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[ "M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?", "W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.", "M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?", "W: Sure, it's 219.", "M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?", "W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.", "M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?", "W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.", "M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?", "W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.", "M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.", "W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.", "M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!" ]

[ "On September 15.", "On September 16.", "On September 23." ]

[ "M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?", "W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.", "M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?", "W: Sure, it's 219.", "M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?", "W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.", "M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?", "W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.", "M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?", "W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.", "M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.", "W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.", "M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!" ]

[ "$179.", "$199.", "$219." ]

[ "W: Can I have two 50-cent stamps?", "M: Here you are." ]

[ "In a shop.", "In a library.", "In a post office." ]

[ "M: The University is going to hold an interesting competition on computer programming. Many of my friends have signed up for it. How about you?", "W: Do you think I could ever win anything if I took part in it?" ]

[ "She lacks confidence in herself.", "She is not interested in computer programming.", "She has never signed up for any competition before." ]

[ "M: Did you come to work on time?", "W: No, I came late because my car had broke down on the way." ]

[ "Heavy traffic.", "Missing the bus.", "Car trouble." ]

[ "M: Do you know the girl over there, who is talking with Dr Smith?", "W: She looks something like my colleague Lucy, but it can't be because Lucy is on holiday in France." ]

[ "She is Lucy.", "She can't be Lucy because Lucy is on holiday.", "She is from France." ]

[ "M: Let's try to get two seats near the stage.", "W: Listen, we'll be lucky enough if we can get any tickets." ]

[ "He thinks that the tickets near the stage have been sold out-", "He doesn't want to sit near the stage.", "He means it is not easy at all to get tickets." ]

[ "W: Excuse me. Do you have the time?", "M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast." ]

[ "It is a little after 1:15.", "It is 15 minutes faster.", "It is a little before 1:15." ]

[ "W: Some people are always after large, short-term profits. And they become victims of financial tricks.", "M: Well, they should know that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is." ]

[ "Risks may exist when they chase high profits in a short time.", "It's feasible for people to be after large short-term profits.", "No one can avoid being victims of financial tricks." ]

[ "W: Why are you interested in our company?", "M: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.", "W: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?", "M: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.", "W: But you have no experience for this job.", "M: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.", "W: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?", "M: No. What is the monthly salary?", "W: 800 yuan per month.", "M: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?", "W: Not at all." ]

[ "Interviewer and interviewee.", "Employer and employee.", "Manager and secretary." ]

[ "W: Why are you interested in our company?", "M: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.", "W: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?", "M: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.", "W: But you have no experience for this job.", "M: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.", "W: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?", "M: No. What is the monthly salary?", "W: 800 yuan per month.", "M: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?", "W: Not at all." ]

[ "He has got the required knowledge.", "He wanted to have better chances for development.", "He thought he could be hired by the company." ]

[ "W: Why are you interested in our company?", "M: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.", "W: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?", "M: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.", "W: But you have no experience for this job.", "M: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.", "W: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?", "M: No. What is the monthly salary?", "W: 800 yuan per month.", "M: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?", "W: Not at all." ]

[ "Because he has no work experience.", "Because it's the easiest way to get the job.", "Because he doesn't meet the job requirement." ]

[ "M: According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 70 percent in literature.", "W: Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature." ]

[ "Literature.", "History.", "Mathematics." ]

[ "W: Advertising on TV will cost a lot of money than on newspaper.", "M: But for a new product, such expenses are absolutely necessary." ]

[ "It's necessary.", "It's quick.", "It's cheap." ]

[ "M: Hi, Susan, Where were you at lunch time?", "W: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my stomach for food.", "M: I never have that problem. So where were you?", "W: My science class ran over." ]

[ "She tried to solve the problem.", "She had a chat with her classmate.", "She stayed at the classroom." ]

[ "W: I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?", "M: Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero." ]

[ "Warm.", "Cool.", "Cold." ]

