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W: Morning, this is TGC. M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please? W: Who's calling, please? M: Walter Barry, from London. W: What is it about, please? M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Pro...
Provide details of their products and services.
What does the woman suggest the man do?
[ "Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.", "Leave a message for Mr. Grand.", "Provide details of their products and services." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Did you take notes in math class? If so, can I borrow them? I wasn't there because I was at an amusement park. W: I do have some notes, but I am reading them right now. Maybe you should ask another one for help.
Borrowing notes.
What is the conversation mainly about?
[ "Taking math class.", "Borrowing notes.", "Visiting the amusement park." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Do you know that Michael Owen has won France Footballs Golden Ball Prize? M: Not a surprise. He has 20 goals this season.
A football player.
What are the two speakers talking about?
[ "A football player.", "A football team.", "A football match." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Look at this catalogue, John. I think I want to get this red blouse. M: Err, I think you've already one like this in blue. Do you need every color in the rainbow?
He would rather the woman didn't buy the blouse.
What does the man mean?
[ "He would rather the woman didn't buy the blouse.", "The woman needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow.", "The information in the catalog is not always reliable." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Did Jack find the tape he borrowed from Paul? Do you know? M: He looked everywhere for it, but in the end he had to go to the party without it.
The tape was missing.
What do we learn from the conversation?
[ "Jack brought the tape to the party.", "The tape had been returned to Paul.", "The tape was missing." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Amy, what was your first job? W: Well, when I graduated from the college in 1998, I worked first as a secretary to the General Manager. That lasted for two years. Then I was promoted the Personnel Manager. M: What were your duties? W: I was responsible for all personnel matters. M: Did you enjoy it? W: Well, th...
Secretary to General Manager.
What was Amy's firstjob?
[ "Personnel manager.", "Engineer.", "Secretary to General Manager." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Amy, what was your first job? W: Well, when I graduated from the college in 1998, I worked first as a secretary to the General Manager. That lasted for two years. Then I was promoted the Personnel Manager. M: What were your duties? W: I was responsible for all personnel matters. M: Did you enjoy it? W: Well, th...
Personnel manager.
What was Amy's second job?
[ "General manager.", "Salesman.", "Personnel manager." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Amy, what was your first job? W: Well, when I graduated from the college in 1998, I worked first as a secretary to the General Manager. That lasted for two years. Then I was promoted the Personnel Manager. M: What were your duties? W: I was responsible for all personnel matters. M: Did you enjoy it? W: Well, th...
One year.
How long did Amy stay in the Personnel Department?
[ "One year.", "Half a year.", "One and a half years." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: ABC company. Can I help you? M: Can you put me through to Mr Brown in the Sales Department? W: I'm afraid Mr Brown is at a meeting at the moment. M: Can I leave a message? W: Certainly. M: Can you ask Mr Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865? W: Who is calling, please? M: Alan Peterson. W: OK. Mr Peterson. Can y...
He is having a meeting.
Where is Mr Brown?
[ "He is in the Sales Department.", "He is having a meeting.", "He is busy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: ABC company. Can I help you? M: Can you put me through to Mr Brown in the Sales Department? W: I'm afraid Mr Brown is at a meeting at the moment. M: Can I leave a message? W: Certainly. M: Can you ask Mr Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865? W: Who is calling, please? M: Alan Peterson. W: OK. Mr Peterson. Can y...
1300-621-7865.
What is Mr Peterson's telephone number?
[ "1300-621-7865.", "1300-612-7685.", "1360-620-7568." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again. M: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it. W: Really? Who's the writer? M: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you? W: So do I. He is also my favorite forei...
Exciting.
How does Bill feel the novel?
[ "Exciting.", "Boring.", "Just so-so." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again. M: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it. W: Really? Who's the writer? M: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you? W: So do I. He is also my favorite forei...
She likes Dickens' books best.
What do we know about the woman?
[ "She comes from England.", "She likes learning something new from the book.", "She likes Dickens' books best." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again. M: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it. W: Really? Who's the writer? M: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you? W: So do I. He is also my favorite forei...
