niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Do you want to go to a big university or a small one? ,F: I think I'd rather go to a small university, so the classes wouldn't be so large. ,M: Do you want to go out of the state or stay here? ,F: I want to stay in the state, so I will be close to home. ,M: It sure would be nice to be close enough to come home on weekends when you want to. How about a public or private university? ,F: Well, I like the atmosphere of a private school. The students are more serious about school and there aren't a lot of parties. ,M: Yes, but private universities are so expensive. How are you going to pay for it? ,F: I've applied for a music scholarship, and my parents will be able to help me pay for some of the expenses. What about you? What are you going to do after graduation? ,M: I'm going to study in Oregon State University. ,F: Oh, I know a lot of kids who've gone there really like it. ,M: Well, a lot of my friends are going there. And the school has a good teacher preparation program. I've always wanted to be a teacher. I'm really excited about the life at college.
(A) F: Sounds great! Traveling with friends after graduating from the university is a good choice. (B) F: Sounds great! Working as a teacher after graduating from high school is a good choice. (C) F: Sounds great! Studying further after graduating from the university is a good choice. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
M: Hey, Betsy, did you hear the great news? ,F: No, Frank, I haven't. What is going on? ,M: I just got a promotion and I'm going to throw a huge party for all of my friends. I would love it if you would come.
(A) F: You and your wife are having a party for your anniversary, right? (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 moved into a new house. There should be a party to celebrate, shouldn't there? (D) F: This party is meant to celebrate your latest promotion, right?
Output: D
M: Hey, Betsy, did you hear the great news? ,F: No, Frank, I haven't. What is going on? ,M: I just got a promotion and I'm going to throw a huge party for all of my friends. I would love it if you would come. ,F: Wow, thanks so much. When is the party? ,M: I am thinking of having it on Saturday. I'm hoping there will be 150 people there.
(A) F: Are you throwing a party for 50 people for your promotion? (B) F: Is your lovely promotion party for a total of 150 people,your friends and families? (C) F: Are you going to throw a party for your promotion and invite 115 people? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
M: Hey, Betsy, did you hear the great news? ,F: No, Frank, I haven't. What is going on? ,M: I just got a promotion and I'm going to throw a huge party for all of my friends. I would love it if you would come. ,F: Wow, thanks so much. When is the party? ,M: I am thinking of having it on Saturday. I'm hoping there will be 150 people there. ,F: Wow, that is a lot. This must be a big promotion. I would love to go. I think it would be a great time. ,M: Oh, great. The more, the merrier. This really is a big deal for me. We can now afford the new house my wife has always wanted. I just hope I don't have to put too many hours in. I would hate to lose too much time with my family.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: After you getting promoted, you had better spend more lovely time with your family! (C) F: After getting a promotion, spending time with friends on weekends becomes even more impossible for you. (D) F: Instead of spending time with your family, you mean you're more focused on your promotion.
Output: B
F: Did you have a busy week? ,M: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer. ,F: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time. ,M: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way. ,F: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer? ,M: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday. ,F: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on a paper now, right? ,M: Uh, yeah, I am. But I don't use it for class. ,F: So what do you use it for? ,M: Uh, actually I just watch DVDs on it all week.
(A) F: I can't believe that you've been watching DVDs by your new computer the whole week. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: You are so hardworking for using the new computer for homework the whole week. (D) F: Don't use it only for study. You should relax sometimes, like watching DVDs by it.
Output: A
F: Dad, why were you asking so many questions about admission requirements of college? ,M: A dad can't be interested in his daughter's schooling? ,F: Oh, come on, you've never asked about it before. And I was accepted 3 years ago. ,M: Uh, actually, I'm considering quitting my job and running a business. ,F: No way. I like the sound of that, thus the admission questions. ,M: I was thinking of going into computer programming. I figure maybe I could use my vacation time and take some classes. ,F: That makes sense. Don't forget, as a computer major I might help you start our family business in the future.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Yeah. You are a computer major in college, so I want to start a business in this field. (C) M: I know you once were a computer major in college. I was just asking about you, nothing else. (D) M: Yeah. I know that you are a high school student of Senior 3. I want you to choose computer as your major.
