niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: I'm so sorry I'm late, Mister Stone. ,M: I think I did ask Miss Jones to inform everyone that the meeting started at 11:00 sharp, now 10 minutes have passed already. ,F: I'm really sorry, Mister Stone. It's raining cats and dogs, and I had to wait ages for a taxi. ,M: Is finding excuses the only thing you're good at? You should know there won't always be sunshine waiting for you outside, and look at last month's performance of your department! How many products have you and your team sold out if I may ask? ,F: I'm sorry. ,M: I didn't pay you to apologize, if you can't change the current situation. I'm afraid you're not needed here anymore.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Professor Green, I'm so sorry that I didn't finish the paper on time. (C) F: I promise I will change the current situation, please don't fire me. (D) F: Boss, you knew my department had the best performance last month.
Output: C
M: Can you tell me the details of what happened, Miss Marple? ,F: I was waiting outside of the bank, and through the window, I saw the robber approached the cashier, pull out a gun, and demand that she hand over all the money from the drawer. Then he shot at the guard before running out and getting in a car.
(A) M: Do you know what happened after the robber shot you in the bank? (B) M: So you saw the robber shot the cashier and was caught by the guard? (C) M: You were in the bank and saw the guard got shot. Did you call 911? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Can you tell me the details of what happened, Miss Marple? ,F: I was waiting outside of the bank, and through the window, I saw the robber approached the cashier, pull out a gun, and demand that she hand over all the money from the drawer. Then he shot at the guard before running out and getting in a car. ,M: Do you still remember the license plate number of that car? ,F: It's BD16SMJ.
(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: So you saw the robber's car plate was BD60SMJ, right? (C) M: You saw the plate of guard's car was BD160SMG? (D) M: The robber arrived by the car of BD16SMJ and left by motor.
Output: A
F: Good morning. May I speak to Mister Smith, please? ,M: Speaking. ,F: This is the front desk. I'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing, we would like to request you to change your room. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience.
(A) M: So I have to change my room, right? (B) M: I will check out when I come back. (C) M: You mean I have to change my room just because the light doesn't work. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
F: Good morning. May I speak to Mister Smith, please? ,M: Speaking. ,F: This is the front desk. I'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing, we would like to request you to change your room. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience. ,M: Ok, but I'm going out in about half an hour. ,F: What time will you be back? ,M: Around 8:00 o'clock I suppose.
(A) F: OK, I will wait for you until you come back at around 8:00 o'clock. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: So will you be out around 8:00 o'clock? (D) F: You cannot go out before doing the repair work.
Output: A
F: Good morning. May I speak to Mister Smith, please? ,M: Speaking. ,F: This is the front desk. I'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing, we would like to request you to change your room. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience. ,M: Ok, but I'm going out in about half an hour. ,F: What time will you be back? ,M: Around 8:00 o'clock I suppose. ,F: Then we would repair the heating while you are out. You may pick up your new room key, number 601 from the front desk when you return.
(A) M: I will pick up the key from the desk after I repair the heating. (B) M: I will pick up the key from the desk when I come back. (C) M: I will repair the heating in Room 601 then. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: Which school club do you want to join this year? ,M: I haven't decided yet. I was in the basketball team last year, and I want to try something different this year.
(A) F: So you want to join the basketball team this year to have more time to relax. (B) F: Oh, you want to join the basketball team this year because it's new to you. (C) F: So can you tell me what kind of new thing you would like to try this year? (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
M: Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us? ,F: Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy. ,M: Really? In the newspaper. However, the weather forecast is totally different. They said that the weekend was going to be sunny with a slight wind, and the sky is very clear today. ,F: Well, today is only Tuesday, the weather could change. ,M: Let's wait and see, it could not rain. ,F: Alright, I'll call you on Saturday night about it.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: I'm glad to talk about the weekend plan with you. (C) M: I'm glad to talk about the weather with you. (D) M: I'm glad to talk about this piece of news with you.
Output: B
M: Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us? ,F: Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy. ,M: Really? In the newspaper. However, the weather forecast is totally different. They said that the weekend was going to be sunny with a slight wind, and the sky is very clear today. ,F: Well, today is only Tuesday, the weather could change. ,M: Let's wait and see, it could not rain. ,F: Alright, I'll call you on Saturday night about it.
(A) M: Great! I'm available when you call me on Tuesday. (B) M: Great! I'm available when you call me on Sunday. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Great! I'm available when you call me on Saturday night.
