onionmonster/dream · Datasets at Hugging Face

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[ "F: Do you like spring best, Jim?", "M: No, I like summer best because I can go swimming in summer." ]	[ { "answer": "Summer.", "choice": [ "Spring.", "Summer.", "Winter." ], "question": "Which is Jim's favorite season?" } ]	12-132
[ "M: The heavy rain caused flooding, which made it hard to plant new crops.", "W: Yes. We seldom see so much rain at this time of year." ]	[ { "answer": "Unusual weather", "choice": [ "New crops", "Unusual weather", "Floods throughout the year" ], "question": "What is the conversation mainly about?" } ]	4-423
[ "W: I'd like to reserve two tickets on Saturday, the 10th.", "M: For which movie, madam?", "W: Um...for Dark and Stormy Night, please.", "M: I'm sorry, that show is sold out.", "W: Well, how about on the 11th?", "M: Yes, madam, we do have tickets for that show.", "W: Are there any seats left in the middle?", "M: Yes, but they're not next to each other. If you want them together, we still have seats in the front and at the back.", "W: The front row sounds good. How much are the tickets?", "M: $13 total.", "W: Okay. Can I use my credit card?", "M: Sure. Could you give me your name, the name of your card, the card number, please?", "W: Uh, just a second. I have to get my credit card out." ]	[ { "answer": "They are not next to each other.", "choice": [ "They are not next to each other.", "They are too expensive.", "They are sold out." ], "question": "Why doesn't the woman buy tickets for the seats in the middle?" }, { "answer": "$6.5.", "choice": [ "$13.", "$30.", "$6.5." ], "question": "How much is each ticket?" }, { "answer": "Sunday.", "choice": [ "Friday.", "Saturday.", "Sunday." ], "question": "What day are the tickets for?" } ]	4-487
[ "M: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job.", "W: Yes, certainly. But if only you had sent your application letter a week earlier." ]	[ { "answer": "The job has been given to someone else.", "choice": [ "The application arrived a week earlier than expected.", "The job has been given to someone else.", "The man is not suitable for the position," ], "question": "What does the woman imply?" } ]	5-423
[ "M: Why you don't like going to the cinema?", "W: Well, there are too many problems. For example, when a film is popular, the cinema is rather crowded.", "M: Is that all?", "W: No, the worst is the people - children running up and down, people chatting endlessly, and so on. So, I'd rather stay home and wait to see the films when they are shown on TV.", "M: Then you may see the films a bit later than other people.", "W: Yes, but I'll be more comfortable in the quietness of my living room.", "M: Well, I prefer seeing films at the cinema as soon as they come out." ]	[ { "answer": "Film-seeing habits.", "choice": [ "New films.", "Popular cinemas.", "Film-seeing habits." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" }, { "answer": "Noisy surroundings.", "choice": [ "Noisy surroundings.", "Long waiting time.", "Uncomfortable seats." ], "question": "What seems to bother the woman at the cinema?" } ]	7-30
[ "M: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, with such a strong accent.", "W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity." ]	[ { "answer": "His English is still poor after ten years in America.", "choice": [ "His English is still poor after ten years in America.", "He doesn't mind speaking English with an accent.", "He doesn't like the way Americans speak." ], "question": "What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Li? Li still speaks English." } ]	5-344
[ "M: This is an emergency. What does it say on the notice?", "W: Pick up the receiver and ring the operator. Look, it says dial 100. Then it'll put you through to the police." ]	[ { "answer": "The operator.", "choice": [ "The police.", "Emergency Services.", "The operator." ], "question": "According to the conversation, who answers if you dial 100?" } ]	10-116
[ "Ethan: Hey, Emily. I think I left my grammar book in the class today. I think one of the students took it. Uh, do you have some of their phone numbers?", "Emily: Yeah. Um, who do you want to call?", "Ethan: Well, Brittany was sitting next to me, so I'll call her first. What is her number?", "Emily: Hm, um. Hang on a minute. [ Okay. ] Oh, here it is. It's, um, eight eight-seven-zero zero-zero-one-nine (870-0019).", "Ethan: ... okay, zero-zero-one-nine (0019). Got it. I'll call her first. And, uh, what about James?", "Emily: Yeah. Um, okay. It's six-one-four one-four-eight-zero (614-1480).", "Ethan: Okay, six-one-four fourteen eighteen (614-1418), right?", "Emily: No, it's fourteen eighty (1480).", "Ethan: Oh, okay. And, um, yeah, um, uh ... What's her name? You know, the girl, um ... You know.", "Emily: Which one? [ Embarrashed laugh ... ]", "Emily: You mean Audrey? The girl you really like?", "Ethan: What?", "Emily: I can tell you like her.", "Ethan: Come on. Are you kidding? No, no. I mean, we're like brother and sister.", "Emily: Ah, yeah, right, right. Well, uh, if you want, here's your SISTER's phone number. It's five-five-eight six-zero-one-six (558-6016).", "Ethan: Yeah, six-zero-one-zero (6010). Got it. Bye.", "Emily: No.", "Ethan: What?", "Emily: Six-zero-one-six (6016).", "Ethan: Six-zero-one-six (6016).", "Emily: Alright. I hope your sister's not mad that you called.", "Ethan: No problem.", "Emily: Bye.", "Ethan: Bye." ]	[ { "answer": "The man can't find his book.", "choice": [ "The man didn't do his homework.", "The man can't find his book.", "The man missed his grammar class." ], "question": "What is the problem in the conversation?" }, { "answer": "It's 870-0019.", "choice": [ "It's 870-0019.", "It's 870-0090.", "It's 870-0099." ], "question": "What is Brittany's phone number?" }, { "answer": "614-1480", "choice": [ "614-1418", "614-4080", "614-1480" ], "question": "James' phone number is __________." }, { "answer": "he likes her", "choice": [ "he needs the homework", "he likes her", "he wants to find his computer" ], "question": "The man wants Audrey's phone number because _______." }, { "answer": "558-6016", "choice": [ "558-6016", "558-6010", "558-1660" ], "question": "What is Audrey's phone number?" } ]	1-137
[ "M: I think it's high time we turned our attention to the danger of drunk driving now.", "W: I can't agree with you more. You see, countless innocent people are killed by drunk drivers each year." ]	[ { "answer": "People should pay more attention tothe danger of drunk driving.", "choice": [ "People should pay more attention tothe danger of drunk driving.", "She does not agree with the man.", "Drunk drivers are not guilty." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	5-664
[ "W: Are you coming with me to the art show?", "M: No, I'm too busy with another project." ]	[ { "answer": "He is too busy to go along.", "choice": [ "He must hand in a full report on the exhibition.", "He is too busy to go along.", "He has to wash his hands first." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	17-261
[ "W: Could you help me withdraw 10,000 dollars from my saving account?", "M: I'm sorry, you will have to step over to the manager's desk." ]	[ { "answer": "She has to go to the manager's desk.", "choice": [ "She has to go to the manager's desk.", "He's sorry for there being no enough cash.", "She should open a new savings account." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	7-156
[ "M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.", "W: Oh, no. It would cost at least fifty dollars a month to hire someone to do the work, so I did most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass." ]	[ { "answer": "Because she wants to save money.", "choice": [ "Because a gardener isn't experienced as she is.", "Because she likes gardening.", "Because she wants to save money." ], "question": "Why does Cathy do most of the gardening herself?" } ]	4-617
[ "W: Did you see Mary somewhere around?", "M: Yes, she is in the campus bank, applying for the student's loan." ]	[ { "answer": "Applying for financial aid.", "choice": [ "Reading on the campus lawn.", "Depositing money in the bank.", "Applying for financial aid." ], "question": "What was Mary doing?" } ]	5-363
[ "W: David, are you coming with us to the park?", "M: No, I'm sorry, but I have to catch up with my homework." ]	[ { "answer": "Do his homework.", "choice": [ "Catch a train home.", "Do his homework.", "Go to a park." ], "question": "What is David going to do?" } ]	14-292
[ "M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing director", "W: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it." ]	[ { "answer": "Jessie always says what she thinks.", "choice": [ "Jessie always says what she thinks.", "Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.", "Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	5-97
[ "M: I wish I could get used to the American customs of using first names.", "W: We usually call good friends by their first names." ]	[ { "answer": "A custom that is new to him.", "choice": [ "The woman's name.", "A custom that is new to him.", "American names." ], "question": "What is the man talking about?" } ]	3-139
[ "W: Have a look at our new jeans, please. They've just arrived and they are on sale.", "M: Uh.. Thanks. I will let you know if I need help." ]	[ { "answer": "A shop assistant.", "choice": [ "A librarian.", "A shop assistant.", "A secretary." ], "question": "What's the woman's job?" } ]	8-15
[ "F: Where is Tom, do you know?", "M: He's in the library. He went there to return some books." ]	[ { "answer": "He is returning some books.", "choice": [ "He is borrowing some books.", "He is reading some books.", "He is returning some books." ], "question": "What is Tom doing now?" } ]	12-106
[ "W: Hello. This is Mrs. Smith. May I speak to my husband, please?", "M: He's showing his customer a new car outside." ]	[ { "answer": "He is a car salesman.", "choice": [ "He is a bus driver.", "He is a taxi driver.", "He is a car salesman." ], "question": "What kind of work does Mr. Smith probably do?" } ]	21-127
[ "F: Are you going to work long?", "M: It will be done in a short time." ]	[ { "answer": "The work won't take long.", "choice": [ "The work can't be done in a short time.", "He needs more time to do the work.", "The work won't take long." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	12-52
[ "W: I often mistake Jim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?", "M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when they were young." ]	[ { "answer": "They are twins.", "choice": [ "They are twins.", "They are classmates.", "They are friends." ], "question": "What is the most probable relationship between Jim and Bob?" } ]	5-679
[ "M: Is this blue too bright for me?", "W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten.", "M: But 1 wear size eleven.", "W: How about black? It's size eleven.", "M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.", "W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was expecting him here at six forty-five.", "M: Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour.", "W: I know. But we're going to be late for tonight's party.", "M: I'll take this black sweater. I like the color on me. How do you think?", "W: I think it looks terrific on you." ]	[ { "answer": "A black sweater in size eleven.", "choice": [ "A blue sweater in size ten.", "A black sweater in size eleven.", "A black sweater in size ten." ], "question": "What is the man's final choice for the sweater?" }, { "answer": "She is going to take part in a party with her friend.", "choice": [ "She is going to meet her friend.", "She is going to expecting her friend.", "She is going to take part in a party with her friend." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do that night?" } ]	21-239
[ "M: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.", "W: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you?", "M: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner.", "W: Oh, yes, that's right." ]	[ { "answer": "Visit their Grandma", "choice": [ "Visit their Grandma", "Watch a space film on TV", "Watch a program about animals" ], "question": "What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?" } ]	17-281
[ "M: Are you free on the weekend?", "W: I haven't got any plans yet, why?", "M: There is an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me?", "W: I'd love to, but when?", "M: How about Saturday morning? It's cooler in the morning and maybe less crowded.", "W: I'm afraid I can not get up early on weekends. I'd prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me there won't be too many people.", "M: So, shall we meet at 2:00, Saturday afternoon?", "W: OK, that would be great. I'll be waiting for you at my home." ]	[ { "answer": "A library.", "choice": [ "A library.", "A museum.", "The woman's home." ], "question": "Where do the speakers plan to go?" }, { "answer": "To sleep late in the morning.", "choice": [ "To avoid the crowd.", "To enjoy nice weather.", "To sleep late in the morning." ], "question": "Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon?" } ]	9-59
[ "W: Dr Smith, you were a political journalist in America and I was told that you've chosen to live here, a mountain village like this in the Himalayan Community. Could you please tell me why you came to India and settled down here?", "M: Yes, of course. I came to India a year ago to have a better understanding of the country. After I arrived, I had to find a place where I could live and write. Of course there were many places for me to choose. But after some months I settled down happily in this village because I like the countryside better and it is a little cooler than those in the plains.", "W: Have you ever thought of a typical village as a better choice?", "M: Yes, I have. Yet no such thing exists. In fact I wasted a lot of time looking for the typical village. Conditions vary too widely. But the villages I stayed in had much in common- poverty, dirt, and ignorance.", "W: But in spite of all this, you still feel very happy. Is the experience in this country so important to you that you came all the way from the United States?", "M: Well, that's also the question that the villagers ask me. They think that I'm crazy to give up my comfortable life in the United States and isolate myself from the outside world in this remote village, like a retired old man Why have I come? I've put aside my work as a political journalist because my ideas have changed. I've come to believe that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else. But to understand how three-quarters of the world's people live, and how their future might affect the rest of the world, I feel that I first have to try and share their way of life.", "W: I must say I find your view on this issue very convincing. I'm sure when you go back to your own country you'll find your stay here very rewarding." ]	[ { "answer": "A year ago.", "choice": [ "Several weeks ago.", "Several months ago.", "A year ago." ], "question": "When did Dr Smith arrive in India?" }, { "answer": "It is cooler there.", "choice": [ "It is in the plains.", "It is cooler there.", "The villagers convinced him to stay." ], "question": "Why did Dr Smith come to settle down in a village in the Himalayas?" }, { "answer": "A political journalist.", "choice": [ "A political journalist.", "A university professor.", "A retired doctor." ], "question": "What was Dr Smith before he came to India?" }, { "answer": "To understand the Third World better.", "choice": [ "To change his ideas.", "To understand the Third World better.", "To start a new career there." ], "question": "Why did Dr Smith choose to live in India?" } ]	17-12
