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Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Maybe I ought to subscribe to the Engineering Quarterly. It contains a lot of useful information.
W: Why not read it in the library and save some money? | Question: What is the woman's advice to the man?
- To find a better science journal in the library.
- Not to subscribe to the journal.
- To buy the latest issue of the magazine. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Maybe I ought to subscribe to the Engineering Quarterly. It contains a lot of useful information.
W: Why not read it in the library and save some money?
Question: What is the woman's advice to the man?
- To find a better science journal in the library.
-... | Not to subscribe to the journal. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Reception. Can I help you?
W: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203.
M: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you?
W: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room?
M: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you... | Question: What can we learn from the conversation?
- The hotel offers good service.
- The hotel has very strict rules.
- The woman feels unhappy about the service. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Reception. Can I help you?
W: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203.
M: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you?
W: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room?
M: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you... | The hotel offers good service. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Can you help me with my painting?
F: Sorry. I have to write my report. | Question: Why can't the woman help him?
- She has to write something.
- She has to cook.
- She has to go to school. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Can you help me with my painting?
F: Sorry. I have to write my report.
Question: Why can't the woman help him?
- She has to write something.
- She has to cook.
- She has to go to school. | She has to write something. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Hi, Steve, how are things?
Man: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?
Woman: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.
Man: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?
W... | Question: Where did they plan to meet?
- At the cinema.
- Near the bank.
- In Steve's place. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Hi, Steve, how are things?
Man: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?
Woman: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.
Man: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?
W... | At the cinema. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.
W: Where are we going to get that kind of money?
M: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty r... | Question: What will Mary probably do?
- Act as a director.
- Leave for a vacation.
- Take charge of money raising. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.
W: Where are we going to get that kind of money?
M: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty r... | Take charge of money raising. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Did you go shopping alone yesterday?
W: No, my sister went with me. | Question: Who went shopping yesterday?
- She herself.
- Her sister.
- She and her sister. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Did you go shopping alone yesterday?
W: No, my sister went with me.
Question: Who went shopping yesterday?
- She herself.
- Her sister.
- She and her sister. | She and her sister. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'd like to buy a copy of Professor Franklin's book on American culture.
W: I'm sorry. The book has been out of print for sometime now. | Question: Where does the conversation probably take place.
- In a printing shop.
- At a publishing house.
- At a bookstore. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'd like to buy a copy of Professor Franklin's book on American culture.
W: I'm sorry. The book has been out of print for sometime now.
Question: Where does the conversation probably take place.
- In a printing shop.
- At a publishing house.
- At a book... | At a bookstore. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
M: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
W: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
M: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
W: S... | Question: Where did Gail spend the nights in the country?
- In a farm house.
- In the open.
- At a hotel. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
M: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
W: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
M: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
W: S... | In the open. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Good morning, I'm one of the students who rented your flat. It's 55 Park Road.
W: Oh, yes. Everything all right?
M: Not exactly. I'm afraid there are a couple of problems.
W: Oh! I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of problems?
M: Well, we haven't had any h... | Question: What will the woman do to settle the problem about the fridge?
- Pay the students for the new one.
- Get someone to fix the old one.
- Order one on the Internet. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Good morning, I'm one of the students who rented your flat. It's 55 Park Road.
W: Oh, yes. Everything all right?
M: Not exactly. I'm afraid there are a couple of problems.
W: Oh! I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of problems?
M: Well, we haven't had any h... | Pay the students for the new one. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing.
W: Thank you indeed.
M: Is everything settled?
W: Almost.
M: What else can I do for you?
W: I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don't see how I can afford one right now.
M: ... | Question: Why cannot the woman rent a bigger house right now?
- She hasn't enough money at hand.
- She already spent all her money on her vacation.
- She will save some money to buy a new house. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing.
W: Thank you indeed.
M: Is everything settled?
W: Almost.
M: What else can I do for you?
W: I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don't see how I can afford one right now.
M: ... | She will save some money to buy a new house. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Hey, how are you doing?
Man: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.
Woman: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?
Man: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.
Woman: Yeah, I know. Tell me a... | Question: The man and woman noticed _________ on Daniel's arms.
- tattoos
- cuts
- scary words | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Hey, how are you doing?
Man: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.
Woman: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?
Man: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.
Woman: Yeah, I know. Tell me a... | cuts | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?
W: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast ... | Question: Why are the speakers walking to school?
- It's close to home.
- They want to get in shape.
- They can stop at McDonald's on the way. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?
W: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast ... | They want to get in shape. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Excuse me, but could you tell me when the plane for Berlin leaves?
M: In 40 minutes, at eleven o'clock. The plane for Berlin leaves every two hours.
W: How much is a second class ticket, please?
M: We have only first class tickets left. It is $ 350 one way... | Question: What's the possible result?
- The woman will buy a first class ticket.
- The woman will spend 315 dollars for a ticket.
- The woman can buy a ticket from the man. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Excuse me, but could you tell me when the plane for Berlin leaves?
M: In 40 minutes, at eleven o'clock. The plane for Berlin leaves every two hours.
W: How much is a second class ticket, please?
M: We have only first class tickets left. It is $ 350 one way... | The woman will buy a first class ticket. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Son: Dad!
Father: Yeah, Micky.
Son: Can I have a really good snack?
Father: Uh, I don't know. I thinks it's ... uh ... what time's it? I think it's going on dinner.
Son: Uh, it's three thirty.
