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"W: Let's get started. Where were we last class?",
"M: We learned the dialogue on Page 40.",
"W: Have you all memorized it?",
"M: Yes, we have.",
"W: All right. Now, go on to Unit 5. Listen carefully to the tape,and then finish the questions.",
"M: Do we have to do them?",
"W: I'm afraid you have to."
] | [
{
"answer": "She is a teacher.",
"choice": [
"She is a hostess.",
"She is a student.",
"She is a teacher."
],
"question": "What does the woman do?"
},
{
"answer": "Listen to the tape.",
"choice": [
"Listen to the tape.",
"Memorize the dialogue.",
"Fini... | 7-47 |
[
"M: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?",
"W: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would ... | [
{
"answer": "A burger.",
"choice": [
"A burger.",
"Bacon jam.",
"A cheese sandwich."
],
"question": "What does the man always get from the food truck?"
},
{
"answer": "Working.",
"choice": [
"Working.",
"Having breakfast.",
"Enjoying a morning coffee."... | 4-1082 |
[
"F: Don't you think the radio is too noisy?",
"M: Yes, ask Lucy to turn it down."
] | [
{
"answer": "To turn down the radio.",
"choice": [
"To turn on the radio.",
"To turn off the radio.",
"To turn down the radio."
],
"question": "What will they ask Lucy to do?"
}
] | 12-107 |
[
"Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?",
"Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.",
"Man: What do you mean?",
"Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her ... | [
{
"answer": "was using drugs",
"choice": [
"was using drugs",
"liked another boy",
"was moving away"
],
"question": "Brandon broke up with his girlfriend because she _______."
},
{
"answer": "She hit him hard in the face.",
"choice": [
"She threw his books in the ... | 1-99 |
[
"M: What are you going to do this summer vacation?",
"W: I want to have a trip to Beijing because I have never been there. But my mother wants me to stay at home and study since I am going to take the National Entrance Examination next year."
] | [
{
"answer": "The woman hasn't decided how to spend the summer vacation.",
"choice": [
"The woman is going to have a trip this summer vacation.",
"The woman is going to stay at home this summer vacation.",
"The woman hasn't decided how to spend the summer vacation."
],
"question": "... | 15-144 |
[
"M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?",
"W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.",
"M: Yeah, I see.",
"W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.",
"M: How do you open it?",
"W: Well, you have to press the little but... | [
{
"answer": "That you get the right side of the tape facing you.",
"choice": [
"That you open the recorder.",
"That you get the power supply.",
"That you get the right side of the tape facing you."
],
"question": "What must you make sure when you load the cassette?"
},
{
"a... | 18-1 |
[
"W: Sorry, sir, we are working on your order now and will be delivering it soon.",
"M: Soon? How soon is soon?"
] | [
{
"answer": "Dissatisfied.",
"choice": [
"Excited.",
"Dissatisfied.",
"Bored."
],
"question": "How does the man feel?"
}
] | 4-1068 |
[
"W: Hey, why can't we go to see the play in Sunday?",
"M: Because the weather report says it will be rainy on Sunday."
] | [
{
"answer": "Because it will be rainy.",
"choice": [
"Because it will be snowy.",
"Because it will be rainy.",
"Because it will be windy."
],
"question": "Why can't they go to see the play on Sunday?"
}
] | 8-43 |
[
"M: I think one of my favorite places is a little jazz bar downtown called the Music Box.",
"W: The Music Box?",
"M: Yeah, it's a really popular place for office workers after hours and students, especially on weekends."
] | [
{
"answer": "It's a little jazz bar.",
"choice": [
"It's a little jazz bar.",
"It's where musicians play music at night.",
"It's the woman's favorite place."
],
"question": "What is TRUE about the Music Box?"
}
] | 17-228 |
[
"W: Why don't you eat your apple?",
"M: My teeth are bad."
] | [
{
"answer": "The man's teeth are bad.",
"choice": [
"The apple is bad.",
"The man's teeth are bad.",
"The man doesn't like it."
],
"question": "Why doesn't the man eat the apple?"
}
] | 12-633 |
[
"W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.",
"M: He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often."
] | [
{
"answer": "He's been to Seattle many times.",
"choice": [
"He's been to Seattle many times.",
"He has chaired a lot of conferences.",
"He has a high position in his company."
],
"question": "What does the man say about?"
}
] | 5-75 |
[
"M: How do you like your neighbors?",
"W: The old man looks very serious and I've never seen him smile. The old lady is so kind."
