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[ "M: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?", "W: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.", "M: Any special reasons?", "W: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite interesting, and you will meet a lot of audience.", "M: And you will have to please them too.", "W: Well, you do it in any job, don't you?", "M: And what do your parents think about it?", "W: They don't quite agree to my idea. That's the only trouble.", "M: Yes. Urn... my parents try to send me to an art college because they want me to be an actor.", "W: Then what will you do?", "M: Well... I haven't decided yet. But I usually get my own way in the end." ]	[ { "answer": "A singer.", "choice": [ "A singer.", "An actress.", "A teacher." ], "question": "What is the girl likely to be?" }, { "answer": "She is good at singing.", "choice": [ "Her parents agree to her idea.", "She is good at singing.", "She wants to please the audience." ], "question": "Why does the girl want to take up singing?" }, { "answer": "To go to an art college.", "choice": [ "To go to an art college.", "To meet the audience.", "To sing songs." ], "question": "What do the young man's parents want him to do?" } ]	3-252
[ "W: Yesterday I met Mike in the street.", "M: It's impossible. He left for London the day before yesterday and hasn't come back yet." ]	[ { "answer": "A man", "choice": [ "A man", "A book", "A building" ], "question": "What are they probably talking about?" } ]	13-218
[ "W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.", "M: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoon" ]	[ { "answer": "They shouldn't change their plan.", "choice": [ "They shouldn't change their plan.", "They'd better change their mind.", "The tennis game won't last long." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	5-69
[ "M: Hello! May 1 speak to Mrs. Arnold?", "W: Speaking.", "M: This is Sparkle Company. You are one of the lucky housewives chosen to receive our free soap.", "W: That's very nice of you. But I'd rather go on using what I've always used. Thanks just the same." ]	[ { "answer": "In her house.", "choice": [ "In a soap factory.", "In her house.", "At an information desk." ], "question": "Where is the woman?" } ]	2-4
[ "W: This week's program Up Your Street takes you to Harrogate, a small town in Yorkshire. Harrogate became a fashionable resort during Victorian times, when people came to take a bath in the mineral waters. Today, few people come to visit the town for its mineral waters. Instead, Harrogate has become a popular town for people to retire to. Its clean air, attractive parks, and the absence of any industry, make this an ideal spot for people looking for a quiet life. Now, to tell us more about Harrogate, I have with me Tom Percival, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Tom, one of the things visitor notices about Harrogate is the large area of open park land right down into the middle of the town. Can you tell us more about it?", "M: Yes, certainly. The area is called the Stray.", "W: Why the Stray?", "M: It's called that because in the old days, people let their cattle stray on the area, which was common land.", "W: Oh, I see.", "M: Then, we've changes in farming and in land ownership. The Stray became part of the land owned by Harrogate.", "W: And is it protected?", "M: Oh, yes, indeed. As a special law, no one can build anything on the stray. It's protected forever.", "W: So it will always be park land?", "M: That's right. As you can see, some of the Stray is used for sports fields.", "W: I believe it looks lovely in the spring.", "M: Yes, it does. There're spring flowers on the old trees, and people visit the town just to see the flowers." ]	[ { "answer": "In a resort town.", "choice": [ "In a botanical garden.", "In a lecture room.", "In a resort town." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" }, { "answer": "It is an ideal place for people to retire to.", "choice": [ "It is an ideal place for people to retire to.", "It is at the center of the fashion industry.", "It remains very attractive with its mineral waters." ], "question": "What do we learn about modern Harrogate?" }, { "answer": "It is protected as parkland by a special law.", "choice": [ "It was named after a land owner in the old days.", "It is located in the eastern part of Harrogate.", "It is protected as parkland by a special law." ], "question": "What does the man say about the area called the Stray?" }, { "answer": "The beautiful flowers.", "choice": [ "The beautiful flowers.", "The refreshing air.", "The mineral waters." ], "question": "What attracts people most in the Stray during the spring time?" } ]	5-588
[ "M: Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course.", "W: I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester.", "M: You need to try a little harder, okay?", "W: I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of my house, and my brother is in the hospital.", "M: I'm sorry to hear that, but this is the 7th paper you've turned in late.", "W: I promise I'll get the next one in on time. Just please don't fail me.", "M: I'll give you one more chance, but just one. Don't let me down." ]	[ { "answer": "Teacher and student.", "choice": [ "Teacher and student.", "Parent and child.", "Boss and employee." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "Sorry.", "choice": [ "Annoyed.", "Let down.", "Sorry." ], "question": "How does the woman most likely feel?" } ]	4-1080
[ "W: Well, Mr Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after-work activities.", "M: I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on. While I'm running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I'm sometimes surprised to find that I've managed to solve a problem that was on my mind. Next year I'm going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race - 26 miles, or 42 kilometres - and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to do it. I worry a bit about getting old and I'd like to prove to myself that I'm still almost as fit as I was twenty years ago. I'm interested in climbing as well as running. I'll never become an expert climber, but I know what I'm doing in the mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1000 metres, so we decide to follow different hobbies.", "W: You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr Smith. Thanks for your interesting talk." ]	[ { "answer": "Running and climbing.", "choice": [ "Running and thinking.", "Running and jumping.", "Running and climbing." ], "question": "What are the man's hobbies?" }, { "answer": "To keep fit and healthy.", "choice": [ "To keep fit and healthy.", "To do some cross-country running.", "To finish a course in physical training." ], "question": "What is the main reason for the man to run every day?" }, { "answer": "Enter for the London Marathon.", "choice": [ "Enter for the London Marathon.", "Do a cross-country running.", "Climb the Alps with his wife." ], "question": "What is the man going to do next year?" }, { "answer": "His ways of physical training.", "choice": [ "Training for a professional athlete.", "His ways of physical training.", "How to do cross-country running." ], "question": "What is the man's main topic?" } ]	17-11
[ "Man: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?", "Micky: A toy car and walkie-talkies.", "Man: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?", "Emily: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.", "Man: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house, Micky?", "Micky: Um, go down the chimney ...", "Man: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?", "Micky: Yeah!", "Man: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?", "Emily: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.", "Man: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could we give them, Micky?", "Micky: Um, apples.", "Man: Ah, that's good. And, uh ...", "Emily: Oranges and bananas.", "Man: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?", "Emily: Um, seven.", "Man: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming." ]	[ { "answer": "a toy train", "choice": [ "a toy train", "a play car", "hand-held radio receiver-transmitters" ], "question": "What does the little boy NOT ask for Christmas?" }, { "answer": "dolls", "choice": [ "dolls", "Barbie playhouse", "marbles" ], "question": "What does the girl want for Christmas?" }, { "answer": "apples, oranges, and cookies", "choice": [ "cookies, apples, and carrots", "hot chocolate, oranges, and corn", "apples, oranges, and cookies" ], "question": "What are some of the foods the children want to prepare for Santa's reindeer?" }, { "answer": "7:00 p.m.", "choice": [ "7:00 p.m.", "8:00 p.m.", "9:00 p.m." ], "question": "What time do they plan to go to bed?" }, { "answer": "down the chimney", "choice": [ "through the back door", "down the chimney", "through a basement window" ], "question": "How is Santa going to enter the house?" } ]	1-6
[ "M: Would you like something to drink, Mum?", "W: Yes, give me some coffee, please. No milk, no sugar.", "M: Certainly.", "W: My friend is coming in a minute, and he loves sweet juice. What kind of juice do you recommend?", "M: We have apple juice and strawberry juice. They're both sweet. But recommend strawberry juice. It's upon ordinary. And the apple juice was made yesterday, and stored in the refrigerator." ]	[ { "answer": "Milk.", "choice": [ "Milk.", "Juice.", "Coffee." ], "question": "What has the woman ordered for herself?" }, { "answer": "It's fresher.", "choice": [ "It's sweeter.", "It's fresher.", "It's colder." ], "question": "Why does the man recommend strawberry juice?" } ]	7-364
[ "W: I hear you like apple best.", "M: Next to banana." ]	[ { "answer": "Banana.", "choice": [ "Apple.", "Banana.", "Orange." ], "question": "What does the man like best?" } ]	21-228
[ "W: I'd like to buy these two chairs. How much are they?", "M: They are 45 dollars each or 80 dollars for the pair." ]	[ { "answer": "80 dollars.", "choice": [ "45 dollars.", "80 dollars.", "90 dollars." ], "question": "How much do these two chairs cost?" } ]	3-104
[ "M: Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Smith, please?", "W: Speaking." ]	[ { "answer": "Mrs. Smith.", "choice": [ "Mrs. Smith.", "Mr. Smith.", "The man's friend." ], "question": "Who is the woman?" } ]	12-198
[ "M: Is that Ann?", "W: Yes.", "M: This is Mike. How are things with you?", "W: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy.", "M: Busy? But you've finished all your exams?", "W: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.", "M: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on.", "W: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him.", "M: What a pity! How about the weekend then?", "W: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents.", "M: What about next week sometime?", "W: Maybe." ]	[ { "answer": "Over the phone.", "choice": [ "In the street.", "At the woman's home.", "Over the phone." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" }, { "answer": "Meet her friend at the station.", "choice": [ "Help her sister with English.", "Meet her friend at the station.", "Go to an exhibition with her parents." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do tonight?" } ]	4-278
[ "W: You look tired.", "M: It's been a really busy week. People have been borrowing so many books. This always happens around examination time." ]	[ { "answer": "In a library.", "choice": [ "In a supermarket.", "In a bookstore.", "In a library." ], "question": "Where does the man probably work?" } ]	4-649
[ "M: Shawn's been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.", "W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean." ]	[ { "answer": "He is careless about his appearance.", "choice": [ "He is ashamed of his present condition.", "He is careless about his appearance.", "He changes jobs frequently." ], "question": "What do we learn about Shawn?" } ]	5-778
[ "M: I hope you can understand my reasons for deciding to leave, Mrs. Harrison.", "W: Do I have to remind you that we have invested a lot of time and money in your career here?" ]	[ { "answer": "Employer and employee.", "choice": [ "Employer and employee.", "Teacher and student.", "Mother and son." ], "question": "What is the most probable relationship between the two speak ers?" } ]	4-74
[ "W: Ray, are you going straight home after school today?", "M: No. I have a class until 1 o'clock, and after that I'm going to spend a couple of hours at the library before going home." ]	[ { "answer": "Ray will go home around 3:00.", "choice": [ "Ray will have a class at 1:00.", "Ray will go to the library at 2:00.", "Ray will go home around 3:00." ], "question": "What is Ray going to do this afternoon?" } ]	21-26
[ "F: Which do you like better, horse riding or driving a car?", "M: I prefer horse riding to driving a car." ]	[ { "answer": "He likes horse riding better.", "choice": [ "He likes horse riding better.", "He likes driving a car better.", "Neither." ], "question": "What does the man like better?" } ]	12-19
[ "W: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?", "M: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.", "W: Are they your guests?", "M: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.", "W: Who is that man?", "M: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teacher. His wife is a teacher, too. Their daughter is a college student.", "W: Who is that young man?", "M: He is her boyfriend. He is a young doctor. His name is Karl Black." ]	[ { "answer": "They're having a party.", "choice": [ "They're having dinner.", "They're having a party.", "They're watching TV." ], "question": "What are the people in the house doing?" }, { "answer": "He is Miss Zhang's boyfriend.", "choice": [ "He is the man's daughter's boyfriend.", "He is the woman's daughter's boyfriend.", "He is Miss Zhang's boyfriend." ], "question": "Who is Karl Black?" } ]	14-110
