niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time? ,F: No, not really. ,M: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too. ,F: Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at home.
(A) M: I'll host my friends this evening, will you join us? (B) M: I'll host my friends tomorrow, will you join us? (C) M: I'll do some washing evening. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
M: Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time? ,F: No, not really. ,M: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too. ,F: Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at home. ,M: Today is Friday. You've got to relax and enjoy yourself on the weekend.
(A) F: I just want to hold a dinner party tonight. (B) F: I just want to stay at home and do some reading for my Chinese course. (C) F: I just want to stay at home and do some reading for my English course. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: Professor Wilson, can I ask you something? ,M: Sure. ,F: What I'd like to do for my survey project is to interview 3 people. Would that be OK? Because in class you said a survey is usually done with a large number of people. ,M: That's right, it is. But tell me about your idea. ,F: My idea is to interview 3 people in my host family. There is a grandmother, who has a lot of opinions about life. I want to compare what she says with what the mother and the daughter say. Would that be alright? ,M: It's a start. Why don't you prepare a list of questions? Maybe 5 or 6, but no more than 10 for your interviews. When you've done that, show me the list and we'll go from there. ,F: Alright. I'll work on it tonight. Thanks for the advice.
(A) M: No problem. You should interview more people tonight. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: I am glad that I could help. Let me know if you have prepared all the questions. (D) M: I am glad that I could help. You can prepare questions for your speech next week since we are not in hurry.
Output: C
M: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me? ,F: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price.
(A) M: Thank you. I will compare different airlines at this travel agency. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: I am glad that you think it is useful to look at flights at flexible dates. (D) M: Sure. The travel agency will choose nonstop flights for me.
Output: C
M: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me? ,F: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price. ,M: Oh, that quality is very useful. But this is for my aunt and uncle, and their dates are fixed. They're coming out here for my sisters wedding. But they have to fly out the day before and leave the day after. ,F: I see. Where are they coming from? ,M: New York City. Oh, it's not a very long flight. Do you think they care more about prize or convenience? ,F: They definitely want a non-stop flight. They had a bad experience changing planes in Philadelphia once. So they only fly non-stop now.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: Yes. My brothers do not have jobs so they care about the price most. We should choose a cheap one. (C) M: You are right. They are coming here for a graduation ceremony and they care about the time most. (D) M: Sure. We will book a non-stop flight for my parents since they care about the stops most.
Output: A
M: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me? ,F: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price. ,M: Oh, that quality is very useful. But this is for my aunt and uncle, and their dates are fixed. They're coming out here for my sisters wedding. But they have to fly out the day before and leave the day after. ,F: I see. Where are they coming from? ,M: New York City. Oh, it's not a very long flight. Do you think they care more about prize or convenience? ,F: They definitely want a non-stop flight. They had a bad experience changing planes in Philadelphia once. So they only fly non-stop now. ,M: Got it. So 2 adults, flying nonstop from New York to Chicago, leaving May twenty eighth and returning May thirtieth.
(A) F: OK. I hope your parents can come to Philadelphia soon. (B) F: That is right. They will come to Chicago soon. It is so exciting. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Yes. Since we are in New York, we should send your parents to airport.
Output: B
M: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me? ,F: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price. ,M: Oh, that quality is very useful. But this is for my aunt and uncle, and their dates are fixed. They're coming out here for my sisters wedding. But they have to fly out the day before and leave the day after. ,F: I see. Where are they coming from? ,M: New York City. Oh, it's not a very long flight. Do you think they care more about prize or convenience? ,F: They definitely want a non-stop flight. They had a bad experience changing planes in Philadelphia once. So they only fly non-stop now. ,M: Got it. So 2 adults, flying nonstop from New York to Chicago, leaving May twenty eighth and returning May thirtieth.
(A) F: Sure. Your sister will graduate on May 28th. (B) F: Yes. The wedding of your brother is on May 29th. (C) F: Great. On May 29th, your sister will get married. (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: C
F: Hello room service, says Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks. ,M: Yes, madam. What would you like? ,F: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter. ,M: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk? ,F: No, thank you. Just some lemon tea for my husband and some hot milk for my children.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Ma'am, your husband want some hot milk, right? No problem. (C) M: I'll bring orange juice for your husband and you as required. (D) M: Got it. Your husband's lemon tea will be ready in your room 206.
