Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Is this your umbrella, Miss? W: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now. M: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before? W: Have we? M: May I ask where you live? W: Just two blocks away, in that tall building. M: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor. W: It's a small world. We live on the same floor. M: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name? W: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown. Question: How did the man and the woman get to know each other? - They are both buying umbrellas. - The man found the woman's lost umbrella. - The man has been following the woman.
The man found the woman's lost umbrella.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: What seems to be the matter? W: I just can't sleep well, doctor. M: I see. And how long have you had this problem? W: Oh, for about two weeks now. M: Two weeks. Do you have headaches? W: Sometimes. M: Fever? W: No. M: Are you having any family problems? W: No, not really. We all get along pretty well. M: And how about work? W: Well, I've been working a lot lately... more than 11 hours a day. M: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days. W: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business. M: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this. Question: What does the doctor suggest that the woman should do? - She should take some medicine. - She should take holidays. - She should change a job.
She should take holidays.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: United Development Company. May I help you? M: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please. W: Who shall I say is calling, please? M: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company. W: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment. M: When will he come in, do you know? W: I suppose he won't be in until 12: 00. M: May I leave a message? W: Certainly. M: Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he returns. He has my number. W: Very well, Mr. Dewey, I'll do that. M: Thank you. Bye-bye. Question: How does the conversation take place? - By the radio. - Between two friends. - On the phone.
A: Between two friends.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please? M: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask? W: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in. M: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where? W: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It's the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail. M: Yes, I did put that in my e-mail. W: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position. M: What about the pay and the hours? W: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon. M: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife. W: Why don't you come here tomorrow? M: OK, I'll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye! Question: Why did the woman call Mr. Johnson? - To introduce a job. - To set up a laboratory. - To go to a college.
Answer: To introduce a job.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: You see the list of books for this course? W: Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail. M: Are you going to buy them? W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me. M: How about sharing them with me? W: Sounds good. M: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them. W: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now. And at the end of the course you can take the books you find more interesting and I will take the ones I like. M: What if we both like the same books? W: Come on, we are not going to argue over that, are we? M: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea. W: Then let's get the books as soon as possible. Question: Why does Dr Downs want his students to have these five books? - These books are not expensive. - He wants his students to read more. - He wants to discuss them in detail.
**Answer**
He wants to discuss them in detail.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. Woman: Excuse me. Is this seat taken? Man: It is now. Take a seat. Woman: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come. Man: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire. Woman: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe? Man: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip. Woman: So, where are you from? Man: To tell the truth, I really don't know. Woman: Uh, what do you mean? Man: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it. Woman: Oh. Man: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now. Woman: You mean back to Texas? Man: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ... Woman: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction! Man: Ah. You're on the wrong bus. Woman: I got to get off. Man: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something. Woman: I have to get off. Man: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories. Question: The woman realizes that _______________. - she and the man are distant cousins - the bus isn't going to her destination - the bus driver isn't paying attention to the road
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the bus isn't going to her destination