onionmonster/dream · Datasets at Hugging Face

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[ "F: How far away is New York from Beijing?", "M: It's more than 15, 000 kilometers away. You can't get there by bike." ]	[ { "answer": "By plane.", "choice": [ "By plane.", "By bike.", "By motorbike." ], "question": "How can we get to New York?" } ]	11-248
[ "Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience.", "Phil: Yes, and what an experience.", "Nate: What do you mean?", "Phil: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States.", "Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath?", "Phil: First, you take off your shoes before you enter.", "Nate: Okay.", "Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath.", "Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something?", "Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high.", "Nate: On a stool!?", "Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs.", "Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that?", "Phil: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while.", "Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people?", "Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing.", "Nate: Huh. Interesting.", "Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience." ]	[ { "answer": "take off your shoes", "choice": [ "pay the entrance fee", "take off your shoes", "put your clothes in a locker" ], "question": "What is the first thing you do when visiting a Japanese public bath?" }, { "answer": "The attendant could see him undressing.", "choice": [ "The entrance fee was expensive.", "People sit down when they bathe.", "The attendant could see him undressing." ], "question": "What surprised Phil when he went to the bath?" }, { "answer": "nothing", "choice": [ "a swimming suit", "shorts", "nothing" ], "question": "What do you wear when bathing?" }, { "answer": "socialize with their neighbors.", "choice": [ "socialize with their neighbors.", "make informal business deals.", "find marriage partners for their children." ], "question": "Traditionally, the bath was a place where people could:" }, { "answer": "drink something, like tea", "choice": [ "watch videos", "drink something, like tea", "play Japanese chess with friends" ], "question": "What do people sometimes do after their bath?" } ]	1-65
[ "M: What are pubs?", "W: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.", "M: What kind of drinks do people get?", "W: You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.", "M: When do people go to the pubs?", "W: Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China?", "M: Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun.", "W: It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children." ]	[ { "answer": "Drinks and meals.", "choice": [ "Drinks and meals.", "Only drinks.", "Drinks and fruits." ], "question": "What do most English pubs offer?" }, { "answer": "11:00 p.m.", "choice": [ "11:00 p.m.", "12:00 p.m.", "1:00 a.m." ], "question": "At what time do most pubs close at night?" }, { "answer": "A special room.", "choice": [ "A special drink.", "A special room.", "Special music." ], "question": "What do many pubs provide for children?" } ]	4-1018
[ "M: Where did Susan come from?", "W: She was born in America and grew up in China but now she is a UK citizen." ]	[ { "answer": "In America.", "choice": [ "In Britain.", "In America.", "In China." ], "question": "Where was Susan born?" } ]	4-901
[ "W: I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.", "M: Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting." ]	[ { "answer": "She was late for the appointment.", "choice": [ "She phoned Fred about the book.", "She was late for the appointment.", "She ran into Fred on her way here." ], "question": "What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?" } ]	5-560
[ "W: John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?", "M: No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall." ]	[ { "answer": "He enjoyed it as a whole.", "choice": [ "He enjoyed it as a whole.", "He didn't think much of it.", "He didn't like it at all." ], "question": "What did the man think of the book?" } ]	5-367
[ "W: What time is it now?", "M: It's ten o'clock by my watch, but my watch is five minutes slow." ]	[ { "answer": "10:05.", "choice": [ "10:00.", "9:55.", "10:05." ], "question": "What's the time now?" } ]	12-0
[ "M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.", "W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?", "M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.", "W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?", "M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.", "W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?", "M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th.", "W: How many other young people are going on this course?", "M: 24.", "W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many?", "M: (louder) I said 24, Granny.", "W: I see. What will you have to take?", "M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing.", "W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?", "M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there!", "W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!" ]	[ { "answer": "His granny is deaf.", "choice": [ "He is used to it.", "His granny is deaf.", "He is bad tempered." ], "question": "Why does the man speaker shout his words?" }, { "answer": "Attend a course.", "choice": [ "See a doctor.", "Fix his car.", "Attend a course." ], "question": "What will the man do in Chicago?" }, { "answer": "May 20th.", "choice": [ "May 24th.", "May 20th.", "May 6th." ], "question": "When will he come back home?" } ]	4-194
[ "M: I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.", "W: What day are you planning to go?", "M: I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.", "W: What time would you like to leave?", "M: Late in the afternoon, after work.", "W: We have a flight at 4:30.", "M: That's too early. I can't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?", "W: The next flight is at 5:15, and there is another at 6:30.", "M: I'd better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.", "W: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00. You can have a rest in the evening." ]	[ { "answer": "Los Angeles.", "choice": [ "New York.", "Los Angeles.", "Washington." ], "question": "Where is the man going?" }, { "answer": "Because he has to work until five.", "choice": [ "Because he has to pick up his wife at home.", "Because he wants to buy something in the supermarket.", "Because he has to work until five." ], "question": "Why doesn't the man take the flight at 4:30?" }, { "answer": "An hour and a half.", "choice": [ "Eight hours.", "Two hours.", "An hour and a half." ], "question": "How long is the flight?" } ]	21-156
[ "M: Shall we go for a walk, Julie?", "W: Is it warm outside?", "M: No, you need a coat.", "W: Well, I think I'll stay at home then." ]	[ { "answer": "Stay indoors.", "choice": [ "Stay indoors.", "Have a walk.", "Get a coat." ], "question": "What will the woman do?" } ]	4-1047
[ "M: You look so worried, Dorothy. What's on your mind?", "W: I'm worried about meeting Mr. Stone tomorrow. It's so important to me. You know, I've been looking for a job for three months." ]	[ { "answer": "See someone for a job", "choice": [ "Get an important job", "See someone for a job", "Attend a meeting" ], "question": "What will the woman do tomorrow?" } ]	16-145
[ "W: Excuse me. When's the next train to Oxford?", "M: There's a slow one in five minutes, at ten fifteen, or a fast one at ten twenty.", "W: I'll catch the fast one." ]	[ { "answer": "The 10:20 one.", "choice": [ "The 10:50 one.", "The 10:20 one.", "The 10:15 one." ], "question": "Which train will the woman catch?" } ]	4-932
[ "M: Hello!", "W: Hello! Glad to meet you.", "M: Tell me something about yourself, please.", "W: My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.", "M: Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?", "W: Oh. No. My father's job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.", "M: So during that time you went to high school in the United States?", "W: Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.", "M: Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?", "W: I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I've learned at college, studying public administration for four years. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I've been thinking I'd like to work for this company.", "M: Have you ever worked during your university days?", "W: Yes. I worked as a teacher to teach English to a middle school student.", "M: There's a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Good bye!", "W: Good bye!" ]	[ { "answer": "She is having a job interview.", "choice": [ "She is having a job interview.", "She is interviewing a famous sports star.", "She is making a self introduction in public." ], "question": "What is the woman doing?" }, { "answer": "Because her father took her to America.", "choice": [ "Because she was badly ill.", "Because she had to act in a film.", "Because her father took her to America." ], "question": "Why was the woman out of school for half a year during high school?" }, { "answer": "A teacher.", "choice": [ "A designer.", "A teacher.", "A travel guide." ], "question": "What part time job did the woman do at college?" } ]	4-306
[ "M: Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "W: My mother gave me a recipe." ]	[ { "answer": "Ask the woman for the recipe.", "choice": [ "Ask the woman for the recipe.", "Get a receipt for his purchase.", "Call the woman's mother." ], "question": "What will the man probably do next?" } ]	14-243
[ "W: How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike?", "M: Oh, it's quite beyond my capacity." ]	[ { "answer": "Difficult.", "choice": [ "Interesting.", "Boring.", "Difficult." ], "question": "What does the man think of learning Shanghai dialect?" } ]	7-78
[ "Brenda: Well, what's on?", "Brenda: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5.", "Paul: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that.", "Brenda: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild?", "Paul: Personally, I'd rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense.", "Brenda: Well, then. Ah, here's something. Do you want to watch a rerun of Star Wars?", "Paul: Nah, I've seen it a zillion times. I'd like to see something different.", "Brenda: Okay, let's see here. Oh, how about this? On channel 2 at 9:00, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom ...", "Paul: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I'm beat. I think I'm going to hit the sack.", "Brenda: You're going to bed?", "Paul: Yeah. I have to get up early tomorrow ...", "Brenda: ... and then you're going to fix the bathroom?", "Paul: Good night.", "Brenda: Okay. Too bad, though. There's a basketball game on right now, but ... but I guess you can catch the score in tomorrow's newspaper.", "Paul: Oh, okay. I'll stay up and keep you company while I ... I mean, you ... I mean, WE watch the game.", "Brenda: I thought you'd change your mind. I'll get the popcorn." ]	[ { "answer": "at 7:00 on channel 5", "choice": [ "at 7:00 on channel 5", "at 7:30 on channel 7", "at 8:00 on channel 11" ], "question": "When is the reality showing on TV? What channel is showing the program?" }, { "answer": "He isn't interested in show's theme.", "choice": [ "He watched the same program last week.", "He isn't interested in show's theme.", "He wants to go swimming instead." ], "question": "Why does the man not want to watch the reality show?" }, { "answer": "He'd prefer to watch something else.", "choice": [ "He wouldn't mind seeing it again.", "He'd like to watch it if he had more time.", "He'd prefer to watch something else." ], "question": "How does the man feel about watching Star Wars on TV?" }, { "answer": "He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.", "choice": [ "He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.", "He thinks that he will be able to get a better job by learning from the show.", "He thinks it is easier to get someone else to repair their problems around the house." ], "question": "Which statement best describes the man's feelings about watching the home improvement show?" }, { "answer": "a sports event", "choice": [ "a TV drama", "a sports event", "a talk show" ], "question": "What does the couple decide to watch?" } ]	1-85
[ "M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.", "W: What is it, John? Another term paper?", "M: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt that I'll look after her. We are going to the game on Friday, but Saturday I'm on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later.", "W: Sure. I don't have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do?", "M: Actually I haven't seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus, she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus.", "W: Well, there is a music festival in the auditorium. That's a possibility. Only I hope it doesn't snow.", "M: Well, I'll plan on dropping her off at your place on the way to work, around eleven. But if there is a blizzard, I'll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.", "W: Sounds good. Meantime I'll keep Saturday open. We can touch base Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.", "M: I hope this works out. I feel kind of responsible. She won't know a way around. And I want her to have a good time. Anyway I really appreciate your help. I owe you one.", "W: No problem. I'll talk to you tomorrow." ]	[ { "answer": "Show his cousin around the campus.", "choice": [ "Show his cousin around the campus.", "Go out for a dinner.", "Help him finish another term paper." ], "question": "What does the man ask the woman to do?" }, { "answer": "A high school student.", "choice": [ "A university student.", "A primary school student.", "A high school student." ], "question": "What is the cousin of the man?" }, { "answer": "She is pleased to do so.", "choice": [ "She is pleased to do so.", "She declined.", "She didn't want to do, but she promised." ], "question": "What is the woman's response to the man's request?" }, { "answer": "Because he is on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it.", "choice": [ "Because he has a date that day.", "Because he is on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it.", "Because he is busy with his term paper." ], "question": "Why is the man busy?" } ]	17-83
