niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Good afternoon, do you know where the subway station is? ,M: It's down the street about 2 blocks away. ,F: I've never been to this city before, so I'm not familiar with the city. Can I find it easily? ,M: I think so. Just walk down the street for about 5 minutes and you'll see a sign for it right in front of a post office. Keep walking for about 10 minutes and you'll be at the subway station. So, are you here to visit friends or for business? ,F: Actually, I'm with 2 friends to go sightseeing. We got separated while we were shopping in the mall, so they went to the train station and are now waiting for me there.
(A) M: You need to walk a total of five minutes. (B) M: Ten minutes' walk in all. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: You have to walk 15 minutes to get the train station.
Output: C
F: Good afternoon, do you know where the subway station is? ,M: It's down the street about 2 blocks away. ,F: I've never been to this city before, so I'm not familiar with the city. Can I find it easily? ,M: I think so. Just walk down the street for about 5 minutes and you'll see a sign for it right in front of a post office. Keep walking for about 10 minutes and you'll be at the subway station. So, are you here to visit friends or for business? ,F: Actually, I'm with 2 friends to go sightseeing. We got separated while we were shopping in the mall, so they went to the train station and are now waiting for me there. ,M: Well, I hope you have a good time here in this city.
(A) F: I'm here to visit a friend. Thanks. (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 had planned to come here for sightseeing, but suddenly I changed my mind and went to see a friend. Thanks. (D) F: I'm here to do some sightseeing. Thanks.
Output: D
F: Hoo, thanks for stopping. Sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain. ,M: No worries. Where to? ,F: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though. ,M: Well, that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute. ,F: Well, that's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones. Usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today I get to go home early. ,M: That's great, ma'am. I'll try to get you home as early as possible.
(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: Thank you very much. I hope to go back to my house. (C) F: Sure. It is sunny today and I'd like to go to the sixth avenue. (D) F: Thanks. I am hurry to go to West 22 in this sunny day.
Output: B
F: Hoo, thanks for stopping. Sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain. ,M: No worries. Where to? ,F: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though. ,M: Well, that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute. ,F: Well, that's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones. Usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today I get to go home early. ,M: That's great, ma'am. I'll try to get you home as early as possible.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Thank you. Since the traffic is heavy at the moment, you don't need to hurry. (C) F: OK. I am in a rush. Please drive faster since it is sunny today. (D) F: Thanks a lot. It is strange that the traffic is heavy in this sunny day.
Output: B
F: John, you seem to be a little bit mad. Did I say something wrong? ,M: No, Julia, it's not about you. ,F: Oh, then what is it? ,M: Haven't you noticed that red car? It keeps trying to cut in. I'll teach that young lady who is the better driver.
(A) F: You shouldn't run for so long time! You looks so tired right now! (B) F: Oh, John, don't be angry. You must be careful when you are driving! (C) F: Why do you look so sad? Is it because the blue car in front of us? (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
F: John, you seem to be a little bit mad. Did I say something wrong? ,M: No, Julia, it's not about you. ,F: Oh, then what is it? ,M: Haven't you noticed that red car? It keeps trying to cut in. I'll teach that young lady who is the better driver. ,F: John, you've been caught by your road rage again. We are not in a hurry anyway. Just let her pass. ,M: Ah, sorry, Julia. I just become easily losing my temper when I'm driving. I took these pills an hour ago to make myself calm, but it doesn't seem to work at all. ,F: You know the yoga class I've been taking? It really helps me get my inner peace. Why don't you come with me next time and give it to go?
(A) M: I'd like to take some pills. But I forgot to take them today! (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: I'd like to take the Yoga class with you. What sort of things do I need for it? (D) M: Yeah, you are right! I should have some food to get some inner peace.
Output: C
F: John, you seem to be a little bit mad. Did I say something wrong? ,M: No, Julia, it's not about you. ,F: Oh, then what is it? ,M: Haven't you noticed that red car? It keeps trying to cut in. I'll teach that young lady who is the better driver. ,F: John, you've been caught by your road rage again. We are not in a hurry anyway. Just let her pass. ,M: Ah, sorry, Julia. I just become easily losing my temper when I'm driving. I took these pills an hour ago to make myself calm, but it doesn't seem to work at all. ,F: You know the yoga class I've been taking? It really helps me get my inner peace. Why don't you come with me next time and give it to go? ,M: Ah, it's so girly. I just can't find a man I know doing yoga, so forget about it.
