niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Jerry, were you late yesterday? ,M: Yes. As I was leaving for work, my wife told me she had a fever. So I took her to the hospital. ,F: I'm sorry to hear that. Is she better now? ,M: Yes, a little. Thank you.
(A) F: So you had a fever yesterday. Your wife sent you to the hospital, right? (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Since you were ill in hospital yesterday, you shouldn't come to work today. (D) F: Although you were late for work yesterday, it doesn't matter because you had a fever yesterday.
Output: B
F: Where will you and your family spend the summer vacation? ,M: We are arranging a holiday in Europe. We will stay in Italy for 3 days, Austria for 5 days and Switzerland for 2 days.
(A) F: Same as you, I will 5 days in Austria too. (B) F: Wow, Italy for five days? Long trip for your family. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: I can't believe that you will spend the longest time in Switzerland.
Output: A
M: Jenny, I wasn't expecting you at this time. I thought you weren't getting to the party until after 7. ,F: Yeah, I didn't have to work overtime tonight. My boss actually let me off when he said he would. Who could have guessed?
(A) M: I arrived early because my boss didn't ask me to work overtime. (B) M: I was late because my boss asked me to work overtime. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: I will not come to the party because I have to work overtime tonight.
Output: A
M: Our boss always gives me too much work but not enough time to do it. ,F: Really? I do the same work within the same time. And I have to manage my family life too and never have any complaint.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: You should complain, you don't have time to manage your family life, right? (C) M: You didn't get too much work as me.You have plenty of time to manage your family life. (D) M: Yes. I shouldn't complain. I should work harder.
Output: D
M: Look, it's going to pour. You'd better put your bike in the garage. ,F: Why bother? It's been through a lot worse than it still works fine.
(A) M: If you think so, you can leave it outside. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: So son, after a snowstorm your bike is too broken to ride and needs fixing? (D) M: Yeah, the new bike you bought today needs to be taken good care of. Put it in the garage in case it gets stolen.
Output: A
M: Has the express parcel arrived yet? It's already Monday now. ,F: Sorry, it's late. Probably not till the day after tomorrow.
(A) M: Oh, it's  already Sunday now and the express parcel probably will arrive on Monday! (B) M: Probably not till tomorrow? So, the express parcel probably will arrive on Tuesday? (C) M: Why do you say it is not late? The express parcel probably will arrive on Wednesday! (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: Take a look at this bread, honey. ,M: Oh, it's as hard as a rock. ,F: Did you buy it in the supermarket? ,M: No, I bought it in the grocery store this morning. Shall I throw it away? ,F: You'd better take it back.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: So you want me to throw away the stones I picked up in the street yesterday? (C) M: Ok, I'll take this bread back to the supermarket right away. (D) M: So you want me to give this bread back to Tom?
Output: C
M: What kind of games do you like? ,F: I like board games, such as Chinese chess. ,M: I've never played at Chinese chess before, but I've seen old men playing it in the street. It looks difficult. ,F: The basic rules and moves are simple enough, so it's really easy to learn.
(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: Are you enjoy playing Chinese chess with me? (C) M: What about Chinese laws? (D) M: I really like playing Chinese chess.
Output: B
F: Dr. Morris office, what can I do for you? ,M: Hello, this is Bob. Can I come to see the doctor at 9:30? ,F: Sorry, but he will be seeing another patient then. Can you come half an hour earlier?
(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: OK, I will come to see the doctor at 9:30. (C) M: I get it, the other patient will come to the doctor's office at 9:30. (D) M: I will ask Lily to be there at 8:30.
Output: A
M: Do you want to go to the city library with me, if it doesn't rain tomorrow?
(A) F: No. But do you still choose to go out after asking me about the weather? (B) F: No, I don't want to go shopping tomorrow, but thanks for your invitation. (C) F: No. But do you totally remember the way that I just pointed to you? (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: D
F: Hi, Johnny. If you see Jane, please tell her the general manager is looking for her. ,M: No problem. I saw her in Lucy's office 5 minutes ago.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Well, if you see her later, tell her to come to accountant's office. (C) F: Okay, I'll go to Lucy's office to see if Jane is there, general manager is really eager to see her. (D) F: Alright, just remember if you see Lucy, let her know the security officer is looking for her.
Output: C
M: Did you have a good weekend? ,F: Well, I wanted to go for a picnic. But it rained too much, so I just stayed at home instead. I worked on Sunday morning and then played tennis with my husband.
(A) M: Oh, you had a picnic on Saturday. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: You just stayed at home on Saturday and worked on Saturday morning, right? (D) M: You just played tennis with your husband on Saturday, right?