[ "W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?", "M: Yes. I'm leaving today. Can I have my bill settled? My name is William Taylor and my room number is 1105." ]	[ { "answer": "At a hotel.", "choice": [ "At an airport.", "At a hotel.", "At a railway station." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" } ]	3-85
[ "M: We are going to have a dance party at Tom's. Can you come?", "W: I wish I could, but I have to nurse the patients on weekends." ]	[ { "answer": "She has to work.", "choice": [ "She is sick.", "She has to work.", "She has to stay at home." ], "question": "Why can't the woman go to the party?" } ]	3-12
[ "W: I see from your application form you have worked as a salesman for two years. Why do you wish to change your job now?", "M: I found the job too dull." ]	[ { "answer": "She is interviewing an applicant.", "choice": [ "She is interviewing an applicant.", "She is filling an application form.", "She is reading a newspaper." ], "question": "What is the woman doing now?" } ]	17-86
[ "F: Hurry up! We'll miss the train.", "M: Don't worry. The train starts at nine, and we still have an hour and a half to go." ]	[ { "answer": "7:30.", "choice": [ "9:00.", "7:30.", "7:00." ], "question": "What's the time now?" } ]	11-82
[ "W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.", "M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.", "W: What subjects did you take?", "M: French. German and Art.", "W: Art?", "M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city.", "W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?", "M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago.", "W: Did your father mind?", "M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see.", "W: Have you any brothers or sisters?", "M: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen.", "W: Right. What do you do in your spare time?", "M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe.", "W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background." ]	[ { "answer": "He got A for every subject.", "choice": [ "He got A for every subject.", "His Art was A.", "He didn't get on with his subject." ], "question": "How is Mr. Brown's study?" }, { "answer": "A friend of his father's offered him a job.", "choice": [ "He did not like to study.", "He had to work to support his family.", "A friend of his father's offered him a job." ], "question": "Why didn't Mr. Brown continue his study after he finished school?" }, { "answer": "Going to the cinema.", "choice": [ "Acting.", "Going to the cinema.", "Reading." ], "question": "Which of the following is NOT his hobby?" }, { "answer": "He had given up his job as an accountant.", "choice": [ "He had done his first job badly.", "He had given up his job as an accountant.", "He spent too much time on Art." ], "question": "For what reason was his father disappointed at first?" } ]	17-117
[ "M: The teacher called off the lecture.", "W: Oh, really? His student John must be disappointed at this news." ]	[ { "answer": "Student.", "choice": [ "Teacher.", "Student.", "Nurse." ], "question": "Who is John?" } ]	21-203
[ "M: I want to leave a message for Mr. Davis.", "W: Can I have your name, please?", "M: Sure. It's Taylor, t-a-y-l-o-r." ]	[ { "answer": "Taylor.", "choice": [ "Tailor.", "Taylor.", "Sailor." ], "question": "What's the man's name?" } ]	11-154
[ "M: I've got a headache.", "F: Oh, don't worry, little boy. Now open your mouth and say \"Ah.\"" ]	[ { "answer": "The doctor.", "choice": [ "His mother.", "His teacher.", "The doctor." ], "question": "Who is the boy talking with?" } ]	11-40
[ "M: Look! I'm sorry to bother you about this, but could you turn that music down?", "W: Sorry, I didn't realize you could hear it." ]	[ { "answer": "Play the music more quietly.", "choice": [ "Look at something for the man.", "Stop talking so much.", "Play the music more quietly." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]	17-71
[ "W: Darling, what do you think of these new shoes?", "M: Hmm, I'm wondering where you are going to put them when you are not wearing them." ]	[ { "answer": "The woman already has too many shoes.", "choice": [ "The woman already has too many shoes.", "The new shoes do not look good enough.", "He doesn't care where to put the new shoes." ], "question": "What does the man imply?" } ]	4-1060
[ "F: Tom gets up at half past five to run every day.", "M: He must be sleeping very early at night." ]	[ { "answer": "He takes exercises every morning.", "choice": [ "He sleeps very late.", "He gets up late.", "He takes exercises every morning." ], "question": "What is true about Tom?" } ]	12-513
[ "W: Hi, Mike! Have you decided where to go for your holiday?", "M: I was thinking about going somewhere in Africa, somewhere like Egypt, but my parents suggested Europe like Austria or Germany. Finally I decided on France." ]	[ { "answer": "France.", "choice": [ "Egypt.", "France.", "Germany." ], "question": "Where will the man go for holiday?" } ]	4-648
[ "W: What jobs have you done in the last ten years?", "M: Many kinds of jobs. I was once an engineer and later a teacher. Up till now I have been an official for three years." ]	[ { "answer": "An official.", "choice": [ "A student.", "A teacher.", "An official." ], "question": "What's the man now?" } ]	17-156
[ "W: Is Jane looking forward to going home for the summer?", "M: She is counting the days." ]	[ { "answer": "Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.", "choice": [ "Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.", "Jane is packing for the summer vacation.", "Jane is on her way home." ], "question": "What does the woman imply?" } ]	5-704
[ "M: Hi, Lucy. What are you up for this weekend?", "W: I'm going to the beach, Joseph.", "M: Oh, really? I was hoping you'd be free, so you could go with us to the lake on Saturday." ]	[ { "answer": "Go to the lake.", "choice": [ "Go to the beach.", "Go to the lake.", "Date with the woman." ], "question": "What will Joseph do this weekend?" } ]	4-1221
[ "M: Congratulations on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, Miss Green!", "W: Thank you, Mr. Rarker.", "M: Oh, look at those trophies! You became a swimming star at the age of fifteen, didn't you?", "W: Yeah, you're right.", "M: Could you tell me something about your plans for the future?", "W: To tell you the truth, I'm going to give up swimming from now on.", "M: I beg your pardon?", "W: I mean I'd rather not swim at all. I'm too old to...", "M: Excuse me, if I'm not wrong, you've only twenty now. Is it too old at twenty?", "W: Yes, too old for a swimmer. If I swim in an international competition, I'll hardly be able to win.", "M: But...er...don't you enjoy swimming?", "W: Certainly, and I enjoy visiting other countries, and the Olympics are very exciting. However, I missed more important things. I had to work very hard at swimming. There was training before school, after school, and at weekends. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming, swimming. But life isn't merely swimming, is it?" ]	[ { "answer": "At the age of 15.", "choice": [ "At the age of 15.", "At the age of 20.", "At the age of 18." ], "question": "When did Miss Green become a swimming stars" }, { "answer": "20.", "choice": [ "15.", "20.", "18." ], "question": "How old is Miss Green now?" }, { "answer": "She wants to do something other than swimming in her life.", "choice": [ "She wants to do something other than swimming in her life.", "She thinks she will never win in an international competition.", "She can't bear the hard training," ], "question": "Why is the woman going td give up swimming?" } ]	17-225
[ "W: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?", "M: You mean there's more besides the watch?", "W: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.", "M: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank you so much, Mum and Dad." ]	[ { "answer": "A computer.", "choice": [ "A car.", "A watch.", "A computer." ], "question": "What is the second gift for Jimmy?" }, { "answer": "He's got what he dreamt of.", "choice": [ "He lives with his parents.", "He's got what he dreamt of.", "He's received lots of presents." ], "question": "Why does Jimmy feel happy?" } ]	4-1399
[ "M: I've just got back from the holiday you arranged for me. But I must tell you the hotel was really awful. It was miles from the sea. The food was awful too. The bedroom was dirty.", "W: Sorry about that. But it's not really our fault. The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility." ]	[ { "answer": "In a travel agency.", "choice": [ "At the airport.", "In a travel agency.", "In a hotel." ], "question": "Where is this conversation probably taking place?" } ]	5-275
[ "M: Good afternoon, Madam.", "W: Good afternoon.", "M: What can I do for you?", "W: Have you any shoes like these?", "M: What size?", "W: Size twenty-three.", "M: What color?", "W: Dark red.", "M: I'm sorry. We haven't any.", "W: But my friend bought this pair of shoes last month.", "M: Did she buy them here?", "W: Yes." ]	[ { "answer": "Shoes.", "choice": [ "Blouse.", "Skirt.", "Shoes." ], "question": "What does the woman want to buy?" }, { "answer": "Dark red.", "choice": [ "Dark red.", "Yellow", "Black." ], "question": "What color does the woman like?" }, { "answer": "In the man's shop.", "choice": [ "In the man's shop.", "In the No. 1 shop.", "In her friend's shop." ], "question": "Where did the woman's friend buy the pair of shoes last month?" } ]	15-91
[ "M: Are you looking forward to going home for the summer vacation?", "W: I'm counting the days." ]	[ { "answer": "She expects to go home", "choice": [ "She expects to go home", "She won't go home", "The man should go home" ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	16-161
[ "W: Sam met Jane seven years ago when he was 22 years old.", "M: Jane was only two years younger than Sam, but she seemed much younger." ]	[ { "answer": "27.", "choice": [ "27.", "22.", "29." ], "question": "How old is Jane now?" } ]	3-244
[ "W: Have you seen the movie \"Hangover\"? We went to see it last night.", "M: How was it?", "W: Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bit disappointed." ]	[ { "answer": "It's disappointing.", "choice": [ "It's amusing.", "It's exciting.", "It's disappointing." ], "question": "What does the woman think of the movie?" } ]	4-1365
[ "W: Excuse me, I didn't hear what you said.", "M: I asked if you could lend me your bike." ]	[ { "answer": "To borrow a bike.", "choice": [ "To buy a bike.", "To borrow a bike.", "To sell a bike." ], "question": "What did the man want to do?" } ]	12-181
[ "W: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them.", "M: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who pose for the camera. I like people who are going about their daily business without being aware of the camera." ]	[ { "answer": "Making movies.", "choice": [ "Doing business.", "Taking pictures.", "Making movies." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]	5-263
[ "M: How many students are there in your class?", "W: Forty, but only twenty-five of them have got the books." ]	[ { "answer": "15.", "choice": [ "40.", "15.", "25." ], "question": "How many students haven't got the books?" } ]	12-536
[ "M: I'm really mad at Mom and Dad.", "W: Why? What did they do?", "M: I asked them for a leather jacket for my birthday, and they just got me this ugly raincoat.", "W: Oh, come on! It's a beautiful raincoat.", "M: I don't care! I wanted a leather jacket. I tried on Bill's, and I looked great in it.", "W: You know a leather jacket is expensive. Maybe they didn't have enough money.", "M: I want to return it and get a leather jacket! All my friends have leather jackets.", "W: They don't all have leather jackets.", "M: Anyway, on your birthday Mom and Dad gave you what you asked for!", "W: That's true, but all I asked for was a pair of new jeans!", "M: I hate this raincoat.", "W: All right, how much is a leather jacket?", "M: If I return this raincoat, I only need another $ 50.", "W: OK. I'll lend you the $ 50, but you have to pay me back.", "M: Great! I'll pay you back, sis!" ]	[ { "answer": "A raincoat.", "choice": [ "A raincoat.", "A leather jacket.", "A pair of jeans." ], "question": "What did Mom and Dad give the boy for his birthday?" }, { "answer": "Return it for a refund.", "choice": [ "Return it for a refund.", "Give it to his sister.", "Accept it gratefully." ], "question": "What will the boy do with the present?" }, { "answer": "Lend some money to the boy.", "choice": [ "Buy the boy what he asked for.", "Talk with her parents.", "Lend some money to the boy." ], "question": "What will the girl do?" } ]	4-1009
