niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Tony, two universities have offered to accept you as their student, which would you like to go to? ,M: Can you give me some advice? ,F: California University is near your hometown, while Washington University is 700 miles away. ,M: I don't mind the distance. What about the fees? ,F: Washington University charges about $12,000 a year, while California University charges about $9,000. ,M: I hear there are more foreign students in Washington than in California. ,F: That's because it is in the capital of the US, and more courses are offered there, too.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: You are right. It must because California is the capital of the US. (C) M: You are right. It must because Washington is the capital of the US. (D) M: You are right. It must because there are fewer courses.
Output: C
F: Tony, two universities have offered to accept you as their student, which would you like to go to? ,M: Can you give me some advice? ,F: California University is near your hometown, while Washington University is 700 miles away. ,M: I don't mind the distance. What about the fees? ,F: Washington University charges about $12,000 a year, while California University charges about $9,000. ,M: I hear there are more foreign students in Washington than in California. ,F: That's because it is in the capital of the US, and more courses are offered there, too. ,M: Well, I still can't decide which University to choose. ,F: Then you should go and visit both of them. This is the only way to help make your mind up.
(A) M: I will go Washington myself to see whether I like it there. (B) M: I will go and visit two universities to see which one I like better. (C) M: I will ask someone else for advice. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: Have you booked the train tickets? ,M: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10. ,F: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris? ,M: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morning, we'll have to pay 410. ,F: Can we get to the airport at 11? ,M: Yes, it's only 30 minutes from the railway station to the airport. ,F: Then we'll take the plane, leaving at midnight.
(A) M: What can we do during the 6 hours one the train? (B) M: It'll take us 260 pounds each to take the 4-hour train. (C) M: We'll stay on the train for 6 hours until midnight. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
F: Have you booked the train tickets? ,M: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10. ,F: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris? ,M: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morning, we'll have to pay 410. ,F: Can we get to the airport at 11? ,M: Yes, it's only 30 minutes from the railway station to the airport. ,F: Then we'll take the plane, leaving at midnight.
(A) M: Do you want to take the plane at midnight or morning? Tell me so that I can book the tickets. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: The plane tickets is way too far from our affordability so I just take plane out of my consideration. (D) M: There's just one flight from London to Paris and it leaves too late.
Output: A
F: Have you booked the train tickets? ,M: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10. ,F: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris? ,M: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morning, we'll have to pay 410. ,F: Can we get to the airport at 11? ,M: Yes, it's only 30 minutes from the railway station to the airport. ,F: Then we'll take the plane, leaving at midnight.
(A) M: We'll have to pay 410 in total for the plane tickets if we we leave at midnight. (B) M: Considering we'd like to avoid unnecessary cost, we'll spend 520 for the plane tickets. (C) M: It must be exhausted to take the plane in the midnight so let's take the morning one, which will cost 820 pounds. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: B
F: Mike, I'm going to Washington tomorrow, do you have anything to be taken to professor Yang? ,M: Yes, Helen. I finished the article, if you will take it to him that will save me a trip. ,F: I'm glad to.
(A) M: Thank you for helping me! That helped a lot. When are you going tomorrow? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Thank you for taking my arcital to profssore Huang, Helen. (D) M: Or may be I can find someone else, becuase you are going to New York tomday.
Output: A
F: Mike, I'm going to Washington tomorrow, do you have anything to be taken to professor Yang? ,M: Yes, Helen. I finished the article, if you will take it to him that will save me a trip. ,F: I'm glad to. ,M: Please ask him to read the article and point out any mistakes and I will try to correct them when I take it back. ,F: Have you printed it out? ,M: Not yet. Someone else is using the machine. ,F: Then can you print it before 4:50? ,M: Sure, I will take it to your office.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: Great! We can go to New York to see professor together tomorrow. (C) F: No problem. I'll wait for you. And I'll take it to professor Huang today. (D) F: Sure, I'll wait you at my office. Make sure you arrive before 4:50.
Output: D
M: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby?
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: So you are here to  ask an introduction since your doctor said I  need an outside interest. (C) F: So you are here to ask for advice. (D) F: So you are here to ask for advice since your doctor said you need a inside interest.