Output: D
M: Hi Anna, I haven't seen you in the library for a long time.
(A) F: Yes. I haven't been in the library very often lately. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Yes. We often meet in the library lately. (D) F: Yes. I always go to the library now so I seldom go to the classroom for the lecture.
Output: A
M: Hi Anna, I haven't seen you in the library for a long time. ,F: Yeah, Ellen, I've just finished the dancing class in the gym. It's near here. ,M: How was your dancing class? ,F: I thought it easy at first, but it was not what I expected at all. I've never had such a difficult instructor. ,M: That sounds terrible. ,F: But I think it worth it.
(A) M: I agree with you. Dancing class is quite easy. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: I am so glad that you find dancing class easy and rewarding. (D) M: I am so glad that you find dancing class rewarding.
Output: D
F: How was your trip to New York? ,M: It was fun. I took the train there. ,F: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York. ,M: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train, this one went across the northern part of the country, from Seattle all the way to Chicago, Illonois.
(A) F: Why did you choose to start your trip from Florida? (B) F: So you finished your trip in California, right? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: I see. You started your trip from Washington.
Output: C
F: How was your trip to New York? ,M: It was fun. I took the train there. ,F: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York. ,M: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train, this one went across the northern part of the country, from Seattle all the way to Chicago, Illonois. ,F: How long did that part of the trip take? ,M: 45 hours. ,F: Then how long did it take to get from Chicago to New York? ,M: Another 20 hours, this time I had a window seat, and the view was amazing! High stayed up just to look, by the time I arrived in New York. I was exhausted!
(A) F: What? You spent 45 hours to go from Chicago to New York? That was too long. (B) F: So it took 20 hours from California to Seattle by train, didn't it? (C) F: Oh, it took 20 hours to go from Chicago to New York. That was too long. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: How was your trip to New York? ,M: It was fun. I took the train there. ,F: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York. ,M: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train, this one went across the northern part of the country, from Seattle all the way to Chicago, Illonois. ,F: How long did that part of the trip take? ,M: 45 hours. ,F: Then how long did it take to get from Chicago to New York? ,M: Another 20 hours, this time I had a window seat, and the view was amazing! High stayed up just to look, by the time I arrived in New York. I was exhausted! ,F: Would you recommend traveling that way? ,M: I think it's a great way to see the country, trains often travel near the coast or through other beautiful areas. But I wouldn't recommend it to someone who wants to save time, the whole trip took more than 3 days.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Why do you think the trip is boring? I thought you enjoyed traveling by train. (C) F: I am so glad that you find traveling by train is enjoyable. (D) F: So you think traveling by plane is the best way and enjoyable, right?
Output: C
F: How was your trip to New York? ,M: It was fun. I took the train there. ,F: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York. ,M: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train, this one went across the northern part of the country, from Seattle all the way to Chicago, Illonois. ,F: How long did that part of the trip take? ,M: 45 hours. ,F: Then how long did it take to get from Chicago to New York? ,M: Another 20 hours, this time I had a window seat, and the view was amazing! High stayed up just to look, by the time I arrived in New York. I was exhausted! ,F: Would you recommend traveling that way? ,M: I think it's a great way to see the country, trains often travel near the coast or through other beautiful areas. But I wouldn't recommend it to someone who wants to save time, the whole trip took more than 3 days.
(A) F: Yeah. Traveling by train saves more time. Your trip only took one day. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Yes. You can see the country when traveling by train and it saves time. (D) F: Yeah. Traveling by train is a great way to see the country.
Output: D
M: Hey, let me show you the place. Eh, here's the living room. ,F: Oh, it looks like you could use a new carpet.
(A) M: I agree with you. However, the living room still looks nice, right? (B) M: Ok, I will change the carpet in the bedroom. Don't worry about it. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Thanks for loving this bathroom. I hope you can like this new carpet.
Output: A
M: Hey, let me show you the place. Eh, here's the living room. ,F: Oh, it looks like you could use a new carpet. ,M: Well, I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned. But I just don't have the money to do it right now.
(A) F: Although you have cleaned the carpet. It is still dirty. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: I am not satisfied with the carpet in the bedroom which has a hole. (D) F: The color of the carpet is really strange. You could change it.
Output: B
M: Hey, let me show you the place. Eh, here's the living room. ,F: Oh, it looks like you could use a new carpet. ,M: Well, I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned. But I just don't have the money to do it right now. ,F: Oh, and what about the kitchen? ,M: Well, the refrigerator door is broken a little bit, and it won't shut all the way, but it isn't that bad.
