niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Henry, you don't look very well. Are you OK? ,M: I'm afraid I have a serious stomachache. ,F: There is nothing wrong with your lunch? What did you eat before that? ,M: You know I had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast. But that wasn't enough for me. I felt hungry. So I bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream. ,F: You ate that much shortly after breakfast? That's not good for you. What did you do after that? ,M: I had a PE lesson. We had a test and I needed to run quickly. I finished 200 meters in just 24 seconds. Here was a pretty good record. I felt thirsty after that, so I drank two cans of coke. Hmm, I ate a mango pudding afterwards. ,F: A cheeseburger, an ice cream, two cans of coke and a mango pudding, then you have your lunch with vegetables, meat and rice. No one eats in this way. It's ridiculous. No wonder you have a stomachache.
(A) M: Wow, so you agree that it's healthy to eat in my way? (B) M: I understand that you may think my way of eating is strange, but I'm used to eating pudding after breakfast. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Come on, don't say it's silly to eat in my way. I will change.
Output: D
F: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life? ,M: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me. ,F: What kind of stories? ,M: Brian Sharpe, author of over 100 historical novels, lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from Sydney. But is he happy? (?). ,F: Is that why you have refused many interviews? ,M: I'm tired of being told that I must be unhappy because I'm rich and successful. I'm not unhappy.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Why do these people make up successful stories for you even though you are not? (C) F: IYou care too much about your privacy, you should show your real life instead of making up stories. (D) F: Why are hiding my questions? Are they too direct to you to answer?
Output: A
F: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life? ,M: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me. ,F: What kind of stories? ,M: Brian Sharpe, author of over 100 historical novels, lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from Sydney. But is he happy? (?). ,F: Is that why you have refused many interviews? ,M: I'm tired of being told that I must be unhappy because I'm rich and successful. I'm not unhappy. ,F: Understood. And I'm wondering if you follow a similar pattern of writing.
(A) M: Although I have gained success and happiness, I am always pursing an innovation in writing. (B) M: Indeed I am rich, but I don't feel any happiness because I am always alone. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Dan Brown is a successful and happy man, but I am not.
Output: A
F: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life? ,M: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me. ,F: What kind of stories? ,M: Brian Sharpe, author of over 100 historical novels, lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from Sydney. But is he happy? (?). ,F: Is that why you have refused many interviews? ,M: I'm tired of being told that I must be unhappy because I'm rich and successful. I'm not unhappy. ,F: Understood. And I'm wondering if you follow a similar pattern of writing. ,M: I know what you mean. Do I write similar stories? I say no. ,F: So, how do you create your heroes? ,M: My heroes live? They think for themselves. All their stories are drawn from life, my life, my friends' lives, including my friends in many books. ,F: Sounds good to me.
(A) M: Thanks, following a fixed pattern is a tedious job and I want something brand new. (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: I don't like follow a fixed pattern but I want to follow the non-realistic writing style. (D) M: Thanks, It is one of my goals to write over 100 historical novels one day but it's a long way to go.
Output: A
M: Mary, this is Mike. Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go bowling tomorrow night, but we don't have a way to get there. If you drive, we'll pick up the tab for the bowling. How about it? ,F: Well, it sounds like fun. But actually I've really got a lot of homework to do just now.
(A) M: Come on, you just need to drive us there and we'll pay the movie tickets for you. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Well, I'll discuss the homework with you, but since you have finished all your homework right now, why not let us discuss now? (D) M: Come on, since you have finished all your homework right now, why not come to Jerry's apartment with us?
Output: B
M: Mary, this is Mike. Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go bowling tomorrow night, but we don't have a way to get there. If you drive, we'll pick up the tab for the bowling. How about it? ,F: Well, it sounds like fun. But actually I've really got a lot of homework to do just now. ,M: Oh, come on, Mary. It'll be fun. Make you relax. You'll study better. ,F: I really can't. I've got a chemistry exam on Monday. And a book report due on Tuesday which I'm really getting nervous about. I don't think I'd enjoy it much. But thanks a lot for thinking of me. Sorry, I can't help you out.
(A) M: Just don't worry about the chemisrty class on Monday, that's really good news you will come with us. (B) M: Well, don't worry about that, you will definitely have a good performance in yoru English exam. (C) M: Alright, don't worry about that, you will definitely have a good performance in yoru chemistry exam. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
M: So what are you going to do over the holidays, Merry? Are you going anywhere? ,F: I really wanted to go somewhere. You know, swim, walk on the beach. But I doubt we'll be able to do those now. We're going to be here over the break. ,M: How come? ,F: Justin's got to work. Just yesterday, his boss called him in and told him he had to work. Then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation. So Justin's got to cover for him. Well, anyway, I'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work.
