niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Do you play any instruments? ,M: Yes, I played the piano. What about you? ,F: I play the violin and the flute. I've been playing the flute since I was a child, but I started playing the violin about 5 years ago. I'm not very good, but I'm trying to get better. ,M: The violin is hard. I have also been playing the piano since I was a kid. I was also in a singing group when I was in high school.
(A) F: That's really nice. I have been playing the violin for about five years. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: That's really nice. I have been playing the flute for about five years. (D) F: That's really nice. I have been playing the violin since I was in high school.
Output: A
F: Do you play any instruments? ,M: Yes, I played the piano. What about you? ,F: I play the violin and the flute. I've been playing the flute since I was a child, but I started playing the violin about 5 years ago. I'm not very good, but I'm trying to get better. ,M: The violin is hard. I have also been playing the piano since I was a kid. I was also in a singing group when I was in high school. ,F: I mostly played sports in high school. I was a star player on both the soccer team and the softball team.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: You also played the piano in high school? That's cool. (C) M: I didn't know that you played sports in high school. Was it fun? (D) M: I didn't know that you played volleyball in high school. Was it fun?
Output: C
F: What are you doing? ,M: I'm coloring in a coloring book. ,F: Aren't those for children? ,M: This is an adult coloring book. My boss actually told me about them, and she bought a book for all of her employees. Look, I'll show you my artwork.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: It is strange that your boss gave you a coloring book. (C) F: Don't you think it is strange that your boss gave you a coloring book and didn't give her other employees? (D) F: Why did you buy a coloring book for yourself ?
Output: B
F: What are you doing? ,M: I'm coloring in a coloring book. ,F: Aren't those for children? ,M: This is an adult coloring book. My boss actually told me about them, and she bought a book for all of her employees. Look, I'll show you my artwork. ,F: Wow, those pictures are very impressive. You're a great artist.
(A) M: Thanks for complimenting me for the pictures I took. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Actually. I am not stressed as you said because I enjoy the games my boss bought me. (D) M: Why did you say I make you feel relaxed after you painting your coloring book?
Output: B
F: Hello, Amazon's customer service. How can I help you? ,M: Hello, it's the book I got from your website yesterday when I was reading it. I found that one page is missing, page 53.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: I see. One page of this book is missing, page 53. (C) F: I see. One page of this book is blurry, page 53. (D) F: I see. One page of this book is upside down, page 53.
Output: B
F: Hello, Amazon's customer service. How can I help you? ,M: Hello, it's the book I got from your website yesterday when I was reading it. I found that one page is missing, page 53. ,F: I see. May I have your order number, sir? ,M: It's B113. Dash 7423935. ,F: OK. Let me check. It's the paper bag night of the Hunter written by RA Salvatore you bought on our web 10 days ago, which is on October thirteenth, right?
(A) M: Yes. Today is October 13th. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Yes. Yesterday was October 13th. (D) M: Yes. Yesterday was October 30th.
Output: C
F: Hello, Amazon's customer service. How can I help you? ,M: Hello, it's the book I got from your website yesterday when I was reading it. I found that one page is missing, page 53. ,F: I see. May I have your order number, sir? ,M: It's B113. Dash 7423935. ,F: OK. Let me check. It's the paper bag night of the Hunter written by RA Salvatore you bought on our web 10 days ago, which is on October thirteenth, right? ,M: Yes. ,F: Well, we might need you to take a photo of the missing part of this book and upload it to the customer service page of our website. And when the problem is confirmed, we will send you a new book in 2 days.
(A) M: Okay, so I need to use the receipt to confirm the problem of the book. (B) M: Okay, so I need to take a photo to confirm the problem of the car. (C) M: Okay, so I need to use the order number to confirm the problem of the book. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
F: Hello, Amazon's customer service. How can I help you? ,M: Hello, it's the book I got from your website yesterday when I was reading it. I found that one page is missing, page 53. ,F: I see. May I have your order number, sir? ,M: It's B113. Dash 7423935. ,F: OK. Let me check. It's the paper bag night of the Hunter written by RA Salvatore you bought on our web 10 days ago, which is on October thirteenth, right? ,M: Yes. ,F: Well, we might need you to take a photo of the missing part of this book and upload it to the customer service page of our website. And when the problem is confirmed, we will send you a new book in 2 days. ,M: OK. Then what should I do with the old book? Should I send it back to you or something? ,F: That won't be necessary, sir. You can keep it if you like. Is there anything more I can help you with?
