Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house! W: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in? M: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys? W: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow? M: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers? W: Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you. M: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation! Question: When does the conversation take place? - On Thursday. - On the weekend. - On Friday.
On Thursday.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Would you mind taking your feet off the desk, Bill? M: Sorry, but I was very comfortable. W: But do you put your feet on your own desk? M: No, never. I don't want to mark my desk. W: Well, would you please keep my desk clean? M: Aren't you going to sell it? W: Yes, but who wants a badly marked one? Question: Where did the man put his feet? - On the woman's desk. - On his desk. - On the floor.
On the woman's desk.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Car Salesman: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she? Woman: Well ... Car Salesman: Do you want to take her a test ride? Woman: Well ... Um. How old is it? Car Salesman: Well, it's only three years old? Woman: And what's the mileage? Car Salesman: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles. Woman: 75,000 miles? That's quite a bit for a car that's only three years old. Car Salesman: Well, once you're in the driver's seat, you'll fall in love with her. Get in. Woman: Ugh ... Uh, I can't seem to get the door open. [Ah, it's okay.] It could be broken. Car Salesman: Ah, just give her a little tap. Ugh. Now she's opened. Woman: Great. A door I have to beat up to open. Car Salesman: Hey. Get in and start her up. [Woman tries to start the car ...] Car Salesman: [Um] Well, it's probably the battery. I know she has enough gas in her, and I had our mechanic check her out just yesterday. Try it again. Woman: Uh. It sounds a little rough to me. [Well ...] How much is this minivan anyway? Car Salesman: Oh. It's a real bargain today and tomorrow only at $15,775, plus you get the extended warranty covering defects, wear, and tear beyond the normal maintenance on the vehicle for an extra $500 for the next 30,000 miles. [Oh ...] with a few minor exclusions. Woman: Like ...? Car Salesman: Well, I mean, it covers everything except for the battery, and light bulbs, and brake drums, exhaust system, trim and moldings, upholstery and carpet, paint, tires ... Well, a short list, you know. Woman: Uh. Well, almost $16,000 is a little out of my price range, plus the seats covers are torn a little. Car Salesman: Well, hey, I might be able to talk the manager into lowering the price another two hundred dollars, but that's about all. Woman: No thanks. I think I'll just keep looking. Question: How old is the minivan the woman is looking at? - three years old - five years old - seven years old
A: three years old

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What are you doing with two computers on your desk? You can't possibly be using both. W: Sure I can. It's something I learned from reading about Bill Gates. I've found that I can increase my productivity like this. Question: Why is the woman using two computers? - She is reading about Bill Gates. - She wants to be more efficient. - She just came up with the idea herself.
Answer: She wants to be more efficient.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What are you doing, Mary? W: I am cooking the dinner, John. M: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today. W: What? How about the people in the building? M: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed. W: It must have taken the fire fighters a long time to put it out. M: Yes, they spent about five hours putting it out. Hm, what a strange smell! W: Oh, I forgot the food cooking on the fire! M: Be quick! Turn the gas off. You should be careful next rime, otherwise you'd have our house on fire! Question: What advice does John give Mary? - He advises her to cook more quickly. - He advises her to be careful of the fire. - He advises her not to turn the gas off.
**Answer**
He advises her to be careful of the fire.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, I'm Mary, but have we met before? M: No, I'm new here. I just started working for this company. Question: What can we learn about the man from the conversation? - He's the boss. - He's a visitor. - He's a new employee.
A: He's a new employee.