niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? ,F: There is some classes for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher.
(A) M: Your school life would be boring because school does not offer any art courses. (B) M: It's no wonder you don't know any kinds of art, because there is no art courses in school. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Great! I also wanna go to school to learn some kinds of art.
Output: D
F: I heard you went to Las Vegas. What did you do? ,M: Well, we went shopping a lot. We went and visited the Hoover Dam. ,F: That's a lot of water. Did you go swimming? ,M: No, it's not warm enough for that.
(A) F: Why didn't you go shopping in Las Vegas? (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 failed to swim in Hoover Dam in Las Vegas but you swam in somewhere else there, right? (D) F: Why didn't you visit the Hoover Dam in Las Vegas?
Output: B
F: Hi, Ken. Do you fly quite often for your job? ,M: No. I go to work by bus and drive to different business appointments. But sometimes I take the train to go to the business conferences in other cities or things like that.
(A) F: So you usually go to work by train. (B) F: So you usually go to work by bus. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Why do you usually go to work by car?
Output: B
F: Kevin, were you born in Phoenix? ,M: I was actually born in New York, but I grew up in Phoenix. So Phoenix is what I consider to be my hometown.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Wow! That's amazing! Do you remember anything about your birthplace -New York? (C) F: You were born in Phoenix,because your parents happened to be living there,it's that right? (D) F: So your sister was born in New York, then your parents moved to Phoenix.
Output: B
F: Should I take a taxi or a bus to the downtown? ,M: You can take either. But the subway goes directly there. It's cheaper, too. ,F: Thanks. I'll do that instead.
(A) M: It is wise for you to take the subway. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: So you will go to the restaurant by bus. (D) M: So you will go to school by taxi.
Output: A
M: The food smells delicious and makes my mouth water. Let's buy some. ,F: OK. Let's line up here. This line seems a little shorter. The film will begin soon.
(A) M: Don't worry, I think there's still time to buy some water before the film begins. (B) M: Don't worry, I think there's still time to buy some food before the film begins. (C) M: OK, let's get some food quickly before the concert starts. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
M: Mom, is my lunch packed? I have to catch the bus in 10 minutes. I can't be late for school again. ,F: I'm almost done. Give me 2 minutes. There, it's done! Have a great day, dear. See you at 4:00.
(A) M: The subway will arrive in two minutes. (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: The train will arrive in four minutes. (D) M: See you in ten minutes.
Output: B
M: This is the best game ever, isn't it? Everyone is so excited. ,F: I'm not sure about that. I can't see anything because people in front of me are always standing up.
(A) M: Why are you so excited about the game? (B) M: Why are you so surprised about the game? (C) M: The audiences are so excited. Why are you annoyed about the audiences? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
M: How are you getting on, Jenny? Busy? ,F: Very busy. Every minute is filled with urgent matters when I'm in the office. The job is not so interesting as I expected. It makes me feel really tense. ,M: I think you really need to relax
(A) F: I disagree with you. This is not a stressful job. I do not need to relax. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Yeah, I love my job. It is interesting as I expected. (D) F: This is a relaxing job. And it is so interesting as I expected.
Output: B
M: You look so excited. What happened? ,F: Ah ha. I had a really great shopping trip with some friends today. ,M: Oh my God! So many things! Are you going to open a beauty salon?
(A) F: It was because I bought nice goods that I was excited! (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: Yes, I bought nice goods alone! So I'm excited. (D) F: Although I have no friends, I am going to open a beauty salon, so I am very excited!
Output: A
F: Mary's birthday party is coming this Saturday. What are you going to get for her? ,M: I'm thinking of buying her a pair of running shoes. ,F: You'd better not. She hates doing exercise.
(A) M: OK, then let's continue to talk about what to buy for Mary. (B) M: Although we are talking about throwing a party, Mary's birthday party is not coming until next Saturday. (C) M: OK, then let's continue to talk about what to buy for Mary since her birthday party is coming next Saturday. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
M: Mother, can you buy me a copy of this month's sunrise magazine? There's an article in it about how to care for fish. ,F: Sure. I'll get one for you this afternoon when I go to get a new teapot.
(A) M: Thanks. I just need a fashion magazine. (B) M: Thanks. I just need a magazine. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Could you please bring me a teapot?
Output: B
M: I can't believe I'll have to spend the whole weekend working on this paper. ,F: Yeah, it's pretty tight. ,M: Maybe you could write mine for me, too. ,F: Not a chance. You won't learn anything if you don't do your own work.
