niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Tom, why are you surfing the net again? It's a real waste of time I've told you. ,M: I'm doing my homework, mom. I need to write a paper and I'm looking for the information on the net.
(A) F: Wow. It seems that you are reading the news online. You should spend more time on the Net. (B) F: OK. Since you are looking for information for your homework, you can use it. (C) F: Are you doing the shopping online? But you don't know how to surf the Net. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: B
F: Tom, why are you surfing the net again? It's a real waste of time I've told you. ,M: I'm doing my homework, mom. I need to write a paper and I'm looking for the information on the net. ,F: Really? ,M: Yes. You see, you can find a lot of information by entering the keywords and searching for them. ,F: That's fantastic. ,M: And the net can also help you do shopping. It's called e-shopping. ,F: How can I do shopping without going to the shops? ,M: It's easy. First, you log on to an online shopping delivery service, which will give you the pictures of different goods. Then you simply point and click around the screen for the goods you want. The goods will be sent to you.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Thanks for recommending E-shopping to me, dad. I will shop on the Net from now on. (C) F: This E-email is great. But you don't know how to surf the Net. I will help you, Tom. (D) F: Wow. Thank you. This E-shopping is so amazing. I cannot believe it. Let's have a try.
Output: D
F: Hello. ,M: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions? ,F: Oh, I suppose. ,M: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones? ,F: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. ,M: About how many hours a week do you read newspapers then? ,F: Oh, about 2 or 3. ,M: OK. Now, do you read books regularly and if so, what type? ,F: Well, novels are my favorite. But to tell you the truth, I haven't read one in quite a while. I'm taking a class at night, so the only books I've been reading lately, our textbooks. ,M: And how long do you spend a week reading textbooks? ,F: Not enough. I guess 7 or 8 hours.
(A) M: Well, thanks for the information about the evening school. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: Wow, 7 or 8 hours every day! It seems that you had a good reading habits. (D) M: I'm so glad to have someone to share the reading experience. Thank you!
Output: B
F: Hello. ,M: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions? ,F: Oh, I suppose. ,M: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones? ,F: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. ,M: About how many hours a week do you read newspapers then? ,F: Oh, about 2 or 3.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: That means you spent an hour per day on reading newspaper. (C) M: You spent 4 or 5 hours on reading newspaper? That's quite long. (D) M: 7 or 8 hours on the New York Times only? Why you like it so much?
Output: A
F: Hello. ,M: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions? ,F: Oh, I suppose. ,M: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones? ,F: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. ,M: About how many hours a week do you read newspapers then? ,F: Oh, about 2 or 3. ,M: OK. Now, do you read books regularly and if so, what type? ,F: Well, novels are my favorite. But to tell you the truth, I haven't read one in quite a while. I'm taking a class at night, so the only books I've been reading lately, our textbooks.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Wow, that's unusual. Why you like textbooks most? (C) M: Why you like novels and how many hours you spent on reading them? (D) M: So, What is the main story of the book you are reading these days?
Output: C
F: Hello. ,M: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions? ,F: Oh, I suppose. ,M: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones? ,F: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. ,M: About how many hours a week do you read newspapers then? ,F: Oh, about 2 or 3. ,M: OK. Now, do you read books regularly and if so, what type? ,F: Well, novels are my favorite. But to tell you the truth, I haven't read one in quite a while. I'm taking a class at night, so the only books I've been reading lately, our textbooks.
(A) M: Oh, I see. You should spent sometime on reading textbooks if you are taking night class. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: So, What is the main story of the navel that you are reading these days? (D) M: Since you only read New York Times, which season are you reading now?
Output: A
F: What are you looking at, Jim? ,M: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population.
(A) F: Are you sure you get information about homeless population from radio? (B) F: How is that? The article is about world's female population. (C) F: Cool. I will watch the TV show about world's homeless population. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: What are you looking at, Jim? ,M: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population. ,F: Homeless population? ,M: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populations. ,F: Wow. That's amazing. I never realized that there were so many homeless people in Germany and France. ,M: You know what? Our own country, the USA, ranks number one among these countries. ,F: Certainly not. India tops the list with three million homeless people.
(A) M: Right. The figure for India top the list with 3 million homeless people. (B) M: I thought there are 2 million homeless people in India. (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: Well. I don't think there are 3 million homeless people in India.
