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D
[ "f : wow , you are most interested in playing the piano ! it 's cool .", "f : it 's amazing that you are most interested in listening to classical music .", "f : although you are most interested in playing the violin , we have n't spare time .", "f : since you are most interested in playing the violin , can you play it well ?" ]
m : now we have 5-day classes every week , so we have more spare time than before . f : how do you spend your spare time , tom ? m : i have much interest in playing the violin , and i 'll continue to practice playing it .
train_46
B
[ "m : i like to challenge people so i hardly work in groups .", "m : thank you for loving my good answers .", "m : i thought my answer did n't impressive you .", "m : although i have already understood the job . i do n't think i am suitable for this job ." ]
f : what would you say are your strengths ? based on your resume you seem to have a lot of work experience . m : i work well both individually and in groups . f : what would you say might be a weakness in your work ? m : uhm , wow , tough question ! well , maybe i can be a little nervous at first , and not confident in my work . but that 's just in the beginning . f : that happens to every one . our training will help you with that . m : that sounds great ! i am very interested in learning everything i can about the job . f : tell me , where do you see yourself 5 years from now ? m : married with a stable source of income , being good at what i do ... i do n't think anyone can really accurately predict what their future might hold . but i know it 's a learning process , and that is what i intend to do . f : those are very good answers . i have to ask them because part of this process is trying to figure out whether or not you are a good match for us .
train_460
D
[ "m : wow , these shoes are usually very expensive . you really made a profit by buying them so cheaply .", "m : oh . although you bought the skirt at full price , it 's beautiful .", "m : is the sale over ?", "m : you said you get the dress at half price in the sale ? how lucky you are !" ]
m : what a lovely dress . it must be expensive . f : actually , i got it half price in the sale and i bought some shoes to match it , too .
train_4600
C
[ "m : the is a long journey on bus .", "m : the train we take lasted eleven hours .", "m : it 's really a long flight which has 11 hours .", "m : this flight lasted twenty hours ." ]
m : excuse me , is there anyone sitting here ? f : oh , no , please . m : ah , thanks . um , it 's a long flight . f : yeah , 11 hours .
train_4601
D
[ "m : why do n't you go home and look for them ? you may have left your books at home .", "m : so you ca n't find your glasses and keys this time , can you ?", "m : oh , you lost your keys again !", "m : do n't worry , your glasses must in your bag and you will find it ." ]
m : jane , what is wrong with you ? have you lost your keys again ? f : no , it 's my glasses this time . can you hold my books for a minute ? i just need to check in my bag .
train_4602
C
[ "f : why do you like rain ?", "f : so do i , i like sunny days , too . and i also love very cloudy days .", "f : then you must like sunny days .", "f : i 'm very surprised that you like cloudy days ." ]
m : oh , i hate this rain . f : me , too . but i also hate it when it 's too hot or too cloudy . m : oh , i love the heat . there 's nothing better than lying on the beach in the hot sun .
train_4603
A
[ "m : come on ! it is a beautiful morning .", "m : oh , it 's raining in the morning . we should n't go anywhere today .", "m : oh , it 's raining in the afternoon . you should take an umbrella with you if you go outside .", "m : it is not the bedtime , why are you still sleeping in the evening ? the sun has gone down ." ]
m : what a beautiful day ! the birds are singing , and the sun is shining in the sky . f : not so loud , i just woke up and i have a headache .
train_4604
C
[ "m : i know i should give the money back in july .", "m : i 'll definitely return your money next month .", "m : sure . i 'm supposed to return the money to you in september .", "m : we agreed that i should return the money in september when i borrowed it from you . i would not forget it ." ]
f : tony , it is july now , when will you return my money ? m : sorry emma , an emergency came up . would you please give me another 2 months ? f : ok , september is the deadline .
train_4605
B
[ "m : you forget your check ? i 'm sorry that you have to go home to get it .", "m : sure , you can come back after you go home and get your id , madam .", "m : you need to cope your id first .", "m : how much is the check ? let me deposit it for you ." ]
f : hi , i would like to deposit this check . m : i need to see your id . f : oh no , i forgot my id at home . i 'll go and get it and come right back .
train_4606
C
[ "f : the red pen ? here you are .", "f : the black one ? i see 2 black books , which one ?", "f : the black one ? here you are .", "f : this is the blue book you want ." ]
m : can you please pass me the book from that table ? f : which one ? i see 2 read books and one black book . m : i want the black one .
train_4607
D
[ "m : we can see drive to the airport tomorrow to see them off .", "m : how time flies ! they will depart this tuesday .", "m : i will be available next monday or tuesday , how about going out with me ?", "m : great , so call me for seeing them off next monday or tuesday ." ]
m : have thomas and lily set a date for leaving ? f : no they have n't . but thomas said they 'd like to leave next monday or tuesday . m : i 'd like to see them off at the airport . will you go with me ? f : sure . i 'll ask on friday and see if i can get a day off next week .
train_4608
B
[ "f : i can lend you the novel .", "f : i heard that the film is touching . look forward to seeing you at the cinema .", "f : i watched the film yesterday . it 's really good , just like you said .", "f : yes , the cinema is new ." ]
f : what 's the film on saturday ? m : romeo and juliet . f : good , let 's go to the cinema . m : ok , i 'll see you at 7:30 at the cinema bye .
train_4609
D
[ "f : that 's ok. get back as soon as you can when you finish buying office supplies .", "f : that 's too bad ! go get your dad a birthday gift !", "f : oh that 's terrible ! you should buy your father a home-coming gift .", "f : that 's too bad ! go get your dad a father 's day gift !" ]
m : barbara , could you cover for me for a few hours ? f : i guess so , sam . i could tell the boss you 've gone to buy some office supplies if she asks . m : thanks , i owe you one . f : hey , not so fast , mister . i need to know where you 're going . why do you need to be gone for that long ? m : i forgot to get my dad something for father 's day .
