Problem: Read the below conversation. W: My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think? M: I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want. W: But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing. M: Yes, I know. Many countries have national health insurance. America doesn't. W: Why is that? M: Well, it's because of the American culture. Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. So we depend on private companies for insurance. W: But isn't that expensive? M: You're right. It is expensive. And many people criticize it. They say it is not fair to poor people. They say the health systems are better in other countries, especially in Europe. W: But what do you think? What would the listener say?

A: M: I have no idea. I just do my best to have good insurance. It's important.

Problem: Read the below conversation. Man: Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day. Woman: So, you can't come to get me? Man: No, uh, sorry. Woman: Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like? Man: Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body builder or pro wrestler. Woman: Okay. Um, what else? Man: Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't miss him. Woman: Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to play baseball? Man: Exactly. Woman: And what's his name? Man: Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one. Woman: Alright. Man: Alright. Bye. Woman: (I) Hope he shows up? Man: Okay, now, I'll call him. Woman: Alright, bye. What would the listener say?

A: Man: Bye.

Problem: Read the below conversation. Interviewer: Today, I'm interviewing nine-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment? Alex: By saving water. Interviewer: Well, how can we do that? Alex: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside. Interviewer: Oh, I think I can do that. What else? Alex: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground? Interviewer: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions? Alex: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live. Interviewer: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday? Alex: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make things make out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center. What would the listener say?

A: Interviewer: That's great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas.

Problem: Read the below conversation. M: Is this your umbrella, Miss? W: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now. M: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before? W: Have we? M: May I ask where you live? W: Just two blocks away, in that tall building. M: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor. W: It's a small world. We live on the same floor. M: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name? What would the listener say?

A:
W: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown.