onionmonster/dream · Datasets at Hugging Face

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[ "W: Hey, you have so many clocks in your bedroom. Are you crazy or what?", "M: No, I'm a heavy sleeper. I want to make sure I can wake up in the morning." ]	[ { "answer": "He has difficulty waking up.", "choice": [ "He gets up late every day.", "He likes collecting clocks.", "He has difficulty waking up." ], "question": "What do we know about the man?" } ]	9-63
[ "W: Were you hurt in the accident?", "M: I was shocked at the time, but wasn't hurt at all. My bike was totally damaged though." ]	[ { "answer": "He was unharmed.", "choice": [ "He has got a heart attack.", "He was unharmed.", "He was badly hurt." ], "question": "What do we know about the man?" } ]	5-646
[ "W: Do you often go to cinema?", "M: Yes, I usually go there once a week." ]	[ { "answer": "Once a week.", "choice": [ "Once a week.", "Twice a week.", "Three times a week." ], "question": "How often does the man go to cinema?" } ]	12-2
[ "M: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street.", "W: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street.", "M: Thank you. I'm looking for a bank.", "W: There are lots of banks on Park Street. Do you want to change your money?", "M: Yes. Which bank do you suggest?", "W: You could try the New City Bank. It's next to the big church.", "M: And is there a post office near here?", "W: Yes. See that big new shopping center? There is one on the first floor.", "M: Oh, thank you very much.", "W: You are welcome." ]	[ { "answer": "Two.", "choice": [ "One.", "Two.", "Three." ], "question": "How many corners does the man have to turn?" }, { "answer": "He wants to change his money.", "choice": [ "He wants to keep some money.", "He wants to change his money.", "He wants to borrow some money." ], "question": "What will the man want to find a bank for?" }, { "answer": "In the big new shopping center.", "choice": [ "On the left of the big new shopping center.", "On the right of the big new shopping center.", "In the big new shopping center." ], "question": "Where is the post office?" } ]	3-249
[ "M: What are you doing with two computers on your desk? You can't possibly be using both.", "W: Sure I can. It's something I learned from reading about Bill Gates. I've found that I can increase my productivity like this." ]	[ { "answer": "She wants to be more efficient.", "choice": [ "She is reading about Bill Gates.", "She wants to be more efficient.", "She just came up with the idea herself." ], "question": "Why is the woman using two computers?" } ]	4-1151
[ "Interviewer: Right then, Roger, what made you take off to the country in the first place?", "Roger: Well, I suppose any one who moves to the country wants their life to be different in some way. I mean, if you have always lived in a city, as I had, then something must happen to make you want to move. In my case I was made redundant, and, when it came to looking around for a new job, I just couldn't face going back into an office again. So I sat down and thought about what I'd really like to do.", "Interviewer: And that, I suppose, turned out to be something in the country?", "Roger: No, initially I didn't think of moving, but just of getting a different kind of job, you know social work with kids or old people, that kind of tiring.", "Interviewer: So what happened, why didn't you?", "Roger: Well, I hadn't got any of the right qualifications, and it would have taken me two years to get qualified and I certainly didn't want to go back to formal education again.", "Interviewer: Couldn't you have learned while on the job sort of picked it up as you went along?", "Roger: No, you have to have a diploma. Anyway, after talking it over with friends who had moved out I thought I'd like to give it a try--after all, a change of scene...", "Interviewer: Is better than.., yes, we all know that. So, where did you go when you did decide to move?", "Roger: I went right out to Shropshire. After all I thought if you're going to go rural you might as well do it properly. The first problem though was how I was going to make a living. There are fewer jobs in the country, so I decided to start up on my own.", "Interviewer: That's pretty ambitious, a townie moving off to the depths of the country and setting up his own business. How did you start, had you got any skills?", "Roger: I'd always had a garden and grown some vegetables and flowers, you know, usual things, salad stuff, carrots, peas, beans, a bit of fruit, some roses.., so I thought of a small holding, a kind of small farm. But when I looked at the prices to buy, I changed my mind; I didn't have that kind of money.", "Interviewer: OK, a farm's out--so what's next?", "Roger: I settled on a nursery and bought my way into a partnership with a..." ]	[ { "answer": "Because he lost his job.", "choice": [ "Because he liked working with the children.", "Because he lost his job.", "Because he hated being a clerk." ], "question": "Why did the man go to live in the country?" }, { "answer": "Because he didn't have a diploma.", "choice": [ "Because he didn't have a diploma.", "Because he wanted to change to another job.", "Because he went to the countryside." ], "question": "Why did the man give up the idea of being a social worker?" }, { "answer": "He didn't buy a small holding.", "choice": [ "He moved to another country.", "He didn't buy a small holding.", "He studied for a social diploma for two years." ], "question": "What is true of the man?" }, { "answer": "finding means to live on", "choice": [ "finding a place to live", "buying a house", "finding means to live on" ], "question": "Having decided to move to the countryside, the first problem for the man was ______." }, { "answer": "good at gardening", "choice": [ "good at gardening", "quite experienced in dealing with kids", "anxious to start up his nursery in a small cottage" ], "question": "From the interview, we learn that the man was ______." } ]	20-39
[ "W: Have you heard what George has been saying about your work?", "M: Wow! That's really tough. He just bought it last month, didn't he?" ]	[ { "answer": "He doesn't care what George said.", "choice": [ "He's careless.", "He likes George very much.", "He doesn't care what George said." ], "question": "What do you think happened?" } ]	20-117
[ "M: Still feeling ill?", "W: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid.", "M: Do you have any idea what caused it?", "W: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner.", "M: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill.", "W: I know. But we've been here a week now. Anyway, I've been careful in the sun and I've been drinking bottled water.", "M: Then we'd better stay in the hotel today." ]	[ { "answer": "The hot weather.", "choice": [ "Bast night's dinner.", "The hot weather.", "Bottled wather." ], "question": "What does the man think is the cause of the woman's illness?" }, { "answer": "Husband and wife.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Doctor and patient.", "Guest and receptionist." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?" } ]	7-348
[ "M: The summer holiday is coming soon. Where are you going for your holiday?", "W: I'm going to Beijing. How about you?", "M: I haven't decided yet. But probably I'll find a part-time job to earn some money." ]	[ { "answer": "A plan for the coming summer holiday.", "choice": [ "A visit to Beijing during the summer holiday.", "Finding a part-time job during the summer holiday.", "A plan for the coming summer holiday." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]	4-664
[ "M: Oh, hi, Fred! I didn't know whether to save you a place or not. Why are you so late?", "M: It's our maths teacher. She always keeps us in class until ten past ten.", "W: Doesn't she know that you're supposed to get out at ten?", "M: I guess so. But she never looks at her watch. She just keeps talking.", "W: Don't the students complain about it? I would say something.", "M: No. Everybody is too polite.", "W: Well, you could try and talk to her.", "M: Maybe. But I'm afraid she might feel hurt.", "W: Well,it all depends on how and when you say it. If you tell her about it in a friendly way when she's not busy, she might be thankful. She might even ask you to remind her of the time in the future.", "M: Really? That would be wonderful. Thanks for your advice." ]	[ { "answer": "The maths class lasted longer than it should.", "choice": [ "He forgot to look at his watch.", "The maths teacher kept him in her office.", "The maths class lasted longer than it should." ], "question": "Why is the man late?" }, { "answer": "They don't want to hurt the teacher.", "choice": [ "They don't mind the teacher's keeping talking.", "They don't want to hurt the teacher.", "They prefer to learn more maths." ], "question": "What do we know about the students?" }, { "answer": "Talk to the maths teacher.", "choice": [ "Talk to the maths teacher.", "Remain silent about the problem.", "Refuse to go to the maths teacher's classes." ], "question": "What is the man most likely to do?" } ]	4-132
[ "M: Have you found the trouble with the car?", "W: Not yet. The engine works well. I'm checking over the wheels." ]	[ { "answer": "Repairing a car.", "choice": [ "Fixing an engine.", "Repairing a car.", "Cashing a check." ], "question": "What are the two speakers talking about?" } ]	21-85
[ "W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you going to attend the seminar on that day?", "M: Yes. But I haven't been able to get the ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine that the tickets may have already been sold out." ]	[ { "answer": "He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.", "choice": [ "He thinks that there won't be enough sets for everybody.", "He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.", "He thinks the seminar won't be open to the public." ], "question": "Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?" } ]	5-289
[ "M: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?", "W: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.", "M: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?", "W: Of course, what do you think I should do?", "M: I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of the things your mother prepared for you, and...", "W: And take exercise, right? A lot of people have told me the same thing, but somehow I just can't get up early in the morning.", "M: Well. Mother and I will help you. By the way, have you ever thought of arranging your weekend timetable, so you can go to the keep-fit club on the weekend?", "W: Yes, that sounds a good idea. Thanks a lot." ]	[ { "answer": "Daughter and father.", "choice": [ "Doctor and patient.", "Daughter and father.", "Teacher and student." ], "question": "What's the relationship between them?" }, { "answer": "She is putting on weight.", "choice": [ "She is putting on weight.", "She eats little these days.", "She is in poor health." ], "question": "What's Susan's problem?" }, { "answer": "Eat less and take exercises.", "choice": [ "Eat less and take exercises.", "Take medicine.", "Ask mother for advice." ], "question": "What does the man suggest she should do?" } ]	3-227
[ "W: This isn't the worst hotel that I've been in.", "M: It's nothing like what I've imagined." ]	[ { "answer": "She had other expectations.", "choice": [ "She imagined the hotel exactly.", "The man will not return.", "She had other expectations." ], "question": "What did the woman think?" } ]	16-125
[ "W: The movie was wonderful.", "M: Do you really think so?" ]	[ { "answer": "He doesn't like the movie.", "choice": [ "He doesn't like the movie.", "He agrees with the woman.", "He has nothing to say about it." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	11-215
[ "M: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.", "W: Where are we going to get that kind of money?", "M: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty reasonable.", "W: But I doubt we'll all be able to go. Remember there were 32 people in the band last year.", "M: We can make it. For our last trip, we got some money from some companies.", "W: Who was in charge of money raising?", "M: Mary. She took care of it last time." ]	[ { "answer": "Expenses of a concert tour.", "choice": [ "Expenses of a concert tour.", "A coming concert.", "A travel experience." ], "question": "What are the speakers mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "Take charge of money raising.", "choice": [ "Act as a director.", "Leave for a vacation.", "Take charge of money raising." ], "question": "What will Mary probably do?" } ]	7-130
[ "W: Where are you going?", "M: I'm going to the hospital so see Jane. She broke her leg and hasn't been in school for two days." ]	[ { "answer": "In the hospital", "choice": [ "At home", "In school", "In the hospital" ], "question": "Where is Jane now?" } ]	4-400
[ "M: I didn't finish my English homework last week.", "W: I didn't either. And the English teacher was very angry with me." ]	[ { "answer": "Two students.", "choice": [ "Two students.", "Two policemen.", "Two tourists." ], "question": "Who are talking?" } ]	11-241
[ "M: Hello, Nancy. This is Bob. How are you?", "W: Fine, thank you. A hit too busy though. You know, I'm trying to put everything in order in my new flat.", "M: Oh, I see. Well, I am wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow night. I think it will be good. And if I remember correctly, you did say you liked country music.", "W: Yes. That's fight. It's nice of you to ask, Bob. But I don't think I can. Mother has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go to the theatre together. In fact she's getting the tickets this evening.", "M: Oh, well, never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you are free next Saturday.", "W: Oh, I'd like to very much. But what time exactly?", "M: It starts at 7:30, I think.", "W: Oh, good. That'll be fine. The tennis match will be over by 5 o'clock, I'm sure.", "M: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets.", "W: Sure. Bye." ]	[ { "answer": "To invite her out for an evening concert.", "choice": [ "To ask if she's got the tickets.", "To invite her out for an evening concert.", "To offer his help with her new flat." ], "question": "Why did Bob call Nancy?" }, { "answer": "Watching a tennis match.", "choice": [ "Watching a tennis match.", "Cleaning up the new flat.", "Visiting a friend with Margaret." ], "question": "What will Nancy be doing next Saturday afternoon?" } ]	14-343
[ "F: What is in this box? It's so heavy.", "M: Oh, I put some books in it. Let me carry it." ]	[ { "answer": "He will carry the box.", "choice": [ "He will take out the books.", "He will carry the box.", "He will help the woman with the box." ], "question": "What will the man do?" } ]	12-125
[ "W: If I were you, I'd take the bus to work. Driving in that rush hour traffic is terrible.", "M: But, you know, by the time the bus gets to my stop, there aren't any seats left.", "W: Oh, I got it." ]	[ { "answer": "By car.", "choice": [ "By bus.", "By car.", "On foot." ], "question": "How does the man usually go to work?" } ]	4-741
[ "M: Hurry up, Mum. The taxi is waiting outside.", "W: Just a second, honey. I'll get some food in the kitchen. The meals on the train are terrible." ]	[ { "answer": "To the railway station.", "choice": [ "To a shop.", "To the railway station.", "To a restaurant." ], "question": "Where are the speakers going?" } ]	4-620
