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In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
question:
M: I'm terribly sorry. I lost the magazine you lent me the other day. W: It doesn't matter. I've read it. M: I've tried to get another copy but couldn't find one., Question: Why is the man feeling sorry? (A) He couldn't get a copy of the magazine the girl wants. (B) He wants to read the magazine again. (C) He has lost the woman's magazine.
answer:
(C) He has lost the woman's magazine.

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M: Are you having much trouble with the course? F: Not really. The only thing I haven't understood so far is the reading we had last night., Question: How is the woman doing in the course? (A) She hasn't been doing much of the reading. (B) She understood the reading last night. (C) She isn't having much trouble.
answer:
(C) She isn't having much trouble.

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W: What's the matter? M: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died. W: Well, can you start it? M: No...No, it won't start now. W: Could we be out of gas? M: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas. W: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on "empty". M: I was sure the tank was half full! W: Obviously, it wasn't. Well, too bad. M: What time is it now? W: It's five to eight. I am afraid we can't get to the airport on time. He's probably looking for us right now. M: Let's stand by the side of the road for a few minutes. Maybe somebody will stop and pick us up., Question: What should they do now? (A) Do nothing but wait. (B) Find a policeman. (C) Telephone the nearest gas station.
answer:
(A) Do nothing but wait.