Dialogue: Daniel: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow? Ashley: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course. Daniel: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing? Ashley: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns. Daniel: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ... Ashley: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know. Daniel: He was still hungry! Ashley: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her. Daniel: Okay. That's ... That'll work out. Ashley: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden. Daniel: Oh, their corn is always so, so good. Ashley: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful. Daniel: So, um, yeah. What about drink? Ashley: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well. Daniel: Okay. And what about dessert? Ashley: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge. Daniel: Oh. I can't wait. Ashley: This is going to be fun. Ashley: Yeah. Question: What are Daniel's brothers going to bring to the barbecue? - chicken - steak - hamburgers
hamburgers
Dialogue: W: Hi! Can I help you? M: Hi! Have you got any records of modern guitar music? W: We've got a lot of them. Which one are you looking for? M: I'm looking for some records of Julian Bream. I saw them in your window last week and I had them before in Canada, but I broke them. W: What happened? M: They were in my bag. I sat on my bag and broke the records. My sister told me about your shop. I came here last week and saw the records. W: Let's look for the records. Oh, yes, the records are there on the shelf. M: How much are those three? W: They are four pounds and fifty pence. M: Here is five pounds. Question: What happened to the man's records? - He lost them in Canada. - He sent them to his sister. - He broke them accidentally.
He broke them accidentally.
Q: Dialogue: M: Listen! The show is starting. W: How do you know? M: Can't you hear the band? They are playing their instruments. W: Sure, yes. Let's hurry up. Question: Where are the two speakers? - Outside a theatre. - In a bank. - At a show.
A: Outside a theatre.
Question: Dialogue: W: How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike? M: Oh, it's quite beyond my capacity. Question: What does the man think of learning Shanghai dialect? - Interesting. - Boring. - Difficult.
Answer: Difficult.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: Are you having a problem? M: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it. W: Did you try the card list? M: Yes, but it's not there. W: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about books since 1995 is in the computer. I advise you to try that. M: No wonder! This book is published in 1998. W: All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name. M: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not? W: Yes, it will. It will also give you the due date if it is out. If the book is in the library, it will tell you where you can find the book. Question: Where does the conversation probably take place? - In a library. - In a classroom. - In a bookstore.
**Answer**
In a library.
(Q).
Dialogue: Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator. Taxi Driver: Help. Help. Please help me! Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening. Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor. Operator: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are. Taxi Driver: I'm ... I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait. Operator:Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's? Taxi Driver: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me. Operator: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention. Taxi Driver: Umm, I see golden arches ... McDonalds. Operator: Okay, is there anyone else with you? Taxi Driver: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.] Operator: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!] Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here? Operator: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second. Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance? Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm. Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy! Question: What's the man's name? - Bill - Bob - Brad
(A).
Bob