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#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.
#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin here?
#Person1#: Yes, our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf.
#Person2#: Oh, I see it. Do you have multi-vitamins?
#Person1#: Yes, right over here.
#Person2#: ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins. ) That'll be $ 16.00.
#Person1#: Here's a twenty.
#Person2#: Here's your change. Thank you. | #Person2# gets his prescription filled, buys aspirin and vitamins, and pays for them with the assistance of #Person2#. |
Jack: Hey mate, what’s up?
Philip: Hey Jack
Jack: PCM
Philip: when?
Jack: tmrw | Jack will call Philip tomorrow. |
Helen: Tonight there's a cool party in Red Lion.
Helen: <file_other>. Highly recommended!
Diana: Hm.. looks good.
Diana: but I'm going to the cinema first with some friends so i can be there at 10 or even later <file_other>
Diana: wanna join?
Helen: I won't make it to the cinema:-(
Helen: i won't be there before 10 either coz I need to work a bit first...
Helen: so I will see you there in Lion, right?
Diana: yep! | There is a party tonight in Red Lion. Diana and Helen will be there after 10. Diana is going to see a movie first and Helen needs to work. |
#Person1#: Hello, Mary. Nice day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, what a wonderful day! The sky has cleared up in the end.
#Person1#: I do feel like an outdoor exercise. After all, we haven't had such a beautiful day for a long time.
#Person2#: How about taking a walk in the park?
#Person1#: OK. It's delightful to have a walk in the park with the air so fresh.
#Person2#: ( After they entering the park ) Great, it's so quiet here. We have the park to ourselves, only you and me.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? Don't you see many people over there? Just on your right.
#Person2#: Oh, I see them. Beautiful weather should be shared by all the people.
#Person1#: Ah, you changed so fast. | Mary suggests walking in the park because it's a wonderful day. #Person1# agrees. They find many people are in the park. |
Camille: A friend is looking for a job
Camille: She has just arrived to the UK
Olivia: Does she speak good English?
Camille: She manages
Camille: Her English is not perfect though
Camille: She can take care of babies, old people
Bernadette: My friend is looking for a cleaner
Bernadette: Twice a week
Camille: I will let her know
Camille: I think at this stage she would take any kind of job
Olivia: Is she from Romania?
Camille: Yes. Why?
Olivia: I thought maybe she could teach languages
Olivia: But I don't know if there is demand for Romanian
Camille: I don't see her as a teacher
Olivia: She should go to a local job centre
Olivia: There should be some offers
Camille: She's looking for jobs online
Camille: But I'm also asking friends
Bernadette: I will have my eyes open
Camille: Thanks | Camille's friend from Romania just arrived in UK and is looking for a job. She can speak English, take care of old people and babies. Bernadette's friend is looking for a cleaner twice a week. |
traveler: Hm, well how about a trade then. I've got a satchel of some precious spices, a sampling of some of my favorites. Perhaps an equal exchange?
cooker: Sure. Have any cilantro?
traveler: But of course! There's also a bit of a spice called cinnamon, which is quite delicious in baking. Here, give them a smell.
cooker: Actually, I can't smell anything. Got my nose broken last year in a brawl and it killed my smell. But I'll trust you. Give me everything you have for 1 license.
traveler: That's it in your hand there, friend. Feel free to try it out, and do send any friends you have our way. We've made a small camp out on the outskirts of the bazaar, and myself and my fellow travelers have plenty more where that came from.
cooker: Okay. I'll give you the document for all this and a place to camp for the night. I'm actually a traveler, too, and I need a place to crash.
Summarize the dialogue | traveler offers a satchel of spices in exchange for 1 license. |
Lena: Sweetie, I'm running late, gotta go!
Fiona: Wait a sec, need to ask you a favour... When you see Mike please pretend you don't know anything.
Lena: I'll try, but after what you told me it will be a bit difficult.
Fiona: I'll handle it myself!
Lena: OK, OK I won't say a thing! | Lena is in a hurry. Fiona told Lena about some issue and asks her to pretend to Mike as if she doesn't know anything. Lena promises she will do that. Fiona is convinced she will handle it herself. |
Misha: How is your trip doing?
Andy: <file_photo>
Andy: <file_photo>
Linda: I'm freezing but it's worth it
Michelle: omg it's so breathtaking!
Andy: sorry it's blurred but my hands were shakings
Linda: mom's spaghetti
Misha: :D :D
Linda: I'm glad we didn't pick January, we would die here
Misha: but it isn't raining, right?
Andy: nope, but the forecast is bad
Linda: Andy was laughing at me for packing pullovers and raincoats but u see?
Linda: told ya!
Misha: how is your hotel?
Linda: I hate it
Andy: L hates it
Andy: I find it cosy
Linda: Andy has running nose so his experience is less traumatic
Misha: but don't get sick there, you have places to see
Misha: and photos to take and show me
Linda: I won't let him get sick and destroy this holiday
Andy: I'm trying
Andy: <file_gif>
Misha: god I'm so jelly
Linda: you have to go too!
Misha: we'll see :)
Andy: save up and next year you'll be there :)
Linda: ok gotta go, bye Misha!
Andy: <file_gif>
Misha: k bye!! | Andy and Linda went for a trip. The weather is cold there but they enjoy it. Linda doesn't like the hotel they are staying in, she thinks it's smelly. Andy has running nose. |
#Person1#: Kathy, do I look heavy?
#Person2#: No, you look fine. You look very healthy.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I'm heavy.
#Person2#: I don't think so. How often do you exercise?
#Person1#: Hardly ever, I don't like to exercise.
#Person2#: But you play tennis, don't you?
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, 3 or 4 times a week.
#Person2#: Well, that's a good exercise. Do you walk very much?
#Person1#: I walked to school everyday.
#Person2#: Great. Do you eat a lot of junk food?
#Person1#: No, I hardly ever eat it, but I eat fruit and vegetables once a day.
#Person2#: How often do you go to the doctor?
#Person1#: Twice a year.
#Person2#: So you exercise, you eat well, you see your doctor, you are fine. You look fine. | #Person1# asks Kathy if #Person1# looks heavy and tells Kathy about #Person1#'s lifestyle. Kathy assures #Person1# #Person1# looks fine. |
Patricia: Hello, here's the fair-trade brand I've been talking about <file_other>
Elle: Oh, thanks!
Florence: Looks great!
Patricia: I'm glad, I hope you enjoy it. The quality's really great and knowing where it came from makes it easier to spend the extra dollar ;)
Elle: I'll look into it :)
Florence: Thx | Patricia is recommending a fair-trade brand to Elle and Florence. |
sons: Alright, what's the King's middle name?
courtier: Alfred of course. Look, It;s obvious I'ma courtier, I'm dressed in silk and velvet and have this wonderful hat.
sons: Alfred? Liar! The King has no middle name - see? The coins say King Alfonso III! No middle name there!
courtier: Dear God give me strength. Okay here;s 5 quid and you'll have to show the King how to use it. He really does look like the coins. So you'll recognize him.
sons: The boat's yours! Please return by 5 pm, and provide proof of insurance if the boat is damaged when you return.
courtier: Take this.... His Majesty only wants to be out in the boat. Not fish.
sons: Yes sir - though I should warn you these buckets double as bailers, but as long as it doesn't rain you are probably fine.
Summarize the dialogue | courtier gives the sons 5 quid and a boat to show the King how to use it. The sons will return the boat by 5 pm and provide proof of insurance if the boat is damaged. |
#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to rent a Toyota Carola.
#Person1#: Alright. How long will you need it?
#Person2#: For 3 days.
#Person1#: Have you ever rented a car before?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. Can I choose the color of the car?
#Person1#: Sure, we have Toyota Carola's in black, red and silver.
#Person2#: I don't like black or red.
#Person1#: Then you can have the other one. Please show me your ID card and I will copy it.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: Sign your name on the application form and here are the keys to the car.
#Person2#: Thanks. What time do I have to bring it back?
#Person1#: It needs to come back by noon on the third day.
#Person2#: Alright. Thanks.
#Person1#: Drive safely. | #Person2#'d like to rent a silver Toyota Carola and #Person1# helps #Person2# go through procedures. |
Tim: wanna see the photo of my new gf?
Raphael: what a weird question
Raphael: show my the lucky one :D
Raphael: hope she's at least as good as Martha
Raphael: still can't understand why you left her
Raphael: such a sweet ass
Tim: shut up dude
Tim: she didn't deserve me
Tim: what kind of girl was she?
Tim: ask santa claus
Raphael: ho ho ho
Raphael: haha
Raphael: guess you're right
Tim: I sure am
Tim: check this out
Tim: <file_photo>
Raphael: ...
Raphael: YOU LUCKY BUSTARD!!
Raphael: she's a goddess!
Raphael: it must be really easy for you to get over Martha now
Tim: actually it is
Tim: I don't feel like messaging
Tim: wanna come over?
Raphael: I can come at 7 p.m.
Raphael: is it fine?
Tim: sure, I'm not going anywhere
Raphael: perfect
Raphael: I'll get us some beer
Tim: and I won't object, see ya
Raphael: later | Tim brags about his new girlfriend. He will meet with Raphael at 7pm. |
Karen: i can't stand the noise outside my apartment
Anthony: what noise?
Karen: there's construction going on
Karen: and the noise starts at 6 am
Karen: it's the worst >:[
Anthony: i wouldn't like to be in your position | Karen is fed up with the noise outside her apartment. Anthony feels sorry for Karen. |
bride: Thank you so kindly for your efforts, I'm sure we're paying you handsomely for this.
an assistant: Indeed you are! How did you meet your lover anyway dearie?
bride: Well, it's an amazing story. We actually met at university in the same course.
an assistant: That's splendid! Dare I ask what you studied?
bride: Well we both studied alchemy together, however we hated each other when we first met.
an assistant: Just like me and my wife...we fought like cats and dogs the two of us..., how ever did you both make it work?
bride: It was more to do with his sleeping around at that age.
an assistant: What a crazy lad! He better treat you right or I will have his head!
bride: No. No, he's a very good husband now so I wouldn't worry.
an assistant: Very good very good....will there be anything else you will be needing before you enjoy your big day?
bride: No, no I think we have everything we would possibly need for out big day. Thank you again.
Summarize the dialogue | bride and her husband met at university and studied alchemy. They hated each other at first but made it work. |
#Person1#: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast?