Father: Three thirty. Uh ... We'd better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well,... | Question: What does the father ask the boy to do while he is preparing the snack?
- watch TV
- play with toys
- look at books | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Son: Dad!
Father: Yeah, Micky.
Son: Can I have a really good snack?
Father: Uh, I don't know. I thinks it's ... uh ... what time's it? I think it's going on dinner.
Son: Uh, it's three thirty.
Father: Three thirty. Uh ... We'd better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well,... | play with toys | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: It's most possible that Jack will lose his job next month.
F: Oh... yes... I've heard that too. | Question: When will Jack lose his job?
- Now.
- Next month.
- Next week. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: It's most possible that Jack will lose his job next month.
F: Oh... yes... I've heard that too.
Question: When will Jack lose his job?
- Now.
- Next month.
- Next week. | Next month. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance in the law school. Do you think you would join your brother's firm after graduation?
W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer, and I am going to major in criminal law. | Question: What does the woman mean?
- She isn't going to change her major.
- She isn't going to work in her brother's firm.
- She studies in the same school as her brother. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance in the law school. Do you think you would join your brother's firm after graduation?
W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer, and I am going to major in criminal law.
Question: What does the woman mean?
- She ... | She isn't going to work in her brother's firm. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?
W: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
M: Like what?
W: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, a... | Question: Why is the woman unwilling to give up her house?
- She has difficulty finding another.
- She has paid her rent in advance.
- She has no time to move to another. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?
W: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
M: Like what?
W: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, a... | She has difficulty finding another. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: May I speak to Petty?
W: Speaking.
M: Good morning, Petty.
W: Good morning, Steward.
M: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?
W: Tuesday. That's tomorrow?
M: Yes.
W: Let me see. How about ... | Question: Why does the man make a call to the woman?
- Because he wants to visit her.
- Because he wants to discuss her suggestion with her.
- Because he wants to offer a proposal. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: May I speak to Petty?
W: Speaking.
M: Good morning, Petty.
W: Good morning, Steward.
M: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?
W: Tuesday. That's tomorrow?
M: Yes.
W: Let me see. How about ... | Because he wants to discuss her suggestion with her. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Did you finish typing that report?
W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.
M: But it must be a long report, I guess.
W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.
M: By the way, what time did you go home?
W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home... | Question: What was the woman doing before she went home?
- Typing a report.
- Rewriting a report.
- Reviewing a report. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Did you finish typing that report?
W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.
M: But it must be a long report, I guess.
W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.
M: By the way, what time did you go home?
W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home... | Typing a report. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Do you know what time the bread shop opens?
M: It usually opens at half past six, but on Sunday it opens half an hour later. | Question: What time does the bread shop open on Sunday?
- At 6:00.
- At 6:30.
- At 7:00. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Do you know what time the bread shop opens?
M: It usually opens at half past six, but on Sunday it opens half an hour later.
Question: What time does the bread shop open on Sunday?
- At 6:00.
- At 6:30.
- At 7:00. | At 7:00. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to Central Square?
M: Take the second turn on the right and there you are. | Question: How will the woman go to Central Square?
- She will go on foot.
- She will take two turnings.
- She will go by bus. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to Central Square?
M: Take the second turn on the right and there you are.
Question: How will the woman go to Central Square?
- She will go on foot.
- She will take two turnings.
- She will go by bus. | She will take two turnings. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Man: Whew! It's pretty cold today.
Woman: Yeah. My fingers are numb.
Man: So, do you often ski here?
Woman: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ... ever.
Man: So, how do you like it so far?
Woman: The snow is great [ Yeah ...],... | Question: The woman says she can recognize the other skier by his __________.
- hair and eyes
- crazy laugh
- clothing | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Man: Whew! It's pretty cold today.
Woman: Yeah. My fingers are numb.
Man: So, do you often ski here?
Woman: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ... ever.
Man: So, how do you like it so far?
Woman: The snow is great [ Yeah ...],... | clothing | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.
Man: Well, thank you.
Woman: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
Man: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this... | Question: Now, the man works at a Japanese restaurant and at a ____________.
- language training center
- modern fitness center
- mental health treatment center | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.
Man: Well, thank you.
Woman: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
Man: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this... | mental health treatment center | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Come to the movies with us. Everybody needs to take a break every once in a while.
M: I guess I might as well. I've been studying so long I can hardly concentrate. | Question: What does the man mean?
- He might go to the movies when he finishes studying.
- He doesn't know if he concentrates on a movie.
- He needs to stop studying for a while. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Come to the movies with us. Everybody needs to take a break every once in a while.
M: I guess I might as well. I've been studying so long I can hardly concentrate.
Question: What does the man mean?
- He might go to the movies when he finishes studying.
-... | He needs to stop studying for a while. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Miss Smith, I told Dr. Brown that I would call him in the Houston office at ten o'clock by their time. Please find out the time difference for me so that I'll know when to place the call.
W: It's two hours earlier in Houston, sir. I know without looking it u... | Question: When should the man place his call to Houston?
- At 8:00.
- At 10:00.
- At 12:00. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Miss Smith, I told Dr. Brown that I would call him in the Houston office at ten o'clock by their time. Please find out the time difference for me so that I'll know when to place the call.
W: It's two hours earlier in Houston, sir. I know without looking it u... | At 8:00. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?
W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.
M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.
W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.
M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they ha... | Question: What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
- School friends.
- Teacher and student.
- Librarian and library user. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?
