: so, I have booked a photographer and a location in a beautiful private hotel
Sarah: fancy 😁
Michelle: lol yeah, it really costs an arm and a leg, but it is worth it.
Sarah: for sure.
Michelle: we will meet on Wednesday at around 4, is that OK for you?
Sarah: hum that can work, I will just have to rearrange my schedule for my deliveries. But we can work it out.
Michelle: thank you, I really appreciate it. Can you give me your size in shoes and shoes?
Sarah: yeah, I wear M / 38. and size 38 in shoes.
Michelle: perfect, so let me know if you have any questions! can't wait😘
Sarah: can't wait too! been a long time since I have done a photo shoot. | Sarah will take part in a photo-shoot next week. Michelle is organizing it to prepare her portfolio as a personal shopper. Michelle booked a photographer and a location in a beautiful private hotel. Michelle and Sarah will meet on Wednesday at around 4 p.m. Sarah wears size M and shoes in size 38. |
hunter: Do you have an interest in the wolves in these parts
hiker: No no, my only interest is to hike, I just observe the wild life from afar.
hunter: I would like to tell the village people that I have discovered the wolves and will sell them the skins
hiker: Have you been successful at hunting the wolves? Such beautiful creature they are.
hunter: I haven't hunted them yet but I intend to b/c they will get me the much needed money I need
hiker: To hunt a wolf you must be very brave.
hunter: Of course. I am the bravest of all.
hiker: You will brave the hail, sleet, snow, and mud to attempt to murder such a majestic creature?
hunter: I do not consider it murder. They have been a menace to the townpeople so I'm sure they will appreciate my efforts
hiker: Will you savor their meat? Or just skin them?
hunter: I intend to sell the skins b/c they will most valuable and provide great warmth
Summarize the dialogue | hunter wants to tell the village people that he has discovered the wolves and will sell them the skins. |
#Person1#: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
#Person1#: Do you have any other suggestions?
#Person2#: Yes, we shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper we save the forest where animals live.
#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper? I mean every day?
#Person2#: Well, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
#Person1#: That's great, thanks for your ideas. | Mike thinks people can save the environment by using less water when washing dishes and taking a bath. He also suggests that children should recycle paper. |
Ann: Don't you know if dad took Ann with him?
Tom: I'm not sure, but I think they went shopping.
Ann: I thought so :)
Ann: Thanks :* | Dad and Ann went shopping. |
#Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.
#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?
#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night.
#Person2#: It's a good thing that I have choices here. Can you tell me about the one on Saturday?
#Person1#: Sure. It's to raise money for the homeless.
#Person2#: What about the performance itself?
#Person1#: Oh, it's a reserved opera named'The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven'.
#Person2#: Wow, a story about the clever Monkey King. It's a classic and children's favorite.
#Person1#: It surely is. And the cast is really the best.
#Person2#: Wonderful! How much is the ticket?
#Person1#: The price varies according to the seats. 300 for the front, 200 for the middle, and 50 for the back. Which kind would you like?
#Person2#: Two for the front. One last thing, are there any English subtitles for the show?
#Person1#: Yes, we have subtitles both in Chinese and English on the big-screen just beside the stage.
#Person2#: Terrific. May I stop by to get that two tickets tomorrow afternoon?
#Person1#: Sure. And our theater is located on Liberty Avenue, just opposite the biggest guitar store. Can I have your name?
#Person2#: B. S-H-I-R-L-E-Y.
#Person1#: Got it. Thanks for calling. Bye. | Shirley is thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. #Person1# introduces the performance on Saturday to Shirley and tells Shirley the price varies according to the seats. Shirley takes two for the front and will stop by to get the tickets tomorrow afternoon. |
king's brother: it feels good to be the kings brother
Summarize the dialogue | It feels good to be the king's brother. |
Marketing: I mean we have done some research about sort of you know what the cutting edge sort of hand held devices are and a lot of them sort of use you know they are like they are like mini laptops So it is possible that we could devise a system where where you are you are basically sort of holding a a miniature computer which is controlling all your your sort of your television your stereo and where you know if you buy a new thing then it sort of you can link it to that as well maybe
Project Manager: well we have got five minutes before the end of the meeting So we have to start winding up is there Next meeting in thirty minutes So Right so we have got ID the Come on where is my
Marketing: If you just click return it should be It will get rid of the message If you hit just hit return and it should get rid of the message
Project Manager: That is what I was looking for Right So we have got function Oh what happened to the
User Interface: I think that might be back to the start if you grab the kind of slide to the left and pull it down ?