[ "M: Alice, do you know who's going to be in charge of the party, Mary or Jane?", "F: Neither Mary nor Jane is, the teacher has asked me to be in charge of it." ]	[ { "answer": "Alice", "choice": [ "Alice", "Mary", "Jane" ], "question": "Who's going to be in charge of the party?" } ]	13-163
[ "W: Do you enjoy your work? Do you enjoy meeting people?", "M: Yes. Sometimes. I've got to be honest. Sometimes.", "W: So, some people you like and some you don't?", "M: Yeah, it's like a lot of things, meeting the general public. You get good days, and you get bad days. But I do enjoy the job. I like the freedom of the job, being self-employed.", "W: Do you ever get difficult passengers?", "M: Yes, sometimes.", "W: What sort of things do they get up to?", "M: I would say sometimes a lot of difficult passengers are people who don't go in cabs a lot and they're unfamiliar with procedures, especially if you work nights. People drinking or the extras that would be included on the tariff after a certain time of night.", "W: You mean they argue with you over money?", "M: Yes, that can happen. Or the way.., the good thing is, people can argue about the way that you go to a certain route because they always know better. But nine times out of ten the route that they take you is far longer so, you know, they're the eventual losers.", "W: So if you do have a difficult passenger you want to get rid of what do you do?", "M: I'd stop the cab and tell them to get out.", "W: Does that often happen?", "M: Mmm, it's happened to me three times. And they've got out. So I, I myself haven't had a lot of problems with difficult people, you know.", "W: When you pick up tourists as passengers, what kind of places do they like to go to?", "M: Suppose the most famous landmark is Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, maybe Harrods; but certainly Buckingham Palace." ]	[ { "answer": "A taxi-driver.", "choice": [ "A taxi-driver.", "A bus driver.", "A policeman." ], "question": "What does the man do?" }, { "answer": "Freedom.", "choice": [ "Money.", "Freedom.", "Knowing different people." ], "question": "What does he like about his job?" }, { "answer": "Buckingham Palace.", "choice": [ "the Tower of London.", "Harrods.", "Buckingham Palace." ], "question": "People who visit London will certainly go to ______." } ]	19-2
[ "M: What did your doctor describe for you?", "W: Well, he said there is no need for me to take any medicine if I eat well-balanced meals." ]	[ { "answer": "The woman should choose the right foods.", "choice": [ "No medicine could solve the woman's problem.", "The woman should eat less to lose some weight.", "The woman should choose the right foods." ], "question": "What did the man do last year for his brother's birthday?" } ]	5-174
[ "F: I'm waiting for a friend.", "M: This is a taxi park. You can park in a car park. It's just around the corner." ]	[ { "answer": "She parked her car in a taxi park.", "choice": [ "She drove her taxi into a car park.", "She parked her car in a taxi park.", "She waited in a taxi for too long." ], "question": "What did the woman do?" } ]	12-575
[ "W: Derek, how is your knee today? Is it still giving you trouble?", "M: No, it feels a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was only a pull.", "W: Great. But why don't you take it easy today? Maybe just practice throwing. Don't do any running.", "M: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday's game?", "W: Yes, I have some films showing Michigan in the last three games. They're in my office. If you want to see them, you can.", "M: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to see what we are up against.", "W: Michigan has a strong team. We're in for a tough one. They are one of the top football teams in the counry now since they beat Iowa last weekend. Come to think of it, why don't you go ahead and check out the game films right now? And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days.", "M: All right. I'll be back tomorrow afternoon for full practice.", "W: OK. Here's the key to my office. The films are on my desk, and the projector is all set up." ]	[ { "answer": "Saturday's game.", "choice": [ "Saturday's game.", "Derek's injury.", "Michigan's game films." ], "question": "What are they mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "On the playing field.", "choice": [ "In the coach's office.", "On the playing field.", "At the doctor's office." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" }, { "answer": "To her office.", "choice": [ "To the hospital.", "To his home.", "To her office." ], "question": "Where does the woman tell the man to go?" } ]	4-1309
[ "W: It's December 11th. Is it Tuesday?", "M: No. It's Friday." ]	[ { "answer": "It's the 11th of December.", "choice": [ "It's Friday.", "It's October 12th.", "It's the 11th of December." ], "question": "What's the date today?" } ]	12-253
[ "W: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?", "M: Yeah, in fact, I read in a health magazine that you should drink two cups of lemon tea every day to fight stress.", "W: Lemon tea?", "M: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more relaxed. And also, you should eat low stress foods like apples and grapes.", "W: Sounds very strange, I guess hamburgers and French fries cause stress, right?", "M: Yep. Hamburgers are high stress food.", "W: Well, I guess I need to change my diet." ]	[ { "answer": "She feels very stressed.", "choice": [ "She feels headache.", "She feels frightened.", "She feels very stressed." ], "question": "What is the woman's real problem?" }, { "answer": "Apples and grapes.", "choice": [ "Apples and grapes.", "Hamburgers.", "French fries." ], "question": "What food is considered as low stress food?" }, { "answer": "To change her food.", "choice": [ "To eat less.", "To eat more.", "To change her food." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do?" } ]	4-157
[ "M: Are you ready to check out?", "W: Yes. You pay the bill and I'll call the desk and have our luggage taken out to the taxi." ]	[ { "answer": "In a hotel room.", "choice": [ "In a theatre.", "In a hotel room.", "In a restaurant." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" } ]	14-263
[ "W: Jason worked as a secretary for three years. Then he became a newspaperman. After that he started writing novels.", "M: I know. And he has been doing nothing else ever since." ]	[ { "answer": "He's a novelist.", "choice": [ "He's a secretary.", "He's a novelist.", "He's a newspaperman." ], "question": "What is the man's occupation now?" } ]	14-27
[ "M: Pardon me. I asked for filet mignon.", "W: I'm sorry. I'll see that it's changed." ]	[ { "answer": "She brought the man the wrong dish.", "choice": [ "She brought the man the wrong dish.", "She wanted to change the dish he had ordered.", "She kept the man waiting for too long a time." ], "question": "Why did the woman apologize?" } ]	21-165
[ "W: Why don't you go to bed?", "M: I have to finish this homework first." ]	[ { "answer": "He has to finish his homework.", "choice": [ "He has to finish his homework.", "He doesn't know it is very late.", "His mother wants him to do homework." ], "question": "Why does the man stay up late?" } ]	21-63
[ "W: Dad, I can't find my magazines. Have you seen them?", "M: Oh, yes, they are on your desk." ]	[ { "answer": "They are on the desk.", "choice": [ "They are on the bed.", "They are under the chair.", "They are on the desk." ], "question": "Where are the magazines?" } ]	11-222
[ "M: How much is the note book?", "W: Three yuan for one, five yuan for two and seven yuan for three.", "M: Then. I'll take three." ]	[ { "answer": "Seven yuan.", "choice": [ "Three yuan.", "Five yuan.", "Seven yuan." ], "question": "How much should the man pay?" } ]	4-716
[ "W: Hello, Supertravel. How can I help you?", "M: I'd like some information about flights to Italy.", "W: Where do you want to go?", "M: Rome. I want to leave on Tuesday the 6th of May and come back on Saturday the 10th.", "W: It'll be much cheaper if you stay the Saturday night and come back on Sunday the 11th.", "M: OK then, I'll go from the 6th to the 11th. I'd like to fly early in the morning if possible.", "W: There's a flight leaving London at 8:30 on the 6th, getting to Rome at 12:00, and then for the return flight, there's one leaving at 9:00 getting to London at 12:30. Is that OK?", "M: Yes, that's fine. Did you say I'll get to Rome at 12:30 on the 6th of May?", "W: No, at 12:00. You leave at 8:30.", "M: And the flight back gets in at 12:30 on the 11th?", "W: That's right.", "M: How much does it cost?", "W: 195.", "M: OK, that's fine. I'd like to book a return ticket for those flights.", "W: Can I have your name please?", "M: Yes, Robert Brown.", "W: And your credit card details.", "M: Yes, it's a Visa Card..." ]	[ { "answer": "On Sunday the 11th.", "choice": [ "On Saturday the 10th.", "On Sunday the 11th.", "On Friday the 10th." ], "question": "When does the man decide to return?" }, { "answer": "Three and a half hours.", "choice": [ "Two and a half hours.", "Three hours.", "Three and a half hours." ], "question": "How long will the flight take?" }, { "answer": "A travel agent.", "choice": [ "A travel agent.", "An operator.", "A ticket collector." ], "question": "Who is the woman speaker?" } ]	4-374
[ "W: My mother sits in front of the TV for hours every evening.", "M: Well, TV has that effect on a lot of people. It takes people away from reading, talking and walking." ]	[ { "answer": "It makes people less active.", "choice": [ "It helps people kill time.", "It makes people less active.", "It keeps people well-informed." ], "question": "What does the man think of watching TV?" } ]	9-18
[ "W: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.", "M: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six." ]	[ { "answer": "He liked writing when he was a child.", "choice": [ "He liked writing when he was a child.", "He enjoyed reading stories in Reader's Digest.", "He used to be an editor of Reader's Digest." ], "question": "What do we learn about the man from the conversation?" } ]	5-454
[ "W: May I help you?", "M: Yes, I'd like to try on some sports jackets. I prefer something like the one I'm wearing." ]	[ { "answer": "In a shop.", "choice": [ "In a shop.", "At a tailor's shop.", "In a classroom." ], "question": "Where are the two speakers?" } ]	3-73
[ "W: Peter, how is the weather now? Is it still raining?", "M: No, but there's still lots of clouds. The weatherman said the sun wouldn't come out until next week." ]	[ { "answer": "It's cloudy.", "choice": [ "It's sunny.", "It's rainy.", "It's cloudy." ], "question": "What is the weather like now?" } ]	4-1348
[ "M: You haven't got the date fixed for the job interview yet, have you?", "W: There is a long waiting list, I have to wait until my name gets to the top." ]	[ { "answer": "She is expecting a job interview.", "choice": [ "Her name is on the top of the list.", "She will be the last to be interviewed.", "She is expecting a job interview." ], "question": "What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?" } ]	5-195
[ "M: We are glad to have Dr. Garfield to talk to us today about dreams. Let me start by asking the first question. Does everyone dream?", "W: It appears that everyone does. Mostly when people say that they never dream, what they really mean is that they don't remember their dreams or they don't think their dreams are important. The reason behind is that they might have been made fun of with a child when they first reported their dreams or it was so frightening that they just turned off dreaming completely. The other day, someone named Davis came to me and said that he used to be a great dreamer, but suddenly he stopped having dreams. I asked him what it happened. It turned out that his brother died by heart attack and he never expected that such a terrible thing would happen to a young person. Generally, when there was some frightening event and dream about it was too terrible. People prefer not to dream about it. Actually the worst thing you can do is stop dreaming. Because it means that the bad experience would be too painful to even appear in dreams. As long as you dream about it and even the dream is frightening, your mind is working on it. My personal opinion about what dreams do is that they help us deal with our problems. We see certain patterns take place in dreams. When a person is hurt deep inside, when a person is seriously ill or when a person has been really sad, if people turn off their dreams totally, it means they don't love themselves to even think about it." ]	[ { "answer": "They forget about their dreams.", "choice": [ "They forget about their dreams.", "They don't want to tell the truth.", "They have no bad experiences." ], "question": "Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield?" }, { "answer": "He was too sad about his brother's death", "choice": [ "He got a serious heart attack.", "He was too sad about his brother's death", "He was frightened by a terrible dream." ], "question": "Why did Davis stop having dreams?" }, { "answer": "It is very useful.", "choice": [ "It is very useful.", "It makes things worse.", "It prevents the mind from working." ], "question": "What is Dr Garfield's opinion about dreaming?" }, { "answer": "To stay away from their problems.", "choice": [ "To sleep better.", "To recover from illnesses.", "To stay away from their problems." ], "question": "Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?" } ]	4-1428
[ "W: You can't wear that, John. It's black.", "M: What's wrong with a black shirt, everybody has a black shirt.", "W: It doesn't look like going to a party." ]	[ { "answer": "The color is not suitable.", "choice": [ "The size is not large enough.", "The material is not good.", "The color is not suitable." ], "question": "What does the woman think of the shirt for the party?" } ]	4-1387
[ "M: Did you hear what Fred did last night?", "W: No,not yet. What happened to him?", "M: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight with his brother. Well, he got so mad that he drove his car straight into the front of a drugstore.", "W: What do you mean?", "M: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely destroyed. I actually saw it just now as I walked by. The car is still inside the store.", "W: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?", "M: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt." ]	[ { "answer": "His brother.", "choice": [ "His brother.", "The policeman.", "The storekeeper." ], "question": "Who did Fred have a fight with last night?" }, { "answer": "The drugstore was destroyed by Fred.", "choice": [ "Fred was slightly hurt.", "The car was moved away by the policemen.", "The drugstore was destroyed by Fred." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]	4-70
[ "M: Hello, may I speak to Andrew, please?", "W: Oh, hold on a second, I'll check for you." ]	[ { "answer": "We are not sure.", "choice": [ "Yes, he is.", "No, he isn't.", "We are not sure." ], "question": "Is Andrew in?" } ]	11-216
[ "W: I hope you like the book I lent you. I wasn't sure if you'd be interested.", "M: I had the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn't put it down." ]	[ { "answer": "Very interesting.", "choice": [ "Quite difficult.", "Very interesting.", "Too simple." ], "question": "What does the man think of the book?" } ]	4-1450