(A) M: You will help me do my work during the weekdays? Thank you so much. (B) M: You have finished the paper. Thank you for helping me. (C) M: You're right. I should write my thesis by myself. I have enough time and it is not tight. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
F: Do you want this bicycle? ,M: Me? For free? ,F: Yeah. I was going to sell it for cheap before I leave town, but I couldn't find anyone to buy it. And I don't want to just leave it here in the apartment. ,M: Sure, that'd be great. I've wanted one for a while.
(A) F: OK. I'll leave my bicycle in my apartment. (B) F: You can give me 1 dollar and my bicycle will belong to you. (C) F: No problem. I hope you enjoy my bicycle. I am going to buy a new one when I move in this town. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
M: Do you think it would be possible for me to get next Thursday off? ,F: Is it an emergency? ,M: Not really. My parents are coming into town and I hope to play golf with my father that day.
(A) F: Okay. You can play golf with your mother next Tuesday. (B) F: Do you have to visit your parents who aren't coming into the town? (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Okay. I think it is possible to agree with your day off.
Output: D
F: Nancy didn't try out for the play and now they've given the lead role to someone else. ,M: Actually, she did try out, but didn't make the cut.
(A) F: No, she missed the chance of trying out and won't get another chance, though the lead role has not been decided yet. (B) F: That's a pity. I think she can fight again because the lead role has not been decided yet. (C) F: She was chosen for the lead role in the end, though she didn't try out last time. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Hi, miss. Could you tell me where Mr. Johnson's office is? ,F: Well, his office is on the twenty second floor, but the lift only goes to the eighteenth floor. So you'll have to walk the rest of the way. ,M: Thank you very much.
(A) F: You have to walk the rest three floors to get Mr. Johnson's office. His office is on the twenty second floor. (B) F: You have to walk the rest four floors to get Mr. Johnson's office. His office is on the twenty second floor. (C) F: You have to walk the rest three floors to get Mr. Johnson's office. His office is on the twenty third floor. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
M: Why don't we go to Hawaii for our holiday, Mary? ,F: I think the Mediterranean is a better choice. It's sunny there. I'm tired of so much rain here. ,M: OK. Let's go there by train. It's much more convenient than by ship.
(A) F: Sure. Let's go to the Mediterranean by train, although there is so much rain there. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Why did you choose Hawaii for our holiday? (D) F: How about flying to Hawaii this holiday?
Output: B
M: What do you think of my paper? ,F: The ideas are good. If I were you, I'd rewrite the last 2 paragraphs to make it better.
(A) M: Can you tell me which parts of my paper aren't well written according to your view? (B) M: Why do you mean my handwriting is very poor? (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Some parts of your paper aren't well written.
Output: A
F: Hi, Tom. What are you doing here? ,M: I'm waiting here to buy a train ticket to Chicago. You see, there are so many people waiting here. It seems that I will have to wait for 3 hours.
(A) F: I do hope that you can get your train ticket to Chicago three hours later. (B) F: Two hours is not a long time for waiting for a train ticket to New York. (C) F: Six hours is a long time for waiting for a train ticket to New York. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
F: Can I help you, sir? ,M: Yes, I'm looking for Harry Potter 7. I hear it's very popular. ,F: Yes, it is. Here you are.
(A) M: This is in the classroom. It's normal that you don't have Harry Potter 7. (B) M: We are in the restaurant, why are you looking for Harry Potter 7? (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Thank you, I am so happy the bookstore has Harry Potter 7.
Output: D
F: When does the school year start in Japan? ,M: In April. Do you start in September? ,F: No. In my country, we start one month earlier than Japan. ,M: That's next month.
(A) F: Yes. Now is February. (B) F: Yes. The school year starts in April in my country. (C) F: Yes. The school year starts in September in my country. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: Jane, would you mind turning down the music? ,F: Why? I thought you would like to listen to some music while working. ,M: Yeah, but you know, jazz and classical are not really my thing. I prefer folk.
(A) F: Really? But I remember you really like jazz. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: But you always say that classical music is your favourate! (D) F: OK, I will change the folk music to jazz.
Output: B
M: Rosie, I'm leaving for Edinburgh on business the day after tomorrow. Would you like me to take anything to Justin? ,F: Yeah, here is his address. Please take it with you, and please give him these medicines when you see him there.
(A) M: Since I'm going to Edinburgh to do business with Justin, why don't you let me bring him something? (B) M: Since I'm going to Edinburgh to tell Justin my new address, why don't you tell me its address? (C) M: Why don't you tell me its address? Well, since I'm going to Edinburgh to give him these medicine. Why don't you tell me its address? (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: Do you happen to know where I can get a deal on flowers? ,M: Sure. There is a little flower shop downtown that sells a dozen roses for $20, or if you want more unique flowers, you can get those as well. ,F: Roses are fine. I just need a good deal.