Output: A
F: Hello room service, says Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks. ,M: Yes, madam. What would you like? ,F: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter. ,M: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk? ,F: No, thank you. Just some lemon tea for my husband and some hot milk for my children. ,M: Ok, and what time do you want it brought to your room? ,F: About 8:00 AM. Oh, wait! Please bring it half an hour earlier. We may leave early to go sightseeing in the city.
(A) M: OK. Then I'll bring the drinks to your room 202 at 7:30 tomorrow morning. (B) M: Sure. Your drinks will be sent to your room at about 7:30am, Mrs. Brown. (C) M: So you still want your drinks to be ready at 8:00 am. There is no problem. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
M: Your garden looks great. ,F: Thanks. The weather has been good this year. ,M: What are you growing? ,F: Some Flowers, but mostly vegetables. I have planted carrots, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, and I also have two apple trees. ,M: Those sound good. You can make fresh salads all summer.
(A) F: Yes. Flowers take up most of my garden. (B) F: Yes. I can make salads with the vegetables I grow. (C) F: Not really. I only grow trees in my garden. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
M: Your garden looks great. ,F: Thanks. The weather has been good this year. ,M: What are you growing? ,F: Some Flowers, but mostly vegetables. I have planted carrots, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, and I also have two apple trees. ,M: Those sound good. You can make fresh salads all summer. ,F: That's the plan. I love making fresh salads. ,M: Do you have a lot of trouble with ants or mosquitoes? ,F: They aren't too bad but there are a lot of spiders.
(A) M: Oh, you are most terrified of ants instead of spiders, right? (B) M: So you think spiders are fine, but you are afraid of ants, aren't you? (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Why are you terrified of mosquitoes the most? They are fine I think.
Output: C
F: Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you? ,M: Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please? ,F: Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment? ,M: Thank you. ,F: I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to speak with you at this moment. He is on another line. When can he call you back?
(A) M: It's OK. I didn't know he's not in the office now. When will he be back? (B) M: It's OK. I didn't know he's having a meeting. Let me call back later. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: It's OK. I didn't know he's making a call at the moment. Let me call back later.
Output: D
F: Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you? ,M: Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please? ,F: Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment? ,M: Thank you. ,F: I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to speak with you at this moment. He is on another line. When can he call you back? ,M: Uh, let me see. It's 9:00 o'clock in the evening here. We are 12 hours behind. Tell him to call me in the next 2 hours. Otherwise, tonight after 8:00 o'clock. ,F: Do you mean tonight Shanghai time? ,M: Yes, that would be your time.
(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: OK, I'll remind him to call you at 2:00 in the afternoon Shanghai local time. (C) F: OK, I'll remind him to call you at 9:00 in the evening Shanghai local time. (D) F: OK, it's 9:00 in the morning here in Shanghai, I'll remind him to call you in 3 hours.
Output: A
F: Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you? ,M: Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please? ,F: Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment? ,M: Thank you. ,F: I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to speak with you at this moment. He is on another line. When can he call you back? ,M: Uh, let me see. It's 9:00 o'clock in the evening here. We are 12 hours behind. Tell him to call me in the next 2 hours. Otherwise, tonight after 8:00 o'clock. ,F: Do you mean tonight Shanghai time? ,M: Yes, that would be your time. ,F: Mr.Jacob, would you please give me your telephone number? ,M: He already has it. But just to be on the safe side, it is 9176756578.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Oh, he doesn't have your phone number? I'll make sure he knows it. (C) F: Oh, he already has your phone number? That would make things easier for both sides. (D) F: OK noted, I didn't know you already have Mr. Parker's Email address.
Output: C
M: Where do we want to go sightseeing today? ,F: I want to visit this temple I've read about in the guidebook. ,M: OK. I will buy the entrance ticket.
(A) F: I want to buy some books. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: I don't like visiting that temple. (D) F: The temlpe is a great place to visit.
Output: D
M: Where do we want to go sightseeing today? ,F: I want to visit this temple I've read about in the guidebook. ,M: OK. I will buy the entrance ticket. ,F: Oh, I didn't realize we have to pay to get in. ,M: In China, there is a small fee to enter museums, parks and temples. ,F: That's very different from back home. Well, this is my first visit to China and I've heard this temple is amazing. When was it built? ,M: Pretty recently. About 150 years ago.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: The regulations are the same from back home. (C) F: There is no rule of charge in our country. (D) F: I thonk the buildings are quiet different from home.