[ "M: How are you getting on with your essay, Mary? I'm having areal hard time with mine.", "W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it." ]	[ { "answer": "They both had a hard time writing the essay.", "choice": [ "The man thought the essay was easy.", "They both had a hard time writing the essay.", "The woman thought the essay was easy." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]	5-712
[ "W: We should spend this weekend in Hangzhou.", "M: How about the whole week?" ]	[ { "answer": "They should stay in Hangzhou longer.", "choice": [ "He can't go this weekend.", "They should stay in Hangzhou longer.", "They shouldn't spend much money." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	13-115
[ "W: How old are you now?", "M: I'm twenty-eight years old." ]	[ { "answer": "28 years old.", "choice": [ "22 years old.", "28 years old.", "26 years old." ], "question": "How old is the man now?" } ]	12-311
[ "W: The movie Fang Hua is a hit, have you ever seen it? It was on since last Friday.", "M: Yes, I went last Sunday. How about you?", "W: I saw it on the first day. Not bad, is it?", "M: Mm, it made me want to read the novel again.", "W: Yeah, it really brought the world of the novel to me." ]	[ { "answer": "Last Friday.", "choice": [ "Last Friday.", "Last Saturday.", "Last Sunday." ], "question": "When did the woman see the movie Fang Hua?" }, { "answer": "It was true to the novel.", "choice": [ "It was very bad.", "It was true to the novel.", "It made her think of the world." ], "question": "What is the woman's opinion about the film?" } ]	7-226
[ "M: I'd like to drive to the concert,but my brother will use the car tonight.", "W: Who needs a car?We can take the bus if we go a little earlier." ]	[ { "answer": "The bus is fine for them.", "choice": [ "They don't have to go to the concert.", "His brother will let them use the car.", "The bus is fine for them." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest?" } ]	4-178
[ "W: The doctor told me not to smoke anymore.", "M: I think he is right." ]	[ { "answer": "Yes, he did.", "choice": [ "Yes, he did.", "No, he didn't.", "Doesn't say." ], "question": "Did the man smoke before?" } ]	11-91
[ "W: Hi, John. What happened to you? I've been waiting for twenty minutes.", "M: Oh, I completely forgot about our meeting. I'm on my way. Please wait for me.", "W: OK. I'll wait for you at the main entrance." ]	[ { "answer": "He was on his way to where they should meet.", "choice": [ "He was on his way to where they should meet.", "He was at home.", "He was in his office." ], "question": "Where was the man when the woman called him?" } ]	17-35
[ "M: Is there anything else you want to buy while we are in town?", "W: Let's stop at the cantata shop to get some color films. I want to take some pictures in our garden today." ]	[ { "answer": "Films.", "choice": [ "Cameras.", "Pictures.", "Films." ], "question": "What does the woman want to buy?" } ]	3-196
[ "M: I like science more than maths, but history is my favorite subject.", "W: But I think computer programming is the best." ]	[ { "answer": "Computer programming.", "choice": [ "Science.", "Computer programming.", "History." ], "question": "Which subject does the woman like most?" } ]	17-259
[ "W: Why didn't you come here yesterday, John?", "M: I'm sorry, madam. My mother was ill." ]	[ { "answer": "John was expected to come yesterday.", "choice": [ "John was expected to come yesterday.", "John didn't come because he was ill.", "The woman was John's mother." ], "question": "What can we learn from the dialogue?" } ]	14-121
[ "M: I'm looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment, but all your apartments are furnished.", "W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture." ]	[ { "answer": "She can provide the man with the apartment he needs.", "choice": [ "Furnished apartments will cost more.", "The apartment can be furnished easily.", "She can provide the man with the apartment he needs." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	5-429
[ "W: Can you speak English?", "M: Certainly, and I can also speak Japanese and Chinese." ]	[ { "answer": "Three.", "choice": [ "One.", "Two.", "Three." ], "question": "How many languages can he speak?" } ]	12-13
[ "M: Our flight will be delayed by 6 hours. That means it won't be leaving until 3:30 in the afternoon.", "W: What shall we do in the meantime?", "M: Let's find some seats in the quiet part of the terminal to take a nap.", "W: Good idea. I am pretty tired." ]	[ { "answer": "Take a rest while waiting.", "choice": [ "Change to another flight.", "Take a rest while waiting.", "Take their seats on the flight." ], "question": "What are the speakers going to do?" } ]	9-122
[ "M: Todd got the highest grade point in the biology class.", "W: No wonder! He's at the library every day." ]	[ { "answer": "He works very hard at his lessons.", "choice": [ "He is the highest boy in the class.", "He works very hard at his lessons.", "He often wanders in the library." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest about Todd?" } ]	4-482
[ "M: Are you doing anything exciting this summer, Sandy?", "W: We are, as a matter of fact. Nick's boss says we can have the beach house in Florida for two weeks.", "M: That's great!" ]	[ { "answer": "A beach.", "choice": [ "The countryside.", "A forest.", "A beach." ], "question": "Where does the woman probably go for her holiday?" } ]	4-640
[ "M: When was the first computer built?", "W: It was built in 1944.", "M: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?", "W: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.", "M: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.", "W: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book.", "M: Why is a computer so useful?", "W: It can keep much information and work very fast.", "M: Then they can do a lot of work for us.", "W: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives." ]	[ { "answer": "It was as large as a room.", "choice": [ "It was as large as a TV set.", "It was as large as a room.", "It was as large as a book." ], "question": "What was the first computer like'?" }, { "answer": "It becomes smaller and works faster.", "choice": [ "It becomes smaller and works faster.", "It becomes larger and works faster.", "It becomes larger and works slower." ], "question": "What changes does computer have now?" }, { "answer": "Our lives have been changed a lot.", "choice": [ "It can do everything that man does.", "Our lives have been changed a lot.", "More and more information can be stored in a computer." ], "question": "What is the result of the invention of the computer?" } ]	21-302
[ "F: Look at the clock. We'll be late.", "M: The film will start at 8: 30. It's 8:00 now." ]	[ { "answer": "Half an hour.", "choice": [ "Half an hour.", "One hour.", "One hour and a half." ], "question": "How long do they have before the film start?" } ]	13-25
[ "Woman: Hi, Steve, how are things?", "Man: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?", "Woman: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.", "Man: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?", "Woman: I thought we just go for a walk? Maybe down the park near the beach.", "Man: Tonight? You must be joking! It's too cold.", "Woman: Oh, yes. It's too cold. But I still want to go out somewhere. That New Town Cruel Sail is on in the town. How about that?", "Man: OK. What time does it start?", "Woman: Oh, I think it's half past eight, something. I'll get a paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film (have) got a fantastic review last week.", "Man: OK. OK. Where are we going to meet?", "Woman: It'd be easier if we meet at the cinema.", "Man: OK. Where is it?", "Woman: Oh, you know, the Oyiyang.", "Man: Where is that?", "Woman: Near the town hall at the opposite of the Bank.", "Man: Oh, yes. I know where it is. OK. Look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight." ]	[ { "answer": "To do some study.", "choice": [ "To do some study.", "To stay at home.", "To see a new film." ], "question": "What did Steve originally plan to do?" }, { "answer": "the weather wasn't ideal for a walk", "choice": [ "there was no park nearby", "the weather wasn't ideal for a walk", "it would be easier to go to a cinema" ], "question": "Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because ________." }, { "answer": "At the cinema.", "choice": [ "At the cinema.", "Near the bank.", "In Steve's place." ], "question": "Where did they plan to meet?" } ]	10-9
[ "W: Renting a Conference Room at the hotel will cost us too much. We are already running in the red", "M: How about using our dining room for the meeting?" ]	[ { "answer": "The cost of renting a conference room.", "choice": [ "The organization of a conference.", "The cost of renting a conference room.", "The decoration of the conference room." ], "question": "What's worrying the woman?" } ]	5-397
[ "W: Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arrive?", "M: I'm sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes." ]	[ { "answer": "The train is late.", "choice": [ "The train is crowded.", "The train is late.", "The train is on time." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]	5-9
[ "M: I often listen to light music at home. What kind of music do you like?", "W: I really enjoy Chinese music." ]	[ { "answer": "Music", "choice": [ "Family", "Language", "Music" ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]	13-193
[ "F: I think it is going to rain, Jack.", "M: I don't think so, Jane. The radio said it is going to be fine soon." ]	[ { "answer": "The weather.", "choice": [ "The study.", "The date.", "The weather." ], "question": "What are Jane and Jack talking about?" } ]	12-57
[ "M: Look at that dark cloud. I am afraid it's going to rain.", "W: I don't think so. The weather report says it will be fine today." ]	[ { "answer": "She does not think it is going to rain.", "choice": [ "She does not believe the weather report.", "She does not think it is going to rain.", "She agrees with the man." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	13-197
[ "M: These cabbages look so good, and they're only 30 cents a pound.", "W: Let's get some beans. And how about some peas, too?" ]	[ { "answer": "Shopping.", "choice": [ "Cooking a meal.", "Planting a garden.", "Shopping." ], "question": "What are the speakers doing?" } ]	4-1004
[ "W: I'm going to the supermarket. What would you like me to buy for you?", "M: Would you please buy some fruit for me while you are there?", "W: With pleasure." ]	[ { "answer": "Get him some fruit.", "choice": [ "Wash his clothes.", "Take him to the supermarket.", "Get him some fruit." ], "question": "What will the woman do for the man?" } ]	4-68
[ "M: I like the way you've done your hair, dear. It looks so natural and original.", "W: Thank you. I am surprised you noticed it." ]	[ { "answer": "The husband is not usually so observant.", "choice": [ "The husband is not usually so observant.", "The wife is annoyed at her husband's complaint.", "The husband hasn't told the truth." ], "question": "What does the conversation tell us?" } ]	5-196
[ "W: I want a ticket for the concert tomorrow. How much is it?", "M: I'm sorry., there are no tickets left for tomorrow. But we still have two for Friday." ]	[ { "answer": "Two tickets for Friday.", "choice": [ "Two tickets for tomorrow.", "One ticket for Friday.", "Two tickets for Friday." ], "question": "What does the man have?" } ]	4-393
[ "W: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.", "M: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]	[ { "answer": "To please the man's mother.", "choice": [ "To make the woman angry.", "To please the man's mother.", "David is the man's good friend." ], "question": "Why is David being invited to the party?" } ]	5-631
[ "M: Are you going on holiday with your brother again this year?", "W: Yes. He's coming home from Canada tomorrow.", "M: Where are you going?", "W: I've already booked a hotel in Turkey, but my brother wanted to go to Italy, so I hope he doesn't mind." ]	[ { "answer": "Turkey", "choice": [ "Turkey", "Canda", "Italy." ], "question": "Where does the woman want to go on holiday?" } ]	7-345
[ "F: Would you mind turning off the radio?", "M: Sure, of course I will." ]	[ { "answer": "Yes, he will.", "choice": [ "No.", "We don't know.", "Yes, he will." ], "question": "Will the man mind doing what the woman's words?" } ]	13-102
[ "M: This car is for your birthday.", "W: Thank you very much. What a lovely car!" ]	[ { "answer": "She loves the present.", "choice": [ "She loves the present.", "She can drive a car.", "She would like to buy a car." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	13-19
