niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Mom, I'm a little worried about college. I just don't know what to study. I don't know what my major should be. ,F: That can be a difficult decision, John. ,M: How can I decide? ,F: Well, I'd start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do? ,M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interest I guess. ,F: What do you mean by helping people? ,M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better. ,F: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine then. ,M: Uh... I don't know. ,F: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make. ,M: How do I figure that? ,F: You can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay.
(A) M: I'm happy talking with you, professor. Now I'm clear about the research for my graduation thesis. (B) M: After the talk, have you decided your future job? You'll graduate from college soon, my daughter. (C) M: As a graduate of your university, I suggest you choose popular majors. Do you have other questions? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Mom, I'm a little worried about college. I just don't know what to study. I don't know what my major should be. ,F: That can be a difficult decision, John. ,M: How can I decide? ,F: Well, I'd start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do? ,M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interest I guess. ,F: What do you mean by helping people? ,M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better. ,F: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine then. ,M: Uh... I don't know. ,F: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make. ,M: How do I figure that? ,F: You can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay. ,M: I want to have a well paid job so that I can have money to travel.
(A) F: Then you can read reports and data at the library on well-paid jobs and relevant majors. (B) F: You can search online for information on possible incomes of our son's major, honey. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Since you want decent jobs, not well-paid jobs, just go and search at the library, brother.
Output: A
M: Mom, I'm a little worried about college. I just don't know what to study. I don't know what my major should be. ,F: That can be a difficult decision, John. ,M: How can I decide? ,F: Well, I'd start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do? ,M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interest I guess. ,F: What do you mean by helping people? ,M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better. ,F: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine then. ,M: Uh... I don't know. ,F: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make. ,M: How do I figure that? ,F: You can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay. ,M: I want to have a well paid job so that I can have money to travel.
(A) F: I see. You dislike traveling, but you want to earn more money to learn dancing. (B) F: I admire your dream of earning more money from work to help the poor, darling. (C) F: If you want a well-paid to travel around, choose one next year upon graduation. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
M: Mom, I'm a little worried about college. I just don't know what to study. I don't know what my major should be. ,F: That can be a difficult decision, John. ,M: How can I decide? ,F: Well, I'd start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do? ,M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interest I guess. ,F: What do you mean by helping people? ,M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better. ,F: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine then. ,M: Uh... I don't know. ,F: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make. ,M: How do I figure that? ,F: You can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay. ,M: I want to have a well paid job so that I can have money to travel. ,F: Well, there you go. Income is going to influence you most in your choice of nature. There is one other thing you should consider, too. ,M: What's that? ,F: You know, scholarships, then money given to you for college. You might want to pick a major that will allow you to get a special scholarship. I know you'll make the right decision.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Thank you, mom, you have been so supportive to my decisions on major. (C) M: Don't be impatient, I need your advise on my college graduation thesis. (D) M: Boss, your critical opinions will help me a lot in preparing for the meeting.
Output: B
F: I'm pretty busy these days. I was given a new research project by the professor. He asked me to find research information about countries in Asia. ,M: Isn't it interesting? ,F: Yes, and there's much information I can get. But I was told to finish it in 3 days.
(A) M: So, there's much information you can get and you have to finish the research project in three days? (B) M: So, it's not interesting and you have to finish the research project in three days? (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Really? You were told to finish it in 4 days and you have to travel in Asia?
Output: A
F: I'm pretty busy these days. I was given a new research project by the professor. He asked me to find research information about countries in Asia. ,M: Isn't it interesting? ,F: Yes, and there's much information I can get. But I was told to finish it in 3 days. ,M: What kind of information do you have to get? ,F: Mainly cultural customs, holidays and something like that. ,M: I'm pretty good at that kind of thing. ,F: Really? Then tell me how many languages are spoken in India. ,M: Uh...I think English and maybe a lot? ,F: And when was the Great Wall of China built? ,M: Sorry, I have no idea. Oh, I guess I can help you look it up on the Internet.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: So, you know when the Great Wall of China was built because you went to China a long time ago? (C) F: Well, it seems that you can't provide useful information for me. But thanks for looking it up on the dictionary for me. (D) F: Well, it seems that you can't provide useful information for me. But thanks for looking it up on the Internet for me.
