Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hurry. It is coming! W: We must take this one, otherwise we'll have to wait for another ten minutes. Question: What are they trying to do? - Waiting for their fight. - Waiting for a bus. - Taking a taxi.
Waiting for a bus.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think? M: I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want. W: But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing. M: Yes, I know. Many countries have national health insurance. America doesn't. W: Why is that? M: Well, it's because of the American culture. Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. So we depend on private companies for insurance. W: But isn't that expensive? M: You're right. It is expensive. And many people criticize it. They say it is not fair to poor people. They say the health systems are better in other countries, especially in Europe. W: But what do you think? M: I have no idea. I just do my best to have good insurance. It's important. Question: Where are the two speakers? - In the USA. - In Europe. - In China.
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In the USA.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Do you like Beijing, Mike? M: Yes, I do. Very much. But I don't like New York. Question: What does Mike mean? - He likes both Beijing and New York. - He likes neither Beijing nor New York. - He likes Beijing, but he doesn't like New York.
Ans: He likes both Beijing and New York.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. F: Your son needs to stay in hospital, and I will look him over carefully. M: I think so. Question: Is the man's son badly ill? - Yes, he is very ill. - No, he is very common. - Yes, but he can go home.
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Yes, he is very ill.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello, and welcome to our program "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there? W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months. M: Why did you change your mind? W: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay. M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo? W: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact. M: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now? W: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's. M: What have you been designing for them? W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods. M: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982? W: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous. M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England? W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style. M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan. W: It was a pleasure. Question: What do we learn about the change in Italy's fashion industry? - It has seen a steady decline in its profits. - It has become much more competitive. - It has lost many customers to foreign companies.

Ans:It has become much more competitive.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: But what happens if it rains. What are we going to do then? M: We'll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain the whole thing will have to be canceled. Question: What do we learn from the conversation? - The weather forecast says it will be fine. - The weather doesn't count in their plan. - They will postpone their program if it rains.
Answer:
They will postpone their program if it rains.