niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Are you still watching the soap opera, Nancy? ,F: Yeah. I can't take my eyes off that when it is on. ,M: Is it that appealing? ,F: Well, the cast of the opera isn't very strong and the story isn't so impressive, but the main actor's acting is really outstanding, who is handsome, too. ,M: Shall we think you need a break right now? There is a football match on channel eight. ,F: Oh, stop talking about that stupid match. I really don't understand why certain people are running after one ball. ,M: If we can (?) program, I'd rather watch the documentary, this kind of (?). ,F: Everyone has his own taste. And have you ever heard of the saying, "One man's meat is another's poison." ,M: But you been in front of TV for almost 5 hours, even at dinner time. I had to say you were the most selfish person I have ever seen. ,F: Well, well, watch channel.
(A) M: Don't watch the TV. We should go for the dinner now. (B) M: Great! After you switch the channel to the soap opera, let's watch it together. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: The tennis game is coming soon. Now I will depend on you to fix the remote control.
Output: C
M: Do you have any questions for me? ,F: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company. ,M: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches. ,F: Great. And in the job description, can you tell me something about your working hours? ,M: Sure, because we open our book shops in the evenings as well as during the day, we ask staff when they prefer to work. Look at this time table, it says here we have a member whose name is Julia. She works 3 hours in the morning and then 2 hours in the evening.
(A) F: I know from this survey that your book shops are only open during the day. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Thank you a million for your kindness to have this interview. It helps a lot. (D) F: Thanks for sharing your work experience! I will go to apply a job here tomorrow.
Output: C
M: Do you have any questions for me? ,F: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.
(A) M: Don' t worry! If you work hard enough, you will get promoted very soon. (B) M: The cashiers in our company work 12 hours then take 12 hours off. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Managers are promoted not only by ability but also by experience.
Output: A
M: Do you have any questions for me? ,F: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company. ,M: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches. ,F: Great. And in the job description, can you tell me something about your working hours? ,M: Sure, because we open our book shops in the evenings as well as during the day, we ask staff when they prefer to work. Look at this time table, it says here we have a member whose name is Julia. She works 3 hours in the morning and then 2 hours in the evening.
(A) F: The time arrangement here is very free. So you mean it all depends on my idea? (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Working hours here are long, like you said,Julia works from 7 o' clock to 21 o' clock everyday. (D) F: So you have no fixed time limit. Julia only works 5 hours in the morning. Sounds great!
Output: A
M: What are you going to do after you leave school? ,F: I plan to go to university, but first I want to take a year off to get some work experience abroad.
(A) M: So after you quit the current job, you'll go to a university without any year off. (B) M: Good idea. You can definitely gain many useful experience from working abroad. (C) M: Since this is your first year at university, you have time to take a trip overseas. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
M: What are you going to do after you leave school? ,F: I plan to go to university, but first I want to take a year off to get some work experience abroad. ,M: Great. A trip abroad can help you learn more about the world and introduce you to new people and experiences. But it will cost a fortune to go abroad. ,F: So, at the moment I'm working at a local supermarket and I'm going to save all my money. Then I'd like to travel to somewhere like Australia if I can afford it.
(A) M: To be honest, while it's cheap and easy to go abroad, I don't think it's worthy the effort. (B) M: Oh, you want to go to Austria, but not Australia. Then this trip abroad would cost a lot. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: But trips abroad won't help you learn anything about the world. It's just a waste of time.
Output: C
F: I'd like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney. How much will it cost to send it there? ,M: Well, if you ship it by standard delivery, it takes 6 days, and it will cost $12. ,F: Well, is there another way? My uncle's birthday is just in 5 days. I'd like him to receive it by then. The cost doesn't matter. ,M: We have an express overseas delivery. It costs twice more than the standard. But we guarantee delivery in 2 days.
(A) F: Thank you. I really hope the package will arrive on time. It's OK to be a little expensive. (B) F: OK. But I'm afraid that I don't have enough money, so please choose a cheap way. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Well, I can't spare time to go to a birthday party, so please deliver the package in 2 days.
