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D
[ "m : definitely . i want to go to egypt and so does my wife .", "m : definitely . i want to go to egypt with my son , but my wife does n't .", "m : i guess . both my wife and son want to go to egypt next year .", "m : i guess . both my wife and son want to go to egypt ." ]
f : where are you going to spend your holiday this year , bob ? m : well , my wife 's been talking about egypt recently . she wants to go there and my son would like to go there , too . f : yes , it 's an interesting country to see .
train_1539
B
[ "f : wow , cool . so you are in toronto now .", "f : wow , cool . so your father is in toronto now .", "f : wow , cool . so your father is in sydney now .", "f : wow , cool . so you are in canberra now ." ]
m : hi daisy . f : hi tom . i hope you are getting on well at college . m : i am . i 've made lots of friends and i really enjoy my courses . f : great . me , too . so what do you like most about our college ? m : i especially like the swimming pool . f : yes , me too . the school gym and the playground are very good . oh , you did n't tell me what you are studying there . m : i 'm doing business studies . i hope to get a job in toronto after graduating since that 's where my parents live now .
train_154
D
[ "f : you will have a safe and happy journey if you go to britain by ship .", "f : you can have a better rest during the voyage if you go to egypt by train .", "f : you can save a lot and enjoy the ocean scenery if you go there by air .", "f : you will can save a lot and enjoy the ocean scenery if you go there by ship ." ]
f : where are you going to spend your holiday this year , bob ? m : well , my wife 's been talking about egypt recently . she wants to go there and my son would like to go there , too . f : yes , it 's an interesting country to see . m : but we ca n't make up our minds yet . you know , a round trip ticket to egypt costs a lot . f : but you could go by sea . m : you 're right . it 's cheaper , is n't it ? f : you may save at least half of the money . m : but do n't you think it would take a long time ? f : but you can rest and enjoy the ocean scenery . you 'll definitely enjoy yourselves , i 'm sure . m : do n't be so sure , we may not go anywhere !
train_1540
D
[ "m : i am not careless . i did n't lose anything when i was in egypt .", "m : why do you think that i am hesitant about going to britain ?", "m : sorry , i am being mean . whether you are going to egypt or not is your choice .", "m : why do you think that i am always hesitant ? i am not !" ]
f : where are you going to spend your holiday this year , bob ? m : well , my wife 's been talking about egypt recently . she wants to go there and my son would like to go there , too . f : yes , it 's an interesting country to see . m : but we ca n't make up our minds yet . you know , a round trip ticket to egypt costs a lot . f : but you could go by sea . m : you 're right . it 's cheaper , is n't it ? f : you may save at least half of the money . m : but do n't you think it would take a long time ? f : but you can rest and enjoy the ocean scenery . you 'll definitely enjoy yourselves , i 'm sure . m : do n't be so sure , we may not go anywhere ! f : you always hesitate at everything .
train_1541
C
[ "f : the paper is due tomorrow , so can i give it at your meeting room tomorrow morning ?", "f : i see . you mean i can bring my exam paper to you office tomorrow .", "f : ok. thank you so much and i will put it at your office this afternoon .", "f : i 'm so sorry that i do n't know your house address , mr.green ." ]
f : hello , mr.hudson . this is rose speaking . i 'm calling to see if i can give you my research report this afternoon . it 's due today . m : certainly . you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office .
train_1542
D
[ "f : fine . i can come to your office after you talk to your secretary this afternoon .", "f : i 'm free this afternoon , so i can come to your office before your meeting .", "f : well , what a coincidence . i also have a piano class this afternoon .", "f : ok , i will give it to your secretary and i wo n't interrupt your meeting ." ]
f : hello , mr.hudson . this is rose speaking . i 'm calling to see if i can give you my research report this afternoon . it 's due today . m : certainly . you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office . f : would it be alright for me to come by your office at 5:00 o'clock ? i could n't possibly arrive any earlier because i have a dance class and two language classes this afternoon . m : well , i 'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00 this afternoon . why not leave it with my secretary ? she stays until 5:30 .
train_1543
B
[ "f : great . since you moved here last month , you must have your first class last monday .", "f : his courses are great . you must learnt a lot of civil engineering in your first class last friday .", "f : yes . it is great that you registered for class last monday and had your first class last tuesday .", "f : it seems that you did n't registered for class but you had your first class last friday ." ]
f : excuse me , are you going to buy that textbook ? m : well , yeah , i need it for a class . but it 's awfully expensive . f : oh , we must be in the same class ! civil engineering ? m : yes , that 's the one ! f : were you there last friday for the first class ? m : yes . i only moved here last monday , and i registered for the class last tuesday . by the way , i thought professor qian really seemed to know his subject .
train_1544
D
[ "f : good idea . we can sit together in the marketing class from now on . that is so good .", "f : ok. we can share the cost of the textbook of marketing and use it together .", "f : although i do n't have his course , i suggest you thinking about prof. qian 's course more seriously .", "f : let 's share the cost of the textbook and use it together . we can save a lot of money ." ]
f : excuse me , are you going to buy that textbook ? m : well , yeah , i need it for a class . but it 's awfully expensive . f : oh , we must be in the same class ! civil engineering ? m : yes , that 's the one ! f : were you there last friday for the first class ? m : yes . i only moved here last monday , and i registered for the class last tuesday . by the way , i thought professor qian really seemed to know his subject . f : yes , his courses are always fantastic , except that he is very strict with his students . hey , i 've got an idea ! why do n't we share the cost and use the textbook together ? m : sounds great . then let 's sit together next class .
train_1545
D
[ "m : really ? you stayed in a town near toronto for 3 months and you visited your friend in canada ?", "m : really ? you 've just come to canada and you went sightseeing in canada ? okay , i see .", "m : so , you stayed in a town near london for 2 months and you did a research program in canada ?", "m : really ? you 've just come back from canada and you did a research program in canada ?" ]
f : hello , richard . nice to meet you . m : hi , barbara . have n't seen you for ages ! f : i 've just come back from canada . i was helping in a research program and i stayed in a town near toronto for 2 months .
train_1546
B
[ "m : ok , i see . you did n't enjoy your stay in canada and the research program will be finished in march .", "m : so , part of the research program has been finished and your friends took you to quite a few parties ?", "m : ok , i see . you really traveled a lot there and the research program was finished before christmas .", "m : so , although part of the research program has been finished , your friends did n't take you to quite a few parties ?" ]
f : hello , richard . nice to meet you . m : hi , barbara . have n't seen you for ages ! f : i 've just come back from canada . i was helping in a research program and i stayed in a town near toronto for 2 months . m : oh , how nice ! did your program go smoothly ? f : yes , and i 'm going back in march to continue . m : did you enjoy your stay in canada ? f : oh , yes . they were very nice people . i mean , the people i worked with , very friendly and very helpful . m : did you travel a lot there ? f : no , we were very busy trying to finish the first part before christmas . but my friends took me to quite a few parties and i never forget the big meal on thanksgiving day , and the fun we had on boxing day .
train_1547
A
[ "m : really ? the day following christmas day , so the boxing day falls on december 26 ?", "m : really ? you never forget the big meal on boxing day and the boxing day falls on december 25 ?", "m : really ? the day before christmas day ? so , the boxing day falls on december 24 ?", "m : really ? the day following thanksgiving day , so the boxing day falls on december 26 ?" ]
f : hello , richard . nice to meet you . m : hi , barbara . have n't seen you for ages ! f : i 've just come back from canada . i was helping in a research program and i stayed in a town near toronto for 2 months . m : oh , how nice ! did your program go smoothly ? f : yes , and i 'm going back in march to continue . m : did you enjoy your stay in canada ? f : oh , yes . they were very nice people . i mean , the people i worked with , very friendly and very helpful . m : did you travel a lot there ? f : no , we were very busy trying to finish the first part before christmas . but my friends took me to quite a few parties and i never forget the big meal on thanksgiving day , and the fun we had on boxing day . m : what day ? f : boxing day . the day following christmas day .
train_1548
A
[ "f : i 'm sorry to hear that . you should leave early to avoid the traffic jam .", "f : you should n't stay up late this morning . you must be late for class again today .", "f : did anyone get hurt in the accident you saw this morning ?", "f : lily told me that you were fined this morning for speeding ." ]
m : too much traffic today . i was late for work again !
train_1549
D
[ "m : great ! business is a good major for you to study . by the way , i 'm studying law .", "m : great ! math is a good major for you to study . by the way , i 'm studying business .", "m : great ! law is a good major for you to study . by the way , i 'm studying law , too .", "m : great ! law is a good major for you to study . by the way , i 'm studying business ." ]
m : hi daisy . f : hi tom . i hope you are getting on well at college . m : i am . i 've made lots of friends and i really enjoy my courses . f : great . me , too . so what do you like most about our college ? m : i especially like the swimming pool . f : yes , me too . the school gym and the playground are very good . oh , you did n't tell me what you are studying there . m : i 'm doing business studies . i hope to get a job in toronto after graduating since that 's where my parents live now . f : what about your friend zoe ? m : she is from sydney . her father runs a hotel business in canberra and she is doing a degree in math . what about you , daisy ? f : i 'm studying law .