[ "M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!", "W: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened?", "M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!", "W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?", "M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.", "W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?", "M: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers.", "W: Weren't they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?", "M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.", "W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?", "M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That's a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet.", "W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.", "M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.", "W: Wow, that's a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other." ]	[ { "answer": "Breakdown of the engines.", "choice": [ "Bad weather.", "Breakdown of the engines.", "Human error." ], "question": "What was the cause of the tragedy?" }, { "answer": "Two thousand feet.", "choice": [ "Two thousand feet.", "Twenty thousand feet.", "Twelve thousand feet." ], "question": "How high are the mountains in Norweija?" }, { "answer": "Accurate communication is of utmost importance.", "choice": [ "Accurate communication is of utmost importance.", "Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.", "Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather." ], "question": "What lesson could be drawn from the accident?" } ]	5-478
[ "W: How long will it take you to fix my radio?", "M: I'll call you when it is ready,but it won't take any longer than a week." ]	[ { "answer": "Call the woman when tile radio is fixed.", "choice": [ "Buy a radio.", "Teach the woman how to fix tile radio.", "Call the woman when tile radio is fixed." ], "question": "What is the man going to do?" } ]	12-456
[ "F: Do you like swimming?", "M: Very much indeed." ]	[ { "answer": "He likes swimming very much.", "choice": [ "Swimming is very easy for him.", "He likes swimming very much.", "He doesn't like swimming at all." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	12-644
[ "M: I am leaving now. What do you want me to get?", "W: Pick up some chocolate and ice cream, please." ]	[ { "answer": "To a supermarket.", "choice": [ "To a restaurant.", "To a cafe.", "To a supermarket." ], "question": "Where is the man probably going?" } ]	15-108
[ "W: What time is it?", "M: It's 8:30.", "W: Your watch is 10 minutes slow. There're only 5 minutes left for the speech. We're going to be late.", "M: Let's go for it right now." ]	[ { "answer": "At 8: 45.", "choice": [ "At 8:30.", "At 8: 40.", "At 8: 45." ], "question": "When will the speech begin?" } ]	7-205
[ "W: Where did Tom spend his holiday?", "M: He wished to go to London and Paris, but he didn't have enough money, so he went to Beijing instead." ]	[ { "answer": "In Beijing.", "choice": [ "In London.", "In Paris.", "In Beijing." ], "question": "Where did Tom spend his holiday?" } ]	14-262
[ "M: So, that's what's been keeping you so busy recently!", "W: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. You know I'm planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I'm a bit nervous about my English." ]	[ { "answer": "Drawing up a plan for her English course.", "choice": [ "Packing up to go abroad.", "Drawing up a plan for her English course.", "Brushing up on her English." ], "question": "What is the woman busy doing?" } ]	5-471
[ "M: Hey, are you okay? Your runny nose and cough tell me that you either have a cold or flu.", "W: Neither. It's just that I can't stand the smell of the paint in the living room. Any idea how to get rid of it?", "M: Well, maybe we can surf Internet, and see if we can come up with something." ]	[ { "answer": "She is allergic to paint smell.", "choice": [ "She has caught a bad cold.", "She stayed online too long.", "She is allergic to paint smell." ], "question": "What's the matter with the woman?" } ]	7-190
[ "M: What do you think of Professor Potter's course, Jane?", "W: Not much.", "M: Why, what's wrong with it?", "W: Oh, I don't know. It's just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the same-a load of details, which you could have got from a book anyway. There was no overall ...", "M: No general overview you mean?", "W: Yes. I suppose you could call it that. I couldn't see the town for the buildings.", "M: But you've got to have the details in this kind of subject. Anyway I think he's good. You take his first lecture for instance. I thought that was very interesting, and not at all over-detailed.", "W: Well, he starts off all right, but then he just piles on the details.", "M: Now you're exaggerating.", "W: Well, the way he dealt with the Western developments, that wasn't bad, I suppose.", "M: You seem to have got something. Perhaps Potter is a little disorganized, but I think he's good.", "W: Do you really think so?", "M: He does do most of his teaching to the postgraduates. He only does the one undergraduate course each year. After all, I think he tends to forget where he is. He starts off being nice and general and then tries to cram in a bit too much specialized information.", "W: The main thing I object to is the lack of direction." ]	[ { "answer": "Meticulous and too specialize", "choice": [ "Very good.", "Meticulous and too specialize", "Clear and interesting." ], "question": "What does Jane think of Potter's course?" }, { "answer": "The plan about the Western development was good.", "choice": [ "There was an interesting start and a well-organized end.", "There was a natural transition from its introduction to the following part.", "The plan about the Western development was good." ], "question": "What is true of Potter's first lecture?" }, { "answer": "He is qualified for teaching postgraduates.", "choice": [ "He is a postgraduate.", "He is qualified for teaching postgraduates.", "He is an expert in town planning." ], "question": "Which of the following is true about Potter?" }, { "answer": "Jane and Helen are undergraduates.", "choice": [ "Jane and Helen are sisters.", "Jane and Helen are postgraduates.", "Jane and Helen are undergraduates." ], "question": "What can we learn from the interview?" } ]	17-160
[ "M: I'm sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.", "W: Thank you. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes." ]	[ { "answer": "The plane is late.", "choice": [ "The flight has been canceled.", "The plane is late.", "The plane is on time." ], "question": "What can be concluded about the plane?" } ]	5-240
[ "M: Welcome.", "W: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place, really nice.", "M: Thanks, I am glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?", "W: No, thanks. Let's make dinner. I am getting hungry.", "M: Here is the kitchen. I will wash the onions first. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container.", "W: Wow, this smells good.", "M: Could yon pass those potatoes to me, please?", "W: What are we having?", "M: My special dumplings, sweet and sour pork, beef with onions and green peppers, and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar.", "W: Sounds wonderful. What are you going to do next?", "M: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing.", "W: The dumplings are great. I wish I had the recipe. And could you tell me what's in this?", "M: Well, I put a lot of onions in it, and garlic and melon.", "W: Oh, I like garlic and melon." ]	[ { "answer": "Washing the onions.", "choice": [ "Taking the meat out of the fridge.", "Cutting up the potatoes.", "Washing the onions." ], "question": "What's the first thing the man did?" }, { "answer": "Potatoes.", "choice": [ "Salt.", "Potatoes.", "Sugar." ], "question": "What did the man ask the woman to pass him?" }, { "answer": "Tomatoes with sugar.", "choice": [ "Beef with green peppers.", "Sweet and sour pork.", "Tomatoes with sugar." ], "question": "What is the side dish mentioned by the man?" } ]	4-1000
[ "M: Can I borrow your pen? Mine is out of ink.", "W: Sorry, I don't have a second pen. Would a pencil do?" ]	[ { "answer": "She could offer him a pencil.", "choice": [ "She could let the man have her pen.", "She had no pen herself.", "She could offer him a pencil." ], "question": "What did the woman mean" } ]	16-59
[ "F: What do you study at college?", "M: I study both English and Law." ]	[ { "answer": "Both B and C.", "choice": [ "Both B and C.", "Law.", "English." ], "question": "What does the boy learn in college?" } ]	13-58
[ "W: I want to mail this letter overseas.", "M: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.", "W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?", "M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.", "W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it.", "M: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though.", "W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.", "M: That's OK. Fill out this form, please.", "W: How much is the rent per month?", "M: It's 100 yuan per year.", "W: Here is the form and money.", "M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?", "W: No, Thank you." ]	[ { "answer": "More than a week.", "choice": [ "Usually four or five days.", "A week.", "More than a week." ], "question": "How long did it take for a letter to get to the USA six years ago?" }, { "answer": "A post office.", "choice": [ "A post office.", "A restaurant.", "A book store." ], "question": "Where does this conversation take place?" }, { "answer": "A parcel.", "choice": [ "An overseas mail.", "A registered letter.", "A parcel." ], "question": "What is NOT mentioned in the conversation?" } ]	17-299
[ "W: I hate to say it. But Jacky isn't doing well in the film.", "M: Well. I think he's only playing a different type of role. My sister thinks he is still the best." ]	[ { "answer": "An actor.", "choice": [ "The man's sister.", "A film.", "An actor." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" } ]	4-1403
[ "M: How many people are expected to visit this special exhibition?", "W: Several hundred people have already passed through our doors today. We're hoping for a big turnout." ]	[ { "answer": "A ticket collector.", "choice": [ "A ticket collector.", "An exhibition visitor.", "A street cleaner." ], "question": "Who is the woman?" } ]	4-292
[ "F: Have you heard from your sister yet?", "M: Yes, I got a letter from her yesterday. She said she enjoyed her visit to New York very much." ]	[ { "answer": "She is visiting New York.", "choice": [ "She is visiting London.", "She is visiting New York.", "She is visiting Shanghai." ], "question": "What is the man's sister doing now?" } ]	11-41
[ "M: I didn't finish my homework last week.", "F: I didn't either. And the English teacher was very angry with me." ]	[ { "answer": "They didn't finish their homework.", "choice": [ "Their English teacher was angry with them.", "They didn't finish their homework.", "The man finished his homework, but the woman didn't." ], "question": "What happened to the man and women?" } ]	12-422
[ "M: Nice weather we're having, don't you think?", "W: No. It is too cold.", "M: I think it is just right.", "W: I'd prefer it a few degrees warmer." ]	[ { "answer": "It's cold.", "choice": [ "It's nice.", "It's warm.", "It's cold." ], "question": "What does the woman think of the weather?" } ]	4-1457
[ "W: I can't make up my mind whether to ask Larry or Bill to paint the house.", "M: What difference does it make? They're both excellent painters. And I think we just need to check who is available the day after tomorrow." ]	[ { "answer": "They are equally good at house-painting.", "choice": [ "They are quite different in painting skills.", "Neither of them is good at house-painting.", "They are equally good at house-painting." ], "question": "What can be inferred about Larry and Bill?" } ]	5-898
[ "M: So tired these days. I think we should stay at home watching TV this weekend.", "W: Great." ]	[ { "answer": "Watch TV.", "choice": [ "Watch TV.", "Watch a basketball match.", "See a film." ], "question": "What will they do this weekend?" } ]	12-609
[ "W: David,I think Friday is bad for a party;we are too tired to stay up all night. Saturday would be better.", "M: All right. Then we put it off to Saturday." ]	[ { "answer": "Saturday.", "choice": [ "Friday.", "Saturday.", "Sunday." ], "question": "When do they decide to have the party?" } ]	21-307
[ "W: Can I help you?", "M: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for.", "W: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine?", "M: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it?", "W: Yes, the more recent magazines are in the magazine reading room on the second floor, but after a year, magazines are tied together and kept on the third floor.", "M: Well, the magazine I want to find is more than a year old, so that means I need to go to the second floor. Oh,excuse me, what am I saying, the third floor.", "W: That's right, the third floor.", "M: Thank you for your help." ]	[ { "answer": "How old the magazine is.", "choice": [ "Who the editor is.", "How old the magazine is.", "What the magazine is about." ], "question": "What does the woman need to know to find a specific magazine?" }, { "answer": "The third floor.", "choice": [ "The first floor.", "The second floor.", "The third floor." ], "question": "Where will the man probably go to find the magazine?" }, { "answer": "Helpful.", "choice": [ "Helpful.", "Impolite.", "Curious." ], "question": "Which word can best describe the woman?" } ]	4-1468
[ "M: Have you started working on your paper?", "W: Yeah. I'm doing it on ants and how they're able to recognize." ]	[ { "answer": "Biology.", "choice": [ "Biology.", "Mathematics.", "Physics." ], "question": "What is the woman's major?" } ]	21-319
[ "M: Could you tell me the timetable of the school bus?", "W: Well, the bus leaves here for the campus every two hours from 7:00 a.m.. But on Saturdays it starts half an hour later." ]	[ { "answer": "At 9:30", "choice": [ "At 9:30", "At 8:30", "At 9:00" ], "question": "When does the second bus leave on Saturdays?" } ]	5-178
[ "M: Is this your umbrella, Miss?", "W: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.", "M: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before?", "W: Have we?", "M: May I ask where you live?", "W: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.", "M: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor.", "W: It's a small world. We live on the same floor.", "M: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name?", "W: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown." ]	[ { "answer": "The man found the woman's lost umbrella.", "choice": [ "They are both buying umbrellas.", "The man found the woman's lost umbrella.", "The man has been following the woman." ], "question": "How did the man and the woman get to know each other?" }, { "answer": "Neighbors.", "choice": [ "Neighbors.", "Old friends", "Old schoolmates." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between them?" }, { "answer": "The man has seen the woman before.", "choice": [ "The man is careless.", "The man has seen the woman before.", "They are next door neighbors." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]	14-183