(A) M: So you have to look after the kids of your boss, Justin, right? Sounds boring. (B) M: Don't you think it's wasteful to look after your friend Justin's kids on holiday? (C) M: Oh, both you and your husband Justin can be with your kids during holiday. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: D
M: So what are you going to do over the holidays, Merry? Are you going anywhere? ,F: I really wanted to go somewhere. You know, swim, walk on the beach. But I doubt we'll be able to do those now. We're going to be here over the break. ,M: How come? ,F: Justin's got to work. Just yesterday, his boss called him in and told him he had to work. Then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation. So Justin's got to cover for him. Well, anyway, I'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work.
(A) M: So you are planning to go swimming while Justin stays with the kids, right? (B) M: You are such a wonderful mother! You will stay with your kids during holiday. (C) M: Oh, you need to work at the office, but who will look after your kids? (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: I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Can you help me? ,F: OK. How about getting your father a new wallet? This brown leather one is only $25.
(A) M: This wallet will be my teacher's day gift to my English teacher. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: My mother will love it. It will be a mother's day gift. (D) M: That's a good idea. My dad's wallet is broken. I'll just buy him a new one.
Output: D
M: I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Can you help me? ,F: OK. How about getting your father a new wallet? This brown leather one is only $25. ,M: Emm, the design is good and the color is my father's favorite. However, I don't have that much money. I'm just a student.
(A) F: If you don't like the design of this brown leather wallet, you can look at the blue one, which is the fashion this year. (B) F: Your father likes black, sorry, we don't have black wallet at the moment. (C) F: As a student, this game is too expensive for you to afford. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Can you help me? ,F: OK. How about getting your father a new wallet? This brown leather one is only $25. ,M: Emm, the design is good and the color is my father's favorite. However, I don't have that much money. I'm just a student. ,F: OK. How much do you have? ,M: $10. I have been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have.
(A) F: What kind of housework do you do for your mother to earn money? (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: How much money did your classmate lent you? (D) F: You got a computer for helping your mom with the housework. That's great.
Output: A
M: I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Can you help me? ,F: OK. How about getting your father a new wallet? This brown leather one is only $25. ,M: Emm, the design is good and the color is my father's favorite. However, I don't have that much money. I'm just a student. ,F: OK. How much do you have? ,M: $10. I have been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have. ,F: Hmm, how about this tie? ,M: That's really pretty, but the price tag says $15. I know I don't have that much. ,F: Well, the tie is on sale now. It costs $8 only.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: So I can get this tie for only $2? (C) M: Then I can use the remaining $2 to buy my mother a present. (D) M: Here's $10. You need to give me $8 back.
Output: C
F: Good morning, young man. What's your name, please? ,M: My name is Zhang Ming. I'm 12 years old now. Can you introduce your doctors? ,F: We doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places. People with eye problems can come to us. We give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free.
(A) M: Wow, the books in this library are so interesting! (B) M: That's great! I need the doctors in this hospital. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Yes, I have a fever and I want to buy some medicine.
Output: B
F: Good morning, young man. What's your name, please? ,M: My name is Zhang Ming. I'm 12 years old now. Can you introduce your doctors? ,F: We doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places. People with eye problems can come to us. We give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free. ,M: I started to have problems with my eyes when I was 7. Now I can't see things clearly. Can you help me?
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: You mean you have had the eye problem for five years, right? (C) F: Even if you had 7 years of eye problem since you were 8, we could cure it. (D) F: Why you can see things clearly? You said you had 12 years of eye problems.
Output: B
F: Good morning, young man. What's your name, please? ,M: My name is Zhang Ming. I'm 12 years old now. Can you introduce your doctors? ,F: We doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places. People with eye problems can come to us. We give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free. ,M: I started to have problems with my eyes when I was 7. Now I can't see things clearly. Can you help me? ,F: Yes, of course. We'll try our best. ,M: My parents don't have enough money for the medicine or the operation. ,F: Don't worry. We get donations from all over the world. You don't have to pay.