Output: C
M: Where do we want to go sightseeing today? ,F: I want to visit this temple I've read about in the guidebook. ,M: OK. I will buy the entrance ticket. ,F: Oh, I didn't realize we have to pay to get in. ,M: In China, there is a small fee to enter museums, parks and temples. ,F: That's very different from back home. Well, this is my first visit to China and I've heard this temple is amazing. When was it built? ,M: Pretty recently. About 150 years ago. ,F: Well, that seems very old to me. ,M: Considering China's 5000 year old history, it's relatively new. ,F: Have you been to the temple? ,M: No, but my parents have. I think we should find a taxi and go.
(A) F: OK. Let's go and find a taxi. (B) F: No taxi is required. There's a bus stop here. (C) F: Maybe we can bike there. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
M: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA? ,F: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it. ,M: Why is that? ,F: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: I agree with you. Earning much money should be done before graduate school. (C) M: Yeah, working for some time is a good choice before undergraduate school. (D) M: Yeah, working for some time is a good choice before graduate school.
Output: D
M: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA? ,F: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it. ,M: Why is that? ,F: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school. ,M: I've considered working for a while. But I don't want to put off learning Chinese. ,F: Have you considered taking time off to go to China again?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I'm not sure. I have been to China once. (C) M: I'm not sure. I have never been to China and I am not interested in Chinese. (D) M: I'm not sure. I have never been to China and I have got my Master's degree.
Output: B
M: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA? ,F: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it. ,M: Why is that? ,F: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school. ,M: I've considered working for a while. But I don't want to put off learning Chinese. ,F: Have you considered taking time off to go to China again? ,M: I've thought of doing that. If I get a chance, I will. Otherwise I'll finish the graduate program and then go. ,F: With a graduate degree you will have more opportunities.
(A) M: You're right. But I won't visit China again if given a chance. (B) M: You're right. But I do hope I can visit China again if given a chance. (C) M: You're right. But I will give up my present job for undergraduate program if given a chance. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
M: Hello, which stop should I get off to go to the Capitol Museum? ,F: Oh, why didn't you ask earlier? You missed the stop!
(A) M: That's ok. I didn't get on the bus yet. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Oh no! I shouldn't get on the bus so early without looking carefully at every stop. (D) M: That's ok. I have arrived in the Capital Museum.
Output: C
M: Hello, which stop should I get off to go to the Capitol Museum? ,F: Oh, why didn't you ask earlier? You missed the stop! ,M: Which bus should I take from the next stop?
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Well, you have taken the wrong bus. (C) F: Well, you should have asked me earlier, so you wouldn't take the wrong bus. (D) F: Change to Trolley No.11. But you should have reached the stop earlier.
Output: A
M: Hello, which stop should I get off to go to the Capitol Museum? ,F: Oh, why didn't you ask earlier? You missed the stop! ,M: Which bus should I take from the next stop? ,F: Change to Trolley No.11. It will take you there.
(A) M: OK. I will get off the bus and take a taxi now. (B) M: OK. I will get off the bus and walk back 30 meters now. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: OK. I will get off the bus at the next stop. Hopefully I won't take the wrong bus again.
Output: C
F: We join our cooks as they are making this week's dish - Turkish Baklava. Glenn is adding chocolate to his. Glenn, tell us how long you've been interested in baking? ,M: My grandmother taught me when I was 5. But I didn't really get interested in Essen till I was 20.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: It very creative to add chocolate in the baklava. (C) F: It very creative to newly add honey in the baklava. (D) F: It very creative to newly add nuts in the baklava.
Output: B
F: We join our cooks as they are making this week's dish - Turkish Baklava. Glenn is adding chocolate to his. Glenn, tell us how long you've been interested in baking? ,M: My grandmother taught me when I was 5. But I didn't really get interested in Essen till I was 20.
(A) F: You were such a genius that you were interested in baking as five years old. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Wow! You were 20 when you were interested in baking! That's a long time since your mother first taught you when you were 5. (D) F: Wow! You were 35 when you were interested in baking! That's a little late I guess.
