Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: So you're visiting San Francisco? W: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you? M: I'm a native. W: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives. M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000. W: What are the different ethnic groups? M: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks. W: I thought it was Chinese. M: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese. W: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town? M: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that. W: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too? M: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called "Japan-town" that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores. W: You seem to know a lot about this city. M: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here. W: No wonder you know so much! Question: How does the man know so much about San Francisco? - He thinks the city is pretty. - He likes to talk about it. - He teaches ethnic history at a university.
He teaches ethnic history at a university.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us? M: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like a track, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then, about three months later, we traveled to New York, as we were waiting for our plane at the air?port. I looked out of a huge window, at that very moment I saw the largest truck in the world, I had to tell someone about this. I turned to my father who was standing next to about a thousand people waiting for the very flight and screamed "Track! Track!" My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited, I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and then ran into the ladies-room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learned how to say truck correctly, and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life. Question: What did the father do when the baby screamed that word at the airport? - He corrected the baby. - He tried to stop the baby. - He did himself somewhere.
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He tried to stop the baby.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me. Do you have the time? M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast. Question: What time is it? - It is a little after 1:15. - It is 15 minutes faster. - It is a little before 1:15.
Ans: It is a little before 1:15.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here? W: I'm waiting for a bus. The buses are so full at this time of the day. M: Sure. Where are you going? I don't think this is your way home. W: You are right. I'm going for a walk in the park. M: Going for a walk even after along day's work? W: Yes. I always enjoy walking alone in the park after work. M: I see. Then why not go there on foot? It's not so far from here. W: Oh, no. I hate walking through the streets. Question: When does the talk most likely take place? - Early in the morning. - Late in the afternoon. - On a Sunday afternoon.
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Late in the afternoon.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today? W: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings. M: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art. W: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000. M: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything. W: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go. M: OK, I will. Question: What are the two speakers talking about? - A famous painting - Some unusual food - An art exhibition

Ans:An art exhibition

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary? W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course. M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course. W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it. M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it. W: No, they don't. I asked. M: Why don't you get it fromthe library? W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you. W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim! Question: Why does Jim suggest Mary buy the book? - It's sold at a discount price. - It's important for her study. - It's written by Professor Lee.

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It's important for her study.