niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
M: Hi, you seem busy. ,F: Hi, you can imagine what I have to finish by next Monday. This literature cours is so difficult. I have to read 2 novels by next Monday, and hand in a 3000 word essay by next Friday.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: You will finish your essay next Monday. (C) M: You will finish your essay this Saturday. (D) M: I will finish my essay next Friday, but yours due on Monday.
Output: A
M: What do you think about traveling by boat to Germany? ,F: I think the train is quicker and goes all the way most of all it's the best way to see the countryside.
(A) M: You are right. The best way to go the Germany is by train. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: You are right. We should go to Germany by air the next month. (D) M: You are right. The best way to go the Germany is by ship.
Output: A
F: Why haven't we received any clothes yet? ,M: I guess it's because too many people have placed orders, many items on the website are on sale these days.
(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: It may take longer for the shoes to arrive. We may need to wait longer. (C) F: Oh, I will just wait for my packages patiently then. (D) F: You are right. We should just go shopping downtown for the shoes.
Output: C
M: Hi Grace, is your hometown beautiful? ,F: It's so beautiful and peaceful, but it's a bit far from the city. What about yours?
(A) M: My hometown is also very beautiful. Your hometown a not far from the city. What's the lifestyle there? (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: My hometown is also very beautiful. How beautiful your hometown is! You live near a park in the big city. (D) M: My hometown is also very beautiful. Your hometown is a beautiful mountain village and it is very close to the city.
Output: B
M: Where do you think you are? On a racing track? Didn't you see the sign? ,F: I'm sorry officer, I'm afraid I didn't see the sign. I must be dreaming. ,M: Let me see your drivers license. I will not let you go this time.
(A) F: Yes, I am drunk. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Oh, no. I drove through a red light. (D) F: You are speeding.
Output: B
F: Excuse me. Do you need any help? ,M: Yeah. Hmm...I wanna go to the Science Museum, but I can't make heads or tails of this ticket machines. ,F: Ah, well, just press this button and from here is $1.50, then get on the train at platform No.4.
(A) M: Since I am in a movie theater, I do not wanna go to the Science Museum. (B) M: Thanks. The station confused me. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: OK, thank you. I do not need to press this button of the ticket machine in the train station, right?
Output: B
F: I'm sorry, but I really must go now as it's getting dark. Thank you very much for the delicious meal. ,M: I'm glad you enjoy it. Thank you for coming. Please drop in when you have time.
(A) F: Thanks for your meal. It was delicious. (B) F: Sure. I am glad that you had a good time in our home. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Let's go home now. The restaurant is not so well.
Output: A
M: Excuse me, is this seat taken? ,F: I don't think so. The man finished his lunch and left a few minutes ago.
(A) M: Thank you. By the way, this is a nice library, right? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Thank you. The environment of this restaurant is pretty good.By the way, do you know the woman who has just finished her lunch at this seat? (D) M: Thank you. Let's get off the bus now.
Output: B
F: What do you think of your new English teacher Mr.White, Tom? ,M: Though many of my classmates consider him responsible and patient, I just think he's too strict with us.
(A) F: So you think he is too strict. (B) F: So you think our new math teacher is too strict. (C) F: So you think our new Chinese teacher is very patient. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
F: You want to see me? ,M: Well it's about the managing director position that you applied for last month. I've decided to accept your application. ,F: That's good news. Thank you, Mr.Lee.
(A) M: I'm glad you still interested in the managing director position. Then see you tomorrow. (B) M: I don't think you are the right person for the managing director position. (C) M: No worries, those just some my personal advice on how to apply the manager position. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
M: Fred is driving me crazy. I've heard him tell the same joke 5 times. ,F: Right. I thought it was funny the first time I heard it. But once is enough.
(A) M: Fred is talkative. Fred makes me grumpy. (B) M: Fred is Funny. He makes me happy. (C) M: Fred is annoying. He has told the same joke 10 times. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: How was Sports Day? Did Greenhouse win the most events? ,M: Well, Greenhouse usually wins but this year they came second. Red House was surprisingly good as well, but Blue House got the highest total of points in the end.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: It is really for Red House to win the game. (C) F: Congratulation to Blue House! (D) F: It seems that Blue House wins every year.
Output: C
F: Should I give her anything special to drink? ,M: Well, water is the best. Put some ice on her forehead in case she gets a fever again. Remember to have her take the medicine 3 times a day.
(A) F: Are you in any pain? I am your doctor and you are my patient, so you can tell me everything. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Thanks doctor. I will drink more water in case that I get a fever. (D) F: Thanks policeman. I won't break the law again.
