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:
M: Ma'am! You forgot your phone. ,F: Oh, thanks. I couldn't live without this little thing. ,M: I know what you mean. It is of great significance to you. So, did you enjoy your dinner?
(A) F: Oh, yes. It's strange. I never forget my phone anywhere. (B) F: Oh, yes, I want to thank you again. The phone is extremely important to me. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Oh, yes. I really enjoy the service with my phone.
answer:
B


question:
F: Hi, Charles. Did you see the football game on TV last night? ,M: Hi, Laura. I wanted to watch it, but I couldn't. ,F: Oh, that's a pity. It was really exciting. Why couldn't you watch it? ,M: Oh, my wife wanted to see a new play.
(A) F: Yeah, the book we read yesterday night was very interesting. (B) F: What's the fun of seeing a new play alone? You should have watched the sports game with me last night. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Oh, I understand. How's the social event you attended last night?
answer:
C


question:
M: I can't sleep, Lisa. I'm gonna call in sick tomorrow. ,F: You should go to see the doctor. This is the third time this week you've stayed up all night. Are you alright? ,M: I'm not sure anymore. I feel fine and I get tired when it gets late. But then I just stay awake. ,F: I'll call doctor Choi at 9:00 to make an appointment. ,M: I'm fine. I'll come to bed. ,F: Please do. You only get a couple hours of sleep at most before you have to wake up for work. ,M: I think I should stay home. ,F: Are you stressed about something? ,M: Yes. It's the new director. She is not a pleasant person to work for. 3 People have quit in the past 2 weeks. Everyone walks around the office scared and silent. ,F: Why didn't you tell me this before? ,M: I didn't want to bother you with it. I can't afford to quit without lining up another job.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Although your director is a nice person, you cannot quit because you haven't found another job. (C) F: You are right. You can't quit your job since you haven't found another job. It is too risky for you. (D) F: I see. You didn't quit your job because your wife advised you to keep it. Besides, you like your new director.
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C