Dialogue: M: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing? W: This evening. M: How are you getting there, by air or by train? W: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning. M: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening? W: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off. M: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday? W: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back. M: OK. Good luck and have a good trip! W: Thanks. Goodbye! Question: How long does it take her to Beijing? - Four hours. - Fourteen hours. - Four days.
Fourteen hours.
Dialogue: W: I can see this is quite an old house. M: Well, in America, it's quite old. But in England, it's actually quite young. W: How much are you asking? M: $110,000, but it's negotiable, since I need cash urgently. W: I see. I suppose this is the living room? M: Yes, you're right. Look at the fireplace. It was hand-made. The design is really unique. You can't find it anywhere else. W: Yes, I like it very much. Can I see the kitchen, please? M: This way, please. Look, it's spacious and bright, and quite modern. W: I am satisfied with this house, but the price is a little too high. Can you make a concession? Question: How much is the seller asking for the house? - $120,000. - $110,000. - $12,000.
$110,000.
Q: Dialogue: W: Excuse me. Are you in charge here? M: Yes, sort of. W: Then perhaps you can help me. I need to use a computer to type an assignment. M: Well, are you a student? W: Yes, I am. First year. M: Ok. Have you used a computer before? W: Yes, I've done a bit of word processing. M: That's good. You can use a computer for 2 hours at a time. W: Mm. What can I do if something goes wrong with the computer? M: There's usually someone here from 9 o'clock. You can ask him for help. Question: Why do the student need to use a computer? - To type an assignment. - To send e-mails. - To play games.
A: To type an assignment.
Question: Dialogue: M: Linda, how are you getting along with the translation work? W: I have written and rewritten so much that I don't know if I'll ever get it finished. Question: How does the woman feel? - Discouraged. - Satisfied. - Delighted.
Answer: Discouraged.
*Question*
Dialogue: M: Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup? W: I have a recipe that my mother gave me. Question: What will the man probably do next? - Ask the woman for some vegetables. - Borrow the soup recipe. - Call the woman's mother.
**Answer**
Borrow the soup recipe.
(Question)
Dialogue: W: How did Paul do in the race? M: Well, he had a good start, but soon fell behind. Question: What did the man mean? - Paul feel bad during the race. - Paul did very well in the race. - Paul was one of the slower runners.
(Answer)
Paul was one of the slower runners.