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[ "f : why do we have to go jogging so early ?", "f : it 's late at night . why do we have to go jogging now ?", "f : what ? we need to play badminton now ?", "f : it 's 6 o'clock . it 's too early to go to work ." ]
m : wake up , darling . f : what for ? it 's only 5 o'clock in the morning . m : we 're going jogging .
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B
[ "f : so your mother is going to take an operation , right ? i hope she will be fine .", "f : i am glad to hear that your mother is getting better and will soon be back from the hospital .", "f : your mother has already gone back to home ? i am so glad that she is fine now .", "f : your mother is at school now ? i will be happy to meet her but we have n't met yet ." ]
f : how is your mother feeling these days ? m : much better , thanks miss wang , the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she 'll recover in no time and she 'll probably come home at the weekend .
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D
[ "f : i do n't remember that we have bought a sportswear yesterday .", "f : yeah . we have bought caps yesterday and we can wear it today .", "f : ok. i remember that we bought the jogging shoes last week .", "f : yes . we can wear the new jogging shoes we bought yesterday ." ]
m : wake up , darling . f : what for ? it 's only 5 o'clock in the morning . m : we 're going jogging . f : this early ? m : get out of bed . remember our agreement . do n't break it on the first day . f : what shall i wear ? m : sportswear and jogging shoes . f : i do n't have jogging shoes . m : yes , you do . we bought them yesterday .
train_2530
D
[ "f : really ? you have to work overtime on sunday ? but today is tuesday , and you really have a lot of work !", "f : okay . i 'm calling to ask if you 'd like to come and have supper with us on sunday . but today is friday and you are not sure .", "f : ok , i see . today is wednesday and you are sure you will be able to come and have supper with us on friday .", "f : ok , i see . today is wednesday and you are afraid you wo n't be able to come and have supper with us on friday ." ]
f : hi , mike . i 'm calling to ask if you 'd like to come and have supper with us on friday . m : the day after tomorrow ? i 'm afraid i wo n't be able to . i have to work overtime on friday , or else i 'll have to work this weekend .
train_2531
C
[ "f : great ! since i promise jenny i 'd go to a movie with her this sunday , i will go to movie the day after tomorrow .", "m : okay . i do n't have to work overtime on friday but i will deal with my work the day after tomorrow . so , let 's make it this monday then .", "m : ok , i will deal with my work the day after tomorrow , so let 's make it this sunday .", "f : why do you say that would not be fine ? i will have supper with you the day after tomorrow ." ]
f : hi , mike . i 'm calling to ask if you 'd like to come and have supper with us on friday . m : the day after tomorrow ? i 'm afraid i wo n't be able to . i have to work overtime on friday , or else i 'll have to work this weekend . f : you work really hard . then how about this saturday evening ? m : i 'm afraid i wo n't be able to make it then either . i promise jenny i 'd go to a movie with her this saturday . how about this sunday ? f : let me see . yes , that would be fine . let 's make it this sunday then .
train_2532
C
[ "f : are you sure you 'll stay for only two nights ? we still have many vacancies .", "f : sir , we do n't have a room for 2 nights , you can only stay here for one night .", "f : thanks for your understanding , i 'll prepare a room for you to stay one night .", "f : a room for four nights is ok. you 're very lucky , we are not busy these days ." ]
m : good evening . do you have any rooms available at the moment ? f : yes , we do . how many nights do you want to stay ? m : 4. if it 's possible . f : ok , let me see . i 'm sorry , sir . i 'm afraid we can only give you a room for 2 nights . it 's a very busy period right now . we 're almost fully booked these days . m : alright . i 'll just stay for tonight then . it 's too late to go to other hotels now . i 'll search for another one tomorrow .
train_2533
B
[ "m : it is 6:30 p.m. now , do you serve any food to eat ? i 'd like to eat something before i go to my room on the third floor .", "m : yes , it is 10:45 p.m. and it is a little bit late to go swimming . when will the swimming pool open tomorrow morning ?", "m : it is 10:00 p.m. now , and the swimming pool will close one hour later . oh , i need to be quick if i want to go there .", "m : maybe i can go to the fifth floor to take a look at the swimming pool , though now is 10:45 p.m , i can swim tomorrow ." ]
m : good evening . do you have any rooms available at the moment ? f : yes , we do . how many nights do you want to stay ? m : 4. if it 's possible . f : ok , let me see . i 'm sorry , sir . i 'm afraid we can only give you a room for 2 nights . it 's a very busy period right now . we 're almost fully booked these days . m : alright . i 'll just stay for tonight then . it 's too late to go to other hotels now . i 'll search for another one tomorrow . f : that 's an excellent idea , sir . and thank you for your understanding . so a single room for one night . here is your key card and your room is on the seventh floor . m : thanks . by the way , is there a swimming pool in the hotel ? f : yes , there is . it 's on the fifteenth floor , but it closes at 10:00 pm . so it was closed 45 minutes ago already .
train_2534
D
[ "m : you said your swimming pool opens 24 hours ? that 's amazing . i 'll go there to swim right now . it is on the fourteenth floor , right ?", "m : thank you for telling me there is a gym on the 14th floor , but i think it is closed now since you said it does n't open all day , right ?", "m : do you serve the breakfast on the restaurant on the 14th floor ? i 'll stay for two nights so i need to eat breakfast here for twice .", "m : gook to know the gym on the 14th floor is still open . i need to do some exercise before going to bed in order to get a good rest ." ]
m : good evening . do you have any rooms available at the moment ? f : yes , we do . how many nights do you want to stay ? m : 4. if it 's possible . f : ok , let me see . i 'm sorry , sir . i 'm afraid we can only give you a room for 2 nights . it 's a very busy period right now . we 're almost fully booked these days . m : alright . i 'll just stay for tonight then . it 's too late to go to other hotels now . i 'll search for another one tomorrow . f : that 's an excellent idea , sir . and thank you for your understanding . so a single room for one night . here is your key card and your room is on the seventh floor . m : thanks . by the way , is there a swimming pool in the hotel ? f : yes , there is . it 's on the fifteenth floor , but it closes at 10:00 pm . so it was closed 45 minutes ago already . m : that 's too bad . f : we do have a gym that opens 24 hours . it 's on the fourteenth floor .
train_2535
D
[ "m : i 'm happy to know your breakfast is good , and i 'll eat it forth since i 'll stay here four nights .", "m : the breakfast is too expensive . i 'll stay in the gym on the fifteenth floor tomorrow morning .", "m : ok , the breakfast is on the second floor from 6:30 to 8:00 , and the gym is on the third floor .", "m : thank you for telling me the location and time of breakfast . do i need to pay for it separately ?" ]
m : good evening . do you have any rooms available at the moment ? f : yes , we do . how many nights do you want to stay ? m : 4. if it 's possible . f : ok , let me see . i 'm sorry , sir . i 'm afraid we can only give you a room for 2 nights . it 's a very busy period right now . we 're almost fully booked these days . m : alright . i 'll just stay for tonight then . it 's too late to go to other hotels now . i 'll search for another one tomorrow . f : that 's an excellent idea , sir . and thank you for your understanding . so a single room for one night . here is your key card and your room is on the seventh floor . m : thanks . by the way , is there a swimming pool in the hotel ? f : yes , there is . it 's on the fifteenth floor , but it closes at 10:00 pm . so it was closed 45 minutes ago already . m : that 's too bad . f : we do have a gym that opens 24 hours . it 's on the fourteenth floor . m : great , thanks for letting me know . f : you 're welcome , sir . oh , before i forget , breakfast deserved on the second floor from 6:30 to 10:00 in the morning .
train_2536
D
[ "f : why we are in a repair shop now on condition that your car does n't need to be repaired .", "f : since we are in the meeting room now . i do n't think it is a good idea to tell your wife to help you to call the repair shop .", "f : so you want me to call the repair shop right here in the elevator .", "f : we can talk about it after we go out of the elevator ." ]
m : mary , when we get out of the elevator , could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired ? i 'm going into a meeting right away , so i do n't have time to call them .
train_2537
B
[ "f : so you will go to work by car since your car will be repaired today .", "f : so you will take a bus to go to work tomorrow .", "f : so you will take a bus to go to work even if your wife goes in a same direction with you .", "f : so you will go to work by taxi even if your wife goes in a same direction with you ." ]
m : mary , when we get out of the elevator , could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired ? i 'm going into a meeting right away , so i do n't have time to call them . f : sure , mr. walters . by the way , if your car is still being repaired , how are you going to get to work tomorrow ? is your wife going to take you ? m : no , she goes in a different direction . f : i can call a taxi for you if you want . m : no , thanks . i 'm considering taking the bus .
train_2538
C
[ "m : cool . so you are raising money to fix a parking lot .", "m : cool . so you will not raise money for the children 's home .", "m : cool . so you are raising money for the children 's home .", "m : cool . so you will not raise money to build a new kitchen for the club ." ]
m : hey , susie . what are you doing ? f : hi , tommy . i 'm making a list for our club . we are raising money for the children 's home . they need a new kitchen .
