niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere? ,F: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben. ,M: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning.
(A) F: Buster always waits for you in the park, dad, so I find him there. (B) F: Buster walks with Lily to school on Mondays? Good to see him here. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: I often played with Buster. I'm sorry that he passed away yesterday.
Output: C
M: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere? ,F: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben. ,M: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning. ,F: I'm sure we'll find him. Ben, I remember when I lost my dog, Spot. We looked for 10 hours and finally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do. ,M: I hope you're right, Lucy. Maybe he'll show up before it gets dark. I just hope he's OK.
(A) F: I believe Buster will find his way home, just like what my Spot managed to do. (B) F: My best wishes for Buster, but my dog Spot never showed up after getting lost. (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: My only dog, Forest, was lost when I was little, but we found him after 2 hours.
Output: A
M: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere? ,F: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben. ,M: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning. ,F: I'm sure we'll find him. Ben, I remember when I lost my dog, Spot. We looked for 10 hours and finally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do. ,M: I hope you're right, Lucy. Maybe he'll show up before it gets dark. I just hope he's OK. ,F: He will be, Ben. He has always been loyal to you and your family. He's probably just off exploring. ,M: If you say so, let's walk up Forest Avenue and see if maybe he's hiding in Mr Johnson's yard. He always likes to bark and chase his cat around there.
(A) F: Naughty Buster. Yeah, maybe he's again at Mr. Johnson's yard chasing his cat. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Yes, Buster is Mr. Johnson's dog and I know he likes finding food in the yard. (D) F: Darling, I remember our son Buster likes to run after Mr. Johnson's cat in his yard.
Output: A
M: Why are you looking so upset? What's the problem? ,F: I have to write a long article and I just can't come up with any ideas. And I have to hand it in tomorrow.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Why are you still happy on condition that you can't decide which country to visit? (C) M: So you are upset because you don't know how to do your homework. (D) M: Why are you still happy on condition that you don't know how to do your homework?
Output: C
M: Why are you looking so upset? What's the problem? ,F: I have to write a long article and I just can't come up with any ideas. And I have to hand it in tomorrow. ,M: That shouldn't be too difficult. Remember those pictures you showed me last week? ,F: Sure. I've got them here. ,M: Why don't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in Egypt?
(A) F: You mean I can write about my trip. That is a great idea. (B) F: So I can take a trip now since I have already finished my article. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: So I can draw some pictures now since I have already finished my article.
Output: A
M: Why are you looking so upset? What's the problem? ,F: I have to write a long article and I just can't come up with any ideas. And I have to hand it in tomorrow. ,M: That shouldn't be too difficult. Remember those pictures you showed me last week? ,F: Sure. I've got them here. ,M: Why don't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in Egypt? ,F: Sounds like a good idea. I can also tell about our visit to North Africa and all of the historical places we visited. ,M: Well, now that you are feeling better about this, I think I'll be on my way. I have to finish my article, too.
(A) F: Thank you. It is a pity that you have to leave because you have to finish your article. (B) F: So you have already finished your article and you are not feeling well now. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: So you have already finished your article and you will go back to pack your bags now.
Output: A
M: Didn't you just get that book from the library? ,F: Yes, a few days ago. ,M: It looks like you're almost finished with it. Why are you reading it so fast? ,F: I like the story so much that I can hardly put it down. ,M: Well, we can't get to the library until the weekend, so you won't have anything new to read until then. You should read only a few chapters each day. ,F: I'll do that with the next book. This one is too exciting.
(A) M: You mean this one is too boring. Why do you have to return it soon? (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: You mean this one is too boring. Why do you still want to get it over with? (D) M: What's the story about? Why is the story so exciting?
Output: D
M: Didn't you just get that book from the library? ,F: Yes, a few days ago. ,M: It looks like you're almost finished with it. Why are you reading it so fast? ,F: I like the story so much that I can hardly put it down. ,M: Well, we can't get to the library until the weekend, so you won't have anything new to read until then. You should read only a few chapters each day. ,F: I'll do that with the next book. This one is too exciting. ,M: What are you going to do for the rest of the week? There are 4 days left before Saturday arrives.