Output: D
F: I'm pretty busy these days. I was given a new research project by the professor. He asked me to find research information about countries in Asia. ,M: Isn't it interesting? ,F: Yes, and there's much information I can get. But I was told to finish it in 3 days. ,M: What kind of information do you have to get? ,F: Mainly cultural customs, holidays and something like that. ,M: I'm pretty good at that kind of thing. ,F: Really? Then tell me how many languages are spoken in India. ,M: Uh...I think English and maybe a lot? ,F: And when was the Great Wall of China built? ,M: Sorry, I have no idea. Oh, I guess I can help you look it up on the Internet.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: So, although there's not much information I can get, you will search the information online for me? (C) F: So, as you have no idea, you mean you will search the information online for me? (D) F: So, as the information are not about cultural customs or holidays, you will have a talk with the professor?
Output: C
F: Hey, taxi! Ah, great! Thanks for stopping. ,M: Where to? ,F: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art. How long does it take to get there? ,M: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
(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: At most 30 minutes? The National Museum of Art is close from here. (C) F: About 40 minutes? The National Museum of Art is not very close from here. (D) F: At most 30 minutes? The National Museum of Art is close from here. I will go there by bus.
Output: B
F: Hey, taxi! Ah, great! Thanks for stopping. ,M: Where to? ,F: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art. How long does it take to get there? ,M: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. ,F: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes? ,M: Well, I would guess around 6 o'clock. Is this your first time to the city?
(A) F: Yes. Why does the museum close so early at about 4:30 pm? (B) F: Yes. The museum closes at about 6:00 pm, right? (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Yes. The museum closes at about 6:00 pm, right? I am taking bus there now.
Output: B
F: I've been thinking about our holiday and I wouldn't mind going to Barcelona or Madrid. ,M: Oh no, not Spain again! That's where we went last year. ,F: Well, have you got any better suggestions? ,M: I was thinking of Paris, or even London might be nice. ,F: I don't fancy London. I'd rather go abroad for our holiday. Let's go to Paris.
(A) M: So when should we go on our vocation and go to Spain? It is our first time to Spain. (B) M: I wonder whether we should go on a holiday or not, but I don't want to ge to Paris. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Yes, let's go to Spain for the coming holiday, we haven't been there for five years.
Output: C
F: I've been thinking about our holiday and I wouldn't mind going to Barcelona or Madrid. ,M: Oh no, not Spain again! That's where we went last year. ,F: Well, have you got any better suggestions? ,M: I was thinking of Paris, or even London might be nice. ,F: I don't fancy London. I'd rather go abroad for our holiday. Let's go to Paris.
(A) M: Paris is a good city, and passports are not needed since we won't go abroad. This summer vacation must be wonderful. (B) M: Maybe we can go to London since you don't want to go abroad. And it is more convenient without taking passports with us. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: But I suggest we stay inland since we have been to Paris last year. There are still many cities in Spain that we can choose.
Output: C
M: Is there any place in the hotel where we can amuse ourselves? ,F: If you want to take a walk, you can go to the garden. It is very relaxing there. ,M: That sounds good. But is that the only place to go? ,F: No, sir, there is a Recreation Center on the ground floor. You can play table tennis and go bowling. ,M: I don't plan to play sports. I'd like a place to relax myself. ,F: Yes, sir. There is a music teahouse where you can enjoy both classical music and modern music while having some Chinese tea or other drinks. ,M: Oh, great! Thank you very much.
(A) F: It's my pleasure. I hope you enjoy your sports time on the ground floor, sir. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: You're welcome. As a secretary, it's my duty to find you a place to work. (D) F: It's ok, just don't forget to take medicines on time and do some sports.
Output: B
M: Is there any place in the hotel where we can amuse ourselves? ,F: If you want to take a walk, you can go to the garden. It is very relaxing there. ,M: That sounds good. But is that the only place to go? ,F: No, sir, there is a Recreation Center on the ground floor. You can play table tennis and go bowling.
(A) M: Great! I'll take a walk in the garden on the third floor. (B) M: Ok, I'll take a walk on the second floor. Thanks for telling me. (C) M: Great! I'll go down to the ground floor and have fun there. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: How much is this piano, please? ,M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me. ,M: That's the best piano hit our store. ,F: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano.