[ "W: Could you do me a real favor, please?", "M: Yes, of course.", "W: I've arranged to meet my friend Tony, but I'm really engaged now. I was wondering if you could go along and meet him for me.", "M: Oh, yes, certainly!" ]	[ { "answer": "To meet Tony for her.", "choice": [ "To go along to meet her friend with her.", "To do the woman's work.", "To meet Tony for her." ], "question": "What did the woman want the man to do?" } ]	4-53
[ "W: We are going to visit the Summer Palace tomorrow.", "M: Are you? May I join you.'?" ]	[ { "answer": "He wants to go with them.", "choice": [ "He wants to go with them.", "He will invite his friends.", "He is not interested in going." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	15-46
[ "W: Why don't you go into the room?", "M: Oh, my key won't turn in the lock. Will you help me?" ]	[ { "answer": "She can't unlock the door.", "choice": [ "She can't unlock the door.", "She has lost the key.", "She wants to wait till the man comes." ], "question": "Why doesn't the woman go into the room?" } ]	14-13
[ "M: Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "W: I have a recipe that my mother gave me." ]	[ { "answer": "Borrow the soup recipe.", "choice": [ "Ask the woman for some vegetables.", "Borrow the soup recipe.", "Call the woman's mother." ], "question": "What will the man probably do next?" } ]	14-71
[ "M: Can that clock be right? 9:50?", "F: That clock is off. It's 11:30." ]	[ { "answer": "It runs slow", "choice": [ "It runs slow", "It's fast", "It's lost" ], "question": "What happened to the clock?" } ]	12-395
[ "M: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?", "W: This evening.", "M: How are you getting there, by air or by train?", "W: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.", "M: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?", "W: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off.", "M: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday?", "W: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back.", "M: OK. Good luck and have a good trip!", "W: Thanks. Goodbye!" ]	[ { "answer": "By train this evening.", "choice": [ "By air this evening.", "By train this evening.", "By air tomorrow." ], "question": "How and when is Lucy leaving for Beijing?" }, { "answer": "To spend her holiday.", "choice": [ "To spend her holiday.", "To see her parents.", "To meet her friends." ], "question": "What is she going there for?" }, { "answer": "Fourteen hours.", "choice": [ "Four hours.", "Fourteen hours.", "Four days." ], "question": "How long does it take her to Beijing?" } ]	3-174
[ "M: Do you mind if I open the window?", "F: I'm sorry, but I'm cold now." ]	[ { "answer": "It's cold.", "choice": [ "The windows had been open.", "It's windy outside.", "It's cold." ], "question": "Why the woman doesn't want to open the window?" } ]	12-578
[ "M: Did you see the list of books for this course?", "W: Yes,the teacher expects us to get the first five on the list.", "M: Are you going to buy them?", "W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.", "M: How about sharing them with me?", "W: Sounds good.", "M: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them.", "W: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now.", "M: And Then?", "W: At the end of the course you can take the books you like and I will take the ones I like.", "M: What if we both like the same books?", "W: Come on,we are not going to argue over that,are we?", "M: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea.", "W: Then let's get the books as soon as possible." ]	[ { "answer": "Six.", "choice": [ "Four.", "Six.", "Five." ], "question": "How many books do they have to buy?" }, { "answer": "She does not take enough money.", "choice": [ "She does not take enough money.", "She plans not to take the classes.", "She does not like the books." ], "question": "Why does not the woman buy all the books by herself?" }, { "answer": "Each of them will pay half the price.", "choice": [ "Each of them will pay half the price.", "The woman will pay more.", "The man will pay more." ], "question": "How will they pay for the books?" } ]	21-198
[ "W: Mr. Robert, I'm afraid I can't hand in the letter because the typewriter is broken.", "M: Oh, it doesn't matter. Take it easy." ]	[ { "answer": "The typewriter is broken.", "choice": [ "The typewriter is broken.", "The woman was away.", "The woman didn't have enough time to type it." ], "question": "Why can't the woman type the letter?" } ]	13-63
[ "W: It's very late and there is no bus now.", "M: You'd better call a taxi." ]	[ { "answer": "He suggests that the woman take a taxi.", "choice": [ "He suggests that the woman take a bus.", "He suggests that the woman take a taxi.", "He suggests that the woman walk home." ], "question": "What does the man suggest?" } ]	12-175
[ "F: Can I help you, sir?", "M: Oh, yes. I want to buy a color TV set." ]	[ { "answer": "At a shop.", "choice": [ "At a shop.", "At a chemist's.", "At a bank." ], "question": "Where is the man?" } ]	12-105
[ "M: Would you like to come over and study tonight, Janet?", "W: Oh, I'm sorry, Tom. I forgot to tell you that my parents are in town and want to take me to the concert tonight." ]	[ { "answer": "To the concert.", "choice": [ "To study.", "To the concert.", "To town." ], "question": "Where will Janet probably go tonight?" } ]	20-28
[ "M: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie 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's not as exciting as advertised." ]	[ { "answer": "Go to bed early.", "choice": [ "Change to a more exciting channel.", "See the movie some other time.", "Go to bed early." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest the man do?" } ]	5-523
[ "W: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run yourown store?", "M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I'll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn't let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I'd love being myown boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.", "W: You mean you don't keep regular hours?", "M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business isslower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.", "W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?", "M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It's great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.", "W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business." ]	[ { "answer": "Hosting an evening TV program.", "choice": [ "Hosting an evening TV program.", "Having her bicycle repaired.", "Lecturing on business management." ], "question": "What is the woman doing?" }, { "answer": "He worked as a salesman.", "choice": [ "He repaired bicycles.", "He served as aconsultant.", "He worked as a salesman." ], "question": "What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?" }, { "answer": "He wanted to be his own boss.", "choice": [ "He wanted to be his own boss.", "He found it more profitable", "He didn't want to start from scratch." ], "question": "Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?" }, { "answer": "They are all the man's friends.", "choice": [ "They work five days a week.", "They are all the man's friends.", "They are paid by the hour." ], "question": "What do we learn about the people working in the shop?" } ]	5-776
[ "W: We should've left 30 minutes earlier! Traffic is awful! We are going to miss our flight!", "M: We need an extra hour to get there! We aren't even halfway to the airport. Plus, we need to check in and go through security, which will take at least 45 minutes." ]	[ { "answer": "One hour.", "choice": [ "One hour.", "45 minutes.", "30 minutes." ], "question": "How long will it take to get to the airport?" } ]	4-1086
[ "W: Can you give us your e-mail address, so we can get back to you as soon as possible?", "M: I'll send you an e-mail so we don't have to do the spellings on the phone. Okay?" ]	[ { "answer": "Talking on the phone.", "choice": [ "Sending an e-mail.", "Working in an office.", "Talking on the phone." ], "question": "What are the speakers doing?" } ]	5-742
[ "M: I've been thinking about joining a health club myself. My doctor has been encouraging me to get more exercise. Which club do you belong to?", "W: It's called the Good-life Health Club. I've only been going since Jan., but I've already noticed a big improvement. I feel like a new person.", "M: Really? What do you do there?", "W: They have a gym with exercise equipment and an indoor pool. I usually start by working out for about half an hour. Then I take a swim. After exercising, the water feels great.", "M: That sounds good. But aren't you afraid of over-working yourself?", "W: No, no. Everything is carefully controlled and supervised. If you're interested in seeing for yourself, I'm going again on Tuesday. Why don't you come along as my guest? You'll enjoy yourself.", "M: That's a good idea. Thanks. I just might." ]	[ { "answer": "Take more exercise.", "choice": [ "Take more exercise.", "Have some rest.", "Join a club." ], "question": "What did the doctor suggest the man do?" }, { "answer": "Visit the club and see for himself.", "choice": [ "Work out for a while first.", "Take a swim before exercising.", "Visit the club and see for himself." ], "question": "What will the man probably do?" } ]	4-1495
[ "M: It tastes good. How do they make it?", "W: I don't know, but they put lots of eggs in it." ]	[ { "answer": "Food.", "choice": [ "Clothes.", "Tool.", "Food." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]	14-359
[ "W: Waiter, can you come here for a second please?", "M: What's the problem, ma'am?", "W: This soup is cold.", "M: I'm sorry. I'll bring you some hot soup." ]	[ { "answer": "Because the soup is cold.", "choice": [ "Because she wants to eat food.", "Because the soup is cold.", "Because she'll pay the bill." ], "question": "Why does the woman ask the waiter to come?" }, { "answer": "Customer-waiter.", "choice": [ "Sister-brother.", "Husband-wife.", "Customer-waiter." ], "question": "What's the relationship between the two speakers?" } ]	14-67
[ "M: I'm sorry to tell you that you needn't come next week. You know sales of our company have been poor recently.", "W: I've always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a month time so that I can find a new job?" ]	[ { "answer": "She has been fired by the company.", "choice": [ "She has been dismissed for her poor performance.", "She has been fired by the company.", "She has been granted leave for one month." ], "question": "What has happened to the woman?" } ]	5-248
[ "M: I fixed the window, painted the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair.", "W: Been busy, haven't you?" ]	[ { "answer": "He's done a lot.", "choice": [ "He should do more.", "She'd be glad to help him.", "He's done a lot." ], "question": "What does the woman imply about the man?" } ]	20-41
[ "M: How are you, Jane?", "W: Fine, apart from my back.", "M: What's the matter?", "W: It's killing me." ]	[ { "answer": "She has a backache.", "choice": [ "She has a backache.", "She is in the danger of being killed.", "Something is wrong with her backside." ], "question": "What is the matter with Jane?" } ]	14-162
[ "W: Our son hasn't written to us for nearly two months.", "M: He must be very busy with his studies." ]	[ { "answer": "He is a student.", "choice": [ "He is a doctor.", "He is a teacher.", "He is a student." ], "question": "What does their son do?" } ]	11-242
[ "M: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.", "W: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.", "M: Why the beach?", "W: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard.", "M: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.", "W: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.", "M: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation.", "W: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now?", "M: Sure! Let's go!" ]	[ { "answer": "Another student.", "choice": [ "His academic advisor.", "Another student.", "A ski instructor." ], "question": "With whom is the man speaking?" }, { "answer": "Her studies.", "choice": [ "The weather.", "A vacation.", "Her studies." ], "question": "What has the woman mainly been thinking about?" }, { "answer": "At the beach.", "choice": [ "At the beach.", "At her job.", "At a ski resort." ], "question": "Where will the woman probably spend her vacation time?" }, { "answer": "Study for his exams.", "choice": [ "Take a trip to the beach.", "Go to a ski resort.", "Study for his exams." ], "question": "What does the woman think the man should do?" } ]	17-43
[ "M: Excuse me, I bought this white shirt here yesterday. Can I change it for a larger one?", "W: Yes, of course." ]	[ { "answer": "Because it is too small.", "choice": [ "Because he doesn't like the color.", "Because it is too small.", "Because it is too big." ], "question": "Why does the man bring back the shirt?" } ]	4-824
[ "M: Can I stay here for just another minute? I really need to look up something on Shakespeare.", "W: Sorry. Everyone is supposed to put books back to the shelves when the closing bell is sounded." ]	[ { "answer": "In a library.", "choice": [ "In a theatre.", "In a library.", "In a booking office." ], "question": "Where is the conversation most probably taking place?" } ]	4-1332
[ "W: I'm thinking of taking five courses next semester.", "M: Wouldn't four be wiser?" ]	[ { "answer": "There woman should take fewer courses next term.", "choice": [ "There are too many courses offered to students.", "There woman should take fewer courses next term.", "The man will take four courses nextsemester." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	5-702