[ "M: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell us where we can find the manager Mr. Parker.", "W: Certainly. He should be at the office on the third floor. I'm going that way. I'll show you." ]	[ { "answer": "She'd like to give her help.", "choice": [ "The manager is sure to be at the office.", "She is wondering where to go.", "She'd like to give her help." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	4-868
[ "M: What do you think of the government's new tax cut proposal?", "W: Though it may give some benefit to the poor, its key component is the elimination of tax on dividends. That means the rich will get richer." ]	[ { "answer": "It will mainly benefit the wealthy.", "choice": [ "It will reduce government revenues.", "It will stimulate business activities.", "It will mainly benefit the wealthy." ], "question": "What does the woman think about the government's tax cut proposal?" } ]	5-439
[ "M: It's such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the back yard for a while and enjoy it?", "W: I'd love to. But there's a lot of laundry to do." ]	[ { "answer": "Wash clothes.", "choice": [ "Do her homework.", "Clean the backyard.", "Wash clothes." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]	5-677
[ "W: We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.", "M: I'll say we will!" ]	[ { "answer": "He agrees with the woman.", "choice": [ "He wants to talk about the project.", "He thinks the project is fine.", "He agrees with the woman." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	14-29
[ "M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven't got a reply yet.", "W: Sorry, I ring it for you right now." ]	[ { "answer": "The man's sister.", "choice": [ "The man.", "The operator.", "The man's sister." ], "question": "Who will pay for the call?" } ]	10-56
[ "M: Hello, Betty. I've got your CV. Now, tell me a little about yourself. First, what language can you speak?", "W: I can speak English, and of course French. And a little Japanese.", "M: Can you use a computer and fax machine?", "W: Sure, I can send faxes, e-mails and so on. I can work at the front desk.", "M: Well, there are a lot of other jobs here, so I need to find out what else you can do. Can you swim? We have swimming pool here.", "W: Yes, I'm good at swimming.", "M: We also have four restaurants, and one coffee shop. Can you wait tables?", "W: Yes, I used to work as a waitress at a restaurant.", "M: How about weekends? That's the busiest time. Can you work on weekends?", "W: Umm, I can work only on Sundays. I have to take a course on Saturdays.", "M: I see. Now the most important question is: Do you like working with people? At a hotel, you must work with people all day.", "W: Yeah, I can get on well with people. I come from a big family.", "M: Well, Betty. Thank you for coming in today. I will give you a call in a few days.", "W: OK. Thanks." ]	[ { "answer": "Because she hoped to get a job there.", "choice": [ "Because she stayed in the hotel", "Because she hoped to get a job there.", "Because she took a course there." ], "question": "Why did Betty come to the hotel?" }, { "answer": "Japanese.", "choice": [ "English.", "French.", "Japanese." ], "question": "Which language is Betty weakest in?" }, { "answer": "Working with people.", "choice": [ "Working with people.", "Using a computer.", "Swimming." ], "question": "What is the most important for a worker at a hotel?" }, { "answer": "She has experience in waiting tables.", "choice": [ "She has experience in teaching.", "She has experience in waiting tables.", "She has experience in receiving guests." ], "question": "What kind of working experience does Betty have?" } ]	14-167
[ "W: Why didn't you take part in our party last night, Tom?", "M: I wanted to go, but my mother asked me to help her with housework." ]	[ { "answer": "He helped his mother do the housework.", "choice": [ "He went to the party.", "He did his homework.", "He helped his mother do the housework." ], "question": "What did Tom do last night?" } ]	11-21
[ "M: What are you doing, Mum?", "W: I'm planting cabbage.", "M: What's that in your hand?", "W: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plants.", "M: Is that all?", "W: No. Later, in a few weeks' time I'll put the little plants in the earth. Then I'll water them to stop the soil from getting too dry. Several weeks after that, I will plant them in rows in the field.", "M: Do you have to feed plants like you feed chickens? Or do they grow up by themselves?", "W: In fact they grow better if you feed them. When the plants are in the ground I'll put some powder on the soil. The powder is made from fish, blood and bones. It'll make the cabbage plants grow big and strong.", "M: Like me!" ]	[ { "answer": "In the shade.", "choice": [ "In the sun.", "In the shade.", "In the soil." ], "question": "Where will the mother put the box after she's put the cabbage seed in it?" }, { "answer": "In a couple of days.", "choice": [ "In a couple of days.", "In one week.", "In a few weeks." ], "question": "How long will the little plants be put in the earth?" }, { "answer": "She puts some powder on the soil.", "choice": [ "She waters them every day.", "She puts some powder on the soil.", "She plays some music for them." ], "question": "What does the woman do to make the plants grow big and strong?" } ]	4-974
[ "F: I failed the driving test again.", "M: What a shame." ]	[ { "answer": "He is sorry.", "choice": [ "He is excited.", "He is surprised.", "He is sorry." ], "question": "How does the man feel?" } ]	12-129
[ "M: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.", "W: one moment, please. I'll get that number for you.", "M: How much is it, Operator?", "W: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.", "M: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.", "W: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again." ]	[ { "answer": "Marilyn Peters.", "choice": [ "Marilyn Peters.", "His mother.", "His wife." ], "question": "Who is the man planing to call?" }, { "answer": "393-5331.", "choice": [ "392-5661.", "393-5133.", "393-5331." ], "question": "What is the telephone number?" }, { "answer": "$2 for the first three minutes.", "choice": [ "$2 for the first three minutes.", "$2 a minute.", "$2 for three minutes." ], "question": "How much will it cost?" } ]	14-59
[ "W: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?", "M: Yes.", "W: Have a seat.", "M: Thank you.", "W: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find our a few things about both your academic background and recent work experience.", "M: Sure.", "W: First of all, A-levels?", "M: Yes, I've got three. Geography, maths and physics.", "W: Geography, maths and physics. OK. And what about your degree?", "M: I went to Manchester University and got an engineer degree with water management as my specialization.", "W: A-ha, I see.", "M: And as for work experience, I started it out after graduating in 1996 in India, working for the Indian Government.", "W: Did you work as a volunteer?", "M: No, it was a three-year water irrigation project.", "W: That sounds fascinating. How did you organize that? You see it wasn't a British company then.", "M: No, I know. My university had links with an Indian engineering university. So it was organized that level.", "W: And after that?", "M: Then I came back, moved to Sheffield and have been working with Latimer Engineering since then.", "W: And what exactly are you doing for Latimer?", "M: Ah, I'm working in water irrigation again, this time as a project research assistant.", "W: Great. I've got your details. Now, let's move on to a more general discussion about what we are looking for here..." ]	[ { "answer": "water management", "choice": [ "maths", "physics", "water management" ], "question": "At the university Mr. Robinson specialized in" }, { "answer": "university links", "choice": [ "university links", "government agreements", "company projects." ], "question": "Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because of" }, { "answer": "did similar work in India", "choice": [ "changed jobs several times", "went to live in Manchester", "did similar work in India" ], "question": "After Mr. Robinson returned from India, he" } ]	10-7
[ "M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance in the law school. Do you think you would join your brother's firm after graduation?", "W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer, and I am going to major in criminal law." ]	[ { "answer": "She isn't going to work in her brother's firm.", "choice": [ "She isn't going to change her major.", "She isn't going to work in her brother's firm.", "She studies in the same school as her brother." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	5-446
[ "W: Waiter! I'd like to speak to the manager please... immediately if possible.", "M: Is anything wrong, Madam?", "W: I'm afraid there is. The service here has been terrible. We had to wait twenty minutes for a glass of mineral water.", "M: I see. Well I'm sorry to hear that. The trouble is that we're a bit sort of hands at present. Two waitresses are ill.", "W: All right, but that's no excuse. My husband asked for goose and he was brought chicken instead. It's just unbelievable! And my beans weren't cooked properly. It wasn't a very enjoyable meal at all.", "M: This is most regrettable.", "W: Look at this bill. We've been overcharged. We only had one dessert, not two. Can you check the bill again, please?", "M: I do apologize, Madam.", "W: I'm afraid I'm not going to pay the service charge, or give a tip, as I don't feel satisfied with it. I'm quite disappointed as a matter of fact.", "M: I'll pass on your complaints to the manager right away.", "W: Thank you." ]	[ { "answer": "In a restaurant.", "choice": [ "In a restaurant.", "In a hospital.", "In a bank." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" }, { "answer": "By complaining.", "choice": [ "By complaining.", "By questioning.", "By ignoring." ], "question": "How does the woman respond to the service here?" }, { "answer": "Inform someone in charge of the matter.", "choice": [ "Pay back the woman's money.", "Make an apology to the woman.", "Inform someone in charge of the matter." ], "question": "What does the man promise to do?" } ]	4-1472
[ "M: Did you finish your college when your father died in 1965?", "W: No, I finished school a year before he died." ]	[ { "answer": "In 1964.", "choice": [ "In 1963.", "In 1964.", "In 1965." ], "question": "When did the man graduate?" } ]	17-217
[ "M: I'm worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.", "W: I'll try to bring you up today on what we have done." ]	[ { "answer": "She will help the man to catch up.", "choice": [ "She's bought the man a pair of glasses today.", "She will help the man to catch up.", "She is worried about the man's health." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]	5-720
[ "W: You'd better fasten your seat belt, sir. We'll be coming onto land soon.", "M: Oh, thank you. Landing is the best part of the flight." ]	[ { "answer": "On a plane.", "choice": [ "On a ship.", "On a train.", "On a plane." ], "question": "Where are the two speakers?" } ]	3-10
[ "W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.", "M: Yes, but I'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Couldyou tell us something about that?", "W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it's still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain's machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there's still a little. But it's no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?", "M: Yes, thanks.", "W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there's a lot of unemployment as wellas geographical problems in the region.", "M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?", "W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and betterroads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we'll see this in more detail, so we'll come back to this question, OK?", "M: OK, right.", "W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and thelevel of training and education. In general, it's very good and improving." ]	[ { "answer": "It remains a major part of industrial activity.", "choice": [ "It has gradually given way to service industry.", "It remains a major part of industrial activity.", "It has ahistory as long as paper processing." ], "question": "What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in theregion?" }, { "answer": "Transport problems.", "choice": [ "Transport problems.", "Shortage offunding.", "Lack of resources." ], "question": "What problem hinders the region's development?" }, { "answer": "Possible locations for a new factory.", "choice": [ "Competition from rival companies.", "Product promotion campaigns.", "Possible locations for a new factory." ], "question": "What will the speakers discuss later?" } ]	5-777
[ "W: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class.", "M: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up.", "W: That is not a proper excuse. You could set it ahead of the exact time so that you could have got up earlier and not have been late.", "M: I did that, but it seemed useless when I found the batteries had run out after I woke up this morning. I rushed to school and luckily, my neighbour Mr. Green gave me a hand and took me to school with his car.", "W: So you could have made it. But you were still late for class.", "M: The thing is, when I got off, I found I had left my bag in his car. And it was too late to get it back when I realized that. I went straight to the nearest shop and gave him a call. I waited for five minutes before Mr. Green drove back.", "W: Finally, he gave you your bag and you came to the classroom and you were already 15 minutes late for class at that time. Is that all?", "M: Miss, you seem to know the entire story. May I go back to class now? Otherwise I will be late for the following class." ]	[ { "answer": "Because he was late for class.", "choice": [ "Because his hair was not clean.", "Because he was late for class.", "Because he disturbed his classmates." ], "question": "Why was the boy asked to go to the office?" }, { "answer": "The batteries ran out.", "choice": [ "The batteries ran out.", "The alarm clock was broken.", "The alarm clock was ahead of the exact time." ], "question": "What was wrong with the alarm clock?" }, { "answer": "He was careless.", "choice": [ "He was careless.", "He liked telling lies.", "He was lazy." ], "question": "What can we know about the boy?" } ]	4-1257

