Dialogue: W: Good morning, Uncle Smith. M: Good morning, Cathy. W: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come? M: I'd love to, Cathy. What time? W: Next weekend, on Saturday. M: Saturday do you say? W: If that's all right with you. M: I'm afraid I'm busy then. I've already had plans. W: What about Sunday? M: I'm sure it will be all fight. W: Good, you'd better around 6:30 or 7:00, we'll heve time to chat a while. Question: Why wouldn't Uncle Smith come on Saturday? - He only wanted to come on Sunday. - He would be very busy on Saturday. - His car was broken down.
He would be very busy on Saturday.
Dialogue: M: You know what, Betty? I have decided to give up smoking. W: Once again? Question: How does the woman feel about the man's decision? - Doubtful. - Approving. - Concerned.
Doubtful.
Q: Dialogue: M: What's your job? F: I'm an accountant. Question: What's the woman's job? - An accountant - A shop assistant - An applicant
A: An accountant
Question: Dialogue: M: It's a vicious circle, really. It takes me the best part of an hour to get here in the morning, so I honestly never have time for breakfast. W: But you should always have something. According to nutrition experts, it's the most important meal of the day. M: That's a load of rubbish, if you ask me. It's all very well for them. They've probably got time for it. I haven't. Anyway, when I get to work, I'm plunged into the usual stressful day, and my hunger just sort of evaporates. W: Yes. I only live around the corner, but I often skip breakfast myself, but I suppose you could always make up for it at the lunch time. M: I should, but more often than not I just grab a cup of coffee and a few biscuits, or a sandwich. W: There's nothing wrong with that. That's all I ever have when I'm busy. M: Fine, but what happens as the day wears on is that the less you eat, the less you want to eat. Abstinence seems to suppress the appetite, somehow. W: Well, I suspect what we ought to be doing is establishing a regular pattern of eating, instead of just grabbing what we can when we can. M: Em, a sensible conventional diet. There's no doubt that's the way to go, so shall we now go and do something for a change? You name the restaurant and I'll treat you to lunch. W: That will be nice. Question: What does the woman suggest the man do? - Plan his time better. - Have a sandwich upon arrival at work. - Eat more at lunch time.
Answer: Eat more at lunch time.
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Dialogue: M: Hi, Jenny. We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me? W: Sure. I need to return some books. They are due today. Besides, I can also read some weekly publications, magazines and newspapers. M: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that. W: Sounds a good idea. Summer is approaching. Today's temperature has reached 35 degree Centigrade. Are you good at swimming? M: Well, that's a good question. I haven't swum for almost two years. I think I need more practice. W: Oh, it's almost 9. I need to hurry. I am running late now. See you after class at the gate of the library then. Bye! M: See you then. Question: What does the man plan to do in the library? - Return some books. - Prepare for the coming exam. - Read some magazines and newspapers.
**Answer**
Prepare for the coming exam.
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Dialogue: M: Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling Services. The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The counsellors are Ms Penny Rawson and Ms Ann David. I have asked Ms Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms Rawson... W: Thank you. Both Ann and I are full-time counsellors. Students either come tons on their own or are referred to us by a tutor. We see students individually, run group therapy sessions and courses of sessions as we think necessary. We are here to help with any problems? no matter how great or small, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties, death and separation, sexual problems, undue stress due to work and so on. You will not be the first to be homesick, find college life stressful, or decisions problematic. So please don't hesitate to come and have a chat if there is anything bothering you. This is a confidential service but we are willing to arrange with your course directors, your tutors, Student Union officers, career department or doctors. We can also put you in touch with outside counselling services. As a part of the university, all counselling is free of charge for full-time students. I know some of you may feel that seeing a counsellor has a stigma attached to it, but let me assure you even the best balanced individuals encounter situations where they need someone to talk with. So please don't hesitate. You're welcome to make use of this service. We hope you will enjoy your studies at the university. Thank you. Question: In the sentence "... seeing a counsellor has a stigma... ","stigma" here means ______. - something to be ashamed of - something one wants to keep secret - willingness
**Answer**
something to be ashamed of