niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
F: Hello, Bob. This is Nancy speaking. I'm so glad I've got hold of you at last. ,M: Were you trying to get in touch with me? If I'm not at home, you can usually reach me at my club here. ,F: That's good to know. Listen, Bob, I've got news for you. ,M: What is it? ,F: My sister Amy is coming back from the states.
(A) M: Yes, my sister Amy is coming back from China. I will hold a party for her. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Why didn't Amy tell me that she will go abroad? She is my girlfriend. (D) M: I miss Amy. Because she is your sister, we can have a party together.
Output: D
F: Hello, Bob. This is Nancy speaking. I'm so glad I've got hold of you at last. ,M: Were you trying to get in touch with me? If I'm not at home, you can usually reach me at my club here. ,F: That's good to know. Listen, Bob, I've got news for you. ,M: What is it? ,F: My sister Amy is coming back from the states. ,M: That's great. When is she coming back? ,F: Next weekend. ,M: Next weekend? OK. Let's get together tonight and plan a party for her.
(A) F: Yes, we can have dinner together and talk about my sister Mary then. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: It is true that we should meet and discuss about the pary for Amy. (D) F: Maybe we can go to a movie tonight since Amy will come back next month.
Output: C
F: Thank you. The tea smells good. What is it called? ,M: It's called Tie Guanyin, and is a kind of Wulong tea.
(A) F: I like this cup of green tea. (B) F: This black tea tastes delicious. (C) F: This cup of Oolong tea smells disgusting (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: Thank you. The tea smells good. What is it called? ,M: It's called Tie Guanyin, and is a kind of Wulong tea. ,F: I've heard this name before, but I could never understand the tea classification. ,M: It's confusing and there is no agreement on it. Generally speaking, there are 4 kinds of tea based on processing methods. They're green tea, black tea, Wulong tea and scented tea.
(A) F: There are three kinds of tea. (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: There are in total four kinds of tea. (D) F: There are five kinds of tea.
Output: C
F: Thank you. The tea smells good. What is it called? ,M: It's called Tie Guanyin, and is a kind of Wulong tea. ,F: I've heard this name before, but I could never understand the tea classification. ,M: It's confusing and there is no agreement on it. Generally speaking, there are 4 kinds of tea based on processing methods. They're green tea, black tea, Wulong tea and scented tea. ,F: It is said that different kinds of tea have different health benefits, isn't it? ,M: Yes, it is. But there are also considerations of time and personal health. For example, green tea is good in summer. It seems to drive away the heat and bring a feeling of relaxation. However, pregnant women should not drink it. ,F: There seems to be a lot to know about tea. You must tell me more about tea culture in the future. ,M: Sure, I'll be glad to.
(A) F: Tea culture is interesting. (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: Tea culture is quiet boring. (D) F: Coffee can bring a feeling of relaxation.
Output: A
F: Thank you. The tea smells good. What is it called? ,M: It's called Tie Guanyin, and is a kind of Wulong tea. ,F: I've heard this name before, but I could never understand the tea classification. ,M: It's confusing and there is no agreement on it. Generally speaking, there are 4 kinds of tea based on processing methods. They're green tea, black tea, Wulong tea and scented tea. ,F: It is said that different kinds of tea have different health benefits, isn't it? ,M: Yes, it is. But there are also considerations of time and personal health. For example, green tea is good in summer. It seems to drive away the heat and bring a feeling of relaxation. However, pregnant women should not drink it. ,F: There seems to be a lot to know about tea. You must tell me more about tea culture in the future. ,M: Sure, I'll be glad to.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Brother, your friend calls you. (C) F: Thank you, Dad. (D) F: Boss, I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight.
Output: A
F: Excuse me. We'd like to rent a flat near the university. ,M: OK. How many people are you looking for somewhere for? ,F: 2. We'd like something as cheap as possible. ,M: OK. How many rooms do you need in the flat? ,F: We'll need 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.
(A) M: OK. I'll find some flats near the bus station for you three guys as you wish. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: A flat near the university with one bedroom. Just wait a moment, please. (D) M: I got the requirements. Here's the list of flats near the university. Have a look.
Output: D
F: Excuse me. We'd like to rent a flat near the university. ,M: OK. How many people are you looking for somewhere for? ,F: 2. We'd like something as cheap as possible. ,M: OK. How many rooms do you need in the flat? ,F: We'll need 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.
