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[ "f : ok , thank you , how long does it take for me to recover from a cold ?", "f : just my nose was hurt by me ? i will not worry about it .", "f : but how could i have a bad cold ?", "f : fortunately , it 's just a cold . i 've been sick since monday ." ]
f : doctor , i 'm feeling really bad today . m : let me have a look . you seem to have a fever and a runny nose , and you 're coughing all the time . how long have you been like this ? f : since tuesday , about 3 days . m : then you 've got a cold , but it 's not very serious . here 's some medicine . you 'll feel better soon .
train_55
B
[ "m : let 's meet at the hotel at about 10 o'clock .", "m : then , let 's meet at the hotel at about 8 o'clock .", "m : let 's meet at the airport at about 8 o'clock .", "m : let 's meet at my office at about 8 o'clock ." ]
f : andrei , hello , it 's laura . i 'm at kuala lumpur airport . m : welcome to malaysia . i sent my driver to pick you up , is he there ? f : no , he is n't . m : i 'm sorry about that . there 's been a mix-up . f : you got my email about the change in the arrival time , did n't you ? m : yes , and i asked my workmate to tell my driver . but my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning . f : oh , no . m : when you did n't arrive , he came back . i told him to go out to the airport again . maybe he 's on his way now . f : ok , i 'll wait for him . m : right , shall we have dinner together this evening ? i 'll meet you at your hotel at about 8 o'clock if that 's ok . f : that sounds good . but i am rather tired after a long flight , so i want to have a sleep first .
train_550
A
[ "f : enjoy watching the football match tonight !", "f : you can study in the library tonight since you did n't do it last night .", "f : you can read the chapter 4 tonight since you have not read it before .", "f : i can watch the football match after i read the chapter 5 ." ]
m : hi , what 's the homework for the literature class ? i missed it today . f : we 're supposed to read chapter 4 . m : great . i have read it when i was studying in the library last night . f : wow , lucky you . you can watch the football match tonight . m : that is right .
train_5500
A
[ "f : then you must have a good time at the party .", "f : although we did n't have fun at the party , why do you say you do n't want to see your friends again ?", "f : so , you mean you had a good time at the party because you did n't see any old friends , right ?", "f : why did n't you enjoy the party at all ? just because you did n't see any old friends ?" ]
f : we had great fun at the party , did n't we ? m : yes , it was nice to have seen our old friends again .
train_5501
C
[ "f : you were born in england , but you had your advanced studied in america , right ?", "f : you were born in england . why did you have your advanced study in france ?", "f : oh , you had your advanced study in britain ? do you miss the life in london ?", "f : although you had your advanced study in britain , you were born in america , right ?" ]
f : so , henry , tell us something about your life . you live in paris , do n't you ? m : yes , i was born in france , but i studied in the usa . after that , i went on to have my advanced study in london .
train_5502
D
[ "m : do you need a ride home in case the oranges and apples are too heavy ?", "m : would it help if i come with you to fetch the vegetables and apples ?", "m : thank you for treating me with sweets and apples , i enjoyed them very much .", "m : i suggest you list sweets and apples on the list so that you wo n't forget it ." ]
m : do you have everything ready ? f : i 'm sorry . but i have to buy a pound of sweets and some apples .
train_5503
B
[ "m : it 's unanticipated to hear that you like rock music . i like it too , but i do n't like country music .", "m : it 's unanticipated to hear that you like rock music .", "m : i 'm glad to hear that you like classical music .", "m : i 'm glad to hear that you like country music ." ]
f : what kind of music do you like ? m : i enjoy nearly all kinds of music , especially country music and classical music . what about you ? f : i like rock music .
train_5504
C
[ "m : i agree with you . i already knew about the world cup . and i 'm crazy about it .", "m : fine . i just do n't care about the olympics . i 'm crazy about soccer .", "m : fine . i just do n't care .", "m : yeah , i 'm very happy that germany won the world cup . i 'm a big fan of soccer ." ]
f : did you hear the news ? germany won the world cup . m : it 's all the same to me . you know i do n't follow soccer . f : why not ? the world cup is even more popular than the olympics . the whole world watches it .
train_5505
C
[ "f : i still need to go to the ticket office because i have to know the details about the concert .", "f : alright , i am goiong to find some materials for my thesis on the travel website .", "f : okay , i 'll check some travel websites to book my tickets .", "f : i still want to call the travel agency because i need to talk with the manager on the details about the travel with my husband ." ]
m : what are you doing with that phone book ? f : i need to fly to atlanta for a couple of days . my boss told me to make the arrangements and he 'll pay me back . i 'm looking for a travel agent . m : honestly , travel websites all offer much more competitive prices
train_5506
A
[ "m : oops . i did n't mean to forget my wallet . it seems i ca n't buy anything today .", "m : can i borrow your phone ? i forgot to bring mine today .", "m : i ca n't go home today without the keys .", "m : i never remember to bring my wallet , but i never forget to bring my phone ." ]
m : the shirt looks good on me , right ? oh , i have n't got my wallet . you could n't lend me some money , could you ? f : first the keys , then phone , now wallet . you never remember anything .
train_5507
B
[ "f : 5 yuan to the park .", "f : three yuan to the fair .", "f : do n't worry , our police will send you home safely .", "f : i want to go to the shopping mall , how much is it ?" ]
f : stand back from the door please . let the passengers off . you ca n't get on until the other passengers get off . m : how much is the fair , please ?
train_5508
A
[ "m : ok. i will come to buy those books next time .", "m : can you keep your voice down ? engineering books are on the second shelf .", "m : ok. i will come to borrow those books next time .", "m : ok. i will come to buy medical books next time ." ]
m : excuse me , have you got any books on engineering ? i have looked for them everywhere . but i ca n't find any . f : i 'm not sure if we 've got any now . books that kind are on the shelf . well , i 'm afraid we 've sold out .
