Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Come in, please. What can I do for you? W: Professor Donner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course next semester? M: Yes, I'm planning on it. W: Could I be enrolled in it? I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up. W: I know. But the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've done a lot of reading in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it really challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman. If he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. That's really very kind of you. Question: Why did the woman talk to the professor? - She wants him to recommend books. - She wants to apply to graduate study. - She wants to take an advanced course.
She wants to take an advanced course.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hey, where is everybody? M: They took Ben to the park. Where have you been? W: Sorry, I'm late. I picked up the cake and it took me longer than I expected. When will the party start? M: Ben invited eight children from school. And they'll arrive at about 2 in the afternoon. W: OK. Then I'll put the candles on the cake and leave it in the kitchen and then I'll come and help set the table. Question: What will the children in the afternoon? - Help set the table. - Have a party. - Do their homework.
Have a party.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: When will you return my book? You've kept it for a week. M: Two more days. Then I'll finish it. Question: How long does it take him to finish reading the book? - Seven days. - Two days. - Nine days.
A: Nine days.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles. M: Hello, everyone. W: We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Company is slashing up to 30,000 jobs, shutting down 14 plants nationwide. Is it a big deal if we are no longer manufacturing these cars, Malcolm? M: I think it's a huge deal. I mean the companies are massive employers both directly and indirectly. If you look at Ford after their restructuring, they've actually got 87,000 employees which is twice as many as Microsoft have worldwide. Moreover, if you look at those jobs, they are very high-paying jobs. These are people who can afford to buy their own products. W: Er, it seems to indicate a big hit for our economy if these jobs go bye-bye. M: Yeah, it's a really sad day for America. W: But it is not as if cars are stopped being made, right? M: Correct. Still a large number of cars are being made by American manufacturers. More than half of the American cars sold in America are American. So what has happened over time is that as the market share has fallen, foreign car companies have come in, taken over plants and set up new plants, and they have taken over that capacity. So, it is not like there are fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago. W: Let me ask you about the Chinese coming in. What would it mean to American jobs, if and when that happens? M: The Chinese cars we have seen so far aren't that great and they don't have the branding necessary to make a huge impact in the world stage. Question: What do we know about the Ford Motor Company from the conversation? - It is closing down some factories in the US. - It no longer offers high-paying jobs. - The number of its employees is doubled after the restructuring.
Answer: It is closing down some factories in the US.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy? Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive. Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one. Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money. Boy: Let's see ... allowance. Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you? Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25. Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money? Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people. Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood? Boy: Umm. Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand? Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun. Dad: Okay. What else can you do? Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those. Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else? Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday. Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good? Boy: Like a Game Boy? Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say. Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust) Dad: [Laughing] Question: How much can the boy save a month in allowance to buy a Game Boy? - $1.25 - $5.00 - $7.50
**Answer**
$5.00

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I fixed the window, painted the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair. W: Been busy, haven't you? Question: What does the woman imply about the man? - He should do more. - She'd be glad to help him. - He's done a lot.
**Answer**
He's done a lot.