(A) F: I think I'll read this book again for the rest two days before Saturday. (B) F: I think I'll read this book again for the rest three days before Saturday. (C) F: I think I'll read this book again for the rest four days before Saturday. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
M: Didn't you just get that book from the library? ,F: Yes, a few days ago. ,M: It looks like you're almost finished with it. Why are you reading it so fast? ,F: I like the story so much that I can hardly put it down. ,M: Well, we can't get to the library until the weekend, so you won't have anything new to read until then. You should read only a few chapters each day. ,F: I'll do that with the next book. This one is too exciting. ,M: What are you going to do for the rest of the week? There are 4 days left before Saturday arrives. ,F: I think I'll read this book again. When I read quickly, I don't remember certain parts very well.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Oh, you want to read it again for the rest two days. You really like this book. (C) M: Oh, you want to read it again. You really like this book, don't you? (D) M: Yes, don't read this book over and over again. You should write a book review.
Output: C
F: Where will we go during this break? ,M: I was thinking of a place in Mexico. Do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago, where the water was almost as warm as the air, and we had a hard time sleeping at night? ,F: Yeah. ,M: I'd like to go back there. ,F: But... ,M: Don't worry though. We went during the summer last time, August I think. This time it'll be winter. It's perfect weather there in January. And we'll be able to watch the whales that live there from December to February.
(A) F: All right. So let's go to Mexico in January. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: You're right. So let's go to Japan in February. (D) F: I agree with you. So let's go to Japan in August.
Output: A
F: Where will we go during this break? ,M: I was thinking of a place in Mexico. Do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago, where the water was almost as warm as the air, and we had a hard time sleeping at night? ,F: Yeah. ,M: I'd like to go back there. ,F: But... ,M: Don't worry though. We went during the summer last time, August I think. This time it'll be winter. It's perfect weather there in January. And we'll be able to watch the whales that live there from December to February.
(A) F: I really enjoyed the snow in Mexico last year. (B) F: I think I'll enjoy very hot water in Mexico during the winter, as we did last time. (C) F: I cannot wait to watch the whales in Japan this winter. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
M: Hello, this is Charles Richards from channel 7 news. And we're down here, eh, at the city mall, interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, hi, young lady, what is your name? ,F: Elizabeth Carter. ,M: And, Elizabeth, how does your family celebrate Christmas? ,F: We go skiing and we go over to my grandparents' house to have dinner with them. ,M: And does your family eat anything particular for Christmas? ,F: Turkey. ,M: Oh. That sounds great.
(A) F: Yeah, my mom will prepare the turkey for the whole family at Christmas Eve. (B) F: Haha. My grandparents will come to our home and bring a turkey with them. (C) F: We always enjoy skating at Christmas, and we never go skiing. It's difficult. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
M: Hello, this is Charles Richards from channel 7 news. And we're down here, eh, at the city mall, interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, hi, young lady, what is your name? ,F: Elizabeth Carter. ,M: And, Elizabeth, how does your family celebrate Christmas? ,F: We go skiing and we go over to my grandparents' house to have dinner with them. ,M: And does your family eat anything particular for Christmas? ,F: Turkey.
(A) M: Do you want your turkey roasted or fried, ma'am? I'll tell our chef. (B) M: Thank you for answering the questions. Wish you a happy Christmas. (C) M: Great, darling. You will be able to buy my book in Turkish book store. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: International Travel Agency, may I help you? ,M: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer. ,F: I understand. How long do you want to take?
(A) M: Seven days this summer. You can off for a week and do what you like, secretary. (B) M: Three days. I want to spend a wonderful summer holiday. Would you give me some advice? I know you are the best travel agent in this area. (C) M: I have a week's summer holiday. Where should I go, guide? (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
F: International Travel Agency, may I help you? ,M: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer. ,F: I understand. How long do you want to take? ,M: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see.
(A) F: There is no problem. Seven days of winter vacation, is that so? (B) F: There is no problem. Seven days of summer vacation, is that so? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: There is no problem. Fourteen days of summer vacation, is that so?
Output: A
F: International Travel Agency, may I help you? ,M: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer. ,F: I understand. How long do you want to take? ,M: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see. ,F: There is no problem. We can find you a flight to Australia leaving at Christmas and coming back on New Year's Eve. And it will only cost $500 per person.
(A) M: A flight to Australia costs $300 per person. That's too cheap. (B) M: A flight to Australia costs $500 per person. Actually, we do not have so much money. (C) M: A flight to France costs $500 per person. Actually, we do not want to go to France for our holiday. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
F: International Travel Agency, may I help you? ,M: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer. ,F: I understand. How long do you want to take? ,M: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see. ,F: There is no problem. We can find you a flight to Australia leaving at Christmas and coming back on New Year's Eve. And it will only cost $500 per person. ,M: Actually, we'd like to go somewhere nearer. $1000 is a lot to spend for such a short time. How about some places nearer with few tourists? ,F: Sorry, I don't think we have any at present. You should have come here 10 days ago.