(A) M: Since you need only one bedroom for yourself, I've got one on the list. (B) M: Two bedrooms near the university, sure. You can hve a look at this list. (C) M: You need two bedrooms for yourself far from the university? Let me look. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: B
F: Excuse me. We'd like to rent a flat near the university. ,M: OK. How many people are you looking for somewhere for? ,F: 2. We'd like something as cheap as possible. ,M: OK. How many rooms do you need in the flat? ,F: We'll need 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined. ,M: OK. I've got a list of places that fit your requirements. Let's just go through them. The first flat is about 2 miles away from your university and it's near the Walmart. ,F: Well, can we go to have a look at it? We'd like to see it before making a final decision. ,M: Of course. I'm not very busy at the moment. If you can wait for about 15 minutes, I can take you there.
(A) F: Having looked at our flat, it's time to buy furniture, darling. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Take your time first. I look forward to seeing the flat later. (D) F: Since I have seen the flat and I live alone, I want to rent it now.
Output: C
M: Hello, I bought a shirt in your shop this morning. ,F: Yes. ,M: I bought 1 size too large by mistake. ,F: Oh, did you? ,M: I wonder if you could change it for one size smaller. ,F: Yes, of course. Please bring your receipt when you come.
(A) M: OK. I want to buy a skirt. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Okay, I'll come and change the shirt tomorrow. (D) M: OK, I'll come for your interview tomorrow.
Output: C
M: Hello, I bought a shirt in your shop this morning. ,F: Yes. ,M: I bought 1 size too large by mistake. ,F: Oh, did you? ,M: I wonder if you could change it for one size smaller. ,F: Yes, of course. Please bring your receipt when you come. ,M: OK. I'll come to your place later. Now it is 4:00 PM. How late is your shop open? ,F: The shop closes at 7:00 PM from Monday to Friday. But today is Saturday, so we will be open until 8 o'clock, sir. We look forward to seeing you
(A) M: Your shop will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday. (B) M: You mean the shop will close at 7 p.m. between Saturday and Sunday? (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: I know, your shop will close at eight o'clock on Friday.
Output: C
M: Hi, Rosie. How was your New York visit? ,F: Fantastic. I love the weather in New York. Summers are mostly cool, but it is very hot here in New Delhi. ,M: It will probably rain tomorrow. ,F: I hope so. My uncle lives in London. It has a beautiful climate. ,M: Yes, London is a wonderful city.
(A) F: I hate the weather in New York, but I can leave the city tomorrow and go to London. (B) F: I'm glad that I decided to come to London today, though the climate here is terrible. (C) F: Yeah, New Delhi here is too cold. I like London, but unfortunately, I know nobody there. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
M: Hi, Rosie. How was your New York visit? ,F: Fantastic. I love the weather in New York. Summers are mostly cool, but it is very hot here in New Delhi. ,M: It will probably rain tomorrow. ,F: I hope so. My uncle lives in London. It has a beautiful climate. ,M: Yes, London is a wonderful city. ,F: By the way, should we go shopping today? ,M: It's sunny outside. I won't be able to go. We can go in the evening if the weather is nice.
(A) F: You're right, it's too inconvenient to go shopping now in the morning as it's raining. (B) F: OK. As stores open from the noon here in New York, let's go shopping this afternoon. (C) F: Sure. Let's just wait until this evening to see the weather and probably go shopping. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: C
F: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today. ,M: Would you like to go by train or by bus? ,F: I am not sure. Which one is better? ,M: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours.
(A) F: It's not that slow for it only takes 50 minutes to get there. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Oh, my god. Two and half an hour by bus is so long! (D) F: You mean I will spend 9 hours on bus? You are kidding.
Output: C
F: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today. ,M: Would you like to go by train or by bus? ,F: I am not sure. Which one is better? ,M: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours. ,F: And how long does the train take? ,M: If you take the fast train, it will take about 50 minutes. ,F: Where do I catch the train? ,M: The trains for Cambridge leave from Kings Cross Station. They run every half hour. Most trains to Cambridge go from platform 9.
