Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann? W: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. M: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC? W: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years. M: And how long have you been their German correspondent? W: For two years. M: And what did you do before the BBC? W: I worked as an interpreter for the EU. M: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before? W: Oh yes, I have. M: And when did you live abroad? W: Well, in fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. Also, I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU. M: Mmm... That's interesting. Have you travelled much? W: Oh yes, indeed. I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, and I've also been to many parts of South America. M: Mmm... And why did you go to these places? W: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories for the BBC. Question: Why did Ms. Mann go to Argentina three years ago? - She went to see her grandparents. - She went for pleasure. - She wrote political reports for the BBC.
She wrote political reports for the BBC.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Are there any long rivers in Africa? M: Yes, for example, the River Nile is the longest fiver in the world. W: Is it Egypt? I hear that it used to flood large areas. What about it today? M: In order to control the flood and make electricity, people built the Aswan High Dam on the river. W: Then it is another interesting place, isn't it? Question: What do you know about the River Nile? - It's the largest river in the world. - It often flooded large areas. - It's the second longest river in the world.
It often flooded large areas.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Woman: What are you reading, Bill? Man: It's this week New Scientist. Why? Woman: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it? Man: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new development in research. I'm reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as see him. Woman: Oh, I heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one? Man: No. Not this one. But the company has made other models to try on business. This one is special because its color and image is moving. Woman: Oh, that's interesting. Man: You see the first video phones. That's what they are called. They made in Japan. But they can only show still black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I want one, would you? Woman: Well, no, I don't think a word. I bet it costs a lot of money. Did it say how much it costs? Man: Yes. The yearly black and white one costs several hundreds pounds. But one in the story is about to cost several thousands pounds. Woman: Hmm, what does anybody want one, do you think? Man: Business organizations that need frequent contact overseas want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travels can be avoided. Woman: Yes, I suppose so. Question: The conversation is mainly about ________. - a new type of telephone - the cost of telephones - some features of the magazine
A: a new type of telephone

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Would you like to go to the beach this afternoon? Hill and Mary are coming, too. W: I'm sorry but I was just going out shopping. I need to get the blouse suits my pants. They had to order it, and it just arrived this morning. Question: What is the woman going to buy downtown? - A newspaper. - A blouse. - A coat.
Answer: A blouse.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary? W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course. M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course. W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it. M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it. W: No, they don't. I asked. M: Why don't you get it fromthe library? W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you. W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim! Question: What will Jim do for Mary? - Share his book with her. - Lend her some money. - Ask Henry for help.
**Answer**
Ask Henry for help.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Mr. Miller, you were late for work, weren't you? M: Yes, I'm very sorry. W: Why did you get here so late? M: I watched TV till very late last night. W: What was on? M: It was an exc iting football match. France against Germany. When the France were about to win... So, I got up late and didn't have breakfast and left home in a hurry. W: Did you catch the train? M: No, I called for a taxi. There were a lot of cars and buses on the highway. Unfortunately an accident happened. Then, there was a traffic jam. I was very anxious... W: What happened after that? M: The police came and solved the problem. I waited for a long time. When I got to the office, it was already 10 o'clock. W: I hope that you won't be late again. Otherwise I will fire you. M: Sure, I'll never be late again. Question: How did Mr. Miller go to work? - By cab. - By train. - By bus.
A: By cab.