train_5509
B
[ "f : see you . i will go to meet you first , then i will have a sleep .", "f : i will have a sleep first and see you at the hotel . thanks for your understanding .", "f : i will go to meet you first , then i will have a good sleep . see you later .", "f : i will have dinner with the driver first . see you later ." ]
f : andrei , hello , it 's laura . i 'm at kuala lumpur airport . m : welcome to malaysia . i sent my driver to pick you up , is he there ? f : no , he is n't . m : i 'm sorry about that . there 's been a mix-up . f : you got my email about the change in the arrival time , did n't you ? m : yes , and i asked my workmate to tell my driver . but my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning . f : oh , no . m : when you did n't arrive , he came back . i told him to go out to the airport again . maybe he 's on his way now . f : ok , i 'll wait for him . m : right , shall we have dinner together this evening ? i 'll meet you at your hotel at about 8 o'clock if that 's ok . f : that sounds good . but i am rather tired after a long flight , so i want to have a sleep first . m : ok. see you later .
train_551
C
[ "f : why was the concert disappointing ? it was held by famous musicians .", "f : i am so sorry that the indoor concert has been cancelled .", "f : i am so sorry that the concert has been cancelled .", "f : so you are disappointed because the heavy rain made you have cold ?" ]
m : we are very disappointed . f : why ? m : we planned to go to an outdoor concert tonight . unfortunately , it began to rain heavily before we left and the concert has been canceled .
train_5510
A
[ "m : you 're right . working in a factory needs strong shoes .", "m : but wearing these shoes can make me look trendy especially when i work in a shoe store .", "m : you 're right . working in a factory does n't need strong shoes . i 'll buy these shoes .", "m : i 'll buy these shoes as i 'm a film star and work in a film company ." ]
m : i like these shoes , mom . film stars always wear shoes like these . f : but they are n't suitable for working in a factory . let 's try those shoes . they 're strong .
train_5511
C
[ "m : i 'm sorry mom . i forgot to do my homework .", "m : how was my homework , mrs. turner ?", "m : thank you mrs. turner .", "m : you are such a good classmate ." ]
m : mrs. turner , i did n't do my homework because i did n't understand it . f : sit down , ken . and i 'll explain it as soon as everyone is quiet .
train_5512
C
[ "m : how do you think of this film ?", "m : what do you want to buy ?", "m : yes , the lecture hall is in the library .", "m : yes , there is no lecture hall in this college ." ]
m : excuse me , can you help me ? i am looking for the lecture hall . f : actually , i 'm looking for the lecture hall , too . i think it 's in the library .
train_5513
A
[ "f : are you sure ? i sincerely advise you change your topic .", "f : why do you want to change your topic ? you need to have more confidence .", "f : i 'm sure you can finish your topic .", "f : you do n't need to learn more about the topic . you can write a whole article about this topic with your current knowledge ." ]
f : you 'd better change your topic . i think you may not really know much about this . m : no , i 'll try to finish it .
train_5514
D
[ "m : you can talk with me now .", "m : please go and have your lunch first . i 'll meet you later .", "m : i understand that you need to meet with patrick soon , but i really need to talk to you , darling .", "m : oh , you are going to meet with patrick . can i have just a few words after that ?" ]
m : excuse me , professor lee , are you available now ? i want to discuss my class project with you . f : sorry , i have an appointment with patrick in a few minutes . i suggest you come to see me during lunch time today .
train_5515
A
[ "m : yeah , as you said , my job interview was not great .", "m : yeah , it is very well , they were free at that moment , so they talked with me for a long time .", "m : yeah , it is hard to say , they would n't call be back even if something comes up .", "f : yeah , as you said , my job interview was not great because they would n't call be back even if something comes up ." ]
f : so , jake , how did your job interview go this morning ? do you have a good feeling about it ? m : it 's hard to say . they said they have nothing available at the moment , but would call me back if something comes up . f : well , that 's not a good sign .
train_5516
B
[ "f : yes , it is early april now .", "f : yes , it is late april now . my roses will be covering the garden .", "f : yes , it is late april now . my lilis will be covering the garden .", "f : yes , it is the beginning of may now . my roses will be covering the garden in few weeks ." ]
f : hey , bruce , it looks like your roses are coming out nicely . another week or so , they 'll be covering the garden . m : yeah , they should be ready right at the beginning of may .
train_5517
D
[ "f : so you mean that he went on a business trip as a representative of the school teachers and returned in two weeks ?", "f : where did she deliver the letter ? it took two days to get back ?", "f : yes , madam . how long has he been a manager ?", "f : ok , please ask him to deliver my letter to my home ." ]
m : hello , ems . f : hello , may i speak to john smith , please ? m : sorry , miss . but he 's out delivering the mail to a middle school . he should be back soon though .
train_5518
A
[ "m : all right . he just needs half an hour to get here , but he still do n't show up .", "m : but he said he needs an hour to come here , and he would start at 10:30 .", "m : yes . i thought he would reach here at 10 o'clock , because he just takes half an hour to reach here .", "m : no problem . it will be an hour and a half to arrive at here for nick , if he would start at 9 o'clock ." ]
f : it 's 11 o'clock now . i wonder if nick will come today . m : he was supposed to be here at 10:30. he said he would start at 10 o'clock . f : why not give him a call ?