] | [
{
"answer": "He never smiles to us.",
"choice": [
"He's kind to us.",
"She often helps us.",
"He never smiles to us."
],
"question": "Why does the woman think the old man looks serious?"
}
] | 11-176 |
[
"M: How much does one ticket cost?",
"W: Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price."
] | [
{
"answer": "$ 3.",
"choice": [
"$ 1.",
"$ 2.",
"$ 3."
],
"question": "How much will the man pay for three children tickets?"
}
] | 23-31 |
[
"F: Will you be free this evening?",
"M: I'm afraid not. I'll have a maths test tomorrow."
] | [
{
"answer": "Review his work.",
"choice": [
"Go shopping.",
"Review his work.",
"Watch TV."
],
"question": "What will the man do probably this evening?"
}
] | 12-488 |
[
"W: Do you know Tom?",
"W: Tom what?",
"M: Tom Smith.",
"W: No. But I know a Tim Smith.",
"M: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?",
"W: No, what happened then?",
"M: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.",
"W: Oh, come on. Yo... | [
{
"answer": "A real story.",
"choice": [
"A film.",
"A real story.",
"A ghost story."
],
"question": "What are the man and the woman talking about?"
},
{
"answer": "Tim.",
"choice": [
"Tim.",
"Tom.",
"Smith."
],
"question": "What's the first na... | 4-158 |
[
"W: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?",
"M: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend."
] | [
{
"answer": "The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while.",
"choice": [
"The serious accident may leave Anna paralyzed.",
"The man happened to see Anna fall on her back.",
"The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while."
],
"question": "What can we learn from the ... | 5-579 |
[
"W: Hello, glad to see you here!",
"M: Me, too. How are you going these days?",
"W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?",
"M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?",
"W: I don't th... | [
{
"answer": "The differences between British and American English.",
"choice": [
"The connection between British and American English.",
"The differences between British and American English.",
"The difficulty in distinguishing British and American English."
],
"question": "What's ... | 5-825 |
[
"M: I don't understand why the neighbors are moving our so soon. They just moved into the flat last month.",
"W: The landlord has refused to mend the thing he promised to before they moved in."
] | [
{
"answer": "The landlord doesn't keep his promise.",
"choice": [
"They don't like the flat.",
"They can't afford the high rent.",
"The landlord doesn't keep his promise."
],
"question": "Why are the neighbors moving out?"
}
] | 4-629 |
[
"W: It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.",
"M: Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places."
] | [
{
"answer": "There will be fog in all areas by midnight.",
"choice": [
"There will be heavy fog in all areas.",
"There will be heavy rain by midnight.",
"There will be fog in all areas by midnight."
],
"question": "What's the weather forecast?"
}
] | 5-243 |
[
"Susan: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.",
"Julie: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.",
"Susan: There's nothing to be frightened. How ... | [
{
"answer": "Her husband.",
"choice": [
"Her family.",
"Her husband.",
"Her children."
],
"question": "Who is Julie going to take a trip to Canada with?"
},
{
"answer": "By air.",
"choice": [
"By air.",
"By bus.",
"By train."
],
"question": "Wh... | 17-192 |
[
"W: Stan, do you have a minute?",
"M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?",
"W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.",
"M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.",
"W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation ... | [
{
"answer": "Teachers.",
"choice": [
"Students.",
"Teachers.",
"Clerks."
],
"question": "Who are the speakers?"
},
{
"answer": "Noise in the office.",
"choice": [
"Noise in the office.",
"A new meeting room.",
"The story of a workmate."
],
"que... | 2-116 |
[
"W: Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.",
"M: Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then."
] | [
{
"answer": "On Thursday night.",
"choice": [
"On Thursday night.",
"On Thursday morning.",
"On tonight."
],
"question": "When will Mr Smith come back?"
}
] | 21-187 |
[
"W: I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come.",
"M: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come."
] | [
{
"answer": "Because the man's mother likes him.",
"choice": [
"Because Tom likes the woman.",
"Because the man's mother likes him.",
"Because Tom is the man's good friend."
],
"question": "Why is Tom being invited to the party?"
}
] | 14-47 |
[
"M: We are famous for our barbecue pork with rice. Would you like to have some?",
"W: Er... I don't think so. I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork."
] | [
{
"answer": "A waiter.",
"choice": [
"A waiter.",
"A butcher.",
"A porter."
],
"question": "Who is most probably the man?"
}
] | 4-1331 |
[
"W: I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.",
"M: But this one is more comfortable for hot weather."
