Dialogue: Daughter: Dad, Dad. What's for breakfast? Dad: [Dad mumbles something] Daughter: Dad? [What?] Daughter: What's for breakfast? Dad: Uh, there's a banana on the kitchen counter. Enjoy. Daughter: Dad, that banana's all bruised, and it looks like the cat took a bite out of it last night ... Dad. Wake up. Dad: Okay. Uh, there's some cereal in the cupboard. Help yourself. Daughter: But there's no milk. Dad: Well, just mix up some powered milk. Daughter: Ah, no way. That stuff is nasty and warm. Come on, Dad. Dad: Uh, okay. I guess I could make some pancakes. Daughter: Uh, no. The last time you made pancakes, they were as hard as a rock. Even the dog wouldn't touch them. Dad: That bad? [Yeah.] Alrigh. Wait! Why in the world are we having this conversation anyway? You're 19 years old. Make your own breakfast. I'm going back to bed. Daughter: Because you love me ... plus you said that you'd make something for me if I cleaned the dishes last night. Dad: Okay. How about some eggs and bacon? I can't go wrong there. Daughter: Okay, but don't put any of that funny stuff in it ... you know, those weird mushrooms like you did last time. Dad: Okay, okay. So, you want me to keep things simple, right? Daughter: Exactly. But, please hurry. My friend is picking me up in a few minutes. Dad: On a Saturday morning? Daughter: Yeah. He's taking me fishing. Dad: Fishing? Since when did you start liking fishing? Daughter: Since Dirk gave me this ring! What do you think? Dad: What? Wait. I'm not going to ask. Let me get breakfast on the table ... Then, we'll have a long chat. Dad: Oh, he's here. I'll just take the $20 bill out of your wallet. I can buy breakfast on the way. Bye. Dad: Oh, no! Question: Why does the daughter complain about having a banana for breakfast? - The banana is still green. - Their pet ate part of it. - The daughter hates bananas.
Their pet ate part of it.
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Dialogue: M: What did you think of the lecture? W: I thought it was very interesting. M: Did you really? W: Yes, didn't you? M: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish. W: So you think you know more than he does. M: Well, take coal for instance. W: What about it? M: Coal won't become important again. W: Why not? M: It's too dirty. They won't be able to find people to work down coal mines in the future. W: They'll invent new kinds of machinery. M: Nonsense. The only sort of power they'll use in the future is atomic power. Question: What did the man think of the lecture? - Interesting. - Informative. - Out of date.
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Out of date.
Ques: Dialogue: 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. M: Yes, please. Question: What does the woman do? - A receptionist. - An operator. - The man's secretary.
Ans: A receptionist.
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Dialogue: M: Hello, and welcome to our program "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there? W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months. M: Why did you change your mind? W: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay. M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo? W: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact. M: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now? W: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's. M: What have you been designing for them? W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods. M: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982? W: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous. M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England? W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style. M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan. W: It was a pleasure. Question: Where does this talk most probably take place? - In a studio. - In a clothing store. - At a beach resort.
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In a studio.
Ques: Dialogue: M: So how were your schooldays when you were a child, Joan? W: Well, from seven to twelve I went to a school in Belgium. M: In Belgium? How come? W: It was my father's idea. One of his friends was sending his daughter, and my father wanted to impress his friend so he decided to send me, too. M: Just to impress a friend? It's hard to believe. So what was it like? W: We had to get up early and go to church before class. And at mealtimes we just had to sit silently with our hands folded in our laps. And I wasn't allowed to speak English at all. I had to learn French but nobody taught me. I just had to sit in the lessons and try to understand. M: It's awful for a child of seven! W: And they were terribly strict about manners! I suppose that was one good thing. I had the most beautiful manners when I left. Question: What did the woman have to do at mealtimes? - Sit silently. - Speak French. - Put her hands on the table.
Ans:
Sit silently.