(A) M: I'm not surprised that you want to spend less money. (B) M: Then you should go to another bigger one on the street where you can spend less money. (C) M: Why do you want to buy unusual flowers? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: B
F: I've got to leave now Bob. When shall we meet next week? ,M: Next Monday I won't be free. Let's make it next Tuesday.
(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: OK, I'll pick you up at your house next Tuesday evening. (C) F: Since you have nothing to do next Monday, Lily and you can go to the cinema? (D) F: I will leave you on next Tuesday morning after I have dinner with you on next Monday night.
Output: B
F: My husband and I are having an anniversary party. Do you think we should mail invitations or just invite people in person? ,M: Paper invitations are nice, but everything is done online nowadays. Besides, it will be easier to keep track of who is planning to come if you do it that way.
(A) F: It is more sincere to invite others in person. (B) F: You'r right. I can email all the people I want to invite at one time and ask them to reply whether they will attend or not. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: I want to ask the teacher some questions online.
Output: B
M: Hey, Kathy. Nice to see you. I just had the worst weekend of my life up in California's wine country. It rained the whole time. How was your weekend? ,F: I saw Beyonce and Jay-Z in concert together. It cost about $200, but it was worth every penny.
(A) M: So it seems that we both had disappointed weekends. I just missed the concert of Beyonce and Jay-Z. (B) M: I'm so pleased to spend weekend with you in California's wine country. (C) M: So it seems that we both had boring weekends. And I will not go to California's wine country with you to spend weekends again. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: Can I help you find something, sir? ,M: Yes, I need a strong lock for my bike. I am a photographer and I often have to leave my bike for long periods of time while I go take pictures. I'm hoping to spend less than $50 if possible.
(A) F: Why do you need a bike? (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: You mean your lock is broken. It needs repairing, right? (D) F: What kind of lock do you like?
Output: D
F: Excuse me. Where is the nearest post office? I need to mail a package before my lunch break ends. ,M: If you make a left at the end of the block, it's a large Gray building. But Unfortunately, it's closed today, because it's Memorial Day.
(A) F: Please be more specific. I can't find the right direction. (B) F: All the staff in the post office got sick today so it isn't open today. (C) F: I have to rush to the airport. I don't have time to mail the package. (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: By the way, miss. Where is the toilet? ,F: The toilet is there, but I'm afraid it's full at the moment. ,M: What? Oh, I think I have to wait. Thank you very much for your help, miss.
(A) F: No problem. Since you have known where the toilet is, you'll have to wait. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: I don't know where the toilet is, but you're booking a table, aren't you? (D) F: I don't know where the toilet is, but you're waiting for me, aren't you?
Output: A
F: Doug, can I talk with you for a moment? ,M: What can I do for you, Susan? ,F: I'm concerned about the meeting we're having.
(A) M: Let me help you. That is what I need to do as your workmate. (B) M: Honey. Call me later. I am busy now. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: You need to finish the homework I ask you to do before we talk about this.
Output: A
M: Can I reserve a double room facing the ocean for next week? ,F: Yes. Please come this way and have a look at the room. ,M: How much would it be? ,F: $55, including tax.
(A) M: Ok, do you have any other rooms in your hotel? (B) M: So this meal I'm having today is $55 without tax, right? Your restaurant is really cheap. (C) M: The beach where we are now charges $65 for admission? Why didn't I know? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Hey, Tom. Let's play a game. I'll give you 5 cents if you make the bed. ,M: How about $5?
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: No, you'll make the bed for free. I won't pay a penny! (C) F: Forget it!  Keep playing your computer games. (D) F: Deal. As long as you make the bed.
Output: D
M: Long time no see. Where did you go? ,F: I was on vacation. I went to Beijing and stayed at my cousin's place. ,M: Sounds great.
(A) F: I went to Nanjing and visited my cousin. (B) F: I went to Nanjing on holiday. (C) F: I went to Beijing on holiday. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: It looks like rain. I'll go and get my raincoat. ,M: Don't worry. The paper said it's going to be fine this afternoon.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: I guess we don't need any raincoat for foggy then. (C) F: The broadcast said it will be cloudy all the day today. (D) F: What a sunny day! I'd better bring my hat.
Output: A
M: Where did Adam get that new football? He hasn't got any money. ,F: It might have been a present. After all, it was his birthday last week.
(A) M: Oh, right, his family gave him a sum of money for his birthday party last month. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Anyway, the new football is definitely better than our old one. (D) M: Yes, we were all invited to his birthday last month.
Output: C
M: Hello. My name is Kenneth Bear and I'm calling to ask for information about the position advertised in Sundays times. ,F: Yes, the position is still open. Could I have your name and number, please?
