├── data ├── __init__.py ├── A1 │ ├── playing_in_the_pool.txt │ ├── read_together.txt │ ├── chocolate_cake.txt │ ├── go_for_a_ride.txt │ ├── catching_fish.txt │ ├── going_fishing.txt │ ├── helping_dad.txt │ ├── baking_a_cake.txt │ ├── christmas_time.txt │ ├── taking_a_test.txt │ ├── climbing_a_tree.txt │ ├── no_school_today.txt │ ├── seatbelts.txt │ ├── animal_shelter.txt │ ├── county_fair.txt │ ├── feeding_my_dog.txt │ ├── recess.txt │ ├── time_for_dinner.txt │ ├── feeling_sick.txt │ ├── pay_attention.txt │ ├── alphabet_song.txt │ ├── baby_brother.txt │ ├── boat_ride.txt │ ├── chores.txt │ ├── merry_go_round.txt │ ├── going_to_the_zoo.txt │ ├── playing_with_my_brother.txt │ ├── swimming_lessons.txt │ ├── driving_to_school.txt │ ├── fingerpainting.txt │ ├── going_to_the_park.txt │ ├── homework.txt │ ├── playing_with_a_friend.txt │ ├── raise_your_hand.txt │ ├── waiting.txt │ ├── first_flight.txt │ ├── go_to_the_bathroom.txt │ ├── hide_and_seek.txt │ ├── new_friends.txt │ ├── seeing_the_dentist.txt │ ├── sleeping_in_a_tent.txt │ ├── the_movies.txt │ ├── airplane.txt │ ├── bus_to_school.txt │ ├── picking_a_movie.txt │ ├── picking_fruit_from_a_tree.txt │ ├── playground.txt │ ├── want_a_cat.txt │ ├── favourite_colour.txt │ ├── hot_day.txt │ ├── field_trip_day.txt │ ├── taking_out_the_trash.txt │ ├── calling_the_roll.txt │ ├── lunch.txt │ ├── christmas_morning.txt │ ├── she_goes_out_to_the_nurse.txt │ ├── using_the_library.txt │ ├── baby_sister.txt │ ├── ballpark.txt │ ├── notes_at_work.txt │ ├── christmas_tree.txt │ ├── excited_to_sleep.txt │ ├── lets_play_a_game.txt │ ├── going_to_play.txt │ ├── a_noticeboard_message.txt │ ├── time_to_get_up.txt │ ├── a_poster_at_work.txt │ ├── my_day.txt │ ├── a_barking_dog.txt │ ├── red_rubber_ball.txt │ ├── red_white_and_blue.txt │ ├── a_text_message_invitation.txt │ ├── finding_the_classroom.txt │ ├── studying_abroad.txt │ ├── paying_for_a_service.txt │ ├── people_at_the_printer.txt │ ├── a_long_life.txt │ ├── piece_of_paper.txt │ ├── try_to_sleep.txt │ ├── washing_her_hands.txt │ ├── weather_1.txt │ ├── checking_books_for_damage.txt │ ├── honest_student.txt │ ├── studying_at_the_library.txt │ ├── machine_problems.txt │ ├── thin_man.txt │ ├── making_an_appointment.txt │ ├── reference_books.txt │ ├── an_airport_departures_board.txt │ ├── checking_out_a_video.txt │ ├── his_new_book.txt │ ├── hungry_birds.txt │ ├── cleaning_up_the_room.txt │ ├── cold_weather.txt │ ├── row_your_boat.txt │ ├── a_shot_in_the_arm.txt │ ├── late_homework.txt │ ├── new_shoes.txt │ ├── the_farm.txt │ ├── wants_to_die.txt │ ├── a_funny_story.txt │ ├── a_storm.txt │ ├── angry_parent.txt │ ├── in_love.txt │ ├── leaving_school.txt │ ├── troubleshooting.txt │ ├── sharing_news.txt │ ├── short_girl.txt │ ├── swimming_pool.txt │ ├── cooking_diiner.txt │ ├── lulus_letter.txt │ ├── no_job.txt │ ├── work_work.txt │ ├── write_a_letter.txt │ ├── a_new_car.txt │ ├── a_summer_job.txt │ ├── be_quiet.txt │ ├── birthday_card.txt │ ├── a_fast_driver.txt │ ├── borrowing_class_notes.txt │ ├── good_teacher.txt │ ├── in_need_of_a_counsellor.txt │ ├── go_to_work.txt │ ├── his_red_bike.txt │ ├── operating_a_dryer.txt │ ├── trash_day.txt │ ├── an_email_to_congratulate_a_colleague.txt │ ├── chicken_soup.txt │ ├── drain_opener.txt │ ├── eight_babies.txt │ ├── expressing_joy.txt │ ├── no_more_apartment.txt │ ├── returning_a_call.txt │ ├── sports_1.txt │ ├── sports_2.txt │ ├── the_house.txt │ ├── the_swimmer.txt │ ├── trust_god.txt │ ├── a_new_name.txt │ ├── early_morning_class.txt │ ├── fresh_fish.txt │ ├── his_leg_hurts.txt │ ├── losing_weight.txt │ ├── the_shoe_shine.txt │ ├── wild_cat.txt │ ├── a_good_boy.txt │ ├── a_place_to_eat.txt │ ├── bad_boy.txt │ ├── cancer.txt │ ├── collect_coins.txt │ ├── pattys_doll.txt │ ├── yellow_corn.txt │ ├── a_message_to_say_youre_late.txt │ ├── bug_lover.txt │ ├── forgotten_id.txt │ ├── girl_fight.txt │ ├── loud_radio.txt │ ├── time_to_do_your_laundry.txt │ ├── wash_the_clothes.txt │ ├── apple_for_the_teacher.txt │ ├── checking_out_a_book.txt │ ├── drunk_driver.txt │ ├── meeting_a_teacher.txt │ ├── poor_dog.txt │ ├── news_every_day.txt │ ├── no_flu_shot.txt │ ├── sallys_cold.txt │ ├── too_much_stuff.txt │ ├── call_you_at_7.txt │ ├── our_vacation.txt │ ├── reserving_a_book.txt │ ├── whats_behind_the_door.txt │ ├── who_is_it.txt │ ├── buying_textbooks.txt │ ├── compliment.txt │ ├── use_soap.txt │ ├── eat_like_a_wolf.txt │ ├── lost_pencil.txt │ ├── money_in_the_bank.txt │ ├── no_energy.txt │ ├── sleep_in_the_car.txt │ ├── an_email_to_confirm_an_appointment.txt │ ├── go_to_your_room.txt │ ├── red_spots.txt │ ├── a_bad_roommate.txt │ ├── copycat.txt │ ├── how_rude.txt │ ├── the_homeless_man.txt │ ├── an_application_form.txt │ ├── expressing_concern.txt │ ├── greetings_1.txt │ ├── leave_taking.txt │ ├── student_card_application.txt │ ├── they_fly_so_well.txt │ ├── they_want_a_baby.txt │ ├── tiger_books.txt │ ├── lazy_dog.txt │ ├── let_me_drive.txt │ ├── library_restroom.txt │ ├── receiving_visitors.txt │ ├── you_want_it_or_not.txt │ ├── a_thank_you_email.txt │ ├── barely_late.txt │ ├── circus_clowns.txt │ ├── leisure_activities.txt │ ├── not_the_money.txt │ ├── calling_a_friend.txt │ ├── changing_the_subject.txt │ ├── meet_halfway.txt │ ├── post_graduate_plans.txt │ ├── reporting_a_service_problem.txt │ ├── wheres_my_money.txt │ ├── checking_out_a_magazine.txt │ ├── computer_limit.txt │ ├── greetings_2.txt │ ├── he_will_work_for_gas.txt │ ├── instructions_for_a_colleague.txt │ ├── letter_to_mark.txt │ ├── making_inquiries.txt │ ├── piano_player_2.txt │ ├── the_man_in_the_moon.txt │ ├── a_beautiful_jacket.txt │ ├── a_lot_of_cash.txt │ ├── a_patient_mom.txt │ ├── clean_car.txt │ ├── delivery.txt │ ├── steal_a_wheelchair.txt │ ├── the_mayor_is_late.txt │ ├── whos_there.txt │ ├── bad_babysitter.txt │ ├── earthquake.txt │ ├── hoody.txt │ ├── new_pet_store.txt │ ├── always_eating.txt │ ├── borrow_money.txt │ ├── brush_with_god.txt │ ├── eat_a_peanut.txt │ ├── fun_at_the_beach.txt │ ├── hole_in_the_wall.txt │ ├── mean_boyfriend.txt │ ├── special_library.txt │ ├── wheres_my_flu_shot.txt │ ├── help_him_die.txt │ ├── mountain_drive.txt │ ├── stranger.txt │ ├── swine_flu.txt │ ├── they_took_a_nap.txt │ ├── asking_for_donation.txt │ ├── house_prices.txt │ ├── new_hair_colour.txt │ ├── burned_up.txt │ ├── job_training.txt │ ├── learn_to_swim.txt │ ├── rain.txt │ ├── ten_pushups.txt │ └── i_want_all_of_them.txt ├── A2 │ ├── rounding_up.txt │ ├── parking_permit.txt │ ├── volunteering_at_the_library.txt │ ├── restaurant_by_college.txt │ ├── a_restriction.txt │ ├── job_fair.txt │ ├── making_requests.txt │ ├── a_gross_book.txt │ ├── b_grade.txt │ ├── buy_a_new_car.txt │ ├── the_jumper.txt │ ├── water_and_an_apple.txt │ ├── talking_to_a_counsellor.txt │ ├── a_red_berry.txt │ ├── bug_in_a_bottle.txt │ ├── parking_issue.txt │ ├── add_numbers.txt │ ├── clean_hands.txt │ ├── easy_or_hard.txt │ ├── making_a_complaint.txt │ ├── horse_rider.txt │ ├── piano_player.txt │ ├── the_quiet_student.txt │ ├── a_busy_professor.txt │ ├── eggs_and_apples.txt │ ├── fabric_softener.txt │ ├── homesick.txt │ ├── scrub_the_floor.txt │ ├── the_flu.txt │ ├── writing_workshop.txt │ ├── fly_away.txt │ ├── weather_2.txt │ ├── clean_floor.txt │ ├── melted_cheese.txt │ ├── questions.txt │ ├── dear_god.txt │ ├── dropping_out.txt │ ├── waking_up_for_school.txt │ ├── a_farmer.txt │ ├── time_for_bed.txt │ ├── being_absent.txt │ ├── two_aspirin.txt │ ├── the_moon.txt │ ├── the_runner.txt │ ├── using_a_copier.txt │ ├── borrowing_from_another_library.txt │ ├── caring_for_puppies.txt │ ├── clubs.txt │ ├── dead_batteries.txt │ ├── flying_saucer.txt │ ├── gaining_weight.txt │ ├── saturday_morning.txt │ ├── write_a_check.txt │ ├── a_new_baby.txt │ ├── late_fees.txt │ ├── adding_a_class.txt │ ├── flu_shot.txt │ ├── messaging_to_make_plans.txt │ ├── fighting_a_parking_ticket.txt │ ├── ordering_services.txt │ ├── a_simple_salad.txt │ ├── more_milk.txt │ ├── the_overdue_hold.txt │ ├── happy_new_year.txt │ ├── sports.txt │ ├── tenth_birthday.txt │ ├── a_growing_baby.txt │ ├── feed_the_pigeons.txt │ ├── soccer.txt │ ├── messaging_to_cancel_a_plan.txt │ ├── my_morning_routine.txt │ ├── the_pistol.txt │ ├── god_wants_good_people.txt │ ├── disputing_a_charge.txt │ ├── will_he_marry_me.txt │ ├── calling_credit_card_company.txt │ ├── wash_and_dry.txt │ ├── asking_for_credit.txt │ ├── favorite_movie.txt │ ├── favorite_music.txt │ ├── he_loves_hot_dogs.txt │ ├── lets_go_fishing.txt │ ├── an_email_to_ask_a_colleague_to_do_something.txt │ ├── trees_in_the_jungle.txt │ ├── an_ear_problem.txt │ ├── cool_laptop.txt │ └── dead_bodies.txt ├── split_csv_data.py ├── B1 │ ├── happy_cat.txt │ ├── start_the_car.txt │ ├── chocolate_milk.txt │ ├── fresh_salad.txt │ ├── paper_clip.txt │ ├── clean_the_apartment.txt │ └── hot_to_hot.txt └── B2 │ └── cnn_645.txt ├── cefr_predictor ├── training │ └── __init__.py └── models │ ├── SVC.joblib │ ├── xgboost.joblib │ ├── 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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/playing_in_the_pool.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Let's play in the pool, Helen. 2 | Okay, Linda. 3 | It's fun. 4 | It's so hot today. 5 | Not in the pool. 6 | I know. I like it here. 7 | We can do this every day. 8 | Sure, we can, Linda. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/read_together.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi Lisa. How are you? 2 | I'm fine. What are you doing? 3 | I'm reading a book. 4 | Really? All of it? 5 | No. Just this part. 6 | Who's that? 7 | It's Mary. She has a dog. 8 | Let's read it together. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/chocolate_cake.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | My mom is baking a cake. 2 | I love to eat cake. 3 | It's chocolate. 4 | Yummy. Is it ready yet? 5 | Almost. I get to put on the frosting. 6 | Lucky you. Can I help? 7 | Sure you can. 8 | I love the frosting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/go_for_a_ride.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi Betty. Want to go for a ride? 2 | Where to, Sarah? 3 | Nowhere special. Just a ride. 4 | That sounds like fun. 5 | Yes. It is. 6 | Do you have enough gas? 7 | Yes, I do. 8 | Here is some money for gas anyway. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/catching_fish.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | This is fun, dad. 2 | Yes, it is. Let's fish. 3 | What should I do? 4 | Hold your pole over the water. 5 | Like this? 6 | Yes. Look! You caught a fish. 7 | Oh, daddy! What do I do? 8 | Hold on, son. I'll get a net. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/going_fishing.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Are we going fishing, dad? 3 | Yes, Christopher. Today is the day. 4 | Where are we going? 5 | To the lake, son. 6 | What do I bring? 7 | Just get your pole. I got the rest. 8 | I'm so happy. 9 | Me too, son. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/helping_dad.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Can you give me a hand, Nancy? 3 | Sure, dad. What can I do? 4 | I need to change a tire. 5 | Okay. I'd love to help. 6 | Hand me that tool, dear. 7 | Here it is, dad. 8 | You are a good helper. 9 | Thanks, dad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/baking_a_cake.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Jennifer, can you come here, please? 3 | Okay, mommy. 4 | I'm baking a chocolate cake. 5 | A chocolate cake? Yay! 6 | Can you get the eggs, please? 7 | Sure, mommy. 8 | We'll mix it in this bowl. 9 | I want to help. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/christmas_time.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is Christmas. Dad gives Tim a toy. The toy is in the box. Tim takes off the lid. He sees the toy. It is a car. The car is red. The car makes noises. The car moves fast. Tim likes the gift. He hugs his dad. Dad smiles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/taking_a_test.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Are you nervous, Patricia? 2 | Nervous about what, Kimberly? 3 | About today's math test. 4 | No. I'm not nervous. 5 | Why not? 6 | I like doing math. 7 | I don't. It's hard for me. 8 | Meet me after school. I can help you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/climbing_a_tree.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey Linda. Want to play? 2 | Okay, Joseph. What do you want to play? 3 | Let's climb this tree. 4 | No. That's dangerous. 5 | No, it's not. 6 | Yes, it is. We can fall. 7 | Just watch, okay. It's easy. 8 | That looks like fun. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/no_school_today.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mommy. I don't feel good. 2 | What's wrong, Joseph? 3 | My stomach hurts. 4 | Oh no. Let me get some medicine. 5 | Okay, mommy. 6 | Here, Joseph. Drink this. 7 | Thank you, mom. 8 | I'll call the school. Try to rest, dear. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/seatbelts.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Okay Laura. Let's go. 2 | Just a second, mom. 3 | Don't forget to put on your seatbelts. 4 | Do I have to? 5 | Yes. You have to. 6 | But we are only going to the store. 7 | It's the law, Laura. 8 | And to be safe, too. Right, mom? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/animal_shelter.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Today we go to the dog pound. 2 | What's that dad? 3 | It is where we can pick a dog. 4 | Really. We're getting a dog? 5 | I thought you wanted one Richard. 6 | I do dad! 7 | Okay. Let's get ready. 8 | I'm going to name him Max! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/county_fair.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | This place is so cool. 2 | It is, Linda. I love it here. 3 | What do you want to do? 4 | How about a roller coaster? 5 | Aren't those scary. 6 | A little bit, but they are safe. 7 | Okay. How about that one? 8 | Yes. That one is fun! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/feeding_my_dog.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jason. It's time to feed the dog. 2 | Already, mom? Okay. 3 | We have to feed him twice a day. 4 | What should I give him? 5 | One can and one scoop of dry food. 6 | Is that all? 7 | Yes. That's plenty. 8 | He really likes it, mom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/recess.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | What's that bell for? 2 | It means it's recess time, Charles. 3 | What's that? 4 | It's a break from class. 5 | A break? For what, Kevin? 6 | So we can play outside. 7 | Really? Wow! Let's go. 8 | Yes. It's fun. We get one break per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/time_for_dinner.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Maria! It's time for dinner. 2 | Okay, mommy. I'm on my way. 3 | Sit on that chair, dear. 4 | This one? 5 | Yes, Maria. The big chair. 6 | I never sat here before. 7 | I made chicken tonight. 8 | Yum! I love your chicken, mom. 9 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/feeling_sick.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Ms. Thomas. I'm not feeling well. 3 | What is it, Elizabeth? 4 | My head hurts. 5 | You may have a headache. 6 | Yes, I think I do. 7 | Let's go see the school nurse. 8 | Okay, Ms. Thomas. 9 | I'll be back in class. Try to be quiet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/pay_attention.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Look at that guy, Donald. 2 | What guy, Dorothy? 3 | The one with his head down. 4 | He is looking at his cell phone. 5 | I know, but he didn't see that car. 6 | What car? 7 | A car almost hit him. 8 | Wow. We should always pay attention. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/alphabet_song.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Do you know the Alphabet song? 3 | The alphabet song? 4 | Yes. It's a song about the alphabet. 5 | How does it go, Michelle? 6 | It's easy, Sharon. 7 | Can you teach me? 8 | Yes. It's really pretty. 9 | I want to sing the alphabet song. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/baby_brother.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Good morning, Jennifer. 3 | Hi Michelle. How are you? 4 | I'm happy. How about you? 5 | Me, too. Who is that? 6 | That's my baby brother Paul. 7 | He's cute. How old is he? 8 | He is only three years old. 9 | I wish I had a baby brother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/boat_ride.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | This is my first boat ride, Patricia. 2 | It's mine too, Sandra. 3 | Is it safe? 4 | I thinks so. Daddy goes all the time. 5 | He told me we can row the boat. 6 | Row the boat? 7 | Yes. Take this oar and row. 8 | Wow. This is fun. We are moving. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/chores.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He is playing video games. Mom gets mad. She thinks he is lazy. She gives him a list of chores. He frowns. He looks at the list. He has to clean the floors. Then, he has to wash the dishes. Finally, he has to feed the dog. He starts doing his chores. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/merry_go_round.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey, Lisa. Let's go ride the merry-go-round. 2 | What is that? 3 | It's a game we can play. Follow me. 4 | Okay, Carol. Let's go. 5 | Here you get on. I'll push. 6 | Wow! This goes fast. Jump on! 7 | Okay. Here I go! 8 | Yay! This is fun! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/going_to_the_zoo.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She goes to the zoo. She sees a lion. The lion roars. She sees an elephant. The elephant has a long trunk. She sees a turtle. The turtle is slow. She sees a rabbit. The rabbit has soft fur. She sees a gorilla. The gorilla is eating a banana. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/playing_with_my_brother.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey, James. You want to play? 2 | Not right now, Elizabeth. 3 | Come on. It'll be fun. 4 | What do you want to play? 5 | How about playing tag? 6 | That's boring. Let's play hide-and-seek. 7 | Okay. Who goes first? 8 | I'll hide first. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/swimming_lessons.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Good morning, Michael. 3 | Good morning, mom. 4 | Today is your first swimming lesson. 5 | I know. I'm a little scared. 6 | Don't be, dear. You will like it. 7 | I hope so. 8 | The teacher is very good. 9 | Okay, mom. I'll give it my best. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/driving_to_school.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Good morning, Jennifer. 3 | Hi, Nancy. You are here early. 4 | My mom drove me to school today. 5 | You don't take the school bus? 6 | Not always. 7 | I take the bus every day. 8 | I used to. Now my mom drives me. 9 | I like taking the bus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/fingerpainting.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi, Linda. What are you doing? 2 | I am fingerpainting, Laura. 3 | That looks like fun. Can I try? 4 | Sure, you can. Sit down here. 5 | What do I do? 6 | First, you have to get a piece of paper. 7 | Okay. I got it. 8 | Use my colors to draw. It's fun. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/going_to_the_park.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Are we going to the park today, mom? 2 | Of course we will, David. 3 | When can we go? 4 | After our chores are done. 5 | Okay. What should I do? 6 | First, finish your homework. 7 | I am already finished, mom. 8 | Clean your room, and we can go. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/homework.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Hello Mary. How was school today? 3 | It was great, mom. Thanks. 4 | Do you have any homework? 5 | Yes. I do, in math and English. 6 | Have something to eat first. 7 | Okay, mom. 8 | You can do homework after dinner. 9 | Sounds good, mom. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/playing_with_a_friend.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey, Mark. What are you doing? 2 | I am going to use the slide, Sarah. 3 | Can I come with you? 4 | Sure, you can. It's fun. 5 | Okay. Where do I go? 6 | Follow me up the ladder, Sarah. 7 | This is fun. 8 | Now slide down. It's fast and fun. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/raise_your_hand.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Teacher, I have a question. 2 | Please raise your hand, Karen. 3 | Raise my hand? 4 | Yes. Raise your hand first. 5 | Okay, teacher. My hand is up. 6 | Yes, Karen. What is your question? 7 | What time is class over? 8 | It is over at 2:00 o'clock. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/waiting.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The kids are in class. The teacher is teaching math. The kids are tired. They want to play. They want to see the sun. They like slides. They also like swings. They don't like math. They stare at the clock. The clock moves slowly. The kids continue to wait. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/first_flight.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Today we are flying, Richard. 2 | Are you sure it's safe, dad? 3 | Of course, son. I fly all the time. 4 | Can't we drive to grandma's house? 5 | Yes, we can, but it takes longer. 6 | Okay, dad. We'll fly. 7 | You are going to love it, son. 8 | I hope so. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/go_to_the_bathroom.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Teacher! May I go to the bathroom? 3 | Class is over in 5 minutes, Donna. 4 | Can I go then? 5 | Yes, you can, Donna. 6 | I don't know if I can hold it. 7 | If you can't, then go, dear. 8 | I think I can go in a few minutes. 9 | Thank you, Donna. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/hide_and_seek.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Hey Joseph. Want to play? 3 | Sure, Steven. What do you want to play? 4 | How about Hide and Seek? 5 | How do you play that? 6 | I'll close my eyes and count to 10. 7 | What do I do? 8 | You hide. Then I'll go look for you. 9 | That sounds like fun. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/new_friends.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi. My name is Mary. 2 | Hello, Mary. I'm Michelle. 3 | It's nice to meet you, Michelle. 4 | Thank you. What do you want to do? 5 | I have to go to class now. 6 | Yeah. Me too. We'll meet later? 7 | Yes. We can meet after school. 8 | Okay. I'll see you then. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/seeing_the_dentist.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | I am taking you to the dentist today. 3 | Oh, no. Do I have to go, mom? 4 | Don't worry, Joey. 5 | Going to the dentist hurts, mom. 6 | This is just a checkup. 7 | What is a checkup? 8 | It's to see if your teeth are okay. 9 | That's not so bad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/sleeping_in_a_tent.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | We're sleeping here tonight, Jason. 2 | In the tent? 3 | Yes. It will be fun. 4 | I've never slept in a tent before. 5 | That's why I brought sleeping bags. 6 | Sleeping bags? What's that? 7 | Just slide into it, son. 8 | Hey! I like this. It's warm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_movies.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I love going to the movies. 2 | Me too, Helen. 3 | We have to pay first, Daniel. 4 | I know. There's the line to pay. 5 | Hurry, before the line gets too long. 6 | I am hurrying! 7 | Do you want to get some popcorn? 8 | Sure. What's a movie without popcorn? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/airplane.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | We are taking off, Margaret. 3 | Wow. We are going super fast! 4 | It's just on the takeoff. You'll see. 5 | Wow! It's beautiful up here. 6 | Yes it's awesome. 7 | I think I like this, Daniel. 8 | I like the takeoff and the landings. 9 | I can't wait to land. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/bus_to_school.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Wake up, Jeff. It's time for school. 2 | Aw... mom. I'm still sleepy. 3 | I'm sorry, dear, but you'll miss your bus. 4 | Okay, mom. I'm up. 5 | Good job. Come and eat your cereal. 6 | Okay, mom. 7 | Here comes the school bus. 8 | I'm ready, mom. See you later. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/picking_a_movie.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Let's go to see a movie, Anthony. 2 | That sounds great, Lisa. 3 | What do you want to see? 4 | Let's see something funny. 5 | Do you know of a good one? 6 | Yes, but let's pick one we both like. 7 | All right. We can look online. 8 | That's a great idea, Lisa. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/picking_fruit_from_a_tree.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Maria, dear. Can you come here? 3 | What is it, mommy? 4 | I want you to pick some lemons. 5 | From the backyard tree? 6 | Yes, dear. I'm making lemonade. 7 | Yummy. I can reach four, I think. 8 | That should be enough, dear. 9 | Okay, mommy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/playground.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Let's go to the playground, Kimberly. 3 | Okay, Lisa. Let's go. 4 | Look at all the rides. 5 | I want to go on the swing. 6 | We can go on the slide after that. 7 | And the merry-go-round, too! 8 | Yes. I love the merry-go-round. 9 | That's perfect! Let's play. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/want_a_cat.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Mommy. Can I have a cat? 3 | A cat? Why do you want one, Margaret? 4 | My friend Betty has one. 5 | She has a cat? 6 | Yes, and her cat is so cute. 7 | You have to take care of it. 8 | I know, mom. I'll feed it every day. 9 | Okay, Margaret. You'll have a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/favourite_colour.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi Maria. Want to color with me? 2 | Sure, Sandra. I love to color. 3 | This is blue. It's my favorite color. 4 | I like blue, too. 5 | What's your favorite color? 6 | I don't know, maybe pink. 7 | Here, try this pink. It's pretty. 8 | Yes, it is. It's perfect! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/hot_day.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Wow! It sure is hot today. 2 | Yes, it is. It's probably 90 degrees. 3 | Did you want to go somewhere? 4 | Sure! How about a movie? 5 | A movie would be great, Lisa. 6 | Yes. It will be cool there. 7 | Going to a movie is a great idea. 8 | Anything to cool us down, Alice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/field_trip_day.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Today we go on our field trip class. 2 | Where are we going, Mr. Edwards? 3 | We are going to a museum, George. 4 | That sounds like fun. 5 | It is, George. Is everyone ready? 6 | We are ready, teacher. 7 | There's the bus. Let's get on. 8 | We like going on field trips. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/taking_out_the_trash.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Robert! Can you come here? 2 | Okay, mom. I'm on my way. 3 | Would you take the trash out, dear? 4 | The can is empty, mom. 5 | No. Not this one. The outside can. 6 | The big can? 7 | Yes. Put it in the street. It's Tuesday. 8 | That's right. Pick-up is tomorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/calling_the_roll.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | What's the teacher doing, Richard? 3 | She is calling the roll, Jennifer. 4 | What does it mean? 5 | It is to check who is in class today. 6 | What should I do? 7 | When she calls your name, say "here." 8 | What is that for? 9 | So that she knows you are here today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/lunch.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | What do you have for lunch, David? 3 | I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 4 | That sounds good. I have tuna. 5 | Tuna is good too, Daniel. 6 | I like jelly. Do you want to trade? 