Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself. M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts. W: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist? M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist. W: What is it that always inspires you to create? M: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony. Question: Where was the man born? - In Philadelphia. - In Springfield. - In Kansas.
In Springfield.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. Daniel: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow? Ashley: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course. Daniel: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing? Ashley: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns. Daniel: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ... Ashley: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know. Daniel: He was still hungry! Ashley: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her. Daniel: Okay. That's ... That'll work out. Ashley: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden. Daniel: Oh, their corn is always so, so good. Ashley: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful. Daniel: So, um, yeah. What about drink? Ashley: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well. Daniel: Okay. And what about dessert? Ashley: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge. Daniel: Oh. I can't wait. Ashley: This is going to be fun. Ashley: Yeah. Question: Daniel's brother, Jim, loves to __________. - cook - talk - eat
eat

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Some people claim that skin cancer is nothing to worry about. Are they right? M: No, it is the most common form of cancer. Question: What does the man think of skin cancer? - The skin cancer is easy to cure. - The skin cancer is a common cancer. - The skin cancer need not be worried about.
A: The skin cancer is a common cancer.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person. W: Where are we going to get that kind of money? M: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty reasonable. W: But I doubt we'll all be able to go. Remember there were 32 people in the band last year. M: We can make it. For our last trip, we got some money from some companies. W: Who was in charge of money raising? M: Mary. She took care of it last time. Question: What are the speakers mainly talking about? - Expenses of a concert tour. - A coming concert. - A travel experience.
Answer: Expenses of a concert tour.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. 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.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I paid fifteen dollars for three books. I think they are too expensive. W: Expensive? You shouldn't have said so. Question: How did the woman feel about the books? - She liked them very much. - She didn't like them at all. - She thought they were cheap.
**Answer**
She thought they were cheap.