(A) F: Fine, I don't care. If you don't like the Yoga class, I have nothing to say. (B) F: I'm glad that you agreed to go the Yoga class with me! (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Do you want to go to the Yoga and dance class or not? Tell me!
Output: A
F: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday? ,M: Definitely the Day of the Dead. ,F: What is that? It sounds a little scary.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: You feel the holiday "the Day of the Fairy" sounds scary? That's unexpected. (C) M: It's cool you think the Japanese holiday is interesting as soon as you heard it. (D) M: Wow, so your first impression is that the American festival is meaningful to us.
Output: A
F: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday? ,M: Definitely the Day of the Dead. ,F: What is that? It sounds a little scary. ,M: It's not really scary for us Mexicans. Actually, that day we celebrate, well, not celebrate, but remember our family members who are already dead. ,F: OK. How do you remember them? ,M: We put a big table decorated with flowers, bread, coffee or whatever the person that is dead used to like. And we think that on that day, that person is going to come back from the dead. ,F: I see. And when do you have the holiday? ,M: It's on November the first, and the second, too.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: So the holiday lasts for two days in early November. I want to have a see myself. (C) F: Then you have two days in July to talk with those people whom you miss a lot. (D) F: This is a quite long holiday. There are three days in August for you to celebrate it.
Output: B
F: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday? ,M: Definitely the Day of the Dead. ,F: What is that? It sounds a little scary. ,M: It's not really scary for us Mexicans. Actually, that day we celebrate, well, not celebrate, but remember our family members who are already dead. ,F: OK. How do you remember them? ,M: We put a big table decorated with flowers, bread, coffee or whatever the person that is dead used to like. And we think that on that day, that person is going to come back from the dead. ,F: I see. And when do you have the holiday? ,M: It's on November the first, and the second, too. ,F: Do you do it just for your family or do you go and visit friends or other relatives? ,M: No, we only keep it within the family actually.
(A) F: Learning about the reason for preparing food for the dead, the holiday isn't scary now. (B) F: The holiday is similar to Halloween during which scares kids for fun, but it's in June. (C) F: Sounds interesting. As the holiday lasts for 4 days, you have time to visit friends. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: What's the matter, Alice? ,F: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train. ,M: Why did you miss the train? ,F: Because I left home a little late. ,M: Did you get up late or something? ,F: No. My aunt called me at the last minute and I had to talk to her.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: You mean to tell me that you were late because the train didn't come on time? (C) M: Gosh, this isn't the first time you've been late because you got up late. (D) M: You weren't late today because your aunt called you at the wrong time, right?
Output: A
F: It's gonna be sunny this Saturday. Want to have a picnic in the park? ,M: Great, and we can also ride our bikes for a while. ,F: Yeah, then there will be a wedding in the evening. ,M: Oh, I almost forgot it. Dyson and Jason invited us for their wedding dinner. Hope it won't last long. I really want to get home early to watch the football game.
(A) F: Sounds great! Let's have a picnic on Saturday night. (B) F: Yes. We need to attend a wedding dinner on Saturday night. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Yes. We need to attend a wedding dinner on Sunday night.
Output: B
F: It's gonna be sunny this Saturday. Want to have a picnic in the park? ,M: Great, and we can also ride our bikes for a while. ,F: Yeah, then there will be a wedding in the evening. ,M: Oh, I almost forgot it. Dyson and Jason invited us for their wedding dinner. Hope it won't last long. I really want to get home early to watch the football game. ,F: Me too. I was invited to attend a local painting exhibition in the museum this Sunday morning. So I really need to have enough time for a good sleep.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Yes. I also hope that we can be home early and you can sleep well on Sunday night. (C) M: Yes. I also hope that we can be home early and you can sleep well. (D) M: Yes. We should come home early and draw some paintings on Sunday night.
Output: C
F: York Hotel, can I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to book a room for 3 nights. ,F: When will you be arriving? ,M: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That's July twntieth.
(A) F: It's July 18th today, and two days later...Yes, July 20th. (B) F: Today is the 18th, so you'll arrive a week later on the 25rd. (C) F: As it's July 19th, you are going to arrive tomorrow, right? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
F: York Hotel, can I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to book a room for 3 nights. ,F: When will you be arriving? ,M: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That's July twntieth. ,F: Yes, sir. Single or double? ,M: One double room. ,F: Alright. One double room until the twenty-third. ,M: How much will that be? ,F: $130 a night, including breakfast. ,M: That'll be fine.