Output: B
F: Dad, why were you asking so many questions about admission requirements of college? ,M: A dad can't be interested in his daughter's schooling? ,F: Oh, come on, you've never asked about it before. And I was accepted 3 years ago. ,M: Uh, actually, I'm considering quitting my job and running a business. ,F: No way. I like the sound of that, thus the admission questions. ,M: I was thinking of going into computer programming. I figure maybe I could use my vacation time and take some classes. ,F: That makes sense. Don't forget, as a computer major I might help you start our family business in the future.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: You sounds happy. You want me to continue my current job in computer programming, right? (C) M: You sounds happy. Yes, we can start a business in computer programming together. (D) M: Thanks for your sympathy. I will quit my current job in computer programming and find in other field.
Output: C
M: Hey, honey, do you have anything scheduled this weekend? ,F: No, why? ,M: You know Ryan got his knees badly injured while doing warming up exercises. He still stays in a hospital now.
(A) F: You mean his arms injured when he was coaching players. (B) F: You mean his arms injured when he was doing warming-up exercises. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: You mean he got injured when he was doing warming-up exercises.
Output: D
M: Hey, honey, do you have anything scheduled this weekend? ,F: No, why? ,M: You know Ryan got his knees badly injured while doing warming up exercises. He still stays in a hospital now. ,F: Oh my gosh. He loves soccer so much. Will he give up soccer? ,M: Actually, he will still get involved but won't risk reinjuring his knee. He's considering being a coach. ,F: Shall we go to see him and bring him some flowers as a get well soon present? ,M: Well, the surgery is scheduled for this Friday. He expects to be in the hospital till next Monday. Maybe we could see him on Saturday. But flowers do him no good. Anything practical?
(A) F: So we have to visit him after next Monday. Because he will leave the hospital this Friday. (B) F: So we have to visit him after next Monday. Because he will leave the hospital this Saturday (C) F: So we have to visit him after next Sunday.  Because he will leave the hospital next Monday. (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: Hey, honey, do you have anything scheduled this weekend? ,F: No, why? ,M: You know Ryan got his knees badly injured while doing warming up exercises. He still stays in a hospital now. ,F: Oh my gosh. He loves soccer so much. Will he give up soccer? ,M: Actually, he will still get involved but won't risk reinjuring his knee. He's considering being a coach. ,F: Shall we go to see him and bring him some flowers as a get well soon present? ,M: Well, the surgery is scheduled for this Friday. He expects to be in the hospital till next Monday. Maybe we could see him on Saturday. But flowers do him no good. Anything practical? ,F: Then, some great chocolate and bread? You know if I were in his shoes, I'd prefer to get away from hospital food.
(A) M: We should give him chocolates and bread as gifts because he must tired of the hospital food. (B) M: We should give him a bunch of flowers as gifts although I think he must enjoy the hospital food. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: We should give him a pair of shoes as gifts since I think he must enjoy the hospital food.
Output: A
F: A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out? ,M: No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Are they taught by local libraries instead of staying at home? (C) F: So their parents work as teachers at school so they still go to school? (D) F: Do their parents have enough time to teach them?
Output: D
F: A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out? ,M: No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers. ,F: Ah? How do they get teaching materials? ,M: From educational companies, city libraries and the internet. ,F: Does it work? ,M: Why not? Home schooling could avoid problems of traditional schools. It also increases family time. Remember the 16-year-old boy homeschooled by his mother, he showed solutions to a nineteenth century math problem.
(A) F: Oh, that is impressive. How could he figure out the nineteenth century math problem? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Oh, that is impressive. I wish this young girl a great expectation. (D) F: Is he still homeschooled at age 19?
Output: A
F: A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out? ,M: No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers. ,F: Ah? How do they get teaching materials? ,M: From educational companies, city libraries and the internet. ,F: Does it work? ,M: Why not? Home schooling could avoid problems of traditional schools. It also increases family time. Remember the 16-year-old boy homeschooled by his mother, he showed solutions to a nineteenth century math problem. ,F: Oh no, are you thinking of homeschooling ourselves? But some experts say children need to attend school to learn things like social skills.
(A) M: They have to make teaching materials by themselves. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: That's true. Children need to learn some social skills as well. (D) M: You're right. Homeschooling decrease family time and make kids lack social skills.
