Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: It's been raining since Monday, but the weather report says that tomorrow will be clear and sunny. Thank goodness, we can at last say goodbye to the rain. W: That's really good news. You know I always play football on Saturday, and I like to play in good weather. Question: long has the rain lasted? - 5 days. - 6 days. - 7 days.
A: 5 days.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Susan, I've got a few questions. Let's see. Can you type? W: No,I can't type. M: What about shorthand? W: I don't know. I've never tried. M: So you can't take shorthand and you can't type. What can you do, may I ask? W: Well, I can play the piano and the violin. M: Play the piano and the violin? W: Yes, and I can sing and dance. M: Susan, what are you doing here? W: I want a job. I want to work here. M: But you can't take shorthand, and you can't even type. W: No, of course I can't. I'm an actress. M: But I want a secretary. W: Is this the Grand Theater? M: No, of course not. It's the Grand Hotel. The Grand Theater is on the opposite street. Question: What is the relationship between the two speakers? - Husband and wife. - Interviewer and interviewee. - Actor and actress.
A: Interviewer and interviewee.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Let's see. That's two pairs of trousers, one lady's dress and one man's overcoat. M: And this sports shirt too, all cleaned and ironed. When will they be ready? W: Is Sunday morning soon enough? M: Well, yes, but I need that coat earlier. W: We do have a special quick service at an extra charge of 15%. M: When will it be ready? W: Tomorrow afternoon. Any time after four o'clock. M: How late are you open? W: Until 9 o'clock in the evening, sir. M: Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick it up after work. W: OK. You can come for the coat any time after 4 o, clock. M: Good. Thank you. Question: How much is the extra charge for the quick service? - 5%. - 15%. - 50%.
A: 15%.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Did you see my book? It's not on the shelf, nor on my desk. M: Why don't you look under your chair? That's where I saw it a little while ago. Maybe it just fell when you went to the kitchen. Question: Where did the man see the book a little while ago? - On the desk. - Under the chair. - On the shelf.
A: Under the chair.