[ "F: Do you like spring best, Jim?", "M: No, I like summer best because I can go swimming in summer." ]

[ { "answer": "Summer.", "choice": [ "Spring.", "Summer.", "Winter." ], "question": "Which is Jim's favorite season?" } ]

12-132

[ "M: The heavy rain caused flooding, which made it hard to plant new crops.", "W: Yes. We seldom see so much rain at this time of year." ]

[ { "answer": "Unusual weather", "choice": [ "New crops", "Unusual weather", "Floods throughout the year" ], "question": "What is the conversation mainly about?" } ]

4-423

[ "W: I'd like to reserve two tickets on Saturday, the 10th.", "M: For which movie, madam?", "W: Um...for Dark and Stormy Night, please.", "M: I'm sorry, that show is sold out.", "W: Well, how about on the 11th?", "M: Yes, madam, we do have tickets for that show.", "W: Are there any seats left in the middle?", "M: Yes, but they're not next to each other. If you want them together, we still have seats in the front and at the back.", "W: The front row sounds good. How much are the tickets?", "M: $13 total.", "W: Okay. Can I use my credit card?", "M: Sure. Could you give me your name, the name of your card, the card number, please?", "W: Uh, just a second. I have to get my credit card out." ]

[ { "answer": "They are not next to each other.", "choice": [ "They are not next to each other.", "They are too expensive.", "They are sold out." ], "question": "Why doesn't the woman buy tickets for the seats in the middle?" }, { "answer": "$6.5.", "choice": [ "$13.", "$30.", "$6.5." ], "question": "How much is each ticket?" }, { "answer": "Sunday.", "choice": [ "Friday.", "Saturday.", "Sunday." ], "question": "What day are the tickets for?" } ]

4-487

[ "M: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job.", "W: Yes, certainly. But if only you had sent your application letter a week earlier." ]

[ { "answer": "The job has been given to someone else.", "choice": [ "The application arrived a week earlier than expected.", "The job has been given to someone else.", "The man is not suitable for the position," ], "question": "What does the woman imply?" } ]

5-423

[ "M: Why you don't like going to the cinema?", "W: Well, there are too many problems. For example, when a film is popular, the cinema is rather crowded.", "M: Is that all?", "W: No, the worst is the people - children running up and down, people chatting endlessly, and so on. So, I'd rather stay home and wait to see the films when they are shown on TV.", "M: Then you may see the films a bit later than other people.", "W: Yes, but I'll be more comfortable in the quietness of my living room.", "M: Well, I prefer seeing films at the cinema as soon as they come out." ]

[ { "answer": "Film-seeing habits.", "choice": [ "New films.", "Popular cinemas.", "Film-seeing habits." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" }, { "answer": "Noisy surroundings.", "choice": [ "Noisy surroundings.", "Long waiting time.", "Uncomfortable seats." ], "question": "What seems to bother the woman at the cinema?" } ]

7-30

[ "M: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, with such a strong accent.", "W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity." ]

[ { "answer": "His English is still poor after ten years in America.", "choice": [ "His English is still poor after ten years in America.", "He doesn't mind speaking English with an accent.", "He doesn't like the way Americans speak." ], "question": "What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Li? Li still speaks English." } ]

5-344

[ "M: This is an emergency. What does it say on the notice?", "W: Pick up the receiver and ring the operator. Look, it says dial 100. Then it'll put you through to the police." ]

[ { "answer": "The operator.", "choice": [ "The police.", "Emergency Services.", "The operator." ], "question": "According to the conversation, who answers if you dial 100?" } ]

10-116

[ "Ethan: Hey, Emily. I think I left my grammar book in the class today. I think one of the students took it. Uh, do you have some of their phone numbers?", "Emily: Yeah. Um, who do you want to call?", "Ethan: Well, Brittany was sitting next to me, so I'll call her first. What is her number?", "Emily: Hm, um. Hang on a minute. [ Okay. ] Oh, here it is. It's, um, eight eight-seven-zero zero-zero-one-nine (870-0019).", "Ethan: ... okay, zero-zero-one-nine (0019). Got it. I'll call her first. And, uh, what about James?", "Emily: Yeah. Um, okay. It's six-one-four one-four-eight-zero (614-1480).", "Ethan: Okay, six-one-four fourteen eighteen (614-1418), right?", "Emily: No, it's fourteen eighty (1480).", "Ethan: Oh, okay. And, um, yeah, um, uh ... What's her name? You know, the girl, um ... You know.", "Emily: Which one? [ Embarrashed laugh ... ]", "Emily: You mean Audrey? The girl you really like?", "Ethan: What?", "Emily: I can tell you like her.", "Ethan: Come on. Are you kidding? No, no. I mean, we're like brother and sister.", "Emily: Ah, yeah, right, right. Well, uh, if you want, here's your SISTER's phone number. It's five-five-eight six-zero-one-six (558-6016).", "Ethan: Yeah, six-zero-one-zero (6010). Got it. Bye.", "Emily: No.", "Ethan: What?", "Emily: Six-zero-one-six (6016).", "Ethan: Six-zero-one-six (6016).", "Emily: Alright. I hope your sister's not mad that you called.", "Ethan: No problem.", "Emily: Bye.", "Ethan: Bye." ]

[ { "answer": "The man can't find his book.", "choice": [ "The man didn't do his homework.", "The man can't find his book.", "The man missed his grammar class." ], "question": "What is the problem in the conversation?" }, { "answer": "It's 870-0019.", "choice": [ "It's 870-0019.", "It's 870-0090.", "It's 870-0099." ], "question": "What is Brittany's phone number?" }, { "answer": "614-1480", "choice": [ "614-1418", "614-4080", "614-1480" ], "question": "James' phone number is __________." }, { "answer": "he likes her", "choice": [ "he needs the homework", "he likes her", "he wants to find his computer" ], "question": "The man wants Audrey's phone number because _______." }, { "answer": "558-6016", "choice": [ "558-6016", "558-6010", "558-1660" ], "question": "What is Audrey's phone number?" } ]

1-137

[ "M: I think it's high time we turned our attention to the danger of drunk driving now.", "W: I can't agree with you more. You see, countless innocent people are killed by drunk drivers each year." ]

[ { "answer": "People should pay more attention tothe danger of drunk driving.", "choice": [ "People should pay more attention tothe danger of drunk driving.", "She does not agree with the man.", "Drunk drivers are not guilty." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

5-664

[ "W: Are you coming with me to the art show?", "M: No, I'm too busy with another project." ]

[ { "answer": "He is too busy to go along.", "choice": [ "He must hand in a full report on the exhibition.", "He is too busy to go along.", "He has to wash his hands first." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

17-261

[ "W: Could you help me withdraw 10,000 dollars from my saving account?", "M: I'm sorry, you will have to step over to the manager's desk." ]

[ { "answer": "She has to go to the manager's desk.", "choice": [ "She has to go to the manager's desk.", "He's sorry for there being no enough cash.", "She should open a new savings account." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

7-156

[ "M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.", "W: Oh, no. It would cost at least fifty dollars a month to hire someone to do the work, so I did most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass." ]

[ { "answer": "Because she wants to save money.", "choice": [ "Because a gardener isn't experienced as she is.", "Because she likes gardening.", "Because she wants to save money." ], "question": "Why does Cathy do most of the gardening herself?" } ]

4-617

[ "W: Did you see Mary somewhere around?", "M: Yes, she is in the campus bank, applying for the student's loan." ]

[ { "answer": "Applying for financial aid.", "choice": [ "Reading on the campus lawn.", "Depositing money in the bank.", "Applying for financial aid." ], "question": "What was Mary doing?" } ]

5-363

[ "W: David, are you coming with us to the park?", "M: No, I'm sorry, but I have to catch up with my homework." ]

[ { "answer": "Do his homework.", "choice": [ "Catch a train home.", "Do his homework.", "Go to a park." ], "question": "What is David going to do?" } ]

14-292

[ "M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing director", "W: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it." ]

[ { "answer": "Jessie always says what she thinks.", "choice": [ "Jessie always says what she thinks.", "Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.", "Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

5-97

[ "M: I wish I could get used to the American customs of using first names.", "W: We usually call good friends by their first names." ]

[ { "answer": "A custom that is new to him.", "choice": [ "The woman's name.", "A custom that is new to him.", "American names." ], "question": "What is the man talking about?" } ]

3-139

[ "W: Have a look at our new jeans, please. They've just arrived and they are on sale.", "M: Uh.. Thanks. I will let you know if I need help." ]

[ { "answer": "A shop assistant.", "choice": [ "A librarian.", "A shop assistant.", "A secretary." ], "question": "What's the woman's job?" } ]

8-15

[ "F: Where is Tom, do you know?", "M: He's in the library. He went there to return some books." ]

[ { "answer": "He is returning some books.", "choice": [ "He is borrowing some books.", "He is reading some books.", "He is returning some books." ], "question": "What is Tom doing now?" } ]

12-106

[ "W: Hello. This is Mrs. Smith. May I speak to my husband, please?", "M: He's showing his customer a new car outside." ]

[ { "answer": "He is a car salesman.", "choice": [ "He is a bus driver.", "He is a taxi driver.", "He is a car salesman." ], "question": "What kind of work does Mr. Smith probably do?" } ]

21-127

[ "F: Are you going to work long?", "M: It will be done in a short time." ]

[ { "answer": "The work won't take long.", "choice": [ "The work can't be done in a short time.", "He needs more time to do the work.", "The work won't take long." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

12-52

[ "W: I often mistake Jim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?", "M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when they were young." ]

[ { "answer": "They are twins.", "choice": [ "They are twins.", "They are classmates.", "They are friends." ], "question": "What is the most probable relationship between Jim and Bob?" } ]

5-679

[ "M: Is this blue too bright for me?", "W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten.", "M: But 1 wear size eleven.", "W: How about black? It's size eleven.", "M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.", "W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was expecting him here at six forty-five.", "M: Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour.", "W: I know. But we're going to be late for tonight's party.", "M: I'll take this black sweater. I like the color on me. How do you think?", "W: I think it looks terrific on you." ]

[ { "answer": "A black sweater in size eleven.", "choice": [ "A blue sweater in size ten.", "A black sweater in size eleven.", "A black sweater in size ten." ], "question": "What is the man's final choice for the sweater?" }, { "answer": "She is going to take part in a party with her friend.", "choice": [ "She is going to meet her friend.", "She is going to expecting her friend.", "She is going to take part in a party with her friend." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do that night?" } ]

21-239

[ "M: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.", "W: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you?", "M: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner.", "W: Oh, yes, that's right." ]

[ { "answer": "Visit their Grandma", "choice": [ "Visit their Grandma", "Watch a space film on TV", "Watch a program about animals" ], "question": "What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?" } ]

17-281

[ "M: Are you free on the weekend?", "W: I haven't got any plans yet, why?", "M: There is an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me?", "W: I'd love to, but when?", "M: How about Saturday morning? It's cooler in the morning and maybe less crowded.", "W: I'm afraid I can not get up early on weekends. I'd prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me there won't be too many people.", "M: So, shall we meet at 2:00, Saturday afternoon?", "W: OK, that would be great. I'll be waiting for you at my home." ]

[ { "answer": "A library.", "choice": [ "A library.", "A museum.", "The woman's home." ], "question": "Where do the speakers plan to go?" }, { "answer": "To sleep late in the morning.", "choice": [ "To avoid the crowd.", "To enjoy nice weather.", "To sleep late in the morning." ], "question": "Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon?" } ]