Output: C
M: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby? ,F: Well, electronics might be fun, but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment, do you? ,M: No, I don't want to buy expensive equipment. I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting? ,F: Collecting umbrellas? I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies, but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument, do you?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Well. I think that collecting umbrellas is very unusual even if I have never heard of any unusual hobbies (C) M: Well. I think that collecting umbrellas is very expensive even if I have never heard of any unusual hobbies (D) M: Well. I think that collecting umbrellas is very unusual.
Output: D
M: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby? ,F: Well, electronics might be fun, but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment, do you? ,M: No, I don't want to buy expensive equipment. I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting? ,F: Collecting umbrellas? I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies, but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument, do you? ,M: Yes, I play the violin, but I want to do something different. What's your hobby? ,F: My hobby is stamp collecting. I've been collecting stamps since my childhood. And it's a lot of fun. Have you ever had a stamp collection? ,M: No. I've never had a stamp collection. It's difficult and it takes a long time to build a good stamp collection, doesn't it? ,F: Yes, building a good collection takes a long time. But a rare set of stamps can be very valuable. I can see that you're not interested in stamp collecting. So how about sports?
(A) M: It helps me get my mind off my work so I began to collect stamps since I was a teenager. (B) M: Building a good stamp collection is not difficult so I began to collect stamps since I was a teenager. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: But a rare set of stamps is worth a fortune.
Output: D
M: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby? ,F: Well, electronics might be fun, but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment, do you? ,M: No, I don't want to buy expensive equipment. I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting? ,F: Collecting umbrellas? I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies, but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument, do you? ,M: Yes, I play the violin, but I want to do something different. What's your hobby? ,F: My hobby is stamp collecting. I've been collecting stamps since my childhood. And it's a lot of fun. Have you ever had a stamp collection? ,M: No. I've never had a stamp collection. It's difficult and it takes a long time to build a good stamp collection, doesn't it? ,F: Yes, building a good collection takes a long time. But a rare set of stamps can be very valuable. I can see that you're not interested in stamp collecting. So how about sports? ,M: Yes, I am interested in sports. I want something I can do on weekends. Do you think golf would take my mind off my job?
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: I think it is good for you to play golf as your hobby since you don't like sports. (C) F: I think it is good for you to play the violin since you don't like sports. (D) F: I think it is good for you to collect electronics since you don't like sports.
Output: A
F: Hi Paul, I heard you're working on a new book. What is it about? ,M: It's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning, a town surrounded by beasts.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: What? Your book about a brave girl's adventures, it must be a interesting story that happens in a city. (C) F: What? Your book is about a brave girl's adventures? That must be very interesting! (D) F: Oh, I don't think some ugly but kind beasts is a good topic, compared with that one, I love your last book which was about the adventurous girl who lives in village drowning, a town surrounded by beasts.
Output: C
F: Hi Paul, I heard you're working on a new book. What is it about? ,M: It's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning, a town surrounded by beasts. ,F: It sounds thrilling. Why did you decide to write such a book? ,M: I visited a friend about 2 months ago. He has a daughter, who was very shy. She doesn't dare talk to other people. So I decided to write a book about bravery to encourage her. ,F: How much have you finished? ,M: About 1/3. I think I'll finish it within 2 months. ,F: What will you do after you finish it? ,M: Well, I think I deserve a holiday. I've been writing all the time.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: I think you should write another book, since you have already finished your book. (C) F: Yeah, you should really take a holiday after writing the book, I know it is tiring. (D) F: Yeah, you should take a holiday after finishing your thesis, it is really tiring.
Output: C
M: You've reached the number of the student registration office, if you want to reach the admissions office, press 1. For general information, press 2. Good morning, admissions office. Can I help you? ,F: Yes, my name is Terry and I'm interested in finding out whether history 107 is full yet.
(A) M: You called the wrong office. This is general office. Did you press 2? You should have pressed 3. (B) M: I see, you must have pressed 1. If you want to ask for accommodation, I'm afraid you have to ask general office. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Miss, this is Dean's office. I think you press the wrong button 3.
