Read the below conversation. W: Good morning, this is Ann broadcasting from university radio and in the studio we have Robin, president of the Martha Bicycle Club with us. M: Good morning, everyone. W: Robin, can you tell us what the mountain lake cycle tour is all about? M: Well, Ann, the tour today is not a race. People do it for fitness and fun andtry to better their time every year. W: How long will it take to cycle one way, Robin? M: About seven to nine hours for the average cyclists. Good cyclists can do it in four hours. W: How many people will be taking part this year? M: This is our biggest year ever. We have twelve hundred cyclists registered. W: I doubt they'll block the road when the cyclists start out? M: Don't worry, we've introduced the staggered starts to avoid these problems. Our first group will leave Ottawa at seven o'clock. What would the listener say?
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Answer: W: Thank you, Robin. Now down to the starting line of the university.
Q: Read the below conversation. W: Morning. Gail. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country? M: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us. W: Where did you stay? In a hotel? M: No, we camped in the mountains. We cooked all our meals over an open fire. W: Sounds great! Was the weather good? M: Yes, the sun shone every day and it didn't rain at all. W: Did you like the people there? M: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. W: I hope I have chance to go there for my holiday. What would the listener say?
A: M: It is really a good chance.
Question: Read the below conversation. Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play? Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done? Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to? Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done. Son: So, what is my work? Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub. Son: No, I want to do the family room. Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room. Son: Okay. Okay. Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ... Son: More? Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that. Son: No, No. I want to. What would the listener say?
Answer: Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: I think one of my favorite places is a little jazz bar downtown called the Music Box. W: The Music Box? What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: Yeah, it's a really popular place for office workers after hours and students, especially on weekends.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: What's the matter? Your bike is in bad shape. M: It was hit by a car yesterday. W: Good God! Were you hurt? M: I'm all right. I was not riding it then. W: Oh, good for you! But what happened? M: I was in a hurry yesterday and I put the bike at the back of a car. W: The driver didn't see it and... M: And the bike was run over by the car. Both its wheels were damaged. They are being repaired now. W: It was lucky that you didn't get hurt. M: Yeah. But it's a pity I can't ride my bike this weekend. W: Oh. Did you have a weekend plan? M: Yeah. I planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike. W: Well, you can use mine if you'd like to. What would the listener say?
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output: M: Thank you very much.
Read the below conversation. M: Do you think the headmaster could see me before nine thirty? W: He won't be in until eleven forty-five. M: Is twelve forty any good? What would the listener say?
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Answer:
W: Yes, I'll write down the time.