Dialogue: W: How do you feel? M: Oh. I've never felt better. Besides, some of my old clothes would fit me if I lose about 40 pounds. Question: What are they talking about? - The man's feeling. - The man's diet. - The man's old clothes.
The man's diet.
Dialogue: M: Phew! Home at last! I'm glad to be back, aren't you? W: Not really...I'm sorry our holiday is over. We had a great time, didn't we? M: Mmm...it was OK. The weather wasn't as good as I'd hoped. It started to get cloudy in the last two days. I remember the forecast was for bright sunshine the whole week! W: Well,most of the week was like that. We only had a little rain,right? M: Yeah...The food in the hotel was delicious,but it was priced too high. Next time,we should stay at a cheap hotel. W: Yeah,but the waiters were very helpful,I must say. When I asked for black tea,they sent some up to our room in a while. M: Mmm...that's true. W: But I don't know why the air conditioner didn't work. It was so hot! M: It didn't help when we opened the windows,either. It didn't cool the room down at all. W: Well,that was the only thing that didn't work properly. M: Right,well,it happens sometimes. W: So...what should we do for our next holiday then? We can go somewhere else - Asia or Europe? M: Well,I would rather we go to Africa again. Question: Where did the speakers spend their holiday? - In Asia. - In Africa. - In Europe.
In Africa.
Q: Dialogue: W: What's the matter, Bill? You look kind of pale. M: Oh, I'm just tired. W: Why? M: Well, I've been working until around ten every night this week. W: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy. M: Yes. I think I will. W: That's good. Say, how's your brother? M: He's fine, but he is awfully busy. He went to the States on a business trip two weeks ago. W: Oh, really? Is he back yet? M: No, he won't come back for several more weeks. W: Wow! He must have a lot to do there. M: Yes, he does. W: I want to be sure of the time because I'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp. M: Well, my watch says 4:30, and that time should be right. I set it with the radio yesterday. W: Good. Question: How soon will his brother come back? - In another week. - In a few more weeks. - In seven weeks.
A: In a few more weeks.
Question: Dialogue: W: You'd better take an umbrella with you. It looks like it's going to rain. M: You may be right. Question: What is the weather like? - It's raining. - It's cloudy. - It's snowing.
Answer: It's cloudy.
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Dialogue: M: Can you help me with the bag, Sue? W: Sorry, my hands are full. Question: What does Sue mean? - Her hands are full. - She wants the boy to help her. - She can't help the boy carry the bag.
**Answer**
She can't help the boy carry the bag.
*Question*
Dialogue: M: Is that Ann? W: Yes. M: This is Mike. How are things with you? W: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy. M: Busy? But you've finished all your exams? W: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language. M: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on. W: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him. M: What a pity! How about the weekend then? W: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents. M: What about next week sometime? W: Maybe. Question: Where does this conversation most likely take place? - In the street. - At the woman's home. - Over the phone.
**Answer**
Over the phone.