Output: C
F: What can I do for you, Sir? ,M: I'm Tom in room 508, and I want a wake-up call tomorrow morning. ,F: At what time? ,M: 6:15 am, please.
(A) F: Sure. A morning call for you at 7:00 tomorrow morning, right? (B) F: OK. You are from room 608 and you want a morning call at 6:15, right? (C) F: OK. You ask for a morning call at 6:15, right? Do you need anything else? (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: The food looks really delicious. ,M: Sure it is, the wedding ceremony is wonderful, too. ,F: The bride looks so happy today. Are you a friend of Catherine's? ,M: Yes, we were in the same class at college. How about you? ,F: I'm a close friend of David's. How handsome he is in wedding clothes today. Well, may I have your name please? ,M: Jackson. I'm working in Chengdu, but I worked in Wuhan a year ago, and you? ,F: My name is Janet. I'm living in Mianyang. Ah, life in Chengdu, is it exciting?
(A) M: I've been working in Wuhan all the time. (B) M: Before working in Chengdu, I lived and worked in Mianyang. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: I've just moved in Chengdu this year.
Output: D
F: The food looks really delicious. ,M: Sure it is, the wedding ceremony is wonderful, too. ,F: The bride looks so happy today. Are you a friend of Catherine's? ,M: Yes, we were in the same class at college. How about you? ,F: I'm a close friend of David's. How handsome he is in wedding clothes today. Well, may I have your name please? ,M: Jackson. I'm working in Chengdu, but I worked in Wuhan a year ago, and you? ,F: My name is Janet. I'm living in Mianyang. Ah, life in Chengdu, is it exciting?
(A) M: I really enjoy the food of Jackson and Catherine's wedding ceremony. (B) M: Nice to meet you in David and Catherine's wedding ceremony. (C) M: David and Catherine's wedding ceremony is such a terrible celebration. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
M: Hi, this is Tom. I'm just calling to let you know that I will be late for today's meeting. ,F: Oh, I see, that's not good. We have a meeting with clients. So you really should be on time. ,M: Yes, I know, it's just that my car was stolen and now I'm in the taxi. Right now the traffic's really bad as well, so really don't know when I'll be able to make it into the office. ,F: Um, well, thanks for calling. I'll inform Mr. Darren that you'll be late. I don't think he will be too angry.
(A) M: Thanks. I am at my home now and I'll go immediately. (B) M: Thanks. I am at my office now and I'll go home immediately. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Thanks. I am in a taxi and I'll be home in no time.
Output: C
M: Hi, this is Tom. I'm just calling to let you know that I will be late for today's meeting. ,F: Oh, I see, that's not good. We have a meeting with clients. So you really should be on time. ,M: Yes, I know, it's just that my car was stolen and now I'm in the taxi. Right now the traffic's really bad as well, so really don't know when I'll be able to make it into the office. ,F: Um, well, thanks for calling. I'll inform Mr. Darren that you'll be late. I don't think he will be too angry. ,M: That's a relief. I know we have this important meeting and that I should be there. ,F: Oh, one moment, please. I have just been informed that the clients are also running late. They said there're stuck in traffic, too. It looks like everything will be OK.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Oh, no! The clients were caught in the traffic jam. But I have been waiting them in the office for over an hour. (C) M: What? The clients' car was stolen? No wonder they are late. (D) M: I guess the clients are going to be late as their plane was delayed.
Output: A
M: Hi, this is Tom. I'm just calling to let you know that I will be late for today's meeting. ,F: Oh, I see, that's not good. We have a meeting with clients. So you really should be on time. ,M: Yes, I know, it's just that my car was stolen and now I'm in the taxi. Right now the traffic's really bad as well, so really don't know when I'll be able to make it into the office. ,F: Um, well, thanks for calling. I'll inform Mr. Darren that you'll be late. I don't think he will be too angry. ,M: That's a relief. I know we have this important meeting and that I should be there. ,F: Oh, one moment, please. I have just been informed that the clients are also running late. They said there're stuck in traffic, too. It looks like everything will be OK. ,M: Excellent. Now I won't have to worry about missing the meeting.
(A) F: You must be so angry that the clients are late and you have been waiting them in the office for so long. (B) F: Don't be anxious. Although the clients are here, they are not angry about you being late. (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 must be relieved. Both you and the clients are late.
Output: D
F: So that's two books you'll borrow today? ,M: Yes. That's right. Oh, and this DVD, too. ,F: OK, the books are free, but the DVD costs $1 to borrow. ,M: That's fine. When do I have to return the books and the DVD? ,F: The books are due back next Monday. The DVD must be returned in 3 days. ,M: So the books must be returned in 6 days and the DVD in 3 days?
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: I'm afraid your the DVD will cost $2 to borrow. (C) F: It will cost $1 to borrow the DVD for three days. (D) F: You don't have to pay $1 otherwise you don't return the DVD back on time.
Output: C
F: OK, the books are free, but the DVD costs $1 to borrow. ,M: That's fine. When do I have to return the books and the DVD? ,F: The books are due back next Monday. The DVD must be returned in 3 days. ,M: So the books must be returned in 6 days and the DVD in 3 days? ,F: Usually it's 5 days for the books, but because Sunday is a holiday. We changed the return date to Monday. ,M: OK. That means I can spend one extra day reading. I won't have to rush through then, like I normally do.
(A) F: Although Sunday is a holiday, we still need you to give the books back. (B) F: The books are due back next Monday, which means you have 5 days to finish them. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Because of the holiday we change the return rate to Tuesday.
Output: C
F: OK, the books are free, but the DVD costs $1 to borrow. ,M: That's fine. When do I have to return the books and the DVD? ,F: The books are due back next Monday. The DVD must be returned in 3 days. ,M: So the books must be returned in 6 days and the DVD in 3 days? ,F: Usually it's 5 days for the books, but because Sunday is a holiday. We changed the return date to Monday. ,M: OK. That means I can spend one extra day reading. I won't have to rush through then, like I normally do.
(A) F: Whether there's holiday or not, it's a must to return the books in three days. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: You should have returned the book in five days as usual. But due to the holiday, the books must be returned in 3 days. (D) F: We usually ask people to return the books in five days.
Output: D
M: I need to lose some weight, after eating so much over the holiday. ,F: Me too. I had so many cookies that I gained 5 pounds. I feel so fat.
(A) M: I can't believe that you have gained 25 pounds. (B) M: I can't believe that you have gained 20 pounds. (C) M: I have gained 5 pounds but you are thinner than before. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
M: I need to lose some weight, after eating so much over the holiday. ,F: Me too. I had so many cookies that I gained 5 pounds. I feel so fat. ,M: Should we join a gym? A membership at Total Fitness is only $25 per month. ,F: Yes, you can use the weight machines, which I know you like. ,M: And you can take some fitness classes to quickly lose those 5 pounds.
(A) F: Yes. You should lift weights at the gym. (B) F: Yes. I should lift weights at the gym to keep fit. (C) F: Yes. You should take some fitness classes to lose weight. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: Where do you want to go, Madam? ,F: The Hilton Hotel, please? Uh, it's cold, huh? I'm freezing. ,M: Come on, San Francisco's usually cold in winter, you know? It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Yeah, I agree with you. Beijing is always cold and rainy in winter. (C) F: Yeah, Iagree with you. San Francisco is always cold and rainy in winter. (D) F: Yeah, I agree with you. San Francisco is always hot and sunny in winter.
Output: C
M: Where do you want to go, Madam? ,F: The Hilton Hotel, please? Uh, it's cold, huh? I'm freezing. ,M: Come on, San Francisco's usually cold in winter, you know? It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder. ,F: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it? ,M: Not really, it gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Ah-oh, here comes the rain.
(A) F: I agree with you. April in Spring is the best time to visit the city. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: I agree with you. Summer is the best time to visit Beijing. (D) F: I agree with you. Summer is the best time to visit San Francisco.
Output: D
F: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you? ,M: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through. ,F: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty. ,M: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers.
(A) F: Sure, sir. What orders do you want to make? I will take a note. (B) F: Sure, I will arrange a phone call for you and the customer, boss. (C) F: The software you ordered on the site broke down? I'm sorry. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: A
F: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you? ,M: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through. ,F: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty. ,M: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers. ,F: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us? ,M: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price. ,F: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240. ,M: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway? ,F: Yeah, I think that would be alright.