Output: A
F: I'd like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney. How much will it cost to send it there? ,M: Well, if you ship it by standard delivery, it takes 6 days, and it will cost $12. ,F: Well, is there another way? My uncle's birthday is just in 5 days. I'd like him to receive it by then. The cost doesn't matter. ,M: We have an express overseas delivery. It costs twice more than the standard. But we guarantee delivery in 2 days.
(A) F: Oh, I just need to pay $6 for the delivery. That's cheap. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: So it will be $12 for the express overseas delivery, right? (D) F: What? It's $24 for delivering in a week? That's expensive.
Output: B
M: Cindy, the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Tuesday. Could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room? ,F: Sure, I will take care of it right away. But what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with Mr. Nolan? Do you want me to call him and cancel?
(A) M: Well, as the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Thursday, I want you to buy a computer. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Oh, actually I forgot the appointment I had planned with Mr. Nolan. And I want you to book a room. (D) M: Well, I want you to cancel the appointment. Could you do me a favor and call the restaurant to book a room?
Output: C
M: Cindy, the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Tuesday. Could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room? ,F: Sure, I will take care of it right away. But what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with Mr. Nolan? Do you want me to call him and cancel? ,M: Oh, I completely forgot all about him. You know, I can't miss this appointment with him. It's too important. On second thought, I think I'd better send Sally to New York to attend the meeting. She's been working on the speech with me for a long time, and she should be able to give the speech in my place.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: So, your problem is you forgot about an appointment but it's not very important? Okay, I see. (C) F: OK, I see. Your problem is you forgot about an appointment and you think is too important. (D) F: Really?You can miss this appointment with him and your problem is you have no time to prepare for a speech?
Output: C
M: Cindy, the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Tuesday. Could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room? ,F: Sure, I will take care of it right away. But what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with Mr. Nolan? Do you want me to call him and cancel? ,M: Oh, I completely forgot all about him. You know, I can't miss this appointment with him. It's too important. On second thought, I think I'd better send Sally to New York to attend the meeting. She's been working on the speech with me for a long time, and she should be able to give the speech in my place. ,F: You're right.
(A) M: Why do you think I am wrong? I think Mr. Nolan should give the speech in New York! (B) M: Yeah, I think I cannot send Sally to New York because Cindy should give the speech in New York! (C) M: Yeah, Sally's been working on the speech with me for a long time and she should give the speech in New York! (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: What's the story about your new movie? ,M: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters.
(A) F: So you are the one who plays the police man in the movie. (B) F: You have played a good police man in the TV show. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Playing a thief in the TV show must be hard for you.
Output: A
F: What's the story about your new movie? ,M: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters. ,F: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors or actresses, and with the director. ,M: I have had disagreements with the director I've worked with. We're always disagreed in a friendly way. And we have always made up our decision. But we got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoy making the movie very much. ,F: What do you think of your movie? ,M: The audience said it was great. I care about what they think most.
(A) F: Yes. As a director, you should consider about how to get on well with other actors. (B) F: You are a good director so that you will care what the audience think of your movie. (C) F: Do not worry. It does not matter whether you should do your own actions in the TV show. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: What's the story about your new movie? ,M: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters. ,F: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors or actresses, and with the director. ,M: I have had disagreements with the director I've worked with. We're always disagreed in a friendly way. And we have always made up our decision. But we got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoy making the movie very much. ,F: What do you think of your movie? ,M: The audience said it was great. I care about what they think most. ,F: Did you do your own actions in the movie? ,M: I wanted, too. But my insurance company wouldn't let me do that. All of my dangerous actions were done by another man. As you know, I used to do my own actions, but I'll leave that to people who are good at doing it in the future.
(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: Do not be afraid. Doing dangerous actions at the stage will not hurt you. (C) F: It is reasonable for your insurance company to prevent you from doing that. (D) F: It is unfair that your insurance company did not allow you to do that at your concert.
