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M: So, Claire, you're into drama! W: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program. M: What excites you about drama? W: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people a...
It enables her to understand people better.
Why does the woman find study in drama and theatre useful?
[ "It enables her to understand people better.", "It improves her chance of getting promoted.", "It strengthens her relationship with students." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: So, Claire, you're into drama! W: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program. M: What excites you about drama? W: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people a...
Positively.
How did the woman's students respond to her way of teaching English?
[ "Passively.", "Positively.", "Skeptically." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: So, Claire, you're into drama! W: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program. M: What excites you about drama? W: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people a...
It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.
What does the woman say about her stage fright?
[ "It keeps haunting her day and night.", "Her teaching was somewhat affected by it.", "It vanishes the moment she steps into her role." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I think I will take the half-day tour of the city. M: Why not the whole day?
Spending more time on sightseeing.
What does the man suggest?
[ "Spending more time on sightseeing.", "Visiting the city with a group.", "Touring the city on a fine day." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: That's a good TV show, isn't it? M: Yeah, it is. Actually, the only thing I didn't like was when the small town was destroyed.
A TV show
What are the speakers talking about?
[ "A TV show", "A small town", "A disaster" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Hi, Susan. I hear that you walk all the way to the office these days. W: Yes. I have found great pleasure in walking. That's the type of exercise I enjoy very much.
She takes it as a kind of exercise.
Why does the woman walk all the way to the office?
[ "She takes it as a kind of exercise.", "She wants to save money.", "She loves doing anything that is new." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What do you want to do tonight? M: How about going to the cinema? I should be home from work at 5:45. Then we can go out and eat before we see a film. W: What do you want to see? M: There's a good art film at the Green House Cinema. W: Let's see...it starts at 6:15. I don't think we can get there in time to see ...
At 5:45.
When will the man be home from work?
[ "At 5:45.", "At 6:15.", "At 6:50." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What do you want to do tonight? M: How about going to the cinema? I should be home from work at 5:45. Then we can go out and eat before we see a film. W: What do you want to see? M: There's a good art film at the Green House Cinema. W: Let's see...it starts at 6:15. I don't think we can get there in time to see ...
The UME Cinema.
Where will the speakers go?
[ "The Green House Cinema.", "The New State Cinema.", "The UME Cinema." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance? W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.
It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.
What does the woman imply?
[ "It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.", "The tickets are sold in advance at half price.", "It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Why don't we stay at the Grand Regency Hotel? M: You are joking! Do you know how expensive that place is? There is no way we can afford to stay there
They can't afford to stay at the hotel.
What does the man mean?
[ "He doesn't like the hotel.", "They can't afford to stay at the hotel.", "They do not want to stay at a hotel." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You look pale, Stephanie. What's wrong? W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired. M: Why don't you go to see a doctor? W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday. ...
In the office.
Where are the speakers?
[ "In a hospital.", "In the office.", "At home." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You look pale, Stephanie. What's wrong? W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired. M: Why don't you go to see a doctor? W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday. ...
Thursday.
When is the report due?
[ "Thursday.", "Friday.", "Next Monday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You look pale, Stephanie. What's wrong? W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired. M: Why don't you go to see a doctor? W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday. ...
Hand it in later.
What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?
[ "Improve it.", "Hand it in later.", "Leave it with him." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I am sure we've never had such a lot of snow as lately. W: Haven't we, ever?
She disagrees with the man.
What do we learn from the woman's response?
[ "She disagrees with the man.", "They are late.", "She agrees with the man." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'd like to go swimming this afternoon, but it's such a long walk to the swimming pool. W: I know a short cut. Let me show you on this map.
Show him another route.
What does the woman offer to do for the man?
[ "Give him a map.", "Cut his hair short.", "Show him another route." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I think the film is good because it is scary. And the special effects are amazing. M: It would deserve an award if it weren't for its last part.
Its ending is not good enough.
What does the man think of the film?
[ "Its ending is not good enough.", "Its special effects are not satisfying.", "It deserves an award." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
F: Could you tall me how old you are, Jim? M: I'm seven. I'll be eight this October.
He's seven.
How old is Jim?
[ "He's seven.", "He's eight.", "He's nine." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What's the hurry? We'd like you to stay for dinner. M: Well, thank you, but Helen and I have to meet my parents at the railway station.
Leave right away.
What will the man do next?
[ "Leave right away.", "Stay for dinner.", "Catch a train." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: These potatoes look nice, how much are they? W: They are 16 cents a pound.