(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: With a discount, I still have to pay $240, right? Here is my card. (C) M: So there's no sale even on the website and I have to pay $250? (D) M: You mean I can't have a website discount? I pay the original $180.
Output: A
F: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you? ,M: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through. ,F: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty. ,M: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers. ,F: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us? ,M: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price. ,F: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240. ,M: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway? ,F: Yeah, I think that would be alright. ,M: I have ordered through you before, and my customer number is 794791. You should have my information and credit card number on file.
(A) F: Oh yes. I got your phone, 794791. I'll call you if the order is to be sent. (B) F: Customer No. 794791. I find your information. Do you want to pay now? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Credit card number 794791. OK, the payment of $300 has been made.
Output: B
F: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you? ,M: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through. ,F: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty. ,M: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers. ,F: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us? ,M: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price. ,F: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240. ,M: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway? ,F: Yeah, I think that would be alright. ,M: I have ordered through you before, and my customer number is 794791. You should have my information and credit card number on file. ,F: Let's see. Oh, yes. ,M: How long will the delivery take? ,F: You should have this by Wednesday, that is the day after tomorrow.
(A) M: Wow, so I can receive it today, on Wednesday, right? (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: On Wednesday? That's tomorrow. It's very quick indeed. (D) M: Today is Monday, and two days later. Um, that's fine.
Output: D
M: Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane. ,F: Good evening. ,M: Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing? ,F: I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to myself, I'm going to do that. And it just changed my life. But my parents disagreed at first.
(A) M: You must have performed well in the school boxing training. Otherwise, I don't think you could gain interest from it. (B) M: So it's been ten years since you first gained interest in boxing from the TV program. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: Many people gain interest in boxing from the TV programme like you, but it's difficult to hold onto the interest.
Output: D
M: Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane. ,F: Good evening. ,M: Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing? ,F: I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to myself, I'm going to do that. And it just changed my life. But my parents disagreed at first. ,M: And were you interested in sport at school? ,F: No, nothing. I wasn't ever fit or anything. I just don't look after myself at all. ,M: What do you think is the most important for a top boxer? ,F: Believe it or not, anyone can fight. But to make it to the top, you have to know your skills. And you have to have a quick brain and the fitness. The fitness side of it is the most important.
(A) M: Yes, I agree. Pretty good skills make top boxers. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: According to you, the fitness is even more important than good dynamic visual activity and skills. (D) M: So, you mean that it's most important for top boxes to have great physical conditions.
Output: D
M: Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane. ,F: Good evening. ,M: Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing? ,F: I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to myself, I'm going to do that. And it just changed my life. But my parents disagreed at first. ,M: And were you interested in sport at school? ,F: No, nothing. I wasn't ever fit or anything. I just don't look after myself at all. ,M: What do you think is the most important for a top boxer? ,F: Believe it or not, anyone can fight. But to make it to the top, you have to know your skills. And you have to have a quick brain and the fitness. The fitness side of it is the most important. ,M: And just lastly, when is your next big fight? ,F: The next one is going to be the end of February, and I will have another 2 at the beginning of April, and at the end of May. ,M: Well, that's great. We're looking forward to seeing your performance. Thank you very much Jane.
(A) F: Yeah, I also look forward to my next fight in April. (B) F: Come and see my next fight in early February. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: I have several months before my next fight in May.
Output: C
M: Ann, let's go skating. It's not cold today. ,F: I'd like to, but I can't. I must finish my math homework this afternoon. ,M: Isn't the math homework due next Tuesday? ,F: That's true. But I have 2 French classes this Sunday and I'll go to visit my grandmother next Monday. I don't want to do my math homework there. I want to spend time with my grandparents.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Oh, I forgot. The math homework is due on next Monday. (C) M: You really have a lot of things to do. Don't forget to hand in your math homework next Tuesday. (D) M: Enjoy your Spanish class and the time with your boyfriend. Remember to finish the math homework before next Tuesday.