Output: A
F: What are you looking at, Jim? ,M: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population. ,F: Homeless population? ,M: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populations. ,F: Wow. That's amazing. I never realized that there were so many homeless people in Germany and France. ,M: You know what? Our own country, the USA, ranks number one among these countries. ,F: Certainly not. India tops the list with three million homeless people. ,M: Well, it depends on how you look at it. Although we have a million fewer homeless people than India. We have the highest percentage of homeless people.
(A) F: All right. French have the highest percentage of homeless people. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: It's wrong. USA ranks number two among these countries. (D) F: You are right. There is the highest percentage of homeless people in US.
Output: D
F: How's it going, Vic? ,M: Oh, OK. This party is not much fun, is it? ,F: I'm enjoying myself, aren't you? ,M: I don't know. I'm a little bored I guess. ,F: You're just feeling a little down, because it's Christmas and you're all by yourself. It happens to everyone. ,M: Maybe, that's it.
(A) F: Of course. Forget about it and let's join the Halloween party. (B) F: It must be. Come one, the party isn't over. Just enjoy it! (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: I'm happy that you come to my house. The party is about to start.
Output: B
F: How's it going, Vic? ,M: Oh, OK. This party is not much fun, is it? ,F: I'm enjoying myself, aren't you? ,M: I don't know. I'm a little bored I guess. ,F: You're just feeling a little down, because it's Christmas and you're all by yourself. It happens to everyone. ,M: Maybe, that's it.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Poor you. It can't feel good being alone at Christmas. Finish this work and let's go dinner. (C) F: I can understand your loneliness at Christmas, so you should enjoy this party more! (D) F: You don't like Christmas, no wonder you feels down and doesn't show up in this party.
Output: C
F: We don't have much time. We have to be back at work in 20 minutes. ,M: Really? Have you got everything you need? ,F: Yes. What about you? What else do you want? ,M: Razors, soap, a towel. Ah, and a toothbrush. ,F: The razors and soap are over there. ,M: Hmm...Â£2.75 for 10 razors. That's cheap. ,F: Hmm...That's nice. Look! Do you want this soap? ,M: No, I don't. Look at this. Â£3.80 for soap. That's expensive. There, Â£1.20, that's cheap. I'll have this kind. Now, where are the towels? ,F: Here they are. ,M: How much are they? ,F: These are Â£70.95 each and these, Â£9.65. ,M: And this one, this one is Â£5.35. ,F: But it doesn't feel nice. You'd better buy something better than that. ,M: OK, then. I'll take this one, Â£7.95. It's not too expensive and it's of better quality.
(A) F: Yes. £3.80 is not expensive for the towel. (B) F: Yes. I am sure the towel for £7.95 is in good quality. (C) F: Yes. £7.95 for a towel in too cheap and it may be in bad quality. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
F: Service is really slow here. I've been trying to get the waiter's attention for 10 minutes. ,M: I hope he can serve us soon. I'm starving and I have a class at 2 o'clock.
(A) F: It is 3 now. We should leave this bookshop. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: Yes. There are too many people in this restaurant. (D) F: Do you remember you have a class at 3 here in language center?
Output: C
F: Service is really slow here. I've been trying to get the waiter's attention for 10 minutes. ,M: I hope he can serve us soon. I'm starving and I have a class at 2 o'clock. ,F: Me, too. I recognize that you were holding an English book. You must be a student at the English language center. ,M: Yeah, I'm in the fourth course. Are you studying there, too? ,F: Yes, I'm in the fifth course. I took the fourth course last month. ,M: I just came here 2 weeks ago. Do you like the institute? ,F: It's pretty good. I think I've learned a lot of English so far. ,M: Yeah, I only wish the classes were a little smaller, because we don't get enough chance to talk. But I like my teachers a lot.
(A) F: You are right. The classes should be a little larger since many people learn Chinese there. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: I agree with you. The classes are too large. We don't have chance to practice in class. (D) F: You are telling the truth. The classes are a bit small. But I have learned a lot of Chinese there.
Output: C
M: Shall I pick you up then? ,F: I don't know. The traffic will be really bad at that time. You know what it's like after a concert. I was thinking of catching the train. ,M: Hmm...It will be late. Won't that be a bit dangerous? I'm not busy you know.
