niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: I can't hear a thing over the music. We can't even talk. Let's go somewhere else for dinner. ,F: But, Dennis, the food will be here any minute. Why don't we just ask the waiter to turn down the music?
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: The music is so loud. I couldn't bear it any more. (C) M: The food tastes so bad. Ew! (D) M: The music is loud and the food is terrible. How can such a restaurant like this survive?
Output: B
M: Look at all these people standing out in the cold. They've been here all night. ,F: They're going to buy all the new iPhones this morning. We won't even find one in the stores in one day, I'll bet.
(A) M: They've been waiting in the cold all morning. (B) M: They've been waiting in the dark all night. (C) M: They've been waiting in the cold all night. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: Can you help me clean this weekend? The kids' toys are all over the place and the grass needs cutting in the yard. ,M: If you clean the house, I'll cut the grass and wash the cars.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: I will clean the house. And don't forget to cut the grass. (C) F: I will only cut the grass. (D) F: I will wash the cars. The grass does not need cutting.
Output: B
F: National Bank, can I help you? ,M: Yes, please. What are your business hours? ,F: We open at 9:00 and close at 4:00 during the week. On Saturday we'll close one hour earlier at 3:00 and we're closed on Sunday.
(A) M: So the bank will be closed in 1:00 on Saturday. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: So the bank will be closed in 3:00 on Saturday. (D) M: So I can go to the bank in 4:00 on Sunday.
Output: C
F: How about going out for a bike ride? ,M: Sure, where? ,F: I will call Harry and ask him, he always knows the best places to go. ,M: That's a good idea. I hear he is just returned from a bike ride to the East Lake.
(A) F: I will call Harry because he will join us in the bike ride. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: I will call Harry because he always knows the best places to go for the bike ride. (D) F: I will call Harry because he enjoys travelling.
Output: C
F: Welcome, please have a look at our selection of sunglasses. ,M: Ok, I think these brown ones are great. ,F: Brown glasses offer great protection from the sun.
(A) M: Yes. I'll take the brown sunglasses. (B) M: Thank you, professor. I will hand in my homework as soon as possible. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Honey, you should take your brown sunglasses with you.
Output: A
M: How do you like the party? ,F: Oh, I'm having so much fun. I hope it will last longer. ,M: Actually, I was coming over to tell you I'm going to leave now. I don't know anybody here but you. ,F: Oh, I'm sorry. I should have introduced you to more people here.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: It was full of people. (C) M: It was dull. (D) M: It was dull, but I really enjoy it.
Output: C
F: Does it usually take this long to get to the airport? ,M: No, there must be an accident. Traffic isn't normally this bad on this road. I hope we move soon. I'm excited to see our son.
(A) F: Yeah. I am excited to see our son, too. (B) F: I just hope we can be at the airport on time and catch our flight. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Oh no! We got into an accident. We have to deal with the it first.
Output: A
M: I went climbing last weekend. It's tiring but quite interesting. What about you? ,F: I plan to go to the park for a picnic. But my friend dropped by, so I showed her around the city.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: It's so sweet of you to stay with your friend. (C) M: It's so sweet of you to have a picnic with your friend. (D) M: Why didn't you stay with your friend?
Output: B
M: Is everything ready for the meeting? ,F: Almost. I'm done with the tables and chairs and I've set up microphones as well. The only thing left to do is put the cups on the table.
(A) M: Hurry up and set the cups! (B) M: You have to set up the tables and chairs now. (C) M: You have put the cups in place. Then it's time to mop the floor. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
F: How do you usually go to work? By bus or by underground? ,M: Neither, I usually walk to the company. But today I took a taxi here because I got up late.
(A) F: You go to work by taxi today. (B) F: You usually go to work by bus. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: You walk to the company today.
Output: A
F: Jack, I was just looking at the schedule. These talks seemed too close together. Push each talk back at least 10 minutes. ,M: I forgot there're supposed to be enough time for questions after each talk.
(A) F: Yes, the problem is that there are too many talks. And then, we should push each talk back at least 15 minutes. (B) F: You should spare more time between talks. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: You should spare at least 15 minutes between talks.
Output: B
M: I bought this $200 coat at a 25% discount. ,F: It's a good deal. You're lucky.
(A) M: This coat costs me  $200. (B) M: This coat costs me  $175. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: This coat costs me  $150 at a 10% discount.
Output: C
M: Hi, Helen. Where are you off to? ,F: To the library. I've got a history exam next week and need to start studying, ehh...
(A) M: It sounds terrible that you have an examination today. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: It's a pity that you must study in the library tomorrow. (D) M: It's a pity that you must study in the library today.
