tasksource/mutual

1{"answers":"D","options":["f : i will ask others to mend the window .","f : it 's so hot here so i will leave the windows open .","f : thank you for closing the window for me .","f : thank you ! i will shut the window now ."],"article":"f : it 's so cold today would you mind my closing the window ? m : of course not .","id":"train_5283"}2{"answers":"A","options":["f : okay , i 'll find some wonderful discounted items at the back of the stores .","f : okay , i 'll pack some discounted items to the retailers , because this is my job .","f : i 'll go to the back of the store and try to find the bus stop over there .","f : i read the donation sign outside and i want to donate some money to your charity ."],"article":"f : excuse me , the sign outside says 50 % off select items . can you show me which items are on sale ? m : sure , the entire back of the stores are on sale .","id":"train_6867"}3{"answers":"A","options":["m : you apologize for causing my trouble ? oh , you are so sincere . thank you very much .","m : really ? you do n't apologize for causing my trouble ? oh , you are so impatient .","m : you mean you do n't want to tell me the place of the repair center ? oh , you are so rude !","m : the repair center is not at 1553 palace street on the seventh floor ? oh , you are so rude ."],"article":"f : hello , this is canon camera company in beijing . good morning . what can i do for you ? m : well , i am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company . f : what is the problem with it ? m : the screen always goes black . f : could you tell me how long this has been happening ? m : it started a week ago . f : then is it still under guarantee ? m : yes , i bought it only a month ago . f : ok. can you tell me where you bought it and the type of camera ? m : i bought it in xidan shopping market . its model number is ixus210 . f : ok. you can bring it to our repair center to let the staff look at it first . if there is a problem with the camera , you can have it replaced or get a refund . m : where is your repair center ? f : it 's at 1553 palace street on the seventh floor . we apologize for causing you trouble .","id":"train_3166"}4{"answers":"C","options":["m : well , so it is number 1 , i think i 'd better get off at next station , because my destination is pine street .","m : so this is number 11 , okay , i 'll take off at park avenue .","m : so this is number 11 , i think i got the wrong bus , and i 'll get off at pine street .","m : alright , since it is number 50 , i 'll get off at pine street and take the numbue 2 so i could go to park avenue ."],"article":"f : stand back from the door , please . there are plenty of seats in the back of the bus . m : what 's the fair ? f : $ 0 . 50. drop it into the box here . m : does this bus go to park avenue ? f : no , you 'll have to take the number one bus . this is number 11. you can get off at pine street .","id":"train_4154"}5{"answers":"D","options":["f : i never forgets it anywhere because it 's always in my pocket . the dinner is very nice .","f : service here is great but i enjoy playing with my mobile . your food tastes good .","f : cell phone is very important to me . i never forget to carry it . yes , i enjoy it .","f : cell phone is a very important part of my life . the dinner is very nice ."],"article":"m : ma'am , you forgot your phone . f : oh , thanks , i could n't live without this little thing . m : i know what you mean . it is of great significance to you . so did you enjoy your dinner ?","id":"train_109"}6{"answers":"D","options":["f : i do n't know yet . the professor asked me to write a new english paper .","f : i do n't know yet . the professor asked me to hand in my first english paper next friday .","f : i do n't know yet . my boss asked me to add some pages to my english paper .","f : i do n't know yet . the professor asked me to add some pages to my english paper ."],"article":"m : i see you are busy now , kate . once you finish , i 'd like to have a talk with you . f : alright , come in please . m : oh no , i do n't want to interrupt you . i can wait . i 'll come back later . f : i 'm afraid it 's going to be a long wait . i 'm working on my english paper . m : english paper ? i thought you 'd finished it . did n't you turn it in on friday ? f : uh-huh , but the professor just returned it to me . i was told to add 5 more pages . m : 5 more pages ! that 's quite a lot . how are you going to do it ?","id":"train_1502"}7{"answers":"B","options":["m : good . taking bus sounds great for me . the traffic in new york is so great .","m : ok , thank you . you are so helpful . i will take the underground to go back .","m : thanks . i will go to work by underground . it must be crowded in the morning .","m : ok. i can go home by streetcar . thanks for your help . you are a good teacher ."],"article":"m : excuse me , did you find a green wool scarf ? i was here about 5 minutes ago . f : i can look . m : thanks . f : but i only have a gray scarf here . sorry . where were you in the store , sir ? m : well , first i was in the shoe section . then i looked at sweaters and jackets . f : just a minute . hi . it 's sue at the register upstairs . did you find a green wool scarf ? ok. you 're in luck ! they have your scarf in the shoe section . m : oh , what a relief ! thanks for your help . f : my pleasure . m : oh , it 's 4:30. is there a subway station near here ? f : yes , there 's one down there . toronto has a good public traffic system . there are buses , street cars and trains to different parts of the city and areas outside the city .","id":"train_2669"}8{"answers":"D","options":["m : that means you 're going to buy the $ 7 t-shirt with a flower on it .","m : ok , the t-shirt you are going to buy with a flower on is $ 10 .","m : so you 're going to buy the $ 8 t-shirt with some stars on it , right ?","m : so you 're going to buy the $ 8 t-shirt . let me pack it for you ."],"article":"f : excuse me , have you gotten new t-shirts for around $ 10.00 ? m : we 've got this one with a flower on for $ 8.00 and some with stars on for $ 7.00 . f : i 'll take the first one with a flower .","id":"train_5743"}9{"answers":"B","options":["f : but it is raining already . you should take your umbrella with you .","f : although it is only cloudy now , you should take your umbrella with you .","f : i guess today will be sunny the whole day .","f : although it is only cloudy now , i am sure this afternoon will be fine . you do n't have to take the umbrella with you ."],"article":"f : look at the clouds in the sky . it looks like rain . i 'll go and get my umbrella . m : do n't worry . the radio says that it 's going to be fine this afternoon .","id":"train_6289"}10{"answers":"C","options":["m : well , although the price will include a rest in the afternoon , i think it 's a little expensive for spending 40 pounds to visit all these places .","m : okay , that 's prefect price with a lunch included , which means i just need to spend 50 pounds to travel all these places .","m : okay , that 's reasonable price with a lunch included .","m : alright , it 's great that the price include tea at 9:50 am and 5:30 pm , i 'll pay for the 60 pounds by my credit card ."],"article":"f : may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and i particularly want to visit the british museum and the tower of london . do you have any tours that include both of them ? f : yes , this one does . you visit the tower and westminster abbey in the morning . right after lunch , the tour takes a stop at saint pauls . then the rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum . m : how long does the tour take ? f : about 7 hours . where are you staying , by the way ? m : at the hyde park hotel . f : let 's see . the bus stops there at 9:50. you should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon . m : what is the cost of the tour ? f : it 's 30 pounds including lunch .","id":"train_3302"}11{"answers":"B","options":["f : ok. but your line is always busy and i have been waiting forever for trying to order something to eat .","f : ok. but your delivery has n't come yet and i have been waiting for 40 minutes .","f : ok. but you have sent me the wrong food . what are you going to do now ?","f : ok. but your delivery has been late for at least an hour . what are you going to do now ?"],"article":"m : hello , room service , can i help you ? f : i ordered dinner about 40 minutes ago . it has n't been delivered yet . m : we 're sorry for the delay , ma'am . could you hold the line please ? i 'll check your order .","id":"train_6868"}12{"answers":"B","options":["m : thank for your permission . i 'll smoke here .","m : okay , thank you for replying to my permission .","m : you 're welcome . i 'm so glad to help you . let 's smoke here now .","m : okay , so i 'll smoke here because here is the smoking area ."],"article":"m : excuse me , could i smoke here , ma'am ? f : i 'm sorry , but you see that my baby is sleeping here . why do n't you go to the smoky area between carriages 8 and 9 ?","id":"train_5717"}13{"answers":"A","options":["f : well ! your ideal city is medium and you hope it 's a green city !","f : why does your ideal city is large ? and why do you hate writing ?","f : you 've never thought about this ? then why do you choose a medium city ?","f : a small city ? bob , why do you pick a small city as your ideal city ?"],"article":"f : hi , ted . i have some good news for you . m : what is it ? f : there will be a writing competition in our school next week . since you are good at writing , you might be interested . m : what is the topic for this competition ? f : my ideal city . you can write about a city that you want it to be . m : that 's great . i 've thought about this for a long time . i want my ideal city to be neither too big nor too small . i hope it 's a green city .","id":"train_182"}14{"answers":"D","options":["f : you should pick up me .","f : you are going to see your friend off .","f : you 're going to take a flight in harbour airport .","f : you 're going to take a flight in heathrow airport ."],"article":"f : hey , where are you ? m : in heathrow airport . my plane leaves in an hour and is expected to arrive at about 7:00 pm . f : ok. ring me up when you arrive . m : ok .","id":"train_6293"}15{"answers":"A","options":["f : you mean you often watch the football matches on weekends , right ?","f : since you often watch the football matches on weekends , why do n't you like living here ?","f : since you often visit museums on weekends , why do n't you like here ?","f : now that you often go shopping on weekends , why do n't you like living here ?"],"article":"f : there are many good places for shopping in london and i 've been to lots of museums . i like living here . m : so do i. i like here because i can watch football matches most weekends .","id":"train_6045"}16{"answers":"D","options":["f : so , you never sing in church every sunday ? okay , i see . let 's continue to discuss the concert .","f : yeah , that 's not different . let 's continue to discuss the musical play .","f : yeah , there are so many others dances , too . well , let 's continue to discuss the chinese opera .","f : okay , i see . let 's continue to discuss the musical play ."],"article":"m : have you decided who to do it ? f : we have 3 in mind . and of course , we 've been thinking about you . m : me ? why me ? f : you sing , do n't you ? everyone says you have a wonderful voice . m : well , i have sung a little , but i 've never really appeared on a stage . f : i thought you sang in church every sunday . m : that 's different . there are so many others singing , too .","id":"train_3290"}17{"answers":"D","options":["f : really ? you do n't have an apple tree but you will offer me some carrots ?","f : so , you mean you do n't have a bunch of ripe pears but you will offer me some apples ?","f : ok , i see . you do n't have an apple tree or a pear tree . but you will offer me some pears .","f : really ? you will offer me some pears and you mean i can take them to my family ?"],"article":"f : good afternoon , mister smith . have you planted a garden this year ? m : no , you should see everything i 'm growing in my backyard . there are beans , cucumbers , tomatoes and several kinds of carats . f : you have fruit trees back there too , right ? m : i do . i have an apple tree and a pear tree . i actually have a bunch of ripe pears . you can take them to your family .","id":"train_353"}18{"answers":"A","options":["f : ok , so you will go home first , right ?","f : ok , let 's go home first then .","f : ok , you can go to the store to buy some food for her then .","f : i agree . let 's go to the hospital directly ."],"article":"f : hey joe , we 're all going over to the hospital to meet wanda . we 're going to stop at the store first to buy some flowers . m : oh right . it 's her last day and there is a surprise party for her . i have to drop some stuff off at home , but then i 'll head right over .","id":"train_6744"}19{"answers":"C","options":["m : really ? you mean you guess i am not right ? but i really suggest you should leave your daughter alone !","m : yeah , i mean you should encourage your daughter to make her own decision although she can not make her own decision .","m : yeah , and i really suggest that you should encourage your daughter to make her own decision , which will be useful .","m : yeah , i suggest that you should give your daughter some tips . and do n't believe her , as she can not make her own decision ."],"article":"m : is there anything wrong ? f : i am worried about my daughter . she has n't made a decision about college . m : do n't worry , that 's just part of being a teenager . f : i do n't actually mind that . but she disagrees with me about everything . m : you should encourage her to make up her mind by herself instead of trying to tell her what to do and what not to do . f : but i just want to give her some tips . m : she can make her own decision . believe her ! f : i guess you 're right .","id":"train_442"}20{"answers":"C","options":["m : there are many famous places here in china .","m : american coffee culture is more interesting than chinese tea culture . let 's take a look at american coffee culture .","m : chinese tea culture is broad and profound .","m : let 's talk about the different kinds of tea in the world ."],"article":"m : i have found that chinese people really enjoy drinking tea . f : yeah , tea is an important part of chinese culture . m : i know there are many kinds of tea , such as longjing tea , biluochun tea and oolong tea . f : yeah , qimen black tea , huangshan maofeng tea , and jasmine tea are also very famous .","id":"train_322"}21{"answers":"B","options":["m : ok , see you . by the way , although more and more students prefer to buy meals here , i am curious about your project .","m : ok , see you . by the way , i think your project is beneficial to students and i am curious about it .","m : ok , see you . anyway , your project is very amazed because they never complain about the food here .","m : ok , see you then . anyway , your project is quite confused because i never worked in a cafeteria before ."],"article":"f : hi , rob . do you mind if i eat lunch with you ? m : no , mrs. evans , not at all . f : thanks . i 've just heard you study nutrition and you 've got quite a lot of experience working in the cafeteria , so i wonder if you are interested in a small project we 're doing this term . m : what is the project about ? f : more and more students prefer not to buy meals here and we want to attract them back . i want to know what the students would like to eat . your job will be finding this out . of course , i also like to hear any of your ideas . m : well , if the menus were changed , maybe i would n't have to listen to so much criticism this term . you know , everyone in the nutrition class sees me when i serve food here , so they always complain to me about the food here . f : that makes you perfect for the project . would you be interested ? m : i 'm not sure . what sort of changes are you thinking of ? f : we 'd like to make some changes in the way we prepare the food and we want to give students more choices . do you think that will appeal to the students ? m : well , you 're right . you 'd better find out what they think . oh , sorry . i 've got to go back to work now . i 'll drop in at your office later . f : ok. see you then .","id":"train_83"}22{"answers":"B","options":["m : i 'm glad to hear that you think your job is quite okay .","m : i 'm sorry to hear that you think your job is unpleasant . what 's more , the people are unfriendly .","m : i 'm sorry to hear that you think your job is unpleasant . but the people are friendly .","m : i 'm glad to hear that you think your job is not too bad ."],"article":"m : hi , kerry . how are you doing ? f : hi , andrew . i 'm ok i suppose , not too bad . m : how 's your job going ? f : oh , that 's not ok. i 've moved to a new office and i just hated . the people are unfriendly . actually , i 'm looking for a new job .","id":"train_4197"}23{"answers":"B","options":["m : ok. i walk this way for about 6 blocks and then i can find the post office .","m : oh , the post office is about six blocks away from here . quite far .","m : so the distance between here and the post office is about four blocks .","m : i only need to walk about two blocks before i reach the post office ."],"article":"m : could you tell me the way to the post office ? f : sure , walk this way for 2 blocks , turn right and walk down four more blocks .","id":"train_5199"}24{"answers":"D","options":["m : it 's okay . i know the traffic was heavy . you are not late .","m : was there an accident ? did you catch the wrong bus and went in the same direction .","m : why did you take the wrong bus ? next time do n't focus on the buses heading .","m : just noticed the buses heading . do n't take the wrong bus again ."],"article":"m : sorry , i 'm late . i caught the wrong bus and went in the wrong direction . f : next time pay more attention to where the buses heading .","id":"train_6091"}25{"answers":"A","options":["m : sure . i 'll definitely meet the new staff at the airport .","m : it wo n't take long for me to fix the minibus .","m : wait for a while . i 'll pick up the minibus and bring it to you .","m : do n't worry . i 'll meet the new students at the airport and bring them to school ."],"article":"f : ah , there you are , jason . m : yes , mrs morris . f : i want you to take the mini bus down to the airport and pick up some of our new academic staff . can you do that ? m : sure . f : remember , they 'll be expecting someone to pick them up , so you just need to take a sign with you .","id":"train_668"}26{"answers":"A","options":["m : ok , you ordered the fish salad . do you like it very much ?","m : you only ordered roasted beef steak . why do n't you order something else ?","m : you only ordered pork noodles . why do n't you order something else ?","m : ok , but you only ordered fish salad . do you like this dish very much ?"],"article":"m : bristol restaurant , how can i help you ? f : hello , i 'd like a plate of chicken noodles , 2 chicken wings , one roasted pork steak and a fish salad .","id":"train_2140"}27{"answers":"A","options":["m : i agree with you that jane is really lucky to marry a famous director .","m : well , i also know that unknown director .","m : hollywood welcomes everyone who wants to go , and maybe you can meet a famous director there as amy did .","m : you are right ! jane is so lucky to marry a famous writer ."],"article":"m : do you remember that jane went to hollywood a few months ago ? f : yes and she never came back . m : well , she met a famous director and now they 're getting married in a few weeks . f : wow , that happens only once in a lifetime .","id":"train_6424"}28{"answers":"B","options":["m : thanks . i need books about animals in row c .","m : thanks . row c must has the books i need .","m : thanks . row j must has the books i need .","m : thanks . row g must has the books i need ."],"article":"m : excuse me , i am writing an essay about ancient greece . are there any books on this topic that you can recommend ? f : geese ? you want to write about ancient geese ? i 've never heard of such a thing . anyway , it would be with a book of some animals , that 's row j. or you want to try science , that 's in row g . m : animals ? but greece is a country , not an animal . f : oh , greece . well , you know , today must be your lucky day . we have just received a new collection of books on that very topic . there are writers over here in row c .","id":"train_3227"}29{"answers":"D","options":["m : you should take some medicine and your fever will go away soon .","m : since the your business has finished , you need to change to another job .","m : well , i think you should take a holiday now since you are not busy .","m : i understand . you should take a holiday after finishing the business ."],"article":"m : what seems to be the matter ? f : i just ca n't sleep well , doctor . m : i see . and how long have you had this problem ? f : oh , for about 2 weeks now . m : 2 weeks ? do you have headaches ? f : sometimes . m : fever ? f : no . m : are you having any family problems ? f : no , not really . we all get along pretty well . m : and how about work ? f : well , i 've been working a lot lately . more than 11 hours a day . m : maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days . f : well , i ca n't right now . we 're in the middle of some important business .","id":"train_2343"}30{"answers":"B","options":["f : it 's going to be rainy all day long .","f : yeah , it 's really sunny today and the air is even fresher because of the rain last night .","f : it has been sunny since yesterday .","f : how cloudy it is . i 'm sure it 's going to rain later ."],"article":"f : beautiful day , is n't it ? we can go outing today . m : yeah , thanks to the shower last night .","id":"train_5527"}31{"answers":"C","options":["f : you want to go to the museum on saturday ? is it because tickets are half price on that day ?","f : why do you want to go to the museum on monday ? tickets are not half price on monday .","f : so you want to go to the museum on monday , do n't you ?","f : why do you want to go to the museum on sunday ? is it because there are fewer people ?"],"article":"f : i 'd like to go to the museum this weekend . do you want to go ? m : oh yes , but there are so many people on saturday and sunday . what do you think of going on monday ? there will be fewer people and tickets are half price on monday .","id":"train_6569"}32{"answers":"B","options":["f : that 's perfect . please order a pair of 38 yellow shoes for me .","f : a pair of blue shoes for me , please . how much are all of these ?","f : then i 'd like 37 blue shoes , a swimming cap and suits together .","f : oh , perfect . i really love this pair of red shoes from page 66 ."],"article":"m : good morning , swim shop , kevin speaking . how can i help you ? f : hello , i 'd like some information . i have got your order brochure here . can you give me some prices ? m : of course , please tell me the page number you 're looking at . f : ok. the first thing is on page 14. it the maru swimming cap . the red and blue one . m : ok. the small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65 , and the large one is 26 pounds 40 . f : right , i 'd like to order that , please . size small . m : fine , have you got any more things to order ? f : yes , i 'd like some pool shoes and swimming suits for water sports . they 're on page 77. how much are the blue shoes and yellow suits ? m : well , the suits have been sold out . but we do have some blue shoes left in stock . they were 16 pounds 50 , but they 're on sale now for only 9 pounds 50. we do n't have any left in small sizes though . what shoe size are you ? f : i 'm a 39 . m : let me check . yes , we 've got a pair in that size .","id":"train_3513"}33{"answers":"B","options":["f : the weather there is fine . i watched the beautiful sunset there .","f : the weather there is fine . i rode horses and it was the most interesting .","f : the weather there is fine . i played basketball on qingqing grassland .","f : the weather there is fine , but there was no horse riding there ."],"article":"m : i heard that you went to qingqing grassland . can you tell me something about the journey ? f : yes , we had a wonderful time there . m : what did you do at qingqing grassland ? f : we had a lot of fun . we rode horses , played volleyball and football , and had evening parties , watched the sunrise , climbed the hills and so on . look , here are some photos taken there . you can see how we were . m : i can see . what about the weather ?","id":"train_2344"}34{"answers":"A","options":["m : ok , let 's meet on wednesday .","m : ok , let 's meet on sunday next time .","m : ok , let 's meet only on wednesday next time .","m : ok , let 's meet only on saturday next time ."],"article":"f : thank you for helping me . can we meet again at the same time next sunday ? m : i think it 'll be better to have 2 one hour lessons instead of one long lesson . f : good idea . how about wednesday and then saturday ?","id":"train_6872"}35{"answers":"A","options":["f : let 's go for a picnic next time . it is raining so heavily .","f : there are so many cats and dogs outside . we should go to the picnic with them .","f : let 's go for a hike next time . it is raining so heavily .","f : yeah , we really do n't have time for that although the weather is perfect ."],"article":"f : it 's raining cats and dogs outside . i think we have to put off our picnic . m : yes , i think so . what a pity .","id":"train_5942"}36{"answers":"D","options":["m : your shop will close at 4 p.m. on saturday .","m : you mean the shop will close at 7 p.m. between saturday and sunday ?","m : i know , your shop will close at eight o'clock on friday .","m : today is saturday , so your shop will be open until 8 o'clock ?"],"article":"m : hello , i bought a shirt in your shop this morning . f : yes . m : i bought 1 size too large by mistake . f : oh , did you ? m : i wonder if you could change it for one size smaller . f : yes , of course . please bring your receipt when you come . m : ok. i 'll come to your place later . now it is 4:00 pm . how late is your shop open ? f : the shop closes at 7:00 pm from monday to friday . but today is saturday , so we will be open until 8 o'clock , sir . we look forward to seeing you","id":"train_3622"}37{"answers":"A","options":["f : deal . as long as you make the bed .","f : no , you 'll make the bed for free . i wo n't pay a penny !","f : forget it ! keep playing your computer games .","f : can you lend me 5 dolloars to buy a new bed ?"],"article":"f : hey , tom . let 's play a game . i 'll give you 5 cents if you make the bed . m : how about $ 5 ?","id":"train_4775"}38{"answers":"B","options":["m : yeah , so you prefer universities close to a library .","m : yeah , so you prefer nearby universities .","m : yeah , so you prefer large universities .","m : yeah , so you prefer public universities ."],"article":"m : do you want to go to a big university or a small one ? f : i think i 'd rather go to a small university , so the classes would n't be so large . m : do you want to go out of the state or stay here ? f : i want to stay in the state , so i will be close to home .","id":"train_2417"}39{"answers":"B","options":["f : are you going to pick up your brother after the lecture at the train station at night ?","f : when will your brother 's flight arrive ? are you going to pick him up right after the lecture in the afternoon ?","f : your brother will come to the city center by car ? is he going to drive by himself ?","f : since you ca n't pick your brother , you should tell him how to come to the city center from the airport ."],"article":"f : hi , jack , are you doing anything on friday night ? m : hmm , friday night ? f : yes , the day after tomorrow . m : let me think . well , i have an appointment with professor smith in the morning . and i will attend a lecture in the afternoon . and , oh , yes , my brother just called to say he would fly here that night . i told him i would pick him up .","id":"train_1109"}40{"answers":"C","options":["m : you care for the science project so much so you must have known that the science project is due in a week .","m : you still do n't know how to do the project ? it is due in 5 days .","m : although you ca n't believe it , the science project is due in 2 days indeed .","m : although you ca n't believe it , the science project is due in a day indeed ."],"article":"m : can you believe the science project is due in 2 days ? f : that ca n't be so .","id":"train_5727"}41{"answers":"D","options":["f : relax , you should have felt nervous about your illness , it must be cured after the operation .","f : i really felt nervous about my sleep too , because like you , i could fall in asleep for many days .","f : i 'm very sorry to hear that the operation you felt nervous failed at last .","f : oh , thank god the operation you felt nervous went well at last ."],"article":"f : hello , bill . nice to see you again . i heard you went into hospital for a few days . i hope everything is ok . m : yes , fine . i was really nervous just before i had the operation , but strangely enough , the operation was over when i woke up .","id":"train_3595"}42{"answers":"B","options":["m : it 's a relief to know that my car was repaired easily . since it 's ready , i 'll drive it home .","m : oh , i understand . you mean my car was too seriously damaged to be easily repaired .","m : really ? 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f : i like them very much . they are delicious . m : well , you can have all my carrots . i saw you buy some chocolate cakes . i am done with the main course . it 's about time for some dessert . f : oh , you want my chocolate cakes ? m : no , no . i 'm just thinking of some dessert and i have had enough carrots . f : robert , carrots contain much vitamin c. it is good for you . m : i know , but chocolate cake is even better . f : oh , stop it . you know you need vegetables . you will end up fat if you do n't watch your diet now . m : well , actually i do n't mind eating carrots , but chocolate cakes are much better . you know , i was born with a sweet tooth .","id":"train_2900"}47{"answers":"A","options":["m : yes . i also hope that we can be home early and you can sleep well .","m : yes . i also hope that we can be home early and you can sleep well on sunday night .","m : i did n't know that you want to be home early to watch the football game .","m : yes . we should come home early and draw some paintings on sunday night ."],"article":"f : it 's gon na be sunny this saturday . want to have a picnic in the park ? 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f : at this point , no . i think he would react the way most guys would and then later on , we would see his real feelings . m : i 'm not so sure about that . f : let 's try it my way and you can see how you feel when you 're saying your lines . after that , if it still does n't feel right we can try something else .","id":"train_2553"}49{"answers":"B","options":["f : do n't worry about the ac , it works well . just come and repair the shower , please .","f : sir , since you are just a desk clerk , i will not create more difficulties for you .","f : as a cleaner , you must be busy with the large party , but i need some cleaning , too .","f : thank you for asking , but everything is good till now . you are really a good desk clerk ."],"article":"m : can i help you , madam ? f : yes . did you have this room checked before we moved in ? the toilet does n't seem to have enough power and the water does n't flow away in the shower . what do you have to say to that ? m : i 'm extremely sorry to hear that . i 'll attend to it right away . we usually check every room before new guests move in . we 've been busy with a large conference . f : that 's not what you should do after all . one does n't expect this sort of thing here . m : no , madam . i do apologize . it 's most unusual . we do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible . anything else ? f : well , your air conditioning does n't seem to be working too well . it 's so hot up here . m : i 'll just try to make it work better and you 'll find it a little cooler in a short time . also , i 'll send someone along right away to look at the toilet and shower .","id":"train_3659"}50{"answers":"B","options":["m : let 's meet on wednesday then .","m : let 's meet on friday . it would be fine .","m : let 's meet on thursday . is that ok ?","m : friday is not ok. i 've got a lot to do on friday . let 's meet at thursday . i will free on thursday ."],"article":"f : hi michael , it 's carol . i 'm going to change wednesday 's arrangements . some things come up . could we do it a day later ? m : well , the only other possibility would be friday . i 've got a lot to do on thursday . f : ok .","id":"train_4372"}51{"answers":"B","options":["f : we can go to see the new film first then go to the coffee shop to pick tom up to the restaurant together .","f : we can go to the restaurant near the bookstore . the food there is delicious .","f : the movie starts at 8:00 , we need to go to the cinema first .","f : you 're having a fever , we need to go to the hospital first ."],"article":"f : i 'm hungry , shall we go for a bite to eat ? 