Project Manager: Right Right Sorry about that so we have got the working design for ID For UID the technical functions design Marketing the user requirement specification Specific instructions will be sent to you by your person by your personal coach So Are we all clear what objectives we are looking to meet in the next thirty minutes ? And I guess I will try and write up some minutes of this meeting to to give it to you for the next meeting
User Interface: I am not exactly clear on what we are designing the rem remote for Is this a mun multifunctional one or do we decide that ourselves as we go away and work on it ?
Industrial Designer: I think you just said at the start it was a television remote control so maybe we should just stick to that unless we get told otherwise
Project Manager: That is true because during during the course of our day we might make decisions based on information or meetings that would change where we are going But at this point in time I think you are right that shall we make it just a TV ? So we will depart | Marketing suggested that they could develop the remote control into a hand held mini laptop, so that it could control all sorts of appliances. But at the end of the meeting, they made the decision that the new remote control would not be a multi-functional one, and it would only be designed for television. |
Katarina: Hello, I got your contact details from Liz, we work together
Jill: Hi :)
Jill: Liz told me you would contact me
Katarina: :) I'm looking for a flat to rent, is your flat still available?
Jill: Yes. I mean, someone is coming to see it this afternoon but for now it is
Jill: Do you want to see it today?
Katarina: Yes, that would be great, I can be there after 6 pm
Jill: OK, anytime after 17:30 will be perfect
Jill: <file_photo>
Jill: <file_photo>
Katarina: Thank you, looks very nice and sunny | Katarina wants to rent a flat from Liz. She will come visit it today after 6 pm. |
Maria: i'm so excited you're coming over later
Maria: i'm really proud to show you my first house
Maria: i'm finally a HOME OWNER!!!
Pietr: your mom and i are so proud of you
Pietr: we've always known you'll do great things
Maria: are you on your way
Pietr: no, your mom is still on the shower
Pietr: and then she'd like to stop at a shop to get you a nice gift
Maria: so you're basically telling me you'll get here HOURS after you told me you'd be here
Pietr: hey! it's not me, it's your mother
Maria: that's fine
Maria: i'll wait for you in my NEW HOUSE!!!
Pietr: your mom is out of the shower no!
Pietr: we'll see you soon | Pietr and Maria's mother are coming over to see Maria's first house. They need to buy a gift on their way. |
resident: Phew! I do feel less worried, and less anxious! Thank you kind sir! What are the best ways to relax around here?
guard: Well we have wonderful seafood, if you are hungry, breathe deep.....smell how it fills the air.
resident: I could do for some seafood - anything in particular that you would recommend?
guard: If it's from the sea, it's for me! I love it all, but I have heard the crab is especially good today. So you are here for pleasure then?
resident: Oh yes, so much pleasure! I can't catch any diseases from the crab though can I?
guard: no, not from the crab, but you best watch out for some of the women around here...
resident: Ah? Are they also crabby?
guard: I can't really say for certain, our King frowns upon such behavior. Not so much that he sends you to the block...but you might spend a few nights in the dungeon.
resident: Oh, well I hope to only be hear for a short visit. I come from a small village up the river.