(A) F: Yeah, it will not be late. As there will be no taxi, I think you can pick me up then. (B) F: So, as the traffic will be heavy then and you are not busy, you can pick up me then? (C) F: Really? You are very busy? Oh, I think you can pick me up then, because the traffic will be heavy. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
M: Shall I pick you up then? ,F: I don't know. The traffic will be really bad at that time. You know what it's like after a concert. I was thinking of catching the train. ,M: Hmm...It will be late. Won't that be a bit dangerous? I'm not busy you know. ,F: That's really kind of you. I've also thought of getting a taxi, but then there's still the traffic to worry about. I think my original idea is the best.
(A) M: So, you've not thought of getting a taxi? Okay, I will pick you up. (B) M: So, you  think your original idea is the best and you will go home by train? (C) M: So, you think your original idea is not the best and you will take a taxi? (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
F: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened? ,M: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly. ,F: That's all very interesting. But I still don't understand why you look like that? ,M: Well, we celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. And we light big fires, too, to show thanks to the gods.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Why do you prepare special traditional medicines to celebrate the Christmas? (C) F: I've never heard of that. Throw colored powder and water at each other to celebrate birthday. (D) F: By throwing colored powder and colored water at each other! That' s funny!
Output: D
F: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened? ,M: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly. ,F: That's all very interesting. But I still don't understand why you look like that? ,M: Well, we celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. And we light big fires, too, to show thanks to the gods. ,F: Interesting. But aren't you afraid that you'll catch a cold and get ill? I mean, you're completely wet. ,M: Actually, the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy. ,F: What do you mean? ,M: Well, the colored powders we throw are made from traditional Indian medicines. ,F: And the coloured water, too? ,M: The coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called Palash, and they're good for you, too. ,F: Amazing. It sounds like a lot of fun. ,M: It really is. Next year, if you're interested, I'll bring you along. ,F: That would be great. I'll make sure I keep February second free. ,M: Actually, Holly isn't like Christmas. The date changes from year to year. It's always celebrated at the end of the winter season, on the last full moon day of the month.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: At the end of winter? Are you kidding me? That must be very cold to be wet with water! (C) F: Well, we also celebrate the Christmas at the end of winter just like you guys. (D) F: That' s so mystical to celebrate the Christmas when there is a full moon.
Output: B
F: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened? ,M: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly. ,F: That's all very interesting. But I still don't understand why you look like that? ,M: Well, we celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. And we light big fires, too, to show thanks to the gods. ,F: Interesting. But aren't you afraid that you'll catch a cold and get ill? I mean, you're completely wet. ,M: Actually, the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy. ,F: What do you mean? ,M: Well, the colored powders we throw are made from traditional Indian medicines. ,F: And the coloured water, too? ,M: The coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called Palash, and they're good for you, too. ,F: Amazing. It sounds like a lot of fun. ,M: It really is. Next year, if you're interested, I'll bring you along. ,F: That would be great. I'll make sure I keep February second free. ,M: Actually, Holly isn't like Christmas. The date changes from year to year. It's always celebrated at the end of the winter season, on the last full moon day of the month. ,F: OK, just let me know when it is. Anyway, you'd better go inside and get changed.
(A) M: I know you worry about if it will cause illness when we celebrate the Christmas. (B) M: Oh my god. You are interested in taking part in it, I know it! I know you well. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: I' m not a foolish belief as you think, we just want to celebrate the new year.
Output: B
F: Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend? ,M: Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why?
(A) F: Didn't you say you planned to come to my house for dinner? (B) F: I remember that you should finish your science projet. (C) F: You said you never play computer on weekends. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
F: Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend? ,M: Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why? ,F: Well, I want to invite you to my home for dinner. So we can get to know each other better. ,M: You want to invite me to dinner? But we've been in the same class for the past 2 years and you've never even spoken to me before. ,F: Yes, I know. We seldom have the chance to talk. I'm always playing with my friends and having fun, while you always have your face in a book. ,M: Yeah. Well, I guess I can come. Thanks. Actually, I do feel like relaxing. I have been working all week on science project. ,F: Really? I haven't even started it yet. Science is so boring. ,M: You haven't started it yet? Listen, maybe you should spend this weekend doing the project. It really is a lot of work. We can have dinner next weekend. ,F: No, no. It has to be this weekend. Hey, I know, you're good at science and have already done the project. So after dinner, maybe you can do my project. ,M: Do your project? ,F: I... I mean, help me do my project. Just bring your books and the project plan. It shouldn't take you...Ah... I mean us, long to finish. ,M: Us? Yeah, I see. Listen, Mary, I've just remembered. I'm busy this weekend, so I won't be able to make it to dinner.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Please come and help me with my project! (C) F: You mean you're sure to come to dinner and help me with my science. Thanks. (D) F: I am inviting you to discuss a problem.