Output: B
F: Hi, Jennie, would you be free this coming Saturday? I'm planning to have a house warming party. And it would be very nice if you could come. ,M: Where have you moved to? ,F: At the top of the hill, very close to a Chinese restaurant. Here is a map and my number, just in case you get lost.
(A) M: Thank you for inviting me to the party. I'll be there on time. (B) M: So it's your wife's birthday and you want to invite me to the party? (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Great. Let's have Chinese food at your parents' house on Saturday.
Output: A
M: Hey, Amy, I've just got 2 tickets to see the opening ceremony. ,F: No wonder you are so excited. Shall we go to a restaurant to celebrate? ,M: What a good idea! Let's go.
(A) F: OK. Let's go and buy the tickets now. (B) F: OK. Let's have a meal first. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: OK. Let's go and see the performance first and then we will have a meal.
Output: B
M: Hey, May, how are you getting to Xi'an next week? ,F: I'm not sure yet. I may take the train, but then again, I may take the bus. ,M: But the bus takes a long time. You could fly. It's not so expensive these days.
(A) F: You have a point. I'm going to check out if it's cheaper to get there by plane. (B) F: It's so nice of you to go there by bus with me together. (C) F: Thank you, I like travelling by train as well. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
F: We will be having a meeting at noon tomorrow. ,M: Can we push it forward a little bit? I'm busy then. ,F: I'm sorry. That time is already been set, and you must attend on time.
(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: Do you say it will begin as scheduled? (C) M: So do you say we will have a meeting at noon today but it will begin ahead of time? (D) M: I will attend the meeting which will begin at evening today although you said it has been put off.
Output: B
M: When did you learn to draw like that? Did you take lessons when you were a kid? ,F: No, I learned it in college during the summer. I thought about taking an art class in high school, but at the time I was too busy to handle many lessons.
(A) M: Doing sports in university is very healthy. (B) M: So you did take lessons in your university. (C) M: I am not busy in my high school either. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
F: Will you please help me? I lost my keys and can get into my apartment. ,M: Don't worry, madam. We'll send someone over right away to change your lock and give you a new set of keys.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: I forgot to change my lock. (C) F: I lost my keys and can get out of my apartment. (D) F: I couldn't find my keys.
Output: D
F: What are we going to get for Linda's birthday? ,M: How about a pair of running shoes? ,F: You know she hates doing exercise. ,M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.
(A) F: I'm going to hold a birthday party. (B) F: Let's doing some exercise. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Let's send Linda a gift to congratulations on her entrance to Renmin University of China.
Output: C
M: Is Mr. Steven in, please? He's expecting me. ,F: If he is in, his key will be here. Yes, sir. Room 202. He's in his room. Would you like to ring up, sir?
(A) M: Mr. Stephen is out? OK. I'll contact him later. (B) M: He is on the phone. Then I can find him at room 201. (C) M: He is in his room. Room 204, right? OK. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: I forgot all about the 2:00 o'clock meeting. Tim is going to kill me. ,M: I can understand that. It is said that women will suffer from memory loss after delivery.
(A) F: Thanks for your understanding. But I won't forget about meetings again. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Don't be annoyed. This won't happen again. (D) F: Thanks for your understanding. Tim understood me as well.
Output: A
M: Welcome to cars rental company, what can I do for you? ,F: I need to rent a car for 8 days. What are your rates? ,M: $30 a day.
(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: Okay. I will spend $210 in car rent. I need to rent a car for 9 days. (C) F: No problem. I have to pay $240 for all rates. I would like to rent a car for 9 days. (D) F: So I will pay $240 in total, if I want to rent for 8 days.
Output: D
M: Where did you get this? It's beautiful! ,F: Oh, I've been to so many places. I almost can't remember where that's from. Judging from the color of the cloth, that must be a souvenir I bought in South America.
(A) M: This piece of cloth you bought from North America is not pretty at all. (B) M: You bought this souvenir from South America? It's not pretty at all. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: You bought this souvenir in South America? No wonder it's so beautiful.
Output: D
M: It's Tom, mom. I'll be home late. I'm afraid I got caught in traffic. ,F: Oh, what a pity! You'll miss the basketball match tonight. I hope you have your umbrella with you. It looks like it's going to rain.
(A) M: It can't be helped. I can't avoid the heavy traffic. (B) M: It can't be helped. I can't avoid the heavy traffic, but it's fortunate to hear that I won't miss the basketball match tonight. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: It can't be helped. I'm sorry that I'll be home late because of the basketball match.
Output: A
M: What do you think of this grape wine? ,F: It's to my taste, but I'm just not sure if it is worth the price.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Yes. Although it is expensive, the wine doesn't taste good. (C) M: Yes. It may be a little bit expensive. But the wine is great. (D) M: Yes. The wine is tasty and cheap.