7 | Sure. I like tuna. 8 | This trade is good for both of us. 9 | Yes, it is. Thanks, Daniel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/christmas_morning.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Good morning Jason. Time to get up. 2 | Good morning, mom. Is it Christmas? 3 | Yes, dear. It's Christmas morning. 4 | Yay! Can I open my presents? 5 | Of course, you can. 6 | I can't wait to see what I got. 7 | Go ahead. This box is from your sister. 8 | I hope it's a racecar! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/she_goes_out_to_the_nurse.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She goes out to play. She runs around. She falls down. It hurts. She cries. She gets up. She goes to the nurse. The nurse is nice. She looks friendly. The nurse gives her a lollipop. It tastes good. The nurse gives her a bandage. She is okay now. She walks back to class. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/using_the_library.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Today we are going to the library. 2 | What is library, Ms. Thomas? 3 | It is a place to study, Betty. 4 | What do they have there? 5 | Books, computers, classes, and more. 6 | That sounds like fun. 7 | It is, Betty. And you can learn there. 8 | I can't wait to go. Let's go! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/baby_sister.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Gee, dad. Is my mom okay? 2 | Of course she is, Sharon. 3 | But we are at the hospital. 4 | It's because she is having a baby tonight. 5 | Tonight? Are you sure? 6 | Yes, Sharon. You are getting a baby sister. 7 | A baby sister? Wow! I can't wait. 8 | Your mom will be fine. Don't worry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/ballpark.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Is this your first baseball game, Anthony? 3 | Yes, it is. Donna. How about you? 4 | No. I have come to a lot of games. 5 | You are so lucky. 6 | My big brother is working at the stadium. 7 | He is working there? 8 | Yes, and he got me into a lot of games. 9 | Wow. That must be nice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/notes_at_work.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mario called. He wants you to call back before 7 p.m. 2 | Sales meeting this afternoon at 12 noon. Meeting Room 2. 3 | Pens ready for collection between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 4 | Jackie is leaving the office at 4 p.m. today. Please remember to lock the doors. The keys are in your drawer. 5 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/christmas_tree.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A: Can you help me, Barbara? 2 | B: Sure, dad. With what? 3 | A: It's time to decorate our Christmas tree. 4 | B: That sounds like fun! 5 | A: Here is the tinsel, and the lights. 6 | B: Can I string the lights, dad? 7 | A: Sure, Barbara. Go all the way around. 8 | B: I like decorating the tree. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/excited_to_sleep.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | I am so excited about tomorrow, mommy. 3 | I know, dear, but it is bedtime. 4 | Okay. I hope I can sleep. 5 | Just close your eyes, and sleep will come. 6 | Can I get on the big rides tomorrow? 7 | I think so, if you are tall enough. 8 | I'm sure I am. 9 | Then you can get on them tomorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/lets_play_a_game.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Come on, Lisa. Let's play a game. 2 | Okay, Joey. What shall we play? 3 | How about kickball. It's fun. 4 | Okay, but I don't know how. 5 | It's easy, Jenny. You just kick the ball. 6 | I know that, but where do we kick it? 7 | Just anywhere. It's a lot of fun. 8 | Hey, this is fun. Thanks, Joey. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /requirements.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | numpy==1.20.1 2 | pandas==1.2.2 3 | textstat==0.7.0 4 | xgboost==1.3.3 5 | scikit-learn==0.24.1 6 | scikit-optimize==0.8.1 7 | streamlit==0.77.0 8 | en_core_web_sm @ https://github.com/explosion/spacy-models/releases/download/en_core_web_sm-2.3.1/en_core_web_sm-2.3.1.tar.gz 9 | protobuf<=3.20 10 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/going_to_play.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Teacher, I have a question to ask. 3 | What is your question? 4 | Are we going to play this morning? 5 | Yes, we are, but not right now. 6 | When are we going to play? 7 | As soon as we finish our lesson. 8 | Can't we go a little early today? 9 | Maybe, if we finish our lesson early. 10 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_noticeboard_message.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Looking for a housemate 2 | Single ensuite room available in our lovely three-bedroom house in Didsbury. Five-minute walk from city centre. Move in from 1 June. Shared kitchen and living room with two female housemates, no parking, £600 a month excluding bills. No pets. Contact 07890 123456 for viewing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/time_to_get_up.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Good morning, Tom. It's time to get up. 3 | Is it 7:00 already? I'm still sleepy. 4 | That's okay, dear. Are you Hungry? 5 | Yes, mom. I am so hungry. Can I have pancakes? 6 | Of course, you can. I'll get them ready. 7 | Thanks, mom. I'm on my way! 8 | It's a beautiful morning, son. 9 | Yes, it's a sunny day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/rounding_up.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I have a 89.5%. 2 | Okay, so what? 3 | It's really close to an A. 4 | You know I don't round up. 5 | But I really need a 4.0 GPA. 6 | You get what you deserve. 7 | I know I deserve an A. I always do great work and participate. 8 | I can't change it. 9 | Please? I'll wash your car. 10 | Are you bribing me? 11 | I just want an A. 12 | I'll give you a C if you don't leave now. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_poster_at_work.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Come and join our lunchtime yoga class with experienced yoga teacher Divya Bridge! 2 | When? Every Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. 3 | Where? Meeting Room 7 4 | How much? £10 for four 30-minute classes. 5 | What to bring? Comfortable clothes. Divya will provide the yoga mats. 6 | How to join? Write to Sam at Sam.Holden@example.com 7 |   8 | We can only take a maximum of 20 in the room, so book now! 9 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/my_day.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | My day 2 | First, I wake up. Then, I get dressed. I walk to school. I do not ride a bike. I do not ride the bus. I like to go to school. It rains. I do not like rain. I eat lunch. I eat a sandwich and an apple. 3 | I play outside. I like to play. I read a book. I like to read books. I walk home. I do not like walking home. My mother cooks soup for dinner. The soup is hot. Then, I go to bed. I do not like to go to bed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /Dockerfile: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | FROM python:3.7-slim 2 | 3 | COPY requirements.txt . 4 | RUN pip install -r requirements.txt 5 | 6 | COPY cefr_predictor/models/xgboost.joblib cefr_predictor/models/ 7 | COPY cefr_predictor/preprocessing.py cefr_predictor/inference.py cefr_predictor/ 8 | COPY CEFR_Predictor.py . 9 | 10 | EXPOSE 8080 11 | 12 | CMD streamlit run --server.port 8080 --server.enableCORS false CEFR_Predictor.py 13 | #--server.maxUploadSize 50 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_barking_dog.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Bobby woke up because he heard a dog. He heard a dog barking outside his window. Bobby woke up when he heard the dog barking. Bobby got out of bed. He got out of bed and walked to the window. He looked out the window. He saw a big brown dog. It was barking very loud. Bobby opened his window. He looked at the barking dog. "Why are you barking so loud?" he asked the dog. The dog looked at Bobby. Then it stopped barking. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/parking_permit.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The parking permit is $200 per semester, right? 2 | It's actually $300. 3 | Why?! That's ridiculous. 4 | It's because of the budget cuts. 5 | That's a terrible excuse. 6 | It's the truth. 7 | Give me something better than that. 8 | Miss, if you don't want to pay, then don't. 9 | This is so stressful. 10 | I advise writing a letter to the dean. 11 | I bet he'll just throw it away. 12 | You would be surprised. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/red_rubber_ball.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Fred had a red rubber ball. He kicked the ball. It flew through the air. He picked it up. He threw it against a wall. The ball came back to Fred. He kicked it with his foot again. The ball flew over the wall. He picked it up again. He bounced it on the street. The ball bounced up and down. Then it stopped bouncing up and down. It didn't move. Fred's dog barked at the ball. Fred kicked the ball. His dog ran after the ball. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/red_white_and_blue.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tracy looked at the flag. The flag is red, white, and blue. It has 50 white stars. The white stars are on a blue square. The flag has six white stripes. It has seven red stripes. All the stripes are horizontal. They are not vertical. The stripes do not go up and down. They go from left to right. Tracy loves her flag. It is the flag of her country. It is a pretty flag. No other flag has 50 stars. No other flag has 13 stripes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/volunteering_at_the_library.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | You should volunteer at the library with me! 2 | What's so good about volunteering there? 3 | It's fun, and you feel good about yourself. 4 | What do you do there? 5 | Everyone does different things. I organize events. 6 | What kind of events? 7 | Movies, art and crafts, magic shows, and more. 8 | That does sound fun! 9 | Do you want to sign up? 10 | Yeah, how do I sign up? 11 | I'll get you an application. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/restaurant_by_college.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I am so sick of dining hall food. 2 | Me too! It's so unhealthy. 3 | We should go to a restaurant nearby. 4 | Want to go to Health Nut? 5 | What a funny name! 6 | I like it! 7 | Do they sell nuts? 8 | I'm not sure. Anyways, I want to try their organic tofu. 9 | I'm allergic to tofu. 10 | That's okay! They serve a wide variety of food. 11 | Great! I'm just glad we're not eating dining hall food. 12 | Me too. Let's go! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_text_message_invitation.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey! Want to meet for a drink after work? 2 | Cool, what time do you finish? 3 | Late as always crying 4 | Me too. Msg me when you leave 5 | OK. Where do you want to go? 6 | IDK. I might be hungry tho 7 | Good point. 8 | I'll think of somewhere to eat. 9 | I know what you're like when you're hungry! wink 10 | LOL, I'm not that bad! 11 | Don't worry. We can meet at the bus stop and decide then. 12 | yes See you later -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_restriction.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I am so upset. 2 | Oh, no. Talk to me about it. 3 | I can't register for a class I really need. 4 | Is it full? 5 | I have a hold on my record, because my library books were overdue. 6 | Can't you just pay the overdue fees? 7 | I can't afford it. I'm totally broke. 8 | How much do you need? 9 | I need $50. 10 | Wow, you must have kept those books long past the due date. 11 | Yes, I know I am horrible. 12 | I'll lend you the money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/job_fair.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I hope I can find a job after graduation. 2 | What is your major? 3 | My major is geology. 4 | Geology majors aren't very high in demand, but you'll do fine. 5 | What makes you say that? 6 | You're smart and likeable. Don't worry. 7 | Thanks, but I'm still scared. 8 | Oh, hey! You should go to the job fair. 9 | We have that here? 10 | Yes. Take advantage of it. 11 | Have you ever been there? 12 | Yes, and it's really helpful. Dress nicely! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/finding_the_classroom.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It takes me hours to find my classroom. 2 | I might be able to help you. 3 | Really? That would be great! 4 | What's your classroom number? 5 | My classroom number is A21. 6 | So the "A" is the building type. 7 | Okay, but I don't know where that is. 8 | Do you know where the gym is? 9 | Yeah, I do. 10 | Okay, your classroom is behind the gym. 11 | That's really helpful! Thank you. 12 | No problem, and the "21" means it's upstairs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/studying_abroad.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm planning to study abroad this summer. 2 | Cool! Where are you going? 3 | I'm going to Italy. 4 | What are you studying there? 5 | I'm taking a cooking class. 6 | That sounds interesting. 7 | I'm excited to learn in a totally new environment. 8 | Italy seems beautiful. 9 | It's beautiful in the pictures I've seen. 10 | Take a lot when you're there. 11 | I will, and I'll study hard, too. 12 | Also, learn some Italian while you're there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/paying_for_a_service.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I love my new hairstyle! 2 | Beauty takes work! 3 | And this is your best work yet! 4 | Thank you, I'm glad you're satisfied! 5 | How much do I owe you? 6 | Well, there was the haircut, and you also got the highlights. 7 | Not to mention the lowlights. 8 | That'll be $45. 9 | Prices have sure gone up over time! 10 | Yes, but beauty is worth it! 11 | When I look this good, I guess you're right. 12 | Thank you for letting me cut your hair. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/people_at_the_printer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Why is the printer line so long? 2 | It's finals week. 3 | Oh yeah, you're right. 4 | This happens every year, so I got smarter. 5 | What do you mean? 6 | I printed my stuff for finals at home. 7 | Oh, that is smart. I have to get in line now. 8 | What do you have to print? 9 | I have to print some notes. 10 | Good luck. You'll be waiting here for a long time. 11 | I bet the ink and paper will go out. 12 | If that happens, you're in trouble. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/split_csv_data.py: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | import pandas as pd 2 | from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split 3 | 4 | RANDOM_SEED = 0 5 | 6 | 7 | if __name__ == "__main__": 8 | data = pd.read_csv("data/cefr_leveled_texts.csv", encoding="utf-8") 9 | train, test = train_test_split( 10 | data, test_size=0.2, random_state=RANDOM_SEED, stratify=data.label 11 | ) 12 | train.to_csv("data/train.csv", index=False) 13 | test.to_csv("data/test.csv", index=False) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_long_life.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Nancy wants to live a long time. She wants to live for one hundred years. She is five years old now. She wants to live 95 more years. Then she will be 100. Her father is 30 years old. He wants to live a long time, too. He wants to live for one hundred years. He wants to live for 70 more years. "Daddy, we will grow old together, okay?" Nancy said to her father. "Yes, honey, we will grow old together," he said to Nancy. Then Nancy smiled. She gave her daddy a big hug. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/piece_of_paper.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jimmy dropped a piece of paper on the floor. He bent over and picked it up. He folded the piece of paper in two. He put it on the table. He picked up a pencil. He wrote a phone number on the piece of paper. He put the pencil on the table. He picked up the scissors. He picked up the piece of paper. He cut the paper in half. He put one-half of the paper on the table. He put the other half with the phone number in his shirt pocket. He put the scissors on the table. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/try_to_sleep.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Norma went to bed. It was eleven o'clock. She turned out the light. She lay in bed. It was dark. It was quiet. She couldn't sleep. She closed her eyes. She tried to sleep, but she couldn't. She turned the light back on. She opened her book. She started to read her book. It was a good book. She read one page. Then she read another page. After a while, she felt sleepy. She closed the book. She turned out the light. She closed her eyes. She went straight to sleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/washing_her_hands.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Fay went into the bathroom. She turned on the cold water. She turned on the hot water. Warm water came out of the faucet. She put her hands under the warm water. She rubbed her hands together. She picked up a bar of white soap. She rubbed the soap with her hands. She put the soap back. She washed her hands for half a minute. Then she rinsed her hands with the water. She turned off the hot water. She turned off the cold water. She dried her hands with a towel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/weather_1.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Everything is going wrong today. 2 | Well, at least the weather is nice. 3 | Oh, yeah. Imagine if it had rained like they said it would. 4 | I know, I would have gotten soaked walking home. 5 | Yeah, I love when the sun is shining, but it's not too hot. 6 | I do, too. This weather is pretty sweet. 7 | I guess everything will be okay in the end. 8 | So all you needed was some sunshine. 9 | Yeah, I guess you were right – for once. 10 | Hey! I'm always right. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/making_requests.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Can you cut my hair a little differently this time? 2 | Sure! How would you like it cut? 3 | Well, last time it was a little too long. 4 | I see what you mean. How about a bob cut? 5 | Can you work some layers into it? 6 | Of course! It's easy. 7 | I would also like to keep some bangs. 8 | How long would you like them? 9 | Maybe down to my eyebrows? 10 | Sounds good! 11 | I trust you to make me look beautiful. 12 | Oh, trust me, you'll look gorgeous! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/checking_books_for_damage.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There's a huge rip here. 2 | But there's tape on it! 3 | Did you put the tape there? 4 | No, it was there before. 5 | I know you're lying to me. 6 | If you know, then why did you ask if I put the tape on? 7 | I wanted to see if you were a liar or not. 8 | How did you know I'm lying? 9 | Before you check out the book, the librarian checks it for damage. 10 | Wow, you guys think of everything. 11 | Yes. Anyways, you owe $10. 12 | Fine, here you go. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/honest_student.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I have to tell you something. 2 | What is it? 3 | You graded my test incorrectly. I got this wrong, but you didn't mark it. 4 | Wow! I have never met a more honest student. 5 | I just felt wrong. 6 | Just keep the score you have. 7 | Really? That's awesome. 8 | Yes. I have to ask, why did you decide to tell me? 9 | I'm really bad at lying. 10 | That's a good thing! Your honesty is praiseworthy. 11 | Thanks. Want to give me extra credit? 12 | Don't push it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/studying_at_the_library.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I can't study at home, because my family talks so loudly. 2 | Study at the library. 3 | Can you focus in there? 4 | Yes, it's always really quiet. 5 | I'll go today. 6 | Make sure you get a good seat. 7 | Are there not enough seats for everyone? 8 | It depends on when you go. 9 | I'm going at 1:00 a.m. 10 | Dude, it's not even open that late. 11 | But that's the best time for me. 12 | You can always try a cafe. They tend to close late or not at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_gross_book.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Ew! Look what I found in this book. 2 | What is that? 3 | It's a dead bug. 4 | It's all squished and messy. 5 | I can't read this book without being disgusted. 6 | But don't you really want to check out this book? 7 | I do, but I really can't. 8 | I'll check it out then. 9 | You can read it without being disgusted? 10 | Yeah, I'll just skip that page. 11 | There could be something really interesting on it. 12 | Whatever! I'm just going to check out the book. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/machine_problems.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Why are you taking so long? Is something wrong? 2 | Sorry, my bag of chips got stuck. 3 | Vending machines suck, huh? 4 | They're the worst, but the food is great. 5 | It might come out if someone buys an item from the same column yours is on. 6 | Can you be that "someone?" 7 | Sure, why not? I could use some chips. 8 | Thanks! Hey, what is your name? 9 | My name is Charlie. 10 | Nice to meet you, Charlie. 11 | What is your name? 12 | Hater of Vending Machines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/thin_man.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Richard is a light eater. He doesn't eat much. He isn't a heavy eater. He eats a light breakfast, a light lunch, and a light dinner. Richard is not fat. He is thin. He will always be thin, because he is a light eater. He eats a bowl of cereal for breakfast. He eats a bowl of cereal with milk. He eats a sandwich for lunch. Sometimes it's a fish sandwich. He likes fish. He eats rice and vegetables for dinner. All he eats for dinner is rice and vegetables. He will never get fat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/b_grade.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I think your grading policy is unfair. 2 | I beg your pardon?! 3 | Why is a 90% a B? 4 | I'm trying to challenge you guys. 5 | That's not a challenge, that's a punishment. 6 | I've had this policy since I started teaching. 7 | It's time for a change. 8 | I'm not changing my policy because you don't like it. 9 | Put yourself in my shoes. 10 | I have been a student once, and I think my policy is fair. 11 | I'm going to drop your class! 12 | Go ahead! Less for me to grade! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/buy_a_new_car.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Linda wants to buy a new car. She has an old car. Her old car is a white Honda. Linda wants to buy a new Honda. She wants to buy a new red Honda. She has saved $1,000. She will use $1,000 to help buy the new car. She will give $1,000 to the Honda dealer. The Honda dealer will give her a contract to sign. The contract will require her to pay $400 a month for seven years. Her new red Honda will cost Linda a lot of money. But that's okay, because Linda makes a lot of money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_jumper.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Johnny jumped over the dog. The dog was lying on the ground. Johnny jumped over it. The dog saw Johnny jump over it. The dog got up. The dog got up and barked at Johnny. Johnny laughed. He laughed while the dog barked. Johnny ran over to the fence. The dog chased him to the fence. Johnny jumped over the fence. He turned around and looked at the dog. The dog stopped at the fence. The dog could not jump over the fence. Johnny said, "Jump, jump!" The dog barked, but did not jump. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/water_and_an_apple.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Susan likes to eat apples. She likes to eat big red apples. She likes to wear a blue hat. She wears a big blue hat on her head. She wears a hat and eats an apple. She drinks some water from a white cup. Susan drinks water and eats apples. She doesn't cut the apple with a knife. A knife is sharp. She just eats the apple. She holds the apple in her hand. She bites into the apple with her teeth. She licks her lips. She drinks more water. She wipes her mouth with her hand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/making_an_appointment.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello? I'd like to schedule an appointment. 2 | Hello! What time would you like to come in? 3 | Well, I only like Jane cutting my hair. 4 | Jane comes in to work at 3 p.m. today. 5 | That sounds perfect! Sign me up. 6 | You'll be coming in for a haircut, yes? 7 | I'd also like to redo my highlights. 8 | That will be no problem. Can I have your name? 9 | My name is Sarah. 10 | Alright, Sarah, we'll be expecting you! 11 | Alright, thank you! 12 | See you soon! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/reference_books.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | You can't check out this one. It's a reference book. 2 | What does that mean? 3 | It means you can only read it in the library. 4 | But I need it for my essay. 5 | You can take pictures of the pages you need. 6 | I need almost all of them. 7 | You can keep coming back here. 8 | That's so inconvenient. 9 | It is, but they have to be kept here. 10 | I guess I can take pictures of the pages then. 11 | Sorry about the inconvenience. 12 | It is okay. It's not your fault. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/talking_to_a_counsellor.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm glad you came to talk to me today. 2 | You kind of forced me to. 3 | That's because I'm worried. 4 | What are you worried about? 5 | You withdrew from 4 of your 5 classes last semester. 6 | I was doing poorly! 7 | And why was that exactly? 8 | It was just too hard. 9 | You're really behind now. You might have to spend 6 years here. 10 | Can't I just take summer classes? 11 | Yes, but you don't want to stress yourself out. 12 | I don't really have a choice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/an_airport_departures_board.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | DEPARTURES 2 | Time Flight Destination Gate Remarks 3 | 10:45 XZ 3265 Chennai 17 Departed 4 | 10:50 SQ 0972 Amsterdam 23 Departed 5 | 11:00 SQ 2509 Mexico City 19 Departed 6 | 11:05 RT 9122 Buenos Aires 34 Cancelled 7 | 11:10 XZ 6005 Los Angeles 05 Final call 8 | 11:20 QE 0078 Beijing 33 Final call 9 | 11:25 TY 2053 Christchurch 56 Delayed 10 | 11:25 ER 7452 Seoul 25 Boarding 11 | 11:30 XZ 0352 Moscow 12 Boarding 12 | 11:35 XZ 0569 Kuala Lumpur 27 Gate change -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/checking_out_a_video.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | How long do you want to check that video out for? 2 | One week would be nice. 3 | That will be $5. 4 | What?! I thought I could check out videos for free. 5 | You can check out educational videos for free. 6 | This is bogus. 7 | It's still not a bad price. 8 | Okay, what if I only borrow it for a day? 9 | It will be $2. 10 | Okay, here's $2. So much for a library that services the public. 11 | I hope you enjoy the movie. 12 | For 2 bucks, I'd better love the movie. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/his_new_book.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Louis got a new book. The book was about animals. Louis loved animals. The book had lots of pictures. It had pictures of dogs and cats. It had pictures of cows and pigs. It had pictures of chickens and rabbits. It had pictures of squirrels and birds. Louis looked at the pictures on the first page. Then he turned the page. He looked at the pictures on the second page. Then he turned the page again. The book had 30 pages in it. Louis looked at all the pictures on all the pages. 2 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/hungry_birds.