W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.
M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.
W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.
M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they ha... | School friends. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street.
W: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street.
M: Thank you. I'm looking for a ba... | Question: What will the man want to find a bank for?
- He wants to keep some money.
- He wants to change his money.
- He wants to borrow some money. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street.
W: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street.
M: Thank you. I'm looking for a ba... | He wants to change his money. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hello.
W: Good morning. Can I help you?
M: Oh, good, you speak English.
W: Yes.
M: I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom.
W: That's until Thursday?
M: Yes, have you got one?
W: Mm. We've got a double room for tonigh... | Question: What will the man do after the conversation?
- Take a double room in the hotel.
- Take a room with a private bathroom.
- Go to another hotel. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hello.
W: Good morning. Can I help you?
M: Oh, good, you speak English.
W: Yes.
M: I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom.
W: That's until Thursday?
M: Yes, have you got one?
W: Mm. We've got a double room for tonigh... | Go to another hotel. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave.
W: I am sorry, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs. | Question: Where does the conversation probably take place?
- At the airport.
- At the bus stop.
- At the railway station. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave.
W: I am sorry, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs.
Question: Where does the conversation probably take place?
- At the airport.
- At the bus stop.
- At the railway s... | At the railway station. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Michael, would you like to eat out tonight?
M: Oh, I'd really like to, but I have promised my sister to see a movie with her tonight. | Question: What will the man do this evening?
- To visit his sister.
- To eat out with the woman.
- To see a movie with his sister. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Michael, would you like to eat out tonight?
M: Oh, I'd really like to, but I have promised my sister to see a movie with her tonight.
Question: What will the man do this evening?
- To visit his sister.
- To eat out with the woman.
- To see a movie with ... | To see a movie with his sister. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Here's your bill, sir.
M: Oh, thank you. Let's have a look at it now. Goodness, it's a lot more than I expected.
W: Would you like me to explain anything, sir?
M: Just a moment. Yes, what's this charge for $ 21.50 marked "J"?
W: "J" is a charge for a long... | Question: What do we know about the man?
- He's leaving the hotel.
- He's making a phone call.
- He's asking about the room rates. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Here's your bill, sir.
M: Oh, thank you. Let's have a look at it now. Goodness, it's a lot more than I expected.
W: Would you like me to explain anything, sir?
M: Just a moment. Yes, what's this charge for $ 21.50 marked "J"?
W: "J" is a charge for a long... | He's leaving the hotel. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Now Mr. Hardy, has the situation changed since last night?
M: No, Mrs. Hamilton is still refusing to talk to us. We'd like her to come out peacefully. The police don't want to charge her, but...
W: Well, it's her home.
M: But nobody else refused to move. Y... | Question: What might the man think of Mrs. Hamilton?
- She is pitiful.
- She is peaceful.
- She is determined. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Now Mr. Hardy, has the situation changed since last night?
M: No, Mrs. Hamilton is still refusing to talk to us. We'd like her to come out peacefully. The police don't want to charge her, but...
W: Well, it's her home.
M: But nobody else refused to move. Y... | She is determined. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Will you take part in the football match Saturday?
M: That's the day after tomorrow. I'm afraid not. I have to set aside three days to prepare for the math exam next week. | Question: What day is it today?
- Sunday.
- Saturday.
- Thursday. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Will you take part in the football match Saturday?
M: That's the day after tomorrow. I'm afraid not. I have to set aside three days to prepare for the math exam next week.
Question: What day is it today?
- Sunday.
- Saturday.
- Thursday. | Thursday. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Hi. May I help you?
M: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies.
W: Okay. Do you have your membership card?
M: No I don't. Do I need one to rent videos here?
W: Yes, and it's free.
M: Okay, how much are movie rentals anyway?
W: Well, new releases are $5, and... | Question: How much do newly released movies cost to rent?
- $2.00.
- $3.50.
- $5.00. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Hi. May I help you?
M: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies.
W: Okay. Do you have your membership card?
M: No I don't. Do I need one to rent videos here?
W: Yes, and it's free.
M: Okay, how much are movie rentals anyway?
W: Well, new releases are $5, and... | $5.00. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Man: Hello.
Woman: Oh. Hello. You must be a new student. Did you find it OK?
Man: Well, I got a bit lost because I asked a stranger. But I got it eventually.
Woman: Oh, dear. Have you come far today.
Man: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.
W... | Question: Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT
- short hair
- glasses
- moustache | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Man: Hello.
Woman: Oh. Hello. You must be a new student. Did you find it OK?
Man: Well, I got a bit lost because I asked a stranger. But I got it eventually.
Woman: Oh, dear. Have you come far today.
Man: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.
W... | short hair | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: When will you be through with your work, John?
M: Who knows? My boss usually finds something for me to do at the last minute. | Question: What do we learn from the conversation?
- The man needs help.
- The man is complaining.
- The man likes his job. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: When will you be through with your work, John?
M: Who knows? My boss usually finds something for me to do at the last minute.
Question: What do we learn from the conversation?
- The man needs help.
- The man is complaining.
- The man likes his job. | The man is complaining. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?
W: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.
M: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?
W: Of course, what do you think I should do?
M: I suggest you go on a diet or at least st... | Question: What's Susan's problem?
- She is putting on weight.
- She eats little these days.
- She is in poor health. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?
W: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.
M: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?
W: Of course, what do you think I should do?
