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{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: Although the suit you sew is the same as it, the material of this suit is imported from Italy.", "F: No suit has the same style as it. It's the style that makes it special. It is worth the price.", "F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "F: But the color of our suit is very special."], "article": "M: Excuse me. How much is this suit? F: It's on sale today for $750. It's normally $900. M: Wow, that is pretty expensive! I was thinking that it might be 4 or 500. F: This material is imported from Italy. It's the finest in the world, and if you bought a suit made of this material at many department stores, you would pay about $2000. M: Uh-hah. But isn't that the point of coming to a market like this, to get a discount compared to the expensive department stores? Besides I saw a suit just like this one a few stalls down, and they were selling it for $600. I still thought that it was too expensive.", "id": "train_1"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: When we finish making the birthday cake, we can start preparing for the birthday party.", "M: Okay, I'll put candles on it right away. I think I will be a little tired after all this preparation for this birthday party.", "M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?", "M: The party is almost ready, but the food is not enough. Let's prepare some more."], "article": "M: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party? F: Yes. I finished making the birthday cake and I put everything on the table. Did you find the party hats? M: Yes, I did. I put one for each child on the table. I put up the big \"Happy Birthday\" sign, too. F: Thanks, honey. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink? M: I'm sure we do. Here's enough food to feed an army. F: That birthday cake looks beautiful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.", "id": "train_10"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: The TV set offered good service.", "F: Oh no. The TV set can't be as clear as before.", "F: You have offered good service."], "article": "F: Hello, who's that? M: Hello, Mrs Black. I'm David. I'm coming to fix your TV set. F: Oh, come in please. M: But where is the TV? In the living room? F: No, not this one. This way please. It is laid in the bedroom. The old one which we bought when we got married. M: Oh, let me turn it on. Yes, it's really a little old, the scene is not clear. Why not change it? F: Well, it can mark the old days so I'd like to keep it. Can you help me make it better? M: Sure, I'll try my best. Perhaps it needs a new kinescope. Please wait for a moment. F: Aha, a miracle happened. Thank you so much, Mister David. M: It's my pleasure.", "id": "train_100"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: My schedule is too busy! I really want to go to the University of Southern California.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "M: Aunt Helen, I hope you can come to my birthday party to celebrate my birthday!", "M: Oh my gosh! Let me tell you, my friend, the busy schedule drives me crazy!"], "article": "M: Hi grandma, I'm calling to say happy birthday, I hope you're having a good day. F: Thank you. Michael. It's great to hear from you. It's been awhile since we've talked. M: I know grandma. I'm sorry I've been so busy with school and activities lately. I'm captain of the basketball team this year and I'm also applying to colleges for next fall. F: Oh, Michael, I'm so proud of you, you're a very accomplished young man. Do you know where you want to go to college? M: I really want to go to the University of Southern California, but they might not let me in. It's a very good school and it's very difficult to be accepted there. F: Well, I'm sure they will take you, honey. You're a special young man. You've really made your grandfather and me so proud.", "id": "train_1000"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: Yale is so hard to apply to, I think I' ll have a hard time getting in.", "F: I' m sure I' ll get into Harvard University! Don' t you worry about that.", "F: I am so disappointed. I wasn't admitted to such a bad university."], "article": "M: Hi grandma, I'm calling to say happy birthday, I hope you're having a good day. F: Thank you. Michael. It's great to hear from you. It's been awhile since we've talked. M: I know grandma. I'm sorry I've been so busy with school and activities lately. I'm captain of the basketball team this year and I'm also applying to colleges for next fall. F: Oh, Michael, I'm so proud of you, you're a very accomplished young man. Do you know where you want to go to college? M: I really want to go to the University of Southern California, but they might not let me in. It's a very good school and it's very difficult to be accepted there.", "id": "train_1001"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: Yeah, you really spent a lot of money in this shop. And thank you for giving the bill to me.", "F: Oh, I hope your stay was pleasant. And as you want to check in, you have given some money to me, right?", "F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?", "F: Oh, I hope your stay was pleasant. And thank you for giving the key card to me."], "article": "M: I'd like to check out, here's my key card. F: Thank you, Mister Johnson and here's your bill. M: Many thanks. Wow! I sure spent a lot of money in this hotel.", "id": "train_1002"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: So, you had some wonderful experiences and you enjoyed the helpful people of your trip?", "F: Really? You didn't have some wonderful experiences but you enjoyed the helpful people of your trip?", "F: So, you mean you dislike coming to this city but you enjoyed the pleasant weather of your trip?"], "article": "M: I'd like to check out, here's my key card. F: Thank you, Mister Johnson and here's your bill. M: Many thanks. Wow! I sure spent a lot of money in this hotel. F: I hope your stay was pleasant. M: Uh yeah, this could be a great hotel if you got rid of all the insects and you should improve the food you serve. F: I'm so sorry. Well, to make you feel better we'll offer you a free stay in any of our hotels. M: Thanks. F: I'm glad these small problems didn't ruin your visit. M: Yeah, the city itself was great, I like coming here a lot. F: Good to hear you had some wonderful experiences. M: I did and I met so many helpful people.", "id": "train_1003"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: So you are looking for a cake for 12 kid at your son's birthday party?", "F: If it is for 14 people, I believe this one is the right size that you are looking for.", "F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?", "F: Twenty? Let me see. I think this big birthday cake is perfect for teenagers like your son."], "article": "M: Good morning, I'd like to buy a cake. F: No problem sir, we have many cakes here, what size would you like? M: Well, it's for my coworker's birthday, there are 14 people in the office.", "id": "train_1004"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: Sure. Hope you enjoy the party in the park. Have a nice day.", "F: No problem. I'll send the cake to the park you asked me to do.", "F: Sure, hope you have fun during the party at the office.", "F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?"], "article": "M: Good morning, I'd like to buy a cake. F: No problem sir, we have many cakes here, what size would you like? M: Well, it's for my coworker's birthday, there are 14 people in the office. F: Well, this cake feeds 12 people and this one behind it feeds 20. M: I'll take the bigger one, it's better to have too much than not enough. F: Sounds good, do you want it delivered? M: Yes. Can you deliver it to my office? The birthday party will be after work at a park near the office.", "id": "train_1005"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: This one smells great. The smell of the perfume is the most important.", "F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: This one is nice. The quality of the perfume is the most important.", "F: This one is nice. The price of the perfume is the most important."], "article": "M: Good evening, what can I do for you? F: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume. M: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely. F: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems. M: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How about this one? It sells very well.", "id": "train_1006"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: Sure. It was 400 yuan each bottle early, but now, it is 360 for one. Thank you.", "M: Sure. It will be 400 yuan for one bottle. Thank you.