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[ "m : do you mean you finished all the eight questions in the test ?", "m : take it easy , you completed nine of the ten questions in the test .", "m : oh , you 're great , you had done all nine questions in the test .", "m : do n't worry , though the test had ten questions , you finished eight of them ." ]
m : hello , catherine . what about your test ? f : not too bad . but the travel was that i kept thinking of so many things at once , so i did n't have time to finish the test . m : how many questions did you answer ? f : oh , i did all nine of them . but i did n't really have time to finish the last one properly .
train_74
A
[ "m : ok , i see . i am the manager in this company . are you ready for the interview ?", "m : sure . before the interview , can you tell me why you did not graduate ?", "m : yes . since you have been my secretary for two months , can i have your name ?", "m : yes . i have designed a wedding dress for you , you will look beautiful on the wedding ." ]
f : good morning , mister thompson . my name is mary brown . m : good morning , miss brown , take a seat please . f : thank you . m : well miss brown , could you please tell me about yourself ? f : yes , of course . i 'm 18 years old and just graduated from peterson secretary school . i read your ad . in the newspaper and i know that you 're looking for a secretary .
train_740
B
[ "m : sorry . you just graduated from peterson secretary school , you can not be our manager .", "m : ok. since you have just graduated from peterson secretary school , tell me your school life .", "m : i know you have posted the ad in a newspaper for a job . but you are just 15 , you can not work .", "m : since you do not think the salary is too much , you can be our designer . congratulations !" ]
f : good morning , mister thompson . my name is mary brown . m : good morning , miss brown , take a seat please . f : thank you . m : well miss brown , could you please tell me about yourself ? f : yes , of course . i 'm 18 years old and just graduated from peterson secretary school . i read your ad . in the newspaper and i know that you 're looking for a secretary . m : could you please tell me what you can do ? f : i can do whatever a secretary is expected to do , such as typing receiving phone calls , sending faxes or writing reports . m : well , it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent . could you tell me what kind of salary you 're expecting ? f : i saw in the ad . that this position offers a salary of around $ 800 a month . m : that 's right . f : that would be fine with me .
train_741
D
[ "m : oh , that 's good , you can use the computer to check your e-mail .", "m : ok , fine . you are right . it is cheaper if you call me through the cellphone .", "m : well , that 's right you can call me in an emergency by your friend 's cellphone .", "m : yeah , i think the only thing you can do is calling me in an emergency ." ]
f : dad , you love me , do n't you ? m : of course i do . why do you ask ? what 's on your mind ? f : well i saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and ... m : free ? nothing 's ever free . f : well , the phone is free after a $ 50 mail in rebate . m : ah , so that 's the catch , and why do you need a cellphone anyway ? f : that all my friends have one and i can use it to call you in case the car breaks down .
train_742
C
[ "m : 3 month ? that 's not long . i can pay the $ 60 for you per month .", "m : $ 50 per month for half a year ? that 's a little expensive !", "m : 6 month ? half a year ? that 's too long ! see ? this is the catch !", "m : what ? $ 60 per month for nine month ? they are insane !" ]
f : dad , you love me , do n't you ? m : of course i do . why do you ask ? what 's on your mind ? f : well i saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and ... m : free ? nothing 's ever free . f : well , the phone is free after a $ 50 mail in rebate . m : ah , so that 's the catch , and why do you need a cellphone anyway ? f : that all my friends have one and i can use it to call you in case the car breaks down . m : oh , i do n't know , there are always so many fees . f : but the monthly charge for this service is only $ 29.99 with one thousand free weekday minutes nationwide and unlimited weekend minutes , plus unlimited anytime minutes for anyone using the same service . m : i do n't know . f : and you can run over the extra minutes , so the next month instead of just losing them . what do you think of that ? m : yes , but what are the terms of the service agreement ? f : it 's only for 6 months
train_743
D
[ "m : ok , if the old car is not big enough for you and your friend , then walk or ride your bikes !", "m : no way , sweet heart ! listen , i wo n't buy you the expensive cellphone or the new car !", "m : fine , if the charger on the old car does n't work , then get it repaired . i wo n't buy you a new one .", "m : oh , dear , i wo n't buy you a new car just because you think the old does n't match your phone !" ]
f : dad , you love me , do n't you ? m : of course i do . why do you ask ? what 's on your mind ? f : well i saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and ... m : free ? nothing 's ever free . f : well , the phone is free after a $ 50 mail in rebate . m : ah , so that 's the catch , and why do you need a cellphone anyway ? f : that all my friends have one and i can use it to call you in case the car breaks down . m : oh , i do n't know , there are always so many fees . f : but the monthly charge for this service is only $ 29.99 with one thousand free weekday minutes nationwide and unlimited weekend minutes , plus unlimited anytime minutes for anyone using the same service . m : i do n't know . f : and you can run over the extra minutes , so the next month instead of just losing them . what do you think of that ? m : yes , but what are the terms of the service agreement ? f : it 's only for 6 months . m : but what if you cancel early ? f : umm there 's a cancellation fee of $ 200 , but with ... m : 200 bucks ? f : yeah , but you wo n't have to worry about me while i 'm driving the new car . m : new car ? what new car ? f : the new car you 'll need to buy so i can use the cellphone . i mean , what 's it gon na look like if i 'm using a cellphone in our old lemon .
train_744
D
[ "m : why did you tell me that mr. powell came ? i do n't want anybody to find me .", "m : why did n't mr. powell phone me ? i told you to call him and let him phone me .", "m : i am so glad that you did n't phone me . i do n't want anyone to find me .", "m : why did n't you phone me ? i told you to call the restaurant to find me ." ]
m : did anyone phone me while i was out ? f : nobody phoned but mister power came . m : what ? but he 's the man i wanted to talk with as soon as possible . i told you all about that before i left . f : yes , but ...
train_745
D
[ "m : i am so sorry . i thought i had put the card in my wallet , but i had n't .", "m : i am so sorry . i had n't written the name and phone number on the card .", "m : i had given the card to you before i left . look , it 's on your desk .", "m : i apologize . i thought i had given the card to you , but i had n't ." ]
m : did anyone phone me while i was out ? f : nobody phoned but mister power came . m : what ? but he 's the man i wanted to talk with as soon as possible . i told you all about that before i left . f : yes , but ... m : i even gave you a card with the name and telephone number of the restaurant . f : but that 's just it . you did n't give me the card . m : what do you mean ? of course i did . i took the card out of my wallet just before i left , look , it is n't in my wallet now . f : mister smith , once that card on the floor , it fell out of your wallet a second ago .
train_746
B
[ "m : i am so sorry that i forgot to give the card to you . but luckily , i got the call form mister power .", "m : i am so sorry that i forgot to give the card to you and i should n't be angry with you .", "m : i apologize to you . i did n't tell you to call me when mister power called . it was my fault .", "m : i apologize to you . you told me that mister power came but i was late for the phone ." ]
m : did anyone phone me while i was out ? f : nobody phoned but mister power came . m : what ? but he 's the man i wanted to talk with as soon as possible . i told you all about that before i left . f : yes , but ... m : i even gave you a card with the name and telephone number of the restaurant . f : but that 's just it . you did n't give me the card . m : what do you mean ? of course i did . i took the card out of my wallet just before i left , look , it is n't in my wallet now . f : mister smith , once that card on the floor , it fell out of your wallet a second ago . m : that 's card . it 's a ... it 's a card . i thought i gave you . f : you see , you are forgot , that 's why i did n't phone . m : i 'm very sorry . it was n't your fault . i apologize . f : that 's alright , please forget it .
train_747
C
[ "f : i want to travel in a mountain .", "f : i want to travel on the river c .", "f : i want to travel on the river d .", "f : i want to travel in a park ." ]
m : hello , tourist information , what can i do for you ? f : hello . i 'm phoning about the boat trips on the river d ? can you tell me which days they are ? m : sure , they go every friday and sunday .
train_748
D
[ "m : the only trip takes about two hours and fifteen minutes", "m : the second trip takes about an hour and 45 minutes .", "m : the only trip takes about two hours .", "m : the only trip takes about an hour and 45 minutes ." ]
m : hello , tourist information , what can i do for you ? f : hello . i 'm phoning about the boat trips on the river d ? can you tell me which days they are ? m : sure , they go every friday and sunday . f : and where does the boat leave from ? m : you 'll find it next to the bridge , it 's 10 minutes walk from north street car park . f : are there several trips a day ? m : just one , it starts at 12:15 , it takes about an hour and 45 minutes . so you 'll be back by 2:00 . f : how far up the river will the boat take us ?
