*Question*
Dialogue: W: What's the matter, Bill? You look kind of pale. M: Oh, I'm just tired. W: Why? M: Well, I've been working until around ten every night this week. W: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy. M: Yes. I think I will. W: That's good. Say, how's your brother? M: He's fine, but he is awfully busy. He went to the States on a business trip two weeks ago. W: Oh, really? Is he back yet? M: No, he won't come back for several more weeks. W: Wow! He must have a lot to do there. M: Yes, he does. W: I want to be sure of the time because I'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp. M: Well, my watch says 4:30, and that time should be right. I set it with the radio yesterday. W: Good. Question: How soon will his brother come back? - In another week. - In a few more weeks. - In seven weeks.
**Answer**
In a few more weeks.

*Question*
Dialogue: M: I'm sorry, Madame. The train is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat and I'll tell you as soon as we know something definite. W: Thank you. I'll just sit here and read the magazine in the meantime. Question: What can you conclude about the train from the conversation? - It's late. - It's crowed. - It's empty.
**Answer**
It's late.

*Question*
Dialogue: W: There were more than a hundred people at Kate's birthday party. How come she's got so many friends? M: It's really no surprise. You know she was popular even when she was a child. Question: What does the man imply about Kate? - She expected more people at her party. - She has always enjoyed great popularity. - She threw a surprise party for her friend.
**Answer**
She has always enjoyed great popularity.

*Question*
Dialogue: W: I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come. M: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come. Question: Why is Tom being invited to the party? - Because Tom likes the woman. - Because the man's mother likes him. - Because Tom is the man's good friend.
**Answer**
Because the man's mother likes him.