(A) F: Thank you, I think half an hour waiting time is not very long. (B) F: Thanks, I can wait 30 minutes to get Oxford. (C) F: I shall say that one and half an hour is pretty long. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: A
F: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today. ,M: Would you like to go by train or by bus? ,F: I am not sure. Which one is better? ,M: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours. ,F: And how long does the train take? ,M: If you take the fast train, it will take about 50 minutes. ,F: Where do I catch the train? ,M: The trains for Cambridge leave from Kings Cross Station. They run every half hour. Most trains to Cambridge go from platform 9. ,F: How do I get to Kings Cross Station? ,M: The best way is to take an underground train directly to Kings Cross Station. The underground station is just round the corner from here. ,F: Can you show me on the map? ,M: Just turn right when you leave, and then turn right again at the first crossroads. The entrance to the underground station is about 50 meters further on. ,F: Thank you very much.
(A) M: You are welcome. Remember take the bus no.4. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: No worries. Taking the subway will help you know more about NY. (D) M: You are welcome. The London underground train is really convenient.
Output: D
F: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today. ,M: Would you like to go by train or by bus? ,F: I am not sure. Which one is better? ,M: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours. ,F: And how long does the train take? ,M: If you take the fast train, it will take about 50 minutes. ,F: Where do I catch the train? ,M: The trains for Cambridge leave from Kings Cross Station. They run every half hour. Most trains to Cambridge go from platform 9. ,F: How do I get to Kings Cross Station? ,M: The best way is to take an underground train directly to Kings Cross Station. The underground station is just round the corner from here. ,F: Can you show me on the map? ,M: Just turn right when you leave, and then turn right again at the first crossroads. The entrance to the underground station is about 50 meters further on.
(A) F: 30 meters? That's very close. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: So it's only 50 meters from here to the exit. (D) F: 50 meters? I think I can walk there.
Output: D
F: Could you tell me how to borrow books in the library? ,M: Sure, all you need is your student ID card to check out books and read. ,F: How many books are my allowed to check out at a time? ,M: 2 books at a time, except magazines. They have to be read within the library.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: It is enough to borrow three books or magazines at a time in the library. (C) F: You mean I can borrow two books at a time without the student ID card. (D) F: Thank you. I know I am allowed to borrow two books at a time in this library.
Output: D
F: Could you tell me how to borrow books in the library? ,M: Sure, all you need is your student ID card to check out books and read. ,F: How many books are my allowed to check out at a time? ,M: 2 books at a time, except magazines. They have to be read within the library. ,F: How long can I keep the books? ,M: For one month. If you can't return the books in time, you'll be fired. But if you renew them, you can keep them longer. ,F: I see. Now I want to check out 2 books about spoken English. Can you show me where I can find them? ,M: Yes, just over there to your right.
(A) F: You are a good student. You always borrow magazines from the library. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Thank you for answering all my question. You are really a good librarian. (D) F: As the librarian, how can you not know how to borrow books?
Output: C
F: Could you tell me how to borrow books in the library? ,M: Sure, all you need is your student ID card to check out books and read. ,F: How many books are my allowed to check out at a time? ,M: 2 books at a time, except magazines. They have to be read within the library. ,F: How long can I keep the books? ,M: For one month. If you can't return the books in time, you'll be fired. But if you renew them, you can keep them longer.
(A) F: It is difficult for me to check out more books, though I can borrow 10 books at a time. (B) F: I can keep the books longer than a month by renewing them. Same thing with magazines. (C) F: Ok, I can show you my student ID card. I will borrow three books today. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: D
F: Adam, I'm sorry. ,M: But, where have you been, Alice? Here over an hour late. ,F: Yes, but I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam. It was one thing after another. ,M: But, why did you get off work so late? The office closes at 6, doesn't it? ,F: Yes, but there's a rash on at the moment in my boss asked me to work on some urgent letters.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: It takes you so long to deal with letters that you won' t be able to come in time even if took a taxi. (C) M: What takes you so long to send emails? The office closes at 7 o' clock, doesn't it? (D) M: Helen! Why did your boss ask you to prepare flies for him after work? Is he insane?
Output: A
F: Adam, I'm sorry. ,M: But, where have you been, Alice? Here over an hour late. ,F: Yes, but I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam. It was one thing after another. ,M: But, why did you get off work so late? The office closes at 6, doesn't it? ,F: Yes, but there's a rash on at the moment in my boss asked me to work on some urgent letters. ,M: But didn't you tell him you had an appointment? ,F: Well. No, I thought I'd finish in about 5 minutes. If it hadn't been for missing the bus and the traffic, I wouldn't have been so late. I'm sorry! ,M: Well, near here, and that's the main thing. Though you were late for the movie, we can have dinner together. ,F: Thank you. I won't be late again.