(A) M: That's a pity. But $1000 is really expensive. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: That's a pity. $1000 is not expensive at all. But I like to go to China. (D) M: That's a pity. $1000 is not expensive actually, and we'd like to go somewhere further.
Output: A
F: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road? ,M: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog. ,F: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday?
(A) M: Yes. Four of us in my family always go for a walk together. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Yes.There are 4 people in my family, and we don't have any pet. (D) M: Yes. Five of us in my family always go for a walk together.
Output: A
F: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road? ,M: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog. ,F: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday? ,M: No, my father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday, and I take the dog for a walk on Friday. My mom and my sister walk him on the other workdays. ,F: Who walks the dog on Saturday? ,M: On Saturday, we all go to the park and the dog comes with us.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: It's very nice that your whole family often goes to the park on Sunday. (C) F: Why don't your father go to the park with you on Saturday? (D) F: So your whole family often walks the dog on Saturday, right?
Output: D
F: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road? ,M: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog. ,F: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday? ,M: No, my father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday, and I take the dog for a walk on Friday. My mom and my sister walk him on the other workdays. ,F: Who walks the dog on Saturday? ,M: On Saturday, we all go to the park and the dog comes with us. ,F: Do you help with the housework? ,M: Yes. My mom and my sister do the laundry. My father does the cooking and I sweep the floor.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: So you only cook food for your family? Good for you! (C) F: Oh, you always do the laundry with your mother. (D) F: So you sweep the floor but your sister does nothing?
Output: A
M: I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. Are you going to be in the office or do you have a meeting? ,F: I'll be here. And, don't worry, I don't have much on for today. So I'll handle all of your calls.
(A) M: Thank you, I have to see the doctor this afternoon. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: I have to see the doctor this afternoon, thank you for handling my calls, but you have much on for today, don't you? (D) M: Although you have much on for today, please handle my calls because I have to meet a lawyer this afternoon.
Output: A
M: I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. Are you going to be in the office or do you have a meeting? ,F: I'll be here. And, don't worry, I don't have much on for today. So I'll handle all of your calls. ,M: Thanks. I'm expecting a call from my lawyer. He supposed to be sending me some documents. ,F: I'll make sure to take a detailed message if he calls.
(A) M: Since you won't be here this afternoon, please cancel the appointment for me. (B) M: Thank you for answering phone calls for me since I have a doctor's appointment this evening. (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: Then thank you for answering phone calls for me about the doctor's appointment this afternoon.
Output: D
M: Did you see the accident, madam? ,F: Well, the boy started riding his bike down the street when a car was running around the corner.
(A) M: Thanks for your understanding. I still have a few questions to ask you. (B) M: I am so sorry! I am sure your boy will be just fine. He is a strong boy who can handle hitting by a bike. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: OK. I need to find the damaged bike which is hitting the boy. Could you please help me to find it?
Output: A
M: Did you see the accident, madam? ,F: Well, the boy started riding his bike down the street when a car was running around the corner. ,M: Was anything blocking the driver's view? ,F: No, I don't think so. ,M: Was the car going fast? ,F: No, but the boy was moving very fast.
(A) M: Thanks god the driver didn't drive very fast or there will be a terrible accident. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: You mean neither the driver and the boy was moving fast and the diver managed to save the boy, is that right madam? (D) M: Now I think that the accident happened because the driver had a poor view of the road not the high speed.
Output: B
M: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing? ,F: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term. ,M: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year. ,F: Really? What's she like? ,M: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher. ,F: Why? What makes her so good? ,M: For one thing, she is really funny. She's also smart. So you learn a lot. ,F: What do you think of Professor Vance? ,M: He is boring. Most students fall asleep in his class and he is hard to talk to.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Really? You think he is easy to talk to and you think Professor Holt's class is ordinary? (C) F: So, many teachers fall asleep in his class and you think Professor Holt's class is attractive? (D) F: So, he is hard to talk to and you think Professor Holt's class is attractive? Okay, I see.
Output: D
M: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing? ,F: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term. ,M: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year.
(A) F: Really? You mean you took hers last year? Oh, as your schoolmate, I even didn't know it. (B) F: You mean didn't take Professor Hold's class? Oh, hoeny, are you kidding me? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Thanks, my schoolmate. But I'm trying to pick an Chinese literature course for this term.