[ "W: I thought Tom said he got A's in all his tests.", "M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom's words too seriously." ]	[ { "answer": "Tom's words aren't reliable.", "choice": [ "Tom is very responsible.", "Tom's words aren't reliable.", "What Tom said is true." ], "question": "What does the man imply?" } ]	5-312
[ "M: Though we didn't win the game, we were satisfied with our performance.", "W: You did a great job. You almost beat the world's champions. It's a real surprise to many people." ]	[ { "answer": "They both felt good about the results of the game.", "choice": [ "They both enjoyed watching the game.", "The man thought the results were beyond their expectations.", "They both felt good about the results of the game." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]	5-346
[ "W: Is this your book, Mike?", "M: No, it isn't mine. It's Sam's." ]	[ { "answer": "It's Sam's.", "choice": [ "It's Sam's.", "It's Mike's.", "It's mine." ], "question": "Whose book is it?" } ]	13-174
[ "M: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?", "W: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.", "M: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.", "W: That sounds nice." ]	[ { "answer": "Making suggestions.", "choice": [ "Asking for help.", "Making suggestions.", "Asking for permission." ], "question": "What is the man doing?" } ]	4-1297
[ "M: When did you see the American film?", "F: I saw it after school." ]	[ { "answer": "After school.", "choice": [ "After school.", "Before school.", "Before dinner." ], "question": "When did the woman see the American film.?" } ]	12-480
[ "W: When is the earliest train to Beijing?", "M: There is one at six, and if that is full, there is another at seven." ]	[ { "answer": "The woman has a choice of early trains.", "choice": [ "The six-o'clock train is already filled.", "Not many trains go to Beijing.", "The woman has a choice of early trains." ], "question": "What does the man say about the train to Beijing?" } ]	13-101
[ "M: Hi, Jane. So glad to see you again.", "W: Likewise. I remember the last time we wet was 5 months ago at Mike's birthday party. How are you doing?" ]	[ { "answer": "They went to the same party some time ago.", "choice": [ "They don't know how to get to Mike's home.", "They are discussing when to meetagain.", "They went to the same party some time ago." ], "question": "What do we know about the speakers?" } ]	5-636
[ "W: What did you do?", "M: I used to be a reporter.", "W: An interesting job, wasn't it?", "M: Yes, it was interesting. But I got no free time, even on weekends." ]	[ { "answer": "He doesn't like it because it kept him busy.", "choice": [ "He doesn't like it because it kept him busy.", "He doesn't like it because it is uninteresting.", "He likes the job very much." ], "question": "How does the man feel about being a reporter?" } ]	14-254
[ "W: Couldn't you walk any faster?", "M: This is the fastest I've ever walked." ]	[ { "answer": "The woman walks slowly.", "choice": [ "The woman walks slowly.", "The woman is fast walker.", "The woman couldn't walk." ], "question": "What does the man believe?" } ]	16-124
[ "M: When did you say the plane would arrive?", "W: At a quarter to two." ]	[ { "answer": "1:45.", "choice": [ "1:15.", "1:45.", "2:45." ], "question": "When will the plane arrive?" } ]	14-224
[ "W: Jack, you look a bit upset.", "M: Yes. I saw someone in the supermarket today. He was dressed in the same clothes as me. The clothes looked so ugly.", "W: Oh, that's interesting.", "M: But when I went up to him, I saw it was me...myself...in the mirror!" ]	[ { "answer": "He found his clothes ugly", "choice": [ "Someone said he was ugly", "A guy stole his clothes", "He found his clothes ugly" ], "question": "Why does the man feel upset?" } ]	7-257
[ "W: Excuse me, sir?", "M: Can I help you?", "W: My name is Jane Smith. I'm a designer, looking for a job.", "M: See my secretary. She will set you up with the test.", "W: When?", "M: Next month.", "W: I can't wait that long.", "M: Excuse me?", "W: I can't wait a month. I need something sooner.", "M: I'm sorry." ]	[ { "answer": "They are strangers to each other.", "choice": [ "They are friends.", "They are strangers to each other.", "They are husband and wife." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "To get a job.", "choice": [ "To get a job.", "To take a test.", "To see the secretary." ], "question": "Why does the woman come to talk with the man?" }, { "answer": "He can't help the woman.", "choice": [ "He can't hear the woman clearly.", "He doesn't need a designer.", "He can't help the woman." ], "question": "What does the man mean by saying sorry?" } ]	4-1400
[ "W: I've noticed that you spend a lot of time tending your garden. Would you like to join our gardening club? We meet every other Wednesday.", "M: Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something formal and structured." ]	[ { "answer": "He declines to join the gardening club.", "choice": [ "He declines to join the gardening club.", "He is a professional gardener in town.", "He prefers to keep his gardening skills to himself." ], "question": "What can we infer about the man?" } ]	5-763
[ "M: You did a fine job on the room I don't think I've ever seen it so clean.", "W: Oh, it's nothing. I'm glad I could help." ]	[ { "answer": "She helped the man.", "choice": [ "She got a new job.", "She asked the man to help her.", "She helped the man." ], "question": "What did the woman do?" } ]	17-15
[ "M: Please buy two packs of cigarettes for me while you are at the store.", "W: I'm not going to any store. I'm going to see Aunt Mary. But I will get them for you at the gas station." ]	[ { "answer": "At a gas station.", "choice": [ "At a cigarette store.", "At a bus station.", "At a gas station." ], "question": "Where will the woman stop on her way?" } ]	5-606
[ "M: Let me help you with these bags.", "W: Thanks, but it's only ten minutes walk from here to the bus stop." ]	[ { "answer": "It's not too far for her to carry the bags.", "choice": [ "It's not too far for her to carry the bags.", "The bus stop is just 10 minutes' walk.", "She can get a taxi in 10 minutes." ], "question": "What does the woman tell the man?" } ]	13-135
[ "M: I'd like to check the present balance in my checking account.", "W: As of today you have $2356.8 in your account." ]	[ { "answer": "$2356.8", "choice": [ "$2356.8", "$2357.8", "$2356.9" ], "question": "How much does the man's account have today?" } ]	15-54
[ "W: Would you mind if we discuss our plan before dinner?", "M: Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it over dinner." ]	[ { "answer": "Before dinner.", "choice": [ "Before dinner.", "After lunch.", "Over dinner." ], "question": "When will they probably discuss the plan?" } ]	17-164
[ "W: I've just done the most amazing Healthy Living Day at the sports center.", "M: Cool! But what's a Healthy Living Day!", "W: Well, you learn to live in a healthy way. Everyone does three activities. In the morning, you can choose two different indoor activities and in the afternoon, you can try one activity outdoors.", "M: Sounds like hard work! Why did you do it?", "W: I wanted to do a new activity, so I went with my cousin Georgia. She doesn't do enough exercise. We make lots of new friends.", "M: Were you both really tired when you finished?", "W: Georgia was and she didn't feel very well. I was OK but I needed something to drink.", "M: Well, when's the next Day? I'd love to go. I know I'm free most Saturdays after April 14th.", "W: Oh, I've just booked a place for July 5th but I think the next one is on May 28th.", "M: Great! I'll come to the same one as you! Are you going to go cycling again?", "W: Not this time. I'm going to do advanced skateboarding. I wanted to try boating but that group is full.", "M: Wow! I'd like to do that too!" ]	[ { "answer": "To try something different.", "choice": [ "To do more exercise.", "To make new friends.", "To try something different." ], "question": "Why did the woman do the Healthy Living Day?" }, { "answer": "Thirsty.", "choice": [ "Thirsty.", "Sick.", "Tired." ], "question": "How did the woman feel at the end of the Healthy Living Day?" }, { "answer": "May 28th.", "choice": [ "April 14th.", "May 28th.", "July 5th." ], "question": "When is the next Healthy Living Day?" }, { "answer": "Skateboarding.", "choice": [ "Skateboarding.", "Cycling.", "Boating." ], "question": "Which sport has the woman chosen for the next Healthy Living Day?" } ]	4-1277
[ "M: Have you booked a table, madam?", "W: Yes, we've booked one for two. The name is Morrison.", "M: Oh, yes, we have the table for you near the group. This way, please.", "W: The music group? I can't stand the noisy places. Now where's the menu?", "M: It's on the wall, madam, on the blackboard.", "W: Indeed. I suppose you can't afford proper menus.", "M: I'm sorry, madam, but that's what we always do.", "W: Oh, If I weren't so hungry, I would leave immediately." ]	[ { "answer": "In a restaurant.", "choice": [ "In a concert hall.", "In a restaurant.", "In a theatre." ], "question": "Where does this conversation take place?" }, { "answer": "Unhappy.", "choice": [ "Unhappy.", "Curious.", "Excited." ], "question": "How does the woman feel in the conversation?" }, { "answer": "Sit down to order.", "choice": [ "Start to work immediately.", "Talk to the group.", "Sit down to order." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do next?" } ]	14-315
[ "M: Amy, my head is spinning! It must be a touch of the sun.", "W: You'd better lie back still for a while. Take it easy for the rest of the day, and stay in the shade. It's too hot today." ]	[ { "answer": "Dizzy.", "choice": [ "Tied.", "Dizzy.", "Thirsty." ], "question": "How does the man feel?" } ]	4-1360
[ "M: I haven't seen Tommy for days.", "F: He is in hospital." ]	[ { "answer": "He is ill.", "choice": [ "He works in hospital.", "He has gone to school.", "He is ill." ], "question": "What's the matter with Tommy?" } ]	12-646
[ "M: If you are in hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus.", "W: Actually, I don't have to be at the conference before noon." ]	[ { "answer": "Take a bus.", "choice": [ "Hurry to the conference.", "Take a bus.", "Take the subway." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]	5-302
[ "M: Here is a concert ticket for you. I hope you will like it.", "F: Thanks, Dad!" ]	[ { "answer": "A ticket", "choice": [ "A ticket", "Some money", "A book" ], "question": "What did the girl get?" } ]	12-507
[ "W: I'm going to India next month. Is there any advice you'd like to give me on my first trip?", "M: Well, see as much as you can, because it's a country with a very different culture from ours." ]	[ { "answer": "enjoy herself thoroughly", "choice": [ "find her way around", "enjoy herself thoroughly", "remember her culture" ], "question": "The man advised the woman to ________." } ]	10-71
[ "M: Jane, I think this meat has gone bad.", "W: Yes, we'd better tell the manager about it." ]	[ { "answer": "In a supermarket.", "choice": [ "In a library.", "In a hospital.", "In a supermarket." ], "question": "Where does the conversation most likely take place?" } ]	11-149
[ "W: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?", "M: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations.", "W: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for?", "M: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse.", "W: Oh, I'm sorry sir. I only handle bookings for our standard rooms. The person you need to speak with is Tony Parker, he makes all the arrangements for our executive accounts. Unfortunately, he's not here right now. Can I take your name and number and have him get back to you?", "M: When do you expect him back?", "W: He'll be out all afternoon; he might not be able to return your call until tomorrow. Will that be alright?", "M: Yes, I suppose. My name is Sam Darcy. He can contact me at 660 843 3235.", "W: Could you please spell your last name for me?", "M: Sure. It's D A R C Y.", "W: Okay, Mr. Darcy, and your phone number is 660 843 3233?", "M: That's 3235.", "W: Sorry! 3235. Great. I'll have Tony call you first thing tomorrow morning." ]	[ { "answer": "He wants to make a reservation.", "choice": [ "He wants to make a reservation.", "He wants to build a penthouse.", "He wants to get some books." ], "question": "What does the man make the phone call for?" }, { "answer": "The person who makes all the arrangements for executive accounts.", "choice": [ "The person who handles bookings for standard rooms.", "The person who makes all the arrangements for executive accounts.", "The person who manages the hotel." ], "question": "Who is Tony Parker?" }, { "answer": "660 843 3235.", "choice": [ "660 843 3233.", "660 843 3235.", "660 843 3230." ], "question": "What is the man's phone number?" } ]	4-73
[ "M: It's ten o'clock and Tom is still in bed.", "W: He has caught a bad cold and coughed all night." ]	[ { "answer": "He is ill.", "choice": [ "He is very cold.", "He is ill.", "He is lazy." ], "question": "What's the matter with Tom?" } ]	12-630
[ "W: The meeting starts at eight thirty.", "M: We still have thirty minutes." ]	[ { "answer": "It's eight o'clock.", "choice": [ "It's eight o'clock.", "It's eight thirty.", "It's nine forty." ], "question": "What time is it now?" } ]	12-618
[ "W: Morning, Mr. Roberts, have you been to that new shop in the High Street.", "M: Good morning, Mrs. White. Yes, I just thought I pop in and browse around, seeing if there is anything I like. I must say I'm very impressed. They have a very good literature section and there is a little care where you can go and read a book in peace.", "W: Have they got any nice love stories? That's what I really like, a bit of romance and excitement." ]	[ { "answer": "Books.", "choice": [ "Clothes.", "Books.", "Food." ], "question": "What does the shop sell?" } ]	20-67
