Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Doctor, I'm wondering how to take the medicine. W: Three times a day after meals. Question: Where does this conversation take place? - At school. - In a hospital. - In a park.
In a hospital.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan this afternoon? W: Don't ask me. M: What do you mean? Did something go wrong? W: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at the Department Store at 2:30 when I really said 2 o'clock. Then she thought I had said the main entrance in the front when I really said the east entrance. M: Well, did you ever get together? W: Yes, but it's a wonder that we did. I had given up waiting and had gone inside to the women's clothing department. She had done the same thing. We met by accident. By that time it was 3 o'clock. M: Did you get what you wanted? I remember you said you wanted to get a sweater. W: No, a blouse. But by that time, the ones on sales were all gone. So I settled for a skirt. Question: What did Betty want to buy? - A blouse. - A sweater. - A skirt.
A blouse.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Clinic, can I help you? M: This is Frank Smith. Can I make an appointment with Dr Milton? W: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. Can you manage this afternoon? M: I am afraid not. I can manage tomorrow. W: I am afraid Dr Milton's not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th. M: Fine. W: Will 5:30 pm be all right? M: Yes. But what time is the clinic closed? W: We start at 5:00 am and close at 7:00 pm on weekdays. We don't work on the weekends. M: I'd prefer a later time. W: Then what about 6:15 pm? M: Well, that's fine. Question: Who is Frank Smith? - A friend of the woman. - A visitor to the clinic. - A patient of Dr Milton.
A: A patient of Dr Milton.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hi, Dave. Nice of you to take the trouble to get here. Come in. M: Wow. Looks as if the party is going strong. W: Yeah. And they're eating all my food. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend. M: Oh. Which one is she? W: She's sitting on the sofa over there. M: You mean the woman with long black hair? W: That's right. Let me introduce her to you. You're very similar people, both so friendly and adventurous. M: And who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man wearing the jacket. W: Oh, that's Bob, my ballet teacher. M: Ballet teacher! I never knew you were into ballet. W: I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them. M: I'm coming. Question: Where does the conversation take place? - In a restaurant. - At the woman's home. - In a ballet center.
Answer: At the woman's home.

*Question*
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.
**Answer**
Tim's dad had a lingering illness.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Did you hear the thunder last night? W: Yes. I was awake at that time. It was really loud. M: I didn't see any lightning though. I thought thunder and lightning always occur together. W: What makes you believe that? M: A science book says, when lightning quickly beats the air, it will cause thunder. W: I guess you didn't read the whole article because the book also says if the lightning is very high in the sky, you might not see that. Question: What are the two speakers talking about? - Thunder and sound. - Thunder and lightning. - Thunder and science.
Thunder and lightning.