(A) M: If you want to buy yourself a piano, this one is perfect. It is a niche brand and is the best piano in our store. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: This is the best piano we have and it costs only $1500. It should be the best choice for your son. (D) M: This piano will suit your daughter very well since it is the most famous brand. She must like it.
Output: D
F: How much is this piano, please? ,M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me.
(A) M: Its price is very high indeed, because it is the best piano in our store and its brand is very famous. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Yes, $3000 is a very high price. But if you want to buy a good piano, this should be the first choice. (D) M: If you think its price is very low, we have more expensive ones. This one is just medium in our store.
Output: A
M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me. ,M: That's the best piano hit our store. ,F: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano. ,M: Then how about this one made in New York? It's priced at only $620. ,F: I hope its quality is guaranteed. ,M: Oh, yes, madam. As ours is a well known store, our goods are always dependable. ,F: Can you make it any cheaper? It's the first time that I've visited your store. ,M: For the first time, I'll make it an even figure $600.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: $600 is a fair price. Can you deliver it to my house before the twenty-first December? (C) F: OK, I will pay you $620 for this piano even though your store is not very well know. (D) F: $600 is a affordable price. I will buy this one made in Washington for my son.
Output: B
F: How much is this piano, please? ,M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me. ,M: That's the best piano hit our store. ,F: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano. ,M: Then how about this one made in New York? It's priced at only $620. ,F: I hope its quality is guaranteed. ,M: Oh, yes, madam. As ours is a well known store, our goods are always dependable. ,F: Can you make it any cheaper? It's the first time that I've visited your store. ,M: For the first time, I'll make it an even figure $600. ,F: Thank you. By the way, can you have it delivered? ,M: Yes, of course, madam. We will deliver it free of charge.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Your store is not well-known, but I still feel it is worthy to spend $1000 in your store to buy a piano for my daughter. (C) F: Thank you for delivering the piano for free. Your service is very good even though your store is not well known. (D) F: Oh, your are so considerate to deliver the piano for free. I'm sure I will come back if my daughter need a new one.
Output: D
M: Hello, I want to ask you how to draw money. ,F: There is quite a long line in front of the bank windows. Please use this machine.
(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: Since there are few people in the bank, I'll just wait in front of the windows. (C) M: I need to go to the bank after we have meals in this nice restaurant. (D) M: I need to go to the bank after we check out in the hotel.
Output: A
M: What a beautiful necklace! ,F: It was my grandmothers'. ,M: She gave it to you as a birthday gift?
(A) F: Oh, I see. Your grandma gave it to you as a birthday presents. (B) F: Oh, she gave the ear rings to you before she passed away. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Oh, I'm sorry. The necklace looks so good on you.
Output: D
M: What a beautiful necklace! ,F: It was my grandmothers'. ,M: She gave it to you as a birthday gift? ,F: No, she gave it to me before she passed away. ,M: I see. That's a beautiful vase. Is it from your grandmother, too? ,F: No, it comes from China. My husband went to China on business last month and bought it for me.
(A) M: Oh, I don't know that Canada have such beautiful plate! (B) M: Oh, you mean your grandma got those beautiful vase form Japan? (C) M: Yeah, China is famous for its fine china. That's a really beautiful vase. (D) M: 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: Good morning, sir. May I come in? ,M: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right? ,F: Yes. ,M: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account? ,F: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is the procedure? ,M: Would you like to open an account in a single name or in joint names? ,F: I would like to open a joint account with my father.
(A) M: OK. You want a saving account with a single name, don't you? (B) M: Sure. You need to open a saving account in joint names with your mother. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: OK. Why do you want to open a checking account in a single name?
Output: C
F: Good morning, sir. May I come in? ,M: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right? ,F: Yes. ,M: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account? ,F: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is the procedure? ,M: Would you like to open an account in a single name or in joint names? ,F: I would like to open a joint account with my father. ,M: In that case, both of you have to present identification papers and a set of two photographs each.
(A) F: Thank you. That will be four photos in total, right? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: OK. We need to prepare 3 photos in total, don't we? (D) F: Are you sure that we only need 2 photos in total?