train_5519
D
[ "f : you felt off your skateboard and you lost your money . that 's terrible !", "f : you felt off your skateboard and you were hit by a bus . have you hurt ?", "f : haha , you felt off your ice skates . that 's terrible but still funny ! haha !", "f : you felt off from your skateboard into a pool . that 's terrible . i am sorry to hear that !" ]
f : hi , david . how was your day ? m : do n't ask , it was terrible . f : you poor thing . what on earth happened ? m : well , at about 11 o'clock this morning , i was skateboarding in the park . f : oh , yes ? did you see tony there ? m : no . luckily , i did n't see anyone i know . f : what do you mean 'luckily ' ? m : to start with , i was n't looking where i was going and i fell off my skateboard . i landed in a pool . i was really dirty .
train_552
C
[ "f : girl , so you have to learn to use a new drawing program at the weekend ?", "f : so you 're going to help sandy learn to use a translation program on her phone this weekend , daughter ?", "f : all right , let 's go next time.have a good weekend .", "f : so you have to write a drawing program this week , daughter ?" ]
f : want to go hiking this weekend , bill ? m : ah , i 'd like to . but i promise sandy i will help him learn to use a new drawing program on my pc .
train_5520
C
[ "m : nora went traveling .", "m : nora was on holiday .", "m : nora started a company ? she is really excellent .", "m : you mean jane started a company ?" ]
m : i have n't seen nora for a long time . has she been away on a holiday ? f : guess what , she set up her own travel agency .
train_5521
B
[ "f : i 've grown taller since i took the picture in grade 3 in senior high school , but i 've also put on some weight .", "f : i believe so . at least compared with that picture i took in grade 3 in senior high school .", "f : better than i was in grade 2 in senior high school . that 's when i had the picture taken .", "f : i used to be short , so i did n't like photos . that one was taken in grade 2 in my junior high school ." ]
f : look at this picture when i was in grade 3 in my senior high school . m : wow , that 's amazing . looks like you 've lost some weight since then . f : actually , my weight is about the same . but i 've grown a couple of inches . m : so you look thinner now .
train_5522
B
[ "f : i 'd like to take this book home .", "f : i 'd like to take this magazine home .", "f : i 'd like to order fish soup , please !", "f : have you done your work yet ?" ]
f : i 'd like this magazine , but it has been out of date . do you have any other new copies ? m : sure , we have newly introduced magazines . but i 'll give you a 20 % discount for the old ones .
train_5523
B
[ "f : it turns out that you took it with a camera , no wonder the pictures are so clear .", "f : alright , that makes sense , cellphone 's camera usually ca n't take a clear photo .", "f : well , though you took the pictures by your cellphone , it is really clear .", "f : the pictuces are pretty clear , i do n't think my cellphone 's camera could take pictures like that ." ]
f : the pictures are not clear enough . did you take them with your cellphone ? m : yes , i forgot to bring my camera then .
train_5524
B
[ "f : tony did n't save a man in the forest fire . why do you admire his luck ?", "f : so you admire tony 's courage , do n't you ?", "f : how can you admire tony 's medal ? he did n't win the medal for saving people in the forest fire .", "f : although tony did n't save anyone in the forest fire , you still admire his courage , right ?" ]
f : tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire . m : i really admire him . he was so brave .
train_5525
B
[ "f : so you went to work by bus today because you got up early , right ?", "f : no wonder you went to work by taxi today .", "f : since you did n't get up late today , why did you take a taxi to work ?", "f : you walked to work today because you got up early , did n't you ?" ]
f : how do you usually go to work ? by bus or by underground ? m : neither , i usually walk to the company . but today i took a taxi here because i got up late .
train_5526
B
[ "f : it 's going to be rainy all day long .", "f : yeah , it 's really sunny today and the air is even fresher because of the rain last night .", "f : it has been sunny since yesterday .", "f : how cloudy it is . i 'm sure it 's going to rain later ." ]
f : beautiful day , is n't it ? we can go outing today . m : yeah , thanks to the shower last night .
train_5527
C
[ "f : fine . you know i must leave before 12 , because i need to finish my work plan at home .", "f : alright . i 'll hand in as soon as possible , because i must go to buy the things before 9 .", "f : ok , and then i 'll go to buy the things before 11 .", "f : ok. but i must leave before 11 no matter whether i could hand in my work plan or not , because i must go home on time ." ]
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_5528
C
[ "f : thanks . i want to go there to buy my lunch .", "f : thanks . i will mail a parcel at the large red building .", "f : thanks . i want to mail a parcel there .", "f : thanks . i 'm going to find a building ." ]
f : excuse me . where is the nearest post office ? i need to mail a package before my lunch break ends . m : if you make a left at the end of the block , it 's the large grey building .
train_5529
A
[ "m : i went home on foot . and everyone in the street looked at me .", "m : when i taxi home , the driver looked at me in a strange eye .", "m : when i got on the bus home , everyone looked at me .", "m : i waited for the water to dry up and then walked home ." ]
f : hi , david . how was your day ? m : do n't ask , it was terrible . f : you poor thing . what on earth happened ? m : well , at about 11 o'clock this morning , i was skateboarding in the park . f : oh , yes ? did you see tony there ? m : no . luckily , i did n't see anyone i know . f : what do you mean 'luckily ' ? m : to start with , i was n't looking where i was going and i fell off my skateboard . i landed in a pool . i was really dirty . f : oh , no . what did you do ? m : well , i was getting on the bus to come home , when the driver shouted at me . he did n't let me on the bus because i was wet and dirty . and i did n't have any money for a taxi . i walked all the way home . f : oh , dear ...
