Read the below conversation. W: Hi Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday. M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China, and five days in India. W: You do travel a lot, don't you? Last year, you went to Norway, right? What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: Well, I've been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.
Q: Read the below conversation. Passenger: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over. Driver: Where to? Passenger: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and .... Driver: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on! Passenger: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there? Driver: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for the average driver. [Oh]. And I'm not average. I have driving down to an art, so we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than fifteen minutes. Passenger: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking [Yeah?], but do you have any idea how much the fare will be? Driver: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars ... not including a ... uh-hum ... a tip of course. Passenger: Oh, and by the way, do you know what time the museum closes? Driver: Well, I would guess around 6:00 O'clock. Passenger: Uh, do you have the time? Driver: Yeah. It's half past four. [Thanks] Uh, this IS your first time to the city, right? Passenger: Yeah. How did you know? Driver: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the skyscrapers. Passenger: Was it that obvious? Driver: Well ... Passenger: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price? Driver: Umm ... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. [Oh] It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decor is very authentic, [Okay] and the portions are larger than most places I've been to. Passenger: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum? Driver: Well, you can catch the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often. What would the listener say?
A: Passenger: Okay. Thanks.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Hey! If you can't enjoy that at a sensible volume, please use earphones. I'm trying study. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was bothering you.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Pardon me. Are you familiar with this neighborhood? M: Well, I should be. I've lived here all my life. What are you looking for? W: The Post Office. M: Well, the nearest one is about a mile away. W: Oh. Well, I guess I could send a letter. M: There's a mail box up the street. Have you already got a stamp on that letter? W: Yes, I have to register it. How do I walk to the post office from here? M: Go up this street until you get to the main street. Then turn right and walk about four blocks or so. W: Thank you for your help. M: The post office entrance is inside a building complex with some other offices. W: I'm sure I'll find it. If I get lost, I'll ask again. M: There's an American flag out front, and a sign: The U.S. Post Office. What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: Thanks again. Bye.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: George. Where were you yesterday evening? I expected to see you at the concert. What would the listener say?
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output: M: Oh, I waited for you at the corner of your street. Then I looked for you at your flat, but the housekeeper said you were out.
Read the below conversation. W: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard? M: See what? W: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around pretending he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they are out of the room he steals their money, handbag whatever and makes off with it. M: But you know, Jane, it's partly their own fault. You should never let anyone like that in unless you're expecting them. W: It's all very well to say that. But someone comes to the door, and says electricity or gas and you automatically think they are OK, especially if they flash a card to you M: Does this man have an ID then? W: Yes, that's just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper the police are warning people especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them she'd just been to the postoffice to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot. M: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description. What would the listener say?
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Answer:
W: Oh, yes they have. Let's see, in his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually.