Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I'm sorry. I'm late. W: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car. M: A smart car? What's that? W: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a computerized map display and an artificial voice. You just enter the address for where you want to go and the voice will tell you how to get there,street by street. M: Hey, that's just like my brother. He never gets lost and he's always telling me the best route. So what else will the smart cars be able to do? W: Well, the article says there'll be a device with read-on warning systems that will warn drivers with a long signal if they're getting too close to other cars. And they will even put on brakes if the drivers don't. M: Tell me, Shelly. Will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas? W: Not by now. Why do you ask? M: I'm not late because I got lost. I'm late because I ran out of gas on the way over there. Question: What does the man imply about his brothers? - He has good sense of direction. - He has a "smart" car. - He is an expert in cars.
He has good sense of direction.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again. M: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it. W: Really? Who's the writer? M: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you? W: So do I. He is also my favorite foreign writer. What do you think about it? M: It's exciting. W: Where did you buy it? M: In the Rese Bookshop. W: I don't know where it is. Is it far from here? M: No. Only 10 minutes' walk from here. Next to the People's Cinema. W: Oh. I see. I am going there to get one, too. Thank you. M: You are welcome. Question: What do we know about the woman? - She comes from England. - She likes learning something new from the book. - She likes Dickens' books best.
She likes Dickens' books best.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Is that optional course as hard as everybody says? M: It's actually even worse, believe it or not. Question: What did the man say about the course? - It's not as hard as expected. - It's too tough for some students. - It's much more difficult than people think.
A: It's much more difficult than people think.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Excuse me, Miss, what time is Flight 298 for Beijing due to depart? W: It leaves at 9:30, but you must check in one hour ahead of departure. Question: At what time must the passenger arrive at the airport for Flight 298? - 9:30. - 10:30. - 8:30.
Answer: 8:30.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Did you see today's newspaper? That building over there in Centerville was just struck by lightning for the fourth time. M: I'm not surprised. If the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be as good another time. W: Well, I don't take any chances. If I'm caught in a thunderstorm, I will look for a building or a closed car. Also, I was told that if you're stuck outdoors, the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water. M: To tell you the truth, even when I'm at home, I don't take baths or showers during a thunderstorm. And I don't use anything that works electrically. Maybe I'm too anxious. W: I wouldn't say that. According to the article, lightning starts thousands of fires every year in the United States alone. Hundreds of people are injured or even killed. I think you're just being sensible. Question: What does the woman think about the man's action? - It is unusual. - It is unnecessary. - It is very practical.
**Answer**
It is very practical.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Oh, Dad, what will you give me for my birthday? M: Alice, do you like a red bike? Question: What does Alice's father want to buy for her? - A sweater. - A watch. - A red bike.
**Answer**
A red bike.