Output: D
M: I'll have a cup of coffee, please. ,F: Would you like a piece of cake with it? Our cook has just made a very nice chocolate one, and the price is reasonable.
(A) M: I want to buy some potato chips. (B) M: Yes, bring me this cake. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Do you have anything else to eat?
Output: B
M: Hey, Kathy, come and watch the basketball match. It's on TV now. ,F: I thought that was on Saturday. ,M: No, it's today, Tuesday. Are you going to watch the swimming? ,F: Yes, I am. But not today, the swimming is on Thursday.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: I especially didn't like the English class on Tuesday. The English teacher seemed unfriendly. (C) M: Your father will be back from New York on business on Thursday. (D) M: Let's go to the bookstore to buy books on Saturday.
Output: A
F: Now if there are no more questions, let's move on to the next part. ,M: Excuse me, professor, could we go over that last point once more?
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Ok, since you want to review the last point, I will tell it again. (C) F: Although you want to move on to the next part, we still have some questions. (D) F: If you want to ask more questions, go ahead. We won't move on to the next part yet.
Output: B
M: Are we nearly there, mom? ,F: No, we only left an hour ago. ,M: Oh, I thought it was closer. ,F: We are 55 kilometers from York. And then it's 15 more to the village. Put some music on.
(A) M: Are you sure that only left 2 hours ago? We are 15 kilometers from York. (B) M: Apart from 55 kilometers from York, it is still 50 more to the village. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Okay. 55 kilometers are the long trip from York.
Output: D
F: Honey, you're finally home. I was worried about you. ,M: Sorry, I'm so late. The train stopped at Jefferson Station because of an accident. It was already too late to get the bus and there weren't any taxis, so I walked.
(A) F: I thought you took the bus, because the bus was still available. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Jefferson Staion is not far away, so you just got home on time! (D) F: I thought you would come by taxi, because there usually are many taxis near the Jefferson Station at this time.
Output: B
F: Room 708 on the first floor. Here is your key and the lift is around the corner. ,M: Thanks. And could I arrange to be called at 7 o'clock tomorrow, please?
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: We do have a room next to the lift. Do you want to take a look now? (C) F: Sure. I will arrange a wake-up call service for you at 8 o'clock right away. (D) F: Sure. I will arrange a wake-up call service for you right away.
Output: D
M: Do you think you could send these packages for me? They have to get to the postman by 6 o'clock and I'm late for a meeting. ,F: Sure, I have some time now.
(A) M: Thanks for calling the postman for me and sending these notebooks. I already sent some packages yesterday. (B) M: Thank you for posting these packages for me. I will bring some cakes for you when I come back from the meeting. (C) M: Thanks for attending a meeting with me. We still have plenty of time to go for the meeting. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
F: I guess the wind chill is really driving down the temperature. ,M: Can we go inside? I feel like my toes are starting to tremble.
(A) F: Yes, it's too cold. (B) F: Although the weather is getting warmer, you still need to pay attention to your health. How's your health recently? (C) F: It's a pleasure to drive in such hot weather. Do you like driving? (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
M: When does the next bus leave for New York? ,F: Buses leave for New York every 30 minutes. You just missed the 9:30 bus by 5 minutes.
(A) M: Next bus will come at 10:00. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Next train will come at 10:30. (D) M: Next bus will come at 10:00.
Output: A
F: Paul is so busy lately. How's he doing? ,M: He had a collection of poems published last year. And now he's trying to get a novel accepted.
(A) F: Paul is going to publish a collection of poams? Really? Good for him. (B) F: Paul is going to publish a novel? Really? Good for him. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: Why is Paul trying to write a poem?
Output: B
M: Here are my books and here's my card. ,F: Oh, OK. But we don't check out books here anymore. We only give out information. You should use the self-checkout booths by the exit. ,M: Sometimes I long for the good old days.
(A) F: Really? But this library needs to keep pace with the times. (B) F: In this library you needn't to check out books. You can just keep them and go out.. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Really? But this grocery store needs to keep pace with the times.
Output: A
F: Have you finished all the things on the list? ,M: Well, I took out the trash, but I forgot to pick up milk and eggs at the grocery store. ,F: Oh, no. I guess we'll have to keep up our instant noodle diet for breakfast tomorrow morning.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: I forget to get some noodles for dinner. (C) M: I forget to buy some things for breakfast. (D) M: You forget to buy some things for breakfast.
Output: C
F: Time for bed. ,M: Oh, mom, we were having such a good time. Can't we just watch for another while? ,F: No more TV. You have to brush your teeth and go to bed. We can't have you falling asleep in class tomorrow.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: OK, I will go to the bathroom right now. (C) M: Since we were not having a good time, I will go to the bathroom next. (D) M: Although we can watch TV for another while, I will go to my classroom right now.
Output: B
M: How much is the entrance fee to you know zoo? ,F: The fee is $30. ,M: Is that for adults or children? ,F: That's for adults. The price for students is $20, then for children under 12 it's free.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: $20 for students is quite reasonable, do I need to show my student ID? (C) M: So my 10-year-old son needs to pay $20. (D) M: $12 for adults is a good price.
Output: B
M: Could you turn down the music a bit? It's louder than the planes flying overhead. I can't even hear myself think. ,F: Oh, sorry. I didn't know it was that loud.
(A) M: Stop playing such loud music please. (B) M: Would you like to listen to some music? (C) M: Look at the planes over your head. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Where did you get this calendar, Ricky? It covers your whole desk. ,M: I ordered it online. I'm sure if you ask Mr. Dennison in the finance department, he'll order one for you, too.
(A) F: What size skirt do you want, miss? (B) F: I went through the formalities this morning and we are no longer colleagues. Good luck. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Oh, thank you for telling me that. I'll call him right now.
Output: D
M: Hi, what's the homework for the literature class? I missed it today. ,F: We're supposed to read chapter 4. ,M: Great. I have read it when I was studying in the library last night. ,F: Wow, lucky you. You can watch the football match tonight. ,M: That is right.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: You can study in the library tonight since you didn't do it last night. (C) F: I can watch the football match after I read the Chapter 5. (D) F: Enjoy watching the football match tonight!
Output: D
F: We had great fun at the party, didn't we? ,M: Yes, it was nice to have seen our old friends again.
(A) F: Although we didn't have fun at the party, why do you say you don't want to see your friends again? (B) F: So, you mean you had a good time at the party because you didn't see any old friends, right? (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Why didn't you enjoy the party at all? Just because you didn't see any old friends?
Output: C
F: So, Henry, tell us something about your life. You live in Paris, don't you? ,M: Yes, I was born in France, but I studied in the USA. After that, I went on to have my advanced study in London.
(A) F: You were born in England, but you had your advanced studied in America, right? (B) F: You were born in England. Why did you have your advanced study in France? (C) F: Oh, you had your advanced study in Britain, great! (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
M: Do you have everything ready? ,F: I'm sorry. But I have to buy a pound of sweets and some apples.
(A) M: Do you need a ride home in case the oranges and apples are too heavy? (B) M: I suggest you list sweets and apples on the list so that you won't forget it. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Would it help if I come with you to fetch the vegetables and apples?
Output: B
F: What kind of music do you like? ,M: I enjoy nearly all kinds of music, especially country music and classical music. What about you? ,F: I like rock music.
(A) M: I'm glad to hear that you like country music. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: I'm glad to hear that you like classical music. (D) M: It's unanticipated to hear that you like rock music.
Output: D
F: Did you hear the news? Germany won the World Cup. ,M: It's all the same to me. You know I don't follow soccer. ,F: Why not? The World Cup is even more popular than the Olympics. The whole world watches it.
(A) M: I agree with you. I already knew about the World Cup. And I'm crazy about it. (B) M: Fine. I just don't care about the Olympics. I'm crazy about soccer. (C) M: Fine. I just don't care. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
M: What are you doing with that phone book? ,F: I need to fly to Atlanta for a couple of days. My boss told me to make the arrangements and he'll pay me back. I'm looking for a travel agent. ,M: Honestly, travel websites all offer much more competitive prices
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Alright, I am goiong to find some materials for my thesis on the travel website. (C) F: I still need to go to the ticket office because I have to know the details about the concert. (D) F: I still want to call the travel agency because I need to talk with the manager on the details about the travel with my husband.
Output: A
M: The shirt looks good on me, right? Oh, I haven't got my wallet. You couldn't lend me some money, could you? ,F: First the keys, then phone, now wallet. You never remember anything.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Can I borrow your phone? I forgot to bring mine today. (C) M: I can't go home today without the keys. (D) M: I never remember to bring my wallet, but I never forget to bring my phone.
Output: A
F: Stand back from the door please. Let the passengers off. You can't get on until the other passengers get off. ,M: How much is the fair, please?
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: 5 yuan to the park. (C) F: Don't worry, our police will send you home safely. (D) F: I want to go to the shopping mall, how much is it?
Output: A
M: Excuse me, have you got any books on engineering? I have looked for them everywhere. But I can't find any. ,F: I'm not sure if we've got any now. Books that kind are on the shelf. Well, I'm afraid we've sold out.
(A) M: OK. I will come to borrow those books next time. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: OK. I will come to buy medical books next time. (D) M: OK. I will come to buy those books next time.