Output: A
M: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing? ,F: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term. ,M: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year. ,F: Really? What's she like? ,M: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher. ,F: Why? What makes her so good? ,M: For one thing, she is really funny. She's also smart. So you learn a lot. ,F: What do you think of Professor Vance? ,M: He is boring. Most students fall asleep in his class and he is hard to talk to. ,F: OK. I'll try to get into Professor Holds class.
(A) M: Really? You will not try to get into Professor Holds class as Professor Vance and Professor Holt are are the same? (B) M: Yeah, Professor Vance and Professor Holt are different. Professor Vance is boring while Professor Holt is fantastic. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: So, Professor Vance and Professor Holt are outstanding, and Professor Vance is easy to talk to? Okay, I see.
Output: B
F: Bruce, I think it's time to go and meet Pam at the airport. ,M: Oh no, we have no need to hurry. There's plenty of time. It's only 8:30. There won't be much traffic at this time of night. ,F: You never know. And I think your watch must be slow. I make it 8:40 and you'll have to stop for gas. I'd rather get there too early than too late. ,M: It'll take her a while to get her luggage. ,F: Oh, come on, Bruce. It's time to leave. We can always have coffee at the airport. Anyway, I like watching people at the airport. ,M: I'd rather see the end of the football match, but never mind. We better go.
(A) F: Thank you, Bruce,I really miss Pam a lot. How about we leave for the airport now? (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Come on, if you  see the end of the football match, we will be late to meet Jenny. (D) F: Oh, the football match is over, your team wins. Let's leave for the airport right now.
Output: A
M: How may I help you? ,F: Hi, I would like to rent a car. ,M: Sure, did you make a reservation? ,F: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK?
(A) M: Sure, of course you can rent a car when you got off the plane just now, then tell me what kind of car do you want? (B) M: Yeah, however though you have made a reservaiton, it still will take a little time to confirm your information, so you may let your taxi driver wait. (C) M: Sorry, you can't rent a room when you just got off the plane right now, you should have made a reservation before. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
M: How may I help you? ,F: Hi, I would like to rent a car. ,M: Sure, did you make a reservation? ,F: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK? ,M: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for? ,F: Can I just do 4 days for now and make the rent longer through a phone call later? ,M: In that case, I suggest you go for 7 days, which will give you a 20% discount. And if you choose to return the car after 5 days, you can get the rest of your money back. ,F: OK, I will do that. Can I return the car at the train station?
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Yeah, since you don't like the plan for renting seven days, be sure to return the car in five days, please remember that (C) M: Sure. Remember you only have seven days, and you can only get the rest of your money when you choose to return the car after 6 days. (D) M: Yes, and don't forget to return the car on time if you don't want to be in trouble, you only have seven days for having the car.
Output: D
M: Hey, I just finished reading a great book. It's about Steve Jobs. ,F: Really? But there are so many books about him now. What makes the one you read so special? ,M: Well, the one I read is by Walter Isaacson. It's different from the others, because Steve Jobs himself asked Isaacson to write it. ,F: Uhm, were they friends or something? ,M: Well, they knew each other well because Isaacson used to work for Time magazine in the 1980s. And he wrote about Apple products. But it was mostly a business relationship I think.
(A) F: Why did he offer to write about Steve Jobs himself? (B) F: Oh, the writer was a close friend of Steve Jobs'. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Oh, the writer used to write about Apple products.
Output: D
M: Hey, I just finished reading a great book. It's about Steve Jobs. ,F: Really? But there are so many books about him now. What makes the one you read so special? ,M: Well, the one I read is by Walter Isaacson. It's different from the others, because Steve Jobs himself asked Isaacson to write it. ,F: Uhm, were they friends or something? ,M: Well, they knew each other well because Isaacson used to work for Time magazine in the 1980s. And he wrote about Apple products. But it was mostly a business relationship I think. ,F: So, what's the book about? ,M: Oh, his entire life. There's a lot of personal information about Steve Jobs, because so many people, including his wife, kids and closest coworkers, agreed to be interviewed only for this particular book. ,F: It sounds interesting. Did you learn anything that really surprised you?
(A) M: Yes. The book that Steve Jobs wrote includes many interesting pictures of him. (B) M: Yes. The book has interviews about Walter Isaacson other books do not have. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Yes. It is the first book about Steve Jobs that one of his friend wrote.
