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[ "W: Let's get started. Where were we last class?", "M: We learned the dialogue on Page 40.", "W: Have you all memorized it?", "M: Yes, we have.", "W: All right. Now, go on to Unit 5. Listen carefully to the tape,and then finish the questions.", "M: Do we have to do them?", "W: I'm afraid you have to." ]
[ { "answer": "She is a teacher.", "choice": [ "She is a hostess.", "She is a student.", "She is a teacher." ], "question": "What does the woman do?" }, { "answer": "Listen to the tape.", "choice": [ "Listen to the tape.", "Memorize the dialogue.", "Finish the questions." ], "question": "What will the man do next?" } ]
7-47
[ "M: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?", "W: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.", "M: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.", "W: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!", "M: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.", "W: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.", "M: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything." ]
[ { "answer": "A burger.", "choice": [ "A burger.", "Bacon jam.", "A cheese sandwich." ], "question": "What does the man always get from the food truck?" }, { "answer": "Working.", "choice": [ "Working.", "Having breakfast.", "Enjoying a morning coffee." ], "question": "What was the woman doing around 8:00 a.m.?" }, { "answer": "So there will be food left.", "choice": [ "So there will be food left.", "Since they're already late.", "So they won't miss too much work." ], "question": "Why do the speakers need to hurry up?" } ]
4-1082
[ "F: Don't you think the radio is too noisy?", "M: Yes, ask Lucy to turn it down." ]
[ { "answer": "To turn down the radio.", "choice": [ "To turn on the radio.", "To turn off the radio.", "To turn down the radio." ], "question": "What will they ask Lucy to do?" } ]
12-107
[ "Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?", "Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.", "Man: What do you mean?", "Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...", "Man: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?", "Woman: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.", "Man: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?", "Woman: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.", "Man: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.", "Woman: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...", "Man: So, what are you going to do about it?", "Woman: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...", "Man: Yeah, I can see that.", "Woman: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.", "Man: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?", "Woman: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.", "Man: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.", "Woman: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.", "Man: Alright, thanks." ]
[ { "answer": "was using drugs", "choice": [ "was using drugs", "liked another boy", "was moving away" ], "question": "Brandon broke up with his girlfriend because she _______." }, { "answer": "She hit him hard in the face.", "choice": [ "She threw his books in the toilet.", "She hit him hard in the face.", "She crashed his car into a wall." ], "question": "What did his girlfriend do to Brandon?" }, { "answer": "her friends would hurt him badly", "choice": [ "she would burn up his car", "her friends would hurt him badly", "she would say bad things about him" ], "question": "Alex told Brandon if he said anything about this, __________." }, { "answer": "tell the police about the problem", "choice": [ "leave bad comments on her Facebook page", "forget about the whole thing", "tell the police about the problem" ], "question": "In the end, Brandon decided to _________." }, { "answer": "We shouldn't abuse other people.", "choice": [ "People should avoid using harmful drugs.", "We shouldn't abuse other people.", "People need to respect other people's property." ], "question": "What is the main message of the conversation?" } ]
1-99
[ "M: What are you going to do this summer vacation?", "W: I want to have a trip to Beijing because I have never been there. But my mother wants me to stay at home and study since I am going to take the National Entrance Examination next year." ]
[ { "answer": "The woman hasn't decided how to spend the summer vacation.", "choice": [ "The woman is going to have a trip this summer vacation.", "The woman is going to stay at home this summer vacation.", "The woman hasn't decided how to spend the summer vacation." ], "question": "Which of the following can we know from the dialogue?" } ]
15-144
[ "M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?", "W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.", "M: Yeah, I see.", "W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.", "M: How do you open it?", "W: Well, you have to press the little button that says eject.", "M: This one here?", "W: That's right. That's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah. After you've clone that, then you load the cassette. Make sure that you've got the right side of the tape facing you and not away from you. Then you should close the cassette flap.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah, that's right. And then you must remember to press the play button to set it to work.", "M: That one on the right?", "W: Yes, that's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Right! It won't go clown unless you push hard.", "M: I know. Those old models are all like that.", "W: That's just what you must do.", "M: Yes. But how about this red thing here?", "W: That's the record switch. Be careful not to press it when you're playing, because if you do you'll wipe off whatever is on the tape.", "M: Oh, I see. So that's the record and this is the rewind.", "W: Exactly. If you want to rewind, then you have to press it down.", "M: And then stop it here.", "W: That's it. You've got it." ]
[ { "answer": "That you get the right side of the tape facing you.", "choice": [ "That you open the recorder.", "That you get the power supply.", "That you get the right side of the tape facing you." ], "question": "What must you make sure when you load the cassette?" }, { "answer": "Wipe off the sound on the tape.", "choice": [ "Wipe off the sound on the tape.", "Play the recorder.", "Set the recorder to work." ], "question": "What may the red thing do besides recording?" }, { "answer": "Rewind button.", "choice": [ "Pause button.", "Rewind button.", "Forward button." ], "question": "What button do you press if you want to listen again what has been played?" } ]
18-1
[ "W: Sorry, sir, we are working on your order now and will be delivering it soon.", "M: Soon? How soon is soon?" ]
[ { "answer": "Dissatisfied.", "choice": [ "Excited.", "Dissatisfied.", "Bored." ], "question": "How does the man feel?" } ]
4-1068
[ "W: Hey, why can't we go to see the play in Sunday?", "M: Because the weather report says it will be rainy on Sunday." ]
[ { "answer": "Because it will be rainy.", "choice": [ "Because it will be snowy.", "Because it will be rainy.", "Because it will be windy." ], "question": "Why can't they go to see the play on Sunday?" } ]
8-43
[ "M: I think one of my favorite places is a little jazz bar downtown called the Music Box.", "W: The Music Box?", "M: Yeah, it's a really popular place for office workers after hours and students, especially on weekends." ]
[ { "answer": "It's a little jazz bar.", "choice": [ "It's a little jazz bar.", "It's where musicians play music at night.", "It's the woman's favorite place." ], "question": "What is TRUE about the Music Box?" } ]
17-228
[ "W: Why don't you eat your apple?", "M: My teeth are bad." ]
[ { "answer": "The man's teeth are bad.", "choice": [ "The apple is bad.", "The man's teeth are bad.", "The man doesn't like it." ], "question": "Why doesn't the man eat the apple?" } ]
12-633
[ "W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.", "M: He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often." ]