16 cents a pound.
How much are the potatoes?
[ "6 cents a pound.", "16 cents a pound.", "60 cents a pound." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Mary, would you like to have a picnic with us this Sunday? W: Sorry, mum asked me to go shopping with her.
Go shopping.
What will the woman do tomorrow?
[ "Have a picnic.", "Stay at home with her mum.", "Go shopping." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's your favourite sport, Susan? W: Football. M: Soccer or rugby? W: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football? M: I'm afraid not. And I do...
Nearly once a week.
How often does the woman watch a football match?
[ "Nearly once a week.", "Nearly once a month.", "Nearly every Sunday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's your favourite sport, Susan? W: Football. M: Soccer or rugby? W: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football? M: I'm afraid not. And I do...
He used to be a good player and he has fallen into a habit of playing it from that time.
Why does the man say he loves cricket very much?
[ "He used to be a good player though he never plays it now.", "He used to be a good player and he has fallen into a habit of playing it from that time.", "He used to play it well and now he often watches cricket matches instead." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What's your favourite sport, Susan? W: Football. M: Soccer or rugby? W: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football? M: I'm afraid not. And I do...
Not only the man but also the woman watches cricket matches.
Which one of the following is true according to the conversation?
[ "Neither the man nor the woman watches any cricket match.", "Either the man or the woman watches soccer matches.", "Not only the man but also the woman watches cricket matches." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Sarah, I'm prepared to run for the class monitor, and I'm wondering if I, er...if I can count on your support. W: Oh, maybe if you had asked me earlier, but my roommate's running, too, and I've already promised her that she had my support.
The man was late in asking.
What does the woman mean?
[ "She will choose the man.", "The man was late in asking.", "She may run for the position." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Where was Eden this morning? We had a meeting without her. W: Eden? I don't know. I haven't seen her in the office for weeks. M: Maybe she is working on a secret project and that's why she's not here. W: Well, she had better be careful because if she disappears for too long, no one is going to miss her when she g...
She missed a meeting.
What happened to Eden?
[ "She got fired.", "She missed a meeting.", "She worked in secret." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Where was Eden this morning? We had a meeting without her. W: Eden? I don't know. I haven't seen her in the office for weeks. M: Maybe she is working on a secret project and that's why she's not here. W: Well, she had better be careful because if she disappears for too long, no one is going to miss her when she g...
Colleagues.
What's the probable relationship between the speakers?
[ "Colleagues.", "Neighbors.", "Friends." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Do you mind my opening the window? W: You'd better not. It's too cold today.
Don't open the window.
What does the woman mean?
[ "It is cold today.", "Don't open the window.", "Do as you like." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Look at them! They've the latest Adidas shoes. W: You've already had a pair of shoes. M: They cost only $100. W: $1007 For a pair of shoes? M: But they are the latest. I just want to get them. There is a match next week. Oh, Mum, please! W: Ok, this is the last time.
Mother and son.
What's the relationship of the two people?
[ "Teacher and student.", "Father and son.", "Mother and son." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school? W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.
They will continue to exist along with on-line education.
What does the woman think of the conventional schools?
[ "They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.", "They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.", "They will continue to exist along with on-line education." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Is your sister a teacher? F: No, she's a doctor.
Doctor
What's the man's sister?
[ "Nurse", "Doctor", "Teacher" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Did you start your new job this week? M: Yes, I did. I started it the day before yesterday. W: How do you like your new job? And how about your boss? M: Well, it's demanding, but it's very interesting. The boss seems to be very considerate. It is said that he is kind and friendly to the employees. W: So you're s...
It is a good job.
What does the man think of his new job?
[ "It is a good job.", "It is a difficult job.", "It is not better than his former job." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Did you start your new job this week? M: Yes, I did. I started it the day before yesterday. W: How do you like your new job? And how about your boss? M: Well, it's demanding, but it's very interesting. The boss seems to be very considerate. It is said that he is kind and friendly to the employees. W: So you're s...
He is kind and friendly.
What's about the man's boss?
[ "He is kind and friendly.", "He is serious.", "He is lazy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Mary, do you know anything about this author's latest best-seller? W: Sure. I've just finished it. I strongly recommend it.
A book.
What are the man and the woman talking about?
[ "Fashion.", "Music.", "A book." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: How many students took the IELTS test last month? M: Well, let me see. Xixty had registered, but not everyone turned up. I believe we had 23 from Korea and 19 from Japan.