(A) M: Let' s go have a dinner together! (B) M: Helen, we should go for a dinner now! (C) M: We aren't late for the movie. Let' s go for it. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: A
M: I need to go to the bank. ,F: But they're all close today? ,M: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today?
(A) F: Hey, calm down. Just joking, The post office is right behind you. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: Hey, calm down. Just joking, there's no bank in the town. (D) F: Hey, calm down. Just joking, which bank do you want to go?
Output: D
M: I need to go to the bank. ,F: But they're all close today? ,M: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today? ,F: Have you already forgotten what's the date today? ,M: Oh, it's the first of April. April Fools' Day.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Oh, no. You always remember the Fool's Day. (C) F: Haha, got you! That's right. It is Fool's Day today! (D) F: Yeah, yesterday is  Fool's Day, and today is 2nd April.
Output: C
M: I need to go to the bank. ,F: But they're all close today? ,M: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today? ,F: Have you already forgotten what's the date today? ,M: Oh, it's the first of April. April Fools' Day. ,F: You forgot all about it, didn't you? ,M: Sort of. But it has reminded me of at least one thing I need to remember. ,F: What's that? ,M: Tomorrow is my wife's birthday. ,F: Better not forget that. It's pretty strange that your wife's birthday changes every year. Why is that? ,M: My wife is Chinese. She celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Oh, yes. Chinese people celebrate their birthday according to the lunar calendar. (C) F: It is strange that your American wife celebrate her lunar birthday. (D) F: So, when do you have a Canadian wife and she celebrate her lunar birthday?
Output: B
F: What can I do for you, sir? ,M: I want to book a ticket to Hong Kong on October thirtieth. ,F: OK. I will check for you. Wait a moment, please. Would you like a business ticket or an economic one? ,M: Economic, and I prefer the afternoon. ,F: Well, Dragonair Flight, KA621, leaves at 4:00 PM and arrives there at 6:25 PM. Is that all right? ,M: That's fine. How much should I pay?
(A) F: That's $130 for your train ticket to Hong Kong on October 10th. (B) F: You want a business ticket on flight KA666, so $2,333 in total, sir. (C) F: Dragonair Flight, KA621 on October 13th. $1,300, including tax. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: C
F: What can I do for you, sir? ,M: I want to book a ticket to Hong Kong on October thirtieth. ,F: OK. I will check for you. Wait a moment, please. Would you like a business ticket or an economic one? ,M: Economic, and I prefer the afternoon. ,F: Well, Dragonair Flight, KA621, leaves at 4:00 PM and arrives there at 6:25 PM. Is that all right?
(A) M: Since I arrive at Hong Kong at 4pm on Oct. 14th, I can have my dinner there. (B) M: Darling, I booked a business ticket on flight KA666 that will arrive at 4:25pm. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: So the flight lands at 6:25pm. I think that's fine. Book one ticket for me, please.
Output: D
M: Can I help you, madam? ,F: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that?
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: I am happy to know you think the toilet in our store is clean and convenient. (C) M: I am happy to hear that the water flows away very fast in the shower in our hotel. (D) M: Yes, every toilet in this factory is so powerful. We are very proud of that.
Output: A
M: Can I help you, madam? ,F: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that? ,M: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check every room before new guests move in. We've been busy with a large conference. ,F: That's not what you should do after all. One doesn't expect this sort of thing here. ,M: No, madam. I do apologize. It's most unusual. We do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible. Anything else? ,F: Well, your air conditioning doesn't seem to be working too well. It's so hot up here. ,M: I'll just try to make it work better and you'll find it a little cooler in a short time. Also, I'll send someone along right away to look at the toilet and shower.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: As a cleaner, you must be busy with the large party, but I need some cleaning, too. (C) F: Thank you for asking, but everything is good till now. You are really a good desk clerk. (D) F: Sir, since you are just a desk clerk, I will not create more difficulties for you.
Output: D
M: Can I help you, madam? ,F: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that? ,M: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check every room before new guests move in. We've been busy with a large conference. ,F: That's not what you should do after all. One doesn't expect this sort of thing here. ,M: No, madam. I do apologize. It's most unusual. We do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible. Anything else? ,F: Well, your air conditioning doesn't seem to be working too well. It's so hot up here.