[ { "answer": "He's been to Seattle many times.", "choice": [ "He's been to Seattle many times.", "He has chaired a lot of conferences.", "He has a high position in his company." ], "question": "What does the man say about?" } ]
5-75
[ "M: How do you like your neighbors?", "W: The old man looks very serious and I've never seen him smile. The old lady is so kind." ]
[ { "answer": "He never smiles to us.", "choice": [ "He's kind to us.", "She often helps us.", "He never smiles to us." ], "question": "Why does the woman think the old man looks serious?" } ]
11-176
[ "M: How much does one ticket cost?", "W: Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price." ]
[ { "answer": "$ 3.", "choice": [ "$ 1.", "$ 2.", "$ 3." ], "question": "How much will the man pay for three children tickets?" } ]
23-31
[ "F: Will you be free this evening?", "M: I'm afraid not. I'll have a maths test tomorrow." ]
[ { "answer": "Review his work.", "choice": [ "Go shopping.", "Review his work.", "Watch TV." ], "question": "What will the man do probably this evening?" } ]
12-488
[ "W: Do you know Tom?", "W: Tom what?", "M: Tom Smith.", "W: No. But I know a Tim Smith.", "M: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?", "W: No, what happened then?", "M: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.", "W: Oh, come on. You are not telling a ghost story, are you?", "M: But he told me it was true. You see, his grandfather used to be an army officer during the war. And because he didn't return home after the war, everybody thought he had been killed in the war.", "W: But then, he suddenly appeared alive, like in those films.", "M: Exactly. Tom, oh no, Tim, told me that by chance he saw an old man at the railway station selling newspapers. And he was surprised to see someone like his grandfather in a picture he had seen. So naturally he went to the man and asked him whether his name was Smith. And the man, I mean, his grandfather, said yes, and after that everything happened just like a film.", "W: Amazing. But why didn't the old man go back to his hometown after the war?", "M: Well, that's another long story. I'll tell you later." ]
[ { "answer": "A real story.", "choice": [ "A film.", "A real story.", "A ghost story." ], "question": "What are the man and the woman talking about?" }, { "answer": "Tim.", "choice": [ "Tim.", "Tom.", "Smith." ], "question": "What's the first name of the man they are talking about?" }, { "answer": "The man hasn't told the woman yet.", "choice": [ "He had been wounded in the war.", "The man hasn't told the woman yet.", "He had to sell newspapers at the railway station." ], "question": "Why didn't the man return home after the war?" } ]
4-158
[ "W: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?", "M: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend." ]
[ { "answer": "The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while.", "choice": [ "The serious accident may leave Anna paralyzed.", "The man happened to see Anna fall on her back.", "The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]
5-579
[ "W: Hello, glad to see you here!", "M: Me, too. How are you going these days?", "W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "W: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "M: Such as?", "W: Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "M: Can you think of any more examples?", "W: The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "W: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "M: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "W: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "M: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "M: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "W: Yes, sure.", "M: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "W: That's exactly what I mean.", "M: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]
[ { "answer": "The differences between British and American English.", "choice": [ "The connection between British and American English.", "The differences between British and American English.", "The difficulty in distinguishing British and American English." ], "question": "What's the conversation mainly about?" }, { "answer": "It can not prevent people from understanding each other.", "choice": [ "It can not prevent people from understanding each other.", "It is important for English learners to realize the difference.", "It makes people feel difficult to communicate with each other." ], "question": "What does the man think of the difference in spelling between British English and American English?" }, { "answer": "To show differences between British and American English in pronunciation and meaning.", "choice": [ "To show differences between British and American English in pronunciation and meaning.", "To show she had difficulty understanding the whole movie.", "To show her dissatisfaction with the character in the movie." ], "question": "Why does the woman mention the English movie she once saw?" }, { "answer": "They are slightly different but interoperable.", "choice": [ "They are totally different.", "They are practically the same.", "They are slightly different but interoperable." ], "question": "What do we learn about British English and American English?" } ]
5-825
[ "M: I don't understand why the neighbors are moving our so soon. They just moved into the flat last month.", "W: The landlord has refused to mend the thing he promised to before they moved in." ]
[ { "answer": "The landlord doesn't keep his promise.", "choice": [ "They don't like the flat.", "They can't afford the high rent.", "The landlord doesn't keep his promise." ], "question": "Why are the neighbors moving out?" } ]
4-629
[ "W: It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.", "M: Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places." ]
[ { "answer": "There will be fog in all areas by midnight.", "choice": [ "There will be heavy fog in all areas.", "There will be heavy rain by midnight.", "There will be fog in all areas by midnight." ], "question": "What's the weather forecast?" } ]
5-243
[ "Susan: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.", "Julie: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.", "Susan: There's nothing to be frightened. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?", "Julie: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. But any accident in a flight will lead to tragedy.", "Susan: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?", "Julie: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once was enough.", "Susan: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.", "Julie: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast and at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.", "Susan: It's fine if you're a good sailor. But have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?", "Julie: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour. But in many eases I'd rather to be sea - sick than dead." ]
[ { "answer": "Her husband.", "choice": [ "Her family.", "Her husband.", "Her children." ], "question": "Who is Julie going to take a trip to Canada with?" }, { "answer": "By air.", "choice": [ "By air.", "By bus.", "By train." ], "question": "What kind of transport does her husband prefer to take?" }, { "answer": "It can make you sea-sick.", "choice": [ "It is not very fast.", "It has no casualties.", "It can make you sea-sick." ], "question": "What is the greatest disadvantage of taking a ship according to Susan?" } ]
17-192
[ "W: Stan, do you have a minute?", "M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.", "M: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?", "W: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.", "M: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.", "W: Good idea." ]
