input question: Read the below conversation. M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us? W: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to catch a bus. What would the listener say????
output answer: M: That's OK.
Read the below conversation. Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy? Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive. Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one. Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money. Boy: Let's see ... allowance. Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you? Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25. Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money? Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people. Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood? Boy: Umm. Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand? Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun. Dad: Okay. What else can you do? Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those. Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else? Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday. Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good? Boy: Like a Game Boy? Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say. Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust) What would the listener say?
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Answer: Dad: [Laughing]
Q: Read the below conversation. Jori: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in. Dave: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing. Jori: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend. Dave: Oh. Which one is she? Jori: She's sitting on the sofa over there. Dave: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair? Jori: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous. Dave: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie? Jori: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher. Dave: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate. What would the listener say?
A: Jori: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: Hi, Kate, you look happy. W: Yes, I just saw a very funny film on TV. M: What was it about? W: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything well. M: So you liked it? W: Yes, I did. It made me laugh a lot. M: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive. W: Oh James, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation. What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: That's true. But I think that watching TV is not just for entertainment.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. M: Hello. W: Hello, dad? M: Yes... Mary! How are you? Anything wrong? W: Oh, no. I just wanted to call and see how you and Morn are. It's been quite a while since I saw you last time. M: Oh, we're both fine. Your mother is down at the new shopping center shopping. W: For a new dress? M: No, for shoes this time, I think. How's David? W: He's fine. He likes his work and was given a raise last month by Mr Smith. We are all pretty pleased about that. M: Yes, I think you should be. And how are the children? W: Well, George's home from school today. It's nothing serious, just a bad cold. And. it's his birthday, too! M: Oh, I thought his birthday was May 24th. W: No. April 24th. M: Well, that's too bad. Tell him we'll send him a present. W: All right. Diane's still taking dancing lessons. M: She must be pretty good by now. How about Tom? W: He's OK, too. He's having a part-time job at a garage now. M: Well, it's certainly good to hear your voice. W: OK, dad. Nice talking to you and give Morn our love. What would the listener say?
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The answer is:
M: All right. Good-bye.