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[ "Patient: Aaaagh!", "Dentist: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?", "Patient: You are going to touch me.", "Dentist: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.", "Patient: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.", "Dentist: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now." ]
As soon as he has got the injection,______.
[ "his gum will freeze and he'll fall asleep", "his gum will freeze and he could feel no pain", "he will fall asleep and be robbed" ]
his gum will freeze and he could feel no pain
601
15-100
[ "Patient: Aaaagh!", "Dentist: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?", "Patient: You are going to touch me.", "Dentist: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.", "Patient: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.", "Dentist: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now." ]
The dentist is going to ______.
[ "freeze the area", "make him fall asleep", "pull out his tooth" ]
pull out his tooth
602
16-58
[ "M: Did Mary repair the car herself?", "W: No, She had it repaired because she thought it was too dirty to do that." ]
Was the car repaired?
[ "Yes, Mary repaired it.", "No, because it was too broken.", "Yes, someone else repaired it." ]
Yes, someone else repaired it.
603
13-205
[ "M: Ann, do you and your husband plan to have many children?", "W: Only two. It's expensive to have a big family now." ]
What do we know about the woman?
[ "She has already had two children.", "She does not want to have any children.", "She does not want to have a big family." ]
She does not want to have a big family.
604
14-218
[ "W: My room is in 123. Am I right?", "M: No, ma'am. It's Room 132." ]
Where does the woman live?
[ "Room 123.", "Room 132.", "Room 321." ]
Room 132.
605
4-1479
[ "M: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?", "W: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.", "M: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?", "W: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.", "M: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.", "W: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking.", "M: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much?", "W: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate." ]
What is the woman?
[ "A student.", "A teacher.", "A tourist." ]
A student.
606
4-1479
[ "M: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?", "W: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.", "M: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?", "W: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.", "M: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.", "W: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking.", "M: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much?", "W: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate." ]
Which will the woman focus on?
[ "Reading.", "Speaking.", "Writing." ]
Speaking.
607
4-1479
[ "M: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?", "W: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.", "M: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?", "W: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.", "M: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.", "W: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking.", "M: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much?", "W: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate." ]
What is the woman like?
[ "Hardworking.", "Humorous.", "Helpless." ]
Hardworking.
608
12-462
[ "M: Hello,This is John. Can I speak to Susan?", "W: Well,wait a minute, I'll find her for you." ]
What will the woman do?
[ "She will help the man to find Susan.", "She will not help the man.", "She will telephone Susan" ]
She will help the man to find Susan.
609
2-125
[ "M: Did you finish typing that report?", "W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.", "M: But it must be a long report, I guess.", "W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.", "M: By the way, what time did you go home?", "W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home at ten.", "M: What did have for dinner?", "W: I sent out for a sandwich and ate at my desk." ]
What was the woman doing before she went home?
[ "Typing a report.", "Rewriting a report.", "Reviewing a report." ]
Typing a report.
610
2-125
[ "M: Did you finish typing that report?", "W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.", "M: But it must be a long report, I guess.", "W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.", "M: By the way, what time did you go home?", "W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home at ten.", "M: What did have for dinner?", "W: I sent out for a sandwich and ate at my desk." ]
Where did the woman have her dinner?
[ "In a restaurant.", "In her office.", "At home." ]
In her office.
611
4-706
[ "M: So, how was it?", "W: I'm not sure.", "M: What do you mean?", "W: Well, I didn't see most of it. Whenever the monster appeared, I closed my eyes. Are you going to see it?", "M: Oh, I don't think so. I don't like scary movies." ]
What do you know about the speakers?
[ "The woman likes scary films very much.", "The man is going to see the film.", "Neither of them cares much for scary films." ]
Neither of them cares much for scary films.
612
4-513
[ "W: Look! The room is full of smoke. I can hardly breathe.", "M: I agree. Smoking should not be permitted here in this room.", "W: That's right. Nowadays, people who smoke seldom think of others." ]
What are they talking a bout?
[ "Their new room.", "Smoking.", "Their school." ]
Smoking.
613
13-30
[ "F: Are you going to Shanghai today?", "M: Yes. My mother is waiting for me there." ]
What can we know from the dialogue?
[ "The woman is busy.", "The mother is working.", "The mother is in Shanghai." ]
The mother is in Shanghai.
614
10-91
[ "M: Are you having much trouble with the course?", "F: Not really. The only thing I haven't understood so far is the reading we had last night." ]
How is the woman doing in the course?
[ "She hasn't been doing much of the reading.", "She understood the reading last night.", "She isn't having much trouble." ]
She isn't having much trouble.
615
5-820
[ "W: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!", "M: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy." ]
What do we learn from the conversation?
[ "The man was the only survivor of an air crash.", "The man has always been very lucky in accidents.", "A few passengers came back home safe and sound." ]
The man was the only survivor of an air crash.
