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Read the following conversation and answer the question. Man: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing? Police Officer: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally. Man: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair. Police Officer: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area. Man: What? What do you mean? Police Officer: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says [Where? Where?] ... right there! It says, "Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m." Man: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it. Police Officer: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car. Man: But, but ... my car was only here (for) five minutes. [Sorry.] I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need. Police Officer: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back. Man: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous. Police Officer: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally! Man: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything. Police Officer: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer. Man: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.? [You've got to be kidding me.] Buy one and get the second one half price. Police Officer: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day. Question: The man tries to influence the police officer into not giving him a ticket by __________________. - offering her free admission to a local event - buying her a steak dinner at a fancy restaurant - praising the officer on her attractive appearance
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offering her free admission to a local event

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home? Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store. Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car! Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay. Man: Ah, my car. Woman: Honey, are you okay? Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening. Man: Oh, my car! Woman: Forget your car! Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know. Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions. Man: Oh, yeah. Daughter: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox. Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way. Man: Man, I thought I got those. Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain. Woman: Didn't you get those fixed? Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired. Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do? Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam. Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy. Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car. Woman: Hon. Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough. Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can... Question: How is the situation finally resolved? - The girl decides to go camping the following week instead. - The girl invites friends over instead for a pizza party. - The father reluctantly loans his car.
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The father reluctantly loans his car.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Why didn't you come to the cinema last night? I waited for you for a long time. M: I'm sorry, but I had something more important to do yesterday evening, so I wasn't able to come. W: But why not tell me? M: I did. I called you many times, but you had your mobile phone power off. W: Oh, I didn't bring it with me because I left it recharging at home. M: I'm really sorry to have missed the film. Question: What did the woman do last night? - She saw a film. - She went shopping. - She watched a football match.
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She saw a film.