niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Don't worry about your train sickness. I have brought some tablets with me that prevent train sickness. Here, take this one now. I'm sure you'll be alright on the train. ,F: It's very kind of you. By the way where is the dining car? ,M: The dining car is next to the sleeping car. Shall we eat our meals in the dining car? ,F: The attendant will bring some food here. But since the dining car is next to this carriage, we may just as well eat there. ,M: That's alright. How beautiful the scenery is. Look at the vast stretches of green fields. ,F: But it looks lovely only at this time of the year. It's rather dull and lonely in winter. ,M: That's why I prefer to travel in the summer and autumn. ,F: Me, too. I love summer, though it is hot.
(A) M: Really? You don't love summer, so you travel in winter now? (B) M: Yeah, I also don't  prefer to travel in the summer or autumn, so I travel in spring now. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Really? You love summer because it's not hot? And that's why you travel in summer now?
Output: C
M: Don't worry about your train sickness. I have brought some tablets with me that prevent train sickness. Here, take this one now. I'm sure you'll be alright on the train. ,F: It's very kind of you. By the way where is the dining car? ,M: The dining car is next to the sleeping car. Shall we eat our meals in the dining car? ,F: The attendant will bring some food here. But since the dining car is next to this carriage, we may just as well eat there. ,M: That's alright. How beautiful the scenery is. Look at the vast stretches of green fields. ,F: But it looks lovely only at this time of the year. It's rather dull and lonely in winter. ,M: That's why I prefer to travel in the summer and autumn. ,F: Me, too. I love summer, though it is hot. ,M: The train's pulling in. Do we have time to get offen stretch our legs? ,F: You may go out if you want. The train will stop for 1/4 of an hour before it continues on its way. Whatever you do, don't miss it.
(A) M: Really? The train will stop for 1/2 of an hour before it continues on its way? Oh, I want to give up the travel. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Don't worry. I just want to get off and relax and I will not miss it. (D) M: Really? The train will not stop for 1/4 of an hour before it continues on its way? Oh, I want to stop the train.
Output: C
F: Hello, this is Katrina Travel Agency. May I help you? ,M: Yes, this is Edgar. I'll have a holiday. And I'm thinking about traveling abroad with my parents. Can you give me some advice? ,F: Of course. May I ask how long you will plan to travel. ,M: About a week. ,F: OK. What do you have in mind? ,M: I'd love to go to Europe. ,F: You are very lucky we have a special offer for European tours. ,M: Great. Can I have some extra information? ,F: Sure, for family tours, we have 5 European cities on the list. And we'll see Big Ben in London, Eiffel Tower in Paris and other places of interest.
(A) M: It's great that London isn't on the list. I don't plan to go there. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: There is a special offer for Australian tours, but not to Sydney. (D) M: That's great! I love to go to Europe, so Sydney is not on my list.
Output: D
F: Hello, this is Katrina Travel Agency. May I help you? ,M: Yes, this is Edgar. I'll have a holiday. And I'm thinking about traveling abroad with my parents. Can you give me some advice? ,F: Of course. May I ask how long you will plan to travel. ,M: About a week.
(A) F: It's enough for your friends to travel abroad for ten days. (B) F: Seven days is good choice. Your parents must have a happy time. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: You are so happy that you can travel alone for five days.
Output: B
F: Hello, this is Katrina Travel Agency. May I help you? ,M: Yes, this is Edgar. I'll have a holiday. And I'm thinking about traveling abroad with my parents. Can you give me some advice? ,F: Of course. May I ask how long you will plan to travel. ,M: About a week. ,F: OK. What do you have in mind? ,M: I'd love to go to Europe. ,F: You are very lucky we have a special offer for European tours. ,M: Great. Can I have some extra information? ,F: Sure, for family tours, we have 5 European cities on the list. And we'll see Big Ben in London, Eiffel Tower in Paris and other places of interest. ,M: That's just what I am thinking of. I'll talk about this with my parents and call you back. Thank you.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Thanks for calling, Crystal Travel Agency is happy to serve you. (C) F: Please go slowly. I hope you'll consider our Crystal Travel Agency again. (D) F: You are welcome. I'm looking forward to calling me back.
