niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: What a great ending to such a sad story! ,M: Who wants that you're talking about? ,F: I was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York city. Well, the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an Eastern European country, he had come to the US in September, looking for work. Not only couldn't he find any but he also fell asleep at a bus station and was robbed of everything he owned. For about a month, the poor guy had to live in homeless shelters and beg for food. One day he met a group of people in a park. They were from a local clothing store that was giving away shirts and pants to homeless people. When they found out about the young man's problems, they immediately took him to a hotel. Gave him a hot meal and found a way to buy him a plane ticket back to his country.
(A) M: All right. So you were reading an article. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I'm so glad that you were watching TV. I love this TV show. (D) M: You were listening to music. Why not read this article with me?
Output: A
F: What a great ending to such a sad story! ,M: Who wants that you're talking about? ,F: I was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York city. Well, the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an Eastern European country, he had come to the US in September, looking for work. Not only couldn't he find any but he also fell asleep at a bus station and was robbed of everything he owned. For about a month, the poor guy had to live in homeless shelters and beg for food. One day he met a group of people in a park. They were from a local clothing store that was giving away shirts and pants to homeless people. When they found out about the young man's problems, they immediately took him to a hotel. Gave him a hot meal and found a way to buy him a plane ticket back to his country.
(A) M: So he found a job, but he lost his job because of low work efficiency. (B) M: What a poor man. Everything he owned was stolen. (C) M: Actually, he was so lucky to find a job, although everything he owned was stolen. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
M: So what do you want to do tomorrow? ,F: Well, let's look at this city guide here. Huh, here's something interesting. Why don't we first visit the Art Museum in the morning? ,M: OK. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?
(A) F: I don't know. Since we don't have a city guide, let's go to the park tomorrow morning. (B) F: I'm looking forward to going to the art museum tomorrow. (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: Although we don't have a city guide, it's a good plan to go to the art museum tomorrow morning.
Output: B
F: Jack, what's wrong? You are not in a good mood. ,M: My boss told me not to go to work again. ,F: Why? ,M: I made a huge mistake at work yesterday. I wouldn't have made that mistake if I had been more careful. ,F: You are always careless. So what's your plan now? ,M: I must find a new job as soon as possible. ,F: But I think you should learn to be more careful before you find a new job, or you will make the same mistake again. ,M: I guess you are right. So did you have a good time last night? ,F: Yes, we played music and danced. But Susan didn't look very happy. ,M: You wouldn't be happy either, if it were your thirtieth birthday.
(A) F: Well, the birthday party I held last night was great. (B) F: Well, I went to dance last night and I had a great time. (C) F: Yeah. But it was a really great party, even Susan looked happy. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
M: There are so many jobs to choose from. What do you want to do? ,F: I think working in the media could be fun. There's TV, newspapers, the Internet. ,M: Well, let me have a look. Uhm, how about this? You could become a TV news director. ,F: Are you joking? Directing the news would be very stressful. ,M: Well, writing for a magazine would be exciting. How about that? ,F: No, I'm more interested in working with computers. Hey, look, interactive media. I'd like that.
(A) M: Then you must be interested in being a TV news director mostly because you don't think directing the news would be very stressful. (B) M: Wow, you are interested in being a newspaper reporter and aren't interested in working with computers. (C) M: Why are you interested in working with computers mostly? (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
M: So, what should we take? ,F: I'm going to take my guitar. ,M: Great! And I'm going to take my CD player. ,F: You'd better take lots of music. We've got a 4 hour drive with just mom and dad. ,M: Yeah. I don't know why they want to go camping anyway. Boring. ,F: It sure is and we're missing the baseball game on TV tonight. ,M: Don't remind me. Hey, do you think I should take these? ,F: Yeah,why not?
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: You should prepare well for your baseball game. (C) M: We're missing the football game on TV tonight in order to prepare our camping. (D) M: We will enjoy our camping.
Output: D
F: I've read a report on the people who can use the foreign language, mainly English. ,M: Really? What's it about? ,F: It's mainly about different attitudes people have towards the foreign language learning. About 27% of the people think a foreign language is a must in their daily life. ,M: I can't agree more. There're more and more people learning foreign languages.