Output: B
F: We join our cooks as they are making this week's dish - Turkish Baklava. Glenn is adding chocolate to his. Glenn, tell us how long you've been interested in baking? ,M: My grandmother taught me when I was 5. But I didn't really get interested in Essen till I was 20. ,F: And here you are, only 35 years old, and on TV for your baking skills! ,M: I was happy to win the prize last week. But this week hasn't gone so well. I'm not sure if I'll get first prize this time. ,F: Baklava I usually has honey and nuts in it. What made you think of adding chocolates? ,M: I saw this at a bakery in France and I thought it would be good for my American customers.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: So America inspired you to add chocolate in you baklava. (C) F: So France gave your inspiration to add honey in you baklava. (D) F: So France gave your inspiration to add chocolate in you baklava.
Output: D
F: My husband is taking me to Greece for vacation. I'm excited. I've never been there! We get to fly across the world and when we get there, we're going to ride a boat on the sea!
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: So you are going to Greece for vacation? That's great! (C) M: You will drive to Greece to attend a wedding? That's nice. (D) M: Oh, you will be on a business trip to Greece. When will you leave?
Output: B
F: My husband is taking me to Greece for vacation. I'm excited. I've never been there! We get to fly across the world and when we get there, we're going to ride a boat on the sea! ,M: That's exciting, Anna. Greece is beautiful. I went there 5 years ago for my sisters wedding and last year on a business trip. The water is so clear and blue and the food is delicious!
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Why do you like the people there but dislike the food in Greece? (C) F: So you have been to Greece once and the food there impressed you? (D) F: You must have various delicious food there. I am looking forward to it.
Output: D
F: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning? ,M: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go? ,F: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30.
(A) M: Alright, I'll drive to your home to pick you up at 7:30, I will come on time. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Okay, 7:30 sounds reasonable, then we can go to the school at 8:00 together. (D) M: Alright, I'll come to your home at 8:30 and drive you to the airport.
Output: A
F: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning? ,M: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go? ,F: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30. ,M: Do you have a lot of luggage? ,F: No, only one large bag and two small bags.
(A) M: Since you will take two large bags and one small bags, I think you really need to take the subway insteading taking the bus. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: Oh, if you only have one large bag and two small bags, I think I just need to take my smaller car then. (D) M: Just one large bag and a handbag? So there's not a lot of luggage. Alright, I'll see you at 6:00, see you then.
Output: C
F: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning? ,M: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go? ,F: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30. ,M: Do you have a lot of luggage? ,F: No, only one large bag and two small bags. ,M: I see, I'll take my smaller car then. Where will you leave for? Beijing, Tianjin or Guangzhou? ,F: I am going to Beijing first. Three days later I will fly to Shenzhen. ,M: Will I be able to enter the waiting room with you? ,F: I'm afraid not. You should probably just see me off at the entrance.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: That's okay, I just need to say goodbye to you at the entrance and you can go on your own. (C) M: Well, I just need to say goodbye outside the train, wish you well for your trip to Japan. (D) M: Alright, I can say goodbye at the entrance and you can just go traveling with your parents.
Output: B
F: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning? ,M: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go? ,F: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30. ,M: Do you have a lot of luggage? ,F: No, only one large bag and two small bags. ,M: I see, I'll take my smaller car then. Where will you leave for? Beijing, Tianjin or Guangzhou? ,F: I am going to Beijing first. Three days later I will fly to Shenzhen. ,M: Will I be able to enter the waiting room with you? ,F: I'm afraid not. You should probably just see me off at the entrance. ,M: I see. Oh, by the way, would you mind giving me a call tomorrow morning in case I forget?
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Well, I'll come back a week later from America, see you later. (C) F: Okay, I'll call you tomorrow morning in case you forgot. (D) F: Alright, I'll call you so you won't forget to buy milk.
Output: C
F: Where are you going to spend your holiday this year, Bob? ,M: Well, my wife's been talking about Egypt recently. She wants to go there and my son would like to go there, too. ,F: Yes, it's an interesting country to see.
(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 guess. Both my wife and son want to go to Egypt next year. (C) M: I guess. Both my wife and son want to go to Egypt. (D) M: Definitely. I want to go to Egypt with my son, but my wife doesn't.
