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[ "m : ok , i will follow your advice to go to the shop to replace the camera next time .", "m : ok , next time i will follow your advice to choose a good angle when we take pictures .", "m : ok , i will follow your advice to keep the camera clean when we take pictures .", "m : i do n't agree with you . i think i need to keep the camera clean when wee take pictures ." ]
m : my camera is completely new . but look at these pictures . f : next time try cleaning it before you shoot . that will make the pictures better .
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[ "f : i see . it sounds easy for me . i can take the job as a ticket seller .", "f : ok. working as a ticket seller at the museum is good for me .", "f : i want to quit my job . i do not want to be a waitress anymore .", "f : sorry . i have been an office secretary for a while and i want to quit ." ]
f : so , eh , could you tell me something about the job ? m : sure , it 's working behind the box office , selling tickets to people that come in to buy a ticket to go and see a film .
train_1724
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[ "f : how long should i wait until robert gets here ?", "f : this is not robert , you called the wrong number .", "f : i 'm looking for ben .", "f : let me speak to sally please ." ]
m : hello , this is ben . who is that ? f : this is sally from san francisco . is robert black in ? m : hold on , please . robert , quick , someone is calling you from san francisco .
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[ "f : i know you think he should study for exams now , but he has done many exercises . he needs to relax .", "f : you are right . mark should be studying now . i 'll ask him to stop playing tennis .", "f : that 's what i think , too . with no more exams , he really should enjoy a movie now .", "f : i ca n't believe that you think he should watch a tv now . i wo n't allow him to watch tv before the exams finalize ." ]
f : mark is watching a movie on tv . m : should he be doing that now ? with exams coming up next week ?
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[ "f : maybe you can play tennis with me next time , since your favorite sport is tennis .", "f : could you please teach me how to play volleyball , as your favorite sport is volleyball ?", "f : wow , why do you regard basketball as your favorite sport ?", "f : wow , why do you regard volleyball as your favorite sport ?" ]
m : do you like to play volleyball in your spare time ? f : yes , but i especially like tennis . what about you ? m : my favorite sport is basketball .
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B
[ "m : sure , thanks ! the next month is june , so i 've got 2 months to apply the job .", "m : sure , thanks ! now is june , so i 've got enough time to apply the job .", "m : sure , thanks ! it 's already july now and i only got several days to apply the job .", "m : sure , thanks ! but it 's already august , i do n't think i can apply the job on time ." ]
f : hello , mike . it 's caroline here . i 've just been reading a paper and i found a job advertised in it that i think will be perfect for you . m : oh , what 's the job ? f : the company want a marketing manager . is n't that the kind of thing you 're looking for ? m : yes . does it say what kind of job it is ? f : the main thing seems to be that you 'll be in charge of sales planning . m : well , what sort of people are they looking for ? i suppose they want me to have an mba . f : there is nothing about that , but it does say that they are looking for someone who can speak foreign languages . well , that 's ok for you , because you 've lived abroad and you can speak german , right ? m : yes , when can i apply for the job ? f : the third of july is the closing date , so you 've got exactly a month . do you want me to email you the advert , so you can see it yourself ?
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C
[ "f : why do n't you buy some iced tea instead ?", "f : the cookies are on sale at the moment as well and it 's really cheap .", "f : it 's a really good deal . you can buy some chips to share with your family .", "f : i 'm not surprised that you like eating chips ." ]
m : i 'll order some cookies and a cup of iced tea , please . f : all right , we 're having a big sale on chips right now . 3 bags for the price of one . m : well , i do n't really need any more chips .
train_4792
B
[ "f : yes , our school has bought some new computers during the summer .", "f : yes , our school has improved the playground and put in artificial grass .", "f : yes , our school has improved the playground and put in real grass .", "f : yes , our school has built a swimming pool , but has n't imoroved the playground ." ]
m : can you believe the school year is almost here ? f : i know . every time i walk by our new school , i get a little anxious . m : why ? everything is going to be so much better . f : really ? i heard it is a lot of extra work . m : relax . we 'll get used to it . apparently , there was a huge computer room we can study in . also they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass .
train_2379
D
[ "f : i just hope we can be at the airport on time and catch our flight .", "f : oh no ! we got into an accident . we have to deal with the it first .", "f : yeah . i want to pick up our son at the train station as soon as possible .", "f : hope the accident , if any , is n't serious . i ca n't wait to see our son , too ." ]
f : does it usually take this long to get to the airport ? m : no , there must be an accident . traffic is n't normally this bad on this road . i hope we move soon . i 'm excited to see our son .
train_5477
B
[ "m : the bed has n't been moved yet . that 's the only thing before lunch .", "m : that would be nice . then i 'll just wait for my dinner , thank you .", "m : i 've just had my dinner . please help me put away the books .", "m : you would bring my dinner ? that would be so lovely of you ." ]
f : well , mister lee , i 've moved your bed to the other side of the room , and i 've put your books in order on the shelf . is there anything else you 'd like before i leave for the evening ? m : only my dinner , when will that be ready , miss yang ? f : since your foot is hurting , would you like it brought to your room ? i 'll ask miss wang to bring it in half an hour .
train_586
C
[ "f : are you playing with fire indoors ?", "f : watch people on the street . it wo n't be dangerous , if you do n't fly them .", "f : cool , keep making paper airplanes and flying them out of the window .", "f : why are you flying airplanes indoors ?" ]
f : what are you guys doing ? m : ca n't you see ? we 're making paper airplanes . f : yeah , i see that , but what are you doing with them ? m : we 're flying them , of course . f : out of the window ? m : yeah .
train_1228
D
[ "m : really ? you mean you do n't need to get to the college because you are an accountant now ?", "m : really ? you are a college student and you will have a class tomorrow and you need to get to the college ?", "m : ok , i see . you mean you are a math teacher and you will teach a class this afternoon , right ?", "m : ok , i see . and i believe you are a good maths teacher . and it is nice to meet you today ." ]
m : hello . f : oh , hi . m : please allow me to introduce myself . my name is tom . f : please to meet you . my name is alice . did you just move in next door ? m : yes , i did . have you lived here long ? f : me ? i guess so . i 've lived here for about 6 years . have you lived in america very long ? m : no , not really . when i left vietnam , i came to america and i lived with a cousin in dallas for 2 years . where do you work , alice ? f : i teach mathematics at a college . what do you do ? m : i am an accountant in a company . f : well , tom , it 's good to meet you . i have to go now . i will teach a class this evening and i need to get to the college .
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D
[ "m : really ? your car did n't break down on the highway . it was stolen so you had to walk .", "m : ok , i see . your car hit a tree on the yard so you had to walk .", "m : oh , i see . you mean your car broke down on the road . something has gone wrong with your car so you had to walk .", "m : so , you mean something has gone wrong with your car , so you had to walk ?" ]
m : what happened to you ? f : my car broke down on the highway and i had to walk .
train_4990
A
[ "f : i see . you are an engineer , are n't you ? what else did you find ?", "f : oh , you are also a policeman . why do you need to call us ?", "f : ok. you are an engineer living near the number 8 bridge , right ?", "f : i see . you are a driver and you have found a stolen bike ." ]
f : police station , can i help you ? m : yes , i 'm calling to tell you i found a car . i thought it might be a stolen car . f : i see . where exactly did you find it ? m : near the number 8 bridge along the london road ? f : can i know your name and address please ? m : henry roberts . i live at 51 eaton road . f : what do you do , mister roberts ? m : i 'm an engineer at backs at company .