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f : i am on my way out to the celebration party of my company and i have to meet some important customers there . how do i look ? is my make up ok ? m : you look great . your makeup is also perfect . f : do you think i should wear a different dress ? m : no , the one you have all looks great , especially with your purple shoes and your hair like that . f : thanks for saying so . do you have any ideas which necklace i should wear ? m : with that dress i 'd say your white diamond necklace would look perfect .","id":"train_126"}57{"answers":"A","options":["m : oh , so you will take subway there .","m : you will call a taxi to the airport .","m : you will take a car to the airport .","m : why do n't you take the subway ?"],"article":"m : jenny , how will you get to the airport tomorrow ? will you go by car or do you need a taxi ? f : i love using the public transport . there is a subway station near my apartment .","id":"train_5454"}58{"answers":"B","options":["f : i work longer in the shop . but i feel more relaxed than working in an office .","f : besides , i feel tired of dealing with many different clients .","f : the farm i work on is nearby . come and visit .","f : so i quitted the shop job and i 'm now working in an office ."],"article":"f : how is your new job going ? 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f : yeah , after the storm it 'll still be a bit cloudy this morning . however , it will be sunny at noon .","id":"train_5206"}61{"answers":"D","options":["m : you can find e-books readers on 1st floor in this store .","m : sorry , i forget my library card .","m : the class is over .","m : we are going to have chinese class ."],"article":"f : what 's that , bred ? m : it 's my new e-book reader . i 'm just downloading some new books onto it . f : i have n't bought 1 yet . i still prefer a printed book . m : but if you have n't tried it yet , how do you know you would n't like it better , fiona ? this e-book reader can store over 10,000 digital books . imagine trying to carry an entire library from place to place . f : i do n't usually read 10,000 books all at once , and i like the look of text on a printed page . m : you mean that faded taxed on that yellowed page ? on an e-book reader , you can adjust the text size and even line spacing . f : can i get all of the out of print books on my shelves in digital format ? 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f : at the stadium . m : and at what time ? f : from 12:45 to 1:30 pm . m : right . f : then the last thing is about filling in a form with up-to-date personal data . our class needs to go to the computer room during the morning break on the eighteenth . m : ok. the morning break on the eighteenth . f : ah , wait a minute . i made a mistake . it should be during the lunch break .","id":"train_1822"}63{"answers":"D","options":["f : bob , do you feel good about my house ?","f : why does bob live at his friend ' s house ?","f : joe , it ' s very lucky for you to live in a hotel !","f : how nice to live in a hotel ! good for you !"],"article":"f : hi , jack . are you in town for another job interview ? m : yes , i 'm pretty hopeful this time . i 've just finished my second interview with this company . f : that sounds great . i hope it works out for you , but was n't expensive just getting here ? m : no . in fact , the company is paying all my expenses . they put me up in a hotel downtown .","id":"train_2068"}64{"answers":"B","options":["f : oh my god bob , wish you back to school quickly !","f : bye bye then , see you in the class tomorrow !","f : really ? 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m : no , there was n't . i have collected my luggage and now i 'm not sure what to do . f : ok , wait for a moment and i 'll get someone there as soon as possible . sorry for the inconvenience .","id":"train_4192"}66{"answers":"A","options":["m : ok. cassette players can replace the cd player .","m : fine . you do n't have a whiteboard , right ?","m : sure . it 's ok if you do n't have microphones .","m : oh , i am so glad that you have a cd player ."],"article":"f : hello , mr. james . i 'm calling about your talk next month . it 's getting close and there are a couple of things i need to check with you . m : ok . f : i need to know if you 'd prefer to give your talk in the hall , the conference room or the lecture theater . m : i prefer the later if that 's possible . f : that 's no problem at all . most speakers prefer that . and what about equipment ? is there anything special you 'll need ? m : well , apart from the usual things like a white board and microphones , i 'll need a cd player . f : i 'm afraid we have n't got one . would a cassette player do instead ?","id":"train_2491"}67{"answers":"D","options":["m : as your teacher , i can understand that you do n't want me to ask you some questions .","m : as a journalist , i can understand that you do n't want me to ask you some questions .","m : thanks . as you can see , i 'm a tourist . you can ask me any question if you want .","m : as a journalist , i 'm glad that you let me ask you some questions . may i have your name please ?"],"article":"m : hello , miss . i 'm sam and i am with the local paper . now , i 'm working on a report on difficulties living in the uk . may i ask you some questions ? f : sure .","id":"train_271"}68{"answers":"B","options":["m : so , you mean you are interested in computer games and you think playing computer games helps you make friends ?","m : so , you think playing computer games is a waste of time and you prefer chatting face to face with your friends ?","m : really ? you prefer chatting on the internet with your friends but you think playing computer games is a waste of time ?","m : really ? you think it makes great sense spending time playing something with strangers and it 's relaxing ?"],"article":"f : where are you from , corey ? m : i 'm from canada . i'v just moved here . f : canada ! are you good at winter sports then ? m : yeah ! i love winter sports very much , such as skiing and snowboarding . i also like ice diving . f : wow , that sounds quite exciting ! m : yeah , i 've been doing that for 7 years since i was 9. what do you do in your free time ? f : well , swimming used to be my favorite hobby . but now i spend most of my spare time in the acting club i joined last year , and i really love the theater . i really want to be an actress one day . have you got any other hobbies ? m : uhm , i guess i enjoy playing online computer games . i feel quite relaxed when playing the games , and it helps me make new friends . how about you ? do you spend much time online ? f : well , i 'm not interested in computer games . i think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers . i prefer chatting face to face with my friends .","id":"train_406"}69{"answers":"C","options":["m : oh , there are a lot of goals in euro 2012 football tournament .","m : wow , you have watched every game in euro 2012 football tournament .","m : why do you like the style of playing ?","m : why do you like the style of playing in euro 2012 basketball tournament ?"],"article":"f : have you been watching the euro 2012 football tournament ? m : just a bit . have you ? f : of course . i really started to like football since i came to london . just think a year ago i was still in montreal and did n't know a thing about it . m : well , i 'm from new jersey . americans are n't so into football , either . actually we call it soccer . when americans say football , what we mean is american rules football . i 've been here 2 years now , and i still get confused when people call soccer football . f : oh , that 's right . for you americans football means the sport where those big guys wear helmets and violently run into each other . m : yeah , americans prefer watching sports that are fast like basketball . i think basketball players are some of the greatest athletes on earth . what they can do just amazes me . but when i watch a soccer match , i just get board . there are n't enough goals . f : well , i see what you 're saying . but there 's so much more to soccer as you call it than goals . there are a lot of strategies involved . and in a tournament like euro 2012 , it 's fascinating to see how the different countries have different styles of playing .","id":"train_3525"}70{"answers":"D","options":["f : at he age of 13 , how do you feel when you first saw the book from your uncle ?","f : lucky you ! those rare coins you picked from road must arouse your interest to collect coins .","f : when you get the stamps book from your uncle , you were 12 , were n't you ?","f : so you have been started to collect coins since you got the book from your uncle ."],"article":"f : professor jones , you 're a well-known professor of mathematics at the city college . may i ask you a few questions about your favorite hobby ? 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m : yes , there 's one across the street .","id":"train_2983"}74{"answers":"B","options":["m : why you just want to weigh 110 pounds at the end of july ? you were just 115 pounds when you joined the club .","m : so you want to weigh 110 pounds at the end of july ?","m : although you were just 115 pounds when you joined the club , you want to weigh 110 pounds at the end of july , do n't you ?","m : oh , you want to weigh 135 pounds at the end of july , do n't you ? but you weigh just 140 pounds now ."],"article":"f : adam , i heard you want to get in shape . why not join the club i am in ? m : is it far from our neighborhood ? f : no , it 's just 10 minutes away from here by bike . m : what do you do there ? f : well , i often start out running for about half an hour and then i get in the swimming pool for an hour . m : i really like swimming . it 's a good way to lose weight , is n't it ? f : oh , it certainly is . i was 135 pounds when i joined the club . now i weigh just 120 pounds , and i 'm sure i 'll manage to lose another 10 pounds by the end of july .","id":"train_2682"}75{"answers":"A","options":["f : i think five hours will be just fine . i 'll come . see you this saturday at the party .","f : four hours altogether , so it would be cool . see you at 10pm when it starts .","f : five hours until 12 o'clock ? 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f : tough , our teacher is using a lot of authentic material . you know , stuff , off the radio and tv . he even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class .","id":"train_1379"}77{"answers":"D","options":["f : oh , he is a good volleyball player . and now he 's beginning to practice ping-pong .","f : yes . jack is a good tennis player . and now he 's beginning to practice ping-pong .","f : yes . jack is a good ping-pong player . and he has also practiced volleyball for 4 months .","f : yes . jack is a good ping-pong player . and he has also practiced volleyball for 3 months ."],"article":"f : jack is a good ping-pong player . and now he 's beginning to practice tennis . m : he has also practiced volleyball for 3 months .","id":"train_4327"}78{"answers":"D","options":["f : you mean the bank is next to the coffee shop ? oh , i can not see it !","f : okay . that small building at the end of the road is the bank . the bank is opposite the museum .","f : oh , i see . there is a book shop round the corner and the bank is at the end of the road .","f : really ? 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your car is perfect for this color .","m : you 're so smart . you traded in your old car for this bike .","m : so boy , you 're going to return the rental car to the garage tomorrow ?"],"article":"m : i like your new car , helen . f : thanks , but it is n't new . i 've had my old one repainted at a nearby garage .","id":"train_5075"}93{"answers":"C","options":["f : let 's go to the cinema like you said .","f : let 's go to the bookstore like you said .","f : but i want to go the shopping mall .","f : let 's go to the shopping mall like you said because it 's really cold outside today ."],"article":"m : it must be over 100 degrees outside today . i ca n't stand it anymore . we 've got to go somewhere that 's cooler . f : we could go to the shopping mall . m : no let 's go to the movies instead .","id":"train_7057"}94{"answers":"D","options":["f : will the meeting start at one o'clock ? i will be sleepy then .","f : should i give mr. white a call at one o'clock ? he will have a lunch break at that time .","f : i 'm looking forward to having lunch with mr. woods at noon . and then , i will have a meeting at 1:00 pm , right ?","f : i 'm looking forward to having lunch with mr. woods at 1:00 pm ."],"article":"f : good morning . what 's the schedule today ? 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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 . f : cool ! we 'll have lots of fun on the playground . m : you think that 's cool ? there are 2 gyms and indoor swimming pool . anyway , we have to choose 2 arts courses this year , any thoughts ? f : at first , i thought about dance and music , but i changed my mind . i think i 'm going to try acting instead . and since i 'm joining the school newspaper , i 'll take something related to that .","id":"train_2467"}97{"answers":"A","options":["f : i never knew that pizza was once cheap before you told me this .","f : how can you say that pizza tastes terrible ?","f : yes , pizza was once cheap , though its was kind of noble food .","f : i know . pizza has alway been so expensive ."],"article":"f : marco , what can you tell me about pizza ? 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f : yes , grandpa , i 'm really enjoying my college life . m : i 'm glad you are . how is your study going ? f : it 's very challenging you know . i mean , business is such a difficult subject . it requires the knowledge of many other fields such as politics and law but i like it .","id":"train_1659"}100{"answers":"D","options":["m : do you mean that the telephone call was not clear . as it department , i 'll help you to solve it .","m : yes , your telephone line was always busy . but you still got a low bill , that 's strange .","m : oh , you mean your telephone bill is quiet low ? how possible ?","m : why do you think the telephone bill was not accurate ? how much is ti ?"],"article":"m : hello . this is the china telephone company . what can i do for you ? f : is this the complaints department ? m : yes , it is . f : i want to complain about the bill i received this month . i do n't think i 've made that many phone calls . have their rates gone up ? there must be a mistake in your billing .","id":"train_111"}101{"answers":"A","options":["m : i see . the air conditioning can help me stay healthy .","m : you are right . i know that many people work with tiredness , which is the reason of a bad cold .","m : but i never work in an air conditioned office .","m : i got it . i do n't think the air conditioning is bad for my health , but no regular exercise can cause a bad cold ."],"article":"f : oh , no . do n't be so nervous . you just have a bad cold . do you work in an air conditioned office ? m : yes , i do . f : i thought so . i see many people who work in air conditioned offices . it 's the air conditioning , you see . it 's really not very good for your health .","id":"train_767"}102{"answers":"B","options":["f : you move to a new place , don ' go far , your mom is calling you to go home !","f : you and your family moved to a new place ! wish you all the best !","f : oh by the way , aunt helen wishes don a happy marriage here !","f : you 've held a party in the family ! wait ! what ? your brother ' s wife works in a bank ! nice !"],"article":"m : hi , you 're new here , are n't you ? what 's your name ? f : stella . m : want to come and play ? f : i 'd like to , but i ca n't . my mom says i 've got to stay and help her . it 's my brother 's birthday and we 're having a party . m : oh , you 've got a brother , have you ? f : i 've got two brothers . kit , the one with the birthday . he 's only little . he 's four . i 've got a big brother who 's married . his name is don . m : does your brother don live near here ? f : yes , not very far away . cathe , his wife , works in the shop over there . they 've got a new baby called liz . i mean elizabeth really , but we call her liz . m : is that your mom over there calling you ? f : no , that 's my aunt may , my mother 's sister . i 'd better go . bye . m : bye .","id":"train_4142"}103{"answers":"B","options":["f : you must be so angry that the clients are late and you have been waiting them in the office for so long .","f : you must be relieved . both you and the clients are late .","f : why are you so relieved ? the clients are here already and you are so late .","f : do n't be anxious . although the clients are here , they are not angry about you being late ."],"article":"m : hi , this is tom . i 'm just calling to let you know that i will be late for today 's meeting . f : oh , i see , that 's not good . we have a meeting with clients . so you really should be on time . m : yes , i know , it 's just that my car was stolen and now i 'm in the taxi . right now the traffic 's really bad as well , so really do n't know when i 'll be able to make it into the office . f : um , well , thanks for calling . i 'll inform mr. darren that you 'll be late . i do n't think he will be too angry . m : that 's a relief . i know we have this important meeting and that i should be there . f : oh , one moment , please . i have just been informed that the clients are also running late . they said there 're stuck in traffic , too . it looks like everything will be ok . m : excellent . now i wo n't have to worry about missing the meeting .","id":"train_512"}104{"answers":"A","options":["m : you are going to attend a concert on saturday ? that 's nice .","m : you are going to try the new restaurant on saturday , right ?","m : why do n't you go to the concert this saturday ?","m : why are you going to the park this saturday ?"],"article":"m : mary , did you go to that concert you wanted to see last weekend ? f : no , we 're going this saturday . we 'd planned to try that new restaurant . but we could n't get a table . so we just went for a long walk in the park","id":"train_4915"}105{"answers":"B","options":["m : thank you , professor hudson . the two suggestions given bu you are very useful .","m : thank you for your three suggestions . i hope i can take better notes by using them .","m : the three suggestions are helpful , especially the one not to write shorten words .","m : could you please take a look at my notes first though your four suggestions are very good ?"],"article":"m : can i talk to you for a minute , professor smith ? f : sure , david . what can i do for you ? m : i did n't get to copy down all the terms you mentioned in today 's lecture and i know they were important . f : do you remember what parts of the lecture you had trouble with ? m : not really . f : can i take a look at your note ? m : sure . f : interesting . m : what ? f : david , just by looking through your notes from today and from last week 's classes , i can tell that you 've been missing a lot of important information from my lectures . your notes are rather incomplete . m : what 's wrong ? i thought i took good notes . f : not exactly . i think your note taking skills need some improvement . m : no . f : what i suggest is that you copy down the key points that i put on the board at the start of each class . that way you can follow along and keep up with the main ideas of the lecture . m : ok . f : second , use the key points to help you fill in the details that develop each main point . do n't worry about writing down everything i say word for word . it looks like you are trying to do that . focus on understanding the organization of the lecture . that will help you find the most important information you should write down . m : all right . thanks , professor smith . f : oh , and one more thing , you might find it useful to shorten words and use special marks . that can save you a lot of time .","id":"train_2246"}106{"answers":"B","options":["m : so you decided to buy two chickens online instead of going to the supermarket ?","m : icbc is the nearest bank , so you can go there .","m : how could you withdraw money without going to bank ?","m : you mean you will dine outside first ?"],"article":"f : i 'm going to the supermarket to buy some food . m : you 'd better decide what you need to buy before you leave home . f : let me make a shopping list . 2 chickens , some cabbages . m : have you got enough money ? 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i told you to get to bed early so you 'd be on time for your first day of school . f : this loud chair is driving me crazy . i 'm just trying to fix it .","id":"train_4544"}112{"answers":"B","options":["m : about two days ? okay , i know that .","m : you 've been like this for three days . how did you feel the other day ?","m : so you 've been like this for three days , and you do n't have a fever , do you ?","m : why did this situation last four days before you came ? you should come earlier ."],"article":"f : doctor , i 'm feeling really bad today . m : let me have a look . you seem to have a fever and a runny nose , and you 're coughing all the time . how long have you been like this ? f : since tuesday , about 3 days .","id":"train_56"}113{"answers":"B","options":["m : you are right , the thames runs to the south of the country .","m : oh , i did n't know it goes into the north sea before .","m : the river originates from the north sea ? i did n't know that before .","m : you are right , the thames runs to the west of the country ."],"article":"m : do you know the thames ? 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m : oh yes , actually i climbed the pyramids , it was during the summer . so there are n't many tourists .","id":"train_1409"}120{"answers":"B","options":["m : my light leaves at 9am ? oh , it 's 8:00 now , so i need to hurry .","m : the flight leaves at 11:30 , so i still have some time for breakfast .","m : let me see , flight 900 that takes off at 11:00. got it , thank you .","m : you mean the flight is at 11:30 at gate 5.there 's only an hour left ."],"article":"m : hello . f : good morning , sir . welcome to london heathrow airport . where are you going ? m : i 'm going to taipei by way of hong kong . f : your passport and ticket , please . will you be checking in any banks , mr. lewis ? m : just one and i have this carry-on bag . f : what kind of seat would you like , mr. lewis ? m : window , please . f : your flight 923 will board at gate 35. it is 9 o'clock now and boarding will begin in 2 hours 30 minutes before the flight takes off . and here 's your boarding pass . have a good trip , mr. lewis .","id":"train_4202"}121{"answers":"A","options":["f : it depends on the weather and transportation , but usually within five days .","f : ems is next day service everywhere , so your letter can arrive beijing tomorrow .","f : it will take two days to new york , and the rate is $ 7.65 for up to 3 pounds now .","f : it will take only one day to london . ems is the next day service everywhere ."],"article":"m : i 'd like this letter to go by ems . what 's the rate ? 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f : that 's right . m : what 's it like , madam ? f : it 's a black one with my drivers license , some bank cards and about $ 50 in it . m : where did you last have it ? f : i 'm pretty sure i had it when i was in the coffee shop . m : when was that ? f : at about 1:30 , i think . m : where did you go after that ? f : to the shopping mall . i found it missing when i was buying a t-shirt .","id":"train_2254"}142{"answers":"D","options":["m : so , you started 7 years ago and when you started smoking , you were just 15 years old ?","m : so , you do n't know that was a mistake now and when you started smoking , you were 19 years old ?","m : really ? you were copying your brother and when you started smoking , you were 17 years old ?","m : really ? you were copying your father and when you started smoking , you were 17 years old ?"],"article":"f : excuse me , sir . but could you not smoke here ? i 'm pregnant . m : of course , i 'm sorry , ma'am . i actually hate it too , but i ca n't quit . f : i know it 's not easy , but many of my friends have succeeded in quitting . m : really ? 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f : yes , i 'm fine , thanks . i 'm just a bit tired this morning . that 's all . m : why is that ? did you stay up last night ? f : not at all , but i had this dream and it woke me up so i did n't get much sleep . i dreamt of walking through a forest at night . i could n't see anything . m : that sounds frightening . f : in my dream , i saw white light behind some trees . it was a strange light because it seemed to get bigger and then smaller as if it was alive . at first i just stood where i was . but then the light seemed to move toward me and i could see something in it like the face of an old man . i tried to run away , but my feet felt very heavy , and i could n't run fast enough . that 's when i woke up i was shaking all over .","id":"train_3869"}168{"answers":"D","options":["m : sorry , i got lost in the private house . i am looking for room 406 .","m : sorry , i want to speak to the guest in room 505 in this restaurant .","m : can you hear me on the phone ? i want to speak the guest in room 404 .","m : i am sorry . i must have the wrong number . sorry for bothering you ."],"article":"m : is that 3467912 ? 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f : that 's right , but i am going to stay in china this year to see how chinese people spend their most important festival . in fact , i 'm doing a business research about spring festival for my company . m : really ? maybe you can come to spend it with my family . f : can i ?","id":"train_3580"}174{"answers":"A","options":["f : i 'm glad to hear that your journey to the lakeside house is enjoyable .","f : well , i 'm sorry to hear that your journey to the lakeside house is tiring , but i 'm glad that you could fit into the house with no luggage .","f : i 'm glad to hear that your journey that drived by yourself to the lakeside house is enjoyable ,","f : i 'm glad to hear that your journey to the lakeside house is uncomfortable , but at least you could fit into the house with no luggage ."],"article":"f : hi joe . how was your trip ? m : great , my brother and i went to a lakeside house with my uncle and aunt . f : how did you get there ? m : my dad volunteered to drive us , fine by me , as i love long car journeys , but he found it tiring . anyway , i had been wondering how so many of us would fit into the house with a lot of luggage . i need my own quiet place sometimes , so that i can think and read .","id":"train_4237"}175{"answers":"A","options":["m : so , you mean you just hang out with a friend and watched a new movie ? 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m : i called your house and your brother told me you 'd be here , nice jacket . f : thanks , it 's a present from the baseball team . m : they 're going to miss you . you 're their star player . f : i was n't . today we lost , 22 to 2 . m : ouch . i think we need to have a talk . f : look . if it 's about my decision to go to new york . i 'm not going to change my mind . m : i realize that . f : but i 'll be back to visit and you can come and see me . m : now let 's not kid ourselves . four years in new york will pretty much end our relationship .","id":"train_719"}206{"answers":"A","options":["f : you 'll look me to fill the position .","f : you attend the next club meeting .","f : you persuade the member not to quit .","f : why you do n't choose me ?"],"article":"f : one of our club members is quitting . do you know if anyone is interested in taking her place ? m : i 'm not sure . but i 'll certainly keep an eye out for you .","id":"train_6837"}207{"answers":"B","options":["f : really ? 