(A) F: The refrigerator is really in bad condition. I think it have to be fixed. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: I'm afraid that it will be a little cold, if the window in living room won't close. (D) F: You have the money to improve the bad condition of the refrigerator, right?
Output: A
M: What can I get for you today? ,F: Can I please have fried eggs and toast? ,M: Of course, would you like jam or butter with your toast? ,F: That depends on what kind of jam you have. ,M: Grape, strawberry, blueberry. ,F: I'll have strawberry. ,M: Any coffee for you today? ,F: No, thanks. I'm getting on a plane in a few hours, and I need to be able to sleep during my flight.
(A) M: Oh right, here's your coffee you ordered, be careful your coffee is very hot, have a nice day! (B) M: Okay, have seat there, the waiter will bring all the food you ordered, please wait for a few minutes. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Okay, here's your coffee, and hold it steady please because the pilot is going to land the plane now.
Output: B
M: What can I get for you today? ,F: Can I please have fried eggs and toast? ,M: Of course, would you like jam or butter with your toast? ,F: That depends on what kind of jam you have. ,M: Grape, strawberry, blueberry. ,F: I'll have strawberry. ,M: Any coffee for you today? ,F: No, thanks. I'm getting on a plane in a few hours, and I need to be able to sleep during my flight.
(A) M: Just a cup of coffee? Alright, here you are, and be careful the coffee is very hot. (B) M: Alright, the waiter will bring your fried eggs, toast and water to your table in a few minutes. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Here's your orange juice and I think that's yoru best choice since you plan to sleep at home later.
Output: B
F: Good afternoon, Mister Smith. Have you planted a garden this year? ,M: No, you should see everything I'm growing in my backyard. There are beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and several kinds of carats. ,F: You have fruit trees back there too, right? ,M: I do. I have an apple tree and a pear tree. I actually have a bunch of ripe pears. You can take them to your family.
(A) F: Really? You don't have an apple tree but you will offer me some carrots? (B) F: Really? You will offer me some pears and you mean I can take them to my family? (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: OK, I see. You don't have an apple tree or a pear tree. But you will offer me some pears.
Output: B
F: Good afternoon, Mister Smith. Have you planted a garden this year? ,M: No, you should see everything I'm growing in my backyard. There are beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and several kinds of carats. ,F: You have fruit trees back there too, right? ,M: I do. I have an apple tree and a pear tree. I actually have a bunch of ripe pears. You can take them to your family. ,F: Thanks, Mister Smith. But I'm off to volleyball practice right now. My brother is home though, he can come to get some from you. ,M: I thought your brother had an after-school job. ,F: He does, he works at the grocery store, but only on Tuesday and Thursday.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: OK, I see. You mean he  works at the grocery store, and you will practice volleyball next, right? (C) M: OK, I see. You mean your brother had no after-school job and you will practice volleyball next, right? (D) M: So, you will go to the grocery store next and your sister is home though, she can come to get some from me?
Output: B
F: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment? ,M: By saving water.
(A) F: I am surprised that you are an expert who is only 15 years old. (B) F: I'm glad that you can come to this interview to talk about saving environment. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Thank you. Welcome to our interview. Mike, you are just 15 years old, right?
Output: B
F: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment? ,M: By saving water. ,F: Well, how can we do that? ,M: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Using less water is a good way to save water. You are only 15 years old and you know so much. (C) F: Yes. We can save water by growing more plants. But you said that saving water cannot save the environment. (D) F: That is true. Since you are 15 years old, how do you know that you can save water by recycling rubbish?
Output: B
F: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment? ,M: By saving water. ,F: Well, how can we do that? ,M: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside. ,F: Do you have any other suggestions? ,M: Yes, we shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper we save the forest where animals live.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: We can protect the forest by recycling newspapers. It is a good way to save environment. (C) F: Recycling newspapers can cut down on waste. But it do harm to our environment. (D) F: Recycling newspapers can protect the forest. But paper is not made from trees.
Output: B
M: Ah, where am I? ,F: Excuse me, do you need any help? ,M: I want to go to the Science Museum. But I've been lost for the past few hours, and I can't use these ticket machines.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Let me help you. You can go into the Science Museum now. (C) F: I am glad that you have found the way to the Science Museum by yourself. (D) F: Sorry, I don't know where the Star Museum is. You should ask someone else.
