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[ "m : have your brother served in an army ?", "m : is smoking allowed in the office ?", "m : how many times do you eat at a restaurant every week ?", "m : sure . the chicken is the best seller in our restaurant ." ]
m : may i have your order now ? f : yes , i 'd like a dish of chicken and a glass of milk .
train_4404
B
[ "f : i 'm glad that the island of bali is known for its good weather , because my parents and i do n't like rainy days when we are traveling .", "f : that 's great , bali is known for its surfing and diving , i like diving and my huasband likes surfing .", "f : that 's great , bali is known for its surfing and ...
m : universal travel agency , may i help you ? 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...
train_3698
C
[ "m : you got only one phone interview last month , why do you still have to wait a few months ?", "m : feel bad about your interview ? no worry , the results come soon after graduation next week .", "m : i see . so you can know the exact results in less than a month . i hope everything will be fine .", "m : s...
m : how was your interview , emily ? f : it was pretty good . two weeks ago , i had my phone interview with teach for america . and then this weekend , i had the in-person interview . m : how was the in-person interview ? i heard it 's really stressful . f : it was . it lasted all day . when we started , we were in a g...
train_776
A
[ "f : i guess you are right . i did n't study hard enough .", "f : yes . maybe i have studied too much . i should relax myself because i have kept up with my classmates .", "f : yes . i should have played more and relaxed myself because i have kept up with my classmates .", "f : yes . although i did n't study ...
f : it 's too difficult for me to keep up with my classmates . m : you should play less and study more i 'm afraid .
train_5702
B
[ "f : oh , you are a german , so you speak fluent german .", "f : so you acquired german when you lived in germany .", "f : your teacher taught great german .", "f : you and your dad used to live in germany ? now i understand why you speak german ." ]
f : you can speak german ? where did you learn it ? m : i used to live in germany with my mother when i was little .
train_5810
D
[ "f : i will , you are a heroic people , thank you .", "f : i will , you are really energetic .", "f : oh , how sympathetic you are . tell you a good news , my husband is out of danger now .", "f : i will , your sympathy makes me feel warm ." ]
m : susan , i was shocked to hear about your husband 's illness . i 'm so sorry . f : thanks . i appreciate your sympathy . i hope he 'll be alright , but this is his second heart attack in 5 years . he is not very strong physically . m : i understand how worried you must feel , but i 'm sure things will come out all r...
train_52
B
[ "m : but where is the hospital ? i want to go there .", "m : thank you , once i get to the hotel , i 'll call you back .", "m : so , it will take me less than 10 minutes to get to the hotel .", "m : you mean i 'll find the post office in 5 minutes ." ]
m : i 'm in front of the people 's hospital now . how do i get to the green hotel from here ? f : cross the street and walk straight along , you 'll see a post office in about 10 minutes . m : is the hotel near the post office ? f : yes , it 's only a 5-minute walk from there to the hotel .
train_6095
D
[ "f : i hate the weather in new york , but i can leave the city tomorrow and go to london .", "f : i 'm glad that i decided to come to london today , though the climate here is terrible .", "f : yeah , new delhi here is too cold . i like london , but unfortunately , i know nobody there .", "f : anyway , i 'm m...
m : hi , rosie . how was your new york visit ? f : fantastic . i love the weather in new york . summers are mostly cool , but it is very hot here in new delhi . m : it will probably rain tomorrow . f : i hope so . my uncle lives in london . it has a beautiful climate . m : yes , london is a wonderful city .
train_3623
B
[ "m : thank you . i 'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass , although i did n't break the drinking glass i bought there .", "m : thank you . i 'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass .", "m : thank you . although i ask you to attend a conference in prague , your conference is in beijing , is n't it ?", "m : t...
m : is your conference in prague ? could i ask you a favor ? f : sure , as long as it is n't about picking out dolls for all your relatives . m : no , i broke a drinking glass i bought there , so could you get me one ? f : ok .
train_5583
A
[ "m : yeah , it 's quite expensive .", "m : you are right . its quality is bad , although it 's very cheap .", "m : you 're right . the price is fine . we can afford it .", "m : i agree with you . i do n't like its design , although it 's very cheap ." ]
m : i really like this table , marie . the wood is beautiful and it looks like it will last 100 years . f : i agree with you , but i 'm not sure we can afford it right now , thomas .
train_6388
D
[ "m : it 'll be a challenge to stay at least 3 hours until 10pm at the gym .", "m : sounds cool . less than two hours would be good for me tonight .", "m : you agree with it ? about two and a half hours from 8pm to 10:30pm .", "m : then we agree to stay for about 2.5 hours . see you then at 6:30pm ." ]
f : you 've been working constantly . do n't push yourself so hard , or you 'll end up in the hospital . m : i 'm not always as busy as i am right now . it 'll slow down in about half a month . f : so what are you busy with ? m : some new stories . i must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting . f : but ...
train_1686
D
[ "f : ok. a single room . right ?", "f : ok. a twin room . right ?", "f : ok. a double room with smoking place . right ?", "f : ok. a double room . right ?" ]
f : good evening . how can i help you ? m : do you have any rooms ? f : yes , would you like a single room , a double room or a twin room ? m : i need a room for myself and my wife . so a double room , please . oh , we do n't smoke . so a non-smoking one , please .
train_2339
A
[ "f : i 'm happy that you like my meals . come over to my house again next time .", "f : thank you for coming . sorry that i did n't have time to cook for you today .", "f : i 'll tell our chef that you like his meals . do you want to order something else ?", "f : it 's time to have dinner with the manager now...