[ "M: Are you really leaving for Hongkong tomorrow morning?", "W: Yeah, I guess so. I got the air tickets. I can't wait to see Bill there." ]	[ { "answer": "She's flying to Hong Kong.", "choice": [ "She's flying to Hong Kong.", "She's going to buy an air ticket.", "She's going to say good-bye to Bill." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do?" } ]	5-747
[ "W: Hi, Li Hua. How is everything?", "M: Not bad, except for my toothache." ]	[ { "answer": "He has got a toothache.", "choice": [ "He has got a toothache.", "He has got a backache.", "He has got a headache." ], "question": "What's wrong with Li Hua?" } ]	2-112
[ "F: Hurry, it's 9 o'clock.", "M: You forgot. Our clock is 20 minutes quick!" ]	[ { "answer": "8:40.", "choice": [ "8:40.", "9:00.", "9:20." ], "question": "What time is it?" } ]	11-66
[ "M: I heard you had a car accident. Did you get hurt?", "W: I'm all right. It's going to cost me a fortune to get my car fixed.", "M: Why not buy a new one?" ]	[ { "answer": "Purchase another car", "choice": [ "Consult a repair shop.", "Purchase another car", "Fix the car herself." ], "question": "What does the man suggest the woman do?" } ]	7-362
[ "M: If it rains, we can't go out to the park tomorrow.", "F: Don't worry, I think it won't." ]	[ { "answer": "The plan.", "choice": [ "The flim.", "The plan.", "The work." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]	12-489
[ "W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?", "M: I'd like to buy a blue jacket. Do you have any blue jackets?", "W: Yes. What size do you wear?", "M: I want Size M.", "W: Here you are. Try it on and see whether it is all right for you.", "M: It's all right. I like it very much. How much is it?", "W: 360 Yuan.", "M: Oh. That's a bit expensive. Do you have any other kind? I want a cheaper one.", "W: What about this one? It's only 120 Yuan.", "M: OK. I'll take this one. Here is the money." ]	[ { "answer": "Shop assistant and customer", "choice": [ "Shop assistant and customer", "Wife and husband", "Waitress and customer." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "A blue jacket with Size M.", "choice": [ "A black jacket with Size M.", "A blue jacket with Size M.", "A blue jacket with Size S." ], "question": "What does the man want?" }, { "answer": "The one worth 120 yuan.", "choice": [ "The one worth 240 yuan.", "The one worth 120 yuan.", "The one worth 360 yuan." ], "question": "Which does the man buy at last?" } ]	3-209
[ "M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one or the second one?", "W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save up the money on the maintenance." ]	[ { "answer": "Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.", "choice": [ "Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.", "They may save some money for the time being.", "She is happy with the price set by the seller." ], "question": "What does the woman say about the reason for her choice?" } ]	5-238
[ "W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.", "M: What are you studying now?", "W: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this. semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French.", "M: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours.", "W: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm.", "M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer.", "W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training?", "M: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course.", "W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help.", "M: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department." ]	[ { "answer": "Chairman of the journalism Department.", "choice": [ "Chairman of the journalism Department.", "Lecturer in Speech Communication.", "Professor of Business Administration." ], "question": "What is probably the man's position?" }, { "answer": "Journalism 121.", "choice": [ "English sociology.", "Journalism 121.", "Freshman French." ], "question": "What does she have to take before she begins practical training?" }, { "answer": "5.", "choice": [ "3.", "4.", "5." ], "question": "How many courses did she take last semester?" }, { "answer": "The sophomore year.", "choice": [ "The junior year.", "The sophomore year.", "The senior year." ], "question": "What year is the woman going to be in?" } ]	17-233
[ "M: Hello, Macy Agency.", "W: Good morning. I'd like to book a return ticket from London to Paris on Monday, July 14th, please.", "M: Yes, Madam. We have a flight at 14: 30, Is that suitable?", "W: Oh, that's fine. And how much will that cost, please?", "M: The price is $ 420 for the return flight.", "W: Good. Which airport does the flight leave from?", "M: It leaves from Heathrow Airport. Check in time is one hour before departure.", "W: My name is Susan Smith. Can I pick up the ticket tomorrow morning?", "M: Sure, we'll have it ready soon, so come whenever you like after that.", "W: Thank you.", "M: You are welcome." ]	[ { "answer": "To Paris.", "choice": [ "To London.", "To Paris.", "To Heathrow." ], "question": "Where does the flight go?" }, { "answer": "$ 210.", "choice": [ "$ 420.", "$ 320.", "$ 210." ], "question": "How much is the one-way flight?" }, { "answer": "Anytime she likes to.", "choice": [ "Tomorrow.", "Anytime she likes to.", "The day after tomorrow." ], "question": "What time can the woman get the ticket?" } ]	3-63
[ "F: Mary is becoming rather worried about her mother's health.", "M: Yes...me too." ]	[ { "answer": "Mary's mother's health.", "choice": [ "Mary's health.", "Mary's mother's health.", "It wasn't mentioned." ], "question": "What did the man worried about?" } ]	12-382
[ "A: Morning, Keven!", "K: Morning, Adams. Would you like to have a look at this watch? It doesn't keep good time." ]	[ { "answer": "To help him repair the watch", "choice": [ "To tell him the right time", "To help him repair the watch", "To buy him a new watch" ], "question": "What did Keven ask Adams to do?" } ]	12-328
[ "M: My radio doesn't work. What do you think I should do?", "W: Why not call Mr. White?" ]	[ { "answer": "Mr. White can fix the radio.", "choice": [ "Mr. White can fix the radio.", "The woman's radio is broken.", "The man doesn't want to go to work." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]	4-455
[ "W: Good morning, sir. May I help you?", "M: Oh, yes. I'm looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8.", "W: Are you looking for a pair for yourself?", "M: No. It's for my 17-year-old son.", "W: OK. Follow me, please...What do you think of this pair?", "M: They look nice. How much are they?", "W: They are 40 dollars, but I can give you a 10 percent discount.", "M: Good." ]	[ { "answer": "Size 8.", "choice": [ "Size 7", "Size 8.", "Size 10." ], "question": "What size shoes does the man's son wear?" }, { "answer": "$36.", "choice": [ "$32.", "$36.", "$40." ], "question": "How much will the man pay?" } ]	7-184
[ "M: What would you like for dessert? I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.", "W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours." ]	[ { "answer": "She'll go without dessert.", "choice": [ "She'll have some chocolate cake.", "She'll take a look at the menu.", "She'll go without dessert." ], "question": "What would the woman most probably do?" } ]	5-111
[ "M: How did your parents like the play?", "W: My mother thought the language was terrible, but my father liked it." ]	[ { "answer": "The mother didn't like it, but the father did.", "choice": [ "They both liked it.", "Neither liked it.", "The mother didn't like it, but the father did." ], "question": "What did the woman's parents think about the play?" } ]	14-335
[ "M: I feel so stressed out right now! Work has been crazy lately. I need to relax.", "W: Just sit down, and I'll get you a Coke and a sandwich, OK?" ]	[ { "answer": "Have a rest.", "choice": [ "Have a rest.", "Finish his work.", "Get something to eat." ], "question": "What does the man want to do?" } ]	7-15
[ "M: Air pollution is so bad in this city. I think the government should stop people from driving cars on certain days.", "W: You have a point. Air pollution is a problem. But not letting people drive on certain days is a bad idea. People have to go to work by car.", "M: I'm afraid I don't agree with you there. Reducing air pollution is really important. People are so used to driving that they don't think about ways to do things. If we stop them from driving on certain days, maybe they could think of new ways to get around.", "W: I see your point. But I still think it wouldn't be possible to stop people from driving." ]	[ { "answer": "A way to improve air quality.", "choice": [ "A way to improve air quality.", "A problem with traffic rules.", "A suggestion for city planning." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" }, { "answer": "Limiting the use of cars.", "choice": [ "Limiting the use of cars.", "Encouraging people to walk.", "Warning drivers of air pollution." ], "question": "What does the man suggest?" }, { "answer": "It's impractical.", "choice": [ "It's interesting.", "It's worth trying.", "It's impractical." ], "question": "What does the woman think about the man's idea?" } ]	4-1407
[ "M: Shall we go to the company picnic?", "W: I'd like to, but I really can't make it on August 6th." ]	[ { "answer": "She can't go to the picnic.", "choice": [ "She is free on August 6th.", "She can't go to the picnic.", "She will help the man with the picnic." ], "question": "What is true about the woman?" } ]	4-452
[ "W: Both Sally and Windy live on the 16th floor. Am I right?", "M: No. Sally lives on the 15th floor, while Windy and I live on the 16th floor." ]	[ { "answer": "On the 15th floor.", "choice": [ "On the 16th floor.", "On the 15th floor.", "On the same floor with the man." ], "question": "Where does Sally live?" } ]	14-182
[ "W: Do you want to show me your new book?", "M: I will show you next week." ]	[ { "answer": "Next week.", "choice": [ "Next week.", "Today.", "Tuesday." ], "question": "When can the woman see the new book?" } ]	12-466
[ "M: So strange, I was cut off in the middle of the conversation. I called the operator, but no one answered.", "W: You may try again." ]	[ { "answer": "Making a telephone call.", "choice": [ "Making a telephone call.", "Talking to the operator.", "Operating a computer." ], "question": "What was the man doing just now?" } ]	4-756
[ "W: I'm awfully sorry, but I've knocked over that display of bowls over there.", "M: Oh, dear! Well, it's all right, madam. We'll see to it." ]	[ { "answer": "At a department store.", "choice": [ "At home.", "At a department store.", "At school." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take pl ace?" } ]	4-534
[ "M: Hello, Susan.", "W: Macman Dossor, my favorite customer. How are you?", "M: I'm fine. I heard you weren't well.", "W: Well, I was away for a couple of weeks. But I an, fine now. Er, you were going to the States, weren't you?", "M: Well, I didn't make it. What I've been doing is reorganizing the whole department nonstop since I saw you, and I just haven't had a moment to myself. This is the first time I've been in here since Christmas.", "W: Well, it's good to see you again. Are you ready to order?" ]	[ { "answer": "The man has been busy.", "choice": [ "The man has been to the States.", "The man has been busy.", "The man has been ill." ], "question": "Why haven't they seen each other lately?" }, { "answer": "To have dinner.", "choice": [ "To report for duty.", "To do business.", "To have dinner." ], "question": "Why does the man come to the place?" } ]	15-58
[ "Lisa: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car.", "Frank: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars.", "Lisa: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy?", "Frank: Possibly.", "Lisa: Then you're looking for relative happiness.", "Frank: Ok, Lisa, what do you think is happiness?", "Lisa: Well, through the centuries, people have offered quite different definitions of happiness such as happy people were married women and single men, or happiness meant serf-gratification, or happiness could be achieved by eating less or eating more.", "Frank: So happiness is rather elusive?", "Lisa: I think the happiest people are those who find joy in their daily lives, and who enjoy their friendships, families, work and hobbies.", "Frank: You mean they are not bothered by the desire to get something more, something new, something better?", "Lisa: You couldn't be more correct. One more thing, Frank, if you are happy, you may not be satisfied with your life.", "Frank: What do you mean?", "Lisa: Happiness often means how happy you feel with your life now. Satisfaction often means that people have to take a step back from their lives and look at them in general." ]	[ { "answer": "you are happier than others", "choice": [ "you have a wealth of material goods", "you are as happy as others", "you are happier than others" ], "question": "Relative happiness means ______." }, { "answer": "They varied greatly.", "choice": [ "They were based on self-gratification.", "They varied greatly.", "They were based on lifestyles." ], "question": "What is true of the past definitions of happiness?" }, { "answer": "disagree with", "choice": [ "misunderstand", "be uncertain about", "disagree with" ], "question": "Lisa seems to ______ the past definitions of happiness." }, { "answer": "Yes.", "choice": [ "Yes.", "No.", "Not mentioned." ], "question": "Does Lisa agree with what Frank said about her understanding of the happiest people?" }, { "answer": "has to do with one's overall life", "choice": [ "is easier to achieve", "has to do with one's overall life", "is less complicated" ], "question": "Unlike happiness, satisfaction ______." } ]	20-46
[ "W: Shall we have an English test this afternoon?", "M: It is postponed because the teacher has attend a meeting." ]	[ { "answer": "There won't be a test this afternoon.", "choice": [ "The teacher postpone the meeting.", "There won't be a test this afternoon.", "The students will be attending the meeting." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation" } ]	5-927
[ "F: We are going to visit the flower exhibition tomorrow.", "M: Are you? May I join you?" ]	[ { "answer": "Visit the flower exhibition.", "choice": [ "Visit the flower exhibition.", "Visit the floor exhibition.", "Visit the book exhibition." ], "question": "What is the woman probably going to do tomorrow?" } ]	12-485
[ "W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask, if you don't mind.", "M: Not at all. Go ahead.", "W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?", "M: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.", "W: When and where is this conference being held?", "M: It's being held in the first three weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California.", "W: Who will pay your expenses?", "M: The University of California. Here is the official letter of invitation.", "W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?", "M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.", "W: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then.", "M: Thank you." ]	[ { "answer": "In mid-January.", "choice": [ "In early January.", "In mid-January.", "In early February." ], "question": "When does the man want to leave for America?" }, { "answer": "Am embassy staff.", "choice": [ "A scientist.", "A reporter.", "Am embassy staff." ], "question": "What is probably the woman's job?" } ]	4-964