(A) M: Okay. You company is wonderful. I am glad I get the opportunity to visit the company. My name is Max. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Of course. Thank god I make a phone to you. I just saw the advertisement in Sundays times. (D) M: Sure. I am calling to you check the position. Unfortunately, it is close.
Output: C
M: Between the brown and black shirt, I decided on the brown one. ,F: Sorry, which one? ,M: The brown one.
(A) F: Okay, I'll get you the brown one. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: I'm not surprised that you prefer the black one. (D) F: OK, I will get the blue one then.
Output: A
M: What are you doing in your nightclothes? It's only 8:00 o'clock. ,F: I don't feel very well, I'm going to have an early night.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: You need to put on your nightclothes. Now, take off your jacket, please. (C) M: Go ahead. You might feel better if you go to bed and have a rest. (D) M: You don't need to go to bed so early. You seems to be so energetic.
Output: C
F: I'm going to the store, what would you like me to buy for you? ,M: Would you please buy a wallet for me while you were there? ,F: With pleasure.
(A) M: Wash my clothes please! (B) M: Get me a wallet. Thank you. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Buy a wallet for yourself.
Output: B
F: Hello, this is Kate from the Rainbow Hotel, is Jimmy at home? ,M: No, he's in the lab, but he will be back home at 4:00 o'clock.
(A) F: OK, thanks for telling me that he is doing an important experiment in the lab. (B) F: Oh, really? Just let you know that he is sleeping next to me in the Rainbow Hotel. (C) F: I know. He'll be in the lab all day long. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
F: What's in your hand, Bob? ,M: It's a German textbook. I'm learning German now. ,F: But aren't you also learning French? Don't tell me you're learning them at the same time. ,M: Well, that's exactly what I'm doing now.
(A) F: Learning one language is good. Is it a Chinese textbook in your hand? (B) F: Are learning two languages namely Chinese and French? You are not learning French, right? (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: How can you learn three languages at the same time? But you don't choose to learn French.
Output: C
M: I have an appointment to see Dr. Gran for a physical exam. ,F: Please have a seat. She is out for lunch and she will be back in a few minutes.
(A) M: OK. I'll wait for Dr. Gran in the classroom. I have some questions about my homework. (B) M: I'll have lunch with Dr. Gran in the dinning hall in the hospital. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: I am having dinner with Dr. Gran in a restaurant. What do you need?
Output: C
F: Hey listen, I can hear a motorbike. I think that his uncle Tom. ,M: I spoke to him this afternoon, and he is going to take a taxi after his meeting, and Anna just called and said she was driving here.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: So, you mean you spoke to him this morning and uncle Tom will come by motorbike? (C) F: OK, I see. Anna just called and said she was walking here.  And uncle Tom will come by taxi. (D) F: Okay. You didn't speak to him this afternoon but you know uncle Tom will come by car.
Output: A
F: Do you want to go window shopping? ,M: No, I want to stay at home, there's a basketball game on tonight. ,F: Who's playing? ,M: It's the Suns against the Bulls.
(A) F: I'm so happy that you will go shopping with me. (B) F: You are going to feed the bulls, right? (C) F: You are going to watch a game outside, right? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: How can I help you? ,M: I'd like to report a hit and run car accident. My friend has just had her car hit and she might be hurt.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: You need to find a professor so that you will know how to solve the problems that your friend cannot solve. (C) F: You need to call the doctor to help you because you got burned. (D) F: Police has no right to take care of this kind of accident.
Output: A
F: Look, the two thousand and ten time 100 poll, Kim Yoon eyes on the list. ,M: Who is she? Her name sounds like a South Korean. ,F: Yes, you are right. She is the South Korean.
(A) M: I thought Kim Yu-Na is a Chinese or Japanese name. (B) M: Her name is so Korean. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: I saw her wearing a kimono the other day.
Output: B
F: We usually go on picnics and have a barbecue. How about your family? ,M: My father works on weekends. So, we usually don't go anywhere.
(A) F: Why do you like picnic on weekend? (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: I like to stay at home on weekends. You are so energetic that go climbing on weekends. (D) F: Why do you always stay at home?
Output: D
F: I heard you were having problems meeting your school fees and may not be able to study next term. ,M: I was having some difficulties, but I've received the scholarship and things are finally looking up.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: I am glad to hear that you will continue your studies. (C) F: You mean you'll try to get a scholarship? But you didn't get the scholarship, did you? (D) F: Although you have not received the scholarship, I am glad that you will continue your studies.
Output: B
M: I'll order some cookies and a cup of iced tea, please. ,F: All right, we're having a big sale on chips right now. 3 bags for the price of one. ,M: Well, I don't really need any more chips.