Output: B
M: Ah, where am I? ,F: Excuse me, do you need any help? ,M: I want to go to the Science Museum. But I've been lost for the past few hours, and I can't use these ticket machines. ,F: Uh, well, just press this button of the ticket machine, then, get on the train at platform number four. ,M: All right, oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day? ,F: Usually they come about every 6 minutes.
(A) M: Thanks. The train comes every six minutes, so I think I should wait here. (B) M: Thanks. The bus comes every six minutes, so I think I should wait here. (C) M: Oh, the train comes every 4 minutes. I'll wait right here. Thank you. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
F: Hi, Bob, do you know anything about boxing? ,M: Yes, it's a sport that does good to bodybuilding. ,F: Oh, I just think it is about fighting.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: Although boxing isn't good for bodybuilding, how could you think it is about fighting? (C) M: Haha, a lot of people think boxing is fighting like you do. (D) M: Yes, as you said, boxing is a skill, but it's not good for bodybuilding at all.
Output: C
M: Hi, you look upset. What's up? ,F: I haven't been sleeping well, recently. ,M: What's the problem? ,F: I tried to go to bed early, but I just couldn't fall asleep in bed with the other girlsâ lights on, and noises now and then. I'm a light sleeper. ,M: I understand, I used to live in a dorm with 3 People. It was great in some aspects. We always went out and had fun together. But on the other hand, when I wanted some quiet time they kept talking and laughing aloud. It was really painful.
(A) F: Really? You mean you cannot understand me although you are a light sleeper? (B) F: Really? You mean it's not really painful and you like to be alone? Okay, I see. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: So, you used to live in a dorm with 2 people and you once had similar problems?
Output: C
M: Hi, you look upset. What's up? ,F: I haven't been sleeping well, recently. ,M: What's the problem? ,F: I tried to go to bed early, but I just couldn't fall asleep in bed with the other girlsâ lights on, and noises now and then. I'm a light sleeper. ,M: I understand, I used to live in a dorm with 3 People. It was great in some aspects. We always went out and had fun together. But on the other hand, when I wanted some quiet time they kept talking and laughing aloud. It was really painful. ,F: Living in a dorm means that you have to learn to be considerate of others. ,M: Yeah, but you can at least talk with them and find a solution. ,F: Ok. Maybe I really should have a talk with them about this matter.
(A) M: Yeah, as you have been sleeping well recently, you can learn to be considerate next. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Yeah, you can talk with your roommates to find a solution. That's will be useful. (D) M: Yeah, as you live alone, you can go out and have fun. I think that's will be helpful.
Output: C
M: What is your policy on returns? ,F: If you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days, you'll get all your money back. If it is over 7 days, you'll get back 80% of what you paid. Also, if you want to change the pants, just bring them in and will do them for free.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Sounds good. I can return them in 7 days and get all my money back if I am not satisfied with the pants. (C) M: Sounds good. I don't not need to return them and I can get all my money back if I am not satisfied with the pants. (D) M: I should pay $70 more and get another pair of pants. How terrible! I won't shopping in your shop again.
Output: B
M: What is your policy on returns? ,F: If you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days, you'll get all your money back. If it is over 7 days, you'll get back 80% of what you paid. Also, if you want to change the pants, just bring them in and will do them for free. ,M: Sounds good. ,F: That will be $70 please. How would you like to pay for it? Cash, check or card? ,M: By card, here you are. ,F: Ok, sir, here you are, thank you very much.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Thank you. I always pay by credit card. (C) M: I forgot to bring my card. Can I pay by check? (D) M: I never paid by credit card, so I'll pay by cash.
Output: B
F: I have just received a letter from Beck. ,M: Really? What does he say? ,F: Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest, and he's thinking of buying some fields next year. ,M: Oh, he must be doing the work well. ,F: Yes, I think he is, he's proud of having the largest farm in Oregon.
(A) M: Cool. He will stop growing wheat next year instead of buying some fields. (B) M: Cool. He has the largest farm in his state. (C) M: Cool. He needs hands to do the farm work although he won't buy some filed next year. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: I have just received a letter from Beck. ,M: Really? What does he say? ,F: Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest, and he's thinking of buying some fields next year. ,M: Oh, he must be doing the work well. ,F: Yes, I think he is, he's proud of having the largest farm in Oregon.
(A) M: So Beck will do outdoor exercise next year instead of buying some fields. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: So Beck will visit a friend next year instead of buying some fields. (D) M: So Beck will buy some fields next year.