[ "Patient: Aaaagh!", "Dentist: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?", "Patient: You are going to touch me.", "Dentist: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.", "Patient: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.", "Dentist: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now." ]	[ { "answer": "Doctor and patient.", "choice": [ "Customer and assistant.", "Teacher and student.", "Doctor and patient." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the two people?" }, { "answer": "his gum will freeze and he could feel no pain", "choice": [ "his gum will freeze and he'll fall asleep", "his gum will freeze and he could feel no pain", "he will fall asleep and be robbed" ], "question": "As soon as he has got the injection,______." }, { "answer": "pull out his tooth", "choice": [ "freeze the area", "make him fall asleep", "pull out his tooth" ], "question": "The dentist is going to ______." } ]	15-100
[ "M: Did Mary repair the car herself?", "W: No, She had it repaired because she thought it was too dirty to do that." ]	[ { "answer": "Yes, someone else repaired it.", "choice": [ "Yes, Mary repaired it.", "No, because it was too broken.", "Yes, someone else repaired it." ], "question": "Was the car repaired?" } ]	16-58
[ "M: Ann, do you and your husband plan to have many children?", "W: Only two. It's expensive to have a big family now." ]	[ { "answer": "She does not want to have a big family.", "choice": [ "She has already had two children.", "She does not want to have any children.", "She does not want to have a big family." ], "question": "What do we know about the woman?" } ]	13-205
[ "W: My room is in 123. Am I right?", "M: No, ma'am. It's Room 132." ]	[ { "answer": "Room 132.", "choice": [ "Room 123.", "Room 132.", "Room 321." ], "question": "Where does the woman live?" } ]	14-218
[ "M: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?", "W: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.", "M: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?", "W: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.", "M: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.", "W: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking.", "M: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much?", "W: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate." ]	[ { "answer": "A student.", "choice": [ "A student.", "A teacher.", "A tourist." ], "question": "What is the woman?" }, { "answer": "Speaking.", "choice": [ "Reading.", "Speaking.", "Writing." ], "question": "Which will the woman focus on?" }, { "answer": "Hardworking.", "choice": [ "Hardworking.", "Humorous.", "Helpless." ], "question": "What is the woman like?" } ]	4-1479
[ "M: Hello,This is John. Can I speak to Susan?", "W: Well,wait a minute, I'll find her for you." ]	[ { "answer": "She will help the man to find Susan.", "choice": [ "She will help the man to find Susan.", "She will not help the man.", "She will telephone Susan" ], "question": "What will the woman do?" } ]	12-462
[ "M: Did you finish typing that report?", "W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.", "M: But it must be a long report, I guess.", "W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.", "M: By the way, what time did you go home?", "W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home at ten.", "M: What did have for dinner?", "W: I sent out for a sandwich and ate at my desk." ]	[ { "answer": "Typing a report.", "choice": [ "Typing a report.", "Rewriting a report.", "Reviewing a report." ], "question": "What was the woman doing before she went home?" }, { "answer": "In her office.", "choice": [ "In a restaurant.", "In her office.", "At home." ], "question": "Where did the woman have her dinner?" } ]	2-125
[ "M: So, how was it?", "W: I'm not sure.", "M: What do you mean?", "W: Well, I didn't see most of it. Whenever the monster appeared, I closed my eyes. Are you going to see it?", "M: Oh, I don't think so. I don't like scary movies." ]	[ { "answer": "Neither of them cares much for scary films.", "choice": [ "The woman likes scary films very much.", "The man is going to see the film.", "Neither of them cares much for scary films." ], "question": "What do you know about the speakers?" } ]	4-706
[ "W: Look! The room is full of smoke. I can hardly breathe.", "M: I agree. Smoking should not be permitted here in this room.", "W: That's right. Nowadays, people who smoke seldom think of others." ]	[ { "answer": "Smoking.", "choice": [ "Their new room.", "Smoking.", "Their school." ], "question": "What are they talking a bout?" } ]	4-513
[ "F: Are you going to Shanghai today?", "M: Yes. My mother is waiting for me there." ]	[ { "answer": "The mother is in Shanghai.", "choice": [ "The woman is busy.", "The mother is working.", "The mother is in Shanghai." ], "question": "What can we know from the dialogue?" } ]	13-30
[ "M: Are you having much trouble with the course?", "F: Not really. The only thing I haven't understood so far is the reading we had last night." ]	[ { "answer": "She isn't having much trouble.", "choice": [ "She hasn't been doing much of the reading.", "She understood the reading last night.", "She isn't having much trouble." ], "question": "How is the woman doing in the course?" } ]	10-91
[ "W: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!", "M: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy." ]	[ { "answer": "The man was the only survivor of an air crash.", "choice": [ "The man was the only survivor of an air crash.", "The man has always been very lucky in accidents.", "A few passengers came back home safe and sound." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation?" } ]	5-820
[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]	[ { "answer": "go play outside", "choice": [ "go play outside", "watch TV", "play video games" ], "question": "What does the boy want to do at the beginning of the conversation?" }, { "answer": "clean the garage", "choice": [ "clean the garage", "vacuum the floors", "wash the walls" ], "question": "What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house?" }, { "answer": "make his bed", "choice": [ "put away his books", "make his bed", "pick up his dirty clothes" ], "question": "What does the boy have to do in his bedroom?" }, { "answer": "work in the yard", "choice": [ "wash the car", "paint the house", "work in the yard" ], "question": "What is the father going to do while the boy is doing his household chores?" }, { "answer": "out to eat", "choice": [ "to a movie", "out to eat", "to a ball game" ], "question": "Where will the father and son go after the housework is done?" } ]	1-30
[ "M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.", "W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.", "M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.", "W: Do all parents send their children to state schools?", "M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money." ]	[ { "answer": "Nine years.", "choice": [ "Nine years.", "Six years.", "Three years." ], "question": "According to the text, how many years do the Chinese children have to study at school?" }, { "answer": "Partly of the fees.", "choice": [ "Partly of the fees.", "All the fees.", "Nothing." ], "question": "In China, how much do all the children going to the primary and junior school have to pay?" }, { "answer": "Because they have enough money.", "choice": [ "Because they think state schools too crowded.", "Because they have enough money.", "Because they only have faith in these schools." ], "question": "Why some people sent their children to private schools?" } ]	3-144
[ "F: Have you lived here before you went to work?", "M: Yes, I have lived here since I was born. I have lived here for thirty years." ]	[ { "answer": "He is thirty years old.", "choice": [ "He is twenty years old.", "He is thirty years old.", "He is forty years old." ], "question": "How old is the man?" } ]	12-17
[ "W: Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?", "M: Yes. One of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.", "W: The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.", "M: When can I go back to school?", "W: You can go back in 4 days, but you'll need to avoid sports for a month." ]	[ { "answer": "He was kicked by a boy.", "choice": [ "He was kicked by a boy.", "He was hit by a football.", "He fell down on the ground." ], "question": "How did Jim get hue?" }, { "answer": "In a month.", "choice": [ "In 48 hours.", "In 4 days.", "In a month." ], "question": "When can Jim play sports again?" } ]	4-1197
[ "M: Jessica, could you forward this e-mail to all the club members?", "W: Sorry. The computer broke down this morning. I'll do it for you as soon as I have it fixed." ]	[ { "answer": "Fix the computer.", "choice": [ "Send the e-mail.", "Fix the computer.", "Go to the club." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do first?" } ]	4-1299
[ "M: Do you think Kari took your earrings?", "M: Yes, but I think it was a mistake. She'd never have taken them on purpose. She's just absent-minded." ]	[ { "answer": "She is honest but capable of making a mistake.", "choice": [ "She is a thief.", "She is stupid.", "She is honest but capable of making a mistake." ], "question": "What does the woman mean about Kari?" } ]	16-82
[ "W: What day is it today, Tom?", "M: It's Friday, October the 13th. Tomorrow is my mother's birthday." ]	[ { "answer": "October 14th.", "choice": [ "October 14th.", "October 12th.", "October 13th." ], "question": "When is his mother's birthday?" } ]	12-63
[ "W: I've been thinking about how I could teach my children to be more loving.", "M: It sounds like a job for you and your husband. How about if I give you some vacation time? You could take a family trip and talk more with your kids." ]	[ { "answer": "Employer and employee.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Father and daughter.", "Employer and employee." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the speakers?" } ]	4-1149
[ "M: How long will we stay at the cam?", "W: We'll stay there for one night. That is, we will leave the camp on August 7th." ]	[ { "answer": "On August 6th.", "choice": [ "On August 5th.", "On August 6th.", "On August 7th." ], "question": "When will the speakers arrive at the camp?" } ]	4-1330
[ "F: Excuse me, where's the manager's office, please?", "M: Upstairs on the second floor, third door on the right." ]	[ { "answer": "The second floor", "choice": [ "The first floor", "The second floor", "The third door" ], "question": "Where's the manager's office?" } ]	12-392
[ "W: What are you doing after class today?", "M: Nothing special.", "W: Do you want to come with me to get some ice cream?", "M: I'd love to, but I'm actually on a diet. I'm going to the gym this afternoon." ]	[ { "answer": "Get something to eat.", "choice": [ "Start a new diet.", "Get something to eat.", "Go to the gym with her." ], "question": "What does the woman invite the man to do?" } ]	4-1093
[ "W: Take a seat, Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position you think most appeals to you?", "M: Well, as for me, I prefer to take the post of sales manager if you think I'm qualified." ]	[ { "answer": "To apply for a job.", "choice": [ "To find out her position in the company.", "To apply for a job.", "To offer her a position in the company." ], "question": "What's the man's purpose in meeting the woman?" } ]	5-283
[ "M: Good afternoon. This is Dick Williams at World Travel Agency. Can I speak to Mr Smith?", "W: No. He's out for lunch." ]	[ { "answer": "At lunch.", "choice": [ "At his office.", "At lunch.", "At the travel agency." ], "question": "Where is Mr Smith now?" } ]	14-159
[ "W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.", "M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me." ]	[ { "answer": "He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.", "choice": [ "He wants to have more sleep.", "He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.", "Women need more sleep than men." ], "question": "What can we conclude from the man's reply?" } ]	5-654
[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]	[ { "answer": "Sarah Roberts", "choice": [ "Sarah Reynolds", "Sarah Rogers", "Sarah Roberts" ], "question": "What is the name of the actress?" }, { "answer": "She is from Miami.", "choice": [ "She is from Miami.", "She was born in New York.", "She comes from Los Angeles." ], "question": "Where is she from?" }, { "answer": "at a movie theater", "choice": [ "at a restaurant", "at a movie theater", "at a supermarket" ], "question": "Where did she work part-time while she was going to school?" }, { "answer": "20", "choice": [ "20", "22", "24" ], "question": "How old is the actress?" }, { "answer": "shopping", "choice": [ "shopping", "cooking", "reading" ], "question": "What is the woman's hobby?" } ]	1-1
[ "W: What is the home assignment from Professor Smith? I missed the class this morning.", "M: Finish reading Chapter 5 and 6, and write an essay based on chapter 3 and 4. Remember, it's your turn to give presentation next Monday." ]	[ { "answer": "Write an article.", "choice": [ "Read four chapters.", "Write an article.", "Speak before the class." ], "question": "What will the woman do in addition to the home assignment for the whole class?" } ]	5-170
[ "M: Did you like the film?", "W: Not particularly. I was rather disappointed. I'd expected it to be much more exciting." ]	[ { "answer": "The film won't as good as she'd expected.", "choice": [ "On the whole, she like the film.", "She didn't see the film.", "The film won't as good as she'd expected." ], "question": "What can we learn from this conversation" } ]	5-928
[ "F: What are you going to do, Tom?", "M: I'll go and get my bike back from Bob." ]	[ { "answer": "Bob.", "choice": [ "Tom.", "Bob.", "The woman." ], "question": "Who borrowed the bike?" } ]	12-109