Output: B
M: I want to buy a laptop and an iphone 6 but I can't afford both. I can't decide. ,F: Then don't buy anything. Save your money. ,M: Maybe you are right.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Since you can't afford a laptop, you will buy nothing, right? (C) F: Since you can afford both, why will you just buy a computer? (D) F: Now that you can afford both, why will you just buy a cellphone?
Output: A
M: Is this the check in counter for flight 814 to Los Angelus? ,F: Yes, but I'm sorry to tell you that your flight is delayed because of rain. Please wait for further notice.
(A) M: Oh my god. All right. Please inform me if there is any further notice. (B) M: All right. Could you please introduce the most popular dishes in your restaurant? (C) M: Thanks. I'm glad that my flight is going to take off in five minutes. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
M: You ran into Peter on the street yesterday. Did he say anything about Mary? ,F: Yes. She ought to be leaving Beijing very soon because she has been admitted to Harvard University.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Peter will leave Beijing soon. Because he has been admitted to Harvard University. And Mary will stay in Beijing. (C) M: I'm so pleased that Mary will leave for America soon. I hope that she will enjoy her study at New York University. (D) M: I'm so pleased that Mary will leave for America soon. I hope that she will enjoy her study at Harvard University.
Output: D
M: Did the train to Shanghai leave 10 minutes ago? ,F: That's right. It's now a quarter past 11.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Yes, the train for Shanghai have left at 11:05. (C) M: Yes, the train to Shanghai will leave at 11:15. (D) M: Yes, the train to Shanghai will leave at 11:25.
Output: B
F: I arrived in London by train yesterday and will fly to Barcelona tomorrow. ,M: Flying across the English Channel is wonderful, especially when the weather is fine.
(A) F: Yes, it's a good idea to fly to Barcelona. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: You only arrived in London today. Why are you going to Barcelona by ship tomorrow? (D) F: Although I only arrived in London today, it's a good idea to fly to Barcelona tomorrow.
Output: A
F: Excuse me, do you know where the Admiral Hotel is? ,M: I can't say that I do. Why don't you walk over and ask that taxi driver. He should know.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Okay. You mean I should walk to the hotel and ask that truck driver? (C) F: So, you mean I should ask someone else for help. (D) F: OK, I see. You mean that taxi driver should not know and I should ask someone else for help.
Output: C
M: Now, Sophie. You will love skiing, but you must have the right clothes. Do you have gloves? ,F: Yes, Uncle Steve, and a scarf. You gave them to me at Christmas, remember? ,M: Oh yes, I had forgotten. You will need sunglasses for the snow as well. ,F: Alright, I am going shopping this evening so I will buy a pair then.
(A) M: That's good! Don't forget to buy sunglasses. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: The scarf your aunt gave you is so beautiful. She has good taste. (D) M: It doesn't matter that you don't have gloves. I can give you a pair.
Output: A
F: I can't believe how nice it is outside. We sure have been lucky with the weather. Let's take a walk to the park. ,M: And do what, fly a kite? I'd rather just stay home and play on the Internet.
(A) F: Good idea! I'd like to fly a kite in a such windy day. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: Sure. It is not bad to walk to the park in such a windy day. (D) F: It is good idea to play on the internet when it is rainy outside.
Output: B
M: Did you read the email I sent you this morning? ,F: No, we were having serious problems and we lost all the messages that came in and went out of the company between 7:00 and 11:00.
(A) M: I lost the e-mail. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: You were in the company. (D) M: You forgot to check you e-mail box.
Output: B
F: I want to go to the concert on Friday. Would you love to go with me? ,M: Sorry, I am already scheduled to work. I'll be free on Saturday. ,F: But I already have tickets for Friday.
(A) M: Since you plan to work on Friday, let's not buy tickets first. (B) M: Do you plan to buy tickets on Friday? Is it a little late? (C) M: Although you plan to go to the concert on Friday, I really can't accompany you. (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: C
M: Have you finished reading the story? ,F: Yes, I don't think it was as interesting as the film. The writer's words made me feel extremely bored.
(A) M: I agree. The novel is really boring. (B) M: I agree with you. The film is boring. (C) M: I'm glad that we agree with each other. The novel is better. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: Jenny, that report has to be done by 7:00 o'clock PM. ,F: Oh, I thought I had to finish it until tomorrow noon. Won't we have a meeting at that time? ,M: It has been rescheduled at 2:00 PM today.
(A) F: What? The meeting has been rescheduled at 12:00 PM today. (B) F: What? The party has been rescheduled at 12:00 PM today. (C) F: What? The meeting has been rescheduled at 2:00 PM today. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
M: What are you doing this weekend? ,F: We're going to the Sports Center to workout. ,M: You do that every weekend, don't you? ,F: Usually. We work all weekdays and workout on weekends.
