Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Come in, please. What can I do for you? W: Professor Donner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course next semester? M: Yes, I'm planning on it. W: Could I be enrolled in it? I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up. W: I know. But the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've done a lot of reading in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it really challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman. If he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. That's really very kind of you. Question: Why did the woman talk to the professor? - She wants him to recommend books. - She wants to apply to graduate study. - She wants to take an advanced course.
Ans: She wants to take an advanced course.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Mr. Miller, you were late for work, weren't you? M: Yes, I'm very sorry. W: Why did you get here so late? M: I watched TV till very late last night. W: What was on? M: It was an exc iting football match. France against Germany. When the France were about to win... So, I got up late and didn't have breakfast and left home in a hurry. W: Did you catch the train? M: No, I called for a taxi. There were a lot of cars and buses on the highway. Unfortunately an accident happened. Then, there was a traffic jam. I was very anxious... W: What happened after that? M: The police came and solved the problem. I waited for a long time. When I got to the office, it was already 10 o'clock. W: I hope that you won't be late again. Otherwise I will fire you. M: Sure, I'll never be late again. Question: How did Mr. Miller go to work? - By cab. - By train. - By bus.
Ans: By cab.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hi, Bill, you look happy. M: Yes, I've just seen a very funny film on TV. W: What was it about? M: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything right. W: So you like it? M: Yes, I do. It made me laugh a lot. W: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive. M: Oh, Jane, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation. W: That's true. But I just think that watching TV is not just for entertainment. Question: What do we lean, about Bill? - He just got out of trouble. - He did something right. - tie enjoyed what he had done.
Ans: tie enjoyed what he had done.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Dave: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in. Randall: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house. Dave: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash. Randall: Oh. Dave: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room. Randall: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains? Dave: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now. Randall: Oh. And what about the kitchen? Dave: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ... Randall: What? Dave: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut. Randall: Hmm. Great. Dave: Ah. It isn't that bad. Randall: Well how about the bathroom? Dave: Well ... Randall: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks. Dave: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing. Randall: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane? Dave: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.] Randall: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions. Dave: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those. Randall: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough. Question: What has Dave done to fix temporarily the refrigerator door? - He used some heavy-duty tape around the door. - He applied some super glue to keep the hinges on tightly. - He pushed a box against the door to keep it shut.
Ans:
He pushed a box against the door to keep it shut.