Dialogue: M: Maggie, can I borrow your notes for history? I'll return them tomorrow. W: Sorry, but I usually go to the cafeteria and review them. Why not copy them in the library? M: OK. W: Here you are. M: You are a great help, Maggie. W: I don't quite understand a why you need my notes, Mark? You haven't missed any classes. M: To be honest, I work in supermarket from 7 to 10 o'clock every evening. W: I see. So you're pretty tired when you come to class. M: That's exactly why I want to borrow your notes. My notes aren't very good. W: So what do you usually do in class? M: I'm always awake at the beginning, but thirty minutes after class begins I feel sleepy and have trouble keeping my eyes open. W: Well, I need someone to study with and you need someone to keep you awake. Can we be study partners? M: Oh sure. That's a good idea. So give me a push when you see me sleeping in class. W: OK. Let's start today in the library. We are going there anyway and I don't have to go to the cafeteria. M: Sounds good. Question: Why does the man want to borrow the women's notes? - He missed the classes. - He is not satisfied with his notes. - He has not taken any notes in class.
He is not satisfied with his notes.
Dialogue: W: We've overspent dreadfully this month. M: By how much? W: It looks to me as if it's getting on for almost 400 pounds. M: Oh, does that mean we won't be able to get our holiday? W: I honestly don't think that we could afford to go really. M: But we haven't had a holiday for three years! Just because we can't afford it. W: That's true. M: I was really looking forward to this holiday... three weeks in Barbados at Christmas-warmth, sea, sunshine. W: I know. So was I. M: Can't we ask your mother for the money? Can't we borrow the money from somewhere for the holiday? W: Well, You know we're still in debt over the car. And we've always said we wouldn't borrow money for things that weren't absolutely essential. A holiday isn't essential. M: I really feel it is this time. W: Well, let's look at cheaper holidays then. Let's look at somewhere closer to home, right. Let's look at Europe. M: Well, there's no point in going to Europe at Christmas, is there? W: Well, you said you wanted to get away from the cold here. Well, you only want to go where it's hot and sunny? M: Yes, I want some warmth. W: Oh, I think we ought to borrow the money from your mother. M: I don't want to talk about it anymore. Let's discuss it some other time. Question: What's their problem with the holiday? - They don't agree on where to go. - They don't have enough time. - They can't afford the holiday.
They can't afford the holiday.
Q: Dialogue: W: What's this? I hear about your appearing on the six o'clock news. M: Oh that. Some people were filming something on campus and I just happened to pass in front of the camera. Question: What does the man mean? - He was taking pictures of the campus. - He went to see a film on campus. - His television appearance was unintentional.
A: His television appearance was unintentional.
Question: Dialogue: M: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me? W: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks. M: How often do you call each other? W: Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him. M: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon. W: I hope so. Question: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? - Neighbors. - Colleagues. - A couple.
Answer: Colleagues.
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Dialogue: W: Did you hear that the convenience store next to the gas station was held up last night? M: Yes, I heard it on the radio this morning. Question: What happened to the convenience store? - It was burned down. - It was robbed. - It was blown up.
**Answer**
It was robbed.
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Dialogue: M: You call Henry a dreamer, but I think he's got a lot of good ideas. W: Well, good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them. I don't think a day-dreamer can be a good entrepreneur. Question: What does the woman think of Henry? - He has many interesting dreams. - He sleeps a lot without doing anything. - He doesn't put his ideas into practice.
**Answer**
He doesn't put his ideas into practice.