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "M: Sure. It will be 440 yuan for one bottle. Thank you."], "article": "M: Good evening, what can I do for you? F: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume. M: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely. F: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems. M: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How about this one? It sells very well. F: Umm, it smells good. How much is it? M: 400 yuan per bottle. And if you buy 2 bottles at the same time, you can get a 10% discount. We have other special offers as well. If you buy lipstick or face cream, you can get a free gift. F: Thanks. I just need perfume when I want to buy lipstick I will come here again.", "id": "train_1007"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: OK. Just one bottle of perfume, right?", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "M: Sure. One bottle of perfume and a lipstick. It will be 400 yuan in total.", "M: Sure. One bottle of face cream, right?"], "article": "M: Good evening, what can I do for you? F: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume. M: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely. F: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems. M: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How about this one? It sells very well. F: Umm, it smells good. How much is it? M: 400 yuan per bottle. And if you buy 2 bottles at the same time, you can get a 10% discount. We have other special offers as well. If you buy lipstick or face cream, you can get a free gift. F: Thanks. I just need perfume when I want to buy lipstick I will come here again.", "id": "train_1008"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: Sure. Thanks for coming to our store. Here are your perfume and lipstick.", "M: Sure. Thanks for coming to our store.", "M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: Please finish your work on time."], "article": "M: Good evening, what can I do for you? F: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume. M: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely. F: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems. M: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How about this one? It sells very well. F: Umm, it smells good. How much is it? M: 400 yuan per bottle. And if you buy 2 bottles at the same time, you can get a 10% discount. We have other special offers as well. If you buy lipstick or face cream, you can get a free gift. F: Thanks. I just need perfume when I want to buy lipstick I will come here again.", "id": "train_1009"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: I think since you don't have Jason's home phone number, you can ask someone else.", "M: Oh, maybe you can find your phone book in the lost and found office.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "M: Don't worry, though you don't have Jason's home phone number, I remember it and I will tell you."], "article": "F: Do you know what Jason's home phone number is? M: I can't think of it off the top of my head. You might want to look it up in the phonebook. F: I've checked it already, but it seems that his phone number is unlisted.", "id": "train_101"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: You should give me a discount, because you have lived here for twenty years.", "M: Good to know that you have lived here for twenty years and will not sell the house.", "M: You mean you are still single and have lived here for only two years?"], "article": "M: Excuse me, are you the person who has a house for sale? F: Yes, I am, come in. Let me show you around. M: Thank you very much. How long have you lived here? F: I've lived here since I was married, my husband and I had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday.", "id": "train_1010"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: 200,000 is too expensive for me to buy such a house, I can't afford it. Can I get a discount ?", "M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "M: The price of the house is only 20,000. I will buy it even though you have lived here for thirty years.", "M: After selling the house with the price of 2,000,000, your husband will come back to live with you, right?"], "article": "M: Excuse me, are you the person who has a house for sale? F: Yes, I am, come in. Let me show you around. M: Thank you very much. How long have you lived here? F: I've lived here since I was married, my husband and I had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday. M: Wow! Congratulations! Then why do you want to sell it? F: I am going to retire next year, my husband is opening a small book store in Sydney. So I want to move there to help him. M: How much money do you want for the house? F: $200,000.", "id": "train_1011"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: It is good to hear that you want to use the money to buy a small bookstore for your husband in New York.", "M: Even though you are not together now, you still want to move to Sydny to find him. What a lovely couple!", "M: It is good to sell the house and move to Sydney, but how about your job? You haven't retired yet.", "M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it."], "article": "M: Excuse me, are you the person who has a house for sale? F: Yes, I am, come in. Let me show you around. M: Thank you very much. How long have you lived here? F: I've lived here since I was married, my husband and I had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday. M: Wow! Congratulations! Then why do you want to sell it? F: I am going to retire next year, my husband is opening a small book store in Sydney. So I want to move there to help him.", "id": "train_1012"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms. That's 5 in total. Is that right?", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: 3single rooms and 3 double rooms. That's 6 in total. Is that right?", "F: 4 single rooms and 3 double rooms. That's 7 in total. Is that right?"], "article": "F: Hello, Golden Time Hotel. M: Hello. I want to know if there are any rooms available in your hotel? F: Sure, we have plenty of rooms now. M: That's good, I want to book 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms.", "id": "train_1013"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: From next Thursday until Friday, right? Well, that's OK.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: From next Tuesday until Friday, right? Well, that's 6 rooms in total.", "F: Form this Saturday to Sunday, right? That's fine."], "article": "F: Hello, Golden Time Hotel. M: Hello. I want to know if there are any rooms available in your hotel? F: Sure, we have plenty of rooms now. M: That's good, I want to book 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms. F: What are your requirements? M: The single rooms should be on the second or third floor and the double rooms should face the sea and have enough sunshine. F: Is that all? M: Oh, it would be better if the rooms were next to each other. F: No problem. How long do you want to stay? M: We will stay from next Tuesday until Friday.", "id": "train_1014"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "F: Hope you can find the library. A red one near the gray main building.", "F: I believe you can find the library now. Remember it's a gray building.", "F: Remember, the teaching building you want to go is far from library."], "article": "M: Excuse me, I'm a new student here, the campus is very big, I'm lost. F: Where do you want to go? M: I want to find where the school library is. F: OK, go down this street and turn right at the second corner. Go along until you see a gray building, that's it. M: That sounds hard to find. F: Actually, it is very easy. The library is just between the post office and the red main teaching building. M: That sounds much easier.", "id": "train_1015"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: Remember, the grey library is near the red main teaching building.", "F: It's easy to find the main teaching building as it's green and bright.", "F: The library and the main building are all in red. They stand together."], "article": "M: Excuse me, I'm a new student here, the campus is very big, I'm lost. F: Where do you want to go? M: I want to find where the school library is. F: OK, go down this street and turn right at the second corner. Go along until you see a gray building, that's it. M: That sounds hard to find. F: Actually, it is very easy. The library is just between the post office and the red main teaching building. M: That sounds much easier. F: You are right. But you have to hurry. It has started raining. M: Thanks very much.", "id": "train_1016"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: What books are you reading? I am curious.", "M: Mom told me you are on vacation. Where are you right now?", "M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "M: Stop reading books, Lucy is searching something interesting online. Let's go and find her."], "article": "M: Hey Tina, What are you doing? F: I'm just reading some things on line about holidays, nothing special, why?", "id": "train_1017"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: Sorry boss. Sandy and I have plans tonight and we can't attend your birthday party.", "F: One chocolate cake and ice cream right? I will leave right now.", "F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "F: You own me nothing. I would like to buy a cake and ice cream for her."], "article": "M: Hey Tina, What are you doing? F: I'm just reading some things on line about holidays, nothing special, why? M: I was wondering if you could help me with something if you have time that is. F: Sure. I'm never too busy to do you a favor. M: It's the new employee, Sandy. It's her birthday today and the office got a cake and ice cream for her, but I just learned that she can't eat chocolate. F: And everything is chocolate, ha? M: Right, so if you wouldn't mind, could you run to the store and get something else for her? F: Which store? I know there is a cake store on Olive Ave, but that's far away. M: The supermarket on Downing Street would have ice cream. F: I don't like that store. I'll go to the store over on Abbey Road, it's close by and I think they might have cakes, too. M: Thanks, so much. I owe you one.", "id": "train_1018"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: Tina is allergic to chocolate. And I am the last one to know.