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that new restaurant across from the office is supposed to be good . f : i ca n't . i brought my own lunch today because the boss told me to finish some writing , i need to stay in the office .","id":"train_7022"}287{"answers":"B","options":["f : so you still plan to drive to work before you move ?","f : do you mean you plan to go to work on foot ?","f : why plan to take the bus to work when you have n't moved ?","f : since you plan to walk to work , why not sell your car ?"],"article":"f : what ? you sold your car ? then , how will you go to work ? m : i 've never liked driving or taking a bus anyway . now that i 've moved to a new house near my job , i will try to walk to work .","id":"train_6167"}288{"answers":"C","options":["f : thanks . i want to go there to buy my lunch .","f : thanks . i will mail a parcel at the large red building .","f : thanks . i want to mail a parcel there .","f : thanks . i 'm going to find a building ."],"article":"f : excuse me . where is the nearest post office ? i need to mail a package before my lunch break ends . m : if you make a left at the end of the block , it 's the large grey building .","id":"train_5529"}289{"answers":"D","options":["m : although i like to begin my lecture with a laugh , attention is unresponsive .","m : although the audience does n't laugh , i like to begin my lecture with a smile .","m : although the audience does n't laugh , i like to begin my lecture with a joke","m : yeah , i like to begin my lecture with a joke ."],"article":"m : i always begin my lecture with a joke . that puts the audience at ease . f : they laughed to put you at ease .","id":"train_5713"}290{"answers":"A","options":["f : then we can drive to the grocery store after lunch . what do you think ?","f : so we go to the bakery at 3pm to buy a small cake for mom 's 40th birthday .","f : what do you need from the grocery this afternoon for the dinner , brother ?","f : let 's go to the gift shop before dinner to pick a gift for you , my dear son ."],"article":"m : millie , tomorrow is your mom 's fiftieth birthday . do you know that ? f : of course . what should we do for it ? m : first of all , a birthday present . what about buying her a beautiful skirt ? f : that 's a good idea . it 'll make her look younger . and a big birthday cake , too . m : right ? should we have a special dinner ? f : how about a chinese dinner ? m : fine . where shall we have it ? f : we can have it at home . i have learned to cook a few dishes from a chinese friend . i 'm sure mom will like them . m : all right . are you going to the grocery store to buy some food as well ? f : yeah . why do n't we go together , dad ? m : i 'd love to . when ? f : how about this afternoon ? m : ok .","id":"train_2055"}291{"answers":"A","options":["m : yeah , the lecture is very helpful to me .","m : yes , i agree with you , professor brown is always erudite . i like him very much .","m : i think although the lecture is interesting , it is n't useful for my work .","m : yes , professor brown 's work is always great ."],"article":"f : this is professor brown 's first lecture . what do you think of it ? m : wonderful ! i have learned quite a lot today , which might be useful for my work after graduation . what 's your opinion ? f : i think so . he is so knowledgeable . his topic is close to our life , and his language is full of humor .","id":"train_5378"}292{"answers":"A","options":["f : two and a half pounds is most suitable .","f : i will mail this goods with four pounds .","f : well , five pounds is ok .","f : ok. two and a half pounds costs 16 $ ."],"article":"f : hello , i 'd like to mail these books and clothes to australia . how much will that cost ? m : it depends on how much they weigh . let 's see , it 's 5 pounds . so that will be $ 30 . f : let me take some stuff out to make it cheaper . there , how much now ? m : it 's 4 pounds now , so that will be $ 25 . f : ok , i 'll take out a few more items . alright , how about now ? m : now it comes to $ 15 at 2 and a half pounds .","id":"train_2146"}293{"answers":"A","options":["f : yes , it is christmas aftr all ! people has waited for the whole year !","f : no ! it is a rush hour . not just simpy `` like '' . but i like it .","f : yes , there are always many people around christmas . but you enjoy it .","f : yes , there are always so many people in spring . no one likes the time ."],"article":"f : i 'm tired of all this shopping . i have to fight through the crowds . m : it 's always terrible around christmas . it 's like a rush hour .","id":"train_4073"}294{"answers":"A","options":["m : l.a is a good place to have fun .","m : flying is cheaper for you to go to sacramento .","m : you would spend two days from los angeles to san francisco by train .","m : since you love flying , i suggest that you take plane to get to los angeles ."],"article":"f : hey , do you know if it 's possible to get to los angeles from san francisco by train ? m : yeah , it is . but why do n't you fly ? it 's much faster and costs about the same . f : no way . i hate flying . do you know how long the train takes ?","id":"train_2889"}295{"answers":"B","options":["m : you are going to the museum right after breakfast .","m : you are going to the museum after your mother leaves .","m : oh , you are going to the concert after your mother leaves .","m : you are going to the museum after your have done shopping ."],"article":"m : i have today free . do you want to do anything ? f : well , i 'm going to have breakfast at a cafe with my mom . and then i 'm going shopping with her , but after that , i 'd love to visit the museum with you .","id":"train_6606"}296{"answers":"C","options":["f : you are right . you should to go traveling abroad with your parents .","f : sure . since you live here , you should visit the island with your friends by bike .","f : yes . it is a good idea to visit the island with your friends . have a good time .","f : ok. if you want to repair your bike , you should go to visit the bicycle rental shop ."],"article":"f : good morning , this is bird 's bicycle rental . m : good morning . a friend of mine suggested i call up to hire some bikes . f : oh yes , a lot of people do so these days . m : yes , we 're just on a holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bike .","id":"train_2809"}297{"answers":"D","options":["m : ok. let 's go to the chinese restaurant .","m : sure . let 's go to the french restaurant .","m : no problem . let 's go to the italian restaurant the next time .","m : no problem . let 's go to the italian restaurant ."],"article":"m : why did n't you come to my party last night ? f : i 'm sorry . i could n't make it . i had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital . m : is your grandmother ill ? f : no , she was hit by a car . m : i 'm so sorry to hear that . was it serious ? f : no , the driver stopped his car in time and just hit her slightly . but the doctor suggested she stay in hospital for several days , so how was the party ? m : it was great . everyone enjoyed themselves there . f : how many people went to your party ? m : about 20. i invited all my friends and a few classmates . oh , it 's already 6:00 o'clock pm now . how about going to eat now ? f : that 's a good idea . there is a new chinese restaurant down the street . how about going there ? m : i just had some chinese food today . how about french food or italian food ? f : i prefer the latter .","id":"train_2863"}298{"answers":"D","options":["m : i have too much chemistry homework to do . i feel so unhappy .","m : yes , she is my pe class .","m : i am really annoyed with the friday night party .","m : yes , she is my cassmates ."],"article":"f : hi , mark , how are you ? m : actually i 'm really fed up . it 's about jane . i want to be friends with her , but i just do n't know how to make her notice me or\u00e2\u0080\u00a6 f : wait a minute . look , jane is in your chemistry class , is n't she ? you are good at chemistry . you could offer to help with her chemistry homework . how about that ? m : but she is better than me at chemistry . f : ok , well , there 's a party at david 's house on friday night . you could invite her to go with you .","id":"train_4153"}299{"answers":"C","options":["f : thank you . i 'll ask peter to come with me to the get-together on saturday night .","f : thank you ! jack is my best friend . i shall go with him .","f : thank you ! you still remember those old things from school , that'a sweet !","f : thank you . bob and i will come on sunday night to your place ."],"article":"m : hello , anna . are you free this friday evening ? f : yes , why ? m : there is a get-together at my home . would you like to join us ? f : who else will be there ? m : oh , there all our friends . peter , paul , daniela and some other classmates . f : is jack coming ? m : no . i did n't invite him . i know you 2 are on bad terms . f : thank you . shall i bring something to the get-together ? m : that will be wonderful if you can . f : by the way , can bob come with me ? m : sure , he 's welcome since he is your deskmate . you know my place , do n't you ?","id":"train_2469"}300{"answers":"A","options":["m : oops . i did n't mean to forget my wallet . it seems i ca n't buy anything today .","m : can i borrow your phone ? i forgot to bring mine today .","m : i ca n't go home today without the keys .","m : i never remember to bring my wallet , but i never forget to bring my phone ."],"article":"m : the shirt looks good on me , right ? oh , i have n't got my wallet . you could n't lend me some money , could you ? f : first the keys , then phone , now wallet . you never remember anything .","id":"train_5507"}301{"answers":"C","options":["f : please let me konw when you have booked tickets to go home .","f : ok , maybe you should call the tourist information center to confirm tuesday 's visit .","f : thank you for making a phone call to get some information .","f : i do n't know why you want go to the factory to make an appointment instead of calling the tourist information center ."],"article":"m : we still have one more day to go before we return home . what do you want to see tomorrow ? f : no idea . we 've enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights ? what else is there to see ? m : how about a factory tour ? f : you mean visit a factory ? m : yes , i heard there 's a large car company nearby that is open to the public every weekend . we can go there to see how a car is made and learn more about the car industry . f : good idea . i 've always been interested in that . how much is the entrance fee ? m : i 'm not sure , but as far as i know , most factory tours are free . they are sponsored by the car company providing the tour . f : really ? what do the companies do that for ? m : i believe most of them think of it as good public relations . they can promote their products and make their company better known . f : oh , i see . so factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors . m : exactly . f : do we need to make an appointment in advance ? m : i 'll call the tourist information center to check .","id":"train_6"}302{"answers":"B","options":["f : although we are in hospital , your cough is not serious at all .","f : since we 're in the hospital , you need to listen to me .","f : we are in school now , and your cough is not serious at all , so you ca n't ask for leave .","f : we 're in the shop . can you stop coughing all the time ?"],"article":"f : your cough is too serious . you need a complete check up at once . m : it 's that serious , doctor ? i 'm alright , i 'm just coughing sometimes .","id":"train_5694"}303{"answers":"D","options":["m : okay , you can look at the address on your computer as you hear about the coffee shop from your friend .","m : really ? you mean you hear about the coffee shop from the internet but there 's not a place called union coffee .","m : ok , my friends told me new york has great coffee , and you hear about the coffee shop from your sister . we can go to these shops .","m : that 's great . you hear about the coffee shop from your sister , and i think she must love this shop ."],"article":"m : where can i find a good cup of coffee around here ? my friends told me seattle has great coffee . f : well , there 's a place called union coffee that my sister told me about . i 'll look at the address on my phone .","id":"train_6242"}304{"answers":"B","options":["m : so after you move to new york , do you prefer to live inside the city ?","m : i did n't expect you would prefer to live in the suburb .","m : you mean your husband prefers to live in the suburbs , do n't you ?","m : although you prefer to live near your office , your husband prefers to live in the suburbs , does n't he ?"],"article":"m : have you decided where you 're going to live after you move to london ? f : i would like a house in a suburb to save on expenses , but my husband wants a flat in the center of the city near his office .","id":"train_5868"}305{"answers":"D","options":["f : i am going to have dinner now . why do n't we go together ?","f : i have to study for an exam now . how about later ?","f : but i am going to have dinner now and i have a swimming practice in the evening .","f : but i have to practice swimming now . how about after your meeting ?"],"article":"m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner . m : ah , that 's bad for me . i have a meeting for the torch .","id":"train_788"}306{"answers":"B","options":["f : yes . we 'd better find a job in china and live there for a few years .","f : yes . studying in china must be the best way to learn chinese .","f : well , i think the best way is to speak chinese everyday , instead of going there .","f : maybe . i think listening to the news from china once a week helps us speak chinese ."],"article":"m : are you still learning chinese ? f : yes , but i do n't have enough time for it . i have so many other things to do every day . m : it is the same with me . i can read chinese now but i still find it difficult to speak chinese and i do n't always understand people when they speak chinese to me . f : we do n't hear chinese enough i think . do you listen to the radio from china ? m : yes , i listen to the news from china almost everyday . that helps me understand chinese but not to speak it . f : we 'd better go to china for a holiday . m : right . that 'll be the best way .","id":"train_1915"}307{"answers":"A","options":["f : in that case , i 'll call later , after john comes back from the lunch .","f : you mean john is taking a nap during the afternoon work ? well .","f : as he 's having lunch and wo n't return before 2pm , i 'll come later .","f : john has had lunch and is now taking a message ? can i wait here ?"],"article":"f : hello , this is elisa speaking . may i speak to john please ? m : i am sorry , but john is out for lunch . would you like to leave a message ? f : er , when will he come back ? m : he usually comes back by 1:00 pm . he usually takes a nap before work begins in the afternoon .","id":"train_1687"}308{"answers":"B","options":["f : now that we have finished watching the football match , let 's go on to talk about what to eat for lunch .","f : so are we still talking about whether to eat out ?","f : why are we talking about whether to eat out , there wo n't be a football match .","f : let 's stop talking about when to have lunch , the football match is over ."],"article":"m : will you go out for lunch ? f : i think we should have it sent to our house . m : you 're right . there will be a football match in a minute .","id":"train_5808"}309{"answers":"A","options":["f : it 's nothing . i will take a taxi to abbey road .","f : it 's nothing . i will go to the chocolate shop on abbey road .","f : you are welcome . i will go the store on olive avenue because it 's very close .","f : i like the supermarket on downing street so i will go there ."],"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 ca n't eat chocolate . f : and everything is chocolate , ha ? m : right , so if you would n'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 do n'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"}310{"answers":"C","options":["f : no , honey , $ 10 is good enough , because 40 dollars can buy 4 nice gifts for your grandma .","f : no , your grandma wo n't like it when you give her something too expensive for $ 30 .","f : well , here you are , now you can buy two presents for your friends .","f : well , 20 dollars is enough to buy your grandma a beautiful present ."],"article":"f : here is $ 10 . i 'll pick you up in 30 minutes at the front of the mall . find a nice gift for your friend 's birthday . m : ah . mom , ca n't i have 20 ?","id":"train_5960"}311{"answers":"C","options":["f : you mean the 9:20 am train is going to chicago ?","f : the 9:10 am train is going to bostomn .","f : the 9:10 am train is going to chicago . ok. i got it .","f : ok. the 9:40 am train is going to chicago . is that right ?"],"article":"f : sir , i 'm in a rush to get to chicago , but i ca n't see the timetable clearly . m : i 'll read it for you . the 9:10 am train is going to chicago . the 9:40 am train is going to boston . oh madam , it 's 9:20 now !","id":"train_5227"}312{"answers":"B","options":["m : as you implied , i was too forgetful , so i did n't do well in the exam .","m : so you 're implying i 'm over confident ? 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f : it 's fun and good for developing coordination .","id":"train_29"}314{"answers":"A","options":["m : ok , andy is very energetic . i 'll pay attention to him .","m : andy jefferson likes running . me , too ! we would become friends .","m : andy jefferson , tall and fat . that 's noted .","m : andy jefferson is full of energy . no wonder he is our new sports teacher ."],"article":"f : ah , there you are , jason . m : yes , mrs morris . f : i want you to take the mini bus down to the airport and pick up some of our new academic staff . can you do that ? m : sure . f : remember , they 'll be expecting someone to pick them up , so you just need to take a sign with you . m : ok , um , you 'd better tell me exactly who they are , and what they look like , just in case . f : well , first is andy jefferson , he 's going to be our new it lecture . m : what does he look like ? f : he 's a tall thin bearded guy , very energetic . if he misses you he 'll probably be running around looking for you . and nancy mather is arriving shortly after . she 's a slim lady with long , dark hair . you should n't miss her either . she 's very short , tiny in fact .","id":"train_669"}315{"answers":"B","options":["m : i am so sorry that i forgot to give the card to you . but luckily , i got the call form mister power .","m : i am so sorry that i forgot to give the card to you and i should n't be angry with you .","m : i apologize to you . i did n't tell you to call me when mister power called . it was my fault .","m : i apologize to you . you told me that mister power came but i was late for the phone ."],"article":"m : did anyone phone me while i was out ? f : nobody phoned but mister power came . m : what ? but he 's the man i wanted to talk with as soon as possible . i told you all about that before i left . f : yes , but ... m : i even gave you a card with the name and telephone number of the restaurant . f : but that 's just it . you did n't give me the card . m : what do you mean ? of course i did . i took the card out of my wallet just before i left , look , it is n't in my wallet now . f : mister smith , once that card on the floor , it fell out of your wallet a second ago . m : that 's card . it 's a ... it 's a card . i thought i gave you . f : you see , you are forgot , that 's why i did n't phone . m : i 'm very sorry . it was n't your fault . i apologize . f : that 's alright , please forget it .","id":"train_747"}316{"answers":"D","options":["f : fine . but it seems that only you think british food is unhealthy .","f : fine . but it seems that only you think british food is tasteless .","f : yes . it seems that everyone thinks british food is excellent .","f : fine . but it seems that only you think british food is excellent ."],"article":"f : british food seems to have such a bad reputation . i often hear foreigners say that british food is tasteless and boring . m : not at all . our tradition of slow cooking roast is second to none and it 's also very healthy .","id":"train_6994"}317{"answers":"B","options":["m : of course you have ! i will fix your computer right now because i have already know what is wrong with it .","m : you sure did ! but i still need to take it away if it is ok .","m : you sure did ! but i still need to take it away to see what is wrong with the keyboard .","m : of course you have ! but i can still save the files for you ."],"article":"f : thanks a lot for coming again . m : tell me what happened this time ? is it the keyboard again or the mouse ? f : well , the keyboard is ok now , and the mouse is working well , too , even though you suggested that i get a new one last time . actually the problem is when i was working this morning , the screen suddenly went black . m : ok , let me have a look . the screen seems to be working , so i 'll take a look at the inside of the laptop . did you save your files ? f : no , since i did n't know that the computer would stop working . please do n't tell me i 've lost my report . m : i 'm afraid so , here 's the problem . something has overheated inside the laptop . f : can you fix it quickly ? m : i 'll try . it may take a couple of hours . i 'll have to take it back to my shop and fix it . i 'll test it before i call you . can i contact you on your mobile phone ? f : of course , i 've learned a lesson today .","id":"train_1756"}318{"answers":"B","options":["f : it does n't matter , honey . since i 'm your wife , if you do n't want to send a present to your sister linda , forget it .","f : you 're welcome . we 're friends .","f : oh , brother , why do n't you want to send linda a present ?","f : no thanks , we are friends , but why do you want to send a gift to your wife linda ?"],"article":"m : hello , mary , how are you today ? 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m : it 's sad . sometimes i think zoos should treat animals better than they do . f : definitely . they should have him in the air conditioning . they should give him a nice pool to swim in . m : they should let him have an iced coffee , too . f : you 're thinking about yourself again . m : just like him , i 'm too hot . both he and i are sick of southern california . f : why not move to alaska ? m : sounds good . when i graduate , i will move away to alaska . and i will take the bear with me . we will open an iced coffee cafe . f : that 's interesting . hopefully , you will make it . m : so where is that monkey island ?","id":"train_2665"}399{"answers":"A","options":["m : i guess jenny will come here at 2:00 pm .","m : i guess jenny will left home at 2:00 pm and arrive here at 2:30 pm .","m : i guess jenny will come here at 1:50 pm .","m : i guess jenny will come here at 2:30 pm ."],"article":"m : i wonder if jennie will be here by 2:30 pm . f : her father said she left home at 1:30 pm . it usually takes her half an hour to come to our place .","id":"train_6552"}400{"answers":"B","options":["f : thanks . but $ 1.32 is too expensive for a cream cake to you .","f : thanks . the change is $ 1.32 and i will keep it .","f : thank you . you have gave me $ 10 and the change is $ 2.18 .","f : thanks . the change is $ 5 , here you are . enjoy your soft drinks ."],"article":"m : can i have a cup of coffee please ? f : sure . what size would you like ? here are cup sizes . m : uhm , i want to take a large one with sugar , please . f : alright . anything else ? how about soft drinks ? m : no . erm , those cream cakes look really good . i 'll take one . f : ok. that 's $ 2.18 for the coffee and $ 1.50 for the cake . m : here 's $ 5 . keep the change .","id":"train_2306"}401{"answers":"A","options":["m : it was really a terrible traffic accident .","m : but it is fortunate that there was no traffic accident happened .","m : but it sounds strange that we are talking about the traffic rules now .","m : but we should n't accuse the student 's fault anymore , because he had obeyed the traffic rules ."],"article":"m : have you heard the news that a truck knocked down a student on peace road ? f : yes , but i was told it was mostly because the student did n't obey the traffic rules .","id":"train_7077"}402{"answers":"D","options":["f : do n't worry ! your computer is in good order .","f : with this telescope , you can see two children climbing the stairs .","f : the elevator broke down yesterday . it 's fixed today , so we do n't have to climb stairs .","f : well , i really want the elevator fixed soon ."],"article":"f : oh no . it 's still out of order . m : i 'm afraid we will have to walk up all those stairs again today .","id":"train_5101"}403{"answers":"B","options":["f : welcome to my graduation party on saturday night , professor .","f : wow , i 'll definitely go to your graduation party on saturday .","f : oh , it 's so lovely that you all prepare a farewell party for me .","f : i ca n't attend the school party , as i will fly to athens that day ."],"article":"m : oh , when is your flight to athens ? f : sunday . why ? m : would you be able to come over on saturday night ? f : yes , i should have finished packing by then . m : my friends will give me a graduation party .","id":"train_4216"}404{"answers":"A","options":["f : sure . you and your friends must have had a great time .","f : ok. your friends and i have had a great time at the party .","f : ok. why none of your classmates went to the party ?","f : sure . did you have a great time with your relatives last night ?"],"article":"m : why did n't you come to my party last night ? f : i 'm sorry . i could n't make it . i had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital . m : is your grandmother ill ? f : no , she was hit by a car . m : i 'm so sorry to hear that . was it serious ? f : no , the driver stopped his car in time and just hit her slightly . but the doctor suggested she stay in hospital for several days , so how was the party ? m : it was great . everyone enjoyed themselves there . f : how many people went to your party ? m : about 20. i invited all my friends and a few classmates . oh , it 's already 6:00 o'clock pm now . how about going to eat now ?","id":"train_2862"}405{"answers":"C","options":["m : why do you think my mother is brave but not determined ?","m : why do you think my mother is not determined at all ?","m : why do you think my mother is determined ? good to hear that .","m : why do you think my mother is hard-working but not determined ?"],"article":"f : how is your mother after the operation ? m : she 's making good progress and she 's planning to go to work next month . f : she is really a person of great determination .","id":"train_6261"}406{"answers":"D","options":["m : my pleasure . i 'll attend a student 's union meeting .","m : my pleasure . you 'll show the new students around .","m : my pleasure . i 'll work part-time after class .","m : my pleasure . i 'll show the new students around ."],"article":"m : hi , ruth . what 's up ? f : well , the students union needs a couple of volunteers to show the new students around next week . would you be able to help out ?","id":"train_873"}407{"answers":"A","options":["f : yes . but it is too high .","f : the price of the liquor is reasonable .","f : yes . the price is so high but the food is not delicious at the same time .","f : the food is not yummy so the price is low ."],"article":"m : how was the restaurant where you ate last night ? f : the food was quite good , but the prices were shocking . m : i know . it 's difficult to find a restaurant that has both good food and reasonable prices .","id":"train_6026"}408{"answers":"C","options":["m : do n't worry . i 'm sure tomorrow 's exam wo n't be difficult .","m : yeah , you can finally relax now because you hear the result of the game .","m : yes , you can relax and go home and have a good sleep now .","m : do n't get upset . although you lost the game this time , i think you will win next time ."],"article":"m : ok , we 're all done here . everything looks fantastic . we will mail the test results to the home address we have on file for you within a week . f : thank goodness . i thought i was dying .","id":"train_6870"}409{"answers":"D","options":["m : cheer up , do n't be sad , we can win the next round in the basketball game .","m : you do n't need to be embarrassed , you 've done well in the football game .","m : well , i feel bore too , because the ball game is really boring .","m : do n't feel embarrassed about that , maybe i did n't describe it clearly ."],"article":"m : i 'm really bored at the moment . f : let 's play a game . i 'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is . ok , this man is tall and thin , he has blue eyes and curly brown hair . m : does he have a mustache or a beard ? f : good question , yes , he has a mustache , but no beard . m : sounds like mike , does n't it ? f : yes , you 're right . now , you describe someone we both know . m : ok , she 's not very tall , but she is a little heavy , she has blonde hair . f : i do n't think i know anyone like that . m : and she wears fashionable shoes , in fact , she wears fashionable clothes too . f : this does n't sound like anyone i know . i give up , tell me who she is . m : she 's your mother . f : huh , that 's actually a pretty good description , but it 's embarrassing that i could n't figure that out , my own mother . do you think appearance is the most important thing about a person ?","id":"train_316"}410{"answers":"D","options":["f : i think so . austria is great to start our trip . how can we go to australia ?","f : great ! i love france . it 's so good to make it our starting point .","f : sure , we should start in spain as we had planned at first .","f : all right , let 's start our bike trip in spain ."],"article":"m : i was thinking about our travel plans . why do n't we make our vacation longer and bike across europe ? we could still end our trip in austria or we could go all the way to greece . f : that sounds a lot harder than taking a train or a car . m : it is n't so bad really , lots of people do it . we 're both pretty strong physically and have good bikes . we could spend the whole summer on our trip instead of visiting your parents for half of it . we could promise to visit them for new years . f : it would be a good way to see the countryside and i love being in nature , would there be enough places to spend the night along the way ? m : some friends of mine went on a biking trip during university . they said there are many little roadside inns . sometimes they even stayed with farmers or camped in fields . f : i 'm all for it . will we still start out in france , like we had planned at first ? m : i think if we bike , we should begin our trip in spain . i want to see some of the beautiful architecture there .","id":"train_735"}411{"answers":"D","options":["f : yeah , you 're so confused about this camera . it is very cheap , actually .","f : you are so surprised to see this cheap camera .","f : you do n't need to worry about the camera , because it is very cheap .","f : you do n't need to worry about the camera ."],"article":"f : i 'm sorry , but you will have to leave the camera here and pick it up when the play is over . m : well , please be very careful with it . it cost me almost 2 months ' salary .","id":"train_6786"}412{"answers":"D","options":["f : yeah . i feel surprised about the concert because i wo n't play at the concert tomorrow .","f : since i am not playing at a concert tomorrow , i feel relaxed about the concert .","f : although i am not playing at a concert tomorrow , i feel worried about the concert .","f : yeah , i am really worried about the concert ."],"article":"m : i hear you 're playing at a concert tomorrow . how do you feel about it ? 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f : it 's a kind of nature reserve with crocodiles and birds and other animals were going camping . m : it sounds really cool . you are so lucky .","id":"train_284"}417{"answers":"B","options":["m : sounds great . did you learn some business skills in xiamen from you aunt ? did she teach you anything ?","m : it sounds that you went to xiamen just to spend some time with your uncle . you must like your uncle very much .","m : you really should go the xiamen to escape wuhan ' heat . how about the three weeks you spent in wuhan ?","m : if you just want to spend some time with your uncle , why did you invite him to xiamen instead of going to him ?"],"article":"m : so , we 're back in class at last . i did n't see you around this summer , mary . did you leave beijing ? f : yeah , i told my parents i wanted to escape beijing 's heat . so they asked me to go to wuhan to help my uncle with his business . m : wuhan ? that 's even worse . f : actually , i did n't go . i ended up in xiamen . my uncle moved there at the last minute . and he asked me to stay with him there and help decorate his new apartment .","id":"train_2724"}418{"answers":"B","options":["f : that 's bad . $ 2,000,000 was lost . the bank was robbed yesterday morning","f : according to what you have said , the bank lost $ 4,000,000 in total .","f : i really ca n't believe it . the bank was robbed of $ 4,000,000 once .","f : so the bank lost six million . the newspaper said that it was robbed once ."],"article":"f : do you know the bank was robbed yesterday afternoon ? it was robbed of two million dollars . m : really ? it was reported in today 's newspaper that the bank was robbed twice as much as that amount you told me .","id":"train_6817"}419{"answers":"D","options":["m : you mean i still need to pay $ 500 for the rent . but the rent should not be about 1\/4 of that .","m : are you sure that the expense of rent is $ 150 . i will only have $ 400 a month .","m : okay . i will spend $ 125 in the rent for an apartment in australia .","m : so i should pay $ 125 which is 1\/4 of $ 500 for the rent ."],"article":"m : how much money will i have to spend to rent an apartment in america ? i 'll only have $ 500 a month . f : your rent should be about 1\/4 of that .","id":"train_5001"}420{"answers":"B","options":["m : since you have notes from professor freemans lecture today , you went to professor freeman 's class , right ?","m : since eric went to professor freeman 's class today , so you have gotten his notes , right ?","m : since i went to professor freeman 's class today , so i have notes , i can lend it to you .","m : since eric went to professor freeman 's class today , so you have gotten his notes , right ?"],"article":"m : hey felicia , could i borrow your notes from professor freemans lecture today ? i did n't go because i overslept . f : sorry , jack . i was sick this morning , so i was n't there either . maybe we should call eric and get his notes .","id":"train_4913"}421{"answers":"C","options":["f : are you in any pain ? i am your doctor and you are my patient , so you can tell me everything .","f : thanks doctor . i will drink more water in case that i get a fever .","f : thanks doctor . i will follow your instructions and take care of her carefully .","f : thanks policeman . i wo n't break the law again ."],"article":"f : should i give her anything special to drink ? m : well , water is the best . put some ice on her forehead in case she gets a fever again . remember to have her take the medicine 3 times a day .","id":"train_6351"}422{"answers":"B","options":["m : are the two bank offer free internet ?","m : the both are not far from the center .","m : oh , they are both on market street .","m : royal bank is n't far from the center , but northern bank is far away from the center ."],"article":"m : jane , can me how to get to some of the banks within walking distance if we start from command center ? f : sure . for the royal bank , you need to turn left . when you leave the centre go along market street , past the post office and turn left up bridge street . past the shawn theater that you take the first to ride . the royer is just a bit further along the right , directly opposite the park hotel . m : ok. i will go to that . what about the northern bank ? f : for that one you can turn right as you come out of the center and go along market street , you will see an internet cafe on the other side there you would turn right and carry on up as far as the next crossroad where you will take a left . you will see the bank from there . it 's the third building on the right .","id":"train_3783"}423{"answers":"A","options":["f : why were you too busy to go shopping ? what did you do ?","f : why do you like coke very much ?","f : why do you only have a bottle of coke ? you feel hopeless .","f : i was too busy to go shopping . but there are a lot to eat in the fridge ?"],"article":"f : i feel hungry , dario . do you have any food in your fridge ? 