user: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: Hi, Kevin. How is it going?  M: Ah, not so great.  W: What's wrong?  M: I've got a big problem with the Shakespeare course which is required for my major.  W: Is that all filled up?  M: No, there's plenty of room, but I have to take the starter course before I can take Professor Miller's Shakespeare course. It is only offered in the evening.  W: You don't like evening classes?  M: That's not the point. I work in the cafe every evening. I need the money to pay my tuition.  W: You can ask someone that could switch hours with you. Maybe just switch a couple of evenings since the course probably only meets two times a week.  M: I wish I could. My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And he'll hit the ceiling if I ask to change again.  W: Wait a minute. I have an idea. Have you checked the course over at the community college? They might offer an introductory course during the day.  M: That's a great idea. I'm free this afternoon. I'll go over and check it out.  W: Their courses are actually cheaper.  M: Thanks for your advice. I'll let you know what happens.  W: Sure. Good luck!  Question: What will the man do?   - Give up his job at the cafe.  - Check the course at another college.  - Change his work hours with his friend.
Check the course at another college.

Read the following conversation and answer the question.  F: Have you lived here before you went to work?  M: Yes, I have lived here since I was born. I have lived here for thirty years.  Question: How old is the man?   - He is twenty years old.  - He is thirty years old.  - He is forty years old.
He is thirty years old.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  F: What is your full name, please?  M: My full name is Robert Thomas Brown.  Question: What is the man's family name?   - Brown.  - Thomas.  - Robert.
A: Brown.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: Would you mind turning down the radio, Andre?  M: Sorry, I didn't know it was bothering you.  W: Not me, but the baby in bed.  Question: What is the baby doing now?   - Perhaps the baby is playing.  - Perhaps the baby is sleeping.  - Perhaps the baby is listening to the radio.
Answer: Perhaps the baby is sleeping.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: I'm sorry, sir. I didn't finish the job as required.  M: Oh, no, Sally, don't say sorry. Anyway, You've tried your best.  Question: What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?   - Employer and employee.  - Next door neighbors.  - Two good friends.
**Answer**
Employer and employee.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  Merchant: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?  Customer: Uh, I'm just looking.  Merchant: Well, how about a ring for someone special?  Customer: There IS no one special.  Merchant: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only.  Customer: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked.  Merchant: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you.  Customer: Hum. Let me take a look at it.  Merchant: Sure.  Customer: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass.  Merchant: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's.  Customer: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd ... Ah, these records are scratched.  Merchant: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal!  Customer: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them.  Merchant: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even.  Customer: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway.  Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer.  Customer: Huh ... I'll think about it.  Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase.  Customer: Now what am I going to do with a vase?  Merchant: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her... and this ring would look great with it.  Customer: Oh, I'll stick with the records.  Question: From the conversation, what does the customer probably purchase from the merchant in the end?   - only records  - only a vase  - some records and a vase


assistant: A: only records