train_461
C
[ "f : thanks for watching this film of monsters with me .", "f : i think i will not like the book . because it is about love story in modern society .", "f : i ca n't wait to read this book ! because it is very famous and many people recommend it to me .", "f : this record is really boring . why not go to the library and read harry potter instead ? harry potter is the best book i 've ever read ." ]
m : have you ever read harry potter ? f : i 'm afraid i have n't . m : what a pity . you really should . it 's fantastic , you know . i have a copy here , if you like i 'll lend it to you .
train_4610
B
[ "f : will we go to a police station first ? the traffic is good .", "f : thank you . i 'm glad i meet a responsible taxi driver when the traffic is really heavy .", "f : you are a good driver . can you take me to the park quickly ?", "f : waiter , it would take at least another 5 minutes , right ?" ]
f : can you take me to the fairy lands restaurant quickly ? i 'm already 5 minutes late . m : i 'll try , but the traffic is so heavy , it would take at least another 15 minutes .
train_4611
D
[ "m : ok , i will wash the cups first .", "m : ok , i will clean the windows first .", "m : ok , i will clean the floor first . but are you sure that i need n't wash the cups today ?", "m : ok , i will clean the floor first ." ]
f : well , now , you 're here . i 'd like you to help me . m : ok , mrs winter . do you want me to wash the cups and the plates ? f : you can do those later , first wash the floor then clean the windows .
train_4612
D
[ "f : it was sunny yesterday .", "f : it was rainy the day before yesterday .", "f : it was sunny yesterday .", "f : it was rainy yesterday ." ]
m : it 's sunny outside , lots of people are doing their shopping . f : yes , there was too much rain yesterday . so people did n't want to go out . m : and they said on the radio that it 's going to snow tomorrow .
train_4613
B
[ "m : the snow yesterday was not big at all , so people can still travel by air today .", "m : yeah , people can travel by train today . it 's also very convenient .", "m : since it did n't snow yesterday , people can travel by ship today .", "m : although the airport was not closed , planes were grounded , so people can travel by train today ." ]
m : last night 's heavy snow storm has made all main roads in the area . too dangerous to use , the airport is closed until tomorrow morning and all ferries are cancelled , too . f : yes , but the trains are still working normally .
train_4614
B
[ "m : oh , it 's 1:15 p.m. now . your flight will take off in an hour !", "m : i did n't realize it is 1:15 p.m. now ! let me drive you to the airport .", "m : it 's only 14:15. your have two hours before your plane leaves .", "m : it 's 3:15 p.m. now . your flight has taken off , has n't it ?" ]
m : when does your flight take off , mary ? f : at 3:15 pm . there are just 2 hours left so i 'm leaving now .
train_4615
C
[ "f : we can not go outing today because it 's raining .", "f : since it 's cloudy , we can not go outing today .", "f : yeah , i like sunny day . i 'm looking forward to today 's outing .", "f : although it is sunny , we can not go outing today ." ]
f : beautiful day , is n't it ? we can go outing today . m : yeah , thanks to the shower last night .
train_4616
C
[ "f : i want to leave before 11 because i need to go home early .", "f : i need to buy something for the office , so i need to leave before 11. besides , i have handed in my work plan .", "f : i want to leave before 11 because i need to buy something for the office .", "f : i want to leave before 11 because i need to finish my work plan ." ]
f : may i leave before 11 ? i have something to buy for the office . m : but you have to hand in your work plan first .
train_4617
B
[ "f : i forgot to ask you if you finished your work in new york when i saw you yesterday .", "f : congratulations , it 's a great opportunity to work in new york .", "f : your parents must be happy because you go to london to look after them .", "f : that 's great ! i am envious of you for a trip to london ." ]
f : how nice to see you again . i have n't seen you for a long time . m : i have a new job in new york and i have moved there .
train_4618
A
[ "f : i also watch sports channel a lot . i like watching tennis matches .", "f : let 's buy this tv , 30 % off .", "f : i like the news channels so much . why do you think all tv programs are boring ?", "f : our school will hold a sports meeting next week ." ]
f : which tv channel do you like best ? m : sports channel is my favorite . you ca n't imagine there are so many exciting sports .
train_4619
A
[ "m : thank you so much ! i will cover for you next time if you have to leave the office early .", "m : thank you so much ! you have returned me the favor and we do n't owe each other now .", "m : sorry , boss ! i wo n't leave work again .", "m : it is ok. i will explain to me colleagues later and thank you again for coming ." ]
m : barbara , could you cover for me for a few hours ? f : i guess so , sam . i could tell the boss you 've gone to buy some office supplies if she asks .
train_462
A
[ "m : alright , i quite understand . you have no time to prepare the speech . but you should try your best .", "m : why did you put off the meeting ? you have prepared so much for the speech .", "m : you had a date and you could prepare with the meeting date fixed so soon ? good !", "m : you did n't have time to prepare the speech ? alright . the meeting date is n't fixed ." ]
m : you should have prepared your speech for the meeting , susan . f : yes , i know , but how could i prepare with the meeting date fixed so soon ?
train_4620
C
[ "f : you will . my husband needs two more players in his baseball team .", "f : cool . i will tell my husband that you want to learn tennis .", "f : i 'm glad that you are interested in baseball .", "f : that 's a good choice . my son says their team is finding a baseball player ." ]
f : have you played baseball before ? my husband says their team needs one more player . m : not really . but i like ball games . so i believe it will be fun to learn baseball .