(A) F: OK. A single room for you until the 25th. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: I'll book a double room for you, Mister...? (D) F: So two single rooms for you from the 21st.
Output: C
F: York Hotel, can I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to book a room for 3 nights. ,F: When will you be arriving? ,M: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That's July twntieth. ,F: Yes, sir. Single or double? ,M: One double room. ,F: Alright. One double room until the twenty-third. ,M: How much will that be? ,F: $130 a night, including breakfast. ,M: That'll be fine. ,F: May I have your name, please? ,M: Faber, Faber, Faber, Mr. Faber.
(A) F: Sure. When you arrive, you need to pay $130 altogether for 3 nights. (B) F: OK. You'll have to pay $390 for 3 nights' single room, Mr. Faber. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Two single rooms and $260 for 3 nights, Mr. Faber. Any problem?
Output: C
F: Sam, where's the closest ATM? ,M: It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right. ,F: Oh, I see. Do you know if there's a convenient store around here?
(A) M: Yes, I think the store is near the closest ATM at the back of the Yellow building. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Beside the closest ATM, but they are very far, on the right of that Yellow building. (D) M: No idea. You can go to the ATM first, which is on the left of that Yellow building.
Output: B
F: Sam, where's the closest ATM? ,M: It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right. ,F: Oh, I see. Do you know if there's a convenient store around here? ,M: Well, you could go down to twenty second street. There are a lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day. ,F: Can I take the subway to get there? ,M: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a taix. ,F: Won't that be expensive? ,M: No. From here I think it's only about $5. ,F: OK, I will go there by taix.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: So you decide to go to the store by subway? Fine. It needs only ten minutes. (C) M: Tell the taxi driver to find the store. There's only one store on the 21nd Street. (D) M: Good choice. You'll find taxi very convenient and you can pay in cash or card.
Output: D
F: Dad, I just finished my paper. Can you help me check it before I handed in? ,M: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is really good. Your ideas are so original.
(A) F: Thanks. So you think my exam grade is very good. (B) F: Thanks. So you think my paper is very good. (C) F: Thanks. So you think my paper is very bad. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: Dad, I just finished my paper. Can you help me check it before I handed in? ,M: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is really good. Your ideas are so original. ,F: Thanks. ,M: I can tell you worked hard on it. ,F: I really did. I started thinking about what I wanted to say 3 weeks ago.
(A) M: Wow, you mean that you started thinking about it three days ago. (B) M: Wow, you mean that you started thinking about your exam three weeks ago. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Wow, you mean that you started thinking about it three hours ago.
Output: C
F: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? ,M: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering. ,F: What kind of personality do you think you have? ,M: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable. ,F: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths? ,M: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn. ,F: Do you have any licenses or certificates? ,M: I have a drivers license and I am a CPA. ,F: How do you get along with other people? ,M: I'm very cooperative and have good teamwork skills.
(A) F: I enjoyed interviewing you. (B) F: We have been colleagues for so many years. You still do not have CPA certificate. (C) F: Although you do not have a CPA certificate, I find you very strong through the interview. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? ,M: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering. ,F: What kind of personality do you think you have? ,M: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable. ,F: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths? ,M: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn.
(A) F: Although you are not good at organizing, you are not in an electrical engineering major, are you? (B) F: Although you are not good at speaking in public, it doesn't matter. (C) F: You live in Beijing. How could you not be good at learning new things? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? ,M: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering. ,F: What kind of personality do you think you have? ,M: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable. ,F: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths? ,M: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn. ,F: Do you have any licenses or certificates? ,M: I have a drivers license and I am a CPA. ,F: How do you get along with other people? ,M: I'm very cooperative and have good teamwork skills.
(A) F: I'm sorry to hear that you don't have the teamwork skills, although I would like to know if you can get along with others. (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: Although you say you have no teamwork skills, the last thing I want to know is how you deal with difficulties. (D) F: You say you do not have a CPA certificate, then at last I want to know what certificate you have earned?
Output: B
F: Hello. ,M: Is this Mrs. Howard Snow? ,F: Yes, it's this. What time is it? You woke me up. ,M: Listen to me, Mrs. Snow. It's about your daughter.
(A) F: Your house is so nice! What did you just say about my son? (B) F: Are you calling to tell me you kidnapped my son? (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: Who are you? Why are you calling me so late?
