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[ "W: It's been very cold in the past two days.", "M: We haven't seen the worst of it yet. More snow is forecast next week accompanied by strong winds." ]
[ { "answer": "Cold and windy.", "choice": [ "Cold and windy.", "Snow will be replaced by strong winds.", "It will get better." ], "question": "What will the weather be like?" } ]
5-685
[ "M: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.", "W: I am afraid it's out of stock. You'll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us." ]
[ { "answer": "At a bookstore.", "choice": [ "At a publishing house.", "At a bookstore.", "In a reading room." ], "question": "Where did this conversation most probably take place?" } ]
5-85
[ "W: When will you be through with your work, John?", "M: Who knows? My boss usually finds something for me to do at the last minute." ]
[ { "answer": "The man is complaining.", "choice": [ "The man needs help.", "The man is complaining.", "The man likes his job." ], "question": "What do we learn from the conversation?" } ]
17-108
[ "M: Do you know what you want to do when you finish your degree?", "W: I'll ask you if I ever need your advice." ]
[ { "answer": "She does not really need his help.", "choice": [ "She does not really need his help.", "She has not started thinking about it yet.", "She is very grateful to the man for his advice." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
10-87
[ "W: Judy earned a lot of money over the summer as a consultant for that agency.", "M: I don't doubt it. What surprises me is that she is still working there, now that classes have started again." ]
[ { "answer": "He wonders why she's still kept her job.", "choice": [ "He's surprised she chose that agency.", "He wonders why she's still kept her job.", "He doesn't know when her classes started." ], "question": "What does the man say about Judy?" } ]
17-18
[ "W: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?", "M: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.", "W: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log o...
[ { "answer": "What they do on the Internet.", "choice": [ "When they surf the Web.", "What they do on the Internet.", "How they look up information online." ], "question": "What are the two speakers mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "Several times a week.", "choice":...
4-217
[ "M: You can only keep the books for two weeks.", "W: Fine. Surely I will return them on time." ]
[ { "answer": "In a laboratory.", "choice": [ "In a library.", "In a laboratory.", "In a classroom." ], "question": "Where does the conversation probably take place?" } ]
7-198
[ "W: What does the TV say about the weather tomorrow morning?", "M: It says there will be thick fog throughout the city." ]
[ { "answer": "Foggy.", "choice": [ "Fine.", "Foggy.", "Rainy." ], "question": "What's the weather like tomorrow morning?" } ]
4-832
[ "W: Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?", "M: I'm afraid that's impossible because I haven't been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it." ]
[ { "answer": "Jim can't afford the car.", "choice": [ "Jim will buy the car as soon as he has the money.", "Jim can't afford the car.", "Jim has already made the down payment on the car." ], "question": "What do we know about Jim?" } ]
5-853
[ "M: Mrs. Whinfield, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on Dorset gardens for our paper. Now I wonder if I could ask you a few questions.", "W: Yes, sure.", "M: Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening?", "W: Well, I...
[ { "answer": "To learn more about plants.", "choice": [ "To learn more about plants.", "To write an article on gardens.", "To meet the writers whose books she read." ], "question": "What was the purpose of Mrs. Whinfield's visits to Kew Gardens?" }, { "answer": "West London....
15-57
[ "M: Do you know John is going to move to France next month. His wealthy uncle has left his property for him to inherit.", "W: I wish I could come into a fortune like that one day." ]
[ { "answer": "he tins been left property there", "choice": [ "he'll start a new business in properties", "he tins been left property there", "he's made a for time with his uncle" ], "question": "John is going to France because ________." } ]
10-90
[ "M: It is Friday, isn't it?", "W: Yes, there will be a school concert this evening." ]
[ { "answer": "On Friday evening.", "choice": [ "On Thursday evening.", "On Friday evening.", "On Saturday evening." ], "question": "When will there be a school concert?" } ]
8-40
[ "Father: Time to eat!", "Daughter: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. [Good, good.] Oh yuck! What's that?", "Father: Ah, now don't complain!", "Daughter: But what is it, and where is mom?", "Father: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.", "Daughter: But what is it ... and that...
[ { "answer": "She is resting in bed.", "choice": [ "She is busy at work.", "She had to run some errands.", "She is resting in bed." ], "question": "What does the conversation imply about the mother?" }, { "answer": "It was too chewy.", "choice": [ "It was too salty...
1-56
[ "M: What's the matter, Anne? Do you have a problem?", "W: Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I don't know what to do.", "M: If it's a better job than your present one, take it. That's my advice.", "W: It isn't as easy as that. I like the job I have now very much. The people in my office are very nice...