train_155
A
[ "f : the government will push hard for clean energy , and i hope eventually it will surely reduce traffic congestion .", "f : the air pollution around me has improved a lot in recent years , because there are fewer and fewer cars on the road now .", "f : now there are few private cars on the road , the road is full of buses .", "f : this bus runs on new energy and is too slow . that 's why i 'm late ." ]
m : too much traffic today . i was late for work again ! f : i know what you mean . i was stuck for 20 minutes ! m : seems to be getting worse every day . f : more people are living in the city , more cars on the road . does n't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future . m : no good for the environment either . pollution is terrible . soon we wo n't be able to breathe the air . f : do n't be so gloomy . everyone 's talking about clean energy nowadays . m : true , that would be great . but it does n't solve the traffic problem .
train_1550
D
[ "m : yes , we should take the subway to work like you suggested .", "m : i think you are right , people should drive to work by themselves , it can save time and wo n't be late .", "m : i ca n't agree with you that private cars are the biggest cause of traffic jams .", "m : yes , i also think buses should be the first choice for people ." ]
m : too much traffic today . i was late for work again ! f : i know what you mean . i was stuck for 20 minutes ! m : seems to be getting worse every day . f : more people are living in the city , more cars on the road . does n't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future . m : no good for the environment either . pollution is terrible . soon we wo n't be able to breathe the air . f : do n't be so gloomy . everyone 's talking about clean energy nowadays . m : true , that would be great . but it does n't solve the traffic problem . f : that 's right . i think if more people took the bus , then there would be fewer cars on the road . m : the bus ? you ca n't fit anymore people on the bus . they are always crowded ! f : well , then we need more buses .
train_1551
B
[ "f : i know you think english is interesting , but next lesson is chinese , so you should take out the chinese textbook .", "f : my sister nancy finds english quite difficult too .", "f : i 'm glad that you think english is easy , but i find english is really hard , so it is the lesson i do n't like most .", "f : i agree with you that english is difficult , that 's why chinese is my favorite course ." ]
f : hello , lin fang ! m : oh ! hi , lucy ! f : what 's the next lesson , lin fang ? m : english . f : oh , good ! that 's my favorite subject . m : that 's because you always find it so easy . i find it very difficult so i do n't like it much .
train_1552
B
[ "m : so english is your second favorite class ? it 's mine too !", "m : me too , my second favorite class is the same as yours .", "m : well , your second favorite class is pe , that 's my favorite class !", "m : oh , math is your favorite class ? that ' my favorite class ." ]
f : hello , lin fang ! m : oh ! hi , lucy ! f : what 's the next lesson , lin fang ? m : english . f : oh , good ! that 's my favorite subject . m : that 's because you always find it so easy . i find it very difficult so i do n't like it much . f : nancy finds english quite difficult too . but she says it 's her favorite subject . m : yes , i know , and her second favorite subject is math . f : math is my worst . i do n't like it . i always get the answers wrong . m : so if english is your favorite subject , what 's your second favorite ? f : pe . what about you ?
train_1553
A
[ "m : yeah , nancy also told me before she did n't like science .", "m : well , i know that nancy does best in math , just like you did always .", "m : yeah , i know that nancy likes chinese , but i really do n't like it because it is too difficult .", "m : well , i know that nancy does n't like science , but i really like that class even more that chinese ." ]
f : hello , lin fang ! m : oh ! hi , lucy ! f : what 's the next lesson , lin fang ? m : english . f : oh , good ! that 's my favorite subject . m : that 's because you always find it so easy . i find it very difficult so i do n't like it much . f : nancy finds english quite difficult too . but she says it 's her favorite subject . m : yes , i know , and her second favorite subject is math . f : math is my worst . i do n't like it . i always get the answers wrong . m : so if english is your favorite subject , what 's your second favorite ? f : pe . what about you ? m : i 'm not sure . both chinese and science are my favorite subjects . i think i like chinese a little more than science . f : you are very different from nancy . she does n't like science at all .
train_1554
B
[ "m : i went to florida when you spent honeymoon in bali , and i also queued a lot like you .", "m : haha , i enjoyed sunshine in hawaii , but i did n't queue a lot like you suffered in florida .", "m : nowhere . you spent hours waiting for bus , no wonder you did n't have good time there .", "m : i did n't know you were busy finding hotels in honeymoon in bali . it 's low season there ." ]
m : well , how was your honeymoon ? f : it was fantastic ! we had such a good time . the only problem was that because it was their high season , we spent hours queuing . m : peak periods always involve hours of queuing . at least you got a nice tan though . f : yes , florida had great weather while we were there . you looked tanned too ! did you go somewhere ?
train_1555
D
[ "f : i did n't get tanned during honeymoon , but good to know you had a nice tan in florida .", "f : good to know that you were happy going to paris . i also had a good honeymoon there .", "f : hotels on bali costed you a lot , especially as you and your friends knew nobody there .", "f : it 's cool to stay on bali islands for free . you must have enjoyed the sunshine and beach ." ]
m : well , how was your honeymoon ? f : it was fantastic ! we had such a good time . the only problem was that because it was their high season , we spent hours queuing . m : peak periods always involve hours of queuing . at least you got a nice tan though . f : yes , florida had great weather while we were there . you looked tanned too ! did you go somewhere ? m : my friends and i just got back from bali . f : wow ! bali has some of the best beaches in the world , does n't it ? m : yes , we were lucky . my friends father owns a resort on one of the islands . so we were able to stay for free .
train_1556
B
[ "f : i ca n't believe that you did n't go diving and you did n't even try diving classes .", "f : despite everything you enjoyed in bali , i still think it 's a pity you did n't go diving .", "f : i am glad that you enjoy diving in florida , though you did n't play table tennis .", "f : oh , you were so busy learning diving that you did n't take photos in the ocean ." ]
m : well , how was your honeymoon ? f : it was fantastic ! we had such a good time . the only problem was that because it was their high season , we spent hours queuing . m : peak periods always involve hours of queuing . at least you got a nice tan though . f : yes , florida had great weather while we were there . you looked tanned too ! did you go somewhere ? m : my friends and i just got back from bali . f : wow ! bali has some of the best beaches in the world , does n't it ? m : yes , we were lucky . my friends father owns a resort on one of the islands . so we were able to stay for free . f : did you go diving while you were there ? m : i took a few diving classes before . but i did n't really like it . so i played table tennis instead . f : did you take any pictures in the ocean ? m : i 've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish . i 'll show them to you next time i see you .
train_1557
C
[ "m : today , as five years ago , running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $ 20 for 2 months .", "m : that means $ 35 will cost to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago .", "m : $ 40 can run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago , but it costs twice as much today .", "m : electricity is cheaper today . 5 years ago , running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $ 40 for 2 months ." ]
m : i ca n't stand this heat . i ca n't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam . i guess i 'll have to go to the library this afternoon . f : i do n't blame you . this dormitory does n't have air conditioning . i ca n't study , either . my roommate and i are thinking about moving out to the other dorm , or an apartment that has air conditioning . m : oh , i thought about moving to . but if i want to live in an apartment , i have to pay a lot of money for electricity . do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago ? on the other hand , electricity is a lot more expensive today . f : i did n't know that . how much do we have to pay for the electricity ? 5 years ago , it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $ 20 a month . today , the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $ 40 a month .
train_1558
C
[ "m : it is wise for us to study for the final exam in an expensive hotel . it is really quiet , right ?", "m : although there is no air conditioning in the college dormitory , we still can study for the final exam .", "m : our college dormitory is really not well-equipped , because it does n't have air conditioner .", "m : i agree with you . we are comfortable because we live in an apartment with an air conditioner now ." ]
m : i ca n't stand this heat . i ca n't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam . i guess i 'll have to go to the library this afternoon . f : i do n't blame you . this dormitory does n't have air conditioning . i ca n't study , either . my roommate and i are thinking about moving out to the other dorm , or an apartment that has air conditioning .
train_1559
D
[ "f : maybe . the flight leaves at 2:30. we do n't have much time .", "f : yes . the flight leaves at 3:30. we only have an hour left .", "f : yes . the flight leaves at 3:00. we only have ten minutes left . hurry up .", "f : yes . and we should be quickly because the flight will leave at 3:00 ." ]
f : where are the tickets , charlie ? i just ca n't find them . it 's already 2:30 on the flight leaves in half an hour . m : calm down , dear . let me think . wait . i remember i put them in the pocket of my blue jacket . is it in my suitcase now ?
train_156
A
[ "f : i 'd like to go to the library with you , too . we study together .", "f : it is a good idea to study in the library . the dormitory is cold .", "f : ok , you can study in the dormitory tomorrow . i will go out .", "f : i 'm afraid that it cost a lot to study in the comfortable apartment ." ]
m : i ca n't stand this heat . i ca n't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam . i guess i 'll have to go to the library this afternoon .
train_1560
D
[ "m : yeah , you look all right . do you want to share some happy things with me ?", "m : i 'm glad that you are in the best of health .", "m : i 'm so surprised that you are not feeling very well . because you never study .", "m : yeah , i can tell that you are not feeling very well ." ]
m : nancy , how are you feeling this morning ? you 're not looking very good . f : no . i 'm not in the best of health .