[ "M: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?", "W: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.", "M: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.", "W: Hmm... so do I.", "M: Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores.", "M: That sounds interesting.", "W: Yes.", "M: Let's see.", "W: You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings.", "M: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?", "W: It's 798-3455." ]	[ { "answer": "Surfing the Internet.", "choice": [ "Reading newspapers.", "looking for jobs.", "Surfing the Internet." ], "question": "What was the woman probably doing?" }, { "answer": "Because the employee has to work Saturdays and Sundays.", "choice": [ "Because it was to sell clothes and stuff.", "Because the employee has to work Saturdays and Sundays.", "Because it was to sell children's books." ], "question": "Why did the man dislike the first job?" } ]	14-87
[ "W: You've got your apartment furnished, haven't you?", "M: Yes, I bought some furniture in the used furniture market. It was a real bargain." ]	[ { "answer": "The furniture he bought was very cheap.", "choice": [ "It's too expensive to get the apartment furnished.", "The furniture he bought was very cheap.", "The apartment was provided with some old furniture." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	7-66
[ "M: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there?", "W: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling." ]	[ { "answer": "Traveling around.", "choice": [ "Traveling around.", "Studying at a school.", "Looking after her aunt." ], "question": "How will Susan spend most of her time in France?" } ]	4-1366
[ "M: The skirt is beautiful. I want to buy it for Jane.", "W: OK. But you'd better send another thing to Jane's brother, or he will angry." ]	[ { "answer": "Send gifts to Jane and her brother.", "choice": [ "Send gifts to Jane and her brother.", "Do not get angry.", "Send gifts to Jane's brother." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest that the man should do?" } ]	21-60
[ "W: The children want to stay longer to see the panda.", "M: OK. Let them have a good time here." ]	[ { "answer": "In the zoo.", "choice": [ "At the cinema.", "In the garden.", "In the zoo." ], "question": "Where does the conversation most probably take place?" } ]	4-781
[ "W: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam?", "M: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day.", "W: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally.", "M: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long.", "W: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things.", "M: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have.", "W: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well.", "M: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed." ]	[ { "answer": "They are students preparing for the coming college entrance exam.", "choice": [ "They are students preparing for the coming college entrance exam.", "They are students preparing for the final exams.", "They are colleagues." ], "question": "Who are the two speakers?" }, { "answer": "They suffer both physically and mentally.", "choice": [ "They only suffer mentally.", "They only suffer physically.", "They suffer both physically and mentally." ], "question": "What can we tell from the conversation?" }, { "answer": "To have time for sports, films and so on.", "choice": [ "To get more knowledge.", "Net to make their parents disappointed.", "To have time for sports, films and so on." ], "question": "Which of the following is NOT the reason for their going to college?" } ]	14-346
[ "W: I'm taking Prof. Barn's course next semester. Anything I need to know about it?", "M: If I were you, I'd take careful notes. Her exams are based on her lectures." ]	[ { "answer": "Pay attention to what is said in class.", "choice": [ "Take a course from another professor.", "Concentrate on the textbook, not the lectures.", "Pay attention to what is said in class." ], "question": "What advice does the man give the woman?" } ]	20-43
[ "M: I'd like to find a job.", "W: We have several part-time jobs available here, Would you like to look through the list?", "M: Yes, thank you. I'd like to apply for the job at the computer center.", "W: Please fill out the form." ]	[ { "answer": "He wants to be with the computer center.", "choice": [ "He wants to be with the computer center.", "He wants to work at a computer service company.", "He wants to work in the computer market department." ], "question": "What job is the man looking for?" } ]	16-62
[ "M: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!", "W: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake." ]	[ { "answer": "An apple.", "choice": [ "An apple.", "Vegetables.", "Chocolate cake." ], "question": "What will the boy probably eat next?" } ]	4-1138
[ "F: I should have told Alice the news.", "M: It's not your fault. If I were you, I wouldn't tell her either." ]	[ { "answer": "No.", "choice": [ "Yes.", "No.", "We don't know." ], "question": "Did the woman tell Alice the news?" } ]	12-340
[ "M: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you?", "W: I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly don't think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight?", "M: He just said the usual stuff, like \"eat less and exercise more\". I guess I could cut out soda...", "W: Maybe you should cut out the sweets.", "M: I eat sweets when I'm stressed out, so that's going to be hard. I guess I should go to the gym tomorrow. I'm a member, but I never go.", "W: I thought we were going to that new restaurant tomorrow after work. We've been talking about it for weeks.", "M: Well, it's probably not healthy for me to be going out to eat, you know? The gym seems like a smarter choice. Come to think of it, maybe I'll go to the grocery store tonight and stock up on healthy options, too." ]	[ { "answer": "Stop eating the sweets.", "choice": [ "Stop eating the sweets.", "Give up soda.", "Exercise more." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest the man do?" }, { "answer": "To the gym.", "choice": [ "To the grocery store.", "Out to dinner.", "To the gym." ], "question": "Where will the man go tomorrow?" }, { "answer": "Losing weight.", "choice": [ "Losing weight.", "Healthy meals.", "A new restaurant." ], "question": "What is the conversation mainly about?" } ]	4-1100
[ "W: Do you want your son to be a dancer?", "M: Not really. I expect him to manage my store when I retire." ]	[ { "answer": "He is a storekeeper.", "choice": [ "He is a storekeeper.", "He is a manager.", "He is a salesman." ], "question": "What do you think the man's job is?" } ]	3-247
[ "W: Well, this must be the National Library.", "M: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says \"Closed Tuesdays\".", "W: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.", "M: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.", "W: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after tomorrow then?", "M: It's Ok with me." ]	[ { "answer": "On Thursday.", "choice": [ "On Tuesday.", "On Wednesday.", "On Thursday." ], "question": "When will they visit the National Library?" } ]	9-79
[ "M: Would you hurry up? The film starts at 8:00.", "W: So we still have one hour to get there." ]	[ { "answer": "7:00.", "choice": [ "7:00.", "8:00.", "8:30." ], "question": "What time is it now?" } ]	12-460
[ "M: Is tomorrow your birthday, Juliet?", "W: No, four days away. It's March 28 today.", "M: Oh, sorry. I remember it now." ]	[ { "answer": "April 1.", "choice": [ "March 28.", "March 29.", "April 1." ], "question": "What day is the woman's birthday?" } ]	7-107
[ "M: Shall we go to the airport to meet Dr. Smith this afternoon?", "W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. He has put off his trip." ]	[ { "answer": "He has changed his plan.", "choice": [ "He has changed his plan.", "He has canceled his trip.", "He is arriving this afternoon." ], "question": "What do we know about Dr. Smith?" } ]	21-130
[ "W: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to Central Square?", "M: Take the second turn on the right and there you are." ]	[ { "answer": "She will take two turnings.", "choice": [ "She will go on foot.", "She will take two turnings.", "She will go by bus." ], "question": "How will the woman go to Central Square?" } ]	21-220
[ "W: May I have this prescription filled here? I have a terrible stomachache.", "M: Yes, but you'll have a 15-minute wait." ]	[ { "answer": "A drug store.", "choice": [ "A drug store.", "A supermarket.", "A department store." ], "question": "Where did the conversation most probably take place?" } ]	21-29
[ "W: How can I get to the airport?", "M: You can go there by underground, by bus or by taxi. The underground is the quickest. But the bus is the cheapest." ]	[ { "answer": "By underground.", "choice": [ "By taxi.", "By bus.", "By underground." ], "question": "Which is the quickest way to the airport?" } ]	4-703
[ "M: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you?", "W: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director.", "M: Really? What does that involve?", "W: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university.", "M: Only postgraduates?", "W: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.", "M: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or...", "W: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.", "M: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?", "W: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.", "M: Oh, I see.", "W: So I've done different types of things.", "M: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something...", "W: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I'll be doing an entirely different job. There's going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-I'll miss my contact with students." ]	[ { "answer": "Assistant director.", "choice": [ "Assistant director.", "Assistant professor.", "Director." ], "question": "What is the woman's present position?" }, { "answer": "Nearly half were from overseas.", "choice": [ "Nearly half were from overseas.", "They were only from African countries.", "They were only from the Far East and Middle East." ], "question": "What do we learn about the postgraduates enrolled last year in the woman's university?" }, { "answer": "There will be less dealing with students.", "choice": [ "There will be less community work.", "There will be less dealing with students.", "There will be more dealing with students." ], "question": "What will the woman's new job be like?" } ]	18-17
[ "W: You've sold your car. You don't need one?", "M: Not really. I've never liked driving anyway. Now we've moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite conveniently." ]	[ { "answer": "The man used to own a car.", "choice": [ "The man enjoys traveling by car.", "The man lives far from the subway.", "The man used to own a car." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation?" } ]	5-60
[ "W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?", "M: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask?", "W: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in.", "M: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where?", "W: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It's the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail.", "M: Yes, I did put that in my e-mail.", "W: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position.", "M: What about the pay and the hours?", "W: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon.", "M: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife.", "W: Why don't you come here tomorrow?", "M: OK, I'll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye!" ]	[ { "answer": "To introduce a job.", "choice": [ "To introduce a job.", "To set up a laboratory.", "To go to a college." ], "question": "Why did the woman call Mr. Johnson?" }, { "answer": "Johnson e-mailed them.", "choice": [ "Johnson phoned them.", "Johnson e-mailed them.", "Johnson telegrammed them." ], "question": "How did the Job Center know Johnson was looking for a job?" }, { "answer": "To go to the Job Center tomorrow.", "choice": [ "To take the job.", "To talk to his wife.", "To go to the Job Center tomorrow." ], "question": "What did Mr. Johnson decide?" } ]	4-1200
[ "M: Lily,do you have the time?", "W: Oh, my watch stopped again. And I just got a new battery.", "M: Why don't you take it to the clock shop? They can check it for you, and the price is pretty reasonable." ]	[ { "answer": "The clock shop can probably repair the woman's watch.", "choice": [ "He knows what's wrong with the watch.", "The woman needs to buy another new battery.", "The clock shop can probably repair the woman's watch." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]	4-234
[ "W: Are you ready to order now, Sir?", "M: Yes. I'll have tomato soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and peas." ]	[ { "answer": "In a restaurant.", "choice": [ "In a restaurant.", "In a shop.", "In a vegetable market." ], "question": "Where did this conversation most probably take place?" } ]	3-178
[ "M: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.", "W: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a hit too bright for me." ]	[ { "answer": "She thinks red is too bright for her.", "choice": [ "She thinks it's too crazy to wear red.", "She thinks red is not fashionable.", "She thinks red is too bright for her." ], "question": "Why doesn't the woman buy the red dress?" } ]	21-224
[ "M: Did you have a good time at the party?", "F: Our car broke down and we didn't get there." ]	[ { "answer": "She didn't go to the party.", "choice": [ "She didn't go to the party.", "She was late.", "She had a good time." ], "question": "What happened to the woman?" } ]	12-585
[ "W: What are you doing here?", "M: I'm preparing my fishing tools.", "W: What for?", "M: I'm going to fish with some of my friends.", "W: Are you fond of fishing?", "M: Yes. I like fishing after school and on Sundays.", "W: When did you get such a hobby?", "M: Long ago. You know, my father is fond of and very good at fishing. When I was a child, he took me to the riverside to see him fishing. I found fishing very interesting then. Well, what's your hobby?", "W: I'm very interested in making home movies. But I haven't got a movie camera.", "M: I also like taking photos and I have a Japanese-made camera.", "W: I take a lot of photos, too. But I'm more interested in the history of film, so I really enjoy using a film camera. I'll buy one of my own someday." ]	[ { "answer": "He is preparing for fishing.", "choice": [ "He is fishing.", "He is preparing for fishing.", "He is taking photos." ], "question": "What is the man doing now?" }, { "answer": "See his father fishing.", "choice": [ "Fish with his friends.", "See his father fishing.", "Play with his friends." ], "question": "What did the man usually do as a child?" }, { "answer": "She likes making home movies.", "choice": [ "She likes making home movies.", "She likes fishing.", "She likes taking photos." ], "question": "What's the woman's hobby?" }, { "answer": "Buy a movie camera.", "choice": [ "Buy a movie camera.", "Learn to fish.", "Change her hobby." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do in the future?" } ]	16-7

