Dialogue: W: Hey, James, how is the job search going? M: Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you? W: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of highschool teachers now. I applied to three schools and each one offered me a position. M: That's great. Which one did you like? W: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it will be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston, but I may go to California. M: That will be a big move. W: So tell me about your plans? M: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times. W: How did it go? M: Not so well. I think they are looking for people with some experience. W: Have you had any other interviews? M: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't many jobs out there. W: That's too bad. M: Yes, I had a hope to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now. W: What will you do if you can't find a job? M: In that case, I'll begin working on the master's degree in the fall. W: Good luck. Question: What kind of jobs seems to be in short supply? - Writers. - School teachers. - Newspaper reporters.
School teachers.
Dialogue: W: May I help you, sir? M: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America. W: Is he going by ship or plane? M: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest? W: What about this tie? It's made of pure silk. M: My sister already gave him one. I'd like something unusual. Let me look around...oh, that clock looks nice, but... W: Hey,here is a gift for the man who has everything. M: Oh,a folding toothbrush! That's a wonderful idea! I'll take it. Question: How will the man's brother go to South America? - By ship. - By plane. - By train.
By plane.
Q: Dialogue: W: You don't feel very well, do you? You look pale. Have you got a cold? M: Oh, no, but my stomachaches. Maybe the seafood doesn't agree with me. Question: What probable caused the man's stomachache? - The pear. - The weather. - The sea food.
A: The sea food.
Question: Dialogue: W: Excuse me. I just received my telephone bill, and there's a problem with it. M: May I see your bill, please? W: Certainly. There it is. On July 1st, I really don't know anybody in Finland. M: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see...it was $42. Your bill was $ 66.10, minus $42, so your new total is $24.10. I'm very sorry about the mistake. W: That's OK. It wasn't your fault. Question: How much is the woman's new bill? - $42. - $24.10. - $6.10.
Answer: $24.10.
*Question*
Dialogue: M: OK. We have to make a decision. Who is the best one interviewed for the job? W: Um, let's see. First we saw Frank. He's very polite and relaxed. But he wasn't well dressed. He wasn't even wearing a tie. M: That's true, dressing well is important. Well, let's think about the others. What about Susan? She had a nice voice and was nicely dressed. W: Well, she did look very neat, very nicely dressed. But she was so shy. She wouldn't be very good at talking to people at the front desk. M: OK. Now who was next? Ar...Yes, David. What do you think? W: Eh... He seemed like a very bright guy. He dressed very nicely and had a really nice appearance. M: He was polite, but also very friendly and relaxed with me, the type of person people feel comfortable with right away. W: And he answered Dona's questions very well. I think he'll be good with the guests at the front desk. M: That's right. OK. Good! I guess we have our receptionist then, don't you? Question: Who will receive the offer? - Frank. - David. - Susan.
**Answer**
David.
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Dialogue: M: I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11. W: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting. Question: What does the woman mean? - The man should give up watching the movie. - The man should read something exciting instead. - The man should go to bed at eleven.
(Answer)
The man should give up watching the movie.