(A) M: Madam, I have noted down the complaints you are making. We will check the room tomorrow, is that OK for you? (B) M: Madam, I understand that you are making some complaints. I will send someone to take a look as soon as possible. (C) M: Madam, are you demanding an apology? I apologize for our carelessness. We have been busy with a large part. Sorry. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: B
M: Can I help you, madam? ,F: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that? ,M: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check every room before new guests move in. We've been busy with a large conference. ,F: That's not what you should do after all. One doesn't expect this sort of thing here. ,M: No, madam. I do apologize. It's most unusual. We do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible. Anything else?
(A) F: Why are you so unfriendly? I know you never check the rooms after the guests move out, but that's OK. (B) F: You are very patient with complaints from guests, but you can pay more attention to the preparation jobs. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Why do I have to remind you everything? You are too careless. Everything is not working except for the toilet.
Output: B
F: Are you busy this week? ,M: Yes. This morning I need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30, I'll discuss the report with the general manager. ,F: What's your schedule for tomorrow? ,M: I'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00, I'm seeing Mr .Black, the marketing manager.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: I don't expect that Mr. Black will attend the meeting tomorrow morning. You can have a talk with him then. (C) F: It seems like you have a really tight schedule. Don't be late for the English literature meeting then. (D) F: Well, I truly wish you a successful meeting. Maybe we can have a lunch after the meeting.
Output: D
F: Are you busy this week? ,M: Yes. This morning I need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30, I'll discuss the report with the general manager. ,F: What's your schedule for tomorrow? ,M: I'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00, I'm seeing Mr .Black, the marketing manager. ,F: What about Wednesday? ,M: I've got an appointment at 8:30 with Mr. Anderson, the bank manager. In the afternoon, I'm taking the 4:45 flight to Hong Kong for the conference.
(A) F: I still remember my last meeting with Mr. Anderson. He is a brilliant general manager. (B) F: Wish you have a pleasant appointment with the greatest marketing manager in the world. (C) F: Mr. Anderson is a very brilliant bank manager. What a lucky guy you are! (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?
Output: C
F: Are you busy this week? ,M: Yes. This morning I need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30, I'll discuss the report with the general manager. ,F: What's your schedule for tomorrow? ,M: I'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00, I'm seeing Mr .Black, the marketing manager. ,F: What about Wednesday? ,M: I've got an appointment at 8:30 with Mr. Anderson, the bank manager. In the afternoon, I'm taking the 4:45 flight to Hong Kong for the conference.
(A) F: The flight is 5:00 to Hong Kong? Hope you will not be late for the lecture. (B) F: The weather report says it's going to rain in Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon. Don't forget your umbrella. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: What a pity that you are going to Hong Kong on Friday afternoon. Saturday is Lucy's birthday party and she invited all of us.
Output: B
F: I'm planning to go to Canada on vacation. ,M: What places are you going to visit? ,F: First, I'll spend a few days in Vancouver. Then I'll take a train through the Rocky Mountains. ,M: Oh, you're riding through the Rocky Mountains. That's really exciting. ,F: Then I'll fly to Toronto and take a bus to Niagara Falls. I will take a boat under that huge waterfall. ,M: Wow, that's wonderful. You're so lucky! ,F: Well, I hope I don't get seasick. I'll finish my trip in Nova Scotia. I'd like to bike around some small fishing villages. ,M: Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
(A) F: Thank you. I really had a wonderful experience yesterday. (B) F: I am reading an introduction to Canada, but I will not go to Canada. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Thanks a lot. My travel plan is perfect. I will have a good time.
Output: D
F: I'm planning to go to Canada on vacation. ,M: What places are you going to visit? ,F: First, I'll spend a few days in Vancouver. Then I'll take a train through the Rocky Mountains. ,M: Oh, you're riding through the Rocky Mountains. That's really exciting. ,F: Then I'll fly to Toronto and take a bus to Niagara Falls. I will take a boat under that huge waterfall.
(A) M: OK. It must takes a lot a time to go to Toronto by train from here. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: OK. If you are moving to Toronto, you can get there by air. (D) M: Great. You can get to Toronto by air. It will be convenient.
Output: D
F: Well, I think my article can't be more awful. ,M: Not likely. Why are you so unconfident about your paper? ,F: You know, I missed the deadline for handing in the paper. So I'm uncertain about the content of my paper. ,M: Take it easy. Actually, I read your article last night and I found that you had applied the general knowledge to specific problems in your article.