(A) F: So let's talk about the study pressure on students because the report mainly talked about it. (B) F: So let's talk about the popularity of English because the report mainly talked about it. (C) F: So let's talk about the attitudes towards learning foreign language since the report didn't mention it. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
M: Well, mom, thanks for having Simon stay for a couple of days. ,F: That's OK, Phillip. What have I got to do? ,M: Well, Saturday's busy. In the morning, he's got his piano class. ,F: Right. And in the afternoon, he's going to a birthday party, isn't he? ,M: No, that's in the evening. He's going to the football match in the afternoon. Remember? ,F: Oh, yes. I remember now. So what time does the party start? ,M: At 7:30 and Mrs. Carter will bring him home. ,F: Fine. Now on Sunday morning, we can go to the swimming pool on our bikes. ,M: Well. He's got a cold, so swimming isn't a very good idea. But he'd like a bicycle ride. ,F: OK. Your father wants to take Simon to the park in the afternoon. ,M: Fine. And then a quiet evening watching TV. ,F: What about a trip to the cinema? ,M: No, I think he'll be too tired for that.
(A) F: But we're making plans for Simon. (B) F: It's hard to plan our holiday, though Simon doesn't have a cold. (C) F: Let's stop talking about Simon's hobbies. Swimming is a good idea. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: Well, mom, thanks for having Simon stay for a couple of days. ,F: That's OK, Phillip. What have I got to do? ,M: Well, Saturday's busy. In the morning, he's got his piano class. ,F: Right. And in the afternoon, he's going to a birthday party, isn't he? ,M: No, that's in the evening. He's going to the football match in the afternoon. Remember?
(A) F: Simon is going to a football match on Saturday night and he is going to a  birthday party on Sunday, right? (B) F: OK, I remember, Simon will attend a party on Saturday evening and he's going to the football match on Sunday. (C) F: Oh, I see. Simon will have a piano class on Saturday evening and he's going to the football match on Sunday. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Miss Robertson, for the past 3 weeks, I've been getting complaints about your work. ,F: Uh...What do you mean? What kind of complaints? ,M: Well, your supervisor told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagues. ,F: Look, Mr. Travers, I can explain.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: The internal medicine department is on the second floor of the hospital. Now you can start explaining. (C) M: Now you can start explaining right in our office. (D) M: We'll go back to the office later and you can explain. I don't want to listen your explain now.
Output: C
M: Miss Robertson, for the past 3 weeks, I've been getting complaints about your work. ,F: Uh...What do you mean? What kind of complaints? ,M: Well, your supervisor told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagues. ,F: Look, Mr. Travers, I can explain. ,M: Miss Robertson, I know you have been with us for a while now. But this business is changing fast. We need people who can keep up and work as a team. ,F: Mr. Travers, my mother was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. I've been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her, and I even had to leave work early because she went into emergency surgery and I had to sign some papers. I've been so exhausted and then Morrison from accounting made a joke the other day about cancer victims losing their hair and... ,M: Oh, I had no idea, Miss Robertson.
(A) F: Though my mother was seriously sick, I never delayed any work. (B) F:  My mother was seriously sick. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: My mother was died of stomach cancer. I was so sad that I didn't do a good job.
Output: B
F: Hello, Mary. ,M: Hi, Peter. What a surprise. What are you doing here? ,F: Oh, I was just passing by. Our shop is under repair this afternoon and I have a half day off. Would you like a ride in my car? ,M: I'd love to, but I've got classes from 2:00 to 4:00. I'm studying at this community college. Would you like me to give you a tour of the college?
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: So, you are hanging out, aren't you? (C) F: Since you have got classes from 3:00 to 4:00, you are hanging out now, right? (D) F: Although you are repairing your car, you will have classes from 3:00 to 4:00, won't you?
Output: B
F: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive, so they both want to cycle to work.
(A) M: I agree. It's cheap. (B) M: I agree. It's more convenient, although petrol is very cheap. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: I agree. It's more environmental than driving, although petrol is very cheap.
Output: A
M: You look tired today. ,F: Yes, I am. I haven't slept well for the last few nights. ,M: Really? Are you under stress? ,F: Yeah, it's my job. I've been working late every night. When I finally get to bed, I keep thinking about all the things I still need to do. ,M: That's not good. ,F: And I'm not eating very well, either. I'm so busy at work that I skipped lunch. By the time I get home, I'm too tired to cook. So I just order a pizza or something. ,M: Oh no. You have to take better care of yourself, or you'll get sick. You need to stop working so late and you need to eat at least 1 good meal every day.
(A) F: I know, dad. I'll go to bed earlier and don't watch TV until midnight. (B) F: You're right. I shouldn't have left work so early recently. I'll work longer. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: I'll eat one good meal each day to have enough energy as you suggested.