train_1561
B
[ "m : i can understand . maybe you should relax and not be afraid of the examination . besides , taking notes is easy for you .", "m : yeah , taking notes while listening is quite difficult . maybe you can ask others for help and try to focus on one thing at a time .", "m : i can understand . but the professor 's criticize in class can help you to improve . besides , taking notes is easy for you .", "m : yeah , taking notes while listening was quite difficult for you two years ago . but you 've improved and it is easy for you now ." ]
m : nancy , how are you feeling this morning ? you 're not looking very good . f : no . i 'm not in the best of health . m : it 's the same old story , is n't it ? overwork ! listen , nancy . you ca n't go on burning the candle at both ends ! f : you 're right , but i want to use every minute of my time studying my subjects . besides , i 'm under a lot of pressure in class . sometimes i ca n't follow the professor and very often i 'm not able to take notes while listening . i have to check notes with my friend , which is very time-consuming .
train_1562
A
[ "m : that 's horrible . you need to sleep more . 5 hours is not enough .", "m : that 's great . sleeping about six hours a day is enough .", "m : that 's great . five-hour sleep is enough .", "m : great ! sleeping about four hours a day is enough for students like you ." ]
m : nancy , how are you feeling this morning ? you 're not looking very good . f : no . i 'm not in the best of health . m : it 's the same old story , is n't it ? overwork ! listen , nancy . you ca n't go on burning the candle at both ends ! f : you 're right , but i want to use every minute of my time studying my subjects . besides , i 'm under a lot of pressure in class . sometimes i ca n't follow the professor and very often i 'm not able to take notes while listening . i have to check notes with my friend , which is very time-consuming . m : i can understand nancy . but if you go and working so hard , you could become ill and that would waste lots of time . do you sleep enough ? f : well , about 5 hours a day .
train_1563
B
[ "m : great ! i 'm so glad that we do n't need to have meals on the bus during the trip .", "m : great ! i 'm so excited to have meals on the bus during the trip .", "m : fast-food shops are good choices for having meals during the trip . i 'm so glad that we do n't need to have meals on the bus .", "m : i 'm so glad that we will have meals in hotels instead of on the bus ." ]
m : hello . i 'd like some information about the trip to kathmandu . f : yes , of course . how can i help you ? m : well , how do we travel ? f : it 's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping . m : and how many people in a group ? f : well , the bus sleeps 10. usually , there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers , and a girl to look after you . m : so , we sleep normally on the bus ? f : yes . the bus is fully equipped for cooking , and it 's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits .
train_1564
C
[ "m : sure . i 'm excited to follow your suggestion and take a bath on the bus with you if the weather permits .", "m : sure , i 'm so glad to bring suitable clothes and some other things to you , as you suggested .", "m : no problem . i 'll come to your office for more information .", "m : no problem . i 'll see you at my office for more information ." ]
m : hello . i 'd like some information about the trip to kathmandu . f : yes , of course . how can i help you ? m : well , how do we travel ? f : it 's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping . m : and how many people in a group ? f : well , the bus sleeps 10. usually , there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers , and a girl to look after you . m : so , we sleep normally on the bus ? f : yes . the bus is fully equipped for cooking , and it 's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits . m : uh ... we leave from london ? f : yes , and returned to london . m : is there anything special we need to bring ? f : oh , we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring . of course , space is limited . m : oh yes , i understand that . now , can you tell me about the time to book ? f : well , it depends . usually 6 or 8 months before your trip . could you come to our office and we can go over the details if you 're interested it ?
train_1565
D
[ "m : wait a minute . i remember that we leave from manchester , as you said , right ?", "m : wait a minute . i already booked the journey last week . could you give me a receipt ?", "m : wait a minute . the cost of the journey is 1,000 pounds , right ?", "m : wait a minute . i forgot to ask about the cost . so how much will the journey cost ?" ]
m : hello . i 'd like some information about the trip to kathmandu . f : yes , of course . how can i help you ? m : well , how do we travel ? f : it 's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping . m : and how many people in a group ? f : well , the bus sleeps 10. usually , there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers , and a girl to look after you . m : so , we sleep normally on the bus ? f : yes . the bus is fully equipped for cooking , and it 's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits . m : uh ... we leave from london ? f : yes , and returned to london . m : is there anything special we need to bring ? f : oh , we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring . of course , space is limited . m : oh yes , i understand that . now , can you tell me about the time to book ? f : well , it depends . usually 6 or 8 months before your trip . could you come to our office and we can go over the details if you 're interested it ? m : ok. i 'll come and see you next wednesday . f : yes , thanks for ringing .
train_1566
C
[ "m : yeah , of course you can join the maths course , my daughter .", "m : yeah , of course you can join the physics course , but since this is your first day as a secretary , you should help me send those domuments to mr. johnson first .", "m : alright , just join us , and if you have any questions , you can ask other students there or you can ask me .", "m : alright , just join us , you are welcomed to take our fitness course !" ]
m : my program is a course in automotive repair . we teach people from the age of 16 through to adults . we 're located on a high school campus . it 's vocational , which means that we train people in specific skills that they could use in a job . f : i like classes , because it 's more like the real world than when you 're sitting there reading a textbook , not knowing what you 're going to be using it for . m : today 's a work day . so when i go back into the shop , i have all my students working on a project . first , jack is going to get the air tools out and jack up a car . he 's going to take a tyre off that car with the air impact . every student is an individual that comes into my program . all of them think that they 're going to be able to fix their own cars . they all have it as a goal that they 're going to get out of the program . and then , as part of my introduction to the class , i 'll let them know some of the other things that they 'll all get , which include consumer understanding of how the car works . f : ok. i 'll register for this course today . can i join now ?
train_1567
A
[ "m : yeah , you 're right , my automotive repair course is really practical and you can learn a lot of things .", "m : that 's right , and i 'm sure my fitness course is really practical and you can learn a lot of things with me .", "m : right , i totally agree with you that the course is exciting and just as you said , it 's like the real world which is same to the feeling of sitting there reading a textbook .", "m : well , though my literature course is difficult , i think you would love it ." ]
m : my program is a course in automotive repair . we teach people from the age of 16 through to adults . we 're located on a high school campus . it 's vocational , which means that we train people in specific skills that they could use in a job . f : i like classes , because it 's more like the real world than when you 're sitting there reading a textbook , not knowing what you 're going to be using it for .
train_1568
A
[ "f : alright , so that 's why people want to join the program , they just want to fix their own cars .", "f : uh , i think people always want to keep themselves fit , that 's why they will join the fitness class .", "f : well , i understand why people want to teach the course , because people usually want more interaction in this literature course .", "f : alright , so that 's why people always want to build a garage in their house , they just want to fix their own cars ." ]
m : my program is a course in automotive repair . we teach people from the age of 16 through to adults . we 're located on a high school campus . it 's vocational , which means that we train people in specific skills that they could use in a job . f : i like classes , because it 's more like the real world than when you 're sitting there reading a textbook , not knowing what you 're going to be using it for . m : today 's a work day . so when i go back into the shop , i have all my students working on a project . first , jack is going to get the air tools out and jack up a car . he 's going to take a tyre off that car with the air impact . every student is an individual that comes into my program . all of them think that they 're going to be able to fix their own cars . they all have it as a goal that they 're going to get out of the program . and then , as part of my introduction to the class , i 'll let them know some of the other things that they 'll all get , which include consumer understanding of how the car works .
train_1569
D
[ "f : it 's already 4:30 but we still not get tickets .", "f : maybe . i ca n't find my suitcase .", "f : maybe . oh , i found the tickets in my green jacket .", "f : maybe . oh , dear . i found the tickets ." ]
f : where are the tickets , charlie ? i just ca n't find them . it 's already 2:30 on the flight leaves in half an hour . m : calm down , dear . let me think . wait . i remember i put them in the pocket of my blue jacket . is it in my suitcase now ? .
train_157
A
[ "m : so , you mean as i have years to figure that out and your advice for me is to be honest ?", "m : so , you mean as i have finished my personal statement , your advice is to study harder ?", "m : so , you mean i have months to figure that out and your advice for me is to be honest ?", "m : so , as i have known what to major in , your advice for me is to choose a career early ?" ]
f : what are you doing ? m : i 'm working on my college application . i just started writing my personal statement , but i 'm having a hard time . f : what does it have to be about ? m : it 's basically just an essay about why i want to go to college and what i hope to do there . it 's difficult to write , because i do n't know what to major in yet . i know i want to go to college . i just do n't have an idea of why i want to go . f : why not just tell the truth in your essay ? m : you mean i should write about the fact that i do n't know what to do with my life ? f : yeah . i mean , i doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college . you have years to figure that out .
