In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".

Q: Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience. Phil: Yes, and what an experience. Nate: What do you mean? Phil: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States. Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath? Phil: First, you take off your shoes before you enter. Nate: Okay. Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath. Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something? Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high. Nate: On a stool!? Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs. Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that? Phil: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while. Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people? Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing. Nate: Huh. Interesting. Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience., Question: What do you wear when bathing? (A) a swimming suit (B) shorts (C) nothing

A: (C) nothing
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Q: M: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you? W: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look. M: Thank you. W: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd take in a roomer. M: A nice, quiet house. That's what I'm looking for. W: This way, Sir. M: Oh, this is a very pleasant room. How much is the rent? W: Fifty dollars a week. I won't charge you anything for electricity, gas and heat. Oh, yes, you can use the kitchen and refrigerator too. M: Well, I like this place very much. But, you know, my government doesn't give me much money. So you know what I mean. W: Oh, yes. You seem like a very nice young man. What about $ 40? M: That's good, Mrs. ... W: Price. Susan Price. M: My name is Wang Li. I've just come from China to study at the university. W: Oh, isn't that lovely? M: May I move in tomorrow morning. Mrs. Price. W: Fine. I'll be expecting you around ten. If you don't mind, I'd like to have the first two weeks' rent in advance. M: OK. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow., Question: What is the man? (A) A salesman. (B) A university professor. (C) A foreign student.

A: (C) A foreign student.
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Q: W: Hi, Bill, you look happy. M: Yes, I've just seen a very funny film on TV. W: What was it about? M: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything right. W: So you like it? M: Yes, I do. It made me laugh a lot. W: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive. M: Oh, Jane, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation. W: That's true. But I just think that watching TV is not just for entertainment., Question: What kind of film does the woman prefer? (A) Something exciting. (B) Something educational. (C) Something relaxing.

A:
(B) Something educational.
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