Dialogue: Heather: Ron, what are you doing? Ron: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet. Heather: Like what? Let me see. Ron: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know ... Heather: Baldness? What are you looking that up for? [Well, you know ... ] I ... I mean, you're not that bad off. Ron: Ah, there you go. Bringing it up again! Heather: No. I mean it. You look great! Honestly, it's not that bad. Ron: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and the people at work, and now from you! Heather: Well, maybe you could wear a toupee? I think you'd look great. Ron: Oh no. And have it slip off my head on to my date's dinner plate as I lean over to kiss her? Uh-uh. Heather: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice? There are new advances in medicines that not only retard hair loss, but help regenerate new growth. Ron: Ah, I still don't give much credibility to medical treatment to prevent permanent hair loss. Heather: Well, what about accepting the fact that you're just losing your hair? Ron: I just can't give up hope. I know appearances shouldn't matter, but I don't know. I just feel that women just avoid me. Heather: Come on. You can't be serious. Ron: No really. I've seen it many times. It just, I don't know ... Question: Why is the man hesitant about seeking medical treatment for his condition? - He feels medical treatment is still unproven for his condition. - He is worried about the side effects of the medication. - He thinks the treatment is too expensive.
He feels medical treatment is still unproven for his condition.
Dialogue: M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law. W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty. M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money. W: Do all parents send their children to state schools? M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money. Question: Why some people sent their children to private schools? - Because they think state schools too crowded. - Because they have enough money. - Because they only have faith in these schools.
Because they have enough money.
Q: Dialogue: M: Hello, 6632278. W: Hi, Jack. It's me, Ann. I wasn't at school today. Have we got any homework to do for tomorrow? M: Let me see. Well, we've got to do the math problems on Page 40 in our textbook. W: All right. I've got it. M: Then, we have to go on with our reading for English. The history teacher wants us to read the chapter on the History of London for tomorrow, and write down the most important dates and events in that chapter. W: Anything else? Ah...ah, music? M: No, we haven't any music homework, but the science teacher is giving us a test on Friday, so we have to study for that. W: Oh no. I'm so bad at science. I hate it. Thanks, Jack. M: Don't mention it. See you tomorrow. Question: Why does the woman speaker make the phone call? - To discuss her maths problems - To seek help with her English reading - To ask about the homework for tomorrow
A: To ask about the homework for tomorrow
Question: Dialogue: W: How come you were late this morning, Tom? M: I'm sorry, Mrs Smith, but I had a stomachache. Question: What can we learn from the conversation? - The man felt sick. - The man is asking for some time off. - The woman had a stomachache this morning.
Answer: The man felt sick.
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Dialogue: Man: Hi. Uh, haven't we met before? You look so familiar. Woman: Yeah. We met on campus last week, [Yeah!] and you asked me the same question. Man: Oh, oh really? I'm really sorry, but I'm terrible with names. But, but, but... Let me guess. It's Sherry, right? Woman: No, but you got the first letter right. Man: I know, I know. It's on the tip of my tongue. Wait. Uh, Sandy, Susan. [Nope. So, was I that memorable?] Wait, wait. It's Sharon. Woman: You got it... and only on the fourth try. Man: So, well, Sh..., I mean Sharon. How are you? Woman: Not bad. And what was your name? Man: It's Ben, but everyone calls me B.J. And, uh, what do you do, Sh... Sharon? Woman: I'm a graduate student majoring in TESL. Man: Uh, TESL... What's that? Woman: It stands for teaching English as a second language. I want to teach English to non-native speakers overseas. Man: Oh, yeah. I'm pretty good at that English grammar. You know, verbs and adjectives, and uh... Hey, that's sound really exciting. And do you need some type of specific degree or experience to do that? I mean could I do something like that? Woman: Well, most employers overseas are looking for someone who has at least a Bachelor's degree and one or two years of experience. [Oh!] And what do you do? Are you a student on campus? Man: Yeah, but, uh... I guess I'm mulling over the idea of going into accounting or international business, but I guess I'm leaning now towards a degree in marketing. Woman: Oh, uh,... Well, I have to run. I have a class in ten minutes. Man: Oh, okay. And, uh, by the way, there's this, uh, dance on campus at the student center tonight, and I was wondering if you'd... you know... like to come along. Woman: Oh really? Well, perhaps... Man: Okay, well, bye. Question: In what field is the woman majoring? - engineering - computer science - education
**Answer**
education
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Dialogue: W: There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere. M: Everywhere? Why? We've been right here all along. At least, I have. Question: How does the man feel about what the woman said? - Disappointed. - Surprised. - Frightened.
**Answer**
Surprised.