train_2539
C
[ "m : thank you , miss wang . i will be back after my operation , so i still need a week .", "m : thank you , miss wang . i will be back after doing some cleaning at the hospital .", "m : thank you , miss wang . i still need a week to look after my mother at home .", "m : thank you , miss wang . i still need a month to look after my mother at the hospital ." ]
f : how is your mother feeling these days ? m : much better , thanks miss wang , the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she 'll recover in no time and she 'll probably come home at the weekend . f : that 's wonderful , when will you come back to class ? m : i still need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home . f : ok , take care of your mother and yourself , the whole class are expecting you .
train_254
B
[ "f : i agree . washing cars is helpless to collect more money .", "f : i agree . i will wash cars to collect more money .", "f : i agree . i will sell cookies to collect more money .", "f : i agree . i will have a yard sale to collect more money ." ]
m : hey , susie . what are you doing ? f : hi , tommy . i 'm making a list for our club . we are raising money for the children 's home . they need a new kitchen . m : you 'll need a lot of money for that . how are you raising money ? f : last month , we sold homemade cookies . we had a yard sale last week as well . we 've gotten some donations too , but we need more . any good ideas ? m : i think you should have a car wash. i 'm sure you 'll raise a lot of money .
train_2540
D
[ "m : okay , i will look into flights to london as well . and you call me just to book a flight , right ?", "m : well , you call me just to remind me of the conference next week held in san francisco , right ?", "m : okay , so i do n't need to book a flight to amsterdam then . and you call me just to check a schedule , right ?", "m : okay , then we can catch the same flight . and you call me just to check a schedule , right ?" ]
f : hi , michael . it 's sylvie , in brussels . are you getting ready for the conference next month ? how are you going to san francisco ? are you flying direct from dublin ? m : um ... well , probably have to change in , either in london or in amsterdam ? what about you ? f : well , i still need to book my flight from amsterdam . so shall we catch the same flight ? m : yeah , that makes sense . so i need to book a flight to amsterdam then.shall i look into flights to san francisco as well ? f : hum ... yeah , if that 's ok .
train_2541
B
[ "f : really ? you mean i do n't have to get in touch with rita although she is my colleague ? okay , i see .", "f : yeah , it 's a good idea . and i will get in touch with my colleague , rita , to see if they know any good places .", "f : so , you mean i can contact the new york office to see if they know any good places ? okay , i will call my sister , rita .", "f : so , you mean i can contact the san francisco office to see if they know any good food ? okay , i will call my customer , rita ." ]
f : hi , michael . it 's sylvie , in brussels . are you getting ready for the conference next month ? how are you going to san francisco ? are you flying direct from dublin ? m : um ... well , probably have to change in , either in london or in amsterdam ? what about you ? f : well , i still need to book my flight from amsterdam . so shall we catch the same flight ? m : yeah , that makes sense . so i need to book a flight to amsterdam then.shall i look into flights to san francisco as well ? f : hum ... yeah , if that 's ok . m : yeah , no problem . i 'll look on the internet before lunch . what about booking a hotel ? f : well , shall i contact the san francisco office to see if they know any good places ? i can get in touch with rita . m : yeah , good idea .
train_2542
A
[ "m : okay , i will look into flights to san francisco as well . and we can catch the same flight to attend the conference in san francisco .", "m : so , you mean you need to book a train to amsterdam then as the conference will be held in amsterdam ?", "m : so , you mean as the conference will be held in london , i do n't need to look into flights to san francisco ?", "m : okay , we can catch the same flight to attend the conference in san francisco , although that does n't make sense ." ]
f : hi , michael . it 's sylvie , in brussels . are you getting ready for the conference next month ? how are you going to san francisco ? are you flying direct from dublin ? m : um ... well , probably have to change in , either in london or in amsterdam ? what about you ? f : well , i still need to book my flight from amsterdam . so shall we catch the same flight ? m : yeah , that makes sense . so i need to book a flight to amsterdam then.shall i look into flights to san francisco as well ? f : hum ... yeah , if that 's ok .
train_2543
B
[ "f : okay . i will call rita this afternoon and you will look on the internet before dinner , right ?", "f : okay . i will call rita this afternoon and you will look on the internet before lunch , right ?", "f : really ? you do n't agree me to give her a call this afternoon ? well , i will call you back this afternoon .", "f : so , you mean i do n't need to get in touch with rita ? okay , i will book a flight online this afternoon ." ]
f : hi , michael . it 's sylvie , in brussels . are you getting ready for the conference next month ? how are you going to san francisco ? are you flying direct from dublin ? m : um ... well , probably have to change in , either in london or in amsterdam ? what about you ? f : well , i still need to book my flight from amsterdam . so shall we catch the same flight ? m : yeah , that makes sense . so i need to book a flight to amsterdam then.shall i look into flights to san francisco as well ? f : hum ... yeah , if that 's ok . m : yeah , no problem . i 'll look on the internet before lunch . what about booking a hotel ? f : well , shall i contact the san francisco office to see if they know any good places ? i can get in touch with rita . m : yeah , good idea . f : i 'll give her a call this afternoon . m : excellent .
train_2544
C
[ "m : thank you for helping me make the appointment with the lawyer .", "m : thank you for give me the information about the hospital .", "m : thank you for all your information . that helped a lot .", "m : thank you for telling me those treatments . i 'll call doctor brown later ." ]
f : hello , american medical association . can i help you ? m : i want to find a doctor . f : what kind of doctor are you looking for ? a general doctor or a specialist ? m : what is the difference between a general doctor and a specialist ? f : a general doctor treats a variety of illnesses and will treat your whole family . a specialist concentrates in one area , like the heart or the skin . m : then i would like to find a general doctor . f : in that case , you may want to call doctor green at 6663579 or doctor smith at 6668520 .
train_2545
A
[ "f : then you can call doctor green who can treat various illnesses .", "f : ok , i 'll make appointment with a specialist in heart area for you .", "f : in that case , a skin specialist will be your choice . you can call doctor huang .", "f : so you want find a general doctor who treat yourself only ?" ]
f : hello , american medical association . can i help you ? m : i want to find a doctor . f : what kind of doctor are you looking for ? a general doctor or a specialist ? m : what is the difference between a general doctor and a specialist ? f : a general doctor treats a variety of illnesses and will treat your whole family . a specialist concentrates in one area , like the heart or the skin . m : then i would like to find a general doctor .
train_2546
D
[ "m : thank you . i 'll call doctor johnson at 666-8520 .", "m : thank you , i 'll call doctor smith at 666-8579 tomorrow .", "m : ok , i 'll contact the specialist doctor smith at 666-3579 .", "m : thank you , you mean i find doctor green at 666-3579 ?" ]
f : hello , american medical association . can i help you ? m : i want to find a doctor . f : what kind of doctor are you looking for ? a general doctor or a specialist ? m : what is the difference between a general doctor and a specialist ? f : a general doctor treats a variety of illnesses and will treat your whole family . a specialist concentrates in one area , like the heart or the skin . m : then i would like to find a general doctor . f : in that case , you may want to call doctor green at 6663579 or doctor smith at 6668520 .
train_2547
B
[ "f : yes . i lead my whole team to serve only customers from asia .", "f : yeah , i have a team that is specially for european customers .", "f : as the department manager , i 'm in charge of european customers .", "f : my team serves north america area , but my boss bob is n't here ." ]
f : my name is ella grady . i 'm in the customer service department . i 'm the european customer service manager . m : so , are you in charge of the department ? f : no , i report to the customer service manager david . he sits there . m : ah , the boss is here . f : yes , and is your boss here ? m : no . she is n't on the training course fortunately . so , ella , you are n't the department manager , but do you have a team in the department ?
train_2548
D
[ "m : as your boss , i believe in your ability in serving our asian customers .", "m : i manage european customers , emma , and they 're difficult to deal with .", "m : darling , i feel relaxed that my boss is n't here and yours is n't here , either .", "m : such great pressure . unlike me , i feel good not to have my boss here ." ]
f : my name is ella grady . i 'm in the customer service department . i 'm the european customer service manager . m : so , are you in charge of the department ? f : no , i report to the customer service manager david . he sits there . m : ah , the boss is here . f : yes , and is your boss here ? m : no . she is n't on the training course fortunately . so , ella , you are n't the department manager , but do you have a team in the department ? f : yeah , there are many teams in the department . i manage a small team of assistance . 5 people were responsible for customers in europe and our other teams deal with other regions , asia , north america and so on . m : and do you have direct contact with customers ? do you speak to them ? f : oh yes , the difficult ones usually . i deal with problems most of the time .
train_2549
B
[ "f : friends always have influence on us . just like you . you fell in love in sports mostly because of your best friend susan .", "f : that means your mom influenced you the most in sports .", "f : oh , so your pe teacher was exactly the one who led you to understand the charm of the sports of taekwondo .", "f : you learned most from watching your mom playing basketball . no wonder you became such a good player ." ]
f : well , jack . take a seat , please , and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from ? m : um , let me think , it 's difficult to choose one thing in particular , i grew up around sport . my best friend mike likes sports . my mom was a really good athlete actually . f : oh yes . m : we used to go and see her running marathons , which made a big impression on me as a child . i suppose it 's in my blood .