[ { "answer": "Teachers.", "choice": [ "Students.", "Teachers.", "Clerks." ], "question": "Who are the speakers?" }, { "answer": "Noise in the office.", "choice": [ "Noise in the office.", "A new meeting room.", "The story of a workmate." ], "question": "What are they mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "Ask for a meeting room.", "choice": [ "Talk to Jack openly.", "Move to another office.", "Ask for a meeting room." ], "question": "What does Stan suggest they do?" } ]
2-116
[ "W: Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.", "M: Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then." ]
[ { "answer": "On Thursday night.", "choice": [ "On Thursday night.", "On Thursday morning.", "On tonight." ], "question": "When will Mr Smith come back?" } ]
21-187
[ "W: I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come.", "M: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]
[ { "answer": "Because the man's mother likes him.", "choice": [ "Because Tom likes the woman.", "Because the man's mother likes him.", "Because Tom is the man's good friend." ], "question": "Why is Tom being invited to the party?" } ]
14-47
[ "M: We are famous for our barbecue pork with rice. Would you like to have some?", "W: Er... I don't think so. I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork." ]
[ { "answer": "A waiter.", "choice": [ "A waiter.", "A butcher.", "A porter." ], "question": "Who is most probably the man?" } ]
4-1331
[ "W: I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.", "M: But this one is more comfortable for hot weather." ]
[ { "answer": "The more comfortable one.", "choice": [ "The prettier one.", "The new one.", "The more comfortable one." ], "question": "Which dress did the woman wear?" } ]
16-122
[ "F: Men have been to the moon in a spaceship. Is that right?", "M: Yes. But men have never traveled to other planets." ]
[ { "answer": "To the moon.", "choice": [ "To other planets.", "To the moon.", "Only on the earth." ], "question": "Where have men traveled in a spaceship?" } ]
11-250
[ "M: The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.", "W: Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town." ]
[ { "answer": "She expects the theatre to close down.", "choice": [ "She likes the new theatre in town.", "She expects the theatre to close down.", "She's surprised by the news." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
4-155
[ "W: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "M: I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "W: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "M: Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.", "W: Is it good?", "M: Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...", "W: What are you going to do with all that?", "M: Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!", "W: You're not supposed to just copy the book.", "M: Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.", "W: He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.", "M: What is the point then?", "W: Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.", "M: Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that." ]
[ { "answer": "Schoolmates.", "choice": [ "Teacher and student.", "Mother and son.", "Schoolmates." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the two speakers?" }, { "answer": "He was not supposed to finish his project by copying.", "choice": [ "He didn't hand in his project on schedule.", "His project was not what he was supposed to write.", "He was not supposed to finish his project by copying." ], "question": "Why does the woman blame the man?" }, { "answer": "He will probably write his own project.", "choice": [ "He will hand in his project right now.", "He will probably write his own project.", "He will report the woman to Mr. Harper." ], "question": "What will the man probably do next?" } ]
4-1541
[ "M: Are you interested in music?", "W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "W: You play the piano, don't you?", "M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.", "W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.", "M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.", "W: I'd love to." ]
[ { "answer": "Jazz.", "choice": [ "Classical music.", "Rock music.", "Jazz." ], "question": "What kind of music does the man like best?" }, { "answer": "The man's wife.", "choice": [ "The woman.", "The man.", "The man's wife." ], "question": "Who can play the violin?" }, { "answer": "This weekend.", "choice": [ "Some day in the future.", "This weekend.", "This month." ], "question": "When will the woman possibly hear the man's wife play?" } ]
3-80
[ "M: It was the third time Rodger had phoned me to say he had a new job.", "W: It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays." ]
[ { "answer": "Young people seldom stay long on thesame job.", "choice": [ "Young people are too quick in making decisions.", "Young people seldom stay long on thesame job.", "Young people lose their jobs easily." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
5-622
[ "W: What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren't any toys at all. Where have you put them?", "M: Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. The old lady must have taken ours bymistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant." ]
[ { "answer": "An old lady took the couple's suitcasefor her own.", "choice": [ "The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much.", "An old lady took the couple's suitcasefor her own.", "The couple's suitcase was stolen inthe restaurant." ], "question": "What can be inferred from the conversation?" } ]
5-746
[ "M: So how is your new roommate?", "W: She really makes me angry.", "M: What happened?", "W: She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude." ]
[ { "answer": "The woman does not get along well with her roommate.", "choice": [ "The woman does not get along well with the man.", "The woman does not get along well with her roommate.", "The man will talk with the woman's roommate." ], "question": "What can we learn from this conversation?" } ]
2-123
[ "F: What a terrible day!", "M: Yes, I feel like in fire!" ]
[ { "answer": "Hot", "choice": [ "Hot", "Cold", "Warm" ], "question": "What's the weather like that day?" } ]
12-294
[ "W: When did you start your work last night?", "M: I began to work after the TV news finished." ]
[ { "answer": "After TV news.", "choice": [ "Before TV news.", "After TV news.", "We don't know." ], "question": "When did the man begin his work?" } ]
12-410
[ "W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?", "M: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet." ]
[ { "answer": "He doesn't like abstract paintings.", "choice": [ "The woman possesses a natural talent for art.", "He doesn't like abstract paintings.", "He isn't good at abstract thinking." ], "question": "What does the man imply?" } ]
5-144
[ "M: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "W: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "M: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "W: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.", "M: Are you going to join in the big race next month?", "W: I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?", "M: Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.", "W: OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye." ]
[ { "answer": "By running.", "choice": [ "By car.", "By running.", "By bus." ], "question": "How does the woman go to work?" }, { "answer": "Free.", "choice": [ "Free.", "Peaceful.", "Tired." ], "question": "What feeling does the woman get while going to work?" }, { "answer": "Run around a park.", "choice": [ "Run to work.", "Run at a gym.", "Run around a park." ], "question": "How will the man train for the big race?" } ]
7-227
[ "W: If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project, maybe he'll give us a few more days.", "M: Let's not push our luck, OK?" ]
[ { "answer": "They shouldn't ask for too much.", "choice": [ "They shouldn't ask for too much.", "They should ask for three weeks to do the work.", "They shouldn't push the projector buttons." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]
17-63
[ "W: Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.", "M: More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students." ]
