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"f : i think the man is careless about people .",
"f : i 'm afraid using robots might not be good for people .",
"f : i have no idea what she will write for her term paper .",
"f : i 'm afraid using robots might not be good for people . but maybe i worry too much ."
] |
m : did you see those robots ? they were so smart . i ca n't believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show . they could do so many things too . even activities that i thought could only be done by human hands . f : it 's really amazing . m : i understand why they say that china 's future is in robots , they will change society . f : that 's exactly what i 'm afraid of . can we predict what the consequences will be ? m : well , it is hard to say .
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train_577
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B
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[
"f : it 's a pity that robert came so close to winning the race .",
"f : robert gave a lot to the race , i 'm glad he won .",
"f : you won the race over robert last week . congratulations .",
"f : i never thought i could overtake robert and win the race ."
] |
f : do you know something about the race ? m : yeah , robert only won a narrow victory over others . f : but anyway , he won at last . m : yeah , i think i could n't manage it .
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train_5770
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D
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[
"f : thanks you ! but the cd only cost me $ 13 . thank you though .",
"f : thank ! the book is 50 % off , i just have $ 15 .",
"f : thanks ! then i pay $ 24 for the cd .",
"f : thanks ! can you lend me $ 9 so i can pay $ 24 in total ."
] |
f : this book originally cost $ 30 , but i got a 20 % discount . unfortunately , i 've only got $ 15 . m : i 've got $ 13.00 , so i 'll lend you the rest .
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train_5771
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B
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[
"f : he will do homework at home until 6:00 .",
"f : got it . so he will arrive at 6:50 , right ?",
"f : let 's have dinner with colin at home around 6:30 .",
"f : he will leave school at 6:50 , right ?"
] |
f : what time is colin coming over ? m : school is over at 6:30. it will take him 20 minutes to get here by bike
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train_5772
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C
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[
"f : i ca n't agree more . manny should read more magazines instead of listening to the radio quietly .",
"f : i do n't think the radio is too noisy .",
"f : no problem . he does n't even realize that the radio is too loud and disturbing .",
"f : ok , sure . i agree that the manny 's tv should be turned down ."
] |
f : do n't you think manny 's radio is too loud ? m : yes , i do . i ca n't even read my book . ask him to turn it down , please .
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train_5773
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D
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[
"m : no , i 'd like a sandwich . i do n't like burgers at all .",
"m : no , i 'd like a salad with french fries . my wife do n't like salads at all .",
"m : no , i 'd like a burger , and i do n't like french fries at all .",
"m : no , i 'd like a burger with french fries . i like burgers very much ."
] |
m : i 'd like a burger with french fries , and my wife would like the chicken sandwich with salad . f : wonderful . anything to drink ?
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train_5774
|
D
|
[
"f : i was ill when i took the test , but i still passed .",
"f : i am so sad because i just lost my job .",
"f : i did n't know why i failed my english oral test .",
"f : i did n't know why i failed my chinese oral test ."
] |
f : i 'm so angry with my result . m : why ? what happened ? f : well , i failed my chinese oral test by 3 % , and i worked so hard for it . m : oh , no . poor you .
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train_5775
|
A
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[
"f : you really want a dog ? why do n't you get one now ?",
"f : you really want a parrot ? that 's unique .",
"f : why would you choose a rabbit over a dog ?",
"f : why do you , a boy , ever want a rabbit ?"
] |
f : what kind of pet would you like to have ? i think a parrot would be great . m : but parrots are so noisy . what about rabbits ? they do n't make any noise , do they ? f : rabbits ? you ? m : just kidding . what i really want is a dog .
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train_5776
|
B
|
[
"f : your favorite sport is tennis ? mine is volleyball .",
"f : since tennis is our favorite sport , let 's play together next time .",
"f : you love soccer the most ? i did n't know .",
"f : you are such a big fan of volleyball ."
] |
m : what time is that soccer game on ? i thought it was at noon . f : we must have had the wrong time . oh , well . soccer is not my favorite sport anyway . i prefer tennis . m : really ? i thought your favorite sport was volleyball . i 'm a big fan of tennis , too .
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train_5777
|
C
|
[
"m : you are right . let 's repair the telephone now .",
"m : you are right . we can surfing on the internet and order pizza for dinner .",
"m : you are right . we could cook at home .",
"m : both the phone and the internet are good . you like cooking at home so much ."
] |
m : let 's call and order pizza for dinner . f : the telephone is n't working , and the internet is down . so i guess we have to cook dinner .
|
train_5778
|
D
|
[
"f : you mean the beat transportation to go there is by taxi .",
"f : you mean the beat transportation to go there is by bus .",
"f : taking a taxi or bus is really much faster than by subway .",
"f : yes , i agree with you . the best way to go there is by subway ."
] |
f : could you tell me how to get to the hilton hotel ? m : the best way is to take the subway . it 's really much faster than taking a taxi or bus .
|
train_5779
|
D
|
[
"m : yes , china should research the effects of robots on daily life .",
"m : china should hire more engineers to develop new technology .",
"m : other countries should become more competitive by using robots .",
"m : yes , our country should become more competitive by using robots ."
] |
m : did you see those robots ? they were so smart . i ca n't believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show . they could do so many things too . even activities that i thought could only be done by human hands . f : it 's really amazing . m : i understand why they say that china 's future is in robots , they will change society . f : that 's exactly what i 'm afraid of . can we predict what the consequences will be ? m : well , it is hard to say . f : i 'm worried what the average person will experience as they communicate with robots on a daily basis . we are already surrounded by technology day and night in this modern society . will some people completely lose the ability to form relationships with other people ? these are some of the questions i 'll be researching for my term paper . m : i understand your concerns , but i think our country needs to become more competitive , with other countries that are also developing this technology . f : we can ask professor smith to talk a bit more about this in his next class
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train_578
|
C
|
[
"f : great , we all want to be singers when we grow up .",
"f : your father wanted you to be a writer ?",
"f : it takes a lot of work to become a writer . you have to go for it .",
"f : you work so hard now , i believe you will become a famous doctor as you wish ."