Output: C
M: Ann, let's go skating. It's not cold today. ,F: I'd like to, but I can't. I must finish my math homework this afternoon. ,M: Isn't the math homework due next Tuesday? ,F: That's true. But I have 2 French classes this Sunday and I'll go to visit my grandmother next Monday. I don't want to do my math homework there. I want to spend time with my grandparents. ,M: Then I'll call Sarah. She loves skating. I really want to have some fun during this long weekend.
(A) F: Yes, go to call Sara and ask her to skate. (B) F: I think you'd call Sara before you pay her a visit. (C) F: You can invite Sara to skate and we can certainly go together. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: A
M: Who are the people in this photo? ,F: Oh, that's my homestay family. I'm going to Australia for a year on an exchange program. And those are the people I'm living with. Those are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their daughters' names are Jenny and Cindy, and their son's name is George. ,M: Is that George there? ,F: No, that's Jenny's husband, Charlie. They were just married. George is the one in front. ,M: Good looking man, he's not married? ,F: No. Cindy's not married, either. But Jenny and Charlie are moving to their own house next week. So it won't be as crowded as it looks. I'm leaving for Sydney in a month. ,M: Well, have a great time.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Thanks. I'm leaving for Sydney in a year. (C) F: Thanks. I'm leaving for Shanghai in a month. (D) F: Thanks. I'm leaving for Sydney in a month.
Output: D
M: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece? ,F: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius. ,M: That's hot. What about tomorrow? ,F: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius.
(A) M: That's really a little cold in tomorrow's Greece with 20 degrees Celsius. (B) M: 25 degrees Celsius? it is truly cooler, but luckily it is still going to be sunny tomorrow in Greece. (C) M: 25 degrees Celsius? So tomorrow's Greece is not very hot, but today is hot. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
M: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece? ,F: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius. ,M: That's hot. What about tomorrow? ,F: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius. ,M: What about France? I am going there on business. ,F: It's raining hard, take a raincoat. And tomorrow is going to be the same. It will be quite warm, though. About 28 degrees Celsius.
(A) M: It's raining hard tomorrow in France? I think I need to cancel the travel plan to France. (B) M: Okay, I'll take my raincoat, rainy day is really annoying, although it's warm tomorrow. (C) M: Cloudy day is better than rainy day, but since it will be 10 degrees Celsius, I think I should take more clothes. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: B
M: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece? ,F: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius. ,M: That's hot. What about tomorrow? ,F: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius. ,M: What about France? I am going there on business. ,F: It's raining hard, take a raincoat. And tomorrow is going to be the same. It will be quite warm, though. About 28 degrees Celsius. ,M: What about England? ,F: It will be cloudy all day and the temperature will be about 15 degrees Celsius.
(A) M: Alright, it seems that Greece will be the coolest one among others, but luckily it will still be a sunny day. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: Well, it seems that England will be the coolest country among others the day after tomorrow. (D) M: Well, I think tomorrow's France will be the coolest country among others tomorrow.
Output: B
M: Hey, Alice, I have heard that you have a big family. ,F: That's right. I have six brothers and five sisters.
(A) M: You must be very happy to have six brothers. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Well, you have six brothers and six sisters!? (D) M: Oh my! You have eleven brothers and two sisters?
Output: A
M: Hey, Alice, I have heard that you have a big family. ,F: That's right. I have six brothers and five sisters. ,M: Wow. That's pretty big. What do your parents do? ,F: Well, my father drives a taxi, my mother runs a small family store.
(A) M: I don' know your father is a food seller and your mother is a taxi driver. (B) M: You mean your father runs a store and your mother is a taxi driver? (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: That must be hard to raise your big family by making money as a taxi driver.
Output: D
M: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group. ,F: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he?
(A) M: The new film is uninteresting. Yes, he is. (B) M: It's a film that lacks musical performances. Yes, he is. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: It is aimed at old only. Yes, he is.
Output: C
M: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group. ,F: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he? ,M: Well, I never see him play the violin or the guitar. As far as I know, the piano is the only instrument he likes. ,F: I've heard that quite a few important people dislike him. Do you know anything about this?
(A) M: I don't know what happened. He likes violin only. (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 know what happened. Piano is the only instrument he likes. (D) M: I don't know what happened. He play bad in guitar.