train_255
B
[ "m : easy to use but they are expensive .", "m : i agree with you , bicycle is the simplest vehicle to operate .", "m : i disagree , motorcycle is simple to use rather than bicycle .", "m : cheap to run but they are not simple to operate ." ]
m : so , to start with , i want to talk about a very successful invention , the bicycle . why ? do you know what the main advantages of bikes are ? f : they do n't cost much ? m : yes , and they 're not complicated . f : they 're easy to use . yeah ? m : not easy when you 're going uphill . let 's say simple . f : ok. yeah . they 're cheap to run . they do n't often breakdown . they 're safe .
train_2550
C
[ "m : just stoping doing soprts for several weeks if your head gets hurt the most after that .", "m : so you mean your head hurts the most in the class and moving to the back will help ?", "m : yes , i know why your head hurts the most in class . maybe you need a pair of glasses .", "m : your head hurts the most before you go to bed maybe because you are too tired ." ]
m : hello , michelle . how are you feeling today ? f : hi , doctor frank , i am not feeling very well . that is why i made an appointment with you . m : i am sorry to hear that . what seems to be the trouble ? f : my head has been hurting a lot lately . i never used to feel like this . m : when does it hurt the most ? f : usually i feel fine . it only hurts when i am in class . my head starts hurting when i try to copy notes from the board . i tried sitting near the back of the room , but it does n't help . in fact , it gets worse .
train_2551
B
[ "f : thank you , i will exercise more . i hope my eyes would not hurt any more .", "f : thanks , i hope a pair of glasses would help , i ca n't bear the hurting anymore .", "f : yes , i do need some medicine . my head often gets really hurt after class .", "f : i 'll try a pair of glasses , but is it true that i do n't need to do any checks ?" ]
m : hello , michelle . how are you feeling today ? f : hi , doctor frank , i am not feeling very well . that is why i made an appointment with you . m : i am sorry to hear that . what seems to be the trouble ? f : my head has been hurting a lot lately . i never used to feel like this . m : when does it hurt the most ? f : usually i feel fine . it only hurts when i am in class . my head starts hurting when i try to copy notes from the board . i tried sitting near the back of the room , but it does n't help . in fact , it gets worse . m : well , it sounds like you might need glasses . you should get your eyes checked . it should not take too long .
train_2552
B
[ "m : hey , honey . i still do n't get the feeling when you are saying your lines .", "m : sure . but i want to have a rest first before we restart the rehearsal .", "m : class is over now . and do n't forget bring your homework tomorrow .", "m : okay.but i have to say that my character mike is a really complicate one ." ]
f : ok , that 's a cut . let 's start from the beginning everyone . m : what was the problem that time ? f : the feeling was all wrong , mike . she is telling you that she does n't want to see you anymore , but i want to get more anger from you . you 're acting hurt and sad , but that 's not how your character would act in this situation . m : but jason and laura had been together for 3 years . do n't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness ? f : at this point , no . i think he would react the way most guys would and then later on , we would see his real feelings . m : i 'm not so sure about that . f : let 's try it my way and you can see how you feel when you 're saying your lines . after that , if it still does n't feel right we can try something else .
train_2553
C
[ "m : what do you mean i was being mad at her ? the madness or anger ?", "m : you mean i was playing sadness all the time without feeling hurt ?", "m : i felt i have shown how much i 've hurt but anger is not the right feeling .", "m : it 's quite obvious that my feelings were happy because she wants to see me ." ]
f : ok , that 's a cut . let 's start from the beginning everyone . m : what was the problem that time ? f : the feeling was all wrong , mike . she is telling you that she does n't want to see you anymore , but i want to get more anger from you . you 're acting hurt and sad , but that 's not how your character would act in this situation .
train_2554
D
[ "m : how can i just express my sad feelings without showing any anger ?", "m : right , let me have a break first so that i can express the happy feelings later .", "m : why i should be anger with my parents ? is this matter with the plot ?", "m : okay . next time i will show more anger in my acting . i think i get it now ." ]
f : ok , that 's a cut . let 's start from the beginning everyone . m : what was the problem that time ? f : the feeling was all wrong , mike . she is telling you that she does n't want to see you anymore , but i want to get more anger from you . you 're acting hurt and sad , but that 's not how your character would act in this situation .
train_2555
C
[ "f : sure , there are some new bikes that you 're looking for .", "f : sure , i will repair your bike within one hour .", "f : sure , i will change smaller wheels for your bike .", "f : sure , i will change smaller wheels for my bike ." ]
f : hi , there . did you have any questions about our bikes ? m : yeah , do you work on bicycles in addition to selling them ? f : oh , yes . we can handle any repairs you may need . m : that 's great , but what i need is not exactly a repair . my cousin gave me a road bike , but i 'm not tall enough to ride it . can you put smaller wheels on it ?
train_2556
A
[ "m : great ! i 'll take your suggestion . i 'd like to trade in my bike for a new one .", "m : great ! but i wo n't take your suggestion . i wo n't trade in my bike for a new one .", "m : great ! i 'll take your suggestion . i 'd like to change the bike 's frame instead .", "m : great ! i 'll take your suggestion . i 'd like to give the bike back to my cousin ." ]
f : hi , there . did you have any questions about our bikes ? m : yeah , do you work on bicycles in addition to selling them ? f : oh , yes . we can handle any repairs you may need . m : that 's great , but what i need is not exactly a repair . my cousin gave me a road bike , but i 'm not tall enough to ride it . can you put smaller wheels on it ? f : we could do that , but i would n't recommend it because you would have to use your legs more to go the same distance . you 'd be better off buying a bike that 's the right size for you . m : i was afraid you 'd say that . you see my cousin 's bike is a very expensive model . it 's a really nice bike . f : have you considered trading the bike in ? we do buy and sell used bikes and i can give you a fair price for any trade in . m : really ? that would be great . how much can you give me for the bike ? f : if it 's in good shape probably at least 50 % of its original value .
train_2557
C
[ "f : okay . i 'll give your this new bike right away .", "f : okay . but you do n't need to come back tomorrow with your bike .", "f : okay . see you tomorrow . remember to bring your bike with you .", "f : okay , go ahead . maybe you will get a better price after shopping around ." ]
f : hi , there . did you have any questions about our bikes ? m : yeah , do you work on bicycles in addition to selling them ? f : oh , yes . we can handle any repairs you may need . m : that 's great , but what i need is not exactly a repair . my cousin gave me a road bike , but i 'm not tall enough to ride it . can you put smaller wheels on it ? f : we could do that , but i would n't recommend it because you would have to use your legs more to go the same distance . you 'd be better off buying a bike that 's the right size for you . m : i was afraid you 'd say that . you see my cousin 's bike is a very expensive model . it 's a really nice bike . f : have you considered trading the bike in ? we do buy and sell used bikes and i can give you a fair price for any trade in . m : really ? that would be great . how much can you give me for the bike ? f : if it 's in good shape probably at least 50 % of its original value . m : terrific . if you 're here tomorrow , i 'll bring it in then .
train_2558
A
[ "m : i 'm very satisfied . i 'll be back tomorrow .", "m : i 'm very disappointed . maybe i should shop around for a better price .", "m : i 'm very satisfied . i 'll give my bike to you right now .", "m : i 'm very puzzled . maybe i should shop around for a better price ." ]
f : hi , there . did you have any questions about our bikes ? m : yeah , do you work on bicycles in addition to selling them ? f : oh , yes . we can handle any repairs you may need . m : that 's great , but what i need is not exactly a repair . my cousin gave me a road bike , but i 'm not tall enough to ride it . can you put smaller wheels on it ? f : we could do that , but i would n't recommend it because you would have to use your legs more to go the same distance . you 'd be better off buying a bike that 's the right size for you . m : i was afraid you 'd say that . you see my cousin 's bike is a very expensive model . it 's a really nice bike . f : have you considered trading the bike in ? we do buy and sell used bikes and i can give you a fair price for any trade in . m : really ? that would be great . how much can you give me for the bike ? f : if it 's in good shape probably at least 50 % of its original value . m : terrific . if you 're here tomorrow , i 'll bring it in then . f : ok .
train_2559
C
[ "f : alright , enough time for lunch . here 's your training schedule for next week .", "f : i saw your homework . you have done a great job .", "f : thank you for joining this interview .", "f : the interview is interesting . i 'm glad to be the guest interviewee . do n't hesitate if you have more questions for me ." ]
f : well , jack . take a seat , please , and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from ? m : um , let me think , it 's difficult to choose one thing in particular , i grew up around sport . my best friend mike likes sports . my mom was a really good athlete actually . f : oh yes . m : we used to go and see her running marathons , which made a big impression on me as a child . i suppose it 's in my blood . f : right , fantastic . and how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports ? m : em , that 's an interesting question . on one hand , i think many students enjoy the competitive activities . they want to be the best and it 's motivating for them . on the other hand , we need to encourage the ones were not as confident , so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best . it 's not all about winning .
