Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Wow, are you still up? It's late. M: It is? I didn't realize. Where have you been, Mary? W: I was at Kayla's birthday party tonight. She had it in a big restaurant in the East End. I didn't get there until 10:00, though. I first had to say goodbye to my friend Lisa who's moving to Seattle next week. We met up at 8:00 at a bar and talked for a long time. I was already tired by the time I got to the party, so I left at 11:30. M: Well, I'm tired myself. I've been reading Skeleton Crew by Stephen King. It's pretty scary, but it's hard to put down. W: Oh, that's his collection of short stories, right? I read that when I was 14! It really gave me nightmares. M: I'm not surprised. I just read the story about the toy monkey that kills people. It really disturbed me. Now I can't sleep. W: A lot of people used to say Stephen King was a bad writer, but I've always enjoyed his books - even if they made me really afraid. But now, even the book reviewers have come to respect him. Question: When did the woman arrive at the party? - At 8:00. - At 10:00. - At 11:30.
At 10:00.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Wouldn't you get bored with the same routine year teaching the same things to children? W: I don't think it would be as boring as working in an office. Teaching is most stimulating. Question: What does the woman imply about office work? - It's awfully dull. - It's really exciting. - It's very exhausting.
It's awfully dull.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Well, you know I had a good time tonight. M: I'm pleased to hear that. W: But I have to say goodbye right now. M: Why? It's not late. Can't you stay a little longer? W: No, I'm sorry, but I really must go. I don't know whether I can catch the last bus if I don't hurry now. M: When does the bus go? W: At ten o'clock. Oh dear! It's already a quarter past ten. M: Don't worry, Kate. Since you have missed the bus, it is unnecessary for you to hurry. I can drive you home. W: Thank you. You are so kind. But my mother will worry about me if I'm too late getting home. I must get home before 11:00. M: That's all right. Let's go now. But I hope to have a chance to see you again. W: Thank you, John. Question: Why did she have to leave at that time? - She didn't like to stay any longer with John. - She was afraid of walking alone at night. - She didn't want to make her mother worried.
A: She didn't want to make her mother worried.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'd like to buy these two chairs. How much are they? M: They are 45 dollars each or 80 dollars for the pair. Question: How much do these two chairs cost? - 45 dollars. - 80 dollars. - 90 dollars.
Answer: 80 dollars.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Please take a seat! W: Thank you! M: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak? W: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese. M: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type? W: Oh, yes, I can type. M: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer? W: Oh yes. I am very good at computers. M: Apple and PC? W: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well. M: Right, and um, can you take shorthand? W: Yes, not very fast, but I can. M: OK, fine. And can you drive a car? W: No, I'm afraid I can't. M: Well, that's not very important. Question: Which foreign language can she speak very well? - English. - Japanese. - French.
**Answer**
English.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me. Can you pass me the salt? M: Certainly, here you are. Question: What does the woman want to have? - A story book. - The salt. - An English book.
The salt.