train_1570
C
[ "f : really ? you guess you could not write about that and you might write your essay about what you want to major in ? okay , i see .", "f : yeah , as everyone knows what career they want to have when they first go to college , you can write your essay about your unknown future .", "f : yeah , as not anyone knows what career they want to have when they first go to college , you can write your essay about your unknown future .", "f : so , the essay has to be about why you want to go to this company , but you will write it about your high school experience ? okay , i see ." ]
f : what are you doing ? m : i 'm working on my college application . i just started writing my personal statement , but i 'm having a hard time . f : what does it have to be about ? m : it 's basically just an essay about why i want to go to college and what i hope to do there . it 's difficult to write , because i do n't know what to major in yet . i know i want to go to college . i just do n't have an idea of why i want to go . f : why not just tell the truth in your essay ? m : you mean i should write about the fact that i do n't know what to do with my life ? f : yeah . i mean , i doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college . you have years to figure that out . m : i guess i could write about that .
train_1571
C
[ "f : so , you need 4 recommendation letters and your drama teacher , mrs.watson , has given the recommendation letter to you ?", "f : so , now your math teacher , mrs.watson , has turned hers in but now you are waiting on your chinese teacher ?", "f : so , you asked your english teacher and your math teacher ? and your english teacher , mrs.watson has turned hers in ?", "f : so , you have not turned in your grades and your sat score ? and now your are waiting on your english teacher , mrs.watson ?" ]
f : what are you doing ? m : i 'm working on my college application . i just started writing my personal statement , but i 'm having a hard time . f : what does it have to be about ? m : it 's basically just an essay about why i want to go to college and what i hope to do there . it 's difficult to write , because i do n't know what to major in yet . i know i want to go to college . i just do n't have an idea of why i want to go . f : why not just tell the truth in your essay ? m : you mean i should write about the fact that i do n't know what to do with my life ? f : yeah . i mean , i doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college . you have years to figure that out . m : i guess i could write about that . f : what else do you need to do to finish your application ? m : i need 2 recommendation letters . i asked my english teacher and my math teacher . mrs. watson turned hers in , but i 'm waiting on my math teacher . i wanted to ask my drama teacher , mr. bennett , but i 've only had one class with him , so i decided not to . i already turned in my grades and my sat score .
train_1572
D
[ "f : replace all drivers with computers is impossible for google .", "f : i heard google want to research sleep patterns so the drivers can sleep while they are driving .", "f : so it will be cheaper if it can make trucking mor efficient .", "f : so it can make trucking more efficient ." ]
m : would you consider buying a self-driving car ? f : i do n't know . i guess i 'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision . m : it will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway . we might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon , though . google wants to change the commercial trucking industry . right now , there are over 3 million truck drivers in the us , so adding self-driving trucks would likely take away a lot of jobs . but many drivers might still be able to accompany their trucks and get a full night 's sleep in the process .
train_1573
D
[ "m : you mean human drivers react quicker than machines because they are more clever .", "m : many jobs might disappear with self-driving trucks because we human-beings can not drive anymore .", "m : many accidents involve regular trucks because google does n't research the self-driving .", "m : you mean many accidents involve regular trucks ." ]
m : would you consider buying a self-driving car ? f : i do n't know . i guess i 'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision . m : it will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway . we might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon , though . google wants to change the commercial trucking industry . right now , there are over 3 million truck drivers in the us , so adding self-driving trucks would likely take away a lot of jobs . but many drivers might still be able to accompany their trucks and get a full night 's sleep in the process . f : truck drivers cause a lot of accidents on the freeway , so i think i 'd like to see self-driving trucks . it would make me feel safer on the road .
train_1574
A
[ "f : are you serious ? i do n't understand why you feel scared by them .", "f : i know.i am a little scared too .", "f : i am not excited by their speed because i think they are not safe at all .", "f : i am not agree with you , i do n't think they are safer ." ]
m : would you consider buying a self-driving car ? f : i do n't know . i guess i 'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision . m : it will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway . we might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon , though . google wants to change the commercial trucking industry . right now , there are over 3 million truck drivers in the us , so adding self-driving trucks would likely take away a lot of jobs . but many drivers might still be able to accompany their trucks and get a full night 's sleep in the process . f : truck drivers cause a lot of accidents on the freeway , so i think i 'd like to see self-driving trucks . it would make me feel safer on the road . m : really ? i think it might make me feel less safe . a human driver is much more likely to react quickly to something unexpected .
train_1575
A
[ "m : the new products were created by under armor .", "m : the new products were created by the company health box .", "m : the old product was created by under armor , but the new ones were created by healthbox .", "m : the new products were created by the company ua record ." ]
m : have you heard of the ua healthbox ? f : no . what 's that ? m : it was created by the company under armor . it 's a new set of 3 smart devices : a wristband , a scale and a heart-rate monitor . they all record information about you when you exercise , which is then collected in the app ua record . f : i like that all of the information goes into one app , but it does n't sound very different from other products that are already out there .
train_1576
C
[ "m : why do you think they 're worth the money ?", "m : why you are not very impressed by them ? but i heared that you prefer the new products than old one ?", "m : you are not very impressed by them ?", "m : what is the new and different on your view ?" ]
m : have you heard of the ua healthbox ? f : no . what 's that ? m : it was created by the company under armor . it 's a new set of 3 smart devices : a wristband , a scale and a heart-rate monitor . they all record information about you when you exercise , which is then collected in the app ua record . f : i like that all of the information goes into one app , but it does n't sound very different from other products that are already out there . m : check this out , though . you can touch the screen of the wristband to signal that you 're starting or ending an activity . then the scale measures your body fat and weight , while the monitor tracks your heart rate . you wear the heart monitor on a band around your chest . the best part about it is that you can set goals and measure your progress . f : how much does it cost ? m : the whole set is around $ 400 . but you can just buy the wristband if you want , which is $ 180 . f : wow , that 's not exactly a bargain , is it ?
train_1577
D
[ "m : i like most about the products is that they can measure your body fat . about $ 400 .", "m : i like most about the products is that your heart rate can be tracked by the new product . about $ 400 .", "m : you can set goals and measure your progress.but what i like most is all of the information goes into one app , which is convenience . about $ 400 .", "m : i like most about the products is that you can set goals and measure your progress . about $ 400 ." ]
m : have you heard of the ua healthbox ? f : no . what 's that ? m : it was created by the company under armor . it 's a new set of 3 smart devices : a wristband , a scale and a heart-rate monitor . they all record information about you when you exercise , which is then collected in the app ua record . f : i like that all of the information goes into one app , but it does n't sound very different from other products that are already out there . m : check this out , though . you can touch the screen of the wristband to signal that you 're starting or ending an activity . then the scale measures your body fat and weight , while the monitor tracks your heart rate . you wear the heart monitor on a band around your chest . the best part about it is that you can set goals and measure your progress . f : how much does it cost ?
train_1578
B
[ "m : since you usually study for about an hour before you go to bed at night , why did n't you ever get a perfect score in math ?", "m : wow ! you usually study for about two hours before a rest at night !", "m : you usually study for about two hours before you go to bed at night . no wonder you can do this math problem .", "m : although you usually study for about three hours before you go to bed at night , you never got a perfect score in math , did you ?" ]
m : can you help me with this math problem ? f : actually , i do n't know how to do it , either . you should probably just ask the teacher . m : i thought you always got 100 % on all your math tests . f : i usually do , but sometimes i need help , too . m : how long do you usually study for a test ? f : about 2 hours the night before , and then an hour or so earlier in the week .
train_1579
B
[ "f : i agree . your geography professor should n't decide what job you should do in the future .", "f : yeah , but i also believe you should think about what job to do in the future no matter what . you are a grown-up .", "f : i agree . you should take some time thinking about which professor to follow for this year .", "f : i agree with you , you have a good possession of the ability of working with people ." ]
m : my history professor says i should think about a job in politics , but i do n't think i 'd make a good politician . f : why not ? m : you know me . i 'm not good at dealing with people and politicians have to work with people all the time .
train_158
D
[ "f : since you are going to take the exam next , let me teach you how to do this math problem . after all , i can do this math problem .", "f : why do you want to talk to the teacher ? i can do the math problem , too !", "f : since i can do this math problem , it is a wise decision for you to study with me next .", "f : it 's a good idea to talk to the teacher ." ]
m : can you help me with this math problem ? f : actually , i do n't know how to do it , either . you should probably just ask the teacher . m : i thought you always got 100 % on all your math tests . f : i usually do , but sometimes i need help , too . m : how long do you usually study for a test ? f : about 2 hours the night before , and then an hour or so earlier in the week . m : i need to study more . maybe we can study together . f : sure , i 'd be happy to help you . m : i 'm going to ask the teacher about this problem . i 'll let you know what he says .
train_1580
C
[ "m : ok. i will borrow carrots and lettuce from the neighbors .", "m : good . the lettuce and peppers are cheap , let us buy some .", "m : no problem . here are the carrots and peppers for you .", "m : sure . i will buy some carrots and peppers for the meal ." ]
f : tom , can you get the vegetables out of the fridge , please ? m : lettuce and carrots ? f : we need carrots , but not lettuce . and can you see the peppers ? m : yes . f : two of those as well . we 'll cut them into small pieces .
train_1581
A
[ "m : ok. i will turn the cooker on to 220 degrees .", "m : fine . 200 degrees is enough for baking cake .", "m : we can set the roaster at 190 degree to bake apples .", "m : sure . i will keep it at 220 degrees all the time ." ]
f : tom , can you get the vegetables out of the fridge , please ? m : lettuce and carrots ? f : we need carrots , but not lettuce . and can you see the peppers ? m : yes . f : two of those as well . we 'll cut them into small pieces . m : fine . shall i turn the cooker on ? f : yes , nice and hot , please . m : 190 degrees ? f : put it at 220 for now , and then we can change it to 200 later .