Output: A
F: Good morning, sir. May I come in? ,M: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right? ,F: Yes. ,M: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account? ,F: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is the procedure? ,M: Would you like to open an account in a single name or in joint names? ,F: I would like to open a joint account with my father. ,M: In that case, both of you have to present identification papers and a set of two photographs each. ,F: Would it be alright if I brought a photo copy of my driving license? ,M: Yes, that will be fine. In fact, photo copies of your voters card, electricity bill or driving license are accepted. ,F: Is that all that is required? ,M: Just one more requirement. We need an introduction by the account holder of our bank. ,F: Fine, I will get that. Just two more clarifications please. What is the minimum bank balance needed for opening the account and what is the interest rate on the saving account? ,M: The minimum balance is $500 and we're offering an interest rate of 3.5% on the saving account these days. ,F: I'll be back with all the stuff needed. ,M: Yes, on opening accounts with us, we will give you a checkbook for withdrawals and a passbook for keeping account. Both you and your father can operate the account. ,F: Thank you for all the help.
(A) M: No problem. Remember only you and your brothers or sisters can withdraw money from this account. (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: Sure. Your parents can both withdraw money from the account. You can ask me if you have any questions. (D) M: Sure. Both you and your father can use this checking account. You can ask me if you have any questions.
Output: B
F: Good morning, sir. May I come in? ,M: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right? ,F: Yes. ,M: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account? ,F: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is the procedure? ,M: Would you like to open an account in a single name or in joint names? ,F: I would like to open a joint account with my father. ,M: In that case, both of you have to present identification papers and a set of two photographs each. ,F: Would it be alright if I brought a photo copy of my driving license? ,M: Yes, that will be fine. In fact, photo copies of your voters card, electricity bill or driving license are accepted. ,F: Is that all that is required? ,M: Just one more requirement. We need an introduction by the account holder of our bank. ,F: Fine, I will get that. Just two more clarifications please. What is the minimum bank balance needed for opening the account and what is the interest rate on the saving account? ,M: The minimum balance is $500 and we're offering an interest rate of 3.5% on the saving account these days. ,F: I'll be back with all the stuff needed.
(A) M: Yes. You should have identification paper, some clarifications, a letter of introduction and some money to open an account. (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: Yes. You need identification paper, photograph, a letter of introduction and some money to open an account. (D) M: OK. Remember to bring a letter of introduction, photographs, a check book and some money when you come back.
Output: C
F: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position. ,M: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact. ,F: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news? ,M: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess.
(A) F: Will you tell me the news in the evening? (B) F: Wow, Katie must be surprised then. (C) F: Katie has already knows the news. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
F: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position. ,M: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact. ,F: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news? ,M: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess. ,F: Well, I lived there in two thousand and ten. It's not that different from the US. The weather is the same and the local people have similar customs, but the food is much better in France. What about your family? Are they all moving with you? ,M: I hope to move everyone in a few months. I definitely don't like the idea of spending my year without Katie and our kids.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: French food is terrible. (C) F: The weather there is different from here. (D) F: The schools there are quiet different from US.
Output: A
F: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position. ,M: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact. ,F: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news? ,M: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess. ,F: Well, I lived there in two thousand and ten. It's not that different from the US. The weather is the same and the local people have similar customs, but the food is much better in France. What about your family? Are they all moving with you? ,M: I hope to move everyone in a few months. I definitely don't like the idea of spending my year without Katie and our kids. ,F: Well, that's what a lot of people in our department say I suppose.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: I want to take them to France, but I enjoy being alone in France more. (C) M: I want to keep them in America (D) M: I hope to bring my family to France.
Output: D
F: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position. ,M: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact. ,F: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news? ,M: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess. ,F: Well, I lived there in two thousand and ten. It's not that different from the US. The weather is the same and the local people have similar customs, but the food is much better in France. What about your family? Are they all moving with you? ,M: I hope to move everyone in a few months. I definitely don't like the idea of spending my year without Katie and our kids. ,F: Well, that's what a lot of people in our department say I suppose. ,M: Yeah, only time will tell. I'll buy you sandwiches, OK? ,F: No, no, it's my treat.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Thank you for your sandwich, dear colleague. (C) M: Dear, I'll stay there for one year? (D) F: Your co-worker is calling you to work.
