Read the following conversation and answer the question. F: You are walking too fast, I can't follow you. Please slow down. M: Sorry, I'll walk slower. Question: What did the woman ask the man to do? - To walk slower. - To walk faster. - To wait for her.
To walk slower.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: My mother sits in front of the TV for hours every evening. M: Well, TV has that effect on a lot of people. It takes people away from reading, talking and walking. Question: What does the man think of watching TV? - It helps people kill time. - It makes people less active. - It keeps people well-informed.
It makes people less active.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Daughter: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon? Father: Here. Try this. It's called a book. [Ah, Dad!] Moby Dick. An American classic. [Dad!] Okay. Let me look at the schedule here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to the movie? Daughter: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school. Father: Well, that's not going to work. You have piano lessons after school and then you have to babysit for the neighbors until 9:00. Daughter: What about Monday? Father: Monday's out. You haven't practiced your clarinet at all ... for an entire month, so you have to catch up on that. And, don't you have an essay due in your English class on Tuesday? Daughter: Oh, I forgot about that [Yeah], and anyway, I was going to finish that during first period at school. [Great. I've never heard of a three-sentence essay.] So, what about Tuesday? Father: Uh, you have soccer practice from 4:00 until 5:30, and after that, you have to do your homework. Daughter: Ah, you can help me with that. Oh, I forgot you don't know how to do geometry. So, can I see the movie on Thursday? Father: Well, remember the science fair at school is on Friday, right? Is, is your project finished yet? Daughter: Umm, what about Friday night? I checked the paper, and there's a midnight showing. Father: Uh-uh. Forget that idea. Daughter: And Saturday? Father: Well, you have to do your chores in the morning before noon. [You can help me with that.] Oh no. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. [No, you volunteered me.] Well, that should only take a couple of hours. [Dad, you're ruining my social life.] And then, after that, we can go to the movie. Daughter: We? Father: Yeah, We. Mom and I and you and Shannon. Daughter: Uh, Dad, actually. We weren't planning on company. Father: Now, let me check the paper for showtimes. [The movie plays at three oh five, five, seven fifteen, and nine.] You already checked, I see. Daughter: Yeah. So is it okay? Can I go see the nine O'clock showing? Father:... Question: What one thing does the girl NOT have to do on Wednesday after school? - practice the piano - take care of children - finish homework assignments
A: finish homework assignments

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Nice to see you again! W: Hi! I haven't seen you for quite a long time. What are you doing these days? M: I'm taking a country music course. W: Oh, really? How interesting! What are you learning from the course? M: A lot of things, you know, such as the history of country music, singing, and how to play a guitar. W: That's great. Well, talking about country music reminds me of a famous singer, John Denver. Have you ever heard of him? M: Sure. His song "Country reads take me home" is popular both in the USA and in China. W: Yes, that's true. Did you hear the had news about him? M: what was it? W: He had an accident while flying his plane alone, and he was killed. M: That's a big loss for country music. Question: What can you learn according to what you hear? - The man doesn't like country music, but he has to learn. - The man didn't know the bad news. - The man didn't like John Denver.
Answer: The man didn't know the bad news.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Let's see. That's two pairs of trousers, one lady's dress and one man's overcoat. M: And this sports shirt too, all cleaned and ironed. When will they be ready? W: Is Sunday morning soon enough? M: Well, yes, but I need that coat earlier. W: We do have a special quick service at an extra charge of 15%. M: When will it be ready? W: Tomorrow afternoon. Any time after four o'clock. M: How late are you open? W: Until 9 o'clock in the evening, sir. M: Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick it up after work. W: OK. You can come for the coat any time after 4 o, clock. M: Good. Thank you. Question: When can the man pick up his overcoat? - Nine o'clock today. - Tomorrow afternoon. - Sunday morning.
**Answer**
Nine o'clock today.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Where is Joan? She said she would be here at three. And now it's three-thirty. She must have missed the train. W: I think so, but I hope she won't miss the next one. Otherwise, she should be late for the opening address of the conference. Question: What's the woman worried about? - Joan may have taken a wrong train. - Joan will miss the next conference. - Joan may be late for the opening speech.
A: Joan may be late for the opening speech.