train_1582
D
[ "m : wow . the turkey will be ready within 15 minutes .", "m : great . we can enjoy the cake 40 minutes later .", "m : ok. i will only spend 25 minutes on cutting vegetables .", "m : wow , it only takes 40 minutes to cook the dish ." ]
f : tom , can you get the vegetables out of the fridge , please ? m : lettuce and carrots ? f : we need carrots , but not lettuce . and can you see the peppers ? m : yes . f : two of those as well . we 'll cut them into small pieces . m : fine . shall i turn the cooker on ? f : yes , nice and hot , please . m : 190 degrees ? f : put it at 220 for now , and then we can change it to 200 later . m : ok , the vegetables are ready ? f : good . we can roast them together with the fish . m : how long will it take ? f : will cook it hot for 15 minutes , and then 25 minutes at a lower temperature . so in 40 minutes , it 'll be ready .
train_1583
A
[ "f : that 's so kind of you for helping me do the washing-up .", "f : thank you for doing the washing-up after the dinner .", "f : you are so considerate to make a dessert for grandpa .", "f : it is ok for you to watch tv before the cake is done ." ]
f : tom , can you get the vegetables out of the fridge , please ? m : lettuce and carrots ? f : we need carrots , but not lettuce . and can you see the peppers ? m : yes . f : two of those as well . we 'll cut them into small pieces . m : fine . shall i turn the cooker on ? f : yes , nice and hot , please . m : 190 degrees ? f : put it at 220 for now , and then we can change it to 200 later . m : ok , the vegetables are ready ? f : good . we can roast them together with the fish . m : how long will it take ? f : will cook it hot for 15 minutes , and then 25 minutes at a lower temperature . so in 40 minutes , it 'll be ready . m : great . i 'm going to watch tv for a few minutes . f : actually , can you do this little bit of washing up ? i 'm going to make a dessert . m : ok .
train_1584
B
[ "m : ok. let 's see the show on tuesday afternoon .", "m : ok. let 's see the show on wednesday evening .", "m : i ca n't go on wednesday evening . how about tuesday afternoon ?", "m : ok. let 's see the show on saturday evening ." ]
f : queen 's theatre , can i help you ? m : yes . do you have 2 tickets for the show this saturday ? f : well , all the tickets have been sold out , but we still have a few for wednesday evening and tuesday afternoon . m : wednesday evening is ok. have you got 2 near the front ? f : let me see . just 2 tickets near the back .
train_1585
B
[ "f : sure . it will be $ 8 in total .", "f : sure . it will be $ 16 in total .", "f : sure . it will be $ 10 in total .", "f : sure . it will be $ 16 each ." ]
f : queen 's theatre , can i help you ? m : yes . do you have 2 tickets for the show this saturday ? f : well , all the tickets have been sold out , but we still have a few for wednesday evening and tuesday afternoon . m : wednesday evening is ok. have you got 2 near the front ? f : let me see . just 2 tickets near the back . m : how much are they ? f : they are $ 8 each . m : ok. i 'll take them .
train_1586
A
[ "f : yes . bergner 's is a famous store . i will go there first .", "f : not bergner 's , i will go to penny 's first .", "f : penny 's is a famous store . i will go there first .", "f : yes . lisa 's is a well-known store . i will go there first ." ]
f : darling , i 'm going to stop by bergner 's first . it 's got some quality stuff . who knows , some of their dresses might be on sale . m : bergner 's ?
train_1587
D
[ "f : thank you darling . i should have called helen at 4:45 , but it 's already 5:00 now .", "f : thank you darling . i was supposed to call helen at 3:45 , but it 's already 4:00 now .", "f : thank you darling . i should have called helen at 4:15 , but it 's already 4:45 now .", "f : thank you darling . i was supposed to call helen at 3:45 , but it 's already 4:45 now ." ]
f : darling , i 'm going to stop by bergner 's first . it 's got some quality stuff . who knows , some of their dresses might be on sale . m : bergner 's ? f : it 's a fairly well known store like penny 's . i need to get something for lisa 's birthday . she 's into name brands . any suggestions ? m : a gucci handbag or calvin klein t-shirt might be nice . oh , i have a 15 % discount card for penny 's . let 's go ahead and use it . here it is . f : it 's wonderful . we can save some money for our home . oh no , i was supposed to give helen a call in hour ago . it 's already 4:45. i left my phone with her . she must be still waiting for my call . m : use my phone , darling .
train_1588
C
[ "f : i can remember your phone number . it is 61199621 .", "f : i can remember your phone number . it is 61299621 .", "f : your phone number is 61299622 , right ?", "f : 61299622 is my phone number . yours is 61299621 ." ]
f : darling , i 'm going to stop by bergner 's first . it 's got some quality stuff . who knows , some of their dresses might be on sale . m : bergner 's ? f : it 's a fairly well known store like penny 's . i need to get something for lisa 's birthday . she 's into name brands . any suggestions ? m : a gucci handbag or calvin klein t-shirt might be nice . oh , i have a 15 % discount card for penny 's . let 's go ahead and use it . here it is . f : it 's wonderful . we can save some money for our home . oh no , i was supposed to give helen a call in hour ago . it 's already 4:45. i left my phone with her . she must be still waiting for my call . m : use my phone , darling . f : ok. is my telephone number 61199621 ? m : oh my god ! you still do n't remember it . it 's 61299621. only the last number is different from mine . mine is 2 .
train_1589
D
[ "f : i 'm not surprised that you want to become a history teacher , you have alway been interested in history .", "f : i 'm not surprised that you want to become a politician , you have alway been interested in politics .", "f : i agree , you have been playing music since childhood . i 'm sure you will have magnificent impact in art .", "f : i totally agree . you are born for art ." ]
m : my history professor says i should think about a job in politics , but i do n't think i 'd make a good politician . f : why not ? m : you know me . i 'm not good at dealing with people and politicians have to work with people all the time . f : that 's true . so what do you think you want to do ? m : i think i will be a good artist . i love painting pictures .
train_159
D
[ "f : i have already called helen . thanks for reminding me . i am so glad to have a friend like you .", "f : thank you darling for passing my phone .", "f : sorry , boss . i will give penny a call right now .", "f : thank you darling . you are always so nice to me ." ]
f : darling , i 'm going to stop by bergner 's first . it 's got some quality stuff . who knows , some of their dresses might be on sale . m : bergner 's ? f : it 's a fairly well known store like penny 's . i need to get something for lisa 's birthday . she 's into name brands . any suggestions ? m : a gucci handbag or calvin klein t-shirt might be nice . oh , i have a 15 % discount card for penny 's . let 's go ahead and use it . here it is . f : it 's wonderful . we can save some money for our home . oh no , i was supposed to give helen a call in hour ago . it 's already 4:45. i left my phone with her . she must be still waiting for my call . m : use my phone , darling .
train_1590
B
[ "m : you 'll catch the train . i will call you tomorrow morning , so you wo n't get up late .", "m : take it easy . it is normal for newcomers to be nervous before they go to school .", "m : although you are a newcomer to the school , you do n't look nervous at all .", "m : amy , i ca n't believe you are not ready for the coming exam . no wonder you are nervous ." ]
m : hi , tracy . you 're getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? f : oh , yes . but i 'm a bit nervous . i do n't know what will happen in class or how i 'll get along with my new classmates .
train_1591
A
[ "f : i see . i will hand in homework on time . thank you so much .", "f : only five minutes to hand in homework ? time is too short .", "f : i like doing morning exercise before first class , which is good for our health .", "f : oh , i do n't want to go the teacher 's office at 8 o'clock every morning ." ]
m : hi , tracy . you 're getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? f : oh , yes . but i 'm a bit nervous . i do n't know what will happen in class or how i 'll get along with my new classmates . m : i can understand . just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends very soon . f : thank you . i 'll try my best to get used to my new school life as soon as possible . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? m : at 8 o'clock . but before that , we have 10 minutes to hand in homework . and then 20 minutes for morning reading .
train_1592
B
[ "f : that 's great ! i will ask the teacher for some food during the 20-minute break after the third class .", "f : it 's a good idea to eat something during the break . i often feel hungry before lunchtime .", "f : i ca n't believe that we are able to have something to eat in class . wo n't the teacher be angry ?", "f : i think it 's enough for us to eat something during the 20-minute break . that 's wonderful ." ]
m : hi , tracy . you 're getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? f : oh , yes . but i 'm a bit nervous . i do n't know what will happen in class or how i 'll get along with my new classmates . m : i can understand . just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends very soon . f : thank you . i 'll try my best to get used to my new school life as soon as possible . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? m : at 8 o'clock . but before that , we have 10 minutes to hand in homework . and then 20 minutes for morning reading . f : so we must get to school before 7:30 , right ? m : right . f : and how long does each class last ? m : 45 minutes with a 10 minute break . f : well . i hear that lunch time is nearly 12 o'clock and i think i 'll be starving by then . m : do n't worry . there 's a 30 minute break after the second class . so we can buy something to eat or you may take some cookies and fruits to school .