#Person2#: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.
#Person1#: What did you think of Los Angeles?
#Person2#: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car.
#Person1#: And was the weather good?
#Person2#: Oh yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angelus and cool, but comfortable in San Francisco.
#Person1#: Cool in San Francisco? Not surprising?
#Person2#: Yeah, it surprised me a bit too. We didn't take any sweaters or anything. And they say it's always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It's probably the most beautiful city in the US. All those hills, the bay and those charming old Victorian houses.
#Person1#: So you like it better than Los Angeles?
#Person2#: Oh yes, there is much more to see and do, and because it's smaller than Los Angelus, it's a bit easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars and of course, the cable cars, too. | Jane shares her enjoyable trip to the west coast with #Person1#. Jane likes San Francisco better due to the weather and there is much more to see and do. |
Patricia: Hey, are the chickens available now? Are there eggs as well?
Magdalena: Happy New Year!!! Have fun you all! <file_gif>
Martina: (Y) Hello to everyone in 2019! You are most welcome to buy Peking ducks, moulards and green legged cocks. Transport available.30zl/kg. Eggs 0.8zl per one.
Patricia: Where are you from?
Martina: Sierakow area
Eve: Hello, are those cocks young?
Magdalena: A bit expensive for me. I buy chickens in my hometown for 30zl per bird
Ella: Where is the delivery point?
Martina: A cock is not a chicken. the meat tastes differently. Delivery is personalized. | Martina sells Peking ducks, moulards and green legged cocks for 30 zl/kg and eggs for 0.8zl per one. Transportation and delivery are personalized. Martina's from Sierakow area. Magdalena buys chickens for 30zl per bird. |
fish: They also say they wish they could be a fish!
guard: No one has ever said that, you all smell horrible.
fish: And your stench reminds me why you cannot even court a wench!
guard: Wenches have no reasonable moral values or character, also they lose their worth in roughly 10 years entirely when their looks fade.
fish: And what worth have thou, you remind me of a sow!
guard: I financed my house on my own accord without any help and worked my hands to the bone for six years in order to crush the evil known as a 30 year mortgage, I know hard work.
fish: And what of the freedom of the sea? I still believe you wish you could be me!
guard: No, I am just fine thanks.
fish: Well stay there, and weep and moan. I shall return to my ocean home!
guard: And that is why I always pee, into the ocean tehehe.
fish: And you fertilize us so! Watch the algae bloom and grow!
guard: It would seem to me, that perhaps you need some poo with that pee.
Summarize the dialogue | fish: People say they wish they could be a fish, and that they would like to live in the sea. Guard: No one has ever said that. You all smell horrible. Fish: And your stench reminds me why you cannot even court a wench! Guard: Wenches |
Greg: when do u want to sign him up?
Maria: for what?
Greg: for the course
Maria: don't know. I was thinking this week but Sean's got a cold
Maria: so probably it's not the best idea to take him
Greg: or i could stay at home with Sean and you two will go?
Maria: yeah
Maria: maybe
Maria: but again Jake has a runny nose as well
Greg: hm
Maria: i don't know. Probably he's gonna have it till March :D
Greg: yeah. probably. I think you two should go this week.
Maria: yeah I'll think about it | Sean has got a cold. Jake has a running nose. Maria will think about going to a course alone with Jake. |
king fulmer: Actually, she's pretty heavily guarded. You might want to send these men you have here and bring her in. We could split the ransom and then take the land as well.
outside attackers: Good idea! may I take your disguise then? That might help me win her trust.
king fulmer: Of course, take this too!
outside attackers: Incredible. I look just like him. This might just work!
king fulmer: Just one more thing...
outside attackers: I guess you were meaning to give that to me. I think that completes the look!
king fulmer: OH YES! That does it. You look just like him. Well, it looks like you've got this covered. I'll go back scout out the area behind you to make sure there is no sneak attack from the behind. I'll let you know if I see anyone coming.
Summarize the dialogue | king fulmer suggests outside attackers to bring the princess in. |
#Person1#: Did you see the way that Mirella came to work yesterday? Ever since she came back from that conference in Silicon Valley, she's been coming to work dressed in jeans and sweatshirts. It's like she's decided to make herself at home in her office. I don't know how long it'll take before the management talks to her about it.
#Person2#: She was really influenced by the way they do things on the west coast. I guess the working atmosphere is a lot more relaxed and casual in California. It comes from the information technology industry. . there isn't such a large division between home and office, so people want to work in the clothes they feel more relaxed in.
#Person1#: Maybe so, but it seems kind of strange, which the rest of us in white shirts, dark suites, and ties.
#Person2#: It's not as bad as that. . . We are allowed to wear more casual jackets and trousers. Besides, didn't you hear what Mirella found on her desk this morning?
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: Management decided to give her four brand new white dress. That's their way of telling her that her new style of dressing down is not quite acceptable. | #Person1# thinks it's strange of Mirella wearing casually in the office. #Person2# thinks she was influenced by the casual atmosphere in California and tells #Person1# management decided to give her a new white dress to warn her. |
User Interface: Yep So this is our product or prototype This is made by clay the basic colour is yellow and red Yellow is our company colour red it is is more attractive So we used two basic colour yellow and red And the shape there is two basic shape The first is a circle and the second is a triangle s piece It is we call it a mushroom design It is looks like some mushroom so we call it mushroom design So this is a introduction of our product
Project Manager: Genetically modified mushroom I will say but
User Interface: so next slide So there are several key features of our pr prototype The first is that it is fuzzy I am sure this would be the unique design the market so it is a fuzzy design and a unique design and the second key feature is that s circle channel selection In the traditional key traditional controller use button to to select the channel but now we have a s circle so we can turn this ball to t to select channel So it is quite convenient for user to use it
Project Manager: but do not touch do not destroy your prototype
User Interface: the third feature is a stable triangle base this sta this triangle base is very stable so so it is it is it is unlikely you can not found it So it is v you can put it in the table so you can turn the the ball to cha to select the channel and there is some cute button You c can can you can see the the shape of the buttons n is a mushroom so
Project Manager: Everythings mushroom So we can call our remote control the mushroom
User Interface: everythings mushroom Mush Mushroom design
Industrial Designer: but it is not like really mushroom because you have you know like lemon shape you know centre is yellow and t d
User Interface: th that is why if you put it in the table be careful somebody will eat it
Industrial Designer: I do not think I hope nobody will eat it You know to integrate the fruit aspect you know the the in
Marketing: because mushroom was not in the trends I mean there was fruits
Industrial Designer: Really ? But Fruit and vegetable
Project Manager: Vegetables Mushroom is a vegetable
Industrial Designer: so mushroom was a kind of you know
Marketing: I do not think it is
Industrial Designer: Oh I am not sure
Project Manager: So th it is something eatable
Industrial Designer: We can it is a veg a kind of vegetable but you know we we integrated them with different colour
Marketing: But anyway this is not a mushroom anyway so it is fine
Industrial Designer: I think we take into account what you said about fruit and vegetable you know This you know very enlighted colours you know
Marketing: No I mean Inspira inspiration is
Industrial Designer: and and very sophisticated material so
User Interface: no this our only two slides | The user interface designer put forward that the basic colour would be red and yellow and there would be two basic shapes - circle and triangle, which was called a mushroom design. Specifically, the prototype had 3 key features - a fuzzy look, a spherical channel selection and a stable triangle base. However, the marketing thought mushroom was not in the trends so the group decided to change it into a pineapple. |
#Person1#: Hello, Ms. Murphy?
#Person2#: Yes? Who's calling?
#Person1#: It's John Anderson. I'm afraid I'm going to be out sick today. I'Ve got a nasty cold. I hope you don't mind, ma'am.
#Person2#: No, that's no problem. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Get some rest. If you need to see a doctor, let me know. | John is calling Ms. Murphy to tell her he got a cold. |
bat: What is it?
bat queen: You must swear...
bat: I swear.
bat queen: I have heard word from a scout that the Human King means to clear out our bat room... He wants to use it as a second dressing room for his wife. I am lost as to a solution.
bat: Certainly there must be something we can do.
bat queen: I have been racking my brain, but I cannot think of one...
bat: Are our numbers not enough to fend them off?
bat queen: No... I have thought of a solution, perhaps, but... It may be deadly for us. It may be successful at the same time.
bat: What have you been pondering? Poison perhaps?
bat queen: Essentially. If we were to find a rabid dog and drink of its blood, the humans may fear becoming rabid themselves, and abandon the whole affair. What do you think?
bat: Well it could work, I do certainly see the reason for your concern though. Such a disease could as easily spread its way through our ranks.
Summarize the dialogue | bat queen has heard that the Human King wants to clear out their bat room. She is looking for a solution. |
queen: It is no problem. Just make sure you do not need any further extension. Taxes are very important.
subject: Yes no problem. I'm wondering if Your Majesty has any openings for a royal chef or butler? I'd highly appreciate any way I can serve the royal family
queen: Perhaps you could begin as a butler, and if we can see your talents, you could join the kitchen staff.
subject: Your humble servant appreciates Your Majesty's generosity...I'd like to improve my lot in life to better provide for my family and for the good of the kingdom
queen: That is a wonderful thing to wish for. We do appreciate your loyalty to the Kingdom. After all, a kingdom is only as good as it's people.
subject: yes indeed...now which way is the exit? I am aware we are on the second floor balcony...this palace is too grand for my memory
queen: You may take the staircase down, and then take the first left. From there, servants may show you the way out if you do not see the entrance.
Summarize the dialogue | The servant wants to work for the royal family. He will start as a butler and if he proves his talents he will join the kitchen staff. |
Robin: hey im near you
Robin: where can i find that grocery store
Blake: its just round the corner
Blake: past that pharmacy
Robin: oh okay thanks | The grocery store is just round the corner past the pharmacy. |
sons: well then maybe you should go and find it, seeing as you couldn't seem to protect it in the first place! I am not leaving this child in danger
wealthy bookshop owner: I am a fragile old man! You are young and strong. They must have already killed our guard if they are still here. Make your way through the garden and you can surprise them. It is our only chance.
sons: i don't know how i can make it any more clear to you. I don't trust you. I am not leaving an innocent child here with you, or unattended with a possible intruder lurking about
wealthy bookshop owner: Look, I will protect the child as long as you get the intruder. I promise.
sons: and why should i trust you? You've already attacked me for even suggesting that a baby should be protected
wealthy bookshop owner: Because I am your father! I have been around on this earth for far longer than you and I gathered extensive knowledge from all the rare books I buy and sell.
