[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He's here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word's wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report? M: You know this isn't the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over a hundred year ago. But it didn't happen. W: Yes, but you must admit the world's a very different place now. M: Of course. In fact I believe there's maybe some truth in the prediction this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment. W: Such as...? M: There's an enormous gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In Sal Paulo, you can see shopping malls full of designer goods right next door to the slam areas without proper water and electricity supplies. A lot of work needs to be done to help people in those areas improve their lives. W: What needs to be done? M: Education, for example. For Brazil to be successful, we need to offer education to all Brazilians. Successful countries like South Korea and Singapore have excellent education systems. Brazil needs to learn from these countries. W: So you are hopeful for the future. What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: As I said earlier, I'm hopeful. This isn't an easy job. We need to make sure that these important opportunities for Brazil aren't wasted, as they were in the past.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: Where were you yesterday? M: I was at home asleep. W: Asleep! I thought that you had to take an exam. M: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed. W: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed. M: I'm going now. I just came here to speak to my professor. W: What did he tell you? M: He said that I'd be able to take a make-up. W: Well, that's all right then. Are you going straight home? M: I have to stop at the drugstore on the way. I need some aspirin. W: Do you think that you should walk that far? M: I have to walk. I didn't bring my car. 1 didn't think I'd be able to drive today. W: Well, take care of yourself. What would the listener say?
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output: M: OK. Thanks.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. W: I think your article in the school newspaper is right on target, and your viewpoints have certainly convinced me. What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses, you and I are definitely in the minority.
Problem: Read the below conversation. M: Hi, Lily, how's your new flat? W: It's great. I really like it. M: How big is it? W: It's one big room, but it has a bathroom and a small kitchen, too. M: How far is it from the office. W: It's only about 10 minutes. M: 10 minutes by bus or by car? W: On foot. I walked to work this morning. I was 10 minutes early. M: You are lucky. I was 10 minutes late. W: What happened M: All the buses came late. W: What did Susan say? M: She was late too. W: What happened to her? M: She took the train, and it was late too. W: Well then you're really lucky after all. But what are you going to do tomorrow. What would the listener say?

A: M: I'll start 15 minutes earlier.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. W: Is it far from here to your home? What would the listener say?
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M: No, not at all. It takes about a quarter on foot.
Problem: Read the below conversation. M: Hi, Kathy, it's Jason. W: Hi, Jason. I haven't heard from you in a while. M: Well. I've been busy. I've started my own company. W: Wow, what kind of business is it? M: Just a small on-line store. I am hiring staff and I want you to come to work for me. W: Actually, I just got started working at the old company again. What would the listener say?

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M: Oh, I didn't realize you were going back. Well, can you recommend someone else?