[ "W: Did you tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary he promised me?", "M: The dictionary? Oh, I am sorry." ]	[ { "answer": "He had forgotten to tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary.", "choice": [ "He had lost the dictionary.", "He had forgotten to bring the dictionary.", "He had forgotten to tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary." ], "question": "Why did the man apologize?" } ]	3-127
[ "M: Hi, Kate! Is your daddy at home?", "W: No, Mr. Smith. He went out 10 minutes ago. Any message?", "M: Hmm. Could you tell him to call me back?", "W: Sure. Leave it to me." ]	[ { "answer": "A friend of the girl's father.", "choice": [ "The girl's father.", "A friend of the girl's father.", "The girl's brother." ], "question": "Who is Mr. Smith?" } ]	4-614
[ "M: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?", "W: I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know.", "M: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good?", "W: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration.", "M: I see.", "W: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise?", "M: I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do.", "W: Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports?", "M: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV", "W: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself.", "M: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming.", "W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime?", "M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that." ]	[ { "answer": "He exercises regularly.", "choice": [ "He exercises regularly.", "He likes cycling very much.", "He plays baseball regularly now." ], "question": "What do you know about the man?" }, { "answer": "In the street.", "choice": [ "In the man's home.", "In the street.", "In the gym." ], "question": "Where might the two speakers have this conversation?" }, { "answer": "Because she want to be healthy and stay in shape.", "choice": [ "Because she want to be healthy and stay in shape.", "Because she is not in good health.", "Because she wants to show her interest in sports." ], "question": "whyis the woman so keen on sports?" }, { "answer": "The woman goes to the gym regularly.", "choice": [ "The woman goes to the gym regularly.", "The woman works at university.", "The man enjoys free exercise." ], "question": "What can be inferred from the dialogue?" } ]	17-126
[ "M: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.", "W: One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.", "M: How much is it, Operator?", "W: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.", "M: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.", "W: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again." ]	[ { "answer": "Marilyn Peters.", "choice": [ "Marilyn Peters.", "His mother.", "His wif" ], "question": "Who is the man planing to call?" }, { "answer": "393-5331.", "choice": [ "392-5661.", "393-5133.", "393-5331." ], "question": "What is the telephone number?" }, { "answer": "$ 2 for the first three minutes.", "choice": [ "$ 2 for the first three minutes.", "$ 2 a minute.", "$ 2 for three minutes." ], "question": "How much will it cost?" } ]	15-26
[ "W: How long have you been in this company?", "M: I have been here for about 8 years. I came here when I was twenty-one." ]	[ { "answer": "29 years old.", "choice": [ "22 years old.", "28 years old.", "29 years old." ], "question": "How old is the man now?" } ]	12-354
[ "F: Jane is sixteen. How old is her brother?", "M: He is two years younger." ]	[ { "answer": "Fourteen.", "choice": [ "Sixteen.", "Fourteen.", "Eighteen." ], "question": "How old is Jane's brother?" } ]	12-523
[ "W: How much are those blue plates and bowls?", "M: Ten dollars for a set of four-piece." ]	[ { "answer": "Dishes.", "choice": [ "Dishes.", "Clothing.", "Toys." ], "question": "What does the woman want to buy?" } ]	21-207
[ "M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?", "W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs." ]	[ { "answer": "Batteries.", "choice": [ "Batteries.", "Garden tools.", "Cameras." ], "question": "What is the man looking for?" } ]	5-544
[ "M: Have you seen Kelly around? We would like to go for lunch.", "W: Well, her bag is here on the chair." ]	[ { "answer": "She's perhaps nearby.", "choice": [ "She's perhaps nearby.", "She forgot her bag.", "She might be having lunch now." ], "question": "What does the woman imply(ltd')about Kelly?" } ]	13-84
[ "F: Where are Tom and Jim?", "M: They have gone to the playground." ]	[ { "answer": "Yes, they are.", "choice": [ "Yes, they are.", "No, they aren't.", "They were, and now they are back." ], "question": "Are they on the playground now?" } ]	12-157
[ "W: When will you be back?", "M: In an hour.", "W: Can you come much earlier?" ]	[ { "answer": "It'll be a bit late.", "choice": [ "It'll be too early.", "It'll be a bit late.", "He doesn't Want the woman to leave." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	16-40
[ "M: I'd like to make two reservations on Flight 651 for June 8th.", "W: I'm sorry, we're booked up on the 8th. But we still have a few seats available on the 9th." ]	[ { "answer": "On the 8th of June.", "choice": [ "On the 6th of June.", "On the 8th of June.", "On the 9th of June." ], "question": "When does the man want to leave?" } ]	5-187
[ "W: Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away?", "M: Congratulations, Susan! It's said you will be promoted to manager and become my immediate boss." ]	[ { "answer": "Colleagues.", "choice": [ "Customer and salesman.", "Colleagues.", "Employee and boss." ], "question": "What's most probably the relationship between the two speakers at the moment?" } ]	5-237
[ "F: Where is the exhibition been held?", "M: Main Street. No. 16." ]	[ { "answer": "Main Street. No. 16.", "choice": [ "Main Street. No. 60.", "Main Street. No. 16.", "Main Street. No. 6." ], "question": "Where is the exhibition been held?" } ]	12-336
[ "W: Hi, my name is Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you.", "M: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son?", "W: I want to learn. My son is only three.", "M: Fine. Have you had any musical experience before?", "W: Well, I studied the piano for about three months but that was 6 years ago.", "M: That's good. So we needn't start right from the beginning again.", "W: When can I take lessons and how much do they cost?", "M: Well, that depends on you. We have a small group that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours, that costs $4 an hour. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I give private lessons which cost $8 an hour.", "W: I'm afraid that I can't make it on Mondays but I can come on Wednesdays." ]	[ { "answer": "Her friend.", "choice": [ "Her friend.", "Her friend's son.", "Her son." ], "question": "Who suggested the woman call the man?" }, { "answer": "She has very little.", "choice": [ "She's studied the piano for six years.", "She has very little.", "She doesn't have any." ], "question": "What musical experience does the woman have?" }, { "answer": "The group class on Wednesday.", "choice": [ "The group class on Monday.", "The group class on Wednesday.", "The private lesson on Tuesday." ], "question": "Which lesson does the woman want to come to?" } ]	21-275
[ "M: How much is an airmail letter to Japan?", "W: I'll have to check. Can I help you with anything else?", "M: I'd like a 20-cent stamp, please.", "W: There you are." ]	[ { "answer": "At a post office.", "choice": [ "In a bookstore.", "On a bus.", "At a post office." ], "question": "Where are the two speakers?" } ]	14-312
[ "M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.", "W: Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together?" ]	[ { "answer": "She will drive the man to the supermarket.", "choice": [ "She will drive the man to the supermarket.", "The man should buy a car of his own.", "The man needn't go shopping every week." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	17-24
[ "M: John sure knows some good places to eat, doesn't he?", "W: Yeah, when it comes to finding great restaurants, John could write a book." ]	[ { "answer": "He always finds good places to eat.", "choice": [ "He always finds good places to eat.", "He always makes reservations for dinner.", "He read a book while he was eating dinner." ], "question": "What does the woman say about John?" } ]	7-65
[ "M: Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "W: Twenty five cents.", "M: OK, I'd like two 25 cent stamps, please.", "W: Here you are." ]	[ { "answer": "He is sending some postcards.", "choice": [ "He is buying plane tickets to Europe.", "He is sending some postcards.", "He is asking about his mail." ], "question": "What is the man doing?" } ]	4-78
[ "W: I'll have a glass of wine please, and my friend will have a beer.", "M: Would you like them now or during your meal?", "W: Bring them to us now, please." ]	[ { "answer": "Wine.", "choice": [ "Wine.", "Beer.", "Juice." ], "question": "What does the woman want to drink?" } ]	4-985
[ "W: Excuse me. Can I have change for a dollar, please?", "M: Sorry, but I can only give you change if you buy something.", "W: But I only have a dollar on me, and all I need is four quarters.", "M: Sorry, but I don't make the rules." ]	[ { "answer": "In a store.", "choice": [ "In a store.", "On the bus.", "In a bank." ], "question": "Where are the speakers?" } ]	7-91
[ "M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our health program?", "W: I contacted his office, but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two." ]	[ { "answer": "She couldn't talk to the consultant before two.", "choice": [ "She talked with the consultant about the new program until two.", "She couldn't talk to the consultant before two.", "She would talk to the consultant during lunch." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	5-333
[ "Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.", "Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know?", "Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.", "Ranae: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost.", "Steve: Okay, go ahead.", "Ranae: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street.", "Steve: Until Pine Street, right?", "Ranae: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church.", "Steve: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants?", "Ranae: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food.", "Steve: Well where's that?", "Ranae: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far?", "Steve: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what?", "Ranae: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends.", "Steve: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday.", "Ranae: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one.", "Steve: Great. Thanks a lot." ]	[ { "answer": "Saturday", "choice": [ "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "question": "When is Steve going out with Jennifer?" }, { "answer": "12", "choice": [ "2", "1", "12" ], "question": "Where is the movie theater?" }, { "answer": "11", "choice": [ "6", "11", "14" ], "question": "Where is the restaurant located?" }, { "answer": "12:00 AM", "choice": [ "12:00 AM", "11: 00 PM", "11:30 PM" ], "question": "What time does the restaurant close on Sundays?" }, { "answer": "10", "choice": [ "10", "6", "15" ], "question": "Where is the florist?" } ]	1-135
[ "W: Can't you knock on the door before you enter my office next time?", "M: Sorry! It's just that I'm in such a hurry." ]	[ { "answer": "Annoyed.", "choice": [ "Sorry.", "Annoyed.", "Disappointed." ], "question": "How did the woman feel about the man?" } ]	4-942
[ "M: Where did you find your book?", "F: I found it under my bed." ]	[ { "answer": "Under her bed.", "choice": [ "Under her bed.", "On her bed.", "Under her desk." ], "question": "Where did she found her book?" } ]	11-45
[ "F: Mike, have you seen little Franz? I can't find him anywhere!", "M: Don't worry, dear. Our son won't go too far." ]	[ { "answer": "They are husband and wife.", "choice": [ "They are husband and wife.", "They are brother and sister.", "They are father and daughter." ], "question": "What's the relationship between the man and the woman?" } ]	12-640
[ "W: Were you able to use the book that Dr. Nelson put on reserve for our homework?", "M: No, I wasn't. It's a mystery to me why the library closed early." ]	[ { "answer": "The library closed earlier than he'd expected.", "choice": [ "The library no longer had the book on reserve.", "The library closed earlier than he'd expected.", "The professor had chosen a mystery book for him instead." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	17-260
[ "W: Excuse me,Professor Carson, but I was hoping to talk to you about my class project.", "M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow?" ]	[ { "answer": "Tomorrow.", "choice": [ "During the man's class.", "After today's class.", "Tomorrow." ], "question": "When will the woman discuss her class project with the man?" } ]	4-230
[ "F: How many meetings did your father have last week?", "M: My father had 5 meetings." ]	[ { "answer": "Had 5 meetings.", "choice": [ "Had 5 classes.", "Had 5 meetings.", "Had 5 parties." ], "question": "What did the boy's father do last week?" } ]	11-36
[ "M: Does Jane still play the violin?", "W: Yes. She's practising it every day.", "M: You should be happy then.", "W: Yeah. It's Bob that's worried about. He really wants to buy drums. But he thinks we spent all that money on the guitar and he has hardly used it." ]	[ { "answer": "A guitar.", "choice": [ "Drums.", "A guitar.", "A violin." ], "question": "Which musical instrument does Bob have?" } ]	7-355