Summarize the dialogue | wealthy bookshop owner wants his sons to protect his baby from an intruder. |
warrior: Merchant, I require directions. Will you assist me and mark my map?
merchant: If I can be of service to you, the pleasure would be mine to oblige you.
warrior: I'm searching for a rustic cabin. Its my understanding that one's journey begins at Dead Man's Curve, after which you'll come to an old fence, called The Devil's Fence. From there, one must go on foot till you come to a valley known as The Cathedral Of Lost Soap. Smack in the center is what they call Forgetful Milkman's Quadrangle. Stay right on The Path Of Staring Skulls and you come to a place called Death Clearing. And that is where this, cabin lies.
merchant: So what exactly are you wanting me to mark on your map. I have spent my life on the wagon and know all the ins and outs of this kingdom. Let me see your map and I will do my best.
Summarize the dialogue | warrior is looking for a rustic cabin. He needs merchant to mark his map. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Go straight on, turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.
#Person1#: I see. And is the No. 13 Middle School far away from the post office?
#Person2#: Not far. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: Oh, I only want to pick up my cousin from school. I am told that the school is next to the post office, and that is why I want to know how to get to the post office first. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the post office because #Person1# wants to find the nearby NO.13 school to pick up #Person1#'s cousin. |
guest: It's quite breathtaking! These statues are exquisitely carved.
royal family member: I hoped that you would like them as much as I!
guest: If I may ask...Why have you chosen the Pegasus to overlook the garden?
royal family member: Oh, that was not my choice there. That was the princess.
guest: That makes much more sense! Did you get to choose one of the others then?
royal family member: I made pretty much the entire rest of the courtyard and garden.
guest: The lilacs are an unconventional choice for this part of the country. I admire that.
royal family member: Yes, I thought they might've been a little bold but they worked out really well I'd say!
guest: I would expect no less from a member of the Royal Family than to take a bold choice and follow through with it.
royal family member: That is our job, after all!
guest: Do you treat all the guests to the castle to such a wonderful tour?
royal family member: I don't have many guests, but I usually don't show them around as much.
Summarize the dialogue | royal family member made the courtyard and garden. The pegasus was the princess's choice. |
#Person1#: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack?
#Person2#: Well, do you think I have to?
#Person1#: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days.
#Person2#: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon.
#Person1#: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice!
#Person2#: But I don't think it's so nice.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The weather report says it's going to rain for a whole week.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid all the flowers will die in the rain. | #Person1# requests Jack to help water the flowers but Jack tells #Person1# it's going to rain for a whole week. |
ox: I don;t know how someone could talk bad about such a wonderful place. Some people are not all there.
villager: Exactly! All we do is like to explore the magical forest and bring back back magical creatures.
ox: What magical creature did you capture today?
villager: A baby Gryphon. One day he will will make a mighty guardian for this Church, I intend to give it to the monks.
ox: Oh wow, have you named him?
villager: Not yet, do you have any suggestions?
ox: Bertha is a good one.
villager: Bertha the Gryphon it is!
ox: Beautiful! I expect you are a good owner.
villager: I am, though no doubt the monks are more talented in Gryphon upkeep than I.
ox: Is he tamed yet?
villager: Not very much, tries to bite my hand off whenever I feed him. In the cutest manner possible of course.
Summarize the dialogue | Villager brought back a baby Gryphon from the forest. Villager intends to give it to the monks. |
witch: Stop. I know spells. What are you here for?
an assassin: I'm here to kill the king of course and there's nothing you can do to stop me
witch: You idiot assassin. This is my cottage. No king here!
an assassin: I just came for supplies. Didn't think you'd be home.
witch: Can you not ask nicely? I thought you were here for me since I work for the government. Maybe we are on the same side?
an assassin: You never even gave me a chance. Give me the toe nail and I will kill the king.
witch: Who will you put in his place assassin?
an assassin: Not really my call on that but I don't see why you couldn't fill the position
witch: I don't want to rule. I just want to be here in my cottage getting paid for working for government.
an assassin: What kind of government work do you do exactly?
witch: Espiionage against the king.
Summarize the dialogue | witch is a spy for the government. An assassin came to her cottage to get supplies. |
#Person1#: Police in North London are treating as murder the death of a man thought to be in his forties whose body was found in a pedestrian subway in Neasden. The man leading the hunt is Detective Chief Superintendent John Day, who explains what they know of the man's movements in the early hours of this morning.
#Person2#: What we've learned is the fact that he left the Level One Club, which is a drinking club in Neasden Lane, about 1:30 a.m., and we're trying to account for movements up till 2:15 a. m., because it was about that time he was found by a member of the club, an employee. He was found in the underpass, the pedestrian way, under the North Circular Road. Death was due to multiple head injuries. We understand that there may have been two girls and a man who was drunk in close proximity to the entrance to the subway, who may have seen the man walking in that direction, or any attacker who may have been following him.
#Person1#: About what time would you think that they were there?
#Person2#: Just after half past one to a quarter past two.
#Person1#: Then in that case the gap you have is really quite short. It's only more or less half a hour or forty minutes.
#Person2#: In fact, yes, as short as that.
#Person1#: And how far away from the Neasden underpass was the drinking club?
#Person2#: Fifty meters.
#Person1#: And at the moment you know of no other people in the area whom you want to talk to, other than the drunken man and the two women who were seen with him or near him at some time?
#Person2#: Yes. The club closed at half past one and there may have been other people who left the club who went that way. We understand that there were also minicab drivers parked in the area who may have seen something as well.
#Person1#: As it is, I take it you haven't been able to identify them.
#Person2#: No, not at this stage.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much. | Detective Chief Superintendent John Day is trying to figure out the murdered man's movements in the short gap between he left the club and got murdered, but he only has three witnesses and hasn't been able to identify more. |
#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?
#Person2#: Do you have anything which can prevent wrinkles and freckles?
#Person1#: What is your skin type?
#Person2#: My skin is kind of oily.
#Person1#: This nutrition cream is for anti-wrinkling and whitening which is a newcomer brand.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: $ 60. The price is reasonable for its large quantity. What's more, there are some gifts attaching for you.
#Person2#: Sounds good. What are the gifts attaching?
#Person1#: You can take one tonic or hand cream.
#Person2#: I will choose the tonic.
#Person1#: No problem. You can try this kind of gel which can prevent freckle, the effect will be better if you use this powder foundation applied with it.
#Person2#: That's the very thing I want. | #Person1# is helping #Person2# to get a nutrition cream to prevent wrinkles, and a gel to prevent freckles. |
horse: Neigh!
guard: Ah, good fellow. Glad you're here. Someone to keep me company at least.
horse: Neigh neigh!
guard: Would that you had words. I wish I had someone to talk to.
horse: Oh I'm just playin'. One of the requirements for the king's horse is that he's fluent in English!
guard: I suppose you're not the only beast that's ever spoken wiv me.
horse: Who else is talkin' to you?
guard: None o' your pig's mud.
horse: Whoops! Sorry, you triggered my kick reflex!
guard: ..So what's it like? Being a horse an' all.
horse: It's just like bein' anything else...we loooove money!
guard: But a horse wi' a sack of gold isn't any good without hay. How d'you get by?
horse: Oh I pay for my own hay. I take this gold from the graves and buy the best hay.
Summarize the dialogue | horse is fluent in English. He takes gold from the graves to buy the best hay. |
#Person1#: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.
#Person2#: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
#Person1#: Well, how about going skating?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.
#Person1#: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy.
#Person2#: No, I'm not. You know there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay at home and watch it.
#Person1#: OK, you stay. And I'll play with Helen. | #Person1# asks Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry wants to watch TV. #Person1# will play with Helen. |
#Person1#: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am.
#Person2#: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack.
#Person1#: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-bumper out there, I don't think it's heavy traffic that makes Bill late. He takes the train, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. Well, the train shouldn't be late. That means there is only one explanation. . . . Bill must have overslept.
#Person1#: Well, to be fare, since he's coming all the way from Lancaster, he's got to get up much earlier than the rest of us. He must get start on his commute about six thirty, no telling what time he actually gets up.
#Person2#: That's right, because he's got to get to the train station from his house, then take the blue line into the city, then switch trains to the red line. In all, the trip's got to take more than 2 hours.
#Person1#: Why doesn't he just drive to work?
#Person2#: It's too difficult to park your car in the city. Also, the traffic coming in from the suburbs is a nightmare. | Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. #Person1# and #Person2# assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train. |
clergyman: No, this is my only job. However, I do fancy myself a sailor when I'm not working.
parishioner: Being a sailor would be fun! I'm often at the church to pray many times so I need to get away on adventures.
clergyman: Indeed. Are you a fan of sailing as well?
parishioner: I love sailing, however I do not get to due to parishioner deeds daily. That reminds me, i need to set the alter.
clergyman: Go right ahead. I plan to sail to other lands someday, just to see what life is like elsewhere.
parishioner: You should pen your travels and write a book with your adventures! I shall read it!
clergyman: That's an excellent idea.
parishioner: Oh how green with envy I am! I must pray!
clergyman: I'll leave you be and go back to dusting. Let me know if you need anything.
Summarize the dialogue | clergyman is a sailor when he's not working. He likes sailing and plans to sail to other lands someday. |
Issy: Hi babes. Stuck on my French for Miss Piggy. Do we do for us or the people in the book ?
Meg: Yeah, I wasn't sure either. I did my answers, about my family,
Issy: Oh right, when's it due in?
Meg: tomorrow, Piggy said.
Issy: bummer! Better get on with it. Forgot to say that I loved your hair today. Looked lush!
Meg: Thanks hun! Hope Josh likes it ! 😘 | Issy asked Meg how to do her task from French or when it is due. |
guard: Well you came to the right place. Do you really have the drive to do this?
peasant: Yes, I am a hardworker. I am poor and dirty. I need to make something of myself.
guard: Being in the royal army is very rough. It's not as glamorous as it seems on the outside.
peasant: I don't want glamour. I'm going to starve to death. I would rather be fed and die fighting thant his.
guard: You seem to have what it takes then. When can you start?
peasant: NOW. I heard the enemy is coming.
guard: Well let me get a form for you so you can officially sign on
peasant: Oh great. Do you ever use a hammer in battle?
guard: Sometimes. We use what we have. Any weapon can come in useful most of the times
peasant: Very understandable. Will I go to battle soon?
guard: We'll have to process the form, but you should be ready in 2-3 days max. So be fully ready.
peasant: Oh yes. Such lovely weapons here.