Output: B
M: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming? ,F: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May.
(A) M: Alright, how many visitor will come in March? (B) M: Okay, I see, students will go to Beijing in March! (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Well, Bob will come to visit me in May!
Output: A
M: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming? ,F: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May. ,M: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12? ,F: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning.
(A) M: Only 8 apples? These are too less to share! (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Got it! 10 visitors are coming on May 23th. (D) M: You mean 12 visitors are coming here tomorrow!?
Output: B
M: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming? ,F: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May. ,M: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12? ,F: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning. ,M: Good. We have 8 weeks to prepare. Here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party. Then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: It' s a good plan to visit schools on the sec day! (C) F: I think it' s too boring for us to go sightseeing! (D) F: I don' t want to go to visit schools with you in July!
Output: B
M: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming? ,F: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May. ,M: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12? ,F: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning. ,M: Good. We have 8 weeks to prepare. Here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party. Then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days. ,F: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom. ,M: Exactly. So I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day. ,F: That'll fit in very nicely. ,M: And on their last day, they want to do some sightseeing. We could take them on a tour of London. But many of them may have been there already. And Schottland will be too far away. ,F: Why not take them for a walk along the coast? It should be interesting. ,M: Good idea, Cathy. I'm sure they'll like it.
(A) F: Finally, Bob is going to London! Good for him! (B) F: The visitors went to the coast on the final day. (C) F: The visitors will go to the coast on the final day. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
F: So what are your plans for this summer? ,M: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go to Germany, Lithuania and Latvia. All I need to pay for is my air tickets and meals.
(A) F: Oh, you are going to France to visit your friends and only stay there, aren't you? (B) F: So you are going to work for a company the whole vacation, right? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: You are going to travel around Europe? That sounds wonderful!
Output: D
F: So what are your plans for this summer? ,M: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go to Germany, Lithuania and Latvia. All I need to pay for is my air tickets and meals.
(A) F: Oh, Bill has relatives in Lithuania. (B) F: Bill's relatives are in Germany, right? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: So Bill has relatives in France, doesn't he?
Output: D
F: So what are your plans for this summer? ,M: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go to Germany, Lithuania and Latvia. All I need to pay for is my air tickets and meals. ,F: What about hotels when you're not staying with Bill's relatives? ,M: We'll stay in guest houses. I have enough money saved from my part time job. ,F: What about money for next term? ,M: I'll need to borrow a little from you, but this is a once in a lifetime chance. I really think I could learn a lot and I can improve my French, too.
(A) F: So you will do a part-time job thin summer, won't you? (B) F: Why do you need to borrow money for next term from Bill? (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: So you are borrowing money for next term from me, aren't you?
Output: D
M: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick. ,F: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things.
(A) M: It's a good thing to eat lots of fruit, no wonder you are healthy. (B) M: You often have colds, but your records is blank. Why? (C) M: It's bad. Have you checked the cause of your frequent colds? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: C
M: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick. ,F: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things. ,M: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke? ,F: I don't smoke. ,M: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables? ,F: Not really, especially no fruit. ,M: Well, since you don't eat fruit, I think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Fine. I know I smoke a lot. I will try my best to give up it. (C) F: I eat a lot of fruit, so I think it maybe useless to drink more water. (D) F: All right. I will take regular breaks, which can help fight your stomachache.
Output: A
M: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick. ,F: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things. ,M: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke? ,F: I don't smoke. ,M: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables? ,F: Not really, especially no fruit. ,M: Well, since you don't eat fruit, I think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds. ,F: Really? Hmm...I don't like drinking water. But, well, uh, perhaps. ,M: There's no perhaps about it. And some exercise is needed to improve your health. ,F: Oh, I go swimming once a week. ,M: Well, you should go swimming 3 times a week, so that it really helps your health.
