Dialogue: M: Will Dr Smith be able to see me at about 8:30 on Friday? W: Sorry, but he's fully booked till 11:30. M: Would 1:50 be convenient? W: Yes, he is free then. Question: What does the man want to do? - See a patient. - Visit a friend. - Make an appointment.
Make an appointment.
Dialogue: W: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit. M: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know. W: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English. M: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around. W: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this. M: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand. W: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off? M: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials. Question: Why is the woman asking for leave? - She plans to go to the UK with her parents. - She has to take care of her parents at home. - She wants to spend some time with her parents.
She wants to spend some time with her parents.
Q: Dialogue: Dave: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in. Randall: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house. Dave: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash. Randall: Oh. Dave: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room. Randall: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains? Dave: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now. Randall: Oh. And what about the kitchen? Dave: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ... Randall: What? Dave: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut. Randall: Hmm. Great. Dave: Ah. It isn't that bad. Randall: Well how about the bathroom? Dave: Well ... Randall: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks. Dave: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing. Randall: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane? Dave: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.] Randall: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions. Dave: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those. Randall: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough. Question: What does Randall probably do at the end of the conversation? - He decides to look for another place. - He agrees to split the cost of rent. - He helps Dave fix up the house.
A: He decides to look for another place.
Question: Dialogue: W: Hi, what can I do for you today, sir? M: Good morning. I bought this air conditioner here a few months ago. It doesn't work now. Can I return it or get it fixed? Question: What doesn't the man want to do according to the conversation? - To have the air conditioner repaired. - To buy an air conditioner. - To have the air conditioner returned.
Answer: To buy an air conditioner.
*Question*
Dialogue: M: Hello, Amy. Are you coming to my birthday party? W: Yes, I am. How do I get to your house from the station? M: Well, call me when you get to the station and I'll come and pick you up in my car. W: Are you sure it won't be too much trouble? M: It's no trouble at all. It only takes about 15 minutes. W: Oh, I want to check your phone number. Is it 828816887? M: No. It's 81881688. W: Oh, really? I'm glad I checked. M: What time do you plan to arrive at the station? W: I plan to get there around 8:30. M: OK. See you then. W: See you. Goodbye. Question: When does the woman plan to get to the station? - Around 6 p.m. - Around 8:30 p. m. - Around 8:30 a.m.
**Answer**
Around 8:30 p. m.
Dialogue: W: What time does the movie begin? M: It starts at 7:00. W: What time is it now? M: About 6:45. We'd better hurry up. Question: When will the movie began? - In about 15 minutes - In about 45 minutes - In an hour
In about 15 minutes