train_553
A
[ "f : sorry . i must have mistaken it for your dog .", "f : sorry . it must be another dog that lost , since you never lose yours .", "f : sorry . it must be another cat looks like yours .", "f : sorry . i must have mistaken the dog that bit me for yours ." ]
f : is that your dog ? he has been digging up my flowers and chasing my cat . m : it 's my dog , but you must be mistaken . we keep him in the house all the time , except when we walk him in the park . there must be another dog that looks like him .
train_5530
A
[ "f : thanks , i will definitely drink more water .", "f : i think i should take some medicine for the stomachache .", "f : do you think drinking more water will help my stomachache ?", "f : why do you think i should go on a diet ?" ]
m : what 's wrong with you ? f : i have a headache and lose my appetite . do i have to go on a diet ? m : not necessary . keep warm and drink more water .
train_5531
C
[ "f : nothing . i think you should go to the police and report about the theft .", "f : nothing . the hotel that i have been staying had a theft . it was so annoying .", "f : i do n't know yet . maybe i 'll go back and check later . what else should i do now ?", "f : i do n't know yet . the hotel that i have been staying had a theft . what should i do now ?" ]
m : can i help you , madam ? f : yes , i want to report a theft that happened to my house during our absence . m : i see . what is missing ?
train_5532
C
[ "f : although popular music sends you to sleep , i like it .", "f : although jazz music sends you to sleep , i like it very much .", "f : but i really like classical music .", "f : i did n't expect that you like classical music like me ." ]
m : what kind of music do you like ? f : i like classical music , do you ? m : not very much . classical music sends me to sleep .
train_5533
C
[ "m : although you have motivation to work out alone , i am very happy that we will go together on saturday .", "m : so we will eat brunch on saturday instead of going to the gym , right ?", "m : ok , then we will exercise at the gym on saturday .", "m : although you have motivation to work out alone , we will exercise together at the gym on saturday ." ]
m : hey , do you want to go to the gym with me on saturday ? f : sure . when i try to go by myself , i always end up at the cafe eating brunch instead . i have no motivation to work out alone , so i 'm glad you asked .
train_5534
B
[ "f : what is the exam schedule ?", "f : yes , it is a best way to relax .", "f : how about your study report ?", "f : since we have taken too mu time on chinese exam , i think we should have a good rest ." ]
m : and so tired ! i 've been up late studying for the math exam for the last 2 nights . f : i have , too . but i 'm so nervous that i ca n't fall asleep at night . m : maybe you can drink a glass of milk and take a bath before going to bed .
train_5535
D
[ "m : your parents call you two times a week . just like mine .", "m : you only call you once a month . i think you are expecting more .", "m : your parents call you two times a month . usually at what time ? i never call mine on weekends .", "m : so you would receive phone call from your parents twice a month ." ]
m : how often do you call your parents , janet ? i call mine every saturday and every sunday . f : i call my parents once a month , but they call me every 2 weeks .
train_5536
D
[ "f : ok. i will buy all these books .", "f : be quiet . the class is about to begin .", "f : fine . i will bring my book card and come back tomorrow .", "f : fine . i will put some of these books back ." ]
f : hi , i 'd like to check out these books . m : no problem , madam . but unfortunately , you wo n't be able to borrow all of this today . we have a 10-book limit .
train_5537
C
[ "m : i 'm afraid i did n't order water either , i asked for a cup of juice .", "m : the coffee you just served tastes great , i want another cup of it .", "m : thank you , just a cup of coffee , please .", "m : thank you , this juice tastes better than the coffee you just served ." ]
f : here you are , sir . m : oh , i think you 've made a mistake . what i ordered is a cup of coffee , not juice . f : sorry , sir . please have this glass of water and wait for a moment . i 'll get your drink soon .
train_5538
B
[ "f : yes , your hard work makes a beautiful garden .", "f : you mean the good weather makes a beautiful garden .", "f : why do you think the the good weather makes a terrible garden ?", "f : you mean your garden is my efforts ." ]
f : your garden looks great . you must have spent much time here . m : not really . the weather has been good this year .
train_5539
D
[ "m : your arms hurt , but neck is fine . perhaps you did too much exercise recently .", "m : alright . you sit all day and never take any break , of course your neck hurts .", "m : you do n't do computer work . maybe your sleeping gesture caused the backache .", "m : your neck hurts because you spend too much time in front of the computer ." ]
m : betty , what 's the matter ? f : well , at the end of the day at work , my neck really hurts . m : i see , do you do a lot of computer work ? f : well , yes . i spent all day at the computer , but i take regular breaks .
train_554
D
[ "f : why do you want to travel oxford ?", "f : you have been admitted to oxford ?", "f : oh , you have been working at oxford . congratulations .", "f : yes , it must have a lot of work opportunities there ." ]
f : what did you do in the summer holidays , henry ? m : oxford . as millions of tourists in the summer , so it was easy for me to find a job there .
train_5540
B
[ "m : come on , it 's normal that he fails in the exam .", "m : yes , because he never failed in the exam before .", "m : wow , he got the highest mark again without reviewing .", "m : he did worse than last time.he must be happy ." ]
m : what is the result of the exam ? i 'm sure john has got the highest mark , because he 's been studying hard this term . f : as a matter of fact , he did n't pass the exam this time . m : really ? i did not expect that . f : i did n't , either .
train_5541
C
[ "m : you are right . it would be sunny late this afternoon .", "m : it would be rainy early this afternoon and be sunny again late this afternoon .", "m : you are right . it would be rainy late this afternoon .", "m : really ? i am so surprised that it would be snowy late this afternoon ." ]
m : nice day ! i do n't think i have to wear the thick coat . f : no , it would be rainy late this afternoon . and tomorrow , it might even be snowy .