Output: D
M: We are very disappointed. ,F: Why? ,M: We planned to go to an outdoor concert tonight. Unfortunately, it began to rain heavily before we left and the concert has been canceled.
(A) F: I am so sorry that the concert has been cancelled. (B) F: I am so sorry that the indoor concert has been cancelled. (C) F: Why was the concert disappointing? It was held by famous musicians. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
M: I like these shoes, mom. Film stars always wear shoes like these. ,F: But they aren't suitable for working in a factory. Let's try those shoes. They're strong.
(A) M: But wearing these shoes can make me look trendy especially when I work in a shoe store. (B) M: You're right. Working in a factory doesn't need strong shoes. I'll buy these shoes. (C) M: You're right. Working in a factory needs strong shoes. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
M: Mrs. Turner, I didn't do my homework because I didn't understand it. ,F: Sit down, Ken. And I'll explain it as soon as everyone is quiet.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Thank you Mrs. Turner. (C) M: How was my homework, Mrs. Turner? (D) M: You are such a good classmate.
Output: B
M: Excuse me, can you help me? I am looking for the lecture hall. ,F: Actually, I'm looking for the lecture hall, too. I think it's in the library.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: What do you want to buy? (C) M: How do you think of this film? (D) M: Yes, there is no lecture hall in this college.
Output: A
F: You'd better change your topic. I think you may not really know much about this. ,M: No, I'll try to finish it.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Why do you want to change your topic? You need to have more confidence. (C) F: Are you sure? I sincerely advise you change your topic. (D) F: You don't need to learn more about the topic. You can write a whole article about this topic with your current knowledge.
Output: C
M: Excuse me, Professor Lee, are you available now? I want to discuss my class project with you. ,F: Sorry, I have an appointment with Patrick in a few minutes. I suggest you come to see me during lunch time today.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Oh, you are going to meet with Patrick. Can I have just a few words after that? (C) M: I understand that you need to meet with Patrick soon, but I really need to talk to you, darling. (D) M: Please go and have your lunch first. I'll meet you later.
Output: B
F: So, Jake, how did your job interview go this morning? Do you have a good feeling about it? ,M: It's hard to say. They said they have nothing available at the moment, but would call me back if something comes up. ,F: Well, that's not a good sign.
(A) M: Yeah, it is hard to say, they wouldn't call be back even if something comes up. (B) M: Yeah, it is very well, They were free at that moment, so they talked with me for a long time. (C) M: Yeah, as you said, my job interview was not great. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: Hey, Bruce, it looks like your roses are coming out nicely. Another week or so, they'll be covering the garden. ,M: Yeah, they should be ready right at the beginning of May.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Yes, it is early April now. (C) F: Yes, it is late April now. My lilis will be covering the garden. (D) F: Yes, it is the beginning of May now. My roses will be covering the garden in few weeks.
Output: A
M: Hello, EMS. ,F: Hello, may I speak to John Smith, please? ,M: Sorry, miss. But he's out delivering the mail to a middle school. He should be back soon though.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Where did she deliver the letter? It took two days to get back? (C) F: Yes, madam. How long has he been a manager? (D) F: Ok, please ask him to deliver my letter to my home.
Output: D
F: It's 11 o'clock now. I wonder if Nick will come today. ,M: He was supposed to be here at 10:30. He said he would start at 10 o'clock. ,F: Why not give him a call?
(A) M: But he said he needs an hour to come here, and he would start at 10:30. (B) M: All right. He just needs half an hour to get here, but he still don't show up. (C) M: Yes. I thought he would reach here at 10 o'clock, because he just takes half an hour to reach here. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
F: Want to go hiking this weekend, Bill? ,M: Ah, I'd like to. But I promise Sandy I will help him learn to use a new drawing program on my PC.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: All right, let's go next time.Have a good weekend. (C) F: So you're going to help sandy learn to use a translation program on her phone this weekend, daughter? (D) F: So you have to write a drawing program this week, daughter?
Output: B
M: I haven't seen Nora for a long time. Has she been away on a holiday? ,F: Guess what, she set up her own travel agency.
(A) M: Nora started a company? She is really excellent. (B) M: Nora was on holiday. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: You mean Jane started a company?
Output: A
F: Look at this picture when I was in grade 3 in my senior high school. ,M: Wow, that's amazing. Looks like you've lost some weight since then. ,F: Actually, my weight is about the same. But I've grown a couple of inches. ,M: So you look thinner now.
(A) F: Better than I was in Grade 2 in senior high school. That's when I had the picture taken. (B) F: I've grown taller since I took the picture in Grade 3 in senior high school, but I've also put on some weight. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: I used to be short, so I didn't like photos. That one was taken in Grade 2 in my junior high school.