Summarize the dialogue | resident is visiting the city for pleasure. Guard recommends seafood, especially crab. |
Postdoc F: I I did i it did occur to me that this is the return to the transcription that there s one third thing I wanted to to ex raise as a to as an issue which is how to handle breaths So I wanted to raise the question of whether people in speech recognition want to know where the breaths are And the reason I ask the question is aside from the fact that they are obviously very time consuming to encode the fact that there was some I had the indication from Dan Ellis in the email that I sent to you and you know about that in principle we might be able to handle breaths by accessi by using cross talk from the other things be able that in principle maybe we could get rid of them so maybe And I was I I do not know I mean we had this an and I did not could not get back to you but the question of whether it would be possible to eliminate them from the audio signal which would be the ideal situation
Professor A: I do not know think it would be ideal We See we are we are dealing with real speech and we are trying to have it be as real as possible and breaths are part of real speech
Postdoc F: Well except that these are really truly I mean ther there s a segment in o the one I did n the first one that I did for i for this where truly w we are hearing you breathing like as if we are you are in our ear you know and it s like it s like I y i I mean breath is natural but not
Professor A: It is but it is if you record it
Postdoc F: Except that we are we are trying to mimic Oh I see what you are saying You are saying that the PDA application would have have to cope with breath
PhD G: An any application may have to
Grad B: The P D A might not have to but more people than just PDA users are interested in this corpus So so mean you are right
Postdoc F: OK then the then I have two questions
Grad B: but I I think we do not want to w remove it from the corpus pause in terms of delivering it because the people will want it in there
Postdoc F: OK so maybe the question is notating it ?
Professor A: i Right If if it gets in the way of what somebody is doing with it then you might want to have some method which will allow you to block it but you it s real data You do not want to b but you do not If s you know if there s a little bit of noise out there and somebody is is talking about something they are doing that s part of what we accept as part of a real meeting even And we have the f the the the fan and the in the projector up there and this is it s this is actual stuff that we we want to work with
Postdoc F: Well this is in very interesting because i it basically has a i it shows very clearly the contrast between speech recognition research and discourse research because in in discourse and linguistic research what counts is what s communit communicative And breath you know everyone breathes they breathe all the time And once in a while breath is communicative but r very rarely OK so now I had a discussion with Chuck about the data structure and the idea is that the transcripts will that get stored as a master there will be a master transcript which has in it everything that s needed for both of these uses And the one that s used for speech recognition will be processed via scripts You know like Don s been writing scripts and and to process it for the speech recognition side Discourse side will have this this side over he the we we will have a s ch Sorry not being very fluent here But this the discourse side will have a script which will stri strip away the things which are non communicative OK So then the then let s let s think about the practicalities of how we get to that master copy with reference to breaths So what I would r r what I would wonder is would it be possible to encode those automatically ? Could we get a breath detector ?
Grad B: Oh just to save the transcribers time
Postdoc F: Well I mean you just have no idea I mean if you are getting a breath several times every minute and just simply the keystrokes it takes to negotiate to put the boundaries in to to type it in i it s just a huge amount of time And you want to be sure it s used and you want to be sure it s done as efficiently as possible and if it can be done automatically that would be ideal
Professor A: what if you put it in but did not put the boundaries ? So you just know it s between these other things
Postdoc F: Well OK So now there s there s another another possibility which is the time boundaries could mark off words comment from nonwords And that would be extremely time effective if that s sufficient
Professor A: I mean I m think if it s too if it s too hard for us to annotate the breaths per se we are going to be building up models for these things and these things are somewhat self aligning so if so we i i if we say there is some kind of a thing which we call a `` breath `` or a `` breath in `` or `` breath out `` the models will learn that sort of thing so but you but you do want them to point them at some region where where the breaths really are So
Postdoc F: OK But that would maybe include a pause as well
PhD G: Well there s a there s
Postdoc F: and that would not be a problem to have it pause plus breath plus laugh plus sneeze ?
Professor A: i You know there is there s this dynamic tension between between marking absolutely everything as you know and and and marking just a little bit and counting on the statistical methods Basically the more we can mark the better But if there seems to be a lot of effort for a small amount of reward in some area and this might be one like this Although I I I would be interested to h get get input from Liz and Andreas on this to see if they Cuz they ve they ve got lots of experience with the breaths in in their transcripts
Grad B: They have lots of experience with breathing ?
