Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: What are you doing recently? M: I got a job at the restaurant, but it doesn't sound very interesting. W: How much will they pay you? M: $ 160 a week. W: I'd take it if I were you. M: But it doesn't sound interesting. W: But you need a job, don't you? M: But I might find a better job somewhere. W: Maybe, but a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. M: I think you are right. Question: Where does the man get his job? - At a restaurant. - At a company. - At a hotel.
At a restaurant.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hi, Gary. How handsome you are in the blue coat! M: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that. W: I like your new coat very much. Where did you get it? M: Well, I got it from the department store where there are many clothes, from shirt to skirt, from jacket to coat. W: Oh. I know that store. Clothes there are expensive for me. How much did it cost you? M: Not as much as the saleswoman asked for. She wanted $90. W: So. how much did you pay for it in the end? M: I tried to make her bring down to half the price. W: Wow! How smart you are! In fact, I have been attracted by a cool hat in that store for a long time. Can you help me bring its price down? M: I'm not sure, but I can have a try. W: Then, thank you very much. Question: What color is the man's coat? - Red. - Blue. - Black.
Blue.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit. M: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know. W: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English. M: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around. W: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this. M: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand. W: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off? M: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials. Question: What agreement do the two speakers reach at the end of the conversation? - The woman can take two days off. - The woman needs to do some extra work. - The woman should buy some travelling materials.
A: The woman can take two days off.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Reception. Can I help you? W: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203. M: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you? W: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room? M: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you'll leave. W: Oh, dear. M: Is there a problem, Madam? W: Well, you see, my plane takes off at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Can I keep the room a bit longer? M: I see. Which room are you in, Madam? W: Room 203, the name is Browning. M: Ah yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room till 2 p.m., if you wish. W: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you very much. M: My pleasure. Question: What can we learn from the conversation? - The hotel offers good service. - The hotel has very strict rules. - The woman feels unhappy about the service.
Answer: The hotel offers good service.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Can I see the island today? M: You could if this fog would clear up. Question: What does the man mean? - The woman can see the island. - It's too foggy to see the island now. - It's clear where the lawn has been raked.
**Answer**
It's too foggy to see the island now.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: We've all heard the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk? M: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack. W: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example? M: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies. W: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh? M: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program. W: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public? M: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say "Aaah" while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed. W: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh? M: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference! Question: What is the so-called Smile Time-Out? - A fitness program offered to the general public. - A physical exercise to build up muscles. - A program that makes people keep laughing.
A: A fitness program offered to the general public.