[ "W: This is my house. You can't do anything against my wishes. You can't put your feet on my chairs. You can't stay out late at night. You can't ask friends to dinner in the house. You must pay me at the beginning of every month but not at the end.", "M: OK. I won't do anything against your wishes." ]

[ "Husband and wife.", "Renter and house owner.", "Mother and son." ]

[ "W: Let's get started. Where were we last class?", "M: We learned the dialogue on Page 40.", "W: Have you all memorized it?", "M: Yes, we have.", "W: All right. Now, go on to Unit 5. Listen carefully to the tape,and then finish the questions.", "M: Do we have to do them?", "W: I'm afraid you have to." ]

[ "She is a hostess.", "She is a student.", "She is a teacher." ]

[ "W: Let's get started. Where were we last class?", "M: We learned the dialogue on Page 40.", "W: Have you all memorized it?", "M: Yes, we have.", "W: All right. Now, go on to Unit 5. Listen carefully to the tape,and then finish the questions.", "M: Do we have to do them?", "W: I'm afraid you have to." ]

[ "Listen to the tape.", "Memorize the dialogue.", "Finish the questions." ]

[ "M: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?", "W: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.", "M: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.", "W: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!", "M: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.", "W: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.", "M: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything." ]

[ "A burger.", "Bacon jam.", "A cheese sandwich." ]

[ "M: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?", "W: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.", "M: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.", "W: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!", "M: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.", "W: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.", "M: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything." ]

[ "Working.", "Having breakfast.", "Enjoying a morning coffee." ]

[ "M: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?", "W: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.", "M: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.", "W: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!", "M: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.", "W: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.", "M: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything." ]

[ "So there will be food left.", "Since they're already late.", "So they won't miss too much work." ]

[ "F: Don't you think the radio is too noisy?", "M: Yes, ask Lucy to turn it down." ]

[ "To turn on the radio.", "To turn off the radio.", "To turn down the radio." ]

[ "Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?", "Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.", "Man: What do you mean?", "Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...", "Man: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?", "Woman: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.", "Man: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?", "Woman: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.", "Man: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.", "Woman: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...", "Man: So, what are you going to do about it?", "Woman: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...", "Man: Yeah, I can see that.", "Woman: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.", "Man: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?", "Woman: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.", "Man: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.", "Woman: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.", "Man: Alright, thanks." ]

[ "was using drugs", "liked another boy", "was moving away" ]

[ "Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?", "Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.", "Man: What do you mean?", "Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...", "Man: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?", "Woman: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.", "Man: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?", "Woman: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.", "Man: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.", "Woman: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...", "Man: So, what are you going to do about it?", "Woman: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...", "Man: Yeah, I can see that.", "Woman: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.", "Man: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?", "Woman: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.", "Man: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.", "Woman: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.", "Man: Alright, thanks." ]

[ "She threw his books in the toilet.", "She hit him hard in the face.", "She crashed his car into a wall." ]

[ "Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?", "Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.", "Man: What do you mean?", "Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...", "Man: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?", "Woman: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.", "Man: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?", "Woman: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.", "Man: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.", "Woman: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...", "Man: So, what are you going to do about it?", "Woman: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...", "Man: Yeah, I can see that.", "Woman: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.", "Man: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?", "Woman: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.", "Man: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.", "Woman: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.", "Man: Alright, thanks." ]

[ "she would burn up his car", "her friends would hurt him badly", "she would say bad things about him" ]

[ "Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?", "Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.", "Man: What do you mean?", "Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...", "Man: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?", "Woman: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.", "Man: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?", "Woman: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.", "Man: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.", "Woman: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...", "Man: So, what are you going to do about it?", "Woman: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...", "Man: Yeah, I can see that.", "Woman: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.", "Man: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?", "Woman: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.", "Man: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.", "Woman: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.", "Man: Alright, thanks." ]

[ "leave bad comments on her Facebook page", "forget about the whole thing", "tell the police about the problem" ]