Output: C
F: Where are you going to spend your holiday this year, Bob? ,M: Well, my wife's been talking about Egypt recently. She wants to go there and my son would like to go there, too. ,F: Yes, it's an interesting country to see. ,M: But we can't make up our minds yet. You know, a round trip ticket to Egypt costs a lot. ,F: But you could go by sea. ,M: You're right. It's cheaper, isn't it? ,F: You may save at least half of the money. ,M: But don't you think it would take a long time? ,F: But you can rest and enjoy the ocean scenery. You'll definitely enjoy yourselves, I'm sure. ,M: Don't be so sure, we may not go anywhere!
(A) F: You will have a safe and happy journey if you go to Britain by ship. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: You can have a better rest during the voyage if you go to Egypt by train. (D) F: You can save a lot and enjoy the ocean scenery if you go there by air.
Output: B
F: Where are you going to spend your holiday this year, Bob? ,M: Well, my wife's been talking about Egypt recently. She wants to go there and my son would like to go there, too. ,F: Yes, it's an interesting country to see. ,M: But we can't make up our minds yet. You know, a round trip ticket to Egypt costs a lot. ,F: But you could go by sea. ,M: You're right. It's cheaper, isn't it? ,F: You may save at least half of the money. ,M: But don't you think it would take a long time? ,F: But you can rest and enjoy the ocean scenery. You'll definitely enjoy yourselves, I'm sure. ,M: Don't be so sure, we may not go anywhere! ,F: You always hesitate at everything.
(A) M: Sorry, I am being mean. Whether you are going to Egypt or not is your choice. (B) M: Why do you think that I am hesitant about going to Britain? (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: I am not careless. I didn't lose anything when I was in Egypt.
Output: C
F: Hello, Mr.Hudson. This is Rose speaking. I'm calling to see if I can give you my research report this afternoon. It's due today. ,M: Certainly. You can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: I'm so sorry that I don't know your house address, Mr.Green. (C) F: I see. You mean I can bring my exam paper to you office tomorrow. (D) F: Ok. Thank you so much and I will put it at your office this afternoon.
Output: D
F: Hello, Mr.Hudson. This is Rose speaking. I'm calling to see if I can give you my research report this afternoon. It's due today. ,M: Certainly. You can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office. ,F: Would it be alright for me to come by your office at 5:00 o'clock? I couldn't possibly arrive any earlier because I have a dance class and two language classes this afternoon. ,M: Well, I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00 this afternoon. Why not leave it with my secretary? She stays until 5:30.
(A) F: Fine. I can come to your office after you talk to your secretary this afternoon. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Well, what a coincidence. I also have a piano class this afternoon. (D) F: Ok, I will give it to your secretary and I won't interrupt your meeting.
Output: D
F: Excuse me, are you going to buy that textbook? ,M: Well, yeah, I need it for a class. But it's awfully expensive. ,F: Oh, we must be in the same class! Civil engineering? ,M: Yes, that's the one! ,F: Were you there last Friday for the first class? ,M: Yes. I only moved here last Monday, and I registered for the class last Tuesday. By the way, I thought Professor Qian really seemed to know his subject.
(A) F: Great. Since you moved here last month, you must have your first class last Monday. (B) F: Yes. It is great that you registered for class last Monday and had your first class last Tuesday. (C) F: His courses are great. You must learnt a lot of Civil Engineering in your first class last Friday. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: Excuse me, are you going to buy that textbook? ,M: Well, yeah, I need it for a class. But it's awfully expensive. ,F: Oh, we must be in the same class! Civil engineering? ,M: Yes, that's the one! ,F: Were you there last Friday for the first class? ,M: Yes. I only moved here last Monday, and I registered for the class last Tuesday. By the way, I thought Professor Qian really seemed to know his subject. ,F: Yes, his courses are always fantastic, except that he is very strict with his students. Hey, I've got an idea! Why don't we share the cost and use the textbook together? ,M: Sounds great. Then let's sit together next class.
(A) F: Good idea. We can sit together in the marketing class from now on. That is so good. (B) F: OK. We can share the cost of the textbook of marketing and use it together. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Let's share the cost of the textbook and use it together. We can save a lot of money.
Output: D
F: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you. ,M: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages! ,F: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months.
(A) M: Really? You stayed in a town near Toronto for 3 months and you visited your friend in Canada? (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: So, you stayed in a town near London for 2 months and you  did a research program in Canada? (D) M: Really? You've just come back from Canada and you did a research program in Canada?
