Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university. M: What do you think of the food today? W: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say. M: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food. W: Do you have a good idea? M: In my view, we had better get rid of the manager. W: Do you think you are the first to think of that? The problem is that the University doesn't want to change another manager. M: You mean you've been through this before? W: Yes, when I was a freshman, I once did that. I once wrote a letter to the Student Services Official and presented a petition signed by 200 students. M: What was his reaction? W: He asked me why all the other students didn't sign it as well. I told him we only had time for a sample, but I was sure almost all the students would have. M: Why was he so cool towards you? Isn't it a serious question? W: That manager has good friends in the University. You know family connections. Question: Why is the situation difficult to change? - Because the officials like the food. - Because the officials don't respect the students. - Because a very important person manage the food.
Because a very important person manage the food.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Where do you want to go, Madam? W: Hilton Hotel, please. Brrr! It's cold, eh? I'm freezing. M: Come in. San Francisco is usually cold in winter, you know. It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder and it sometimes.... W: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it? M: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Uh, oh. Here comes the rain! W: It's raining hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel, do you think? M: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some light music? W: That would be lovely. Question: What season is it now? - Summer. - Autumn. - Winter.
Winter.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I've never seen you have such confidence before an exam. M: It's more than confidence. Right now I feel that if I get less than an A, it'll be the fault of the exam itself. Question: What does the man mean? - He enjoys finding fault with exams. - He is sure of his success in the exam. - He doesn't know if he can do well in the exam.
A: He is sure of his success in the exam.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: When shall we start off tomorrow morning, at seven or at eight? M: Um... How about half past nine? Question: When does the man suggest they go? - 9:00. - 8:30. - 9:30.
Answer: 9:30.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the courthouse and I think I'm going the wrong way. Should I have turned left on Monroe Street? M: No, no. You're all right. Just keep going straight on Fourth Avenue until you get to the Post Office, and turn left there. Question: Where does the woman want to go? - The post office. - Monroe Street. - The courthouse.
**Answer**
The courthouse.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Good morning, Uncle Smith. M: Good morning, Cathy. W: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come? M: I'd love to, Cathy. What time? W: Next weekend, on Saturday. M: Saturday do you say? W: If that's all right with you. M: I'm afraid I'm busy then. I've already had plans. W: What about Sunday? M: I'm sure it will be all fight. W: Good, you'd better around 6:30 or 7:00, we'll heve time to chat a while. Question: When would Uncle Smith be free? - On Saturday. - From Monday to Friday. - On Sunday.
**Answer**
On Sunday.