Output: D
M: Veronique, when you are not studying, what do you like to do? ,F: I like listening to music by French singers. Go into any French music store and you'll find the Top 10 albums by US, German and English artists. It's good to have variety, but I love French music. ,M: Do French teens like fast food, you know, hamburgers, chips and things like those? ,F: Well, we don't really like that. We usually have quick breakfast, sandwiches at lunch and a family dinner at around 8:00 to 8:30 in the evening. The younger teenagers like to eat hamburgers at McDonald's. ,M: Paris is well known for popular clothes, so I'm sure it offers French teens the most up-to-date clothes to choose from. ,F: Exactly. I like to wear clothes by Agnes B, a popular French designer. I think Agnes B clothes are kind of classic, but they can also be very lovely. One of my favorites is a silver jacket, because it came from one of the shows and most importantly, there is no other like it.
(A) M: Well, I think the silver jacket is up-to-date. Why don't you like it? (B) M: I disagree. The silver jacket is classic and lovely. Why don't you like it? (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Yes. Your silver jacket is very unique. I bet that's the reason you love it.
Output: D
M: That was a cool exhibition! ,F: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now. ,M: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special.
(A) F: So, you were not really interested in the designer wear section? Oh, as your colleague, I hold the same view. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Yeah, the designer wear section is not special. And as your schoolmate, I hold the same view. (D) F: Yeah, it's totally usual and I didn't get lots of ideas now. Oh, my brother, as your sister, I hold the same view.
Output: B
M: That was a cool exhibition! ,F: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now.
(A) M: You think the show is unusual? Oh, actually I think that was not a cool exhibition. (B) M: So, although you have not got lots of ideas now, you think the show is inspiring? (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Realy? You mean you knew I'd dislike it? And you think the show is cool?
Output: C
M: That was a cool exhibition! ,F: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now. ,M: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special. ,F: Yes, it'd be great to wear something so special. But what impressed me most was the part that showed you how to recycle clothes. ,M: Yeah, but I can't see myself wearing any of my dad's old things just now. I didn't expect the show to be so interesting. ,F: I enjoyed seeing the live models, though I'm not sure whether it lived up to my expectations.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: So, you are sure it lived up to your expectations and you liked the clothes recycling best about the show? (C) M: So, you enjoyed seeing the live models, and you liked the clothes recycling best about the show? (D) M: So, you liked the live models best about the show? Okay. But I was not really interested in the designer wear section.
Output: C
F: Have you chosen the music for the party yet? ,M: I was going to just let people bring their own. ,F: Oh, I don't think you should do that. One person needs to be in charge. Otherwise, people will start disagreeing. Sony's really good at music. You could ask her. ,M: OK. Have you got her number? ,F: Yeah, it's on my mobile. I'll text it to you.
(A) M: Thanks. I will let Sony decide which music we should use for the party. (B) M: OK. I think I will decide the music for the party by myself. (C) M: OK. I will ask others for the advice of the party music besides Sony. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Have you chosen the music for the party yet? ,M: I was going to just let people bring their own. ,F: Oh, I don't think you should do that. One person needs to be in charge. Otherwise, people will start disagreeing. Sony's really good at music. You could ask her. ,M: OK. Have you got her number? ,F: Yeah, it's on my mobile. I'll text it to you.
(A) M: You have helped me prepare for the party. The party is a great success. (B) M: Thank you for asking Sonia for the information of the party. (C) M: I know Sony's phone number, but thank you for offering to tell me. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
M: Lily, how long have you been here? ,F: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months.
(A) M: It's February, it has been 8 months since you were here. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Yes, now is January. You have been here 7 months. (D) M: It's June, you've been here for a year.
Output: C
M: Lily, how long have you been here? ,F: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months. ,M: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right? ,F: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most important festival. In fact, I'm doing a business research about Spring Festival for my company. ,M: Really? Maybe you can come to spend it with my family. ,F: Can I?
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: Yes, you can come to spend the Spring Festival with my family in my hometown. (C) M: You had better go back to your hometown. (D) M: You can come to spend the Dragon Boat Festival with my family in my hometown.
Output: B
M: Lily, how long have you been here? ,F: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months. ,M: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right? ,F: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most important festival. In fact, I'm doing a business research about Spring Festival for my company. ,M: Really? Maybe you can come to spend it with my family. ,F: Can I? ,M: My parents would be happy to have you. You will love it. Though we live downtown, we always spend Spring Festival in our hometown. ,F: You mean in the countryside? ,M: Yes, I believe you will learn a lot about Chinese culture this winter holiday. We will have a big family meal and eat things like fish and dumplings, and we give children lucky money in red envelopes. ,F: That sounds interesting. I can't wait!
