niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Isabel, how many people work for Rolls Royce? ,F: Rolls Royce Group is a big company. But our office here in France is small, only four people, two directores from Germany, one engineer and myself. ,M: So what is a typical day? How much time do you spend on the telephone and the email? ,F: Well, first of all, I make myself a big cup of coffee. Then the telephone and daily affairs. OK, it's not too bad. But I have a lot of emails to write and read. So this may be takes around 75% to 80% of my time. ,M: How many hours per week do you work? ,F: In France, we have a 35 hour working week now. So I start to work at 9:00, have one hour for lunch and finish at 5:15. I even leave at 4:30 on Fridays sometimes. ,M: Do you like your job? ,F: I do like my job. I like working for a British company and I feel like a member of the team rather than just a secretary. It's a real pleasure to come here every day.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I can understand your feeling that you are just a secretory, not a member of the team. (C) M: Do you think it is a little bit late to start work at 10:00 since you are the director? (D) M: You must be important because you are the only engineer in your office.
Output: A
F: I was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today. ,M: Was it about what you watched on TV last night? I got asked about that a few days ago. ,F: Actually, he wanted to know what I felt about the new shopping center. They're thinking about building near the railway station. Weather I felt it would solve, some of the towns problems are actually just cause more.
(A) M: The survey of the television program you did three days ago is a really good survey. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Well, I know the survey about the newly-built railway station which you did yesterday. (D) M: Yeah, I think building a new shopping center will cause more problems, too.
Output: D
F: I was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today. ,M: Was it about what you watched on TV last night? I got asked about that a few days ago. ,F: Actually, he wanted to know what I felt about the new shopping center. They're thinking about building near the railway station. Weather I felt it would solve, some of the towns problems are actually just cause more. ,M: Well, you've certainly got a strong opinion about that. You've always been telling me what a rubbish idea you think it is. The crowd.
(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: Yeah, I told you before that it will be very stupid to bulid to new gym, because what we need is a new airport. (C) F: Yeah, I told you before that it will be very stupid to bulid to new shopping center near the railway station. (D) F: Right, the idea of electing a new mayor is just so-so.
Output: C
F: I was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today. ,M: Was it about what you watched on TV last night? I got asked about that a few days ago. ,F: Actually, he wanted to know what I felt about the new shopping center. They're thinking about building near the railway station. Weather I felt it would solve, some of the towns problems are actually just cause more. ,M: Well, you've certainly got a strong opinion about that. You've always been telling me what a rubbish idea you think it is. The crowd. ,F: True. And I told him what I thought. But I don't think he wrote down my answers to any of his questions. I'm going to sit down and write a letter to the local paper now.
(A) M: I think next you need to work on the test paper about the test paper and don't worry about the problem of building a new gym. (B) M: Yeah, I think you really need to write to a newspaper and talk about the idea of building a new gym. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Well, just go shopping since the new shopping center has already been bulit.
Output: C
M: Have you got the list of who is coming to the party? ,F: Yes, I do. And I've told them to keep the date secrett. John hates that kind of thing. Do you remember when he found out that we bought him a birthday cake last year and that surprised Christmas party? He was angry. But this is different. Getting married is special and we've known him and Anna for years.
(A) M: You are right! Everyone knows he is getting married with Anna. We hold this party for them. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: You are right! But it is his birthday! He won't get angry. (D) M: Jonh and Mary are getting married, we are looking forward to the party.
Output: A
M: Have you got the list of who is coming to the party? ,F: Yes, I do. And I've told them to keep the date secrett. John hates that kind of thing. Do you remember when he found out that we bought him a birthday cake last year and that surprised Christmas party? He was angry. But this is different. Getting married is special and we've known him and Anna for years. ,M: Everyone's looking forward to it. I'll pick you up from the office and will go there together, shall we? ,F: That'll be fine, thanks.
(A) M: We shall invite Anna to the birthday party. (B) M: Sorry, I've promised Anna to bring her as my date. (C) M: I am looking forward to going to the Christmas party. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Hey, look, I can change the colors in our living room on the computer. ,F: Well, I don't like bright orange walls. ,M: OK, let me try dark brown. ,F: Try a lighter color like light blue. ,M: Yes, great.
(A) F: Perfect. I like bright orange walls. Let's buy the paint now. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Great! Light blue is perfect. (D) F: No, I hate light blue. The color is so dark.