Output: C
M: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group. ,F: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he? ,M: Well, I never see him play the violin or the guitar. As far as I know, the piano is the only instrument he likes. ,F: I've heard that quite a few important people dislike him. Do you know anything about this? ,M: Well, Fitzgerald expressed his opinions directly. And that sometimes makes those important people annoyed. You see, he has his own ideas about life. And he doesn't simply take on other peoples because they're famous. Indeed, it is this very aspect of his personality that I find most attractive. I think the only person he admires and respects is Freddie Taylor. ,F: But they have different personalities. Freddy has a warm heart and he is easy to get along with.
(A) M: But he doesn't respect other people. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Expresses views directly is his most obvious personality. (D) M: He expresses his views directly and was loved by all the famous people.
Output: C
M: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group. ,F: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he? ,M: Well, I never see him play the violin or the guitar. As far as I know, the piano is the only instrument he likes. ,F: I've heard that quite a few important people dislike him. Do you know anything about this? ,M: Well, Fitzgerald expressed his opinions directly. And that sometimes makes those important people annoyed. You see, he has his own ideas about life. And he doesn't simply take on other peoples because they're famous. Indeed, it is this very aspect of his personality that I find most attractive. I think the only person he admires and respects is Freddie Taylor. ,F: But they have different personalities. Freddy has a warm heart and he is easy to get along with.
(A) M: Yes, he is really attractive. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: He is warm-hearted. (D) M: The most attractive is the he is outgoing that makes those important people feel happy.
Output: A
F: You look terrible, did you have a car accident? ,M: Well, not exactly. This morning I went to deliver milk, and the garden gate of No. 12 was locked. There was a note on the door of the house, and I thought I couldn't read it from where I was. ,F: What happened next? ,M: I jumped over the fence and went towards the door. And suddenly, as I was trying to read that note, a huge dog rushed at me. I started running as fast as I could, but I didn't see that... ,F: What?
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I jumped over the fence to read the note. (C) M: I jumped over the fence to deliver milk. (D) M: I jumped over the fence to lock the door.
Output: B
F: You look terrible, did you have a car accident? ,M: Well, not exactly. This morning I went to deliver milk, and the garden gate of No. 12 was locked. There was a note on the door of the house, and I thought I couldn't read it from where I was. ,F: What happened next? ,M: I jumped over the fence and went towards the door. And suddenly, as I was trying to read that note, a huge dog rushed at me. I started running as fast as I could, but I didn't see that... ,F: What? ,M: The big branch of the tree near the garden gate. I knocked into it.
(A) F: You had a car accident? That's terrible! (B) F: You were bitten by a dog? That's terrible! (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: How can you knocked into a tree while delivering newspaper?
Output: C
F: Have you decided where to take Mr. Brown to dinner tonight? ,M: Well, I tried to get us into a private room at Ana's garden. Because the main dining room is too noisy. But the rooms were all reserved. I made a reservation at movie, though, for 7:30. I haven't tried it, but I heard it was good.
(A) F: So the traffic to Ana's Garden might be too heavy. Then we should cancel the private room reservation there. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: I see. There are no private rooms available at Ana's Garden, and it doesn't have any main dining room. (D) F: The private rooms were all reserved, and the main room is too noisy to have dinner. Let's not take Mr. Brown to Ana's Garden.
Output: D
F: Have you decided where to take Mr. Brown to dinner tonight? ,M: Well, I tried to get us into a private room at Ana's garden. Because the main dining room is too noisy. But the rooms were all reserved. I made a reservation at movie, though, for 7:30. I haven't tried it, but I heard it was good. ,F: I've been there, the food is excellent. It's right next to that Japanese place, Tami, where we had John's birthday party last month.
(A) M: I've tried the Japanese restaurant near Movie. (B) M: I know Movie is near a Japanese restaurant. But Movie doesn's support reservation. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Movie closes quite early. Before 7 o'clock as I remember.
Output: A
F: Good morning, Swift Com. ,M: Hello. This is Martin Smiths. I'm ringing about an appointment with Peter Field. ,F: Oh, yes, Mr. Field. Sorry, he couldn't confirm the arrangement yesterday. He had to check his diary about the fourth. ,M: Is it OK? ,F: Well, that or the nineth. ,M: The nineth suits me better. ,F: Fine, I'll tell him.