train_256
A
[ "m : yes , of course , and please check your information , you package will reach france in one week .", "m : yeah , it is , please check your information , you package will reach france in five days and you need to pay $ 10 .", "m : sure it is , please check again , you ordered a 3 days service and it costs $ 100 .", "m : sure it is , let me check your information , and you package will reach france in one week which costs $ 150 ." ]
m : hi , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like to send this package to france . can it be delivered in the next 5 days ? m : yes , we offer an overnight service . it 'll cost $ 70 . f : ah , that 's a bit expensive . do you have a 3 days service ? m : no , but we can get your package to france in one week for $ 40 . f : well , that sounds good . i 'll take that . is the service guaranteed ?
train_2560
B
[ "m : alright , you ordered the one week service and tracking service , so it 's totally $ 10 .", "m : okay , without tracking service , that 's $ 40 .", "m : alright , without tracking service , you package sent to japan costs $ 40 .", "m : alright , the package sent to china with tracking service costs $ 70 ." ]
m : hi , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like to send this package to france . can it be delivered in the next 5 days ? m : yes , we offer an overnight service . it 'll cost $ 70 . f : ah , that 's a bit expensive . do you have a 3 days service ? m : no , but we can get your package to france in one week for $ 40 . f : well , that sounds good . i 'll take that . is the service guaranteed ? m : yes , we also offer a service where we can track your package , but that will cost $ 10 extra . f : oh , i wo n't need the tracking service .
train_2561
A
[ "f : ok , take some bread but not too much because the supper will be ready soon .", "f : well , you can only have one coke in the fridge for you are thirsty .", "f : okay , now that you have finished your meal and feel tired , you can go to bed now .", "f : excuse me , when will my food be served ? i am starving right now ." ]
m : is supper ready , mom ? i really want to eat now . f : no , honey . it 's only 5:30. did n't you have lunch at school today ? m : the food was terrible so i just ate a little . i really do n't like the food at school . f : you can pack a lunch everyday if the school food is really that bad . m : great , thanks , mom . when will supper be ready ? f : in an hour . your father wo n't eat at a restaurant with his friends tonight . he 'll be back from the office around 6:30 this evening . we 'll wait for him and have supper together . m : is there anything left in the fridge ? f : yes , there is some bread and milk . m : i 'll eat a bit of bread now . i do n't think i can wait for another hour . my stomach can not stop making noises .
train_2562
D
[ "m : thanks mom , but the school food tastes good and is very healthy .", "m : thanks mom . but i prefer school food because it 's really delicious .", "m : mom , i am sorry to tell you the truth that the food you cook last time was terrible .", "m : thanks mom , you saved my life ! for the school food tastes really bad ." ]
m : is supper ready , mom ? i really want to eat now . f : no , honey . it 's only 5:30. did n't you have lunch at school today ? m : the food was terrible so i just ate a little . i really do n't like the food at school . f : you can pack a lunch everyday if the school food is really that bad .
train_2563
A
[ "m : oh no . i ca n't wait for him back home for one hour ! i am starving .", "m : dad , come downstairs ! the supper is ready and i am hungry .", "m : so dad will eat at an italian restaurant tonight ? i want to go with him .", "m : i am so sad that dad has to work overtime and eat in his office tonight ." ]
m : is supper ready , mom ? i really want to eat now . f : no , honey . it 's only 5:30. did n't you have lunch at school today ? m : the food was terrible so i just ate a little . i really do n't like the food at school . f : you can pack a lunch everyday if the school food is really that bad . m : great , thanks , mom . when will supper be ready ? f : in an hour . your father wo n't eat at a restaurant with his friends tonight . he 'll be back from the office around 6:30 this evening . we 'll wait for him and have supper together .
train_2564
D
[ "f : you had breakfast before 7:00 am ? that 's early .", "f : oh , you had breakfast between 7:30 am and 8:00 am .", "f : you got up at 7:30 am ? no wonder you were late .", "f : so you had breakfast before 7:30 , did n't you ?" ]
f : jim , why were you late for school this morning ? m : i 'm sorry , mrs brown . f : did you get up late ? m : no . i got up at 7:00 o'clock as usual this morning . then i had breakfast and left home at 7:30 .
train_2565
B
[ "f : you were injured on the way ? are you alright ?", "f : you were late because you helped a boy on the way , right ?", "f : you helped a boy on the way ? do n't worry . you were n't late .", "f : you went to the doctor this morning ? what 's wrong ?" ]
f : jim , why were you late for school this morning ? m : i 'm sorry , mrs brown . f : did you get up late ? m : no . i got up at 7:00 o'clock as usual this morning . then i had breakfast and left home at 7:30 . f : it only takes you about 20 minutes to walk to school . why were you late ? m : well , on my way to school i saw a boy lying on the street . he had fallen off his bike . i ran to help him and found he was injured .
train_2566
B
[ "f : i 'm going to stay at my friend 's home for 5 days .", "f : i 'll be sent to a business trip to new york tomorrow and stayed there for 5 days .", "f : lisa wo n't accompany me during my business trip to new york . i 'll spend 5 lonely days in new york .", "f : i 'll visit lisa . she 's been moved there for a year ." ]
m : hi jenny , i 'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow . f : i 'd like to but i can not . i 'm leaving for new york tomorrow . m : are you going there to see a friend ? f : no , i 'm going there for work . m : will you go by train or plane ? f : neither . david is driving to new york tomorrow . he 'll give me a lift . m : that will be a long trip . f : yes , but lisa will go with us too . we can talk and listen to music on the way . m : how long are you staying for ?
train_2567
C
[ "f : i 've never expected to meet you in a park .", "f : i 'm sorry i have to buy some groceries around the corner . see you later !", "f : i have to hang out because i have to prepare my luggage .", "f : wait for my call !" ]
m : hi jenny , i 'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow . f : i 'd like to but i can not . i 'm leaving for new york tomorrow . m : are you going there to see a friend ? f : no , i 'm going there for work . m : will you go by train or plane ? f : neither . david is driving to new york tomorrow . he 'll give me a lift . m : that will be a long trip . f : yes , but lisa will go with us too . we can talk and listen to music on the way . m : how long are you staying for ? f : just 5 days . oh , i have to pack now . i 'll call you when i come back . m : ok. bye .
train_2568
D
[ "m : mom ! what kind of dress do you want to buy yourself ?", "m : aunt amy ! i think this is what you looking for ! it does match your dress !", "m : what kind of christmas gift do you want to buy your daughter ?", "m : a present for your daughter ? ok ! let me help you !" ]
m : can i help you , madam ? f : yes . my daughter 's birthday is getting close . i want to buy a present for her .
train_2569
A
[ "f : we are quite satisfied with your answers . now you may leave .", "f : your answers are quite good . i believe that people who learned your experience as an artist would feel inspired and encouraged .", "f : let me say that again , i 'm afraid you have missed some of the key points in your answers and certainly we are not happy with them .", "f : to be honest , i was really surprised by some of your answers . i never thought you would say sports is all about winning ." ]
f : well , jack . take a seat , please , and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from ? m : um , let me think , it 's difficult to choose one thing in particular , i grew up around sport . my best friend mike likes sports . my mom was a really good athlete actually . f : oh yes . m : we used to go and see her running marathons , which made a big impression on me as a child . i suppose it 's in my blood . f : right , fantastic . and how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports ? m : em , that 's an interesting question . on one hand , i think many students enjoy the competitive activities . they want to be the best and it 's motivating for them . on the other hand , we need to encourage the ones were not as confident , so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best . it 's not all about winning . f : ok , thank you very much jack , you make some good points . m : thank you .
train_257
C
[ "m : oh my god ! the red one suits you very well ! it is the best for you !", "m : wow ! honey ! you look nice in blue ! you 've made a good choice !", "m : the blue dress you chose is really nice ! your daughter must be very happy !", "m : your daughter likes white best , then you should buy the white one !" ]
m : can i help you , madam ? f : yes . my daughter 's birthday is getting close . i want to buy a present for her . m : how about buying her this dress ? it sells very well in our store and we have 3 colors , red , white and blue . f : she likes blue best . how much is it ?
train_2570
C
[ "f : what film did you see at library made you become a cameraman ?", "f : why has the biography of the director become your career tutor ?", "f : is the book your career tutor ? that 's so unexpected !", "f : so your time with your uncle makes you want to be a cameraman in the future ?" ]
f : so what made you decide to become a cameraman ? m : well , i did n't watch tv much , so it was n't that . i had an uncle who was a film actor , but i hardly saw him . one day i wandered into a library and picked up the biography of a famous cameraman . i loved it and knew then what i wanted to do .
train_2571
B
[ "f : did this awarded popular movie make you more confident than before ?", "f : that means a lot to you i am sure . it 's not easy for shooting an educational video . i mean it 's non-profitable .", "f : i have seen your awarded tv commercial . i think it worth the prize .", "f : tell me more about this video about the development of the camera ." ]
f : so what made you decide to become a cameraman ? m : well , i did n't watch tv much , so it was n't that . i had an uncle who was a film actor , but i hardly saw him . one day i wandered into a library and picked up the biography of a famous cameraman . i loved it and knew then what i wanted to do . f : and you 've won several prizes for your work ? m : just one actually . it was n't like winning a prize for a popular movie or for a special tv advertisement . it was a video for a school program about the development of the cinema .