(A) M: No, thanks. I'll mail it back to Amazon, as your suggestion. (B) M: No, thanks. I'll mail it back to the publishing company, as your suggestion. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: No, thanks. I'll keep the old book to myself.
Output: D
F: So Izek, is there a Christian church nearby? ,M: There is one, just 2 blocks from here, on the west end of the Ivy Street. So are you a Christian if you don't mind me asking? ,F: No. It's just I'm doing this essay about the influence of Christian religion on western cultures. So I just want to do some research personally.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: I am happy to go with you and help you to find the church to finish your research. (C) M: Since you are a Christian, you can go to the church on the east end of the Ivy Street. (D) M: But I don't think that church is a good place to kill time. It is 10 blocks from here.
Output: B
F: So Izek, is there a Christian church nearby? ,M: There is one, just 2 blocks from here, on the west end of the Ivy Street. So are you a Christian if you don't mind me asking? ,F: No. It's just I'm doing this essay about the influence of Christian religion on western cultures. So I just want to do some research personally. ,M: I see. Actually, one of the priests in that church is my cousin. I can arrange a meeting between you 2 if you like. ,F: Really? That would be great. Thank you so much. ,M: It's OK. I'm glad I could be of some help to my new working partner.
(A) F: Thank you. SO the church is 3 blocks away and on the east end of the Ivy Street, right? (B) F: You are such a helpful collague. If you are looking for help in the future, please tell me. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: I feel happy that I can work with you though you don't know where teh church is, either.
Output: B
M: Another slice of lemon pie. ,F: Oh no. This would be enough. Thank you. So Benny is going abroad. Britain I suppose. ,M: Yes, his company has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office. He'll fly there next Friday. ,F: You have such a good son, always doing the right thing at the right time. ,M: Yeah. But the thing that Nancy won't be able to see him for quite a long time worries her a lot. ,F: That is what mothers do, but young folks need to go out to seek their own fortune. I'm sure Nancy will get over it. Oh, it's very late. I have to go now and pick up my granddaughter from her kindergarten. Thank you so much for your invitation. I really enjoyed our talk. Tell Nancy I said hi.
(A) M: Okay, since  you will pick up your grandson from his kindergarten, you can leave the cafe now. (B) M: Really? You didn't enjoy our talk? I think we can drink something in this shopping mall. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: OK. And I want to tell you that I also enjoy the talk in my home.
Output: D
M: Another slice of lemon pie. ,F: Oh no. This would be enough. Thank you. So Benny is going abroad. Britain I suppose. ,M: Yes, his company has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office. He'll fly there next Friday. ,F: You have such a good son, always doing the right thing at the right time.
(A) M: Don't worry. Benny is your son, and although he is not going abroad, he will have his own life plan. (B) M: Really? You don't think Benny is a good son? Actually he will stay in Britain for a short time. (C) M: Yeah. His school has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office and he will fly to London this Friday. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: D
M: Another slice of lemon pie. ,F: Oh no. This would be enough. Thank you. So Benny is going abroad. Britain I suppose. ,M: Yes, his company has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office. He'll fly there next Friday. ,F: You have such a good son, always doing the right thing at the right time. ,M: Yeah. But the thing that Nancy won't be able to see him for quite a long time worries her a lot. ,F: That is what mothers do, but young folks need to go out to seek their own fortune. I'm sure Nancy will get over it. Oh, it's very late. I have to go now and pick up my granddaughter from her kindergarten. Thank you so much for your invitation. I really enjoyed our talk. Tell Nancy I said hi. ,M: I will. Feel free to come visit us again anytime soon. Bye.
(A) F: Bye. I will go to meet Nancy. You know, the thing that Nancy won't be able to see him for quite a long time doesn't worry her. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Okay. I want to have another slice of lemon pie. By the way, thanks Nancy so much for her invitation. (D) F: Bye. Now I really have to go to pick up my granddaughter.
Output: D
M: Hello, is this the hotel service center? ,F: Yes, it is. What can I help you with, sir? ,M: It's me and my daughter. We're stuck in the elevator.
