Dialogue: M: Hello, Mary. W: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening? M: I've no idea. What about you? W: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me? M: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time. W: Neither have I Shall we go there by bus? M: All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK? W: OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late. M: Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time. Question: When will the football match begin? - At 6:30. - At 6:45. - At 7:30.
At 7:30.
Dialogue: W: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend. M: Really? W: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy. M: You're not going to camp, are you? Isn't it a bit cold? W: No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We're staying in a country inn. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable. M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like. W: Well, what are you up to? M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I've just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends. W: I don't know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored. M: I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do. Question: What is the woman's plan for Saturday? - Going shopping. - Going camping. - Going boating.
Going boating.
Q: Dialogue: W: Stanley, there is a Mr. Miller on the phone who wants to talk to you. M: I'm Busy at the moment. Can you ask him to hold? Tell him I'll talk with him in a few seconds. W: Sure, he's on Line 2. M: Thanks, Jane. Question: What does the man ask the woman to do? - Answer the phone for him. - Ask Mr. Miller to phone later. - Ask Mr. Miller to hold on a moment.
A: Ask Mr. Miller to hold on a moment.
Question: Dialogue: W: The doctor told me not to smoke anymore. M: I think he is right. Question: Did the man smoke before? - Yes, he did. - No, he didn't. - Doesn't say.
Answer: Yes, he did.
*Question*
Dialogue: Heather: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man. Tim: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared. Heather: So, how's your mom taking it? Tim: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that. Heather: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. [Thanks.] Uh, so how's your mom going to be able to manage things alone? Tim: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. [That's good to hear.] But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. [Yeah.] She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day. Heather: So, what are the funeral arrangements? The obituary in the paper didn't mention much about the funeral. Tim: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy. Heather: I wish there was something I could do you. * Tim: Well, actually, there is. [Oh?]. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral. Heather: Really? I'd be honored. Tim: It would really mean a lot to the family. Heather: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday. Tim: Okay, see you then. Question: How is his mother taking the passing of her husband? - She feels very depressed. - She remains optimistic about the future. - She senses no purpose to her own life.
**Answer**
She feels very depressed.
*Question*
Dialogue: M: So how is your new roommate? W: She really makes me angry. M: What happened? W: She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude. Question: What can we learn from this conversation? - The woman does not get along well with the man. - The woman does not get along well with her roommate. - The man will talk with the woman's roommate.
**Answer**
The woman does not get along well with her roommate.