She will go to the bookshop and buy one.
What will the woman do next?
[ "She will go to the library to borrow a copy of the novel.", "She will go to the bookshop and buy one.", "She will go to the People's Cinema." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Do you hear anything? M: Yes, someone is calling me outside the door.
He hears someone calling him.
What does the man hear?
[ "He hears someone singing.", "He hears someone calling him.", "He hears someone calling the woman." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: How came you were absent from class yesterday morning, Henry? M: I'm sorry, Madam. My cousin was coming home from England, and I had to go to the airport with my father to meet him. W: Better ask for permission next time.
He went to meet his cousin yesterday morning.
What do we know about the man?
[ "He saw off his father at the airport yesterday.", "He was late for class yesterday morning.", "He went to meet his cousin yesterday morning." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term? W: Yes, I am. M: What are you going to do? W: I'm going to be a clerk. M: What does a clerk do? W: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types. M: I want to be a vet. W: A what? M: A vet--a veterinary surgeon. W: Good gracious! Wha...
A clerk.
What does the woman want to be after she leaves school?
[ "A musician.", "A clerk.", "A vet." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term? W: Yes, I am. M: What are you going to do? W: I'm going to be a clerk. M: What does a clerk do? W: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types. M: I want to be a vet. W: A what? M: A vet--a veterinary surgeon. W: Good gracious! Wha...
An animal doctor.
What does the man want to be ______.
[ "An engineer.", "A clerk.", "An animal doctor." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term? W: Yes, I am. M: What are you going to do? W: I'm going to be a clerk. M: What does a clerk do? W: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types. M: I want to be a vet. W: A what? M: A vet--a veterinary surgeon. W: Good gracious! Wha...
Admired.
What is the woman's attitude to the man ______.
[ "Cold.", "Jealous.", "Admired." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term? W: Yes, I am. M: What are you going to do? W: I'm going to be a clerk. M: What does a clerk do? W: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types. M: I want to be a vet. W: A what? M: A vet--a veterinary surgeon. W: Good gracious! Wha...
At the end of the term.
When will the woman leave the school?
[ "At the beginning of the term.", "At the end of the term.", "At the middle of the term." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
F: I think a businessman should be good-looking. M: No, I don't agree.
Good-looking.
What does the woman think a businessman should be?
[ "Wen-mannered.", "Good-looking.", "Good-humoured." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: How did you ever move that desk upstairs to your room? M: It was very heavy. But I got my roommates to help me with it.
He and his roommates moved the desk to his room.
What does the man mean?
[ "He and his roommates moved the desk to his room.", "The desk wasn't as heavy as it looked.", "His roommates found him another desk." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Why did Jack suddenly decide to quit his job? W: He said he wouldn't break his back working for such low pay. M: I see.
was not satisfied with his plan
Jackson changed his job because he ________.
[ "hurt himself during his work", "was not satisfied with his plan", "wanted to work harder" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Bill, do you live far from school? M: No, I live close to school. What about you, Mary? W: I live far from school. It's 50 minutes by bike. M: John lives farther than you. He goes to school by train.
John.
Who lives the farthest from school?
[ "John.", "Bill.", "Mary." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Bill, do you live far from school? M: No, I live close to school. What about you, Mary? W: I live far from school. It's 50 minutes by bike. M: John lives farther than you. He goes to school by train.
It's 50 minutes.
How long does Mary get to school by bike?
[ "It's 30 minutes.", "It's 40 minutes.", "It's 50 minutes." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Mr. Stone's lessons were a waste of time. He was always telling Funny stories. M: But he was actually covering what we should learn.
Helpful.
What does the man think of Mr. Stone's lessons?
[ "Boring.", "Helpful.", "Unnecessary." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I heard that PICC is going to hold interviews on campus next week. M: Yeah, what day? I'd like to talk to them and drop my resume.
Apply for a job with PICC.
What does the woman intend to do?