Output: C
F: Our house is so small. I wish we could buy a bigger one. ,M: How could we ever manage to buy a bigger house when we are always just living from salary to salary? ,F: Oh, be quiet. I wish you would think of ways to make more money, not look for excuses for not buying things.
(A) M: Have you done your work right? (B) M: Honey, we have earned a lot now. (C) M: I live next door. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: I am going to the post office now. What would you like to have? ,F: Please get some air mail stamps.
(A) M: I need to catch my plane now. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: OK. I'll buy some post cards from the post office for you. (D) M: You want pork or beef?
Output: B
M: Wow, wow, I can't take the girls to school. You always take them. ,F: I have to go to work early today.
(A) M: Are you ill? I will take you to the hospital. (B) M: Ok, I understand. I will take them. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Again? I always take the girls to school and I have to go to work early too.
Output: B
F: I'm afraid I didn't quite hear what you said. ,M: I said there is no rush. I can take you in the car.
(A) F: You can give a lift. It'd be so nice of you! (B) F: Thank you for offering me a lift. But you are in a rush, I can go there by myself. (C) F: You don't need to lend me your car. I'm fine. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
F: I hope Laura doesn't bring her kids to my party tonight. Last time they came, it ruined the night. ,M: I agree. She's not strict enough with her children.
(A) F: Although she is not strict enough, I hope Laura bring her kids to my party tonight. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: You are right. Although I hope Laura bring her kids to my party tonight, she treats her children badly. (D) F: Although she is strict with her children, she wasn't invited to the party.
Output: B
M: Many people say it's a good novel, but I think it's boring. ,F: I don't think I share your view here. The writer is writing about history, society, human nature and so on. It tells a story of real life. ,M: Maybe you're right.
(A) F: Why do you think the novel is bad? (B) F: Why do you think the novel is boring? (C) F: Why do you think the film is boring? (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: B
M: We are almost at the end of our tour now. And I hope you've enjoyed it. ,F: I certainly have. It's being a most interesting day.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: I am very happy that you all enjoy this tour very much. (C) M: I'm happy you enjoy the meal. (D) M: Dear daughter. How about flying to US to spend our summer holiday?
Output: B
F: I've been fed up with my laptop. This was top of the line when I bought it, but it started to slow down. ,M: Well, you'd better replace it with a new one for more efficient work.
(A) F: You're right. I'll buy a new one. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: You're right. I'll buy a new one for playing computer games. This one is enough for efficient work. (D) F: I agree with you. I will use the laptop less and there is no need to replace it.
Output: A
M: I had a terrible quarrel with my neighbor yesterday. ,F: How come? ,M: It is a long story. Basically, she thought I had laughed at her, but I didn't. ,F: I know everyone suffers when he or she is misunderstood, but why not take it easy?
(A) M: I did something wrong but we still get alone well. (B) M: Although I had laughed at her,we still get alone well. (C) M: I don't know why she thought I had laughed at her,but it did do a damage on our relationship. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: C
M: Are you free on Wednesday evening? I'd like to invite you to have dinner. ,F: I'm terribly sorry. I've already made arrangements for Wednesday. ,M: That's a pity! How about Thursday evening? ,F: That would be fine.
(A) M: Then we'll have dinner together on Wednesday evening. (B) M: That's fine. We'll have dinner together on Thursday evening. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Let's have dinner on Sunday evening? Is that OK?
Output: B
F: It's going to be a nice day. ,M: It's certainly a big improvement over yesterday. ,F: And it's supposed to get sunny and warm tomorrow. ,M: Well, the worst of the winter should be over.
(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: Yesterday's mountain climbing was an unforgettable experience because the weather yesterday was much better than it is today. (C) F: Yeah, I'm glad the weather is getting better. (D) F: I love summer and I don't want it to end so soon.
Output: C
M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours. ,F: If I were you, I would tell her to stop. ,M: Maybe you're right. I will talk to her sometime.
(A) F: Yes. You have to tell her to stop or she will not notice that. (B) F: Yes. You have to tell her to stop and don't let her call her father again. (C) F: You would better call her friend and tell her that Kate was hurt. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: Here's the menu, madame. Would you like something to drink? ,F: Yes, please. May I see the wine list? ,M: Certainly. Here you are.
(A) F: You restaurant serves nice wine. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: I really like this kind a wine from France. (D) F: We will arrive at the restaurant in a moment.
Output: A
M: Want to come watch TV with me? ,F: Uh...You know, actually, I was going to do some laundry. ,M: Hold on a sack. Here you go. This is mine. You don't mind doing a little extra, do you? ,F: Well. Sure.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Thanks for helping me do the laundry. (C) M: Come on don't treat me like that. Just some clothes and you can add them into your laundry basket. (D) M: I suddenly feel a little bit tired and maybe it's a good idea to watch TV with you.
