Dialogue: Father: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today? Son: Seven. Father: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Michael, Happy Birthday to you. Father: Alright. So what should we do first? Son: How about cake and ice cream? Father: Okay. Well, uh let ... let's light the candles. Okay, and make a wish! Don't ... don't tell me. Son: Don't tell you? Father: Yeah, don't tell me. Okay, and go ahead and blow out the candles. Okay, let's cut the cake, and then we can have cake and ice cream. And what do you want to do after the cake and ice cream? Son: Play freeze tag. Father: Now, how do you play tag? Son: Um ... one person is it, and the person who is it tries to tag everyone [Alright. And then ... ] before I tag someone and then, another person tags me. Father: Oh, wow. And whose coming over later today for your birthday? Son: Well, everyone. Uh, my cousins, all my aunts and grandmas, grandpas. Father: Alright. Well, Happy Birthday, Michael. Question: What does he want to do first? - play outdoor games - open presents - eat cake and ice cream
eat cake and ice cream
Dialogue: M: Hello? W: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with. M: Sure, Paula. What's up? W: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months. M: Yeah. What happened? W: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. M: Did you get back in touch with her? W: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check. M: So what's the problem? W: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent. M: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out. W: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight. M: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30? W: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver. Question: Why is Ms. Corners angry? - Paula didn't pay her full rent. - She is mad with her broken dishwasher. - Her apartment is beyond repair.
Paula didn't pay her full rent.
Q: Dialogue: W: These tomatoes are huge! You must have watered them a lot. M: Yes, I did. They ought to be ripe enough to pick by next Friday when we have our picnic. Question: Where does this conversation most probably take place? - In a garden. - In a kitchen. - In a market.
A: In a garden.
Question: Dialogue: W: Hi, Michael. I'm awfully sorry for having kept you waiting. It's... M: Well, but it doesn't matter. That's just fine. I've looked after myself, you see. I've had a couple of drinks. W: Ah, I see. Question: What did the man do? - Had some drinks. - Made a phone call. - Looked after the woman.
Answer: Had some drinks.
*Question*
Dialogue: W: I'm worried about Monday's exam. M: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm. W: Is it all right if I use dictionaries? M: You are not allowed to use them. I think. W: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam? M: I'm afraid that's impossible. Teachers would not allow that to happen. W: May I bring some paper to write drafts? M: Yes, that's all right, I suppose. W: Thank you very much for the information. Question: What is the woman's problem? - She was troubled by a difficult mathematics question. - She was worried about next Monday. - She was afraid to take part in an examination.
**Answer**
She was afraid to take part in an examination.
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Dialogue: M: Don't be mad at me. I'm only five minutes late. W: This is the last time I'm waiting for you. I mean it. M: You know, I always have a good excuse. I promise you: you'll never have to wait for me again. W: I hope so. Come on, let's go get our tickets now. Oh, by the way, you have got your wallet with you, don't you? I left mine at home. Question: What does the man mean? - He got there in only five minutes. - He has a good reason for being late. - He is used to waiting for the woman.
(A).
He has a good reason for being late.