Output: C
F: What's the story about your new movie? ,M: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters. ,F: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors or actresses, and with the director. ,M: I have had disagreements with the director I've worked with. We're always disagreed in a friendly way. And we have always made up our decision. But we got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoy making the movie very much.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: I hope that you could still get on well with the director in the future concerts. (C) F: It is sweet that you can get on well with the director of the movie. (D) F: It is reasonable for you to be frightened of some scenes of this TV show.
Output: C
M: What are you going to do, mom? ,F: I'm going to mend and paint the shelves in your bedroom today. ,M: Great, anything I can do to help? ,F: Yes, you can go to the shop and get me a new paintbrush. This one is too old. But before you do that, ask your father what he's done with the knife. I've looked everywhere for it. There was nothing in the toolbox, except this box of nails, which I lost a month ago.
(A) M: So you are looking for the knife. I think I may have seen it somewhere. (B) M: To be honest, the paint brush you are looking for was broken by me. (C) M: OK. I'll help you ask dad where is the knife before I buy you a new box of nails at the shop. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
M: What are you going to do, mom? ,F: I'm going to mend and paint the shelves in your bedroom today. ,M: Great, anything I can do to help? ,F: Yes, you can go to the shop and get me a new paintbrush. This one is too old. But before you do that, ask your father what he's done with the knife. I've looked everywhere for it. There was nothing in the toolbox, except this box of nails, which I lost a month ago. ,M: OK, mom.
(A) F: Now go to ask your dad. Thanks, my son. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: You should paint the shelves now. (D) F: Go, go. Help me ask your dad where my paintbrush is.
Output: A
M: What a lot of rubbish and waste! I just wonder how people can deal with these things every day. ,F: Don't worry, there are many ways of dealing with them. The other day, I heard that a big rubbish factory is being built nearby, and it can be finished in 2 years. ,M: A rubbish factory. To produce rubbish, or to deal with rubbish? ,F: To deal with rubbish of course.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Well, I think our town will become cleaner if the factory can deal with the rubbish. (C) M: I'm glad that the factory is built to deal with waste, but it is too far away from our town. (D) M: That's great the factory is going to be in use next year, then I think we can produce more tools.
Output: B
M: What a lot of rubbish and waste! I just wonder how people can deal with these things every day. ,F: Don't worry, there are many ways of dealing with them. The other day, I heard that a big rubbish factory is being built nearby, and it can be finished in 2 years. ,M: A rubbish factory. To produce rubbish, or to deal with rubbish? ,F: To deal with rubbish of course. ,M: How much rubbish can it deal with each day? ,F: Maybe 3,000 tons. I'm not sure. ,M: Our town will become cleaner after the factory is built.
(A) F: Sure, when the rubbish factory is fishined 1 month later, I hope it can make our dirty town cleaner. (B) F: Yeah, definitely, currently our town is pretty dirty, especially on the streets, you can see rubbish everywhere there. (C) F: Yeah, we got a big town with a larger populartion here, and there are three big rubbish factories in our town. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
;,F: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner? M;,F: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer.
(A) F: Really? You mean although you are not a wedding planner, your job involves making the guest list? Okay, I see. (B) F: So, you make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones and your job involves booking the photographer? (C) F: So, you mean you don't make most of the big decisions and your job just involves preparing the clothing? Okay, I see. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
;,F: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner? M;,F: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer. M;,F: So, do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money? M;,F: Well, I reduce some of the costs. But they have to pay my fee, so it works out about the same. In most cases, they are simply too busy to do it without assistance.
(A) M: So, they are not simply too busy to do it without assistance and  they hire a planner for their weddings to make it organized? (B) M: So, although you don't reduce some of the costs, they still hire a planner for their weddings to save time, right? (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: So, they are simply too busy to do it without assistance and they hire a planner for their weddings to save time, right?