616
1-30
[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]
What does the boy want to do at the beginning of the conversation?
[ "go play outside", "watch TV", "play video games" ]
go play outside
617
1-30
[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]
What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house?
[ "clean the garage", "vacuum the floors", "wash the walls" ]
clean the garage
618
1-30
[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]
What does the boy have to do in his bedroom?
[ "put away his books", "make his bed", "pick up his dirty clothes" ]
make his bed
619
1-30
[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]
What is the father going to do while the boy is doing his household chores?
[ "wash the car", "paint the house", "work in the yard" ]
work in the yard
620
1-30
[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]
Where will the father and son go after the housework is done?
[ "to a movie", "out to eat", "to a ball game" ]
out to eat
621
3-144
[ "M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.", "W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.", "M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.", "W: Do all parents send their children to state schools?", "M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money." ]
According to the text, how many years do the Chinese children have to study at school?
[ "Nine years.", "Six years.", "Three years." ]
Nine years.
622
3-144
[ "M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.", "W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.", "M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.", "W: Do all parents send their children to state schools?", "M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money." ]
In China, how much do all the children going to the primary and junior school have to pay?
[ "Partly of the fees.", "All the fees.", "Nothing." ]
Partly of the fees.
623
3-144
[ "M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.", "W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.", "M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.", "W: Do all parents send their children to state schools?", "M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money." ]
Why some people sent their children to private schools?
[ "Because they think state schools too crowded.", "Because they have enough money.", "Because they only have faith in these schools." ]
Because they have enough money.
624
12-17
[ "F: Have you lived here before you went to work?", "M: Yes, I have lived here since I was born. I have lived here for thirty years." ]
How old is the man?
[ "He is twenty years old.", "He is thirty years old.", "He is forty years old." ]
He is thirty years old.
625
4-1197
[ "W: Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?", "M: Yes. One of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.", "W: The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.", "M: When can I go back to school?", "W: You can go back in 4 days, but you'll need to avoid sports for a month." ]
How did Jim get hue?
[ "He was kicked by a boy.", "He was hit by a football.", "He fell down on the ground." ]
He was kicked by a boy.
626
4-1197
[ "W: Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?", "M: Yes. One of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.", "W: The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.", "M: When can I go back to school?", "W: You can go back in 4 days, but you'll need to avoid sports for a month." ]
When can Jim play sports again?
[ "In 48 hours.", "In 4 days.", "In a month." ]
In a month.
627
4-1299
[ "M: Jessica, could you forward this e-mail to all the club members?", "W: Sorry. The computer broke down this morning. I'll do it for you as soon as I have it fixed." ]
What is the woman going to do first?
[ "Send the e-mail.", "Fix the computer.", "Go to the club." ]
Fix the computer.
628
16-82
[ "M: Do you think Kari took your earrings?", "M: Yes, but I think it was a mistake. She'd never have taken them on purpose. She's just absent-minded." ]
What does the woman mean about Kari?
[ "She is a thief.", "She is stupid.", "She is honest but capable of making a mistake." ]
She is honest but capable of making a mistake.
629
12-63
[ "W: What day is it today, Tom?", "M: It's Friday, October the 13th. Tomorrow is my mother's birthday." ]
When is his mother's birthday?
[ "October 14th.", "October 12th.", "October 13th." ]
October 14th.
630
4-1149
[ "W: I've been thinking about how I could teach my children to be more loving.", "M: It sounds like a job for you and your husband. How about if I give you some vacation time? You could take a family trip and talk more with your kids." ]
What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
[ "Husband and wife.", "Father and daughter.", "Employer and employee." ]
Employer and employee.
631
4-1330
[ "M: How long will we stay at the cam?", "W: We'll stay there for one night. That is, we will leave the camp on August 7th." ]
When will the speakers arrive at the camp?
[ "On August 5th.", "On August 6th.", "On August 7th." ]
On August 6th.
632
12-392
[ "F: Excuse me, where's the manager's office, please?", "M: Upstairs on the second floor, third door on the right." ]
Where's the manager's office?
[ "The first floor", "The second floor", "The third door" ]
The second floor
633
4-1093
[ "W: What are you doing after class today?", "M: Nothing special.", "W: Do you want to come with me to get some ice cream?", "M: I'd love to, but I'm actually on a diet. I'm going to the gym this afternoon." ]
What does the woman invite the man to do?
[ "Start a new diet.", "Get something to eat.", "Go to the gym with her." ]
Get something to eat.
634
5-283
[ "W: Take a seat, Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position you think most appeals to you?", "M: Well, as for me, I prefer to take the post of sales manager if you think I'm qualified." ]
What's the man's purpose in meeting the woman?