[ { "answer": "Changing her job.", "choice": [ "Getting more money.", "Doing better in her job.", "Changing her job." ], "question": "What is the woman thinking about?" }, { "answer": "It is interesting.", "choice": [ "It is difficult.", "It is interesting.", ...
4-252
[ "W: Do you like to play badminton?", "M: I like the sport and I play often, but I never learned to play well." ]
[ { "answer": "He enjoys playing badminton.", "choice": [ "He doesn't like playing badminton.", "He can play badminton well.", "He enjoys playing badminton." ], "question": "What can we learn from the man's reply?" } ]
21-36
[ "M: Can I put my luggage here just for a few minutes?", "W: Sure, go ahead!" ]
[ { "answer": "Of course, you can.", "choice": [ "Of course, you can.", "No, please don't.", "You should go to ask others." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
4-429
[ "W: You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman slipping on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.", "M: Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course there is also a kind of humorous satisfa...
[ { "answer": "We derive some humorous satisfaction from their misfortune.", "choice": [ "We simply cannot help reacting instinctively that way.", "We wish to hide our indifference to their misfortune.", "We derive some humorous satisfaction from their misfortune." ], "question": "Wh...
5-567
[ "W: Excuse me. I'm looking for the textbooks for Germany course.", "M: I'm afraid they are out of stock. You'll have to order them. It will take the publisher five days to fly them to us." ]
[ { "answer": "In a university store.", "choice": [ "In a airplane company's office.", "In a university store.", "In Germany teacher's office." ], "question": "Where did this conversation probably take place?" } ]
21-320
[ "M: After having my hair cut, I'll go to the library.", "W: Please stop for some food on your way home, if you have time." ]
[ { "answer": "Buy some food.", "choice": [ "Have his hair cut.", "Go to the library.", "Buy some food." ], "question": "What does the woman ask the man to do?" } ]
4-473
[ "W: Are you going home for the summer vacation?", "M: Well, Jane and I have decided to stay on here as research assistants." ]
[ { "answer": "She'll be working during the vacation.", "choice": [ "She'll be travelling during the vacation.", "She'll be working during the vacation.", "She's looking forward to going home." ], "question": "What can be inferred about the woman?" } ]
10-15
[ "M: I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.", "W: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad?", "M: I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place else would...
[ { "answer": "To get help deciding where to take his vacation.", "choice": [ "To get help deciding where to take his vacation.", "To visit his friends in Paris.", "To get information about Parisian night clubs." ], "question": "Why does the man go to the travel agency?" }, { ...
17-82
[ "M: I have to go to class because I have a test, but if I could, I'd go with you to the movie.", "W: That's too bad. I wish that you could come along." ]
[ { "answer": "To class.", "choice": [ "To class.", "To the movie.", "To the library." ], "question": "Where is the man going?" } ]
3-149
[ "M: I can't believe so many people want to sign up for the Korea Development Conference. We will have to limit the registration.", "W: Yeah, otherwise we won't have room for the more." ]
[ { "answer": "Limit the number of participants in the conference.", "choice": [ "Limit the number of participants in the conference.", "Check the number of people who have registered.", "Provide people with advice on career development." ], "question": "What are the speakers going t...
5-585
[ "M: Did you hear about the fire at the Department Store?", "W: Yes. It's reported that the building is in ruins.", "M: That's right. It went up like a matchbox. There was nothing they could do to save it." ]
[ { "answer": "A fire.", "choice": [ "A fire.", "A matchbox.", "A rain." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]
4-169
[ "F: I wonder if I could possibly use your computer.", "M: Sure, go ahead." ]
[ { "answer": "Yes.", "choice": [ "Yes.", "No.", "We are not sure." ], "question": "Will the woman use the man's computer?" } ]
12-386
[ "M: Laura, I ran into David today.", "W: Really? Did he say anything about his sister?", "M: Yes. She should be leaving London very soon because her husband has taken a job in Paris." ]
[ { "answer": "She is moving to Paris soon.", "choice": [ "She is living in Paris now.", "She is moving to Paris soon.", "She will leave her husband." ], "question": "What do we learn about David's sister?" } ]
9-116
[ "M: What's the matter, Robin?", "W: I've been to the dentist. I can't go to school today." ]
[ { "answer": "Robin is sick.", "choice": [ "Robin is happy.", "Robin is sick.", "Robin is very well." ], "question": "How is Robin?" } ]
16-106
[ "W: Hi, Ben, we're having a party tonight. Do you want to come and join us? You can bring your girlfriend.", "M: Well, actually, Camilla and I are breaking up.", "W: What happened? Did you have an argument?", "M: No. She is really a very nice girl.", "W: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, and easy-going. ...
