Dialogue: Jack: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important. Peter: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a focus on accomplishments and concrete facts. Jack: You're right. America is a rather individualistic society, with less social pressure to conform. So you will need to become more assertive and to speak out on your own behalf. Peter: Another aspect of American behavior is Americans are more guarded about personal space. So when you are talking to an American, don't stay too close. This personal distance is not due to body odor or bad breath, but because closeness lends a sense of intimacy that is out of proportion to the relationship at the moment. Jack: Yes. Also, try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances. So don't put your arm around their shoulder, touch their face, or hold their hand. Shaking hands when you initially meet or part is acceptable, but this is only momentary. Peter: In many cultures, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, which is not the ease in America. In fact, it is an indication of openness, honesty, and enthusiasm. Question: Americans care about personal space because ______. - they can be turned off by body odor - they are taller and bigger - they believe the relationship is not intimate enough
they believe the relationship is not intimate enough
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Dialogue: M: Where are you going on vacation this year? W: Well, we were thinking about going on the voyage to the Caribbean Sea. It's a beautiful part of the world. M: It certainly is. I went on one last year. But the weather can sometimes be really bad. W: I know. I have been reading weather reports for the Caribbean on the internet. They seem to have lots of storms. M: They certainly do. When we went on a voyage, we stopped at Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. And both had been hit by storms two weeks before. You could still see a lot of damage. W: Well, if I decide to go, I'll just have to hope for the best. Question: What are the speakers talking about? - See adventures. - Vacation plans. - Life at the Caribbean.
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Vacation plans.
Ques: Dialogue: M: Today on mind matters, I'm talking to Dr Ann Winters, an expert on human memory.. Ann, welcome to the program. Now, I suppose the first question everyone would ask is: what exactly is human memory? W: Well, like so many easy questions, the answer isn't very simple. Basically, human memory is a compartment in people's brains where they store images rather like the hard disc drive in a computer. And like a hard disc drive, our memories can become infected or even wiped out by accidents. But the comparison breaks down when we consider that we can train our memories to expand and work better which computers can't manage yet. M: When you talk about memory being infected, do you mean by a disease? W: Yes. For instance, people suffering from a physiological disease like Alzheimer: forget things that happened in the past. And they also forget how to perform simple tasks like tying their shoelaces. The good news is that brain exercises can help keep the brain young. Research has shown that people who have better educations and more mentally active jobs have a lower risk of developing the disease. M: And how can someone exercise his brain? By thinking a lot? W: In a way, yes. But you can also practice using your memory which not only exercises your brain but also improves you ability to remember things. Unfortunately, a lot of devices in modern life are designed to make sure we don't forget things which can make our brains more idle and weaken our memories. M: Can you give us some examples of how to exercise our memories? W: Sure, there is a very simple technique, although it works better for some people than for others. When you want to remember something, think of a physical thing it reminds you of. If I want to remember a date from history, let's say, 1066, the date of the Battle of Hastings. I might think that battle reminds me of bottle, so I think of a bottle with the number 1066 written on the label. And I just picture that bottle to myself. Question: What are we told about people suffering from Alzheimer's disease? - They don't understand the mechanisms of memory. - They can't remember who they are. - They forget how to perform simple tasks.
Ans: They forget how to perform simple tasks.
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Dialogue: W: Would you mind if we discussed tomorrow's agenda before dinner this evening? M: Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it during our meal. Question: When will they discuss the agenda? - Before dinner. - During dinner. - After dinner.
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Before dinner.
Ques:Dialogue: W: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it. M: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do? W: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small flat. M: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you. W: But I need your help. M: How? To find one person for you? W: Yes M: I'll sleep on it tonight and tell you my decision tomorrow. OK? Question: What's the woman going to do with the problem? - She wants to stop learning the text. - She wants to rent a small flat. - She wants to see a doctor.

Ans:She wants to rent a small flat.
Ques:Dialogue: M: Hello. I need a room for two days from June 3 to 4. Do you have any spare room? W: Sorry, sir. We are fully booked on that day. But we do have rooms on June 5 and 6. M: OK. I book a single room for the two days. Question: When will the man check in? - On June 4. - On June 5. - On June 6.

Ans:
On June 5.