[ "To find out her position in the company.", "To apply for a job.", "To offer her a position in the company." ]
To apply for a job.
635
14-159
[ "M: Good afternoon. This is Dick Williams at World Travel Agency. Can I speak to Mr Smith?", "W: No. He's out for lunch." ]
Where is Mr Smith now?
[ "At his office.", "At lunch.", "At the travel agency." ]
At lunch.
636
5-654
[ "W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.", "M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me." ]
What can we conclude from the man's reply?
[ "He wants to have more sleep.", "He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.", "Women need more sleep than men." ]
He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.
637
1-1
[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]
What is the name of the actress?
[ "Sarah Reynolds", "Sarah Rogers", "Sarah Roberts" ]
Sarah Roberts
638
1-1
[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]
Where is she from?
[ "She is from Miami.", "She was born in New York.", "She comes from Los Angeles." ]
She is from Miami.
639
1-1
[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]
Where did she work part-time while she was going to school?
[ "at a restaurant", "at a movie theater", "at a supermarket" ]
at a movie theater
640
1-1
[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]
How old is the actress?
[ "20", "22", "24" ]
20
641
1-1
[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]
What is the woman's hobby?
[ "shopping", "cooking", "reading" ]
shopping
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5-170
[ "W: What is the home assignment from Professor Smith? I missed the class this morning.", "M: Finish reading Chapter 5 and 6, and write an essay based on chapter 3 and 4. Remember, it's your turn to give presentation next Monday." ]
What will the woman do in addition to the home assignment for the whole class?
[ "Read four chapters.", "Write an article.", "Speak before the class." ]
Write an article.
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5-928
[ "M: Did you like the film?", "W: Not particularly. I was rather disappointed. I'd expected it to be much more exciting." ]
What can we learn from this conversation
[ "On the whole, she like the film.", "She didn't see the film.", "The film won't as good as she'd expected." ]
The film won't as good as she'd expected.
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12-109
[ "F: What are you going to do, Tom?", "M: I'll go and get my bike back from Bob." ]
Who borrowed the bike?
[ "Tom.", "Bob.", "The woman." ]
Bob.
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4-981
[ "M: Hi, Ann. Are you still working here?", "W: Oh, hi, Jack. Yes, I'm still working part-time in a company, as much as I can. The trouble is that I'm so busy with my classes that I don't have enough time for my work.", "M: Do you have a lot to do?", "W: Well, not too much at the moment.", "M: Are you going to go on working in that company?", "W: I hope so. I really like my work, and next term, I will have more time.", "M: Sounds good. Hope I'll see you around here more often.", "W: OK. I hope to see yon too. Bye for now." ]
What is the trouble with Ann?
[ "She cannot find a good part-time job.", "She hasn't enough time for work.", "She has no money now." ]
She hasn't enough time for work.
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4-981
[ "M: Hi, Ann. Are you still working here?", "W: Oh, hi, Jack. Yes, I'm still working part-time in a company, as much as I can. The trouble is that I'm so busy with my classes that I don't have enough time for my work.", "M: Do you have a lot to do?", "W: Well, not too much at the moment.", "M: Are you going to go on working in that company?", "W: I hope so. I really like my work, and next term, I will have more time.", "M: Sounds good. Hope I'll see you around here more often.", "W: OK. I hope to see yon too. Bye for now." ]
What does the woman hope to do next term?
[ "Concentrate on her studies.", "Continue to work in the company.", "Change a job." ]
Continue to work in the company.
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4-981
[ "M: Hi, Ann. Are you still working here?", "W: Oh, hi, Jack. Yes, I'm still working part-time in a company, as much as I can. The trouble is that I'm so busy with my classes that I don't have enough time for my work.", "M: Do you have a lot to do?", "W: Well, not too much at the moment.", "M: Are you going to go on working in that company?", "W: I hope so. I really like my work, and next term, I will have more time.", "M: Sounds good. Hope I'll see you around here more often.", "W: OK. I hope to see yon too. Bye for now." ]
What's the relationship between the speakers?
[ "Friends.", "Boss and employee.", "Teacher and student." ]
Friends.
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4-1307
[ "M: Did you ever win anything?", "W: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence \"School is...\"", "M: Right.", "W: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, I said \"School is the key to a new and better world.\"", "M: So how old were you then?", "W: It was ten years ago, and I was eleven.", "M: Oh, right. So what did you win then?", "W: I won a 20-dollar gift certificate to Hathaway House Bookshop, and I spent the whole summer there because twenty dollars were quite a lot then. I still have the books that I bought there.", "M: Lucky you." ]
In what competition did the woman come first?
[ "A drawing competition.", "A design competition.", "A speech competition." ]
A design competition.
