Dialogue: M: What happened to you? You're so late. W: My bike had some trouble, and I had to walk. Question: Why did the woman have to walk? - There was something wrong with her back. - Something happen ed to her bike. - She got up too late to catch the bus.
Something happen ed to her bike.
Dialogue: W: I can't decide what to do about the party tomorrow. M: You don't have to go if you don't want to, but I'll be glad to give you a ride if you do. Question: What do we learn from the conversation? - The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow. - The man has no idea what the right thing to do is. - The man offers to drive the woman to the party.
The man offers to drive the woman to the party.
Q: Dialogue: W: Carry,have you fixed the flat tire yet? M: Yes, it's all done. It had a nail in it. Question: Where does the dialogue most probably take place? - At home. - At a gate. - At a garage.
A: At a garage.
Question: Dialogue: M: Is this table on the corner okay? W: Sure, we can sit here. Be seated. M: Gee, you've hardly got anything on your tray. W: Yeah, I guess I'm just not that hungry. M: What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well? W: Well, I've been really worried. It's my car. It's in the repair shop again! M: Really? What's wrong this time? W: I don't know exactly. Something's wrong with the brakes I think. M: Well, at least that shouldn't cost too much to fix. Parts are cheaper for old American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? W: He said he'd call me with an estimate later on today. M: Watch out he doesn't try to take advantage of you. W: What do you mean? M: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn't know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person. W: Maybe so, but I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He's done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable. M: Oh, that's good to know. Maybe I'll try using him in the future. By the way, did you need a ride home after class today? W: Oh, I'll sure appreciate it. It's really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus. M: You are right, I think now you should think about moving back to your dormitory. If I were you, I would be fed up with those troubles. Question: What does the man say about the woman's car? - The woman could probably repay it herself. - Its inner space is quite limited. - It probably won't cost a lot to repair.
Answer: It probably won't cost a lot to repair.
*Question*
Dialogue: Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy? Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive. Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one. Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money. Boy: Let's see ... allowance. Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you? Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25. Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money? Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people. Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood? Boy: Umm. Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand? Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun. Dad: Okay. What else can you do? Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those. Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else? Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday. Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good? Boy: Like a Game Boy? Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say. Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust) Dad: [Laughing] Question: What suggestion does the father give his son for making more money around the neighborhood? - delivering newspapers door-to-door - selling lemonade to people passing by - collecting empty cans from the trash
**Answer**
selling lemonade to people passing by
Q: Dialogue: W: Hello. Is that reception? M: Yes, madam. W: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning. M: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper. Question: What were Mrs. Bates and her husband going to do the next morning? - To stay at the hotel. - To leave the hotel. - To return home.
A: To leave the hotel.