Dialogue: M: What's that book you just picked up? W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one. W: No, they don't. I have asked. M: Why don't you get it from the library? W: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you. W: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you. M: My pleasure. Question: Why doesn't the woman buy the book? - Because it's too expensive. - Because she doesn't need it. - Because she can buy it everywhere.
Because it's too expensive.
Dialogue: M: How do you like Professor Bachman's course on the History of Philosophy? He is a distinguished scholar on that subject. W: He is a great teacher. But I'm having a hard time with the reading list. I feel I can't ever finish it. Question: What problem does the woman have with the course? - She doesn't like the way the professor lectures. - She's having a hard time following the professor's lectures. - She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.
She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.
Q: Dialogue: M: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet? W: Not yet. Where is it? M: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station. W: What about it? M: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match. W: What about the swimming pool? M: It's very good. Would you like to go there with me next week? W: Good idea. Every day is OK except Monday. M: Well. Why not go there on Saturday? Then we can stay for a long time. W: OK. See you. Question: What did the man do last week? - Went swimming. - Played table tennis. - Played basketball.
A: Played table tennis.
Question: Dialogue: M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera? W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs. Question: What is the man looking for? - Batteries. - Garden tools. - Cameras.
Answer: Batteries.
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Dialogue: M: My teaching assistant will correct the final exam papers and I'll grade them. W: Sorry,I have trouble hearing in the back of the room. What did you say? Question: What did the man say about the final exam? - He will correct papers. - He will collect papers. - The assistant will correct papers.
**Answer**
The assistant will correct papers.
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Dialogue: M: Maria. Let's put aside the topic for later. My boss will blame me for being late. W: OK. I have to go and buy some pet foods. Question: What is the man's purpose by saying so? - To continue the argument. - To go home for his pet. - To rush to work.
**Answer**
To rush to work.