Output: C
M: Hey, I just finished reading a great book. It's about Steve Jobs. ,F: Really? But there are so many books about him now. What makes the one you read so special? ,M: Well, the one I read is by Walter Isaacson. It's different from the others, because Steve Jobs himself asked Isaacson to write it. ,F: Uhm, were they friends or something? ,M: Well, they knew each other well because Isaacson used to work for Time magazine in the 1980s. And he wrote about Apple products. But it was mostly a business relationship I think. ,F: So, what's the book about? ,M: Oh, his entire life. There's a lot of personal information about Steve Jobs, because so many people, including his wife, kids and closest coworkers, agreed to be interviewed only for this particular book. ,F: It sounds interesting. Did you learn anything that really surprised you? ,M: I always knew he was a tough person, but I was amazed at how sensitive he was. He actually cries a lot in the book.
(A) F: What? I can't believe that Jobs was sometimes sensitive. (B) F: I always know that Jobs was tough and never cried. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: I can't believe that Jobs often cried in the interview.
Output: A
M: Hey, I just finished reading a great book. It's about Steve Jobs. ,F: Really? But there are so many books about him now. What makes the one you read so special? ,M: Well, the one I read is by Walter Isaacson. It's different from the others, because Steve Jobs himself asked Isaacson to write it. ,F: Uhm, were they friends or something? ,M: Well, they knew each other well because Isaacson used to work for Time magazine in the 1980s. And he wrote about Apple products. But it was mostly a business relationship I think. ,F: So, what's the book about? ,M: Oh, his entire life. There's a lot of personal information about Steve Jobs, because so many people, including his wife, kids and closest coworkers, agreed to be interviewed only for this particular book. ,F: It sounds interesting. Did you learn anything that really surprised you? ,M: I always knew he was a tough person, but I was amazed at how sensitive he was. He actually cries a lot in the book. ,F: Really? Wow! I should definitely take a look.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Yes. This book praises Steve Jobs too much and has no personal information about him. (C) M: You are also interested in this book about Walter Isaacson, aren't you? (D) M: You are also interested in this book, aren't you? You can borrow mine if you want.
Output: D
M: Hi, I think I'm sitting next to you, seat 35 BC. ,F: Oh, sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute. ,M: Thanks. I've been waiting at the gate for ages. ,F: The flight was delayed leaving Beijing, too. Security checks, you know. Are you going to London then?
(A) M: Yes. I wonder why our ship to London has been delayed. (B) M: Yes. We are both going to London by train. (C) M: Yes. I am so glad that our flight hasn't been delayed. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: Hi, I think I'm sitting next to you, seat 35 BC. ,F: Oh, sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute. ,M: Thanks. I've been waiting at the gate for ages. ,F: The flight was delayed leaving Beijing, too. Security checks, you know. Are you going to London then? ,M: Yes, I'm going to LSE to do a masters and international relations. ,F: Really? That sounds interesting. You must be really clever.
(A) M: Thank you. I am going to get a master's degree in LSE. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Thank you. I am going to get a master's degree in Manchester. (D) M: Thanks. I am going to London to attend an international meeting.
Output: A
M: Hi, I think I'm sitting next to you, seat 35 BC. ,F: Oh, sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute. ,M: Thanks. I've been waiting at the gate for ages. ,F: The flight was delayed leaving Beijing, too. Security checks, you know. Are you going to London then? ,M: Yes, I'm going to LSE to do a masters and international relations. ,F: Really? That sounds interesting. You must be really clever. ,M: So, are you going to London, too? ,F: Well, actually I'm going to the University of Middlesex to do business studies. ,M: That sounds interesting. ,F: Well, actually, it's my parents who want me to do business studies. I'd rather study philosophy. But my dad wants me to take over the family business. He thinks it will make me rich.
(A) M: Oh, you are going to study public relations. That's nice. (B) M: Why did you choose to study philosophy? (C) M: So you are interested in business studies, aren't you? (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
M: Mrs. Boddington, take a seat please. ,F: Thank you, Mr. Wilshire. Nice to see all of you again. ,M: Mrs. Boddington, do you know why you are here? ,F: Well, I suppose you want to talk to me about my, ah, unusual teaching methods, right? ,M: Emm, in a way, yes, miss.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Really? You don't want to talk to me about my teaching methods and you think my teaching methods are ineffective? (C) F: Oh, I didn't suppose you want to talk to me about my unusual teaching methods! And I am so surprised that you think my teaching methods are unusual. (D) F: Actually, I suppose you want to talk to me about my unusual studying methods. But you think my teaching methods are risky?
