Q: Read the below conversation. W: Airport, please. I'm running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it's not the most direct. What would the listener say?
A: M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.
Question: Read the below conversation. M: Hello, Macy Agency. W: Good morning. I'd like to book a return ticket from London to Paris on Monday, July 14th, please. M: Yes, Madam. We have a flight at 14: 30, Is that suitable? W: Oh, that's fine. And how much will that cost, please? M: The price is $ 420 for the return flight. W: Good. Which airport does the flight leave from? M: It leaves from Heathrow Airport. Check in time is one hour before departure. W: My name is Susan Smith. Can I pick up the ticket tomorrow morning? M: Sure, we'll have it ready soon, so come whenever you like after that. W: Thank you. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: You are welcome.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Hello, Mr. Anderson. My name is Jenny Green, and I'm a secretary at Feiyu Food Company. M: I don't think we have an appointment. W: No, we don't. I'm very sorry to just show up like this. M: Since you are already here, what can I do for you? W: Well, I know that your supermarket was founded three years ago and business has been good for the past two years. M: I'm quite busy, Miss Green. If you don't mind, please get straight to the point. W: OK. You may have heard of products made by our company. We also have TV advertisements. We would like to work with you. If we cooperate, it'll certainly help your business. M: I'm quite satisfied with the food company that serves us now. Its products are popular with customers. W: Here. At least take a look at some of our products. M: All right... These are pretty good indeed, but... W: The price is very reasonable. And you don't even need to worry about a contract. if you are not satisfied, we will adjust the price. What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: Well, I know, but now I have an important meeting. Leave your card. I'll call you when necessary.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: Did you go out today? M: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out? W: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one. M: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different. W: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't keep on looking, you'll never get a job. M: If I'd stayed in Puerto Rico in the first place, I wouldn't have had so much trouble. W: What would you have done? There are more people out of work there than there are here. M: I could have had a farm of my own if I'd stayed there. W: You? Up the mountains, with nobody to talk to, but the children? M: I don't like the city. There are too many people. There's too much noise, too much dust. W: I like here. M: Yes, because your brother's here. This is really your home. W: Well, maybe we should go to Puerto Rico for a visit anyway. You could see Andis Nanco. What would the listener say?
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output: M: You really mean that? I'd like to see the island again and feel the sunshine and here everyone's speaking Spanish.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. M: Hi, Samantha. Do you have aminute? W: Hi, Richard. Come in, please. M: I've been trying to get hold of you all afternoon. W: I was at the weekly managers' meeting. How are things? M: Oh, splendid. I have somenews. W: Good news? M: Wonderful news...to me, anyway! I've been offered a job for three years as an assistant to Prof. Hayes from Birmingham University. I'll join him in Mexico City. What do you think about that? W: Wonderful, Richard! Just what you've always wanted, isn't it? Does it mean that you'll leave soon? M: Next week. But before I go, I'd like to invite you out for dinner - just to thank you for all the help you gave meduring my three-month research work here. Would tomorrow evening be a good time for you? We can go to the Shanghai Restaurant in Chinatown. What would the listener say?
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Answer: W: Fine with me.
Question: Read the below conversation. Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital. Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know? Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night. Ranae: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost. Steve: Okay, go ahead. Ranae: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street. Steve: Until Pine Street, right? Ranae: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church. Steve: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants? Ranae: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food. Steve: Well where's that? Ranae: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far? Steve: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what? Ranae: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends. Steve: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday. Ranae: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one. What would the listener say?
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Steve: Great. Thanks a lot.