[ "Man: Hey. How are you doing these days?", "Woman: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.", "Man: What do you mean?", "Woman: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...", "Man: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?", "Woman: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.", "Man: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?", "Woman: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.", "Man: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.", "Woman: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...", "Man: So, what are you going to do about it?", "Woman: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...", "Man: Yeah, I can see that.", "Woman: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.", "Man: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?", "Woman: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.", "Man: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.", "Woman: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.", "Man: Alright, thanks." ]

[ "People should avoid using harmful drugs.", "We shouldn't abuse other people.", "People need to respect other people's property." ]

[ "M: What are you going to do this summer vacation?", "W: I want to have a trip to Beijing because I have never been there. But my mother wants me to stay at home and study since I am going to take the National Entrance Examination next year." ]

[ "The woman is going to have a trip this summer vacation.", "The woman is going to stay at home this summer vacation.", "The woman hasn't decided how to spend the summer vacation." ]

[ "M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?", "W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.", "M: Yeah, I see.", "W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.", "M: How do you open it?", "W: Well, you have to press the little button that says eject.", "M: This one here?", "W: That's right. That's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah. After you've clone that, then you load the cassette. Make sure that you've got the right side of the tape facing you and not away from you. Then you should close the cassette flap.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah, that's right. And then you must remember to press the play button to set it to work.", "M: That one on the right?", "W: Yes, that's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Right! It won't go clown unless you push hard.", "M: I know. Those old models are all like that.", "W: That's just what you must do.", "M: Yes. But how about this red thing here?", "W: That's the record switch. Be careful not to press it when you're playing, because if you do you'll wipe off whatever is on the tape.", "M: Oh, I see. So that's the record and this is the rewind.", "W: Exactly. If you want to rewind, then you have to press it down.", "M: And then stop it here.", "W: That's it. You've got it." ]

[ "That you open the recorder.", "That you get the power supply.", "That you get the right side of the tape facing you." ]

[ "M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?", "W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.", "M: Yeah, I see.", "W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.", "M: How do you open it?", "W: Well, you have to press the little button that says eject.", "M: This one here?", "W: That's right. That's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah. After you've clone that, then you load the cassette. Make sure that you've got the right side of the tape facing you and not away from you. Then you should close the cassette flap.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah, that's right. And then you must remember to press the play button to set it to work.", "M: That one on the right?", "W: Yes, that's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Right! It won't go clown unless you push hard.", "M: I know. Those old models are all like that.", "W: That's just what you must do.", "M: Yes. But how about this red thing here?", "W: That's the record switch. Be careful not to press it when you're playing, because if you do you'll wipe off whatever is on the tape.", "M: Oh, I see. So that's the record and this is the rewind.", "W: Exactly. If you want to rewind, then you have to press it down.", "M: And then stop it here.", "W: That's it. You've got it." ]

[ "Wipe off the sound on the tape.", "Play the recorder.", "Set the recorder to work." ]

[ "M: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?", "W: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.", "M: Yeah, I see.", "W: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.", "M: How do you open it?", "W: Well, you have to press the little button that says eject.", "M: This one here?", "W: That's right. That's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah. After you've clone that, then you load the cassette. Make sure that you've got the right side of the tape facing you and not away from you. Then you should close the cassette flap.", "M: Like that?", "W: Yeah, that's right. And then you must remember to press the play button to set it to work.", "M: That one on the right?", "W: Yes, that's it.", "M: Like that?", "W: Right! It won't go clown unless you push hard.", "M: I know. Those old models are all like that.", "W: That's just what you must do.", "M: Yes. But how about this red thing here?", "W: That's the record switch. Be careful not to press it when you're playing, because if you do you'll wipe off whatever is on the tape.", "M: Oh, I see. So that's the record and this is the rewind.", "W: Exactly. If you want to rewind, then you have to press it down.", "M: And then stop it here.", "W: That's it. You've got it." ]

[ "Pause button.", "Rewind button.", "Forward button." ]

[ "W: Sorry, sir, we are working on your order now and will be delivering it soon.", "M: Soon? How soon is soon?" ]

[ "Excited.", "Dissatisfied.", "Bored." ]