9-59

[ "W: Dr Smith, you were a political journalist in America and I was told that you've chosen to live here, a mountain village like this in the Himalayan Community. Could you please tell me why you came to India and settled down here?", "M: Yes, of course. I came to India a year ago to have a better understanding of the country. After I arrived, I had to find a place where I could live and write. Of course there were many places for me to choose. But after some months I settled down happily in this village because I like the countryside better and it is a little cooler than those in the plains.", "W: Have you ever thought of a typical village as a better choice?", "M: Yes, I have. Yet no such thing exists. In fact I wasted a lot of time looking for the typical village. Conditions vary too widely. But the villages I stayed in had much in common- poverty, dirt, and ignorance.", "W: But in spite of all this, you still feel very happy. Is the experience in this country so important to you that you came all the way from the United States?", "M: Well, that's also the question that the villagers ask me. They think that I'm crazy to give up my comfortable life in the United States and isolate myself from the outside world in this remote village, like a retired old man Why have I come? I've put aside my work as a political journalist because my ideas have changed. I've come to believe that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else. But to understand how three-quarters of the world's people live, and how their future might affect the rest of the world, I feel that I first have to try and share their way of life.", "W: I must say I find your view on this issue very convincing. I'm sure when you go back to your own country you'll find your stay here very rewarding." ]

[ { "answer": "A year ago.", "choice": [ "Several weeks ago.", "Several months ago.", "A year ago." ], "question": "When did Dr Smith arrive in India?" }, { "answer": "It is cooler there.", "choice": [ "It is in the plains.", "It is cooler there.", "The villagers convinced him to stay." ], "question": "Why did Dr Smith come to settle down in a village in the Himalayas?" }, { "answer": "A political journalist.", "choice": [ "A political journalist.", "A university professor.", "A retired doctor." ], "question": "What was Dr Smith before he came to India?" }, { "answer": "To understand the Third World better.", "choice": [ "To change his ideas.", "To understand the Third World better.", "To start a new career there." ], "question": "Why did Dr Smith choose to live in India?" } ]

17-12

[ "M: How are you getting on with your essay, Mary? I'm having areal hard time with mine.", "W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it." ]

[ { "answer": "They both had a hard time writing the essay.", "choice": [ "The man thought the essay was easy.", "They both had a hard time writing the essay.", "The woman thought the essay was easy." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]

5-712

[ "W: We should spend this weekend in Hangzhou.", "M: How about the whole week?" ]

[ { "answer": "They should stay in Hangzhou longer.", "choice": [ "He can't go this weekend.", "They should stay in Hangzhou longer.", "They shouldn't spend much money." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

13-115

[ "W: How old are you now?", "M: I'm twenty-eight years old." ]

[ { "answer": "28 years old.", "choice": [ "22 years old.", "28 years old.", "26 years old." ], "question": "How old is the man now?" } ]

12-311

[ "W: The movie Fang Hua is a hit, have you ever seen it? It was on since last Friday.", "M: Yes, I went last Sunday. How about you?", "W: I saw it on the first day. Not bad, is it?", "M: Mm, it made me want to read the novel again.", "W: Yeah, it really brought the world of the novel to me." ]

[ { "answer": "Last Friday.", "choice": [ "Last Friday.", "Last Saturday.", "Last Sunday." ], "question": "When did the woman see the movie Fang Hua?" }, { "answer": "It was true to the novel.", "choice": [ "It was very bad.", "It was true to the novel.", "It made her think of the world." ], "question": "What is the woman's opinion about the film?" } ]

7-226

[ "M: I'd like to drive to the concert,but my brother will use the car tonight.", "W: Who needs a car?We can take the bus if we go a little earlier." ]

[ { "answer": "The bus is fine for them.", "choice": [ "They don't have to go to the concert.", "His brother will let them use the car.", "The bus is fine for them." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest?" } ]

4-178

[ "W: The doctor told me not to smoke anymore.", "M: I think he is right." ]

[ { "answer": "Yes, he did.", "choice": [ "Yes, he did.", "No, he didn't.", "Doesn't say." ], "question": "Did the man smoke before?" } ]

11-91

[ "W: Hi, John. What happened to you? I've been waiting for twenty minutes.", "M: Oh, I completely forgot about our meeting. I'm on my way. Please wait for me.", "W: OK. I'll wait for you at the main entrance." ]

[ { "answer": "He was on his way to where they should meet.", "choice": [ "He was on his way to where they should meet.", "He was at home.", "He was in his office." ], "question": "Where was the man when the woman called him?" } ]

17-35

[ "M: Is there anything else you want to buy while we are in town?", "W: Let's stop at the cantata shop to get some color films. I want to take some pictures in our garden today." ]

[ { "answer": "Films.", "choice": [ "Cameras.", "Pictures.", "Films." ], "question": "What does the woman want to buy?" } ]

3-196

[ "M: I like science more than maths, but history is my favorite subject.", "W: But I think computer programming is the best." ]

[ { "answer": "Computer programming.", "choice": [ "Science.", "Computer programming.", "History." ], "question": "Which subject does the woman like most?" } ]

17-259

[ "W: Why didn't you come here yesterday, John?", "M: I'm sorry, madam. My mother was ill." ]

[ { "answer": "John was expected to come yesterday.", "choice": [ "John was expected to come yesterday.", "John didn't come because he was ill.", "The woman was John's mother." ], "question": "What can we learn from the dialogue?" } ]

14-121

[ "M: I'm looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment, but all your apartments are furnished.", "W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture." ]

[ { "answer": "She can provide the man with the apartment he needs.", "choice": [ "Furnished apartments will cost more.", "The apartment can be furnished easily.", "She can provide the man with the apartment he needs." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

5-429

[ "W: Can you speak English?", "M: Certainly, and I can also speak Japanese and Chinese." ]

[ { "answer": "Three.", "choice": [ "One.", "Two.", "Three." ], "question": "How many languages can he speak?" } ]

12-13

[ "M: Our flight will be delayed by 6 hours. That means it won't be leaving until 3:30 in the afternoon.", "W: What shall we do in the meantime?", "M: Let's find some seats in the quiet part of the terminal to take a nap.", "W: Good idea. I am pretty tired." ]

[ { "answer": "Take a rest while waiting.", "choice": [ "Change to another flight.", "Take a rest while waiting.", "Take their seats on the flight." ], "question": "What are the speakers going to do?" } ]

9-122

[ "M: Todd got the highest grade point in the biology class.", "W: No wonder! He's at the library every day." ]

[ { "answer": "He works very hard at his lessons.", "choice": [ "He is the highest boy in the class.", "He works very hard at his lessons.", "He often wanders in the library." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest about Todd?" } ]

4-482

[ "M: Are you doing anything exciting this summer, Sandy?", "W: We are, as a matter of fact. Nick's boss says we can have the beach house in Florida for two weeks.", "M: That's great!" ]

[ { "answer": "A beach.", "choice": [ "The countryside.", "A forest.", "A beach." ], "question": "Where does the woman probably go for her holiday?" } ]

4-640

[ "M: When was the first computer built?", "W: It was built in 1944.", "M: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?", "W: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.", "M: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.", "W: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book.", "M: Why is a computer so useful?", "W: It can keep much information and work very fast.", "M: Then they can do a lot of work for us.", "W: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives." ]

[ { "answer": "It was as large as a room.", "choice": [ "It was as large as a TV set.", "It was as large as a room.", "It was as large as a book." ], "question": "What was the first computer like'?" }, { "answer": "It becomes smaller and works faster.", "choice": [ "It becomes smaller and works faster.", "It becomes larger and works faster.", "It becomes larger and works slower." ], "question": "What changes does computer have now?" }, { "answer": "Our lives have been changed a lot.", "choice": [ "It can do everything that man does.", "Our lives have been changed a lot.", "More and more information can be stored in a computer." ], "question": "What is the result of the invention of the computer?" } ]

21-302

[ "F: Look at the clock. We'll be late.", "M: The film will start at 8: 30. It's 8:00 now." ]

[ { "answer": "Half an hour.", "choice": [ "Half an hour.", "One hour.", "One hour and a half." ], "question": "How long do they have before the film start?" } ]

13-25

[ "Woman: Hi, Steve, how are things?", "Man: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?", "Woman: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.", "Man: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?", "Woman: I thought we just go for a walk? Maybe down the park near the beach.", "Man: Tonight? You must be joking! It's too cold.", "Woman: Oh, yes. It's too cold. But I still want to go out somewhere. That New Town Cruel Sail is on in the town. How about that?", "Man: OK. What time does it start?", "Woman: Oh, I think it's half past eight, something. I'll get a paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film (have) got a fantastic review last week.", "Man: OK. OK. Where are we going to meet?", "Woman: It'd be easier if we meet at the cinema.", "Man: OK. Where is it?", "Woman: Oh, you know, the Oyiyang.", "Man: Where is that?", "Woman: Near the town hall at the opposite of the Bank.", "Man: Oh, yes. I know where it is. OK. Look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight." ]

[ { "answer": "To do some study.", "choice": [ "To do some study.", "To stay at home.", "To see a new film." ], "question": "What did Steve originally plan to do?" }, { "answer": "the weather wasn't ideal for a walk", "choice": [ "there was no park nearby", "the weather wasn't ideal for a walk", "it would be easier to go to a cinema" ], "question": "Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because ________." }, { "answer": "At the cinema.", "choice": [ "At the cinema.", "Near the bank.", "In Steve's place." ], "question": "Where did they plan to meet?" } ]

10-9

[ "W: Renting a Conference Room at the hotel will cost us too much. We are already running in the red", "M: How about using our dining room for the meeting?" ]

[ { "answer": "The cost of renting a conference room.", "choice": [ "The organization of a conference.", "The cost of renting a conference room.", "The decoration of the conference room." ], "question": "What's worrying the woman?" } ]

5-397

[ "W: Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arrive?", "M: I'm sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes." ]

[ { "answer": "The train is late.", "choice": [ "The train is crowded.", "The train is late.", "The train is on time." ], "question": "What do we learn from this conversation?" } ]

5-9

[ "M: I often listen to light music at home. What kind of music do you like?", "W: I really enjoy Chinese music." ]

[ { "answer": "Music", "choice": [ "Family", "Language", "Music" ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]

13-193

[ "F: I think it is going to rain, Jack.", "M: I don't think so, Jane. The radio said it is going to be fine soon." ]

[ { "answer": "The weather.", "choice": [ "The study.", "The date.", "The weather." ], "question": "What are Jane and Jack talking about?" } ]

12-57

[ "M: Look at that dark cloud. I am afraid it's going to rain.", "W: I don't think so. The weather report says it will be fine today." ]

[ { "answer": "She does not think it is going to rain.", "choice": [ "She does not believe the weather report.", "She does not think it is going to rain.", "She agrees with the man." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

13-197

[ "M: These cabbages look so good, and they're only 30 cents a pound.", "W: Let's get some beans. And how about some peas, too?" ]

[ { "answer": "Shopping.", "choice": [ "Cooking a meal.", "Planting a garden.", "Shopping." ], "question": "What are the speakers doing?" } ]

4-1004

[ "W: I'm going to the supermarket. What would you like me to buy for you?", "M: Would you please buy some fruit for me while you are there?", "W: With pleasure." ]

[ { "answer": "Get him some fruit.", "choice": [ "Wash his clothes.", "Take him to the supermarket.", "Get him some fruit." ], "question": "What will the woman do for the man?" } ]

4-68

[ "M: I like the way you've done your hair, dear. It looks so natural and original.", "W: Thank you. I am surprised you noticed it." ]

[ { "answer": "The husband is not usually so observant.", "choice": [ "The husband is not usually so observant.", "The wife is annoyed at her husband's complaint.", "The husband hasn't told the truth." ], "question": "What does the conversation tell us?" } ]

5-196

[ "W: I want a ticket for the concert tomorrow. How much is it?", "M: I'm sorry., there are no tickets left for tomorrow. But we still have two for Friday." ]

[ { "answer": "Two tickets for Friday.", "choice": [ "Two tickets for tomorrow.", "One ticket for Friday.", "Two tickets for Friday." ], "question": "What does the man have?" } ]

4-393

[ "W: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.", "M: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]

[ { "answer": "To please the man's mother.", "choice": [ "To make the woman angry.", "To please the man's mother.", "David is the man's good friend." ], "question": "Why is David being invited to the party?" } ]

5-631

[ "M: Are you going on holiday with your brother again this year?", "W: Yes. He's coming home from Canada tomorrow.", "M: Where are you going?", "W: I've already booked a hotel in Turkey, but my brother wanted to go to Italy, so I hope he doesn't mind." ]