train_749
C
[ "f : though i am not worried about the test , i 'm very confused about it .", "f : ok , thank you , and i am not worried about the test at all .", "f : but i 'm still worried about the test because i didn ’ t finish it .", "f : you are right , the last question is very difficult , so i am satisfied with this test ." ]
m : hello , catherine . what about your test ? f : not too bad . but the travel was that i kept thinking of so many things at once , so i did n't have time to finish the test . m : how many questions did you answer ? f : oh , i did all nine of them . but i did n't really have time to finish the last one properly . m : oh well , do n't worry . i 'm sure you 'll be all right .
train_75
A
[ "f : ok , i 'll get off there and come back through the mountains on a bus .", "f : ok , i 'll get off there and come back through the mountains on foot .", "f : ok , i 'll come back by boat .", "f : ok , i 'll get off there and come back at the beginning by bus ." ]
m : hello , tourist information , what can i do for you ? f : hello . i 'm phoning about the boat trips on the river d ? can you tell me which days they are ? m : sure , they go every friday and sunday . f : and where does the boat leave from ? m : you 'll find it next to the bridge , it 's 10 minutes walk from north street car park . f : are there several trips a day ? m : just one , it starts at 12:15 , it takes about an hour and 45 minutes . so you 'll be back by 2:00 . f : how far up the river will the boat take us ? m : all the way to aldford . that 's aldford . you get off there and come back through the mountains on a bus .
train_750
C
[ "m : yes , you are right . writer is a worthwhile choice for you .", "m : since you are a writer now , you must find it is interesting .", "m : you must think that being a writer is interesting .", "m : sure . you are right . being a writer is a waste of time to you ." ]
m : so what kind of career would you like to have ? f : well , i 'm not sure exactly . being a writer could be interesting .
train_751
A
[ "m : you are right . teaching in university is good for you , you always enjoy teaching .", "m : since you think being a writer is not interesting , you must want to be a college student most .", "m : teaching in a university is good for you , since you do not want to keep fit while working .", "m : sure . if you think being a writer is not interesting , you must like working as a sports coach ." ]
m : so what kind of career would you like to have ? f : well , i 'm not sure exactly . being a writer could be interesting . m : i guess so , though i 'm sure i would n't like it , because it would require spending a lot of time alone and always sitting down . f : what do you want to do then ? m : well , i 'd love to work as a sports coach . i really like staying in shape . f : yeah , i 'd like to be able to keep fit while i work . you know , i 'd love to be a university professor . teaching college students would be really worthwhile .
train_752
D
[ "f : no , do you know the accident on a road today ?", "f : no , do you know the accident on a highway yesterday ?", "f : no , do you know the accident on a freeway today ?", "f : no , do you know the accident on a highway toady ?" ]
f : was there an accident on the highway today ? m : you have n't heard about it ?
train_753
D
[ "f : it 's strange that two people got hurt .", "f : it 's strange that no one was killed .", "f : it 's not strange that the truck turned over .", "f : it 's strange that the truck turned over ." ]
f : was there an accident on the highway today ? m : you have n't heard about it ? f : no , do you know what happened ? m : a car knocked into a truck on the g45 . but strangely enough , the truck turned over . f : did anyone get hurt ? m : two people were injured . f : well , it 's unbelievable that no one was killed . m : yes , they were lucky .
train_754
C
[ "f : are you looking for a special cd player ?", "f : this shinny necklace not suit for your girlfriend .", "f : well , it is never too early to buy a ring for someone special .", "f : she must be gorgeous in this red dress ." ]
f : hi , there , what are you looking forward today ? m : i 'm just looking . f : well , how about a ring for someone special ? m : there is no one special .
train_755
D
[ "f : the brown jacket you owned is old fashion this year , you might need a fashion one .", "f : to be honest , for you , i wo n't recommend the red one . it does n't suit you .", "f : it only takes $ 250 , not expensive at all . plus , the leather jacket is so in this year .", "f : since you do n't like brown , how about the black one ?" ]
f : hi , there , what are you looking forward today ? m : i 'm just looking . f : well , how about a ring for someone special ? m : there is no one special . f : well , take a look at this cd player . a great bargain , today only . m : no , i already have one . plus , the handle is damaged . f : ok , what about this leather jacket ? it would look great on you . m : emm , brown is the one color i hate . i 'll pass .
train_756
B
[ "f : the records are songs of nineteen seventies ; i am glad you like them .", "f : there is only several scratches , it does n't matter .", "f : oh , no , i just found the scratches on the cd !", "f : i 've got one , but nothing special ." ]
f : hi , there , what are you looking forward today ? m : i 'm just looking . f : well , how about a ring for someone special ? m : there is no one special . f : well , take a look at this cd player . a great bargain , today only . m : no , i already have one . plus , the handle is damaged . f : ok , what about this leather jacket ? it would look great on you . m : emm , brown is the one color i hate . i 'll pass . f : ok. well , would n't you like to walk home with some of these great records , some of the best hits from the nineteen sixties . m : yeah , let 's see . now here 's something i 'd , ah , these records are all scratched .
train_757
A
[ "f : deal , $ 28 , you take all these 10 records with you .", "f : ok , $ 25 for the cd player .", "f : fine , 20 records for only $ 28 .", "f : great , i got $ 30 , you got 20 records !" ]
f : hi , there , what are you looking forward today ? m : i 'm just looking . f : well , how about a ring for someone special ? m : there is no one special . f : well , take a look at this cd player . a great bargain , today only . m : no , i already have one . plus , the handle is damaged . f : ok , what about this leather jacket ? it would look great on you . m : emm , brown is the one color i hate . i 'll pass . f : ok. well , would n't you like to walk home with some of these great records , some of the best hits from the nineteen sixties . m : yeah , let 's see . now here 's something i 'd , ah , these records are all scratched . f : just in a couple places , listen . i 'll sell you these 10 records for $ 50 a steal . m : wow , they 're way too expensive . i 'll give you $ 25 for them . f : ah , come on , i ca n't charge you less than $ 30 in break-even . m : well , that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price . so , thanks anyway . f : wait , wait , wait ! you drive a hard bargain . $ 28 and that 's my final offer . m : emm , i 'll take them .
train_758
B
[ "m : you just need some cream for your coffee ?", "m : sure . i 'll put some milk in your coffee .", "m : sure . i just put some sugar in your coffee .", "m : ok. you need some milk for your tea ." ]
m : would you like a cup of coffee ? f : yes , that would be good . m : cream or sugar ? f : neither , just some milk .
train_759
A
[ "f : ok. so this is the new game that you learned at school today , right ?", "f : ok. i know how to play the game that you learned from work .", "f : but i think you should take a rest . you 've been in the baseball practice all day today . you must be tired .", "f : okay , i know how to play . how did you enjoy your summer camp today ?" ]
m : hey , helen ! want to play a new game i learned in school today ? f : yeah . how do you play it ? m : you stand over there by the side of the house . i 'm going to throw this ball at you .
train_76
C
[ "m : it 's 3:00 now . we should go to take the class .", "m : it 's ok. it 's only 2:30 now . we still have an hour left .", "m : alright . it 's 2:30 now . we only have 30 minutes left .", "m : it 's 3:30 now . we still have time to get a cup of coffee ." ]
m : would you like a cup of coffee ? f : yes , that would be good . m : cream or sugar ? f : neither , just some milk . m : ok. oh , no . f : what 's the matter ? m : this machine is out of order . f : did you lose your money ? m : i sure did . f : you are to complain . these machines are always out of order . m : well , you still want a cup of coffee , do n't you ? f : yeah , let 's go to the restaurant at the student center . m : but last time i was there , it was so crowded that i had to wait in line for almost half an hour . f : really ? let 's go somewhere else then . we ca n't take too long because we have a test at 3:00 .
train_760
B
[ "f : yes . we should go to the classroom to take the test now .", "f : fine . let 's go to the library and buy coffee from the machine .", "f : yeah . we still have plenty of time to go to the restaurant .", "f : fine . let 's go to the library now to take the test . it 's 3:00 now ." ]
m : would you like a cup of coffee ? f : yes , that would be good . m : cream or sugar ? f : neither , just some milk . m : ok. oh , no . f : what 's the matter ? m : this machine is out of order . f : did you lose your money ? m : i sure did . f : you are to complain . these machines are always out of order . m : well , you still want a cup of coffee , do n't you ? f : yeah , let 's go to the restaurant at the student center . m : but last time i was there , it was so crowded that i had to wait in line for almost half an hour . f : really ? let 's go somewhere else then . we ca n't take too long because we have a test at 3:00 . m : ok , let 's go to the library . there 's another machine downstairs by the telephone .
