Dialogue: M: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word. W: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV. M: Oh? What are you watching? W: I'm watching a cowboy film. M: Can Mr. Taylor help me? W: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading. M: What is he reading? W: He's reading a magazine. M: What about Kate? W: Oh, she can't help you either. She's making a phone call now. M: Oh? Who's she calling? W: She's calling her boyfriend. M: Then where is Jack? Can I ask for help from him? W: He hasn't been home yet...Why? You're asking a lot of questions tonight, Paul. M: Am I?...Well, I'm practicing my English. Question: How many people are there in the Taylors' family? - Three. - Four. - Five
Four.
Dialogue: Son: Dad! Father: Yeah, Micky. Son: Can I have a really good snack? Father: Uh, I don't know. I thinks it's ... uh ... what time's it? I think it's going on dinner. Son: Uh, it's three thirty. Father: Three thirty. Uh ... We'd better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well, what kind of snack do you want? Son: Candy? Father: No, candy is out. Oh, how about some broccoli? [No!] Uh, carrots? [No!] Well, what else can you suggest? Son: Candy. Father: Candy. No, I don't think ... I think You'd better wait. Son: A sandwich? A spinach sandwich? Father: Spinach sandwich? Spinach sandwich! When did you start liking spinach? Son: Uh, today. Father: Well, what about a small sandwich? [Okay] Okay, I'll whip it up in a minute. Play with your toys while you're waiting for it. Question: What time of day does this conversation take place? - in the morning - in the afternoon - in the evening
in the afternoon
Q: Dialogue: M: Hi, Susan, Where were you at lunch time? W: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my stomach for food. M: I never have that problem. So where were you? W: My science class ran over. Question: What did the woman do at lunchtime? - She tried to solve the problem. - She had a chat with her classmate. - She stayed at the classroom.
A: She stayed at the classroom.
Question: Dialogue: M: How long does it take you home by bus? W: Only half an hour. But if in rush hour, it will take me 50 minutes. Question: How long does it take the woman to go home by bus when it isn't in rush hour? - Twenty minutes. - Fifty minutes. - Half an hour.
Answer: Half an hour.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: Hi, Mark, haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing? M: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports. W: Like what? M: Like tennis, running and golf. W: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play, Mark? M: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Michelle? W: I play every Sunday. M: Even when it rains? W: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday. M: Where do you play? W: The Lawndale country club. Do you know it? M: Yes. I was there once. You're going to play next Sunday, I suppose. W: Certainly, listen! Why don't you join me? We can have a game. M: I'd love to. What time shall we meet? W: Let's meet at the clubhouse at 1:30 in the afternoon. M: Good. See you then. Question: How often does the man play golf? - About once a week. - About once a month. - About once a year.
**Answer**
About once a month.
(Q).
Dialogue: W: Excuse me, are you going to buy that book? M: Well, I need it for a class but it's awfully expensive. W: Oh, we must be in the same class. Introduction to British Literature? M: Yes, that's the one. Were you there yesterday for the first class? W: I sure was. Professor Robert really seems to know his subject. M: Yes, I took his Shakespeare course last semester and it was very good. He likes listening to his students. W: That's a relief. I'm a biology major and I was a little uncertain about taking an English course. M: I'm an English major and this is a required course. But now I'm in trouble because I'm not sure I can afford this book. W: Hey, I've got an idea. Why don't we split the cost and share the book? M: Sounds great. Do you live on campus? W: Yeah, I live on the 10th floor of Butler Hall. M: Perfect. I live on the 3rd floor of Butler. We should have no trouble sharing the book. I can bring it up to your room right after I wrap up the assignment. W: It's a deal. Question: Where is the conversation most probably taking place? - In a college bookstore. - In a lecture hall. - In a library.
(A).
In a college bookstore.