(A) M: You mean you go to the sports center on Mondays, but you go to work on weekends, right? (B) M: You mean you go to the sports center on Fridays, but you go to work on weekends, right? (C) M: So you probably go to the sports centre on Saturdays although you go to work on weekends, right? (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: Are there any public telephones in the school? ,M: Not many. Most students have cell phones. I think there's one in the student center.
(A) F: Thanks. I'll look for the public phone by myself. (B) F: Thanks. I'll look for the Student Center by myself. (C) F: Thanks. I'll look for the cell phone by myself. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: A
F: Which do you like better, soccer or basketball? ,M: I used to love playing soccer but it's hard to get enough people together for a game now. So mostly I go swimming instead. What kinds of sports do you like? ,F: I like running.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: I'm not surprised to know that you like swimming. (C) M: That's cool. Do you swim? Maybe we can go swimming together someday. (D) M: I'm surprised that you don't like running.
Output: C
M: How did you get to work today? ,F: I missed the bus this morning. I was trying to decide whether to walk or go back to get my bike when I saw my neighbor. Luckily, he drove me here.
(A) M: That's nice. You came to work by car today. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: You were late because you came to work by bike? (D) M: You were late because you came to work on foot?
Output: A
M: Alice, do you play cards? ,F: No, I don't play any card games or ball games. It's too hard. But I'm really interested in playing chess.
(A) M: Why do you like playing chess? (B) M: Why do you like playing volleyball, but not chess? (C) M: Why do you like playing cards? (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: A
M: Mars moves slower than the Earth. ,F: Yes, a day on Mars is 37 minutes longer than a day on the Earth.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: A day on Mars is 37 hours long, which means it is as long as a day on earth. (C) M: A day on Mars is 24 hours and 37 minutes, which means it's as long as a day on earth. (D) M: A day on Mars is 24 hours and 37 minutes, which means it's a little longer than a day on earth.
Output: D
F: Tranche, I've got something to tell you. I got fired today. ,M: What? You just got promoted last week. How could they do this to you? ,F: April fools.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: You're just too happy about your promotion today. That's why you're fooled by the man. (C) M: I'm so angry why you didn't tell me you got promoted last week. (D) M: It's not funny. I just congratulated you on your promotion last week.
Output: D
M: I really like this table, Marie. The wood is beautiful and it looks like it will last 100 years. ,F: I agree with you, but I'm not sure we can afford it right now, Thomas.
(A) M: You are right. Its quality is bad, although it's very cheap. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Yeah, it's quite expensive. (D) M: I agree with you. I don't like its design, although it's very cheap.
Output: C
F: I can hardly breathe. Would you please put your cigarette out? ,M: I'm sorry that I'm bothering you. But this is the smoking section. Why don't you ask the stewardess to change your seed?
(A) F: Thank you for your concern. I should take some medicine. (B) F: I don't want to change seat because I'm already in the non-smoking section. (C) F: I think you're right. I'll talk to the stewardess about changing seat. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
M: Would it be alright if I leave the room for a moment? I have to make a phone call. ,F: I'd rather you didn't if you don't mind. You see, this is a very important part of lesson.
(A) M: I'll make a phone call quickly as the lesson is not that important. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: I am making a phone call here. Do you mind turning down your voice? (D) M: I am cleaning the room here. The lesson hasn't start yet.
Output: B
M: I'd like to see that brown jacket out you have in the window, please. ,F: What size do you take?
(A) M: Thanks, dear. (B) M: Hurry to get it for me. My little assistant. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Size M. Please.
Output: D
F: Are you busy this week, Sam? ,M: Not particularly. I'm reviewing my lessons until Wednesday, because I've got an exam. But that only lasts until midday and then I'm free.
(A) F: OK. I will come and find you on Tuesday afternoon since you won't be busy then. (B) F: OK. I will come and find you on Wednesday morning since you won't be busy then. (C) F: Well, good luck on your test on Wednesday afternoon. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
F: How did you get home? ,M: At first I plan to take a plane, but then I decided to take a train because of the storm.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: So, you went home by train. (C) F: So, you went to work by train. (D) F: You went home by bus.
Output: B
F: Tom, would you please take this recorder to our classroom? ,M: With pleasure, Miss Gao and let me carry these books for you.
(A) F: Thank you for taking the recorder back to my office. (B) F: Thanks, dear student. (C) F: Where do you like to go for? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
F: Why have you got your sunglasses on? It's not that sunny outside. ,M: I know it's quite cool today. But I've got a terrible headache and my eyes hurt in the light.
(A) F: Yeah. You should wear your sunglasses because it is sunny outside. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Yeah. You should wear your hat in case that your eyes hurt in the sunny day. (D) F: You only put your sunglasses on because it makes you look cool?
