M: Me, too. How are you going these days? W: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library? M: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they? W: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different. M: Such as? W: Words like theater and center end in "re" in England instead of "er" like we spell them. M: Can you think of any more examples? W: The word "color" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in "or" in American English are spelled "our" in British English. M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much. W: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about. M: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary. W: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson. M: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish. W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different. M: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right? W: Yes, sure. M: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other. W: That's exactly what I mean. M: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Hello, glad to see you here!

Man: What's wrong? Woman: Someone ran a pen through the dryer, and now all of my clothes AND the dryer are a real mess. Man: Ugh. Wow. That's rough. Well, I have to go. I'm playing tennis with Jacob in a few minutes. Woman: NO! No way! Wait, wait. What about the mess? Man: Well, uh, what clothes did you have in there? Woman: I had two of my ... Man: They weren't mine?! Uh ... Woman: Listen. I had two of my new shirts, a pair of shorts, and some running socks, and one of your work shirts. Man: No way! Woman: And from the looks of the pen stain, you are the one who probably left a pen in your pocket from work. Man: Oooh. Uh ... Woman: Yeah. Man: How do you know? Woman: Here's the pen, and it has your company logo on it. Man: Oh. Uh ... Woman: So, look, here. Here's your phone. Man: My phone? For what? Woman: Call your friends and tell them you're going to be late. And try using this hairspray. It'll help get the ink stains out of the dryer. Man: Oohhh. Well, yeah, I guess it was my fault. Um, how about if I take you to buy some new clothes after I get back? Woman: Okay. I'd appreciate that, but please, be more careful next time. Man: Okay. Sorry. Woman: Love ya. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: Woman: Oh, man. What happened here?

M: Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write to each other. You'll come down at Christmas. W: If we can find the money. M: Don't worry, Marta. Everything will be taken care of. They say that fares are going to be reduced in the next six months. And when I graduate, well ... W: That's two years from now. Two years is a long time. M: The time will pass quickly. You'll see. I might even be able to go back to New York next summer. W: Oh, John, you'll forget all about me. Your mother will find you a nice girl, you'll get married, and live happily ever after. M: No, I won't. I swear I won't. Believe me please. W: Whatever you say, all I know is that you are going to be taken away from me. M: That's ridiculous[ I'll write every day, whether you answer me or not. W: Don't be silly. You'll have other things to do. (She begins to cry.) M: Don't cry, Marta, please. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Airports are sad places.

M: Well, teenagers always think they won't get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite. W: What should I do? M: Keep talking with him and lead by an example. Parents always matter. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: I'm worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.