train_2572
A
[ "f : i agree . those students are very energetic , pure and talented .", "f : you are so brave to choose work with people without training in acting .", "f : tell me more about your collaboration with students in film academy in the past .", "f : working with famous actors can contribute you a good film . i think you made a wise choice ." ]
f : so what made you decide to become a cameraman ? m : well , i did n't watch tv much , so it was n't that . i had an uncle who was a film actor , but i hardly saw him . one day i wandered into a library and picked up the biography of a famous cameraman . i loved it and knew then what i wanted to do . f : and you 've won several prizes for your work ? m : just one actually . it was n't like winning a prize for a popular movie or for a special tv advertisement . it was a video for a school program about the development of the cinema . f : so what about plans for the future ? is hollywood calling ? m : well , i 'm less interested in working with famous film stars than with students and film academy actually . they got skills that the ordinary person with no training does n't have but they have n't been affected by success .
train_2573
A
[ "f : this is type pink .", "f : this one is red .", "f : we do n't have pink one .", "f : this is a purple one ." ]
f : welcome to york garden center . how can i help you ? m : i 'm looking for a plant for my mom 's birthday . what 's this one called ? f : sweet william . its name comes from the writer william shakespeare . m : that 's interesting . what color will the flower be on this one ? f : this type is pink but there are also types of red and purple . m : good . when will the flower come ?
train_2574
B
[ "f : you can put it in the garden in march .", "f : you must wait until september to put it in the garden .", "f : you put it in the garden in june .", "f : it 's august now.you can plant it in the garden , do not need waiting for autumn coming ." ]
f : welcome to york garden center . how can i help you ? m : i 'm looking for a plant for my mom 's birthday . what 's this one called ? f : sweet william . its name comes from the writer william shakespeare . m : that 's interesting . what color will the flower be on this one ? f : this type is pink but there are also types of red and purple . m : good . when will the flower come ? f : every spring . then you need to cut it before the summer so it can return next year . m : ok. when should i put it outside ? f : well , it 's august now . wait until september to put it in the garden . m : how tall will it grow ?
train_2575
A
[ "f : $ 8 is enough since there has a special discount .", "f : you should pay with normal price in $ 10 .", "f : you should pay $ 30 .", "f : you ca n't take it with $ 8 because today is monday ." ]
f : welcome to york garden center . how can i help you ? m : i 'm looking for a plant for my mom 's birthday . what 's this one called ? f : sweet william . its name comes from the writer william shakespeare . m : that 's interesting . what color will the flower be on this one ? f : this type is pink but there are also types of red and purple . m : good . when will the flower come ? f : every spring . then you need to cut it before the summer so it can return next year . m : ok. when should i put it outside ? f : well , it 's august now . wait until september to put it in the garden . m : how tall will it grow ? f : it 's only 10 centimeters tall now , but in 2 or 3 years that will be 30 centimeters tall . leave space for it . m : i 'd like to buy it . how much is it ? f : the normal price is $ 10 but it 's only $ 8 this weekend because we have a special discount . m : great .
train_2576
A
[ "m : i have to say that marcus gets up very early so he can hear the announcement .", "m : wow , so you are the first one to know it from the radio ? even before marcus ?", "m : how could marcus know the school will be closed today for he only hears the radio yesterday .", "m : oh , he must knew it from the latest announcement in the whatsapp group ." ]
f : hey jack . guess what ? the school 's closed today because of the heavy snow . m : are you sure ? f : of course , marcus in our class called me just now . he said it was announced on the radio at 6:30 this morning . i 've had a look on the internet and your closing lots of schools in the area because of the danger of traveling by road .
train_2577
A
[ "m : great ! i will call lucy , mike and james to join us . that will be so much fun .", "m : we can only stay at home because of the heavy rain . how about a movie ?", "m : why do you propose to study math together ? you are joking , are n't you ?", "m : the weather reports says it 's going to snow tomorrow . we can have a snowball fight ." ]
f : hey jack . guess what ? the school 's closed today because of the heavy snow . m : are you sure ? f : of course , marcus in our class called me just now . he said it was announced on the radio at 6:30 this morning . i 've had a look on the internet and your closing lots of schools in the area because of the danger of traveling by road . m : that means i do n't need to study math , but i do n't want to stay at home all day . why do n't we get a load of people together for a big snowball fight ? f : good idea .
train_2578
C
[ "m : sorry , amy . i do n't think so . the education in america is a little unreasonable .", "m : you will regret for not joining the tennis club in england . it 's a very good choice .", "m : your life in high school is so wonderful ! i also want to join the swimming team .", "m : did n't you get bored when you did n't make friends in high school ?" ]
m : sophie , what was high school like in america ? f : it was great . lots of fun . i had lots of friends and i learned quite a bit at school . m : ok. what did you do in high school , any clubs or anything ? f : yeah , i 'd rowed for the school . i played basketball and tennis with friends and i was on the swimming team .
train_2579
B
[ "f : i 'd agree . the essence of sports is to make students love all sports activities .", "f : you 're right . sports is n't all about winning . students should learn to enjoy and be good losers .", "f : yeah , it 's in the spirit of sportsmanship that sports players should try to be winners . being the second is meaningless .", "f : it 's a good idea to encourage students to be good losers . thank you for telling me this , dad ." ]
f : well , jack . take a seat , please , and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from ? m : um , let me think , it 's difficult to choose one thing in particular , i grew up around sport . my best friend mike likes sports . my mom was a really good athlete actually . f : oh yes . m : we used to go and see her running marathons , which made a big impression on me as a child . i suppose it 's in my blood . f : right , fantastic . and how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports ? m : em , that 's an interesting question . on one hand , i think many students enjoy the competitive activities . they want to be the best and it 's motivating for them . on the other hand , we need to encourage the ones were not as confident , so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best . it 's not all about winning .
train_258
C
[ "m : wow , i like tennis , too . however , i have no choice to join the tennis team in university .", "m : as far as i know , you never play basketball , so how can you join the basketball team ?", "m : that 's great ! you are good at swimming . no wonder you join the swimming team .", "m : i see . it is a common phenomenon to join the swimming team in england ." ]
m : sophie , what was high school like in america ? f : it was great . lots of fun . i had lots of friends and i learned quite a bit at school . m : ok. what did you do in high school , any clubs or anything ? f : yeah , i 'd rowed for the school . i played basketball and tennis with friends and i was on the swimming team .
train_2580
A
[ "m : oh , you must be sad that you ca n't row in canada .", "m : you are lucky . many people like rowing in canada .", "m : you mean you do n't like rowing but you have to row in japan .", "m : it 's a good choice to row in america , though you do n't like it ." ]
m : sophie , what was high school like in america ? f : it was great . lots of fun . i had lots of friends and i learned quite a bit at school . m : ok. what did you do in high school , any clubs or anything ? f : yeah , i 'd rowed for the school . i played basketball and tennis with friends and i was on the swimming team . m : wow , you 're quite active . what sport did you like the most ? f : rowing . m : rowing huh ? do you still row ? f : no , unfortunately not . i spent the last year in canada . no one likes rowing there .
train_2581
C
[ "m : you can do it . you have lived near a lake , so you can go running around a lake .", "m : you did n't attend any clubs in high school , but why do you want to start rowing again ?", "m : haha . it 's not realistic to start rowing again if you do n't live near a lake or a river .", "m : i ca n't understand why you want to go swimming in a river . you never swim before ." ]
m : sophie , what was high school like in america ? f : it was great . lots of fun . i had lots of friends and i learned quite a bit at school . m : ok. what did you do in high school , any clubs or anything ? f : yeah , i 'd rowed for the school . i played basketball and tennis with friends and i was on the swimming team . m : wow , you 're quite active . what sport did you like the most ? f : rowing . m : rowing huh ? do you still row ? f : no , unfortunately not . i spent the last year in canada . no one likes rowing there . m : really ? f : i would like to start up again . m : do you think you would pick it up some time in the future ? f : yeah , maybe . if i live near a lake or a river .
train_2582
D
[ "m : no . although he was excited in his first movie , he was calm .", "m : no . andrew was very calm during his first movie .", "m : he did n't make mistakes , but he was nervous .", "m : no . andrew was very calm during the concert ." ]
f : hi , steve . how was the concert ? m : pretty good . the crowd seemed to enjoy it . f : and how did andrew do ? was he nervous ? this was his first concert . m : he seemed very calm . f : did he make any mistakes ?
train_2583
A
[ "f : i am so pleased that andrew only made some small mistakes .", "f : what ? why did andrew make so many distinct mistakes ?", "f : i am so glad that andrew did n't make any mistakes .", "f : although he only made small mistakes , everyone noticed , right ?" ]
f : hi , steve . how was the concert ? m : pretty good . the crowd seemed to enjoy it . f : and how did andrew do ? was he nervous ? this was his first concert . m : he seemed very calm . f : did he make any mistakes ? m : well , sure . f : oh , no . did everyone notice ? m : i do n't think so . they were little mistakes . someone would need to know the song very well to notice . i heard the mistakes but i do n't think anyone else did . he seemed so calm that no one thought anything was wrong .