Output: D
M: What happened here? ,F: Our lock was broken, honey. Somebody broke into our house. ,M: Oh, that was me.
(A) F: What? Why did the woman break the lock? (B) F: What? Why did you repair the lock? (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: What? Why did you break the lock?
Output: D
M: What happened here? ,F: Our lock was broken, honey. Somebody broke into our house. ,M: Oh, that was me. ,F: You? What? What the hell are you talking about? ,M: I left my keys inside so I had the log broken. ,F: But you can't leave with an open door. ,M: I have got to buy a new lock, plus the security guard won't let any stranger in. ,F: Oh, you are always a troublemaker.
(A) M: Don't worry. I'll get a new lock. We will be safe. (B) M: Don't worry. I'll open the door. The police will come soon. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Don't worry. I'll get a new lock because we don't have the security guard.
Output: A
F: Good morning, John. Have you finished reading the novel by Dickens borrowed from the library? ,M: No, I caught a cold 2 days ago. I only finish reading half of it. ,F: I'm sorry to hear that. How are you feeling now? ,M: I'm feeling better today. ,F: How many days do you plan to finish reading it? ,M: About 3 days I think.
(A) F: Now that you've finished two-thirds of the reading, it's normal to finish it in two days. (B) F: Didn't you catch a cold five days ago? Why do you want to read the book after three days? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Why will it be five days after you've read two-thirds of the book?
Output: C
F: Good morning, John. Have you finished reading the novel by Dickens borrowed from the library? ,M: No, I caught a cold 2 days ago. I only finish reading half of it. ,F: I'm sorry to hear that. How are you feeling now? ,M: I'm feeling better today.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: It's great that you've finished two-thirds of your reading even though you've caught a cold. (C) F: You've finished reading the novel I bought! Too fast! (D) F: I'm sorry to hear that you caught a cold two days ago.
Output: D
M: How are your new neighbors Nancy? ,F: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy. ,M: What do you mean? ,F: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.
(A) M: So, your neighbor's son drives too fast, which bothers you a lot. And he comes home every night around 9:00? (B) M: Really? Your neighbor's son comes home every night around 10:00? And his radio wakes your children, which brothers you? (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: So, although Brian and Lisa are not wide awake, your neighbor's son plays his guitar loudly, which greatly brothers you?
Output: B
M: How are your new neighbors Nancy? ,F: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy. ,M: What do you mean? ,F: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake. ,M: Oh no. ,F: Oh yes, sometimes it takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: So, the noise stops when the car is turned off but fortunately Brian and Lisa are not wide awake? (C) M: So, your neighbor's daughter is driving you crazy and the nosie stops at midnight? Oh, that's terrible! (D) M: Really? The noise stops when the car is turned off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake?
Output: D
M: How are your new neighbors Nancy? ,F: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy. ,M: What do you mean? ,F: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake. ,M: Oh no. ,F: Oh yes, sometimes it takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again. ,M: Have you tried talking to them? ,F: We haven't even really met them yet except to say a quick hello. I hate to get off on the wrong foot. ,M: You are not going to like them when you do meet them if he keep on simmering. ,F: I know, but I feel stupid complaining. ,M: You said yourself is driving you crazy. ,F: Well, you know how early I have to get up to be here at the office. I'm just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. They're so irritable when I get home in the afternoon. ,M: Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift or planned for the yard or something. Then you could ask about their son whether they have any other children and they'll be sure to ask about yours. ,F: Yeah, and then what? ,M: Then you could mention that the hardest thing at this stage is getting your kids to get to sleep at night. ,F: And keeping them asleep. ,M: That's the idea and you should do it soon. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to do politely.
(A) F: The shorter I wait, the harder it will be to do politely? So, your suggestion is that I should call the neighbors to complain? (B) F: So, you mean as I don't hate to get off on the wrong foot, your suggestion is that I should introduce my children to the neighbors? (C) F: So, you mean I should bring the neighbors a gift to start the topic? Oh, that's great. The longer I wait, the harder it will be to do politely. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
M: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute? ,F: Sure, Fred. What is it? ,M: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but.
(A) F: So you want to get Bob' s grade of my history class? (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: No problem! I' ll check Helen' s average grade in English. (D) F: Oh? Did Sam take my chemistry midterm?