Output: B
F: Could you tell me how I get to DuPont station from here? ,M: Certainly. Take the Beltway and get off at exit 40B. Half an hour is enough. ,F: It's closer than I thought. I thought it would take an hour, thanks.
(A) M: Yes. You need about an hour to get to DuPont Station. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Yes. You need about 30 minutes to get to DuPont Station. (D) M: Yes. You need about 30 minutes to get to the Beltway.
Output: C
F: National Bank, can I help you? ,M: Yes please. What are your business hours? ,F: We open at 9:00 and close at 4:00 during the week. On Saturday we close one hour earlier at 3:00 and we are closed on Sunday.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: OK, thank you. You close at 3pm on Saturday and all day on Sunday and Monday. Is that right? (C) M: OK, thank you. You close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, don't you? (D) M: You mean it closes an hour later than usual on Saturday and doesn't open until 4pm?
Output: C
M: Do you have any special plans for tomorrow? If you'd like I can treat you to the movies tomorrow afternoon. ,F: Well, I have a doctors appointment at noon and I'm going to have dinner with my brother at 6:00. I could probably enjoy a movie in between since it's your treat.
(A) M: Are you ill? Why are you going to see a doctor tomorrow afternoon? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: I'm so happy that you can watch the movie with me tonight. (D) M: It's my pleasure that I can watch the movie with you tomorrow afternoon.
Output: D
F: So what do you think of the lamb? ,M: It's pretty good but I think the lamb you make at home is better. ,F: You sweet to say that. Oh, can you get the waiters attention for me?
(A) M: Okay. I'll get the waiters' attention for you. (B) M: Yeah, sure. You should buy this cooked lamb in the supermarket. Because the lamb you make at home is terrible. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: You're right. The lamb I make at home is terrible. Maybe we should go to the restaurant.
Output: A
F: Thank goodness you're here, I've been waiting for 3 days to get the book. ,M: Well, don't blame me, it was my boss who forgot all about it.
(A) F: Oh, you have a bad memory. You put off giving me the book for a week. (B) F: Sorry, I was away on business for a week. That's why I didn't wait for the book. (C) F: Since your boss forgot to give me the pen again, I guess I'll have to wait a few more days. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
M: Guess what the exam results were, it turned out that I came first. ,F: That's great. I'm sure you couldn't fall asleep last night.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: I don't bothered by the poor test results. I had a good dream last night. (C) M: I did well in the exam two months ago. (D) M: I did really well in the exam.
Output: D
M: What are you eating? It smells like fruit. ,F: It's not fruit, it is a kind of chocolate but it looks like cookies.
(A) M: The fruit you're eating doesn't even look like cookies. (B) M: Ah, the cookies you are eating don't smell like fruit at all. (C) M: Oh, I thought you are eating cookies. I didn't realize it is chocolate, but it doesn't smell like fruit. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
M: Hi Julie, they're gotta school by bike or on a school bus? ,F: Neither, is not far and I have a group that goes with me. We can talk while walking.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: You walk to school alone? Call me next time and I can give you a lift. (C) M: Riding to school is environmental friendly. (D) M: Which bus do you take to go to school?
Output: A
M: How can I help you Madam? ,F: Yes, officer. I want to report a robbery, it happened about 2 hours ago.
(A) M: But I'm a shop manager. You shouldn't have reported the theft to me. (B) M: I am only your neighbour, you shouldn't have reported the theft to me. (C) M: Although I am a policeman, you shouldn't have reported the theft to me. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: D
F: Good to see you, you look fitter and better. ,M: Thanks. I had a lot of exercise and have been drinking vegetable juice everyday.
(A) F: Although you are still handsome, but you seem to be ill. (B) F: Eating a lot every day is bad for health. No wonder you don't look well. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: I can't understand why you look better without exercise.
Output: C
F: John, when was Tom born? ,M: He was born on May seventh 1982. He is 4 years older than I am, but our birthdays are on the same day.
(A) F: Oh, you mean you were born in 1982 and you are 4 years older than Tom? (B) F: I can't believe that you were born in 1986 and you are 4 years older than Tom. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Since you are 4 years older than Tom, so you must have been born in 1978.
Output: C
F: The sports meeting starts at 8:30. ,M: It has been delayed to 8:45, but to get a good seat we should aim to get there 15 minutes earlier.
(A) F: Ok, see you at 8:30. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Ok, we will meet at 8:30 before the business meeting starts. (D) F: Hurry up! We have already late for the conference at 8:15.
Output: A
M: So what do you suggest? ,F: Maybe you would like to try our dish of the day, it's made with local vegetables.
