user: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  M: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?  W: This evening.  M: How are you getting there, by air or by train?  W: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.  M: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?  W: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off.  M: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday?  W: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back.  M: OK. Good luck and have a good trip!  W: Thanks. Goodbye!  Question: How long does it take her to Beijing?   - Four hours.  - Fourteen hours.  - Four days.
Fourteen hours.

Read the following conversation and answer the question.  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.  Question: What can we learn from the conversation?   - 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.
The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  M: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called "Computer Country". Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?  W: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.  M: What was the most difficult part of your job?  W: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.  M: That's how we feel here too. How long did you work there?  W: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.  M: And why did you leave?  W: My husband has been transferred to Boston. And I understand your company has an opening there too.  M: Yes, that's right. We do. But the position won't start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you?  W: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few weeks. So we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents.  M: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?  W: I know that your company has a great reputation, and a wonderful product. I've thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.  M: Well I'm glad you did.  Question: When can the woman start to work if she gets the job?   - Right away.  - In two months.  - Early next month.
A: Early next month.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?  M: I think your mom is a little too selfish! Plus, I don't really think "Betty Bettson" sounds like a name I'd want to have.  W: OK. I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much, either. I really love the name Laura, though.  M: That's nice. But I think we should give her a really strong name so she's tough. How about Helga or Josephine?  W: Those names make me think of unattractive women! Helga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm!  M: That's the idea! I don't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter. I want her to be able to stand up to people, especially any boys who might try to look at her.  W: I don't think a name has that much power, dear.  M: OK. I see your point. I'll just have to take care of the boys myself. I know this baby is going to be beautiful!  W: That's right. Let's not give her an ugly name! How about something more elegant, like Victoria?  M: I like that!  Question: What is the woman's attitude toward names?   - All girls' names are attractive.  - Babies should be named after relatives.  - Names don't influence personality.
Answer: Names don't influence personality.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: How do you like the car I just bought?  M: Well, it seems to run well, but I think it needs a new paint job.  Question: What does the man think of the car?   - It looks quite new.  - It needs to be repaired.  - It looks old, but it runs well.
**Answer**
It looks old, but it runs well.

Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: How much is that handbag in the window? Is it 5 dollars?  M: It can't be. It's made of leather, not plastic.  Question: Where are the speakers now?   - At a department store.  - At a ticket of office.  - At a cleaner's.


assistant: At a department store.