[ "W: Hey, why can't we go to see the play in Sunday?", "M: Because the weather report says it will be rainy on Sunday." ]

[ "Because it will be snowy.", "Because it will be rainy.", "Because it will be windy." ]

[ "M: I think one of my favorite places is a little jazz bar downtown called the Music Box.", "W: The Music Box?", "M: Yeah, it's a really popular place for office workers after hours and students, especially on weekends." ]

[ "It's a little jazz bar.", "It's where musicians play music at night.", "It's the woman's favorite place." ]

[ "W: Why don't you eat your apple?", "M: My teeth are bad." ]

[ "The apple is bad.", "The man's teeth are bad.", "The man doesn't like it." ]

[ "W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.", "M: He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often." ]

[ "He's been to Seattle many times.", "He has chaired a lot of conferences.", "He has a high position in his company." ]

[ "M: How do you like your neighbors?", "W: The old man looks very serious and I've never seen him smile. The old lady is so kind." ]

[ "He's kind to us.", "She often helps us.", "He never smiles to us." ]

[ "M: How much does one ticket cost?", "W: Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price." ]

[ "$ 1.", "$ 2.", "$ 3." ]

[ "F: Will you be free this evening?", "M: I'm afraid not. I'll have a maths test tomorrow." ]

[ "Go shopping.", "Review his work.", "Watch TV." ]

[ "W: Do you know Tom?", "W: Tom what?", "M: Tom Smith.", "W: No. But I know a Tim Smith.", "M: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?", "W: No, what happened then?", "M: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.", "W: Oh, come on. You are not telling a ghost story, are you?", "M: But he told me it was true. You see, his grandfather used to be an army officer during the war. And because he didn't return home after the war, everybody thought he had been killed in the war.", "W: But then, he suddenly appeared alive, like in those films.", "M: Exactly. Tom, oh no, Tim, told me that by chance he saw an old man at the railway station selling newspapers. And he was surprised to see someone like his grandfather in a picture he had seen. So naturally he went to the man and asked him whether his name was Smith. And the man, I mean, his grandfather, said yes, and after that everything happened just like a film.", "W: Amazing. But why didn't the old man go back to his hometown after the war?", "M: Well, that's another long story. I'll tell you later." ]

[ "A film.", "A real story.", "A ghost story." ]

[ "W: Do you know Tom?", "W: Tom what?", "M: Tom Smith.", "W: No. But I know a Tim Smith.", "M: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?", "W: No, what happened then?", "M: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.", "W: Oh, come on. You are not telling a ghost story, are you?", "M: But he told me it was true. You see, his grandfather used to be an army officer during the war. And because he didn't return home after the war, everybody thought he had been killed in the war.", "W: But then, he suddenly appeared alive, like in those films.", "M: Exactly. Tom, oh no, Tim, told me that by chance he saw an old man at the railway station selling newspapers. And he was surprised to see someone like his grandfather in a picture he had seen. So naturally he went to the man and asked him whether his name was Smith. And the man, I mean, his grandfather, said yes, and after that everything happened just like a film.", "W: Amazing. But why didn't the old man go back to his hometown after the war?", "M: Well, that's another long story. I'll tell you later." ]

[ "Tim.", "Tom.", "Smith." ]

[ "W: Do you know Tom?", "W: Tom what?", "M: Tom Smith.", "W: No. But I know a Tim Smith.", "M: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?", "W: No, what happened then?", "M: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.", "W: Oh, come on. You are not telling a ghost story, are you?", "M: But he told me it was true. You see, his grandfather used to be an army officer during the war. And because he didn't return home after the war, everybody thought he had been killed in the war.", "W: But then, he suddenly appeared alive, like in those films.", "M: Exactly. Tom, oh no, Tim, told me that by chance he saw an old man at the railway station selling newspapers. And he was surprised to see someone like his grandfather in a picture he had seen. So naturally he went to the man and asked him whether his name was Smith. And the man, I mean, his grandfather, said yes, and after that everything happened just like a film.", "W: Amazing. But why didn't the old man go back to his hometown after the war?", "M: Well, that's another long story. I'll tell you later." ]