Output: C
M: Hey, look, I can change the colors in our living room on the computer. ,F: Well, I don't like bright orange walls. ,M: OK, let me try dark brown. ,F: Try a lighter color like light blue. ,M: Yes, great. ,F: Perfect. We can buy the paint now. You'll have time to paint the walls at the weekend, won't you? ,M: Yes, of course.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Great! So you will buy the paint at the weekend. Then we can paint the walls in dark brown next week. (C) F: Great! I'll help you to paint the walls in dark brown at the weekend. (D) F: Great! I'll help you to repair the computer at the weekend. Then we can paint the walls in dark brown next week.
Output: A
F: Ted, it's really you. I just can not believe it. You've really put on some weight. ,M: Yeah, that's true. Actually I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been? ,F: Not bad. I've changed my job, you know. Now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend more time hanging out with friends and sleeping. ,M: Do you also exercise? ,F: Not really. But I'm on a diet. I don't want to put on any weight.
(A) M: Cool. I never go to gym, yet I lost so much weight that you couldn't figure out who I am. (B) M: I'll join your exercise to put on weight. I've partly succeeded that you didn't recognize me. (C) M: Keep on. Look, I'm not as thin as before and you failed to find out who I was at first glance. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: Ted, it's really you. I just can not believe it. You've really put on some weight. ,M: Yeah, that's true. Actually I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been? ,F: Not bad. I've changed my job, you know. Now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend more time hanging out with friends and sleeping. ,M: Do you also exercise? ,F: Not really. But I'm on a diet. I don't want to put on any weight. ,M: Well, I think working out works better. I've really fallen in love with exercising. You can give it a shot, too.
(A) F: Well, I have never tried to go on a diet before, but I will, as you suggested. (B) F: I'd like to do some exercise to put on weight, but I'm too busy right now. (C) F: You're right. My current job keeps me busier than before, so I'll change it. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
M: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door. ,F: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here. ,M: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood.
(A) F: I'm new here, I just moved in next door. (B) F: Although you are new here, you are not my neighbor. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Yes, Mr.Johnson is new in the neighborhood, but you are my old neighbor, aren't you?
Output: C
M: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door. ,F: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here. ,M: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood.
(A) F: Yeah, although you used to go jogging every two days, I know you like it very much because you are my old neighbor. (B) F: You are my old neighbor, I know you used to go jogging everyday. (C) F: Oh, you used to go jogging everyday? Great. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
M: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door. ,F: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here. ,M: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood. ,F: Aah, yes. Many people here love to jog. I go jogging twice a week. ,M: Can you tell me a good place to go jogging near here? ,F: Sure, the long coast path along the beach is a perfect place for jogging. ,M: Coast path. Sounds nice. Is it far from here? Can I walk there? ,F: Yes, it's only a 5 minute ride from here.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Although it's only a 15 minute ride from here, I will go to the beach by car. (C) M: Wow, it's only a 5 minute walk from here, I will go to the beach on foot. (D) M: Ok, since it's only a 5 minute ride from here, I would like to go to the beach on foot.
Output: D
M: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door. ,F: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here. ,M: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood. ,F: Aah, yes. Many people here love to jog. I go jogging twice a week. ,M: Can you tell me a good place to go jogging near here? ,F: Sure, the long coast path along the beach is a perfect place for jogging. ,M: Coast path. Sounds nice. Is it far from here? Can I walk there? ,F: Yes, it's only a 5 minute ride from here. ,M: Oh, I see. Anything in particular I should know about jogging there? ,F: Emm, yeah, just be sure to wear sunglasses there. The sunlight there is very bright and it can be hurt on your eyes. ,M: Thanks for the advice. So are there any other activities to do there on the beach? ,F: Oh, yes, beach volleyball is also very popular. A lot of people play there on the beach.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Haha, since you have lots of sunglasses and go jogging every day, we can go to the beach together. (C) M: Yeah, my new neighbor Mr. Johnson likes jogging very much. (D) M: Although beach volleyball is another popular activity there, but it's a 25 minute ride from here.
Output: A
F: Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you? ,M: Good morning. I am looking for a pair of trousers for my son. Could I see that pair hanging in the window? ,F: Sure sir. Is this the pair you meant? ,M: Yes, that's it. What are these trousers made of? My son's skin is quite sensitive, so I have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears.