train_5542
A
[ "m : why are you going to prepare for your exam tonight ?", "m : you wo n't prepare the exam tonight . then , join us !", "m : i am happy that you will go to watch a movie tonight .", "m : i am happy that you will join us ." ]
m : some of our friends are going to watch a movie tonight . would you like to come ? f : enjoyment before the exam ? you must be mad .
train_5543
D
[ "f : thank you , now i can see him wearing that white hat sitting by the window .", "f : thanks , now i see him in that white shirt sitting by the window .", "f : thanks , now i see him in that brown shirt sitting by the door .", "f : ok , thank you . now i see him in that brown shirt ." ]
f : hi , can you tell me who pat rich is ? m : sure . pat is sitting near the window . f : that guy wearing a white hat ? m : no , that 's not pat . pat is wearing a brown shirt .
train_5544
D
[ "m : i am looking for vegetables , as an employee , how can you not know where it is ?", "m : oh , you are the employee whom i am looking for .", "m : i am looking for orange juice , as an employee , how can you not know where it is ?", "m : ok , thank you . i have looked everywhere for the orange juice ." ]
m : excuse me , mam . can you tell me where the orange juice is , please ? f : i do n't work here , but i think i saw an employee at the vegetable counter .
train_5545
A
[ "m : could you fetch me my pencils , please .", "m : thank you for putting my books in the bag .", "m : do n't worry . i do n't need pencils for the moment .", "m : i ca n't find my bag since this morning ." ]
f : i 'm busy , dear . what do you need this time ? m : i ca n't find my pencils . f : i put them in your bag this morning .
train_5546
D
[ "f : relax , i am sure that my dad wo n't mind .", "f : take it easy , i am sure your uncle is on his way .", "f : so , we have to wait for your father for another 20 minutes ?", "f : you can call your father to wait us in a cafe ." ]
m : how much time do you need to get ready ? we 're running late . f : about 20 more minutes . m : well , try to get done with everything faster . i do n't want my dad to stand there waiting for us .
train_5547
A
[ "f : so we can get there at 11:45 .", "f : so we can get there at 11:35 .", "f : so it is impossible that we get there at 11:45 .", "f : so we can not get there at 12:00 ." ]
m : will it take long to get to the overseas chinese hotel ? f : about 30 minutes . what time is it by your watch now ? m : well , it 's a quarter past 11 .
train_5548
D
[ "f : since it 's cold today , i suggest going to the movies .", "f : because it 's cold today , i still suggest going to the bookstore .", "f : but i still suggest going to the shopping mall because it 's too cold today .", "f : but i still suggest going to the shopping mall ." ]
m : it must be over 100 degrees outside today . i ca n't take it anymore . we 've got to go somewhere that 's cooler . f : we could go to the shopping mall . m : no . let 's go to the movies instead .
train_5549
B
[ "f : i did n't take any break before . i 'll do it regularly from now on as you suggested .", "f : relax arms every half hour . ok , i remember it now . hope my neck get better soon .", "f : i 'll follow your advice to spend less time on computer games to release backache .", "f : oh , indeed , only my arms hurt . i will definitely relax my arms every 30 minutes ." ]
m : betty , what 's the matter ? f : well , at the end of the day at work , my neck really hurts . m : i see , do you do a lot of computer work ? f : well , yes . i spent all day at the computer , but i take regular breaks . m : ok. that 's good , but do you relax your arms ? f : sorry ? m : well , every half hour you should relax your arms to reduce the pressure on your neck .
train_555
D
[ "f : really ? i did n't know the meeting started at 8:15 at all .", "f : ok , let 's set off at 9:00 then and we will make it right on time .", "f : the meeting starts at 8:45 ? i did n't know that .", "f : we should n't arrive at 9:00 sharp , we should be there a few minutes early ." ]
f : hurry up ! or we will be late for the meeting . m : do n't worry . it 's 8:45. the meeting wo n't start until 9:00 .
train_5550
A
[ "f : why were you too busy to go shopping ? what did you do ?", "f : why do you like coke very much ?", "f : why do you only have a bottle of coke ? you feel hopeless .", "f : i was too busy to go shopping . but there are a lot to eat in the fridge ?" ]
f : i feel hungry , dario . do you have any food in your fridge ? m : i think there is only a bottle of coke in the fridge . f : you are hopeless . you ca n't survive on coke . m : i know . but work was so busy last week that i did n't have time to go to the supermarket .
train_5551
D
[ "f : since you do n't want to use mobike , we will go to the bookstore by taxi .", "f : since we will go to the bookstore by bike , why do n't you want to use mobike ?", "f : since you do n't want to use mobike , we will go to the bookstore by bus .", "f : ok , we will go to the bookstore by mobike , great ." ]
m : would you like to go with me to the new bookstore tomorrow morning ? f : i 'd love to . but only if we go there by bike , rather than by bus or by taxi . m : no problem . we can use mobike .
train_5552
A
[ "m : so you suggest me go to france , do n't you ?", "m : why do you suggest that i take only three months off ? i 'm going to head off to france for six months .", "m : so you suggest i give up this program because i 'm going to head off to france for six months , right ?", "m : why do you suggest me go to france ? nobody wants to go there ." ]
m : should i accept this exchange program and head off to france for 3 months ? f : are you serious ? everyone i know is lining up to go there . and you are actually considering not going .
train_5553
A
[ "f : i envy you for watching the play last night .", "f : do you mean the play you saw last night was boring ?", "f : i thought you went to watch the play last night , but i did n't expect you to go to shopping last night .", "f : you mean you stayed at home last night instead of watching that stupid play ?" ]
f : did you go to the theater last night ? m : yes , i did . f : what did you think of the play ? m : it was excellent .
