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In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
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W: Yes, I went with Alan on Saturday afternoon. M: How was it? W: Terrible! In the first half Birmingham only kicked the ball three or four times! Really bad. And it rained., Question: What are they talking about? (A) A live football match. (B) The weather. (C) A football match on TV.
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(A) A live football match.

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W: Hi, my name is Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you. M: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son? W: I want to learn. My son is only three. M: Fine. Have you had any musical experience before? W: Well, I studied the piano for about three months but that was 6 years ago. M: That's good. So we needn't start right from the beginning again. W: When can I take lessons and how much do they cost? M: Well, that depends on you. We have a small group that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours, that costs $4 an hour. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I give private lessons which cost $8 an hour. W: I'm afraid that I can't make it on Mondays but I can come on Wednesdays., Question: Which lesson does the woman want to come to? (A) The group class on Monday. (B) The group class on Wednesday. (C) The private lesson on Tuesday.
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(B) The group class on Wednesday.

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W: Did you hear Jakie's going to work in another department? We need to have a really good party so that we can send her off really well. So, what shall we do? M: Why don't we have a surprise party, Maggie? W: That's a good idea. We could go to the Holiday Inn Hotel. M: That's too expensive. Maybe we can ask Carrie to make a cake. W: Yeah, let's do that. Perhaps we could just give the party in the office and put up some balloons. M: That's great. I think we should also buy a really big card, a huge card, and we should get everybody to sign it. W: Shall we have some music? M: I was thinking exactly that myself. But ..., Question: What do the speakers decide to do? (A) Ask Carrie for help. (B) Buy a huge cake. (C) Play cards.
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(A) Ask Carrie for help.