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f : our dog rusty is lost . someone left the backyard gate open and he got out . my daughter is so upset right now .","id":"train_3015"}430{"answers":"D","options":["m : you mean that your host in wimbledon is very rude ? and you like her ? why ?","f : sounds good . you lived by your own there . it 's good to have no one to disturb you .","m : yes , i had some experience . but i think it is easy to find someone nice to live with .","m : i do n't have such experience as you did in wimbledon . glad that you left those untidy persons ."],"article":"f : did you know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us ? m : no , i did n't . f : i love meeting new people all the time , but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters . m : yes , you 're right , so what kind of person would you like as a roommate ? f : well , first of all , someone who is clean , and not so noisy . m : what exactly do you mean by a clean person ? f : well , you know , we 're going to share the bathroom and kitchen . when i was living in wimbledon before . i had a bad experience with people who could n't clean up after themselves . what about you ?","id":"train_3690"}431{"answers":"D","options":["f : you work as a secretary .","f : you work as a reporter .","f : you was an accountant , but why do you choose reporter as your job now ?","f : you are an accountant ."],"article":"f : how do you like your new job , bill ? m : fine . this week i have been reading the reports and studying the accounting books . next week i will probably get down to the accounts .","id":"train_5091"}432{"answers":"D","options":["f : good idea . we can chat with each other when we feel homesick .","f : good idea . we can go hiking together when we feel homesick .","f : good idea . we can have meals together with family members when we feel homesick .","f : good idea . we can have meals together when we feel homesick ."],"article":"m : so , gilda . i 'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness , because we 're so far away from our own country . f : yes , it 's very difficult . in special seasons like christmas or during the holy week , it is something that we celebrate a lot and i really feel homesick . m : how do you deal with homesickness ? f : when i feel homesick , i never stay at home alone . one thing i do is that i always try to go for things in the neighborhood . so what do the locals do ? is there anything interesting ? and it 's a sort of adventure because you 're doing something new , so you 're kind of replacing something that you used to do by something new . so , in a way , it 's nice dealing with homesickness . m : yeah . f : what about you ? m : well , that 's what i was going to say . you said replacing and i also focus myself on other activities , such as playing golf , swimming and watching tv . but what i like best is to go hiking with the friends i 've made and we talk a lot . f : you are really outgoing . there 're a lot of delicious foods to enjoy . delicious foods can make you forget unhappy things . m : yeah , i could n't agree more . i also do that when i 'm feeling homesick . maybe next time we can go out and enjoy some foods together .","id":"train_3350"}433{"answers":"D","options":["f : are you serious ? we can ' t rent the basement for 2\u00a3\u00ac000 dollars .","f : can we buy this building for 12\u00a3\u00ac000 dollars ? wow ! that is too cheap !","f : we can do this 24\u00a3\u00ac000 dollars . but , look ! no ! pets are allowed !","f : 24\u00a3\u00ac000 dollars ? 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m : yeah , it was really difficult . f : well , i 've got 2 free tickets for the muse concert . i wonder if you want to go this saturday . m : oh yeah ! what time does it start ? f : it starts at 8:00 so i 'll call for you around 7:00 . m : could we make it a little later ? i 'll go to a basketball match at 3:00 and i wo n't be back till just before 7:00 . f : ok. well , 7:15 , but no later . the traffic could be quite bad .","id":"train_2785"}437{"answers":"C","options":["m : you used to understand john 's humor . but now you ca n't . what 's wrong with you ?","m : i 'm happy that you really appreciate john 's humor .","m : you ca n't appreciate john 's humor ? how things happened to you ?","m : why you do n't have any sense of humor ?"],"article":"m : john is certainly the funniest person in class . he can always make us laugh . f : really ? i think i still have to get used to his sense of humor .","id":"train_4343"}438{"answers":"C","options":["m : i jumped over the fence to deliver milk .","m : i jumped over the fence to read the note when i was delivering newspaper .","m : i jumped over the fence to read the note .","m : i jumped over the fence to lock the door ."],"article":"f : you look terrible , did you have a car accident ? 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f : well , we ca n't talk in the classroom . maybe i would talk to her in a shopping center . we can talk and shop at the same time . m : oh , susan . you 've only got 8. i think you should get along with your friends . why not call or visit them often ? f : you are right , dad .","id":"train_1312"}450{"answers":"C","options":["f : i 'm here to visit a friend . thanks .","f : i had planned to come here for sightseeing , but suddenly i changed my mind and went to see a friend . thanks .","f : i 'm here to do some sightseeing . thanks .","f : i 'm here to deal with business ."],"article":"f : good afternoon , do you know where the subway station is ? m : it 's down the street about 2 blocks away . f : i 've never been to this city before , so i 'm not familiar with the city . can i find it easily ? m : i think so . just walk down the street for about 5 minutes and you 'll see a sign for it right in front of a post office . keep walking for about 10 minutes and you 'll be at the subway station . so , are you here to visit friends or for business ? 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f : it 's quite a long way to walk there . i 'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway . m : where can i take the subway ? f : you can get it at city hall station , turn left when you leave the hotel . go straight ahead . you 'll see city hall on the right . go down one of the entrances to city hall station , then get off chong road station . m : chong road station ? f : that 's correct . when you leave the station , walk east , you 'll see a small park on your left . keep on walking for about 2 minutes , you 'll see a post office . the bank is just behind it . m : that sounds like an adventure . maybe a taxi is a better choice .","id":"train_2047"}453{"answers":"D","options":["f : when will you meet mr. johnson tomorrow ?","f : yes , sir , i 'll remind you to send an e-mail .","f : i go see a dentist every six months .","f : i did n't know you were seeing a dentist tomorrow . i hope you are alright ."],"article":"m : please send mrs. morrison an email for me , asking if we can meet tomorrow . f : you mean at 4:00 o'clock tomorrow ? 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m : i guess i like dancing and helping people . those are my interest i guess . f : what do you mean by helping people ? m : if people have problems , i like to help solve them . or if people are hurt , i like to try to do things that make them feel better . f : it sounds like you might be interested in medicine then . m : uh ... i do n't know . f : another thing i think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make . m : how do i figure that ? f : you can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay . m : i want to have a well paid job so that i can have money to travel .","id":"train_2057"}503{"answers":"D","options":["m : exactly , so i 'll frequently check my weight .","m : you 're right . i 'm underweight and i should stop eat ing unhealthy fast food .","m : i 'll eat more fruit as you suggest .","m : i should listen to you . i 'll never eat fast food anymore ."],"article":"m : i 'm really worried about my weight . i 'm too fat . f : i think you should avoid eating fast food . it 's really full of that and eat more vegetables .","id":"train_6093"}504{"answers":"A","options":["f : my god . dick had a car accident . was it serious ?","f : my god bill ! you had a car accident .","f : my god . john and dick had a car accident . were them seriously injured ?","f : john had a car accident , right ?"],"article":"f : where is john , do you know , bill ? 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anything else ? f : in eighteen fourty-seven , when twain was 11 years old , his father died . the next year , he began to learn printing . when he was 18 , he worked as a printer in new york city . m : what happened next ? f : then on a voyage to new orleans , the steamboat pilot , horace , inspired twain to become a pilot . and mark twain really received his steamboat pilot license in eighteen fifty-nine , after 2 years of hard work .","id":"train_2658"}523{"answers":"D","options":["f : i do n't like the trip to italy we 're talking about , so i 'm not going to eat italian food tonight .","f : so we 're going to have a chinese meal tonight , right ?","f : i do n't like the country we 're talking about , so i 'm not going to eat italian food tonight .","f : well , i 'm looking forward to our supper tonight ."],"article":"f : let 's eat out tonight . m : that 's a good idea . how about an italian meal ? f : good , i 'd love to . what time shall we go ? m : about 7:00 pm . i 'll call you then .","id":"train_5636"}524{"answers":"C","options":["f : helen , won ' t it be too late to do your homework when you get home ? 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all these advertisements in papers . my goodness , you 're not looking very happy , are you ? f : my parents want me to study in england . they threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in england .","id":"train_3292"}539{"answers":"A","options":["m : i do n't know , but if you want me to collect students ' opinions about meals , i will try as you want .","m : so you want me to give nutrition lessons to students as more and more students prefer to buy meals here , do n't you ?","m : i do n't know , although they never complain to me about the food here , if you want me to collect students ' opinions about meals , i will do it .","m : i think it 's hard for me to find more students to work in the cafeteria although more and more students prefer to buy meals here ."],"article":"f : hi , rob . do you mind if i eat lunch with you ? m : no , mrs. evans , not at all . f : thanks . i 've just heard you study nutrition and you 've got quite a lot of experience working in the cafeteria , so i wonder if you are interested in a small project we 're doing this term . m : what is the project about ? 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f : i did n't hear anything . m : i thought i heard it ring 2 or 3 times . f : sometimes when the windows are open , you can hear the neighbor 's phone . m : well , i 'm expecting an important phone call and i do n't want to miss it .","id":"train_2236"}570{"answers":"B","options":["f : ok , it 's my pleasure that i can have dinner with you tonight . see you later !","f : ok , see you tomorrow !","f : it 's a deal ! i 'm looking forward to shopping with you tomorrow !","f : ok , let 's meet at my home the day after tomorrow ."],"article":"f : hi , tony . m : hello , kate , how are you ? f : oh , fine , thanks . and you and jane ? m : oh , we 're fine ? how long are you staying ? f : just a couple of days and then i 'll go back to work in tokyo . m : it 's too bad you are not staying in london for a bit longer . anyway , how about dinner tonight ? f : i 'd love to have dinner with you , but i 'm meeting some customers from oxford this evening . what about tomorrow ? m : that 'd be lovely . jane will be pleased .","id":"train_4043"}571{"answers":"B","options":["f : well , absolutely you should visit your friends , since you have already finished your book .","f : yeah , you should really take a holiday after writing the book , i know it is tiring .","f : i think you should write another book , since you have already finished your book .","f : yeah , you should take a holiday after finishing your thesis , it is really tiring ."],"article":"f : hi paul , i heard you 're working on a new book . what is it about ? m : it 's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning , a town surrounded by beasts . f : it sounds thrilling . why did you decide to write such a book ? m : i visited a friend about 2 months ago . he has a daughter , who was very shy . she does n't dare talk to other people . so i decided to write a book about bravery to encourage her . f : how much have you finished ? m : about 1\/3 . i think i 'll finish it within 2 months . f : what will you do after you finish it ? m : well , i think i deserve a holiday . i 've been writing all the time .","id":"train_496"}572{"answers":"B","options":["m : really ? no wonder she is tired .","m : she must be very excited .","m : she has been dizzy for 2 months ? she needs to go to the doctor .","m : she must be really excited about her new car ."],"article":"m : susan looks like she 's on cloud nine . f : yes , she is . she 's been looking for an apartment for 2 months and finally found the perfect place .","id":"train_5660"}573{"answers":"C","options":["m : that 's ok. the torch is about new technology .","m : that 's ok. the torch is about literature and it comes out once a week .","m : that 's ok. the torch is about literature .","m : that 's ok. the torch is about math problems ."],"article":"m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner . m : ah , that 's bad for me . i have a meeting for the torch . f : the what ? m : the torch , you know , the campus literary magazine . it comes out once a month . f : oh , sorry . i just got transferred here a month ago .","id":"train_789"}574{"answers":"B","options":["m : alright , it seems that greece will be the coolest one among others , but luckily it will still be a sunny day .","m : well , i think tomorrow 's england will be the coolest country among others , right ?","m : well , it seems that england will be the coolest country among others the day after tomorrow .","m : well , i think tomorrow 's france will be the coolest country among others tomorrow ."],"article":"m : now it 's time for our european weather report . julia , what 's the weather like today in greece ? 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m : good afternoon . this is frank stone . i want to make an appointment with doctor milton , please ? f : yes , of course , mister stone . we have you on our records . can you manage this afternoon ? m : i 'm afraid not . i can manage tomorrow . f : i 'm afraid dr. milton is not on duty tomorrow . he 'll be here the day after tomorrow . that 's thursday march twenty-seventh . m : fine . i will come along after work at about 6:15 .","id":"train_269"}584{"answers":"A","options":["m : you want to go to the university next year and study law ? good !","m : why do you prefer science better ?","m : do you want to study math as your major ?","m : you 're going to graduate school to study law ?"],"article":"m : merriam , tell us about your life . f : well , i go to a private girls school and studying 4 courses : math and 3 sciences . i want to go to university next year and study law .","id":"train_7025"}585{"answers":"D","options":["m : how can you like this story so much ?","m : you do n't know the story but like it ? 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he 's a professor of the institute of music .","id":"train_3360"}670{"answers":"B","options":["f : really ? you will read the magazine to kill time and you will leave half an hour later ?","f : so , as you will leave one hour later , you want to read the newspaper to kill time ?","f : so , you mean you will leave one hour later an you want to read the food page ?","f : so , you do n't want to read the newspaper now and you will leave two hours later ?"],"article":"m : excuse me , where is the newspaper ? f : why do you want to read the newspaper ? you always watch the news on tv . m : i know , but i wo n't be leaving for another hour . i want to read the newspaper to kill time . i want to read the sports page .","id":"train_1263"}671{"answers":"A","options":["f : yeah , i hope that he can find a new business to support his family .","f : i agree . his daily life depends on this store that has been opened for 8 years .","f : yeah , he must be devastated . he has been doing this business for more than 2 decades .","f : i agree . he has a wealthy family . so even if he does n't do anything to earn a living , they will get by ."],"article":"m : did you know that james is store closed last month ? f : that 's too bad . he had owned that store for 15 years . i wonder what happened ? m : i do n't know , but life must be pretty hard for his family without it .","id":"train_5018"}672{"answers":"C","options":["m : i understand . there hardly is any thing to do in florida , no wonder you are not interested .","m : i see . you do n't like the many tourists in florida in summer . how about hawaii , honey ?","m : ma'am , if you dislike the crowded summer in florida , let me introduce another place to you .","m : yeah , it 's hard to book a hotel in florida as there is only one there . i 'm disinterested , too ."],"article":"m : good morning . can i help you ? f : yes , please . i 'd like to book a holiday . m : florida is very popular , you can do lots of things there . f : is n't it very busy in summer ? m : it is all year , but there are lots of hotels . f : i 'm not sure .","id":"train_917"}673{"answers":"D","options":["m : yes . india only have 1 million homeless people .","m : i thought there are 2 million homeless people in india .","m : well . i do n't think there are 3 million homeless people in india .","m : right . the figure for india top the list with 3 million homeless people ."],"article":"m : you know what ? 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f : no . the last time you borrowed it , you returned it with the gas tank empty . m : did i ? i 'm sorry , baby . i promise to fill the tank this time . f : what do you need it for ? m : i want to take my mom out to dinner . f : and i 'm not invited ? m : you can come if you want . i thought you 'd probably have plans with your friends . f : i do , but i 'd rather go with you . do n't you think it 's time for me to meet your mother ? m : ok , sure , just do n't expect her to love you right away . she never thinks any girl is good enough for me .","id":"train_4025"}684{"answers":"C","options":["f : yes , you are good at playing basketball . and maybe we can play together tomorrow since tomorrow is sunday .","f : you father is a fan of nba games and you are attracted by the games as well , but you never watch the game of cavaliers .","f : the reason why you are attracted by nba games is that the result is changeable and unpredictable , and i agree with you .","f : you like nba games because the result is changeable and unpredictable . but why do you say the games are boring ?"],"article":"f : it 's saturday tomorrow , so what 's your plan ? 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m : ok. i 'm just interested in exercise . the importance of exercise is nothing new . thomas jefferson once wrote that to be successful and academic studies , a person should give about 2 hours everyday to exercise . f : 2 hours every day ? i ca n't do that . m : most experts today do not demand 2 hours of daily exercise . they recommend that people get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week .","id":"train_4090"}734{"answers":"C","options":["m : you are 18 years old ? you are so young !","m : you are 20 years old ? you are so young !","m : so you are 38 years old , right ?","m : so you are 58 years old and you have been living here for 38 years , right ?"],"article":"m : how long have you been living in this neighborhood ? f : let me think . i moved here with my family when i just turned 18 years old . so i 've been living here for 20 years now .","id":"train_6826"}735{"answers":"D","options":["f : you write to your parents three times a month , right ?","f : your parents write to you twice a week , right ?","f : you write to your parents twice a month , right ?","f : you write to your parents twice a week , right ?"],"article":"f : how often do you write to your parents ? 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f : sure , i hope you like it . m : a racing car right ? oh , grandma . you are great . f : i 'm glad you like it . m : sure . gramma this way . how is your flight ? f : fine . it took me about 5 hours to get here . m : that 's a long trip , you must be very tired .","id":"train_1149"}741{"answers":"B","options":["f : she must be a teacher in the past .","f : she must be a magazine editor in the past .","f : she must be a tennis player in the past .","f : she can be a magazine editor in the future ."],"article":"f : tell me about the people at work . m : well , the sales manager used to work in a department store . his name 's rick dillon and i think i told you that the man who owns the company used to be a tennis player . f : carlos sanchez ? m : ah huh , and my friend ben ya camorra . he 's mr sanchez 's assistant . f : his assistant ? m : yes , and the woman who is in charge of the human resources department is susan sullivan . f : is she the one who gave you all those forms to fill in ? 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m : it was great , mary . how was yours ? f : my mother 's birthday was saturday and we had a great time . we had dinner at home and then watched an old movie . when they told me it was almost 70 years old . i thought it was going to be boring . but it was one of the best movies i 've ever seen . i could n't take my eyes off the screen . i laughed , i cried , i got angry . m : wow . now i want to see it . f : i 'm dying to watch it again . hey , why do n't we get together and have a party and we can see the movie together . m : that 's a great idea . i can bring some friends , if that 's ok . f : sure . i 'll ask my mom to watch it with us . she can tell us all about the stars . let 's say 6:00 o'clock on saturday .","id":"train_4285"}747{"answers":"D","options":["m : thank you for holding a party for me , i 'll see you there then .","m : you do n't need to apologize to me .","m : thank you for comforting me by holding the party for me .","m : thank you for comforting me ."],"article":"f : alvin , are you coming to the party with us ? 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m : i 'm sorry that i 'm bothering you . but this is the smoking section . why do n't you ask the stewardess to change your seed ?","id":"train_6389"}752{"answers":"B","options":["m : well , actually i 'm going to that theatre to see the wilde 's play too , so we can go there together .","m : oh , i 'm glad to hear that we both like shakespeare , because usually people wo n't like the play of him .","m : since we both like shakespeare , why not join me to see the movie about his life together ?","m : yeah , we can take the same taxi to the theatre and enjoy the concert together ."],"article":"m : excuse me , how can i get to the riverside theater ? f : walk along the river and take the fourth turning on the left . and go down until you reach the second traffic light . turn right at the end of the road , you 'll see the theater . m : good heavens . what a long way ! f : yes , you can take a taxi if you ca n't remember what i told you , or if you do n't want to walk a long way . m : well , i like walking . it 's a fine day for walking , is n't it ? 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i do the same work within the same time . and i have to manage my family life too and never have any complaint .","id":"train_5973"}757{"answers":"B","options":["f : i ca n't believe that you did n't go diving and you did n't even try diving classes .","f : despite everything you enjoyed in bali , i still think it 's a pity you did n't go diving .","f : i am glad that you enjoy diving in florida , though you did n't play table tennis .","f : oh , you were so busy learning diving that you did n't take photos in the ocean ."],"article":"m : well , how was your honeymoon ? f : it was fantastic ! we had such a good time . the only problem was that because it was their high season , we spent hours queuing . m : peak periods always involve hours of queuing . at least you got a nice tan though . f : yes , florida had great weather while we were there . you looked tanned too ! did you go somewhere ? m : my friends and i just got back from bali . f : wow ! bali has some of the best beaches in the world , does n't it ? m : yes , we were lucky . my friends father owns a resort on one of the islands . so we were able to stay for free . f : did you go diving while you were there ? m : i took a few diving classes before . but i did n't really like it . so i played table tennis instead . f : did you take any pictures in the ocean ? m : i 've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish . i 'll show them to you next time i see you .","id":"train_1557"}758{"answers":"C","options":["m : the ads helped me decide what to buy .","m : the words about their clothes in the ads are not trustworthy .","m : we should n't trust the descriptions in the ads .","m : there are some experts in the ads , so i believe in it ."],"article":"f : the ads say one must do exercise with their equipment to keep healthy . m : that 's not helpful . what they really want is to get more money from you . f : i think there 's truth in what you said .","id":"train_5275"}759{"answers":"B","options":["m : it is not the pressure of work . i think your sleepless may cause by the serious disease you have gotten .","m : what are you busy with these days ?","m : this is strange . you have so much leisure these days but you still ca n't sleep .","m : this is strange.you are so free these days that you have time to read so many novels ."],"article":"f : you see , i ca n't sleep very well . could i have some sleeping pills please ? 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your wife was woken up several times and you want to change the room now as it is very noisy ?","f : so , your son was woken up several times and you want to change the room now as it is quite dirty ?","f : so , you are bell in room 808 and you mean you want to change the room now as it is too small ?","f : so , your wife did n't say it was too much for her but you want to change the room now as it is very noisy ?"],"article":"f : good morning , sir . what can i do for you ? m : i 'm bell in room 908. can you change the room for me ? wy wife was woken up several times by the terrible noise at night , she said it was too much for her .","id":"train_1417"}762{"answers":"D","options":["m : yeah , i agree . staying at home is a good way to deal with homesickness .","m : yeah , i agree . making new friends is a good way to deal with homesickness .","m : yeah , i agree . trying the local things is not a good way to deal with homesickness .","m : yeah , i agree . trying the local things is a good way to deal with homesickness ."],"article":"m : so , gilda . i 'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness , because we 're so far away from our own country . f : yes , it 's very difficult . in special seasons like christmas or during the holy week , it is something that we celebrate a lot and i really feel homesick . m : how do you deal with homesickness ? f : when i feel homesick , i never stay at home alone . one thing i do is that i always try to go for things in the neighborhood . so what do the locals do ? is there anything interesting ? and it 's a sort of adventure because you 're doing something new , so you 're kind of replacing something that you used to do by something new . so , in a way , it 's nice dealing with homesickness .","id":"train_3348"}763{"answers":"A","options":["f : you are lucky to get the ticket at the last minute .","f : it is so unfortunate to get the ticket at a super expensive price .","f : you are lucky to get the ticket at the last minute a week before the concert started .","f : why did you buy the ticket a week ago ?"],"article":"f : so what did you end up doing this weekend ? m : i went to see a lady gaga concert . she was amazing . f : wow , those tickets were super expensive , right ? m : nope , the show did n't sell out so they sold tickets at the door for half price just before the concert began . sometimes it 's good to wait .","id":"train_6118"}764{"answers":"D","options":["m : fantastic . sailing and cycling are exciting activities in winter .","m : it is beneficial for you to do swimming and cycling to celebrate christmas .","m : perfect . swimming and sailing are suitable for the summer vacation .","m : that is great . swimming and cycling are good for your heath ."],"article":"f : what are your weekend arrangements ? 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m : oh , i 'll make some pizzas , and i 'm sure grandma will make a birthday cake .","id":"train_3727"}766{"answers":"C","options":["m : yeah , some of this city buses have stops near the national museum . so , you will go to the music festival by bus , right ?","m : so , you mean as your home is only a 15 minute walk from the nearest underground station , you will go to the music festival by underground ?","m : so , you mean as your home is only a 5 minute walk from the nearest underground station , you will go to the music festival by underground ?","m : so , you will go to the music festival by taxi , right ? okay , i see . i will visit my friend and go to the dinner on sunday night ."],"article":"f : are you doing anything special this weekend ? m : i wanted to go to the music festival in the national park . but one of my friends invited me to her house for dinner . so i 'm going to the dinner on saturday night instead . what about you ? are you going to the festival ? f : i was planning on going with my sister , but she got a phone call from her boss and found out that she has to work so she ca n't drive me there . m : well , i think some of this city buses have stops near the national park . it would take a little longer than driving but not much , or you can take a taxi . f : that reminds me , i can take the underground . my home is only a 5 minute walk from the nearest underground station .","id":"train_2176"}767{"answers":"B","options":["m : i bought three smartphones in cash .","m : sorry mom . i bought those things with your credit card .","m : i bought three smartphones by check .","m : i bought three smartphones with your credit card ."],"article":"m : mom ? 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i have a meeting in 15 minutes . m : the traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert . f : should i get out and walk ? m : no , do n't worry . i know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes .","id":"train_2761"}790{"answers":"D","options":["f : two computers are enough for working at the cafe .","f : ten books can cost a lot when you buy them online .","f : but we do n't need five calculators for these classes .","f : so you have five notebooks in total . taking notes separately is an efficient study method ."],"article":"f : your backpack is heavy . what are you carrying ? m : i have a book and a notebook in there for each of my 5 classes . and i always carry my personal computer with me . i also have 2 calculators and about 10 pins .","id":"train_4860"}791{"answers":"D","options":["m : although we are classmates , you have n't had a history class , have you ?","m : since you are my student , why did n't you come to history ?","m : yeah , we are schoolmates , but neither of us took history .","m : yes , as your schoolmate , i hope you can get used to it as soon as possible ."],"article":"m : hi , jennie . how do you like the university ? 