[ { "answer": "At a restaurant.", "choice": [ "At a theatre.", "At a booking office.", "At a restaurant." ], "question": "Where did the conversation most probably take place?" } ]
5-40
[ "W: Could you please turn down your TV a little?", "M: Sorry! Are you still preparing for the final exam?" ]
[ { "answer": "Her study was disturbe", "choice": [ "She didn't want to watch TV.", "Her study was disturbe", "She wanted to listen to the radio." ], "question": "Why did the woman ask the man to turn down the TV?" } ]
21-41
[ "Man: Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.", "Woman: Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat." ]
[ { "answer": "They are by the door with the rubbish.", "choice": [ "They are under the chair by the television.", "They are under the chair with the rubbish.", "They are by the door with the rubbish." ], "question": "Where are the man's shoes?" } ]
20-89
[ "W: Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "M: I just had a terrible experience.", "W: Did you have an accident?", "M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "W: How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this man to the police.", "M: Before I realized what had happened, the car was gone.", "W: Drivers like that should be punished by the police.", "M: I agree. I won't forget this for a long time.", "W: I am sure you won't.", "M: Yes,from now on I won't cross the street reading my newspaper. I'll have to watch where I'm going, since there are dangerous drivers like that one on the road." ]
[ { "answer": "Because he was almost hit by a car and felt frightened.", "choice": [ "Because he was too tired.", "Because he was injured in a traffic accident.", "Because he was almost hit by a car and felt frightened." ], "question": "Why did the man look pale?" }, { "answer": "To report the driver to the police.", "choice": [ "To take the driver's license away.", "To report the driver to the police.", "To be more careful next time." ], "question": "What did the woman hope the man do?" }, { "answer": "He was reading a newspaper.", "choice": [ "He was reading a newspaper.", "He was thinking something important.", "He was doing nothing but walking." ], "question": "What was the man doing when the car almost hit him?" } ]
21-282
[ "W: What's the noise?", "M: That's the boys playing football." ]
[ { "answer": "On the playground.", "choice": [ "At home.", "In the classroom.", "On the playground." ], "question": "Where are the speakers probably?" } ]
13-53
[ "M: Today's the last day that Harry Potter is on. We planned to go and see it after school.", "W: I'd love to, but Professor Brian wants to speak with me." ]
[ { "answer": "See Professor Brian.", "choice": [ "See the movie with the man.", "See Professor Brian.", "See Harry Potter." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]
14-114
[ "W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "W: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "M: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "W: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "M: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "W: Thanks, Dennis." ]
[ { "answer": "Interviewer and interviewee.", "choice": [ "Interviewer and interviewee.", "Club owner and customer.", "Driver and passenger." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "Have cold drinks.", "choice": [ "Have cold drinks.", "Drive the bus.", "Cook food." ], "question": "What can the guests do on the bus?" }, { "answer": "Get dressed smartly.", "choice": [ "Bring their VIP cards.", "Get dressed smartly.", "Book clubs in advance." ], "question": "What are guests expected to do for parties?" }, { "answer": "Inform him of the booking time.", "choice": [ "Control the number of people.", "Avoid wearing jeans and sports shoes.", "Inform him of the booking time." ], "question": "What does the man suggest guests do before a fancy-dress party?" } ]
7-132
[ "W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.", "M: Fine.", "W: Will 5:20 be all right?", "M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?", "W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.", "M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.", "W: Then what about 6:15?", "M: Well, that's fine." ]
[ { "answer": "Dr. Milton won't come to work.", "choice": [ "He can't spare the time.", "The clinic will be closed.", "Dr. Milton won't come to work." ], "question": "Why won't Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow?" }, { "answer": "From Monday to Friday.", "choice": [ "From Monday to Friday.", "On weekdays except Thursday.", "During the whole week." ], "question": "When is the clinic open in a week?" }, { "answer": "6:15 p. m., Thursday.", "choice": [ "5:30 p. m., Wednesday.", "6:15 p. m., Wednesday.", "6:15 p. m., Thursday." ], "question": "What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone to come?" } ]
2-6
[ "Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?", "Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.", "Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.", "Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.", "Boy: Let's see ... allowance.", "Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?", "Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.", "Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?", "Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.", "Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?", "Boy: Umm.", "Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand?", "Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun.", "Dad: Okay. What else can you do?", "Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.", "Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?", "Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.", "Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?", "Boy: Like a Game Boy?", "Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say.", "Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)", "Dad: [Laughing]" ]
[ { "answer": "The game system costs too much.", "choice": [ "Using it is a simply a waste of time.", "His son needs to play with friends instead.", "The game system costs too much." ], "question": "Why does the father discourage his son from buying a Game Boy?" }, { "answer": "$5.00", "choice": [ "$1.25", "$5.00", "$7.50" ], "question": "How much can the boy save a month in allowance to buy a Game Boy?" }, { "answer": "The boy needs to get his chores done.", "choice": [ "He has to get good grades in school.", "The boy needs to get his chores done.", "He doesn't have to do anything." ], "question": "What does the boy need to do to earn allowance?" }, { "answer": "selling lemonade to people passing by", "choice": [ "delivering newspapers door-to-door", "selling lemonade to people passing by", "collecting empty cans from the trash" ], "question": "What suggestion does the father give his son for making more money around the neighborhood?" }, { "answer": "The boy feels some disappointment and surprise.", "choice": [ "The father is going to help buy the Game Boy for his son.", "The boy feels some disappointment and surprise.", "The boy no longer wants a Game Boy." ], "question": "What can we infer from the ending of the conversation?" } ]
1-132
[ "F: What was the party like last night, Jim?", "M: Not too bad." ]
[ { "answer": "Just so so.", "choice": [ "Very good.", "Very bad.", "Just so so." ], "question": "What was Tom's feeling of the party?" } ]
11-190
[ "F: How far is your school?", "M: It's about 15 minutes bus ride." ]
[ { "answer": "15 minutes.", "choice": [ "50 minutes.", "15 minutes.", "5 minutes." ], "question": "How long does it take the man to go to school by bus?" } ]
13-26
[ "M: I left 20 pages here to copy. Here is the receipt.", "W: I'm sorry, sir. But we're a little behind. Could you come back in a few minutes?" ]
[ { "answer": "She has not got the man's copies ready.", "choice": [ "She will give him the receipt later.", "The man should make his own copies.", "She has not got the man's copies ready." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