Output: B
M: I'm looking for a white dog with brown ears. ,F: Well, sir. We have a few dogs that match that description. Did you fill out our information forms yet?
(A) M: Not yet. I came here to buy a new dog. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Not yet. I came here to fill in a form so I can get a new dog. (D) M: Not yet. I just wanted to look for my lost dog first.
Output: D
M: I hate my job. I want to work somewhere where I don't have to wait tables and deal with people everyday. ,F: Yeah, get out of customer service. You should be an accountant or work online from home.
(A) M: Although I am waiter, I love my job. (B) M: But now I am still a waiter. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Since I am a programmer, I work somewhere where I don't have to deal with people everyday.
Output: B
M: I'm sorry, but you can't take your camera inside. You'll have to leave it here and pick it up after the concert. ,F: Well, I guess it's too late to take it back to the car. Please be careful with it. It belongs to my roommate. She'll never forgive me if anything happens to it.
(A) M: OK, since we are in the parking lot, you can take your camera with you. (B) M: OK, I will, because this is at the entrance of the concert, I will be careful. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: Although this is your father's camera, I'm careful because it's at the entrance of the concert.
Output: B
M: Alice wants to find a good English book to practice her oral English. ,F: What kind of book? ,M: She wants an easy book. Her English isn't very good.
(A) F: Alice is such a good writer. Her new book is so good. (B) F: She has a lot of hobbies. (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: I'm going to find her something to begin with. I'm sure her English will improve after reading this.
Output: D
F: Sir, can I come in, now? ,M: Sorry, madam. I'm afraid that we don't open for another half an hour. Our business hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
(A) F: Oh, I see, it's only 8:00 am now. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Really? But it's already 8:30 am now. (D) F: Really? But it's 5:30 pm now.
Output: A
F: Today is Saturday. I'll return the book next Tuesday. ,M: Take your time. You can keep it for 3 more days.
(A) F: It's a pity that I could't borrow this book until next Friday. (B) F: That's great. I'll return the book on time next Friday. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: There are only 1 day until next Tuesday. I'm not likely to finish reading it.
Output: B
M: The newspaper says it will be cloudy and rainy today. What do you think? ,F: I don't believe it. Look! The sun is out. There is not one cloud in the sky.
(A) M: You are right. It is raining heavily outside. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Well, it is raining now but later the sun will come out. (D) M: Oh no. It is snowing now.
Output: B
M: Listen, Laura. Could you tell Sandy that the meetings changed to 10:30 on Thursday? ,F: Does she know the place? ,M: Yes, and I have told her to bring her report.
(A) F: Ok, I'll tell Sandy the time of the meeting. (B) F: I'll tell Sandy where the meeting is, but why didn't you tell her to bring her report? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Well, Sandy doesn't know the place, although I'll tell her the time.
Output: A
M: Look at this silver ring! It's nice and it's cheaper than that gold ring. ,F: But it's smaller than the gold one. ,M: Well, yeah, the gold one is bigger, but look at the price, $1000 is a lot of money.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: The ring is not good. All that you notice is just the size. (C) F: You only remember the price? Even so, the gold ring is cheaper. (D) F: Seems that you care most about the cost. Alright.
Output: D
M: Do you have any shoes like these? ,F: What size? ,M: Size 25. ,F: I'm sorry. We don't have any.
(A) M: It's OK, I will mail these size 25 dresses. (B) M: It's OK, I'll buy the book in another bookstore then. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: It's OK, I'll take a look at other size 26 shoes then.
Output: C
F: Is there any bus from here to the sixth Street, officer? ,M: Yes, any bus will take you there. There is a bus stop over there. ,F: Thank you very much.
(A) M: I'll drive you there. (B) M: What size do you want, madam? (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: You're welcome. As a policeman, I'm happy to help.
Output: D
F: I like to buy a new watch. Can you help me? ,M: Why don't you buy a clock? Then you can save a lot of money. ,F: That's a good idea.
(A) M: Yes. I think you should buy a new watch. (B) M: Yes. I think you should get a lot of money and buy a new watch. (C) M: Well, I don't think you should buy a new clock, instead you should buy a new watch. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
M: You'd better take your umbrella with you. It looks like it's going to rain. ,F: You may be right. Thank you for mentioning this.
(A) M: It's snowing outside. (B) M: You are welcome. Be careful when you go out. It's raining and foggy. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: You are welcome. It's really cloudy outside.
Output: D
M: Excuse me. I want a single room with a bath. What's the rate? ,F: It's $25 a day. Your room number is 513. It is on the fifth floor. Here is your key.