] |
f : i want to become a singer in the future . what about you , mike ? m : my father wants me to become a doctor , but i dream of becoming a writer .
|
train_5780
|
B
|
[
"m : why do you think professor tom 's lectures are humorous ?",
"m : why do you think professor johnson 's lectures are humorous ?",
"m : his lectures are quiet ? how possible ? i think he is not serious .",
"m : he is not strict at all , i think ."
] |
m : professor johnson seems so serious . f : but his lectures are quite humorous , are n't they ?
|
train_5781
|
C
|
[
"f : the cows is you farm look very nice .",
"f : there are too many books in this bookstore .",
"f : ok. thanks . i 'd like to buy cheese in your supermarket .",
"f : i should go to the supermarket ."
] |
f : excuse me . could you please tell me where the cheese is ? i want to buy some cheese . m : sure . it 's next to the milk , over in the dairy section .
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train_5782
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C
|
[
"m : ok , let 's go to school together then .",
"m : you are having classes for the entire day so you wo n't go to the library ? me too .",
"m : never mind , when are you going to the library since you are not going today ?",
"m : thank you for willing to help me return the books , you are a life saver !"
] |
m : would you please drop this book off at the library for me when you go to school ? f : i would if i were going , but i have to work today .
|
train_5783
|
B
|
[
"f : how did you lose your car ?",
"f : you are going to be late for the business appointment ? why do n't you borrow my car ?",
"f : so you have an appointment with jim and you are afraid that you may be late ?",
"f : you have a business appointment in 30 minutes ? why do n't you borrow my car ?"
] |
f : what 's the matter ? m : i 'm feeling a little upset . f : what 's going on ? m : my friend jim borrowed my car and he is n't back yet . i have a business appointment in 10 minutes and i 'll be late .
|
train_5784
|
C
|
[
"f : take these drugs . three times a day .",
"f : give me the copy you wrote yesterday .",
"f : i got it ! i will read the next chapter in my textbook carefully .",
"f : i will read this chapter and then come to class to discuss ."
] |
f : could you please explain the homework for monday , mr. wilson ? m : certainly . read the next chapter in your textbook and come to class to discuss what you have read .
|
train_5785
|
A
|
[
"f : yes , i planted them on the side of the house .",
"f : you mean they are lack of water ?",
"f : no , though they get the most shade , the sun is still shining because of the mirror .",
"f : you mean they lack of plant food ."
] |
f : all the plants in my garden died . i do n't know what happened . i watered them a lot and fed them plant food . what did i do wrong ? m : maybe the garden was n't in enough son . you did plant it on the side of the house that gets the most shade .
|
train_5786
|
B
|
[
"m : i 'm sure you and your sister had a lot of fun during your road trip to canada .",
"m : sounds amazing . driving from our home , california , should be fun as well .",
"m : you guys drove to new york from canada ? it 's quite a long journey .",
"m : i did n't know you took a car trip from california to canada at all , how was it ?"
] |
m : my wife and i are planning on driving from california to canada for a few weeks . f : that 's exciting . my husband and i took a car trip from new york to canada few years ago . it was a lot of fun .
|
train_5787
|
D
|
[
"m : did you really buy it for $ 150 before ?",
"m : did you really pay $ 800 for this television before ?",
"m : did you really buy it for $ 300 before ?",
"m : did you really buy it for $ 800 before ?"
] |
f : i want to sell this old refrigerator . how much do you think i can get for it ? i bought it for $ 800 five years ago . it works really well except for the broken shelf .
|
train_5788
|
B
|
[
"f : thank you , i will go check out my books on window 5 then .",
"f : thank you , is the banking officer in his office hour now ?",
"f : thank you , i will deposit $ 1000 with your regular staff .",
"f : are you saying window 4 is on the next street ?"
] |
f : hello . i need to talk to the banking officer . can you tell me where to go , please ? m : you can go to the number 5 window .
|
train_5789
|
D
|
[
"m : have you finished your work this week ?",
"m : ok. oh , your classmate is calling you there .",
"m : what else do you want to buy ?",
"m : ok. it seems we are in the same robot class for several weeks ."
] |
m : did you see those robots ? they were so smart . i ca n't believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show . they could do so many things too . even activities that i thought could only be done by human hands . f : it 's really amazing . m : i understand why they say that china 's future is in robots , they will change society . f : that 's exactly what i 'm afraid of . can we predict what the consequences will be ? m : well , it is hard to say . f : i 'm worried what the average person will experience as they communicate with robots on a daily basis . we are already surrounded by technology day and night in this modern society . will some people completely lose the ability to form relationships with other people ? these are some of the questions i 'll be researching for my term paper . m : i understand your concerns , but i think our country needs to become more competitive , with other countries that are also developing this technology . f : we can ask professor smith to talk a bit more about this in his next class .
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train_579
|
D
|
[
"f : you fixed the screen .",
"f : he started the phone and it was worked well .",
"f : you broke the buttons .",
"f : you have started the phone but not used it ."
] |
f : i do n't know how to start my iphone . did i break it ? why is the screen all black ? m : you just press these 2 buttons at the same time , there . see ? now it 's working again .
|
train_5790
|
A
|
[
"m : so you advise that i choose a different color , right ?",
"m : since you think i do n't need a suit , you advise me to choose a different color , right ?",
"m : why do you suggest me to try on the suit ? i do n't need a suit at all .",
"m : since you think i do n't need a suit , you advise me to reconsider the style , right ?"