(A) M: Why do you think the Spring Festival is boring? (B) M: Yes, Spring Festival is as interesting as you can imagine. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Why do you find it interesting to live in the countryside?
Output: B
M: Lucy, did anyone call while I was out? ,F: Yes, there was a Mr. Turner calling this morning. ,M: What did he say? ,F: He said that your suit was done. ,M: Ah, good! I ordered a suit from his shop last week.
(A) F: Really? You ordered a suit from Mr. Turner' s shop last month and you bought a suit in Mr. Turner' s shop last week? (B) F: Well, Mr. Turner didn't say that your suit was done although you returned a suit in Mr. Turner' s shop last week. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: So, you mean you ordered a suit from Mr. Turner' s shop last week? Oh, he said that your suit was done.
Output: D
M: Lucy, did anyone call while I was out? ,F: Yes, there was a Mr. Turner calling this morning. ,M: What did he say? ,F: He said that your suit was done. ,M: Ah, good! I ordered a suit from his shop last week. ,F: Yes, he said he would be waiting for you this afternoon. ,M: Oh, dear. I have a meeting this afternoon. ,F: Don't worry. I can get the suit for you.
(A) M: Really? You can not get the suit for me? But I will go to the shop in the afternoon. (B) M: Really? He said he would not be waiting for me this afternoon? Okay, I will call Mr. Turner in the afternoon. (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: Oh, thank you very much. I will attend a meeting in the afternoon as you can get the suit for me.
Output: D
F: Excuse me. Where is Martin Luther King School? ,M: What?
(A) F: I want to go the a school called Martin Luther King School. (B) F: I want to go to a store next to the school. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: I would like to go to a bank.
Output: A
F: Excuse me. Where is Martin Luther King School? ,M: What? ,F: Where is Martin...? ,M: Wait a minute. Let me turn off my car. Now, what were you saying? ,F: Where is Martin Luther King School? ,M: Hum...Go along the road and turn right. ,F: Wait. I have a map. ,M: Good. Look, we're here and there's the school. ,F: I see. I just go along the road. ,M: Then turn right. ,F: Turn right and go straight.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: Right. Turn around and go along the road. Then you can see the school. (C) M: Right. Go along the road, turn right and go straight. Then you can see the store. (D) M: Right. Go along the road, turn right and go straight. Then you can see the school.
Output: D
F: Hi, Bob. What time is it now? ,M: Uh, you are wearing a watch, Julia. ,F: My watch is never correct. ,M: It's six. I always have the correct time on my mobile phone. ,F: Although mobile phones aren't as convenient as watches, at least you always know the correct time.
(A) M: Yes, It's hard to believe that I got correct time from the radio instead of cell phones. (B) M: Well, thanks for your watch for telling me the correct time. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Yes, the phone is very smart and can automatically adjust the time
Output: D
F: Hi, Bob. What time is it now? ,M: Uh, you are wearing a watch, Julia. ,F: My watch is never correct. ,M: It's six. I always have the correct time on my mobile phone. ,F: Although mobile phones aren't as convenient as watches, at least you always know the correct time. ,M: Yes, I think you should have your watch repaired. Otherwise, it's just a decoration around your wrist. ,F: Well, I'm considering getting a new one. By the way, Robin invited me for dinner at 7:00 at Osteria Mozza Restaurant. Do you know where it is?
(A) M: Yes, I will show you. And if I were you, I had bought a new one instead of repairing it. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Yes, Miss. We have repaired your watch. It works punctually right now. (D) M: Yes, I have been there once, and don't forget get your watch repaired. The sooner, the better.
Output: D
F: Hi, Bob. What time is it now? ,M: Uh, you are wearing a watch, Julia. ,F: My watch is never correct. ,M: It's six. I always have the correct time on my mobile phone. ,F: Although mobile phones aren't as convenient as watches, at least you always know the correct time. ,M: Yes, I think you should have your watch repaired. Otherwise, it's just a decoration around your wrist. ,F: Well, I'm considering getting a new one. By the way, Robin invited me for dinner at 7:00 at Osteria Mozza Restaurant. Do you know where it is? ,M: Go down the street and turn right at the second crossroads. You will find it near Starbucks across from the bank. ,F: Thanks a lot.