Summarize the dialogue | peasant wants to join the royal army. Guard will give him a form to sign. Peasant will be ready for battle in 2-3 days. |
Barb: Happy birthday Aunt Melanie!
Melanie: thank u sweetie!!!
Melanie: i don't really celebrate my birthday anymore, though
Melanie: but thanks for remembering
Barb: of course! you're my favorite aunt
Barb: you've always been there when i've needed you
Barb: and for that i'm grateful <3
Barb: are you REALLY not celebrating your birthday?
Melanie: ur uncle matt will get a cake and some ice cream
Melanie: maybe watch a movie, and that's it!
Barb: that sounds great if you ask me
Barb: i'm jealous, you'll be having cake while i'm studying for a test
Melanie: you're right, it's not that bad sweetie!
Melanie: i hear your uncle matt pulling in, i'll text you tomorrow
Barb: ok!! | It's Melanie's birthday. Uncle Matt will buy a cake and some ice cream for this occasion. Barb is studying for a test. |
Cole: Where are you? I am at the platform 1, hurry up!
Heather: almost there!
Cole: validate the ticket at the entrance to the platform!
Heather: done! | Cole is waiting for Heather at platform 1 and she must hurry up. |
#Person1#: your daughter will be back soon. I'm going to start making dinner. You can just watch some TV in TV room if you like. We just bought a new TV with a LCD screen. The remote control is on the coffee ta
#Person2#: would you mind if I helped out in the kitchen instead? I do enjoy cooking.
#Person1#: this is supposed to be your vacation ; we'd like you to just relax.
#Person2#: cooking makes me feel relaxed. So, what are we cooking?
#Person1#: ok, well, we're going to make a pan of lasagne, a salad, and some garlic bread. Here's the recipe. Do you want to get the ingredients we need out of the cupboard?
#Person2#: sure. We should probably pre-heat the oven right away, too.
#Person1#: that's a good idea. Can you set the oven to 200 degrees Celsius?
#Person2#: that's a bit high for lasagne. I'll just set it at 180 degree and we can take it from there.
#Person1#: fine. I'll just get out the casserole dish, the saucepan, the salad bowl, and the baking sheet.
#Person2#: you know, I could do this myself. Why don't you go get the screwdriver and the pliers and go fix the vacuum cleaner so it works better?
#Person1#: I don't think it's broken.
#Person2#: well, if it's not broken, then you need to learn how to vacuum better, because it doesn't look like you've vacuumed for ages!
#Person1#: fine. I'll go vacuum. Let me know if you need any other help. | #Person2# is on vacation and is supposed to just relax, but #Person2# wants to help #Person1# with cooking instead of watching tv. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can do cooking alone and asks #Person1# to go vacuum. |
#Person1#: If that man gives me any more letters to type, I'll scream. He's given me ten already today, and there'll be more when I get back from coffee break. I'll be here till midnight.
#Person2#: Calm down, Franny. He can't make you stay after five. Finish what you can, and leave the rest for Mary.
#Person1#: But they're important letters, Joe. They should go out tonight.
#Person2#: That's not your worry. If they're important, he should have given them to you earlier. | Franny is anxious about the large amount of letters to type but Joe thinks he can leave it to Mary. |
#Person1#: We want to take a train to New York.
#Person2#: Regular or express train?
#Person1#: How much time would I save if we took the express?
#Person2#: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.
#Person1#: And how much more do I have to pay for the express?
#Person2#: First class is 24 dollars more, and second class is 15 dollars more.
#Person1#: As long as we can arrive one hour earlier, I don't mind paying a little extra. Then give me one second class ticket on the express, please.
#Person2#: OK, one second class ticket. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# buys one second-class ticket on the express train to New York with #Person2#'s assistance. |
PhD C: Well I I sent out an email s couple hours ago so with Andreas help Andreas put together a sort of no frills recognizer which is gender dependent but like no adaptation no cross word models no trigrams a bigram recognizer and that s trained on Switchboard which is telephone conversations and thanks to Don s help wh who Don took the first meeting that Jane had transcribed and you know separated used the individual channels we segmented it in into the segments that Jane had used and Don sampled that so so eight K and then we ran up to I guess the first twenty minutes up to synch time of one two zero zero so is that that s twenty minutes or so ? because I guess there s some and Don can talk to Jane about this there s some bug in the actual synch time file that ah I m we are not sure where it came from but stuff after that was a little messier Anyway so it s twenty minutes and I actually
Grad E: I was that did that did that recording have the glitch in the middle ?
Postdoc G: I m puzzled by that I oh oh I see
PhD C: There s there s a
Postdoc G: Oh there was a glitch somewhere
Grad F: Was it twenty minutes in
PhD C: if it was twenty minutes in then I do not know
PhD A: suddenly the the overall error rate when we first ran it was like eighty percent
Grad E: I do not remember when it is
Postdoc G: but I was able to can transcribe
PhD A: but i looking at the first sentences looked much better than that and then suddenly it turned very bad and then we noticed that the reference was always one off with the it was actually recognized
Grad F: that might be that might be that might be my fault
Grad E: Oh so that was just a parsing mismatch
PhD C: No actually it was i it was a complicated bug because they were sometimes one off and then sometimes totally random so
Grad F: I was pretty certain that it worked up until that time
Postdoc G: Oh That s not good
PhD C: so that s what we have but that that will be completely gone if this synch time problem
PhD A: So so we have everything recognized but we scored only the first whatever up to that time to
Professor B: S sorry I have not seen the email what was the score ?
PhD C: So here s the actual copy of the email
Postdoc G: we should say something about the glitch He he can say something about the glitch Cuz it s it s it s h it s it s very small
PhD C: so does this glitch occur at other
Grad E: There there there s an acoustic glitch that occurs where the channels get slightly asynchronized so the that that problem has gone away in the original driver believe it or not when the SSH key gen ran the driver paused for a fraction of a second and so the channels get a little asynchronous and so if you listen to it in the middle there s a little part where it starts doing doing click sounds
PhD C: And is it only once that that happens ?
Grad E: it right once in the middle
PhD C: There s the previous page has some more information about sort of what was wrong
Professor B: so so un unsurprisingly Adam is the golden voice
Grad E: But that should not affect anything
PhD C: OK so that s actually
Professor B: you see this here ?
PhD C: What happens is it actually affects the script that Don I mean if we know about it then I guess it could always be checked for it
Grad E: Well the acoustic one should not do anything
Grad F: I do not know exactly what affected it but I will I will talk to you about it
Grad E: But I I do remember
Grad F: I will show you the point
Postdoc G: It it had no effect on my transcription you know I mean I I had no trouble hearing it and and having time bins
Grad E: I do remember seeing once the transcriber produce an incorrect XML file where one of the synch numbers was incorrect
Postdoc G: but there was a Oh
PhD C: Well the the synch time the synch numbers have more significant digits than they should
Grad E: Where where they were not monotonic
PhD C: right ? There s things that are l in smaller increments than a frame And so then I mean you look at that and it s got you know more than three significant digits in a synch time then that can not be right
Grad E: Oh OK so that s
PhD C: so anyway it s it s just that s why we only have twenty minutes but there s a significant amount of
Grad F: Non zero ? there are like more cuz there s a lot of zeros I tacked on just because of the way the script ran
Grad E: The other one I saw was that it
Grad F: I mean but there were there was a point
PhD C: that was fine That that was OK
Grad E: The other one I saw was non non monotonic synch times and that definitely indicra indicates a bug
PhD C: Well that would really be a problem So anyway these are just the ones that are the prebug for one meeting
Grad E: So that s very encouraging
PhD C: this is really encouraging cuz this is free recognition there s no I mean the language model for Switchboard is totally different so you can see some like this Trent Lott which I mean these are sort of funny ones
PhD D: It will get those though
PhD C: there s a lot of perfect ones and good ones and all the references I mean you can read them and when we get more results you can look through and see
Grad E: I and as I said I would like to look at the lattices
PhD C: but it s pretty good
Grad E: because it sounded like even the ones it got wrong it sort of got it right ?
PhD C: Well so I guess we can generate
PhD A: There are a fair number of errors that are you know where got the plural S wrong or the inflection on the verb wrong
Grad E: and who cares ? And and there were lots of of course the `` `` s `` in on `` s `` of `` s
PhD C: there s No those are actually a lot of the errors I think are out of vocabulary so is it like PZM is three words it s PZM I mean there s nothing There s no language model for PZM or
Grad E: Did you say there s no language for PZM ?
PhD C: No language model I mean those
Grad E: Do you mean so every time someone says PZM it s an error ? Maybe we should not say PZM in these meetings
PhD C: Well well there s all kinds of other stuff like Jimlet and I mean anyway there
Professor B: Well we do not even know what that means
PhD C: so but this is really encouraging because so I mean the bottom line is even though it s not a huge amount of data it should be reasonable to actually run recognition and be like within the scope of of r reasonable s you know Switchboard this is like h about how well we do on Switchboard two data with the Switchboard one trained mostly trained recognizer and Switchboard two is got sort of a different population of speakers and a different topic and they are talking about things in the news that happened after Switchboard one so there was so that s great
Professor B: so we are in better shape than we were say when we did had the ninety three workshop and we were all getting like seventy percent error on Switchboard
PhD C: I mean this is really and thanks to Andreas who I mean this is a
Grad E: Well especially for the very first run I mean you | The group discussed recognition results generated for 20 minutes of close-talking microphone data. Recognition performance was very good, indicating promising results for forced alignment procedures and the ability to analyze other important signal information, e.g. prosody and overlapping speech. It was decided that close-talking data should be downsampled and fed to the SRI recognizer to compare recognition performance, and that data from the far-field microphones should be tested on the recognizer as soon as possible. |
#Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime.
#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you?
#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you up?
#Person1#: No. We'll meet at my house. He invited my family to spend the weekend with his family at their villa.
#Person2#: That's nice. Where is his villa?