Output: D
M: How was the party last night? ,F: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry? ,M: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.
(A) F: Are you going to the cocktail party later? That sounds very good. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: You're going to make dinner later, aren't you? But it's only five o'clock. (D) F: Even if you are going to the cocktail party later, don't worry. It's only five o'clock.
Output: A
M: How was the party last night? ,F: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry? ,M: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.
(A) F: Don't rush off. It's only 5:30 p.m., and you're not invited to a cocktail party. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Oh, it's already six o 'clock in the afternoon! (D) F: It's seven o 'clock in the afternoon. Aren't you in a hurry to go to the cocktail party?
Output: C
M: How was the party last night? ,F: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry? ,M: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late. ,F: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late. ,M: A party yes, but not a cocktail party. ,F: What's a cocktail party like? ,M: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
(A) F: So the purpose of the cocktail party is to celebrate Christmas, right? (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: You mean the purpose of the cocktail party is to follow the American custom and have three hours? (D) F: Since the purpose of cocktail parties is to welcome newcomers, why didn't you get invited?
Output: A
M: How was the party last night? ,F: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry? ,M: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late. ,F: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late. ,M: A party yes, but not a cocktail party. ,F: What's a cocktail party like? ,M: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas. ,F: It seems that you know something about American social customs. ,M: I've still got a lot to learn. But American people understand that we're newcomers here and they don't hold it against us if we make a faux pas. ,F: Make a what? ,M: A faux pas is a French word. It means a mistake, especially in the area of social matters.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: You mean the French phrase faux pas means mistake? I understand. (C) F: You mean the French phrase faux pas means social manner? But why don't you go to the cocktail party? (D) F: You mean the French phrase faux pas, which means mistake, so you're not going to the cocktail party, are you?
Output: B
M: You look rather pale. Are you feeling well? ,F: Not very. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well. ,M: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu? ,F: No, I think it was something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me. ,M: Was it that new restaurant over on fourth street? ,F: As a matter of fact it was. Why do you ask? ,M: Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too.
(A) F: Jerry went to the new restaurant last night, but the next day he didn't feel sick. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Why didn't Jerry get sick when he went to that restaurant last week? (D) F: Although Jerry went to that restaurant last month, it took him a week to get sick.
Output: B
M: You look rather pale. Are you feeling well? ,F: Not very. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well. ,M: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu? ,F: No, I think it was something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.
(A) M: You're right. I also think you probably ate something bad. (B) M: You said you felt better. Why don't you agree with me? (C) M: You said you thought you might have eaten something bad, but that restaurant is not new. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: A
M: You look rather pale. Are you feeling well? ,F: Not very. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well. ,M: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu? ,F: No, I think it was something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me. ,M: Was it that new restaurant over on fourth street? ,F: As a matter of fact it was. Why do you ask? ,M: Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too. ,F: Maybe the health authorities should investigate the place. ,M: That's what I think. 2 people having similar problems in such a short time can't be a coincidence.
(A) F: Why do you think this restaurant has a food safety problem? No one else is sick except me. (B) F: So you think the restaurant has a food safety problem? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Do you think this restaurant doesn't need to be investigated ? Why? Five people all had the same situation in a short period of time.
Output: B
M: You look a bit unhappy today. What's up? ,F: Well, my mom lost her job yesterday. ,M: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that the registered urban unemployment rate reached 4% this year and more than half are women. ,F: Supply is outstripping demand in the job market and women are in a disadvantageous position in general.
(A) M: You are right. Women are at a disadvantage position in the job market as you said. (B) M: I heard there are more jobs than workers. So it is lucky for your mom  that she still works at present. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: I heard that four percent of unemployed people are women. So it is lucky for your mom  that she still works at present.
Output: A
M: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker? ,F: You're right, it's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit? ,M: I don't think he's wearing one, either that or he's turned it off. ,F: That's crazy, there must be 400 people here. ,M: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.
(A) F: Yes, we shall leave. He has an strong accent. I can barely understand him. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: There are thousands of people, yet he's not used to using microphone? (D) F: I think so. He is  speaking too softly for the 200 people here to understand.
Output: B
F: Hi Mark, how are you? ,M: Great Cindy. What's new? Would you like to come in for coffee? ,F: I'd love to but to tell you the truth I'm right in the middle of making Rachel's birthday cake and I'm out of eggs. Do you think I could borrow a couple.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Wait a second, please. I'll serve you the coffee and meal later. (C) M: No problem! We've been neighbors for years. Help yourself. (D) M: Here are the apples you need. If you want anything else, just come next-door.