train_761
B
[ "f : he was shy when he grew up as a teenager .", "f : yes , i know he was shy when he was a child .", "f : i heard that he did poorly in all subjects when he was a child .", "f : he got along well with his classmates when he was a child ." ]
f : what do you know about albert einstein 's childhood ? m : he studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13 . f : what was little albert like in primary school ? m : well , he was rather shy and could n't get along well with the other boys . he used to ask a lot of questions . he did not enjoy school much . he did poorly in all subjects other than math and science . he began teaching himself math and science at the age of 10 .
train_762
A
[ "m : i do n't know . i just know that he began teaching himself math at the age of 10 .", "m : no . he began teaching himself math at the age of 6 .", "m : i just know that he began teaching himself english at the age of 10. i 'm not sure about other information .", "m : i remember it . he began teaching himself math and science at the age of 13 ." ]
f : what do you know about albert einstein 's childhood ? m : he studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13 . f : what was little albert like in primary school ? m : well , he was rather shy and could n't get along well with the other boys . he used to ask a lot of questions . he did not enjoy school much . he did poorly in all subjects other than math and science . he began teaching himself math and science at the age of 10 . f : did he learn much at school ?
train_763
C
[ "f : he should have gone to the zoo , just like us this time .", "f : come on , this farm is lovely and i see no birds nearby .", "f : but i think the birds near this lake look too nice to hurt us .", "f : i will , but look , the birds are less active than those at zoo ." ]
m : hi , jane . look at all the birds on the lake . f : wow , there are a lot of birds . they 're far more active than those at the zoo . m : they 're pretty , but be careful of them . my friend was bitten by a big bird once . and it really hurt .
train_764
D
[ "f : you think ducks are prettier , though they never stops attacking people ?", "f : well , ducks do n't eat too much , but they bite you if you stop feeding .", "f : so ducks do n't bite people . it 's good to see them today at this zoo .", "f : oh , i see . you mean ducks do n't bite people , so it 's safer with them ." ]
m : hi , jane . look at all the birds on the lake . f : wow , there are a lot of birds . they 're far more active than those at the zoo . m : they 're pretty , but be careful of them . my friend was bitten by a big bird once . and it really hurt . f : what ? how could that happen ? m : he was feeding some larger birds in a park , and one of them got angry and bit him . he should have stayed around the ducks . f : why is that ? is it because ducks eat less ? m : no , ducks are just nicer , and they do n't attack you if you stop feeding them .
train_765
D
[ "f : you probably get the lung cancer . fortunately you just feel tired sometimes .", "f : i see . but you do n't feel tired at all .", "f : i guess you are suffering from the bird flu without a cough or a fever .", "f : that 's must be a bad cold with a cough and a fever ." ]
f : good morning , what seems to be the problem ? m : good morning , mrs. brown . i have a cough and a fever and i feel very tired all the time . f : now take your shirt off , please . breathe in , breathe out . ok , you can put your shirt back on now . m : what seems to be the problem ? do i suffer from bird flu or is there something wrong with my lung ? f : oh , no . do n't be so nervous . you just have a bad cold . do you work in an air conditioned office ? m : yes , i do .
train_766
A
[ "m : i see . the air conditioning can help me stay healthy .", "m : you are right . i know that many people work with tiredness , which is the reason of a bad cold .", "m : but i never work in an air conditioned office .", "m : i got it . i do n't think the air conditioning is bad for my health , but no regular exercise can cause a bad cold ." ]
f : oh , no . do n't be so nervous . you just have a bad cold . do you work in an air conditioned office ? m : yes , i do . f : i thought so . i see many people who work in air conditioned offices . it 's the air conditioning , you see . it 's really not very good for your health .
train_767
D
[ "m : thank you . i never thought the importance of sports , but i play baseball in summer .", "m : i think i will have more time to do exercise , because i 'm not busy .", "m : i will try it . but i do n't like playing any sports in summer .", "m : that 's reasonable . it can solve the problem of lack of time to get regular exercise ." ]
f : i suggest you get out of the office as regularly as possible . walk around and get some fresh air . that will help . you also need to get more exercise . do you play any sports ? m : i sometimes play tennis in summer . but to be honest , i 'm too busy to get regular exercised . f : then i suggest you try playing more often , say , once a week .
train_768
B
[ "m : glad that you find the tv programme interesting . let 's watch it together .", "m : could you please at least tell me who are you going to go out with ?", "m : ok , you are going out to have a work meeting ? fine .", "m : ok. so what are you going to read now ?" ]
m : i ca n't see why you need go out to enjoy yourself . why ca n't you have a nice time watching tv with me ? and when you 're at home , you rather reading a book or something . you never actually sit and enjoy a good program with me . f : i do n't want to watch tv . i find it boring .
train_769
D
[ "m : do n't worry . i believe you can catch it ! we have played it many times .", "m : although you 're worried about the ball is too heavy , it wo n't hit you .", "m : do n't worry about your injury . have you forgotten that we used to play this game ?", "m : do n't worry . although it is a big ball , i 'm not going to throw it too hard ." ]
m : hey , helen ! want to play a new game i learned in school today ? f : yeah . how do you play it ? m : you stand over there by the side of the house . i 'm going to throw this ball at you . f : wait a minute ! that 's a big ball ! you 're going to hurt me !
train_77
B
[ "f : you like going out too ? how come i never knew that .", "f : it seems like the only thing you enjoy doing in your life is watching tv .", "f : i like watching tv too , let 's watch together !", "f : ok. so what novel are you going to read now ?" ]
m : i ca n't see why you need go out to enjoy yourself . why ca n't you have a nice time watching tv with me ? and when you 're at home , you rather reading a book or something . you never actually sit and enjoy a good program with me . f : i do n't want to watch tv . i find it boring . m : oh , it 's not always boring . come on , sit .
train_770
B
[ "m : you are right . we enjoy watching tv together .", "m : well , i guess we can do that together . we both like doing music .", "m : you are right . we should go out and enjoy ourselves together .", "m : you are right . we should do the music instead of watching that tv show we both enjoy ." ]
m : i ca n't see why you need go out to enjoy yourself . why ca n't you have a nice time watching tv with me ? and when you 're at home , you rather reading a book or something . you never actually sit and enjoy a good program with me . f : i do n't want to watch tv . i find it boring . m : oh , it 's not always boring . come on , sit . f : i 'm sorry , but it usually is . i just do n't think watching all this tv is good for me . i can only watch about one program a week . m : so you think it 's better to go out , do you ? f : well , i just feel that there are lots of things to do that you can learn from . and to be watching tv is not something i want to do . m : ok , you name something that we can share . f : what about when we do our music for example ? we share that .
train_771
C
[ "m : well , you are right , stand on the ground is the only way to avoid thunder striking .", "m : yes , i agree with you that you should go to a swimming pool when it is thunderstorms .", "m : yes , you 'd better to find a house to avoid thunder striking when you were caught in a thunderstorm .", "m : if i were you , i would find a house and take a shower in the house too ." ]
f : did you see today 's newspaper ? that building over there in center view was just struck by lightning for the fourth time . m : i 'm not surprised . if the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time , they might be as good another time . f : well , i do n't take any chances . if i 'm caught in a thunderstorm , i will look for a building or a closed car . also , i was told that if you 're stuck outdoors , the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water .
train_772
C
[ "f : yes , you are too anxious . but i would take baths as you do in house when it is thunderstorm outside .", "f : yes , it is quite dangerous . and you are right about using electricity when it is thunderstorm .", "f : yes , you are right , it is too dangerous to take shower when it is thunderstorm outside .", "f : yes , it 's unbelievable that some people take bath when it is thunderstorm . i would to outside and enjoy the rain ." ]
f : did you see today 's newspaper ? that building over there in center view was just struck by lightning for the fourth time . m : i 'm not surprised . if the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time , they might be as good another time . f : well , i do n't take any chances . if i 'm caught in a thunderstorm , i will look for a building or a closed car . also , i was told that if you 're stuck outdoors , the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water . m : to tell you the truth , even when i 'm at home , i do n't take baths or showers during a thunderstorm . and i do n't use anything that works electrically . maybe i 'm too anxious .
