Dialogue: M: Reception. Can I help you? W: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203. M: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you? W: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room? M: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you'll leave. W: Oh, dear. M: Is there a problem, Madam? W: Well, you see, my plane takes off at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Can I keep the room a bit longer? M: I see. Which room are you in, Madam? W: Room 203, the name is Browning. M: Ah yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room till 2 p.m., if you wish. W: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you very much. M: My pleasure. Question: When must the woman leave her room? - At 12 noon tomorrow. - At 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. - At 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
At 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Dialogue: Woman: What are you reading, Bill? Man: It's this week New Scientist. Why? Woman: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it? Man: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new development in research. I'm reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as see him. Woman: Oh, I heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one? Man: No. Not this one. But the company has made other models to try on business. This one is special because its color and image is moving. Woman: Oh, that's interesting. Man: You see the first video phones. That's what they are called. They made in Japan. But they can only show still black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I want one, would you? Woman: Well, no, I don't think a word. I bet it costs a lot of money. Did it say how much it costs? Man: Yes. The yearly black and white one costs several hundreds pounds. But one in the story is about to cost several thousands pounds. Woman: Hmm, what does anybody want one, do you think? Man: Business organizations that need frequent contact overseas want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travels can be avoided. Woman: Yes, I suppose so. Question: The conversation is mainly about ________. - a new type of telephone - the cost of telephones - some features of the magazine
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a new type of telephone
Ques: Dialogue: M: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainforest. W: Great. I'm doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new information to add to it. Question: What do we know about the woman? - She is going to deliver a lecture. - She spent a year in the rain forest. - She is looking forward to the lecture.
Ans: She is looking forward to the lecture.
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Dialogue: M: Can I order take-out here? W: Yes, sir. What would you like? M: I want a hamburger, a medium French fries, a Big Mac meal, and a double cheeseburger, please. W: Anything else? M: And a 6-piece chicken nuggets. W: What kind of drink would you like? M: A large Coke with extra ice and a milkshake. And please give me several more straws. How much do I owe you? W: Let me calculate it, er... that comes to $ 14.30. M: Here's $15. Keep the change. Question: How much does the man tip the woman? - $ 1.70. - $ 1.30. - $ 0.70.
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$ 0.70.
Ques:Dialogue: M: Hello, and welcome to our program "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there? W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months. M: Why did you change your mind? W: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay. M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo? W: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact. M: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now? W: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's. M: What have you been designing for them? W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods. M: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982? W: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous. M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England? W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style. M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan. W: It was a pleasure. Question: What was the woman's original plan when she went to Florence? - To live there permanently. - To stay there for half a year. - To find a better job to support herself.

Ans:To stay there for half a year.
Dialogue: W: How did you like the movie? M: It was a waste of time and money. I wish I had stayed home watching TV. Question: How does the man feel about the movie? - He doesn't think the movie was good at all. - He thinks the movie was a lot of fun. - He wants to see the movie again.
He doesn't think the movie was good at all.