(A) M: $ 25 each day, on the 3rd floor. OK. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: $ 35 each day. OK. Pretty good. (D) M: $ 45 each day. Too expensive.
Output: B
F: Excuse me. Visiting hours are time's over. It's time for you to leave. Patients need to rest. ,M: I'm sorry. I didn't know the time, or I would have left earlier.
(A) F: Since you know the time of our bank, please come back tomorrow. (B) F: Now that you know the time of our hospital, please leave. (C) F: This airport is our first visit and you know the time. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
F: I think I'll have the chicken, please. ,M: I'm very sorry, madam. I'm afraid there isn't any left.
(A) F: It doesn't matter. Still thanks for your invitation. We had a lovely time in your house tonight. (B) F: Alright, sir, I can order something else. Then give me some Chicken please. (C) F: Alright, sir. I will order something else. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: Is this your first appointment with Mr. Taylor? ,M: Yes, it is. I'd like to have my teeth checked up.
(A) F: Well, Mr.Taylor will be here soon to help you exchange the goods he sold to you yesterday. (B) F: Alright, madam, Mr.Taylor is busy now, please wait for a couple of minutes. (C) F: Okay, Mr.Taylor will be back here in a few minutes to talk with you about the details in the next play. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: D
M: How was the restaurant where you ate last night? ,F: The food was quite good, but the prices were shocking. ,M: I know. It's difficult to find a restaurant that has both good food and reasonable prices.
(A) F: The price of the liquor is reasonable. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Yes. The price is so high but the food is not delicious at the same time. (D) F: The food is not yummy so the price is low.
Output: B
M: That dress is really cool. Where did you get it? ,F: I made it actually. I'm taking a clothing design class and this was my final project. ,M: Wow, I would never be able to make my own clothes. You could sell it.
(A) F: So, you mean you are impressed by me? That's great! (B) F: Really? You are doubtful to me? Oh, I'm taking taking a clothing design class and this was not my final project. (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: Really? You are inspired by me but you think that dress is not really cool?
Output: A
F: The printer won't work. Is there anything wrong with it? ,M: I don't see how the printer can fail. ,F: Neither do I. ,M: Maybe the power is cut off.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: I don't know how to work the printer. But there is nothing wrong with the power. (C) F: Bad luck. A power failure means that the power is cut off. (D) F: You see. The printer still can work.
Output: C
M: Hello, I'd like 2 seats for the evening show. ,F: Sorry. But the performance is already sold out. Would you like to watch it tomorrow evening or the evening the day after tomorrow? ,M: The latter, please.
(A) F: Why do you want to watch it the day after tomorrow for two seats? (B) F: OK. You are going to watch it tomorrow evening. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: You like to watch it the day after tomorrow for one seat.
Output: A
M: I need to use the restroom, but the door is locked. No one is in there, because I already knocked on the door. Can you give me the key? ,F: Well, the restroom is for customers only. So you'll need to buy something.
(A) M: OK. I will buy something. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: OK. I'll look for the keys first. (D) M: OK. I am going to knock on the door first.
Output: A
M: It's only 6:30 and you're done. I won't finish work until 10:00. You're very efficient! ,F: Well, Tom finished 2 hours earlier than me.
(A) M: So Tom finished his work at 8:00,right? (B) M: I can't believe that Tom also finished his work at 6:30. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: Wow! That is awesome! Tom finished his work at 4:30.
Output: D
F: Do you think it's serious, doctor? Will I have to stay home from school? ,M: I doubt it. Take two of these pills every morning and come back to see me in 2 weeks.
(A) F: You mean I don't need to take any medicine but I need to come back in two days. (B) F: I remember. Take one pill every night. (C) F: Ok, I will take my medicine on time. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: Hey, Jason. Do you want to join Mike and me for dinner? We're going to the Chinese Palace at 8:00. ,M: I have to work till 8:30, but why don't I meet you afterward?
(A) F: Why you will have dinner at your office? (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: You will eat out with me. I'm so happy. (D) F: Good. You will stop your work at 8:00.
Output: C
F: Hello, Home Cleaning Service. Can I help you? ,M: Yes, I need to have a document delivered. ,F: Sorry, we don't have delivery service. You may probably try 8460330 at Express Delivery Service, please? ,M: Oh, thanks.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: You're welcome. Our Home Cleaning Service can help you deliver your document. (C) F: You're welcome. Express Delivery Service will help you clean your house later. (D) F: You're welcome. We are glad to offer you the phone number of Nanny Service.
Output: A
M: Hi, Maggie. This is Kyle. Could I borrow your bread maker? I want to make some bread for dinner. ,F: OK, you can come to my house in the evening if you like. ,M: OK, thanks very much.
