Dialogue: W: Hi, Mike. Are you going to the barbecue tonight? M: Maybe. W: Why maybe? Are you sure? M: I don't know. All those people, I won't know anyone. W: But that's the idea. You go to these things to meet new people. M: But I don't think barbecue is the best way. W: Why not? M: Because it's just hard to meet friends. W: Well, I love meeting people in a big group because there are more possibilities. M: But don't you think it's hard to get to know people? Besides, it's noisy. You can't always have a great conversation. W: Then how do you like to meet people? M: I think small groups are the best way to meet people. I meet the most interesting people in class. I see how they think and talk every day. If I like someone, then we might get together later on. W: You're such a serious guy. I met my best friend in the sports club. We came to know we had a lot in common. If you ask me, big parties are the best way to meet people. M: Well, maybe. Mmm, I should try my chances of the barbecue. I'll see you tonight, Mary. Question: What is the propable relationship between the speakers? - Colleagues - Schoolmates - Teacher and student.
Schoolmates
Dialogue: W: I'd like to reserve two tickets on Saturday, the 10th. M: For which movie, madam? W: Um...for Dark and Stormy Night, please. M: I'm sorry, that show is sold out. W: Well, how about on the 11th? M: Yes, madam, we do have tickets for that show. W: Are there any seats left in the middle? M: Yes, but they're not next to each other. If you want them together, we still have seats in the front and at the back. W: The front row sounds good. How much are the tickets? M: $13 total. W: Okay. Can I use my credit card? M: Sure. Could you give me your name, the name of your card, the card number, please? W: Uh, just a second. I have to get my credit card out. Question: Why doesn't the woman buy tickets for the seats in the middle? - They are not next to each other. - They are too expensive. - They are sold out.
They are not next to each other.
Q: Dialogue: W: I have a complaint to make, Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered. M: I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free. Question: Where does the conversation most probably take place? - At the information desk. - In an office. - In a restaurant.
A: In a restaurant.
Question: Dialogue: W: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you. M: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember? W: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will? M: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and, after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $ 15 000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $ 1 125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son. It's time he get married, and he needs a house. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him. W: Your son's fortunate. So you want my help buying the land and building the house. M: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect. W: Have you found a plot yet? M: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me. W: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You're not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village. Question: How long have they not met each other? - Half a year. - Two years. - Three or four years.
Answer: Three or four years.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: Hey, John! Were you in the literature class yesterday? M: No. I couldn't make it. Weren't you there. either? W: No. I wasn't. I was hoping you could tell me the reading assignment. Question: What do you guess they'll do? - Go to the class at once. - find out the assignment. - Skip over the work.
**Answer**
find out the assignment.
Dialogue: W: I enjoy going through a secondhand bookstore, don't you? It's interesting to see what people used to enjoy reading. Did you see this old book of children's stories? M: Some of these books aren't so old, though... See? This mystery was published only six years ago. It cost seventy-five cents. You can't beat that. W: Hey! Look at this! M: What? Are you getting interested in nineteenth century poetry all of a sudden? W: No. Look at the inscription! Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1893. Maybe it's worth something. M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents. W: But if this is a signature of someone who is well known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars. Question: Why is William Shakespeare mentioned in the conversation? - He gave gifts to millions of people. - He was a very wealthy man in his times. - His signature is worth a lot of money.
His signature is worth a lot of money.