Dialogue: M: Did you hear what Fred did last night? W: No,not yet. What happened to him? M: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight with his brother. Well, he got so mad that he drove his car straight into the front of a drugstore. W: What do you mean? M: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely destroyed. I actually saw it just now as I walked by. The car is still inside the store. W: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now? M: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt. Question: What can we learn from the conversation? - Fred was slightly hurt. - The car was moved away by the policemen. - The drugstore was destroyed by Fred.
The drugstore was destroyed by Fred.
Dialogue: W: Your chemistry examination is over, isn't it? Why do you still look so worried? M: I don't know. It wasn't that the questions were too hard, or they were too many of them. But I'm still feeling uneasy because the exam didn't seem to have much to do with the course material. Question: What does the man mean? - There were too many questions in the examination. - The examination was well beyond the course content. - The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.
The examination was well beyond the course content.
Q: Dialogue: M: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag? W: I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know. M: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good? W: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration. M: I see. W: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise? M: I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do. W: Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports? M: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV W: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself. M: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming. W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime? M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that. Question: Where might the two speakers have this conversation? - In the man's home. - In the street. - In the gym.
A: In the street.
Question: Dialogue: M: Hello? W: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson? M: Yes, it is. W: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at our school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher, and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions about your teaching and your students. M: OK. W: First question, do you often give homework to your students after class? M: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week. W: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework? M: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend. W: Do you agree the students need a lot of exercises in their spare time? M: Well, yes, but they also need time to relax and have a rest, especially on weekends. W: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time? M: I'm a very good football player. My team won the first place in our city last year. W: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help. Question: What can we learn about the man? - He doesn't care too much about his students. - He is an average football player. - He may be a teacher whom the students love most.
Answer: He may be a teacher whom the students love most.
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Dialogue: M: I'm feeling hot, Ophra. W: Hot? It's windy and cold today. You must have got a cold. I'm afraid that you took off your coat while you played football with your friends yesterday afternoon. M: Yes. I felt sweat then. Oh, it's seven fifty now. My gosh! I'll be late if I don't drive to work in a hurry. I have an important meeting with my clients this morning. W: How do you feel now? M: Just a little headache. W: Then you'd better not go to work today. I think you've caught a cold. You'll have to see a doctor. But drink some water first. M: Yes, "My sweety". You sound like a doctor, Ophra. W: After leaving the nursing school, I have been working as a nurse in a hospital for over five years. Question: What is the weather like according to the conversation? - Sunny and hot. - Windy but warm. - Windy and cold.
**Answer**
Windy and cold.
Q: Dialogue: M: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me? W: Sure, Dave. M: OK. So, we're leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport, and returning on Friday. Do we take ourselves to the airport? Maybe we need to book a taxi, or just go by bus. W: No, we don't have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there. M: Oh, that's good. When? W: Our flight leaves at 11:00 a.m., so they should pick us up between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Besides, the company pays for our trip, including hotel and food. M: How much will that be? W: Well, New York is a pretty expensive city. So, each of us will get $200 a day. M: Oh, OK. Thanks for telling me that. W: You're welcome. Question: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? - Driver and passenger. - Husband and wife. - Fellow workers.
A: Fellow workers.