train_2584
B
[ "m : why are you sad ? andrew did pretty great in his first concert .", "m : yes . i am also glad that andrew was so calm in his first concert .", "m : why are you so glad ? this was n't andrew 's first concert .", "m : do n't worry . although he did n't perform well this time , i 'm sure he will next time ." ]
f : hi , steve . how was the concert ? m : pretty good . the crowd seemed to enjoy it . f : and how did andrew do ? was he nervous ? this was his first concert . m : he seemed very calm . f : did he make any mistakes ? m : well , sure . f : oh , no . did everyone notice ? m : i do n't think so . they were little mistakes . someone would need to know the song very well to notice . i heard the mistakes but i do n't think anyone else did . he seemed so calm that no one thought anything was wrong . f : i 'm so glad to hear that . he 's been working hard for many years to get this good on the piano . his next concert will be better .
train_2585
A
[ "m : really ? you visited the british museum on the first day ? oh , that 's great . it 's a nice place .", "m : so , you did n't enjoy your trip to england at all and you visited hyde park on the first day ?", "m : so , you went to new york zoo and visited the british museum on the first day ? okay , i see .", "m : so , on the first day you did n't visit buckingham palace but you visited london zoo , right ?" ]
m : lisa , did you enjoy your trip to england ? f : yes , i did . we met some nice people there and i got to see a lot of famous places . m : where did you go ? f : we visited buckingham palace , tower of london and the british museum on the first day . the next day , we went to hyde park and london zoo . then we went on a boat ride on the thames river .
train_2586
A
[ "m : so , you mean you think english people like tea because it rains so much there ? okay , i see .", "m : really ? you sat outside and had tea and you think english people like tea because it rains so much there ?", "m : so , it was sunny the whole time and you think english people like tea because they sell it in the street ?", "m : really ? you sat inside and had coffee and you think english people like tea because it 's better for their health ?" ]
m : lisa , did you enjoy your trip to england ? f : yes , i did . we met some nice people there and i got to see a lot of famous places . m : where did you go ? f : we visited buckingham palace , tower of london and the british museum on the first day . the next day , we went to hyde park and london zoo . then we went on a boat ride on the thames river . m : did you enjoy the boat ride ? f : unfortunately , it was raining the whole time . we sat inside and had tea . now i understand why the english like tea so much .
train_2587
B
[ "f : i am sorry to hear that your team did not win yesterday .", "f : do not be sad for that your team did not win tonight .", "f : you must hit the ball too hard in the game yesterday .", "f : i feel sorry to hear that you did not sleep well on the train ." ]
f : did you play tonight ? m : yeah . f : how did it go ? m : i do n't want to talk about it . f : that bad ? m : yes , my team did n't win . we lost both games .
train_2588
C
[ "f : so you just played one game yesterday .", "f : so you will play two games tomorrow .", "f : i feel sorry that you lost two games .", "f : it is good that you played three games yesterday ." ]
f : did you play tonight ? m : yeah . f : how did it go ? m : i do n't want to talk about it . f : that bad ? m : yes , my team did n't win . we lost both games .
train_2589
A
[ "f : yeah , i totally agree with you . dance music is really lively .", "f : i know you like serious dance music which has a slow beat .", "f : dance music has a slow beat which is lively . i know you love it .", "f : like you said , dance music is peaceful , its slow beats are really touching ." ]
f : what kind of music do you like listening to ? m : i like music that has a fast beat and it 's lively , like dance music which is sometimes too loud , though . you prefer classical music , do n't you ?
train_259
A
[ "f : yeah , although now we are in london , i also remember the time we had when we all worked together .", "f : really ? david asked you to say goodbye to me ? oh , now we are in frankfurt , but i think i will miss him .", "f : really ? you do n't think there are a lot of artists in london ? oh , maybe it is because now we are in berlin .", "f : yeah , david has been there for 6 years . oh , now we are in london , but i think i will miss him ." ]
f : how was your trip? m : berlin was great . david really likes living there . we had a good time hanging out . the 5 days went by fast . f : how long has david been there ? m : 6 months . he seems to have gotten really comfortable there . he knew where all the best restaurants , cafes and nightclubs were , and the people there seemed really relaxed . it was a nice change from life in london . f : well , i like the pace of life here , and i thought german people are usually really serious.i visited a friend in frankfurt 4 years ago and that 's how they seemed to me。 m : well, i think the german people in berlin are different . there are a lot of creative people in berlin . david knew a lot of painters , musicians and writers there . they were interested in art . i think most people in london are more concerned about money . f : maybe , but there are a lot of artists in london , too . m : that 's true . anyway , david asked me to say hello to you . we were remembering the time we had when we all worked together .
train_2590
D
[ "f : really ? david has been there for 8 months ? oh , he is your classmate , and you must very miss him .", "f : yeah , he did n't know where all the best restaurants were . david is my boyfriend and i am worried about him .", "f : he seems to have gotten really uncomfortable there ? oh , david is your former co-worker , and you must be sad to hear it .", "f : yeah , it was a nice change from life in london . david is your former co-worker , i think you must miss him ." ]
f : how was your trip? m : berlin was great . david really likes living there . we had a good time hanging out . the 5 days went by fast . f : how long has david been there ? m : 6 months . he seems to have gotten really comfortable there . he knew where all the best restaurants , cafes and nightclubs were , and the people there seemed really relaxed . it was a nice change from life in london .
train_2591
A
[ "m : you mean there are a lot of artists in london ? but i think people in london care more about money .", "m : yeah , there are few artists in london . but i think people in london care more about art .", "m : yeah , people in london care more about money and german people in berlin are not different .", "m : so , you thought german people are usually not serious ? oh , i think people in london care more about traveling ." ]
f : how was your trip? m : berlin was great . david really likes living there . we had a good time hanging out . the 5 days went by fast . f : how long has david been there ? m : 6 months . he seems to have gotten really comfortable there . he knew where all the best restaurants , cafes and nightclubs were , and the people there seemed really relaxed . it was a nice change from life in london . f : well , i like the pace of life here , and i thought german people are usually really serious.i visited a friend in frankfurt 4 years ago and that 's how they seemed to me。 m : well, i think the german people in berlin are different . there are a lot of creative people in berlin . david knew a lot of painters , musicians and writers there . they were interested in art . i think most people in london are more concerned about money . f : maybe , but there are a lot of artists in london , too .
train_2592
A
[ "m : you can have a cup of tea , too . i 'll have tea right away .", "m : i 'm going to buy a cup of coffee for myself .", "m : i never drink tea", "m : i 'm going to buy myself a bottle of water ." ]
m : i was going to make myself some tea . do you want some ? f : no , thanks . i 'm fine with my coffee .
train_2593
C
[ "f : i add cream only . yes , i do .", "f : i always add milk and sugar . yes , i do .", "f : i always add cream and sugar . yes , i do .", "f : i never add cream and sugar . no , i do n't like hot one ." ]
m : i was going to make myself some tea . do you want some ? f : no , thanks . i 'm fine with my coffee . m : you know , it 's not healthy to drink so much coffee . how many cups do you have every day anyway ? f : more than 3 cups i guess . m : and do you put cream and sugar in your coffee ? f : when i drink hot coffee , i always add cream and sugar , but when i drink iced coffee , i only add cream . m : do you usually drink both hot and iced coffee in the same day ?
train_2594
D
[ "m : why do you have the idea on coffee drinking is worse than shopping ?", "m : why do you want to keep the habit of not drinking coffee ?", "m : why do you think offee drinking is dangerous ?", "m : why do you want to continue this habit ?" ]
m : i was going to make myself some tea . do you want some ? f : no , thanks . i 'm fine with my coffee . m : you know , it 's not healthy to drink so much coffee . how many cups do you have every day anyway ? f : more than 3 cups i guess . m : and do you put cream and sugar in your coffee ? f : when i drink hot coffee , i always add cream and sugar , but when i drink iced coffee , i only add cream . m : do you usually drink both hot and iced coffee in the same day ? f : well , i need at least 2 cups of hot coffee in the morning . otherwise i just ca n't wake up . in the afternoon i like to have iced coffee , but i never have iced coffee after dinner . m : do n't you worry that you might get addicted to coffee ? f : um , i 'm not worried at all . look , i do n't smoke . i do n't drink alcohol and i do n't buy a bunch of expensive stuff that i do n't need . therefore , i do n't think drinking coffee is a dangerous thing in my life . and instead it has already become a habit of mine .
train_2595
B
[ "f : the cold dishes are more delicious .", "f : hot dishes would get cold during the chat .", "f : it 's just a habit of chinese chefs .", "f : hot dishes would get cold during the chat , so people chat less at the beginning of the dinner ." ]
f : here are your cold dishes , sir . m : thank you . i wonder why it chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses . could you explain that to me ? f : certainly , sir . it 's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand . m : oh , i see . the chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first . f : i 'm afraid that 's not exactly right , sir . chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat . m : yes , i quite agree . but what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first ? f : well , people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner . therefore , if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly . m : i see , but the problem is that i 'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses . and i often miss the chances to enjoy many chinese dishes .