#Person1#: It's not his villa, but his father's. I think it's somewhere in Florida. I am not sure myself.
#Person2#: Sometimes I envy you a lot. Tom is a good guy.
#Person1#: Come on. You just haven't met the right person and I think that you work too much. You should learn how to entertain yourself and enjoy life.
#Person2#: I know, but I am a work maniac.
#Person1#: Well, suit yourself. I've got to run now.
#Person2#: Have a nice weekend.
#Person1#: You too. Oh, I forgot to tell you one thing. A girl called this afternoon. She said she was your ex-girlfriend. She wanted you to call her back.
#Person2#: Did she mention anything else?
#Person1#: No, nothing else. See you Monday.
#Person2#: See you. | #Person1# asks if Ross wants her to punch out for him. Ross refuses because he needs to work overtime. Then Ross asks about #Person1#'s boyfriend and admires their relationship. #Person1# comforts him. Then, #Person1# tells Ross his ex-girlfriend called him this afternoon. |
Olivia: Tomorrow!!!
Jane: Oh yeeeaaaah!!!! Tomorrow, bailando bailando!!!
Jane: Can't wait, it's been too long!
Olivia: <file_gif>
Olivia: so excited! <3
Jane: me too!!!
Jane: what are you coming?
Olivia: I land at 6 am... So I should be in centre around what? 7?
Jane: It may take longer than that
Olivia: oh, why?
Jane: Security's quite tight now, it usually takes an hour to go through the whole thing
Olivia: ok, so 8 maybe?
Jane: I'll meet you there <3 omg can't wait!!!
Olivia: get some sleep because we're going to partyyyyy! | Olivia will land tomorrow at 6 pm and she will meet with Olivia at 8. They will go out to a party. |
#Person1#: Welcome, what would you like to order?
#Person2#: I would like to get a double cheeseburger.
#Person1#: Would you like everything on it?
#Person2#: I would like everything on it, thank you.
#Person1#: Do you want any fries?
#Person2#: Let me get some large curly fries.
#Person1#: Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: Sure, how about a medium Pepsi?
#Person1#: Is that everything?
#Person2#: That'll be all. Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome, and your total is $ 5. 48.
#Person2#: Thank you. Here you go. | #Person2# orders a double cheeseburger, large curly fries, and a medium Pepsi. |
#Person1#: Oh dear, my weight has gone up again.
#Person2#: I am not surprised, you eat too much.
#Person1#: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help.
#Person2#: No, I wouldn't think so.
#Person1#: I do wish I could lose weight.
#Person2#: Well, why don't you go on a diet?
#Person1#: I've tried diets before but they've never worked.
#Person2#: Perhaps you should exercise more. Why don't you go to an exercise class.
#Person1#: Yes, maybe I should. | #Person1# wants to lose weight. #Person2# suggests #Person1# take an exercise class to exercise more. |
#Person1#: My name is Steven Smith and I'm calling to cancel my plane ticket.
#Person2#: When was your reservation?
#Person1#: It's 7 p. m. today.
#Person2#: Would you mind telling me the reason?
#Person1#: I need to continue to deal with my business. I haven't finished it yet.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another time?
#Person1#: No. Thank you.
#Person2#: But you have to pay the fee for refund.
#Person1#: OK. I will pay it by my bank card. | #Person2# helps Steven cancel the plane ticket and Steven has to pay the fee for the refund. |
spirit: Ah, hello, my feline friend! You look quite majestic tonight.
cat: Thank you my friend, can you happen to understand what I am saying?
spirit: I can, indeed. I'm the recently released spirit of a person, it seems I have the ability to understand animals.
cat: Wonderful! I always feel the need to ask, though I never have been able to speak with a human! Do you remember how you passed away before you became a spirit?
spirit: I was starving and had eaten some food that had been thrown out after a castle banquet. Afterwards, I remember feeling quite a lot of pain and being violently ill. Then, I woke up with no physical manifestation and could only see my body on the ground below me.
cat: Oh my, how unfortunate. I have eaten my fair share of mice that did not play well with my stomach but never something like that. I'm afraid if these stray dogs aren't dealt with I might be joining you in the afterlife.
Summarize the dialogue | spirit is a recently released spirit of a person. He was starving and ate food that had been thrown out after a castle banquet. He got violently ill and woke up with no physical manifestation. |
daughter: I was wandering around in the forest, not knowing what to do. Then I was in the market, with various people, all busy with various things to do, and I didn't have, nor couldn't do, anything
father: That's awful, well at least you are up now and its over.
daughter: I keep getting the feeling it means something. Something important to me ...
father: What do you mean? Like a meaning to your dream? That is a load of mumbo jumbo!
daughter: No, I think I now know what it means: I need to find meaning for my life. I spend all day doing chores, but I know there is more out there for me!
father: Sweety, you are a bit young for that. You have years and years ahead of you for that.
daughter: But I am so eager. It is like my feet are a-flight, even though I am just standing here.
father: Well, we could get you into a hobby?
daughter: What kind of hobby. Mountain climbing? Dragon slaying? Mining for Gold?
Summarize the dialogue | daughter had a dream about wandering in the forest and the market. She thinks it means she needs to find a meaning for her life. |
king: Yes! And a dragon's head above the entrance. I wonder if we can use some of your magic to make it breathe fire?
the queen: We could put the fairy lights inside to make it look like fire. No one will know the difference.
king: That is true. These peasants wouldn't know fairy fire if their heads were burning.
the queen: We need to send the workers out to make more of these stones to narrow the entrance like you said.
king: Yeah, and no magic. I want these stones to be hand carved. I want to be able to smell their sweat and blood in the craftsmanship.
the queen: Have your way. I just hope there blood and sweat will be enough if we get invaded by orcs.
king: I have all the power in the world, and only you are able to change my mind. As always, you speak sensibly. My pride sometimes gets the best of me. I'll allow magic in the interest of time.
Summarize the dialogue | The king wants to build a dragon's head above the entrance. The queen suggests using fairy lights to make it look like fire. The king allows magic in the interest of time. |
The Chair: We will now continue with MrSteMarie
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette, BQ): MrChair yesterday the Prime Minister announced the large employer emergency financing facility That is good What is even better is that he announced that the loans would be tied to conditions One of those conditions forces companies not to resort to tax evasion or tax avoidance through tax havens Excellent ! Unfortunately I quickly became disillusioned because it is more about abusive tax evasion and avoidance Basically we are talking about fraudsters There are no conditions that would allow us to tighten the screws on profiteers Companies that legally take advantage of tax havens to avoid paying their taxes will have access to the large employer emergency financing facility Why does the Prime Minister continue to support the profiteers ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: MrChair we will always be there to counter tax evasion and tax avoidance It is a priority of our government There is no tolerance for tax evasion and tax avoidance In the current situation our priority is to help workers across the country who could lose their jobs or who have lost their jobs That is why we are introducing measures that support workers who will continue to be our priority
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie: MrChair I am delighted to hear the Prime Minister say that there is no tolerance for tax avoidance The problem is that his remarks do not reflect reality Tax avoidance is the legal use of tax havens The five big Bay Street banks benefit from this as do the big multinationals It is time to tighten the screws on these companies They have to pay their share Will the Prime Minister and his government outlaw what is immoral ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: MrChair when we announced the large employer emergency funding facility we recognized that those who wanted to receive tax dollars had to have paid their fair share of taxes That is why we are putting in place measures to carefully assess the tax structures of these businesses before we loan money to them
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie: MrChair sometimes a bank will relocate its most profitable activities carried out in Canada and register them in a subsidiary in the Bahamas Barbados or another tax haven Does the Prime Minister consider this bank to be paying its fair share of taxes in Canada ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: MrChair we will assess applications for the large employer emergency funding facility on a casebycase basis We do not expect the big banks to need these funds Before we provide any money we are going to make sure that whoever wants to access these funds is transparent about how the money is being managed including internationally
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie: MrChair I will change the subject now Consumers are paying more and more with their credit cards which allows contactless payments in shops not to mention online shopping This benefits Visa and Mastercard which charge appallingly high user fees known as interchange fees These are almost 10times higher than in Europe and Australia and it costs our merchants a fortune Can the Prime Minister follow the example of Europe and Australia by capping interchange fees at03 ?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: MrChair we are always looking for ways to reduce costs for consumers We have worked with the big banks and the financial industry to ensure that people who need it have access to the help they need We are reassessing how we can lower costs for consumers Right now we are sending money to consumers across the country who need it to get through this crisis That is what we will continue to focus on
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie: MrChair the question does not concern consumers but merchants A credit card company such as Visa and Mastercard that charges a fee of 25to3 per transaction undermines the merchants profit margin and gets richer at the expense of consumers I invite the Prime Minister to follow the example of Europe and Australia by capping these fees at03
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau: MrChair we continue to work with financial institutions and the big banks to help consumers during this exceptional and difficult situation Of course there are some things we can look at over the longer term as well | Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie first asked the prime minister whether the government would outlaw what was immoral and then, put it precisely, made an example that a bank relocated its most profitable activities carried out in Canada and registered them in a subsidiary in the Bahamas, Barbados or another tax haven. Under this situation, the government might not consider this bank to be paying its fair share of taxes in Canada and that was why Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie said that the Prime Minister continued to support the profiteers. |
#Person1#: Good morning, may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I want to remit 1, 000 yuan to my sister in Shanghai.
#Person1#: Please fill out this form.
#Person2#: OK. . . Do I need to put on my sister's name for the receiver?
#Person1#: Yes. You must put on her name and address.
#Person2#: OK, I see. Here you are. Is that OK now?
#Person1#: Let me check. Yes. Your 1, 000 remittance, please.
#Person2#: Here you are. What is the rate?
#Person1#: This rate is one percent. That will be 10 yuan.
#Person2#: OK. When will this remittance arrive?
#Person1#: Generally it will arrive within three days.
#Person2#: That's good. | #Person1# helps #Person2# remit 1000 yuan to #Person2#'s sister. |
bug: Whoa whoa whoa! I'm not used to people getting so up close and personal.
the king: I didn't mean to hug you bug. I was going for my chamber pot.
bug: Mmmmm, that smells delicious!
the king: Disgusting bug. I don't know why I converse with you.
bug: Probably because you're lonely. Where's the queen?
the king: I'm not lonely. I just don't have time for the idiots of court. You're a bug and smarter than them!
bug: I'll take that, mmmm. Well, how bout it, pal. Give me a title and we'll clean this place up!
the king: You can be Advisor Bugg.
bug: Excellent! My first adviadvise is that the cats have to go. They are vindictive and dangerous!
the king: NO. Cats are staying. I'm a crazy cat King.
bug: Sir, and I mean this with all due respect... You are a part of the problem.