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C
[ "f : this one has a better quality , and i will buy this one now .", "f : this size looks better . but i do n't like this yellow color .", "f : look ! this size is much better .", "f : this color is much better , and it will be suitable for my daughter ." ]
f : the dress i 'm trying on is too small . do you have a larger size ? m : yes , but not in that color . we have a larger one in red . f : red ? red would be lovely . m : here you are .
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D
[ "f : but why did you get up early this morning ? we do n't have any class today .", "f : why did you work on your projects late last night ? we do n't need to hand in anymore .", "f : it 's crazy that you stayed up late to watch tv last night . do you know that we need to hand in an important project today ?", "f : it 's crazy that you stayed up late to watch tv last night ." ]
f : john , you look pale . did n't you sleep last night ? m : i did sleep but i went to bed at around 2:00 , so i 'm quite sleepy . f : why ? we do n't have any important projects to hand in . m : well , the football final was on , so .
train_5261
C
[ "f : sure , you have permission from the professor to take the exam at home . now you can just go home .", "f : mike , you missed the exam because of your meeting , but the professor allowes you to have it later .", "f : it 's good to have the professor 's permission . when will you take the make up ?", "f : so the professor says that you 're exempt from any examinations ." ]
f : where were you yesterday mike ? m : i was at home asleep . f : asleep ? i thought that you had to take an exam . m : i was sick . i had a fever . i could n't get out of bed . f : you still look a little sick . you could n't go back to bed . m : i 'm going now . i just came here to speak to my professor . f : oh , what did he tell you ? m : he said that i 'd be able to take a make up .
train_3814
A
[ "f : okay . you do n't need to come and pick me up and i will get back from the railway station by bus .", "f : ok , i will get back from the railway station by car and do n't forget to come and pick me up .", "f : okay . i will get back from the railway station by train and i 'm coming back this evening .", "f : ok. do n't forget that i 'm not coming back this afternoon and i will get back from the railway station by bus tomorrow ." ]
f : hi mike , listen i 'm coming back this afternoon . and i 'll take a bus from the railway station . so you do n't need to come and pick me up . m : ok , take care and see you soon .
train_6955
C
[ "f : it seems that you 3 have the same opinion .", "f : looks like you 4 have all agreed to go to china .", "f : looks like you 4 have quite separated opinions .", "f : it seems that you 5 have the same opinion ." ]
f : do you take long vacations at new year ? m : yes , we do . we love travelling abroad around new year . we saw the pyramids last year . f : so where are you going for your vacation this year ? m : we have n't decided yet . my son wants to go to spain and my daughter wants to go to france , but my wife and i want to go to china .
train_2788
D
[ "f : you are welcome . you can get a post card anywhere . just over there . it will help you to find the nearest supermarket .", "f : you are welcome . you can get bottle of drugs at any drugstore . just over there . it will help you to find the nearest post office .", "f : you are welcome . you can get guidebook at that drugstore only . just over there . it will help you to find the nearest post office .", "f : you are welcome . you can get guidebook at any drugstore . just over there . it will help you to find the nearest post office ." ]
m : excuse me , i am a stranger here and i 'm looking for the nearest post office . f : that 's no problem , turn right at the next corner , continue four blocks and there 's one next to the police station . m : could you repeat that one more time ? f : sure , take a right at the corner and after 4 blocks . you will see a police station . it 's next door . why not buy a guidebook to the city ? you can get one at any drugstore . m : that 's a good idea , thanks a lot .
train_638
C
[ "f : okay , i see . you mean this rugby game is a monthly event and the two rugby teams are from oxford and harvard , right ?", "f : yeah , it 's the chinese version of the oxford in cambridge boat race , and the two rugby teams are from yale and cambridge .", "f : yeah , it 's the the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race , and the two rugby teams are from yale and harvard .", "f : really ? you mean it is regarded as the glory fight for the 3 universities and the two rugby teams are from yale and harvard ?" ]
m : alice , fancy that . f : yeah , bruce . fancy meeting you here . m : i am here to refresh myself . i would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game . f : what is that ? m : it is the rugby game between at yale and harvard university a yearly event.it is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities . it is the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race .
train_587
B
[ "f : yeah . you should wear your sunglasses because it is sunny outside .", "f : yeah . you should wear your sunglasses in case that your eyes hurt .", "f : yeah . you should wear your hat in case that your eyes hurt in the sunny day .", "f : you only put your sunglasses on because it makes you look cool ?" ]
f : why have you got your sunglasses on ? it 's not that sunny outside . m : i know it 's quite cool today . but i 've got a terrible headache and my eyes hurt in the light .
train_6395
A
[ "m : so you have been learning english for three years .", "m : i did n't expect that you have been learning english for only two years !", "m : you have only studied english in middle school for three months ! but you speak english very well .", "m : although you are only in junior high school , you have been learning english since primary school . you have been learning english for three years ." ]
m : excuse me . could you tell me the way to the zoo ? f : yes , it is just over there , across the street . m : thank you . oh , how did you learn to speak english so well ? f : i listen to bbc english programs every day . m : are they easy to follow ? f : yes , i use my shortwave radio and they have explanations in chinese for the difficult grammar points . m : that sounds very helpful . how long have you listened to the programs ? f : i started 3 years ago when i was in middle school .
train_3570
D
[ "m : so , you did n't give any version of what a judge does . okay , i see . let 's continue to talk about the importance of law in daily life .", "m : really ? you gave a very difficult version of what a judge does ? well , let 's continue to talk about a judge 's reflection on your job and life .", "m : you talked to them about how the computer helps people solve their problems ? ok , let 's continue to talk about the success of a children 's program .", "m : so , you gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . okay , let 's continue to talk about a judge 's reflection on your job and life ." ]
m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . m : right . what 's the best part of being a judge in court ? f : having a voice in the decision making process . there is something extremely satisfying about that . m : you 've been on the children 's program , so how do you explain your job to kids ? f : i gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . i talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems .
train_1682
B
[ "f : ok , i 'll arrange a sandwich with fries left in your room", "f : ok , i 'll prepare a cheese sandwich for you in advance .", "f : ok , a cheese sandwich will be offered to you in your double room .", "f : ok , a burger with chips will be prepared for you by the time you arrive" ]
f : sunrise hotel . good morning . m : hello , my name 's john griffin . i 'd like to make a booking for tonight please . f : ok. what kind of room do you want ? m : well , i 'm on a business trip . so i only need a single room . f : let 's look . yes , there is one left . shall i book it for you ? m : yes , please . i went to a conference and i 've stayed in your hotel twice last year . f : that 's great , so what 's your name again , please ? m : john griffin . that 's john griffin . f : that 's ok. and what time can we expect you tonight ? mister griffin . m : well , the plane lands at 9:15 pm , so by the time i get there , i 'll be hungry . is the restaurant open then ? f : i 'm afraid not , mister griffin . can i arrange to have a snack left in your room , a burger , fries , a sandwich ? m : yes , that would be great . how about a cheese sandwich with fries . f : no problem , sir . i 'll see to that . oh , the fries might be cold by the time you arrive . m : aah , yes , just the sandwich then .
train_97
C
[ "m : so , right now you 're not really busy with work and you read all the time ?", "m : ok , i see . you have a lot of time to read but you only read at work .", "m : ok , i see . you do n't have much time to read as you are busy with work .", "m : really ? you do n't like to read and you do n't have much time to read ?" ]
m : maria , do you like to read ? f : yeah . but right now i 'm really busy with work , so i do n't have alot of time to read . but when i 'm on vacation or whenever i have free time , i like to read books .