Output: C
F: Hey, Mr. Ben. Can you spare me one minute? ,M: Of course. What's wrong? ,F: First of all, I'd like to say that I've enjoyed working with you. However, I... ,M: Oh no. Do you mean you want to leave? ,F: I'm sorry, but I have worked here for 7 years and this position 3 years. I want to change my environment.
(A) M: It is reasonable for you to ask for vacation, since you have worked here for 3 years. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: We have worked together in this company for 7 years. It is a shock to me. (D) M: Although you do not enjoy working with me, you still have worked here for 7 years.
Output: C
F: Hey, Mr. Ben. Can you spare me one minute? ,M: Of course. What's wrong? ,F: First of all, I'd like to say that I've enjoyed working with you. However, I... ,M: Oh no. Do you mean you want to leave? ,F: I'm sorry, but I have worked here for 7 years and this position 3 years. I want to change my environment. ,M: That's really bad news to me. How about double wages? ,F: Thank you for appreciating me. I'm quitting because I want to try something different.
(A) M: I feel sorry that you cannot get along well with other students in the class. Let me help you. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: OK. It is good for you to make a change. You are a good person. Wish you good luck. (D) M: You have no reason to be dissatisfied with your wages. You have worked here only for 1 month.
Output: C
M: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate? ,F: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas. ,M: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you? ,F: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation.
(A) M: I know what you mean. You need to work to save money. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I know what you mean. You need to work to save money to pay for your tuition. (D) M: Sounds great! I'd glad to hear that you will buy a new car when summer starts.
Output: A
M: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate? ,F: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas. ,M: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you? ,F: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation. ,M: I know what you mean. I've been saving up to buy a truck. I want to have one for the start of my last year of college.
(A) F: You're right. We only have one year left in this college. (B) F: You're right. We only have one year left in this company. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Don't worry. We still have three years to stay at college.
Output: A
M: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate? ,F: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas. ,M: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you? ,F: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation. ,M: I know what you mean. I've been saving up to buy a truck. I want to have one for the start of my last year of college. ,F: That would be nice. ,M: Well, it's too bad you won't be around in August. There's a famous English soccer team coming to town. ,F: I heard. At least I'll be able to see the Backstreet Boys in July. It's my favorite band. They're playing at the Victoria Theater.
(A) M: Cool! The Backstreet Boys is a very famous comedy show. (B) M: Cool! The Backstreet Boys is a very famous sports match. I've watched it before. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Great! Hope you can enjoy the concert.
Output: D
M: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate? ,F: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas. ,M: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you? ,F: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation. ,M: I know what you mean. I've been saving up to buy a truck. I want to have one for the start of my last year of college. ,F: That would be nice. ,M: Well, it's too bad you won't be around in August. There's a famous English soccer team coming to town. ,F: I heard. At least I'll be able to see the Backstreet Boys in July. It's my favorite band. They're playing at the Victoria Theater. ,M: I've been there. I saw the Jim Jefferies comedy show there once. ,F: You saw that? How did you get tickets? I heard they were hard to get. ,M: My friend works at the ticket office. Do you want me to see if he can get you tickets as well? ,F: No need. I won mine on a radio show. I had to answer 3 questions about the band and I got them all correct. ,M: A true fan. You deserve to go.
(A) F: I know. I'm very unfortunate to miss the ticket from a radio show. (B) F: I know. I'm very lucky to get the ticket from a radio show. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Yeah, I bought my ticket from a friend. And I can't wait to watch this football match.
Output: B
M: Can you believe the school year is almost here? ,F: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious. ,M: Why? Everything is going to be so much better. ,F: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Since the school year is already here, worrying does not help you at all. (C) M: Haha, so you are actually worried about the extra work back at school. (D) M: You seem excited and never anxious about being back to school. Cool!
Output: C
M: Can you believe the school year is almost here? ,F: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious. ,M: Why? Everything is going to be so much better. ,F: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work. ,M: Relax. We'll get used to it, apparently there was a huge computer room we can study in. Also, they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass. ,F: Cool! We'll have lots of fun on the playground.
