Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello? W: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with. M: Sure, Paula. What's up? W: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months. M: Yeah. What happened? W: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. M: Did you get back in touch with her? W: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check. M: So what's the problem? W: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent. M: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out. W: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight. M: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30? W: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver. Question: What are Paula and her roommate planning to do? - To talk to their landlord. - To buy a new dishwasher. - To break their contract.
To talk to their landlord.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Why are you applying for this job? W: Well, I want to find a better chance to develop myself. Question: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? - Employer and employee. - Interviewer and interviewe - Seller and customer.
Interviewer and interviewe

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Heather: Ron, what are you doing? Ron: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet. Heather: Like what? Let me see. Ron: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know ... Heather: Baldness? What are you looking that up for? [Well, you know ... ] I ... I mean, you're not that bad off. Ron: Ah, there you go. Bringing it up again! Heather: No. I mean it. You look great! Honestly, it's not that bad. Ron: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and the people at work, and now from you! Heather: Well, maybe you could wear a toupee? I think you'd look great. Ron: Oh no. And have it slip off my head on to my date's dinner plate as I lean over to kiss her? Uh-uh. Heather: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice? There are new advances in medicines that not only retard hair loss, but help regenerate new growth. Ron: Ah, I still don't give much credibility to medical treatment to prevent permanent hair loss. Heather: Well, what about accepting the fact that you're just losing your hair? Ron: I just can't give up hope. I know appearances shouldn't matter, but I don't know. I just feel that women just avoid me. Heather: Come on. You can't be serious. Ron: No really. I've seen it many times. It just, I don't know ... Question: Based on the conversation, what is the most probable relationship between the speakers? - old friends - brother and sister - colleagues from work
A: brother and sister

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I don't enjoy dating anymore. I can't seem to find anyone I have anything in common with. W: Don't feel discouraged. Be patient. As you are so distinguished, you will definitely find the person who is right for you. M: To tell you the truth, I am tired of being alone. I hope to find my Mrs. Right. What should I do? W: Do you believe in Internet matchmaking service? M: That's really a new walk of life. What is it exactly? W: It helps match up singles the world over, and helps find the man and woman of their dreams. M: Oh, it must be to the taste of a certain group of people. W: The advertisement said Dream Dates has matched up thousands of singles the world over! M: Unbelievable! They must be exaggerating the figure! W: Look at the way they manage their business: they collect applicants' photos, and give the applicants questionnaires to fill out as to what type of character they are. M: I don't believe several questions can decide the type of person you're. People's characters are complicated and keep changing all the time. W: Anyway, it seems that things work well this way. The information and specifications will be entered in a large computer database. M: A computer to decide your best date? That's really ridiculous! W: Look, it promises: Dream Dates provides expert dating service and a place for singles to meet. We'll introduce you to the person uniquely qualified to be your partner. M: Sheer slogans! Not reliable! W: It says you can enroll in a free trial membership! M: I won't do it even they pay me for that! W: Well, we don't have to believe this. Maybe I can tell John, and see whether he'd like to try it. Question: What's the woman's attitude toward the net matchmaking service? - It won't hurt to try. - It needs checking. - It is definitely trustworthy.
Answer: It won't hurt to try.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Do you think Kari took your earrings? M: Yes, but I think it was a mistake. She'd never have taken them on purpose. She's just absent-minded. Question: What does the woman mean about Kari? - She is a thief. - She is stupid. - She is honest but capable of making a mistake.
**Answer**
She is honest but capable of making a mistake.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'm glad I don't have your job, working all night and sleeping in the daytime. M: Oh. I stooped that when I got my promotion. Now I'm on three days and off two days. Question: How does the man work now? - He works three times as much as he did before. - He has two free days for every three days he works. - He works three nights every two weeks.
A: He has two free days for every three days he works.