(A) F: Calm down, sir. We are coming to save you. How serious the fire is? (B) F: Thank god you have come out of the broken elevator. I represent our hotel to apologize to you and your daughter. (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: Calm down, sir. We are coming to save you. We will fix the elevator in no time.
Output: C
M: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped? ,F: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat. ,M: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool. ,F: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter. ,M: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable. ,F: Would it be possible to get a discount on it? ,M: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount. ,F: OK. I'll take it. ,M: Can I interest you in some gloves? There are 10% off now. ,F: No, thanks. I used to live in Connecticut, so I already have some.
(A) M: Here's the light coat you chose. No discount. How do you like to pay? (B) M: Sure. Let me pack this heavy coat for you. Do you prefer cash or card? (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Since you dislike neither heavy coat nor glove, just buy the wool coat.
Output: B
M: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped? ,F: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat. ,M: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool. ,F: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter. ,M: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable. ,F: Would it be possible to get a discount on it? ,M: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount.
(A) F: You give me a 10% discount for the coat, cool. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Five-percent discount is alright. I'll take the coat. (D) F: Wow, a fifteen percent discount. Take the coat.
Output: C
M: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped? ,F: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat. ,M: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool. ,F: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter. ,M: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable. ,F: Would it be possible to get a discount on it? ,M: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount. ,F: OK. I'll take it. ,M: Can I interest you in some gloves? There are 10% off now.
(A) F: Thanks for the scarf, but I don't need it as it's too hot here in summer. (B) F: Well, I don't need the glove since you refused to give me any discount. (C) F: No thanks. The gloves look great, but I already have a pair of such kind. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: Is the weather in San Francisco so bad all the time in the fall? ,M: Yeah, but this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much.
(A) F: Why does San Francisco rain so much in the autumn? (B) F: Oh, I didn't know that the fall in San Francisco is that bad. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: So the fall in San Francisco is great but the summer is bad, isn't?
Output: B
F: Is the weather in San Francisco so bad all the time in the fall? ,M: Yeah, but this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much. ,F: That's too bad. ,M: You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies, seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather. ,F: Too expensive. Can you believe how much movies cost these days? ,M: Yeah, it's crazy. It's like $9 a movie.
(A) F: Yes. Movies now are all very exciting and cheap. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: Yeah. I also think that movies are boring but cheap. (D) F: Yes. $15 a movie is too expensive. I think $9 is fine.
Output: B
F: Hi, can I help you? ,M: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job?
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Fine. We did post an ad for wanting an assistant in the newspaper. (C) F: OK. You have learnt from us from the Internet, right? (D) F: Sure. You knew about us wanting a manager from the newspaper, right?
Output: B
F: Hi, can I help you? ,M: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job? ,F: OK. Well, we manage a very busy agency. The assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents. The problem is that you'll have to concentrate in a noisy environment. Can you handle that? ,M: Yes, I have worked for busy organizations before. ,F: And how fast can you type? ,M: I type 60 words per minute. ,F: Great. Feel free to come down and pick up an application from me. If we hire you, your position will be temporary for the first three months.
(A) M: Thanks. I will pick up the application from you now. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: OK. I know I am a slow typer. I'll learn to type faster. (D) M: I will pick up the application for the manager position.
Output: A
F: Let's go to that Mexican restaurant where we used to eat. It has the best soup. ,M: I'd rather go to that Salvadoran restaurant. It has good soup, too, but the specialist corn pancakes with melted cheese inside.
(A) F: Really? You don't want to go to that Salvadoran restaurant although it's drink is special? (B) F: So, Salvadoran restaurant doesn't have good soup but its certain kind of soup is special? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Really? You mean at the Salvadoran restaurant the corn pancakes is special? Okay, I see.
Output: D
F: Let's go to that Mexican restaurant where we used to eat. It has the best soup. ,M: I'd rather go to that Salvadoran restaurant. It has good soup, too, but the specialist corn pancakes with melted cheese inside. ,F: What kind of restaurant is that? ,M: It serves food that people eat in El Salvador. ,F: Where is El Salvador? ,M: It's the smallest country in Central America, south of Mexico. The food there is very tasty. Wanna try it out? ,F: Sure. Let's go.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Yeah, El Salvador is in Central America, south of Mexico. The food there is very tasty. Let's go to this restaurant now. (C) M: Yeah, El Salvador is the biggest country in Central America, south of Mexico. The food there is very tasty. (D) M: Yeah,  El Salvador is the smallest country in the north of Mexico. The fruit there is very tasty. Let's go to there now.