Output: D
;,F: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner? M;,F: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer. M;,F: So, do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money? M;,F: Well, I reduce some of the costs. But they have to pay my fee, so it works out about the same. In most cases, they are simply too busy to do it without assistance. M;,F: Tell me, what made you want to become a wedding planner? M;,F: In my case, it was after I'd been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization. Others come into wedding planning through different routes, such as restaurant management or providing meals for open air events.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: So, you never have been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization and you just planned the open-air event before? (C) F: So, you don't want to be wedding planner because you once volunteered for an organization before and you found it boring? (D) F: Really? You once volunteered for an organization before? And then it made you want to become a wedding planner?
Output: D
;,F: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner? M;,F: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer. M;,F: So, do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money? M;,F: Well, I reduce some of the costs. But they have to pay my fee, so it works out about the same. In most cases, they are simply too busy to do it without assistance. M;,F: Tell me, what made you want to become a wedding planner? M;,F: In my case, it was after I'd been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization. Others come into wedding planning through different routes, such as restaurant management or providing meals for open air events. M;,F: So how could someone find work in this type of business? M;,F: Well, some companies offer courses, or you can provide written references from past clients. But in my case, people were impressed by shot of beautiful weddings planned and run by me.
(A) M: So, people were impressed by shot of beautiful weddings and you just attracted customers by presenting beautiful pictures? (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Really? You mean I can provide written references from new clients but you attracted customers by presenting beautiful pictures? (D) M: So, people were not impressed by shot of beautiful weddings and you attracted customers by showing them written references?
Output: A
F: Right, what next? ,M: What about this box of toys? The kids are too old for them now. ,F: Actually, I'm going to give those to my sisters' kids. ,M: OK, so those go in the pile with the records. ,F: No, the pile with the books.
(A) M: Okay, I would put this box of books in the pile with the letters. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: All right. Then just put the old toys in the pile with the books. (D) M: Okay, I would put this box of books in the pile with the records.
Output: C
F: Right, what next? ,M: What about this box of toys? The kids are too old for them now. ,F: Actually, I'm going to give those to my sisters' kids. ,M: OK, so those go in the pile with the records. ,F: No, the pile with the books. ,M: And what about all these old letters? ,F: OK, I'll throw those away. So put them next to those old magazines. And what about these old photos? ,M: I'm going to sort them out at the weekend, then we can get rid of the ones we don't want. ,F: OK, so we're keeping these for now.
(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 agree with you that we should throw these old letters away. (C) M: Yes. You can throw those old magazines. It's fine. (D) M: Whatever you want. Are you sure you could give these old letters away?
Output: B
F: Right, what next? ,M: What about this box of toys? The kids are too old for them now. ,F: Actually, I'm going to give those to my sisters' kids. ,M: OK, so those go in the pile with the records. ,F: No, the pile with the books. ,M: And what about all these old letters? ,F: OK, I'll throw those away. So put them next to those old magazines. And what about these old photos? ,M: I'm going to sort them out at the weekend, then we can get rid of the ones we don't want. ,F: OK, so we're keeping these for now. ,M: Yes, so that pile with the TV and pillows. And what about that old baseball bat? You've got to throw that out. ,F: Actually, I'm going to give that to Ricky next door. His mom asked if I had one. He's going to start taking baseball lessons.
(A) M: Cool. Your kid has thrown the baseball bat out. (B) M: That's a good idea. Let's give the baseball bat to the neighbor. (C) M: Do you think your nephew could give that to Ricky? (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
F: Come on, we're going to be late for school. What are you reading? ,M: Oh, it's one of dad's business magazines. Have you seen the plan for this freedom ship?
(A) F: Well, I have seen it before, but now you need to get back to your work or your pay will be deducted by me. (B) F: No, dad, please tell me about the plan about the freedom city. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: No, but we really have to go to school, otherwise mom and dad will be mad.
Output: D
F: Come on, we're going to be late for school. What are you reading? ,M: Oh, it's one of dad's business magazines. Have you seen the plan for this freedom ship? ,F: No. What is it? ,M: Well, it's just a concept at the moment, but they are planning to build a huge ship that looks like a floating tower block with an airport on top.
(A) F: Alright, that sounds a great ship, but to be honest I'm not sure about how it works. (B) F: Alright, I don't think it's a good idea to build three airports on the top of the ship. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: I like the idea of that car park, and is there anything else interesting on the science magazines?