Output: B
M: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute? ,F: Sure, Fred. What is it? ,M: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but. ,F: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that higher score? ,M: Probably not. The problem is that I have to have a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from our government. Otherwise, I'll have to find a part time job. I'm afraid it is difficult for me to put all my heart in my study if I have to work in my spare time. I'll probably get an A in history and a B in maths, but I'll get a C in chemistry.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Sounds great that you can get A in history and maths. Happy for you! (C) F: You must have put in a lot of effort to get A in maths and chemistry! (D) F: Don' t be sad! At least you can get an A in history. Everything will be alright!
Output: D
F: Hi, my name is Catherine. ,M: I'm John. It's nice to meet you. ,F: Do you know what this professor is like? ,M: I have no idea. This is my first year. ,F: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from? ,M: I'm from San Francisco. ,F: I've been there a few times. It's a great city. ,M: Where are you from? ,F: I grow up in this area. ,M: So you know all the fun places to hang out, right? ,F: Yeah, the best places are in the heart of downtown. There are a lot of clubs and bars. ,M: Oh, I see. Do you know what you are majoring in yet? ,F: Not yet. I'm leaning towards business. But that's only if I can't get into computer science. How about you? ,M: I want to go to medical school. So I'll probably end up majoring in biology.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: How did you know you'll end up within science? (C) F: You mean you are likely to major in biology. (D) F: So you are major in Biology as I do?
Output: C
F: Hi, my name is Catherine. ,M: I'm John. It's nice to meet you. ,F: Do you know what this professor is like? ,M: I have no idea. This is my first year. ,F: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from? ,M: I'm from San Francisco. ,F: I've been there a few times. It's a great city. ,M: Where are you from? ,F: I grow up in this area. ,M: So you know all the fun places to hang out, right? ,F: Yeah, the best places are in the heart of downtown. There are a lot of clubs and bars. ,M: Oh, I see. Do you know what you are majoring in yet? ,F: Not yet. I'm leaning towards business. But that's only if I can't get into computer science. How about you? ,M: I want to go to medical school. So I'll probably end up majoring in biology. ,F: That's cool. ,M: Is the weather this bad all the time in the fall? ,F: No, this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much. You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies. Seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.
(A) M: I don't like rainy days like what the weather like now. (B) M: It's sunny now at least. I enjoe the winter sunshine.. (C) M: I don't like the cloudy weather now. But it is the typical autumn like you said. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
M: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on? ,F: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they? ,M: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes. ,F: That's a good idea, but who are Mac and Dick?
(A) M: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. They put no seats only to avoid washing dishes. (B) M: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. They put no seats only to reduce the cost. (C) M: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. They put no seats not only to avoid washing dishes, but also to make people eat quickly. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
M: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on? ,F: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they? ,M: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes. ,F: That's a good idea, but who are Mac and Dick? ,M: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. Later a businessman called Ray Kroc asked to buy their business. ,F: Did the two brothers agree? ,M: Yes, they sold the business to Ray for $27,000,000. ,F: So today there are so many chain stores of McDonald's, right? ,M: Exactly, but which McDonald's do you think sells the most hamburgers in the world every day? ,F: I guess a certain one in New York. ,M: No, no. It's the Hong Kong's McDonald's. ,F: It's hard to believe.
(A) M: It's unbelievable right? The McDonald's in Hong Kong sells the most hamburgers everyday. (B) M: Yes. The McDonald's in Los Angeles sells the most hamburgers everyday. (C) M: Yes. The McDonald's in New York sells the most hamburgers everyday. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on? ,F: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they? ,M: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes. ,F: That's a good idea, but who are Mac and Dick? ,M: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. Later a businessman called Ray Kroc asked to buy their business. ,F: Did the two brothers agree? ,M: Yes, they sold the business to Ray for $27,000,000.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: So Mac and Dick sold McDonald's to Ray Kroc for $25 million, right? (C) F: You mean that McDonald's makes $ 27 million every year? (D) F: So Mac and Dick sold McDonald's to Ray Kroc, right?