M: I suggest you go on a diet or at least st... | She is putting on weight. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Dr Stone, how did you become an expert on smell?
W: Well, I didn't intend to in the first place. But when I was in university, there was a course on senses. The other senses seem to be more concrete somehow, but smell is so personal. I found it extremely int... | Question: What is special about smells?
- They are as pleasant as music.
- They can last about thirty days.
- They make things more memorable. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Dr Stone, how did you become an expert on smell?
W: Well, I didn't intend to in the first place. But when I was in university, there was a course on senses. The other senses seem to be more concrete somehow, but smell is so personal. I found it extremely int... | They make things more memorable. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Is this blue too bright for me?
W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten.
M: But 1 wear size eleven.
W: How about black? It's size eleven.
M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.
W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my frien... | Question: What is the woman going to do that night?
- She is going to meet her friend.
- She is going to expecting her friend.
- She is going to take part in a party with her friend. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Is this blue too bright for me?
W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten.
M: But 1 wear size eleven.
W: How about black? It's size eleven.
M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.
W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my frien... | She is going to take part in a party with her friend. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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Doug: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]
Diane: Uh, hi. It's David, right?
Doug: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night.
Diane: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all... | Question: What is Diane's response to his invitation on Thursday?
- She can't go out because she has to study.
- She is sorry, but she has another date.
- She has to work that day, so she can't go. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Doug: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]
Diane: Uh, hi. It's David, right?
Doug: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night.
Diane: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all... | She has to work that day, so she can't go. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: I'm sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thank you. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes. | Question: What can be concluded about the plane?
- The flight has been canceled.
- The plane is late.
- The plane is on time. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thank you. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes.
Question: What can be concluded about the plane?
- T... | The plane is late. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: But why so early? You don't have to be at work until eight.
M: After six the bus gets crowded, I wouldn't get a seat. | Question: What do we know about the man?
- He drives to work at 6.
- He is a bus driver.
- He begins to work at 8. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: But why so early? You don't have to be at work until eight.
M: After six the bus gets crowded, I wouldn't get a seat.
Question: What do we know about the man?
- He drives to work at 6.
- He is a bus driver.
- He begins to work at 8. | He begins to work at 8. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?
M: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.
W: Do you want a day or evening course?
M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work durin... | Question: What do we learn about the schedule of the evening course?
- Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45.
- From September 1 to New Year's eve.
- Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?
M: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.
W: Do you want a day or evening course?
M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work durin... | Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: What can I do if I can't finish reading it in a week?
W: You may come and renew it. | Question: What is the man doing?
- Borrowing a book.
- Buying a book.
- Asking his teacher a question. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: What can I do if I can't finish reading it in a week?
W: You may come and renew it.
Question: What is the man doing?
- Borrowing a book.
- Buying a book.
- Asking his teacher a question. | Borrowing a book. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Can I help you, Miss?
W: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace?
M: 2,999 dollars.
W: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her.
M: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonabl... | Question: Where does the conversation take place?
- In a store.
- In a factory.
- In a museum. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Can I help you, Miss?
W: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace?
M: 2,999 dollars.
W: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her.
M: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonabl... | In a store. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?
W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.
M: Yeah, I see.
W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.
M: How do you open it?
W: Well,... | Question: What may the red thing do besides recording?
- Wipe off the sound on the tape.
- Play the recorder.
- Set the recorder to work. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?
W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.
M: Yeah, I see.
W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.
M: How do you open it?
W: Well,... | Wipe off the sound on the tape. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?
W: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to catch a bus.
M: That's OK. | Question: What is the woman going to do?
- Help the man.
- Take a bus.
- Get a camera. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?
W: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to catch a bus.
M: That's OK.
Question: What is the woman going to do?
- Help the man.
- Take a bus.
- Get a camera. | Take a bus. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Dr. Brown's Clinic. Can I help you?
Man: Yes. Can I have an appointment to see the doctor, please?
Woman: Well, he's free at a quarter past eleven today or tomorrow at a quarter past ten or five to two.
Man: I'll come tomorrow afternoon. | Question: What time is the appointment?
- 10:15.
- 11:15.
- 1:55. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Woman: Dr. Brown's Clinic. Can I help you?
Man: Yes. Can I have an appointment to see the doctor, please?
Woman: Well, he's free at a quarter past eleven today or tomorrow at a quarter past ten or five to two.
Man: I'll come tomorrow afternoon.
Question: Wha... | 1:55. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Excuse me. Is there the post office near here?
W: Yes. Take the first turn on the left and the post office is next to the bus stop. | Question: Where is the post office?
- It's near the bus stop.
- It's far away from the bus stop.
- It's behind the bus stop. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me. Is there the post office near here?
W: Yes. Take the first turn on the left and the post office is next to the bus stop.
Question: Where is the post office?
- It's near the bus stop.
- It's far away from the bus stop.
- It's behind the bus st... | It's near the bus stop. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: Good morning, Uncle Smith.
M: Good morning, Cathy.
W: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come?
M: I'd love to, Cathy. What time?
W: Next weekend, on Saturday.
M: Saturday do you say?
W: If that's all right with you.
M: I'... | Question: Why wouldn't Uncle Smith come on Saturday?
- He only wanted to come on Sunday.
- He would be very busy on Saturday.
- His car was broken down. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Good morning, Uncle Smith.
M: Good morning, Cathy.
W: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come?
M: I'd love to, Cathy. What time?
W: Next weekend, on Saturday.
M: Saturday do you say?