[ "Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?", "Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store.", "Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car!", "Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay.", "Man: Ah, my car.", "Woman: Honey, are you okay?", "Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening.", "Man: Oh, my car!", "Woman: Forget your car!", "Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know.", "Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions.", "Man: Oh, yeah.", "Daughter: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox.", "Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way.", "Man: Man, I thought I got those.", "Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain.", "Woman: Didn't you get those fixed?", "Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired.", "Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do?", "Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam.", "Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy.", "Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car.", "Woman: Hon.", "Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough.", "Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep.", "Daughter: Yeah, awesome.", "Man: What?", "Daughter: Yes!", "Man: Wait, not my new Jeep. I don't even have 500 miles on it.", "Daughter: Four-wheeling through the mud, over big rocks and in deep ruts in the road ... if there IS a road.", "Man: Ah.", "Woman: You love your daughter, don't you?", "Man: Ask me after she returns from the trip.", "Daughter: Ah, Dad. I'm going to call my friends to let them know of the good news. Thanks, Dad, I knew I could count on you.", "Man: Yeah, but make sure wrecking the car doesn't become a routine activity.", "Daughter: Dad!" ]	[ { "answer": "in front of the house", "choice": [ "in front of the house", "in the parking lot at the store", "at the post office" ], "question": "Where did the car accident take place?" }, { "answer": "excessive speed", "choice": [ "excessive speed", "a faulty car mechanism", "some obstructions in the car" ], "question": "Which factor did NOT contribute to the accident?" }, { "answer": "She won't have a car to drive over the weekend.", "choice": [ "She wrecked her friend's car.", "She doesn't have money to repair the car.", "She won't have a car to drive over the weekend." ], "question": "Why is the girl really upset?" }, { "answer": "He suggests she invite friends over to eat.", "choice": [ "He offers to help pay for the repairs.", "Her dad volunteers to drive her where she needs to go.", "He suggests she invite friends over to eat." ], "question": "What is her dad's original solution to her predicament?" }, { "answer": "The father reluctantly loans his car.", "choice": [ "The girl decides to go camping the following week instead.", "The girl invites friends over instead for a pizza party.", "The father reluctantly loans his car." ], "question": "How is the situation finally resolved?" } ]	1-97
[ "M: Do you want the same cut as last time?", "W: The same on the top, but I like it a little longer over the ears and on the back." ]	[ { "answer": "Hairdresser and customer.", "choice": [ "Visitors.", "Strangers.", "Hairdresser and customer." ], "question": "What's the relationship between the two speakers?" } ]	4-764
[ "W: Good morning, can I help you?", "M: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.", "W: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.", "M: I see, thanks very much for your help." ]	[ { "answer": "Very hot", "choice": [ "Windy", "Very hot", "A bit cold" ], "question": "What's the weather like in New York these days?" } ]	16-162
[ "M: I'm afraid I have a complaint to make.", "W: Yes sir?", "M: I don't believe the food is cooked enough.", "W: Sorry, I'll bring you another." ]	[ { "answer": "The food is not cooked enough.", "choice": [ "The food is not enough.", "The food is not cooked enough.", "The food is cooked well." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]	14-132
[ "M: Do you still see the people we went to school with?", "W: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.", "M: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Pat occasionally.", "W: Oh, yes, how's she getting on?", "M: Okay. I suppose but she's had a rough time in the last few years. She got divorced.", "W: What, from Peter?", "M: Oh, of course. You knew him, didn't you?", "W: They seemed very close. What happened?", "M: Yes, they were. Oh, it was all fine until they decided to have children. I think she basically didn't want them, but he did. Well, she had two girls, one after the other, and that meant she had to give up work.", "W: Didn't she like being at home?", "M: I think she liked working better, but she felt she should be at home with the children.", "W: So what happened?", "M: It all happened very quickly. She rang me one day to say that Peter had left home. He had a new girlfriend. It was strange because he seemed so devoted to his children. They got divorced in a few months and he was married three days later.", "W: Did He take the children?", "M: No, that was the amazing thing. He seemed to have lost interest in all of them.", "W: Does Pat work?", "M: Oh, yes, she has to..." ]	[ { "answer": "Their schoolmates.", "choice": [ "Their neighbors.", "Their children.", "Their schoolmates." ], "question": "Whom did the man and the woman talk about?" }, { "answer": "Because Peter had a new girlfriend.", "choice": [ "Because Peter had a new girlfriend.", "Because Peter no longer cared for the children.", "Because Pat didn't want any children." ], "question": "According to the conversation, why did Peter and Pat get divorced?" }, { "answer": "A few months.", "choice": [ "A few years.", "A few months.", "A few days." ], "question": "How long did it take them to get divorced?" } ]	17-205
[ "M: Hey, Louise, I've got a used copy of our chemistry textbook for half price.", "W: I'm afraid you wasted your money, yours is the first edition, but we're supposed to be using the third edition." ]	[ { "answer": "He has bought the wrong book.", "choice": [ "He has edited three books.", "He has bought the wrong book.", "He has lost half of his money." ], "question": "What has the man done?" } ]	5-177
[ "W: I'm going to buy a new carpet.", "M: But you can't do that.", "W: Why can't I?", "M: We haven't got enough money." ]	[ { "answer": "Because they don't have enough money.", "choice": [ "Because they don't have enough money.", "Because the woman doesn't have time.", "Because the woman knows he doesn't have money." ], "question": "Why can't the woman buy it?" } ]	17-64
[ "M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?", "W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.", "M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?", "W: Sure, it's 219.", "M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?", "W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.", "M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?", "W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.", "M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?", "W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.", "M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.", "W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.", "M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!" ]	[ { "answer": "To make changes to a reservation.", "choice": [ "To book a hotel room.", "To ask about the room service.", "To make changes to a reservation." ], "question": "Why does the woman make the call?" }, { "answer": "On September 16.", "choice": [ "On September 15.", "On September 16.", "On September 23." ], "question": "When will the woman arrive at the hotel?" }, { "answer": "$199.", "choice": [ "$179.", "$199.", "$219." ], "question": "How much will the woman pay for her room per night?" } ]	4-1201
[ "W: Can I have two 50-cent stamps?", "M: Here you are." ]	[ { "answer": "In a post office.", "choice": [ "In a shop.", "In a library.", "In a post office." ], "question": "Where are they talking?" } ]	13-112
[ "M: The University is going to hold an interesting competition on computer programming. Many of my friends have signed up for it. How about you?", "W: Do you think I could ever win anything if I took part in it?" ]	[ { "answer": "She lacks confidence in herself.", "choice": [ "She lacks confidence in herself.", "She is not interested in computer programming.", "She has never signed up for any competition before." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation about the woman?" } ]	5-406
[ "M: Did you come to work on time?", "W: No, I came late because my car had broke down on the way." ]	[ { "answer": "Car trouble.", "choice": [ "Heavy traffic.", "Missing the bus.", "Car trouble." ], "question": "What made the woman late?" } ]	15-153
[ "M: Do you know the girl over there, who is talking with Dr Smith?", "W: She looks something like my colleague Lucy, but it can't be because Lucy is on holiday in France." ]	[ { "answer": "She can't be Lucy because Lucy is on holiday.", "choice": [ "She is Lucy.", "She can't be Lucy because Lucy is on holiday.", "She is from France." ], "question": "What does the woman say about the girl?" } ]	14-124
[ "M: Let's try to get two seats near the stage.", "W: Listen, we'll be lucky enough if we can get any tickets." ]	[ { "answer": "He means it is not easy at all to get tickets.", "choice": [ "He thinks that the tickets near the stage have been sold out-", "He doesn't want to sit near the stage.", "He means it is not easy at all to get tickets." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	2-47
[ "W: Excuse me. Do you have the time?", "M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast." ]	[ { "answer": "It is a little before 1:15.", "choice": [ "It is a little after 1:15.", "It is 15 minutes faster.", "It is a little before 1:15." ], "question": "What time is it?" } ]	16-111
[ "W: Some people are always after large, short-term profits. And they become victims of financial tricks.", "M: Well, they should know that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is." ]	[ { "answer": "Risks may exist when they chase high profits in a short time.", "choice": [ "Risks may exist when they chase high profits in a short time.", "It's feasible for people to be after large short-term profits.", "No one can avoid being victims of financial tricks." ], "question": "What does the man think people should know?" } ]	7-159
[ "W: Why are you interested in our company?", "M: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.", "W: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?", "M: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.", "W: But you have no experience for this job.", "M: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.", "W: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?", "M: No. What is the monthly salary?", "W: 800 yuan per month.", "M: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?", "W: Not at all." ]	[ { "answer": "Interviewer and interviewee.", "choice": [ "Interviewer and interviewee.", "Employer and employee.", "Manager and secretary." ], "question": "What is the most probably relationship between the two speakers?" }, { "answer": "He wanted to have better chances for development.", "choice": [ "He has got the required knowledge.", "He wanted to have better chances for development.", "He thought he could be hired by the company." ], "question": "Why is the man interested in the job?" }, { "answer": "Because he has no work experience.", "choice": [ "Because he has no work experience.", "Because it's the easiest way to get the job.", "Because he doesn't meet the job requirement." ], "question": "Why is the man offered a training salary for a start?" } ]	21-129
[ "M: According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 70 percent in literature.", "W: Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature." ]	[ { "answer": "Literature.", "choice": [ "Literature.", "History.", "Mathematics." ], "question": "What subject does the woman think less difficult?" } ]	4-1123
[ "W: Advertising on TV will cost a lot of money than on newspaper.", "M: But for a new product, such expenses are absolutely necessary." ]	[ { "answer": "It's necessary.", "choice": [ "It's necessary.", "It's quick.", "It's cheap." ], "question": "What does the man think of advertising on TV?" } ]	21-93
[ "M: Hi, Susan, Where were you at lunch time?", "W: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my stomach for food.", "M: I never have that problem. So where were you?", "W: My science class ran over." ]	[ { "answer": "She stayed at the classroom.", "choice": [ "She tried to solve the problem.", "She had a chat with her classmate.", "She stayed at the classroom." ], "question": "What did the woman do at lunchtime?" } ]	17-109
[ "W: I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?", "M: Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero." ]	[ { "answer": "Cold.", "choice": [ "Warm.", "Cool.", "Cold." ], "question": "What's the weather like?" } ]	23-6
[ "W: This is my house. You can't do anything against my wishes. You can't put your feet on my chairs. You can't stay out late at night. You can't ask friends to dinner in the house. You must pay me at the beginning of every month but not at the end.", "M: OK. I won't do anything against your wishes." ]	[ { "answer": "Renter and house owner.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Renter and house owner.", "Mother and son." ], "question": "What relationship is most likely of the two speakers?" } ]	4-808