Output: C
F: I'd like this magazine, but it has been out of date. Do you have any other new copies? ,M: Sure, we have newly introduced magazines. But I'll give you a 20% discount for the old ones.
(A) F: I'd like to take this book home. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: I'd like to order fish soup, please! (D) F: Have you done your work yet?
Output: B
F: The pictures are not clear enough. Did you take them with your cellphone? ,M: Yes, I forgot to bring my camera then.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: It turns out that you took it with a camera, no wonder the pictures are so clear. (C) F: Well, though you took the pictures by your cellphone, it is really clear. (D) F: The pictuces are pretty clear, I don't think my cellphone's camera could take pictures like that.
Output: A
F: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire. ,M: I really admire him. He was so brave.
(A) F: So you admire Tony's courage, don't you? (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Tony didn't save a man in the forest fire. Why do you admire his luck? (D) F: Although Tony didn't save anyone in the forest fire, you still admire his courage, right?
Output: A
F: How do you usually go to work? By bus or by underground? ,M: Neither, I usually walk to the company. But today I took a taxi here because I got up late.
(A) F: So you went to work by bus today because you got up early, right? (B) F: Since you didn't get up late today, why did you take a taxi to work? (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: You walked to work today because you got up early, didn't you?
Output: C
F: Beautiful day, isn't it? We can go outing today. ,M: Yeah, thanks to the shower last night.
(A) F: It's going to be rainy all day long. (B) F: How cloudy it is. I'm sure it's going to rain later. (C) F: It has been sunny since yesterday. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: May I leave before 11? I have something to buy for the office. ,M: But you have to hand in your work plan first.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Alright. I'll hand in as soon as possible, because I must go to buy the things before 9. (C) F: OK, and then I'll go to buy the things before 11. (D) F: OK. But I must leave before 11 no matter whether I could hand in my work plan or not, because I must go home on time.
Output: C
F: Excuse me. Where is the nearest post office? I need to mail a package before my lunch break ends. ,M: If you make a left at the end of the block, it's the large grey building.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Thanks. I want to mail a parcel there. (C) F: Thanks. I want to go there to buy my lunch. (D) F: Thanks. I'm going to find a building.
Output: B
F: Is that your dog? He has been digging up my flowers and chasing my cat. ,M: It's my dog, but you must be mistaken. We keep him in the house all the time, except when we walk him in the park. There must be another dog that looks like him.
(A) F: Sorry. It must be another cat looks like yours. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: Sorry. I must have mistaken it for your dog. (D) F: Sorry. I must have mistaken the dog that bit me for yours.
Output: C
M: What's wrong with you? ,F: I have a headache and lose my appetite. Do I have to go on a diet? ,M: Not necessary. Keep warm and drink more water.
(A) F: I think I should take some medicine for the stomachache. (B) F: Why do you think I should go on a diet? (C) F: Do you think drinking more water will help my stomachache? (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
M: Can I help you, madam? ,F: Yes, I want to report a theft that happened to my house during our absence. ,M: I see. What is missing?
(A) F: Nothing. I think you should go to the police and report about the theft. (B) F: Nothing. The hotel that I have been staying had a theft. It was so annoying. (C) F: I don't know yet. What should I do now? (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
M: What kind of music do you like? ,F: I like classical music, do you? ,M: Not very much. Classical music sends me to sleep.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: Although Jazz music sends you to sleep, I like it very much. (C) F: I didn't expect that you like Classical music like me. (D) F: But I really like Classical music.
Output: D
M: Hey, do you want to go to the gym with me on Saturday? ,F: Sure. When I try to go by myself, I always end up at the cafe eating brunch instead. I have no motivation to work out alone, so I'm glad you asked.
(A) M: Although you have motivation to work out alone, I am very happy that we will go together on Saturday. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: OK, then we will exercise at the gym on Saturday. (D) M: Although you have motivation to work out alone, we will exercise together at the gym on Saturday.
Output: C
M: Should I accept this exchange program and head off to France for 3 months? ,F: Are you serious? Everyone I know is lining up to go there. And you are actually considering not going.
(A) M: So you suggest me go to France, don't you? (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: So you suggest I give up this program because I'm going to head off to France for six months, right? (D) M: Why do you suggest me go to France? Nobody wants to go there.
Output: A
F: Did you go to the theater last night? ,M: Yes, I did. ,F: What did you think of the play? ,M: It was excellent.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Do you mean the play you saw last night was boring? (C) F: I thought you went to watch the play last night, but I didn't expect you to go to shopping last night. (D) F: I envy you for watching the play last night.
Output: D
F: So, what do you think of the lamb? ,M: It's pretty good, but I think the lamb you make at home is better. ,F: You sweet to say that. Oh, can you get the waiter's attention for me?