m : oh , ann , that was a wonderful dinner . that 's the best meal i 've ever had . f : thank you . m : can i give you a hand with the dishes ? f : i 'll do them myself later . would you like some coffee ? m : thanks a lot . i 'd love some . oh , ann , i did n't realize you were such a good cook .
train_4115
C
[ "f : i agree with you . we will go to england by train .", "f : you are right . let 's go to london by train .", "f : yes . let 's go to hangzhou by train . it 's safe .", "f : yes . we should fly to hangzhou . it 's quicker" ]
f : we could have flown to hangzhou , but i prefer traveling on rail . i like very much to watch the beautiful scenery by the window . m : i like traveling by train too . i think it had something to my sense of safety .
train_1909
B
[ "f : my car just broke down halfway , so i did n't fasten the safty belt .", "f : yes , thank you . so i just got slight injured in this accident , right ?", "f : i must have knocked my arm on the window in the accident .", "f : i was almost killed by the tree even though my car did n't go into it ." ]
m : well , how do you feel now ? f : a bit cold and my headaches terribly . i must have knocked it on the windscreen when my car went into the tree . m : well , you 've got a cut on your head . you were lucky that you had fastened your safety belt . otherwise , you could have been killed or hurt badly .
train_1213
D
[ "m : great , i 'm going to love the chicken soup as lunch .", "m : great , i 'm sure i 'm going to enjoy the tomato and beef soup .", "m : great , i 'm sure i 'm going to love the lettuce soup .", "m : i 'm allergic to beef , please do n't put it in any of your dishes ." ]
f : good morning , room service . may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to have supper in my room , please . f : ok , sir . we offer different types of cuisine , chinese , american , french and italian , which one would you prefer ? m : the first , please . what would i have for supper then ? f : rice , chicken , tomato...
train_837
A
[ "f : wow ! it 's amazing that you went to visit the boy with cancer which you knew from the newspaper . it is very kind of you to do such thing .", "f : so you learned about the boy with cancer on the internet and went to visit him when you were in san diego , right ?", "f : i can ’ t believe that you spent a m...
f : jim , i heard you took a trip to san diego is that right ? m : yes , my daughter emily was admitted by san diego university . so i drove her there . f : did you spend some time visiting the city on the trip ? m : yes , but i was only there for 2 days . so i did n't do too many things . f : what did you do there ? m...
train_1428
D
[ "f : yeah , we have a dark one .", "f : yeah , we have a more expensive one .", "f : yeah , we have a more complex one .", "f : yeah , we have a cheaper one ." ]
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 ?
train_1786
C
[ "f : there is no problem . ten days of summer vacation , is that so ?", "f : there is no problem . seven days of summer vacation , is that so ?", "f : there is no problem . seven days of winter vacation , is that so ?", "f : there is no problem . fourteen days of summer vacation , is that so ?" ]
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 .
train_3476
B
[ "m : it 's a pity i did n't try your meals today . i 'll bring the ingredients next time i come to your home .", "m : sure . i would be happy to come to your house again , and my wife would be happy , too .", "m : excuse me , i want to order another plate of spaghetti and salad . can you give me the menu ?", ...
f : let me help you to some more fish . m : the fish is delicious . but i 've had enough now . i 'd like to have some soup . f : here it is . help yourself . m : thanks . i did n't know you were so good at cooking . if my wife were here , she would be surprised as i am . f : well , bring your wife if you come here next...
train_3460
D
[ "m : actually i have no idea when my semester ends .", "m : i think you should take your vacation somewhere else .", "m : i think you should to reschedule the trip for my class will over on august 1st .", "m : i think you should to reschedule the trip ." ]
m : i just called the travel agent . it 's all set on july first . i 'm heading for the mountains . f : have you checked the academic calendar carefully ? you know , my class wo n't be over till july seventh .
train_5089
D
[ "m : yes , i agree . pretty good skills make top boxers .", "m : i 'd also say a very quick brain is the most important . top bxers can then react faster and smarter than others .", "m : according to you , the fitness is even more important than good dynamic visual activity and skills .", "m : so , you mean t...
m : today we have jane couch with us . good evening and welcome , jane . f : good evening . m : now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you . how did you get interested in boxing ? f : i saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago . and at that moment , i said to myself , i 'm go...
train_525
A
[ "f : i 'm sorry , we 've got the right person for that position .", "f : i 'd like to book two single rooms .", "f : we want to hire a general manager for the shopping center .", "f : i 'd like to place an advertisement in your newspaper , how much does it cost ?" ]
f : hello , west bay hotel , can i help you ? m : oh , good morning . i 'm ringing about your advertisement in the mirror . f : is that the one for temporary staff ? m : that 's right .
train_5356
C
[ "m : you could read chapters during class . it 's the best way to learn .", "m : you are doing great . i bet you always read chapters before class .", "m : actually , reading chapters before class is better for your studying .", "m : well , i suggest that you try to read chapters after class ." ]
f : hi , professor smith . m : hi , justine , how are you ? f : i am ok , but i 'm doing badly in your class . i am wondering how to do better . m : i think comeing prepared class may do something to improve your grades . f : how can i prepare for class ? m : have you checked out my web page ? all of my lecture notes a...
train_1129
D
[ "m : yes , our train to wuhan will leave at five .", "m : my train will leave at nine and yours is at ten .", "m : well , your train to nanjing will leave at nine .", "m : we both leave at nine , that 's coincidental ." ]
m : excuse me , is this seat taken ? f : no , i do n't think so . m : thanks . i am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to shanghai . where will you go ? f : what a coincidence ! we are on the same train .
train_1483
B
[ "m : so you only like collecting albums in your free time , do n't you ?", "m : what kind of french songs do you like ? could you recommend some to me ?", "m : oh , the only thing you do in your spare time is to visit music stores .", "m : so you enjoy french music because the variety is quite limited in fren...
m : veronique , when you are not studying , what do you like to do ? f : i like listening to music by french singers . go into any french music store and you 'll find the top 10 albums by us , german and english artists . it 's good to have variety , but i love french music .
train_3571
B
[ "m : you are so busy ! i am working on the exam and i have a few questions , but our assistant is not present right now .", "m : you are so busy ! it 's too bad that our assistant is not present right now .", "m : i know our assistant is in her office but i do n't like her .", "m : i have just asked our assis...