(A) M: Yeah, the improvement of the playground in the holiday makes me feel exciting. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: No, the playground remains the same, but we have new computers for study. (D) M: Indeed! The school put in new artificial grass, though the running track is as still.
Output: A
M: Can you believe the school year is almost here? ,F: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious. ,M: Why? Everything is going to be so much better. ,F: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work. ,M: Relax. We'll get used to it, apparently there was a huge computer room we can study in. Also, they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass. ,F: Cool! We'll have lots of fun on the playground. ,M: You think that's cool? There are 2 gyms and indoor swimming pool. Anyway, we have to choose 2 arts courses this year, any thoughts? ,F: At first, I thought about dance and music, but I changed my mind. I think I'm going to try acting instead. And since I'm joining the school newspaper, I'll take something related to that.
(A) M: Since we can only choose one art course, it seems that you'll do dancing. (B) M: So you are going to pick acting course. I think it's a good choice for you. (C) M: Your first thought was acting and you never changed mind. Cool of you. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
M: Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening? ,F: Yes, why? ,M: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us? ,F: Who else will be there? ,M: Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Great! I can't wait to see our classmates at the cafe next Friday evening. (C) F: Oh, ok, I'm free at Saturday evening. I'd like to join the workmate party. (D) F: You mean the Daniela in our team will be there too?  If so, I'd like to.
Output: A
M: Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening? ,F: Yes, why? ,M: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us? ,F: Who else will be there? ,M: Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates. ,F: Is Jack coming? ,M: No. I didn't invite him. I know you 2 are on bad terms. ,F: Thank you. Shall I bring something to the get-together? ,M: That will be wonderful if you can. ,F: By the way, can Bob come with me? ,M: Sure, he's welcome since he is your deskmate. You know my place, don't you?
(A) F: Thank you. I'll ask Peter to come with me to the get-together on Saturday night. (B) F: Thank you! Jack is my best friend. I shall go with him. (C) F: Thank you! You still remember those old things from school, that'a sweet! (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
M: Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening? ,F: Yes, why? ,M: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us?
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Oh, it's been a long time for us didn't go to school. We shall meet there on Sunday. (C) F: Ok, so we'll meet at my place for the get-together on Sunday night. (D) F: Sorry. I don't have the time to go to your place for get-together this Friday.
Output: A
F: Intercity Flowers. How can I help? ,M: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Congratulations! I will send you a dozen pink roses for your wedding anniversary next week. (C) F: It may be not suitable to send a dozen black roses for your grandparents' wedding anniversary. (D) F: You are so filial that you can remember your grandparents' wedding anniversary.
Output: D
F: Intercity Flowers. How can I help? ,M: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please. ,F: Certainly, sir. I just need a few details to complete the order? What's your name, please? ,M: Obama Anthony. ,F: Mr. Anthony, have you ordered with us before? ,M: Yes, I have. I've got a customer number. It is UR250BUT.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Uh, sorry. UR250BUT is your father's customer number. You may not be able to use it. (C) F: Fine. Please wait a minute, I'll use your customer number UR250BUT to comfirm your information. (D) F: You mean you have a customer number which is UR520BUT, but you haven't ordered with us before.
Output: C
F: Intercity Flowers. How can I help? ,M: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please. ,F: Certainly, sir. I just need a few details to complete the order? What's your name, please? ,M: Obama Anthony. ,F: Mr. Anthony, have you ordered with us before? ,M: Yes, I have. I've got a customer number. It is UR250BUT. ,F: Ah, yes. We will confirm your information later. If nobody answers the door tomorrow, what shall we do, sir? ,M: There will definitely be someone there. ,F: But just in case, sir? Can we leave them at the front door or with the neighbor? ,M: OK. Leave them with any neighbor. That will be fine.
(A) F: Ok, sir. If nobody answers the door this afternoon, We will leave them at the door. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: We will leave the roses with the neighbor next week. Please don't worry about it. (D) F: If the roses are taken back with the delivery man, we'll increase the fee, Mr. Green.