(A) M: Really? If I don't need to pay much, I'm willing to receive treatment right now. (B) M: I'm afraid that I couldn't pay a lot of money to treat my sister's eye problem. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: My sister will be very happy if she know she can cure her eye for free.
Output: C
F: Well, I'd like to think about the chair. I like it, but white gets dirty so quickly. ,M: Oh, it washes very easily. A little soap and water will remove any spots. ,F: Well. ,M: Look! A few weeks ago, another customer called me up and ordered the second one for her father. She thought the chair was great. ,F: Yes, it is really comfortable. There is no doubt about it, but the decision is up to you. You can look around and come back if you like. Of course I can't guarantee the chair will still be here. Is this the only one you have?
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: You never care about whether it is comfort or not. (C) M: You never care about color. (D) M: You're really picky about color.
Output: D
F: Well, I'd like to think about the chair. I like it, but white gets dirty so quickly. ,M: Oh, it washes very easily. A little soap and water will remove any spots. ,F: Well. ,M: Look! A few weeks ago, another customer called me up and ordered the second one for her father. She thought the chair was great. ,F: Yes, it is really comfortable. There is no doubt about it, but the decision is up to you. You can look around and come back if you like. Of course I can't guarantee the chair will still be here. Is this the only one you have? ,M: The last one in stock. They've been selling like hot cakes.
(A) F: Dear, I'd rather choose this color. (B) F: Dear daughter, I want this chair. (C) F: I want to buy this chair. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: Hi, you look excited. What happened? ,M: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: You are going to attend a singing contest? Good for you. (C) F: You are going to attend an English debate? Good for you. (D) F: You are going to attend a CBA match? Good for you.
Output: B
F: Hi, you look excited. What happened? ,M: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it. ,F: Great! You have a good voice. By the way, are they giving prizes? I remember last time you got a pocket radio in the English contest. ,M: It is said an ipad mini will be given as a reward to the first prize winner. ,F: So cool. I bet you can get the first prize. Good luck!
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: Thank you! I am going to win that iPad Mini. (C) M: Thank you! I am going to win that pocket radio. (D) M: Thank you! I am going to win that iPad Mini in the coming English contest.
Output: B
F: Hi, my name is Susan. What's your name? ,M: My name is Lin Fang. I'm from China. It's nice to meet you Susan. ,F: Nice to meet you too, Lin Fang. So, are you a new student here? ,M: Yes, I came here just last week. My father is working here and he wants me to study here. So I moved here with my mother about a week ago. It's really exciting to be here.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: So, you come to study, don't you? (C) F: Oh, what are you working for? (D) F: Good! Where have you been?
Output: B
F: Hi, my name is Susan. What's your name? ,M: My name is Lin Fang. I'm from China. It's nice to meet you Susan. ,F: Nice to meet you too, Lin Fang. So, are you a new student here? ,M: Yes, I came here just last week. My father is working here and he wants me to study here. So I moved here with my mother about a week ago. It's really exciting to be here. ,F: You speak very good English. I can't believe you've been in America for only about a week. ,M: Well, I attended an international school when I was in China. We had American teachers who taught us English. Have you been to China?
(A) F: Nope. No wonder you speak such good English after long time staying in US. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: So you attended to a international school in America since you came last month. (D) F: No wonder. Your father speak good English and you can learn from him!
Output: B
F: Hi, my name is Susan. What's your name? ,M: My name is Lin Fang. I'm from China. It's nice to meet you Susan. ,F: Nice to meet you too, Lin Fang. So, are you a new student here? ,M: Yes, I came here just last week. My father is working here and he wants me to study here. So I moved here with my mother about a week ago. It's really exciting to be here. ,F: You speak very good English. I can't believe you've been in America for only about a week. ,M: Well, I attended an international school when I was in China. We had American teachers who taught us English. Have you been to China? ,F: Yes, I traveled to Chengdu with my parents last summer. There was so much to see there. So which city are you from? ,M: Shanghai.
(A) F: Beijing? One of my friends is form Beijing as well. She came to America last month too. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Oh, you came from Shanghai. It is a pity that I didn't go to Shanghai last winter When we visit China. (D) F: Oh, I've been to your city Shanghai too last summer. It is a great city for sightseeing and live.
Output: D
F: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please. ,F: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer? ,M: The first, please. What would I have for supper then? ,F: Rice, chicken, tomato and egg soup, and some lettuce.
(A) M: Great, these are some of my favorite types of French food. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Great, I love having Chinese food as lunch! (D) M: Great, these are some of my favorite types of Chinese food.