train_842
A
[ "f : i will go to america next year , so i should study english grammar well .", "f : because my old dictionary was lost and i want to buy a new one .", "f : i will have one year exchange in china so i want to buy a chinese grammar book .", "f : i have got an english grammar book last time and this time i will buy a new novel ." ]
m : hi , where will you go ? f : i will go to the bookstore . m : what book actually do you look for ? f : i look for an english grammar book written by batties simon . m : why do you want to buy a grammar book ?
train_3550
B
[ "m : i was late because my boss asked me to work overtime .", "m : i arrived early because my boss did n't ask me to work overtime .", "m : i arrived early even if my boss asked me to work overtime .", "m : i will not come to the party because i have to work overtime tonight ." ]
m : jenny , i was n't expecting you at this time . i thought you were n't getting to the party until after 7 . f : yeah , i did n't have to work overtime tonight . my boss actually let me off when he said he would . who could have guessed ?
train_5972
D
[ "m : the living room is so dirty .", "m : i have cleaned the toilet .", "m : oh , no . the bedroom has n't been cleaned yet .", "m : ok , you clean the toilet . thanks ." ]
m : so i 've cleaned the living room , the bedrooms , except for ? f : i know , the toilets . do n't worry , i 'll clean them .
train_5373
D
[ "f : stop it . you can not shout at my dog . it did not bark .", "f : i do not believe that you are telling the truth . i do not have a dog .", "f : it is useless to frighten me . it is afternoon and my dog can bark now .", "f : are you frightening me ? i will not be afraid of it . i will call the police ." ]
m : ru ru . hey , can you get your dog to stop barking ? some people are trying to sleep around here . f : now wait a minute . princes just barking because your cat is screaming all over the place . m : but do you know what time it is ? it 's 1:00 am and i 've got to get up at 6:00 to go to work . if i do n't get some sleep soon , they 'll be 1 less dog in the world .
train_121
D
[ "m : let 's watch the 20:25 football match .", "m : we need to hurry if we want to watch the 19:00 football match .", "m : we have a football match tonight at 21:30. but it 's men 's match .", "m : the football match begins at 21:30 , so we can have dinner first ." ]
m : do you know the programs for tonight ? f : yes , tv programs for tonight . 1900 english learning for children , 2025 science and health , 2130 star sports , women 's football match .
train_5604
A
[ "f : yes , i know you really like this job .", "f : yes , you do n't like this job at all .", "f : you refuse my offer ? what 's wrong with you ?", "f : you want to change the working time ." ]
f : this job is for 3 days a week , monday , friday and saturday . are you ok with that ? m : emm , i was hoping to have saturday free , but i need the job . so can you tell me what exactly i will do ?
train_5033
C
[ "m : it helps me get my mind off my work so i began to collect stamps since i was a teenager .", "m : but a rare set of stamps is worth a fortune.so it is good that you like collecting stamps .", "m : but a rare set of stamps is worth a fortune .", "m : building a good stamp collection is not difficult so i began to collect stamps since i was a teenager ." ]
m : my doctor says i need an outside interest to get my mind off my work . can you suggest a hobby ? f : well , electronics might be fun , but you do n't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment , do you ? m : no , i do n't want to buy expensive equipment . i just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable . do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting ? f : collecting umbrellas ? i 've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies , but i 've never heard of that one . you do n't play a musical instrument , do you ? m : yes , i play the violin , but i want to do something different . what 's your hobby ? f : my hobby is stamp collecting . i 've been collecting stamps since my childhood . and it 's a lot of fun . have you ever had a stamp collection ? m : no . i 've never had a stamp collection . it 's difficult and it takes a long time to build a good stamp collection , does n't it ? f : yes , building a good collection takes a long time . but a rare set of stamps can be very valuable . i can see that you 're not interested in stamp collecting . so how about sports ?
train_493
B
[ "m : yes my birthday is in january . and it is nine months away .", "m : although my birthday is in june . but i need an ipad now .", "m : yes my birthday is in march . and it is nine months away .", "m : yes my birthday is in june . and it is nine months away ." ]
m : mom ? f : what are you doing here down at the beach ? i thought you said you were going to buy some things for school ? m : uh , i did buy some things . f : well , what did you buy ? what do you have in your backpack ? m : let 's see , i have 3 notebooks , 5 pencils , 2 erasers and ... f : wait , two smartphones ? what do you need with two smartphones ? m : well , i use one to call you and dad , and the other to call my uh , my teachers . yeah , that 's it . f : right . and what else did you buy ? m : um , i have a new ipad . you know , my birthday is coming up . f : your birthday is n't until june that 6 months away ?
train_3985
C
[ "m : ok , then we can go swimming together this week .", "m : wow , you are going to camp in the mountain this weekend ! sounds great !", "m : yeah , hiking is a good choice .", "m : it 's a coincidence that i 'm going hiking this week , so we can go together ." ]
m : hey , lucy , i want to go swimming this weekend . do you want to come with me ? f : jack and i plan to go for a hike in the mountains .
train_5375
B
[ "m : so , as a stewardess , you mean the flights are not fully booked on that day ?", "m : really ? as a booking clerk , you mean both flights have seats available ?", "m : really ? as a booking clerk , you mean they have one flights : at 9:30 am ?", "m : so , you mean as a customer , you mean the next available flight is on may third ?" ]
f : hello , china travel agency . can i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to travel to london . so i want to make a reservation for me on may fourth . f : just a moment , please . i 'm sorry , but the flights are fully booked on that day . the next available flight is on may fifth . they have 2 flights : one at 9:30 am and the other at 2:00 pm . both flights have seats available .
train_3598
A
[ "f : okay . we will meet around 12:30. oh , i am so excited that we will meet to do some sports .", "f : okay . and if you want to catch your train , you do n't need to go now . we 'll meet around 11:30 .", "f : so , you mean you will not take your bag right now and run ? oh , hurry up . we will meet around 11:00 .", "f : yeah , it must be nearly 10:30 already . as we will meet around 12:30 , you do n't need to hurry ." ]
f : hello , jim . looking forward to seeing you . it 's not a bad journey , really . m : but what do i do when there ? how can i get to your place ? f : do n't worry . when you get to waterloo , take the underground to regents park . i 'll meet you there at the gate , which will be obvious when you get there . you ca n't miss it . by the way , when are you leaving ? m : i am ready now . i 'll get the ... the 1138 , a southern train , i think it is . that 's non-stop to waterloo and do i get the underground there ? f : that 's it . you will go straight there on the underground . you want the bakerloo line to regents park . it 's only about 4 stops . make sure you get a northern underground though . you want northern bakerloo , ok ? m : ok , i 'll be there soon . f : oh , by the way , i 'll be with tom . we 're going to play badminton later at the college badminton club . hey , would you like to join the club ? its gym is modern and quite bright and it has some great special services for members . oh , if you want to catch your train , you 'd better go now . it must be nearly 11:30 already . m : wow , you 're right and it 's just after half past . i did n't realize it was so late . i have less than 10 minutes . i better take my bag right now and run . see you around 12:30. bye .
train_3445
B
[ "f : any time , since you have long been interested in it and suggested the program .", "f : i suggest on weekends , so we can learn the languages with each other regularly .", "f : how about today ? nice to meet you , adam , and i really hope we can be friends .", "f : every monday ? then i can learn french from you and you learn german from me ." ]
f : eric , how long will you be in china ? m : i do n't know , well my contract here is for one year and i do n't know what i should do after that , maybe going around for a while . f : well . have you ever thought about learning some chinese ? m : actually i am learning that now , but it 's too hard for me . the four tones really drive me mad . f : do n't worry , all things are difficult before they are easy . m : you hit the nail right on the head . f : well , are you interested in the language exchange program ? m : what is it ? f : i teach you chinese and in exchange you teach me english . m : awesome . i 've been giving this a lot of thought . when can we do this ?