(A) F: Okay, so you don't care about the material. (B) F: Okay, so you care about the material most. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Okay, so you don't care about the material or the appearance.
Output: B
F: Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you? ,M: Good morning. I am looking for a pair of trousers for my son. Could I see that pair hanging in the window? ,F: Sure sir. Is this the pair you meant? ,M: Yes, that's it. What are these trousers made of? My son's skin is quite sensitive, so I have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears. ,F: These are made of cotton, sir. These are made by a famous children's brand called Wonder World. It's a very popular brand because of the good quality material. ,M: Oh, that's good. What other colors do these trousers come in? If you have blue, that would be great. Blue is my son's favorite color. I'd rather not have black or gray.
(A) F: Yeah, so black is your son's favorite color. (B) F: Yeah, so grey is your son's favorite color. (C) F: Okay, so your son doesn't like blue color. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you? ,M: Good morning. I am looking for a pair of trousers for my son. Could I see that pair hanging in the window? ,F: Sure sir. Is this the pair you meant? ,M: Yes, that's it. What are these trousers made of? My son's skin is quite sensitive, so I have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears. ,F: These are made of cotton, sir. These are made by a famous children's brand called Wonder World. It's a very popular brand because of the good quality material. ,M: Oh, that's good. What other colors do these trousers come in? If you have blue, that would be great. Blue is my son's favorite color. I'd rather not have black or gray. ,F: Uh, these come in blue as well. Here you are, a blue pair. ,M: Thank you. And one last thing, how much do the trousers cost? ,F: Well, they were originally 150 yuan each, but they are now on sale 20% off.
(A) M: Okay, so I'll pay you 120 yuan after discount. (B) M: Okay, so I'll pay you 120 yuan before discount. (C) M: Okay, so I'll pay you 130 yuan before discount. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
F: Do you have anything particular on this evening? ,M: No, I've got a lot of time to kill. ,F: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards? ,M: With pleasure. ,F: You are not so eager about majang before. ,M: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then. Why is majang? Such a popular game, do you know? ,F: I've got no idea. I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it, besides their old card games. ,M: That's right. Some of them are already experts. ,F: Indeed they are. But the cham about majang is once you're interested in it, you can't shut it off. ,M: Yes, once I went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading, but I find them very boring now. ,F: I'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial. ,M: I can't deny that and I can't help it, either.
(A) F: That won't happen to mahjong.Once getting addicted to it, you'll always be addicted. (B) F: Mahjong is as beneficial as reading, especially as you find them both interesting now. (C) F: Haha, mahjong can be such an addiction. As you are busy tonight, see you tomorrow. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
F: Do you have anything particular on this evening? ,M: No, I've got a lot of time to kill. ,F: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards? ,M: With pleasure. ,F: You are not so eager about majang before. ,M: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then. Why is majang? Such a popular game, do you know? ,F: I've got no idea. I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it, besides their old card games. ,M: That's right. Some of them are already experts. ,F: Indeed they are. But the cham about majang is once you're interested in it, you can't shut it off. ,M: Yes, once I went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading, but I find them very boring now. ,F: I'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial. ,M: I can't deny that and I can't help it, either. ,F: The bells ringing. That must be our partners.
(A) M: Here they come! Come on, let's start the mahjong gaming time. Where's the device? (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: You all know nothing about mahjong. I'll teach you and we can teach our partners. (D) M: But I'm not interested in mahjong at all. Fine, anyway, I can just play with you for a while.
Output: A
F: Do you have anything particular on this evening? ,M: No, I've got a lot of time to kill. ,F: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards? ,M: With pleasure. ,F: You are not so eager about majang before. ,M: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then. Why is majang? Such a popular game, do you know? ,F: I've got no idea. I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it, besides their old card games. ,M: That's right. Some of them are already experts. ,F: Indeed they are. But the cham about majang is once you're interested in it, you can't shut it off. ,M: Yes, once I went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading, but I find them very boring now.
(A) F: You were a fan of old card games and never loved reading. Why mahjong now? (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: You quite stamp collecting and reading, and you dislike mahjong. What do you like? (D) F: I can't believe you quit stamp collecting and reading. You was so fond of them.
Output: D
M: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please. ,F: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm? ,M: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? ,F: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am? ,M: Ah, do you have anything earlier? ,F: No, I'm sorry. ,M: Well, in that case tomorrow would be fine.
