Dialogue: M: What did your doctor describe for you? W: Well, he said there is no need for me to take any medicine if I eat well-balanced meals. Question: What did the man do last year for his brother's birthday? - No medicine could solve the woman's problem. - The woman should eat less to lose some weight. - The woman should choose the right foods.
The woman should choose the right foods.
Dialogue: M: I won't be back till midnight. Will it be possible to get something to eat in my room? W: Just phone Room Service and tell them what you'd like. Question: Where are the speakers? - In an office - In a classroom - In a hotel
In a hotel
Q: Dialogue: M: Mrs. Whinfield, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on Dorset gardens for our paper. Now I wonder if I could ask you a few questions. W: Yes, sure. M: Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening? W: Well, I was always interested in wild flowers and then in 1980 I read Margery Fish's book Cottage Garden Flowers, which is full of practical advice and personal opinions. But I was reading about plants that I didn't know, so I started to read as much as I could and get different writers' advice. I also used to visit Kew Gardens a lot. That was when we lived in Harrow, West London. I learned a lot from my visit. By the way, Dorset is one of England's three most beautiful towns, the other two being Wiltshire and Somerset. You must know what. I'm often invited to give talks to biology students in college. M: Yes, certainly. That's why I came here. Now what was your first garden like? W: It was a very tiny piece of land, which came with my house in Harrow, West London. M: Do you grow many plants yourself? W: I don't grow many plants from seeds. But I have several friends and we often give each other plants. My garden is a place which often reminds me of so many people through the plants they've given me. Question: What was the purpose of Mrs. Whinfield's visits to Kew Gardens? - To learn more about plants. - To write an article on gardens. - To meet the writers whose books she read.
A: To learn more about plants.
Question: Dialogue: M: Welcome, Miss. May I help you? W: I hope so. I want a lipstick. M: Do you have any particular brand in mind? W: I like Lyfel very much. M: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear? W: Pink. But today, I'm thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious. M: Yes, I see. How do you like this one? W: Not too bad. May I have a try? M: Certainly, Miss. W: Mmm... It's still too bright. Any darker shades? M: Not from the Lyfel group, I'm afraid. W: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color. M: How about this one, then? It has more transparent touch. W: OK, that's the very thing I need. Question: Why does the woman want to change the color of her lipstick? - To be cool. - To be serious. - To be attractive.
Answer: To be serious.
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Dialogue: M: Hi, Ann. I hear you've started evening discussions on popular music. How is it going? W: Pretty well. I must say I've learned a lot. But it would be nicer to have someone who knows more about the subject. Could you possibly join us? M: Certainly. When do you usually meet? W: We meet twice a week-Tuesday and Saturday. Is the time convenient for you? M: Tuesday is OK. But I don't think I can come on Saturday. W: What about Friday evenings? We hope to see you present. M: OK. I'm free on Friday evenings. Question: When will the man come to the discussion? - On Tuesdays and Saturdays. - On Tuesdays and Fridays. - On Fridays and Saturdays.
**Answer**
On Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Dialogue: W: We've all heard the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk? M: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack. W: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example? M: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies. W: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh? M: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program. W: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public? M: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say "Aaah" while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed. W: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh? M: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference! Question: What did the year-long study of heart attack victims find? - Health conditions improve with time spent watching healthy programs. - Comedy videos can cure most people of chronic heart attacks. - Chances of having heart attacks reduce with those amused daily.
(Answer)
Chances of having heart attacks reduce with those amused daily.