(A) M: Thanks for your dinner. I have had a wonderful time in your house. (B) M: Sounds great! I'll try the dish of the day since it's made with local beef. (C) M: Sounds great! I'll try the dish of the day. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
F: Look at this photo of me in my red dress. I hate it. ,M: It's a lovely dress. What's wrong with it? ,F: The dress is alright, but my hair is really a mess. ,M: But your eyes are beautiful and the dress is great, so what's the problem?
(A) F: I don't like my eyes. (B) F: So I don't like my dress. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: My hair doesn't look good in the photo.
Output: D
M: Have you seen Mister Black yet? ,F: No, I haven't. What's he like? Is he is short man? ,M: No, he is quite tall and has brown hair and wears glasses. He is quite nice to students.
(A) F: You mean Mr. Black is a short man with black hair, right? (B) F: So Mr. Black is a short man with black hair, right? (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Oh, I see, Mr. Black wears glasses, right?
Output: D
M: I'm in trouble. I have to get these letters to the post office before it closes at 6:00 PM and it's almost 6:00 PM already. ,F: Take it easy, this clock is 20 minutes fast.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: That's really good. It's about 5:40 p.m. now. I still have 20 minutes left. (C) M: That's really good. It's about 5:40 p.m. now. I still have 50 minutes left. (D) M: That's really good. It's about 5:20 p.m. now. I still have 10 minutes left.
Output: B
F: Oh no, where are my tease? They're not in the handbag. I must have left them at home. ,M: Relax Joan. We still had them when we were eating in the restaurant, so I bet they are on the table in the restaurant.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: You are right. I have left my keys at home. (C) F: I wish my mobile phone is still at that restaurant. (D) F: OK. I should call the restaurant and ask for it then.
Output: D
F: Did you rent that club for the party this April? ,M: No, it was already booked until the end of the month. Maybe I can get it for the next party in August.
(A) F: Do you plan to hold a party in April? Your next party will be held in May, right? (B) F: So you didn't rent the club, because it was already booked until the start of the month. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Did you book a ticket for a party? Or you can get it for the next party in May.
Output: C
F: Jim, what kind of programs do you usually watch? ,M: I often watch news and fashion shows, even advertisements. But I like watching sports games most.
(A) F: Wow, my favorite program is also sports! (B) F: Oh, I can't understand why you don't like watching sports games. (C) F: All right. Unlike me, you never watch the news. (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: How much did you pay for this new fridge? ,M: Oh, it was a little over $1000 plus tax. It was much more expensive than our washing machine, but not nearly as much as our bed.
(A) F: So according to you, the washing machine is the least expensive? (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Even though you said the washing machine was the least expensive, the new fridge was also a bargain at $2,000. (D) F: Why do you say the bed is the least expensive? Isn't the new fridge only $2,000?
Output: A
M: I wish uncle Jim wouldn't talk with his mouth full of food. ,F: Well, I love his jokes and that makes up for his lack of manners.
(A) M: All right. He does have a good sense of humor. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: He does eats more than other people. And his jokes are very boring. (D) M: I agree with you. His manners are just fine. And his jokes are very boring.
Output: A
F: I play basketball three times a week, what's your favourites sport patrick? ,M: I played baseball as a young kid but I haven't picked up a bat in years. I'm much more into tennis these days.
(A) F: Why did you stop playing tennis? (B) F: I never thought that you played basketball in the past. (C) F: Oh, you used to play baseball. I play baseball three times a week, so you may join me. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
M: When does the play start? My ticket says 7:30 PM. ,F: Well, that's when it officially starts. They actually check tickets fifteen minutes earlier, and if you're not seated when the lights go down five minutes before that, they won't let you in.
(A) M: Then we must get in the theater five minutes before 7:30 pm. (B) M: My ticket also says the play starts at 7:25 pm. (C) M: Why do you think the play starts at 7:15 pm? (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: A
M: I need to use the restroom, but the door is locked. No one is in there because I already knocked on the door. Can you give me the key? ,F: Well, the restroom is for customers only. You'll need to buy something before I can give it to you.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: I don't want to buy anything because I'm already in the restroom. (C) M: Okay, I'm gonna buy something right now and come back for your keys. (D) M: Don't worry. I'll find the key to open the conference room.
Output: C
M: Do you think people's moods are affected by the climate they live in? ,F: Well, I think there's certainly something in it. Because when the weather is hot, I easily lose my temper, but when it's cooler I feel much calmer. And if it's raining, I always feel sad.
(A) M: Why do you feel angry when it's hot? (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Why do you feel sad when it's hot? (D) M: Why don't you feel angry but sad when it's hot?
Output: A
F: Let's go to Antonio's for dinner. I love their warm bread. ,M: How strange! I've never heard of someone going to an Italian restaurant just for the bread. ,F: Well, they have tasty pasta and salads, too. But the bread is the best.
