Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I guess we'll have a hot summer again. W: I know. Last summer was mild. Do you remember our first summer here? The temperature stayed about 100 degrees Fahrenheit for ten straight days. There wasn't a breeze anywhere. Question: What does the woman say about their first summer? - It was mild. - It was humid. - It was hot.
It was hot.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles. M: Hello, everyone. W: We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Company is slashing up to 30,000 jobs, shutting down 14 plants nationwide. Is it a big deal if we are no longer manufacturing these cars, Malcolm? M: I think it's a huge deal. I mean the companies are massive employers both directly and indirectly. If you look at Ford after their restructuring, they've actually got 87,000 employees which is twice as many as Microsoft have worldwide. Moreover, if you look at those jobs, they are very high-paying jobs. These are people who can afford to buy their own products. W: Er, it seems to indicate a big hit for our economy if these jobs go bye-bye. M: Yeah, it's a really sad day for America. W: But it is not as if cars are stopped being made, right? M: Correct. Still a large number of cars are being made by American manufacturers. More than half of the American cars sold in America are American. So what has happened over time is that as the market share has fallen, foreign car companies have come in, taken over plants and set up new plants, and they have taken over that capacity. So, it is not like there are fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago. W: Let me ask you about the Chinese coming in. What would it mean to American jobs, if and when that happens? M: The Chinese cars we have seen so far aren't that great and they don't have the branding necessary to make a huge impact in the world stage. Question: What happened to the foreign automakers in America? - They produced more cars than American manufacturers. - They reduced car-production in America. - They took over plants and manufacturing capacity.
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They took over plants and manufacturing capacity.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Mechanic: What can we do for you today? Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies. Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery. Car Owner: So, which one is it? Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic. Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you? Mechanic: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days. Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time! Mechanic: You didn't ask. Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost? Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town? Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!] Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour. Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today? Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival. Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed. Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it. Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00... Question: What one possible problem was NOT mentioned about the man's car? - a stopped-up fuel line - a grimy carburetor - a bad accelerator
Ans: a bad accelerator

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: How about my food? I've been sitting here for almost half an hour. W: I'm sorry, sir. It must be ready by now. Question: Where does this dialogue most probably take place? - In a concert. - In a museum. - In a restaurant.
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In a restaurant.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Did you hear that over 300 people applied for the entry-level job at Show's Department Store? W: Oh, really. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Question: What does the woman imply? - The world is very competitive and often unfair. - There are over 300 jobs for you to apply for. - People are very kind to dogs and give them a lot to eat.

Ans:The world is very competitive and often unfair.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us. Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy. News Reporter: It's, uh, James. Sarah: Whatever ... News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from? Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress. News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college? Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting. News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school? Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn. News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now? Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22. News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting? Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes? News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ... Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page. News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay. Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone. Question: How old is the actress? - 20 - 22 - 24

Ans:
20