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In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
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Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience. Phil: Yes, and what an experience. Nate: What do you mean? Phil: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States. Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath? Phil: First, you take off your shoes before you enter. Nate: Okay. Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath. Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something? Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high. Nate: On a stool!? Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs. Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that? Phil: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while. Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people? Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing. Nate: Huh. Interesting. Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience., Question: What do you wear when bathing? (A) a swimming suit (B) shorts (C) nothing
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(C) nothing

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M: I want to make sure my son receives this letter. It has an important certificate in it. W: You can send it either by certified mail or registered mail. If you only want to make sure it is received, send it by certified mail. It's less expensive. M: OK. How about this package? W: What's in it? M: A watch. W: You should insure it for the value of the watch, and send it by registered mail. It's more expensive, but it's the safest way., Question: What is in the letter? (A) A valuable book. (B) An important certificate. (C) A beautiful postcard.
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(B) An important certificate.

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M: It's a vicious circle, really. It takes me the best part of an hour to get here in the morning, so I honestly never have time for breakfast. W: But you should always have something. According to nutrition experts, it's the most important meal of the day. M: That's a load of rubbish, if you ask me. It's all very well for them. They've probably got time for it. I haven't. Anyway, when I get to work, I'm plunged into the usual stressful day, and my hunger just sort of evaporates. W: Yes. I only live around the corner, but I often skip breakfast myself, but I suppose you could always make up for it at the lunch time. M: I should, but more often than not I just grab a cup of coffee and a few biscuits, or a sandwich. W: There's nothing wrong with that. That's all I ever have when I'm busy. M: Fine, but what happens as the day wears on is that the less you eat, the less you want to eat. Abstinence seems to suppress the appetite, somehow. W: Well, I suspect what we ought to be doing is establishing a regular pattern of eating, instead of just grabbing what we can when we can. M: Em, a sensible conventional diet. There's no doubt that's the way to go, so shall we now go and do something for a change? You name the restaurant and I'll treat you to lunch. W: That will be nice., Question: What do the speakers decide to do? (A) Grab something to eat together (B) Buy a pack of biscuits for lunch (C) Treat themselves to a nice meal
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(C) Treat themselves to a nice meal