Output: A
M: Shall we go to the cinema then? ,F: I don't think there's much on this week. How about going bowling?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Ok, we can go bowling instead of going to the school. (C) M: Oh, I haven't learned bowling. Can you teach me? (D) M: I think it's a good idea to go on a trip on next month.
Output: C
M: Shall we go to the cinema then? ,F: I don't think there's much on this week. How about going bowling? ,M: I've never really taken to it. And it's not so cheap, either. ,F: OK, then how about getting the bus into town? Each of us doing whatever we want there, then meeting up again at the bus station. ,M: That makes sense. Though I'll have to be back here by 10:00, because I'm going out on a field trip first thing in the morning. ,F: So am I. But I'd rather stay 30 minutes longer than that.
(A) M: Maybe 9:30 is a little early. I'm free tomorrow, so I want to play more. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: I disagree with you. I don't want to be back at 10:00. (D) M: Ok, we can meet up again at the railway station at 10:30.
Output: B
F: Good afternoon, what can I do for you? ,M: Yes, please. I would like to know something about the driving courses.
(A) F: Sure, I'll teach you how to repair cars, as you wish. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Yeah, I know that you hate driving a car and never want to learn driving. (D) F: Yeah, there are some details about the driving courses.
Output: D
F: Good afternoon, what can I do for you? ,M: Yes, please. I would like to know something about the driving courses. ,F: Well, we have short full time courses during the summer. Are You interested in them? ,M: No. I am free only at weekends. ,F: Then there are weekend courses. The course starts at 8:00 every Saturday and Sunday morning.
(A) M: No, I won't take weekend courses, because I'm not free at weekends. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Yeah, I'd like to take full-time summer courses because I'm free every day in summer. (D) M: Yeah, I'd like to take full-time winter courses because I'm free every day in winter.
Output: B
F: Good afternoon, what can I do for you? ,M: Yes, please. I would like to know something about the driving courses. ,F: Well, we have short full time courses during the summer. Are You interested in them? ,M: No. I am free only at weekends. ,F: Then there are weekend courses. The course starts at 8:00 every Saturday and Sunday morning. ,M: Sounds fine. What about the coaches? ,F: We have very excellent coaches here. And some of them have been teaching for 20 years. ,M: Good. How many hours of training shall I have each day. ,F: 3 hours in the morning and two in the afternoon, it ends at 6:00 PM.
(A) M: So I get five-hour training every day. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: So I get six-hour training every day. 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. (D) M: So I get ten-hour training every day. 5 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the afternoon.
Output: A
F: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan? ,M: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself. ,F: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh? ,M: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers. ,F: Why do you love NBA games so much? ,M: NBA games are exciting, the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds. And there are fascinating skills, how about you? What will you do this weekend, go skating as usual?
(A) F: Yes, you are good at playing basketball. And maybe we can play together tomorrow since tomorrow is Sunday. (B) F: You father is a fan of NBA games and you are attracted by the games as well, but you never watch the game of Cavaliers. (C) F: The reason why you are attracted by NBA games is that the result is changeable and unpredictable, and I agree with you. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan? ,M: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself. ,F: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh? ,M: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers. ,F: Why do you love NBA games so much? ,M: NBA games are exciting, the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds. And there are fascinating skills, how about you? What will you do this weekend, go skating as usual?
(A) F: Usually, I go skating during weekends. How about going with me next weekend? (B) F: I would like to go out with you this weekend, but I usually stay in dormitory during weekends. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: I usually watch music videos during weekends. But this weekend I'd like to go out to play with you.
Output: A
F: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan? ,M: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself. ,F: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh? ,M: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers. ,F: Why do you love NBA games so much? ,M: NBA games are exciting, the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds. And there are fascinating skills, how about you? What will you do this weekend, go skating as usual? ,F: I'm worn out, too, and I'll stay in the dormitory and see some videos about skateboarding.