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 he...
train_787
B
[ "m : yeah . i really hate talking about how to live longer .", "m : yeah . i love talking about how to live longer .", "m : yeah . i love talking about how to drink green tea .", "m : yeah . i love talking about how to keep energetic and live shorter ." ]
f : chris , i read an article about the secrets of leading a long life last night . m : how do you feel like ? f : great fun . it points out that taking a cold shower every morning is believed to be good to our health . m : did you have a try ? f : yes , i have been trying it for about one month . i feel extremely ener...
train_2301
B
[ "m : yes , but all the 4 eggs are broken , so we need to borrow from the neighbors .", "m : yes , we 've already got 4 eggs in the fridge . but , that is n't enough . we still need more .", "m : yes , we 've already got 6 eggs in the fridge . that 's enough .", "m : yes , we 've already got 8 eggs in the frid...
m : are you ready to go shopping ? f : just a few minutes . i need to make a list of the things that we need . m : good idea . remember to write down tea , eggs , red pepper and potatoes . f : but we 've already got 4 eggs in the fridge .
train_2185
A
[ "m : this coat costs me $ 150 .", "m : this coat costs me $ 175 .", "m : this coat costs me $ 200 .", "m : this coat costs me $ 150 at a 10 % discount ." ]
m : i bought this $ 200 coat at a 25 % discount . f : it 's a good deal . you 're lucky .
train_5482
A
[ "m : lily also told me that she had no time to finish all the questions , it was difficult .", "m : it 's easy for you to get a high score .", "m : the first page was difficult , the other questions are easy .", "m : you could n't leave the classroom until the exam is over but you finished all the questions i...
m : what did you think of the final exam ? f : i was expecting it to be easy , but at the end of the first hour i was still on the first page . i had no time to get to the last question .
train_5264
D
[ "m : maybe i shoud go to the blackwood hotel directly to get in touch with mr johnson .", "m : maybe i shoud dial 509 directly to get in touch with mr johnson . thank you .", "m : yes , i will dial 114 to find the telephone number of the hotel to get in touch with mr. frank .", "m : thank you . i will dial 11...
f : excuse me , mr brooke , i almost forgot there was a phone message here for you . professor johnson called and asked you to call him back . m : where is he now ? do you know ? f : he 's staying in the blackwood hotel room 509 . m : thank you . do you happen to have the number of the blackwood hotel ? f : i 'm sorry ...
train_3180
A
[ "m : the charges in your airport are unreasonable .", "m : i 'll be at the airport soon .", "m : your bus is coming .", "m : this subway station is a transfer station ." ]
m : how much should i pay for the overweight ? f : their charge for extra baggage is calculated by one point 5 % of the standard ticket fare for economy class .
train_6866
A
[ "f : of course the first thing you need to do is to get some knowledge of the language .", "f : of course the first thing you need to do is to find a good teacher and by the way , travel has no use in learning languages .", "f : of course the first thing you need to do is to have more practice instead of learni...
m : betty , you speak several languages , do n't you ? f : yes , i speak spanish and french . m : and what helped you most in learning those languages ? f : well , i studied both languages in high school and i 'm still studying spanish here at the university . but i think that travel has probably been the most help to ...
train_1729
A
[ "m : oh , your sit is right over a wing on this plane .", "m : you 're welcome . you can sit in my place if you like a window seat for this train journey .", "m : oh , your sit is far away from the window on this plane . you can sit in my place .", "m : you can sit in my place if you like a window seat in thi...
m : you can sit in my place if you like a window seat . f : oh , it 's very kind of you , but mine is right over a wing . i would be able to see anything . thanks anyway .
train_5577
C
[ "m : so you got an cd from your mom .", "m : it is so nice that your dad gave you a new bike .", "m : it is nice that your mom gave you a new bike .", "m : so you did n't get any birthday from your friends ." ]
m : what did you get for your birthday lucy ? f : i got a lot of cards from my friends and a new cd from my sister . but the one i like the most was from my mom , a new bike .
train_7044
A
[ "m : sounds good . i can return them in 7 days and get all my money back if i am not satisfied with the pants .", "m : sounds good . i can get 80 % of the paid money and a new pair of pants if i bring the pants within 7 days .", "m : sounds good . i do n't not need to return them and i can get all my money back...
m : what is your policy on returns ? f : if you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days , you 'll get all your money back . if it is over 7 days , you 'll get back 80 % of what you paid . also , if you want to change the pants , just bring them in and will do them for free .
train_391
B
[ "m : i think i can manage to ride there .", "m : no problem ! i 'll walk to sun college .", "m : sure . walk to fire square and then rainbow avenue .", "m : not exactly . but i 'm driving my car . i can quickly get to fire square and ask ." ]
m : excuse me madam , can you tell me how to get to sun college ? i 'm walking . f : well , i think the simplest way for you is to go up to main street over there , turn left on main street and keep going for about 20 minutes . when you get to water square , turn right , keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the...