Output: A
M: Mrs. Boddington, take a seat please. ,F: Thank you, Mr. Wilshire. Nice to see all of you again. ,M: Mrs. Boddington, do you know why you are here? ,F: Well, I suppose you want to talk to me about my, ah, unusual teaching methods, right? ,M: Emm, in a way, yes, miss. ,F: I knew this would happen. I'm sorry, but the way we learn math when we were in school just doesn't cut it with the kids of today. They need more hands-on learning, more special projects and more in your face instruction. ,M: We know and that's what we wanted to talk to you about. ,F: I'll be happy to bring this up with the Principle if necessary. ,M: Well, you can talk with him when he gets here in a minute. But I wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion to head of the math department. ,F: Oh, well. In that case, thank you very much.
(A) M: You are welcome. I just want to congratulate you on your retirement. And you can talk with him when he gets here in one hour. (B) M: You are welcome. I just want to congratulate you on your birthday. It's a pity the way we learn English when we were in school just doesn't cut it with the kids of today. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: You are welcome. I just want to congratulate you on your promotion to head of the Chinese department.
Output: C
F: So, I want a designer wedding dress, roses and lilies at every table. And, let me see, what else? Oh yeah, I want the killers to play at the reception. ,M: So how many people do you want to invite?
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: We're going to get ready for our sister's wedding. 200 should be enough. (C) F: Our wedding must be spectacular. 200 should be enough. (D) F: This is a famous band. 200 should be enough.
Output: C
F: So, I want a designer wedding dress, roses and lilies at every table. And, let me see, what else? Oh yeah, I want the killers to play at the reception. ,M: So how many people do you want to invite? ,F: Well, 200 should be enough. You will want to invite some people too, I suppose. So, 300 tops. ,M: Where are we going to have this celebration, my dear? ,F: Let's have it at the Conservatory of Flowers. It's such a beautiful building? ,M: Doesn't it cost like $15,000 to rent? ,F: Well, yeah, but it's worth it. ,M: I would be happy with a simple ceremony with our families and close friends.
(A) F: I would be happy with a very special celebration. (B) F: Didn't you say something spectacular before? Why do you want a simple one now? (C) F: I also want a simple one. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
M: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you? ,F: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices? ,M: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at. ,F: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one. ,M: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40. ,F: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small.
(A) M: OK. A small swimming cap from page 14. The red and blue one. (B) M: Noted, ma'am. A pair of pool shoes of large size from page 14. (C) M: I'll order a large-sized page-14 swimming cap for you, ma'am. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
M: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you? ,F: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices? ,M: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at. ,F: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one. ,M: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40. ,F: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small.
(A) M: But the medium swimming cap you want is the most expensive size. (B) M: Small-sized white swimming cap from page 12. Your request is noted. (C) M: Let me check if we have small maru swimming cap in stock for you. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
M: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you? ,F: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices? ,M: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at. ,F: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one. ,M: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40. ,F: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small. ,M: Fine, have you got any more things to order? ,F: Yes, I'd like some pool shoes and swimming suits for water sports. They're on page 77. How much are the blue shoes and yellow suits? ,M: Well, the suits have been sold out. But we do have some blue shoes left in stock. They were 16 pounds 50, but they're on sale now for only 9 pounds 50. We don't have any left in small sizes though. What shoe size are you? ,F: I'm a 39. ,M: Let me check. Yes, we've got a pair in that size.
(A) F: That's perfect. Please order a pair of 38 yellow shoes for me. (B) F: Oh, perfect. I really love this pair of red shoes from page 66. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: A pair of blue shoes for me, please. How much are all of these?
Output: D
M: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you? ,F: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices? ,M: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at. ,F: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one. ,M: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40. ,F: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small. ,M: Fine, have you got any more things to order? ,F: Yes, I'd like some pool shoes and swimming suits for water sports. They're on page 77. How much are the blue shoes and yellow suits? ,M: Well, the suits have been sold out. But we do have some blue shoes left in stock. They were 16 pounds 50, but they're on sale now for only 9 pounds 50. We don't have any left in small sizes though. What shoe size are you? ,F: I'm a 39. ,M: Let me check. Yes, we've got a pair in that size. ,F: Great.