] |
m : with this new job , i 've got to start dressing more professionally . f : maybe you need is suit . m : yes , i think so . what about this one ? f : well , the style is fine . you might want to reconsider the choice of color .
|
train_5791
|
A
|
[
"m : i will , granny . i agree with your idea . let 's sit here by the river .",
"m : okay . it is cold outside , we just stay in the car .",
"m : i do n't want to , because it looks bad there by the river .",
"m : sure . it will be hot under that tree ."
] |
m : do you want to sit under that tree , granny ? it wo n't be so hot there . f : i 'd prefer to sit in the sun . it looks nice there by the river . m : shall i put the chairs there then ? f : yes , there in the car . why do n't you go and get them ?
|
train_5792
|
D
|
[
"f : your problem is that carl is going to be late for the concert , but you have n't called him yet .",
"f : so your question is that the line for concert tickets is too busy , right ? then why do n't you call carl ?",
"f : although is you are not able to get through to carl , the concert wo n't be starting late .",
"f : so your problem is you are not able to get through to carl , right ?"
] |
f : did you tell carl that the concert will be starting late ? m : i 've tried several times , but his line has been busy .
|
train_5793
|
C
|
[
"m : yes , you need to pay you bills in the bank .",
"m : oh , you need to buy books in a bookstore .",
"m : you are in need of get some money from the bank .",
"m : you are in need of get some money from the bank to pay your hotel bills ."
] |
m : did you say you were driving to town this morning ? f : yes , i have to draw some money from the bank to pay my book store bills .
|
train_5794
|
B
|
[
"f : yes , you have a good tastes . the blue shirt suits me very well .",
"f : why do you think the green dress suits me more ?",
"f : i agree with you . the pink skirt suits me very well .",
"f : why do you think the green skirt suits me more ?"
] |
f : i like the pink dress ? what do you think of it ? m : it is so beautiful , but the green one suits you more .
|
train_5795
|
A
|
[
"m : i do n't want to eat in the hotels .",
"m : i would like to stay three nights in your restaurant .",
"m : so you do n't provide any meal in your hotel .",
"m : i would like to eat in the school ."
] |
m : i 'd like to stay two nights , please . f : do you want full board or half board ? m : what 's the difference ? f : full board includes all meals and have forward includes just breakfast and dinner .
|
train_5796
|
D
|
[
"f : do n't miss me too much . i 'm going back to london from my vacation in america .",
"f : you are right ! i had been to canada for my holiday .",
"f : yes , i went to australia on business , so there 's no time to visit .",
"f : you remember wrong . i went to australia ."
] |
m : mary , it 's you . you come back to new york so soon . did you enjoy yourself during the holiday ? f : very much . i visited many places of interest in australia . m : australia ? i thought you had been to canada .
|
train_5797
|
A
|
[
"f : i 'm so sorry to hear that . maybe you should see a doctor for your headache .",
"f : i 'm so glad that you get rid of your headache .",
"f : oh my god . you 're bleeding . ask a doctor to treat your arm .",
"f : oh my god . you 're bleeding . ask a doctor to treat your knee ."
] |
f : what 's wrong with you , tom ? m : i 've got a headache .
|
train_5798
|
A
|
[
"m : i 'm going to the library to borrow some books .",
"m : i 'm going to bank beside the library .",
"m : i am finding the way to the train station .",
"m : i can find the way to the library just across from the street ? how possible ?"
] |
m : excuse me , could you tell me the way to the library ? f : it 's over there , across from the street .
|
train_5799
|
A
|
[
"f : oh , i never thought that an entrance fee was charged for getting in it .",
"f : since newspapers were given out to customers , there were must many customers .",
"f : so the earlier coffee house need an entrance fee and then got in since one thousand five hundred and fifty , did n't it ?",
"f : wow , it 's cool that the earlier coffee house was the meeting place for debating clubs for free ."
] |
f : here 's your cup of coffee , bob . m : thanks . but what took you so long , catherine ? f : sorry , bob . i bumped into somebody i knew in the cafe and stopped for a chat . m : ok , well . catherine , did you know that coffee houses were originally a meeting place for lively debates and intellectual discussions ? f : really ? i did n't know that , bob . so how long ago was this debating society formed ? m : the first coffee house was set up in oxford in one thousand six hundred and fifty , but they quickly became popular and soon they were all over london too . you paid a penny to get in , and this included access to newspapers and stimulating conversation .
|
train_58
|
C
|
[
"f : so you plan to attend a college in the united states , do n't you ? but my school starts in november .",
"f : why do you plan to attend a college in england ? you did n't want to go abroad , did you ?",
"f : so you plan to attend a college in england , do n't you ?",
"f : why do you plan to attend a college in singapore ? you did n't want to go abroad , did you ?"
] |
m : are you going to start university in september two ? f : yes , but my school starts in august . where did you get accepted ? m : oh , to a few places , like boston university in the us and national university of singapore . i chose lse , london school of economics , you know . i wanted to go abroad , but not as far as america.novem
|
train_580
|
D
|
[
"m : i agree with you . i love cloudy days , too .",
"m : yeah , sunny days make me happy , too .",
"m : i agree with you . i like rainy days , too .",
"m : i agree with you . i hate rainy days ."
] |
m : what bad weather ! f : yeah , rainy day is always make me sad .
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train_5800
|
C
|
[
"m : you 're going to xiamen by bus . it would be a long trip .",
"m : train is safe and fast . enjoy your winter vacation in xiamen .",
"m : of course , train is the best option to go to xiamen .",
"m : have you bought the ticket since you decide to fly to xiamen ?"
] |
m : mary , how are you going to xiamen for the summer vacation ? f : i 'm going by train .
|
train_5801
|
D
|
[
"f : the film does n't start until 8:00. why will you pick me up at 7:20 ?",
"f : why will you pick me up at 8:15 ? the film does n't start until 9:15 .",
"f : it 'll take 10 minutes to get to my house . why will you pick me up at 7:40 ?",
"f : so you will pick me up at 7:40 , right ?"