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: Yeah, Sandy has told me before that she can't eat chocolate.", "F: You are allergic to chocolate but Sandy loves it. Maybe you should get a strawberry cake next."], "article": "M: Hey Tina, What are you doing? F: I'm just reading some things on line about holidays, nothing special, why? M: I was wondering if you could help me with something if you have time that is. F: Sure. I'm never too busy to do you a favor. M: It's the new employee, Sandy. It's her birthday today and the office got a cake and ice cream for her, but I just learned that she can't eat chocolate.", "id": "train_1019"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: She is right. Home phone number is private and she can't let out other's secret.", "M: Jason's home phone number is listed in the phonebook and you can check it.", "M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "M: Maybe you can ask her to tell you the number tomorrow because she wasn't at work today."], "article": "F: Do you know what Jason's home phone number is? M: I can't think of it off the top of my head. You might want to look it up in the phonebook. F: I've checked it already, but it seems that his phone number is unlisted. M: Maybe it's under his roommates name. F: Well, I guess so. M: maybe you can call his office and ask his secretary. F: I've already tried. She won't tell me, she says it's private.", "id": "train_102"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: It's nothing. I will go to the chocolate shop on Abbey Road.", "F: It's nothing. I will take a taxi to Abbey Road.", "F: You are welcome. I will go the store on Olive Avenue because it's very close.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?"], "article": "M: Hey Tina, What are you doing? F: I'm just reading some things on line about holidays, nothing special, why? M: I was wondering if you could help me with something if you have time that is. F: Sure. I'm never too busy to do you a favor. M: It's the new employee, Sandy. It's her birthday today and the office got a cake and ice cream for her, but I just learned that she can't eat chocolate. F: And everything is chocolate, ha? M: Right, so if you wouldn't mind, could you run to the store and get something else for her? F: Which store? I know there is a cake store on Olive Ave, but that's far away. M: The supermarket on Downing Street would have ice cream. F: I don't like that store. I'll go to the store over on Abbey Road, it's close by and I think they might have cakes, too. M: Thanks, so much. I owe you one.", "id": "train_1020"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: Well, since you come to our store, how about buying our new game products?", "F: You can learn more from my presentation, which will be about our old game products.", "F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: Well, our company doesn't make games. I am here to give away luggage carts today."], "article": "M: Hey, Jane. F: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today. M: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for? F: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me. M: All the games? I never knew that your company made so many games.", "id": "train_1021"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: Thanks, John. I'm sure you'll love our dairy products.", "F: Oh, great. You have always been such a nice friend.", "F: Thanks, sir. It's nice to meet you. Enjoy the product.", "F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?"], "article": "M: Hey, Jane. F: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today. M: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for? F: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me. M: All the games? I never knew that your company made so many games. F: Yes, and I'll be giving it all away to people who come to my presentation. M: Sounds like fun, do you need a hand taking things inside?", "id": "train_1022"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: You need to prepare the product presentation, boss. We'll leave company soon.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: Oh yes. It's good if we can use the your hotel's luggage cart. Thanks so much.", "F: Thank you for preparing this lecture hall for me. Now take your seat, please, Ben."], "article": "M: Hey, Jane. F: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today. M: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for? F: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me. M: All the games? I never knew that your company made so many games. F: Yes, and I'll be giving it all away to people who come to my presentation. M: Sounds like fun, do you need a hand taking things inside? F: That would be great. M: OK, just wait here for a minute. I'll be right back with a luggage cart.", "id": "train_1023"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: Alright. Since you are free tomorrow, let's go for some coffee.", "M: Oh, you already have some people to do it? That's great. Anyway, tell me if you need more help.", "M: No problem. Wait for me to help you tomorrow.", "M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it."], "article": "M: It was nice seeing you, do you need me to do anything for you later? F: No that's OK, you helped out a lot yesterday and today. M: Are you sure? I'm free all day tomorrow and I can come to the house if you want. F: It's fine. We already have enough workers to do the job.", "id": "train_1024"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: You are so considerate! I would tell you if I do need help.", "F: How considerate you are. I'll ask some workers to do the job, since you are not free tomorrow.", "F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: What a stubborn person you are! I'll be fine, really."], "article": "M: It was nice seeing you, do you need me to do anything for you later? F: No that's OK, you helped out a lot yesterday and today. M: Are you sure? I'm free all day tomorrow and I can come to the house if you want.", "id": "train_1025"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I need to lay off some people from the team.", "F: You mean you have to find more players for the team?", "F: You have 3 more days to get more people for the team.", "F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?"], "article": "M: Sue, do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season? F: I don't think they have been. On Monday at lunchtime, Karen told me that they were going to do it this Friday. M: Great, that gives me 2 days to get some more people for the team.", "id": "train_1026"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: Yeah, we need more for the coming softball season.", "F: Yeah, we are all excited about the coming football season.", "F: But no one is interested in softball so far."], "article": "M: Sue, do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season? F: I don't think they have been. On Monday at lunchtime, Karen told me that they were going to do it this Friday. M: Great, that gives me 2 days to get some more people for the team. F: Yeah, just have them come to the meeting on Friday after work and we'll get them all signed up. M: Cool. I think I have at least 3 people who want to play.", "id": "train_1027"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: You are right. I will be at the top of my class this year, mom.", "M: Yes. It is likely that Jason will be at the top of his class this year.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "M: Right. Our neighbor Mark will be the top student of his class this year."], "article": "F: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently? M: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying. F: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year.", "id": "train_1028"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: It is great that Mark is hoping to become a professor.", "F: That is great. Going to Harvard University is good for Jason.", "F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "F: You are right. I am hoping to go to Harvard University."], "article": "F: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently? M: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying. F: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year. M: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University.", "id": "train_1029"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I don't know. Jim is not a qualified singer at all. Though chose the right song, he sings bad.