] | [
{
"answer": "The more comfortable one.",
"choice": [
"The prettier one.",
"The new one.",
"The more comfortable one."
],
"question": "Which dress did the woman wear?"
}
] | 16-122 |
[
"F: Men have been to the moon in a spaceship. Is that right?",
"M: Yes. But men have never traveled to other planets."
] | [
{
"answer": "To the moon.",
"choice": [
"To other planets.",
"To the moon.",
"Only on the earth."
],
"question": "Where have men traveled in a spaceship?"
}
] | 11-250 |
[
"M: The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.",
"W: Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town."
] | [
{
"answer": "She expects the theatre to close down.",
"choice": [
"She likes the new theatre in town.",
"She expects the theatre to close down.",
"She's surprised by the news."
],
"question": "What does the woman mean?"
}
] | 4-155 |
[
"W: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.",
"M: I know. I'm just finishing it now.",
"W: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.",
"M: Well, I was really lucky. I foun... | [
{
"answer": "Schoolmates.",
"choice": [
"Teacher and student.",
"Mother and son.",
"Schoolmates."
],
"question": "What is the relationship between the two speakers?"
},
{
"answer": "He was not supposed to finish his project by copying.",
"choice": [
"He didn't han... | 4-1541 |
[
"M: Are you interested in music?",
"W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?",
"M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.",
"W: You play the piano, don't you?",
"M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She... | [
{
"answer": "Jazz.",
"choice": [
"Classical music.",
"Rock music.",
"Jazz."
],
"question": "What kind of music does the man like best?"
},
{
"answer": "The man's wife.",
"choice": [
"The woman.",
"The man.",
"The man's wife."
],
"question": "Wh... | 3-80 |
[
"M: It was the third time Rodger had phoned me to say he had a new job.",
"W: It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays."
] | [
{
"answer": "Young people seldom stay long on thesame job.",
"choice": [
"Young people are too quick in making decisions.",
"Young people seldom stay long on thesame job.",
"Young people lose their jobs easily."
],
"question": "What does the woman mean?"
}
] | 5-622 |
[
"W: What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren't any toys at all. Where have you put them?",
"M: Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. The old lady must have taken ours bymistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant."
] | [
{
"answer": "An old lady took the couple's suitcasefor her own.",
"choice": [
"The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much.",
"An old lady took the couple's suitcasefor her own.",
"The couple's suitcase was stolen inthe restaurant."
],
"question": "What can be infe... | 5-746 |
[
"M: So how is your new roommate?",
"W: She really makes me angry.",
"M: What happened?",
"W: She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude."
] | [
{
"answer": "The woman does not get along well with her roommate.",
"choice": [
"The woman does not get along well with the man.",
"The woman does not get along well with her roommate.",
"The man will talk with the woman's roommate."
],
"question": "What can we learn from this conv... | 2-123 |
[
"F: What a terrible day!",
"M: Yes, I feel like in fire!"
] | [
{
"answer": "Hot",
"choice": [
"Hot",
"Cold",
"Warm"
],
"question": "What's the weather like that day?"
}
] | 12-294 |
[
"W: When did you start your work last night?",
"M: I began to work after the TV news finished."
] | [
{
"answer": "After TV news.",
"choice": [
"Before TV news.",
"After TV news.",
"We don't know."
],
"question": "When did the man begin his work?"
}
] | 12-410 |
[
"W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?",
"M: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet."
] | [
{
"answer": "He doesn't like abstract paintings.",
"choice": [
"The woman possesses a natural talent for art.",
"He doesn't like abstract paintings.",
"He isn't good at abstract thinking."
],
"question": "What does the man imply?"
}
] | 5-144 |
[
"M: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?",
"W: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.",
"M: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.",
"W: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need be... | [
{
"answer": "By running.",
"choice": [
"By car.",
"By running.",
"By bus."
],
"question": "How does the woman go to work?"
},
{
"answer": "Free.",
"choice": [
"Free.",
"Peaceful.",
"Tired."
],
"question": "What feeling does the woman get while ... | 7-227 |
[
"W: If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project, maybe he'll give us a few more days.",
"M: Let's not push our luck, OK?"
] | [
{
"answer": "They shouldn't ask for too much.",
"choice": [
"They shouldn't ask for too much.",
"They should ask for three weeks to do the work.",
"They shouldn't push the projector buttons."
],
"question": "What does the man mean?"
}
] | 17-63 |
[
"W: Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.",
"M: More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students."
] | [
{
"answer": "At a restaurant.",
"choice": [
"At a theatre.",
"At a booking office.",
"At a restaurant."