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4-1307
[ "M: Did you ever win anything?", "W: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence \"School is...\"", "M: Right.", "W: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, I said \"School is the key to a new and better world.\"", "M: So how old were you then?", "W: It was ten years ago, and I was eleven.", "M: Oh, right. So what did you win then?", "W: I won a 20-dollar gift certificate to Hathaway House Bookshop, and I spent the whole summer there because twenty dollars were quite a lot then. I still have the books that I bought there.", "M: Lucky you." ]
How old was the woman then?
[ "11.", "10.", "7." ]
11.
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4-1307
[ "M: Did you ever win anything?", "W: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence \"School is...\"", "M: Right.", "W: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, I said \"School is the key to a new and better world.\"", "M: So how old were you then?", "W: It was ten years ago, and I was eleven.", "M: Oh, right. So what did you win then?", "W: I won a 20-dollar gift certificate to Hathaway House Bookshop, and I spent the whole summer there because twenty dollars were quite a lot then. I still have the books that I bought there.", "M: Lucky you." ]
What prize did the woman win in the competition?
[ "20 dollars.", "Some books.", "A gift certificate." ]
A gift certificate.
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2-82
[ "W: What do you think of the film?", "M: I like it. I think it is great.", "W: I like it too. Do you like the acting?", "M: Yes. It is excellent. Do you?", "W: Not really. It is disappointing." ]
What does the woman think of the acting?
[ "Excellent.", "Just so-so.", "Very bad." ]
Very bad.
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4-388
[ "M: Where are you going?", "W: To the airport. I need to be there by 2:30.", "M: Oh, it's a long way from here.", "W: I'm glad you stopped. I'd been standing here for a long time." ]
Who probably is the man?
[ "An airport clerk.", "A pilot.", "A taxi driver." ]
A taxi driver.
653
12-508
[ "M: Have you seen my pen, Mary?", "F: It's in your hand!" ]
What is the man looking for?
[ "His hand", "His pen", "His glasses" ]
His pen
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4-1512
[ "M: Hi, Amy.", "W: Hi.", "M: You look great! Have you been on vacation?", "W: Yeah, I have. I was on the West Coast.", "M: Nice! How was it?", "W: Great. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from work.", "M: Where did you go?", "W: Los Angeles and San Francisco.", "M: How did you like Los Angeles?", "W: Well, it is cleaner than I thought it would be, and there are a lot of trees, so I like it better than I thought I would. But it's huge! It's really hard to get around. The bus service is terrible, and you know, I don't like taking the underground. We had to rent a car.", "M: And was the weather good?", "W: Oh, yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angeles.", "M: What about San Francisco?", "W: The weather? It was cooler than LA, but it wasn't uncomfortable.", "M: Cool in San Francisco? That's surprising.", "W: Yeah, it surprised me a bit, too. And it was a problem because we didn't take any sweaters or anything like that, but 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 magical old Victorian houses.", "M: So, you like it better than Los Angeles?", "W: Absolutely! And there's much more that you can see and do on foot! It's smaller than Los Angeles, so it's much easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars, and of course, minibuses, too." ]
What did the woman think of her trip to the West Coast?
[ "It was wonderful.", "It was terrible.", "It wasn't mentioned." ]
It was wonderful.
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4-1512
[ "M: Hi, Amy.", "W: Hi.", "M: You look great! Have you been on vacation?", "W: Yeah, I have. I was on the West Coast.", "M: Nice! How was it?", "W: Great. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from work.", "M: Where did you go?", "W: Los Angeles and San Francisco.", "M: How did you like Los Angeles?", "W: Well, it is cleaner than I thought it would be, and there are a lot of trees, so I like it better than I thought I would. But it's huge! It's really hard to get around. The bus service is terrible, and you know, I don't like taking the underground. We had to rent a car.", "M: And was the weather good?", "W: Oh, yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angeles.", "M: What about San Francisco?", "W: The weather? It was cooler than LA, but it wasn't uncomfortable.", "M: Cool in San Francisco? That's surprising.", "W: Yeah, it surprised me a bit, too. And it was a problem because we didn't take any sweaters or anything like that, but 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 magical old Victorian houses.", "M: So, you like it better than Los Angeles?", "W: Absolutely! And there's much more that you can see and do on foot! It's smaller than Los Angeles, so it's much easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars, and of course, minibuses, too." ]
What is the weather like in San Francisco according to the woman?
[ "Warm and rainy.", "Cool but comfortable.", "Nice and windy." ]
Cool but comfortable.