(A) F: Why don't you buy some iced tea instead? (B) F: The cookies are on sale at the moment as well and it's really cheap. (C) F: I'm not surprised that you like eating chips. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
M: Hello Mary, this is Bob Smith at the office. Is bill feeling any better today? ,F: Oh yes. Thank you, Mister Smith. He's feeling much better, but the doctor says he'll have to stay in bed until Wednesday. ,M: You'd better take good care of him these days, don't worry about your work. ,F: It's very kind of you to understand thank you.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Don't worry about your work. I will talk to our boss. (C) M: Parents also worried about Bill. You should worry about your work. (D) M: Honey, doctor says he'll have to stay in bed until Tuesday.
Output: B
F: I'd like to go to the cinema with you dad. ,M: Sorry honey. But this movie is intended for adults only. ,F: Really? If so I will go shopping instead. ,M: Good idea, you can prepare for our party.
(A) F: OK, dad. I'll go to the movie with you. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Sure. I will do some shopping for the party. (D) F: OK. I'll attend the party today.
Output: C
F: I hear you're going home. Is it true? ,M: Yes, my mother is very ill. I wanted to leave on Thursday. But I couldn't get a ticket. I bought a ticket for Friday. I'll try to get back before Sunday night.
(A) F: So you will leave on Thursday because your father is ill. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: So you will leave on Friday because your father is ill. (D) F: So you will leave on Sunday because your father is ill.
Output: B
M: Oh my, I can't go on. ,F: Me neither, I'm freezing all over. ,M: It's like the whole world is freezing. I guess we can't do anything until the sun shines.
(A) F: It's really cool. (B) F: I think it's really warm today. (C) F: Yesterday was really cold. But today is not freezing. (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, doctor Brown. ,M: Hello, Mrs Smith, who's your visitor? ,F: Oh, this is my daughter, Kate. She's a writer and her husband is a teacher.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Your daughter's husband is a writer. (C) M: Your daughter is a writer. (D) M: Kate is a doctor.
Output: C
F: Have you answered all the 6 letters? ,M: I have dealt with all the easy ones, but I haven't started on the 2 hard ones.
(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: Now that you have started on the two hard letters, I will not disturb you. (C) F: It's really challenging for you to answer the four hard letters. (D) F: That's great! You have dealt with all the six letters.
Output: A
M: I'm really worried about our first test in my history class. You've taken one of Miss Blacks' tests, haven't you? I heard. They're impossible to pass. ,F: I don't know what you've been talking about, my experience was just the opposite.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I agree with you. Passing Miss Black's tests is easy. (C) M: What? I'm shocked that you think passing Miss Black's tests is easy. (D) M: I'm so surprised that you haven't heard of Miss Black. Her tests are the easiest to pass.
Output: C
F: Did Linda ever finish that introductory chapter? ,M: I'm not sure, she spent hours and rewriting it.
(A) F: Poor girl. Do you really mean that she rearranged the chapters of her book? (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Are you sure that she assured you that the chapter was finished? (D) F: Poor girl. Do you really mean that she worked on the chapter for quite a while? But it's fortunate that she has finished the previous one, the introductory chapter.
Output: B
M: Can you check the schedule for flights from Miami to San Jose Costa Rica? ,F: Do you prefer any particular airline? ,M: No, but the fare is important to me.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: You are only concerned with the fare of the flight from Miami to London. (C) F: Oh, the time of the flight from Miami to San Jose Costa Rica is important to you. (D) F: You are only concerned with the price of the flight from Miami to San Jose Costa Rica.
Output: D
M: How's the new job going? ,F: Well, I'm getting used to lots of new things. But I wish the supervisor would give me some feedback.
(A) M: So you mean you used to work at a newspaper but still don't find a new job, right? (B) M: Why do you wish you had a different kind of job? You are not getting used to any new things. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: So you mean you'd like your supervisor's opinion of your work, don't you?
Output: D
M: I talked to fill it today, and he said he'd be coming to the party. ,F: Oh, so he can come after all.
(A) M: You must have known that Philip will go to the party with you. (B) M: I have met him at the party. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Philip has changed his plans. He said he'd be coming to the party.
Output: D
M: I'd like to pick up this firm by 4:00 tomorrow afternoon. ,F: I can have it for you at 2:00 if you'd like.
(A) M: Great! Please send it to me at four o'clock today. Because I need to work by 4:00 tomorrow afternoon. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Thanks. I'll pick it up at two o'clock tomorrow. (D) M: I know that only two rolls will be ready on time. But I do hope I can pick it up at 4:00 today afternoon.
Output: C
F: Wow, I didn't know you were such a great cook. These fake potatoes are to die for. ,M: I've been taking cooking lessons, and you haven't seen anything yet. You're going to love the main course.
(A) F: I'm not surprised that the baked potatoes are your best dish. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: I can see that. I'm sure the next dish is going to be really special. (D) F: I'm not surprised that you will be making something even better next time, those fake potatoes are awful.