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f : i have . i 've joined the running club and the writing club and i 've made quite a few friends already . m : nice.i met some of my best friends when i was in the swimming club of my college . f : cool . i really appreciate the fact that i get to meet all kinds of people in college . but what i love the most about college life is that it allows me to be independent .","id":"train_1661"}809{"answers":"D","options":["f : it was hotter there than in our town .","f : it was so cold there that the river froze .","f : our town was cooler than qingqing grassland .","f : the weather there was cool ."],"article":"m : i heard that you went to qingqing grassland . can you tell me something about the journey ? f : yes , we had a wonderful time there . m : what did you do at qingqing grassland ? f : we had a lot of fun . we rode horses , played volleyball and football , and had evening parties , watched the sunrise , climbed the hills and so on . look , here are some photos taken there . you can see how we were . m : i can see . what about the weather ? f : it was cooler there than in our town , and even a bit cold at night . we all enjoyed the cool air , the clear sky and the green grass . you would have felt the same if you had been there . m : that 's true . i will go there sometime next year .","id":"train_2345"}810{"answers":"C","options":["m : since mary and susan are not coming , there are three people for dinner tonight .","m : so mary ca n't come because of work , there will be four people for dinner .","m : ok , let me count . there will be four people for dinner , mary , richard , you and me , right ?","m : since susan says she can come , there will be five people for dinner , right ?"],"article":"f : well , mary and richard called they 'll be here soon and then we 'll eat . m : all right . is susan coming ? f : no . she has to work late tonight .","id":"train_5104"}811{"answers":"A","options":["m : you 're right . i should take some clothes with me to keep warm .","m : of course . i 'll definitely visit sweden in the summer as you recommended .","m : alright , i 'll put off the trip .","m : according to your suggestion , i 'll take some heavy clothes to keep warm in the winter days in sweden ."],"article":"m : what type of clothing should i take when i go to sweden ? 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f : oh , mike . i 've made 3 bad mistakes so far this week . this morning i forgot to give a very important message to my father , so he got really angry with me . m : but you 're usually very careful and never make mistakes . what 's the matter with you ? f : i 'm very tired . i do n't know what i 'm doing these days . m : have you gone to bed late recently ? f : i 'm usually embedded about 10:00 , but i have been woken up at 4:30 every morning . and then i ca n't go back to sleep . m : why ? f : it 's my new neighbor . he has to get up at 4:30 every morning and he always turns his radio on loudly . m : ask him to turn it down then .","id":"train_2282"}814{"answers":"A","options":["m : oh no . i must do my homework right away .","m : yes , i 'll go to bed right away .","m : yes , i 'll watch tv .","m : i 'll get up early tomorrow to do my homework , mom ."],"article":"f : david , have you finished your homework yet ? m : no , i have n't , mom . f : then turn off the tv and do your homework at once , and you have to go to bed before 9:00 o'clock because you need to get up early tomorrow morning .","id":"train_4532"}815{"answers":"C","options":["f : really ? you want me to help you take out the garbage ?","f : do you mean that you need to take your dog for a walk ?","f : so you want me to walk your dog oscar , right ?","f : what i need to do is sweeping the front steps , am i right ?"],"article":"m : ok , mrs thomas . i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard . f : oh , thank you , james . m : i also swept the front steps and took out the garbage . is there anything else i can help you with ? f : can you also take my dog oscar for a walk ? m : sure .","id":"train_1695"}816{"answers":"B","options":["m : you do n't want to go to new york , why ?","m : what are you doing in your next stop , new york ?","m : i think you should go to paris next then visit new york .","m : you wo n't go to london , what a pity !"],"article":"m : where are you going next ? f : i 'm going to new york and then i 'll go to paris . after that , i 'll visit london .","id":"train_4876"}817{"answers":"C","options":["m : the big sign you have put up is very beautiful .","m : now that you have bought the tape , let 's put up the big `` happy birthday '' sign .","m : oh , you are so thoughtful , children will love the tapes you bought .","m : ah ! i forgot to put the candle on the cake . thank you for finishing it ."],"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 have n't put any candles on it yet . m : thanks for reminding me . i 've prepared some party games for the children , too . f : great . i bought a tape with a lot of children songs on it .","id":"train_11"}818{"answers":"B","options":["m : glad that you find the tv programme interesting . let 's watch it together .","m : could you please at least tell me who are you going to go out with ?","m : ok , you are going out to have a work meeting ? fine .","m : ok. so what are you going to read now ?"],"article":"m : i ca n't see why you need go out to enjoy yourself . why ca n't you have a nice time watching tv with me ? 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m : dad says it 'll cut our living costs because houses are n't so expensive there , but i do n't see it . i mean we 'll spend more on petrol getting to the city , wo n't we ? f : but your mom and dad work at home and you 've got your student card for the bus and it 's quiet living there . m : buses do n't often go to the countryside nowadays , i 'll be stuck out there like with no social life . f : well , how about asking your parents for a motorbike to drive to school ? that way they do n't have to drive you everywhere . m : that 's perfect .","id":"train_298"}821{"answers":"B","options":["f : i understand . so you skipped the exam to see the doctor yesterday .","f : you were sick ? of course , you have to rest yesterday .","f : come on , you could n't cut the exam just because you did n't want to take it .","f : how could you forget exam date ? i i have repeated many times ."],"article":"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 .","id":"train_3813"}822{"answers":"B","options":["f : ok , i see . you have been away from your motherland over two years , you should go back today .","f : it seems that you have left your motherland for about one year , you should plan to go back .","f : you have left england for about one year , you should go back as early as you can .","f : it seems that you just left your motherland for less than one month , you should not go back to china ."],"article":"f : good morning , international student office . may i help you ? m : i 'd like to talk to the director about my plan to go home next week . f : are you one of the students from england ? m : no , i 'm from the united states . i came last may .","id":"train_2926"}823{"answers":"C","options":["m : you are a good guide and you have helped my brother a lot . now he knows how to use the map .","m : since my friend is studying in japan , you must want to hire her as your employee .","m : you are such a helpful consultant . you advice means a lot to my friend . she will appreciate that .","m : it is my honor to have you as my consultant . my brother will listen to your advice ."],"article":"f : hello ? m : hello , is that zhulin ? f : yes , speaking . m : oh hello . i 'm a student and i have a question . well , a friend of mine is studying in the uk now and she is worried about returning to china after her studies . she 's worried that there are no job opportunities for her here . do you have any advice for her ? f : well , in the beginning i thought there were more opportunities for me abroad . however , when i started doing some research , i realized that there were just equal opportunities in china now . m : do you think she will find a good job here ? f : yes , i think so . employers especially big international companies like to hire people who have lived or studied abroad . m : that 's great . thank you so much for taking the time to speak to me . i 'll be sure to tell my friend everything you said . f : i 'm glad i could help .","id":"train_3812"}824{"answers":"C","options":["m : bye . by the way , what do you think of my house ? do you feel comfortable today ?","m : bye . by the way , shall we meet in my office again next time ?","m : bye . take care of yourself and do n't get on the wrong train !","m : bye . hurry up to catch the train . i will bring jack with me to meet you in germany next time !"],"article":"f : well , i certainly have enjoyed my stay in edinburgh , peter . thanks for all your help and thanks to gene as well for showing me around . m : well , we both enjoyed it , too . how long will you stay in york before you go back ? f : 2 days . look , when are you going to be in london again ? you must bring gene with you and we can all get together again . m : yes , i 'll do that . that 's your train , is n't it ? f : yes , i 'd better go . ok , thanks again , bye .","id":"train_4134"}825{"answers":"D","options":["f : oh , your last roommate never smoked . that was nice .","f : your last roommate smoked frequently ? that was bad .","f : she said she sometimes smoked and she did , right ?","f : so she lied and she sometimes smoke , did n't she ?"],"article":"f : thanks for meeting with me today . m : well . we 're trying to finish interviews today . we need a roommate by the first of next month . f : ok. so how many of you live here ? m : there are 3 of us . mary and rob are both nursing students . i graduated last year and i 'm working in a bank . f : oh , good . i 'm a student as well . m : you do n't smoke , do you ? mary refuses to live with smokers . our last roommate claimed that she never smoked , but sometimes she would and it upset mary a lot .","id":"train_2024"}826{"answers":"D","options":["m : okay , i 'll go there on foot . it only takes 10 minutes .","m : okay , i 'll go there by bus although it only takes 10 minutes on foot .","m : okay , i 'll go there by taxi although it only takes 10 minutes on foot .","m : okay , i 'll go there by taxi . because it is far from here ."],"article":"m : excuse me , could you tell me where the nearest post office is ? f : yes , walk down this road and then turn left when you get to the third crossing . you will see it not far ahead of you . m : thank you . could you give me more information ? f : of course . when you turn left , you will see a five-star hotel with a tea shop on the left . the post office is just next to it . it 's a three-storey building . m : how long will it take to get there if i walk ? f : about 30 minutes ? m : oh , that 's too long . f : uh , well , you can take bus 232 or get a taxi there . m : i think getting a taxi might be better . thanks a lot . f : you are welcome .","id":"train_431"}827{"answers":"D","options":["f : if you plan to climb mountains , i can recommend some places for you .","f : oh , you plan to join in a tennis club , sounds great .","f : if you plan to do yoga , you can join a club . yoga clubs are cheap .","f : now that you plan to start doing yoga , i hope you can stick to it ."],"article":"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 . m : you also do yoga ? f : yes . yoga helps me keep my shape and relax . it also makes me feel comfortable . m : but it is quite expensive to do yoga , is n't it ? f : not really . the prices vary from club to club . compare them before you decide . m : good idea . i 've been considering starting up .","id":"train_31"}828{"answers":"D","options":["m : so you did n't know that the sun was that strong and none of you brought an umbrella , right ?","m : what ? the rain ruined your meal on the beach because none of you brought an umbrella ?","m : what ? none of you brought an umbrella and you just let the wind ruin the meal ? that 's terrible !","m : you mean that the wind almost ruined the meal , but luckily you brought a large umbrella , did n't you ?"],"article":"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 . f : well , it works like this . you decide on a menu . obviously you have to be able to cook . then you advertise it so people can book a meal . the most amazing thing is all the advertising is done through websites . people set up tables in their sitting room or in a city car park , an empty factory , anywhere in fact and because you know how many people you 're cooking for , food does n't get wasted . m : so why is it good for you ? f : well , various reasons , like i could buy all the things without risk because customers pay in advance . the greatest advantage , though , is by having 10 customers at most . i do n't need to hire a waiter . m : do you ever run into problems ? f : the whole experience is fun . people watch you cook and the atmosphere is relaxed . i did one meal on a beach , which almost went wrong because i did n't think about the wind blowing sand into people 's food . fortunately , i brought a large umbrella to protect myself from the sun . so i put it around their table instead .","id":"train_2636"}829{"answers":"B","options":["f : the news is really shock .","f : i do n't know . this is a good job opportunity .","f : i do n't know . this job is not for you .","f : i do n't know . can you tell me some sales strategies ?"],"article":"f : hi , danny , the advertisement says they need a salesperson . that 'll be perfect for you , because you like traveling very much . m : that sounds nice . did they mention anything about experience ?","id":"train_6838"}830{"answers":"A","options":["m : so you want to go to oxford .","m : so you do n't want to go to oxford .","m : the train will go to london instead of liverpool .","m : you need to go back to change your ticket to london ."],"article":"m : let me see your ticket . this ticket is for oxford . f : yes , that 's right . m : but this train does n't go to oxford . it goes to liverpool . f : oh , no . then i 'll have to get off and change at london .","id":"train_5920"}831{"answers":"B","options":["f : your favorite sport is tennis ? 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so why wait ? when are you going to give her the big news ? m : well , she is teaching at the moment . she does n't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours . it will have to wait until tonight , i guess . f : well , i lived there in two thousand and ten . it 's not that different from the us . the weather is the same and the local people have similar customs , but the food is much better in france . what about your family ? are they all moving with you ? m : i hope to move everyone in a few months . i definitely do n't like the idea of spending my year without katie and our kids . f : well , that 's what a lot of people in our department say i suppose . m : yeah , only time will tell . i 'll buy you sandwiches , ok ? f : no , no , it 's my treat .","id":"train_2094"}834{"answers":"A","options":["f : i 'm so sorry to hear that . maybe you should see a doctor for your headache .","f : i 'm so glad that you get rid of your headache .","f : oh my god . you 're bleeding . ask a doctor to treat your arm .","f : oh my god . you 're bleeding . ask a doctor to treat your knee ."],"article":"f : what 's wrong with you , tom ? m : i 've got a headache .","id":"train_5798"}835{"answers":"C","options":["m : no , you can order some boxes instead of packing by yourself because these orders are urgent .","m : you can go home and have a rest . but you are required to come back and pack these boxes tonight because these orders are urgent..","m : all right , let 's go home and have a rest . just leave these boxes for tomorrow morning .","m : i think we should continue packing because these orders are urgent ."],"article":"f : i 'm really tired from packing all these boxes for 3 hours . it 's time to call it a day . m : i know , maybe we could do it first thing tomorrow morning . f : why not ? these orders are not urgent .","id":"train_5032"}836{"answers":"B","options":["m : let me stay home with you .","m : let me make you some food as you are sick .","m : let me make you some food as you are hungry .","m : let me make you drive to a friend 's house ."],"article":"m : do you want to go over to john 's house tonight ? f : no , i think i 'm getting sick . so i should probably just stay at home and rest . m : oh , ok ! you should drink some tea and stay warm . would you like me to make you some soup ? f : no , thanks . i 'm not hungry . i might just go to sleep actually . i had to get up very early this morning for a meeting . one of my co-workers seemed ill so i might have gotten sick from her .","id":"train_2834"}837{"answers":"A","options":["m : i 've already decided to watch tv at home .","m : i do n'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 : do n't blame me for being lazy . i just want to enjoy a live basketball game ."],"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"}838{"answers":"B","options":["f : it 's okay , you behaved cool just now .","f : so every time you do n't know how to start a conversation , you behave awkward , right ?","f : never mind , you are polite .","f : it does n't matter . although you were embarrassed just now , we saw it for the first time , so it 's normal ."],"article":"m : wow , this dance is surely cool . there are so many people here . uh , what 's your name ? f : susan , susan dawes . you really do n'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 do n't know why i pretended i did n't know who you were . i just did n't know how to start the conversation .","id":"train_88"}839{"answers":"C","options":["f : yes , it is . see you in edinburgh then , and i will bring you to my home .","f : yes , it is . let 's meet in london . i will traval to london next vacation .","f : yes , it is . i am looking forward to your arrival in london , and i will show you my hometown .","f : yes , it is . remember to come to my home in york !"],"article":"f : well , i certainly have enjoyed my stay in edinburgh , peter . thanks for all your help and thanks to gene as well for showing me around . m : well , we both enjoyed it , too . how long will you stay in york before you go back ? 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oh , you will go to america two days after !","m : really ? you mean you will not send me postcards ? oh , you will go to america two days after !","m : oh , thanks . and you mean you will fly to hawaii 12 days after and go to japan two days after ?","m : oh , i hope you can have a nice business trip , as you will go to china two days after to attend a meeting ."],"article":"f : hi , jack . who are you writing to ? m : i 'm writing to my parents , telling them i 'll stay here this summer . f : you 're not going home ? i thought you were going on a trip to japan with your family . m : well , i intended , but i thought again in changed my mind . f : tell me . i 'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here ? m : michael arranged for me to work at his uncle 's institution . f : how much will you be paid ? m : judy , i do n't do it for money , but for experience . besides , it 's voluntary work . f : you work without payment ? that 's really something . what kind of work is it ? 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f : justin 's got to work . just yesterday , his boss called him in and told him he had to work . then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation . so justin 's got to cover for him . well , anyway , i 'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work .","id":"train_819"}852{"answers":"A","options":["m : your map will be a great help for me to find the bank !","m : with the map you will draw for me later , i believe i can easily find the drugstore .","m : i 'm fine . you do n't really need to show me the way to the bank of ireland . thanks any way .","m : you will help me to get money from the bank ? that would be nice . i will wait you here ."],"article":"m : can you tell me how to reach the bank please ? f : which bank ? there are 2 , the allied irish bank and the bank of ireland . m : i have an aib past card and i want to get money from the bank . f : you need to go to the allied irish bank , which is near the local shopping centre , dunnes stores . m : how do i get there ? i have no knowledge of this area . f : cross the road and turn left at the other side , walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights . you will see a shopping center on the right hand side . walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center , keep going straight for about 100 meters and the bank is on your left . m : it sounds a little bit difficult . how far is it from here ? f : it 's not so difficult . it 's about 5 minutes walk from here . i can draw a map for you if you wish .","id":"train_3900"}853{"answers":"A","options":["m : what you said is reasonable . from this point of view , i also think online stores will not replace high street stores .","m : i think street food is cheaper .","m : but i think customers get better service in restaurants than at home .","m : so you think people do n't need to touch things before they sale them ?"],"article":"m : i think online shopping will replace going out to shops . online stores can offer much lower prices than the high street stores . f : i doubt it . i think we 'll always want to touch some things physically and see them before we buy them .","id":"train_4724"}854{"answers":"A","options":["m : sure ! we are really happy to have a chance to relax .","m : yes ! we are so happy to broaden our vision .","m : not really . only my wife and i will go there and relax .","m : yes ! because we will visit our friends in washington ."],"article":"f : when are you going to take your vacation ? 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m : yes , i need some directions . f : sure . what are you looking for ? m : well , first of all i 'm looking for the hard rock cafe . how far is it from here ? need i take a taxi ? f : oh , it 's just about 5 minutes walk from here . just walk out of the hotel and turn right . it 's right across from the national bank .","id":"train_3834"}858{"answers":"D","options":["m : wow , you act like you 're from china . monica .","m : i guess your hometown is in england , am i right ?","m : no wonder you are so unfamiliar with america ?","m : you really embody the typical american character ."],"article":"m : hi marina , i 'm sorry to keep you waiting . i bought a map in the bookstore . f : oh , we do n't need a map at all . i 'll be your tour guide . i 'm familiar with every corner of the city . chinatown , broadway , central park , the natural history museum .","id":"train_1288"}859{"answers":"B","options":["f : yeah ! i love it . this violent film really makes me excited .","f : not me . this violent film really makes me become quiet .","f : i like it , too . this film helps me get rid of my tiredness .","f : i like it ! people just kill each other . it 's so cool . but there are too many people in the theater ."],"article":"m : you 've been quiet since we left at the theater . what 's the matter ? 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f : tough , our teacher is using a lot of authentic material . you know , stuff , off the radio and tv . he even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class . m : so , what are some of the things that make it difficult ? f : well , the speed for a start . m : what do you mean ? f : you know , they just talk so fast . i ca n't understand every word .","id":"train_1378"}863{"answers":"B","options":["f : you are welcome . i am sure ashley will be back in time .","f : you are welcome . i am sure victor will deliver the document in time .","f : no worries , rebecca will be back at 3:00 and is willing to help you .","f : victor can help you for he has been working for years and is familiar with things around ."],"article":"m : ashley , will you deliver this document to green mama 's by 3 o'clock or should i ask rebecca ? f : i 'm sorry , peter . i am scheduled to meet a customer at 2 o'clock and i do n't know how long the meeting will last . also , rebecca wo n't be back until 4:00 . m : what should i do ? 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m : my wife 's new clothes shop . any recommendation ? f : it 's helpful if you can tell me your potential customers . for instance , we know what parts of the newspaper are more likely to be read by women and on what days they read them . m : great . i will ask my wife . she knows lots about her customers . i 'll come back tomorrow . thanks .","id":"train_793"}876{"answers":"C","options":["m : yes , you are right . writer is a worthwhile choice for you .","m : since you are a writer now , you must find it is interesting .","m : you must think that being a writer is interesting .","m : sure . you are right . being a writer is a waste of time to you ."],"article":"m : so what kind of career would you like to have ? f : well , i 'm not sure exactly . being a writer could be interesting .","id":"train_751"}877{"answers":"C","options":["m : a flight to australia costs $ 300 per person . that 's too cheap .","m : a flight to france costs $ 500 per person . actually , we do not want to go to france for our holiday .","m : a flight to australia costs $ 500 per person . actually , we do not have so much money .","m : a flight to australia costs $ 1000 per person . wow , i ca n't afford it ."],"article":"f : international travel agency , may i help you ? m : yes , my wife and i want to take a holiday this winter , to someplace warmer . f : i understand . how long do you want to take ? m : only a week between christmas and new year . that 's the problem , you see . f : there is no problem . we can find you a flight to australia leaving at christmas and coming back on new year 's eve . and it will only cost $ 500 per person .","id":"train_3477"}878{"answers":"C","options":["f : nope . my husband will prepare thanksgiving dinner to welcome you next tuesday .","f : some drinks would be lovely . then see you next thursday on the christmas eve .","f : not really . just come next thursday . we 'd be happy to have you on thanksgiving .","f : you and your parents ' coming is good enough . see you on saturday 's thanksgiving ."],"article":"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 ? 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m : we 're only staying overnight . we 'll check out tomorrow morning.how much is it ? f : it 's $ 68 per night . m : ok. do you accept credit cards ?","id":"train_2609"}880{"answers":"D","options":["m : will we arrive at the airport at 12:00 pm ?","m : how about we get to the airport at eleven o 'clock ?","m : just get to the station at ten o 'clock , right ?","m : we 'll have to be at the airport at ten , right ?"],"article":"m : are we leaving on saturday or sunday ? f : we are leaving on saturday . the plane leaves at midnight , so we 're flying over night . m : oh , really ? i 'm not sure i can sleep on the plane . it makes me nervous . f : you will be fine . it 's easier to sleep than you might think . m : ok , well , what time should we get to the airport ? f : i think 10:00 pm will give us enough time . we 'll arrive in thailand at 11:00 pm , their time . and jenny is picking us up and taking us to the hotel .","id":"train_2143"}881{"answers":"A","options":["f : i ca n't wait to attend the ceremony .","f : although we are not going to attend the ceremony , we will interview the winner .","f : the hotel will open tomorrow then we can enjoy the excellent food .","f : i 'm so excited to think about the ceremony in a month ."],"article":"f : brian , have you heard that mister giddings will be awarded the prize for best car design at the hyatt hotel next week ? 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f : not bad ! it 's good to see you . how is your family ? m : they 're fine . my boy danny is taking a course in computer . f : is he still working at the store ? m : yes , but he wants to change the job . he has a family now and he needs to make more money . how about your children ? what 's michael doing these days ? is he still living in california . f : not anymore . he moved to oregon and now he is raising sheep .","id":"train_3495"}883{"answers":"B","options":["m : that 's great . i 'd like to sleep on the bed which is placed close to the window .","m : that 's great . then i can sit on the chair by the window to enjoy the scenery .","m : that 's great . i have to say that it 's a good idea to put the chairs in front of the fireplace .","m : that 's great . it 's convenient to place the chairs behind the dressing table ."],"article":"f : we have got our own home , it must be wonderful to live by ourselves . m : i have been looking forward to it since we got married . f : here i have a dressing table of my own . m : oh , the room is so small . i thought it would be a lot bigger . f : so did i. after all , it 's a new one . it 's our own house . that 's what really matters , is that right ? 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m : no , some bees followed him into his car . f : i hope he got to the doctors quickly . jack , how about a walk in the park ? it 's a beautiful day today . m : but i do n't feel like walking outside now . there are so many funny videos on this website . i just ca n't stop watching them . f : come on , jack . you ca n't sit in front of the laptop all day . it 's not good for your eyes . m : you 're right . i 'll go to the park with you .","id":"train_1844"}885{"answers":"D","options":["m : your husband and your son are both poor at taking pictures .","m : wow . your husband bought a new iphone 8 for himself . it must be expensive .","f : yes . but , your son looks more handsome than your husband .","m : your husband is handsome ."],"article":"m : emily , i heard you took a trip to san diego . f : yes , my son jim was admitted by san diego university . so i drove him there and visited the city with my husband and daughter . m : what did you do there ? f : well , we were only there for 3 days , so we did n't do too many things . on the first day , we looked around san diego university and then dropped into the local hospital to visit a local boy . i had read about him in a newspaper . he 's suffering from cancer , but he 's very brave . at night we walked around the city . m : did you take any pictures ? f : yes , my husband bought a new iphone 7 plus for my son . and he is really a good photographer . i stored some in my phone . do you want to look at a few ? m : sure . i love looking at photos . f : this one is of my husband and me on the beach and this was taken in a museum before we left . the boy next to my husband is jim . m : your son looks as handsome as your husband . f : they do look very similar .","id":"train_3416"}886{"answers":"C","options":["f : i can tell that we feel pretty happy now .","f : i can tell that we are vey sad now .","f : i can tell that we are a little confused about the exam now .","f : i can tell that we are a little confused about the interview now ."],"article":"f : thank goodness , it was n't as hard as i thought . m : well , it was completely within my expectation . f : but do n't you think the answers were n't clear for the last few multiple choice questions ? i just guessed . m : i totally agree . the teacher set a few obstacles for us on purpose . otherwise , everyone would get full marks . f : the other tough part was the writing , though what we were required to do was just write a very short and simple essay . i was confused a lot by the use of chinese words and sentence structures . m : um , i had the same problem , we should read more , and then imitate the writing .","id":"train_1990"}887{"answers":"A","options":["f : no wonder . it 's possible that trinity way is too new to be updated on gps as you said .","f : although you said trinity way is new , the gps has clear instructions for this street .","f : you mean trinity way is closed today ? 