Professor A: Actually Well yes they do but we we can handle that without them here But but but you were going to say something about
PhD G: I I think one possible way that we could handle it is that you know as the transcribers are going through and if they get a hunk of speech that they are going to transcribe you th they are going to transcribe it because there s words in there or whatnot If there s a breath in there they could transcribe that
Postdoc F: That s what they ve been doing So within an overlap segment they they do this
PhD G: Right But Right But if there s a big hunk of speech let s say on Morgan s mike where he s not talking at all do not do not worry about that So what we are saying is there s no guarantee that So for the chunks that are transcribed everything s transcribed But outside of those boundaries there could have been stuff that was not transcribed So you just somebody can not rely on that data and say `` that s perfectly clean data `` do you see what I m saying ?
Postdoc F: you are saying it s uncharted territory | The transcribers should only code audible breaths within a grouping of words, and not outside regions of continuous speech. It was further determined that audible breaths are an important facet of recorded speech, and that removing them from the corpus would be contrary to the aims of the project. Speaker mn005 will prepare his results for detecting speaker overlap and present them in the next meeting. |
Tom: Where are you?
Charles: I'm at the spire
Elisabeth: I'm coming! Give me 5 min
Tom: ok, I can see you, Charles! | Tom is meeting up with Charles and Elisabeth. |
Emily: I have been trying to reach you since yesterday :/, wanted to know about they Gym at the next door you once talked about.
Jerry: It is good, spacious and well ventilated
Emily: LOL. Could you please tell me about the fitness trainers there? Are they all certified?
Jerry: Yeah they are ACSM certified and pretty much good at their work.
Emily: What about their fees and charges? I won't be able to pay if they are charging a lot.
Jerry: They are not much expensive. You must give it a shot.
Emily: Okay. I was also a bit concerned about my dad who wants to join with me.What do you suggest for him?
Jerry: Their receptionist would be able to tell you better. I think they have specified time period for old age people.
Emily: Would be good if they give special treatment to my father. :/
Jerry: Don't worry. They will take care of everything just talk to the concerned people when you go for registration.
Emily: I have got so fat already and don't even know much about the diet plan :(
Jerry : Haha :p dont worry sweety. They would guide you through each and every thing once you go over there.
Emily: Since when you have been going there?
Jerry: Its been 3 months But i wont be able to continue due to time management issues
Emily: What are you upto? What about fitness and health then?
Jerry: I am not that fat now honey :p plus, I would be going for morning walk daily. I am not up for sixs abs or something
Emily: Well that's good if you r determined and thinking about your health.
Jerry: Yea! We all need to. Ok I need to go now have to attend academy class. I am already late :0
Emily: Ok then see you tomorrow at School | Emily wants to know more about the gym Jerry talked about. It's well ventilated and there's plenty of room. The fitness trainers are ACSM certified. The fee is not that expensive. Emily's father wants to join her. It's been 3 months since Jerry started to go there. |
tern: You mean the humans? If so, they steal our eggs and eat them. It's why I'm working so hard. I want my babies to hatch this time.
pelican: ugh that is horrible. Ill make sure to poop on the one who is doing this to you.
tern: That would make my day! Aim for every head you see that comes anywhere near my nest! Ha!
pelican: Haha i will make it my mission for the next few days.
tern: Thank you so much! It makes me feel at ease to know I have a fellow bird looking out for me and my little ones!
pelican: You as well! I hope we become good friends. We need each other out here.
tern: Absolutely! I am willing to be friends! I can even bring you extra food when I go hunting for me and my little chicks.
pelican: Sounds like a good plan! I will be very thankfu;.
tern: Likewise! Well I better finish the last portion of my nest before the storm rolls in...need to find more brush to hide my eggs.
Summarize the dialogue | tern is building a nest. Pelican will protect tern's nest from humans. |
although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.: But you are used to being in this temple, right? how long has it been happening?
parishioner: Just a couple weeks ago. I can't explain it. Something is wrong with me. I'm worried.
although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.: Is an exorcism in order?
parishioner: If much more time passes... it may be. I'm losing my mind!
although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.: I think we need to get that demon out of you.
parishioner: I'm scared. We need to get this sick demon out of me.
although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet.: Where is the nearest prieest?
parishioner: He went home for the day. He had an illness.