Output: B
F: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring. ,M: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Oh, I already knew that you read the book. (C) F: Why do you color in this photo, George? (D) F: Why do you write so many notes in the book?
Output: A
F: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring. ,M: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things. ,F: Like what? ,M: Main ideas are yellow. Important details to remember are pink and the light green is for difficult ideas.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Oh, I know. Green is for the important details. (C) F: Oh, I know. Green is for a bit more difficult texts. (D) F: Oh, I know. Dark green is for a bit more difficult texts.
Output: C
F: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring. ,M: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things. ,F: Like what? ,M: Main ideas are yellow. Important details to remember are pink and the light green is for difficult ideas. ,F: This seems like a lot of activities. Aren't you wasting your time? ,M: I don't think so, mom. I'll read it all tonight. I'll listen to it tomorrow. And then when it's time to study, I will already know most of the information. ,F: In my day, we just read the book and tried to remember the information. ,M: The teacher told us the importance of active reading. And it's the best way to learn at whatever speed you choose.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: I see. You mean active reading shows students what they already know and it is useful for slow students. (C) F: I see. You mean active reading is a good learning method for both slow and fast students. (D) F: I see. You mean active reading is a good learning method for both slow students but not fast students.
Output: C
M: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sally? ,F: No, Brad, I'm waiting for a package to be delivered. ,M: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Is it mom home? ,F: No, mom went to work.
(A) M: I don't like to stay at home waiting for delivery. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: I don't like to stay at home waiting for take-out food. (D) M: I don't want my packages to be stolen when shopping online.
Output: A
M: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sally? ,F: No, Brad, I'm waiting for a package to be delivered. ,M: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Is it mom home? ,F: No, mom went to work. ,M: Just downloaded app to keep track of your package. You can just come back when you get a delivery notice. ,F: No, thanks, Mr. Bossy. Even they leave the package for a short time, someone could steal it.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: You should download an app to keep track of your package to make sure the arrival time of your package. (C) M: Mom is cleaning the house. (D) M: An app can't keep track of you package.
Output: B
F: More and more people are using reusable grocery bags now. ,M: They're much stronger than plastic bags. And I can fit more in them, too. ,F: Grocery stores like them, too. Because they can make money by selling them. ,M: What's more, you can use them for more than one purpose. I heard that only 3% of plastic bags (?). Imagine all that waste.
(A) F: Yes! With reusable bags, we can do many things other than shopping. (B) F: I like reusable bags, also because grocery stores give them for free. (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: Reusable bag is lighter and easier to carry, though it only has one use.
Output: A
F: More and more people are using reusable grocery bags now. ,M: They're much stronger than plastic bags. And I can fit more in them, too. ,F: Grocery stores like them, too. Because they can make money by selling them. ,M: What's more, you can use them for more than one purpose. I heard that only 3% of plastic bags (?). Imagine all that waste. ,F: And my local grocery store, regular plastic bags aren't free anymore. In addition, they take $0.10 off your bill for every reusable bag you bring yourself. ,M: It's great to see we're taking steps to create a healthier environment.
(A) F: Sure. With the 10%, I mean $1 discount, people will be encouraged to buy it. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: I think the 10-cent discount is a good sign to encourage us to use reusable bags. (D) F: Even though plastic bags are always free, reusable bags are also 10 cents cheaper.
Output: C
F: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media. ,M: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do. ,F: What do you mean by trade-off? ,M: What it cause not only money but in terms of whether it does good to your life. I have no real machines in my apartment. Well, I do have an FM radio.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: What do you do with your FM radio in your apartment? What do you always listen to? (C) F: You have a video camera? Really nice! Why do you have so many real machines? (D) F: Since you have so many machines, why don't you get yourself a FM radio?
Output: B
F: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media. ,M: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do. ,F: What do you mean by trade-off? ,M: What it cause not only money but in terms of whether it does good to your life. I have no real machines in my apartment. Well, I do have an FM radio. ,F: Yeah, what do you listen to? ,M: Oh, weather reports, good music. And I have a telephone now, but I lived for 8 years without one. ,F: Eight years without a telephone? ,M: Well, I discovered there were telephones on every street corner and I really didn't need one for anything.