train_5554
D
[ "m : how do you make lamb at home ?", "m : the lamb here is more delicious than you make at home .", "m : this is really a big supermarket .", "m : the lamb here is not as delicious as you make at home ." ]
f : so , what do you think of the lamb ? m : it 's pretty good , but i think the lamb you make at home is better . f : you sweet to say that . oh , can you get the waiter 's attention for me ?
train_5555
A
[ "m : how did you like your test drive of the new car ?", "m : how much did you pay for the new car ?", "m : we ca n't test drive a new car here . this is the repair shop .", "m : you must be very tired . this radio program was recorded for three hours" ]
m : welcome back , madam . how did you find the drive ? it 's a bit different from your own car , is n't it ? f : well , i certainly liked the radio control . i always think i 'm going to have an accident every time i change stations in my car .
train_5556
A
[ "f : you are so farsighted . we need to hire more people .", "f : we need to hire more people . we 're all out of stock right now .", "f : we can buy some advanced machines to improve production .", "f : could you tell me when to put the new orders ." ]
m : with all these new orders , we 're going to have to hire more production workers . f : are you sure , mr. heath ? we still have plenty of goods available . m : yes , but that wo n't last forever . and we just ca n't ask our workers to put it any more overtime .
train_5557
C
[ "m : thank you . i just need a one-dollar bill .", "m : thank you . i just need some coins and they will be one dollar in total .", "m : thank you . i just need some coins .", "m : thank you . i have enough money but i just need a parking place ." ]
m : do you have any change for one dollar ? f : what do you want it for ? m : i need to pay for the parking fee . f : i can just give you 4 quarters if that 'll help you .
train_5558
A
[ "f : i really miss the cool days but it still warm today .", "f : it 's another cool autumn mornings today .", "f : we 're glad that we do n't live in warm places that always warm .", "f : i specially miss somewhere that always hot ." ]
m : it 's going to be another warm day . f : of course , you know , i miss living somewhere that has four seasons . m : me , too . i specially miss those cool autumn mornings .
train_5559
A
[ "f : i think this job is create for you ! i 'd like to recommend it to you !", "f : here you are , have a look on this magazine , the job information in on it .", "f : thank you for coming to the job interview ! but you do n't know what 's the position ?", "f : ok , what kind of job you want me to advertise on the magazine ?" ]
f : hello , mike , it 's carrie in here . i 've just been reading a paper and i find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you . m : oh , what 's the job ?
train_556
C
[ "f : although i am not busy then , i want to cancel the meeting .", "f : although i am not busy then , i still want to change the time of the meeting .", "f : but i still want to change the time of the meeting .", "f : since i do n't have to attend the meeting , i want to skip the meeting ." ]
m : we will be having a meeting tomorrow at noon . f : oh , can we push the meeting forward a little bit ? i am busy then . m : i 'm sorry . the time has already been set , and you must attend .
train_5560
C
[ "f : it takes you 20 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m .", "f : it takes you 20 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m. and 35 minutes to drive home before 5 p.m .", "f : it takes you 35 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m .", "f : it takes you 15 minutes to drive home after 5 p.m ." ]
f : how long does it take you to drive home ? m : usually about 20 minutes when there is not much traffic . but if i ca n't leave before 5:00 pm , it takes me 15 minutes more .
train_5561
C
[ "f : since it 's not the holiday schedule , let 's take the subway to the cinema .", "f : great . since the no.75 bus is coming , let 's take the bus to the cinema .", "f : great , we can go to the cinema by bus .", "f : no bus is coming , let 's take a taxi to the cinema ." ]
f : i thought the bus leaves every 15 minutes . m : he 'd usually does , but this is the holiday schedule . we should have taken the subway . f : well , let 's take a taxi , or we 'll be late for the film . m : now , look ! bus number 77 is coming .
train_5562
C
[ "f : you can borrow lu xun 's book here .", "f : do you want to buy anything else ?", "f : how do i take these drugs ?", "f : will you come to the hospital tomorrow ?" ]
m : what seems to be the problem , mrs. garcia ? f : when i look at the newspapers , i can hardly read it . m : well , you might need a new medicine . let me examine your eyes .
train_5563
D
[ "m : what tv series did you watch ?", "m : after climbing the mountain , you stayed at home for the whole weekend . why do you look so exhausted ?", "m : car driving and mountain climbing . you had such a fantastic weekend .", "m : you went for a drive at the weekend ! that sounds cool ." ]
m : did you have a good time climbing the mountain at the weekend ? f : well , i did n't climb the mountain . my friend has just bought a new sports car , so we went out in that . it was just like the one in the advertisement on tv .
train_5564
B
[ "m : the movie will begin at 2:30 p.m , we need to move on .", "m : ok , it 's 2:30 p.m now , let 's hurry up .", "m : it 's 3:00 p.m now , we are late for the first class .", "m : the first class will begin at 3:30 p.m , take your time ." ]
m : when is the first class ? f : it 's at 3:00 pm every monday and friday . so you 'd better get a move in . it starts in 30 minutes .
train_5565
C
[ "m : yes . winter is coming . it 's time to buy heavy coat .", "m : yes , billy and i are going camping in the mountains next weekend . will you join us , jimmy ?", "m : really , i want to go camping in the mountains with billy and jimmy .", "m : you mean jimmy went camping and then caught a cold . how terrible !" ]
f : i 'm so tired . i 've spent the entire afternoon looking for a heavy coat for jimmy . m : but it 's summer now . f : yes , i know . but he and billy are going camping in the mountains this weekend .