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: I don't know. Let's go to the auditorium and watch the contest.", "F: I don't know. Jim sings very well on TV."], "article": "M: Have you ever heard a voice worse than gyms and he's been singing out of tune? F: Don't be so mean. I think he sings well, he just hasn't chosen the right song yet. M: So what kind of song is he could at?", "id": "train_103"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: I know Mark is interested in Law and he is hoping to go to Harvard University.", "F: It is good that Mark is interested in both football and study.", "F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "F: It seems that Mark is interested in football. Good for him."], "article": "F: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently? M: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying. F: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year. M: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University. F: Great. Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future. M: Maybe, but sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change. F: How about the younger one? M: Well, Mark's teachers say he has ability, but he rarely does his best. He does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football.", "id": "train_1030"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?", "M: That is right. I should talk with Mark with his future plan. I feel worried about him.", "M: Good idea. I should talk to my wife about my two daughters. They are too naughty.", "M: Thanks for your advice. I will have a talk with Mark about his plan for Harvard University."], "article": "F: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently? M: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying. F: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year. M: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University. F: Great. Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future. M: Maybe, but sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change. F: How about the younger one? M: Well, Mark's teachers say he has ability, but he rarely does his best. He does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football. F: But he can make his fortune at football. People can make a lot of money from sports now. M: My wife always worries about their future. She wants Mark to study law. I don't believe in forcing them. But I wonder how Mark will progress over the next few years. F: Perhaps you, you can have a talk with him now to find out what he's thinking about his studies and future plans.", "id": "train_1031"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: You studied in Japan for 5 years? That's a very long time.", "F: You studied in Australia for 5 years? That's a very long time.", "F: It is awesome to study in Australia for a year."], "article": "F: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences? M: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years.", "id": "train_1032"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: You must have had a good time going primary school in your home country Canada.", "F: Your home country Japan is a very good place for studying.", "F: You must love studying in your home country America best.", "F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it."], "article": "F: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences? M: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years. F: Is that so? Did you also study in your home country Canada? M: Yes, of course. I went to primary school in Canada.", "id": "train_1033"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: It seems like they all like to hold parties in pubs.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "F: And their teachers won't be annoyed when they hold parties in their classrooms?", "F: American teenagers are so warm-hearted to hold parties at their own houses."], "article": "F: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences? M: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years. F: Is that so? Did you also study in your home country Canada? M: Yes, of course. I went to primary school in Canada. F: You've had quite a lot of experiences around the world. M: Yes, it's been interesting. F: So what did you and your friends like to do for fun when you were in America? M: Well, teenagers all like to have parties and American students like to have parties at their own houses. Every weekend different students would invite me to their places, and we would have a great time.", "id": "train_1034"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: Why is the Tower Bridge moving down?", "F: Oh, it is holding back a ship. Why doesn't it give way?", "F: It is giving way to a small ship.", "F: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?"], "article": "M: Now, this is Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London and in its architecture, you will recognize different styles. F: Wow, it's really splendid. M: There, to the left, you will see a small Street called Downing Street No.10, the last of its 10 houses has always been the living place of the British Prime Minister. F: Oh, is that the Tower Bridge? M: Yeah, look, the bridges parting in the middle and the two halves are moving upwards, a big ship is passing underneath.", "id": "train_1035"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: Why do you think that eating sushi with hands is unhealthy and unacceptable?", "F: Why do you think that eating sushi with hands is rude and unacceptable?", "F: So you are fine with people eating sushi with hands, aren't you?", "F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?"], "article": "F: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura? M: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands. F: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant? M: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant.", "id": "train_1036"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: It's a sauce. But I prefer eating sushi directly.", "M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: It's a sauce. I like to eat sushi with the sauce.", "M: It's a sauce. I always eat sushi with vegetables."], "article": "F: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura? M: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands. F: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant? M: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant. F: Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight? M: Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi. F: Wasabi? What's wasabi?", "id": "train_1037"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "F: I don't think I'll have wasabi. I always get uncomfortable eating it.", "F: The sushi with wasabi makes me starved. It's not spicy at all.", "F: I think sushi with wasabi on it tastes good. I'll have more."], "article": "F: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura? M: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands. F: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant? M: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant. F: Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight? M: Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi. F: Wasabi? What's wasabi? M: Wasabi is a sauce, which gives sushi a spicy flavor. F: Oh, you mean the green stuff, which always makes my tears come out? M: Correct. Some restaurants actually give you wasabi along with your sushi dish so that you can control the hotness.", "id": "train_1038"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: I've written a letter to your father. I don't like email.", "F: I've written a letter to you. I don't like email.", "F: I've written a letter to my father and I want to get it in the post before dusk. I don't like email."], "article": "M: Why are you taking everything out of your bag Lily? F: I'm looking for a stamp. I know I've got one in here somewhere. M: A stamp? F: Yeah, I've written a letter to my father and I want to get it in the post before midday. M: You've written a letter? Why not just use email?", "id": "train_1039"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: It doesn't matter. You look cool. You're not nervous at all.", "F: It doesn't matter. We haven't seen each other before, so it's normal for you to feel a little awkward.", "F: It doesn't matter. You're as polite as ever.", "F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?"], "article": "M: Wow, this dance is surely cool. There are so many people here. Ah, what's your name? F: Susan, Susan Dors. You really don't know who I am? You sit behind me in geography class. M: Oh yeah, you're right. I guess I'm just used to looking at the back of your head, not your face. F: Are you OK? You're so nervous. M: I'm sorry for my strange behavior. I don't know why I pretended I didn't know who you were. I just didn't know how to start the conversation.", "id": "train_104"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "M: Why do you prefer typing on a cold keyboard than writing letters on paper?", "M: Why do you have the hobby of writing letters on paper?", "M: What? You don't know how to use email!"], "article": "M: Why are you taking everything out of your bag Lily? F: I'm looking for a stamp. I know I've got one in here somewhere. M: A stamp? F: Yeah, I've written a letter to my father and I want to get it in the post before midday. M: You've written a letter? Why not just use email? F: Well. Some feelings are better to be written on real paper instead of being typed on a cold keyboard. Oh, here, I find it. It's stuck in my phone case.", "id": "train_1040"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: Oh, you find the stamp which is stuck in you phone case.