(A) F: Great, let's make some bread together in the evening. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Sure, you can take it at noon. (D) F: No worries, hope it will help.
Output: D
F: Excuse me, Mr. Smith. I was wondering if you could do something about my neighbor's dog. It's been barking and keeping me up all night. ,M: OK. I'll call your neighbor on the phone.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Thank you! I hope I can sleep well tonight. (C) F: Thank you! My dog didn't feel well and barked all night! (D) F: Thank you for calling him. I guess I should make a apologize to my neighbor.
Output: B
M: I'd like to buy a shirt. Look, this purple shirt is in an interesting color and the price is reasonable. ,F: Yes, but the color is prettier than the design.
(A) M: The color of this skirt is not nice. It doesn't fit me. (B) M: I can't afford 500 yuan for this shirt. It is too expensive (C) M: I don't think so, on the opposite, I like the design. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: C
F: When is Jason coming? ,M: Well, he said he'd be here at 7:30. But if you know him, it will be at least 8 o'clock.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Jason will arrive at 7:30. (C) F: Jason always arrives on time. (D) F: Jason should have arrived at 8:00.
Output: A
M: I wonder if you could help me. I am looking for a room. ,F: I have a spare room. ,M: Would it be convenient to see the room now? ,F: Can you call back later? We're right in the middle of lunch.
(A) M: Sure. I will have lunch with you madame. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Sorry, madame. I will call you back later. (D) M: Thank you madame. I would like to take a look at the room now.
Output: C
M: This is a picture of my family. It was taken last year in front of my house. ,F: Yes, I can see your grandma, your dad, your mom and your dog. And this is you. How lovely!
(A) M: But my mom was out for work, so she's not in the photo. (B) M: Why isn't your grandpa in the photo? (C) M: This is my family photo, but my grandma is not here. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: B
F: How much are these cups? ,M: $2 for one, and $3 for 2.
(A) F: Here is $3,  I want that two cups. (B) F: Here is $2,  I want that two cups. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: I'd like two cup. This is $4.
Output: A
F: The countryside was wonderful. I like the fresh morning air. ,M: Yeah. As for the village we went to yesterday, there was so much fog around. I think it was a good place for an adventure film.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: I hope our trip is perfect. There was not so much fog around the village. (C) F: You are right. What a wonderful trip. I love the fresh morning air. (D) F: Yes. I prefer this photo about the village where there was not so much fog.
Output: C
F: It's 7:15. We have to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for the surprise party. We'll never make it there with all this evening traffic. ,M: Sure, we will. But the party will almost be over by then.
(A) F: The party will start in ten minutes. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: The party will start in 15 minutes. The party will begin at 8:00. (D) F: The party will start in 15 minutes, in 7:15.
Output: D
M: Hello. I want to make an appointment with doctor Williams. ,F: OK, doctor Williams has 2 free times today. 11:15 and 1:45, which one do you prefer? ,M: My daughter is sick. So the earlier, the better.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Since your daughter is not sick, come to see the doctor at 11:50. (C) F: Although your daughter is not sick, she will see the doctor at 11:15. (D) F: OK, then your daughter will see the doctor at 11:15.
Output: D
F: There are many good places for shopping in London and I've been to lots of museums. I like living here. ,M: So do I. I like here because I can watch football matches most weekends.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Since you often watch the football matches on weekends, why don't you like living here? (C) F: Since you often visit museums on weekends, why don't you like here? (D) F: Now that you often go shopping on weekends, why don't you like living here?
Output: A
F: Where will the performance be played? ,M: It was first planned to be presented in the movie theater. But the place has been changed to the concert room, as there will be in opera and the theater that day.
(A) F: So there will be a movie in the opera house that day. (B) F: So there will be a movie in the concert room that day. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: So the performance will be played in a concert room finally.
Output: D
F: This line doesn't seem to be moving. Have you been waiting long? ,M: Yes, the automatic machine isn't working, so people have to be here. ,F: Too bad! I need to get back to the office, but I also have to withdraw some money.
(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: But the machine at the bank is not working. (C) M: Although the line seems to be moving fast, there are so many people at the bank. (D) M: I need to get back to the bank, but there are so many people at the office.
Output: B
F: Jim, can you help me fill these forms? My assistant has been ill and went to see the doctor just now. ,M: Just tell me what needs to be done. I'm free till the 4:00 o'clock meeting begins.
(A) F: It's so nice of you. Form 1-4 need to be filled in. Take your time. (B) F: You are a life saver! My assistant is attending the meeting and is not available now. (C) F: It's so nice of you. My assistant will be on sick leave and is going to see the doctor tomorrow. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: I can't find my car keys. I thought I left them in the bag. ,F: Look on the floor. Maybe you dropped them. ,M: They're not here, and they may still be inside the car. ,F: I'll look. You're right dad, here they are.