42.
How many students took IELTS test last month?
[ "23.", "60.", "42." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore. M: So exciting, then when do we set off? W: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am. M: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight? W: Well, there aren't any direct flights, we can stop off in H...
In the afternoon.
When is their flight?
[ "In the morning.", "In the afternoon.", "In the evening." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore. M: So exciting, then when do we set off? W: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am. M: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight? W: Well, there aren't any direct flights, we can stop off in H...
There are no non-stop flights to Singapore.
Why do the speakers need to stop off in Hong Kong?
[ "Direct flights are more expensive.", "They plan to do some shopping there.", "There are no non-stop flights to Singapore." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore. M: So exciting, then when do we set off? W: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am. M: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight? W: Well, there aren't any direct flights, we can stop off in H...
Ten days.
How long will the speakers be away from home?
[ "Two days.", "Ten days.", "Twelve days." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Did you see what that guy did? M: No. I was looking the other way. W: He made a U turn right in the middle of the block and almost hit a kid on a bicycle. M: Drivers get crazier every day!
Driving a car.
What was the guy doing?
[ "Driving a car.", "Riding a bike.", "Getting crazy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I just got a statement from the bank. It says I've drawn $ 300 more than I have in my account. W: Well, we did spend a lot on our vocation. In fact, we didn't know exactly how much was in our bank.
They drew money than they should have from the bank.
What are they talking about?
[ "They spent three hundred dollars on their vacation.", "They drew money than they should have from the bank.", "They lost their bankbook." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello. M: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me. W: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you. M: That's not necessary. If you tell me the direct...
Because he forgot to bring the map Susan gave him.
Why can't the man find Susan's home?
[ "Because he hasn't been told how to get there.", "Because he forgot to bring the map Susan gave him.", "Because he is so forgetful that he can't remember her address." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello. M: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me. W: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you. M: That's not necessary. If you tell me the direct...
It is on the corner across the street.
Where is the bank?
[ "It is next to the bus stop.", "It is on the corner beside the bus stop.", "It is on the corner across the street." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello. M: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me. W: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you. M: That's not necessary. If you tell me the direct...
It is the seventh house from the corner on the man's right.
Where is Susan's house?
[ "It is the seventh house from the corner on the man's right.", "It is the seventeenth house from the corner on the man's left.", "It is the seventeenth house from the corner on the man's right." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for ...
tornado
What kind of emergency does the man NOT mention?
[ "power failure", "snowstorm", "tornado" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for ...
Having a water filter to clean water can be helpful.
Which idea was stated in the conversation about water?
[ "You should buy spring water in bottles in advance.", "Having a water filter to clean water can be helpful.", "Bacteria in water can cause serious illness." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for ...
Buying easy-to-prepare foods is ideal.
What is one basic principle behind food in a 72-hour kit?
[ "Packing sweets is unwise for health reasons.", "Cooking warm meals can lift people's spirits.", "Buying easy-to-prepare foods is ideal." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for ...
a very overcrowded building that is dirty
What is the woman's image of an emergency shelter?
[ "people working together in a difficult situation", "a very overcrowded building that is dirty", "a facility lacking adequate food and drinking water" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for ...
be prepared with some basic art materials
What advice does the man have for people with small children?
[ "pack plenty of snacks and treats", "carry a portable DVD player with movies", "be prepared with some basic art materials" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Where are my reading glasses? M: Look, they are right over there, on the coffee table.
On the coffee table.
Where are the woman's reading glasses?
[ "On the book.", "On the chair.", "On the coffee table." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Good news, I'm not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks. W: That's terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup.
The man is a fan of world-famous football players.
What do we learn from the conversation?
[ "The man is a fan of world-famous football players.", "The man's football career seems to be at an end.", "The man was operated on a few weeks ago." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
F: I'm going to the Shanghai Grand Theatre. Where shall I get off? M: At the next stop.
On a bus.
Where does this dialogue probably take place?
[ "At the library.", "In the hospital.", "On a bus." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hi, Jim. I haven't seen you for a few weeks. M: Oh, hi, Mary. I have been studying a lot for my final exam. W: Well, this semester is about over now. M: Yeah. My brother is coming for a visit this summer, and we'd like to see some of the country, but traveling is so expensive. W: Have you thought about camping? ...
To travel with his brother.
What is Jim going to do this summer?