(A) F: Sure. Then see you on Wednesday morning! (B) F: Ok, please arrive at 7 am on Tuesday. (C) F: Ok, then I'll put your name on Tuesday morning. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
M: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please. ,F: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm? ,M: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? ,F: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am? ,M: Ah, do you have anything earlier? ,F: No, I'm sorry. ,M: Well, in that case tomorrow would be fine. ,F: What's the purpose of your visit? ,M: Well, to tell you the truth, I fell from a ladder 2 days ago while painting my house. And my foot landed in a can and it was badly hurt.
(A) F: Sorry to hear that! Then see you on Tuesday morning. (B) F: Oh, sorry to hear that! Take care of your son's foot. (C) F: Oh, sorry. When did your son break his leg? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: I'm talking to Jackie Gold, who is a very proud mother. Her daughter Olyvia, appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theater in the musical, the Sound of Music last month. So how did it all come about? ,F: Well, until last year, the idea of her appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthinkable for our family. Things started to happen when Olivia got the leading role for the show Annie at the local theater. For Annie, Olivia had to learn more than 200 lines. She was on stage from most of the 2 hours show. I decided that we do 10 pages a night. After memorizing it, I gave her a line and she would have to tell me what the next line was. She picked it all up even better than her homework.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Wow, she got the role for Annie at the local theater seven years ago, but she had to learn more than 200 lines for Annie, right? (C) M: Do you mean although she got the role for Annie at the local theater last year,she was on stage from most of the 4 hours show? (D) M:  So she got the role for Annie at the local theater last year.
Output: D
M: I'm talking to Jackie Gold, who is a very proud mother. Her daughter Olyvia, appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theater in the musical, the Sound of Music last month. So how did it all come about? ,F: Well, until last year, the idea of her appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthinkable for our family. Things started to happen when Olivia got the leading role for the show Annie at the local theater. For Annie, Olivia had to learn more than 200 lines. She was on stage from most of the 2 hours show. I decided that we do 10 pages a night. After memorizing it, I gave her a line and she would have to tell me what the next line was. She picked it all up even better than her homework.
(A) M: You mean although you went over the lines with her to help Olivia prepare for the performance,she can not pick it all up better than her homework, right? (B) M: So you went over the lines with her to help Olivia prepare for the performance, you are a great mother. (C) M: Then although Olivia had to learn more than 300 lines, you helped her with her homework for the performance. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
M: I'm talking to Jackie Gold, who is a very proud mother. Her daughter Olyvia, appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theater in the musical, the Sound of Music last month. So how did it all come about? ,F: Well, until last year, the idea of her appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthinkable for our family. Things started to happen when Olivia got the leading role for the show Annie at the local theater. For Annie, Olivia had to learn more than 200 lines. She was on stage from most of the 2 hours show. I decided that we do 10 pages a night. After memorizing it, I gave her a line and she would have to tell me what the next line was. She picked it all up even better than her homework. ,M: And she did well in the part. ,F: She was great in the part. She had always been shy and she suddenly became less shy and more confident. A member of the stage management team for the show was taking over a local agency and asked her to sign up. So then she had an agent to represent her and try to get roles for her.
(A) M: She was on stage from most of the 3 hours show. why were you still unsatisfying of Olivias performance in Annie? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Yeah, if I were you, I would think Olivia's performance in Annie successful, too. (D) M: Haha, so although she can not pick it all up better than her homework, you still thought Olivia's performance in Annie successful, didn't you?
Output: C
M: I'm talking to Jackie Gold, who is a very proud mother. Her daughter Olyvia, appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theater in the musical, the Sound of Music last month. So how did it all come about? ,F: Well, until last year, the idea of her appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthinkable for our family. Things started to happen when Olivia got the leading role for the show Annie at the local theater. For Annie, Olivia had to learn more than 200 lines. She was on stage from most of the 2 hours show. I decided that we do 10 pages a night. After memorizing it, I gave her a line and she would have to tell me what the next line was. She picked it all up even better than her homework. ,M: And she did well in the part. ,F: She was great in the part. She had always been shy and she suddenly became less shy and more confident. A member of the stage management team for the show was taking over a local agency and asked her to sign up. So then she had an agent to represent her and try to get roles for her.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: Do you mean she became outgoing after her performance in Annie but she still unconfident? (C) M: So she became a singer after her performance in Annie since she were always too shy and unconfident? (D) M: But she is still very shy although she got an agent after her performance in Annie, isn't she?