(A) M: You are welcome, take more food at that Chinese restaurant. It's very tasty. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: No worries, could you take me an americano at Strabucks when you two meet at 8:00? (D) M: Madam, if your want to withdraw cashes, you can go the bank over there, at the street corner.
Output: B
F: James, have you heard of a gap year? ,M: No, what's that? ,F: It's when you take a year off between finishing high school and going to college. It's popular in the UK. ,M: Hmm...What do people do for that year? Work? ,F: Some people do, other people volunteer. But mostly, it's for traveling and taking it easy for a little while. ,M: Do you like that idea?
(A) F: After the second year of college, there will be a gap year. I really like this idea and enjoy my traveling at that period. (B) F: Yes. Before the first year of college, student will take a year off for traveling. And after this period, students will turn to the gap year. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Yes, I do. Before the first year of college is a gap year and I will travel for a little while at this period.
Output: D
M: No, what's that? ,F: It's when you take a year off between finishing high school and going to college. It's popular in the UK. ,M: Hmm...What do people do for that year? Work?_James, have you heard of a gap year ,F: Some people do, other people volunteer. But mostly, it's for traveling and taking it easy for a little while. ,M: Do you like that idea?
(A) F: Yes, I really like the idea. Most students often get a job of the gap year. (B) F: Yes, I really like the idea. Mostly, students do not choose to travel, but to work. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Yes, I really like the idea. Most students will volunteer their time.
Output: C
M: So this term, we're doing the book on marketing. Any business in a marketplace is likely to be in competition with other firms offering similar products.
(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: The marketing book said it is likely to be in competition with other firms offering different products. (C) F: Sure. Since we are leaning marketing, we should aware other firms with similar products. (D) F: Sure. It is time to learn advertising since we have finished marketing last term.
Output: C
M: So this term, we're doing the book on marketing. Any business in a marketplace is likely to be in competition with other firms offering similar products. ,F: Huh...Excuse me, professor. Could you say that again please? ,M: Having trouble very? ,F: Yes, I'm trying to write down everything you say, but I can't keep up.
(A) M: Yes. We are going to learn advertising this term and you need renew your lessons. (B) M: Since you did not try to write down everything, you cannot keep up. (C) M: It is reasonable that you cannot keep up. You cannot write down everything. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
M: So this term, we're doing the book on marketing. Any business in a marketplace is likely to be in competition with other firms offering similar products. ,F: Huh...Excuse me, professor. Could you say that again please? ,M: Having trouble very? ,F: Yes, I'm trying to write down everything you say, but I can't keep up. ,M: You can't write everything down. You need to take notes. Well, just use a pen and a notebook. ,F: But what should I write down? ,M: Is it? Well, writing things down was very useful. It gives you a chance to review them. Now, Mary, just put down the important base. I'll stress these bits in the lecture.
(A) F: You are right. Taking notes in this advertising class is quite boring. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: That is true. It is very useful to take notes in this advertising class. (D) F: You are right, taking notes is very useful. I can use it to review the class.
Output: D
M: So this term, we're doing the book on marketing. Any business in a marketplace is likely to be in competition with other firms offering similar products. ,F: Huh...Excuse me, professor. Could you say that again please? ,M: Having trouble very? ,F: Yes, I'm trying to write down everything you say, but I can't keep up. ,M: You can't write everything down. You need to take notes. Well, just use a pen and a notebook. ,F: But what should I write down? ,M: Is it? Well, writing things down was very useful. It gives you a chance to review them. Now, Mary, just put down the important base. I'll stress these bits in the lecture. ,F: What should I do if I missed something? ,M: Hum... Just leave a blank in your notes and get the information from me later. Does that help? ,F: Perfectly. ,M: Remember to read through your notes after the lecture.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: No problem. I will go over the notes before the lecture. (C) F: OK. I will go over my notes after class. Thank you. (D) F: OK. I will attend the activity class after this advertising class.
Output: C
F: Hello, Bill. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days. I hope everything is OK. ,M: Yes, fine. I was really nervous just before I had the operation, but strangely enough, the operation was over when I woke up.
(A) F: Relax, you should have felt nervous about your illness, it must be cured after the operation. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: I really felt nervous about my sleep too, because like you, I could fall in asleep for many days. (D) F: I'm very sorry to hear that the operation you felt nervous failed at last.