train_724
C
[ "f : so you mean 6 boxes of potato chips are all we need . i do n't think so .", "f : you say 7 packages of potato chips and 8 hamburgers ? i think that 's enough .", "f : as you suggest , i 'll bring 8 bags of potato chips .", "f : you are right . i 'll pick up 8 bags potato chips to sunday 's picnic ." ]
f : dave , i 'm going to pick up food and drink for saturday 's picnic . any suggestions ? m : well , everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river . so why do n't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs ? f : ok , but how much hamburger meat are we going to need ? and hot dogs , too . m : i do n't know . how about 3 pounds of hamburger and a couple of packages of hot dogs ? f : oh , that 's not going to be enough . do you remember the last picnic in the mountains ? jim , your roommate , ate about 10 hamburgers by himself . m : yeah , i remember that . then 7 packages of hot dogs should be enough . and you 'd better pick up some chicken for those who do n't like hamburgers or hot dogs . f : ok. how about 5 or 6 bags of potato chips . m : better make that 8 .
train_2320
D
[ "m : why do you like playing volleyball ?", "m : why do you like playing volleyball , but not chess ?", "m : why do you like playing cards ?", "m : why do you like playing chess ?" ]
m : alice , do you play cards ? f : no , i do n't play any card games or ball games . it 's too hard . but i 'm really interested in playing chess .
train_6385
C
[ "f : ok , salad and regular water , anything else ?", "f : i 'll bring you some red wine with warm water back soon .", "f : ok , sir . your wine will be here in 10 minutes .", "f : is regular water enough for you and this lovely lady ?" ]
f : what will you be having this evening ? m : i think i 'll start with some soup , and then i 'll have the steak . f : and how would you like your steak cooked , sir ? m : medium rare , please . also i 'd like the vegetables instead of the salad . f : sure . and what will you be having to drink ? m : i think i 'll have a glass of your red wine with some ice water as well .
train_3014
D
[ "m : so , you mean as claudia invited i to spend 2 weeks in america , i should arriving on time to greet claudia ?", "m : so , you mean as claudia is planning on introducing you to her friends , i should using her family name to greet claudia ?", "m : so , you mean i can not call her claudia or shake hands but i can bring her some flowers to greet her ? okay , i see .", "m : so , you mean i can call her claudia , shake hands and bring her some flowers to greet her ? oh , i think it 's a good idea ." ]
m : hey lucy , i have a question i 'd like to ask you . f : yes , go ahead . m : well , do n't laugh . but i met this really nice woman through an online music group . i need some advice . you see , claudia . f : ok , so it 's claudia . m : yeah yeah , she invited me to spend 2 weeks in germany . she is planning on introducing me to her parents . what should you do when you greet someone for the first time in germany ? f : well , it depends upon your relationship with the person . now speaking of your girlfriend claudia . m : hey , i did n't say she was my girlfriend . f : oh , ok ok , now , if you 're meeting someone for the first time , like claudia 's parents , you should make sure you arrive on time . m : ok , so arrive on time . uh , what about common greetings ? f : well , germans often shake hands and they use the person 's family name unless they 're really close friends . m : ok. what about with claudia ? f : uh , you can call her claudia , shake hands and why do n't you take her some flowers ?
train_1955
A
[ "f : the browns ' trip to china shows us a lot ! the hotels there are excellent and not very expensive .", "f : the browns ' trip to the usa is very good ! gold jewelry there was much more cheaper than china !", "f : the browns ' plan for the trip to china helps a lot ! at least we know that china is very hot now .", "f : the browns have s good trip to china , even most of the hotels there are very expensive ." ]
m : did you talk to the browns about their trip to china ? f : oh , yes . they came back 3 days ago . m : what did they say the weather was like ? f : they said it was very , very cold . they suggested we take some warm clothes . m : did they say something about the hotels there ? f : it seems they are excellent and not very expensive . m : and , did they have any language problems there ? f : they told me only few people there speak english . but those working in the hotel do and they are very helpful and friendly . m : well , that 's good . and did they buy much while they were in china ? f : just some souvenirs . they said clothes were much more expensive than in the usa , but they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little . m : i see .
train_3605
D
[ "f : really ? you think some zoos can be exciting but i feel sad about the zoo .", "f : yeah , i agree with you . i also feel disappointed about the zoo and it 's so bad to see the animals in large open spaces .", "f : so , you think at least these animals seem sad ? but i feel impressed about the zoo .", "f : ok , i see . you think some zoos can be disappointing but i feel impressed about the zoo ." ]
f : it 's so nice to see the animals in large open spaces , closer to their natural environment . i was n't expecting this . m : i know , some zoos can be disappointing . at least these animals seem happy .
train_4430
C
[ "f : yeah , by taxi is a good choice .", "f : i 'm so glad that you did n't take the bus .", "f : by bus is a good choice , actually .", "f : i 'm so glad that you came here by car ." ]
f : how did you get here ? m : i came here by bus , there 's something wrong with my car .
train_4650
A
[ "f : ok. go climbing , that 's the deal .", "f : let 's go to the seashore together .", "f : go climbing ? i do not like climbing at all .", "f : let 's go to the lake together ." ]
f : dear , my friend suggested that we have a holiday by the lake . what do you think ? m : well , i 'd much rather go to the seashore . i love it there . f : me too . but it is too far away . how about going to the mountains ? m : that 's a good idea .
train_6566
B
[ "m : really ? you are not better now ? and you were absent from the class because you were ill ?", "m : okay , i see . you were absent from the class because you were ill. how are you now ?", "m : really ? you woke up with no slight cold and you were absent from the class because you got up late ?", "m : okay . you mean you did n't decide to take the day off and you were absent because you went to a party ?" ]
m : hi , julia , it 's robert . how are you ? i did n't see you in class today and i wondered if you were alright . f : oh yes , i 'm better now , but i decided to take the day off as i woke up with a slight cold . it 's really so nice you called .
train_2606
D
[ "f : you 're so considerate as a store owner . but i think you do n't need to help me with these things .", "f : come on . i 'm not your wife . so you do n't need to help me with these things .", "f : that 's right . you and i are the host and cleaner . we should be responsible for these things .", "f : honey , you 're so considerate ." ]
f : can you lift the toilet seat up when you go to the bathroom , please ? i hate having to clean up after you all the time . m : sorry about that . while we 're on the topic , there are a few things you do that had been annoying me lately . f : oh , really ? m : yeah , like when you leave the laundry in the washing machine , it makes the clothes smell bad . f : i 'm sorry . i 'm just busy doing all the chores around the house , since you 're clearly too busy to do any of them yourself . m : look , i did n't want to get into a fight . but you started it . f : oh , honey , i 'm sorry if i was rude . m : no , you 're right . i need to start lending more of a hand around here .
