Q: Read the below conversation. Interviewer: What were the things in Britain that you found most strange when you first arrived? Mathew: Well, the first thing is driving on the wrong side of the road..., that would be the- that was very strange because you have this automatic reflex when you go out into the street to look one way and a couple of times I did that and I almost got hit by cars and bikes and all, you know. It's dangerous. It really is dangerous. And you have to teach yourself to look the other way. Interviewer: Someone said that Britain and the United States are divided by a common language. Have you had any difficulties with the language here? Mathew: Oh, yeah-tremendous amount of difficulty but I'm starting to pick it up now-all the lingo and slang and all those-but there's definitely a difference. Interviewer: Can you give me any example? Mathew: Well, the big-I'd say some of the biggest ones would be the word "queue" which means in America "line". I never heard the word "queue" before. Um-what you call "chips", I call "French fries". I never heard them called "chips". Urn-there's so many-urn-words that are different. Ah-" crisps" which mean " potato chips" Yeah, that's - we call them "potato chips" or "chips" in America. You call them "crisps" here. So when I heard the word "chips", I was thinking of "crisps" and not French fry-you know-it's very confusing but-urn-but just some of the expressions like-er-" mate" you know and "love". Those-you know--they're funny. You don't hear them. You don't hear them in America. Interviewer: What about with young people-with people your own age-I mean, do you notice differences there? Mathew: I do notice some differences-er-I think-ah-I think the younger people in Britain are-they seem to be-much more radical than the younger people in the United States. I noticed that. Ah-the dress is different. You see a lot of-I see a lot of males here with earring in one of their-in one of their ears. You don't see that in America that much. Somet-maybe here and there, but not, not like you... What would the listener say?
A: Mathew: Urn-that's a good question-urn-well, I think that the reasons are-just because of the Press. You hear so much about America here that people are-they're into it-they want to know what it's about and how it's run. And so many of our policies in America affect Britain that they want to understand how policies are made and all that and seeing that that doesn't work on the other level like Britain's policies don't-I mean, they can affect us, but not to as great an extent and therefore you don't hear as much about Britain and people don't know as much about it.
Question: Read the below conversation. M: You know, I'm just not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I am doing now. What would the listener say?
Answer: W: It sounds as though you've already made up your mind about what you are going to do.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: Are you OK, Lily? You don't look very happy. W: Oh, David. I had an argument with mum again. I'm not getting enough pocket money. M: How much do you get? W: Five pounds a week. M: That sounds reasonable to me. W: Well, I'm 14 and if you are going to town shopping, you can never have enough money. Everything is so expensive. M: But is it fair amount of money? Compare what your friends get. W: Well, we all get the same. But I have to buy all my music things as well things for school and have hardly anything left to spend on clothes. M: Right. Do you have to help around house? W: Not really. M: So you don't have to do anything for this pocket money. W: Mum said if I did that I will never have time to do my school work. M: Has she said you can have more pocket money when you are 15? W: Well, Mum just says she'll decide when I'm ready to have more. And I've just got to wait. M: Maybe you should sit down with her and say "How can I prove that I am old enough to get more?" W: So, I should talk to her again. M: Yes, but don't argue with her. Just discuss it calmly. What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: OK, thanks.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. Dave: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in. Randall: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house. Dave: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash. Randall: Oh. Dave: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room. Randall: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains? Dave: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now. Randall: Oh. And what about the kitchen? Dave: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ... Randall: What? Dave: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut. Randall: Hmm. Great. Dave: Ah. It isn't that bad. Randall: Well how about the bathroom? Dave: Well ... Randall: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks. Dave: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing. Randall: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane? Dave: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.] Randall: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions. Dave: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those. What would the listener say?
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output: Randall: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Excuse me. Do you live here? M: Yes. W: Oh, well, do you know where the English Language Institute is? M: Ah, yes. I think I know where it is. Do you have a car? W: No, I'm on foot. M: Well, as you go out of the station, just continue along the road until you come to the second crossing and then turn left into King Street. W: Yes. M: Then walk down the street just a bit and take the first turning on the right. And keep walking until you come to the park. W: A park, yes. M: Well, let's see. Walk through the park. As you get to the end of the path you will see two small roads. Take the road on the right and the English Language Institute is at the end of the road. You can't miss it. What would the listener say?
Answer:
W: Thank you so much.