(A) M: Oh, no. How can we get our car keys out of the car? (B) M: Oh, the car keys are on the floor. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Oh, no. How can we get our room keys out of the car?
Output: A
M: Can I have my bill, please? ,F: Yes, one moment, please. ,M: Do you take credit cards? ,F: Sorry, we don't accept checks, either. You have to pay in cash.
(A) M: OK. I'll pay by credit card. (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: Fine. I will pay by cash. (D) M: You don't accept cash? How about credit card?
Output: C
F: How is the movie last night? Is it interesting? ,M: No, it's terrible, I'm really disappointed about it. I doubt it's worth the price of the ticket.
(A) F: It is quite moving indeed. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: I agree. It is really disappointing. (D) F: I agree. It's nowhere near disappointing.
Output: C
F: Have you made your new year plans? ,M: Yes, I've just finished a list of them, would you like me to read them to you? ,F: Ok.
(A) M: I'm going to make a plan for yourself. (B) M: I have told you my plan before. (C) M: I'm going to write a list for you. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
M: Did you have lunch at a cafe? ,F: No, we took our own lunch in a picnic basket, so we had lunch on the riverbank.
(A) M: Great. You took lunch at your house. (B) M: It's nice. How about your lunch at a cafe? (C) M: Cool. It is a good choice to have lunch on a riverbank. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: Did you finally find the way home, when you and your friend were lost? ,M: We were so lucky to get help from a policeman. And when I got home. My parents were so worried about me that they were just going to call the police.
(A) F: The police are always the most reliable. (B) F: Your friend is really nice for helping you to home. (C) F: No worries, sir. So glad our police will help. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
M: Would you like some apple juice or orange juice? I made it last night. ,F: No, thank you. I prefer tea to fruit juice.
(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: Well, I just bought some new tea. (C) M: You have a good taste, madam. This is the best tea we have. (D) M: I'm sorry, madam, but we're out of juice.
Output: B
M: Hi, Mary, how are you doing? ,F: Fine. What happened to you yesterday? I didn't see you in class. ,M: Oh, I overslept as usual, what went on anyway? ,F: Mister Smith wants to see you in his office.
(A) M: I know, mom. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Don't forget we have a meeting about our project. (D) M: Did you help me hand in the homework?
Output: D
F: Tomorrow is my birthday, I'd like you and Jane to come. ,M: Thank you and happy birthday. I'd like to go and celebrate, but that depends on when Jane can finish her homework.
(A) F: OK. You'll come to my birthday if you get back from work. (B) F: OK. You'll come to my birthday if Jane finishes her homework. (C) F: OK. You'll come to Tom's birthday if Jane finishes her homework. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: One ticket to Chicago, please. ,M: Yeah, Ok, that's $24.00. ,F: Does this one have a dining car? ,M: Yeah, there is a dining car and a snack bar. Here's your change. ,F: Thanks.
(A) M: Why isn't there a dining car? We are on the train, aren't we? (B) M: So although we are in the dinning hall, there is no snack bar, right? (C) M: Why isn't there a dinning hall in the ticket office? (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: So how was your weekend, Dick? ,M: Well, I wanted to go dancing with my girlfriend, but she was too tired to go out. ,F: So what did you do? ,M: We just stayed home and watched TV.
(A) F: You guys seem to alway go shopping during the weekend, I'm not surprised that you did the same thing once again last weekend. (B) F: I'm not surprised that your girlfriend leave you to watch TV alone. (C) F: Did you enjoy your dancing? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
F: Jim looks good in that old coat, doesn't he? ,M: I still wish he'd get a new one.
(A) F: You are right. He looks great in that old coat. (B) F: I know that you disagree with me. (C) F: I know that you disagree with me, but I think he should buy a new coat. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
F: Say, what's your favorite sport? ,M: Um, it's hard to say. I like golf a lot, and tennis better, but I guess swimming?
(A) F: Why do you like swimming best? (B) F: Why do you prefer tennis to swimming? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: So you like golf best, right?
Output: A
F: We're going to listen to a lecture about environment protection. ,M: Really? I thought we go to see an exhibition.
(A) F: No. We will go to listen to a lecture. (B) F: OK. Let's have a meeting. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: No. We will go to listen to a lecture about animals protection.
Output: A
M: We were going to the theatre Saturday. But unfortunately the play we were most interested in, is all sold out. ,F: That's too bad. Why don't you try to get tickets for a daytime or for another night?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I was disappointed because the play tickets for the play we were most interested in were unavailable. (C) M: I was disappointed because the play tickets for the play we were not interested in were unavailable. (D) M: I was disappointed because the play was only for daytime.