Output: D
F: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please. ,F: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer? ,M: The first, please. What would I have for supper then? ,F: Rice, chicken, tomato and egg soup, and some lettuce. ,M: That will be fine. When can I get it, please? ,F: Within 20 minutes. May I have your name and room number, please? ,M: Sure. It's Adam Green, in room 408.
(A) F: Well noted, Sir. We will bring your beverage within ten minutes. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Got it, Sir. We will bring your lunch within twenty minutes. (D) F: Got it, Sir. We will bring your supper within twenty minutes.
Output: D
F: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you? ,M: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please. ,F: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer? ,M: The first, please. What would I have for supper then? ,F: Rice, chicken, tomato and egg soup, and some lettuce. ,M: That will be fine. When can I get it, please? ,F: Within 20 minutes. May I have your name and room number, please? ,M: Sure. It's Adam Green, in room 408. ,F: Let me repeat your order. Mr. Green, in room 408. Rice, chicken, beef, tomato and egg soup and some lettuce for supper. Right? ,M: Oh, no beef. ,F: OK.
(A) M: Great, I'm sure I'm going to enjoy the tomato and beef soup. (B) M: I'm allergic to beef, please don't put it in any of your dishes. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Great, I'm going to love the chicken soup as lunch.
Output: B
M: Lisa, you don't look quite right. What's wrong? ,F: I just watched a film. It scared me almost to death. I thought it was going to be a very touching story, but it turned out to be a terribly frightening movie. Do you like watching movies like that?
(A) M: I don't like touching movies like the one you watched. (B) M: You mean frightening movies like that? I love them. Life needs a bit of excitement. (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 can't agree that you said the movie was interesting. I feel it boring.
Output: B
M: Lisa, you don't look quite right. What's wrong? ,F: I just watched a film. It scared me almost to death. I thought it was going to be a very touching story, but it turned out to be a terribly frightening movie. Do you like watching movies like that? ,M: Yes. Watching movies like that can really help me relax and forget all my worries. ,F: So what's your favorite scary movie? ,M: The sixth Sense. I watched it 6 years ago. I was just 12 years old then. I was really scared.
(A) F: You are only 12 years old. It's normal that you don't like watching scary movies. (B) F: So you are 16 now. Maybe you can try more scary movies. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: You are 18. I guess you won't be scared now.
Output: D
F: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden? ,M: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.
(A) F: Wow, what animal she got in the mountain? Looks so cool. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Yeah, it seemed that your aunt Dianna was in a mountain. (D) F: What animal she kept in her garden when she took the picture?
Output: A
F: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden? ,M: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains. ,F: What does she do? ,M: She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state from other states or countries. Because of her work, she often travels around the world.
(A) F: Taking different photos of different places is your aunt Dianna's job. (B) F: Wow, that's sounds interesting! Where does she usually to go to study animals? (C) F: I envy her for she can go sightseeing a lot around country. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
M: Maria, do you like to read? ,F: Yeah. But right now I'm really busy with work, so I don't have alot of time to read. But when I'm on vacation or whenever I have free time, I like to read books.
(A) M: So, right now you're not really busy with work and you read all the time? (B) M: OK, I see. You have a lot of time to read but you only read at work. (C) M: Really? You don't like to read and you don't have much time to read? (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
M: Maria, do you like to read? ,F: Yeah. But right now I'm really busy with work, so I don't have alot of time to read. But when I'm on vacation or whenever I have free time, I like to read books. ,M: What kind of books? ,F: I like to read novels the most, but I also like biographies. And I enjoy reading about teaching practices, so that I can become a better teacher. And a little bit of history, too.
(A) M: Really? You dislike to read novels and your favorite type of book is the biography? (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Really? You don't like history book at all and your favorite type of book is novel? (D) M: Okay, I see. Your favorite type of book is novel but you also like biographies.
Output: D
M: Maria, do you like to read? ,F: Yeah. But right now I'm really busy with work, so I don't have alot of time to read. But when I'm on vacation or whenever I have free time, I like to read books. ,M: What kind of books? ,F: I like to read novels the most, but I also like biographies. And I enjoy reading about teaching practices, so that I can become a better teacher. And a little bit of history, too. ,M: And what about concerts? Do you enjoy going to concerts? ,F: I don't go to music concerts very often, but I like to go see musicals and I also like to go to sporting events.