[ "Get a job on campus.", "Get her resume ready.", "Apply for a job with PICC." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicky? W: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks. M: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill? W: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual....
Two days ago.
When did the woman go to see Kate?
[ "Two days ago.", "Two weeks ago.", "A week ago." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicky? W: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks. M: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill? W: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual....
She hasn't got well though she has seen a doctor.
What do we know about Kate?
[ "The doctor's advice does her no good.", "She hasn't got well though she has seen a doctor.", "She's too busy to see a doctor." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicky? W: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks. M: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill? W: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual....
The man.
Who will go to see Kate?
[ "The woman.", "The man.", "Both of them." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here! W: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 2000. M: That's g...
At Design 2000.
Where will the woman buy the bed?
[ "At Design 2000.", "At Pricerite.", "At Ikea." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here! W: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 2000. M: That's g...
A lamp.
What have the speakers nearly forgotten to buy?
[ "A bedside table.", "A dining table.", "A lamp." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Something very unusual happened to me this morning. W: Really? What was it? M: I was studying in the classroom when Tom came rushing in. W: Yes? M: He told me there was a telegram for me at the gate house! Someone was ill in my family. W: Goodness me! I hate telegrams. They seldom bring any good news. M: Yes, ...
Return immediately for somebody was seriously ill at home.
What does the telegram say?
[ "Return immediately for somebody was seriously ill at home.", "Return immediately for his aunt is expecting him.", "Return immediately for something unusual happened at home." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Something very unusual happened to me this morning. W: Really? What was it? M: I was studying in the classroom when Tom came rushing in. W: Yes? M: He told me there was a telegram for me at the gate house! Someone was ill in my family. W: Goodness me! I hate telegrams. They seldom bring any good news. M: Yes, ...
Because this telegram was not addressed to him.
Why was the man relieved at last?
[ "Because the telegram was a false one.", "Because this telegram was not addressed to him.", "Because his uncle wasn't ill at all." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Something very unusual happened to me this morning. W: Really? What was it? M: I was studying in the classroom when Tom came rushing in. W: Yes? M: He told me there was a telegram for me at the gate house! Someone was ill in my family. W: Goodness me! I hate telegrams. They seldom bring any good news. M: Yes, ...
Warm-hearted but careless.
What kind of person is Tom supposed to be?
[ "Warm-hearted but careless.", "Curious and mischievous.", "Helpful and tricky." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I hear there is a good Japanese restaurant nearby. Would you like to gothere for lunch? M: Yes, but it's my treat this time.
He wants to pay.
What does the man mean?
[ "He wants to pay.", "he doesn't want to eat out", "He wants to eat somewhere else." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Oh, I am starving. W: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new French restaurant down the street. M: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. The menu was all in French and I just couldn't read it. W: That's what you are paying for. M: Maybe. But I should say everything was expensive and nothin...
The price is too high.
What does the man think of the French restaurant?
[ "The menu is too old.", "It's too far away.", "The price is too high." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Oh, I am starving. W: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new French restaurant down the street. M: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. The menu was all in French and I just couldn't read it. W: That's what you are paying for. M: Maybe. But I should say everything was expensive and nothin...
He's tired of eating out.
Why does the man want to eat in?
[ "He's in a bad mood.", "He's good at cooking.", "He's tired of eating out." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Why don't you come to our house for dinner some time next week? W: I'd like to, but we have visitors from Finland, perhaps next week.
She has visitors next week.
Why can't the woman accept the man's invitation?
[ "She is going to Finland.", "She has visitors next week.", "She has guests at her home." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's that book you just picked up? W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe the...
Because it's too expensive.
Why doesn't the woman buy the book?
[ "Because it's too expensive.", "Because she doesn't need it.", "Because she can buy it everywhere." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's that book you just picked up? W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe the...
It is the major text for the course.
Why did the man suggest the woman read the book?
[ "The professor had written it.", "It is the major text for the course.", "It contains new sociological evidence." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's that book you just picked up? W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe the...
It's in great demand.
Why can't the woman get the book from the library?