(A) F: Why do you think you don't need a telephone? You need to contact with others. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Yes, the telephone bills might be a burden, but there are few telephones on the street. (D) F: Why do you think you don't need it? There is no telephone on the street.
Output: A
F: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media. ,M: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do. ,F: What do you mean by trade-off? ,M: What it cause not only money but in terms of whether it does good to your life. I have no real machines in my apartment. Well, I do have an FM radio. ,F: Yeah, what do you listen to? ,M: Oh, weather reports, good music. And I have a telephone now, but I lived for 8 years without one. ,F: Eight years without a telephone? ,M: Well, I discovered there were telephones on every street corner and I really didn't need one for anything. ,F: Do you have a computer? ,M: I do not own a computer. Because when I go on the Internet, I'm always disappointed. You see, I think more than technology destroys all the beauty and meaning in life. That's not the way I want to live my life. ,F: Aren't there any good things that the modern media bring us? ,M: Well, the only modern form of media I really like is the jet plane. I mean I know it's not the media. But I really considered it to be a form of communication. It is allowed me to travel all over the world. I get great enjoyment out of traveling. I link up with people from foreign countries. I meet them. I talked to them. And so in that way, the jet plane has improved international communication, much more than fax or email will ever do.
(A) F: I am happy to know that you get great enjoyment when you go on the Internet. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: You consider jet plane as the only modern form of media? But why don't you like traveling? (D) F: You mean you link up with people from foreign countries by the Internet, right?
Output: B
M: When I think of giving a good gift, I think about my uncle. ,F: Why is that? I know he gave you a snow globe yesterday. Doesn't that seem like a strange gift? ,M: Well, I'll be honest, his gifts can be out of times, but they just make me laugh. ,F: I'm glad. But my family always give very practical gifts. ,M: Oh, like what? ,F: We give gift cards of our favorite stores or even just money. ,M: Emm, I guess those are useful. But they don't seem like very fun gifts to receive. ,F: That's ridiculous. Gift cards and cash are always fun to receive. ,M: Gift cards and cash are practical. But they're not very imaginative.
(A) F: I agree with you that giving a card is too realistic, and the recipient should not be full of expectations and imagination. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: You don't like to give gift cards as a present to other person directly because they are not practical. (D) F: I think choosing a gift card for someone is a waste of time.
Output: A
M: When I think of giving a good gift, I think about my uncle. ,F: Why is that? I know he gave you a snow globe yesterday. Doesn't that seem like a strange gift? ,M: Well, I'll be honest, his gifts can be out of times, but they just make me laugh. ,F: I'm glad. But my family always give very practical gifts. ,M: Oh, like what? ,F: We give gift cards of our favorite stores or even just money. ,M: Emm, I guess those are useful. But they don't seem like very fun gifts to receive. ,F: That's ridiculous. Gift cards and cash are always fun to receive. ,M: Gift cards and cash are practical. But they're not very imaginative. ,F: So, I can use them to buy anything I want. I like that. ,M: But giving a gift like that is taking the easy way out. You're not taking the time to select a gift you know the person will enjoy. ,F: OK, but what if the giver is wrong? What if you don't like the gift? ,M: In that case, I'll just ask for the receipt and return it. Or I regift it. ,F: Ah, how awkward. ,M: Well, people understand. And I'm always grateful for any gift. ,F: Really? If someone buys you something random, then they probably won't really thinking of you. ,M: That's true. A good gift should be thoughtful. ,F: So what makes a snow globe from your uncle so special? ,M: Winter is our favorite season. We both love snow. ,F: How nice. I see your point now. But for my birthday, please don't try to guess what I might like. A simple gift card is fine.
(A) M: I'm glad I convinced you, and you prefer thoughtful gifts like the snow globe. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I will tell you directly and gratefully that I like gift card. (D) M: I consider myself a direct and grateful person.