train_1593
D
[ "m : really ? you mean i would not have to pay for an extra day ? okay , i will rent the bike between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm .", "m : really ? you mean there is no deposit to pay ? that 's great ! and i will rent the bike between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm .", "m : so , when i bring the bike back , you 'll give me back the $ 70 ? okay , i will rent the bike between 9:00 am - 7:00 pm .", "m : so , if i did n't bring the bike back before 7:00 pm , you 'd keep the money ? well , i will rent the bike between 9:00 am - 7:00 pm ." ]
m : i 'd like to rent a bike for a day . how much does it cost ? f : it 's $ 20 a day . a day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening . m : so if i brought the bike back at 7:30 , would i have to pay for an extra day ? f : yes , and there 's a deposit to pay as well . it 's $ 50 . then when you bring the bike back , we 'll give you back the $ 50 . but if you did n't bring the bike back before 7:00 pm , we 'd keep the money of course .
train_1594
B
[ "m : really ? it 's expensive to rent a helmet ? and if i bring the bike back after 7:00 pm , i have to pay for the helmet ?", "m : ok , i see . you mean it 's free to rent a helmet . but if i bring the bike back after 7:00 pm , i can not get the 50 dollars back .", "m : really ? you mean you have no helmet ? and if i bring the bike back after 7:00 pm , i have to pay 100 dollars more ?", "m : to choose a motorcycle helmet for me ? that 's great ! and if i bring the bike back after 7:00 pm , i can not get the 50 dollars back , right ?" ]
m : i 'd like to rent a bike for a day . how much does it cost ? f : it 's $ 20 a day . a day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening . m : so if i brought the bike back at 7:30 , would i have to pay for an extra day ? f : yes , and there 's a deposit to pay as well . it 's $ 50 . then when you bring the bike back , we 'll give you back the $ 50 . but if you did n't bring the bike back before 7:00 pm , we 'd keep the money of course . m : well . you do n't need to worry . i 'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock . do you have helmets , by the way ? f : of course . it 's free to rent a helmet . let 's go and choose a bike and helmet for you .
train_1595
D
[ "f : bob , you do the washing-up only and never wash the car !", "f : usually , you wash clothes but never wash the car .", "f : you just clean the car every month .", "f : you do usually clean the car at home ." ]
f : oh no , not again ! this happens every day . m : what 's wrong ? f : look at the mess , jim . you have your supper and never do the washing up afterwards . m : i do n't do the washing up . but i wash the car every week .
train_1596
B
[ "f : bob , you ' re so nice that you do all the housework from next weekend .", "f : babe , thank you for doing all the housework from next weekend .", "f : i ' ll keep watching you helen ! you have to clean the kitchen after cooking .", "f : joe , did you just say that you will prepare our meals every single day ?" ]
f : oh no , not again ! this happens every day . m : what 's wrong ? f : look at the mess , jim . you have your supper and never do the washing up afterwards . m : i do n't do the washing up . but i wash the car every week . f : i do n't care about that . you never help me with the housework . m : that 's not true , darling . i prepare your meals , right ? f : oh , so what ? the kitchen 's always a mess afterwards . you cook meals , and i do the rest everyday . m : calm down . ok. i will do everything in our house from next weekend .
train_1597
B
[ "f : yeah , so you are 22 now . you came to this city 3 years ago .", "f : yeah , so you are 28 now . you came to this city 5 years ago .", "f : yeah , so you are 27 now . you came to this city 3 years ago .", "f : yeah , so you are 28 now . you came to this city 3 years ago ." ]
f : how long have you been living in this city , jack ? m : let me see . i came to this city when i was 23 years old . so 5 years now .
train_1598
C
[ "f : i agree with you . house prices should be paid more attention to .", "f : i agree with you . air pollution is not a serious problem .", "f : i agree with you . air pollution should be paid more attention to .", "f : i agree with you . heavy traffic is a serious problem ." ]
f : how long have you been living in this city , jack ? m : let me see . i came to this city when i was 23 years old . so 5 years now . f : do you like living in the big city ? m : not so much . air pollution has become such a big problem here now .
train_1599
B
[ "f : it 's probably flog that 's holding up things for us right now .", "f : yes , the rain may be the reason that the trains get delayed .", "f : it 's probably snow that 's holding up things for us right now .", "f : the weather forecast says the rain has stopped ." ]
f : gosh , we 've been waiting for ages ? what 's the matter ? m : who knows ? it always leaves on time more or less . but in the middle of winter , you have to expect the delay here sometimes . in fact , the trains also sometimes get delayed by snow on the lines or the planes by fog on the runway . actually , it 's probably rain that 's holding up things for us right now .
train_16
A
[ "m : i agree . a restaurant manager does n't sound like something you are interested in .", "m : i agree . you do n't have to be a restaurant manager just because your grandparents own one .", "m : i agree . i think you should follow your dream and become a politician .", "m : i do n't think you have to push yourself to be a teacher just because your parents what you to ." ]
m : my history professor says i should think about a job in politics , but i do n't think i 'd make a good politician . f : why not ? m : you know me . i 'm not good at dealing with people and politicians have to work with people all the time . f : that 's true . so what do you think you want to do ? m : i think i will be a good artist . i love painting pictures . f : that reminds me of a problem i 'm having . you know my parents have a restaurant , right ? they want me to be the manager . m : and you want to ? f : no way . a restaurant manager has to manage other people . it would be terrible . i 'm too disorganized . honestly , i want to be a teacher because i like working with kids and i 'm good at it .
train_160
B
[ "f : yeah . i agree with you . the life in the city is interesting .", "f : yeah . the life in the city is tiresome .", "f : yeah . the life in the a smaller city is tiresome .", "f : yeah . i agree with you . the life in the city is satisfying ." ]
f : how long have you been living in this city , jack ? m : let me see . i came to this city when i was 23 years old . so 5 years now . f : do you like living in the big city ? m : not so much . air pollution has become such a big problem here now . f : so do you want to move to the countryside ? m : no . life there is really slow and boring , and here in the city we can get fresh vegetables and even some rare kinds of fruit . how i wish the air in the city could be fresher . perhaps , it could be if there were fewer cars . f : i do n't think it 's that easy to solve the pollution problem . m : so , how long have you been living here ? f : i moved here from the countryside only 2 years ago . m : but i 'm already tired of the life here ? f : do you want to move back to the countryside ? m : no . as you said , life in the countryside can be boring . f : so will you keep living here ? m : no . i 'm considering moving to a smaller city . you know , a city with fresher air and better traffic .
train_1600
D
[ "f : i hope you can enjoy yourself when you move to a big city .", "f : i hope you can enjoy yourself when you move to the countryside .", "f : i hope you can enjoy yourself when you move to a smaller city with heavy traffic .", "f : i hope you can enjoy yourself when you move to a smaller city ." ]
f : how long have you been living in this city , jack ? m : let me see . i came to this city when i was 23 years old . so 5 years now . f : do you like living in the big city ? m : not so much . air pollution has become such a big problem here now . f : so do you want to move to the countryside ? m : no . life there is really slow and boring , and here in the city we can get fresh vegetables and even some rare kinds of fruit . how i wish the air in the city could be fresher . perhaps , it could be if there were fewer cars . f : i do n't think it 's that easy to solve the pollution problem . m : so , how long have you been living here ? f : i moved here from the countryside only 2 years ago . m : but i 'm already tired of the life here ? f : do you want to move back to the countryside ? m : no . as you said , life in the countryside can be boring . f : so will you keep living here ? m : no . i 'm considering moving to a smaller city . you know , a city with fresher air and better traffic .
train_1601
B
[ "f : the bell is ringing . shall we begin our class right now ?", "f : the exit door is over there and our office time is 8:00-12:00 everyday .", "f : excuse me , do you know where is the office of professor wang ?", "f : thank you for your hospitality . i shall leave now ." ]
f : good morning . can i help you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know about the courses in your school . f : is that a summer course that you are interested in ? m : yes . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . m : hmm hmm ... i would like to know how long one course lasts . f : yes , each course last for 4 weeks . m : how many hours per week , please ? f : it 's about 23 hours a week , usually 4 and half days each week . m : you must have a lot of students in your class , have n't you ? f : we have a lot of students in the school , but in one class , only between 12 and 14 students . m : could you please give me the dates of the first and second course ? f : yes , certainly . the first course begins on july third and last until july , twenty seventh . and the second course is from august first until august twenty fifth . m : ok. thank you very much . you are welcome .
train_1602
D
[ "m : oh gosh ! one course lasts 23 weeks !", "m : 4 weeks for two courses ? that 's a little bit short for one course .", "m : 14 weeks for only course ? i do n't think that my time permits .", "m : 4 weeks for one course is reasonable ." ]
f : good morning . can i help you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know about the courses in your school . f : is that a summer course that you are interested in ? m : yes . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . m : hmm hmm ... i would like to know how long one course lasts . f : yes , each course last for 4 weeks .