train_4621
C
[ "f : so the albums are not your favorite , your favorite is the book , right ?", "f : why do n't you like the album ?", "f : then let 's talk more about the album .", "f : but it seems you do n't love the song in workbook ." ]
f : henry , it seems you really love the songs in workbook . m : yes , all the albums are ( ? ) , none has happy more about mood , story , lyric ability , and the sweat . it was my favorite and remains my favorite .
train_4622
A
[ "m : that means i have to wait for 15 minutes .", "m : the bus run every 10 minutes . i 'll only have to wait 5 minutes .", "m : i 've been stuck in a taxi for 15 minutes and it will take me another 15 minutes to get to the seaside .", "m : oh , i 've been waiting 20 minutes for the bus to downtown ." ]
m : the bus to the seaside left 5 minutes ago . how often does it come ? f : every 20 minutes .
train_4623
C
[ "m : yes , you 'd better go to see mr. smith now .", "m : yes , you 'd better check the letter now .", "m : yes , you 'd better type the letter again now .", "m : yes , you 'd better type the letter again now , otherwise miss li would be angry with you ." ]
m : i think you 'd better type this letter again before mister smith sees it . f : oh dear , is it as bad as that .
train_4624
C
[ "m : really ? you two can enjoy some alone time in seattle .", "m : really ? i really envy you three . anyway , enjoy your trip to seattle .", "m : i 'm so happy for you ! is it the first time you five go to new york together ?", "m : that 's great ! you five enjoy your trip to seattle !" ]
f : i 'm so excited . m : any good news ? f : jimmy and i got the chance to visit new york with another 3 people for free .
train_4625
A
[ "m : ok. the meeting will be held in room 302 at 2:00 pm . i will arrive on time .", "m : ok. the meeting will be held in room 303 at 2:00 pm . i will arrive on time .", "m : ok. the meeting will be held in room 303 at 3:00 pm . i will arrive on time .", "m : ok. the party will be held in room 303 at 3:00 pm . i will arrive on time ." ]
m : is the meeting held in room 302 or 303 ? f : it should be 302 , but i hear that it has been put off till tomorrow . m : really ? is it at 3:00 in the afternoon . f : no , it will be at 2:00 .
train_4626
B
[ "f : i need an x-ray at hospital for i 'm badly injured .", "f : please , let me help you . i can see that you are heavily injured .", "f : i 'm on my way to the hospital to visit you , who just had an x-ray .", "f : i 'm not surprised that you let me help you since you are injured ." ]
m : ouch , it really hurts terribly here , because i fell over heavily just now . f : i think you need an x-ray , shall i help you get to the hospital ? m : no , thanks .
train_4627
A
[ "f : why do you want to watch the football match ?", "f : you are so eager to watch the football match this afternoon .", "f : why are you going to see a doctor this morning ?", "f : you need to call the head teacher ? what 's wrong ?" ]
f : tom , are n't you going to school this morning ? m : i called my head teacher and said i did n't feel well this morning . f : then i 'll take you to the hospital . m : i will feel quite well after the football match this morning , mom .
train_4628
B
[ "f : why your country is cold ?", "f : oh , your country is raining all the time .", "f : why your country is hot ?", "f : my country is raining all the time , but your country never rains ." ]
f : i 've been wondering what sort of clothes we 're going to need for our visit . what 's the weather like in your country in may ? m : it 's not very pleasant , and generally there are more rainy days in may than in any other month , but at least it is n't cold there , then .
train_4629
A
[ "m : ties from the shop downstairs ? that sounds wonderful ! my dad will love that !", "m : i do n't think so . i should go to the office supplies store now .", "m : i do n't know . maybe some tea would be better .", "m : i do n't know . maybe my father and i should go shopping trips together for a couple of times to see what he likes ." ]
m : barbara , could you cover for me for a few hours ? f : i guess so , sam . i could tell the boss you 've gone to buy some office supplies if she asks . m : thanks , i owe you one . f : hey , not so fast , mister . i need to know where you 're going . why do you need to be gone for that long ? m : i forgot to get my dad something for father 's day . f : oh , man ! you forgot your own dad 's birthday ? m : no , it 's not his birthday . it 's father 's day ! f : since you 're going , would you mind picking up something for my dad too ? m : oh , well , i guess i do n't really know your dad though . do i ? f : could n't you just buy a couple of ties in the shop downstairs ? that would be easy enough , and that way you could come back before mrs greenway checks on us .
train_463
A
[ "f : do you mean that we do n't have to arrive for the brown 's lunch on time ?", "f : since in france , nobody is late , why do you mean we do n't have to arrive for the brown 's lunch on time ?", "f : so , you mean it 's impolite to be late for the brown 's lunch , do n't you ? but in france , nobody is late .", "f : although you mean we do n't have to have manners in france , nobody is late in france ." ]
f : the browns lunch is for 1:00 o'clock , we 'd better leave right away or will arrive late . they 'll think we have bad manners . m : it is in bad manners to be late ? in france , everybody is late .
train_4630
B
[ "m : so , you will go home by bus .", "m : then , you 'll take your father 's car home .", "m : you can take my car home .", "m : i 'll take your father 's car home . so , you go by bus ." ]
f : oh no , i missed the bus home . it 's already half past 10 now . i do n't think there will be another bus to come . m : do n't worry , i can take you home . f : thanks , but we go in different directions . i 'll just call my dad to pick me up .