(A) M: The pasta is famous in Chines food. (B) M: I remember you didn't like Antonio's warm bread. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Lily told me that you hate salad.
Output: C
M: Something is wrong with my computer. All I'm getting is a black screen. ,F: What's the matter? Did it get a virus? ,M: No, I think my hard drive crashed. Luckily, I have backed up all my files.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: You mean your computer screen is broken, so you haven't backed up any files, have you? (C) F: So your computer's hard disk crashed, right? (D) F: So your computer's hard disk crashed, but you didn't back up any files, did you?
Output: C
M: Do you know where the juices? ,F: It's in the fridge between the milk and the beer. ,M: Thanks, I found it.
(A) F: This is the milk for you. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: The juice is on the table between the milk and the beer. (D) F: Why do you like beer so much?
Output: B
M: Do you remember that Jane went to Hollywood a few months ago? ,F: Yes and she never came back. ,M: Well, she met a famous director and now they're getting married in a few weeks. ,F: Wow, that happens only once in a lifetime.
(A) M: I agree with you that Jane is really lucky to marry a famous director. (B) M: Well, I also know that unknown director. (C) M: Hollywood welcomes everyone who wants to go, and maybe you can meet a famous director there as Amy did. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
M: How much is that tie? ,F: Forty dollars. ,M: What? I can buy a pair of shoes or jeans for that much money. ,F: But how would shoes or jeans look around your neck?
(A) M: I want to buy a pair of shoes. The store is having a sale. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: I can't afford  forty dollars for a tie. (D) M: The jeans you recommended me last time are very good.
Output: C
F: Victor, what are you going to do during the winter vacation? Go to the beach like last year? ,M: No, I'll go home for most of the vacation, but I'll come back a couple of days before school begins.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: So you are going to prepare for the graduation thesis at school for the whole vacation? (C) F: I thought you had a good time at home last year. (D) F: Well, enjoy your time at home!
Output: D
M: When do you begin serving dinner? ,F: Let me see. It's 6:30 now so come back in half an hour Sir.
(A) M: I will go there at 6:30. It's 6:00 now so come back in half an hour Sir. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Okay. We will meet at 7:00. It's 6:30 now. (D) M: Dinner will be served at 7:30. It's 7:00 now.
Output: C
F: Excuse me, this is the address, how do I find it? ,M: Right, you'll need a street map. Here's one and I'll show you where it is.
(A) F: It would be great. I really need to find this place. (B) F: Thank you for driving me here. I've been looking for this place. (C) F: I want to buy a map. Can I find it in the store? (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: Can I sit here and wait for the doctor please? ,M: Sure but you may have to wait for a while. ,F: When will the doctor return? ,M: He said he'd be back around 4:30 PM, so an hour from now.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: You said he will back at 3:30 pm? (C) F: Okay, now is 3:30 pm and I will go to the mall first and be back one hour later. (D) F: He must be back as it's 4:30 pm now.
Output: C
M: There is a lecture in the hall this evening on French history. I thought you might be interested. ,F: Oh, that sounds great. I've been looking forward to a lecture like that. ,M: Don't forget to get there early or there won't be any seats left.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: I am really looking forward for this Spanish history lecture. (C) F: This course is very educational, don't you think so? (D) F: This hall is so amazing!
Output: A
M: Do I need gloves? ,F: Well, it's not very cold. I don't think you need gloves. Just bring an umbrella. Look at how cloudy it is. It looks like it's going to rain.
(A) M: So I have to wear gloves because it's snowing and very cold? (B) M: Yes, it's cloudy, but it looks like it's going to snow, doesn't it? (C) M: Yes, it's cloudy now. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
M: How will we get to the park? By underground or by car? ,F: Neither. Why don't we just cycle there?
(A) M: Yes, no problem. I like cycling. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Why don't we cycle to the library now? (D) M: OK. Let's drive there.
Output: A
F: Let's go to the pictures. ,M: I don't think there are any good movies on now. I think I'll just stay at home and prepare for my English exam.
(A) F: OK. Good luck on preparing the English exam at home. (B) F: Sure. Let's watch a movie together. (C) F: Sure. Let's go and take some pictures together. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Jim, why are you still working on the computer? Don't you know that you have to go to school tomorrow? ,M: Mom, I know it's very late now but I have to stay up until I finish the paper. ,F: I have told you not to watch TV. Why you have to put off your task every time.
(A) M: Mom, this TV show is really interesting. You should watch it with me. (B) M: I have finished my paper so I am playing computer games for a while. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: I have done the paper.
Output: C
F: Oh my God! It's a quarter to ten! My flight will take off in half an hour. Sir could you please drive faster? ,M: Sure. You needn't worry. The traffic is light and we'll reach the airport in ten minutes.
