Read the below conversation. M: Are you OK, Lily? You don't look very happy. W: Oh, David. I had an argument with mum again. I'm not getting enough pocket money. M: How much do you get? W: Five pounds a week. M: That sounds reasonable to me. W: Well, I'm 14 and if you are going to town shopping, you can never have enough money. Everything is so expensive. M: But is it fair amount of money? Compare what your friends get. W: Well, we all get the same. But I have to buy all my music things as well things for school and have hardly anything left to spend on clothes. M: Right. Do you have to help around house? W: Not really. M: So you don't have to do anything for this pocket money. W: Mum said if I did that I will never have time to do my school work. M: Has she said you can have more pocket money when you are 15? W: Well, Mum just says she'll decide when I'm ready to have more. And I've just got to wait. M: Maybe you should sit down with her and say "How can I prove that I am old enough to get more?" W: So, I should talk to her again. M: Yes, but don't argue with her. Just discuss it calmly. What would the listener say?
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Answer: W: OK, thanks.
Q: Read the below conversation. W: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr Green? M: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening. W: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi? M: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one? W: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you. M: OK, thanks. Are the taxis in London all black? W: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London? M: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to the taxi drivers here? W: Oh, yes. Look, here's one. Taxi! What would the listener say?
A: M: Thanks. See you tomorrow.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Sorry, I'm late, Tom. M: It's all right, Rita. Where have you been? W: At the police station. I've lost my handbag. Or perhaps someone's taken it. I don't know. M: Oh, no. What happened? Sit down. Was there anything important in it? W: Important! My checkbook, all the papers I need for work. M: Oh, that's terrible. But how did you lose it? W: Well, as you know, I was with a friend all morning and we had lunch together. After I had lunch, I went shopping. And when I wanted to buy something, I couldn't find my checkbook. Then I remembered that it was in my handbag. And my handbag was in my car. M: So you went back to your car. W: But I didn't find it there. M: And you went to the police station? W: Not immediately. Before I went to the police station I called my friend's office. No luck. M: You should go to the restaurant where you had lunch and look for it. W: Oh, I should have done that. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: Now you'd better telephone the manager right away.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. Man: Excuse me. Uh, I want to get my girlfriend a sweater for her birthday, but I can't find the right one. Sales Associate: Well, um, what about these over here? Man: Uh, this one is okay. I like the style, but do you the same thing in a blue, a blue color? Sales Associate: Um, well, Hmm. I don't ... I don't see a blue one, but about this green one? Man: Uh, do you have the same thing in a dark green? And what size is this one anyway? Sales Associate: It's a large. Man: Oh, my girlfriend wears a small. That won't work. Sales Associate: Well, what about this red one? Man: Ummm, it's okay. How much is it? I don't see a price tag. Sales Associate: Well, let's see. It usually sells for $34, but it's on sale for $16. What would the listener say?
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[A]: Man: Hmm. Okay, I'll take it. Thanks.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: Excuse me. Are you in charge here? M: Yes, sort of. W: Then perhaps you can help me. I need to use a computer to type an assignment. M: Well, are you a student? W: Yes, I am. First year. M: Ok. Have you used a computer before? W: Yes, I've done a bit of word processing. M: That's good. You can use a computer for 2 hours at a time. W: Mm. What can I do if something goes wrong with the computer? What would the listener say?
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output: M: There's usually someone here from 9 o'clock. You can ask him for help.
Read the below conversation. M: Reception. Can I help you? W: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203. M: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you? W: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room? M: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you'll leave. W: Oh, dear. M: Is there a problem, Madam? W: Well, you see, my plane takes off at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Can I keep the room a bit longer? M: I see. Which room are you in, Madam? W: Room 203, the name is Browning. M: Ah yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room till 2 p.m., if you wish. W: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you very much. What would the listener say?
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Answer:
M: My pleasure.