Output: B
F: Thanks for meeting with me today. ,M: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month. ,F: OK. So how many of you live here? ,M: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank. ,F: Oh, good. I'm a student as well. ,M: You don't smoke, do you? Mary refuses to live with smokers. Our last roommate claimed that she never smoked, but sometimes she would and it upset Mary a lot.
(A) F: Oh, your last roommate never smoked. That was nice. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: So she lied and she sometimes smoke, didn't she? (D) F: Your last roommate smoked frequently? That was bad.
Output: C
F: Thanks for meeting with me today. ,M: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month. ,F: OK. So how many of you live here? ,M: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank. ,F: Oh, good. I'm a student as well. ,M: You don't smoke, do you? Mary refuses to live with smokers. Our last roommate claimed that she never smoked, but sometimes she would and it upset Mary a lot. ,F: No, no, I'm a non smoker. ,M: OK, good. My main concern is that you are quiet. We study a lot around here. ,F: I'm quiet. I'm also very clean. ,M: Great. Rob is the cleanest one in the house, so he'll be thrilled to hear that.
(A) F: Oh, you are the cleanest in the house. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: I see. Rob is the cleanest in the house. (D) F: So Mary is the cleanest but the loudest, isn't she?
Output: C
F: Thanks for meeting with me today. ,M: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month. ,F: OK. So how many of you live here? ,M: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank. ,F: Oh, good. I'm a student as well. ,M: You don't smoke, do you? Mary refuses to live with smokers. Our last roommate claimed that she never smoked, but sometimes she would and it upset Mary a lot. ,F: No, no, I'm a non smoker. ,M: OK, good. My main concern is that you are quiet. We study a lot around here. ,F: I'm quiet. I'm also very clean. ,M: Great. Rob is the cleanest one in the house, so he'll be thrilled to hear that. ,F: Do you guys ever cook dinner together? ,M: Robin, Mary do. They're both very healthy. They eat salads and exercise every day. I work a lot, so I buy cooked food at a restaurant, then carry it away to eat at home most nights. But sometimes they share their food with me. ,F: I love to cook and I always make a lot, so I'd be happy to share with you.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Mary is the only one who cooks, so I always have what she prepares. (C) M: Great! I usually have food from restaurants for dinner. (D) M: Awesome! I usually cook but sometimes I order food from restaurants.
Output: C
F: Thanks for meeting with me today. ,M: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month. ,F: OK. So how many of you live here? ,M: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank. ,F: Oh, good. I'm a student as well. ,M: You don't smoke, do you? Mary refuses to live with smokers. Our last roommate claimed that she never smoked, but sometimes she would and it upset Mary a lot. ,F: No, no, I'm a non smoker. ,M: OK, good. My main concern is that you are quiet. We study a lot around here. ,F: I'm quiet. I'm also very clean. ,M: Great. Rob is the cleanest one in the house, so he'll be thrilled to hear that. ,F: Do you guys ever cook dinner together? ,M: Robin, Mary do. They're both very healthy. They eat salads and exercise every day. I work a lot, so I buy cooked food at a restaurant, then carry it away to eat at home most nights. But sometimes they share their food with me. ,F: I love to cook and I always make a lot, so I'd be happy to share with you. ,M: Awesome! Well, You seem like you'd fit in well in the house. When Mary and Rob get home this afternoon, I'll tell them that I met with you and I think they would like you. After that, I'll give you a call. ,F: Thanks.
(A) M: My roommates agreed. I will help you move in now. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: OK. I will call Mary and tell her about you now. (D) M: No problem. I'll talk to my roommates this afternoon.
Output: D
M: Are you going to Spain with us next month? ,F: No. Unfortunately not. ,M: Why not? Are you scared of flying? ,F: No, it's not that. It's just that I've never been outside the United States. So I don't have a passport.
(A) M: You have been outside the United States, you know it's okay not to have enough money. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Now that you are going to Spain with us next month, you have to overcome your fear of flying. (D) M: It's a pity that you don't have a passport.