[ "F: How far away is New York from Beijing?", "M: It's more than 15, 000 kilometers away. You can't get there by bike." ]

[ { "answer": "By plane.", "choice": [ "By plane.", "By bike.", "By motorbike." ], "question": "How can we get to New York?" } ]

11-248

[ "Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience.", "Phil: Yes, and what an experience.", "Nate: What do you mean?", "Phil: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States.", "Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath?", "Phil: First, you take off your shoes before you enter.", "Nate: Okay.", "Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath.", "Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something?", "Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high.", "Nate: On a stool!?", "Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs.", "Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that?", "Phil: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while.", "Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people?", "Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing.", "Nate: Huh. Interesting.", "Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience." ]

[ { "answer": "take off your shoes", "choice": [ "pay the entrance fee", "take off your shoes", "put your clothes in a locker" ], "question": "What is the first thing you do when visiting a Japanese public bath?" }, { "answer": "The attendant could see him undressing.", "choice": [ "The entrance fee was expensive.", "People sit down when they bathe.", "The attendant could see him undressing." ], "question": "What surprised Phil when he went to the bath?" }, { "answer": "nothing", "choice": [ "a swimming suit", "shorts", "nothing" ], "question": "What do you wear when bathing?" }, { "answer": "socialize with their neighbors.", "choice": [ "socialize with their neighbors.", "make informal business deals.", "find marriage partners for their children." ], "question": "Traditionally, the bath was a place where people could:" }, { "answer": "drink something, like tea", "choice": [ "watch videos", "drink something, like tea", "play Japanese chess with friends" ], "question": "What do people sometimes do after their bath?" } ]

1-65

[ "M: What are pubs?", "W: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.", "M: What kind of drinks do people get?", "W: You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.", "M: When do people go to the pubs?", "W: Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China?", "M: Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun.", "W: It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children." ]

[ { "answer": "Drinks and meals.", "choice": [ "Drinks and meals.", "Only drinks.", "Drinks and fruits." ], "question": "What do most English pubs offer?" }, { "answer": "11:00 p.m.", "choice": [ "11:00 p.m.", "12:00 p.m.", "1:00 a.m." ], "question": "At what time do most pubs close at night?" }, { "answer": "A special room.", "choice": [ "A special drink.", "A special room.", "Special music." ], "question": "What do many pubs provide for children?" } ]

4-1018

[ "M: Where did Susan come from?", "W: She was born in America and grew up in China but now she is a UK citizen." ]

[ { "answer": "In America.", "choice": [ "In Britain.", "In America.", "In China." ], "question": "Where was Susan born?" } ]

4-901

[ "W: I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.", "M: Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting." ]

[ { "answer": "She was late for the appointment.", "choice": [ "She phoned Fred about the book.", "She was late for the appointment.", "She ran into Fred on her way here." ], "question": "What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?" } ]

5-560

[ "W: John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?", "M: No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall." ]

[ { "answer": "He enjoyed it as a whole.", "choice": [ "He enjoyed it as a whole.", "He didn't think much of it.", "He didn't like it at all." ], "question": "What did the man think of the book?" } ]

5-367

[ "W: What time is it now?", "M: It's ten o'clock by my watch, but my watch is five minutes slow." ]

[ { "answer": "10:05.", "choice": [ "10:00.", "9:55.", "10:05." ], "question": "What's the time now?" } ]

12-0

[ "M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.", "W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?", "M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.", "W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?", "M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.", "W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?", "M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th.", "W: How many other young people are going on this course?", "M: 24.", "W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many?", "M: (louder) I said 24, Granny.", "W: I see. What will you have to take?", "M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing.", "W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?", "M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there!", "W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!" ]

[ { "answer": "His granny is deaf.", "choice": [ "He is used to it.", "His granny is deaf.", "He is bad tempered." ], "question": "Why does the man speaker shout his words?" }, { "answer": "Attend a course.", "choice": [ "See a doctor.", "Fix his car.", "Attend a course." ], "question": "What will the man do in Chicago?" }, { "answer": "May 20th.", "choice": [ "May 24th.", "May 20th.", "May 6th." ], "question": "When will he come back home?" } ]

4-194

[ "M: I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.", "W: What day are you planning to go?", "M: I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.", "W: What time would you like to leave?", "M: Late in the afternoon, after work.", "W: We have a flight at 4:30.", "M: That's too early. I can't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?", "W: The next flight is at 5:15, and there is another at 6:30.", "M: I'd better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.", "W: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00. You can have a rest in the evening." ]

[ { "answer": "Los Angeles.", "choice": [ "New York.", "Los Angeles.", "Washington." ], "question": "Where is the man going?" }, { "answer": "Because he has to work until five.", "choice": [ "Because he has to pick up his wife at home.", "Because he wants to buy something in the supermarket.", "Because he has to work until five." ], "question": "Why doesn't the man take the flight at 4:30?" }, { "answer": "An hour and a half.", "choice": [ "Eight hours.", "Two hours.", "An hour and a half." ], "question": "How long is the flight?" } ]

21-156

[ "M: Shall we go for a walk, Julie?", "W: Is it warm outside?", "M: No, you need a coat.", "W: Well, I think I'll stay at home then." ]

[ { "answer": "Stay indoors.", "choice": [ "Stay indoors.", "Have a walk.", "Get a coat." ], "question": "What will the woman do?" } ]

4-1047

[ "M: You look so worried, Dorothy. What's on your mind?", "W: I'm worried about meeting Mr. Stone tomorrow. It's so important to me. You know, I've been looking for a job for three months." ]

[ { "answer": "See someone for a job", "choice": [ "Get an important job", "See someone for a job", "Attend a meeting" ], "question": "What will the woman do tomorrow?" } ]

16-145

[ "W: Excuse me. When's the next train to Oxford?", "M: There's a slow one in five minutes, at ten fifteen, or a fast one at ten twenty.", "W: I'll catch the fast one." ]

[ { "answer": "The 10:20 one.", "choice": [ "The 10:50 one.", "The 10:20 one.", "The 10:15 one." ], "question": "Which train will the woman catch?" } ]

4-932

[ "M: Hello!", "W: Hello! Glad to meet you.", "M: Tell me something about yourself, please.", "W: My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.", "M: Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?", "W: Oh. No. My father's job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.", "M: So during that time you went to high school in the United States?", "W: Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.", "M: Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?", "W: I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I've learned at college, studying public administration for four years. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I've been thinking I'd like to work for this company.", "M: Have you ever worked during your university days?", "W: Yes. I worked as a teacher to teach English to a middle school student.", "M: There's a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Good bye!", "W: Good bye!" ]

[ { "answer": "She is having a job interview.", "choice": [ "She is having a job interview.", "She is interviewing a famous sports star.", "She is making a self introduction in public." ], "question": "What is the woman doing?" }, { "answer": "Because her father took her to America.", "choice": [ "Because she was badly ill.", "Because she had to act in a film.", "Because her father took her to America." ], "question": "Why was the woman out of school for half a year during high school?" }, { "answer": "A teacher.", "choice": [ "A designer.", "A teacher.", "A travel guide." ], "question": "What part time job did the woman do at college?" } ]

4-306

[ "M: Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "W: My mother gave me a recipe." ]

[ { "answer": "Ask the woman for the recipe.", "choice": [ "Ask the woman for the recipe.", "Get a receipt for his purchase.", "Call the woman's mother." ], "question": "What will the man probably do next?" } ]

14-243

[ "W: How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike?", "M: Oh, it's quite beyond my capacity." ]

[ { "answer": "Difficult.", "choice": [ "Interesting.", "Boring.", "Difficult." ], "question": "What does the man think of learning Shanghai dialect?" } ]

7-78

[ "Brenda: Well, what's on?", "Brenda: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5.", "Paul: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that.", "Brenda: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild?", "Paul: Personally, I'd rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense.", "Brenda: Well, then. Ah, here's something. Do you want to watch a rerun of Star Wars?", "Paul: Nah, I've seen it a zillion times. I'd like to see something different.", "Brenda: Okay, let's see here. Oh, how about this? On channel 2 at 9:00, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom ...", "Paul: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I'm beat. I think I'm going to hit the sack.", "Brenda: You're going to bed?", "Paul: Yeah. I have to get up early tomorrow ...", "Brenda: ... and then you're going to fix the bathroom?", "Paul: Good night.", "Brenda: Okay. Too bad, though. There's a basketball game on right now, but ... but I guess you can catch the score in tomorrow's newspaper.", "Paul: Oh, okay. I'll stay up and keep you company while I ... I mean, you ... I mean, WE watch the game.", "Brenda: I thought you'd change your mind. I'll get the popcorn." ]

[ { "answer": "at 7:00 on channel 5", "choice": [ "at 7:00 on channel 5", "at 7:30 on channel 7", "at 8:00 on channel 11" ], "question": "When is the reality showing on TV? What channel is showing the program?" }, { "answer": "He isn't interested in show's theme.", "choice": [ "He watched the same program last week.", "He isn't interested in show's theme.", "He wants to go swimming instead." ], "question": "Why does the man not want to watch the reality show?" }, { "answer": "He'd prefer to watch something else.", "choice": [ "He wouldn't mind seeing it again.", "He'd like to watch it if he had more time.", "He'd prefer to watch something else." ], "question": "How does the man feel about watching Star Wars on TV?" }, { "answer": "He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.", "choice": [ "He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.", "He thinks that he will be able to get a better job by learning from the show.", "He thinks it is easier to get someone else to repair their problems around the house." ], "question": "Which statement best describes the man's feelings about watching the home improvement show?" }, { "answer": "a sports event", "choice": [ "a TV drama", "a sports event", "a talk show" ], "question": "What does the couple decide to watch?" } ]

1-85

[ "M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.", "W: What is it, John? Another term paper?", "M: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt that I'll look after her. We are going to the game on Friday, but Saturday I'm on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later.", "W: Sure. I don't have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do?", "M: Actually I haven't seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus, she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus.", "W: Well, there is a music festival in the auditorium. That's a possibility. Only I hope it doesn't snow.", "M: Well, I'll plan on dropping her off at your place on the way to work, around eleven. But if there is a blizzard, I'll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.", "W: Sounds good. Meantime I'll keep Saturday open. We can touch base Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.", "M: I hope this works out. I feel kind of responsible. She won't know a way around. And I want her to have a good time. Anyway I really appreciate your help. I owe you one.", "W: No problem. I'll talk to you tomorrow." ]

[ { "answer": "Show his cousin around the campus.", "choice": [ "Show his cousin around the campus.", "Go out for a dinner.", "Help him finish another term paper." ], "question": "What does the man ask the woman to do?" }, { "answer": "A high school student.", "choice": [ "A university student.", "A primary school student.", "A high school student." ], "question": "What is the cousin of the man?" }, { "answer": "She is pleased to do so.", "choice": [ "She is pleased to do so.", "She declined.", "She didn't want to do, but she promised." ], "question": "What is the woman's response to the man's request?" }, { "answer": "Because he is on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it.", "choice": [ "Because he has a date that day.", "Because he is on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it.", "Because he is busy with his term paper." ], "question": "Why is the man busy?" } ]

17-83

[ "W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?", "M: Yes. I'm leaving today. Can I have my bill settled? My name is William Taylor and my room number is 1105." ]

[ { "answer": "At a hotel.", "choice": [ "At an airport.", "At a hotel.", "At a railway station." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" } ]

3-85

[ "M: We are going to have a dance party at Tom's. Can you come?", "W: I wish I could, but I have to nurse the patients on weekends." ]

[ { "answer": "She has to work.", "choice": [ "She is sick.", "She has to work.", "She has to stay at home." ], "question": "Why can't the woman go to the party?" } ]

3-12

[ "W: I see from your application form you have worked as a salesman for two years. Why do you wish to change your job now?", "M: I found the job too dull." ]

