Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I don't know what to do. I can't seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it. M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard? W: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs. M: You are pregnant, aren't you? W: Yes, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I'm afraid to refuse to work. But I'm more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation. M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful. W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then? M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet. W: Do you think I have a good case? M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years. Question: What does the woman complain about? - Poor management of the hospital. - The health hazard at her work place. - Decisions made by the head technician.
The health hazard at her work place.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Did you hear about the fire at the Department Store? W: Yes. It's reported that the building is in ruins. M: That's right. It went up like a matchbox. There was nothing they could do to save it. Question: What are they talking about? - A fire. - A matchbox. - A rain.
A fire.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night? W: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them? M: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever. W: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things? It would be easier to chip the rock away than to get the barnacles off. M: Exactly, and that's why scientists are trying to figure out what the barnacles glue is made of. It's considered one of the strongest adhesives in nature. W: And it would have the advantage of being able to work on wet surfaces too. M: Precisely, and because it's natural protein, it probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today. W: Think of all the ways doctors and dentists could use such a glue, mending broken bones, fasting false teeth. M: There could be countless uses. Scientists hope to learn soon exactly how the glue is made, so that people can make use of it. Question: Can people take advantage of such glue today? - No. - Yes. - Maybe in the future.
A: Maybe in the future.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I think your article in the school newspaper is right on target, and your viewpoints have certainly convinced me. M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses, you and I are definitely in the minority. Question: What does the man mean? - He regrets having published the article. - Most readers do not share his viewpoints. - Not many people have read his article.
Answer: Most readers do not share his viewpoints.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: My mother is a teacher. She teaches English in our school. What about your mother, Ann? W: My mother drives a bus through our city. Question: What does Ann's mother do? - A teacher. - A driver. - A doctor.
**Answer**
A driver.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer. W: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures. M: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terrible. I didn't have an air-conditioner, and my apartment was on the fifth floor. Every night I slept on top of my bed with the windows wide-open and a fan six inches from my face. W: That sounds pretty tough. I guess I've gotten used to the heat, so I don't notice it as much. However, last year was definitely a lot hotter than this year. And, to be honest, I am enjoying the break. What are summers like for you back home? M: For one thing, there's little humidity. Seattle is right on the ocean so we always have a nice offshore breeze blowing in, and it doesn't really get hot until late July. That's why I found it so oppressive last year. Our summers are just so different. W: Interesting. Seattle sounds like a great place to be during the summer. Question: What kind of situation was the boy in last summer? - It rained every day so he had nothing to do but sleep. - He had no air-conditioner so he left the window wide-open every night. - He slept with no fan at all.
He had no air-conditioner so he left the window wide-open every night.