train_2596
C
[ "m : luckily you only lost your purse , did n't you ?", "m : why were you in a car accident ? was it serious ?", "m : ok. so someone broken into your house , right ?", "m : oh , someone broken into your house , but did n't steal anything , right ?" ]
m : we had a call about a theft at this address . f : yes , officer , i called . somebody broke into my house through a downstairs window and stole many things . m : exactly what was stolen , madam ? f : about $ 1000 in cash , a personal computer and some jewelry .
train_2597
B
[ "m : i do n't know yet . i need to fill out a form for you first . please wait a moment .", "m : i do n't know yet . we need to look at the scene first . please wait a moment .", "m : i do n't think so madame . we have looked at the scene and he did n't steal anything .", "m : i do n't know yet . i can lend you $ 1000 if you need . but the thief did n't steal anything , did he ?" ]
m : we had a call about a theft at this address . f : yes , officer , i called . somebody broke into my house through a downstairs window and stole many things . m : exactly what was stolen , madam ? f : about $ 1000 in cash , a personal computer and some jewelry . m : we need you to fill out this form and fully describe the stolen items . meanwhile , my partner and i would like to look at the window and the area outside . f : do you think you will catch the thief ?
train_2598
B
[ "f : really ? some passengers can not use the guide radio very well ? okay , i see . let 's continue to attend the seminar .", "f : so , your suggestion for the bus company is to have the buses arrive on time ? oh , let 's continue to do this interview .", "f : so , you mean you have no suggestion for the bus company ? okay , i see . but i will continue to give some advice .", "f : so , your suggestion for the school is to have the buses arrive on time ? oh , let 's continue to do this interview ." ]
f : excuse me , i 'm doing research on bus service , but i get you to answer a few questions . it wo n't take long . m : ok. i 'd like to help . f : thanks . how often do you take a bus , every day , less than once a week or somewhere in between ? m : i go to school by bus so it 's usually twice daily , line 4 . f : i see . could you rate it service if 1 is poor , 2 is fair and 3 is good ? which number would you choose ? m : i would say 2. the drivers are nice , the buses are clean and the seats are comfortable . but it 's sometimes unreliable . there should be a bus every 10 minutes , but yesterday morning , i waited almost 20 minutes before the bus came and was almost late for school . f : oh , that 's too bad . do you have some suggestions for the bus company ? m : try to have the buses arrive on time of course , and um , there can be a map on the bus . you know , some passengers can not use the guidebook very well .
train_2599
D
[ "m : look at this beautiful city ! this city tour is really amazing !", "m : it is unbelievable that your mom loves japanese food !", "m : that 's ok. are you going to visit the summer palace on friday ?", "m : great ! hope you will enjoy this weekend !" ]
m : hi , rebecca . do you have any plans this weekend ? if not , why do n't we go to enjoy a concert together ? f : sorry , but i ca n't go this weekend . my mother is visiting from georgia , and i want to show her around the city . m : well , how about meeting for dinner on saturday night after you 've shown her the sights ? i know a great japanese restaurant . f : that would be great , but my mother does n't like japanese food . let 's meet at my place first and then decide where to go .
train_26
C
[ "m : folk music is good to students , research suggests that it makes brain less active .", "m : classical music is good to students , it has a fast beat and it ' s lively .", "m : well , it ' s my first time to hear that classical music is good to students .", "m : dance music has a slow beat but it ' s lively , it ' s good to students ." ]
f : what kind of music do you like listening to ? m : i like music that has a fast beat and it 's lively , like dance music which is sometimes too loud , though . you prefer classical music , do n't you ? f : yes , i do . i find it very relaxing . i often listen to mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work . m : i must admit that i like several pieces of classical music . f : classical music is supposed to be good for your brain , research suggests that it makes your brain more active , students who listen to classical music while studying perform better .
train_260
C
[ "f : really ? you mean you travel by bus every other day , line 14 ?", "f : really ? you go to company by bus and it 's usually twice daily , line 4 ?", "f : okay , i see . you go to school by bus and it 's usually twice a day , right ?", "f : so , you go to school by taxi and you travel by bus once a week ?" ]
f : excuse me , i 'm doing research on bus service , but i get you to answer a few questions . it wo n't take long . m : ok. i 'd like to help . f : thanks . how often do you take a bus , every day , less than once a week or somewhere in between ? m : i go to school by bus so it 's usually twice daily , line 4 .
train_2600
D
[ "f : so , you mean although the drivers are not nice , you feel the bus service is good ?", "f : so , as the buses are dirty and the seats are not comfortable , you feel the bus service is poor ?", "f : really ? you mean you would say 4 ? and you feel the bus service is fair ?", "f : okay , i say . you would say 2 , which means you feel the bus service is fair , right ?" ]
f : excuse me , i 'm doing research on bus service , but i get you to answer a few questions . it wo n't take long . m : ok. i 'd like to help . f : thanks . how often do you take a bus , every day , less than once a week or somewhere in between ? m : i go to school by bus so it 's usually twice daily , line 4 . f : i see . could you rate it service if 1 is poor , 2 is fair and 3 is good ? which number would you choose ? m : i would say 2. the drivers are nice , the buses are clean and the seats are comfortable . but it 's sometimes unreliable . there should be a bus every 10 minutes , but yesterday morning , i waited almost 20 minutes before the bus came and was almost late for school .
train_2601
B
[ "f : so , you mean the buses should be more punctual and there can be a radio on the bus ?", "f : so , you mean you feel the bus service is fair but the buses should be more punctual ?", "f : so , you mean as the drivers are not nice , the drivers should be more polite ?", "f : so , you mean the bus is never unreliable but the seats should be more comfortable ?" ]
f : excuse me , i 'm doing research on bus service , but i get you to answer a few questions . it wo n't take long . m : ok. i 'd like to help . f : thanks . how often do you take a bus , every day , less than once a week or somewhere in between ? m : i go to school by bus so it 's usually twice daily , line 4 . f : i see . could you rate it service if 1 is poor , 2 is fair and 3 is good ? which number would you choose ? m : i would say 2. the drivers are nice , the buses are clean and the seats are comfortable . but it 's sometimes unreliable . there should be a bus every 10 minutes , but yesterday morning , i waited almost 20 minutes before the bus came and was almost late for school . f : oh , that 's too bad . do you have some suggestions for the bus company ? m : try to have the buses arrive on time of course , and um , there can be a map on the bus . you know , some passengers can not use the guidebook very well .
train_2602
B
[ "m : we have to be at sarah 's house by 6:00 for her baby ' s birthday party .", "m : oh my god . you ' re right ! let ' s go to celebrate sarah 's birthday !", "m : we can ' t be late for michael ' s surprise bachelor party .", "m : the traffic is getting lighter , we will not be late for rebecca ' s party ." ]
f : michael , what time is it ? we are going to be late for the party . m : it 's a quarter past six . do n't worry , rebecca . we will be fine . f : but we have to be at sarah 's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party . the traffic is getting heavier .
train_2603
B
[ "f : rebecca 's birthday party begins at 6:15 !", "f : at 7:00 , sarah 's surprise birthday party should begin .", "f : you ' re wrong ! monica ' s bachelor party starts at 6:30 .", "f : joey ' s surprise bachelor party starts at 7:00 ." ]
f : michael , what time is it ? we are going to be late for the party . m : it 's a quarter past six . do n't worry , rebecca . we will be fine . f : but we have to be at sarah 's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party . the traffic is getting heavier . m : relax . the party starts at 7:00 o'clock . we are not far from her house now . but i do need help with finding a place to park the car , so sarah does n't see it . can you phone her husband and ask him where it is best to park our car ?
train_2604
B
[ "f : i will call amy to ask if we can buy some stuff to her mom ' s house .", "f : ok. wait a second . i 'm calling to ask where should we to park right now .", "f : the call is from helen , she invited us to join her son ' s birthday party .", "f : i will call cindy ' s husband and ask him where it is best to park our car ?" ]
f : michael , what time is it ? we are going to be late for the party . m : it 's a quarter past six . do n't worry , rebecca . we will be fine . f : but we have to be at sarah 's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party . the traffic is getting heavier . m : relax . the party starts at 7:00 o'clock . we are not far from her house now . but i do need help with finding a place to park the car , so sarah does n't see it . can you phone her husband and ask him where it is best to park our car ?
train_2605
B
[ "m : really ? you are not better now ? and you were absent from the class because you were ill ?", "m : okay , i see . you were absent from the class because you were ill. how are you now ?", "m : really ? you woke up with no slight cold and you were absent from the class because you got up late ?", "m : okay . you mean you did n't decide to take the day off and you were absent because you went to a party ?" ]
m : hi , julia , it 's robert . how are you ? i did n't see you in class today and i wondered if you were alright . f : oh yes , i 'm better now , but i decided to take the day off as i woke up with a slight cold . it 's really so nice you called .