Output: D
F: I have just received a letter from Beck. ,M: Really? What does he say? ,F: Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest, and he's thinking of buying some fields next year. ,M: Oh, he must be doing the work well. ,F: Yes, I think he is, he's proud of having the largest farm in Oregon. ,M: I guess you're looking forward to seeing him. ,F: You are right. In fact, I'm thinking of visiting him next week. I want to help with the harvest on the farm.
(A) M: Cool. You can ride horses with Beck next month. (B) M: Cool. You can visit Beck next month. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Cool. You can learn farming with Beck next month.
Output: C
F: I have just received a letter from Beck. ,M: Really? What does he say? ,F: Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest, and he's thinking of buying some fields next year. ,M: Oh, he must be doing the work well. ,F: Yes, I think he is, he's proud of having the largest farm in Oregon. ,M: I guess you're looking forward to seeing him. ,F: You are right. In fact, I'm thinking of visiting him next week. I want to help with the harvest on the farm. ,M: We really need to have much outdoor exercise. When I was young, I was quite good at farming. ,F: When I was on the farm in my childhood, I liked watering the flowers, riding horses and feeding the chickens. ,M: Yes, I like farm work, too. Last time when I was at my brothers. I once tried my hand at milking a cow. It was interesting.
(A) F: I agree with you. Milking the cow is interesting. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: I agree with you. Milking the cow is boring. (D) F: I'm so surprised that you watered the flowers.
Output: A
F: Hey Martin, I just did some running in the park. What are you doing? ,M: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere, what's up? ,F: I just wanted to see if you'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight? Why do you have to do this kind of work? ,M: My father and I have a deal. I help around the house and he pays me. Once I get these leaves into bags. I have to cut the grass. Tomorrow, I will water the flowers in the garden.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Maybe I can help you collect in the leaves right now. (C) F: You're cutting the grass. That's always my dad's job. (D) F: It rained yesterday, so why are you still watering flowers?
Output: B
F: Hey Martin, I just did some running in the park. What are you doing? ,M: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere, what's up? ,F: I just wanted to see if you'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight? Why do you have to do this kind of work? ,M: My father and I have a deal. I help around the house and he pays me. Once I get these leaves into bags. I have to cut the grass. Tomorrow, I will water the flowers in the garden. ,F: How long have you had this arrangement? ,M: Since I became a teenager, I help him fix his motorcycle, too. ,F: Is there something in particular you are saving for? A new car? ,M: I can't afford anything too expensive, but my parents said they would pay for half the cost of a laptop. My father wants me to know the meaning of "no pains, no gains".
(A) F: I think you can soon save enough money and achieve your target of buying the motorbike. (B) F: Your parents have promised to pay for the whole price of your laptop. Isn't that cool? (C) F: What kind of laptop are you saving up for? I think MacBook would be great. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
F: Hey Martin, I just did some running in the park. What are you doing? ,M: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere, what's up? ,F: I just wanted to see if you'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight? Why do you have to do this kind of work? ,M: My father and I have a deal. I help around the house and he pays me. Once I get these leaves into bags. I have to cut the grass. Tomorrow, I will water the flowers in the garden. ,F: How long have you had this arrangement? ,M: Since I became a teenager, I help him fix his motorcycle, too. ,F: Is there something in particular you are saving for? A new car? ,M: I can't afford anything too expensive, but my parents said they would pay for half the cost of a laptop. My father wants me to know the meaning of "no pains, no gains". ,F: That's cool, so should I come back later? ,M: Yeah, let me finish my responsibilities first, and then I'll call you.
(A) F: OK. I will wait for you and let's go to run in the park together. (B) F: Since you are free, let's go to the cinema now. (C) F: Great! After you finish the job, let's go for a walk. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: Ben, come here! I'm having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one? ,M: I don't think you need to wear something about fancy.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Uh, I'm still selecting a dress for tomorrow's party. (C) F: All right. I will select another dress. (D) F: I wanna bargain with you. I can't understand why you think I need to wear something about fancy.
Output: C
F: Ben, come here! I'm having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one? ,M: I don't think you need to wear something about fancy. ,F: You're right. It's not that comfortable and we're going to be dancing a lot in the concert.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: My birthday party is tonight, so you can wear something fancy. (C) M: You are right! We are going to be dancing a lot in the concert tonight. (D) M: It's a pity that we can't dance in the concert.
Output: C
F: Hello, Cheetah Express Delivery Service. How may I help you? ,M: Hello, I'm waiting for a package sent from your office in Chicago. The package number is XYZ9876.
