Dialogue: W: Jack, I hear you bought a new car. M: I did just buy a car, but it's not exactly a new one-it was made back in the 1950s. Here, take a look at this photo. W: You are right. This car hasn't been new for a long time. Couldn't you afford a newer car? M: Believe it or not, this car costs almost as much as a new one. W: Really? How could it be? M: Well, a lot of cars from the 40s, 50s and 60s have become collectors' items and are worth a lot of money. W: But this one doesn't seem to be in very good shape. M: The engine is still in good condition. I plan to fix up the interior and paint the car myself. Then it will be worth even more money. W: So then you'll resell it? M: No, I don't plan to resell it, but I might enter it in some classical auto shows. Maybe I'll win a prize. Question: Why did the car cost so much? - It is collector's favorite. - It is in very good shape. - It is a new car.
It is collector's favorite.

Dialogue: W: Hi, Mike. Are you going to the barbecue tonight? M: Maybe. W: Why maybe? Are you sure? M: I don't know. All those people, I won't know anyone. W: But that's the idea. You go to these things to meet new people. M: But I don't think barbecue is the best way. W: Why not? M: Because it's just hard to meet friends. W: Well, I love meeting people in a big group because there are more possibilities. M: But don't you think it's hard to get to know people? Besides, it's noisy. You can't always have a great conversation. W: Then how do you like to meet people? M: I think small groups are the best way to meet people. I meet the most interesting people in class. I see how they think and talk every day. If I like someone, then we might get together later on. W: You're such a serious guy. I met my best friend in the sports club. We came to know we had a lot in common. If you ask me, big parties are the best way to meet people. M: Well, maybe. Mmm, I should try my chances of the barbecue. I'll see you tonight, Mary. Question: What dose the man think of big parties? - They are nosiy. - They are boring. - They are interesting.
They are nosiy.

Dialogue: M: Let's go and have lunch together. W: OK! M: By the way, I'm thinking of going to New Zealand around Christmas for three weeks. It's such a beautiful country. I've never been there before. W: Have you booked the flight? M: Not yet. I'm planning to book my flight in two weeks' time W: Book your flight right now. M: Why? W: Because the longer you leave it, the more expensive it will be. As a matter of fact, the prices may double at Christmas time. New Zealanders usually go home for Christmas. M: Then I'm going to book my flight tomorrow morning. Question: How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand? - One week. - Two weeks. - Three weeks.
Three weeks.

Dialogue: F: Have you heard from your sister yet? M: Yes, I got a letter from her yesterday. She said she enjoyed her visit to New York very much. Question: What is the man's sister doing now? - She is visiting London. - She is visiting New York. - She is visiting Shanghai.
She is visiting New York.