[ "To travel with his friends.", "To travel with his brother.", "To go to see his brother." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hi, Jim. I haven't seen you for a few weeks. M: Oh, hi, Mary. I have been studying a lot for my final exam. W: Well, this semester is about over now. M: Yeah. My brother is coming for a visit this summer, and we'd like to see some of the country, but traveling is so expensive. W: Have you thought about camping? ...
A student.
What is Jim?
[ "A hotel clerk.", "A professor.", "A student." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hi, Jim. I haven't seen you for a few weeks. M: Oh, hi, Mary. I have been studying a lot for my final exam. W: Well, this semester is about over now. M: Yeah. My brother is coming for a visit this summer, and we'd like to see some of the country, but traveling is so expensive. W: Have you thought about camping? ...
To rent camping equipment.
What did the women suggest Jim do in order to make traveling cheaper?
[ "To stay in a cheap hotel.", "To rent camping equipment.", "To stay in his brother's house." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Excuse me. Could you tell me when the next train to Manchester leaves? M: Sure. Well, it's three now. The next train to Manchester leaves in two hours. But you can take the train to Leeds, which leaves in fifteen minutes and then get off at Manchester, because it stops at Manchester on the way.
3:15.
At what time does the train to Leeds leave?
[ "3:00.", "3:15.", "5:00." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: How are you,Brandon? M: Oh,dear,my back's killing me.
He had a backache.
What happened to the man?
[ "He was sleepy.", "He caught a cold.", "He had a backache." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Oh, John, I didn't tell you. My sister phoned yesterday. She wants to get married. M: Married? She is only seventeen! W: That's the reason she told me why she wants to get married.
She is not old enough to get married.
What does John think of the woman's sister?
[ "She is not old enough to get married.", "She is too old to get married.", "She is older than expected." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Jenny, there's an opening for an assistant manager in our company. You should give it a try. W: Thank you George, but I've decided to travel a bit before finding another job.
Go on a trip.
What does Jenny decide to do first?
[ "Look for a job.", "Go on a trip.", "Get an assistant." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Where have you been these days? W: In the hospital. M: In the hospital? What happened? W: Didn't you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening? M: Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that. But what caused the fire? W: Well, the light in our room was turned off at 11:30 as usual. Alice lit a candle to go on r...
She is well again.
How is the woman speaker now?
[ "She is badly burnt.", "She is well again.", "She is still in hospital." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Where have you been these days? W: In the hospital. M: In the hospital? What happened? W: Didn't you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening? M: Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that. But what caused the fire? W: Well, the light in our room was turned off at 11:30 as usual. Alice lit a candle to go on r...
It caught fire last week.
What happened to the woman's room?
[ "It caught fire last week.", "It was robbed.", "It was pulled down." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Where have you been these days? W: In the hospital. M: In the hospital? What happened? W: Didn't you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening? M: Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that. But what caused the fire? W: Well, the light in our room was turned off at 11:30 as usual. Alice lit a candle to go on r...
3.
How many people got burnt in the fire?
[ "3.", "2.", "4." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Mary, how many languages can you speak? Apart from English, of course. W: I speak German very well, and I can also write in German. M: Any other languages? W: I can speak a little French. I can't speak it very fast, thought.
Three
How many languages can the woman speak altogether?
[ "One", "Two", "Three" ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: What do you think of the final exam? W: I thought it would be easy, but at the end of the first hour, I was still on the first page. I hardly had time to get to the last page.
The woman thought the exam easy.
What can we conclude from the talk?
[ "The exam was difficult for the woman.", "The woman finished the exam in one hour.", "The woman thought the exam easy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I'm afraid we are going to miss the 3-o'clock train. M: Don't worry. We can get our tickets changed for this evening.
Travel on a later train.
What does the man suggest they should do?
[ "Check the timetable.", "Go to the railway station earlier.", "Travel on a later train." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Rod must be in a bad mood today. What's wrong with him? M: He was passed over in the selection process for the dean of the admissions office. He'd been hoping for the position for a long time.
Rod was eliminated in the selection process.
What does the man mean?
[ "The selection process was a little unfair.", "He had long dreamed of the dean's position.", "Rod was eliminated in the selection process." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Tina, are you coming to band practice this week? Our show is this Friday...only two days away! W: Yes, I'm coming tonight. I didn't come last week because my guitar was broken. M: Did you fix your guitar? My sister has a new guitar you can probably borrow if your guitar is still broken. W: Thanks, but I can only ...
Wednesday.
What day is it today?
