Dialogue: M: The prevailing attitude about premarital contracting is that it spoils the whole concept of marriage, love, and trust. How do you counter that? F: First of all, most of us hear about premarital contracting when someone rich and famous gets divorced and about all the battles they are going through. I know when my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a premarital contract, my son said "Why you guys doing that? Don't you trust each other?" So it's not surprising that people's initial reaction is a negative one. But in fact, premarital contracting is a way that we can learn more about each other, make each other feel more comfortable about issues that are of concerns, and certainly clarify money concerns. This way, we can talk about them, decide together how we want our marriage to work, and if necessary, and only if necessary, we put it in a premarital contract, a legal document. M: Each year, there is one divorce for every two marriages. And a substantial portion of those who have divorced remarry. Is the notion of the premarital contract simply for those who are entering second marriages, or is it also something for the people getting married for the first time? W: Premarital contracting is a communication process. I think all of us, whatever age we are, whatever financial status we have, we have things to talk about. And if we avoid doing that and wait until there are problems, it's almost too late. I think that no matter what age, whether we've been married once or not, whether we have stepchildren, whether we have assets, it's important to communicate and consider a legal document. Question: How do people see premarital contracting in general? - It is unfeasible and unnecessary - It suggests distrust between the two partners - It is only effective for someone rich and famous
It suggests distrust between the two partners
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.
Q: Dialogue: M: Maria, can yon go on a picnic with us tomorrow? W: It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Question: What will the weather probably be like tomorrow? - Rainy. - Sunny. - Cloudy.
A: Rainy.
Question: Dialogue: W: John, shall we go to Sun Store? I have decided to buy that Murrberry handbag. Anyway,I'm not carrying this one to Mary's wedding. M: But, Jane, why not rent one with Handbag Hire? Instead of $ 990,pay $ 50,and you have it for a whole week. W: Sounds great, but I never knew I can rent a handbag. M: Handbag Hire is a new business. It was founded two months ago. Its collection covers many designer handbags. W: So... for the price of one Murrberry, I can use a different bag each week for twenty weeks? M: Absolutely. And if you like one of them, you can choose to buy it at a discounted rate. Of course the price varies by age and condition. For example, a $ 1500 Murrberry bag can sell for just $750. W: Great, but how do I rent? By telephone? Or in person? M: Either. And more conveniently, it accepts online orders. W: I'll do it on line now. I still have one more question. Mary's wedding is next Saturday. There are only five days left. Do I have enough time? M: Don't worry. It promises that customers receive their orders by post within two days. Three more days to go. W: Oh, I'd better order one right now. Question: How many days will the woman have to wait for her order? - 2. - 3. - 4.
Answer: 2.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: Are you having a problem? M: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it. W: Did you try the card list? M: Yes, but it's not there. W: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about books since 1995 is in the computer. I advise you to try that. M: No wonder! This book is published in 1998. W: All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name. M: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not? W: Yes, it will. It will also give you the due date if it is out. If the book is in the library, it will tell you where you can find the book. Question: What does the woman tell the man to do? - To return the due books. - To refer to the card list. - To make use of the computer.
**Answer**
To make use of the computer.
Dialogue: M: Where does Suzanne come from? W: She was born in Switzerland and grew up in Spain, but now she's an English citizen. Question: What is Suzanne's nationality? - American. - British. - Spanish.
British.