(A) F: You are looking for a package from St.Paul? Let me see. (B) F: A package form Chicago? Let me see. The number is ZZZ9876, right? (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: You are looking for a package from Des Moines? Let me see.
Output: C
F: Hello, Cheetah Express Delivery Service. How may I help you? ,M: Hello, I'm waiting for a package sent from your office in Chicago. The package number is XYZ9876. ,F: I see. My computer says we sent it on December thirteenth and it was in Des Moines on the fourteenth. You should have received it in Saint Paul the day after that. ,M: That was yesterday. Any idea what happened?
(A) F: Sorry, we are going to find out what happened. It should be here yesterday, on December 15th. (B) F: Sorry, we are going to find out what happened. It should be here yesterday, on December 14th. (C) F: Sorry, we are going to find out what happened. It should be here yesterday, on December 13th. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
F: Where are you from, Corey? ,M: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here. ,F: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then? ,M: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving. ,F: Wow, that sounds quite exciting! ,M: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time?
(A) F: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. By the way, you mean you've been doing that for 7 years, so now you are 16 years old? (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. By the way, you mean you've been doing that since you were 9, so now you are 16 years old? (D) F: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. By the way, you mean you don't like ice diving and now you are 19 years old, right?
Output: A
F: Where are you from, Corey? ,M: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here. ,F: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then? ,M: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving. ,F: Wow, that sounds quite exciting! ,M: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time? ,F: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. But now I spend most of my spare time in the acting club I joined last year, and I really love the theater. I really want to be an actress one day. Have you got any other hobbies? ,M: Uhm, I guess I enjoy playing online computer games. I feel quite relaxed when playing the games, and it helps me make new friends. How about you? Do you spend much time online? ,F: Well, I'm not interested in computer games. I think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers. I prefer chatting face to face with my friends. ,M: I like chatting with friends too.
(A) F: Yeah, I also don't like chatting with friends and now my favorite hobby is skiing. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: Really? You also like chatting with friends? Okay. And my favorite hobby is acting now. (D) F: Okay, I see. Actually now my favorite hobby is acting but I don't love the theater.
Output: C
F: Where are you from, Corey? ,M: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here. ,F: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then? ,M: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving. ,F: Wow, that sounds quite exciting! ,M: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time? ,F: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. But now I spend most of my spare time in the acting club I joined last year, and I really love the theater. I really want to be an actress one day. Have you got any other hobbies? ,M: Uhm, I guess I enjoy playing online computer games. I feel quite relaxed when playing the games, and it helps me make new friends. How about you? Do you spend much time online? ,F: Well, I'm not interested in computer games. I think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers. I prefer chatting face to face with my friends.
(A) M: So, you mean you are interested in computer games and you think playing computer games helps you make friends? (B) M: Really? You prefer chatting on the Internet  with your friends but you think playing computer games is a waste of time? (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Really? You think it makes great sense spending time playing something with strangers and it's relaxing?
Output: C
F: Where are you from, Corey? ,M: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here. ,F: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then? ,M: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving. ,F: Wow, that sounds quite exciting! ,M: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time? ,F: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. But now I spend most of my spare time in the acting club I joined last year, and I really love the theater. I really want to be an actress one day. Have you got any other hobbies? ,M: Uhm, I guess I enjoy playing online computer games. I feel quite relaxed when playing the games, and it helps me make new friends. How about you? Do you spend much time online? ,F: Well, I'm not interested in computer games. I think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers. I prefer chatting face to face with my friends. ,M: I like chatting with friends too. ,F: Oh, it's time for class. Our English teacher is coming. After class I'll introduce you to some of my friends.
(A) M: Okay, I see. Your English teacher is coming and you will have an English class next. (B) M: Really? Your Chinese teacher is coming but you will have an English class next? (C) M: Really? You mean it's not the time for class and yu will go to the teacher's office next? (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: A
M: Flora, when you were little, what did you like to do? ,F: When I was small and I was at junior high school, I used to like playing soccer with my friends, actually in Kenya. What's different from other countries is we used to make our own soccer ball to play. So it was very easy.
(A) M: Oh, I don't know you are from Japan, I guess that's why you used to like playing baseball, right? (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: So you come from Kenya, and I guess that must be very interesting to make your own basketball, huh? (D) M: So you come from Kenya, and that must be very interesting to make your own soccer.