[ "It wasn't published recently.", "It's in great demand.", "It was sold out already." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's that book you just picked up? W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe the...
She thinks it's a good one.
How did the woman react to Tom's idea?
[ "She thinks it's a good one.", "She doesn't want to bother Tom's roommate.", "She thinks it won't work." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Good morning, Jack. Late again! What's the excuse this time? M: I'm awfully sorry I must have turned the alarm off and gone back to sleep again.
The man always has excuses for being late.
What do we learn from the conversation?
[ "The woman is strict with her employees.", "The man always has excuses for being late.", "The woman is a kind-hearted boss." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I want to ask the Johnsons to come to the party. Do you know their address? M: No. But I like them to come. I think Tom can give you their address.
Get the Johnsons' address.
What is the woman going to do?
[ "Ask Tom to send an invitation.", "Get the Johnsons' address.", "Invite Tom to the party." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder. Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall ...
The trees dump too many leaves into the yard.
What is one problem with the man's trees?
[ "The branches are very old and long.", "The trees dump too many leaves into the yard.", "The dogs are scared of them during storms." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder. Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall ...
25
The tree was planted ______________ years ago.
[ "20", "23", "25" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder. Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall ...
He suffers from intestinal problems.
What happens to the dog when he eats the walnuts?
[ "He pukes all over the place.", "He chokes on them and can't breathe.", "He suffers from intestinal problems." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder. Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall ...
Some of the branches cross over into the neighbor's yard.
Why is the neighbor able to cut the other man's trees?
[ "Some of the branches cross over into the neighbor's yard.", "The trees are becoming a real fire danger.", "He has a city permit to cut and remove the trees." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder. Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall ...
The neighbors get into a big fight.
What do you think happens at the end of the conversation?
[ "The men get together for a barbecue.", "The neighbors get into a big fight.", "The men become friends and plant trees." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Mike, it's 10:00. What are you doing? M: Oh, I'm reading something.
Reading something.
What is Mike doing?
[ "Sleeping.", "Reading something.", "Watching TV." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you? W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please? M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pic...
receipt
Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPT
[ "name", "address", "receipt" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you? W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please? M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pic...
security check
Parcels must be left open mainly for ________.
[ "customs' check", "security check", "convenience's sake" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you? W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please? M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pic...
the time needed for sending the parcel
The woman's last inquiry is mainly concerned with ________.
[ "the time needed for sending the parcel", "the flight time to New York", "the parcel destination" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Excuse me, where can I find dictionaries? M: The regular-priced ones are here. Plus, we have some on sale over on that table.
In a bookstore.
Where does this conversation probably take place?
[ "In a bookstore.", "In a reading room.", "In a furniture store." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Where are you going on vacation this summer? W: A nice place called Montague appeals to me. It's $18 a day or $115 a week.
$115.
How much would it cost to stay at Montague for a week?
[ "$116.", "$150.", "$115." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'd dike some red roses. W: Is it your wife's birthday? M: No, it's our wedding anniversary. She really likes roses. So I give her some every week. I just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do. W: If you put a little sugar in the water they will stay fresh for days. M: Really? I want to try to use white...
Every week.
How often does the man give his wife roses?
[ "Every week.", "Every month.", "Every year." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'd dike some red roses. W: Is it your wife's birthday? M: No, it's our wedding anniversary. She really likes roses. So I give her some every week. I just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do. W: If you put a little sugar in the water they will stay fresh for days. M: Really? I want to try to use white...
Because it's their wedding anniversary.
Why does the man buy some red roses?
[ "Because it's their wedding anniversary.", "Because it's his wife's birthday.", "Because it's his birthday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'd dike some red roses. W: Is it your wife's birthday? M: No, it's our wedding anniversary. She really likes roses. So I give her some every week. I just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do. W: If you put a little sugar in the water they will stay fresh for days. M: Really? I want to try to use white...
Put some sugar in the water.
What does the woman suggest to make roses stay fresh?
[ "Put some sugar in the water.", "Prevent roses from the sunshine.", "Put a little vinegar in the water." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering? W: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order? M: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here. W: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly. ...