[ "He had been wounded in the war.", "The man hasn't told the woman yet.", "He had to sell newspapers at the railway station." ]

[ "W: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?", "M: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend." ]

[ "The serious accident may leave Anna paralyzed.", "The man happened to see Anna fall on her back.", "The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while." ]

[ "W: Hello, glad to see you here!", "M: Me, too. How are you going these days?", "W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "W: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "M: Such as?", "W: Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "M: Can you think of any more examples?", "W: The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "W: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "M: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "W: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "M: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "M: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "W: Yes, sure.", "M: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "W: That's exactly what I mean.", "M: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]

[ "The connection between British and American English.", "The differences between British and American English.", "The difficulty in distinguishing British and American English." ]

[ "W: Hello, glad to see you here!", "M: Me, too. How are you going these days?", "W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "W: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "M: Such as?", "W: Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "M: Can you think of any more examples?", "W: The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "W: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "M: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "W: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "M: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "M: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "W: Yes, sure.", "M: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "W: That's exactly what I mean.", "M: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]

[ "It can not prevent people from understanding each other.", "It is important for English learners to realize the difference.", "It makes people feel difficult to communicate with each other." ]

[ "W: Hello, glad to see you here!", "M: Me, too. How are you going these days?", "W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "W: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "M: Such as?", "W: Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "M: Can you think of any more examples?", "W: The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "W: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "M: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "W: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "M: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "M: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "W: Yes, sure.", "M: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "W: That's exactly what I mean.", "M: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]

[ "To show differences between British and American English in pronunciation and meaning.", "To show she had difficulty understanding the whole movie.", "To show her dissatisfaction with the character in the movie." ]

[ "W: Hello, glad to see you here!", "M: Me, too. How are you going these days?", "W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "W: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "M: Such as?", "W: Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "M: Can you think of any more examples?", "W: The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "W: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "M: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "W: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "M: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "M: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "W: Yes, sure.", "M: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "W: That's exactly what I mean.", "M: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]

[ "They are totally different.", "They are practically the same.", "They are slightly different but interoperable." ]

[ "M: I don't understand why the neighbors are moving our so soon. They just moved into the flat last month.", "W: The landlord has refused to mend the thing he promised to before they moved in." ]

[ "They don't like the flat.", "They can't afford the high rent.", "The landlord doesn't keep his promise." ]

[ "W: It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.", "M: Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places." ]

[ "There will be heavy fog in all areas.", "There will be heavy rain by midnight.", "There will be fog in all areas by midnight." ]

[ "Susan: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.", "Julie: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.", "Susan: There's nothing to be frightened. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?", "Julie: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. But any accident in a flight will lead to tragedy.", "Susan: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?", "Julie: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once was enough.", "Susan: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.", "Julie: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast and at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.", "Susan: It's fine if you're a good sailor. But have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?", "Julie: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour. But in many eases I'd rather to be sea - sick than dead." ]

[ "Her family.", "Her husband.", "Her children." ]

[ "Susan: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.", "Julie: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.", "Susan: There's nothing to be frightened. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?", "Julie: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. But any accident in a flight will lead to tragedy.", "Susan: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?", "Julie: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once was enough.", "Susan: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.", "Julie: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast and at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.", "Susan: It's fine if you're a good sailor. But have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?", "Julie: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour. But in many eases I'd rather to be sea - sick than dead." ]

[ "By air.", "By bus.", "By train." ]

[ "Susan: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.", "Julie: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.", "Susan: There's nothing to be frightened. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?", "Julie: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. But any accident in a flight will lead to tragedy.", "Susan: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?", "Julie: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once was enough.", "Susan: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.", "Julie: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast and at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.", "Susan: It's fine if you're a good sailor. But have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?", "Julie: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour. But in many eases I'd rather to be sea - sick than dead." ]

[ "It is not very fast.", "It has no casualties.", "It can make you sea-sick." ]

[ "W: Stan, do you have a minute?", "M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.", "M: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?", "W: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.", "M: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.", "W: Good idea." ]