train_1950
B
[ "f : i like reusable bags , also because grocery stores give them for free .", "f : yes ! with reusable bags , we can do many things other than shopping .", "f : reusable bags are multi-functional , but they are n't as strong as plastic .", "f : reusable bag is lighter and easier to carry , though it only has...
f : more and more people are using reusable grocery bags now . m : they 're much stronger than plastic bags . and i can fit more in them , too . f : grocery stores like them , too . because they can make money by selling them . m : what 's more , you can use them for more than one purpose . i heard that only 3 % of pla...
train_2100
A
[ "m : i really enjoyed talking about hotline service with you .", "m : i hate talking about hotline service with you .", "m : i really enjoyed talking about daily life with you .", "m : i really enjoyed talking about amusement program with you ." ]
m : hotlines are very common in today 's life . do you think so ? f : of course . m : most of them are about amusement , in my opinion . but some of them are very important in our daily life . f : is that true ? m : certainly . a free hotline offering help to teenagers , was opened in nanjing . f : can you tell me some...
train_2670
A
[ "m : you 're right , subway is the best choise .", "m : so , you like bus better .", "m : why do you never take the subway ?", "m : you 're right . the most convenient transportation is car ." ]
m : how do you go to work in london ? by bus , or by the underground railway ? f : buses are always crowded and are often stuck in traffic jams . the private cars ca n't help at all . so i prefer to use the subway .
train_5628
C
[ "m : so you took this picture at home .", "m : so you took this picture in the kitchen .", "m : so you painted the picture at school .", "m : so you took this picture at your school ." ]
m : what are you doing , little sarah ? f : i am looking at my pictures . dad . i painted them in class .
train_1491
A
[ "f : ok. are you leaving at seven fifty ?", "f : why do you leave at half past seven ?", "f : why are you going to leave at 7:20 ?", "f : it is 7:50 now . you should leave ." ]
f : are you going to leave ? it 's already 7:30 . m : no . i am going to wait another 20 minutes .
train_6277
A
[ "f : are you going to the cocktail party later ? that sounds very good .", "f : you 're going to see somebody off later ? why are n't you off in a hurry ?", "f : you 're going to make dinner later , are n't you ? but it 's only five o'clock .", "f : even if you are going to the cocktail party later , do n't w...
m : how was the party last night ? f : nice . i had a good time and met some very nice people . but where are you off to in such a hurry ? m : i 've been invited to a cocktail party . it 's 6 o'clock now . i 'm late .
train_4271
D
[ "m : yes . we 've all graduated from high school for 8 years .", "m : yes . we 've all graduated from high school for 10 years .", "m : yes . we 've all graduated from junior high school for 20 years .", "m : yes . we 've all graduated from high school for 20 years . how time flies !" ]
m : our high school will be celebrating its one hundred fiftieth anniversary next sunday . shall we go back for a visit ? f : good idea , it 's two decades since we left .
train_6547
B
[ "f : the most important thing for you is eat well , and the second one is rest well .", "f : please have a good rest .", "f : the most important thing for you is take enough exercise .", "f : the most important thing for you to do right now is to have a well-balanced diet ." ]
f : well , good morning , tom . i have n't seen you for a long time . what seems to be the trouble now ? m : i feel very tired . i 've got a bad headache , and i ca n't sleep well almost every night . f : have you been eating properly ? eating the right kind of food is very important for your health , you know ? m : we...
train_3757
C
[ "m : when we finish making the birthday cake , we can start preparing for the birthday party .", "m : oh , i forget it , cooking a huge dinner is not easy .", "m : okay , i 'll put candles on it right away . i think i will be a little tired after all this preparation for this birthday party .", "m : the party...
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 eno...
train_10
D
[ "m : i believe mom can cook the special dinner for christmas day .", "m : grandpa will appreciate your special dinner , mary . it means a lot to him .", "m : your friend is so considerate to cook the special dinner for mom 's birthday , mary .", "m : you are so sweet to cook the special dinner , mary . mom wi...
m : marry , tomorrow is your mom 's fiftieth birthday . do you know ? f : of course i do . how should we celebrate it ? m : first of all,a birthday present . what about buying her a beautiful skirt ? f : that 's a good idea . it would make her look younger . and a big birthday cake too , with 50 candles . m : that 's...
train_3547
D
[ "f : i should n't have turned to the assistant . i am really sorry .", "f : i mixed up the telephone numbers so i bother you . sorry .", "f : i made a wrong complaint about my low bill of telephone . really sorry .", "f : i made a wrong complaint . i am really sorry . it 's my fault ." ]
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 . m : alr...
train_114
D
[ "f : you are welcome , it 's so nice of you to help me hand in my paper with yours .", "f : you are welcome , i 'll turn your paper in tomorrow morning after i get to school .", "f : you are welcome , just text me which bank should i go pay your gas bill .", "f : you are welcome , but i did n't know you had t...
m : i need to get my paper in , but i also have to go to pay the telephone bill this afternoon . f : do n't worry . i 'll pay the telephone bill for you , you just turn in your work . m : thanks , it 's so nice of you .
train_4824
B
[ "m : sarah is an music teacher . i think she will help jim .", "m : sarah is an art teacher . i think she will help jim .", "m : sarah is an art teacher , but she ca n't help jim .", "m : sarah can teach writing . and she is my best friend ." ]
f : i just received a beautiful mother 's day gift from our son . m : what did he give you this year ? f : he drew a picture and wrote i love you on it , it was really moving . it 's hard to believe he 's already 9 years old now . do you want to have a look at the picture ? m : oh yes , please . f : here , is n't he go...
train_683
A
[ "m : that 's great , i think i am going to choose chinese speaking guides .", "m : well , i think i 'll choose french guides for my one week 's sightseeing .", "m : alright , i 'll choose english guides , my friend and i can both understand english .", "m : okay , i think i am going to choose chinese speaking...
