Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What do you usually do in your spare time? W: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week. M: That's a very interesting thing to do. W: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice. M: I see. How many songs can you sing now? W: We started only three months ago, but we've practiced eight songs. M: Are you going to perform any time? W: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song in it. We are practicing a new song now. It's written by one of the singers in our group. M: Really? What's the name of the song? W: Sunny Days. M: That's a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice? Question: What is the singing group doing these days? - Practicing eight songs. - Performing a new song. - Practicing for a school show.
Practicing for a school show.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hi, Dave. Good to see you could come a long way. Come in. M: Wow. Looks like the party is at a high point. W: Yeah. And they're eating all of my food. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting on the weekend. M: Oh. Which one is she? W: She's sitting on the sofa over there. M: You mean the woman with long black hair? W: That's right. Let me introduce her to you. You're both so friendly and adventurous. M: And who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man wearing the suit jacket? W: Oh, that's Bob, my ballet teacher. M: Ballet teacher! I never knew you could do ballet. W: I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them. M: I'm coming. Question: How does the woman know Bob? - He has just been introduced to her. - She has taken lessons from him. - They have met at a party before.
She has taken lessons from him.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Woman: Excuse me. Is this seat taken? Man: It is now. Take a seat. Woman: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come. Man: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire. Woman: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe? Man: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip. Woman: So, where are you from? Man: To tell the truth, I really don't know. Woman: Uh, what do you mean? Man: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it. Woman: Oh. Man: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now. Woman: You mean back to Texas? Man: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ... Woman: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction! Man: Ah. You're on the wrong bus. Woman: I got to get off. Man: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something. Woman: I have to get off. Man: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories. Question: The woman wants to go to ________ on her trip. - Las Vegas - Miami - Chicago
A: Chicago

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: You know these people who want to visit the company? W: Yes. You are meeting them next week, aren't you? M: Hum. Where should I take them, the office perhaps? W: I suppose you prefer this office because it is more comfortable. M: Well. I did think here, yes. But maybe the factory somewhere. W: I think they prefer to see where our products are made. M: OK, I'll meet them there. Question: When will the man meet these people wanting to visit the company? - This week. - Next month. - Next week.
Answer: Next week.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: How are your home-stay families chosen? W: We have special requirements that our families must meet before they are invited to have our international students. We require that the family lies live within a reasonable distance of the school, have enough living space for the student, and live in a clean, safe and comfortable area. We also work with families who enjoy having international students. We try to match each student with a family as best we can. M: If I stay with a home-stay family, what should I expect? W: The family will treat you as a guest, and you will be expected to obey house rules. All families provide a single or shared room and a choice of meals. In most cases, students will be expected to share the bathroom. Experiences has shown us that living with a family is the most interesting and effective way to learn the language. Remember, your home-stay family will have different customs and habits from what perhaps you are used to. Meals will be prepared by the family. All home-stay families are within 30 minutes, travelling time of the school. The smaller the city, the less time it takes to reach the school. Question: What is the main advantage of staying with a home-stay family? - Learning the language better. - Having more freedom. - Going to school early.
**Answer**
Learning the language better.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Sound and Vision, Administrative Department, Eve Wheeler speaking. Can I help you? M: Good afternoon, madam. This is John Cruise. I wish to register a complaint about my video recorder. W: I see. I hope I can be of some help. Can you explain what the problem is, please? M: Well, the recorder has severely damaged two quite valuable tapes of mine. And you guaranteed that this machine is the best there. I hope you understand that a simple repair is just not enough. I demand compensation for the lost tapes as well. W: I'm sorry. That's all very unfortunate. I'm sure something can be done. I will put you through to our legal consulant, Mrs. Schroder. One moment, please. (dialing sound...) Hello, Mr. Cruise? Thank you for waiting. I'm awfully sorry, but Mrs. Schroder is having a meeting right now. Could she call you back later this afternoon? M: I hope you're not trying to get rid of me. W: Not at all, sir. I have noted your complaint and I will urge Mrs. Schroder to call you back as soon as possible. Could I have your phone number, please? M: Yes. It's 0181 945 8719. W: Thank you very much. Goodbye. Question: What is wrong with the video recorder? - Its compartment is broken. - It destroys video tapes. - It produces unclear visions.
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It destroys video tapes.