[ "Monday.", "Wednesday.", "Friday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Tina, are you coming to band practice this week? Our show is this Friday...only two days away! W: Yes, I'm coming tonight. I didn't come last week because my guitar was broken. M: Did you fix your guitar? My sister has a new guitar you can probably borrow if your guitar is still broken. W: Thanks, but I can only ...
Come to practice.
What does the man want Tina to do?
[ "Come to practice.", "Watch his little sister.", "Work at the grocery store." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Did you see the purse, honey? M: Your purse? No. Why the purse? We're not going shopping anyway. W: I know. But our opera tickets are in it. And we have only one hour left. M: Did you have it when we left the parking lot?
An opera house.
Where did the speakers plan to go?
[ "A shopping center.", "An opera house.", "The parking lot." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along. M: Isn't that far away? W: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor ...
Invite the man to do sports.
What does the woman intend to do?
[ "Introduce the Workers Club.", "Invite the man to do sports.", "Invite the man to see a film." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along. M: Isn't that far away? W: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor ...
It's open until 12:00 at night.
What can we learn about the club?
[ "People can skate there.", "It's open until 12:00 at night.", "Three buses pass the club." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along. M: Isn't that far away? W: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor ...
At a computer center.
Where does the man work?
[ "At the Workers Club.", "At a high school.", "At a computer center." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Shouldn't we invite Kathy to the party tonight? W: Invite Kathy? She is the one who is planning the whole thing.
Kathy will be at the party.
What does the woman mean?
[ "Kathy will be at the party.", "Kathy is too busy to come.", "Kathy is going to be invited." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome Jane Carter. Jane, you are so young. How can you sing so well? W: Well, Mr. Green. I like singing very much. And I've been doing this for a while, above all I have Mr James as my teacher. M: No wonder. I believe you'll do a wonderful job tonight. Now ladies and gentlemen, Jane C...
Introducing a person.
What is the man doing?
[ "Giving a speech.", "Chairing a meeting.", "Introducing a person." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome Jane Carter. Jane, you are so young. How can you sing so well? W: Well, Mr. Green. I like singing very much. And I've been doing this for a while, above all I have Mr James as my teacher. M: No wonder. I believe you'll do a wonderful job tonight. Now ladies and gentlemen, Jane C...
She has a great teacher.
Why does the woman sing so well?
[ "She has a great teacher.", "She teaches singing.", "She is young." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Are we still going to the football game tonight? W: Oh, sorry, I totally forgot about it. I've arranged to go with a friend to a new Chinese restaurant downtown. How about joining us? M: Sure I'd love to.
Go to the Chinese restaurant.
What is the man going to do?
[ "Go to the Chinese restaurant.", "Watch the football game.", "Visit a friend downtown." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you? M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free? W: When exact...
the reception.
Joe Smith telephoned Victoria for
[ "the menu.", "the place.", "the reception." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you? M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free? W: When exact...
Friday next week.
When will the lunch be held?
[ "Friday next week.", "Thursday next week.", "April 30th." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you? M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free? W: When exact...
what to cook.
All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPT
[ "how many people to attend it.", "why to hold it.", "what to cook." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: You'll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen from the Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selected courses. W: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I'm sure I'll know what to d...
The credit hours required for an M. A. degree.
What are they talking about?
[ "Getting extra credits.", "The requirements of an M. A. degree.", "The credit hours required for an M. A. degree." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Good morning, Sir? M: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower. W: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please? M: Yes, of course. W: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it. M: Give you something for it, for your ...
A doctor.
What is the man's occupation?
[ "A doctor.", "A researcher.", "A news reporter." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Good morning, Sir? M: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower. W: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please? M: Yes, of course. W: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it. M: Give you something for it, for your ...
A single room with a shower.
Which of the following room did the man book before he came?
[ "A warm room with a shower.", "A single room with a shower.", "Room 523." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: Good morning, Sir? M: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower. W: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please? M: Yes, of course. W: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it. M: Give you something for it, for your ...
Tuesday.
When is the man checking in?
[ "Saturday.", "Thursday.", "Tuesday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Smith. W: Ok. Let's see. He's available on Tuesday or Thursday. M: Thursday would be better for me. W: Morning or afternoon? M: In the morning, if possible. W: How does 9: 15 sound? M: 9: 15 Thursday. That's fine.
A patient.
Who is the man?