Output: A
M: Sophie, did you see that quiz show last night, the one presented by Frank Jones? ,F: No, was it any good? ,M: It was great. Frank Jones always makes me laugh. I've been watching it for the past couple of weeks. ,F: Do you think so? I don't understand why so many people think he's funny. ,M: Well, you're the fifth or sixth person I've told to see it. Some of my friends thought it was going to be too serious, so they didn't bother watching it.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: It's your first time watching Frank's show? He's funny, just like you are. (C) F: Oh, my friend. I can see that you are such a fan of Frank Jones' quiz show. (D) F: Dear, Frank is so funny! I'm happy that we are both fans of his quiz show.
Output: C
M: Sophie, did you see that quiz show last night, the one presented by Frank Jones? ,F: No, was it any good? ,M: It was great. Frank Jones always makes me laugh. I've been watching it for the past couple of weeks. ,F: Do you think so? I don't understand why so many people think he's funny. ,M: Well, you're the fifth or sixth person I've told to see it. Some of my friends thought it was going to be too serious, so they didn't bother watching it. ,F: So are all the questions really easy and just about pop music or movie stars? I'm not interested in watching it if all the questions are like that. ,M: Actually, they start off a bit easy, but they get harder and harder as the show goes on.
(A) F: Since you say the questions are always easy, I understand why you feel the show is boring. (B) F: You mean the questions in the show are too serious and never easy? But I like them. (C) F: I see what you mean. Of course, questions should go from easy to hard in al quiz show. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
M: Sophie, did you see that quiz show last night, the one presented by Frank Jones? ,F: No, was it any good? ,M: It was great. Frank Jones always makes me laugh. I've been watching it for the past couple of weeks. ,F: Do you think so? I don't understand why so many people think he's funny. ,M: Well, you're the fifth or sixth person I've told to see it. Some of my friends thought it was going to be too serious, so they didn't bother watching it. ,F: So are all the questions really easy and just about pop music or movie stars? I'm not interested in watching it if all the questions are like that. ,M: Actually, they start off a bit easy, but they get harder and harder as the show goes on. ,F: Usually I'm not bad at general knowledge questions, especially ones about history or literature. ,M: Yeah, but I'm better at math and science.
(A) F: My area is math and science. History is not something I'm good at. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Wow, I didn't expect both of us to be good at history and literature. (D) F: I like questions about pop music and movie stars, so I'm good at them.
Output: B
M: Katie, have you looked at your evaluation yet? ,F: Yes, I have. ,M: Let's go over some of these areas. You are always available to work. But you've arrived late several times. Since I've spoken to you about this, you have improved.
(A) F: Yes. I know I sometimes arrive late for work, but I have been trying to improve. (B) F: Sorry, I have not looked at my evaluation, I am always busy with customers. (C) F: Thank you very much. I am enthusiastic about my job and I never be late for work. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
M: Katie, have you looked at your evaluation yet? ,F: Yes, I have. ,M: Let's go over some of these areas. You are always available to work. But you've arrived late several times. Since I've spoken to you about this, you have improved. ,F: I've been trying. I was only late once last month. ,M: That's good. One more thing, Katie, when you don't have a customer, you're always standing there daydreaming. If I ask you to do something, you're always willing. But when you don't have customers, I expect you to polish the jewelry and the mirrors, put new paper in the cash register, restock the boxes and do other things without being asked.
(A) F: All right. I promise I will sell the best car in our shop to you. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: OK, my boss. I will try my best to meet all your demands. (D) F: OK, I will listen to you, honey. You are the best husband in the world.
Output: C
M: How long before we land, do you know? ,F: It's 3:00 o'clock now, so there is still an hour left. Why don't you get some sleep in the mean time? I'll wake you up when we reach Kennedy airport.
(A) M: Thank you. Do not forget to wake me up when our plane lands at Beijing airport. (B) M: Thank you. Do not forget to wake me up when our plane land. (C) M: Thank you. Do not forget to wake me up when the meeting is over. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
M: How long before we land, do you know? ,F: It's 3:00 o'clock now, so there is still an hour left. Why don't you get some sleep in the mean time? I'll wake you up when we reach Kennedy airport. ,M: OK. I stayed up past midnight writing the report. I'm a bit worn out. ,F: Why don't you put the seat back? You will feel more relaxed.