train_2414
B
[ "f : yeah , i remember . though howard rarely opens his mouth , what he says is funny .", "f : then let 's go and meet howard before he leaves the town . he is a nice friend , i know .", "f : i agree . it 's 1:00. we can ask howard to help us book the room after we have lunch .", "f : as howard is leaving and you told him to meet at dinner , i 'd like to join you tonight ." ]
f : have we done everything on the list ? m : we have n't booked our hotel room yet . but i 'll do that by telephone tonight . f : we were going to look for another chair for the living room , but i 'm too tired to think about that now . let 's have lunch . m : what time is it ? it 's only 12:30. i told howard we 'd meet him a little before 1:00 . f : oh , i 've forgotten about howard . do we have to have lunch with him ? m : you said you would n't mind . he wo n't be in town more than a day or 2. and i want him to meet you . besides , i think you 'll like him . f : well , it 's just that i 'm too tired to do much talking after all that walking around town . m : do n't worry . there was no problem talking with howard . he always has plenty to say .
train_3308
D
[ "m : alright , i will get a better computer so you could get the money back .", "m : okay , i will pay you extra money for the loss you bought our products .", "m : alright , i will send you the correct bills later when the broken computer is repaired .", "m : well , i will send you the correct bills later as soon as i get the computer working properly ." ]
m : oh , madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect . m : incorrect , madam ? that 's very strange . f : yes , i know . and what 's more , this is n't the first time . m : really , madam ? i find it very hard to believe . f : look . it 's happened 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months . m : ah , well , i must apologize , madam . it 's the new computer . f : well , do n't you think it 's about time you got it working properly ? it 's most inconvenient .
train_3306
D
[ "m : so as a local american , you think new yorkers are energetic .", "m : yes , new yorkers are friendly , but you spanish are friendly , too .", "m : i agree with you . people in new york are busy and unfriendly .", "m : good to know that you find new york people friendly ." ]
m : hello i 'm tom , who are you ? f : i 'm marry . i 'm from korea . m : really ? how nice . how long have you stayed in the us ? f : four years . m : that 's a long time . have you been back to your country ? f : no . m : you must miss your home . f : sure , but gladly , my family are going to visit me next week . m : you must be very excited . f : of course . m : how do you like new york ? f : it 's a modern city , full of energy and people here are quite friendly .
train_1940
D
[ "m : ok , please remind mary to put the novel on her table after she finishes reading it . i 'm gon na borrow it .", "m : ok , remind her to put the novel on jane 's table after she finishes reading it .", "m : ok , please remind her to return the novel on my desk after she finishes reading it .", "m : you should n't lend my dictionary to someone else without my permission ." ]
m : excuse me , jane . may i have my dictionary back ? f : sorry jack . marry is using it now .
train_4649
B
[ "m : since walking is good for breathing , i 'll walk more in the future .", "m : yeah , mountain climbing is really good for breathing .", "m : oh , i just learned that playing tennis is good for breathing .", "m : i got it ! yoga , rather than mountain climbing , is good for breathing , right ?" ]
m : you really have a good figure . how many sports do you do in your spare time ? f : quite a few . walking , playing tennis , mountain climbing , yoga and some others . i like yoga best . m : why do you like playing tennis ? f : it 's fun and good for developing coordination . m : what 's mountain climbing good for ? f : many things , especially breathing .
train_30
D
[ "m : i 'll attend a party . i 'm tom .", "m : someone was ill the day before yesterday . i 'm tom .", "m : i have to work . i 'm tom .", "m : someone in our party is ill. i 'm tom ." ]
f : the bistro , may i help you ? m : hello . we had reservations for tonight , but we need to cancel . one of the people in our party is sick . f : oh , i 'm sorry . your name ?
train_3032
C
[ "m : that would be great . thank you for giving me a lift tomorrow .", "m : well , it 's a domestic flight at 9:00 , so i can call a cab at 7:30 .", "m : i think so . i may need to book a cab to send me to the airport .", "m : it 's too early to take taxi at 5:00 , so i 'll take a but as you said ." ]
m : can you give me a ride to the airport tomorrow ? f : depends on what time you need to be at the airport . m : well , my flight leaves at 10:30 in the morning . f : did you check in online already ? m : yes , i checked in and i do n't have any bags to check . f : so we should leave by 9:00 , so you can be there by 9:30 . m : it 's an international flight . f : oh , so you need to be there 2 hours before your flight . m : can you get me to the airport by 8:30 ? f : that 's when i take the kids to school so i 'm sorry . m : so how am i going to get to the airport then ? f : guess you 'll have to pay for a cab .
train_3399
C
[ "f : i am excited , because i can be your teacher now . remember what i said , put more soap .", "f : i 'm shocked . you said you never washed clothes before , but you seemed to be familiar with the washing machine .", "f : i still ca n't imagine that . you never washed clothes before ? never ?", "f : oh , darling , i feel so disappointed . your grandma should n't have done so much washing for you ." ]
m : excuse me , alice , i 've never used this place before . can you tell me how to use the machines ? f : what do you mean ? these are the washing machines . those big things over there are the dryers . m : i see . do the machines have soap in them ? f : no , of course not . you have to put soap in . did you bring your soap ? m : no , i do n't have soap . f : well , you can buy some over there . m : thanks . ok , i have my soap . f : my god , you really bought a lot . why do you need so much ? m : i do n't know . i want my clothes to be clean . f : but you ca n't use so much . the machines wo n't be able to remove the soap completely . on the contrary , too many bubbles trapped dirt , allowing bacteria to build up . m : oh , i guess i did n't know . i have never washed close before . f : what ? did you say you never wash clothes before ? m : yes , never . f : i ca n't believe it . how can that be ? m : my mother always did it .
train_2110
D
[ "m : you 're right . dave 's is open today but it is too crowded .", "m : you 're right . dave 's is closed today . and we ca n't be in and out in 20 minutes .", "m : you 're right . dave 's is open today but it is too far away .", "m : you 're right . i love sushi at dave 's . but dave 's is closed today ." ]
m : you only have an hour for lunch ? f : no , now i only have 45 minutes . m : that 's not enough . where are we going ? f : we can go to a place near the mall . m : oh , alright , let 's go across the street . we can eat at tony 's italian restaurant . i love their pizza . f : i love their food , too . but they are really slow . last week i waited 30 minutes for my food . m : ok. let 's have sushi at dave 's . we can be in and out in 20 minutes . f : today is thursday , dave 's is n't open .
train_2716
D
[ "f : your hard seat has been reserved . you should pay $ 15 for that .", "f : a hard seat costs $ 8 , sir .", "f : ok. you ask for two hard seats , so $ 12 in total .", "f : that 's $ 6 for one hard seat ." ]
f : can i help you ? m : yes , so when is the next train to new york city ? f : let me see , the train to new york city . here it is , daily except sunday , at 10:30 , 12:20 and 3:10 . m : are there any trains before 10:30 ? f : sorry , not before 10:30 . m : then went to new york at 10:30 . f : one way or round trip ? m : a one-way . f : a soft seat or hard one ? m : how much is a solved ? f : $ 15 , and for a hard one , only $ 6 . m : then one heart seat , please .
train_977
B
[ "m : i went to a wrong check-in counter .", "m : whether the plane will take off remains unknown because of rain . my gosh !", "m : whether the plane will take off remains unknown because of wind .", "m : i have just missed my flight ." ]
m : is this the check-in counter for flight 814 to los angeles ? f : yes , but i 'm sorry the flight is delayed because of rain . please wait for further notice .
train_5657
B
[ "f : well , although the boss valued my ideas , the job was really badly paid . that 's why i quitted .", "f : sure . although i had various kinds of ideas , the boss took no interest in them , so i left there .", "f : well , although the boss valued my ideas , the staff were quite unfriendly , so i decided to quit .", "f : sure . i came up with the idea about the mobile restaurant , but the boss took no interest in them ." ]
m : today i 'm talking to marta dancedand who runs her own mobile restaurant . marta , how did you get into the restaurant business ? f : well , i learned to cook at college . i always wanted to open my own restaurant , but had no money so i got a job as a chef . i had all sorts of ideas for new dishes , which the staff thought would sell but the boss was n't interested . that 's when a friend told me about the mobile restaurant idea . it sounded great . m : tell us about it .