(A) M: Thanks. You are a great customer. (B) M: Thanks. You are a good boss. (C) M: Thanks, and I am a great secretary. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: Good morning, Swift Com. ,M: Hello. This is Martin Smiths. I'm ringing about an appointment with Peter Field. ,F: Oh, yes, Mr. Field. Sorry, he couldn't confirm the arrangement yesterday. He had to check his diary about the fourth. ,M: Is it OK? ,F: Well, that or the nineth. ,M: The nineth suits me better.
(A) F: Fine, I'll tell him that you'll meet him on the 3rd. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Fine, I'll tell him that you won't meet him on the 9th. (D) F: Fine, I'll tell him that you'll meet him on the 9th.
Output: D
M: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it? ,F: Yes, it is.
(A) M: Yeah, I know that I'm at a factory now. (B) M: Great! I'm so glad to leave your office. (C) M: Great! I'm so glad to be at your office. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
M: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it? ,F: Yes, it is. ,M: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information. ,F: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. What's your project about, exactly? ,M: Well, I haven't quite figured that out, yet. That's kind of why I'm here, actually. ,F: I see, um, do you know much about the greenhouse effect? ,M: Yeah, but I think a lot of people are already doing that topic.
(A) F: I agree with you. That topic isn't a serious problem, although few people are doing that topic. (B) F: You're right. There is little information on that topic and few people are doing that topic. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: I agree with you. Maybe we can think about another topic because a lot of people are already doing it.
Output: D
M: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it? ,F: Yes, it is. ,M: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information. ,F: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. What's your project about, exactly? ,M: Well, I haven't quite figured that out, yet. That's kind of why I'm here, actually. ,F: I see, um, do you know much about the greenhouse effect? ,M: Yeah, but I think a lot of people are already doing that topic. ,F: Well, how about water pollution? ,M: Yes, I've heard that it is a serious problem. Do you have any information about it? ,F: I think we have several books over there. ,M: Thanks a lot.
(A) F: Great, so your project will be greenhouse effect. Hope you can enjoy it. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Great, so your project will be noise pollution. Jerry will choose water pollution as his project, I think. (D) F: It's a pity that you don't choose water pollution as your project.
Output: B
F: Andrei, hello, it's Laura. I'm at Kuala Lumpur Airport. ,M: Welcome to Malaysia. I sent my driver to pick you up, is he there? ,F: No, he isn't.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: My driver is approaching the airport. Please wait a few minutes. (C) M: My driver is approaching the train station to pick you up. (D) M: I asked one of my workmates to pick you up.
Output: B
F: Andrei, hello, it's Laura. I'm at Kuala Lumpur Airport. ,M: Welcome to Malaysia. I sent my driver to pick you up, is he there? ,F: No, he isn't. ,M: I'm sorry about that. There's been a mix-up. ,F: You got my email about the change in the arrival time, didn't you? ,M: Yes, and I asked my workmate to tell my driver. But my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning. ,F: Oh, no.
(A) M: My driver got the wrong arrival time. I will ask him to go to the airport again. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: I forgot your arrival time change. (D) M: I didn't receive your email about the change of your arrival time.
Output: A
F: Andrei, hello, it's Laura. I'm at Kuala Lumpur Airport. ,M: Welcome to Malaysia. I sent my driver to pick you up, is he there? ,F: No, he isn't. ,M: I'm sorry about that. There's been a mix-up. ,F: You got my email about the change in the arrival time, didn't you? ,M: Yes, and I asked my workmate to tell my driver. But my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning. ,F: Oh, no. ,M: When you didn't arrive, he came back. I told him to go out to the airport again. Maybe he's on his way now. ,F: OK, I'll wait for him. ,M: Right, shall we have dinner together this evening? I'll meet you at your hotel at about 8 o'clock if that's OK. ,F: That sounds good. But I am rather tired after a long flight, so I want to have a sleep first.
(A) M: Let's meet at the airport at about 8 o'clock. (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: Then, let's meet at the hotel at about 8 o'clock. (D) M: Let's meet at my office at about 8 o'clock.
Output: C