Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: How about your history lecture yesterday? W: We had expected Professor Adams to come. But Mrs. Baker was also a good lecturer and she did a quite good job. Question: Who gave the lecture yesterday? - Professor Adams. - Mrs. Baker. - An unknown lecturer.
Mrs. Baker.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing. W: Thank you indeed. M: Is everything settled? W: Almost. M: What else can I do for you? W: I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don't see how I can afford one right now. M: If only you hadn't spent so much money on your vacation! W: You're right. But I really had a happy vacation. M: OK, Maybe you can move into Kelly's house and share that with her for a couple of months. W: Thank you. But I don't want to bother you too much. M: No trouble at all. W: How much should I pay for the rent? M: About 400 yuan a month. W: Great. That's one-third less than it was when I first rented a house. Question: How can the woman solve the problem at present? - By borrowing some money from his friend. - By renting a new house. - By sharing a big house with her friend.
By sharing a big house with her friend.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Dear audiences, today we'll talk about divorce and its effect on children. Our guest is Jennifer Benzes. Thank you for coming, Jennifer. Do you mind saying something about your divorce? W: No. I got divorced years ago. Even worse, I got divorced when I had small children. M: Have you thought of the effect divorce may have on your children? Their needs can be forgotten as parents are struggling to re-establish their lives. W: Of course, we have. We are definitely more aware of the impact on children. After all we are not famous people who trade spouses like shoes. For most of us divorce is not entered into lightly. We all suffer. Anyway, we try to comfort our children. M: How? W: We tell them we love them and will always do. M: You haven't thought of saving the marriage? W: Yes, we have. We would do anything to spare our children pain. But you know, fixing a marriage is not like changing a tire. Family conflicts may take hold like a cancer. M: Then divorce is the only way to get rid of it. W: It's true with me. Others may succeed in fixing. M: Yet most people believe a had marriage is better for children than a divorce. According to a recent poll, more people today think parents should stay together for the sake of the children What do you think? W: I think the cost of staying together is worse than the benefits. Parents quarrelling and fighting all day may do more harm to their children. M: What do you want society to do for you? W: Understand us, not curse us. More importantly, they should help us share the loss and build a better future. Question: The woman thinks it more important for society to ______. - understand the choice of divorced people - give more financial support to single mothers - help divorced people share the loss and build a new life
A: help divorced people share the loss and build a new life

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party. M: That's good. Now what should we do? W: We need to plan the menu. M: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind? W: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our 39th wedding anniversary. Remember, I asked Thomson, the chef of the restaurant where we often go, for the recipe? M: Oh, yes. I remember. Time sure flies! Now we are celebrating our golden anniversary! And Thomson was very friendly. You know, chefs seldom tell people their recipes. They often keep them a secret. W: I understand that. So you see, I have promised I will also keep the recipe a secret. M: Well, Thomson will appreciate that. Oh, but did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken? W: Linda? Oh, my Gosh! I forgot to invite her! She'll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me! I think I'm getting old! M: Looks like you are! Question: How many years have the speakers got married? - 40. - 50. - 60.
Answer: 50.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: How long are you going to be at the gas station? M: I don't know for sure. Not long if they're not busy. Maybe an hour. W: Could you drop me off at the department store? I want to look at some shoes they advertised on sale. M: Sure. I'll probably go over to the stamp market and talk to Tim while they're fixing the car. W: Where should I meet you then? M: I can pick you up in an hour and a half in front of the drugstore. Is that okay? W: Fine with me. I'll see you then. Question: Where will the woman go? - The department store. - The stamp market. - The drugstore,
**Answer**
The department store.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Well, what did you think of the movie? W: I don't know why I let you talk me into going. I just don't like violence. Next time you'd better choose a comedy. Question: What can we infer from the conversation? - The woman regrets going to the movie. - The woman prefers light movies before sleep. - The woman saw a comedy instead of a horror movie.
(A).
The woman regrets going to the movie.