W: If that's all right with you.
M: I'... | He would be very busy on Saturday. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.
James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.
Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?
James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?
Amanda: The reunion i... | Question: How much do two tickets cost for the reunion?
- They cost $20.
- The price is $30.
- The total comes to $40. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.
James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.
Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?
James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?
Amanda: The reunion i... | The total comes to $40. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.
News Reporter: It's, uh, James.
Sa... | Question: Where is she from?
- She is from Miami.
- She was born in New York.
- She comes from Los Angeles. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.
News Reporter: It's, uh, James.
Sa... | She is from Miami. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: I expected you'd come to my birthday party yesterday.
M: I'm terribly sorry. Susan. I had to see off a friend of mine at the airport last night. | Question: What did the man do last night?
- He went to visit a friend.
- He went to say goodbye to his friend at the airport.
- He went to another city with his friend. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: I expected you'd come to my birthday party yesterday.
M: I'm terribly sorry. Susan. I had to see off a friend of mine at the airport last night.
Question: What did the man do last night?
- He went to visit a friend.
- He went to say goodbye to his friend... | He went to say goodbye to his friend at the airport. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.
M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.
W: What subjects did you take?
M: French. German and Art.
W: Art?
M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided w... | Question: Which of the following is NOT his hobby?
- Acting.
- Going to the cinema.
- Reading. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.
M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.
W: What subjects did you take?
M: French. German and Art.
W: Art?
M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided w... | Going to the cinema. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?
W: Sure. The next direct flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco you can board now. | Question: What can we learn from the conversation?
- The man wants to go to San Francisco.
- If the man board the plane to Los Angeles now, he will have to transfer at San Francisco.
- There are two direct flights to Los Angeles within the next two hours. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?
W: Sure. The next direct flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco you can board now.
Question: What can we learn from the co... | If the man board the plane to Los Angeles now, he will have to transfer at San Francisco. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
M: Yes. I'd like to buy a chair. | Question: What does the man want to buy?
- A book.
- A mobile phone.
- A chair. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
M: Yes. I'd like to buy a chair.
Question: What does the man want to buy?
- A book.
- A mobile phone.
- A chair. | A chair. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers... | Question: What does the man say about other people in his line of business?
- They specialise in one product only.
- They have outlets throughout Britain.
- They sell by mail order only. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers... | They sell by mail order only. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?
W: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.
M: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.
W: Hm...It's cold here.
M: Yes, the weatherman say... | Question: What does the woman say about the weather in California?
- It's quite cold
- It's sunny and warm
- It's very changeable | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?
W: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.
M: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.
W: Hm...It's cold here.
M: Yes, the weatherman say... | It's sunny and warm | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: So, how was your vacation? You went to Paris, didn't you?
W: Yeah, with my parents. We just got back on Saturday. It was wonderful!
M: What sights did you visit?
W: Well, we saw all the most famous places, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral... They wer... | Question: What does the woman like doing best in Paris?
- Enjoying the interesting art paintings.
- Sitting in cafes and watching people.
- Climbing the wonderful Eiffel Tower. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: So, how was your vacation? You went to Paris, didn't you?
W: Yeah, with my parents. We just got back on Saturday. It was wonderful!
M: What sights did you visit?
W: Well, we saw all the most famous places, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral... They wer... | Sitting in cafes and watching people. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: United Development Company. May I help you?
M: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please.
W: Who shall I say is calling, please?
M: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company.
W: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment.
M: When will he come... | Question: What does the man ask Mr. Halley to do?
- To meet him.
- To call his number.
- To have a dinner. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: United Development Company. May I help you?
M: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please.
W: Who shall I say is calling, please?
M: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company.
W: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment.
M: When will he come... | To have a dinner. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: So, that's what's been keeping you so busy recently!
W: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. You know I'm planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I'm a bit nervous about my English. | Question: What is the woman busy doing?
- Packing up to go abroad.
- Drawing up a plan for her English course.
- Brushing up on her English. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: So, that's what's been keeping you so busy recently!
W: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. You know I'm planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I'm a bit nervous about my English.
Question: What is the woman busy doing?
- Packing ... | Drawing up a plan for her English course. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook. Should I go see her and apologize to her again?
W: Well, if I were you, I'd let her cool off a few days before I approach her. | Question: What does the woman suggest the man do?
- Leave Daisy alone for the time being.
- Go see Daisy immediately.
- Apologize to Daisy again by phone. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook. Should I go see her and apologize to her again?
W: Well, if I were you, I'd let her cool off a few days before I approach her.
Question: What does the woman suggest the man do?
- Leave Daisy alone f... | Leave Daisy alone for the time being. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Let's have a short break. Which would you like to drink, coffee, juice or tea?
W: A cup of tea please. How about you?
M: Iced coffee as usual. It can keep my mind sharp. | Question: What drink will the man take?
- Coffee.
- Juice.
- Tea. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Let's have a short break. Which would you like to drink, coffee, juice or tea?
W: A cup of tea please. How about you?
M: Iced coffee as usual. It can keep my mind sharp.
Question: What drink will the man take?
- Coffee.
- Juice.
- Tea. | Coffee. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Today on mind matters, I'm talking to Dr Ann Winters, an expert on human memory.. Ann, welcome to the program. Now, I suppose the first question everyone would ask is: what exactly is human memory?
W: Well, like so many easy questions, the answer isn't very ... | Question: What are we told about people suffering from Alzheimer's disease?