Output: C
F: Hi Mark, how are you? ,M: Great Cindy. What's new? Would you like to come in for coffee? ,F: I'd love to but to tell you the truth I'm right in the middle of making Rachel's birthday cake and I'm out of eggs. Do you think I could borrow a couple. ,M: Oh sure, no problem. How many do you need? ,F: Just two.
(A) M: OK. Two eggs for you. Happy birthday to Joan! (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: You want some coffee. Here you are. (D) M: I'd like to help! Unfortunately, I don't have the cake you need.
Output: B
F: I think my purse was stolen sir. ,M: Do you have any reason to believe that your purse was stolen? ,F: Oh yes, I left it on the table 20 minutes ago and then I went to the restroom. But when I came back 15 minutes ago it was gone.
(A) M: So, a quarter of an hour ago, you left her purse on the table and when you came back, you found it was broken. (B) M: Are you sure you left her purse on the chair 20 minutes ago and then you went to the restroom a quarter of an hour ago? (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: So, a quarter of an hour ago you came back from the restroom and found it was on the chair.
Output: C
F: I think my purse was stolen sir. ,M: Do you have any reason to believe that your purse was stolen? ,F: Oh yes, I left it on the table 20 minutes ago and then I went to the restroom. But when I came back 15 minutes ago it was gone. ,M: Are you sure you left your purse on the table? ,F: Of course sir, I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom. ,M: Is this your purse? We found it in the restroom. ,F: Oh, yes it is. I must have left it there and I totally forgot. Sorry.
(A) M: You should be careful. We found it in the kitchen and it was on the table. (B) M: You should be careful. We found it in the restroom. You are very lucky. (C) M: You should be careful. We found your book in the restroom. You are very lucky. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: B
F: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend? ,M: It was great, Mary. How was yours? ,F: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I laughed, I cried, I got angry. ,M: Wow. Now I want to see it.
(A) F: You must watch the movie! It was so interesting! (B) F: Well, you are going to be disappointed! The movie was so boring. (C) F: The movie was interesting but the restaurant where we had dinner on Saturday sucks! (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
F: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend? ,M: It was great, Mary. How was yours? ,F: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I laughed, I cried, I got angry. ,M: Wow. Now I want to see it. ,F: I'm dying to watch it again. Hey, why don't we get together and have a party and we can see the movie together. ,M: That's a great idea. I can bring some friends, if that's OK. ,F: Sure. I'll ask my mom to watch it with us. She can tell us all about the stars. Let's say 6:00 o'clock on Saturday.
(A) M: Deal! Let's go the shop and buy birthday presents together at 6:00 o'clock on Saturday. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Deal! Let's play games on the party on Saturday and forget about the stupid movie I watched. (D) M: No problem! I will bring some drinks to the party on Saturday.
Output: D
M: Good morning. Can I help you? ,F: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: I will give you some. Do you enjoy your afternoon? (C) M: Sure. We do have fresh fruits in the morning. (D) M: Sure. We have eggs in the morning.
Output: D
M: How do you usually get to work in the morning? ,F: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway. ,M: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to apologize to my boss for being late.
(A) F: I usually go to work by car. I never late. (B) F: But, I never go to work by bike. (C) F: I usually go to work by subway, I never late. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
M: How do you usually get to work in the morning? ,F: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway. ,M: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to apologize to my boss for being late. ,F: Does your boss yell at you if you're late? ,M: No, not really. He knows that I live far away. I stay late whenever I don't make it on time in the morning and it probably helps that I earned a fair amount of money for the company year after year. ,F: Have you ever considered moving into the city to be closer to your job?
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: I always work overtime. (C) M: Are you always work overtime. I never work over time. (D) M: I will be fined if I late all the time.
Output: B
M: Hello, could I speak to Selina, please? ,F: Speaking. Is that you, Tom? What's wrong with your voice? I hardly recognize your voice. ,M: I practice singing last night. I guess I practiced too hard. You know, it lasted from 7:00 to 9:00 last night. ,F: You must have hurt your voice. So what can I do for you?
(A) M: Yeah, you hardly recognize my voice because I had hurt my voice. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: I didn't practice singing last night because I caught a cold, which is why you can hardly recognize my voice. (D) M: Although I did not practice singing last night, you hardly recognize my voice because I had hurt my voice.