[ { "answer": "Turkey", "choice": [ "Turkey", "Canda", "Italy." ], "question": "Where does the woman want to go on holiday?" } ]

7-345

[ "F: Would you mind turning off the radio?", "M: Sure, of course I will." ]

[ { "answer": "Yes, he will.", "choice": [ "No.", "We don't know.", "Yes, he will." ], "question": "Will the man mind doing what the woman's words?" } ]

13-102

[ "M: This car is for your birthday.", "W: Thank you very much. What a lovely car!" ]

[ { "answer": "She loves the present.", "choice": [ "She loves the present.", "She can drive a car.", "She would like to buy a car." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

13-19

[ "M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!", "W: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened?", "M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!", "W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?", "M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.", "W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?", "M: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers.", "W: Weren't they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?", "M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.", "W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?", "M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That's a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet.", "W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.", "M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.", "W: Wow, that's a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other." ]

[ { "answer": "Breakdown of the engines.", "choice": [ "Bad weather.", "Breakdown of the engines.", "Human error." ], "question": "What was the cause of the tragedy?" }, { "answer": "Two thousand feet.", "choice": [ "Two thousand feet.", "Twenty thousand feet.", "Twelve thousand feet." ], "question": "How high are the mountains in Norweija?" }, { "answer": "Accurate communication is of utmost importance.", "choice": [ "Accurate communication is of utmost importance.", "Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.", "Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather." ], "question": "What lesson could be drawn from the accident?" } ]

5-478

[ "W: How long will it take you to fix my radio?", "M: I'll call you when it is ready,but it won't take any longer than a week." ]

[ { "answer": "Call the woman when tile radio is fixed.", "choice": [ "Buy a radio.", "Teach the woman how to fix tile radio.", "Call the woman when tile radio is fixed." ], "question": "What is the man going to do?" } ]

12-456

[ "F: Do you like swimming?", "M: Very much indeed." ]

[ { "answer": "He likes swimming very much.", "choice": [ "Swimming is very easy for him.", "He likes swimming very much.", "He doesn't like swimming at all." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

12-644

[ "M: I am leaving now. What do you want me to get?", "W: Pick up some chocolate and ice cream, please." ]

[ { "answer": "To a supermarket.", "choice": [ "To a restaurant.", "To a cafe.", "To a supermarket." ], "question": "Where is the man probably going?" } ]

15-108

[ "W: What time is it?", "M: It's 8:30.", "W: Your watch is 10 minutes slow. There're only 5 minutes left for the speech. We're going to be late.", "M: Let's go for it right now." ]

[ { "answer": "At 8: 45.", "choice": [ "At 8:30.", "At 8: 40.", "At 8: 45." ], "question": "When will the speech begin?" } ]

7-205

[ "W: Where did Tom spend his holiday?", "M: He wished to go to London and Paris, but he didn't have enough money, so he went to Beijing instead." ]

[ { "answer": "In Beijing.", "choice": [ "In London.", "In Paris.", "In Beijing." ], "question": "Where did Tom spend his holiday?" } ]

14-262

[ "M: So, that's what's been keeping you so busy recently!", "W: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. You know I'm planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I'm a bit nervous about my English." ]

[ { "answer": "Drawing up a plan for her English course.", "choice": [ "Packing up to go abroad.", "Drawing up a plan for her English course.", "Brushing up on her English." ], "question": "What is the woman busy doing?" } ]

5-471

[ "M: Hey, are you okay? Your runny nose and cough tell me that you either have a cold or flu.", "W: Neither. It's just that I can't stand the smell of the paint in the living room. Any idea how to get rid of it?", "M: Well, maybe we can surf Internet, and see if we can come up with something." ]

[ { "answer": "She is allergic to paint smell.", "choice": [ "She has caught a bad cold.", "She stayed online too long.", "She is allergic to paint smell." ], "question": "What's the matter with the woman?" } ]

7-190

[ "M: What do you think of Professor Potter's course, Jane?", "W: Not much.", "M: Why, what's wrong with it?", "W: Oh, I don't know. It's just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the same-a load of details, which you could have got from a book anyway. There was no overall ...", "M: No general overview you mean?", "W: Yes. I suppose you could call it that. I couldn't see the town for the buildings.", "M: But you've got to have the details in this kind of subject. Anyway I think he's good. You take his first lecture for instance. I thought that was very interesting, and not at all over-detailed.", "W: Well, he starts off all right, but then he just piles on the details.", "M: Now you're exaggerating.", "W: Well, the way he dealt with the Western developments, that wasn't bad, I suppose.", "M: You seem to have got something. Perhaps Potter is a little disorganized, but I think he's good.", "W: Do you really think so?", "M: He does do most of his teaching to the postgraduates. He only does the one undergraduate course each year. After all, I think he tends to forget where he is. He starts off being nice and general and then tries to cram in a bit too much specialized information.", "W: The main thing I object to is the lack of direction." ]

[ { "answer": "Meticulous and too specialize", "choice": [ "Very good.", "Meticulous and too specialize", "Clear and interesting." ], "question": "What does Jane think of Potter's course?" }, { "answer": "The plan about the Western development was good.", "choice": [ "There was an interesting start and a well-organized end.", "There was a natural transition from its introduction to the following part.", "The plan about the Western development was good." ], "question": "What is true of Potter's first lecture?" }, { "answer": "He is qualified for teaching postgraduates.", "choice": [ "He is a postgraduate.", "He is qualified for teaching postgraduates.", "He is an expert in town planning." ], "question": "Which of the following is true about Potter?" }, { "answer": "Jane and Helen are undergraduates.", "choice": [ "Jane and Helen are sisters.", "Jane and Helen are postgraduates.", "Jane and Helen are undergraduates." ], "question": "What can we learn from the interview?" } ]

17-160

[ "M: I'm sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.", "W: Thank you. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes." ]

[ { "answer": "The plane is late.", "choice": [ "The flight has been canceled.", "The plane is late.", "The plane is on time." ], "question": "What can be concluded about the plane?" } ]

5-240

[ "M: Welcome.", "W: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place, really nice.", "M: Thanks, I am glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?", "W: No, thanks. Let's make dinner. I am getting hungry.", "M: Here is the kitchen. I will wash the onions first. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container.", "W: Wow, this smells good.", "M: Could yon pass those potatoes to me, please?", "W: What are we having?", "M: My special dumplings, sweet and sour pork, beef with onions and green peppers, and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar.", "W: Sounds wonderful. What are you going to do next?", "M: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing.", "W: The dumplings are great. I wish I had the recipe. And could you tell me what's in this?", "M: Well, I put a lot of onions in it, and garlic and melon.", "W: Oh, I like garlic and melon." ]

[ { "answer": "Washing the onions.", "choice": [ "Taking the meat out of the fridge.", "Cutting up the potatoes.", "Washing the onions." ], "question": "What's the first thing the man did?" }, { "answer": "Potatoes.", "choice": [ "Salt.", "Potatoes.", "Sugar." ], "question": "What did the man ask the woman to pass him?" }, { "answer": "Tomatoes with sugar.", "choice": [ "Beef with green peppers.", "Sweet and sour pork.", "Tomatoes with sugar." ], "question": "What is the side dish mentioned by the man?" } ]

4-1000

[ "M: Can I borrow your pen? Mine is out of ink.", "W: Sorry, I don't have a second pen. Would a pencil do?" ]

[ { "answer": "She could offer him a pencil.", "choice": [ "She could let the man have her pen.", "She had no pen herself.", "She could offer him a pencil." ], "question": "What did the woman mean" } ]

16-59

[ "F: What do you study at college?", "M: I study both English and Law." ]

[ { "answer": "Both B and C.", "choice": [ "Both B and C.", "Law.", "English." ], "question": "What does the boy learn in college?" } ]

13-58

[ "W: I want to mail this letter overseas.", "M: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.", "W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?", "M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.", "W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it.", "M: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though.", "W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.", "M: That's OK. Fill out this form, please.", "W: How much is the rent per month?", "M: It's 100 yuan per year.", "W: Here is the form and money.", "M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?", "W: No, Thank you." ]

[ { "answer": "More than a week.", "choice": [ "Usually four or five days.", "A week.", "More than a week." ], "question": "How long did it take for a letter to get to the USA six years ago?" }, { "answer": "A post office.", "choice": [ "A post office.", "A restaurant.", "A book store." ], "question": "Where does this conversation take place?" }, { "answer": "A parcel.", "choice": [ "An overseas mail.", "A registered letter.", "A parcel." ], "question": "What is NOT mentioned in the conversation?" } ]

17-299

[ "W: I hate to say it. But Jacky isn't doing well in the film.", "M: Well. I think he's only playing a different type of role. My sister thinks he is still the best." ]

[ { "answer": "An actor.", "choice": [ "The man's sister.", "A film.", "An actor." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" } ]

4-1403

[ "M: How many people are expected to visit this special exhibition?", "W: Several hundred people have already passed through our doors today. We're hoping for a big turnout." ]

[ { "answer": "A ticket collector.", "choice": [ "A ticket collector.", "An exhibition visitor.", "A street cleaner." ], "question": "Who is the woman?" } ]

4-292

[ "F: Have you heard from your sister yet?", "M: Yes, I got a letter from her yesterday. She said she enjoyed her visit to New York very much." ]

[ { "answer": "She is visiting New York.", "choice": [ "She is visiting London.", "She is visiting New York.", "She is visiting Shanghai." ], "question": "What is the man's sister doing now?" } ]

11-41

[ "M: I didn't finish my homework last week.", "F: I didn't either. And the English teacher was very angry with me." ]

[ { "answer": "They didn't finish their homework.", "choice": [ "Their English teacher was angry with them.", "They didn't finish their homework.", "The man finished his homework, but the woman didn't." ], "question": "What happened to the man and women?" } ]

12-422

[ "M: Nice weather we're having, don't you think?", "W: No. It is too cold.", "M: I think it is just right.", "W: I'd prefer it a few degrees warmer." ]

[ { "answer": "It's cold.", "choice": [ "It's nice.", "It's warm.", "It's cold." ], "question": "What does the woman think of the weather?" } ]

4-1457

[ "W: I can't make up my mind whether to ask Larry or Bill to paint the house.", "M: What difference does it make? They're both excellent painters. And I think we just need to check who is available the day after tomorrow." ]

[ { "answer": "They are equally good at house-painting.", "choice": [ "They are quite different in painting skills.", "Neither of them is good at house-painting.", "They are equally good at house-painting." ], "question": "What can be inferred about Larry and Bill?" } ]

5-898

[ "M: So tired these days. I think we should stay at home watching TV this weekend.", "W: Great." ]

[ { "answer": "Watch TV.", "choice": [ "Watch TV.", "Watch a basketball match.", "See a film." ], "question": "What will they do this weekend?" } ]

12-609

[ "W: David,I think Friday is bad for a party;we are too tired to stay up all night. Saturday would be better.", "M: All right. Then we put it off to Saturday." ]

[ { "answer": "Saturday.", "choice": [ "Friday.", "Saturday.", "Sunday." ], "question": "When do they decide to have the party?" } ]

21-307

[ "W: Can I help you?", "M: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for.", "W: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine?", "M: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it?", "W: Yes, the more recent magazines are in the magazine reading room on the second floor, but after a year, magazines are tied together and kept on the third floor.", "M: Well, the magazine I want to find is more than a year old, so that means I need to go to the second floor. Oh,excuse me, what am I saying, the third floor.", "W: That's right, the third floor.", "M: Thank you for your help." ]

[ { "answer": "How old the magazine is.", "choice": [ "Who the editor is.", "How old the magazine is.", "What the magazine is about." ], "question": "What does the woman need to know to find a specific magazine?" }, { "answer": "The third floor.", "choice": [ "The first floor.", "The second floor.", "The third floor." ], "question": "Where will the man probably go to find the magazine?" }, { "answer": "Helpful.", "choice": [ "Helpful.", "Impolite.", "Curious." ], "question": "Which word can best describe the woman?" } ]

4-1468

[ "M: Have you started working on your paper?", "W: Yeah. I'm doing it on ants and how they're able to recognize." ]

[ { "answer": "Biology.", "choice": [ "Biology.", "Mathematics.", "Physics." ], "question": "What is the woman's major?" } ]