- They don't understand the mechanisms of memory.
- They can't remember who they are.
- They forget how to perform simple tasks. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Today on mind matters, I'm talking to Dr Ann Winters, an expert on human memory.. Ann, welcome to the program. Now, I suppose the first question everyone would ask is: what exactly is human memory?
W: Well, like so many easy questions, the answer isn't very ... | They forget how to perform simple tasks. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Driving at night always makes me tired. Let's stop for dinner.
W: Fine. And let's find a motel, so that we can get an early start tomorrow. | Question: What will the speakers probably do?
- Cook their dinner.
- Rest for a while.
- Stop for the night. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Driving at night always makes me tired. Let's stop for dinner.
W: Fine. And let's find a motel, so that we can get an early start tomorrow.
Question: What will the speakers probably do?
- Cook their dinner.
- Rest for a while.
- Stop for the night. | Stop for the night. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: Hello. Can I help you?
M: Yes, er... I am going to see the West End.
W: How much time do you have?
M: Just one day.
W: Well, what do you particularly want to do?
M: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, go to the th... | Question: What city is being talked about in the dialogue?
- Oxford.
- London.
- Shaftsbury. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Hello. Can I help you?
M: Yes, er... I am going to see the West End.
W: How much time do you have?
M: Just one day.
W: Well, what do you particularly want to do?
M: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, go to the th... | London. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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W: John, my dad's new MP3 player seems to be missing. Did you move it?
M: No, I didn't. Isn't it right next to the computer?
W: No, and I don't see it anywhere. I have the feeling one of our party guests took it.
M: Really? What are you going to do now?
W: I... | Question: Who seemed to have taken the MP3 player?
- The girl.
- The boy.
- One of the girl's guests. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: John, my dad's new MP3 player seems to be missing. Did you move it?
M: No, I didn't. Isn't it right next to the computer?
W: No, and I don't see it anywhere. I have the feeling one of our party guests took it.
M: Really? What are you going to do now?
W: I... | One of the girl's guests. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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Heather: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
Tim: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
Heath... | Question: How is his mother going to support herself now that her husband is gone?
- She will be able to live off her government pension.
- She is coming out of retirement to work.
- Proceeds from life insurance will sustain her. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Heather: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
Tim: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
Heath... | Proceeds from life insurance will sustain her. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: How do you like your new room, Jane?
W: It's not big; the rent is high. And I'm far away from work. But I enjoy myself very much.
M: Why?
W: I am able to get rid of that annoying roommate at last. | Question: Why is the woman happy?
- Her present rent is much lower.
- She has left her former roommate.
- She has got rid of her dull work. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: How do you like your new room, Jane?
W: It's not big; the rent is high. And I'm far away from work. But I enjoy myself very much.
M: Why?
W: I am able to get rid of that annoying roommate at last.
Question: Why is the woman happy?
- Her present rent is ... | She has left her former roommate. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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M: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
W: Hi, Chris.
M: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?
W: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
M: Here's my new address.
W: Thanks. Chur... | Question: Where is the man living?
- Church Street, Randwick.
- Randwick Street, Church.
- Walter Street, Randwick. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
W: Hi, Chris.
M: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?
W: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
M: Here's my new address.
W: Thanks. Chur... | Church Street, Randwick. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Why is it so hot these days?
M: The weather report says another typhoon is forming in the western Pacific and is moving towards the mainland.
W: That's why it's burning hot these days. By the way, will our city be hit by the typhoon?
M: I'm afraid so. It w... | Question: Where is the typhoon expected to come from?
- The mainland.
- The western Pacific.
- The man's city. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Why is it so hot these days?
M: The weather report says another typhoon is forming in the western Pacific and is moving towards the mainland.
W: That's why it's burning hot these days. By the way, will our city be hit by the typhoon?
M: I'm afraid so. It w... | The western Pacific. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Dean: Hey, man. What's up?
Tod: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The... | Question: Why can't the cashier at the snack bar help the man?
- The vending machine is not part of his business.
- The customer pushed the wrong number.
- He doesn't have a key to open the machine. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Dean: Hey, man. What's up?
Tod: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The... | The vending machine is not part of his business. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hurry. It is coming!
W: We must take this one, otherwise we'll have to wait for another ten minutes. | Question: What are they trying to do?
- Waiting for their fight.
- Waiting for a bus.
- Taking a taxi. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hurry. It is coming!
W: We must take this one, otherwise we'll have to wait for another ten minutes.
Question: What are they trying to do?
- Waiting for their fight.
- Waiting for a bus.
- Taking a taxi. | Waiting for a bus. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me, is it far from here to hospital?
F: No, not at all. It takes nearly 2 minutes to get there on foot. | Question: Will the man walk a long way?
- Yes, he must walk for 30 minutes.
- No, he still need to walk 10 minutes.
- No, he only need to walk 2 minutes. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Excuse me, is it far from here to hospital?
F: No, not at all. It takes nearly 2 minutes to get there on foot.
Question: Will the man walk a long way?
- Yes, he must walk for 30 minutes.
- No, he still need to walk 10 minutes.
- No, he only need to walk... | No, he only need to walk 2 minutes. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: How was your vacation last month?
M: It was nice but expensive. We thought the hotel would cost 15 dollars, but it was three times that much. | Question: How much did the hotel cost?
- 5 dollars.
- 15 dollars.
- 45 dollars. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: How was your vacation last month?