(A) M: OK. Then it's 22 pounds 65 for your swimming cap and shoes. (B) M: As I said, there's a discount for the shoes, so it's 32 pounds 15. (C) M: Your order is 26.40 pounds for a large-sized cap and 37 shoes. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
M: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear? ,F: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear.
(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: You are right. The first cloud looks like a dog. (C) M: Yes. The first cloud looks like a cat to me as well. (D) M: Yeah. The second cloud you said looks like a dog.
Output: B
M: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear? ,F: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear. ,M: No, it doesn't. That one looks like a cat. ,F: The sun is setting. Let's leave, so we can make it to my mom's on time for dinner. ,M: OK. Where's the car? At the garden gate? ,F: We parked it on the other side of that mountain. ,M: No, I think we parked it behind that hill. ,F: Oh, I see it. It's straight ahead by that tree.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Yes. I remembered that we parked our bike by the tree. (C) M: Yeah. I remembered that we parked the car by the tree. (D) M: No. I am sure that we parked our cat at the garden gate.
Output: C
M: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear? ,F: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear. ,M: No, it doesn't. That one looks like a cat. ,F: The sun is setting. Let's leave, so we can make it to my mom's on time for dinner. ,M: OK. Where's the car? At the garden gate? ,F: We parked it on the other side of that mountain. ,M: No, I think we parked it behind that hill. ,F: Oh, I see it. It's straight ahead by that tree. ,M: Oh, good. We need to stop and buy some flowers. Your mom loves fresh flowers. ,F: Sure, I need to stop to get gas first though.
(A) M: Fine. Let's enjoy the sunset first. We have enough time. (B) M: You are right. We should get some gas for the car first. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Yes. Let's buy some flowers first and get some gas afterwards.
Output: B
F: Where shall we go for coffee in town? ,M: How about the cafe near the bus station? ,F: That's always so crowded. We can try that new one next to the library.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Let me tell you, there's a new cafe near the library outside the town, and the coffee tastes good. (C) M: Wow, there is a new cafe next to the library? Let's go and have a try. (D) M: Alright, since the old cafe near the library is closed, let's go to the new cafe beside the park.
Output: C
F: Where shall we go for coffee in town? ,M: How about the cafe near the bus station? ,F: That's always so crowded. We can try that new one next to the library. ,M: Good idea, but that's quite a long way from here. It'll be really slow with all the traffic. ,F: We could take our bikes, but we'd have to go back and get them. ,M: Emm, or another possibility would be a walk through the park. ,F: That wouldn't be so quick. ,M: But it's so much nicer.
(A) F: As the new cafe is near the bus station, it's more convenient to go there by bus. (B) F: The cafe is not far at all, so walking is the best choice. Let's go. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Hey, we have our bikes now. Why not cycling there?
Output: C
F: Sam, who is this in this picture? ,M: Emm, oh, that's my brother, Chris. He went sailing that one time, but he didn't like it. He is a good climber though. He spends every weekend doing that.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Your brother Chris likes both sailing and climbing? Good for him! (C) F: I didn't know that your brother Chris is a good climber. (D) F: Oh, your brother Steve is such a good climber!
Output: C
F: Sam, who is this in this picture? ,M: Emm, oh, that's my brother, Chris. He went sailing that one time, but he didn't like it. He is a good climber though. He spends every weekend doing that. ,F: And is this him, too? ,M: No, that's my uncle, Steve. He goes skiing 3 times a year. He likes playing basketball, too. ,F: And your sister Laura is in the school football team, isn't she? ,M: She does play for their school, but for the volleyball team.
(A) F: She is in the school basketball team? Good for her. (B) F: She is in the school football team? Good for her. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Why isn't she in her school volleyball team now?
Output: C
F: Have you been watching the Euro 2012 football tournament? ,M: Just a bit. Have you? ,F: Of course. I really started to like football since I came to London. Just think a year ago I was still in Montreal and didn't know a thing about it. ,M: Well, I'm from New Jersey. Americans aren't so into football, either. Actually we call it soccer. When Americans say football, what we mean is American rules football. I've been here 2 years now, and I still get confused when people call soccer football.