] |
m : hi , julie , i am ringing to remind you that i 'll pick you up tonight . f : thank you . when will you come ? m : the film does n't start until 8:15. i 'll leave here at 7:20. it 'll take 20 minutes to get to your house .
|
train_5802
|
A
|
[
"f : but you still need to stay in the hospital now .",
"f : ok. but remember to close the door when you leave the office .",
"f : ok , you can go on playing on the playground now .",
"f : but you still need to stay in the hospital now , otherwise you would miss the basketball match next month ."
] |
f : jason , you are recovering so quickly . you look much better today . i think you 'll be home in a few days . m : i hope so . then i 'll be able to play in the football match next month . i 've been looking forward to that day .
|
train_5803
|
D
|
[
"m : are you sure that ralph is three years old . philip will be 8 years old next week .",
"m : unfortunately ralph is losing hair . we will celebrate his 9th birthday next week .",
"m : ralph is a quick learner . philip also can learn many things quickly before 3 years old .",
"m : ralph is big boy now . i have to admit he can learn quickly . he is really smart ."
] |
f : ralph already knows how to unlock his seat belt and our ice box . m : he 's a really smart one year old . phillip did n't start any of that until at least 3 years old . that 's when i started losing my hair . f : phillips ' tenth birthday will be next week .
|
train_5804
|
C
|
[
"f : ok , i 'll follow your advice to take the subway .",
"f : ok , but why do n't you agree to drive to the airport ?",
"f : ok , i 'll follow your advice to drive to the airport .",
"f : ok , i 'll follow your advice to find a cheap parking place ."
] |
m : you know you can park at the airport , right ? f : it 's got to be so expensive to leave your car overnight , though . m : no , it 's not that much . besides , the subway takes too long to get there .
|
train_5805
|
B
|
[
"f : a business trip to la ? how i envy you !",
"f : hope your business trip will be safe and sound .",
"f : we can go sightseeing together next winter in florida .",
"f : wish you have a good time with your friends there ."
] |
f : hi , tom , i heard you went to travel in florida . did you have fun ? m : not really . the weather was bad . unfortunately , i have to go there again on business next summer .
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train_5806
|
A
|
[
"m : ok , how can i fill out this form next ?",
"m : now that i am collecting your information , i wonder are you married or not ?",
"m : although i am signing for the box , i am married .",
"m : ok , i am married , then how can i fill out this form next ?"
] |
f : please write your name on this line . m : which ? my first name or last name ? f : your family name , and then your first name . aand since you are not married , please put a mark in the single box .
|
train_5807
|
B
|
[
"f : now that we have finished watching the football match , let 's go on to talk about what to eat for lunch .",
"f : so are we still talking about whether to eat out ?",
"f : why are we talking about whether to eat out , there wo n't be a football match .",
"f : let 's stop talking about when to have lunch , the football match is over ."
] |
m : will you go out for lunch ? f : i think we should have it sent to our house . m : you 're right . there will be a football match in a minute .
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train_5808
|
D
|
[
"f : oh my god , my dear cousin .",
"f : how things can be that , dear son .",
"f : dear brother . i want to eat an ice-cream .",
"f : let 's go home soon , dear brother ."
] |
m : is that dad 's car ? f : it ca n't be him . he said that he was going shopping with mom and then to see a film with our cousin john . m : it 's him . we 're going to be punished when they see this mess .
|
train_5809
|
D
|
[
"m : although you want to know some computer scientists first after graduation , but you do n't want to be a computer scientist , do you ?",
"m : so you do n't want to be a computer scientist because you want to teach at a university , right ?",
"m : since you want to work for a company first after graduation , so you do n't want to be a computer scientist , do you ?",
"m : so you want to work for a company first after graduation , do n't you ?"
] |
m : are you going to start university in september two ? f : yes , but my school starts in august . where did you get accepted ? m : oh , to a few places , like boston university in the us and national university of singapore . i chose lse , london school of economics , you know . i wanted to go abroad , but not as far as america . f : i have a friend there , i 'll give you his number . m : great , thanks , i do n't know anyone in london , yet . where did you decide to go to school ? f : massachusetts institute of technology . m : wow , you got accepted there , do you want to be an engineer ? f : well , sort of , i want to be a computer scientist . m : what kind of work would you do afterward ? f : i want to work at a big company for a while , like oracle . that 's my first choice . microsoft would be ok , too .
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train_581
|
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
|
B
|
[
"m : you 've made the right choice . taking subway to the countryside is the most convenient way .",
"m : you 've made the right choice , and just go to the subway now .",
"m : you 've made the right choice , and you can call the taxi right now .",
"m : you 've made the right choice , and you can go to the bus station right now ."
] |
m : you will arrive at the city center in less than 15 minutes by bus . f : what else can i take ? m : taxis are expensive . you could also take a subway . it comes every 2 minutes . f : i 'll go to the subway station right now .
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train_5811
|
A
|
[
"f : so you are an english man .",
"f : your parents got married in new zealand , so you were born there .",
"f : you were born in australia because your parents happened to live there .",
"f : your father was born in new zealand and grew up in london ."
] |
f : you 're australian , are n't you ? m : no , i was born in london , although my mother is from new zealand .
|
train_5812
|
B
|
[
"f : you ca n't go home because it 's raining .",
"f : then you ca n't go out until the snow stops since you do not have your hat and gloves .",
"f : oh , i remember you lost your hat and gloves last week .",
"f : you never have your hat and gloves when it 's raining ."
] |
f : look , it 's snowing . m : that 's bad news . i forgot to bring my hat and gloves with me .
|
train_5813
|
D
|
[
"f : bob , you must be kidding me .",
"f : so let 's buy a birthday cake for john .",
"f : thank you and it is nice for jackson that he sends his blessing to me .",
"f : wow , i forgot it was my birthday today ."