(A) M: Thanks for you advice. I have been traveling a lot lately. Though I slept early last night, I still very tired now. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Thanks for you advice. I worked late last night, but now I'm not tired at all. I need talk to someone. (D) M: You are right. I worked late last night, so I'm very tired now. I need to take a rest in a more comfortable position.
Output: D
F: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking. ,M: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment. ,F: Fine, Mr Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want? ,M: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations. ,F: A dozen red carnations? Our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend. They are really quite nice.
(A) M: A dozen pink roses for my mother. (B) M: Yes, a dozen red carnations. It's for my father. (C) M: A dozen yellow carnations for my mother. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
F: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking. ,M: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment. ,F: Fine, Mr Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want? ,M: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations. ,F: A dozen red carnations? Our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend. They are really quite nice. ,M: Alright then, I'll take those. ,F: I need your complete address, Mr Hanks. ,M: The address is number 84 MW Street. For the card, just write something simple. How about "dear mom, all my love, Tom"?
(A) F: Do you mean No.84, MW Street? (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: No.84, WM Street. OK. (D) F: No.84, MW Street is the address of the last customer. Your place is No.84, WM Street.
Output: A
F: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking. ,M: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment. ,F: Fine, Mr Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want? ,M: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations. ,F: A dozen red carnations? Our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend. They are really quite nice. ,M: Alright then, I'll take those. ,F: I need your complete address, Mr Hanks. ,M: The address is number 84 MW Street. For the card, just write something simple. How about "dear mom, all my love, Tom"? ,F: Of course. OK, when should they arrive? ,M: They should be there before 5 o'clock in the afternoon on June seventeenth. My mom's telephone number is 8456086363. Please call her first before you deliver them. ,F: That should be no problem. Just one more question, Mr Hanks. How do you intend to pay for it?
(A) M: You must call my mom before delivering the flowers. By cash. (B) M: You must call me to confirm the information. By cash. (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: Remember help me write a letter. By cash.
Output: A
F: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking. ,M: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment. ,F: Fine, Mr Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want? ,M: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations. ,F: A dozen red carnations? Our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend. They are really quite nice. ,M: Alright then, I'll take those. ,F: I need your complete address, Mr Hanks. ,M: The address is number 84 MW Street. For the card, just write something simple. How about "dear mom, all my love, Tom"? ,F: Of course. OK, when should they arrive? ,M: They should be there before 5 o'clock in the afternoon on June seventeenth. My mom's telephone number is 8456086363. Please call her first before you deliver them. ,F: That should be no problem. Just one more question, Mr Hanks. How do you intend to pay for it? ,M: You can put it on my visa card. The number is KH 3272645. ,F: Got it. Bye.
(A) M: I have paid for the flowers in cash. Bye. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: The flowers are for my mom. Bye. (D) M: The flowers should be delivered to my home. Bye.
Output: C
F: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you? ,M: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company. ,F: What is the problem with it? ,M: The screen always goes black.
(A) F: So, you made the call this afternoon just to complain that your camera's battery runs out very quickly? (B) F: Okay, this is Canon Camera Company in Shanghai, and I have learned that your camera's button doesn't work properly. (C) F: So, you are sending this e-mail to complain that your camera's screen always goes black? Okay, I see. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you? ,M: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company. ,F: What is the problem with it? ,M: The screen always goes black. ,F: Could you tell me how long this has been happening? ,M: It started a week ago. ,F: Then is it still under guarantee? ,M: Yes, I bought it only a month ago.
(A) F: So, it started two days ago and you just had the camera for a week, right? (B) F: Really? It is not under guarantee although you just had the camera half a month? (C) F: Okay, I see. You bought it only a month ago and it is still under guarantee. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
F: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you? ,M: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company. ,F: What is the problem with it? ,M: The screen always goes black. ,F: Could you tell me how long this has been happening? ,M: It started a week ago. ,F: Then is it still under guarantee? ,M: Yes, I bought it only a month ago. ,F: OK. Can you tell me where you bought it and the type of camera? ,M: I bought it in Xidan Shopping Market. Its model number is IXUS210. ,F: OK. You can bring it to our repair center to let the staff look at it first. If there is a problem with the camera, you can have it replaced or get a refund. ,M: Where is your repair center? ,F: It's at 1553 Palace Street on the seventh floor. We apologize for causing you trouble.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: You mean you don't want to tell me the place of the repair center? Oh, you are so rude! (C) M: You apologize for causing my trouble? Oh, you are so sincere. Thank you very much. (D) M: The repair center is not at 1553 Palace Street on the seventh floor? Oh, you are so rude.