(A) M: How do you make lamb at home? (B) M: The lamb here is more delicious than you make at home. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: The lamb here is not as delicious as you make at home.
Output: D
M: Welcome back, madam. How did you find the drive? It's a bit different from your own car, isn't it? ,F: Well, I certainly liked the radio control. I always think I'm going to have an accident every time I change stations in my car.
(A) M: How much did you pay for the new car? (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: We can't test drive a new car here. This is the repair shop. (D) M: You must be very tired. This radio program was recorded for three hours
Output: B
M: With all these new orders, we're going to have to hire more production workers. ,F: Are you sure, Mr. Heath? We still have plenty of goods available. ,M: Yes, but that won't last forever. And we just can't ask our workers to put it any more overtime.
(A) F: We can buy some advanced machines to improve production. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: You are so farsighted. We need to hire more people. (D) F: Could you tell me when to put the new orders.
Output: C
M: Do you have any change for one dollar? ,F: What do you want it for? ,M: I need to pay for the parking fee. ,F: I can just give you 4 quarters if that'll help you.
(A) M: Thank you. I just need a one-dollar bill. (B) M: Thank you. I just need some coins. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Thank you. I have enough money but I just need a parking place.
Output: B
M: It's going to be another warm day. ,F: Of course, you know, I miss living somewhere that has four seasons. ,M: Me, too. I specially miss those cool autumn mornings.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: It's another cool autumn mornings today. (C) F: We're glad that we don't live in warm places that always warm. (D) F: I specially miss somewhere that always hot.
Output: A
M: We will be having a meeting tomorrow at noon. ,F: Oh, can we push the meeting forward a little bit? I am busy then. ,M: I'm sorry. The time has already been set, and you must attend.
(A) F: But I still want to change the time of the meeting. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Although I am not busy then, I still want to change the time of the meeting. (D) F: Since I don't have to attend the meeting, I want to skip the meeting.
Output: A
F: How long does it take you to drive home? ,M: Usually about 20 minutes when there is not much traffic. But if I can't leave before 5:00 PM, it takes me 15 minutes more.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: It takes you 20 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m. and 35 minutes to drive home before 5 p.m. (C) F: It takes you 20 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m. (D) F: It takes you 35 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m.
Output: D
F: I thought the bus leaves every 15 minutes. ,M: He'd usually does, but this is the holiday schedule. We should have taken the subway. ,F: Well, let's take a taxi, or we'll be late for the film. ,M: Now, look! Bus number 77 is coming.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Great, we can go to the cinema by bus. (C) F: Since it's not the holiday schedule, let's take the subway to the cinema. (D) F: No bus is coming, let's take a taxi to the cinema.
Output: B
M: What seems to be the problem, Mrs. Garcia? ,F: When I look at the newspapers, I can hardly read it. ,M: Well, you might need a new medicine. Let me examine your eyes.
(A) F: You can borrow Lu Xun's book here. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Will you come to the hospital tomorrow? (D) F: How do I take these drugs?
Output: D
M: Did you have a good time climbing the mountain at the weekend? ,F: Well, I didn't climb the mountain. My friend has just bought a new sports car, so we went out in that. It was just like the one in the advertisement on TV.
(A) M: You went for a drive at the weekend! That sounds cool. (B) M: What TV series did you watch? (C) M: Car driving and mountain climbing. You had such a fantastic weekend. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
M: When is the first class? ,F: It's at 3:00 PM every Monday and Friday. So you'd better get a move in. It starts in 30 minutes.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: The movie will begin at 2:30 p.m, we need to move on. (C) M: It's 3:00 p.m now, we are late for the first class. (D) M: The first class will begin at 3:30 p.m, take your time.
Output: A
F: I'm so tired. I've spent the entire afternoon looking for a heavy coat for Jimmy. ,M: But it's summer now. ,F: Yes, I know. But he and Billy are going camping in the mountains this weekend.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Yes, Billy and I are going camping in the mountains next weekend. Will you join us, Jimmy? (C) M: Really, I want to go camping in the mountains with Billy and Jimmy. (D) M: You mean Jimmy went camping and then caught a cold. How terrible!
Output: C
F: Could you tell me how I can get to the bookstore? ,M: Well, turn left here and it is just between the supermarket and the kindergarten.
(A) F: I need to go to the supermarket. (B) F: Turn left here and the book store is just between the supermarket and the kindergarten, am I right? (C) F: Turn right here and I can see the book store, right? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
F: Why don't you try to touch the spider? ,M: Forget it. It's the last thing I will do.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: I see what you mean. You're afraid to touch the spider, aren't you? (C) F: You mean that while touching a spider is your favorite thing to do, you're going try to touch it later? (D) F: Even though you have touched a spider before, you're still afraid of touching the spider, right?
