Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Cathy, how did you find yesterday's speech competition? W: Well, to be honest, it was quite disappointing. M: You didn't like the speeches? W: Yes, I did. In fact, I enjoyed listening to most of the speeches. But I just couldn't accept the result, you know. M: Hmm, you mean the judges? W: I mean most of the listeners including me didn't understand why the judges didn't like Samantha. It was such a shock when they announced the winner was Jim. We all thought Samantha's pronunciation was the best. M: You're probably right. But don't you think the speech itself is more important? As I see it, Jim's speech was more meaningful. I was deeply moved by the story he told us. W: But, in my opinion, we also learned something very important from Samantha's speech. M: That's right. Samantha and Jim were indeed very close. I guess it was difficult for the judges. W: Well, I wish I could agree with you. But I do think Samantha was the best. Question: What do the man and the woman disagree on? - Whose speech was better. - Whose pronunciation was better. - Whose speech was meaningful.
Whose speech was better.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Oh man, what's wrong with your eyes? Did you get into a fight? M: Oh, do they look terrible? I stayed up all night to do homework. Question: What is the man? - A student. - A teacher. - A doctor.
A student.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello? W: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson? M: Yes, it is. W: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions. M: OK. W: Do you often give homework to your students after class? M: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week. W: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework? M: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend. They need time to relax and rest, especially on weekends. W: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time? M: I'm a very good football player. My team won first place in our city tournament last year. W: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help. Question: Where does the conversation take place? - At the TV station. - In the school office. - Over the telephone.
A: Over the telephone.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me. Do you have the time? M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast. Question: What time is it? - It is a little after 1:15. - It is 15 minutes faster. - It is a little before 1:15.
Answer: It is a little before 1:15.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: You call Henry a dreamer, but I think he's got a lot of good ideas. W: Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them. Question: Why does the woman think that Henry is a dreamer? - He has too many dreams. - He likes to sleep. - He doesn't put his ideas into practice.
**Answer**
He doesn't put his ideas into practice.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Welcome to Wanda International Cinema. Can I help you? M: Umm... I want to know when "Operation Red Sea" is showing today. W: There are 6 showings today, one in the morning, another at noon, and then 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p. m., and a midnight showing. M: OK, I want 5 tickets for the 9 p.m. showing tonight. Are there still 5 tickets available that are seated together? W: I'm sorry, there are only 3 tickets left. How about the 6 p.m. showing? There are still 7 tickets left for that show. M: But we have a date for dinner at 5 p.m., so we won't make the beginning of the movie. W: So would you like to see another movie? "Detective China Town 2" is very popular, too. M: No, we all want to see this one. Is there any way that we could buy tickets now for Friday's screens? W: You can order tickets right now for the next three days. It's Wednesday today. So, that's OK. What time would you like? M: The 9 p.m. showing. I think there might be more people who want to see the movie on Friday. How many tickets can I buy at one time? W: The limit for advanced tickets is 10. M: OK, I'll have 8 tickets for the showing of "Operation Red Sea". Are the tickets available? W: Yes, you're lucky. M: By the way, when can I pick up the tickets? W: You can have them right now if you pay for them. M: Great! Thanks! Question: Why does the man decide to buy the Friday's tickets? - Because there are not enough tickets left for the 9 p.m. showing. - Because there will be more friends to go to the cinema on Friday. - Because the film will be more popular than the Wednesday's.
(Answer)
Because there are not enough tickets left for the 9 p.m. showing.