(A) F: You mean exercise is not needed, and it's enough to go swimming once a week. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Ok, I will go swimming twice a week. I hope it helps fight fever. (D) F: I think so. I hardly ever get sick because I go swimming 3 times a week.
Output: B
M: You're at the Royal Dance School, aren't you? ,F: Yes, that's right. I'm in the second year class. We're all 12 years old. ,M: How many pupils are there at the dance school? ,F: About 120 boys and girls from 11 to 16 years old. ,M: What do you learn? ,F: English language, French, math, music and art. ,M: But when do you learn to dance? ,F: We have a dance class everyday for one hour. ,M: When does your dance class begin? ,F: At 10:30 in the morning. We get up at 7 o'clock and have breakfast at 7:30. There are 2 school lessons before the dance class. School starts at 8:30.
(A) M: OK. You are only 12 years old and you have dropped out of school. (B) M: Great. You are such a diligent student and you are only 12 years old. (C) M: It seems that you don't have boy classmates at the Foreign Language School. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: B
M: You're at the Royal Dance School, aren't you? ,F: Yes, that's right. I'm in the second year class. We're all 12 years old. ,M: How many pupils are there at the dance school? ,F: About 120 boys and girls from 11 to 16 years old. ,M: What do you learn? ,F: English language, French, math, music and art. ,M: But when do you learn to dance? ,F: We have a dance class everyday for one hour. ,M: When does your dance class begin? ,F: At 10:30 in the morning. We get up at 7 o'clock and have breakfast at 7:30. There are 2 school lessons before the dance class. School starts at 8:30.
(A) M: I see. You have dance class at 10:30 everyday and you need to get up at 7 o'clock. (B) M: OK. Your dance class begins at 8:30 a.m. and school starts at 7:00 a.m. (C) M: It seems that your dance class begins at 7:00 a.m. And you get up at 5:00 a.m. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: A
M: So, how long have you been in the peace core? ,F: For about a year now. ,M: Do you enjoy it? ,F: Most of the time, the work can be very difficult sometimes.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: It's your first week in the Peace Corp. Maybe next month, you will no longer think that it's enjoyable. (C) M: Haha, good to know that you enjoy your job in the Peace Corp. Tell me something that you find interesting there. (D) M: Come on, you have so many works and competent colleagues. It can't be a wast of time as you think. Try to enjoy it.
Output: C
M: So, how long have you been in the peace core? ,F: For about a year now. ,M: Do you enjoy it? ,F: Most of the time, the work can be very difficult sometimes. ,M: What's the most difficult thing about being in the peace core? ,F: For me, it's finding a way to fit into a community that's very different from my own. ,M: And what's the most exciting thing? ,F: That's easy. The most exciting thing about being in the peace core is learning about another culture.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Indeed. There are so many mysterious elements in other cultures, no wonder you feel that it's most exciting to learn about them. (C) M: You have the most exciting thing of learning about another culture, and you never find your work in the Peace Corp difficult. You must enjoy working there. (D) M: I understand why you think fitting into another community is the most exciting thing. You never know what new people you will meet.
Output: B
M: So, Gilda. I'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness, because we're so far away from our own country. ,F: Yes, it's very difficult. In special seasons like Christmas or during the Holy Week, it is something that we celebrate a lot and I really feel homesick. ,M: How do you deal with homesickness? ,F: When I feel homesick, I never stay at home alone. One thing I do is that I always try to go for things in the neighborhood. So what do the locals do? Is there anything interesting? And it's a sort of adventure because you're doing something new, so you're kind of replacing something that you used to do by something new. So, in a way, it's nice dealing with homesickness.