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 ,...
train_3303
C
[ "m : why you still have $ 9 ?", "m : you wanted $ 7 at first .", "m : $ 7 is enough for you .", "m : you need at least $ 8 ." ]
f : do you have money with you ? i 've run out of mine . m : how much do you need ? f : about $ 9 . oh , no , 7 will be ok .
train_5370
C
[ "f : i totally agree with you . go ahead to have a talk with your mother helen .", "f : yeah , i think this is something abnormal . you really should talk with her father .", "f : talking to her father would be great , of course . go on , then . i 'll support you .", "f : now you know that you need to be a go...
f : you look very anxious this evening . is there anything wrong ? m : i 'm worried about my 15 year old niece helen . f : what 's worrying you . m : i 've seen a big change in her . she used to be very outgoing and sociable , but now she is having problems with other children at school . now , she is totally someone e...
train_2197
A
[ "f : well , boss , i see . if the plane arrives on time , and then you 'll be back around 5:30 pm .", "f : oh , my boss , you mean if the train arrives on time , and then you 'll be back around 5:30 pm ?", "f : oh , my teacher , you mean if the plane arrives on time , and then you 'll be back around 6:30 pm ?",...
m : i 'm now at the airport to meet mr. dale , who is arriving at 3:00 pm . there will be some calls for me while i 'm away . so please take a message . f : certainly . what time will you be back ? m : well , if the plane arrives on time , and then i 'll be back around 5:30 pm .
train_3634
D
[ "f : tennis is my favorite sport , too ! we should go together the next time .", "f : why do n't you like swimming now ?", "f : why do you like golfing best ?", "f : swimming is my favorite sport , too ! we should go together the next time ." ]
f : sir , what 's your favorite sport ? m : hmm ... it 's hard to say . i like golf a lot and tennis better , but i guess swimming .
train_5887
C
[ "f : so , you need 4 recommendation letters and your drama teacher , mrs.watson , has given the recommendation letter to you ?", "f : so , now your math teacher , mrs.watson , has turned hers in but now you are waiting on your chinese teacher ?", "f : so , you asked your english teacher and your math teacher ? ...
f : what are you doing ? m : i 'm working on my college application . i just started writing my personal statement , but i 'm having a hard time . f : what does it have to be about ? m : it 's basically just an essay about why i want to go to college and what i hope to do there . it 's difficult to write , because i do...
train_1572
D
[ "f : really ? as her grandfather , you bought a set of knives and forks for tanya . and now she said that she needs no cushions .", "f : ok , i see . her mother bought a set of knives and forks for her . and we do n't need to get a present for tonya .", "f : yeah , i am her grandmother and i bought a set of kni...
f : we need to get a present for tonya . she is our only granddaughter and she 's moving into her new flat soon . now , she said that she needs some cushions , but i do n't know what color her sofa is ? m : i know that her mother has bought her a set of knives and forks , so why do n't we get her a set of glasses ?
train_2394
C
[ "f : yeah , and mom will come back at 7:00 .", "f : yeah , and dad will come back at 6:30 .", "f : yeah , and mom will come back at 6:30 .", "f : yeah , and mom will come back at 6:00 ." ]
f : anything interesting on now ? m : no , i was reading a local news report about a big fire . f : where was the fire ? m : in the center of the city . f : has anyone got injured ? m : yes , at least 30 people were injured . fortunately , no deaths have been reported . f : thank goodness . tom , i need to go out in ab...
train_1068
C
[ "m : noted , ma'am . a pair of pool shoes of large size from page 14 .", "m : i 'll order a large-sized page-14 swimming cap for you , ma'am .", "m : ok. a small swimming cap from page 14. the red and blue one .", "m : sure . what color of swimming suits from page-14 do you want ?" ]
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 ...
train_3511
B
[ "f : oh , you are collecting leaves to earn money from your mother .", "f : maybe i can help you collect in the leaves .", "f : so you 're cutting the grass . that 's always my dad 's job .", "f : it rained yesterday , so why are you still watering flowers ?" ]
f : hey martin , i just did some running in the park . what are you doing ? m : there was a windstorm last night , so it blew this mess everywhere , what 's up ? f : i just wanted to see if you 'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight ? why do you have to do this kind of work ? m : my father and i have a deal . ...
train_397
C
[ "m : thanks for lending me money to open a restaurant . you are my best friend .", "m : you are so sweet to help me open this restaurant . thanks , mom .", "m : thanks , mom . you support means a lot to me . i will never forget your help .", "m : ok , boss . i will open another restaurant in the downtown . it...
m : i was thinking of starting my own business . f : what kind ? m : i know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business , but to be honest , i ca n't stand working in the food industry . f : do n't worry , i knew that along time ago . m : i thought maybe you and dad could lend me some money to open a skateboard...
train_986
D
[ "m : do you think it ' s too far away from your office ? but you can ' t have cats anywhere else !", "m : you love this one right ? you ' d be happiest to have dogs in our apartment !", "m : i know it ' s too expensive and noisy for you . but you can live downstairs as you like .", "m : alright ! i know how m...
m : i hate to look for an apartment again . f : me too . we 've been looking for one for 3 months , but none of them has suited us . m : anyway , we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on main street . i 'm sure you will agree with me this time . f : really ? m : yes , the manager said it 's an upstairs unit . ...
train_482
A
[ "m : ok. i 'll go the disney world by taxi , and then go to see you at the space center .", "m : i understand . so after i arrive by train , i 'll grab a taxi to disney world to meet you .", "m : since you recommend bus , i will take the bus to disney world gate to see you .", "m : wow , you will pick me up a...
