input question: Read the below conversation. M: Do you still see the people we went to school with? W: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really. M: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Pat occasionally. W: Oh, yes, how's she getting on? M: Okay. I suppose but she's had a rough time in the last few years. She got divorced. W: What, from Peter? M: Oh, of course. You knew him, didn't you? W: They seemed very close. What happened? M: Yes, they were. Oh, it was all fine until they decided to have children. I think she basically didn't want them, but he did. Well, she had two girls, one after the other, and that meant she had to give up work. W: Didn't she like being at home? M: I think she liked working better, but she felt she should be at home with the children. W: So what happened? M: It all happened very quickly. She rang me one day to say that Peter had left home. He had a new girlfriend. It was strange because he seemed so devoted to his children. They got divorced in a few months and he was married three days later. W: Did He take the children? M: No, that was the amazing thing. He seemed to have lost interest in all of them. W: Does Pat work? What would the listener say????
output answer: M: Oh, yes, she has to...
Read the below conversation. M: Waitress! I think there's something wrong with our bill. W: No, I don't think so...$10 for the drinks, 15 for the small plate, and 20 for the main dish. M: What? I knew the cheese sticks were 15. I always order cheese sticks, but I thought the main dish was $10. W: Oh, that explains it. You think the bill should be $35. M: Yes, exactly. I was wondering what happened to the rest of my change. I should have gotten back 15, not 5! W: I understand. Sometimes people aren't honest, but I think this was an honest mistake. Didn't you order the sea cucumbers for dinner? M: Yes, and they were delicious. Best cucumbers ever! I'm so glad I'm a vegetarian. W: Sir, I am so sorry. Have you ordered sea cucumbers before? They aren't vegetables, you know. M: Really? I thought it was a vegetable that grew in the ocean. W: No. They're seafood. M: Oh, no! W: I'm so sorry, sir. I assumed you understood what you were ordering. M: Actually, Jenny took my order. Maybe I can talk to her. W: She had an emergency at home. I came in to take over her tables. But I'm sure if I talk to the manager, we can give you a discount for the order. What would the listener say?
----
Answer: M: That's OK.
Q: Read the below conversation. M: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now? W: Six thirty. M: I'd better get ready. W: Where are you going? M: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first. W: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to be great. M: Oh, maybe we will. Psycho is also playing. I've heard it's really good, too. W: If you like horror films with lots of blood. Personally I don't. Well, I really should be going. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow? M: I'd be glad to, but I might have to go to the studio and do some work. Can I let you know the first thing in the morning? W: Sure. That'll be fine. M: Oh, there's the phone. It must be Tracy. W: Well, I'd better be going then. Have a good time tonight. What would the listener say?
A: M: Thanks. I'll ta lk to you tomorrow.
Question: Read the below conversation. 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:... What would the listener say?
Answer: Daughter: Okay. Thanks, Dad.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: How much is this electronic watch, please? W: Five dollars each and nine dollars for two. What would the listener say?
****
[A]: M: OK, I'll take one.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. W: What can I do for you? M: It's about the new clerks you need for the offices. I'm wondering how many people you want to employ. W: That depends on what you would like. M: I think I'd need about 30 hours a week, including some Saturdays. What do you think? W: That's what I was thinking too. We don't want someone who has never worked in the office before. M: Yes. It might be helpful if one could speak a second language. W: That might prevent too many people asking for the jobs. What about pay, David? M: What do you think would be the best to offer? What would the listener say?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
W: I think it depends on experience. However, the lowest we could offer is about $ 9,000 per year.