In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".

Q: M: I'm terribly sorry. I lost the magazine you lent me the other day. W: It doesn't matter. I've read it. M: I've tried to get another copy but couldn't find one., Question: Why is the man feeling sorry? (A) He couldn't get a copy of the magazine the girl wants. (B) He wants to read the magazine again. (C) He has lost the woman's magazine.

A: (C) He has lost the woman's magazine.
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Q: M: This is Jack speaking. Who is this? W: This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me? M: Certainly. What is the matter? W: My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day. M: Oh, Jenny. In fact, you're the one who made a mistake. W: Yes, I know that. But what should I do to make her happy? M: If I were you, I'd say sorry to her first and then get her another cat. W: That's a good idea. But I don't have.., enough money. M: Oh, don't worry. I've got some. I can lend some to you. W: That's very kind of you., Question: Who will lend some money to Jenny? (A) Her sister. (B) Jack. (C) Her parents.

A: (B) Jack.
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Q: M: I want to buy a farm. I think I'd like to grow wheat, is the ground here good for that? W: No, I don't think it's good for farming. M: Why do you know so well? W: I own a farm here, but farming is very hard work. M: But modern farm equipment can make farming easier. W: Yes, but you should cut down trees, clear a lot of land and make the soil rich. M: I don't mind hard work. I just want to get away from my factory. W: You can have my farm at a low price, $ 200, if you want it. M: All right. You're giving me the farm, aren't you?, Question: Why does the woman sell her farm? (A) Because the ground is unfit to grow wheat. (B) Because she has no modern farm equipment. (C) Because farming is very hard work.

A:
(C) Because farming is very hard work.
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