Summarize the dialogue | the king hugged a bug by accident. the bug wants to help the king clean up the place. |
Beth: Do you like my new nails from Ali Nail Art? X
Gemma: brilliant! Can i get a contact number?
Jennifer: love these! :)
Holly: I’ve never seen a design like this!
Tracy: beautifully done! X
Claire: totally gorgeous! | Beth did her nails at Ali Nail Art. Gemma, Jennifer, Holly, Tracy and Claire love them. |
#Person1#: I really like the apartment, but I was wondering if I could change some things.
#Person2#: What would you like to change?
#Person1#: I would like to have different carpet.
#Person2#: I would be willing to put in a different color carpet if you pay the price difference.
#Person1#: How much more would it cost?
#Person2#: It would cost between 2 and 10 dollars more per square yard.
#Person1#: While I am at it, would it be possible to switch paint colors?
#Person2#: I would be willing to look at a different color. You need to bring me a sample.
#Person1#: When can my apartment be painted and ready to go?
#Person2#: You can have the new carpet and paint by next Monday. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# wants to change the color of the carpet and paint. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay the carpet price difference and bring a paint color sample. |
Lea: I cannot start working
Tommy: You computer is not working?
Lucy: I'm afraid it's a deeper issue
Lea: Indeed. | Lea's computer is not working. She can't work, as she reports to Lucy and Tommy. |
#Person1#: My latte looks like that shoe polish we did an ad for last month.
#Person2#: And this espresso looks like. . . oil!
#Person1#: It still tastes fine, though.
#Person2#: These days, I can't think of anything but motor oil. Even coffee makes me think of it.
#Person1#: Wait a second! There's the idea for this case! ' Your motor oil should be as choice and fresh as your morning coffee. ' | #Person1# and #Person2# think about advertising ideas when having coffee. |
#Person1#: My mom and dad insist that I be home before ten. Do you have a curfew?
#Person2#: Yes. I've had one for as long as I can remember.
#Person1#: I wish my parents were a little more lenient.
#Person2#: I actually like having a curfew. I have an excuse to get to bed on time.
#Person1#: You like going to bed early?
#Person2#: I don't like being too tired the next day.
#Person1#: Well, I still hate having a curfew.
#Person2#: If you stayed up much later, you would see that just about every-thing closes around ten anyway. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the curfew given by their parents. |
#Person1#: Leo! I wanted to tell you thanks for all your hard work on the budget. We ' re having a get-together after work tonight at Carl ' s Karaoke Club to celebrate having finished it. We ' d love to see
#Person2#: What fun! Normally I ' d love to, but I ' m afraid I have to work late tonight. We ' Ve got to get the contract ready for Miss King.
#Person1#: Oh, right. You ' re busy with that contract. Maybe you could join us later?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, I just can ' t make it this time. I have to go straight home. It ' s my second wedding anniversary, and we ' re supposed to be having a big dinner Susan would kill me if I missed it.
#Person1#: Happy anniversary! Sorry you won ' t be there. Maybe some other time?
#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. Thanks, anyway. Hope you guys have a great time! | #Person1# invites Leo to a get-together. Leo can't go because he needs to work for Miss King's contract and attend his second wedding anniversary with Susan. |
Damian: are you downtown?
Ethan: yes
Ethan: why?
Damian: can you buy me a kebab?
Damian: i'm starving
Ethan: why won't you cook something for both of us, huh?
Damian: man, give me a break, i had a rough day
Ethan: ok ok
Ethan: but i really wish you weren't such a parasite
Damian: i'll change, scout's honour | Ethan will buy Damian a kebab. Damian had a bad day. |
Justin: <file_photo>
Stephanie: mmm... mud soup?
Justin: mushroom soup for supper, to ease the tension
Stephanie: I used to make a similar one when I was 7
Stephanie: with apples
Stephanie: xD
Justin: uhm... yummy
Stephanie: enjoy xD | Justin prepared mushroom soup for supper. Stephanie used to make a soup wth apples when she was 7. |
#Person1#: Sandy, can you help me contact these people?
#Person2#: Sure, what do you want me to tell them?
#Person1#: Well, I need to confirm the time of their classes.
#Person2#: Ok, where can I find their telephone number?
#Person1#: They are all listed here on this sheet of paper.
#Person2#: Is it their home, office or cell phone numbers?
#Person1#: Unless it ' s marked differently, it ' s their home numbers.
#Person2#: Alright. What if I can ' t get a hold of them by phone?
#Person1#: Then, you should e-mail them with the information.
#Person2#: Where can I find their e-mail addresses?
#Person1#: They should have then listed on their resumes.
#Person2#: And if there aren ' t any e-mail addresses?
#Person1#: Then send them a SMS on their cell phone.
#Person2#: Ok. That sounds easy enough. Have you called any of them yet?
#Person1#: Yes. I called the first three people on the list, but they didn ' t pick up.
#Person2#: Did you leave a voice message?
#Person1#: I left a voice message on one---just for the first person on the list.
#Person2#: I see. What did you tell her?
#Person1#: I told her that she should call me back at my office number.
#Person2#: Ok, so, maybe I should call her again.
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. She might not get the other message in time.
#Person2#: One more question. It looks like some of these numbers are long-distance. Do you have a calling card that I can use to get through to them?
#Person1#: Sure. You can use this one. The pin number is written on the back of the card.
#Person2#: Alright. Thanks a lot. Don ' t worry. I ' ll take care of it.
#Person1#: Great work. I ' m off for the weekend! See you on Monday.
#Person2#: See you. | #Person1# requests Sandy to help #Person1# contact some people to confirm the time of their classes. #Person1# tells Sandy the numbers on the sheet are mostly home numbers and if Sandy can't find their e-mail addresses, she can send them SMS. #Person1# has called some people but #Person1# thinks Sandy can call them again. #Person1# gives Sandy the pin number of a call card so that she can call long-distance numbers. |
Joan: hey, i'm going to be ready to leave soon for the wedding. what about u?
Kim: ummm...no, not even close. I'll meet you there?
Joan: ok, i'll save you a seat.
Kim: thanks.
Joan: do you know who else is going?
Kim: kevin, penelope, ingrid, danny. the usual gang.
Joan: cool. when's the last time you've seen any of them.
Kim: gosh, i don't know. I think ingrid maybe 3 years ago
Joan: same with me, except 2 years ago. she's usually in town the most often out of any of them
Kim: that's no surprise. she's seems pretty close with her parents
Joan: I just saw them the other day at the supermarket actually. they were really friendly
Kim: that's good. i like them, but her dad's a bit odd.
Joan: I can see that. always friendly though
Kim: for sure.
Joan: ok, well, i'm going to call for a taxi. how are you getting there?
Kim: taxi too, i think.
Joan: ok. text me when your almost there and i'll tell you where I am.
Kim: thanks, sounds good. ciao!
Joan: ciao! | Joan is almost ready to go for a wedding and will save Kim a seat. They are talking about the long-lost friends who will also be there. Kim and Joan will get there by taxi. |
Mike: Hungarians! Could you explain something to me?
Shaun: haha, what is it?
Mike: what does it mean "O1G"?
Mike: I've seen it all over Budapest recently
Sandor: Orbán egy geci
Mike: sure! hahaha
Sandor: it means "sperm"
Sandor: but in Hungarian it's way more insulting than in English
Jeff: haha, I was asking myself the same
Jeff: quite funny
Mike: I really hope these protests will be successful finally
Shaun: everybody hopes so
Mike: I really hate Orban
Shaun: he's devil | Sandor explains to Mike that O1G means sperm in Hungarian and it is offensive. Mike saw the writing everywhere in Budapest lately. Mike and Shaun are against Orban. |
Paul: Why does Tom and Marry talk only about food?
Miranda: Maybe they don't have better topics?
Paul: How can you even talk so much about food
Olivia: Hahahaha
Olivia: It's true
Olivia: Now when I think of it
Olivia: Maybe it's some kind of a game?
Olivia: In public we talk only about food
Olivia: And we will see if people notice | Tom and Marry talk only about food in public. |
Zed: Fanny, what happened?
Fanny: Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.
Zed: Tell me, please, I'm getting really worried.
Fanny: Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck
Zed: Fanny, that's not saying anything.
Fanny: I think I might have messed up the project.
Zed: Shit. How bad is it?
Fanny: At this point? It's criminal bad. I hope they only fire me.
Zed: Calm down, I'm sure there's a way out.
Fanny: I asked everyone. Even Brad said I'm screwed.
Zed: Do you want me to call Michael?
Fanny: Do you think it's a good idea?
Zed: I don't know, can it get any worse? Worth a try, I guess?
Fanny: Ok. Let me know. | Fanny has probably made some mistakes in a project so she's really worried as she may be in serious trouble. Zed is going to call Michael as it seems to be the only thing they can do at the moment. |
person: We did not ask for protection...it was mandated by your boss and I have served on both wars to our village so I am not a stranger to battle. I choose to lead a life that promotes peace toward fellow men.
officer: I am the kingdom's war officer, in charge of a huge army of soldiers. I have fought many battles, and have the battle scars to prove it. I am considered fierce, ruthless and implacable. I am very much feared by the enemies of the kingdom.
person: I do not measure a person by those means but I understand that you must only identify as that because your whole life is about being an officer and soldier. I am sad that you don't live a fuller, broader life.
officer: Youre through here
person: I will have you arrested for your assault as well as your aggravated speech toward a citizen. Both poor conduct for an officer. This isn't the battle field any more. Your mind seems bent on anger.
officer: What do you mean? You attacked me first according to my report.