656
4-1512
[ "M: Hi, Amy.", "W: Hi.", "M: You look great! Have you been on vacation?", "W: Yeah, I have. I was on the West Coast.", "M: Nice! How was it?", "W: Great. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from work.", "M: Where did you go?", "W: Los Angeles and San Francisco.", "M: How did you like Los Angeles?", "W: Well, it is cleaner than I thought it would be, and there are a lot of trees, so I like it better than I thought I would. But it's huge! It's really hard to get around. The bus service is terrible, and you know, I don't like taking the underground. We had to rent a car.", "M: And was the weather good?", "W: Oh, yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angeles.", "M: What about San Francisco?", "W: The weather? It was cooler than LA, but it wasn't uncomfortable.", "M: Cool in San Francisco? That's surprising.", "W: Yeah, it surprised me a bit, too. And it was a problem because we didn't take any sweaters or anything like that, but 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 magical old Victorian houses.", "M: So, you like it better than Los Angeles?", "W: Absolutely! And there's much more that you can see and do on foot! It's smaller than Los Angeles, so it's much easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars, and of course, minibuses, too." ]
Why is it easy to get around in San Francisco?
[ "Because it is smaller than Los Angeles and the transportation is good.", "Because it has an underground system while Los Angeles doesn't.", "Because it has a small population and a small number of buildings." ]
Because it is smaller than Los Angeles and the transportation is good.
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21-119
[ "W: Can I help you,Sir?", "M: Yes,call you show me the way to Gate 9 for Flight 911 to Hong Kong? I'm quite confused here." ]
Which Flight will the man take?
[ "Flight 811.", "Flight 911.", "Flight 711." ]
Flight 911.
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21-234
[ "M: Excuse me, Miss, what time is Flight 298 for Beijing due to depart?", "W: It leaves at 9:30, but you must check in one hour ahead of departure." ]
At what time must the passenger arrive at the airport for Flight 298?
[ "9:30.", "10:30.", "8:30." ]
8:30.
659
1-7
[ "Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.", "James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.", "Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?", "James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?", "Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.", "James: And what time does it start?", "Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.", "James: And how much does it cost?", "Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.", "James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?", "Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.", "James: And who is organizing the event?", "Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?", "James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?", "Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?", "James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.", "Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?", "James: Are you sure?", "Amanda: Yeah.", "James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts to ask you out.", "Amanda: Well, here's your chance.", "James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?", "Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.", "James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?", "Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.", "James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.", "Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun." ]
What is the woman's name?
[ "Her name is Ashley.", "The woman's name is Amber.", "It's Amanda." ]
It's Amanda.
660
1-7
[ "Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.", "James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.", "Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?", "James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?", "Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.", "James: And what time does it start?", "Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.", "James: And how much does it cost?", "Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.", "James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?", "Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.", "James: And who is organizing the event?", "Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?", "James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?", "Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?", "James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.", "Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?", "James: Are you sure?", "Amanda: Yeah.", "James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts to ask you out.", "Amanda: Well, here's your chance.", "James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?", "Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.", "James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?", "Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.", "James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.", "Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun." ]
Where is the reunion going to be held?
[ "Mountain Country Club", "Meadow Country Club", "Mesa Country Club" ]
Mountain Country Club
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1-7
[ "Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.", "James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.", "Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?", "James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?", "Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.", "James: And what time does it start?", "Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.", "James: And how much does it cost?", "Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.", "James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?", "Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.", "James: And who is organizing the event?", "Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?", "James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?", "Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?", "James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.", "Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?", "James: Are you sure?", "Amanda: Yeah.", "James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts to ask you out.", "Amanda: Well, here's your chance.", "James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?", "Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.", "James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?", "Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.", "James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.", "Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun." ]
The reunion starts at ________.
[ "6:00", "6:15", "6:30" ]
6:00
662
1-7
[ "Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.", "James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.", "Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?", "James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?", "Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.", "James: And what time does it start?", "Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.", "James: And how much does it cost?", "Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.", "James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?", "Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.", "James: And who is organizing the event?", "Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?", "James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?", "Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?", "James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.", "Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?", "James: Are you sure?", "Amanda: Yeah.", "James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts to ask you out.", "Amanda: Well, here's your chance.", "James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?", "Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.", "James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?", "Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.", "James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.", "Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun." ]
How much do two tickets cost for the reunion?
[ "They cost $20.", "The price is $30.", "The total comes to $40." ]
The total comes to $40.
663
1-7
[ "Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.", "James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.", "Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?", "James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?", "Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.", "James: And what time does it start?", "Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.", "James: And how much does it cost?", "Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.", "James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?", "Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.", "James: And who is organizing the event?", "Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?", "James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?", "Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?", "James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.", "Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?", "James: Are you sure?", "Amanda: Yeah.", "James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts to ask you out.", "Amanda: Well, here's your chance.", "James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?", "Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.", "James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?", "Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.", "James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.", "Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun." ]
Why does James feel uncomfortable about attending the reunion?
[ "James wasn't very good on the football team, and people remember this.", "James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.", "James doesn't know how to dance very well, and he is embarrassed about this." ]
James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.
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5-22
[ "M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?", "W: Yes, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didn't come through." ]
What was the woman probably trying to do?
[ "Play a tape recorder.", "Take a picture.", "Repair a typewriter." ]
Play a tape recorder.
