input question: Read the below conversation. W: Did you see my book? It's not on the shelf, nor on my desk. What would the listener say????
output answer: M: Why don't you look under your chair? That's where I saw it a little while ago. Maybe it just fell when you went to the kitchen.
Read the below conversation. M: So you're visiting San Francisco? W: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you? M: I'm a native. W: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives. M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000. W: What are the different ethnic groups? M: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks. W: I thought it was Chinese. M: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese. W: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town? M: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that. W: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too? M: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called "Japan-town" that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores. W: You seem to know a lot about this city. M: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here. What would the listener say?
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Answer: W: No wonder you know so much!
Q: Read the below conversation. W: We are going to put on a performance. M: Really? When? W: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months. M: Where are you going to put it on? In your school? W: No. At the People's Theatre. M: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year. W: Yeah. But it is under repair now. M: But why are you doing that? To collect money for repairing the Youth Square? W: No. We want to collect money and send it to Project Hope. M: That sounds like a good idea. Good luck to you. What would the listener say?
A: W: Thanks a lot.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Hello. Harling's Shopping Centre. Can I help you? M: Hello. This is Mr. Anderson speaking. I saw your advertisement on TV that you have got some good things on men's suits this week. W: Yes, sir. M: What I'd like to buy is a dark, business type suit. Something in wool, I think. W: We have some excellent pure wool suits. Wool has the best of everything, comfort, quality, value. What size do you want? M: Usually I'm a 40 Regular, but I've gained a little weight lately. W: Oh. You'd better have a 42. What color? M: I'd like something dark gray, or navy blue, or even black. And I prefer a solid color. W: You'll be satisfied, sir. By the way, we have a fine selection of ties to go with the suits. Maybe you would like to come to have a look. M: Oh. And how much is it? W: It's twenty-nine dollars, very cheap. M: OK. I'll come over and have a look at it. Thank you. Good-bye. What would the listener say?
Answer: W: Thank you for calling. Good-bye.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please! W: Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you? M: I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot. W: Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say "Ah". M: Ah! Is that serious, doctor? W: Not really. Did you have your supper this evening? M: No, I only had some bananas. W: And the bananas were not quite ripe, fight? M: Well, yes, they were a bit green. W: That explains it. M: I wish I had not eaten them. W: Take this medicine twice a day and I'm sure you'll be fine. M: Thanks, doctor. I'll do as you told me. Good-bye, doctor. What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: Bye! And take care.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. W: Is the rescue crew still looking for survivors of the plane crash? What would the listener say?
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The answer is:
M: Yes, they have been searching the area for hours, but they haven't found anybody else. They will keep searching until night falls.