(A) F: Really? But I think our boss will think I've done a good job. (B) F: Can I know the result of my paper, professor? I handed in on time and I felt I've done a good job. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: Thank you, professor, now I feel more confident.
Output: D
F: Well, I think my article can't be more awful. ,M: Not likely. Why are you so unconfident about your paper? ,F: You know, I missed the deadline for handing in the paper. So I'm uncertain about the content of my paper. ,M: Take it easy. Actually, I read your article last night and I found that you had applied the general knowledge to specific problems in your article. ,F: You think so? You mean I have done well? ,M: Yeah, your work is not bad. However, I have some suggestions for you. Keep to the point, but cross out the unimportant information carefully, or that may have caused some mistakes.
(A) F: Thank you for pointing out a lot of mistakes for me. I'll correct them. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: So I will delete some information unnecessary when I am making the speech. (D) F: You mean, I need to delete some unnecessary parts of my paper.
Output: D
M: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance. ,F: Thank you very much. ,M: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have traveled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You played the piano beautifully. What are your next plans? ,F: At present, I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling.
(A) M: You are working so hard. I knew about your performance from TV. (B) M: You are working so hard. I learnt about you from the Internet. (C) M: You are so stressed. I knew you didn't perform well from the newspaper. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: D
M: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance. ,F: Thank you very much. ,M: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have traveled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You played the piano beautifully. What are your next plans? ,F: At present, I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling. ,M: Why are you working so hard? ,F: I'm planning to start a school, so I'm trying to save as much money as possible.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: Oh, you want to start a music school. Why don't you save some money? (C) M: So you want to travel more, right? Where do you want to go? (D) M: Oh, you want to start a music school. Good for you!
Output: D
M: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance. ,F: Thank you very much. ,M: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have traveled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You played the piano beautifully. What are your next plans? ,F: At present, I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling. ,M: Why are you working so hard? ,F: I'm planning to start a school, so I'm trying to save as much money as possible. ,M: What kind of school? ,F: A music school for disabled children. I think they have the right to receive an education, just like any other children. At the moment, there are very few such schools in my country. Unfortunately, it will cost a lot of money to start one. ,M: But I'm sure a lot of people will support you. I hope you will be able to realize your dream.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: I hope so. I don't want to work hard now because I have earned enough money to start a music school. (C) F: I hope so. I really care about disabled children, so I want to build a dancing school for them. (D) F: I hope so. I really care about disabled children, so I want to build a music school for them.
Output: D
M: Helen, how do you like your new apartment? ,F: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it. ,M: Why don't you ask him to stop? ,F: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything. ,M: Then, don't lend her anything.
(A) F: The woman is the only annoying neighbor as she knocks on my door  too often. (B) F: I've never seen the woman next to me, but she often plays the piano late at night. (C) F: Sure, she never returns anything she borrowed. Luckily nobody plays the piano. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: D
M: Helen, how do you like your new apartment? ,F: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it. ,M: Why don't you ask him to stop? ,F: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything. ,M: Then, don't lend her anything. ,F: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again. ,M: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who is sharing her apartment has moved out, so she has a free room now.
(A) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) F: Ah, Susan's former roommate comes back, so I can't live with Susan. (C) F: You mean Susan's former roommate has moved out? Sounds good. (D) F: So your sister Jennifer and your wife Susan no longer lives together.
Output: C
M: Helen, how do you like your new apartment? ,F: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it. ,M: Why don't you ask him to stop? ,F: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything. ,M: Then, don't lend her anything. ,F: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again. ,M: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who is sharing her apartment has moved out, so she has a free room now. ,F: That's great, your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well at night, in order to do well in the coming exam.
(A) M: Yeah, you never talked to the neighbors before, so it's time to do so. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Just call her as soon as it's needed. Susan will be happy to help you. (D) M: Sure. I will also call my mom Susan to tell her about your phone call.
Output: C
F: That woman is a very good singer. ,M: Yes, but she looks like a man.
(A) F: Why do you think she doesn't look good? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: So you think the actress doesn't look good, right? (D) F: Oh, yes, the singer is pretty, but she doesn't sing well.
Output: A
F: That woman is a very good singer. ,M: Yes, but she looks like a man. ,F: What difference does it make? ,M: Female singers are supposed to be pretty. ,F: Singers are supposed to sing well.
