Dialogue: W: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it? M: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well. W: Really? But were crop losses great? M: Yes, However, since the weather following the eruption was unexpectedly good, some crop yields remained steady or even increased beyond normal expectancy levels. W: I'm glad to hear that. But what was the beneficial effect you mentioned? M: A mass destruction of various insect populations. W: How could the ash kill insects without effecting people too? M: It's highly abrasive and quickly wears away the outer wax layer, protecting insects bodies. Removal of that layer causes the insects to lose body moisture by evaporation, the result is usually lethal. W: How about that? Sounds like an effective yet natural insecticide. Question: What is the main topic of the conversation? - The conversion of volcanic waste to fertilizer. - The menace of currently dormant volcanoes around Mount Saint Helens. - The eruption of Mount Saint Helens and its effects on the environment.
The eruption of Mount Saint Helens and its effects on the environment.
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Dialogue: W: I'm tired of living in town. M: Why not go back to the country? The fresh air will be good for you. Question: What does the man mean? - The air in the city is better. - He wants to live in town. - The air in the country is better.
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The air in the country is better.
Ques: Dialogue: M: Hot today, isn't it? W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off. M: Me, too. This is unusual for May. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in May before. W: You are from Florida then? M: Not really. I was born in Chicago, but I've lived here for ten years now. W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn't it? W: Yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we've missed the bus, by the way? M: No. It's alawys a little late. Question: Why did the woman and her mother move here? - It's cool here. - It's warm here. - It's dry here.
Ans: It's warm here.
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Dialogue: W: I don't think the job has to be done perfectly. M: Maybe, but it's important to do your best. Question: What does the man mean? - Nobody can be the best. - Do as well as you can. - It's difficult to do something perfectly.
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Do as well as you can.
Ques:Dialogue: M: It's lucky that we rode our bike here instead of driving. W: It's a good job that we got here early. Look at all those cars there. They'll never get in. M: You'd better follow me closely. I don't want to lose you. W: Don't worry. I'll keep up. M: We go in over there. Gate B. Peter said they're pretty good tickets. W: Where are they? M: They're right behind the goal. W: Oh,do we have to stand up all the time? M: That's right. W: I hope we can see the match clearly. M: That's why we've come early. The earlier, the better. Question: Why did the two speakers arrive early? - To find Peter. - To meet the players. - To get a good place.

Ans:To get a good place.
Dialogue: W: What's the matter? M: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died. W: Well, can you start it? M: No...No, it won't start now. W: Could we be out of gas? M: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas. W: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on "empty". M: I was sure the tank was half full! W: Obviously, it wasn't. Well, too bad. M: What time is it now? W: It's five to eight. I am afraid we can't get to the airport on time. He's probably looking for us right now. M: Let's stand by the side of the road for a few minutes. Maybe somebody will stop and pick us up. Question: Where are they going? - To the seaport. - To the railway station. - To the airport.
To the airport.