Dialogue: W: I don't know what to do. I can't seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it. M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard? W: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs. M: You are pregnant, aren't you? W: Yes, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I'm afraid to refuse to work. But I'm more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation. M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful. W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then? M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet. W: Do you think I have a good case? M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years. Question: What will the union do if the woman loses her job? - Organize a mass strike. - Compensate for her loss. - Try to help her get it back.
Try to help her get it back.
Dialogue: M: Look at this picture. It might have been taken many years ago. W: You're right. It was taken 71 years ago, during the Second World War. I was just 6 years old then. M: Is this little girl you? W: Yes. And the little boy is my younger brother. The couple standing behind us is our parents. It is the only picture of my family. M: Hadn't you taken any pictures together before you took this one? W: Of course we did. But all the pictures were destroyed when a bomb destroyed our house. This picture survived because I always took it with me. M: Didn't you taken any picture after the bomb? W: Well, it was a sad story. My father was killed in that bombing. M: I'm sorry to hear that. War left many people sad memories. W: Yes. And I'm so glad we can lead such a peaceful life nowadays. Question: When did the man's father die? - About 71 years ago. - About 6 years ago. - About 7 years ago.
About 71 years ago.
Q: Dialogue: W: I want to mail this letter overseas. M: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail. W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.? M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days. W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it. M: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though. W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box. M: That's OK. Fill out this form, please. W: How much is the rent per month? M: It's 100 yuan per year. W: Here is the form and money. M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests? W: No, Thank you. Question: What is NOT mentioned in the conversation? - An overseas mail. - A registered letter. - A parcel.
A: A parcel.
Question: Dialogue: M: We seem to be having this conversation over and over again. W: You're fight. M: Look, I know how you feel about my smoking. You don't have to tell me every day. W: I'm sorry. I worry about you. M: Let's be honest. There's always going to be a reason. After you graduate, it's going to be hard to find a job, then there will be the stress from just starting a job. M: OK, I get your point. It's just so hard. You don't really understand because you have never smoked. W: You need some help. Why don't you go to a doctor? M: You mean a psychiatrist? W: No, I don't. I mean a general practitioner. Maybe you can get a patch, or some pills, well, I don't know, something to help you with the withdrawal. M: Really, I believe I can quit on my own. But I'll think about it. I will. W: All fight. I won't mention it for a week. Then I want to know your decision. Because if you don't get some help, I need to rethink our plans. M: You mean you'd break our engagement over this? I can't believe it! W: I don't know. Question: What can we infer about the woman? - That she has stopped smoking. - That she does not want to get married. - That she has asked the man to quit smoking many times.
Answer: That she has asked the man to quit smoking many times.
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Dialogue: W: I enjoy going through secondhand bookstores, don't you? It's interesting to see what people used to enjoy reading. Did you see this old book of children's stories? M: Some of these books aren't so old, though. See? This novel was published only six years ago. It cost seventy-five cents. W: Hey! Look at this! M: What? Are you getting interested in nineteenth-century plays all of a sudden? W: No. Look at the signature. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1856. Maybe it's worth something. M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents. W: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars. M: Oh? I can hardly read what the one says. Who wrote it? W: The name looks like "Harold Dickinson". Wasn't he a politician or something? I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name like that in the library. M: Good luck. Your book of plays may make you rich, but I'll bet my seventy-five cents novel is a better buy. Question: How much does the book of nineteenth-century plays cost? - 50 cents. - 75 cents. - 5 dollars.
**Answer**
50 cents.
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Dialogue: M: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mr. Adams, please. This is Edward Miller at Sun Valley Health center. M: Mr. Miller, my husband isn't at home. I can give you his business number, if you'd like to call him at work. Question: Where is the woman? - At home - In her office - At Sun Valley Health Center
**Answer**
At home