Read the following conversation and answer the question. Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash. Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway? Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days. Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded. Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off. Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses? Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan. Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment? Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city. Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area? Ron: Yeah, I guess. Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month? Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do. Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home. Ron: Well, I guess I could. Nancy: And entertainment? Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons. Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars? Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so. Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You... Question: Which sentence would identify the man's current situation? - He has a lot of expenses including student loans. - He has a decent job, but he's looking for a new one. - He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.
He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here? W: I'm waiting for a bus. The buses are so full at this time of the day. M: Sure. Where are you going? I don't think this is your way home. W: You are right. I'm going for a walk in the park. M: Going for a walk even after along day's work? W: Yes. I always enjoy walking alone in the park after work. M: I see. Then why not go there on foot? It's not so far from here. W: Oh, no. I hate walking through the streets. Question: When does the talk most likely take place? - Early in the morning. - Late in the afternoon. - On a Sunday afternoon.
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Late in the afternoon.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hi, Bob. I heard about your accident but I didn't think it would be this bad. M: Well, thanks for making me feel better. W: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened. M: I just got back from Africa where I had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs when my motor failed and was hit by another motorcycle. I was laid up in a hospital over there for three weeks. W: Three weeks, that's a long time. What did you do while you were in the hospital? M: Well, if you can believe it, I read all about motorcycle racing. I love racing even if it hurts. W: But I'm afraid you don't make it look very funny. You're lucky to be alive. M: That's for sure. I am lucky to be alive. W: How soon can you get well? Did the doctor tell you about it? M: They say I still need to stay in bed for two weeks or so. W: I think you'll get a bit fatter by then. By the way, is there anything I can do for you? M: No, thank you. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. It's very kind of you to come to see me. W: I'll be going then. Bye. M: Bye. Question: When was Bob sent into hospital? - Three weeks ago. - More than three weeks ago. - Five weeks ago.
Ans: More than three weeks ago.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Oh, my! I can't go on. W: Me neither. I give up or I will die. M: I've never seen such hot weather in my life. W: I can't agree more. It's like the whole world is boiling. M: Look. the temperature has hit 98! W: I can't believe it. We used to have such nice weather here all year round. M: Yes. How I miss the good old days. Just cool or warm days. W: So, what to do now? M: I guess we can't do anything until the sun sets down. W: You are right. I'm sweating all over. M: Let's go back home and take a shower. W: Yes. We might cool down in this way. Question: What do the two speakers think of the weather? - They don't agree with each other about it. - They never like hot weather. - They think it is too hot to do anything.
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They think it is too hot to do anything.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'm so worried about Monday's exam. M: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm. W: Is it all right if I use dictionaries? M: You are not allowed to use them, I think. W: Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam? M: I'm afraid that's not possible. W: May I bring some paper to write drafts? M: Yes, that's all right. W: Thank you very much for the information. Question: What can be brought with the woman to the exam? - Some draft papers. - Papers with some information. - Dictionaries.
Some draft papers.