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "M: But actually, the stamp is stuck in your purse.", "M: But actually, the stamp is under your keyboard."], "article": "M: Why are you taking everything out of your bag Lily? F: I'm looking for a stamp. I know I've got one in here somewhere. M: A stamp? F: Yeah, I've written a letter to my father and I want to get it in the post before midday. M: You've written a letter? Why not just use email? F: Well. Some feelings are better to be written on real paper instead of being typed on a cold keyboard. Oh, here, I find it. It's stuck in my phone case.", "id": "train_1041"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: Your back muscle training is useful, no wonder you like gyms.", "F: After regular trainings, your leg muscles look very beautiful, Nick.", "F: The barbell training works, as I find your back muscles beautiful."], "article": "F: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym? M: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know.", "id": "train_1042"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: I agree. Many people go there for chatting and you will be involved in endless talks.", "F: You mean gyms lack fitness equipment, so you can't do barbell trainings there.", "F: I understand that you never go to gyms as they always charge too much money.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?"], "article": "F: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym? M: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know. F: Why not? M: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine and talk with others for like 45 minutes,", "id": "train_1043"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: The bag is made of animal skin. $525.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "F: It is made of cloth. $525.", "F: It is made of artificial leather. $525."], "article": "M: Excuse me, how much do you charge for the bag? F: Let me see, uh that one cause $550. M: That is very expensive. Will $500 to? F: The bag is made of real crocodile leather. I assure you it's worth every penny. M: So the discount?", "id": "train_1044"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "M: OK. I'll pay by credit card.", "M: I'll pay by check. Oh no, I really like to pay in cash", "M: I'll pay by check."], "article": "M: Excuse me, how much do you charge for the bag? F: Let me see, uh that one cause $550. M: That is very expensive. Will $500 to? F: The bag is made of real crocodile leather. I assure you it's worth every penny. M: So the discount? F: $525 is the lowest I can go. M: OK. Do you accept checks here? F: Yes, we also accept credit card and cash.", "id": "train_1045"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: Great. Seeing a car show is a great activity for Thanksgiving.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: Wow! Going to a play is an exciting activity on Christmas.", "F: Good. It is meaningful for you to see a car show on your birthday."], "article": "F: Hi Joe, many people in our Department or leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do? M: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs and I probably would go to the auto a car show. What about you aerial? What's your plan?", "id": "train_1046"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: That is good. You will have a nice party in Orlando.", "M: That is great. Have a good time at the party in Toronto.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "M: Thank you. Staying at home in the summer is good for you."], "article": "F: Hi Joe, many people in our Department or leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do? M: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs and I probably would go to the auto a car show. What about you aerial? What's your plan? F: I am going to do some traveling with my family. M: Oh? Where to? F: Toronto and on our way we're going to visit my aunt Betty in Kingston. M: That's exciting. How long do you plan to stay? F: 2 days. I have a get together party with my college friends in Toronto. Oh, I'm afraid I've got to go now. My husband is waiting for me and we'll have to pick up Daniel from school. Have a nice holiday, Joe.", "id": "train_1047"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: Goodbye. Remember to call up Betty to pick up Daniel.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "M: You, too. You need to hurry up to pick up Daniel on time.", "M: Goodbye. Buying some DVDs for the new year is so good."], "article": "F: Hi Joe, many people in our Department or leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do? M: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs and I probably would go to the auto a car show. What about you aerial? What's your plan? F: I am going to do some traveling with my family. M: Oh? Where to? F: Toronto and on our way we're going to visit my aunt Betty in Kingston. M: That's exciting. How long do you plan to stay? F: 2 days. I have a get together party with my college friends in Toronto. Oh, I'm afraid I've got to go now. My husband is waiting for me and we'll have to pick up Daniel from school. Have a nice holiday, Joe.", "id": "train_1048"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: As your best fellow worker, I will tell you my plan for Thanksgiving.", "F: You are my best friend in the class, I will tell you my way to celebrate the new year.", "F: I will tell you my plan for the new year. You are my favorite fellow worker.", "F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it."], "article": "F: Hi Joe, many people in our Department or leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do? M: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs and I probably would go to the auto a car show. What about you aerial? What's your plan?", "id": "train_1049"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "F: It's okay that you didn't recognize me. I didn't know you were sitting behind me in geography class.", "F: Now you know me, nice to meet you and what's your name?", "F: When you didn't know what else to say, asking people's names is a good choice, but I didn't know we had a geography lesson together."], "article": "M: Wow, this dance is surely cool. There are so many people here. Ah, what's your name? F: Susan, Susan Dors. You really don't know who I am? You sit behind me in geography class. M: Oh yeah, you're right. I guess I'm just used to looking at the back of your head, not your face. F: Are you OK? You're so nervous. M: I'm sorry for my strange behavior. I don't know why I pretended I didn't know who you were. I just didn't know how to start the conversation.", "id": "train_105"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "F: Don't worry sir. I'll contact the staff from the hotel to get your bag back.", "F: So you didn't leave your name or address on the bag, did you?", "F: You left your bag at the airport? Don't worry. I'll contact the workers there."], "article": "F: Ladies and gentlemen, we are flying to San Francisco. M: Excuse me, Miss. F: Yes, sir. What's wrong? M: It's terrible. F: Are you feeling airsick? M: No. I've just realized I don't have my travel bag with me. F: Don't worry sir. Can you tell me what your bag is like? M: A small blue one made of leather with my name and address on it, a Brown basketball toy tide to the belt and my black wallet inside it. F: Can you remember where you last saw it? M: Let me see. Oh I must have left it by your airline counter at the airport when I registered my luggage.", "id": "train_1050"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: There is a black basketball toy on your bag, right?", "F: I see. There is a brown football toy on your bag.", "F: I see. There is a brown basketball toy on your bag.", "F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it."], "article": "F: Ladies and gentlemen, we are flying to San Francisco. M: Excuse me, Miss. F: Yes, sir. What's wrong? M: It's terrible. F: Are you feeling airsick? M: No. I've just realized I don't have my travel bag with me. F: Don't worry sir. Can you tell me what your bag is like? M: A small blue one made of leather with my name and address on it, a Brown basketball toy tide to the belt and my black wallet inside it.", "id": "train_1051"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: I've already decided to watch TV at home.", "M: I don't want to go out in case I miss today's ping-pong match on TV.", "M: It's impossible for me to go skating for having a pain in my knees.