Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Good morning, madam. W: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat. M: Where did you lose it, madam? W: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning. M: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat? W: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually. M: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, madam. Sorry. But, may I have your name and your telephone number? We'll contact you as soon as we've got it. Question: What are the two speakers mainly talking about? - A raincoat. - A lost overcoat. - A new belt.
A lost overcoat.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Why don't you eat your chocolate cake, Sam? Don't you like chocolate? M: Yes, I do, but I am having trouble with a bad tooth. Question: Why doesn't the man eat his cake? - It has a bad smell. - He has a toothache. - He has trouble opening his lips.
He has a toothache.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. F: What was the party like last night, Jim? M: Not too bad. Question: What was Tom's feeling of the party? - Very good. - Very bad. - Just so so.
A: Just so so.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Miss. Freezing cold, isn't it? What can I do for you? W: I'd like some plants that can keep the earth fresh. M: Especially in this cold season when you can't keep die window open, isn't it? W: Absolutely. And something that's easy to care for and not expensive. M: OK, Miss. Our shop won't disappoint you. Look at these plants. They've just come in and I bet you like one of them. This is a corn plant. The tall tree can grow more than six feet and it doesn't need any water or light. W: Quite striking, isn't it? What's that? M: A palm. It adds a tropical touch to your room. The leaves are perfect for cleaning your air. It has a long life and it's easy to care for. W: Oh, this lovely small plant has beautiful white flower. What do you call it? M: Peace lily. Even the flower isn't blooming, its dense leaves look great. W: Perfect. It's just what I want. M: Won't you have a look at Janet Craig and Mother-in-Law's Tongue? And they're just as good. M: No, thanks. The peace lily is OK. The more I see, the less certain I become, you know. Question: Why does the woman want to buy some plants? - She believes in the air-cleaning function of plants - She often sends plants to friends as gifts - She likes to decorate her house with plants
Answer: She believes in the air-cleaning function of plants

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me, may I sit here? M: Yes, please. W: Thanks. M: Where are you going? W: I'm going to Washington D.C. And you? M: To New York. Is this your first trip here? W: Yes, I am a student from China. Would you please tell me something about Washington D.C.? M: With pleasure. Washington D.C. is the capital of America and it has many interesting places. W: But I am afraid I won't have enough time to see all those interesting places. M: It doesn't matter. You can take the tour mobile. It will take you to most tour sites in Washington D.C. W: That's great. Thank you for your information. Question: It is the ______ time for the woman to go to Washington D.C.. - second - first - third
**Answer**
first

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Did you forget about my birthday, honey? M: How could I? I've booked a table in Michael's restaurant for this evening. And I'll pick you up from work. Happy birthday! Question: What will the speakers probably do this evening? - Have dinner together. - Continue working. - Attend a birthday party.
Have dinner together.