(A) F: Thanks! My train is about to leave at 10:10. (B) F: Thanks! I think we can make it because my flight will take off at 10:15. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Hurry up! My flight will take off at 10:30 and the traffic is heavy.
Output: B
F: Hi John, how is your summer vacation? ,M: Well, I went to Sanya and spent a whole week there. It can't be better. What about you? ,F: My family went to climb Mount Hua and everyone was worn out upon reaching the top.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Wow, that's great! You know, I went to Sanya and spent two weeks there and I think my vacation is too tiring. (C) M: Really?  No one was worn out upon reaching the top? That's great, and I also have a wonderful vacation. (D) M: OK, I see. It is a good vacation. And I think my vacation is also very wonderful.
Output: D
M: Hello, what can I do for you? ,F: Well, I have some difficulty sleeping. I often wake up at 3:00 o'clock in the morning and no matter how hard I try I just can't fall asleep again.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: As your doctor, I'm so glad that you sleep well every night. (C) M: As a professional shop assistant, I recommend this pillow for you, although you always sleep well. (D) M: Okay, I'm Doctor Lee and I'll give you some pills.
Output: D
M: Mary, would you help me type this work plan? I'm too busy to do it myself. ,F: OK but why don't you hire a secretary?
(A) M: Honey, I'm having dinner with my secretary tonight and I'll be back later. (B) M: Mary you must hand in your paper to me at ten o 'clock tomorrow morning. (C) M: My secretary told me that he was very grateful to you because you helped him a lot in his work. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
M: What are you guys going to do this weekend? ,F: We're going to the gym to workout. ,M: You do that every weekend, don't you? ,F: Usually, we work all week days and workout on weekends.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: OK, I see. You never do that every weekend and you go to gym on Fridays. (C) M: Really? You don't work all week days and go to gym on Mondays? (D) M: OK, I see. You are going to the gym to make friends and you go to gym on Saturdays.
Output: A
F: These trousers turned out to be too small for my daughter, so I've brought them back for larger ones. ,M: Certainly, madam. We will take them back if you have your receipt with you.
(A) F: My son said the trousers were too tight for him, so I have to change for bigger ones. (B) F: Here is the receipt. I'll wait here when you change larger trousers. Thanks. (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 are the best tailor nearby. Please make these trousers larger.
Output: B
F: Let's sit here by the front window. ,M: We'd better sit at a larger table, then we can open the map. ,F: Shall we sit here at the table near the back window? ,M: OK.
(A) F: Yes, the table is in the middle of the room. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Oh, you are right. The back window is much larger. (D) F: The sofa near the back window is bigger, but the table there is small.
Output: B
M: Have you finished your term paper? I handed mine in last week. ,F: I finished typing mine at 2:00 o'clock this morning. I have to submit it by noon today.
(A) M: The professor said the deadline for the paper was two o 'clock today. (B) M: finished typing mine at 6:00 o'clock this morning,you must be very tired. (C) M: Yes, the deadline is twelve o 'clock today. Hurry up! (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
M: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you? ,F: I don't know what's the matter with me. I'm always feeling tired. I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.
(A) M: You should take some medicine to make you active. (B) M: You're my best colleague. I'll massage you (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: You should take some medicine cure you cough.
Output: A
F: I really hate Shanghai in the summer. It's so hot and we never get any rain, do we? ,M: No. But in spring we do. In fact we get too much rain then.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Shanghai has so much rain in summer. I really hate it. (C) F: I don't like autumn in Shanghai. It rains too much, just like in summer. (D) F: But why it never rains in summer in Shanghai? I really hate it.
Output: D
F: This article is really good. Was it written by you? ,M: Yes, but I didn't write all of it. I got some help from my sister Anna. She told me how to make it better. ,F: I really love some of the sentences in it.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Thanks for your advice. I'm surprised that you hate this article. (C) M: Yeah, my aunt Anna is a good singer and she knows nothing about writing. (D) M: Thanks for your appreciation on my article.
Output: D
M: I'm going to the store around the corner for some bread. It sells very nice bread. ,F: Then you'd better hurry up. It closes at noon on Sundays. ,M: It's already 11:00 o'clock now. I must get going. Bye.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: The store will close in an hour and the bread it sells is not good at all. (C) F: Yeah, the store will close in an hour. (D) F: The store will close in one and a half hours and the bread it sells is not good at all.
Output: C
M: Lisa, I'm afraid it will take me 10 more minutes to get to the park. ,F: OK, David, we'll wait for you at the entrance of the park. We cannot begin the picnic without you. After all, you have all the food. ,M: I'm so sorry.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: We will wait you for another 20 more minutes and then we will have a picnic. (C) F: We will wait you for another 10 more minutes at the entrance of the park where we will have a picnic. (D) F: Come here to look at this nice park.