m : janet , it 's oscar . did i wake you up ? f : no , but i 'm going to get up then . m : sorry , listen . i 'll arrive in florida on the fifteenth orlando airport . do you want to meet me then ? f : sure , welcome to florida , and how are you going to disney world ? m : i will take a taxi at the airport , how about m...
train_373
C
[ "f : you are so worried about the traditional lion dance performance tonight .", "f : you are really interested in the traditional dragon dance performance tonight .", "f : i want to know why you are really interested in the traditional lion dance performance tonight ?", "f : why you are puzzled about today '...
f : there is a traditional lion dance performance tonight . do you want to watch it ? m : i 've been wanting to see one for a long time .
train_5903
C
[ "f : i agree with you , my fellow worker . let 's go for dinner .", "f : i agree with you , my good friend . let 's go for dinner .", "f : i agree with you , my good friend . let 's go for lunch .", "f : i agree with you , my travel companion . let 's go for dinner ." ]
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 . m : oh , really ? me too . i 'm just so bored with my job . i '...
train_4199
C
[ "m : since many plants not only live in the rainforest , we can continue to talk about plants .", "m : although many animals live in the rainforest , fortunately the rainforest is still safe . let 's talk about animals .", "m : you are right . rainforest are home to many plants and animals . people should make ...
m : most of the world 's rainforests are in danger . they are disappearing at a high rate . f : yeah , many plants and animals exist only in rainforests .
train_5608
B
[ "f : thank you , so that will be 170 un in total .", "f : great ! here is 155 un . please keep the change .", "f : great ! here is 153 un .", "f : the yellow sweater costs me 155 un . that 's still too expensive !" ]
m : good morning . can i help you , ma'am ? f : good morning , i 'm looking for a coat for my younger sister . her birthday is coming . i want to give her a good coat . could you show me some ? m : how about this one ? f : it 's nice . i like it ! m : which color do you want ? f : blue is her favorite color , but i thi...
train_429
D
[ "f : are you suggesting that you enjoy walking down a hill ?", "f : let 's discuss the trip together on top of the skyscraper . it would only take us less than a minute by lift .", "f : we should climb stairs instead of taking the lift .", "f : i 've never climbed so many stairs in my life !" ]
f : oh dear ! i wish we had taken the lift . m : if i had known it was so far up , i would n't have suggested walking .
train_5736
B
[ "m : really ? you mean the film will begin at 7:00 but we still have 30 minutes and it takes us only 15 minutes to get there .", "m : really ? you mean the film will begin at 7:20. we still have 20 minutes and it takes us only 15 minutes to get there .", "m : ok , i see . the film will begin at 7:15 , but it ta...
m : hurry up , jenny . it 's already 7:00. we 'll be late for the film . f : do n't worry , dear . we still have 20 minutes and it takes us only 15 minutes to get there .
train_6578
B
[ "m : let 's go to that hospital later .", "m : she is going to see a doctor at this hospital .", "m : her house is really beautiful . i really like living here .", "m : go and clean the classroom please ." ]
m : what is wrong with you mrs rolling ? f : i do n't know it exactly but i always feel tired . i 'm usually worn out all day long .
train_5121
C
[ "f : okay , thanks for choosing our bank .", "f : okay , there are your pills . thanks for choosing our drugstore .", "f : okay , thanks for choosing our post office . i 'll help you to send this package to saint louis .", "f : okay , thanks for choosing our post office . i 'll help you to send this package t...
f : i can help the next person in line . m : that 's me . i , i need to mail this package . f : ok , great ! where is it going ? m : it 's going to saint louis , missouri , and i needed to get there as fast as possible . it 's my mother 's birthday present , and her birthday is tomorrow . i do n't want it to be late . ...
train_995
B
[ "m : i hope you can save up $ 100 for the computer soon . because it only costs $ 110 .", "m : i hope you can get $ 300 in a few weeks as you are saving up for the computer .", "m : i 'm so glad that you bought that new computer and i do hope you can become a manager there soon .", "m : you do n't need to ser...
m : can you afford to buy that new computer yet ? f : no . i still need another $ 300 ? m : how will you manage to get it ? f : i serve people food at the indians now .
train_6690
C
[ "m : so your secret of cooking spaghetti is to cook it a little longer without salt , right ?", "m : it turns out that your secret of cooking spaghetti is to add salt to the boiling water and cook it longer .", "m : so the secret of cooking spaghetti is to add some salt to the boiling water .", "m : so the se...
m : your spaghetti always tastes so good and soft . what 's your secret ? do you boil it longer ? f : no , i just add some salt when the water starts to boil , you should try that sometimes , make sure you add the salt before you put the spaghetti in .
train_4840
D
[ "m : i often help repair computers . i can help you , although i did n't major in computer science in college .", "m : my job requires me to know about computers well . i can help you , although i did n't major in computer science in college .", "m : i can help you , although i did n't major in computer science...
f : could you send me your story now ? m : ok , by fax or by email ? f : the former , please . there is something wrong with my laptop . m : but did n't you buy it just a several months ago ? f : not that one , i bought that one for my younger brother . m : what 's wrong with your laptop ? f : i ca n't get into the sys...
train_3967
B
[ "m : we are in grade 11 , so we have to take a job .", "m : all right . we have to attend this class .", "m : although we are in different classes , we have to do the same project .", "m : i do n't understand why every grade 11 student has to take acca ." ]
f : did you get your new schedule ? let me see . i want to know if we are in some of the same classes . m : sure . hey , luck , we 're both in cap together . i 'm not sure what it is , but let 's sit together . f : it is called career and personal planning . every grade 12 student has to take it .