[ { "answer": "She is interviewing an applicant.", "choice": [ "She is interviewing an applicant.", "She is filling an application form.", "She is reading a newspaper." ], "question": "What is the woman doing now?" } ]

17-86

[ "F: Hurry up! We'll miss the train.", "M: Don't worry. The train starts at nine, and we still have an hour and a half to go." ]

[ { "answer": "7:30.", "choice": [ "9:00.", "7:30.", "7:00." ], "question": "What's the time now?" } ]

11-82

[ "W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.", "M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.", "W: What subjects did you take?", "M: French. German and Art.", "W: Art?", "M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city.", "W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?", "M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago.", "W: Did your father mind?", "M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see.", "W: Have you any brothers or sisters?", "M: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen.", "W: Right. What do you do in your spare time?", "M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe.", "W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background." ]

[ { "answer": "He got A for every subject.", "choice": [ "He got A for every subject.", "His Art was A.", "He didn't get on with his subject." ], "question": "How is Mr. Brown's study?" }, { "answer": "A friend of his father's offered him a job.", "choice": [ "He did not like to study.", "He had to work to support his family.", "A friend of his father's offered him a job." ], "question": "Why didn't Mr. Brown continue his study after he finished school?" }, { "answer": "Going to the cinema.", "choice": [ "Acting.", "Going to the cinema.", "Reading." ], "question": "Which of the following is NOT his hobby?" }, { "answer": "He had given up his job as an accountant.", "choice": [ "He had done his first job badly.", "He had given up his job as an accountant.", "He spent too much time on Art." ], "question": "For what reason was his father disappointed at first?" } ]

17-117

[ "M: The teacher called off the lecture.", "W: Oh, really? His student John must be disappointed at this news." ]

[ { "answer": "Student.", "choice": [ "Teacher.", "Student.", "Nurse." ], "question": "Who is John?" } ]

21-203

[ "M: I want to leave a message for Mr. Davis.", "W: Can I have your name, please?", "M: Sure. It's Taylor, t-a-y-l-o-r." ]

[ { "answer": "Taylor.", "choice": [ "Tailor.", "Taylor.", "Sailor." ], "question": "What's the man's name?" } ]

11-154

[ "M: I've got a headache.", "F: Oh, don't worry, little boy. Now open your mouth and say \"Ah.\"" ]

[ { "answer": "The doctor.", "choice": [ "His mother.", "His teacher.", "The doctor." ], "question": "Who is the boy talking with?" } ]

11-40

[ "M: Look! I'm sorry to bother you about this, but could you turn that music down?", "W: Sorry, I didn't realize you could hear it." ]

[ { "answer": "Play the music more quietly.", "choice": [ "Look at something for the man.", "Stop talking so much.", "Play the music more quietly." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]

17-71

[ "W: Darling, what do you think of these new shoes?", "M: Hmm, I'm wondering where you are going to put them when you are not wearing them." ]

[ { "answer": "The woman already has too many shoes.", "choice": [ "The woman already has too many shoes.", "The new shoes do not look good enough.", "He doesn't care where to put the new shoes." ], "question": "What does the man imply?" } ]

4-1060

[ "F: Tom gets up at half past five to run every day.", "M: He must be sleeping very early at night." ]

[ { "answer": "He takes exercises every morning.", "choice": [ "He sleeps very late.", "He gets up late.", "He takes exercises every morning." ], "question": "What is true about Tom?" } ]

12-513

[ "W: Hi, Mike! Have you decided where to go for your holiday?", "M: I was thinking about going somewhere in Africa, somewhere like Egypt, but my parents suggested Europe like Austria or Germany. Finally I decided on France." ]

[ { "answer": "France.", "choice": [ "Egypt.", "France.", "Germany." ], "question": "Where will the man go for holiday?" } ]

4-648

[ "W: What jobs have you done in the last ten years?", "M: Many kinds of jobs. I was once an engineer and later a teacher. Up till now I have been an official for three years." ]

[ { "answer": "An official.", "choice": [ "A student.", "A teacher.", "An official." ], "question": "What's the man now?" } ]

17-156

[ "W: Is Jane looking forward to going home for the summer?", "M: She is counting the days." ]

[ { "answer": "Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.", "choice": [ "Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.", "Jane is packing for the summer vacation.", "Jane is on her way home." ], "question": "What does the woman imply?" } ]

5-704

[ "M: Hi, Lucy. What are you up for this weekend?", "W: I'm going to the beach, Joseph.", "M: Oh, really? I was hoping you'd be free, so you could go with us to the lake on Saturday." ]

[ { "answer": "Go to the lake.", "choice": [ "Go to the beach.", "Go to the lake.", "Date with the woman." ], "question": "What will Joseph do this weekend?" } ]

4-1221

[ "M: Congratulations on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, Miss Green!", "W: Thank you, Mr. Rarker.", "M: Oh, look at those trophies! You became a swimming star at the age of fifteen, didn't you?", "W: Yeah, you're right.", "M: Could you tell me something about your plans for the future?", "W: To tell you the truth, I'm going to give up swimming from now on.", "M: I beg your pardon?", "W: I mean I'd rather not swim at all. I'm too old to...", "M: Excuse me, if I'm not wrong, you've only twenty now. Is it too old at twenty?", "W: Yes, too old for a swimmer. If I swim in an international competition, I'll hardly be able to win.", "M: But...er...don't you enjoy swimming?", "W: Certainly, and I enjoy visiting other countries, and the Olympics are very exciting. However, I missed more important things. I had to work very hard at swimming. There was training before school, after school, and at weekends. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming, swimming. But life isn't merely swimming, is it?" ]

[ { "answer": "At the age of 15.", "choice": [ "At the age of 15.", "At the age of 20.", "At the age of 18." ], "question": "When did Miss Green become a swimming stars" }, { "answer": "20.", "choice": [ "15.", "20.", "18." ], "question": "How old is Miss Green now?" }, { "answer": "She wants to do something other than swimming in her life.", "choice": [ "She wants to do something other than swimming in her life.", "She thinks she will never win in an international competition.", "She can't bear the hard training," ], "question": "Why is the woman going td give up swimming?" } ]

17-225

[ "W: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?", "M: You mean there's more besides the watch?", "W: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.", "M: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank you so much, Mum and Dad." ]

[ { "answer": "A computer.", "choice": [ "A car.", "A watch.", "A computer." ], "question": "What is the second gift for Jimmy?" }, { "answer": "He's got what he dreamt of.", "choice": [ "He lives with his parents.", "He's got what he dreamt of.", "He's received lots of presents." ], "question": "Why does Jimmy feel happy?" } ]

4-1399

[ "M: I've just got back from the holiday you arranged for me. But I must tell you the hotel was really awful. It was miles from the sea. The food was awful too. The bedroom was dirty.", "W: Sorry about that. But it's not really our fault. The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility." ]

[ { "answer": "In a travel agency.", "choice": [ "At the airport.", "In a travel agency.", "In a hotel." ], "question": "Where is this conversation probably taking place?" } ]

5-275

[ "M: Good afternoon, Madam.", "W: Good afternoon.", "M: What can I do for you?", "W: Have you any shoes like these?", "M: What size?", "W: Size twenty-three.", "M: What color?", "W: Dark red.", "M: I'm sorry. We haven't any.", "W: But my friend bought this pair of shoes last month.", "M: Did she buy them here?", "W: Yes." ]

[ { "answer": "Shoes.", "choice": [ "Blouse.", "Skirt.", "Shoes." ], "question": "What does the woman want to buy?" }, { "answer": "Dark red.", "choice": [ "Dark red.", "Yellow", "Black." ], "question": "What color does the woman like?" }, { "answer": "In the man's shop.", "choice": [ "In the man's shop.", "In the No. 1 shop.", "In her friend's shop." ], "question": "Where did the woman's friend buy the pair of shoes last month?" } ]

15-91

[ "M: Are you looking forward to going home for the summer vacation?", "W: I'm counting the days." ]

[ { "answer": "She expects to go home", "choice": [ "She expects to go home", "She won't go home", "The man should go home" ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

16-161

[ "W: Sam met Jane seven years ago when he was 22 years old.", "M: Jane was only two years younger than Sam, but she seemed much younger." ]

[ { "answer": "27.", "choice": [ "27.", "22.", "29." ], "question": "How old is Jane now?" } ]

3-244

[ "W: Have you seen the movie \"Hangover\"? We went to see it last night.", "M: How was it?", "W: Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bit disappointed." ]

[ { "answer": "It's disappointing.", "choice": [ "It's amusing.", "It's exciting.", "It's disappointing." ], "question": "What does the woman think of the movie?" } ]

4-1365

[ "W: Excuse me, I didn't hear what you said.", "M: I asked if you could lend me your bike." ]

[ { "answer": "To borrow a bike.", "choice": [ "To buy a bike.", "To borrow a bike.", "To sell a bike." ], "question": "What did the man want to do?" } ]

12-181

[ "W: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them.", "M: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who pose for the camera. I like people who are going about their daily business without being aware of the camera." ]

[ { "answer": "Making movies.", "choice": [ "Doing business.", "Taking pictures.", "Making movies." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]

5-263

[ "M: How many students are there in your class?", "W: Forty, but only twenty-five of them have got the books." ]

[ { "answer": "15.", "choice": [ "40.", "15.", "25." ], "question": "How many students haven't got the books?" } ]

12-536

[ "M: I'm really mad at Mom and Dad.", "W: Why? What did they do?", "M: I asked them for a leather jacket for my birthday, and they just got me this ugly raincoat.", "W: Oh, come on! It's a beautiful raincoat.", "M: I don't care! I wanted a leather jacket. I tried on Bill's, and I looked great in it.", "W: You know a leather jacket is expensive. Maybe they didn't have enough money.", "M: I want to return it and get a leather jacket! All my friends have leather jackets.", "W: They don't all have leather jackets.", "M: Anyway, on your birthday Mom and Dad gave you what you asked for!", "W: That's true, but all I asked for was a pair of new jeans!", "M: I hate this raincoat.", "W: All right, how much is a leather jacket?", "M: If I return this raincoat, I only need another $ 50.", "W: OK. I'll lend you the $ 50, but you have to pay me back.", "M: Great! I'll pay you back, sis!" ]

[ { "answer": "A raincoat.", "choice": [ "A raincoat.", "A leather jacket.", "A pair of jeans." ], "question": "What did Mom and Dad give the boy for his birthday?" }, { "answer": "Return it for a refund.", "choice": [ "Return it for a refund.", "Give it to his sister.", "Accept it gratefully." ], "question": "What will the boy do with the present?" }, { "answer": "Lend some money to the boy.", "choice": [ "Buy the boy what he asked for.", "Talk with her parents.", "Lend some money to the boy." ], "question": "What will the girl do?" } ]

4-1009

[ "W: Could you do me a real favor, please?", "M: Yes, of course.", "W: I've arranged to meet my friend Tony, but I'm really engaged now. I was wondering if you could go along and meet him for me.", "M: Oh, yes, certainly!" ]

[ { "answer": "To meet Tony for her.", "choice": [ "To go along to meet her friend with her.", "To do the woman's work.", "To meet Tony for her." ], "question": "What did the woman want the man to do?" } ]

4-53

[ "W: We are going to visit the Summer Palace tomorrow.", "M: Are you? May I join you.'?" ]

[ { "answer": "He wants to go with them.", "choice": [ "He wants to go with them.", "He will invite his friends.", "He is not interested in going." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

15-46

[ "W: Why don't you go into the room?", "M: Oh, my key won't turn in the lock. Will you help me?" ]

