Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I am sure you've noticed a lot of things that are different about our school. W: Oh, yes. In the United States, we don't have to carry a big school bag with us like you do. M: Why is that? W: We have a locker of our own, which is a small box with a lock. We keep textbooks and our personal things in it. I just bring a day-pack to school. M: A day-pack? W: Yes. It's a small bag that you carry on your back. M: What do you carry in it? W: My notebooks or a few books for homework. M: That's convenient. Is there anything else you've noticed about our school? W: Yes. I am surprised that everyone is so silent in class. M: What do you mean? W: Well, we usually ask questions about exams, homework or textbooks on the first day of the school year. The teacher likes such questions. M: So you felt it different. W: Yes. I expected to see a lot of discussions in class, because we learn in that way in the United States. M: I see. That would be a good topic for our school newspaper for the first month of the term. Nice talking with you. See you around. Bye. W: Bye. Question: At what time of the school term does the conversation most probably take place? - At the end of it. - In the middle of it. - At the beginning of it.
At the beginning of it.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: We are going to visit the Summer Palace tomorrow. M: Are you? May I join you.'? Question: What does the man mean? - He wants to go with them. - He will invite his friends. - He is not interested in going.
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He wants to go with them.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: How many holidays do you have in the U.S.? M: Er, I'm not quite sure. I just know some. W: For example? M: Mmm..., Mother's Day, National Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day. W: Not bad. When does its National Day come? And the Valentine's Day? M: The National Day comes on July 4th and the latter on February 14th. W: Talking of the National Day, who is the Father of the state? Benjamin Franklin or George Washington? M: George Washington, of course. W: Besides Washington, who else is regarded as a great president? M: Abraham Lincoln, I'm one hundred per cent sure. Question: Who is the Father of the state? - Benjamin Franklin. - George Washington. - Abraham Lincoln.
Ans: George Washington.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: It's a lovely shirt. I'll take it. How much is it? F: It's fifteen point fifty dollars. Question: How much is the shirt? - Fifty dollars. - Fifteen dollars. - Fifteen point fifty dollars.
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Fifteen point fifty dollars.

Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me. I just received my telephone bill, and there's a problem with it. M: May I see your bill, please? W: Certainly. There it is. On July 1st, I really don't know anybody in Finland. M: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see...it was $42. Your bill was $ 66.10, minus $42, so your new total is $24.10. I'm very sorry about the mistake. W: That's OK. It wasn't your fault. Question: Where are the two speakers? - In a bank. - In a store. - In an office.

Ans:In an office.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Queenie, how are you enjoying yourself at university? W: Hi, Jack, it's a lot of work. But I am having a good time. Are you planning to attend college next year? M: Yeah. Can you tell me what facilities they have for disabled students? My wheelchair doesn't always allow me to get into buildings. W: You should inquire at Student Services. They can discuss your medical history with you confidentially and make allowances. My friends Shannon and Rosie use computers to do their exams, so in your case, I'm sure it would not be a problem. M: What about the wheelchair access? W: The newer buildings have elevators and wide doors, but the older buildings have not been upgraded to accommodate handicapped people as far as I know. What faculty are you planning to go into? M: I am thinking of doing engineering. W: Hmm. Engineering is in the old Adams building. I don't know if there is an elevator. M: Do the buses that go out to campus have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board? W: Yes, that I know for sure. All the buses are equipped with electronic lifts, and there are seats that fold back. M: What about the sidewalks? W: I think most of the sidewalks have been leveled at the corners, so you could probably use your wheelchair, but I am not sure. In fact, if you would like, why don't you come with me? I'll be taking the bus and I could show you around once we got there. M: That's really nice of you, Raphel. I'd really like that. W: Okay, I will come to your house about 8:30 in the morning and we can take the commuter train into town, then catch the bus up to the university. M: Great, I look forward to it. Question: What is the feature of buses that go to the campus? - There are no facilities for the disabled. - Electronic lifts are installed on them. - The drivers are irresponsible for the driving.
Electronic lifts are installed on them.