Output: D
M: Flora, when you were little, what did you like to do? ,F: When I was small and I was at junior high school, I used to like playing soccer with my friends, actually in Kenya. What's different from other countries is we used to make our own soccer ball to play. So it was very easy. ,M: Wow, how did you make the soccer balls? ,F: We used to collect like plastic and paper and bind them with string to make something round. So it was like...you didn't have to spend any money.
(A) M: I see, kids always like plastic paper balls, making a basketball by your own must be interesting. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Well, that's really convenient for kids to make their own soccer balls and although you need spend a lot of money as you said. (D) M: Oh, that's really convenient for kids to make their own soccer balls.
Output: D
M: Flora, when you were little, what did you like to do? ,F: When I was small and I was at junior high school, I used to like playing soccer with my friends, actually in Kenya. What's different from other countries is we used to make our own soccer ball to play. So it was very easy. ,M: Wow, how did you make the soccer balls? ,F: We used to collect like plastic and paper and bind them with string to make something round. So it was like...you didn't have to spend any money. ,M: Wow, that's ingenious! That's great! So were you a good soccer player? ,F: Not really. I used to like playing soccer, but I was not very good actually, to tell the truth. ,M: Yeah, like me. I wasn't a very good athlete. I mean, I like sports, but I was never very good. Uhm, so do you play soccer in Japan? ,F: Sometimes. Right now actually I'm not playing anymore, because the work in the bank takes up much of my time.
(A) M: Well, being a soccer player must be not easy, but since you are in China now, you should really take a good rest there. (B) M: Oh, I'm surprised that you still get a lot of time to play basketball as a bank clerk (C) M: Well, you must be very busy as a bank clerk. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
M: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn't it? ,F: Uhm, I think it'll be great. ,M: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again. ,F: She didn't need to. It was seriously bad. We'll just have to remember to get this pizza out.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Yes, our cake this time must be delicious! So nice! (C) M: OK. We make a sweet cake this time, next time we can try to make pizza! (D) M: Yeah, we have to remember to get popcorn out. I can't wait!
Output: A
M: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn't it? ,F: Uhm, I think it'll be great. ,M: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again. ,F: She didn't need to. It was seriously bad. We'll just have to remember to get this pizza out. ,M: Yeah, in the 15 minutes it'll be ready. ,F: Yes, what do you think we should have for dessert? I fancy some cakes. ,M: Let's make one!
(A) F: Sure. I'd love to make another one with you, dad. (B) F: I'd love that dear. But we need to pick up our daughter now. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: OK, brother. Let's have some desert! But don't tell our mom.
Output: D
M: Kathy, you look worried, why? ,F: According to the screen, our flight to Sydney has been delayed by 3 hours. So now we won't be boarding the plane until 2:00 PM. But we have a meeting at night. ,M: That shouldn't be a problem. The meeting with our customers isn't until 8:00 o'clock. Unfortunately, we won't have time to take a tour of the city as we planned. I have been looking forward to it for a long time.
(A) F: Really? You mean that should be a problem? Oh, the flight was supposed to take off at 8 am. (B) F: You mean the meeting with our customers isn't until 7:00 o'clock? Oh, the flight was supposed to take off at 2 pm. (C) F: Yeah, the flight was supposed to take off at 11 am, but now we won't be boarding the plane until 3:00 PM. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: Kathy, you look worried, why? ,F: According to the screen, our flight to Sydney has been delayed by 3 hours. So now we won't be boarding the plane until 2:00 PM. But we have a meeting at night. ,M: That shouldn't be a problem. The meeting with our customers isn't until 8:00 o'clock. Unfortunately, we won't have time to take a tour of the city as we planned. I have been looking forward to it for a long time. ,F: What a pity! However, we can look around next time.
(A) M: Really? You think it's not a pity? Oh, we will fail to attend a meeting. (B) M: Yeah, as the meeting with our customers isn't until 9:00 o'clock, we will fail to meet some customers. (C) M: Yeah, although we fail to go sightseeing in the city this time, we can look around next time. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
M: Do you like this house? ,F: Yes, it's beautiful. ,M: It's perfect for us and the kids. ,F: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard. ,M: And we can afford it! ,F: So are we going to buy it? ,M: I'm afraid not. ,F: It's too far from your job, isn't it? ,M: Yes, I can't spend 4 hours on the road every day. ,F: By the time you get home you'll be too tired to even eat. ,M: I won't be able to play with the kids!
(A) F: If you don't have time to play with our children, they will be very sad. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Sir, this house is on sale now, you can buy it right now. (D) F: Honey, this house is too convenient for you to go to work, but it's too expensive for us to afford.