] |
f : hi , bob , i 'm glad to see you here . m : happy birthday to you , julia . and john asked me to say `` happy birthday '' to you .
|
train_5814
|
B
|
[
"m : you prefer cake because these fruits are not good , right ?",
"m : i did n't expect you liked bread better .",
"m : if these fruits are bad , why do you still prefer fruits ?",
"m : i did n't expect you liked bread better . is it because these fruits are not good ?"
] |
m : look at the fruit , lucy . how good it is ! f : yes , but i prefer eating bread to eating fruit .
|
train_5815
|
C
|
[
"f : do you want to buy this candy ?",
"f : this is a really nice restaurant .",
"f : i want to take all the fruits away .",
"f : let 's go to the supermarket to get a pineapple ."
] |
m : i said you could get one piece of candy not a whole pineapple . f : fruit is nature 's candy . you should try eating it instead . m : we do n't have room in the car for that . put it back .
|
train_5816
|
C
|
[
"f : you can buy a jacket the day after tomorrow . because it will be still on sale at that time .",
"f : you can work in the office with your new jacket on .",
"f : you are right to work in the office today . work is always the most important thing to do .",
"f : since you do n't have to work today . let 's go to the sale together ."
] |
f : do you like my expensive looking jacket ? i just bought it yesterday . they are having a sale at walmart , it ends tomorrow though . m : that would have been perfect . i need a new jacket because it 's already so cold . but i have to go to the office today .
|
train_5817
|
C
|
[
"m : fine . let 's leave our home ten minutes later .",
"m : ok. but are you sure that i must dance with you on the plane now ?",
"m : that 's great ! it 's too boring to stay on the plane .",
"m : can we go to another place now ? it 's too strange to read the newspaper in front of the newspaper stand ."
] |
f : anything new in the papers ? m : yes , there is a news item about the capture of a gang of robbers near the city centre . oh , and there 's an editorial about cutting down pollution . f : just read it through . our plane will take off in half an hour .
|
train_5818
|
D
|
[
"m : actually , i am a little confused about the plot .",
"m : the ending is not surprising at all and not worth its price .",
"m : i shall say that the beginning was surprising but the ending no .",
"m : great ! let 's watch this unexpected film again !"
] |
f : that was great . i had no idea the film would end like that . m : me either . i was really surprised and i want to see it again to find out about all the puzzle games in it . f : really ? so do i .
|
train_5819
|
C
|
[
"m : although you like microsoft best , why do n't you consider oracle ?",
"m : although you like oracle best , why do n't you consider microsoft ?",
"m : so you like oracle best , right ?",
"m : although you like apple best , why do n't you consider oracle ?"
] |
m : are you going to start university in september two ? f : yes , but my school starts in august . where did you get accepted ? m : oh , to a few places , like boston university in the us and national university of singapore . i chose lse , london school of economics , you know . i wanted to go abroad , but not as far as america . f : i have a friend there , i 'll give you his number . m : great , thanks , i do n't know anyone in london , yet . where did you decide to go to school ? f : massachusetts institute of technology . m : wow , you got accepted there , do you want to be an engineer ? f : well , sort of , i want to be a computer scientist . m : what kind of work would you do afterward ? f : i want to work at a big company for a while , like oracle . that 's my first choice . microsoft would be ok , too .
|
train_582
|
B
|
[
"f : since you like biology , you can study biology as your major in university .",
"f : although you do n't care for biology , you should learn more about it .",
"f : why do n't you like math ?",
"f : why do you show little interest in physics ?"
] |
f : how are your classes going ? m : well , i love math . and music is also fun . f : what about science ? m : i do n't really care for biology , but physics is great .
|
train_5820
|
C
|
[
"m : ok , let 's go check in this hotel .",
"m : i agree . this is place is so quiet .",
"m : you got a point . let 's find a quiet place .",
"m : i agree . this is the perfect hotel to avoid the traffic jam ."
] |
m : i do n't think we can find a better hotel around here at this time . f : let 's walk a little further to see if there is another one . i just ca n't bear the traffic noise here .
|
train_5821
|
B
|
[
"f : thanks . i am so glad that my daughter has got a new office and a promotion .",
"f : thanks . it is such a wonderful news that my daughter has been admitted into a university . we are all very happy for her .",
"f : thanks . i am so glad that my daughter has realized her dreams and got a a promotion .",
"f : thanks . it is such a wonderful news that my daughter has been admitted into a university . i hope i can move to the corner office soon so i can support her ."
] |
m : so how does it feel to have your new corner office ? f : it 's been a dream for a long time . and i ca n't believe it has come true . the pay rise has also been helpful since my oldest daughter is about to start college in the fall . m : really ? congratulations .
|
train_5822
|
A
|
[
"m : you are right . i hope our teacher also can give good scores to us , as what he did to tom , giving full marks .",
"m : right . our family are all like it . they never give tom full marks .",
"m : all right . let 's meet in the workplace . actually mr. jones did n't give tom full marks .",
"m : it 's okay . our teacher mr. johnson just gave me a a for my essay ."
] |
f : hey , ben , did you do well in your essay ? m : i just got a b plus , but mr. jones gave tom full marks . f : i 'm not surprised . he 's a teacher 's pet , you know . they always give him good marks .
|
train_5823
|
B
|
[
"m : ok , i 'll finish reading that book after i get back , i promise .",
"m : you promise to let me go with them once i finish reading the book , right ?",
"m : ok , i 'll finish reading the book and then i 'm going to borrow more books from library with my friends .",
"m : great , i 'll finish that after i get back from camping , i promise ."
] |
m : every boy and every girl is going to go camping tomorrow . can i go with them ? f : you can when you finish reading the book borrowed from the library yesterday , son .
|
train_5824
|
A
|
[
"f : you 're welcome . good luck with your interview .",
"f : not at all . the manager is waiting to interview you .",
"f : it 's a pleasure . the headmaster will show you the right directions .",
"f : my pleasure . the headmaster is waiting for you to have a meeting ."