M: It was nice but expensive. We thought the hotel would cost 15 dollars, but it was three times that much.
Question: How much did the hotel cost?
- 5 dollars.
- 15 dollars.
- 45 dollars. | 45 dollars. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hurry up, Mum. The taxi is waiting outside.
W: Just a second, honey. I'll get some food in the kitchen. The meals on the train are terrible. | Question: Where are the speakers going?
- To a shop.
- To the railway station.
- To a restaurant. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hurry up, Mum. The taxi is waiting outside.
W: Just a second, honey. I'll get some food in the kitchen. The meals on the train are terrible.
Question: Where are the speakers going?
- To a shop.
- To the railway station.
- To a restaurant. | To the railway station. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I love bananas. They're my favorite fruit. What about you?
W: Strawberries are my favorite summer fruit, but I just love eating apples in the winter. I try to eat one every day! | Question: What does the woman probably like to eat in summer?
- Bananas.
- Apples.
- Strawberries. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I love bananas. They're my favorite fruit. What about you?
W: Strawberries are my favorite summer fruit, but I just love eating apples in the winter. I try to eat one every day!
Question: What does the woman probably like to eat in summer?
- Bananas.
- A... | Strawberries. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: So you are leaving for the U. S. tonight?
M: Don't ask. I am not going.
W: Why?
M: Because I have to stay here for a meeting with my boss.
W: Oh, well, never mind. Now you can come to Helen's party tonight. | Question: How is the man feeling?
- Disappointed.
- Encouraged.
- Delighted. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: So you are leaving for the U. S. tonight?
M: Don't ask. I am not going.
W: Why?
M: Because I have to stay here for a meeting with my boss.
W: Oh, well, never mind. Now you can come to Helen's party tonight.
Question: How is the man feeling?
- Disappoin... | Disappointed. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Dan: Hey. Paul. Thanks for coming on this hunting trip with me. When my friend came down with the flu and couldn't make it, your sister wasn't going to let me go alone. You know, for safety reasons.
Paul: Yeah, well, as you know, I really don't like to hunt. [T... | Question: Which thing does NOT happen in the conversation?
- Paul wants to go back to their vehicle to get shells for his gun.
- Dan threatens to shoot Paul for his unwanted actions.
- They are able to take down a large deer. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Dan: Hey. Paul. Thanks for coming on this hunting trip with me. When my friend came down with the flu and couldn't make it, your sister wasn't going to let me go alone. You know, for safety reasons.
Paul: Yeah, well, as you know, I really don't like to hunt. [T... | They are able to take down a large deer. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm really surprised you got an A on the test; you didn't seem to have done a lot of reading.
W: Now you know why I never missed the lecture. | Question: What contributes to the woman's high score?
- Attending every lecture.
- Doing lots of homework.
- Reading very extensively. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm really surprised you got an A on the test; you didn't seem to have done a lot of reading.
W: Now you know why I never missed the lecture.
Question: What contributes to the woman's high score?
- Attending every lecture.
- Doing lots of homework.
- Re... | Attending every lecture. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get that under control?
M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around. | Question: What does the man mean?
- New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.
- Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.
- The quality of air will surely change for the better. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get that under control?
M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around.
Question: What does the man mean?
... | The quality of air will surely change for the better. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.
W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.
M: Yes, it's a matter... | Question: Why some people sent their children to private schools?
- Because they think state schools too crowded.
- Because they have enough money.
- Because they only have faith in these schools. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.
W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.
M: Yes, it's a matter... | Because they have enough money. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hi, Johanna! Are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday? A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It's the opening night. Free drinks and food!
W: Well, actually, I don't have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun! | Question: What did the man invite the woman to do on Sunday?
- Go to an art exhibition.
- Attend the opening night of a play.
- Dine out with an old friend. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Hi, Johanna! Are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday? A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It's the opening night. Free drinks and food!
W: Well, actually, I don't have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun!
Question... | Go to an art exhibition. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm really mad at Mom and Dad.
W: Why? What did they do?
M: I asked them for a leather jacket for my birthday, and they just got me this ugly raincoat.
W: Oh, come on! It's a beautiful raincoat.
M: I don't care! I wanted a leather jacket. I tried on Bill'... | Question: What did Mom and Dad give the boy for his birthday?
- A raincoat.
- A leather jacket.
- A pair of jeans. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm really mad at Mom and Dad.
W: Why? What did they do?
M: I asked them for a leather jacket for my birthday, and they just got me this ugly raincoat.
W: Oh, come on! It's a beautiful raincoat.
M: I don't care! I wanted a leather jacket. I tried on Bill'... | A raincoat. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: It seems you've burned yourself out.
M: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you.
W: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself.
M: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days.
W: Why have you been studying so hard?
M: I need ... | Question: What makes the man feel tired?
- Working in the sun.
- Carrying the woman's books.
- Going over his English. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: It seems you've burned yourself out.
M: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you.
W: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself.
M: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days.
W: Why have you been studying so hard?
M: I need ... | Going over his English. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?
M: Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?
W: Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your nam... | Question: Where does he want them to be delivered?
- To his office.
- To his house.
- To his club. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?
M: Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?
W: Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your nam... | To his house. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.
W: You can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory. | Question: What does the woman tell the man he must do?
- Read an article on political science.
- Present a different theory to the class.
- Read more than one article. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.
W: You can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.
Question: What does the woman tell the man he must do?
- Read an article on political science.
- Present a differe... | Read more than one article. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Do you like milk?
