Q: Read the below conversation. W: Excuse me, may I sit here? M: Yes, please. W: Thanks. M: Where are you going? W: I'm going to Washington D.C. And you? M: To New York. Is this your first trip here? W: Yes, I am a student from China. Would you please tell me something about Washington D.C.? M: With pleasure. Washington D.C. is the capital of America and it has many interesting places. W: But I am afraid I won't have enough time to see all those interesting places. M: It doesn't matter. You can take the tour mobile. It will take you to most tour sites in Washington D.C. What would the listener say?
A: W: That's great. Thank you for your information.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Heat is included unless there's another increase in oil prices. Then the landlord will pass the increase along to you. Now please sign here and here. We'll sign on copy and give it to you. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: Perhaps you could give up a few minutes to read the lease, Miss.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: That's my alarm. I have an appointment back at the hotel at eleven o'clock. W: Is it eleven already? M: No, no. Actually, it's 10:30. I set my watch half an hour fast. W: You're never late, are you? What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: Never. I can't be!
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. M: So how is your new roommate? W: She really makes me angry. M: What happened? What would the listener say?
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output: W: She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. M: What time do these stores close? W: Most of them close at six. M: How about the department store? What would the listener say?
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Answer: W: I think that's open until nine.
Question: Read the below conversation. Jack: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important. Peter: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a focus on accomplishments and concrete facts. Jack: You're right. America is a rather individualistic society, with less social pressure to conform. So you will need to become more assertive and to speak out on your own behalf. Peter: Another aspect of American behavior is Americans are more guarded about personal space. So when you are talking to an American, don't stay too close. This personal distance is not due to body odor or bad breath, but because closeness lends a sense of intimacy that is out of proportion to the relationship at the moment. Jack: Yes. Also, try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances. So don't put your arm around their shoulder, touch their face, or hold their hand. Shaking hands when you initially meet or part is acceptable, but this is only momentary. What would the listener say?
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Peter: In many cultures, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, which is not the ease in America. In fact, it is an indication of openness, honesty, and enthusiasm.