Output: D
M: When I think of giving a good gift, I think about my uncle. ,F: Why is that? I know he gave you a snow globe yesterday. Doesn't that seem like a strange gift? ,M: Well, I'll be honest, his gifts can be out of times, but they just make me laugh. ,F: I'm glad. But my family always give very practical gifts. ,M: Oh, like what? ,F: We give gift cards of our favorite stores or even just money. ,M: Emm, I guess those are useful. But they don't seem like very fun gifts to receive. ,F: That's ridiculous. Gift cards and cash are always fun to receive. ,M: Gift cards and cash are practical. But they're not very imaginative. ,F: So, I can use them to buy anything I want. I like that. ,M: But giving a gift like that is taking the easy way out. You're not taking the time to select a gift you know the person will enjoy. ,F: OK, but what if the giver is wrong? What if you don't like the gift? ,M: In that case, I'll just ask for the receipt and return it. Or I regift it. ,F: Ah, how awkward. ,M: Well, people understand. And I'm always grateful for any gift. ,F: Really? If someone buys you something random, then they probably won't really thinking of you. ,M: That's true. A good gift should be thoughtful. ,F: So what makes a snow globe from your uncle so special? ,M: Winter is our favorite season. We both love snow. ,F: How nice. I see your point now. But for my birthday, please don't try to guess what I might like. A simple gift card is fine. ,M: OK, dear.
(A) F: Thank you for giving me some practical suggestions on gift giving. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: I like gifts that are well chosen, and you like practical ones, like gift card, we are different on gift giving. (D) F: I realize that we have different opinions on gift-giving.
Output: D
M: Excuse me, Alice, I've never used this place before. Can you tell me how to use the machines? ,F: What do you mean? These are the washing machines. Those big things over there are the dryers. ,M: I see. Do the machines have soap in them? ,F: No, of course not. You have to put soap in. Did you bring your soap? ,M: No, I don't have soap. ,F: Well, you can buy some over there. ,M: Thanks. OK, I have my soap. ,F: My god, you really bought a lot. Why do you need so much? ,M: I don't know. I want my clothes to be clean. ,F: But you can't use so much. The machines won't be able to remove the soap completely. On the contrary, too many bubbles trapped dirt, allowing bacteria to build up.
(A) M: Thank you. Now I know where to buy soap. I really need one. (B) M: With your information, I'm sure that I can survive on the campus. That's what I need the most. (C) M: OK, I'll pay attention to the soap. What are the steps to turn on the machine and to wash clothes? (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
M: Excuse me, Alice, I've never used this place before. Can you tell me how to use the machines? ,F: What do you mean? These are the washing machines. Those big things over there are the dryers. ,M: I see. Do the machines have soap in them? ,F: No, of course not. You have to put soap in. Did you bring your soap? ,M: No, I don't have soap. ,F: Well, you can buy some over there. ,M: Thanks. OK, I have my soap. ,F: My god, you really bought a lot. Why do you need so much? ,M: I don't know. I want my clothes to be clean. ,F: But you can't use so much. The machines won't be able to remove the soap completely. On the contrary, too many bubbles trapped dirt, allowing bacteria to build up.
(A) M: I see. According to you, too much soap would produce few bubbles, so bacteria would then grow. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: You're absolutely right. Too much soap would produce dirt in the clothes. (D) M: Indeed, too much soap would require much more water to clean, though the machines can have them removed completely.
Output: B
M: Excuse me, Alice, I've never used this place before. Can you tell me how to use the machines? ,F: What do you mean? These are the washing machines. Those big things over there are the dryers. ,M: I see. Do the machines have soap in them? ,F: No, of course not. You have to put soap in. Did you bring your soap? ,M: No, I don't have soap. ,F: Well, you can buy some over there. ,M: Thanks. OK, I have my soap. ,F: My god, you really bought a lot. Why do you need so much? ,M: I don't know. I want my clothes to be clean. ,F: But you can't use so much. The machines won't be able to remove the soap completely. On the contrary, too many bubbles trapped dirt, allowing bacteria to build up. ,M: Oh, I guess I didn't know. I have never washed close before. ,F: What? Did you say you never wash clothes before? ,M: Yes, never. ,F: I can't believe it. How can that be? ,M: My mother always did it.
(A) F: I am excited, because I can be your teacher now. Remember what I said, put more soap. (B) F: Oh, darling, I feel so disappointed. Your grandma shouldn't have done so much washing for you. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: I still can't imagine that. You never washed clothes before? Never?