Output: D
M: Elizabeth, what's your question? ,F: Excuse me, could you tell me what a yard sale is? ,M: As the name suggests, it's a sale held in someones yard selling used goods. ,F: What can I get there? ,M: You can find books, records, cups and furniture. You name it and they will have it.
(A) F: You said books, cups and furniture. Wow, that sounds useful to me. (B) F: Cool. So I can buy books and food, but unluckily no furniture. (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: I can find first-hand treasures and records in the sale. Awesome.
Output: A
M: Elizabeth, what's your question? ,F: Excuse me, could you tell me what a yard sale is? ,M: As the name suggests, it's a sale held in someones yard selling used goods. ,F: What can I get there? ,M: You can find books, records, cups and furniture. You name it and they will have it. ,F: Why do American people love to buy secondhand goods? ,M: To save money, of course. Some people even hope to find treasures there. ,F: I see. ,M: Actually many westerners like other peoples' objects. Even rich people search through used goods for a treasure.
(A) F: Of course. Saving money with the secondhand goods is a smart lifestyle. (B) F: Buying secondhand stuff saves money, but everything in yard sale is new. (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: You mean they don't want to save money, but simply to find treasures.
Output: A
M: Which season do you like the most? ,F: I like summer the most. But at the same time I hate it. I like summer because it's warm. I don't mind the heat and I like the longer days so I can do more activities like swimming, bicycling and many other outdoor activities. I usually take a short vacation during the summer so I always look forward to that. However, the part about summer I hate the most is during the rainy season. When it gets hot along with the rain and the wind, it gets terrible.
(A) M: So, you like the heat of summer but you don't like the longer days? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: So, you like the rain of summer and you never hate the summer? (D) M: Okay, I see. You like the warmth of summer and you like summer the most?
Output: D
M: Which season do you like the most? ,F: I like summer the most. But at the same time I hate it. I like summer because it's warm. I don't mind the heat and I like the longer days so I can do more activities like swimming, bicycling and many other outdoor activities. I usually take a short vacation during the summer so I always look forward to that. However, the part about summer I hate the most is during the rainy season. When it gets hot along with the rain and the wind, it gets terrible.
(A) M: So, you mean you do not like summer but you enjoy bicycling in the rain in summer, right? (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: So, you really mind the heat in summer but you enjoy taking a long holiday in summer, right? (D) M: So, you mean you don't like the longer days in summer but you enjoy doing activities outdoors?
Output: B
F: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday? ,M: Yes, a very special plan. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks. ,F: Volunteer work in a zoo? How did you hear that they needed volunteers? From the newspaper or TV? ,M: Neither. A friend of mine working there told me the other day.
(A) F: I also read newspaper, but I did not find any information about volunteers needed in hospital. (B) F: From which TV program did you know that a zoo needs volunteers for 3 weeks on the holiday? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Your friend told you the news that you can work together with him in that zoo? That is pretty cool.
Output: C
F: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday? ,M: Yes, a very special plan. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks. ,F: Volunteer work in a zoo? How did you hear that they needed volunteers? From the newspaper or TV? ,M: Neither. A friend of mine working there told me the other day. ,F: Have you sent your application yet? ,M: I sent it a week ago and luckily it was approved by the manager yesterday afternoon. ,F: What specific things will you do? ,M: I will help to feed the animals.
(A) F: Can you touch the animals while feeding them? The volunteer job is cool if you do! (B) F: What a pity. If you were approved, you would be able to feed animals in the zoo. (C) F: You mean you will be a volunteer who takes photos in the zoo for 3 weeks? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: A
M: I'd like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour. ,F: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with? ,M: Your Tour Company doesn't seem to know the small town very well. We were always getting lost.
(A) F: So you're quite happy that you were taken to another town, right? (B) F: I'm sorry you didn't get good service Sir. I will try my best to fix it. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: I apologize for overcharging you on the trip, but we know the town very well.
Output: B
M: I'd like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour. ,F: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with? ,M: Your Tour Company doesn't seem to know the small town very well. We were always getting lost. ,F: How did you like your room? ,M: The room was very noisy and we couldn't get to sleep.
(A) F: Oh, the room you bought was small, but you love it, don't you? (B) F: I see. Your room was a little bit noisy, but it didn't bother you sleeping. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Oh, my dear, your room was dirty when you were on a business trip.
