Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Jane, do you have a pen pal? W: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice. M: Where is she? W: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do. M: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are? W: Yes. She enjoys listening to music. Among school subjects, she likes math best. M: Are you going to write to her soon? W: I'm not sure. I'm pretty busy. But I'll write to her when I have time. Question: Why can't Jane write to Alice now? - Alice's computer isn't working. - She cannot spare the time. - She doesn't want to disturb Alice's study.
She cannot spare the time.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What are you doing, Mary? W: I am cooking the dinner, John. M: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today. W: What? How about the people in the building? M: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed. W: It must have taken the fire fighters a long time to put it out. M: Yes, they spent about five hours putting it out. Hm, what a strange smell! W: Oh, I forgot the food cooking on the fire! M: Be quick! Turn the gas off. You should be careful next rime, otherwise you'd have our house on fire! Question: What advice does John give Mary? - He advises her to cook more quickly. - He advises her to be careful of the fire. - He advises her not to turn the gas off.
He advises her to be careful of the fire.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Heather: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man. Tim: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared. Heather: So, how's your mom taking it? Tim: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that. Heather: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. [Thanks.] Uh, so how's your mom going to be able to manage things alone? Tim: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. [That's good to hear.] But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. [Yeah.] She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day. Heather: So, what are the funeral arrangements? The obituary in the paper didn't mention much about the funeral. Tim: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy. Heather: I wish there was something I could do you. * Tim: Well, actually, there is. [Oh?]. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral. Heather: Really? I'd be honored. Tim: It would really mean a lot to the family. Heather: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday. Tim: Okay, see you then. Question: What can we assume about the death of Tim's father? - He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly. - His father died in a traffic accident. - Tim's dad had a lingering illness.
A: Tim's dad had a lingering illness.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Sally,here is a letter for us. It's from Tom. W: Can you read it, please? My hands are wet with all this washing. M: Well, OK. "Dear Sally and John. Thanks for your letter. It was good to hear from you. Just a short note in reply. I was happy to hear that you two will be in town in January. I think that is the first time that you will have come to visit us after your marriage. Please do call me when you arrive so that I can pick you up at the station and then we may have dinner together in town. In case you don't have my number, it's 7807842. I look forward to meeting you soon. Yours, Tom." Question: What is Tom's telephone number? - 680 6840. - 780 6842. - 780 7842.
Answer: 780 7842.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Oh, I am starving. W: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new French restaurant down the street. M: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. The menu was all in French and I just couldn't read it. W: That's what you are paying for. M: Maybe. But I should say everything was expensive and nothing was to my satisfaction. W: Then how about the Italian restaurant on the next block. M: Well. I ate out almost every day last week. Let's just eat in today. W: But I am not in the mood to cook. M: I will cook then. In fact, I am sick and tired of restaurant. I just want a home-cook meal. Question: Why does the man want to eat in? - He's in a bad mood. - He's good at cooking. - He's tired of eating out.
**Answer**
He's tired of eating out.

(Q).
Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, Li Ming. Have you heard from Tom recently? M: Yes. I got a letter from him yesterday. Question: Who wrote a letter to Li Ming? - Li Ming. - Tom. - A girl.
(A).
Tom.