Summarize the dialogue | The person was not happy with the protection the officer was providing. The person had served on both wars to the village. The person was not a stranger to battle. The person was sad that the officer didn't live a fuller, broader life. The person will have the officer arrested for |
a rat: Hi, my name's Max. I'm a Rat.
queen: Oh my Lord. A rat, in a church! Somebody help! I am the queen, I do not deal with rodents!
a rat: Haha! I love to scare people!
queen: Guards, HELP!
a rat: The room is too small, there's no way guards could get in here.
queen: Get out filthy rodent!
a rat: Attack me?! I'll get you right back
queen: AHHHHHHH HELP
a rat: Good thing this is a small room. I can just keep scaring her!
queen: LEAVE ME ALONE
a rat: I would if you just had some cheese!
queen: I will smack you dead if you come any closer.
a rat: Fine! I tried to play nice. I just wanted some cheese
queen: Rat, then what are you doing in here. Go to the mess hall or the dumps. We throw cheese out all the time.
Summarize the dialogue | a rat is in the church and keeps scaring the queen. |
Makayla: <file_other>
Makayla: What happened to this place? Are they closing down the hotel too?
Harold: The hotel has already been closed down. The restaurant will shut down on Sunday. It has been going bad for a while now unfortunately
Makayla: That's very sad news. I loved that place
Harold: Yeah, it's sad
Makayla: I had no idea | The hotel has been closed down. The restaurant will be closed on Sunday. |
Kate: 25 minutes and I'm home
Jim: Great. U hungry?
Kate: I could eat a horse :D
Jim: Sandwiches and tea will be ready.
Kate: Love U!
Jim: I know :D
Kate: Haha
Kate: I'm getting into a bus
Kate: On my way now :D
Jim: C Ya | Kate is on her way home and she'll get there in 25 minutes. Jim is making sandwiches and tea. |
trader: That's awful, here let me try to untie you.
a horse tied up in front of a shop: You're a good man. I believe the merchant meant to trade with you before our goods were stolen. What do you trade in?
trader: I trade mostly furs and weapons, myself.
a horse tied up in front of a shop: If the merchant is ever able to reclaim our goods, you're in luck! We carried the finest guns and knives this side of the river.
trader: Ah, that is quite perfect conditions then!
a horse tied up in front of a shop: You see that drunk man? The one who just stumbled out of the bar?
trader: Um, yes, that one right there you mean?
a horse tied up in front of a shop: He was one of the bandits!
trader: Are you sure? You really need to be sure before you attack someone like that!
a horse tied up in front of a shop: He stole our goods! He's using our gold coins to buy drinks!
Summarize the dialogue | a horse tied up in front of a shop is tied up and wants to trade with a trader. The horse's goods were stolen. The horse suspects a drunk man who just left a bar is a bandit. |
Anna: Do u know why Anna did not come?
Mary: I do not know.
Mary: Maybe she felt bad.
Mary: She had worse days.
Anna: I see.
Anna: I hope it's nothing serious.
Mary: For sure :) | Anna didn't come. |
#Person1#: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
#Person2#: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
#Person1#: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.
#Person2#: thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?
#Person1#: no problem.
#Person2#: now let's have one together.
#Person1#: do you know how to set the timer?
#Person2#: let me see. . . set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here.
#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.
#Person2#: cheese. . .
#Person1#: did it come out?
#Person2#: yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.
#Person1#: never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | #Person1# takes several pictures for #Person2# in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try again. |
god: I am releasing your servant. He will no longer serve you. He will be free and raise a family and build a farm. He will have three cows, five chickens, and two horses.
priest: He will be so pleased.
god: Confess your sins, priest. Remember I know all! Do not lie to me.
priest: I have many sins, I do not know where to start. Please guide me.
god: I know all. You know what I ask of you. You will no longer be a priest. I know you have been stealing from the offering plate and mistreating your loyal servant. This is why I have released him from you. Since you did not ask for forgiveness you will be doomed.
priest: Please god, forgive me even though I am not worthy of forgiveness
god: I will only forgive you if you change our ways. You must prove your self worthy of heaven. You will now be indebted to your servant. You will now serve your ex-servant. You will be a farm hand for 15 years.
priest: Thank you for the forgiveness. I will serve him well.
Summarize the dialogue | god is releasing the priest's servant. The servant will no longer serve the priest. The priest confesses his sins to god. The priest will no longer be a priest. The priest will serve the servant for 15 years. |
#Person1#: Good afternoon, sales department. May I help you?
#Person2#: Could I speak to Mr. Wood, please?
#Person1#: I'll see a piece available, who should I say is calling, please?
#Person2#: John eng
#Person1#: Hold the line, please. Mr. Wood is in the meeting with managing director at the moment I afraid. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I want to discuss with them the new control we said last week.
#Person1#: I don't think the meet will go on much longer, should I ask him to call you when he is free.
#Person2#: Yes, that will be easiest.
#Person1#: Could I have your name again, please?
#Person2#: Yes, It's John eng.
#Person1#: And the number?
#Person2#: 01088256798
#Person1#: Ok, you will be hearing from Mr. Wood later in the afternoon then, Mr. John.
#Person2#: thank you for help. good bye.
#Person1#: You are welcome, goodbye. | John calls to discuss with Mr. Wood the new control but #Person1# says Mr. Wood is unavailable. #Person1# will let Mr. Wood call him back. |
#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.
#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?
#Person1#: I am not feeling well.
#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.
#Person2#: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a few more minutes?
#Person1#: I can stay a few more minutes.
#Person2#: OK, but please make sure that you get all of your make-up work completed.
#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. I've got it covered!
#Person2#: Go do what you have to do, but make sure it doesn't happen again. | #Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan. |
town sheriff: I am here on business,villian!
thief: No need for anger, just here for a quiet drink. Pretend I'm not here
town sheriff: But you are a criminal!
thief: You've seen me commit no crime, unless the saloon closed without my knowledge. But that doesn't appear to be the case.
town sheriff: Your reputation precedes you
thief: Ah, what is reputation but idle chatter from those who seeking some excitement in their lives.
town sheriff: Well you HAVE got forty seven convictions
thief: Oh, yes, those. I did serve my time for that, and would most certainly prefer not to have to do that again. So no more convictions for me
town sheriff: Then perhaps I should buy you a drink, reformed thief
thief: No need, I don't believe I'll stay long. Perhaps I'll return later when there are more folks about
town sheriff: Very well .. I shall drink your drink myself
Summarize the dialogue | thief is having a drink in the saloon. The town sheriff is angry at him because he is a criminal. The thief served his time for 47 convictions. He will return later when there are more people about. |
#Person1#: What do you do besides work and watching TV?
#Person2#: When I have some time, I'd like to exercise.
#Person1#: Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club?
#Person2#: I joined Samsung Health Club a couple of months ago.
#Person1#: How do you exercise?
#Person2#: I usually spend 30 minutes on the bicycle for the cardio and then I lift weight for 45 minutes.
#Person1#: How often do you go?
#Person2#: I want to go 4 times a week, but I'm too lazy. Last week, I only went to work out once. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has joined Samsung Health club and does bicycle and lifts weight there. |
Ingrid: Sweet! Thank you!
Hal: I knew you'd like it
Ingrid: What time are you coming home tonight?
Hal: Around 7 I suppose.
Ingrid: OK, I'll be waiting. Luv ya! | Ingrid will be waiting for Hal at home at 7 tonight. |
#Person1#: Well, we've settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?
#Person2#: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.
#Person1#: I see. Could you make an exception and accept D / A or D / P?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. We insist on a letter of credit.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import. When I open a letter of credit with a bank, I have to pay a deposit. That'll tie up my money and increase my cost.
#Person2#: Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.
#Person1#: Still, there will be bank charges in connection with the credit. It would help me greatly if you would accept D / A or D / P. You can draw on me just as if there were a letter of credit. It makes no great difference to you, but it does to me.
#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Wang, you must be aware that an irrevocable letter of cred it gives the exporter the additional protection of the bank er's guarantee. We always require L / C for our exports. And the other way round, we pay by L / C for our imports.
#Person1#: To meet you half way, what do you say if 50 % by L / C and the balance by D / P?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, Mrs. Wang. But I'm afraid I can't promise you even that. As I've said, we require payment by L / C. | Mrs. Wang wants payments by D/A or D/P because a letter of credit would increase her cost, but #Person2# insists on payment by L/C because it gives the additional protection of the banker's guarantee. |
witch: Ha! silly pirates! They are always so drunk! They can't keep an eye or a limb!
snake: So how did you become a witch anyway? Is there some sort of school that you go to?
witch: Yes, I went to school and would you believe it? I only mastered one spell! The ability to talk to inanimate objects!
snake: Wait . . .to talk to inanimate objects, or have inanimate objects talk. The latter would be cool the former might mean I have been helping a crazy lady.
witch: I can have a full conversation with my cauldron just like I can with a snake. Anyway, that was decades ago and now I have many spells and magic skills like I have many gray hairs on my head.
snake: Well that is a relief! I was fearing that your conversations were one-way rather than two-way. There's a homeless guy in the village who talks to his hat, and I am sure he is not a witch.
Summarize the dialogue | witch went to school and mastered the ability to talk to inanimate objects. |
serving wench: hello
poor subsistence farmer: Hi, how are you?
Summarize the dialogue | Wench is serving a poor subsistence farmer. |
Grad A: What is the s ? Oh !
Grad C: OK And so forth and so forth I will talk about our problems with the rephrasing and how we solved it and some preliminary observations also I m not going to put in the figures from Liz but I thought it would interesting to point out that it s basically the same as in every human human telephone conversation and the human computer telephone conversation is of course quite d quite different from some first observations Then sort of feed you back to our original problem cuz how to get there what actually is happening there today and then maybe talk about the big picture here e tell a little bit as much as I pause can about the NTL story I I wa I do want to I m not quite sure about this whether I should put this in that you know you have these two sort of different ideas that are or two different camps of people envisioning how language understanding works and then talk a bit about the embodied and simulation approach favored here and as a prelude I will talk about monkeys in Italy And Srini was going to send me some slides but he did not do it so from but I have the paper I can make a resume of that and then I stole an X schema from one of your talks I think
Grad A: Oh I was like `` where would you get that ? `` OK
Grad C: I think that s Bergen Chang something or the other and that s now I m not going to bring that So that s basically what I have so far and the rest is for airplanes So X schemas then I would like to do talk about the construction aspect and then at the end about our Bayes net End of story Anything I forgot that we should mention ? Oh maybe the FMRI stuff Should I mention the fact that we are also actually started going to start to look at people s brains in a more direct way ?