[ "W: Hey, you have so many clocks in your bedroom. Are you crazy or what?", "M: No, I'm a heavy sleeper. I want to make sure I can wake up in the morning." ]

[ { "answer": "He has difficulty waking up.", "choice": [ "He gets up late every day.", "He likes collecting clocks.", "He has difficulty waking up." ], "question": "What do we know about the man?" } ]

9-63

[ "W: Were you hurt in the accident?", "M: I was shocked at the time, but wasn't hurt at all. My bike was totally damaged though." ]

[ { "answer": "He was unharmed.", "choice": [ "He has got a heart attack.", "He was unharmed.", "He was badly hurt." ], "question": "What do we know about the man?" } ]

5-646

[ "W: Do you often go to cinema?", "M: Yes, I usually go there once a week." ]

[ { "answer": "Once a week.", "choice": [ "Once a week.", "Twice a week.", "Three times a week." ], "question": "How often does the man go to cinema?" } ]

12-2

[ "M: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street.", "W: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street.", "M: Thank you. I'm looking for a bank.", "W: There are lots of banks on Park Street. Do you want to change your money?", "M: Yes. Which bank do you suggest?", "W: You could try the New City Bank. It's next to the big church.", "M: And is there a post office near here?", "W: Yes. See that big new shopping center? There is one on the first floor.", "M: Oh, thank you very much.", "W: You are welcome." ]

[ { "answer": "Two.", "choice": [ "One.", "Two.", "Three." ], "question": "How many corners does the man have to turn?" }, { "answer": "He wants to change his money.", "choice": [ "He wants to keep some money.", "He wants to change his money.", "He wants to borrow some money." ], "question": "What will the man want to find a bank for?" }, { "answer": "In the big new shopping center.", "choice": [ "On the left of the big new shopping center.", "On the right of the big new shopping center.", "In the big new shopping center." ], "question": "Where is the post office?" } ]

3-249

[ "M: What are you doing with two computers on your desk? You can't possibly be using both.", "W: Sure I can. It's something I learned from reading about Bill Gates. I've found that I can increase my productivity like this." ]

[ { "answer": "She wants to be more efficient.", "choice": [ "She is reading about Bill Gates.", "She wants to be more efficient.", "She just came up with the idea herself." ], "question": "Why is the woman using two computers?" } ]

4-1151

[ "Interviewer: Right then, Roger, what made you take off to the country in the first place?", "Roger: Well, I suppose any one who moves to the country wants their life to be different in some way. I mean, if you have always lived in a city, as I had, then something must happen to make you want to move. In my case I was made redundant, and, when it came to looking around for a new job, I just couldn't face going back into an office again. So I sat down and thought about what I'd really like to do.", "Interviewer: And that, I suppose, turned out to be something in the country?", "Roger: No, initially I didn't think of moving, but just of getting a different kind of job, you know social work with kids or old people, that kind of tiring.", "Interviewer: So what happened, why didn't you?", "Roger: Well, I hadn't got any of the right qualifications, and it would have taken me two years to get qualified and I certainly didn't want to go back to formal education again.", "Interviewer: Couldn't you have learned while on the job sort of picked it up as you went along?", "Roger: No, you have to have a diploma. Anyway, after talking it over with friends who had moved out I thought I'd like to give it a try--after all, a change of scene...", "Interviewer: Is better than.., yes, we all know that. So, where did you go when you did decide to move?", "Roger: I went right out to Shropshire. After all I thought if you're going to go rural you might as well do it properly. The first problem though was how I was going to make a living. There are fewer jobs in the country, so I decided to start up on my own.", "Interviewer: That's pretty ambitious, a townie moving off to the depths of the country and setting up his own business. How did you start, had you got any skills?", "Roger: I'd always had a garden and grown some vegetables and flowers, you know, usual things, salad stuff, carrots, peas, beans, a bit of fruit, some roses.., so I thought of a small holding, a kind of small farm. But when I looked at the prices to buy, I changed my mind; I didn't have that kind of money.", "Interviewer: OK, a farm's out--so what's next?", "Roger: I settled on a nursery and bought my way into a partnership with a..." ]

[ { "answer": "Because he lost his job.", "choice": [ "Because he liked working with the children.", "Because he lost his job.", "Because he hated being a clerk." ], "question": "Why did the man go to live in the country?" }, { "answer": "Because he didn't have a diploma.", "choice": [ "Because he didn't have a diploma.", "Because he wanted to change to another job.", "Because he went to the countryside." ], "question": "Why did the man give up the idea of being a social worker?" }, { "answer": "He didn't buy a small holding.", "choice": [ "He moved to another country.", "He didn't buy a small holding.", "He studied for a social diploma for two years." ], "question": "What is true of the man?" }, { "answer": "finding means to live on", "choice": [ "finding a place to live", "buying a house", "finding means to live on" ], "question": "Having decided to move to the countryside, the first problem for the man was ______." }, { "answer": "good at gardening", "choice": [ "good at gardening", "quite experienced in dealing with kids", "anxious to start up his nursery in a small cottage" ], "question": "From the interview, we learn that the man was ______." } ]

20-39

[ "W: Have you heard what George has been saying about your work?", "M: Wow! That's really tough. He just bought it last month, didn't he?" ]

[ { "answer": "He doesn't care what George said.", "choice": [ "He's careless.", "He likes George very much.", "He doesn't care what George said." ], "question": "What do you think happened?" } ]

20-117

[ "M: Still feeling ill?", "W: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid.", "M: Do you have any idea what caused it?", "W: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner.", "M: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill.", "W: I know. But we've been here a week now. Anyway, I've been careful in the sun and I've been drinking bottled water.", "M: Then we'd better stay in the hotel today." ]

[ { "answer": "The hot weather.", "choice": [ "Bast night's dinner.", "The hot weather.", "Bottled wather." ], "question": "What does the man think is the cause of the woman's illness?" }, { "answer": "Husband and wife.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Doctor and patient.", "Guest and receptionist." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?" } ]

7-348

[ "M: The summer holiday is coming soon. Where are you going for your holiday?", "W: I'm going to Beijing. How about you?", "M: I haven't decided yet. But probably I'll find a part-time job to earn some money." ]

[ { "answer": "A plan for the coming summer holiday.", "choice": [ "A visit to Beijing during the summer holiday.", "Finding a part-time job during the summer holiday.", "A plan for the coming summer holiday." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]

4-664

[ "M: Oh, hi, Fred! I didn't know whether to save you a place or not. Why are you so late?", "M: It's our maths teacher. She always keeps us in class until ten past ten.", "W: Doesn't she know that you're supposed to get out at ten?", "M: I guess so. But she never looks at her watch. She just keeps talking.", "W: Don't the students complain about it? I would say something.", "M: No. Everybody is too polite.", "W: Well, you could try and talk to her.", "M: Maybe. But I'm afraid she might feel hurt.", "W: Well,it all depends on how and when you say it. If you tell her about it in a friendly way when she's not busy, she might be thankful. She might even ask you to remind her of the time in the future.", "M: Really? That would be wonderful. Thanks for your advice." ]

[ { "answer": "The maths class lasted longer than it should.", "choice": [ "He forgot to look at his watch.", "The maths teacher kept him in her office.", "The maths class lasted longer than it should." ], "question": "Why is the man late?" }, { "answer": "They don't want to hurt the teacher.", "choice": [ "They don't mind the teacher's keeping talking.", "They don't want to hurt the teacher.", "They prefer to learn more maths." ], "question": "What do we know about the students?" }, { "answer": "Talk to the maths teacher.", "choice": [ "Talk to the maths teacher.", "Remain silent about the problem.", "Refuse to go to the maths teacher's classes." ], "question": "What is the man most likely to do?" } ]

4-132

[ "M: Have you found the trouble with the car?", "W: Not yet. The engine works well. I'm checking over the wheels." ]

[ { "answer": "Repairing a car.", "choice": [ "Fixing an engine.", "Repairing a car.", "Cashing a check." ], "question": "What are the two speakers talking about?" } ]

21-85

[ "W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you going to attend the seminar on that day?", "M: Yes. But I haven't been able to get the ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine that the tickets may have already been sold out." ]

[ { "answer": "He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.", "choice": [ "He thinks that there won't be enough sets for everybody.", "He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.", "He thinks the seminar won't be open to the public." ], "question": "Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?" } ]

5-289

[ "M: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?", "W: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.", "M: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?", "W: Of course, what do you think I should do?", "M: I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of the things your mother prepared for you, and...", "W: And take exercise, right? A lot of people have told me the same thing, but somehow I just can't get up early in the morning.", "M: Well. Mother and I will help you. By the way, have you ever thought of arranging your weekend timetable, so you can go to the keep-fit club on the weekend?", "W: Yes, that sounds a good idea. Thanks a lot." ]

[ { "answer": "Daughter and father.", "choice": [ "Doctor and patient.", "Daughter and father.", "Teacher and student." ], "question": "What's the relationship between them?" }, { "answer": "She is putting on weight.", "choice": [ "She is putting on weight.", "She eats little these days.", "She is in poor health." ], "question": "What's Susan's problem?" }, { "answer": "Eat less and take exercises.", "choice": [ "Eat less and take exercises.", "Take medicine.", "Ask mother for advice." ], "question": "What does the man suggest she should do?" } ]

3-227

[ "W: This isn't the worst hotel that I've been in.", "M: It's nothing like what I've imagined." ]

[ { "answer": "She had other expectations.", "choice": [ "She imagined the hotel exactly.", "The man will not return.", "She had other expectations." ], "question": "What did the woman think?" } ]

16-125

[ "W: The movie was wonderful.", "M: Do you really think so?" ]

[ { "answer": "He doesn't like the movie.", "choice": [ "He doesn't like the movie.", "He agrees with the woman.", "He has nothing to say about it." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

11-215

[ "M: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.", "W: Where are we going to get that kind of money?", "M: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty reasonable.", "W: But I doubt we'll all be able to go. Remember there were 32 people in the band last year.", "M: We can make it. For our last trip, we got some money from some companies.", "W: Who was in charge of money raising?", "M: Mary. She took care of it last time." ]

[ { "answer": "Expenses of a concert tour.", "choice": [ "Expenses of a concert tour.", "A coming concert.", "A travel experience." ], "question": "What are the speakers mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "Take charge of money raising.", "choice": [ "Act as a director.", "Leave for a vacation.", "Take charge of money raising." ], "question": "What will Mary probably do?" } ]

7-130

[ "W: Where are you going?", "M: I'm going to the hospital so see Jane. She broke her leg and hasn't been in school for two days." ]

[ { "answer": "In the hospital", "choice": [ "At home", "In school", "In the hospital" ], "question": "Where is Jane now?" } ]

4-400

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

[ { "answer": "Two students.", "choice": [ "Two students.", "Two policemen.", "Two tourists." ], "question": "Who are talking?" } ]

11-241

[ "M: Hello, Nancy. This is Bob. How are you?", "W: Fine, thank you. A hit too busy though. You know, I'm trying to put everything in order in my new flat.", "M: Oh, I see. Well, I am wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow night. I think it will be good. And if I remember correctly, you did say you liked country music.", "W: Yes. That's fight. It's nice of you to ask, Bob. But I don't think I can. Mother has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go to the theatre together. In fact she's getting the tickets this evening.", "M: Oh, well, never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you are free next Saturday.", "W: Oh, I'd like to very much. But what time exactly?", "M: It starts at 7:30, I think.", "W: Oh, good. That'll be fine. The tennis match will be over by 5 o'clock, I'm sure.", "M: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets.", "W: Sure. Bye." ]

[ { "answer": "To invite her out for an evening concert.", "choice": [ "To ask if she's got the tickets.", "To invite her out for an evening concert.", "To offer his help with her new flat." ], "question": "Why did Bob call Nancy?" }, { "answer": "Watching a tennis match.", "choice": [ "Watching a tennis match.", "Cleaning up the new flat.", "Visiting a friend with Margaret." ], "question": "What will Nancy be doing next Saturday afternoon?" } ]

14-343

[ "F: What is in this box? It's so heavy.", "M: Oh, I put some books in it. Let me carry it." ]

[ { "answer": "He will carry the box.", "choice": [ "He will take out the books.", "He will carry the box.", "He will help the woman with the box." ], "question": "What will the man do?" } ]

12-125

[ "W: If I were you, I'd take the bus to work. Driving in that rush hour traffic is terrible.", "M: But, you know, by the time the bus gets to my stop, there aren't any seats left.", "W: Oh, I got it." ]

[ { "answer": "By car.", "choice": [ "By bus.", "By car.", "On foot." ], "question": "How does the man usually go to work?" } ]

4-741

[ "M: Hurry up, Mum. The taxi is waiting outside.", "W: Just a second, honey. I'll get some food in the kitchen. The meals on the train are terrible." ]

[ { "answer": "To the railway station.", "choice": [ "To a shop.", "To the railway station.", "To a restaurant." ], "question": "Where are the speakers going?" } ]

4-620

[ "M: Alice, do you know who's going to be in charge of the party, Mary or Jane?", "F: Neither Mary nor Jane is, the teacher has asked me to be in charge of it." ]