5-559
[ "W: Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer?", "M: I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it twomonths later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year." ]
[ { "answer": "He has visited the TV tower once.", "choice": [ "He saw the big tower he visited on TV.", "He has visited the TV tower twice.", "He has visited the TV tower once." ], "question": "What do we learn about the man?" } ]
5-709
[ "M: I'll meet you at six, OK?", "F: Could you make it later? I'll have to make a call at that time." ]
[ { "answer": "At 6:30.", "choice": [ "At 5.", "At 6.", "At 6:30." ], "question": "When will they meet possibly?" } ]
12-519
[ "F: Can I help you?", "M: Yes, I want to buy a stamp for the letter." ]
[ { "answer": "In the post office.", "choice": [ "In the food shop.", "In the workshop.", "In the post office." ], "question": "Where are the two people talking?" } ]
12-24
[ "W: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.", "M: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.", "W: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.", "M: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of \"Fast Pass\"?", "W: No, not until now. Is that a bus line?", "M: Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare.", "W: That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs?", "M: The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat.", "W: So, do I have to make a reservation?", "M: No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays.", "W: Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler." ]
[ { "answer": "If he kn ows of a simple way to the airport.", "choice": [ "If he is going home for the holidays.", "If he kn ows of a simple way to the airport.", "If he knows who can see her off." ], "question": "What does the woman ask the man?" }, { "answer": "A business card.", "choice": [ "A wallet.", "A telephone.", "A business card." ], "question": "What does the man look for?" }, { "answer": "To guarantee a seat.", "choice": [ "To guarantee a seat.", "To make sure of the price.", "To ask about the time." ], "question": "Why is it necessary to call in advance?" } ]
4-489
[ "W: Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?", "M: Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.", "W: I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?", "M: I'll drive to his party after work. Would you like to take my car there?", "W: I would be glad to. Thank you." ]
[ { "answer": "This morning.", "choice": [ "This afternoon.", "This morning.", "Yesterday evening." ], "question": "When did the man receive the invitation?" }, { "answer": "To ask him when the party will begin.", "choice": [ "To ask him when the party will begin.", "To tell him how to prepare the party.", "To tell him some good news." ], "question": "Why will the woman ring Mike up?" }, { "answer": "By car.", "choice": [ "By hike.", "By taxi.", "By car." ], "question": "How will the speakers go to the party?" } ]
4-971
[ "M: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!", "W: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?", "M: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?", "W: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?", "M: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?", "W: Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you.", "M: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation!" ]
[ { "answer": "He sells houses.", "choice": [ "He cleans houses.", "He does paperwork.", "He sells houses." ], "question": "What does the man do for his job?" }, { "answer": "On Thursday.", "choice": [ "On Thursday.", "On the weekend.", "On Friday." ], "question": "When does the conversation take place?" }, { "answer": "Recommend the man to her friend.", "choice": [ "Sell her house in Springfield.", "Recommend the man to her friend.", "Go to the man's office tomorrow." ], "question": "What will the woman do?" } ]
4-1126
[ "F: Excuse me, do you know how to use this machine?", "M: Um... well... sorry... but I think you may ask the managerhere." ]
[ { "answer": "The manager.", "choice": [ "The man.", "The woman.", "The manager." ], "question": "Who knows how to use this machine?" } ]
12-342
[ "M: Where is the closest telephone, Mary?", "W: Why not use mine, Tom? I won't ask you to pay." ]
[ { "answer": "To make the call on her telephone.", "choice": [ "To make the call on her telephone.", "To go to find the closest telephone.", "To pay for the telephone call." ], "question": "What does the woman tell the man to do?" } ]
13-199
[ "M: We've beaten the rush hour. Did you see that?", "W: I wish we could stop.", "M: How the hell can I stop? I'll stop as soon as I've found somewhere to park!" ]
[ { "answer": "Park his car.", "choice": [ "Go to a park", "Park his car.", "Drive on." ], "question": "What does the man wish to do?" } ]
17-27
[ "M: I forgot all about the two o'clock meeting. Tom's going to kill me.", "W: Oh, God! I can see why you are upset. You can really be annoying when something important slips in your mind." ]
[ { "answer": "She's sympathetic.", "choice": [ "She's scornful.", "She's angry.", "She's sympathetic." ], "question": "What's the woman's attitude towards the man's forgetfulness?" } ]
5-244
[ "W: I'm so worried about Monday's exam.", "M: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.", "W: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?", "M: You are not allowed to use them, I think.", "W: Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?", "M: I'm afraid that's not possible.", "W: May I bring some paper to write drafts?", "M: Yes, that's all right.", "W: Thank you very much for the information." ]
[ { "answer": "She was afraid to take part in an examination.", "choice": [ "She was troubled by a difficult mathematics question.", "She was worried about next Monday.", "She was afraid to take part in an examination." ], "question": "What's the woman's problem?" }, { "answer": "Be relaxed and calm and then she will make it.", "choice": [ "The exam is very easy.", "Be relaxed and calm and then she will make it.", "It's necessary to bring a dictionary with her." ], "question": "What does the man tell the woman?" }, { "answer": "Some draft papers.", "choice": [ "Some draft papers.", "Papers with some information.", "Dictionaries." ], "question": "What can be brought with the woman to the exam?" } ]
21-136
[ "W: This coffee never seems quite right to me.", "M: Why don't you try some tea?" ]
[ { "answer": "Drinking some tea.", "choice": [ "Buying a new kind of coffee.", "Drinking some tea.", "Giving up drinking coffee." ], "question": "What does the man suggest?" } ]
13-116
[ "W: After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest of the year.", "M: The year! It's supposed to be good for four!" ]
[ { "answer": "surprise", "choice": [ "surprise", "sarcasm", "disappointment" ], "question": "The tone of the man is that of ________." } ]
10-64
[ "M: Where on earth are we?", "W: Judging by all the traffic, I'd say we're near the heart of the downtown area.", "M: What did I do wrong? Did I take a wrong turn?", "W: I think so." ]
[ { "answer": "They lost their way.", "choice": [ "They lost their way.", "They were caught in the traffic.", "They broke the traffic rule." ], "question": "What happened to the speakers?" } ]
4-190
[ "W: Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?", "M: Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.", "W: He is all alone, isn't he?", "M: Yes, his wife has been dead for years. They had one daughter, Dories. But she went off to town as soon as she left school. And he hasn't heard from her since. I hear she is making good money as a model.", "W: Maybe someone could get in touch with her. Get her to come back for a while to help?", "M: I don't suppose she come. She never got on with her father. He is bit of a tough character and she is rather selfish. Oh, I expect old Jake will get by. He is healthy at least, comes into a clinic for a check regularly.", "W: Are you his doctor?", "M: No, my partner doctor Johnson is.", "W: That bad-tempered old thing?", "M: Oh, he isn't really bad-tempered. He just looks it. He is an excellent doctor, taught me a lot, and he has a very nice family. His wife invites me over there to supper every week. Very pleasant.", "W: Yes. I teach their daughter Pen at school. She is a bit careless and lazy about her school work, but a bright little thing and very popular with her age group." ]