Output: B
M: Have you ever taken History 231? ,F: Yeah, last term. ,M: Who was the professor? ,F: Professor Johnson. ,M: I have him this semester. What do you think of him? ,F: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately we can get high scores easily in his class. ,M: What did you get? ,F: I got an A, but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got such a good score. ,M: Really? I was about to give it up, but after hearing your experience, I think I will continue to stay in the class. ,F: You will get a better grade than your test scores. ,M: Thanks for the information. I feel relieved now.
(A) F: You are welcome. Wish you well in the new class. (B) F: You are welcome. Just go and have a talk with Professor David. (C) F: No worries, stay and you will get a good score. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: Good afternoon. May I help you, sir? ,M: Could you please change this note for me? ,F: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop? ,M: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone.
(A) F: Look around and see what you want to buy. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: You can withdraw money from our bank. (D) F: Let me go back to my store and see if I could help you.
Output: A
F: Good afternoon. May I help you, sir? ,M: Could you please change this note for me? ,F: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop? ,M: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone. ,F: OK. Let me see if I can help you.
(A) M: I need change my clothes. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I don't need to call someone, I want to help the beggar. (D) M: I need to buy some paper towels.
Output: B
M: Talking about the future. I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it. ,F: Maybe they'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally. ,M: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.
(A) F: You also heard the news? The air pollution is really serious nowadays. (B) F: You may be right. But I believe that there will be new type of transportation in the future. (C) F: I agree with you that people will have to rely on planes. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
M: Talking about the future. I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it. ,F: Maybe they'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally. ,M: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: I see. You believe that trains will change a lot while cars remain the same, so people would choose trains more often. (C) F: Why do you think that cars will be the most common kind of transportation many years later? (D) F: Oh, why you think people will rely on trains in the future?
Output: D
M: Hello, Tom Wilson's. Can I help you? ,F: Hi. It's Emma Lloyd here. I'm calling about my motorbike. Is it ready to be collected yet? ,M: Can you remind me what's the brand of the bike? ,F: It's a City Zip. It's blue. ,M: Oh yes, we had to order in some parts. But they still haven't arrived yet I'm afraid. ,F: Do you know when the bike will be ready to pick up? ,M: Sorry, I don't know. But our cooler suppliers and find out if they've sent out the spare parts yet. Once the parts are here, we can fix the bike in 2 or 3 days. ,F: OK, I'll give you a call at the end of the week then. ,M: Sure.
(A) F: OK. I will give you a call at the first day of the week. (B) F: Well, I will call the supplier by myself and ask if they can supply the part of my car. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: OK. You should order a new part for my car as soon as possible.
Output: C
F: Hello, Mr. James. I'm calling about your talk next month. It's getting close and there are a couple of things I need to check with you. ,M: OK.
(A) F: Well, I am calling to inform you of the talk this week. (B) F: Sir, we would like to invite you to give us a talk next week. (C) F: Thank you. I would like to confirm some details of the talk. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: C
F: Hello, Mr. James. I'm calling about your talk next month. It's getting close and there are a couple of things I need to check with you. ,M: OK. ,F: I need to know if you'd prefer to give your talk in the hall, the conference room or the lecture theater. ,M: I prefer the later if that's possible.
(A) F: I see. The talk next month will be given in the hall. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Sure. You will give us the talk in the lecture theatre, right? (D) F: OK. I will let you use the conference room for the talk.
Output: C
F: Hello, Mr. James. I'm calling about your talk next month. It's getting close and there are a couple of things I need to check with you. ,M: OK. ,F: I need to know if you'd prefer to give your talk in the hall, the conference room or the lecture theater. ,M: I prefer the later if that's possible. ,F: That's no problem at all. Most speakers prefer that. And what about equipment? Is there anything special you'll need? ,M: Well, apart from the usual things like a white board and microphones, I'll need a CD player. ,F: I'm afraid we haven't got one. Would a cassette player do instead?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Fine. You don't have a whiteboard, right? (C) M: Sure. It's OK if you don't have microphones. (D) M: Oh, I am so glad that you have a CD player.
Output: A
M: What about coming over on Sunday afternoon for a baseball party? ,F: A baseball party? What's that? ,M: This Sunday's baseball game is pretty important. So I'm inviting some people from our class over to my place to watch it.