[ { "answer": "She can't unlock the door.", "choice": [ "She can't unlock the door.", "She has lost the key.", "She wants to wait till the man comes." ], "question": "Why doesn't the woman go into the room?" } ]

14-13

[ "M: Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "W: I have a recipe that my mother gave me." ]

[ { "answer": "Borrow the soup recipe.", "choice": [ "Ask the woman for some vegetables.", "Borrow the soup recipe.", "Call the woman's mother." ], "question": "What will the man probably do next?" } ]

14-71

[ "M: Can that clock be right? 9:50?", "F: That clock is off. It's 11:30." ]

[ { "answer": "It runs slow", "choice": [ "It runs slow", "It's fast", "It's lost" ], "question": "What happened to the clock?" } ]

12-395

[ "M: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?", "W: This evening.", "M: How are you getting there, by air or by train?", "W: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.", "M: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?", "W: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off.", "M: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday?", "W: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back.", "M: OK. Good luck and have a good trip!", "W: Thanks. Goodbye!" ]

[ { "answer": "By train this evening.", "choice": [ "By air this evening.", "By train this evening.", "By air tomorrow." ], "question": "How and when is Lucy leaving for Beijing?" }, { "answer": "To spend her holiday.", "choice": [ "To spend her holiday.", "To see her parents.", "To meet her friends." ], "question": "What is she going there for?" }, { "answer": "Fourteen hours.", "choice": [ "Four hours.", "Fourteen hours.", "Four days." ], "question": "How long does it take her to Beijing?" } ]

3-174

[ "M: Do you mind if I open the window?", "F: I'm sorry, but I'm cold now." ]

[ { "answer": "It's cold.", "choice": [ "The windows had been open.", "It's windy outside.", "It's cold." ], "question": "Why the woman doesn't want to open the window?" } ]

12-578

[ "M: Did you see the list of books for this course?", "W: Yes,the teacher expects us to get the first five on the list.", "M: Are you going to buy them?", "W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.", "M: How about sharing them with me?", "W: Sounds good.", "M: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them.", "W: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now.", "M: And Then?", "W: At the end of the course you can take the books you like and I will take the ones I like.", "M: What if we both like the same books?", "W: Come on,we are not going to argue over that,are we?", "M: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea.", "W: Then let's get the books as soon as possible." ]

[ { "answer": "Six.", "choice": [ "Four.", "Six.", "Five." ], "question": "How many books do they have to buy?" }, { "answer": "She does not take enough money.", "choice": [ "She does not take enough money.", "She plans not to take the classes.", "She does not like the books." ], "question": "Why does not the woman buy all the books by herself?" }, { "answer": "Each of them will pay half the price.", "choice": [ "Each of them will pay half the price.", "The woman will pay more.", "The man will pay more." ], "question": "How will they pay for the books?" } ]

21-198

[ "W: Mr. Robert, I'm afraid I can't hand in the letter because the typewriter is broken.", "M: Oh, it doesn't matter. Take it easy." ]

[ { "answer": "The typewriter is broken.", "choice": [ "The typewriter is broken.", "The woman was away.", "The woman didn't have enough time to type it." ], "question": "Why can't the woman type the letter?" } ]

13-63

[ "W: It's very late and there is no bus now.", "M: You'd better call a taxi." ]

[ { "answer": "He suggests that the woman take a taxi.", "choice": [ "He suggests that the woman take a bus.", "He suggests that the woman take a taxi.", "He suggests that the woman walk home." ], "question": "What does the man suggest?" } ]

12-175

[ "F: Can I help you, sir?", "M: Oh, yes. I want to buy a color TV set." ]

[ { "answer": "At a shop.", "choice": [ "At a shop.", "At a chemist's.", "At a bank." ], "question": "Where is the man?" } ]

12-105

[ "M: Would you like to come over and study tonight, Janet?", "W: Oh, I'm sorry, Tom. I forgot to tell you that my parents are in town and want to take me to the concert tonight." ]

[ { "answer": "To the concert.", "choice": [ "To study.", "To the concert.", "To town." ], "question": "Where will Janet probably go tonight?" } ]

20-28

[ "M: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie 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's not as exciting as advertised." ]

[ { "answer": "Go to bed early.", "choice": [ "Change to a more exciting channel.", "See the movie some other time.", "Go to bed early." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest the man do?" } ]

5-523

[ "W: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run yourown store?", "M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I'll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn't let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I'd love being myown boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.", "W: You mean you don't keep regular hours?", "M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business isslower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.", "W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?", "M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It's great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.", "W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business." ]

[ { "answer": "Hosting an evening TV program.", "choice": [ "Hosting an evening TV program.", "Having her bicycle repaired.", "Lecturing on business management." ], "question": "What is the woman doing?" }, { "answer": "He worked as a salesman.", "choice": [ "He repaired bicycles.", "He served as aconsultant.", "He worked as a salesman." ], "question": "What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?" }, { "answer": "He wanted to be his own boss.", "choice": [ "He wanted to be his own boss.", "He found it more profitable", "He didn't want to start from scratch." ], "question": "Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?" }, { "answer": "They are all the man's friends.", "choice": [ "They work five days a week.", "They are all the man's friends.", "They are paid by the hour." ], "question": "What do we learn about the people working in the shop?" } ]

5-776

[ "W: We should've left 30 minutes earlier! Traffic is awful! We are going to miss our flight!", "M: We need an extra hour to get there! We aren't even halfway to the airport. Plus, we need to check in and go through security, which will take at least 45 minutes." ]

[ { "answer": "One hour.", "choice": [ "One hour.", "45 minutes.", "30 minutes." ], "question": "How long will it take to get to the airport?" } ]

4-1086

[ "W: Can you give us your e-mail address, so we can get back to you as soon as possible?", "M: I'll send you an e-mail so we don't have to do the spellings on the phone. Okay?" ]

[ { "answer": "Talking on the phone.", "choice": [ "Sending an e-mail.", "Working in an office.", "Talking on the phone." ], "question": "What are the speakers doing?" } ]

5-742

[ "M: I've been thinking about joining a health club myself. My doctor has been encouraging me to get more exercise. Which club do you belong to?", "W: It's called the Good-life Health Club. I've only been going since Jan., but I've already noticed a big improvement. I feel like a new person.", "M: Really? What do you do there?", "W: They have a gym with exercise equipment and an indoor pool. I usually start by working out for about half an hour. Then I take a swim. After exercising, the water feels great.", "M: That sounds good. But aren't you afraid of over-working yourself?", "W: No, no. Everything is carefully controlled and supervised. If you're interested in seeing for yourself, I'm going again on Tuesday. Why don't you come along as my guest? You'll enjoy yourself.", "M: That's a good idea. Thanks. I just might." ]

[ { "answer": "Take more exercise.", "choice": [ "Take more exercise.", "Have some rest.", "Join a club." ], "question": "What did the doctor suggest the man do?" }, { "answer": "Visit the club and see for himself.", "choice": [ "Work out for a while first.", "Take a swim before exercising.", "Visit the club and see for himself." ], "question": "What will the man probably do?" } ]

4-1495

[ "M: It tastes good. How do they make it?", "W: I don't know, but they put lots of eggs in it." ]

[ { "answer": "Food.", "choice": [ "Clothes.", "Tool.", "Food." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]

14-359

[ "W: Waiter, can you come here for a second please?", "M: What's the problem, ma'am?", "W: This soup is cold.", "M: I'm sorry. I'll bring you some hot soup." ]

[ { "answer": "Because the soup is cold.", "choice": [ "Because she wants to eat food.", "Because the soup is cold.", "Because she'll pay the bill." ], "question": "Why does the woman ask the waiter to come?" }, { "answer": "Customer-waiter.", "choice": [ "Sister-brother.", "Husband-wife.", "Customer-waiter." ], "question": "What's the relationship between the two speakers?" } ]

14-67

[ "M: I'm sorry to tell you that you needn't come next week. You know sales of our company have been poor recently.", "W: I've always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a month time so that I can find a new job?" ]

[ { "answer": "She has been fired by the company.", "choice": [ "She has been dismissed for her poor performance.", "She has been fired by the company.", "She has been granted leave for one month." ], "question": "What has happened to the woman?" } ]

5-248

[ "M: I fixed the window, painted the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair.", "W: Been busy, haven't you?" ]

[ { "answer": "He's done a lot.", "choice": [ "He should do more.", "She'd be glad to help him.", "He's done a lot." ], "question": "What does the woman imply about the man?" } ]

20-41

[ "M: How are you, Jane?", "W: Fine, apart from my back.", "M: What's the matter?", "W: It's killing me." ]

[ { "answer": "She has a backache.", "choice": [ "She has a backache.", "She is in the danger of being killed.", "Something is wrong with her backside." ], "question": "What is the matter with Jane?" } ]

14-162

[ "W: Our son hasn't written to us for nearly two months.", "M: He must be very busy with his studies." ]

[ { "answer": "He is a student.", "choice": [ "He is a doctor.", "He is a teacher.", "He is a student." ], "question": "What does their son do?" } ]

11-242

[ "M: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.", "W: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.", "M: Why the beach?", "W: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard.", "M: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.", "W: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.", "M: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation.", "W: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now?", "M: Sure! Let's go!" ]

[ { "answer": "Another student.", "choice": [ "His academic advisor.", "Another student.", "A ski instructor." ], "question": "With whom is the man speaking?" }, { "answer": "Her studies.", "choice": [ "The weather.", "A vacation.", "Her studies." ], "question": "What has the woman mainly been thinking about?" }, { "answer": "At the beach.", "choice": [ "At the beach.", "At her job.", "At a ski resort." ], "question": "Where will the woman probably spend her vacation time?" }, { "answer": "Study for his exams.", "choice": [ "Take a trip to the beach.", "Go to a ski resort.", "Study for his exams." ], "question": "What does the woman think the man should do?" } ]

17-43

[ "M: Excuse me, I bought this white shirt here yesterday. Can I change it for a larger one?", "W: Yes, of course." ]

[ { "answer": "Because it is too small.", "choice": [ "Because he doesn't like the color.", "Because it is too small.", "Because it is too big." ], "question": "Why does the man bring back the shirt?" } ]

4-824

[ "M: Can I stay here for just another minute? I really need to look up something on Shakespeare.", "W: Sorry. Everyone is supposed to put books back to the shelves when the closing bell is sounded." ]

[ { "answer": "In a library.", "choice": [ "In a theatre.", "In a library.", "In a booking office." ], "question": "Where is the conversation most probably taking place?" } ]

4-1332

[ "W: I'm thinking of taking five courses next semester.", "M: Wouldn't four be wiser?" ]

[ { "answer": "There woman should take fewer courses next term.", "choice": [ "There are too many courses offered to students.", "There woman should take fewer courses next term.", "The man will take four courses nextsemester." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

5-702

[ "Patient: Aaaagh!", "Dentist: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?", "Patient: You are going to touch me.", "Dentist: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.", "Patient: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.", "Dentist: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now." ]

[ { "answer": "Doctor and patient.", "choice": [ "Customer and assistant.", "Teacher and student.", "Doctor and patient." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the two people?" }, { "answer": "his gum will freeze and he could feel no pain", "choice": [ "his gum will freeze and he'll fall asleep", "his gum will freeze and he could feel no pain", "he will fall asleep and be robbed" ], "question": "As soon as he has got the injection,______." }, { "answer": "pull out his tooth", "choice": [ "freeze the area", "make him fall asleep", "pull out his tooth" ], "question": "The dentist is going to ______." } ]

