Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: How long have you been in this country? W: Two months, exactly. M: Is it hard for you to study at the American College? W: Yes, I find it very difficult, especially when I cannot follow the professor's lectures. M: That's because you just arrived. Question: What does the woman's problem mainly concern? - Language ability. - Financial support. - Social contacts.
Language ability.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What do you want to make for dinner? W: I think I will make some steaks for dinner. M: Then we have to buy some steaks. Don't you think it's a little bit expensive? W: It is a little expensive but it's cheaper than having steaks in a restaurant. M: What a good wife! W: Do you want to buy some beer for Mr Chen? M: Yes, of course!We all like beer, but I think this time we'd better have some table wine, don't you? W: Yes, you are right. We do need table wine for the steaks. M: I think I would prefer the California Rose. W: That's good for steaks. What else do you want to buy? M: A carton of cigarettes. W: Oh, my God! Why do you want to smoke so much? M: No, it's not for me. It's for Mr Chen and his friends tonight. W: That makes me feel better but anyway cigarettes are terrible for health. M: I know. I'm quitting them. W: Don't you think we should buy some vegetables and ice cream for dessert? M: That's good. Let's go now. W: OK. Question: What is "California Rose" in the dialogue? - A kind of cigarette. - A kind of wine. - A kind of flower.
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A kind of wine.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331. W: one moment, please. I'll get that number for you. M: How much is it, Operator? W: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes. M: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected. W: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again. Question: How much will it cost? - $2 for the first three minutes. - $2 a minute. - $2 for three minutes.
Ans: $2 for the first three minutes.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I've been studying all the time, but I still can't see any improvement in my grades. M: Maybe instead of studying in your dorm, you'd better go some place where there are fewer distractions. Question: What does the man advise the woman to do? - Avoid distractions while studying in her dorm. - Improve her grades gradually. - Study in a quiet place.
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Study in a quiet place.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Oh, look, who's here? Upon my word, if it isn't Mr. White. Oh, Mr. White, you shouldn't have come. M: That's all right. I was told the weather was not good enough. W: Yes, not ideal for flying. M: If it doesn't clear up soon, I'm afraid the flight might be put off. W: Let's hope for the best. M: Mrs. Smith, do you like traveling by air? W: For me there is nothing like traveling by air. It is both speedy and comfortable. Mr. White, there goes the announcement for passengers to board. M: Oh, good news for you. The plane will take off on time as it is clearing up. W: I think I must go now. Thank you for coming to see me off, Mr. White. M: It's a pleasure. Come again, I wish you a pleasant journey. W: Thank you. Good-bye. Question: What does Mrs. Smith feel when she sees Mr. White? - Excited. - Surprised. - Sad.

Ans:Surprised.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia? W: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay? M: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too. W: OK. He won't mind? M: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you. W: Will we drive to New York? M: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime. W: What's the climate like? M: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes. W: Well, when do we leave? M: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon? W: No problem. Question: How will the two speakers go to New York? - By plane. - By car. - By train.
Ans:
By car.