(A) M: So you think that the look is the most important for singers, right? I agree with you. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Why do you think the age is the most important for singers? I think the voice is. (D) M: I disagree that the voice is the most important for singers. I think the age is.
Output: B
F: That woman is a very good singer. ,M: Yes, but she looks like a man. ,F: What difference does it make? ,M: Female singers are supposed to be pretty. ,F: Singers are supposed to sing well. ,M: They should look good, too. ,F: There are lots of ugly men singers. ,M: Men singers don't have to look good. ,F: Then neither do women singers. ,M: Well, I would never buy her CD. ,F: But you would buy her CD if she was pretty? ,M: Yes, I would buy all of her CDs.
(A) F: So if the singer looks good, you will buy all her CDs, right? (B) F: I agree with you. The price of CDs is the most important. (C) F: I see. If the singer sings well, you will buy her CDs, right? (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: A
M: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat? ,F: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins.
(A) M: That's okay. I can wait. Please buy me soft drinks. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: That's okay. I can wait. Thanks for buying me some breads. I don't eat burgers any more. (D) M: That's okay. I can wait. Thanks for buying me some burgers.
Output: D
M: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat? ,F: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins. ,M: Why do you want to waste your money? Vitamin pills don't really help you.
(A) F: I'm so surprised that you think vitamin pills are useless. (B) F: I'm glad that you think vitamin pills are effective. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: I agree with you. Vitamin pills are useless. That's why I don't need to stop at the drug store first.
Output: A
M: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat? ,F: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins. ,M: Why do you want to waste your money? Vitamin pills don't really help you. ,F: Chris, that's not true, actually more people should take them, because they play a vital role in good health. ,M: How? ,F: Many people don't eat healthy food like fruit and vegetables, and don't have a balanced diet, so a vitamin pill can provide some of the missing nutrients. ,M: I know it's better to get all your nutrients from food, not from pills. ,F: That's right, but a lot of people eat like you. ,M: What does that mean? ,F: Your diet consists of fast food and soft drinks, that's not healthy.
(A) M: You're right. I have kept a healthy lifestyle by eating fruit regularly. (B) M: Well, I agree with you. I always eat vegetables instead of fast food. I think they are very healthy. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: Well, maybe fast food that I usually eat is unhealthy. But I love it.
Output: D
F: Have you got any hobbies? ,M: Yes, I'm fond at fishing, and a very keen on making home movies. ,F: I like taking photographs. But I haven't got a camera. ,M: I take a lot of photographs, too, but I'm interested in the history of the cinema. So I really enjoy using a camera.
(A) F: I don't like picture-taking at all. (B) F: I like taking photos very much. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Making home movies is the only hobby of mine.
Output: B
F: Have you got any hobbies? ,M: Yes, I'm fond at fishing, and a very keen on making home movies. ,F: I like taking photographs. But I haven't got a camera. ,M: I take a lot of photographs, too, but I'm interested in the history of the cinema. So I really enjoy using a camera. ,F: What other interests of you got? Do you collect anything? ,M: Yes, I collect stamps and I've got quite a big collection of records and tapes, but I don't buy stamps now, because it costs me a lot of money.
(A) F: So, you give up collecting records. (B) F: You don't like collecting tapes at all. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: You gave up collecting stamps because you were busy.
Output: D
M: Dear Aaron, and how are you? ,F: Quite well, thank you. ,M: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow. ,F: Well, where is the function arranged? ,M: It is arranged in a hotel. ,F: Where is it? ,M: It is just next to my house. ,F: Will your uncle Vince attend the function? ,M: No, but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present.
(A) F: So, the hotel is just next to your school? Okay. Let's continue to talk about the birthday function. (B) F: So, your uncle Vince will not attend the function? Okay, I see. Let's continue to talk about the birthday function. (C) F: So, your uncle has sent you a TV as your birthday present? Okay, let's continue to talk about your uncle. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B
M: Dear Aaron, and how are you? ,F: Quite well, thank you. ,M: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow. ,F: Well, where is the function arranged? ,M: It is arranged in a hotel. ,F: Where is it? ,M: It is just next to my house. ,F: Will your uncle Vince attend the function? ,M: No, but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present.
(A) F: So, your uncle Vince will attend the function? Oh, I think I will get a camera. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: So, the function is arranged in your school and you will get a camera from your uncle Vince? (D) F: Really? You mean your uncle Vince will not attend the function but you will get a camera?