Output: A
M: Hello, could I speak to Selina, please? ,F: Speaking. Is that you, Tom? What's wrong with your voice? I hardly recognize your voice. ,M: I practice singing last night. I guess I practiced too hard. You know, it lasted from 7:00 to 9:00 last night. ,F: You must have hurt your voice. So what can I do for you? ,M: Well, Bob and his girlfriend have returned from China. Jenny and I invited them to come over and have dinner with us tonight. I've just opened the box of glasses and there is one missing. Then I remembered my son broke one about 2 months ago. I remember we bought the glasses together and you bought the same set of glasses. So can I borrow a glass from you?
(A) F: Although Jenny is your neighbor, we didn't go to buy glasses together, did you? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Although Jenny is your friend, why did you buy the glasses together? (D) F: I didn't even know Jenny was your wife.
Output: D
M: Hello, could I speak to Selina, please? ,F: Speaking. Is that you, Tom? What's wrong with your voice? I hardly recognize your voice. ,M: I practice singing last night. I guess I practiced too hard. You know, it lasted from 7:00 to 9:00 last night. ,F: You must have hurt your voice. So what can I do for you? ,M: Well, Bob and his girlfriend have returned from China. Jenny and I invited them to come over and have dinner with us tonight. I've just opened the box of glasses and there is one missing. Then I remembered my son broke one about 2 months ago. I remember we bought the glasses together and you bought the same set of glasses. So can I borrow a glass from you?
(A) F: You want me to buy you a glass? But why didn't you practice singing last night? (B) F: Although you want to have dinner with me, we haven't bought glasses together. (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: Although you want me to lend you a glass, our glass is different.
Output: C
M: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation? ,F: No, I don't. ,M: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now.
(A) F: You mean there are no empty tables in the shop even if I had a reservation. (B) F: The restaurant is awful. We still don't have table on condition that I had a reservation. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: The restaurant is really crowded.
Output: D
M: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation? ,F: No, I don't. ,M: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now. ,F: Well, can you tell me how long a wait do you think there will be? ,M: About 15 minutes I think. Is that OK for you? ,F: 15 minutes? That's too bad. I can't wait for so long. ,M: I am sorry, ma'am. ,F: Are you sure there aren't any empty tables at all? Can you please just check for me? ,M: Well, I'll check again for you. ,F: OK, I will wait for a moment. ,M: I am so sorry for my mistake. There is a table available in the smoking section. ,F: Good. ,M: But it is in the smoking section. Do you mind, ma'am? ,F: I think I have no choice now. ,M: Please follow me then. I will show you to your table.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: You brought me the wrong order in the post office. Lady. (C) F: We finally have a table in the smoking section. (D) F: We finally had a table in the smoking section after we waited for 18 minutes.
Output: C
F: Today we are going to discuss how to write better. ,M: Excuse me. ,F: Ah, Tom, you're late again. ,M: I'm sorry, Mrs Green. ,F: What's the excuse this time? ,M: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.
(A) F: So I am having a class when you come. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Although I am having a meeting when you come this time, this is your first time to be late. I forgive you. (D) F: I am correcting homework when you come. You've never been late.
Output: A
F: Today we are going to discuss how to write better. ,M: Excuse me. ,F: Ah, Tom, you're late again. ,M: I'm sorry, Mrs Green. ,F: What's the excuse this time? ,M: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.
(A) F: So you're apologizing for being late again, aren't you? (B) F: Although you didn't finish your homework, you needn't apologize for it, because you come to class on time. (C) F: You don't have to say sorry for breaking my alarm clock. Luckily you aren't late this time. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
F: Today we are going to discuss how to write better. ,M: Excuse me. ,F: Ah, Tom, you're late again. ,M: I'm sorry, Mrs Green. ,F: What's the excuse this time? ,M: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again. ,F: If you had gone to bed earlier, you wouldn't be late for school now. ,M: Last night I did my homework until midnight. ,F: So, where is it? ,M: Oh, I just don't know what to say. I can't tell you how sorry I am. ,F: This is the third time you've been late for my class and the sixth time you forgotten to bring your homework this month. ,M: I'm really sorry. I promise it won't happen again. Please forgive me.
(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: But you're really out of line. You haven't brought your homework six times this month! (C) F: I hope so. Although you were late once this month, you didn't bring your homework four times! (D) F: It's hard for me to forgive you. Although you haven't been late this month, you haven't brought your homework for six times!