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?"], "article": "F: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today. M: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better. F: Well, how about going skating? M: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too. F: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy. M: No, I'm not. You know there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay at home and watch it. F: OK, you stay. And I'll play with Helen.", "id": "train_1052"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "M: It's up to you whether you'd like to go out with Helen or stay at home.", "M: Helen and I both really don't feel like going out.", "M: It'll be very kind of you if you can take Harry to hospital."], "article": "F: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today. M: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better. F: Well, how about going skating? M: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too. F: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy. M: No, I'm not. You know there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay at home and watch it. F: OK, you stay. And I'll play with Helen.", "id": "train_1053"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: Really? Your aunt hasn't been well these days and you will leave tomorrow morning to see her?", "M: Really? Your uncle hasn't been well these days and you will leave the day after tomorrow?", "M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "M: Really? Your uncle was dead and you will leave the day after tomorrow?"], "article": "M: Hello. F: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow.", "id": "train_1054"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: So, the train arrives there at about 15:00 and your uncle will meet you at the station.", "M: OK, I see. Your aunt will meet you at the station but she can't drive.", "M: So, you will go to there by plane and your sister will meet you at the station."], "article": "M: Hello. F: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow. M: Oh, really? Where does he live? F: He lives in Dalian. And I'm going there by train because I don't like the bus. M: How long will the train journey take? F: Well, the train leaves at 6:00 in the morning and arrives there at about 10:00. M: Who will meet you at the station? F: My aunt is going to meet me. She can drive.", "id": "train_1055"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: Oh, since the train arrives there at about 3:00, you need to wear more clothes because the weather will be cool and dry.", "M: Okay. The weather will be hot and wet, and your aunt is going to meet you at the station, so you don't need to wear the coat.", "M: Okay. As the weather will be cool and wet, don't forget to wear more clothes.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?"], "article": "M: Hello. F: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow. M: Oh, really? Where does he live? F: He lives in Dalian. And I'm going there by train because I don't like the bus. M: How long will the train journey take? F: Well, the train leaves at 6:00 in the morning and arrives there at about 10:00. M: Who will meet you at the station? F: My aunt is going to meet me. She can drive. M: What is the weather like there? F: It is cold and wet.", "id": "train_1056"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "M: So, you will leave to see your dad the day after tomorrow because you need his help.", "M: So, you will leave to see your uncle tomorrow because he is not well these days.", "M: Oh, I see. You will go there by train to see your uncle because he is not well these days."], "article": "M: Hello. F: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow. M: Oh, really? Where does he live? F: He lives in Dalian. And I'm going there by train because I don't like the bus.", "id": "train_1057"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: Sure. I will go shopping on Sunday morning.", "M: Thanks for inviting me to the tea on Saturday morning.", "M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "M: Thank you. I need to go shopping on Saturday morning."], "article": "M: Hello, 75610. F: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday? M: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time. F: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday.", "id": "train_1058"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: You will make cake for me? That's wonderful.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: Nice! Come to tea with us on Sunday and bring your cake.", "F: Great! Come to have tea with us on Sunday."], "article": "M: Hello, 75610. F: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday? M: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time. F: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday. M: And there's a special TV program I want to watch. I think it's on at about 5:30. F: That's alright. Come and watch it here. I'll make one of my chocolate cakes. M: Who can resist your cakes? Fine, tea on Sunday then.", "id": "train_1059"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?", "M: You are not alone. By the way, the pop playing at the dance sounds awful.", "M: No, you are not the only. Anyway, I like the blues playing at the dance.", "M: But I really don't like the rock and roll playing at the dance."], "article": "M: Wow, this dance is surely cool. There are so many people here. Ah, what's your name? F: Susan, Susan Dors. You really don't know who I am? You sit behind me in geography class. M: Oh yeah, you're right. I guess I'm just used to looking at the back of your head, not your face. F: Are you OK? You're so nervous. M: I'm sorry for my strange behavior. I don't know why I pretended I didn't know who you were. I just didn't know how to start the conversation. F: That's OK. It's refreshing to talk to somebody who's actually honest for once, so do you like this music? M: Not really. I prefer rock and roll mostly. But I like to listen to blues when I'm alone. Anything but this pop stuff. F: Oh my gosh. I totally agree. I thought I was the only one.", "id": "train_106"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: Yeah. I also hope that my salary will raise on Monday.", "M: Thanks. I wish my salary will raise on Thursday.", "M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "M: Thank you. I hope I can get the salary raised on Tuesday."], "article": "M: Hello, 75610. F: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday? M: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time. F: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday. M: And there's a special TV program I want to watch. I think it's on at about 5:30. F: That's alright. Come and watch it here. I'll make one of my chocolate cakes. M: Who can resist your cakes? Fine, tea on Sunday then. F: Good. And good luck on Tuesday. I hope you get your salary raised.", "id": "train_1060"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: Bob, I know your homeland America has a traditional cultural background.", "M: Joe, you Canadians always want to have no children, can you tell me the reasons?", "M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: You Chinese people attach great importance to family, I can totally understand."], "article": "M: Yes, we can have as many as we want. But most people decide to have only one or two. And some people decide not to have any. F: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.", "id": "train_1061"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "M: I know that you can understand all of these!", "M: Joey, why do you find it hard to believe?", "M: Why do you say the price control policy is unreasonable?"], "article": "M: Yes, we can have as many as we want. But most people decide to have only one or two. And some people decide not to have any. F: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now. M: Some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel. And others see so many problems in the world that they refused to bring children into such a difficult environment. F: It's understandable.", "id": "train_1062"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "F: Yes. I think you should go to the English schools. It's really helpful.", "F: Why are you going to the English school? Although it's helpful to me, it doesn't suit you.", "F: I don't know you but I find the additional course in English schools is easy but not helpful."], "article": "M: Lily, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well. F: What's the problem? M: You are quite good at English. Can you help me with it? F: Sure, but you'd better take an additional course in some English schools. M: English schools? What's that? F: This kind of school is good at helping people to improve their English. M: Is that different from our school's English course? F: Yes. Before you start your training, they will test you on your English first. M: Then? F: Then they will recommend you the class that suits you. M: Really? How good can my English get there? F: You see how well I am doing. I studied there, too. M: Alright. I'll tell my father about it.", "id": "train_1063"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: Why do they charge such high fees? What's more, how can they know my English ability without any tests?", "M: Our high school will test my English before training, right?", "M: Why do they need to test my English before training?", "M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?"], "article": "M: Lily, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well. F: What's the problem? M: You are quite good at English. Can you help me with it? F: Sure, but you'd better take an additional course in some English schools. M: English schools? What's that? F: This kind of school is good at helping people to improve their English. M: Is that different from our school's English course? F: Yes. Before you start your training, they will test you on your English first.", "id": "train_1064"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?", "F: So you get the news on the local newspaper.", "F: So you get the news on the radio.", "F: So you get the news on TV."], "article": "F: Anything interesting on now? M: No, I was reading a local news report about a big fire.", "id": "train_1065"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: So 30 people died in this big fire.", "F: So 30 people were lost in this fire.", "F: So a big fire broke out in the forest.", "F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?"], "article": "F: Anything interesting on now? M: No, I was reading a local news report about a big fire. F: Where was the fire? M: In the center of the city. F: Has anyone got injured? M: Yes, at least 30 people were injured. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.", "id": "train_1066"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: Great! Thanks for helping mom make supper.", "F: Great! I'll make the supper.", "F: Great! Thanks for talking about the news.", "F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?"], "article": "F: Anything interesting on now? M: No, I was reading a local news report about a big fire. F: Where was the fire? M: In the center of the city. F: Has anyone got injured? M: Yes, at least 30 people were injured. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported. F: Thank goodness. Tom, I need to go out in about 15 minutes and I will come back around 7:00. Could you make supper tonight? M: OK, when will mom come back for supper tonight? F: She will get home around 6:30. I'll come back for supper, too. M: I'll get supper ready right before you get back.", "id": "train_1067"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: Yeah, and mom will come back at 7:00.", "F: Yeah, and dad will come back at 6:30.", "F: Yeah, and mom will come back at 6:30.", "F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?"], "article": "F: Anything interesting on now? M: No, I was reading a local news report about a big fire. F: Where was the fire? M: In the center of the city. F: Has anyone got injured? M: Yes, at least 30 people were injured. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported. F: Thank goodness. Tom, I need to go out in about 15 minutes and I will come back around 7:00. Could you make supper tonight? M: OK, when will mom come back for supper tonight? F: She will get home around 6:30. I'll come back for supper, too. M: I'll get supper ready right before you get back.", "id": "train_1068"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: You're right, Lucy. You guys look like each other a lot.", "M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?", "M: You're right, Lily. You and your sister are studying in the same class.", "M: You're right, Lily. You guys look like each other a lot."], "article": "M: Hi, Lily, what a surprise to see you here! Aren't you on a holiday with Mike in Paris now? F: Sorry, I'm not Lily. I'm her sister Lucy. M: Gosh, you two really look like each other. Are you twins? F: Yes. She is 20 minutes older than me.", "id": "train_1069"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: I'm a dentist and work in a hospital.", "M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?", "M: I'm working on an airplane. Japan.", "M: I'm a cook work in a restaurant."], "article": "F: So how's your new job going, David? M: It's going really well. I started 2 months ago and it's great. F: Which countries are you flying to?", "id": "train_107"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: So you and Lily are classmates.", "F: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "F: So you and Lucy are classmates.", "F: So you and Lucy are brother and sister."], "article": "M: Hi, Lily, what a surprise to see you here! Aren't you on a holiday with Mike in Paris now? F: Sorry, I'm not Lily. I'm her sister Lucy. M: Gosh, you two really look like each other. Are you twins? F: Yes. She is 20 minutes older than me. M: It must be interesting to have a twin sister. F: Well, not so interesting. We have to share almost everything. So are you a friend of Lily's? M: We're just in the same class. Are you seeing anyone off here?", "id": "train_1070"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: Sounds great! You can pick your friend up and eat dinner with me and my sister Lucy.", "F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?", "F: Sounds great! You can wait for your friend and then eat dinner with me and my sister Lucy.", "F: Sounds great! You can see your friend off and then eat dinner with me and my sister Lucy."], "article": "M: Hi, Lily, what a surprise to see you here! Aren't you on a holiday with Mike in Paris now? F: Sorry, I'm not Lily. I'm her sister Lucy. M: Gosh, you two really look like each other. Are you twins? F: Yes. She is 20 minutes older than me. M: It must be interesting to have a twin sister. F: Well, not so interesting. We have to share almost everything. So are you a friend of Lily's? M: We're just in the same class. Are you seeing anyone off here? F: In fact, I'm taking a flight to Beijing. I like traveling. What about you? M: I came with a friend. She's going to New Zealand for her summer holiday.", "id": "train_1071"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: Okay, we can see the movie first and then you can have a walk with Tom.", "F: All right, call me when you finish the film. If you have time, we can go for a walk at the park nearby.", "F: Can I join the walk with you and Tom? I feel so tired that I need some fresh air.", "F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it."], "article": "F: Mike, I'm calling to ask you if you go for a walk with me at the park tonight. M: That depends. I will go to the cinema with Tom this afternoon. If I come back early, I will take a walk with you.", "id": "train_1072"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: No problem, I will call you around 5:00 pm as soon as the film ends. I will go with you if there is no other plan.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "M: Sorry, I can't call you at 5:30 pm for the film will end that time and I am not sure I can go out the cinema.", "F: I will call you at 6:00 pm for the movie just ends at six."], "article": "F: Mike, I'm calling to ask you if you go for a walk with me at the park tonight. M: That depends. I will go to the cinema with Tom this afternoon. If I come back early, I will take a walk with you. F: When is the movie over? M: At about 5:00 o'clock. F: Well, give me a call around 5:30 pm and tell me about your plan.", "id": "train_1073"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: OK. Taking bus to the train station is good for you.", "F: It is great that you can take Jim's car to the airport.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: Great. Jim will drive you to the train station."], "article": "F: Tom, today is already July fifth. You are leaving for London in 5 days. Have you booked a flight ticket? M: Yes, I did that this morning. F: Will you go to the airport by bus or by taxi? M: Jim will go to the airport that morning to give me a lift.", "id": "train_1074"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: I understand. I'll ring your brother later, Mary. Can you tell him that I want to speak to him?", "M: Alright. Please tell your son John to come to my office after he arrives at school, thanks.", "M: Since you are in class, I'll stop bothering. Tell your desk-mate John I want to find him.", "M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?"], "article": "F: Hello, this is Mary speaking. Who's that? M: It's me, Peter. F: Oh, hello, Peter, whom do you want to speak to? M: Can I speak to John? F: No, you can't speak to him now. M: Isn't he in right now? F: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy. M: What is he doing, may I know? F: He is getting ready for school. Grandmother is combing his hair. Sister is looking for his coat. Mother is putting textbooks into his schoolbag. Goodbye, I've got to go now. I am holding the door open. The school bus is coming.", "id": "train_1075"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: So John is putting his shoes on so he can send daughter Mary to school.", "M: Since John is talking to Mary now, please tell your boss that I'll call him later.", "M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?", "M: I didn't know he is so busy preparing for going to school. I'll talk to him later."], "article": "F: Hello, this is Mary speaking. Who's that? M: It's me, Peter. F: Oh, hello, Peter, whom do you want to speak to? M: Can I speak to John? F: No, you can't speak to him now. M: Isn't he in right now? F: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy. M: What is he doing, may I know? F: He is getting ready for school. Grandmother is combing his hair. Sister is looking for his coat. Mother