[ "Students.", "Teachers.", "Clerks." ]

[ "W: Stan, do you have a minute?", "M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.", "M: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?", "W: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.", "M: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.", "W: Good idea." ]

[ "Noise in the office.", "A new meeting room.", "The story of a workmate." ]

[ "W: Stan, do you have a minute?", "M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.", "M: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?", "W: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.", "M: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.", "W: Good idea." ]

[ "Talk to Jack openly.", "Move to another office.", "Ask for a meeting room." ]

[ "W: Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.", "M: Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then." ]

[ "On Thursday night.", "On Thursday morning.", "On tonight." ]

[ "W: I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come.", "M: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]

[ "Because Tom likes the woman.", "Because the man's mother likes him.", "Because Tom is the man's good friend." ]

[ "M: We are famous for our barbecue pork with rice. Would you like to have some?", "W: Er... I don't think so. I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork." ]

[ "A waiter.", "A butcher.", "A porter." ]

[ "W: I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.", "M: But this one is more comfortable for hot weather." ]

[ "The prettier one.", "The new one.", "The more comfortable one." ]

[ "F: Men have been to the moon in a spaceship. Is that right?", "M: Yes. But men have never traveled to other planets." ]

[ "To other planets.", "To the moon.", "Only on the earth." ]

[ "M: The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.", "W: Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town." ]

[ "She likes the new theatre in town.", "She expects the theatre to close down.", "She's surprised by the news." ]

[ "W: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "M: I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "W: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "M: Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.", "W: Is it good?", "M: Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...", "W: What are you going to do with all that?", "M: Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!", "W: You're not supposed to just copy the book.", "M: Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.", "W: He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.", "M: What is the point then?", "W: Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.", "M: Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that." ]

[ "Teacher and student.", "Mother and son.", "Schoolmates." ]

[ "W: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "M: I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "W: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "M: Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.", "W: Is it good?", "M: Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...", "W: What are you going to do with all that?", "M: Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!", "W: You're not supposed to just copy the book.", "M: Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.", "W: He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.", "M: What is the point then?", "W: Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.", "M: Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that." ]

[ "He didn't hand in his project on schedule.", "His project was not what he was supposed to write.", "He was not supposed to finish his project by copying." ]

[ "W: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "M: I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "W: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "M: Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.", "W: Is it good?", "M: Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...", "W: What are you going to do with all that?", "M: Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!", "W: You're not supposed to just copy the book.", "M: Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.", "W: He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.", "M: What is the point then?", "W: Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.", "M: Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that." ]

[ "He will hand in his project right now.", "He will probably write his own project.", "He will report the woman to Mr. Harper." ]

[ "M: Are you interested in music?", "W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "W: You play the piano, don't you?", "M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.", "W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.", "M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.", "W: I'd love to." ]

[ "Classical music.", "Rock music.", "Jazz." ]

[ "M: Are you interested in music?", "W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "W: You play the piano, don't you?", "M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.", "W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.", "M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.", "W: I'd love to." ]

[ "The woman.", "The man.", "The man's wife." ]

[ "M: Are you interested in music?", "W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "W: You play the piano, don't you?", "M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.", "W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.", "M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.", "W: I'd love to." ]

[ "Some day in the future.", "This weekend.", "This month." ]

[ "M: It was the third time Rodger had phoned me to say he had a new job.", "W: It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays." ]

[ "Young people are too quick in making decisions.", "Young people seldom stay long on thesame job.", "Young people lose their jobs easily." ]

[ "W: What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren't any toys at all. Where have you put them?", "M: Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. The old lady must have taken ours bymistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant." ]

[ "The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much.", "An old lady took the couple's suitcasefor her own.", "The couple's suitcase was stolen inthe restaurant." ]

[ "M: So how is your new roommate?", "W: She really makes me angry.", "M: What happened?", "W: She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude." ]

[ "The woman does not get along well with the man.", "The woman does not get along well with her roommate.", "The man will talk with the woman's roommate." ]

[ "F: What a terrible day!", "M: Yes, I feel like in fire!" ]