(A) F: Sounds interesting! I'd love to have fun with our classmate! Thanks for inviting me. (B) F: I'd like to met with our classmate, but I don't have time this Saturday. (C) F: As a baseball teammate. I must go to your basketball party. (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: A
M: What about coming over on Sunday afternoon for a baseball party? ,F: A baseball party? What's that? ,M: This Sunday's baseball game is pretty important. So I'm inviting some people from our class over to my place to watch it. ,F: I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't. My brother is coming back from Mexico City. I have to pick him up at the airport. ,M: That's too bad. Well, how about coming over after you get back from the airport? ,F: OK, that's great idea. Can I bring anything? ,M: Whatever you like to drink. We'll order a pizza for dinner.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Ok, I'll order some pizza for the dinner. See you then. (C) F: Agree. I'll bring some drinks before I go to the airport. (D) F: Ok, I'll bring some drinks. What do you prefer? Beer? Cola? Or Sprits?
Output: D
F: Next, please. ,M: Yes, I just received a telephone bill and there's a problem with it. ,F: And what exactly is the problem?
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: There's something wrong with my telephone, so that's why I come here today. (C) M: Alright, the mistake in my gas bill is that I'm sure I did't use so much gas. (D) M: I want to make a phone call to Finland, but before that, I want to know if there's a mistake on the electricity bill I just received.
Output: A
F: Next, please. ,M: Yes, I just received a telephone bill and there's a problem with it. ,F: And what exactly is the problem? ,M: There is a call to Finland on there, and I don't know anyone in Finland. I'm upset. Could you please take the charge off my bill? ,F: May I see your bill please? ,M: Certainly, there it is, on July first. I really don't know anybody in Finland. ,F: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see it was $60. Your bill was $84, minus 60 dollars. So, your new total is $24. I'm very sorry about the fault.
(A) M: Alright, I just need to pay $84 for my rent now. (B) M: That's okay, I'll pay for the $24 for all those shoes. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Alright, thank you, I'll pay for the $24 later.
Output: D
M: Anna, your wedding day is this weekend. Are you ready? ,F: Yeah, I think so, except for one thing. I'm supposed to wear some special things to the wedding for good luck. ,M: I've thought you were planning to wear a wedding dress. ,F: I am of course, but it says that to have a happy marriage, I have to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
(A) M: Haha, I understand that you need some special things to make yourself pretty at the wedding party next weekend. (B) M: Although you need some special things for having a hapy marriage, your wedding day is next weekend. (C) M: Yeah, I know that you need some special things to celebrate her wedding party,but your wedding day is next weekend, isn't it? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
M: Anna, your wedding day is this weekend. Are you ready? ,F: Yeah, I think so, except for one thing. I'm supposed to wear some special things to the wedding for good luck. ,M: I've thought you were planning to wear a wedding dress. ,F: I am of course, but it says that to have a happy marriage, I have to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. ,M: I've never heard about that. So what are you going to wear? ,F: Well, for something old, I'm wearing my grandmother's diamond ring. And my wedding dresse is something new and I'm wearing blue flowers in my hair.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Congratulations on getting a diamond ring from your grandmother. (C) M: Ah, I have heard about that, then the diamond ring you have got from your grandmother is something old. (D) M: Wow, you mean you have got blue flowers from your grandmother and the flowers will in your dress, yes?
Output: B
M: Hi, Victoria. It's Eric from the clinic. I know you're not scheduled to work today. But do you think you can come in? We're getting very busy over here. ,F: I'm afraid I can't, Eric. I'm presenting at the patient care workshop this morning. ,M: Oh, I didn't realize you were a presenter. Well, good luck with that. I'm sure you'll do great. ,F: Hey, why don't you call Greg? I'm sure he'll be happy to come in.
(A) M: Call Eric? That is a good idea honey! (B) M: I am calling Eric right now. I will come to help you get your work done when I finish the job today. (C) M: That is a good idea! Good luck on your presenting! I will come to help you get your work done when I finish the job today. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
F: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday? ,M: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good? ,F: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us? ,M: But isn't it too late to get tickets?
(A) F: Yes, it is. I need your help to get the ticket. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: No, it isn't. I want to invite you to the music festival that starting this Sunday. (D) F: No, it isn't. Most of them are famous folk bands.
