Q: Read the below conversation. M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident! W: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened? M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill! W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive? M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly. W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure? M: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers. W: Weren't they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language? M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction. W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident? M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That's a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet. W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions. M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding. What would the listener say?
A: W: Wow, that's a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.
Question: Read the below conversation. M: I just received an Email from one of my former classmates. I was surprised. I hadn't heard from him for ages. What would the listener say?
Answer: W: Well, I've been out of touch with most of my old friends. Only one or two still drop me a line occasionally.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Hello, this is TBC Television Studios. How can I help you? M: Hello. I'm calling because I saw an ad in the campus newspaper. It said you wanted an assistant to work on your local news program. W: Right. But you do realize that we just need volunteers. It's an unpaid position. M: Oh, sure. I understand that. I just want to get some experience working for television news production after I get my degree. What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: I see. Well, you'll need to talk to Ms. Black. She is in charge of the program. But first, you'll need to come here to fill out an application form. Can you drop by the studio later today?
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do? M: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop. W: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus? M: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink. W: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties? M: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving. What would the listener say?
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output: W: Thanks, Dennis.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. Andrew's Sister: Hey, Andrew! An ...? Andrew. [ What? ] Andrew. Andrew: What? What's going on? Andrew's Sister: What happened to YOU? Andrew: You mean my hair? You like my hair? Andrew's Sister: Uh, I think you know what I mean, Andrew. Do you want me to be honest? [ What? ] Okay. Andrew. You've put on, like, a ton of weight since I saw you at Christmas time. What on earth happened to you? Andrew: Why are you always so blunt? Andrew's Sister: Well, I'm your big sister. I'm ... what am I? Three years older than you, and I can be blunt if I want. Besides, you used to say stuff like that to me all of the time. You used to call me fatso all the time when I was little. Andrew: Oh, yeah, well, to be honest, uh ..., I started changing my life .... yesterday. [ Oh good! ] I'm on the Wafu Diet. Andrew's Sister: What? I've never even heard of the Wafu Diet. What is that? Andrew: Ah, it's too difficult to explain. I found information about it in my junk mail the other day ... Andrew's Sister: What? You read your junk mail? No one reads their junk mail. Andrew: ... and I signed up for it, and it only cost $490. Andrew's Sister: You're serious? [ Yeah. ] Four hundred and ninety bucks? [ Yeah. ] Like every month or every week or ...? Andrew: I didn't check that ... ah, ah, but, but, but, but ... I think ... Andrew's Sister: Listen. I think you're getting scammed, and it sounds really stupid, so listen. I'm not fat anymore, so trust me. I ... if you want to lose weight, you need to do it the right way. Andrew: Well, like what? Andrew's Sister: Well, okay. Andrew: Okay, uh, well, look. Look at my running shoes over there. Andrew's Sister: Andrew. They're still in the box. ( Well ... ). Never used. Besides exercise, yeah, exercise is wonderful. It's great, but you also need to learn how to eat right. For example, you need to eat smaller portions. And, and you can't load up your plate with seconds and thirds like you always used to do at the family parties. Andrew: Well, okay. I'll just get a bigger... What would the listener say?
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Answer: Andrew's Sister: It might be.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Hi, Ben, we're having a party tonight. Do you want to come and join us? You can bring your girlfriend. M: Well, actually, Camilla and I are breaking up. W: What happened? Did you have an argument? M: No. She is really a very nice girl. W: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, and easy-going. And she's a great cook! M: Well, you are right. But sometimes she's too caring... well, no... she's just possessive... and... a kind of control, you know... I need some space for myself. W: Oh? Did you talk with her about it? M: I've tried, but it didn't work. W: Oh, so, when are you going to tell her? M: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her. W: I know she is head over heels in love with you. She'll be badly hurt! What would the listener say?
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M: I know.