Output: C
M: May, you'll never guess who I met at the cafeteria. Julius Wong. ,F: You mean our former monitor in high school? ,M: Yes. ,F: How is she doing? I still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the students union. ,M: She graduated from Fudan University and then got her masters degree at Stanford University and found a job in an accounting company in New York after graduation, but she quit her job several months ago and moved back to Shanghai. ,F: Oh, why?
(A) M: She is now moving to California. (B) M: I met her Shanghai now, but she lives in Hangzhou now. (C) M: She is still in New York now. (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: May, you'll never guess who I met at the cafeteria. Julius Wong. ,F: You mean our former monitor in high school? ,M: Yes. ,F: How is she doing? I still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the students union. ,M: She graduated from Fudan University and then got her masters degree at Stanford University and found a job in an accounting company in New York after graduation, but she quit her job several months ago and moved back to Shanghai. ,F: Oh, why? ,M: She said she was bored with working under high pressure and she wanted to make a contribution to our country. ,F: So what is she doing now? ,M: She gives art lessons at Fudan University, her old school. And she asked us to visit her if we are free. ,F: Oh, I'd love to.
(A) M: She asked us to vistit her when we are free. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: She asked us to attend her are lesson is we are free. (D) M: She asked us to vistit her in Communication University since she is now working there.
Output: A
M: Uh, you just called the police. Before we can help you, we need to check on a couple of things. Could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please? ,F: Yes, he had dark skin and short brown hair?
(A) M: Okay, so the robber has dark skin and long black hair. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Okay, so the robber is a woman and she has dark skin and short brown hair. (D) M: Okay, so the robber has brown skin and short black hair.
Output: B
M: Uh, you just called the police. Before we can help you, we need to check on a couple of things. Could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please? ,F: Yes, he had dark skin and short brown hair? ,M: But did you notice his clothing? ,F: Ah, he was wearing a white T-shirt, but I can't remember what his trousers looked like? ,M: Was he wearing jeans? ,F: Let me think. Oh, I don't remember at all.
(A) M: All right. So you remember his jeans' color. (B) M: All right. So you remember that the robber was wearing a black T-shirt. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: All right. So you remember that the robber was wearing a white T-shirt.
Output: D
M: Next week I'm going to New York to sign a business contract. What would you suggest I see while I'm there? ,F: You should definitely see the UN Building and from there, you could walk over to Broadway and see a movie or drama.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: I'm going to New York go on a business trip. (C) M: I am going to enjoy a Broadway drama on New York. (D) M: My father will going to New York to sign a business contract.
Output: B
M: Next week I'm going to New York to sign a business contract. What would you suggest I see while I'm there? ,F: You should definitely see the UN Building and from there, you could walk over to Broadway and see a movie or drama. ,M: How about New York's universities? I'm especially interested in learning about their schools there and the courses they offer. ,F: Columbia University and New York University are two of the best schools in the city. I'm sure they offer excellent courses. ,M: Do you have a map of the city? ,F: Yes, I have one right here in fact. I can give you this one but I'd also suggest that you stop at the visitor's office near the train station. They will have good up-to-date maps and they can give you more tourist information about the city.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: OK, I will ask visitor's office for help as soon as I get lost. (C) M: OK, I will get a map on visitor's office. (D) M: I will take a map at the UN office directly.
Output: C
F: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think? ,M: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying. ,F: But I don't even know what to study. ,M: If I had the chance again, I'd study computer. You're good at science subject. ,F: That's what my parents want me to do. ,M: You should take their advice. They know what's the best for you. ,F: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun while I spend all my time studying. ,M: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun. ,F: What you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money and I hate to do so at this age. ,M: If you try to find a part time job, you will have some money, too.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: It's good to talk about my future plan with you. I will quit university and get a job as you suggest. (C) F: Thanks a lot. Now I am more clear about my future plan. (D) F: OK. I'm not going to waste time on doing part time jobs, like you advised.