] |
m : good morning , i 'm here for an interview . can you tell me where the headmaster 's office is ? f : the headmaster 's office is on the third floor to the right . m : thank you .
|
train_5825
|
D
|
[
"m : really ? you mean my computer is 2 hours slow and the right time is 5:15 now ?",
"m : ok , i see . my watch is 3 hours slow and the right time is 7:15 now .",
"m : really ? my watch is 2 hours fast and the right time is 9:15 now ?",
"m : really ? my watch is 2 hours slow ? ok , the right time is 9:15 now ."
] |
m : what time is it by your watch ? mine reads 7:15 . f : your watch is 2 hours slow .
|
train_5826
|
B
|
[
"m : is n't that just natural for kids ? they 're always in control .",
"m : is n't it natural for children ?",
"m : although children are always easy to control , we are talking about parents ' impact on children .",
"m : kids are always in control , and that 's why school is so important ."
] |
f : kids are always difficult to control . m : true . when i tell my kids to behave themselves , they will make a face and slip away . f : kids are kids .
|
train_5827
|
B
|
[
"f : since you are in the department store , why are you so careless about everything here ?",
"f : ok , i believe in this dry cleaner .",
"f : since we are in the post office , why are we so careless about my dress ?",
"f : ok , although i believe in this dry cleaner , you are not careful about everything here ."
] |
f : please be careful with this dress . this is my favorite . m : madam , we 're careful about everything here .
|
train_5828
|
A
|
[
"m : we have been working so hard .",
"m : even if i am tired , i will continue to work .",
"m : hand in your homework please .",
"m : dear , i need a rest ."
] |
m : let 's call it a day . i 'm too tired to work any longer today . f : you go first . i 'll just stay here and rest my head a little bit .
|
train_5829
|
A
|
[
"m : let me see the nature picture you are commenting on . wow , it 's really nice .",
"m : you mentioned `` shot '' , so you are talking about a basketball game .",
"m : so you are talking about the nature picture in your camera . can i have a look ?",
"m : what a terrible hunting incident on the website ."
] |
f : what a great shot ! m : who 's playing tonight ? f : playing ? i 'm watching a tv documentary about nature photography .
|
train_583
|
A
|
[
"f : haha , we are talking about when the boat race begins .",
"f : so the boat race begins before the sports news , right ?",
"f : since the boat race begins before the sports news , let 's keep talking about what we will watch on television .",
"f : now that the boat race begins before the sports news , i do n't know why we like to watch the sports news ."
] |
m : hi , ann , let 's watch the boat race on television together , but i forget when the match begins . emm , 2:30 ? f : well , it starts at 2:45 . m : oh , yes , it begins just after the sports news .
|
train_5830
|
B
|
[
"f : ok , i will have 2 tickets to new york then .",
"f : thanks , how many stamps should i buy ?",
"f : ok , i 'd like to report a theft .",
"f : thank you , i will have these 2 letters mailed to kansas then ."
] |
m : what can i do for you ? f : oh , hello . how long will it take this letter to get to arkansa ? m : first class about 2 days .
|
train_5831
|
B
|
[
"m : why are you mad at me ? relax .",
"m : there is no way that you could like your roommate . i totally understand .",
"m : your roommate often makes loud noises . so you do n't like her , even though she is polite .",
"m : you are rather quiet , just like your new roommate ."
] |
m : so , how is your new roommate ? f : she really makes me angry . m : what happened ? f : she 's always making loud noises at midnight . when i remind her , she is always rude .
|
train_5832
|
D
|
[
"f : when will you meet mr. johnson tomorrow ?",
"f : yes , sir , i 'll remind you to send an e-mail .",
"f : i go see a dentist every six months .",
"f : i did n't know you were seeing a dentist tomorrow . i hope you are alright ."
] |
m : please send mrs. morrison an email for me , asking if we can meet tomorrow . f : you mean at 4:00 o'clock tomorrow ? m : no , i need to go and see the dentist tomorrow . make it 2:30 pm . and please phone mr. johnson to check if i can see him around 4:00 this afternoon .
|
train_5833
|
B
|
[
"f : ok , but i need to tell you that it will be tired if you really choose to go the meeting hall on foot .",
"f : ok , and it is indeed convenient to go to the meeting hall by underground .",
"f : ok , but i need to tell you that it is very expensive to go the meeting hall by car .",
"f : ok , and it is indeed convenient to go to the shopping mall by underground ."
] |
f : i will drive to the meeting hall . will you go with me ? m : thank you . but i have to finish my paper . i 'll walk to the underground station and go there by underground .
|
train_5834
|
D
|
[
"f : sorry , i do n't think this shirt is worth $ 12 .",
"f : it is too expensive for me to buy a $ 40 shirt .",
"f : the skirt was $ 24 at half price . i can buy a better one at that price .",
"f : wow ! it 's a great deal to buy a $ 24 skirt at half price ."
] |
f : how much is the skirt ? m : it 's a real bargain now . you can have it half price , $ 12.00 .
|
train_5835
|
B
|
[
"m : so tomorrow will be saturday , i really have to choose a present for her finding a new job as quickly as possible .",
"m : so today is friday , i really need to choose a present for her birthday as soon as possible .",
"m : yesterday was wednesday , lisa 's birthday has passed , so i don ; t think i need to worry about choosing a present",
"m : today is still wednesday , so i have plenty of time to choose a gift for lisa 's fifth wedding anniversary ."
] |
m : lisa 's birthday is coming up soon , is n't it ? i need to get a gift for her . f : yes , it 's this saturday . just tomorrow .
|
train_5836
|
D
|
[
"m : you are not full because you think the food is delicious .",
"m : although you think the food is fatty , you are not full , are you ?",
"m : although you are not full , you think the food is terrible , right ?",
"m : yeah , you think the food is terrible , do n't you ?"
