instruction:
In this task you are given a small conversation between two persons and 4 options on how the conversation should continue. Your job is to choose the most reasonable option. The conversation and the options are separated by a newline character. Each dialogue in the conversation are separated by a comma. F and M indicate female and male, respectively.
question:
F: Jack, what is your favorite subject? ,M: My favorite subject? Well, I think I prefer science. Yes, science, I find it very interesting. The science teacher makes the subject very exciting. What about you? ,F: I always do very well in the maths tests. I also like geography. I like learning about people and the places where they live. Are there any subjects that you don't like Jack?
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Your maths is really good, but I'm glad you don't like geography as much as I do. (C) M: Well, to be honest I don't like maths very much, I hope that my maths could be good as yours. (D) M: You really had a good performance in physics, but I'm glad that your performance in maths test is as bad as mine.
answer:
C


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F: Oh, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of ice water on a hot day. ,M: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches. ,F: Really? I've never had that problem. I've been drinking ice water since I was little. ,M: When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my mom give me anything other than warm water. ,F: Even in the summer? ,M: Yes, every once in a while my dad would take me to get some ice cream, but my grandmother was never happy about that. I think it was the sugar that she didn't like.
(A) F: Your grandmother tell you to drink only cold water on hot days? (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Drinking warm water in summer sounds healthy, but I can't do it. (D) F: You only have something other than water in summer, like ice cream.
answer:
C


question:
F: Sorry, Mr Thompson. I didn't expect you to arrive so soon. Just a minute. Your room will be ready soon. ,M: That's OK. Just find a desk for me. You see, I have to sit down and finish my papers by noon.
(A) F: I am waiting foryour arrival. (B) F: I am cleaning the room for you. (C) F: Before cleaning the room for you, I will help you find a desk. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
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B