It offers many tasty dishes.
What does the man say about the restaurant?
[ "It's the biggest one around.", "It offers many tasty dishes.", "It's famous for its seafood." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering? W: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order? M: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here. W: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly. ...
Beef steak.
What will the woman probably order?
[ "Fried fish.", "Roast chicken.", "Beef steak." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Are you glad that you came to Washington? M: Yes, indeed, I'd considered going to New York or Boston. But I've never regretted my decision.
In Washington.
Where is the man now?
[ "In Washington.", "In New York.", "In Boston." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I didn't have any trouble in finding accommodation in Britain. W: According to my experience, it sounds too good to be true.
She doesn't agree with the man.
what does the woman mean?
[ "She doesn't agree with the man.", "She is good at finding a place to stay.", "She could hardly find the truth." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Did you listen to tomorrow's weather report on the radio? M: No, but my mum listened, she says the weather will be changing. It will probably rain or snow for the next few days. We will have to give up our picnic.
Sunny.
What is the weather most probably like now?
[ "Rainy.", "Sunny.", "Snowy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: My mobile keeps going wrong. I'd like to buy a new one. W: Don't you see the price keeps going down these days? I insist that we wait some time so that we can save more money. M: You have a point there, but it is inconvenient for me with this broken mobile. Sometimes it powers off by itself. It really makes me ver...
To wait some time.
What did the woman advise the man to do at first?
[ "To wait some time.", "To have the mobile phone repaired.", "To buy a new one." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: My mobile keeps going wrong. I'd like to buy a new one. W: Don't you see the price keeps going down these days? I insist that we wait some time so that we can save more money. M: You have a point there, but it is inconvenient for me with this broken mobile. Sometimes it powers off by itself. It really makes me ver...
It powers off by itself.
What's wrong with the man's mobile phone?
[ "It cannot be repaired.", "It powers off by itself.", "It's too old." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: How do you manage to feed your family when food prices are so high? W: We have a garden and some fruit trees, and we raise some fish in the small pond.
They produce part of their own food.
What does the woman's family do about the high cost of food?
[ "They produce part of their own food.", "They sell their own produce.", "They feed their family on cheap food." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Anything interesting in the paper today? M: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park. W: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one bedroom. M: Yes, ...
390.
How much does the apartment near a park cost?
[ "350.", "390.", "400." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Anything interesting in the paper today? M: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park. W: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one bedroom. M: Yes, ...
It's noisy.
What do we know about the one near University Avenue?
[ "It's most expensive.", "It's too large.", "It's noisy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Anything interesting in the paper today? M: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park. W: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one bedroom. M: Yes, ...
It's a quiet street.
What do we know about Metealfe?
[ "It's near a university.", "It's a quiet street.", "It's near a park." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word. W: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV. M: Oh? What are you watching? W: I'm watching a cowboy film. M: Can Mr. Taylor help me? W: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading. M: What is ...
Because she is watching a film on TV.
Why can't Mrs. Taylor help Paul right away?
[ "Because she doesn't know the word, either.", "Because she is reading a magazine.", "Because she is watching a film on TV." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word. W: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV. M: Oh? What are you watching? W: I'm watching a cowboy film. M: Can Mr. Taylor help me? W: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading. M: What is ...
To improve his spoken English.
Why is Paul asking so many questions?
[ "To improve his spoken English.", "To know more about the family.", "To get closer to the family." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word. W: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV. M: Oh? What are you watching? W: I'm watching a cowboy film. M: Can Mr. Taylor help me? W: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading. M: What is ...
Four.
How many people are there in the Taylors' family?
[ "Three.", "Four.", "Five" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word. W: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV. M: Oh? What are you watching? W: I'm watching a cowboy film. M: Can Mr. Taylor help me? W: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading. M: What is ...
English is not Paul's native language.
What can you infer from the dialogue?
