Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Wow, are you still up? It's late. M: It is? I didn't realize. Where have you been, Mary? W: I was at Kayla's birthday party tonight. She had it in a big restaurant in the East End. I didn't get there until 10:00, though. I first had to say goodbye to my friend Lisa who's moving to Seattle next week. We met up at 8:00 at a bar and talked for a long time. I was already tired by the time I got to the party, so I left at 11:30. M: Well, I'm tired myself. I've been reading Skeleton Crew by Stephen King. It's pretty scary, but it's hard to put down. W: Oh, that's his collection of short stories, right? I read that when I was 14! It really gave me nightmares. M: I'm not surprised. I just read the story about the toy monkey that kills people. It really disturbed me. Now I can't sleep. W: A lot of people used to say Stephen King was a bad writer, but I've always enjoyed his books - even if they made me really afraid. But now, even the book reviewers have come to respect him. Question: What does the woman think of Stephen King? - She likes his books. - She has come to respect him. - She thinks he is a bad writer.
She likes his books.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: So you've finally listened to your wife's advice and given up smoking? M: It was my doctor's advice. I'm suffering from high blood pressure. Question: What do we learn from the conversation? - The man no longer smokes. - The man is under pressure from his wife. - The man usually follows his wife's advice.
The man no longer smokes.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Looks like rain. Better look for your umbrella. M: Yeah, I think it's definitely going to rain. That's why I'm not going out. Question: What is the man going to do? - Stay inside. - Find his umbrella. - Go out with an umbrella.
A: Stay inside.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Jane, didn't you get my messages? I have sent two to your e-mail. W: Ah? Oh, sorry Tom. I've been meaning to get back in touch with you. It just slipped my mind. Question: What does the woman mean? - She didn't get the man's massages. - There is something wrong with her e-mail. - She forgot to call the man.
Answer: She forgot to call the man.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Are you going somewhere for your vacation? M: Yes, I'm making plans for a tour. W: That'll be lovely. Where are you going? M: I start out from Long Island this Friday. I've planned a four-day drive to Salt Lake Ciy, where I'll join my brother and my family for his fortieth birthday. W: Well, you've got to prepare lots of food and enough sleeping bags then? M: Oh, no. I'll spend the nights in hotels and enjoy local food as I pass by. How does it sound? W: It sounds good. You can do a lot of sightseeing, too. So, you're going to have a nice vacation. Question: Why won't the man bring sleeping bags? - Because he has friends along the way. - Because he will spend the nights in hotels. - Because his brother has prepared some for him.
**Answer**
Because he will spend the nights in hotels.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Good morning. Dr. Zane's office. M: This is Mr. Hill. I have a ten o'clock appointment, but I'm running a little late. Do you have any openings this afternoon? W: Sorry we don't. Can you come tomorrow morning? M: OK. See you then. Question: Why is the man calling? - To change his appointment. - To speak to Dr. Zane. - To see the woman.
**Answer**
To change his appointment.