Dialogue: Brenda: Well, what's on? Brenda: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5. Paul: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that. Brenda: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild? Paul: Personally, I'd rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense. Brenda: Well, then. Ah, here's something. Do you want to watch a rerun of Star Wars? Paul: Nah, I've seen it a zillion times. I'd like to see something different. Brenda: Okay, let's see here. Oh, how about this? On channel 2 at 9:00, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom ... Paul: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I'm beat. I think I'm going to hit the sack. Brenda: You're going to bed? Paul: Yeah. I have to get up early tomorrow ... Brenda: ... and then you're going to fix the bathroom? Paul: Good night. Brenda: Okay. Too bad, though. There's a basketball game on right now, but ... but I guess you can catch the score in tomorrow's newspaper. Paul: Oh, okay. I'll stay up and keep you company while I ... I mean, you ... I mean, WE watch the game. Brenda: I thought you'd change your mind. I'll get the popcorn. Question: Which statement best describes the man's feelings about watching the home improvement show? - He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house. - He thinks that he will be able to get a better job by learning from the show. - He thinks it is easier to get someone else to repair their problems around the house.
He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.
Dialogue: M: Hello! W: Hello, Mike! This is Jane. M: Oh. Hello, Jane! W: Listen, Mike! I've got a real problem. M: What is it? W: The car's broken down. M: Oh, not again. W: Yeah. I checked the oil and I checked almost everything. It's just not starting at all. M: You have to get rid of it, you know. W: I know, I know. But look, the thing is, I've got to pick Tom up at the airport. Can I......? M: Use my car? Yes, of course. W: That'll be great! It's very kind of you. M: Come on when you like. I don't need it till tonight. W: OK! I'll be around in about an hour. Thanks a lot! M: It's all right. See you then! W: See you! Question: Why did Jane call Mike? - To ask him to meet her. - To tell him about Tom. - To borrow his car.
To borrow his car.
Q: Dialogue: W: Oh, your watch is broken. M: Yes, but can Tom repair it? Question: What does the man mean? - He wants to get rid of his broken watch. - He wants the woman to repair his watch. - He wants the woman's husband to repair his watch.
A: He wants the woman's husband to repair his watch.
Question: Dialogue: W: Yes, sir. May I help you? M: I have a reservation for tonight. John Durgin. W: Just a moment, please. Let me check. That's right. You have a reservation for a two-room suite for tonight. M: I'm afraid there's been a mistake. I only reserve a single room, not a suite. W: I'm sorry, Mr. Durgin, but this is what is available. Your reservation arrived too late to have a single. There's a large conference in town this week and we're full up. M: Well, if that's the way it is, I'll have to take it. W: Please sign the register here. Your suite is 526. M: Thank you. W: The lift is on your right, sir, and I'll have your bags sent up in a moment. M: Fine, thanks. Question: What does the man want to have? - A single room. - A two-room suite. - Only a bed.
Answer: A single room.
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Dialogue: M: Good afternoon, madam. I'm doing some market research and I'm hoping you might have a few minutes to answer some questions. W: Okay, sure. M: Great, thank you very much. First of all, do you own a personal computer? W: Of course! Doesn't everyone? M: How long have you owned it? W: I bought this particular computer last year. But I got my first PC in 1995. M: I see. And what do you primarily use your computer for? W: Well, I use it to send e-mails a lot, and... um, I have a teach-yourself French program. And I shop online pretty often. M: Mmm. Any other uses? W: Keeping track of my bank account, and there are a couple of computer games I enjoy. M: Now you've mentioned e-mail and online shopping. Do you use the Internet for any other purposes? W: Not really. I haven't got around to explore it too much. M: Okay, thanks. Sorry to have given you so much trouble. Thanks again. Question: What does the woman use her computer to learn? - The Franch language. - Buying and selling stocks. - How to shop online.
**Answer**
The Franch language.
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Dialogue: M: Say, Lisa, what are you doing? W: Watching a Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I think I should find out more about its culture. M: You mean you have been accepted into the program? W: I sure have. M: That's wonderful. You must be excited. W: Excited and nervous. You know I have to work on some basic conversation skills. M: How much Japanese can you understand? W: Only a little now. But I'm going to take a special language class next month. M: I wish I were as clever as you are at foreign languages. I would love to study abroad. W: Then why don't you? The school has a lot of programs that don't require the mastery of a foreign language. You just have to be the kind of person who is quick to learn new things and can get used to a new environment fast. M: I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. Thank you for letting me know this. Question: How long will the woman stay in Japan? - For a year. - For a month. - For two years.
**Answer**
For a year.