(A) M: OK. You're a teacher but you like to see musicals and go to sporting events. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Oh, really? You are a musician, but you don't like to go see musicals? (D) M: So, you mean as an athlete, you don't like to go to sporting events?
Output: A
M: Hi, there. Did you just move in? ,F: Yes, my family just moved from Dallas. We moved because of my husband's work. ,M: I see. Well, welcome to the building. I'm sure you will like the residents very much. ,F: So far, everyone has been quite friendly.
(A) M: Yes, everyone is friendly in our workplace. Welcome to work with us. (B) M: Yes, everyone in our apartment is not so friendly. You should be careful then. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Yes, everyone is friendly. Because here we are in is a fancy restaurant, everyone is gentlemanly.
Output: C
M: Hi, there. Did you just move in? ,F: Yes, my family just moved from Dallas. We moved because of my husband's work. ,M: I see. Well, welcome to the building. I'm sure you will like the residents very much. ,F: So far, everyone has been quite friendly. ,M: And this is one of the best neighborhoods in San Antonio, as I'm sure you know. ,F: Yes, we've heard great things. ,M: What does your husband do for work? ,F: He owns several restaurants. Right now, his brothers are managing them. We moved here, so that he could open another one here.
(A) M: Your husband owns several restaurants in Dallas? You must be having a lovely life! (B) M: Your husband owns several restaurants in San Antonio? You must be very rich! (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Your husband owns several restaurants in San Antonio. Why are his restaurants managing by his sisters?
Output: B
M: Hi, there. Did you just move in? ,F: Yes, my family just moved from Dallas. We moved because of my husband's work. ,M: I see. Well, welcome to the building. I'm sure you will like the residents very much. ,F: So far, everyone has been quite friendly. ,M: And this is one of the best neighborhoods in San Antonio, as I'm sure you know. ,F: Yes, we've heard great things. ,M: What does your husband do for work? ,F: He owns several restaurants. Right now, his brothers are managing them. We moved here, so that he could open another one here. ,M: What kind of restaurant? ,F: Middle Eastern food. ,M: How delicious! That is my wife's favorite kind of food.
(A) F: You wife likes Thai food. That's great! We owned a Thai food restaurant. (B) F: You wife likes Middle Eastern very much. I have the same taste as your wife. (C) F: You wife likes Thai food but hate Middle Eastern one? What about you? (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
M: Hi, there. Did you just move in? ,F: Yes, my family just moved from Dallas. We moved because of my husband's work. ,M: I see. Well, welcome to the building. I'm sure you will like the residents very much. ,F: So far, everyone has been quite friendly. ,M: And this is one of the best neighborhoods in San Antonio, as I'm sure you know. ,F: Yes, we've heard great things. ,M: What does your husband do for work? ,F: He owns several restaurants. Right now, his brothers are managing them. We moved here, so that he could open another one here. ,M: What kind of restaurant? ,F: Middle Eastern food. ,M: How delicious! That is my wife's favorite kind of food. ,F: What's yours? ,M: Thai. ,F: Are there a lot of Thai restaurants around here? ,M: A few. The majority of the restaurants are Mexican. ,F: That makes sense. We are very close to the border here. I'm sure there are some excellent ones. ,M: Yeah, let me know if you ever want any advice. I know the best places.
(A) F: OK. Now, I will give you some advice on Thai restaurants there. You like Thai food best, right? (B) F: I will make good friend with your wife since your introduce. Now, I will give you some advice on Chinese restaurants there. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: OK. Now, I will give you some advice on Italy restaurants there. You like Italian food best, right?
Output: A
M: Hey! Can I ask you for a favor? ,F: Sure. ,M: I'm trying to learn how to cook. Eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Yes,eating out is a good idea to save money, better than cooking by yourself. (C) F: Yes, it is ture.Cooking for yourself is a good way to save money. (D) F: Oh, she'll be happy if you cook for your mother.
Output: C
M: Hey! Can I ask you for a favor? ,F: Sure. ,M: I'm trying to learn how to cook. Eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money. ,F: That's a good idea. What do you want to make? Shall I teach you how to roast a chicken? ,M: Well, maybe later. Right now I have this pack of eggs. Unfortunately, I have never made eggs before. ,F: What? You don't know how to cook eggs? ,M: No. My mom always made everything for me. That's why I'm asking for your help. ,F: OK, I'll help you. Start by boiling some water, that's the easiest way to cook an egg.