Output: D
F: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here? ,M: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place. ,F: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee? ,M: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset.
(A) F: We are at a phone store  now since I think you must have trouble getting to my home. (B) F: We are in my home now and you must have trouble getting here. (C) F: We are in my home now. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?
Output: C
F: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here? ,M: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place. ,F: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee? ,M: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset. ,F: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese. ,M: That's too bad, you know, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it's fun. ,F: You did? Please tell me, I've spent months trying to learn Chinese like you. But it seems I've never made any progress.
(A) M: You mean you have trouble in learning Chinese. (B) M: You mean you didn't sleep well last night but you are not worry about it at all. (C) M: You mean you are poor at singing songs but you are not worry about it at all. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?
Output: A
F: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here? ,M: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place. ,F: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee? ,M: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset. ,F: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese. ,M: That's too bad, you know, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it's fun. ,F: You did? Please tell me, I've spent months trying to learn Chinese like you. But it seems I've never made any progress.
(A) M: So you have learnt Chinese for several months. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: So you have learnt French for one month. (D) M: So you have learnt French for two weeks.
Output: A
F: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here? ,M: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place. ,F: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee? ,M: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset. ,F: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese. ,M: That's too bad, you know, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it's fun. ,F: You did? Please tell me, I've spent months trying to learn Chinese like you. But it seems I've never made any progress. ,M: I'm learning Chinese by singing songs. ,F: How do you learn the words? ,M: I found a website 2 weeks ago that has all the words in Chinese characters, and in Pinyin, that has helped me a lot. ,F: I guess that would be a start, but can you actually speak Chinese now? ,M: No, but I'm making progress and I'm not studying all night like you, would you like to try? ,F: Sure. ,M: Yesterday, I downloaded a new song to learn, and I have the words here on my iPad.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: So you discovered a new website yesterday to learn French. (C) F: So you downloaded a song yesterday to learn French. (D) F: So you bought a new iPad yesterday to learn French.
Output: A
F: Did you know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us? ,M: No, I didn't. ,F: I love meeting new people all the time, but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters. ,M: Yes, you're right, so what kind of person would you like as a roommate?
(A) F: That's true. It not easy to find a nice roommate. But we don't have such problem to worry about. (B) F: Since we both agree that finding a nice roommate is not easy, what's your opinions then? (C) F: Yeah, they are going to find two more roommates for us, I don't think it's necessary. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
Output: B
F: Did you know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us? ,M: No, I didn't. ,F: I love meeting new people all the time, but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters. ,M: Yes, you're right, so what kind of person would you like as a roommate? ,F: Well, first of all, someone who is clean, and not so noisy. ,M: What exactly do you mean by a clean person? ,F: Well, you know, we're going to share the bathroom and kitchen. When I was living in Wimbledon before. I had a bad experience with people who couldn't clean up after themselves. What about you?
(A) M: I don't have such experience as you did in Wimbledon. Glad that you left those untidy persons. (B) M: You mean that your host in Wimbledon is very rude? And you like her? Why? (C) M: Yes, I had some experience. But I think it is easy to find someone nice to live with. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
Output: A
F: Did you know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us? ,M: No, I didn't. ,F: I love meeting new people all the time, but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters. ,M: Yes, you're right, so what kind of person would you like as a roommate? ,F: Well, first of all, someone who is clean, and not so noisy. ,M: What exactly do you mean by a clean person? ,F: Well, you know, we're going to share the bathroom and kitchen. When I was living in Wimbledon before. I had a bad experience with people who couldn't clean up after themselves. What about you? ,M: Well, a student from abroad might be interesting, like an American or a Chinese student. I think it would be a good chance to make an international friend.
(A) F: So you want to find someone quiet? I think it is easy to find a nice roommate. (B) F: So clean is the only requirement when you are looking for a roommate? (C) F: So you'd like to live with a foreign student who is from Wimbledon? (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
Output: D
F: Today, we've invited a former student at our school to speak with us, so pay attention children. Mister Lee is a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app. ,M: Thanks for having me, Miss Smith.
(A) F: You are welcome. Although you are not the inventor of mobile phone App, it is my honor to have you as the inventor. (B) F: You're welcome. It's my pleasure to have you as an inventor. Tell us more about you, Mr. Lee. (C) F: You're welcome. It's my pleasure to have you as a producer. Thank you very much for coming to our company. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?
Output: B