Dialogue: M: What's the matter with you? You look angry. W: I had words with Jack just now. M: Come to the point. Why did you argue? W: When I asked him to clean up the bedroom, he didn't listen and left his dirty clothes everywhere. M: So you lost your temper? W: Yes. How could I bear it? M: I hope you'll patch up soon. You should respect each other. W: If he doesn't apologize to me, I won't forgive him. Question: What was the matter with the woman? - She was angry with the man. - She quarreled with Jack. - She hated doing homework.
She quarreled with Jack.
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Dialogue: Mechanic: What can we do for you today? Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies. Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery. Car Owner: So, which one is it? Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic. Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you? Mechanic: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days. Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time! Mechanic: You didn't ask. Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost? Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town? Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!] Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour. Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today? Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival. Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed. Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it. Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00... Question: Today, how much would labor be per hour for the car owner in this conversation? - $50 - $75 - $125
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$125
Ques: Dialogue: M: Hi, Cathy, how did you find yesterday's speech competition? W: Well, to be honest, it was quite disappointing. M: You didn't like the speeches? W: Yes, I did. In fact, I enjoyed listening to most of the speeches. But I just couldn't accept the result, you know. M: Hmm, you mean the judges? W: I mean most of the listeners including me didn't understand why the judges didn't like Samantha. It was such a shock when they announced the winner was Jim. We all thought Samantha's pronunciation was the best. M: You're probably right. But don't you think the speech itself is more important? As I see it, Jim's speech was more meaningful. I was deeply moved by the story he told us. W: But, in my opinion, we also learned something very important from Samantha's speech. M: That's right. Samantha and Jim were indeed very close. I guess it was difficult for the judges. W: Well, I wish I could agree with you. But I do think Samantha was the best. Question: According to the woman, how did most of the listeners feel about the result of the competition? - They were astonished. - They were excited. - They were satisfied.
Ans: They were astonished.
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Dialogue: W: If it doesn't stop raining by Thursday, we'll have to cancel the fair. M: No, we could just hold it indoors in the gym. W: I've checked. The gym and the school-hall are both booked. Question: Why will the speakers have to cancel the fair? - Because it keeps raining. - Because the gym's being repaired. - Because the school-hall is full of books.
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Because it keeps raining.
Ques:Dialogue: W: I want to invite more friends to the party, what do you think? M: The more, the happier. Question: What does the man mean? - He wants to invite the woman to the party. - He wants to invite more people to the party. - A big party needs more people to take part in.

Ans:He wants to invite more people to the party.
Ques: Dialogue: W: Hi, John. What happened to you? I've been waiting for twenty minutes. M: Oh, I completely forgot about our meeting. I'm on my way. Please wait for me. W: OK. I'll wait for you at the main entrance. Question: Where was the man when the woman called him? - He was on his way to where they should meet. - He was at home. - He was in his office.
Ans:
He was on his way to where they should meet.