Output: C
M: I'd like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour. ,F: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with? ,M: Your Tour Company doesn't seem to know the small town very well. We were always getting lost.
(A) F: I am also a tourist and it's my first time here, too. But our group is very good. (B) F: Ma 'am, welcome to our hotel. You'd like to book a room for one week, right? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything else you don't like about this trip?
Output: D
F: I hear you are planning to travel abroad. ,M: Yes, I'm going to the United States. Where do you think I should go?
(A) F: So you want me to recommend some places for you? (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: So you want me to recommend some places to study? (D) F: So you want me to introduce you a beach in Japan?
Output: A
F: I hear you are planning to travel abroad. ,M: Yes, I'm going to the United States. Where do you think I should go? ,F: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington DC, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles. ,M: Someone has suggested that we go to Hawaii. ,F: Yes, you should consider Hawaii too. It's definitely worth a visit. There are some beautiful beaches there. ,M: I would definitely enjoy some beautiful sunshine. ,F: That's right. I've been there twice with my parents and they both agree it is really a wonderful place.
(A) M: It is your favorite place, because you've been there 3 times. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Yeah, it is a great place to go with family. I'll take Hawaii in my consideration. (D) M: Wow! Great! You have been there with your parents for 5 times!
Output: C
M: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast? ,F: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while. ,M: What did you think of Los Angeles? ,F: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car.
(A) M: You were so disappointed by Los Angeles? I see. You find the West Coast trip terrible. (B) M: So you enjoyed the wonderful trip there, though you didn't like Los Angeles at all. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: You never tell us how you feel about the West Coast and why you skipped Los Angeles.
Output: C
M: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast? ,F: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while. ,M: What did you think of Los Angeles? ,F: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car. ,M: And was the weather good? ,F: Oh yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angelus and cool, but comfortable in San Francisco.
(A) M: You mean, with hardly any tree in Los Angeles, it's very noisy there. (B) M: I didn't expect it to be so hot in LA. Luckily, you could take subway. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: No subway and terrible bus service? No wonder you don't like LA at all.
Output: C
M: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast? ,F: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while. ,M: What did you think of Los Angeles? ,F: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car. ,M: And was the weather good? ,F: Oh yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angelus and cool, but comfortable in San Francisco. ,M: Cool in San Francisco? Not surprising? ,F: Yeah, it surprised me a bit too. We didn't take any sweaters or anything. And they say it's always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It's probably the most beautiful city in the US. All those hills, the bay and those charming old Victorian houses. ,M: So you like it better than Los Angeles?
(A) F: Let me think. It was warm and nice there, while it was too hot in Los Angeles. (B) F: Not really. It was actually a little cold there, so I had to bring some sweaters with me. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Yes, especially the weather in San Francisco. Neither hot nor cold. Comfortable.
Output: D
M: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast? ,F: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while. ,M: What did you think of Los Angeles? ,F: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car. ,M: And was the weather good? ,F: Oh yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angelus and cool, but comfortable in San Francisco. ,M: Cool in San Francisco? Not surprising? ,F: Yeah, it surprised me a bit too. We didn't take any sweaters or anything. And they say it's always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It's probably the most beautiful city in the US. All those hills, the bay and those charming old Victorian houses. ,M: So you like it better than Los Angeles? ,F: Oh yes, there is much more to see and do, and because it's smaller than Los Angelus, it's a bit easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars and of course, the cable cars, too.
(A) M: So it's small and has good transportation, making moving convenient, though you prefer LA. (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: Oh, there is no cable cars in San Francisco, but the subways make things more convenient. (D) M: I see. Though San Francisco is bigger, it has smaller population, making the traffic easier.
Output: B
M: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend? ,F: Not at all, David. ,M: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend? ,F: Mountain climbing? Me? ,M: Yes, you.
(A) F: Mountain climbing in the summer holiday? It would be too hot to go, dad. (B) F: I have plans a fortnight later, so I can't join. Why don't you go next weekend? (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Thank you for inviting me to mountain climbing, but I have plans next weekend.