],
"question": "Where did the conversation most probably take place?"
}
] | 5-40 |
[
"W: Could you please turn down your TV a little?",
"M: Sorry! Are you still preparing for the final exam?"
] | [
{
"answer": "Her study was disturbe",
"choice": [
"She didn't want to watch TV.",
"Her study was disturbe",
"She wanted to listen to the radio."
],
"question": "Why did the woman ask the man to turn down the TV?"
}
] | 21-41 |
[
"Man: Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.",
"Woman: Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat."
] | [
{
"answer": "They are by the door with the rubbish.",
"choice": [
"They are under the chair by the television.",
"They are under the chair with the rubbish.",
"They are by the door with the rubbish."
],
"question": "Where are the man's shoes?"
}
] | 20-89 |
[
"W: Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.",
"M: I just had a terrible experience.",
"W: Did you have an accident?",
"M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.",
"W: How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you ... | [
{
"answer": "Because he was almost hit by a car and felt frightened.",
"choice": [
"Because he was too tired.",
"Because he was injured in a traffic accident.",
"Because he was almost hit by a car and felt frightened."
],
"question": "Why did the man look pale?"
},
{
"answe... | 21-282 |
[
"W: What's the noise?",
"M: That's the boys playing football."
] | [
{
"answer": "On the playground.",
"choice": [
"At home.",
"In the classroom.",
"On the playground."
],
"question": "Where are the speakers probably?"
}
] | 13-53 |
[
"M: Today's the last day that Harry Potter is on. We planned to go and see it after school.",
"W: I'd love to, but Professor Brian wants to speak with me."
] | [
{
"answer": "See Professor Brian.",
"choice": [
"See the movie with the man.",
"See Professor Brian.",
"See Harry Potter."
],
"question": "What will the woman probably do?"
}
] | 14-114 |
[
"W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?",
"M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable ... | [
{
"answer": "Interviewer and interviewee.",
"choice": [
"Interviewer and interviewee.",
"Club owner and customer.",
"Driver and passenger."
],
"question": "What is the relationship between the speakers?"
},
{
"answer": "Have cold drinks.",
"choice": [
"Have cold d... | 7-132 |
[
"W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?",
"M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.",
"W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?",
"M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.",
"W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. H... | [
{
"answer": "Dr. Milton won't come to work.",
"choice": [
"He can't spare the time.",
"The clinic will be closed.",
"Dr. Milton won't come to work."
],
"question": "Why won't Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow?"
},
{
"answer": "From Monday to Friday.",
"choice": [
... | 2-6 |
[
"Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?",
"Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.",
"Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.",
"Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we ca... | [
{
"answer": "The game system costs too much.",
"choice": [
"Using it is a simply a waste of time.",
"His son needs to play with friends instead.",
"The game system costs too much."
],
"question": "Why does the father discourage his son from buying a Game Boy?"
},
{
"answer"... | 1-132 |
[
"F: What was the party like last night, Jim?",
"M: Not too bad."
] | [
{
"answer": "Just so so.",
"choice": [
"Very good.",
"Very bad.",
"Just so so."
],
"question": "What was Tom's feeling of the party?"
}
] | 11-190 |
[
"F: How far is your school?",
"M: It's about 15 minutes bus ride."
] | [
{
"answer": "15 minutes.",
"choice": [
"50 minutes.",
"15 minutes.",
"5 minutes."
],
"question": "How long does it take the man to go to school by bus?"
}
] | 13-26 |
[
"M: I left 20 pages here to copy. Here is the receipt.",
"W: I'm sorry, sir. But we're a little behind. Could you come back in a few minutes?"
] | [
{
"answer": "She has not got the man's copies ready.",
"choice": [
"She will give him the receipt later.",
"The man should make his own copies.",
"She has not got the man's copies ready."
],
"question": "What does the woman mean?"
}
] | 5-559 |
[
"W: Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer?",
"M: I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it twomonths later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year."
] | [
{
"answer": "He has visited the TV tower once.",
"choice": [
"He saw the big tower he visited on TV.",
"He has visited the TV tower twice.",
"He has visited the TV tower once."
],
"question": "What do we learn about the man?"
}
] | 5-709 |
[
"M: I'll meet you at six, OK?",
"F: Could you make it later? I'll have to make a call at that time."
] | [
{
"answer": "At 6:30.",
"choice": [
"At 5.",
"At 6.",
"At 6:30."
],
"question": "When will they meet possibly?"
