Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing. W: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach. M: Why the beach? W: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard. M: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind. W: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies. M: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation. W: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now? M: Sure! Let's go! Question: What has the woman mainly been thinking about? - The weather. - A vacation. - Her studies.
Her studies.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Sound and Vision, Administrative Department, Eve Wheeler speaking. Can I help you? M: Good afternoon, madam. This is John Cruise. I wish to register a complaint about my video recorder. W: I see. I hope I can be of some help. Can you explain what the problem is, please? M: Well, the recorder has severely damaged two quite valuable tapes of mine. And you guaranteed that this machine is the best there. I hope you understand that a simple repair is just not enough. I demand compensation for the lost tapes as well. W: I'm sorry. That's all very unfortunate. I'm sure something can be done. I will put you through to our legal consulant, Mrs. Schroder. One moment, please. (dialing sound...) Hello, Mr. Cruise? Thank you for waiting. I'm awfully sorry, but Mrs. Schroder is having a meeting right now. Could she call you back later this afternoon? M: I hope you're not trying to get rid of me. W: Not at all, sir. I have noted your complaint and I will urge Mrs. Schroder to call you back as soon as possible. Could I have your phone number, please? M: Yes. It's 0181 945 8719. W: Thank you very much. Goodbye. Question: What does Mr. Cruise require of the woman? - An exchange of the video recorder for a new one. - An immediate apology for the service. - A repair of the video recorder and compensation for his tapes.
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A repair of the video recorder and compensation for his tapes.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class. M: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up. W: That is not a proper excuse. You could set it ahead of the exact time so that you could have got up earlier and not have been late. M: I did that, but it seemed useless when I found the batteries had run out after I woke up this morning. I rushed to school and luckily, my neighbour Mr. Green gave me a hand and took me to school with his car. W: So you could have made it. But you were still late for class. M: The thing is, when I got off, I found I had left my bag in his car. And it was too late to get it back when I realized that. I went straight to the nearest shop and gave him a call. I waited for five minutes before Mr. Green drove back. W: Finally, he gave you your bag and you came to the classroom and you were already 15 minutes late for class at that time. Is that all? M: Miss, you seem to know the entire story. May I go back to class now? Otherwise I will be late for the following class. Question: What can we know about the boy? - He was careless. - He liked telling lies. - He was lazy.
Ans: He was careless.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello, Mrs. Tailor, is Peter there? W: No. He is out on his bicycle at the moment. M: Oh! Can he go swimming this afternoon? W: Sorry, Jack. He's got a basketball match this afternoon. Question: What is Peter going to do this afternoon? - Ride bicycle. - Go to swimming. - Take part in a basketball match.
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Take part in a basketball match.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I really need a vacation. I just can't decide where to go. M: Have you ever been to Curacao? W: No, I haven't. It's so far. M: Oh, come on! In this day and age, nothing is far. Besides, once you get there, it's like being in paradise. I really think you should consider it. In fact, I suggest you ask your travel agent about it. W: What's so great about Curacao? It's just another tropical island with a pretty beach. M: Just another tropical island? Bright sunny days with blue water rolling upon to the clean white sand. Gentle winds blowing through the palm trees of clear move at night. Come on! It's a tremendous place to go. W: Oh, I don't know. M: Look! You can go wherever you want. But it's important that you relax during your vacation. And Curacao is the perfect place for that. I mean, you can do all the things you like to do. Play tennis, swim, read, rest, not to mention eat well and get a great suntan. Why are you so hesitant? Come on! Be adventurous. W: You're certainly making it sound better by the minute. OK, maybe I'll check it out with my travel agent. M: I suggest you hurry. This is a very busy time of the year. And reservations aren't always easy to get. And it is absolutely necessary that you have reservations. Question: What does the man think of Curacao? - It is difficult to reach. - It is a tourist paradise. - It is a perfect place for sports.

Ans:It is a tourist paradise.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience. M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels. W: What subjects did you take? M: French. German and Art. W: Art? M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city. W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that? M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago. W: Did your father mind? M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see. W: Have you any brothers or sisters? M: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen. W: Right. What do you do in your spare time? M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe. W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background. Question: Why didn't Mr. Brown continue his study after he finished school? - He did not like to study. - He had to work to support his family. - A friend of his father's offered him a job.
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A friend of his father's offered him a job.