Dialogue: W: I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent. M: I've also read some negative reviews. Question: What can be learned from the conversation? - Opinions about the book are varied. - The man thinks the book is excellent. - You shouldn't believe everything you read.
Opinions about the book are varied.
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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.
She is worried about missing her flight.
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Dialogue: W: Next! Good morning, can I help you? M: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving! W: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you? M: I want a ticket to New York. W: Okay. One way or round trip? M: One way, of course. I don't want to hang around here any longer. I was here in Los Angeles last year and I hated it. I come here on business every year and I hate it. It's too spread out, too smoggy! W: That'll be $ 375. How would you like to pay? M: Cash, of course. I don't believe in plastic money or credit cards, or any of that. Listen, can you hurry it up? You're taking forever! W: I'm doing my best, sir. Aisle or window seat? M: Window seat. W: Smoking or nonsmoking? M: Nonsmoking, of course! Oh, by the way, I'm supposed to get a special meal. Doctor's order - I can't eat meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like one of those this time, too. W: I'm sorry. I'm not able to do that. We need twenty-four hours notice for special meal. M: What! You can't give me my special salad? W: I'm sony. I would like to, but I simply cannot. M: Well, I don't give up so easily. Where's your supervisor? Question: What's the airport like? - A hotel. - A market. - A madhouse.
A madhouse.
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Dialogue: W: Hello, this is Mary Collins. May I speak to my husband, please? M: He's just gone out with a customer to show him a new car. Question: What kind of work does Mr. Collins do? - He is a taxi driver. - He is an insurance salesman. - He is a car salesman.
He is a car salesman.
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