}
] | 12-519 |
[
"F: Can I help you?",
"M: Yes, I want to buy a stamp for the letter."
] | [
{
"answer": "In the post office.",
"choice": [
"In the food shop.",
"In the workshop.",
"In the post office."
],
"question": "Where are the two people talking?"
}
] | 12-24 |
[
"W: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.",
"M: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.",
"W: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.",
"M: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of \"Fast Pass\"?",
"W: No, not ... | [
{
"answer": "If he kn ows of a simple way to the airport.",
"choice": [
"If he is going home for the holidays.",
"If he kn ows of a simple way to the airport.",
"If he knows who can see her off."
],
"question": "What does the woman ask the man?"
},
{
"answer": "A business c... | 4-489 |
[
"W: Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?",
"M: Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.",
"W: I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?",
"M: I'll drive to h... | [
{
"answer": "This morning.",
"choice": [
"This afternoon.",
"This morning.",
"Yesterday evening."
],
"question": "When did the man receive the invitation?"
},
{
"answer": "To ask him when the party will begin.",
"choice": [
"To ask him when the party will begin.",... | 4-971 |
[
"M: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!",
"W: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?",
"M: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?",
"W: No, I don't ... | [
{
"answer": "He sells houses.",
"choice": [
"He cleans houses.",
"He does paperwork.",
"He sells houses."
],
"question": "What does the man do for his job?"
},
{
"answer": "On Thursday.",
"choice": [
"On Thursday.",
"On the weekend.",
"On Friday."
... | 4-1126 |
[
"F: Excuse me, do you know how to use this machine?",
"M: Um... well... sorry... but I think you may ask the managerhere."
] | [
{
"answer": "The manager.",
"choice": [
"The man.",
"The woman.",
"The manager."
],
"question": "Who knows how to use this machine?"
}
] | 12-342 |
[
"M: Where is the closest telephone, Mary?",
"W: Why not use mine, Tom? I won't ask you to pay."
] | [
{
"answer": "To make the call on her telephone.",
"choice": [
"To make the call on her telephone.",
"To go to find the closest telephone.",
"To pay for the telephone call."
],
"question": "What does the woman tell the man to do?"
}
] | 13-199 |
[
"M: We've beaten the rush hour. Did you see that?",
"W: I wish we could stop.",
"M: How the hell can I stop? I'll stop as soon as I've found somewhere to park!"
] | [
{
"answer": "Park his car.",
"choice": [
"Go to a park",
"Park his car.",
"Drive on."
],
"question": "What does the man wish to do?"
}
] | 17-27 |
[
"M: I forgot all about the two o'clock meeting. Tom's going to kill me.",
"W: Oh, God! I can see why you are upset. You can really be annoying when something important slips in your mind."
] | [
{
"answer": "She's sympathetic.",
"choice": [
"She's scornful.",
"She's angry.",
"She's sympathetic."
],
"question": "What's the woman's attitude towards the man's forgetfulness?"
}
] | 5-244 |
[
"W: I'm so worried about Monday's exam.",
"M: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.",
"W: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?",
"M: You are not allowed to use them, I think.",
"W: Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?",
"M: I'm afraid that's not ... | [
{
"answer": "She was afraid to take part in an examination.",
"choice": [
"She was troubled by a difficult mathematics question.",
"She was worried about next Monday.",
"She was afraid to take part in an examination."
],
"question": "What's the woman's problem?"
},
{
"answe... | 21-136 |
[
"W: This coffee never seems quite right to me.",
"M: Why don't you try some tea?"
] | [
{
"answer": "Drinking some tea.",
"choice": [
"Buying a new kind of coffee.",
"Drinking some tea.",
"Giving up drinking coffee."
],
"question": "What does the man suggest?"
}
] | 13-116 |
[
"W: After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest of the year.",
"M: The year! It's supposed to be good for four!"
] | [
{
"answer": "surprise",
"choice": [
"surprise",
"sarcasm",
"disappointment"
],
"question": "The tone of the man is that of ________."
}
] | 10-64 |
[
"M: Where on earth are we?",
"W: Judging by all the traffic, I'd say we're near the heart of the downtown area.",
"M: What did I do wrong? Did I take a wrong turn?",
"W: I think so."
] | [
{
"answer": "They lost their way.",
"choice": [
"They lost their way.",
"They were caught in the traffic.",
"They broke the traffic rule."
],
"question": "What happened to the speakers?"