[ "M: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?", "W: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.", "M: Any special reasons?", "W: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite interesting, and you will meet a lot of audience.", "M: And you will have to please them too.", "W: Well, you do it in any job, don't you?", "M: And what do your parents think about it?", "W: They don't quite agree to my idea. That's the only trouble.", "M: Yes. Urn... my parents try to send me to an art college because they want me to be an actor.", "W: Then what will you do?", "M: Well... I haven't decided yet. But I usually get my own way in the end." ]

[ { "answer": "A singer.", "choice": [ "A singer.", "An actress.", "A teacher." ], "question": "What is the girl likely to be?" }, { "answer": "She is good at singing.", "choice": [ "Her parents agree to her idea.", "She is good at singing.", "She wants to please the audience." ], "question": "Why does the girl want to take up singing?" }, { "answer": "To go to an art college.", "choice": [ "To go to an art college.", "To meet the audience.", "To sing songs." ], "question": "What do the young man's parents want him to do?" } ]

3-252

[ "W: Yesterday I met Mike in the street.", "M: It's impossible. He left for London the day before yesterday and hasn't come back yet." ]

[ { "answer": "A man", "choice": [ "A man", "A book", "A building" ], "question": "What are they probably talking about?" } ]

13-218

[ "W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.", "M: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoon" ]

[ { "answer": "They shouldn't change their plan.", "choice": [ "They shouldn't change their plan.", "They'd better change their mind.", "The tennis game won't last long." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

5-69

[ "M: Hello! May 1 speak to Mrs. Arnold?", "W: Speaking.", "M: This is Sparkle Company. You are one of the lucky housewives chosen to receive our free soap.", "W: That's very nice of you. But I'd rather go on using what I've always used. Thanks just the same." ]

[ { "answer": "In her house.", "choice": [ "In a soap factory.", "In her house.", "At an information desk." ], "question": "Where is the woman?" } ]

2-4

[ "W: This week's program Up Your Street takes you to Harrogate, a small town in Yorkshire. Harrogate became a fashionable resort during Victorian times, when people came to take a bath in the mineral waters. Today, few people come to visit the town for its mineral waters. Instead, Harrogate has become a popular town for people to retire to. Its clean air, attractive parks, and the absence of any industry, make this an ideal spot for people looking for a quiet life. Now, to tell us more about Harrogate, I have with me Tom Percival, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Tom, one of the things visitor notices about Harrogate is the large area of open park land right down into the middle of the town. Can you tell us more about it?", "M: Yes, certainly. The area is called the Stray.", "W: Why the Stray?", "M: It's called that because in the old days, people let their cattle stray on the area, which was common land.", "W: Oh, I see.", "M: Then, we've changes in farming and in land ownership. The Stray became part of the land owned by Harrogate.", "W: And is it protected?", "M: Oh, yes, indeed. As a special law, no one can build anything on the stray. It's protected forever.", "W: So it will always be park land?", "M: That's right. As you can see, some of the Stray is used for sports fields.", "W: I believe it looks lovely in the spring.", "M: Yes, it does. There're spring flowers on the old trees, and people visit the town just to see the flowers." ]

[ { "answer": "In a resort town.", "choice": [ "In a botanical garden.", "In a lecture room.", "In a resort town." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" }, { "answer": "It is an ideal place for people to retire to.", "choice": [ "It is an ideal place for people to retire to.", "It is at the center of the fashion industry.", "It remains very attractive with its mineral waters." ], "question": "What do we learn about modern Harrogate?" }, { "answer": "It is protected as parkland by a special law.", "choice": [ "It was named after a land owner in the old days.", "It is located in the eastern part of Harrogate.", "It is protected as parkland by a special law." ], "question": "What does the man say about the area called the Stray?" }, { "answer": "The beautiful flowers.", "choice": [ "The beautiful flowers.", "The refreshing air.", "The mineral waters." ], "question": "What attracts people most in the Stray during the spring time?" } ]

5-588

[ "M: Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course.", "W: I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester.", "M: You need to try a little harder, okay?", "W: I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of my house, and my brother is in the hospital.", "M: I'm sorry to hear that, but this is the 7th paper you've turned in late.", "W: I promise I'll get the next one in on time. Just please don't fail me.", "M: I'll give you one more chance, but just one. Don't let me down." ]

[ { "answer": "Teacher and student.", "choice": [ "Teacher and student.", "Parent and child.", "Boss and employee." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "Sorry.", "choice": [ "Annoyed.", "Let down.", "Sorry." ], "question": "How does the woman most likely feel?" } ]

4-1080

[ "W: Well, Mr Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after-work activities.", "M: I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on. While I'm running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I'm sometimes surprised to find that I've managed to solve a problem that was on my mind. Next year I'm going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race - 26 miles, or 42 kilometres - and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to do it. I worry a bit about getting old and I'd like to prove to myself that I'm still almost as fit as I was twenty years ago. I'm interested in climbing as well as running. I'll never become an expert climber, but I know what I'm doing in the mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1000 metres, so we decide to follow different hobbies.", "W: You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr Smith. Thanks for your interesting talk." ]

[ { "answer": "Running and climbing.", "choice": [ "Running and thinking.", "Running and jumping.", "Running and climbing." ], "question": "What are the man's hobbies?" }, { "answer": "To keep fit and healthy.", "choice": [ "To keep fit and healthy.", "To do some cross-country running.", "To finish a course in physical training." ], "question": "What is the main reason for the man to run every day?" }, { "answer": "Enter for the London Marathon.", "choice": [ "Enter for the London Marathon.", "Do a cross-country running.", "Climb the Alps with his wife." ], "question": "What is the man going to do next year?" }, { "answer": "His ways of physical training.", "choice": [ "Training for a professional athlete.", "His ways of physical training.", "How to do cross-country running." ], "question": "What is the man's main topic?" } ]

17-11

[ "Man: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?", "Micky: A toy car and walkie-talkies.", "Man: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?", "Emily: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.", "Man: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house, Micky?", "Micky: Um, go down the chimney ...", "Man: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?", "Micky: Yeah!", "Man: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?", "Emily: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.", "Man: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could we give them, Micky?", "Micky: Um, apples.", "Man: Ah, that's good. And, uh ...", "Emily: Oranges and bananas.", "Man: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?", "Emily: Um, seven.", "Man: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming." ]

[ { "answer": "a toy train", "choice": [ "a toy train", "a play car", "hand-held radio receiver-transmitters" ], "question": "What does the little boy NOT ask for Christmas?" }, { "answer": "dolls", "choice": [ "dolls", "Barbie playhouse", "marbles" ], "question": "What does the girl want for Christmas?" }, { "answer": "apples, oranges, and cookies", "choice": [ "cookies, apples, and carrots", "hot chocolate, oranges, and corn", "apples, oranges, and cookies" ], "question": "What are some of the foods the children want to prepare for Santa's reindeer?" }, { "answer": "7:00 p.m.", "choice": [ "7:00 p.m.", "8:00 p.m.", "9:00 p.m." ], "question": "What time do they plan to go to bed?" }, { "answer": "down the chimney", "choice": [ "through the back door", "down the chimney", "through a basement window" ], "question": "How is Santa going to enter the house?" } ]

1-6

[ "M: Would you like something to drink, Mum?", "W: Yes, give me some coffee, please. No milk, no sugar.", "M: Certainly.", "W: My friend is coming in a minute, and he loves sweet juice. What kind of juice do you recommend?", "M: We have apple juice and strawberry juice. They're both sweet. But recommend strawberry juice. It's upon ordinary. And the apple juice was made yesterday, and stored in the refrigerator." ]

[ { "answer": "Milk.", "choice": [ "Milk.", "Juice.", "Coffee." ], "question": "What has the woman ordered for herself?" }, { "answer": "It's fresher.", "choice": [ "It's sweeter.", "It's fresher.", "It's colder." ], "question": "Why does the man recommend strawberry juice?" } ]

7-364

[ "W: I hear you like apple best.", "M: Next to banana." ]

[ { "answer": "Banana.", "choice": [ "Apple.", "Banana.", "Orange." ], "question": "What does the man like best?" } ]

21-228

[ "W: I'd like to buy these two chairs. How much are they?", "M: They are 45 dollars each or 80 dollars for the pair." ]

[ { "answer": "80 dollars.", "choice": [ "45 dollars.", "80 dollars.", "90 dollars." ], "question": "How much do these two chairs cost?" } ]

3-104

[ "M: Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Smith, please?", "W: Speaking." ]

[ { "answer": "Mrs. Smith.", "choice": [ "Mrs. Smith.", "Mr. Smith.", "The man's friend." ], "question": "Who is the woman?" } ]

12-198

[ "M: Is that Ann?", "W: Yes.", "M: This is Mike. How are things with you?", "W: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy.", "M: Busy? But you've finished all your exams?", "W: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.", "M: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on.", "W: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him.", "M: What a pity! How about the weekend then?", "W: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents.", "M: What about next week sometime?", "W: Maybe." ]

[ { "answer": "Over the phone.", "choice": [ "In the street.", "At the woman's home.", "Over the phone." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" }, { "answer": "Meet her friend at the station.", "choice": [ "Help her sister with English.", "Meet her friend at the station.", "Go to an exhibition with her parents." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do tonight?" } ]

4-278

[ "W: You look tired.", "M: It's been a really busy week. People have been borrowing so many books. This always happens around examination time." ]

[ { "answer": "In a library.", "choice": [ "In a supermarket.", "In a bookstore.", "In a library." ], "question": "Where does the man probably work?" } ]

4-649

[ "M: Shawn's been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.", "W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean." ]

[ { "answer": "He is careless about his appearance.", "choice": [ "He is ashamed of his present condition.", "He is careless about his appearance.", "He changes jobs frequently." ], "question": "What do we learn about Shawn?" } ]

5-778

[ "M: I hope you can understand my reasons for deciding to leave, Mrs. Harrison.", "W: Do I have to remind you that we have invested a lot of time and money in your career here?" ]

[ { "answer": "Employer and employee.", "choice": [ "Employer and employee.", "Teacher and student.", "Mother and son." ], "question": "What is the most probable relationship between the two speak ers?" } ]

4-74

[ "W: Ray, are you going straight home after school today?", "M: No. I have a class until 1 o'clock, and after that I'm going to spend a couple of hours at the library before going home." ]

[ { "answer": "Ray will go home around 3:00.", "choice": [ "Ray will have a class at 1:00.", "Ray will go to the library at 2:00.", "Ray will go home around 3:00." ], "question": "What is Ray going to do this afternoon?" } ]

21-26

[ "F: Which do you like better, horse riding or driving a car?", "M: I prefer horse riding to driving a car." ]

[ { "answer": "He likes horse riding better.", "choice": [ "He likes horse riding better.", "He likes driving a car better.", "Neither." ], "question": "What does the man like better?" } ]

12-19

[ "W: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?", "M: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.", "W: Are they your guests?", "M: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.", "W: Who is that man?", "M: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teacher. His wife is a teacher, too. Their daughter is a college student.", "W: Who is that young man?", "M: He is her boyfriend. He is a young doctor. His name is Karl Black." ]

[ { "answer": "They're having a party.", "choice": [ "They're having dinner.", "They're having a party.", "They're watching TV." ], "question": "What are the people in the house doing?" }, { "answer": "He is Miss Zhang's boyfriend.", "choice": [ "He is the man's daughter's boyfriend.", "He is the woman's daughter's boyfriend.", "He is Miss Zhang's boyfriend." ], "question": "Who is Karl Black?" } ]

14-110

[ "W: I thought Tom said he got A's in all his tests.", "M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom's words too seriously." ]

[ { "answer": "Tom's words aren't reliable.", "choice": [ "Tom is very responsible.", "Tom's words aren't reliable.", "What Tom said is true." ], "question": "What does the man imply?" } ]