(A) F: When I came to London, I really started to like basketball. American football is a bit different. (B) F: It turned out to be like this. When I came to London, I really started to like football. (C) F: When I returned to Montreal, I started to like football. American football is a little different. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: Have you been watching the Euro 2012 football tournament? ,M: Just a bit. Have you? ,F: Of course. I really started to like football since I came to London. Just think a year ago I was still in Montreal and didn't know a thing about it. ,M: Well, I'm from New Jersey. Americans aren't so into football, either. Actually we call it soccer. When Americans say football, what we mean is American rules football. I've been here 2 years now, and I still get confused when people call soccer football. ,F: Oh, that's right. For you Americans football means the sport where those big guys wear helmets and violently run into each other.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I've been here in London for 1 year now. Yes, you are right. (C) M: I've been in US for 2 years now. (D) M: I've been here in London for 3 years now.
Output: A
F: Have you been watching the Euro 2012 football tournament? ,M: Just a bit. Have you? ,F: Of course. I really started to like football since I came to London. Just think a year ago I was still in Montreal and didn't know a thing about it. ,M: Well, I'm from New Jersey. Americans aren't so into football, either. Actually we call it soccer. When Americans say football, what we mean is American rules football. I've been here 2 years now, and I still get confused when people call soccer football. ,F: Oh, that's right. For you Americans football means the sport where those big guys wear helmets and violently run into each other. ,M: Yeah, Americans prefer watching sports that are fast like basketball. I think basketball players are some of the greatest athletes on earth. What they can do just amazes me. But when I watch a soccer match, I just get board. There aren't enough goals. ,F: Well, I see what you're saying. But there's so much more to soccer as you call it than goals. There are a lot of strategies involved. And in a tournament like Euro 2012, it's fascinating to see how the different countries have different styles of playing.
(A) M: For me, football is a confusing sport and not interesting at all. (B) M: Basketball is not violent enough. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: I just get bored on football. It's not interesting.
Output: D
F: Have you been watching the Euro 2012 football tournament? ,M: Just a bit. Have you? ,F: Of course. I really started to like football since I came to London. Just think a year ago I was still in Montreal and didn't know a thing about it. ,M: Well, I'm from New Jersey. Americans aren't so into football, either. Actually we call it soccer. When Americans say football, what we mean is American rules football. I've been here 2 years now, and I still get confused when people call soccer football. ,F: Oh, that's right. For you Americans football means the sport where those big guys wear helmets and violently run into each other. ,M: Yeah, Americans prefer watching sports that are fast like basketball. I think basketball players are some of the greatest athletes on earth. What they can do just amazes me. But when I watch a soccer match, I just get board. There aren't enough goals. ,F: Well, I see what you're saying. But there's so much more to soccer as you call it than goals. There are a lot of strategies involved. And in a tournament like Euro 2012, it's fascinating to see how the different countries have different styles of playing.
(A) M: Oh, there are a lot of goals in Euro 2012 football tournament. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Why do you like the style of playing in Euro 2012 basketball tournament? (D) M: Why do you like the style of playing?
Output: D
F: Can I help you? ,M: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my sister.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: How about this dress? It will look perfect on your wife. (C) F: Why do you want to look for a sweater for your sister? (D) F: Why do you want to look for a dress for your sister?
Output: D
F: Can I help you? ,M: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my sister. ,F: And what exactly are you looking for? ,M: I don't really know. A dress? ,F: Right. Well, what color does your sister usually wear? ,M: Well. ,F: OK, what color are her eyes? ,M: Green. ,F: OK, purple usually suits people with green eyes. ,M: Oh, great. Purple is fine.
(A) F: OK. This is the green dress you want for your sister. (B) F: Sure. I'll find a purple shirt for your sister. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Sure. Do you want anything else besides the grey dress?
Output: C
F: Can I help you? ,M: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my sister. ,F: And what exactly are you looking for? ,M: I don't really know. A dress? ,F: Right. Well, what color does your sister usually wear? ,M: Well. ,F: OK, what color are her eyes? ,M: Green. ,F: OK, purple usually suits people with green eyes. ,M: Oh, great. Purple is fine. ,F: Now, what size is she? ,M: Uhm, well, she isn't very big, but she's not particularly thin, either. ,F: That'll be a medium then. Well, we have this rather nice silk evening dress here. ,M: Good. I'll take it. How much is it? ,F: $70. 00, sir. How would you like to pay? ,M: $70. 00? Ah, by credit card, please. ,F: Fine, if you could just sign... ,M: Here you are. Goodbye. ,F: Just a minute, sir. Here's your receipt. ,M: Oh, yes. Emm, can she exchange it if it doesn't fit her?
(A) F: Sure. You can exchange as long as you have the receipt. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Oh, you can pay by anything for the shirt, like cash, credit card or check. (D) F: Sorry. We can't exchange the dress you paid by check.
Output: A