Output: D
M: Are you going to Spain with us next month? ,F: No. Unfortunately not. ,M: Why not? Are you scared of flying? ,F: No, it's not that. It's just that I've never been outside the United States. So I don't have a passport. ,M: Oh, is that all? You can get one. It's super easy. ,F: No, I tried to. I went to the passport office. Unfortunately, it'll take at least 6 weeks for the passport to arrive. And you guys are leaving in a month.
(A) M: Yes, we are leaving for Spain in about four weeks. (B) M: Oh, it is a pity that you can't go with us, because we leave for Japan in about three weeks. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: I'm so glad that you can go to Spain with us in about six weeks.
Output: A
M: Are you going to Spain with us next month? ,F: No. Unfortunately not. ,M: Why not? Are you scared of flying? ,F: No, it's not that. It's just that I've never been outside the United States. So I don't have a passport. ,M: Oh, is that all? You can get one. It's super easy. ,F: No, I tried to. I went to the passport office. Unfortunately, it'll take at least 6 weeks for the passport to arrive. And you guys are leaving in a month. ,M: I heard if you pay an extra fee, you can get the passport in 3 weeks instead of the usual 6. ,F: That's cutting it pretty close. What if there is a delay? ,M: Well, maybe it would be better to skip this trip. You can use your passport next year when we go to Italy. ,F: Really? I'd love to go to Italy, especially for the food. ,M: Yeah, the food is amazing, but Spanish food is also pretty tasty. I'm going to get some Spanish hams in the market there. I can pick some up for you. ,F: That would be great. Much better than a T-shirt or a drum.
(A) M: Of course, you can buy some clothing when we go to the market in Italy. (B) M: The drum is famous in Italy, so we can buy it when we arrive in Italy in 3 weeks. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Spanish food tastes terrible, but I can still pick some up for you.
Output: C
F: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them?
(A) M: Yes. But why are you bothered by people who keep parking in the wrong place? (B) M: I know. Someone just likes to take the last cup of coffee. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: I know. We are all bothered by people making the microwave smelly.
Output: B
F: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them? ,M: I know. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm upset about the microwave. It looks like a bomb went off in there. ,F: Yeah. Nobody ever cleans up, do they? ,M: And nobody ever covers their food. ,F: We should have paper towels next the microwave. People might be better about covering their food if there are paper towels nearby.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Yes. We should make more useful signs like you suggested. (C) M: I don't think your suggestion of having people pay a fine is a good idea. (D) M: Yes. Preparing some paper towels is a great idea for people who is making coffee.
Output: A
M: Julia, how was your trip to Amsterdam? ,F: It was great. You know the best thing I did? I rented a bicycle. It was really cool. I got to leave the college area and go out and meet some locals. They were really surprised when they found out I was American. ,M: Why is that? ,F: Well, they think Americans are all rich and fat and drive cars and never ride bicycles.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: So they were surprised that you were American, because they thought Americans were rich and fat. (C) M: It seems they were impressed, because you drove a car instead of renting a bicycle. (D) M: They were surprised when they found out you were American, because you were riding a motorbike.
Output: B
M: Julia, how was your trip to Amsterdam? ,F: It was great. You know the best thing I did? I rented a bicycle. It was really cool. I got to leave the college area and go out and meet some locals. They were really surprised when they found out I was American. ,M: Why is that? ,F: Well, they think Americans are all rich and fat and drive cars and never ride bicycles. ,M: Yeah, well, that's kind of true. ,F: Yeah, another interesting thing is that nobody locks their bikes there. ,M: Really? ,F: Yeah. I guess you don't have to. Nobody steals them. ,M: Why not? ,F: I guess it's because everybody has a bike.
(A) M: Right. Only few people have cars, and not everyone has a bike. (B) M: You are right. Although everybody has a bike, they will lock their bikes. (C) M: That is true. Nobody will steal s bike since everybody has a bike. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: C
M: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today. ,F: Thank you. ,M: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you? ,F: Well. Yes, I suppose. I enjoyed making that film, but I really want to be a stage actress.
(A) M: Really? You mean you didn't enjoy making that film? Okay, let's continue to talk about this in this film workshop. (B) M: Really? You really want to be a stage actress? Okay, let's continue to talk about this in this radio studio. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Really? You really want to be a stage actor? Okay, I see. Let's continue to talk about this in this theatre.