] |
f : hey , that food tasted bad . i ca n't eat another bite . m : are you sure you do n't want another dish ? f : no . i 'm full .
|
train_5837
|
D
|
[
"f : you 're right . subway is faster than taking a taxi .",
"f : you 're right . bus is faster than taking a taxi .",
"f : i agree with you . taking a taxi costs more time than taking the bus .",
"f : you 're right . i 'll calm down and wait for the taxi ."
] |
f : oh , no . we 're going to be late for work . m : do n't worry . we 'll take a taxi . it 's faster than taking the bus or the subway .
|
train_5838
|
C
|
[
"m : ok , let 's meet at the gate of the cinema on saturday , then do n't forget to tell your brother you 're not going cycling on saturday .",
"m : well , say hello to your grandma for me on saturday and have a nice day with your sister on sunday .",
"m : well , say hello to your grandma for me on saturday and let 's make it another time .",
"m : ok , let 's meet at the gate of the cafe on saturday , then do n't forget to tell your brother you 're not going cycling on saturday ."
] |
m : want to go for a coffee or watch a movie this weekend ? f : maybe , but let 's make it another time . our family are going to visit my grandmother on saturday and my brother wants me to go cycling on sunday .
|
train_5839
|
B
|
[
"f : i 'm shocked , too . i ca n't believe the lion just killed the photographer like that !",
"f : i know how you feel , because i was also surprised when i saw the photographer was n't hurt .",
"f : do n't be so surprised . it 's normal that the lion could catch the zebra .",
"f : you should be surprised . the photographer was facing so many tigers and was n't hurt ."
] |
f : what a great shot ! m : who 's playing tonight ? f : playing ? i 'm watching a tv documentary about nature photography . m : what does that have to do with basketball ? f : it does n't , i was commenting on the picture i just saw . it 's a photo of a lion jumping . m : ok , i like lions , but what 's so impressive about that . f : well , the photographer was in the path of a running lion when it rushed out of the bushes , the photographer dropped to the ground on his back , and the lion jumped right over him . it was chasing a zebra and the photographer ... m : shot the lion with a gun ? f : no , he took a picture really quickly , as the lion jumped over , that 's what i meant by great shot . m : i 'm surprised the guy was n't attacked .
|
train_584
|
C
|
[
"m : you prefer reading novels when you 're free , but i prefer watching movies .",
"m : you prefer to read comics in your spare time , as do i .",
"m : i ca n't believe you prefer to read comics when you are free .",
"m : you prefer reading tragedies when you 're free , but i prefer watching movies ."
] |
m : i enjoy reading novels when i am free . f : i prefer comics to novels . they will make you feel relaxed .
|
train_5840
|
B
|
[
"m : my son really makes me headache sometimes .",
"m : i was surprised when i saw the present .",
"m : yes , the rooms looks beautiful .",
"m : sure . i love this father 's day present ."
] |
f : bill , that 's a lovely painting in your living room . m : i 'm glad you like it . it 's a christmas gift form my son . f : well , it 's beautiful . your son has very good taste .
|
train_5841
|
C
|
[
"m : really ? you suggest that i should not be careful but should drive all the time and never speed .",
"m : ok , i see . you suggest i have to practice all time and should be careful and never speed .",
"m : ok , i see . you suggest i should be careful and never speed .",
"m : so , you suggest i do n't have to practice but just drive very slowly and careful ."
] |
m : how can i improve my driving skills ? f : you have to practice whenever you have free time and should be careful when you are on the road . keep it in mind . never speed .
|
train_5842
|
B
|
[
"m : i agree . the temple is really old and it has been worn down .",
"m : i 'm glad that you enjoyed your trip today . the temple is very impressive indeed .",
"m : i agree . it 's modern , but it 's not impressive enough .",
"m : thank you , you look impressive too ."
] |
m : i hope you had a wonderful time today . f : yes , indeed . this temple is really impressive .
|
train_5843
|
A
|
[
"m : alright . have a nice time shopping with your mother then .",
"m : let 's have breakfast first and then ride along the lake . see you in a bit !",
"m : i did n't know you went shopping with your mother yesterday .",
"m : have a nice time celebrating the new year with your mother this morning ."
] |
m : would you like to go to right along the lake with me this morning ? f : i 'd like to but i have to go to the city mall with my mother . the new year is coming .
|
train_5844
|
C
|
[
"f : you have got married .",
"f : why are you sad when you move into the new house ? do n't you miss the old house ?",
"f : you have moved into a new house . you are so happy .",
"f : you small cold house has been sold . who buys it ?"
] |
f : hi jim , i have n't seen you for several days . have you moved into your new house already ? m : yes , and i 'm so excited about it . f : why are you so excited ? m : i used to live in a small cold room all the year round , but now things have completely changed .
|
train_5845
|
B
|
[
"f : the car ca n't drive so fast .",
"f : the elevator is broken .",
"f : where shall we go by bus ?",
"f : the elevator works well ."
] |
f : how annoying . this thing breaks down almost once a week . m : it needs to be repaired . f : it sure does , but we have to walk up 6 flights of stairs at moment . m : well , it 's not bad for me to have a walk before work .
|
train_5846
|
A
|
[
"m : thank you . now i understand that i need to wait 15 minutes .",
"m : so i have to wait 20 minutes .",
"m : i 'll wait here for 25 minutes for the next bus .",
"m : oh dear , i just missed the bus ? so i have to wait 15 minutes more ."
] |
m : when does the next bus leave ? f : you just miss one by 5 minutes . buses leave every 20 minutes , so you 'll have to wait a little .
|
train_5847
|
D
|
[
"f : yes , it 's easy to forget the keys , i locked them in my draw .",
"f : wait a minutes ! you mean you got my keys from kitchen ?",
"f : yes , people always make the same mistakes . but this is my first time to lock my keys in the draw .",
"f : yes , people always forget the keys . but i locked them in my room too many times ."
