Read the below conversation. M: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country? W: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us. M: Where did you stay? In a hotel? W: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire. M: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good? W: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all. M: Did you like the people there? W: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. M: When did you get back? Last night? W: No. This morning. You'll think we were mad. We got up at 4:30, left at 5 and arrived here at 9. I'm so tired. What about you? Did you have a good weekend? What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: Yes, but I didn't do much. I stayed at home. The weather was terrible.
Q: Read the below conversation. W: Next? M: Can I have a pound of chicken and two pounds of pork, please? W: Do you want a whole chicken, chicken wings, or some pieces without any bones in them? M: The last one. W: OK. That's $4 a pound, and the pork is going to be $6 in total. Anything else? M: No, that's it. Can I give you a credit card? W: I'm sorry, but the credit card machine is down. So it'll have to be cash or a personal check. What would the listener say?
A: M: Good thing. I stopped at an ATM machine on my way over here!
Question: Read the below conversation. M: Excuse me, I think you are in my seat. W: Sorry, but it says 7A on my boarding card. M: Oh, right. I asked for a window seat, you see. W: Yes, so did I. What's your seat number? M: Let's see. Oh, it's 8A. W: So I guess you are in the seat behind me. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: Oh, yes. Sorry about that.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: Excuse me. Do you know where Davies Auditorium is? W: I'm not sure. I'm looking for it too because I have a class there at 10:30. I think it's this way. M: Do you mind if I walk with you? W: No. What class do you have in Davies? M: I'm taking the introductory economics class. I hear it's a big class. W: Yes. My roommate took the class last semester and she said there were over 400 people in the lecture hall. M: Wow. I hope the lecturer is good, because, if he isn't, the class will be boring. I hate boring classes! W: Oh, look. Here's Davies. I hope you have a good class. Hope it's not too boring! What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: Yes, me too. Thanks for your help.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. Woman: Hey. Are you leaving now? [ Yeah. ] Could you give me a ride to the train station? Man: Sure. Get in. Woman: Oh, I'm glad I caught you. My train leaves in about 20 minutes, and I don't have time to walk there. Man: No problem. Oh, I just got a text from my mom about her doctor's appointment. Woman: Wait. You're not going to text and drive, are you? Man: Yeah. I'm pretty good at it. Watch! Now, look here ... Woman: No, no. Hey, hey, to be honest, I feel uncomfortable with you trying to do both at the same time ... and it is against the law. Man: I've had a lot of practice. Woman: No really, I'll just walk. Pull over. I can catch the next train. Man: No, no, no. I'm almost finished with this text .... just a second. Woman: Watch out!! [ Scream ] Man: AHHHH! Oh, no. My car. Woman: Oh, no. OH NO!! Forget your car. The driver of the other car looks like a pro wrestler, and boy, does he look angry. Oh, no, oh no. He just punched that light pole and smashed his car window with his fist. Man: Oh, Hey, uh switch me seats? What would the listener say?
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output: Woman: No. Forget it. I think it would be a good time for you to text or call the police. Man: Augh.
Read the below conversation. M: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331. W: one moment, please. I'll get that number for you. M: How much is it, Operator? W: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes. M: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected. What would the listener say?
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Answer:
W: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again.