Output: B
F: I came across David in the hospital this morning. He broke his left leg when he was learning to ride a horse earlier this morning. ,M: What happened exactly? ,F: The horse is frightened by a dog and started running fast. David lost his balance and fell to the ground.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: So David fell off a horse because the horse was frightened by a cat? That's horrible! (C) M: I am so sorry that David was bitten by a dog. (D) M: David fell off a horse? That's too bad!
Output: D
F: I came across David in the hospital this morning. He broke his left leg when he was learning to ride a horse earlier this morning. ,M: What happened exactly? ,F: The horse is frightened by a dog and started running fast. David lost his balance and fell to the ground. ,M: That's dangerous. I'd never try that. ,F: You are too timid. You don't even want to learn how to drive. ,M: That's dangerous, too. Besides, I don't need to learn how to drive. You are a good driver, aren't you, honey? ,F: But I cannot take you everywhere you want to go.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: It's ok. I will learn how to drive because I find driving interesting and not dangerous at all. (C) M: Although driving is so dangerous, I will learn because I always go out. (D) M: I think driving is necessary because I go out a lot.
Output: A
M: Well, can you give me more details please? ,F: Yes, ours is a three star hotel. There is a post office and a self service laundry near by. And our hotel doesn't include breakfast in the cost of the room, so you can start today at the cafe next to the hotel.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: OK, I see. Our hotel includes breakfast in the cost of the room. Can you tell me more about the hotel since you work at hotel and are familiar with it? (C) M: OK, I see. Can you tell me more about the hotel since you work at hotel and are familiar with it? (D) M: Really? There is a bank and a self service laundry near by and you work in a cafe.
Output: C
M: We'd better hurry. I think that's our flight. ,F: Have I got time to get a newspaper? ,M: Well, I don't think we have time. Look. ,F: Alright. Well, you take that bag and I'll take this one.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: OK. I will get a newspaper after we get on a plane. (C) M: OK. Do we have everything we need? We will leave home for the airport in a few minutes. (D) M: OK. Do we have everything we need? Or I will go for the check and leave the department store.
Output: B
M: Does this bill belong to you? ,F: Oh, thanks. I've just lost 5 pounds. ,M: I'm glad that I found the owner, otherwise I would have to go to the lost and found.
(A) F: Thank you for returning 5 pounds to me. I really need it. (B) F: Thanks again for paying the five-pound bill for me. And I just lost 10 pounds. (C) F: Thanks again for lending me 10 pounds. (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: A
M: Mary, I'm going to London tomorrow. ,F: Oh, yes. Are you going by bus? ,M: It's the best way. There is a fast train but it's too expensive for me.
(A) F: So, you will travel to London by car because there is no fast train? (B) F: OK, I see. You mean there is a fast train and it's too cheap for you, so you will travel to London by train. (C) F: OK, I see. Since it's too expensive for you, you will travel to London by bus the day after tomorrow. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: It doesn't sound as though we were able to go on our picnic tomorrow, as the weather forecast is for storms. ,F: That's first thing in the morning. The wind will blow the storm away by about 10:00 AM so it will be cloudy with some sunshine by midday.
(A) M: So it's stormy at midday tomorrow, and it's been starting tonight, right? (B) M: So it's cloudy at midday tomorrow. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Although the weather forecast is not for storms, it is cloudy at midday tomorrow.
Output: B
F: How is your new job going? ,M: Well, it takes a lot of time to put all the fruit on the shelf and the shop is open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. So it's much more tiring than working 9:00 to 5:00 in an office.
(A) F: So I quitted the shop job and I'm now working in an office. (B) F: I work longer in the shop. But I feel more relaxed than working in an office. (C) F: The farm I work on is nearby. Come and visit. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
M: I'd be grateful if you could do this for me. ,F: That depends. ,M: I may be an hour late tomorrow. I don't want my family to know, but Miss Jones knows about it and she's OK with it. Oh, and could you give my homework to wear tomorrow?
(A) F: Sure, no problem. But I'm surprised that your teacher is OK with you being late. (B) F: I'm surprised that your classmate will be an hour late at school. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: I'm not surprised that your sister will be an hour late at school tomorrow.
Output: A
M: I'll attend a lecture on Wednesday. Let's discuss this further at the Friday meeting. ,F: Unfortunately, I'll be leaving for London Thursday afternoon. Maybe we can talk that morning over breakfast. ,M: Sounds great.
(A) F: We can talk the lecture on Wednesday since I will attend it in next Monday. (B) F: You will leave for London Thursday afternoon, we can talk it on Friday. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: We can meet each other at the train station on Thursday morning.