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The baby birds sat in the nest. There were two baby birds. They were in the nest. The nest was in the tree. The baby birds were waiting for mama bird. They were hungry. When would mama bird be back? Then they saw mama bird. She landed on the nest. She had two worms in her mouth. She gave one worm to each baby bird. The worms were delicious. The baby birds ate the worms very fast. Then they opened their mouths. They wanted another worm. Mama bird flew away. She went to get more worms. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_red_berry.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mary ate a blueberry. She loved blueberries. Then she ate a blackberry. She loved blackberries. Then she ate a strawberry. She loved strawberries. Mary was confused. A blueberry is blue, so you call it a blueberry. A blackberry is black, so you call it a blackberry. A strawberry is red. So, why don't you call it a redberry? Mary asked her mom. Her mom didn't know. She asked her dad. Her dad didn't know. She asked her little brother. "Because a red berry is a cherry!" her brother said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/bug_in_a_bottle.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Charles found a glass bottle. He found the glass bottle in his back yard. It was a pretty glass bottle. It was dark green. He looked inside the dark green bottle. He couldn't see anything. He shook the bottle. Something came out of the bottle. It landed on the ground. It was a bug. Charles picked up the bug. He looked at it. The bug looked at Charles. Charles put the bottle back on the ground. He put the bug on the ground, next to the bottle. The bug crawled back into the bottle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/parking_issue.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Do you have a car on campus? 2 | No, because it's hard to find parking here. 3 | How do you get to places then? 4 | I walk or take the bus. 5 | That's crazy! I could never do that. 6 | You should. It's great for the environment. 7 | That's true. What do you do for fun then? 8 | There's a lot of stuff to do around campus. 9 | I never realized. 10 | You should do some exploring. 11 | You convinced me. I won't bring my car this semester. 12 | We can walk to places together now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/cleaning_up_the_room.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this the Smith residence? 2 | David! Clean your room. It's filthy! 3 | It's not so bad, mom. 4 | I don't even remember what color the carpet is! 5 | It's blue, I remember. 6 | Have you no shame? 7 | What should I be ashamed of? 8 | There are clothes all over the ground! 9 | It's just easier to leave them there. 10 | Your floor is not a gigantic closet. 11 | I never said it was. 12 | Clean your room or you can't go out today. 13 | Fine, fine. I'll clean it now. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/cold_weather.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Thomas was not hot. He was not warm either. He was cold. The weather was not hot. The weather was not warm either. The weather was cold. Thomas did not like to be cold. He looked for his jacket. He found his jacket. He put on his jacket. But he was still cold. He looked at the windows. Were all the windows closed? Yes, they were. They were all closed. None of the windows were open. He looked at the door. The door wasn't open. It was closed. He was still cold. He looked for a warmer jacket. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/row_your_boat.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Brenda sang a song. She sang the song while she walked to school. The name of the song was "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." Brenda liked to sing this song. It was her favorite song to sing. She sang it every day while she walked to school. Sometimes she sang it with her best friend. Sometimes her best friend walked to school with Brenda. Then they both sang the song together. Brenda liked the song because it was easy to remember the words. "Row, row, row your boat" are easy words to remember. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/add_numbers.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Maria was learning to add numbers. She liked to add numbers. It was easy to add numbers. She could add one and one. She knew that one and one are two. She knew that two and two are four. She knew that three and three are six. But that was it. She didn't know what four and four are. She asked her mom. Her mom told her that four and four are eight. "Oh, now I know," Maria said. "I am four years old now. In four more years, I will be eight." Maria was a fast learner. She wasn't a slow learner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_shot_in_the_arm.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Lucy went to the doctor. She didn't feel good. The doctor asked, "What's the problem? What's the matter?" She said she didn't feel right. "Do you hurt? Where do you hurt?" the doctor asked. She said that she hurt all over. She hurt everywhere. She hurt all over her body. The doctor said, "You have a big problem. I will fix your problem." The doctor gave Lucy a shot. He gave her a shot in her left arm. "Do you feel better now?" he asked her. "No," she said, "now my left arm hurts a lot." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/late_homework.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | May I turn in my homework tomorrow? 2 | It's due today. 3 | I know, but I don't have it right now. 4 | How come? Your dog ate it? 5 | No! I left it at home. 6 | I can't take your word for it. 7 | Why not? I'm an A+ student. 8 | How do I know if you even did the homework? 9 | I'll ask my mom to take a picture of it and send it to me. 10 | That's fair enough. 11 | Thanks. Also, you should try trusting students more. We're not all that bad. 12 | I'll try, but I can't promise anything. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/new_shoes.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Lisa loves to go shopping. Tomorrow she is going shopping. She needs a new pair of shoes. She wants to buy a pair of red shoes. She thinks red shoes are pretty. She will buy a pair of shoes at the mall. Lisa usually shops at the mall. The mall is only a mile from her house. She just walks to the mall. It only takes her 20 minutes. Tomorrow she will go to four different shoe stores. Tomorrow is Saturday. The mall always has sales on Saturday. If the sale price is good, Lisa might buy two pairs of shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_farm.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Daniel wanted to visit a farm. He asked his parents to take him to a farm. His teacher told him about the animals on a farm. There are lots of animals on a farm. Daniel wanted to see the animals. He wanted to see the cows. He wanted to see the chickens. He wanted to see the pigs. He wanted to pet the animals. He wanted to feed the animals. He loved animals. He wanted to live on a farm. He wanted to live with cows and chickens and pigs. They would be his friends. He didn't have any friends in school. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/wants_to_die.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Frank is not an old man. He is only 61 years old. But he is dying. He is in the home for old people. Nobody visits him. His wife doesn't visit him. She is already dead. She died six months ago. She died in the street. She was crossing the street. A car ran over her. Frank loves his wife. He got sick after she died. He never got better. The doctor says that nothing is wrong with Frank's body. The doctor says that Frank wants to die. The doctor is right. Frank does not want to live without his wife. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/clean_hands.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Elizabeth washes her hands every day. She likes to wash her hands. She washes her hands with soap and water. She uses soap and water to wash her hands. She uses warm water and soap. She washes her hands for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds she stops washing her hands. She turns off the water. She dries her hands on a clean towel. Every few hours she turns on the water and washes her hands. Elizabeth has very clean hands. She does not have many germs on her hands. Germs cannot live on her clean hands. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/easy_or_hard.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I don't know which class to register for. 2 | You should pick the class you need. 3 | I know I need a science class. 4 | I would take biology with Mr. Green. 5 | It's a challenging yet fun class. 6 | I don't like challenges. 7 | Why are you in college then? 8 | My mom forced me to enroll. 9 | You should go to a vocational school instead. 10 | I don't think you understand. My mom is scary. 11 | Okay, fine. I recommend Earth Science 125 with Mr. Anderson. 12 | Thanks for the recommendation! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/making_a_complaint.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | What have you done to my hair? 2 | I did exactly what you told me to do. 3 | I asked for a light trim, not for a butchering! 4 | I had to cut out all the split ends. 5 | I look like a grapefruit! My head is too round! 6 | It's a short bob, very stylish. 7 | It looks more like a bowl cut to me! 8 | It looks fantastic, don't exaggerate. 9 | I hate it! I'm not paying for this! 10 | You have to pay me for my labor! 11 | I'm never coming here ever again! 12 | Trust me, you won't be missed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_funny_story.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Barbara likes funny stories. She likes to hear funny stories. She likes to tell funny stories. She told her mom a funny story. When she finished, she waited for her mom to laugh. "Mom, why aren't you laughing? That was a funny story," Barbara said. "Oh, I'm sorry," her mom said. "Sometimes you think something is funny, but someone else thinks it isn't funny." So, Barbara's mom did not laugh at Barbara's story. Barbara told the same story to her younger sister. Her younger sister laughed at the story. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_storm.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Laura looked out the window. A storm was coming. The sky was getting darker. The wind was starting to blow. Some trees were bending. Leaves were flying through the air. It was getting cold. She closed all the windows. She went outside. Her car was in the street. She closed the windows in her car. She locked her car. She went back into her house. She turned on the TV. She wanted to see the news about the storm. The TV person said it was a big storm. He said it would rain a lot. He told people to stay home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/angry_parent.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | You need to try harder in school! 2 | I am doing well in school. 3 | Then why are your marks in science so low? 4 | I don't understand science, that's all. 5 | Is that the same reasoning you have for math? 6 | Yes, and English, too. 7 | Tell me one single subject you're doing well in. 8 | Well, I'm doing wonderfully in my music class. 9 | What about history? 10 | Only the parts about Woodstock. 11 | That's it! You're grounded! No guitar for a month. 12 | Great, now I'll surely have a low GPA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/in_love.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Donna loved her husband. Her husband loved Donna. They were in love with each other. She wanted to give him a birthday present. He was going to be 40 years old next week. She wondered what to give him. Should she give him a watch? Should she give him a sweater? Should she give him a new guitar? What should she give him? She asked him what he wanted for his birthday. He said he didn't want anything for his birthday. "Oh, you must want something!" she said. "You're right," he said. "I want your love forever." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/leaving_school.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I have to leave class early tomorrow. 2 | I don't like that. Just don't come to class. 3 | Don't be like that, Professor! I have to attend my mom's funeral. 4 | I'm sorry for your loss. 5 | It's okay. I'm going to miss her. 6 | I lost my mom when I was in college, too. 7 | Saddest thing ever, right? 8 | Yes. You know what? Take a week off school. 9 | I can't do that. I have too many responsibilities. 10 | Take my advice. 11 | I'll think about it. 12 | If you ever need to talk, my door is open. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/troubleshooting.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | How may I help you? 2 | My computer is not letting me run JavaScript. 3 | That can easily be fixed. 4 | I've tried fixing it myself, but nothing worked. 5 | If you'd kindly go to our website, I'll fix the problem. 6 | I've logged in, now what? 7 | I will now access your computer from my location. 8 | Oh, I see what you are doing. 9 | That should just about fix the problem! 10 | Thank you so much! It was such an easy solution. 11 | I'm happy to help. 12 | Again, thank you and have a good day! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/sharing_news.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Did you hear about Joseph and Michelle? 2 | No, what happened? Did they have a divorce? 3 | Oh, no. They are pregnant. 4 | Really? How far along is Michelle? 5 | Joseph told me that she is four months. 6 | Oh, okay. How is he handling the news? 7 | He was a mess the last time I saw him. 8 | How is he now? Is he still crazy? 9 | Actually, he seems relaxed and collected. 10 | I can't believe Joseph is going to be a father. 11 | It's trippy, huh? He is our age. 12 | This is making me feel really old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/short_girl.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Margaret was a small girl. She was a little girl. All her friends were taller than her. She was shorter than all her friends. She wanted to be tall. Her mom told her not to worry. One day Margaret would be tall. One day she would be taller than her friends. One day all her friends would be shorter than her. She was happy to hear that. She only had one question for her mom. When would she be taller than her friends? Would it be next year? She hoped it would be next year. She was tired of being the shortest girl. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/swimming_pool.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Sharon jumped into the water at the swimming pool. She held her nose. She went under the water. Then she came back up. She swam to the ladder in the pool. She climbed out of the pool. She stood at the edge of the pool. She held her nose. She jumped in again. Sharon liked to jump into the pool. The water felt good. It was a hot day. The water was cool. The water felt so good. Sharon's mother had brought her to the pool. Her mother was sitting in a chair. She was watching Sharon. She wanted Sharon to have fun. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/horse_rider.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | "Can I ride my horse, Mommy?" Sara asked her mom. Sara loved to ride her horse. She rode her horse almost every Saturday. "Okay, honey, get ready to go," her mom said. Sara was happy. She went into her bedroom. She put her pink socks on. She put her pink sneakers on. She grabbed her pink hat. She went to the front door. "I'm going to wait in the car," she told her mom. "Okay, I'll be there in a minute," her mom said. Sara opened the car door. She sat down in the front seat. She put on her hat. She was excited. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/piano_player.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Donald plays the piano. He loves the piano. He has a big piano in his living room. His piano is shiny and black. It has three legs. He sits on a bench to play the piano. The bench has four legs. His piano has 88 keys. The keys are black and white. Donald has ten fingers. His ten fingers play music on the 88 piano keys. The piano also has three pedals. Donald uses his two feet on the three pedals. He uses both of his hands and both of his feet to play the piano. He also uses both of his eyes to play the piano. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_quiet_student.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi, I'm James. What's your name? 2 | Hi James. My name is Lisa. 3 | I'm taking this class because it seems interesting. Why are you? 4 | I'm taking this class because it's a requirement. 5 | We should get to know each other. 6 | I don't think so. I like keeping to myself. 7 | So you don't like meeting new students? 8 | Nope. I would rather just be alone. 9 | That is so sad! 10 | It's not. It's really peaceful and self-empowering. 11 | Can we at least study together? 12 | Nope, we can't do that. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/happy_cat.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Bruce picked up the cat. The cat meowed. The cat didn't like most people. The cat liked to be alone. It liked to sleep on the sofa. It liked to sleep in the fruit bowl. It liked to sleep on top of the TV. It liked to chase bugs in the front yard. It liked to chase lizards in the back yard. It liked to chase flies in the kitchen. Bruce put the cat on the floor. He rubbed the cat's stomach. The cat liked that. The cat licked his hand. Bruce rubbed the cat's stomach some more. The cat meowed. The cat was happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/cooking_diiner.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this the Smith residence? 2 | What's for dinner? 3 | I should be asking you that. 4 | What? Why do you say that? 5 | You're old enough to cook dinner. 6 | Are you saying it's my turn now? 7 | Actually, that's exactly what I'm saying. 8 | What would you like to eat, then? 9 | I'm craving some spaghetti, bread, and even a salad. 10 | Frozen pizza it is, then! 11 | You are so lazy! Can you even cook? 12 | Of course I can cook! I choose not to. 13 | You're having hot pockets for dinner tomorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/lulus_letter.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Lulu's mom gave Lulu a pencil. It was a yellow pencil. It was a number two pencil. It had a pink eraser. The eraser was small and round and pink. Lulu's mom gave Lulu a piece of paper. It was a white piece of paper. There were blue lines on the white paper. Lulu wrote a letter to her grandma. Her letter said, "Dear Grandma, Hello, I love you." Lulu told her mom she was done. Her mom looked at the letter. "This is a short letter," her mom said. Lulu said, "Yes, Mom, it is a short letter. It is short but sweet." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/no_job.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Kimberly was not happy. She was sad. She needed a job. She asked everyone for a job. Everyone told her no. No one had a job for her. She came home every day and cried. How could she live without a job? She had only $1,000. After she spent the $1,000, she would have no money. Then what would she do? She had nowhere to go. She had no friends. She had no family. She was all alone. She was very worried. She looked in the newspaper every day. She was ready to take any job. If someone gave her a job, she would be so happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/work_work.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It was time for bed. Edward was very tired. He turned off the TV. He turned off his computer. He turned off the dining room light. He went into the bathroom. He brushed his teeth. He went into the bedroom. He put on his pajamas. He got into bed. He put his head on the pillow. He pulled the blanket up to his shoulders. He thought about all the work he had done that day. He thought about all the work he had to do the next day. He closed his eyes. He thought about his vacation in three months. That would be so nice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/write_a_letter.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Christopher wrote a letter to his sister. His sister lived in another city. His sister did not have a computer. Neither did he. His sister didn't like to use the phone. Neither did he. He wrote his sister a long letter. He told her the news in his life. He told her that he had a new job. He told her that he had a new girlfriend. He told her that he had a new car. He had lots of news for his sister. She would be happy to read his letter. Then she would send him a letter. Her letter would have lots of news, too. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_busy_professor.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey, Professor Hill. 2 | What is it? 3 | I've been having trouble with derivatives. 4 | That's not good. There's a test on derivatives next week. 5 | I know. Can I make an appointment with you for some help? 6 | I'm a busy man. 7 | You didn't even check your schedule yet! 8 | I know I'm busy, because many people already made appointments. 9 | So I'm hopeless? 10 | Of course not! There's the tutoring center. 11 | But the tutors are not professors. They're just students. 12 | They might surprise you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/eggs_and_apples.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Emma went to the market. She needed to buy food. She needed brown eggs. She opened a carton of brown eggs. She looked at the eggs. None of them were cracked. None of them were broken. All the eggs were okay. She closed the carton. She put the carton of eggs in her shopping cart. She needed red apples. She looked at a bag of red apples. She looked for dark spots on the apples. She looked for worm holes in the apples. She didn't see any dark spots or worm holes. She put the bag of apples in her shopping cart. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/fabric_softener.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Excuse me. Can I borrow your fabric softener? 2 | Of course, take as much as you need. 3 | Thank you. You're very kind. 4 | It's no problem at all. 5 | I love the subtle smell of this brand! 6 | Me too! It's not overpowering or strong. 7 | I think maybe I'll buy it for myself, too. 8 | What I like about it is that it's hypoallergenic. 9 | No kidding? That's really something. 10 | It's perfect for washing delicate clothing. 11 | Well, thank you for introducing me to this brand! 12 | Anytime, no problem! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/homesick.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Are you okay? You look really sad. 2 | I'm homesick. I feel so out of place here. 3 | But this college is so awesome. 4 | I know, but I really miss home. 5 | How far do you live? 6 | Far. Let's just say I need an airplane to get there. 7 | It's almost winter break. Hang in there. 8 | I don't think I can handle it anymore. 9 | Try calling your friends and family from your hometown. 10 | I don't want them to worry about me. 11 | Just call them. Don't you want to stop feeling sad? 12 | Okay, I'll call them now. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/scrub_the_floor.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Andrew got down on his hands and knees. He put a dry sponge into the bucket. The bucket was full of soapy water. He squeezed the sponge. He scrubbed the kitchen floor. There were marks on the floor. There were spots on the floor. There was old food on the floor. He scrubbed the floor clean. Then he took the bucket into the bathroom. He poured the soapy water into the tub. The water went down the drain. He turned on the shower. He rinsed the tub. He turned the bucket over so it would dry. He washed his hands. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_flu.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Larry has the flu. His nose is running. He coughs a lot. He sneezes a lot. When he coughs, he covers his mouth. When he sneezes, he covers his mouth. When his nose is running, he wipes his nose with a tissue. Larry's mother is taking care of him. She makes hot soup for him. She gives him fresh orange juice. She makes him comfortable in his bed. She turns on the TV so he can watch TV in his bed. She turns out the light so he can sleep in his bed. She gives him medicine so he will get better. Larry will get better soon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/writing_workshop.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Want to go to the writing workshop with me today? 2 | Nah man, my writing skills is tight. 3 | You mean "are" instead of "is," right? 4 | Yeah, of course! 5 | You should come with me. Our college has great workshops. 6 | I don't want to look stupid. 7 | You won't. You look stupid using incorrect grammar. 8 | Fine. How long is the workshop? 9 | It's about an hour. 10 | I don't think my attention span is more than 5 minutes. 11 | Don't worry, I'll pinch you to wake you up. 12 | That's a clever idea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_new_car.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mark bought a new car last week. He is happy with his new car. He got a good deal on his new car. It was on sale. His new car is green. The four tires are black. His new car has four doors. It has one trunk. The spare tire is in the trunk. All new cars have a spare tire. His new car has one hood. The engine is under the hood. All new cars have an engine. His new car has two big seats. One seat is in the front. One seat is in the back. Mark sits in the front seat when he drives his new car. He always buckles his seat belt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_summer_job.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Maria is 18. She will go to college in September. She will be a college student in September. But right now it is summer time. It is June. Maria needs a job. She needs money for college. She needs money to buy books for college. She wants a job. Maria went to a restaurant. "Can I have a job?" she asked. The restaurant manager said, "I'm sorry. I don't need anyone right now." Maria went to a book store. "Will you give me a job?" she asked. The book store manager said, "I'm sorry. I don't need new workers right now." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/be_quiet.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Can you please shut up? 2 | Maybe if you ask nicely, I will! 3 | This is a library, so you have to shut up. 4 | I didn't know laughing was a crime. 5 | It's a crime in the library. 6 | You're just jealous, because I'm having a good time, and you're not. 7 | No, that's not it at all. 8 | I'll shut up if you say you're sorry. 9 | Sorry for what? If anything, you should say sorry. 10 | Okay, fine. I'm sorry that your parents didn't teach you how to be nice. 11 | That does it. I'm getting a librarian. 12 | Go get one! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/birthday_card.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Dora wanted to buy a card for her mother. Her mother's birthday was next week. Dora loved her mom. She wanted to get a nice birthday card. She wanted a card that was pretty. She wanted a card that said the right thing. What was the right thing? The card must say, "I love you, Mom." It must say, "Mom, you are the best mother in the world." It must say, "I'm so happy that you are my Mom." Those are all the right things for the card to say. But there was one more thing the card must say. It must say, "Happy Birthday!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/fly_away.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Greg took the pen out of his pants pocket. He took his keys out of his pants pocket. He took his cell phone out of his pants pocket. He took his wallet out of his pants pocket. He put everything into a plastic tray. He took his shoes off. Greg was at the airport. He had to get on the airplane. But he had to pass through security first. He passed through security. He put his pen and keys back into his pocket. He put his cell phone and wallet back into his pocket. He put his shoes back on his feet. He got on the airplane. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/start_the_car.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Bob pushed the button on the door handle. He pulled on the door handle. He opened the car door. He got into the car. He sat down. He sat down in the driver's seat. He sat down behind the steering wheel. Bob put the seat belt on. He buckled the seat belt. The seat belt went across his chest. The seat belt went across his lap. The seat belt kept him safe. He put his car key into the ignition. The ignition was next to the steering wheel. The ignition starts a car. Bob turned the car key in the ignition. The car started. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_fast_driver.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Brian has a fast car. He drives his car fast. He never gets a ticket. His car is too fast for the police. They chase him, but they can't catch him. Brian always escapes from the police. The police want to catch him. But their cars are too slow. Brian's car is very fast. He likes to drive over 100 mph. When he sees the police, he waves to the police. The police turn on their sirens. They turn on their red lights. They chase after Brian. Brian speeds up. He passes all the other cars on the road. He escapes from the police. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/borrowing_class_notes.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Can I borrow your class notes from yesterday's lecture? 2 | Heck no! You're so lazy. 3 | What are you talking about? I was sick yesterday. 4 | I don't care. Ask someone else. 5 | You're so mean! 6 | I can't let anyone borrow my class notes. 7 | Why not? They're just notes. 8 | I let a classmate borrow my notes once, and she sold copies to people. 9 | That's crazy! For how much? 10 | She sold each class note set for $5. 11 | Don't worry, I promise not to sell your notes. 12 | I can't take your word for it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/good_teacher.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jeff sat down. He was in class. He was at school. He was in English class. He liked his English class. He liked his teacher. His teacher was friendly. His teacher helped all the students. His teacher answered everyone's questions. Jeff asked a new question every day. Yesterday he asked his teacher a spelling question. He asked his teacher how to spell "myself." His teacher told him how to spell it. Jeff thanked his teacher. His teacher said, "You're welcome. Ask me anything anytime. That's what I'm here for, to help you." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/in_need_of_a_counsellor.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I would like to see my counselor now. 2 | Sorry, she doesn't have any time today. 3 | Are you serious? 4 | Yes, I am. Please make an appointment for next week. 5 | I really need to see her. 6 | I'm sorry, but you really can't. 7 | I swear, I will bang on her door and scream. 8 | Don't make a scene. 9 | If you don't want me to make a scene, tell the counselor I'm here. 10 | Fine! You can only talk to her for five minutes, though. 11 | That's all I need. 12 | Next time, you'd better make an appointment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/weather_2.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Quick! Get in here and wait out the storm! 2 | Oh, my word. Thank you so much. 3 | It's raining cats and dogs out there. 4 | More like lions and wolves! 5 | I was watching the news. 6 | What did they say? 7 | This is going to be one heck of a storm. 8 | Should we be worried? 9 | I don't think so. The emergency alert system would have gone up. 10 | True. Well, thank you for saving me from this storm. 11 | No problem. I'm making some tea; would you like some? 12 | Please. Something warm would be great at the moment! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/go_to_work.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Patricia did not have much time. It was time to go to work. She did not want to be late for work. She would lose her job if she was late. She finished her coffee. She drank the last drop. She put the coffee cup in the kitchen sink. She turned on the kitchen faucet. She poured water into the cup. She turned off the faucet. She picked up her keys. The keys were on the kitchen table. She grabbed her gray coat. Her gray coat was on the chair. The chair was next to the door. She walked outside. She locked her door with her house key. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/his_red_bike.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Paul has a red bicycle. He loves his red bicycle. He got the red bicycle for his ninth birthday. His parents gave him his bike when he was nine. He takes care of his bike. He puts air in both tires. He puts air in the front tire. He puts air in the rear tire. He puts oil on the bike chain. He wipes dirt off the bike with a damp rag. He puts water on the rag and wipes all the dirt away. He rides his bike everywhere. He rides it to school. He rides it to the library. He rides it to his friend's house. He really loves his bike. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/operating_a_dryer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Put your wet clothes into the dryer, please! 2 | How long should I put them in for? 3 | Put them on low heat for thirty minutes. 4 | Why low heat? 5 | If the air is too hot, the clothes will shrink. 6 | I need to wash another load of laundry. 7 | If they're colored, wash them in cold water. 8 | Does warm water make them fade? 9 | Yes. Put the detergent here, and don't use bleach. 10 | Oh, that's where to put the detergent. 11 | Don't forget to add fabric softener after the first rinse. 12 | Okay, I won't. Thanks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/trash_day.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jennifer pulled the trash can out to the street. She pulled the trash can out to the street on Monday morning. Monday was trash day. The trash truck came to her house. The truck had a metal arm. The metal arm picked up the trash can. It raised the trash can into the sky. It emptied the trash can into the truck. Then the arm put the can back on the street. On Monday afternoon Jennifer walked out to the street. The trash can was empty. She pulled the trash can back into her yard. Next Monday she would pull it out to the street again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/chocolate_milk.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | James took the milk out of the refrigerator. He put the carton of milk on the counter. He took the cap off the carton of milk. He opened the kitchen cabinet. He took a glass out of the cabinet. He put the glass on the counter next to the milk. He poured some milk into the glass. He put the cap back on the carton of milk. He put the milk back into the refrigerator. He took the chocolate syrup out of the refrigerator. He poured some chocolate syrup into the glass of milk. He stirred the milk with a spoon. He licked the spoon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/an_email_to_congratulate_a_colleague.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | To: Jon 2 | From: Sue 3 | Subject: Great presentation! 4 | Hi Jon 5 | I'm just writing to say well done on your presentation this morning. It was not an easy task and I'm glad it went well. 6 | You were well prepared. The content was relevant and easy to follow. You also thought about the questions people would have. I think they were impressed! I'm sure everyone feels happier about the new system now. 7 | If you have time, please could you listen to my presentation for next week? 8 | See you later 9 | Sue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/chicken_soup.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | William looked at his bowl of soup. It was chicken soup. There was white rice in the soup. William liked rice. There were pieces of chicken in the soup. William loved chicken. The pieces of chicken were white. They were small and square. They weren't big and round. There were pieces of orange carrots in the soup. William didn't like carrots. He picked up a piece of carrot with his fingers. He put it on the table next to his bowl. He took all the pieces of carrots out of the bowl. He put them all on the table. Then he ate his soup. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/drain_opener.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mike washed his hands. He washed his hands with soap and water. He brushed his teeth. He brushed his teeth with toothpaste and water. He turned off the water. The sink was full of water. The water did not go down the drain. The water stayed in the sink. What was the matter? Why didn't the water go down the drain? Mike waited and waited. The water didn't go anywhere. It sat in the sink. Mike opened a bottle of liquid Drain Opener. He poured the Drain Opener into the sink. Mike waited one minute. Then all the water went down the drain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/eight_babies.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The woman had eight babies at one time. She was famous. Nobody could believe it. It was a world record. How could anyone have eight babies at one time? Her doctor had given her special drugs. The special drugs made her have eight babies. She was happy to have eight babies. "I grew up all alone," she told the reporters. "I did not like being alone. I decided that I would have many babies when I grew up. So now I have many babies. I am so happy. I am a lucky woman to have eight babies. I will love them all, and they will all love me." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/expressing_joy.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | C'mon, guess what? 2 | I don't know, chicken butt? 3 | Stop playing games. I got the part in the school play! 4 | Really? That's great! 5 | All this practice is finally paying off. 6 | Yes, it is. I can't believe it! 7 | Same here. I'm going to be the main character! 8 | I'm so proud of you. I can't wait to see the play. 9 | It's going to be a lot of hard work, but I'm glad I got the part. 10 | When does the play open? 11 | It opens in three weeks. 12 | Great. Get me a ticket. I want to be sitting in the front row. 13 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/no_more_apartment.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jerry has no job any more. He has a little money. But he does not have enough money for rent. He cannot pay his rent. He has to move out of his apartment. He will move out next week. He will move into his car. He will put all his clothes into his car. He will put his pillows and blankets into his car. He will sleep in his car. He will look for another job. After next week he will not be able to take a shower. He will have to use a public bathroom. He won't be able to drive his car. He won't have money for gas. Jerry needs help. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/returning_a_call.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this Mr. Smith? I'm Mrs. Jones. 2 | Hello, Mrs. Jones. Did you get my message? 3 | Yes, I did, I'm returning your call. 4 | Oh, right, of course. 5 | What's the problem? Is James in trouble? 6 | I caught him copying a classmate's test today. 7 | Oh, that child is incorrigible! 8 | I'm afraid I'll have to give him detention this time. 9 | It's alright, I understand. 10 | James certainly is strong-willed. 11 | Yes, he needs a firm hand and discipline! 12 | He's a good boy. Now if only he'd stop cheating! 13 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/sports_1.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Do you know who won against the Dodgers and the Cubs? 2 | I'm sorry, but I don't follow baseball. 3 | Oh, really? Why not? 4 | I've never really got into baseball. I like basketball better. 5 | Oh, okay. Do you have a cell phone? 6 | Yes, why do you ask? 7 | Could you check to see who won the baseball game? 8 | Sure, let me check. It'll take one minute. It looks like the Chicago Cubs won seven to three. 9 | Yes! I was rooting for the Cubs. 10 | Well, they won. Glad I could be of some service. 11 | Thanks again. Have a nice day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/sports_2.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | My baseball game starts at 2 p.m. today. Will you be there? 2 | Yes, I will definitely be there. 3 | Great! I will tell my family to save you a seat. 4 | What position will you be playing? 5 | I will be playing first base, but the coach may switch me. 6 | If he switches you, what position will you play? 7 | I think he wants me to pitch. 8 | You are a pitcher as well? 9 | Yes, I am. I'm still training, but I can throw. 10 | I didn't know that about you. 11 | Well, hopefully you can see me pitch today. 12 | Awesome! I can't wait. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_house.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one son and one daughter. The son's name is John. The daughter's name is Sarah. 2 | The Smiths live in a house. They have a living room. They watch TV in the living room. The father cooks food in the kitchen. They eat in the dining room. The house has two bedrooms. They sleep in the bedrooms. They keep their clothes in the closet. There is one bathroom. They brush their teeth in the bathroom. 3 | The house has a garden. John and Sarah play in the garden. They have a dog. John and Sarah like to play with the dog. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_swimmer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Karen is on the swim team. She is on the swim team at school. She is a good swimmer. All the swimmers on the swim team are good swimmers. She swims every day. She goes to the pool after her last class. Her last class is her English class. After English class she walks over to the pool. She changes into her swim suit. She dives into the water. She swims for two hours. Her coach watches her swim. He gives her advice. He tells her how to swim better. Her coach is her swim instructor. He is a good instructor. She will win a race one day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/trust_god.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Don has cancer. He is 12 years old. But he is lucky. The doctor knows how to fix Don's cancer. The doctor told Don's mom to bring him to the hospital. Don's mom said no. She will let God fix Don's cancer. God will fix Don's cancer. She does not trust the doctor. She doesn't trust the hospital. She only trusts God. The doctor said Don will die. He said Don must come to the hospital. Don's mom ran away. She ran away with Don. The police are looking for Don and his mom. They want to save Don's life. Only the doctor can save Don's life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/clean_floor.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Ed looked at the kitchen floor. The kitchen floor was dirty. There were little pieces of food on the floor. Ed saw bread crumbs. He saw cracker crumbs. He saw cheese crumbs. He saw little pieces of bread. He saw little pieces of cracker. He saw little pieces of cheese. He needed to sweep the floor. Ed didn't want bugs in his kitchen. Bugs like to eat little pieces of food. He took the broom out of the kitchen closet. He took the dust pan out of the kitchen closet. Ed swept the floor. He swept all the pieces of food into the dust pan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/melted_cheese.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Steven was hungry. What could he eat? He looked in the refrigerator. He saw some orange cheese. He saw some yellow butter. He knew what he would eat. He would eat a melted cheese sandwich. He took the cheese and butter out of the refrigerator. He buttered two slices of bread. He sliced the cheese and put it between the two buttered slices. He heated the frying pan. He put the cheese sandwich into the frying pan. After three minutes, he flipped the sandwich over. After three more minutes, he put the melted cheese sandwich on a plate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/questions.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When does Ronald eat breakfast? He eats breakfast in the morning. What does he eat for breakfast? He eats ham and eggs. What does he drink for breakfast? He drinks coffee. Where does he eat breakfast? He eats breakfast at home. Who makes breakfast for Ronald? His wife makes breakfast for him. Why does Ronald eat breakfast? Because food gives him energy. What does he do after he eats breakfast? He brushes his teeth. What does he do after he brushes his teeth? He goes to work. Which bus does he take to work? He takes the city bus to work. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_new_name.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Herman didn't like his first name. He had never liked it. He wanted to change it. He asked his mother. She said it was too late to change his name. She said he could use his middle name. She would call him by his middle name. She asked him if that was okay. Herman said yes. "From now on," he said, "please call me by my middle name. From now on, please call me Adam." His mother said that was no problem. "Goodbye, Herman," she said, "and hello, Adam." When Adam's father came home from work, Adam's mom said, "Guess what? We have a new son." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/early_morning_class.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I have to go to bed early. 2 | Why? The night is still young! 3 | I have a class at 7 a.m. 4 | That's tough! My earliest class is at 9 a.m. 5 | That sounds amazing to me. 6 | How do you stay awake in that class? 7 | Before I go to class, I drink four cups of coffee and take a cold shower. 8 | Interesting routine. Does it work? 9 | Kind of. It's better than not doing it at all. 10 | Why are you taking that class? 11 | It's only offered once a year, so I have to take it now. 12 | I hope the class is interesting, at least. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/fresh_fish.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mike was ready for bed. It was 11 o'clock. He had to get up early the next day. The next day he was going fishing. Fish wake up early. They look for food early in the day. They look for food late in the day. The best time to fish is early or late in the day. That is when the fish are hungry. Mike set his alarm. He set his alarm for 5 o'clock. The next day he would start fishing at 6 o'clock. He wanted to catch four or five fish. If he caught four or five fish, he could eat fresh fish all week. Fresh fish is the best fish. Mike went to bed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/his_leg_hurts.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There was something wrong with his leg. It burned. But it burned in one spot only. He didn't know what was wrong. The spot was smaller than a dime. It was on the back of his leg. He picked up a hand mirror. He used the hand mirror to look at the back of his leg. He saw a small lump. He put his finger on the lump. The lump was hard. It wasn't a soft lump. The lump felt like a small stone. It was like a small stone under his skin. But it was like a small stone that was on fire. It burned. Something was wrong. He needed to see a doctor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/losing_weight.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Kevin wanted to lose weight. He was getting fat. His stomach was getting bigger. He was gaining weight. He was gaining one pound every week. He had to buy new pants. He didn't fit into his old pants. He couldn't see his feet anymore. When he looked down, all he could see was his big fat belly. He wanted his belly to disappear. How could he do that? How could he lose weight? What could he do? He talked to his wife. She told him to stop eating candy. She told him to stop eating cake. She told him to walk up and down the big hill every day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_shoe_shine.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Danny looked at his brown shoes. They looked old and dirty. They needed a shine. It was time to shine his brown shoes. He got a rag. He got a shoe brush. He got a can of polish. He opened the can of polish. He put the rag around his finger. He scooped out a bit of polish with his finger. He rubbed the polish all over the left shoe. He brushed the left shoe. He brushed it and brushed it. The shoe began to shine. It looked like a new shoe. Then Danny put polish on the right shoe. He brushed the right shoe until it looked like a new shoe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/wild_cat.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat was not moving. It was lying in the grass. The cat was black and white. It was a pretty black and white cat. It was cold outside. The cat was lying on its stomach. It was dark outside. The porch light shined on the cat. The cat looked at Sissy. "Mom, can I have the cat?" she asked her mom. Her mom came outside on the porch. She looked at the cat. "That is a pretty cat," her mom said. "Can I have it?" Sissy asked. Her mom said no. Maybe the cat belonged to another family. Maybe the cat was wild. If it was wild, it might bite Sissy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/dear_god.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Peggy went to church every Sunday. She loved to go to church. At church she was with her family and friends. At church she was with the saints. She was with the angels. And most of all, Peggy was with God. She always talked to God in church. She always asked God to stop war. She asked God to stop hate. She asked God to stop sickness. But war and hate and sickness did not stop. There were war and hate and sickness every day. "Mommy, why doesn't God stop war and hate and sickness?" Peggy asked. "God will," her mom said, "when more people ask." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/dropping_out.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I have decided to drop out of college. 2 | You're making the worst decision of your life. 3 | I just don't get the point of college. It's just memorizing. 4 | What are you going to do then? 5 | I'm going to get a job! 6 | As what? A burger flipper? 7 | Don't be mean. I'm going to be rich and successful when I'm older. 8 | It's almost impossible to be rich and successful without a college degree. 9 | Look at Steve Jobs! He dropped out of college. 10 | He's a rare case. 11 | Watch me prove you wrong. 12 | I'd like to see you try. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/waking_up_for_school.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this the Smith residence? 2 | Sarah! Hurry up and get out of bed! 3 | I can't, the blankets won't let me go. 4 | Quit being lazy and get up! 5 | No, I have to finish my awesome dream! 6 | I can't believe you turned off your alarm this morning. 7 | Why? I do it every morning. 8 | If you don't get out of bed, you'll get to school late. 9 | That's not so bad. 10 | How is it not so bad? 11 | Sleep is good for growing children. 12 | Yes, but you have a math test this morning! 13 | I completely forgot! I'm up, I'm up! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_good_boy.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Billy always listens to his mother. He always does what she says. If his mother says, "Brush your teeth," Billy brushes his teeth. If his mother says, "Go to bed," Billy goes to bed. Billy is a very good boy. A good boy listens to his mother. His mother doesn't have to ask him again. She asks him to do something one time, and she doesn't ask again. Billy is a good boy. He does what his mother asks the first time. She doesn't have to ask again. She tells Billy, "You are my best child." Of course Billy is her best child. Billy is her only child. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_place_to_eat.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jenna was at the airport. She was waiting for her plane. Her plane would leave at 7 p.m. It was only 2 p.m. She had time to eat. She had time to study. She went to the airport restaurant. The restaurant was on the third floor. The restaurant was full. There were no empty seats. There were no empty tables. She didn't want to stand in line. She didn't want to wait. There was another restaurant in the airport. It was on the first floor. She went down to the first floor. That restaurant was almost empty. There were many seats and many tables. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/bad_boy.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Deborah was angry at her son. Her son didn't listen to her. Her son was 16 years old. Her son thought he knew everything. Her son yelled at Deborah. He told her he didn't have to do anything. He didn't have to listen to her. He didn't have to go to school. He didn't have to do his homework. He didn't have to study. He was 16. He could do anything he wanted to do. What could Deborah do? She wasn't married. She was divorced. She could not control her son. He would listen to his father. But his father was not there. His father lived in another city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/cancer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Paula has cancer. She has six months to live. Her doctors cannot help her. No one can help her. She smoked cigarettes for 30 years. She did not want to stop smoking cigarettes. She liked to smoke cigarettes. The doctors told her to stop smoking many years ago. She didn't listen to them. She didn't listen to her parents. She didn't listen to her children. She didn't listen to her friends. Everyone told her to stop smoking. She told everyone to stop worrying about her. She would be fine, she told them. She still smokes every day. Why not, she asks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/collect_coins.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tom was bored. He didn't have anything to do. He wasn't interested in doing anything. He didn't want to watch TV. Tom didn't want to listen to the radio. He didn't want to play sports. He didn't want to use the computer. He didn't want to read books. "I'm bored," Tom said. "What can I do? I want to do something interesting." Tom's father had an idea. "I have an idea," his father said. "Why don't you collect coins? Coins are fun to collect. And coins are everywhere. You see coins every day. Some coins are valuable. They will make you rich." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/pattys_doll.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Patty got a doll for Christmas. It is her favorite doll. It is a rag doll. It has a yellow dress. It has a blue blouse. The name of the doll is Molly. Molly has bright red hair. She has red lips. She has blue eyes. She has a pink ribbon in her hair. Molly is wearing red shoes. She's wearing white socks. Molly has a purse. Her purse is pink. The purse is empty. There is nothing in the purse. There was a little mirror in the purse. But Patty lost the mirror. When she lost the mirror, she said, "I'm sorry, Molly. I will get you another mirror." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/yellow_corn.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Brian sat down for dinner. He sat down in the chair. He sat down at the table. He looked at his white plate. He looked at his silver fork. He looked at his silver spoon. His dad said, "Pass me your plate, Brian." His dad put white rice on the plate. His dad put yellow corn on the plate. His dad put green peas on the plate. He gave the plate back to Brian. "This looks delicious," Brian said. "It is delicious," his dad said. Brian wondered why corn was yellow. He wondered why peas were green. He wondered if there were yellow peas and green corn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_farmer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A farmer owns a lot of land. He grows food on that land. He grows the food from seeds. He plants seeds into the land. The seeds grow into corn. The seeds grow into wheat. The seeds need water. The seeds need sunlight. A farmer owns a tractor. He drives the tractor on his land. A farmer has many animals. He has pigs. He has cows. He has sheep. He has chickens. He has dogs and cats. He has rabbits. When it rains, the farmer goes into his house. The animals go into the barn. A farmer works hard. His animals don't work hard. They just eat and sleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/time_for_bed.