[ { "answer": "Talk to his girlfriend.", "choice": [ "Have an argument.", "Tell the girl about the party.", "Talk to his girlfriend." ], "question": "What is Ben going to do?" }, { "answer": "Very nice.", "choice": [ "Very nice.", "Too caring.", "Rather ...
4-1543
[ "W: Could you please explain the homework for the next class?", "M: Sure. Pick out the important people during the French Revolution and write a passage about them." ]
[ { "answer": "Student and teacher.", "choice": [ "Husband and wife.", "Patient and nurse.", "Student and teacher." ], "question": "What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?" } ]
4-317
[ "M: Bye! I'm going to school.", "W: Could you post these letters for me on your way?" ]
[ { "answer": "She asked him to post a few letters.", "choice": [ "She asked him the way.", "She asked him to post a few letters.", "She asked him to get some stamps for her." ], "question": "What did the woman ask the man to do?" } ]
13-146
[ "Man: Whew! It's pretty cold today.", "Woman: Yeah. My fingers are numb.", "Man: So, do you often ski here?", "Woman: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ... ever.", "Man: So, how do you like it so far?", "Woman: The snow is great [ Yeah ...], but it's too crowded. You know, ...
[ { "answer": "doesn't have skiing experience", "choice": [ "has gone skiing many times", "doesn't have skiing experience", "skis once to twice a year" ], "question": "The woman __________." }, { "answer": "very crowded", "choice": [ "very crowded", "somewhat ...
1-79
[ "W: If I were ten years younger, I would have got the job.", "M: Right. They think young girls can do the job better." ]
[ { "answer": "She is no longer young.", "choice": [ "She is not old enough.", "She is not good at the job.", "She is no longer young." ], "question": "Why didn't the woman get the job?" } ]
4-632
[ "M: Good morning, ma'am. Can I help you?", "W: Yes. I have some wool pants that need to be cleaned. I spilled wine on them at a restaurant. I really hope they are not ruined." ]
[ { "answer": "At a laundry.", "choice": [ "At a clothing store.", "At a laundry.", "At a restaurant." ], "question": "Where does this conversation most likely take place?" } ]
7-18
[ "W: Do you live very far from your school?", "M: About 8 kilometers, but it doesn't seem very far, there is much traffic along this road. It's great to go by bike." ]
[ { "answer": "Happy.", "choice": [ "Happy.", "Tired.", "Worried." ], "question": "How does the man feel about going to school by bike?" } ]
4-1385
[ "W: Hi, Mark. How was your summer vacation?", "M: I worked at a restaurant the whole vacation. It was an exciting experience and I also made enough money for the next term. What did you do in your summer vacation?", "W: I attended some classes because I fell behind the others last term. I wanted to catch up wit...
[ { "answer": "He worked at a restaurant.", "choice": [ "He worked at a restaurant.", "He attended some classes.", "He traveled around the world." ], "question": "What did the man do in the summer vacation?" }, { "answer": "The woman would rather get a degree than work.", ...
4-954
[ "M: Hello. Are you the person who has a house for sale?", "W: Yes, I am.", "M: Well, the advertisement says it has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, just what I need for my family of six. May I ask how much you want for it?", "W: I prefer not to talk about the price on the phone, but let's say it's around 15...
[ { "answer": "From an advertisement.", "choice": [ "From an advertisement.", "From his friend.", "From the owner." ], "question": "Where does the man learn about the house?" }, { "answer": "The house suits the man's family.", "choice": [ "The man decides to buy the...
4-1518
[ "W: Excuse me, is this 1660 Eighth Street?", "M: No, it's 6014 Eleventh Street." ]
[ { "answer": "1660 Eighth Street.", "choice": [ "1060 English Street.", "6014 Eleventh Street.", "1660 Eighth Street." ], "question": "What address is the woman looking for?" } ]
4-1019
[ "M: Mary, you know I've been thinking about applying for a job in Germany. Well, I've got the details about different jobs and I'd like your opinion about which would be the best one to go for.", "F: Where are the jobs?", "M: One's in Munich, one's in Frankfurt and the other one's in Hamburg.", "F: Munich's s...