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f : it starts at 8:30 and ends at 10:15 .","id":"train_5163"}890{"answers":"C","options":["m : today is tuesday , so you will have a practice , right ? i 'll find you at mary 's after school , see you later .","m : oh , i almost forget today is wednesday . you practice on wednesdays and fridays , so it is today , right ?","m : i 'm sorry , maybe i ca n't join your practice tomorrow , because i have other things to do on thursdays .","m : it 's good to know you 've been practicing on weekends . today 's thursday , and i can join you this weekend ."],"article":"f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself . f : you could form a group with someone , that way you may feel more relaxed . m : that sounds like a good idea . f : actually , mary , john and i are going to take part in the contest as a group . why do n't you join us ? it would be more balanced to have 2 girls and 2 boys and i 'm sure we will sound great . m : all right , let 's try it then . f : cool . so far , we have been practicing together every tuesday and thursday after school . so we just had a practice yesterday . why do n't you come tomorrow ? we do it at johns .","id":"train_305"}891{"answers":"D","options":["m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 11:45 every night . there comes the taxi .","m : i 'm sure line 7 stops running at 10:30 every night . i do n't know where can we get a taxi .","m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 10:45 every night . you can get a taxi over there .","m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . i do n't know where can we get a taxi ."],"article":"f : excuse me , do you know where the nearest subway station is ? m : the nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it 's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6 , which one are you taking ? f : i 'm not so sure . i 'm here on vacation . m : ok , where do you need to go then ? f : i want to go to the m hotel . m : oh , it 's a long line 6 , but it 's 10:45. as i know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . f : ok. do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here ?","id":"train_2612"}892{"answers":"A","options":["m : so you went to the reception to give your name ? and then ?","m : so you went to the reception to take a test ? and then ?","m : so you went to the secretary 's to give your name ? and then ?","m : so you went to the test room to give your name ? and then ?"],"article":"m : what did you have to do on your first day of school ? f : first , i had to go to reception and give my name .","id":"train_1639"}893{"answers":"B","options":["f : you watched me on the tv ? it 's my pleasure to have you today to enjoy my violin solo .","f : i 'm glad you like what the newspaper says about me and thank you for your appreciation .","f : thank you . i refused all the newspaper interviews , so you must know me from the internet .","f : wow , what did the newspaper say about me ? but it 's a pity that you could n't come today ."],"article":"m : i 'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance . f : thank you very much . m : i read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play . i have travelled many miles and i 'm very glad i made the effort . you play the piano beautifully ! what are your next plans ?","id":"train_2765"}894{"answers":"B","options":["m : you are busy checking your email , so you checked mine , right ?","m : so you 're busy preparing this report ?","m : i do n't expect that although you are busy doing housework , you still received my email .","m : why are you busy preparing this report ? your boss needs it the day after tomorrow ."],"article":"m : have you received my email ? f : sorry , i have n't had time to check . i am engaged in finishing the report . my boss will need it tomorrow .","id":"train_5211"}895{"answers":"D","options":["f : yeah\uff0che is n't good at playing the piano .","f : exactly , he always sings poorly","f : you are right , he is not only poor at studying , but also singing .","f : yeah , he really does n't study well ."],"article":"m : you seem to admire mike a great deal . why ? f : well , he 's really talented . he plays the piano very well and he can sing beautifully , too . m : that 's true . but he often gets quite low grades in exams .","id":"train_5385"}896{"answers":"B","options":["f : really ? it was after you 'd been doing some voluntary work for a profit organization and you once ran a restaurant before ?","f : really ? you once volunteered for an organization before ? and then it made you want to become a wedding planner ?","f : so , you never have been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization and you just planned the open-air event before ?","f : so , you do n't want to be wedding planner because you once volunteered for an organization before and you found it boring ?"],"article":"m ; f : amelia , what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner ? m ; f : i make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones , such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited . i also booked the venue and the photographer . m ; f : so , do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money ? m ; f : well , i reduce some of the costs . but they have to pay my fee , so it works out about the same . in most cases , they are simply too busy to do it without assistance . m ; f : tell me , what made you want to become a wedding planner ? m ; f : in my case , it was after i 'd been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization . others come into wedding planning through different routes , such as restaurant management or providing meals for open air events .","id":"train_236"}897{"answers":"A","options":["f : you poor little thing ! take your time on the physics problem .","f : how many geography problems do you need to solve now ?","f : how many english problems do you need to solve now ?","f : you have already solved the physics problem ? that 's great !"],"article":"f : henry what are you doing ? m : i 've been trying to solve this physics problem for half an hour and i still have no idea how to do it .","id":"train_6153"}898{"answers":"B","options":["f : i still remember my last meeting with mr. anderson . he is a brilliant general manager .","f : mr. anderson is a very brilliant bank manager . what a lucky guy you are !","f : wish you have a pleasant appointment with the greatest marketing manager in the world .","f : meeting mr anderson at 3:30 and your flight is 4:45 ? do n't miss the flight ."],"article":"f : are you busy this week ? m : yes . this morning i need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30 , i 'll discuss the report with the general manager . f : what 's your schedule for tomorrow ? m : i 'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00 , i 'm seeing mr .black , the marketing manager . f : what about wednesday ? m : i 've got an appointment at 8:30 with mr. anderson , the bank manager . in the afternoon , i 'm taking the 4:45 flight to hong kong for the conference .","id":"train_3663"}899{"answers":"D","options":["f : wow , you went to london street with your uncle who lives in york .","f : sounds like you had a good time living with your uncle in oxford .","f : it 's a pity you did n't watch any show while living with uncle in london .","f : so lucky that your uncle lives in london , as there are many activities ."],"article":"f : where did you stay in london ? m : we stayed with my uncle . he lives in london . f : what did you do in london ? m : we went shopping in oxford street . oxford street is one of the best places to shop in london . i bought a great pair of jeans there . f : what else did you do ? m : we went to see a musical . we saw the show cats . it was wonderful . i love the songs and the dancing .","id":"train_3240"}900{"answers":"D","options":["m : fine . i 'll listen to you and do more exercise , though i do n't like it .","m : i agree with you . i 'm gaining weight so i also want to take anther medicine .","m : i am very healthy . there is no need for a thorough check-up .","m : i think so . it 's a good idea to have a thorough check-up ."],"article":"f : well , mister smith , here you are again . i notice that this is your fourth visit this month . you are taking the medicine i offered you last time , are n't you ? m : yes , i take it every morning but i need something else . first of all i have a headache , my head has been aching for almost a week and i 'm losing weight and my food taste funny , as soon as i start to eat i lose my appetite . f : mister smith . i want you to tell me whether you are trying to get exercise . m : yes , i remember your exact words . it 's important to exercise and that includes walking and i 'd try , some days i forget , but when i exercise , i like it . f : well , mister smith . it seems that it 's time for you to have a complete physical examination .","id":"train_289"}901{"answers":"A","options":["m : i agree with you . it is not expensive if the app cost $ 1 monthly .","m : i ca n't believe that the app which ca n't stop the ads need $ 1 per month .","m : it is really expensive to buy an app on my phone which cost $ 12 monthly .","m : i have finished my paper , so i do n't need to buy the app which need $ 30 monthly ."],"article":"m : ah , that 's the forth ad that appears suddenly on my computer screen since i started working on my paper . f : you can buy an app that will stop those ads . m : i ca n't afford to buy some fancy $ 10 software just so i can write my paper . f : it 's not that expensive . it 's $ 1 per month .","id":"train_2909"}902{"answers":"A","options":["m : you are right , i will study hard and improve my english . or i would have a hard time when i go abroad .","m : there are so many english translation softwares , so i 'm not worried even i 'm not good at english .","m : i just read the news that a girl was killed abroad , it 's terrible to go abroad alone .","m : i will study hard and improve my english so i can get a high score in english exam ."],"article":"m : i 'm expecting to go abroad shortly , so i am very anxious to learn a ( ? ) english to get along by myself . f : it 's awful to visit a foreign country without being able to use the language .","id":"train_4997"}903{"answers":"D","options":["m : people in china are more positive than before , because they can not access to information .","m : that is true . people will eat more hamburgers if they have access to more information .","m : exactly . chinese people eat hamburgers everyday so they are more active in general .","m : you are right . since people have access to more information , they become wiser than before ."],"article":"m : i have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working . i thought all americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the tv all day long . f : huh ... well , our culture and society has become a lot more health conscious than it was 10 years ago . m : i have heard a lot of people talking about organic foods and even growing their own vegetables . f : yes , things are different now . i think most people are just more aware than before whether it is about themselves or the world . there is so much information out there . people are less ignorant than they were before .","id":"train_4223"}904{"answers":"C","options":["f : yeah , it 's not a good strong one and can not make sure i do n't lose the key . and you mean the lock needs extra charge , right ?","f : really ? for another 4 pounds , you can supply lightweight bags for me ? so , the bag needs extra charge ?","f : for another 5 pounds , you can supply lightweight bags for me ? so , the bag needs extra charge ?","f : okay , i see . you mean the pump needs extra charge but it 's not a lot cheaper to rent by the week , right ?"],"article":"m : hello , clark cycle here . how can i help you ? f : oh , hello . i saw your ad in the local paper and i 'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have , and what your prices are like ? m : well , we hire out 3 main types of machine , electric touring and mountain bikes . are you likely to be riding off-road , do you think ? f : no , i 'll probably be sticking to roads . so , we 're touring bike would be best . m : right , well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day . f : so it 's a lot cheaper to rent by the week . is there anything else i 'd have to pay ? m : well , for another 5 pounds , we can supply lightweight bags . there is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock . it 's a good strong one , just make sure you do n't lose the key .","id":"train_1387"}905{"answers":"B","options":["f : you will buy your mum a coat first .","f : are you going to give mary a call ?","f : you will buy your mum a handbag right now .","f : i will phone mike first and then give mary a call ."],"article":"m : what should we buy mom for her birthday , a handbag or a coat ? f : either will do . please ask mary in case we buy the same thing . m : ok , i will phone her right now .","id":"train_4970"}906{"answers":"B","options":["f : i do n't agree . i do n't think dogs like to keep clean .","f : you are right . there are stories that dogs spend their whole life waiting for their owners . cats are not as loyal as dogs .","f : on the contrary , i think cats are more loyal than dogs . but this cat does n't look good , let 's not buy it .","f : you may be right that dogs can catch mice , but are there any mice in your house ? besides , as you said , dogs are not so faithful ."],"article":"f : oh , what a beautiful cat ! what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather get a dog . dogs are more faithful than cats .","id":"train_1610"}907{"answers":"C","options":["m : it is so expensive for this amount of food .","m : the price of food in our school is too expansive .","m : yes . the price of the food is affordable . enjoy it .","m : the kind of food is so special for my mom ."],"article":"f : is it really all you can eat for only $ 12.50 ? that price is not bad .","id":"train_3115"}908{"answers":"D","options":["f : i 'm not surprised that you recommend english dictionaries .","f : i like chinese-english dictionaries as well .","f : why do n't you like english-english dictionaries ?","f : why do you prefer english-english dictionaries ?"],"article":"f : i 'm learning english , what kind of dictionary do you recommend ? m : well , i prefer english english dictionaries .","id":"train_6534"}909{"answers":"D","options":["f : oh , i will not have hot chocolate . why do you advise that i should eat less chocolate ?","f : really ? you mean i should wait for the lights to turn red and you advise that i should keep the table clean ?","f : really ? you mean i do n't have to wait for the lights to turn green and you advise i should watch out for the traffic ?","f : thanks for your advice . i really should watch out for the traffic ."],"article":"f : dad , where are we going ? m : first , we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink , then we will visit the university museum . f : where are we going to have a drink ? 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so why wait ? when are you going to give her the big news ? m : well , she is teaching at the moment . she does n't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours . it will have to wait until tonight , i guess . f : well , i lived there in two thousand and ten . it 's not that different from the us . the weather is the same and the local people have similar customs , but the food is much better in france . what about your family ? are they all moving with you ? m : i hope to move everyone in a few months . i definitely do n't like the idea of spending my year without katie and our kids . f : well , that 's what a lot of people in our department say i suppose .","id":"train_2093"}921{"answers":"A","options":["m : it really likes to bring dead animal as a trophy of its hunting .","m : ok , the cat always likes to bring in some trash .","m : ok , i 'm taking out the garbage right away .","m : a dead animal is brought by our dog ."],"article":"f : what is that smell ? 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m : how did you get started ? f : oh , doing small jobs for friends and relatives and i soon found myself getting plenty of work . but there was a lot of rain during that first year , so some jobs took longer than planned . but i got nice comments from people when the jobs were finished . m : and how are you getting on now ? f : very well , i get most of my new customers from people who have recommended me , and i have n't needed to look for work by knocking on doors . i do advertise , but that 's just a few notices in shop windows .","id":"train_1391"}925{"answers":"C","options":["f : thanks for discussing the effects of stress with me .","f : thanks for discussing the ways of relaxation with my dad .","f : thanks for discussing the ways of relaxation with me .","f : thanks for discussing the ideas of healthy life with me ."],"article":"f : i think it 's very important to relax because if you do n't . you can get too stressed . what do you think ? m : yes , i think so , once i even got ill because i was too stressed out studying for exams . but what do you do to relax ? f : well , sometimes i go to my room and lie down and listen to my favorite music or read a book . what about you ? m : i want to relax , i often play computer games . f : i do n't think computer games are relaxing . yhey can be so exciting and then it 's difficult to stop playing . m : it 's not a problem for me , it 's good fun . i sometimes play until midnight . f : really ? that 's too bad for your health , you 'd better not stay up for it again . going out is a better way . i sometimes like to take my dog for a long walk in the country or a park . that makes me feel healthy and relaxed . m : i agree with you .","id":"train_1439"}926{"answers":"B","options":["f : remember we will meet at the cinema !","f : do n't be late man or you will lose me as your friend .","f : yes , professor wang . i understood this issue .","f : no honey . i wo n't play tennis with you . i am tired ."],"article":"f : tom , what are you going to do this weekend ? m : i have no idea . usually i stay at home and watch tv . sometimes i play computer games . do you have any good ideas ? 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from the newspaper or tv ? m : neither . a friend of mine working there told me the other day . f : have you sent your application yet ? m : i sent it a week ago and luckily it was approved by the manager yesterday afternoon . f : what specific things will you do ? m : i will help to feed the animals .","id":"train_3931"}928{"answers":"D","options":["f : really ? you mean i stop at the camera shop to buy a bottle of water , and you want to go to cinema ?","f : ok. you mean there is nothing you want to buy while we are downtown and now you want to go to a clothing shop .","f : ok , i see . you want to go to a camera shop while we are not downtown .","f : ok , i see . you want to go to a camera shop to buy a digital camera ."],"article":"f : is there anything you want to buy while we are downtown ? m : let 's stop at the camera shop to buy a digital camera .","id":"train_6563"}929{"answers":"D","options":["m : you are right . it is too hot in the room and we have spent a whole day here .","m : you should not complaint that you only has crossword puzzles to keep you busy at home .","m : since we have been here for one day , you must find the speeches are very boring .","m : that is true . the speeches are boring to you . you can entertain yourself then ."],"article":"m : do n't tell me you 're bored already ? f : well , yeah , i am . m : we just got here . you will have to find a way to entertain yourself then . f : what can i do ? there are just a bunch of boring people giving boring speeches .","id":"train_896"}930{"answers":"B","options":["m : i want to go to the dentist later , so i may miss the class tomorrow morning .","m : yes . i will return as soon as possible before the first class tomorrow morning .","m : yes . i will be at my dentist at 7:00 tomorrow morning , so i 'll be back before the first class","m : i might sleep late and miss my appointment . so i wo n't go to the first class tomorrow ."],"article":"m : i have to be at the dentist at 7:30 tomorrow morning . f : then you wo n't miss any classes .","id":"train_6695"}931{"answers":"D","options":["m : although you want to take swimming lessons in the water sports center , there is only one pool .","m : so the waterskiing lessons you want to take starts this year , does n't it ?","m : although you want to take sailing lessons , you ca n't do it in the water sports center .","m : really ? i did n't know you want to take waterskiing lessons . they are indeed interesting ."],"article":"f : have you been to the water sports center ? m : oh , yes , it 's great . there are 2 pools , one for diving and the other for swimming . you can have sailing lessons , too . f : i was hoping to take water skiing lessons , but it wo n't start this year .","id":"train_6308"}932{"answers":"D","options":["f : since you have no luggage to check in , you can go for security check .","f : i 'm sorry . you 'll have to pay extra money for the second piece of luggage .","f : just one piece of luggage , mr. smith ? you do n't have any carry-on bag ?","f : put this piece of luggage on the belt , please . i need to look at its weight ."],"article":"m : hello . f : good morning , sir . welcome to london heathrow airport . where are you going ? m : i 'm going to taipei by way of hong kong . f : your passport and ticket , please . will you be checking in any banks , mr. lewis ? m : just one and i have this carry-on bag .","id":"train_4201"}933{"answers":"D","options":["m : do n't be sad because you forgot to send some emails . i know your password . let me send it for you .","m : since you did n't finish your homework on time , why are you still sad because you lost it ?","m : i never thought you would be sad because i deleted your essay , i just knew your password , so i deleted it carelessly .","m : i can understand your sadness about losing your homework ."],"article":"f : i ca n't find my research essay file anywhere on here . did you delete it ? 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f : no , i 'm afraid not . she 's very homesick . she misses her family and friends back in india .","id":"train_3542"}938{"answers":"D","options":["f : yeah , i agree with you . working as a director assistant is quite boring .","f : you 're right . working as a director assistant can be tiring .","f : well , i agree with you . working as a director assistant is not appealing .","f : so you think working as a director assistant is appealing ."],"article":"f : i really need to find a job now . m : so do i. do you see anything good listed ? f : how about this telephone sales job ? you call people and try to sell them magazines . m : that sounds boring and anyway i 'm not good at selling . f : well , i am . i might check that one out . oh , here 's one for you , an entertainment director assistant on a ship . m : that sounds fun . i love traveling and i 've never been on a ship . f : it says here you have to work everyday while the ship is at sea . that 'll be tiring . m : that 's ok. i do n't mind working long hours if the pay is good . i think i 'll apply for it .","id":"train_133"}939{"answers":"B","options":["f : the the orange and carrot soup we had this noon is quite simple .","f : i do n't need the recipe of the orange and carrot soup for it 's a simple dish .","f : i love the orange and carrot soup a lot so i hope you can give me the recipe you promised .","f : the recipe of the special dish we had at mike 's party is easy to find ."],"article":"f : can you let me have that recipe you promised ? m : which one ? the one for the orange and carrot soup we had last night ? f : no , i know how to make that . it 's quite simple . it 's the special dish we had at mike 's party . it had potatoes and onions in it , and we ate it cold with bread.i thought i 'd make it and take it with us when we 're out to the park this weekend.we always take a packed lunch and i thought this would be really nice with some salad and not too heavy to carry . m : that 's a good idea .","id":"train_1205"}940{"answers":"A","options":["m : okay , let 's go to the blue moon restaurant , as you wish .","m : okay , let 's go to the blue moon restaurant to have lunch , as you wish .","m : you 're so sweet to choose the red rose restaurant . you 'll enjoy the lunch here .","m : thanks for coming to my house for lunch ."],"article":"m : how about eating out tonight at the red rose restaurant ? it 's very near my house . f : it 's too noisy there . how about the blue moon restaurant ? i like the soft music there . it 's a much nicer environment for eating .","id":"train_5294"}941{"answers":"B","options":["m : i guess you are right . i always forget things . like now , i ca n't remember where my report is .","m : i guess you are right . i always forget things .","m : i guess you are right . i should make more copies in case that i forget them .","m : i guess you are right . i should n't get annoyed because there is nothing bad that happens to me ."],"article":"f : what 's the matter ian ? you look so worried . m : oh , this is so annoying . where on earth did i put my copies ? f : you never do remember where you put things , do you ?","id":"train_5572"}942{"answers":"A","options":["f : so that is true that people should avoid sitting in front of computers for too long without walking around .","f : so we should remember that a good chair enables people to keep their feet flat on the floor and people are doing less and less with computers .","f : so it is true that there are not so many physical problems despite the wide use of computers .","f : so although people are doing less and less with computers , that is true that people should avoid sitting in front of computers for too long without walking around ."],"article":"f : our guest today is dr. lia kwan . dr. kwan works with computer related injuries and problems . dr. kwan , do you see more computer-related problem these days ? m : oh , definitely yes . people are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems . f : so what can we do ? 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m : good morning . i am looking for a pair of trousers for my son . could i see that pair hanging in the window ? f : sure sir . is this the pair you meant ? m : yes , that 's it . what are these trousers made of ? my son 's skin is quite sensitive , so i have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears .","id":"train_3134"}958{"answers":"C","options":["m : oh , it 's only 2 stops from here . that 's close . thank you .","m : so it 's three stops from here , is n't it ? thanks for your help .","m : thank you . i need to go through 5 stops , right ?","m : thanks . zhongshan park is five stops from here ."],"article":"f : excuse me , do you need any help ? m : yes , i want to go to ( ? ) temple , but i 'm really lossed . this is my first visit to qingdao . so i do n't know how to take the bus . f : you can take number 206 bus at zhongshan park . m : number 206 bus ? alright , where do i get off the bus ? f : get off at zhang shan stop , 5 stops from here . the sign at the stop is written in english , so you 'll be able to read it .","id":"train_1452"}959{"answers":"C","options":["m : i 'd appreciate it if you could confirm my room in hilton hotel .","m : ok , that will be fine if you can reserve a room for our academic conference .","m : that 's great ! i would like to reserve a room for our sales meeting .","m : i 'm so sorry that i want to change my room that can accommodate about 100 people ."],"article":"f : hello mabel hotel . what can i do for you ? 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m : well , yeah , i need it for a class . but it 's awfully expensive . f : oh , we must be in the same class ! civil engineering ? m : yes , that 's the one ! f : were you there last friday for the first class ? m : yes . i only moved here last monday , and i registered for the class last tuesday . by the way , i thought professor qian really seemed to know his subject . f : yes , his courses are always fantastic , except that he is very strict with his students . hey , i 've got an idea ! why do n't we share the cost and use the textbook together ? m : sounds great . then let 's sit together next class .","id":"train_1545"}965{"answers":"C","options":["f : sounds great ! traveling with friends after graduating from the university is a good choice .","f : sounds great ! working as a teacher after graduating from high school is a good choice .","f : sounds great ! studying further after graduating from high school is a good choice .","f : sounds great ! studying further after graduating from the university is a good choice ."],"article":"m : do you want to go to a big university or a small one ? 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m : i 'm looking for a plant for my mom 's birthday . what 's this one called ? f : sweet william . its name comes from the writer william shakespeare . m : that 's interesting . what color will the flower be on this one ? f : this type is pink but there are also types of red and purple . m : good . when will the flower come ? f : every spring . then you need to cut it before the summer so it can return next year . m : ok. when should i put it outside ? f : well , it 's august now . wait until september to put it in the garden . m : how tall will it grow ?","id":"train_2575"}967{"answers":"B","options":["m : come on . i 'd like to start my own business first and then work as a programmer .","m : come on . i want to be computer programmer first .","m : come on . travel around the world is my first choice for me after graduation .","m : come on . i 'd like to start my own business after the first year of my graduation ."],"article":"m : hi sue . how 's it going ? f : oh , hi , frank . just fine . how are your classes ? m : pretty good . i 'm glad this is my last term here though . f : why is that ? i thought you were enjoying school . m : i was , but now i 'm getting tired of it . i 'm ready for the real world . f : what are you planning to do when you graduate ? m : first , i want to get a job as a computer programmer and then after 5 years or so i 'd like to start my own business . f : sounds good . i still have 3 terms to go until i 'm done .","id":"train_3773"}968{"answers":"A","options":["m : i have to say that this restaurant is really a bad one .","m : i have to say that this clothing store is really a bad one .","m : i have to say that this restaurant is really a nice one , honey .","m : i have to say that this book store is really a bad one ."],"article":"m : pardon me , i asked for thousand island dressing on my salad . f : i 'm so sorry . i 'll see that it 's changed .","id":"train_4983"}969{"answers":"A","options":["f : yes , they do . it is a blue shirt .","f : yes , the blue lights makes it like a green shirt .","f : yes , they do . it is a yellow shirt actually .","f : yes , they do . it is a blue hat ."],"article":"f : in the shop , i thought this shirt was green . but out here in the sunlight , i see it 's really blue . m : yes , the bright yellow display lights in the shop make things look a little different , do n't they ?","id":"train_4408"}970{"answers":"D","options":["m : i agree with you . i love rainy days , too .","m : wow , i am surprised that you did n't have any cloudy day there .","m : i am so glad that you got so many sunny days there .","m : yeah , cloudy days are better than rainy days ."],"article":"m : hi , beth . how was your holiday at the beach ? 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f : i have a terrible pain in my stomach . m : i see , how long is this pain been occuring ? f : since late last night . m : i see , let me have a look , shall i ? and what did you eat yesterday ? f : we went to an american seafood restaurant and then we went to eat chinese food , after that we had a lot of italian things . m : did you throw up or did you have the runs ? f : both . m : well , that could be an upset stomach from over eating . allergic to any drugs ? f : no . m : alright , take the medicine every 6 hours and stay in bed today .","id":"train_974"}974{"answers":"A","options":["f : you can make a decision later .","f : you can decide whether you will visit your friend later .","f : you mean you do n't want to go to the sea with us this weekend .","f : you can come without lewis since he said he would not come to visit you ."],"article":"f : we 're going hiking and camping in the mountains this weekend . m : that sounds exciting . f : wan na join us ? m : umm , i ca n't decide now . my friend luis is coming to visit .","id":"train_6545"}975{"answers":"D","options":["f : so for making new friends , you often go to listen to music , do n't you ?","f : exactly right , listening to music can kill time .","f : yeah , learn from others when you listening music is good for you , but now we do n't have any spare time .","f : sounds great . so what do you learn from others when you listen to music ?"],"article":"m : now we have 5-day classes every week , so we have more spare time than before . f : how do you spend your spare time , tom ? 