Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: The morning paper says the space shuttle is taking off at 10 a.m. tomorrow. M: Yeah, it's just another one of this year's routine missions. The first mission was undertaken a decade ago and broadcast live then worldwide. Question: what can we infer from this conversation? - This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration. - The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions. - The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.
The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: The teacher called off the lecture. W: Oh, really? His student John must be disappointed at this news. Question: Who is John? - Teacher. - Student. - Nurse.
Student.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Oh, I wish we had taken the lift. M: Cheer up. It's already on the 8th floor. W: But I am really tired out. M: Just think it's helpful for our health. W: Possibly, but if I know it was so far up, I wouldn't have suggested walking. Question: How does the woman feel about her suggestion? - It's helpful. - It's interesting. - She regretted her suggestion.
A: She regretted her suggestion.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Oh, who is the beautiful old woman in front of the house? W: That's my grandmother. M: Oh, then that must be your house in the background. Where is it? W: No, that's my grandmother's house. She lives in Kentucky. We live in Boston, about two and a half hours away by plane. M: Then, does she live with your uncle or aunt? W: No. Since her husband died, she has lived alone. M: Alone? But she is so old! Who takes care of her? W: She takes care of herself, though she is 81 this year and is beginning to slow down a little. She has a cleaning lady who comes for a few hours a week to clean house and help with the shopping. M: But isn't she lonely without family? W: Of course not. She has lived in the same neighborhood since she was first married, so she knows all the neighbors, young and old, and she has lots of friends. M: Why doesn't she live with you? Don't you miss her? W: Well,actually,we talk to her on the phone every week and visit her at least once a year, but we are busy with our lives and so is she. We love to have her visit, but we all know that if she lived with us, we might not get along so well. Question: How long has the grandmother lived in Kentucky? - Since her husband died. - Since she was married. - Since her son moved away.
Answer: Since she was married.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash. Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway? Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days. Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded. Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off. Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses? Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan. Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment? Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city. Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area? Ron: Yeah, I guess. Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month? Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do. Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home. Ron: Well, I guess I could. Nancy: And entertainment? Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons. Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars? Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so. Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You... Question: How would you describe the man's apartment? - a small place with a nice view of the city - a spacious apartment that includes cable TV - an apartment downtown with free parking
**Answer**
a small place with a nice view of the city

(Question)
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Alice. Look at my new camera. W: Where did you get it? M: My uncle Robert sent it to me last week. Question: Who sent a new camera to the boy? - His mother. - His uncle. - His sister.
(Answer)
His uncle.