665
11-64
[ "M: It starts at 7:00. I'll pick you up around 6:30.", "F: Better make it a little earlier, there's always a long line." ]
When does the woman probably want the man to pick her up?
[ "6:15.", "6:30.", "7:00." ]
6:15.
666
14-267
[ "M: Mum,I feel like going out for a walk.", "W: Go ahead, please. But remember to be back before nine." ]
What would the boy like to do?
[ "He is going out to work.", "He wants to go for a walk.", "He would like to find a job." ]
He wants to go for a walk.
667
12-321
[ "M: What do you do for a living?", "F: I'm a news reporter." ]
What does the woman do for a living?
[ "Works as a writer", "Works as a sporter", "Works as a reporter" ]
Works as a reporter
668
4-742
[ "M: You'd better take your coat with you. It looks like it's going to snow.", "W: You may be right. Thank you for mentioning this." ]
How is the weather now?
[ "It's snowing.", "It's raining.", "It's clear." ]
It's clear.
669
21-291
[ "W: Oh, dear,I wonder where I left my hand hag!", "M: Maybe you didn't bring the bag. Most probably it's still lying on the desk in your office." ]
What happened to the woman?
[ "She couldn't find her handbag.", "She was telling a lie.", "She was still in the office." ]
She couldn't find her handbag.
670
11-186
[ "F: Are you busy on Sunday night, John?", "M: Oh, I haven't got any plans yet." ]
Will the man have time on Sunday night?
[ "Yes, he has.", "No, he hasn't.", "he doesn't say." ]
Yes, he has.
671
7-181
[ "W: Look! Is that Tom over there, the boy reading a book?", "M: That can't be Tom. That must be his brother Jim.", "W: Why?", "M: Because Tom flew to Beijing just last night. He couldn't have returned yet." ]
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
[ "When Jim will return.", "When Tom flew to Beijing.", "Who is reading a book there." ]
Who is reading a book there.
672
21-118
[ "M: The food in this restaurant is horrible if only we'd gone to the school dining hall.", "W: But the food isn't everything. Is't it nice just to get away from all the noise?" ]
What can we learn from the conversation?
[ "It's quiet in the restaurant.", "The price is high in the restaurant.", "The restaurant serves good food." ]
It's quiet in the restaurant.
673
12-560
[ "M: What do you often do in your free time?", "W: I enjoy flying kites in spring, swimming in summer and skating in winter. What about you?", "M: I enjoy playing basketball when I'm free." ]
What does the girl enjoy doing in her free time in spring?
[ "Flying kites.", "Swimming.", "Skating." ]
Flying kites.
674
10-85
[ "W: The rain is going to continue till tomorrow. I wanted to take you to see the park, but it's too wet for that, and it's obvious we can't walk around to visit the sights that you suggested, Jack. Too bad!", "M: Yes, it's a shame." ]
The man's purpose in visiting was to ________.
[ "take a course", "see the city", "go to the park" ]
see the city
675
7-99
[ "M: What made you so upset?", "W: My neighbor gave me her word that she would keep her cat off my grass, but she hasn't.", "M: That's too bad." ]
Why is the woman unhappy?
[ "Her neighbor keeps a cat.", "Her neighbor walks on her grass.", "Her neighbor doesn't keep her word." ]
Her neighbor doesn't keep her word.
676
14-347
[ "M: Excuse me, how much does an ice cream cost?", "W: Two yuan. And how many do you want?", "M: Two, please.", "W: Anything else you want to buy?", "M: Oh, yes, I still want some bread. A piece of bread, please.", "W: Here you are. 1.5 yuan a piece.", "M: By the way, do you have any fruit here, such as apples or oranges?", "W: I'm sorry we haven't got any.", "M: All right. Here's the money for you.", "W: Thank you." ]
Where does the dialog take place?
[ "At home.", "At a hotel.", "In a store." ]
In a store.
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14-347
[ "M: Excuse me, how much does an ice cream cost?", "W: Two yuan. And how many do you want?", "M: Two, please.", "W: Anything else you want to buy?", "M: Oh, yes, I still want some bread. A piece of bread, please.", "W: Here you are. 1.5 yuan a piece.", "M: By the way, do you have any fruit here, such as apples or oranges?", "W: I'm sorry we haven't got any.", "M: All right. Here's the money for you.", "W: Thank you." ]
What does the man buy at last?
[ "Some fruit and bread.", "Some ice creams and bread.", "Some apples and oranges." ]
Some ice creams and bread.
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[ "M: Excuse me, how much does an ice cream cost?", "W: Two yuan. And how many do you want?", "M: Two, please.", "W: Anything else you want to buy?", "M: Oh, yes, I still want some bread. A piece of bread, please.", "W: Here you are. 1.5 yuan a piece.", "M: By the way, do you have any fruit here, such as apples or oranges?", "W: I'm sorry we haven't got any.", "M: All right. Here's the money for you.", "W: Thank you." ]
How much should the man pay in total?
