input question: Read the below conversation. M: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave. W: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport. M: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind. W: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in. M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting. W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car. M: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I'll explain later. You've got to be there in an hour. W: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now. M: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right? W: No, there is one in the hall as well. M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week. W: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold. M: It's never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go. W: Right, we're ready. We've got the bags. I'm sure there's no need to rush. M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty. W: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You're making me nervous. M: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can't relax yet. What would the listener say????
output answer: W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.
Read the below conversation. Student: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now? I just ..., oh. Mrs. Smith: Excuse me? What do you mean? The test ended 10 minutes ago, and you weren't there to take it. Sorry. Student: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Come on. Come on. That's not fair. Mrs. Smith: What do you mean it's not fair. Everyone else was there. So, why weren't you in class? Student: Uh, my bus didn't come this morning on time. That's why. Mrs. Smith: Um. Are you sure? Your friend, Tony, made it to class, and he said you were still in bed an hour ago. Student: Uhh, yeah, well, that might be true, but I really need to take the test. Mrs. Smith: Wait. Don't you realize that you just lied to me? Student: Uh, well, listen. Mrs. Smith. Listen. My alarm didn't go off this morning, so it's not my fault I came late. Mrs. Smith: So, you're blaming your alarm clock again? It's still your responsibility to be here. Wasn't that your excuse the last two times you missed class? Student: But Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith: Listen. You know the policy of our program. If you miss a test for an unexcused reason ... and a lie is definitely unexcused, then you get a zero on the test. There are no exceptions. Student: Mrs. Smith. Why don't you want to help me? You never help me. I mean I really need to pass this class. Mrs. Smith: No, no. no. Listen to yourself. You're playing what we call the victim. You made some bad choices, and now you have to accept the consequences. Remember: When you point your finger at someone else, like me in this case, three fingers are pointing back at you. Student: But Mrs. Smith. I lose my scholarship if I do poorly in the class; my parents will be really disappointed in me. Mrs. Smith: I'm really sorry, but that's not my problem. [Oh, Mrs. Smith!] I can't help you with that. Don't try to shift the blame here. [Mrs. Smith!] You painted yourself into a corner. You need to be accountable for your own actions instead of trying to weasel out of your responsibility. While you aren't doing well in my class though, I must say... What would the listener say?
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Answer: Student: Agh.
Q: Read the below conversation. Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test. Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week. Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists. Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey. Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car. Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go! Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner... [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to signal too! Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and... Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh?] Nah, I'll get it. Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road! Mr. Smith: Oh yeah. Driving Officer: Okay. Now, pull over here and show me that you can parallel park. Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first! Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving. Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes? Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us. Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.]. Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT... STOP!! You almost hit that pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well...]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez! Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again. [Car screeching to a stop...] Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office. Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test? Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday. Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day? What would the listener say?
A: Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. W: How do you usually spend your day, Paul? M: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed. W: How do you usually spend you weekends? M: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint. Painting is my hobby. W: What do you do for exercise? What would the listener say?
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The answer is:
M: I play basketball every weekend.