is putting textbooks into his schoolbag. Goodbye, I've got to go now. I am holding the door open. The school bus is coming.", "id": "train_1076"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["F: The taxi we called hasn't come yet. You can talk with him for a while.", "F: Sorry that John is already on the school bus. I'll tell my son to call you later.", "F: John take the school bus to and back from school. You know the schedule.", "F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?"], "article": "F: Hello, this is Mary speaking. Who's that? M: It's me, Peter. F: Oh, hello, Peter, whom do you want to speak to? M: Can I speak to John? F: No, you can't speak to him now. M: Isn't he in right now? F: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy. M: What is he doing, may I know? F: He is getting ready for school. Grandmother is combing his hair. Sister is looking for his coat. Mother is putting textbooks into his schoolbag. Goodbye, I've got to go now. I am holding the door open. The school bus is coming. M: In that case, I'll ring him again this afternoon. Bye.", "id": "train_1077"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: I can imagine the mess. At least four of your family members are helping him.", "M: With only you, John and mother in your family, you can be busy at some time.", "M: John is back home now and is busy making dinner with four family members?", "M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?"], "article": "F: Hello, this is Mary speaking. Who's that? M: It's me, Peter. F: Oh, hello, Peter, whom do you want to speak to? M: Can I speak to John? F: No, you can't speak to him now. M: Isn't he in right now? F: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy. M: What is he doing, may I know? F: He is getting ready for school. Grandmother is combing his hair. Sister is looking for his coat. Mother is putting textbooks into his schoolbag. Goodbye, I've got to go now. I am holding the door open. The school bus is coming.", "id": "train_1078"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: So you want me put an ad on newspaper for you to sell your furniture?", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "F: Do you ask this for selling your garden supplies?", "F: I wanna know if you ask me to put an ad for you to sell your apartment."], "article": "M: I'd like to put an ad in the newspaper, please? F: A classified ad? M: Yes, I want to sell my furniture. I'm moving.", "id": "train_1079"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?", "M: These jobs are not very tiring actually. I help nervous or sick passengers.", "M: It's a well-paid job and not so tiring. I help nervous or sick passengers.", "M: I am tiring. I help nervous or sick passengers."], "article": "F: So how's your new job going, David? M: It's going really well. I started 2 months ago and it's great. F: Which countries are you flying to? M: Mostly those in South America. F: Do you have time to look around different cities? M: I'm too tired after we land. F: Well, I know you serve drinks and meals and explained safety rules. What other duties do you have?", "id": "train_108"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?", "F: Because of your move, you have to sell your belongings, right?", "F: The reason of buying furniture is your move, is it?", "F: Because you prefer the new things, you want to sell your belongings?"], "article": "M: I'd like to put an ad in the newspaper, please? F: A classified ad? M: Yes, I want to sell my furniture. I'm moving.", "id": "train_1080"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["F: Are you seriously about to pay it in cash?", "F: Are you going to do the payment with your check?", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?", "F: You are going to pay me by credit card, right?"], "article": "M: I'd like to put an ad in the newspaper, please? F: A classified ad? M: Yes, I want to sell my furniture. I'm moving. F: I see. May I have your name, please? M: Bill Marten. F: And your address? M: The garden apartment on Books Road. F: Well, the price depends on the size not on the words. So if you want to use shorter words, that might save you some money. M: Oh, that's a good idea. I have everything written out here, but I'll just check it over before I give it to you. Maybe I should use phrases instead of sentences. F: Would you like to pay cash or by credit card? M: I'll probably be gone before a bill could be sent. I'm going to pay cash.", "id": "train_1081"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: He stayed until the next morning!", "M: He stayed until the next morning! You must have seen he stayed until you leave at the dinner party as you were there, too.", "M: He didn't stay very long but I deeply regretted having him because he ate too much.", "M: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?"], "article": "F: How was your dinner party? M: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves. F: That's nice. M: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave. F: Really? How late did he stay this time?", "id": "train_1082"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: I don't think so. He was just a little bit shy and was nice the whole time.", "M: I don't think so. Although he was a little bit impolite but he just stayed a little while.", "M: It is too hard to ask someone to leave although he was impolite."], "article": "F: How was your dinner party? M: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves. F: That's nice. M: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave. F: Really? How late did he stay this time? M: Until 2 o'clock in the morning. And we both had to get up early the next day. F: Oh, he shouldn't have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.", "id": "train_1083"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: So there are nine most beautiful subways in China, right?", "F: Oh, I didn't know that there are nine most beautiful subways in the world.", "F: There are nineteen most beautiful subways on the earth? That's a lot.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?"], "article": "M: Jane, have you ridden the subway? F: Yes, I go to work by underground everyday. M: On the Internet, there are 9 most beautiful subways in the world.", "id": "train_1084"} |
{"answers": "B", "options": ["F: I\u2019m sorry, I don\u2019t understand. Could you say it again?", "F: No problem. I just went to Shanghai last month.", "F: Sure. I just went to Shanghai last week.", "F: No problem. I just went to Beijing last month."], "article": "M: Jane, have you ridden the subway? F: Yes, I go to work by underground everyday. M: On the Internet, there are 9 most beautiful subways in the world. F: Is the Shanghai Bund Tourist Tunnel included in it? M: Yes. Have you been there? F: Yes, I went to Shanghai last month. The Bund Tourist Tunnel connects two best attractions of Shanghai, the Bund and Lujiazui. The tunnel itself is like a light show. You will see the flashing lights, colorful lines and circling images projected on to the real walls. M: Yes, it is so magical. Can you show me other subways?", "id": "train_1085"} |
{"answers": "D", "options": ["F: Mr. Director, as an actress, I can' t answer any questions of you.", "F: I\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?", "F: Mr. Reporter, I am an actress! I will not answer any questions!", "F: As an actress, I think your question is interesting, Mr. Reporter."], "article": "M: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions? F: Go ahead, please. M: I hear that you are going to put on a new play soon. I'd like to know about what you do in the play. Could you explain exactly what you do?", "id": "train_1086"} |
{"answers": "A", "options": ["M: Your character is a young lady. That' s amazing!", "M: Oh my! You act a young lady in the TV drama!", "M: I didn\u2019t hear you. Please could you tell me again?", "M: Why do you want to write the TV drama play?"], "article": "M: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions? F: Go ahead, please. M: I hear that you are going to put on a new play soon. I'd like to know about what you do in the play. Could you explain exactly what you do? F: OK, it's a comedy. The director asked me to play the part of a young lady. We are very busy practicing.", "id": "train_1087"} |
{"answers": "C", "options": ["M: Why do you want to be a singer? Mr. Smith.", "M: Mr. Smith' s dream is to be a director.", "M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.", "M: Bob, you've already became a film star!"], "article": "M: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions? F: Go ahead, please. M: I hear that you are going to put on a new play soon. I'd like to know about what you do in the play. Could you explain exactly what you do? F: OK, it's a comedy. The director asked me to play the part of a young lady. We are very busy practicing. M: When will the play be put on? F: We plan to put it on next week. M: How do you enjoy your work? F: Very much, but we have to practice a lot. We practice the movements and try to remember the lines. M: What do you plan to do after this play? F: I intend to take part in a film and I'll try to work as a director.", "id": "train_1088"} |
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