15-100

[ "M: Did Mary repair the car herself?", "W: No, She had it repaired because she thought it was too dirty to do that." ]

[ { "answer": "Yes, someone else repaired it.", "choice": [ "Yes, Mary repaired it.", "No, because it was too broken.", "Yes, someone else repaired it." ], "question": "Was the car repaired?" } ]

16-58

[ "M: Ann, do you and your husband plan to have many children?", "W: Only two. It's expensive to have a big family now." ]

[ { "answer": "She does not want to have a big family.", "choice": [ "She has already had two children.", "She does not want to have any children.", "She does not want to have a big family." ], "question": "What do we know about the woman?" } ]

13-205

[ "W: My room is in 123. Am I right?", "M: No, ma'am. It's Room 132." ]

[ { "answer": "Room 132.", "choice": [ "Room 123.", "Room 132.", "Room 321." ], "question": "Where does the woman live?" } ]

14-218

[ "M: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?", "W: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.", "M: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?", "W: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.", "M: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.", "W: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking.", "M: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much?", "W: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate." ]

[ { "answer": "A student.", "choice": [ "A student.", "A teacher.", "A tourist." ], "question": "What is the woman?" }, { "answer": "Speaking.", "choice": [ "Reading.", "Speaking.", "Writing." ], "question": "Which will the woman focus on?" }, { "answer": "Hardworking.", "choice": [ "Hardworking.", "Humorous.", "Helpless." ], "question": "What is the woman like?" } ]

4-1479

[ "M: Hello,This is John. Can I speak to Susan?", "W: Well,wait a minute, I'll find her for you." ]

[ { "answer": "She will help the man to find Susan.", "choice": [ "She will help the man to find Susan.", "She will not help the man.", "She will telephone Susan" ], "question": "What will the woman do?" } ]

12-462

[ "M: Did you finish typing that report?", "W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.", "M: But it must be a long report, I guess.", "W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.", "M: By the way, what time did you go home?", "W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home at ten.", "M: What did have for dinner?", "W: I sent out for a sandwich and ate at my desk." ]

[ { "answer": "Typing a report.", "choice": [ "Typing a report.", "Rewriting a report.", "Reviewing a report." ], "question": "What was the woman doing before she went home?" }, { "answer": "In her office.", "choice": [ "In a restaurant.", "In her office.", "At home." ], "question": "Where did the woman have her dinner?" } ]

2-125

[ "M: So, how was it?", "W: I'm not sure.", "M: What do you mean?", "W: Well, I didn't see most of it. Whenever the monster appeared, I closed my eyes. Are you going to see it?", "M: Oh, I don't think so. I don't like scary movies." ]

[ { "answer": "Neither of them cares much for scary films.", "choice": [ "The woman likes scary films very much.", "The man is going to see the film.", "Neither of them cares much for scary films." ], "question": "What do you know about the speakers?" } ]

4-706

[ "W: Look! The room is full of smoke. I can hardly breathe.", "M: I agree. Smoking should not be permitted here in this room.", "W: That's right. Nowadays, people who smoke seldom think of others." ]

[ { "answer": "Smoking.", "choice": [ "Their new room.", "Smoking.", "Their school." ], "question": "What are they talking a bout?" } ]

4-513

[ "F: Are you going to Shanghai today?", "M: Yes. My mother is waiting for me there." ]

[ { "answer": "The mother is in Shanghai.", "choice": [ "The woman is busy.", "The mother is working.", "The mother is in Shanghai." ], "question": "What can we know from the dialogue?" } ]

13-30

[ "M: Are you having much trouble with the course?", "F: Not really. The only thing I haven't understood so far is the reading we had last night." ]

[ { "answer": "She isn't having much trouble.", "choice": [ "She hasn't been doing much of the reading.", "She understood the reading last night.", "She isn't having much trouble." ], "question": "How is the woman doing in the course?" } ]

10-91

[ "W: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!", "M: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy." ]

[ { "answer": "The man was the only survivor of an air crash.", "choice": [ "The man was the only survivor of an air crash.", "The man has always been very lucky in accidents.", "A few passengers came back home safe and sound." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation?" } ]

5-820

[ "Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?", "Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?", "Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?", "Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.", "Son: So, what is my work?", "Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.", "Son: No, I want to do the family room.", "Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.", "Son: Okay. Okay.", "Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...", "Son: More?", "Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.", "Son: No, No. I want to.", "Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds." ]

[ { "answer": "go play outside", "choice": [ "go play outside", "watch TV", "play video games" ], "question": "What does the boy want to do at the beginning of the conversation?" }, { "answer": "clean the garage", "choice": [ "clean the garage", "vacuum the floors", "wash the walls" ], "question": "What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house?" }, { "answer": "make his bed", "choice": [ "put away his books", "make his bed", "pick up his dirty clothes" ], "question": "What does the boy have to do in his bedroom?" }, { "answer": "work in the yard", "choice": [ "wash the car", "paint the house", "work in the yard" ], "question": "What is the father going to do while the boy is doing his household chores?" }, { "answer": "out to eat", "choice": [ "to a movie", "out to eat", "to a ball game" ], "question": "Where will the father and son go after the housework is done?" } ]

1-30

[ "M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.", "W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.", "M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.", "W: Do all parents send their children to state schools?", "M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money." ]

[ { "answer": "Nine years.", "choice": [ "Nine years.", "Six years.", "Three years." ], "question": "According to the text, how many years do the Chinese children have to study at school?" }, { "answer": "Partly of the fees.", "choice": [ "Partly of the fees.", "All the fees.", "Nothing." ], "question": "In China, how much do all the children going to the primary and junior school have to pay?" }, { "answer": "Because they have enough money.", "choice": [ "Because they think state schools too crowded.", "Because they have enough money.", "Because they only have faith in these schools." ], "question": "Why some people sent their children to private schools?" } ]

3-144

[ "F: Have you lived here before you went to work?", "M: Yes, I have lived here since I was born. I have lived here for thirty years." ]

[ { "answer": "He is thirty years old.", "choice": [ "He is twenty years old.", "He is thirty years old.", "He is forty years old." ], "question": "How old is the man?" } ]

12-17

[ "W: Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?", "M: Yes. One of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.", "W: The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.", "M: When can I go back to school?", "W: You can go back in 4 days, but you'll need to avoid sports for a month." ]

[ { "answer": "He was kicked by a boy.", "choice": [ "He was kicked by a boy.", "He was hit by a football.", "He fell down on the ground." ], "question": "How did Jim get hue?" }, { "answer": "In a month.", "choice": [ "In 48 hours.", "In 4 days.", "In a month." ], "question": "When can Jim play sports again?" } ]

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[ "M: Jessica, could you forward this e-mail to all the club members?", "W: Sorry. The computer broke down this morning. I'll do it for you as soon as I have it fixed." ]

[ { "answer": "Fix the computer.", "choice": [ "Send the e-mail.", "Fix the computer.", "Go to the club." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do first?" } ]

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[ "M: Do you think Kari took your earrings?", "M: Yes, but I think it was a mistake. She'd never have taken them on purpose. She's just absent-minded." ]

[ { "answer": "She is honest but capable of making a mistake.", "choice": [ "She is a thief.", "She is stupid.", "She is honest but capable of making a mistake." ], "question": "What does the woman mean about Kari?" } ]

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[ "W: What day is it today, Tom?", "M: It's Friday, October the 13th. Tomorrow is my mother's birthday." ]

[ { "answer": "October 14th.", "choice": [ "October 14th.", "October 12th.", "October 13th." ], "question": "When is his mother's birthday?" } ]

12-63

[ "W: I've been thinking about how I could teach my children to be more loving.", "M: It sounds like a job for you and your husband. How about if I give you some vacation time? You could take a family trip and talk more with your kids." ]

[ { "answer": "Employer and employee.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Father and daughter.", "Employer and employee." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the speakers?" } ]

4-1149

[ "M: How long will we stay at the cam?", "W: We'll stay there for one night. That is, we will leave the camp on August 7th." ]

[ { "answer": "On August 6th.", "choice": [ "On August 5th.", "On August 6th.", "On August 7th." ], "question": "When will the speakers arrive at the camp?" } ]

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[ "F: Excuse me, where's the manager's office, please?", "M: Upstairs on the second floor, third door on the right." ]

[ { "answer": "The second floor", "choice": [ "The first floor", "The second floor", "The third door" ], "question": "Where's the manager's office?" } ]

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[ "W: What are you doing after class today?", "M: Nothing special.", "W: Do you want to come with me to get some ice cream?", "M: I'd love to, but I'm actually on a diet. I'm going to the gym this afternoon." ]

[ { "answer": "Get something to eat.", "choice": [ "Start a new diet.", "Get something to eat.", "Go to the gym with her." ], "question": "What does the woman invite the man to do?" } ]

4-1093

[ "W: Take a seat, Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position you think most appeals to you?", "M: Well, as for me, I prefer to take the post of sales manager if you think I'm qualified." ]

[ { "answer": "To apply for a job.", "choice": [ "To find out her position in the company.", "To apply for a job.", "To offer her a position in the company." ], "question": "What's the man's purpose in meeting the woman?" } ]

5-283

[ "M: Good afternoon. This is Dick Williams at World Travel Agency. Can I speak to Mr Smith?", "W: No. He's out for lunch." ]

[ { "answer": "At lunch.", "choice": [ "At his office.", "At lunch.", "At the travel agency." ], "question": "Where is Mr Smith now?" } ]

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[ "W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.", "M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me." ]

[ { "answer": "He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.", "choice": [ "He wants to have more sleep.", "He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.", "Women need more sleep than men." ], "question": "What can we conclude from the man's reply?" } ]

5-654

[ "News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.", "Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.", "News Reporter: It's, uh, James.", "Sarah: Whatever ...", "News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?", "Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.", "News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?", "Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.", "News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?", "Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.", "News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?", "Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.", "News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?", "Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?", "News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ...", "Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.", "News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.", "Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone." ]

[ { "answer": "Sarah Roberts", "choice": [ "Sarah Reynolds", "Sarah Rogers", "Sarah Roberts" ], "question": "What is the name of the actress?" }, { "answer": "She is from Miami.", "choice": [ "She is from Miami.", "She was born in New York.", "She comes from Los Angeles." ], "question": "Where is she from?" }, { "answer": "at a movie theater", "choice": [ "at a restaurant", "at a movie theater", "at a supermarket" ], "question": "Where did she work part-time while she was going to school?" }, { "answer": "20", "choice": [ "20", "22", "24" ], "question": "How old is the actress?" }, { "answer": "shopping", "choice": [ "shopping", "cooking", "reading" ], "question": "What is the woman's hobby?" } ]

1-1

[ "W: What is the home assignment from Professor Smith? I missed the class this morning.", "M: Finish reading Chapter 5 and 6, and write an essay based on chapter 3 and 4. Remember, it's your turn to give presentation next Monday." ]

[ { "answer": "Write an article.", "choice": [ "Read four chapters.", "Write an article.", "Speak before the class." ], "question": "What will the woman do in addition to the home assignment for the whole class?" } ]

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[ "M: Did you like the film?", "W: Not particularly. I was rather disappointed. I'd expected it to be much more exciting." ]

[ { "answer": "The film won't as good as she'd expected.", "choice": [ "On the whole, she like the film.", "She didn't see the film.", "The film won't as good as she'd expected." ], "question": "What can we learn from this conversation" } ]

5-928

[ "F: What are you going to do, Tom?", "M: I'll go and get my bike back from Bob." ]

[ { "answer": "Bob.", "choice": [ "Tom.", "Bob.", "The woman." ], "question": "Who borrowed the bike?" } ]

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