5-312

[ "M: Though we didn't win the game, we were satisfied with our performance.", "W: You did a great job. You almost beat the world's champions. It's a real surprise to many people." ]

[ { "answer": "They both felt good about the results of the game.", "choice": [ "They both enjoyed watching the game.", "The man thought the results were beyond their expectations.", "They both felt good about the results of the game." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]

5-346

[ "W: Is this your book, Mike?", "M: No, it isn't mine. It's Sam's." ]

[ { "answer": "It's Sam's.", "choice": [ "It's Sam's.", "It's Mike's.", "It's mine." ], "question": "Whose book is it?" } ]

13-174

[ "M: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?", "W: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.", "M: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.", "W: That sounds nice." ]

[ { "answer": "Making suggestions.", "choice": [ "Asking for help.", "Making suggestions.", "Asking for permission." ], "question": "What is the man doing?" } ]

4-1297

[ "M: When did you see the American film?", "F: I saw it after school." ]

[ { "answer": "After school.", "choice": [ "After school.", "Before school.", "Before dinner." ], "question": "When did the woman see the American film.?" } ]

12-480

[ "W: When is the earliest train to Beijing?", "M: There is one at six, and if that is full, there is another at seven." ]

[ { "answer": "The woman has a choice of early trains.", "choice": [ "The six-o'clock train is already filled.", "Not many trains go to Beijing.", "The woman has a choice of early trains." ], "question": "What does the man say about the train to Beijing?" } ]

13-101

[ "M: Hi, Jane. So glad to see you again.", "W: Likewise. I remember the last time we wet was 5 months ago at Mike's birthday party. How are you doing?" ]

[ { "answer": "They went to the same party some time ago.", "choice": [ "They don't know how to get to Mike's home.", "They are discussing when to meetagain.", "They went to the same party some time ago." ], "question": "What do we know about the speakers?" } ]

5-636

[ "W: What did you do?", "M: I used to be a reporter.", "W: An interesting job, wasn't it?", "M: Yes, it was interesting. But I got no free time, even on weekends." ]

[ { "answer": "He doesn't like it because it kept him busy.", "choice": [ "He doesn't like it because it kept him busy.", "He doesn't like it because it is uninteresting.", "He likes the job very much." ], "question": "How does the man feel about being a reporter?" } ]

14-254

[ "W: Couldn't you walk any faster?", "M: This is the fastest I've ever walked." ]

[ { "answer": "The woman walks slowly.", "choice": [ "The woman walks slowly.", "The woman is fast walker.", "The woman couldn't walk." ], "question": "What does the man believe?" } ]

16-124

[ "M: When did you say the plane would arrive?", "W: At a quarter to two." ]

[ { "answer": "1:45.", "choice": [ "1:15.", "1:45.", "2:45." ], "question": "When will the plane arrive?" } ]

14-224

[ "W: Jack, you look a bit upset.", "M: Yes. I saw someone in the supermarket today. He was dressed in the same clothes as me. The clothes looked so ugly.", "W: Oh, that's interesting.", "M: But when I went up to him, I saw it was me...myself...in the mirror!" ]

[ { "answer": "He found his clothes ugly", "choice": [ "Someone said he was ugly", "A guy stole his clothes", "He found his clothes ugly" ], "question": "Why does the man feel upset?" } ]

7-257

[ "W: Excuse me, sir?", "M: Can I help you?", "W: My name is Jane Smith. I'm a designer, looking for a job.", "M: See my secretary. She will set you up with the test.", "W: When?", "M: Next month.", "W: I can't wait that long.", "M: Excuse me?", "W: I can't wait a month. I need something sooner.", "M: I'm sorry." ]

[ { "answer": "They are strangers to each other.", "choice": [ "They are friends.", "They are strangers to each other.", "They are husband and wife." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "To get a job.", "choice": [ "To get a job.", "To take a test.", "To see the secretary." ], "question": "Why does the woman come to talk with the man?" }, { "answer": "He can't help the woman.", "choice": [ "He can't hear the woman clearly.", "He doesn't need a designer.", "He can't help the woman." ], "question": "What does the man mean by saying sorry?" } ]

4-1400

[ "W: I've noticed that you spend a lot of time tending your garden. Would you like to join our gardening club? We meet every other Wednesday.", "M: Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something formal and structured." ]

[ { "answer": "He declines to join the gardening club.", "choice": [ "He declines to join the gardening club.", "He is a professional gardener in town.", "He prefers to keep his gardening skills to himself." ], "question": "What can we infer about the man?" } ]

5-763

[ "M: You did a fine job on the room I don't think I've ever seen it so clean.", "W: Oh, it's nothing. I'm glad I could help." ]

[ { "answer": "She helped the man.", "choice": [ "She got a new job.", "She asked the man to help her.", "She helped the man." ], "question": "What did the woman do?" } ]

17-15

[ "M: Please buy two packs of cigarettes for me while you are at the store.", "W: I'm not going to any store. I'm going to see Aunt Mary. But I will get them for you at the gas station." ]

[ { "answer": "At a gas station.", "choice": [ "At a cigarette store.", "At a bus station.", "At a gas station." ], "question": "Where will the woman stop on her way?" } ]

5-606

[ "M: Let me help you with these bags.", "W: Thanks, but it's only ten minutes walk from here to the bus stop." ]

[ { "answer": "It's not too far for her to carry the bags.", "choice": [ "It's not too far for her to carry the bags.", "The bus stop is just 10 minutes' walk.", "She can get a taxi in 10 minutes." ], "question": "What does the woman tell the man?" } ]

13-135

[ "M: I'd like to check the present balance in my checking account.", "W: As of today you have $2356.8 in your account." ]

[ { "answer": "$2356.8", "choice": [ "$2356.8", "$2357.8", "$2356.9" ], "question": "How much does the man's account have today?" } ]

15-54

[ "W: Would you mind if we discuss our plan before dinner?", "M: Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it over dinner." ]

[ { "answer": "Before dinner.", "choice": [ "Before dinner.", "After lunch.", "Over dinner." ], "question": "When will they probably discuss the plan?" } ]

17-164

[ "W: I've just done the most amazing Healthy Living Day at the sports center.", "M: Cool! But what's a Healthy Living Day!", "W: Well, you learn to live in a healthy way. Everyone does three activities. In the morning, you can choose two different indoor activities and in the afternoon, you can try one activity outdoors.", "M: Sounds like hard work! Why did you do it?", "W: I wanted to do a new activity, so I went with my cousin Georgia. She doesn't do enough exercise. We make lots of new friends.", "M: Were you both really tired when you finished?", "W: Georgia was and she didn't feel very well. I was OK but I needed something to drink.", "M: Well, when's the next Day? I'd love to go. I know I'm free most Saturdays after April 14th.", "W: Oh, I've just booked a place for July 5th but I think the next one is on May 28th.", "M: Great! I'll come to the same one as you! Are you going to go cycling again?", "W: Not this time. I'm going to do advanced skateboarding. I wanted to try boating but that group is full.", "M: Wow! I'd like to do that too!" ]

[ { "answer": "To try something different.", "choice": [ "To do more exercise.", "To make new friends.", "To try something different." ], "question": "Why did the woman do the Healthy Living Day?" }, { "answer": "Thirsty.", "choice": [ "Thirsty.", "Sick.", "Tired." ], "question": "How did the woman feel at the end of the Healthy Living Day?" }, { "answer": "May 28th.", "choice": [ "April 14th.", "May 28th.", "July 5th." ], "question": "When is the next Healthy Living Day?" }, { "answer": "Skateboarding.", "choice": [ "Skateboarding.", "Cycling.", "Boating." ], "question": "Which sport has the woman chosen for the next Healthy Living Day?" } ]

4-1277

[ "M: Have you booked a table, madam?", "W: Yes, we've booked one for two. The name is Morrison.", "M: Oh, yes, we have the table for you near the group. This way, please.", "W: The music group? I can't stand the noisy places. Now where's the menu?", "M: It's on the wall, madam, on the blackboard.", "W: Indeed. I suppose you can't afford proper menus.", "M: I'm sorry, madam, but that's what we always do.", "W: Oh, If I weren't so hungry, I would leave immediately." ]

[ { "answer": "In a restaurant.", "choice": [ "In a concert hall.", "In a restaurant.", "In a theatre." ], "question": "Where does this conversation take place?" }, { "answer": "Unhappy.", "choice": [ "Unhappy.", "Curious.", "Excited." ], "question": "How does the woman feel in the conversation?" }, { "answer": "Sit down to order.", "choice": [ "Start to work immediately.", "Talk to the group.", "Sit down to order." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do next?" } ]

14-315

[ "M: Amy, my head is spinning! It must be a touch of the sun.", "W: You'd better lie back still for a while. Take it easy for the rest of the day, and stay in the shade. It's too hot today." ]

[ { "answer": "Dizzy.", "choice": [ "Tied.", "Dizzy.", "Thirsty." ], "question": "How does the man feel?" } ]

4-1360

[ "M: I haven't seen Tommy for days.", "F: He is in hospital." ]

[ { "answer": "He is ill.", "choice": [ "He works in hospital.", "He has gone to school.", "He is ill." ], "question": "What's the matter with Tommy?" } ]

12-646

[ "M: If you are in hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus.", "W: Actually, I don't have to be at the conference before noon." ]

[ { "answer": "Take a bus.", "choice": [ "Hurry to the conference.", "Take a bus.", "Take the subway." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]

5-302

[ "M: Here is a concert ticket for you. I hope you will like it.", "F: Thanks, Dad!" ]

[ { "answer": "A ticket", "choice": [ "A ticket", "Some money", "A book" ], "question": "What did the girl get?" } ]

12-507

[ "W: I'm going to India next month. Is there any advice you'd like to give me on my first trip?", "M: Well, see as much as you can, because it's a country with a very different culture from ours." ]

[ { "answer": "enjoy herself thoroughly", "choice": [ "find her way around", "enjoy herself thoroughly", "remember her culture" ], "question": "The man advised the woman to ________." } ]

10-71

[ "M: Jane, I think this meat has gone bad.", "W: Yes, we'd better tell the manager about it." ]

[ { "answer": "In a supermarket.", "choice": [ "In a library.", "In a hospital.", "In a supermarket." ], "question": "Where does the conversation most likely take place?" } ]

11-149

[ "W: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?", "M: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations.", "W: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for?", "M: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse.", "W: Oh, I'm sorry sir. I only handle bookings for our standard rooms. The person you need to speak with is Tony Parker, he makes all the arrangements for our executive accounts. Unfortunately, he's not here right now. Can I take your name and number and have him get back to you?", "M: When do you expect him back?", "W: He'll be out all afternoon; he might not be able to return your call until tomorrow. Will that be alright?", "M: Yes, I suppose. My name is Sam Darcy. He can contact me at 660 843 3235.", "W: Could you please spell your last name for me?", "M: Sure. It's D A R C Y.", "W: Okay, Mr. Darcy, and your phone number is 660 843 3233?", "M: That's 3235.", "W: Sorry! 3235. Great. I'll have Tony call you first thing tomorrow morning." ]

[ { "answer": "He wants to make a reservation.", "choice": [ "He wants to make a reservation.", "He wants to build a penthouse.", "He wants to get some books." ], "question": "What does the man make the phone call for?" }, { "answer": "The person who makes all the arrangements for executive accounts.", "choice": [ "The person who handles bookings for standard rooms.", "The person who makes all the arrangements for executive accounts.", "The person who manages the hotel." ], "question": "Who is Tony Parker?" }, { "answer": "660 843 3235.", "choice": [ "660 843 3233.", "660 843 3235.", "660 843 3230." ], "question": "What is the man's phone number?" } ]