[ { "answer": "He can no longer work at sea.", "choice": [ "His health is getting worse.", "He can no longer work at sea.", "His past life upsets him a good deal." ], "question": "Why does old Jake look terribly depressed?" }, { "answer": "She passed away years ago.", "choice": [ "She passed away years ago.", "She used to work as a model.", "She has been working at a clinic." ], "question": "What do we learn about Jake's wife?" }, { "answer": "She has never got on with her father.", "choice": [ "She has made lots of money as a doctor.", "She is going to take care of her old dad.", "She has never got on with her father." ], "question": "What does the man say about Jake's daughter?" }, { "answer": "He is excellent but looks bad-tempered.", "choice": [ "He dines out with his wife every weekend.", "He is excellent but looks bad-tempered.", "He does not care about his appearance." ], "question": "What does the man say about Jake's doctor?" } ]
5-158
[ "W: I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.", "M: Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year." ]
[ { "answer": "The two speakers are seniors at college.", "choice": [ "The man is worried about his future.", "The two speakers are seniors at college.", "The two speakers are at a loss what to do." ], "question": "What do you learn from the conversation?" } ]
17-111
[ "M: Alice, I want to buy you a watch. Which one do you like?", "F: I like the red one, Dad." ]
[ { "answer": "In a shop.", "choice": [ "In a shop.", "In a restaurant.", "In a bus stop." ], "question": "Where are they?" } ]
12-345
[ "W: Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.", "M: Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.", "W: My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.", "M: Where is he?", "W: He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.", "M: And who is the yound woman? Uh, the woman wearing a red coat.", "W: Oh, that's Ann, my piano teacher.", "M: Piano teacher! I never knew you were practicing the piano." ]
[ { "answer": "Her brother.", "choice": [ "Her brother.", "Her student.", "Her teacher." ], "question": "Who is visiting the woman for the weekend?" }, { "answer": "She has taken piano lessons from her.", "choice": [ "She has just been introduced to her.", "She has taken piano lessons from her.", "They have met at a party before." ], "question": "How does the woman know Ann?" } ]
4-1533
[ "F: Could you tell me something about the city?", "M: Certainly. I am almost sixty now, and I lived here all my life. I know it very well." ]
[ { "answer": "Sixty years.", "choice": [ "Fifty years.", "Sixty years.", "More than sixty years." ], "question": "How long has the man lived in the city?" } ]
11-14
[ "W: Welcome sir, go this way please.", "M: Thank you.", "W: Would you like to see a menu?", "M: No, thanks. I already know what to order." ]
[ { "answer": "A waitress.", "choice": [ "A doctor.", "A secretary.", "A waitress." ], "question": "What is the woman's job?" } ]
16-31
[ "Man: Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.", "Woman: So, you can't come to get me?", "Man: No, uh, sorry.", "Woman: Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?", "Man: Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body builder or pro wrestler.", "Woman: Okay. Um, what else?", "Man: Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't miss him.", "Woman: Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to play baseball?", "Man: Exactly.", "Woman: And what's his name?", "Man: Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one.", "Woman: Alright.", "Man: Alright. Bye.", "Woman: (I) Hope he shows up?", "Man: Okay, now, I'll call him.", "Woman: Alright, bye.", "Man: Bye." ]
[ { "answer": "the man's brother", "choice": [ "the woman's father", "the man's brother", "a friend from work" ], "question": "Who will meet the woman at the airport?" }, { "answer": "quite", "choice": [ "quite", "extremely", "not so" ], "question": "The person is _______ tall." }, { "answer": "brown", "choice": [ "black", "red", "brown" ], "question": "He has _______ hair." }, { "answer": "a white hat", "choice": [ "black shoes", "blue shirts", "a white hat" ], "question": "The man wears ______________." }, { "answer": "Mike", "choice": [ "Mike", "Marshall", "Matthew" ], "question": "The man's name is _______." } ]
1-2
[ "M: I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.", "W: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting." ]
[ { "answer": "The man should give up watching the movie.", "choice": [ "The man should give up watching the movie.", "The man should read something exciting instead.", "The man should go to bed at eleven." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
5-337
[ "W: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?", "M: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.", "W: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?", "M: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?", "W: $ 65. When will you be arriving and leaving, Sir?", "M: From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.", "W: Quite all right, Sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is it right?", "M: Yes, that's it. Thank you very much.", "W: You're welcome." ]
[ { "answer": "A single room with bath", "choice": [ "A single room", "A double room with bath", "A single room with bath" ], "question": "What kind of room does William Woods want?" }, { "answer": "$390.", "choice": [ "$390.", "$460.", "$490." ], "question": "How much will William Woods pay for the room?" }, { "answer": "On Saturday, Au 28th", "choice": [ "On Sunday, Au 29th", "On Monday, Au 23rd", "On Saturday, Au 28th" ], "question": "On which day will William Woods leave the hotel?" } ]
16-156
[ "W: Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?", "M: No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.", "W: I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?", "M: In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast.", "W: Well, I can certainly understand that you're upset about losing them and we'll do all we can to help. If they really are missing,it's a matter for the police.", "M: What do you mean, if they are missing? I told you they were.", "W: Yes, Sir. But first I'll have one of the housekeeping staff look through your room in case they're still there. But I must say that we can't be held responsible. You should have deposited the valuables with Reception. It says so on the Key Card.", "M: That's not good enough. I want to see the manager immediately.", "W: I'll be glad to call the duty manager for you, sir. But he'll certainly say the same. We have clear instructions about valuables and we must follow them." ]
[ { "answer": "At a hotel.", "choice": [ "In a shop.", "At a hotel.", "At a restaurant." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" }, { "answer": "Two rings and a gold necklace.", "choice": [ "Two rings and a gold necklace.", "A gold necklace.", "A ring and two gold necklace." ], "question": "What valuables of Mr. Jacob have been stolen according to himself?" }, { "answer": "He isn't satisfied with the woman's answer.", "choice": [ "He isn't satisfied with the woman's answer.", "He is angry.", "He is sad." ], "question": "Why does the man want to see the manager?" } ]
21-18
[ "W: Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.", "M: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?", "W: Who is that calling, please?", "M: My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.", "W: I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.", "M: I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me to give a lecture. There are some details I want to discuss with him.", "W: I see, but you must speak to himself about that. Oh, well, if you leave your number, I'll tell him to ring you as soon as he is available.", "M: Thanks. My number is 7838298." ]