[ "The Taylors don't like Paul.", "English is not Paul's native language.", "English words are difficult for native speakers to explain." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now? W: Six thirty. M: I'd better get ready. W: Where are you going? M: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first. W: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to b...
At 7:00.
When will the man and Tracy meet?
[ "At 6:30.", "At 7:00.", "At 7:30." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now? W: Six thirty. M: I'd better get ready. W: Where are you going? M: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first. W: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to b...
Horror films.
What film doesn't the woman like?
[ "Detective films.", "Films about love.", "Horror films." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now? W: Six thirty. M: I'd better get ready. W: Where are you going? M: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first. W: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to b...
Go to the studio.
What might the man do tomorrow?
[ "Go to the studio.", "See a film.", "Do some reading." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now? W: Six thirty. M: I'd better get ready. W: Where are you going? M: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first. W: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to b...
Tomorrow morning.
will the man let the woman know the first thing?
[ "Tomorrow afternoon.", "Tonight.", "Tomorrow morning." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Can you speak up a little? I can hardly hear you. M: All right. Is that better now?
The man tries speaking loud enough.
What can we conclude from the talk?
[ "The woman has no problem hearing the man.:", "The man tries speaking loud enough.", "The woman can't understand the man." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: How are their talks going on? Have reached any agreement? W: They only seem to have agreed to set another date for further talks.
The talks haven't achieved much.
What can we infer from the conversation?
[ "The talks haven't started yet.", "The talks haven't achieved much.", "The talks have produced a general agreement." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: We are going to play the piano at the contest tomorrow. How do you feel about it? W: Oh, I'm really worried about it. M: Me, too.
Worried.
How does the man feel about the contest?
[ "Surprised.", "Light-hearted.", "Worried." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What do you think you'll be doing in five years' time, Carrie? W: I definitely won't be working as a car park attendant. I want to become an opera singer. I hope I'll be living in Milan. What about you, Frank? M: Unless I pass my exams, I'll probably serve rude customers in the restaurant. W: Come on. Don't be so...
Because he is afraid that he cannot pass the examination.
Why is Frank so sad about his future planning?
[ "Because he wants to be a singer but he cannot.", "Because he won't be able to live in Milan.", "Because he is afraid that he cannot pass the examination." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What time is it now? M: It's half past seven. I think we will be late for the film. W: Don't worry. There is still twenty minutes to go. M: But it's three kilometers from here to the cinema. How can we get there in such a short time? W: I think we can walk there in twenty minutes. M: But I am afraid I can't wal...
At 7:50.
When will the film start?
[ "At 7:30.", "At 7:50.", "At 8:20." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What time is it now? M: It's half past seven. I think we will be late for the film. W: Don't worry. There is still twenty minutes to go. M: But it's three kilometers from here to the cinema. How can we get there in such a short time? W: I think we can walk there in twenty minutes. M: But I am afraid I can't wal...
By taxi.
How will the speakers go to the cinema?
[ "On foot.", "By bus.", "By taxi." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time. I didn't think the meeting would be so long. W: That's all right, Dr. Green. I've got the data you required and a few reference books which I think may be useful to your representation at the conference.
To help him prepare for the conference.
What's purpose of the woman's visit to the man?
[ "To help him prepare for the conference.", "To see if he is ready for the coming conference.", "To tell him something about the conference." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hurry, there is a bus coming. W: Why run? There will be another one in two or three minutes.
The next bus is coming soon.
What does the woman mean?
[ "The next bus is coming soon.", "The bus will wait a few minutes at thestop.", "There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Do you know James? He's in your class. W: Certainly, in fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. Istill remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day ofschool.
He was late for school on the first day.
Why did the woman remember James so well?
[ "He was late for school on the first day.", "He had a funny face.", "He was the first person she met at school." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I don't think we have enough information for our presentation, but we have to give it tomorrow. There doesn't seem to be much we can do about it. M: Yeah, at this point we'll have to make do with what we've got.
Just make use of whatever information is available.
What does the man suggest they do?