4-73

[ "M: It's ten o'clock and Tom is still in bed.", "W: He has caught a bad cold and coughed all night." ]

[ { "answer": "He is ill.", "choice": [ "He is very cold.", "He is ill.", "He is lazy." ], "question": "What's the matter with Tom?" } ]

12-630

[ "W: The meeting starts at eight thirty.", "M: We still have thirty minutes." ]

[ { "answer": "It's eight o'clock.", "choice": [ "It's eight o'clock.", "It's eight thirty.", "It's nine forty." ], "question": "What time is it now?" } ]

12-618

[ "W: Morning, Mr. Roberts, have you been to that new shop in the High Street.", "M: Good morning, Mrs. White. Yes, I just thought I pop in and browse around, seeing if there is anything I like. I must say I'm very impressed. They have a very good literature section and there is a little care where you can go and read a book in peace.", "W: Have they got any nice love stories? That's what I really like, a bit of romance and excitement." ]

[ { "answer": "Books.", "choice": [ "Clothes.", "Books.", "Food." ], "question": "What does the shop sell?" } ]

20-67

[ "W: Did you tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary he promised me?", "M: The dictionary? Oh, I am sorry." ]

[ { "answer": "He had forgotten to tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary.", "choice": [ "He had lost the dictionary.", "He had forgotten to bring the dictionary.", "He had forgotten to tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary." ], "question": "Why did the man apologize?" } ]

3-127

[ "M: Hi, Kate! Is your daddy at home?", "W: No, Mr. Smith. He went out 10 minutes ago. Any message?", "M: Hmm. Could you tell him to call me back?", "W: Sure. Leave it to me." ]

[ { "answer": "A friend of the girl's father.", "choice": [ "The girl's father.", "A friend of the girl's father.", "The girl's brother." ], "question": "Who is Mr. Smith?" } ]

4-614

[ "M: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?", "W: I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know.", "M: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good?", "W: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration.", "M: I see.", "W: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise?", "M: I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do.", "W: Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports?", "M: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV", "W: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself.", "M: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming.", "W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime?", "M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that." ]

[ { "answer": "He exercises regularly.", "choice": [ "He exercises regularly.", "He likes cycling very much.", "He plays baseball regularly now." ], "question": "What do you know about the man?" }, { "answer": "In the street.", "choice": [ "In the man's home.", "In the street.", "In the gym." ], "question": "Where might the two speakers have this conversation?" }, { "answer": "Because she want to be healthy and stay in shape.", "choice": [ "Because she want to be healthy and stay in shape.", "Because she is not in good health.", "Because she wants to show her interest in sports." ], "question": "whyis the woman so keen on sports?" }, { "answer": "The woman goes to the gym regularly.", "choice": [ "The woman goes to the gym regularly.", "The woman works at university.", "The man enjoys free exercise." ], "question": "What can be inferred from the dialogue?" } ]

17-126

[ "M: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.", "W: One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.", "M: How much is it, Operator?", "W: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.", "M: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.", "W: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again." ]

[ { "answer": "Marilyn Peters.", "choice": [ "Marilyn Peters.", "His mother.", "His wif" ], "question": "Who is the man planing to call?" }, { "answer": "393-5331.", "choice": [ "392-5661.", "393-5133.", "393-5331." ], "question": "What is the telephone number?" }, { "answer": "$ 2 for the first three minutes.", "choice": [ "$ 2 for the first three minutes.", "$ 2 a minute.", "$ 2 for three minutes." ], "question": "How much will it cost?" } ]

15-26

[ "W: How long have you been in this company?", "M: I have been here for about 8 years. I came here when I was twenty-one." ]

[ { "answer": "29 years old.", "choice": [ "22 years old.", "28 years old.", "29 years old." ], "question": "How old is the man now?" } ]

12-354

[ "F: Jane is sixteen. How old is her brother?", "M: He is two years younger." ]

[ { "answer": "Fourteen.", "choice": [ "Sixteen.", "Fourteen.", "Eighteen." ], "question": "How old is Jane's brother?" } ]

12-523

[ "W: How much are those blue plates and bowls?", "M: Ten dollars for a set of four-piece." ]

[ { "answer": "Dishes.", "choice": [ "Dishes.", "Clothing.", "Toys." ], "question": "What does the woman want to buy?" } ]

21-207

[ "M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?", "W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs." ]

[ { "answer": "Batteries.", "choice": [ "Batteries.", "Garden tools.", "Cameras." ], "question": "What is the man looking for?" } ]

5-544

[ "M: Have you seen Kelly around? We would like to go for lunch.", "W: Well, her bag is here on the chair." ]

[ { "answer": "She's perhaps nearby.", "choice": [ "She's perhaps nearby.", "She forgot her bag.", "She might be having lunch now." ], "question": "What does the woman imply(ltd')about Kelly?" } ]

13-84

[ "F: Where are Tom and Jim?", "M: They have gone to the playground." ]

[ { "answer": "Yes, they are.", "choice": [ "Yes, they are.", "No, they aren't.", "They were, and now they are back." ], "question": "Are they on the playground now?" } ]

12-157

[ "W: When will you be back?", "M: In an hour.", "W: Can you come much earlier?" ]

[ { "answer": "It'll be a bit late.", "choice": [ "It'll be too early.", "It'll be a bit late.", "He doesn't Want the woman to leave." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

16-40

[ "M: I'd like to make two reservations on Flight 651 for June 8th.", "W: I'm sorry, we're booked up on the 8th. But we still have a few seats available on the 9th." ]

[ { "answer": "On the 8th of June.", "choice": [ "On the 6th of June.", "On the 8th of June.", "On the 9th of June." ], "question": "When does the man want to leave?" } ]

5-187

[ "W: Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away?", "M: Congratulations, Susan! It's said you will be promoted to manager and become my immediate boss." ]

[ { "answer": "Colleagues.", "choice": [ "Customer and salesman.", "Colleagues.", "Employee and boss." ], "question": "What's most probably the relationship between the two speakers at the moment?" } ]

5-237

[ "F: Where is the exhibition been held?", "M: Main Street. No. 16." ]

[ { "answer": "Main Street. No. 16.", "choice": [ "Main Street. No. 60.", "Main Street. No. 16.", "Main Street. No. 6." ], "question": "Where is the exhibition been held?" } ]

12-336

[ "W: Hi, my name is Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you.", "M: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son?", "W: I want to learn. My son is only three.", "M: Fine. Have you had any musical experience before?", "W: Well, I studied the piano for about three months but that was 6 years ago.", "M: That's good. So we needn't start right from the beginning again.", "W: When can I take lessons and how much do they cost?", "M: Well, that depends on you. We have a small group that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours, that costs $4 an hour. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I give private lessons which cost $8 an hour.", "W: I'm afraid that I can't make it on Mondays but I can come on Wednesdays." ]

[ { "answer": "Her friend.", "choice": [ "Her friend.", "Her friend's son.", "Her son." ], "question": "Who suggested the woman call the man?" }, { "answer": "She has very little.", "choice": [ "She's studied the piano for six years.", "She has very little.", "She doesn't have any." ], "question": "What musical experience does the woman have?" }, { "answer": "The group class on Wednesday.", "choice": [ "The group class on Monday.", "The group class on Wednesday.", "The private lesson on Tuesday." ], "question": "Which lesson does the woman want to come to?" } ]

21-275

[ "M: How much is an airmail letter to Japan?", "W: I'll have to check. Can I help you with anything else?", "M: I'd like a 20-cent stamp, please.", "W: There you are." ]

[ { "answer": "At a post office.", "choice": [ "In a bookstore.", "On a bus.", "At a post office." ], "question": "Where are the two speakers?" } ]

14-312

[ "M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.", "W: Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together?" ]

[ { "answer": "She will drive the man to the supermarket.", "choice": [ "She will drive the man to the supermarket.", "The man should buy a car of his own.", "The man needn't go shopping every week." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

17-24

[ "M: John sure knows some good places to eat, doesn't he?", "W: Yeah, when it comes to finding great restaurants, John could write a book." ]

[ { "answer": "He always finds good places to eat.", "choice": [ "He always finds good places to eat.", "He always makes reservations for dinner.", "He read a book while he was eating dinner." ], "question": "What does the woman say about John?" } ]

7-65

[ "M: Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "W: Twenty five cents.", "M: OK, I'd like two 25 cent stamps, please.", "W: Here you are." ]

[ { "answer": "He is sending some postcards.", "choice": [ "He is buying plane tickets to Europe.", "He is sending some postcards.", "He is asking about his mail." ], "question": "What is the man doing?" } ]

4-78

[ "W: I'll have a glass of wine please, and my friend will have a beer.", "M: Would you like them now or during your meal?", "W: Bring them to us now, please." ]

[ { "answer": "Wine.", "choice": [ "Wine.", "Beer.", "Juice." ], "question": "What does the woman want to drink?" } ]

4-985

[ "W: Excuse me. Can I have change for a dollar, please?", "M: Sorry, but I can only give you change if you buy something.", "W: But I only have a dollar on me, and all I need is four quarters.", "M: Sorry, but I don't make the rules." ]

[ { "answer": "In a store.", "choice": [ "In a store.", "On the bus.", "In a bank." ], "question": "Where are the speakers?" } ]

7-91

[ "M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our health program?", "W: I contacted his office, but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two." ]

[ { "answer": "She couldn't talk to the consultant before two.", "choice": [ "She talked with the consultant about the new program until two.", "She couldn't talk to the consultant before two.", "She would talk to the consultant during lunch." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

5-333

[ "Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.", "Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know?", "Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.", "Ranae: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost.", "Steve: Okay, go ahead.", "Ranae: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street.", "Steve: Until Pine Street, right?", "Ranae: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church.", "Steve: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants?", "Ranae: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food.", "Steve: Well where's that?", "Ranae: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far?", "Steve: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what?", "Ranae: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends.", "Steve: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday.", "Ranae: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one.", "Steve: Great. Thanks a lot." ]

[ { "answer": "Saturday", "choice": [ "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "question": "When is Steve going out with Jennifer?" }, { "answer": "12", "choice": [ "2", "1", "12" ], "question": "Where is the movie theater?" }, { "answer": "11", "choice": [ "6", "11", "14" ], "question": "Where is the restaurant located?" }, { "answer": "12:00 AM", "choice": [ "12:00 AM", "11: 00 PM", "11:30 PM" ], "question": "What time does the restaurant close on Sundays?" }, { "answer": "10", "choice": [ "10", "6", "15" ], "question": "Where is the florist?" } ]

1-135

[ "W: Can't you knock on the door before you enter my office next time?", "M: Sorry! It's just that I'm in such a hurry." ]

[ { "answer": "Annoyed.", "choice": [ "Sorry.", "Annoyed.", "Disappointed." ], "question": "How did the woman feel about the man?" } ]

4-942

[ "M: Where did you find your book?", "F: I found it under my bed." ]

[ { "answer": "Under her bed.", "choice": [ "Under her bed.", "On her bed.", "Under her desk." ], "question": "Where did she found her book?" } ]

11-45

[ "F: Mike, have you seen little Franz? I can't find him anywhere!", "M: Don't worry, dear. Our son won't go too far." ]

[ { "answer": "They are husband and wife.", "choice": [ "They are husband and wife.", "They are brother and sister.", "They are father and daughter." ], "question": "What's the relationship between the man and the woman?" } ]

12-640

[ "W: Were you able to use the book that Dr. Nelson put on reserve for our homework?", "M: No, I wasn't. It's a mystery to me why the library closed early." ]

[ { "answer": "The library closed earlier than he'd expected.", "choice": [ "The library no longer had the book on reserve.", "The library closed earlier than he'd expected.", "The professor had chosen a mystery book for him instead." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

