Dialogue: W: Have you got any hobbies, Rod? M: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and... W: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs. M: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy. W: How about your mother? M: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home. W: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones. M: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood. W: Your family has got a variety of interests. Question: Who likes playing the piano? - The man. - Lisa. - Alan.
Alan.
Dialogue: M: I'd like to sign up for some voluntary work with the environment council. I hear it is a great way to connect with the community. W: It sure is. But you'll have to put in a lot of hours. So you must leave some room in scheduling your time. Question: What does the woman imply? - Voluntary work can help the man establish connections with the community. - The man's voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule. - Voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.
Voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.
Q: Dialogue: W: Good morning, this is Burt's Bicycle Rental. M: Good morning, Miss. A friend of mine suggested I call you to hire some bikes. W: Oh, yes. A lot of people do this these days. M: Yes, we're just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bicycle. W: Well, it certainly is. And most people rent a motor bike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like. M: If I wanted to hire 2 motor bikes tomorrow morning for 2 days, would there be any problem? W: No problem at all. May I know your name? M: It's Green, G-R-E-E-N. W: And your telephone number? M: I'm at the Holiday Sun Hotel. My number is 0708112, I'm in Room 1203. By the way, is your bike rental shop at No.100 Teckman Street? W: That's right. M: OK, then, I'll see you tomorrow morning. Thanks a lot. W: I'll see you then. Question: Why does the man hire some bikes? - To go traveling abroad. - To visit the island with his friend. - To go to visit the bike rental shop.
A: To visit the island with his friend.
Question: Dialogue: W: Where do you want to go to college, James? M: Well, I'm not sure. I can't decide. I'm worried I will make the wrong choice. I want to be a teacher. I want to go to Columbia University in New York, but it's so expensive. It's also very far from where my family lives. I also would like to go to Northwestern University, but none of my friends from high school are going there. W: You'll make new friends when you go to college. M: I'm worried about making new friends. Also, I'm worried that I won't be smart enough to get good grades at a difficult college. I could go to the University of California, but I don't think they have a good teaching school. Most importantly, I want to go to a school that is famous for teaching. W: Those are all excellent schools, James. If you're accepted into all those schools, you should consider yourself very fortunate. When I went to school, I went to a very small college, and I still got a great job as principal. You will be successful because you work very hard. M: Thanks for your help, Principal Skinner. Question: Who is James talking to? - His principal. - His mother. - His friend.
Answer: His principal.
*Question*
Dialogue: M: According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 70 percent in literature. W: Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature. Question: What subject does the woman think less difficult? - Literature. - History. - Mathematics.
**Answer**
Literature.
Q: Dialogue: W: Excuse me. Can you tell me which is the way to the nearest shoe shop? M: There's one on Queen's Road. W: Thank you, but how can I get there? M: It's not far from here. Walk along this road and after three blocks you'll see a post office on your right. The shop is just behind it. W: How long do you think it will take me to get there? M: About 20 minutes at the most. Anyway, you can take the No.102 Bus. W: I'd better go there by bus. By the way, where is the bus stop, please? M: Just across the road. W: Thanks a lot. Question: How will the woman go to the place? - On foot. - By taxi. - By bus.
A: By bus.