Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Mr. White, what changes have you seen in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years? M: Well the biggest change has been the decrease in sales since the great boom years of the 1980s when champagne production and sales reached record levels. W: Which was the best year? M: Well the record was in 1989 when 249 million bottles of champagne was sold. The highest production level was reached in 1990 with a total of 293 million bottles. Of course since those boom years sales have fallen. W: Has the market been badly hit by the recession? M: Oh certainly, the economic problems in champagnes' export markets that's Europe, the United States, Japan, and of course the domestic market in France, the economic problems have certainly been one reason for the decrease in champagne sales. W: And the other reasons? M: Another important factor has been price. In the early 90s, champagne was very overpriced, so many people stop buying it. Instead they bought sparkling wines from other countries, in particular from Australia and Spain. And then there was another problem for champagne in the early 90s. W: What was that? M: There was a lot of rather bad champagne on the market. This meant the popularity of good sparkling wines increased even more. People was surprised by their quality and of course they were a lot cheaper than champagne. W: Do you think the champagne market will recover in the future? M: Oh, I'm sure it will. When the economic situation improves, I believe the market will recover. Question: What does the man think of the champagne market in the future? - It is sure to fluctuate. - It is bound to revive. - It will remain basically stable.
It will remain basically stable.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: It's quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college? W: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name. Question: What do we learn from this conversation about the College of William and Mary? - It has a very long history. - It is a private institution. - It was founded by Thomas Jefferson.
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It has a very long history.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call? M: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations. W: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for? M: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse. W: Oh, I'm sorry sir. I only handle bookings for our standard rooms. The person you need to speak with is Tony Parker, he makes all the arrangements for our executive accounts. Unfortunately, he's not here right now. Can I take your name and number and have him get back to you? M: When do you expect him back? W: He'll be out all afternoon; he might not be able to return your call until tomorrow. Will that be alright? M: Yes, I suppose. My name is Sam Darcy. He can contact me at 660 843 3235. W: Could you please spell your last name for me? M: Sure. It's D A R C Y. W: Okay, Mr. Darcy, and your phone number is 660 843 3233? M: That's 3235. W: Sorry! 3235. Great. I'll have Tony call you first thing tomorrow morning. Question: What does the man make the phone call for? - He wants to make a reservation. - He wants to build a penthouse. - He wants to get some books.
Ans: He wants to make a reservation.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331. W: one moment, please. I'll get that number for you. M: How much is it, Operator? W: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes. M: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected. W: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again. Question: How much will it cost? - $2 for the first three minutes. - $2 a minute. - $2 for three minutes.
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$2 for the first three minutes.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before. W: We arrived at the station at exactly 10:00. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it would arrive? M: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour. Question: What time is it now? - 10:15. - 10:30. - 11:00.

Ans:10:30.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Pardon me. Are you familiar with this neighborhood? M: Well, I should be. I've lived here all my life. What are you looking for? W: The Post Office. M: Well, the nearest one is about a mile away. W: Oh. Well, I guess I could send a letter. M: There's a mail box up the street. Have you already got a stamp on that letter? W: Yes, I have to register it. How do I walk to the post office from here? M: Go up this street until you get to the main street. Then turn right and walk about four blocks or so. W: Thank you for your help. M: The post office entrance is inside a building complex with some other offices. W: I'm sure I'll find it. If I get lost, I'll ask again. M: There's an American flag out front, and a sign: The U.S. Post Office. W: Thanks again. Bye. Question: What's the probable relationship between the speakers? - Close friends. - Strangers. - Colleagues.
Strangers.