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this the Smith residence? 2 | Children, it's time to go to bed! 3 | But we're not sleepy yet! 4 | If you get into bed right now, I'll read you a fairytale. 5 | One with a princess and a prince? 6 | Of course, and a magical dragon, too. 7 | Why do we hear fairytales before bed? 8 | So that the magic from stories can grow while you're sleeping. 9 | What does it grow into? 10 | Why, magical dreams, of course! 11 | Please read us two tonight! 12 | Alright, but only if you sleep as soon as I'm done! 13 | We will. It's a promise! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_message_to_say_youre_late.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm running 10 mins late, sorry! 2 | No problem! 3 | Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!! 4 | It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it’s fine 5 | This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be 6 | OK, LMK when you find a place 7 | I might get something to eat tho 8 | Of course! I'll be as quick as I can 9 | OK! 10 | Found one! Be there in 10 mins 11 | Well done! See you soon 12 | Thx for waiting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/bug_lover.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Anthony went to the book store. He wanted to buy a book. He wanted to buy a book about bugs. He liked bugs. He picked up bugs in his yard. He took them to school. He showed the bugs to his teacher. His teacher told him the name of each bug. Then Anthony took the bugs home. He showed them to his parents. His mom told him to take the bugs out of the house. His dad liked to see the bugs. He said Anthony did a good job. He gave Anthony money to buy a book. So Anthony took the money to the book store. He looked for a book with lots of pictures of bugs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/forgotten_id.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I would like to purchase the book for Sociology 130. 2 | May I see your student ID? 3 | I didn't know we needed it. 4 | Please go get your ID, and get in line again. 5 | But I waited in line for two hours! 6 | I'm sorry, but you need a student ID to purchase textbooks here. 7 | Are there any other options? 8 | Show me proof that you're a student at this college, and you'll be good. 9 | I have my report card. Here it is. 10 | This will do. Nice grades by the way. 11 | Thanks! I worked very hard for them. 12 | Good luck with this semester. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/girl_fight.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Sharon was five years old. Her best friend was Pam. They played games together. They played all kinds of games. They had fun together. But one day Pam pushed Sharon. "Why did you push me?" Sharon asked. "Because," Pam said. Sharon told Pam not to push her again. So, Pam pushed Sharon again. Sharon pushed Pam back. Then Pam pulled Sharon's hair. Then Sharon pulled Pam's hair. Both of them started crying. Sharon's mom came into the room. She told Pam to go home. Pam ran out of the house. "Sharon, you can't play with Pam anymore," Sharon's mother said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/loud_radio.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Brent was at the stop light. His car radio was on. The music was very loud. Brent liked to listen to loud music in his car. A police car pulled up next to Brent. The policeman looked at Brent. He shouted, "Pull over to the side of the road." Brent said, "What?" The policeman said, "Pull over to the side of the road." Brent pulled over to the side of the road. The policeman said, "Do you know why I am giving you a ticket?" Brent said, "You are giving me a ticket? Why are you giving me a ticket?" The policeman said, "Because your radio is too loud." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/time_to_do_your_laundry.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I don't have any clean laundry for tomorrow! 2 | Well, you should do your laundry then. 3 | Laundry is such a hassle! 4 | Pack the laundry bags and let's go to the Laundromat. 5 | Oh, alright. I don't have much, though. 6 | Do you have any quarters? 7 | Yes. I have enough for the washer and dryer. 8 | Alright then, let's get going. 9 | This is going to take forever. 10 | The longer you keep complaining, the longer it'll feel. 11 | I'd rather be playing video games. 12 | I'd rather you wore a clean shirt to school tomorrow. 13 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/wash_the_clothes.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Pat looked at the washer. The washer had dials on it. It had two dials on it. There were words next to each dial. Each dial had three words next to it. The words next to one dial were Small, Medium, and Large. This dial was for the size of the load. Did Pat have a small load, a medium load, or a large load? The words next to the other dial were Cold, Warm, and Hot. Did Pat want to wash her clothes in cold water, warm water, or hot water? Pat turned one dial to Large, and the other dial to Hot. Then she pushed the Start button on the washer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/being_absent.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Why were you absent yesterday? 2 | Why do you care? 3 | You should be thankful I care so much about your education. 4 | The truth is, I didn't hear the alarm clock. 5 | You missed out on a very important lecture. 6 | It happens. I'll just ask my friend what was on the lecture. 7 | Is she a good note taker? 8 | I don't know. I guess? 9 | If you were in class, you wouldn't have to rely on anyone's notes. 10 | I can't change the past. 11 | I know. Anyways, you should increase the volume on your alarm clock. 12 | I suppose I could do that. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/two_aspirin.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Lois has a headache. The headache started one hour ago. She doesn't know why she has a headache. She never gets headaches. She never gets sick. Lois is a healthy woman. Where did her headache come from? Was it something she ate? Was it something she drank? She doesn't know. She wants her headache to go away. She does not like to take medicine. But her head hurts so much. She went into her bathroom. She opened the medicine cabinet. She found some aspirin. She took two aspirin with a glass of water. Maybe the aspirin will help her headache go away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/fresh_salad.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Margaret made a fresh salad. She peeled a yellow banana. She peeled a red apple. She peeled a green cucumber. She peeled an orange carrot. She peeled a brown potato. She peeled a white onion. She peeled a white egg. She chopped everything up with a sharp knife. She chopped everything into little pieces. She used her sharp knife to chop up the banana, apple, cucumber, carrot, potato, onion, and egg. She chopped up a tomato. She put all the little pieces into a bowl. She opened a bottle of salad dressing. She poured salad dressing on her fresh salad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/apple_for_the_teacher.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Andrew was in the third grade. He loved his teacher. His teacher was young. She was pretty. She was friendly. She helped Andrew add numbers. She helped Andrew draw dogs and cats. She helped Andrew learn to spell. Andrew gave his teacher an apple one day. He gave her an orange another day. He gave her a peach another day. His teacher thanked him. "Thank you for the apple," she said the first day. "Thank you for the orange," she said the second day. "Thank you for the peach," she said the third day. Each day Andrew said, "You're very welcome." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/checking_out_a_book.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | This is a great book you're checking out. 2 | You have read it? 3 | Read it? I memorized it! It's one of my favorites. 4 | That's good to know. 5 | You should check out more books. 6 | I can check out more than one? 7 | Of course! It would be crazy if you could only get one book. 8 | That's awesome! I'll be back. 9 | Don't go crazy now. The limit is 15 books. 10 | Don't worry. I'll probably come back with 5 more books. 11 | It's great to see a kid excited about reading. 12 | Yeah, most kids hate reading. They're more into television. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/drunk_driver.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Rodney's uncle is in jail. He went to jail because he was drunk. He was driving his car. He was going the wrong way on a one-way street. He almost hit three other cars. Someone called 911. A police car chased Rodney. The police car turned on its red light. The red light was bright. The police car turned on its siren. The siren was loud. Rodney did not pull over. He did not stop his car. Finally, he went off the road. He ran into a tree. He got out of his car. He was okay. His car was not okay. The policeman said, "You are drunk. I'm taking you to jail." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/meeting_a_teacher.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, Mr. Smith. It's nice to finally meet you. 2 | Likewise, Mrs. Jones. Please sit down. 3 | Is James in trouble again? 4 | Actually, no, he's not. 5 | What's the purpose of this meeting exactly? 6 | I just wanted to let you know that James is doing very well. 7 | Oh, is that right? I'm so proud! 8 | He has been staying for tutoring and his marks have skyrocketed! 9 | I always knew he had it in him! 10 | He behaves better in the classroom, too. 11 | I do believe my James is growing up! 12 | All children need to mature is motivation! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/poor_dog.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jason looked at his watch. It was time for his favorite TV show. He turned on the TV. He sat down in his chair. But then he heard his dog. His dog was scratching at the door. Oh, no, Jason thought. The dog wanted to go out. The dog had to go to the bathroom. If he lived in a house, he could let the dog go out the door and into the yard. But he lived in an apartment. He didn't have a yard. He had to take the dog for a walk. But if he took the dog for a walk, he would miss his favorite TV show. The dog scratched at the door again. Jason turned off the TV. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/news_every_day.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 2 | Jackie loves the news. She listens to the news on the radio. She watches the news on TV. She reads the news in the newspaper. She reads the news in magazines. She loves the news because it is always new. It is always fresh. It is always interesting. There is news every day. There is news in every country. There is news in every state. There is news in every city. Everyone all over the world talks about the news every day. But Jackie has a question about the news. Why is the news usually bad? Why isn't the news usually good? No one knows the answer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/no_flu_shot.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She was a nurse. It was flu season. But she didn't get a flu shot. All the other nurses got a flu shot. All the doctors got a flu shot. But she didn't get a flu shot. Flu shots made her sick. She got a flu shot when she was a little girl. The flu shot made her very sick. She spent a week in the hospital. Then she came home. She spent three weeks in bed. She was sick for about a month. After that, no more flu shots for her. She never got a flu shot again. She never got the flu, either. "I never get a flu shot, but I never get the flu," she told her friend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/sallys_cold.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Sally had a cold. Her nose was red. She pulled a tissue out of the tissue box. She blew her nose. She threw the tissue into the trash. She looked at her fingernails. Her fingernails were too long. She needed to cut her nails. She opened her purse. She took her nail clippers out of the purse. She clipped all the nails on her left hand. Then she clipped all the nails on her right hand. She looked at both of her hands. Now her nails were nice and short. She put her nail clipper back in her purse. She pulled another tissue out of the box. She blew her nose again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/too_much_stuff.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He had to clean out his apartment. There was so much to clean out. He had hundreds of books. What was he going to do with them? He couldn't keep all of them. He was moving to a smaller apartment. There was no room for all his books in his new apartment. There was no room for his bicycle. What was he going to do with his bicycle? He had a big TV. The TV was too big for his new apartment. What was he going to do with his big TV? He called up his brother. "Do you want my books, my bike, and my TV?" he asked. His brother said, "You should have a yard sale." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_moon.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He looked at the rising moon. It was rising above the houses. It was big and orange. It looked bigger than the rising sun. How could it be so big? How could it be so orange? Several hours later, he looked at the moon again. Now it was high in the sky. Now it was smaller. It wasn't orange anymore. Now it was white. What happened? It changed size. It changed color. Before, it was big and orange. It was like a big pumpkin. Now, it was smaller and white. It was like a light bulb. But it was still pretty. It was still bright. It was the brightest light in the sky. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_runner.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Betty's doctor told her to exercise more. So she began running. She enjoys running. She runs almost every day. She runs two miles a day. On the weekend she runs five miles. She runs up hills. She runs down hills. She runs in the street and on the sidewalk. She runs on trails. She runs in the heat and the cold. She runs on sunny days and rainy days. Betty will run in the marathon next week. Next week will be her first marathon. A marathon is 26 miles. She will run for three hours without stopping. She won't try to win the marathon. She will try to finish it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/using_a_copier.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | How much do I need to insert here to make one copy? 2 | It depends. Do you want your copy in color or black and white? 3 | I want it in color. 4 | Then it will be 20 cents per page. 5 | That's kind of expensive. 6 | Yeah, but most of us don't have a copy machine of our own. 7 | I have one, but it's broken. 8 | That sucks. Well, if money's an issue, you can copy your stuff in black and white. 9 | No, it has to be color. 10 | Do you really not have 20 cents? 11 | I do, but I'm really cheap. 12 | Well, you don't really have a choice at this point. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/paper_clip.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jim had two separate sheets of paper. He wanted to put the two sheets of paper together. He did not want to glue them together. He did not want to use glue. He did not want to staple them together. He did not want to use a staple. What did Jim want to use? He wanted to use a paper clip. He wanted to put the two sheets of paper together with a paper clip. He picked up a paper clip. It was a metal paper clip. It was a silver paper clip. Jim put the silver metal paper clip on both sheets of paper. Now the sheets of paper were together. They were not separate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/call_you_at_7.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Carol and Mary are friends. Carol said she would call Mary at 7 o'clock. Carol didn't call at 7:00. She didn't call at 7:15. She finally called at 7:30. She apologized for calling so late. Mary said it was ok. But it wasn't ok. Mary didn't like people to lie. This wasn't the first time Carol had lied. This was the fourth time Carol had lied. Mary did not trust Carol. Carol would never be her best friend. A best friend tells the truth. A best friend doesn't lie. A best friend does not call late. A best friend does not arrive late. A best friend is always on time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/our_vacation.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Every year we go to Florida. We like to go to the beach. 2 | My favorite beach is called Emerson Beach. It is very long, with soft sand and palm trees. It is very beautiful. I like to make sandcastles and watch the sailboats go by. Sometimes there are dolphins and whales in the water! 3 | Every morning we look for shells in the sand. I found fifteen big shells last year. I put them in a special place in my room. This year I want to learn to surf. It is hard to surf, but so much fun! My sister is a good surfer. She says that she can teach me. I hope I can do it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/reserving_a_book.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I would like to reserve The Hunger Games. 2 | Everyone wants to reserve that book these days. 3 | It's really popular, because the movie just came out. 4 | You have to pay $1 to reserve the book. 5 | What?! That's ridiculous. 6 | Like you said, it's popular. 7 | I have to think about it then. 8 | I personally think $1 is nothing. It's cheaper than buying the book. 9 | How much is the book? 10 | On the back, it says it's $15. It depends on the bookstore you go to though. 11 | Fine, I'll give you a $1. 12 | You won't regret it! The book is really good. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/whats_behind_the_door.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Dotty looked at the door. It was a closet door. The door had a silver handle. The silver handle was round. The round, silver handle was a doorknob. One day she tried to turn the doorknob. She tried to open the closet door. But the doorknob didn't turn. She couldn't open the closet door. The closet door wouldn't open. The door was locked. "Why is the door locked?" Dotty asked her mom. Her mom said it was locked for her safety. "What's behind the door?" she asked her mom. Her mom said a rifle was behind the locked door. Daddy kept a rifle in the closet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/who_is_it.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Joseph never opens the front door. When someone knocks on the front door, Joseph says, "Who is it?" But he does not open the door. His parents told him to keep the door closed. His parents want him to be safe. He will be safe if he doesn't open the door. Yesterday someone knocked on the front door. "Who is it?" Joseph asked. "It's the mailman," the person said. "I cannot open the door," Joseph said. "Okay, I will come back tomorrow," the mailman said. "Goodbye," Joseph said. Joseph is a good boy. He listens to his parents. He doesn't open the door for any person. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/borrowing_from_another_library.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm so frustrated. I can't find any books on my research topic at my library. 2 | Why don't you try a different library? 3 | I don't want to waste gas money. 4 | But you might find your book. 5 | What library do you suggest? 6 | I suggest the one near my house. 7 | That is way too far for me. 8 | They have a lot of books. That library has never disappointed me. 9 | I have an idea! Why don't you borrow them for me? 10 | I don't know about that. What if you lose the books? 11 | I won't. I swear on my life. 12 | Wow, you're so serious. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/caring_for_puppies.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I think these puppies are hungry! 2 | They've done nothing but play all day. 3 | Do you think they're old enough to eat kibble? 4 | They're six weeks old; I think they're old enough. 5 | Look! They're digging right in! 6 | Now they're settling for a nap. 7 | Between keeping them from chewing things and cleaning, they're a hassle. 8 | Yeah, they are. But look how cute they are while asleep! 9 | Suddenly, I don't mind the chores so much. 10 | Yeah, neither do I. 11 | These puppies are truly worth it. 12 | I wouldn't lose a single minute with them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/clubs.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | College is so boring. All I do is go to class. 2 | You should join some clubs. 3 | Are you a part of any clubs? 4 | Yes! I am currently in the Animal Lovers Club and the Knitting Club. 5 | What do you do in the Animal Lovers Club? 6 | We do a lot of things! Last week, we walked dogs. 7 | That sounds fun. What's the wildest animal you ever interacted with? 8 | I touched a dodo bird a couple weeks ago. 9 | Dodo birds are extinct. 10 | I'm just messing with you! 11 | You're silly! Okay, I'll join the Animal Lovers Club. 12 | Great! We always welcome new members. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/dead_batteries.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Helen turned on her flashlight. Nothing happened. The light did not come on. There was no light. What was wrong with her flashlight? She unscrewed the top of the plastic flashlight. Helen took the two batteries out of the plastic tube. She looked at the two batteries. They were "D" batteries. They looked okay. They did not look bad. But maybe they were dead batteries. She opened a package of new batteries. She put two new "D" batteries into the plastic tube. Helen screwed the top back onto the plastic flashlight. She turned on her flashlight. The light worked! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/flying_saucer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | His dad liked to fly balloons. His dad bought big balloons and filled them with helium. Helium is a gas. It is a gas that makes balloons float into the sky. One day his dad brought home a new balloon. He took it out of the box. He took it outside. He tied the balloon to spikes with ropes. The spikes were in the ground. The ropes and spikes kept the balloon on the ground. He filled the balloon with helium. He asked Junior what the new balloon looked like. "It looks like a flying saucer!" said Junior. "It looks like a real flying saucer! Is there an alien inside?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/gaining_weight.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I gained so much weight because my college dining hall is all-you-can-eat. 2 | It's called the "freshman 15." 3 | What is that exactly? 4 | It's an expression to refer to the observation that many college freshmen gain weight. 5 | Oh, I see. I definitely got the freshman 15 then. 6 | You should use your college's gym. 7 | I never have time. 8 | Oh, please! You just have to make time. 9 | I guess I should set an hour to work out. 10 | That's the attitude I like to hear! 11 | Did you gain any weight? 12 | Yeah, I just wear big clothes to hide my fat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/saturday_morning.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 1. Last Saturday morning I had a strange experience. 2 | 7 . I got up and prepared my breakfast – the usual eggs and bread with coffee. 3 | 3 . Then, when I sat in the garden to eat, I noticed two enormous brown eyes looking at me. 4 | 5 . They belonged to a large white dog I had never seen before. 5 | 4 . Feeling frightened, I tried to smile and said ‘Hello boy’. 6 | 6. The dog heard this and jumped onto the chair next to me, smelt my eggs and started to eat. 7 | 2. Deciding to forget my breakfast, I watched it eat everything while I quietly drank my coffee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/write_a_check.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Sandra wrote a check to her gas company. On one line she wrote "May 17, 2009." On the next line she wrote "The Gas Company." On another line she wrote "$35.66." On another line she wrote "Thirty-five and 66/100." On another line she wrote "Monthly Gas Bill." On another line she signed her name. Then she put the check into an envelope. She also put the gas bill into the envelope. She licked the envelope and sealed it. She put her return address on the front of the envelope. She put a 44-cent stamp on the front of the envelope. She put the envelope in the mailbox. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/buying_textbooks.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I can't spend anymore money after I buy my English textbook. 2 | How much is your English textbook? 3 | It's $198. I'm not kidding. 4 | That's ridiculously expensive! What's the title of the textbook? 5 | It's called How to Write Well. 6 | Dude, someone is selling that book for $30. 7 | No way. What edition is it? 8 | I think it was the 10th edition. 9 | Oh, no wonder he or she is selling it for only $30. 10 | What edition do you need? 11 | I need the 21st edition. 12 | The publisher seems to be really making money, considering the number of editions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/compliment.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | That's an awesome shirt. 2 | Thank you. It's so nice of you to say. 3 | Where did you get it? 4 | I got it at a store at the mall. 5 | The mall? Did it cost a lot? Things are usually overpriced there. 6 | Actually, it was quite cheap. I got it for $15.99. 7 | That is pretty cheap. Do they have it in other colors? 8 | You want to go get one? 9 | Yeah, I like how it looks. Would you want to come with me? 10 | We can go after school, if you want? 11 | That would be great. I need new clothes, but I don't know what to buy. 12 | I'll help you pick out something cute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/use_soap.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Kathy finished her sandwich. She had a chicken sandwich for lunch. She got up from her chair. She took her plate to the kitchen sink. She put the plate in the sink. She turned on the cold water faucet. She rinsed the plate. She picked up a paper towel. She wiped the plate dry. She put the plate on the counter. Her mother walked into the room. "Did you wash that plate with soap?" she asked Kathy. Kathy said no. "I couldn't find the soap," she said. Her mom said, "What's this right next to the cold water faucet?" Kathy said, "Soap." Her mom told her to wash the plate again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_new_baby.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Ruth is pregnant. She is expecting a baby. The baby is due in two months. The baby is a boy. It is her first boy. She already has a little girl. Her little girl is two years old. Ruth loves her little girl. Her little girl is happy to get a baby brother. Ruth is eating for two people right now. She is very careful about what she eats and drinks. She eats a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. She eats fresh fish twice a week. She doesn't drink alcohol or coffee. She doesn't eat candy or potato chips. She stays away from cigarette smokers. She will have a healthy baby. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/late_fees.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm sorry, but you can't borrow this book. 2 | What do you mean? 3 | You have not paid your late fees for your overdue books. 