] |
f : oh dear , i have locked the key in my room again . how i wish i could remember it . m : well , do n't worry , these things happen .
|
train_5848
|
B
|
[
"m : i 'm not surprised that you do n't like drinking coffee .",
"m : alright , then you should only drink black coffee .",
"m : you want to buy some sweet food ? let 's go shopping then .",
"m : you went to see the doctor ? i 'm surprised he advised you to eat more sweet food ."
] |
m : do you take cream and sugar in your coffee ? f : no , thanks . the doctor told me to eat less sweet food .
|
train_5849
|
B
|
[
"f : i 'm glad you enjoy the service at our retirement home . i 'll bring your dinner in an hour .",
"f : we proud of ourselves as being the best retirement home in nearby communities .",
"f : you are welcome . only your arm is hurt , mr. lewis , so i 'll do an operation for you later .",
"f : it 's our honor to have you in our hotel . your dinner is already in your room as you booked ."
] |
f : well , mister lee , i 've moved your bed to the other side of the room , and i 've put your books in order on the shelf . is there anything else you 'd like before i leave for the evening ? m : only my dinner , when will that be ready , miss yang ? f : since your foot is hurting , would you like it brought to your room ? i 'll ask miss wang to bring it in half an hour . m : that would be nice . thank you for being so considerate , this retirement community is much better than the last one i lived in .
|
train_585
|
A
|
[
"f : a tie for my dad is ok .",
"f : where do you plan to spend your holiday ?",
"f : father 's day is coming . what do you want to buy for your father ?",
"f : i want to hold a birthday party , will you join us ?"
] |
f : i 'd like to buy some gifts for my dad 's birthday this weekend . any ideas ? m : there are so many to choose from , such as flowers , ties and so on .
|
train_5850
|
D
|
[
"f : why did you play in the park and look dirty ?",
"f : why did you fix the shower ?",
"f : that 's very nice of you to remove the rubbish of our garden .",
"f : that 's very nice of you to remove the rubbish in the park ."
] |
f : oh , look , you 're so dirty . what happened ? m : i went to the park to help remove the rubbish and now the park is very clean .
|
train_5851
|
C
|
[
"m : i like playing volleyball best too , just like you .",
"m : i like playing tennis , but it 's a pity to hear that you do n't like it .",
"m : i like playing tennis best too , just like you .",
"m : i like playing basketball best too , just like you ."
] |
m : jane , what is your favorite sport ? f : well , i play basketball a lot , but i like tennis even better . how about you ?
|
train_5852
|
A
|
[
"f : you mean that although i 'm in the computer store , you do n't have these models , do you ?",
"f : because we are in the internet bar , so my computer is ok .",
"f : since i 'm in the computer store and you do n't have these models , why ca n't you give me a refund ?",
"f : because i 'm in the computer lab , so you have these models , right ?"
] |
m : what did you do with your computer ? f : nothing , but it would n't work . m : i 'm afraid we do n't have anymore of these models . you can get a refund with your receipt .
|
train_5853
|
B
|
[
"m : you have more patients to meet . hold on for several days and phi will come back from paris .",
"m : it seems that there are more patients waiting for you . i 'll come later .",
"m : so you need to cancel your conference now and rush back to the hospital .",
"m : thank you for sharing your office with me ."
] |
m : i really have to thank phi for letting me use this office . f : please do n't mention phi . he 's off at a zurich conference and i 'm stuck here with a double patient load .
|
train_5854
|
B
|
[
"f : so you mean $ 18 for each one ?",
"f : here is $ 19 for these 2 shirts .",
"f : i will take 3 , and here is $ 19 .",
"f : so there wo n't be any discount even if i want to buy two ?"
] |
f : very nice skirts . how much are they ? m : $ 10 each , and one dollar off if you buy 2. they 're on sale .
|
train_5855
|
C
|
[
"m : wow , i love exciting movies ! i 'm so glad that it 's not a touching movie .",
"m : so it 's a touching book , right ?",
"m : so it 's a touching movie , right ?",
"m : wow , i am crazy about frightening films . i 'm so glad that it 's not a touching movie ."
] |
f : did you see that new film with nicole kidman ? m : no , i 'll try this weekend . f : oh , take some tissues , though . i cried loads .
|
train_5856
|
D
|
[
"f : so you want to play golf next tuesday and it is an emergency , right ?",
"f : since you want to visit your parents next tuesday , why do you say it is an emergency ?",
"f : why do you want to take a day off next tuesday ? your parents are not coming into town , are they ?",
"f : oh , i see . you want to take a day off next tuesday ."
] |
m : do you think it would be possible for me to get next thursday off ? f : is it an emergency ? m : not really , my parents are coming into town and i hope to play golf with my father that day .
|
train_5857
|
A
|
[
"m : so you suggest the western one , do n't you ?",
"m : why do you suggest the southern one ? just because there are a lot of beautiful landscapes on the way ?",
"m : so you suggest the northern one because there are a lot of beautiful landscapes on the way , right ? .",
"m : why do you suggest the western one ? there are n't any beautiful landscapes on the way ."
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m : i ca n't decide which route to take to vegas . the northern route , the southern route or ? f : if you take the western route , there 's a lot of beautiful landscapes on the way .
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"f : you had a common trip to australia as every tourist has , right ?",
"f : i am so glad that your trip was really wonderful .",
"f : sorry to here that . you had a terrible trip traveling to australia .",
"f : sorry to here that . you had a terrible trip traveling to southern china ."
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f : was the weather nice when you were traveling in southern china ? m : no , it kept pouring all the time . i went there during the wrong season . i should have gone to australia instead .
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