M: No, I don't. I don't like it at all. | Question: What are they talking about?
- About milk.
- About a film.
- About a song. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
W: Do you like milk?
M: No, I don't. I don't like it at all.
Question: What are they talking about?
- About milk.
- About a film.
- About a song. | About milk. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
F: What does Miss Jenkins do?
M: She's a nurse. | Question: Where should Miss Jenkins work in?
- A school.
- A hospital.
- A company. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
F: What does Miss Jenkins do?
M: She's a nurse.
Question: Where should Miss Jenkins work in?
- A school.
- A hospital.
- A company. | A hospital. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
F: I'm going to the Shanghai Grand Theatre. Where shall I get off?
M: At the next stop. | Question: Where does this dialogue probably take place?
- At the library.
- In the hospital.
- On a bus. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
F: I'm going to the Shanghai Grand Theatre. Where shall I get off?
M: At the next stop.
Question: Where does this dialogue probably take place?
- At the library.
- In the hospital.
- On a bus. | On a bus. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Before making out a plan for sightseeing trips for you, I'd be glad to know if you have anything special in mind that you'd like to see.
W: Well, as a matter of fact, we were discussing this question last night. We all spoke of the Great Wall, one of the sev... | Question: Where does the woman specially want to visit?
- The Summer Palace and the Great Wall.
- The Summer Palace and the Ming Tombs.
- The Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Before making out a plan for sightseeing trips for you, I'd be glad to know if you have anything special in mind that you'd like to see.
W: Well, as a matter of fact, we were discussing this question last night. We all spoke of the Great Wall, one of the sev... | The Summer Palace and the Great Wall. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.
Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know?
Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.
Ranae: Wow. You've really bee... | Question: Where is the restaurant located?
- 6
- 11
- 14 | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.
Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know?
Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.
Ranae: Wow. You've really bee... | 11 | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?
Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.
Man: What do you mean?
Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her a... | Question: What did his girlfriend do to Brandon?
- She threw his books in the toilet.
- She hit him hard in the face.
- She crashed his car into a wall. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?
Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.
Man: What do you mean?
Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her a... | She hit him hard in the face. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: How are you doing with your essay, Mary?
W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it. | Question: What do we learn from this conversation?
- The man thought the essay was easy.
- The woman had a hard time writing the essay.
- The woman thought the essay was easy. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: How are you doing with your essay, Mary?
W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it.
Question: What do we learn from this conversation?
- The man thought the essay was easy.
- The woman had a hard time writing the essay.
- The woman thou... | The woman had a hard time writing the essay. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
A: Good morning. Do you have any tickets left for this evening's performance?
B: Let me just have a look. Well, there're a few seats left in the front stalls. How many tickets do you want?
A: Just two.
B: Yes, I can give you two in the third row. They are 39 ... | Question: What's the total cost of the tickets?
- 78
- 39
- 36 | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
A: Good morning. Do you have any tickets left for this evening's performance?
B: Let me just have a look. Well, there're a few seats left in the front stalls. How many tickets do you want?
A: Just two.
B: Yes, I can give you two in the third row. They are 39 ... | 78 | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: So how were your schooldays when you were a child, Joan?
W: Well, from seven to twelve I went to a school in Belgium.
M: In Belgium? How come?
W: It was my father's idea. One of his friends was sending his daughter, and my father wanted to impress his frie... | Question: What does the woman think was a good thing at school?
- Learning manners.
- Studying by herself.
- Going to church before class. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: So how were your schooldays when you were a child, Joan?
W: Well, from seven to twelve I went to a school in Belgium.
M: In Belgium? How come?
W: It was my father's idea. One of his friends was sending his daughter, and my father wanted to impress his frie... | Learning manners. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: What did you do after high school?
W: I took a year off and went traveling. What about you?
M: That sounds exciting. I just went straight to university afterwards. | Question: What did the man do after high school?
- He went traveling.
- He took a year off.
- He went to university. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: What did you do after high school?
W: I took a year off and went traveling. What about you?
M: That sounds exciting. I just went straight to university afterwards.
Question: What did the man do after high school?
- He went traveling.
- He took a year of... | He went to university. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Are men's suits on the seventh floor?
W: NO, they are here, on sixth. Seventh are house wares. | Question: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
- In a ware house.
- In a gas station.
- In a department store. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: Are men's suits on the seventh floor?
W: NO, they are here, on sixth. Seventh are house wares.
Question: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
- In a ware house.
- In a gas station.
- In a department store. | In a department store. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I wonder if Suzy will be here by 5 o'clock.
W: Her husband said she left home at 4:30. She should be here at 5:15. | Question: What time did Suzy leave home?
- 4:30.
- 5:00.
- 5:15. | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I wonder if Suzy will be here by 5 o'clock.
W: Her husband said she left home at 4:30. She should be here at 5:15.
Question: What time did Suzy leave home?
- 4:30.
- 5:00.
- 5:15. | 4:30. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm not feeling so well.
W: Get some rest and take these three times a day and you should feel better. If you don't, come back and see me. | Question: Who is the man possibly talking to?
- A doctor.
- A teacher.
- His mother | Read the following conversation and answer the question.
M: I'm not feeling so well.
W: Get some rest and take these three times a day and you should feel better. If you don't, come back and see me.
Question: Who is the man possibly talking to?
- A doctor.
- A teacher.
- His mother | A doctor. | dream_read_the_following_conversation_and_answer_the_question |
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