Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Professor Johnson, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper, a computer failure completely wiped out my files, do you think I can have another day to retype it? W: I'm sorry, Rod. I'm leaving for a conference tomorrow and I'll be away two weeks. I suppose you could send me an E-copy. Question: Why does the man say he can't submit his assignment on time? - He needs help to retrieve his files. - He has to type his paper once more. - He needs some time to polish his paper.
He has to type his paper once more.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday? M: Not too good. W: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time. M: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam. W: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting. M: Is there a football game on TV tonight? W: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team. M: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes. W: Why? You're so interested in football. M: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam. Question: What do you learn according to the dialogue? - The girl is very good at French. - The girl likes football better than the boy. - The boy didn't do well in the exam.
The boy didn't do well in the exam.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: What can I do for you, sir? M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son. W: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys. M: The black one looks nice. How much is it? W: Twenty-five dollars. M: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive. W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper. M: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size? W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week? M: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks. Question: What will the man buy at last? - A black jacket. - A blue jacket. - Nothing.
A: A blue jacket.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'm sorry, I can't follow you. Would you mind saying that slowly? M: No, of course not. Question: What will the man probably do? - He will speak as fast as ever. - Slow down a bit. - Speak even louder.
Answer: Slow down a bit.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Those oranges look nice. How much are they? W: They're sixty cents a pound. Question: How much are the oranges? - 6 cents a pound. - 16 cents a pound. - 60 cents a pound.
**Answer**
60 cents a pound.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Could you lend me your bike? Mine is broken. F: I go to school by bike every day. Question: What does the woman mean? - She won't lend him her bike. - She will lend him her bike. - She won't borrow his bike.
**Answer**
She won't lend him her bike.