train_773
D
[ "m : are you thinking that my behaviors are unusual ? who takes bath during the thunder like me ?", "m : maybe you are right , taking bath to avoid thunder striking is unnecessary .", "m : yes , they are very practical , i 'll stick to them even no one get injured or killed .", "m : you do think my behaviors are piratical ? thank you ! many people get hurt after all ." ]
f : did you see today 's newspaper ? that building over there in center view was just struck by lightning for the fourth time . m : i 'm not surprised . if the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time , they might be as good another time . f : well , i do n't take any chances . if i 'm caught in a thunderstorm , i will look for a building or a closed car . also , i was told that if you 're stuck outdoors , the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water . m : to tell you the truth , even when i 'm at home , i do n't take baths or showers during a thunderstorm . and i do n't use anything that works electrically . maybe i 'm too anxious . f : i would n't say that . according to the article , lightning starts thousands of fires every year in the united states alone . hundreds of people are injured or even killed . i think you 're just being sensible .
train_774
B
[ "f : as a freshman , i 'm nervous . nice to have you as my classmate .", "f : how time flies ! and we have been classmates for almost four years .", "f : our meeting is coming soon , but boss did n't approve my project .", "f : you are my best student . early congratulation on your graduation ." ]
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 group of 10 people or so . we each had prepared a 5 minute lesson . then we had to discuss a problem in a group and reach a solution . and finally , we interviewed one on one . it was really a long day . m : yeah , i can imagine . when do you hear back ? f : they said 3 to 4 weeks . so it 's worth waiting . m : have you started looking for jobs yet ? can you believe graduation is only a few months away ?
train_775
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 : since you got the interviews all in yesterday , it 's quick to know their results within a month ." ]
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 group of 10 people or so . we each had prepared a 5 minute lesson . then we had to discuss a problem in a group and reach a solution . and finally , we interviewed one on one . it was really a long day . m : yeah , i can imagine . when do you hear back ? f : they said 3 to 4 weeks . so it 's worth waiting .
train_776
A
[ "f : great ! light blue is perfect .", "f : perfect . i like dark brown walls . let 's paint the walls now .", "f : perfect . i like bright orange walls . let 's buy the paint now .", "f : no , i hate light blue . the color is so dark ." ]
m : hey , look , i can change the colors in our living room on the computer . f : well , i do n't like bright orange walls . m : ok , let me try dark brown . f : try a lighter color like light blue . m : yes , great .
train_777
C
[ "f : great ! so you will buy the paint at the weekend . then we can paint the walls in dark brown next week .", "f : great ! i 'll help you to paint the walls in dark brown at the weekend .", "f : great ! i 'll help you to paint the walls at the weekend . we can go to the market and buy some paint in light blue now .", "f : great ! i 'll help you to repair the computer at the weekend . then we can paint the walls in dark brown next week ." ]
m : hey , look , i can change the colors in our living room on the computer . f : well , i do n't like bright orange walls . m : ok , let me try dark brown . f : try a lighter color like light blue . m : yes , great . f : perfect . we can buy the paint now . you 'll have time to paint the walls at the weekend , wo n't you ? m : yes , of course .
train_778
B
[ "f : i am glad that you went back home to celebrate christmas . family is the most important .", "f : it is good for you to stay with the host family . what did you do to celebrate the new year ?", "f : you must had a lot of fun in that parade you joined . it is a good way to celebrate christmas .", "f : since you stayed with the host family at thanksgiving , did you do anything interesting ?" ]
f : jay , how were your new year 's celebrations ? m : i celebrated with my host family , since i did n't go home . it 's a long way from here to beijing .
train_779
C
[ "f : ok , i will try my best to hit the ball hard just like we played before .", "f : although i will catch the ball quickly , i still worry it will hurt me , i was hurt by it before .", "f : avoid getting hit by the ball ? ok , i will try to do that .", "f : although i will try to avoid getting hit by the ball , it 's too heavy ." ]
m : hey , helen ! want to play a new game i learned in school today ? f : yeah . how do you play it ? m : you stand over there by the side of the house . i 'm going to throw this ball at you . f : wait a minute ! that 's a big ball ! you 're going to hurt me ! m : do n't worry . it 's a light ball and i wo n't throw it too hard . anyway , when i throw it at you , you have to try to get away from it . do n't let it hit you . you have to move fast . sometimes , you might have to lower your head to get out of the way . f : you 're going to throw it at my head ? m : like i said , i 'll throw it gently . the point is , you always have to try to avoid the ball by moving away from it .
train_78
C
[ "m : oh , so usually both the rose parade and the rose bowl will be held on new year 's eve .", "m : i see . people will have the rose parade on january 1st and the rose bowl in another day .", "m : wow . it is meaningful to have the rose parade on january 1st . you must enjoy that activity .", "m : ah , i know . the rose parade will be held on every sunday in april . that is interesting ." ]
f : jay , how were your new year 's celebrations ? m : i celebrated with my host family , since i did n't go home . it 's a long way from here to beijing . f : did you have a good time with your host family ? m : yeah , it was fun sharing our stories . what did you do to celebrate new years ? f : each family is different , i think . but one of my family traditions is the rose bowl and the rose parade . m : wait , what 's the rose bowl ? and what 's the rose parade ? f : well , the rose bowl is an annual american college football game , usually played on january first . the rose parade is held on the same day unless new year falls on a sunday .
train_780
D
[ "m : there are many famous pop bands in beijing . we should go to the live show today .", "m : it is so exciting to talk about sports events with you . you are my best friend in beijing .", "m : i have learnt something about new year celebrations from you . you are a good sister .", "m : wow . you have told me a lot about new year celebrations . thank you very much ." ]
f : jay , how were your new year 's celebrations ? m : i celebrated with my host family , since i did n't go home . it 's a long way from here to beijing . f : did you have a good time with your host family ? m : yeah , it was fun sharing our stories . what did you do to celebrate new years ? f : each family is different , i think . but one of my family traditions is the rose bowl and the rose parade .
train_781
B
[ "f : you often drink coffee and i know you prefer black coffee .", "f : ok , i see . you can try some sweet coffee first to see if you like it , and try other flavor then .", "f : you always come for coffee . i do n't know you prefer strong coffee !", "f : since you are an old coffee drinker , i have known that you prefer sweet coffee ." ]
f : hello , welcome to the daily grind . what can i get for you ? m : good morning , i actually have no idea what i want to drink today . any recommendations ? f : do you drink your coffee black ? or do you prefer to add cream , sugar or milk to it ? m : i definitely do not drink it black . the taste is so strong . f : ok , well , then , do you like sweet coffee ? m : i guess so . to be honest , i 'm not much of a coffee drinker . i 've always been more of a tea drinker . but lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice . i feel like a fool when it is time to order , because i have no idea what to get .
train_782
A
[ "f : you are a tea drinker . you must like tea best .", "f : you are often a coffee drinker , but tea is your favorite , right ?", "f : i guess you like coffee best because you never drink tea .", "f : you like juice best ? i thought coffee was your favorite because you 're always a coffee drinker ." ]
f : hello , welcome to the daily grind . what can i get for you ? m : good morning , i actually have no idea what i want to drink today . any recommendations ? f : do you drink your coffee black ? or do you prefer to add cream , sugar or milk to it ? m : i definitely do not drink it black . the taste is so strong . f : ok , well , then , do you like sweet coffee ? m : i guess so . to be honest , i 'm not much of a coffee drinker . i 've always been more of a tea drinker . but lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice . i feel like a fool when it is time to order , because i have no idea what to get .
train_783
A
[ "m : thank you for your service . i enjoy the sweet coffee here so i am going to leave a tip for you .", "m : i 'm always a coffee drinker , so i 'm going to get a jar .", "m : thanks , although i am never a tea drinker , your tea is nice and i am going to leave a tip .", "m : i am always a coffee drinker and the friend i am planning to meet are coffee drinker , too ." ]
f : hello , welcome to the daily grind . what can i get for you ? m : good morning , i actually have no idea what i want to drink today . any recommendations ? f : do you drink your coffee black ? or do you prefer to add cream , sugar or milk to it ? m : i definitely do not drink it black . the taste is so strong . f : ok , well , then , do you like sweet coffee ? m : i guess so . to be honest , i 'm not much of a coffee drinker . i 've always been more of a tea drinker . but lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice . i feel like a fool when it is time to order , because i have no idea what to get . f : come in right up . you can pick up your drink at the end of the bar . have a great day . m : thanks for your help . where is your tip jar ? f : down at the end of the counter with the drinks
train_784
A
[ "f : that 's normal for us . i like eating food at parties so that i have put on weight a lot .", "f : yes , i enjoy the parties , but the only thing i am not satisfied is the lack of cookies .", "f : i have gained five pounds recently , even though there is no food at the parties .", "f : you are right ! i do ecercise regularly , so i have n't put on weight recently ." ]
f : i 'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies , candies and chips as if that was n't enough . i have n't really been able to exercise and i think i 've gained 10 pounds recently . m : i 'm sorry to hear that . but you are not alone . many people gain weight .