Output: D
F: Hi, Dan, I'm calling to check on that order of 100 computers were the tenth of September. However, it has been delayed for 2 days. ,M: Yes, I know. I mean to call you and tell you that the factory is short of hands at the moment. They say they can get the order to you by the eighteenth. ,F: Oh, that's too late. If you can give me Steve's phone number, I'll call him and tell him about this. Do you have his number handy? ,M: Yes, it's 87506638. ,F: Sorry, is that double 6 or double 3? ,M: Double 6.
(A) F: Got it, 87-50-63-38 with double 3. Steve would help me change the computers. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: 8750-6638, OK. I will call and ask Steve to help me deal with the order issue. (D) F: Oh, Steve's number is 8750-3638. I'll call him tomorrow on the eighteenth.
Output: C
M: Jenny, thank you for your help with my paper. ,F: It's my pleasure if I have done something helpful to you. ,M: I am really grateful for the reference books you offered me. But for the materials, I would not have written my paper so quickly.
(A) F: Congratulations! You have finally finished your paper. (B) F: I'm happy that my interview materials helped you finished your paper. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Since you have finished your project, we can do the presentation next week.
Output: A
M: Jenny, thank you for your help with my paper. ,F: It's my pleasure if I have done something helpful to you. ,M: I am really grateful for the reference books you offered me. But for the materials, I would not have written my paper so quickly. ,F: It's nice of you to say so. I am interested in your paper and I happen to have some books on the topic. ,M: Your books are important to me. Besides, you have given me some very good suggestions. I really thank you so much. ,F: You are welcome.
(A) M: Many thanks. I won't be able to finish my new novel without your kind help. (B) M: You must know how grateful I am toward your help. (C) M: I really want to know why you refused to help me. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
F: Today, I'd like to find out what people are doing to keep healthy. Excuse me, you look so good. What do you do to keep in shape? ,M: Nothing special. I ride my bike to work every day except when it rains. I love to eat out, so I eat whenever I want. I just try not to eat after 9 at night.
(A) F: OK, thank you. We should try not to eat after nine o 'clock in the evening. Let's continue our survey. (B) F: What medicine should I take, doctor? You mean we should eat after 9 at night. (C) F: OK, thank you. We should try not to eat after eight o 'clock in the evening. Let's continue our survey. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
F: Today, I'd like to find out what people are doing to keep healthy. Excuse me, you look so good. What do you do to keep in shape? ,M: Nothing special. I ride my bike to work every day except when it rains. I love to eat out, so I eat whenever I want. I just try not to eat after 9 at night.
(A) F: I know that you go to work by cycling. How long do you cycle every day to keep fit? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: So, you keep fit by doing different sports. Why don't you ride a bike? (D) F: Why do you never ride a bike? It is a good way to keep healthy.
Output: A
F: I can't believe it's almost summer. ,M: Yeah, I know. The year went really fast. ,F: What are you going to do this summer vacation? ,M: I'm going to work for a company. ,F: A company? What's that? What do you do? ,M: We help at parties. Our company prepares and serves the food, and usually another company provides the music. ,F: I didn't know you could cook. ,M: I don't have to cook. I'm only an assistant. ,F: When do you start? ,M: Tomorrow. We're helping a birthday party. Then a big family get together. ,F: So, what exactly do you do? ,M: Before the party starts, I help set everything up. You know, bring the food in and arrange the tables, make sure it looks nice. ,F: Sounds pretty easy. ,M: That's only the first part. During the party, I have to serve food and drinks to the guests. ,F: Well, at least you get to meet people. ,M: Yeah, and after the party is finished, I help clean up. ,F: Yuck, I hate to wash dishes. ,M: Oh, I don't wash dishes. Someone else does. I just put everything in the truck.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Good! So you are going to work in a cafe this summer vacation! (C) F: Thanks for inviting me to the birthday party. When shall we meet tomorrow? (D) F: Oh, good to hear that. So I'd like to find a summer job like yours.
Output: D
F: I can't believe it's almost summer. ,M: Yeah, I know. The year went really fast. ,F: What are you going to do this summer vacation? ,M: I'm going to work for a company. ,F: A company? What's that? What do you do? ,M: We help at parties. Our company prepares and serves the food, and usually another company provides the music.
(A) F: Wow. I didn't you know you can design furniture. (B) F: What kind of food do you usually serve for the birthday parties? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Wow, your company can offer different food and music.
Output: B