Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps? M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. W: Ten years old? So you have loved it for 9 years. M: Yeah, it's really an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840. W: Really? I didn't know that. What's on the first postage stamps? M: Well, look, here's a picture of the first two stamps issued. W: Oh, they both bear a picture of Queen Victoria, don't they? M: Yes, I wish I had the originals, then I would be a wealthy man instead of a poor stamp collector. W: But I believe collecting stamps gives you much pleasure which not all wealthy men can enjoy. M: Yes, I do agree. Question: How old was the man when he became interested in collecting stamps? - 10. - 9. - 12.
10.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this? M: I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in better ways. But can good communication solve all problems? No. It can't stop some, people from seeing the world in twisted ways. It can't stop some people from hurting themselves. W: What kind of people do you have difficulty working with? M: I'm naturally a person who likes to be decisive, and to act, so I get impatient sometimes when I'm working with a large group. Because it takes time for everyone's voice to be heard, and for everyone's opinion to be aired. Yet I know that process is vital if they're going to reach the ultimate decision. W: Is success of business based more on the results of what you do, or on how you communicate what you've done? M: Oh, it's a combination of both. To be successful, you have to be able to achieve results. But you also have to be able to communicate what you achieve. The most successful people don't place glory on themselves, but rather on people who help them achieve success. Question: What does one have to do to be successful in business? - Get help from other group members. - Share their achieved results with others. - Stop seeing the world in twisted ways.
Share their achieved results with others.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: What's your major? M: Hotel management. W: What do you want to do when you graduate? M: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you? W: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult. M: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school? W: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship. M: Wow. That's great. W: Are you working your way through school? M: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week. Question: What does the man want to do after graduation? - Work at a campus. - Work for a hotel. - Work as a cook.
A: Work for a hotel.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Woman: How did you like the dishes, Sir? Man: Delicious. Everything was excellent here. Thank you! Woman: Do you want some coffee, tea, sir? Man: No. thanks, I'm fine. Ah, just have the bill, please. How much is your service charge? Woman: Fifteen percent and it's included in your bill. Thank you very much, sir. We look forward to seeing you again. Man: Sure, good night. Question: What did the man think of the meal? - Just so-so. - Quite satisfactory. - A bit disappointing.
Answer: Quite satisfactory.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Where did you put my new red tie? W: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties. M: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one. W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home. M: I suppose so. We'd better hurry up or we're going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00. W: Oh, it's 6:24 now. Sue isn't here to take care of the children yet. M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there. W: Who else is coming tonight? M: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson's sister will be there too. W: Well. I think we'd better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon. Question: Where did the man put his green tie? - In the cupboard. - Under his shirt. - In his drawer.
**Answer**
In the cupboard.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Are you interested in music? W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you? M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music. W: You play the piano, don't you? M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin. W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day. M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party. W: I'd love to. Question: When will the woman possibly hear the man's wife play? - Some day in the future. - This weekend. - This month.
(A).
This weekend.