train_785
C
[ "f : i guess you 're right . i 'm going to eat more cookies because i want to gain weight .", "f : ok. instead of eating salad with some grilled beef , i could choose hot dogs .", "f : i see . i will eat more fruits , vegetables and unprocessed meats to lose weight .", "f : i ca n't believe that natural foods include hot dogs . i will eat it more recently ." ]
f : i 'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies , candies and chips as if that was n't enough . i have n't really been able to exercise and i think i 've gained 10 pounds recently . m : i 'm sorry to hear that . but you are not alone . many people gain weight . f : i think i should make my goal to lose 50 pounds . i could start by not eating sweets . m : that 's a good idea . you could also try to eat more natural foods . f : what do you mean by natural ? i do n't want to eat vegetables only . i like to eat things with meat . m : eating natural foods means you eat more fruits , vegetables , and unprocessed meats . f : like what ? m : instead of eating hot dog , you might choose to eat a salad with some grilled chicken instead .
train_786
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 assistant in the office and she said i should do it alone ." ]
m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner .
train_787
D
[ "f : i am going to have dinner now . why do n't we go together ?", "f : i have to study for an exam now . how about later ?", "f : but i am going to have dinner now and i have a swimming practice in the evening .", "f : but i have to practice swimming now . how about after your meeting ?" ]
m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner . m : ah , that 's bad for me . i have a meeting for the torch .
train_788
C
[ "m : that 's ok. the torch is about new technology .", "m : that 's ok. the torch is about literature and it comes out once a week .", "m : that 's ok. the torch is about literature .", "m : that 's ok. the torch is about math problems ." ]
m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner . m : ah , that 's bad for me . i have a meeting for the torch . f : the what ? m : the torch , you know , the campus literary magazine . it comes out once a month . f : oh , sorry . i just got transferred here a month ago .
train_789
C
[ "m : oh , i see , secondary drowning is dying after drinking much water .", "m : so the secondary drowning is dying from water up one 's nose . i got it .", "m : dying after seeming fine temporarily called secondary drowning , i understand it .", "m : the secondary drowning is dying after seeming fine temporarily . oh , i have heard of it ." ]
f : hey , we should watch the kids more carefully when there in the pool . did you ever hear about secondary drowning ? m : no , never heard of it . is that like when you get water up your nose ? f : do n't joke about it ! i learned it from the internet . some children die each year because they fall into a pool or a lake , but they did n't drown right away . someone pulled them out of the water and they seemed ok for the first day . but a lot of water got into their lungs , and the next day , they died .
train_79
D
[ "m : wait ! i do n't know why you do n't want to help me . you are the best student in class !", "m : wait ! i do n't know why you do n't want to help me . you do n't even have time tomorrow ?", "m : i am so glad that you are willing to help me with my exam . i know that you are new here , so i can help you if you need anything . see you !", "m : i am so glad that you are willing to help me . i know that you are new here , so i can help you if you need anything . see you !" ]
m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner . m : ah , that 's bad for me . i have a meeting for the torch . f : the what ? m : the torch , you know , the campus literary magazine . it comes out once a month . f : oh , sorry . i just got transferred here a month ago . m : i 'll give you a copy of our magazine . so anyway , what about tomorrow ? after lunch , baby ? f : ok. see you around then .
train_790
A
[ "m : okay , i 'll consider about the ad cost from the size and the frequency .", "m : okay , i 'll consider about the internet cost from the size and the frequency .", "m : okay , i 'll consider about the ad cost from the content and the size .", "m : okay , i 'll consider about the ad cost from the popularity and the content ." ]
m : excuse me , is this the ad department ? f : can i help you ? m : yeah , i want to know how to advertise in your newspaper . f : there are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost ? one , how big is your ad ? second , how often do you want it to be in the paper ? the bigger and more frequent you ad is , the more it costs .
train_791
B
[ "m : okay , weekday ads are more expensive in your website .", "m : okay , i 'll choose weekend ads , the more expensive one , for my wife 's new clothes shop .", "m : okay , i 'll choose weekend ads , the more expensive one , to advertise in your website .", "m : okay , i prefer holiday ads , the more expensive one , to advertise in your website ." ]
m : excuse me , is this the ad department ? f : can i help you ? m : yeah , i want to know how to advertise in your newspaper . f : there are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost ? one , how big is your ad ? second , how often do you want it to be in the paper ? the bigger and more frequent you ad is , the more it costs . m : ok. can you tell me what kind i should choose ? f : usually weekend ads are more expensive as more people read the paper then . what do you want to advertise , anyway ?
train_792
A
[ "f : you 're welcome . i hope you can have a nice discussion with your wife . see you tomorrow .", "f : you 're welcome . you can look for other ways for your ad about your new clothes shop .", "f : you 're welcome . you can pay for an ad for your new clothes shop right now .", "f : you 're welcome . i 'm glad that you do n't need to discuss with your wife . you can pay for it now ." ]
m : excuse me , is this the ad department ? f : can i help you ? m : yeah , i want to know how to advertise in your newspaper . f : there are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost ? one , how big is your ad ? second , how often do you want it to be in the paper ? the bigger and more frequent you ad is , the more it costs . m : ok. can you tell me what kind i should choose ? f : usually weekend ads are more expensive as more people read the paper then . what do you want to advertise , anyway ? m : my wife 's new clothes shop . any recommendation ? f : it 's helpful if you can tell me your potential customers . for instance , we know what parts of the newspaper are more likely to be read by women and on what days they read them . m : great . i will ask my wife . she knows lots about her customers . i 'll come back tomorrow . thanks .
train_793
B
[ "m : i do n't know about wednesday . thursday is in memory of the god of wind .", "m : i do n't know about wednesday . thursday is in memory of the god of thunder .", "m : i do n't know about wednesday . thursday is in memory of the god of fire .", "m : wednesday is in memory of the god of thunder ." ]
m : do you know why thursday is called thursday ? f : huh ? what are you talking about ? m : ok. let me put my question this way . do you know who thor is ? f : thor ? you mean the god in norse mythology . m : correct . so thursday actually is thor 's day in memory of the god of thunder . f : that 's new to me . what about wednesday ?
train_794
A
[ "f : oh , mr.thursday is mr.wednesday 's son .", "f : oh , mr.thursday is mr.wednesday 's father .", "f : oh , mr.thursday is mr.wednesday 's brother .", "f : oh , mr.wednesday is mr.thursday 's son ." ]
m : do you know why thursday is called thursday ? f : huh ? what are you talking about ? m : ok. let me put my question this way . do you know who thor is ? f : thor ? you mean the god in norse mythology . m : correct . so thursday actually is thor 's day in memory of the god of thunder . f : that 's new to me . what about wednesday ? m : well , we can consider mr. wednesday as mr. thursdays ' father . f : what ? m : wednesday actually is woden 's day , and woden is the old english for the god odin , thor 's father .
train_795
B
[ "m : so there are mountains with rare animals in your hometown london .", "m : tree leaves changing colors in autumn sounds very beautiful .", "m : so there are hundreds of beautiful waterfalls in paris .", "m : i have never seen tree leaves changing colors in autumn in japan ." ]
m : so , misaki , you 're from japan , right ? f : yes , i 'm from akita , the northern japan . m : what is it like ? f : there are a lot of mountains . and you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall .
train_796
D
[ "m : you must miss them very much since you have n't seen them since a month ago .", "m : so you left your hometown a week ago .", "m : you must miss them very much since you have n't seen them since half a month ago .", "m : so you have just visited your parents a week ago ." ]
m : so , misaki , you 're from japan , right ? f : yes , i 'm from akita , the northern japan . m : what is it like ? f : there are a lot of mountains . and you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall . m : sounds beautiful . f : yeah , in my home , yashima town , there are only 6,000 people . but there is an amazing waterfall which i consider to be the best in japan , really tall and wide . m : cool . so when is the last time you went home ? f : 7 days ago . my parents still live there .
train_797
C
[ "f : i want to deliver some furniture .", "f : i want to look at an apartment for my brother .", "f : ok , let me look at this apartment .", "f : let 's have a meal together ." ]
f : hi , i 've only just arrived . m : oh , good . now here are the keys . let 's go in . there are 2 apartments . the one for rent is on the right . do come in . f : thank you . i like the carpet . the color is nice , is n't it ? m : yes , and this apartment is in good condition . here is your lounge .
