input question: Read the below conversation. M: What seems to be the matter? W: I just can't sleep well, doctor. M: I see. And how long have you had this problem? W: Oh, for about two weeks now. M: Two weeks. Do you have headaches? W: Sometimes. M: Fever? W: No. M: Are you having any family problems? W: No, not really. We all get along pretty well. M: And how about work? W: Well, I've been working a lot lately... more than 11 hours a day. M: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days. W: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business. What would the listener say????
output answer: M: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this.
Read the below conversation. W: United Development Company. May I help you? M: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please. W: Who shall I say is calling, please? M: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company. W: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment. M: When will he come in, do you know? W: I suppose he won't be in until 12: 00. M: May I leave a message? W: Certainly. M: Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he returns. He has my number. W: Very well, Mr. Dewey, I'll do that. What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: Thank you. Bye-bye.
Q: Read the below conversation. W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please? M: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask? W: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in. M: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where? W: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It's the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail. M: Yes, I did put that in my e-mail. W: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position. M: What about the pay and the hours? W: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon. M: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife. W: Why don't you come here tomorrow? What would the listener say?
A: M: OK, I'll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye!
Question: Read the below conversation. M: You see the list of books for this course? W: Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail. M: Are you going to buy them? W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me. M: How about sharing them with me? W: Sounds good. M: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them. W: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now. And at the end of the course you can take the books you find more interesting and I will take the ones I like. M: What if we both like the same books? W: Come on, we are not going to argue over that, are we? M: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea. What would the listener say?
Answer: W: Then let's get the books as soon as possible.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience. M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels. W: What subjects did you take? M: French. German and Art. W: Art? M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city. W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that? M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago. W: Did your father mind? M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see. W: Have you any brothers or sisters? M: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen. W: Right. What do you do in your spare time? M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe. What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. W: Hello, Robert. How was your job-hunting going? M: Well, I have an important interview on Saturday. Maybe you could give me some tips on how to make a good impression. W: Sure. First, write down something about your education and work experience. Take it to the interview. M: All right. W: Also, you need to find as much information as you can about the company. You can do this in the library. Have they sent you some brochures? M: Yes, but I can do it better on the Internet. W: That's a good idea. And another thing, mmm, be prepared to say why you would be good for the job. M: Oh, yes. They may want to know what contributions I can make to the company. W: And then don't forget to prepare some questions that you would like to ask them. There's usually time for that at the end of the interview. M: Why should I ask some questions? W: It always makes a good impression if you ask some questions about the job. It shows you really care about what kind of company you will work for. What would the listener say?
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The answer is:
M: Thank you so much for all your advice.