train_5566
D
[ "f : i need to go to the supermarket .", "f : i have to go to the kindergarten .", "f : turn right here and i can see the book store , right ?", "f : turn left here and the book store is just between the supermarket and the kindergarten , am i right ?" ]
f : could you tell me how i can get to the bookstore ? m : well , turn left here and it is just between the supermarket and the kindergarten .
train_5567
A
[ "f : i see what you mean . you 're afraid to touch the spider , are n't you ?", "f : you mean that while touching a spider is your favorite thing to do , you 're going try to touch it later ?", "f : you mean you did n't hear what i said ? i mean why would you touch the spider ?", "f : even though you have touched a spider before , you 're still afraid of touching the spider , right ?" ]
f : why do n't you try to touch the spider ? m : forget it . it 's the last thing i will do .
train_5568
B
[ "f : so , you spent a lot of time cleaning the garage .", "f : your baseball bat fell behind the toolbox . i am glad that you found it at last .", "f : you fell over from the toolbox when looking for your ski stick . how terrible !", "f : your ski stick fell behind the toolbox . it really took you too much time ." ]
f : george , what took you so long ? m : sorry , i was looking for my baseball bat . f : have you found it ? m : yeah , it fell behind the toolbox when i cleaned out the garage yesterday .
train_5569
A
[ "m : yes , i can speak german . i think the position might suit me .", "m : i knew it , they do want someone who have an mba . so i 'm not interested in this job position .", "m : yes , i do speak some french . but i never lived abroad . does it matter ?", "m : ok , they want someone who had foreign live experiences , and i did n't ." ]
f : hello , mike , it 's carrie in here . i 've just been reading a paper and i find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you . m : oh , what 's the job ? f : they want a marketing manager . is n't that the kind of thing you 're looking for ? m : yes . does it say what the job involves ? f : the main thing seems to be that you 'll be in charge of sales planning . m : well , what sort of people are they looking for ? i suppose they want me to have an nba . f : there 's nothing about that . but it does say that they 're looking for someone who can speak foreign languages . well , that 's ok for you , because you 've lived abroad and you can speak german , do n't you ?
train_557
D
[ "m : really ? you think that something there cost too much . you wo n't go to the bar because it 's too far away .", "m : so , you wo n't go to the bar because it 's expensive and we can have no great fun there .", "m : really ? you think that nothing there cost too much . you wo n't go to the bar because it 's no fun .", "m : so , you wo n't go to the bar because it 's expensive ." ]
m : nina , what about going to the bar with us tonight ? we can have some great fun there . f : do n't you think that everything there cost too much ?
train_5570
A
[ "m : yes , when i visited my parents last summer , i found lhasa very beautiful .", "m : yes , lhasa is beautiful , like these pictures i took last fall when i visited my parents .", "m : yes , lhasa is a good place . i went back to lhasa to visit my parents this autumn . these photos were taken this autumn .", "m : yes , lhasa is very nice . i saw my parents last summer , and these pictures were taken last fall ." ]
f : wow , these photos are amazing . are these yours , danny ? m : yes , those are from my vacation last summer . i went to lasa saw with my parents . f : oh yeah , i 've heard that lasa is a beautiful place . i hope to visit lasa of this autumn . i especially want to see the potala palace .
train_5571
B
[ "m : i guess you are right . i always forget things . like now , i ca n't remember where my report is .", "m : i guess you are right . i always forget things .", "m : i guess you are right . i should make more copies in case that i forget them .", "m : i guess you are right . i should n't get annoyed because there is nothing bad that happens to me ." ]
f : what 's the matter ian ? you look so worried . m : oh , this is so annoying . where on earth did i put my copies ? f : you never do remember where you put things , do you ?
train_5572
D
[ "m : yes . tim left xinhua hospital and went back home .", "m : yes . he was seriously injured yesterday and he was in the hospital now .", "m : yes . tim was taken to the emergency room yesterday and came home today .", "m : yes . tim was taken to the emergency room ." ]
m : have you heard about tim ? he had an accident today and was taken to the emergency room at xinhua hospital . f : really ? oh , i hope it 's not too serious .
train_5573
A
[ "m : you are right . so we have 30 in total . i think it is enough .", "m : all right . we just have 20 cups . what about 5 cups that are sent by your mom ?", "m : so we have 10 cups now . 2 of them are bought online .", "m : are you sure that 30 hats are enough for us ?" ]
m : how many cups do we need ? f : we have bought 10 online and my mom is just sent 20 over , so we have already got enough .
train_5574
B
[ "f : now we are in the street .", "f : this is really a big parking lot .", "f : now we are a car factory now .", "f : let 's go to the parking lot later ." ]
f : excuse me , where can i park my car ? m : well , ma'am , it 's all full here in section a. you can go to section b in park there .
train_5575
C
[ "m : maybe you can eat some pills to ease your headache .", "m : i 'm surprised that you can sleep well under such loud noise .", "m : i understand . noise can prevent people from good sleep .", "m : maybe you should see a doctor to get some pills for your stomachache ." ]
m : what 's the matter with you , mary ? you looked tired . f : i did n't sleep well last night . m : maybe a stomachache or headache ? f : neither , the noise almost drove me mad .
train_5576
A
[ "m : oh , your sit is right over a wing on this plane .", "m : you 're welcome . you can sit in my place if you like a window seat for this train journey .", "m : oh , your sit is far away from the window on this plane . you can sit in my place .", "m : you can sit in my place if you like a window seat in this restaurant . it is really nice ." ]
m : you can sit in my place if you like a window seat . f : oh , it 's very kind of you , but mine is right over a wing . i would be able to see anything . thanks anyway .