Output: B
M: The taxi is waiting downstairs. Let's hurry. ,F: Wait a minute. I'll take some food with us. I don't like the meal served on the train. ,M: Come on.
(A) F: We will have a good time traveling by train. (B) F: We will have a good time driving our own car on the trip this time. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Why hasn't the taxi come? We have been waiting for a long time.
Output: A
M: Is there anything you like doing? ,F: I love playing very much, and sometimes I also write, and I'm very fond of music. I play the piano and I enjoy listening to music, too.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Oh, we've talking too much about the music. Then I want to know what's your hobby? (C) M: Oh, we've talking too much about the play. Then I want to know what's your hobby? (D) M: You have a lot of hobbies, and I'm sorry to hear that you don't enjoy listening to music.
Output: A
F: What a pity, the accident ruined your holiday. ,M: Yes, it's bad luck. I should have been more careful while driving. Now, I feel awful lying here. ,F: Oh, cheer up. I believe you will be out of here in a couple of days. ,M: I hope so.
(A) F: Which hotel do you live in now? Your traffic accident didn't destroy your vacation. You are wonderful. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Hope your wife will get well soon and leave hospital. You were lucky. You were not hurt at all. (D) F: You drove very carefully. There was nothing wrong with the car.
Output: B
M: I hear Peter is in the hospital. What's the matter with him? ,F: He doesn't get enough exercise, so he's getting fat. Now he has heart disease.
(A) M: How did Peter get heart disease? He does enough exercise every day. (B) M: Ah! Peter had heart disease! (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: How can Peter get fat since he gets enough exercise?
Output: B
M: I thought you were from the United States, Mary. ,F: That's not surprising, but I come from London.
(A) M: Let's have dinner before you leave for America. (B) M: I never know that you are from London. (C) M: You come from London, just as I thought. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
F: What's the problem? Don't you have your apartment key? ,M: It's a good thing, I leave a spare key with my neighbor. I'm going to stop by and ask him for it. So I can get in and get my books.
(A) F: Your book is at your neighbor's. (B) F: Your book is at your apartment. (C) F: You leave a spare key in your apartment and you will get your book from your neighbor. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
F: Hey Steven, can you please go over to row 5? Someone drop some glass bottles on the floor, and there is a huge mess over there. ,M: Sure thing, Mrs. Smith. I will go clean that up right away.
(A) F: Be careful yourself. Don't get hurt by the glass fragment. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: The front is full. I think we can sit in the fifth row. (D) F: Thank you for pick uo thee bottles from the lake.
Output: A
F: Are you having a good time? ,M: Sure, thanks again for inviting me. ,F: No problem. I just wish more people could have come.
(A) M: The party is so great! (B) M: I think the meeting is as boring as the party. (C) M: I have a good time in making a holiday plan. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
F: What are you doing this Saturday? Lisa invited me to a party and said I could bring a friend. ,M: I'm going to see a movie with Mike that night. I'm free on Sunday.
(A) F: Have a good time watching the film on Saturday! (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: I didn't know you were going to attend a party with Mike. Have a good time. (D) F: I'm seeing a fllm with Lisa in the theatre too.
Output: A
F: Do you think will be able to see the game clearly? ,M: Don't worry, there's a good view of the players from all of the seats.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Oh, the view of that theatre is so bad that I can't see the players clearly. (C) F: The stadium which doesn't even have seats is poorly equipped. (D) F: It is a pity that I can't go to see the game because I'm in class now.
Output: A
F: Why has Jerry been acting so mean to everyone? ,M: I don't know, but I'm sick of it. ,F: Me too. I'm going to say something to him. ,M: Let me know what he says.
(A) F:  I will. I shall tell him that everyone likes him. (B) F: I will. Someone got to tell him that he is annoying everyone. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: I will. I really worried about him, I shall talk to him right now.
Output: B
M: Ok, why don't you try pulling your leg out a little bit more? ,F: Alright. Ouch, Mark, we need to stop for a minute. ,M: What are you talking about? These pictures are looking great. We can't stop now. ,F: I think I pulled a muscle during that pose.
(A) M: Do you think it is a good TV program? Are you okay with your head which got hurt during that pose? (B) M: Have a rest. I think we already took some good pictures. (C) M: Oh, I'm sorry to ask you to keep the position when I am taking pictures. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: C
F: What are you going to do tonight? ,M: I'm going to take my daughter out for dinner, and if we have time we might try to see a movie.
(A) F: You should watch the movie together with your son after dinner instead of seeing it alone. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: You should definitely make time to see the movie with your son. (D) F: It's so nice to hear that you are seeing a movie with your daughter and then have lunch together.
Output: B