[ { "answer": "The advantages and disadvantages of working in different places.", "choice": [ "The comparison in costs of living between different countries.", "The advantages and disadvantages of working in different places.", "Where to spend their forthcoming holidays." ], "questio...
20-120
[ "W: We've all heard the saying \"Laughter is the best medicine.\" How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?", "M: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hou...
[ { "answer": "Chances of having heart attacks reduce with those amused daily.", "choice": [ "Health conditions improve with time spent watching healthy programs.", "Comedy videos can cure most people of chronic heart attacks.", "Chances of having heart attacks reduce with those amused daily...
5-879
[ "W: Now, Mr. Sun, did you see the accident clearly?", "M: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the post office.", "W: Can you remember what time it happened?", "M: Yes, it was 4:25 by my watch.", "W: Good. Now, was the truck going fast?", "M: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the traffic lights were going ...
[ { "answer": "A traffic accident.", "choice": [ "A fight in the street.", "A traffic accident.", "A robbery." ], "question": "What are the two speakers talking about?" }, { "answer": "The traffic lights were red.", "choice": [ "The driver was drunk.", "The tr...
21-342
[ "M: Excuse me, how do you say that word, C-U-S-T-O-M-S?", "F: Customs." ]
[ { "answer": "He wants to know how to pronounce the word.", "choice": [ "He wants to know how to pronounce the word.", "He wants to know the meaning of the word.", "He wants to know how to spell the word." ], "question": "What does the man want to know?" } ]
12-228
[ "M: What's the matter? You've been sitting there for ages, just staring into space.", "W: I told the Brownings I'd send them a postcard. Now I don't know what to say." ]
[ { "answer": "Writing a postcard.", "choice": [ "Visiting the Brownings.", "Writing a postcard.", "Looking for a postcard." ], "question": "What's the woman doing?" } ]
5-322
[ "M: It's a perfect day for staying inside.", "W: This rain hasn't let up for 2 weeks. I'm going crazy." ]
[ { "answer": "The weather.", "choice": [ "The traffic.", "The weather.", "Their health." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]
5-591
[ "M: Are there more students in your class than in your brother's class, Maria?", "W: Yes. There are 19 girls and 28 boys in my class, but there are only 35 students in my brother's class." ]
[ { "answer": "47.", "choice": [ "35.", "47.", "45." ], "question": "How many students are there in Maria's class?" } ]
8-3
[ "M: If Professor King gave us one more week, we would be able to complete the task.", "W: Hm, that would make a big difference." ]
[ { "answer": "He needs more time.", "choice": [ "He likes his professor.", "He wants a new task.", "He needs more time." ], "question": "What does the man mean?" } ]
9-40
[ "M: This is Jack speaking. Who is this?", "W: This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me?", "M: Certainly. What is the matter?", "W: My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day.", "M: Oh, Jenny. In fact, you...
[ { "answer": "She lost her sister's pet.", "choice": [ "She had a fight with her sister.", "She lost her sister's pet.", "She lost her money." ], "question": "What happened to Jenny?" }, { "answer": "Apologize to her sister and buy her a cat.", "choice": [ "Turn to...
4-999
[ "W: Jack said he can give us a fide to the game.", "M: Oh, good, then he does have his car." ]
[ { "answer": "A car.", "choice": [ "A car.", "A bike.", "A bar." ], "question": "What does Jack have?" } ]
14-242
[ "M: When do I get paid?", "W: You'll be paid on the first and fifteenth of every month.", "M: Is the pay by the week or by the hour?", "W: You'll be paid $ 6.50 an hour." ]
[ { "answer": "By the hour.", "choice": [ "By the hour.", "By the week.", "By the month." ], "question": "How will the man be paid?" } ]
14-173
[ "M: May I carry the bag for you?", "F: Thank you,but I call do it without help." ]
[ { "answer": "No.", "choice": [ "Yes.", "No.", "Maybe." ], "question": "Will the man carry the bag for the woman?" } ]
12-341
[ "M: What time does the party start?", "W: At 10: 30. And we have twenty minutes to get there." ]
[ { "answer": "10:10.", "choice": [ "10:30.", "10:50.", "10:10." ], "question": "What time is it now?" } ]
12-280
[ "M: Lisa, how are you getting along with our term paper?", "W: I've been writing and rewriting it. I simply don't know if I will ever get it finished." ]
[ { "answer": "Frustrated.", "choice": [ "Satisfied.", "Frustrated.", "Annoyed." ], "question": "How does Lisa feel about her work?" } ]
10-47
[ "M: Good morning! Did you have a good weekend, Jane?", "W: No, I didn't. I had a busy time. I studied all weekend for today's exam.", "M: But there is no exam today.", "W: I know. I just found out." ]
[ { "answer": "There was no exam today.", "choice": [ "There was an exam this afternoon.", "There was no exam today.", "The exam was postponed to next weekend." ], "question": "What did tile girl find out this morning?" } ]
4-1012
[ "W: You have arranged to Mr. Johnson on Wednesday. So I don't have to write to him, do I?", "M: There's no need to write to him." ]
[ { "answer": "The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson.", "choice": [ "The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson.", "Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson.", "The arrangement of the Wednesdaymeeting." ], "question": "What are the speakers talking about?" } ]
5-690
[ "M: Hello?", "W: Hello. Is that Dr. Bean?", "M: Yes, it is.", "W: Dr. Bean, I'm making a survey for the National Research Company. I'd like to ask you a few questions about your health habits.", "M: OK.", "W: First question: How often do you take medicine?", "M: I sometimes take aspirin, but that's all....