[ "1.5 yuan.", "2 yuan", "5.5 yuan" ]
5.5 yuan
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[ "M: I like to smoke when I am nervous, but let's meet at seven.", "F: OK, see you later." ]
When will they meet each other?
[ "At seven.", "At half past seven.", "We don't know." ]
At seven.
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[ "W: I'm feeling bored with being sick in bed. What if I didn't have those magazines to read?", "M: Well, if it helps, I'll run to the store to get you some new ones.", "W: Thanks a lot, Bill." ]
What will the man probably do?
[ "Buy the woman some magazines.", "Help the woman find a new doctor.", "Read the woman some magazine articles." ]
Buy the woman some magazines.
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[ "W: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music?", "M: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths.", "W: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're interested. Why? Are you thinking about doing it?", "M: Well, I'm not sure. What are the requirements?", "W: Well, for a start, it's distance learning - you don't actually have to be at the university to do it.", "M: I'm more worried about the actual musical things. Like, I don't know how to read music.", "W: That doesn't matter. You'll learn as you go along. What about computer skills? You're OK there?", "M: Yes, of course. Does that matter?", "W: Yes, I'd say they're necessary. Like I said, it's all distance learning, so it's computer-based." ]
What does the woman major in?
[ "Music.", "Maths.", "Computer." ]
Maths.
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[ "W: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music?", "M: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths.", "W: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're interested. Why? Are you thinking about doing it?", "M: Well, I'm not sure. What are the requirements?", "W: Well, for a start, it's distance learning - you don't actually have to be at the university to do it.", "M: I'm more worried about the actual musical things. Like, I don't know how to read music.", "W: That doesn't matter. You'll learn as you go along. What about computer skills? You're OK there?", "M: Yes, of course. Does that matter?", "W: Yes, I'd say they're necessary. Like I said, it's all distance learning, so it's computer-based." ]
What is the man worried about?
[ "Distance learning.", "Maths problems.", "Musical knowledge." ]
Musical knowledge.
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[ "W: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music?", "M: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths.", "W: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're interested. Why? Are you thinking about doing it?", "M: Well, I'm not sure. What are the requirements?", "W: Well, for a start, it's distance learning - you don't actually have to be at the university to do it.", "M: I'm more worried about the actual musical things. Like, I don't know how to read music.", "W: That doesn't matter. You'll learn as you go along. What about computer skills? You're OK there?", "M: Yes, of course. Does that matter?", "W: Yes, I'd say they're necessary. Like I said, it's all distance learning, so it's computer-based." ]
What is necessary for the optional course?
[ "Reading music.", "Computer skills.", "Attendance." ]
Computer skills.
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[ "M: Can I leave now?", "W: Sure, Jim. But remember to pay more attention to your work, or you won't pass the final exams." ]
What does Jim do?
[ "A teacher.", "An officer.", "A student." ]
A student.
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[ "M: The people in this town are not easy to make friends with.", "F: I'm afraid I don't quite agree with you." ]
What the woman think of the people in the town?
[ "Friendly.", "Warm-hearted.", "Easy-going." ]
Easy-going.
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[ "W: Hello, Patrick, is that you?", "M: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?", "W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.", "M: That was hard work!", "W: I'm sure it was. It sure looked difficult.", "M: Yeah, I'm glad it's finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.", "W: Well, I don't think you're quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.", "M: Listen Jane, I don't see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you've never complained about that before.", "W: Well, it's easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.", "M: Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself Jane.", "W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.", "M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won't take you any time to get the branches out front!", "W: Get the branches off my property or I'll have to sue you.", "M: Yeah? For what?! You're taking those law classes too seriously! I've gotta go, I have to pick up my son.", "W: You'll be hearing from me.", "M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane." ]
What did the man do yesterday?
[ "He picked up some apples in his yard.", "He cut some branches off the apple tree.", "He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence." ]
He cut some branches off the apple tree.
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[ "W: Hello, Patrick, is that you?", "M: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?", "W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.", "M: That was hard work!", "W: I'm sure it was. It sure looked difficult.", "M: Yeah, I'm glad it's finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.", "W: Well, I don't think you're quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.", "M: Listen Jane, I don't see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you've never complained about that before.", "W: Well, it's easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.", "M: Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself Jane.", "W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.", "M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won't take you any time to get the branches out front!", "W: Get the branches off my property or I'll have to sue you.", "M: Yeah? For what?! You're taking those law classes too seriously! I've gotta go, I have to pick up my son.", "W: You'll be hearing from me.", "M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane." ]
What did the woman ask the man to do?