4 | I never had any overdue books! 5 | The computer doesn't lie. 6 | What books do I have late fees for? 7 | They're all math books, and according to the system, you still have them. 8 | Oh yeah, I do! I totally forgot about them and left them on my bed. 9 | Once you return them and pay the fee, you can borrow books again. 10 | But I really need to borrow those books now. 11 | I can put them on hold for you. 12 | Yes! You are the best. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/adding_a_class.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm thinking of adding another class. 2 | Another one? You already have 7 classes. 3 | I know, but I really want to add Psychology 101. It seems interesting. 4 | You're going to be so stressed out. 5 | I think I can handle 8 classes. 6 | Seriously? You're going to be constantly in class or studying. 7 | I know, but it's worth it. 8 | Tell me that when I'm partying and you're not. 9 | How many classes are you taking? Two? 10 | Haha! You're funny. I'm taking three. 11 | That's so little. Don't you feel like an underachiever? 12 | Remind me again why we're friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/flu_shot.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is flu season. You must be careful. It is very easy to catch the flu. You should wash your hands often. You should get a flu shot. A flu shot will help protect you. But there is a problem with a flu shot. The problem is the needle. The nurse will stick a needle in your arm. Your arm will be sore for a day. Maybe two days. Nobody likes to have a sore arm. But which is worse—a sore arm, or a sore body? A sore body is worse than a sore arm. Do you want your arm to hurt, or do you want your whole body to hurt? Your body will hurt for a week. Maybe it will hurt for two weeks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/messaging_to_make_plans.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hey, are you free on Saturday? Do you want to do something? 2 | I'm busy on Saturday, but how about Sunday? 3 | Sure! Sunday works for me 4 | What are you thinking? 5 | How about a drive out to the beach? I've got the car this weekend because Mike is away. 6 | Sounds good! What time? 7 | I can pick you up from your place about 9 if you like 8 | I'm going to the gym first thing in the morning 9 | Shall we meet a bit later, say 10? 10 | Perfect! Do you fancy a picnic? I can go shopping while you're at the gym 11 | Great! Even better! See you tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/clean_the_apartment.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Kenneth cleaned his apartment. He emptied the trash. He washed the dirty dishes. He looked in his bathroom. The sink and bathtub were dirty. He scrubbed the sink and bathtub. He looked in his bedroom. Clothes were on the floor. He picked up the clothes. He put the shirts on hangers. He folded the pants. He put the pants in the dresser. He washed the dirty clothes. He looked in his living room. Papers were on the floor. Books and newspapers and magazines were on the floor. He picked them all up. He put them on the book shelves. Then he vacuumed his whole apartment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B2/cnn_645.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden is retiring, he announced Thursday. 2 | John Madden appears at the TV Critics Association Press Tour in Beverly Hills, California, in 2008. 3 | It's been such a great ride... the NFL has been my life for more than 40 years, it has been my passion -- it still is, he said in a statement released by NBC Sports. 4 | Madden, 73, was a Hall of Fame coach for the Oakland Raiders, but is best known to millions as an ebullient football commentator. 5 | He won 16 Emmy awards for outstanding sports analyst/personality, NBC said. 6 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/eat_like_a_wolf.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She was a fast eater. She liked to eat fast. She ate like a wolf. "I am like a wolf," she said. He was a slow eater. He liked to eat slow. He ate like a turtle. "You are like a turtle," she said. She didn't talk at the dinner table. All she did was eat. He liked to talk at the dinner table. He talked about the news. He talked about the weather. He talked about sports. She listened to him talk. She nodded her head. That meant yes. She shook her head. That meant no. He talked. She listened. She never said yes. She never said no. She never said anything. All she did was eat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/lost_pencil.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | David lost his yellow pencil. He could not find it. "Where is my yellow pencil?" he asked his sister. His sister did not know. "I don't know where your pencil is," she said. David thought about it. He thought and thought. He used his yellow pencil before lunch. He used it to write a note to his teacher. The note said, "Dear teacher, Thank you for helping me. David." He put the note in an envelope. Where was the envelope? He looked in the kitchen. He looked on the kitchen counter. He found the envelope. It was next to the toaster. He found the pencil. It was under the toaster. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/money_in_the_bank.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Randy went to the bank. He needed money from the bank. The bank has all of Randy's money. The bank keeps Randy's money safe. Randy cannot keep his money at home. Someone might steal his money. He can't hide his money in his back yard. A dog might find his money and eat it. He can't hide his money in a tree. A bird might fly away with his money. Some people hide their money under their bed. Some people hide their money in their refrigerator. But that is not safe. Someone will look under the bed or in the refrigerator. The best place for people to keep money is in the bank. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/no_energy.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Carol felt tired. She felt tired all the time. She didn't use to feel tired. She used to have a lot of energy. Why was she so tired all the time? "You should eat more sugar," her friend told her. "Sugar will give you energy." But Carol didn't want to eat more sugar. More sugar would give her more weight. She didn't want to put on weight. She wanted to have energy again. She finally decided to see a doctor. Her doctor told her that she had a thyroid problem. "What is a thyroid?" she asked her doctor. "It can make you feel very tired. But don't worry, I can fix it," he told her. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/sleep_in_the_car.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He had very little money. It was cold outside. It was winter. But he was inside. He was inside his apartment. Right now he was okay, because he was inside his apartment. But next month he would not be okay. Next month he would be outside his apartment. He had lost his job. He couldn't pay his rent. He had called his landlord. He asked his landlord if he could stay an extra month for free. His landlord said no. His landlord said, "If you can't pay the rent, you must go." Where could he go? He would sleep in his car. But a car is a cold place in the winter. He was very sad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/fighting_a_parking_ticket.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | You know you can't park here, right? 2 | Listen, I had to talk to my friend really quickly, and there was no parking spaces. 3 | I'm going to have to give you a ticket. 4 | I'm a broke college student. 5 | And I'm a broke police officer. Deal with it. 6 | Can't you just let me off with a warning? 7 | No way. I have to be firm with you. 8 | I'll buy you a box of donuts. 9 | You have got to be kidding me. 10 | I thought all cops liked donuts. 11 | That's a stereotype. You should really learn to be quiet. 12 | I'll stay quiet if you let me off with a warning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/ordering_services.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm interested in signing up for your cable service. 2 | Alright, please choose the package you'd like. 3 | Does this package get me all the movie channels? 4 | I'm afraid not. This is the basic package. 5 | How much is it for the movie channels? 6 | That package is an extra $20 a month. 7 | That's going to cost me an arm and a leg! 8 | You'll also get the premium sports channels. 9 | Well, that does sound tempting. 10 | If you sign up for our email updates, I'll give you a discount. 11 | Alright, I'll take the premium package. 12 | You've made a wonderful choice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/an_email_to_confirm_an_appointment.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | From: Arina Marat, HR Assistant 2 | To: Jane Claret 3 | Subject: Your appointment on 14 March 4 | Dear Ms Claret, 5 | Thank you for your email. 6 | I am writing to confirm your appointment with our HR manager, Mrs Sofia Aronov. 7 | Your appointment will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday 14 March at our Astana offices in Emerald Towers. 8 | When you arrive, please go to the reception on the 26th floor and ask for me. I will take you to Mrs Aronov's office. 9 | We look forward to meeting you soon. 10 | Best regards, 11 | Arina Marat 12 | HR Assistant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/go_to_your_room.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Alice told her son Jesse to go to his room. He didn't want to go to his room. "Why do I have to go to my room?" he said. "You were a bad boy," she said. "You hit your sister." He said, "No, I didn't. She hit me first." Alice said, "But you shouldn't hit your sister, even if she hits you first. She is younger than you are. And she's a little girl. Boys should never hit little girls." Jesse said, "Okay, I won't ever hit little girls again. Now do I have to go to my room?" Alice said yes, he still had to go to his room. "When she's a big girl, I'm going to hit her again," he said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/red_spots.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He looked in the mirror. What were all those red spots on his face? Every morning he had fresh red spots on his face. Were they insect bites? Were insects biting him at night? What were those red spots? They would usually disappear in a few hours. Then his face would look normal. It would look like a normal face. It would have no red spots. But every morning, he had an ugly face. All those red spots! What was happening at night? Was it his pillow? Was something in his pillow? Was something in his pillow making the red spots? He would buy a new pillow. Maybe his pillow was the problem. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_simple_salad.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | George is going to make a salad. He is going to make a simple salad. It will be a simple salad, but it will also be delicious. His salad will have only two ingredients. One ingredient is fresh cucumber. A cucumber is dark green and long. George will peel the skin off the cucumber. He will throw the skin in the trash. He won't eat the skin. He will slice the cucumber into little pieces. Each piece will be about the size of a nickel. He will put all the pieces into a big bowl. Then he will pour salad dressing on the pieces in the big bowl. That's it—a cucumber, and salad dressing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/more_milk.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Liz looked at the round plastic container. The plastic container was empty. There was no milk in the container. Liz wanted to drink some milk. But she was out of milk. She needed to make more milk. She opened the cabinet. She grabbed a box of powdered milk. She opened the box. She took the lid off the round plastic container. Liz poured some powder into the container. She filled up the container with cold water. She put the lid back on the container. Liz shook the container hard. She shook it and shook it. She poured some cold milk into a glass. She drank the cold milk in the glass. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_overdue_hold.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Wow! Your books are over the due date by one month. 2 | It would have been longer if there wasn't a hold on my record. 3 | What kind of hold is on your record? 4 | A hold that won't let me go to the college football game. 5 | Oh, that's tough. 6 | Yeah. My girlfriend is actually a cheerleader, and so I have to go. 7 | You're not going to like what I'm going to say. 8 | What is it? 9 | I can't remove the hold even if you pay the overdue fee. 10 | Is it a technical error? 11 | I don't know! I just can't remove it! 12 | If my girlfriend breaks up with me, I'm blaming you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_bad_roommate.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I hate my roommate. 2 | I'm sorry to hear that. What's wrong with her? 3 | A lot of things. First of all, she snores so loudly! 4 | That's not really her fault. What else? 5 | She never takes a shower. 6 | That's disgusting! You should tell her to take a shower. 7 | I did! She got mad at me and then proceeded to slap me. 8 | Ouch! Did you try to get a new roommate? 9 | I tried, but I could not. No one was willing to switch. 10 | I guess you can get a new room by yourself. 11 | I can't afford it. Ugh, I hate her so much. 12 | It's okay. The year will be over before you know it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/copycat.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Lucy had a cat. His name was Pirate. Pirate was 14 years old. Fourteen is old for a cat. "What can I do?" Lucy asked her dad. "Pirate is old. He will die soon. I will miss him so much." Dad said, "Why don't you clone him? They will make a brand new Pirate for you. It will look like Pirate. It will walk like Pirate. It will meow like Pirate. It will love you like Pirate. But it will be a kitten. It won't be an old cat. It will be a new kitten. You can have a new Pirate for 14 more years." "Dad," said Lucy, "that's a great idea. Then, when my new Pirate is 14, I can get another new Pirate!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/how_rude.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Helen is unhappy with her mother. Her mother is unhappy with Helen. They are both unhappy with each other. Helen has a boyfriend. His name is Peter. Her mother doesn't like Peter. Her mother said that Peter is rude. Why did she say that? Because Peter didn't take his hat off in the house. Helen's mother says that is rude. A man should take his hat off in the house. "Your father always took his hat off in the house," Helen's mother said. "But, Mom, times are different now," Helen said. "I promise you, Peter will take his hat off next time." Helen's mother said it was too late—rude is rude. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_homeless_man.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He was homeless. He was cold. He was shivering. He was in the park. He was sitting on a bench. A sign was next to him. The sign said, "Please hire me. I am homeless." People walked by. They looked at him. He looked dirty. He looked old. How could this man work? He was too old to work. He was too dirty to work. He needed a bath. He needed some food. One lady stopped. She sat down next to him. She said she belonged to a church. She said to come with her. They both got up. He walked with her to the church. The church was warm. He smelled hot food. She said, "Our church will help you." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/happy_new_year.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It was New Year's Day. He lived in Las Vegas. He drove over to a casino. He walked over to a roulette table. He bought one chip for $100. He flipped a coin. He caught the coin. It was heads. He put the $100 chip on red. The dealer spun the roulette wheel. The wheel went round and round. The dealer pushed the silver ball. The ball went round and round. The wheel slowed down. The ball slowed down. The ball dropped into a red slot. He won! The dealer gave him a $100 chip. He gave the dealer a $10 tip. He cashed in both his chips. He went home. He felt good. It was going to be a good year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/sports.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm thinking of joining a sports club on campus. 2 | You should! It takes away the stress of studying. 3 | What sport do you play? 4 | I actually play on our university's baseball team. 5 | That's cool! You must be really good. 6 | Yeah, I have a baseball scholarship. 7 | No wonder you're in such great shape! 8 | You'll be in great shape too after joining a sports club. 9 | I'm thinking of joining the tennis club. 10 | I wouldn't if I were you. The members don't even play tennis. 11 | What do they do then? 12 | They just talk about tennis. They never even touched a racket, though. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/tenth_birthday.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Dorothy will be ten years old next month. She is excited. Ten years old is very old. She will not be a little kid anymore. A nine-year-old kid is just a little kid. A ten-year-old kid is almost an adult. Nine is only one number, but 10 is two numbers. Nine is a little kid number, but 10 is an adult number. When she is ten, she will be an adult almost. She will be a young woman. She will wear lipstick. She will wear nail polish. She will have a boyfriend. He will be handsome and polite. He will open doors for her. He will buy her birthday presents. Dorothy can't wait until next month. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/an_application_form.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Library card application 2 | First name MIKE 3 | Last name ESPOSA-HERNANDEZ 4 | Date of birth 08/11/1991 5 | Address 4 CHARLES ROAD, GLOUCESTER 6 | Postcode GL1 3ZE 7 | Phone 07796 345678 8 | Email m.esposa@example.com 9 | I declare the information provided is correct. 10 | Signature Mike Esposa-Hernandez 11 | Date 03/07/2018 12 | 13 | Your checklist 14 | Have you got everything you need? 15 | [ ✔ ] a passport photo 16 | [ ✔ ] a copy of my passport or other photo ID 17 | [ ✔ ] proof of address 18 | Your card will be issued within 15 days and sent to the address provided. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/expressing_concern.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I heard that your brother is in the hospital. 2 | Yeah. He's been there since last week. 3 | Oh, no. What happened? Is he alright? 4 | He got in a car accident. He should be alright. 5 | The doctors told you he would be alright? 6 | Yes, but they need to keep him for further tests. 7 | Oh, okay. I was so worried when I heard this. 8 | Thanks, but everything should be fine. He was lucky. 9 | Really lucky. Did anyone else get injured? 10 | His girlfriend broke her arm, but that's all. 11 | Oh, that's not good. Is she at the hospital? 12 | Yes, she is taking care of my brother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/greetings_1.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, how are you doing? 2 | I am doing quite well, how are you? 3 | I've been better. I'm completely swamped with work. 4 | I know the feeling. My boss works me hard, too. 5 | Enough about work. How are the kids? 6 | They are good. The oldest is about to graduate from high school. 7 | You're kidding me! That's great, man. 8 | The youngest is about to start middle school soon. 9 | My son is about to start middle school as well. 10 | Hey, maybe they will be classmates. 11 | It's a strong possibility. 12 | Yeah. Well, I want to try and beat the traffic. Good-bye. 13 | Have a good one. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/leave_taking.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It's 4 a.m. already? I have to be getting home. 2 | You can stay over if you want. I have an extra bed. 3 | I appreciate the gesture, but I must get home. 4 | Do you want to hang out tomorrow night? 5 | I would love that. I will call you after I get out of work. 6 | What time do you get out? 7 | If my boss isn't there, I should be getting out at around 8:00 p.m. 8 | And if your boss is there? 9 | Then I will be getting out sometime around 10:00 p.m. 10 | Great. We could go grab a drink after you get out of work. 11 | That sounds lovely, good night. 12 | Good night. Drive home safely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/student_card_application.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Student ID card application 2 | First name: Samia 3 | Last name: Khan 4 | Date of birth: 09/10/1992 5 | Address: 5 Ledger Road, Cardiff 6 | Postcode: CF10 5RE 7 | Nationality: Canadian 8 | I declare that the information provided is correct. 9 | Signature: Samia Khan 10 | Date: 28/02/2019 11 | Your checklist – have you got everything you need? 12 | [ ✔ ] a passport photo 13 | [ ✔ ] a copy of your passport or other photo ID 14 | [ ✔ ] proof of student status e.g. a letter from your university 15 | Your card will be issued within 30 days and sent to the address provided. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/they_fly_so_well.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He looked at the bird. It was a blackbird. It was walking on the grass. It was looking for food. Birds have a funny walk. Why do they walk so funny? Because they don't have arms. Arms help people walk. People walk well. Birds don't have arms. They don't walk well. They look funny when they walk. Birds have wings. Wings help birds fly. They use their wings to fly. They fly very well. They are beautiful to watch when they fly. They belong in the sky. They don't belong on the ground. The blackbird found something to eat. It flew up into a tree. It ate the food in the tree. Then it flew away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/they_want_a_baby.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She wanted to have a baby. She wanted to have a baby girl. He wanted to have a baby. He wanted to have a baby boy. He loved her. He said, "Okay, we will have a baby girl." She loved him. She said, "Okay, we will have a baby boy." They both loved each other. They both wanted to make each other happy. He talked to his parents. He asked them what to do. She talked to her parents. She asked them what to do. His parents said, "No problem. Have two babies. Have a baby girl and a baby boy." Her parents said the same thing! So they had two babies. They had a baby girl. Then they had a baby boy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/tiger_books.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi, can you help me find a book on tigers? 2 | Yes, of course. Is it for a school project? 3 | Yes, I'm doing an essay on the life of a tiger. 4 | You're going to want one with a lot of words and less pictures. 5 | But I want the one with pictures! 6 | Pictures are pretty, but they won't help you with your essay that much. 7 | Fine, I admit you're right. 8 | You can borrow the book with pictures for your own pleasure. 9 | Yay! I love tigers. 10 | I have a book that isn't hard to understand, but still has great information. 11 | Great! You're so helpful. 12 | It's my job to be helpful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/a_growing_baby.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A baby has arms and legs. It has a mouth and eyes. It looks at everything. It eats everything. It smiles a lot. It cries a lot. It eats a lot. It drools a lot. It pees a lot. It poops a lot. It sleeps a lot. It tries to talk. It makes funny sounds. It says "Googoo" and "Gaga." It waves its arms and legs. It doesn't do much else. It doesn't sit up. It doesn't stand up. It doesn't talk. It lies on its back. It lies on its stomach. After a year, it will do many things. It will crawl. It will stand up. It will walk. It will talk. But in the beginning, it just grows. It grows bigger and bigger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/feed_the_pigeons.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She liked to feed popcorn to the pigeons. The pigeons liked to eat her popcorn. She put popcorn in her hand. A pigeon ate the popcorn in her hand. She put popcorn on her shoulder. A pigeon ate the popcorn on her shoulder. She put popcorn in her hair. A pigeon ate the popcorn in her hair. She sat down on a bench. It was a wooden bench in the park. She put popcorn all over the bench. She put popcorn all over her clothes. She put popcorn on her head. She put popcorn on her lap. Many pigeons landed on the bench. Many pigeons landed on her. Nobody could see her. Nobody could see the bench. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/soccer.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Soccer is a fun game. It is very popular. It is popular all over the world. It is fun to watch. It is fun to play. It is a simple game. There are two teams. They play on a big grassy field. There is one ball. There are two goals with nets. Each team tries to kick the ball into the other team's net. The players cannot use their hands. They cannot touch the ball with their hands. They use their feet to move the ball. They use their chests to move the ball. They use their heads to move the ball. The players run back and forth. They slide on the grass. They crash into one another. They play to win. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/lazy_dog.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The fox was brown. The fox was quick. The dog was brown. The dog was lazy. "You are a lazy dog," said the fox. "Yes, I am a lazy dog," said the dog. "Why are you a lazy dog?" asked the fox. "Why not?" asked the dog. "My owner feeds me. My owner takes me out for walks. My owner loves me. I eat. I go out for walks. I sleep. I'm a lazy, happy dog." "But don't you have any ambition?" asked the fox. "Ambition? Ambition to do what? I'm just a dog," said the dog. "Lassie was a dog. She saved people's lives," said the fox. "I'm too lazy to save people's lives," said the dog. "Let Lassie save people's lives." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/let_me_drive.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Davy was 10. His dad was driving the car. The radio was on. His dad was listening to the radio. The man on the radio was talking about an accident. The accident was on the freeway. Two people were dead. The accident had just happened 30 minutes ago. His dad told him that life can be short. Accidents happen everywhere. They happen to everyone. "You must always be careful, Davy," his dad said. "Never be in a hurry. Always pay attention to other drivers." Davy said he would be a careful driver. He would never be in a hurry. He would always pay attention. "Can I drive the car now?" he asked his dad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/library_restroom.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Do you have a restroom? 2 | Only for employees. 3 | But I really need to go. 4 | I can't let you go. There's a restroom in the market across from us though. 5 | That restroom is really dirty. It smells like someone died in there. 6 | Fine, I'll take you to our restroom. 7 | Yay! Thank you so much. 8 | We have to go secretly. If anyone sees you use the restroom, I'll be fired. 9 | Don't worry. I will be small and quiet as a mouse. 10 | Okay, good. The password is 595. Go quickly before anyone sees you. 11 | Thank you for your kindness. 12 | You owe me if we ever see each other again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/receiving_visitors.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Come in, please. Take a seat wherever you like. 2 | Thank you. It's been a long and hot day. 3 | It has been a hot one. Would you like something to drink? 4 | What do you have? 5 | We have soda, juice, and bottled water. 6 | I'll take bottled water, and my wife would like one, too. 7 | Sounds good. Would you like it in a glass with ice? 8 | Yes, that sounds wonderful. 