(A) M: OK. I should crack the egg first and then boil some water. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Ok! Crack the egg first and then heat up some water. (D) M: I knew to sart with boiling water, but how? And then what?
Output: D
F: Next week is your birthday party. How exciting! What do you want for your birthday? ,M: Well, a car like yours would be fantastic. ,F: Hmm...Maybe not a car just yet. You're only turning 9, you know? How about a doll?
(A) M: Of course, a toy car would be great. I'm happy you didn't suggest a doll. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: I can't believe that your first idea is to give a 19-year old man a doll as gift. (D) M: What? You mean you are going to buy me, a boy, a doll? I don't think I like it.
Output: D
F: Next week is your birthday party. How exciting! What do you want for your birthday? ,M: Well, a car like yours would be fantastic. ,F: Hmm...Maybe not a car just yet. You're only turning 9, you know? How about a doll? ,M: Mom, I'm a boy. Boys don't play with stupid dolls, but a machine gun would be OK, too. ,F: Well, not this time. Maybe we could get you a nice dress and a little purse, son. Maybe... ,M: Maybe I should change my name to Mary since you seem to want a daughter so badly?
(A) F: I believe you'll love the doll for your birthday next month, my daughter. (B) F: You know I was only joking, son. You'll turn 18, a grown-up, tomorrow. (C) F: It's just a joke for my little son. Come on, I'll buy you a toy car next week. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
F: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you. ,M: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order?
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: We will send purchase order in tow days from Chicago, Mr. Smith. (C) F: In one day or two. Normally it will take two days in preparing from here in Chicago. (D) F: We will send it in two days from here New York to Chicago.
Output: C
F: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you. ,M: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order? ,F: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order. ,M: No problem. But I'll have to check another purchase order, which is to be finished this Friday. Now I'm in Shanghai on business. Anyway, I'll let you know when I come back, and then we can sign a contract.
(A) F: No problem, now that you are visiting the manager in NY, we can sign the contract later. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Sure, we can have a online meeting after you finish your business trip in NY. (D) F: No problem, please contact me once you finish your business trip.
Output: D
F: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you. ,M: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order? ,F: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order. ,M: No problem. But I'll have to check another purchase order, which is to be finished this Friday. Now I'm in Shanghai on business. Anyway, I'll let you know when I come back, and then we can sign a contract. ,F: Thanks. ,M: Well, I'm afraid we can't send the products until after the Christmas Holidays. We will begin our holiday in New York next Tuesday and our company will be closed for 2 weeks. ,F: That's alright. We'll try to have a meeting for the details of the order and send it to you this Thursday. I hope you tell your market manager about it.
(A) M: Thank you, I will tell the sales manager to receive the purchase order this Thursday then. (B) M: Thanks! I will tell him that you are going to send purchase order this Thursday. (C) M: No problem, please let me know once you send the purchase order this Friday. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
F: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you. ,M: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order? ,F: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order. ,M: No problem. But I'll have to check another purchase order, which is to be finished this Friday. Now I'm in Shanghai on business. Anyway, I'll let you know when I come back, and then we can sign a contract. ,F: Thanks. ,M: Well, I'm afraid we can't send the products until after the Christmas Holidays. We will begin our holiday in New York next Tuesday and our company will be closed for 2 weeks. ,F: That's alright. We'll try to have a meeting for the details of the order and send it to you this Thursday. I hope you tell your market manager about it. ,M: OK. Once we get our purchase order, we will begin preparing your bookings. ,F: Thanks. We need the products in one month. ,M: Fine.
(A) F: Thank you, we hope to receive them in 3 days. (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: Thank you. Can we receive them in two weeks? (D) F: When do you expect to receive the products? In one month?
Output: B
M: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon. ,F: Alright. To Washington or to New York? ,M: To New York, please.
(A) F: Here is your ticket to Washington for tomorrow afternoon. (B) F: Sorry. The tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: I'm sorry. The tickets to Chicago for today have been sold out.
Output: B
M: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon. ,F: Alright. To Washington or to New York? ,M: To New York, please. ,F: I'm sorry. the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out, but we still have some left for this evening. ,M: For this evening? I'm not used to traveling in the evening. ,F: Why? An evening flight will cost much less. ,M: I think it's more dangerous to travel at night.
(A) F: To travel to Washington at night is too late. I understand! (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: I agree with you that it' s dangerous to travel at night. (D) F: Don' t worry! To jump into water is not dangerous at all!