Output: B
F: Hello, Bill. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days. I hope everything is OK. ,M: Yes, fine. I was really nervous just before I had the operation, but strangely enough, the operation was over when I woke up. ,F: It must have really hurt afterward. ,M: Well, the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers, but it did feel uncomfortable. I wasn't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours. That was the worst thing.
(A) F: Yeah, you must have felt very hungry after 48 hours' hunger. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: Yeah, eating only porridge for 48 hours must have made you go crazy. (D) F: That was really tough for that you just could drink water for 72 hours.
Output: A
F: Hello, Bill. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days. I hope everything is OK. ,M: Yes, fine. I was really nervous just before I had the operation, but strangely enough, the operation was over when I woke up. ,F: It must have really hurt afterward. ,M: Well, the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers, but it did feel uncomfortable. I wasn't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours. That was the worst thing. ,F: I bet you are ready for a nice big steak when you got out of hospital. ,M: I certainly was. However, the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn't eat for another 72 hours. And steak was on the list. ,F: Did they take good care of you in the hospital? ,M: Oh, yes. The nurses were very kind. Though they were strict about what I could drink, in the end, I just drank water and nothing else. How I wish to drink some beer now!
(A) F: Well, You'd better not drink beer until you're fully recovered. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Okay, let's leave the hospital, don't worry, you just got cold last night. (D) F: Okay, let's find a restaurant and eat some steaks for the celebration of your promotion.
Output: A
F: Hello, China Travel Agency. Can I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to travel to London. So I want to make a reservation for me on May fourth. ,F: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May fifth. They have 2 flights: one at 9:30 AM and the other at 2:00 PM. Both flights have seats available.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: So, as a stewardess, you mean the flights are not fully booked on that day? (C) M: Really? As a booking clerk, you mean they have one flights: at 9:30 AM? (D) M: So, you mean as a customer, you mean the next available flight is on May third?
Output: A
F: Hello, China Travel Agency. Can I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to travel to London. So I want to make a reservation for me on May fourth. ,F: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May fifth. They have 2 flights: one at 9:30 AM and the other at 2:00 PM. Both flights have seats available. ,M: That's great. I'd like to take the first available flight. What's the fair, please? ,F: 2250 yuan. ,M: Here is 2300 yuan.
(A) F: Okay, as you want to take the last available flight, you have to pay 2,300 yuan in total. (B) F: Really? You mean here is 3300 yuan? Oh, actually you just have to pay 2,250 yuan in total. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Well, as you want to travel to London and take the first available flight, you have to pay 2,350 yuan in total.
Output: C
F: Wow, you look like a drowned rat. Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today? ,M: I knew there would be a rain, but I didn't expect it would rain cats and dogs today.
(A) F: I am sorry to hear that you almost drowned himself. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: So you got wet in the storm yesterday, right? (D) F: Why did you get so wet in the storm?
Output: D
F: Wow, you look like a drowned rat. Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today? ,M: I knew there would be a rain, but I didn't expect it would rain cats and dogs today. ,F: Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold. ,M: You are right. I don't want to get sick. Could you put my wet clothes into the washing machine? ,F: No problem.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Thank you. I think I need to see a doctor because I have already caught a cold. (C) M: I don't need to take a how shower since I didn't get wet at all. (D) M: Thank you. I am going to take a hot shower now.
Output: D
M: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you? ,F: Well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. What kind of service do you offer? ,M: First of all, we'll work out a plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs. ,F: How can you get that done? ,M: Well, we give each of our customers a qualified personal trainer. The trainer will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with a plan. ,F: What else? ,M: Since everyone is different, your personal trainer will help you find out all the exercise equipment that is suitable for your fitness level. Then you'll be taught all the necessary techniques.
(A) F: Sounds really good. Please find a most efficient plan for me to keep fit. (B) F: So I'll have a fitness plan, but I have to find out the exercise equipment myself. (C) F: Actually I have some really good products for your hospital. Any interest? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
M: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you? ,F: Well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. What kind of service do you offer? ,M: First of all, we'll work out a plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs. ,F: How can you get that done? ,M: Well, we give each of our customers a qualified personal trainer. The trainer will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with a plan. ,F: What else?
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: No worry. We have no trainer here, so I'll come up with a plan for you. (C) M: You'll get a plan from your trainer. Then we give you a fitness assessment. (D) M: Nothing else. A qualified trainer will take full charge of making your plan.