[ "Remove the branches from her yard.", "Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.", "Take the garbage to the curb for her." ]
Remove the branches from her yard.
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[ "W: Hello, Patrick, is that you?", "M: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?", "W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.", "M: That was hard work!", "W: I'm sure it was. It sure looked difficult.", "M: Yeah, I'm glad it's finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.", "W: Well, I don't think you're quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.", "M: Listen Jane, I don't see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you've never complained about that before.", "W: Well, it's easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.", "M: Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself Jane.", "W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.", "M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won't take you any time to get the branches out front!", "W: Get the branches off my property or I'll have to sue you.", "M: Yeah? For what?! You're taking those law classes too seriously! I've gotta go, I have to pick up my son.", "W: You'll be hearing from me.", "M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane." ]
What did the woman threaten to do?
[ "File a lawsuit against the man.", "Ask the man for compensation.", "Have the man's apple tree cut down." ]
File a lawsuit against the man.
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[ "W: Hello, Patrick, is that you?", "M: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?", "W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.", "M: That was hard work!", "W: I'm sure it was. It sure looked difficult.", "M: Yeah, I'm glad it's finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.", "W: Well, I don't think you're quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.", "M: Listen Jane, I don't see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you've never complained about that before.", "W: Well, it's easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.", "M: Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself Jane.", "W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.", "M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won't take you any time to get the branches out front!", "W: Get the branches off my property or I'll have to sue you.", "M: Yeah? For what?! You're taking those law classes too seriously! I've gotta go, I have to pick up my son.", "W: You'll be hearing from me.", "M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane." ]
What was the man's reaction to the woman's threat?
[ "He was ready to make a concession.", "He was not intimidated.", "He was not prepared to go to court." ]
He was not prepared to go to court.
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[ "M: What day is today?", "W: It is Wednesday." ]
What day was it yesterday?
[ "Sunday.", "Tuesday.", "Monday." ]
Tuesday.
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[ "M: Here is your room key and the checkout time is 12 noon.", "W: Thank you for reminding me." ]
What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
[ "Receptionist and guest.", "Salesperson and customer.", "Doctor and patient." ]
Receptionist and guest.
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[ "M: Jean really lost her temper in Dr. Brown's class this morning.", "W: Oh? Did she? But I think her frankness is really something to be appreciated." ]
What does the woman mean?
[ "She admires Jean's straightforwardness.", "She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise.", "She will talk to Jean about what happened." ]
She admires Jean's straightforwardness.
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[ "M: I don't know whether to ask Joe or Cora to draw the posters.", "W: What difference does it make? They're both excellent artists." ]
What does the woman imply about Joe and Core?
[ "They are equally competent for the job.", "They both graduated from art schools.", "They majored in different areas of art." ]
They are equally competent for the job.
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[ "W: Why so early?", "M: Early? It's 3 o'clock now. School starts at 8:45 in the morning and ends at 3 in the afternoon.", "W: In my country, we go to school from 8 a. m. until 5 p. m.", "M: Gosh!" ]
What can we learn from the conversation?
[ "They are both neighbors.", "They are both classmates.", "They are not from the same country." ]
They are not from the same country.
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[ "W: I often mistake Jim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?", "M: No. They look so much alike that even their mother didn't know who was who sometimes when they were young." ]
What is the relationship between Jim and Bob?
[ "Classmates.", "Close friends.", "Twin brothers." ]
Twin brothers.
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[ "M: When does the Swedish woman in Room 17 want to be called?", "W: She's to be called at seven." ]
Where does this conversation probably take place?
[ "In a train compartment.", "At a hotel.", "In a dorm." ]
At a hotel.
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[ "M: It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.", "W: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.", "M: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift?", "W: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen?", "M: That sounds good. But I think it's better to buy her a box of chocolates.", "W: Julia doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that?", "M: You're right. Er... I know. We can give her a record, for she loves music very much.", "W: That's great. Let's go to the music shop now." ]
When is Julia's birthday?
[ "The next day.", "The day after next.", "The day they had the talk." ]
The day after next.
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[ "M: It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.", "W: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.", "M: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift?", "W: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen?", "M: That sounds good. But I think it's better to buy her a box of chocolates.", "W: Julia doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that?", "M: You're right. Er... I know. We can give her a record, for she loves music very much.", "W: That's great. Let's go to the music shop now." ]
What will the man and the woman buy for Julia?
[ "A record.", "A new pen.", "A box of chocolates." ]
A record.
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[ "W: We suppose to meet John here at the railway station.", "M: That's like looking for a needle in a haystack." ]
What does the man imply?
[ "John has lost something at the railway station.", "There are several railway stations in the city.", "It will be very difficult for them to find John." ]
It will be very difficult for them to find John.