Output: D
F: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you. ,M: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages! ,F: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months. ,M: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly? ,F: Yes, and I'm going back in March to continue. ,M: Did you enjoy your stay in Canada? ,F: Oh, yes. They were very nice people. I mean, the people I worked with, very friendly and very helpful. ,M: Did you travel a lot there? ,F: No, we were very busy trying to finish the first part before Christmas. But my friends took me to quite a few parties and I never forget the big meal on Thanksgiving Day, and the fun we had on Boxing Day.
(A) M: Ok, I see. You didn't enjoy your stay in Canada and the research program will be finished in March. (B) M: OK, I see. You really traveled a lot there and the research program was finished before Christmas. (C) M: So, part of the research program has been finished and your friends took you to quite a few parties? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you. ,M: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages! ,F: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months. ,M: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly? ,F: Yes, and I'm going back in March to continue. ,M: Did you enjoy your stay in Canada? ,F: Oh, yes. They were very nice people. I mean, the people I worked with, very friendly and very helpful. ,M: Did you travel a lot there? ,F: No, we were very busy trying to finish the first part before Christmas. But my friends took me to quite a few parties and I never forget the big meal on Thanksgiving Day, and the fun we had on Boxing Day. ,M: What Day? ,F: Boxing Day. The day following Christmas Day.
(A) M: Really? The day before Christmas Day? So, the Boxing Day falls on December 24? (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Really? The day following Christmas Day, so the Boxing Day falls on December 26? (D) M: Really? The day following Thanksgiving Day, so the Boxing Day falls on December 26?
Output: C
M: Too much traffic today. I was late for work again!
(A) F: I'm sorry to hear that. You should leave early to avoid the traffic jam. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Did anyone get hurt in the accident you saw this morning? (D) F: Lily told me that you were fined this morning for speeding.
Output: A
M: Too much traffic today. I was late for work again! ,F: I know what you mean. I was stuck for 20 minutes! ,M: Seems to be getting worse every day. ,F: More People are living in the city, more cars on the road. Doesn't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future. ,M: No good for the environment either. Pollution is terrible. Soon we won't be able to breathe the air. ,F: Don't be so gloomy. Everyone's talking about clean energy nowadays. ,M: True, that would be great. But it doesn't solve the traffic problem.
(A) F: Now there are few private cars on the road, the road is full of buses. (B) F: The air pollution around me has improved a lot in recent years, because there are fewer and fewer cars on the road now. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: The government will push hard for clean energy, and I hope eventually it will surely reduce traffic congestion.
Output: D
M: Too much traffic today. I was late for work again! ,F: I know what you mean. I was stuck for 20 minutes! ,M: Seems to be getting worse every day. ,F: More People are living in the city, more cars on the road. Doesn't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future. ,M: No good for the environment either. Pollution is terrible. Soon we won't be able to breathe the air. ,F: Don't be so gloomy. Everyone's talking about clean energy nowadays. ,M: True, that would be great. But it doesn't solve the traffic problem. ,F: That's right. I think if more people took the bus, then there would be fewer cars on the road. ,M: The bus? You can't fit anymore people on the bus. They are always crowded! ,F: Well, then we need more buses.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I think you are right, people should drive to work by themselves, it can save time and won't be late. (C) M: Yes, I also think buses should be the first choice for people. (D) M: Yes, we should take the subway to work like you suggested.
Output: C
F: Hello, Lin Fang! ,M: Oh! Hi, Lucy! ,F: What's the next lesson, Lin Fang? ,M: English. ,F: Oh, good! That's my favorite subject. ,M: That's because you always find it so easy. I find it very difficult so I don't like it much.
(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: I'm glad that you think English is easy, but I find English is really hard, so it is the lesson I don't like most. (C) F: I agree with you that English is difficult, that's why Chinese is my favorite course. (D) F: My sister Nancy finds English quite difficult too.
Output: D
F: Hello, Lin Fang! ,M: Oh! Hi, Lucy! ,F: What's the next lesson, Lin Fang? ,M: English. ,F: Oh, good! That's my favorite subject. ,M: That's because you always find it so easy. I find it very difficult so I don't like it much. ,F: Nancy finds English quite difficult too. But she says it's her favorite subject. ,M: Yes, I know, and her second favorite subject is math. ,F: Math is my worst. I don't like it. I always get the answers wrong. ,M: So if English is your favorite subject, what's your second favorite? ,F: PE. What about you?
