Q: Dialogue: W: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam? M: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day. W: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally. M: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long. W: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things. M: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have. W: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well. M: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed. Question: Which of the following is NOT the reason for their going to college? - To get more knowledge. - Net to make their parents disappointed. - To have time for sports, films and so on.
A: To have time for sports, films and so on.

Q: Dialogue: Woman: Excuse me. Is this seat taken? Man: It is now. Take a seat. Woman: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come. Man: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire. Woman: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe? Man: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip. Woman: So, where are you from? Man: To tell the truth, I really don't know. Woman: Uh, what do you mean? Man: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it. Woman: Oh. Man: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now. Woman: You mean back to Texas? Man: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ... Woman: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction! Man: Ah. You're on the wrong bus. Woman: I got to get off. Man: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something. Woman: I have to get off. Man: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories. Question: Why was the bus late? - The bus was involved in an accident. - Traffic on the highway was terrible. - The bus driver got sick and had to rest.
A: The bus was involved in an accident.

Q: Dialogue: Dean: Hey, man. What's up? Tod: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The dumb thing still owes me a quarter. Dean: Well, did you talk to the man at the snack bar to see if he could refund your money? Tod: Yeah, I tried that, but he said he didn't own the machine, and I'd have to call the phone number on the machine. Dean: What a bummer. Tod: Hey, I have an idea. [What?] Why don't we rock the machine back and forth until the candy bar falls? Dean: Nothing doing. I don't want to be responsible for breaking the thing, and besides, someone might call the cops. Tod: Ah, don't worry. I've done it before. Tod: Oh well. Hey, hey, tough luck. Hey, here, take my candy bar. [You mean?] Yeah, the machine and I hit it off earlier today. Question: Why can't the cashier at the snack bar help the man? - The vending machine is not part of his business. - The customer pushed the wrong number. - He doesn't have a key to open the machine.
A: The vending machine is not part of his business.

Q: Dialogue: W: Hello, Mr. Jackson. M: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter? W: I have a pain in my tooth. M: Do you often have this pain? W: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before. M: When did it start? W: Three hours ago. M: You mean it started at one? W: Yes, as soon as I finished lunch. M: Well, have some porridge, milk and soup for meals for two days, and then you'll feel better. W: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful. M: Yes, I'll give you pills. Take one three one three times a day, and come here in three days. I'll pull it if necessary. Question: What's the time when Mrs. Jones went to see the doctor? - It was one. - It was six. - It was four.
A: It was four.