Output: B
M: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today. ,F: Thank you. ,M: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you? ,F: Well. Yes, I suppose. I enjoyed making that film, but I really want to be a stage actress. ,M: It was quite a surprise to get the lead in Starshine, wasn't it? ,F: Yes. I got the part in spite of having no film experience. ,M: How was that? ,F: I was at a theater school. The director chose me to play the part after visiting several schools. I had a long talk with my parents before I accepted it. In the end, I went for it.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: So, in the end, you didn't go for it? And when you got the lead in Starshine, you were a film star? (C) M: So, when you got the lead in Starshine, you were a student at a music school and you had a long talk with your parents? (D) M: So, when you got the lead in Starshine, you were a stage actress and you had a long talk with your teachers?
Output: A
M: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today. ,F: Thank you. ,M: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you? ,F: Well. Yes, I suppose. I enjoyed making that film, but I really want to be a stage actress. ,M: It was quite a surprise to get the lead in Starshine, wasn't it? ,F: Yes. I got the part in spite of having no film experience. ,M: How was that? ,F: I was at a theater school. The director chose me to play the part after visiting several schools. I had a long talk with my parents before I accepted it. In the end, I went for it. ,M: But you didn't make anymore films after finishing Starshine. Why is that? You must have had plenty of offers. ,F: Yes, I did. But working far from home, I sometimes felt very lonely. So I came back to England.
(A) M: So, you mean you didn't make any more films after finishing Starshine because you didn't receive offers? So, you came back to America? Okay, I see. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: So, you mean you didn't have plenty of offers and you didn't make any more films after finishing Starshine because you didn't like acting in films? Okay, I see. (D) M: So, working far from company, you sometimes felt very lonely and you didn't make any more films after finishing Starshine because you didn't want to work far from home?
Output: B
M: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today. ,F: Thank you. ,M: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you? ,F: Well. Yes, I suppose. I enjoyed making that film, but I really want to be a stage actress. ,M: It was quite a surprise to get the lead in Starshine, wasn't it? ,F: Yes. I got the part in spite of having no film experience. ,M: How was that? ,F: I was at a theater school. The director chose me to play the part after visiting several schools. I had a long talk with my parents before I accepted it. In the end, I went for it. ,M: But you didn't make anymore films after finishing Starshine. Why is that? You must have had plenty of offers. ,F: Yes, I did. But working far from home, I sometimes felt very lonely. So I came back to England. ,M: So no more films? ,F: Oh, I don't know. I'd be happy to do another film, but I'm booked up for the next few months. ,M: Now, what about the play you're appearing in at the moment? ,F: It's great. It's actually a comedy called Dark Days.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: So, now you are performing in a play, and it's a comedy called Happy Days? (C) M: So, now you are performing in a play, and it's a comedy called Dark Days? (D) M: So, it's a horror film called Dark Days and you mean you are staying at home now?
Output: C
M: Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid. ,F: What is it? ,M: I have to meet an important buyer at the airport. ,F: That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already have my mother take care of our kids. ,M: Yes, darling, I promised, but I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it.
(A) F: What customer? Is the buyer so important that you'll cancel our date for him or her? (B) F: Oh, you have to work at office during the lunch time, but you won't miss the play. (C) F: Fine, just go and meet your customer at the office as you said. Leave me alone. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid. ,F: What is it? ,M: I have to meet an important buyer at the airport. ,F: That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already have my mother take care of our kids. ,M: Yes, darling, I promised, but I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it. ,F: What about Thursday. Could we go then? ,M: I think all the seats will be booked up. And anyway, I'm afraid I won't have time next week. ,F: I've telephoned the theater. The seats aren't all booked up in fact. ,M: Well, as I've just said, I am booked up.
(A) F: Yeah, you're the busiest man in world. Don't talk to me anymore! (B) F: I'm so happy that you cancel everything for our appointments. (C) F: I worried about your stomachache after today's lunch, dad. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid. ,F: What is it? ,M: I have to meet an important buyer at the airport. ,F: That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already have my mother take care of our kids. ,M: Yes, darling, I promised, but I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it. ,F: What about Thursday. Could we go then? ,M: I think all the seats will be booked up. And anyway, I'm afraid I won't have time next week. ,F: I've telephoned the theater. The seats aren't all booked up in fact. ,M: Well, as I've just said, I am booked up.