Summarize the dialogue | Although the temple is full, no one is speaking and all you can hear are muted scuffling feet, the parishioner is worried. He thinks he's losing his mind and needs an exorcism. The priest is at home for the day. |
#Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls.
#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?
#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.
#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality.
#Person1#: But you like a girl to be rich, surely?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like a girl to be good.
#Person1#: What about you, Henry? You haven't said a thing.
#Person3#: I don't like girls. I think they're awful. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the type of girl they love while Henry expresses he doesn't like girls. |
cricket: it is smokey in here
praying mantis: this is the fairies church
cricket: where are the fairies
Summarize the dialogue | Cricket is looking for fairies. |
#Person1#: Lydia, have you ever been to China?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to Beijing a few years ago. I attended university there for a year and then returned to Liverpool. So are you in university now?
#Person1#: No. I just graduated from high school.
#Person2#: Are you planning on going to university?
#Person1#: Yes, my dream is to get into a good university, but I don't know which university I should go to.
#Person2#: Have you applied anywhere yet?
#Person1#: Yes, I've applied to Leeds University and Manchester University. I've been accepted into both of them, but I haven't decided which one to go to yet.
#Person2#: Which one has more interesting courses?
#Person1#: I think the courses at Leeds University or more interesting, but I think I would be able to get a better job if I graduated from Manchester University.
#Person2#: Have you applied for a scholarship?
#Person1#: Not yet.
#Person2#: I think that you should apply for a scholarship to both universities. You should go to the one that offers you a scholarship. You know, receiving a scholarship can really help you a lot. You won't have to work part time with a scholarship. You can spend more time on your study.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for your suggestions. | Lydia tells #Person2# that she attended a university in Beijing and then returned to Liverpool. #Person1# has been accepted into Leeds University and Manchester University. Lydia thinks #Person1# should apply for a scholarship to both Universities and go to the one offering a scholarship. |
#Person1#: Morning, this is TGC.
#Person2#: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
#Person1#: Who's calling, please?
#Person2#: Walter Barry, from London.
#Person1#: What is it about, please?
#Person2#: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.
#Person2#: Can you tell me when I could reach him?
#Person1#: He's very busy for the next few days, then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.
#Person2#: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?
#Person1#: Who in particular?
#Person2#: A colleague for example?
#Person1#: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.
#Person2#: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we'll contact you.
#Person2#: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.
#Person1#: Very good, Mr....
#Person2#: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.
#Person1#: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. | Walter Barry calls TGC to promote his company's LCP to Mr. Grande. #Person1# tells Walter that Mr. Grand is away recently and suggests Walter Barry sending an email to their company. |
peasant: Hi, I am always starving too.
rat: Would you like to see if I could get you some?
peasant: Yes please but hurry I think I may be killed soon!
rat: h
peasant: Oh thank you, that is delicious. Do you think I could make a meal request from you?
rat: Maybe, I can only get some much into my tiny paws
peasant: I have the best food in my case, if you can get it open then we can share it?
rat: Thanks for telling me! hahaha!
peasant: Will you share it with me, I am to be executed soon..
rat: Why would you need the food, I am going to be more alive than you so I think I'm just going to keep this to myself.
peasant: That's true, you're a smart little creature then I see.
rat: Of course. What did you do to get executed? You must not be very smart.
Summarize the dialogue | rat is going to share his food with peasant, because he is going to be more alive than peasant. |
#Person1#: Now that we know what kind of music we will play, we have to decide what each of us will do.
#Person2#: Well, I love hip hop dancing, so I should probably dance. Do you know how to rap?
#Person1#: Oh yeah! I'm a great rapper. And I know all the Vanilla Ice lyrics by heart.
#Person2#: Excellent. I'll start practicing my dance moves. | #Person2# chooses to dance while #Person1# chooses to rap. |
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