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: Why is the woman asking for leave? - She plans to go to the UK with her parents. - She has to take care of her parents at home. - She wants to spend some time with her parents.
A: She wants to spend some time with her parents.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Did you like the film? W: Not particularly. I was rather disappointed. I'd expected it to be much more exciting. Question: What can we learn from this conversation - On the whole, she like the film. - She didn't see the film. - The film won't as good as she'd expected.
A: The film won't as good as she'd expected.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there. M: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now. W: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group? M: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me. W: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer. M: I wouldn't have time for that either. W: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him. Question: Why did the man decide not to stay with the band? - He didn't like the bandleader. - He was too busy to make it. - He wanted to join a better band.
A: He was too busy to make it.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Would you show me a pair of brown shoes in size six, please? W: Oh, what a pity! We have no size six left. Question: Where are the speakers now? - In a factory. - In the classroom. - In a shop.
A: In a shop.