train_798
C
[ "f : i really like the design of the carpet .", "f : i really like the color of the book .", "f : i really like the color of the carpet .", "f : i really like the quality of the carpet ." ]
f : hi , i 've only just arrived . m : oh , good . now here are the keys . let 's go in . there are 2 apartments . the one for rent is on the right . do come in . f : thank you . i like the carpet . the color is nice , is n't it ? m : yes , and this apartment is in good condition . here is your lounge .
train_799
D
[ "m : ok , you stand in front of the garden . i 'll take a picture of you", "m : please stand near the flowers . it will be nice to take pictures here", "m : please stand near the falls , i 'll take the third photo of you .", "m : ah ! stand near the falls . it 's perfect for taking pictures ." ]
m : what a nice garden ! look at these flowers . f : that would be a good shot . can you take my picture here , dear ? please try to get the garden in the frame as well . m : alright . would you please stand closer to the flowers ? good . smile . say cheese . ok , got it . that 's terrific . f : thanks . could you take one more from this angle ? m : no problem . got it ! f : now let 's take one together . m : do you know how to set it to take a picture of the 2 of us ? f : let me see . we just push this button . ok , come here ! m : ok. here i come ! f : cheese ! m : did it come out ? f : yes , but it 's a little dark . m : never mind . let 's go to the falls and try again . f : ok , let 's go .
train_8
A
[ "f : i also think children should enjoy themselves , but i 'm afraid they are in danger .", "f : i also want the children to have fun , but since you told me secondary drowning , i 've always been worried about them .", "f : thank you for thinking that children should should be watched closely .", "f : so , you think i 'm creating something ? why do you think so ?" ]
f : hey , we should watch the kids more carefully when there in the pool . did you ever hear about secondary drowning ? m : no , never heard of it . is that like when you get water up your nose ? f : do n't joke about it ! i learned it from the internet . some children die each year because they fall into a pool or a lake , but they did n't drown right away . someone pulled them out of the water and they seemed ok for the first day . but a lot of water got into their lungs , and the next day , they died . m : it happens very rarely . we have to let the kids have fun . we ca n't protect them too much .
train_80
B
[ "m : as you can see it has a good size .", "m : as you can see the kitchen is adequately equipped .", "m : as you can see it has been newly painted .", "m : as you can see the living room is adequately equipped ." ]
f : hi , i 've only just arrived . m : oh , good . now here are the keys . let 's go in . there are 2 apartments . the one for rent is on the right . do come in . f : thank you . i like the carpet . the color is nice , is n't it ? m : yes , and this apartment is in good condition . here is your lounge . f : where would we eat ? m : there is this corner here , or you can use your kitchen . come and see . f : the kitchen is quite small . m : yes , but it has everything , cooker , fridge , even a dishwasher . f : and there are lots of cupboards .
train_800
C
[ "f : i will go downtown to have a look .", "f : i will talk with my friend about the book .", "f : i will talk with my friend about the apartment .", "f : i 'll just make payment ." ]
f : hi , i 've only just arrived . m : oh , good . now here are the keys . let 's go in . there are 2 apartments . the one for rent is on the right . do come in . f : thank you . i like the carpet . the color is nice , is n't it ? m : yes , and this apartment is in good condition . here is your lounge . f : where would we eat ? m : there is this corner here , or you can use your kitchen . come and see . f : the kitchen is quite small . m : yes , but it has everything , cooker , fridge , even a dishwasher . f : and there are lots of cupboards . m : let me show you the bedrooms . this is the smaller one . f : it 's a good size , though . m : now come into the other bedroom . you can see the bathroom too . f : yes , it is very nice . but i will have to ask my friend first and we will come together . i understand it is $ 800 a month . m : yes , but a few blocks downtown would be much more expensive .
train_801
C
[ "f : yes , jack . the snow is so light in the evening .", "f : sure . it is such a heavy rain , jack . i like it .", "f : you are right , jack . the snow is really heavy .", "f : you are right , jack . we only have little snow in the night ." ]
m : good morning , mary . you are up early . f : good morning , jack . it 's cold today . m : it always gets cold after a heavy snowfall . actually , we have n't seen much snow here for years . the snow is at least 4 inches deep .
train_802
C
[ "f : ok. i see . it is hot in the morning and a bit colder in the afternoon .", "f : great . the weather will be very warm in the afternoon , just like the morning .", "f : that is great . the weather will be less cold in the afternoon . we should enjoy it .", "f : sure . after the heavy rain , the weather will be less cold in the afternoon . do not be worry ." ]
m : good morning , mary . you are up early . f : good morning , jack . it 's cold today . m : it always gets cold after a heavy snowfall . actually , we have n't seen much snow here for years . the snow is at least 4 inches deep . f : i love snow . when i was a child , i made snowballs and would always go playing in the snow . do you like skating , jack ? m : yes , of course . i hope the lakes will freeze over soon . f : so do i. by the way , did you hear the weather forecast this morning ? m : yes . it said partly cloudy today with a strong wind from the northwest . the highest temperature will only be 6 below 0 at least in the morning . but in the afternoon , it will rise a little bit .
train_803
C
[ "f : thanks for inviting me . i will go skating with you tomorrow .", "f : you are right . i should go out by car after the heavy rain .", "f : thank you very much . i will be careful when i go out by car .", "f : sure . since you do not like skating , we should throw snowballs ." ]
m : good morning , mary . you are up early . f : good morning , jack . it 's cold today . m : it always gets cold after a heavy snowfall . actually , we have n't seen much snow here for years . the snow is at least 4 inches deep . f : i love snow . when i was a child , i made snowballs and would always go playing in the snow . do you like skating , jack ? m : yes , of course . i hope the lakes will freeze over soon . f : so do i. by the way , did you hear the weather forecast this morning ? m : yes . it said partly cloudy today with a strong wind from the northwest . the highest temperature will only be 6 below 0 at least in the morning . but in the afternoon , it will rise a little bit . f : then the beautiful snow might melt away . m : and we will get big eyes on roads . so be careful when you go out in the car .
train_804
B
[ "m : we can see snow here every year . it is good that you still love snow .", "m : it is great that you still love snow now . you must enjoy this heavy snow .", "m : i know you used to love snow , but now you hate snow very much .", "m : since you love the cold weather , we should not go out . it is hot today ." ]
m : good morning , mary . you are up early . f : good morning , jack . it 's cold today . m : it always gets cold after a heavy snowfall . actually , we have n't seen much snow here for years . the snow is at least 4 inches deep . f : i love snow . when i was a child , i made snowballs and would always go playing in the snow . do you like skating , jack ?
train_805
B
[ "f : sure . four seats upstairs . i bet you choose seats upstairs only because they are close to the stage , right ?", "f : sure . four seats upstairs . those seats are cheaper .", "f : sure . four seats upstairs . but seats downstairs are cheaper . are you sure you do n't want them ?", "f : sure . four seats upstairs . i bet you choose seats upstairs only because they are more comfortable , right ?" ]
m : i 'd like to book seats for the merchant of venice , please . f : yes , of course , sir . m : have you got any seats downstairs , please ? f : yes , we have . m : how much are they , please ? f : $ 3.75 each . m : are there any seats at $ 2.50 ? f : yes , there are , but upstairs . for how many ? m : for 4 , please .
train_806
A
[ "m : the play lasts two hours and a half ? that 's long .", "m : the play on sunday lasts two hours and a half ? that 's long .", "m : the play only lasts about an hour and a half ? that 's short .", "m : why does the play last more than 3 hours ? it 's too long ." ]
m : i 'd like to book seats for the merchant of venice , please . f : yes , of course , sir . m : have you got any seats downstairs , please ? f : yes , we have . m : how much are they , please ? f : $ 3.75 each . m : are there any seats at $ 2.50 ? f : yes , there are , but upstairs . for how many ? m : for 4 , please . f : for which night ? m : what about saturday , october twenty-first ? f : i can give you 4 seats in row 8. ok ? m : right . how long will the performance last ? f : two and a half hours .
train_807
B
[ "f : so you felt that your head is in pain after getting up today .", "f : is your headache serious now ? does any other part hurt ?", "f : you got a flu , but you does n't feel any pain in head , right ?", "f : oh , a running nose , which i can see , and no headache ." ]
m : i keep feeling dizzy and i 've got a headache . f : how long has this been going on ? m : it came on yesterday .
