Dialogue: W: What are the main differences between this country and your country? M: Well, in Russia, everything happens very fast. People talk quickly, they drive their cars too fast, the good deals go by really quickly...but here in Canada, it seems like people are a little more relaxed. W: Is that true for everything? M: No, of course not. In Russia, going to the bank can take hours. The same is true for the post office and the supermarket. In Canada, however, these places are pretty easy to get through quickly. W: So, what is it that makes some things go either faster or slower compared to us here in Canada? I was born and raised here, so I guess I don't notice these things. I've also never been outside the country before. M: I think the people in Russia are fast movers by nature, at least in the big cities. Public places are still very slow because they haven't tried to do business any differently than they used to. W: But in Canada, it's the opposite? M: Right. The government here does a great job of solving problems and using new technology to make businesses work better. But I think Canadians are just more calm in general than Russians are... and they're definitely more relaxed than Americans! W: Well, I agree with you about that last part! Question: Where are the speakers now? - In the United States. - In Russia. - In Canada.
In Canada.
Dialogue: M: What do you usually do in your spare time? W: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week. M: That's a very interesting thing to do. W: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice. M: I see. How many songs can you sing now? W: We started only three months ago, but we've practiced eight songs. M: Are you going to perform any time? W: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song in it. We are practicing a new song now. It's written by one of the singers in our group. M: Really? What's the name of the song? W: Sunny Days. M: That's a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice? Question: What can we know about the new song? - Its name is Sundays. - It's written by a famous musician. - It's written by a singer of the group.
It's written by a singer of the group.
Q: Dialogue: M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener. W: Oh, no. It would cost at least fifty dollars a month to hire someone to do the work, so I did most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass. Question: Why does Cathy do most of the gardening herself? - Because a gardener isn't experienced as she is. - Because she likes gardening. - Because she wants to save money.
A: Because she wants to save money.
Question: Dialogue: W: I hear your boss has a real good impression of you and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month. M: I hope not. I'd rather get more work hours so I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college. Question: What does the man truly want? - More money. - Fair treatment. - A college education.
Answer: More money.
*Question*
Dialogue: 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: What do his parents want their son to do to get a phone? - take out money from his bank account - find a job and work to earn money - ask his brother if he can use an old phone
**Answer**
find a job and work to earn money
Dialogue: Woman: Hi, Steve, how are things? Man: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you? Woman: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight. Man: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind? Woman: I thought we just go for a walk? Maybe down the park near the beach. Man: Tonight? You must be joking! It's too cold. Woman: Oh, yes. It's too cold. But I still want to go out somewhere. That New Town Cruel Sail is on in the town. How about that? Man: OK. What time does it start? Woman: Oh, I think it's half past eight, something. I'll get a paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film (have) got a fantastic review last week. Man: OK. OK. Where are we going to meet? Woman: It'd be easier if we meet at the cinema. Man: OK. Where is it? Woman: Oh, you know, the Oyiyang. Man: Where is that? Woman: Near the town hall at the opposite of the Bank. Man: Oh, yes. I know where it is. OK. Look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight. Question: Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because ________. - there was no park nearby - the weather wasn't ideal for a walk - it would be easier to go to a cinema
the weather wasn't ideal for a walk