[ { "answer": "To discuss something with the doctor.", "choice": [ "To discuss something with the doctor.", "To ask Dr. Perkins to give a lecture.", "To see him about his illness." ], "question": "Why does the man want to talk to Dr. Perkins on the phone?" }, { "answer": "Having a meeting.", "choice": [ "Giving an operation.", "Giving a lecture.", "Having a meeting." ], "question": "What is the doctor doing at the moment?" } ]
2-40
[ "M: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?", "W: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.", "M: How often do you call each other?", "W: Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him.", "M: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon.", "W: I hope so." ]
[ { "answer": "Colleagues.", "choice": [ "Neighbors.", "Colleagues.", "A couple." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "By letter.", "choice": [ "By phone.", "By email.", "By letter." ], "question": "How can Anna reach her brother now?" } ]
7-120
[ "M: Helen, can I have a look at your newspaper?", "W: Sure, go ahead.", "M: I want to know what's on this weekend.", "W: Is there anything interesting?", "M: The Fools Garden is giving a performance today.", "W: They are a pop group. They are said to be very good. What time does the performance start?", "M: 7 P.m., will you be free then?", "W: Yes, I'd like to go.", "M: Let's go together then.", "W: All right." ]
[ { "answer": "Pop group.", "choice": [ "Classical group.", "Pop group.", "Jazz group." ], "question": "What does the Fools Garden refer to?" }, { "answer": "They will go together.", "choice": [ "The man will go alone.", "The woman will go alone.", "They will go together." ], "question": "What have the two speakers decided to do?" } ]
21-112
[ "M: Can you possibly lend me $10 until payday?", "W: It's out of the question." ]
[ { "answer": "She will not lend him the money.", "choice": [ "She doesn't understand the question.", "She will not lend him the money.", "She will lend him the money." ], "question": "What did you learn about the woman?" } ]
4-11
[ "W: These days have been so hot. Shall we go swimming at school this weekend?", "M: I'd love to, but yesterday I promised my friends to go fishing with them." ]
[ { "answer": "Go fishing.", "choice": [ "Go swimming.", "Go shopping.", "Go fishing." ], "question": "What's the man probably going to do this weekend?" } ]
23-48
[ "M: I can't go to the zoo with you tomorrow, because I have got a cold.", "W: I'm sorry to hear that." ]
[ { "answer": "He is ill.", "choice": [ "He is too cold.", "He is too hot.", "He is ill." ], "question": "What's wrong with the boy?" } ]
12-147
[ "W: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.", "M: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?", "W: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?", "M: Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's the Rialto? There's a perfect movie there.", "W: That's too far away. And it's hard to find a place to park there.", "M: Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.", "W: I saw that years ago. I couldn't wait to see it again. Moreover, it's too long. We wouldn't get home until midnight.", "M: The Center has a horror film. You wouldn't want to see that?", "W: No, indeed. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.", "M: That's about ell there is. Unless we change our decision and go downtown.", "W: No, we just can't pay for it. There must be something else we haven't seen.", "M: Here, look for yourself, I can't find anything else.", "W: Look at this!", "M: What?", "W: In the television timetable, there's a baseball game on television tonight.", "M: I wasn't looking for a TV program. I was looking at the movie ads.", "W: I know, but I just happened to notice it. New York is playing Boston.", "M: That must be good. I wouldn't mind watching that.", "W: OK. Let's stay home. We can go to the cinema Friday." ]
[ { "answer": "Because she is tired of watching TV.", "choice": [ "Because she is tired of watching TV.", "Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater.", "Because she enjoys going to the movies." ], "question": "Why does the woman want to go to the movie?" }, { "answer": "Tickets in downtown theaters are very expensive.", "choice": [ "She prefers to spend money on something else.", "Tickets in downtown theaters are very expensive.", "People cannot help baying things if they go downtown." ], "question": "What does \"I'd rather not spend a lot of money\" imply?" }, { "answer": "Because she doesn't want to see it a second time.", "choice": [ "Because the movie theater is too far away.", "Because the film is too old.", "Because she doesn't want to see it a second time." ], "question": "Why does the woman say she doesn't want to see the movie Gone with the Wind?" }, { "answer": "The woman is rather hard to please.", "choice": [ "People are tired of watching TV nowadays.", "The woman is rather hard to please.", "There aren't any films worth seeing in local theaters." ], "question": "What may you infer from the dialogue?" } ]
17-244
[ "F: This dress is much better, and the color is good.", "M: You are fight, madam, the blue dress is better than the green one." ]
[ { "answer": "The blue one.", "choice": [ "The green one.", "The blue one.", "Neither." ], "question": "Which dress will the woman take?" } ]
12-117
[ "M: Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do?", "W: Certainly. Go ahead, please.", "M: Don't touch the electricity and put everything in order. OK?", "W: Sure!" ]
[ { "answer": "Maybe a teacher.", "choice": [ "Maybe a teacher.", "Maybe a student.", "Maybe a meeting organizer." ], "question": "Can you guess what the man is?" } ]
16-129
[ "W: Lovely weather!", "M: Yes, it's really warm.", "W: I've seen you before, haven't I?", "M: Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?", "W: Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?", "M: Oh, I'm staying with a family down near the station.", "W: Are you on holiday?", "M: Well...er...I'm here to improve my English. I'm from Greece, you see.", "W: I didn't think you were English, but your English is very good.", "M: Thank you very much." ]
[ { "answer": "Lovely and warm.", "choice": [ "Cloudy and warm.", "Lovely and warm.", "Fine but cloudy." ], "question": "What's the weather like?" }, { "answer": "In a park.", "choice": [ "At the station.", "In a flat.", "In a park." ], "question": "Where are the speakers?" }, { "answer": "Practising his English.", "choice": [ "Spending his holiday.", "Practising his English.", "Visiting a Greek family." ], "question": "What is the man doing in England?" } ]
4-245
[ "M: Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?", "W: You just dial 0 and then the room number. It's very simple." ]
[ { "answer": "In a hotel.", "choice": [ "In a phone box.", "In a hotel.", "In a post office." ], "question": "Where does this conversation probably take place?" } ]
7-51
[ "W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?", "M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.", "W: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business?", "M: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with.", "W: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock.", "M: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us.", "W: And the rest of it?", "M: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products.", "W: And what's the range of your stock?", "M: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware.", "W: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition?", "M: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items." ]