Output: C
F: Have you heard the new Beyonc album? It's called lemonade. ,M: No, I haven't listened to it yet. Speaking of lemonade, I could really use something to drink.
(A) F: You haven't heard some new music called lemonade. (B) F: Oh, you like Beyonce. (C) F: You are thirsty. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
F: Would you like to come to the beach with us on Sunday, Joe? ,M: I don't like swimming much. I may go for a cycle ride. ,F: We don't go for swimming. We're going to play volleyball. ,M: I'll come with you then.
(A) F: That's great. We can swim in the natatorium. (B) F: I can't wait to play volleyball with you in the gym (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Then I'll come and ask you to go cycling with me on Saturday.
Output: C
M: Alice, could you return my iPad to me, this afternoon? ,F: This afternoon? Sorry, but I won't be back to London until tomorrow morning. I'll bring it to you in the afternoon.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: OK, you can give me the iPad tomorrow morning. It is really fine. (C) M: OK, you will be back to London this morning and you can give me the iPad tomorrow afternoon. Why not today? (D) M: OK, you can give me the iPad tomorrow afternoon. It is really fine.
Output: D
M: Have you seen my blue sports shirt? ,F: I think it's still in the washing machine. You'll probably have to keep wearing that green T-shirt until the wash is done.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: OK. I will keep wearing my green sports shirt. (C) M: Well. I guess I can wear this green T-shirt a little bit longer. (D) M: That's alright. I can change this green T-shirt so you can wash it afterwards.
Output: C
F: Yesterday's lecture was excellent, right? ,M: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult and I couldn't follow it completely.
(A) F: Why do you find that lecture interesting? (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Why do you find that paper hard to understand? (D) F: Why do you find that lecture long and boring?
Output: B
F: I'm hungry, shall we go for a bite to eat? ,M: Sounds good. ,F: And then, how about going to see the new film? ,M: It's wonderful.
(A) F: We can go to see the new film first then go to the coffee shop to pick Tom up to the restaurant together. (B) F: We can go to the restaurant near the bookstore. The food there is delicious. (C) F: The movie starts at 8:00,we need to go to the cinema first. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
F: Look how thin the mommy is. And she had a baby only 6 months ago. ,M: Yeah, my wife gets really depressed when she sees mom's like that. She had our daughter 2 years ago and she still can't lose weight.
(A) F: So your daughter is 1 years old and your wife lost weight one year ago? (B) F: Wow, your daughter is already 2 years old. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Then your daughter is 3 years old and your wife has lost weight two years ago, right?
Output: B
M: Would you like to come with me to visit Beijing next week? I want to visit a few of the cultural sites there. ,F: I just came back from their last week. I had to attend a lecture there. ,M: Then I'll ask my friend Jim, he might be interested.
(A) F: Hope you can have a good time. I do enjoy visiting some cultural relics in Nanjing. (B) F: Okay, maybe I can come with you because I want to visit my friend in Nanjing again. (C) F: Yeah, I hope Jim can come with you. Attending a lecture in Nanjing really makes me feel tired. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: Shall we go there on foot or by bus? ,F: Lucy said she drive us there . She'll come to pick us up at around 10:00 AM.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Lucy has to take her parents to the bus station with her car, she can't drive us there. (C) M: Ok, we can wait Lucy's car at the roadside. (D) M: We can take the next bus to the bookstore.
Output: C
M: Is that Jack's mother over there? ,F: No, it can't be her. She's traveling with Jack in Canada. That must be his mother's twin sister.
(A) M: Jack's mother is traveling with Tom in Japan. (B) M: So she must be Jack's aunt. (C) M: Jack's sister is traveling with Jack in China 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: B
M: Lucy, could you please turn down the music? I've got to go to bed early. I will catch the first flight to Detroit tomorrow morning. ,F: Oh, sorry. I got it. By the way, Why not set an alarm? ,M: Good idea.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: You have to get up early, why not go to bed early? (C) F: I really think you should turn down the music. It's annoying. (D) F: Have you set the alarm now? I don't want you to be late for school tomorrow.
Output: A
F: What's the weather forecast for the weekend? ,M: It's going to be windy and maybe even snowy on Saturday.
(A) F: Really? It's not going to be windy and it will be sunny at the weekend? (B) F: OK, I see. It's going to be rainy and maybe even snowy on Sunday. So,it will be rainy at the weekend. (C) F: Why do you say it will be snowy at the weekend? It's going to be sunny and maybe even hot on Saturday! (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: Marco, what can you tell me about pizza? ,M: Well, pizza was originally a peasant food, but nowadays pizza can be very expensive.