(A) M: I hope you will have a great time at your home during this weekend. And I plan to go out and stay with my friends during the weekend. (B) M: You will spend this weekend in the gym, then I suggest you to watch the games of Cavaliers even though I never watch Cavaliers game. (C) M: Do you mean you will stay in the dormitory this weekend and see some video about basketball? That's coo, basketball is my favorite sport. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Honey, let's eat out tonight. ,F: What for? ,M: I got promoted.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Okay, let's eat out for Shelly's birthday and also for my promotion. (C) F: That's wonderful, let's eat out to celebrate yoru promotion for lunch tomorrow. (D) F: Really? That's awesome, let's eat out to celebrate yoru promotion.
Output: D
M: Honey, let's eat out tonight. ,F: What for? ,M: I got promoted. ,F: Really? That's great. It's a big moment. We should celebrate it but Linda is coming tonight. Can we make it another time? ,M: Linda is coming? That's it. Linda will come with us and we can enjoy a family dinner together, it must be a wonderful time. ,F: Sounds good. It is half a year since we had a family dinner, have you booked a table for 4? ,M: For 4? There are just three of us. ,F: Our granddaughter, Shelly is coming along and today is her fifth birthday.
(A) M: It's great that our granddaughter has been born for three years, since Linda can not come tonight, I think I should order three seats. (B) M: Okay, I'll make a reservation since Linda can not come tonight, I think I should order three seats for all of us. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: I can't believe our granddaughter is already five years old now, I'll call and make a reservation right now.
Output: D
F: How is your mother feeling these days? ,M: Much better, thanks Miss Wang, the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she'll recover in no time and she'll probably come home at the weekend.
(A) F: I am glad to hear that your mother is getting better and will soon be back from the hospital. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Your mother has already gone back to home? I am so glad that she is fine now. (D) F: Your mother is at school now? I will be happy to meet her but we haven't met yet.
Output: A
F: How is your mother feeling these days? ,M: Much better, thanks Miss Wang, the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she'll recover in no time and she'll probably come home at the weekend. ,F: That's wonderful, when will you come back to class? ,M: I still need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home. ,F: OK, take care of your mother and yourself, the whole class are expecting you.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Thank you, Miss Wang. I will be back after doing some cleaning at the hospital. (C) M: Thank you, Miss Wang. I will be back after my operation, so I still need a week. (D) M: Thank you, Miss Wang. I still need a month to look after my mother at the hospital.
Output: A
F: Well, Jack. Take a seat, please, and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from? ,M: Um, let me think, it's difficult to choose one thing in particular, I grew up around sport. My best friend Mike likes sports. My mom was a really good athlete actually. ,F: Oh yes. ,M: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it's in my blood.
(A) F: Friends always have influence on us. Just like you. You fell in love in sports mostly because of your best friend Susan. (B) F: That means your mom influenced you the most in sports. (C) F: Oh, so your PE teacher was exactly the one who led you to understand the charm of the sports of taekwondo. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: Well, Jack. Take a seat, please, and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from? ,M: Um, let me think, it's difficult to choose one thing in particular, I grew up around sport. My best friend Mike likes sports. My mom was a really good athlete actually. ,F: Oh yes. ,M: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it's in my blood. ,F: Right, fantastic. And how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports? ,M: Em, that's an interesting question. On one hand, I think many students enjoy the competitive activities. They want to be the best and it's motivating for them. On the other hand, we need to encourage the ones were not as confident, so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best. It's not all about winning.
(A) F: Alright, enough time for lunch. Here's your training schedule for next week. (B) F: I saw your homework. You have done a great job. (C) F: Thank you for joining this interview. (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: Well, Jack. Take a seat, please, and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from? ,M: Um, let me think, it's difficult to choose one thing in particular, I grew up around sport. My best friend Mike likes sports. My mom was a really good athlete actually. ,F: Oh yes. ,M: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it's in my blood. ,F: Right, fantastic. And how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports? ,M: Em, that's an interesting question. On one hand, I think many students enjoy the competitive activities. They want to be the best and it's motivating for them. On the other hand, we need to encourage the ones were not as confident, so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best. It's not all about winning. ,F: OK, thank you very much Jack, you make some good points. ,M: Thank you.