Output: C
F: Hi Michael, it's Carol. I'm going to change wednesday's arrangements. Some things come up. Could we do it a day later? ,M: Well, the only other possibility would be Friday. I've got a lot to do on Thursday. ,F: OK.
(A) M: Let's meet on Friday. It would be fine. (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: Let's meet on Wednesday then. (D) M: Friday is not OK. I've got a lot to do on Friday. Let's meet at Thursday. I will free on Thursday.
Output: A
F: I would like to check out now. My name is Tom, room 112. ,M: Yes, here we are. The rate for that room is $30. You made a long distance call and the telephone bill is $12.
(A) F: Do you mean I just need to pay $12 for the rate for that room? (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Okay. I have to pay $42 including the rate for the room and the telephone bill. (D) F: Will I need to pay $42 without the telephone bill?
Output: C
M: Do you want to go to the movies this afternoon? ,F: OK. What time? ,M: If we go to the 3:15 show, then we'll be able to meet Tony for an early dinner. ,F: 3:15 is fine. That'll give me time to finish typing these reports first.
(A) M: OK, then let's have dinner after watching the movie. (B) M: OK, then let's have dinner after meet Tony. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: OK, let's help Tony with his work before 3:15.
Output: A
M: I am getting off at the next stop. ,F: Lucky you. I have 10 more. This traffic is horrible. ,M: Why not get off with me and go home after rush hour?
(A) F: We have been waiting for half an hour, but the bus still doesn't come. (B) F: Thanks a lot but I'll be home at the next stop. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Thank you for making the delicious dinner for me, it's time for me to take a bus home .
Output: C
M: Oh, this is funny. Watch what happens to the guy's car. ,F: That is a pretty funny ad. ,M: I know. I guess the messages that those cars are very safe, even if they crash.
(A) F: It is really a bad car crash. This is not funny at all. (B) F: Did you see the funny guy? I would say the messages that those cars are not very safe. (C) F: I don't think the car advertisement is interesting. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
M: I want to buy a car this year. ,F: But how do you pay for it? Asking your parents for money again? ,M: No, I'm going to work during my holidays.
(A) F: Good! You want to earn money to buy a computer during the holiday. (B) F: Good! For the first time, you decided to go on holiday to earn money. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: I don't have any extra money to lend you.
Output: B
M: So how many kids from your class are going? ,F: Everyone is going, dad. I'll go on a guided tour of the city, including the Eiffel Tower and boating on the sin.
(A) M: Most of the kids in your class won't go for that trip? Why? (B) M: The whole class will go on a trip and you'll go on a guided tour of the city. Wonderful! (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Why don't you go to see the Eiffel Tower in that city?
Output: B
M: Can you type? ,F: Yeah, about 70 words a minute. ,M: That's great. Then I'll pay you $3.50 an hour. ,F: I can't work for less than $4.
(A) M: But we only pay $3.50 per hour for the typist, this is the price. (B) M: I'm glad you are going to work as a manager here. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Can you type faster than 60 words per minute?
Output: A
M: Oh, hello. How much is the ticket for tonight's performance of the concert? ,F: Full price is $35 or $25 for students. ,M: I'll get 2 tickets. Here are the student cards.
(A) F: That's $70 in total. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: That's $60 for each person. (D) F: OK, here's your $50 change.
Output: B
F: I'm calling about my gas bill for last month, because there are some charges on there that I'm concerned about. ,M: I can review it with you, but first, what's your home address and the last name on the account?
(A) F: I live at 5 Bremen street. This is Mrs. Jeff. I'm calling to find out my gas bill for this month and pay the gas bill. (B) F: I live at 5 Bremen street. This is Mrs. Jeff. What's wrong with my electric power bill? (C) F: This is Ms. White speaking. I live at 5 Bremen street. What's wrong with my gas bill? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: I like this dress very much, but its color. ,M: You know, Madam, the bright yellow lights in the shop make things a little different here. That's why the blue dress appears green.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Alright. I really love this this skirt if its real color is blue. (C) F: Fine, but I cannot accept this yellow dress. (D) F: Alright. Then this blue dress is perfect.
Output: D
F: I really admire Jennifer, not because she's a woman in the tough mill world of international politics, but because she's so honest. ,M: Yeah. Certainly, there aren't many people as true to their words as she is.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: You are right. She always keeps her word. It is very rare in the entertainment field. (C) F: You are right. She is so honest. She always keeps her word. (D) F: You are right. She is tougher than men, although she is not very honest.