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f : well , i 'm looking for something i saw at a friend 's house a few days ago . he said he bought it here . it 's a golden metal desk lamp , quite fit for my study . m : take a look at some of the model pictures here and see if you can find the right one . f : picture 2 at page 3 seems to be the one i 'd like to have . m : i 'm sorry , we do n't have it in stock right now . f : oh , that 's too bad , are you going to be getting more ? m : they are on order , but i should warn you that the price has gone up . the new ones will be $ 2 more , they were $ 12.50 last week . come back next week if you like . we should have them by then . f : ok , i 'll be back .","id":"train_651"}978{"answers":"C","options":["f : a shy girl 's growth is a good topic , but i do n't think it is attractive if the girl lives in a city .","f : what ? your book about a brave girl 's adventures , it must be a interesting story that happens in a city .","f : what ? your book is about a brave girl 's adventures ? that must be very interesting !","f : oh , i do n't think some ugly but kind beasts is a good topic , compared with that one , i love your last book which was about the adventurous girl who lives in village drowning , a town surrounded by beasts ."],"article":"f : hi paul , i heard you 're working on a new book . what is it about ? 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m : certainly , first of all , you must be over 15. is that ok ? f : yes , that 's fine . i 'm 16 , are you open on sunday . m : i 'm sorry , we are n't . when we started we opened from tuesday to friday , but now we open from monday to saturday . we get more people now . f : oh , ok. what about times ? m : we open the doors at 7:30 and the film usually starts at 7:45. we close at 11:00 pm . f : is it expensive ? m : it costs $ 7 . 50 to see each film or you can pay for a month , which is cheaper , $ 15 . 00 . f : that sounds good . what do i need to do now ? m : why do n't you come along this week , ask for me ? my name is john smith , my workmate can give me a call if i 'm not here . f : great , and where are you ? m : we 're behind the local library building , it 's next to the bus station , opposite a bank .","id":"train_4052"}1006{"answers":"C","options":["m : see you tonight ! i ca n't wait to see my lovely shirt after you making it shorter .","m : ok , thank you . i 'll see you tomorrow to pick up my jacket .","m : thank you ! i 'll pick them tomorrow in the afternoon , is that ok ?","m : fine , i 'll come back in the afternoon . i 'd like my jeans are longer than before ."],"article":"f : how are those jeans ? m : they fit me well and i like the style , but i find them a little bit too long . f : what if you roll them up a little ? m : i guess i could , but then they would look different . f : i see , we can make them shorter for you if you want . m : yeah , that would be great . f : sure thing , though it will take about 2 hours . you can pay for them first and come back in the afternoon or evening to pick them up . m : that 's fine . can i pick them up tomorrow ? f : no problem .","id":"train_313"}1007{"answers":"C","options":["f : i think you 'll persuade your parents to allow you join a company and release your first album .","f : i understand . your new album will be delayed due to illness , especially this is your first album .","f : it 's indeed a pity the new album recording will be delayed because of your illness . take a rest .","f : your first album is sold under a million copies , but at least two singles of you went to no.1 ."],"article":"f : welcome back , everyone . now i 'm talking to nick parker , the singer with the band , crispy . hello , nick . welcome to our show . m : hello . f : nick , i have one question . your sister mel is in the band , too . is n't she ? m : yeah , we 've been playing and singing together since we were young . dad took us to hear the great bands playing live , mel and i put on shows at school . but mom did n't want us to get too serious about our music . she thought we should concentrate on our study . however , we were still enthusiastic about our music . f : then how was your band formed ? m : 2 musicians from music schools saw us playing in a concert . they asked if we 'd like to form a band with them . we agreed to try it out . f : how about the band in the first year ? m : to our surprise , the audiences enjoyed our performance in the local concert . then we recorded 2 songs and sent them to a music company . they asked us to join them , but our parents said we had to finish college first . f : have you had any disappointments ? m : everything we 've recorded has done well . 3 singles have gone to number one and our first album has sold over 1,000,000 copies . we 've got thousands of fans . however , i 've been ill recently , so we 've started recording our second album late , which is a pity .","id":"train_2195"}1008{"answers":"D","options":["m : so you are a shop assistant now because you dislike traveling , right ?","m : so you are a saleswoman now because you dislike traveling , right ?","m : now that you are not into traveling , but you are a tour guide now , right ?","m : so you are a tour guid now , right ?"],"article":"m : rose , what do you do now ? 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f : i 'm working for a marketing company . i 'm doing telephone marketing . m : oh , so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that i have no need for . do you like it ? f : believe it or not , i do . there are a lot of students working there and we have a lot of fun when we 're not making calls . it 's really easy since we just have to read from a text .","id":"train_2936"}1013{"answers":"D","options":["m : yeah , it 's not difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays . young people lose their jobs easily .","m : exactly . it was the fifth time roger had phoned me to say he had a new job . young people are too quick in making decisions .","m : yeah . although times are not changing , young people seldom stay long in the same job .","m : i agree with you . young people seldom stay long in the same job ."],"article":"m : it was the third time roger had phoned me to say he had a new job . it was so surprising . f : it 's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays . well , times are changing .","id":"train_6763"}1014{"answers":"C","options":["m : many chinese schools became single sexed due to the gender discrimination .","m : in china , many schools made strict rules for their students in the 1970s .","m : so many schools in england became mixed . it was a huge change .","m : that 's why many schools in american became mixed in the 1970s ."],"article":"m : in england today , our schools mixed or single sexed . f : well . there are both . 50 years ago , all schools used to be single sexed . i mean boys only or girls only . then in the nineteen seventies , many schools changed and became mixed .","id":"train_1179"}1015{"answers":"A","options":["f : i advise you to type the letter again .","f : since mr.smith have said it , i advise you to see him .","f : i advise you to check the letter although mr.smith have said it .","f : although mr.smith have said it , i still advise you to type the letter again ."],"article":"f : i think you 'd better type this letter again before mr.smith says it . m : oh , dear ! is it as bad as that ?","id":"train_6364"}1016{"answers":"C","options":["f : yes , jack . the snow is so light in the evening .","f : sure . it is such a heavy rain , jack . i like it .","f : you are right , jack . the snow is really heavy .","f : you are right , jack . we only have little snow in the night ."],"article":"m : good morning , mary . you are up early . f : good morning , jack . it 's cold today . m : it always gets cold after a heavy snowfall . actually , we have n't seen much snow here for years . the snow is at least 4 inches deep .","id":"train_802"}1017{"answers":"B","options":["m : you said there is still some sugar left home so there is no need to buy it .","m : okay , i am so glad to hear that we still have some bananas .","m : hi joan , we still have some bananas at home so you do n't need to buy it .","m : hi mike , we have some apples at home , do you want to take some ?"],"article":"f : mike , come here , please . m : i 'm coming , mom . it looks like you 're very busy . is someone coming this afternoon ? f : yes , some of my friends are coming over this afternoon . there 's still so much to get ready . m : is there anything i can do to help you ? f : sure , i still need to get some drinks . i 'd like to have coffee , water , fruit juice and some cola . m : i 'll go and buy some fruit juice and cola and then i 'll make some coffee . f : do you know how to make coffee ? m : yes , aunt joan taught mary and me when we visited her last week . so i can make very nice coffee now . f : that 's great , mike . do n't forget to buy some sugar m : ok. by the way , when will your friends come ? it 's already 5:00 o'clock now . f : they 'll arrive in an hour . m : ok. should i buy any fruit , perhaps some apples or bananas ? f : oh , yes . let me see , we still have some bananas left , so just buy some apples .","id":"train_3979"}1018{"answers":"C","options":["m : so this red tie is $ 5 without any discount .","m : so this red tie is $ 10 without any discount .","m : so this red tie is $ 10 after the discount .","m : so this red tie is $ 30 after the discount ."],"article":"f : can i help you ? m : yes , how much for the tie ? i love the pattern . f : oh , i love those ties . they 're selling well . they 're $ 30.50 each . m : the price is a bit high . have you got anything cheaper ? f : well , we do have these simpler red ones on sale , and there are the same brand . m : how much are they ? f : only $ 10 . it 's a great discount .","id":"train_1787"}1019{"answers":"D","options":["f : although you find mr. white responsible , none none of your classmates considered him responsible , right ?","f : so none of your classmates considered mr. white responsible and patient , but you find him strict , right ?","f : since none of your classmates considered mr. white patient , why do you find him patient ?","f : so you find mr. white too strict , why ? did something happen between you and him that gave you the impression ?"],"article":"f : what do you think of your new english teacher mr white , tom ? m : though many of my classmates considered him responsible and patient , i just think he 's too strict with us .","id":"train_6152"}1020{"answers":"A","options":["m : that means i have to wait for 15 minutes .","m : the bus run every 10 minutes . i 'll only have to wait 5 minutes .","m : i 've been stuck in a taxi for 15 minutes and it will take me another 15 minutes to get to the seaside .","m : oh , i 've been waiting 20 minutes for the bus to downtown ."],"article":"m : the bus to the seaside left 5 minutes ago . how often does it come ? f : every 20 minutes .","id":"train_4623"}1021{"answers":"D","options":["m : i did n't feel well and arrived at the hospital 20 minutes late .","m : i set off late this morning .","m : yeah , i got lost on my way to the hospital .","m : no wonder i got lost ."],"article":"f : henry , what happened ? why did it take you so long to get here ? m : i actually set off early today and arrived at the hospital 20 minutes ago . but i just could n't find directions . f : i 'm not surprised . the hospital is too large .","id":"train_4363"}1022{"answers":"C","options":["f : your grandmother tell you to drink only cold water on hot days ?","f : we have the same habit . i 'm used to drinking water on hot days .","f : drinking warm water in summer sounds healthy , but i ca n't do it .","f : you only have something other than water in summer , like ice cream ."],"article":"f : oh , there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of ice water on a hot day . m : you know , cold water always gives me stomachaches . f : really ? i 've never had that problem . i 've been drinking ice water since i was little . m : when i was a small boy , my grandmother never let my mom give me anything other than warm water . f : even in the summer ? m : yes , every once in a while my dad would take me to get some ice cream , but my grandmother was never happy about that . i think it was the sugar that she did n't like .","id":"train_2874"}1023{"answers":"C","options":["f : yes ! we last met at michael 's house .","f : yes ! we last met in an indian restaurant .","f : yes ! we last met at peter 's place .","f : peter 's place ? i think we last met at michael 's house ."],"article":"f : george , it 's so lovely to see you again . it must be ages since we last met . m : oh , i suppose it is , but were n't you at michael 's birthday party on august twentyth last year ? f : no , i was n't . i got the flu at the last minute and i went to the hospital instead . i think the last time i saw you was 3 years ago at christmas . when we all had dinner together in that indian restaurant ? m : no , surely we 've met since then . wait a minute , it was at peter 's place ! when he and jenny got married !","id":"train_560"}1024{"answers":"B","options":["f : yes . you should go to anna 's office to have a good rest .","f : yes . you should go to anna 's office to ask for sick leave .","f : you are having a fever . why not go to anna 's office to ask for sick leave ?","f : yes . you should go to anna 's office and talk with your teacher ."],"article":"f : jack , you do n't look well . what is wrong ? m : i 'm afraid i 've got a cold . i feel weak . f : i think you should ask for leave . all you need now is a good rest . m : you 're right . i 'll go to anna 's office right now .","id":"train_5919"}1025{"answers":"D","options":["f : you basically take money from customers . but why do you work nine hours every saturday ? it \u2019 s too long .","f : why do you work seven hours a week on saturdays when you 're basically giving advice to customers ?","f : since you 're basically buying products for customers ? 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m : i was at an art exhibition . i had it turned off before i entered the exhibition hall .","id":"train_2878"}1028{"answers":"B","options":["m : thank you . this is a nice bank .","m : thank you . this is a nice ticket office .","m : thank you . this is a nice ticket office . please give me the air ticket .","m : look ! the inner space of this train is big , and here is my seat ."],"article":"f : may i help you ? m : yes , when is the next train to london ? f : oh , let me check . it leaves in 20 minutes .","id":"train_5387"}1029{"answers":"C","options":["f : but fortunately jack won the game .","f : it 's a pity that jack lost the game . but it seems that he always losts in the game .","f : but unfortunately jack lost the game .","f : it seems that it was a draw ."],"article":"f : everybody thought jack could defeat his challenger in the game . m : i thought so , too . he seldom fails .","id":"train_5404"}1030{"answers":"C","options":["m : she has some difficulty in doing her homework . can you help her ?","m : mom , i need your help to wash my bike .","m : good idea . after you wash your bikes , you can have dinner .","m : i 'll drive you to the mall to buy new dresses ."],"article":"f : where is holly , dad ? she 's finished with her homework . m : she 's upstairs . she 's putting her new skirt on . f : ok. i 'll go and find her . we 're going to clean our bikes .","id":"train_4957"}1031{"answers":"C","options":["m : i 'll go to the kitchen and get you something to drink . there are a lot of food in my house .","m : let 's go to the italian restaurant now .","m : why do n't you like thai food here ?","m : i do n't want to eat in that italian restaurant anymore . let 's go to the thai restaurant next door ."],"article":"m : you look a little uncomfortable . what 's the matter ? f : oh , i just do n't eat thai food very much . m : would you like me to order you something else or would you rather go to that new italian restaurant ? f : no , we came here to eat , so let 's eat . maybe i 'll just add some salt . m : really ? it 's no problem . i do n't want you to feel forced into eating something you do n't like . f : it 's fine really . i need to try new things .","id":"train_1257"}1032{"answers":"B","options":["m : mark ' ve taken part in the robo cup himself twice before ! amazing !","m : mark is awesome ! what were the results of his three robo cups ?","m : you and mark went to brazil three times ? that is really exciting !","m : did anything interesting happen to bob during the four times robo cup ?"],"article":"m : anna , i heard you 're going to brazil . the world cup is already over , why are you going there ? f : i 'm going there for a vacation with my parents . my parents do n't like watching football games , but they like brazil . so we 'll go there this summer . m : i heard mark is going there , too . what is he going to do there ? f : he 's going there to take part in a competition . m : a competition ? what is it ? f : have you heard about the robo cup ? m : no . what is it ? f : the robo cup is for people who love creating robots . during the event , some teams of robots will play football in a game . m : really ? that sounds amazing . i had no idea that mark creates robots . f : he 's crazy about robots . actually , his team has taken part in the robo cup 3 times .","id":"train_4059"}1033{"answers":"B","options":["f : there are many places of interest in china . when is mary going to go to china for a holiday ?","f : spain is a good place . if mary wants to go , why do n't you go with her ?","f : canada is a good place to visit . i want to go to there with her .","f : since both you and mary want to go to spain , why not go together ?"],"article":"m : are you looking forward to your trip to china and ? f : i ca n't wait to see china , but ... m : but what ? f : i 'm scared of the journey . i read a news report yesterday . it said a plane with 128 passengers crashed and only 5 of them survived . m : that 's horrible . but do n't worry , such things do n't happen every day . so do n't scare yourself . f : you 're right . but what will you do during the summer ? m : i want to take a trip to canada , but i have n't made up my mind yet . mary wants to go to spain . i do n't want to let it down .","id":"train_45"}1034{"answers":"B","options":["m : okay , i 'll continue watching tv and actually you can turn up the tv . i ca n't hear it .","m : thanks ! maybe you can turn down the tv next time when you see me answering the phone .","m : you should turn up the tv instead . i do n't want to answer the phone .","m : thanks for repairing the tv and you should turn up the tv ."],"article":"m : would you mind turning down the tv ? f : pardon ? i ca n't hear you . m : would you mind turning down the tv ? i 'm answering the phone . f : not at all .","id":"train_4648"}1035{"answers":"B","options":["m : i lost the e-mail .","m : you lost the e-mail .","m : you were in the company .","m : you forgot to check you e-mail box ."],"article":"m : did you read the email i sent you this morning ? f : no , we were having serious problems and we lost all the messages that came in and went out of the company between 7:00 and 11:00 .","id":"train_6377"}1036{"answers":"D","options":["f : what a pity ! i hope your six-month-old baby is a well-behaved one .","f : oh ! did you say that you had a baby a year ago ? congratulations !","f : but your two-year-old son is really cute !","f : but it is really nice to have a two-year-old baby ."],"article":"f : look how thin the mommy is ! and she had a baby only 6 months ago ! m : yeah . my wife gets really depressed when she sees moms like that . she had our daughter 2 years ago , and she still ca n't lose weight .","id":"train_5243"}1037{"answers":"D","options":["f : he has an strong accent . i can barely understand him .","f : why is he not used to using a microphone ?","f : he 's speaking so softly . there 's 200 people here !","f : he is not talking loudly enough ."],"article":"m : is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker ? f : you 're right , it 's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country . it 's just that he is speaking too softly . do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit ? m : i do n't think he 's wearing one , either that or he 's turned it off . f : that 's crazy , there must be 400 people here . m : this part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time . maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture .","id":"train_4279"}1038{"answers":"B","options":["f : so just because i forgot the deadline for the report , i got a c ? but why did you get an a ?","f : you mean i got a c because i did n't hand in the report on time ?","f : so i got a c because you forgot to hand in my report ? but you got an a .","f : you mean i got a c because i did n't hand in the report on time ? then why did you get an a ?"],"article":"f : mike , i 'm really shocked . i never thought i 'd receive a c for my report . what about yours ? m : i got a b. if you turned in the report a week ago as scheduled , you would have received a grade higher .","id":"train_6904"}1039{"answers":"C","options":["f : ok , i see . it is not a wonderful place and nor worth a visit . but i want to say the stone you sent to me are very beautiful .","f : really ? the photos you sent to me were taken in orange park last week ?","f : wow , it sounds great . and i really love the photos you sent to me .","f : really ? there are not many kinds of stones so you sent me a ticket ?"],"article":"m : hi , what 's up with you ? f : fine . m : what did you do today ? f : i stayed at home for a whole day . m : really ? no good weather outside ? what 's the time now there ? f : it 's 10:00 pm . it rained for almost 2 weeks . the weather today is terrible , too . m : oh . it 's just before 9:00 am here and it 's snowing outside . have you received my gift ? f : yes , thank you . i really enjoyed the pictures you sent me . m : i am glad you like them . they were taken in orange park last month . it is a wonderful place and worth a visit . there are many kinds of stones and the ticket to it is free .","id":"train_4070"}1040{"answers":"D","options":["f : why has n't the taxi come ? we have been waiting for a long time .","f : we will have a good time driving our own car on the trip this time .","f : i do n't buy food . i like the meal served on the train .","f : we will have a good time traveling by train ."],"article":"m : the taxi is waiting downstairs . let 's hurry . f : wait a minute . i 'll take some food with us . i do n't like the meal served on the train . m : come on .","id":"train_6064"}1041{"answers":"D","options":["f : i saw him went out with a friend last friday .","f : he moved to another place so that he could have party with his new roommates at weekends .","f : he said that he sold his old apartment for a good price .","f : i 'm sure he is . he had enough of the noise , and that 's why he moved to another place ."],"article":"f : patrick moved out last friday . he 's now living in a nice and quiet neighborhood . m : yes , i heard about it . i wonder if he 's paying more for the new apartment . anyway , he must be very glad to leave this noisy place .","id":"train_4718"}1042{"answers":"C","options":["f : ok , dad . let 's go home together . it is good to watch a movie in a cinema instead on tv at home .","f : dad , please help me to review lessons . i 'm refreshed because i fell into sleep during the movie .","f : i will go to sleep now . though i think this movie is fantastic , i do n't want to be late for tomorrow 's class .","f : i will go to bed now . you must be tired because you have n't sleep for a single minute during the movie ."],"article":"f : dad , dad . m : uh , what ? f : the movie is over . you slept through the best part . m : ah , i must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes . f : you did . he were out for so long . you should 've brought your pillow and blanket . so what did you think about it ? m : well , overall , i 'm a little disappointed with the movie . the story was not believable . you have to admit . f : ah , i thought it was fantastic . i mean , you have to admit that the special effects were awesome . and the acting was n't bad , either . m : what about the airship officer ? he was strange . he was always talking to himself . f : well , he was a little unusual , but the airship 's doctor was amazing . it was so cool when he brought the captain back to life after landing on venus . m : that was pretty realistic . but then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse . f : how do you know ? you were sleeping so soundly . m : well , turn off the tv . let 's go to bed or you will be late for tomorrow 's classes .","id":"train_2361"}1043{"answers":"A","options":["f : deal , $ 28 , you take all these 10 records with you .","f : ok , $ 25 for the cd player .","f : fine , 20 records for only $ 28 .","f : great , i got $ 30 , you got 20 records !"],"article":"f : hi , there , what are you looking forward today ? m : i 'm just looking . f : well , how about a ring for someone special ? m : there is no one special . f : well , take a look at this cd player . a great bargain , today only . m : no , i already have one . plus , the handle is damaged . f : ok , what about this leather jacket ? it would look great on you . m : emm , brown is the one color i hate . i 'll pass . f : ok. well , would n't you like to walk home with some of these great records , some of the best hits from the nineteen sixties . m : yeah , let 's see . now here 's something i 'd , ah , these records are all scratched . f : just in a couple places , listen . i 'll sell you these 10 records for $ 50 a steal . m : wow , they 're way too expensive . i 'll give you $ 25 for them . f : ah , come on , i ca n't charge you less than $ 30 in break-even . m : well , that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price . so , thanks anyway . f : wait , wait , wait ! you drive a hard bargain . $ 28 and that 's my final offer . m : emm , i 'll take them .","id":"train_758"}1044{"answers":"C","options":["f : i think i can also buy a dress for mom , so let 's shop online tomorrow as you said .","f : since you are going to buy the handbag for mom 's birthday , i 'll buy the shoes for her .","f : and then i 'll buy the beautiful handbag for her birthday . i believe she 'll love it !","f : let me buy the handbag for you tomorrow as your birthday present , my son ."],"article":"m : mother 's birthday is getting close . have you thought about what to buy for her this year ? f : oh , i totally forgot . it 's already may tenth . her birthday is the day after tomorrow , right ? m : yes , i will get mom a beautiful dress . it will make her look younger . what do you want to buy ? f : since you will buy her a dress , i 'll buy her something else . what do you think of a pair of shoes ? m : do you know what size she wears ? it may not fit her if she does n't try them on first . f : you 're right . do you have any suggestions ? m : well , she saw a handbag when i was shopping with her last week . she seemed to like it very much . f : why did n't she buy it ? m : she could n't accept the price , but she really liked it . f : how about going downtown tomorrow morning ? we can get the present for her there . m : ok .","id":"train_188"}1045{"answers":"C","options":["m : you said you felt better . why do n't you agree with me ?","m : you said you thought you might have eaten something bad , but that restaurant is not new .","m : you 're right . i also think you probably ate something bad .","m : why do n't you like the food in that restaurant ? that restaurant has been open for a long time . it 's an old one . do n't we go there all the time ?"],"article":"m : you look rather pale . are you feeling well ? f : not very . i was sick most of the night . i did n't sleep very well . m : what seems to be the matter ? is it the flu ? f : no , i think it was something i ate . we ate at that new restaurant last night and i must have eaten something that did n't agree with me .","id":"train_4276"}1046{"answers":"B","options":["m : sorry , we do n't have any apartment with twin bed .","m : ok. this is the key for the apartment with a twin bed .","m : ok. this is the key for the apartment with a double bed .","m : sorry , we do n't have a queen-sized bed like you asked ."],"article":"f : excuse me , sir , can you help me ? i need to buy a bed for my new apartment . m : of course , what size bed do you need ? f : it 's a small apartment so i do n't want anything too big . m : well , you should get a twin bed . that 's the smallest size for an adult . it only fits one person . a bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people . then there are queen size and king size beds . those are very large . there are much too big for you . f : ok. thanks so much i 'll get the smallest one .","id":"train_1704"}1047{"answers":"B","options":["f : yeah , my job is poorly paid . although it 's interesting , i still want to change my job .","f : yeah , my job is boring .","f : yeah , my previous job was boring . but my current job is very interesting .","f : yeah , my job is challenging . i prefer boring jobs ."],"article":"f : oh , my ! i 'm bored with this job . m : hey ! there 's a job that 's perfect for you in today 's paper . you might be interested in it .","id":"train_3047"}1048{"answers":"C","options":["f : oh , dad , you ca n't ! we are in a furniture store !","f : fine , but how ? we are in a class room ! there 's no furniture !","f : sure , do what you want . it is in our own home after all .","f : are you sure you want to make furniture by yourself at home ?"],"article":"m : hey , jennie ! f : yeah ? m : i was thinking i 'd really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room .","id":"train_1826"}1049{"answers":"B","options":["f : hurry up , your train leaves at 5:00 .","f : here are 3 tickets to tianjin for the 6:00 trainl .","f : you are lucky to get on the train that leaves at 5:30 .","f : these three tickets are your plane tickets . the flight leaves at 6:00 ."],"article":"f : good afternoon . can i help you ? m : good afternoon . i 'd like to buy 3 tickets to tianjin for the 5:30 train . f : sorry . there are only 2 left at the moment . how about the next train half an hour later ? m : ok , 3 for the next train then .","id":"train_6596"}1050{"answers":"A","options":["m : justin , how much is your parking ticket ?","m : justin , how much is your mobile fee ?","m : jame , how much is your parking ticket ?","m : davy , why do you always need a $ 60 to pay for a parking ticket ?"],"article":"f : what is it ? i 'm trying to study here . m : lisa , you are the most beautiful woman in the world . f : oh , knock it off , justin . just tell me how much you need ? m : what ? ca n't abroad jis sister how pretty is . f : dude , i really do n't want to lend you any cash . m : ok. i need a $ 60 to pay for a parking ticket . i got outside the bank lost tonight . f : here 's the money . just take it away , ok ? m : oh , thanks , lisa . but i only need 60 . f : the extra 20 is so . you can take yourself out to dinner tonight . that 's the only way i will ever get some starting down around here .","id":"train_3788"}1051{"answers":"C","options":["f : it 's so terrible that your roommate always walks in his sleep !","f : that sounds disgusting that his bed is always in a mess , but fortunately he is quiet while sleeping .","f : that sounds disgusting that he never makes the bed .","f : you can find another house to live alone if you really do n't like sharing a room with others ."],"article":"f : patrick , how do you like your roommate ? 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but you are satisfied to me , are n't you ?","m : ok , i see . although you say we 'll be in touch , you are unsatified to me actually .","m : okay . i never play computer games , so i am not surprised that you are admired to me .","m : why do you say that i ca n't leave ? you are unsatified to me actually !"],"article":"f : ok , mister taylor . let 's go ahead and begin . first of all . tell me about your last job . m : well , i worked for 5 years at high tech computers . f : ok , hi-tech . how about your website writing skills ? oh , we 're looking for someone to create and manage our company 's website . m : um , website ... ... website . sorry i do n't think i 've read that book . f : huh ? and what about the experience with making flash ? m : well , i think sometimes computer flash is ... ... f : ok , mister taylor , i think i have all the information i need . m : oh , and i really like computer games , i play them every day . f : ok , ok , thanks , mister taylor you can leave . we 'll be in touch .","id":"train_382"}1098{"answers":"B","options":["m : the movie will begin at 2:30 p.m , we need to move on .","m : ok , it 's 2:30 p.m now , let 's hurry up .","m : it 's 3:00 p.m now , we are late for the first class .","m : the first class will begin at 3:30 p.m , take your time ."],"article":"m : when is the first class ? 