Output: B
F: George, what took you so long? ,M: Sorry, I was looking for my baseball bat. ,F: Have you found it? ,M: Yeah, it fell behind the toolbox when I cleaned out the garage yesterday.
(A) F: So, you spent a lot of time cleaning the garage. (B) F: You fell over from the toolbox when looking for your ski stick. How terrible! (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Your baseball bat fell behind the toolbox. I am glad that you found it at last.
Output: D
M: Nina, what about going to the bar with us tonight? We can have some great fun there. ,F: Don't you think that everything there cost too much?
(A) M: So, you won't go to the bar because it's expensive. (B) M: So, you won't go to the bar because it's expensive and we can have no great fun there. (C) M: Really? You think  that nothing there cost too much. You won't go to the bar because it's no fun. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
F: Wow, these photos are amazing. Are these yours, Danny? ,M: Yes, those are from my vacation last summer. I went to Lasa saw with my parents. ,F: Oh yeah, I've heard that Lasa is a beautiful place. I hope to visit Lasa of this autumn. I especially want to see the Potala Palace.
(A) M: Yes, Lhasa is a good place. I went back to Lhasa to visit my parents this autumn. These photos were taken this autumn. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Yes, when I visited my parents last summer, I found Lhasa very beautiful. (D) M: Yes, Lhasa is very nice. I saw my parents last summer, and these pictures were taken last fall.
Output: C
F: What's the matter Ian? You look so worried. ,M: Oh, this is so annoying. Where on earth did I put my copies? ,F: You never do remember where you put things, do you?
(A) M: I guess you are right. I always forget things. Like now, I can't remember where my report is. (B) M: I guess you are right. I always forget things. (C) M: I guess you are right. I should make more copies in case that I forget them. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
M: Have you heard about Tim? He had an accident today and was taken to the emergency room at Xinhua Hospital. ,F: Really? Oh, I hope it's not too serious.
(A) M: Yes. Tim left Xinhua Hospital and went back home. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Yes. Tim was taken to the emergency room. (D) M: Yes. He was seriously injured yesterday and he was in the hospital now.
Output: C
M: How many cups do we need? ,F: We have bought 10 online and my mom is just sent 20 over, so we have already got enough.
(A) M: So we have 10 cups now. 2 of them are bought online. (B) M: All right. We just have 20 cups. What about 5 cups that are sent by your mom? (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: You are right. So we have 30 in total. I think it is enough.
Output: D
F: Excuse me, where can I park my car? ,M: Well, ma'am, it's all full here in section A. You can go to section B in park there.
(A) F: Now we are in the street. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Let's go to the parking lot later. (D) F: This is really a big parking lot.
Output: D
M: What's the matter with you, Mary? You looked tired. ,F: I didn't sleep well last night. ,M: Maybe a stomachache or headache? ,F: Neither, the noise almost drove me mad.
(A) M: I understand. Noise can prevent people from good sleep. (B) M: Maybe you can eat some pills to ease your headache. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Maybe you should see a doctor to get some pills for your stomachache.
Output: A
M: You can sit in my place if you like a window seat. ,F: Oh, it's very kind of you, but mine is right over a wing. I would be able to see anything. Thanks anyway.
(A) M: Oh, your sit is right over a wing on this plane. (B) M: You're welcome. You can sit in my place if you like a window seat for this train journey. (C) M: Oh, your sit is far away from the window on this plane. You can sit in my place. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
F: What do you plan to do on your vacation? ,M: I'm just going to be lazy at home. I will probably do some gardening, watch TV and work on my stamp collection. However, I once volunteered to protect our planet in the west.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: I don't think so. It is not a good choice to stay at home on weekdays. (C) F: Ha ha! I also like to stay at home on holidays. (D) F: I'm so disappointed that you didn't even think about volunteering in the west.
Output: C
M: Excuse me. I have a ticket to Perth on May twenty fourth. Can I change to another flight on twenty sixth? ,F: Oh, sorry. Flight on that day is full. What about twenty seventh? ,M: Fine. I'll take it.
(A) F: OK, I'll book you a flight on May 24 right now. (B) F: Here is your ticket to Perth on May 27. (C) F: I've booked your train ticket to Perth on May 26. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
M: How much are these bags? ,F: The red ones sell for $5.50 each, and the green ones for $6.80 each. ,M: I'll take two of the cheaper ones then.