train_136
B
[ "f : yes , this is word master on radio 3 , a radio program for sharing personal feelings .", "f : since this radio program is about language skills , do you have anything else to share ?", "f : as a radio program discussing language skills , do you remember the two key points the professor just said ?", "f :...
f : this is word master on radio 4. today we have professor danny sheffield from arkansa community college . ok , danny , could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college ? m : well , one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points . number one , say what you 're going to say . ...
train_2127
C
[ "m : nancy called and said she would prepare knives and forks for the picnic .", "m : yeah , you can call her to bring some wine for picnic next month .", "m : do you need me to remind you of calling nancy to take some wine later in case you forget it ?", "m : the report said it would be sunny in the afternoo...
m : did you listen to the weather report this morning ? f : yes , i did it will be cloudy in the afternoon . i hope that it wo n't rain . m : have you made the sandwiches yet ? f : no , i have n't . i 'll start right away . did you get the soft drinks ? m : yes , i did . they are in the refrigerator . f : would you put...
train_3982
C
[ "f : but need we have good chairs ? you do n't suggest yet .", "f : why do n't suggest us if we should keep our feet flat on the floor .", "f : ok , i got it , crossing our legs does n't be suggested so i will not do that .", "f : ok , i will remember that not only good chairs does n't be suggest but also the...
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 ? m : well , how you s...
train_2051
C
[ "f : do you just want a red one which is $ 5.50 which is the same as the green one .", "f : please pay $ 11 in total for two red phones .", "f : no problem . it is $ 11 for two red ones which are the cheaper ones .", "f : okay . you can spend $ 13.6 for two green ones which are cheaper than red ones ." ]
m : how much are these bags ? f : the red ones sell for $ 5.50 each , and the green ones for $ 6.80 each . m : i 'll take two of the cheaper ones then .
train_5580
B
[ "f : why did he leave at 8:00 ?", "f : ok , i will wait him at the front gate from 8:00 then .", "f : ok , so he should be arrived at 7:30 .", "f : got it , he will probably arrive late since he left at 8:10 ." ]
f : i wonder if simon will be here by 8:00 , he supposed to be . m : his wife said he left at 7:30 , so he should be here by 8:10 at the latest .
train_4946
A
[ "m : so your records ca n't play because you have broken them by accident , right ?", "m : so your records ca n't play because you ca n't find them ? but you bought them yesterday .", "m : so your records ca n't play because you left them in the coffee 's ? you bought them yesterday .", "m : so your records c...
m : how about playing some of the records you bought this afternoon ? f : impossible . m : well , what happened ? f : i put them on my bed and then went to the coffee for a drink . when i came back , i sat on them without care .
train_6575
D
[ "m : let 's find the keys together .", "m : i 'll drive you to work after you clean up the room .", "m : it 's really a mess after the party . you can catch your bus to work now and clean your room later .", "m : alright . go to work now . the bus is about to come ." ]
m : what happened in here ? the living room is a disaster . did you throw a party or something ? f : i ca n't find my keys . i 've looked everywhere . i 'm late for work and now i have to take the bus . i 'll clean up later .
train_6986
D
[ "f : you 're right . but i 'm still not sure of the amount of seats .", "f : i 'm so glad that you like my idea . let 's be ready to invite my parents .", "f : all right . i will not worry about whether my parents will come or not .", "f : all right . i will not worry about whether my friends will come or not...
f : i have no idea whether they will come or not . m : there is no need to worry about it . we have enough seats for them .
train_5209
A
[ "f : so let 's name her victoria .", "f : so let ' name our son victoria .", "f : we should let grandma name our son .", "f : we need to continue to search for the right name for our son ." ]
f : my mom thinks that we should name the baby after her . what do you think ? m : i think your mom is a little too selfish . plus , i do n't really think betty betson sounds like a name i 'd want to have . f : ok , i just had to ask . i did n't like the idea much either . i really love the name laura , though . m : th...
train_2623
C
[ "m : oh , my god ! it 's about 6:00 p.m. now . the post office is off duty .", "m : that 's really good . it 's about 5:40 p.m. now . i still have 50 minutes left .", "m : that 's really good . it 's about 5:40 p.m. now . i still have 20 minutes left .", "m : that 's really good . it 's about 5:20 p.m. now . ...
m : i 'm in trouble . i have to get these letters to the post office before it closes at 6:00 pm and it 's almost 6:00 pm already . f : take it easy , this clock is 20 minutes fast .
train_6411
D
[ "f : that 's exactly why i came so early . i need to arrange the room .", "f : i came early and ordered in advance , so when my friends arrive , the lunch will be ready .", "f : i know you 're a popular restaurant , so i came early to wait for a table .", "f : ok. let me finish ordering meals before everybody...
f : hi , i have a reservation under the name sally . m : hi , sally , a room for 12 people at 7:30 pm . is that right ? f : yes , we 've got two more people coming , though . is that ok ? m : no problem . your room can easily fit as many as 16 people . f : perfect . thanks . can i have a look at the menu while i wait f...
train_2619
B
[ "f : so , you will travel to london by car because there is no fast train ?", "f : oh , i got it . since it 's too expensive for you , you will travel to london by bus .", "f : ok , i see . you mean there is a fast train and it 's too cheap for you , so you will travel to london by train .", "f : ok , i see ....
m : mary , i 'm going to london tomorrow . f : oh , yes . are you going by bus ? m : it 's the best way . there is a fast train but it 's too expensive for me .
