Dialogue: W: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music? M: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths. W: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're interested. Why? Are you thinking about doing it? M: Well, I'm not sure. What are the requirements? W: Well, for a start, it's distance learning - you don't actually have to be at the university to do it. M: I'm more worried about the actual musical things. Like, I don't know how to read music. W: That doesn't matter. You'll learn as you go along. What about computer skills? You're OK there? M: Yes, of course. Does that matter? W: Yes, I'd say they're necessary. Like I said, it's all distance learning, so it's computer-based. Question: What is the man worried about? - Distance learning. - Maths problems. - Musical knowledge.
Musical knowledge.
Dialogue: Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test. Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week. Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists. Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey. Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car. Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go! Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner... [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to signal too! Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and... Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh?] Nah, I'll get it. Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road! Mr. Smith: Oh yeah. Driving Officer: Okay. Now, pull over here and show me that you can parallel park. Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first! Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving. Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes? Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us. Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.]. Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT... STOP!! You almost hit that pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well...]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez! Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again. [Car screeching to a stop...] Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office. Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test? Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday. Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day? Driving Officer: No. It's my day off. Question: What does the driving officer suggest Mr. Smith do at the end of the conversation? - He should come back on Friday to take the test. - He had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again. - He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
Q: Dialogue: W: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party. M: That's good. Now what should we do? W: We need to plan the menu. M: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind? W: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our 39th wedding anniversary. Remember, I asked Thomson, the chef of the restaurant where we often go, for the recipe? M: Oh, yes. I remember. Time sure flies! Now we are celebrating our golden anniversary! And Thomson was very friendly. You know, chefs seldom tell people their recipes. They often keep them a secret. W: I understand that. So you see, I have promised I will also keep the recipe a secret. M: Well, Thomson will appreciate that. Oh, but did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken? W: Linda? Oh, my Gosh! I forgot to invite her! She'll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me! I think I'm getting old! M: Looks like you are! Question: Who is Thomson? - Linda's husband. - The man's cousin. - A chef.
A: A chef.
Question: Dialogue: W: Could you tell me the time of the last plane to Hong Kong this evening? M: There's one at 10:15, but it's fully booked, I think. W: Then the time of the first plane tomorrow morning? M: The first plane leaves at 8:15. W: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my secretary to come and meet me? M: It arrives at 11:15 but maybe a little late because of the bad weather. W: Well, I wonder if you'd let me know if there's any change on that flight, I'd appreciate it. M: Yes, of course. What's your room number? W: 108. Thank you. Question: Which plane does the woman decide to take? - He decides to take the 10:15 plane. - He decides to take the 11:15 plane. - He decides to take the 8:15 plane.
Answer: He decides to take the 8:15 plane.
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Dialogue: F: It's rather warm today, isn't it? M: Yes, but I listened to the radio this morning. It will get cool. Question: What are they talking about? - The weather. - Their favorite food. - The radio program.
**Answer**
The weather.
Dialogue: W: How did you do on the math exam, John? M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected. Question: What do we learn from the conversation? - John didn't pass, although he had tried his best. - John did better than he thought he was able to. - John got an excellent score, which was unexpected.
John did better than he thought he was able to.