Output: C
F: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think? ,M: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying. ,F: But I don't even know what to study. ,M: If I had the chance again, I'd study computer. You're good at science subject. ,F: That's what my parents want me to do. ,M: You should take their advice. They know what's the best for you. ,F: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun while I spend all my time studying. ,M: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
(A) F: Your subject is computer science, can you tell me more about it? (B) F: It's so good that we met each other in the university, my darling. (C) F: Before you graduated from college, did you enjoy your subject of computer? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think? ,M: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying. ,F: But I don't even know what to study. ,M: If I had the chance again, I'd study computer. You're good at science subject. ,F: That's what my parents want me to do. ,M: You should take their advice. They know what's the best for you. ,F: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun while I spend all my time studying. ,M: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun. ,F: What you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money and I hate to do so at this age. ,M: If you try to find a part time job, you will have some money, too. ,F: You're right. Thank you for the advice.
(A) M: Do not study computer. I mean it. (B) M: You should not do any part time job. Focus on studying. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Remember, I really don't want you to focus on having some fun. Think about my advice more seriously.
Output: D
F: What time is it, Steven? ,M: Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast? ,F: I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today. ,M: If you're coming into the city, we may have lunch together. ,F: OK. Let's say 1 o'clock. I'll go to the gym. I have an aerobics class until 11:45. Oh, and it would have to be some place quick. ,M: How come? ,F: I have a hair appointment at 2:30. ,M: Oh, OK. What else are you doing today? ,F: I'm meeting Rebecca to do some shopping at 5:30 PM. ,M: Tough day. ,F: Well, it is my day off, you know. ,M: OK, OK. Enjoy your morning. I'll see you later. ,F: You better get going to. You're not even dressed yet. ,M: Don't worry about me. I'll get to work on time.
(A) F: Alright, I am going to work, don't forget to meet me at 2 o'clock (B) F: Rebecca has to work today, so don't forget we are going to meet each other at 12 o'clock because I have to wait for her to finish all her work. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Okay, wish everything goes well with your work today.
Output: D
F: What time is it, Steven? ,M: Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast? ,F: I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today. ,M: If you're coming into the city, we may have lunch together. ,F: OK. Let's say 1 o'clock. I'll go to the gym. I have an aerobics class until 11:45. Oh, and it would have to be some place quick.
(A) M: Alright, I'll meet you at 1 o'clock, see you later. (B) M: Okay, I'll see you at 1 o'clock and have the aerobics class together. (C) M: Well, let's meet at 11:45 and have the aerobics class with you together. (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: A
F: What time is it, Steven? ,M: Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast? ,F: I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today. ,M: If you're coming into the city, we may have lunch together.
(A) F: Well, we are living in the center of the city, so since today we are going to the countryside, I think it will take a long time to go there. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: That's awesome, but you know we are living out of the city, so perhaps I'll be late for a few minutes fot the aerobics class. (D) F: That's great, but you know we are living out of the city, so perhaps I'll be late for a few minutes.
Output: D
F: Excuse me, Mr Brooke, I almost forgot there was a phone message here for you. Professor Johnson called and asked you to call him back. ,M: Where is he now? Do you know? ,F: He's staying in the Blackwood Hotel room 509. ,M: Thank you. Do you happen to have the number of the Blackwood Hotel? ,F: I'm sorry I don't, but you can get it from information just dial 114.
(A) M: Thank you. Could you call a waiter to answer the phone? I need the waiter's help. (B) M: Thank you all the same, waitress. I will dial 114 now to get the number. (C) M: Thank you, Brooke's sister. But, why don't you know where he is? (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
F: Excuse me, Mr Brooke, I almost forgot there was a phone message here for you. Professor Johnson called and asked you to call him back. ,M: Where is he now? Do you know? ,F: He's staying in the Blackwood Hotel room 509. ,M: Thank you. Do you happen to have the number of the Blackwood Hotel? ,F: I'm sorry I don't, but you can get it from information just dial 114.
(A) M: Maybe I shoud go to the Blackwood Hotel directly to get in touch with Mr Johnson. (B) M: Maybe I shoud dial 509 directly to get in touch with Mr Johnson. Thank you. (C) M: Yes, I will dial 114 to find the telephone number of the hotel to get in touch with Mr. Frank. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D