(A) F: How can you say that pizza tastes terrible? (B) F: I never knew that pizza was once cheap before you told me this. (C) F: Yes, pizza was once cheap, though its was kind of noble food. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: Would you like to go out to dinner or to a movie tonight? ,M: Either one. It's up to you. ,F: Well, then how about dinner and a movie? ,M: That's a great idea.
(A) F: Ok, so let's realize our plan now. (B) F: Thank you, I enjoy this dinner party very much. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: When will this movie about dinner begin?
Output: A
M: Hello, my name is Jaun Arbor and I'm calling to ask about the position advertised in Friday's Daily Mail. ,F: Yes, the position is still open, you could come over and have a talk with us.
(A) M: May I know your name, please? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: When is the project meeting? (D) M: Thank you for showing me the way. It's nice to meet you.
Output: A
F: Hi Jim, long time no see. Do you remember when we hung around at the gym? ,M: Yeah, last summer. We had talked a lot about going to school. We even talked about our future jobs.
(A) F: Yes, we went to school together last summer. (B) F: Yes, we looked for different jobs and went to work last summer. (C) F: Yes, we did exercise at the gym last winter and went to work last summer. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: I'd like a dozen eggs and a bottle of water please. ,M: That's $5 please. Would you like a bag? That's $0.20. ,F: Yes, please.
(A) M: Okay. You mean you'd like a dozen eggs a bottle of wine. And you want a bag. So, you will pay $1. (B) M: So, you'd like a dozen eggs, a bottle of water and a bag. You will pay $5.2. (C) M: Okay. You mean you'd like a dozen eggs a bottle of water. And you want two bags. So, you will pay $5. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: What are your specials today? ,M: We have our usual soup and fruit salad, the soup choices are tomato soup and mushroom soup.
(A) F: Oh, as a fruit store, how can you not have any specials. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Yeah, but your supermarket doesn't have fruit salad, right? (D) F: Why doesn't your restaurant have fruit salad?
Output: B
M: I need to get my paper in, but I also have to go to pay the telephone bill this afternoon. ,F: Don't worry. I'll pay the telephone bill for you, you just turn in your work. ,M: Thanks, it's so nice of you.
(A) F: You are welcome, I'll turn your paper in tomorrow morning after I get to school. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: You are welcome, just text me which bank should I go pay your gas bill. (D) F: You are welcome, it's so nice of you to help me hand in my paper with yours.
Output: B
F: I don't think I can go out to watch the game tonight. I've got a lot of work to do. ,M: Have a bit of fun, you can do your work tomorrow. ,F: Well, in that case, I'll do it tomorrow morning.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Are you going to work tonight? We can go out to watch movie tonight. (C) M: Great. You won't regret to enjoy the game tonight. (D) M: Of course you can enjoy the game tonight, but I have to do your work tonight.
Output: C
M: I really want to go to the concert, but I haven't got a ticket yet. ,F: Leave it to me, I'll organize that, we can go together. ,M: Really? That's wonderful.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: You can go to buy the ticket for the exhibition. (C) F: Yes,I will get the exhibition tickets for us. (D) F: You can find someone to buy the ticket for the exhibition.
Output: A
M: Do you think I should take extra shirts? ,F: Yes, just in case they have additional meeting, you'll need clean shirts.
(A) M: Maybe I'm going to have meetings. (B) M: I'm going to take exercise. (C) M: Maybe you are going to have meetings. And I am just free. (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
M: I'm so glad this term is over. ,F: We both need a break even if we didn't pass all their exams with a very high grade.
(A) M: Ok, teacher, I will study hard in this new semester. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: The boss asked us to go to the meeting at 1 PM. (D) M: You are right, but I believe the teacher will give us high marks.
Output: D
M: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house. ,F: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Any how they're over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.
(A) M: Yeah, I think so, it is unwise for the Edwards to buy a new house at this age. (B) M: That's right, the Edwards surely need to cut down their living expenses, their plan of buying a new phone is not very wise. (C) M: Actually, the Edwards are really well-off, so it won't be a problem for them to buy another car. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: A
F: Excuse me, do you know when the train will arrive? ,M: I'm sorry, the train is behind schedule.
(A) F: You mean the train that has arrived is crowded, right? (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Although the train is late, it has arrived. (D) F: Do you mean the train that has arrived is on time?
Output: B
F: I can't find the starting time for the Shanghai to Beijing train on this schedule. ,M: Look for Shanghai in the left hand column and follow it across until you find the our listed in the Beijing column.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: OK, thank you. I'm looking for a train from Beijing to Shanghai. (C) F: I've been looking for a train schedule. You don't have one? (D) F: Since you don't have a schedule, I'm looking for maps of Beijing and Shanghai.