train_4631
C
[ "m : madam , the change is only $ 0.50 as the suitcase is free of charge .", "m : thank you , but $ 0.75 is not the change as the meter is $ 4.00 .", "m : thank you madam , actually we do n't have $ 0.75 for changes either .", "m : $ 3.25 is too much , i will return it to you ." ]
m : that is $ 3.25 on the meter , and a dollar extra for the suitcase . f : ok , here is $ 5 keep the change .
train_4632
B
[ "m : so you are going to your brother 's office now ?", "m : let me drive you to the market .", "m : so you are going back home now ?", "m : let me drive you to the market and make lunch for your brother ." ]
m : can you stay for supper ? f : i 'd like to , but i have to buy some meat and vegetables before my brother comes home from his office .
train_4633
D
[ "f : so , it 's 8:20 now .", "f : ok. it 's 8:15 now .", "f : you mean it 's five minutes after 8:25 ?", "f : oh , it 's 8:25 now ." ]
f : what 's the time by your watch ? m : 8:20 , but it 's 5 minutes slow .
train_4634
B
[ "m : so you decided to buy two chickens online instead of going to the supermarket ?", "m : icbc is the nearest bank , so you can go there .", "m : how could you withdraw money without going to bank ?", "m : you mean you will dine outside first ?" ]
f : i 'm going to the supermarket to buy some food . m : you 'd better decide what you need to buy before you leave home . f : let me make a shopping list . 2 chickens , some cabbages . m : have you got enough money ? f : i 'll stop at the bank on my way to the supermarket .
train_4635
B
[ "f : we planned to meet here at 2:00 and jane was early .", "f : we planned to meet here at 2:00 .", "f : we planned to meet here at 2:15 .", "f : we planned to meet here at 2:30 ." ]
f : where is jane ? it 's 2:15 . m : yeah . we planned it to meet here at 2:00 o'clock . maybe she missed the train . f : i can wait for another 15 minutes , but then i have to leave . m : ok. let 's wait until 2:30 .
train_4636
A
[ "f : maybe . but i still think drinking water with ice is bad for you stomach .", "f : maybe . but i still do n't think drinking water with ice is bad for you stomach .", "f : maybe . but i still think having drinks at lunch is bad for you stomach .", "f : maybe . but i still think having cold dishes in the summer is bad for you stomach ." ]
m : i never drink water without ice . f : do n't you think that 's bad for your stomach ? m : but i have been doing it for the whole summer , especially at lunchtime , and there seems to be no problem .
train_4637
D
[ "f : it 's such a pity that jessica wo n't make it to the wedding party .", "f : yes , linda will host my birthday party tonight .", "f : really , i guess rose will arrive a bit early at my party then .", "f : oh , i did n't know that . it 's a pity that rose wo n't be able to attend the party ." ]
f : peter , i 'd like to invite you and your wife to my birthday party tomorrow evening . i 'm also going to invite rose , maggie , jessica and her husband . m : thank you very much linda , but i heard rose has gone to holland on a business trip .
train_4638
C
[ "f : i 'm afraid that we are unable to beat him during this game . do you have any idea ?", "f : just enjoy the play . wow , the player that one right there in the middle has both hands but only one leg .", "f : wow , i 'm so happy that we watch this match . it 's not usual to see a top player playing and his performance is brilliant .", "f : i do n't think it 's a good choice for us to watch this match . there 's no top player in the league as you said ." ]
f : hey , i 've just notice something . the player that one right there in the middle of the field has only one hand . m : it took you long enough to notice ? yeah , he 's one of the top players in the league .
train_4639
A
[ "m : yes , it is 2 p.m .", "m : yes , it is 2 p.m. oh no , we still have an hour left .", "m : yes , it is 6 p.m. we do n't have enough time to explore the city .", "m : it is 7 p.m. let 's begin our meeting ." ]
m : welcome ! how was your trip ? f : not too bad . m : you must be exhausted ! your hotel is near the station . f : will i have time to rest before our meeting today ? m : definitely . we are meeting at 7:00 pm , so will send a car for you around 6:00 pm . f : oh , great ! i 'll have 4 hours to explore the city . i am very excited to visit it . my friends are expecting me to post pictures on wechat .
train_464
B
[ "f : you will spend the weekend with only your parents in countryside . good !", "f : enjoy you weekend in the countryside . your grandparents must be happy to see you .", "f : why do you want to visit your parents in the countryside ?", "f : i 'm so happy that you will play chess with me . come to my home ." ]
f : will you play chess with me this weekend ? m : i would love to , but i 'm leaving for the countryside . f : what are you going to do ? m : i will visit my grandparents .
train_4640
A
[ "m : it 's a good idea to put the leather sofa in the dining room .", "m : since the leather sofa was too big for the bedroom , it is fine to put it in the living room .", "m : then the the leather sofa is in the bedroom because it is too small for the living room , right ?", "m : since the leather sofa was too big for the dining room , why did you put it in the dining room ?" ]
m : hi lisa , how 's the new flat ? f : it 's great . but we have n't finished moving all our furniture yet . the leather sofa was too big for the living room , so it 's in the dining room for now .
train_4641
A
[ "m : good for you ! how was your sightseeing ?", "m : i 'm not surprised that you read some books .", "m : glad to hear that you went to visit your teachers , how was it ?", "m : you should go sightseeing instead of staying at home ." ]
f : this winter holiday was especially long . what have you done mike ? m : nothing special , i visited our teachers at the high school and read a couple of books , which i had been longing for . how about yours ? f : you know , i like traveling , i made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself .
train_4642
A
[ "f : yes , it makes our trip more worth looking forward to .", "f : spring festival can eat all kinds of delicious food , except dumplings .", "f : grandma makes the best dumplings , but she wo n't come on this trip .", "f : well , you can not participate in this trip cuase your exam schedule is conflicting ." ]
m : are you comfortable ? it 's a long trip . so i 've brought snacks and pillows and books to read . f : i 'm fine , thanks . i 'm just so excited about this trip . i ca n't wait to see grandma again . m : i ca n't wait to eat dumplings spring festival does n't come often enough .
train_4643
A
[ "f : ok , this is your ticket for the train leaving in 20 minutes .", "f : how much money do you want to withdraw ?", "f : this is your ticket for trains leaving in 50 minutes .", "f : which station do you get off ?" ]
f : may i help you ? m : yes , when is the next train to london ? f : oh , let me check . it leaves in 20 minutes . m : one ticket please .
train_4644
B
[ "m : although it is too hot now , i like it because i am ill .", "m : yeah , it 's really cold now .", "m : although it 's cold , i am old enough on suah a day .", "m : it 's really cold now ." ]
f : ted i heard your are ill , why were you outdoors saturday in the wind ? m : you must have heard it wrong , it 's my brother , tim who has a fever . i workout while he does n't . you know ? f : i see , but do n't you think you were too little on such a day .
train_4645
B
[ "m : thank you . i am looking forward to meet workmates in all offices in our company .", "m : oh , great . so i will meet our workmates there .", "m : why you did n't invite our parents to the concert on saturday ?", "m : thank you , teacher . i am sure our classmates will attend the lecture on saturday ." ]
f : i hope you can come to the party on saturday . m : i did n't know i was invited . f : sure you are , everyone in our office is invited .
train_4646
C
[ "m : so the train will leave at 9:00 .", "m : so the train will leave at 10:00 .", "m : so the plane is leaving at 10:30 .", "m : so the train will leave at 10:30 ." ]
m : we do n't have to hurry , the plane is taking off in an hour and a half . f : but it 's already 9:00 o'clock and we should be there , one hour before departure time .
train_4647
B
[ "m : okay , i 'll continue watching tv and actually you can turn up the tv . i ca n't hear it .", "m : thanks ! maybe you can turn down the tv next time when you see me answering the phone .", "m : you should turn up the tv instead . i do n't want to answer the phone .", "m : thanks for repairing the tv and you should turn up the tv ." ]
m : would you mind turning down the tv ? f : pardon ? i ca n't hear you . m : would you mind turning down the tv ? i 'm answering the phone . f : not at all .
train_4648
D
[ "m : ok , please remind mary to put the novel on her table after she finishes reading it . i 'm gon na borrow it .", "m : ok , remind her to put the novel on jane 's table after she finishes reading it .", "m : ok , please remind her to return the novel on my desk after she finishes reading it .", "m : you should n't lend my dictionary to someone else without my permission ." ]
m : excuse me , jane . may i have my dictionary back ? f : sorry jack . marry is using it now .
train_4649
C
[ "f : i will do some important business in washington dc .", "f : i will visit some of my friends in washington dc .", "f : it 's her first time to travel in washington dc .", "f : it 's her first time to travel in new york ." ]
m : welcome ! how was your trip ? f : not too bad . m : you must be exhausted ! your hotel is near the station . f : will i have time to rest before our meeting today ? m : definitely . we are meeting at 7:00 pm , so will send a car for you around 6:00 pm . f : oh , great ! i 'll have 4 hours to explore the city . i am very excited to visit it . my friends are expecting me to post pictures on wechat . m : is this your first time in washington dc ? f : yes . m : well , that 's a shame ! i think you 'll have some free time tomorrow . you should definitely visit the smithsonian museum and the library of congress is a must , too .
train_465
C
[ "f : yeah , by taxi is a good choice .", "f : i 'm so glad that you did n't take the bus .", "f : by bus is a good choice , actually .", "f : i 'm so glad that you came here by car ." ]
f : how did you get here ? m : i came here by bus , there 's something wrong with my car .
train_4650
A
[ "f : you never go out during weekends .", "f : oh , have a nice holiday .", "f : you always go out at the weekends . join us and visit some friends .", "f : why do n't you like to stay at home at the weekends ?" ]
f : we 're visiting some friends at the weekend . what about you ? m : oh , i 'm just staying at home .
train_4651
A
[ "f : if the book is so interesting as you suggest , i would like to read it .", "f : it 's scientific ? then i 'll have a try .", "f : it 's only john 's first book . his later books are more interesting than this one .", "f : i 've heard about it . it 's popular ." ]
m : have you read john harrison 's latest book going round the world ? n f : no . how do you feel about it ? m : well , i laughed out loud all the way through , i want to read it again .
train_4652
B
[ "m : okay . we will buy the t-shirt which goes with that skirt .", "m : yes . we have more choices in other shops .", "m : why not try on the red skirt ? you said you want something to wear with this t-shirt , right ?", "m : let 's go to another shop . there are all yellow ." ]
f : what do you think of this t shirt ? i want something to wear with this skirt . m : have they got any others but in a different color ? i do n't think it goes with that skirt . f : no there all red , let 's look somewhere else .
train_4653
B
[ "m : the writing competition is tomorrow ? good luck !", "m : right , you can collect materials in the library .", "m : a paper of 2000 words ? then it seems you need to collect a lot of material .", "m : you can recite the composition in the library , it 's quiet there ." ]
m : it seems you are very busy today . f : yes , i want to take part in a writing competition next week . i need to write a composition of about 1000 words . but before writing , i need to search for a lot of material .
train_4654
C
[ "m : you are right . i should leave home and take a cab to the hospital now .", "m : you are right . please ask a sick leave for me . i should go to the hospital .", "m : thank you . i will come back at the clinic to get my blood results next day .", "m : i feel fine . i just did a physical examination and i will come back at the clinic to get the results next day ." ]
m : i got tired easily recently , this morning i felt too sick to even get out of bed . f : i think you 'd better take a blood test now , you can come to see the results next day .