(A) M: So English is your second favorite class? It's mine too! (B) M: Well, your second favorite class is PE, that's my favorite class! (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Oh, Math is your favorite class? That' my favorite class.
Output: C
F: Hello, Lin Fang! ,M: Oh! Hi, Lucy! ,F: What's the next lesson, Lin Fang? ,M: English. ,F: Oh, good! That's my favorite subject. ,M: That's because you always find it so easy. I find it very difficult so I don't like it much. ,F: Nancy finds English quite difficult too. But she says it's her favorite subject. ,M: Yes, I know, and her second favorite subject is math. ,F: Math is my worst. I don't like it. I always get the answers wrong. ,M: So if English is your favorite subject, what's your second favorite? ,F: PE. What about you? ,M: I'm not sure. Both Chinese and science are my favorite subjects. I think I like Chinese a little more than science. ,F: You are very different from Nancy. She doesn't like science at all.
(A) M: Yeah, Nancy also told me before she didn't like science. (B) M: Well, I know that Nancy does best in Math, just like you did always. (C) M: Yeah, I know that Nancy likes Chinese, but I really don't like it because it is too difficult. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: Well, how was your honeymoon? ,F: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing. ,M: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though. ,F: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You looked tanned too! Did you go somewhere?
(A) M: I went to Florida when you spent honeymoon in Bali, and I also queued a lot like you. (B) M: Haha, I enjoyed sunshine in Hawaii, but I didn't queue a lot like you suffered in Florida. (C) M: Nowhere. You spent hours waiting for bus, no wonder you didn't have good time there. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
M: Well, how was your honeymoon? ,F: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing. ,M: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though. ,F: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You looked tanned too! Did you go somewhere? ,M: My friends and I just got back from Bali. ,F: Wow! Bali has some of the best beaches in the world, doesn't it? ,M: Yes, we were lucky. My friends father owns a resort on one of the islands. So we were able to stay for free.
(A) F: I didn't get tanned during honeymoon, but good to know you had a nice tan in Florida. (B) F: It's cool to stay on Bali Islands for free. You must have enjoyed the sunshine and beach. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Good to know that you were happy going to Paris. I also had a good honeymoon there.
Output: B
M: Well, how was your honeymoon? ,F: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing. ,M: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though. ,F: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You looked tanned too! Did you go somewhere? ,M: My friends and I just got back from Bali. ,F: Wow! Bali has some of the best beaches in the world, doesn't it? ,M: Yes, we were lucky. My friends father owns a resort on one of the islands. So we were able to stay for free. ,F: Did you go diving while you were there? ,M: I took a few diving classes before. But I didn't really like it. So I played table tennis instead. ,F: Did you take any pictures in the ocean? ,M: I've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish. I'll show them to you next time I see you.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: I can't believe that you didn't go diving and you didn't even try diving classes. (C) F: I am glad that you enjoy diving in Florida, though you didn't play table tennis. (D) F: Despite everything you enjoyed in Bali, I still think it's a pity you didn't go diving.
Output: D
M: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon. ,F: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning. ,M: Oh, I thought about moving to. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today. ,F: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity? 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: That means $35 will cost to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago. (C) M: Today, as five years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $20 for 2 months. (D) M: Electricity is cheaper today. 5 years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $40 for 2 months.
Output: A
M: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon. ,F: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning.
(A) M: Our college dormitory is really not well-equipped, because it doesn't have air conditioner. (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: It is wise for us to study for the final exam in an expensive hotel. It is really quiet, right? (D) M: I agree with you. We are comfortable because we live in an apartment with an air conditioner now.
Output: A
M: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: It is a good idea to study in the library. The dormitory is cold. (C) F: Ok, you can study in the dormitory tomorrow. I will go out. (D) F: I'm afraid that it cost a lot to study in the comfortable apartment.
Output: A
M: Nancy, how are you feeling this morning? You're not looking very good. ,F: No. I'm not in the best of health.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: I'm glad that you are in the best of health. (C) M: I'm so surprised that you are not feeling very well. Because you never study. (D) M: Yeah, I can tell that you are not feeling very well.