Output: C
M: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend? ,F: Not at all, David. ,M: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend? ,F: Mountain climbing? Me? ,M: Yes, you. ,F: Why me? ,M: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to build your strength and balance. ,F: Wait a minute, are you talking about hiking or mountain climbing? ,M: Mountain climbing, the tougher one. ,F: I never did that before. Do I need any training before I go? ,M: Yes. You better take some instructional courses at the climbing gym.
(A) F: Well, mountain climbing helps build muscles, but it's just hiking next weekend. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: There's no need. I alway go mountain climbing to build my strength and balance. (D) F: Sure, dad. I will join you next weekend so as to improve confidence and balance.
Output: B
M: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend? ,F: Not at all, David. ,M: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend? ,F: Mountain climbing? Me? ,M: Yes, you. ,F: Why me? ,M: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to build your strength and balance. ,F: Wait a minute, are you talking about hiking or mountain climbing? ,M: Mountain climbing, the tougher one. ,F: I never did that before. Do I need any training before I go? ,M: Yes. You better take some instructional courses at the climbing gym. ,F: You can't be serious. ,M: I'll take you to my gym tomorrow. ,F: Can I say no? ,M: Don't worry so much. I'll also find you a partner. ,F: Partner? What for? ,M: You need a partner to manage the climbing rope for you. ,F: My God. ,M: When you first start, you'll get tired quickly and suffers slightly sore forearms the day after, but later on, you'll get accustomed. ,F: I'm not going. It's not my type of workout. I'd rather stay at home and serve on the Internet. Thank you all the same.
(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 free next weekend. I'll take instructional courses as you suggested. (C) M: Come on, the partner can take good care of you and manage your rope. (D) M: A partner should manage the climbing rope. You did well as my partner.
Output: C
F: Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you. ,M: Oh, what's the job? ,F: The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for? ,M: Yes. Does it say what kind of job it is? ,F: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. ,M: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA. ,F: There is nothing about that, but it does say that they are looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, right?
(A) M: Yes. But they want someone with an MBA, while I don't have it. (B) M: Yes. Although I have an MBA, I never live abroad or have any work experience. (C) M: Yes. I can speak German and I'm glad that they want someone who can speak foreign languages. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you. ,M: Oh, what's the job? ,F: The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for? ,M: Yes. Does it say what kind of job it is? ,F: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. ,M: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA. ,F: There is nothing about that, but it does say that they are looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, right? ,M: Yes, when can I apply for the job? ,F: The third of July is the closing date, so you've got exactly a month. Do you want me to email you the advert, so you can see it yourself?
(A) M: Sure, thanks! But it's already August, I don't think I can apply the job on time. (B) M: Sure, thanks! The next month is June, so I've got 2 months to apply the job. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: Sure, thanks! Now is June, so I've got enough time to apply the job.
Output: D
F: Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you. ,M: Oh, what's the job? ,F: The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for? ,M: Yes. Does it say what kind of job it is? ,F: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. ,M: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA. ,F: There is nothing about that, but it does say that they are looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, right? ,M: Yes, when can I apply for the job? ,F: The third of July is the closing date, so you've got exactly a month. Do you want me to email you the advert, so you can see it yourself? ,M: Yes, that would be great.
(A) F: OK. I'll meet you right away and show you the job advertisement myself. (B) F: OK. I'll email the advert to you. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: OK. I'll email the advert to you. You'd better apply the job quickly because you only have several days to apply it.
Output: B
F: London Hotel, how can I help you please? ,M: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown. ,F: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room? ,M: Double, please. My son will be with me.
(A) F: Okay, I see. You want to book a room for next week and you want a single room, right? (B) F: OK, I see. Your brother will be with you and you want to book a double room, right? (C) F: OK, I see. You mean you want to book a double room as your son will be with you, right? (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: London Hotel, how can I help you please? ,M: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown. ,F: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room? ,M: Double, please. My son will be with me. ,F: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir? ,M: Wednesday to Friday. Now check out on Saturday morning.
