Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, Mr. Tompkins. Our newspaper is going to print an article about new products. Could you tell me about the new home your company has built? I understand it promises to be a model for the houses of the future. M: Certainly. The idea is not to have a house full of different things. This is a complete home system. It will make people's lives easier. W: OK! So tell me how this house will make my life easier? M: When you arrive at the front door, you won't need a key. The door will open with a touch of your finger. You'll be able to call your refrigerator when you're at the grocery store and find out how much you need to buy. Isn't it wonderful? W: Can I call the washing machine as well? M: Sure. But you won't need to. The house comes with a robot. It is programmed to clean the house and do the washing. W: What does it cost? M: A million dollars. W: A million dollars! It will be the 22nd century before I can afford to buy one! Question: What is the robot programmed to do? - Shopping and calculating. - Repairing and guarding. - Cleaning and washing.
Cleaning and washing.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Have you got any hobbies, Rod? M: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and... W: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs. M: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy. W: How about your mother? M: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home. W: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones. M: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood. W: Your family has got a variety of interests. Question: What is the woman's hobby? - Fishing. - Collecting stamps. - Taking photographs.
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Taking photographs.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Good morning, can I help you? M: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week. W: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings. M: I see, thanks very much for your help. Question: What's the weather like in New York these days? - Windy - Very hot - A bit cold
Ans: Very hot

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed. M: Thank you! W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds may I ask why you are so interested in working for us? M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I've always wanted to work for a smaller company. W: That's good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job? M: I'm currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide. W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position? M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people. W: Well, you might just be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions? M: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling? W: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients. M: And who would I report to? W: Directly to me. M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer? W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions? M: No not at the moment. W: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we'll get back to you early next week. M: OK, thanks, it's been nice meeting you! W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today. Question: What's the purpose of Mr. Saunders' visit? - To make a business report to the woman. - To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company. - To resign from his position in the woman's company.
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To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Where do you want to eat? M: Is there anything wrong with the coffee shop? Question: What does the man mean? - He doesn't know why the coffee tastes bad. - He thinks they ought to go to the coffee shop. - He only wants coffee because he isn't hungry.

Ans:He thinks they ought to go to the coffee shop.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Excuse me, Madam. My fight is BA6520. Is this my gate? W: That's right. Please show your ticket and ID card. Question: What is the man doing now? - Checking in. - Paying money. - Buying tickets.
Answer:
Checking in.