Dialogue: M: You see the list of books for this course? W: Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail. M: Are you going to buy them? W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me. M: How about sharing them with me? W: Sounds good. M: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them. W: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now. And at the end of the course you can take the books you find more interesting and I will take the ones I like. M: What if we both like the same books? W: Come on, we are not going to argue over that, are we? M: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea. W: Then let's get the books as soon as possible. Question: Why does Dr Downs want his students to have these five books? - These books are not expensive. - He wants his students to read more. - He wants to discuss them in detail.
He wants to discuss them in detail.
Dialogue: M: When I got home last night I found a letter from the school I used to study in. The students there want me to go back and talk to them. W: Oh, really? And are you going? M: I don't know. I used to hate school, so I don't feel like going back. W: But it's different now. M: Yes, I know. But it's still a difficult situation. You see, when I was at school I used to be bad at studies and none of the teachers liked me. W: Well; I think you should go. When I was younger, I used to dream about meeting a famous pop star. You can't let them down. M: Maybe you are right. OK, I'll go. Question: Which of the following is true? - The man is going back to his former school to get further education. - The man has decided to accept the invitation of his school. - The man used to like school but have some trouble in his subjects.
The man has decided to accept the invitation of his school.
Q: Dialogue: M: Shall we make another pot of coffee? W: Why not? Question: What does the woman mean? - They shouldn't make any more pots. - They should prepare some more coffee. - They shouldn't have too much coffee.
A: They should prepare some more coffee.
Question: Dialogue: W: How are you,Brandon? M: Oh,dear,my back's killing me. Question: What happened to the man? - He was sleepy. - He caught a cold. - He had a backache.
Answer: He had a backache.
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Dialogue: W: Airport, please. I'm running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it's not the most direct. M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game. Question: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation? - She wants to take the most direct way. - She may be late for the football game. - She is worried about missing her flight.
**Answer**
She is worried about missing her flight.
Dialogue: M: Your son certainly shows a lot of enthusiasm on the tennis court. W: I only wish he'd show as much for his studies. Question: What does the woman imply about her son? - He shows great enthusiasm for his studies. - He is a very versatile person. - He does not study hard enough.
He does not study hard enough.