input question: Read the below conversation. M: Reception. Can I help you? W: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203. M: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you? W: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room? M: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you'll leave. W: Oh, dear. M: Is there a problem, Madam? W: Well, you see, my plane takes off at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Can I keep the room a bit longer? M: I see. Which room are you in, Madam? W: Room 203, the name is Browning. M: Ah yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room till 2 p.m., if you wish. W: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you very much. What would the listener say????
output answer: M: My pleasure.
Read the below conversation. W: Good morning, everybody. Today, for our writing class, we are glad to have Mr. Henry Stone with us, a well-known writer in this country. He is going to share with us his writing experiences. Now, Henry, please tell us how you find so many interesting things for your stories. What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: OK. I watch people a lot. I do that when I travel. I've been to many countries such as Britain, Italy and Sweden. So I spend a lot of time at airports. While waiting for my flights, I watch people passing by and start my imagination. For example, the other day, when I was waiting for my flight to Greece, I saw a couple. They were buying magazines at that moment. They were not wearing business clothes, but the man was carrying a suitcase. Every few seconds, the woman looked around. I wondered if someone was following them. Perhaps they were running away, and you know, this reminded me of a story in the newspaper that day: a bank clerk stole one million pounds a week before and disappeared with his wife. There was a picture of them in the paper. The couple really looked like the wiz. Maybe I should stop them. Just then, I saw them say goodbye to each other, and the woman walked away. Well, sometimes I make mistakes like that. But I find things like that are very useful for my writing.
Q: Read the below conversation. M: Oh, Christina, is that you? How have you been? W: I've been okay. I've just been busy with school. We really should get together and have a chat. How about joining me for dinner tonight? M: I'd love to, but I'm leaving for Miami at 8 tonight because my brother is getting married on Saturday morning. W: Congratulations! I hope that you have a nice time there. M: Well, what are you doing now? Maybe we can go to the coffee shop and chat for a while. W: I really wish I could, but I'm on my way to the tennis courts. M: Tennis courts? I didn't know you could play tennis. W: I'm taking tennis lessons. My roommate is on a tennis team and she's gotten me interested in the sport. Do you know how to play? M: A little, but I haven't played for years. When I come back from my trip, I'll join you in taking lessons. W: It's a deal. Just give me a call when you get back. What would the listener say?
A: M: You got it.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: We are going to change our meeting from Monday to Tuesday. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: It's all the same to me.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong? M: I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it. W: It takes time to get used to all this. M: Yes. But, you know, I lost sleep last night. W: It seems like you've really got the blues. Have you heard from home recently? M: It's been almost a month since I got a letter from my mum. I'm going to write to her and explain the situation. By the way, do you have an envelope that I can borrow? W: Sorry, I don't have any. I hardly ever send any letters. M: The bookstore is closed today. Is there another place I can get some stamps? What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: You can go to the post office on North Street to buy stamps.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. W: Sam met Jane seven years ago when he was 22 years old. What would the listener say?
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The answer is:
M: Jane was only two years younger than Sam, but she seemed much younger.