(A) M: Yeah, I agree. Staying at home is a good way to deal with homesickness. (B) M: Yeah, I agree. Trying the local things is not a good way to deal with homesickness. (C) M: Yeah, I agree. Trying the local things is a good way to deal with homesickness. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
M: So, Gilda. I'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness, because we're so far away from our own country. ,F: Yes, it's very difficult. In special seasons like Christmas or during the Holy Week, it is something that we celebrate a lot and I really feel homesick. ,M: How do you deal with homesickness? ,F: When I feel homesick, I never stay at home alone. One thing I do is that I always try to go for things in the neighborhood. So what do the locals do? Is there anything interesting? And it's a sort of adventure because you're doing something new, so you're kind of replacing something that you used to do by something new. So, in a way, it's nice dealing with homesickness. ,M: Yeah. ,F: What about you? ,M: Well, that's what I was going to say. You said replacing and I also focus myself on other activities, such as playing golf, swimming and watching TV. But what I like best is to go hiking with the friends I've made and we talk a lot.
(A) F: Cool. So swimming is your favorite activity. (B) F: Cool. So go hiking with your friends is your favorite activity. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Cool. So go hiking with your family is your favorite activity.
Output: B
M: So, Gilda. I'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness, because we're so far away from our own country. ,F: Yes, it's very difficult. In special seasons like Christmas or during the Holy Week, it is something that we celebrate a lot and I really feel homesick. ,M: How do you deal with homesickness? ,F: When I feel homesick, I never stay at home alone. One thing I do is that I always try to go for things in the neighborhood. So what do the locals do? Is there anything interesting? And it's a sort of adventure because you're doing something new, so you're kind of replacing something that you used to do by something new. So, in a way, it's nice dealing with homesickness. ,M: Yeah. ,F: What about you? ,M: Well, that's what I was going to say. You said replacing and I also focus myself on other activities, such as playing golf, swimming and watching TV. But what I like best is to go hiking with the friends I've made and we talk a lot. ,F: You are really outgoing. There're a lot of delicious foods to enjoy. Delicious foods can make you forget unhappy things. ,M: Yeah, I couldn't agree more. I also do that when I'm feeling homesick. Maybe next time we can go out and enjoy some foods together.
(A) F: Good idea. We can chat with each other when we feel homesick. (B) F: Good idea. We can have meals together with family members when we feel homesick. (C) F: Good idea. We can have meals together when we feel homesick. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: C
F: When will I get the decoration materials? ,M: Usually, we make the delivery every Tuesday afternoon.
(A) F: Go straight along the Golden Street and you can get to the decoration shop. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: Things are beautiful in this decoration shop. (D) F: What books do you want to buy in this bookstore?
Output: C
F: When will I get the decoration materials? ,M: Usually, we make the delivery every Tuesday afternoon. ,F: Well, I won't be at home then. I usually work in the afternoon, but you can put the materials in the downstairs bookstore. ,M: No problem. And what is your address? ,F: I live on the thirty-fourth Golden Street, Portland. ,M: OK, I have got all the information. ,F: And how much should I pay? ,M: With shipping charges, your total fare will be $96. Do you want to pay in cash or? ,F: I don't have enough cash now. Could I use Wechat Pay to give you the money? ,M: Certainly.
(A) F: I'll use Wechat Pay to give you the money. (B) F: I like to pay by cheque. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Although it's convenient to pay by Wechat, I prefer to use cash.
Output: A
F: Hey Mike, good to have you back. You look exhausted. ,M: Hi, Mary. Yeah. I'm totally beat. I can barely keep my eyes open. ,F: Was it a rough trip? ,M: Well, it was actually pretty productive. But all the flying really got to me. ,F: Oh, jet lag. ,M: Yep. I flew from Beijing to Boston for a meeting and then got on a plane to go to the trade fair in Frankfurt. Then back to Beijing before catching a train back here to Shanghai.
(A) F: So you flew from Shanghai to Frankfurt to attend the trade fair, right? (B) F: When did you go to Frankfurt to attend the trade fair? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: So you flew from Shanghai to Frankfurt to make a speech, right?
Output: B
F: Hey Mike, good to have you back. You look exhausted. ,M: Hi, Mary. Yeah. I'm totally beat. I can barely keep my eyes open. ,F: Was it a rough trip? ,M: Well, it was actually pretty productive. But all the flying really got to me. ,F: Oh, jet lag. ,M: Yep. I flew from Beijing to Boston for a meeting and then got on a plane to go to the trade fair in Frankfurt. Then back to Beijing before catching a train back here to Shanghai. ,F: Wow, that's a lot of traveling. No wonder you're exhausted. ,M: The worst thing was adjusting to the time zones. It's so hard to get used to the difference. ,F: Yeah, it's hard. You know jet lag only hits if you travel east west or west east. You could fly from Germany to Cape Town in South Africa and you wouldn't feel a thing.
