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In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
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W: Please, please, can you help me? I seem to have lost my handbag. M: Calm down, Madam. Well, I'll have to fill out this report for you. What color is it, Madam? W: Well, it is a white one. M: How big is it? W: Mm, I guess it's about one foot long and seven inches tall. M: One foot long and seven inches tall. What's in the bag, Madam? W: There is a wallet, two keys, and a letter. M: And where did you leave it? W: I am sure I left it in the coffee shop on the 5th floor. M: Don't worry, Madam. I am sure we can find it. Now could you give me your name, your address and telephone number?, Question: Where did the conversation most probably take place? (A) In a restaurant (B) In the police station (C) In a shop
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(B) In the police station

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W: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam? M: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day. W: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally. M: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long. W: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things. M: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have. W: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well. M: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed., Question: Who are the two speakers? (A) They are students preparing for the coming college entrance exam. (B) They are students preparing for the final exams. (C) They are colleagues.
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(A) They are students preparing for the coming college entrance exam.

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M: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam? W: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat. M: What color would you like? W: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat. M: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size. W: Do you have a smaller size? M: I'm sorry. The small size coats have just been sold out. What about the blue one? It looks nice and maybe fits you. W: Well, may I try it on? M: Yes, please. W: It seems nice on me. How much is it? M: 168 yuan. W: OK. Here is 170 yuan. You keep the change please! M: Thanks., Question: How much does the woman pay? (A) 170 yuan. (B) 168 yuan. (C) 186 yuan.
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(A) 170 yuan.