Output: C
M: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon. ,F: Alright. To Washington or to New York? ,M: To New York, please. ,F: I'm sorry. the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out, but we still have some left for this evening. ,M: For this evening? I'm not used to traveling in the evening. ,F: Why? An evening flight will cost much less. ,M: I think it's more dangerous to travel at night. ,F: So what about a flight tomorrow morning? It takes off at 6:06 and it arrives at New York one and half hours later.
(A) M: Oh I can do this flight to China which arrive at 8:40 am. (B) M: So, I will arrive in the United Kingdom at 7:36 am. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Bob! Wake up! You have to get up at 6:06 am!
Output: C
M: Grace, I heard from the personnel manager that you're going to be sent to Singapore. Are you looking forward to it? ,F: Sure, Steve. This gives me a chance to work with Taylor.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: Why are you not looking forward to working in Singapore, Grace? (C) M: Yes, it is a great opportunity for you to learn form him, Grace. (D) M: I hope that you and Taylor will enjoy the trip to Singapore. Congratulations!
Output: C
M: Grace, I heard from the personnel manager that you're going to be sent to Singapore. Are you looking forward to it? ,F: Sure, Steve. This gives me a chance to work with Taylor. ,M: Yes, he is a good manager. You'll learn a lot from him.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Yes, you are right! It is a great opportunity for me to learn from him. (C) F: Yes, the CEO Taylor said to be a great man but easy-going. (D) F: Really? I started to worry about his bad-temper will give me a bad life.
Output: B
M: Hasn't it been hard for you without your sister and brother, mom? ,F: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven't seen each other for a long time. ,M: Mom, I have a surprise for you. I'll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally.
(A) F: Really? You don't want me to come with you and you go to Russia for my wishes? (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: Really? You mean you will go to Russia for business? Oh, that's a great surprise! (D) F: You will go to Russia for business? Don't worry, it hasn't been hard for me without my sister and mom.
Output: C
M: Hasn't it been hard for you without your sister and brother, mom? ,F: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven't seen each other for a long time. ,M: Mom, I have a surprise for you. I'll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally. ,F: No, Sam. It's very thoughtful of you, but I'm too old and sick to travel so far.
(A) M: Really? You don't think you are old and sick to travel? And you refuse my invitation because you haven't prepared for the trip? (B) M: OK, I see. You refuse my invitation because you are unsuitable for such a trip and you think you are too old and sick to travel so far. (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: Really? You think you are not sick to travel but you refuse my invitation because you prefer to travel with your sister?
Output: B
F: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick? ,M: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy, because they've never been away on their own before and didn't know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day, they didn't want to go home because they were having such a great time.
(A) F: It is too bad that kids didn't get used to the new environment and didn't have a good time in the end. (B) F: Well, it is common that children felt unfamiliar with the new environment at first. (C) F: It is a pity that they are unhappy to attend the trip the whole time. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick? ,M: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy, because they've never been away on their own before and didn't know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day, they didn't want to go home because they were having such a great time. ,F: What sort of things did you do with them? ,M: Well, there were some trips, including a visit to Hardwick Castle. That was what we did on the first day. I think they were expecting it to be rather boring, especially when they heard they were having a guided tour. But they were wrong. The guide was very interesting. He told them some interesting stories and really made the history of the castle come alive.
(A) F: I am sorry that they found the guide was bored. (B) F: I am glad that they were satisfied with the guide. (C) F: So they were annoyed with the guide but satisfied with the trip. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: B
F: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick? ,M: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy, because they've never been away on their own before and didn't know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day, they didn't want to go home because they were having such a great time. ,F: What sort of things did you do with them? ,M: Well, there were some trips, including a visit to Hardwick Castle. That was what we did on the first day. I think they were expecting it to be rather boring, especially when they heard they were having a guided tour. But they were wrong. The guide was very interesting. He told them some interesting stories and really made the history of the castle come alive. ,F: I can imagine. What sort of sports activities did they do? ,M: Ceiling, climbing, horse-riding and the like. And on the last day, we had a barbecue, which was their favorite. The kids enjoyed it very much. They all promised to come and get together again next year.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: So house-riding was their favorite,right? (C) F: So some of them loved barbecuing while others liked sailing the best. (D) F: So after all, they liked barbecuing the best.