train_1603
D
[ "m : good , and i will take the second one on july 3rd .", "m : i will wait until the second course starting on july 27th .", "m : now that the second course ends on aug. 1st . i will take the next in september .", "m : thanks . i will register on august 1st and take the course that day ." ]
f : good morning . can i help you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know about the courses in your school . f : is that a summer course that you are interested in ? m : yes . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . m : hmm hmm ... i would like to know how long one course lasts . f : yes , each course last for 4 weeks . m : how many hours per week , please ? f : it 's about 23 hours a week , usually 4 and half days each week . m : you must have a lot of students in your class , have n't you ? f : we have a lot of students in the school , but in one class , only between 12 and 14 students . m : could you please give me the dates of the first and second course ? f : yes , certainly . the first course begins on july third and last until july , twenty seventh . and the second course is from august first until august twenty fifth .
train_1604
D
[ "m : so , there are two bedrooms in tom 's new house .", "m : why did tom buy a big house with six bedrooms ? he has only two children .", "m : so , tom is going to buy that new five-bedroom house , is n't he ?", "m : with five bedrooms , tom 's new house is really big ." ]
f : have you received tom 's invitation yet ? m : no , i have n't . invitation to what ? f : tom bought a new house last week . and he 's going to hold a house warming party this weekend . m : have you seen the house ? f : yes , it 's very big . it has a large bedroom for him and his wife , and a bedroom for each of their four children .
train_1605
C
[ "f : yeah , if you send tom an email this afternoon , we can visit his new three-bedroom house together .", "f : now that you have received tom 's invitation , you can indeed visit his new house this afternoon .", "f : haha , in that case , you really need to check if you have received tom 's invitation this afternoon .", "f : yes , you can check this afternoon to see if you 've received tom 's invitation , so tomorrow we might be able to visit his new four-bedroom house ." ]
f : have you received tom 's invitation yet ? m : no , i have n't . invitation to what ? f : tom bought a new house last week . and he 's going to hold a house warming party this weekend . m : have you seen the house ? f : yes , it 's very big . it has a large bedroom for him and his wife , and a bedroom for each of their four children . m : is there a garden behind the house ? f : yes , you know . tom loves gardening . now he can finally grow all the different plants he loves . m : i 'll go and check my email this afternoon . i must have just missed his invitation . i really look forward to seeing his new house .
train_1606
A
[ "f : ok. you want to book a table for 3 , right sir ?", "f : ok , sir . you want to book a table for 5 , right ?", "f : you want to buy a table ? which kind do you prefer ?", "f : why do you want to serve lunch now ? it 's already at night ." ]
f : helen air restaurant . headwaiter . good morning . m : i 'd like to book a table for 3 .
train_1607
A
[ "f : ok. the breakfast will stop at 10 am . please do n't be late .", "f : sure . please remember our restaurant will stop serving breakfast at 9 am .", "f : ok. the breakfast stops at 9 am and the lunch begins at 10 am .", "f : fine . we still have breakfast at 11 am , so you can come whenever you like ." ]
f : helen air restaurant . headwaiter . good morning . m : i 'd like to book a table for 3 . f : and is that for today , sir ? m : of course . f : and what time , sir ? m : oh , about 10 o'clock , i suppose . f : i am afraid we only serve breakfast until 10:00 am , sir . m : oh well , 9 o'clock then .
train_1608
B
[ "m : so reference books ca n't be kept for more than 2 days , right ? i will keep it for only one day .", "m : ok. i know that reference books ca n't be lent out . i will read it right here .", "m : so reference books ca n't be copied in note books , can they ? ok , thanks madam .", "m : ok. i know that literature books ca n't be lent out . i will read it right here ." ]
m : good afternoon , madam . f : good afternoon , praveen . what can i do for you ? m : i need to get some information on animal cells . f : what is it for , praveen ? m : i have to make a presentation of animal cells in the discussion next week . f : that 's fine . m : could you tell me where i can get it , madam ? f : look at that last cupboard . it 's marked reference . m : do you mean the one next to the literature cupboard ? f : exactly . there are a number of books in that cupboard . you will find children 's science book there . that 's the right book for your reference . m : oh , i see . may i borrow it for a day or 2 ? f : sorry . the reference books are not for lending .
train_1609
B
[ "m : i agree . you have what it takes to be a politician , you are so good at dealing with people .", "m : that 's true , i remember you are really good at working with kids .", "m : i do n't think you can be a good teacher since you are not good at working with kids .", "m : i agree . you have what it takes to be an artist , you are so good at painting pictures ." ]
m : my history professor says i should think about a job in politics , but i do n't think i 'd make a good politician . f : why not ? m : you know me . i 'm not good at dealing with people and politicians have to work with people all the time . f : that 's true . so what do you think you want to do ? m : i think i will be a good artist . i love painting pictures . f : that reminds me of a problem i 'm having . you know my parents have a restaurant , right ? they want me to be the manager . m : and you want to ? f : no way . a restaurant manager has to manage other people . it would be terrible . i 'm too disorganized . honestly , i want to be a teacher because i like working with kids and i 'm good at it .
train_161
B
[ "f : i do n't agree . i do n't think dogs like to keep clean .", "f : you are right . there are stories that dogs spend their whole life waiting for their owners . cats are not as loyal as dogs .", "f : on the contrary , i think cats are more loyal than dogs . but this cat does n't look good , let 's not buy it .", "f : you may be right that dogs can catch mice , but are there any mice in your house ? besides , as you said , dogs are not so faithful ." ]
f : oh , what a beautiful cat ! what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather get a dog . dogs are more faithful than cats .
train_1610
C
[ "m : indeed , though it 's cheap , we 'll have to spend a lot of time keeping a fish . we do n't have that much time .", "m : i know you worry that keeping a fish needs a lot of money , but i know fish and i promise that i can keep them well .", "m : your words make sense . keeping a fish costs a lot of money and maybe it 's not worth to spend that much .", "m : come on , it 's just fish tank . it wo n't take a lot of space as you thought . we 've prepared everything else for keeping a fish , now can we buy it ?" ]
f : oh , what a beautiful cat ! what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather get a dog . dogs are more faithful than cats . f : yes , but there so much work . would you be willing to walk it every single day and clean up after it ? m : we 'd have to invest a lot of money in a cage or a fish tank , and i do n't really know how to take care of a bird or a fish . f : well . we 're obviously not ready to get a pet yet .
train_1611
A
[ "f : yeah , we should forget about the pet and have some coffee .", "f : indeed , bird would be great . how much is it ?", "f : i think your idea is great . let 's take the beautiful cat and go home .", "f : ok , let 's go home and enjoy some english tea . as i said , we 're not ready for a pet ." ]
f : oh , what a beautiful cat ! what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather get a dog . dogs are more faithful than cats . f : yes , but there so much work . would you be willing to walk it every single day and clean up after it ? m : we 'd have to invest a lot of money in a cage or a fish tank , and i do n't really know how to take care of a bird or a fish . f : well . we 're obviously not ready to get a pet yet . m : yeah , you 're right . let 's go grab some coffee and talk about it .
train_1612
A
[ "f : it 's $ 50 for your pink sweater . cash , phone or credit card ?", "f : let me check . blue sweater in large size , $ 40 , please .", "f : this white sweater you choose is cheaper than others .", "f : we only have large-size pink sweater , so there 's a discount ." ]
f : can i help you ? m : yes , i 'm looking for a sweater in a medium size . f : let 's see . here is a nice white one . what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather have it in blue . oh no , the pink one . it looks better . f : ok. here 's pink in a medium . would you like to try it on ? m : ok. yes , i love it . it fits perfectly . how much is it ?
train_1613
A
[ "m : i see . $ 53 with tax is not expensive .", "m : pack it for me . here 's the $ 50 .", "m : $ 15 in total ? this is really cheap !", "m : $ 53 for three sweaters ? i 'll take them !" ]
f : can i help you ? m : yes , i 'm looking for a sweater in a medium size . f : let 's see . here is a nice white one . what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather have it in blue . oh no , the pink one . it looks better . f : ok. here 's pink in a medium . would you like to try it on ? m : ok. yes , i love it . it fits perfectly . how much is it ? f : it is $ 50 . it will be $ 53 with tax .
train_1614
C
[ "f : it took me two days to do the presentation for you .", "f : i 'm sorry i tried to help you with your presentation , but it still did not go well .", "f : you 're welcome . i 'm glad my advice did help to your presentation .", "f : i can also offer you some test information ." ]
m : hey , how did your physics exam go ? f : not bad , thanks . i 'm just glad it 's over . how did your presentation go ? m : oh , it went really well . thanks for helping me with it .
train_1615
A
[ "m : no problem . we can go over all the exercises on the math exam .", "m : well , i 'm good at physics . i 'll help you to get a high score in physics exam .", "m : i just finished my math exam . i 'm just glad it 's over .", "m : i 'll bring my history book tomorrow and go to the library to prepare for the history exam ." ]
m : hey , how did your physics exam go ? f : not bad , thanks . i 'm just glad it 's over . how did your presentation go ? m : oh , it went really well . thanks for helping me with it . f : no problem . so , do you feel like studying tomorrow for our math exam ?
