Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: How long did you have to write your paper? M: We were given 150 minutes, but I finished in less than half the time. Question: How long did it take the man to finish his paper? - Less than 75 minutes. - Less than 100 minutes. - Less than 150 minutes.
Less than 75 minutes.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Good morning, Mr Thompson. My name is Mary Brown. M: Good morning, Ms Brown. Take a seat, please. W: Thank you. M: Well, Ms Brown, could you please tell me about yourself? W: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad. in the newspaper and know that you are looking for a secretary. M: Could you tell me what you can do? W: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing, receiving phone calls, sending faxes, and writing reports. M: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting? W: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around 2,013 a month. M: That's right. W: That would be fine with me. M: Is there anything you would like to know about the job? W: No, not so far. M: Good, thank you for coming, Ms Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll let you know the result as soon as possible. W: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me. Question: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? - A manager and an interviewee. - A boss and his secretary. - An ad. designer and his customer.
A manager and an interviewee.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Would you like some dessert now, Miss? W: I'd like to see the menu again, please. M: Here you are, Miss. The chocolate cake is delicious. W: No, thanks. I don't like chocolate. I'd rather have a pineapple pie. M: I'm afraid there isn't any more today. W: Then I'd like to have an apple pie. M: I'm sorry, but that's gone, too. W: How about some fresh fruit? M: We don't have any fresh fruit today. All we have now is chocolate cake. W: Then I just have a cup of coffee, please. M: Fine. I'll bring it right away. Question: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the conversation? - The dessert the waiter can serve is only chocolate cake. - There're many kinds of dessert for the woman to choose from. - The woman doesn't choose pineapple pie at all.
A: The dessert the waiter can serve is only chocolate cake.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at your Christmas party, I just won't come. W: I'm sorry you feel that way, but my mother insists that he come. Question: What does the woman imply? - She will ask David to talk less. - She will meet the man halfway. - She has to invite David to the party.
Answer: She has to invite David to the party.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi. You're in the pink today. You must have had a nice new year holiday. W: Yeah, I went to Qingdao and just came back yesterday. M: Really? Did you go to see the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center? I thought you were just shooting the breeze when you said you would go. How is it? W: It's really amazing. During the 2007 Qingdao International Sailing Games, around 5,000 people came out to watch the competition every day along the seawall. M: Newspapers say the design received high praise from the International Olympic Committee. The venue will be used for the 2008 Olympic Games. W: Fortunately, I have been there already. It's a pity you're not going to see it. M: Although I know my chances of getting an Olympic sailing ticket are slim, I'll keep trying anyway. Otherwise, I'm sure you'll nag me to death telling me about your experience there. Question: there any possibility that the man will get an Olympic sailing ticket? - No, there is no possibility. - Yes, he is sure to get one ticket. - Yes, but not much.
**Answer**
Yes, but not much.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, is this the Reception Desk? M: Yes, may I help you? M: This is Henry Jones in Room 742. I checked in about ten minutes ago. W: Ah, yes, Mr. Jones. How can I help you? M: The bathroom is in an absolutely terrible condition. When I tried the shower, no water came out at all. W: Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have it fixed immediately. M: And that is not all. There is no soap, towel or toilet paper. W: I apologize for this, Mr. Jones. We're rather short staffed at present. The housekeeper should have checked your room. We'll attend to it as soon as possible. There's been a misunderstanding. M: That's all right. The most important thing is to fix it as soon as possible. Question: How long has the man stayed in the hotel? - About ten minutes. - Less than ten minutes. - More than a quarter.
A: About ten minutes.