[ { "answer": "On the telephone.", "choice": [ "In the street.", "At the man's home.", "On the telephone." ], "question": "Where does this conve rsation take place?" }, { "answer": "Health.", "choice": [ "Work.", "Hobbies.", "Health." ], "questio...
4-525
[ "M: Did it cost very much to stay overnight in the hotel?", "W: More than you would believe." ]
[ { "answer": "the cost was unbelievably high", "choice": [ "the cost was reasonable", "the cost was unbelievably high", "she likes the hotel" ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
7-331
[ "M: Do you know much about computers?", "W: Not a great deal. Why?", "M: I've been reading an article about computers. They are strange and are being used for almost everything.", "W: Yes. But have you learned how to use one?", "M: No. But I'm about to take a course on computers next term.", "W: That's go...
[ { "answer": "Nothing.", "choice": [ "A great deal.", "Only a little.", "Nothing." ], "question": "How much does the man know about computers?" }, { "answer": "It's necessary for everyone no matter what you do.", "choice": [ "It's necessary for everyone no matter w...
4-982
[ "M: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.", "W: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.", "M: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?", "W: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th."...
[ { "answer": "To learn English.", "choice": [ "To learn English.", "To do business.", "To visit some teachers." ], "question": "Why did the woman go to London during the vacation?" }, { "answer": "About 40 days.", "choice": [ "About 30 days.", "About 40 days....
4-810
[ "M: Does your class start at 8:00 every morning?", "W: No. On Wednesdays it starts at 9:00 and on Fridays at 10:00." ]
[ { "answer": "At 8:00.", "choice": [ "At 10:00.", "At 9:00.", "At 8:00." ], "question": "When does the woman's class start on Tuesdays?" } ]
4-111
[ "Dad: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.", "Daughter: Hi Dad. I love you.", "Dad: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before.", "Daughter: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down.", "Dad: Uh, this doesn't sound good.", "Daughter: Well, ...
[ { "answer": "at their home", "choice": [ "at the girl's dormitory", "at their home", "in the car" ], "question": "Where does this conversation take place?" }, { "answer": "The woman drove it into some deep water.", "choice": [ "The woman drove it into some deep wa...