Output: A
M: It's 10 o'clock. Is it too late for us to call Dr. Smith? ,F: OK. Let's put off till tomorrow.
(A) M: OK. I will make a phone call to Dr. Smith at 11:00. (B) M: OK. I will make a phone call to Dr. Smith tomorrow. (C) M: Dr. Smith was late for the call. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
M: You still have an hour to wait. So relax. ,F: Relax? How can I when I'm so anxious about the interview?
(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: I'm not surprised that you are too nervous to calm down since this is your first time to have a formal interview. (C) M: Maybe you shouldn't wait to be interviewed. (D) M: I can understand that you are too nervous to calm down before your speech.
Output: B
F: Are you enjoying the book I lent you? ,M: It's well written I'm sure, but it's not my cup of tea.
(A) F: What do you think of the content? Why is it not worth reading at all? (B) F: Why don't you like it? Why do you think the content of my book is bad? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Thank you for your excellent comments. I'm very happy that you like my book.
Output: C
M: I saw your advertisement about the X20 model in the morning paper. The monitor seems to be excellent. And the keyboard is not bad. But do you think the price is a bit too high? ,F: I think it's a good buy. The price includes the mouse, you know.
(A) M: The price is definitely too high. Besides, the price doesn't include the mouse. (B) M: Still, it's too expensive for me. (C) M: Everything is fine, except the monitor. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: I went to a picture show last night. What about you? ,M: I watched an exciting football match at home.
(A) F: Show me the pictures you painted last night? (B) F: How was your football game last night? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: What teams were there in the football match you watched last night?
Output: D
M: Welcome to Shanghai. May I see your passport and papers, please? ,F: OK, here you are.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Ok, the check is successful. Please go to the security check area. (C) M: Ok, the check is successful. Welcome to Beijing airport next time. (D) M: Sorry, sir. Our supermarket in Beijing does not provide passport replacement service, please go to the relevant government department.
Output: B
F: How careless I was! I promised to cook dinner for you, but I forget to buy the vegetables. ,M: Never mind. That restaurant in our neighborhood opens 24 hours a day.
(A) F: Are you going to cook dinner for yourself? (B) F: I'm going to eat out. Why don't you go with me? (C) F: OK. Let's eat out together. (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: C
F: Looking for jeans. Ours slim styles are our tightest, we also have straight which are a little looser around the ankles. ,M: I think I'm wearing a boot style now, but they're too loose in the legs. I also have a very small waist.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Then we can discuss other styles of jeans. (C) F: Now that you are not wearing a boot style now, the color of jeans suits you very well. (D) F: Although their legs are too tight, the quality of the jeans is great.
Output: B
F: Hi, Mike. ,M: Hi, where do you work, Linda? ,F: I work at Thomas Cook Travel. I take people on tours to countries in South America. What do you do, Mike? ,M: I am a student, but I have a part-time job in a restaurant.
(A) F: I work as a tour guide, you know. (B) F: I am a waitress. Glad to help you. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: I work tourism management.
Output: A
F: How did your speech go yesterday? ,M: At first I couldn't be relaxed. I don't like speaking in public. But I felt pretty confident after it.
(A) F: Oh, you felt relaxed before the speech yesterday. (B) F: You were so confident before the speech. (C) F: You were wonderful. You didn't feel nervous before the lecture. (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: This is a wonderful day for working in the garden. ,M: Yes, I agree. But I want to play football today. ,F: But you can't. You have promised to help me today. ,M: OK, you're right. I'll help you.
(A) F: OK. You can go out to play the football now. (B) F: Thank you. You can choose any time to go out to buy the flowers. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: So, let's go to the garden now.
Output: D
F: Your backpack is heavy. What are you carrying? ,M: I have a book and a notebook in there for each of my 5 classes. And I always carry my personal computer with me. I also have 2 calculators and about 10 pins.
(A) F: Two computers are enough for working at the cafe. (B) F: Ten books can cost a lot when you buy them online. (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: So you have five notebooks in total. Taking notes separately is an efficient study method.
Output: D
F: How was fishing today, honey? You've been out all day. How many did you catch this time? ,M: We caught three different kinds of fish, two of each of them. The fishing laws only allow you to take back a certain amount. So we kept one of each and let the rest go.
(A) F: So you just caught two fish, right? (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: She has got three couple of ducks just fit to be killed. (D) F: You have caught six fish today.
Output: D
F: Have you read the book for the homework yet? It's really interesting. ,M: I'm having a hard time reading it, because it's all in French. I'm using my dictionary, but my reading skills aren't great.
(A) F: So your problem is not to have a good reading skills. (B) F: You are so great that you can read it without a dictionary. (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: It doesn't influence you even if you don't have a good reading skills.
Output: A