train_4367
C
[ "f : thank you , i 'm happy that you agree to lend me your ipad 4 .", "f : thank you , i 'm happy that you are interested in my ipad 3 purchurs plan .", "f : so you refuse to lend me some money ?", "f : since you refuse to lend your ipad 3 to me , i 'll ask my friend instead ." ]
f : i 'm sorry to bother you dad but i need some help . m : what 's wrong ? f : i need $ 200 . i want to buy an ipad 4 , but i do n't have enough money . m : do n't you have an ipad ? f : yes , but it 's an ipad 3. i want an ipad 4 . m : i 'm sorry honey but i do n't think i can help you this time . if you do want an i...
train_2867
C
[ "m : so , you mean although we have toured all the places here , you still want to see a castle ?", "m : really ? the statue is from han dynasty at the end of this street and you want to see it ?", "m : really ? you mean there is a statue from tang dynasty and you want to see a statue ?", "m : you want to see...
m : i feel a little dizzy under such a big sun . shall we go to a cafe to have a rest ? f : sure . do you need any water ? m : no . f : you know , we have n't toured all the places here . there is a statue from tang dynasty at the end of this street , near a lake .
train_2216
C
[ "m : so he found a job , but he lost his job because of low work efficiency .", "m : actually , he was so lucky to find a job , although everything he owned was stolen .", "m : what a poor man . everything he owned was stolen .", "m : actually , he was so lucky to find a job , because his family did n't want ...
f : what a great ending to such a sad story ! m : who wants that you 're talking about ? f : i was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in new york city . well , the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an eastern european country , he had come to the us in september , looking fo...
train_4249
B
[ "f : please sign your name at the top and wait for the interview .", "f : yes , just sign here , at the bottom . then you 've done filling the form .", "f : no , the rest of the form must be filled out by yourself .", "f : you have n't printed your name . how you ask for information ." ]
m : let me see , i have printed my family name , first name , date of birth and address , anything else ? f : no , we 'll fill in the rest of it if you 'll just sign your name at the bottom . m : ok , here ?
train_4999
A
[ "f : you mean susan 's former roommate has moved out ? sounds good .", "f : ah , susan 's former roommate comes back , so i ca n't live with susan .", "f : yeah , my sister jennifer never sees susan before . let them meet once .", "f : so your sister jennifer and your wife susan no longer lives together ." ]
m : helen , how do you like your new apartment ? f : well , i wish i had moved in , the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight . i really can not stand it . m : why do n't you ask him to stop ? f : i 've tried , but it does n't work , he never listens to me . what 's worse , he is n't the only one t...
train_3673
C
[ "f : alright , before doing that , i need you to give these documents to the accountant in the office .", "f : well , before doing that , i hope you remember that you should come to my office after class , i want to talk to you about your homework .", "f : alright , could you tell me what is your favorite food ...
f : hello , i 'm from the students ' union . we 're doing a survey of students ' eating habits . would you mind if i ask you a few questions ? m : not at all .
train_2267
A
[ "f : good . i 'm glad that the managing director is coming to the airport to meet me .", "f : good . i 'm glad that the managing director is coming to the train station to meet me .", "f : good . i ca n't wait to see my doctor at the train station .", "f : good . i ca n't wait to see the secretary at the trai...
f : have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet , brian ? m : i 've made the reservations , but there are still some details to make sure . your plane leaves at 8:30 , so i 'll pick you up at your house at 6:00 . f : 6:00 ? i 'll have to get up in the middle of the night ! m : i 'm sorry . you have to check in...
train_2777
C
[ "f : ok , i see . you had no work last night but you did n't sleep well .", "f : really ? you do n't look so tired although you worked the whole night .", "f : really ? you worked the whole night ?", "f : ok , i see . you had to watch your movie last night , so you did n't sleep at all and you was sick ." ]
f : you look so tired . you must have slept late last night . m : yes , i had to finish my work last night , so i did n't sleep at all .
train_5150
D
[ "f : so , as a repoter , you once acted the scene about an angry lover yesterday ?", "f : really ? as an actor , you are acting the scene about a happy lover ?", "f : so , as a teacher , you usually have no breakfast and never go to the gym ?", "f : really ? as an actor , you are acting the scene about an ang...
f : thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life . m : it 's my pleasure . f : could you tell us about an average day in your life ? m : sure . i get up early at 7 in the morning and then i have breakfast . after breakfast i go to the gym ? f : are you studying an...
train_1883
C
[ "f : it 's wednesday today and the magazine will arrive today , right ?", "f : it 's thursday today and the magazine will arrive today , right ?", "f : i am looking forward to the magazine arriving on friday .", "f : it 's friday today and the magazine will arrive tomorrow , right ?" ]
f : has the latest magazine arrived yet ? it 's already wednesday . m : sorry , it 's late . maybe not until the day after tomorrow .
train_5271
A
[ "m : lovely . now you can call your mommy to join us this afternoon .", "m : then let 's go and pick your mommy now as the film starts at 2pm .", "m : you never watch films with your aunt before . let 's take her this time .", "m : as you do n't want to take your mommy , just take your elder brother ." ]
f : dad should we go to the cinema this afternoon ? m : go to the cinema ? well , i do n't know . f : helen always takes me to the cinema . m : well , i know your aunt helen always takes you , but what film will be on today ? f : no country for old men . m : no country for old men ? good , it 's an interesting film and...
train_1446
A
[ "m : fine . i 'll keep waiting for my order .", "m : indeed . delivery men must be too busy to send my package since it 's christmas now .", "m : the deliveryman is doing a good job .", "m : do you celebrate the spring festival in your country ?" ]
m : i placed the order almost a week ago . why has n't the package arrived yet ? f : i guess there are not enough delivery men in china during spring festival .
train_5598