}
] | 4-190 |
[
"W: Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?",
"M: Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.",
"W: He is all alone, isn't he?",
"M: Yes, his wife has been dead... | [
{
"answer": "He can no longer work at sea.",
"choice": [
"His health is getting worse.",
"He can no longer work at sea.",
"His past life upsets him a good deal."
],
"question": "Why does old Jake look terribly depressed?"
},
{
"answer": "She passed away years ago.",
"ch... | 5-158 |
[
"W: I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.",
"M: Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year."
] | [
{
"answer": "The two speakers are seniors at college.",
"choice": [
"The man is worried about his future.",
"The two speakers are seniors at college.",
"The two speakers are at a loss what to do."
],
"question": "What do you learn from the conversation?"
}
] | 17-111 |
[
"M: Alice, I want to buy you a watch. Which one do you like?",
"F: I like the red one, Dad."
] | [
{
"answer": "In a shop.",
"choice": [
"In a shop.",
"In a restaurant.",
"In a bus stop."
],
"question": "Where are they?"
}
] | 12-345 |
[
"W: Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.",
"M: Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.",
"W: My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.",
"M: Where is he?",
"W: He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.",
"M: And who is the yound woman? U... | [
{
"answer": "Her brother.",
"choice": [
"Her brother.",
"Her student.",
"Her teacher."
],
"question": "Who is visiting the woman for the weekend?"
},
{
"answer": "She has taken piano lessons from her.",
"choice": [
"She has just been introduced to her.",
"Sh... | 4-1533 |
[
"F: Could you tell me something about the city?",
"M: Certainly. I am almost sixty now, and I lived here all my life. I know it very well."
] | [
{
"answer": "Sixty years.",
"choice": [
"Fifty years.",
"Sixty years.",
"More than sixty years."
],
"question": "How long has the man lived in the city?"
}
] | 11-14 |
[
"W: Welcome sir, go this way please.",
"M: Thank you.",
"W: Would you like to see a menu?",
"M: No, thanks. I already know what to order."
] | [
{
"answer": "A waitress.",
"choice": [
"A doctor.",
"A secretary.",
"A waitress."
],
"question": "What is the woman's job?"
}
] | 16-31 |
[
"Man: Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.",
"Woman: So, you can't come to get me?",
"Man: No, uh, sorry.",
"Woman: Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?",
"Man: Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thi... | [
{
"answer": "the man's brother",
"choice": [
"the woman's father",
"the man's brother",
"a friend from work"
],
"question": "Who will meet the woman at the airport?"
},
{
"answer": "quite",
"choice": [
"quite",
"extremely",
"not so"
],
"questio... | 1-2 |
[
"M: I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.",
"W: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting."
] | [
{
"answer": "The man should give up watching the movie.",
"choice": [
"The man should give up watching the movie.",
"The man should read something exciting instead.",
"The man should go to bed at eleven."
],
"question": "What does the woman mean?"
}
] | 5-337 |
[
"W: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?",
"M: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.",
"W: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?",
"M: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?",
"W: $ 65. When will yo... | [
{
"answer": "A single room with bath",
"choice": [
"A single room",
"A double room with bath",
"A single room with bath"
],
"question": "What kind of room does William Woods want?"
},
{
"answer": "$390.",
"choice": [
"$390.",
"$460.",
"$490."
],
... | 16-156 |
[
"W: Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?",
"M: No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.",
"W: I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?",
"M: In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast."... | [
{
"answer": "At a hotel.",
"choice": [
"In a shop.",
"At a hotel.",
"At a restaurant."
],
"question": "Where does this conversation most probably take place?"
},
{
"answer": "Two rings and a gold necklace.",
"choice": [
"Two rings and a gold necklace.",
"A g... | 21-18 |
[
"W: Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.",
"M: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?",
"W: Who is that calling, please?",
"M: My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.",
"W: I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.",
"M: I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. ... | [
{
"answer": "To discuss something with the doctor.",
"choice": [
"To discuss something with the doctor.",
"To ask Dr. Perkins to give a lecture.",
"To see him about his illness."
],
"question": "Why does the man want to talk to Dr. Perkins on the phone?"
},
{
"answer": "Hav... | 2-40 |
[
"M: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?",
"W: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.",
"M: How often do you call each other?",
"W: Usuall... | [
{
"answer": "Colleagues.",
"choice": [
"Neighbors.",
"Colleagues.",
"A couple."
],
"question": "What is the probable relationship between the speakers?"
},
{
"answer": "By letter.",
"choice": [
"By phone.",
"By email.",
"By letter."