[ "An employee.", "A student.", "A patient." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Smith. W: Ok. Let's see. He's available on Tuesday or Thursday. M: Thursday would be better for me. W: Morning or afternoon? M: In the morning, if possible. W: How does 9: 15 sound? M: 9: 15 Thursday. That's fine.
9:15 Thursday.
What time will the man see the doctor?
[ "9:15 Tuesday.", "9:15 Thursday.", "15: 00 Thursday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
F: What's for breakfast, Dad? M: Bread, eggs and milk.
Breakfast.
What are they talking about?
[ "Bread, eggs and milk.", "Breakfast.", "Dad." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam. W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?
The man has bad study habits.
What does the woman imply?
[ "The man is a diligent student.", "The man has bad study habits.", "The man has made a mess of his midtermexam." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
F: Well, I'm afraid we haven't got any camera cheaper than this one. M: Well... thank you for your help. I'll think about it.
The man doesn't seem to buy the camera.
What do we know from this dialogue?
[ "The man bought a camera from this shop before.", "The man doesn't seem to buy the camera.", "The shop is out of cameras." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: It's raining again. W: It has rained for 4 days. Do you think it'll ever stop?
The weather.
What are they talking about?
[ "The weather.", "The wind.", "Running." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What are your plans for the future? M: My dream is to open my own business after I graduate.
He is studying at a university.
What is the man probably doing now?
[ "He is working for a business company.", "He is doing his own business.", "He is studying at a university." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Is everything going well according to the plan? W: Our store will open two weeks before Christmas. M: I guess we should announce ourselves soon. Tell people we're coming. Put up a big sign. W: Sure. The minute they see the sign, they will be lining up. M: To show their anger. W: Yeah. They are lining up not to ...
Manager and clerk.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
[ "Police officers.", "Manager and clerk.", "Shop assistant and customer." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Is everything going well according to the plan? W: Our store will open two weeks before Christmas. M: I guess we should announce ourselves soon. Tell people we're coming. Put up a big sign. W: Sure. The minute they see the sign, they will be lining up. M: To show their anger. W: Yeah. They are lining up not to ...
Open a store.
What are the speakers going to do?
[ "Open a store.", "Make a plan.", "Have a meeting." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I heard you caught a cold. How are you feeling today? M: I can't complain. At least I'm out of bed. W: Take it easy. You should drink more water or milk.
He's better.
How is the man today?
[ "He's better.", "He's sick in bed.", "He's feeling worse." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What are you reading, Paul? M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year...
Friday.
When does the conversation take place?
[ "Wednesday.", "Thursday.", "Friday." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What are you reading, Paul? M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year...
Canada.
Where does Barbara come from?
[ "America.", "Canada.", "Italy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What are you reading, Paul? M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year...
To open a shoe shop.
What is John's plan for the future?
[ "To open a shoe shop.", "To tour Britain.", "To get a job abroad." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: What are you reading, Paul? M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year...
Paul doesn't like potato salad.
What do you know from the dialogue?
[ "Paul doesn't want to go with Barbara.", "Paul doesn't like potato salad.", "Paul doesn't like parties." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Look, it's full of traffic here. Is this the shopping district? W: Yes, it is. There are a lot of stores, restaurants, and theaters near here. M: What is the largest building on the left? W: That's Honor Department Store. They sell clothing, furniture, food-almost everything. M: Do you like purchasing everything...
In the shopping district.
Where aye the speakers?
[ "In the shopping district.", "In the largest building.", "In the bank." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
M: Look, it's full of traffic here. Is this the shopping district? W: Yes, it is. There are a lot of stores, restaurants, and theaters near here. M: What is the largest building on the left? W: That's Honor Department Store. They sell clothing, furniture, food-almost everything. M: Do you like purchasing everything...
Like it.
What about the man's attitude to the supermarket?
[ "Dislike it.", "Like it.", "Hate it." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth. M: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time. W: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people....
Many ideas never seem to come out of her mouth.
What's the woman's problem when she speaks in class?
[ "She can express herself fluently.", "She doesn't speak a word in class.", "Many ideas never seem to come out of her mouth." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth. M: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time. W: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people....
Prepare what she would like to say in advance.
What does the man advise the woman to do?
[ "Prepare what she would like to say in advance.", "Be realistic before preparation for top.", "Find a chance to practice speaking frequently." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.
W: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth. M: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time. W: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people....
Not a bit difficult.
How did the woman feel about speaking in class after the man's explanations?
[ "Exhausting.", "Not a bit difficult.", "Gossipy." ]
Please answer the following question from DREAM dataset.