Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you. W: Hi, Chris. M: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come? W: I'd love to. Thank you very much. M: Here's my new address. W: Thanks. Church Street, Randwick. M: Right. The party's at five thirty p.m. W: I won't forget, and I'll be there in time. M: See you then. W: Bye. Question: What time is the party starting? - At 4:30. - At 5:00. - At 5:30.
At 5:30.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: So you are leaving for the U. S. tonight? M: Don't ask. I am not going. W: Why? M: Because I have to stay here for a meeting with my boss. W: Oh, well, never mind. Now you can come to Helen's party tonight. Question: How is the man feeling? - Disappointed. - Encouraged. - Delighted.
Disappointed.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Do you think it will rain tonight? M: Not a chance. Question: What do we learn about the weather tonight? - It'll rain. - It'll snow. - it won't rain.
A: it won't rain.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'd like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don't have a garden. M: Well, I'm not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else? W: No, that's not the reason. I think their houses look nice with gardens. And I think ours would look better,too. M: Okay. If that's how you feel, we can go down to the local garden center and pick out some things. What kind of flowers would you like to plant? I like yellow ones and purple ones. W: I'm not quite sure. Id like to look at some different kinds. I love pink,so td want to choose some flowers in that color. I'm determined to make our home look pretty. Question: What flowers does the woman want? - Pink ones. - Purple ones. - Yellow ones.
Answer: Pink ones.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: How are you going to the airport? W: Well, to tell the truth, I really haven't got any choice, I have to take the bus. My car is in the garage getting repaired and the taxi is too expensive. Question: What can we learn from the conversation? - The woman will go to the airport by taxi. - The woman is asking the man for advice. - The woman's car has broken down.
**Answer**
The woman's car has broken down.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash. Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway? Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days. Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded. Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off. Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses? Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan. Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment? Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city. Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area? Ron: Yeah, I guess. Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month? Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do. Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home. Ron: Well, I guess I could. Nancy: And entertainment? Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons. Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars? Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so. Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You... Question: Which sentence would identify the man's current situation? - He has a lot of expenses including student loans. - He has a decent job, but he's looking for a new one. - He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.
A: He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.