[ "Hot", "Cold", "Warm" ]

[ "W: When did you start your work last night?", "M: I began to work after the TV news finished." ]

[ "Before TV news.", "After TV news.", "We don't know." ]

[ "W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?", "M: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet." ]

[ "The woman possesses a natural talent for art.", "He doesn't like abstract paintings.", "He isn't good at abstract thinking." ]

[ "M: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "W: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "M: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "W: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.", "M: Are you going to join in the big race next month?", "W: I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?", "M: Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.", "W: OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye." ]

[ "By car.", "By running.", "By bus." ]

[ "M: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "W: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "M: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "W: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.", "M: Are you going to join in the big race next month?", "W: I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?", "M: Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.", "W: OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye." ]

[ "Free.", "Peaceful.", "Tired." ]

[ "M: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "W: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "M: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "W: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.", "M: Are you going to join in the big race next month?", "W: I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?", "M: Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.", "W: OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye." ]

[ "Run to work.", "Run at a gym.", "Run around a park." ]

[ "W: If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project, maybe he'll give us a few more days.", "M: Let's not push our luck, OK?" ]

[ "They shouldn't ask for too much.", "They should ask for three weeks to do the work.", "They shouldn't push the projector buttons." ]

[ "W: Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.", "M: More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students." ]

[ "At a theatre.", "At a booking office.", "At a restaurant." ]

[ "W: Could you please turn down your TV a little?", "M: Sorry! Are you still preparing for the final exam?" ]

[ "She didn't want to watch TV.", "Her study was disturbe", "She wanted to listen to the radio." ]

[ "Man: Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.", "Woman: Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat." ]

[ "They are under the chair by the television.", "They are under the chair with the rubbish.", "They are by the door with the rubbish." ]

[ "W: Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "M: I just had a terrible experience.", "W: Did you have an accident?", "M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "W: How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this man to the police.", "M: Before I realized what had happened, the car was gone.", "W: Drivers like that should be punished by the police.", "M: I agree. I won't forget this for a long time.", "W: I am sure you won't.", "M: Yes,from now on I won't cross the street reading my newspaper. I'll have to watch where I'm going, since there are dangerous drivers like that one on the road." ]

[ "Because he was too tired.", "Because he was injured in a traffic accident.", "Because he was almost hit by a car and felt frightened." ]

[ "W: Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "M: I just had a terrible experience.", "W: Did you have an accident?", "M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "W: How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this man to the police.", "M: Before I realized what had happened, the car was gone.", "W: Drivers like that should be punished by the police.", "M: I agree. I won't forget this for a long time.", "W: I am sure you won't.", "M: Yes,from now on I won't cross the street reading my newspaper. I'll have to watch where I'm going, since there are dangerous drivers like that one on the road." ]

[ "To take the driver's license away.", "To report the driver to the police.", "To be more careful next time." ]

[ "W: Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "M: I just had a terrible experience.", "W: Did you have an accident?", "M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "W: How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this man to the police.", "M: Before I realized what had happened, the car was gone.", "W: Drivers like that should be punished by the police.", "M: I agree. I won't forget this for a long time.", "W: I am sure you won't.", "M: Yes,from now on I won't cross the street reading my newspaper. I'll have to watch where I'm going, since there are dangerous drivers like that one on the road." ]

[ "He was reading a newspaper.", "He was thinking something important.", "He was doing nothing but walking." ]

[ "W: What's the noise?", "M: That's the boys playing football." ]

[ "At home.", "In the classroom.", "On the playground." ]

[ "M: Today's the last day that Harry Potter is on. We planned to go and see it after school.", "W: I'd love to, but Professor Brian wants to speak with me." ]

[ "See the movie with the man.", "See Professor Brian.", "See Harry Potter." ]

[ "W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "W: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "M: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "W: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "M: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "W: Thanks, Dennis." ]

[ "Interviewer and interviewee.", "Club owner and customer.", "Driver and passenger." ]

[ "W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "W: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "M: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "W: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "M: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "W: Thanks, Dennis." ]