(A) F: Sure. I agree to look after your kids next week since you are busy, my son. (B) F: I can't believe you will be busy next week and you'll cancel our dates for it! (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: I'm sorry to tell you the seats in the theater on Thursday are all booked up.
Output: B
M: Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid. ,F: What is it? ,M: I have to meet an important buyer at the airport. ,F: That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already have my mother take care of our kids. ,M: Yes, darling, I promised, but I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it. ,F: What about Thursday. Could we go then? ,M: I think all the seats will be booked up. And anyway, I'm afraid I won't have time next week. ,F: I've telephoned the theater. The seats aren't all booked up in fact. ,M: Well, as I've just said, I am booked up.
(A) F: You make me upset, darling. I thought you would do everything not to cancel our date. (B) F: Mom refused to look after our kids, so we won't have time for Monday's theater anyway. (C) F: Good to know we'll go to meet our buyer at the train station together. When do we leave? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: A
F: Oh, Eric. Could you please turn the TV off? I'm trying to study. ,M: Oh, come on. I've just got home from work. I need to relax. ,F: That's not the point. You don't have to relax with the sound so loud.
(A) M: Well, as you are not trying to study, why do you complain that you cannot concentrate? (B) M: Ok, I see. I am so sorry that you cannot concentrate on study. I will turn down the TV. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Yeah, that's the point. And you actually complain that you cannot hear the TV clearly, right?
Output: B
F: Oh, Eric. Could you please turn the TV off? I'm trying to study. ,M: Oh, come on. I've just got home from work. I need to relax. ,F: That's not the point. You don't have to relax with the sound so loud. ,M: Well, do you mind closing your bedroom door? So I won't have to turn the TV off. ,F: No, sorry, I can't. The door is broken, no remember? ,M: OK. I'll turn the TV off now, but I want to watch my favorite program in an hour. ,F: Sure, no problem.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: OK, I see. As your bedroom door is not broken, I will close the door next. (C) M: Okay. As I don't want to watch my favorite program in an hour, I will turn off the TV next. (D) M: OK, I see. I will turn off the TV next as I want to watch my favorite program in an hour.
Output: D
M: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there? ,F: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway. ,M: Where can I take the subway? ,F: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see City Hall on the right. Go down one of the entrances to City Hall station, then get off Chong Road station.
(A) M: But I can't see the hotel as we are in the City Hall now. (B) M: Thank you! I will get off at City Hall station. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: But I can't see the hotel as we are on the street now.
Output: C
M: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there? ,F: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway. ,M: Where can I take the subway? ,F: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see City Hall on the right. Go down one of the entrances to City Hall station, then get off Chong Road station. ,M: Chong Road station? ,F: That's correct. When you leave the station, walk east, you'll see a small park on your left. Keep on walking for about 2 minutes, you'll see a post office. The bank is just behind it.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: Thanks. The Bank of Switzerland is on the right of the City Hall, right? (C) M: Thanks. The Bank of Switzerland is behind a post office, right? (D) M: Thanks. The park is behind a post office and the Bank of Switzerland is next to the park, right?
Output: C
M: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there? ,F: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway. ,M: Where can I take the subway? ,F: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see City Hall on the right. Go down one of the entrances to City Hall station, then get off Chong Road station. ,M: Chong Road station? ,F: That's correct. When you leave the station, walk east, you'll see a small park on your left. Keep on walking for about 2 minutes, you'll see a post office. The bank is just behind it. ,M: That sounds like an adventure. Maybe a taxi is a better choice.
(A) F: Are you sure you are going there on foot? (B) F: Yes, taxi is a better choice for sure. (C) F: Yes, you can go there by subway, but I think that taxi is a better choice. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: B
M: The guy on the phone wanted to speak to Miss Hall and it sounded urgent. ,F: But she's not coming until after lunch today. Why don't you call her on her cell phone? ,M: That's what I was going to do, but the caller hung up and didn't leave his number. ,F: Well, that's bad. I guess if it's really important, he'll call again. But you should call Miss Hall anyway, just to let her know.
(A) M: Yeah, I will. I'll go to Ms Hall's office right now and gave the number to her. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Good idea! Since I got his number, I should call him back and ask him about Ms. Hall. (D) M: You think I should call Ms. Hall? But what if I occupy the line when the man call her?
