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In this task you are given a small conversation between two persons and 4 options on how the conversation should continue. Your job is to choose the most reasonable option. The conversation and the options are separated by a newline character. Each dialogue in the conversation are separated by a comma. F and M indicate female and male, respectively.
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M: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon. ,F: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning. ,M: Oh, I thought about moving to. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today. ,F: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity? 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: That means $35 will cost to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago. (C) M: Today, as five years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $20 for 2 months. (D) M: Electricity is cheaper today. 5 years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $40 for 2 months.
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A


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M: My history professor says I should think about a job in politics, but I don't think I'd make a good politician. ,F: Why not? ,M: You know me. I'm not good at dealing with people and politicians have to work with people all the time. ,F: That's true. So what do you think you want to do? ,M: I think I will be a good artist. I love painting pictures. ,F: That reminds me of a problem I'm having. You know my parents have a restaurant, right? They want me to be the manager. ,M: And you want to? ,F: No way. A restaurant manager has to manage other people. It would be terrible. I'm too disorganized. Honestly, I want to be a teacher because I like working with kids and I'm good at it.
(A) M: That's true, I remember you are really good at working with kids. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: I don't think you can be a good teacher since you are not good at working with kids. (D) M: I agree. You have what it takes to be an artist, you are so good at painting pictures.
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A


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M: Good evening, what can I do for you? ,F: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume. ,M: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely. ,F: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems. ,M: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How about this one? It sells very well. ,F: Umm, it smells good. How much is it? ,M: 400 yuan per bottle. And if you buy 2 bottles at the same time, you can get a 10% discount. We have other special offers as well. If you buy lipstick or face cream, you can get a free gift. ,F: Thanks. I just need perfume when I want to buy lipstick I will come here again.
(A) M: Sure. Thanks for coming to our store. Here are your perfume and lipstick. (B) M: Sure. Thanks for coming to our store. (C) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) M: Please finish your work on time.
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B