Output: C
F: What seems to be the matter, young man? ,M: I've got a cold for a few days. ,F: Are you eating normally? ,M: No. I just had a glass of water from morning till now.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Can I take your order now, sir? (C) F: Well, you should go for a physical examination first. (D) F: How long does your fever last?
Output: C
M: How much are these shirts? The tag price is $50. ,F: The regular price is $40 each, but you can have 2 of them on sale today for $60.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: So it's $30 each, what a bargain! (C) M: $40 for 2 shirts is a good price. (D) M: So it's $30 cheaper than the tag price.
Output: B
F: Are you finished with that magazine? ,M: Not yet. This article is pretty long. I'm only about halfway done with it. I've read everything else though. Can I give it to you in 30 minutes or so? ,F: Yeah. Sure. I'll just take a shower.
(A) M: Since I am finished with that magazine, I will watch a show next. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: OK, I will continue reading next. (D) M: Now that you won't take a shower, I will continue reading next.
Output: C
M: I've never seen you shout at someone before. Are you alright? ,F: I'm sorry, but that woman was being so rude. It's been a long day, and I'm a little stressed out from work.
(A) M: You just argued with the man. I don't think you win. Maybe you need some stress from work in order to improve your ability to argue. (B) M: You can't leave your work to the man because your work is not hard and you are not stressed out. (C) M: Calm down. It's a little bit rude for you to shout at another woman, although you have a stressful day from cleaning and cooking at home. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: Have you seen my cat? He is black with white feet. ,M: He was sitting on that grey fence an hour ago. I think he was trying to catch a bird.
(A) F: Are you sure that's my cat? My cat's main color is black. (B) F: So you mean my cat was sitting on that grey fence two hours ago. Are you sure that's my cat? My cat's main color is black. (C) F: My cat's main color is white, and its feet are black. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
M: Hi, would you like some help? ,F: Well, I'm looking for something I saw at a friends house a few days ago. It's a Chinese style wooden chair. ,M: You're in the right store, but I should tell you the prices gone up. In the past they were $62 each, but the new ones are $3 more. ,F: OK. I'll take one.
(A) M: It is $59 for one chair. (B) M: It is $62 for one chair. (C) M: It is $65 for one chair. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: How many pages to expect us to write for this paper? ,M: Less than 10 pages. ,F: When should we hand it in? ,M: Before December seventeenth.
(A) F: This dress fits you very well. It's 20% off now. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Welcome to our hotel. I hope you enjoy your stay in this city. (D) F: OK, we will write it as soon as possible and submit it on time.
Output: D
F: Leo, a girl is waiting for you in the hall. ,M: It must be Jenny. I made a dinner date with her yesterday. Would it be alright if I go now? ,F: Sure. It's time for lunch.
(A) M: Let me go back to work and give you a reply after I have dinner with Jenny. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Thanks. It's the first time that I eat out for lunch with her, I'm quite nervous. (D) M: Thanks, I'm going to pick up Jenny and take her do dinner.
Output: C
M: We're going to listen to a lecture about environmental protection. ,F: Really? I thought we were going to see an exhibition.
(A) M: No, that's tomorrow. Now we are attending a lecture about wildlife protection. (B) M: Yeah, the exhibition that we are about to see is about wildlife protection. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: No, we will go see the exhibition tomorrow.
Output: D
F: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you? ,M: Tomorrow is Father's Day. Do you have anything to recommend?
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: I'd like a twin room. (C) F: I feel better now, doctor. (D) F: We have a beautiful scarf. You can take one for your mother.
Output: A
M: Mom, I'm telling you that global warming isn't real. I read a news article about it. ,F: Boy, you'll believe anything you read, won't you? ,M: Come on. Do you mean newspapers lie? ,F: You shouldn't accept everything you read or see on the news. It's a good idea to question it.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: So dad you think I should read the paper every day and believe everything it says? (C) M: You're right, mom. I'll learn to question what I see. (D) M: Okay dad, I'll question everything around me.
Output: C
M: What's wrong? Why are you so tired? ,F: I'm trying a new diet to lose weight, but I feel tired and weak all day. ,M: That's not a good choice. I suggest you do more exercise. Anyway, you are not overweight at all.
(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: Maybe I've exercised too much. (C) F: I'm too heavy to be energetic. I ate too much recently. (D) F: Everyday, I eat only one meal before I do a lot of exercises.
Output: A