(A) F: To be honest, I was really surprised by some of your answers. I never thought you would say sports is all about winning. (B) F: Your answers are quite good. I believe that people who learned your experience as an artist would feel inspired and encouraged. (C) F: Let me say that again, I'm afraid you have missed some of the key points in your answers and certainly we are not happy with them. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: D
F: Well, Jack. Take a seat, please, and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from? ,M: Um, let me think, it's difficult to choose one thing in particular, I grew up around sport. My best friend Mike likes sports. My mom was a really good athlete actually. ,F: Oh yes. ,M: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it's in my blood. ,F: Right, fantastic. And how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports? ,M: Em, that's an interesting question. On one hand, I think many students enjoy the competitive activities. They want to be the best and it's motivating for them. On the other hand, we need to encourage the ones were not as confident, so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best. It's not all about winning.
(A) F: I'd agree. The essence of sports is to make students love all sports activities. (B) F: Yeah, it's in the spirit of sportsmanship that sports players should try to be winners. Being the second is meaningless. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: It's a good idea to encourage students to be good losers. Thank you for telling me this, dad.
Output: C
F: What kind of music do you like listening to? ,M: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
(A) F: I know you like serious dance music which has a slow beat. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Yeah, I totally agree with you. Dance music is really lively. (D) F: Like you said, dance music is peaceful, its slow beats are really touching.
Output: C
F: What kind of music do you like listening to? ,M: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you? ,F: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work. ,M: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. ,F: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain, research suggests that it makes your brain more active, students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
(A) M: Folk music is good to students, research suggests that it makes brain less active. (B) M: Classical music is good to students, it has a fast beat and it' s lively. (C) M: Well, it' s my first time to hear that classical music is good to students. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: What kind of music do you like listening to? ,M: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you? ,F: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work. ,M: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. ,F: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain, research suggests that it makes your brain more active, students who listen to classical music while studying perform better. ,M: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress. ,F: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework. But in the early morning when I get up, I prefer to listen to folk music which is more traditional.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: It' s so nice to listen to folk music which is less traditional in the early morning. (C) M: That sounds great! In early morning, to listen to folk music. What an easy life! (D) M: That' s good to listen to folk music in the evenings. Thanks for your advice, uncle Joe!
Output: C
F: I'm happy to hear about your friend's wedding, sir. For your jacket, would you like a more traditional 3 button or a modern 2 button? ,M: Let's go with the 2 button. I'm not as slim as I used to be, you know.
(A) F: OK. You are going to attend an anniversary party, aren't you? (B) F: Sure. You will look great in this jacket at this business event. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Fine. I am sure you will look good at the wedding.
Output: D
F: I'm happy to hear about your friend's wedding, sir. For your jacket, would you like a more traditional 3 button or a modern 2 button? ,M: Let's go with the 2 button. I'm not as slim as I used to be, you know. ,F: No problem, sir. And for your white shirt, would you like your shirt to show past your jacket sleeves, if so we'll have to adjust the sleeve length of the jacket by 1/2 of an inch. ,M: Sure, let's do that. I think it makes me look more modern.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: OK. I'll adjust the sleeve length of the jacket by an inch. (C) F: Fine. I will change the length of your jacket sleeves. (D) F: Of course. I will change the color of your jacket.
Output: C
F: I'd like to open a savings account. ,M: Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name? ,F: Alice. Alice. ,M: Social Security number? ,F: 900900999. ,M: OK, home address? ,F: 8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C. ,M: Home and work phone numbers? ,F: My home number is 4445244, my office number is 4441616.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: Your office number is 6661616 and you want to fill out a form, right? (C) M: You have forgotten the office number? Oh, as you want to open an account, you must tell me it. (D) M: Okay. And I want to learn something of your credit as you want to open an account.