train_2633
D
[ "f : yes , through advertising in the university , every students aged between 18 to 24 can apply your course .", "f : the tomorrow stars you 're looking for will come to you if they see your advertisements in the tv show .", "f : yes , forms in different languages online are necessary , so that people ca n't speak english can also apply .", "f : advertising trough the internet is really a wise move , young people surf in the internet more nowadays ." ]
f : my guest today is tim jones , who organizes an international summer course for young musicians . tim , tell us all about it . m : well , i 'm lucky to have such a great job . basically , young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have a concert tour . by the end of the eight week course , they 're really good . and hearing them play is what gives me most pleasure . unfortunately , i do n't get to know them all that well , as organizing every single small thing of the course keeps me busy . f : so how do you find the young musicians ? m : we advertise online . anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can complete the application form and email it to us . we 're not looking for perfect performance or the good looking stars of tomorrow . but the course is in english , so a basic level of spoken language is necessary .
train_3087
B
[ "m : yeah , although it is not a nice shot , i still find basketball match violent .", "m : yeah . the detroit pistons versus the los angeles lakers ! what an exciting basketball match !", "m : yeah , although it 's not my favorite basketball match , i still find it very exiting .", "m : you mean i am not so excited ? yeah , i find basketball match boring ." ]
f : come quick , andrew , it 's your favorite basketball match . the detroit pistons versus the los angeles lakers . m : great , how long has it been going ? f : about 5 minutes , the score is 12 to 12 . m : oh look , what a nice shot ! f : you 're always so excited while you 're watching basketball games .
train_3737
D
[ "m : mount cook is just 2000 meters ? i have thought it 's more higher since it 's in china .", "m : mount cook 's 3000 meters ' height is surprising , because it 's pretty high in japan .", "m : mount cook is really high with 3800 meters , i 'm surprised it 's the only monutain there .", "m : 3800 meters ? that 's really a high mountain , i hope i can climb mount cook ." ]
m : i 'm going to australia next year . are n't you from australia , beth ? f : actually i 'm from new zealand . m : oh , i did n't know that . so what 's it look like there ? f : oh , it 's beautiful . there are lots of farms and it 's very mountainous . m : really ? how high are the mountains ? f : well , the highest one is mount cook . it 's about 3800 meters high .
train_3844
A
[ "m : the play lasts two hours and a half ? that 's long .", "m : the play on sunday lasts two hours and a half ? that 's long .", "m : the play only lasts about an hour and a half ? that 's short .", "m : why does the play last more than 3 hours ? it 's too long ." ]
m : i 'd like to book seats for the merchant of venice , please . f : yes , of course , sir . m : have you got any seats downstairs , please ? f : yes , we have . m : how much are they , please ? f : $ 3.75 each . m : are there any seats at $ 2.50 ? f : yes , there are , but upstairs . for how many ? m : for 4 , please . f : for which night ? m : what about saturday , october twenty-first ? f : i can give you 4 seats in row 8. ok ? m : right . how long will the performance last ? f : two and a half hours .
train_807
D
[ "f : thank you , i will drive the car carefully and come back here tomorrow morning .", "f : okay , i will follow you advice to bring my car back this morning ,", "f : sir , you 'd better check the bus schedule first .", "f : fine , i eill check the bus schedule right now ." ]
m : how can i help you , ma'am ? f : i was hoping you could look at my car today . for the past few weeks , it has been making very strange noises . m : what kinds of noises ? f : it sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels . it only happens when i 'm slowing down . m : whoa . it sounds like you need new brakes . you 'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow . f : gosh , i was thinking you 'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon . m : unfortunately , we need to order the parts and we ca n't get started until they arrive . if i order them now , they 'll be here this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest . f : i see . well , why do n't i just bring my car back in the morning ? there is a show i really want to see downtown tonight . m : i do n't think that 's a good idea . you 're risking your life by driving this car . if i were you i 'd check the bus schedule .
train_4022
B
[ "f : no problem , now that you are visiting the manager in ny , we can sign the contract later .", "f : no problem , please contact me once you finish your business trip .", "f : sure , we can wait until you come back form your vacation in shanghai .", "f : sure , we can have a online meeting after you finish your business trip in ny ." ]
f : hi , mr. matthew . this is susan millers speaking from chicago . now we 'd like to place an order with you . m : oh , very glad to hear that . when can you send your purchase order ? f : we will send it as soon as possible . we hope you can hurry on the order . m : no problem . but i 'll have to check another purchase order , which is to be finished this friday . now i 'm in shanghai on business . anyway , i 'll let you know when i come back , and then we can sign a contract .
train_854
C
[ "f : oh , the room you bought was small , but you love it , do n't you ?", "f : i see . your room was a little bit noisy , but it did n't bother you sleeping .", "f : i 'm sorry to hear that your room is noisy . are there any children next door ?", "f : oh , my dear , your room was dirty when you were on a business trip ." ]
m : i 'd like to discuss some problems that i am having with this tour . f : i am sorry you are having a difficult time . what may i help you with ? m : your tour company does n't seem to know the small town very well . we were always getting lost . f : how did you like your room ? m : the room was very noisy and we could n't get to sleep .
train_3933
D
[ "f : so you want to play golf next tuesday and it is an emergency , right ?", "f : since you want to visit your parents next tuesday , why do you say it is an emergency ?", "f : why do you want to take a day off next tuesday ? your parents are not coming into town , are they ?", "f : oh , i see . you want to take a day off next tuesday ." ]
m : do you think it would be possible for me to get next thursday off ? f : is it an emergency ? m : not really , my parents are coming into town and i hope to play golf with my father that day .
train_5857
D
[ "m : my room is a mess .", "m : my mom calls me . i 'm afraid i have to leave the cafe now .", "m : how about a cup of coffee after this project meeting ? i know a good cafe near the company .", "m : let 's finish this cup of coffee and then go back to the company ." ]
m : well , jessica . this is your third coffee . we should go back to work right now , or we wo n't finish the project before we go home . f : i guess we must . but what a pity ! the atmosphere here is just so great .
train_6514
B
[ "m : i 'll bring gifts for your family , including your niece and four cousins at the party .", "m : i feel embarrassed going empty-handed . how about some gifts for your niece ?", "m : let me prepare healthy pies for your grandfather and grandmother next thursday .", "m : i did n't know you have a brother . i expect to meet this couple at the dinner party ." ]
f : hey , paul , you 're still having thanksgiving dinner at my house on thursday , right ? m : yeah , thanks again for the invitation . i was worried i 'd have to spend it alone after my parents announced they 'd be in finland . f : i think it 's strange that you 're not going with them . is it because of the cold weather in northern europe ? m : not exactly . i have a lot of work to do next week . f : well , i 'm glad you wo n't be alone on a holiday . it 'll be great to have you celebrate with us . the more the merrier ! m : exactly , how many people will be there ? f : let 's see , my parents , my grandpa , my sister , my brother-in-law , my niece and my two cousins , plus us . so , ten people altogether . m : should i bring anything ? f : nope , we 've got it covered .