[ { "answer": "Selling products made for left-handers.", "choice": [ "Providing aid to the disabled.", "Printing labels for manufactured goods.", "Selling products made for left-handers." ], "question": "What kind of business does the man engaged in?" }, { "answer": "Most of them are specially made for his shop.", "choice": [ "Most of them are specially made for his shop.", "All of them are manufactured in his own plant.", "The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design." ], "question": "What does the man say about his stock of products?" }, { "answer": "They sell by mail order only.", "choice": [ "They specialise in one product only.", "They have outlets throughout Britain.", "They sell by mail order only." ], "question": "What does the man say about other people in his line of business?" } ]
5-577
[ "M: Hello, Mary.", "W: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?", "M: I've no idea. What about you?", "W: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?", "M: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.", "W: Neither have I Shall we go there by bus?", "M: All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK?", "W: OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late.", "M: Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time." ]
[ { "answer": "To go to watch a football match.", "choice": [ "To go to see a play.", "To go to see a movie.", "To go to watch a football match." ], "question": "What are they going to do this evening?" }, { "answer": "At 7:30.", "choice": [ "At 6:30.", "At 6:45.", "At 7:30." ], "question": "When will the football match begin?" } ]
21-281
[ "M: Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "W: 25 cents.", "M: Ok, I'd like two 25-cent stamps, please.", "W: Here you are." ]
[ { "answer": "50 cents", "choice": [ "25 cents", "50 cents", "2 dollars" ], "question": "How much will the man pay for the stamps?" } ]
4-410
[ "M: Hello, may I speak to Henry, please?", "F: Hold on. Henry, your phone call." ]
[ { "answer": "At home", "choice": [ "At school", "Just went out", "At home" ], "question": "Where is Henry?" } ]
12-593
[ "M: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?", "W: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.", "M: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.", "W: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.", "M: But my bike is broken.", "W: You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?", "M: Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema." ]
[ { "answer": "4:15.", "choice": [ "3:30.", "4:00.", "4:15." ], "question": "What time will they go to see the Smiths?" }, { "answer": "By bike.", "choice": [ "By bus.", "By bike.", "On foot." ], "question": "How will they go there?" }, { "answer": "In front of the bookstore.", "choice": [ "At the bus stop.", "Opposite the factory.", "In front of the bookstore." ], "question": "Where will they meet?" } ]
4-1526
[ "W: I thought it was a great movie – so visually exciting and sharks look really scary at times.", "M: I hated to admit it, but it made me jump a bit of times too. I guess recent advances in camera technology helped." ]
[ { "answer": "Movie", "choice": [ "Shark", "Camera", "Movie" ], "question": "What are the two speakers tallking about?" } ]
7-346
[ "W: How is loan feeling today?", "M: She still has a headache." ]
[ { "answer": "She is ill.", "choice": [ "She is ill.", "She feels happy.", "She is sad." ], "question": "How is Joan?" } ]
13-44
[ "M: I am afraid Peter won't be back until 12:00. Shall I take a message for him?", "W: Oh, yeah, please ask him to give me a call when he gets back." ]
[ { "answer": "She wants the man to ask Peter to give her a ring.", "choice": [ "She wants the man to call her back.", "She wants to leave a message for the man.", "She wants the man to ask Peter to give her a ring." ], "question": "What does the woman want the man to do?" } ]
21-304
[ "M: I'm really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks' time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.", "W: She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her." ]
[ { "answer": "To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessons.", "choice": [ "To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessons.", "To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.", "To talk with Mary about going to the concert." ], "question": "What are the speakers probably going to do?" } ]
10-33
[ "M: When did you buy that new necklace?", "W: I didn't buy it. It was a gift." ]
[ { "answer": "none.", "choice": [ "none.", "One dollar.", "100 dollars." ], "question": "How much did the necklace cost the woman?" } ]
12-439
[ "W: Did you go shopping this afternoon?", "M: Yes, but all I got was a sore foot." ]
[ { "answer": "He didn't buy anything.", "choice": [ "He didn't buy anything.", "He got some medicine for his foot.", "He was sick and couldn't go shopping." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]
5-216
[ "Man: I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.", "Woman: Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.", "Man: What exactly is house-sitting?", "Woman: It's kind of like baby-sitting except that you're watching a house instead of kids.", "Man: It sounds too good to be true. But I guess it won't be that simple. Anyhow, I'd like to have a try." ]
[ { "answer": "Taking care of the house while the owner is away.", "choice": [ "Sitting around all day.", "Taking care of the house while the owner is away.", "Watching a family's kids in their house." ], "question": "What is house-sitting?" }, { "answer": "He plans to house sit.", "choice": [ "He will attend summer school.", "He plans to house sit.", "He plans to baby sit." ], "question": "What's the man's plan for this summer?" } ]
21-348
[ "M: Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.", "W: I'll check the mail box. There is nothing in it but a post-card from our daughter." ]
[ { "answer": "The man is waiting for some important mail.", "choice": [ "The woman found the mail box empty.", "The man is waiting for some important mail.", "The man has just sent out his application." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]
5-297
[ "M: Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!", "W: Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?", "M: I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.", "W: Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say \"Ah\".", "M: Ah! Is that serious, doctor?", "W: Not really. Did you have your supper this evening?", "M: No, I only had some bananas.", "W: And the bananas were not quite ripe, fight?", "M: Well, yes, they were a bit green.", "W: That explains it.", "M: I wish I had not eaten them.", "W: Take this medicine twice a day and I'm sure you'll be fine.", "M: Thanks, doctor. I'll do as you told me. Good-bye, doctor.", "W: Bye! And take care." ]
[ { "answer": "Yes, he did.", "choice": [ "Yes, he did.", "No, he didn't.", "We are not sure." ], "question": "Did the man have a had headache?" }, { "answer": "He had eaten some unripe bananas.", "choice": [ "He had caught a very bad cold.", "He had eaten some unripe bananas.", "He had worked too hard recently." ], "question": "According to the doctor, why was the man not feeling well?" }, { "answer": "Twice a day.", "choice": [ "Once a day.", "Twice a day.", "Three times a day." ], "question": "How many times should the man take the medicine every day?" } ]
16-20
[ "W: Have you seen the movie The Departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost.", "M: Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together." ]
[ { "answer": "Hard to understand.", "choice": [ "Extremely tedious.", "Hard to understand.", "Lacking a good plot." ], "question": "How did the two speakers find the movie?" } ]
5-135
[ "M: I'd like to speak to the manager, please.", "W: May I know what it is about?", "M: I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper.", "W: Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call." ]
[ { "answer": "To take the job.", "choice": [ "To read the advertisement.", "To meet the manager.", "To take the job." ], "question": "What does the man really want to do?" } ]
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