user: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: It's a beautiful day today. What about going swimming?  M: Any other time would be great. But today I'm preparing for an English exam.  Question: Can the man go swimming that day?   - Yes, he can.  - No, he can't.  - We have no idea.
No, he can't.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: What can I do for you, sir?  M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.  W: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys.  M: The black one looks nice. How much is it?  W: Twenty-five dollars.  M: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive.  W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper.  M: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size?  W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week?  M: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks.  Question: What will the man buy at last?   - A black jacket.  - A blue jacket.  - Nothing.
(Answer)
A blue jacket.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: You look rather pale, Mr. Williams. Aren't you feeling well?  M: It's nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.  W: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?  M: No, I think it's something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.  W: Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street? Opened only two weeks ago?  M: As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask?  W: Because Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too.  M: That's interesting. Maybe the health authorities should look into the matter.  W: That's what I think. Two people with similar problems in such a short time can't just be coincidence!  Question: When did the man begin to feel sick?   - Yesterday afternoon.  - Last night.  - This morning.
Ans: Last night.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question.  M: Did you mind coming back by coach instead of by train?  W: No, we didn't mind at all. It took a lot longer, but it was very comfortableand it was much cheaper.  Question: How did the woman feel about coming back by coach?   - She felt it was tiring.  - She felt it was very nice.  - She thought it took less time.
(A).
She felt it was very nice.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question.  M: Excuse me. Are you waiting to buy today's film tickets?  W: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.  M: Have you been here long?  W: About 45 minutes. I've moved forward a total about 3 feet.  M: Oh...  W: Not at all. A young couple who have been waited for one hour ahead of me finally gave up and left.  M: Does anyone know what caused the delay?  W: There are just not enough people selling tickets this afternoon.  M: I guess I should have come before lunch.  W: Maybe you would meet the same thing because many people have been looking forward to it for a long time.  M: Maybe it's true.  Question: What causes the delay of selling the tickets?   - The computer doesn't work well.  - Some of the people there jump the queue.  - Few people sell the tickets.

Ans:Few people sell the tickets.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash.  Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway?  Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days.  Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded.  Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off.  Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses?  Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan.  Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment?  Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city.  Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area?  Ron: Yeah, I guess.  Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month?  Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do.  Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home.  Ron: Well, I guess I could.  Nancy: And entertainment?  Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons.  Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars?  Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so.  Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You...  Question: Which sentence best describes the man's dining practices?   - He tries to go out to eat every night.  - He doesn't know how to cook very well.  - He prefers to eat alone.
Ans:

assistant: He doesn't know how to cook very well.