train_4018
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
C
[ "f : i think three flats with three bedrooms are enough . let 's go and see it .", "f : i think three flats with four bedrooms are enough . let 's go and see it .", "f : there is only one flat with three bedrooms ?", "f : there is only one flat with two bedrooms ?" ]
f : do you still have 4 flats with 3 bedrooms mr white ? m : no madam , we only have one now , it 's on the top floor . shall we go and see it ?
train_956
D
[ "m : that 's okay . i can wait . please buy me soft drinks .", "m : great ! you can buy me some vitamins . then you can buy some burgers for yourself .", "m : that 's okay . i can wait . thanks for buying me some breads . i do n't eat burgers any more .", "m : that 's okay . i can wait . thanks for buying me some burgers ." ]
m : i 'm hungry , do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat ? f : sure , but i need to stop at the drug store first . i need some vitamins .
train_3678
B
[ "m : okay , i 'll call you back after meeting somebody tomorrow .", "m : okay , i 'll call you back after meeting somebody .", "m : i 'd like to order some good through the phone . and i have an appointment tomorrow .", "m : you can go over some information for me . i have a lot of spare time now ." ]
f : this is rose . i got a message saying you called this morning . m : hi , rose , thanks for calling back so soon . i called you to check if our order has been shipped . f : yes , it was shipped yesterday . if you like , i can go over some information with you . are you available now to talk about it ? m : actually i have an appointment . is it alright if i call you back in an hour ? f : no problem .
train_4132
C
[ "f : all right . so let 's go to mexico in february .", "f : all right . so let 's go to japan in january .", "f : all right . so let 's go to mexico in january .", "f : all right . so let 's go to mexico in august ." ]
f : where will we go during this break ? m : i was thinking of a place in mexico . do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago , where the water was almost as warm as the air , and we had a hard time sleeping at night ? f : yeah . m : i 'd like to go back there . f : but ... m : do n't worry though . we went during the summer last time , august i think . this time it 'll be winter . it 's perfect weather there in january . and we 'll be able to watch the whales that live there from december to february .
train_3471
C
[ "f : you said you were about seven in the morning . you were twenty minutes late .", "f : it 's 20 minutes to eight . you 're 30 minutes late .", "f : although there is a traffic jam , you are forty minutes late .", "f : but it 's eight in 20 minutes . you 're 40 minutes late ." ]
f : you said you 'd get here around 6:00 pm . it 's already 20 to 7 now . m : i 'm terribly sorry , but i got stuck in traffic again .
train_6086
D
[ "m : yeah , i will make a robot for my little brother next week .", "m : yeah , i will make a robot to surprise you next week .", "m : thanks ! i do hope i can enjoy myself at the concert next week .", "m : thanks ! i do hope i can win the first prize for the competition next week ." ]
f : what a cool robot ! did you make it tom ? m : yes , i 'm glad you like it . it 's for the competition next week . f : i wo n't be surprised , if you win the first prize .
train_6312
C
[ "f : thanks , so i get three fives now .", "f : thanks , so you get two fives now .", "f : thanks , so i get two fives now .", "f : thanks , so i get four fives now ." ]
m : how can i help you , miss ? f : could you break a $ 20 bill for me ? m : sure , how do you want it ? f : could i have some fives and the rest in ones ? m : well , i have 2 fives , but i do n't have enough ones . are quarters fine with you ? f : oh , that 's even better . in that case , i wo n't have to worry about the small change for the bus later . m : here you go .
train_2426
A
[ "f : ok. going to your office and filling out an application form seems easy for me .", "f : sure . i can have an interview with the manager . it is good that i can work on the weekends .", "f : ok. i will write an application letter to the manager to apply for the job as a teacher .", "f : no problem . to apply for the reward , i will come to see you and fill out an application form ." ]
f : so , eh , could you tell me something about the job ? m : sure , it 's working behind the box office , selling tickets to people that come in to buy a ticket to go and see a film . f : ok , and what are the hours i 'd have to work ? m : well , it 's just from 4:00 till 6:00 monday to friday . f : ahha , so weekends are free then . m : yeah , weekends are free . f : and how much is the salary ? m : it 's 5 pounds an hour , so working from 4:00 till 6:00 that 's obviously 10 pounds a day . f : ahha , alright . how do i apply ? m : well , the best thing is if you come in and see me and we can fill out an application form while you 're here .
train_1726
C
[ "f : so your favorite song is a jazz called cranberry ? i ca n't understand jazz .", "f : you know this jazz group called the cranberry 's . you 're indeed a jazz lover .", "f : though we love different music genres , i will try the cranberry 's works .", "f : wow , the food in bob 's jazz bar is very good . that 's also my favorite ." ]
f : do you like jazz , bob ? m : no , not much . do you like it ? f : well , yes , it makes me relaxed . so what kind of music do you like ? m : i like listening to rock . f : ah , it makes my stomach turn . i just ca n't get relaxation from it . it just makes too much noise . then what group do you like best ? m : uh , the cranberry 's , i like both their songs and clothing .
train_932
A
[ "m : all right . he does have a good sense of humor .", "m : i agree with you . although he does have a good sense of humor , that could n't makes up for his lack of manners .", "m : he does eats more than other people . and his jokes are very boring .", "m : i agree with you . his manners are just fine . and his jokes are very boring ." ]
m : i wish uncle jim would n't talk with his mouth full of food . f : well , i love his jokes and that makes up for his lack of manners .
train_6416
A
[ "f : well , i 'll wait for you to buy some milk from the grocery store .", "f : okay , but first you need to pour the milk i left in the fridge in the sink , because it has gone bad .", "f : alright , remember to buy non-fat milk because the cake i 'm going to make needs it .", "f : i think you have to finish your breakfast first , because there are still some milk left in the fridge ." ]
m : do we have any more milk in the fridge ? i ca n't find any for my breakfast . f : we did have some , but i poured in the sink because it smelled awful . m : well , i 'll get some from the grocery store around the corner . breakfast without milk would make my whole day incomplete .
train_4866
A
[ "f : i did n't know when your birthday was at all ! i guess i missed your e-mail .", "f : ben , why did n't you invite me to your birthday party ? i was hoping to go .", "f : i apologize . although i saw the e-mail , i forgot all about your birthday party .", "f : sorry . i did see your e-mail , but i did n't know it was your birthday party ." ]
f : wait , ben , did you say you had a party saturday ? m : yeah , you did n't know about it ? it was my birthday . f : no , i did n't . m : but i 've invited you . i sent you an email last week . f : are you sure ? i did n't get it . oh , you know what ? i did n't tell you i have a new email address . oh , i am sorry . m : that 's ok , but i was kind of upset but you were n't there .
train_654
C
[ "m : i see . i 'll go to the shop later .", "m : sure . i 'm going to the bank to deposit my money .", "m : i understand . i 'm going to the bank as you suggest .", "m : i 'll meet my girlfriend at the park later ." ]
f : good afternoon , may i help you , sir ? m : could you do me a favor please and change this note for me ? f : do n't you want to buy anything in my shop ? m : sorry , i just need some change . i have got to phone someone . f : ok. let me see if i can help you . m : that 's very kind of you . f : i 'm sorry , but i 'm rather short of change myself . but there is a bank next to the park . you can get some there .
train_994
C
[ "m : yes , the nick name is from the play you will see .", "m : i thought you are not into the modern art .", "m : i knew the art show . shall we go together ?", "m : so are you going to see the modrn dance show in l.a ?" ]
m : are you ready for the trip to the big apple ? f : the big apple ? what are you referring to ? m : do n't you know ? the big apple ? is the nickname for new york city . you 're going to new york with us , are n't you ? f : yes , i 'm going . i 'm really looking forward to seeing an exhibition of a modern american painter there , but i 'm wondering where the nickname came from .