train_2606
D
[ "m : yeah , you can read it then after the next class . the textbook i have got for you is very nice .", "m : yeah . it was just an introduction to chinese impressionist paintings . you can learn more from the oil paintings i got for you .", "m : really ? you will not read it then before the next class ? oh , i just have got the lecture notes for you !", "m : yeah . you can learn more about french impressionist paintings from the lecture notes i have got for you ." ]
m : hi , julia , it 's robert . how are you ? i did n't see you in class today and i wondered if you were alright . f : oh yes , i 'm better now , but i decided to take the day off as i woke up with a slight cold . it 's really so nice you called . m : julia , i got you a copy of the main points of the lecture . it was just an introduction to french impressionist paintings . f : i see . i can read it then before the next class .
train_2607
C
[ "m : okay , we can not stop at a gift shop on the way , and we will meet at my home on saturday .", "m : so , we will not buy a present for max and we will meet at a bar on saturday ?", "m : so , we will meet at a bar on saturday and we can stop at a gift shop on the way ?", "m : okay . we will meet at 6:00 o'clock and we will meet at a shop on saturday ." ]
m : hi , julia , it 's robert . how are you ? i did n't see you in class today and i wondered if you were alright . f : oh yes , i 'm better now , but i decided to take the day off as i woke up with a slight cold . it 's really so nice you called . m : julia , i got you a copy of the main points of the lecture . it was just an introduction to french impressionist paintings . f : i see . i can read it then before the next class . m : uh julia , i 'm calling as i wonder if you are free on saturday night . my friend max is having a party and i 'd like to know if you want to go . f : that would be really nice . i 'll be free then . what time shall we go ? m : how about meeting in the student union bar at 7:00 o'clock ? f : that 'll be fine , but should n't we buy a present for max ? m : well , we can stop at a gift shop on the way . f : fine . i 'll see you then .
train_2608
B
[ "f : look at the name of the credit card , we 're in the wrong bank , darling .", "f : sure . here 's your room key and hope you enjoy your stay at our hotel .", "f : ok. sir , your room has been prepared . a single room for three nights .", "f : thank you for inviting me . i enjoy the meals of this restaurant , honey ." ]
f : good afternoon , sir . can i help you ? m : yes , we need a room for the night . have you got any rooms available ? f : yes . what do you like a single room or a double room ? m : a double room . f : how many nights would you like to stay ? m : we 're only staying overnight . we 'll check out tomorrow morning.how much is it ? f : it 's $ 68 per night . m : ok. do you accept credit cards ?
train_2609
A
[ "m : that sounds great ! in early morning , to listen to folk music . what an easy life !", "m : sir , you must be very relaxed while listening to folk music in workplace office .", "m : it ' s so nice to listen to folk music which is less traditional in the early morning .", "m : that ' s good to listen to folk music in the evenings . thanks for your advice , uncle joe !" ]
f : what kind of music do you like listening to ? m : i like music that has a fast beat and it 's lively , like dance music which is sometimes too loud , though . you prefer classical music , do n't you ? f : yes , i do . i find it very relaxing . i often listen to mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work . m : i must admit that i like several pieces of classical music . f : classical music is supposed to be good for your brain , research suggests that it makes your brain more active , students who listen to classical music while studying perform better . m : really ? perhaps i should listen to classical music often . i heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress . f : yes , that 's why i listen to it in the evenings . i usually play it as background music while i 'm cooking or doing other housework . but in the early morning when i get up , i prefer to listen to folk music which is more traditional .
train_261
A
[ "m : $ 68 for one night , it 's fine . here 's the card .", "m : then i need to pay $ 68 for the single room .", "m : as i 'll stay for two nights , it 's $ 136 in total .", "m : so , $ 204 a night for my single room . alright ." ]
f : good afternoon , sir . can i help you ? m : yes , we need a room for the night . have you got any rooms available ? f : yes . what do you like a single room or a double room ? m : a double room . f : how many nights would you like to stay ? m : we 're only staying overnight . we 'll check out tomorrow morning.how much is it ? f : it 's $ 68 per night .
train_2610
A
[ "m : i 'm here on vacation , too . nice to meet you .", "m : you are my best friend .", "m : i 'm here on vacation , too . fancy meeting you here .", "m : you know , i 'm a well-known tour guide ." ]
f : excuse me , do you know where the nearest subway station is ? m : the nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it 's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6 , which one are you taking ? f : i 'm not so sure . i 'm here on vacation .
train_2611
D
[ "m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 11:45 every night . there comes the taxi .", "m : i 'm sure line 7 stops running at 10:30 every night . i do n't know where can we get a taxi .", "m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 10:45 every night . you can get a taxi over there .", "m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . i do n't know where can we get a taxi ." ]
f : excuse me , do you know where the nearest subway station is ? m : the nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it 's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6 , which one are you taking ? f : i 'm not so sure . i 'm here on vacation . m : ok , where do you need to go then ? f : i want to go to the m hotel . m : oh , it 's a long line 6 , but it 's 10:45. as i know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . f : ok. do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here ?
train_2612
D
[ "m : you can go there by taxi .", "m : you can walk there .", "m : you can go there and take subway line 6 directly .", "m : you can go there and take subway line 5 ." ]
f : excuse me , do you know where the nearest subway station is ? m : the nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it 's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6 , which one are you taking ? f : i 'm not so sure . i 'm here on vacation . m : ok , where do you need to go then ? f : i want to go to the m hotel . m : oh , it 's a long line 6 , but it 's 10:45. as i know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . f : ok. do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here ? m : it 's really difficult to get a taxi around this area on a weekend night . f : oh , no . what should i do ? m : wait , you can still take line 5. it runs until midnight on weekends . f : does it have a stop near my hotel ? m : no , but from line 5 you can transfer onto line 1 which has a stop near the hotel and it runs until 11:45 . f : that 's great . thank you .
train_2613
D
[ "m : you can still take line 5 , today is tuesday .", "m : you can still take line 6 since it runs until midnight on saturday .", "m : you can still take line 5 , today is thursday .", "m : you can still take line 5 since it runs until midnight on weekends ." ]
f : excuse me , do you know where the nearest subway station is ? m : the nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it 's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6 , which one are you taking ? f : i 'm not so sure . i 'm here on vacation . m : ok , where do you need to go then ? f : i want to go to the m hotel . m : oh , it 's a long line 6 , but it 's 10:45. as i know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . f : ok. do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here ? m : it 's really difficult to get a taxi around this area on a weekend night . f : oh , no . what should i do ? m : wait , you can still take line 5. it runs until midnight on weekends . f : does it have a stop near my hotel ? m : no , but from line 5 you can transfer onto line 1 which has a stop near the hotel and it runs until 11:45 . f : that 's great . thank you .
train_2614
C
[ "f : the dinner last night at the hotel was delicious !", "f : well , we are going to the local restaurant tonight .", "f : the dinner last night in the local restaurant was great !", "f : we had dinner last night in my friend 's house . it was great ." ]
m : how was your first week in china , linda ? f : it was great . my local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel . m : cool , how was that ?
train_2615
B
[ "m : so you are going to eat chinese food for the first time , are n't you ?", "m : so last night was your first time eating chinese food , right ?", "m : oh , you have learnt how to use chopsticks but not quite familiar with them .", "m : what ? it was your first time experiencing american dining culture ?" ]
m : how was your first week in china , linda ? f : it was great . my local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel . m : cool , how was that ? f : i really enjoyed it . it was my first chinese dining experience . m : yeah , did n't you have chinese food before in the united states ? f : oh , of course i did , but none of them was very authentic . m : i see . anyway , so you were familiar with chopsticks already , right ? f : yes , but i learned about other traditional dining rules in china last night .
train_2616
D
[ "m : food sharing is a chinese tradition . it 's ok if you think it 's strange .", "m : food sharing is a chinese tradition . it 's ok if you could n't stand it .", "m : no wonder you appreciated food sharing , you have been in china for several weeks .", "m : you appreciated food sharing ? i thought you were not used to it ." ]
m : how was your first week in china , linda ? f : it was great . my local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel . m : cool , how was that ? f : i really enjoyed it . it was my first chinese dining experience . m : yeah , did n't you have chinese food before in the united states ? f : oh , of course i did , but none of them was very authentic . m : i see . anyway , so you were familiar with chopsticks already , right ? f : yes , but i learned about other traditional dining rules in china last night . m : such as ? f : well , for example , chinese people share all the dishes at the dinner table . m : do n't you do that in america ? f : no , usually everybody gets their own plate of food in america . m : interesting . did you find the sharing styles strange then ? f : not at all . i thought it was very warm . everybody was making sure that i had enough to eat .
train_2617
B
[ "m : 12 people in total , that 's fine .", "m : so you 're a group of 14 people . no problem . the room is big enough .", "m : let me count . you have 14 people together in this room now and no more is coming , right ?", "m : oh , you 'll have 16 people having dinner together . the room will fit ." ]
f : hi , i have a reservation under the name sally . m : hi , sally , a room for 12 people at 7:30 pm . is that right ? f : yes , we 've got two more people coming , though . is that ok ?
train_2618