[ "Have cold drinks.", "Drive the bus.", "Cook food." ]

[ "W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "W: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "M: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "W: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "M: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "W: Thanks, Dennis." ]

[ "Bring their VIP cards.", "Get dressed smartly.", "Book clubs in advance." ]

[ "W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "W: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "M: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "W: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "M: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "W: Thanks, Dennis." ]

[ "Control the number of people.", "Avoid wearing jeans and sports shoes.", "Inform him of the booking time." ]

[ "W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.", "M: Fine.", "W: Will 5:20 be all right?", "M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?", "W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.", "M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.", "W: Then what about 6:15?", "M: Well, that's fine." ]

[ "He can't spare the time.", "The clinic will be closed.", "Dr. Milton won't come to work." ]

[ "W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.", "M: Fine.", "W: Will 5:20 be all right?", "M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?", "W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.", "M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.", "W: Then what about 6:15?", "M: Well, that's fine." ]

[ "From Monday to Friday.", "On weekdays except Thursday.", "During the whole week." ]

[ "W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.", "M: Fine.", "W: Will 5:20 be all right?", "M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?", "W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.", "M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.", "W: Then what about 6:15?", "M: Well, that's fine." ]

[ "5:30 p. m., Wednesday.", "6:15 p. m., Wednesday.", "6:15 p. m., Thursday." ]

[ "Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?", "Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.", "Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.", "Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.", "Boy: Let's see ... allowance.", "Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?", "Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.", "Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?", "Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.", "Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?", "Boy: Umm.", "Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand?", "Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun.", "Dad: Okay. What else can you do?", "Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.", "Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?", "Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.", "Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?", "Boy: Like a Game Boy?", "Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say.", "Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)", "Dad: [Laughing]" ]

[ "Using it is a simply a waste of time.", "His son needs to play with friends instead.", "The game system costs too much." ]

[ "Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?", "Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.", "Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.", "Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.", "Boy: Let's see ... allowance.", "Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?", "Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.", "Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?", "Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.", "Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?", "Boy: Umm.", "Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand?", "Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun.", "Dad: Okay. What else can you do?", "Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.", "Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?", "Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.", "Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?", "Boy: Like a Game Boy?", "Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say.", "Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)", "Dad: [Laughing]" ]

[ "$1.25", "$5.00", "$7.50" ]

[ "Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?", "Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.", "Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.", "Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.", "Boy: Let's see ... allowance.", "Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?", "Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.", "Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?", "Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.", "Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?", "Boy: Umm.", "Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand?", "Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun.", "Dad: Okay. What else can you do?", "Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.", "Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?", "Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.", "Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?", "Boy: Like a Game Boy?", "Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say.", "Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)", "Dad: [Laughing]" ]

[ "He has to get good grades in school.", "The boy needs to get his chores done.", "He doesn't have to do anything." ]

[ "Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?", "Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.", "Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.", "Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.", "Boy: Let's see ... allowance.", "Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?", "Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.", "Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?", "Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.", "Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?", "Boy: Umm.", "Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand?", "Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun.", "Dad: Okay. What else can you do?", "Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.", "Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?", "Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.", "Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?", "Boy: Like a Game Boy?", "Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say.", "Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)", "Dad: [Laughing]" ]

[ "delivering newspapers door-to-door", "selling lemonade to people passing by", "collecting empty cans from the trash" ]

[ "Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?", "Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.", "Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.", "Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.", "Boy: Let's see ... allowance.", "Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?", "Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.", "Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?", "Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.", "Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?", "Boy: Umm.", "Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand?", "Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun.", "Dad: Okay. What else can you do?", "Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.", "Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?", "Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.", "Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?", "Boy: Like a Game Boy?", "Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say.", "Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)", "Dad: [Laughing]" ]

[ "The father is going to help buy the Game Boy for his son.", "The boy feels some disappointment and surprise.", "The boy no longer wants a Game Boy." ]

[ "F: What was the party like last night, Jim?", "M: Not too bad." ]

[ "Very good.", "Very bad.", "Just so so." ]

[ "F: How far is your school?", "M: It's about 15 minutes bus ride." ]

[ "50 minutes.", "15 minutes.", "5 minutes." ]