Output: B
F: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday? ,M: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good? ,F: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us? ,M: But isn't it too late to get tickets? ,F: Well, the way it works is, about 6:00 AM on Friday. People start lining up in the park. We all bring something to sit on and food. So the wait is not bad as long as you're at the park by 6:00, you'll get a ticket. ,M: OK. I think I can get there by 6:00. I'll go.
(A) F: There are too many people on Friday. Let's go and buy tickets on Thursday. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Why you decide to buy tickets on Saturday? (D) F: It's OK to buy tickets on Sunday.
Output: B
F: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday? ,M: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good? ,F: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us? ,M: But isn't it too late to get tickets? ,F: Well, the way it works is, about 6:00 AM on Friday. People start lining up in the park. We all bring something to sit on and food. So the wait is not bad as long as you're at the park by 6:00, you'll get a ticket. ,M: OK. I think I can get there by 6:00. I'll go.
(A) F: OK. We must arrive by 6:00 a.m on Friday, then we will get the ticket. (B) F: We must arrive by 6:00 a.m on Sunday morning. (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: We must start lining up in the park at 6:00 a.m on Monday, so that we will have a chance to get the ticket.
Output: A
M: Ashley, will you deliver this document to Green Mama's by 3 o'clock or should I ask Rebecca? ,F: I'm sorry, Peter. I am scheduled to meet a customer at 2 o'clock and I don't know how long the meeting will last. Also, Rebecca won't be back until 4:00. ,M: What should I do? Victor just started working here yesterday. So he isn't familiar with things around here.
(A) F: Sorry Peter, My boss wants to see me at 2:00 and the meeting really matters. (B) F: I will see if my meeting with customer will end early. It is supposed to start at 2:00. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Sorry Peter, I will meet the customer at 4:00 and have to drive at least one hour to get his office.
Output: B
M: Ashley, will you deliver this document to Green Mama's by 3 o'clock or should I ask Rebecca? ,F: I'm sorry, Peter. I am scheduled to meet a customer at 2 o'clock and I don't know how long the meeting will last. Also, Rebecca won't be back until 4:00. ,M: What should I do? Victor just started working here yesterday. So he isn't familiar with things around here. ,F: Why don't you ask him? I'll draw a map and explain to him how to get there. ,M: OK, thanks
(A) F: You are welcome. I am sure Ashley will be back in time. (B) F: You are welcome. I am sure Victor will deliver the document in time. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Victor can help you for he has been working for years and is familiar with things around.
Output: B
F: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition? ,M: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca. ,F: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming. ,M: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning? ,F: No, it's all arranged. I'm meeting them at 10:30, so I won't be available at all that day.
(A) M: Alright, since you have a business trip on June 12, we are going to arrange the party for another day. (B) M: Well, I know at that day you need to organize a trade exhibition on June 12, so we'll put the birthday party in the next day. (C) M: Well, since you have to meet the people from head office on June 12, let's have the party earlier June then. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
F: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition? ,M: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca. ,F: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming. ,M: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning? ,F: No, it's all arranged. I'm meeting them at 10:30, so I won't be available at all that day. ,M: Well, let's have the meeting earlier in June then. The trade exhibition finishes on the third, doesn't it? ,F: Yes, but we need John's sales report for the meeting. How is it going?
(A) M: Well, the report John is preparing hasn't finished yet. (B) M: Well, the report John is preparing hasn't finished yet, but luckily the report is not for the meeting. (C) M: I don't think John has finished the timetable, but it doesn't matter because you said the meeting will be held on June twelfth. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition? ,M: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca. ,F: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming. ,M: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning? ,F: No, it's all arranged. I'm meeting them at 10:30, so I won't be available at all that day. ,M: Well, let's have the meeting earlier in June then. The trade exhibition finishes on the third, doesn't it? ,F: Yes, but we need John's sales report for the meeting. How is it going? ,M: I'm afraid John hasn't started yet. The figures won't be in place till next week. ,F: Will it be ready early in June? ,M: Well, not really. He told me that he will finish them by June tenth. ,F: So we're looking at the week starting the seventeenth. How about 2 o'clock on that day?