(A) F: No problem. It is $11 for two red ones which are the cheaper ones. (B) F: Do you just want a red one which is $5.50 which is the same as the green one. (C) F: Please pay $11 in total for two red phones. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
M: I think I preferred things as they were. Where are those old book cases? ,F: They were moved out. Don't you like the newly painted wall? ,M: No, I thought the old paintings on the wall were good.
(A) F: So what do you think of the redecorated house we're talking about? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Since you like the newly painted wall, what do you think of the new library we're talking about? (D) F: Since you didn't think the old paintings on the wall were good, what do you think of the art exhibition we're talking about?
Output: A
F: Where are you going for your birthday tomorrow? ,M: I have booked a room in the Blue Bay Restaurant. ,F: You mean the Blue Sky Restaurant? ,M: No, that's the Blue Bay. Just across from the Blue Ocean Restaurant.
(A) F: All right, I'll meet you at the Blue Sky Restaurant tomorrow. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Oh, I know it. Do you like the Blue Sky Restaurant? Because you booked a room in it yesterday. (D) F: Oh, I know it. I'm sure that you will like the Blue Bay Restaurant.
Output: D
M: Is your conference in Prague? Could I ask you a favor? ,F: Sure, as long as it isn't about picking out dolls for all your relatives. ,M: No, I broke a drinking glass I bought there, so could you get me one? ,F: OK.
(A) M: Thank you, since your conference is in Beijing, I want to ask you to pick out a doll for me. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Thank you. Although I ask you to attend a conference in Prague, your conference is in Beijing, isn't it? (D) M: Thank you. I'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass.
Output: D
F: Bob, you decided to apply for a graduate degree in Cambridge, didn't you? ,M: I want to. But I'm worried that I'll not be admitted to that school. You know the school is among the Top 5.
(A) F: I'm so glad that you are proud of your application for a graduate degree in Manchester. (B) F: I'm glad that you're confident about your application for the graduate program in the company. (C) F: Yeah, I know you are hesitant, since many people want to get involved in the University of Manchester. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: Excuse me, I'm waiting for the 10:00 o'clock train. Is it leaving on time? ,M: It is running 30 minutes late due to strong winds, which blew a tree onto the line at 3:00 o'clock this morning.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: So despite the strong wind, my train will leave at ten o'clock on time, right? (C) F: So my train will leave at three o'clock on time, right? (D) F: So despite the strong wind, my train will leave at 10:30 on time, right?
Output: A
M: What kind of food shall I have at my party, mom? ,F: Well, I'm not sure. What about pizza and a big green salad? ,M: Again? I had that last year! Can't you make your special fried chicken? ,F: What a good idea!
(A) M: Great, everyone loves the pizza you cooked. Glad that we can have it again! (B) M: Great, everyone loves the salad you made. I'm so excited that we can have it again! (C) M: Thanks mom, I'll go and buy fried chicken at my favorite restaurant. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
M: This cake was cut in 4 squares. ,F: Let's cut them in half, so that each person in our dormitory can have one.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: You are right. Four of us in the dormitory can have a slice of cake then. (C) M: But only four of us can have a slice of cake that way. We have eight people in the dormitory. (D) M: You are right. Eight of us in the dormitory can have a slice of cake then.
Output: D
M: Susan looks like she's on cloud nine. ,F: Yes, she is. She's been looking for an apartment for 2 months and finally found the perfect place.
(A) M: Really? No wonder she is tired. (B) M: She has been dizzy for 2 months? She needs to go to the doctor. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: She must be very excited.
Output: D
M: Lucy is going back to China next month, Alice. ,F: Oh, really? ,M: And she will not take Rachel this time.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Lucy will go to China next month. (C) F: Alice will go to China next month. (D) F: Richard will go to China next month.
Output: B
M: Excuse me, where can I find the reference books? ,F: They're on the third floor.
(A) M: OK. I will find the reference books on the 4th floor. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: On the 1st floor? That would be convenient. (D) M: I'll go to the 3rd floor to get the reference book. Thanks.
Output: D
F: What do you think of the plan to build a power station in the village? ,M: It will ruin the village. And in any case, I don't think it is necessary. ,F: I can't agree more.
(A) M: Leave me alone. I don't care about the power station. (B) M: I think the plan is practical. I would support it. (C) M: Indeed. We should not build any power station in the village. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
M: Can I watch TV? ,F: No, not until you finish your homework!
(A) M: I can repair the TV. Come and take it tomorrow. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: Help me do some housework, darling. (D) M: Alright, mom. I'm going upstairs to do my homework.
Output: D
F: May I help you sir? ,M: Yes, I'd like to order a cheese burger and a small cake.
(A) F: Sure, honey. I will cook for you now. (B) F: Sure. I'll serve your drinks to your seat later. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Sure. I'll serve your food to your seat later.
Output: D