1-72
[ "M: Hello, Daisy. Are you sure that Thompson is in hospital?", "W: Yes. His sister Fiona told me that. She is going to the hospital to see him.", "M: Do you think I can go with her?", "W: I don't know. Why not ask her yourself?" ]
[ { "answer": "Thompson's sister.", "choice": [ "The woman speaker.", "Thompson's sister.", "Daisy's sister." ], "question": "Who is Fiona?" } ]
4-310
[ "F: The film starts at eight o'clock.", "M: We still have 9 quarter." ]
[ { "answer": "7:45", "choice": [ "7:50", "7:45", "7:00" ], "question": "What time is it?" } ]
12-499
[ "M: This shirt looks very nice. How much is it?", "W: It's eight dollars if you buy one. But you pay four dollars less if you buy two." ]
[ { "answer": "12 dollars", "choice": [ "4 dollars", "12 dollars", "16 dollars" ], "question": "How much will the man pay if he buys two shirts?" } ]
13-203
[ "W: Hey, Bob, what are you up to this weekend?", "M: Nothing in particular. Why? Do you have something in mind?", "W: Yeah. A friend of mine told me about a relatively new bar in the centre of town. It's called The Pharmacy and the decor is made of old medical stuff." ]
[ { "answer": "The plan for the weekend.", "choice": [ "A new bar in the town.", "A friend of the woman's.", "The plan for the weekend." ], "question": "What are they talking about?" } ]
4-708
[ "M: Why don't I take out the garbage?", "W: Please do. I haven't got time to do it yet." ]
[ { "answer": "Throw out the rubbish.", "choice": [ "Eat cabbage.", "Put the car in the garage.", "Throw out the rubbish." ], "question": "What will the man probably do?" } ]
16-116
[ "W: Have you ever been to Yellowstone National Park? My uncle is taking me there for the first time next weekend.", "M: No. My parents went there with my sister before I was born, though." ]
[ { "answer": "The man's sister.", "choice": [ "The woman.", "The man's uncle.", "The man's sister." ], "question": "Who has been to Yellowstone National Park?" } ]
4-1142
[ "F: Excuse me, is the meeting room on the fifth floor or the sixth floor?", "M: Oh no, it's on the fourth floor. This way, please." ]
[ { "answer": "On the fourth floor.", "choice": [ "On the fifth floor.", "On the sixth floor.", "On the fourth floor." ], "question": "Which floor is the meeting room?" } ]
11-6
[ "Woman: I'm sorry, the cake is late. We'll do better next time, I promise.", "Man: Well, I'm sorry too. You have to take it back. The birthday party is over and we don't need the cake any more." ]
[ { "answer": "She made a late delivery.", "choice": [ "She made a late delivery.", "She went to the wrong place.", "She couldn't take the cake back." ], "question": "Why did the woman apologize?" } ]
4-1433
[ "W: You are late for work today, Mr. Brown. It's unusual.", "M: I'm sorry. There was something wrong with my bike." ]
[ { "answer": "He looks unusual today.", "choice": [ "He looks unusual today.", "He is usually late for work.", "There is always something wrong with his bike." ], "question": "What is true about Mr. Brown?" } ]
15-2
[ "M: You see the list of books for this course?", "W: Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail.", "M: Are you going to buy them?", "W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.", "M: How about sharing the...
[ { "answer": "Buying the books for their course.", "choice": [ "Buying the books for their course.", "The money needed for the books.", "Sharing the books with each other." ], "question": "What are the speakers mainly talking about?" }, { "answer": "He wants to discuss them ...
4-55
[ "W: They are very nice shirts. How much are they?", "M: 6.50 dollars for each. But 12 dollars for two. They are really nice." ]
[ { "answer": "$ 6.50.", "choice": [ "$ 6.00.", "$ 6.50.", "$ 12.00." ], "question": "How much does one shirt cost?" } ]
12-173
[ "M: Linda, how are you getting along with the translation work?", "W: I have written and rewritten so much that I don't know if I'll ever get it finished." ]
[ { "answer": "Discouraged.", "choice": [ "Discouraged.", "Satisfied.", "Delighted." ], "question": "How does the woman feel?" } ]
4-59
[ "W: Henry, what do you like eating best, noodles, rice or spaghetti?", "M: You may not believe it, but I love rice.", "W: Really? Rice is what Chinese love, but you're not Chinese.", "M: Well, I spent fourteen years in a southern city in China. I didn't come to the US with my parents until I was fourteen year...
[ { "answer": "Rice.", "choice": [ "Rice.", "Noodles.", "Spaghetti." ], "question": "Which of the following does the man love best?" }, { "answer": "At the age of 14.", "choice": [ "At the age of 4.", "At the age of 10.", "At the age of 14." ], "...