[ { "answer": "Alice", "choice": [ "Alice", "Mary", "Jane" ], "question": "Who's going to be in charge of the party?" } ]

13-163

[ "W: Do you enjoy your work? Do you enjoy meeting people?", "M: Yes. Sometimes. I've got to be honest. Sometimes.", "W: So, some people you like and some you don't?", "M: Yeah, it's like a lot of things, meeting the general public. You get good days, and you get bad days. But I do enjoy the job. I like the freedom of the job, being self-employed.", "W: Do you ever get difficult passengers?", "M: Yes, sometimes.", "W: What sort of things do they get up to?", "M: I would say sometimes a lot of difficult passengers are people who don't go in cabs a lot and they're unfamiliar with procedures, especially if you work nights. People drinking or the extras that would be included on the tariff after a certain time of night.", "W: You mean they argue with you over money?", "M: Yes, that can happen. Or the way.., the good thing is, people can argue about the way that you go to a certain route because they always know better. But nine times out of ten the route that they take you is far longer so, you know, they're the eventual losers.", "W: So if you do have a difficult passenger you want to get rid of what do you do?", "M: I'd stop the cab and tell them to get out.", "W: Does that often happen?", "M: Mmm, it's happened to me three times. And they've got out. So I, I myself haven't had a lot of problems with difficult people, you know.", "W: When you pick up tourists as passengers, what kind of places do they like to go to?", "M: Suppose the most famous landmark is Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, maybe Harrods; but certainly Buckingham Palace." ]

[ { "answer": "A taxi-driver.", "choice": [ "A taxi-driver.", "A bus driver.", "A policeman." ], "question": "What does the man do?" }, { "answer": "Freedom.", "choice": [ "Money.", "Freedom.", "Knowing different people." ], "question": "What does he like about his job?" }, { "answer": "Buckingham Palace.", "choice": [ "the Tower of London.", "Harrods.", "Buckingham Palace." ], "question": "People who visit London will certainly go to ______." } ]

19-2

[ "M: What did your doctor describe for you?", "W: Well, he said there is no need for me to take any medicine if I eat well-balanced meals." ]

[ { "answer": "The woman should choose the right foods.", "choice": [ "No medicine could solve the woman's problem.", "The woman should eat less to lose some weight.", "The woman should choose the right foods." ], "question": "What did the man do last year for his brother's birthday?" } ]

5-174

[ "F: I'm waiting for a friend.", "M: This is a taxi park. You can park in a car park. It's just around the corner." ]

[ { "answer": "She parked her car in a taxi park.", "choice": [ "She drove her taxi into a car park.", "She parked her car in a taxi park.", "She waited in a taxi for too long." ], "question": "What did the woman do?" } ]

12-575

[ "W: Derek, how is your knee today? Is it still giving you trouble?", "M: No, it feels a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was only a pull.", "W: Great. But why don't you take it easy today? Maybe just practice throwing. Don't do any running.", "M: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday's game?", "W: Yes, I have some films showing Michigan in the last three games. They're in my office. If you want to see them, you can.", "M: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to see what we are up against.", "W: Michigan has a strong team. We're in for a tough one. They are one of the top football teams in the counry now since they beat Iowa last weekend. Come to think of it, why don't you go ahead and check out the game films right now? And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days.", "M: All right. I'll be back tomorrow afternoon for full practice.", "W: OK. Here's the key to my office. The films are on my desk, and the projector is all set up." ]

[ { "answer": "Saturday's game.", "choice": [ "Saturday's game.", "Derek's injury.", "Michigan's game films." ], "question": "What are they mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "On the playing field.", "choice": [ "In the coach's office.", "On the playing field.", "At the doctor's office." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" }, { "answer": "To her office.", "choice": [ "To the hospital.", "To his home.", "To her office." ], "question": "Where does the woman tell the man to go?" } ]

4-1309

[ "W: It's December 11th. Is it Tuesday?", "M: No. It's Friday." ]

[ { "answer": "It's the 11th of December.", "choice": [ "It's Friday.", "It's October 12th.", "It's the 11th of December." ], "question": "What's the date today?" } ]

12-253

[ "W: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?", "M: Yeah, in fact, I read in a health magazine that you should drink two cups of lemon tea every day to fight stress.", "W: Lemon tea?", "M: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more relaxed. And also, you should eat low stress foods like apples and grapes.", "W: Sounds very strange, I guess hamburgers and French fries cause stress, right?", "M: Yep. Hamburgers are high stress food.", "W: Well, I guess I need to change my diet." ]

[ { "answer": "She feels very stressed.", "choice": [ "She feels headache.", "She feels frightened.", "She feels very stressed." ], "question": "What is the woman's real problem?" }, { "answer": "Apples and grapes.", "choice": [ "Apples and grapes.", "Hamburgers.", "French fries." ], "question": "What food is considered as low stress food?" }, { "answer": "To change her food.", "choice": [ "To eat less.", "To eat more.", "To change her food." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do?" } ]

4-157

[ "M: Are you ready to check out?", "W: Yes. You pay the bill and I'll call the desk and have our luggage taken out to the taxi." ]

[ { "answer": "In a hotel room.", "choice": [ "In a theatre.", "In a hotel room.", "In a restaurant." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?" } ]

14-263

[ "W: Jason worked as a secretary for three years. Then he became a newspaperman. After that he started writing novels.", "M: I know. And he has been doing nothing else ever since." ]

[ { "answer": "He's a novelist.", "choice": [ "He's a secretary.", "He's a novelist.", "He's a newspaperman." ], "question": "What is the man's occupation now?" } ]

14-27

[ "M: Pardon me. I asked for filet mignon.", "W: I'm sorry. I'll see that it's changed." ]

[ { "answer": "She brought the man the wrong dish.", "choice": [ "She brought the man the wrong dish.", "She wanted to change the dish he had ordered.", "She kept the man waiting for too long a time." ], "question": "Why did the woman apologize?" } ]

21-165

[ "W: Why don't you go to bed?", "M: I have to finish this homework first." ]

[ { "answer": "He has to finish his homework.", "choice": [ "He has to finish his homework.", "He doesn't know it is very late.", "His mother wants him to do homework." ], "question": "Why does the man stay up late?" } ]

21-63

[ "W: Dad, I can't find my magazines. Have you seen them?", "M: Oh, yes, they are on your desk." ]

[ { "answer": "They are on the desk.", "choice": [ "They are on the bed.", "They are under the chair.", "They are on the desk." ], "question": "Where are the magazines?" } ]

11-222

[ "M: How much is the note book?", "W: Three yuan for one, five yuan for two and seven yuan for three.", "M: Then. I'll take three." ]

[ { "answer": "Seven yuan.", "choice": [ "Three yuan.", "Five yuan.", "Seven yuan." ], "question": "How much should the man pay?" } ]

4-716

[ "W: Hello, Supertravel. How can I help you?", "M: I'd like some information about flights to Italy.", "W: Where do you want to go?", "M: Rome. I want to leave on Tuesday the 6th of May and come back on Saturday the 10th.", "W: It'll be much cheaper if you stay the Saturday night and come back on Sunday the 11th.", "M: OK then, I'll go from the 6th to the 11th. I'd like to fly early in the morning if possible.", "W: There's a flight leaving London at 8:30 on the 6th, getting to Rome at 12:00, and then for the return flight, there's one leaving at 9:00 getting to London at 12:30. Is that OK?", "M: Yes, that's fine. Did you say I'll get to Rome at 12:30 on the 6th of May?", "W: No, at 12:00. You leave at 8:30.", "M: And the flight back gets in at 12:30 on the 11th?", "W: That's right.", "M: How much does it cost?", "W: 195.", "M: OK, that's fine. I'd like to book a return ticket for those flights.", "W: Can I have your name please?", "M: Yes, Robert Brown.", "W: And your credit card details.", "M: Yes, it's a Visa Card..." ]

[ { "answer": "On Sunday the 11th.", "choice": [ "On Saturday the 10th.", "On Sunday the 11th.", "On Friday the 10th." ], "question": "When does the man decide to return?" }, { "answer": "Three and a half hours.", "choice": [ "Two and a half hours.", "Three hours.", "Three and a half hours." ], "question": "How long will the flight take?" }, { "answer": "A travel agent.", "choice": [ "A travel agent.", "An operator.", "A ticket collector." ], "question": "Who is the woman speaker?" } ]

4-374

[ "W: My mother sits in front of the TV for hours every evening.", "M: Well, TV has that effect on a lot of people. It takes people away from reading, talking and walking." ]

[ { "answer": "It makes people less active.", "choice": [ "It helps people kill time.", "It makes people less active.", "It keeps people well-informed." ], "question": "What does the man think of watching TV?" } ]

9-18

[ "W: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.", "M: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six." ]

[ { "answer": "He liked writing when he was a child.", "choice": [ "He liked writing when he was a child.", "He enjoyed reading stories in Reader's Digest.", "He used to be an editor of Reader's Digest." ], "question": "What do we learn about the man from the conversation?" } ]

5-454

[ "W: May I help you?", "M: Yes, I'd like to try on some sports jackets. I prefer something like the one I'm wearing." ]

[ { "answer": "In a shop.", "choice": [ "In a shop.", "At a tailor's shop.", "In a classroom." ], "question": "Where are the two speakers?" } ]

3-73

[ "W: Peter, how is the weather now? Is it still raining?", "M: No, but there's still lots of clouds. The weatherman said the sun wouldn't come out until next week." ]

[ { "answer": "It's cloudy.", "choice": [ "It's sunny.", "It's rainy.", "It's cloudy." ], "question": "What is the weather like now?" } ]

4-1348

[ "M: You haven't got the date fixed for the job interview yet, have you?", "W: There is a long waiting list, I have to wait until my name gets to the top." ]

[ { "answer": "She is expecting a job interview.", "choice": [ "Her name is on the top of the list.", "She will be the last to be interviewed.", "She is expecting a job interview." ], "question": "What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?" } ]

5-195

[ "M: We are glad to have Dr. Garfield to talk to us today about dreams. Let me start by asking the first question. Does everyone dream?", "W: It appears that everyone does. Mostly when people say that they never dream, what they really mean is that they don't remember their dreams or they don't think their dreams are important. The reason behind is that they might have been made fun of with a child when they first reported their dreams or it was so frightening that they just turned off dreaming completely. The other day, someone named Davis came to me and said that he used to be a great dreamer, but suddenly he stopped having dreams. I asked him what it happened. It turned out that his brother died by heart attack and he never expected that such a terrible thing would happen to a young person. Generally, when there was some frightening event and dream about it was too terrible. People prefer not to dream about it. Actually the worst thing you can do is stop dreaming. Because it means that the bad experience would be too painful to even appear in dreams. As long as you dream about it and even the dream is frightening, your mind is working on it. My personal opinion about what dreams do is that they help us deal with our problems. We see certain patterns take place in dreams. When a person is hurt deep inside, when a person is seriously ill or when a person has been really sad, if people turn off their dreams totally, it means they don't love themselves to even think about it." ]

[ { "answer": "They forget about their dreams.", "choice": [ "They forget about their dreams.", "They don't want to tell the truth.", "They have no bad experiences." ], "question": "Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield?" }, { "answer": "He was too sad about his brother's death", "choice": [ "He got a serious heart attack.", "He was too sad about his brother's death", "He was frightened by a terrible dream." ], "question": "Why did Davis stop having dreams?" }, { "answer": "It is very useful.", "choice": [ "It is very useful.", "It makes things worse.", "It prevents the mind from working." ], "question": "What is Dr Garfield's opinion about dreaming?" }, { "answer": "To stay away from their problems.", "choice": [ "To sleep better.", "To recover from illnesses.", "To stay away from their problems." ], "question": "Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?" } ]

4-1428

[ "W: You can't wear that, John. It's black.", "M: What's wrong with a black shirt, everybody has a black shirt.", "W: It doesn't look like going to a party." ]

[ { "answer": "The color is not suitable.", "choice": [ "The size is not large enough.", "The material is not good.", "The color is not suitable." ], "question": "What does the woman think of the shirt for the party?" } ]

4-1387

[ "M: Did you hear what Fred did last night?", "W: No,not yet. What happened to him?", "M: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight with his brother. Well, he got so mad that he drove his car straight into the front of a drugstore.", "W: What do you mean?", "M: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely destroyed. I actually saw it just now as I walked by. The car is still inside the store.", "W: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?", "M: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt." ]

[ { "answer": "His brother.", "choice": [ "His brother.", "The policeman.", "The storekeeper." ], "question": "Who did Fred have a fight with last night?" }, { "answer": "The drugstore was destroyed by Fred.", "choice": [ "Fred was slightly hurt.", "The car was moved away by the policemen.", "The drugstore was destroyed by Fred." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]

4-70

[ "M: Hello, may I speak to Andrew, please?", "W: Oh, hold on a second, I'll check for you." ]

[ { "answer": "We are not sure.", "choice": [ "Yes, he is.", "No, he isn't.", "We are not sure." ], "question": "Is Andrew in?" } ]