train_5577
B
[ "f : i do n't think so . it is not a good choice to stay at home on weekdays .", "f : ha ha ! i also like to stay at home on holidays .", "f : collecting coins during school time is a waste of time .", "f : i 'm so disappointed that you did n't even think about volunteering in the west ." ]
f : what do you plan to do on your vacation ? m : i 'm just going to be lazy at home . i will probably do some gardening , watch tv and work on my stamp collection . however , i once volunteered to protect our planet in the west .
train_5578
A
[ "f : here is your ticket to perth on may 27 .", "f : i 've booked your train ticket to perth on may 26 .", "f : ok , i 'll book you a flight on may 24 right now .", "f : here is your ticket to new york on may 27 ." ]
m : excuse me . i have a ticket to perth on may twenty fourth . can i change to another flight on twenty sixth ? f : oh , sorry . flight on that day is full . what about twenty seventh ? m : fine . i 'll take it .
train_5579
D
[ "m : lovely . thanks for completing the applications for me !", "m : so can we meet at room 2 to talk about your foreign life ?", "m : of course you can send it to me tomorrow . i got a week left .", "m : thank you ! that will be great if you send it now ." ]
f : hello , mike , it 's carrie in here . i 've just been reading a paper and i find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you . m : oh , what 's the job ? f : they want a marketing manager . is n't that the kind of thing you 're looking for ? m : yes . does it say what the job involves ? f : the main thing seems to be that you 'll be in charge of sales planning . m : well , what sort of people are they looking for ? i suppose they want me to have an nba . f : there 's nothing about that . but it does say that they 're looking for someone who can speak foreign languages . well , that 's ok for you , because you 've lived abroad and you can speak german , do n't you ? m : yes , and spanish , too . when do the applications have to be completed ? f : the third of july is the closing date . so you have exactly a month to complete . do you want me to email you the advert , so you can see it yourself ? m : yes , that 'll be great . f : ok , i 'll do that now .
train_558
C
[ "f : do you just want a red one which is $ 5.50 which is the same as the green one .", "f : please pay $ 11 in total for two red phones .", "f : no problem . it is $ 11 for two red ones which are the cheaper ones .", "f : okay . you can spend $ 13.6 for two green ones which are cheaper than red ones ." ]
m : how much are these bags ? f : the red ones sell for $ 5.50 each , and the green ones for $ 6.80 each . m : i 'll take two of the cheaper ones then .
train_5580
A
[ "f : so what do you think of the redecorated house we 're talking about ?", "f : since you like the newly painted wall , what do you think of the redecorated house we 're talking about ?", "f : since you like the newly painted wall , what do you think of the new library we 're talking about ?", "f : since you did n't think the old paintings on the wall were good , what do you think of the art exhibition we 're talking about ?" ]
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_5581
A
[ "f : oh , i know it . i 'm sure that you will like the blue bay restaurant .", "f : all right , i 'll meet you at the blue sky restaurant tomorrow .", "f : oh , i know it . do you like the blue sky restaurant ? because you booked a room in it yesterday .", "f : all right , i 'll meet you at the blue ocean restaurant tomorrow ." ]
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_5582
B
[ "m : thank you . i 'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass , although i did n't break the drinking glass i bought there .", "m : thank you . i 'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass .", "m : thank you . although i ask you to attend a conference in prague , your conference is in beijing , is n't it ?", "m : thank you , since your conference is in beijing , i want to ask you to pick out a doll for me ." ]
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_5583
A
[ "f : yeah , i know you are hesitant , but it is worth trying .", "f : i 'm so glad that you are proud of your application for a graduate degree in manchester .", "f : yeah , i know you are hesitant , since many people want to get involved in the university of manchester .", "f : i 'm glad that you 're confident about your application for the graduate program in the company ." ]
f : bob , you decided to apply for a graduate degree in cambridge , did n't you ? m : i want to . but i 'm worried that i 'll not be admitted to that school . you know the school is among the top 5 .
train_5584
C
[ "f : so my train will leave at three o'clock on time , right ?", "f : so despite the strong wind , my train will leave at ten o'clock on time , right ?", "f : so my train will leave at half past ten , right ?", "f : so despite the strong wind , my train will leave at 10:30 on time , right ?" ]
f : excuse me , i 'm waiting for the 10:00 o'clock train . is it leaving on time ? m : it is running 30 minutes late due to strong winds , which blew a tree onto the line at 3:00 o'clock this morning .
train_5585
C
[ "m : you mean we can drive to zhongshan road .", "m : you mean we can take a bus to zhongshan road .", "m : yes . we can just take the subway to zhongshan road .", "m : yes . we can just take the subway to xinhua road ." ]
m : shall we drive or take a bus to the zhongshan road ? f : forget it . it 's rush hour . we can take the subway .
train_5586
C
[ "m : i agree with you . studying french is useful and necessary .", "m : yes , studying spanish aboard is useful but expensive .", "m : i am not surprised that you have the idea that studying english aboard is useful but costs too much .", "m : why do you think studying english is useless and expensive ?" ]
m : maria , do you think it 's useful to study english abroad ? f : certainly , but it costs too much . in fact , if we do our best we can also become great english speakers in our country .
train_5587
B
[ "f : i 'm really happy that we finally got to hawaii for our honeymoon .", "f : it is the happiest wedding i 've ever been to .", "f : mary is the ugliest bride i have ever seen .", "f : i like this cinema very much ." ]
f : is n't mary a beautiful bride ? m : yes , she is indeed . john looks very happy too .
train_5588
C
[ "m : you are right . i should buy the suit .", "m : you are right . i should change my job .", "m : yes . the color of the suit is not suitable .", "m : yes . both the color and the style of the suit are not suitable ." ]
m : how do you like this suit for your new job ? f : well , the style is fine but you might need to reconsider the choice of color .
train_5589