Dialogue: W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good. M: Thank you, but I don't eat shellfish. I'm allergic to it. Question: Where does this conversation most probably take place? - At a restaurant - In a fish shop - At a clinic
At a restaurant
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Dialogue: W: Your father and Sally have gone to get the car. Let's wait for them here on the bench. M: It's nice to sit down. We've been walking for hours. W: Did you like the White House? M: Oh, yes. I thought it was beautiful. I wanted to stay longer. W: I did, too. But we've got a lot of things to see. M: The line wasn't long this morning, was it? W: No, it wasn't. We were lucky. M: I wonder if the president and his family use the rooms we saw. They look more like a museum than somebody's house. W: Yes. They are the public rooms. The President's family lives upstairs. M: What do they use the public rooms for? W: For important affairs. The President usually entertains members of the government and visitors from other countries. M: I hope I could get a reception at the White House some time. W: Well, if you do something important when you grow up, maybe you will. Who knows? Question: What did the boy wish to do at the White House? - He wished to be a visitor. - He wished to stay longer. - lie wished to get a reception.
lie wished to get a reception.
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Dialogue: M: Good morning, Lucy. Can I help you? W: Good morning, sir. I'd like to talk with you about my studies for a minute, if I may. M: Certainly, come in and have a seat. W: Thank you. I have a record of my studies for last year. Would you like to see it? M: Yes, let me see now. You are studying mathematics, aren't you?. W: Yes, I am. But I'd like to apply for admission to the engineering college next year. M: I see. Have you asked your parents for their advice about this? W: Yes, I have. They think it is a good idea. M: Well, your record here has been very good. I don't think you will have much trouble. W: I hope not. Anyway, I am going to apply. And I'd like to ask you to write a recommendation for me, if it is not too much trouble. M: No trouble at all. I'd be glad to do it. Is there anything else? W: No, sir. I think that is all. Thank you very much. M: All right, Lucy. Good luck to you. W: Thank you, Good-bye. Question: What's the purpose of the woman talking with the man? - For a good record of her studies this year. - For a recommendation of him. - To get some advises about the recommendation.
For a recommendation of him.
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Dialogue: 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. Steve: Great. Thanks a lot. Question: Where is the restaurant located? - 6 - 11 - 14
11
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