train_808
A
[ "f : no need to worry , as the headache started only from yesterday . just relax .", "f : you should have come soon after you felt uneasy the day before yesterday .", "f : as you come one day after you felt the flu , just take pills and keep working .", "f : you come four days after your felt the headache , so it becomes a bit serious ." ]
m : i keep feeling dizzy and i 've got a headache . f : how long has this been going on ? m : it came on yesterday . f : you probably work long hours . m : what should i do ?
train_809
D
[ "f : now that your job is cooking food for the students , you can ask them what they like to eat .", "f : then you should tell them that you have improved meals ' nutritional value , it 's your job to tell them .", "f : as more and more students prefer to buy meals here , you must very busy everyday when serving food for the students .", "f : yes . you must have heard many complaints about the food here when you are serving ." ]
f : hi , rob . do you mind if i eat lunch with you ? m : no , mrs. evans , not at all . f : thanks . i 've just heard you study nutrition and you 've got quite a lot of experience working in the cafeteria , so i wonder if you are interested in a small project we 're doing this term . m : what is the project about ? f : more and more students prefer not to buy meals here and we want to attract them back . i want to know what the students would like to eat . your job will be finding this out . of course , i also like to hear any of your ideas . m : well , if the menus were changed , maybe i would n't have to listen to so much criticism this term . you know , everyone in the nutrition class sees me when i serve food here , so they always complain to me about the food here .
train_81
B
[ "f : so you ate bread and milk for breakfast and nothing else since then .", "f : your breakfast was bread and milk . there should n't be any problem .", "f : a cheeseburger and meat , that 's a lot for your breakfast .", "f : you had a putting and two cans of coke for breakfast ?" ]
f : henry , you do n't look very well . are you ok ? m : i 'm afraid i have a serious stomachache . f : there is nothing wrong with your lunch ? what did you eat before that ? m : you know i had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast . but that was n't enough for me . i felt hungry . so i bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream .
train_810
C
[ "m : i know my stomach aches because i ate too fast .", "m : indeed , i ate too much before . now my stomach aches and i ca n't eat any lunch .", "m : ok , now i understand . i wo n't eat so much next time . i want to protect my stomach .", "m : you 're right . i should n't run so fast after lunch . that 's why my stomach aches ." ]
f : henry , you do n't look very well . are you ok ? m : i 'm afraid i have a serious stomachache . f : there is nothing wrong with your lunch ? what did you eat before that ? m : you know i had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast . but that was n't enough for me . i felt hungry . so i bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream . f : you ate that much shortly after breakfast ? that 's not good for you . what did you do after that ? m : i had a pe lesson . we had a test and i needed to run quickly . i finished 200 meters in just 24 seconds . here was a pretty good record . i felt thirsty after that , so i drank two cans of coke . hmm , i ate a mango pudding afterwards . f : a cheeseburger , an ice cream , two cans of coke and a mango pudding , then you have your lunch with vegetables , meat and rice . no one eats in this way . it 's ridiculous . no wonder you have a stomachache .
train_811
A
[ "f : anyway , at least you got a good record in the pe test . congratulations !", "f : you felt hungry after the pe lesson ? no wonder you ate so much .", "f : you finished the 400 meters in just 42 seconds in the pe test . that 's amazing !", "f : i do n't understand why your stomach aches , since you only ate meat and rice for lunch ." ]
f : henry , you do n't look very well . are you ok ? m : i 'm afraid i have a serious stomachache . f : there is nothing wrong with your lunch ? what did you eat before that ? m : you know i had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast . but that was n't enough for me . i felt hungry . so i bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream . f : you ate that much shortly after breakfast ? that 's not good for you . what did you do after that ? m : i had a pe lesson . we had a test and i needed to run quickly . i finished 200 meters in just 24 seconds . here was a pretty good record . i felt thirsty after that , so i drank two cans of coke . hmm , i ate a mango pudding afterwards .
train_812
A
[ "m : come on , do n't say it 's silly to eat in my way . i will change .", "m : i understand that you may think my way of eating is strange .", "m : wow , so you agree that it 's healthy to eat in my way ?", "m : yeah , i know that i only eat cakes for lunch . no wonder you feel this is ridiculous ." ]
f : henry , you do n't look very well . are you ok ? m : i 'm afraid i have a serious stomachache . f : there is nothing wrong with your lunch ? what did you eat before that ? m : you know i had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast . but that was n't enough for me . i felt hungry . so i bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream . f : you ate that much shortly after breakfast ? that 's not good for you . what did you do after that ? m : i had a pe lesson . we had a test and i needed to run quickly . i finished 200 meters in just 24 seconds . here was a pretty good record . i felt thirsty after that , so i drank two cans of coke . hmm , i ate a mango pudding afterwards . f : a cheeseburger , an ice cream , two cans of coke and a mango pudding , then you have your lunch with vegetables , meat and rice . no one eats in this way . it 's ridiculous . no wonder you have a stomachache .
train_813
D
[ "f : why are hiding my questions ? are they too direct to you to answer ?", "f : why do these people make up successful stories for you even though you are not ?", "f : iyou care too much about your privacy , you should show your real life instead of making up stories .", "f : i see that , some people are always making up stories for you to catch more attentions ." ]
f : mr. sharp , thank you for giving me this interview . so , my first question is , are you happy with your life ? m : am i happy ? you may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly . the others dared not because they were afraid i might say yes . they wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me . f : what kind of stories ? m : brian sharpe , author of over 100 historical novels , lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from sydney . but is he happy ? ( ? ) . f : is that why you have refused many interviews ? m : i 'm tired of being told that i must be unhappy because i 'm rich and successful . i 'm not unhappy .
train_814
D
[ "m : living a lonely and poor life , actually i care little about my writing style .", "m : indeed i am rich , but i do n't feel any happiness because i am always alone .", "m : dan brown is a successful and happy man , but i am not .", "m : although i have gained success and happiness , i am always pursing an innovation in writing ." ]
f : mr. sharp , thank you for giving me this interview . so , my first question is , are you happy with your life ? m : am i happy ? you may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly . the others dared not because they were afraid i might say yes . they wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me . f : what kind of stories ? m : brian sharpe , author of over 100 historical novels , lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from sydney . but is he happy ? ( ? ) . f : is that why you have refused many interviews ? m : i 'm tired of being told that i must be unhappy because i 'm rich and successful . i 'm not unhappy . f : understood . and i 'm wondering if you follow a similar pattern of writing .
train_815
D
[ "m : thank you , the reason that my stories are non-realistic because i do n't want to reveal my real life .", "m : thanks , it is one of my goals to write over 100 historical novels one day but it 's a long way to go .", "m : i do n't like follow a fixed pattern but i want to follow the non-realistic writing style .", "m : thanks , following a fixed pattern is a tedious job and i want something brand new ." ]
f : mr. sharp , thank you for giving me this interview . so , my first question is , are you happy with your life ? m : am i happy ? you may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly . the others dared not because they were afraid i might say yes . they wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me . f : what kind of stories ? m : brian sharpe , author of over 100 historical novels , lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from sydney . but is he happy ? ( ? ) . f : is that why you have refused many interviews ? m : i 'm tired of being told that i must be unhappy because i 'm rich and successful . i 'm not unhappy . f : understood . and i 'm wondering if you follow a similar pattern of writing . m : i know what you mean . do i write similar stories ? i say no . f : so , how do you create your heroes ? m : my heroes live ? they think for themselves . all their stories are drawn from life , my life , my friends ' lives , including my friends in many books . f : sounds good to me .
train_816
A
[ "m : oh , you just need to drive us there and play bowling with us , that would be fun .", "m : come on , you just need to drive us there and we 'll pay the movie tickets for you .", "m : well , i 'll discuss the homework with you , but since you have finished all your homework right now , why not let us discuss now ?", "m : come on , since you have finished all your homework right now , why not come to jerry 's apartment with us ?" ]
m : mary , this is mike . listen , jerry and i wanted to go bowling tomorrow night , but we do n't have a way to get there . if you drive , we 'll pick up the tab for the bowling . how about it ? f : well , it sounds like fun . but actually i 've really got a lot of homework to do just now .