[ "Just make use of whatever information is available.", "Put more effort into preparing for the presentation.", "Find more relevant information for their work." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I think I'll give Jack a call now. W: Isn't it a little late at night?
It would be better to call another time.
What does the woman imply?
[ "She asked the man to call Jack late at night.", "Jack gets home late in the evening.", "It would be better to call another time." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
F: Will you help me with my English? M: I'm glad to, but I'm afraid I won't be free these days.
He is too busy to help the woman these days.
What does the man mean?
[ "He is glad to help the woman.", "He doesn't like to help the woman.", "He is too busy to help the woman these days." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hi, Jenny, are you still up for next Saturday's get-together? W: Yeah. What's the latest? M: We're meeting at 6 outside Harold's Fish and Chip shop. Then, once we're all together, we'll go to the Skylight.
Meet outside a shop.
What are they going to do first?
[ "Go to the Skylight.", "Meet outside a shop.", "Have a get-together." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Prof. Clark said that the mid-term exam would cover the first fifteen lessons. M: Really? I thought it only included the first thirteen lessons. Then I must spend the weekend to go over the rest of the lessons.
He will review 2 more lessons.
What will the man do at the weekend?
[ "He will review 2 more lessons.", "He will study the other 20 lessons.", "He will go over the 13 lessons." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: When did you start writing your book? During college? W: No, I didn't start until after college.
The woman's writing career
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
[ "College life", "A graduation ceremony", "The woman's writing career" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Can I go out with friends, Dad? M: Yes, Carol, but you can't go out in those clothes. It's freezing today. W: Okay, Dad. I'll wear something warmer.
Put on warm clothes.
What does Carol's father ask her to do?
[ "Talk with her friends.", "Go out with him.", "Put on warm clothes." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Did you remember to get the bread? F: I'm afraid not.
Get the bread
What does the woman forget to do?
[ "Drink milk", "Have a break", "Get the bread" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You're going to wear out that typewriter. W: Oh, hi. What are you doing here at this time of night? M: I should ask you that question. Do you have any idea what time it is? W: About ten or ten-thirty? M: It's nearly midnight. W: Really? I didn't have any idea it was so late. M: Don't you have an early class to...
Nearly at midnight.
When is the conversation taking place?
[ "At ten.", "At ten-thirty.", "Nearly at midnight." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You're going to wear out that typewriter. W: Oh, hi. What are you doing here at this time of night? M: I should ask you that question. Do you have any idea what time it is? W: About ten or ten-thirty? M: It's nearly midnight. W: Really? I didn't have any idea it was so late. M: Don't you have an early class to...
At 7: 00.
When does the woman's early class begin?
[ "At 7: 00.", "At 7: 30.", "At 8: 00." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You're going to wear out that typewriter. W: Oh, hi. What are you doing here at this time of night? M: I should ask you that question. Do you have any idea what time it is? W: About ten or ten-thirty? M: It's nearly midnight. W: Really? I didn't have any idea it was so late. M: Don't you have an early class to...
A part-time class.
What class the woman will teach tomorrow?
[ "Writing class.", "A part-time class.", "The passage doesn't tell us." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Would you like to go dancing with me this evening? W: I'd love to. But I'm just getting over the flu. M: Well, why don't we do something else, like go to a movie? W: Oh, no, thanks. Really, I'm still too weak for anything.
She is recovering from an illness
Why does the woman reject the man's invitation?
[ "She doesn't like going to the movies", "She has to work hard for two weeks", "She is recovering from an illness" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What do you enjoy about holidays and special occasions? W: I enjoy seeing family and friends, and I enjoy inviting people to my home. What about you? M: I enjoy everything about holidays.
What they enjoy doing during holidays.
What are the speakers talking about?
[ "How to spend their next holidays.", "What they enjoy doing during holidays.", "Their family and friends." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Good morning, can I help you? M: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in Arizona in the coming week. W: Well, it will be fairly hot and there will be much rain. M: I see. Thanks very much for your help.
Rainy.
What will the weather in Arizona be like in the coming week?
[ "Rainy.", "Warm.", "A bit cold." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.