Read the following conversation and answer the question. Lisa: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car. Frank: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars. Lisa: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy? Frank: Possibly. Lisa: Then you're looking for relative happiness. Frank: Ok, Lisa, what do you think is happiness? Lisa: Well, through the centuries, people have offered quite different definitions of happiness such as happy people were married women and single men, or happiness meant serf-gratification, or happiness could be achieved by eating less or eating more. Frank: So happiness is rather elusive? Lisa: I think the happiest people are those who find joy in their daily lives, and who enjoy their friendships, families, work and hobbies. Frank: You mean they are not bothered by the desire to get something more, something new, something better? Lisa: You couldn't be more correct. One more thing, Frank, if you are happy, you may not be satisfied with your life. Frank: What do you mean? Lisa: Happiness often means how happy you feel with your life now. Satisfaction often means that people have to take a step back from their lives and look at them in general. Question: Relative happiness means ______. - you have a wealth of material goods - you are as happy as others - you are happier than others
you are happier than others

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office. W: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor? M: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth? W: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right. M: Well, that's to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. Have you been leaving it in as I told you? W: Well, it hurts so much, doctor, especially when I eat. M: I understand, Mrs. Jackson. It hurts in the beginning, I know. But it's really better to leave it in, except when you clean it of course. W: Well, I did at first, doctor, but it hurt so much that I just couldn't stand it any longer. M: Well, maybe we can set it a little more. W: Set it right? M: Yes. When can you come here? W: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don't mind. M: Let me see, can you get here by 11:00? W: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank you. See you then. Question: What time did the doctor ask the woman to get there? - After 11:00. - Not later than 11:00. - At 11:00 sharp.
Not later than 11:00.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something? W: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome. M: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam. W: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it! M: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me. W: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam. M: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything. Question: Why do the speakers need to hurry up? - So there will be food left. - Since they're already late. - So they won't miss too much work.
A: So there will be food left.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: This is Jack speaking. Who is this? W: This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me? M: Certainly. What is the matter? W: My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day. M: Oh, Jenny. In fact, you're the one who made a mistake. W: Yes, I know that. But what should I do to make her happy? M: If I were you, I'd say sorry to her first and then get her another cat. W: That's a good idea. But I don't have.., enough money. M: Oh, don't worry. I've got some. I can lend some to you. W: That's very kind of you. Question: What happened to Jenny? - She had a fight with her sister. - She lost her sister's pet. - She lost her money.
Answer: She lost her sister's pet.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Was Robert elected to the committee? M: Yes. In fact he was made chairman. But he only agreed to take the job if they let him have the final say. Question: What does Robert intend to do? - To do whatever the committee asks him to. - To make decisions in agreement with the committee. - To run the committee his way.
**Answer**
To run the committee his way.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Lucy, would you like to go to the cinema with me this Friday night? W: I'd like to, Mike. But I have to meet Alice at the airport. How about Saturday night? M: OK. See you then. Question: Who will the woman meet on Friday night? - Lucy. - Alice. - Mike
Alice.