Professor E: You certainly can I mean I y I you know I do not know
Grad A: You might just want to like tack that on as a comment to something
Grad C: `` Future activities `` something
Professor E: Well the time to mention it if you mention it is when you talk about mirror neurons then you should talk about the more recent stuff about the kicking and you know the and that the plan is to see to what extent the you will get the same phenomena with stories about this so that and that we are planning to do this which we are So that s one thing Depends I mean there is a whole language learning story OK ? which actually i i even on your five layer slide you you ve got an old one that that leaves that off
Grad C: I I I do have it here And of course you know the the big picture is this bit But you know it would But I do not think I I am capable of of do pulling this off and doing justice to the matter I mean there is interesting stuff in her terms of how language works so the emergentism story would be nice to be you know it would be nice to tell people how what s happening there plus how the language learning stuff works
Professor E: OK so so anyway I I agree that s not central | As the talk at EML will also refer to a theoretical framework, it was suggested that along with presenting NTL and the piece on mirror neurons, it also alludes to relevant fMRI work. The neural side of the research could be of interest to various groups. The language analysis itself will be introduced in terms of image schemas. On the other hand, it was arranged for more feedback on the thesis proposal to be sent by email. The latest version of the construction formalism will also be needed to complete the presentation. |
guest: Oh, thank you! So hospitable. I enjoy being a guest here. Are there many other guests here?
chef: A few. Maybe 3-4. I try not to overbook at any time. Peace of mind and it makes me serve my guests better
guest: Yes, your service is exceptional. The kitchen is decorated so beautifully, and it looks like there is a wealth of food!
chef: I try my best. My only goal is to satisfy
guest: I see! A chef is a great career choice then. How long have you worked in this kitchen, chef?
chef: This particular kitchen - 5 years, but I've been cooking for over 25 years. Cooking is in my blood.
guest: Oh, wow, what a long time to hone your skill. You must be a most impressive chef! I love to be a guest in someone's home. You always have a new experience and get to meet interesting people like yourself.
chef: I feel the same way about my guests. Meeting people is just a perk to the job. Food connects people together. I love it. What are you in town for?
Summarize the dialogue | chef has been working in this kitchen for 5 years, but he's been cooking for 25 years. He likes his job because he gets to meet interesting people. The guest is in town for a conference. |
Victoria: have you seen this video where Andys Serkis plays Theresa?
Nathan: no, not yet
Victoria: <file_other>
Victoria: Pls watch it, it's brilliant!
Nathan: thx, I'll take look at it later :)
Victoria: it's really funny! | Nathan will watch the video from Victoria later. |
peacock: What if you were to marry another gardener? Your tomatoes are the juiciest in the land!
gardener: I love Alice. Bettering myself is not a bad thing. I want so much more for myself and Alice
peacock: I suppose that is true. Tell me, what does Alice do?
gardener: She works for the king, in the kitchen and she loves her work
peacock: Perhaps you could convince the king to give you both a raise! With your delicious vegetables and her cooking, surely you are worth all the gold in the land!
gardener: Maybe the king would let me expand the garden and he would see my worth 10 fold.
peacock: Perhaps! and perhaps a bigger shed for your tools. Is that your painting I see too?
gardener: My Alice does painting in her spare time. She is brilliant and talented.
peacock: It is so pretty. It seems you are both multi talented
gardener: We love life, I think that allows us to do what we like and it comes out in what we do
Summarize the dialogue | gardener loves Alice and wants to expand the garden. Alice works for the king in the kitchen. |
Manuel: Do you remember the Malaysian plane that went missing a few years ago?
Renato: sure, I do
Renato: it was so mysterious what happened there
Renato: Air Malaysia?
Manuel: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Manuel: I'm wondering if anything has been explained till now
Edoardo: No, I don't think so
Lenny: very strange, Australians were looking for it for a few months
Manuel: exactly, but did they find anything?
Lenny: no, I think they didn't
Lenny: it's widely believed it was the most mysterious case in the history of modern aviation
Manuel: indeed, they just disappeared
Lenny: like a needle in a haystack | A few years ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing. The case remains unexplained. |
person: So do you want to wear a choir robe now and look like an innocent birdy?
crow: I could never pretend. They'd see me out. I'd sing like a canary. I can't hide who I am. I've been involved with murders for most of my life. What are you doing here?
person: Ok lets see how people will take you being around
crow: People are often afraid of me, so are animals. I think I'm just misunderstood. Do you know the hymn, I'll fly away?
person: I hope you can really change, yes I know hymn, you wanna sing right away?
crow: It's my favorite. I fly away a lot, in fact. I think it is time for me to go back to my murder. Caw! Caw! CAAAAW!
Summarize the dialogue | Crow is a murderer. He doesn't want to wear a choir robe and look innocent. He's going back to his murder. |
#Person1#: How about going to dance this evening, Jane? You will find that the night life of this city is very interesting!
#Person2#: Good idea. There is a good nightclub nearby, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, the dance hall is nice with various styles of music.
#Person2#: ( In the club ) Look at those people in the dance floor, they are so crazy.
#Person1#: That's rock and roll with fast tempo.
#Person2#: I like the slow dance. I am good at rumba and waltz.
#Person1#: Take it easy. The time for slow dance is the middle part of the party.
#Person2#: Let's find a quiet seat and sit down for beverage.
#Person1#: OK, follow me.
#Person2#: Listen, it is waltz. I like the elegant step of the old styles.
#Person1#: May I?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: ( When they are dancing ) You dance gracefully! | #Person1# invites Jane to go dancing this evening. Jane likes slow dance so they wait until it is the waltz, and they enjoy themselves in the nightclub. |
horse: Alright... As you wish, master... Hey, what is this? a scroll? are you up to no good?
noble: The scroll comes from a grander noble. He brought it from the king. He could not read it, so he asked that I try to make sense of it.
horse: Is this why we are going for an adventure? Where are we going?
noble: No the scroll I cannot make heads or tails of. If you want to go farther into Anoria, there are more houses and streets and people. We can go through and pick up what we need before we go on the adventure>
horse: You know... I heard some other horses in town talk about an unusual old person that has great wisdom. He usually can be found in the tavern at night time. He might can help us with the scroll.
noble: We could go there as we pass through the town and ask. Hopefully he will be able to read it. It might be a little scary going to a tavern with people that like to get into fights when they drink.
Summarize the dialogue | noble is going to the tavern to ask for help with the scroll. |
owner: Yes, I have come to get seed to sow and help if you know of anyone that would like to work
sailor: I saw some guys looking for work further out on the docks earlier. I am already on a journey myself or I would offer my services.
owner: Where are you heading to sailor?
sailor: I am heading to Teferi's Isle to the North. My crew is in search of a large treasure. We will never stop trying to get booty.
owner: Sounds exciting! Are you always on an adventure that exciting?
sailor: Not usually no. I am usually just moving cargo from city to city.
owner: You sound very busy, though. What cargo do you get?
sailor: We ship errr, crops. Yes, that is the cargo, regular ol' crops!
owner: Crops? Like corn? What else?
sailor: Yes, corn. Just regular corn. That is all we ship. So, what kind of crops do you grow, owner?
Summarize the dialogue | sailor is on a journey to Teferi's Isle to the North. He is usually just moving cargo from city to city. The owner is a farmer and he grows crops. |
Dawn Bowden AM: And on that point actually we did hear from Estyn the point you were making about the staff leaving and there are very small numbers of staff working in that provision There really is not the capacity for them to access professional training Is that your experience ? And if so what can we do about that ?
Sharon Davies: I think it is limited I think it is getting better as Nick mentioned There are networks now there are conferences It is an improving picture but I think it is limited
Dawn Bowden AM: Yes So is there any way that local authorities can encourage specialist teachers and educational psychologists to actually share expertise with independent providers of EOTAS ?
Nick Williams: Yes but again it is a capacity issue because if we take them out of the provision it is difficult for perhaps a supply teacher to come in and manage that class because of the demands So it is not an easy conundrum
Dawn Bowden AM: No But you are saying really take it back to teacher training and start at that point so that every teacher has at least some basic awareness of dealing with education in that setting I understand that
Sharon Davies: Or whether there is an opportunity if somebody wants to lead into that more that there is an opportunity to do it that there is an offer there if they want to specialise more into that area But at the minute there is not that option | Dawn Bowden pointed out that there were a very small number of staff members working in the provision area, and the capacity for them to access professional training was limited. Sharon Davies agreed and added that though the situation had been bettered by the Internet technology, there was still not much opportunity for the ones who desired to specialize in the area. |
#Person1#: How happy you are! Next Monday is your wedding day. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Fred is really a good guy. And he loves you so much.
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm lucky to be his wife.
#Person1#: He's after your own heart, it is important.
#Person2#: So he will make a perfect husband. Make sure you will be here next Monday.
#Person1#: I promise! | #Person1# congratulates on #Person2#'s wedding and compliments Fred, the bridegroom. #Person2# thinks he'll make a perfect husband. |
monkey: I have many family members. They would miss me terribly. If you were to take me, could you bring me here every week so that I could play with them for a few hours a week?
hunter: Look at this picture monkey. It is my family. See my daughter there. How about you come with me and we would make her very happy. I would bring you here every week if you'd like. What can I do to help you understand that I do not want to harm you. I only hunt deer and wild boar.
monkey: I understand and your family looks lovely. I will try this living with humans thing, but if I cannot adapt I want to come home.
hunter: Do you have a special monkey friend or mate perhaps that you want to come with you? We have an extra room in our cottage that we can make up especially for you...to make you comfortable.
monkey: I would have my own room? I have never lived with humans and I would have my own room! I do not know of anyone that would come with they would be too scared
Summarize the dialogue | monkey is afraid to live with humans. He is afraid of hunters. The hunter offers him a place in his family. The monkey accepts the offer. |
#Person1#: You're home late today, David. How was school?
#Person2#: Not bad. There's a new English teacher.
#Person1#: Oh, what's she like?
#Person2#: She is beautiful.
#Person1#: Is she old or young?
#Person2#: She is quite young and her hair is blond.
#Person1#: Is she strict?
#Person2#: Not really. Her eyes are blue.
#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese?
#Person2#: Not much. She is very tall and slim.
#Person1#: David, stop dreaming. It's time to do your homework. | David tells #Person1# about his new English teacher and pays special attention to her beautiful appearance. |
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