Output: A
M: Do you like this house? ,F: Yes, it's beautiful. ,M: It's perfect for us and the kids. ,F: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard. ,M: And we can afford it!
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: This room is cheap, but it's too small. Let's have a look at others. (C) F: This office is big and beautiful, but we can't afford it. (D) F: I love it. This house is big and beautiful. We can go through the buying process.
Output: D
M: Do you like this house? ,F: Yes, it's beautiful. ,M: It's perfect for us and the kids. ,F: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard. ,M: And we can afford it! ,F: So are we going to buy it? ,M: I'm afraid not. ,F: It's too far from your job, isn't it? ,M: Yes, I can't spend 4 hours on the road every day. ,F: By the time you get home you'll be too tired to even eat.
(A) M: The decoration style of the house is too old. I don't like it. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: The house is too expensive for us to afford. (D) M: It would be too inconvenient for you to go to work.
Output: D
M: Do you like this house? ,F: Yes, it's beautiful. ,M: It's perfect for us and the kids. ,F: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard. ,M: And we can afford it! ,F: So are we going to buy it? ,M: I'm afraid not. ,F: It's too far from your job, isn't it? ,M: Yes, I can't spend 4 hours on the road every day. ,F: By the time you get home you'll be too tired to even eat. ,M: I won't be able to play with the kids! ,F: No. We have to find someplace closer to your job.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: It takes the children four hours to go to school from this house so I think we need to discuss with them whether to buy it or not. (C) M: This house is too far away from our children's school. We need to choose another house. (D) M: OK, I will continue to search the Internet tomorrow to see if I can find a more suitable house.
Output: D
F: Have you seen our waiter? ,M: Sure, he comes now! ,F: We've been sitting here for almost 10 minutes. ,M: Whoops! I guess I was wrong. That isn't our waiter. ,F: We can give him 5 more minutes and then leave.
(A) M: I'm sorry that we have waited for the manager for almost 20 minutes. (B) M: There's no need to stand it. We should order without our friends. The waiter has been here for several times. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Uh, maybe we need to wait the waiter a little longer.
Output: D
F: Have you seen our waiter? ,M: Sure, he comes now! ,F: We've been sitting here for almost 10 minutes. ,M: Whoops! I guess I was wrong. That isn't our waiter. ,F: We can give him 5 more minutes and then leave.
(A) M: Take it easy! We just sat down, so we can rest for 15 minutes. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: The person who came here 10 minutes ago is our waiter. He has been here before. (D) M: Please don't leave now. Just give him five more minutes.
Output: B
F: Have you seen our waiter? ,M: Sure, he comes now! ,F: We've been sitting here for almost 10 minutes. ,M: Whoops! I guess I was wrong. That isn't our waiter. ,F: We can give him 5 more minutes and then leave. ,M: I'll go up to the front and talk to the manager. ,F: That's a good idea. ,M: Maybe they'll give us free drinks for waiting so long. ,F: Maybe he'll send us our waiter immediately. ,M: Every time we eat out, it's an adventure! ,F: Last time we got seats next to the kitchen. ,M: We'll never go there again!
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: The restaurant is good because the manager has sent us the waiter. (C) F: You're right! Luckily we never sit next to the kitchen. The environment is poor. (D) F: The service in this restaurant is average. We can try again next time.
Output: A
M: I went to Hawaii on vacation. ,F: Do you like it? ,M: I love it! I want to live there.
(A) F: It doesn't matter if you don't like living in Hawaii. You just go there on business. (B) F: Although you like Hawaii, you go there just for a holiday. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: I know you don't like Hawaii, but you go there just for a holiday.
Output: B
M: I went to Hawaii on vacation. ,F: Do you like it? ,M: I love it! I want to live there. ,F: It must be attractive! ,M: Yes, the island is so green and the water is so blue! ,F: What did you do at night? ,M: At night I went out to eat. The food was delicious.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: You mean you spend your night eating out, right? (C) F: Is it because you think the food is not delicious that you go swimming at night? (D) F: If you don't like Hawaii, why go for a walk at night?
Output: B
F: I like this hotel! ,M: What do you like about it? ,F: We get a free breakfast with toast, ham, eggs, fresh fruit and juice!
(A) M: So there is no egg in the breakfast offering by this hotel? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Why do you think the breakfast is nice? We won't have rolls and eggs. (D) M: But we won't have juice for the breakfast. I don't think it's good.
Output: B