Output: D
F: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days? ,M: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems.
(A) F: Yes, you specialize the computer problems although people are doing less and less with computers. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Why do you specialize computer-related injuries and problems? You don't work with computer related injuries and problems, do you? (D) F: Yeah, just as you specializing, there are more computer-related injuries and problems today.
Output: D
F: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days? ,M: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems. ,F: So what can we do? ,M: Well, how you sit at the computer is very important. First, have a good chair. It should support your back well. ,F: OK, a good chair. ,M: And also your feet should be flat on the floor when you're sitting. You shouldn't cross your legs. ,F: OK. I don't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer. ,M: I know, it's hard sometimes. Anyway, you shouldn't sit too close to the screen either. ,F: Is half a meter away enough? ,M: Not exactly. You should sit about an arm's length away.
(A) F: Exactly, we should sit about an arm's length away from our computers. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: Why don't you mention how far away should people sit from their computers? (D) F: Although how we sit at the computer is not important, we should sit about an arm's length away from our computers.
Output: A
F: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days? ,M: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems. ,F: So what can we do? ,M: Well, how you sit at the computer is very important. First, have a good chair. It should support your back well. ,F: OK, a good chair. ,M: And also your feet should be flat on the floor when you're sitting. You shouldn't cross your legs. ,F: OK. I don't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer. ,M: I know, it's hard sometimes. Anyway, you shouldn't sit too close to the screen either. ,F: Is half a meter away enough? ,M: Not exactly. You should sit about an arm's length away.
(A) F: But need we have good chairs? You don't suggest yet. (B) F: Why don't suggest us if we should keep our feet flat on the floor. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: Ok, I will remember that not only good chairs doesn't be suggest but also the crossing our legs.
Output: C
F: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days? ,M: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems. ,F: So what can we do? ,M: Well, how you sit at the computer is very important. First, have a good chair. It should support your back well. ,F: OK, a good chair. ,M: And also your feet should be flat on the floor when you're sitting. You shouldn't cross your legs. ,F: OK. I don't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer. ,M: I know, it's hard sometimes. Anyway, you shouldn't sit too close to the screen either. ,F: Is half a meter away enough? ,M: Not exactly. You should sit about an arm's length away. ,F: What about the keyboard? ,M: The position of arms and hands should be relaxed on the keyboard. ,F: That's really helpful. Another advice? ,M: Yes, that all about sitting. The other thing is about not sitting. You shouldn
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: So we should remember that a good chair enables people to keep their feet flat on the floor and people are doing less and less with computers. (C) F: So it is true that there are not so many physical problems despite the wide use of computers. (D) F: So although people are doing less and less with computers, that is true that people should avoid sitting in front of computers for too long without walking around.
Output: A
M: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that? ,F: Of course. What should we do for it? ,M: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt? ,F: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too. ,M: Right? Should we have a special dinner?
(A) F: I think so. How about we deliver the skirt and cake to her during the dinner? (B) F: Good. Though there's no cake, we can give the shirt to her during the dinner. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Sounds good. So we have a skirt, a small cake and a special lunch for her.
Output: A
M: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that? ,F: Of course. What should we do for it? ,M: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt? ,F: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too. ,M: Right? Should we have a special dinner? ,F: How about a Chinese dinner? ,M: Fine. Where shall we have it? ,F: We can have it at home. I have learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom will like them.
(A) M: Your mom will cook the special dinner for your 15th birthday party, Millie. (B) M: So you will invite a chef friend to cook French cuisine for our wedding dinner? (C) M: I believe she will definitely love the Spanish dinner you cook for her 40th birthday. (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: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that? ,F: Of course. What should we do for it? ,M: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt? ,F: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too. ,M: Right? Should we have a special dinner? ,F: How about a Chinese dinner? ,M: Fine. Where shall we have it? ,F: We can have it at home. I have learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom will like them. ,M: All right. Are you going to the grocery store to buy some food as well? ,F: Yeah. Why don't we go together, dad? ,M: I'd love to. When? ,F: How about this afternoon? ,M: OK.
(A) F: So we go to the bakery at 3pm to buy a small cake for mom's 40th birthday. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: What do you need from the grocery this afternoon for the dinner, brother? (D) F: Let's go to the gift shop before dinner to pick a gift for you, my dear son.
Output: B