Dialogue: M: Lily, don't you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer? W: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn't want me to go overseas. M: Why? W: You know, I'm the only child in the family. My mother will be living alone most of the time for three years in my absence. She cannot even think of it. M: Nobody to take care of her? W: My father travels a lot to many countries and he is doing business in Dubai now. I have to do a lot for my mom at home. M: Oh, I see. You are very considerate. Question: What has Lily decided to do? - Travel to Dubai. - Stay with her mom. - Start a business.
Stay with her mom.
Dialogue: W: Did you see Mary somewhere around? M: Yes, she is in the campus bank, applying for the student's loan. Question: What was Mary doing? - Reading on the campus lawn. - Depositing money in the bank. - Applying for financial aid.
Applying for financial aid.
Q: Dialogue: M: Hello, Louise. Have you seen my new supermarket yet? W: Yes. I've heard of it actually. I suppose you must like it. M: Yes, I mean it's marvelous. W: Oh, Jeff. I really can't agree. I don't like it at all. My shop is much better. M: You must be mad. I think it's really...you know...so easy to buy everything in one place. W: Yes, it's easy. But don't you think the food isn't...I mean small shops usually have much fresher food. M: Maybe, but you pay for it. Small shops are more expensive, aren't they? W: Yes, I agree with you, but supermarket staff are badly paid and they are really...but you get better service in small shops. They are much more friendly. M: No, everyone in my supermarket is very nice. Question: What is the man? - A salesman in a small shop. - A manager of a supermarket. - A staff of a department store.
A: A manager of a supermarket.
Question: Dialogue: W: What did you do? M: I used to be a reporter. W: An interesting job, wasn't it? M: Yes, it was interesting. But I got no free time, even on weekends. Question: How does the man feel about being a reporter? - He doesn't like it because it kept him busy. - He doesn't like it because it is uninteresting. - He likes the job very much.
Answer: He doesn't like it because it kept him busy.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: Would you like a cup of tea? M: No, thanks. But I like some coffee, please. Question: What would the man like to have? - Tea. - Coffee. - Nothing.
**Answer**
Coffee.
(Question)
Dialogue: M: I heard you took Jenny to a dentist yesterday. What was wrong with her? W: She needs fillings because there was something wrong with her teeth. I really shouldn't have given her so much candy. M: How often did you give her candy? W: I gave her candy on a daily basis. M: You make a huge mistake. Giving children candy harms them in various ways. I read an article the other day. It says kids who often eat canny may suffer from obesity, and poor nutrition besides bad teeth. W: So do you give Jim any candy? M: Yes. But I only give him one on a weekly basis. W: It seems you have known the harm of eating too much candy before you read that article. M: Yes,my grandma had had bad teeth due to eating too much candy. So she never let me eat too much candy. W: I'll give Jenny less candy,too. Oh,my husband will come back from work soon. I must go back and prepare dinner now, M: OK. Bye. W: Bye bye. Question: How often does the man give Jim candy? - Every day. - Once a week. - Every two days.
(Answer)
Once a week.