7-185
[ "W: I have seen the movie \"Superman\" three times. I still really enjoy it.", "M: That's nothing. I have seen it twice that often and my brother has seen it ten times." ]
[ { "answer": "6 times.", "choice": [ "3 times.", "6 times.", "9 times." ], "question": "How many times has the man seen the movie?" } ]
15-68
[ "M: Did you hear about the big snow storm in Iowa yesterday? Three feet and twelve hours.", "W: Yeah, and I hear it's heading our way. We're supposed to get the same thing tonight." ]
[ { "answer": "They also may get a lot of snow.", "choice": [ "She has canceled her trip to the north.", "The snowstorm is getting weaker.", "They also may get a lot of snow." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
5-829
[ "M: Maria, can yon go on a picnic with us tomorrow?", "W: It's supposed to rain tomorrow." ]
[ { "answer": "Rainy.", "choice": [ "Rainy.", "Sunny.", "Cloudy." ], "question": "What will the weather probably be like tomorrow?" } ]
4-899
[ "M: Jane, Professor Keller asked about you today and how you were coming along with the project on pollution. By the way, I handed mine in the day before yesterday.", "W: Whoops. I was supposed to give it to her yesterday." ]
[ { "answer": "Yesterday.", "choice": [ "Today.", "Yesterday.", "The day before yesterday." ], "question": "When should the woman hand in the project?" } ]
4-578
[ "M: Can you come to my office at 9 tomorrow morning?", "W: I'm afraid not. I'll send the form to the headquarters then." ]
[ { "answer": "She will go to the headquarters.", "choice": [ "She will meet the manager.", "She will go to the headquarters.", "She will fill in the forms." ], "question": "Why can't the woman go to the man's office?" } ]
23-4
[ "M: I asked your mother about your bike accident. She didn't know anything about it.", "W: That's because I made it up." ]
[ { "answer": "She didn't tell the man the truth.", "choice": [ "She doesn't have a bike.", "Her mother made up the story.", "She didn't tell the man the truth." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
4-299
[ "M: You are very busy recently, aren't you?", "W: Yeah. I have to bend over for more than ten hours a day from Monday to Friday, and even worse, on weekends I can not spare myself from my project." ]
[ { "answer": "She has to work on weekends.", "choice": [ "She can rest on weekends.", "She has to work on weekends.", "She works for only eight hours each day." ], "question": "What does the woman really imply?" } ]
7-162
[ "W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester, didn't you?", "M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore." ]
[ { "answer": "The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.", "choice": [ "The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.", "The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.", "The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore." ], "question": "What do we learn fr...
5-95
[ "M: Why are you giving me a ticket for speeding, officer? I was only on 50.", "W: Can't you read? That was 10 MPH over the limit." ]
[ { "answer": "40MPH.", "choice": [ "60MPH.", "50MPH.", "40MPH." ], "question": "What's the speed limit in this area?" } ]
7-158
[ "M: How did Mr. Hunt's project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.", "W: It's true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn't have turned out better." ]
[ { "answer": "It was fairly successful.", "choice": [ "It was fairly successful.", "It was hard and futile.", "It failed for lack of fund." ], "question": "What happened to Mr. Runt's project?" } ]
10-58
[ "M: Jane, do you have a pen pal?", "W: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.", "M: Where is she?", "W: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.", "M: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?", "W: Yes. She enjoys listening to mus...
[ { "answer": "In England.", "choice": [ "In England.", "In the US.", "In Italy." ], "question": "Where is Alice?" }, { "answer": "Math.", "choice": [ "Math.", "Music.", "P.E." ], "question": "Which is Alice's favorite subject?" }, { "ans...
4-1015
[ "W: Excuse me. Can I help you?", "M: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes?", "W: Do you mean paper for writing letters?", "M: Yes.", "W: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like?", "M: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope.", "W: All right, sir. Anything else?...
[ { "answer": "Something for his letters.", "choice": [ "Something for his study.", "Something for his letters.", "Something for his showcase." ], "question": "What would the man like to have here?" }, { "answer": "Five.", "choice": [ "Fifty.", "Five.", ...
3-160
[ "W: Where are you from?", "M: Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.", "W: What a long way to come! You have a long holiday, I suppose.", "M: Well, I finished my studies, you know, and found a job in a shipping firm. Bu...
[ { "answer": "Traveling round the world.", "choice": [ "Trying to find a job.", "Traveling round the world.", "Teaching English for money." ], "question": "What is the man doing now?" }, { "answer": "In a shipping company.", "choice": [ "In an Australian school.", ...