11-216

[ "W: I hope you like the book I lent you. I wasn't sure if you'd be interested.", "M: I had the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn't put it down." ]

[ { "answer": "Very interesting.", "choice": [ "Quite difficult.", "Very interesting.", "Too simple." ], "question": "What does the man think of the book?" } ]

4-1450

[ "M: Are you really leaving for Hongkong tomorrow morning?", "W: Yeah, I guess so. I got the air tickets. I can't wait to see Bill there." ]

[ { "answer": "She's flying to Hong Kong.", "choice": [ "She's flying to Hong Kong.", "She's going to buy an air ticket.", "She's going to say good-bye to Bill." ], "question": "What is the woman going to do?" } ]

5-747

[ "W: Hi, Li Hua. How is everything?", "M: Not bad, except for my toothache." ]

[ { "answer": "He has got a toothache.", "choice": [ "He has got a toothache.", "He has got a backache.", "He has got a headache." ], "question": "What's wrong with Li Hua?" } ]

2-112

[ "F: Hurry, it's 9 o'clock.", "M: You forgot. Our clock is 20 minutes quick!" ]

[ { "answer": "8:40.", "choice": [ "8:40.", "9:00.", "9:20." ], "question": "What time is it?" } ]

11-66

[ "M: I heard you had a car accident. Did you get hurt?", "W: I'm all right. It's going to cost me a fortune to get my car fixed.", "M: Why not buy a new one?" ]

[ { "answer": "Purchase another car", "choice": [ "Consult a repair shop.", "Purchase another car", "Fix the car herself." ], "question": "What does the man suggest the woman do?" } ]

7-362

[ "M: If it rains, we can't go out to the park tomorrow.", "F: Don't worry, I think it won't." ]

[ { "answer": "The plan.", "choice": [ "The flim.", "The plan.", "The work." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]

12-489

[ "W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?", "M: I'd like to buy a blue jacket. Do you have any blue jackets?", "W: Yes. What size do you wear?", "M: I want Size M.", "W: Here you are. Try it on and see whether it is all right for you.", "M: It's all right. I like it very much. How much is it?", "W: 360 Yuan.", "M: Oh. That's a bit expensive. Do you have any other kind? I want a cheaper one.", "W: What about this one? It's only 120 Yuan.", "M: OK. I'll take this one. Here is the money." ]

[ { "answer": "Shop assistant and customer", "choice": [ "Shop assistant and customer", "Wife and husband", "Waitress and customer." ], "question": "What is the relationship between the speakers?" }, { "answer": "A blue jacket with Size M.", "choice": [ "A black jacket with Size M.", "A blue jacket with Size M.", "A blue jacket with Size S." ], "question": "What does the man want?" }, { "answer": "The one worth 120 yuan.", "choice": [ "The one worth 240 yuan.", "The one worth 120 yuan.", "The one worth 360 yuan." ], "question": "Which does the man buy at last?" } ]

3-209

[ "M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one or the second one?", "W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save up the money on the maintenance." ]

[ { "answer": "Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.", "choice": [ "Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.", "They may save some money for the time being.", "She is happy with the price set by the seller." ], "question": "What does the woman say about the reason for her choice?" } ]

5-238

[ "W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.", "M: What are you studying now?", "W: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this. semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French.", "M: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours.", "W: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm.", "M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer.", "W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training?", "M: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course.", "W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help.", "M: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department." ]

[ { "answer": "Chairman of the journalism Department.", "choice": [ "Chairman of the journalism Department.", "Lecturer in Speech Communication.", "Professor of Business Administration." ], "question": "What is probably the man's position?" }, { "answer": "Journalism 121.", "choice": [ "English sociology.", "Journalism 121.", "Freshman French." ], "question": "What does she have to take before she begins practical training?" }, { "answer": "5.", "choice": [ "3.", "4.", "5." ], "question": "How many courses did she take last semester?" }, { "answer": "The sophomore year.", "choice": [ "The junior year.", "The sophomore year.", "The senior year." ], "question": "What year is the woman going to be in?" } ]

17-233

[ "M: Hello, Macy Agency.", "W: Good morning. I'd like to book a return ticket from London to Paris on Monday, July 14th, please.", "M: Yes, Madam. We have a flight at 14: 30, Is that suitable?", "W: Oh, that's fine. And how much will that cost, please?", "M: The price is $ 420 for the return flight.", "W: Good. Which airport does the flight leave from?", "M: It leaves from Heathrow Airport. Check in time is one hour before departure.", "W: My name is Susan Smith. Can I pick up the ticket tomorrow morning?", "M: Sure, we'll have it ready soon, so come whenever you like after that.", "W: Thank you.", "M: You are welcome." ]

[ { "answer": "To Paris.", "choice": [ "To London.", "To Paris.", "To Heathrow." ], "question": "Where does the flight go?" }, { "answer": "$ 210.", "choice": [ "$ 420.", "$ 320.", "$ 210." ], "question": "How much is the one-way flight?" }, { "answer": "Anytime she likes to.", "choice": [ "Tomorrow.", "Anytime she likes to.", "The day after tomorrow." ], "question": "What time can the woman get the ticket?" } ]

3-63

[ "F: Mary is becoming rather worried about her mother's health.", "M: Yes...me too." ]

[ { "answer": "Mary's mother's health.", "choice": [ "Mary's health.", "Mary's mother's health.", "It wasn't mentioned." ], "question": "What did the man worried about?" } ]

12-382

[ "A: Morning, Keven!", "K: Morning, Adams. Would you like to have a look at this watch? It doesn't keep good time." ]

[ { "answer": "To help him repair the watch", "choice": [ "To tell him the right time", "To help him repair the watch", "To buy him a new watch" ], "question": "What did Keven ask Adams to do?" } ]

12-328

[ "M: My radio doesn't work. What do you think I should do?", "W: Why not call Mr. White?" ]

[ { "answer": "Mr. White can fix the radio.", "choice": [ "Mr. White can fix the radio.", "The woman's radio is broken.", "The man doesn't want to go to work." ], "question": "What can we learn from the conversation?" } ]

4-455

[ "W: Good morning, sir. May I help you?", "M: Oh, yes. I'm looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8.", "W: Are you looking for a pair for yourself?", "M: No. It's for my 17-year-old son.", "W: OK. Follow me, please...What do you think of this pair?", "M: They look nice. How much are they?", "W: They are 40 dollars, but I can give you a 10 percent discount.", "M: Good." ]

[ { "answer": "Size 8.", "choice": [ "Size 7", "Size 8.", "Size 10." ], "question": "What size shoes does the man's son wear?" }, { "answer": "$36.", "choice": [ "$32.", "$36.", "$40." ], "question": "How much will the man pay?" } ]

7-184

[ "M: What would you like for dessert? I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.", "W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours." ]

[ { "answer": "She'll go without dessert.", "choice": [ "She'll have some chocolate cake.", "She'll take a look at the menu.", "She'll go without dessert." ], "question": "What would the woman most probably do?" } ]

5-111

[ "M: How did your parents like the play?", "W: My mother thought the language was terrible, but my father liked it." ]

[ { "answer": "The mother didn't like it, but the father did.", "choice": [ "They both liked it.", "Neither liked it.", "The mother didn't like it, but the father did." ], "question": "What did the woman's parents think about the play?" } ]

14-335

[ "M: I feel so stressed out right now! Work has been crazy lately. I need to relax.", "W: Just sit down, and I'll get you a Coke and a sandwich, OK?" ]

[ { "answer": "Have a rest.", "choice": [ "Have a rest.", "Finish his work.", "Get something to eat." ], "question": "What does the man want to do?" } ]

7-15

[ "M: Air pollution is so bad in this city. I think the government should stop people from driving cars on certain days.", "W: You have a point. Air pollution is a problem. But not letting people drive on certain days is a bad idea. People have to go to work by car.", "M: I'm afraid I don't agree with you there. Reducing air pollution is really important. People are so used to driving that they don't think about ways to do things. If we stop them from driving on certain days, maybe they could think of new ways to get around.", "W: I see your point. But I still think it wouldn't be possible to stop people from driving." ]

[ { "answer": "A way to improve air quality.", "choice": [ "A way to improve air quality.", "A problem with traffic rules.", "A suggestion for city planning." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" }, { "answer": "Limiting the use of cars.", "choice": [ "Limiting the use of cars.", "Encouraging people to walk.", "Warning drivers of air pollution." ], "question": "What does the man suggest?" }, { "answer": "It's impractical.", "choice": [ "It's interesting.", "It's worth trying.", "It's impractical." ], "question": "What does the woman think about the man's idea?" } ]

4-1407

[ "M: Shall we go to the company picnic?", "W: I'd like to, but I really can't make it on August 6th." ]

[ { "answer": "She can't go to the picnic.", "choice": [ "She is free on August 6th.", "She can't go to the picnic.", "She will help the man with the picnic." ], "question": "What is true about the woman?" } ]

4-452

[ "W: Both Sally and Windy live on the 16th floor. Am I right?", "M: No. Sally lives on the 15th floor, while Windy and I live on the 16th floor." ]

[ { "answer": "On the 15th floor.", "choice": [ "On the 16th floor.", "On the 15th floor.", "On the same floor with the man." ], "question": "Where does Sally live?" } ]

14-182

[ "W: Do you want to show me your new book?", "M: I will show you next week." ]

[ { "answer": "Next week.", "choice": [ "Next week.", "Today.", "Tuesday." ], "question": "When can the woman see the new book?" } ]

12-466

[ "M: So strange, I was cut off in the middle of the conversation. I called the operator, but no one answered.", "W: You may try again." ]

[ { "answer": "Making a telephone call.", "choice": [ "Making a telephone call.", "Talking to the operator.", "Operating a computer." ], "question": "What was the man doing just now?" } ]

4-756

[ "W: I'm awfully sorry, but I've knocked over that display of bowls over there.", "M: Oh, dear! Well, it's all right, madam. We'll see to it." ]

[ { "answer": "At a department store.", "choice": [ "At home.", "At a department store.", "At school." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take pl ace?" } ]

4-534

[ "M: Hello, Susan.", "W: Macman Dossor, my favorite customer. How are you?", "M: I'm fine. I heard you weren't well.", "W: Well, I was away for a couple of weeks. But I an, fine now. Er, you were going to the States, weren't you?", "M: Well, I didn't make it. What I've been doing is reorganizing the whole department nonstop since I saw you, and I just haven't had a moment to myself. This is the first time I've been in here since Christmas.", "W: Well, it's good to see you again. Are you ready to order?" ]

[ { "answer": "The man has been busy.", "choice": [ "The man has been to the States.", "The man has been busy.", "The man has been ill." ], "question": "Why haven't they seen each other lately?" }, { "answer": "To have dinner.", "choice": [ "To report for duty.", "To do business.", "To have dinner." ], "question": "Why does the man come to the place?" } ]

15-58

[ "Lisa: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car.", "Frank: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars.", "Lisa: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy?", "Frank: Possibly.", "Lisa: Then you're looking for relative happiness.", "Frank: Ok, Lisa, what do you think is happiness?", "Lisa: Well, through the centuries, people have offered quite different definitions of happiness such as happy people were married women and single men, or happiness meant serf-gratification, or happiness could be achieved by eating less or eating more.", "Frank: So happiness is rather elusive?", "Lisa: I think the happiest people are those who find joy in their daily lives, and who enjoy their friendships, families, work and hobbies.", "Frank: You mean they are not bothered by the desire to get something more, something new, something better?", "Lisa: You couldn't be more correct. One more thing, Frank, if you are happy, you may not be satisfied with your life.", "Frank: What do you mean?", "Lisa: Happiness often means how happy you feel with your life now. Satisfaction often means that people have to take a step back from their lives and look at them in general." ]

[ { "answer": "you are happier than others", "choice": [ "you have a wealth of material goods", "you are as happy as others", "you are happier than others" ], "question": "Relative happiness means ______." }, { "answer": "They varied greatly.", "choice": [ "They were based on self-gratification.", "They varied greatly.", "They were based on lifestyles." ], "question": "What is true of the past definitions of happiness?" }, { "answer": "disagree with", "choice": [ "misunderstand", "be uncertain about", "disagree with" ], "question": "Lisa seems to ______ the past definitions of happiness." }, { "answer": "Yes.", "choice": [ "Yes.", "No.", "Not mentioned." ], "question": "Does Lisa agree with what Frank said about her understanding of the happiest people?" }, { "answer": "has to do with one's overall life", "choice": [ "is easier to achieve", "has to do with one's overall life", "is less complicated" ], "question": "Unlike happiness, satisfaction ______." } ]

20-46

[ "W: Shall we have an English test this afternoon?", "M: It is postponed because the teacher has attend a meeting." ]

[ { "answer": "There won't be a test this afternoon.", "choice": [ "The teacher postpone the meeting.", "There won't be a test this afternoon.", "The students will be attending the meeting." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation" } ]

5-927

[ "F: We are going to visit the flower exhibition tomorrow.", "M: Are you? May I join you?" ]