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Well, I think June 10 is suitable for everyone, so we can go to see the movie at that day. (C) M: Yeah, I think 2 o'clock on June 17 is okay, the party can be held at that day. (D) M: Yeah, I think 2 o'clock on June 17 is okay.
Output: D
M: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions? ,F: Well, OK. ,M: How do you find the cost of living in the city? ,F: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling.
(A) M: Why do you think the cost of living in a city is very low? (B) M: Yes, I think the cost of living in the city is not too high or too low, too. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Yes, living in the city costs too much.
Output: D
M: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions? ,F: Well, OK. ,M: How do you find the cost of living in the city? ,F: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling. ,M: So what do you spend most on? ,F: Transport I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country where there nice and cheap. But every week I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Why do you think the meals costs too much? (C) M: Why do you spend more than 200 pounds on the trains every day? (D) M: Why do you spend so much money on clothes? Why don't you bring your own clothes from home?
Output: A
M: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions? ,F: Well, OK. ,M: How do you find the cost of living in the city? ,F: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling. ,M: So what do you spend most on? ,F: Transport I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country where there nice and cheap. But every week I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains. ,M: Then what's the social life like? ,F: I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expenses maybe tickets to the cinemas, clubs and so on.
(A) M: Why do you spend most of your spare time traveling? (B) M: That's a pity. You are too busy to go to the cinema. (C) M: Oh, you like watching movies very much. So what kind of movies do you usually watch? (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think? ,M: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.
(A) F: You are right. I should save up for the car we saw last week. It is expensive. (B) F: Since you do not like the car we saw last week, I will go to another car dealer. (C) F: That is right. I should ask someone to check the car. I must make sure it is good. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think? ,M: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure. ,F: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning. ,M: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you in the salesman agreed on a price? ,F: Yes, he finally agreed to accept the discounted price I asked.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: That is good. Since the salesman is going to give a discount, you can save much money. (C) M: I am sorry to hear that the salesman of the house is going to stick to a high price. (D) M: Since the salesman asks for cash payment, you should pay cash for the house.
Output: B
F: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think? ,M: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure. ,F: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning. ,M: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you in the salesman agreed on a price? ,F: Yes, he finally agreed to accept the discounted price I asked. ,M: Then have you thought about how to pay? ,F: Well, I've saved up enough money to pay cash for this car. ,M: Good. Let me go with you to make the payment and drive the car home for you.
(A) F: You are so considerate. It will be must easier for me if you can drive my car home. (B) F: It is so kind of you to lend money to me, since I do not have enough cash for the car. (C) F: That is good. Since I am going to pay the car by credit card, you can drive my car home. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
M: Lisa, hi! ,F: Hi, Net! ,M: Don't you usually drive to work? ,F: Usually, but not in bad weather.
(A) M: Really? You mean you usually go to work by cars? (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: OK, I see. You never drive to work and you usually go to work by bus. (D) M: Okay. You mean you drive to work just in bad weather and you usually go to work by train.
Output: A
M: Lisa, hi! ,F: Hi, Net! ,M: Don't you usually drive to work? ,F: Usually, but not in bad weather. ,M: Why is that? ,F: The traffic gets a lot worse when it rains or snows. ,M: I always take the train. It's a lot faster for me than driving. ,F: It's faster for me, too. But the time isn't always convenient. ,M: Yeah, but think of all the things you can do on the train. ,F: Read a book or the newspaper. ,M: Or answer my email. No thanks. My work day is long enough already.
(A) F: Okay. We all agree about taking the train is safe, although you never take the train. (B) F: Yeah, we  all agree about taking the train is faster. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Okay, I see. We all agree about taking the train is cheaper although we can't read a book or the newspaper on the train.
Output: B
M: Hamilton High School, can I help you? ,F: Yes, I have some questions to ask. My son hopes to study in your school. ,M: Welcome. I am glad to help you. ,F: Thanks. We just knew about the school yesterday. What if I miss the application deadline? ,M: You can still apply as a "late". Your application will be given a number. We will take students in number order. ,F: Does my child get transportation?
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: You should have applied as a "late" before coming here. (C) M: Well, he can only apply next year. (D) M: Well, he can contact the headmaster.
Output: A