train_817
B
[ "m : just do n't worry about the chemisrty class on monday , that 's really good news you will come with us .", "m : alright , do n't worry about that , you will definitely have a good performance in yoru chemistry exam .", "m : well , do n't worry about that , you will definitely have a good performance in yoru english exam .", "m : i 'm glad to hear that you will join us , and do n't worry about the book report you are going to hand in on monday , that 's not difficult ." ]
m : mary , this is mike . listen , jerry and i wanted to go bowling tomorrow night , but we do n't have a way to get there . if you drive , we 'll pick up the tab for the bowling . how about it ? f : well , it sounds like fun . but actually i 've really got a lot of homework to do just now . m : oh , come on , mary . it 'll be fun . make you relax . you 'll study better . f : i really ca n't . i 've got a chemistry exam on monday . and a book report due on tuesday which i 'm really getting nervous about . i do n't think i 'd enjoy it much . but thanks a lot for thinking of me . sorry , i ca n't help you out .
train_818
D
[ "m : so you have to look after the kids of your boss , justin , right ? sounds boring .", "m : do n't you think it 's wasteful to look after your friend justin 's kids on holiday ?", "m : oh , both you and your husband justin can be with your kids during holiday .", "m : you are a wonderful mother for spending time with you kids while your husband is away ." ]
m : so what are you going to do over the holidays , merry ? are you going anywhere ? f : i really wanted to go somewhere . you know , swim , walk on the beach . but i doubt we 'll be able to do those now . we 're going to be here over the break . m : how come ? f : justin 's got to work . just yesterday , his boss called him in and told him he had to work . then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation . so justin 's got to cover for him . well , anyway , i 'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work .
train_819
A
[ "m : i do n't know , but if you want me to collect students ' opinions about meals , i will try as you want .", "m : so you want me to give nutrition lessons to students as more and more students prefer to buy meals here , do n't you ?", "m : i do n't know , although they never complain to me about the food here , if you want me to collect students ' opinions about meals , i will do it .", "m : i think it 's hard for me to find more students to work in the cafeteria although more and more students prefer to buy meals here ." ]
f : hi , rob . do you mind if i eat lunch with you ? m : no , mrs. evans , not at all . f : thanks . i 've just heard you study nutrition and you 've got quite a lot of experience working in the cafeteria , so i wonder if you are interested in a small project we 're doing this term . m : what is the project about ? f : more and more students prefer not to buy meals here and we want to attract them back . i want to know what the students would like to eat . your job will be finding this out . of course , i also like to hear any of your ideas . m : well , if the menus were changed , maybe i would n't have to listen to so much criticism this term . you know , everyone in the nutrition class sees me when i serve food here , so they always complain to me about the food here . f : that makes you perfect for the project . would you be interested ? m : i 'm not sure . what sort of changes are you thinking of ? f : we 'd like to make some changes in the way we prepare the food and we want to give students more choices . do you think that will appeal to the students ?
train_82
A
[ "m : you are such a wonderful mother ! you will stay with your kids during holiday .", "m : oh , you need to work at the office , but who will look after your kids ?", "m : so you are planning to go swimming while justin stays with the kids , right ?", "m : so both you and justin will stay with your kids , are n't you ? how nice !" ]
m : so what are you going to do over the holidays , merry ? are you going anywhere ? f : i really wanted to go somewhere . you know , swim , walk on the beach . but i doubt we 'll be able to do those now . we 're going to be here over the break . m : how come ? f : justin 's got to work . just yesterday , his boss called him in and told him he had to work . then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation . so justin 's got to cover for him . well , anyway , i 'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work .
train_820
B
[ "m : i want to buy a coat for my father as a birthday present .", "m : that 's a good idea . my dad 's wallet is broken . i 'll just buy him a new one .", "m : my mother will love it . it will be a mother 's day gift .", "m : this wallet will be my teacher 's day gift to my english teacher ." ]
m : i 'm looking for a father 's day gift . can you help me ? f : ok. how about getting your father a new wallet ? this brown leather one is only $ 25 .
train_821
B
[ "f : if you do n't like the design of this brown leather wallet , you can look at the blue one , which is the fashion this year .", "f : this price is too expensive for a student . i can recommend a cheaper one .", "f : your father likes black , sorry , we do n't have black wallet at the moment .", "f : as a student , this game is too expensive for you to afford ." ]
m : i 'm looking for a father 's day gift . can you help me ? f : ok. how about getting your father a new wallet ? this brown leather one is only $ 25 . m : emm , the design is good and the color is my father 's favorite . however , i do n't have that much money . i 'm just a student .
train_822
C
[ "f : how much money did your classmate lent you ?", "f : you saved your pocket money to buy your father a gift , he must be very happy .", "f : what kind of housework do you do for your mother to earn money ?", "f : you got a computer for helping your mom with the housework . that 's great ." ]
m : i 'm looking for a father 's day gift . can you help me ? f : ok. how about getting your father a new wallet ? this brown leather one is only $ 25 . m : emm , the design is good and the color is my father 's favorite . however , i do n't have that much money . i 'm just a student . f : ok. how much do you have ? m : $ 10 . i have been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money . this is all i have .
train_823
D
[ "m : ok , after i buy the tie , i still have $ 10 to play the game .", "m : here 's $ 10 . you need to give me $ 8 back .", "m : so i can get this tie for only $ 2 ?", "m : then i can use the remaining $ 2 to buy my mother a present ." ]
m : i 'm looking for a father 's day gift . can you help me ? f : ok. how about getting your father a new wallet ? this brown leather one is only $ 25 . m : emm , the design is good and the color is my father 's favorite . however , i do n't have that much money . i 'm just a student . f : ok. how much do you have ? m : $ 10 . i have been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money . this is all i have . f : hmm , how about this tie ? m : that 's really pretty , but the price tag says $ 15 . i know i do n't have that much . f : well , the tie is on sale now . it costs $ 8 only .
train_824
D
[ "m : wow , the books in this library are so interesting !", "m : yes , i have a fever and i want to buy some medicine .", "m : so people with ear problems can come to this hospital .", "m : that 's great ! i need the doctors in this hospital ." ]
f : good morning , young man . what 's your name , please ? m : my name is zhang ming . i 'm 12 years old now . can you introduce your doctors ? f : we doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places . people with eye problems can come to us . we give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free .
train_825
C
[ "f : even if you had 7 years of eye problem since you were 8 , we could cure it .", "f : you are 20 years old now , so you had the eye problem for 5 years .", "f : you mean you have had the eye problem for five years , right ?", "f : why you can see things clearly ? you said you had 12 years of eye problems ." ]
f : good morning , young man . what 's your name , please ? m : my name is zhang ming . i 'm 12 years old now . can you introduce your doctors ? f : we doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places . people with eye problems can come to us . we give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free . m : i started to have problems with my eyes when i was 7. now i ca n't see things clearly . can you help me ?
train_826
C
[ "m : really ? if i do n't need to pay much , i 'm willing to receive treatment right now .", "m : i 'm afraid that i could n't pay a lot of money to treat my sister 's eye problem .", "m : thank you . you are so nice that i can receive treatment without payment .", "m : my sister will be very happy if she know she can cure her eye for free ." ]
f : good morning , young man . what 's your name , please ? m : my name is zhang ming . i 'm 12 years old now . can you introduce your doctors ? f : we doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places . people with eye problems can come to us . we give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free . m : i started to have problems with my eyes when i was 7. now i ca n't see things clearly . can you help me ? f : yes , of course . we 'll try our best . m : my parents do n't have enough money for the medicine or the operation . f : do n't worry . we get donations from all over the world . you do n't have to pay .
train_827
C
[ "m : you really care about prices .", "m : you never care about color .", "m : you 're really picky about color .", "m : you never care about whether it is comfort or not ." ]
f : well , i 'd like to think about the chair . i like it , but white gets dirty so quickly . m : oh , it washes very easily . a little soap and water will remove any spots . f : well . m : look ! a few weeks ago , another customer called me up and ordered the second one for her father . she thought the chair was great . f : yes , it is really comfortable . there is no doubt about it , but the decision is up to you . you can look around and come back if you like . of course i ca n't guarantee the chair will still be here . is this the only one you have ?
train_828
D
[ "f : dear , i 'd rather choose this color .", "f : dear daughter , i want this chair .", "f : i want to buy this house .", "f : i want to buy this chair ." ]
f : well , i 'd like to think about the chair . i like it , but white gets dirty so quickly . m : oh , it washes very easily . a little soap and water will remove any spots . f : well . m : look ! a few weeks ago , another customer called me up and ordered the second one for her father . she thought the chair was great . f : yes , it is really comfortable . there is no doubt about it , but the decision is up to you . you can look around and come back if you like . of course i ca n't guarantee the chair will still be here . is this the only one you have ? m : the last one in stock . they 've been selling like hot cakes .
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