9 | We also have some slices of pineapple. Would you like some? 10 | Pineapple would hit the spot. I would love some. 11 | Does your wife want some as well? 12 | Actually, she doesn't like pineapple. Thanks, anyway. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/you_want_it_or_not.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She offered her car to her brother. He said he would think about it. "Let me think about it," he said. She called him up a week later. "Do you want my car for free?" she asked. He said, "I'm thinking about it." She asked, "How long do you have to think about it?" He said he didn't know. "Let me think about it some more," he said. She called up a charity. She said, "Do you want my car for free?" The man at the charity said yes. She asked, "You don't have to think about it?" He said, "No, I don't have to think about it. Who has to think about a free car?" He picked up her car the next day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/messaging_to_cancel_a_plan.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Yesterday 18:45 2 | Hey, I don't think I can make it tomorrow. I'm feeling really ill 3 | Oh no, poor you! 4 | Have you been to the doctor? 5 | No, I think it's just a cold 6 | Well, get well soon 7 | Shout if you need anything! 8 | Thx, I will 9 | Today 9:03 10 | Feeling any better? 11 | A bit thanks but staying in bed today I think! 12 | I can pop round on my way home if you need anything? 13 | Actually, if you don't mind, pls can you get me some green tea? 14 | No problem! 15 | See you about 6 then 16 | Thx so much!! 17 | Get plenty of rest! Hope you feel better soon! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/my_morning_routine.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | My name is Bob. Each day I drive my kids to school. My daughter goes to a school that’s far from our house. It takes 30 minutes to get there. Then I drive my son to his school. It’s close to my job. My daughter is in the sixth grade and my son is in the second. They are both good students. My daughter usually sings her favorite songs while I drive. My son usually sleeps. 2 | I arrive at the office at 8:30 AM. I say good morning to all my workmates then I get a big cup of hot coffee. I turn on my computer and read my email. Some days I have a lot to read. Soon I need another cup of coffee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_thank_you_email.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | From: 2 | Pradeep Ranatunga 3 | To: 4 | Carolina Kemper 5 | Subject: 6 | Thank you!! 7 | Hi Carolina, 8 | I just wanted to write and say thank you for everything. 9 | You and your family were amazing hosts. I had a great time at your house. Thank you for making me feel at home. I'm sure my English improved a lot because of all your help too! Also, thank you for all the wonderful cooking you did. Now I can tell everyone English food is not as bad as they say . 10 | If you ever come to Sri Lanka, I hope you will stay with me and I can show you my city too. 11 | Keep in touch!. 12 | Pradeep -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/barely_late.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Here are the books I'm returning. 2 | Looks like they're late. The late fee is $5. 3 | Okay, I'm only one minute late. 4 | One minute late, one month late, one year late, it doesn't matter. 5 | Are you kidding me? There's a big difference between one minute and one month. 6 | Look, the point is - they're late. 7 | Screw you! I ain't payin $5. 8 | I guess you'll never borrow another book, magazine, or video here ever again. 9 | It's okay, because I don't even like this library. 10 | This library doesn't like you either! 11 | I am leaving! You are plain rude. 12 | Leave! Nobody wants to see you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/circus_clowns.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She went to the circus with her parents. She was excited. She had never been to a circus. There were many clowns at the circus. She liked the clowns. They had funny faces. They had big, red noses. They wore funny hats. They wore big shoes. Their shoes were much bigger than her dad's shoes. They were twice as big as her dad's shoes. The clowns had loud horns. They honked their horns at each other. They didn't talk. They used their horns to talk. Honk, honk! She laughed at the clowns. They were so funny. They made her laugh. She told her dad, "Daddy, guess what? When I grow up, I'm going to be a clown!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/leisure_activities.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | I'm bored. Do you want to do something? 2 | What did you have in mind? 3 | Do you want to go drink? 4 | No, I have work tomorrow, and I don't want to be hung over. 5 | You don't have to get wasted. 6 | I know you. You won't shut your mouth until I get wasted. 7 | Fine. Let's go to the record store. I hear they have new vinyl. 8 | I'm down to go to the record store. I haven't been there in a while. 9 | Actually, I don't feel like going to the record store. 10 | Well, what do you want to do? 11 | Let's go to the movies instead? 12 | Yeah, that new movie that I want to see is out. Let's go. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/not_the_money.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The brothers don't speak to each other. They had a fight. They had a fight a long time ago. The fight was about money. Money can make people happy. Money can make people unhappy. Money can bring people together. Money can tear people apart. It doesn't take a lot of money to tear people apart. Sometimes it takes only a little money. The two brothers were angry about $100. Only $100. But they both said, "It's not the money. It's the principle." A principle is a way of life. To tell the truth is a principle. To work hard is a principle. But both brothers lied. It wasn't the principle. It was the money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/calling_a_friend.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Why don't you ever answer your phone? 2 | I'm usually busy. What's up? 3 | I wanted to see if you were down to kick it. 4 | Where do you want to go? I don't have that much money. 5 | Let's go for a drink at the bar where we went last week. 6 | Okay, but I only have enough for three beers. 7 | It's fine. I'll pay for the rest, but you owe me. 8 | Screw that, I paid for you last time. You owe me! 9 | Well, then we can call it even. 10 | I guess so. Where should we meet? 11 | How about at the train station by the bar? 12 | Sounds good. I'll see you in an hour. 13 | Great. See you then, laters. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/changing_the_subject.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Can I ask you a question? 2 | Sure, go ahead. 3 | How is your relationship with your parents? 4 | It's good. I get along with my father more than I do with my mother. 5 | If I may ask, why is that? 6 | I'm not comfortable answering that. Why are you asking? 7 | It's for a class project. Why don't you get along with your mother? 8 | What class are you doing this for? 9 | It's for my psychology class. Do you live with your dad or mom? 10 | I live with my dad. 11 | Do you think that's why you don't get along with your mom? 12 | I said I'm not comfortable talking about that. Change the subject. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/meet_halfway.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He stopped at the motel. It was late at night. It was almost midnight. He asked the motel clerk, "Do you have a vacant room?" She said she had a vacant room. He asked how much it was. She said it was $100 for the night. "But the night is half over," he said. "Can I pay half price for the room?" She said yes. "But there is one condition," she said. "If we only get half, you only get half. You must sleep on only one-half of the bed. You can use only one of the two pillows. The bathroom has hot and cold water faucets. You can use only one faucet. The cable TV has 100 channels. You can watch only 50 channels." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/post_graduate_plans.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | What do you plan to do after you graduate from here? 2 | I'm planning to go to medical school. You? 3 | I'm planning to teach English in underprivileged countries. 4 | That's really kind of you. 5 | Thanks. The first country I'm teaching in is Kenya. 6 | While you're at Kenya, I'll be studying for medical school. 7 | What kind of doctor do you want to be? 8 | I want to be a pediatrician. 9 | Because you like kids? 10 | I don't really have a good reason. I just think I'll be good at it. 11 | You should do what you love, not necessarily what you're good at. 12 | That is very cheesy advice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/reporting_a_service_problem.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, please connect me to Tech Support. 2 | This is Tech Support, how may I help you? 3 | I am having problems with my Internet service. 4 | What seems to be the problem? 5 | None of my wireless devices are connecting to the Wi-Fi. 6 | I see. Have you tried disconnecting and reconnecting the modem? 7 | No, how do I do that? 8 | Simply unplug the modem for fifteen seconds. 9 | Alright. I plugged it in again. 10 | Are all of the lights back on the modem? 11 | Yes, they're all green! 12 | Your devices should be able to connect easily now. 13 | Oh, they're working perfectly! Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/wheres_my_money.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jack was angry. Joe owed him money. Joe owed him $100. Joe had borrowed $100 a month ago. He had borrowed the money 30 days ago. He said he would pay Jack back the next week. He said that he would pay Jack back in seven days. But he didn't pay Jack back in seven days. He didn't pay Jack back in 14 days, or 21 days, or 28 days. After 30 days, Jack was very angry. He called up Joe. "You owe me $100. You borrowed $100 from me 30 days ago. Where is my money? I want my money now," Jack said. Joe said, "Oh, I'm so sorry. You're right. I borrowed $100 from you. I owe you $100. Can I pay you back next week?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/the_pistol.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Don had a pistol. It was a small pistol. He offered it to his brother Tony. Tony looked at the pistol. It was a beautiful pistol. It was black. It had a silver trigger. Tony put his finger on the silver trigger. He put the pistol in his pocket. He took it out of his pocket. He walked outside. He saw a bird on a wire. He aimed the pistol at the bird. He pulled the trigger. He said, "If the gun was loaded, I would have killed the bird." Don said, "I'm glad it wasn't loaded. You shouldn't kill birds." Tony thanked Don for the pistol. "I like this pistol. Thank you," Tony said. He took the pistol home with him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/checking_out_a_magazine.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Now, you can only check out this magazine for one week. 2 | Why one week? I thought the borrowing time was two weeks. 3 | That's for books only. 4 | Oh, that's weird. 5 | Well, it doesn't take that long to finish a magazine. 6 | I know, but I like to take my time. 7 | I don't make the rules. Would you like to check it out? 8 | Yes, I'd like to check it out. 9 | Interesting magazine choice. Reading about celebrities is not really smart of you. 10 | Don't judge me. I can't read educational stuff all the time. 11 | I do! I read Time and National Geographic. 12 | Everyone's taste is different. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/computer_limit.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Miss, you have been using the computer for over an hour now. 2 | I know, I'm sorry. 3 | Are you looking for something? 4 | I'm researching for my project. 5 | Can you come back tomorrow? Your daily computer limit time is up. 6 | I don't have a computer at home. 7 | I'm sorry to hear that, but other people need to use the computer, too. 8 | My project is due very soon. I need to research. 9 | How about books? This is a library after all. 10 | I looked for books on my project. They're not good at all. 11 | Maybe you don't know how to look for good books. I'll help you. 12 | Thank you. I appreciate it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/greetings_2.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Good morning. How are you today? 2 | I'm fantastic. How about yourself? 3 | That's great! I'm good, but I feel a little sick. 4 | That's not good. I heard there is a flu going around. 5 | Well, I have to be sure to take good care of myself. 6 | Sucks that you aren't feeling well, it's a nice day. 7 | It is. The sunshine makes me want to go to the beach. 8 | That's a great idea, but I think you'll get sicker if you go. 9 | True. Perhaps we can go some other time? 10 | For sure. Let's get together next week and go if you're better. 11 | Sounds like a plan. I'll talk to you later. 12 | Cool, see you later. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/he_will_work_for_gas.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Doug went to the gas station. "Can I have a job?" he asked. The owner said, "Maybe you can have a job. Can you count money? Can you put gas in a car?" "Yes," said Doug. "I can count money. I can put gas in a car. So, can I have a job?" "There is just one problem," said the owner. "I cannot pay you with money." "You cannot pay me with money?" asked Doug. "What good is that? What will you pay me with—bananas?" "No," said the owner. "I won't pay you with bananas. You aren't a monkey, are you? No, I will pay you with gasoline. I have lots of gasoline." "It's a deal. My car uses lots of gasoline," said Doug. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/instructions_for_a_colleague.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | From: Amelia Smith 2 | To: Tim Young 3 | Subject: Things to do for the team meeting 4 | Tim, 5 | We have a team meeting in Room 310 on Friday 26 November at 11 a.m. We are expecting 25 members of our international team there. 6 | Could you please book the room for us? 7 | Would you please prepare 25 pens and notepads for the meeting? 8 | Also, can you write an email to the team members to tell them the time and place of the meeting? 9 | Thanks very much for your help. If you have any questions about this just let me know – I'll be in the office tomorrow morning. 10 | Best, 11 | Amelia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/letter_to_mark.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Dear Sarah, 2 | How are you? I’m fine. I’m having a wonderful time in France. My course is great and I’m enjoying learning French. Paris is a very old and interesting city. There are lots of beautiful old buildings to visit. I am staying with a French family. They are very nice and I feel very welcome 3 | in their house. I usually have dinner with the family in the evening. They don’t speak English so I can practice my French. The other students in my class are friendly. They are from all 4 | around the world. At the weekend we are planning to go out together to watch a film. 5 | See you soon, 6 | Mark 7 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/making_inquiries.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, how may I help you today? 2 | Hi. I would like to increase my Internet data. 3 | I'll be glad to help you with that. What's your account number? 4 | I don't have my account number with me, but my phone number is 310-865-9274. 5 | Alright. I see you use our mobile service. 6 | Yes. I also have a landline. 7 | According to my file, you are eligible for an upgrade to our new service. 8 | What does this new service include? 9 | It makes the Internet connection twice as fast. 10 | That sounds perfect! Is there a price increase? 11 | Yes, that will be $5 more per month. 12 | Sign me up right away! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/piano_player_2.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He played the piano. He played it very well. He started playing the piano when he was six years old. That was seven years ago. Now he was 13 years old. He was very good. He won one piano contest after another. A famous piano teacher heard him play the piano. The teacher said, "I want to bring you to New York. I will teach you how to be even better. I will teach you how to be the best piano player in the whole world." He didn't like that idea. He wanted to stay at home. He wanted to stay with his parents and his friends. His parents wanted him to go. They said they would visit him in New York every weekend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_man_in_the_moon.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She looked at the moon. It was big. It was round. It was white. It was big and round and white. It was much bigger than all the stars. The stars were little lights. The moon was a big, bright light. She looked around. She could see other houses. She could see the sidewalk. She could see the street. The moon was bright. It was not as bright as the sun. But it was much brighter than the stars. She looked at the moon. Her dad said there is a man in the moon. She looked for the man in the moon. She looked for his eyes. She looked for his nose. She looked for his mouth. She did not see the man in the moon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/god_wants_good_people.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | God takes good people to heaven. He wants good people to be with Him. He leaves bad people on Earth. He doesn't want bad people near Him. He lets them do bad things on Earth. When they die, He sends them to the devil. The devil makes them work every day. They work next to a big fire. They are always right next to the fire. They are always hot from the fire. They carry coal. The devil makes them carry heavy buckets of black coal. They carry the coal to the fire. They pour the coal on the big fire. Then they refill the big buckets with more coal. They never get a drink of water. They never get to rest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_beautiful_jacket.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He loved his new jacket. It was his favorite jacket. He loved the color. It was tan. He loved the weight. It was medium weight. It was not too light. It was not too heavy. He loved the fit. It fit him well. He put the jacket on. He looked at the jacket in the mirror. It looked good. What a good-looking jacket, he thought. He went to the doctor's office. The office was warm. He took his jacket off. He put it on the chair next to him. A nurse called his name. He stood up. He went to the examination room. He forgot that his jacket was on the chair. But it wasn't on the chair for long. Another patient took it home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_lot_of_cash.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She was sitting in a bar. She was drinking beer. She was getting drunk. She started to talk. She started to talk too much. She talked about her cash. She talked about a lot of cash. She had thousands of dollars in her purse. She said she had $20,000 in her purse. She said it out loud. Everyone in the bar heard her. Everyone looked at her. She took some cash out of her purse. She held the money in the air. "Look," she said, "here's $1,000 cash." She waved it around. She laughed. She put the money back in her purse. She had another beer. A man was watching her. She finished her beer. She left the bar. He followed her. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/a_patient_mom.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | May called her mom. Her mom lived in China. China was far away. Her mom was 50 years old. Her mom had many friends. But she missed her daughter. May lived in America. She was a waitress. She was a waitress in a restaurant. It was a Chinese restaurant. "Guess what, Mama?" May asked. "I met a nice man." Her mom said she was happy. "Will you marry him?" she asked. She wanted May to marry. She wanted a grandson. She wanted a granddaughter. She wanted May to bring her children back to China. "Be patient," May said. "I only met him last month. But he's very nice." Her mom said, "Okay, I will be patient. But hurry up!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/clean_car.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He had a beautiful car. It was a Cadillac. It was a 1993 Cadillac. It was a four-door Cadillac. It was light brown. It had a big engine. The big engine didn't leak oil. The big engine didn't leak water. He drove his car only five miles a day. He took good care of his car. He washed it every week. He washed it by himself. He washed it with dishwashing soap and water. He dried it with paper towels. He vacuumed inside the car every week. He vacuumed it with a small vacuum cleaner. The outside of his car was clean. The inside of his car was clean. He never ate anything inside his car. He never drank anything inside his car. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/delivery.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He called up the post office. "Where is my package?" he asked. "What is the tracking number?" the postal worker asked. He told her the tracking number. She said, "Your package is at the main post office. You can pick it up anytime." He said, "I don't want to pick it up. Can you deliver it?" She said yes. "We will deliver it on Monday," she said. "Will you be home?" He said, "What time on Monday?" She said, "Anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m." He said, "I have to work. I can't stay home all day." She said, "That's okay. We can deliver it on Tuesday." He said, "I have to work on Tuesday, too. Please deliver it on Saturday." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/steal_a_wheelchair.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Bill stole a wheelchair. The wheelchair did not belong to him. It belonged to someone else. The wheelchair belonged to Jenny. Jenny could not walk very far. She got tired very fast. It was her wheelchair. Jenny was inside her house. Her wheelchair was on the front porch. Bill saw the wheelchair on the front porch. He looked around. Nobody was around. He walked up to the front porch. Bill grabbed the wheelchair. He pushed it in front of him. He pushed the wheelchair to his home. He opened the door to his home. Bill pushed the wheelchair into his home. "Look, Grandma," he said, "I brought you a new wheelchair." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/the_mayor_is_late.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The mayor was in a hurry. He was late. He drove his car faster. He didn't want to miss his plane. The traffic light was red. He went through the red traffic light. I'm glad no police are around, he thought. He heard a siren. He saw a red light behind him. The red light was on top of a police car. The mayor didn't stop. He was in a hurry. He was late. He was the mayor. He drove his car faster. The police car followed the mayor. It followed the mayor to the airport. The mayor got out of his car. The policeman got out of his car. "You're under arrest," he said. "You can't arrest me. I'm the mayor," said the mayor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/whos_there.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He was talking on the phone. The phone was on the table in the dining room. He was talking to his friend. They were talking about the weather. It was raining. There was a knock on his door. Someone was knocking on his door. He went to the door. He opened the door. No one was there. He went back to the phone. The doorbell rang. Someone was ringing his doorbell. He went to the door. He opened the door. No one was there. He went back to the phone. There was another knock on his door. He kept talking. The doorbell rang again. He kept talking. Fool me once, shame on you, he thought. Fool me twice, shame on me, he thought. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/disputing_a_charge.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this the Smith residence? 2 | Yes it is, may I ask who is calling? 3 | This is your bank calling in regards to an overcharge on your credit card. 4 | I'm sorry, there must be some mistake. 5 | It says here that you charged over $500 on it yesterday. 6 | That can't be right; I have not used it in months! 7 | Are you saying you did not make that charge? 8 | That's exactly what I am saying. 9 | Looking closer, this charge was made in a different city. 10 | I am looking for my card now and I cannot find it. 11 | This calls for further investigation. 12 | I assure you I did not make the purchase. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/will_he_marry_me.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She walked along the sidewalk. She wasn't paying attention. She was thinking about her boyfriend. He made her angry. He said he didn't want to marry her now. He wanted to marry her later. She wanted to get married now. She didn't want to get married later. Why didn't he want to marry her now? Maybe he didn't want to marry her later, either. Maybe he didn't want to marry her ever. Maybe he wanted to meet someone else. Maybe he wanted to marry someone else. She walked straight into a bench. She hurt her leg. Her leg started bleeding. She sat down on the bench. Her leg hurt so much. She tried to stop the bleeding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /setup.py: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | from setuptools import setup, find_packages 2 | 3 | setup( 4 | name="EnglishCEFRPredictor", 5 | version="1.0.0", 6 | author_email="adam.montgomerie971@gmail.com", 7 | packages=find_packages(), 8 | install_requires=[ 9 | "numpy==1.20.1", 10 | "pandas==1.2.2", 11 | "textstat==0.7.0", 12 | "xgboost==1.3.3", 13 | "scikit-learn==0.24.1", 14 | "scikit-optimize==0.8.1", 15 | "streamlit==0.77.0", 16 | "en_core_web_sm @ https://github.com/explosion/spacy-models/releases/download/en_core_web_sm-2.3.1/en_core_web_sm-2.3.1.tar.gz", 17 | ], 18 | ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/bad_babysitter.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She was a babysitter in her home. She took care of 10 little children. They were not her little children. They were the sons and daughters of other people. She did not have a son. She did not have a daughter. She was not a mother. She was a babysitter. The children were 1 to 4 years old. She babysat them all. She kept them in her house all day. They all stayed in her living room. She gave them toys to play with. She gave them books to look at. She gave them pillows and blankets. Some kids played with the toys. Some kids looked at the books. Some kids slept. She usually didn't watch the kids. She usually watched the TV. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/earthquake.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Michelle felt the earthquake. It lasted for only five seconds. The whole house shook. She heard noise. The TV went off. The lights went off. She was scared. She had never felt an earthquake. It was very strong. It was as if a giant hand had shaken her house. The lights came back on. Michelle turned the TV on. The TV had no news about the earthquake. She turned on the radio. The radio said it was a 4.7 earthquake. But there was no damage. No one was hurt. Everyone was okay. No houses had damage. Everything was okay. But Michelle was still scared. She wanted to move far away. She did not like earthquakes. They were so scary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/hoody.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The man walked into a bank. He wore a hoody. He wore gloves. It was summertime. It was hot outside. No one else was wearing a hoody. No one else was wearing gloves. The bank guard looked at the man. "Why are you wearing a hoody?" the bank guard asked. "Why are you wearing gloves?" The man said he had a disease. He had a contagious disease. He coughed. He coughed again. The bank guard backed away. He did not want to get a disease. He stopped watching the man. He watched other people enter the bank. He forgot about the man with the contagious disease. A few minutes later, the man ran out of the bank. He was carrying a money bag. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/new_pet_store.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It was a new pet store. Brian walked into the new pet store. He said hello to Paul, the owner. Paul said hello to Brian. Brian said, "This is a clean pet store. This is a quiet pet store. This pet store doesn't smell." Brian looked around the store. Brian walked around the store. He didn't see any pets. He didn't see one pet. "Where are the pets?" he asked. "The pets are right here," said Paul. Paul opened a catalog. The catalog was full of pictures. It was full of pictures of pets. "Just pick any pet you like," said Paul. "We will mail it to you." "What if I don't like it?" asked Brian. "Just mail it back," said Paul. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/B1/hot_to_hot.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The days were hot. The nights were hot. He turned on the living room fan. He turned on the dining room fan. Both fans were on high speed. They made a lot of noise. But they didn't blow cool air. They blew hot air. They blew hot air everywhere. He turned off the fans. He turned on the air conditioner. He closed all the windows. He closed the front door. The apartment began to cool down. It got cooler and cooler. Then he heard a bang. It was a loud bang. He thought a plane had crashed onto the roof. But it wasn't a plane. It was the air conditioner compressor. It had broken down. He opened the door. He opened the windows. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/always_eating.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jane called Lisa. Lisa said she was eating. She was eating dinner. Lisa asked Jane to call her back. Jane said she would call Lisa back. She called Lisa back the next day. Lisa said she was eating. She was eating lunch. Lisa asked Jane to call her back. Jane said she would call Lisa back. She called Lisa back the next day. Lisa said she was eating. She was eating breakfast. Lisa asked Jane to call her back. Jane said she would call Lisa back. The next day Jane called Lisa back. Lisa was eating. She was eating a snack. Lisa asked Jane to call her back. Jane said, "No. You call me back. You call me back when you aren't eating." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/borrow_money.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She was angry. She was angry with her brother. Her brother didn't help her. She needed to borrow $1,000. She had asked her brother to lend her $1,000. He said no. Her brother said he didn't have $1,000. Her brother was lying. Her brother had $10,000. He had ten times $1,000. Why did he lie to her? Why didn't he tell her the truth? Why didn't he lend her $1,000? She said, "I know you have $10,000. All I want is $1,000. I will pay you back next year. You will get your money back next year." He said no. He said people shouldn't borrow money. He said people shouldn't lend money. "But I'm not 'people,'" she said. "I'm your sister!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/brush_with_god.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He dropped his toothbrush. It fell on the floor. He picked up his toothbrush. He rinsed it off. He brushed his teeth. He rinsed his mouth. He walked out of the bathroom. He sat on his bed. He felt something. It was under the sheet. He took the sheet off the bed. Something was in his mattress. It was a brand new mattress. He had bought it yesterday. What is in the mattress, he wondered. He went to the kitchen. He took a knife from the kitchen drawer. He cut open the mattress. What could it be, he wondered. It was small. It was black. It was a book. It was the New Testament. Is God trying to tell me something, he wondered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/eat_a_peanut.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Sandra picked up the bag of peanuts. It was a bag of roasted peanuts. She opened the bag. She poured out some roasted peanuts onto the table. There were about eight peanuts on the table. The peanuts were still in their shells. Each peanut was in its shell. Sandra picked up a peanut. She held it in her hands. She put her thumbs on the peanut. She broke the shell open with her thumbs. Sandra opened the shell. Inside the shell were two little red peanuts. Each peanut had red skin on it. Thin red skin covered both little peanuts. She took a little red peanut out of the shell. Sandra ate the little peanut with the red skin on it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/fun_at_the_beach.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He was bored. He wanted to do something fun. He wanted to do something fun with his friend. He called up his friend. "I'm bored. Let's do something fun!" he said. His friend said, "That sounds great. I'm glad you called. I'm bored, too. What do you want to do?" He said he wanted to go to the beach. His friend said that sounded great. He picked up his friend in his car. They went to the beach. They threw a Frisbee to each other. They swam in the ocean. They built a big sand castle. They watched the sailboats. They watched the sea gulls. He drove his friend home. "That was fun! Let's do it again sometime," his friend said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/hole_in_the_wall.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The bathroom wall had a nail in it. He pulled the nail out of the wall. It was a big nail. When he pulled the nail out, a hole was in the wall. It was a big hole. He wanted to repair the hole. He went to Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart has everything for sale. Wal-Mart is a very popular store. He asked a clerk, "How can I fix a nail hole in my bathroom wall?" The clerk said it was very simple. A nail hole was easy to fix. "Just buy this tube of Nail Hole Filler. Then squeeze it into the hole," the clerk said. He took the filler home. He squeezed it into the hole. He let the filler dry overnight. The next day, there was no hole! 2 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/mean_boyfriend.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She was thinking about her boyfriend. Why did she stay with him? Why didn't she leave him? She didn't trust him. He said that he loved her. But he was mean to her. He said bad things. He said she was too fat. He said she should eat less. He did bad things. He gave her a cheap card from the 99 Cents store for her birthday. He gave her a bag of apples for Christmas. Then he ate all the apples. He said things that made her cry. He did things that made her cry. Then he said he was sorry. He always said he was sorry. She wanted to leave him. She wanted to find another boyfriend. But she didn't leave him. She loved him too much. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/special_library.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi, I'm here to apply for a library card. 2 | Is this your first time applying for one? 3 | It's my first time applying for a card here. 4 | Do you have cards with any other libraries? 5 | Yes, I have one with my college and one with my local library. 6 | What college do you go to? 7 | UCLA. They have over 10 libraries! 8 | That's one of the great perks of higher education. 9 | Even though I have library cards, I really like this library. 10 | What do you like about it? 11 | I like the foreign language books. That's rare for any library. 12 | Yes, it is! We get people all over the world because of that section. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/wheres_my_flu_shot.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Flu shots cost $20 at the drugstore. Only a few people are buying the flu shots. There are no long lines. No one is waiting in line. If you want the flu shot, pay $20. You don't have to wait in line. You can get the flu shot immediately. The mayor announced free flu shots. He said, "We will give free flu shots to everyone. Come to the library on Saturday." On Saturday 2,000 people went to the library. They stood in line for four hours. After four hours, there were no more free flu shots. They ran out of free flu shots. The drugstore still has many flu shots. But the flu shots at the drugstore aren't free. They cost $20. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/calling_credit_card_company.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hi, I would like to know my credit balance. 2 | Of course. May I have your credit card number? 3 | Yes, it's 512879346. My name is John. 4 | Alright, John. You currently have no dues on your credit card. 5 | Really? I finally paid it off? 6 | Yes, sir. Your balance is officially zero. 7 | I must admit I am proud of myself! 8 | Is there anything else you'd like me to check, sir? 9 | Yes, can you change my card status from a college to normal account? 10 | Of course, but you'll have to come to the bank to do that. 11 | Alright, I'll be down first thing tomorrow. 12 | Sounds good, sir. Have a good day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/wash_and_dry.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She went into the laundry room. She was in a hurry. She needed to wash and dry her clothes. Then she needed to go to work. The washer was running. Someone was using the washer. The washer stopped. She opened the lid. She took the damp clothes out of the washer. The damp clothes belonged to someone else. She put their clothes on top of the dryer. She put her own clothes into the washer. She started the washer. Half an hour later, she took her clothes out of the washer. She put her clothes into the dryer. An hour later, she took her clothes out of the dryer. Then she went to work. She left the damp clothes on top of the dryer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/help_him_die.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Nick was old. Nick was old and sick. His wife was Sherry. Sherry was younger than Nick. Nick was older than Sherry. Nick was 81. Sherry was 61. They had been married for 41 years. They loved each other. "Kill me," Nick said. "You say you love me. If you really love me, you will kill me." "I will not kill you," Sherry said. "You will get better. The pain will go away." Nick had cancer. He had lung cancer. He used to smoke. He used to smoke cigarettes. He used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. Nick was in pain every day. "This cancer is killing me," he said. Sherry said, "If the cancer is killing you, it doesn't need my help." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/mountain_drive.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She wanted to go for a drive. She told her husband. He said that was a good idea. "Where do you want to go?" he asked. She wanted to drive to the mountains. She wanted to go to Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Lake is high in the mountains. It is 7,000 feet high. It is a two-hour drive from their home. It takes two hours to get there. The lake is big and beautiful. They could park their car next to the lake. They could sit next to the lake. They could watch the boats. They could watch the fishermen. They could watch the squirrels and deer. It is a beautiful drive to Big Bear Lake. The road goes through a big forest full of tall trees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/stranger.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She looked at the man. He was walking on the sidewalk. She did not know this man. He was a stranger. She did not trust this man. He did not live in this neighborhood. She was driving her car slowly. She was almost home. She drove past the man. She watched him in her rear-view mirror. He stopped walking on the sidewalk. He walked up her neighbor's driveway. A car was in the driveway. He walked up to the driver's door. He stopped. Then he walked back to the sidewalk. What was he doing, she wondered. Then she realized what he was doing. He was testing the driver's door. He was testing it to see if it was locked. She called the police. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/swine_flu.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It was September. People were getting sick all over the world. They were getting sick from the flu. The flu was called H1N1. Some people called it swine flu. The swine farmers did not like that. They said, "Stop calling it swine flu. Swine don't have the flu. You can't get the flu from eating swine." Swine are also called pigs. We get bacon and ham from pigs. We get pork from pigs. But we don't get the flu from pigs. We get the flu from a virus. The H1N1 virus was making everyone sick. In October they distributed a new vaccine. The new vaccine protected most people from the virus. The people were happy. The swine farmers were happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/they_took_a_nap.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It was late at night. The plane flew through the air. It flew through the air very fast. It flew through the air at 500 miles per hour. Five hundred miles per hour is very fast. A train does not go 500 miles per hour. A bus does not go 500 miles per hour. A ship does not go 500 miles per hour. Both the pilot and copilot were very sleepy. They both fell asleep. The plane flew past the city. Then the pilot and copilot woke up. They turned the plane around. They went back to the city. They landed at the airport. Their boss was angry. He asked, "Why is the plane late? Did you two fall asleep?" They both said, "Of course not, boss!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/asking_for_credit.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Hello, is this the Smith residence? 2 | Hello, how can I help you today? 3 | I am very upset with the quality of your service. 4 | I'm sorry, what seems to be the problem? 5 | My Internet service did not work for three days. 6 | My records say a technician visited your area yesterday? 7 | Yes, he installed a new modem. 8 | Did it solve the problem? 9 | Yes, but I was overcharged for Internet service. 10 | Sorry about that. I'll give you credit for the three days. 11 | I was sold a wireless service unavailable in my area. 12 | I see it here; we charged you $5 extra a month. 13 | Yes. Kindly return my money, please. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/favorite_movie.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | What's your favorite movie? 2 | "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Why do you ask? 3 | I was wondering what types of movies you liked. 4 | Well, that's my favorite movie, but I like all sorts of movies. 5 | Oh, okay, but why do you like that movie so much? 6 | Because it has action, adventure, comedy, and wonderful acting. 7 | How many times would you say you have seen it? 8 | Too many to say. I watch it at least twice a month. 9 | Really, you like it that much? 10 | It's a really good movie. You should watch it. 11 | Could I borrow it? I don't have money to buy it. 12 | Yes, I could lend you the movie, but be careful with it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/favorite_music.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Do you have a favorite genre of music? 2 | No, but I have favorite bands. 3 | What bands would you consider your favorites? 4 | The Beatles are the first. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are the second. 5 | Is that all? 6 | No, I really like The Clash. They are third. 7 | I've only heard of The Beatles. 8 | You should check out the other two bands. They are good. 9 | Do you have any of their music that you could show me? 10 | Sure, come over to my house after school, and I will show you their music. 11 | Great! I've been looking for new music to listen to. 12 | Don't worry; I will get you into a lot of new stuff. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/he_loves_hot_dogs.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | He was driving home. He couldn't wait to get home. He was hungry. He hadn't eaten in eight hours. Eight hours ago he had eaten two hot dogs. The hot dogs were delicious. He had put lots of mustard, onions, and relish on the hot dogs. They were so delicious. He got home. He walked upstairs. He walked into his apartment. He opened his refrigerator. He took a package out of the refrigerator. It was a package of hot dogs. He took two hot dogs out of the package. He put them into the microwave. He took mustard, onions, and relish out of his refrigerator. He grabbed two hot dog buns. He was ready to eat two more delicious hot dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/lets_go_fishing.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | They walked onto the dock. They got into the boat. They had all their fishing gear. They were going fishing. They loved to go fishing. Sometimes they caught a lot of fish. Sometimes they caught a couple of fish. Sometimes they caught no fish. But fishing was fun even if they caught no fish. The boat left the dock. The boat stopped in the middle of the lake. Everyone put worms on their hooks. Some people put live worms on their hooks. Some people put dead worms on their hooks. Some people put rubber worms on their hooks. Everyone dropped their hooks into the water. Then they waited. They waited for the fish to bite the worms. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/asking_for_donation.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Would you like to donate money for Christopher? 2 | Wait, what happened to Christopher? 3 | He was hit by a car after school the other day. 4 | What? That was terrible! 5 | That day I was going to walk home with him, but I decided to go to the library. 6 | I can't believe it. Is he okay? 7 | He broke some bones, but other than that, he is okay. 8 | Oh, great! So, why are you collecting money for him? 9 | The hospital bills are sort of steep. His parents can't afford it. 10 | Oh, wow! Well, here is my last $10. Please send my best to Chris. 11 | Thank you. Every dollar counts. 12 | Bless your heart for helping him out. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/house_prices.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jack paid $100,000 for his house. He had bought his house 30 years ago. It was a big house. It had four bedrooms. It had four bathrooms. Jack was alone. His wife had died. His children had moved out. His house was too big for one man. He decided to sell his house. He called up a real estate agent. She visited Jack. She looked at his house. She looked at all the rooms. She looked at the front yard. She looked at the back yard. She looked at the garage. "This is a beautiful house," she said. "I think this house will sell for $500,000." Jack said, "That's great. I will give $300,000 to my children. I will buy a small house for $200,000." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/new_hair_colour.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Susan didn't like the color of her hair. Her hair was changing color. It used to be all black. But now it was turning gray. She didn't like the gray hair. Gray hair made her look older. She didn't want to look older. She made an appointment with the beauty salon. A week later, she went to the beauty salon. The hairdresser colored Susan's hair. She added a little bit of purple color to Susan's hair. When the hairdresser finished, Susan looked at her hair. She liked it. She couldn't see any gray hair. All she could see was black hair with a little bit of purple tint. The purple tint looked nice. Susan hoped her boyfriend would like it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/an_email_to_ask_a_colleague_to_do_something.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | From: Gabriela Flores 2 | To: Yuki Sato 3 | Subject: Request for new price list for V1698 face creams 4 | Dear Yuki, 5 | We are presenting to some new clients next Monday 10 December and they are interested in our V1698 face creams. 6 | I understand from Kate that the prices have changed recently. She mentioned that you have the new price list. Do you think you could email it to me? 7 | I would be grateful if we could have it by close of business on Thursday 6 December. That would give us time to prepare for our presentation. 8 | Thanks very much for your help. 9 | Best regards, 10 | Gabriela -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/trees_in_the_jungle.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It rains a lot in the jungle. The rain helps trees grow. The jungle has many trees. Trees are home for many jungle animals. Many animals live in the trees. Monkeys are jungle animals. Monkeys love trees. They love to swing from tree to tree. They climb down from the trees. They climb back up into the trees. They sit in the trees. They eat their food in the trees. They eat the plants in the trees. They eat the fruit in the trees. They live in the trees with the birds. They live in the trees with the lizards. They live in the trees with the snakes. They live in the trees with the ants. The trees in the jungle are full of animals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/burned_up.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Brad was angry. He was angry at the apartment building manager. The apartment building manager had kicked him out. "If you can't pay the rent," the manager said, "I have to kick you out." "But I always pay the rent on time," Brad said. "That's nice, but you're supposed to always pay the rent on time," said the manager. One evening Brad drove to the gas station. He bought a gallon of gas. He put the gas into a gas can. He waited until 11 p.m. The manager lived in a corner apartment. His apartment was on the ground floor. Brad waited until the manager's lights went out. He poured all the gas in the hall near the manager's door. He lit a match. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/job_training.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Many homeless people were sitting on the sidewalk. A young man walked up to each homeless person. He gave each person a flier. The flier was from a trade school. The flier described a class. The trade school was offering a barber class. The class was free for homeless people. Matt read the flier. He talked to the man. Matt said he wanted to take the class. The man wrote down Matt's name. He told Matt to go to the school on Monday. "How long does the class last?" Matt asked. "The class lasts eight weeks," the man said. "Will the school find me a job?" Matt asked. "No, you have to find your own job," the man said. "We can only do so much." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/learn_to_swim.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It was summer. Swim classes were beginning. She didn't know how to swim. She wanted to learn. She called up the pool. "Do you teach adults how to swim?" she asked. The instructor said, "Yes, we teach adults how to swim. We teach kids how to swim. We teach everyone how to swim." She asked how much. "How much do you charge?" she asked. "We charge only $25 for adults," the instructor said. She gave him her name. He put her name on the swim class list. "You are on the swim class list," he said. "Your first lesson is Saturday at noon. Bring $25 and a towel." She asked, "That's all I need to bring?" He said, "I'm sorry. Bring your swimsuit, too." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/rain.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | She had watched the news last night. The weatherman had said it was going to rain today. It was going to rain all day today. She got dressed. She put on her rain boots. She put on her raincoat. She grabbed her umbrella. She was ready for the rain. She was wearing her rain boots. She was wearing her raincoat. She had an umbrella in her hand. She walked outside. Something was wrong. What was wrong? It wasn't raining. Where was the rain? She looked up. She looked at the blue sky. She went back inside. She took off her raincoat. She took off her rain boots. She went back outside. She still had her umbrella. You never know about the weather, she thought. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/ten_pushups.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Up, down. Up, down. Billy was doing pushups. His arms were bent. His palms were on the ground. His toes were on the ground. His back was straight. His belly was close to the ground. His nose was close to the ground. Then he straightened his arms. Now his nose was almost two feet above the ground. His back was straight. His arms were straight. His head was higher than his feet. His feet were lower than his head. That was one pushup. Then Billy bent his arms. His nose and belly almost touched the ground. Then he straightened his arms again. That was another pushup. Billy did eight more pushups. He did ten pushups. He did ten pushups every day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/an_ear_problem.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | His ear had a tiny air bubble in it. It bothered him a lot. He could hear an echo when he talked. The echo bothered him a lot. He tried to get rid of the tiny air bubble. He squeezed his nose, closed his mouth, and blew really hard. Nothing happened. He shook his head like a wet dog. Nothing happened. He stood on his head for 10 minutes. Nothing happened. He stuck his finger deep in his ear and pulled it out quickly. Nothing happened. The doctor gave him nose drops. Nothing happened. The doctor gave him ear drops. Nothing happened. He took a walk on a winter day. He slipped on the ice. He hit his head on the sidewalk. The bubble was gone! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/cool_laptop.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | His laptop sat on his desk. His laptop always overheated. It always overheated quickly. How could he keep it cool? He turned on his living room fan. It cooled his laptop. But the fan blew dust around. It blew paper around. He turned off his living room fan. He thought. He thought some more. How could he keep his laptop cool? He had an idea. He bought little plastic blocks. Each block was one inch square. He put the laptop on top of the blocks. One block was under each corner of the laptop. Now the laptop sat a little above the desk. There was space under the laptop. There was space for cool air to flow. The cool air prevented overheating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A2/dead_bodies.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The big room is air-conditioned. But it smells. Dead bodies are in metal drawers. The bodies have no clothes. The bodies are naked. A white sheet covers each dead body. The drawers slide in. The drawers slide out. A doctor works in the big room with the dead bodies. He works there almost every day. He cuts the bodies open. He cuts them open with a knife. He cuts them open with a saw. He looks at the bodies. He looks inside the bodies. Why did these people die? Why did this young man die, he wonders. He tries to answer the question. Every dead body is a puzzle. The doctor tries to solve the puzzle. Then he tells the police why the people died. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /data/A1/i_want_all_of_them.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Betty was excited. It was December 1. Christmas Day was only 24 days away. She was looking at a magazine. It was a magazine for little girls. There were many pictures in the magazine. There were many pictures of dolls. The dolls were from many countries. There were dolls from Mexico. There were dolls from China. There were dolls from France. There were dolls from everywhere. There were so many dolls. She showed the pictures to her mom. "Mommy, will Santa bring me all these dolls?" she asked. "No, honey," her mom said, "Santa will bring you only one doll. So pick the one you like best." "But, Mommy," she said, "I like them ALL the best." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------