Dialogue: W: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard? M: See what? W: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around pretending he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they are out of the room he steals their money, handbag whatever and makes off with it. M: But you know, Jane, it's partly their own fault. You should never let anyone like that in unless you're expecting them. W: It's all very well to say that. But someone comes to the door, and says electricity or gas and you automatically think they are OK, especially if they flash a card to you M: Does this man have an ID then? W: Yes, that's just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper the police are warning people especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them she'd just been to the postoffice to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot. M: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description. W: Oh, yes they have. Let's see, in his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually. Question: What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper? - A notice by the electricity board. - Ads promoting electric appliances. - The description of a thief in disguise.
The description of a thief in disguise.
Dialogue: M: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation. W: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English. M: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there? W: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th. M: What about the course? W: I think the course was well organized. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it mostly focused on speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the English classes were different from ours because they were very free. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teacher questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the classmates and teachers. I really enjoy this kind of class. M: How interesting! Maybe our teachers should try that. Question: Why did the woman go to London during the vacation? - To learn English. - To do business. - To visit some teachers.
To learn English.
Q: Dialogue: W: You look rather pale, Mr. Williams. Aren't you feeling well? M: It's nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well. W: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu? M: No, I think it's something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me. W: Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street? Opened only two weeks ago? M: As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask? W: Because Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too. M: That's interesting. Maybe the health authorities should look into the matter. W: That's what I think. Two people with similar problems in such a short time can't just be coincidence! Question: When did the man begin to feel sick? - Yesterday afternoon. - Last night. - This morning.
A: Last night.
Question: Dialogue: M: I was half an hour late for work today. There was just too much traffic. W: Yes, there really are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool. M: Carpool? W: Yeah, you know, a group of people that ride to work together in one car. M: Hey, that's a good idea. How do you join a carpool? W: Well, there is a special phone number you can call. You leave a message with your address and phone number, and then someone calls you back with the names and phone numbers of other people in your area who want to carpool. M: That's really a great idea! How do you know so much about this carpool system, Nancy? W: Me? I called the number for the first time about five years ago. Carpooling is a great way to go to work. Question: Why was the man late for work? - He got up late. - He didn't catch the bus. - The traffic was heavy.
Answer: The traffic was heavy.
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Dialogue: M: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, with such a strong accent. W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity. Question: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Li? Li still speaks English. - His English is still poor after ten years in America. - He doesn't mind speaking English with an accent. - He doesn't like the way Americans speak.
**Answer**
His English is still poor after ten years in America.
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Dialogue: M: Which countries have you been to? W: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada. M: I thought you had been to Australia too. W: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to? M: I think I'd say Norway. W: Isn't it really cold there? M: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter. Question: What can we learn about Norway? - It is always cold all over the country. - It snows almost everywhere in winter. - It's very dry in summer.
**Answer**
It snows almost everywhere in winter.