(A) M: Why do you mention America? I haven't been to America on this trip. (B) M: If only you had reminded me of flying from Germany earlier. (C) M: Why do you mention Britain? I flew directly from Beijing to Germany on this trip. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
F: Jerry, is that you? ,M: Hey Jenny. How are you doing? I don't think I've seen you in over 5 years.
(A) F: How time flies! Five years have passed in a blink of an eye. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: You came to my wedding three years ago, and we haven't seen each other since. (D) F: We haven't been in touch for two years. It's nice to meet you here.
Output: A
F: Jerry, is that you? ,M: Hey Jenny. How are you doing? I don't think I've seen you in over 5 years. ,F: I know, it's been a long time. It's funny to run into you on Christmas Eve. ,M: Yeah, isn't that funny? Why aren't you at home with your family? ,F: My family doesn't live here. They moved to Texas 3 years ago. ,M: I see. Well, why don't you fly home to Texas for the holidays? ,F: I have to work tomorrow. Why didn't you go home?
(A) M: It's annoying that you have to work for Christmas. (B) M: I'm so happy for you to be with your family in Texas on Christmas Eve. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: I'm sorry you can't afford a plane ticket to go home with your family on Christmas Eve. Do you need me to lend you some money
Output: A
F: Jerry, is that you? ,M: Hey Jenny. How are you doing? I don't think I've seen you in over 5 years. ,F: I know, it's been a long time. It's funny to run into you on Christmas Eve. ,M: Yeah, isn't that funny? Why aren't you at home with your family? ,F: My family doesn't live here. They moved to Texas 3 years ago. ,M: I see. Well, why don't you fly home to Texas for the holidays? ,F: I have to work tomorrow. Why didn't you go home? ,M: I wanted to, but I didn't have enough money to buy a plane ticket. ,F: I'm sorry you couldn't go home. How is everything else going? ,M: I'm OK but I'm having trouble finding a job. What's up with you? ,F: I can't complain. My job is going well, and I have a nice apartment. Since we're both alone for the holidays, we should have dinner together.
(A) M: OK, we can go to the cinema and see the new movie. (B) M: OK, we can talk while we are eating in the restaurant. (C) M: I know you like classical music, we can go to the concert hall to listen a concert. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: B
F: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference. ,M: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished.
(A) F: Oh, you saw Mark Lowcock's speech. Why do you like his speech? (B) F: Oh, you saw Heather Nauert's speech. Why do you like it? (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Oh, you saw Henry Hadley's speech. Why don't you like it?
Output: D
F: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference. ,M: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished. ,F: Where did you go? ,M: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon? ,F: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee.
(A) M: I visited my professor to discuss homework after leaving the lecture hall. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: I went straight to the library and borrowed books after leaving the lecture hall. (D) M: I went straight to the library after Professor Henry Hadley's speech was done.
Output: C
F: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference. ,M: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished. ,F: Where did you go? ,M: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon? ,F: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee.
(A) M: So only Professor Henry Hadley gave a speech yesterday, right? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I can't believe that you listened 4 speeches yesterday morning. (D) M: I can't believe that you listened 4 speeches yesterday. Weren't you tired?
Output: D
F: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference. ,M: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished. ,F: Where did you go? ,M: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon? ,F: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee. ,M: What did you think of their speeches? ,F: Well, I have to admit I can't follow perfectly all of the speeches, but I think all of them were interesting and full of useful information. I learned a lot. I really think you shouldn't have left the lecture hall before the speeches ended.
(A) M: I agree with you. All the speeches were long and boring. Why didn't you leave? (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: I agree with you. All the speeches were interesting and useful, so I listened all of them. (D) M: Yes. All the speeches were long and understandable. I am glad that I listened to them all.
Output: B
F: You looked tired today, John. What's wrong? ,M: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out. ,F: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park.
(A) M: I will take our son to the park. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: I will take our daughter to the zoo. (D) M: Honey. I don't know how to deal with my stress.