train_4655
C
[ "f : i think you should buy a lightweight bag .", "f : yes , you should wear something lightweight since it 's getting colder this time of the year .", "f : yes , you should wear something lightweight since it 's getting warmer this time of the year .", "f : oh , the weather is really warm ." ]
f : what kind of dress are you looking for ? m : since it 's getting warmer this time of the year , i want something lightweight . what do you think would be the best ?
train_4656
C
[ "m : so , i saw mr.johnson in the hospital yeaterday because his wife was ill .", "m : really ? i saw mr.johnson in the hospital yeaterday because his wife had a bady ?", "m : really ? his daughter just had a baby and he was visiting her ?", "m : so , i saw mister johnson in the hospital today because his daughter had a car accident and he went to visit his daughter ." ]
m : i saw mister johnson in the hospital today . i wonder if his wife is ill . f : no , she is fine , his daughter just had a baby and he was visiting her .
train_4657
C
[ "f : you must never be late for work as you drive to work everyday .", "f : why do n't you go to work by train ? it 's cheap and fast .", "f : sometimes you may be late for work as you go to work by train , right ?", "f : why do you choose to go to work by bus ?" ]
m : the train is late again . i 'm never going to get to work on time . f : why do n't you take a bus ? m : because the bus gets me to work 45 minutes late .
train_4658
B
[ "m : shall we watch the tv show later today ?", "m : shall we play this game tomorrow , please ? i am really tired now .", "m : how about we continue to read this book tomorrow ?", "m : oh , no , i lost ! i got to play it again ." ]
m : let 's start again tomorrow . f : but the game was going so well , do n't quit now .
train_4659
B
[ "m : well , i 'm glad to hear that you get a good grade because you looked very pleased when you took the test .", "m : oh , i.m sorry to hear that , i thought you must get a good grade because you looked so relaxed in the test .", "m : it 's not surprising you got a good grade because looked so relaxed in the test , right ?", "m : alright , that 's okay for you to feel nervous in the test , luckily you got a good grade at last ." ]
m : how did you do on the test , jane ? you look very pleased with yourself when you left class . so i guess you must have done quite well . f : unfortunately that was mostly overconfidence , frank . i studied hard and i was very relaxed when i took the test . but i did n't get a very good grade .
train_466
C
[ "f : why do you suggest that i ignore this advertisement ? this advertisement says that computers are 50 % off !", "f : are you telling me to get more information before paying ? but this computer is said to have a 50 % discount !", "f : so you are saying that i should get more information first . alright , what you said makes sense . one can never be too careful .", "f : do you suggest that i order a computer right away ? but the advertisement shows the computers are only 10 % off ." ]
f : look at this ad , computers 70 % off . i 'm going to order one . m : sounds too good to be true . if i were you i 'd get more information before giving them any money .
train_4660
D
[ "m : i am a fan of fish , to be honest , jenny .", "m : mom , you are right . dogs are our best companions .", "m : teacher , look at this lovely rabbit !", "m : but i like dogs best !" ]
m : mom , i love dogs , they are so cute and smart , can i have one ? f : well , do n't you think they are a little noisy and dirty ? how about a rabbit or some fish ?
train_4661
A
[ "f : i agree with you that the smell of the newly painted wall irritated my nose .", "f : the old bookcase is all ash and not strong . let 's buy a new one .", "f : the newly painted wall is blocked by these old bookcases .", "f : the old paintings on the walls are no longer legible ; the painted walls look more attractive ." ]
m : i think i preferred things as they were , where are those old book cases ? f : they were moved out , do n't you like the newly painted wall ? m : no , i thought the old paintings on the wall were good .
train_4662
D
[ "m : cool . help yourself as your own home . do n't take it easy until my temperature goes back to normal .", "m : thank you teacher . when can i go back to study ?", "m : i will listen to your advice , and take care myself until my temperature goes back to unnormal .", "m : okay . i am glad being your patient . i will go back to work until my temperature goes back to normal ." ]
m : when can i go back to work , doctor woods ? f : i suggest you take it easy until your temperature goes back to normal .
train_4663
D
[ "m : do you mean you 're going to a mountain in this dress you made tonight ?", "m : so you made your own dress because you 're going to a party tonight ?", "m : why did you make the dress yourself just to go to the shop tonight ?", "m : you 're going to a party tonight . no wonder you 're dressing like that ." ]
m : what a funny dress sally ? did you make it yourself ? f : no , i bought it in a shop . i 'm going to a party 's snow white tonight .
train_4664
A
[ "f : yes . so i will accept my new job in beijing .", "f : i do n't think so . although i have found a new job in beijing , i do n't think that i should go .", "f : yes . so i will attend college in beijing .", "f : yes . so i should turn that job offer in beijing town and go to see the world ." ]
f : i 've got a new job in beijing . m : really ? i lived in beijing 3 years ago when i studied in college . however , i did n't like living there . the rent was very high . f : really ? i 'm looking forward to going to beijing , as there are many job opportunities there . m : yes , you been living in here since you were born . you should go and see what the world is like outside this small town .
train_4665
C
[ "f : you had better take a taxi as you are hurry .", "f : and let me show you the right bus line to uptown .", "f : and let me show you the right bus line to downtown .", "f : it surprised me that you chose subway rather than bus ." ]
m : what 's the best way to downtown ? f : if you 're in a hurry , you should take a taxi , but it 's very expensive . m : i 'm in no particular hurry . f : well , taken airport bus then it will cost you only about 5 . m : that 's a good idea .