Output: D
M: Nancy, how are you feeling this morning? You're not looking very good. ,F: No. I'm not in the best of health. ,M: It's the same old story, isn't it? Overwork! Listen, Nancy. You can't go on burning the candle at both ends! ,F: You're right, but I want to use every minute of my time studying my subjects. Besides, I'm under a lot of pressure in class. Sometimes I can't follow the professor and very often I'm not able to take notes while listening. I have to check notes with my friend, which is very time-consuming.
(A) M: Yeah, taking notes while listening is quite difficult. Maybe you can ask others for help. (B) M: I can understand. But the professor's criticize in class can help you to improve. Besides, taking notes is easy for you. (C) M: I can understand. Maybe you should relax and not be afraid of the examination. Besides, taking notes is easy for you. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
M: Nancy, how are you feeling this morning? You're not looking very good. ,F: No. I'm not in the best of health. ,M: It's the same old story, isn't it? Overwork! Listen, Nancy. You can't go on burning the candle at both ends! ,F: You're right, but I want to use every minute of my time studying my subjects. Besides, I'm under a lot of pressure in class. Sometimes I can't follow the professor and very often I'm not able to take notes while listening. I have to check notes with my friend, which is very time-consuming. ,M: I can understand Nancy. But if you go and working so hard, you could become ill and that would waste lots of time. Do you sleep enough? ,F: Well, about 5 hours a day.
(A) M: That's great. Sleeping about six hours a day is enough. (B) M: That's great. Five-hour sleep is enough. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Great! Sleeping about four hours a day is enough for students like you.
Output: C
M: Hello. I'd like some information about the trip to Kathmandu. ,F: Yes, of course. How can I help you? ,M: Well, how do we travel? ,F: It's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping. ,M: And how many people in a group? ,F: Well, the bus sleeps 10. Usually, there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers, and a girl to look after you. ,M: So, we sleep normally on the bus? ,F: Yes. The bus is fully equipped for cooking, and it's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Great! I'm so excited to have meals on the bus during the trip. (C) M: Fast-food shops are good choices for having meals during the trip. I'm so glad that we don't need to have meals on the bus. (D) M: I'm so glad that we will have meals in hotels instead of on the bus.
Output: B
M: Hello. I'd like some information about the trip to Kathmandu. ,F: Yes, of course. How can I help you? ,M: Well, how do we travel? ,F: It's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping. ,M: And how many people in a group? ,F: Well, the bus sleeps 10. Usually, there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers, and a girl to look after you. ,M: So, we sleep normally on the bus? ,F: Yes. The bus is fully equipped for cooking, and it's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits. ,M: Uh...We leave from London? ,F: Yes, and returned to London. ,M: Is there anything special we need to bring? ,F: Oh, we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring. Of course, space is limited. ,M: Oh yes, I understand that. Now, can you tell me about the time to book? ,F: Well, it depends. Usually 6 or 8 months before your trip. Could you come to our office and we can go over the details if you're interested it?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: No problem. I'll come to your office for more information. (C) M: Sure, I'm so glad to bring suitable clothes and some other things to you, as you suggested. (D) M: No problem. I'll see you at my office for more information.
Output: B
M: Hello. I'd like some information about the trip to Kathmandu. ,F: Yes, of course. How can I help you? ,M: Well, how do we travel? ,F: It's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping. ,M: And how many people in a group? ,F: Well, the bus sleeps 10. Usually, there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers, and a girl to look after you. ,M: So, we sleep normally on the bus? ,F: Yes. The bus is fully equipped for cooking, and it's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits. ,M: Uh...We leave from London? ,F: Yes, and returned to London. ,M: Is there anything special we need to bring? ,F: Oh, we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring. Of course, space is limited. ,M: Oh yes, I understand that. Now, can you tell me about the time to book? ,F: Well, it depends. Usually 6 or 8 months before your trip. Could you come to our office and we can go over the details if you're interested it? ,M: OK. I'll come and see you next Wednesday. ,F: Yes, thanks for ringing.
(A) M: Wait a minute. I remember that we leave from Manchester, as you said, right? (B) M: Wait a minute. I already booked the journey last week. Could you give me a receipt? (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Wait a minute. I forgot to ask about the cost. So how much will the journey cost?
Output: D