Output: D
F: You looked tired today, John. What's wrong? ,M: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out. ,F: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park. ,M: Yeah, but all I can think about is the deadlines I need to meet. ,F: What deadlines? ,M: Well, I have to have the meeting room organized by Friday.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Organize the meeting room by Thursday? You still get plenty of time. (C) F: It is not a big deal to organize the meeting room by Friday. Just relax. (D) F: Signing a contract with the sales department by Thursday is not important at all.
Output: C
F: You looked tired today, John. What's wrong? ,M: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out. ,F: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park. ,M: Yeah, but all I can think about is the deadlines I need to meet. ,F: What deadlines? ,M: Well, I have to have the meeting room organized by Friday. ,F: What else? ,M: I also need to come up with a marketing plan for our dairy products and sign a contract with the sales department by Saturday. ,F: It sounds to me that your boss is just taking too much advantage of you.
(A) M: Youstill think he is helpful after he asked me to organize the meeting room by Thursday. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: I think so! But what Can I do? He is theboss after all! And a cruel boss! (D) M: No, he is not hard-working at all. He gave all his work to me. But I am still feel relax.
Output: C
F: Excuse me? I want to go to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet. Can I take any bus that comes along? ,M: You can take any bus except the No.9. ,F: How often do the buses run? ,M: They run about every 5 minutes.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Oh, I didn't know that trains run every 5 minutes. That's fast. (C) F: I am so glad that buses run about every 9 minutes. (D) F: Oh, buses run every 5 minutes. That's fast.
Output: D
F: Excuse me? I want to go to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet. Can I take any bus that comes along? ,M: You can take any bus except the No.9. ,F: How often do the buses run? ,M: They run about every 5 minutes. ,F: Fine. How long does it take to get to Eighty-second Street? ,M: About 15 minutes. It's not very far. Are you a stranger here? ,F: Yes, I am. ,M: How do you like New York? ,F: I like it very much. The weather, the lifestyle, but the way people talk here is a little confusing to me. It's hard to understand.
(A) M: Why are you confused about the weather here? (B) M: So you don't understand the way people talk here, right? (C) M: Why are you confused about the life style here? (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
F: Hello, I'm Sylvia from Mexico. ,M: Have you ever worked as a babysitter? ,F: Yes, actually when I was in year 11, almost everyday after school my cousin would leave her little daughter with me.
(A) M: Really? When you were in year 12, you babysitted for your cousin? Oh, you were too young at that time. (B) M: Yeah, you are Sylvia from America and you babysitted for my daughter. Oh, you were too young at that time. (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: So, your cousin would leave her older daughter with you and you babysitted for your cousin's daughter?
Output: C
F: Hello, I'm Sylvia from Mexico. ,M: Have you ever worked as a babysitter? ,F: Yes, actually when I was in year 11, almost everyday after school my cousin would leave her little daughter with me. ,M: Did you enjoy the time with her? ,F: Yes, sure. She was 2 years old and she just learned to walk. It was quite exhausting, but I like her so much and I enjoyed every minute of it. ,M: That's amazing. Can you start working Friday night? ,F: Oh, sorry. I'm not available this Friday. Maybe Saturday? ,M: OK, sounds fine to me.
(A) F: Really? You think it doesn't sound fine to you and you want to continue to discuss with me? (B) F: Okay. Actually I have never babysitted my cousin's daughter. And you can continue training me. (C) F: Yeah, I am available this Friday  and this Saturday. So, would you like to finish this interview? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
Output: D
F: Oh, no. This can't be happening. ,M: I wonder what's going on. ,F: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.
(A) M: Don't worry. Let's call a locker to repair the lock before we go downstairs. (B) M: Your alarm broke. It's late and you should get up from the bed now, darling. (C) M: Oh, no, the elevator breaks down. Fortunately, we are not in the elevator. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
Output: D
F: Oh, no. This can't be happening. ,M: I wonder what's going on. ,F: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs. ,M: Do you mean this has happened before? ,F: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, if I'm in here a long time I don't know what I'm going to do. ,M: Well, for crying out loud. Don't lose your head. Calm down. ,F: You know I knocked myself out to be on time for an appointment. And now look. ,M: Complaining isn't going to help.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Of course I can complain. The fire alarm rings and we can't use the elevator. (C) F: Sorry for crying out loud, but I'm just too nervous being trapped in the car. (D) F: I know, but I just can't help complaining. They could have repaired it earlier.
Output: D