],
"questio... | 7-120 |
[
"M: Helen, can I have a look at your newspaper?",
"W: Sure, go ahead.",
"M: I want to know what's on this weekend.",
"W: Is there anything interesting?",
"M: The Fools Garden is giving a performance today.",
"W: They are a pop group. They are said to be very good. What time does the performance start?",
... | [
{
"answer": "Pop group.",
"choice": [
"Classical group.",
"Pop group.",
"Jazz group."
],
"question": "What does the Fools Garden refer to?"
},
{
"answer": "They will go together.",
"choice": [
"The man will go alone.",
"The woman will go alone.",
"They... | 21-112 |
[
"M: Can you possibly lend me $10 until payday?",
"W: It's out of the question."
] | [
{
"answer": "She will not lend him the money.",
"choice": [
"She doesn't understand the question.",
"She will not lend him the money.",
"She will lend him the money."
],
"question": "What did you learn about the woman?"
}
] | 4-11 |
[
"W: These days have been so hot. Shall we go swimming at school this weekend?",
"M: I'd love to, but yesterday I promised my friends to go fishing with them."
] | [
{
"answer": "Go fishing.",
"choice": [
"Go swimming.",
"Go shopping.",
"Go fishing."
],
"question": "What's the man probably going to do this weekend?"
}
] | 23-48 |
[
"M: I can't go to the zoo with you tomorrow, because I have got a cold.",
"W: I'm sorry to hear that."
] | [
{
"answer": "He is ill.",
"choice": [
"He is too cold.",
"He is too hot.",
"He is ill."
],
"question": "What's wrong with the boy?"
}
] | 12-147 |
[
"W: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.",
"M: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?",
"W: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?",
"M: Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is... | [
{
"answer": "Because she is tired of watching TV.",
"choice": [
"Because she is tired of watching TV.",
"Because there is a good film in the neighborhood theater.",
"Because she enjoys going to the movies."
],
"question": "Why does the woman want to go to the movie?"
},
{
"... | 17-244 |
[
"F: This dress is much better, and the color is good.",
"M: You are fight, madam, the blue dress is better than the green one."
] | [
{
"answer": "The blue one.",
"choice": [
"The green one.",
"The blue one.",
"Neither."
],
"question": "Which dress will the woman take?"
}
] | 12-117 |
[
"M: Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do?",
"W: Certainly. Go ahead, please.",
"M: Don't touch the electricity and put everything in order. OK?",
"W: Sure!"
] | [
{
"answer": "Maybe a teacher.",
"choice": [
"Maybe a teacher.",
"Maybe a student.",
"Maybe a meeting organizer."
],
"question": "Can you guess what the man is?"
}
] | 16-129 |
[
"W: Lovely weather!",
"M: Yes, it's really warm.",
"W: I've seen you before, haven't I?",
"M: Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?",
"W: Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?",
"M: Oh, I'm staying with a family down... | [
{
"answer": "Lovely and warm.",
"choice": [
"Cloudy and warm.",
"Lovely and warm.",
"Fine but cloudy."
],
"question": "What's the weather like?"
},
{
"answer": "In a park.",
"choice": [
"At the station.",
"In a flat.",
"In a park."
],
"question... | 4-245 |
[
"M: Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?",
"W: You just dial 0 and then the room number. It's very simple."
] | [
{
"answer": "In a hotel.",
"choice": [
"In a phone box.",
"In a hotel.",
"In a post office."
],
"question": "Where does this conversation probably take place?"
}
] | 7-51 |
[
"W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?",
"M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.",
"W: And how did he then go about actually s... | [
{
"answer": "Selling products made for left-handers.",
"choice": [
"Providing aid to the disabled.",
"Printing labels for manufactured goods.",
"Selling products made for left-handers."
],
"question": "What kind of business does the man engaged in?"
},
{
"answer": "Most of ... | 5-577 |
[
"M: Hello, Mary.",
"W: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?",
"M: I've no idea. What about you?",
"W: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?",
"M: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.",
"W: Neither have I Shall we go there by bus?... | [
{
"answer": "To go to watch a football match.",
"choice": [
"To go to see a play.",
"To go to see a movie.",
"To go to watch a football match."
],
"question": "What are they going to do this evening?"
},
{
"answer": "At 7:30.",
"choice": [
"At 6:30.",
"At 6:... | 21-281 |
[
"M: Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?",
"W: 25 cents.",
"M: Ok, I'd like two 25-cent stamps, please.",
"W: Here you are."
] | [
{
"answer": "50 cents",
"choice": [
"25 cents",
"50 cents",
"2 dollars"
],
"question": "How much will the man pay for the stamps?"