(A) F: Okay, I see. You will stay in hotel from Monday to Wednesday, and you will stay in the hotel for three nights, right? (B) F: So, you want to stay in the hotel from Wednesday to Friday and you will stay in this hotel for three nights, right? (C) F: Really? Now check out on Saturday evening? So, you will stay in the hotel for four nights, right? Okay, I see. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
F: London Hotel, how can I help you please? ,M: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown. ,F: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room? ,M: Double, please. My son will be with me. ,F: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir? ,M: Wednesday to Friday. Now check out on Saturday morning. ,F: OK. What time will you be here on Wednesday? ,M: About 5:30 PM. Can we book a table for dinner? We'd like to eat about half an hour after we get there. ,F: Certainly.
(A) M: Okay, we will be there on Wednesday about 5:00 PM and then we want to eat around 5:30. (B) M: Okay, we will be there on Wednesday about 5:30 PM and then we want to eat around 6:00. (C) M: Okay, we will be there on Friday about 5:30 PM and then we want to eat around 6:00. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
F: What was your first job dad? ,M: I was a factory worker. ,F: Were you? Was that boring? ,M: No, I enjoyed it. Mum's first job was in a cafe. She worked there when she was a student.
(A) F: Wow, I didn't know mom used to serve in a cafe. No wonder she makes delicious coffee. (B) F: Your first job was similar to mom's job when she was at school. Both are at office. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: My mom was working in a cafe at past. Your first job was also there, did you meet her?
Output: A
F: What was your first job dad? ,M: I was a factory worker. ,F: Were you? Was that boring? ,M: No, I enjoyed it. Mum's first job was in a cafe. She worked there when she was a student. ,F: Wow, what about aunt Beth? ,M: She was a secretary in an office. ,F: And Grandma? ,M: She sold ice cream and drinks. ,F: So was she a shop assistant? ,M: No, she worked in a cinema actually.
(A) F: Haha, your first job was in a cinema? That could be a fashion at your time. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Aunt Lucy used to work in a cinema. She must have watched many films. (D) F: Grandma used to play film tapes in a cinema, so were your first job, darling.
Output: B
M: Hi Lucy, what's your favorite TV program? ,F: I like sports programs best, especially tennis. I really prefer playing to watching.
(A) M: So you like watching sports on TV best because you like playing better than watching, don't you? (B) M: So you like watching sports on TV best, don't you? (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: I didn't realize that you like watching game shows on TV most and don't like playing sports.
Output: B
M: Hi Lucy, what's your favorite TV program? ,F: I like sports programs best, especially tennis. I really prefer playing to watching. ,M: What about your best friend Rosie? What does she like to watch? ,F: Her favorite shows are game shows where teams answer questions and win prizes. What programs do you like best Tim? ,M: Oh, I really enjoy exciting films. My best friend Carl prefers watching the international news.
(A) F: I didn't expect Carl liked watching international news best. (B) F: Rosie not only likes watching international news, but also hates watching game shows. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Do you mean your brother Tim likes watching international news best?
Output: A
F: What are some of the good things about being a teenager? ,M: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring. ,F: What are the bad things? ,M: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our parents but it's never enough. You aren't allowed to buy what you want.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: I see. Parents don't allow you to buy anything you want, though they give you a lot of money as an exchange for housework. (C) F: Teenagers have to do housework. It's good that you like doing housework. (D) F: You can't buy the thing you want as a teenager. I also feel that's bad.
Output: D
F: What are some of the good things about being a teenager? ,M: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring. ,F: What are the bad things? ,M: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our parents but it's never enough. You aren't allowed to buy what you want. ,F: What do you think it's like being an adult? ,M: Well, adults have to look after their family. They have responsibilities. I feel more sorry for my mom. She's always rushing around and she has to go to work as well. She doesn't have to work on Thursdays and Fridays. But she has loads of different things to do in a day like shopping, uh, cooking, taking me to swimming.
(A) F: Your mother works from Monday to Thursday every week, so she may have a rest on the other three days. (B) F: That's five days' work a week. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: So she can only rest on Fridays. You should help your mother do more housework.