train_1616
B
[ "m : really ? you think that 's not good ? actually , we are co-workers and i have the same feeling .", "m : yeah , we are co-workers and i have the same feeling .", "m : ok , i see . you think that 's good because they can bring together a mixture of students of different subjects.well , as your teacher , i am very happy to hear it .", "m : really ? you mean they can not bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects ? well , as the interviewer , i am afraid that you can not be admited into our company ." ]
f : hello , tom . how are you finding teaching here ? m : i get the feeling that somehow the school successful . the buildings and furniture are so old , yet amazingly , the students seem happy . these days you ca n't compete in less you can really provide the best . that 's the trouble with these small family owned schools , so many are taken over by large companies . they seem to offer a whole range of subjects , not just english and maths . f : i think that 's good . because they can bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects . a geography teacher say might give you fresh ideas that you can apply and teaching english or math .
train_1617
D
[ "f : ok , i see . you mean the school is owned by a large company , so you get the feeling that somehow the school failed .", "f : yeah , this school is old but furniture is not old .", "f : really ? you mean the school offers the best equipment but the students seem not happy ?", "f : yeah . this school is old ." ]
f : hello , tom . how are you finding teaching here ? m : i get the feeling that somehow the school successful . the buildings and furniture are so old , yet amazingly , the students seem happy . these days you ca n't compete in less you can really provide the best . that 's the trouble with these small family owned schools , so many are taken over by large companies . they seem to offer a whole range of subjects , not just english and maths .
train_1618
C
[ "f : really ? you feel it 's your role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right and you can always do it ? wow , you are a good math teacher !", "f : so , you mean as an english teacher , you feel it 's not your role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right ?", "f : ok , i see . and i think you are a good english teacher .", "f : okay . you mean you 've never found it a real eye opener talking to other english teachers . i think you can talk to some geography teachers because you teach geography ." ]
f : hello , tom . how are you finding teaching here ? m : i get the feeling that somehow the school successful . the buildings and furniture are so old , yet amazingly , the students seem happy . these days you ca n't compete in less you can really provide the best . that 's the trouble with these small family owned schools , so many are taken over by large companies . they seem to offer a whole range of subjects , not just english and maths . f : i think that 's good . because they can bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects . a geography teacher say might give you fresh ideas that you can apply and teaching english or math . m : i 've always found it a real eye opener talking to other english teachers , because people 's methods of teaching the same subject can vary so much . actually , i sometimes feel that about classes . i feel it 's my role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right , but i ca n't always do it .
train_1619
D
[ "f : the flight will be delayed by 2 hours , it should leave at 5:00 .", "f : what ? but , the bus originally scheduled to leave at 3 : 00 !", "f : at 4:00 , our train was originally scheduled to leave .", "f : oh no no no ! the plane should leave at three o ' clock !" ]
m : sofia , i 've just confirmed our flight online and it looks like will be delayed by an hour . the flight is now scheduled to leave at 4:00 due to the heavy wind .
train_162
C
[ "m : really ? you could get on with every class and you respect the culture of every class ?", "m : ok , i see . you mean not each class develops its own culture , and you want to teach different subjects .", "m : so , you do not get on well with every class , either .", "m : so , you think each class develops its own culture , but we can be able to do everything about it . however , you do not get on well with every class ." ]
f : hello , tom . how are you finding teaching here ? m : i get the feeling that somehow the school successful . the buildings and furniture are so old , yet amazingly , the students seem happy . these days you ca n't compete in less you can really provide the best . that 's the trouble with these small family owned schools , so many are taken over by large companies . they seem to offer a whole range of subjects , not just english and maths . f : i think that 's good . because they can bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects . a geography teacher say might give you fresh ideas that you can apply and teaching english or math . m : i 've always found it a real eye opener talking to other english teachers , because people 's methods of teaching the same subject can vary so much . actually , i sometimes feel that about classes . i feel it 's my role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right , but i ca n't always do it . f : each class develops its own culture , and you may not be able to do anything about it . you just have to accept that you do n't get on with every class . i could n't get on with every class , either .
train_1620
B
[ "m : you have a good eye on fruits ! which supermarket did you pick up ?", "m : oh , the tea you picked up in a supermarket is pretty tasty !", "m : oh my god ! you bought a tea cup in a tea house ? good taste !", "m : you get it from your friend ? your friend 's taste on dress is so good !" ]
m : hi , i 'm mike . i just moved in next door . f : oh hi , come on in . i 'm barbara . would you like something to drink ? m : thanks , some tea would be nice . i really like your tea set . where did you get it ? f : oh , there is a supermarket not far from here . i bought it on sale . but there is also a teahouse around the corner .
train_1621
D
[ "f : yes , as you mentioned , it is exciting !", "f : yeah , i know how you feel , the street is noisy !", "f : bob , the bus station is close to my house , so convenient .", "f : you 're right . it 's a nice neighborhood here ." ]
m : hi , i 'm mike . i just moved in next door . f : oh hi , come on in . i 'm barbara . would you like something to drink ? m : thanks , some tea would be nice . i really like your tea set . where did you get it ? f : oh , there is a supermarket not far from here . i bought it on sale . but there is also a teahouse around the corner . m : it 's a nice neighborhood here .
train_1622
D
[ "f : bob , let 's visit a bookstore this afternoon !", "f : amy , which restaurant do you want to go ?", "f : nancy , do some exercise is good for your health .", "f : we can do some exercise this afternoon ." ]
m : hi , i 'm mike . i just moved in next door . f : oh hi , come on in . i 'm barbara . would you like something to drink ? m : thanks , some tea would be nice . i really like your tea set . where did you get it ? f : oh , there is a supermarket not far from here . i bought it on sale . but there is also a teahouse around the corner . m : it 's a nice neighborhood here . f : yeah , you can get to the bus and the underground train stations within 10 minute 's walk . there 's a bookstore , a gym and many restaurants along the street . m : there 's a gym nearby ? i really want to go to a gym as soon as possible . f : well . if you want , we can go together sometime . actually i was thinking of going this afternoon . if you like , you can join me . m : that would be wonderful .
train_1623
B
[ "f : oh my god ! really ? why don ' t asian countries allow dogs in ?", "f : little poor thing ! i ' m so sorry to hear that you can ' t take your dog on the trip .", "f : bob , can you explain why don ' t you get along well with your neighbors ?", "f : why can ' t you go on a trip through western countries ? is something wrong with your cat ?" ]
f : hi , peter . what 's up ? you look upset . m : we are planning a trip through the western states and want to take our dog with us . we have trouble finding a hotel that allows dogs , so we 'll probably have to leave the dog at our neighbor 's house .
train_1624
D
[ "f : you will figure it out by watching tv ! wish you have a wonderful trip through asian states .", "f : go talk to your dad ! maybe he will let you have a cat and buy you a new iphone .", "f : don ' t worry ! you can certainly find one on the internet that allows your cats .", "f : i hope you can find a hotel online that allows pets ! good luck , my friend !" ]
f : hi , peter . what 's up ? you look upset . m : we are planning a trip through the western states and want to take our dog with us . we have trouble finding a hotel that allows dogs , so we 'll probably have to leave the dog at our neighbor 's house . f : i saw a program on tv that said there were more and more pet friendly hotels now . if a hotel advertises as pet friendly , it means you can bring your dog . m : i do n't think my father knows about that . where can we find more information ? f : peter , everything can be found on the internet . m : oh yeah , i 'll do it right away .
train_1625
D
[ "f : sure . although i had junk food in the summer , i did a lot of exercise .", "f : sure . i went on a healthy diet but i do n't think that helps .", "f : sure . i ate fruits before meals but i do n't think that helps .", "f : sure . you should go on a healthy diet just like me ." ]
f : hi , john . how was your summer ? m : great . i did a lot of exercise . it seemed you lost a lot of weight . how did you do it ? f : remember how we used to have fast food every day ? well , i started replacing that with fruits milk and vegetables . m : i could lose a few pounds . would you help me ?
train_1626
D
[ "m : yes , we should buy cheaper junk food .", "m : yes , we should bring food from home , even it is not healthy .", "m : yes , we should set up a healthy food club , although healthy food is more expensive than junk food .", "m : yes , we should set up a healthy food club ." ]
f : hi , john . how was your summer ? m : great . i did a lot of exercise . it seemed you lost a lot of weight . how did you do it ? f : remember how we used to have fast food every day ? well , i started replacing that with fruits milk and vegetables . m : i could lose a few pounds . would you help me ? f : sure . first of all , you can bring almost everything from home , like an apple , some carrots and so on . m : a lot cheaper than buying fast food . why do n't we form a healthy food club ? f : great idea .
train_1627
B
[ "f : you 've been here before ? i 'm honored you invite me to this meal .", "f : haha , indeed . just try whatever you want to try . the bill is on me .", "f : how about hunan meals , dr. yang , which is never spicy ? i 'll pay .", "f : i love chinese food . thank you for inviting me here again , darling ." ]
m : it was very nice of you to invite me . f : i 'm very glad you could come , doctor wong . what would you like ? m : this is my first time at a chinese restaurant . could you tell me the different features of chinese food ? f : generally speaking , beijing food is a bit oily . shanghai food is rather light and hunan dishes are very spicy . m : chinese dishes are delicious . they have a very nice color , too .
train_1628