[ { "answer": "Visit the flower exhibition.", "choice": [ "Visit the flower exhibition.", "Visit the floor exhibition.", "Visit the book exhibition." ], "question": "What is the woman probably going to do tomorrow?" } ]

12-485

[ "W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask, if you don't mind.", "M: Not at all. Go ahead.", "W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?", "M: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.", "W: When and where is this conference being held?", "M: It's being held in the first three weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California.", "W: Who will pay your expenses?", "M: The University of California. Here is the official letter of invitation.", "W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?", "M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.", "W: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then.", "M: Thank you." ]

[ { "answer": "In mid-January.", "choice": [ "In early January.", "In mid-January.", "In early February." ], "question": "When does the man want to leave for America?" }, { "answer": "Am embassy staff.", "choice": [ "A scientist.", "A reporter.", "Am embassy staff." ], "question": "What is probably the woman's job?" } ]

4-964

[ "M: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?", "W: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.", "M: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.", "W: Hmm... so do I.", "M: Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores.", "M: That sounds interesting.", "W: Yes.", "M: Let's see.", "W: You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings.", "M: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?", "W: It's 798-3455." ]

[ { "answer": "Surfing the Internet.", "choice": [ "Reading newspapers.", "looking for jobs.", "Surfing the Internet." ], "question": "What was the woman probably doing?" }, { "answer": "Because the employee has to work Saturdays and Sundays.", "choice": [ "Because it was to sell clothes and stuff.", "Because the employee has to work Saturdays and Sundays.", "Because it was to sell children's books." ], "question": "Why did the man dislike the first job?" } ]

14-87

[ "W: You've got your apartment furnished, haven't you?", "M: Yes, I bought some furniture in the used furniture market. It was a real bargain." ]

[ { "answer": "The furniture he bought was very cheap.", "choice": [ "It's too expensive to get the apartment furnished.", "The furniture he bought was very cheap.", "The apartment was provided with some old furniture." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

7-66

[ "M: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there?", "W: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling." ]

[ { "answer": "Traveling around.", "choice": [ "Traveling around.", "Studying at a school.", "Looking after her aunt." ], "question": "How will Susan spend most of her time in France?" } ]

4-1366

[ "M: The skirt is beautiful. I want to buy it for Jane.", "W: OK. But you'd better send another thing to Jane's brother, or he will angry." ]

[ { "answer": "Send gifts to Jane and her brother.", "choice": [ "Send gifts to Jane and her brother.", "Do not get angry.", "Send gifts to Jane's brother." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest that the man should do?" } ]

21-60

[ "W: The children want to stay longer to see the panda.", "M: OK. Let them have a good time here." ]

[ { "answer": "In the zoo.", "choice": [ "At the cinema.", "In the garden.", "In the zoo." ], "question": "Where does the conversation most probably take place?" } ]

4-781

[ "W: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam?", "M: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day.", "W: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally.", "M: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long.", "W: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things.", "M: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have.", "W: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well.", "M: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed." ]

[ { "answer": "They are students preparing for the coming college entrance exam.", "choice": [ "They are students preparing for the coming college entrance exam.", "They are students preparing for the final exams.", "They are colleagues." ], "question": "Who are the two speakers?" }, { "answer": "They suffer both physically and mentally.", "choice": [ "They only suffer mentally.", "They only suffer physically.", "They suffer both physically and mentally." ], "question": "What can we tell from the conversation?" }, { "answer": "To have time for sports, films and so on.", "choice": [ "To get more knowledge.", "Net to make their parents disappointed.", "To have time for sports, films and so on." ], "question": "Which of the following is NOT the reason for their going to college?" } ]

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[ "W: I'm taking Prof. Barn's course next semester. Anything I need to know about it?", "M: If I were you, I'd take careful notes. Her exams are based on her lectures." ]

[ { "answer": "Pay attention to what is said in class.", "choice": [ "Take a course from another professor.", "Concentrate on the textbook, not the lectures.", "Pay attention to what is said in class." ], "question": "What advice does the man give the woman?" } ]

20-43

[ "M: I'd like to find a job.", "W: We have several part-time jobs available here, Would you like to look through the list?", "M: Yes, thank you. I'd like to apply for the job at the computer center.", "W: Please fill out the form." ]

[ { "answer": "He wants to be with the computer center.", "choice": [ "He wants to be with the computer center.", "He wants to work at a computer service company.", "He wants to work in the computer market department." ], "question": "What job is the man looking for?" } ]

16-62

[ "M: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!", "W: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake." ]

[ { "answer": "An apple.", "choice": [ "An apple.", "Vegetables.", "Chocolate cake." ], "question": "What will the boy probably eat next?" } ]

4-1138

[ "F: I should have told Alice the news.", "M: It's not your fault. If I were you, I wouldn't tell her either." ]

[ { "answer": "No.", "choice": [ "Yes.", "No.", "We don't know." ], "question": "Did the woman tell Alice the news?" } ]

12-340

[ "M: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you?", "W: I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly don't think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight?", "M: He just said the usual stuff, like \"eat less and exercise more\". I guess I could cut out soda...", "W: Maybe you should cut out the sweets.", "M: I eat sweets when I'm stressed out, so that's going to be hard. I guess I should go to the gym tomorrow. I'm a member, but I never go.", "W: I thought we were going to that new restaurant tomorrow after work. We've been talking about it for weeks.", "M: Well, it's probably not healthy for me to be going out to eat, you know? The gym seems like a smarter choice. Come to think of it, maybe I'll go to the grocery store tonight and stock up on healthy options, too." ]

[ { "answer": "Stop eating the sweets.", "choice": [ "Stop eating the sweets.", "Give up soda.", "Exercise more." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest the man do?" }, { "answer": "To the gym.", "choice": [ "To the grocery store.", "Out to dinner.", "To the gym." ], "question": "Where will the man go tomorrow?" }, { "answer": "Losing weight.", "choice": [ "Losing weight.", "Healthy meals.", "A new restaurant." ], "question": "What is the conversation mainly about?" } ]

4-1100

[ "W: Do you want your son to be a dancer?", "M: Not really. I expect him to manage my store when I retire." ]

[ { "answer": "He is a storekeeper.", "choice": [ "He is a storekeeper.", "He is a manager.", "He is a salesman." ], "question": "What do you think the man's job is?" } ]

3-247

[ "W: Well, this must be the National Library.", "M: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says \"Closed Tuesdays\".", "W: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.", "M: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.", "W: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after tomorrow then?", "M: It's Ok with me." ]

[ { "answer": "On Thursday.", "choice": [ "On Tuesday.", "On Wednesday.", "On Thursday." ], "question": "When will they visit the National Library?" } ]

9-79

[ "M: Would you hurry up? The film starts at 8:00.", "W: So we still have one hour to get there." ]

[ { "answer": "7:00.", "choice": [ "7:00.", "8:00.", "8:30." ], "question": "What time is it now?" } ]

12-460

[ "M: Is tomorrow your birthday, Juliet?", "W: No, four days away. It's March 28 today.", "M: Oh, sorry. I remember it now." ]

[ { "answer": "April 1.", "choice": [ "March 28.", "March 29.", "April 1." ], "question": "What day is the woman's birthday?" } ]

7-107

[ "M: Shall we go to the airport to meet Dr. Smith this afternoon?", "W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. He has put off his trip." ]

[ { "answer": "He has changed his plan.", "choice": [ "He has changed his plan.", "He has canceled his trip.", "He is arriving this afternoon." ], "question": "What do we know about Dr. Smith?" } ]

21-130

[ "W: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to Central Square?", "M: Take the second turn on the right and there you are." ]

[ { "answer": "She will take two turnings.", "choice": [ "She will go on foot.", "She will take two turnings.", "She will go by bus." ], "question": "How will the woman go to Central Square?" } ]

21-220

[ "W: May I have this prescription filled here? I have a terrible stomachache.", "M: Yes, but you'll have a 15-minute wait." ]

[ { "answer": "A drug store.", "choice": [ "A drug store.", "A supermarket.", "A department store." ], "question": "Where did the conversation most probably take place?" } ]

21-29

[ "W: How can I get to the airport?", "M: You can go there by underground, by bus or by taxi. The underground is the quickest. But the bus is the cheapest." ]

[ { "answer": "By underground.", "choice": [ "By taxi.", "By bus.", "By underground." ], "question": "Which is the quickest way to the airport?" } ]

4-703

[ "M: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you?", "W: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director.", "M: Really? What does that involve?", "W: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university.", "M: Only postgraduates?", "W: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.", "M: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or...", "W: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.", "M: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?", "W: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.", "M: Oh, I see.", "W: So I've done different types of things.", "M: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something...", "W: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I'll be doing an entirely different job. There's going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-I'll miss my contact with students." ]

[ { "answer": "Assistant director.", "choice": [ "Assistant director.", "Assistant professor.", "Director." ], "question": "What is the woman's present position?" }, { "answer": "Nearly half were from overseas.", "choice": [ "Nearly half were from overseas.", "They were only from African countries.", "They were only from the Far East and Middle East." ], "question": "What do we learn about the postgraduates enrolled last year in the woman's university?" }, { "answer": "There will be less dealing with students.", "choice": [ "There will be less community work.", "There will be less dealing with students.", "There will be more dealing with students." ], "question": "What will the woman's new job be like?" } ]

18-17

[ "W: You've sold your car. You don't need one?", "M: Not really. I've never liked driving anyway. Now we've moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite conveniently." ]

[ { "answer": "The man used to own a car.", "choice": [ "The man enjoys traveling by car.", "The man lives far from the subway.", "The man used to own a car." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation?" } ]

5-60

[ "W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?", "M: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask?", "W: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in.", "M: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where?", "W: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It's the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail.", "M: Yes, I did put that in my e-mail.", "W: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position.", "M: What about the pay and the hours?", "W: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon.", "M: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife.", "W: Why don't you come here tomorrow?", "M: OK, I'll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye!" ]

[ { "answer": "To introduce a job.", "choice": [ "To introduce a job.", "To set up a laboratory.", "To go to a college." ], "question": "Why did the woman call Mr. Johnson?" }, { "answer": "Johnson e-mailed them.", "choice": [ "Johnson phoned them.", "Johnson e-mailed them.", "Johnson telegrammed them." ], "question": "How did the Job Center know Johnson was looking for a job?" }, { "answer": "To go to the Job Center tomorrow.", "choice": [ "To take the job.", "To talk to his wife.", "To go to the Job Center tomorrow." ], "question": "What did Mr. Johnson decide?" } ]

4-1200

[ "M: Lily,do you have the time?", "W: Oh, my watch stopped again. And I just got a new battery.", "M: Why don't you take it to the clock shop? They can check it for you, and the price is pretty reasonable." ]

[ { "answer": "The clock shop can probably repair the woman's watch.", "choice": [ "He knows what's wrong with the watch.", "The woman needs to buy another new battery.", "The clock shop can probably repair the woman's watch." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]

4-234

[ "W: Are you ready to order now, Sir?", "M: Yes. I'll have tomato soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and peas." ]

[ { "answer": "In a restaurant.", "choice": [ "In a restaurant.", "In a shop.", "In a vegetable market." ], "question": "Where did this conversation most probably take place?" } ]

3-178

[ "M: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.", "W: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a hit too bright for me." ]

[ { "answer": "She thinks red is too bright for her.", "choice": [ "She thinks it's too crazy to wear red.", "She thinks red is not fashionable.", "She thinks red is too bright for her." ], "question": "Why doesn't the woman buy the red dress?" } ]

21-224

[ "M: Did you have a good time at the party?", "F: Our car broke down and we didn't get there." ]

[ { "answer": "She didn't go to the party.", "choice": [ "She didn't go to the party.", "She was late.", "She had a good time." ], "question": "What happened to the woman?" } ]

12-585

[ "W: What are you doing here?", "M: I'm preparing my fishing tools.", "W: What for?", "M: I'm going to fish with some of my friends.", "W: Are you fond of fishing?", "M: Yes. I like fishing after school and on Sundays.", "W: When did you get such a hobby?", "M: Long ago. You know, my father is fond of and very good at fishing. When I was a child, he took me to the riverside to see him fishing. I found fishing very interesting then. Well, what's your hobby?", "W: I'm very interested in making home movies. But I haven't got a movie camera.", "M: I also like taking photos and I have a Japanese-made camera.", "W: I take a lot of photos, too. But I'm more interested in the history of film, so I really enjoy using a film camera. I'll buy one of my own someday." ]

[ { "answer": "He is preparing for fishing.", "choice": [ "He is fishing.", "He is preparing for fishing.", "He is taking photos." ], "question": "What is the man doing now?" }, { "answer": "See his father fishing.", "choice": [ "Fish with his friends.", "See his father fishing.", "Play with his friends." ], "question": "What did the man usually do as a child?" }, { "answer": "She likes making home movies.", "choice": [ "She likes making home movies.", "She likes fishing.", "She likes taking photos." ], "question": "What's the woman's hobby?" }, { "answer": "Buy a movie camera.", "choice": [ "Buy a movie camera.", "Learn to fish.", "Change her hobby." ], "question": "What will the woman probably do in the future?" } ]

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