Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I don't understand how the inventor earns money from the invention. After all, anyone can copy and sell it. Really, what is a patent? A piece of paper? A philosophy? You can't see it. M: I am glad you asked that. Actually when an inventor has a patent, it's enforceable by the laws in the country where the inventor developed the invention. If anyone makes and sells the product then the inventor can take them to civil court. W: What can the inventor expect to receive if he sues and wins? M: Well, there are different things the court could do, but there's no guarantee. There's a good chance the court could award him compensation and orders to stop the manufacture and sale of goods. It may well be that the goods would be ordered to be destroyed. W: Can the other person being sued do anything to help themselves? M: That's the beauty of the whole thing. Ignorance of the law doesn't count, I'm afraid. However, the other person can counter-sue pretending that they were actually the original inventor. W: You said the inventor is protected by the laws of the country. Is everything equal? Do all countries have the same law? M: No, they're not all equal. You're right. It's only in theory. It is being worked on. The World Trade Organization has developed an agreement, Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, which makes sure that the patent is valid for 20 years. W: That doesn't make sense. Twenty years is a long time. M: Actually, it does. It's believed that inventors make and sell goods faster after they register the patent because there's a 20-year limitation on the patent. On the other hand, other inventors can use the information the inventor disclosed when the product was registered. Giving the information is all part of the deal. W: Cool. Question: How does a valid time span of a patent influence the inventor? - The inventor decides who the expired patent goes to. - The inventor may strive for a longer valid time span. - The inventor will try hard to sell his products faster.
The inventor will try hard to sell his products faster.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Now, Mr White, did you see the accident clearly? M: Oh, yes, I was standing outside my house. W: Do you remember what time it happened? M: Yes, it was 4: 30 by my watch. W: Good. Now, was the truck going fast? M: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the light was changing to green. But it was red. W: Are you sure, Mr. White? M: Yes, absolutely sure. W: Then the truck hit the taxi, did it? M: Yes, with much noise. Then I called the police. W: Well, thanks a lot, Mr. White. Good-bye. M: Good-bye. Question: What are the two speakers talking about? - A fight in the street. - A damaged house. - A traffic accident.
A damaged house.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Woman: Hey. Uh, you look really unhappy. What's going on? Young Man: Ah, you don't want to know. Woman: Okay, see ya. Young Man: Wait, wait, wait! Why are you walking away? Woman: Well, you said I didn't want to know. Young Man: No, wait. You see my parents really don't love me. Woman: What do you mean? When I met them last week, they seemed really caring. Young Man: Uh, you don't understand! You see. I want a new smart phone ... I mean, I need one, and my parents won't buy me it! Woman: Uh, excuse me, but uh, don't you already have a iPhone? Young Man: Man, yeah, but it's three months old, and it has a small scratch on it. Woman: Where? Let me see. [Look!] I don't see a scratch. Young Man: Look, look right here!. [THAT?] [Do] you see it? Woman: It's just a speck of dust. Young Man: Anyway. And my other phone ... Woman: What? You have two phones? Young Man: That's beside the point. Woman: So, so, did your parents give you a reason for not buying you a new phone? Young Man: Not a good one. Only something about being self-reliant and not being so entitled, or something like that. And now they want me to work ... on the neighbor's farm to pay for it. [Good idea!] It's not fair. Woman: Hey, I think I know the problem. [What?] Take a look in the mirror. You'll see both the problem and the solution. Young Man: Uh! You're no help. Question: How many phones does the young man already have? - two - three - four
A: two

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: The air conditioner in my room is broken and I can't work. W: Why not go to the office? Question: What does the woman mean? - The man can sleep in the office. - She can have someone to repair the air conditioner. - The man can do his work in the office.
Answer: The man can do his work in the office.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I've just done the most amazing Healthy Living Day at the sports center. M: Cool! But what's a Healthy Living Day! W: Well, you learn to live in a healthy way. Everyone does three activities. In the morning, you can choose two different indoor activities and in the afternoon, you can try one activity outdoors. M: Sounds like hard work! Why did you do it? W: I wanted to do a new activity, so I went with my cousin Georgia. She doesn't do enough exercise. We make lots of new friends. M: Were you both really tired when you finished? W: Georgia was and she didn't feel very well. I was OK but I needed something to drink. M: Well, when's the next Day? I'd love to go. I know I'm free most Saturdays after April 14th. W: Oh, I've just booked a place for July 5th but I think the next one is on May 28th. M: Great! I'll come to the same one as you! Are you going to go cycling again? W: Not this time. I'm going to do advanced skateboarding. I wanted to try boating but that group is full. M: Wow! I'd like to do that too! Question: When is the next Healthy Living Day? - April 14th. - May 28th. - July 5th.
**Answer**
May 28th.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I can see this is quite an old house. M: Well, in America, it's quite old. But in England, it's actually quite young. W: How much are you asking? M: $110,000, but it's negotiable, since I need cash urgently. W: I see. I suppose this is the living room? M: Yes, you're right. Look at the fireplace. It was hand-made. The design is really unique. You can't find it anywhere else. W: Yes, I like it very much. Can I see the kitchen, please? M: This way, please. Look, it's spacious and bright, and quite modern. W: I am satisfied with this house, but the price is a little too high. Can you make a concession? Question: How much is the seller asking for the house? - $120,000. - $110,000. - $12,000.
**Answer**
$110,000.