Dialogue: W: Wow, are you still up? It's late. M: It is? I didn't realize. Where have you been, Mary? W: I was at Kayla's birthday party tonight. She had it in a big restaurant in the East End. I didn't get there until 10:00, though. I first had to say goodbye to my friend Lisa who's moving to Seattle next week. We met up at 8:00 at a bar and talked for a long time. I was already tired by the time I got to the party, so I left at 11:30. M: Well, I'm tired myself. I've been reading Skeleton Crew by Stephen King. It's pretty scary, but it's hard to put down. W: Oh, that's his collection of short stories, right? I read that when I was 14! It really gave me nightmares. M: I'm not surprised. I just read the story about the toy monkey that kills people. It really disturbed me. Now I can't sleep. W: A lot of people used to say Stephen King was a bad writer, but I've always enjoyed his books - even if they made me really afraid. But now, even the book reviewers have come to respect him. Question: What does the man say about Skeleton Crew? - It is hard to stop reading it. - It is about people's nightmares. - It is a novel about animals.
It is hard to stop reading it.
Dialogue: W: Turn on the radio, please. Perhaps it's time for the weather forecast now. M: It's ten o'clock, just the time for the world news. Question: What does the woman want to listen to? - Weather forecast. - The world news. - Music.
Weather forecast.
Q: Dialogue: Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for three days in case of an emergency, like an earthquake. Lisa: An earthquake?! We haven't had an earthquake in years. Tim: Well, you never know; you have to be prepared. Hey, if earthquakes don't get you, it could be a flood, hurricane, snowstorm, power outage, fire, alien attack. [Alien attack!] Well, you never know. Think of any situation in which you might find yourself without the basic necessities of life, including shelter, food, and water, for over a period of time. Lisa: Hum. So, what do you keep in a 42-hour, um, ... I mean 72-kit? Tim: Well, you should have enough food and water to last you three days, and you might want to pack a basic water filter or water purification tablets in case your only water source turns out to be a murky pool of bug-infested water. [Ugh!] Hey, sometimes you don't have a choice, and as for food, you should keep it simple: food that requires no preparation and that doesn't spoil. And no canned goods because they are often too heavy and bulky. [Okay, that makes sense.] And unless you have a can opener or the can has a pull-tab lid, you'll have to use a rock or something to open them. [Ah, instant mashed green beens.] Yeah, and oh, energy bars, beef jerky, and a mix of nuts, raisins, and chocolate are possibilities. Lisa: Huh, the food might be nasty, but I guess you could survive ... barely. Tim: Well, the food doesn't have to taste bad; just select things that are easy to prepare, and you might want to include some basic comfort foods like a couple of candy bars. Then, you have to decide on the type of shelter you might need. Lisa: A hotel sounds nice. Tim: Yeah, but that's really not an option. The reality is that you might have to evacuate to a... Question: Which idea was stated in the conversation about water? - You should buy spring water in bottles in advance. - Having a water filter to clean water can be helpful. - Bacteria in water can cause serious illness.
A: Having a water filter to clean water can be helpful.
Question: Dialogue: M: Hello, darling. I've just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I am flying this evening. W: Oh, David. Do you really have to go? You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight. M: Yes, I know. But I can't help it. They'll have to come some other time. W: Then we won't be able to go to the theatre tomorrow. M: No, I am afraid we have to change all our plans. W: All right. David, when exactly are you leaving then? M: I am taking the 7 o'clock plane to Rome. W: Are you coming home before you go to the airport? M: I am afraid I can't. I am still having a talk with my boss here. W: What about your suitcase? M: I am afraid you'll have to pack it for me. W: And who is fetching it for you? M: You'll bring it, darling. W: Why me? M: Because you are coming with me. It's your birthday on Saturday and this trip is my birthday present for you. I'll meet you at the airport, three quarters before the flight. Don't forget anything and don't be late. See you later, darling. Question: When will the speakers meet? - At 3:15 pm. - At 7:00 pm. - At 6:15 pm.
Answer: At 6:15 pm.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: Well, hello! Have you moved, or something? M: No, I went to California for a few weeks. W: Oh, really? Our new manager comes from California. Do you know that? Question: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers? - Strangers. - Classmates. - Workmates
**Answer**
Workmates
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Dialogue: W: Derek, how is your knee today? Is it still giving you trouble? M: No, it feels a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was only a pull. W: Great. But why don't you take it easy today? Maybe just practice throwing. Don't do any running. M: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday's game? W: Yes, I have some films showing Michigan in the last three games. They're in my office. If you want to see them, you can. M: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to see what we are up against. W: Michigan has a strong team. We're in for a tough one. They are one of the top football teams in the counry now since they beat Iowa last weekend. Come to think of it, why don't you go ahead and check out the game films right now? And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days. M: All right. I'll be back tomorrow afternoon for full practice. W: OK. Here's the key to my office. The films are on my desk, and the projector is all set up. Question: Where does the woman tell the man to go? - To the hospital. - To his home. - To her office.
(Answer)
To her office.