Output: B
F: What are some of the good things about being a teenager? ,M: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring. ,F: What are the bad things? ,M: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our parents but it's never enough. You aren't allowed to buy what you want. ,F: What do you think it's like being an adult? ,M: Well, adults have to look after their family. They have responsibilities. I feel more sorry for my mom. She's always rushing around and she has to go to work as well. She doesn't have to work on Thursdays and Fridays. But she has loads of different things to do in a day like shopping, uh, cooking, taking me to swimming.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: I agree. She is too busy to go shopping and to do any cooking! (C) F: You believe her life is boring, for she never do anything except working. (D) F: I also think she lives a wonderful life. She works one day a week and goes shopping every weekend. That's my dream.
Output: A
M: Hello, everyone. On tonight's program, we have Janet Stott from a travel agency, who's going to talk about visiting the UK. Welcome to the program, Janet. First, telephones. Most people will probably want to phone home sometime during their stay in the UK.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Your travel is so famous! I can' t believe you invited me to talk about my experience in China! (C) F: It' s my great pleasure to come to your studio. The experience in the UK really impressed me. (D) F: I' m happy to be back in your studio. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Bob Smith.
Output: C
M: Hello, everyone. On tonight's program, we have Janet Stott from a travel agency, who's going to talk about visiting the UK. Welcome to the program, Janet. First, telephones. Most people will probably want to phone home sometime during their stay in the UK. ,F: Well, there aren't many red phone boxes left these days. Nowadays, some phone boxes in big cities are like mini Internet cafes, you can phone or e-mail from them. Here is a good tip, phone after 6:00 o'clock PM, calls are cheaper in the evenings until 8:00 o'clock in the morning.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: That will be the best if calls are cheaper from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 a.m in the US. (C) M: Oh really!? You mean calls are cheaper from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 a.m. (D) M: I' m not kidding. Internet cafes in the UK only open from 6:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Output: C
M: Hello, everyone. On tonight's program, we have Janet Stott from a travel agency, who's going to talk about visiting the UK. Welcome to the program, Janet. First, telephones. Most people will probably want to phone home sometime during their stay in the UK. ,F: Well, there aren't many red phone boxes left these days. Nowadays, some phone boxes in big cities are like mini Internet cafes, you can phone or e-mail from them. Here is a good tip, phone after 6:00 o'clock PM, calls are cheaper in the evenings until 8:00 o'clock in the morning. ,M: Really? OK, now on to hotels. Hotels are expensive in Britain, aren't they? ,F: Yes, they are. But you can always find a cheaper youth hostel. Look for hostels with a YHA sign they're usually clean and comfortable. ,M: That's true.
(A) F: All the Britain youth hostels I've been to are very clean! (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: China is very strict about this and the youth hostels are clean. (D) F: I have to say, the youth hostels are expensive and uncomfortable.
Output: A
M: Who do you work for at the moment? ,F: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
(A) M: So you've worked for the BBC since ten years ago, haven't you? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: You mean you've been working for EU since 15 years ago, right? (D) M: I didn't expect you to work for VOA since ten years ago.
Output: B
M: Who do you work for at the moment? ,F: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU. ,M: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before? ,F: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was 11.
(A) M: Since you grew up in the United States, why have you never been an interpreter? (B) M: I didn't expect you grew up in Argentina and lived there until you were 11. (C) M: You grew up in the UK, so you've been an interpreter in the EU since 10 years ago, right? (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
M: Who do you work for at the moment? ,F: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU. ,M: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before? ,F: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was 11. ,M: That's interesting, have you traveled much? ,F: Oh, yes. I've been to all over Europe and many parts of South America. ,M: Why did you go to these places? ,F: Well, mostly for pleasure. But 3 years ago, I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories in Buenos Aires for the BBC.
(A) M: So you went to Argentina three years ago to work for the EU, didn't you? (B) M: So you went to Argentina three years ago to work, didn't you? (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: So you went to Argentina three years ago for sightseeing because you didn't work for the BBC, did you?
Output: B
F: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself? ,M: Yes, I had a wonderful time. ,F: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early. ,M: Why? What did your professor say? ,F: He didn't say anything. He was still in the shower. His wife opened the door. ,M: So they were still getting ready? Well, Americans usually show up at a party about 20 or 30 minutes late. But you weren't too early.
(A) F: Excuse me, do you know how to get to the Sao paulo's city center? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: It seems I need to adapt to American customs as soon as possible. (D) F: I don't have any time problems in the US. But here is UK, I think I feel a little confused.
Output: C