Output: C
F: I don't know what to wear on Monday. ,M: What about that red dress you wore last week? It looks beautiful. ,F: I don't want to look too formal. I think I'll just wear jeans and a shirt.
(A) M: Why do you choose to wear a formal suit? (B) M: Why don't you like to wear jeans and a shirt? (C) M: Why do you choose to wear jeans and a shirt? (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
M: I would like to become an engineer in the future, but I haven't decided which university to apply to. What should I do? ,F: In that case, I would suggest you enter Qinghua University.
(A) M: I would like to give you a suggestion. (B) M: Your advice is really great. Qinghua University is a really good place for me to study sport. (C) M: Your advice is really great. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
M: Hello, Mary, I heard yesterday that you had been in hospital for 3 days. ,F: I just hurt my leg a week ago, but nothing serious. And the doctor told me I would be fine in a week.
(A) M: You just hurt your leg yesterday,so you need a good rest. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I'm sorry to hear that you hurt your leg three days ago. (D) M: I'm sorry to see you so late for you had been in hospital a week ago.
Output: B
M: Should we buy some fruits? I don't want to eat just apples and oranges anymore. Let's buy something new. ,F: Sure, how about some strawberries? They're in season. ,M: Good idea.
(A) F: Why do you just want to eat apples? (B) F: You just want to eat oranges, right? (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: Why don't you like strawberries?
Output: C
M: I know you're going to be disappointed, but I wanted to tell you that we chose Anna to be the leader. She's got a little more experience with Shakespeare, and she's also the right body type for the role. ,F: Well, this has got to be the first time I didn't get a part because I'm too thin.
(A) M: Why you want to get a ticket for a movie? (B) M: You are trying to get a model job. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: If want to try to get a part in the play, you can put up a little weight.
Output: D
F: Your room is in such a mess. When was the last time you cleaned it? ,M: It was when Linda came over last month. She's been so helpful that I simply can't do without her.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Let me clean the room. (C) F: Your room is so clean. I'm surprised. (D) F: It's a long time since you cleaned your room last month.
Output: A
M: Jane, you don't look very happy. What's wrong? ,F: I went to the bank to get some money just now. But when I get off the bus, a young man bumped into me. I found my money gone later.
(A) M: Jack, I think you just left your money in the bus. (B) M: Oh!The old lady you meet at the street could steal your money. (C) M: I'm sorry to hear that, that young man must steal your money. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: I hear Julia has decided to leave her boyfriend, because he is drinking too much and too often. ,M: What pity! Tony was a kind man before he formed the habit of drinking.
(A) F: Yeah. You're right. I'm so glad that Julia stays in love with Tony. (B) F: I'm sorry that Julia will break up with Tony. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: So Julia won't break up with Tony and she will help him stop drinking.
Output: B
F: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you? ,M: I'm Richard Johnson from Washington. I've been here for a meeting. I'm told a room has been booked for me, hasn't it? ,F: Just a moment please, sir.
(A) M: Ok. I can stay in my room and wait for your reply. (B) M: Thank you! I'd like to check in as soon as possible to prepare for the meeting. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Sorry. Someone called me. Can you call me back later?
Output: B
M: How long do you think it will take us to complete the walk? ,F: 42 minutes in all, including a 20 minutes break.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: I agree with you. It will take us 42 minutes in all, including a 20 minutes break. So we will spend 22 mintues in completing the walk. (C) M: Yeah, as we have no break, it will take us 22 mintues to complete the walk. (D) M:  Yeah, I also think without any break, it will take us 42 minutes to complete the drive.
Output: B
M: Which tie should I wear for the interview? How about the red one? ,F: I think the red one doesn't match your suit. You can wear the blue one. ,M: Let me have a try. The blue one looks better and I will wear it.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Yeah. The blue one looks great on you. You should wear that one. (C) F: Yeah. Although the blue tie looks great on you, it doesn't match your suit. You should change another one. (D) F: Yeah. The yellow one matches your suit. You should wear that one.
Output: B
F: Did you have a great time yesterday? ,M: No. I plan to walk my dog in the morning, but it rained. So I stayed at home and read some books and then I went shopping in the afternoon.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: I also read some books yesterday morning and I enjoyed it. (C) F: You went shopping yesterday morning? You should have brought me. (D) F: I can't imagine that you read books from yesterday morning to evening.
Output: B
M: Excuse me. Are you ready to order now, madam? ,F: All I have just finished my dinner. I'm waiting for the waiter to bring my bill.
(A) M: Okay. You can wait for a while in this restaurant and your bill will be brought soon. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Oh, really? You are in this hotel because you are waiting for the manager to bring your bill? (D) M: Really? You have just finished your lunch and now you are in this park just want to stay alone?
Output: A