}
] | 4-410 |
[
"M: Hello, may I speak to Henry, please?",
"F: Hold on. Henry, your phone call."
] | [
{
"answer": "At home",
"choice": [
"At school",
"Just went out",
"At home"
],
"question": "Where is Henry?"
}
] | 12-593 |
[
"M: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?",
"W: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.",
"M: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.",
"W: Why not by bike? The bus would be ... | [
{
"answer": "4:15.",
"choice": [
"3:30.",
"4:00.",
"4:15."
],
"question": "What time will they go to see the Smiths?"
},
{
"answer": "By bike.",
"choice": [
"By bus.",
"By bike.",
"On foot."
],
"question": "How will they go there?"
},
{
... | 4-1526 |
[
"W: I thought it was a great movie – so visually exciting and sharks look really scary at times.",
"M: I hated to admit it, but it made me jump a bit of times too. I guess recent advances in camera technology helped."
] | [
{
"answer": "Movie",
"choice": [
"Shark",
"Camera",
"Movie"
],
"question": "What are the two speakers tallking about?"
}
] | 7-346 |
[
"W: How is loan feeling today?",
"M: She still has a headache."
] | [
{
"answer": "She is ill.",
"choice": [
"She is ill.",
"She feels happy.",
"She is sad."
],
"question": "How is Joan?"
}
] | 13-44 |
[
"M: I am afraid Peter won't be back until 12:00. Shall I take a message for him?",
"W: Oh, yeah, please ask him to give me a call when he gets back."
] | [
{
"answer": "She wants the man to ask Peter to give her a ring.",
"choice": [
"She wants the man to call her back.",
"She wants to leave a message for the man.",
"She wants the man to ask Peter to give her a ring."
],
"question": "What does the woman want the man to do?"
}
] | 21-304 |
[
"M: I'm really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks' time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.",
"W: She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her."
] | [
{
"answer": "To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessons.",
"choice": [
"To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessons.",
"To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.",
"To talk with Mary about going to the concert."
],
"question": "What are the speakers probably ... | 10-33 |
[
"M: When did you buy that new necklace?",
"W: I didn't buy it. It was a gift."
] | [
{
"answer": "none.",
"choice": [
"none.",
"One dollar.",
"100 dollars."
],
"question": "How much did the necklace cost the woman?"
}
] | 12-439 |
[
"W: Did you go shopping this afternoon?",
"M: Yes, but all I got was a sore foot."
] | [
{
"answer": "He didn't buy anything.",
"choice": [
"He didn't buy anything.",
"He got some medicine for his foot.",
"He was sick and couldn't go shopping."
],
"question": "What does the man mean?"
}
] | 5-216 |
[
"Man: I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.",
"Woman: Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.",
"Man: What exactly is house-... | [
{
"answer": "Taking care of the house while the owner is away.",
"choice": [
"Sitting around all day.",
"Taking care of the house while the owner is away.",
"Watching a family's kids in their house."
],
"question": "What is house-sitting?"
},
{
"answer": "He plans to house ... | 21-348 |
[
"M: Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.",
"W: I'll check the mail box. There is nothing in it but a post-card from our daughter."
] | [
{
"answer": "The man is waiting for some important mail.",
"choice": [
"The woman found the mail box empty.",
"The man is waiting for some important mail.",
"The man has just sent out his application."
],
"question": "What do we learn from this conversation?"
}
] | 5-297 |
[
"M: Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!",
"W: Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?",
"M: I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.",
"W: Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say \"Ah\".",
"M: Ah! Is that serious, doc... | [
{
"answer": "Yes, he did.",
"choice": [
"Yes, he did.",
"No, he didn't.",
"We are not sure."
],
"question": "Did the man have a had headache?"
},
{
"answer": "He had eaten some unripe bananas.",
"choice": [
"He had caught a very bad cold.",
"He had eaten som... | 16-20 |
[
"W: Have you seen the movie The Departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost.",
"M: Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together."
] | [
{
"answer": "Hard to understand.",
"choice": [
"Extremely tedious.",
"Hard to understand.",
"Lacking a good plot."
],
"question": "How did the two speakers find the movie?"
}
] | 5-135 |
[
"M: I'd like to speak to the manager, please.",
"W: May I know what it is about?",
"M: I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper.",
"W: Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call."
] | [
{
"answer": "To take the job.",
"choice": [
"To read the advertisement.",
"To meet the manager.",
"To take the job."
],
"question": "What does the man really want to do?"
}
] | 2-55 |
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