Problem: Read the below conversation. M: So, tell me, what's the one thing that really makes you unhappy about modem technology? What would the listener say?

A: W: I'm happy to get a chance to speak out. I know that a lot of people like the convenience of cell phones, but I find them truly irritating. People don't seem to know when to leave them at home. I hate it when people use their cell phones in a restaurant or a store. It's probably none Of my business, but it drives me crazy. One night in a movie theater, some cell phone began to ring and a guy behind me began to have a conversation right there during the movie. And the people who talk on the phone while they drive, well, they're putting the rest of us in danger, aren't they? There should be a law against it.

Problem: Read the below conversation. W: Poor Smith, your marriage hasn't exactly been roses, has it? What would the listener say?

A: M: Not exactly, married to a woman who overdoes it. I mean, after all when you've been mar-tied ten years, you don't expect a woman to sit on your lap for two hours every evening, call you at work twelve times a day and talk baby talk.

Problem: Read the below conversation. W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you? M: Good morning. have a reservation for a single room with a bath here. W: May I have your name, sir, please? M: Bradley, John Bradley. W: Just a moment, sir, while I look through our list. Yes, we do have a reservation for you, Mr. Bradley. Would you please fill out this form while I prepare your key card for you? M: OK. Can I borrow your pen for a minute, please? W: Sure. Here you are. M: What should I fill in under Room Number? W: You can just skip that. I'll put in the room number for you later on. M: Here you are. I think I've filled in everything correctly. W: Let me see...name, address, nationality, forwarding address, passport number, place of issue, signature and date of departure. Oh, here, sir. You forgot to put in the date of your departure. Here let me fill it in for you. You are leaving on...? M: October 24th. W: Now everything's in order. And here is your key, Mr. Bradley. Your room number is 1020. It is on the 10th floor and the daily rate is $90. Here is your key card with all the information on your booking, the hotel services and the hotel rules and regulations on it. Please make sure that you have it with you all the time, as you need to show it when you sign for your meals and drinks in the restaurants and the bars. You also need to show it when you collect your key from the Information Desk. M: OK. I'll take good care of it. W: And now if you are ready, Mr. Bradley, I'll call the bell-boy and he'll take you to your room. What would the listener say?

A: M: Yes, please.

Problem: Read the below conversation. M: What do you want to make for dinner? W: I think I will make some steaks for dinner. M: Then we have to buy some steaks. Don't you think it's a little bit expensive? W: It is a little expensive but it's cheaper than having steaks in a restaurant. M: What a good wife! W: Do you want to buy some beer for Mr Chen? M: Yes, of course!We all like beer, but I think this time we'd better have some table wine, don't you? W: Yes, you are right. We do need table wine for the steaks. M: I think I would prefer the California Rose. W: That's good for steaks. What else do you want to buy? M: A carton of cigarettes. W: Oh, my God! Why do you want to smoke so much? M: No, it's not for me. It's for Mr Chen and his friends tonight. W: That makes me feel better but anyway cigarettes are terrible for health. M: I know. I'm quitting them. W: Don't you think we should buy some vegetables and ice cream for dessert? M: That's good. Let's go now. What would the listener say?

A:
W: OK.