9-24
[ "W: Hello. This is Violet from the Rainbow Hotel. Is Wallace at home?", "M: No. He's at the lab, but he will be back home at four o'clock." ]
[ { "answer": "At the lab.", "choice": [ "In the hotel.", "At home.", "At the lab." ], "question": "Where is Wallace now?" } ]
4-993
[ "W: I want to find a part-time job during the summer vacation and earn some money. How about you?", "M: I'm going to take a few summer courses so that I can graduate early next year." ]
[ { "answer": "Job hunting.", "choice": [ "Job hunting.", "Vacation plans.", "School courses." ], "question": "What are they mainly talking about?" } ]
10-42
[ "W: I expected you'd come to my birthday party yesterday.", "M: I'm terribly sorry. Susan. I had to see off a friend of mine at the airport last night." ]
[ { "answer": "He went to say goodbye to his friend at the airport.", "choice": [ "He went to visit a friend.", "He went to say goodbye to his friend at the airport.", "He went to another city with his friend." ], "question": "What did the man do last night?" } ]
3-179
[ "M: Do you think we should urge Bob to study English?", "W: We'll have to leave that decision up to him." ]
[ { "answer": "Bob should decide about English for himeself.", "choice": [ "They should go up to Bob's study.", "Bob should decide about English for himeself.", "Bob is leaving for England." ], "question": "What does the woman mean?" } ]
17-307
[ "M: Your sister Jane didn't recognize me at first.", "W: I'm not surprised. Why on earth don't you lose some weight?" ]
[ { "answer": "Go on a diet.", "choice": [ "Go on a diet.", "Talk to her sister.", "Introduce himself first." ], "question": "What does the woman suggest the man do?" } ]
3-51
[ "M: 7286712", "W: Hello, Susan's speaking, may I speak to Judy please?", "M: I'm afraid she is not here at the moment. I am her brother, shall I take a massage?", "W: Yes, you see, Judy and I plan to play table tennis tomorrow, but my cosine has broken my bat, I think Judy has an extra one, so please ask her ...
[ { "answer": "Judy's brother.", "choice": [ "Judy's brother.", "Susan's cousin.", "Judy's cousin." ], "question": "Who is answering the phone?" }, { "answer": "It's broken.", "choice": [ "It's stolen.", "It's lost.", "It's broken." ], "question"...
7-286
[ "M: It's nice and quiet here, away from the dust and noise of city. And our apartments are new and well-furnished.", "W: It's a good place except it is a bit far from the place where we work. Anyway, I'll talk with my husband tonight and give you a call tomorrow." ]
[ { "answer": "Looking for an apartment.", "choice": [ "Looking for an apartment.", "Looking for a job.", "Taking a suburban excursion." ], "question": "What is the woman doing?" } ]
5-264
[ "W: I heard that you joined the football team in our school?", "M: Yes. But until now, there are only six members including me." ]
[ { "answer": "Five.", "choice": [ "Four.", "Five.", "Six." ], "question": "How many people does the school football team also need?" } ]
21-72
[ "W: Will you go to America alone?", "M: My mother will go with me." ]
[ { "answer": "The man and his mother.", "choice": [ "The woman.", "The man.", "The man and his mother." ], "question": "Who will go to America?" } ]
13-14
[ "F: Have you heard anything about Jim since his accident?", "M: Well, I met his sister yesterday, she told me that he was out of hospital." ]
[ { "answer": "He is OK.", "choice": [ "He is in hospital.", "He doesn't work in the hospital.", "He is OK." ], "question": "How is Jim now?" } ]
12-20
[ "M: Have you taken Professor Yang's exam before? I'm kind of nervous.", "W: Yes. Just concentrate on the important ideas she's talked about in the class and ignore the details." ]
[ { "answer": "Focus on the main points of her lectures.", "choice": [ "Review the details of all her lessons.", "Focus on the main points of her lectures.", "Talk with her about his learning problems." ], "question": "How does the women suggest the man prepare for Professor Yang's e...
5-133
[ "W: We can start at 9:00 and arrive in Guangzhou around 12:00. Is it OK?", "M: Can we start early? My train will start at 12:05 a. m, and it will stop checking tickets at least 30 minutes ahead." ]
[ { "answer": "11:35 a.m.", "choice": [ "12:05 p.m.", "12:45 p.m.", "11:35 a.m." ], "question": "How late at least does the man have to check his ticket?" } ]
3-237
[ "W: I can come to see you again in half an hour. Is it all right?", "M: Good. That means you'll be here at ten forty." ]
[ { "answer": "10:10.", "choice": [ "9:30.", "10:10.", "10:00." ], "question": "What time is it now?" } ]
3-157
[ "W: How was your vacation last month?", "M: It was nice but expensive. We thought the hotel would cost 15 dollars, but it was three times that much." ]
[ { "answer": "45 dollars.", "choice": [ "5 dollars.", "15 dollars.", "45 dollars." ], "question": "How much did the hotel cost?" } ]
4-795
[ "W: I'm moving to a new place tomorrow. Could you possibly give me a hand?", "M: Sure. Why not ask around the department and see if some of the other students will be free, too?" ]
[ { "answer": "Finding more students to help with the move.", "choice": [ "Moving into a different office in the department.", "Joining the other students in the department.", "Finding more students to help with the move." ], "question": "What does the man suggest?" } ]
5-848