17-260

[ "W: Excuse me,Professor Carson, but I was hoping to talk to you about my class project.", "M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow?" ]

[ { "answer": "Tomorrow.", "choice": [ "During the man's class.", "After today's class.", "Tomorrow." ], "question": "When will the woman discuss her class project with the man?" } ]

4-230

[ "F: How many meetings did your father have last week?", "M: My father had 5 meetings." ]

[ { "answer": "Had 5 meetings.", "choice": [ "Had 5 classes.", "Had 5 meetings.", "Had 5 parties." ], "question": "What did the boy's father do last week?" } ]

11-36

[ "M: Does Jane still play the violin?", "W: Yes. She's practising it every day.", "M: You should be happy then.", "W: Yeah. It's Bob that's worried about. He really wants to buy drums. But he thinks we spent all that money on the guitar and he has hardly used it." ]

[ { "answer": "A guitar.", "choice": [ "Drums.", "A guitar.", "A violin." ], "question": "Which musical instrument does Bob have?" } ]

7-355

[ "Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?", "Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store.", "Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car!", "Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay.", "Man: Ah, my car.", "Woman: Honey, are you okay?", "Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening.", "Man: Oh, my car!", "Woman: Forget your car!", "Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know.", "Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions.", "Man: Oh, yeah.", "Daughter: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox.", "Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way.", "Man: Man, I thought I got those.", "Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain.", "Woman: Didn't you get those fixed?", "Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired.", "Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do?", "Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam.", "Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy.", "Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car.", "Woman: Hon.", "Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough.", "Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep.", "Daughter: Yeah, awesome.", "Man: What?", "Daughter: Yes!", "Man: Wait, not my new Jeep. I don't even have 500 miles on it.", "Daughter: Four-wheeling through the mud, over big rocks and in deep ruts in the road ... if there IS a road.", "Man: Ah.", "Woman: You love your daughter, don't you?", "Man: Ask me after she returns from the trip.", "Daughter: Ah, Dad. I'm going to call my friends to let them know of the good news. Thanks, Dad, I knew I could count on you.", "Man: Yeah, but make sure wrecking the car doesn't become a routine activity.", "Daughter: Dad!" ]

[ { "answer": "in front of the house", "choice": [ "in front of the house", "in the parking lot at the store", "at the post office" ], "question": "Where did the car accident take place?" }, { "answer": "excessive speed", "choice": [ "excessive speed", "a faulty car mechanism", "some obstructions in the car" ], "question": "Which factor did NOT contribute to the accident?" }, { "answer": "She won't have a car to drive over the weekend.", "choice": [ "She wrecked her friend's car.", "She doesn't have money to repair the car.", "She won't have a car to drive over the weekend." ], "question": "Why is the girl really upset?" }, { "answer": "He suggests she invite friends over to eat.", "choice": [ "He offers to help pay for the repairs.", "Her dad volunteers to drive her where she needs to go.", "He suggests she invite friends over to eat." ], "question": "What is her dad's original solution to her predicament?" }, { "answer": "The father reluctantly loans his car.", "choice": [ "The girl decides to go camping the following week instead.", "The girl invites friends over instead for a pizza party.", "The father reluctantly loans his car." ], "question": "How is the situation finally resolved?" } ]

1-97

[ "M: Do you want the same cut as last time?", "W: The same on the top, but I like it a little longer over the ears and on the back." ]

[ { "answer": "Hairdresser and customer.", "choice": [ "Visitors.", "Strangers.", "Hairdresser and customer." ], "question": "What's the relationship between the two speakers?" } ]

4-764

[ "W: Good morning, can I help you?", "M: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.", "W: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.", "M: I see, thanks very much for your help." ]

[ { "answer": "Very hot", "choice": [ "Windy", "Very hot", "A bit cold" ], "question": "What's the weather like in New York these days?" } ]

16-162

[ "M: I'm afraid I have a complaint to make.", "W: Yes sir?", "M: I don't believe the food is cooked enough.", "W: Sorry, I'll bring you another." ]

[ { "answer": "The food is not cooked enough.", "choice": [ "The food is not enough.", "The food is not cooked enough.", "The food is cooked well." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]

14-132

[ "M: Do you still see the people we went to school with?", "W: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.", "M: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Pat occasionally.", "W: Oh, yes, how's she getting on?", "M: Okay. I suppose but she's had a rough time in the last few years. She got divorced.", "W: What, from Peter?", "M: Oh, of course. You knew him, didn't you?", "W: They seemed very close. What happened?", "M: Yes, they were. Oh, it was all fine until they decided to have children. I think she basically didn't want them, but he did. Well, she had two girls, one after the other, and that meant she had to give up work.", "W: Didn't she like being at home?", "M: I think she liked working better, but she felt she should be at home with the children.", "W: So what happened?", "M: It all happened very quickly. She rang me one day to say that Peter had left home. He had a new girlfriend. It was strange because he seemed so devoted to his children. They got divorced in a few months and he was married three days later.", "W: Did He take the children?", "M: No, that was the amazing thing. He seemed to have lost interest in all of them.", "W: Does Pat work?", "M: Oh, yes, she has to..." ]

[ { "answer": "Their schoolmates.", "choice": [ "Their neighbors.", "Their children.", "Their schoolmates." ], "question": "Whom did the man and the woman talk about?" }, { "answer": "Because Peter had a new girlfriend.", "choice": [ "Because Peter had a new girlfriend.", "Because Peter no longer cared for the children.", "Because Pat didn't want any children." ], "question": "According to the conversation, why did Peter and Pat get divorced?" }, { "answer": "A few months.", "choice": [ "A few years.", "A few months.", "A few days." ], "question": "How long did it take them to get divorced?" } ]

17-205

[ "M: Hey, Louise, I've got a used copy of our chemistry textbook for half price.", "W: I'm afraid you wasted your money, yours is the first edition, but we're supposed to be using the third edition." ]

[ { "answer": "He has bought the wrong book.", "choice": [ "He has edited three books.", "He has bought the wrong book.", "He has lost half of his money." ], "question": "What has the man done?" } ]

5-177

[ "W: I'm going to buy a new carpet.", "M: But you can't do that.", "W: Why can't I?", "M: We haven't got enough money." ]

[ { "answer": "Because they don't have enough money.", "choice": [ "Because they don't have enough money.", "Because the woman doesn't have time.", "Because the woman knows he doesn't have money." ], "question": "Why can't the woman buy it?" } ]

17-64

[ "M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?", "W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.", "M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?", "W: Sure, it's 219.", "M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?", "W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.", "M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?", "W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.", "M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?", "W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.", "M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.", "W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.", "M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!" ]

[ { "answer": "To make changes to a reservation.", "choice": [ "To book a hotel room.", "To ask about the room service.", "To make changes to a reservation." ], "question": "Why does the woman make the call?" }, { "answer": "On September 16.", "choice": [ "On September 15.", "On September 16.", "On September 23." ], "question": "When will the woman arrive at the hotel?" }, { "answer": "$199.", "choice": [ "$179.", "$199.", "$219." ], "question": "How much will the woman pay for her room per night?" } ]

4-1201

[ "W: Can I have two 50-cent stamps?", "M: Here you are." ]

[ { "answer": "In a post office.", "choice": [ "In a shop.", "In a library.", "In a post office." ], "question": "Where are they talking?" } ]

13-112

[ "M: The University is going to hold an interesting competition on computer programming. Many of my friends have signed up for it. How about you?", "W: Do you think I could ever win anything if I took part in it?" ]

[ { "answer": "She lacks confidence in herself.", "choice": [ "She lacks confidence in herself.", "She is not interested in computer programming.", "She has never signed up for any competition before." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation about the woman?" } ]

5-406

[ "M: Did you come to work on time?", "W: No, I came late because my car had broke down on the way." ]

[ { "answer": "Car trouble.", "choice": [ "Heavy traffic.", "Missing the bus.", "Car trouble." ], "question": "What made the woman late?" } ]

15-153

[ "M: Do you know the girl over there, who is talking with Dr Smith?", "W: She looks something like my colleague Lucy, but it can't be because Lucy is on holiday in France." ]

[ { "answer": "She can't be Lucy because Lucy is on holiday.", "choice": [ "She is Lucy.", "She can't be Lucy because Lucy is on holiday.", "She is from France." ], "question": "What does the woman say about the girl?" } ]

14-124

[ "M: Let's try to get two seats near the stage.", "W: Listen, we'll be lucky enough if we can get any tickets." ]

[ { "answer": "He means it is not easy at all to get tickets.", "choice": [ "He thinks that the tickets near the stage have been sold out-", "He doesn't want to sit near the stage.", "He means it is not easy at all to get tickets." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

2-47

[ "W: Excuse me. Do you have the time?", "M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast." ]

[ { "answer": "It is a little before 1:15.", "choice": [ "It is a little after 1:15.", "It is 15 minutes faster.", "It is a little before 1:15." ], "question": "What time is it?" } ]

16-111

[ "W: Some people are always after large, short-term profits. And they become victims of financial tricks.", "M: Well, they should know that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is." ]

[ { "answer": "Risks may exist when they chase high profits in a short time.", "choice": [ "Risks may exist when they chase high profits in a short time.", "It's feasible for people to be after large short-term profits.", "No one can avoid being victims of financial tricks." ], "question": "What does the man think people should know?" } ]

7-159

[ "W: Why are you interested in our company?", "M: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.", "W: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?", "M: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.", "W: But you have no experience for this job.", "M: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.", "W: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?", "M: No. What is the monthly salary?", "W: 800 yuan per month.", "M: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?", "W: Not at all." ]

[ { "answer": "Interviewer and interviewee.", "choice": [ "Interviewer and interviewee.", "Employer and employee.", "Manager and secretary." ], "question": "What is the most probably relationship between the two speakers?" }, { "answer": "He wanted to have better chances for development.", "choice": [ "He has got the required knowledge.", "He wanted to have better chances for development.", "He thought he could be hired by the company." ], "question": "Why is the man interested in the job?" }, { "answer": "Because he has no work experience.", "choice": [ "Because he has no work experience.", "Because it's the easiest way to get the job.", "Because he doesn't meet the job requirement." ], "question": "Why is the man offered a training salary for a start?" } ]

21-129

[ "M: According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 70 percent in literature.", "W: Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature." ]

[ { "answer": "Literature.", "choice": [ "Literature.", "History.", "Mathematics." ], "question": "What subject does the woman think less difficult?" } ]

4-1123

[ "W: Advertising on TV will cost a lot of money than on newspaper.", "M: But for a new product, such expenses are absolutely necessary." ]

[ { "answer": "It's necessary.", "choice": [ "It's necessary.", "It's quick.", "It's cheap." ], "question": "What does the man think of advertising on TV?" } ]

21-93

[ "M: Hi, Susan, Where were you at lunch time?", "W: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my stomach for food.", "M: I never have that problem. So where were you?", "W: My science class ran over." ]

[ { "answer": "She stayed at the classroom.", "choice": [ "She tried to solve the problem.", "She had a chat with her classmate.", "She stayed at the classroom." ], "question": "What did the woman do at lunchtime?" } ]

17-109

[ "W: I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?", "M: Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero." ]

[ { "answer": "Cold.", "choice": [ "Warm.", "Cool.", "Cold." ], "question": "What's the weather like?" } ]

23-6

[ "W: This is my house. You can't do anything against my wishes. You can't put your feet on my chairs. You can't stay out late at night. You can't ask friends to dinner in the house. You must pay me at the beginning of every month but not at the end.", "M: OK. I won't do anything against your wishes." ]

[ { "answer": "Renter and house owner.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Renter and house owner.", "Mother and son." ], "question": "What relationship is most likely of the two speakers?" } ]

4-808