train_1139
B
[ "f : since fred travelled to italy , why did n't he buy a new car ?", "f : oh , i want to see the new car fred bought .", "f : i did n't understand why fred offered me a ride , he did n't have a new car .", "f : since fred bought a new car , why not an italian sports car ?" ]
f : hi , john , what 's new ? m : hi , kate , nothing too much with me , but you ought to see fred 's new car . f : so he finally got that italian sports car . m : he sure did . i can hardly wait to go for a ride in it .
train_4720
D
[ "m : to get rid of the police is ridiculous .", "m : oh , you want to get to the work place in a hurry to avoid the rush hour .", "m : why do you want to avoid a ticket ?", "m : oh , you want to get home in a hurry to avoid the rush hour ." ]
f : i left school late and i was trying to get home before the rush hour . m : did you make it ? f : no . when the police officer was giving me a ticket the rush hour started . it took me twice as long to get home .
train_6099
B
[ "f : oh , she gave the ear rings to you before she passed away .", "f : oh , i 'm sorry . the necklace looks so good on you .", "f : so you got the necklace form your mother as a wedding gift .", "f : oh , i see . your grandma gave it to you as a birthday presents ." ]
m : what a beautiful necklace ! f : it was my grandmothers ' . m : she gave it to you as a birthday gift ?
train_2085
B
[ "m : by the way , your apartment is really nice . now you can start explaining .", "m : now you can start explaining right in our office .", "m : the internal medicine department is on the second floor of the hospital . now you can start explaining .", "m : we 'll go back to the office later and you can explain . i do n't want to listen your explain now ." ]
m : miss robertson , for the past 3 weeks , i 've been getting complaints about your work . f : uh ... what do you mean ? what kind of complaints ? m : well , your supervisor told me you 're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late . you 're often absent from staff meetings and you have n't been getting along with your colleagues . f : look , mr. travers , i can explain .
train_4266
C
[ "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 , are n't you ?", "f : so you are fine with people eating rice with hands , are n't you ?" ]
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 .
train_1036
B
[ "f : although everything was n't in a rush in manchester , the country 's atmosphere is more relaxing than the city 's .", "f : yes , and we can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in the country , which is good for our health .", "f : yeah , our jobs were in the suburbs of manchester before , and now we all have better jobs .", "f : exactly , we had n't lived in the suburbs of manchester but we lived in the country for over 10 years ." ]
f : we really love living in the country , do n't we , peter ? m : yes . everyone so friendly , and there such a relaxed atmosphere in the village . f : it 's all very different from city life . in manchester , everything was in such a rush . we never had any time to relax and enjoy ourselves , did we ? m : no , i mean we lived in the suburbs of manchester for over the years . my job was in the city center . i really hated driving to work every day . now i get up at 8 o'clock and walk to work .
train_53
C
[ "f : yes . i think that tom is interest in me . he really is my type .", "f : yes . tom is interested in taking piano lessons . he is totally my type .", "f : yes . tom is interested in taking piano lessons . i am also surprised .", "f : yes . tom is only interested in computer kids . he really is my type ." ]
f : tom is just not my type , and he 's not interested in me . m : so , what 's he doing ? f : he is interested in taking piano lessons . m : a computer kid wants to study piano ?
train_3762
A
[ "f : i work as a tour guide , you know .", "f : i am a waitress . glad to help you .", "f : i am a student , too .", "f : i work tourism management ." ]
f : hi , mike . m : hi , where do you work , linda ? f : i work at thomas cook travel . i take people on tours to countries in south america . what do you do , mike ? m : i am a student , but i have a part-time job in a restaurant .
train_4857
C
[ "f : what ? someone robbed you ? you are so unlucky .", "f : what ? someone stole your wallet ? how did it happen ?", "f : do you remember where you lost your wallet ?", "f : you just lost your wallet , but why are you so happy ?" ]
f : why do you look so upset , have you been robbed ? m : well , i lost my wallet .
train_3971
C
[ "f : i did n't know you were going to attend a party with mike . have a good time .", "f : have a good time . i 'm visiting a friend on saturday and i could n't make it to lisa 's party either .", "f : have a good time watching the film on saturday !", "f : i 'm seeing a fllm with lisa in the theatre too ." ]
f : what are you doing this saturday ? lisa invited me to a party and said i could bring a friend . m : i 'm going to see a movie with mike that night . i 'm free on sunday .
train_6072
B
[ "f : i agree . the gold one goes much more perfectly with your dress and also your skin tone .", "f : i ca n't agree more . the silver one goes perfectly with your dress , not to mention it 's cheaper .", "f : please take the silver one , although it 's a bit pricier than the gold one .", "f : i agree with you . you should buy the necklace and dress together ." ]
f : the silver necklaces only $ 15 this week , the gold one 's $ 30 . m : i 'll take the gold one then . ah , on second thought i 'll take this silver one . it 's half the price of the gold one and it matches my dress well .
train_6357
B
[ "f : i 'm so glad to be colleagues with mrs anderson . you can go home now . i 'll leave my office soon .", "f : i 'm so glad to have neighbors like mrs anderson . she is very kind .", "f : i 'm so glad to have neighbors like mrs anderson . she always drive her daughter to school .", "f : mrs anderson is my best friend . she always drive her daughter to school ." ]
m : oh no , is it almost 7:00 am ? why did n't my alarm work ? f : what 's wrong ? your class starts at 8:00 am , you have plenty of time , do n't you ? m : no , today is my school field trip . i need to be at school by 7:15 am . f : oh yeah , that 's right . you asked me to pack your lunch box last night . m : can you drive me there right now , mom ? i would be late if i took the bus . f : sorry , sweetie . i have n't taken a shower or gotten dressed , i need at least 20 minutes . m : no way , i will be in big trouble . f : oh , lookout the window , seems like mrs anderson will drive her son billy to school right now . how about you go with them ? billy is your best friend . i 'm sure mrs anderson would n't mind taking you with them , right ? m : you 're brilliant , mom .
train_1459
A
[ "f : ok , you really need to visit your grandmother .", "f : since it is your grandmother 's birthday this saturday , let 's talk about planning a birthday party .", "f : i know it is your grandmother 's birthday this saturday , but we are talking about having a class reunion .", "f : ok , you really need to visit your grandmother because it is your grandmother 's birthday this saturday ." ]
f : it is your grandmother 's birthday this sunday . you and sally should visit her . m : ok , i will call my sister and make a plan to go together .
train_5890
C
[ "f : you want to go to iraq ? my god .", "f : you are going to visit the pyramids ? wow !", "f : you have visit the pyramids ? how was that ?", "f : you have visited temple of egypt ? could you tell me some about it ?" ]
f : where did you go for your holiday , david ? m : i went to visit the pyramids , and found out more about the history of egypt . besides i want to go to iraq as well .
train_5122
A
[ "m : thanks . i will have 10 minutes to hand in homework before class . i kept that in mind .", "m : ok. i will have 10 minutes to do morning exercises before class . i know that already .", "m : ok. i will have 30 minutes to hand in homework before class . i kept that in mind .", "m : thanks . i will have 10 minutes to copy words and expressions before class . i know that already ." ]
f : hello , you were getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm a little bit nervous . i have no idea what will happen in the class and how i 'll get along with my classmates . f : i understand your feelings . just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends soon . m : thank you . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? f : at 8:00 o'clock but before class we have 10 minutes to hand in homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading .
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