Output: D
M: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you? ,F: Well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. What kind of service do you offer? ,M: First of all, we'll work out a plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs. ,F: How can you get that done? ,M: Well, we give each of our customers a qualified personal trainer. The trainer will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with a plan. ,F: What else? ,M: Since everyone is different, your personal trainer will help you find out all the exercise equipment that is suitable for your fitness level. Then you'll be taught all the necessary techniques. ,F: Sounds pretty good. How much do you charge? ,M: That depends. We offer membership for one month, half a year and one year. ,F: Perhaps, one month. I'll just have a try at first. ,M: Wise decision. That is 400 yuan. You'll find it's totally worth it.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Yeah, I think 400 yuan for a month is worth considering. (C) F: Let's buy the membership, darling. Only 400 yuan a month. (D) F: This is a good price! 800 yuan for a whole year's membership.
Output: B
M: Did you talk to the Browns about their trip to China? ,F: Oh, yes. They came back 3 days ago. ,M: What did they say the weather was like? ,F: They said it was very, very cold. They suggested we take some warm clothes. ,M: Did they say something about the hotels there? ,F: It seems they are excellent and not very expensive. ,M: And, did they have any language problems there? ,F: They told me only few people there speak English. But those working in the hotel do and they are very helpful and friendly. ,M: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were in China? ,F: Just some souvenirs. They said clothes were much more expensive than in the USA, but they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little. ,M: I see.
(A) F: The Browns' plan for the trip to China helps a lot! At least we know that China is very hot now. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: The Browns' trip to China shows us a lot! The hotels there are excellent and not very expensive. (D) F: The Browns have s good trip to China, even most of the hotels there are very expensive.
Output: C
M: Did you talk to the Browns about their trip to China? ,F: Oh, yes. They came back 3 days ago. ,M: What did they say the weather was like? ,F: They said it was very, very cold. They suggested we take some warm clothes.
(A) M: Right, we really should take some warm clothes. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: To take warm clothes to Japan is necessary! (D) M: Okay, I will not buy any Japanese souvenirs.
Output: A
M: Did you talk to the Browns about their trip to China? ,F: Oh, yes. They came back 3 days ago. ,M: What did they say the weather was like? ,F: They said it was very, very cold. They suggested we take some warm clothes. ,M: Did they say something about the hotels there? ,F: It seems they are excellent and not very expensive. ,M: And, did they have any language problems there? ,F: They told me only few people there speak English. But those working in the hotel do and they are very helpful and friendly. ,M: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were in China? ,F: Just some souvenirs. They said clothes were much more expensive than in the USA, but they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little.
(A) M: And clothes are much more cheaper than in the UK. (B) M: In China, souvenirs are really cheap! Copy that! (C) M: Really!? We could get gold jewelry for very little in China! (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: Where are you going to look for your job? ,M: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of. ,F: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave? ,M: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Why are you going to Nanjing to find a job tomorrow? (C) F: Let's go to Beijing for a tour. (D) F: I will go to Beijing to do business tomorrow.
Output: A
F: Where are you going to look for your job? ,M: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of. ,F: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave? ,M: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train. ,F: Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket?
(A) M: No. I'll go to the airport tomorrow. (B) M: Have you forgotten? I'm going Beijing by car. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Yes, I'm going to the train station on time tomorrow.
Output: D
F: Where are you going to look for your job? ,M: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of. ,F: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave? ,M: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train. ,F: Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket? ,M: Not yet. I plan to buy it tomorrow when I get to the railway station. ,F: Then you probably won't have a seat on the train. Shall I give you a ride? You know, I bought a car last month. ,M: No, thanks. I can manage myself. Trust me. And there will be more things to handle by myself in the future. ,F: Of course I trust you. Then is there anything I can do for you? ,M: Yes, just cross your fingers for me.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Yeah. Wish you good luck. (C) F: I've bought you a train ticket. (D) F: Good luck to myself.
Output: B
F: Hello, Bob. This is Nancy speaking. I'm so glad I've got hold of you at last. ,M: Were you trying to get in touch with me? If I'm not at home, you can usually reach me at my club here. ,F: That's good to know. Listen, Bob, I've got news for you.
(A) M: What news? Maybe it is about your sister Amy? I'll be happy to hear that. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: You want to attend my club? OK, just come to the club and find me, Mary. (D) M: Mary, what's going on? What news make you in such a hurry to find me?
Output: A