Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law. W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty. M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money. W: Do all parents send their children to state schools? M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money. Question: In China, how much do all the children going to the primary and junior school have to pay? - Partly of the fees. - All the fees. - Nothing.
Partly of the fees.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I was half an hour late for work today. There was just too much traffic. W: Yes, there really are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool. M: Carpool? W: Yeah, you know, a group of people that ride to work together in one car. M: Hey, that's a good idea. How do you join a carpool? W: Well, there is a special phone number you can call. You leave a message with your address and phone number, and then someone calls you back with the names and phone numbers of other people in your area who want to carpool. M: That's really a great idea! How do you know so much about this carpool system, Nancy? W: Me? I called the number for the first time about five years ago. Carpooling is a great way to go to work. Question: What do we know about the carpool? - It refers to a group of people riding to work together in one car. - It refers to a place used for parking cars. - It refers to a name of a company.
It refers to a group of people riding to work together in one car.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Sorry, Kevin. I am sorry for breaking your glass. I was tidying up your desk. M: You're supposed to be more careful. W: I'm on duty today. I'm really sorry. I'll pay for it and try to be more careful in the future. M: There is no need to pay, but be sure you're more careful from now on. W: I will. Sorry again. Question: What is the woman doing? - Asking for help. - Making an apology. - Giving some advice.
A: Making an apology.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving? W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. M: Like what? W: Like renewing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone. M: You are not going to give it up, are you? W: No way! I'll never find another apartment like it around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartment, either. So, I'm looking for someone to take it while I'm away. M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August. W: Well, that's exactly when I'll be away! M: Tell you what: I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him. W: Well, thanks, Bill. Question: Why is Dorothy going to Europe? - To attend a training program. - To carry out some research. - To take a vacation.
Answer: To attend a training program.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I am sure you've noticed a lot of things that are different about our school. W: Oh, yes. In the United States, we don't have to carry a big school bag with us like you do. M: Why is that? W: We have a locker of our own, which is a small box with a lock. We keep textbooks and our personal things in it. I just bring a day-pack to school. M: A day-pack? W: Yes. It's a small bag that you carry on your back. M: What do you carry in it? W: My notebooks or a few books for homework. M: That's convenient. Is there anything else you've noticed about our school? W: Yes. I am surprised that everyone is so silent in class. M: What do you mean? W: Well, we usually ask questions about exams, homework or textbooks on the first day of the school year. The teacher likes such questions. M: So you felt it different. W: Yes. I expected to see a lot of discussions in class, because we learn in that way in the United States. M: I see. That would be a good topic for our school newspaper for the first month of the term. Nice talking with you. See you around. Bye. W: Bye. Question: What surprises the girl at school? - A lot of discussions in class. - Teachers giving little homework. - Few students asking questions in class.
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Few students asking questions in class.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Mary, you know I've been thinking about applying for a job in Germany. Well, I've got the details about different jobs and I'd like your opinion about which would be the best one to go for. F: Where are the jobs? M: One's in Munich, one's in Frankfurt and the other one's in Hamburg. F: Munich's supposed to be a very nice place. M: Yes it is, and it's also in a beautiful part of Germany, not far from the Alias. F: That would be great for the kids--they'd love to be able to go skiing at weekends! M: But, one problem with Munich is that it's growing very fast. That means the cost of living will probably be very high. F: It's a higher salary than the job in Frankfurt but lower than the one in Hamburg. The Hamburg job has the most responsibility. From the point of view of career progression that would probably be the best job for me. F: Hamburg's the closest to Britain, too, so it would be easy to come back for long weekends and holidays. M: That's right, and there's a regular ferry service which would save quite a bit on fares. F: What about the cost of living in Germany as a whole? How does it compare with Britain? M: Well, it's definitely higher than over here, but salaries are substantially higher, so we'd certainly be better off than we are now. F: And what about accommodation? M: Well, actually, flats are much cheaper to rent in towns like Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg than they are here in London, so we'd be able to afford to live in a nice, spacious flat, I'd think. F: Mmm, that'd be nice! And do you know what the cultural facilities are like in these cities? M: In fact, they're quite good in all three. But, of course, Munich has an international reputation as a cultural center. F: Another thing we'll have to consider, of course, are the educational possibilities. How long would you want to go to Germany for? M: I think a maximum of five years. I think working overseas will be good for my career and, of course, it'd be a good experience for you and the kids, too! F: So we'd be there... Question: Which of the following statements is true, according to the conversation? - The cost of living in Germany is approximately the same as in Britain. - They agree that Munich would be the best city to live in. - The Frankfurt job will help the man's career most.
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They agree that Munich would be the best city to live in.