Output: D
F: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick? ,M: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy, because they've never been away on their own before and didn't know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day, they didn't want to go home because they were having such a great time. ,F: What sort of things did you do with them? ,M: Well, there were some trips, including a visit to Hardwick Castle. That was what we did on the first day. I think they were expecting it to be rather boring, especially when they heard they were having a guided tour. But they were wrong. The guide was very interesting. He told them some interesting stories and really made the history of the castle come alive. ,F: I can imagine. What sort of sports activities did they do? ,M: Ceiling, climbing, horse-riding and the like. And on the last day, we had a barbecue, which was their favorite. The kids enjoyed it very much. They all promised to come and get together again next year.
(A) F: That's so nice they wanted to get together again next year. (B) F: Well, they got along well with each other partly because they all had known each other before. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: But they were all like babies that they were all homesick at first.
Output: A
M: How are things tonight, Jane? ,F: Very quiet. I'll be ready to go home now, so how do you like working at night? ,M: It's fine. After 3 months without a job, any work is OK with me. ,F: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again. ,M: You'd better believe it. How long have you worked here? ,F: Not very long. I was hired right before Christmas last year. The job is not difficult, but I'd like to find something better. It's hard to make ends meet on this salary. ,M: I know. I've got 2 kids and I'm in debt. Luckily, my wife works, too. The bad thing is, she leaves for work right after I get home. ,F: Oh, that reminds me. My husband asked me to get some bread at the store. I'd better go now. They close at midnight.
(A) M: I am very glad to attend this interview. (B) M: You go and pick up the baby later, honey. (C) M: Here comes the boss. Let's get down to work. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
M: How are things tonight, Jane? ,F: Very quiet. I'll be ready to go home now, so how do you like working at night? ,M: It's fine. After 3 months without a job, any work is OK with me. ,F: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again. ,M: You'd better believe it. How long have you worked here? ,F: Not very long. I was hired right before Christmas last year. The job is not difficult, but I'd like to find something better. It's hard to make ends meet on this salary.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Your salary is low, your work is difficult. (C) M: I agree. It's hard to make ends meet on this salary. (D) M: What is your job difficulties lie in?
Output: C
M: How are things tonight, Jane? ,F: Very quiet. I'll be ready to go home now, so how do you like working at night? ,M: It's fine. After 3 months without a job, any work is OK with me. ,F: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again. ,M: You'd better believe it. How long have you worked here? ,F: Not very long. I was hired right before Christmas last year. The job is not difficult, but I'd like to find something better. It's hard to make ends meet on this salary. ,M: I know. I've got 2 kids and I'm in debt. Luckily, my wife works, too. The bad thing is, she leaves for work right after I get home. ,F: Oh, that reminds me. My husband asked me to get some bread at the store. I'd better go now. They close at midnight.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: Why are you leaving your job now? (C) M: You want to buy bread, but the store closes in the afternoon. (D) M: Please go over there and buy some bread.
Output: D
M: Hello, uh I'm a first-time caller. My problem is that my father went away on a business trip and I borrowed his new car, but I had an accident. I was not hurt, but the car was broken. ,F: Where is your mother? ,M: She is away, visiting some friends. ,F: Alright, go on. ,M: Well, I told my father the car was lossed. Someone had stolen it.
(A) F: You were hurt in the accident? Is it serious, my dear son? (B) F: So you lost your car? You can use your father's for a while. (C) F: Well, it's unfortunate that you got injured in the train accident. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: D
M: Hello, uh I'm a first-time caller. My problem is that my father went away on a business trip and I borrowed his new car, but I had an accident. I was not hurt, but the car was broken. ,F: Where is your mother? ,M: She is away, visiting some friends. ,F: Alright, go on. ,M: Well, I told my father the car was lossed. Someone had stolen it. ,F: Oh, you should've told your father the truth. He would understand about a car accident and he would be glad you weren't hurt. ,M: I'm not too sure about that. ,F: Give it a try, young man, because the truth is always better than a lie. ,M: OK. I think you're right.
(A) F: You were injured in the accident, but you will still go for a business trip? (B) F: Go on, young man. Just tell your father the truth about his car. Don't be afraid. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Since you weren't hurt in the train accident, surely you can go visiting friends.
Output: B
M: Hi, Ruth. What's up? ,F: Well, the students union needs a couple of volunteers to show the new students around next week. Would you be able to help out?
(A) M: My pleasure. I'll work part-time after class. (B) M: My pleasure. You'll show the new students around. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: My pleasure. I'll attend a Student's Union meeting.
Output: C