Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: When was the first computer built? W: It was built in 1944. M: Is it the same as the computers that we use now? W: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow. M: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now. W: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book. M: Why is a computer so useful? W: It can keep much information and work very fast. M: Then they can do a lot of work for us. W: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives. Question: What was the first computer like'? - It was as large as a TV set. - It was as large as a room. - It was as large as a book.
It was as large as a room.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'm going to take down those curtains and put up new ones. M: Why? What's wrong with them? Question: What does the man mean? - The curtains are still quite good. - They ought to have been clinked long ago. - The curtains are of a wrong color.
The curtains are still quite good.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me, are you going to buy that book? M: Well, I need it for a class but it's awfully expensive. W: Oh, we must be in the same class. Introduction to British Literature? M: Yes, that's the one. Were you there yesterday for the first class? W: I sure was. Professor Robert really seems to know his subject. M: Yes, I took his Shakespeare course last semester and it was very good. He likes listening to his students. W: That's a relief. I'm a biology major and I was a little uncertain about taking an English course. M: I'm an English major and this is a required course. But now I'm in trouble because I'm not sure I can afford this book. W: Hey, I've got an idea. Why don't we split the cost and share the book? M: Sounds great. Do you live on campus? W: Yeah, I live on the 10th floor of Butler Hall. M: Perfect. I live on the 3rd floor of Butler. We should have no trouble sharing the book. I can bring it up to your room right after I wrap up the assignment. W: It's a deal. Question: Which class are the man and the woman taking together? - English. - Biology. - Introduction to English Literature.
A: Introduction to English Literature.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. Phone Recording: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support. Caller: Uh, yes, I have a problem ... Phone Recording: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes. Technical support: Jason, speaking. How can I help you? Caller: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day. Technical support: Okay, what's the problem? Caller: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right. Technical support: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday. Caller: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!! Technical support: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem? Caller: Well, first of all, the thing always freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed a zillion times ... [Always.] Technical support: Uh, sir ... Caller: ... and I think the computer's infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus ... [That's normal.] That's my biggest ... that's normal? ... That's my biggest concern. Technical support: Oh, oh, uh, sir ... Caller: ... and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work. Technical support: Sir. I have to put you on hold. Caller: What? Technical support: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to transfer you to our ONE technician. Caller: One ... one!? But ... Phone Recording: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call. [ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement ... ] Caller and Narrator: Does this experience sound familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve,... Question: Which of the following is a main selling point for the second company being advertised? - Their products are the newest on the market. - The computers are cheaper than those sold by competitors. - The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines.
Answer: The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you? M: Good morning. have a reservation for a single room with a bath here. W: May I have your name, sir, please? M: Bradley, John Bradley. W: Just a moment, sir, while I look through our list. Yes, we do have a reservation for you, Mr. Bradley. Would you please fill out this form while I prepare your key card for you? M: OK. Can I borrow your pen for a minute, please? W: Sure. Here you are. M: What should I fill in under Room Number? W: You can just skip that. I'll put in the room number for you later on. M: Here you are. I think I've filled in everything correctly. W: Let me see...name, address, nationality, forwarding address, passport number, place of issue, signature and date of departure. Oh, here, sir. You forgot to put in the date of your departure. Here let me fill it in for you. You are leaving on...? M: October 24th. W: Now everything's in order. And here is your key, Mr. Bradley. Your room number is 1020. It is on the 10th floor and the daily rate is $90. Here is your key card with all the information on your booking, the hotel services and the hotel rules and regulations on it. Please make sure that you have it with you all the time, as you need to show it when you sign for your meals and drinks in the restaurants and the bars. You also need to show it when you collect your key from the Information Desk. M: OK. I'll take good care of it. W: And now if you are ready, Mr. Bradley, I'll call the bell-boy and he'll take you to your room. M: Yes, please. Question: What are included on the key card according to the conversation? - Information on the man's booking and the hotel's telephone number. - Information on the man's booking and the hotel rules and regulations. - The hotel services and its telephone number.
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Information on the man's booking and the hotel rules and regulations.