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f : yes , my husband and i want to take a vacation to an island somewhere . do you have any places to recommend ? m : certainly , off the top of my head . i would suggest the island of bali . f : why bali ? m : at this time of year . most places have a lot of rain , but it is the dry season in bali . there are also many excellent restaurants and hotels to choose from , plus , bali is known for its surfing and diving , and i must say that the shopping is absolutely great . f : that sounds amazing . jason loves to dive , and i love to shop and eat . can you tell me how much it will cost for the two of us ? m : it will take a day or two to get up-to-date prices , but i will call you as soon as i do . f : thank you , would we have to pay for the trip right away ? m : i 'll need your credit card number to make a reservation . but you wo n't actually have to pay for it until you get there .","id":"train_3700"}1104{"answers":"A","options":["m : you are so busy .","m : there is no problem in your work .","m : you could come to mr. patrick 's office at 10:30. thank you very much .","m : you 'll go to another place ?"],"article":"m : diana , would you come to mr. patrick 's office at 10:30 ? 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i made it last night . f : no , thank you . i prefer tea to fruit juice .","id":"train_6055"}1107{"answers":"C","options":["m : helen , what kind of job do you want most ?","m : you 've publish an essay ? you are so amazing !","m : what is the essay about which you are busy with ?","m : an exam ? what exam makes your mom so busy ?"],"article":"f : hello , karl . i have n't seen you since we both went to university . m : good to see you , laura . i 'm just back home for a few days . f : me too . how are you finding it studying in a foreign country ? m : i had to find my own accommodation , although the university was very helpful and gave me a list of apartments so it was n't that hard . the language is n't a problem because my course is taught in english . but understanding the other students ' jokes is n't easy . f : sounds like fun , though . well , i 've been in city university london for 2 years . i 'm really concentrating on my studies at the moment because i 've got an important essay to write . have you thought about what you 'll do after your university course finishes ?","id":"train_1331"}1108{"answers":"A","options":["f : he was thin with red hair .","f : he was of medium height .","f : his shirt is brown .","f : he was thin with red hair , and very short ."],"article":"m : have a seat , please , now let 's start with close . what was the teenager wearing ? f : i think it was a blue shirt and maybe brown pants . m : how about the height ? f : i 'm pretty sure he was tall . i remember he was thin and his hair was red and curly , about medium length . m : ok , thank you for the information we 'll try our best to catch him and get back your handbag .","id":"train_1444"}1109{"answers":"D","options":["f : look at this phone . it 's the newest version and the price is n't high .","f : i know the place . you just need to go straight from this street and turn right at the square .","f : i 'll get the stamps for you .","f : let 's move aside . it 's too dangerous if we stand close to the road ."],"article":"f : excuse me . where is the nearest post office ? m : sorry , i 'm not familiar with the area . but if you wait a second , i 'll just look on my smart phone .","id":"train_5350"}1110{"answers":"D","options":["m : i have time to help you with work .","m : i can see that you are not busy , so i want to ask you if you want to go our with me .","m : i can see that you are not busy , so i want to have a talk with you .","m : i would like to have a talk with you ."],"article":"m : i see you are busy now , kate . once you finish , i 'd like to have a talk with you . f : alright , come in please .","id":"train_1501"}1111{"answers":"D","options":["m : why do you like french food best ?","m : why do n't you love italian food ?","m : oh , you love australia food best .","m : so you like italian food best , do n't you ?"],"article":"f : what would you do if you won $ 1,000,000 ? m : oh , i do n't know . i guess i 'd buy a car . f : that does n't sound very interesting . m : well , what would you do ? f : i would go on a trip around the world . m : where would you go ? f : the first place i 'd go to is paris . i have always wanted to go shopping in paris . m : that 's a good idea . you can spend some of your money there . f : yes , and then i think i 'd go to rome . i love italian food best .","id":"train_4148"}1112{"answers":"D","options":["m : why did you stay for a month when you went to new york for sightseeing ?","m : i see . you went to new york to visit the whites ? but you only stayed for a week , did n't you ?","m : since you went to new york to study english , why did you only stay for one month ?","m : so , you went to new york to learn english , did n't you ?"],"article":"m : hi , jane , nice to see you again . i heard that you went to the us during the vacation . f : yes , i went to new york to attend a summer course in english . m : how lucky you are ! how long did you stay there ? 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m : we 're looking for a box marked christmas decorations . what 's the matter ? f : i do n't like cold dark places . i feel like i 'm in a scary movie , also i hate rats . m : what 's wrong with rats ? f : they are dirty creatures that spread disease . m : i do n't see them that way . there like us i think . they 're very social and they get sad when their alone . f : ears strange . hey , is that the box on the shelf ? m : no , those are the halloween decorations . f : ah , i just walked right into a spider web . m : did you know that even though almost all spiders have poison , less than 1 % are harmful to humans ? f : whatever . there are the thanksgiving decorations on that sofa .","id":"train_700"}1115{"answers":"B","options":["m : although you were late because you got up late , you did n't wake up until 7 o'clock , did you ?","m : ok , you mean you got up late so you were late , right ?","m : since you did n't wake up until 7 o'clock , how can you forget your class !","m : so , you were late because you wanted to sleep more ? 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f : she needs to arrive in miami by march twentieth . the head office move the sales meeting to miami , so she needs to attend the sales meeting there before the opening of the chicago office . m : so she still wants to go to chicago ? f : yes , she still has to be there on march twenty third and then she 's moved the interview in los angeles to the twenty fourth .","id":"train_1785"}1123{"answers":"C","options":["m : really ? it 's not the original ? but in this shop , i love the way you 've done the fireplace .","m : ok , i see . but i do n't love the way you 've done the fireplace in this museum .","m : wow , in your house i love the way you 've done the fireplace .","m : oh , i see . in your house i love the way you 've done the fireplace . and you 've got quite a collection of dutch mostly fifteenth century ."],"article":"m : i was just looking at some of your oil paintings . you 've got quite a collection , have n't you ? f : em , yes . dutch mostly eighteenth century . m : and i love the way you 've done the fireplace , was that here when you moved in ? 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m : yes , i watched the news on tv this morning . the weatherman said that we will have light showers all day and a thunderstorm tonight .","id":"train_6229"}1130{"answers":"B","options":["f : why do you feel nervous about singing alone ? you sing just by yourself every sunday .","f : if you feel nervous singing alone , you should view the contest as a chance to exercise .","f : sorry to know that you dislike singing , maybe you can try singing at the community center .","f : though your voice is not great , i think it is acceptable . why do n't you like your voice ?"],"article":"f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself .","id":"train_303"}1131{"answers":"A","options":["m : you 're welcome . since you 're at the doctor 's , this is what i should do .","m : do we have any water in the library ? 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f : it 's about the size of a cookie and it has 3 small round parts that can move in any direction . basically , you just hold it in between your thumb and middle finger and spin it . that 's it . m : that 's it ? f : yeah , it 's very popular . not only with children , but with adults as well . m : a professor at mit by the name of jill mean lee has publicly stated there is no scientific or medical evidence for your claims about its benefits . many schools also have banned the toy , saying it leads to a lack of focus in the classroom . f : well , that professor is allowed to have her opinion . m : fair enough , and who invented it ? f : catherine hettinger , a chemical engineer , was first believed to be its creator . but then we found that an it professional named scott mccoskry was the actual inventor .","id":"train_2410"}1133{"answers":"B","options":["m : oh , i did n't know that you need pick up your brother from soccer practice at 2:00. and then what are you going to do ?","m : so you need pick up your brother from soccer practice at 4:30 , do n't you ? and then what are you going to do ?","m : you need pick up your brother from soccer practice at 4:30 on sunday . then , what will you do on saturday afternoon ?","m : so you need pick up your brother from soccer practice at 5:30 , right ? then , what time will you eat super ?"],"article":"m : so , susan , do you have anything planned for this saturday ? f : uh , i 'm kind of busy . why do you ask ? m : oh , i was wondering if you 'd like to get together and do something , like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake . f : i 'd love to , but i 'm really going to be busy all day on saturday . m : what do you have going on that day ? f : first , my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning and then i have a dentist appointment at 12:30. i ca n't miss that cause i 've cancelled twice before . m : well , what about after that ? f : well , i 'm going to be running around all day . after the dentist appointment , i need to meet julie at 2 o'clock to help her with her science project . that 's due on monday morning at school . m : ok , but are you free after that ? f : hardly . then i have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30 and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. i feel like a slave sometimes . then i have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment . who knows how long that 'll take !","id":"train_2852"}1134{"answers":"B","options":["m : i think walking around the city makes the trip more interesting .","m : there 's a bus stop over there . let 's go .","m : actually , driving is the most convenient . i love driving .","m : the tour bus is too difficult to wait for . i 'd rather drive ."],"article":"f : let 's take a tour of the city . m : what about a guided tour on a bus ? i 'm tired of driving . f : that would be fine . well at least i wo n't have to walk .","id":"train_7011"}1135{"answers":"D","options":["m : i 've called the post office and made sure that your radio is still there . now you can go and get your radio .","m : you daughter is in some trouble . i will be waiting for you in my office , so we can talk about this .","m : maybe i 'll send the radio to you and you can have it repaired , mom .","m : do n't worry , i will have your radio repaired ."],"article":"m : good morning , madam . what can i do for you ? f : i bought this new radio here half a month ago , then i posted it to my daughter who is studying english in shanghai foreign language university . but a week later she posted it back , saying that it does n't work . i do n't know why . could you help me check out the radio ? m : let me see . did you check it when you bought it ? f : of course . i remember i could receive shortwave programs very well . m : let me check it . it seems as if it 's not our fault . the radio seems to have been left in the rain . you should go to the post office and explain everything to them . f : it sounds reasonable , but i 'd like to have my radio repaired here . i think you are for the best service . m : thank you , madam . you can leave it to me . f : that 's very kind of you .","id":"train_2229"}1136{"answers":"A","options":["f : you are right to cal police immediately .","f : you need to find a professor so that you will know how to solve the problems that your friend can not solve .","f : you need to call the doctor to help you because you got burned .","f : police has no right to take care of this kind of accident ."],"article":"f : how can i help you ? m : i 'd like to report a hit and run car accident . my friend has just had her car hit and she might be hurt .","id":"train_4788"}1137{"answers":"D","options":["m : yes , we should take the subway to work like you suggested .","m : i think you are right , people should drive to work by themselves , it can save time and wo n't be late .","m : i ca n't agree with you that private cars are the biggest cause of traffic jams .","m : yes , i also think buses should be the first choice for people ."],"article":"m : too much traffic today . i was late for work again ! f : i know what you mean . i was stuck for 20 minutes ! m : seems to be getting worse every day . f : more people are living in the city , more cars on the road . does n't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future . m : no good for the environment either . pollution is terrible . soon we wo n't be able to breathe the air . f : do n't be so gloomy . everyone 's talking about clean energy nowadays . m : true , that would be great . but it does n't solve the traffic problem . f : that 's right . i think if more people took the bus , then there would be fewer cars on the road . m : the bus ? you ca n't fit anymore people on the bus . they are always crowded ! f : well , then we need more buses .","id":"train_1551"}1138{"answers":"C","options":["m : ok , the second bus will leave at 10:10 , but why wo n't you unlock the door for me ?","m : the second bus will leave at 10:20 , but why wo n't you unlock the door for me ?","m : ok , the second bus will leave at 10:20 , you can pay attention to the time .","m : ok , the second bus will leave at 10:30 , but why wo n't you unlock the door for me ?"],"article":"m : i will try to take the bus at 10:00. and then i will be home by 10:10. if i do n't catch the first bus , i will be home at 10:30 . f : ok , i 'll unlock the door for you , so you do n't have to wait in the cold .","id":"train_6873"}1139{"answers":"B","options":["m : thank you . i just bought my shirt yesterday .","m : thank you . i think my shoes are nice too .","m : thank you for buying me a pair of jeans .","m : thank you . i bought my shoes two weeks ago ."],"article":"f : hi john , you look good today.new shirt ? m : no , i 've had this shirt for 2 years . but i bought these shoes yesterday . do you like them ? f : yes , very nice . they look good with your jeans .","id":"train_6168"}1140{"answers":"D","options":["f : all right . go and take the bus to school . you still have plenty of time .","f : all right . i 'll drive you to the school . we still have plenty of time .","f : come on ! go and take mrs anderson 's car . she will drive her daughter jane to school right now .","f : come on ! go and ask mrs anderson if she will take you to school . you can \u2019 t be late for your field trip ."],"article":"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 ? 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m : yes , and spanish , too . when do the applications have to be completed ? f : the third of july is the closing date . so you have exactly a month to complete . do you want me to email you the advert , so you can see it yourself ? m : yes , that 'll be great . f : ok , i 'll do that now .","id":"train_558"}1142{"answers":"B","options":["f : it just took you 42 days from new york to san diego ? that 's amazing .","f : oh , it took you 42 days , it must be not easy to get there , right ?","f : it is worthy for you to travel in china for 40 days , it a wonderful country .","f : the 36 days stay in japan must be interesting , right ? tell me more about that ."],"article":"f : here we go . now , terry , you were saying that you went from vancouver to san diego . how many days did that take ? m : um , the total trip took 42 days but that included one day on the bus up and then one day on the bus back .","id":"train_1869"}1143{"answers":"D","options":["f : you felt off your skateboard and you lost your money . that 's terrible !","f : you felt off your skateboard and you were hit by a bus . have you hurt ?","f : haha , you felt off your ice skates . that 's terrible but still funny ! haha !","f : you felt off from your skateboard into a pool . that 's terrible . i am sorry to hear that !"],"article":"f : hi , david . how was your day ? m : do n't ask , it was terrible . f : you poor thing . what on earth happened ? m : well , at about 11 o'clock this morning , i was skateboarding in the park . f : oh , yes ? did you see tony there ? m : no . luckily , i did n't see anyone i know . f : what do you mean 'luckily ' ? m : to start with , i was n't looking where i was going and i fell off my skateboard . i landed in a pool . i was really dirty .","id":"train_552"}1144{"answers":"D","options":["f : no , i come to invite you to my home .","f : yes , you have come to say goodbye with me ?","f : no , i come to ask you for advice .","f : yes , so i come to say goodbye to you ."],"article":"f : hello rick , i 've come to say goodbye to you . m : are you going back to your country canada ?","id":"train_1165"}1145{"answers":"C","options":["f : it seems that you like movies better .","f : well . the travel club is not suitable for you , because you does n't like going out .","f : travel club is very suitable for you .","f : yes . sport clubs and others are not interesting at all ."],"article":"f : come on , you just sit around all day . why do n't you do something ? m : what do you suggest ? f : maybe joining a club is good for you . look , here are some interesting ones . the film club , the travel club and the sports club . m : well , i think i 'll join the travel club , so i can visit different places .","id":"train_4595"}1146{"answers":"C","options":["m : if the smoke alarm works well , there may not be a fire .","m : although the fire was small , you should catch the fire in time .","m : since it happened late at night , it 's normal that no one caught the fire .","m : the fire happened late at night and the smoke alarm did n't work . no wonder nobody caught the fire ."],"article":"f : have you heard the news ? jim 's office caught fire last night . m : what happened ? did someone forget to cut off the electricity ? f : i heard that someone threw a cigarette button into the garbage bin last night . m : that 's terrible . did anyone catch the fire before it caused a lot of damage ? f : it was late at night , so no one was around . m : but there 's a smoke alarm in every office , did n't it go off ? f : i do n't know . maybe it worked , but no one heard it . fortunately , nobody was injured in the fire , but some important papers and some computers are completely damaged .","id":"train_35"}1147{"answers":"B","options":["f : i remember we had cold rice with the special dish .","f : the bread and the dish with potatoes and onions in it is so special .","f : i like the flavor of the dish with the bread at your party .","f : i do n't plan to carry salad for it 's too heavy ."],"article":"f : can you let me have that recipe you promised ? m : which one ? the one for the orange and carrot soup we had last night ? f : no , i know how to make that . it 's quite simple . it 's the special dish we had at mike 's party . it had potatoes and onions in it , and we ate it cold with bread.i thought i 'd make it and take it with us when we 're out to the park this weekend.we always take a packed lunch and i thought this would be really nice with some salad and not too heavy to carry . m : that 's a good idea .","id":"train_1206"}1148{"answers":"D","options":["m : i want to make an appointment .","m : i want to do some experiments .","m : could you tell me your test results ?","m : i want to know about my test results ."],"article":"m : hello , this is mark smith . i 'm calling to see if my blood test results are in ? f : doctor miller just sent them to the lab last night . so the earliest they could be back is tomorrow .","id":"train_4547"}1149{"answers":"B","options":["m : it 's a good thing to eat lots of fruit , no wonder you are healthy .","m : it 's bad . have you checked the cause of your frequent colds ?","m : you often have colds , but your records is blank . why ?","m : you are right . i 'm often off sick , especially often having a fever ."],"article":"m : now , i see from your records that you 're often off sick . f : yes , i seem to get a lot of colds and things .","id":"train_3341"}1150{"answers":"D","options":["m : really ? you do not think it 's a good idea ? okay , i see . let 's continue to wait for the bus .","m : well , as we all work in the black building over there , let 's get on the bus together . i think we 'll not be late today .","m : yeah , we can have a drink in the coffee shop though we work in the different building . let 's have a drink together .","m : yeah , we can have a drink in the coffee shop while waiting for the bus . let 's have a drink together ."],"article":"m : what 's wrong with the bus ? 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f : well , i 'm actually here to join the bookclub today . m : i 'm really sorry . there is something wrong with the computer . if you can come back on monday , that 's tomorrow , we can sign you up then and we have a discount on mondays and tuesdays . f : oh , but i have to see the dentist tomorrow , and i have a meeting to attend on tuesday .","id":"train_2832"}1152{"answers":"B","options":["f : do n't read the magazine . go upstairs and check our mailbox .","f : ok , remember to check our mailbox when you finish typing the report .","f : please check your email and confirm whether my book will arrive tomorrow .","f : you still need two hours to type your report . i 'll check the mailbox myself ."],"article":"f : can you go downstairs and check our mailbox ? i ordered some magazines that are supposed to arrive today . m : sure . let me finish typing this report first . i 'm almost done .","id":"train_6831"}1153{"answers":"D","options":["m : right , price should be your primary concern since you 've just started working .","m : i agree with you . you should take the car with the coolest appearance regardless its safety features .","m : i agree . the safety level is higher with a back view mirror .","m : i agree . safety should be your primary concern ."],"article":"m : what are you doing this saturday , gene ? 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m : uhm , well , no . i mean i did n't do a lot , but i bought a computer . f : you did ? thank goodness . now you do n't need to borrow mine . you had it for 2 weeks last time . m : yeah , so sorry about that . i wrote my history paper on it . thanks again by the way .","id":"train_1851"}1180{"answers":"B","options":["m : really ? you think you are likely to be riding off-road and you want to hire a mountain bike ?","m : so , you 'll probably be sticking to roads and you want to hire a touring bike ? okay , i see .","m : so , you 'll probably not be sticking to roads and you want to hire an electric bike ? okay , i see .","m : so , you want to hire a touring bike ? well , we hire out 2 main types of machine ."],"article":"m : hello , clark cycle here . how can i help you ? f : oh , hello . i saw your ad in the local paper and i 'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have , and what your prices are like ? m : well , we hire out 3 main types of machine , electric touring and mountain bikes . are you likely to be riding off-road , do you think ? 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m : oh , may i ask for a wake up call , please ? f : yes , sir . what time do you want ?","id":"train_5405"}1193{"answers":"D","options":["f : you mean our kids might not support me ? why ? i think both of them 5 will support me .","f : don ' t you worry about that ! i won ' t have problems making friends . please believe me mom !","f : as you said , it might be hard to make money , but i ' d love to do it . dad , please let me go .","f : oh my gosh ! i want to ask you , paul , is money important or my dream important ?"],"article":"f : i think i want to go back to school , paul . m : well , that 's a nice idea , cindy . but what would you study ? f : i 'm not sure . i 've always been interested in psychology . i think i 'd do really well . m : uh-huh , it 's not that i do n't believe in you , sweetheart . you were always a good student , but it 's different when you 're an adult going back to school . f : well , i do n't think i would have any problems making friends . lots of older folks get a second ba degree later in life , just like i would be doing and besides i 've always been young at heart . i 'm sure i 'd get along with the other students . and i think i 'd be an even better rider and test taker now . then when i went to college in my late teens and early 20s . m : yeah , but that 's not what i 'm worried about honey . have you given any thought to what you do when you graduate ? f : i suppose i 'd look for a job . m : and what do you know about jobs in the field of psychology ? f : not too much i guess , but i could start small and work my way to the top . m : that sounds like something a person might say about a big company on the wall street . psychology is different . there just are n't that many jobs in that field right now and the ones that are out there do n't pay much unless you have a phd . i mean , we have 2 kids to feed , you know ?","id":"train_1930"}1194{"answers":"B","options":["f : yes , it is . i need your help to get the ticket .","f : no , it is n't . i want to invite you to the music festival starting this saturday .","f : no , it is n't . i want to invite you to the music festival that starting this sunday .","f : no , it is n't . most of them are famous folk bands ."],"article":"f : hi , john . you know the music festival that starting this saturday ? m : um ... someone mentioned it . is it any good ? f : it 's great . mostly small folk groups , but they have well-known bands , too . some of us go every year . you want to join us ? m : but is n't it too late to get tickets ?","id":"train_2507"}1195{"answers":"D","options":["m : even though jimmy has caught a bad cold , you need not to buy him a heavy coat . it 's too warm .","m : it 's winter now . if jimmy is going camping in the mountains , he definitely needs a heavy coat .","m : oh , winter is coming and it 's turning colder nowadays .","m : i see . it could be chilly in the mountains at night . jimmy will need a coat as he will go camping there ."],"article":"f : i 'm so tired . i 'd spent the entire afternoon looking for a heavy coat for jimmy . m : but it 's summer now . f : yes , i know . but he and billy are going camping in the mountains this weekend .","id":"train_6848"}1196{"answers":"A","options":["m : you have a good taste . our football shoes are comfortable and worth buying .","m : if you buy this dress shoes for your daughter , she will be very happy .","m : coming here to buy football shoes for your daughter is a good choice .","m : madam , you should buy a pair of tennis shoes for your son who is a tennis player ."],"article":"f : i 'd like a pair of shoes for my son . m : ok. if you were looking for dress shoes , we have different styles for boys . we also carry soccer shoes and tennis boots . f : well . he is a football player in the school team , so i want a pair of comfortable shoes for him .","id":"train_6871"}1197{"answers":"A","options":["f : thanks honey . i need to leave for the party now . bye .","f : dad , why ca n't i go to the party with my friends ?","f : sorry boss . i am late for the party . i 'll be there in 10 minutes .","f : thanks honey . have fun on the celebration party of your company !"],"article":"m : why are you so dressed up ? f : i am on my way out to the celebration party of my company and i have to meet some important customers there . how do i look ? is my make up ok ? m : you look great . your makeup is also perfect . f : do you think i should wear a different dress ? m : no , the one you have all looks great , especially with your purple shoes and your hair like that . f : thanks for saying so . do you have any ideas which necklace i should wear ? m : with that dress i 'd say your white diamond necklace would look perfect . f : thanks for helping out . now that i 'm ready . what are you doing tonight ? m : do n't you remember ? i have a get together party with my college friends . f : oh yes . but who is going to pick up our daughter at school ? m : do n't worry . i 'll pick her up and then send her to my parents before i go .","id":"train_128"}1198{"answers":"C","options":["f : i ca n't understand that you prefer to lie on the beach .","f : i see , you 'd like to do active activities during weekdays .","f : i see , men always prefer to do some active activities .","f : why do you always choose to stay at home during summer holiday ?"],"article":"f : i hate spring in this city . it 's always raining . we hardly get any sunshine . m : you 're right . it 's terrible . f : summer will soon be here . i like summer very much . m : summer ? i ca n't stand it . it 's too hot , especially if you have to take the bus to work like i do . f : well . i ca n't imagine that , but i really hate the rain . m : i do n't mind it really . f : but summer in qingdao is lovely , especially the beach . i usually spend the summer there . peter and i go there every summer . you can come with us next time , brian . i 'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much . m : no , thanks . i prefer a more active holiday .","id":"train_1634"}1199{"answers":"D","options":["f : the online conversation is over . please remember to collect your tickets before 3:00 o'clock am on saturday .","f : sir , these are three tickets you bought . and please close the door of the office when you are leaving , thank you .","f : before you hung up the phone , i have to remind you your tickets are at 5 pounds for the performance on sunday .","f : please hung up the phone if you are clear about all information . and feel free to call me again if you have any question ."],"article":"f : cambridge theatre box office . m : have you got any tickets left for romeo and juliet for this saturday . f : which performance ? 5:00 pm or 8:30 pm ? m : 8:30 pm , please . f : we have tickets at 5 pounds , 6 pounds and 8 pounds . m : i 'd like to reserve 2 seats at 6 pounds each , please . f : alright , that 's two tickets at 6 pounds , saturday , 8:30 pm performance . what 's your name ? m : bishop , henry bishop . f : thank you . you 'll be able to collect the tickets before 3:00 o'clock pm on saturday right ? m : yes , of course , thank you . bye .","id":"train_1763"}1200{"answers":"C","options":["m : go to your painting course in paris before joining the camping with my friend tom .","m : so let 's have a family camping before mom goes on her painting course in london .","m : you can now expect a happy camping with me as a start of your summer holiday .","m : then we have agreed on this . you stay at home and start your summer job first , lucy ."],"article":"m : do you know when your summer holidays starts , mary ? f : it 's the middle of june , the thirteenth , why ? m : well , you know , when your mom goes on her painting course in paris , the week of the sixteenth , i have decided to go to schottland . f : yeah ? m : my friend jim has asked if i want to go with him and spend a week camping there . f : sounds great , go for it , i suppose you want me to stay and look after the house , do n't you ? m : actually i was wondering if you wanted to come with me and jim has got a daughter of your age , her name is lucy and she is coming , too . i thought you might enjoy doing a few things together , and it would be good to have a proper break before you start your summer job . f : i 'd love to come . have you ever met lucy ? m : yes , she is easy to get on with . i 'm sure you 'll find plenty to talk about . f : great .","id":"train_946"}

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