train_4666
B
[ "f : you are the best boss in the world .", "f : please remind me if the boss is back next time .", "f : hand in your homework quickly .", "f : thanks for calling me back to work ." ]
m : why did n't you tell me the boss was coming back today , julie ? f : i should n't have to , you should be on time every day , mark . m : i know , but i could have come early in gotten his desk ready .
train_4667
C
[ "m : i am still not sure about when i can take the field trip .", "m : i want to know about where the sign-up sheet is , so we can go to the field trip together .", "m : i am still not sure about where the sign-up sheet is .", "m : so do you know whether you will go on the field trip ?" ]
m : i have looked everywhere for the sign up sheet for next week 's field trip . have you seen it , matilda ? f : i saw it yesterday . but i 'm not sure where it is now , and i do n't know whether i 'll be able to join you .
train_4668
D
[ "m : yes . new movies are always better than the old ones .", "m : your experience is so fun and i want the same in the future .", "m : yes . i never doubt that new movies are always better than the old ones .", "m : you are right . the classic old movie is so interesting ." ]
f : i did n't think the movie would be so interesting but i was wrong . m : i had the same doubt at first , but once i started i simply could n't stop . f : i think classic movies are classic for a reason .
train_4669
A
[ "m : well , i 'm sorry that you thought it was a three-page test , that 's a shame .", "m : although you thought it was a three-page test , you still done well in the test , that 's great .", "m : that 's good for you to get a good grade in spite of thinking it was only four pages in the test .", "m : that 's okay , it was n't a five-page test as you thought , you still get a good grade ." ]
m : how did you do on the test , jane ? you look very pleased with yourself when you left class . so i guess you must have done quite well . f : unfortunately that was mostly overconfidence , frank . i studied hard and i was very relaxed when i took the test . but i did n't get a very good grade . m : oh , no ! what happened ? f : i turned the pages too quickly and i missed a page . i thought it was a three-page test . i did n't even see page 4 .
train_467
D
[ "f : why do you need an umbrella ? it will be fine tonight .", "f : it may rain tonight , but it is not necessary to take an umbrella .", "f : you do n't need an umbrella . it 's cloudy tonight .", "f : you 're welcome . since it 's likely to rain tonight , it 's always a good idea to take an umbrella ." ]
m : i need to be in my office in 15 minutes or i 'll be late for a meeting . f : ok , honey . oh wait , take an umbrella . the weather report says it will rain this evening . m : ok , thanks sweetheart .
train_4670
A
[ "m : ok , i 'll clean . mom .", "m : ok , i got it . jane , your mother called you .", "m : boss , i 've finished my work .", "m : dear colleagues , the boss calls you just now ." ]
f : what a mess ! m : i know i 've just been so busy . f : yes , but cleaning your room comes first .
train_4671
B
[ "f : you have booked a room in the blue ocean restaurant ? it is the one which is beside the blue sky restaurant , right ?", "f : the blue ocean restaurant is opposite the blue bay restaurant , right ?", "f : the blue ocean restaurant is opposite the blue sky restaurant , right ?", "f : you have booked a room in the blue ocean restaurant ? it is the one which is opposite the blue bay restaurant , right ?" ]
f : where are you going for your birthday tomorrow ? m : i have booked a room in the blue bay restaurant . f : you mean the blue sky restaurant ? m : no , that 's the blue bay , just across from the blue ocean restaurant .
train_4672
A
[ "f : i agree with you . i should make a good plan right now .", "f : thank you so much for dealing with all the problems , though they are easy to handle .", "f : unexpectedly , the problems are also too hard for you . you ca n't find a way to deal with them .", "f : i do n't need to make a good plan because the problems have been handled ." ]
f : the problems are too hard to handle , would you please give me some advice ? m : there are many ways to deal with them , but the most important is to have a careful plan .
train_4673
A
[ "m : yeah . the supermarket is closed on weekends at 10:00 pm . it also opens later than work days . pay attention before you come .", "m : i mean the supermarket opens at 8:00 to 21:00 on work days and it 's closed on weekends at 9:00 pm , too .", "m : yes , the supermarket where my mom works is closed at 21:00on work days but 22:00 on weekend .", "m : the supermarket where i work does not open on work days but it opens from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm on weekends ." ]
f : what are the business hours of the supermarket where you work ? m : 8:30 am to 9:00 pm on work days and 9:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekends . f : thanks .
train_4674
C
[ "m : you think that i should pay the extra money .", "m : you are right . i should drop the lessons .", "m : yes , i must continue learning .", "m : you mean i should n't keep learning ." ]
m : perhaps i am anything but a violinist . i just ca n't keep up with the violin teacher . i am thinking of dropping the lessons . f : stick with them . everything is difficult before they become easy , believe me hard , work pays off .
train_4675
A
[ "m : okay , i 'll go to the front desk and get a new room key .", "m : okay , thanks for your advice . i 'll search for my room key . maybe i left it under my doormat .", "m : thanks for finding my room key ! i 'll go to the front desk and get my lost room key back .", "m : okay , i 'll go to the front desk and get a new id card ." ]
f : what can i do for you , sir ? m : oh my god , it seems that i have lost my room key . f : take it easy , sir . you need to go to the front desk to get another one , remember to take your id card .
train_4676
C
[ "m : thank you , my dear sister .", "m : i broke a suitcase not drinking glass , can you fetch me a new one ?", "m : thanks , my dear friend .", "m : hurry up , or we will be late for the class ." ]
m : is your conference in prague ? could i ask you a favor ? f : sure , as long as it is n't about picking out dolls for all your relatives . m : no , i broke a drinking glass i bought , there so could you get me one ? f : ok .
