*Question*
Dialogue: W: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it? M: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well. W: Really? But were crop losses great? M: Yes, However, since the weather following the eruption was unexpectedly good, some crop yields remained steady or even increased beyond normal expectancy levels. W: I'm glad to hear that. But what was the beneficial effect you mentioned? M: A mass destruction of various insect populations. W: How could the ash kill insects without effecting people too? M: It's highly abrasive and quickly wears away the outer wax layer, protecting insects bodies. Removal of that layer causes the insects to lose body moisture by evaporation, the result is usually lethal. W: How about that? Sounds like an effective yet natural insecticide. Question: What is the main topic of the conversation? - The conversion of volcanic waste to fertilizer. - The menace of currently dormant volcanoes around Mount Saint Helens. - The eruption of Mount Saint Helens and its effects on the environment.
**Answer**
The eruption of Mount Saint Helens and its effects on the environment.

*Question*
Dialogue: W: Excuse me, sir. M: Yes? W: Could you tell me how far it is to the National Arts Centre? M: Yes. It's quite near, about a ten-minute walk from here. W: Could you tell me how to get there? I'm a tourist here. M: Well, you walk down this street for two blocks to the traffic lights. Turn left and you will be on King Street. Walk straight along King Street, until you come to a cinema, the National Arts Centre is right opposite. You can't miss it. W: Wait a minute. I walk down this street two blocks to the traffic lights. Turn left and I will be on King Street. I walk straight along King Street, until I come to a cinema; the National Arts Centre is opposite. M: That's right. W: Thank you. M: My pleasure. Question: Which of the following is TRUE? - The cinema is on King Street. - The place where the woman wants to go is right next to the cinema. - The place where the woman wants to go is just twelve minutes walk from here.
**Answer**
The cinema is on King Street.

*Question*
Dialogue: W: John has taken some medicine. He is sleeping now. M: OK. Call me ff you need some help. Question: What's happened to John? - He is calling. - He needs help. - He is ill.
**Answer**
He is ill.

*Question*
Dialogue: W: The price of this kind of coat was only $ 200 last year. But now it is doubled. M: Why didn't you buy one last year? Question: What price is the coat now? - $200 - $400 - $3000
**Answer**
$400