Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening? W: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house? M: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be OK. W: Are you taking anything? M: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle of wine too. W: That's a good idea. She has bought plenty of food and drinks. It's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much. M: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too. Question: What are the speakers mainly talking about? - Helen's neighbours. - Helen's good friends. - Helen's birthday party.
Helen's birthday party.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me. I just received my telephone bill, and there's a problem with it. M: May I see your bill, please? W: Certainly. There it is. On July 1st, I really don't know anybody in Finland. M: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see...it was $42. Your bill was $ 66.10, minus $42, so your new total is $24.10. I'm very sorry about the mistake. W: That's OK. It wasn't your fault. Question: How much is the woman's new bill? - $42. - $24.10. - $6.10.
$24.10.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. Man: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing? Police Officer: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally. Man: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair. Police Officer: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area. Man: What? What do you mean? Police Officer: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says [Where? Where?] ... right there! It says, "Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m." Man: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it. Police Officer: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car. Man: But, but ... my car was only here (for) five minutes. [Sorry.] I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need. Police Officer: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back. Man: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous. Police Officer: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally! Man: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything. Police Officer: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer. Man: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.? [You've got to be kidding me.] Buy one and get the second one half price. Police Officer: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day. Question: The man says he didn't see the no-parking sign because ________. - it was nighttime when he parked - his view was obstructed - it wasn't there earlier in the day
his view was obstructed

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me? W: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks. M: How often do you call each other? W: Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him. M: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon. W: I hope so. Question: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? - Neighbors. - Colleagues. - A couple.
Colleagues.