train_4677
A
[ "f : you are right . the music is really good .", "f : really ? you like the jokes ?", "f : why do you like the acting ?", "f : why you do n't like the music at all ?" ]
f : i thought that movie was the funniest film i 've seen in ages . m : well , i did n't think that jokes were so good . and the acting was really bad , but the music was pretty cool .
train_4678
C
[ "f : i do n't like him . because he is an ambitious teacher .", "f : jack . you are very humorous .", "f : so she is very responsible .", "f : he is a very responsible teacher ." ]
f : hi , jack . i hear you have a new english teacher . what do you think of her ? m : well , she always makes her class lively . but if you are absent minded , here the better watch out .
train_4679
A
[ "m : sometime last week , maybe monday ? okay , i see . and your problem is your password is not recognized ?", "m : really ? sometimes last week , maybe tuesday ? so , your problem is your passport is out of date ?", "m : so , you can not get into the company email system and your problem is your password is not recognized ?", "m : so , it keeps telling you that your password is right and the problem is your past work is left unfinished ?" ]
f : i 'm having problems getting into the school email system . it keeps telling me that my password is wrong . m : hum when was the last time you checked your email ? f : beats me ! sometime last week , maybe monday .
train_468
C
[ "f : i think you should listen to rap music . why did n't you like it ?", "f : yes . listening to music is a great way to handle stress . but why did n't you like it .", "f : yes . listening to music is a great way to handle stress .", "f : yes . it is important to figure out what to read . for me , i did n't like reading novels ." ]
f : one i 'm reading my favorite novel , nothing worries me . how about you ? m : well , listening to rap music helps me deal with pressure .
train_4680
C
[ "m : so the tickets are 165 yuan , right ?", "m : ok , one adult ticket and one child ticket , 220 yuan in all .", "m : yes , one adult ticket and two children tickets . that 's 220 yuan . is that right ?", "m : so , i 'd like to buy two tickets . 135 yuan in all , right ?" ]
m : how much will it cost to my twin daughters and me to visit the gallery ? f : it 's 110 yuan for adults and a half price for children .
train_4681
A
[ "m : seems like you are doubtful for what i said .", "m : i understand that you played online games in the class .", "m : so you doubted if i played computer games in your class .", "m : you need to be appreciative that i play online games in class ." ]
f : you played online games in class . what 's your excuse this time ? m : well , i was searching for information on physics . f : oh yes ?
train_4682
D
[ "m : thank you for extending it to 5:30 p.m .", "m : ok , see you at 7:00 p.m .", "m : why did you fix the time at 5:00 ?", "m : ok then , i will make it on time . but since when have you been picking up your son at 7:00 ? i did n't know that at all ." ]
m : you fix the time at 4:45 , but shall i change it to 5:30 ? f : i 'm afraid it 's too late . i have to pick up my son at 7:00 o'clock . but i can manage to arrive at 5:00 o'clock .
train_4683
B
[ "f : where will you play football this noon ?", "f : since you have to stay at home at noon , i 'll bring you some lunch .", "f : tell me when you go to ride a bike this noon . i want to join you .", "f : you should have been careful when you drove the car . now you have to stay at home and ca n't hang out with us this noon ." ]
f : we 're going to play football at noon , join us ? m : sorry , i hurt my leg last week because i fell off my bike and the doctor said i have to stay in bed for 4 weeks .
train_4684
B
[ "f : i got a good deal .", "f : oh no . i paid too much .", "f : you paid too much .", "f : my hair look better than normal ." ]
f : hey , what do you think of my new haircut ? i went to this really fancy place in beverly hills , the owner is from paris and he works with movie stars like all the time . m : i 'll bet you could have gotten about as good a haircut from a normal place .
train_4685
B
[ "m : you will be out of town that day . what a bad luck , so you ca n't come to my birthday party on friday .", "m : you will go to my party . i 'm so happy .", "m : you will go to tom 's party but will not show up at my party . how terrible .", "m : why you wo n't come because it 's friday ? i am confused ." ]
m : do you think you can come to my birthday party on friday the thirteenth ? we 're renting an entire pizza place , there are video games there and we 're going to have cake and ice cream . f : even if it 's an unlucky day i would n't miss it for the world .
train_4686
A
[ "m : i know . i always lose my car keys .", "m : this is the first time i lose my car keys .", "m : i know . i should study harder on my lessons .", "m : i know . i should let you keep the car keys ." ]
m : oh , this is so annoying , where on earth did i put my car keys ? f : you never learn your lessons .
train_4687
D
[ "m : you only have two tickets , so pad wo n't go to the tennis game tonight .", "m : you have four tickets ! why wo n't pad go to the tennis game tonight ?", "m : since you have three tickets , why wo n't pad go to the tennis game tonight ?", "m : so you only have three tickets , right ? maybe i can give the opportunity to thomas ." ]
f : hi luke , pad and i are going to watch the tennis game this evening , do you want to come ? m : great . i know thomas really enjoys watching tennis . can he join us ? f : well , i 'm afraid i do n't have an extra ticket for him .
train_4688
A
[ "f : great ! let 's watch the film summer in paris tonight . the magazine says it 's worth watching .", "f : do you want to watch the film named summer in paris at 9:00 o'clock ?", "f : have you read the magazine summer in paris ? movie programs are usually on page 7 .", "f : that is the atv program named summer in paris , which starts in the morning ." ]
f : let 's look at the newspaper . movie programs are usually on page 5 . m : here it is . summer in paris starts at 8:00 o'clock in the evening .
train_4689