Output: D
F: I'd like to open a savings account. ,M: Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name? ,F: Alice. Alice. ,M: Social Security number? ,F: 900900999. ,M: OK, home address? ,F: 8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C. ,M: Home and work phone numbers? ,F: My home number is 4445244, my office number is 4441616. ,M: OK, do you want to open a regular or temporary account? ,F: A temporary account. ,M: How much would you like to deposit to open the account? ,F: $5500. ,M: Alright, let's go over to the teller and will get you a passbook.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Well, I don't want to open a savings account and I will get $ 5,500 next. (C) F: Yeah, I want to open a regular account, and you mean we will go over to the teller? (D) F: Really? You mean we will go over to the teller? Okay, I see. Let's go.
Output: D
F: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success. ,M: Thank you. ,F: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry? ,M: Well, my only real experience was writing business plans. I've always had a good grasp of the English language, my mom encouraged me to read when I was very little.
(A) F: Miss. Sue is right! Hard work can really change a person' s life! (B) F: Thanks to your mother' s guidance! You are really lucky! (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: What a pity! Your mother did gave you a wrong guidance!
Output: B
F: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success. ,M: Thank you. ,F: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry? ,M: Well, my only real experience was writing business plans. I've always had a good grasp of the English language, my mom encouraged me to read when I was very little. ,F: What's the hardest thing about creating your work? ,M: Finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say, there's always a word or 2 that I might still rewrite if given the chance.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: You' re right Mr. Bob! I agree with you that the most difficult in writing is choosing right words. (C) F: Describing experiences is the most difficult in writing. Miss. Sue' s opinion is really special! (D) F: You think the most difficult in writing is choosing right words? Why do you say so?
Output: D
F: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success. ,M: Thank you. ,F: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry? ,M: Well, my only real experience was writing business plans. I've always had a good grasp of the English language, my mom encouraged me to read when I was very little. ,F: What's the hardest thing about creating your work? ,M: Finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say, there's always a word or 2 that I might still rewrite if given the chance. ,F: Will there be more collections of poetry? ,M: There will be more of something I suppose, but maybe not poetry. I really don't see myself as a poet. Rather, I see what I wrote as a kind of writing that might inspire people in some way.
(A) F: Sam's writing is really creative! (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: The best encouraging writing belongs to Bob. (D) F: Thanks to your dad, your work is so successful!
Output: B
F: Clinic, can I help you? ,M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please? ,F: Yes, of course, Mister Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon? ,M: I'm afraid not. I can manage tomorrow. ,F: I'm afraid Dr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday March twenty-seventh. ,M: Fine. I will come along after work at about 6:15.
(A) F: No problem. Doctor Milton will make you a records tomorrow. (B) F: Sure! Doctor Milton would like to see you tomorrow. (C) F: Ok, we will see you at 6:15 then. Have a nice day! (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
F: Clinic, can I help you? ,M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please? ,F: Yes, of course, Mister Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon? ,M: I'm afraid not. I can manage tomorrow. ,F: I'm afraid Dr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday March twenty-seventh. ,M: Fine. I will come along after work at about 6:15.
(A) F: See you at 6:15, Thursday. Thank you! Have a nice day! (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Yes, the doctor will see you tomorrow. That's Tuesday! See you then. (D) F: Please come at that time. Doctor John will at his duty then.
Output: A
M: Hello, miss. I'm Sam and I am with the local paper. Now, I'm working on a report on difficulties living in the UK. May I ask you some questions? ,F: Sure.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: As a journalist, I'm glad that you let me ask you some questions. (C) M: Thank you for your help. As you can see, I'm a tourist. You can ask me any question about my home country if you want. (D) M: As your teacher, I can understand that you don't want me to ask you some questions.
Output: B
M: Hello, miss. I'm Sam and I am with the local paper. Now, I'm working on a report on difficulties living in the UK. May I ask you some questions? ,F: Sure. ,M: What's your name and how long have you been in the UK? ,F: I'm Li Jie from China. I have been here for 4 years by March of two thousand and nineteen.
(A) M: Wow, so you've been in the US since 2014. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: Wow, so you've been in the US since 2015. (D) M: Wow, so you've been in the UK since 2015.
Output: D