21-319

[ "M: Could you tell me the timetable of the school bus?", "W: Well, the bus leaves here for the campus every two hours from 7:00 a.m.. But on Saturdays it starts half an hour later." ]

[ { "answer": "At 9:30", "choice": [ "At 9:30", "At 8:30", "At 9:00" ], "question": "When does the second bus leave on Saturdays?" } ]

5-178

[ "M: Is this your umbrella, Miss?", "W: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.", "M: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before?", "W: Have we?", "M: May I ask where you live?", "W: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.", "M: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor.", "W: It's a small world. We live on the same floor.", "M: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name?", "W: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown." ]

[ { "answer": "The man found the woman's lost umbrella.", "choice": [ "They are both buying umbrellas.", "The man found the woman's lost umbrella.", "The man has been following the woman." ], "question": "How did the man and the woman get to know each other?" }, { "answer": "Neighbors.", "choice": [ "Neighbors.", "Old friends", "Old schoolmates." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between them?" }, { "answer": "The man has seen the woman before.", "choice": [ "The man is careless.", "The man has seen the woman before.", "They are next door neighbors." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]

14-183

[ "M: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell us where we can find the manager Mr. Parker.", "W: Certainly. He should be at the office on the third floor. I'm going that way. I'll show you." ]

[ { "answer": "She'd like to give her help.", "choice": [ "The manager is sure to be at the office.", "She is wondering where to go.", "She'd like to give her help." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

4-868

[ "M: What do you think of the government's new tax cut proposal?", "W: Though it may give some benefit to the poor, its key component is the elimination of tax on dividends. That means the rich will get richer." ]

[ { "answer": "It will mainly benefit the wealthy.", "choice": [ "It will reduce government revenues.", "It will stimulate business activities.", "It will mainly benefit the wealthy." ], "question": "What does the woman think about the government's tax cut proposal?" } ]

5-439

[ "M: It's such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the back yard for a while and enjoy it?", "W: I'd love to. But there's a lot of laundry to do." ]

[ { "answer": "Wash clothes.", "choice": [ "Do her homework.", "Clean the backyard.", "Wash clothes." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do?" } ]

5-677

[ "W: We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.", "M: I'll say we will!" ]

[ { "answer": "He agrees with the woman.", "choice": [ "He wants to talk about the project.", "He thinks the project is fine.", "He agrees with the woman." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

14-29

[ "M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven't got a reply yet.", "W: Sorry, I ring it for you right now." ]

[ { "answer": "The man's sister.", "choice": [ "The man.", "The operator.", "The man's sister." ], "question": "Who will pay for the call?" } ]

10-56

[ "M: Hello, Betty. I've got your CV. Now, tell me a little about yourself. First, what language can you speak?", "W: I can speak English, and of course French. And a little Japanese.", "M: Can you use a computer and fax machine?", "W: Sure, I can send faxes, e-mails and so on. I can work at the front desk.", "M: Well, there are a lot of other jobs here, so I need to find out what else you can do. Can you swim? We have swimming pool here.", "W: Yes, I'm good at swimming.", "M: We also have four restaurants, and one coffee shop. Can you wait tables?", "W: Yes, I used to work as a waitress at a restaurant.", "M: How about weekends? That's the busiest time. Can you work on weekends?", "W: Umm, I can work only on Sundays. I have to take a course on Saturdays.", "M: I see. Now the most important question is: Do you like working with people? At a hotel, you must work with people all day.", "W: Yeah, I can get on well with people. I come from a big family.", "M: Well, Betty. Thank you for coming in today. I will give you a call in a few days.", "W: OK. Thanks." ]

[ { "answer": "Because she hoped to get a job there.", "choice": [ "Because she stayed in the hotel", "Because she hoped to get a job there.", "Because she took a course there." ], "question": "Why did Betty come to the hotel?" }, { "answer": "Japanese.", "choice": [ "English.", "French.", "Japanese." ], "question": "Which language is Betty weakest in?" }, { "answer": "Working with people.", "choice": [ "Working with people.", "Using a computer.", "Swimming." ], "question": "What is the most important for a worker at a hotel?" }, { "answer": "She has experience in waiting tables.", "choice": [ "She has experience in teaching.", "She has experience in waiting tables.", "She has experience in receiving guests." ], "question": "What kind of working experience does Betty have?" } ]

14-167

[ "W: Why didn't you take part in our party last night, Tom?", "M: I wanted to go, but my mother asked me to help her with housework." ]

[ { "answer": "He helped his mother do the housework.", "choice": [ "He went to the party.", "He did his homework.", "He helped his mother do the housework." ], "question": "What did Tom do last night?" } ]

11-21

[ "M: What are you doing, Mum?", "W: I'm planting cabbage.", "M: What's that in your hand?", "W: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plants.", "M: Is that all?", "W: No. Later, in a few weeks' time I'll put the little plants in the earth. Then I'll water them to stop the soil from getting too dry. Several weeks after that, I will plant them in rows in the field.", "M: Do you have to feed plants like you feed chickens? Or do they grow up by themselves?", "W: In fact they grow better if you feed them. When the plants are in the ground I'll put some powder on the soil. The powder is made from fish, blood and bones. It'll make the cabbage plants grow big and strong.", "M: Like me!" ]

[ { "answer": "In the shade.", "choice": [ "In the sun.", "In the shade.", "In the soil." ], "question": "Where will the mother put the box after she's put the cabbage seed in it?" }, { "answer": "In a couple of days.", "choice": [ "In a couple of days.", "In one week.", "In a few weeks." ], "question": "How long will the little plants be put in the earth?" }, { "answer": "She puts some powder on the soil.", "choice": [ "She waters them every day.", "She puts some powder on the soil.", "She plays some music for them." ], "question": "What does the woman do to make the plants grow big and strong?" } ]

4-974

[ "F: I failed the driving test again.", "M: What a shame." ]

[ { "answer": "He is sorry.", "choice": [ "He is excited.", "He is surprised.", "He is sorry." ], "question": "How does the man feel?" } ]

12-129

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

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

14-59

[ "W: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?", "M: Yes.", "W: Have a seat.", "M: Thank you.", "W: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find our a few things about both your academic background and recent work experience.", "M: Sure.", "W: First of all, A-levels?", "M: Yes, I've got three. Geography, maths and physics.", "W: Geography, maths and physics. OK. And what about your degree?", "M: I went to Manchester University and got an engineer degree with water management as my specialization.", "W: A-ha, I see.", "M: And as for work experience, I started it out after graduating in 1996 in India, working for the Indian Government.", "W: Did you work as a volunteer?", "M: No, it was a three-year water irrigation project.", "W: That sounds fascinating. How did you organize that? You see it wasn't a British company then.", "M: No, I know. My university had links with an Indian engineering university. So it was organized that level.", "W: And after that?", "M: Then I came back, moved to Sheffield and have been working with Latimer Engineering since then.", "W: And what exactly are you doing for Latimer?", "M: Ah, I'm working in water irrigation again, this time as a project research assistant.", "W: Great. I've got your details. Now, let's move on to a more general discussion about what we are looking for here..." ]

[ { "answer": "water management", "choice": [ "maths", "physics", "water management" ], "question": "At the university Mr. Robinson specialized in" }, { "answer": "university links", "choice": [ "university links", "government agreements", "company projects." ], "question": "Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because of" }, { "answer": "did similar work in India", "choice": [ "changed jobs several times", "went to live in Manchester", "did similar work in India" ], "question": "After Mr. Robinson returned from India, he" } ]

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[ "M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance in the law school. Do you think you would join your brother's firm after graduation?", "W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer, and I am going to major in criminal law." ]

[ { "answer": "She isn't going to work in her brother's firm.", "choice": [ "She isn't going to change her major.", "She isn't going to work in her brother's firm.", "She studies in the same school as her brother." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

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[ "W: Waiter! I'd like to speak to the manager please... immediately if possible.", "M: Is anything wrong, Madam?", "W: I'm afraid there is. The service here has been terrible. We had to wait twenty minutes for a glass of mineral water.", "M: I see. Well I'm sorry to hear that. The trouble is that we're a bit sort of hands at present. Two waitresses are ill.", "W: All right, but that's no excuse. My husband asked for goose and he was brought chicken instead. It's just unbelievable! And my beans weren't cooked properly. It wasn't a very enjoyable meal at all.", "M: This is most regrettable.", "W: Look at this bill. We've been overcharged. We only had one dessert, not two. Can you check the bill again, please?", "M: I do apologize, Madam.", "W: I'm afraid I'm not going to pay the service charge, or give a tip, as I don't feel satisfied with it. I'm quite disappointed as a matter of fact.", "M: I'll pass on your complaints to the manager right away.", "W: Thank you." ]

[ { "answer": "In a restaurant.", "choice": [ "In a restaurant.", "In a hospital.", "In a bank." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" }, { "answer": "By complaining.", "choice": [ "By complaining.", "By questioning.", "By ignoring." ], "question": "How does the woman respond to the service here?" }, { "answer": "Inform someone in charge of the matter.", "choice": [ "Pay back the woman's money.", "Make an apology to the woman.", "Inform someone in charge of the matter." ], "question": "What does the man promise to do?" } ]

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[ "M: Did you finish your college when your father died in 1965?", "W: No, I finished school a year before he died." ]

[ { "answer": "In 1964.", "choice": [ "In 1963.", "In 1964.", "In 1965." ], "question": "When did the man graduate?" } ]

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[ "M: I'm worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.", "W: I'll try to bring you up today on what we have done." ]

[ { "answer": "She will help the man to catch up.", "choice": [ "She's bought the man a pair of glasses today.", "She will help the man to catch up.", "She is worried about the man's health." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]

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[ "W: You'd better fasten your seat belt, sir. We'll be coming onto land soon.", "M: Oh, thank you. Landing is the best part of the flight." ]

[ { "answer": "On a plane.", "choice": [ "On a ship.", "On a train.", "On a plane." ], "question": "Where are the two speakers?" } ]

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[ "W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.", "M: Yes, but I'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Couldyou tell us something about that?", "W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it's still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain's machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there's still a little. But it's no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?", "M: Yes, thanks.", "W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there's a lot of unemployment as wellas geographical problems in the region.", "M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?", "W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and betterroads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we'll see this in more detail, so we'll come back to this question, OK?", "M: OK, right.", "W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and thelevel of training and education. In general, it's very good and improving." ]

[ { "answer": "It remains a major part of industrial activity.", "choice": [ "It has gradually given way to service industry.", "It remains a major part of industrial activity.", "It has ahistory as long as paper processing." ], "question": "What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in theregion?" }, { "answer": "Transport problems.", "choice": [ "Transport problems.", "Shortage offunding.", "Lack of resources." ], "question": "What problem hinders the region's development?" }, { "answer": "Possible locations for a new factory.", "choice": [ "Competition from rival companies.", "Product promotion campaigns.", "Possible locations for a new factory." ], "question": "What will the speakers discuss later?" } ]

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[ "W: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class.", "M: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up.", "W: That is not a proper excuse. You could set it ahead of the exact time so that you could have got up earlier and not have been late.", "M: I did that, but it seemed useless when I found the batteries had run out after I woke up this morning. I rushed to school and luckily, my neighbour Mr. Green gave me a hand and took me to school with his car.", "W: So you could have made it. But you were still late for class.", "M: The thing is, when I got off, I found I had left my bag in his car. And it was too late to get it back when I realized that. I went straight to the nearest shop and gave him a call. I waited for five minutes before Mr. Green drove back.", "W: Finally, he gave you your bag and you came to the classroom and you were already 15 minutes late for class at that time. Is that all?", "M: Miss, you seem to know the entire story. May I go back to class now? Otherwise I will be late for the following class." ]

[ { "answer": "Because he was late for class.", "choice": [ "Because his hair was not clean.", "Because he was late for class.", "Because he disturbed his classmates." ], "question": "Why was the boy asked to go to the office?" }, { "answer": "The batteries ran out.", "choice": [ "The batteries ran out.", "The alarm clock was broken.", "The alarm clock was ahead of the exact time." ], "question": "What was wrong with the alarm clock?" }, { "answer": "He was careless.", "choice": [ "He was careless.", "He liked telling lies.", "He was lazy." ], "question": "What can we know about the boy?" } ]

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